The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29

Neili of Bridgeport. Conn.,. who comes also from the ranks of business men.
 Since the refusal of John Mitchell, former president of the United Mine Workers of America. to permit his name to be used as a candidate for the democratic nomination for gover-. nor of Illinois, he has been mentioned prominently for the second place on the democratic national ticket. His nomination would be satisfactory to union labor men. 1t Is said Demo. cratic leaders are inclined to put aside discussion of the wisdom of nominating a representative of labor, however. un- less some decision is reached on the matter of labor and injunction plank" advocated by officials of the American Federation of Labor.
 National Chairman Thomas Taggart has announced to his colleagues that if an Indiana man is placed on the tick ct his state will go democratic in Mo- vember. He Is pushing the candf- dacy of John W. Kern.
 Another man from Indiana mention ed in connection with the place Is for mer Representative Ben T. Shively.
 Before a majority of delegates ar rive in Denver 1t may be expected that many other candidates will be suggest ed.
 Auditorium Completed.
  convention promises to be better ham died and more comfortably conducted than the majority of similar gatherings in recent years The auditorium IS completed and only the settlement or a few details, for which there is an abundance of time. remain to be con sidered. In one respect, at least, the arrangements are far superior to those of the Republican convention, and this in the accommodations proved for newspaper men.
 The hall itself is apparently a model for convention purposes. although 1t IS possible some defects will be mani Tested before the great political gath erings. It's shape is such that far greater number of people will be with in range of speakers voice than was possible in the Chicago Coliseum.
 The city Is making every possible preparation to entertain It's visitors Tn the most hospitable manner. The great majority of the buginuess houses and many of the residences will be decorated, and under the direction and active management of number or patriotic organizations. the display or bunting promises to surpass anything of the Kind ever seen in the West in many years.
 Even in it's normal condition. Dem yer is A city of lavish electric display. and when plans underway have been completed. the sight by night will be one that would do credit to an 'electri- cal exposition. The great Capitol building, with It's vantage point on the summit of a commanding eninence, will be, when lighted up, spectacle or really great beauty. At the apex Of the golden colored dome is placed an enormous light which can easily be seen at a distance of forty miles. and down the sloping sides of the dome It. self and along the edges of manifold cornices and projections and at the top of the massive granite columns which stand at the four sides of the great structure. have been placed thousands of smaller lights. which render the building by night 8 revelation well worth far journey to see. and one which once beheld will not be forgats ten. sssgT
 Another entry was made in the list of Vice Presidential candidates today. Headquarters have been opened for Jerry B. Sullivan of Iowa. who was twice Democratic candidate for Gov ernor of his State. He Is known as one of the best politicians in Iowa. His candidacy is being managed by Judge M E. Wade.