St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-25
WITHIN THE BUILDING.
An Inspiriting and Wonderful lily
Enthusiastic Scene.

An Inspiriting and Wonderful lily
Enthusiastic Scene.
The enthusiasm in the building was
so great that at times it was difficult for
the speakers TO proceed ard many parts
of the speeches were lost amid the ap-
plauSe that greeted the suggestion of an
idea. The audience did not tire OF the
speaking. out clamored for more oratory
when the scheduled speeches had ended
and the meeting adjourned because of
the lateness Of the hour.
Long before o'clock the crowds be-
gan to gather and persisted in taking
the seats reserved for club delegations.
The enthusiasm that began early in the
evening increased to immense proper
tionS as the clubs began to arrive. and for
over half an hour the cheering seemed
to be almost continuous. Ehe First
Regiment band rendered selection at
the entrance. and then went inside and
helped to entertain the gathering crowd
until the last club had arrived, and as
many as could had crowded into the
vast auditorium.
On the speakers stand was q large
bouquet of roses and daisies. Back Of
the stand was life-sized portrait of
Robert a. Smith. wreathed in roses.
The stage was otherwise decorated
with flags and banners of the several
clubs, while more banners and notices
were displayed from various parts of
the hall and gallery.
As the hall was filling up the audience
cheered various prominent Democrats
as they entered, anu when Mr.. Smith,
the candidate for mayor, entered. he
was given ALI ovation thai drowned the
music of the band. The audience rose
and cheered and waved their hats for
some minutes. This scene was re-
peated with even greater enthusiasm a
few minutes after. when Mr.. Smith
assembled the platform. Seated on the
stage were most of the candidates for
office, the speakers of the evening and
other distinguished Democrats. among
whom the following were noted:
At the right of the desk, G. E. RObb,
J. J. Parker, William Rhodes. o. E.
Holman, DR.. Stone. Dan Aberle, j. b.
Brisbin, !. j. O'Leary, Emil Skoog. J.F.
Broderick. DIR. Markoe, NJ. j. O'Con-
ner. A. S. Hall. DR.. Williams. Judge
Twohy, William Johnson. George Gilti-
nan, L. n. Dion. Pierce Butler, George
Gerlack, w. L. Johnson. c. E. Flan-
drau. f. W. Nj. Cutcheon. f. W. Becker.
Lew Wilkes. John Dolan: on the left of
the desk. L. D. O'Brien. Robert A.
Smith, Theo Ramm, P. Nj. Hennessey,
William Dawson Jr.. c. l.. Haas, G. Z.
Lambert. w. B. Joyce. F. F. Wilde. n.
Pothen. j. H Ives, j. S. erode, a. B.
Oyitt, P NJ. Kerst, E. c. Ives, 6. f.
finland.
Twelve ushers with red badges had
their hands full in endeavoring &c seat
the crowds. W. L. Kelly Jr. WAS their
chief,and he had as assistants the follow
ing: g. Z. O'Reilly, John Baker, NJ. j.
Donneily. Charles Jessrang. P. j. For
tune, Carroll Hendy. Thomas Darragh,
Frank Deland. G. d. O'BrIen Jr.. T. ID.
Tardy Thomas Fitzpatrick.
Despite the efforts of the ushers. the
people gradually appropriated the space
in front of the platform, nudging the re-
porters' elbows, and encroached OH the
platform itself. There was scarcely a
vacant square foot of space left where
enc could sit or stand. Many ladies
graced the meeting with their presence.