Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-04-26
The cITY'S GUESTS.
A HEARTY RECEPTION 10 SENATOR
AND MRS. STANFORD.
Sacramentans Welcome Them TO Their
Old Home-A Remarkable Pop
ular Demonstration.


woman by any community. No victor re-
turning from the field of battle ever re-
ceived more hearty welcome from his
peopCthan that rendered last evening by
the husbands, wives and children OF this
city to the distinguished gentleman and
lady who dwelt among them in the years
gone by.
At an early hour the beautiful grounds
surrounding the State Capitol were filed
with men, women and children, awaiting
the opportunity soon so be afforded of well
coming the Senator and his esteemed wife.
The First Artillery Band IN the meantime
discoursed popular airs. Il was charm
ing scene that greeted the guests of the
evening as they were driven in an open
carriage up to the front entrance of-the
Capitol. The broad, green lawns and ter
races were thronged with well-dressed
people of both sexes and all ages, from the
toddling pupil of the kindergarten to the
totterlng octogenarian - rich and poor,
laborer and capitalist, mechanic and manu-
tacturer-all were there in one common
group, to welcome back 10 the scenes of
their younger days the man and woman
whose lives had been devoted 10 the well
fare OF the people. The charming grounds,
studded with lordly pines; the smooth
walks, glistening in the soft moonlight;
the masses of gayly-dressed people; the
music, the balmy spring air-all served to
make picture that could not fail 10 i'm
press the beholder.
1t must have been especially pleasing to
the Senator and his good wife, especially in
view OF the fact that il was intended as an
outward expression of the love and esteem
in which they are held by the people of
Sacramento.
As the carriage containing the guests was
halted in front of the Capitol, few min
utes after s o'clock, the band struck up
the air, Home Again" As the music
floated out upon the still evening air, the
Senator and his wife slightsd and were
escorted into the building, the dense throng
of people separating and opening a pas
sage-way for the party. II was noticed,
as the guests passed through, that
Mrs. Stanford was deeply affected In
deed, her eyes were sutfused with tears.
1t was evident that the pathetic air had
awakened in her breast fond memories
of the years when Sacramento was her
home, and the people about her were her
neighbors and friends; of the time when
her home was frightened by the son who
has since been called to another world The
scene, and the food of memories which il
recalled, were indeed we'll calculated TO
arouse the tenderest emotions even in
natures less delicately attuned TO the finer
sensibilities of the human heart.
Not only were the grounds outside the
building thronged with people anxious to
see and greet Senator and Mrs Stanford,
but the corridors OF the Capitol itself we're
filed TO their fullest capacity 1t is prob
able that there were close upon 10000 peo-
pie IN and about the building
Senator Stanford was escorted TO the
State Library by a. Abbott, and Mrs. Stan
ford by Edgar Carroll. Other members of
the Reception Committee ACCOMPANIED
them. On reaching the Library the guests
and members OF the ladies' and gentle
mems committees were admitted through
Librarian Perkins private Office.
Mr.. Perkins and his assistants had placed
the central and main room of the library
in excellent condition for the occasion, and
the lady members of the committee had
beautifully decorated it with flowers. In
the center OF the circular room rose large
pyramid of Gala lilies, while on
the tables and registers about the
room were great masses of roses and other
flowers. Standing in the rear of the room,
and resting on the floor, was full length
portrait of the Senator, belonging to the
State. In front of this Senator and Mrs
members of the ladies' and gentlemen
committees. In a few minutes the great
doors were thrown open and the surging
crowd began to pour in.
Great as was the crush outside in the
eagerness of the thousands TO gain admit
lance, inside the reception room all was
order and decorum, the members of the
committee conducting the people quietly,
but IN steady moving procession, TO
uyl1Q hn of thn
ready TO receive and shake hands with
them.
First came the school children, perhaps
one thousand in number, escorted BY their
parents or teachers. The Senator and his
wife manifested the greatest satisfaction
and pleasure during this portion of the
demonstration, and many little girl and
boy has story to tell to-day of kisses re-
ceived from the guests of the evening.
Following the children came men and
women representing all classes of society,
for each of whom Senator and Mrs. Stan.
ford had smile, kindly word and
warm hand-clasp. Employees of the rail-
road shops were numerous among the
throng
The hand.shaking commenced about $50
and lasted till 9:45 O'Clock, during which
time steady stream of humanity poured
through the room. Counting the number
who were presented within given time, it
was estimated that at least 5000 persons
were presented to the Senator and his wife.
Among them were many members of the
New England Pioneers now in the city.
Now and then the Senator and Mrs Stan
ford would recognize some old-time per.
sonal friend, with whom they would ex-
change few words.
At 10 O'Clock the guests, accompanied by
the members of their party from San Fran
cisco, consisting of General Superintendent
Fillmore, Assistant General Superintendent
Curtis, Mr.. Nash (the Senator's private
secretary, and s. T. Gage, were escorted to
their carriages. On reaching the door of
the Capitol it was found that several hun
dred people still fingered to bid the guests
farewell and God-speed on their journey to
Washington.
When Senator Stanford was seated in his
carriage there was a general request from
the people for speech. He arose and ad-
dressed them briefly, thanking them on
behalf of himself and wife for the grand
reception rendered them BY their former
friends and neighbors. He said that both
he and Mrs. Stanford had ever kept a warm
place in their hearts for Sacramento, and
hoped the city would grow in beauty and
her people be prosperous and happy.
Three hearty cheers were given IS the
party left for the depot, whence Mr. and
Mrs. Stanford departed by the midnight
overland train for the National Capital.
MRS. sTASFoRp's cHARITABLESEss.
Yesterday Mayor Comstock received from
Ariel Lathrop a letter inclosing check for
81 900 from Mrs Stanford, with the request
that the sum be distributed among the
more worthy charities of this city in her
name, and an acknowledgment of the re.
ceipt and disposal be made to Mrs. Stanford
The Mayor therefore considered the
matter yesterday, and last evening sub.
mitted his judgment TO Mrs. Stanford in
writing, and she warmly approved it, say
ing that it was intended only as souvenir
of her brief visit to her old home The
distribution is as follows:
To the Howard Renavnlerf ssrci .snr,