The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-22


Cover-Day Consumed In Ballot
ing for a Chairman.
LOUISVILLE, June 21.-The first law
OF heaven had little to do with the regu-
iatlon OF today's proceedings of the DEM
ocratic state convention. On the con-
trary, order gave place to great confu-
sion, and after swelterirg through near
~ eight hours of tedious hearing of
contests, the committee, without ncmi-
mating chairman, adjourned until even
ing, In whirlwind of chairs, fans, tally
sheets and reporters copy. Fortunately
no one was hurt.
This finale was as unexpected as 1t
was lively. The sweltering, packed-in.
jammed-together mass of delegates, pol
iticians and onlookers, had yelled itself
hoarse, tanning desperately Feeling was
at high tension over an argument that
was in progress before Chairman John
ston, over the contested delegation from
Kenton county, the home of William
Goebel, one of the leading candida tes for
governor. Congressman Ellis, of the
Sixth district, venerable general of
much eloquence, was eloquently present
ing the Goebel side of the case and was
being interrupted at short Intervals by
noisy demonstrations of approval.
AS much of this interference came from
the stage, which was crowded with can
didates, guests and newspaper men,
Chairman Johnston announced the plat
form would be cleared at the next inter-
ruption. A 200-pound ruralite little the
worse for political spirituous excitement,
mounted a chair and challenged Chair
man Johnston to carry out his threat,
announcing, incidentally, that force
would be necessary In his case.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
Quick as flash Jim Williams started
from the front of the platform Cor the
intruder. Williams is local character
and of some repute in gunnery, and his
activity was the signal for stampede
toward the exits. Almost every one was
standing on chair when the AFFAIR &C.
CURED, and the result was a general
scramble to get out OF the way and a
general disarrangement of furniture.
Half dozen men surrounded the bel
ligerents, and the disturber was hustled
out, not until, however, the crowd had
cleared space in the middle of the
stage about thirty feet in diameter, hav-
ing a fringe of huddled humanity around
the edge, crouched on the corners or be-
hind sheltering walls. AS no weapon was
drawn this struck the humor of the
crowd and quiet was restored, but mean
while Chairman Johnston had declared
the convention adjourned until evening.
Aside from this incident the days ses-
sion was a dull monotony, varied only
by an occasional, heated discussion be-
tween heads of rival delegations or an
outburst of applause as one or the other
OF the candidates scored an advantage
in the roll call for temporary chairman.
For this position the Stone-Goebel men
nominated Judge David B. Redwine of
Boutwell, county, while the Hardin men
put up Hon. W. A. Sweeney, of Marion
county. When the roll had been called
Redwine had 547k, and Sweeney 42S1a,
but $50 votes had been passed on account
of contests. These were taken up by
counties, and Chairman Johnston, of the
state central committee, heard arguments
by both sides before recognizing a con-
testing delegation. This consumed the
entire days session, and caused chang
as follows: Redwine, 56915; Sweeney,
52S11a.
REDWINE IS CHAIRMAN
When the convention got together this
evening Chairman Johnston took the
Kenton county contest under advisement,
after which he decided in favor of the
regular delegations in two districts, and
threw out the third.
Capt. Johnston then announced the re-
suit of the ballot for temporary chair
man, declaring Redwine elected by a
vote of 551 5-6 to 529 1-6 for Sweeney. This
marked the success of the first step in
the Stone Goebel combination. The an
nouncement was received with tumultu-
Gus applause.
Judge Redwine made a very brief
speech of thanks to the convention and
assumed the chair.
After empowering the chairman to ap-
point committee members for the state
at large, the convention adjourned until
| tomorrow morning.