Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-09-03
LUZERNE REPUBLICANS.
The Slate Went Through with Only One
Machine Candidate Left.

out the slated programme. There were
over two hundred delegates present, and
they took matters in calm, easy-going
what's-the-use way. The result of their
work gives the Democrats unbounded
satisfaction. Not one of the candidates
named comes from above Wilkes-Barre,
and despite the strenuous efforts put
forth by the upper end people they
failed to get recognition. To add to the
locality blunder they also refused to
recognize the claims Of the Welsh voters
for the nomination of Prothonotary or
Clerk of the Courts. The tickets make
up is weak, geographically or otherwise.
The delegates were called to order by
L. B. Landmesser, Chairman of the
County Committee. Isaac 2. Hand.
ESQ.,, was elected Permanent Chairman.
Chas. Jacobs, of Plymouth, and J. J.
Thomas, of Wilkes-Barre, were elected
Secretaries. Nominations for Additional
Law Judge being in order, j. N. Ander-
son named George S. Ferris, of West
Pittston. Delegate Starbird named AL
fred Darte, of Kingston, and A. II. Dick
son named Lyman III. Bennett of Wilkes
Barre. Jos. Neuburger, who represented
Freeland, seconded Darte's nomination
i'll u neat speech. Ferris's name was
withdrawn before the balloting COM
menced, and Bennett went through with
rush, beating Darte, whose support
came almost entirely from this end, two
to one. Everyone was surprised at the
machines strength The vote was Ben
nett, 1856; Darte, Ga. Benefits nomina-
ton was made unanimous, the motion
being seconded by Mr.. Neuburger
General w. II. Mccartney, of Wilkes
Barre, was nominated for District Attor-
ney. Mr. Neuburger seconded this nomi-
nation also and as there was no opposi-
ton it was given to Mccartney by
acclamation.
The Prothonotary was next in the
o:der of nominations, but many of the
machine delegates were getting hungry,
and it was voted to adjourn, ostensibiy
for dinner. William D. Evans, of Pitts
ton, was the slated candidate, and was
opposed by the present incumbent,
Christopher Wren, of Plymouth. Had
the bosses cracked their whips they
could have defeated the motion to ad-
journ and run their man through with
ease, but they missed the opportunity
and lost their chance to keep the slate
intact. When the delegates got outside
they were capturned by runners for the
two candidates. The lower end people
hNlC 10 ONCi bdl IC . Nltltdl anu dlltl
numerous conferences with Wrens
friends an arrangement was arrived at
for the afternoon session.
When the convention met again at
p. M. the Committee on Resolutions
made their report. 1t was adopted on
a motion by Mr.. Neuburger The reso-
lutions indorse the platform and candi-
dates of the State Convention, rejoice in
the successful administration of Harri-
son, sympathize with all movements to
improve the condition of the laboring
classes, and denounce official malfeas-
ance in all stations, high or low.
resolution was then presented basing
representation in future county conven-
tions on the party vote of each election
district. The resolution was put to
vote, which resulted in a tie. The ques-
ton was laid on the table.
Chairman Hand then called for the
names of aspiring candidates for the
Prothonotaryship. Thomas Reed. of
Eckley, nominated Wren, and Col
Campbell, in grand campaign ha-
rangue, put up Mr.. Evans. This end of
the county went solid for Wren and he
came out on top with 119 votes, Evans
receiving So.
For Clerk of the Courts DR.. Cassel-
berry put up William Schwartz, of Halle
ton, and the nomination was seconded
by Mr. Neuburger. The name of George
j. Llewellyn, of Pittston, was also pre-
sented, but the delegates han no use for
upper end or Welsh candidates, and
Schwartz won on vote of 125 to II.
AT this point nearly fifty delegates left
the convention, as there was no other
business to transact except to nominate
candidate for Jury Commissioner.
Eight men wanted this office, but the
prize was taken by John II. James, of
Nanticoke. The man who nominated
James played upon the feelings of the
delegates by bringing the candidate into
the hall and exhibiting the wounds and
injuries he received in the mines. The
result an overwhelming majority for
James.
Candidates Bennett and Mccartney
then made their appearance, and in
pretty little speeches told the delegates
how thankful they were for the great
honors conferred on them and how
faithfully they will try to carry out the
duties of their respective postions-if
elected
The Senatorial Convention, to nomi-
nate two delegates to the Constitutional
Convention, was then called to order.
The following were nominated Hon. !
II. B. Payne, Kingston; Alvin Markle,
Hazleton; W. A. Brader, Fairview; w. |
r. Jeffrey, Freeland; Mr.. Clarke, Kings
ton; w. d. White, Wilkes Barre; Edward
Miles, North Abingdon. Markle, Jeffrey
and Clark were withdrawn and Payne
and Miles were elected.
Yesterdays Neosdedler tells the fol-
lowing about the Way the borough rem
resentative enlivened the monotory of
the convention:
Delegate Neuburger, of Freeland mot
of Socks Pond), got on his feet and an
nounced himself for Alfred Darte. He
raved about Darte, and shook his fist in
the air, and mashed it down on his hand,
and made the hall ring with Darte's
praises.
Neuburger, of Freeland, is good man
to have in convention. lie stirs things
up. He stirred Philip Rineman, of
Hanover, up, for when he got through
Phil jumped on his feet and cried out
You mustn't think that Darte was
the only soldier in the war, or the only
brave one. was there myself, and
there We're lots equal to Darte."
YES cried Neuburger, of Freeland.
But you were defeated when you ran
for office" and poor Phil hadn't word
to say.