The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-04
A TRIUMPHAL TOUR.
Colonel Markham at 0r0Ville
and MarySYille.
Greeted by Enthusiastic ThronSS Of Peo-
pie at Both Cities.
Miners Vie With Farmers In Welcoming
the Next GOYernOr-A Campaign
SANDER Refuted.
Special 10 THE MORNING CALL

EVANSVILLE, Oct. -To-day's expert
ence gives the lie to the stories which have
been circulated to the effect that Markham
was weak in the mining districts. No bet
ter refutaton could have been put forth
than the magnificent reception rendered him
in Orovlle to-day. The good people of that
picturesque little city outdid themselves,
aud the hospitality which they extended to
him was of no uncertain kind. Miners and
fruit-growers alike called out holiday in
honor of the distinguished gentleman, and
Wed with each other in showering upon him
the splendid hospitality for which they are
so famous.
The party left Chico at an early hour in
private conyeyances, which were gayly
decked with the national colors, and amid
the parting huzzahs of crowds of people
who had been captiyated by the mastering
and genial manner of our next Governor.
Two hours and half we're consumed IN the
drive to 0royile the Golden City of the foot
hills, where waving banners and streaming
bunting Haunted a welcome to the party.
at the outskirts of the town fully uni-
formed brass band awaited the arrival OF the
carriages, and playing march led the way
TO the Union Hotel, and down the long
street throngs of people lined the way,
cheering with one accord, and all the while
Colonel Markham was kept busy bowling
his acknowl edgment of the splendid oVa-
tiOn.
On alighting from his carriage the Repub-
lican candidate was Immediately surrounded
by an elbowing throng with whom he was
compelled to. exchange greetings before he
could repair TO the dining-r0Om. Even here
he was interrupted frequently. ana when
dinner was disposed of he was hurried at
once to the 0rovile Opera House, where he
and H. V. MorehOuse spoke briefly on the
issues of the campaign, and here they took
a farewell of their new-made but none the
less staunch friends, TO hurry away TO
MarySvil.e on q special train provided by
the generous people of Orovilie at their pri-
Vate expense, and accompanied by delega-
ton of prominent citizens.
AS the tram pulled into Marysvile a can
non planted in the suburbs numbered a
welcome from its iron throat and the peo-
Ile crowded to the doors and windows to
catch a glance OF their eminent visitors.
Enthusiasts also waited at the depot and
received Colonel Markham with true Cali
fornla hospitality. The party was imme-
diately driven to the Western Hotel, and
after supper Colonel Markham. who was in
charge of the County Committee, was es-
cOrted to the opera house Although capa-
BILE of seating nearly 1000 people, there was
not even spare inch CT standing room left.
Every seat was occupied by the pest citizens
of the city, aud many ladies were IN attend
ance to add attractiveness TO the scene.
When Colonel Markham entered he was
greeted with vociferous cheers, which were
repeated as he took his Seat on the stage at
the right hand of Miles L. Sanborn, who
acted as Chairman. ana surrounded by the
fOiloRing-Damed gentlemen: j. ID. Jewett,
d. L. Knight, }. E. Borman, w. c. Swain,
f. d. Hudson, 5. j, ). Rodgers, NJ Z. Bar
ney, Wallace Dinsnore, l.. Kuhn, J.Greeney,
G. w. Carpenter, Eli Davis, James Gray, J.
b. Fuller, e. X. Dali, q. w. Hutchins, y. \.
R.deout, A. c. Irwin, G. Il. Deckart, A. p.
Barnes. George l.. jenkins, q. w. Sutleff.
NJ V. Harris, L. G. Gray, f. II. Greeley,
William NJ. Cutter and John c. White.
Colonel Markham was introduced by the
Chairman and spoke Ut some length, being
interrupted frequently with loud and pro-
longed applause. 1t was altogether as en-
thusiaStic and representative an audience as
any speaker could ask to face, and the man
ner in which they warmed up was compi-
ment of the highest nature 10 Colonel Mark
ham, showing, as it did. that the good peo-
pie Of Iuba County were in line and ready
with their support to aid In eleyatng him
to power. 1t was but another OF the spen-
did demonstrations uf 20. ular confidence
and approval that have greeted him in his
triumphal march through Northern Califor-
MIA.
The party will leave on the morning train
for Sacramento, where arrangements have
been under way Tor making his stay III the
Capital City splendid feature OF his most
remarkable campaign.
REPUBLICANS WIN.
BOISE CITY Qdaho) Oct. 3.-Early this
morning the Republicans claimed the State
for Governor and member OF Congress by
1900 majority, and the election Of the full
State ticket by about the same majority.
Returns from all but three counties in the
State give the entire Republican State ticket
over 2OO0 majority. The Republicans have
elected 43 out of the "a members of the Leg
islature.
The Statesman says: "This insureS the
election Of Dubois the present Congressional,
Delegate, to the United States Senate" Ii
claims that nearly every Republican mem-
her of the Legislature is pronounced in Du-
bUis' favor. George l.. ShOup, the Governor
elect, and William II. Claggett are the only
prominent candidates mentioned in connec-
ton with the second Senatorship.
SUFFER- CREEK REPUBLICANS.
SUFFER- CREEK, Oct. 3.-The Republican
campaign opened here tonight. Hon. Ell
wood Bruner Of Sacramento, Z. A. Freeman
of Jackson, candidate for the Assembly, and
2. NJ. Fisher of Oakland addressed large
and enthusiastic crowd in Towards Hall.
The addresses were eloquent, and inter-
spersed with music by the local band and
the Markham Glee Club. At the close three
rousing cheers were given for Markham and
Reddick and the county ticket
POND AT SAN DIEGO.
SAN DIEGO, Oct 3.-Mayor Pond, J. V.
Coleman and Byron Waters spoke before a
large gathering of Democrats on the Plaza
here this evening. The meeting was pre-
ceded by big t0rch-light procession.