The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-17
A SPLENDID RECEPTION.
THE STEPHENSON PARTY ARRIvEs.
The Democratic Candidate for Nice-Presi-
dent Delivers Fine Address, Wbichis
Greeted With Great Applause.

Raleigh, n. c., Sept 1G.-Special.-
Raleighs great gala-day, long looked for
ward to as a day which would go down
to history, dawned a typical, bright, beau
tiful and bracing early autumn morning.
To-day all Raleigh was astir at an early
hour, and ready to receive the distin-
guished visitors. The special train bear
ing the two sleepers with the Stevenson
party OH board arrived at the Union De
pot at I o'clock, but the fact was not
made known till o'clock, the appointed
hour for the arrival, In order to give the
tired party time for rest. Promptly at
O'Clock the Governors Guard and the
knights Of Pythias band were at the
Union Depot, where Il large cOncourse or
people had assembled to greet the visitors
Colonel Thomas ). Kenan. chairman. and
the reception committee were IN waiting
under the car shed, and Chief Marshal
W. &. Stronach and aides and President
Frank StrOnach. Of the Cleveland-Carr
Club, were at their posts. n few Inih-
utes after s o'clock the members OF the
escort committee. who accompanied Cen
erll Stevenson down from Ashcyllle, pc
gan TO make their appearance on the piat-
form. Soon afterward Hon. Charles Ad-
lai Ewing, of Illinois, who nc,
comp9nied General Stevenson, stepped
down from the car, ana was
greeted with hearty hand-shakes by the
members of the reception committee.
When General Stevenson and Mrs Ste
yenson stepped from the car they were
greeted with applause, and introductlons
and hand-shakng followed. During TINS
time the large crowd was waiting OUT
side, and the Governors Guard was
drawn I'D in line in front Of the depot.
The party was escorted 20 the front OF the
depot by the reception committee, ana as
they emerged from the building tremen-
dOus cheers went up from the assembled
crowd. The distinguished visitors were
escorted I'D 10 the Marlboro House. Cheers
greeted them all along the ronte, and as
the procession swung into Fayetteville
street tremendous applause went up. The
streets were crowded and buildings were
gay and Gorgeous with decorations. AT
the YarbOro the party was breaktasted,
and after breakfast an informal recep-
ton was held in the YarborO parlOrs till
the procession was formed TO march to
the place of speaking. Many ladies called
upon Mrs Stevenson, and General Ste
yenson and Mr. Ewing were kept busy
for an hour shaking hands with the call
ers. About Il:3O o'clock the procession
began to form on Wilmington street, and
moving up South street to Fayetteville,
came up to the YarborO, where the Ste
venson party were to join in the process
sion. At the head rode Chief Marshal
w. G. Stronach, accompanied by his
aides, Mr.. John Y. Macrae and DR.. Il.
w Burt, and followed by the entire staff
of marshals in gay regalia and wearing
badges
Following was long procession of
carriages. In the first rode Hon. A. T..
Stevenson. Colonel Thomas :. Kenan,
Colonel Julian 5. Carr and Hon. +. NJ.
Simmons. I'm the second were Mrs
Stevenson, Mrs Thomas 5 Kenan. Miss
Bessie Tucker and Major r. $. Tucker.
Next came Mr.. Ewing. Hon. W. NJ. Rob
bins, Hon. Wharton J. Green and Hon.
NJ. w. Ransom. OTher carriages follow
ed. in which were members of the com
mittees and distinguished gentlemen from
all over North Carolina. Following the
carriages was a retinue of several hun
dred men on horseback. i'm gay regalia,
representing the Democratic clubs. Dur
hams delegation, composed of two hun
dred members Of the Durham Demo
cratic Club, was headed by the Durham
Band. The members of the club were
uniformed in neat linen busters and wore
white Cleveland beavers. As the pro-
cession moved up Iillsboro street they
were greeted with cheers along the route.
Many houses were gorgeously decorated
IN gay c0lOrs. At y o'clock the process
sion, which was very long, reached the
gate of st. Alary's Grove, and the speak
ers were conducted TO their places on the
stand. Fully five thousand people were
assembled at the Grove, where large
and gaily-decOrated stand had been erect
ed. with ample seating capacity in front
Hon. NJ. W. Ransom announced that
Colonel Thomas ). Kenan, chairman of
the reception committee, would introduce
General Stevenson, which he did in ap-
prOprate words. General Stevenson
spoke an hour and a half, paying n high
tribute to North Carolina, discussing the
tariff, Force bill and other leading issues
Hon. Charles A. Ewing of Illinois, was
next introduced by Mr.. Frank Stronach.
chairman of the Raleigh Democratic
Club. and spoke for an hour and a half.
His dissection Of the Force bill was pro-
nounced one of the most lucid ever heard
here and he received many congratula-
tions afterwards. The party left this
evening for Durham. where Colonel j. $.
Carr, of that city, has arranged to give
them Il grand reception. General Steven
son speaks at Charlotte tomorrow.
The State Association of Democratic
Clubs met here to-day and reelected Ju-
liam ). Carr president for the ensuing
year, and B. G. BeckWith secretary. 1t
IS reliably learned this evening that the
Progressive Farmer, of this city, will be
sold out at an early date, as it is said 10
be financially embarrassed.