Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-17
GESq NOT In IT.
Col. B. F. Marsh Nomin-
ated at Bushnell.
FIRST FORMAL BALLOT DID 1T.
The Ex-COngressman Completely
Showed Under.
BALM FOR M. M. STURGEON.
Proceedings of the Republican Con
gressiOnal COnventiOn-Carry
the News TO the select
Committee.
FIRST FORMAL BALLOT DID 1T
BALM FOR M. M. STURGEON

This was busy Cay at Bushnell. the
fair opened here TODAY, which attracted
a large number Of people, the prohibi-
ton congressional convention was held
here also, and tonight the delegates to
tomorrow's convention began to come in,
so that the town is crowded with people
and it is hard to secure accommod atoms
of any kind. TIE Rock Island delega-
ton was the first to arrive and no others
are expected in tonight. as the morning
trains will bring them ali in. A few
Scattering delegates from other coun-
ties are here. but none to speak
Of. The Rock Island delegation
after arriving made a pretense of holding
meeting. but only few got together
aud it resulted in nothing. The fact is,
it doesn't know what way to turn to
make a showing and it isn't making any
bones about it. William Jackson, one
of the most conspicuous of the delegates
was conspicuous for his absence, for rea-
sons best known to himself. In his place
and by his grace came one NJ. E. Swee>
Eey, who persuaded Mr.. Jackson to let
him have his proxy. Sweeney is known
to be willing to accept anything politi-
cally, from red hot stove to dead
mule.
Gest came down with the delegation
and is hobnobbing around as usual, but,
unless al signs fail, he will be decidedly
out of 1t. Marsh is the man that every
one has down as the mark that will be
put up. and he is right here on the
ground seeing to it himself Mclean
has not yet arrived, and it is thought by
some In a position to know, that
he may vet make i. interesting for the
Colonel. At any rate MIR. Gest at this
moment is not considered In the race,
and there is bare possibility that his
name will not be presented to the con-
veution. though things may change by
the time the convention is called.
The prohibition convention today NAM
mated Rev. w. P. White, of Little
Y ork, as a candidate for congress, and
T. j. Mcmahon, of Hancock county. for
member of the state board of equslizs-
ton
Mr.. Wells was taken sick on the
train, and is confined to his room here
with lung trouble, but his physician
thinks he will be able to be about again
tomorrow.
Gest had his satchel stolen after he ar
rived here tonight, and fears it is a bad
oynao II 10 cold II coptoipa6 bis 1otfar IF
acceptance, and that Marsh now has it.
Someone was cruel enough to anxiously
in quire of Gest if he had really lost his
grip"
"Sister" Payne and Friendly Bill
Crawford are doing Bushnell tonight for
all they are worth.
THE CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
BUSHNELL, Aug. 17.-[Specisl. The
repu blican congressional convention of the
Eleventh district was called to order short
ly after II o'clock by Postmaster Howard
Wells, of Rock Island, to whom had been
delegated the delicate duty by Chairman
Joseph L. Haas. of the congressional
committee, and Wells, realizing the grav
ity of the situation, rose from sick bed
to perform the duty. W. G. Galloway.
of Aledo. was chosen as temporary chair
man. and Phil Dallam. of Warsaw, was
made temporary secretary. Committees
On credentials, resolutions and perma-
nent organization were appointed. after
which the convention adjourned until
o'clock.
The Gest men held a meeting this
morning, and decided that NJ. M. Stur-
geon should present Gest's name to the
convention, and test his strength, which
if not satisfactory. to withdraw it. Nc
Leans name will be presented by II. G.
Agnew, of Mscomb. 1t has not yet been
decided who will present Marsh's name.
MARSH NOMINATED.
BUSHNELL, Aug. II. - Especial. ]
The convention reassembled at
ITO o'clock. On motion the
temporary organization was made
permanent, and Howard Wells. of Rock
Island, and T. P. Sheldon. of Warren,
were chosen as assistant secretaries. The
committee on resolutions reported. after
which Charles DeHsrte, Of Carthage.
prese nted the name of Col. B. F. Marsh
for the nomination for con-
gresham. This was seconded
by j. A. Porter of Warren. d. @. Ag-
new OF Macomb presented the name OF
Alexander Mclean. and M. Nj Sturgeon
of Rock Island placed Gest's name
in nomination.
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