Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-10
AN EXCITED CONVENTION.
nominations Made by the Independ-
ents of Baltimore

ents of Baltimore.
The convention of the citizens marty
was held in the concert hall of Harris
Academy of Music. Baltimore, last night.
The following nominations were made:
Mayor, Frederick w. Schultz.
Sheriff. Otto Sutro.
Clerk Of city court, VIM. Duncan.
Mr.. Ross C.. Holiday presided, with
Messrs. c. c. Norris and Jas. d. Moulton
as secretaries
On taking the chair Mr.. Holiday said:
This organization is born for freedom
You are all men who are tired of boss rule
and who want to throw off the shackles Of
dictators and all who would prevent you
from ruling yourselves. 1t is our duty to
get rid Of bossism. We want men to lead
US IN this fight who possess opinions and
who will not lie; men who can stand be-
fore demagogue and take his cajoling
without winking. Shall We submit longer
to the present condition of affairs? (Cries
OF No. MOI Then let us proceed to bust
ness"
This speech was the keynote Of the reso-
buttons that were adopted. An exciting
scene occurred when nominal lions for mayor
were called for. Mr.. c. c. Norris of the
seventh ward. one Of the secretaries took
the floor to nominate John w. Hoffacker
He said:
Il want to present for your consdera-
ton a man who deserves ali and more than
has been said of Mr.. Schultz-a man who
Will fulfill every obligation and who will
make noble standard bearer for this move
ment- Mr.. Schultz might do as a candida te
for the silk-stocking aristocracy, but what
we want Is a. man from the masses, and
you must go to the working class for a
candidate to win. This convention has been
packed with delegates who are opposed to
the gentleman 1 will name. l know this
and l can prove it," shouted the speaker.
getting red in the face and gesticuating
wildly to make himself heard amid the up
roar of Kisses and cries that went up from
all sides. Il have been asked how was
going TO VOTE raising his voice to a high
pitch. II have been approached on the
street corners and SO have other delegates
here. 1t was almost impossible for me to
get on the floor of this convention because
1 would not promise to vote as some people
wanted me to vote" At this point the noise
prevented the speakers voice being heard
He waited calmly until the noise subsidized
and continued: Il come here with opinions
and / am not afraid to express them. and
1 exact a patient hearing for what have to
say. Threats have been made against me If
l took this stand. Ostracism and bodily
harm have been threatened, but l am here
to speak my sentiments"
Mr.. c. ]. Corday. also a delegate from the
seventh ward, jumped up and cried out:
Mr. Chairman. this thing has gone far
enough. 1 have proof that the gentleman
has been paid to come here and work for
Hoffacker.''
II defy you to prove that charge" thun-
dered Mr.. Norris. land 1 say to your face
that you lie," and he shook his fist menac-
ingly toward MIR. Corday. Il am as honest
in my purpose here as you or any other
delegate. but when 1 am stopped on the
highways and byways to do something
that my conscience does not approve l amt
afraid to say So
By this time everybody was on his feet
and excitement ran high. 1t looked as If
trouble would result, for the friends of
Schultz and those of Hoffacker were shout
ing themselves hoarse for their favorites
while Mr. Norris and his opponent glared
fiercely at each other. Police Captain
Schultz and a squad of patrolmen from the
northwestern district stood ready to quell
the disturbance If blows were struck. The
chairman pounded vigorously, but no heed
was paid to him by the now excited crowd
All were shouting and yelling at the top of
their lungs, and for several minutes other
proceedings were suspended.
When order was finally restored Mr.. Nor
ris continued his speech. II will name a
man whose reputation is above reproach,
who is liked by business men and working
men and who will carry this standard to vic
tory. / nominate John w. Hoffacker of the
nineteenth ward" (Applause)
The roll was then called by wards. Mr.
Schultz received 164 votes and Mr.. Hoff-
acker %.