The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-10-07

out.
Last nights demonstration by tho Re-
publicans was in all respects great
success. The meeting was the greatest
ever seen in Wheeling. The escort
parade preceding was not intended to
bo unusually imposing, but it sur
prised even those who got it up.
1t was "a corker."
In fact it was the biggest parade Of
the campaign by long odds. The
crowds on the streets were astonishing.
1t was q great, big, splendid success
from the start TO the finish.
AS early as Z o'clock the people from
the outskirts began to fill the princi-
pal thoroughfares. and by o'clock it
was perfect jam on Market street
from Eleventh street clear to the creek,
while the side streets also held large
crowds, all waiting to see the escort
procession to be given in. honor of the
visit of Gen. Stewart Woodiord, OF
New York, and as a sort of testimonial
to their distinguished fellow townsman,
Hon. A. w. Campbell.
The Escort club assembled in its club
rooms at seven o'clock, and by half
past seven sixty-eight men were drawn
up in front Of the hall in full uniform.
The 0peaa House band was on hand in
full force, and played several livel ly airs,
while waiting for the arrival OF the oth-
or clubs, which were late in coming,
some OF them SO late that the command
forward" had obe given before theaI-
rival OF either Washington or Madison
district, or the Ohio County club.
The Bridgeport Mckinley club, NUM-
bering over one hundred men, in uni
form, came over at twenty minutes be.
fore eight. This club presented a
magnificent appearance, composed rs it
was OF fine looking men, many of whom
were converts from the Democratic free
trade party. The organization was in
command of Capt o. NJ. Davis, a veteran
of the war, and one. OF the best drill
masters in Eastern Ohio.
After the arrival Of the Bridgeporters
the escort started. They marched
down Market street to Twenty.fourth,
then up to Chapline, where the Eighth
ward Davis club, Junior Motfat club
and Sixth ward club fell in, and it was
at this point that tho Washington and
Madison district clubs and the Ohio
county colorel club caught up and fol-
lowed in the rear.
The procession then proceeded up
Chapline to Twentieth, then to Market,
and up to the Grand Opera House. The
escort was made up ms follows:
Marshal in Charge, NJ. II. McNabb
Advance Guard Of Escort Club,
Opera House hand.
Tariff Graduates, slXty-Cight men IN UNIFORM,
Linsly Institute Cadets twenty'soven men,
Black Eagle Drum Corps.
Union District Club, forty men,
Bridgeport Drum Corps, No. l,
Bridgeport Drum Corps, No. 2
Mckinley Club OF bridgeport. one hundred aud
twenty men In uniform,
Richie District Drum Corps,
Eighth ward Davis Club, eighty men In uniform,
Eighth ward MOhat Club thirty uni
formed boys,
Madison District Drum Corps,
Madison District Club, slNty-three mon
in uniform,
Ohio County Colored Club, forty men,
Washington DLhlElNt AOIVsi
Washington District Club, thirty-scvcn men,
Sixth ward Club, iOr,y.twO men.
The Benwood club arrived too late,
and marched up to the Grand Opera
House, headed by its drum corps. The
club numbered about fifty men, and
dressed in their new uniforms, they
presented handsome appearance, and
it is to be regretted that they were too
late to swell the ranks.
The Young Mems Escort Club never
looked better, and the boys showed
themselves of in great shape. Their
uniforms knock out anything in either
party, and they march with step that
would do credit to soldiers with years
of experience. They were applauded
all along the line by their enthusiastic
friends.
The Bridgeport club was as handsome
as could be, and attracted universal at
tention. Their uniforms arc nobby; so
arc the Richie and Madison district
clubs, which made their first appear!
ance in their brand new outfits. They
are all right.
All the clubs are entitled 20 special
mention, but space will not permit Il
Compared to tho attempt made BY
the Democratic clubs last night the
Republican turnout discounted them
about five to one. Houses were illumi-
mated, and any amount OF red fire ind
fireworks OF all kinds burned along tho
limo. Coming up Market street II Ras4
a perfect blaze, and the sight wasa moet
beautiful one. Every one OF the eluoa'
was well drilled, and the best Of ordet
was maintained in tho ranks.
The only thing to be regretted Is TINT
the timo was SO limited that general
turnout and longer route could not be
arranged. It was n good starter, and
ono which reflects great credit upon all
concerned. The big Mckinley parade
will be in the evening, with nothing TO
hustle the boys through, and it will be
a memorable event in the annals OF
local politics.
AZ UNPRECEDENTED OVATION.
The Grand Opera House packed with
men on their feet, shouting, cheering,
waving their hats, a speaker looking on