The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-13
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS REPORTED IN DETAIL.


the platform and stood bowling his acknowl-
edgements.
When the applause had subsided Mr..
Wells was introduced to the convention by
the chairman as the next Mayor Of St
Louis" Mr.. Wells, in a speech delivered In
a clear voice, which could be easily heard
in the farthest reaches OF the hall, ac-
knowiedged the honor which had been con-
ferred upon him.
MR.. WELLS
ADDRESSES THE CONVENTION.
Among other things he said:
Tn thanking you for the distinction con-
ferred upon me the nominee for Mayor
/ fully realize that II Is an honor of such
magnitude that no citizen could well refuse
to accept il. In accepting the honor of the
nomination, I do so with a sense of the
arduous duties which will devolve upon the
next occupant of the Mayors chair. Who
ever he may be. he will accomplish little
without the earnest co-oDeration and SUD-
port of law-abiding citizens.
IF elected TO this Office to which you
have nominated me. asking me to devote
four Of the best years OF my life to your
interests. I will demand from you in return
your best support IN aid of my determine
tion to give you good government and
shall insist on the best administration Of
his ONCE on the part of every public Of
dcial connected with my administration, bo
he Democrat or Republican.
IF the people do not relish good govern
ment and are content with the present very
unsatisfactory condition Of local municipal
affairs, then st. Louis Is indeed to be
pitied. st. Louis, geographically. Is tho
best located large city in the Union. and
should be supreme. In intelligence. indus
try. wealth and hospitality she stands sec
ond to none-why. then. should her citi-
zens contirue to exist In such shameful
and disgraceful municipal conditions?
..Standing on the threshold Of such an
important event as the celebration of the
Louisiana Purchase. It behooves US to get
ready to receive visitors from every cline
beneath the sun. Let US prepare to receive
them in a proper manner. so that we may.
far from being compelled to epologize to
our visitors for the conditions which con-
front them here, feel thrill OF pride In
listening to their well-deserved compli-
ments.
Gentlemen. II I am elected to of1ce. I
will take the executive chair under only
one promise and one obligation-the prom
ise and obligation that will walk IN the
STRAIGHT and narrow path OF public duty"
Mr.. Wells remained seated on the plat
forr, during the remainder Of the session.
MANY NOMINATIONS
BY ACCIAAMATI0N.
For Treasurer. John n. Boozher Of the
Twenty-fffth Ward nominated James n.
Franciscus Ir in a speech. In which he
referred To Mr. Franciscus's high standing
az q financier and business man, his I'M
inpeachable character and his integrity.
His record. he said. was sufficient guarnn-
tee that the important ONCE for which he
was named would be nlled with oenenf and
credit to the city and the people.
There were several seconding speechee
and as no other candidate was presented.
Mr. Franciscus was nominated by acclama-
ton.
Judge Thomas B. Harvey Of the Twenty
fftb ward nominated Bernard Dierkes for
Auditor. Judge Harvey referred to Mr..
Dierkes a. a capable. conscientious citizen.
whose Individual and ofi1cial integrity. az
exemplfled in his past record. was sufficient
indication that the ONCE would be well and
ably administered II he was elected. Several
other delegates seconded the nomination.
and Mr.. Dierkes was declared the nominee
by acclamation.
Frank A. J. Hitler. in vigorous and
forceful speech. presented the name Of
James Y. Player for the nomination for
Comptroller. Mr.. Player had no opposi-
ton. and he was nominated by acclamation.
For the nomination for Collector. the
name Of L F. Hammer. Jr.. was presented
by Judge John A Harrison. Doctor John
H Simon. IN one Of his characteristio
speeches. made Q vigorous and earnest pies
for the nomination OF William Druhs.
Joseph jackson. OF the Eighteenth Ward
presented the name Of John B. OMesra.
The vote resulted. ON the first ballot: Ham
mer. 30: Druhe. g; O'Meara. 1A Mr.. Ham
mer was declared the nominee unanimous
ly. on motion Of Doctor Simon
For president Of the Board Of Public Im---
prevements Hiram Phillips was placed In
nomination by A. C. Heman. Ben C. Ad-
kins. vas placed in nomination BY z. A
NooLan. Jr. On the first ballot Phillips was
declared the nominee By the following votes
Phillips. 81; Adkins, -
Judge Thomas Morris placed In nomina-
tfon for CITY Register the name Of Patrick
r. Nt<gfbbone, and Mr.. F1tzsfbbns. having
no opposition. was elected by acclamation.
touDchek. the Bohemian King Of South
st. Louis. was presented by A q. Kersting.
Joseph Ward placed in nomination Hugh
T. Pattison. and John H. Overall presented
the name Of James Scullin- On the nrst
ballot Scullin was declared the nominee
by tho following vote: scullin. %; Patti
son. ~: Aatouschek. 1a
For Inspector OF Weights and Measures
John euares Of the Fifth Ward presented
the name Of Macarthur johnson. "the friend
Of labor" Judge George w. Lubke pre-
sented the name Of Charles J. Mcdonald,
but withdrew IT before the roll call was
completed, and Johnston's nomination was
made unanimous.
Nick Bell placed In nomination for presi-
John J. OBrien. Festus J. Wade made .
seconcing speech. highly complimentary to
Mr.. OBren. which was warmly cheered.
Mr. OBrier's nomination was made unani-
n ous
Joseph L Hognsoy was placed IN nouinae
tion for president Of the Council by Joseph
0arvin Of the Eleventh Ward, and. a. no
other nominations were made, he was
unanimously declared the nominee
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL
AND BOARD OF EDUCATION.
There were only six names submitted for
the nomination for Council. and. a. there
are six to be elected. the names submitted
were declared the nominees. They ares
Charles e. Gibson. George d. Markham.
Joseph spiegelhalter. Jr.. James p. Newell.
jeremiah sheehan and Joseph Boyce.
When the nominations for members Of
the School Board. four Of whom are to b
elected this year. were reached. tho COM
vention witnessed the most exciting con-
test Of the day. When the Twenty-sevsnth
Ward was called Judge John A. Harrison
mounted the platform and announced that
the Democratic leaders. in discussing the
matter Of the School Board nominations,
had uppermost in mind the vital impor-
tance Of not only securing the very best