The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-10

to the beginning OF the evening ses-
sion. This was unmistakable evil
denoe OF the nominating session Of
the convention and qulckened the In
terest Of che spectators who early
made a rush for the galleries, fillng
them TO overlooking.
At Z O'Clock. however. there were
few OF the delegates in their places.
A Chicago band hlled IN the time
playing patriotic airs which aroused
great enthusiasm. everyone waving a
flag and cheering.
Clayton Calls Order.
II was Just 1850 when Chairman
Clayton began to rap for order.
which he secured within a minute.
Clayton recognized Mr.. McQuls-
ten. OF Pennsylvania. who announced
the selection OF James Kerr as mem
Der OF the national committee from
that state in plase OF James VI. Gnf-
fey. who was selected before the
Pennsylvania contests we're settled
The selection was ratified.
A committee was appointed to as
certain when the platform committee
would be ready to report
Several Speeches Made.
Pending the report OF the commit
tee. of inquiry. Thomas p Ball. OF
TENS. was invited to address the con
vent'on. His reference TO Bryan
called out cheers.
Speeches were also made by sena-
tor Grady. Judge wade. OF Iowa. and
Champ Clark. Of Missouri
The committee here returned and
reported that the platform committee
would not be ready to report before
midnight.
Roll Call for Nomination.
The secretary will now proceed to
call the roll OF states for nomina-
lions for the Office OF president OF tl,e
United States. shouted clayton.
Alabama" called the clerk.
The chairman OF that delegation
arose and was recognized.
knowing that Nebraska VIII make
no mistake in nominating the right
man." he said Alabama Yields to
Nebraska"
IL w. Dunn. Of Omaha. will speak
for the Nebraska delegation" an
nounced the chairman OF that state.
while the cheering which followed the
first statement from Alabama con-
tlnued undated.
Dunn Begins Speech.
Dunn mounted the platform with
his speech. Almost every allrsion NJ
made to the character OF Bryan was
enthusiastically auulauded. although
he had not yet mentioned the name
OF the Nebraska candidate. The
piaudlts. however. were not long con-
timed. and their transient character
seemed 20 promise that the record
breaking demonstration OF yesterday
In honor OF Bryan would not. when
the time arrived, be equalled in dura-
ton. even II it proved to be equalled'
In intensity.
Wheno Dunn declared that his can
dldate was the choice OF the militant
Democracy Of the country, the con-
vention broke In with wild cheers.
The ever-ready flags were tossed
aloft. and a roar Of applause swept
through the hall. While the cheering
was at It's height a white dove was
let loose from the gallery and flew
across the convention hall, while the
delegates hailed II with great enthu-
slasm and cheered as long as II was
in sight
Response Was Electric.
Dunn brought out the name of
william Jennings Bryan with in
tense dramatic force and the response
from the great throng was electric.
The delegates sprang up, the galleries
followed suit and the Representation
was under way In a manner that for
the time being at least. promised to
rival yesterdays exhibition of enthu-
siasm.
A few moments after the cheering
began an immense oil painting OF
Bryan was lowered from behind the
monster American shield which had
reposed over the chalrman's desk
ever since the convention began. The
appearance Of the picture raised the
pitch OF the outburst
Wednesdays Scenes Renewed.
II was not long before the scene
OF Wednesdays prolonged demonstra-
tion was renewed. The delegates
poured from the convention floor
onto the already overcrowded stage.
James Dahlman. OF Omaha, Bryan
leader. jumped TO the secretary'sI
desk and urged the throng forward.
State standards we're grouped about
the platform. The galleries and dele
gates we're on their feet waving thou
sands of flags and cheering them
selves hoarse< Many OF the New