Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-09-04

been quite busy among the Charters
men offering enticing sums for votes
and that weak human nature had
broken down under the temptation.
But exciting as was this report it had
evidently no effect upon the public
mind. No one believed it, or if they
did, had faith in the Charters men
and knew they could not be bought
The committee on credentials con-
sisted of Henry 7. Walsh. Charles
Egan, James Wheelahan, John f. Gal
vim and John Leary, one from each
ward in the order named. This COM
mittee having reported favorably upon
all credentials, Chairman Lynch in
quired how many delegates were pres
ent, whereupon delegate spoke up
and said there were 10 delegates pres
ent. This provoked considerable
laughter, but for a minute or two the
drift of the delegates mind when he
spoke was not seen. He showed how
the convention stood, Is solid for
Charters, comprising the delegates
from the first, fourth and fifth wards.
The second was certainly Strobel,
while the third was doubtful, the
ticket In that ward having worn an
independent complexion upon pri-
mary day. 1t was the only spark Of
fun that took place during the conven-
ton and it was greatly enjoyed The
Strobel men from the second sg1t
onto it" first and then the ripple OF
laughter went around the room.
Chairman Lynch was the first dele-
gate elected. He was elected by roll
call William P. Afaloney was the
second delegate and before the roll
call was half through a voice from the
second ward moved that the rules be
suspended. "You have won out at the
primaries" he said "and there is no
use in wasting time here, Present
your slate and let 1t go at that. There
is no opposition to you here" Some
of the others did not care abont this
method. They thought the roll call,
tedious and monotonous as it was. was
the only way of doing business. Others
suggested the acclamation plan and it
was finally decided that the secretary
cast one ballot for each of the dele
gates. This way was decided upon
and the delegates elected were James
NJ Lynch, William P. Maloney, Henry
7 Walsh, James f. Pryor, George
Candy, John F. Calvin, Garrett Hem
ebry, James F. Shannahan, Michael
Coss. John Leary, Thomas &. Gull
foile, Daniel w. Sullivan.
1t was thought the delegates would
be instructed to stand by Charters at
the county convention. and there were
some present who thought such a
course was only due the public for
their hard work at the polls. But no
such instruction was given. 1t is per-
fectly understood, however, that the
delegates will stand by Charters
through thick and thin, fire and water,
that they will sink or swim with hln.
There were twenty-five delegates
present at the convention to nominate
delegates to the senatorial convention
last night which was held in the an
mex Of City hall. q. l.. Maloney was
elected chairman and Michael Hogan
secretary. There was not much of a
contest for positions as delegates for
it is understood there is only one cam
didate in the field, the present senator,
William Kennedy. 1t was supposed
that Representative Frank p. Guilfoile
would be in the field but he declined to
allow the use of his name. The dele
gates chosen were as follows: First
ward, e. L. Maloney and John j. Lynch;
second ward. Timothy T.. Conway and
Henry f. Cunningham; third ward,
FRANCIS K. CulIIO1le ana AnufeW %.
Broderick; fourth ward, Thomas M.
Hogan and Patrick Troy; fifth ward.
James Toole, James J. Dewey and
David Sheehy; sixth district, Michael
Hogan.
The delegates chosen at the demo-
cratic primaries to elect delegates to
the state convention will meet in the
<.<..zu+ ,sooTn al g a,o1oalx 4fo-aiuhT
According to the Bridgeport Tele-
gram Mr. Lilley has been offered by the
republican managers almost ever
thing In the line of appointive office
II he win withdraw from the race for
congressman at large. But Mr. Lilley
thinks the beef trust has nothing to