Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-09-11
Republican Congressional Com
Yeution

The Republican convention held
at Dodgeville on the 9th inst, nom
mated Mr.. Robert M. BaFollette, of
Dane county, as the candidate for
representative in congress from the
Sd district.
Temporary organization was eff
fected at noon, with Geo. w. Parker
as chairman, and NJ. j. Rindlaub as
secretary, both from Grant county.
After appointment of committees
on credentials, permanent organlza-
ton and resolutions, recess until
two O'Clock was taken.
On the arrival of the delegates
from Grant county, just before noon,
it was learned that they were nearly
all favorable to the nomination of
LaFollette. TO the friends of other
candidates this was an unpleasant
surprise, as all had confidently ex-
pected that the delegation from
Grant would generally come un-
pledged, and divided in preference.
During the recess, the best efforts
of the friends of Treat, Orion and
Allen were put forth to convince the
Grant county men that the nomina-
tion of LaFollette by combination
of Dane and Grant counties would
be unwise, and up to the time of re-
assembling there was hope that
enough of the men from Grant
might be persuaded to that view to
break the LaFollette strength. But
the hope was vain, as the result of
the first ballot proved.
On re.assembling, Hon. &. T. Os-
borne, of Lafayette, was made per
manent chairman and M. p Rind-
laub, of Grant, secretary. The com
mittee on credentials reported a list
of duly accredited delegates; the re
port was unanimously adopted, and
the presentation Of candidates was
proceeded with as the next order of
business.
II. VI. LaFollette's name was sub
mitted by II. G. Adams, of Dane,
and warmly seconded by Mr.. Har-
per, of Grant.
Mr.. Z. j. Clawson, of Green CO.,
in an able, effective speech submit
ted the name of Hon. ]. b. Treat,
and made very strong plea for rec.
ognition of the undisputed claims
of the reliable Republican MAORI
ties Of Green county.
Hon. Francis Campbell, of La
Layette, followed in a brief speech
commenting the known abilities and
worth of Philo A. Orion.
Robert i. Joiner next arose, and
in "A few well chosen words present
ed the name of Philip Allen, Jr., as
one possessing all the requisite quail
tiles of an efficient, faithful custo di-
an of public interests, and in a pre-
eminent degree the elements of
strength for canvass.
An informal ballot was then taken
resulting as follows:
L9tollette .''-...........-. .'..-.....t....'2O
Auen 't....,..... ...-......-.....
Treat. Observation-Disclosures. ..... ....
Ortun.............. ............... y
Without delay the first formal bal
lot was then taken which counted
thus:
90
Allen ....,......... ...............
Treat Observation-Disclosures. .....
OrtOu........... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
LaFollette having a majority OF
all votes cast was declared the nom
inee, and the action made unanimous.
The nominee was notified of the
result, and being brought before the
convention, acknowledged the honor
in few words, which impressed all
hearers that he fully appreciated the
importance and responsibility Of the
position in which he stood, as well
as the distinction.
The committee ON resolutions re-
ported an endorsement of the nation
nj platform and candidates, and Of
the nominees for state officers.
On nation of p. j. Clawson, of
Green, the following congressional
district committee was then appoint
ed:
Z. Allen. Jr.. Chairman.
.. II. NlNun of Iowa county.
G.. w Parker ul Grant
II. G. Adams of Dane.
Pa. tlaWsuu of Green,
T. Campbell of Lafayette
Convention then adjourned, sine
die
THosE voters of the town of Min
eral Point who are favorable to pro-
hibition, are requested to meet at
the Town Hall, next Saturday at >
o'clock p. m, for the purpose of
forming a Prohibition Club.
PAUL JoNEs.
The lIenney Buggy Co., of Free.
port, have sent Martin * Toay lot
Of samples to show at the fair. On
sale during the exhibition. WI