Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-10-17
GRANDLY GREETED.

| Cleveland's Magnificent Reception by the
Business Men of New York.
NEW YoRE, 0ctoberl6.-At an early hosr
this morning the organization which took
part in the reception of Governor Cleveland
in Brooklyn assembled at their respective
headquarters. From all parts of the city
they marched with flags and banners flying
to the stations assigned them in the streets
adjoining entrance to the East river bridge
where they fell into line and awaited the ar
rival of the guest of the day. All the space
{ or blocks above the bridge entrance wac
thronged with citizens waiting to welcome
the Presidential candidate. The chair
man OF the campaign committee, ex-
Senator Murtha and others OF the
Committee, the Chairman Of the Young
Democrats and independent Republicans
received the Governor when he arrived in
his carriage, on the Brooklyn side OF the
bridge. The vast throng Of people Assem-
bled cheered enthusiastically, and above
the deafening roar rose piercing shrieks OF
steam whistles from steam boats and tugs
on the river Business houses and private
residences in the neighoorhood were deco
rated with bunting and every window was
filed with men and women. The men
added their voices to those OF the cheering
throng below, and hundreds oil white
handkerchiefs futtered in the hands Of
ladies. Standing up in his open barouche,
the Governor bowed his acknowledgements
in response to the greeting accorded him
and looked out upon the enthusiastic throng
with pleased smile His expression was
one Of entire selfpossession, satisfaction
and
Quiet Confidence.
The Governors carriage took its place in
the line. the uniformed organizations as
sumed their positions, bands struck up lively
marching airs, and the procession moved
toward the Pierrepout House through
streets lined with crowded and
cheering spectators aud beneath flags
and banners waving in the breeze from
houses along the route As cheer after
cheer broke out and thousands of ladies al
open windows waved their handkerchiets
the Governor repeatedly bowed on either
side in response TO the hearty greetings
The plaza surrounding the City Hall was
ieusely thronged, and from the building
itself waved the national and State colors
in honor Of the city's guest Governor
Cleveland was driven to the Piereponi
House, where large number Of people
awaited his arrival, among them many o.
the most distinguished men of this
State. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was
also present and heartily cheered
Alter shaking hands with largr
lumber Of people introduced to him the
Governor was escorted 10 the Art Assembly
rooms. connected with the Academy OF
Music on Montague street. The building
u as hauisomelv decorated with bunting and
. .yergreens, aud was densely throaged. The
street without was also crowded to its Ut
;uosi capaci,E As the Governor appeared
II n the street on bis way to the Acsdemy
ne vas again cheered by
Thousands of Voices.
I~t1E entering the building be was surrounded
hy Il. -. a. aiiing him there to greet him
= nd Tor some time he was kept busy shaking
he hands Of hundreds Of citizens. Among
hem we're Mayor Low, Commissioners
!ieshman and Partridge Aldermen Kane,
Collins and 0elans, Corpotation Counsels
TAYLOR. Horne aad DemiRg. Senate, hier-
Ian, Joseph c, Hending, and Senator
Jacobs.
He was escorted from the Academy and
once more took his seat in the carriage
Graud Marshal Gen John B. Woodward
gave the signal and the procession started
for Ridges0sd Park where the grand
Barbecue feature Of The day was held.
In the proeession were q mounted escort
Of police. Grand Marshall Woodward, Chief
Aide; Col Wm J. DenshAw and assistants,
mounted escort Grover Cleveland aud dis
ringuisned guests in carriages, Reception
| Com mittee in carriages, war veterans
organizations Of uniformed campaign clubs
visiting organizations, ward organizations
aud wagons representing business, agricul-
| raral and trade interests. The route travers-
| ed vas pearly Eve miles long and through
ou, Its entire length crowis lined its pas
| sage sending forth constant succession OF
| cheers as the Governors carriage appeared
| A large number of buildings along the
| route we're Handsomely decorated and every
window was thronged Sith spectators.
The procession reached the Park at 2:lo
amid the cheers of vast multitude already
on the grounds. The arrival Of Governor
Cleveland at the main entrance was the sig.
rsl for 9 salute of 100 guns. The enth1s
iasm was intense and 50 great was the
crowd that it vas With some difficulty the
procession could enter the iuclosure. The
committee Of arrangements had large
force employed from early morning, aud
everything was in readiness to receive the
distinguished guests Alsrge banner va
thrown across the street from the hotel With
the full sized portraits Of the candidates Anf
words The Choice Of Kings County.
Al the entrance to the park was q larg'
arch gaily trimmed with aags and banner
and excellent portraits Of Cleveland an
Hendricks. The hotel itself EAs literally
covered with patriotic emblena Frou
eyery window was suspended ssgs, ever
nation being represented and long stream
ers Of bunting hung from The roof to tn
ground, arranged in many tasteful design:
Cuder the arch Of welcome passed the pr
cession. the Governor and the party pr
eeeding Immediately TO the grand stan,
other divisions taking positions !
frori Of ,he rtmsining fonr stands
large brass band On lofty stand IN d
. centre ,he plaza PLACED Hal 70 Il
: Ckar" 81 tte division passed aloag y
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