Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-01
Oppos ition Thought They Saw a
Slate. But II Did Not
Exist.
Twenty.one of the Twenty-Five
Delegates Pronounced
Cummins Men.
Resolutions Of Endorsement
However, Are Turned Down
-.Ketchum Wins.

The Cummins men controlled the con-
vention of Marshall county republicans
toGay-not thru manipulation and wire
pulling, but for the reason that the ser
timent of the delegates was by great
odds in favor of Cummlns for governor.
The convention was the larges; and
most enthusiastic held in Marshall
county in recent years. There was al
most a full delegation from every town
ship in the county, and there were all
most as many spectators present. An
element of the party that has been.
turned down and are now seeking to
rule or ruin did considerable lobbying
curing the entire day, bu; their efforts
counted for naught The Cumlnins OPP
position. what little there was of ii.
thought they saw slate at the close OF
the morning session. but when they at
tempted TO break it no slate was found
To exist--it was simply the general drift
of sentiment in one direction. Both the
temporary and permanent chaimen
We're Cummins men.
OF the twenty-five delegates chosen to
the state convention twenty-one are
pronounced Cummins men, while the
sentiment of the remainder is unknown
and at least is not violently antagonis-
tic. The Cummins workers. deeming an
Instructed delegation unnecessary and
acting in Difference to the opinions of
the minority. thought the adoption Of
simple resolution of endorsement of
their candidate for governor all that
was necessary, but some Of the Cum
Minis men themselves opposed the en-
dorsement and it was defeated by a
close vote.
The resolutions endorsing the candi-
dacy of Judge Weaver for the supreme
bench was in turn defeated for the same
reason, but endorsed N. S. ketchum,
of Marshalltown. for railway commits
sioner. The first real test of the senti-
ments of the delegates on governorship
came up when the time came for select
ing delegate at large. DIR. f. w. Par
sons was sprung az the anti-Cummins
Col. j. NJ. Parker and Mr..
Tomlinson We're also nominated, with
County Chairman w. S. Devine, the
latter pronounced Cummins man. Be
fcre the ballot was announced it was
evident that Devine was the choice by
a large vote and the other candidates
Withdrew gracefully. DR.. Devine then
being selected by reclamation and amid
enthusiasm.
THE PROCEEDINGS.
County Chairman W. S. Devine called
the convention to order at 1875 and
Ensminger's orchestra played Sousa's
Stars and Stripes Forever" an appro-
pirate air for republican convention.
Chairman Devine congratulated the
party on the excellent representation.
and was especially gratified to note the
presence of so many young men as dele
gates.
Mr. George r. Estabrook was named
as temporary chairman of the conven-
ton. On assuming the duties of presid-
ing officer Mr.. Estabrook said he was
confident the party could, from the APP
pearance of the delegates present, trust
all questions to the convention. Mr..
Harold Lounsberry was selected as tenn
porary secretary. A committee on cree
t;entlals. to consist of three members.
vas selected by the chairman. on m
struction OF the convention. The COM
mittee named consisted of Thomas
NICHOLS CI NluTltlld, NS.lIllIIl VI
Timber Creek and j. NJ. Whitaker of the
First ward, Marshalltown.
While the credentials committee was
celebrating Col. j. NJ. Parker made the
suggestion that some action be taken
by the convention relative to the death
of Representative Thomas kimball. A
committee consisting of Col. Parker,
Hon. Henry Stone and MIR. H. p. Glenn
ons, was appointed to prepare suitable
resolutions and present them to the con-
vention
The roll of the executive committee
showed full delegations. With a few ex-
ceptions. and such vacancies as existed
were filed by the delegations. After the
report was adopted the following COM
mittee on permanent organization was
selected. A. j. Palmer. of State Center;
j. r. McBroom. of Jefferson: and w
Russell. of Liscomb. Committees on
resolution and redistricting the county
were named, the former by the chair
man and the latter by the various pre-
1cinct delegations:
Resolutlons-R f. Sears. j. B. Rols-
ton and Hiram Hammond.
observation-disclosures L. A. Hanson;
\
7. j. Williams: Greencaste No. 2. v. "A.
Reese; Iowa, F. S. Whealen: jefferson
No. 1, j. r. McBroom: Jefferson No. 9
H. Benson: Liberty Marion Howard;
LeGrand No. /, j. F. Bratt; LeGrand
No. ., o. c. Stranseland; Linn, j. j,
Smith: Liscomb. o. C. Church; Logan
No. 1, w. N. Dickerson; Logan No. 9
u. r. Gowdy; Marietta. ID. E. Hole: Ma
zion, Henry Brock: First ward, Mar
shalltown. A. b. Hoover: Second ward
j. NJ. Parker; Third ward. e. C. McA1i!-
Ian; Fourth ward, A. p. Bratt; Minerva
H. p. Clemens; State Center. b. c,
whitehill: Taylor, William Steward;
Timber Creek, E. B. Willim; Vienna. p
l.. Randall: Washington. C. H. Diggins
After the appointment of these com
mittees the convention adjoured unn,il
1880 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention was prompt in recon
vening after the noon adjournment and
proceeded at once with the business. The
committee on permanent organization
reported w. II. Stipp. Of State Center
for permanent chairman and w. r
Moninger, OF Calvin. for secretary, anc
the report was unanimously adopted.
The committee on redistricting re-
ported as follows which was adopted:
Vienna and Marion ). ). }. .......... !
Liscomb and Bangor. ......
Washington and Minerva. ..s.......