Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-27
CY. WATSON'S RETURN
HOW HE WAS GREETED on AR
IRVING At HOME.
A Grand Denomination by the VIM
ston-snIcm PeopIc-saiute, Music,
on the Routc from Raleigh.

WINSTON, n. c., June 26-(Special)-
Hon. Cyrus b. Watson. North Carolina
Democratic nominee for Governor, was
given a grand ovation when he arrived at
home from Raleigh at 1870 this afternoon.
Several thousand people were at the de-
pot in carriages. on horseback, ana
on foot. When the engineer gave the
station signal. the Davis School cannon
which had been sent TO the depot for the
occasion, began firing a salute, the fac
tory whistles blew. warehouse bells rang
and the crowd yelled themselves hoarse'
This continued long after the train had
rolled up to the passenger depot.
In the welcoming party were Mayors
Crutchneld and Hauser. OF the twin cities
both Republicans: the Forsythe Rinemen,
and the firemon with their engine and
hose-wagon. The brass band was also
on the scene, and It helped TO honor
Forsythe's favorite son by rendering a
number of inspiring selections. As the
train pulled up to the station, Mr.. wat
son was standing on car platform. from
which he was taken bodily upon the Shout
ders Of his most enthusiastic admirers
and placed in a handsome coach and tour'
comprising a splendid carriage, drawn py
four beautiful irOn-gray horses. 'Mid the
tremendous uproar OF booming cannon
ringing bells, shrieking steam whistles
and a shouting throng, a big procession,
headed by a band-wagOn, and consisting
of a long train of carriages, filled with
many Of Winston Salem's most proIm-
nent citizens. both Democratic ana Ike
publican was formed, and moved OF 10
Main street, and thence down through
Salem 10 the public square, Were a
great throng congregated to demand a
speech from their next Governor
MR.. WATSONS REMARKS.
The outer gallery OF the Salem Female
Academy was used as a rostrum, ana,
after the presentation Of a large bouquet
OF flowers in behalf of the ladies' OF the
Academy. TO the next Governor, Coionei
f. II. Fries introduced Lieutenant-GoV-
ernor Doughton, who spoke briefly, bu1
encouragingly, and them made way Tor
Mr.. Watson. The latter said IL was I'M
possible for him 10 express his feelings
and he would have to leave II to the
imaginations as 20 what was going on
i'm mis- hot and restless heart. He was
not looking for any such demonstration
as this. Mr.. Watson explained how he
became n candidate for the nomination.
and made apt illusions TO the campaign.
He was tired. he SAID, ana WOulu nave ~
be excused from making extended re-
marks.
OTHERS SPEAK.
Speeches were also made by Messrs. h.
p. Jones and r. 3. Glenn, OF winston
Bailey and Gather. OF Davie. and Rev.
w. c. Wilson. Of Kernersville, after
which the procession reformed and march
ed to the courthouse square, where
IL disbanded. Although the time Tor
preparation was necessarily short. the
demonstration was admirably managed,
under the direction OF Colonel +. III. Fries
and Captain II. F.. Allen and their trusy
assistants. Had the arrival Of Mr.. Wat
son been deferred until tonight, more
extensive and even more largely attendeo
would the reception have been.
While en- route from Raleigh to-day.
Mr.. Watson was called upon and made
speeches from the car platform. at Bur
lineton and Greensboro. Flags are float
ing tonight from a business block bear
ing these words, "Cyrus b. Watson, For
Governor
Tonight the first Watson Campaign
Club I'm the State was organized by VIM
stOn-Salem Democrats.