Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1908-07-16

until they have made him the ma
tons chief executive.
"Nebraska's Democracy which saw
In him, when young man, the signs
OF promise, places In nomination as
| the standard bearer of our party the
| man who in the thrilling days of SO
and 1900 bore the battle-scared ban
ner of Democracy with fame as un-
sullied and fidelity as spotless as the
crusaders of old Nebraska presents
his nme because Nebraska claims his
dwelling place, and proudly enrolls
him among our citizens; but his home
is in the hearts of the people
I obey the command of my state
| and the mandate of the Democracy of
the nation when l offer the name Of
Americas great commoner, NebSas-
ka's gifted son, William Jennings
Bryan"
AS Mr.. Dunn proceeded, almost
every allusion he made to the char
acter of Mr.. Bryan was enthusiastic
I ally applauded, although he had not
yet mentioned the name of Nebraska's
candidate.
When Mr.. Dunn declared that his
candidate was the choice of the mill
tant Democracy of the country. the
convention broke in with wild cheers.
The ever-ready flags were tossed
aloft, and roar of applause swept
thorugh the hall. While the cheering
was at its height white dove was
let loose from the gallery and flew
across the convention hail. while the
delegates hailed it with great en-
thusiasm and cheered as long as it
was in sight.
Name of Bryan Releases Pandemonium
Mr.. Dunn brought out the name of
william Jennings Bryan" with in
tense dramatic force, and the response
from the convention hall, while the
delegates sprang up, the gallaries fol-
lowed suit, and the demonstration
was under way in a manner to rival
Wednesdays exhibition of enthus-
iasm.
A few moments after the cheering
began, an immense oil painting of Mr..
Bryan was lowered from behind a
monster American shield which had
reposed over the chairman-s desk
ever since the convention began. The
appearance of the picture raised the
pitch of the outburst to a veritable
pandemonium. 1t was not long then
before the scenes of yesterdays pro-
longed demonstration was renewed.
Flashlights in Cannonade.
A dozen photographers were at
work, and the boom of their fash
light explosions at times fairly shook
the great building, such an immense
amount of powder was used The ex-
plosions also served to fill the upper
portion of the hall with choking white
smoke adding vastly to the discom-
fort of those already forced to breath
the heavy atmosphere of the upper
strata.
Frenzied Rooters Upturn Furniture.
The crowd of shouters, apparently
frenzied, were carried away by their
feelings and literally stormed the
press seats along the aisle leading to
the speakers stand. They broke down
chairs and wellnigh overturned the
strong writing tables. A number Of
newspaper men and telegraph opera
tors were compelled to hastily leave
Their seats in order to avoid serious
injury, so fierce was the rush of
frantic shouters.
Platform Adopted Unanimously.
The reading of the platform was
concluded at 1886, Governor Haskell
having read a few minutes less than
one hour.
''Mr Chairman, move the adoption
of the report said Governor Haskell,
turning to the chairman.
THE question is on agreeing to the
report of the Committee on Platform
All in favor of the platform as read
will signify by saying aye" announced
Chairman Clayton.
The chorus of affirmative votes was
unanimous, and the adoption of the
platform was loudly cheered.
John E. Lamb of Indiana reported
from the Committee on Resolutions q
recommendation that the Tooth ami
versary of the birth of Abraham Lin
coin be APPROPRIATELY observed
throughout the country.
After the ayes had chorused their
approval Chairman Clayton said that
as a son of Confederate soldier and
Shareholder, he declined to put the
negative and declared the vote una
nimous.
l. L. Straus of Maryland asked If
the vote on the Lincoln resolution was
unanimous, and being informed that
such was the case. he declared that
he desired to have a reconsideration
of the vote:
A storm of boots and cries of mo.
MOI" was directed at Straus. and Mr..
Lamb moved that the motion of Mr..
Straus be laid on the table.
The motion was carried unanimous
ly.
Mr. Straus in private conversation
hot in 81 no