The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

he former wherein Tor several days
past all has been excitement we're de-
serted soon after the rorning hours.
cow ENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
Promptly at Noon thairna Jones
Raped for order.
81 Louis. July G. Exactly A; noon
Chairman j. X Jones u the national
committee, called the convention 10 or
der His appearance on the platform
and the sound Of his gavel brought
forth a cheer from the floor ard gal
leries
Chairman Jones directed the secre-
tary to read the call for the conven-
ton.
Applause followed the reading Of
the call. After quiet was restored,
Chairman Jones announced that the
convention would be opened with
prayer by Rev John f Cannol-. pas
tor OF the Grand Avenue Baptist
church. Of St Louis.
During the Invocation the conven-
ton stood Or Cannon voice was
entirely inadequate 70 reach even the
center OF the hall The prayer oc-
cupied several minutes.
Enthusiastic cheering greeted the
chairman's announcement that he was
directed by the national committee TO
appoint John ;. Williams temporary
chairman. and c. 4 Walsh temporary
secretary. and John Martin tempo
rary sergeant-at-arm
The chairman appointed Col John
NJ Guhey. Of Pennsylvania. and NJ. y
Tarpey OF California. to escort Mr.
Williams 10 the chair AS the plat
form was inclosed by a railing il was
necessary for the committee and Mr.
Williams to climb over the railing
The committee lifted Mr. Williams
safely over and the entire convention
burst into cheers as he assembled the
platform
Il have the honor to introduce to
you John 5. Williams as temporary
chairman" said Chairman Jones. and
again the convention cheered
Mr.. Williams was attired in a light
gray suit. and white waistcoat He
delivered his address calmly ana with
out gestures. Several cries Of louder,
louder" interrupted Mr. Williams as
he began. his clear but not powerful
voice at first falling 70 reach all parts
of the hall
AS Mr.. Williams proceeded A.s voice
increased in volume. and the delegates
listened attentively
Led by the Tammanv Hall delegates
and alternates the convention cheered
the name Of Cleveland. and When one
OF the men leading the cheering was
elected. the galleries joined with the
delegates in Kissing. After the long
md hysterical applause. the convention
quietei and sat down
When the speaker said that he
had heard that Dewey. Schley ami
Miles were democrats, that a repub-
lican administration had snubbed the
first tried 10 disgrace the second. and
insulted the third. the convention
again broke out into shouts and zp-
plause.
Mr. Williams fow Of oratory was
uninterrupted for some time. A re-
Spouse OF applause followed his de
nunciation Of the republican claims
Of prosperity because Of the tariff I.
Cries 81 louder" were again heard in T.
varions parts 81 the hall II wish l
had the lungs to speak louier but
cannot" answered Nr. Williams.
as he finished the band truck up a /
mediy Of patriotic airs the stirring 7
strains OF Dixie calling forth the
wild cheers that never fail 20 follow /.
the song no matter when OF where /.
rendered
The delegates are invited to visit I
the exposition" said Mr. Williams, I
"and the clerk VIII read the invita-.
ton
Cheers mingled with the calls. and It 4
was fully a minute before the voice Of I
the clerk was able &c rise above the \
tumult Mr. Bryan remained quietly +
in his seat during tie demonstration \
made by his friends. and gave no out I
ward sign Of his recognition Of the ap- 4
plause that had greeted his anne. Dele /
gate Powers. OF Michigan, was recog-
nized by Chairman Williams to return 4
the thanks OF the convention to the ex-
position officials for the courtesy /
shown and made a brief speech OF ac-
Acknowledgement
A motion 20 accept the invitation \
was adopted unanimously.
Upon a call BY states the members .
OF the various committees we're an.
nounced, and then. on motion, the con
ycnti0n adjourned tll 10 O'Clock |
Thursday morning
SECOND DAY.