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the third ward.
Mr.. Bergman stated that it had been
generally reported on the streets that the
Democratic and Republican conventions
would unite on n candidate for mayor, ifa
gentleman not obnoxious to either party
could be chosen, and he believed it would
be wise to coufer with the Democratic
convention.
LAYING THE TRAP.
Mr.. Potter moved that a conference
committee, consisting of one delegate
from each ward. be appointed to confer
with a committee from the Democratic
convention; that the Democratic conven-
ton be asked to appoint a conference
committee; that the Republican committee
begiven no power other than that of mere
committee of consultation, and that, after
the appointment Of the committee, a re-
cess of thirty minutes be taken.
Chairman Bergman rushed the motion
through without repeating it or giving
time for its discussion. The vote was al
most a tie, but the chair ruled that the
motion was carried. A division was
called for, the chair was sustained, and
Messrs. Potter, Beseherer and Rabbit were
appointed as the committee. The Dem
ocrat convention was notified that a
committee desire TO meet a committee
from that convention, a reply was received
to the effect hat the request would be
granted, and a recess was taken.
THE SCHEME EXPOSED.
When the convention re-assembled Mr..
Potter reported that he had nothing to
report because his committee had no
power to act. He appeared to regret the
helpless condition of the committee. but
as he was very particular to specify that
it should have no power when he moved
for its appointment, the spectators re-
ceiyed his manifestations of regret with a
proper seasoning of doubt. Mr.. Potter
admitted, however, that the Democratic
committee had acted in a spirit of fair
ness, and although it had been invited to
meet the Republicans, it had finally made
a suggestion, when of a fact it had been
inveigled into a conference with the osten-
sible purpose of listening to proposals.
The Democratic committee had suggested
that both conventions united on Hon. T.
Dyer for mayor, with the understanding
that j. w. Hammond, or some other
Republican, be endorsed by both parties
to fill the vacancy in the council, caused
by the election of Mr.. Dyer.
Mr.. Bergman shifted contemptuously
and said he supposed the Democrats
wanted to endorse the choice of this
convention, but did not state who the
choice would be.
Mr.. H~ollingsworth moved that the
committee be discharged and the motion
was carried.
STILL FURTHER EXPOSED.
Mr.. Sweet moved that the convention
proceed to nominate n candidate for
mayor. Before the motion was put Col.
Babbitt took the floor and expressed his
opinion of the Republican committee of
conference. He thought the appoint
ment Of the committee was ill-advised,
and when he entered the committee room
he was embarrassed by a restriction upon
his actions which permitted him to con-
slider nothing but a surrender from the
opposition, when apparently the com
mittee had been chosen for a different
purpose. He believed it was the duty Of
the convention to take some action upon
the suggestions of the Democratic CON-
mittee. He did not state that after his
committee had been selected 1t had been
coached by certain members of the CON
v%ention, but left a large gap for that in
ference. His suggestion that some action
be taken regarding the consultation of the
committees was ignored by the conven-
ton, however, and the motion to proceed
with nominations was put and carried.
Mr.. Sweet nominated Geo. w. Hoyt
and Mr.. Hammond nominated Col. A.
t. Rabbit. Col. Babbitt stated that hepre-
ferred his name-be not considered by the
convention, and Mr.. Potter at once sprang
to his feet with a motion that the secre-
tary cast the ballot of the conception for
Mr.. Hoyt. The motion was carried and
a committee was sent after Mr.. Hoyt
BARKUs IS wLLIN'.
The committee was absent less than
five minutes and returned with Mr..
Hoyt. Mr.. Hoyt said it had been stated
that he would accept the nomination if
he got it, and he would. He was a young
man who had no history, but was willing
to make one. He was now a member OF
the board of county commissioners and
hoped to go higher. He would endeavor
to be elected.
Mr.. Bergman jumped up as soon as
Mr.. Hoyt sat down. He fairly beamed
with an intensity of purpose. Mr.. Hoy
must be elected, he proposed to sec 10 i
that he was elected, and waving his arm
aloft he called first on Col. Rabbit ant
then on Mr.. Potter to echo the refrain
These gentlemen houndered around in al
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