The sun., 1890-05-13
RlCH'D VAUX FOR CONGRESS.
NAMED ny the DEMOCRATS FOR
SAMUEL J RiNDILL'S SEAT
he Has Bcen Mayor, Recorder, mud Priaon
Rei"rmer In Phiindriph!n npd Once,
Wears Ago, lie Danced with Victoria

"o NhH Ncen mayor, H"cnrder, md Prtaon
Ketormer In Philadelphia nnd Once,
Nemrs Ago. lie Danced with Victoria
PHILADELPHIA May l2.-EN-Mayor Rich
ard NauN, who danced with Queen Victoria
many years ago, and whose leaning arpcar-
ancc and aggressive ability have made him
famous in Democratic politics, was nominated
to-day to I'LL tho scat in Congress made vacant
by the doath Of Samuel ]. Randall. He lUomed
up as compromise candidate aGter tho Cart
ncr faction representing tho Cleveland wing
# tho party and tho NcAlccr faction
supporting Mr.. landal's tariff IDEAS had ev-
hausted themselves in light inside and OUT
sido OF court. Both Senator McAlrrr and cx-
Rerreson tativc Gontuor withdrew when it boz
came evident that there would be II hopeless
tanglo if they stayed in tho contest. Nnux's
namo was on every tongue when Temporary
Chairman RYAN called the convention to order.
There wero twenty-five policemen in tho
Convention, in charge of outcnunt, when
Squire McMuin arose and snld
This is n Democratic Convention. and, as
there will be peace here. | 500 no reason for
the presonco Of Republicans. Meaning the
policemcnl don't think thoro is any nocd for
the presence Of such persons TO hear what Is
going on"
Tho Chair ruled that tho policemen should
remain, but tho Squire protested so vigorously
to withdraw, which they did.
MIR. kolf Of the Seventeenth ward formally
offered the name Of the Hon. Richard Nnux.
Squire McMulicn. in seconding the nomna-
tior, said Air. NauI was Il Iacksonian Dcmo-
crat. fearless man; and a. man above snspi-
cion: man, too, who viii be elected and who
vii, not hO gagged in Congress"
The nomuaiion on motion OF Squire McNIul-
len was mado by accialnatiOn and ratified by
standing vote.
This resolution was unanimously adopted:
That ths great and varied industries o. rhaielphia
9elso.tq.y demand arIi r.ioFm tia WI Eivs our
aud oysr,hrow Al ,[nsIs ana combines which
hsys sSom,jy fom,.e%tns rs%ps ,ari rSyisi5n and
shall kent by ConSrsss by free Ta@ materials for IN:
duHries .e removal OF al needless ,aVes ihs
have bred and iosered monopoly combines
An3thor resolution was attribute to the mem-
ory of the late Samuel J. ltandal
Mr. NamA was born in PHILADELPHIA on Dec.
a9 ,bo SlG ar lie yus ADMITTED t1s 10 the 6aE
HSes T0 SccrdtarS Of HHa ta,o a John Fore
syth Of Presden: Van Buren's ADMINISTRATION
Statos MiHi%jeT to England. When Mr..
tho later surprised him by amounting him
temporary secretary of tho legation. one Of
OF the oEge to report at one Of tno continGntal
courts. He remained a. secretary until his
successor Bcnlalnln hNSn, was sent from the
United States tho next year. when Mr..
NauN went on u tiip on tho Continent. it was
during his service as Secretary Of Legation in
London that one Oi tho most memorable
events in his social career took place. At u
court ball Queen Victoria WAS particu-
larly pleased with tho manly grace Of
the handsome young IhiladelphiOu, and
expressed her desire to dance with
him. Mr. Van gladly obeycd the royal wish
and became famous. 10 subsequently, re-
turned 70 London and became Minister Ste-
VcnS' private secretary.
returning to this city in 1889, te was nomi-
mated for tho I.egslature in The old Ninth
pointed an inspector of the Eastern peniten-
form, which had been begun 10y his iather.
Mr.. NaCX has served rs an Inspector ever since
and has written II large number OF volumes on
phrenoloGy. in which his theory of hereditary
crime is set forth. Tie first attended a
Democratic State convention on Marcn
4, 1910. and WAS largely instrumental IN
bringing harmony out OF II chaotic faction tight.
He was appointed recorder Of the city in 1871.
After seven years service without pay Of any
kind he retired, and published Il volume entitled
"Recordcd Decisions" which is still regarded
Ms u valuabl" tONt book. Hewas defeated for
Mayor IN 1912 by John ". IScOtt. in 1915 by
John Swift and IN lS5l by Robert r.. Conrad.
in 1856. he was elected Mayor. and in 1888 was
defeated for reelection by Alexander Henry.
Mr. NauX iS II member Of tho Masonic order
and nn OK -Grand Master of this state. He is
regarded as Il leading authority on Masonic
Jurisprudence, aud two lodges in this city bear
his name.