The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-24
MOB IN A SMALL HALL
DEMOCRATIC TOWNSHIP CoNvEN-
TIoN CONTROLLED BY HEELERs.
stuckmyer Nominated for Trustee
and Mcdonald for Assessor-A Mid
summer Nights Bedlam.

The Democratic township convention. held
in Mozart Hall. last night, was noisy.
turbulent mob, though there was an alb
sence OF that bowling which generally
passes for enthusiasm in such gatherings.
There were a few candidates, but all
seemed to be proceeding upon the theory
that the party wanted them on the ticket
much worse than they wanted to be upon
IL, end there was little, IL any, button
holing OF delegates before the convention
was called to order. The small hail
decorated with flags and evergreen ropes
draped about the walls and stage. On the
south wall OF the room hung picture of
the immortal Lincoln and just opposite on
the north wall was one of General Grant.
One OF the delegates took exception 10
these pictures and called to Chairman John
II. Wilson to have them removed, saying
they were not appropriate In Democratic
convention hall. Chairman Wilson was
either not 50 wholly lost to the sense Of
loyalty to the country's heroes or did not
hear the objections raised by the delegate,
for he paid no attention to the demand and
the pictures remained in position during
the entire time of the convention without
even having their faces turned towards
the wall
The following Is the ticket nominated:
Trustee-Charles stuckmeyer.
Justices of the Peace-Luke Walpole,
Newton J. McDaniels, Carl Habich. Milton
Allen; Brightwood, Thomas Mckee.
c1nsaSleCnaTleS sSrterS Jsmss
For Brightwood: Ezra Newhouse.
The hall was not lighted till 7:30 o. clock,
and soon flied up with a motley set OF del
egates. Here and there about the hall was
seen an old-time Democratic politician. At
exactly o'clock Chairman Wilson wrapped
for order but his vigorous pounding upon
the table was only heard at the front tier
or seats. The chairman gave up in despair
and waited several minutes before again
attempting to get order. At intervals of a
few minutes thereafter other and equally
Ineffective attempts to secure even a SEM
blance of order were made. At S:15 1t was
seen that 1t would be absolutely impossible
to secure anything like quiet and amidst
confusion and disorder the call OF the roll
was begun. The delegates crowded the
aisles and swarmed about the small hall.
The roll call had proceeded to about the
Ninteenth precinct when it was given up in
despair. and it was announced from the
chair that the roll call would be suspended
till the delegates took their seats Talk
to Them" called T. Taggart, who stood on
the floor OF the convention beside the
stage, coaching the chairman After a de-
lay OF few minutes about half of the del
egates had taken seats and then a pre-
tense was made at calling the roll, but it
was only for the purpose Of complying with
the usual form John Reardon made the roll
call and went through the list of precincts
In about five minutes without waiting TO
see If there was response by delegates
from the precinct or not While he was
rapidly dropping through the roll OF pre-
cincts a delegate from the 165th pre-
cinct announced that there was contest in
that precinct. AS the precinct had already
been passed the roll was fastened through
with.
The hall was as hot as an oven and most
OF the delegates had removed their coats
and straw hats were pressed into service
as fans.
KERN FOR CHAIRMAN.
When the roll was completed Chairman
Wilson called for nominations for perma-
nent chairman and the names of John w.
Kern and W. +. A Bernhamer were put
before the convention. Several OF the
formers enthusiastic supporters wished to
ignore the nomination of Bernhamer and
called for the selection of Mr.. Kern by
reclamation This was ruled out of order
and pretense at calling the roll was
again made amid the turmoil and con-
fusion which reigned. This sham roll call
was carried through the first few wards
and then II was announced, according to
the plan OF the convention managers. that
Kern had been elected. When he came
forward he was greeted with applause.
Chairman Wilson said, Mr.. Kern needs
no introduction"
Mr.. Kern spoke very briefly, saying that
he would try to preside with fairness over
the convention: that The offices for which
they We're To nominate candidates were OF
the highest Importance to the township.
l1e eulogized the present incumbents. say
Ing that they had filled their positions with
credit 10 themselves and their party and
it devolved upon the delegates assembled
TO select men who would be equally
efficient In the administration OF the affairs
OF the township. he said the Republic
ans were INDUCING In much boasting, but
il was a party given to boasting and 1t
was not surprising to hear Ii now. Then
he deemed it necessary to make some
promises on behalf OF thsaggregation now
sitting as Congress in Washington. He
week had passed the Mckinley law would
be repealed and Congress. before it ad-
by the Democratic party. In a last and
futile effort to arouse enough enthusiasm
pearancs OF a Democratic convention he
fen With the proverbiai dull sicken:.is
Upon the call for nominations for per-
msnent secretary samuel v; Psrrott and
were bosk sse omgs ens tbsn
moved that the nominations be closed.
With much gusto. Mr.. Kern answered.
1.-The chairman holds that nominations
never close In O Democratic conven-
ton" After this dramatic delivery
Mr.. Kern called for further nomi-
nations, but none were made and
both the men nominated were elected
Charles E. Barrett moved the appoint
ment OF committee on credentials, to
consist of three delegates. Chairman Kern
named him as chairman OF the committee
but he asked and was excused because of
the fact that he was the only delegate
present from his precinct. The committee
as finally selected, was composed of w. A.
Sullivan, William Flynn and Thomas Shan
non. BY this time about one-half Of the
delegates had left their seats, and the con-
venuon was sn such confusion that II was
almost impossible for the chairman to
make himself heard The cane which Mr..
Kern used for a gavel was pounded upon
priSed the chairman ITSELF and when he
had succeeded In getting the convention
10 such degree OF quietude as to be heard
ne said, in a Stertorian voice destined TO
impress the convention with his meaning:
81 might as we'll come to an understanding
with this convention right now. These
aisles must be cleared. The candidates
have no right to block them Democrats
will take their seats. will appoint John
Foley as sergeant-at-arms and Michael
Cain as assistant. and want them to clear
the aisles."
THREAT TO CALL THE POLICE.
In the lull OF the turmoil following F. W.
Cady succeeded in making himself heard
long enough 10 move the appointment of