The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-12-05
OANOLINA DAY IN ATLANTA.
THE PALMETTO ARMY MAKES A
PEAOEFUL CONQUEST.
South Carolina Carried the Day end
Stormed the Exposition Gates.

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South Carolina Carried the Day end
Stormed the Exposition Gates.
ATLANTA, Nov. 28.-To.day was set
apart at the Exposition as Atlanta
and South Carolina Day combined,
and the sun had hardly risen before
the prediction that it would be the
greatest day in point Of attendance in
the history of the show was u cer-
tainty. Over one hundred Thousand
visitors were in the city, moro
stfangers than were ever in Atlanta
before. The Strcets were moving
masses Of humanity throughout the
early morning hours, and before, 0
o'clock the capacity Of the Gurnstlles
at the Exposition entrances, towards
which the multitude flowed steadily,
was being taxed, while 5cts were laid
that tho paid admissions to the
grounds would reach the hundred
Thousand mark before the gates closed
for the day.
The combination of the Thanks
giving holiday, the Palmetto State
celebration and Atlanta Day, were
respor sible for this emo ,mous atten-
dance.
South Carolina covered herself wi,
glory, excelling all other States thaf
had special days at the fair in the
number OF visitors contributed and in
the military display made. Since yes
terday morning a score of trains
rolled into the city, and q fair estimate
places the number of Carolinians in
Atlanta from II, 900 15,O 900.
The eloquent speeches in the audi
torium and the oratory of her distin-
guished sons filed the audience with
unhoInded enthusiasm, and every
s. aker was given an ovation by the
thousands who crowded the vast build
ing and checred almost every word
that escaped the lips of those who ap-
peared on Une programme.
In cordial words the citizens and
officials and military OF the Palmetto
her show, and in language burning
with eloqnence Governor Evans and
Senator Tillman replied. MIR. Sam
1nman, in behalf of the exposition,
addressed those who have aided so
materially in making the Southern
show 30 successful, and thanked them
for the encouragement given those who
had asked for aid.
Though every State in the cotton
belt was represented, it was decidedly
q South Carolina audience. The
Palmetto badges predominated and
were to be seen on almost every one
who occupied seats. Standing room
was at premium and several minutes
before the exercises were commenced
every seat had been taken and hund-
reds were cla, oring for entrance.
The aisles were filled by those who
stood and at the doors many tiptoed to
catch the words Of the speaker.
y When Senator Ben Til'man entered
the auditorium and was conducted to
the platform at 9 o'clock. he was
greeted with an ovation that must
nave assured him that the audience
was composed of his friends. He en-
tered at the rear door and had almos.
reached the steps leading TO the plat
form before the crowd saw him. From
that moment until he took his sea,
the applause was deafening. From
every throat in the building cheers
and yells proceeded and the sea Of up
turned faces smiled and beamcd With
pleasure upon the man who is almost
worshipped by the masses.
Mr.. Tillman stopped the minute he
saw he was recognized an tuln NJ
bowed several times to the audience
Amid prolonged cheering he took his
scat on the stage. He was among the
first to arrive and the audience de-
manded his whole attention. At fire.
quent intervals his name would be-
called by some one in the building and
then the cheering would break forth
anew. This was continued until the
other speakers came in and tho cX-
ercises were commenced.
at 2 o'clock Governor Atkinson, arm
In arm with Governor Evans, walked
upon the platform. This was q signal
for more cheering and as the two
governors took their seats the audience
went wild with enthusiasm.
Governor Evans name was called
and he was forced to bow in ac-
acknowledgement. Some one called the
name of Governor Atkinson, and
Georgia's governor came in for his
share Of the applause.
"Tillman Tillman 20 cried the
audience and Senator Tillman rose
and bowed while they cheered. For
some reason there was q delay in the
beginning of the exercises after all
the speakers were sented and the time
was passed in alternately calling for
the speakers and cheering in general
The last one to reach the stage WAS
Mr.. Sam NJ. Inman. AS he came in
through the stage door everyone
looked at the badge they wore, on
which was his picture, and when they
had made certain that he who had
done 80 much for the exposition stood
before them, they rose as one man
and cheered with all their strength.
Mr.. Inman walked straight to his
chair, but the audience continued to
cheer him and he stood and bowed in
recognition Governor Evans grasped
the hand Of Mr.. Inman and then Gov
ernor Atkinson and Senator Tillmun
shook hands with him.
After being introduced to those on
the stage, Mr.. Inman took q seat just
behind Governor Atkinson. Governor
Evans sat on the right of Georgia's
governor and Senator Tillman sat next
to Governor Evans. Lady members
OF the South Carolina board occupied
seats on the right and left of the
governors. Officers of the governors
STATS at back of their commanders-in-
chief.
just before the exercises were bepun
O tall countryman walked down to the
stage.
II want to shake hands with Ben, {"
he said to an officer who stopped him.
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