Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-07-11
STEVENSON FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Hc Will be The Running Mate Of W. J.
Bryan.

Convention mot, tho Vico Presidential
nomination was the chief theme of con-
vcrsation among the delegates. Steven-
son, Towno, Danforth, Hill and Lewis
wore discussed. Hills position was not
known, but 1t was said that he would
not accept a nomination and that Bryan
did not want him nominated.
The weather horo to-day is clear and
intensely hot. Tho hall filed early. 1t
is reported that Bryan will como horo
and address tho convention tonight.
At 1919 tho Convention was called to
order and Rev. Daniel Myers, of Kansas
City, offered prayer.
At 1882 the calling of tho roll for Vico
Presidential nominations was begun.
California yielded to Illinois, and
James II. Williams, of that State, arose.
The convention was very disorderly
and loud cries for Hill prevented Will
liams from speaking.
When quiet was restored, Williams
nominated Adlai Stevenson for Vice
President, an Office he once filled.
This nomination was greeted with
loud applause, which showed Steven
sons popularity.
Connecticut yielded to Minnesota,
and Rose, Of that State, nominated
Charles A. Townc, a Minnesota Repub-
lcan who has been nominated for Vice
President by the Populists, who also
have nominated Bryan. for President.
Only three States chccrcd this nomina-
ton, Including Minnesota.
Gov. Thomas, Of Colorado, seconded
Towne's nomination.
Senator Grady, of New York, nomi-
mated David B. Hill, Of the Empire State,
for Vice President. This was tho signal
fer II tremendous demonstration, i'm
which delegates from nearly all the
States joined. Tue delegates from Hi
nois Minnesota, Virginia and Pcnnsyi-
vania kept quiet.
Hill, Van Wyck, Stone and Croker had
consultation on tho platform, Hill
wishing to speak and decline the nomi-
nation, and Stone and Van Wyck try ing
to get him to remain quiet and lot
event.; take their course.
mcdiatcly declined to allow his name to
remain in nomination. lIo said it would
bc unfair to him, unfair to others and
unfair to his party to nominate him.
They should nominate some ono more
fit.
Stcvcnson's nomination.
Cummings, of Connecticut, seconded
the nomination Of Towne.
Williams, of Illinois, claimed that
| Illinois yielded to Connecticut to allow
that State to second the nomination OF
Of Townc.
W. a Kenny, of Connecticut, ther
seconded Stcvcnson's nomination.
DockhilI of Washington, nominated
James Hamilton Lewis.
Indiana yielded to Virginia ant
seconded the nomination.
| McCrcary, Of Kentucky, also seconded
StcvcnSon's nomination.
Knott, of Maryland, nominated Gov
crnor j. Walter Smith for Vice Prcsi
dent.
Geo. Fred. Williams, of Massachu
sctts, seconded Townc's nomination.
Ncwlands, of Nevada, seconded
, Townc's nomination.
Kent, of New hampshire, seconded
StcvcnSon's nomination.
| DAILY, of New York, demanded tn,
nomination of Hin, regardless of hi
dcclinalion. This evoked great cnthisi
aSm.
New York yielded to a delegate from
Delaware, who insisted on Hill bcin,
named.
Governor Stone does not favor Townc'
nomination, but has nothing to say.
Teller is at the platform, confcrrin.
with Richardson.
Money, Of Mississippi, seconded Ste
vcnSon'S nomination.
Snowdcn, of Pennsylvania, SECONDED
St"v"nSon's nomination.
1t is announced that Teller will Surcl,
speak for the silver Republicans ~,
Patterson for the populists.
Gates, Of North Carolina, nominate,
j. 5. Carr, of that State.
South Carolina seconded Stevenson
nomination.
An Ohioan nominated j. w. Patrick
of Ohio
WcSb Virginia, Texas, Utah and Yer
mont seconded Stcvcnson's nomination
Lewis declined to be Il candidate.
The vote was then taken. Before TIL
result Of the first roll call could be an
nounccd, it was seen that Stevenson ha,
a GOO lead. Then a large number O
delegates commenced changing to Ste
vcnson. In spite Of HIPS dcclination
he received several votes. South Caro-
lima voted Solidly for Stevenson.
At 2.5l Stevenson had GSSl votes
enough to nominate him.
Tillman moved that the nomination q
Stevenson be made unanimous.
At 3Ii Stevenson was declared nomi
mated. lie received 93G votes.
His Life Was Saved.
Mr.. j. f.. Lilly, a prominent citizens G
Hannibal, Mo-, lately had wondcrfl
dclivcramcc from frightful death /