Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-02

Syracuse. N. Y, Oct. 1-Today was elimination day for many asplrants Io.' the gubernatorial nomination at tne democratic state convention assembled here. Tonight Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany, and those asso- riated with him in control of the party organization were weighing and ana lyzing the qualifications of three men for party standard bearers. The three men being strongly considered are Justice Victor J. Bowling of New York, Martin H. Glynn of Albany, the conventions temporary chairman, and Conrressman William Suzer of New York.
 Boom for Norman E. Mack.
 Late tonight a boom was started for former National Chairman Norman E. Mack as a compromise candidate.
 Mir. Murphy and the leaders are not expected to decide upon the likely can didate until the convention assemblies for its dominating session on Thurs . day.
 Governor Dix Eliminated.
 Mir. Murphy says the convention Is to be unbossed and that every oppor- tunity is to be given to test the senti- ment of the delegates concerning the candidates whose names have been strongly urged. MT. Murphys closest advisers admitted tonight that the name of Governor Dix had been prac- tically eliminated from further consio- eration for renomination.
 It was said that Mir Murphy had found that the opposition to the gov ernor had come from too many quar- fers to be ignored.
 Parker for Permanent Chairman. Mir. Murphy and the county leaders were jubilant tonight because of an unexpected victory in the selection or former Judge Alton B. Parker for the conventions permanent chairman over United States Senator OGorman, whose name had been put forward by the anti organization men. Those seeking to deal blow to Leader Mur- phy and the state organization decided to make an issue over the proposal to name Judge Parker for permanent presidng officer. When the permanent organization committee met Judge Parker's name was presented by reps rssentatives of the organization and then, without previous warning, Dele gate Frank H. Mott of Jamestown named Senator O'Gorman. who Is here urging that progressive candidate be chosen and a progressive platform
 
 Wilson's presidential campaign. o'corman Received Five Votes.
 Here was a test of strength that was unlocked for and one that might have been avoided had Senator O'Gorman had knowledge of what was goineson Leader Murphy, too, had not been forewarned and was away playing golf while organization leaders were busy in the resolutions committee. Delegate Mott having precipitated a contest, 1t was carried to it's conclusion, and the roilcall of the committed showed 37 votes for Judge Parker, who will be recommended as the convention's per manent chairman, and 5 for Senator O'Gorman. The senator later declared that his name had been used without his knowledge or consent and that he himself had participated In a confer ence recently which favored Judge Parkers selection.
 Vice President Sherman Better.
 Clinton, Conn, Oct 1.-Vice Presi- dent James s. Sherman, who has been sojourning at Grove Beach for severa' weeks. will leave for home tomorrow He has completely recovered from his illness.
 Jim corbett Has Peritonitis.
 Philadelphia, Oct. 1.-James J. Cor bett, the former heavyweight cham pion pugihst, was operated on for ap- pendicitis in the Jefferson hospital here tonight. It was found that Cor bett was suffering from peritonitis and his condition was regarded as critical Late tonight, however, it was report ed that he was resting comfortably and was in no immediate danger.