Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-07

COnVentlOn. PIcoTT SECONDS THURMAN's NoM-
 NATION.
 The ''Noblest Roman of them AL" se-
 Iected r"- Second Place on the Ticket.
 The Convention Asijv.---'>~
 ST. LOUIS, June This morning. indi- cations do not warrant any belief that any one but Thurman has chance for second place on the ticket. Although New York is acting suspiciously, and there are whis- pers that at the last moment will go to Gray It is certain that the Gray men are more confident this morning. The tariff plank will go through without opposition, and it is thought the convention will finish work to-day.
 Delegates came in slowly owing possibly to the intense heat Bandanas began going up at once. As state after state ran out handkerchief as a flag it was greeted with cheers Missouri put up handker- chief early in the galleries which gave hearty cheers. A new feature consists of long pieces of gray cloth atta he'd to poles waved from various points in the galleries. They excite considerable cheering. At 10:35 the convention was called to order. New York put up bandana and there was great cheering. Prayer was offered by Dr Granbury amid silence, the entire audience, delegates and all standing.
 The committee on resolutions announced that they were ready to report. Waterson ascends the platform and amid cheers says they have agreed ''The platform, he says, 'the democratic party renews the expression of it's sentiments expressed in the platform of 1884 and endorses the views expressed by President Cleveland loud applause] in his last annual message as direct interpretation of the platform in question of tariff reduction, and also endorses the efforts of the democratic rep resentatives in congress to secure reduc- tion of excessive taxation, as chief among the principles of the party faith, in the maintenance of the union of her states now about to enter on it's second century of progress and renown. The democratic party welcomes eXacting scrutiny into the administration of executive power which four years ago was intrusted to it and challenges inquiry as to Cleveland's devo- tion to duty during the critical financial period, and by adopting wise and con- servative course has averted disaster.
 Watterson and German made impas stoned speeches endorsing the platform and Cleveland's administration. During Gorman's speech startling incident oc- cured Several hundred men made dash for some empty seats, leading some to think it was fight, while others thought the hall was on fre.v There was almost panic and it made matters worse when some fool yelled fire. The band played and order was soon restored. Senator German said "With the platform of 1884 we went before the people and elected Cleveland. We stood as men and honest reformers to re- duce taxation 100 per cent per annum, MT Watterson has said. This is the plat form on which every democrat may stand. This platform will give democrat liberty of conscience. We are organized for cer- tain victory"
 The platform was then adopted unani- mously Watterson says three resolutions are to be presented. w. M. Scott rises te offer the first resolution, which calls for bill for reduction of revenue now pend ing in congress. Loud cheers.) The reso- lution was carried unanimously. Frederick Lehman of Iowa, offered a second reso- lution calling for just and liberal policy 1 as regards the territories, several terri tories are entitled to admission to the gov ernment. Resolution carried. Ex-Gover- nor Abbott of New Jersey offered third resolution, which expresses cordial sym pathy with struggling people of all nations in their efforts to procure self government and secure religious liberty, and especially declares sympathy with the noble patriots led by Gladstone and Parnell. Carried unanimously. c. w. Baker of Ohio asks unanimous consent to the passage of reso- lutions expressing tribute of respect to Thomas A. Hendricks, and resolutions of sympathy to Mrs. Hendricks. Resolutions carried by unanimous rising vote of re- spect.
 White of California calls for the roll of states on the nomination for vice president. At 11:30 am. when California was reached w. s. Turpie rises to nominate Thurman amid intense excitement. He calls Thur man Knight of the Red Bandana." Tur- pies speech lost much of it's force, owing to the interruptions of the Gray men. Tai3 terson of Colorado is now speaking and names Black amid great shouting. He gave an eloquent review of Blacks career, and read telegram from Black withdraw ing in favor of Thurman. Voorhees, took
 the platform and nominated Gray amid
 the greatest enthusiasm of the day He said Indiana was the state to which the eyes of democrats were turned. Piggot1
 of Connecticut, Gov Green of New Jersey and Dryden of Missouri second Thnrman'l
 nomination.
 There was great excitement as the rol
 call of states proceeded. Cleveland's bus
 on the platform was entwined with a rec bandana. Blacks name was withdraw
 by Patterson, who also moves that Thur mans nomination be made unanimous. A
 1:54, Shanklin of Pennsylvania takes tn
 platform and withdraws Gray's name, ant
 moves unanimous nomination of Thurman 1 At 1:57 the motion to make the nomina tion unanimous was carried.
 2:03 D. m. Chairman Collins and Clar] and Petit, vera made members of the no tifcation committee. The thanks of tn convention were extended to F. O. Prime and the convention adjourned sine die. Met at Hartford.
 The annual meeting of the Mutual Ben
 eft association of the employees of the Ne' York, New Haven and Hartford railroa'
 was held in Superintendent Davidson office at Hartfocd, Tuesday afternoon
 The report of Treasurer Davidson shove : that the amount on hand June 1, 1887 g was 2,019.69 amount received during tn 8 year, $1 ,965.6O; total receipts for the year s $3, ,985. .29. The report of Secretary Quinn = showed that that there were 299 member