The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-07-09


the elegant residence OF Hon. John G.
Welty in North Market, Wednesday even
| ing, was of such a character that " must
| have made the governor feel that he mas
warm place in the hearts OF the Democ-
racy of Canton. The arrangements for the
| serenade were made on short notlce' tne
| first intimation that such an event was 10
occur being given on a bulletin posted at
| the NEws-DEMoCRAT Office at half past
FIVE last evening. The time was short,
but the Democrats OF the city turned out
in goodly numbers to welcome TO Canton
the present governor and the first lady OF
the State.
II was feared the time was so short that
il would be impossible to make credita-
BILE showing, and consequently some were
not in favor of attempting to serenade
Gov. Campbell, Others were OF the opin-
ion that the popularity OF the governor
was so great that a big crowd was assured
The news of the serenade spread from
mouth to mouth, and early i'll the evening
Democrats began to gather, all anxious to
greet the distinguished gentleman who
was a guest within Canton's borders,
Gov. Campbell and Mrs. Campbell ar.
rived in Canton Wednesday afternoon AT
:1S over the Cleveland Canton road.
They were met at the depot by Hon.
John G. Welty. After shaking hands with
a number of Democrats the party was
driven TO the residence of Mr.. Welty.
The governor and his wife attended the
Holden.Conklin wedding and then re-
| turned to the Welty residence.
Shortly after their arrival in Canton II
was learned that the governor would leave
the city Thursday morning. The inten-
ton was to induce him to remain at least
day and TO tender him serenade Thurs
day evening. Previous engagements
made this impossible and then arrange
ments were made for the serenade which
took place last evening. The Grand Army
orchestra was engaged to play at the we'd
ding and consequently here was difficult
ty that was not expected. The band peo-
pie came to the front however, and turned
out in goodly numbers. The Democrats
we've alive and awake. All were anxious
to honor Gov. Campbell and the reception
could not have been anything but crafty
ing 10 him.
The Republicans for sometime past
have been active in circulating stories 10
the effect that the Democrats OF Stark
county were sore. The demonstration OF
last evening clearly proves this to be false
Among the most active at tue serenade
were those who were supposed TO be OPP
posed to Gov. Campbell. They had moth
ing but words of praise for the governor
and his magnificent administration.
There were no sore heads and while some
are ardent admirers of Hon. Lawrence L.
Neal, they we're as willing as anyone to as
sist in honoring the chief executive OF the
State.
The event of last evening clearly shows
that the Democracy of Stark county are
united, and while there may be some who
are friendly to candidates other than
Gov. Campbell, all are for the nominee OF
the Cleveland convention, and Will do all
in their power to assist in increasing his
majority. The Republicans may as well
understand that the Democrats OF the
county are united and will work together
at tho coming election. The nominee OF
the Democratic covention will receive the
hearty support of all the Democrats OF the
county.
The surprising feature of last evenings
serenade was that so many were in at
tendance. The time was short, yet the
Democrats were outin force. 1t is not the
desire Of the NEws-D DEMOCRAT to overes-
innate the attendance. IL was large and
several hundred people assembled at the
Welty residence TO honor the next Cover
nor OF Ohio. The Cleveland Leader stat
ed that 5000 people attended the Mchln-
ley reception a short time ago. II there
we're 5000 people at that event, fully r.
600 were present last evening.
During the short stay of Gov. Campbell
in Canton lie has made many friends. he
met many old acquaintances ana formed
many new ones. With all he is popular,
and there is no doubt that a large major-
nomination and reelection to the high
office which he has held for the past two
years and discharged the duties
in so honest and fearless manner.
The friends of Gov. Campbell are legion,
and his vote in Stark county will be sur
prise to himself. IhepersonaI popularity
of Major Mckinley will not go as far as
many people think and in November next
the Democrats of the county will vote for
principle rather than the man. The high
tariff idea will receive set back in the
home of the author of the bill. Campbell
and tariff reform will be the watchwords
that will lead to victory in the coming
campaign.
Those who had the pleasure of meeting
Mrs. Campbell during her visit in this city
will long remember the occasion. She Is
a lady who is charming in appearance and
thoroughly Democratic in all her actions.
She is modest and unassuming. While
talking to her person feels at home ana
soon forgets that he is in conversation
with the first lady of State. Her man
ners are 80 agreeable that one regrets that
he cannot longer converse with her.
There is no sham about her and
the words thoroughly Democratic
clearly express her manner. Mrs. Camp
bell made many warm friends IN Canton,
and If she will only think kindly OF the
city and those with whom she became ac-
quainted while here, when she returns
10 her home in Columbus, the Democrats
of Canton will feel amply repaid for the
slight trouble occasioned by the serenade.
When the band and serenaders arrived
at the house, Mrs. Campbell was in con-
yersation with a number OF friends in the
parlor. While the famous Grand Army
Band rendered one of its choicest selec-
tions, she was an attentive listener. When
the last strains died away Mrs. Campbell
paid neat compliment 70 the band and
applauded vigorously. She was evidently
highly delighted with the excellent music
rendered and appeared TO be fully repaid
for the trip TO Canton. In speaking OF the
city she was loud in her praise of the
many Industries, but was somewhat sur.
prised at the size of Canton. She was of
the opinion thatit was a much smaller
place. Those who met Mrs. Campbell
were delighted will her, and will always
have the kindest fesling for her future
success and happiness.
The remarks made by Gov. James Il.
Campbell, Hon. John Q. Welty, Hon. John
H. Blake, Hon. John e. Monnot were to
the point, and all of the speakers were
loudly applauded by those present.
During the stay of Gov. Campbell and
Mrs, Campbell, they were the guests of
Hon. John G. Welty and wife, at their
beautiful residence and everything possi-
BILE was done TO make the distinguished
guests feel at home.
After Gov. Campbell had concluded his
remarks he said he was ready for q little
Misunderstanding. The words were hardly
spoken when the crowd commenced to
push toward the steps. The governor
stepped among the thronR and grasped
the hands of all az they passed. He had a
pleasant word for each and everyone and
many one had a word of encourage
ment for him. Rich and poor alike were