Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10

bOfue oue uot titCteQ ucIe&ate dLtenu-
ed. making the representa- IN Just as
large as though all regular delegates
attended.
Just think of over one hundred Re
publicans assembling to nominate
ticket when there Is no strife or ri
valry! If 1t does not augur well for
the party, we are at a loss to know
what 1t means.
From the result 1t Is evident there
was no cut and dried slate. The
object seemed to be good men and
vote getters." In the morning 1t
was looked upon as certain that
man would be nominated for school
superintendent. The few who had
an idea woman would not run well
were able to convince the majority
that such was the case. But by noon
the tide began changing, and before
vote was taken II was evident what
would happen. Mr.. Ullery had warm
friends from the Florida. where he
had taught and given excellent salts
faction. Mr.. s. E. Herr spoke good
word for him. knowing the splend
record OF the family In Ohio. Prof
Hewett was placed In nomination, not
as candidate. but by friends who
recognized his fitness and to honor
him should q man be decided upon.
Miss Young. however. had been re-
garded as the candidate OF the party
for so long that delegates thought she
was entitled to the nomination. II
was rendered her two years ago and
accepted when there was no hope of
success. and later she was fused of
the ticket. This was also consid-
cred. Again. there was no going
against the tide of eloquence that
went forth. In nominating Miss
Young Mr.. F. C. Perkins gave a
lengthy eulogy of her qualifications
political affiliations. etc. He was
followed by Mr.. Melville. Mr.. Graden,
Mr. l.. X. Smith. Mr.. Jakway, Mr..
Spiers and one or two others who sec
onded her nomination. and when Mr.
Graden concluded his remarks, which
were listened to with profound inter
est. an opposing delegate remarked:
No use OF a recess, as there Is no
use attempting the nomination OF q
man"
Previous to this a recess OF ten min
utes had been agreed upon to discuss
the situation. The vote resulted in
92 for Miss Young, II for Ullery and
5 for Hewett.
For surveyor Mr.. j. E. Tiffany waS
nominated by acclamation after yari-
Gus persons had been canvased. Sew
eral delegates testified to the special
fitness of Mr.. Tiffany
Mr.. r. f. Peterson was nominated
for coroner in order, as Mr.. Newman
remarked, "to embalm the the Dem
cratic party of La Plata county after
the 5th of next month"
In the missioner contest there
We're two nominees before the con
vention, Mr.. II. c. Schroeder and John
w. Moss, Mr. Schroeder being the
cl.oice by good majority. his nomin-
alton having been practically conceded
for some days.
In the selection OF treasurer the del
egates exercised their own free will
and judgment, there being no candi-
dates before the convention, except as
advocated by friends. Daniel Thorn
ton, Joseph o. Smith. Fred w. Stra-
ter and Jas. Johnson were before the
convention, and the majority thought,
as Mr. Smith made the race two years
ago. he should be allowed to do so
again this year.
Messrs Pike and Eddy were the
unanimous choice of the convention
for the respective positions OF county
Judge and clerk. and Mr.. Hopkins was
strong fayorite for assessor, Mr..
Hopkins having agreed some weeks
ago to make the run when there was
not much likelihood of being elected,
and now that the chance Is excellent,
1t was given him. just the same.
In the resolutions of commenda-
ton of Frank c. GOudy and Hershel
NJ. Hogg the name of Percy s. Rider
was added yesterday afternoon but by
error was omitted from the published
section. 1t was but right that Mr..
Rider should he placed shoulder to
shoulder with Messrs. Goudy and
Hogg
The convention adjourned about s
O'Clock with the best Of feeling.
The unanimous reelection Of Mr.. I.
B. Melville as chairman was worthy
recognition OF his services rendered
the party.