The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
CONVENTION ECHOES.

Clerk Of the Courts John H. Thomas
was too ill to attend the convention and
therefore had to abandon the idea OF max
ing canvass or taking charge of his forces
yesterday. The large vote he received
proved the high regard he is held in
by the members of the party for his dis
tinguished service for it in the past and
for the splendid manner in which he has
conducted his office. 1t was his third
nomination for the Office Of clerk Of the
courts received from Republican conven-
tion.
Many prominent Democrats of the city
occupied seats In the space reserved for
delegates and kept them even after Chair
man Brooks had made repeated requests
that those who were not delegates, but
occupied seats within the bar inclosure,
should vacate that the standing delegates
might be provided with seats. Nearly
one.half of the delegates had to stand up
during the afternoon session.
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Some of the well-known Democrats who
were present at yesterdays convention
were Postmaster +. NJ. Vandling, James
j. ONeilL F. ]. Fitzslmmons, William
Craig, John Durkin, Morgan Sweeney,
Martin Flynn, E. j. Ward, George Girls
wold, John Gibbons, d. w. Vaughan, w.
j. Burke, Charles DUPONT Breck, John F.
Scragg and c. Comegys.
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John T. Watkins effort in nominating
John H. Fellows was one of the most orn-
ate speeches ever heard in convention in
this county. The speaker frequently fell
into poetic vein in recounting the merits
of the candidate he presented for the con-
sideration OF the convention.
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Henry Mohr, OF the Second district of
the Nineteenth ward, was one of the larg-
ent men in the convention. He was Eel
lows shouter and the lapel of his Prince
Albert coat was ornamented by red Eel
lows badge and an equally red bunch of
geraniums.
John r. Jones, who, through the cour.
tesy Of an Archibald delegate, had the
privilege Of seconding the nomination Of
Judge Archibald, performed the same
duty when Judge Archibald was first nom-
mated for the judgeship ten years ago,
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Horace E. Hand proved himself force
full and convincing speaker by his brief
but pointed remarks IN placing j. A.
| Scranton in nomination. He placed his
favorite in splendid light before the con-
vention.
W Gaylord Thomas made brilliant ef-
fort to sway the convention for A. j. Col
born, jr., but the delegates could not be
induced to withdraw their support from
the magnetic John r. Jones.
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All during the afternoon every seat in
the spacious court room was occupied and
hundreds had to stand. The passages
leading to the court room were crowded
with spectators.
During the morning session of the con-
vention Sheriff Fahey and /. H. Burns in.
dulged in an animated discussion in the
rear Of the court room on battles Of the
past.
Attorney John F. Reynolds, of Carbon
dale made one Of the neatest speeches
heard in the convention in nominating
John II. Thomas for clerk of the courts.
John h. JONES' band discoursed music in
front of his headquarters yesterday morn
ing up to the time that the convention
was called to order.
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Those who attended the convention ex.
pecting TO see a brilliant display Of par
liamentary pyrotechnics were previously
disappointed.
There was an abundance Of enthusiasm
for Fellows In the convention room but it
was not backed up by votes.
The fine showing made by George M.
Watson proved that he has many warm
friends in the county.
D. W. Powell and Reese G. Brooks made
splendid presiding officers.