The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-13

Ninth ward-James r. Delehsnty.
Thomas r. Pryor. Thomas J. Dorney and
Charles Y. Bsirne-22.
MADE 1T UNANIMOUS.
The announcement Of the victory of
Mayor Miller was greeted by prolonged
cheers. which were carried on while the
cha irman frantically hammered his savei
almost 90 pieces on the desk.
After the mayor had been given sew
eral rounds OF cheers the Miller wards
and the men who voted for him were
cheered In turn. TIL IL seemed as II the
convention would never be allowed 10
proceed with the business, so happy were
the men outside the rail.
Mr. Patrick Mullen. who nominated Mr..
Daubney, moved To make the nomination
unanimous and II was so voted amidst
more cheers from the crowd which, fear
ing that the Barr-Dorney faction had
decided 20 omit this ceremony clamored
vigorously for them to make II unsni-
nous"
Mr.. Cotton nominated DR. william II.
Mclaughlin for city treasurer. and the
motion was seconded by Mr.. Mullen. the
nomina tion being confirmed by acclama-
tion
For overseer of the poor. Mr. Mullen
nominated Matthew j. Cummings. whom
he "a Ia had been reelected each year by
an ever increasing majority and had ad-
ministered tile duties OF the Office with
satisfactory results.
MAGUIRE RENoMINATED.
MIR Mullen nominated John IA. Ma
guire OF the First ward the present in
cumbent for harbor master, saying that
he was heartily indorsed by the shipping
interests Of the city as capable man.
william Faulkner seconded the nomina
D a. Ne ap1a tad
party candidate for harbor master.
on motion Of Mr.. Cotton. q committee
OF two was appointed by the chair 10 find
Mayor Augustus & Miller and escort him
( To the ward room that he might address
the convention.
: The chair appointed Patrick Mullen
I Of the Fourth ward and Daniel A. Col
Z ton Of the Fifth ward on the committee.
on motion of r. III. Mulholland. the
executive committee OF the city commit
tee was instructed TO All vacancies.
Some difficulty was experienced in get
ting track OF Mayor Miller. a. telephone
messages to his house and TO his down
town once failed TO disclose HIS where
I abouts.
Mr Cotton reported the ill-success that
the committee had after about fve min
utes. and someone announced that there
was carriage outside.
arrived about 10 minutes later, accom-
panied by his secretary. MIR. o'Brien. and
several friends
ACCEPTED NOMINATION..
Mr.. Bierne then announced the present
and next mayor Of the city OF Providence
amidst an enthusiastic outburst Of cheers.
Mayor Miller, after greeting the con-
vention, said he hoped that this attend .
ance at the convention on such n stormy
night was the true Indicator of the in
terest OF the party through the city and
that the enthusiasm IL promised would
be fulfilled on the sth day OF next No
vember. The interests OF the country
demand that you vote the Democratic
ticket. from Alton h. Parker for president
TO the member Of the school committee
from each ward.
Mayor Miller expressed his position In
regard to the nomination. saying that he
had announced that he was in the hands
of his party last spring and that II he
was nominated by the convention he
would accept. Il have made no canvass
whatever. being safe In the hands of my
/ friends. have heard great deal OF
! talk during the past week or So but know
/ how much credence TO place in IL. as
\ understand how and why II was started
l have no personal feelings In this mat
1 ter. except for the best interests Of the
! Democratic party and have the warmest
{ feelings for every man who is working
! for the Democratic party"
| After a strong plea for a strong and
united effort. prophesying a glorious VIC
tory II all put their shoulders 10 the
wheel.
On motion OF Mr.. Comstock the con-
vention expressed its thanks 10 the ef-
fcient of1cers and adjourned at $50, after
more cheering.