The Worthington advance., 1900-07-13

and with a sweep Of the gavel cut off the
strains of the band, slowly stilled the con-
fusion and brought the convention to order
for its third days work.
After the prayer the call of states be-
gan for the purpose of making nominations
for the vice presidency. Great confusion
prevailed and very few of the delegates
were aware of what was going on until
Alabama and Arkansas had been passed,
and California was called. Then the
doughty form and florid face Of Senator
White emerged from the Californians, and
what was going on and that the aisles be
cleared of the disorderly intruders. When
the chairman responded that California
was being called for nominations, Senator
White announced that California yielded to
Arkansas.
"And Arkansas yields to Illinois, to
place in nomination Adlai Stevenson. Of
Illinois," shouted JEFF Davis, the democrat
tc candidate for governor of Arkansas,
standing on chair and receiving cheer
for his mention of Stevenson.
Now all business was suspended, as the
confusion had become so overpowering
that the call of the secretaries was maud
ible above the roar. TAe police and SER
geants-at-arms struggled vainly to dis
possess the mob which was now well-nigh
in control of the floor. Men fought to re-
tain their places, and there were many ex-
citing encounters. which at times threat
ened to precipitate fight under the eyes
Of the multitude. It took Is minutes to re-
store some semblance of order, and then
the spokesman for Illinois, Representa-
ti1es James. Williams, presented the name
of Stevenson.
stevenson's name was received with
cheers.
Connecticut yielded to Minnesota and Mr..
Roesing nominated Towne.
There was considerable cheering for
Towne among the spectators, but Minne-
sofa was the only state that Joined in the
tnere The cheering was kept up for a lit
tie while, but it was evident that Towne's
friends were in the galleries.
Springs HIPS Name.
Meantime attention was being directed
to an excited group, massed in front of
the New York section with Hill as the
vortex Of struggling throng Of dele
gates. They pressed forward from all
quarters of the hall. urging him to per-
convention. The face Of the New Yorker
was study as the demands upon him
came from all sides. He sat in the front
row OF delegates. with ex-senator Muir
ply on his right and Judge Van Wyck
on his immediate left A second seat
away was Mr.. Croker. Hill protested vo-
ciferously. Judge Van Wyck said he
could not refuse. Murphy and Croker
pleaded with him to obey the will of the
convention and accept. While the plead
tngs continued the call Of Delaware was
heard above the roar. and Delaware
yielded her place to New York. At this
the bulky form of Senator Grady, the
pushed through the densely- packed aisles
up to the platform. There was a hush
through the hall to hear what word New
York had to offer.
I'm behalf of the united democracy Of
New York." shouted Grady, II present
as candidate for vice president the
name Of David Bennett HILL"
A Great Scene.
The effect was electrical and tidal wave
of enthusiastic approval swept over the
convention. Delegates stood on their
chairs and waved frantically, not in a few
scattering groups, but In solid phalanxes
Flags and standards were again mingled
in triumphant procession while roar as
from Niagara pulsated through the great
structure. Grady stood there proudly wait
ing for the storm to subside. But as he
waited the audience observed a strange
pantomime. They saw Hill leave the New
York delegation and push through the
throng up to the platform. They could
hear him appealto Grady to withdraw, while
Grady's answer was apparent from the
shake of his head and his advance to the
front Of the platform to continue his NOM
mating speech. When the demonstration
had subsidized Grady completed his speech
placing Hill before the convention.
Hill Protests.
But as he stepped from tho platform fhe
man who had just been placed in nomina-
ton took his place. The senator looked
out sternly. even savagely. on the shout
ing thousands When he could be heard he
made due acknowledgment of the honor
done him. But I cannot, I must not, be
the nominee Of this convention" he de-
clared, with explosive emphasis. He was
frequently interrupted with enthusiastic
shouts Of approval. but when he left the
platform the delegates were firmly con-
vinced from tis words and manner that
he was sincerely desirous Of having his
name withheld. It IL probably this alone
which prevented a nomination by acclama-
ton then and there. for the tempestuous
spirit manifested showed that the con-
vention was on the point Of being carried
on its feet.
Bryan, Opposes Hill.
When Hilrs name was sprung Mr.. Bry.
an was heard from and he made q Wig
orous protest, to some OF the leaders. He
favored Towne.
Stevenson Stock Rises.
It was soon apparent that, with Hill out,