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platform. No second was heard and

Of the resolution was ordered and they
were agreed TO- by rising vote, which
WAS unanimously accepted by much en-
thusiasm.
Mr.. Pare, OF Nebraska. moved that the
convention proceed 10 the nomination OF
a candidate for President and Nice-Presl-
dent A number Of suggestions ana
,s,,h.udinsJe motions followed without
action General Warner explained why
the Committee on Resolutions had re-
commended nomination instead Of endors-
ing. which was 10 meet the eNigencies
of the situation in several States. whose
nomination was necessary 10 enable the
silver electors 10 be voted for.
Mr.. PAGES motion was adopted. and
Mr. Little. OF Kansas, was recognized TO
place Mr. Bryan's name before the con-
ventiOn. lie did 50 IN a graceful, at
times forceful. speech.
l.. G. Pace of Nebraska, seconded the
motion.
Numerous requests having been made
Of the Chair for recognition. Mr.. IT. John
asked the convention whether IL would
listen 10 further secOndins speeches or
desired that tho roll Ot states should
be called. There were calls Tor various
persons, and for roll-call, mingled with
suggestions that speeches be limited 10
five minutes
Finally General Warner. Of Ohio, called
attention TO the fact tnat the rules OF
the convention secoudnig pesches were
I limited TO I'VE minutes. Under this rule
Senator Maglniey. OF Michigan, whose
name was received with applause and
! laughter, because OF jas rcsemblance 10
/ that of the Republican candidate, was
/ recognized, and made u happy secOnding
| speech.
MRS. STANSBtRY sPEpKS.
The next speech was by Mrs. stausbury
OF Colorado. whose statement that the
protected women OF this country received
seven cents FOR making "a shirt that. a
Chnaman was paid ten cents for ironing
and that the women Of Colorado would
vote Tor the silver dollar. letting those
who would vote for the sold dollar. rice
! and rats. evoked tho widest applause Of
the convention.
A. q. Wedderburn, Of Virginia, Colonel
| Dolphin, OF Missouri; cACongressman
| John X. Mcbride. of Washington, and
! CONGRESSMAN Towne Of Minnesota also
seconded Bryans nomination
BRYAN NOMINATED.
AT this point Mr.. Doud. OF Missouri,
moved that the roll Of states be called,
! and the vote recorded Another delegate
moved that the nomination be made by
acclsmation.
favorablv. and il was carried Unanimously
by rising vote. ~,,. mo-.
.ouo,ved bv n great wave OF enthusiasm
,olirg over the convention hall. carry
,nt, the delegates into cheers. with UNI
hrelas hats. and handker-hieis in the
a large picture OF Bryan placed in
font of the chairman's desk. together
with a regulation silk nae. increased the
tun,ult. and it rose 10 ITS highest pitcn
yvben Miss Lille Pierce, tAe young eiocu-
ZIONIST. who recited the Declaration OF
Iudependence the opening day, selled lhe
large yellow banner oi the otiioiHl.t
Timetallic League. and marched fould
fhe hall. followed by tne delegates I'D
single hls. All the M'Ae tne D1lu
PLAYED Hail Columbia and yankee
Doodle"
Finally Miss Pierce to.h tas stage and
q striking tableau was formed, she MAX
ing the central figure. B-yan's picture Tor
| a BACKGROUND. and flags and banners ai
the side. holding aloit in her fingers a
silver dollar. When the delegates began
TO quiet down. after a ten-minutes. dem
/ onstration, IL was renewed by the Ia
mniar cry "Whats the matter win
Bryan?" and the response Hes all
right"
order being restored. Mr. Baker, OF
California moved 90 proceed 90 the nomi-
nation Of a candidate for Nice-President
aud another delegate moved 10 make II
bv acclamation. This seemed likely tC
be done without the formality OF nomina
ton. but sufficient quiet was finally se.
cured TO enable Alex. Troupe of CON
necticut. a personal friend OF Sewah. &c
put him formally before the convention.
sEWALL NOMINATED.
The nomination was seconded by Mr.
Niles. OF Ohio. friend ot the candidate
he said. and of his fathers. There neye
was a Scwall. he said who would not 60
20 the stake for principle and Arthu
sewau was a. hitting mate for the sran'
man Bryan.
The nomination of Mr. sewall wal
made bv acclamauon. and I'm diminished
measure of spirit. and time the demon
etration following Bfyan's nomination
was repeated with variations. The han'
plaved America" and verse OF tina
grand old hymn was sung by the dele
gates and spectators.
An effort was made hy portion OF th'
dolooates 10 sing praise God from
Whom an blessings flow" but it wa
pitched on too high a key, and the at
tempt lamentably failed
Chairman ST. John was M last enahel
10 announce that Arthur Sewall. of Maine
had been nominated Tor Nice-Prcsident
Mr. Baker. OF California. moved tna
n committee Of one from each deleSato
be named 10 notify the candidates OF
their nomination. Agreed TO.
PROPOSITIONS 20 extend votes n thank
10 W. r. "Con" Harvey. ana A. J
Warner for their answer I'm the silve
cause were on motion " General Warne
laid on the table.
We're not here" The General said. It
pass complimentary resolutions
NOTIFICATION.
Mr.. Pace. OF Nebraska. moved as tn
sense II the convention that inasmuc
B as Bryan and Sewal Will be notihc
, cf their nomination by tho Democrat
! Notification Committee IN the East. tina
s Mr. Scwall come West. and with Mr Bry
r an receive the notification Of then nomina
I ton by this convention al the latter
81 home i'm Lincoln. Neb. Carried.
, Mr. Doud. Of Missouri; moved and IN
motion was adopted that Mr.. Lane. G
5 California: the gold miner who addresse
+ the convention Yesterday be elected chair
! man Of the National Committee, and the
] at ESQ the convention adjourned sine di,
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OBITUARY.
e Mrs. Sallie ". Tardy.
LYNCHBURG. VA. July 2i-Special.-