Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-13
POLITICAL POINTERS
Some Surprises Were Sprung at
 Republican City Convention.


 convened last evening and nominate what they claim is the strongest
 ticket that has been put forth i
 years, John E. Sewell being tn
 nominee for the mayoralty. It
 likely to go the way of many othe
 strong tickets, as last nights conyen
 tion did not increase the enthusiasm
 of some of the leaders who hav
 been lukewarm during the campaign Although it is said there were n,
 surprises sprung, this must b,
 amusing to Ralph N Blakeslee, wht l proposed the name of Attorne,
 Lawrence L. Lewis, for tax collector
 AS MT Lewis was about the only on,
 mentioned for the place, ina zine tht
 way it must have struck MT Blakes
 lee, and the nominee himself, wher
 they heard it, when the name of At
 torney Joseph H. Reid was proposed
 by John P. Elton. Reid received 21
 votes and Lewis 5. Reid was trotteG
 out about 7:30, half an hour before | the convention proceeded to, business
 so it seems as though his nomination
 was just little unexpected.
 Billy" Rigney was in the run for
 city sheriff but from the results he did not go as fast as he used to-
 Rigney was later elected constable, so perhaps he will not have much to say. One of the most noticeable in-
 cidents during the evening vas the
 treatment of which Charles s. Chap
 man was recipient. MT Chapman,
 as is we'll known, is a veteran mem-
 Der of the board of education, con-
 sequently it was only proper that his
 name should go first to the conven-
 tion. But no so. Something happened
 which caused MT Chapman to blush all colors and make him feel much embarrassed. Henry Doerr was un- der the impression that his German friend, Christian F. Laun, would go like a selling plate if he did not give him a good start, so he was on his feet the moment after the chair had called for names. Many in tho hall looked as though they would like to shake Henry, but to those on the outside it was laushable. Henry A. Hoadley had to take the count, Charles D. Nye defeating him for city treasurer by the vote of 15 to 10. Although there were only 26 dele gates present several times during the evening 27 ballots were cast.
 The committee which escorted MT Sewell before the convention evident ly forgot to inform him that he was the first man to be placed ucon the ticket. Therefore when MT Sewell said: 'I feel sure that the name of every man on this ticket, from top to bottom, is strong one and all will undoubtedly win out," a litter wont through the hall. But it was simply an over sight, no doubt. MT Sewell's speech of acceptance went something like this: I hope you do not expect me to make much of a speech, this evening. I wish to sincerely thank the convention for the nomination and the support you have already given me; if it will only continue am sure the result on election day will be gratifying. This campaign must be an aggressive one if we wish to win. There must be no milk and water; there'll be none for for mine. We must strike right from the shoulder and if We do not win, let them know at any rate that they have been in a good 6ght. Il understand that the opposition is making a very active campaign and we must start right in to work This ticket, as may be evinced by looking over 1t, has been chosen with great ;are and know every man IS willing to pledge himself to give the city a administra ti Il . we must must call .hings by their rightful narle: a spade must be termed a spade. The | other side is looking for an issue, (the speaker did not point ont very | many issues himself), but am 'eady to meet anything they bring ID. MT Sewell at this point brought | n that old hackneyed expression '1 m not pledged to any party. clique, action, or corporation and if I take | 'ffice will be unhampered by any promises or pledges. I am willing 0 stand upon merits as citizen. teferring to the strike of the trolley nen Mir Sewell said: "The only thing which the opposition can throw at ne is the big strike. And I feel that 1 is credit more than discrodit 10 1 ne.\ Nothing would please me riore han to have Mir Thoms bring up this s an issue, but I am sure he will ot. had business with him at that ime and it would place Thoms in ather a sad plight" Although he little address was we'll siv- n and evidently Mir Sewell was incere in his utterances. neverthe- ess those really on the inside nlust ave imagined as he stood there ddressing the convention that there killing coming. And John is due be a very conspicuous person at he procession. Undoubtedly he will ave a large number of mourners.
 The name of William H. Sandland Tas put before the convention by Abner Hayes. Mir was also brought before he delegates after being nominated. is just as popular as ever mong the republicans and although e spoke briefly he was given a big and.
 Chairman of the convention War sn L. Hall then pushed the nomina- ons along quickly. Charles D. Nye nd Henry Hoadley were in the con- st for city treasurer. which result as already stated. None opposed le nomination of Augustus ]. Good