Wichita eagle., 1888-10-09

THE REPUBLICANS ACQUIT THEM
A SELVES MOLLY.
The Most Enthusiastic Process.
sion Ever Seen in
Kansas.
= Fifteen Hundred and Twenty-seyen People
in Line-Republican
Glory.
rhe Hon. l. e. Humphrey and Col. D. Z.
Anthony Speak in the AfternoOn-Sen-
ator P. B. Plumb, Tim McCarty,
A. J.Felt in the Evening.
The Hon. T. B. Wall Speaks to Five
Thousand People en- the
Streets.

= and success. The stars and stripes were
p,Ing unfurled from hundreds Of windows
and business fronts, and elegant residences
decorated with flags and bunting OF
national colors. 1t was quick animated
step, even more so than the business step
of the city which daily attracts attention
of visitors. 1t was an enthusiastic step
and one was not required to listen long at
any point TO find out that a Republican
parade was booked for an early hour.
Another observation was the hundreds
of flags worn by Republicans. Each
one wore small flag. while
carriages were lavishly decorated and
ladies and gentlemen on horseback mad
given considerable attention TO that feat
ure. It was al American flag day su-
,,remely and IL the early morning hours
st least no bandana applied
The decoration work went on until .
o'clock found Douglas and Main along the
line of march especially, fairly waving
with flags and national colors. The crowd
on the streets rapidly increased and
among them was the large representation
of flag bearing Republicans. The morn
ing trains brought in hundreds of people
the most of whom participated IN the en-
thusiasm Of the day. There was not
a town tor fifty miles around that was not
creditablv represented with earnest, en-
thusiastic Republicans.
1t was not long until all doubts as TO
the grand success of the parade were dis
PEELED. Some had feared the short notice
would make it impossible TO have the sue
cess desired. 1t was practically only three
DAYS hard work, and this very short time
to get the public well aware OF the pro-
gram was thought sufficient to make 1t
less a success than earnestly hoped. 1t
was time enough The stalwart ever 10y
al Republicans of Sedgwick and surround
ing counties were Up and going at the
word. every hand to the wheel, no one
stood back because he imagined he had
been assigned the wrong work, but was Will
ling 10 do everything and anything. 1t was
nothing less than a willing hand all
round that resulted in such grand success.
When the time came with the assurances
that it was 70 be grand parade all were
iubilant and the enthusiasm was greater
than has beeu witnesse din Wichita or the
southwest for many a day. Some Of the
old time republicans stated when the pa
rade was over that it was the larger than
They concluded If Wichita could beat the
states record on political parades after
three days work, what would be the re-
suit after an average time for getting up
that sort Of demonstration?
AT 10 o'clock the companies, clubs and
various organizations were beginning to
form in the locations assigned by the cen
trial committee.
Mounted police on Douglas avenue,
right resting on Emporia-
Board OF Trade band on left Of mounted
police.
Drum corps on Douglas and Fourth
avenue.
ingalls, marching club on Douglas ave
nue.. right resting on Fourth avenue.
Marching Republicans on North Fourth
avenue, right resting on Douglas.
F}Colored band on North Fourth avenue,
on left of marching Republicans.
Humphrey Republican club (colored) on
North avenue, on left of colored band
Mounted Republicans on South Fourth
avenue, right resting on Douglas.
Firemen's band on South EmpOria ave-
, nue., right resting on Douglas
Harrison delegation Of forty little girls
IN uniform on South Emporia avenue,
right resting on Douglas.
Kirmesse on South Emporia, on their
-fesfs.
~Joz cabin and citizens in carriages on
North Emporia avenue, right resting on
Douglas.
North Fourth ward club on North En-
poria avenue, on left of log cabin.
These locations were soon crowded and
ladies and gentlemen in carriages, on
horseback occupied Emporia north and
south for blocks, Topeka north and south
also Lawrence for block each way while
Douglas avenue was lined on each side
with people in carriages who were waiting
to join the procession The sidewalks
were perfect jam and people desiring to
20 any where were forced into the middle
of the avenue. The facilities for pedestri-
ans were little better on Main street as
lar north as the Occidental The side
streets were damned and traffic had TO
seek other th0rouShfareS.
Col J. R. Hallowell, chief marshal Of
the parade, was everywhere on his flying
steed, attending the great WORK assigned
him. he was ably assisted by Gen. Murray
Myers. John Duncan. Geo. E. Harris, ".
A. Smith, c. E Martin. They were mount
ed and nicely decorated. Col. Hallowell
carried in his hand the flag he used at the
Chicago convention nominating Gen. Har-
4 risou.
Senator Plumb arrived on the Santa Fe
south at 1850 o'clock He was met at the
union depot by Chairman of the County
Z, Central Committee B. Il. Downing and
Col. NJ N. Murdoch. who were provided
cAyith handsomely decorated carriage,
drawn by four white horses.
The city WAS apprised of the arrival Of
the train by salute Of thirteen guns The
first shot was well understood and re
sponded to by the immense crowds on the
streets by long aud hearty cheer.
The Hon. L L. Humphrey and Col D.
r. Anthony had arrived early IN the
morning and were at the Occidental.
1t was 1:3o when the column was ready
70 move. Tee appearance of Senator
Plumb and state candidates and Col An
Ehcny at the Carey was quite sufficient to
bring out cheer that seemingly could be
heard across the plains for miles.
At the command made form Colo
s<l Holloweu the long column
moved forward and the Board Of Trade
ba struck up lively sir which was also
wildly cheered.
Heading the parade was the police force
N charge OF Marshal Mcnamara and As
sistant Charles Burroughs MeMahan's
nafrol headed by Chief Patrolmau Badger.