Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-08
DRIDGEPORT.

James G. Blaine appeared here Yesterday
afternoon and Immediately left over the
Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling railroad
for Canton amid the greatest enthusiasm.
The procession which escorted him over
from Wheeling arrived about ; clock. 1t
was headed by Kramer's band followed by
Blaines carriage, marching around which
were the famous plumed Knights of Wheel
ing, forming in hollow square. from
Wheeling to the depot here and
presenting n magnificent spectacle. The
Blaine and Logan Club of Bridgeport, all
wearing white hats and carrying canes, fol-
lowvd the knights, after which came two
carriages containing the balance of the
party. The Plumed Knights were accom-
panied bv their drum corps and that superb
drum major Capt Turner, and numbered
about 90 men. The Bridgeport Club which
is fine looking one, numbered about 10
men and was accompanied by its splendid
drum corps. The procession marched di-
rectlc TO the depot where a large crowd OF
admirers were present As soon as it made
its appearance the locomotives in the ward
began whistltny for all they were worth
and kept this up for some time. The
crowd becam" wild and checred to their
| heart content presenting "A scene that was
never before witnessed in Bridgeport, and
one that never will be forgotten. As soon
rs soon as the shrill whistling and the
cheering ub,iied. Blaine arose in his car
riage and addressed the Plumed Knights
congratnlating them on their organization,
and thanking them Tor their kindness, and
stating that he was glad to see the yourg
men taking such an active part in politics.
lie said that it was the same all over the
country, that tws-thirds of the young men
were Republicans and that they would be the
means Of leading the ticket to victory. At
the close he was enormously applauded
The knights then formed and he shook
hands with each one OF them, after which
he bade the crowd goodbye and boarded
his elegant car, Cleveland belonging to
the b. & o., and the train, consisting of
Supt Townscnds car and another coach,
drawn by Engine No. l3, all gorgcously
decorated with flags and bunting, immeli-
ately pulled ort Tor Canton amid hearty
cheering. The little city was nicely dec
GRATED in honor of the event and from the
time the party appeared until the train left
the enthusiasm was intense.
TOWN MOTIFS.
Mr. George N Woodbridge and witc, Of
Bellaire, were the quests OF Bridgeport
friends yesterday. Yesterday Mr.. Robert
Alchison bet Mr Brosc Arrick 500 that
Cleveland will he the next President Of the
United States. The money was placed on
deposit in the Bridgcnort Bank. A large
number Of Bridgeportcrs took in the Wild
"',s' '.' - :. :: -" Grounds Yesterday
End pronounce il tirStcass in every par
icular country pcopIc were down in force
he Republican marching organizations OF
this city will participate in the big demon
,tratiom nj Steubcnvie next SATURDAY. night
The campaign is getting red hot The
Cleveland and Hendricks clubs, numbering
over fifty uniformed men with flags and
transparcncies, went down to BeIIalre on
Monday nget and took part in the big re-
ccption given Gov. f0ady. \ number
went to SteubenviIc last night also. No
policc business Yesterday. Fine saddle
rock oysters are sold at Macks.
Capt. Il T. Dcvries, Of the B. o road
was in town Yesterday. j {. Dent is under
the weather. Hon. Il. j. Alexander has
remoued his office into A. j. Baggs, new
building. Mcs#crs Mckee and Deems and
Misses Mamie Cooke and Lille Alexander
spent Tuesday at Iiairpont with friends.
Mcssrs Ei. Bowie, Jack Kelly and J.. II.
iasron. OF Bclaire Mr. Irwin, Of CIaysville.
Pa. Miss Bee Holiday of SteubenvtIle,
and Miss Jessie Sharp, of Belaire, were
here visiting among their many friends yes
terday