The morning call., 1890-10-28
MARKHAM'S TOUR.
Gratifying Receptions by the
Residents Of Kern County.
Cordial Assurances Of Support From ali
Glasses, Irrespective Of Party.
Crowded Meeting at the Bakersfield Opera
House Telling Speeches BY The Colonel
and ]. c. Campbell.
Special TO THE MORNING CALL

BAKERSFIELD, Oct. 27.-No warmer
hearted reception has been rendered Colonel
Markham during his tour than that given
him by the good people of this remarkable
little city. Every attention has been Law
ished on the distinguished visitor, and every
kind ness has been shown him from first TO
last. In fact, his visits thus far in this section
have teen so far aht ad of those that greeted
Pond that even the Democrats are beginning
to wonder why it is. At Visaia, for in
stance. five men were all that could be mus
tered to 60 to Tulare TO meet Pond, while
over 100 went to escort Markham. When
the former held his meeting twentyseven
people, by actual count, were in the
opera house, while the Colonel drew
crowded house. And so it has been
throughout the entire trip. Down here
Democrats and Republicans alike seem to
take interest in Markham's fight, because,
they say. of Lis having served them so well
in Congress. There is not the slightest
doubt Of his great popularity, and Kern
County has do ne all in her power 10 ac-
knowledge it. Democrats by dozens are
daily coming to camp and declaring their
intention to support the Republican nomi-
nee. while no break can be found il the Re
publ can ranks. 1t looks, in fact, as if the
latter were going 10 sweep the southern
portion of the State with 4 rush.
This has been quite an eventful day in
the campaign, and Colonel Markham ex-
presses himself to night as more than
/, IL IL I N
many assurances of support have been
given him by men of all classes that be feels
confident that his vote Will be much larger
than anticipated. He arose this morning at
so'clock, and when breakfast was over pre-
pared for trip to the Carr Ranch, under
the Gaze of L. c. McAfee, who had pro-
vided two carriages, each drawn by four
hoses, TO accommodate the party. After
drive through the vineyards and orchards
the party reached the home of Mr.. Carr,
where lunch was served by the charming
hostess, who, with two lady friends, Miss
Bunker and Miss Willis, of San Francisco,
entertained the Colonel in the most Hospital
HE manner. After lunch the party were
driven back to town, and on arrival at the
Southern Hotel found a large number of
people on hand to greet the popular favor
rooms, which had been profusely and taste
fully ecorated with flowers. and where for
two hours the Colonel received hundreds of
visitors. Among them were many members
Of the American party. who Will not. under
any circumstances. vote for Bidwell, and
who are doing all within their power for the
head Of the Republican ticket.
In tine evening meeting was held in the
opera house, which was presided over by
w. Z. HoughtOn, who had eXeTted himself
TO make the visit great success The audi
forum was literally jammed, and Colonel
Markham's appearance was the signal for
perfect storm OF cheers, which were renewed
again and again. The streets were lighted
with bOnfiTes, agE hundreds Of people were
turned away. -Ehe Colonel's address was
received with great demonstrations of en-
thuSiasm, as was also that of j. c. Camp
bell, who spoke for more than an hour on
the issues Of the campaign.
The party leave tomorrow morning for
Ventura, where they will be joined by
George A. Knight, Campbell going to Hum
boidt to wind up the campaign.
MORROW AT LOS ANGELES.
Los ANGELES. Oct. 27.-Hon. W. W.
Morrow arrived here from the north this
afternoon. He was met at Newhal by Re
ctption Committee comprising representa-
tiYts of the Republican County Central
Committee, the Union League and the EX-
ecuiive Committee OF the State Central Com
mittee. This evening Mr. Morrow addressed
a large mass-meeting of citizens at Turner
Hall. He was most enthusiastically re-
eeived, as were also his remarks, which
were largely devoted to the tariff question.
He was given reception by the Union
League tonight,
NEVADA POLITICS.
CARSON, Oct. Ex-senator John P. Jones,
in company with J. A. Stephens, ad-
dressed the people on the issues of the day
this evening at the Opera House. The build
ing was iammed. The Young Mems Re-
publican Club, brass band and tOrchlight
procession met him at the train. A special
train was run by the Virginia and Truckee
Railroad to adjoining towns.
WHITE AT NEVADA,
NEVADA, Oct. 27.-The Democrats to-
night had torchlight procession, fireworks
and a speech by Hon. Stephen NJ White.