The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-08
The Republicans of West Viginia Inspired
with Fresh Hope and Confidence by
the Visit Of Their Chief.
Effect of Mr.. Blaine's Timely and FOrci-
BILE Advocacy Of Protective Tariff.
The Journey Up the Valley of the Tusca
rawas-NO Abatement in the Enthusi-
asm and Heartiness of the Greetings.
IN TWO STATES.
Mr.. Blaine Completes His Visit to West Vir-
ginia and Returns to Ohio.

Mr.. Blaine Completes His Visit to West vir-
ginia and Returns to Ohio.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
CANTON, O., Oct Mr. Blaine spent Mon
day night at Marietta He crossed the Ohio
river in a skif at halfpast o'clock and board
ed his train, which stood waiting for him on the
West Virginia side Mr. Blaine's visit to West
Virginia has inspired the Republicans of that
State with fresh hope and confidence. They
are well organized, and are working unanimous
ly. Mr. Blaine's presence has caused them to
make more spirited and determined effort than
before for success in October and November
His speeches on protection and his apt compari-
sons between the condition of Ohio and West
Virginia were forcible, timely, and effective
His appearance has excited the warmest kind of
enthusiasm at all points which he visited. The
reception at Parkersburg in his behalf itself the
greatest political demonstration ever witnessed
there, was made memorable by the speech of
Charles Caldwell indorsing Mr.. Blaine and the
principles Of the Republican party. Mr.. Cald
well has been ons of the leading Democrats of
West Virginia. The indications are that the Re-
publicans are gaining ground rapidly and surely.
Every day is worth hundreds of votes to them.
The news from the back counties in West Vir
ginia, where the Democrats had great strength,
is of highly encouraging nature. The fight is
being made on State issues and the only danger
Republicans have to fear is that the attention of
the people may be diverted from the considera-
ton of State affairs to the discussion of national
issues, which do not appeal so plainly and di-
rectly to the interests of the voters.
Tba ras, ~, Mill l1o
made from the small farmers, and the skilled
mechanics and other labOrers. Woolgrowing is
receiving more attention each year in West Vir-
ginia, and the men who own sheep are interested
in having a protective tariff The value and
necessity of protection is also apparent to the
workingmen. If the Democrats carry West
Virginia in October it will be by a very small
majority, and the Republicans will reduce that
majority to nothing in November.
Mr.. Blaines journey to-day was extremely
hattering and full of political significance His
first speech was delivered at Sistersville. The
road, till l o'clock in the afternoon, followed the
Ohio river, and Mr.. Blaine was able to address
his remarks on every occasion to large audi
ences, made up from the people of two
States. His speeches were largely in the
his time to the tariff, and urged the people of
West Virginia to elect Judge Maxwell Governor
in October. The enthusiasm in West Virginia
was intense, and of demonstrative nature. At
Sistersville the people were determined to shake
hands with him. One man climbed upon the
platform and repeatedly shouted "Give me
something Mr.. Blaine; give me something"
Mr.. Blaine wrote his autograph on a telegraph
blank and presented it to the man, who read it
with shout of joy and leaped to the ground,
waving it over his head. The crowd made a
rush for him, and he was forced to divide it in
a dozen pieces, which the possessors proudly
bore off as souvenirs
At Darlington there was large crowd
at the depot, with banners and band
In the assemblage there was a great number
of Germans from Monroe county, O. The Ger
mans of both States are wheeling grandly into
line.
A short distance above New Martnsville the
train stopped at the residence of George D. Cur
tbs, who was a class mate of Mr.. Blaines. He
visited the house and returned laden with fruit
and flowers.
When the train reached the suburbs of Wheel
ing the great iron and nail mills and the glass
houses blew their whistles vigorously and the
workmen rushed out and cheered the passing
train. The men who earn their livelihood by
the sweat of their brows never lose an opportu-
nifty to show their good feeling for Mr.. Baine
Mr.. Blaine spoke at Wheeling on Capital Square
and 10000 or 1000 people listened to him and
cheered him heartily. Judge Tenney spoke after
Mr.. Blaine.
At o'clock, Mr. Blaine, escorted by the
Plumed Knights of Wheeling, crossed the Ohio
and took the cars for Canton, The valley of the
Tuscarawas was hung with flags and wreathed
with plumes from one end to the other this after
noon. At Maynard and Flushing there were
great crowds, headed by bands At Butler, a
Democratic hamlet poll of the votes on the
platform showed that there were fifty-six Repub-
licans and twenty-eight Democrats. At dozen
places, where no stops were made, many
people were gathered to cheer the train
At Uhrichsville 5000 people assembled at the
station to greet Mr.. Blaine. At New Philadel
phia, few miles north, there was another great
crowd. and several companies of riders and
Plumed Knights Canal Dover gave most cor
dial and pleasant greeting to Mr.. Blaine, and
laundering cheers broke from the crowd as the
train rolled in Mr. Blaine spoke from stand
near the track Twenty three handsome young
their electoral votes to Blaine, presented him
with bouquets.
Mr.. Blaine and party spent the night at Can
ton. He addressed great assemblage in the
public square at o'clock. His visit to Ohio is
accomplishing great results.