The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
RICHMOND, VA, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1895.

the colors OF the Union were conspicuous
on the platform car.
The cheers and acclamations were pro-
longed, and the party on board the train
must have been convinced OF the true pa
trotism which filed the breasts OF the
large crowd before them.
Mayor Warwick made brief address 10
the crowd. and was enthusiastically ap-
plauded.
Calls were made for Colonel l.. S.
Marye, ad he came forward, expressing
the pleasure felt by the city OF Lynchburg
and ali Virginians In the presence OF the
old bell and It's Escort in Lynchburg.
Mavor Warwick made brief reply 10
Colonel Marye's remarks, and five-minute
speeches were made by several other
members of the party.
vfRIrAhLE GRAFTON.
ROANOKE, VA, Oct. 5.-F'rom Lynch
burg. through the beautiful Piedmont and
Roanoke Valley. the southwark progress
of the Liberty Bell was a veritable ova-
tiCn.
Poor indeed was the farmhouse or
cabin that did not show the national
colors I'm some form. and shouting groups
OF children, black and white. marked
every cross-rosd. At Bedford City the
entire population was massad under the
spreading trees that line the railroad
tracks. The public school children car
ried small flags and old black mammas
waved their turbans, while a brass band
brayed out its welcome.
Mayor warwick again talked for a
few minutes on patriotic lines. and the
Philadelphia escort party was warmly
greeted. At Lynchburg the entire City
Council Of Roanoke, beaded by President
r. A. Buckner and Mayor S. T.. Jones.
boarded the train and told OF the royal
reception awaiting the bell In their hust-
ling Big Lick" city. Their predictions
were glowing, but no one was prepared
for what really took place. The city
was in gala attire, and as the train en-
tered through several sharp rocky gorges.
II seemed as though every hillside. bridge,
and house top swarmed with people
From the woods OH the crest OF a lofty
hill big cannon belched out the presi-
dental salute. but even the boom of the
gun was drowned In the ear-splitting vol
ley of cheers and shouts of greeting that
rolled no from great masses of people
that stretched out in every direction.
TIE RED. WHITE AND BLUE.
Red white. and blue bunting covered
even the trolley poles. while horses wore
flags tied about their necks, and women
of evident refinement cheered themselves
hoarse and Joined the surging crowd that
pressed forward 10 get "A glimpse of the
relic.
There was a short burst Of oratory. in
which Mayor Warwick. Selectmen Clay,
Bringhurrst and McCoach. and Common
Councilman Hartman joined. and then
the crowd was lined up TO Chamber over
the bell-car and touch the bell
The rush was awful. ana several women
tainted, but the soldiers and policemen
finally got the line moving. and rough
tallies showed that more than 1900 peo-
pie marched over the car during the af-
ternOOn and evening.
Tonight the visitors were given n re-
ceptlon and banquet at the handsome
Hotel Roanoke. perched on the summit
of a steep hill overlooking the town. II
was an informal affair. but very pleas
ant one. the principal speakers being
Mayors Jones. Of Roanoke, ana warwick
of PHILADELPHIA.
Tomorrow the party will push over the
mountains of Southwest Virginia and into
Tennessee.