Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-16
A QUIET OPERATION.
1t Was no Less Painful TO Many of
the Delegates. However.
Tn Republican Cry Township Con
vention Succr, sfulIy Msnipu.
iateI b. skilled Hands
Inst Nishps Nom
inaIiOns.

The republican city. township conven-
ton was held last evening at Turner hall
and was chiefly characterized by the quiet
ard firm manner in which the proceedings
were managed by the chairman who held
the reins. There was no chance for
kick or objection, although desire to be
heard was frequently manifested, but as
frequently subdued by the prompt adj
monition of the chair, "the ayes have it,"
and that settled it. There was no appeal
from such decision. The convention in
fact got through with its business before
the delegstes-those present with creden-
tials, but who weren't in it"-fully
realized that it had begun, and the ma
jority. which ruled the fateful events of
the night, left the hall with abundant
assurances of what a model convention
we had tonight"
1t was o'clock to dot when Chair
man Collins. of the city-township com-
mittee, called the convention to order and
urged that sll the delegates huddle to
gether near the front of the hall, so
That all could hear. The idea was &C
cepted MS good one, and Mr. Collins read
the call VI der which the convention had
assembled. The nomination of a chair
man being in order, DR.. Truesdale's name
was proposed and he was elected. The
he
secretary. Joshua Hssselquist was pro-
posed for the position and he was elected.
The chair suggested that in order to facil-
itste matters the names of the delegates
be read and each respond TO his name
when read. The proposition did not
strike Delegate Hunteon favorably and
he moved the appointment of a commits
tee of three on credentials. The motion
was seconded, but no sooner done so than
Nj. Huntoon withdrew his motion. The
chair called for q list of the delegates
Nobody had it. Who are the dele
gates?" asked The chairman, does any
one know Who has list?" Charm 40
Collins, Of the city-township committee,
was appealed to, but responded that he
had nothing but the Fourth ward dele
gates. Here was perplexiDg situation.
The convention TOOK five minutes for
SILENT MEDITATION
silence that was deafening. Then mp
rose Prof. FOss with a serious counten-
ance and proposed Il solution of the prob
| lem. he proposed that the chairman of
each delegation report the list of his re-
! spective delegation 10 the convention.
! The idea took like wildfire and was
! quickly complied with. With the aid Of
the gentlemen Who had written the lists
and the convention generally, Secretary
Hasselguist read the names of the ac>
| credited delegates. The chair found
! upon examination that the delegations
were "ail full except the FRS: ward" The
down town boys seemed to appreciate the
| distinction, which was passed with the
adoption of the motion that the chairman
of the delegation fill the vacancy in his
| number.
The convention spent considerable
time in deter mining how it should pro-
coed to vote. Prof. Foss and Adsir
Peasants we're moved to speak on differ
ent SHES of the question. MIR. Foss
moved that the convention vote by ballot
and Mr.. Peasants moved as an amend
| ment that the convention vote by wards.
The QUESTION was put and the amendment
carried. Several delegates were on their
feet with remonstrsnces. The chair said
he was willing to submit the matter to
| division of the house, but it was not in
| sisted upon. J. n. Hunton and Adair
Peasants were elected tellers. The lst~
ter asked for instructions as to his duties.
Come up here and you will darned
soon fad out" said Hunton, and Pleas
ants came submissively.
Prof. Foss did the convention fay or
by moving that there be no speeches in
presenting candidates. The motion pre-
vailed
THE NOMINATION OF A SUPERVISOR
| being in order Conrad Schneider was
propose and nominated by reclamation.
For assistant supervisors the names of
A c. Peterson. T Ludolpb. William
| Riuck, Charles Motz. L. V. Eckhart were
| proposed. MIR. Eckhsrt withdrew his
name and the convention proceeded to
formal ballot with the understanding that
the two persons receiving the highest
number of votes be declared the nomi-
nees.
How shall we vote? plead Delegate
McKown.
Vote as you please" was the chairs
| prompt response, and the convention
bresthed easy again.