St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-24
Sam Hill Elected Chairman, and He
Runs the Machine
Throughout.
The Widest Excitement and Direst COnfu-
sion the Predominating Char
aoteristics.
1t Proves Free For All Fight in Which
the Gilfllanites Get Knocked
Out.
An EXCITING Prelude.

plete possession and the ladies were compelled
TO suspend operations in gift enterprises and the
like. The interest manifested was Of the most
intense character. Charley Johnson and Col.
Hicks were among the first to ar
rive, and they lost no time in getting at
work. They buttonholed delegate after
delegate in their desperate endeavor to bring
them over to the Gilfllan side of the fence by
force of reason, and by other methods, withal,
with which political workers familiar. In
this they were ardently supported by Atty.
Eustis. viii Grmshaw and Aid. Sly did not
keep themselves in the background. They Ia
bered blatantly and indefatigably with the re-
fractory young Republicans who were pulling the
rope tightly around the throat Of the congress
sional nominee. But with all their arguments,
with all their peculiar influences, the
opposing faction stood out with persistent and
tenacious resolution. The heads of the young
Republicans were turned to the east, SO TO speak,
and no influence under the heavens could turn
them to the west. They replied with character
istic determination, s'You have tried TO squelch
u.s. tried to crush US with your iron heel upon
our throats, and we will now resent it with a
will. We will now assert our independence and
our power" and they were true to their word.
The first fight was in the temporary organiza-
ton. Jake Wolyerton stepped proudly upon the
stage, his dignifed mien clearly illustrating the
high esteem in which he held Wolverton, and the
magnitude of the importance he attached to his
position as chairman of the county committee
of the G. o. p He proceeded to call the eonven-
ton to order, and then pulled from
capacious pocket the voluminous
call which he began reading All
was buzzing, and perfect humdrum. The hall
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stationed themselves at frequent distances
| throughout the gathering, and being 10th to de-
sist in their efforts to induce delegates to come
over kept up constant stream Of converse
ton. The feeble voice of the chairman could
| scarcely be heard half the length of the hall.
He had not read paragraph
! before some industrious mechanic, pro badly
connected with the fair began driving nails, and
/ the chairman cried out, ''Will that man stop
pounding?' For few moments the carpenter
| rested, only to resume in some other portion OF
the hall, creating not little CONSERVATION. FL
/ nally the mailing process ceased, and the read
| ing was concluded. The speakers voice had not
| ended before X. r. O'Dell, of the cold water
| Eighth ward delegation, and an anti-Gifllanite,
was on his feet. He spread himself for an elo-
quent appeal to the delegates He wanted to pre-
] sent the name of man for tempo
| rary chairman who would heal all
the wounds which had been opened, and which
were bleeding and sore. The strife in the prina-
ries had aroused u bitter feeling, which, If not
| compromised, must jeopardize the success OF the
county campaign.
Confusion reigned, and delegates cried 'or-
der"
Mr.. ODell inquired il he had the floor and the
| chair assured him that he had.
| Mr.. O'Dell: Iwant TO present to this conven-
| ton the name of a man who will prove satisfac.
| tory TO all parties; man who can conciliate al
factions will present to this convention fol
temporary chairman the name Of that old wal
horse, II. L. Gordon. Applause.
| J. II. Wyman fastened to nominate Charles X.
J Thayer a Gilfillan supporter.
Prof W. VI. Wraamann, from the Sixth ward
| nominated Sam Hill. The presentation Of names
was fast and furious.
H. L. Gordon moved that the question of Sc
lecting a chairman be settled by calling the roll
! of votes by precincts, taking the names pub
| iished.
Mai Holstead: This is all out of order
move that committee on credentials be ap
| % ointed so that we may first ascertain who are
de legates and entitled TO vote on this question
AMI who are not There are contesting delega
tons here.
DIR, Collins cried for ballot.
Dr. Evans moved that the chairman Of each
/ delegation announce the preference of his dele
/ CATION and the number OF votes which it casts In
the convention.
| a voice. Delegates are scattered through the
hall. Let them get together in the centre.
| DR.. Evans amendment prevailed. DR.. Evans
and VIII l.. Steele were appointed tellers.
Upon motion C. p. Preston was chosen tenn
porary secretary and Stiles Gray and Sam Briefly
were appointed sergeant at arms to weed ou
spectators from among the delegates.
| Mr.. Roberts explained that he had been relia
bly, informed that there mad been prepared list
Of contesting delegations and that these con
! tested delegates were in the hall and many haC
1 taken seats.
The chair ruled that none in contest should
be recognized until the report of a committee oil
credentials had been adoped.
| Voices cried "No, no."
Aid. Sly-The Second precinct of the
Fourth ward is the only one which
has proper credentials. The contestants have
no credentials.
Chairman-That makes no difference. hav,
ruled on this question.
Mr.. Eustis grew excited and cried out in
loud tone: ''rhat is contrary to all precedent
There is no contesting delegation from the sec
ond precinct OF the Fourth. Ii is only ques
! ton OF regularity"
/ Grimshaw arose, and was applauded and Kissed
| He SAID there was no conLesting delegation
heads who failed TO get elected.
Hot cross firing, cheers and Kisses occupied
the convention for time.
The roll call by precincts gave Hill 81 votes
! Thayer IS, aud GORDON Il.
The next vote elected Hill over Thayer, Cor
| don having Withdrawn, thevot being 5S to AZ.
HILLS GLORY.
Mr. Hill was declared elected and he mountet
! the platform amid cheers and applause.
MI Hill thanked his friends in q neat speech
| COMMITTEE on CREDENTIALS.
| The chair upon motion appointed the following
! CO mmittee on credentials: DIR. Hinsch, E. N
! Johnson O NJ Hong c. c. Hunt H L, Gordon
| S. Il, Brearly, Major Halsted, T. F. Brown, r
| r. Orien.
recess was taken for the committee TO maxi
| investigations, and at 1880 the convention ad
! journxd until o'clock to meet again in WyndOu
nall.