, 1888-11-15
THE RATIFICATION.
Memorable Demonstration of
the Great Party.
SynOpses of Eloquent Speeches
at the Pavilion.
Democratic FriendIiness Plainly Mani
festcd--A Prlnce-Likc Mounted
Cavaicade.


and 1t seemed that the very elements re-
joiced in the success of the grand old
party, and the outdoor demonstrations
took place under clear sky; and the pro.
cession marched in the middle OF the
street, events which did not seem at
all probable up TO within twenty-four
hours Of the demonstration. The weather
could not have been more perfect, both
overhead and under foot, IL it had been
made 10 order.
Early in the evening people began to
assemble on the principal streets in antici-
patton of the parade. About Z o'clock two
the intersection of Riverside avenue and
Mill street, and within q short time the
sidewalks for several blocks around were
crowded with people. The music served
to stay the impatience OF the crowd while
the procession WAS forming.
Space will not permit review OF the
various features of the parade, which were
very numerous, and all worthy OF special
mention. The transparcncies. with their
comical pictures ana suggestive inscrip-
tions, were much enjoyed by both repub-
licans and democrats.
II was nearly eight o'clock when flashes
of red fire, sea of torches and the sounds
of martial music announced, the
approach Of the procession, which, as
il neared Howard street, was greeted with
loud cheers.
The scene was one such as was never be-
fore witnessed in Washington Territory
east of the Cascades. Bands were play
ing, rockets were popping. cheers rent the
air, while continual flashes of colored fires
which put to shame the brilliant electric
lights made brilliant spectacle OF the
procession.
When a banner came along inscribed
1.-The Future State of Washington--The
Young Republicans, carried at the head
of the cavalcade of about ffty young re-
publicans, there was a loud and prolonged
cheer. Another feature which called
forth hearty cheers all along the
from wood, which quickly recalled to the
minds of spectators the incident OF the
jack.rabbits sent to General Harrison by
two little boys during the campaign.
The friendly feeling manifested by the
thousands who witnessed the parade was
frequently remarked. There was not an
unkind or unfriendly word to be heard.
People seemed to have no feeling in the
matter other than to enjoy the fun.
have had a hard task to guess the political
complexion of the crowd. While the cele-
bration was, strictly speaking. a republi-
can affair, it was something in the sue.
cess of which our citizens, regardless of
political principles, took an interest; and
democrats not only decorated their build
ings, but a number of them joined the
procession and did all they could to
make the celebration of their sue
sessful political opponents credit to the |
city of Spokane Falls. The occasion will |
celebration of a political victory which |
was 80 fraught with friendly feeling that |
the victors ard he vanquished united to |
aake 1t successful.
THE DECORATIONS.
large number of buildings were dec |
Grated in various ways, and added much to |
the brilliaucy OF the scene. Strobach 4
Munter had largely increased thrir former |
display of colored electric lights, and the
effect was perfectly lovely, as the ladies
expressed it.
The electrict light company's Office also
had brilliant display of electric lights.
The Traders National Bank was hand
somely set off with Chinese lanterns, flags
and bunting.
Newport l. Holley and o. b. Nelson &
Co., each had highly creditable displays of
lights, flags. etc.
In front of Heath's book store there was
An immense white plug hat, made of
paper, with light inside, the whole sur
4
J. b. Petty's office was nicely decorated
with numerous rows Of lighted candles, as
were also several other offices on Riverside
avenue.
The Grand hotel was decorated on two
sides with rows of Chinese lanterns, and
pans of red fire we're set off on the bal
comics during the time the procession was
passing the hotel. The effect was very
fne.
The White House was nicely decorated
in front with bunting, and the upper por-
tion of the entire Frankfurt block on the
Main street side, was blaze of candles.
which were displayed in the windows in
such manner and in such numbers as to
produce an effect beautiful to behold.
Loewenburg Brothers. corner Of Howard
and Pine streets, though not on the line of
march. had nice display of evergreens
hung with Chinese lanterns, while pro-
fusion of other decorations gave the front
of the store pretty effect.
AT THE HALL.
1t was shortly before p. M. when the
head Of the procession reached the hall.
Already very respectable sized audience
had assembled, and when the ranks were
broken and the crowd rushed In, the vast
auditorium was speedily flied. There
were number of ladies among those
present and they seemed none the less
enthusiastic that the supreme court has
decided that they are not citizens, in the
sense that every citizen is voter. The
bands, there were three of them, speedily
got their positions, and sort of musical
contest begun. Each band played piece
and were applauded. then they repeated
the performance and were npplauded
again. Finally, however. Colonel
Moore got chance to say
word and he began: 1--WE have met here
this evening for the purpose of celebrating