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AGAINST AMENDMENT.
The motion was then adopted as made by COL
Benton.

The motion was then adopted as made by Col
Benton.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
At this juncture Col. c. e. Benton stepped
boldly to the platform and handed the chairman
a paper, which smelled of ''cut and dried's af-
fair, convincing the observer that he had sstaken
time by the forelock,'' and drafted committee
which should conform to Fletcher's ideas of pro-
priety, and was doubtless just what he consid-
cred positively conducive to his successful nomi-
nation. Without doubt it was strictly in ac-
cordance with the plans of the caucus which had
been held in the Nicollet house parlors the pre-
vious night.
Pending the announcement Of the committee
Col. Hicks arose to make motion if the chair
man would pardon him. He thought that the
contestants of Washington county should be &C.
corded right to vote, and moved that the COM
mittee on credentials report the matter of the
contest to the convention without recommenda-
tion and let the convention then take immediate
action and settle the difficulties involved at
according to the honest judgment of the dele
gates.
The chair announced that the motion was out
OF order, but in the interests of harmony he
would entertain it, providing it proved unani-
NOUS A vote being taken there was not a dis
was Instructed to report as per Col Hicks ideas,
Chairman Camp announced the committee on
credentials as follows, and it had the happy
effect to suffuse Fletcher's face with the most
innocent smile Imaginable
Twenty sixth senatorial district, com posed Of
Ramsey county, F. L. Ingerson and j. II. Muir
ply.
Twenty eighth Dstrict-Hennepin East. Anoka
and Isanti counties-G Clough
Twenty ninth district-South half of Henne-
pin county West-Col. g. P. Hicks.
Thirtieth District-North half Of Hennepin
county West-Col. C. Il. Benton
Thirty third District-Wright and Sherburn
counties-T. c.. Porter.
Thirty eighth District-Chisago, Pine and Ken
abeck counties-M. C. Twombler.
As soon as the committee was announced
an adjournment was taken until two O'Clock.
Meanwhile the delegates repaired to the Nicolet
house and other places for refreshments, etc.
There was little cancusing on the part of the
Fletcher portion because the slate had been
written up to their entire satisfaction
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before November. He declared In terms en-
emphatic that Gilfllan had degraded himself al
most beyond redemption by accepting the nom
ination.
Attorney Eustis was not backward In declaring
himself as out-and-out for Gilfllan, and was es-
pecially busy in endeavors to reconcile the op-
posing factions to their fate. He stated that he
had expected that Fletcher would have received
the nomination, but ne believed Gilfllan's nom
ination was by far better for the party.
DR.. A. II. Hedderly stated between his teeth
to GLOBE representative that the fight is not
yet ended. ''We are not satisfied and we will
show our enemies that we have a little influence
and strength left.'
Selah Mathews remarked that there is not a
man in Hennepin county whom Gilfllan could
name who would be at all likely to receive the
Democratic nomination whom he (Gilflllan)
could defeat
Mr.. Pittman stated at the close of the conyen
that the Hennepin delegation committed an error
when it thought to bulldoze Mr.. Gilfllan into de-
clining the nomination. 'sGil is not that kind Of
hairpin," said he, with smile.
About the happiest man to be met in Minneap-
oils last night was W. H. Grimshaw He had
won new silk hat on Fletcher's defeat, and ex-
pressed his pleasure at the result of the conven-
ton in enthusiastic terms. Still he did not be-
heve Gilfllan would be elected
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ries of 'squestion, question" He asked if the
judges of the Second ward had not been satisfac-
torily selected and if two of the number had not
been selected by Mr.. Scheffer
Mr.. Castle replied in the negative. He alleged
that Mr.. Scheffer had only selected of the
judges, Mr.. McKusick having selected the third
Mr.. Marsh denied the fact in a loud voice. He
cried out, 81 know better. Mr.. Scheffer chose
two of the judges
Mr.. Castle-.I happened to be present I saw
Mr.. McKusick select the third judge" [Ap-
plause and laughter.
Mr.. Barker, in the interest Of ''peace and har-
mony," again moved to table the question before
the house, and the vote resulted as follows:
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FOR CAMP.

Major Camp was delared elected and took the
platform amid applause from the Fletcherites He
said:
'Gentlemen of the convention, thank you for
this honor and mark of the confidence reposed in
me by electing me your temporary chairman. In
all fairness and justice to every member 1 shall
not in any way abuse the confidence reposed in
me. So far as my action shall go in furthering
the temporary organization l shall endeavor to
give every member equal and just opportunity
to present his claim
S. B. Williams nominated Mr. Dare of Sher-
burne county for secretary, and he was so
elected.
Col. Benton moved that a committee be ap-
pointed on credentials, one to be selected from
each senatorial districts and supported the motion
by an explanation of what comprises the districts
named.
Gov. Marshall moved to amend so that
the committee be appointed one from each
county in the district, claiming that it was in
accordance with the customary usages of the
party.
G. II. Petit sprang to his feet to dispute the
allegation. He alleged that formerly the Fourth
congressional district contained within its boun-
daries more senatorial districts than any com
mittee on credentials had ever been composed Of
The vote being taken by delegations, the amend
ment failed by the following vote:
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Iceberg Gilfllan Carries Off the
Prize and the Mourners Go
About the Streets.
Any Good Democrat Can Defeat Him is
Now the Minneapolis
War Cry.
Hennepin Good for 5000 and Wash
mgtOn 1,500 Democratic
Majority.
Twinkle, Twinkle Little STAR Thou Art
So Near and Yet So
Far.

Yesterday was great day for Minneapolis. 1t
the day set apart for the defeat of Loren
Fletcher. The sun shone out just bright as
though nothing of that kind was going to hap
pen. The delegates favorable to Mr.. Fletcher
had caucused in Minneapolis the previous even
ing and the delegates favorable to Mr.. Schetfer
had caucused the same evening in St. Paul.
Yesterday both parties were caucusing during
the forenoon at the NicoHet. Matters were so
close that both sides were claiming the bulge
and neither felt certain of success. The general
impression, however, was that Fletcher had the
edge trife.
The convention was held in Market hall and
as the hour approached the corridors of the Mic
ollet began to thin out. 1t was ten minutes af-
ter II when Hon. G. H. Pettit chairman of the
Fourth District Republican committee, mounted
the rostrum and called the convention to order.
When he read the call J. H. Thompson took pleas
ure IN nominating Maj Geo. A. Camp as tempo
rary chairman, and Gov Marshall nominated l..
h Standard, of Chisago county. The voting was
Gt0G 00ce and as each delegation called out their
preference, an occasional applause would burst
out. When Washington county was called Col.
Hicks made protest against the delegation from
that county casting vote the ground that
there was contest from that county.
Mr.. Petit said he knew nothing about a contest
except what he had heard in the papers, and he
could not recognize the matter unless it was
formally stated.
Mr.. Noyes, member of the Scheffer delega-
ton from Washington county arose and said there
was contest from that county.
TwENTY-sIX TO TWENTY-FIVE.
Mr.. Petit said he would then omit that county
until the contest was settled. The result of the
roll call was as follows:
FOR sTANNARD. FOR CAMP
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Here was 25 and &c again with Barker with the
Hennepin crowd this time and the recess matter
was last
c. H. Petit, of Hennepin, insisted that the
convention should decide which of the Washing
ton county delegations should be admitted. He
claimed that it was wrong to dodge the issue,
and moved that the delegation headed by Fay
ette Marsh be seated,
1t being moved that the temporary organiza-
ton be made permanent the chair declared it out
of order.
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4fte2, the Rattle

To GLOBE reporter Mr.. Fletcher said he did
not know what would be done but he was proud
er of the friends who had stood by him than he
would have been of the nomination
In conversation upon the streets, Major Camp
agreed with Col. Benton's point of order re-
specting the legitimacy of requiring the majority
vote of the entire convention, of fifty eight dele
gates, but the chair was the mouthpiece of the
convention and was compelled to sustain and be
governed by the vote of the convention.
Geo. K. Shaw last evening offered to wager
that Mr.. Gillian would be hauled off tha track
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So the motion prevailed.
WANTS A RECESS.
o Mr.. Wynkoop thought it would be a good id ca
to have recess, and he moyed one for twenty
minutes to see if something could not bed done
in the interest of harmony.
G. H. Petit opposed the motion.
When the vote was taken the chairman of
Ramsey county explained that he would cast his
delegation in the affirmative in the hope that
satisfactory compromise could be effected in the
interim.
The vote on the recess question resulted as
follows:
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AIY. NJ. c. A. CAUCUS,

After over half an hour of waiting and swear
ing, there was rush of incomers which foretold
the arrival of Mr.. Giflan. Almost simulta-
neously there was rush towards the front door
by the Hennepin delegation. It soon
became apparent that they had gone to
meet him and urge him to decline. He
was rushed into the Y. M. c. A. rooms,
and Petit, Langdon, Fletcher, laundering
Gordon, Stacy, Benton, Hicks. etc., waited on
him and urged him to them by declining
But he wouldntd do it. He is not that kind of an
icicle
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me warm reception wherever / went. He
| fought the ground over inch by inch and it was
hot battle. Until the contest came up in
Washington county it was not unpleasant, but
since then it has been anything but agreeable.
From the time went over to my old home in
that county, renewing old acquaintauces and
making new ones it has been a disagreeable con-
test.
The convention, in taking up new man, has
exercised its good judgment. 1 am free to con-
fess that if the verdict of the convention should
be left to me, should have chosen some one
closer at home and very close to myself. 1 am
heartily glad that the battle is over and gentle
men, call upon me for what ammunition there
may be left in my belt. hope Mr.. Gilfllan will
receive every Republican vote in the district and
lshall do what can to give them to him. l am
very well satisfied with his selection. He is an
honorable and competent gentleman, who will
serve his district well and faithfully.
WAITING ON THE CANDIDATE.
Mr.. Barker moved a committee of three to
wait on Mr.. Gilfllan and inform him of his nom-
ination.
The motion prevailed and Messrs. Barker of
Isantl, j. III. Murphy, of st. Paul. and Mr.. Wyn
coop, of Chisago, were appointed and left the
hall on their mission.
CONFUSION AND CoNsTERNATIoN.
The confusion of the convention was now only
equalled by the CONSERVATION of the Fletchertes.
The non-voting twenty-five put their heads to-
gether in earnest consultation.
''He won't accept" said Mr.. Fletcher.
"Of course he WON'T added Col. Benton.
"If he does he will be beaten at the polls,
said Mr.. Langdon.
"Washington county will give the Democratic
nominee 1,50O Majority said Rock Hersey, of
Saltwater.
'If the Democrats will nominate Capt. Merri-
man, Hennepin county will give him 5000 ma
Jority," chimed in Geo. K. Shaw. of the Journal.
81 don't know what will be done. am only
drift in the convention said Col. Hicks.
''There isn't any law to make us vote for him
in November said DR.. Merry, of Saltwater.
"We will all vote white ballots next fall,'' re-
markedJ. N. Searles.
"Mr Gilflan is very good man but I don't
know whether we will support him in Wright
county for he is not the legal nominee said j.
N Stacy.
81 don't know what policy we shall pursue un-
til we consult, but this nomination does not bind
any onep said Col Benton
And so the talk went on among the Fletcher
ties while the supporters of Mr. Scheffer were
shaking hands, laughing, slapping each other on
the back and indulging in mutual congratula-
tions.
"Wasn't it well managed?" said Gov. Mar
shall.
"Never fear about his accepting. It's all un-
derstood,' said Capt, Russell Blakely.
81 presume that will be censured for not en-
Hrtaining that protest. said Major Camp, ssbut
they put me here to preside and propose to act
fairly, and the convention voted and obeyed
their Instructions
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afternoon Session.
Alta O'Clock the convention was again called to
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FOR MIR. GILFILLAN.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-09-13

A county convention Of the prohibtionsts
was held in the supervisors room on Wcdncs.
day last for the purpose of nominating a coun-
ty ticket From 80 to 81 delegates were pres
emit Rev, }. Taylor, Of Groyeland township,
was made chairman and W. j. Terry Of Mis-.
sion and A. j. Thurbcr, of Marseillcs, secre-
taries Of the temporary, and subsequently Of
the permanent organization.
A committee on credentials reported in ia
vor Of seating all prohibitionists present as
delegates.
On motion the convention proceeded to
nominate county ticket. The first was for a
member Of the legislature. s. W. Barnhart,
of StrcatOr, (the candidate for state senator
two years ago. was placed in nomination by
Mr.. Burwcll in II speech touching his eminent
fitness, loyalty TO the cause, &c Mr.. Barn.
hart himself placed in nomination w. L. Ter
ry, and grew eloquent in advocating his nom
nation. A vote was taken which resulted al
most unanimously IN favor OF the gentleman
from Streator.
Mr.. Terry was then rendered the nomina-
bl'il l'l Nll'ulb Nltlh ~ u unanimous Nplt.
T. c. Farrell Of Fall River, and G. W. ia
cobson, of Earl were named for recorder, the
former being chosen.
There being no one in the party having the
qualification of surveyor that Office was
passed, with instructions to the central com.
mittce to ill the vacancy,
DR.. Weirick, Of Marsciles, was nominated
for coroner
Next to the Office of representative that of
prosecuting attorney was considered the most
important. Mr. Kilburn placed in nomina-
ton j. b, Rugcr, of Ottawa, whom he dcscrib-
ed in terms of praise, aud as one with them in
heart and principles. Some inquiry was made
10y delegates whether Mr.. Rugcr would accept
and assurances almost positive were given
that lac would if his business could be ar
time to the work. The nomination Of Mr..
Rugcr was then confirmed.
Pending report of special committee to
select the central committee Mcssr, Barnhart
and Others made strong speeches in favor of
prohibition, particularly dcnoncing the re
publican party for its waywardncss on the
subject. Some of the advocates of the cause
claim that the vote of 1884 will be double or
three times that of 1852, while others more
moderate claim the increase will be small, but
that there will be an increase TO say from 800
to 1890 votes in the county.
The central committee as appointed consists
of ;. Burwcll, W \. Youmans, Seneca; Josh
lord, {. {. Campbell, Ottawa; j. b. Hin,
Streatnr
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From Garfield.

GARFIELD, H., Sept 9, SILL c. Rob
erts died of cholera morbus on Monday
Sept. Sth. Mr.. Roberts was an early settle
in Usage township, and has been an active
industrious farmer He has run the race
finished his course, and now is numbered
with the dead. His first and only marriage
occurred in his GSth year His union was
blessed with two children, who, with Their
mother deeply mourn his loss; yet they
are comfortably provided for in things Of
this world. Many friends surround the be.
reft family in warm sympathy and kind
feelings. Mr.. Roberts was over 20 years of
age. lNCOGNITO.
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The largest political meeting ever held IN
Mendoza, and one Of the largest ever held in
La Sale county was the Democratic rally at
Mendoza on last Friday. Fully 10000 peo-
pie were there delegations being present
from all parts of La Sale county as well as
from the counties of Bureau, Lee, Dekalb,
Cook. SC. The town was absolutely over
run with people At noon Mr.. Harrison ar
rived by special train over the c. b. X O.,
and was accompanied by about one hundred
of the Cook county democratic club number
ing over nine hundred. The car in which
they came was beautifully decorated with
flags aud festoond with streamers. They
were accompanied by Nevin's band, elegantly
uniformed Each member of the club was
ia regulation uniform Of blue, with high
white hat, white neck tie, yellow gloves, and
carried "A cane. while color.bearers bore two
beautiful silk flags Both club and band
were drilled to a high state of perfection and
created quite fvoye 10y their military evo-
utions Mr. Harrison was entertained ut
the residence of Mr. Geo. II. Madden, where
AN elaborate course dinner, at which large
number of La Sale democrats sat down.
After dinner procession was formed, es-
corting The lion of the day to the fair
grounds where he was received with deaien-
ing and prolonged cheers. The Ottawa and
Chicago glee clubs sang some stirring cam
paign songs, after which 5. Browne intro
duced Carter II. Harrison, who delivered
happy and able address that elected rounds
ofapplause and cheers. In the evening mon
s,er torch light procession was Formed
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which created immense enthusiasm. Even
the Utica News man, a delegate to the Repub.
lican county convention, got into it
with torch. He says: 'We stood on that
memorable day in the presence of 10000
men, women and children, all, of course, of
the Democratic persuasion, and their faces
were embalmed in smile of content and
selfsatistaction that spoke Of inward peace
and love for humanity, and our mind wan
dered back to the early morn when we first
awoke to the clamor of the world and shouted
for the democratic platform and its builders,
and living over again the days when we were
rocked in the cradle of democracy-a cradle
that held US for full forty-fOur years-the
tempter came and we felt thousand little
democratic cherubs crawling up our pant
legs, and the pressure was like a hundred
pounds to the square inch, and in the light
of other days, we seized hold on a torch,
grabbed a match, scratched it, fired the wick,
and in a second added one more to the two.
mile stretch Of torch-lights, and the beating
of my own heart was all the sound | heard
save the tramp Of feet, the firing Of cannon
and the screech Of the American Eagle"
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and 2l5 miles west of Streator Let all
turn out and join the torch light procession
The Ottawa Glee Club will give the wal
whoop and Messrs. Jas. w. Duncan, NJ. T
Moloney, Geo. w. w. Blake and Henry
Bellinghausen will eXpound the principles
of Democracy. You've CHIEF.
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| 1000 10 Scpt' 1907 was Pieoo"'0", '"""'"
total receipts, 5000, 269l9; disbursements
Sl67 ,i34.S7 balance due county S4l ,S342
Among the items paid out are county or
ders, 500, 11469; interest bearing orders
S29, S49.l9; interest on same, -, 1881
circuit court orders, s., 1925 county cour
orders, 81, O63,50.
The County Physicians report of services
at the county asylum and at the Jail was reaC
and accepted. ID showed 80 visits TO The
asylum, 90 at the Jail and SO in the city o
Ottawa. OF the II insane received during
the year 6 were cured being patients wait
ing for admission to state institutions, but
who we're refused such admission, There
were no serious cases of fever at the count
house The improvement of the sanitary con
diton Of the asylum is marked and some
improvement in the house for the care ofthe
helpless is recommended,
Beach reported pauper claims. Miller
wanted to know what was to be done about
poor masters fees The larger towns ask $50
a year, and he wanted the thing equalized.
At his request the County Attorney gave an
opinion to the effect that, as overseeing the
poor is county business in this county, the
county is liable for these fees,
On recommendation Of the Pauper com
mittee Drs. Dyer and Hathaway were APP
pointed physicians for the asylum, Jail and
Ottawa paupers at $500 year.
BY resolution Of W. Hoge the Supervisors
Of La Sale were authorized to appoint aphy-
stefan for La Sale and Peru at $50 year,
The report on the Taylor case, noticed in
yesterday proceedings, will BIO found else
where in this paper.
In the afternoon the committee on fees
and salaries reported recommending salaries
for county officers to be elected this fall as
follows:
Circuit clerk, 81, 800 per annum, and ST.
$50 allowance for two clerks
Recorder, - 800 per annum; and that he
be allowed to do abstract work, paying the
expenses connected Herewith, and allow
ances Of 81, $50 for two clerks provided that
any earnings from abstract work by these
clerks shall be paid into the county treasury
Beach presented statement of the cost of
the paupers for the year ending September
1884, a. follows:
Bills audited March session .,... 1888 80
Bills audited July session. . 3,0S2 80
Bills audited September session. 1904 IS
SlO,925 "A
Cost. of asylum. ................ l1,6i8 4j
The committee on roads and bridges to
whom was referred petitions for appropria
lions for roads, recommended against giving
anything to the La Sale bottom road. Nc
Laughln tried to get S5,l75.24 by amending
he report, but it was lost Other appropri-
atoms were made as follows: Peru, 81, 10
u; Worthwhile, S93037; Dimmick, 5000.
Hon l.. W, Brewer was, by vote, retained
Is county attorney for the coming year
ending September, 1885.
A great deal of time was consumed on
'eport from the committee on mines and
mining, recommending the appointment of
N assistant mine inspector for this county.
he report asked for Joseph Cook, of Ogles-
", to whom should be allowed SO per day
or 10 days, The report was not adopted.
Adjourned 70 this morning
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Indian Reservation

There will be a Democratic meeting and
a council of the Chiefs, at Shabona Grove,
ON Friday evening Sept 10Th, miles north