The Political Machine in Old Snohomish

Proceedings of the Democratic convention: The convention was called to order by the chairman. On motion, the permanent chairman was declared the permanent chairman of the convention, when an adjournment was made until 7 o’clock P. M. At 7 o’clock P. M., the roll of members was called by the Secretary, all being present. It was voted that election be by ballot, and M. W. Packard, I. Cathcart and O. B. Iverson were appointed delegates to the Territorial Convention at Vancouver. An informal ballot was then taken for Representative to the Territorial Assembly with the following result: W. B. Moore 4 votes, A. C. Folsom 2, E. C. Ferguson 8, O. B. Iverson 2 and I. Cathcart 1. A. C. Folsom being present, stated to the convention that he was not a candidate for nomination. A direct ballot was taken for Representative: Whole number of votes cast 18, necessary for a choice 7; O. B. Iverson received 7 votes, W. B. Moore 2, J. H. Irvine 1, blank 3. O. B. Iverson receiving a majority of all the votes cast was declared the nominee of the convention for Representative. J. H. Irvine, W. H. Ward and C. H. Stackpole were nominated for County Commissioners. On a direct ballot for Probate Judge, R. Haskell receiving a majority of votes was declared the nominee for Probate Judge. On an informal ballot for Sheriff, J. H. Plasket received 10 votes, E. Morse 2, I. Cathcart 1. A direct ballot being then taken and J. H. Plasket receiving a unanimous vote was declared nominated.