The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17

red-hot anti-raiiroad speech, which indi
) Gated that il he had the power he woula
copfiscate every foot of railroad propert,
in the United States. John Briienthai o
Seneca came 70 Jerry's assistance by pro
posing that no reference be made to tn
matter in the resolutions, but his sugges
ton was received with storm Of mos
that was very depressing TO the friends o
Simpson. Mr. Simpson tried to explain
but he was received coldly aud finally wa.
declared out OF order.
On motion the original resolutions were
ordered 10 stand without change and Dos
ter's modifying resolutions were lost. II
was suggested that Ives was in the hal
and thar he should be given an opportu
nifty to defend himself. but the suggestion
was not listened TO or acted upon. Il wa:
said by everybody that Jerry over
stepped the line or prudence
Cutter Of Clay offered resolution con-
corning the death of three or four illustri
Gus Alliance men including Polk. Some
body asked whether Ives was among
them. Ii was suggested that Ives didn't
keep that kind Of company and the reso-
luton was passed unanimously.
SECRETARY or STATE
On motion the convention proceeded to
the nomination of a candidate for secre-
tary of state The following gentleme u
were put ia nomination: J. B. French OF
Renr county, D. c. Zerke of Johnson,
John H. Conch of Bourbon. T. c. Leach of
/ Neosho, Harry Mills of Labette, Samuel
String of Cowley and R. 5. Osborn of
Rocks. On the first ballot Osborn re-
ceived 265 votes and was declared the
nominee.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
For the office of attorney general the
/ following gentlemen were placed in nomi-
I nation: H. B. Erooman of Wrandotte,
John L. Little of johnson, j. L. Melon
aid of Labette and 5. A. Maginnis of But
/ Ter Each of the candidates was placed in
nomination with strong eulogies and when
/ the roll WAS called it was quite exciting TO
see the action of the convention. At the
| end of the roll call Mcdonald had nearly
80 votes, but delegates kept changing
/ from him to Little and other until
! he was left only about 135. This
was for the reason that his own county
voted against him and for the fourth
reason, that the Democratic element
the vote was announced Mcdonald with
drew and another roll call was ordered.
At this point Judge Doster was sprung
upon the convention aud his name was
hailed witch the widest applause. Vroo-
man withdrew in his favor and when an
opportunity presented itse.f Doster de-
clined to be a candidate. This left the
field to Little, but Judge Vrooman think
ing he was victimized out of something.
returned to the track again A vote was
taken which resulted in the nomination of
Little by a large majority.
NIGHT SESSION.
At o'clock John Z. Willis in the alb
sencs of the chairman, called the meeting
TO order, after song by the PAola Glee
club. He said that he was not a candidate
now, that he could afford to be sassy and
that no business would be attempted so
long as order was disregarded.
When business WAS declared in order DR..
England of Jefferson county presented the
name of DR.. Ijams of his county as candi-
date for auditor OF state. in five minutes
speech, which was quite eloquent, Mr..
Householder of Cherokee county. in
short speech eulogizing Van Prather, pre-
sented that gentlemans name saying that
he was the main cause OF bringing victory
to the Peoples party banner in that sec
ton of the country last year in opposition
TO the two old parties combined.
Judge Webb and others seconded the
nomination Of Prather.
B. T. Foster Of Shawnee was placed In
nomination by J. Sanders OF Usage county.
David Sbull OF Usage county was placed
in nomination and MS claims presented.
c. T. Phillips of Morris county was
placed in nomination and his political viz
tues recounted.
A gentleman from Dgmbauld's district
in an eloquent speech presented the name
of J. 5. Watson of Lyon county.
Joseph Dillon of Kearney county was
also pus in nomination, but the nomiua
ton was not seconded.
4 vote was taken and Van B. Prather
was declared the nominee. Prather is an
ex-Republican.
STATE TREASURER.
Chenault Of Fort Scott presented the
name OF \. c. Shinn of Franklin county
for state treasurer. Walton Allen of
Jefferson county presented the name Of 2.
NJ Gilbert of Jefferson county for the
same office. Sample Of Ottawa presented
the name of j h. Barker of Wyaudotte
an ex-Cenfederate, and suggested
that for that reason it would be well to
nominate him. A gentleman from Allen
county presented the name OF c. II. |
Hefflebaur of Miami county. w. c. I
WEIGH of Augusta presented the name OF
w H. Biddle Of Butler county. Upon
vote being taken " H BiddIe was de-
clared the nominee
STATE SUPERINTENDENT.
For superintendent OF public instruction I
Judge Allen or Linn presented the name .
Of II. NJ Gains for the Office OF state .
OF public instruction. I
George Cam pbeu Of Labette presented the 1
name OF Mss Lucy Best Of Parsons for 1
the same Office.
George Heritage of Montgomery .
county, principal OF the schools OF indie (
pendenee, was placed in nomination IL
John Smith OF johnson county.
Pattison OF Marshall presented the name
Of B II. Betteson OF the same county. He .
sad he was superintendent Of Marshall
county and eulogized his qualities and
ability.
! Greenwood county delegate presented
toe name OF E 7. Ham Of Greenwood
county
Professor Cline OF Ottawa in an eloquent
speech placed IN nomination Mrs Fannie
OF Pawuee county
Crawford e Pratt presented she name
4 ) B Grbhart OF his county who IS su
)erintendent Of public Instruction in that
,!ty.
Upon a vote being taken Professor
.iai8s was nominated by large mslority