The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-12
TODAYISLINCOLN DAY
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second ballot showing, a gain of 50 votes
for Lincoln, was the signal for another
cheering demonstration from the CALLER
les, if possible more wild and uncontrol-
liable than the first. and amidst the
crowded excitement on the floor OF the
convention. the third ballot was ordered,
and stampede of delegates to Lipcon's
banner soon developed and he was nomi-
mated. The scene following beggars de-
scription. For eighteen minutes ranre-
monium reigned supreme. At Springfield
Mr. Lincoln was heard to say that there
never was place he desired TO be more
than at Chicago during the convention,
but he felt that he was so mucn of a
candidate that propriety forbade rim be-
ing there. Ills friends advised him of
every move or event. Scores of private
citizens. among them myself watahed
not the telegraph ofice-a bulletin board
was unknown in those days-but for MI
Lincoln and inquired for the latest news
Long before the cheering in the wigwam
had subsidized, Mr. Lincoln had received
two kilograms telling him he had been
nominated. With a half dozen others, I
met Mr. Lincoln near the telegraph chlce
Just as he turned off the public square,
headed for his home He was promptly
halted and asked the news from Caicaso
With thumb and finger he drew from his
vest pocket two pieces Of folded paper six
inches in length and four in breadth
plain common paper. such as the printer
uses. Both were dated at Chicago, and
upon one were given the figures Of the
last ballot-which showed that he was
nominated. The other read, a. Lin-oln,
you are nominated and was signed
Orange Judd All shook hands with
Mr.. Lincoln and expressed heartfelt con-
CALCULATIONS. From across the street,
Mr.. Ridgely called out. 'Oh Abe and
when Mr.. Lincoln gave attention, he
added. when are you going out 10 the
ball gr0und?' to which Mr. Lincoln re-
Piled, oh, in a few days While the
chatter the banter and congratula tons
We're going on, 7 stood a distance Of two
or more yards from Mr. Lincoln. survey
ing him closely. His dress was plain,
simple and clean Barring his tall hat
and boots. as good or better suit q
clothes can now be bought from any
clother for 81 His eve cleaned with
modest delight, his manner was natural.
and all airs Of superiority or haughtiness
were absent. He seemed as glad 70 greet
his neighbors and friends as they were
Joyous 20 shake his hand in hearty con-
graduation. Presently Mr.. Lincoln. back
ing away from the group Of men. with a
smile and uplifting Of the right hand,
said, Well. boys, suppose YOU all know
how 7 feel There IS a little stumpy
woman down the street that wants u see
me about this time of day.. and with 4
swing and 4 slight bow Of his body. he
walked away toward his home.
Several DAYS after the convention had .
adjourned. Judge Davis visited SPRING
field. and Of course called on Mr.. Lin
coin After hearty greetings the events
Of the Chicago c9nvention We're reviewed
I'm detail with intense interest 10 both
Mr.. Lincoln asked hiw much expense had
been incurred by Mr. Davis ar Chicago.
and was told about 500 Wei said Mr.
Lincoln. III try TO make that good urctty
soon. No you won't said Judge Davis.
adding 7 had 500 worth Of fun Up there.
and You don't owe me a cent n due
time Judge Davis was placed upon the
supreme bench py Mr. Lincoln
i eelievs that Mr.. Lincoln owes much
Of his greatness. MS deep research into
early history. the speeches. the ideas Of
49, v-l-5 -sea-a,os - -,sva-y - v.r
as his profound knouleare Of the science
and avs of human government ard
10 an untoaard domestic
situtat.on. TOO delicate to speak of ~
length. his VIE vas ambitious 10 shfna
In so-tal wav. se~ond Mr.. Ilnccin's in
lfostian or financial aalncy 20 sustain.
and vas ~5~z, 70 s.aldir.r ana sr-rl.s,-