The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Harmonious and Well Attended
A Good and Strong Ticket Named.

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manent organization and five on reso-
lutions.
The Chair appointed on credentials,
Simon Rothchilds, Jerry Shehan, j. G.
Lands, John Blagg and Henry Meyers;
on permanent organization, w. J. Win
field, Col. L. Swigart, c. L. Sherman,
7. J. Foley and A. NJ. German; on res
olutions, C. w. Liggett, V. T. Lansing,
II. Justinson, Herman Hassler and A.
G.. Buchanan.
On motion, recess Of Is minutes
was taken to give the committees time
to perform their labor.
On the convention reassembling, the
committee on credentials reported the
following delegates entitled to seats in
the conventions:
1st Ward-W. Winfield, CIV. Liggett.
I'd Wards. Rothschild, M.Dunnett.
Sd Ward-W. l. Miller, F. A. Smalley.
4th Ward-A. II. Martin, GOe. Coble.
Detroit-V. 7. Lansing, II. Wagner,
JeffersOn-JOhn Lindsay, S. McNash.
Hays. O.. Lands. Geo. Wilsey.
Garfield-H. II. Mcdonald, PHI. Myers.
Lincoln-J. Sheahan, G. l.. Sherman.
Sand Springs-H. Garten, G. F.Knight.
Liberty-JOnas Heron, Martin Heron.
Enterprise Hassler, J. NJ. HOey.
Hoppe. +. Blaich, ID. o. Bell.
Logan. IL. Weaver, A. S. Seeds.
Willowdale-A. NJ. German, J. Blagg.
Newbern-Geo. Easter, James Smith.
Chapman Patrick Quirk, L. J. Foley.
Rinehart-J. y. Heller, j. Bonebrake.
Buckeye-A. q. Buchanan, j. Stauffer.
RIDGE. Alexander, II. D. JuStiSon.
Sherman Jones, J. B. Wise.
FlOra-IIenry Hanks, votes.
Report of the committe received and
adpted.
Committee on permanent organiZa-
ton reported in favor of the temporary
officers acting as the permanent officers
for the convention. Report adopted.
Committee on resolutions reported
the following resolutions. which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved That we endorse the administration
Of Grover Cleveland, president of the United
States, and that his judicious administration OF
the affairs OF the government merits the support
and encouragement OF the democratic party, and
the people irrespective OF party, In the further
performance of his duties,
Resolved, That Col Thomas Moonlight, the
pre-eminent soldier and statesman, and his asso-
cates on the State ticket and the platform of the
Leayenworth convention should receive the sup
port Of all good citizens.
Resolved, That We call upon every democrat in
Dickinson county, to use all honorable means to
secure the election Of the Hon, j. G. Lowe to con-
Sress.
Resolved, That we favor such a reduction of
the tariff viii give the western farmers and la
bOrers the necessaries of life, without adding 25
to 100 per cont. for the wealthy manufacturers of
the east.
Resolved, That we pledge our enthusiastic and
hearty support to the nominees of this conven-
ton. C. w. LIGGETT, Chm.
On motion, the convention proceeded
to the nomination of county officers.
W. l. Miller placed in nomination for
the office Of Probate Judge, w. p.
Seeds. On motion, Mr.. Seeds was
made the unanimous choice of the con-
vention. Mr.. Seeds thanked the con-
vention for the honor bestowed, and
pledged himself to the faithful per-
Torrance of every duty if elected.
The next in order was nomination
for the Office Of County Attorney. NJ.
Dunnett placed in nomination George
5. Emig, and Squire German nominal
ted G. E. Richardson. Mr.. Winfield
moved that when more than one can
lidate was nominated for the same of
fee, the first ballot be informal. The
secretary then called the roll of pre-
Richardson received % votes and
Emig 81. The formal ballot was then
5aken-Richardson receiving 26 votes
and Emig is. On motion, Mr.. Rich
lrdSon was made the unanimous choice
IF the convention for the office of Coun-
5y Attorney. Mr.. Richardson thanked
The convention for the honor.
The convention then proceeded to the
selection of candidate for District
Clerk. a. NJ. German nominated HI.
j. Neumiller, of Solomon, and Simon
RothSchilds nominated NJ. V. Brilliant. |
The informal ballot was then taken
Brilliant received, % votes and Neu- |
miller 81. The formal ballot standing
he same. On motion, Mr.. Brilliant |
vas made the unanimous choice of the |
He was called before the
and thanked his friends for
heir support in the past and pledged
himself to work for success.
D. D. Hornaday was nominated bv
reclamation for the Office of County Su-
He thanked the conven-
ion for the renewed honor, spoke of
us laborS in the past and pledged his
Undivided time and energies to place
he schools of the banner county, if in
lis power, at least equal to any in the
tate.
On motion, committee of IL was
ppointed by the Chair to act as the
'ounty Central Committee. The Chair
ppointed the following members, viz.
'homas Kirby. S. Rothschild, Abilene:
|. Henquenet, Hope; Herman Hassler.
II. Hankes, Flora: J. She
an, Lincoln; J. A. Hitler. Reinhart:
r. z. Lansing, Center; DIR. T. n. Gum,
-nlaln. I IL Wonr-or o-a.