Evening Star Newspaper, July 11, 1896, Page 1

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Subscribers changing their MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN Separate Meetings in the Tents for Flach of These Classes. Great Enthusiasm Mani- fested in Every Gath- ering -- Interesting Junior Rally. A beautiful day for the Christian En- Geavorers, and the Christian Endeavorers | are doing beautiful work! They are clos- ing the first week of their stay in Wash- Ington with a series of meetings such as | never before were seen in this part of the country, meetings that thrill the hearts not only of Endeavorers, but also of Wash- irgtonians who before gave little thought | to spiritual matters. The awakening that has been promised all along as a feature of the great convention came this morning. nen the delegates separated into classes, according to sex and age, and held three Commander F. DeL, Booth-Tucker. rousing sessions In the tents, at which ad- dresses of the greatest power and elo- quence were deliver Happily Tent W: as safely re-erected last evening was used last night for the first time. | was not anticipated that this could be | ut, notwithstanding the shortness notice given, the-e was a good crowd. This morning the Juniors assem- bled there with their elders interested in the movement, while tn the other tents | the men and women were holding separate evangelistic meetings, at which great en- thusiasm was aroused. Addresses were made by Commander Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army, Rev. Dr. J. Wilbur Chap- . of Bethany Church, Philadelphia, and? Mr. C. N. Hunt, the noted evangelist of Minesota, in Tent Washington, and by Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett of Washington, Miss Belle Kearney of Florida, Miss.; Mrs. M. Whittemore of New York and Con- sul Mrs. Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army n iTent Endeavor. There will be afternoon meetings today. At 5 o'clock there will be a great song ser- vice the eastern steps of the Capitol buflding, with music by a cherus of four ices and by the Marine Band. This will be followed by a march of the Army in Tent Endeavor. Tonight there will be meetings for the citizens In Tents Washington and Endeav- or, and receptions and rallies of the state delegations at the various churches desig- rated as headquarters. These meetings promis> to be among the most interesting of the gatherings, and programs of special excellence have been prepared by the com- mittees in charge. Tomorrow the various pulpits of the city will be occupied by the leading ministers who are here in attendance upon the con- vention, ineluding some of the most fa- Mrs. E. M. Whittemore. mous pulpit orators in the country. In the afternoon there will be missionary rallies of the different denominations !n the churches set apart for this purpose, and also a great Sabbath observance meeting at Central Hall, where a list of attractive ad- dresses is on the program. In the late af- ternoon there will be an evangelistic meet- ing for citizens in Tent Washington. Monday's program is much the same as that of yesterday, with early morning pray- er meetings, noon evangelistic meetings, morning tent sessions, a reception to the officers at Central Hall in the afternoon, and the closing sessions of the convention at night in the tents. The trustees of the United Society met this afternoon to choose the city for the conven- tion of 1598, for which Omaha, Nashville, Louisville and Philadelphia are competi- tors. Their decision will be announced at the open-air song service this afternoon. Meanwhile the delegates are making themselves quite at home, as they have been urged ever since they came. ere taking side trips into the beautiful and | course, tive country round about, and they ate enjoying to the fall the beautles of the city’s parks and trees. The eitizens have spared no effort to make them comfortable, and happily now the rain has stopped, and there 1s a prospect for fair weather during the rest of the stay of the Endeavorers in town. TENT WILLISTON. The Annual Junior Rally Presents a Splendid Spectacle. ‘Tent Williston this morning presented the prettiest pteture of the whole convention. The vast inclosure was one sea of youthful faces, for it was the scene of the annual juntor rally, in some respects the most in- teresting and picturesque feature of the great gathering. Every seat was occupied with youthful Endeavorers, in the daintiest of summer garb, and the hundreds of older people who made a fringe about the edge of the big tent are not likely soon to forget the scene. Here and there through the great assemblage were held aloft the handsome silk banners of a number of Junior societies. But it was upcen the platform that the interest all centered. There was a chorus of several hundred little children, who had been carefully trained In the hymns to be seng during the morning, and their work compared very favorably with that of the older choruscs. The front and center of was left vacant, and it was here he bard of Washington juniors went throug with the exercise known as “The juniors’ love of country. This remarkably pretty performance was originated by Mrs. James L. Hill of Salem, Mass.. who was present in person to con- duet the children. Upward of a hundred little ones were grouped about the center of the stage. They were dressed in the ccstumes of a number of different coun- tries, typifying the various peoples among whom the Christian Endeavor movement is strong. Mcst of them carried the stars and stri put the flags of Great Britain, , China and oth ant lands were played. Three little boys were i as Highlanders; there were Japs, Hirdeos, Armeniars, Chinese, Africans, a most picturesque group. The Exercises Begin. The exercises of the morning were con- dueted by Rev. George B. Stewart, D.D., of Harrisburg, Pa. They were opened with a praise service of song, the youthful chorus being led by Mr. Percy S. Foster. The accompaniment was furnished by a stringed orchestra, also made up of young people, under the direction of Miss Mattle Bartlett It would be difficult to imagine a more beautiful and impressive service. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Joseph Brown Morgan of Chester, England, and consisted of an earnest pray- | er for a benediction upon the children, fol- lowed by 2td Psalm. After some further singing, for music, of played a prominent part in the the responsive reading of the Rev. W. F. Crafts. program of the morning, Master Raymond Miles was introduced to deliver an address of welcome. A handsome, manly little fellow stepped to the front of the platform, not a whit Gisturbed at facing such a big audience. It would seem impossible that a twelve or fourteen-year-cld boy's voice could ever be heard under such circumstances, but young Raymond succeeded where others and older speakers have failed. His youthful tones rang out true and clear, and his words were easily heard to the farthest limits of the big tent. His elocutionary style, too, was excellent. His address of welcome was in verse form, and was as follows: Juniors from north and west and south, All over our broad land, The boys and girls of Washington Together with you stand. ‘We want to bid you welcome here, But find no word to say How earnestly and joyfully We greet you all today. It's “welcome home"’ we say to you— This is your city, too— Dear to each boy and girl beneath Our own Red, White and Blue. To you, dear friends from other lands, Who've journeyed far to come, We give an earnest welcome now From every heart and home. You cannot feel like Strangers here— Such thing could never be. “One 1s our Master, even Christ, And brethren all are we." And tho’ we work in different lands, Our work is still the same— To do what boys and girls can do, In Jesus’ blessed name. And as friends speak, this afternoon, Strong words of help and cheer, Hark! From Juniors everywhere A mighty chorus hear! From Juntors who, with their own flags, Christ's banner lift unfurled, And who, with glad, unfaltering step, Are marching round the world. ‘Then let us pass the greeting on, And so—in our small way— Help make the world the happier place Because we met today. The address was received with enthu- siastic applause. The response was made | Ryan, by Dr. Stewart, and was just the sort of speech to best fit the occasion. It was full of good advice, but was not the least bit prosy. The Junior Exercises. Then followed the principal feature of the morning, the exercises by Washington Juniors. Again and again it was interrupt- ed by enthusiastic cheering and applause, and well it might be, for it is not often that an audience sees such a pretty exhibition. The exercise, “The Junior's Love of Country,” by Mrs. James L. Hill of Salem, Mass., was prepared to give special em- phasis to good citizenship. ‘The love of home is felt in every land, and good citi- zenship Is as appropriate in one clime as in another, and flourishes in every soll, and so boys and girls representing the loyal juniors of different nations spoke the praises of the various countries in which Junior Endeavor societies exist. At the beginning of the exercises a beautiful young lady, Miss Vena Wells, personating the lov- ed cause and called St. Christian Endeavor, came upon the platform leading a procession of forty-eight girls, dressed in white, with red, white and blue sashes, each bearing two flags, and representing the states and ter- ritories of our own land. After some very pretty movements the marchers halted in Mrs. John Willis Baer. a double semi-circle about St. Christian deavor and made a most thrilling effect by lifting their ninety-six flags and singing “The Star Spangled Banner.” The march- ers then withdrew and juniors gave brief recitations on patriotism. At the end of the second section of the march, which contained different figures and evolutions from the preceding one, the giris halted in a column four by twelve upon one side of the platform and the juniors, represent- ing the different nations, with their various banners, came tn upon the other side. In this position all the boys and girls of the queen's countries having junior societies (England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Can- ada, Australia and India) sang responsive- ly, with the girls of the flag march, “God Save the Queen” and “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” each company in turn holding aloft its flags while singing its national eir. The marchers then withdrew, passing under the English and American flags crossed above them, and left upon the plat form all the foreign juniors, who gave brief recitations expressive of their indi- vidual love of country. The third section of the march contained the most complex evolutions of all, and the coiling and un- coiling of the two lines of marchers seem- ed like a brilliant dissolving view. The marchers having halted in the form of a semi-circle, St. Christian Endeavor, with the missicnary and temperance committees, came into the semi-circular space. As the scenes at the close of the two previous marches gave emphasis to the patriotic idea—the first march terminating with the Star Spangled Banrer and the second mak- ling conspicuous the banners of different nations—ro this section of the exercise gave special prominence to the religious élement, and with Christian Endeavor flags held aloft all sang The Banner of the Cross. Missionary and temperance recita- tions and songs followed, and then came the fourth and final march. In this the marchers came up in twos, in fours, in eights and in sixteens and halted in solid phalanx sixteen abreast. All the juniors of all nations and committees who had taken part in the exercises quickly grouped them- selves around the marchers, and,together with the whole junior chorus, who had risen i their places, chanted with great impressiveness ‘Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength, I promise Him that I will strive to do whatever He would like to have me do,” the Junior Christian Endeav- or pledge set to music by Mrs. Hill. All the juniors remained standing, and the audience rose, and the orchestra lending its afd, all joined in singing as a final full chorus, “Christ for the world we sing, The worl! to Christ we bring."” Those Who Participated. Those who took part in the flag drill were Miss Flossie Szegedy and Naomi Rev. Arnold Streuli. Boss, leaders; Mabel Hazard, Alice Ran- dolph, Laura Williams, Lillie Smith, Julia Somerville, Ella Williams, Lelia Nel- son, Louise Gove, Corinne Gove, Marie Thomas, Maude Wall, Katie Smith, Mabel Gill, Gertrude Burch, Annie Tyler, Mercy Adkins, Rosa Lerch, Grace Houchen, Elsie Mocre, Susie Quander, Bessie Carter, .Lil- lie Carter, Susie Crown, Laura Summers, Mamie Chase, Ruth Bielaski, Zella_Clif- ford, Virginia Bohrer, Eva Burns, Edith Le Duc, Bessie Guy, Emma Rau, Reina Willner, Blanch Thorne, Mabel Garner, Sarah Morrison, Julia Chapman, Irene Bare, Sarah Reed, Bessie Butler, Gertrude Hattie Bradley, Etta Grimes, Clara == ingalls, Grace Cook, Amy Riggles, Julia rby, U. 8. flag bearer, and Ethel Hughes, flag bearer for Great Britain. Among those who sang or recited. were Edith Stowell, Allen Poor Hrnest Fisher and Miss Vena Wells. At the conclusion of the exercise the or- chestra played a medley of national airs, while the children weved their little flags and the air was brilliant with red, white and blue and pterced ~ with - enthustastic cheers. 7} ’ When the cheering had diea away Rev. B. B. Bagby, president of the local Junior Union, was introduced and made a brief speech, in which he announced that as this happened to be Mrs. Hill's birthday, they would all like to have her come to the front. As she did so, a handsome, mother- ly looking woman, she was presented with a splendid bunch of pink roses. Then, after an address to the children from President Clark and some more singing and speak- ing, the meeting adjourned. TENT ENDEAVOR. A Woman's Meeting That Was Suc- cessfal in Every Way. The circular canvas of Tent Endeavor framed this morning @ composite photo- graph of American womanhood. Within its vast embrace there were gathered sev- eral thousand representatives of the gentle sex, and the few men present in the shape of ushers and reporters only served to ac- centuate the preponderance of femininity. Rev. J. B. Davison. It was an interesting assemblage to study from any point of view. It showed many things; that mcthers and sisters and daugh- ters were as enthusiastic and earnest in their religious as their husbands, brothers and sons were in their polftical faith. The singing with which the evercises were pre- ceded showed this. There was no choir on the platform and no leader visible when the fair crowd began to gathér, but all through the throng there were young wo- men whose voices would start a hymn which would be taken up by those imme- fetely around them. So ‘at times there were three or four different hymna, such as “Throw Out the Life Line, “Scatter Sunshine’ ‘and others, being sung simulta- neously in different parts of thé audience. Mrs. Byram as Musical Director. The Philadelphia girls, @who made a pretty bunch’ on the front row, of benchet varied the proceedings with ‘\vome to Pull. adelphia with the Y, P, C. Bs A.,” and be- tween them all vocal harmony held sway till the meeting began. Mrs. Frank Byram, the musical director, whose attractive pei sonality made ber In the wielding of the baton a very pretty figure, came to the front of the platform to open the praise service, and during its continuance thou- sands of feminine eyes were riveted on her. For once, the littie hint contained in the placards tacked around so plentifully, “He who moves around annoys the whole con- vention,” had no meaning. Women are not given to moving around at convention or any other meeting, so there were none of the interruptions of this order. which would be necessary to a meeting in which the other sex predominated. The strict re- religious decorum and Interested quiet were broken now and then by the babbiing of a pretty baby, who, fearful that his mother might miss some of the things that attracted his attention, had a way of gurgling out his infantile delight every now and then In a series of indescribabie chuckles. Now and then his feelings so overcame him it took a great deal of moth- erly hugging up to keep this very young man from crying’ out loud. When he did J. L. Davis, Ex-President Junior ion, D. C. do so_in course of time, like a real Chris- tian Endeavar sentiment, he “was carried out.” When only the sound of one wo- man’s voice, in prayer or address, broke the stillness, over the green»sward came the sound of the great choruses in the other tents, keeping up the spark of sym- pathy and making one meetifg of the three. 6 In contrast with this, the. silence was often broken by the joyousness of a boy's laugh, a street gamin, pertiaps, frolicking around the edges of the big: tents, ard un- decided as yet which to honor by his pres- ence. Shortly after the exercises began, half the seats in the tent’ were occupied. Long before the addresées: cdmmenced there were few vacant places; amid besides @ fringe of just as attentive listeners were all around the big inclosgr& The choir, composed of hundreds of yoices, #ang well. In the great semi-circle of the chorus plat- form there was scarcely 4 place unoccu- pied. The ushers were alert in keeping the men .out of the tent, aithaugh they were allowed to stand around its edges. It was remarked with great ple’sure at points most distant from the speakers, how well they were heard. " Mra. Baer Presided. The regular exercises were commenced with the singing of “Tell the Glad Story Again,” by the audience and the choir, which had by this time assembled,under the direction of Mrs. Frank Byramof this cit: This was followed by Anywhere, My Savior,” and several other :hymns. Mrs. Joht. Willis Baer, wife of the sec- retary of the United Society, who presided over the meeting, pleaded 4vith her hearers to feel that there was something for each one to do for Christ, an@ to open their hearts to receive the blessing He was so rexdy to bestow. She called attention to the fact that the meeting was the first ever held exclusively for women at a Christian Erdeavor convention, and announced that Mrs. Francis E. Clark would conduct the devotional services in place of Mrs. Wilbur FR Crafts of this city, who was unable to be present. Mrs. Clark called for all to bend their heads in silent prayer, and afterward to clcse thelr eyes and sing one verse of “Nearer, My , To Thee” as a prayer. The effect of this softly sung prayer was indescribably ‘sweet. A reading from the Scripture followed, and Mrs. Clark talked in favor of Endeavorers doing a little way- Jas. Hill, Mrs. L. side work. She called for prayers for this meeting, for the junior rally, for the other meetings, for Christian Endeavorers, for the city of Washington, for the children of the world, and requested Mrs. Baer to offer a prayer. She did so, and was fol- lowed by many in the audience. As their Pleading tones arose through the silence, over bended heads, the impressiveness of the scene was remarkable. All over the tent the prayers went up in earnest and de- vout rhythm, showing how deeply hearts inepired the words. At the conclusion of this effective service the audience joined in repeating the prayer of David. Mrs. Clark then offered a feeling prayer, closing with the Lord’s prayer, which was repeat- ed aloud by the audience. The devotional exercises closed with the last verse of “Just as I Am" being sung as a prayer. Mrs. Baer annecnced there weuld be a Meeting that should be attended by all persons interested In missionary work at the Congregational Church Sunday at 4:30 p.m. She also read a request for the ladies to take off their hats. As this was being complied with, Mrs. Baer introduced Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, the national superin- tendent of the National Florence Crittenton Society. Mrs.Barrett at once won the regard of her audience by her appearance and her pleasant manner and her delightful south- ern inflection. The subject was “Social Pur- ity, Christ's Way,” and her plain and vig- orous words, which grew more inspired as she proceeded, opened the minds of hun- dreds of her hearers to the real condition of thousands of their sisters. Mrs. Barrett's Address. Mrs. Barrett said: “NVe, as an American people, are proud to ke able to say that the blot of sla has been wiped from our escutcheon. is not true. There is a slavery in our midst todsy that knows no north or south, no Masén and Dixon Line. These slaves are not ofan aflen race; they are our Consul Mrs. F. DeL. Booth-Tacker. own Anglo-Saxon daughters. Knowing @s a southern woman may know the evils of slavery, I unhesitatingly say that in any espect the slavery of which I speak is far vorse than the slavery of the negro was. Immorality was one of the worst effects of the slavery of the negro. Here are a rece of slaves kept for immoral purposes alone. The negro slave was a chatte! it is true, but he was a valuable chattel. His preservation and well-being meant added inccme to his master, but the white slave, the “slave of civilization” has no such monetary value in her master's eyes. Experience and proficiency do not add to her value; she soon becomes an incum- brance, and the insatiable desire for va- riety which led to her acquirement pleads that she be gotten rid of as quickly as Possible, so that her master may be left free to enslave fresh subjects. The swiftly succeeding steps of the brothel, the jail, the hospital and the potter's field, she fs quickly hurried through. The negro slave had but few rights in the eyes of the law, but he had some The white slave has none. The state of Missouri has declared by a decision of its supreme court that the general character for unchartity in a woman, impeaches her character for veracity as a witness. It further goes on to state “that such char- acter in a man dces not in like manner affect his character for veracity.” So far as I know this is the first state to legally declare such ar: attitude, but one femillar with the polfce court annals has had ample opportunity to discover that there is an unwritten law to this effect everywhere. Not only is her character for veracity impeached, but the belief seems to have gained undisputed ground that because a woman has lost her chas- tity or her virtue, as the common expres- sion goes, that she has lost every virtue. In Washington during the past winter we had an exhibition of how easy it is to convict a woman unjustly of belonging to the branded class and what treatment she may expect when that reputation is fastened upon her in the case of brave Florence Wilber, who went through the Police Court in disguise so she might testify to the treatment accorded women of the town. All she had to do to win svch a reputation was to walk on Penn- sylvania avenue after 11 o'clock at night and to say when accosted by the officers Truman J. Glover, Ex-President D. ©. Junior Union. of the law that she followed the races. Hew often has our heart been torn by the brutal manner of a policeman saying to (Continued on Pcge Nine.) CANDIDATES WERE MANY Fighting for Second Place on the Ticket. Democratic -Convention Scenes This Morning. CHICAGO, July 11.—The democratic na- tional convention was very slow in as- sembling this morning. Although 10 o'clock was the hour fixed for assembling, at twenty minutes after that hour there were not more than 100 delegates in the pit, and the galleries were not half filled. The delegates had been worn out by the ex- citing struggles of the past week and pub- lic interest seemed to have culminated yes- terday in the nomination of the presiden- ual candidate. The news that John R. McLean of Ohio, who wds the most formidable candidate Jast night, had finally and positively de- cided not to allow his name to be pre- nted for the vice presidential nomina- tion had left an open field for the sec- ond place. The delegates stood about with their heads together discussing the situ- ation and candidate. Then Congressman Ben Shively of Indiaha, who has recently been nominated for governor of that state, Was strongly talked of by the leaders in spite of the declaration of the Indiana delegation that his romination would con- fuse the program in their own state. The fact that he was from a doubtful state in the middle states greatly strengthened him. Arthur Sewell of Maine, Boies of Iowa, Sibley of Pennsylyania, Fithian of Mi- hols, each had eartest advocates, and there was a warm sentimental regard for George Fred. Williams of Massachusetts. The leaders were disposed to look strict- ly to political advantages in the selection of Mr. Bryan's running mate. It was un- derstood to be Mr. Bryan's wish that a an of wealth should not be placed on the ticket with him. Called to Order. As the hands of the clock pointed to 11 o'clock Chairman White called the conven- | tion to order. There were only about 4,000 people in the convention hall, and more than half of the gold delegates were absent. Contrary to the ‘usual custom, the pro- ceedings were not opened with prayer. A few routine announcements were made be- fore the nominations were presented. Chairman Harrity of the national com- mittee announced the last meeting of the old national committee, and W. Finley of Ohio moved tre ratification of delegations’ selections for national committeemen. Indiana and Missouri had not made any selection. Gil Sharklin and Governor Stone were named, respectively, from those states. Nominations for the vice presidency were then called for, after a motion offered by Senator Jones of Arkansas had been adopt- ed limiting the nominating speeches to five minutes each. Nominations for Vice President. J. T. O'Suliivan, the fiery young delegate frem Massachusetts, who has often at- tracted the eye of the convention by his outbreaks of enthusiasm, walked to the platform to place in nomination George Fred. Williams of the same state. Al- though Mr. O'Sullivan was not a graceful crator, his sentences were so well turned and ringing that they held the close at- tention of the delegates. He referred to the sullen delegate of New York sitting silent in the hall and urged. the convention to prove that it had turned down New York's leader—referring to Hill— not because he came from the east, but Lecause he was for gold. He told’ how Williams had fought the corporations in Massachusetts, and therefore “I am antag- onized,” the speaker said, “by Henry Whit- ney, a Standard Oil magnate and brothe of the Whitney who sat silent yonder,” pointing to the New York standard. Mr. O'Sullivan exhorted the convention to choose a man from the Atlantic coast: the east and west might join hands on the ticket, and ended: “We do not want a man with a barrel to inaugurate this peaceful revolution.” Cries of “water, wate were shouted in chorus when Mr. Marston of Louisiana, the planter, who has so often appeared before the convention, came to the front. Mr. Murston was not in his humorous mood, and said: “I assure you, gentlemen, that I have not tasted a drop of water today Tribute to Mr. McLean. He wanted to place in nomination John R. McLean of Ohio, and he said that he did 80 on his own authority. He agsured the convertion that although his state delega- tion had repudiated him (Marston) the day before, he represented the people of Louis- jana, and in conclusion he paid a well- worded tribute to the Cincinnati editor. Delegate Maloney of Washington, with- out making a nominating speech, named James Hamilton Lewis of Washington. J. C. Curry of North Carolina took the stage. He kept the convention for some time in suspense ag to the name of his esndidate. He spoke of him as a man whose name was known from ocean to ocean. He congratulated the convention upon the fact that it had been subjected to a baptism of patriotic men, upon the fact that the banners ef the silver states had not been trailed in the dust. He said the stiver states’ banners have not been low- ered or placed in jeopardy. Cries of “Name your candidate” came from several parts of the hall. He concluded by placing in nomination “the man honored by all the people, that just judge and high-minded democrat, Judge Walter Clark of the su- Preme court of North Carolina.” The North Caroling state delegates vo- ciferated, but the applause died after a@ single voliey. Tom Johnson Speaks. A round, smooth-faced man with bright eyes. and close-cropped brown hair then mounted the stage. As he turned to the avdience he was recognized as ex-Congress- man Tom Johnson, the free trade million- aire of Cleveland, and there was a cordial demonstration, which was repeated when Ccngressman Richardson of Tennessee, in introducing him, referred to their service in the House together and to the fact that Mr. Johnson, though a steel rail manu- facturer, advocated placing steel rails on the free list. Mr. Johnson nominated ex- Congressman George W. Fithian of Lilino!s. He had sen service in the cau Mr. John- son sald,and he had proved trve. He was not wealthy, but Mr. Johnson maintained that the cause one of the common peopie, and that a rich man was not desirable. It Was the cause of humanity. If the Sght Was to be money against men, money would be all on one side. “ZL do not believe in free silver,” said Mr. Johnson, in his frank, impulsive way, “but I believe that this is a great movement in the interes: of humanity, and therefore I am with you.” The con fon broke Joose at this utterance. The rich man, he proceeded chill the country. man, but a str from a pivotal Pennoyer's Name. M. A. Miller of Oregon, a spectacled, scholarly looking gentleman, presented the name of Gov. Pennoyer of Oregcn as one who could secure for the ticket the united vote of the laboring men, because of hig course during the railroad troubles in his state. California struck hands with Maine when Wm. Burke from the far western stad named the veteran democrat, Arthur Sew- all of the far east. J. D. Showalter of Missouri told the con= vention that it should go to the east to see lect the “statesman most profound, ani orator indeed,” who carried the banner ol the masses, and who, in a republican @is« trict had been sent to Congress by an over- whe)ming majority. This man was Joseph Sibley of Pennsylvania. Another western man, C 8. Thomas of Colorado, advised the convention to go 19 the east and select “The solid, conserva- tive, sound business man, the sails of Whose Vessels whiten the seas of the world.”--Sewall of Maire. Governor Culberson of Texas mounted a chair to tell the convention that when the name of that state was called she would cast her vote for Richard P. Bland. Senator Daniel Presented. : nomination of a to argue, would A Was a poor i he came “The democracy has parted the and, behold, there is a-silver linin a metaphor with which O. W. Powers of Utah caught the attention of the assembly. The democracy pointed to the doorway off prosperity, he continued, and invited the people to enter into the old halcyon day when gold anc silver were the twin metals of the world. He dwelt in eloquent sen- tences upon the valor, the statesmanship, the chivalry of a man concerning whose identity he kept the convention in suspense. It developed that his candidate was from the south. “You say the south is not ready for recognition, but 1 say to you she has risen from her ashes and ts leading the country in this great fight,” Mr. Powers said, and added: “Without his request, without his knowledge, without the knowl< edge of his state, 1 present the name of Mr. John W. Daniel of Virginia.” First Ballot. Roll call ordered, “ Alabama—Boles, 4; Williams, 4; Sewell, 4; Lewis, 3; Williams (Illinois), 3; Clarke, 4. Arkansas—Sewell, 16. Colorado—Sewell, 4; Williams, Masrachu- setts, 4. California—Sewell, 10; Sibley, 7; Williams, Mass., 1. Connecticut—Harrity, 2; not voting, 10. Delaware—Sibley, 1; Harrity, 2; ing, 3. Florida—Sewell, 8. Georgia changes to Bland. Tdaho—Biand, 6. Tiinois—Sibley, 48. Indiana—Sibley, 2; McLean, 15; Williams, Mass., 4; Fithian, 1; Williams, Ill, 4; Black- burn, 4. not vot- Christian Endeavor Stars. For 10 cents The Evening Star for the week from July 8th to 14th, inclusive, will be mailed daily to any address in the United States or Canada. A file of The Star for the week will form a valuable sou- venir, giving a full and readable history of the great gathering. Every issue will be handsomely illus- trated. Back numbers sent pro mptly.