The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-11-26
In Honor Of Steve Clay
and Elem DuBignon.
TOWN BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED
speeches in the City Park to an I'm.
mense ThrOng Of People. A
Banquet Given.

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Hon. A. s. Clay s election to the United
States Senate.
Hon. Elem DuBignon was invited to be
present, the loyal friend and astute mana
ger OF Hon. A. S. C!ays candidacy before
the Legislature.
Our citizens, under the committee work
of Messrs. R. W. Boone, Geo. F. Newell,
c. M. crosby, b. G. Coryell, Frank Rey-
nolds, D. N. Anderson, ]. 7. Anderson, S.
A. Anderson, 7. N. Brumby. and others,
perfected the arrangements.
The city park fence was brilliantly illus
minated with rows of candles. while in the
the center Of the park stand had been
erected, decorated with bunting and u S.
flags, while variegated Chinese lanterns
were suspended in circle overhead.
The colored brass band discourged mu-
Sic. and the citizens were making the well
kin ring with cannons, guns and pistols.
Bonfres and fireworks illuminated the
heavens, and altogether it was a scene of
splendor and noise
Hon. Elem DuBignon arrived on the
$50 train, but Senator Clay did not arrive
until clock, as he remained in Atlanta
to help Judge Gober as long as he could.
At nine o'clock when Mr.. Clay arrived
the demonstration broke forth in its widest
enthusiasm. An immense throrg OF men
and women gathered around tho stand in
the city park to hear the speaking
W. s. N. Neal introduced Mr.. Clay in
BETTING language. paying high compli-
ment to the gallant Savannahian. Hon.
Fiem DuBignons as Mr.. Clay's iudefatig>
able worker and wise counselor,i in the race
just finished with success.
Senator Clay was greeted with tremen-
dous applause when he stepped forward to
speak. His speech came bubbling from a
heart OF gratitude, fresh and .bouyant
His thanks were warm, and his praise of
Hon. Fiem DuBiguon was unstinted. Mr..
Clay spoke of the great responsibility that
had been placed upon him by being elects
ed Senator, and OF his resolve to meet it
by bending every energy Of mind and
body and serve the people faithfully
and efficiently. 1t was an electifying
speech and met with generous applause
throughout
Mr.. Clay introduced Hon. Elem Du>
,Bignon, and the ovation given him when
he arose to speak was hearty AID prolong-
ed. Mr.. DuBignon caught the crowd
from the very start and held their close
attention to the finish by his eloquent and
thrilling grafton. The crowd was in hearty
sympathy with him. He spoke of the
newly elected Senator in high terms, re.
counted his friendship and fidelity and the
victory just VOL.
Mr.. DuBignon spoke Of low his own
ambition to be Senator had been defeated,
when some one in the crowd yelled out
You can have the Governorship next
time if you want it." Mr.. DuBignon
bowed and smiled and continued his
speech, and when he finished he had the
friendship of every man, woman and child
of that crowd.
Mayor pro tenn j. Gid Morris was intro
duced by Mr.. Clay and made speech in
praise of Mr. DuBignon ana Mr.. Clay.
After the speaking was over reception
was held at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. F. Newell on Whitlock Avenue
rendered to Senator Clay and Mr.. DuBig>
non by the host and hostess, and by many
OF our citizens.
The elegant residence was Illuminated
with Chinese lanterns, and presented a
beautiful and attractive appearance.
The banquet was recherche in every
particular. The service was one thai
lacked nothing in taste, art and grace.
The menu was first class end exquisite in
every detail:
The beautiful dining room had three
tables arranged leaving an opening at one
end and circle il the center.
Capt r. ". Boone was POSTMASTER and
performed the duties devolving upon him
with versatility and aptness that shovel
rare skill 6nd QlScreu0n.
The occasion was one full OF happy sur
prises and pleasantrles, and was prouounc'
success in every particular.
The reception could not have beer
placed in more competent hands than Mr.
and Mrs Newell, who met every expecta'
ton and gave pleasure to their guests il
courteous attention and generous hospi'
tally.
The gentlemen present were Mr.. Geo.