The daily sentinel., 1908-09-12

sum of 10000 was raised among the
delegates, there being II wild but good
natured scramble for the privilege OF
giving to the cause.
Weiser is Named.
Nominations for representative
were then called for, and II. S. Nc
Clintock was recognized by the chair
He spoke forcefully and glowingly
in support of William Weiser, county
chairman. The importance of a di-
rect primary law being passed by the
next legislature, which Weiser favors.
was the strong point of the address.
He dwelt on the sterling qualities of
the young man and his fitness for the
place Cheers and vociferous ap-
plause followed Mr. McClintock's s
speech and seconding speeches fol-
lowed in prompt profusion.
Webber is Offered.
The name of j. B. Webber of
Fruita, was offered by Prof Thomp-
son and seconded by DR.. S. p. Green
who made pathetic plea for consid-
Grafton for his man.
Ever Present Allen.
Then the convention proceeded to
enjoy itself. Some one suggested the
name of Allen Mcclure, which was
greeted with laughter. John O'Boyle
seconded McClure's nomination in
spread-eagle speech full of Celtic wit
at the expense of McClure's candi-
dacy, which neither O'Boyle nor any
one else took seriously.
The vote resulted in the choice of
William Weiser by the overwhelming
vote of:
Weiser ... Sc
Webber ~
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On motion of Prof. Thompson the
nomination of Mr.. Weiser was made
unanimous
Weiser Makes Speech.
Cheers and calls for Weiser made
the room ring and ring again. The
popular young man responded feel
ingly and modestly, declaring that he
had not been a candidate but would
try to secure creditable results If
elected to the legislature. He de-
clared in favor of Charles J. Hughes
as United States senator, the direct
primary law, the regulation of trusts,
and political rule by the mass of the
people. AS campaign. manager he re-
GREETED that he could no longer man
age the campaign but would work
with anyone who had the best inter
ests of the party at heart. He urged
the selection of II. l.. McClintock as
county chairman in his place. A
stirring appeal for the principles of
democracy closed his address. An
other boisterous ovation greeted the
end of his speech.
A New Chairman.
On motion of John NJ. Conley the
resignation as county chairman of
Mr.. Weiser was accepted. II. l.. Nc
Clintock was then the unanimous
choice of the convention as county
chairman. the vote being by acclama-
ton.
In response to calls the new chair
man spoke most appropriately. prom
ising to consult with the precinct
committeeman. his predecessor and
the party at large in order that sue
cess might be assured at the forth
coming election. Applause followed
his remarks.
The Judicial Delegates.
The following were then chosen as
delegates to the judicial convention
at Montrose: John Moore, C. b.
Hill. Jos. w. Rozzelle. r. L. Magill.
w. F. White, Geo. F. Toupain, j. H.
Cosgrove, II. w. Kluge, H. l.. Nc
Clintock.
A resolution by Mr.. Rozzelle was
then adopted empowering the execu-
tive committee of the county COM
mittee to fill any vacancies in the
county ticket which might occur.
kiefer Illegally Elected.
Routine business of the conven-
tion having been disposed of Judge
Wheeler secured recognition from the
chair and called the attention of the,
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