Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-15

tiOuo VI oluCI W0uIC C0uOlO0SSS WcIS
proposed. Huntoon thought il would
be better to choose by ballot, but he
didn't have much to say about it.
Charlie Oswald nominated C. A.
Schoessel. and W. B. Ferguson intro
duced the name of Louis K. Cleave-
land, whose nomination was the sig
nal for an encore from the gang he
had kept jollified all day with drink
ing material. Some fellow over in
the corner forgot himself and pre-
sented the name Of "Hon." Evans,
but he got no second. 1t was
apparent the former idol of the Fifth
was going to be turned down for
Louie. the kid, by the gang which so
long supported him. Frank Robin
son preceded the voting with a
speech to the effect that he hoped no
one but republicans would partici-
pate. Thea the ballot depositing
begun, and when about twenty had
voted. Thomas Cox, the republican
heller. who was little the worse for
some of Cleaveland's free
beer, arrived on the scene with a
delegation of his followers. He
wanted things run differently, and
demanded that the deal be stopped
for explanations. Officer Mulqueen
got q half-Nelson on Cox. and tried
to exclude him from the hall. but he
was powerless. Huntoon offered him
assistance. but was instructed by the
gang to keep his hands off. Some
wanted new chairman; others
thought it best to adjourn to larger
quarters, as it was impossible to
proceed. The heelers were address
ing their fellows on true republican
ism. Mulqueen was trying to waltz
with Cox. the chairman was appeal
ing for order. but no one could be
heard and every body was excited.
During the racket a nice little game
was worked. Charlie Oswald whis-
pered to the chairman to adjourn
till the following evening. The mo-
ton was put and carried, but only q
few knew it until Frank Robinson
was seen escaping through the win
dow with the ballot box under his
arm. The meeting was adjourned.
but Comedian Cox called it to order
again, and made q soul-stirring
speech against the tactics of the pre-
siding officers.
.'Gentlemen," he said, ''you are be-
ing misled il you leave here tonight
without choosing your candidates.
This 'corcus' was called for tonight,
and we'll hold it."
This brought forth the hearty
cheers from Mr.. Cox. admirers, who
as q reward for his decided stand for
..justice," nominated him for alder
man, which he accepted with becom-
ing grace. He appreciated the honor,
and felt indebted to his '.fellows. u
A motion to extinguish the candles
was carried, and the nominee and bis
followers were left in darkness. Win
dows were broken and intense excite.
ment prevailed while the people were
leaving the hall, but fortunately nc
one was damaged.
sixth Ward.
Robert Lynn was chairman of the
Sixth ward caucus, and c. j. Searle
was secretary. The Collins gag rule
prevailed. each one being required
to register in the presence of Super.
visor w. p. Quayle as Judge, and
Louis Frinck and Fred Channon a.
tellers. A ballot for alderman re-
suited: Fred Gall, 1O4; j. F. Cra-
mer, 70; Nicholas Loge, Al. The
tickets for delegates were: For Ken.
nedy: William Edwards, William
Schroeder, Robert Lynn, Henry
Banker, Fred PAIL. Phil Weber,
Fred Channon, Louis Frink, Nicho-
las Loge. For McConochie: Fred
Denkmann. Charles j. Searle, A.
Bladel, John McConochie, Louis
SalzTann. Russell Hampton, Louis
Frinck. c. B. Knox, Anthony Koch.
The result was 1856 for the kennedy
delegates to 81 for McConochie. J.
c. Fry was elected committeeman.
No Nomination for Alderman.
The nomination for alderman i:
irregular as Mr.. Gall failed of the
majority of all the votes cast neces.
sary to q nomination as will be seen
Mr.. Loge was merely a blind in the
AhcCA CoSS VI 1olIs 0AtuVukn uC was
sincere personally in his candidacy.
Another ballot, however. would have
sent his strength to Cramer and given
the latter q denomination. Another
caucus will be necessary if the
nomination is to be considered
proper. As it is the party in the
ward is without q properly accred
tied nominee for alderman.
Seventh ward.
In the Seventh ward Prof. j. +
Gustus was chairman and Oloff At.
kinson acted as secretary. The tel.
lers were William Atkinson. H. Door.
ring. H. G. Brooks and Prof. A. w
Williamson. Prof. C. w. Foss wa.
renominated by reclamation fol
alderman. The delegation contes
was principally for collector, HOLLAND
receiving the endorsement with IL!
votes to 109 for Nelson. The dele
gates are w. w. Scott, Olof Akin
son, c. w. Foss, August c. Peterson
E. G. Schadt. H. H. Doerring, P. F
McGuckin. A. G. Anderson, j. NJ
Nk~:. L.