Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-21


of the second congressional district,
who met in convention at this place.
Throughout the opening sessions of
the convention four of the counties in
the district held stubbornly to its own
favorite son and it was only after a
long and tiresome fight that Mr.. Hoff-
man was selected by Scott, Johnson
and Iowa counties throwing their sup
port to the man from Muscatine.
Resolutions Approve Roosevelt.
The resolutions committee reported
approving the administration of Pres
ident Roosevelt, and referring with
satisfaction to the services that have
beep rendered to this commonwealth
by Senators Allison and Dolliver. They
siso mentioned the faithful work of
lowa's congressman and the cabinet
officers The work OF j. N. w. Rumple
was also commended heartily and the
sympathy of the delegates expressed
TO the afflicted congressman.
Selection of Candidate.
During the morning sessions of the
convention there was great deal of
uncertainty on the part of the various
delegates as to what the outcome of
the deliberations would be. Scott and
Clinton counties were hopeful, Jackson
had a candidate to present and Musca-
tine was present 100 strong to push the
claims of her favorite son. At 1850
o'clock yesterday afternoon the con-
vention was called to order under its
permanent organization with w. A.
Cotton of Clinton chairman.
After the routine business had been
transacted the work af selecting can
didate to succeed Congressman ]. N
W. Rumple was taken up for consider
alton. Four names were placed before
the convention and the balloting was
begun All afternoon the ballotine
continued without choice being made
and for a time it seemed that the
deadlock would be almost unbreakable
However, late in the evening, the dele
gates from Scott, Johnson and Iowa
counties swung their support to the
candidate from Muscatine county and
he was made the choice of the conven
ton.
j. E. Craig Chosen.
Burlington, Aug. 21.-John E. Crais
of Keokuk was selected as the demo
cratic candidate for congress to repre-
sent the members of his party in the
first congressional district during the
coming campaign, at the convention
held in this city yesterday afternoon
There was very small attendance
many of the seats in the convention
hall which had been reserved for The
delegates, were vacant. The conVen
ton was called to order by Senator t
G. Harper, chairman of the congres
sional committee. In his address a.
temporary chairman Senator Harpe
attempted to point out a host of illu
sionary dangers that were threatening
the country and also attempted to in
fiict a number of "reminiscences upol
the audience.
The address of welcome was givel
by Mayor Marquidt. p. E. Boesen o
Fairfield, was chosen chairman of th'
convention and in his address attempt
ed to bring to life again the old ant
dead phantom, the money question
He also entertained his audience wit
a harangue against the trusts, in whic
he could but tell Of the great prosper
ity which this country was enjoying a
the present time.
Candidate Selected.
Following the routine speeches ant
business the work of selecting can
didate occupied the attention of tn
delegates for a short time j. E. Crai
of Keokuk was placed in nomination
by c. H. Mohlana of Des Moines cour
ty. There being no other names mer
toned for the place the selection @
Mr.. Craig as the candidate was carrie
through with rush, after seyera
speeches had been heard from tn
representatives Of the various cour
ties pledging definite support to tn
nominee of the convention in the con
ing election.
The Nominee.
Hon. j. E. Craig, the democrati
nominee for congress, comes of a fan
lily of politicians, all democrats, whic
is one of the Oldest in Pennsylvani;
His father contested a seat in congres
only few years ago, and the nomine
of yesterday was his attorney befor
the committee. He wanted the non
ination for congress at the time Hol
John j. Seerley was nominated, bl
was tricked out of his own delegatio
by a Lee county rival at the bar. II
was elected county attorney for th
last full term. He made a canvas
for the nomination for district judg
but was defeated by Judge Bank la!
week. The graceful and generous wa
In which he landed on his feet in
feat endeared him more than ever