The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-10-23

Chas. f. +. Howard aud were hand
somely entertained by Mr.. Howard and
his accomplished daughter. After re-
luctantly saying goodbye we proceeded
to Gainesville, where we found great
crowd in waiting. Mr. d. Columbus
Kemp presided at the meeting and Mr..
Lee and Mr.. Deviue addressed the mul-
titude. 1t was stated on that occasion
by some of the oldest residents that it
was the largest political gathering ever
held at Gainesville. On Tuesday, 18th,
we again resumed our journey and pro-
ceeded to Middletown, where we were
met by Mr.. Letter. DR.. Beatty, DR..
Bowlus and other friends, who assured
us that the skies were Frightening and
that the people of the valley were be-
ginning to see the error of their ways
and looking for more prosperous times
by the free and Unlimited coinage of
silver at the ratio of Is to l. After wish
ing all merry goodbye we proceeded
to Myersville, where the citizens turned
out without respect to party to greet
us; old and young, male and female,
school children and all greeted Mr.. Lee
with a hearty welcome. We then pro-
ceeded to Ellerton, where we found We
hicles and carriages of all kinds in read
mess to take the people to WOlfsville.
At this point we met the venerable sire
of Democracy, uncle David Summers,
who marsh allied the procession over the
mountains to WOlfsville. AT VOLTS
vile, Notwithstanding the inclemency
of the weather, the people turned out
from all sections of the district, fully
One-half of the crowd being unable to
gain admission to the hall, but awaited
outside to shake hands with Mr.. Lee.
The meeting was addressed by Mr..
Lee, Mr.. Devine and your correspond
ent The people of that section say
that old Catoctin will give the greatest
majority that has been given since the
days of "Old Hickory" On Friday,
the 10Th, we continued our journey TO
Knoxville. arriving there about one
o'clock. We were met by the entire
population and taken in charge 10y j..
p. Biser; son of that old war horse of
Democracy, Daniel 5. Biser. By invi-
tatiOn we proceeded to Mt. O'Donnell,
the residence of Col. j. q. O'Donnell,
whose cOurtly manners are only ex-
ceeded by his generous hospitality.
Continuing our journey we drove along
the historic Merryland Tract, arriving
at Petersville, meeting the same recep-
ton that we received at Knoxville.
After spending ali hour at that point
we proceeded to Jefferson, where we
received a welcome hand and a gener-
Gus smile from the ladies at the hos
pitable home of DR.. Gross. After par
taking of a hearty supper we proceeded
to the residence of Andrew Kessler,
where we found an immense crowd
surrounding the platform, which was
gaily decorated with American flags,
Chinese lanterns and bunting. The
meeting was called to order by the sage
and patriarch of the village, VIM. III.
Lakin, and Notwithstanding the cold
and crispy state of the night for
two hours and one-half the crowd re-
manned standing, listening to the words
of eloquence and wisdom as they
fell from the lips of the orators of the
occasion, Mr.. Lee and Mr.. Devine. The
I writer would be ungrateful aud unkind
if he failed to note the kindness and
courtesy that the party received at the
hands of the people along the route.
Republicans and Democrats alike, and
congratulate Mr.. Lee that he has
captivated the hearts of our people and
assure him, whether elected or de-
feated, that he will always find gen.
erous welcome from our people when
ever it suits his convenience to honor
us with visit. f. M. +.