Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-02

QenSo Odnk OF humanity, anu SoFoAot
officers were required to keep the mar
row passsgeway cleared. As soon as
General Stevenson alighted from the
car his hand was immediately grasped
by dozens of earnest Democrats, so de-
lighted at mis- coming they could scarce
await his entrance TO the hotel. Some
thirty or forty persons shook hands
with him before he had been of the
car scarcely minute, and as he
walked along the narrow passageway
one old gentleman, bowed in years, but
with pleasant, earnest face, with eyes
full Of fire and enthusiasm, grasped
General Stevenson by the hand and
said in feeble tones, Don't
you remember me, Mr.. Steven
son; we met many years ago,
and it does mo good to shake your
hand" The General shook his hand
most heartily, and after moments re-
Election his wonderful memory came TO
the front, and he addressed his friend,
and said, "Why, certainly l recall you,
and 1t gives me great delight to meet
you again to-day" With this the old
gentleman moved away with the surg
ing throng, his face illuminated with
happiness.
Leaning on the arm Of DR.. J. A. Camp
bell, Gen. Stevenson entered the hotel,
ard as be passed through the Office,
and up the stairs, he was followed by
a long train Of Democrats anxious for
an introduction. As he advanced up
the stairs the ladies rushed to the hall
way at the top of the first fight
and as the General reached the landing
he was introduced to a number OF the
ladies, more of whom he met atterward
as he became rested. He was escorted
to his apartments on the second floor,
just adjoining the parlor. His room
mad been most handsomely decorated
with flowers and roses, aud trailing
vines and cut flowers of various kinds
adorned the tables, chandeliers and
mantels. The air was fragrant with
the sweet odor Of the emblems or na-
ture. Soon after entering the room he
sat down upon the sofa, as though
somewhat fatigued, but soon arose TO
meet the many friends who poured In
TO see him, and for almost an hour
steady stream of people were presented
TO the distinguished guest. All were
most cordially received, and during the
hours Of reception many ladies were
presented, and especially pleased did
the General seem to meet them.
As the time was rapidly going on, and
the General must have dinner and 1T
tie rest before speaking, it was found
necessary to close the doors OF his
apartments after a while, as the throng
OF visitors seemed almost endless.
After little preparation General Stew
enson and party proceeded TO the dining
room where they occupied one of the
the tables near the door which was
beautifully bedecked with roses. Cen
eral Stevenson occupied the post OF
honor, the north end Of the table, while
opposite at the other end sat j. ID.
Ewing, Esq. On the east side OF tue
table sat Senator Camden, Col. Vance
side was gathered Hon. j. 5. Ewing,
Congressman w. L. Wilson and Mayor
II. w. Wilson, OF Parkersburg. The
discussion of the viands occupied lit
tie over half an hour, during which
time hundreds OF people peered into the
dining room to catch glimpse of the
distinguished guest, and once or twice
people fairly surged within and meas
ures had to be taken 10 keep the crowd
back.
Congressman Wilson had arrived at
the hotel earlier in the day, and during
ali the hours was the centre Of large
circle of friends whom he entertained
most thoroughly. There were con-
slant inquiries after the distinguished
Congressman, but he found ii almost
impossible TO see all in so short time.
AT the conclusion Of the dinner Gen.
Stevenson again repaired TO his room,
where be was permitted to enjoya brief
rest, aud at twenty minutes after two
o'clock he was escorted to the Grand
Opera House by the Young Mems Dem
ocratic Club, the carriage being drawn
by four handsome white horses. AS he
advanced from the hotel he was greeted
with unbounded enthusiasm, which
continued ia a measure all along the
route TO the place Of meeting. The
Opera House Band headed the process
sion.
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson was escorted to
the Opera House by the Tariff Students,
and soon two rousing Democratic meet
ings were in progress.
THE GRAND OPERA nOUsE MEETING,