The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-12

/ Graves .-.....s..-..-....... 1z972
Case 81; ,i dL ~
! Judge Carver, resulted as follows:
/ Martin z5z
carver ..-.s.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
4IfaNeS .s.s........ So72
Case Observation-Disclosures. "A
The nomination of Judge Carver was
! made unanimous on motion of Fred Du-
mont Smith.
c. E. Elliott OF Wellington nominated
Governor Morrill, in voice that sound
ed like the roll of a Salvation Army
drum. He said: 81 realize and you
realize that the sentiment is against
US, but argument is on our side and the
sober second thought of the American
people will help us to win a victory In
November. Two things are necessary;
ability and integrity and as proof of
that cite you to the record OF the
present state administration"
He then attempted to talk about Gov
ernor MorrilI's life record but he was
interrupted by applause and by cries
of ring off, The delegates were anz-
iOus to vote
The speaker sat down as the chair
man declared that his time had ex-
pired-
SHAWNEE SECONDS MORRILL,
Major T. J. Anderson seconded the
nomination of Governor Morrill, in be-
half of the Shawnee county delegation
and promised a majority of 1000 for
the Republican ticket. The Troutman
BILE.
Major Anderson's statement was
greeted by prolonged cheering which
the chairman was unable to control for
sometime. After the excitement had
subsidized someone blew a whistle.
Here, here" called Chairman Shell
don, I just won't have that"
A motion 0 make the nomination of
Governor Morrill, by reclamation was
carried.
John H. Order of Bourbon county.
= W IN he
fore the convention as a candidate for
lieutenant governor.
Judge J. v Beekn1an nominated Col.
Alexander Warner of Cherokee county.
A. W. Stubs of Finney county nam
ed Senator Milton Brown of Garden
J. NJ. Miller of Council Grove placed
the name of Senator H f. Richter OF
Morris county, before the convention.
Following was the result Of the first
ballot:
Richter ...-........ ......,. .......'.-S46
Brown ......... ..................2 72
warner .-........ .-.,...a --.-ssa. 1U5
Martin ........ ..............-..1z 3
Richter was nominated on the second
ballot which resulted as follows:
Richter ............ ......-... ....-...54I
warner ---.-....... -....s '.'-'.-.-'-' 90
Martin .......... ...... ............. SO
The usual motion to make the nomi-
nation unanimous was carried.
DELEOIA1ES IN "A H E1tG1 I.
Ed H. Madison of Dodge City was
loaded with very pretty speech at the
close of which he intended to name w.
c. Edwards for secretary of state. The
delegates were tired. Madison's speech
was not acceptable and he was hoWled
down. Edwards was nominated with
out opposition.
Delegate Forney of the Seventh dis
trict moved to dispense with nomina-
ting speeches and the delegates yelled
their approval
Treasurer o. L. Atherton, Attorney
General Dawes. Auditor George E. Cole
and State Superintendent Edwin Stan
ley and an-at-large Blue were
in turn nominated by reclamation.
Tt was midnight and while the rain
was pouring down q motion to adjourn
was carried.
After the adjournment Secretary of
State Edwards, Lew Hanback, and G.
NJ Sheldon furnished entertainment by
singing for those who waited to avoid
tie rain.