Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30

in the hall. The next business in order was the selection of temporary chair- man, the candidates being Thomas Holohan of Ansonia and F. T. O'Tien of Meriden. After q good deal of speechmaking, motions and counter motions, 1t was decided to decide the question by rising vote. The first count showed 45 for the Ansonia can didate and 7S for the man from Meri- den. J. M. Lynch of Waterbury called attention to the fact that this was more votes than there were delegates entitled to sit in the convention. MT McGann of New Haven explained that this was due to the presence of two sets of delegates from the same town, but some of the others thought that the doubles" even if all were counted, would not make that number. Anoth- CT and more careful count was taken, which resulted in A for MT Holohan and 65 for MT O'Brien. MT AIcGrath de- clared the Meriden man duly elected temporary chairman of the convention. J. M. Lynch of Waterbury and Fred H. Brethal of New Haven were the nominees for temporary secretary. The last named was elected by a vote of 65 to 3S.
 Chairman O'Brien made a short ad- dress in which he deplored the appar- ent feeling in the. session. but added that he was gratified to notice so much earnestness displayed by the different delegates. He thought it an indication or what we all hope to see for the sue cess of the ticket and hoped that the del1berations of the meeting would be conducted in a manner which would reflect scredit upon the delegates and those whom they represented.
 The following were appointed as committee on credentials: T M Lynch, Waterbury; T. Burke, sr4riden:> \ J: II. Peck, Orange; J E. McGann. New Haven, and MT Garrigus of or ange. This Is one each from the fifth. slXth and eighth senatorial districts and two from the seventh. The creden- tlal committee appeared to meet inc an proVal of all. At this juncture Al ad- Journment was taken until I2.3O o'clock. A-oo
 On reassembling the committee on credentials reported 117 delegates present, with contested delegation rom Prospect. This last matter was re-committed to the committee and if was settled by admPting the four delegates from Prospect each to have half vote. The temporary officers were made permanent. Messrs Me Gam of New Haven. Smith of Wal lingford and Donahue of Ansonia appointed tellers. It was voted to vote for sheriff by roll call, each dcI-s egate announcing his choice R. c. Stoddard nominated Charles A. Tomlinson of Milford This was seconded by Alderman Corcoran of New Haven.
 J. M. Lynch nominated stephen Charters of Ansonia This was sec onded by MT Donahue of Ansonia, D. w. Colman and others.
 During the discussion delegate Hol- chan said he had been informed that Andrew Halleran, delegate from West Haven was a deputy at the Far rell foundry during the strike MT Ha11eran emphatically denied the ale gation and challenged anyone to prove the statement. No one appeared against him.
 The vote for candidates resulted as follows:
 Tomlinson T2 l Charters ................... 43
 Delegate Thomas Neary of Nauga- 1 tuck moved that the nomination be made unanimous. Delegate Donahue I of Ansonia objected and the motion was withdrawn.
 A committee consisting of ]. M. l Lynch, Thomas Neary and William
 Burke was appointed to escort MT Tomlinson into the convention. The presence of the nominee was the sig nal for q loud burst of applause. MT
 Tomlinson made good speech and was given a rousing reception. He l thanked the delegates for the honor
 conferred upon him- and stated that ] the allegations. of the common enemy l that in case he should be elected, the l places at his disposal have been al
 ready disposed of.A He counseled har-