The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-08-21

by the convention as whole instead
of by districts.
Fifteen Delegates Elected.
Judge Comstock moved that the con
vention proceed to elect two delegates
from each commissioner district and
five AT large, and this was carried.
The following delegates were chosen:
First District-Robert Madigan, III
Wirig.
Second District-Henry Fricke, Chas
T. Taylor.
Third District-Elliot Epson.
Fourth District Frank p. Fairchild
Thomas Rooney.
Henry Pagel, V. j. Greiner
At Large-,Judge w. L. Comstock,
Omar Mullen, C. O. Daley, f. T.
Champlin, H. w. Volk, NJ. l.. Wildes.
Mr. Volk suggested that the chair
man be empowered to fill the delega-
ton if any connot go. Mr.. Waters
put this in the form of a motion, and
it was carried.
Judge Comstock moved that Fl. Him
meman IT,, Hugh Quinn, +. II. Grit
fin. A. G. Johnson and NJ. L. Fallen
stein be alternates. and this was car
RED
Mr.. Wildes said that he attended a
state convention fifty-seven years ago,
and might be too old to 90 now, but
would do the best that he could.
Looking For Candidates.
Chairman Champlin brought up the
matter of getting full county ticket.
1t was not much use to put up a
partial ticket. This was demonstrated
in the last two campaigns. If this
was allowed to continue, it would
weaken the party in Blue Earth coun-
ty, every time it was done. He thought
that the democrats fight best when
they have fighting chance, and if a
full ticket was put mp, the party
would be surprised to find how many
would be elected.
Mr.. Daley moved that a ballot be
taken for three representatives, and
this was carried.
Charles Hertzberg of Lyra and +. 7,
Champlin of Mankato were named. Mr..
Champlin's name was greeted with
long applause, but when he arose he
said that he. could not run again. He
had had experience, and was getting
old to make campaign, and had had
honors enough.
Judge ComstOck nominated A. G..
veigel. Some one asked whether it
was the postmaster, but was assured
in the negative.
C. C. Cornish of Vernon Center was
named.
Mr.. Daley moved that it was the
sense of the convention that Messrs.
Hertzberg, Veigel and Cornish be rec
commended to file for representatives,
if there were no other nominations,
and this was carried.
Mr.. Waters wanted to know wheth-
er they would surely file, and was
assured that this was the understand
ing.
L. L. Champlin said that he had just
heard from Mr.. Cornish oyer the tele-
phone, and he would abide by the ac-
ton of the convention.
Messrs. Veigel and Hertzberg We're
present and when called upon, said
that they were not seeking office, but
if it was the sense of the convention
they would file and try to be elected.
Mr.. Fairchild said that the republi-
cans have so many four and five term
ers i'll office that many republicans
would help the democrats, and with a
full ticket he thought the chances
bright for electing the ticket.
County Candidates.
Judge Comstock moved that the con-
vention endorse the administration OF
Sheriff Donahue and pledge him the
hearty support of the party this fall,
and this was carried.
G.. H. Miller named A. G. Johnson
for county treasurer, and the conven-
tion endorsed him and asked him to
file. He was called on, and said that
he would file and do the best that
he could if promised the undivided sup
port of the party.
Mr.. Fairchild moved that the party
pledge Mr. johnson its undivided sup
port, and this was carried.
Mr.. Fairchild, named f. T. Champlin
for register of deeds. This was warmly
but Mr.. Champlin declined.
G. c. Francis of Ceresco was then
endorsed for register Of
deeds. He was called out and said it
was rather sudden, and there. was some
doubt about his making much of a.
but if it was the wish of the
people he would make an effort.
w. w. Volll spoke of II. F. Leonard
for clerk of court. Mr.. Leonard said
that it was utterly impossible for him
to neglect his business and go into the
Mr.. Volk was mentioned, but said
that he would not try it.
III. Zimmerman Jr. presented the
name of C. o. Daley for county at
torney, and this was received with
d storm of enthusiasm, but he said
that he could not make the canvass
this fall. Nevertheless. the convention