The tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1890, 1890-04-09
A. Il. DICKERMAN FOR MAYOR.
He Is Nominated by the Republican Con
vention--A City Committee Chosen,

vention-A City Committee Chosen,
3:15 p m.-About 80 republican veter
ans with a fair number of spectators have
assembled. Every one inquiries when
will the convention begin. The young
politicians look anxious, but the veter,
ans are cool.
S:35-It Is found that there is no city
republican organization. Much consulta
ton as to what will be done. Dan Mckay
takes up a position on the right of the
chair. Judge Race is thoughtful. Give-a-
dam Jackson arrives. No cheers.
S:45.-Judge Race calls the meeting to
order and subsidies.
c. W. Pomercy nominates c. M.
Webster, as good parliamentari will
be needed in the chair. j. d. Taylor
seconds the nomination. The ayes have
it.
Douglas Martin. the Great Falls Gin.
cinnatus and G. W. Pomeroy are appoint
ed to escort Mr.. Webster to the chair.
Mr.. Martin observes that he is not de-
legate, but no excuses are taken.
Mr.. Webster takes the chair amid ap-
plause. Dan Mckay comes up smiling
and nominates G. W. Pomeroy for secre-
tary. Carried.
The chair suggests that committee on
credentials and permanent organization
be appointed.
]. D. Taylor, who thinks he is among
the Solons of the Granite block, moves
for committee on credentials. Carried,
Dan Mckay, whose mind is running
on permanent control, moves that city
committee be formed after the candidate
for mayor has been named.
The char explains that he had refer
ence to the city convention. DanMcKay
feels sat upon and subsidies.
9p. m.-Rev. W. B. Coombe reports
from the committee on credentials that
all the delegates are present except
Frank Coombs. As alternate he is ap-
pointed to take his place. Some joker
remarks that this is proper as there is
only the difference OF letter between
each name.
Mr.. Graham reports with much gravity
that the committee on permanent organ
lzatlon suggests that the temporary or
ganization be made permanent, Carried.
Mr.. Pomeroy sharpens his pencil and
prepares for business.
comes forward. The assemblage Is in a
state OF expectancy. Judge Race, who
has been telling good story of pioneer
HnVp in Wiopnnciy nos
veterans wonder how Dan Mckay has
come to be in good standing again.
Dan assumes an attitude like that of
the chieftain who said: "Foemap Il am
Roderick Dhu." and proceeds: .
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen: 1t
affords me much pleasure to name as our
candidate for mayor one who has been
Identified with the early days of Great
Falls. Applause.l He Is heavy prop
erty holder and has been here since per
manent buildings were started, sharing
with us all the discomforts of pioneer
life, cheering us in days of gloom and re-
joicing with us in the full sunshine of
prosperity, which has now dawned upon
our city. [Applause,] He is public
spirited citizen, but likewise very con-
servativs. He will assist in every move.
ment to promote the welfare of Great
Falls: [Applause.l He is young in years
but old in experience. citizens,
move that our candidates for mayor be
Arthur E. Dickerman. [Applause.
Ex Game Inspector Taylor seconds the
nomination and the band plays "Hail to
the Chief" {but the band was ABSENT.
The char puts the nomination, which
is carried by acclamation.
Dan Mckay, the irrepressible, who has
his heart set on city committee, now
moves that one be appointed. Carried.
Il. +. Rolfe comes in and talks with Tay-
lor and Winters. Fears are expressed
that Mckay will "boss" things. Rolfe
goes sadly away with Race.
9:5O-A recess of 10 minutes is allowed
to chose committeeman. The delegates
form into groups. The following COM
mittee is reported: First ward, q. W.
Pomeroy; Second, Judge Race; Third.
Dan Mckay; Fourth, B. H. Powers.
The report is accepted. j. D. TAYLOR
moves that Will Hanks be made member
at large with the rank of chairman, Fin
ally it dawns ON the meeting that Mr..
Hanks resides outside the CITY limits.
Then j.. d. Taylor, who ought to know
parliamentary practice better, moves that
the four elect committeeman at large
to preside over them. The melton is car
ried and all fear that Dan Mckay would
be chairman, is removed.
A letter from Frank w. Webster, de.
Ginning to be candidate, is received. 1t
Is referred to the First ward delegates
and the convention adjourns sine die.
JOE STEINER SHOT IN THE FACE