The San Francisco call., 1898-10-12

convention of one hundred job chasers He performed fairly well, outside of get ting sadly mixed up in introducing some of the Supervisorial candidates. He had not been provided with a programme, and consequently could hardly be blamed for the few mistakes he made His intentions to boom the show were all right, but he fell little short in the execution of the work. The ratification had been planned with the end in view of making 1t dra- matfc, but some of the play actors turned 1t into comedy and farce.
 The first number reminded one of a minstrel show. The band struck up "Co- lumbia," and the door leading from the dressing room was thrown open by Colo nel w. P. Sullivan, who marshaled the forces Behind him came w. s. McGee, who presided over the convention of the job chasers; then Master of Ceremonies Deuprey, and last, but not least, Barclay Henley, formerly of Mexico. The second division of the parade was made up of Boss Phelan's candidates and about fifty chapters, who in return for their services expect to be given nice billets in the New City Hall in the event of the ticket being successful. When the band ceased play ing Sullivan gave the signal and the per former took their seats
 T have been directed said McGee, Ito call this meeting to order and introduce Eugene N. Deuprey as chairman"
 Colonel Sullivan thought "directed'' sounded little harsh, but contented him. self with a scowl.
 Deuprey then launched forth in strong denunciation of bossism and the hydra headed monster that threatens the anni- hilation of good government. He claimed that c. A. Buckley was holding forth at the Russ House with the avowed in- tention "of assailing the Democratic nom- inees." He then paid a tribute to James D. Phelan and declared that no one could defeat him or that other fearless cham pion of the people, MT. Franklin, the nom inee for City and County Attorney.
 Franklin K. Lane, the nominee for City and County Attorney, looked pained and surprised at having his name chopped off in such an unceremonious manner.
 T. F. Bonnet, nominee for Sheriff, was then introduced. He briefly announced that If he was elected he would give the peo- pie a good government, turn the fees of office into the treasury and be contented with his salary.
 As Bonnet was making his bow Deuprey called attention to the fact that it was pleasant token that there was one candi- date who would be satisfied with his salary.
 
 over twenty years in the city without ever holding office. He promised that if elected Treasurer he would pay every demand presented to him if 1t was prop erly authenticated.
 'I will increase the valuation of cor porations holding franchises from the city" said Washington Dodge, "if I am elected Assessor, believe in increasing the burden of taxation of the corpora tions, and I will raise their assessed val nations $15. 900 ,0OO.
 The audience applauded and Deuprey then arose to introduce the nominee for County Clerk. Tt is with pleasure" said he. that I introduce John H. -"
 There was a pause. Deuprey was so thrilled with pleasure that he couldn't remember the name until small boy in the gallery called out Brown
 Candidate Brown had bad attack of stage fright, and cut his speech short.
 "I am not a speech-maker,' said he, flor this Is the first time I have ever been connected with politics. If I am elected I pledge you that I will run the County Clerks office on $6000 a year.
 That is too modest of you.' exclaimed Deuprey. You must mean S60OO a month"
 Brown nodded assent and took his seat.
 Franklin K. Lane, or MT. Franklin, as Deuprey introduced him. next told of how proud he felt to be on the ticket as nominee for City and County Attorney. 'I am pleased at having been selected by Boss Phelan's convention. Now don't shy at the word boss If we are to have a boss let us have one who runs himself We want boss who puts his own name at the head of his own ticket"
 Colonel Sullivan applauded, the claquers took the cue and the audience joined in.
 Bernard Bienfeld, nominee for Sur veyor, was next on the list. He had a pretty speech written out, but 1t was not