Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-31

upon him. a Judge should have years of
experience, he should be learned in the
law, and such man is John w. Arm
strong. [Applause.l
Matt. L. johnson seconded the nomipe-
tion of Judge Armstrong, and concurred in
the remarks of the gentleman who pre-
ceded him. He claimed that the office Of
Superior Judge was the most important in
the county. The Court holds our prop
erty, our lives and our personal liberty, as
it were, in his hands, and he should be a
man of mature years, of ability and integ-
rity-one in whom we can repose entire
confidence. Judge Armstrong has filled
that position for four years to the satisfac-
ton of all parties. OF all the cases taken
on appeal from his to the Supreme Court,
of age and established ability, and the peo-
pie should not set him aside for an untried
and unknown quantity.
R. NJ. Clarken also seconded the nomi-
nation of Judge Armstrong in a short and
complimentary speech Re said the strong
arm of the people of Sacramento county
and the Armstrong of the Democracy were
sure 10 win in the coming contest.
Judge Armstrong was nominated by ac-
clamation.
At $50 P. NJ, on motion of r. o. Cravens,
the Convention took a recess until 7:30.
Evening Session.
The Convention re-assem bled at 7:45 P.
NJ, II. NJ. LaRue in the chair.
r. NJ. Clarken placed in nomination for
Sheriff Benjamin F. Bailey, gentleman
who he said, had served the county in
the capacity of Supervisor for twelve years,
and who had the entire confidence of the
people.
NJ PIT ,rre, ,,ev,,;,,o..1 H. ooolo.,,o
ton, and, being called upon, went upon the
platform and addressed the Convention
He indorsed the platform and resolutions,
said he would use every effort to secure the
election of the entire ticket, and, if elected,
would fill the Office of Sheriff to the best of
his ability.
When the order of business was reached
for the naming of candidate for County
CLERK there was apparently no candidate
After delay of several minutes R. NJ
Clerken named Robert Fisher, and he was
nominated by acclamation.
Mr.. Fisher addressed the Convention at
length, and his remarks were received with
much enthusiasm
For Auditor and Recorder w. A. Gett,
Jr., placed IN nomination Edward Man
love, of Brighton. There being no other
candidate Mr.. Manlove was nominated by
acc!amation. Mr.. Maplove addressed the
Convention, stating thar he was native
OF California, and would do all in his
power to elect the ticket. He returned
thanks to the Convention for the honor
conferred upon him.
w. A. Gett. Jr., placed J. ". Hughes in
nomination for District Attorney and he
was chosen by acclamatiOn.
MIR. Hughes made short address, saying
be would go into the canvass to win and
predicted the success of the entire ticket.
Matt. F. Johnson placed in nomination
for Treasurer George F. Bronner.
Mr.. Bronner declined.
r. 0. Cravens nominated E. Klebitz and
he was unanimously elected.
K. o. Crayens nominated for Coroner
John Miller, and he was nominated by ac-
clamation.
Mr.. Miller went forward, made short
address and thanked the Convention for
the nomination,
For Public Administrator, Anthony
Green named Alf r. Estill
Judge W. a. Henry placed in nomina-
nation George f. Bronner.
The roll was called, with the following
result: Estill u.s. Bronner "a
Mr.. Esdll was declared the nominee Of
the Convention.
On motion of George f. BrCnner, the
nomination Of Mr.. Estill was made unani-
nous.
]. NJ. Stephenson placed in nomination
for County Surveyor A. G. Winu. He was
| nominated by reclamation.
SUPERVISORS.
The different Supervisor districts re-
ported the following as their nominees for
Supervisors
Second District-Andrew Black.
Third District-Elias Rott
Fourth District-E. Greer.
Isadore Townsend placed in nomination
for Police Judge r. NJ. Clarken, seconded
by ]. W. Hughes.
Matt. Coffee nominated Judge w. A.
Henry, seconded by w. A. Gett, Jr. On
roll-call the vote stood Clarken 104 Henry
SO.
On motion of Judge Henry the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Clarken was made unanimous.
Mr.. Clarken was called for and on taking
the platform said he thanked the Conven-
ton for the confidence they placed in him
by naming him as their candidate If the
Democracy stood by him he was confident
he would get enough votes on the outside
| to elect him.
The selection of Justices and Constables
was referred to the Central Committee
The Convention adjourned after tender
| ing vote of thanks to its officers with
| three cheers for the ticket.
THE TICKET.
Senator-Hugh NJ. LaRue
Assemblymen-Eighteeuth District, Clan
ence c. Clark; Nineteenth District, ]. J.
O'Connor Twentieth District, James Elder.
Superior Judge-John ". Armstrong.
Sheriff-Benjamin Bailey.
County Clerk-Robert Fisher.
Auditor and Recorder Edward Man
| love.
District Attorney. W. Hughes.
| County Treasurer-E. Klebitz.
| County Coroner-John Miller.
| Public Administrator. H. Estill.
| County Surveyor-A. G. Winn.
| Supervisors-Second District, A. Black
Third District, Elias Rott; Fourth District
| Z. Greer.
| Police Judge-R. N. Clarken.