The record-union., 1892-08-11


cIared it out of order.
THE HAT AS BALLOT BOX.
A. 3. Sanborn moved that it be de-
clared the sense OF the convention that
the resolution referring to nominations
be construed to mean that nominations
shall be made verbally, but the ballots
taken secretly.
Delegate Brooksrose to APPOINT oforder
lie said the Chair had already ruled on
the matter and the only way to get at it
was to appeal from the decision of the
Chair.
Delegate Jackman made the point of
order against Brooks that there was
motion before the convention.
Then another man raised another point
OF order, and points of order were raised
so rapidly as to rattle the delegates, the
Chair escaping.
The convention sustained the action of
the Chair in ruling out of order the
motion to reconsider the resolution above
referred to by vote Of % to IL.
OPPOSING HIS OWN ACTION.
Another bewildering lot of motions
were being hurled at the Chair, when Mr.
Boyne took the floor and said he believed
the majority had not understood the sit
uatlon, or they would have overruled
him. While as Chairman he desired To
be consistent, still he did not believe in
parliamentary tactics, and hoped the con-
yention would take another vote and
overrule him, which it did in an unmis-
taxable manner.
NoEiINATIoNS FOR SENATOR.
The Chair then declared nominations
for Senator in order. and j. ID. Jost placed
William Boyne in nomination, seconded
by Simonds.
Mr.. Boyne then made a speech, in
which he pledged his fealty to the party
and its principles. Ifany one else desired
the nomination he hoped that person
would take it. Election to the Office meant
pecuniary loss to him or TO any other
honest man that would accept it, If
elected he would support no cinch bills
against railroad or insurance companies,
but would work for the reduction of
taxation and be an honest legislator. If
sent TO the Senate he would give the people
no cause TO regret their action.
There was no other candidate. and Mr..
Boyne was nominated by reclamation.
sINEws OF WAR.
At this point L. NJ. Lansborough moved
that each delegate be assessed 81 to meet
the expenses of the convention.
Some Of the delegates wanted it made
90 cents, but the original motion was car
ried and the delegates proceeded TO pun
gle.
BIG MONEY NEEDED.
While the collection was being taken
up the Chair introduced Mr.. Power of
Louisiana, a member Of General Weav-
er's party, who delivered brief address.
He said that Colorado was ablaze with
enthusiasm over the new movement.
Money would be necessary to carry on
the fight all over the country, for it can
the party would all be asked 10 contrib
ute to the CamDdiGn fund
MIR. Power then exhibited a COPY of
General Weaver's book, which he said he
was selling at 81 50 a copy. the money
going to General Weaver personally, who
is subjected to great expense. The speaker
also had Peoples Party badges for sale,
and he hoped all would buy them.
SHERIFF.
A. B. Sanborn placed IN nomination for
Sheriff Hiram Johnson Of Union House.
Mr.. Brooks named {. A. Hull, also OF
Union House.
Mr.. Burns named Jacob Heintz OF Cen
ter Township.
The ballots We're collected in hat and
the process was very slow. The result
was announced as follows:
Whole number Of ballots cast. 109 OF
which Johnson received 66, Hull 80 and
Heintz Il; scattering 2.
Mr.. Johnson was declared the nominee.
He thanked the convention for the
honor.
COUNTY CLERK.
For Clerk j. D. Monyihan placed VIM.
B. Hamilton in nomination, seconded by
several delegates. one of whom said his
nomination was worth thousand votes.
MIR. Hamilton was nominated by accla-
nation, and made speech. He was in
troduced as the next County Clerk and a
noted bear hunter.
AUDITOR AND RECORDER.
For this Office G. A. Jenkins nominated
William Grimshaw of Costumes.
MIR. GrimshaW said he couldn't accept
the honor.
Mr. Brooks nominated j. d. Monyihan.
but the latter declined in favor of Mr..
Grimshaw.
The latter was then nominated by ac-
clamation.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
J. Simonds moved that the nomination
for this office be referred to the Central
Committee.
MIR. Brooks placed in nomination S. S.
Holl
The motion to refer was carried.
TREASURER.
DR.. Caples placed in nomination James
A. Elder, who he said was an honest man,
one who, like Caesars wife, is above sus-
picion.
Delegate Strong wished to know if Mr..
Elder had received a nomination from
any other party.
The Chair requested Mr.. Elder 10 come
upon the stage and explain his position.
''The suspicion has got out" he said,
''that Mr.. Elder is a Democrat
A delegate vouched for Mr.. Elders
fealty to the cause of the Peoples party
and the Farmers Alliance.
c,,S.l -. i l.
Democrat, but two years ago burned his
bridges behind him. He wanted to know
where the Peoples party would be to-
day If Democrats and Republicans had
not been allowed to enter its ranks.
Chairman Boyne also expressed his
confidence in Mr.. Elder.
The nomination was made unanimous
Mr.. Elder came forward and said he had
once been q Democrat, but had latterly
been an Alliance man. Both wings or the
Democratic party had seen lit to nominate
him, without solicitation on his part, and
he was free to say that he would not re-
fuse the nomination from any party.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS.
A. A. Krull placed in nomination
George SeTguson, and he was nominated
by reclamation.
SURVEYOR.
G. y. Jenkins nominated A. G.. Winn
(nominee of the Democracy.
Mr.. Kerr of Elk Grove wanted to know
if the convention could afford to trample
on its own platform and nominate candi-
dates who do not belong 10 the party.
y. l.. Drew moved that the nomination
be referred to the Central Committee.
Mr.. jenkins ruined Mr.. Winn's chances
by declaring that no man could tell, when
Mr.. Winn went into the voting booth.
whether he would vote for Cleveland or
Weaver.
Then, Mr.. Chairman" said Drew, 81
insist on my motion. We want to know
where a man stands"
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