The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-09-10

Lie h6puDllCdn convention LOT bue
nomination of two candidates for
judges of the Fourth Maryland Cir
cult at Miller Hall in Cumberland last
Thursday afternoon was typical
love feast. The delegates from the
three counties comprising the circuit,
Washington, Allegany and Garrett,
assembled at the hall at one o'clock,
pursuant to the official call of the
committee, and deliberations proceed.
ed with Mr.. J. G. Renninger, of Oak
land, as presiding officer, and Mr.. P.
G. Barnes, of Barton, as secretary.
The convention was called to order
by Mr.. John J. Bell as chairman of
the state central committee. Mr..
Renninger was proposed as temporary
chairman by Mr.. j. G. Orrick, to
which the convention unanimously
assented. Mr.. Renninger was escort
ed to the stage by Senator Ravens
croft, of Garrett, and County Com
missioner job b. Cunning, of Allie
gany. The chairman briefly express
ed his thanks for the honor conferred
and directly proceeded with the bust
ness of the convention.
Upon motion of Mr.. A. A. Doub, a
member of each delegation was cho-
sen to constitute the committee on
credentials, Robert t. Edmonds rep
resenting Washington county; Nor
man Heindell, Garrett; and John b.
Cunning, Allegany. A committee on
Orrick, of Allegany; P. E. Finzell, of
Garrett, and Thompson A. Brown, of
Washington, composing the com
mittee.
Both COMMITTEES retired to deliber-
ate, the committee on credentials re
porting in favor of making the tenn
porary organization permanent and
naming the list of delegates who were
entitled to ballot in the convention.
AT the call for nominations Mr.. A..
A. Doub arose to present the name of
Hon. r. r. Henderson. Prefacing his
remarks with an eloquent reference
to the object of the convention, he
said that most important duty de-
volved upon the delegates, duty
which was far-reaching in its effect.
In well rounded periods the speaker
noted the necessity of choosing men
for the responsible office of Judge
who are not only learned in the law,
but whose moral standards are the
highest and purest, and whose inter
probation and administration of JUS
tice must be impartial, wise and accu-
rate. "The law" said Mr.. Doub, sis
the most sacred of all institutions. 1t
cares for the infant in swaddling
clothes, it i1sures equality and JUS
tice to him who has reached man
hoods estate, and casts its mantle of
protection over age and decrepitude.
Without it society would be chaotic,
and anarchy would reign supreme"
Upon concluding his address, in
which the manifold virtues of Mr..
Henderson, his profound knowledge
of the law, his broad experience as an
attorney, his nobility of character
and sterling worth were eloquently
set forth, the convention vigorously
applauded both speaker and candi-
date.
Garrett county had no nomination
to make, and the interests of Wash
ington county were entrusted to His
Honor, Mayor Henry Holzapfel, jr.,
who nominated Hon. Martin L. Keedy
saying: Mr.. Chairman and gentle
men of the Convention: To be deem
ed worthy to act part, or render
service, however humble, in the in
terest of that mighty organization
which from its inception has stood
and, will continue to stand, for the
progress and advancement of this
great nation, is an honor | have
always esteemed. But to be entrust-
GU MIlA lAlS6lOA INC IbdO w
brings us today from the several
counties which comprise the Fourth
Judicial Circuit of Maryland, and
assist in the nomination of two asso
ciate judges, is an honor | es TEEN
above all others and confidence that
stirs the deepest emotions of the
heart
There are occasions ~ our political
life when our duties as citizens be-
comes apparent that every considera-
ton of policy, however expedient,
every bond of friendship, however
dear, must be made subservient to
the dictates of our minds and con-
science and for what we know stands
for the highest good to the people.
And this is especially true of this con-
ven tion assembled not for the pur-