Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-10

Aside from the personal popularity Of
Mr. Campbell. and his reputation IS 4
public speaker, the meeting was
go evidences Of tue interest which
Democrats are manito5tlug 10
the campaign, The straight
out Republicans who were present and
they were few in number, were dlscour-
aged as the meeting progressed, at the
manifestations OF enthusiasm which
were brought out by the telling points
Of the speaker, or the mere mention OF
such familiar names as Wilson and
Howard. Democrats are correspond
ingly jubilant.
Mr.. Campbell spoke for an hour and
q nall, holding the undivided attention
Of his audience. The crowd was larger
when be finished than when he started.
u was his first address 10 the present
campaign, aud he has reason 20 feel
proud Of the ovation which be received.
he departed last night at 1925 o'clock
over the b. g. D. for Hamilton, d.
EX-GOVERNOR CAMPBELL ARRIVED
in the city on the 5:35 train over the b.
so. lie was met at the depot by &
number Of prominent Democrats, and
escorted TO Jle H0Js. Windsor. During
the afternoon and early evening, be re
cefved q uuuOer of distinguished Dem
Ccrats boz his room 90 the hotel
The Young Mems Democratic Club
met at Odd Fellows Hall at 1870
o'clock, and fifteen m,uJeeu later
marched down Twelfth street TO the no.
te., headed by the full Opera House
Band. The club turned out about
seveuty-fye members, and presented
handsome appearance. The mem
berS wore the regulation plug
lats aud uatty badges, and
marched with military precision, There
vas a brief delay at the hotel where
handsome open carriage, drawn by four
white horses, awaited the appearance OF
the distinguished orator. When be
walked out of the Twelfth street en-
trance and took his seat in :he carriage
with MeSsrS. l.. A. McCabe, Louis ).
DelaU,aine aud r. $. EiucGeiOe, s. rouS-
ing cheer went up from the Threats OF
the five hundred men and women who
bad assembled 90 greet aim.
The line OF march was reformed and
o short parade preceded the meeting in
lne Opera House. The stirring music
of the baud, the bright glare OF the red
light, aud the lusty cheers of she thou
SANDS who lined the sidewalks, were
fOrcibla reminders of the scenes Wit
messed Ia Presidential campaigns. EX-
Governor Campbell arrived at the Opera
House about twenty minutes after eight
O'Clock.
While the parade was in progress on
the streets, the Opera House was rapid
~ filing up with people, There were
persons OF every poiiuca, faith To- the
audience, Democrats, Republicans, Pro-
bib,tiOuiStS aud Plpulists. About
quarter past eight O'Clock,
GOVERNOR CAMPBELL ENTERED
the building. As soon as be was rec0g-
uizsd by the audience the cheering COM
menced, continuing until Chairman
Eiucbeloe, of the County Executive
Committee, advanced 70 the front of
the stage 20 name Nr. Robert A. Nc
Cabs as chairman of the meeting. The
cheering was renewed when Governor
Campbell. was introduced, and his
speech was punCtuated with applause.
Mr.. McCabe, upon being introduced,
said:
81 am deeply sensible Of the honor
conferred upon me IN naming me as
Chairman on this ocCSSlOu-an honor as
unexpected as il is uudeSeryei Ia
various parts OF this country the people
are again called upon 20 select repre-
sentativsS 10 the Nations, and State
Legislatures. Both Creat parties have
named their standard bearers, and the
opposing forces are waEing an earnest
aud vigorous warfare. In our own
State this campaign has assumed a
national Importance. Harvey, Alder
son, the gallant Wilson Applause 4, aud
our own Johnny Howard Enthusiastic
applause are waging a manly battle.
We have wish US tonight 9 distiu-
cuished citizen Of another State, one
who has Louoyed every position 10
which he has been called. Whether as
a member OF Congress Orchief executive
OF a great and prosperous common
wealth, he has given additional iustre
90 the great principles he advocates. l
am sure 1 voice the Septiments of all in
this vast audience when l say that there
is no one who would receive a more cor
dial welcome. l have the honor to in
troduce Ex-Governor James Z. Camp
bell, of Ohio"
When Gov Campbell stepped to the