Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-06-14

eloquent manner to eulogize the name OF
the candidate whose name had caused SC
much unanimity and aroused so much en-
thusiam. He closed by saving:
His name may be most tittingly coupled
with that Of our honored President, Grover
ClevelaEd. Cleveland and Thurman will
BE- a ticket absolutely lnvincible. II will
sw. ep the country with q mighty rush, a
tidal wave oi approval Against it all OPP
position will 10 fruitless. The approval of
Cleveland's administration during the past
four years and Endorsement OF his
actions, the SIMPLICITY yet remarkable
ability with which he has admin
istered his great trust under the most try
lug circumstances, coupled with the all
pervadiag affection felt for the phil ,sopher
Of Columbus, will make Cleveland and
Thurman a war cry to alright the political
enemy. The enthusiasm which will be
aroused upon its announcement will be in
fictitious and gathering force aud volume
day by day it will before the ides Of No.
vember have become epidemic.
THAT the name Of Allen G. Thurman
should be cheered to the echo in this hall
is not strange, for it brings the warm
blood Ct gratitude surging to the heart Of
every Areside, AMI the testimonials which
the people will surely pay to his worth At
the coming November election will be con-
vincing proof Of his phenomenal popular
itv." [Applause.
When Colorado was called Thomas NJ.
Patterson addressed the convention stat.
ing that he hal been selected to present
the name Of Pension Commissioner Black
for the Weep Presidency, but Mr.. Blacks
withdrawal left nothing 20 Go but leave the
question Of the Vice-Presidency in the
hands Of the convention.
Mr.. Piggo., OF Connecticut, seconded
Thurman's nomination on behalf of his
State, and then Indiana was called Sena-
tor Voorhees, responded, and in a short
speech nominated Isaac p. Gray for tho
Vice-Presldeucy. [Cheers.
Albert II. Cox, OF Georgia, seconded the
nomination of Governor Gray.
Z. E. Settle, OF Kentucky. also seconded
the nomination Of Governor Gray.
Mr.. Dryden, of Missouri, made On elo-
quent epeech seconding the nomination Of
Thurman, creating good deal Of enthu-
siasm.
Governor Green, q New. Jersey, said
that the shores Of the Atlantic re-echOed
the call Of the Pacific coast. New Jersey,
which brought nine electoral vo es in one
hand without making any demand with the
other-New Jersey seconded the nominal
ton Of Allen q. Thurman. fApplause.
Mr.. Dorsey, OF Nevada, voiced the sen;i-
ments Of the Democracy Of Nevada IL in
dorsing the ticket OF Cleveland and Thur
man. The mountains Of Nevada would
fairly rattle with JOY when the news Of
Thurman's nomination was flashed across
the wires, Applause
Mr. Raines, of New York, was greeted
with cheers when he took the stand to
make known the position Of his State dele
cation, which was for Thurman.
General T.. E. Powell, Of Ohio. briefly
but earnestly seconded Thurman's nouii-
natIcn.
Mr.. Dorson, Of South Carolina, seconded
the nomination Of Thurman.
Mr.. Thompson, of Tennessee. also sec.
onded the nominal on OF Thurman.
Eek. Governor Tnrock morton, Of Texas,
also seconded the nomination of Mr.. Thur.
man in brief speech Ia which he said that
he Represented divided delegation upon
the question Of Vice-Presidential candi.
date, but he was none the less enthusiastic
in his support Of Ohio's grand old man.
Virginia also spoke for Thurman.
After the States had all been called q
ballot was taken and Allen 6. Thurman, Of
Ohio, was clared the choice Of the con.
vention for the Vice: Presidency. Me-.
Soanklin, Of Indiana, Withdrawing Gray's
name and moving that the nomination be
made unanimous. The motion was adopted
By reclamation.
On motion OF Mr. p epe, Of Texas, a reso-
luton was adopted expressing regret at
the death Of WIS. Hancock and rendering
sympathy to his widow.
Colonel Fellows, OF New York. presented
a resolution OF respect for the dead states
men OF the party who have passed to the
other world since the Democratic cconven-
ton Of 1SS4-Horat'o Seymour, Mcclellan,
rlden and Hancock-and of regret at their
taxing on. The resolution was adopted
with rising vote.
After passing various resolutions Of
thanks and receiving the names Of tho
National committeeman from the various
delegations, the convention on motion OF
Governor Green. Of New Jersey, at two p.
m adjourned sine die.