Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-18

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AS will be seen Brown got the necessary
number of votes with not one to spare.
There was loud cheering for Brown and he
was lifted so the stage. Mr.. Wall moved
the nomination be made unanimous,
which carried
Brown was introduced as the next sher-
if and said it was something of a surprise
as he had not been certain of the nomina-
ton. All the candidates had treated each
other fairly and if elected all would be
proud of their sheriff.
Nominations for register of deeds an
nounced in order but the crowd wanted to
hear Mr.. Massey who said he had been
used fairly and if his work would elect
Brown he would be elected
Boon was called for and took the stage.
He said he was a Republican and intended
to vote the Republican ticket.
Mr.. Ault said he wanted the nomination
and thanked his friends for their support,
but was certainly Republican yet.
Mr.. Watt said he had not been much of
candidate and would make speech in
proportion. He thanked his friends and
pledged his whole support to the ticket.
For register of deeds Mr.. H. L. Arnold
nominated Mr.. r. C. Dean.
Mr.. DEAN said the presumption had been
he was candidate. He wanted to say
that he was not candidate and would
help elect the ticket.
Mr.. Coffin said he wanted to pay de-
served tribute to man for his loyalty
when loyalty was needed. He was spared
today with marks of the rebellion. He
nominated Mr.. Daniel Murphy, of Clear
water.
Rev. Harmon said the Fourth ward was
unit for that Prince Of good fellows, r.
DEAN. Mr., Dean was out of the way
and he would second the nomination.
Mr.. Joe E. Henley said none would give
greater credit to the defenders Of the union
than himself and friends Of the First
ward. They had man they wanted to
nominate-a young man, Mr.. Lester Nc
Bee. He had been in every political bat
tie in the county since II.
Mr.. Allen nominated Mr.. w. A. Cald-
we'll in neat speech.
There seemed to be no more nominations
and the roll call commenced.
First ward-McBee "a
Second-Murphy 131, McBee IL, Cald-
well p
Third-Caldwell 81.
Fourth-Murphy %, T. P. Murphy 6.
Fifth-Murphy s, Caldwell 6.
Sixth-Murphy l, McBee Is.
The vote announced:
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Most enthusiastic cheers followed the
announcement, and on motion of Hen
ley nomination made unanimous.
Mr.. Murphy, being called upon, said he
regretted his inability to respond in fitting
language. He had been treated fairly and
gentlemanly by his opponents. They were
Republicans without the revenue only"
clause. He hoped no one would have
cause to regret having supported him.
Mr. McBee, being called for, said he had
somewhat of a "hankering" for register of
deeds, but come TO the conclusion Republi-
cans intend for him to earn an earnest liv-
He had been downed and would give his
earnest support
Mr.. Caldwell said he wanted the nomi-
nation and that was the motivn he had in
view, and had desire greater than that
to see a ticket to sweep the field, and you
gentlemen have decided it; | expected you
would; - Cheersl-"It impressed me
very heavily but did not get me down.
Am still Republican and don't think for
moment am not. VIII give my enthusi-
astic support" He extended his thanks
to the Third ward.
For county clerk, Mr.. joe E. Henley
nominated 5. Dunkin, present incumbent.
Mr. L. B. Jewett seconded the nomina-
ton.
Mr. w. r. Payne moved a suspension of
the rules and Dunkin nominated. The
motion carried unanimously.
There were cries fos Dunkin. and he was
soon on the stage. lie said he could not
make a speech but would thank the con-
veution for the nomination.
Nominations for county coroner resulted
in bringing before the convention DR.. J.
". Shutz, J. r. Dutton. John c. Bayman,
DR.. K F. Purdy, ". H. Scott, Alex
Clark, (colored) Valley Center; L. E Ham
berg, Levi Mclaughlin.
| The vote was announced as follows:
/ DR.. j. W. ShultZ. Observation-Disclosures.
| J. c. BaymSn Observation-Disclosures. ii
t DR.. X. 4. Purdy $
/ W. ID SCOUT. Observation-Disclosures. Y
! Alex Clark 2if
| l. T. Hamberg. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. c
4 Levi Mclaughlin Observation-Disclosures. l.
Total 27s
Mr.. CLARK, being called upon, said he
! felt glad to met the convention. He was
glad he belonged to the Republican party.
| de said he could hardly appreciate how
| his nomination came around so suddenly.
For county surveyor Senator o. H. Bent
| ley said the ticket so far was strong one
and for the purpose Of railyinc the Young