Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-11-27
summit Pofnt .T.IbiIates.


Tic .r,. g, enthusiasm that has perya-
lied o. entire coaaty has been oy no means
latca, 81, fais piacc. BY the aggressiveness
Of the democratic element, the majorities in
the state snl na.ional canvass were very
largely Increased, so tha; from the very
shades of repuhlicsnism We emerged, with
flying ro,ors, the broad ligh; of pro-
gressiye achievement. In view Of these
facts sfl ,ne rejoicing lelt in the successful
issue O. ,ae al. ouai campaign, determi-
nation wa, rs.nced to celebrate in = betting
manner .Ie grea; triumph. Tuesday night,
the ls,l iur,art. gas settled upon for the
demos -l' ~, aul Notwithstanding the
Threatening aspect Of the weather a full pro-
gram was inaugurated and carried out.
The sombre shades OF an intense darkness
hardly settled, when the whole neighbOr-
hood, for miles around, was Illuminated
A large straw rick, donation from Mr, w.
NJ. Clements and Mr., Robinson, upon which
had been emptied barrel OF coal oil, lalso
d donation from Mr. Clementsl, was lighted,
producing the biggest blaze that mas light
ed the country, in shape Of bonfire, this
campaign Tar-barrels were also ignited.
and added their contribution to pervading
brlliancy Of the CHIT Many houses inthe
village and It's vicinity were also iiumina-
ted. About o'clock a procession was form
/ Ell in the public square, where, after apprs-
pirate ceremonies, Ben Batter was burned
in elGgy amid loud cheers and display of
fireworks. At the signal from the Chief
| Marshal, Capt. W. H. Hilleary, the process
sion moved. proceeding through the princi-
pal streets. Immediately following the Chf
Marshal, and heading the procession, was q
triumpbal car, drawn by four horses, bear
no the inscriptions Blaine died Nov. /, :"
on one side aud on tie other Cleveland,
Hendricks and Reform Folio ing was a
regiment of mounted tore bearers. The
line OF march was marked by diScharEe Of
rockets and other fi'e m ssies Of like char
act-r which, by-and bye, struck such terror
to the FESTIVE steed OF Chief Marshal lille
airy that the c. m. was inspired with the con-
tagion aud surrendered him TO an attend
ant and took a plac on the triumphal car
amid very great enthusiasm. After march
ing and re-maFching the procession halted
before the grand stand and witnessed very
creditable pyroiechnic disp ay directed and
manae by Capt. II lleary, assiste- by Mr..
johnson. The affair was an entire success,
and reflects credit upon the management
and partici ants. The asseAblage was
quite rye but would have been much lar
ger had the weather been encouraging.
Mr. z. 4. Colston was very liberal con-
tribJor. Mr.. IL. A. Way WAS .lso very ca
ergetic, but the m It enthusiastically err
getic worker was Capt Hilleary. lie yield
cd 70 20 disco fragments, and in his indie
fltigabe e.f.rts nspi ed his co-workers with
a zeal that er purchases success. The
thanks o. the commun ty are due him fer
the mastery management Of the entire de-
moustration: .or the conception Of the pro-
gram and the executive ability displayed in
Is administration. Much disappointment
was expressed that the promised speakers
were not present,
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