Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-27

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was recognized fact that all depart
ments OF the municipal government were
business machines, and should be run
by business men.
Seconding speeches were made in
rapid succession from every quarter of
the hall, but Ramish was evidently the
most popular OF the three candidates.
The nominations having been closed
the candidates were called to the plat
form, and after being introduced made
brief speeches.
w. j. A. Smith congratulated the con-
vention upon the fact that it had three
such good names to choose from, either
of whom would do honor to the party if
elected. He had served eleven years as
a deputy in the assessors office, for
eight of which he had been chief deputy,
and therefore was confident of his ability
to run the office. He had tried to do
his duty to all, and he should still con-
tinue to do so.
w. R. Stephenson was proud of the
privilege of addressing the convention.
He had tried to do what was right and
honest while in Office, and would do so
again. His fate was in their hands.
A. Ramish said he fully realized the
Importance of the position for which he
was a candidate, but felt confident of
his ability to fulfill the duties of said
Office as we'll as any man in the city.
The roll was then called by precincts,
but before the result of the first ballot
was made known a number of changes
were made in favor of Ramish, which oc-
casioned delay of considerable dura-
ton. Finally, however, motion was
made and carried, to the effect that
Ramish be declared the nominee of the
convention unanimously by acclamation.
The next order of business was an
nounced to be that Of presenting the
names of candidates for the office of city
auditor.
A motion was made to adjourn until
O'Clock pm, but was promptly voted
down.
Jack Marcy then rose to a question of
privilege, and stated that rumor was
current in the hall to the effect that at
meeting Of the Liquor Dealers associ-
alton, held at Turner hall on Tuesday
night, the saloon men had endorsed
Hazard for mayor. He wished the con-
vention to know that this was not true.
Chairman Ryan then asked: SIS
there a candidate for auditor?" to
which a voice responded, eyes, a
dozen.'
Ex-Mayor G. E. Thorn said it afforded
him a great deal of pleasure to name for
the important office of city auditor,
Charles M. Williams, whose career
he had watched from earliest boy
hood to the present time, and whom
he knew had followed the right course.
He had filed positions in the assessors.
county clerks and United States land
offices with credit to himself and the
party, and he was eminently fitted for
the position of auditor.
A. Orfila, on behalf of the Spanish
Americans of this city, claimed repre-
sentation on the municipal ticket, and
nominated Frank A. Mauricio, as the
only man who could offset the Republi-
can candidate for the same office.
L. E. Gibhon, in nominating John ID.
Schieck, said that it was not only good
policy, but it was also in good taste in
selecting business men to transact the
city's business, to choose men "to the
manor born" Such an one was Mr..
Schieck. He had for the past thirty
years seen Los Angeles grow from a
small pueblo to vast city, and he de-
served recognition at the hands of the
Democratic party.
Messrs. Northcraft and Carlton Sec
onded Frank A. Mauricio, and Willig
seconded the nomination of j. d.
Schieck.
A. Parker nominated Fred Potts, a
young man who was known to every
Democrat in the city, and who came of
a nice family.
J. Davidson and A. T. Patton seconded
j. d. Schieck; r. r. DomiEguez per-
formed a like Office for F. A. Mauricio,
while r. 3. Powell seconded Fred Potts.
On motion OF Nordholt, the nomina-
tions were then closed, and balloting was
proceeded with, ,sawhich:resulted, after a
number Of changes had been made, in
favor of Schieck and Mauricio, as fol-
lows: f. A. Mauricio, SO; j. D. Schieck,
Il; G. M. Williams, %; Fred Potts, 1.
Total, 1879. Necessary for choice, 95.
None of the candidates having received
the necessary number of votes, the chair
a second ballot.
ruled out of order by the chairman, and
for several minutes scene of confusion
took place. Finally, however, order
was restored, and the majority being in
favor of continuing, the second ballot
was proceeded with and resulted as fol-
lows F. A. Mauricio, 81; J. d. Schieck,
90; @. NJ. Williams, total, 1888; neces-
sary for choice, 90.
On motion of T.. E. Gibbon, the nomi
nation of f. A. Mauriclo was then de-
clared unanimous by acclamation; and
on motion of Judge Guthrie recess was
taken until 80 o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
1t was As o'clock before all the dele
gates got together again, but Chairman
Ryan at once called them to order and
announced that nominations for city
treasurer would be entertained.
Fred Harkness presented the name of
l. H. Polk, and referring to that gentle
mans connection with the Southern
Pacific Railroad company, and the U. S.
land Office, said that no further remarks
were necessary. Mr.. Polk was Demo-
crat. and was in every respect qualified
to ill the Office he sought at the hands
of his party. He was not the nominee
OF any bank, clique or corporation.
On motion of r. Dominguez the NOM
nations were closed and Mr.. Polk was
nominated by acclamation.
Mr.. Polk briefly thanked the conven-
ton for the honor it had conferred on
him, and pledged himself if elected to
fulfill the duties of his Office according
to law.