Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-09-19
LAST CONVENTION OF THE SEASON.
The Senatorial Convention at Soldiers Grove Renom
mates 0, G. MunsOn for Second Term.

| The convention for nomination of a
candidate for Senator, held at Soldiers
! Grove last Thursday, closes the repub-
lican nominations for this section, and
the party now has complete ticket in
the field and will commence active work
Of the campaign.
The convention was called to order by
W. w. Bennett, chairmsa Of the dis
trict committee. Hon. Atley Peterson,
of Crawford, was chosen chairman and
L. L. Appleby, of Richland, secretary.
The committee reported the following
gentlemen entitled to seats in the con-
vention:
Crawford-Atley Peterson, J. c. Row
ley, David Haggerty. i. o. Lewison, ..
A Lester, Landus Lathrop, A. L. Sto-
well, Lot Gay, VIM. Achison.
,sichland-W. II. Joslin, P NJ Smith,
Gorge Bailey, George Francisco. L. L.
Applehy, J. W. Renick, r. @. Lybrand,
J. Wauless, Miles Vanhorn, James Ken
nedy, Alex. Ray.
Vernon-M G. Nichols. H G. Gardner,
Abner Silbaugh, E. R. Cushman, o. FL.
Hel geson, Daniel Theil, John Jacobson,
Ham Cowan. J. Henry Bennett, A. FL.
Dahl, r. B. Morrison, G. Fl. Collins NJ
c. Bergh, j. ]. Marshall, Milton Welch.
Jas. f. Shreve, Will Selbach, c. H. Car
ter.
A committee on resolutions was on
motion. appointed by the chairman,
consisting of A. II. Dahl, w. Ii. Joslin
and VIM. Achison
The nomination of candidates being
next in order J. Henry Bennett, in a
well-timed speech placed the present in
cumbent in nomination, and he was
strongly seconded by A. III. Dahl. p.
M. Smith named G. l.. Miner of Rich
land The ballot gave Mr.. Miner eleven
votes, the strength of Richland, while
Mr.. Munson received twenty-seven
votes, the solid support of Crawford and
Vernon The nomination of Mr.. Mum
son was made unanimous and commit
tee waited upon the nominee and pre-
sented him to the convention who made
a brief acceptance speech, pledging
obedience to the interests of the people
and the platform adopted by the con-
vention Mr.. Miner was called out. He
accepted the result of the convention in
true republican spirit and pledged
hearty support of :. entire ticket.
COMMITTEE on resolutions reported as
follows, vlich was unanimously
adopted:
RESOLVED, By the republicans OF the TWEEN
ty- Eighth Senatorial Dist let, In convention
assembled, that we endorse the admiDistra-
tion OF President Mckinley as wise and patri-
otic, and the acts of the present congress as
subscribing the best interests of the people at
large.
" point with pride to the excellent record
of ouJ representative in the state senate, Hon.
o. G. Munson, In his work and votes for the
distribution of tax burdens, and his general
course and service in the Legislature,
RESOLVED, That we instruct AMI direct the
nominee OF this convention as the represen-
tative of this district to vote for and use all
honorable means to secure the passage OF
law dbolishing caucuses and conventions and
giving to the voters OF each party the right to
nominate all candidates by direct vote under
the Australian ballot at "a primary election
be ii further,
RESOLVED, That the acceptance of the
nomination at the hands OF this convention
be deemed direct pledge on the part OF the
nominee to faithfully perform all of the
promises made by the party In its state plat
form and to obey the instructions OF this con-
vention.
Wepledge to the national. state and whole
republican ticket our hearty support in th6
campaign to follow and at the polls on cleo
tion day.
A senatorial district committee was
named consisting of J. Henry Bennett,
of Vernon; r. r. Benton, of Llichland,
and A J. Mcdowell. of Crawford
The convention adjourned after an
hours session.