The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-07-08

pit, but there was no answer to this
suggestion for demonstration in favtr
of the Iowa candidate.
Shortly after IL O'Clock Whitney and
Hill walked up the center aisle fol-
lowed by most Of the New York dele
CATION. who took their places amid ST.
lence. Governor Russell and the Mas
sachusetts delegation I'm which was
George Fred Williams. The free silver
defender, followed. and like the New
York contingent. did not raise a cry.
Members OF the national committee and
distinguished guests took position on
the platform early. The most conspicu-
Gus OF the latter was Senator Stewart,
whose long patriarchal beard made
him easily recognizable 70 those fami-
liar with his face In illustrased papers.
There were many reports OF minor ac-
cidents as the result OF the crush OF
the doors. Senator Harris of Tonnes
see was handled roughly and II was
said he was knocked down by the surg
Ing mob.
Senator Berry OF Arkansas, who has
but one leg. was Jammed against the
wall and his crutch wrenched from his
hands. 1T Is about time" said Sena-
tor Jones from Arkansas. that we had
a permanent official as sergeant-at-
arms who could prevent such out
RACES"
The G,vel Descends.
The gavel descended at 10 minutes
before I o'clock. The appearance OF
Chairman Harrity, as he stepped for
ward to the desk. attired In a slate
colored summer suit. provoked a round
af ony.iaataa h.. 1.Ia
Harrity commanded the convention to
be In order. his voice easily carrying
over the tumult TO the furthest corner,
testing the acoustic qualities OF the
hall with much satisfactory results.
The chairman faced the assembiage
several minutes while the ushers
swept the aisles clear Of knots Of con-
ferring delegates.
THE gentlemen OF the convention
will rise for prayer" the chalrpan said
and there was clatter OF chairs az
the body in the center hall came to It's
feet with cons lerable confusion. Chap
lain Rev. Edward NJ. Stlres stepped
forward and offered prayer.
The chaplain Is hardly 20 years old,
with a smooth-shaven. clear-cut face
and wore black coat buttoned up to
his chin. He held a roll of typewritten
manuscript. which he laid on the ia
BILE and picked up slip by slip. reading
the prayer as he could not do without
notice.
As the convention seated itself. Chair
man Harriiy stepped forward and with
a sharp stroke OF the gavel announced
in ringing tones the selection OF Sena-
tor David Il. Hin for temporary chair
man. The gold men leaped TO their
feet and wbsh swinging arms shouted
applause. Among the spectators also
there was a cheer OF appreciation. Some
enthusiastic delegate yelled, Three
cheers for David Il. HILL" and they
were given with will. $. r. Sheerin
OF Indian for secretary and John Mar
tin for scrgearit -at-arms were also an
nOunced when the convention had
quieted down.
what Is che pleasure OF the conven-
tloa2" asked Hafvity calmly. as II he
did noS know the storm which was TO
follow.
The Gauntlet Thrown Down.
Clayton. member ~ the national COM
mittee from Arkansas arose. Every
s.lyer man in The hall knew the gaunt-
let was 10 be thrown down. They rose
10 man and cheered As soon as
Clayton announced that his duty was
TO present a minority report the demon
strat.on that followed rhe announce
ment os the selection OF Hill was q