The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-07

1t was not large convention that
the Peoples party Of the county held
yesterday in the hall at 4l9 Lscka.
wanna avenue, but it was made up of
earnest men who believe that the Peo-
ple's party is the only political organi-
zation that appeals strongly TO the
workineman for his support
The meeting was enlivened by the
remarks Of Martin Jordan, who was
defeated for the senatorial nomination.
He declared that the party was no bet
ter than either of the old political di.
visions; that it held convent tions at
which no one but a slated candidate
could be nominated; that he voted the
Peoples party ticket at the last election
for which he was heartily sorry and of
which act he would not be guilty
again. After insinuating that he could
tell some deep, dark, damnable stories
about the inner workings of the party
If he chose to do so, he bade the dele =
gates good afternoon.
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS.
The convention was called to order
at 10 o'clock yesterday and tenn
porary organization formed by the
election of j. J. Morgan as chairman
and Peter Frank and A. G. Houck as
secretaries. The following committees
were then approved:
Permanent rganlzation-John M all er
N. j. Coleman and John Drummond.
Resolutions-John Grey, A. L. Wilsey,
and W. E. Moses.
Membership = Martin Jordan, John
Stagerwalt, John Regan.
Short addresses were delivered by
M. j. Coleman, Charles Andrews. John
Groy, John Goebel and Mr.. Sicklsr, Of
Greenfield The convention then ad =
journed until 2 p. m.
At that hour the body re-assembled
and Chairman Morgan explained that
the convention was not held in the
court house. because that was the en-
trenchmsnt Of the enemy. and it s
probable that the convention would
have been filled with ringers" if held
there. as was the recent Peoples party
convention held in Chicago.
He read communication stating
that J. T. Altman, Peoples candidate
for governor. will be in the city next
Monday night and inviting all mem.
hers Of the party to unite in giving
him reception. The temporary or
ganization was made permanent and
then Mr.. Grey read the report of the
committee on resolutions which stated
that 1t is impossible under existing
conditions to get legislation favorable 10
the laboring man. The position Of
both the Democratic and Republican
parties on the tariff was condemned,
better legislation for the laporing man
was demanded and IAN injury to one is
the concern of all' was put forward as
the motto Of the body. The resolutions
were adopted.
THE CANDIDATES NAMED.
Chairman Morgan then called for
nominations and the following county
ticket was named: Congress, Attorne y
Cornelius Smith; judge. Attorney W.
II. Stanton; sheriff. Thomas O'Boyle,
treasurer. August Waller; prothono.
tary, William York; district attorney,
John B. Ceilings; recorder Of deeds,
]. J. Siokler, Greentisld clerk of the
courts, John Gray; register of wills,
John Swilinsky, Olyphant; jury COM
missioner, w. E. Moses. Prieeburg
All Of these nominations were made
by aoclamation.
Candidates Stanton, Gray, Siekler
and Moses were brought before the
convention and made speeches accept
ing the honors thrust on them and
thanking the convention. The chair
man of the convention and candidates
were empowered to name chairman
of the county committee and that com.
mittee was authorized to fill any va
cancy that may occur in the county
ticket. Thomas Gilroy made speech
requesting workmen to stand together
for their rights and not to be lured
away by false lights, and then the coz
vention passed resolution offered by
Albert Butterman thanking Mr.. Pull
man for the services he rendered the
country in opening the eyes of the
American people to the necessity of
government aontrol Of railroads. The
resolution. with the thanks of the con.
vention, will be sent to Mr.. Pullman.
The county convention adjourned
at this point and Immediately reassem-
bled as senatorial convention, Albert
Butler being selected as chairman.
JORDAN TURNED DOWN.
Thomas Gilroy nominated Martin
Jordan for senator and John J. Morgan
did the same service for A. ]. Atkinson,
president Of the local painters union.
Atkinson received 81 and Jordan A
The latter openly charged that be had
been unfairly treated and that slate
had been prepared against him.
The senatorial convention adjourned
and on motion of NJ. J. Coleman it was
decided TO allow the county committee
to select the four candidates for legis-