The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-10-15
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THE PITTSBURGH TRIP
A Succcss In Spite " tho wenthcr-rhc
flag Presentations.

4 Success In Spite az tho Wenthcr-Thc
flag Presentations.
The trip Of tho Republican clubs Of
this city to Pittsburgh over. the Pan
Handle Saturday night, TO take part III
a Republican demonstration, was a snC-
cessiul and pleasant jaunt even il tie
weather was disIgreeabic and the mud
simply awful. Much OF the pleasure OF
the trip was due to the very excellent
transportation arrangements made by
Messrs. TOmlinson and Dellcville, the
cOmpuny's representatives here. There
were plenty OF good comfortable cars, so
that every one had seat.
There were nearly 600 people on
board and they were landed in Union
station only 10 minutes behind the
scheduled time. The run home was
made in equally good time. Mcssrs.
Tomlinson and Bellcville accompanied
the excursion and saw 10 it that every
thing went right.
The Plumed Knights, the Juniors, the
u. S. Grant club and the POtters formed
the nucleus OF the crowd on this train.
Previous to their departure from Lincoln
Club the Knights and the Juniors were
presented with handsome silk flags, the
gifts OF adniring lady friends.
Sir. William. Il. Hearne made
the presentation speeches, and President
Allison responded very Cleverly on be-
half OF his organization; his theme was
Protection. lie also presented the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted: -.
WHEREAS, A number OF enthusiastic
Republican ladies have glNddcncd the
hearts OF the Plumed Knights by giving
them Il magnificent silk flag, therefore
be IL
Resolred First, That the heartfelt
thanks OF the members OF the club are
extended to their esteemed bcnclActors.
Second, That we assure the givers that
we appreciate the gift, not only for what
it is in itself, but also because it is an
evidence OF the Jealous interest OF the
ladies in the cause.
Third, That we hereby pledge our
selves to do all within our power TO see
that the protective tariff party is success
full in the approaching election.
FOurth-Ihat these resolutions be
printed in the Republican newspapers OF
Wheeling, and be spread upon the min
utCs OF the club.
|. Tue Americus club took charge OF the
Knights and gave them supper at the
Monongahela uousC.
About 1000 men were in line. The
Wheeling men were everywhere loudly
Cheercd and applauded, and the Opera
House band covered itself all over with
glory by its fine playing.
The welcome given was such II warm
one, that though the diScOmtOrts were
many, every one joined in the tcrse but
expressive remark, "DOn't kick.
Every one had Il good time, and would
go again il the opportunity presented
itself.
I.lucoln Club Presented viii. u Hanuer.
Saturday there was sent TO Lincoln
Club n beautiful white satin banner
with the compliments OF Miss Name
Snyder. 1t has embroidered on 1t in
colors the words Harrison and Morton"
and the ends of the supporting rod are
prcttily set of by red, white and blue
ribbons. 1t is d very handsome thing
anu Will NC hVCH III WV D'S l'HI"uS W
night.
Following is n copy OF the letter OF
acknowledgement which will be sent by
President Caldwell today:
LINCOLN CLuB Rooms, l
WHEELXG, W. VA, Oct, ID, 1888. !
Miss Mary Snyder:
The rich Harrison and Morton banner
presented by you to this club and which
so ornaments our rooms has attracted
great attention and admiration.
We value it still more that its tasteful
and skillful embroidery is your own
handiwork. The club directs me to make
this acknowledgment, with hearty as
surances that your kindness will be
gratefully remembered.
G. i. CALDWELL,
President Lincoln Club.