The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-18
WEST VIRGINIA TO THE FRONT.
Tho Notable Journey of tho Mountain state
Delegates to Chicago.

Tho Notable Journey of the Mountain state
Delegates to Chicago.
The train that left here over the Balti
more & Ohio road Saturday night fol
Chicago was one OF the most notable
ever known in the railway history o.
Wheeling. 1t was styled the delegates
special train, for the reason TINT it carried
nearly all the delegates and alternates
from this State to the big Republican
National Convention. 1t carried in
addition nearly 200 exCursionists, most
OF them enthusiastic Republicans and
nearly all bound for the big city by the
lake.
The train was composed OF five OF the
railroad company's finest sleepers, the
"West Virginia" General Manager Glenn
ents' private car, rendered by that clever,
big-hearted official through Mr.. Charles
BurdettHart, for the Comfort Of the del
egation, andthe "Newark, 1.-THE private
car OF Capt. II. I. Devries, Wheelilg's
own popularrailroad man, now Supdrini
tendent Of the Baltimore 4 0hids Trans
Ohio divisions, which was placed by him
at the disposal Of the INTELLIGIEcER,
and devoted TO the same purpose
as the "West Virginia"-the comfort
OF the well known citizens from various
parts OF the State who were going to Chs
cago to assist by their votes in presept-
ing to the country the name of d man
whose election TO the presidency seems
now to be almost as fully assured aslthe
rising and setting OF the sun. A baggage
car completed the make up OF this train,
which was by odds the finest excursion
train ever run out OF this city. Indeed,
it is doubtful II a finer train was ever
run in, through or out Of the State.
Early in the afternoon there was no.
ticeable at the B. 4 o. passenger station
more than usual excitement and hustle.
The two private cars were backed in and
turned over to Delegate at Large Frew and
Mr.. Hart. These cars had been put in
splendid shape, including the larders,
which were lavishly stocked with good
things. There was apparently nothing
too good for the delegation and the ex-
cursionists in general, and all who took
passage on this elegant train will bear
in grateful remembrance for long time
the splendid management OF the B. & o.
It seemed to be the aim OF officials and
employees, from the highest to the low
est, to do5eRerything that could in any
way addto the pleasure and comfort OF
the trip. ~ I. - ~.
Captain, Devries came on himself to
see that nothing was left undone, and
Captain John 7. Lane, the Division Pas
senger Agent for this locality, was also
on hand to assist. Ticket Agent Tom
Burke began to be besieged by persons
inQuiring for tickets, sleeping car berths
and information about the trip, before
the afternoon was half over, and by Z
o'clock there was a crowd about his
window that continued till the train de-
parted. Mr.. Burke was equal to the ocCa-
sion, however, and his good natured faCe
smiled "a pleasant trip" TO q large num-
ber OF his friends. When the rush was
the greatest, Captain Lane assisted him,
and at other times he was with Captain
Devries looking after the sleeping
coaches and arranging for orders that
would give the train all the rights on
the road tending to quick trip that
were consistent with safety.
People began TO gather in the station
to inspect the handsome train and see
their friends Off as early as So'clock.
The sides af the Newark" which was
to be the last car in the train, had been
covered with streamers on which appear
ed in letters two feet high the words
"West Virginia-FOr Protection and
the Best Man." The Cumberland ac.
commodation had brought for Mr., O. b,
Hart, with the compliments OF Mr..
Frank A. Warthen, OF Grafton, large
quantity OF mountain laurel, ferns and
other pretty flowers and foliage to be
used in helping TO decorate.
In Mr.. Warthen's letter, accompany.
ing; his contribution, he, wrote: sand
let me hope that the deliberations al
Chicago may result in the nomination
for President OF the foremost citizen o.
the Republic-James &. Blaine"
Mr.. ". P. Hubbard, one OF the dele
gates from this district, also made flora
contribution in the shape OF a magnih
cent lot Of magnolias and roses from hi,
place out the National road. Col
Sam B. Harrison male tho magnolia
popular by deity using his pain
brush and some water colors. On thu
white buds in red paint he inscribed tht
words, "Best man, and on the broaC
green leaf in white letters, "West vir
ginis." These were much sought alter
and were worn in coat button holes.
Several Of the ladies who were goinI
on the trip were asked to use thefower
in decorating the two private cars, an,
their taste was soon displayed in tn
nrptty bOuuuetB and lunches Of flower