The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-10
ESOPUS HONORS THE
NEXT PRESIDENT
Neiahbors of Judge Parker
Tender Him Tremendous
Ovation at Rosemont

ESOPUS, N. Y, July 9.-The renort
mat Judge Parker had sent word In
MS friends in st. Louis that he de-
INJURED to the platform devoid of the
solo plank reached here today lust as
liie hsopus people We're preparing to
ceieprate the nomination. Dispatches
settlng forth the situation at St. Louis
were shown to Judge Parker. but he
refused to make the slightest comment
upon them, or to be questioned on the
subject
AT almost the same hour the steam
yacht Sapphire anchored in front of
Rosemont, and immediately John r
Macdonald and Judge E. e. p. Hatch
or New York, were landed. They climb
ea the hill to Rosemont and While
Judge Hatch chatted with Mrs per-
ker, Mr.. Macdonald had a long con-
ference with Judge Parker what
might be his errand could not be learn
eq' out 1t is certain that the Yacht left
view York early this afternoon and
mace quick time up the river DELAYED
oinS py stops at one or two points
possible. ''- was
GsopuS 7onorS Parker
All Esopus and vicinity turned ont
tonight to do honor to Judge Parker
ana In special recognition of his NOM
lIdlIoh IN which all citizens of the
community, regardless of politics take
great pride. The village was eaiIy at
tlred IN its best and Was brilliant with
lanterns, flags, bunting, torches and
red fire. NiiO
"A procession was formed in the main
street and marched down to Rosemont.
where speeches were made bv Super1
visor Ellis B. Long and e. T. Parker.
one of the judges neighbors. The
speakers assured the Judge that the
gathering was not political, but an ex-
hlbltion of civic pride-the tribute of
nelghbors to a fellow citizen and friend
regardless of politics.
The news of Judge Parker's nominal
tlon was given to him at $50 a. m to-
day by a reporter who found him
clambering out of the water after his
morning swim.
Learns of Nomination +
We'll, judge, you've got it," said the
reporter as the athletic figure of the
Judge appeared over the bow of the
barge from which he had been diving.
is that SOP" replied the judge. his
rudy face breaking into a CHEEKY. smile
IN winch satisfaction was undisguised.
He asked for details of the final vote.
and displayed the liveliest interest in
every fact and figure, at the same time
reIralnlng from the slightest comment.
When asked if he would say any
thlng on the matter of his nomination,
he said:
mo, L shall say nothing Whatever
upon the subject until 1 am formally
notified of my nomina tion."
Judge Parker devoted the first leisure
of the morning to reading the morning
papers, devoting close attention to the
platform. He refused to make any
comment whatever upon the platform. :,
Afterwards he started for ride on
horseback.
ESOPUS, N. Y, July 9.-Among the
kilograms received by Judge Parker
today were these:
From Former Secretary of War Dan
lel S. Lamont-My cordial congratula-
tons. There is no reason why you
should not receive the vote of every in
dependent citizen of the country, as
you will of every Democrat
From John B. Stanchfield, of Elmira,
at st. LouiS-It gives me great pleas
ure and qualification to extend to you
my hearty congratulations upon your
nomination Your sterling character
and record as a Democrat are guaran-
tees that your election will afford the
people of our country a government
based upon the principles of true De-
mocracy.
From Judge John Clinton Gray, Of
Court of Appeals, at Lenox-Offer my
most affectionate and sincere congrat-
ulations. With you as its standard
bearer, our party ought to win. You
deserve the suffrages of all honest and
patriotic citizens.
From Senator Francis M. Cockrell,
at Warrensburg, MOI tender you my
sincere congratulations and will hearth
ly labor for your election.
From Judson Harmon, at Cincinnati
you-the distinction of leading q
united party to enduring success.
From Mayor George B. Mcclellan,
of New York-All Democrats will work
enthusiastically for the election of q
candidate in whom they have such
confidence. Accept my sincere and
hearty congratulations.
From Mrs. Daniel Manning, at st.
congratulations. May
victory follow
A. C. Weiss, of Duluth, Mimi, also
sent telegram.
Judge George Gray@The nomination
of Judge Parker is one with which every
Democrat should feel satisfied-safe
and hopeful and in line with the best
u oClIlOllo VI llle part udQ lIlE
pleasure of meeting Judge Parker on Il
steamer while coming from Europe IN
1895, and the impression he left on me
was a very pleasant one, as that of a
quiet, dignified, brainy man.
Mayor George p. Mcclellan, of New
York-All Democrats will work en-
for the election of Judge
Parker. have the greatest admira-
ton for him as a man and Democrat.
l have the full confidence in his ability
and his craftsmanship. New York has
been greatly honored by this selection
of one of its citizens for presidential
candidate. The country will expect
New York to do all in it's povser in
view of the Importance of the principle
at stake, to lead in the accomplishment
of victory.
William F. Harrity. Former Demo-
cratic National Chairman, of Penn
Parker will make a
strong candidate. He is made of eX-
cellent presidential timber and believe
his strength will become apparent and
will increase as the campaign pro-
crosses.
From William r. Hearst, at Chicago
II congratulate you upon your nomi-
nation and upon the expression Of
Democratic principles in the platform
on which you stand. 1 hope and be-
lieve that, battling for the people and
for such principles, you will lead the
Democracy to victory
Not Good for II