The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-15
HARD TASK TO
SECURE CANDIDATES
Judge John p. Kelly, in the following
KELLY NOMINATED,


Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Conyen.
tion:--It may be said that our choice Of candi'
dates for additional law judge has been deter
mined by recent events and that we are Ii gon
trollcd by the governors appointment. Ordi
narily when Democratic executive ms
casual vacancy on the bench by an appointment
from his own party it lends such comlnahu,ng
prestige to the appointcc as to virtually assure
his nomination at the ensuing convention NhCh
a vacancy in the office occurred last spring pS
reason Of the untimoly death ct our Ialm,nIcd
Judge Gunstor, there was manifested ma'keu
public sentiment in favor OF successor ol HIS
political faith. 49,.
Some one had the good sense to suggest that
an expression Of the members OF the bar p'
taken as to their choice in the matter, ne
suggestion met with such favor that the udr
promptly, ard with great enthusiasm. uh''u
without distinction Of party in the choice OF on,
of its foremost members, and that m'lnCr was
n Democrat Governor stone, lawyer hlms'li,
had the wisdcm to defer 20 tins action on the pd't
of our bar and to appoint the man OF us CholC'
1lc recognized the fact That the action ot the
lawyers was an unqucStionahle guaranty OF hth''5
in the man Of its selection All lawyers ma!
look alike to the miscellaneous audience, but TO
the gentlemen who sit within this bar enclosure
when the courts are in session, the active prac'
titoncr is at all times a subject OF critical or
scrvaton. Ii he has weak point in ms arhGr'
if he be deficient in learning or skill, II ne De
lacking in courtesy, it he have an inhlmlty OF
temper and, above all, il there be flaw in his
character for personal or professional integrity,
lis brother lawyers know it. More than that'
it is to he remembered that in the whole com.
munitN there is no person or ClaSS OF persons
having so much at stake in the matter, to whom
it is Of such vital importance that the judiciary
be Of the highest character for learning, ahll!y
and impartiality. 30 that when they unite IN
asking for the appointment Of one Of their num-
hcr you may rest assured that he Is eminentIy
fit for the position.
ncnt had ignored the expressed wish Of the
bar, it would have given me great pleasure TO
stand here today and put in nomination for TIE
office Of additional law judge, as | now do the
incumbent, Judge John i. kCIN.
In the distinction that was conferred upon hlm
by the appointment, and in his elevation to tht
bench by popular vote there is an element OF Just
local pride in which We may all share, for ho
is native OF this county and product OF her
institutions. Born Just beyond the confines m oi
Scranton. in the borough OF OIyphant, he re
moved with his family in his early childhood to
this city, where he grew up with the advantage IS
OF our public schools graduating from the high
school in 1SNO In his achievements he has been
from that day ever since conspicuous witness
TO the efficiency and thorCughnCss Of our public
school system of education. lie passed from
the high school to the law, office, OF the late
A. II. Wnton, where his gifted mind was steadily
developed under the tuition Of Mr.. Winton, one
OF the most scholarly and accomplished lawyers
that northeastern Pennsylvania has ever produced.
Called to the bar in 1858 he was almost ilnme
diatcly taken into the office OF the late Judge
Connolly, who at that time entered upon his term
Of service as district attorney. When Judge
Connolly went on the bench in lSSS, Judge Kelly
formed partnership with Mr. O'lrien, and
from that day up to the time Of his appoint
mont he engaged in a constantly growing
and extensive practice with diversified field fol
the display ot his splendid powers, and the solid
ity Of his attainmontS and in which his rise
20 Cminencc in his profession has been rapid anc
well earned. In the meantime from January
ls2, to January lN9j he held the office of dis
trCt attorney, disCharging its duties with pains
taking fidelity and to the great satisfaction o
the bar and bench as well as Cf the community
If were to yield to the prompings of cloS'
personal friendship covering period Of twenty
years. dating back to the days when We wcr,
both students at law friendship that ha
grown with the years that have rolled away,
might speak of Judge Kelly in terms Of persona
admiration and CulOgy ] would regard it, how
ever, unbCftting the occasion, | know i
would be diStasteful to the modest and unassum
ing subject of these remarks
Standing at the prime Of his manhood
having attained the full maturity Of his powers
blessed with an abundance Of good health an;
with the promise of many years of uSCfulLcs
before him, enjoying in the highest degree th
confidence Of the community, and with the ba
of this county. which he has conspicuous!
adorned, standing sponsor for him, may | no
say without extravaganza OF speech that in hi
person we offer to this judicial district al
ideal candidate, for whom every elcctor REGARDLESS
of political atfliation may cast ballot witt
feelings Of pride and satisfaction, and ventur
to predict for him the most overwhelming ma
jolity that was ever cast in the county for
judicial candidate?
The name Of Judge Kelly was greet
ed by hearty outburst of applause
and it was renewed when the nomi
Kelly was nominated by acclamatior
and the convention then proceeded t
the nomination of a congressman.
CONRY NAMED.
Attorney w. NJ. Bunnel by cour
tCsy of one of the delegates, was give,
the privilege of the floor, and PLACED
Attorney NJ. F. Conry in nomination
in a speech in which he referred I,
the rise of Mr.. Conry from a lowl,
worker in a coal breaker to the prou,
position of prominent member of tn
Lackawanna county bar. Mr.. Bunnel
dWclt upon the importance of the com
ing election and the necessity of hav
ing men in congress to promote tn
ideas of government advanced by tn
Democratic party.
When Mr. Conry was placed i,
nomination, his name was greeted b,
one of the heartiest outbursts of ap
plause of the convention. The nomi
nation was seconded by Josepl
O'Brien. who also moved that tn
nomination be made by acclamatior
and this was done.
Attorney John j. Murphy placed be
fore the convention the name of Jane
j. O'Malley, of Olyphant, for the offic
OF district attorney in a forceful speech
in which he reviewed the life an
achievements of Mr.. O'Malley. He
representative of the younger De
mocracy, Mr.. Murphy said, and
nominated will be elected.
The nomination was seconded b
Stephen Evans, of Olyphant, and wa
made by acclamation.
For the office of sheriff, Josen
O'Brien nominated Charles II. Schad
He said it was unnecessary for him I
dwell at length on the merits of Nj
Schadt. His distinguished services "a
the party are well known, the speake
said, and since three years ago he ha
peen conceded the nomination fC
sheriff. Mr.. O'Brien dwelt upon tn
public services Of Mr.. Schadt as cour
Gilman and county treasurer. He re
ferred to the aggressive fight he mad
for sheriff three years ago, and sal
that from the very moment the rC
turns of that election were mad
known Mr.. Schadt was the logic;
nominee of the party this year. AS
the case of the preceding candidat
the nomination was made by accls
nation.
COUNTY TREASURER.
Attorney NJ. j. Donahue was give
the privilege of the floor, and nom
mated c. G. Boland for the office
county treasurer. He said the man |
named has honesty, capacity and D,
triotism; is man of the common pc,
pie, who will make a strong candida
and a splendid official
When the office of prothonotary W;
reached there was an ominous silenc
ANY candidates for prothonotary
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