Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1896-08-13

feeling for 20 spirited contest and the
general impression wss that Q strong
ticket had been named by joining with
the independents to complete the full
state ticket. Thomas Kleinogle Of Fargo
vas made chairman Of the democratic
state central committee and. together
with Chairman Thomson OF the inds-
psndents, will work for tho success Of
the fusion ticket from now until the
polls close.
INDEPENDENT CONVENTION.
Tho adjourned populist's state oonven-
ton. which was called to meet at Grand
Forks, August 18th, 70 complete the
state ticket by the nomination OF the
names presented by the democratic. met
st Grand Forks at 2 p. %. Wednesday
also. It YES called to order by Chair
man Wallsoe, Secretary Grant was pres
ent % we'll % full quorum.
The convention took Q recess
until after the democratic
convention had nominated its share Of
the ticket after which the independent
convention reassembled and nominated
the democratic nominations. The full
state ticket therefor, to be presented for
the suffrages and votes of the silver peo-
pie of North Dakota, 10 ss follows:
THE TICKET.
Congress-John Burke, Bottlneau.
Governor-R. B. Richardson, Pembina.
1t. Governor-John L. Cashel, Walsh.
Supreme Court-C. F. Templeton,
Grand Forks.
Secretary Of State-J. E. Hodeson,
Sargent.
Auditor. T. Eager. Stutsman.
Treasu rer-H. D. Alert, Cavalier.
Superintendent Of Instructlon-Mrs.
Laura J. Eisenhuth, Foster.
Attorney GENERALIZATION Conklin,
Stutsmsn.
Insurance Oommissioner-F. T. Parlin,
Cass.
Commissioners of Agriculture-G 8.
Reishus, Ward.
r. r. Commlssloners-O Oliver Knudson,
Nelson; o. G. Major, Steele; W. 8. Vent,
Dickey.
Electors-D. F. Sieefried, Barnes; c..
A. Dieness, Trail; E. y. D. Shortridge,
Burleieh.
There were no contests.
The opera house of Grand Forks was
handsomely decorated by the citizens
committee for the occasion.
The friends OF Morris Will,sms found
that be was unable to get enough Red
river valley votes to insure his candl-
dscy for treasurer aud reluctantly ssw
him step to one side.
There was an effort made to get .
Pembins county man on the ticket in
tho place Of Csshel. This, it was thought,
would weaken tho ticket in that part Of
the state, there being two nominees for
important Offices.
A rather unfavorably painted portrait
OF Bryan was hung up over tho stage.
It was finally supplemented BY . hand
some portrait Of tho distinguished noni-
nee and the change was crested with
eaaer applause BY the enthusiastic
delegates.
The temporary chairman, NJ. A. Hill
dreth Of Fargo, made strong speech Of
tho opening Of the democratic conven-
ton. He said: "Ths people are With %
snd they will eco to it that large majori.
ties for the peoples ticket are rolled up
this fall and . sure victory secured IN
Noveober."
The nominee for governor, r. B. Rich
ardson, was prominent figure among
tho delegates ana made many friends
among them by bic genial manner and
assurances Of hn ability. Mr.. Richard-
son says he will meet the people OF the
state % often 10 possible, and will en-.
desvor to exend bis acquaintance to the
email towns and country precincts. This
is big job for one man to do in 60 large
. state, but will be accomplished to the
best OF hls ability.