The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-08-11
TOLD & THEIR SELECTION.
Bryan and Stevenson Notified Of
Their Nomination for President
and Vice President.
At MILITARY PARK. iHDlAHlPoLIs.

The weather was Torrid, nut Thia HAD
Little Effsst Upoa the Large Crowd
Prsssat--Ths Nsminsss We're Greeted
with EashusiAatie Cheers whsa They
Arose 20 speak.
indianapolis, Ind, Aug. s--William
j. Bryan, OF Nebraska, and Adlai
Il. Stevenson, Of Illinois, were notified
OF their nomination for the offices Of
president and vice president Of the
republic. in Military park, shortly aft
er $3.50 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Thousands of people witnessed the
ceremonies Senator James X. Jones,
chairman OF the democratic national
committee, was introduced by Mayor
TaggArt as presiding officer Of the
occasion. Senator Jones in brief
speech introduced Congressman James
b. Richardson, of Tennessee. Con-
gresham Richardson was received with
wild cheers as he mounted the stand
to officially notify Mr.. Bryan of the
fact that he had been selected as
presidential nominee of the democrat
10 convention at Kansas City. When
Mr.. Bryan arose to reply, demonstra-
tion occurred which perhaps has never
been equalled In this city. When Or
der was restored Mr.. Bryan began his
address which was of considerable
length. Cheer upon cheer greeted him
at every telling period.
Gov. Thomas, OF Colorado, followed,
notifying Mr.. Stevenson of his nomina-
tion. Mr.. Stevenson replied in some
what briefer speech than that of Mr..
Bryan,
The arrangements for the noti-
Acation ceremonies had been com
pleted, Bryan, Stevenson and their
party, and thousands OF visitors had
arrived and the city was in gala attire
for the occasion, when the day
dawned. The sun shone out upon a
clear sky, making It quite certain that
the programme for conducting the
exercises In the open air at Military
park, as originally decided upon. could
be carried into effect. The weather
was torrid, but this seemed TO have
little or no influence upon the throng
Of democrats who had come out "a
hear their candidates for the presi.
dency and the vice presidency, form
ally notified of their selection to bt
the standard-bearers of the party.
Early in the day the streets wert
congested with strangers and every
train augmented the multitude. Rep
resentatiyes from almost every stat,
of the union had arrived, and tn,
large neighboring cities of Chicago
st. Louis, Cincinnati and Louisville
were especially well represented
Pictures Of Bryan and Stevenson wer'
displayed In profusion.
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Stevenson aros'
early, and each expressed himself al
feeling greatly refreshed by thu
nights sleep.
Both Of the candidates received I
number of callers during the fore
noon.
The procession, which was an
nounced to start at l:15 was some
what late In getting of, but whel
once in motion, It moved along will
somewhat more than the usual celer
ity. In the line of march were man,
local political organizations and I
number Of clubs from the surround
ing country, but the places OF homo
were given to the Chicago county de
mocracy, to the Duckworth club, o
| Cincinnati, and to the Jackson, o
Terre Haute. After marching through
the business portion of the city, tn
parade came to halt before tn
Grand hotel. where Messrs. Bryan an,
Stevenson, their families and member
Of the notifcatioR.> committee AM
others, entered carriages and joine'
the procession.
These carriages were followed b,
lO2 members Of the two notification
committees In carriages, and by tn
ladies' accompanying the various del
egations and distinguished citizens
All the carriages were escorted by tn
marching clubs In attendance fron
various parts Of the country. unde
the charge and direction of Col. ].
Martin, sergeant-at-arms.
When Military park was reached tn
official party took seats in the STAN
erected for the occasion, and the pa
rade was disbanded. The ceremonie
were presided over by Senator Jones
as chairman Of the national commit
tee.
Owing TO the fact that visitors wer
expected to arrive all morning tn
time for the beginning Of the mott
fication ceremonies was set for tw
o'clock In the afternoon. Early &
the day spectators began chocsin
points of vantage in Military parl
and despite the glaring sun and toI
ridity of the weather, they maintaine
their places. the crowd constantly in
creasing as the day heightened.