The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-10-23

which caused hats to be thrown up.
The demonstration showed that Mr..
Davis has a very warm spot in the hearts
OF the city Democracy. He came to the
stage and briefly but feelingly expressed
his thanks to the convention.
An adjournment was then taken until
7 10 o'clock.
Evening session.
Again the convention was late in
assembling, Instead of 7:l5, it was 8
o'clock before Chairman Mead called it
to order.
Isidore B. Dockweiler addressed the
convention, making a motion that the
nomination OF Mr.. lie Compile Davis for
city attorney be made unanimous. In
graceful manner he alluded TO his defeat
and said that no one would have a
heartier support than he would give to
Mr.. Davis. The nomination was made
unanimous.
CITY CLERK.
w. P. Hyatt placed in nomination for
city clerk. in brief speech, Mr.. An
thony Schwsmm.
Henry P. Wilson nominated Richard
Mcknight.
Mr.. Mcknight was elected on the first
ballot. the young Democracy displaying
the greatest enthusiasm. The vote stood
Mcknight. lS5lb
ocnWamm. ...'-...".iof> ~
STREET SUPERINTENDENT.
Homer Katz nominated for street
superintendent William Riggs, His
nomination was seconded by several
delegates. There were loud cries OF
"Riggs," and he was brought to the
front. He marched up the aisle amidst
cheering and waving of hats, and in
few words denied rumor that had been
circulated that he was member OF the
American Protective association.
M. I. Collins nominated William T.
Lambie. paying high tribute to his
ability and worth.
Mr.. Fitzgerald of the Sixth ward NOM
mated Mr. Frank Lindenfeldt.
Mr.. fancy nominated Mr.. Mulhol-
land.
Mr.. J. F. Humphrey nominated Mr..
r. r. Prick.
The ballot resulted as follows.
Riggs ................ 226
Lindenfeidt ..........." NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 50
Lamble OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 30
Mulnolland .......................... %
Frick Observation-Disclosures. IL
AUDITOR.
Nominations for city auditor were de.
clared in order, and III. W. Conkling
nominated Fielder Brown.
Mr.. Joseph Mesmer nominated Ernest
G. Taylor.
The ballot resulted in the nomination
of Mr.. Taylor by the following vote:
Iaylor .1z9
Brown OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. LILO
The nomination was made unanimous.
TREASURER.
Mr.. Long placed in nomination Mr..
Frank De Van.
Richard Dunnigan nominated s. A.
Waldron.
Frank James nominated Daniel Nsu-
hart.
The ballot resulted in the nomination
of Dan Neuhart, the vote standing:
Neuhart. ......................195 5-6
De- van: ...........'............l3 l-o
Waluron... .......-..-.-.- ID
The nomination was made unanimous.
ASSESSOR.
Mr.. |. B. Dockweiler placed in nom-
ination W. J. A. Smith. and he was
nominated by reclamation.
A delegate stated that he had received
letser from the committee OF the
Peoples party proposing a conference
on councilmen, and moved that when
the convention adjourned into ward
meetings they do not elect candidates,
but express preference, and that the
convention then appoint q committee of
nine on conference. After q wrangle
over the motion it was withdrawn.
COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD.
The convention resolved itself into
ward meetings, adjourning for bali an
hour. At 10 80 it reassembled and the
various wards announced their candi-
dates for councilmen and members OF
the board of education as follows:
First ward-Adjourned until Friday,
October Goth, to meet conference COM
mittee OF the Populiats.
Second ward-For councilman, M. P.
Snyder for board of education, j. A.
Craig.
Third ward-For councilman, W. F.
Bosbyshell; board OF education, Daniel
G. Stevens.
Fourth ward-For councilman, John
McCann board OF education, Henry W.
O'Melveny.
Fifth ward-For councilman, L. Scho-
field; board of education, Mrs. Margaret
Hughes.
Sixth wsrd-For councilman, George
Percival; board of education, Stephen
Lyon.
Seventh ward-For councilman, Jas.
Ashman; board OF education, Martin
Eichhorn.
Eighth ward-For councilman, Tnoa.
F. Savage; board of education, ]. @.
Monterrey.
Ninth;ward-For councilman-Jossph |
Hyans; board Of education, J. P. Rog-
era.
A motion was adopted that the new
city central committee meet Thursday |
at 80 O'Clock at the rooms OF the Jei-
ferson club on North Main street.
A motion was adopted authorizing the
city central committee to fill any yacan-
clos that may occur on the ticket.
The chairman appointed as the audit
ing committee required by the election
law: Joseph Mesmer. Henry P. Will
son, @. f. A. Last, l.. Herzog and J. K.
Urmston. 1t organized by electing Jos.
Mesmer chairman. @. +. A. Last treas
urer and H. p. Wilson secretary.
The convention then adjourned.