The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-18
the honor A ballot was taken which
resulted as follows:
EDMUND a. BARTL. 131
GEORGE +. STEVENSON. ~
RICH ARD EVANS . 20

GEORGE K. STENENSON.. ~
RICHARD EVANS. 20
Mr.. Bartl having received a majority
of all votes east, was declared elected.
Chairman Akerly announced that the
election of national delegates was the
next business that would engage the
attention of the delegates. Attorney }.
]. ii. Hamilton gained the recognition of
the chair and spoke as follows In nom-
mating candidate for delegate:
Next summer and autumn the whole
American people will again exercise their
highest prerogative as uncrowned kings.
and select from among themselves one OF
their number to assume for time the
symbol of power as the ruler, or servant,
of a great people.
For the selection of u candidate to lead
the Republican hosts TO victory n the
presidential campaign OF %, We should
send AS delegates to the national conven-
ton men of wide experience in affairs,
men of such integrity of character rs
may depended upon to faithfully represent
the best interests of Lackawanna county.
In view OF the dstressful financial de-
preston incident to the surrender of the
government to the Democracy at the last
presidential election, and resultant from
that surrender we should send TO repre-
sent us in the coming convention men
whose business experience is the most eX
tended and who can and Will secure such
nominations as will be TO the best inter-.
ests of our county, our state ana our ma
ton
Such men we have: men whose busi-
ness capacity has been proved by almost
unbOunded success, ana who's charity
has called down upon their heads the
benedictions of men and angels. Men
whose characters are known anu read OF
all, and who have the confidence. respect
and esteem of every man in the commune
ity without regard to race, to color. or to
creed. Such men We have; men who will
represent us with credit to themselves
and with honor to us.
The Delegates Nominated.
As such. l take pleasure In nominating
as delegates to the next national con-
vcntion the sturdy and benevolent Will
am Connell, and the honest and upright
John Il. Williams, and as alternates.
that honest and jovial man of the people.
Conrad Schroeder. and that royal gem
tleman, James j. Williams.
ON motion of w. =. ,Millar the rules
We're suspended and the gentlemen
named by Attorney Hamilton We're
unanimously elected. There was a de-
mand that the national delegates and
candidates nominated be brought be-
fore the convention and F.. =. Kings
bury and w. S. Nlillar We're deputiZed
to secure their presence. They appeared
first with Mr.. Connell and Mr.. WILL
iams whose appearance on the stage
was the signal for an Outburst of en-
thusiasm. Mr. Connell was first intro
duced and said:
II am not here to make a speech or to
try to make one, but simply to thank
you for selecting me as one of those
who will have a voice in naming your
next president. 1t will he my purpose
and duty to represent the wishes of the
Republicans of Lackawanna county
and do that which il best for the party.
l 10 vnl he. h
and unity that now exists in the party
in this state. "A few weeks ago the sky
was dark and it looked as If our party
was to be rent in twain. but the good
sense of our leaders wisely ended the
strife and we are again happy and
united party.
About superior Court Judges.
"And now word as to the Superior
court judges. | am, perhaps, little
anxious about them, but | want to see
them get the vote of every Republican
They We're appointed by Governor
Hastings, endorsed by Senator Quay
and nominated by acclamation. That's
pretty good record. think. We want
to give every one of these judges a big
vote, particularly Judge Willard, for
this is his home"
John 7. Williams also thanked the
delegates for the honor conferred upon
him, which he said was the greatest of
his life. Candidates Longstreet and
Bartl We're introduced and made short
addresses. returning their thanks and
promising to give their best efforts to
the public service if elected.
DR.. ). r. Longstreet, the candidate
for coroner, has been practicing medi-
cine In this city for ten years. He is
graduate of Mansfield State Normal
school and taught school in Wayne
county for time before beginning the
study of medicine. He has been a
successful practitioner and enjoys the