The record-union., 1894-11-03
THAT REPUBLICAN HIGH JINKS. I"
II Was the Greatest Success of the
Season.
Oratory, Music, Wit, Pathos, Senti-
ment, Poetry, and Lots OF
Refreshments.

Pavilion last evening was mammoth
success.
A conservative estimate of the number
of persons present would be from 3, 700 TO
4 900. But they were not all Republicans,
by any means. There were many Demo-
Gratis and PopuIists there. George Vice
was also there, and as he declares he has
no politics although Democratic nomi-
nee), he must be classed as a party by
himself.
1t was the most unique and enjoyable
political blowout ever held in this city,
if not in the State. Unlike most partisan
demonstrations at the close of a cam
paign, there was nothing said to engen-
der bitterness or heartburnings in the
breast of anyone. On the contrary, 1t
came very near being non-partisan
affair. OF course, such speeches as were
made were on behalf of Republican prin-
cipIes and candidates, but these did not
breathe offensive partlsanship at all
On the other hand, there was as much
fun as could be produced by a whole
barrel of monkeys, and Democrats, Pop
ulists and Republicans laughed and ap-
plauded together.
Members of the Reception Committee
were on hand to receive the people as
they entered the hall and showed them
10 seats. All the committeeman wore
beautiful satin badges, and it was avery no.
tlceable fact that many of them wore bald
heads, also. This was perhaps by way of
compliment to "BaIdy'' Johnson, the
popular candidate for Sheriff on the Re-
publican ticket.
After the orchestra had concluded its
overture the row of candidates seated on
the stage got their feet and hands in the
most uncomfortable positions possible,
braced up IN their chairs ana looked like
& lot OF EN- barrassed sweet girl graduates
waiting 20 read their essays and receive
their-certiicates OF election. 1t was
probably a mere coincidence that j. o.
Coleman and Colonel Cy Hubbard hap
pened to be holding down either end of
the platform, but really 1t was difficult
Tor those present TO shake off the feeling
that they were there as the end-men of
hlgh-toned minstrel outfit.
Colonel Hubbard was the first to face
the crowded audience, but ne was brave
and did not finch as he recited his little
address of welcome, which, by the way,
was very neatly expressed.
Some of the audience, not knowing
what good things were in store for them
intellectually on the stage, were already
becoming inpatient and turning about
cast longing glances at a big row Of re-
1reshments temDtingly displayed in the
rear of the hail. They thought-and no
doubt the thought was sired by the wish
that there was only one number on the
programme.
They were restored to consciousness by
j. .. Coleman, President of the evening,
coming forward from his end OF the
circle and making brief but appropriate
remarks, which placed every body in such
good humor that for the moment the re-
1reshmentS were forgotten, and even if a
lively pretzel had waltZed up in front of
haN i
then-unless 1t came in tow of a schooner !
Mr.. Coleman announced the first event |
OF the evening to be a SiX-handed vocal |
set-to between members of the Newcastle |
Glee Club. (The club was composed of |
Sacramentans, all the same, including the |
stalwart Dick Cohn.) They sang a humor-
ous campaign composition that provoked |
thunders OF applause and ripping oceans |
of laughter.
Albert Hart, the new Secretary of State |
of whom San Eraniscco paper yester- |
day said ''he is 60 years of age and was
born IN TINS city'-rected an "Apostro-
phe to the American Flag in his inimita-
ble and finished manner. after which
Professor Arthus Black gave a superb |
banjo solo.
In introducing Robert T. Devlin, who
spoke for five minutes on the subject, |
our County Candidates." Mr. Coleman
dropped into verse in this style:
Our county candidates we'll known,
Competent. tried and true
Our orators will speak their praise
Their support We ask CT you.
Mr.. Deviin waited moment for the |
expected shower of bouquets for the |
poet but Talbot Wallis had missed his |
cue and they were not forthcoming.
In the i've minutes allotted him Mr. |
Devlin crowded in all the good things it |
were possible to say OF the gentlemen |
whose names grace the Republican |
county ticket. yet he said a good deal, |
and OF course he said it we'll
Messrs. Eanlon and Phillips were the |
next attraction, and they sang something |
about 'UGrady" that pleased the assem-
blage greatly, for they cheered and |
cheered until the Chairman was obliged |
10 lay down his maliet and call the sing |
ers back to the stage.
Again the crowd in the rear of the hall |
began to cast wistful glances at the iron |
hooped refreshments. But there was
more coming.
Chairman Coleman escorted Senator f.
Z. Hart to the footlights (which were |
overhead) and announced, "The State |
Ticket:
Q, fairest State! Beloved of oIdt
Long were thine ample fields of cold
sung loud by clear-vOiced bard:
We sing tonight another name
We sing the praiSe-We sing the farna
OF Estee and MilIard.
=, SOh"COA Ldib pdLu glowing tribute to |
the men on the Republican State ticl[et |
"a whose keeping he urged the peonIe |
should lntrust the welfare Of the State for |
me next four years. He spoke eloouentIv
knd was loudly applauded
The next feature was the prettiest of III
DVenlng. There wore no programmes ont
and the large audience were kent in iu,
norance OF each succeeding attraction |
Mr.. coleman announced that the ljuhts
would be turned down while All Kiein-
sorge gave an exhibition of illuminatad |
club-swlnging.
The accomplished athlete, clad in ssa-
green tights, mounted q pedestal that /
once did service in the gorgeous Circus |
Naxlmus, applied some combustihIa
preparation TO pair of Indian clr,bs |
touched match to them. and they nj
once became enveloped in flames-all hut
Inc hahGies. The electric lights were
turned OIL and the hall was in darkness |
Then Mr.. Aleinsorge began his iu~glinr /
Win the blazing clubs, which he swun9 |
IN ali sorts OF lnconceivabIe curves above
ms mead, around his body, in front. he /
hlnd nlm, Keeping the atmosphere within
lew ieet OF him in streams of blazino |
light. lie was warmly applauded.
Whlle mon were calling for the LIGHTS |
10 oe turned on, so they might see If anv- I
one had made of with the refreshments |
Mr.. Coieman's voice came up out of the
darkness, ard he was heard TO say:
The homes of broad America
Were famed the wide world over
For plenty, happiness and peace
Before the days of Grover
You ask the reason of this thrift
Before the last election;
o, woriingmen! ! we answer Won
In words OF light 'PRoTECTIoS u,