Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-06
THE OLD ROMAN"
JUDGE ALLEN g. THURMAN PASSES
THROUGH TIE CITY,
And Is rendered q Royal Welcome and Enthu-
siasic Reception Scenes q! the
R&0. Depot

R&0. Depot
Judge Allen G. Thurman, the next Vice
President Of the United States, was accord
cd an enthusiastic reception at the B. & o.
depot, last evening. as he passed through
the city on his way to Washington, D. O.
II was not generally known thst the
"Old Roman" was 10 como through last
evening, for certain, and many people
thought he would not, on account Of the
mistake the previous evening. but .
large number of citizens gather
ed at the depot, nevertheless. The
teain due here at Clio did not arrive until
half an four after that time, and as it
came mp through the yard IL was besieged
by hundreds Of men, women and children,
all aDx'cas TO get glance at Judge Thur.
man, and he was greeted with the mo,t
enthusiastic cheers.
Two REGIsTsR representatives were the
first to enter the Judges private car and
shake hands with him, being welcomed 10
the cordial manner well known to al
those who have met the Judge. The party
occupying The car consist ed Of Judge Thur
man.. his SON Allen W. Thurman and wife
and their three children, one OF whom,
Miss Nins, is a very charming young lady
The other two are bright little Toys, and
they are accompanied by their nurse. Mr.
B. 8. Cowen, q former Bellaire boy, Wit
represents the Associated Press, alio accom-
paniss the party.
HOW he WAS GREETED.
As the car backed into tie depot Judg'
Thurman sat at the window, and tht
crowd, which had by that time swelled ;,
about 1, 500 people, gave cheer after chez
for the 'Old Roman" Red fire wa
burned, sky-rockets sent up and the great
est enthusiasm prevailed. When tie ca
stopped the Judge stepped onto the from
platform aud again was he greeted with
series of cheers that almost raised the roo
of the depot. When quiet had been re
stored the Judge said:
| his REMARKS.
MY FRIENDs:-I am very much obliged
for your more than friendly and cordia
welcome, and I would lib e very much Il
shake hands with all Of you, but my RICH
hand has been doing so much shaking
latsly that it is almost use less, and 1t i
really painful for me to use it. However
if you oil do your duty, as I know yor
will and we succeed, after the election IL
November, / will get q new hand ant
shake with you all.
would like 10 make you speech, as
feel o great deal of interest In West Vir
GINA and her people having done great
deal OF work IN the State. The fact is,
rather feel at home in West Virginia.
would like to tell you Of some of the
deception practice1 upon the people b!
Republican stump speakers. In al M
experience have never seen anythin,
like the audaciiy of that party in wilful)!
and knowingly misrepre ,enting the ISSUES
of the campaign. would ike to get 6r'
to the tails of some of their kites ant
burn them up, but if attempted to maxi
q speech, before could get fairly started
the train would run away and woult
have to run with it, 30 ! will simpl!
thank You again for your greeting and So!
good night"
A THOUSAND THRoATs
then Joined in giving Judge Thurma,
three heerty cheers and he returned to tn
car. A committee of Democrats consistinr
of Col. Robt. White, w. @. Handlsn, T.
Riley, John L. Hobbr, Henry M. Russell
and John l.. Rice then entered th
car to ask the Judge if be could not arrspg
. date to come to Whee lung some time II
the rear future, aud they were promises
by Judge Thurman that he would take tn
matter into consideration and arrange L
come if possible.
As the train pulled cut many Demo
Gratis attempted to get on the car ant
shake hands with the distinguished gen
tlemau, and none who succeeded in reach
+ ing him were refused warm grasp, not
withstanding the crippled condition of hi
hand.
The next Vice President, notwithstand
ing all the Republican lies to the contrary
is now enjoying good health, and one +
look at him as he sp2sa7ed last evening
would not for an instant attempt to den.
that he is Q
Il VIGOROUS AND HEARTY MAN.
His health is very good and, as he re
marked last evening, he is made of tougl
material that can stand great deal. Any
way, he doesn't show any evidences of hi
untiriDg work thus far this campsigu. Tn
car in which Judge Thurman and party ar
making their trip is the private car o
Chairman Brice and the sitting apartment
contains the simple dec,raii IN of q bandan
parasol covered with bandana hsndker
chief. The Judge carries regular oil
fashioned bsfdaus and when he pulled i
out while sitting in the car at the depot
the crowd saw the action and Responded
with cheers.
Sixteenth street was lined with people
and as the train pas ,ed between them lot
of red fire was burned, hundreds of rocket
sent mp and the cheering was inct ssan
until the train had passed out of sight
The demonstration was certainly sp.en
did one for the short time occupied in ar
ranging it.
AT BELLAIRE
several hundred enthusiastic Democrats
with band to help give expression t.
their enthusiasm, turned out to gree
Judge Thurman. His car stood too ia
away on the bridge for them to reach is,
but as this train pulled through they
cheered heartily, while the Judge stood il
the door and bowed an acknowledgment
of the welcome. At Benwood quite {
crowd turned ont also, and many gained
access to the car and shook hands with the
Judge.
GENTLEMEN's cork-sole shoes keep th'
f,ei dry and warm.
]. W. AMICK & Co.,
1l43 Main Street.