Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13

up with panegyric upon Grover Cleve-
iand aud his Administration. He was fire.
quently interrupted with loud applause,
ms references to the long and finally sue
cessful efforts of the Democratic party to
obtain contrOl OF the reins Of Government
being especially well received by the as
semnlaZe, who loudly applauded. Refer
ences to the name of Cleveland also pro-
voked enthusiasm whenever they occurred
in the chlirman's remarks. At the con-
c'usion OF his speech Mr.. Collins was
again roundly and warmly greeted.
The chairman then stated that he had
been informed By the chairman of the COM
mittec On resolutions that that committee
'vosld 1e unable to report before eight
O'clock.
The chair announced that the secretary
would read petition for the consideration
OF the convention. The paper proved to be
request from the Woman's convention re.
Gently held in Washington, stating that two
of its members had been appointed TO make
short talk TO the convention on behalf of
the women of America. This request was ac-
companiet by a promise that if it were
granted by the convention, the representa-
uves OF the woman'S organization would
only occupy the attention of the convention
for ten minutes. j. J. O'Donoghue, of
New York, moved that the women be
neard ana IL was agreed to.
I. j. Campbell of New York, arose and
presented resolution which he asked to
be read. The resOlu ion was as follows:
HesOiceR That this convention takes occasion
TO express its unfeigned sorrow at the serious
! and dangerous Illness of General Philip III
Sheridan tapplause) and to him whose noble
and valiant deeds viii ever be enshrined in the
hearts OF his countrymen we extend our sincere
sympathy. We earnestly trust that the great
speedy recovery and that the divine Provi-
denee may spare him unto this Nation for many
years 10 come.
Resolred That a copy OF these resolutions be
forwarded to General Sheridan as expressive
Of the heartfelt sentiments of the Democracy
of the United States
Mr.. Campbell asked for unanimous con-
sent for the adoption of the resolutions.
Tue resolutions were adopted by rising
vote with three hearty cheers for the gal
liant soldier who is now engaged in his
most desperate campaign.
Mrs Merryweather, OF the womau's con-
vention, then mounted the platform and
was received with applause. She said that
she was delegated to ask that this great
convention help TO make the practice of
this Nation conform to its principle Of uni
versal suffrage. Mrs. Merryweather's
voice was not .rong enough to fill the hall
and she was frequently interrupted with
cries Of Louder" and the band struck up
an air before she had concluded. but she
renamed plIckily at her post until her time
had expired
Resolutions were then offered for recess
until gat O'Clock this evening aud until
len O'Clock tomorrow, when Mr.. Hensell.
OF Pennsylvania, moved that the roll of
States aud Territories be called and the
names OF candidates for President and
Vice-President be placed in nomination but
no ballot be taken until after the commit.
Tee r3sOiutions shall nave reported
The resolution was adopted with applause
When Alabama was called, The chair
man said his State nd decided TO give way
u New York. The c, invention applauded
at this announcement, and when the New
York deleg ition presented Daniel Dough-
erty 10 maze the nomination, the great hall
rang with cheers, which were prolonged
and grew in vo ume for nearly a minute
until Mr.. Dougherty mounted the platform,
when II was redouDled as soon as he could
be heard.
Mr.. Doughorty concluded characteristic
speech. lasting about ten minutes. with the
following words: Il nominate Grover
Cleveland, of New York, for President of
the United States"
UDbounded enthusiasm followed. The
delegates mounted the chairs, waived their
hats their canes and handkerchiefs. The
1000 spectators joined in the applause, and
the band ia the east gallery helped along
with their horns and drums, but their
blare aud noise could scarcely be heard
above the general din
As Mr. Doughtery finished his impas-
stoned speech some one in the west gallery
tore aside curtain which had hidden a
portrait OF Cleveland, upon the face of the
great picture of the Capitol building, re-
yeaiing 10 the full gaze OF the convention
the weiEknown features of the President
This incident reused the enthusiasm of the
convention TO fever heat for the first
time during It's proceedings.
The hall was at once filed with cheer on
cheer. ansi h great body OF people in the
/ audi oriam, lcony and galleries arose aud
stood shouting at the top of iIs voice until
the Ga became almost deafeniug.
hats were thrown ia the air. red bandan-
as waved from a thousand hands, and
wniie black and gray bats were frantical-
~ thrust upon the points OF canes and
waved until the owners became exhausted.
Some one on the stage crowned the bust
OF the President on the left Of the chair
nan with laurel wreath which uas tha