The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-24
LEGISLATIVE TICKET


Senator-J. Watson Smith, of the
Ninth ward. y
sentatives-Andrcw Holm, of
the Third ward; j. f. George, of the
Eighth ward, for the south district
of the Eighth and Ninth wards ;
Walter Nelson, of the Ninth Ward,
for the north district of the Eighth
and Ninth Wards.
THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT.
Senator-Ferdinand Barta, of the
Fifth ward
Representatives. Thauwald,
of the Fifth ward; Charles S. Schur-
man, of the Sixth ward.
THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT.
senntor-Hiler H. Horton, of the
Seventh ward.
ReprcsentativeS-He Johns, of
the Fourth ward, renominated;
Frank l.. krayenbuhl, of the Sew
enth ward.
THIRTY SEVENTH DISTRICT.
senator-Andrew II. McGill, Of the
Tenth ward.
Representatives-W b. Boyd,
of the Eighth ward; Thomas G. Full
ton, of White Bear village.
The Republican legislative convention
was late in assembling, and was not
called to order until nearly 10 o'clock when
County Chairman Horton had to use his
gavel vigorously In order to reduce the
gathering to sufficient degree of quie-
tude.
On motion of Col. Samuel Lowenstein,
OF the Third ward, Jesse A. Gregg, of the
Seventh, was unanimously nominated for
temporary chairman and was elected by
reclamation.
c. B. Parker of the Fifth ward, nomi-
mated Charles R. Wood, of the Sixth ward,
for temporary secretary, and his election
~
B. Parker, of the Fifth, was elected as
sistant secretary of the convention The
temporary organization was made per-
manent.
In accepting the craftsmanship Mr.. Gregg
thanked the convention briefly and said
that all he asked was that the conven-
ton should MAINTAIN quiet.
When quiet had been restored II. r.
Black, of the Seventh ward moved the
appointment Of committee on creden-
t1als, one from each ward and one from
the county at large. The motion prevailed
and as such committee Chairman Gregg
appointed: First ward, J. E. Holt; Sec
ond ward, A. w. Caldwell; Third George
Lamb; Fourth, John King; Fifth, Robert
H. Seng; Sixth, M. L. McIntire; Seventh,
Harry T.. Black; Eighth, A. Gaines, Jrj;
Ninth, John P. Case; Tenth, Nels Lar
son; Eleventh. E. A. Paradis; at large,
John Schultz. Harry T. Black was ap-
pointed chairman of the committee, which
Immediately after it's appointment ad-
journed to a room in the rear of the hall
to fix up friendly contests in a couple of
the wards.
At this juncture Col. Lowenstein SUBJ
mltted a resolution indorsing Senators
Davis and Nelson. The resolution was
adopted, and is as follows:
Resolved, That the Republicans Of the coun-
ty OF Ramsey, where he has resided for more
than quarter of century, take especiaf
pride In the distinguished services of their
fellow Republican and neighbor, Cushman K.
Davis. That In common with all of the Re-
publlcans of the State of Minnesota they
unanimously indorse him for reelection to
the United States senate, and instruct the
senators and representatives this day nomi-
mated to work and vote for him during the
session of the legislature of 1899 first, last
and all the time, until he Is elected
Resolved, That the Republicans of Ramsey
county commend the eminent public service
Of Hon. Knute Nelson, United States senator
from Minnesota, and recognizing the value
of his services and the advantage of contnu-
ing in office wise and experienced public
servants, we favor his reelection at the ex-
piration of his present term of office, and
this convention, and they are hereby in
structed to use all: honorable means to secure
his reelection. ..
committee on resolutions was then ap-
pointed, one from each ward and one
from the county a follows:
First ward, c. f. Ball, Second, J. r.
Hilgedick; Third, Samuel Lowenstein;
Fourth, George Parker; Fifth, H. r.
Denny; Sixth, w. L. Williams; Seventh,
H. S. Fairchild Eighth, G.. w. McCree;
Schuette; Eleventh, w. A. Nay1or;
country, Robert Bishop.
w. L. Williams, of the Sixth ward was
appointed chairman of the committee,
which retired to one of the side rooms
and agreed on the following resolutions
and platform:
! The Resolutions.
The Republicans of Ramsey county, in legis
lative convention assembled, affirm their ad-
Republican party and strongly indorse the
last platforms of the Republican national,
state and county conventions.
We congratulate the people of Ramsey coun-
'ty that since the Republican party has di-
lrected affairs under it's administration there
has been substantial reduction In public tax
alton, tightening of the public burdens, the
utmost efficiency, economy and courtesy In
conduct Of our public offices and a manifest
desire to carry into effect the will of the peo-
pie of the capital county of the state. and we
pledge anew our best efforts to effect still
greater reduction in public burdens and taxa.
ton and to provide the most efficient public
service and make our government model for
safe economical and satisfactory adm1nistra-
ton Of public affairs. ~
We congra tulate the people Of this nation
that during the recent crisis in its history it's
by Republican administration and that the
matchless craftsmanship wisdom and patri-
otism of Republican president, William
Mckinley, has made safe and glorious the rec
ord of party and placed our nation among
the foremost Of the world. -....... -
Resolved, That this convention, recognizing
the distinguished abilities and valuable serv-
ices of Senator Cushman K. Davis, who has,
by the force of his character learning and
ability taken place among the foremost states
men Of the nation, hereby instruct the ncmi-
e1otf1, al oaI he
fore the people to work and vote for his re-
election to the United States senate until that
object is accomplished.
Resolved, That the Republicans of Ramsey
county commend the etlinent public serv-
ices of Hon. Knute Nelson, senator from
Minnesota, and recognizing the value Of such
services and the advantage Of continuing in
office wise and experienced public servants.
favor his reelection at the expiration of
his present term of Office and pledge the vote
of the senators nominated by this conven-
ton and they are hereby instructed to vote and
use all honorable means to secure his re-
election.
This brought the question down to the
real business Of it's session, the selection
of the candidates. A proposition to name
the house candidates first was quickly
negatived and Chairman Gregg called for
the senatorial nomination from the
Thirty third district. At once developed
the first fight on the list. Assemblyman
c. j. Nelson nominated John G. Elmquist
and Stewart Mcmillan Gid the honors fol
Senator Sheehan. ssS
A poll of the First ward was demanded
and the secretary called the list Of dele
gates. It was already generally under
stood that the Second ward had determin-
ed to give Senator Sheehan its solid vote
of thirty-two. This meant his nomination
If he could secure eight votes lin his own
4 ward The call Of delegates proceeded
about half way and until the necessary
eight had been recorded, when mistake