The record-union., 1892-08-27
LIVELY IN THE THIRD.
Two Caucuses at the Courthouse an
Lots of Noise.

Two Caucuses at the Courthouse and
Lots of Noise.
The Third Ward First Precinct) eau
Gus at the Courthouse was lively one.
For half an hour previous to the hour
for conyening a crowd poured into Judge
Catlin's courtroom, and by the time all
were ready for business the place was
packed almost to the suffocation point,
and a hundred or more who could not
get in had to content themselves with
standing out in the corridors.
It was evident even before the proceed
ings began that large majority of the
crowd was there in the interest of Z. G..
Hart for State Senator. The supporters
of Jud C.. BruSie for the same Office real
lied that it would be useless to attempt to
carry their delegation through the caucus
and decided quietly not to make a fight"
County Committeeman William Lam
phrey, who announced himself as a
.Brusie man, called the caucus to order
and proceeded to make speech. He
was interrupted frequently, however, by
persons who were anxious to get through
with the businesS-to precipitate the an
ticipated fight as soon as possible. Mr..
Lamphrey made his talk, though He
started in facetiously, suggesting that a
50-cent assessment be levied upon each
person present, the money to be turned
over to the Labor Day parade. Then he
proceeded TO state that his side" realized
that it was in the minority, and was in
favor of harmony. They did not want TO
have any trouble, and would therefore
Withdraw from the caucus. He said he
had counted $50 persons in the throng
who were not Third Warders.
A great howl went up from the crowd
to ''go ahead with the business" c. w.
Baker was nominated for Chairman by
several different persons, and on each oc-
casion deafening cheers We're indulged in.
Mr.. Lamphrey finally gave way, re-
marking that "the fight would take place
at the primaries" lie said that in order
to demonstrate that he was for harmony.
he would himself suggest Z. w. Baker for
Chairman OF the caucus. He did so, and
dr. Baker was elected, the "aye' that
was given nearly lifting the ceiling.
elr. Baker made brief speech, thank
ing those present for the honor conferred
IpGn him.
Herman Mier was chosen Secretary.
On motion of d. Ealconer, a committee
of five was appointed by the Chair to
name delegates to be voted for at to-day's
primaries. The committee consisted ~
ID. Falconer, George q. Davis, James /.
Felter, James Douglas and Y. f. Gum,
The committee retired, and after about
five minutes deliberation returned and
reported the following list of proposed
delegates George A. Blanchard, B. u
Steinman, James 1. Felter, c. w. Baker.
C. E. Adams, d. Falconer. II. c. Melvin,
II. a. GOT, j. Gageby, E. Vaughn, g. w
Hays, Dugald Gillis, r. Thornton. r,
Cunningham, James a. Douglas, e. T,
Johnston, Y. T. Gum, n. Mier, A. NJ
Smith, A. r. Matlock and T. w. Cuth.
bert.
The caucus then adjourned.
ANOTHER TICKET.
After most of the crowd had filed out o1
the room, Mr.. Lamphrey mounted the
rostrum again and called his cohorts to.
gether. I'VE will have our little caucus
now," he said He said he thought those
who were present now were all genuine
Third Warders, and suggested that they
proceed and put up a ticket that would
be sure to win at the primaries"
Mr.. Lamphrey was elected permanent
Chairman, and f. ii. Duggan was the
choice for Secretary.
A committee of five, consisting of VIM
=. Miller, George Meister, A. 6. Folger
w. l.. Duden and Bert Ripley, was ap
pointed TO name delegates, and they re
ported the following list: ]. NJ. Avery
George f. Meister, VIM. B. Miller, a. G.
Folger, James Bailey, f. j. Carroll
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