The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-24
BUs1NEss-LIKE GATHERING.
John Scheuer, Jr., Nominated by
Second Ditrict Republicans.

John Soheuer, jr., of the Eleventh
ward, was unanimously nominated by
the Second district Republicans yes
terday afternoon. The convention was
held in the arbitration room Of the
Court House and was q brief and busi-
Hess-lke affair.
1t was called to order at 2 o'clock
fy Chairman Fred w. Flietz and after
o. II. Jadwin had been appointed to
assist Secretary w. E. Davis. the roll
call was proceeded with. The Gre
dentials showed THAT every district
was represented except those of the
Seventh and Twelfth wards.
So many prominent Republicans at
tending a convention that was de-
Void of q contest and the absence IF
personal or factional strife i'll the
district, as evidenced by the fact that
the important nomination that Vir-
tually carried with it an election, was
to be given by acclam"tion, bespoke
the enthusiasm and harmony that ex-
isted in the district and augured well
for the partys future.
Alderman John T. Howe, Fred Durr.
w. D. Green. 1. FL Allbaush and Will
liam Smith were appointed a commit
tee on resolutions. After they had re-
chosen permanent Chairman and w.
Il. Davis was reelected secretary.
The committee on resolutions, after
few minutes. returned and SUBJ
United the following:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
We, the Republicans of the Second leg
isative district of Lackawanna county.
in convention assembled, hereby renew
our pledges of confidence and allegiance
TO the cardinal principles of the party of
Grant and Lincoln, end Garfield and Har-
fison, Blaine and Mckinley.
We congratulate the people of this
country. regardless of party lines, that
in a great crisis such as this govern
ment is now passing through, we have
at the helm Of the ship of state strong,
firm, mastery Republican hand, and a
cool, conservative. reliable Republican
We endorse without reservation the wis
dom and craftsmanship of President Nc
kinley in dealing with the recent war
with Spain, and are confident that the
solution of the many problems to which
the war has given birth will be accom-
plished in such a way as to maintain and
uphold the honor and credit of this great
nation throuGhout the civilized world.
We endorse and commend our two Re-
publican senators from Pennsylvania.
Hon. M. S. Quay and Hon. Boes Penrose,
and our own congressman, William Con-
nell, for their able and patriotic services
In the last session of congress. We ratify
and endorse the action of the late Repub-
1ican convention at Harrisburg, and
pledge to Colonel Stone and his asso-
ciates on the ticket our hearty, undi-
vided and loyal support.
To the candidate, this day nominate 4,
we tender our hearty support and assist
ance, and promise to do all in our power
TO bring about his election and n Re-
publican majority for the whole ticket
In November next.
On motion of Mr.. Fleitz, the resolu-
tions were adopted. Nominations be-
ing declared in order by Chairman
Raub. Attorney NJ. w. Lowry placed
the name of John Scheuer jr.. of the
Eleventh ward before the convention
with a neat and appropriate speech
He told that Mr.. Scheuer was born
In the district he now sought to rep
resent and lived there continuously
He was closely identified with the
business interests of the great indus
trial section of our great city He
served for three years as president OF
the South Side board of trade, repre-.
sented his ward in the city councils
and was prominently identified with
the city's politics.
MR.. SCHEUER CHOSEN.
The nomination was seconded by
James McGuinness of the Eleventh
ward. He knew Mr.. Scheuer as {
neighbor and could vouch for him a!
an upright honest man of bushes,
and a stalwart Republican.
There being no other nominations
Mr.. Scheuer's nomination was mad,
by acclamation on motion of Alder
man Howe
Mr.. Scheuer was brought before thC
convention by committee consist
Ing of Attorney Clarence Balentine
Emil Bonn and Solomon Millar Aftel
he had expressed his thanks for tn,
conventions favor he went on to sa!
that he recognized the fact that tn,
Second district is the most importan
in Northeastern Pennsylvania, becaus,
OF its many charitable institutions, it,
large and varied manufacturing inter
ests and the great number of laborinl
men who lived within it's boundaries
A man from a district like this SHOULD
be in accord with the majority, h
argued. but yet 1t Is always the ex
periencS that a Republican candidat
for the legislature must make a har,
fight TO be elected. He hoped to b.
able to continue the district In tn
Republican fold and If hard worI
would be effectual he would be elected
On motion of Alderman Howe the Sc
lection of the standing committee wa