Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-07-05

Hale Johnson of Illinois withdrew his
name at the last moment and threw
his strength to WoOIley. For vice
president three candidates were ballot
ed for, II. b. Metcalf, Thomas R. Cas-
kardon Of West Virginia and Rev. E. I.
Eaton of Iowa, Metcalf receiving an
overwhelming majority.
The attendance at the convention
yesterday was much larger than
Wednesday. Chairman Dickie raped
the convention to order at 10 O'clock
After a brief prayer by Rev. c.. H. Mead
of New Jersey, Chairman Johann OF
the committee on credentials, made
supplementary report showing the
number of delegates present to be 100
representing 40 states National
Chairman Stewart in a speech of some
length, outlined the work as contem-
plated for the coming campaign, con
Guiding with a plea for funds from
those present to conduct the campaign.
Several thousand dollars were sub
scribed by the delegates and visitors.
Nominations for presidency were
then in order, and Chairman Oliver
Stewart placed John G.. Woolley of Hi
nois in nomination. George w. Gore
Of Illinois nominated Hale Johnson.
He was followed by Homer l.. Castle Of
Pittsburg, who placed in nomination
Rev Samuel w. Swallow of Pennsyl-
vania.
Rev +. +. Carr of Illinois attempted
to make secOnding speech in favor Of
Swallow. A big row arose over the
protest of Illinois delegates that Carr
did not represent them. Carr finally
concluded amid roar of cheers and
jeers. The convention adjourned for
an hour
When the convention came to order
Hale Johnson Of Illinois took the plat
form, and in a brief speech withdrew
his name as a candidate. Amid con-
siderable confusion balloting then be-
gan. Thc vote was very close through
out and it was not until the last state
had been called, that Woolley's nomin
alton was assured. When the result
was announced, "WoOIley $50, Swallow
$40, a perfect tempest of cheering en-
sued, and the nomination amid renewed
cheers was made unanimous. A. 4.
Stevens of Pennsylvania then secured
the floor. 1T would make the ticket
the strongest we ever had" he shouted
ito nominate S. C. Swallow for vice
president" This started the conven-
ton again. Hats, canes, umbrellas and
pampas plumes, and everything but
chairs filled the air, while the dele
gates, already hOarse from shouting
lost their voices in long continued
roar OF "WoOlley, Swallow, Woolley,
Swallows Somebody started America
and the delegates and spectators joined
with thunderous accord in the words Of
the anthem. Meanwhile the PennsyI-
vania delegation retired to consider
whether or not to accept the second
place on the tlcket for Swallow After
a brief conference the chairman of the
Pennsylvania delegation announced
that Dir. Swallow would not accept the
nomination. Henry B. Metcalf oil
Rhode Island DR.. r.. L. Eaton of DeS
Moines, Thomas r. Caskardon of Wes
Virginia, and James A. Tate Of Tennes.
see, were all placed in nomination
Tate, however, withdrew his name
The roll was then called. The resul
was an overwhelming vote in favor o
Metcalf, as follows: Metcalf $40. Gas
kardon 1872, Eaton 113. A motion by
DR. Eaton to make the nominatio,
unanimous was seconded by Caskar
don, and was carried. After resolu
lions of thanks had been passed a com
mittee was appointed to formally mott
fy the candidates OF their nomination
The convention then adjourned sin
die A mass meeting Of prohibitionist
was held in the armory last night a
which a number of speeches wer
made including short addresses b
Woolley and Metcalf.