Evening journal., 1912-08-21
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trOller of Sussex county, where he
made an excellent record. He was a
member of Governor Lea's staff and is
member of Governor lPennewills
staff He is a man Of recognized busi-
ness ability.
Robert p. Robinson, nominee for In
surance Commissioner is a native OF
Christiana hundred, living near New
port his family for several genera
tions before having engaged in agri-
cultural pursuits. At an early age
Mr. Robinson, after attending the
country schools came to Wilmington
where he continued his studies in the
Rugby Academy here. Twenty-three
years ago he entered the Central Ma
tional Bank as clerk and since then
his Advancement has been rapid, hav-
ing been appointed receiving teller
some years ago, which position he
now holds. He at one time was sec
retary to Congressman l.. II. Bali ana
Is active IN Grange affairs.
John Bancroft, Presidential elector,
served one term as a Representative
In the Legislature. He IS secretary
of the Joseph Bancroft and Sons Com
pany and is interested IN financial
and other enterprises.
Daniel Mifiin Wilson, Presidential
elector. lives in Dover, is interested in
farming and is treasurer OF the Della
ware Railroad Company.
Captain Harry V. Lyons, Presiden-
tial elector, Is r resident OF Dover,
and a Delaware bay and river pilot.
He served In the Legislature and is
interested In business enterprises.
DOWN TO BUNSINESS. y
Temporary Chairman George w.
Sparks Of Wilmington, was made per-
manent chairman OF tho convention
and Thomas s. Lewis, of Whining
ton. was made permanent secretary.
The vice-presidents were Thomas w.
Miller. OF Wilmington; Senator Frank
p. Ewing, Of rural New Castle coun-
ey; Gamallel Garrison, OF Kent
County and Captain Harry V. Lyons,
of Sussex county The old rules Of
the parry we're roadopted, thus remoy-
ing he possibility of a reapportion-
ment Of delegates that would cut
down New Castle county's representa-
tion, which had been intimated during
the morning and the night before
While the resolutions were being
typewritten, the convention had a
tedious wait One delegate moved
that Chairman Sparks make a speech
''in his usually entertaining style. -
but Chairman Sparks got out of the
speechmaking call by pleading that he
had a cold.
Then somebody in the gallery tried
10 get speech out of Hugh c. Browne
of Wilmington. who was busy IN the
gallery mopping the perspiration from
his brow. But Mr.. Browne was not
making speeches publicly. During
the lull in the proceedings everybody
became interested In the operations
Of an electrician trying 10 get the
electric fans started When they
finally did begin to buzz one Sussex
delegate leaped out OF his seat when
he felt the draft Of air hit the back
OF his neck.
Harry "A. Bnlany Of Wilmington
had adopted resolution limiting
nominating speeches to five minutes
inasmuch as the hour was getting
late. Mr.. Billany also suggested that
two tellers be named 10 assist the
secretary in recording the voting, and
Chairman Sparks named Robert ID.
Kemp, OF Wilmington, and Secretary
OF state c. S. Richards as tellers
Finally, at $50 o'clock, the report
Of the committee on resolutions was
ready and submitted to Senator
Henry A. DUPONT. who in Republican
state conventions for many years
has been honored by being chosen
TO head that committee aud to read
the partys platform. There was ap-
plause as Senator DUPONT arose to
read the resolutions. and. In response
TO calls he went on the stage. After
the applause had subsided, he began
reading. AS he read the declaration
OF loyalty 10 President Taft, the CON
Venton broke into cheers and an
plause that lasted for some time.
The other planks also were applaud
ed as the reading progressed. and
the platform was finally adopted
amid enthusiasm. when the vote
was taken somebody in the back of
the room shouted "No." He was not
delegate.
This left the way clear for nomi-
nations. and Chairman Sparks i'm
mediately called for nominations for
Representative in Congress. the biz
contest along with that for Governor
about which everything seemed to
center. Chairman Sparks conducted
the business Of the convention with
out any lost notion He made nc
speech himself. thus breaking Gus
tom in assuming the chalrmanship
and held the parliamentary reins
skilfully over the entire gathering
NOMINATE Mr.. HEALD
Former Senator L. Heisler Ball
Of Falkland, presented the name O
Congressman William II. Heald il
nomination, and Il was received will
applause from the New Castle
county section. I'm selecting a can
didate II Is necessary for the conven
tion to select the very best man, tn
best equipped man in the state 70
the Office said Or. Ball. He cal
command votes as much from wha
ne has done in Congress as well a
because Of his high personal stand
ing. We have now in Congress
man who has always stood in tn
lore rank in the affairs of his party
who has always borne the brunt q
battle, and has represented the Stat
as well in Congress as any man eve
has. Owing to his experience /
Congress the past four years, he
now better equipped than ever {
accomplish the best for his state an
party in Congress. That is on
office that requires a peculiar kin
OF experience, an experience tbs
comes by being IN office" DR.. Ba
then formally nominated Mr.. Heald
After the cheering subsidel
Thomas W. Miller, secretary TO M
Head. arose and seconded NJ
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