The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-09-10

pared for
THE FOURTH BALLOT.
''on ''''......... minimum. W
Daher .......................
Whole number of votes cast, ZIG; necesssrv
to choice, 100.
The result was greeted With applause, aud
Gilman being called on briefly returned thanks.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Col. Hans Mattson proposed to change the
order of the call, and nominate state treasurer
next instead of secretary of state. This led to
protracted and bitter discussion but the mo-
ton was lost by 81 to 81. Mr. jacobson, of
Swift; Il. B. Bassford, of Winons, and Fred.
Won Baumbach, of Douglas, were named a
candidates for secretary.
The first ballot, formal, was ordered, and re-
suited as follows:
jacobson. ~
Won Baumbach .:87
Whole number of votes cast, 21S; necessary
to choice, lO7.
There being no choice, the president di-
rected
THE SECOND BALLOT.
But before proceeding with it. Gov. Yale
withdrew Bassford's name. The result was ~
follows:
Won f'aumbach 107
oaNA. l
Whole number of votes cast, 2I3: necessary
to choice, 107.
1t was moved and seconded that Won Baum
bach be made the unanimous choice of the
convention. Carried.
Claims that the ballots were incorrectly
counted we're made. but Loren Fletcher one Of
the tellers, asserted that it was all right, and
e. q. Geary, the remaining teller, assented by
silence and the breeze blew over.
STATE TREASURER.
Mr.. Charles Kittleson, of Freeborn, was then
During this proceeding Joseph Bobeleter, Of
New Ulm, condemned the action of the conven-
ton towards the Germans, and with fifteen or
twenty withdrew from the ball.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
8. G. Comstock, of Clay; Chas. NJ. Start, of
Olmsted; j. NJ. Burlingame, of Steele, and J.
NJ. Searles, of Dakota were named:
THE FIRST BALLOT
being taken, resulted as follows:
0ea1Aes ...............-...... 3S
0'"t. '''.'..'.....'... ...'........'..... ~
burhngsme NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ii
Whole number of votes cast, POO; necessary
to q choice, los. M choice.
The name of Burllngame was withdrawn.
The president ordered
THE SECOND BAIIOT
which resulted as follows:
Comstock. .................. ..........09
Start. 98
Whole number of votes cast 2O5, necessary
to a choice lU3.
THIRD BALLor-sTARr WINS.
Searles' name was Withdrawn and the vote
resulted as follows:
COmstOck. ...... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. s.
otart. ........ .......... ..............' 'AUo
Searles. ....................
.
Whole number of votes cast. 207; necessary
to a choice. lO4.
Charles NJ. Starts nomination WAS msde
unanimous by Col. Gearey at the request of Mr..
8. G. Comstock. Carried.
FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
w. R. Marshall, of Ramsey. was nominated.
Col. W. II, Teller, of Wsbashsw, was placed
in nomination.
The first ballot was promptly taken, and re-
suited as follows:
ftler: ..................... ~
George Whallon.
Whole number of votes cast, 1893; necessary
to a cholce 100.
The nomination of W. b. Marshall was made
unanimous.
Mr.. Gibbs moved that committee of three
be appointed to wait on John 8. Pillsbury and
inform him of his nomination..
y. b. G,hilan thought it was too late, and at
his suggestion the motion wasn't put.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The committee appointed to select . State
central committee, one from each judicial dis
trict. made report "a follo~s:
First Districts. p Jenniaon.
Second District-Russell Blakely, Chairman.
Third District-D. Sinclair.
Fourth Dstrict-C. W. Johnson
Fifth District-Juhn G"rham.
Sixth District-J. T. Williams.
Seventh District-W. II. Houlton-
Eighth Dlstrict-Ed. Il. Smith
Ninth Diatrict-C. AmuudsOn.
Tenth Districs-W. w. Braden.
Eleventh District-W. W. 8paldinR.
Twelfth District-Frank Thornton.
At 10 minutes to o'clock 4. II. the oouven-
ton adjourned.
The following IL the ticket complete:
Governor-John 8. Pillsbury, of Henuepin.
Lieutenant Governor-C. A. Gilman. Of
Stexrns.
Secretary Of state-Fred Won B.ambaoh, of
Douglass.
State Treasurer-Oharles Kittleson. of Free-
born.
Attorney General Charles II. Start, of Dim.
sted.
Railroad Oommissioner-W. B. Marshall. Of
Ramsey.