The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-10
And the Ticket Is a Winning
One
JUDGE WEED USES WORDS
The Herald Correspondent Is Still
Very Much Alive
ehild Struck by a Locomotive-A Pleasant
Surprise Party-Social Notes and
Brevities

at 7:45 this evening, the auditorium be-
ing taxed to its full capacity to accom-
modate the audience, the delegates
being seated in the front part OF the
house, according to precincts. There
was generous sprinkling of ladies in
the audience. Professor 9. H. Keyes
was elected as temporary chairman,
James Campbell was elected secretary.
On motion, committee on credentials,
consisting of one member from each
precinct, was appointed as follows: j..
H. Merriam, A. A. Chubb, F. @. Wheel
or, H. M. Lutz, J. G. Young and w. s.
Windham. Committee on rules and
order of business-W. Fl. Townsend,
DIR. James, j. NJ. Glass, DR.. Conger, Z.
A. Walker. Committee on platform
and resolutions--B. w. Hahn, l. W..
Hall, w. Thompson, Rev. L. P. Craw-
ford, @. +. Harris. While the several
committees we're preparing their re-
ports the orchestra furnished accept
able music, and Miss Bollinger sang
The Star Spangled Banner so we'll that
she was enthusiastically encored, Civ
ing as a second number, The Red. White
and Blue. On motion the temporary
organization was made permanent.
Chairman Reyes then stated in few
words the purpose of the meeting. He
said that, in practice, the usual state Of
things was that about four-tenths of
of the population governed. That the
purpose of this meeting was not to
protest against the present city gov
eminent. or anything of the kind, but
simply that all should be represented
in the government of the city, whether
they be Democrats, Prohibitionists,
Republicans or Populists. He stated
that it should be understood that no
one was bound to vote for the nomi-
nees If this convention unless, in his
opinion, they we're the best men for the
places for which they we're nominated.
The committee on credentials then pre-
sented it's report, which was adopted
unanimously. Committee on rules
and order of business made its report,
among other points requiring that all
nominating speeches should be linn
tied to five minutes and speeches Of &C.
ceptance to two minu es. The report
was adopted. The committee on plat
form presented it's report, which was
adopted, as follows
Resolved, That we favor and demand
the most economic administration of
our city government that can be made
without impairing its efficiency.
That in the selection of our NUM-
cipal officials only the most efficient
persons should bs countenanced, re-
CARELESS of their political proclivi-
ties. That we demand that in the
awarding of all municipal work the
preference shall be given to citizens Of
Pasadena. and that eight hours shall
be a days work. That we bslieve in
the enforcement of the laws and ordi-
nances Of the city.
BENZ w. HAHN.
WILLIEL THOMPSON.
j. w. HALL.
j., =. CRAWFORD.
9. +. HARRIS.
Nominations we're then proceeded
With, the first being that for one of the
regular 4.yesr terms as city trustee
b. W. HensEaw placed in nomination
Charles Wooster of the Second ward
The secretary was instructed to cast
the vote of the convention for Charles
Wooster for trustee from the Second
ward.
Il. 9. Wheeler nominated for trustee
for the remaining term of four years
Austin Munger. In order to give each
ward separate representation it was de.
cided that Mr.. Munger's name should
be presented for the unexpered term OF
Mr. Lukens, and it was held in Rbey-
ance while nominations were made for
the regular 4-year term.
G. j. Gillette presented the name of
H. G. Reynolds of the First ward. He
WAS made the unanimous choice of the
convention.
Austin Munger's nomination for the
regular term of two years was then re-
newed, and made unanimous.
Rev. l.. p. Crawford nominated for
city clerk the incumbent, Heman Dyer
and the secretary was instructed, with
cheer, to cast the vote of the conven-
ton for ''the best city clerk Pasadena
ever had"
Mr.. Reyes resigned the chair to Mr.
Willetts while he placed IN nomination
for city treasurer Frank p. Boynton
seconded by A. X. Nash and the secre-
tary instructed to cast unanimous vote
for Mr.. Boynton.
James Cambell nominated for city
marshal w. S. Lacey; seconded by Mr.
Printz (colored), also by Rev. l.. p.
Crawford. Messrs. Carr and jackson
(colored) seconded the nomination
also. Secretary was instructed to cast
unanimous vote of convention for w.
s. Lacey. They made some good hits
A committee Of five was appointed to
collect and disburse whatever funds
are needful for conducting the cam
paign. Messrs. Meharry, Gilman,
Windham, Harris. Townsend, were ap.
ppointed as such committee.
Throughout the meeting the greatest
enthusiasm was manifested, and as
each name was presented it was cheered
to the echo, all the names receiving the
heartiest endorsement of the audience,
as we'll they might, for it is very
strong ticket and one that is destined
to win.
COUNCIL MEETING
Judge Weed 30 far forgot himself in
the council chamber today as to pour
forth perfect volley of oaths and vi
tuperation against The HERALD and it's
Pasadena correspondent, because this
paper published the truth concerning
the Second ward caucus of his party in
last Saturdays issue.
The city council met in regular ses-
sion at 2 p. M, with President Cox in