The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-10
INTERESTING THINGS
ABOUT CONVENTION.

E. NJ. Haas, district chairman. said
it was the greatest convention in the
history of the district. He wished
Shelbyville to be praised for the
splendid accommodations provided.
The visiting newspaper men were
especially grateful for the arrange
ments made for them. Tables and
stationery had been provided in album
dance. The Western Union had plac-
ed two wires in the convention hall
and the click of the instruments send
ing information TO the press OF the
district was incessant.
Kin Hubbard. chariCaurist for the
Indianapolis News. was on hand with
his note book. He was seated in the
orchestra pit and asked how he could
be expected to draw pictures by look
ing under a mans chin.
Linus Meredith was the champion
all star rooter of the Wayne county
delegation. Meredith was not an orig
inal Campbell man, but he was the on
ly real live wide-awake roOter for the
preacher that went from Richmond
Meredith's demonstrations were futile
as he could not arouse his fellow re
publicans to an over abundance of
cheers.
The candidacy of Campbell was the
outcome of a casual remark. Return
ing from a commencement at Hagers-
town a year ago with Charles Jordan,
Harry Penny and Will Trussler. Camp
bell was cong/ tulated upon the
speech he had made. He was jollied
somewhat and finally remarked he
guessed he would have to run for con
gress. Later he gave the matter SER
ious consideration and reminded his
three companions of the carriage ride
they had pledged him their support
in case he made the race. He had it.
William Blodgett, staff correspOn-
dent Of the Indianapolis News. owes
his privilege of attending the cOnven-
ton and receiving the usual Courtes-
les. TO Chairman Haas. A few of the
hot heads of the district, who have
become incensed because of his writ
IhSo toph tASCjlIollo " 81 ilIllllS MIN
the right to the floor Of the Conven-
ton and wanted him barred. Mr.
Haas stated the move was ridiculous
and Blodgett received the usual con
sideration extended to him.
Republicans from all parts of the
district leaned forward on their seats
and gasped, when J. Bennett Gordon
Of this city, seconded the motion tC
approve the resolutions. Gordon's
name also appears as secretary of the
resolution committee. The resolu
lions constitute an eulogistic endorse
ment of James E. Watson and Charles
W. Fairbanks.
Will Floyd of Dublin and Ora Dun
bar of Centerville were assistant sec
taries. Floyd's voice made him the
most popular man in the capacity.
Henry Deuker acted as chairman OF
the Wayne county delegation and his
''twenty-four votes for Campbell' LED
strangers TO wonder when the much
expected break in Wayne county's
vote would come.
Never was there more grateful
group of men than that which became
witches donated by Al Spekenheir tc
the newspaper writer's.
During the morning session there
were but three women in the conven
ton. In the evening they were mum
erOuS.
Mrs. ]. o. Campbell occupied a sea-
on the stage beside her husband unit
supper time. Afterward she obtained
seat with friends in the audience.
Mrs. VIM. Blodgett was seated be
side her husband while he was busy
with his pencil throughout the con
vention. She was a strong rooter fol
| Barnard.
The mention Of Watsons name al
ways brought shouts of approval from
all sides.
The staying power shown by Stiv
ers, Moore and Hough was regarded
as remarkable
Alonzo Gardner said it was worth
| the while. He has secured the nom
| iHdllOu IOT JOINT representative o
Wayne and Fayette without opposi
ton in the primary or district conven
tons
Bed coverings were not very abun
dant at the Ray house and that furn
ished for several cots was copied b,
the first guests to arrive.
Harry Penny says it was a shame
the way the Wayne delegation broke
from Campbell and insists he coulc
have been nominated in time.
Charles Campbell, while acting a
chairman, was insistent in his appeal
to Rush and Shelby to break thei
votes. Campbell was believed to ia
vor Davidson.
George Elliott, of New Castle, wa
busy sending bulletins to the Courie
office, chewing cigars and roofing TO
Barnard.
The Richmond City band which az
companied the local delegation CAV
several concerts. Shelbyvillites vote
it the best in town. II was compose
of "a pieces.