The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-08

/ ing recognized by the chair, proceeded 10
place the name Of Finlay Ross in nominal
ton before the convention in a very plain,
matter Of fact sort of way He alluded
to the present mayor whom ne was placing
in denomination, as the only logical can
didate before the convention. He touched
upon the many worthy and economical
acts of Mayor Ross in the past two years,
| his long business career and residence
among the citizens for twenty-five years,
his integrity and the efforts of Mayor
Ross to build for the city Of Wichita one
Of the most beautiful parks in Kansas
and the southwest, and in closing touched
upon his many business transactions that
! have saved TO the taxpayers Of the city
| thousands Of dollars He then placed the
name of Finlay Ross before the conven-
! ton as a candidate for mayor. The con
vention hall rang out with echoing cheers
/ and yells that were deafening for min
/ utes at a time. The stamping feet and
! clapping hands by the spectators went to
show that the right chord and the right
name had been spoken first before a solid
Ross delegation, in a Ross convention.
! When the mallet of the chair could again
! be heard. quiet was restored for a moment.
to jump to their feet waving their hands
for recognition by Chairman Throckmor-
ton, who happened TO cast his eye in the
| direction of the Third ward and at the
| same time hearing a seconding from that
quarter in the person of J. P. Allen, chair
man Of the delegation. At the same time
ex-senator John Kelly had been recog-
nzed, and in a few and very well chosen
words, conveyed to the chair and conven-
ton the information that he was instruct
ed to, by the mayorality candidate from
the Sixth ward. He said: Il want to
say that Mr.. Herman, our candidate IN
the primaries for mayor. wishes to have
this delegation cast their solid vote for
Mayor Ross, and It is hereby recorded as
being for him.
Charlie Luling then got the attention Of
the chair and moved that the nomination
Of Finlay Ross be made unanimous and
by reclamation, which seemed to take the
delegates completely off their feet 1t
was seconded by almost every man in the
convention. When this burst of enthusi-
asm had died out the chair declared Ffnlay
Ross the candidate of the Republican
party.
e. B. Jewett then arose and drew from
his pocket a paper that was said to be
from Finlay Ross, and addressed to the
convention in session. z. B. .Jewett said
he had called at the home of Mr.. Ross on
several occasions within the last two or
three days to consult with him on vari-
Gus matters and each time found the
mayor confined to his bed quite sick with
an attack of grip and heavy cold. He
.l,- u mi
ton from Mayor Ross to the gentlemen Of
this convention, and will read it." 1t isl
as follows:
''AIr Chairman and Gentlemen of the Con-
vention:
II have been confined TO my room for
the past ten days on account of sickness.
Regret my inability 10 be present to thank
this convention in person and those who
supported me at the primaries, for the
honor you have conferred upon me by
making me your candidate for the Office
of mayor 70 succeed myself
1.-Two years ago I was nominated in this
hall by reclamation. I promised then If
elected I would endeavor to render a con-
scentious and an honest administration.
How well my pledge has been fulfilled is
for my fellow-citizens to pass judgment
upon by their votes at the ensuing spring
election. I do not claim to be infalible.
I presume 7 have made mistakes. How
ever, have done the very best I could
under the circumstances, therefore have
no apologies to make for any of my official /
acts. Again thanking you for the conf /
dence and honor you have bestowed on {
me, promising if elected I viii do as well. /
If not better in the next two years than |
I have IN the past two. and will devote /
my time and whatever energy or talent I /
may possess in helping to place Wichita, /
the city We all love so well, at the highest /
pinnacle Of fame for good government.
Yours for Wichita,
"FINLAY ROSS"
Nominations for city attorney We're next /
in order. The Fourth ward placed in NOM |
nation Colonel James L. Dyer amidst =
rousing cheer from the delegates. added TO !
by the spectators, who by this time were /
getting quite enthusiastic over the sue
cessful manner in which the choice % the /
was swimming along without /
apparent OPPOSITION among the delegations.
Another name was added TO the list Ct /
candidates for city attorney when Ro-
doIph Hatfield had finished a glowing
tribute 20 the worth and ability Of p. A
Rohrbaugh. The nominations were de-
clared closed, and ballot was taken.
showing that Colonel Dyer had received
50. Rohrbaugh -, Balderston s, and Judge
NIyatt /.
Nominations FOR city clerk were next in
order and ex-Nayor ! p. Allen OF the
Third ward nominated H T. Kramer. the
present Incumbent. The Second ward sec
onded the nomination. There not appearing
10 be any opposition TO Kramer, John Ds-
Wis moved that the nomination be de-
clared unanimous,
The effect OF so much harmony n the
and no contests or challenges
threw the whole body into a general good
humor. which prevailed throughout me
day. Many jokes were sprung and pleas
ant passes were made by the oid-ti-ne
ward contestants and taking it all around
the convention reseulbled a great gather
ing OF friends al an old settlers " meet
ing.
Nomination Of city treasurer was an
aounced as the next order az business
Judge Nyatt arose and made compu-
nentary aIIusion 70 the worth and AGILITY
IF the Fourth ward candidate. and pissed
IN nomination the name u Councilman
George T. Cubbon for city treasurer. The
delegates broke forth once more IN -
1ut5urst NJ applause and lasting some no
nents il took the mind oul OF any other
sspirants. as no other names were brought
before the convention. and another motion
vas added 20 harmony by asking that the
rules be suspended and George T. Cub5ou
be nominated BY acclaua.lo1. which car