The morning call., 1890-10-23
AT MODESTO.
Markham's Trip Through the
San Joaquin Valley,
Encouraging Reports Of the Situation In
Democratic StrOnsh0lds.
The Republican Standard-BeareF Warmly
Welcomed Everywhere ROusing
g: Open-Air Meeting.
Special to THE MORNING CALL


most favorable auspices. He was welcomed
to this section in right royal manner, and
Democrats as well as Republicans have
striven TO make his brief stay one to be re-
membered with pleasure. The feeling here
among Republicans, as shown by the
demonstrations tonight, is one of conf
dence in the success of the ticket, and
while no one imagines for a mo-
ment that Colonel Markham will come
anywhere near carrying the county, it may
be put as an assured fact that he will carry
with him every vote of the party. A more
enthusiastic and earnest band Of party
workers it would be hard to find. So great
is the confidence that they have raised the
sum Of $3.50 to place on Markham without
being able to find single taker.
The party left San Jose at o'clock this
morning and at Niles were joined by Hon.
J. C. Campbell, who accompanies Colonel
Markham to Bakersfield. At Lathrop the
party was further augmented by the addi-
ton of Judge G. G. Blanchard, candi-
late for Congress in the Second District.
He came as far as Modesto and
aud feels confident of election. He has
travelled extensively the last seven weeks in
several counties, and says the Republicans
IN that section were never in better shape
for victory On arrival at Modesto the
party were met at the depot by the follow
lng committee: G. s. Hughes, K. II. Med
ley, T. o. Owens aud C. E. Cunningham.
As Colonel Markham stepped on to the
platform the band struck up Marching
Through Georgia" while the cannon planted
in the square Numbered noisy welcome TO
the future Governor. Flags futteEed in the
air and the streets were gay with hundreds
Of people who had assembled TO greet
she distinguished guest who has been
50 highly honOred wherever he has
gone. Fully one thousand people
rad been attracted TO the depot, and the
.hrOng crowded eagerly forward to grasp
he hand of the POPULAR favorite. The party
was then escorted to carriages and We're
iTiyen about the town for half an hour
before going to the Ross House, where
rooms had been engaged. Immediately
after an informal reception was held, and
hundreds f0cked to bid welcome to the
gallant Colonel, whose affabillty won him
many strong friends. In the evening an
lpen-air meeting was held, and fully 2000
people were IN attendance.
1t was a most enthusiastic gathering,
and Colonel Markham and Judge Blanchard
we're both given splendid ovati0ns. Can
mons doomed and bODfires blaZed, while
the crowd cheered both candidates to
The echo. Altogether the meeting was
most encouraging one, and will DO much to
assist his cause IN this section OF the San
Joaquin Valley. Colonel Markham and
Blanchard both spoke at some length, and
both were greeted by repeated and Iumul-
.uous avplauSe, as Was also MIR. Campbell
The latter made most telling speech, which
vas convincing, and at the same time an ell
l9uent plea for the cause of the entire ticket
The party leave in the morning for MERGED
DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT NAPA.
NAPA, Oct. 22.-This morning Mayor E
B. Pond arrived at Napa. During the day
le received citizens at the hotel and was
iriven about the valley, In the evening,
meeting was held at the Opera House, which
vas addressed by Mr.. Pond, Adam Herold,
the nominee for State Treasurer. and Gar
EFT hcEneruey. Hon. q. \. Cornwell acted
IS Chairman OF the meeting Mayor Pond
poke but Is minutes. the PRINCIPAL address
being made by McEperney. The meeting
vas large and enthusiastic.
MORROW AND BARHAM
PETALUMA, Oct. GA large and enthus-
laStic audience assembled at the theater to-
night 10 hear Congressman Morrow and
Judge Barham, candidate for Congress in
this district. Lyman Green presided, and
after short speech introduced Judge Bar
nam, who was followed by Congressman
Morrow. Both speakers kept the audience
well in hand 10 the close of the meeting and
were frequently applauded.
DEMOCRATIC SPEECHES.
North SAN JUAN, Oct pa Demo
ratio meeting was held here at the theater
last night. Judge Searles, candidate for
superior Judge; B. n. Shoecraft, for Treas
urer; G. L. Riley, for District Attorney; J.
NJ. Hussey, for Superintendent Of Public
schools, and O. L. Morgan, for County
Clerk, and others addressed the meeting
NonaFs Christian Tmperance Convention
STOCKTON, Oct. 22.-Great interest is
being taken in the convention of the
KOman's Christian Temperance Union, and
he meetings are largely attended At the
oren' on session to-day officers were elected
As follows for the ensuing year: Presden'.
Mrs. R. S. Johnston Of Alameda; Record-
santa Clara; Corresponding Secretar' :,
Mrs. d. j. Spencer of San Franci.co;
Treasurer, Mrs: Emily H0ppin Of YOlo;
Auditor, Mrs. l.. NJ. Carver of San Fran
.isco; First Vice-PTesident, Mrs. Sturteyant
Peet Of Alameda; Second Vice-President,
Mrs. j. l.. Eyarts of Santa Cruz. Mrs.
Johnston (re-elected) retired when the vote
or President was being taken, and when
she re-entered the convention waved white
landkcrchtefs and sang Home, Sweet
Home"
At the afternoon session Mrs. ID. J. Spen-
.er read "A Blurred Notebook" and l.. j.
Kellogg, NJ. D., River Restonica." Ten
minute reports were received from county
5uperintendents. at the evening session
Mrs. L. Hoppiu spoke On the Claims
If the Bible" and Rev. J. B. Silcox
delivered an interesting lecture on the life of
John b. Cough, taking for his text Cough
own words Young man make your record
siean." The Jubilante Quartet rendered
pleasing vocal selections receiving muchIap-
,lause.
surrendered to The Sheriff