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THE NORFOLK WEEKLY NEWS-JOURNAL Nnniu ( > \ . MHKsi : \ \ . M- . _ ' Grand Climax of a Great and Harmonious Convention is Reached Today , STANDARD BEARERS ARE NAMED BY REPUBLICANS In a Great Speech Black of New York Places Roosevelt in Nom ination Dolliver of Iowa in a Stirring Address Nom inates Senator Fairbanks. Chicago , Juno 23. The rep , 'v n national convention met at * ,5 this morning with the expectation nominating the candidates and ad journlng In time for the afternoon trains. Black of Now York , Bovorldgo of Indiana , Knight of California , Kd- wards of Georgia , Cotton of Minnesota seta , Cummliigs of Maryland and Dol- liver of Iowa , wore chosen to outer- tain , to stir up a feeling , to excite the admiration of the delegates and the spectators for the speakers and the candidates , they to do the nominating and seconding of the men who are to appear on the ticket. The Coliseum began to fill at 9 o'clock with thousands who will be permitted to hear these men of un common gifts In the forensic arena lyul see the grand climax of a great and harmonious convention. At every mention of the name of Roosevelt during the nominating speeches the delegates and the visit ors cheered vociferously and the men who placed his name before the meet ing wore frequently Interrupted. At the close of Governor Black's address there was a wild demonstration lastIng - Ing several minutes. Flags and hand- kerchieks were waved , hats were thrown high Into the air and great vol umes of sound Issued from thousands of throats as cheer upon cheer rever berated through the convention hall. The speech of Cummiugs , second ing the nomination provoked another outburst rivalling the llrst demonstra tion , and at the conclusion of the ad dresses when the question was put tea a vote the house arose enmasse and registered its unanimous approval In a manner not to be mistaken and never to bo forgotten by those who participated in and witnessed the en thusiasm of the vast gathering. The nomination of candidates in a national convention is the feature that appeals most strongly to the public and the number of visitors who swarmed into the hall gave ample ev idence of that fact. Half an hour be fore the time set for the opening of > the conventin there were as many vis itors in the galleries as witnessed the entire opening session of Tuesday. The delegates arrived enmasse on schedule time , carrying Hags for a popular demonstration. AVhen Chairman Cannon entered the hall ho was given an ovation. It was agreed that Alabama , the first state which would bo reached on the roll call , would yield to New York to nominate Roosevelt , and Alabama , which was the first state to instruct for Fairbanks , would yield to Iowa lo place the senator's name in nomina tion for vice president. Senator Fairbanks did not attend the session this morning and Senat or Bevoridge cast the vote of Indiana for Fairbanks. At 10:30 : the convention was called to order and the session was opened with prayer by Rev. Thaddeus E. Snively. Roll of states was ordered for nom inations at 10:13 : and a moment later ox-Governor Black of New York mounted the platform to nominate Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency. Ho received a gieat personal demon stration. Black's Address. The name of President Roosevelt was placed before the convention by lion Frank S. Black , of New York , who aroused the delegates to intense enthusiasm by bis stirring appeal. Mr. Black said in part : "Wo are here to inaugurate a cam paign which seems already to bo nearly closed. So wisely have the people sowed and watched and tend ed , there seems little now to do butte to measure up the grain. They are ranging themselves not for battle but for harvest. In one column reaching from the Maine woods to the Puget Sound are those people and those states which have stood so long to gether , that when great emergencies arise the nation turns Instinctively to thorn. In this column , vast and solid , is a majority so overwhelming that the scattered squads In opposi The enemy has neither guns nor ammunition , and if they hay they would use them on each other. Desti tute of the weapons of effective war fare , the only evidence of approach ing battle is in the tone and number of tholr bulletins. There Is discord among the generals ; discord among the soldiers. Each would fight In his own way , but before assaulting his republican adversaries he would first destroy his own comrades In the adjoining tents. Each believes the weapons cho on by the other are not onlv wicked but fatal to the holder. pThat Is true This is the only war of * > -idem times where the boomerang < tj , been substituted for the gun. 'bjvcr fatalities may occur , how- ov "fynong the discordant hosts ' \\o\ \ * % ing on St. Louis , no harm will ( > > * . this fall to the American people. There will be no opposition sullleicnl to raise n conflict. There will be hardly enough for competition. There are no democratic plans for the conduct of the fall campaign. "Tho public mind Is nwnko both to Its opportunities and Its dangers. No where In the world , In an era , did citizenship moan more than It means today In America. Men of courage and sturdy character are ranging themselves together with a unanimi ty seldom seen. There Is no excuse for groping In the dark , for the light Is plain to him who will but ralso bis eyes. The American people believe In a man or party that has convic tions and knows why. They believe that what experience has proved It Is idle to resist. "Preferring peace but not afraid of war ; faithful to every private obliga tion yet first to volunteer at the sign of national peril ; a leader In civil life yet quick to comprehend the arts of war that he grew almost in a day to meet the high exactions of command. There Is nothing which tests a man as great and unexpected danger. He may pass his life amid ordinary scenes and what he Is or does but few will ever know. But when the crash comes or the flames break out , a moment's time will sin gle out the hero in the crowd. A flash of lightning in the night will re veal what years of daylight have not discovered to the eye. And so the flash of the Spanish war revealed that lofty courage and devotion which the American heart so loves and which you have met again to decorate and recognize. "There are times when great fit ness is hardly less than destiny , when the elements so come together that they select the agent they will use. Events sometimes select the strongest men , as lightning goes down the highest rod. And so it is with those events which for many months with unerring sight have led you to n single name which I am chosen only to pronounce : Gentle men , I nominate for president of the United States the highest living type of the youth , the vigor and the prom ise of a great country and a great age , Theodore Roosevelt , of New- York. " Wild Demonstration. Black concluded his speech amid the greatest demonstration yet seen in the convention. The audience ol 10,000 people were on their feet cheer ing and waving flags , and pandemon ium reigned for a considerable time. Chairman Cannon added to the dem onstration by unfurling a tattered silk Hag which he began to wave. This torn flag made its first appear ance at the national republican con vention in ISOi ) , when Lincoln was nominated. The chairman then hand ed the Hag to a man in the au Hence who marched through the hall wav ing it and adding to the din. He was followed by the whole body of dele gates who marched around the hall shouting and singing , until the great hall quivered under the roaring and swaying crowds. For almost a half hour following the nomination of President Roosevelt velt by Ex-Governor Black pande monium reigned supreme In the con vention hall. Several times the band endeavored to make its music heard but was drowned out by the wild and tumultuous cheering of the 10,000 people ple in the convention hall. Speaker Cannon attempted to restore order on several occasions but his efforts were ineffectual and the crowd laugh ingly redoubled Its applause when they witnessed his efforts. The convention was completely tak en off its feet by the wild demonstra tion. The New York delegation dis played a large flag which accentuated the tumult ; Speaker Cannon dis played a large banner that also fuil nished inspiration and the great red , white and blue umbrella carried over the Indiana delegation with a portrait trait of Fairbanks was not ineffectual in prolonging the uproar. The New York delegation headed by a delegate hearing au Alaska to tem polo that had been purloined from the Alaska delegation started a parade around the hall , every man carrying a flag which was waved wild ly amid tumultuous applause. The Alaska delegation followed In the march and as it came to the front ' n Hit1 or ill r ill- > li t > i i \\r. - i in VMM ! tlltUN Id til-c the Inof til II" i KII\eiulon hall. The liatid struck up "America" ntul the entire ar.d'.otico ' Joined In the sotm The same was true when fie st-V'n of "A Ilt.i . Time In the O'd TJ , txrootod Ihi' oars of the ( t'ldlonoo. \ man on the platform with n mega phone calling for cheers for Roosevelt brought renewed cheering. The bund struck up "Tho Star Spangled Han tier , " but was again drowned out n the doinonstration of the nudlonee The Indiana delegation and its utn hrelln Blurted In the parade nronnd the hall. The display of n large purl rail of Roosevelt from the platform ocra aloncd n mighty roar , and the Illinois delegation Joined In the march around the room. A small boy appeared on the plnttormwnng a flag and when he was rased to the shoulders of an assistant sergeant nt onus there was a great demonstration. At 1:20 : RooseultMIS uifnulmoiish nominated and the statement of the nomination by Chairman Cannon oi1 easioned the wildest applause of the eon vent Ion which continued lor um trnl minutes and the portrait of th < ' clilol executive was a alu dlsplnye'l When finally Chairman Cannon had succeeded In sceurliiK order Senatoi Hoverldgo of Indiana appeared on the pinform ! lo second the nomination ol Roosevelt. HP paid an eloquent trlli ute to McKlnloy and was followed bj Geo. A. Knight who ban a magnfillceut voice and his second to the nomlna lion was heard In all parts of the ball. Edwards of Georgia , ICv-Govornoi Bradley of Kentucky , Joseph B. Cot ton and Harry S. Ciimmlngs of Balti more gave speeches seconding the nomination. Seconded by Cuminlngs. Seconding the nomination , Hon. Harry S. Cuminlngs , of Baltlmote , MIlil in part : "For the distinguished honor of seconding the nomination of that grand type ol the American citizen , Theodore Roosevelt , I am profoundly grateful. "He Is above all things a true , hon est , earnest , patriotic American citi zen. "He is a leader of unflinching cour age , a man of wisdom , a man of ac tion. "He Is open and frank , free from Intrigue or concealment. In bis life and walk and conduct he stands un- appioached and unapproachable. He Is a broad man , broad in intellect , broad in sympathies , broad in soul. He lends a listening ear to the cry of the down-trodden and oppressed , and with strong and ready arm en circling the weak and helpless , ho bids them rise and hope and live. "lie Is a just man , and believes that a man should bo judged by met It and merit alone , and that the just towards of faithful and patriotic serv' ice should be withheld from no one , for any cause whato\er. "With bis nomination ami election what an Inspiring prospect opens up before the party and the nation With It will come new efforts to pro mote a greater prosperity , and a larger measure of happiness to all who dwell within our borders. "With It will come that calm and peaceful assurance , that while pros perous , happy anil contented at home , a wise , safe and skillful diplo macy guaids and protects our every Interest throughout the civilized world. "And finally , with it will come an advanced step towards the fulfill ment of the great mission of the re publican party. "And that mission will not be per formed until every section of our constitution and every amendment thereof shall be respected and made effective and until every citizen of every section , of every race and of every religion shall proclaim in one grand chorus of the constitution , 'Thou art my shield and buckler. " "God grant that in our party's struggle to reach that time , it may ever have a man to place before the American people for tholr suffrage who has the ability , courage , honesty and aggressiveness of Theodore Roosevelt. The roll of states for nomination was begun at 1:08 : and at 1:15 : It was announced that Roosevelt was nom- , inated. Long before the announce ment was made and the convention knew what the result would be the great demonstration was begun. FAIRBANKS NOMINATED. Running Mate for Roosevelt Named by Senator Dolliver. On the call of states for nomina tions for vco president Alabama yield ed the floor to Iowa and Senator Dol- llvor took the platform to make t'.ie nomination of Senator Fairbanks. The roll call for nomination for vice president was begun at 1:23 : Fairbanks was placed in nomination by Senator J. P. Dolliver of Iowa , who spoke In part as follows : ( "Tho judgement of the republican party Is not only united upon its can didates ; it is also unanimous upon the fundamental principles for which It stands. Wo stand at the beginning of a new era and while the republican party leans upon the counsel of its old leaders , It has not hesitated to sum mon to the responsibilities of public [ Continued on page 0. ] JAPANESE MAKING DETERMINED ATTACK ON PORT A-ITU UK. STORMED FROM LAND AND SEA During Yesterday and Last Night the Attack Continued With Unnbatlng Vljjor , but With Whnt Success tins Not Yet Been Learned. choo Fee , Juno ail , 2io : : p. m It Is reported that the Japanese made an other determined atlacK upon Port Mt bur from land and sen > ostorduy , lime : : ' . nml that the attack continued during last night. The losultH of the attack have not jet been learned. WOULD MEET KUROPATKIN. Japanese Proceeding North for n Gen eral Engagement , London , June 21 ! A dispatch from \ 'eChuiitiK slates Hint the conlllet on the llith lu which I'On Russians \\ere Killed under General Koudrudo- \itch was preliminary In an anticipat ed general engagement. The Japan ese nre advancing northward all along i lie Hue and It Is expected to consul Itliito the two armies ami meet Kuro palKln'H entire torco , but the billet N endeavoring to prevent this. RUSSIAN FLEET DACK. Vlndivostock Squadron Returns to Port and Is Welcomed. Vladlvosloeh , June 21-- ! The trans port Sade , which WUH mink by the Russians , ( lumped a million dollars o | mild Into the sea that will not be available as the sinews of war for the Japanese go\ei ninent. The Vladivostok fleet , which per- tunned this service lor the e/.ar'a gov- eminent , has relumed to port and IIUH 'leon ' given an enthusiastic welcome by the Russians ol the city. Russians Lost Heavily. Ixmdon , June -I ! . A dispatch to the Dally Mall , under date of June 21 , from New Chwnng , says that while a Russian force of 8,1)00 ) , under Geneiiil KondrutsvItch , was traversing Wn- luiigko , nine miles southeast of Kal Chou , June lit , It was surprised b\i concealed Japanese artillery. The Russians lost heavily , their casualties being 1,200 lu number. 1 < l'--iieral KondralHVltch ox'aided his men and led them In good order to an entrenched position Remembered by Kaiser. Indianapolis , Ind | . , Juno 23. Dele gations representing the Gorman mu sical societies of Louls\Illo , Cincin nati , St. Louis , Columbus and other rltles of the central Mutes ha\e gath ered In Indianapolis to take part In the golden Jubilee celebration of the Indianapolis Mneniierchor , one of the best known organizations of its Kind Jii the country. The celebration , which opens this evening and contin ues three days , will take the form of a musical festival In which many noted artists and musicians In addi tion lo a combined chorus of 100 voices will take part. Through the German embassy at Washington the Maenneichor has lecelved a gold medal and n personal letter of con gratulation from Emperor William. Kentucky Lawyers In Session. Louisville , Ky. , June 23. Several hundred leading lawyers and Jurists of the state are attending the third annual meeting of the Kentucky State Bar association. The opening sfssleu v.as held this morning and was de voted to leports of olllcers end com mittees , In addition to the presiden tial address of O. C. Willis , of Sho'by- ' villo. At the afternoon session Judge E. C. O'Rcar of the state court of np- peals spoke on "Tho Petition for Re hearing ; Its I'ses and Abuses , " and was followed by Hon. R. W. Miller , who spoKe on the act relating lo ne gotiable Instruments. Judge Horace L. Lurton of the ( 'lilted States court of appeals at Nashville will deliver the annual address this evening The meeting will continue through tomor row and concludes with a banquet at the Gait house In the evening. U. of M. Commencement. Ann Arbor , Mich. , June 2' ! . The sixtieth annual commencement of the L'nlversity of Michigan was hold this morning In L'nlverslty hall in the presence of alumni and noted guests from all parts of the countiv. The commencement oration was delivered by Professor Calvin Thomas of Co lumbia university , following which the degrees and diplomas were con ferred by President Augell. Indiana Christian Endeavor. Fort Wayne , Ind. , Juno 23. The seventeenth annual state convention of Christian Endeavorers , which opened od In Fort \Vnvne , today , promises to bo the largest and host convention over held under the auspices of the state organization. Throughout the forenoon scores of delegates arrived on every train and many more are expected pected to put In an appearance before night. A big welcoming demonstra tlon Inaugurates the proceedings to night and it will bo Sunday night bo THE CONDITION OF THE WLA1HLR Temperature for Twenty-four Hour Ending nt 8 O'clock This Morning. Forcc.iol for Nebraska. Conditions of ( ho wrilhor tin tr corded for ( ho 21 hours ending at t a m. today. Miixlmum so Minimum lift Average 72 Rainfall 22 Total rainfall for month : t.li : llnrometor jiil | | Chicago , Juno II.-The bulletin Is sued by ( ho Chicago iitnllon of thn United Stains weather bnronii ( hi * morning , glvoa the forocnat for No brnsku us follows : Portly cloudy , with showers tonight and possibly east portion Friday. Coolor. fore the Ilmil completion of the pro gram. A purl In I INi o | ' the speakers Include * Dr J. Wilbur Chapman , the evangelist ; Vim Ogden Vogt , general Mooi'elary of the 1'ulted societies of Christian Kndouvor ; Holier ) K Hpoor , of New York ; Hov. A. II. Phllputt , of Indianapolis , and Cluii'lcH M Mcilbur\ , , of DOH MnlncH. Priil1 P P. Illlhorii , id' Chicago , Is lu chin go ol' Hie musical port Ion ol the convention piognuu PRINCE EDWARDS IOTH BIRTHDAY Llttlp Heir Presumptive to the Eng- llch Tin one Is Remembered by the People and Royalty. London , June 211 This was the tenth birthday of I'rlnre Kdvvnnl , eldest HOII ol the Prince ol Wales and heir presumptive to the Iliiono. In conformity to custom the imnlvorsiiiy was celebrated liy the ringing ol liells lu ( he Curlew tower ol Windsor cas tle and the firing of HiiluloH. The youthful prince was the leclplenl ol handsome piesenls fiom his giand- lutlicr , King 1Mward , and other mem bers of the royal lainll > , ami of con gratulations and piesenls also lioin vnilous courts of Kuropo Roxburghc's Sister Weds. London , June 21 ! . One of the most fashionable weddings of the season look place today when Lady Isabel Innes-Ker , tlio ( bird sister ol the Duke of Uo\biirgho , was married to Guy Wilson , son of Charles Wilson , of Trnnby Croft , and hi other of Muriel Wilson The bridal couple wore the loclplcnts of countless wedding presents of great value , Including a handsome gift from King ICdward and Queen Alexandra , and a magnificent paruio of diamonds from the younger Duchess of Roxbiirgho , formerly Miss May Goolet ol New York. Benefit for Clement Scott. London , June 21 ! . The theatrical benefit given at Ills Majesty's theater this afternoon lor Clement Scoll , the dean of Kngllsh critics , proved lo be ono ol the most notable benefit per formances since that given some yeais ago for the late Nellie Furren. Nearly every odor and actress of note now in London , took part , the number In cluding Sir Henry Irving , Arthur Itourchler , George Alexander. Mrs. Patrick Campbell , Mrs. Langtry and Beerbohn Tree. Mr. Tree appeared lu a new and entertaining monologue , specially written for the occasion. PIERCE MAN SEES THE GAME Is Caught by the Ancient .Padlock Graft by Smooth Pair in Omaha. Omaha , Neb , June 2. ! . Charles Swartof Pierce , Nob. . Is another farmer who has not heard of the an cient padlock game , one of the heir looms of ancient times. Mr. Swart/ arrived In the city with plenty of money and curiosity. Before ho left he was short on both. As ho i elated the story , ho met a man nt the Tnlon depot while ho was waiting for a train toislt the St. Louis exposition. The man was very much pleased to meet Mr. Swart/ , be cause , ho , too. was on his way to the exposition and it would be so nice for the two of them to make the trip to gether. The stranger had several grips full of wearing apparel , money und other things which he would have to get before he could leave , and he asked his new-found friend to go with him and help carry the grips to the depot. Mr. Swartz , being of an accommodating turn , fell In with the plans of the stranger and the two went to a saloon some distance from the depot. On the way the stranger found a little padloqk , which was worn smooth from contact of the flu- serb of its numorons victims. The usual argument ensued about whether It could bo opened without a key , and the usual third party arrived on the scene In time to make a hot. Mr. Swarlz was busy holding the stakes when the ostensible policeman walked up und placed the three under arrest , exhibiting his star with much show of authority. In order to keep from going to the penitentiary for the rest of his natural life Mr , Swnrtz produced all the money ho had , ? 75 , and paid It over to the policeman , who told him ho had a narrow escape. Helng out of money the agrlclturallst took the first train for Pierce. He intimated Just prior to his departure that ho would never leave the good old farm again. THREE HUNDREDTH ANNIVER SARY OF DISCOVERY. PLANNING FOR .MONTIIO. ' Under Gcncr.il Direction of the 11 hi. torlcnl Society of New Urutiswlok Today's Program Includes Regatta and Opening of Library. ML John , N. n , Juno 2:1Ht : John was on loio today In celebration of Hie three hundredth anniversary of I be discovery of this HOC ! Ion of tlio \iiioilcnii continent by the French o.t- Illinois , Champhiln ami Do MonlH. The tercentenary Is being celebrated uNo this week at Calais , Mo. , and ni MiiloiiH poiniR in Nova lOeolla and New HrmiNWlcli. Preparations for iho celebration here Imvo boon golni ; forward for mouth * past HIH ! the re sult Is one of the blgnesl affnlrn ever icon horo. The celeluiilion IN under the general direction of the Historical Soilely of Now llritnswlck. The various features of today's pro .un Include a renal lo lu the fore noon and Iho formal opening of the iovCainegle library Ibis afternoon. In the llbruij IIMH boon placed handsome memorial tnblnt of Cham- plain. Tomorrow will bo ( he big day ot the celebration when warships will be In the harbor represent Ing the na vies of Iho United Rlales , Great Ilrll- iilu and Franco. There will bo a mill- lary and naval parade and In the evening a general Illumination of Urn BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Frank Nell and Gcis Uezenalt are logo Twenty Rounds nt St. Louis Tonight. St. Louis. M.I , June 2-The : ! West Knd AHilellc club expects a big crowd on band tonight when FianK Nell , Lho bantamweight champion , and Gus Do- /eniili , the Cincinnati bantam , conn logother. The two Illtlo fighters an matched to go twenty rounds at ! .2l pounds , ringside , fora purse of $1,000. This will bo the first long light that Nell has iinderlaken In the east , and his showing with the clover Cincin nati boy will be watched with Interest- Nortb Carolina Democrats. GiooiiBb'jro ' , N. < \ , Juno 23. The democratic state convention " 'wan culled to order here at noon today for the purpose of nominating candldatoH for governor and other stale olllcerH and lo select delegates at largo and alternates to the national convention nt St. Louis. Indications point to an unlnstruclf'd delegation to the SL Louis convention , though n strong Parker sentiment Is manifested. Former College President Weds Dainillo , Ky. , June 2 : ! . Miss Loila. S. McKee , wlio recently resigned the presidency of the Westem College for Women nt Oxford , O. , was married here today to James D Welch , or Kansas City. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's moth er and was attended by many frlonds. Mr. and Mrs. Welch will spend sev eral months In Europe before taking up their permanent residence In Kan sas City. THE FOURTH AT THE FAIR. Independence Day to be Observed With Befitting Ceremonies. St. Louis , June 22. The committee on ceremonies of the exposition Is engaged upon piepaiatlons of an elab orate program for the celebration of the Fourth of July. It Is the purpose to make Independence day surpass In Interest and attendance all prevloua ( lays of the world's iiiir , not except ing the opening day , April 30 , which was a record bieaker In exposition history. The plans as contemplated are not yet perfected in detail. They will In clude features of special Interest , be ginning early in the day and contin uing far into the night. The director of woiks has already ertered upon n scheme of Illumination which will eclipse In splendor and uniqueness the present wonderful display. It Is the Intention to have a series of at tractions which will be free to nil. The concession amusements will , of course , be running , but the exposition management Intends to supplement these with numerous features given In the plazas during the day and the evening. Information received through railroad channels indicates a very largo attendance from the sur rounding territory. The Fourth of July falls upon Mon day this year. In view of the pro mised attendance of at least a Quarter of a million of people , the exposition management will largely increase the number of free seats , the provisions for free water and other free conve niences. The steam railroads and street railroads will moke special ef fort to handle the crowds. To encou rage the coming of picnic parties , the three hundred acres of woodland and lawn In the southern part of the grounds will bo put In condition for the use of such parties.