The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-08-28
columbuk. o.. August 1k

COLUMBUS. u, August ID.
plunbu. donned her gala attire yes
,y to welcome the Republican hosts
M. conquering army they came
sOu.ands to participate in the OPEN
engagement of what promises to be
q, tn. most remarkable contests
POLITICAL history. Trainload after
uload OF enthusiastic Republicans
nd into the city all through the
ming and far into the afternoon,
before the morning was half spent
streets were filed with a cheering.
uting, d.monstrative mass Of enthu-
Is in the cause Of protection and
Id money. AS the visiting clubs and
.stions marched up the street to the
Idquarters assigned them. with the
dc of many bands and the cheering
b the throats OF thousands OF stall
It Republicans. It was truly an In
ration to the cause for which they
n battling.
he opening meeting was q magnifi-
b success. There was not one single
sture to mar 1t. The weather, while
khaps trifie suitry, seemed only to
b to the warmth of the enthusiasm.
THE IMMENSE rHRoNG
shsndled perfectly and another trib-
added to the resources OF the cap
7 city as convention city. It was
|push the efforts OF Hon. Charles L.
rtz that this city was selected as the
eee OF the opening meeting, and his
|stom has been demonstrated to the
|tre satisfaction of the city ana her
Iitors There was nothing left un-
he which might contribute to the
|afort Of the visitors, and nothing
lifted which might add to the success
the demonstration.
With the arrival of the first deiega-
"a the spirit Of the day became man
Fst In the greetings to them, and by
'enlns IT had swept over the city, q
a wave Of Republican enthusiasm.
The spirit OF the demonstration over
allowed that Of any previous similar
'casion. but 1T was OF a different char
ter. The usual spontaneous and often
peraeisl and transient enthusiasm
'oked through admiration Of some
vorite character In politics had given
ace to a feeling equally prominent,
1t Of far greater depth. The enthu-
Ism for the great statesmen who were
address them was augmented by an
tsnse interest In what they should
'. The Municipalities of the speakers
ere almost wholly submerged in the
'ues they were to discuss. and during
entire day. groups Of expectant men
aid be seen congresated on the side
AXIS, earnestly discussing the great
sues before the contesting parties.
ASSEMBLED IN THE MONSTER
CANVAS ENCLOSURE
which the exercises were held. they
throughout the sitting heat Of the
iernoon. with undated interest, and
In constantly increasing numbers un-
the last word had fallen from the
.akers' lips and then they made the
st auditorium ring with long and
cheers for the Republic
party. the gallant leaders who had
oxen to them and for the principles
ey SO ably defended.
The Interior OF the great stretch OF
nvas had been tastefully and appro-
'A'eiy decorated and presented an In
ing appearance when filled with the
ousnds of interested listeners. The
atorin and the raised rows Of seats
'sctly behind were draped In tricol-
cseround and above the platform
an immense Autograph OF McKIn-
!, with the familiar words: 1.-THE ad-
nee agent OF prosperity" Immense
hhers with the likenesses Of McKin-
ard Hobart were suspended between
guy poles on the four sides of tho
~; while flags and portraits of the
eslaential candidates were placed at
~ conceivable point.
N hour before the meeting was OPEN
TIE seating space OF the immense
y was entirely filled.
III. PEOPLE CAME IN STREAMS,
J = snen they found they could not get
aer shelter from the MONDAY heat,
y iinsered for time and disappoint-
" departed. Thousands who had
intel on listening to ME speeches,
',e turned away. but still others came,
9 crowded into every available inch
space. The capacity OF the tent was
lfn ted by the committee. who had
II I: the seats. at 5000 and with the
.il banks of people who stood for
WIS around the outside edge of the
~ the attendance at a conservative
innate. could not have been less than
'in 900 to 1900. Probably q political
,tuns in this. or In fact any other city
Fever 80 favored with the presence
ne ladies'. They had awaited them
VS. 81 the invitation Of the committee
The bright colors OF their gowns
aea an additional charm to the scene.
'ENING OF THE MEETING.