The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-16
TIKI P0CITIcAL POT.
How ito Boiling IS Aceel-
Grated by Local
Meetings.
Democratic Caucuses in the
different Wards.
Tbs Nationals and their Democratic
Republican Nominations,
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUsEs.

THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSEs.
The Democratic eaucuses were well al
tended in all the wards last night an
much interest manifested; in some of til
wards the number present was unusual
large. The desire seemed to be to put i
Nomination none but the best men.
| FIRST WARD.
The caucus was called to order by Chas
Engle, who was chosen: chairman and A
calhoun secretary.
An informal ballot forsalderman result
ed in John La Franz being largely in Chi
majority. and on motion his nomination
was made unanimous.
Delegates to the city convention were
chosen Eas follows: A. Calhoun. Henry
Nolt. CIV. Bywatsr. G. Bligh. james
Slater, Thomas O'Connor, Owen Jordan
The delegates were empowered to fill al
vacanciss.sor cast the full vote of the ward.
Adjourned.
SECOND WARD.
In this ward, Charles w. Negus was
chosen chairman. and j. &. 2. st. Clair,
secretary. After reading the call. the
chairman announced that nominations
were in order, and on motion of j. G.
Dawson. the caucus proceeded to an in
formal ballot for aldermen. resulting in q
majority for M. s. O'Neil, who was there
upon declared the unananimous choice for
alderman.
The following were chosen members OF
the city committee: Peter Farrell. Peter
Shearer. Con Donovan.
The delegates to the city committee
were chosen as follows: Con Donovan.
lP. Farrell. Joseph Hitler. Andrew
Gingles. John Walks, J. Nj. Buford Geo.
Alter.
Mr.. MurrinIand Mr.. Sheareriwere ap-
pointed committee to wait on Mr..
O'Neil and netify him of his nomination.
The committeeareturned in a short time
and stated that Mr.. O'Neil accepted, and
returned thanks to thes convention for the
honor.
a resolution passed, expressing the
choice of the ward for L. M. Buford for
Mayor. The meeting then adjourned.
THIRD WARD
The meeting organized with W. q,
Black burn, chairman. and Louis Ohiwei-
Ter, secretary. and after ,ishort delay pro-
oeeded to ballot for twoScan didates for
aldermen. resulting;in the choice otGeorge
w. Henry and Henry B. Lidders, who
were declared the unanimous choice.
Delegates to thescity.sconvention were
chosen as follows:
Fl. G. Blackburn, James Kinney, Jacob
Ehrman. Peter Scnlemmer. w. +. Wig
gins. Jacob Ohlweiler, ST., w. E. Young
A ward committee was chosen consisting
of P. SchIemmer.l Thos =. Corcoran, and
Fred, Plat.
The members present pledged them
selves to work for the success of the ticket
and the best of feeling prevailed There
were over 60 present at the caucus and
the nominations are excellent ones.
After the appointment of the ward
committee the caucus adjourned
FOURTH WARD.
The caucus in this ward was large one
and was called to order j. r. Johnston,
chairman of the city committee after which
Fl. Burgower.wss chosen chairman and G.
Winter secretary.
On motion.of j. r. Johnston the chair
was authorized TO appoint ward commit
tee Of three. and named, j. r. Johnston.
Philip Simmon and A. E. Kuickerbocker'
rs said com mittee.
j. r. Johnston, 6. W. Copp. E. Biddi
son, w. lei. Lidders. FL. McGregor. Tho.
Gray, Philip Simmon, were chosen dele
gates to the city convention.
An informal was taken Cor alderman re-
sulting 10 Philip Simmon and w Ell Lun
dy securing the highest number of votes
and on motion they were declared the
unanimous choice Of the caucus.
There being no further business the
caucus adjourned.
FIFTH WARD
The caucus in this.ward was held at the
store formerly occupied by Nj. Linehan,
and was largely attended. A lively inter-
est was 10 manifested and it was evident that
the best nen would be placed In nomina
ton.
Mr.. Nj. M. Corbett called the conven
ton to order. and Daniel Daily was chosen
chairman and T. s. mcElherne, secretary.
The chairman announced the first bust |
ness to be the nomination of. a candidate |
for alderman.
Mr.. Ell. G.. Wivill nominated DR.. j. W.
Stark. saying that. in his.judgment and be
thought it was the general sentiment, the
gentleman wassoncs whom all knew as a
man who if nominated and elected will not
be controlled BY clique or ring" but
will legislate to do the greatest good to
the greatest. number Being a man of
6ne business qualities and having the
interest of the city at heart. you mag