Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-27

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and honest administration. His motto
was: "He serves the Democratic party
best, Who best serves the city,
Judge All. King said it afforded him
great pleasure to second this nomina-
ton, az Mr.. Ward was a gentleman of
culture and unblemished character; and
he heartily endorsed all that had been
said in his favor.
f.. G. Bower. in nominating R. A.
Ling, said he did so with pride, because
the name was one against which no one
could say aught. This candidate
had always been among the fore
most in the ranks of the Democrats
when there was any work to be done,
and he had always gone down into his
pockets to meet the expenses of the
party and carry it to success. He had
risen from, but was still one of, the
! people.
Mr.. Northcraft seconded the nomina-
ton OF K. A. Ling, and eulogized him
until called to "time" by the convention.
Col. j. j. Ayers said that the other
day when the convention adjourned, he
had expressed himself as tired of putting
up tickets only to have them knocked
down. Since then, he had tried his ut
most to feel the public pulse, and bring
out some one whose victory could be as
sured. 1t was sufficient for him to rise
and second the enomlnation of John Shir-
! ley Ward, to show that he found such
man as was required. He had no doubt
that as the head of the ticket, Mr.. Ward
would carry the whole ticket through.
He advised the convention to act with
prudence, as the enemy was strong and
cunning.
Fred Harkness seconded r. A. Ling's
nomination, ,and said that he was always
in favor of the laboring men and would
undoubtedly get the laboring man s VOTE
r. B. Powell, j. S. Redona and G. w.
Allender seconded the nomination of
J. Shirley Ward, and on motion OF T. F.
Donahue the nominations were then
closed.
The candidates were called upon to
take the platform, and r. A. Ling ad-
dressed the convention as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen of the
convention: want to say to you that
this is the proudest moment of my life,
when | can appear before nv fellow
citizens asking for the nomination for
the high and important Office of mayor
of this city. want to say to you that
if you give me this nomination, that
will go forth from this hall to battle for
the cause, and will be elected as sure
as the 1st of December rolls around l
have been in this fight for month, and
| have faced the battle. l care not
who was against me, and if elected
pledge you my word and honor that I
will give you safe, conservative, econ
omical and pure an administration as |
can possibly give you. l have been here
for seventeen years. My family is here.
My children were born here, and all
that l have in the world near and dear
to me is here in the city OF Los Angeles.
pay taxes, | am proud to say, on fifteen
thousand dollars worth of property,
and | came here seventeen years
ago with a dollar and six bits in my
pocket. | went to work to keep my
family, at carpentry work, and l don't
know whether made very good car
penter or not, but did the best could.
Gentlemen, | say to you now, if am
elected there will be no chickering's or
strifes in my administration. l will
give my time and talents, and every
thing have in the world l give it to
serve the people faithfully, honestly,
honorably and we'll. l thank you.
John Shirley Ward said that twenty
four hours earlier he had no idea of
appearing as candidate before the con-
vention, and in doing so, he came, not
to seek an office, but, as far as numz
Der of his friends were concerned, it
sought him. He was a Democrat of the
old school, one of those who had level
heads and backbones of iron.
He had taken an humble
and honest part in every canvass
for the past fifteen years ii elected the
voice of the people should be to him as
the voice of God, and he would concen-
trate every gift with which he had been
endowed for the benefit of the city. He
would protect the rights of the poor as
we'll as those of the millionaire, and
would let the corporations perish to let
the people live.
A scene of great excitement ensued,
as three cheers were asked for the re-
spective candidates by A. T. Patton and
Fred Harkness, and each side attempted
to drown the others shouts.
Order being again restored, ballot
was taken and resulted as follows: r.
A. Ling, 118; j. S. Ward, u. Total,
100. Necessary for choice, 96.
The successful candidate was picked
up by a number ofspectators and carried
on their shoulders to the platform, when
friends briefly and retired
L. +. DOnahue move to declare r. A.
Ling the unanimous nominee of the con-
vention, but there were number of
dissenting voices, and the motion barely
carried.
Chairman Ryan then announced that
the next order of business was that of
dividing the convention into ward con-
ventions for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the council and board OF
education. to be reported back to the
convention.
After a recess of almost an hours
duration, the convention again came to
order and the reports were read and
adopted as follows:
City Council.
First Ward: F. M. Nickel.
Second Ward: D. Innes.
Third Ward: G. Gassen.
Fourth Ward: V. Ponet.
Fifth Ward: Referred to city central
committee.
Sixth Ward: j. T. Bearden.
Seventh Ward: D. McGarry.
Eighth Ward: G. Mesnager.
Ninth Ward: F. Cobb.
Board of Education.
First Ward: J. e. Frick.
Second Ward: M. G. Marsh.
Third Ward E. Wineburgh.
Fourth Ward: G. Lantz.