Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1904 — EXCELLENT TICKET NAMED [ARTICLE]

EXCELLENT TICKET NAMED

Democratic County Convention Men in Field For the Local Offices.

THE TICKET. For Clerk of the Circuit Court. THOMAS F. MALONEY, of Kankakee Tp. For Treasurer, CAREY L. CARR, of Newton Tp. For Recorder, WILLIAM LOCK, of Carpenter Tp. For Sheriff. JOHN A. McFARLAND, of Marion Tp. For Surveyor, For Coroner, Db. A. J. MILLER, of Marion Tp. For Commissioner, Ist District, The democratic county convention Saturday was well attended, there being practically a full delegation from each precinct and all townships represented except Kankakee. The meeting was called to order bv County Chairman U. M. Baughman, who appointed the following committies: On credentials, G. W. Micheal, E. P. Honan, Ellis Jones. On order of business, L. Strong, J. J. Hunt, Dr. Miller. 011 resolutions, Lee E. Glazebrook, John Bill and F. E. Babcock.

On organization, C. D. Nowels, Wm. Hoover, Carey L. Carr. The committee on credentials reported no contests. Report approved. Committee on organization reported Lee E. Glazebrook of Marion township for permanent chairman, and Walter Harrington of Union township for permanent Secretary. Report adopted. Committee on order of business reported, 1st —Selection of delegates to State, Congressional, Judicial, Senatorial and Representative conventions in the order named, 2 —Nomination of county officers in the order named in call. Report adojjted. Committee on Resolutions reported the following, which was approved:

We. the Democrats of Jasper County, in convention assembled, renew with added emphasis, our oft-repeated declarations of economy in the management of county affairs. Conditions to-day are such that we are proud of the record our party has made in this county in the past twelve years in its effort to lessen expenses, purify our local government and morally improve the condition of our people. We have held that high taxes produce extravagance and extravagance produce* corruption. and to-day we find our taxes higher thau ever, our county in a straighteued condition. our towuships crippled and some of our city corporation* well nigh bankrupt. The conditions that confront us to-day are not to be charged to one man nor to two men—but to the many who from year to year have been encouraging this wild, spendthrift spirit that has led our people into the trouble that is now worrying them. We here copy the plank that has adorned our every County platform for the past twelve years:— "Economy in public expenses, reduction of taxes, electiou to office of our best and most responsible men. aud the levying and collecting of taxes for public purposes, and uot for private extravagance.” We condemn the practice of electing men to public office that they may thereby discharge private debt* to Individuals, believing that such methods are against public policy and contrary to the principles of selfgovernment. And further, we believe that the candidate* of this convention should pledge themselves that, if elected, they will use all honorable mean* to reduce expenses in the conduct of county affairs, not Inconsistent with the public good. Lkk B. Glazebrook ) John Bill > Committee. F. E. Babcock ) Mr. Glazebrook on taking the chair made a neat little speech which was roundly applanded. On call of townships for candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court, E. P. Honan of Marion presented the name of Thomas F. Maloney of Kankakee township. There being no other candidates Mr. Maloney was nominated by acclimation.) For County Treasurer Carey L. Carr of Newton township was nominated by acclimation. For Recorder three candidates were presented, William Lock and Frank Morrow of Carpenter and Frank L. Hoover of Marion. A ballot was taken resulting in Lock

receiving 68£ votes; Hoover 53,-. Morrow 7|. Mr. Lock was declared the nominee of the convention. For Sheriff the names of John. A. McFarland of Rensselaer, Thos. J. Mallatt of Fair Oaks and Reuben Dickinson of Marion township were presented. On ballot being taken McFarland received 95 votes; Mallatt. 18j Dickinson, 16. The former was declared the nominee. The name of S. A. Brusnahan.* of Union township was presented for surveyor, but Steve declined the honor, stating that he did not have the time to make a thorough campaign of the county, and be would not take a place on the ticket unless he could get out and do this. For Coroner Dr. Miller of Rensselaer was chosen by acclimation. No candidates for surveyor or commissioner from the first district were in evidence, and the county central committee were empowered and instructed to fill all vacancies on the ticket or any vacancies that may occur before the election. The ticket as nominated is composed of all good, active men and safe men, men whom every honest taxpayer who has the best interest of the people of the whole county at heart can conscientiously support. At a later date The Democrat will say something as to the personal qualifications of each candidate.

Following are the names of the delegates selected to the various conventions: STATE CONVENTION. Delegates Alternates Geo. W.Casey T. J. Mallatt B. F. Funk Dr. C. M. Rice N. Osborn Albert Bonk Joseph Smith John F. Ryari P. Hordeman Samuel Scott J. A. McFarland Win. Barkley Jos. A. Fagot Henry Beaver Ira W. Yeoman Benj Welsh CONGRESSIONAL, CONVENTION. T. J. Mallatt Wm. Grube S. A. Brusnahan Harvey Davisson J. F. Spriggs W. R. Willet Horatio Ropp James Leflar W. B. Yeomun U. M. Baughman F. h. Hoover Locius Strong Thomas Harris W. H. Ritchey W, C. Huston T. M. Callahan SENATORIAL. REPRESENTATIVE AND JUDICIAL. Wm. Herrod C, A. Harrington J McGlinrt John Clager Frank Tillett Thos Callighan F. M. Waggouer Frank Schroer J. J. Hunt F, E.Babcock G. W. Michael C. L. Carr Karah L. McKiliip W. D. Bringle John Eek. Sr. J. W. Hitchings