Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-08-19
PARKER HEARS NEWS
He Receives the Notification Commit
tee From the Democratic
Convsntiop

Esopus, Aug. 12.SNotification day,
the greatest day in the modern history
Of Ulster county. arrived with a pour
ing rain which set in just after day
light and COMPOUNDED the prophesies Of
those who had promised Judge Parker
ideal weather conditions when he was
to receive the formal information of
his selection by the democratic ma
tional convention as it's nominee for
president of the United States. The
un%propitious weather, and the COM
ment of the family and guests on the
subject, were received by the judge
with q smile, and he went about the
business of the day with his usual
CHEEKY spirit.
There was an unusually large gath
ering at breakfast, practically all the
judges immediate relatives being pres
ent. At IL: 80 the rain had nearly
ceased. turning to a 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 afternoon brought
Bourke Cochran and the Tammany
delegation.
The members of the notification COM
mite formed in line IN the landing
and marched to Judge Parker's house,
the other guests following shortly af-
ter. Judge Parker met the committee
at the south entrance of his home, and
after being introduced all passed
around TO the grounds where cere-
monies were held.
Although rain was falling intermit-
tently, it was decided at the last mo-
ment to hold the ceremonies on the
lawn, as at first arranged. The BAN
ners of the different states were swung
in front of the speakers stand, form
ing a graceful addition to the other
at the st. Louis convention were also
hung about the grounds.
Chairman Taggart, State Chairman
Meyer and Champ Clark escorted
Judge Parker from the house to the
stand, where they were greeted. with
enthusiastic cheers. There was no wait
in the ceremonies. AS soon as the
party had reached the stand Repre-
sentative Clark began his address.
Mr.. Clark was enthusiastically cheered
throughout his address, and at it's
close was accorded IN ovation which
merged into a reception to Judge
Parker. The judge, with barred head,
stood on the platform throughout the
speech with utter disregard Of h rain
which dampened him from head to
foot, while he delivered his address.
Letter of Notification.
At the conclusion of his speech Mr..
Clark handed Judge Parker the follow
ing letter:
Esopus.-To the Hon. Alton b. Parker
Sir: AS the regularly appointed and duly
credited committee of the national con-
vention of the democratic party. held at
st. Louis the 9th TO the 9Th of July, we
the undersigned have the honor, and it Is
our pleasure, to convey TO you, as we now
do, the official announcement of your
unanimous nomination by that great and
historic party of the people as it's candi-
date for the exalted office of president of
the United States, at the election 70 be
November 8. The nomination IS so
manifestly wise and appropriate that al
ready the country has indicated its APP
prevail of ii and the most convincing
auguries are rapidly increasing Of its for
NAL Endorsement by the American people
at the polls.
Requesting your acceptance of this nom
nation, we are, with assurances Of our
high esteem and sincerest good wishes,
yours respectfully,
Champ Clark, Missouri. Chairman.
1t is also signed by all the other
members of the notification committee.