The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-16

Lund-M. w. Harris, proxy II. 4.
Comins.
Preston-Martin Peterson and Al
bert Gee.
Blaekhorse-Oscar Elmore, proxy
c. X. Polly, J.. w. Dundas, proxy
James Dillon.
Kimberly. W. Walters. proxy
W. ]. Mckinley. George Wattles and
W. ]. Mckinley.
Melvin-H. d. Bourey, II. P. Ben
nett and j. d. Ray.
Tippitts-W. Il. Hill and George
Eta.
Snake Valley. l.. Smithson.
The report was accepted as rem
dered, on motion of j. NJ. Lockhart.
The report of the committee on
permanent organization was then
read by Roy w. Sehenek. This con-
tanned the order of business 10 be fol-
lowed during the day. 1t was adopt
ed on motion of j. E. Stevens of ELY.
J. NJ. Lockhart read the platform
as reported by the committee on res
olntions. The document aroused
great enthusiasm.
The election of permanent officers
was the next order of business and
upon motion of II. A. Gomins the
temporary organization of the con-
vention was made permanent amid
great applause.
Nominations for state senator were
next called for. J.. NJ. Lockhart in
a neatly turned speech, placed w. C..
Gallagher in nomination, O.. {. Mel
son seconding. There we're no other
nominations and that of Mr.. Gala
CHER was declared made by nnani-
nous vote. In a brief speech of ac-
eeptance he promised his support TO
every plank of the platform adopted
in the Republican conventions of the
nation. state and county and de-
clared himself as pledged to abide by
the decision of the people in ballot
ing on United States senator. Much
applause greeted him.
Nominations for assemblymen be-
came in order, with two TO be chosen.
Senator Comins placed g. a. MeElroy
in nomination, going Owe his very
creditable record both as a citizen,
soldier and attorney.
+. l.. Fletcher with the simple dec
laration that his candidate stood on
merit alone, presented the name OF
c. S. Grain. c. A. Walker placed the
name of j.. NJ. Lockhart before the
convention, after which nominations
were declared closed. The chair APP
pointed Herman Wise roll clerk and
c. r. Reeves and II. NJ. Fulmer. tally
clerks of the election of nominees.
After each of the candidates had
made a short speech. balloting was
commenced. OF the Al vots cast,
Grain received Al. G. A. McElroy Il,
J. NJ. Lockhart 80. Grain and Lock
hart were declared the nominees
amid great applause.
On behalf of Mr.. McElroy, Senator
Comins moved that the election OF
Grain and Lockhart be declared nnan-
imous, which was done, Mr.. MeElroy
seconding the motion and receiving
much applause upon hearty deelarac
tiop of his allegiance to the entire
ticket that might be nominated.
Sheriff was the mex office for
which nominations were called. X.
\. Millick placed the name of A. j.
Butler before the convention. With
out ado it was moved that Mr.. But
ler's nomination be by reclamation,
and it was so made. Mr.. Butler
spoke a few words, thanking the con-
vention for its expression of conf
dence and promising to do his best
to fulfill the duties of the Office If
elected.
Nominations for assessor were
made next. II. c. +. Brown was
nominated by X. c. Davis. W. E.
Hill, of Tippett, nominated Roy w.
C.l.-.I, anI l. ID TAppa11 HrnG nnm-
mated by Bert Asper, of Smelter.
Upon the vote being counted 1t was
found that Schenck had received the
highest number, having 30, Terrell
- and Brown II.
w. C. Gallagher placed Dan NJ. Nc
Donald in nomination for county
clerk with words of highest praise.
Hugh McGregor seconded the nom
ination and Harry Bourcy moved that
nominations close. Before any other
action was taken c. r. Reeves re-
quested to be allowed to say a few
words and made declaration that as
an attorney he was interested in see
ing an able and competent man &C
into office. Mr.. Mcdonald. he de-
elared, was the most competent clerk
White Pine county ever enjoyed the
services of. He quoted a short
speech made by Judge George S.
Brown of the district court. wherein
he had declared Little Dan one of
the best officers he had ever known.
Mr.. Mcdonald then took the floor and
in a modest way declared that he was
capable of performing the work, hav-
ing had experience in it as deputy.
which position he now holds, and
pledging himself TO a vigorous cam
paign for the election.
A. S. Leahigh was placed in nom
ination for the office of county treas
urer by r. A. Milliek. with Alex
Baird %seeonding. On motion of Har-
ry Bourcy. nominations were closed.
Mr.. Leahigh made a short speech,
thanking the convention and promis-
ing IN active campaign.
George Wattles placed the name
of c. X. Reeves before the conven
ton for district attorney. In a rous-
ing speech. G. S. Grain seconded the
nomination. telling of past services
to White Pine county on the part of