The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-03-24
A Convention Devoid OF Enthusiasm
And Followed by Heartburn
ings and Threats.
The Ticket Bolstered up by Resolu-
tons Mocking Righteousness.

There was enough uncertainty
about the result of the Democratic
convention Tuedsay to interest
the most casual spectator. No one
could predict with any confidence the
outcome as regards the offices of may
or. recorder and treasurer, while there
were rumorS floating about OF secret
meetings, combinations, knitting, ana
all other interesting details that char
acteriZe conventions where the result
is in doubt.
The report most often repeated and
currently believed. started last night,
was that Hon. John f. Meagher had
decided not TO allow his name to go
before the convention. This gave
rise to much speculation as to where
his strength would go, and the names
of L. Patterson, S. +. Barney and
Frank Fowler were otter repeated. 1t
became evident, however, that Mr..
Patterson was to be heir to Mr..
Meagher'S strength. The friends OF
Mayor Willard were not idle, but put
in the forenoon in bracing up weak
kneed delegates and striving to gain
converts.
The convention was not called to
order until shortly after two O'Clock.
The space outside of the railing was
crowded with interested spectators.
John SchweitZer. chairman of the city
committee, called the convention to
order and read the call.
Henry Robel was unanimously chos-
en- chairman Of the convention, but
declined. p. II. Carney was named
but declined and nominated P. III.
Jordan, who was then chosen unan-
imously. He made pleasant little
speech ia accepting the office.
John G. Wise Jr. was elected secre-
tary.
A. T. Foster moved that commit
tee of three on credentials be ap-
pointed, who should also re-
port on the aldermen elected
from the different wards.
John Mahowald stated that it ought
not to be left to three men to decide
upon who are named in the six wards.
1t is the duty of the convention to
ratify the choice of the wards.
P. H. Carney moved to amend that
the committee consist of one from
each ward. This was accepted and
the motion was carried.
The following committee was ap-
pointed: Daniel Cough an, j C. Thro,
John Lulsdorf, A. T Foster, 0. Lit
tie and j. B. Richard, representing
the six wards in the order named.
The committee retired and after a
long wait returned and reported the
following delegates entitled to seats
in the convention:
First ward-Dan Coughlan, r. NJ.
Irwin, Thos. Butter, Joseph Schlinger-
man, Geo. Maxfeld Jr., James
Huettl.
Second ward-Henry Robel, Thos.
Coughlan, Mic Peterson, John Mahow-
aid, John Trenheuser, Ed Cousandier,
John Schiman, Henry Fricke, j. c..
Thro.
Third ward-Gep. p Hoerr, John
krost, Theo. Schuette, Henry Guth,
P. H. Carney proxy for Byron Hughes,
NJ. l.. Fallenstein, Jno. Lulsdorf,
Martin Waller.
Fourth ward-A. r. Foster, r. E.
Brown, L. Walz, T. G. Sutton proxy
for A. Madison.
Fifth ward-W 5. Hughes, Jno. G..
Wise Jr., Perry Wysong, O.. Little.
Sixth Ward-P. H. Jordan, j. B.
Richard.
Aldermen
First ward-Joseph Schlingerman.
Second ward-Nic Peterson.
Third ward-Henry Zimmerman Jr.
Fourth ward-W. II. Pfeffer.
Fifth ward--Ole TrOdahl.
Sixth ward-P. HI. Jordan.
The report was adopted.
The nominations for aldermen were
ratified.
Nominations for mayor then being
in order no one saying anything, A..
Z. Foster moved that a secret infor-
NAL ballot be taken. This was carried.
John Lulsdorff, Henry Robel and
John Krost were appointed tellers.
The ballot resulted as follows:
L. Patterson, Is.
S. f Barney I.
John A. Willard, 5.
Frank Fowler. 3.
John +. Meagher, l.