Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-08-10

EE0pus. AUG. lV.--JuuSe Ailou p
Parker was today formally notified OF
his nomination as to the candidate OF
the democratic party for president. The
ceremony occurred on the lawn Of
Rosemount, his handsome count
home, and In addition to the members
Of the notification committee and prom
inent men OF his party. hundreds Of the
candidates friends and neighbors as
sembled to witness the event. The
weather was not auspic.ous. The sky
was overcast and threatened down
pour, but in spite Of these unfavorable
signs II was decided the ceremony
should be held on the grounds itstead
OF on the boat, which brought the mo-
tiflcation committee and its guests from
New Yor.
Before Representa- Champ CLARK
had concluded his formal address rain
began to fall but Judge Parker stood
bare headed thru the shower and re-
ceived from Clark's hand the official
letter which informed him of the ac-
alon OF the St Louis convention.
Esopus Aug. l0.--Nofifcation day.
the greatest day In the modern history
Of Ulster county. arrived with pour
ing rain. which set in just after day
light and confounded the prophesies OF
those who had safely promised Judgs
! Parker ideal weather conditions when
he was to receive the formal informa-
tion OF his selection by the democratic
national convention as its nominee for
president OF the United States. The
nnpropitious weather and the comment
OF the family and guests on the sub
Sect was received by the judge with 4
smile, and he went about the business
Of the day with his usual CHEEKY spirit.
There was an unusually large gather
ing at breakfast, practically all Of the
Judges immediate relatives being pre-
sent. AT 1870 the rain had nearly
ceased, turning to fine mist, but the
cloudy sky showed no break.
The steamer Sycamore, bringing the
notification committee, reached Rose
mount wharf at lis. The West Shore
train arriving just after noon brought
Bourke Cochran and the Tanlmany
delegation.
Members OF the notification commit
te< formed in line ON Landing and
4. Yx,5 D,,.1y awe ho
other guests following shortly after.
Parker met the committee at the south
entrance to his home and after being
introduced all passed around to the
grounds where the ceremonies were
held. Although rain was falling inter-
mitently. 1t was decided at the last mo
ment to hold the ceremonies on the
lawn as at first arranged. The BAN
ners OF different states were swung In
front OF the speakers stand, forming a
graceful addition to the other decora-
tions. Many other emblems used at
the st. Louis convention also hung
about the grounds.
Ceremonies Begin.
Chairman Taggart, State Chairman
Meyer and Champ Clark. escorted Par
ker from the souse to the stand where
they were greeted with enthusiastic
cheers. There was no wait in the cere-
monies. AS soon as the party reached
their seats, Representative Clark began
his address.
Formal Letter.
At the conclusion of his speech Clark
handed Parker the following:
"Esopus, Aug. 10.-To the Hon. Alton
R. Parker Sir: AS the regularly APP
pointed and duly credited committee of
the national convention of the demo-
cratic party held at st. Louis. 9Th to
9Th Of July, we, the undersigned, have
the honor and it Is our pleasure to con-
vey to you as we now do, the official
announcement of your unanimous NOM
inatfon by that great and historic party
of the people, as It's candidate for the
exalted office of president of the Unit
ed States at the election to be held
November 8, q nomination so manifest
~ wise and appropriate, that already
the country has addicted its approval
and most convincing auguries are rap
idly increasing its formal endorsement
by the American people at the polls
Requesting your acceptance of this
lOf our high esteem and sincerest
wishes,
yours respectfully,
"CHAMP CLARK,
Missouri Chairman"
1t was also signed by all the other
members of the notification COMMITTEES.
Parker's Spesoh.
( Clark was enthusiastically cheered