Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-07-13
The Democrats Have Their Day.

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The Democratic campaign was for
malIv opened in Shepherdstown last
Saturday. when Senator John Il. hen
ma of this State and Hon. Benton bic
Millin. Member of Congress from Ten
nessee, made rousing speeches to a
big crowd of people. The arrange
ments were in charge of a committee
of members of the Democratic Club,
and were highly creditable to the gen
tlemen who worked so hard TO perfect
them. a platform was erected III the
College Yard. Flags and bunting and
the red bandanna had been most taste
| fully arranged. benches and seats pro-
yided. so that the speakers and the
audience were able to enjoy fully the
occasion. At five o'clock in the after
noon Hon. Benton McMillin was in
troduced by b. F. Harrison, Esq. Mr..
McMillin was not long in getting
close hold Oh the attention of the au-
dience, and for an hour and hall he
kept that hold, only being interrupted
by the cheers and applause that were
so frequently evoked by the strong
points he made. The speaker COM
pared the records of the two parties,
and then contrasted their principles
as they are at present He showed
the Republican tariff ideas and those
of the Democratic party. lie routed
the enemy, horse, foot and dragons,
only leaving enough for Senator Ken
ma to jump on in the evening. Mr..
McMillin used many anecdotes to IL
lustrate his points, and he made the
Democrats laugh until their sides
ached.
In the evening at 8 o'clock Senator
kenna was announced for a speech.
He was introduced by Col. Henry kyd
Douglas. of Maryland. who happened
to be in town. in ii few eloquent words.
The cheers that greeted Senator Ken
ma when he came TO the front of the
platform showed the estimation in
which he was held by the people.
There was tremendous crowd pres
ent. Every seat within sound of his
voice was occupied while a large
number stood up, crowding around
the platform. Many ladies were in
terested listeners TO the effective and
eloquent speech that followed. The
Senator made IL splendid address. In
logical, fOrcibe way he presented
the issues of the day, clearly and def
nitely discussing the past, the present
and the probable future of the gov
eminent under Democratic and Re
publican rule, and i'll passing paying
his respects to the candidates OF the
two parties. He too dwclt on the tar
if and exposed the fallacics of the
protectiOniSts. He reviewed the poll
cy of the Republican party in scathing
terms, and punctured their preten-
sions without mercy. He was hearth
" applauded throughout his speech
When Senator kenna concluded
there were loud calls for Mr.. McMil-
lin. and that gentleman responded in
All effective speech of about fifteen
minutes duration.
Both of the speakers were present
ed with lovely bouquets in the name
Of the ladies of Shepherdstown, which
were accepted with complimentary
remarks to the givers
The Shepherdstown Cornet Band
furnished the music for the occasion,
and played unusually well. Later in
the evening it serenaded the speakers
at the hotel.
After the speaking the fireworks
committee made "a lovely display.
Rockets, roman candles, red fire, blue
fire, green fire. bombs, spit devils and
so on lit up the public square and
made the heavens beautiful.
Many Of ourpeople called on MesSrs.
Kenna and McMillm at the Entler
Hotel. They remained at the hotel
until Sunday morning, when Mr.
Charles H. Knott drove with them to
Harper's Ferry, stopping on the way
at Col Morgan's camp below town.
Senator's Kenna's little son accompa-
MED him.