The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-05

lin Again in Nomination-Resolu
tions Of the Convention.
The Democrats of the Third and
Fourth legislative districts held con-
ventions yesterday and nominated
candidates for the legislature. Attor-
ney John II. Bonner was named in
the Third district and Hon. p. f. Tim
lin I'm the Fourth.
The Democrats of the Fourth legis-
lative district convened in Fadden's
hail. at Dickson City, yesterday and
renominated for the legislature Hon.
p. f. Timlln. of Jermyn, who has rep
resented the district during the last
session. The convention was a very
quiet one. there being no demonstra-
tion OF any nature, until, the close of
the afternoon at the end of the bal
lotng, when Candidate Timlin and
Thomas Mooney of Carbondale, who
opposed him for the nomination,
shook hands cordially, and the defeat
ed candidate assured his successful
opponent of his hearty support.
Mooney made strong run for the
nomination, as did also T. A. Hen
ullNhS' VI JSIllyI, Dul llIllllH "dS
elected on the first ballot the vote
standing as follows: Timlin 29Ia;
Mooney, 1914; Hendricks, 9.
The convention was called to Or
der by James Pigeon, of Carbondale,
chairman of the standing committee
of the Fourth district. He appointed
Joseph Brennan, OF Carbondale, tenn
porary secretary of the convention and
Richard Kirwin and Stephen Evans as
assistants. A permanent chairman
was then elected, Mr.. Pigeon and
James O'Ioro both being nominated
for the chair. The vote resulted as
follows: Pigeon, 81; O'Hora, 10.
THANKED THE DELEGATES.
After thanking the delegates for the
honor conferred, Chairman Pigeon
called for nominations for n perman-
ent secretary, and John Rogan, Of
Olyphant. was unanimously chosen
after which the chairman appointed
the following committees:
Credontials-John Barrett, Carbondalc; Thomas
Quinn, John Hart, John Rogan Thomas Grady.
observation-disclosures Coughlin, Carbondalc;
William Sullivan, Carbondale; Thomas Paddon,
Dickson Michael Ruddy, Mayheld; Edward Me
Dade, Elnhurst.
organization-Joseph Z. Brennan, Carbondale;
John Gatfney, Michael Brennan John F. Gaffney,
James O'Eara.
The committee on resolutions drew
up the following resolutions, endorsing
the Kansas City platform:
We the delegates representing the Democrats
Of the Fourth legislative district of Lackawanna
county in convention assembled, do hereby sp-
| Al
ed at Kansas City
We renew our allegiance and devotion t. sbo
party which has always upheld the constitutional
government and has ever sympathized with and
encouraged the best aspirations Of the masses.
In the person of William ]. Bryan we recognize
the ablest and sincerest champion Of the people
that this generation has ever known. We regard
his running mate, A. f. Stevenson, as a Democrat
who has been tried and found not wanting
Resolved That we do hereby endorse the can.
didacics Of W. j. Bryan and A. f. Stevenson nd
pledge them our most loyal support.
Resolved That we pledge our sincerest support
to our party's excellent county ticket.
Resolved, That we pledge our earnest support
to the nominee Of this convention.
CANDIDATES NAMED.
These proceedings occupied the en-
tire morning. and in the afternoon,
"Itn the Illy- -SGNtH utleRdltS were
called to order, the chairman an
nounced that nominations were in or
der for a candidate for the Legislature.
John Mearon, of Archibald, arose and
nominated "the successful young man,
who won the last contest. p. h. Tim
lin."
Joseph Brennan,of Carbondale, nomi-
mated Thomas Mooney, whom he de-
scribed as an able, upright man, who
would splendidly represent the district.
| Martin White, of Jermyn, then arose,
and put before the convention the name
| of his ellow-townsman, T. A. Hem
| bricks.
After Timlin's nomination there were
loud cries for speech, and Candidate
| Timlin advanced to the platform, and
| expressed his deepest thanks to the
delegates for the honor they conferred
upon him, and the trust and reliance
they showed by renomnating him. He
| pledged his untiring support to the
| party, and made a few remarks ancnt
| the Kansas City convention and the
| platform there adopted.
He then walked over to Mr. Mooney,
who extended his hand, and assured
him that in the coming campaign he
can depend upon him and the Carbon
dale Democrats for their unswerving
support
BONNER THE CANDIDATE.
At Clark's Summit yesterday the
Democrats of the Third legislative dis
trict held a convention and nominated
Attorney John II. Bonner, of Old
Forge, for the legislature, and ad-
ministered a few punches to former
| United States Senator Quay.
Mr., Bonner was unopposed. The dis
trict is strongly Republican and Mr..
Bonner will have as his opponent Sc
lect Councilman Edward James, jr.,