Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-21
CITY MATTERS.
NAMING THE VICrIMS.


the Peace.
The Democratic city convention assembled in
the Grand Opera House Friday evening to put
in nomination candidates for city and town
ship Offices to be filled at the April election.
The convention was slow in coming together
and neither the attendance OF delegates and
spectators nor the interest manifested were %
great as at the Republican convention two or
three weeks ago. Constantine, e. w., was
amosg the early arrivals and held
sort of impromptu reception
among the delegates, receiving their sympa-
thetic expressions with the best grace he
could command. Foremsn's band occupied
the orchestra and made such music as the ir-
repressible Democracy didn't make for the
occasion. An electric light has been put up
in the Grand, to illuminate the stage and or
chestra and first shed its effulgence on the
exultant Bourbons last night. The con-
vention was called TO order at 7:40. by John
kinnane, Chairman Democratic Central Com
was made temporary chairman of the con-
vention-and the applause began. Mr.. VIM.
H. Clifford was chosen temporary secretary.
An alarm of fire caused great confusion for a
moment. VIM. johnson moved the appoint
ment OF a committee of three on creden tials
Carried, and the Chsir named d. T. West, A.
L. Lessner and Adam Smith.
". R. Barnett moved that Q committee on
permanent organization. consisting Of one
from each ward, be appointed. Committee
was as follows: First Ward, Julius Grahs;
Second, Frank Pappert; Third, E. A. Keisliner;
Fourth, Frank Collins; Fifth, VIM Hullin-
ger; Sixth, Wm. johnson; Seventh, L. J.
Hickey; Eighth, John Cord; Ninth, Nm
Troy
On W. 5. Thomass motion the following
committee on rules was appointed: First
ward, ". R. Burnett; Second, Ed Dillon;
Third, W. T. Bstterson; Fourth, W. S.
Thomas; Fifth, J. P. Mar,indell; Sixth, j. R.
Kelly; Seventh, Frank Shrimpf; Eighth, S.
8. Taylor; Ninth, Peter Slgler.
Mr.. West reported from credentials CON-
mittee all wards represented and no contests
In case OF an incomplete delegation it was
moved the vacancy be made up by majority
vote of the delegation. As the township had
b i'd no regular caucus, Mr.. Lessner moved
that Democrats present from the township at
large act as delegates and cast the township
vote. This was carried
Vim. johnson reported in favor of contin-
uing the temporary as the permanent organi-
zatiou Of the convention. and the report was
adopted. Chairman Hsgan made speech,
counseling harmony and so forth.
W. S. Thomas, from Committee on Rules
reported series OF rules for government Of
the convention. providing that the township
ticket shall be first nominated and after that
the city ticket, beginning with Water Works
Trustee No nomination by acclamation
where there are two candidates for an Office
Mr.. Lorenz moved TO reverse the order of
nominations as fixed by the rules and order
of business. Lost, and the report of the COM
mittee was adopted.
The nomination of q township ticket was
first in order. Mr. Burnett moved, q Spring.
field township Was not represented in the
convention, the nomination of ticket for
the township be postponed and placed in the
hands of the Central Committee, and The con-
vention proceed with nomination of city
ticket. Lost.
For Township Trustees the names of Pat.
rick Carlos, James Sheaf, and William b
Davidson being the only ones presented tn
parties named were declared the nominees b,
scclamation.
No names for Clerk being presented tha
office was passed.
Theo. Hohl was nominated by acclamatiol
for Township Treasurer
For Constables the names Of John Nolan
George Ford and E. H. Pfeiffer were presented
On first ballot Nolan had 70 votes, Ford 10,
and Pfeiffer "a. Nolan and Ford were de
clared the nominees for Constables
For Jnstice OF the Peace George Netts wa
presented by A. L. Lessner and nominated b,
acclsmstion.
The nomination of city ticket being mex
in order, ". S. Thoma. moved to iudorse 10
Weter Works Trustee Ed C. GSyn, the Re
publican nominee, and the rules being sus
pended he was nominated by acclamatou.
For Street Commissioner, Mr.. Lessner pre-
eented the name of VIM. Mills and W.
Thomas proposed joseph Bolsn. On the fir:
ballot Mills had AS votes and Bolon So; neces
sary to choice 81. Mr. Bolan, having n
ceived majority OF all votes, was declare
the nominee, and the same was made unar
imous.
For City Solicitor, w. s. Thomas pr
sented the name OF F. NJ. Hagar, which ",
received with loud applause Mr.. Hagan el
pressed bis gratitude, but declined a reaom
nation.
Mr.. Lessner then presented the name
John L. Zimmerman, who was made Il
nominee for City Solicitor by scclamation.
For City Marshal, W. R. Burnett presents
the name of Vim. L. o Brien, aud J. s. Arc
that OF John L. Flynn. On first ballot N
O'Brien received Ga votes and Mr.. Flynn
Mr. O'Brien, having received majority of
votes in the convention, was declared Il
nominee for Marshal. On Judy Aron's m
ton, the nomination was made unanimou
For the Office Of Mayor, Mr.. Lessner,
some eloquent remarks, proposed "Hon."
J. Smith. J. P. Aartindell presented I
name of James johnson, junior, saying Il
positive assurance was given he would acce
if nominated. d. T. West named DR..
Myers. Seconded by W. S. Thomas.
first ballot Smith had 60 votes, johnson