Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-07-14

ton with other leaders. By ii o'clock
the part OF the hall allotted to delegates
was fairly well filled, most of the 1,776
delegates being present, but in much
confusion. The general remark was
that it was a ine-looking body OF men.
Strong and striking physiognomies were
! numerous.
Chaplain Diffenbacher, OF the Nebras-
ka house OF representatives, a somewhat
notable character in the independent
politics of Nebraska, took seat upon
the platform about III o'clock, and so did
George p. Bcmis, mayor of Omaha.
| The newspaper men were well provided
for ON the right and left OF the speakers
stand.
Chairman Taubeneck called the con-
vention TO order at 11:05 o'clock 1t re-
quired ten minutes to produce order and
Sergeant-at-arms l.. A. Beltzer's loud
voice was necessary to make Mr.. Tau
beneck's Eavel effective. The Chairman
at once introduced Chaplain Diffen-
bacher, who made the'openfng prayer in
a strong, full voice, readily heard in ali
parts of the hall.
When the Chairman introduced Mayor
Bemis, Of Omaha, 10 welcome the dele
gates, he was received with hearty
cheers, and his speech was frequently
interrupted by loud applause. At the
conclusion of the address the cOnwen-
ton gave three tremendous cheers for
the Mayor.
Ben s. Terrill, of Texas, was intro
duced to reply on behalf of the conYen-
ton to Mayor Bemis' address OF wel-
come. He did SO in "a vigorous and
complimentary speech, which was re-
ceived with applause at frequent inter-
walls. Quoting a statement of Mayor
Bemis that dear gold meant cheap men,
TerriH was greeted with cheers, which
were only exceeded when he pledged the
south TO vote the Peoples party ticket,
no matter who the nominee, .as long as
he stood squarely upon the st. Louis
platform. His declaration that the new
party had wiped out sectionallsm and
united the blue and the gray as no other
party could was met with applause which
shook the building. AS an ex-Confed-
crate soldier he declared that the new
party made him feel as much at home in
Nebraska as in Texas.
Chairman Taubeneck then introduced
as Temporary Chairman C. IL. Ellington,
of Georgia, and surrendered the gavel
to him. }. W. Hayes, of New Jersey,
was made Temporary Secretary, with
G. P. Carpenter, of Minnesota, and
Jesse Poundstone, of California, assist
ants. Mr.. Ellington proceeded TO de-
liver "a heavy address which was we'll
received.
When the Temporary Chairman re-
ferred to the death of the late President
Polk, of the Alliance, he did so feel
ingly, and somewhat dramatic scene
occurred his remarks being interrupted
by bringing upon the stage "a large por-
trait of Polk.
At the conclusion OF the speech Sister
Todd" of Illinois, was introduced and
received with loud cheers. She came
forward and presented to the convention
a gavei carved by Mrs. Ben S. Terrell
from the wood of q tree planted by
Washington and grown at Mount YER
non Sister Todd delivered o ringing
address ia clear, strong voice that
penetrated all parts of the hall and
aroused the great audience to a high
pitch of enthusiasm. Clad IN black,
wearing black hat and gestieulating
vigorously with the black gavel, the
gentle orator presented a striking figure.
Tho Credentials Committee was di-
reeted TO meet, and a committee of one
from each State on permanent organiza-
ton and one from each State on rules
wac appointed. The convention at once
proceeded to coll of the States for COM
mittees. At one o'clock the convention
took a recess for one hour.
When the convention reassembled the
committees were not ready 10 report,
and the delegates were entertained by
several quartette clubs, who sang selec-
tons bearing on the political issues as
understood by the Peoples party. Some
OF the songs were very pertinent and
had catching refrains. One pro claimed
that they were very lucky because they
: had the tariff yet, a statement which
called forth loud applause During the
lull Chairman Ellington read an inter-
esting message of good cheer from
Washington, signed by the sympathizcrs
of the Peoples party In Congress.
AS the committees were still at work
the convention settled down into a good
natured mass meeting and was adj
dressed by Ignatius Donnel!y and
others. Mr.. Do, nelly made the most
interesting speech OF the afternoon. He
was humorous and sarcastic by turns
; and scored several geo points. He was
: followed by III. Jaxon, a half-breed In
dian who is practiclng law in Chicago,
and who made a strong speech In sup
( port of the new movement. Jaxon spoke
fiuently and we'll.
The Committee on Credentials sub
mitted report and the convention then
adjourned to meet again at 3 o'clock
Monday morning.