The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-06

turned they reported the names of tn,
following gentlemen:
STATE CONVENTION.
J. H. Yore, Ben. +. Gable, j. T. Ken
worthy, Adolph Weckle, NJ. j McEn-
Try, Arthur Burial. August Huesing.
Alternates-M. NJ. Corbett. Eugene
Lewis, W. D. Webster, A. Donaldson
G. R. Metzgar, W H. Kistler. C. c
Herman.
CONGRESSIONAL
b. T. Gable, ]. II. Yore, W. II Lundy
A. r. Bryant, Eugene Lewis, VIM
Moore, Samuel Swisher
Alternttes-J NJ Reticker. II. C. Wi
will, b. d. Buford, Thos Tumble A. S
Wright, A. Donaldson S. Heagy.
SENATORIAL.
BID. Buford, J. r. Johnston, J C. La,
freuz, Thos Trumbull, Richard Batters-
by, D. ". Martin. L. C.. Elliott. w. D.
Webster, J. r. Underwood, Isaac Daw-
sou. Henry Vonach Andrew Donaldson
L. C. Blsnding, c. W. Negus.
VIM. McEniry, chairman of the COM
mttee on resolutions, introduced the fol,
lowing, which were unanimously adopted
%. Resolued, By the democrats of
Rock Island county in convention assem-
bled, that they have heard with profound
sorrow of the death of Hon. Samuel ].
rildeD; and that in common with the
democracy of the nation. they mourn his
loss.
Res0lced That by his death our country
has lost one of its wisest statesmen aud
counsellors. and most patriotic citizens.
Res0iced, That a copy of these resolu-
lions be telegraphed to Col. Samuel j.
Tilden, Greystone, Ionkers, New York
(2l Be
Resolced, By the democracy of Rock
Island county in convention as
sembled, fully conversant with the sen
timent OF our people as expressed by
them upon the question of congression-
al candidate to be chosen at Monmouth
on September IA, that We firmly believe
the nomination of a Rock Island county
man would materially enhance the
chances of the party in said county.
That should the delegates, chosen by
this convention to represent oar county
at the district convention, utter a
careful and conscientious consideration of
the wishes of the party throughout the
various counties comprising this district
deem it advisable to present candidate
from our county, We heartily recommend
and endorse Gilmore W. Hurst, of the city
Of Rock Island. as an eminently fit person
10 represent US III congress. and as the
choice OF 0uI county.
THE TICKET
The nomination of sheriff being first
in order, NJ. NJ. Corbett arose and said
that he had the pleasure of nominating
a man for sheriff whom he had known
for years; man who was respected by
the people of the county; man who
possessed the competency and ability to
discharge the duties of the office in
satisfactory manner, namely, Thomas
Sharp SIIvis. Mr.. J r. Johnston hearts,
ly seconded the nomination of Mr.. Silvis,
saying that the republicans had designat-
ed him as the "lone fisherman" but they
would find before the campaign was over
that he went fishing well supplied with
bait. W. Il. Luudy also seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Silvis, whose nomina>
was then made unanimous by acclama-
ton LouA calls were then made for
Slvis, and the
NEXT SHERIFF
of Rock Island county arose in his scat
and in q few well chosen words thanked
the convention for the honor conferred
upon him, stating that if elected he
would discharge the duties of the office
to the bes. of his ability. and he thought
to the satisfaction of the people,
John A. Wilson, of Rural was then nom
mated by reclamation for county judge,
upon the motion of NJ. J. McEniIy.
William McEniry placed James W.
CavaEaugh in nomination for county
clerk, and he was unanimously chosen.
For
COUNTY TREASURER
F. S. Gates presented the name Of John
Schafer, Jr. of Port Byron. He was
not as well known as the candidate for
sheriff, but he had been elected to the
board of supervisors from republican
and from Il town here the re
publican delegates to the county conyen-
ton were ignored and rebuked. M. j.
McEniry seconded the nomination. J.
II. Yore presented the name Of NJ NJ
Briggs. and an informal ballot was
with j II. Kerr and John
Streckfus as tellers. The ballot re-
suited; Schafer, 65 Briggs, 10. Mr..
Schafer was then nominated by accla
nation. 1t was left with the county
committee to select candidate for
of schools,
The towns and wards were called for
of the county committe, which
was constituted as follows:
Henry Won Ach.
Black Hawke. G. Hartman
Rural-A. Donaldson.
Coe-Frank Garnet.
South Rock Island. T. Kenworthy.
Port Byron-F. S. Gates.
Cordoya-W. d: Webster.
Zuma-M. j. McEniry.
Canoe Creek. NJ. Martin
Bowling-Jos. Starkey.
Buffalo Prairie-W. FL. Kistlcr.
Hamptou-No. 1. G. r. Wells; 2. L.
W. Brown; 3. G. 5. Church.
South Moline-No /, Andrew Shields;
2, W. A. Christensen.