Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-10-18

al for Mr.. Sweeney. Upon motion OF IN
latter Mr.. Morris was unanimously de
clared the nominee.
p. N. Hansen took the floor and sale
that II was bis pleasure to place In nomi
nation for County Assessor 9 gentleman
who lie known throughout the length ant
breadth Of the county. who needed nc
eulogy from him or any other person.
who lie capable and honest and will give
every one q fair deal. The nomination
was seconded by Frank Rogers, in 9 few
we'll spoken words. Mr.. Skillman In.
dorsed the platform and resolutions, and
tersely stated that be felt competent tc
fll the office, and would give the tsxpay.
ers . square deal IL be should be elected.
M. @. Cavanaugh announced that +.
III. Harmon would offer himself for re-
election 10 the Office of County Clerk and
sought the nomination. The announce.
ment was received with cheers for the old
gentleman. Luther Clarke, upon inquir.
ing II Mr.. Harmon had paid the usual fee,
and being assured 10 the Affirmative, said
" that being the case / will second the
notion" II lie needless 10 say that Mr..
Harmon's nomination was made by 30.
climation.
On Notion OF p. N. Hansen the nem!.
nation for Recorder was passed.
Nominations for District Attorney we're
now In order, and T. e. Haley placed In
nomination Peter Breen, who had ac-
ceptably served the county for the past
two years. Mr.. Haley lauded the aspir.
ant for re election for his integrity and
general qualifications for the Office, and
felt assured that he would be the unani-
nous choice Of the convention.
ABE Laird placed in nomination Q life
long Democrats young man educated
TO law. A. Wheeler. The young gentle
man being called before the conven lion
surprised nearly every lady and gentleman
in the hall by making g speech that few per-
son In Eureka had thought him capable Of.
His attitude was self. reliant and manly.
His address was attentively listened TO,
and every word be uttered stamped him as
q young man OF excellent judgment and
fine educational training and ability. He
said the young men we're bringing them.
selves TO the front. His remarks about
the District Attorneys Office were timely
and well chosen. He would esteem IL an
honor IL chosen to be placed ct the head
Of the educational institution of the
county, and were he the choice OF the
convention, be would work for the whole
ticket, but IL Mr.. Breen were chosen ~
the nominee, he would work for him a.
hard as for any man on 1t.
Mr.. Breen appeared before the conven-
ton with q short but brilliant speech. He
challenged Q contradiction Of the pledges
he made two years 60. A man could no
do his duty without making enemies, but
the better sentiment OF the community
would be with him. He wanted to be the
nominee, but pledged himself, II Mr..
Wheeler should beat him in the oonven.
tion he (Wheeler) would have no better
friend on election day than Peter Breen.
Loud spplause.)
A ballot was taken when Mr.. Wheeler
ceived SO votes was declared the regular
nominee of the convention. Mr..
Wheeler took the floor and said that be
took great pleasure in asking that Mr..
Breen's nomination be made unanimous.
Honest John Gregovich was placed In
nomination for Treasurer by J.. O. Powell,
who said the aspirant had been too long Q
Democrat and too long and favorably
known to require much TO be said about
him. Mr.. Gregovich said il the oonven-
tiou felt like giving him the nomination
and he should be elected, he would care
fully guard the county funds.
Motion to adjourn. Lost.
For Coroner and Public Administrator
T. E. Haley proposed the name Of Frank
McNamee. q young man who possesses
good business qualifications, is honest and
who, il elected to fill the Office, will do the
best he can. Mr.. McNamee was noni.
mated by aoolamation.
Capt. A. d. Rock was placed in nomina-
ton for County Surveyor by n. G. Cavan.
augh and was chosen by scclamstion.
For County Commissioner (Long TERM
NJ n Na.aHaroh narnaA W0n TavloR and
A. W. Campbell presented Owen Rice.
Mr.. Taylor said that he had known Mr..
Rice for q number OF years and he knew
Of q no more honest man, and il he had
known that Mr.. Rice intended to be a
candidate he would not have entered the
race.
Mr.. Rice was received by the conven-
ton with warm applause, and said Thai II
be was elected he thought he would be able
to perform the duties Of the Office
to the satisfaction OF the people OF
Eureka county. and being unable to do
much work would be glad TO be elected
TO the position. He received SO out OF SO
votes. Mr.. Taylor asked the convention
to make Mr.. Rice's nomination unani-
nous. Carried.
EVENING SESSION.
Az o U clOCh r. MsI uitcE . tcCCre "a
nearly two hours. the convention reas-
sembled.
The Star Band again enlivened the &C.
cssion and visitors filled the spare seats.
crowded the aisles and doorway until there
was not standing room for another man.
The gallery was mainly filled with ladies.
who appeared to take unusual interest in
the proceedings.
Fl. B. Mckee introduced j. M. North OF
Oak Tank, Pleasant Valley a farmer and an
old resident Of the county. He received
the nomination for Short Term County
Commissioners and will do his duty il
elected.
Pat Stanton, OF Ruby Hill. proposed q
vote Of thanks to T. e. Haley for the fair
and manly name In which he presided
over the convention. The motion was
put and carried.
EUREKA TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
For Justice Of the Pesce-J. W. Lock
wood.
For C~onstsble-Joe Ravell.
For School Trustee tLong Term)-Thos,
E. Haley.
For School Trustee (short Term)-Dr.
Jas. Williams.
Amusements OF the Season.
The Ladies' Fair for the Catholic Church
will be held at the Opera House the last
three EVENING" of thia month. Oct. 30. 80