The Elbert County tribune., 1902-09-18

placed In nomination the following
ticket:
For Governor-James II. Peabody of
Fremont.
For Congressman-atL Large ge-Franklin
Z. Brooks of Ell Paso.
For Lieutenant Governor-Warren
A. Hnggott Of Clear Creek
For Secretary Of State-James Cowie
of Boulder.
For Auditor-John A. Holmbsrg of
A-apahoe.
For Treasurer-whitney Newton Of
Pueblo.
For Attorney Generai--Nnthan 9.
Miller of La Plata.
For Superintendent of Public In
struction-Mrs. Anna 7. Brandt of
Teller.
q. J. Pfeiffer OF Arapahoe, w. j. King
of Saguache.
Denver, Sept. 13.-The state conven-
tion of the Republican party of Colo
RADIO which met at Coliseum hall yes
terday was one of the largest ever held
in the state.
The speakers platform was set In
frame of flowers, iags and portraits
of statesmen the party has given the
country. To the right hung a large
picture of President Roosevelt. To the
left the face of Senator Wolcott in
crnyon looked down upon the Immense
gathering. Between these two pictures
was placed that of the late martyred
President Mckinley, draped, and, in
turn, surrounded by palms and over
hung with American Beauty roses.
The four sides of the hall also carried
elaborate decorations In colors of the
American flag woven In appropriately
conceived designs.
In calling for order State Committee
man Chairman ID. B. Farley said there
was n large number of women present
and gentlemen would stop smoking.
| This announcement was greeted with
cheers. Mr.. Farley then introduced
Rev. L. A. Uzzell of Denver, who de-
livered fervent appeal to the Al
| mighty for His blessing.
Judge Kerr of Pueblo, former Pop
ulist leader and orator, was recognized,
and in a brief speech nominated for
temporary chairman Hon. N. Walter
Dixon of Pueblo county. Delegate
| Parker of Las Animas presented the
name of DIR. John Grass of Trinidad.
DIR. Grass withdrew his name and
Judge Dixon was elected by acclama-
ton.
@. Il. Hager of Arapahoe, George
| Stephan Of Delta, f.. A. Bromley of
Arapahoe and Mrs. Josiah Hughes
were chosen temporary secretaries.
When the convention met in the af-
ternoon the temporary organization
was made permanent.
A.. fts.ss
of business was adopted and the chair
man announced that the first order of
business was the nomination of can
| didate for congressman-at-larg
Henry McAllister of Colorado Springs
took the platform and nominated
| Franklin Il. Brooks of Ell Paso county.
Numerous seconds were made, after
which n motion TO nominate Mr.. Brooks
by acclamation was enthusiastically
carried and he was declared the nomi-
nee of the convention.
Mr.. Brooks was called to the plat
| form and thanked the convention, but
declined to make n speech
Clyde Dawson of Fremont county
nominated James II. Peabody of Canon
| City for governor. Frank Goudy took
| the platform and said: "'rhey said |
| was = candidate; l aim not" and in n
| fervid speech seconded the nomination
of Mr.. Peabody. James ii. Brown also
| took the platform, and in neat speech
Withdrew as candidate and seconded
the nomination of Peabody. Samuel
Newell of Gilpin also withdrew as a
candidate and seconded the nomination
of Mr.. Peabody.
A motion was made that the nomi-
nation of Mr. Peabody be made by ac-
clamatlon, and 1t went through with
enthusiastic cheering
Mr.. Peabody was introduced TO the
convention and in brief address said
he would accept the nomination and
labor increasingly for the success of
the ticket.
W. A. Haggott of Clear Creek for
lieutenant governor. and James Cowie
of Boulder for secretary of state We're
nominated by acclamation.
John Holmberg of Arapahoe for au-
ditor was also elected by acclamatlon.
1t took ballot to elect Whitney
Newton of Pueblo for treasurer, he
receiving 74S votes to 100 cast for
Horace De Long of Grand Junction.
The nominations We're completed at
the evening session as given above and
| the report of the committee oD resolu-
tions adopted.
The following is the full text of the
platform as adopted:
"The Republicans of the state OF
Colorado. in convention assembled, de-
clare their renewed allegiance to the
principles Of the national Republican
party, as set forth in the national plat
form adopted in Philadelphia in 1900.
ave this day remember the tragedy
which occurred at Buffalo, New York,
one year ago. by which this country
and the Republican party lost It's great
| President, William Mckinley. He was
man of patient wisdom, pure purpose,
great talents for public service and ripe
in experience. He was beloved and
respected by all men of every party and