Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-03


.ical meeting in its history. Indeed, it was the
biggest and most enthusiastic convention ever
held in the state. Properly speaking, there
were three nventiuns-Populist, Democratic
and Silver Cor Lincoln) Republican
The conventions got ready for business Tues
day morning.
The Populist convention, which was held in
the fine new convention hall, was called to or
der by Chairman Taylor Riddle. c. B. HoH-
man (the "little giant") was chosen temporary
chairman and Harry Frees tmporary secre-
tary, the usual committees, including confer
ence committee, were selected, and the conven-
tions adjourned till afternoon.
/ After dinner, convention re-assembled. C.B.
Hoffman was chosen permanent chairman and
Sol Long Che of the fog-horn voice) was elect
ed permanent secretary. The various commit
tee reports were read.
"Cylone" Davis, of Texas, and others adj
dressed the convention. No agreement having
been reached between the conference commit
tees, the night session was occupied i'll listening
to Congressman De Armand, of Missouri, and
Gen. James b. Weaver, of Iowa.
CONFERENCE REPORT.
There was a change in the program as rec
commended by the three committees at Topeka.
The agreement gave the Office of associate just
ice to the Democrats and that OF attorney gen
eral to the Populists. The Democrats had
number of candidates for associate justice, but
could not agree on one, and there seemed to be
a pretty good chance for 'scrap." 1t was
deemed advisable, therefore, to make the change
mentioned above, giving the associate justice
to the Popustr and the Office of attorney general
to the Democrats. This change together with
the remainder of the "Throop agreement" was
accepted and ratified by the two conventions.
DAVID MARTIN THE MAN.
David Martin was the unanimous choice of
the Popuiists, and also of many of the Demo
crats so, when the new agreement was ratified,
the POpust convention made short work OF the
matter-thc rules were suspended and David
Martin was nominated by acclamatlon. This
was done upon the motion of Judge b. r. Mil
ton, who had been candidate, but who was
anxious for harmonious, action, and would not
allow his name to be presented
The nomination of a candidate for governor
was SOON accomplished. There were but two
candidates before the cOnveution--Jown w.
Breidenthal and Senator VIM. Ryan. Judge
A. w. Dennison, our candidate, withdrew III
the interest of harmony. After a number
of speeches secondlng the nomination OF Breid-
enthal, Senator Ryan withdrew and moved that
the rules be suspended and John w. Breiden-
thai be nominated by acclamation The mo-
ton carried, and the convention fairly raised
the roof off the house.
There were three or four candidates tor lleu-
tenant governor, but Maj. A. M. Harvey proved
the strongest candidate.
E. J. Westgate had some strong opposition,
on the first ballot for auditor of state, but he
proved so popular that the delegations that first
opposed him fairly fell over each other to get
into the band wagon.
Levi Humbarger, the nominee for superin-
tendent of public instruction, in young man,
but is we'll qualified to fill the office
J. D. Botkin was the only candidate for con-
gresham -at-large, and he was nominated by
acclamation, amid storm of applause.
The last nominations made were presidential
electors, the Popuists naming tour They
were: Francis M. Brady, of Labette county;
Taylor Riddle, of Marion county; Charles II.
Nicholas, of Osborn county, AID James Beck
(colored), of Cherokee county.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Democratic convention was held in the
opera house. Tom Morgan, of the Eureka
Messenger, was chosen chairman.
This convention nominated Abe Frakes Tor
secretary of state.
Their next nomination was tor treasurer.
For this Office there were two candidates-Con-
way Marshall, of Garnctt, and l.. I. Stine, OF
Ottawa. Mr. Slime withdrew, leaving a clear
field for Mr.. Marshall, whose nomination was
made unanimous-his popularity was proven
con the spot" =.
Senator Hugh P. Farrelly, of Chanute, was
nominated for attorney-g general by acclamation.
For presidential electors, the Democrats nom-
mated J. B. Fugate, of Harvey county; Z. b.
Carst. nson, of Republic county; ]. D. Goshorn,