Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-29

Shepard wanted to know II he wal
right in assuming that no member of ar
old party could be nominated for Presi
dent. There Is no democratic steam
crusher or republican steam roller here,
Numbered Chairman Walsh. Delegate
Shepard interpreted this to be an invita-.
ton 70 come to the platform. and die
So He declared that the delegates should
represent the wishes Of their constituents
Panzo of Don Quixote Roosevelt" There
were no cheers. ION the other hand,
started in Mr.. Shepard. the democratic
party has nominated candidate. Who IL
scene Of riot Immediately followed
several delegates attempting to reach the
rostrum for the purpose Of offering ply.
steal violence to the speaker.
Charles H. Mitchell of Illinois wanted
to know if Mr.. Shepard intended to nomi-
nate a man who was not q member OF
the independence party. He insisted upon
a categorical answer and Chairman Walsh
said:
1.-The gentleman will answer the ques-
ton"
"Of course l don't want to deceive you''
said Mr.. Shepard, Il intend. II l am at
lowed to finish, to nominate Mr.. William
]. Bryan -.--.
The hall broke into a wild uproar, a
dozen delegates again madly struggling In
the main aisle in an attempt to reach Mr..
Shepard Canes and fists were shaken
at him furiously, while bowls of execra-
ton went up from all sides of the hall.
Chairman Walsh ruled that inasmuch
as Mr. Shepard had attempted to nomi-
nate man who was not member OF
the independence party he was out OF
order
frantic yell of approval went up from
the convention.
Shepard Put Out.
Shepard instantly attempted to leave
the platform. and Sergeant Frank
Brust and Max Annenberg, realizing what
might happen to Shepard. stepped close
to his side as he started down the aisle.
Chairman Walsh strove desperately for
order but without avail >When Shepard
started down the aisle he called, anxious
ly:
Somebody protect that man."
He repeatedly begged the delegates to
keep quiet and remember that they were
gentlemen. The plea. however, fell on deaf
ears until Shepard had left the hall.
Brust and Annenberg almost carried him
and fought their way foot by foot along
the passageway. A delegate from New
York city struck at Shepards head with a
cane, and If the blow had not been inter
The New York delegate was showed down
into a seat and escorted by the sergeant
alarms. Shepard was taken to the door
and told to leave the hall.
Shepard was removed from the national
committee and the call of states pro-
ceeded Maryland seconded the nomina-
ton of John Temple Graves and Massa-
chusetts yielded to California.
Hugh McIsaacs of San Francisco.
speaking for California. seconded the
nomination Of Hisgen of Massachusetts.
Minnesota followed California. and also
seconded Hisgen.
Walter Hollis Of Mississippi seconded
the nomination of NJ. w. Howard OF
Alabama. and Missouri followed suit. New
Hampshire seconded Hisgen.
New York sent to the rostrum Judge
John Palmiere. who placed Reuben r
Lyon Of that state in nomination. He
spoke but a few minutes, making by far
the shortest nominating speech Of the
night DR.. j. D. Bush, also Of New York.
seconded the nomination Of Mr.. Lyon.
Three Ballots Required.
Three ballots were required to nominate
a candidate for President.
The first ballot resulted: Hisgen. 396;
Howard, 200; Graves, 213: Lyon, II, and
Hearst. 40.
The second ballot was: Hisgen, 500;
Graves 1871: Howard, 100 and Hearst 20