The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-03-30

prosperity not only to the few
but to the entire country. He
called attention to the fact that
in the contest just opening party
lines were to be drawn, and
tightly drawn, and stated that
it oehooved every delegate and
every republican to work har
monioosly for party success.
Mr.. Palmer stated that he be-
lieved in a good live business
town, and liked TO see plenty Of
work aud high wages for every
man; that he believed an era of
prosperity was just dawning up>
on Virginia. and that the future
held great store for our citizens.
Relative to matters of municipal
import he said that there were
some minor questions which rev
celved the attention and were
made the subject of much talk
on the part of some; that the po-
lice officers we're q matter of mi
nor Importance, but that he be-
lieved in and during his term of
Office had endeavored to mains
tain an able and efficient police
c:rps- But, he continued, there
are other matters which over
shadow these lesser phantoms,
matters of much Importance and
Of interest to all who hare the
welfare of the city at large, and
believed that all should unite in
working together for the main
flamenco of good government and
for aught for the betterment of
the city. In the category of
needed public improvements he
spoke OF the necessity of a
sewerage system and the build
ing of q city hall, stating that
the question of bonding therefor
would doubtless come before the
electors the coming summer and
hoped that all might take an ac>
tive interest in and work tor the
success thereof.
MIR. Palmer concluded his re>
marks by stating that he entered
the contest without ill will
against any man, and that no
matter what the result may be
he will continue to do all in his
power to assist in furthering
the interest and welfare of Vir
ginia.
Ned K. Farrand, nominee for
treasurer, also responded with a
few appropriate remarks, thank
ing the convention for the honor
bestowed and assuring the as
semblage that he should try to
merit the rust imposed.
The democratic convention the
same evening was devoid of con.
tention so far as the nominations
were concerned, the slate that
had been previously arranged
being carried through without
opposition, but the speech OF
acceptance by Candidate Thomp-
son and remarks by Messrs. Fay
and Costin, were spirited.
| The convention was called tc
order by Chairman Burns and
organized by the election OF
Dominic Burns as chairman and
II. J. George as secretary.
Upon motion three Judges
composed of Messrs. Costin, F
l.. Johnson and Patrick Sulli>
van, were appointed.
The nominations were next ir
order. all being made by ACCLAIM
nation as follows:
Mayor, A. N. Thompson,
Treasurer, A. Hawkinson,
Recorder, Albert e. Bickford.
The ward nominees for alder
men were also endorsed, as
follows:
1st ward, Elmer Matheison,
End ward, VIM. r. WATSON,
3rd ward, Ole Halverson,
4th ward, Jacob Johnson,
: Upon motion Dominic Burns
was elected chairman and A. N
Thompson secretary of the city
committee for the ensuing year
This closed the business o.
the convention and Mr.. Thomp-
son, the nominee for mayor made
a few remarks IN which he
pledged himself, if elected, t
suppress the running of the var
ious gambling devices now open
] ~ carried on in the the back enc
Of some of our saloons. ::
II AS to the social evil he tool
the stand that while he coult
not see the practicability of sup
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