Spokane Falls Picks Its Men: A Packed Convention Names Glover and Hyde

One of the most interesting public meetings ever held in this city convened at Carson's Hall Thursday evening for the purpose of electing a ticket to be voted upon next Tuesday. The hall was crowded with our leading citizens, and all seemed bent on placing the very best material before the people. The meeting was called to order by Judge J. Hoover and on motion Judge E. C. Weed was chosen chairman. Upon taking his seat Judge Weed made a short but telling speech explaining the object of the convention. Chas. Crellin and Harry C. Hayward were elected secretaries. On motion the convention proceeded to nominate city officers in accordance with the published proclamation of the Mayor.

The first nomination to be made was that of Mayor. Jas. N. Glover, the present incumbent, was placed in nomination and elected by the casting vote of the secretary amidst great applause. Mr. Glover was called upon, but modestly refrained from speech-making. E. B. Hyde was chosen marshal without opposition, and the choice was enthusiastically endorsed. For City Clerk there were two candidates, Chas. Crellin and H. E. Allen. Upon counting the ballots, Mr. Crellin was declared the nominee, he receiving 45 votes to 43 for Mr. Allen, showing that both gentlemen are popular among the voters. H. C. Hayward was nominated City Treasurer by acclamation. There were two candidates for City Attorney, Geo. M. Fender and Millard T. Hartson, the latter being the choice by a vote of 59 to 51.

The question of nominating Aldermen for the various wards at once came before the body and started lively and animated discussion. A majority favored the immediate gathering of the representatives of the four wards and a completion of the business in one evening, while some very warm chin-work ensued; a motion to go into ward caucus prevailed. The First and Second wards could not settle upon candidates, but the Third and Fourth wards reported back to the convention the names J. S. Hoover and Simon Berg, aldermen for the former ward, and A. M. Cannon and Geo. T. Crane, aldermen for the latter ward. We consider that the convention made good, wise selections in all instances and we feel confident that the ticket will be elected by a large majority next Tuesday.

JAS. N. GLOVER — The nominee for Mayor needs no introduction from us. He might be called the father of Spokane Falls, having lived here so long. He has held the office for the past year and has performed the duties to the satisfaction of the public. He is a liberal, genial gentleman and a progressive and public-spirited citizen. Frank and fearless, he will exercise his authority to the best advantage of the city and the people thereof.

E. B. HYDE — The nominee for Marshal has held the office for the past two years, serving most of the time without compensation. He is a very popular young man, one of our heaviest property holders, and a fine fellow any way you take him. Marshal Hyde is a fearless officer, always ready and prompt in the execution of his duty. He will go into office with credit to himself.

CHAS. CRELLIN — The choice for City Clerk is a young man studying law in Brown-Weed's office. He is a fine accountant, an excellent penman, and will keep the books of the office in good shape.

HARRY HAYWARD — The nominee for City Treasurer is one of the most popular residents of the city. He is chiefly noted for his beauty and diffidence. He has been engaged in business here for some years, and by industry and keen business tact has succeeded in accumulating a fortune. Harry is one of the best-hearted, whole-souled men in the territory, and being a careful, honest and solid business man will make a good Treasurer.

MILLARD T. HARTSON — The choice for City Attorney is one of our rising young lawyers, a clever gentleman, and one in every respect worthy of the honor conferred.

J. S. HOOVER — Candidate for Alderman in the Third Ward, is an old-time citizen, a large property owner, and will make a good official. Jack was not at the convention, but his friends accepted the office for him.

SIMON BERG — The other Alderman for the Third Ward is an old-timer who has been very successful in business here, owns considerable property in the city, and being a shrewd financier and possessing more than ordinary ability will represent his ward creditably.

A. M. CANNON — Alderman for the Fourth Ward is one of our old-timers, and a gentleman whom to know is to admire and respect. He is one of our most enterprising citizens, always ready to take hold of any scheme having for its object the advancement of the city. He is now one of the Board of Councilmen and his record in the office is a creditable one.

GEO. T. CRANE — The other candidate for Alderman of the Fourth Ward is a worthy companion in office for his associate from that ward. Mr. Crane is our well-known hardware merchant and is a general favorite in business and social circles. With the single exception of a want of affability, proverbial with Aldermen, Geo. T. is eminently qualified for the office.