Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-09-29

courts. VIM. Orr, a young man of tai
ent and capacity, from Phoebe. syphns
in his seconding. paid an eloquent trib-
ute to the young man. Orr accepted
with appreciation and firm determin-
alton to work strenuously for the sue
cess of the entire ticket
james Lemonie, a typical working
man, was nominated for public admin
istrator.
C. l.. Horsey, for district attorney
and superintendent of public instruc-
tion. was presented and nominated. He
is a man of clean hands. honest pur-
poses and has the ability to dedicate q
vigorous service to that purpose of the
law that implies a fearless and just
administration of affairs. Horsey ex-
pressed his profound gratitude. Il alb
hor boss rule and will stand by the
citizens of Lincoln county for what Is
best and most advantageous" and
with a whoop he became the unani-
nous choice of the Democracy.
They were all waiting for the sher-
in. II came. II was the cyclone event
of the day. Phil Smith-and as that
name was mentioned 1t was like a peal
of thunder. like the roar of artillery
that broke forth and overwhelmed
the Candidate, who was presented to
ho
who is known around the hearthstone
of the mountaineers. settlers and trail
blazers of Nevada, who Is cool. calm.
determined and capable of making
faithful and efficient and orderly peace
officer of the county. Such a whirl-
wind of enthusiasm and popular ac-
claim of well done was never before
approached In southern Nevada. It
had victory all over 1t for the whole
Democratic ticket.
Honest John Roeder was nominated
for assessor, and as the acclaim and
applause overlook honest John. he
blushed and his simple. unaffected talk
showed that by nature and cultivation
he is the officer of Integrity and fidel-
ity that every veter In Lincoln coun-
ty knows he Is.
J. o. Mcintosh nominated w. f.
Hawkins for long term commissioner
and described his ability and honesty.
pictured his qualifications as sue
cessful man and who knew how to ap-
ply economical methods to the conduct
of county affairs ]. A. Clark pithily
seconded the name of Hawkins.
For the short term II. p. Henninger
nominated George Bondovitch and in
doing so prefaced his remarks by stat
ing that the convention had nominated
ticket without black mark on 1t
and described Bondovitch as one OF
the landmarks of Lincoln county. "As
honest. upright. straightforward a
man as ever stood on two feet. Frank
Williams. with tribute to the worth
OF Bondovitch, seconded the nomina-
tion.
A motion was made that the can
didates be empowered to select the
chairman and secretary of the county
committee. The candidates selected j.
A. Denton for chairman and E. w.
Clark for secretary.
Upon motion the convention selected
the following executive committee
]. A. Clark. Phoebe; E e, Smith. Cal
lente; J. A. Denton. Caliente;
C. A. Rucker, Las Vegas; C. w.
Thomas. Searchlight; A. o. Lee, Pan
aca j. l. Earl. Bunkerville.
A motion also was made that
general county committee of four live.
active Democrats be appointed for
each precinct.
The Las Vegas committe is Frank
NJ Grace. e. j. Roselle. d. D. Hick-
ley. H. A. Barker, and e. T. Max
well.
With the selection of committees
the work was completed and the con-
yention adjourned sine die.
A Fitting Close.
In the evening there was ratifica-
ton meeting in the nature of a Demo
cratic dance and such enthusiasm.
such Democratic music. such Jefferso-
nlan chimes as the music with It's
melody swayed to and fro the splendid
and handsome ladies' and gentlemen
who under the inspiring wind up OF the
day Of Democratic history making in
Lincoln county, emphasized that Dem
ocracy was onwards and the very life
Of a. a'people. bringing joy and pleasure
when its divine influence prevails. IL
was a splendid ending to happy
commencement Of good days work.
Read the resolutions on another
page.
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