The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-07-04
was Withdrawn as candidate

was withdrawn as candidate.
Congressman Fitzgerald Of Brooklyn
then set the match to the powder with
this motion: "... ...'..
81 move that we nominate by &C
clamation that distinguished repre-
sentative Of Democracy Of New Jer-
sey, Gov. Woodrow Wilson"
This brought every delegation to
its feet with the exception Of those
from Missouri. Bryan sat in the Ne
braska delegation smiling. Senator
Reed Of Missouri said:
without the slightest desire to In
dictate any feeling of resentment
against this motion, we must object
to it. We want a roll call so that
Missouri's vote can be recorded on
this ballot for old Champ Clark"
The final ballot was then taken.
Dove Of Peace Scars.
The evening session was called to
order at 9:34 o'clock.
The dove of peace played a con-
spicuous part In the grand finale.
Good humor was so plentiful that even
the band with its pacifying strains
wasn't missed. .. @...
The belligerency had disappeared.
The delegates who through the long
strain of the clash over the presi-
dental nomination were strained and
anxious and nervous were in a happy
mood. The bright plumage of wom-
ems hats cleaned from the delegate
sections. The delegates laughed and
chatted and those of one delegation
visited those Of another. 1t was a
sort of holiday affair.
Cheers for Bryan.
Mr.. Bryan got a kings reception
when he entered the armory. From
the street door to his seat he was
cheered as he made his way, under
the convoy of four policemen, to the
head place in the Nebraska delega-
ton.
New Jersey stood on her chairs and
greeted him in Floradora Sextette
style.
"They say that old Bryan he amt
got no style.
He's style all the while, style all
the while"
When the convention was called to
order the delegates stopped their fun
The house was in order more quickly
than at any session since the first
Delegates and visitors rose to their
feet while Rev. Carlton D. Harris OF
the Southern Methodist church pro
nounced this invocation:
I'VE pray Thee to let Thy blessing
rest upon Thy servant who on this
day has been nominated by this con
vention for the highest office in the
government"
Roll Call Of States Ordered.
The roll call of states for nomina
lions for president was then or
dered. The states were called tc
Idaho.
Idaho yielded and Fl. H. Deane o.
Gainesville. Ca. nominated ChamI
Clark. saying:
81 move for the second time the
adoption of a resolution for the nom
ination of Champ Clark of Missouri
Dockery Declines for Clark.
Former Gov. A. NJ Dockery of Mis-
souri, was next presented to the con
vention.
Gentlemen, appreciate the grea
honor paid to the greatest Democra
Missouri now has in public life. Blu
| want to say that after more thar
an hours conference with the mem
bers OF the Missouri delegation
Champ Clark has decided that he can
not accept the office of vice-president
I want to say that Champ Clark Is al
loyal to the Democratic party as b,
ever was. With his own hand h,
penned congratulatory telegram Il
Woodrow Wilson.
81 want you to know that Clark oc
cupies the same position that all tn,
members of the Missouri delegation
does--we are for Wilson first, las
and all the time"
Burke Placed In Nomination.
Senator W. f. Purcell of North Da
kota was recognized and presented
the name of Governor Burke of Nortl
Dakota for vice-president.
Samuel Alschuler of Illinois wa
next presented to the convention.
He nominated Gilmore w. Hurst O