The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-10

wart rmer whose presence of mind and
cool courage had frustrated their plaD for
robbery.
The Republican County Convention
The Republican county convention met
at the court house in Rock Island. on
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. The at
tendance was good, and, although the
friends of the contestants kept closely to
their favorltes. there was generally good
feeling prevalent. Long before the con-
vention assembled it was evident that
Donaldson had the lead and that Whipple
stood next in the race, with Olmstead ID
the rear. 1t was asserted by the friends
of Whipple that be would make better
showing than aas supp lsed. aud that gen.
tieman seemed confident that his strength
had been underestimate, and that the
result would surprise Donaldson. How
near correct he was, the result of the bal
loting tells. The main contest was on the
delegation from Bowling, which township
had two sets of delegates, each claiming
to be the lawfully chosen one. but neither
possessing credentials. The opponents of
Donaldson composed one set of delegates
aad his friends the other, and as some
changes in the estimated vote had been
reported. it was all important that there
be 20 flaw in the credentials
The convention was called to order By
J. G, Starr, chairman of the county cola-
mittee, after which w. l. Sweeney was
chosen president and J. W. Ballard see
rotary.
On motion of W. Fl. Gest committee
OF five was appointed on credentials.
The chairman named, NJ NJ Sturgeon,
r. Island. j. NJ. Christy, Moline, John
Warnock. Rural: John Boyles, South
Moline. and Thos. Campbell. South r. l.,
as said committee.
The committee were out about 45 riia-
utes and reported all the townships
represented except Coe and Canoe Greek.
Ga motion of NJ N Sturgeon. ". T..
Beal was authorized TO SIT az delegate
from Coo Canoe Greek was not repre-
serted.
a motion by Sturgeon that the dele
gates present be authorised 10 cast the full
vote of their township was carried.
On motion OF John Boyle, of South
Moline, the chair appointed W. E. Bray
ton and j. G. Brownlee tellers.
On motion of W. FL. Gest the conven-
ton proceeded to an informal ballot for
county CLERK. He subsequently, nominated
r. A. Donaldson, and Ia brief speech
highly endorsed him as young man of
excellent qualifications.
j. G, Starr, on behalf of Moline, nomin-
ated Fl, .. Whipple, paying high tri-
butte to his ability.
Balloting proceeded and the informal
ballot resulted as follows:
Whipple. 49,. .33
Olmsted .13
The result was applauded and on mo-
ton of j. G. Starr. Mr.. Donaldson's nom-
ination was made unanimous.
The convention was then asked to con-
slider resolution by W. FL, Gest that
hereafter, delegates be voted for in voting
precincts and not in general caucus. This
was cut at Moline. and Ell. A, Ainsworth
Of that town resented the insinuation cast
By the resolution.
Gest retorted, denying any intent to
cast reflections; his resolution. he said
was in the interest of all parties.
Christy retorted 10 behalf of Moline
and moved On amendment that the reso-
luton be applicable to Rock Island, only,
Lost.
A motion was then made by Henry
Werlich to lay on the table. Lost
The original resolution was then adopt
ed, by 90 to %; close call,
During his remarks Christy said: "Mr.
Gest says Rock Island is able
to take care of itself, so is |
Moline. and further Moline pro-
posed to run her own elections. in her own
way. She was generally useful in rolling |
up Republican maiorities however. Moline |
had not been treated fairly in the past,
but she was not going to complain. He, |
however, desired to inform Rock Island |
hat it was true Rock Island could
dominate, but Moline could elect (Sen-
,afionA "Still I" said Mr.. Christv awaI