The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-22
Tho Convention Of tho Democracy Of
Amsrica Assem- blss in
Chicago
a Temporary Organization Eject
cd and the Usual Commit
tees Appointed.
Sym psthy Expressed for Mr. BIains IL His
Great sorrow-Ths Speech OF Chair
man Owens.

CHICAGO, Juno N.--A circus tent greatly
maRniisd with dozen huge white pend
ants stretching from covering TO foor was
the appssrancs Of the big democratic wig
wam from the interior to-day. What ap-
pearsd to be pendants were rsally stout
posts supporting the mammoth circular
canopy Of wood raised some distance above
the wallis TO admit light and cir from I'll
sidss. Blue silken banners distributed on
the main door bearing the names Of the
various states showed whore the state dels-
cations woald be seated. Around and back
OF thsm rising like an amphitheatsr wero
tiers Of seats containing the spectators, tho
entire structure having room for more than
10000 people. The chairman's desk. the
same over which Cleveland and Hendricks
were nominated in 1884. was surrounded by
huge boquets Of flowers. The great interior
was wrsathed with red. white and blue
streamers. faRs and banners, with
here and there the shields OF tho different
states and portraits of honored democrats
OF the past. The delegations were seated
according to the alphabet, Alabama having
ths front row and New York we'll back,
The crowd began to gather 40 early a. ii
O'Clock, though the convention was not to
be called to order till noon. And it was
long after that hour before the actual call
ing to order took place. When the Qavsl
finally fell the great structure was com-
pletely filed with people.
While the convention was assembling,
the blue satin banner Of the Horace Boies
club. Of Davenport. was borne forward at
the head of the delegation Of rugged men
n hn HuY1 lnIk SsN =
their governor to the last ditch. They were
greeted with applause, as were tho Tam
many leaders OF New York, who followed
closely. Then came Illinois ana Pennsyl-
vania, then delegates III groups pairs and
singly. and other states took their places.
1t Was high noon. A black shadow crept
up from the north, overspread the sky, and
the great spaces under the galleries became
dim and shadowy. Ahnsh crept over the
throng and white faces were turned upward
to the opening beneath the light wooden
roof. Was the roof to be again blown
away2 Would terrific winds come out q
the growing blacknessp Was thers dan
gcra Would there be peril in lemaining2
But 40 the shadows finally enveloped tie
entire structure luckily no cry of fear
came, though the women's faces were white
and mems faces tense with anxiety. Then
came vivid flash Of lightning and the
booming report of thunder reached the
anxious crOWQ. Darker grew the murky
air. Az length, 80 great was the outer dark
ness, that the news writer's were compelled
to pause. unable to see. Quickly followed
rafting burst of rain upon the roof.
Water flowed down through crack di-
rectly upon the heads of the New York del
epation. Umbrellas were hoisted and the
storm was on. Furious wind, quick thun-
der rolls and rain dashes continued for ten
minutes. No CRY of fear or dismay was
uttered. An suddenly as the storm had
come it passed away and light followed
within the great hall and lit up the wall of
faces. fn1 s.s IT..
Then Chairman Brice. Of tho national
committee arose and commanded silence.
Rev. John Rouse WAS presentad. and nffared