West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-07-12

lines are cable instead OF trolley,
and they dash up and down hill and
in and out of the tunnels in a way
to try the nerves of timid person.
This is the only city / ever saw
tunnels on street railway line.
Will send you some more notes
after to-morrow's session. c.w.w.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 6, 1900. !
ago p. NJ.
AS early as O'Clock this morning
the streets leading to Convention
Hall were thronged with people anx-
iohs to secure their seats for the
third and last day of the Convention.
As a result, when the band struck
up its overture at 10 O'Clock the
galleries were already filed. AS at
previous sessions the ladies appeared
to be in the majority, and their
bright dresses and waving fans made
an animated picture.
Especial interest was manifested
in to-day's session for two reasons:
The first and perhaps the most i'm
portant and most interesting TO the
crowd, was the well defined rumor
that Bryan would himself be present
and address the Convention. This
idea was widely spread and gener-
ally believed, and of course eyery-
body was anxious to see and hear
the newly nominated candidate for
the Presidency. 1t was not until
late in the morning that the news
spread that Bryan would positively
not be here.
The other reason for the particu-
lar interest to-day, was the knowl-
edge that the candidate for the Vice
Presidency would be selected from
among the numerous favorite sons
who have been mentioned.
At Io:4o every seat in the hall was
filled and the aisles were packed
with humanity. The band for an
hour played lively airs to entertain
the audience. This band is the ia
nous 4th Missouri U. S. v. Band.
which all of the boys who were in
Greenville, S. c., during the winter
of 'o8 and 80 will remember, and
they can play just as well now as
they did then.
TWAS Io:47 when Chairman Rich
ardson's gavel fell, but it was sew
eral minutes later before the dele
gates, who had been clustered in
groups all over the hall, were seated,
and semblance of order was re-
stored. A hush fell over the assem-
bly,, when the Chairman introduced
Rabbi Henry Mayer, of the Kansas
City Jewish Synagogue, who opened
the proceedings with prayer.
The call of the roll of States for
nominations, for Vice President was
then begun. Arkansas yielded to
Illinois for the purpose of placing in
nomination Adlai r. Stevenson.
At this. there was applause, loud and
long. Congressman Williams, of
Illinois, then placed Stevenson's
name before the Convention as the
favorite son of Illinois. Connecticut
when called yielded to Minnesota,
and delegate Rosing, of that State,
nominated Charles A. Towne. Hill
of New York, Smith of Maryland,
Lewis of Washington, and several
Others, were put before the Conven-
ton, but it was evident from the
the start that Stevenson would get
more votes than the entire field
combined.
The voting then commenced, and
before the FIRST ballot was half over
it was plain to be seen that Steven
son would receive the nomination.
so the States began to change, and
before the ballot was over, he was
declared to be the nominee bv
reclamation.
After some routine work the Con-
vention at 3:4S adjourned sine die,
and the delegates made rush for
the station to catch train for home
Every one I have met is loud in
praise Of the way Kansas City has
the crowd, regardless Of
politics. During every session we
wore a Mckinley button, and al
ways received the same courtesy
and consideration, whether in the
hotels or in the Convention Hall,
that was accorded to any one else.
The people Of Kansas City are
honest, oig.hearted and progressive.
If anyone ,.oubss this statement, let
them come here and look over the
great Convention Hall, then recall