The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-10-04
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
GRAND RECEPTION OF BLAINE IN
COLUMBUS. OHIO.
Governor Cleveland at Buffalo. and
the Warm Greetings OF
His Friends. Etc.

| tfNE ltAUIE, OclODcT NV ciue mas
been obtained to the miscreant who
fired into the train ut Sullivan on We'd
nesday night. narrowly missing st. John,
the Prohibition candidate for President,
whom 1t Is thought the shot was fred at.
ERIE, Pa, October 3.-Ieo Schreck
and wife, and John Flicke, had Sis de-
posted in the Erie County Savings
bank when the bank suspended. The
loss OF the money drove them insane.
Thinking afterward that they were COM
hitting great sin, they inflicted self
nagelation, and to-day two officers saw
the many and wife digging grave in
the back pard. The mouse was entered
and they found the people intended to
enact the death Of Christ, to be followed
by the killing OF children to represent
the slaughter of the innocents. All
were arrested.
NEWPORT, II. l., October 3.-Bancroft,
the historian, celebrated his sith birth
day anniversary to-day. Congratula-
tions from all parts of the world poured
In The reception was largely attended
and was delightful affair. Bancroft
received from cottagers many floral de-
vices. Mrs. Anna Lodge, mother of
Henry Cabot Lodge, sent n wreath; Mrs.
Winthrop, wife of Robert G. Winthrop,
and Mrs. Anna Ticknor, widow of the
historian. called on the distinguished
gentleman. The celebration was quiet,
owing to the lndispositlon Of Mrs. Ban
croft, who all day was compelled to
keep her room
COLUMBUS, October 3.-Nothing in Mr..
Blaine's tour, from Boston westward,
has excelled In enthusiasm the great
demonstration in Columbus this even
ing, and there have been only two or
three larger in the history of the city.
This crowd In the streets when the train
arrived was greater than has greet him
at any other point reached, except one
at Rochester. The State committee en-
gagged rooms ut the Neel house, from
which MIR. Blaine could review the pro-
cession in the evening, but instead of
stopping at the hotel, Mr.. Blaine went
from the depot to the house of his kins-
man. Henry Miller. lie had formal
escort, composed of uniformed Republi-
can clubs, but the escort of people who
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and behind II was very much larger.
Opposite the Neel house large stand
had been erected and in front of the
hotel facing the square, q small tempo
rary balcony had been constructed.
The people were so densely packed on
the street below that 1t seemed impos-
sible to clear way for the procession.
They kept their eyes on the little bal
cony and kept up such storm Of cheers
and calls for "Blaine," "Blaine," that
the gentleman was finally obliged to APP
pear and make speech. Governor
Foster, Hon. A. w. Tenny and Hon. j.
ii. Finerty followed with brief speeches.
When the head ofthe procession reached
the Neel house Blaine again appeared
on the balcony and was cheered as
wildly and as loudly as at first. There
he stayed and reviewed the procession.
which lasted about an hour and half.
In II were several workingmens' organi-
Zations, bearing banners with such de-
vices ms mo free trade In ours" mo
foreign standard for American wages;''
"Cleveland's headquarters are In Eng
land" etc. etc. After the procession
had passed Senator Hale, of Maine,
made few remarks from the hotel bal
oony, and several speeches were made
from other stands.
/
body in Buffalo to-day is talking about
the great demonstration last night in
honor of Governor Cleveland. The
weather cleared Off beautifully after
yesterdays storm, and large numbers OF
visiting organizations remained for the
purpose Of paying their respects to Gov.
ernor Cleveland. AS is his habit. he
rose early, Notwithstanding the fatigue
caused by the reception last night, and
after breakfast at his rooms with his
Albany friends, received the first callers
at $3.50. From that hour until luncheon,
which he also took In his room, at 2:30
there was an uninterrupted stream oil
visitors, including persons in all condi.
tions OF life from the humble laborine
had hearty hand-shake and pleasant
word. Among those who visited the
Governor were many of his old friends
and acquaintance in Buffalo, who had
known him when he came here n poor
and almost friendless boy, who hat
watched his career in his chosen profes.
sion and who now united In honorinl
him. Very frequently the Governor
called up remiscenoes, and was always
in excellent spirits. This evening the
Governor drove about the city VISITING
old friends, many Of whom he had MOI
seen since his election to the guberna
torial chair. This evening tn,
Governor was given dinner at the res.
idence of Mrs. Walter Carr. Justic,
Field, of the United States Suprem,
court, was one of the guests. BishoI
Ryan and Father Cronin called on tn,
Governor to-day and a pleasant cha
was had, in which the Governor tool
occasion to absent, In the most emphat
lie manner, the charge that he had ever
directly or Indirectly, Influenced an,
member OF the legislature regarding tn
disposition of the ''freedom of WORSHIP
BILL" SO as to relieve the Governo
from any embarrassment, Father Cronil
will make this statement In next week
issue Of the Catholic Union and Times
Governor Cleveland returned to tn
Genesee house from dinner, Mt 1880 p. M
and made preparations for his departure
A large number Of citizens, the Cleve
land Legion, in body called on him (
bid him good speed. The Governor
departure was quiet; in accordance wit
his desire no demonstration was mad,
At ii the Governor drove to the depC
with his Albany friends and boarded tn
Cincinnati express, leaving here at ll:a
pm. Large crowds congregated at tn
depot and as the train moved ont heart
cheers were given.
Another Fiend.
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