Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-17
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Was Benwood Painted by Democrats on
Saturday.

Was Benwood Painted by Democrats ON
Saturday.
Saturday afternoon and night was GER
tainly a Democratic holiday in this little
city. Democracy put on its gayest colors.
BOOSTERS, big r~oosters, medium sized roos-
tiers, and diminuive ROSTERS, were to be
seen on every hand; in fact it was st.
Rooster day. The day will be q memof-
able one. not alone for The monster parade,
but for the character and standing OF those
who participated. Early in the morning q
nicely yorned inyit ton was extended to
the members of the Blaine and Logan club
to participate, but they were not equal TO
the occasion. in fact the major portion o,
that Renaissance hid themselves IN OBJ
scure or remote portions of our young city,
The delicate condition of their nervous sys-
fem being unable TO endure the shock OF a
Democratic triumphal procession. Inc
B.llaire and Moundsville clubs DID
themselves proud by their handsome
uniforms and gentlemanly bearing. Whilst
the procession was passing mp Second
street, it wal a glare of red flame from
Sinclair drug store away up to Democratic
headquarters. in truth, she was painted
as she never was before, to say nothing OF
the decorations which covered the houses.
Chinese lanterns were strung across the
street in. profession. Conspicuous in the
procession was James G. Blaine on his way
up the historic Salt River. One of the
procession was a wagon loaded with thirty
seven bright little girls, representing the
States. They made the welkiu' ring with
their merry songs and laughter. The boys
marched b%uoysntly, inspired with vic
tory. The mingled feeling Of anxiety
and determination which had unremitngly
characterized them previous to the
election had given way to unrestrained
shouts of exultation in a grand, great and
glorious victory, whilst the crowds who
thronged the sidewalks kept up a c~ontinu-
Gus cheer. A faint cheer for Blaine by
limorous Republicans would elicit bursts OF
laughter from the processionists.
Cur genial physician, DR.. H. P. Ford,
has prescribed rest, absolute quiet for the
Republican patients. The jar and strain
incident to the past few days has completely
overcome them, hence the prescription OF
rest. Some of the boys having no cannon,
procured a car-bumper and taking it to the
top of the hill began firing %salutes, but the
condition of the patent aforesaid was such
hat the Mayor issued his proclamation com
manding silence on the part ofthat embryo
gun.
The members of the Benwood Cornet
Band played as they never played before
and received enconiums Of praise from the
crowds as they passed along. They are
gentlemanly set OF young men and furnish
music equal 10 the best in the State. AS the
procession was returning from South Ben.
wood q certain lady, who ought to know
better, began q fusilade with her tongue,
describing the party as all being thieves,
~rascals and God only knows what else. She
lid not raise herself by her foolish acts in
he estimation OF sensible people. Ladies
20 not generally use such language even
Under provocatior.
The private residences of all the Demo
Gratis were brilliantly illuminated, but the
following were particularly noticeable:
Messrs. Barrit, Eebe, briggs, Cots, Rem
rolf. Dugan. Deegan, Curren, Travis
McJilton and o number Of others which
space prevents to mention.
The steel planters will give a hop Friday
night IN the J. Lazier hall.