The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-08-28
columbuk. o., August 16.

celumbuS. O., August Is.
,lunbus donned her gala attire yes
Nv TO welcome the Republican hosts
like conquering army they came
housnnds to participate in the open
engagement of what promises to be
Of the most remarkable contests
pol,tlcal history. Trainload after
uload of enthusiastic Republicans
ned into the city ali through the
ming and far into the afternoon,
before the morning was half spent
streets were filed with a cheering.
ut.ng, demonstrative mass OF enthu-
lis in the cause of protection and
nd money. AS the visiting clubs and
.ss,ions marched UP the street to the
.dquarters assigned them. with the
dc of many bands and the cheering
q the throats OF thousands OF stall
It Republicans. 1t was truly an In
ration to the cause for which they
Re battling.
The opening meeting was q maEnifi-
i success. There was not one single
ture to mar 1t. The weather, while
FLAPS trifle sultry. seemed only to
= to the warmth OF the enthusiasm.
THE IMMENSE THRoNG
8 handled perfectly and another trib.
added to the resources Of the cap
city as a convention city. It was
rough the efforts OF Hon. Charles L.
artz that this city was selected as the
les Of the opening meeting. and his
sdom has been demonstrated to the
tire satisfaction OF the city and her
ssors. There was nothing left un-
pc which might contribute to the
mfort Of the visitors and nothing.
fltted which might add to the success
the demonstration.
With the arrival of the first deleea-
b the spirit of the day became man
Est In the greetings to them, and by
snins 1t had swept over the city, a
~ wave Of Republican enthusiasm.
The spirit Of the demonstration over
allowed that Of any previous similar
caaon. but 1t was of different char
ter The usual spontaneous and often
peracial and transient enthusiasm
foked through admiration of some
Pvortte character in politics had given
ace to a feeling equally prominent,
Vt Of far greater depth. The enthu-
asm for the great statesmen who were
address them was augmented by an
tense interest in what they should
" The individualities of the speakers
ere almost wholly submerged In the
sues they were to discuss. and during
fe entire day. groups Of expectant men
Paid be seen congregated on the side
faiks, earnestly discussing the great
sues before the contrasting parties.
ASSEMBLED IN THE MONSTER
CANVAS ENCLOSURE
which the exercises were held, they
p throughout the sitting heat Of the
flernoon. with undated interest, and
lth constantly increasing numbers UNI
the last word had fallen from the
peakers lips and then they made the
Ias' auditorium ring with long and
smonstrative cheers for the Republic
y party the gallant leaders who had
poken to them and for the principles
hey so ably defended.
The interior of the great stretch Of
ahvas had been tastefully and appro-
s'ateiy decorated and presented an in-
lung appearance when filed with the
aousnds of interested listeners. The
iatforin and the raised rows of seats
lrectly behind were draped In trIcol.
aekeround and above the platform
'as an immense Autograph of McKin-
y. with the familiar words: 1.-THE adj
shee agent of prosperity" Immense
ahhets with the licensees of McKin-
Y ana Hobart were suspended between
" guy poles on the four sides of the
.nl, while flags and portraits Of the
ISL. ses,aential candidates were placed at
very conceivable point.
an hour before the meeting was OPEN
!. the seating space OF the immense
mt w, was entirely filed.
III. PEOPLECAhE IN STREAMS,
va va when they found they could not get
n.er shelter from the monday heat,
KY fingered for time aud dIsappolnt-
NY Departed. THOUSANDS who had
ouhted on listening to she speeches,
s ere turned away. but still others came,
~ crowded into every available inch
:. space, The capacity OF the tent was
s.ln1ied by the committee. who had
IIahgsd the seats. at 5000 and with the
eMd banks of people who stood for
. around the outside edge of the
NJ the attendance at a conservative
suL'ate. could not have been less than
On, IN II 900 TO 1000. Probably a political
w. unf In this, or in fact any other city
a. never so favored with the presence
!, tne ladies'. They had availed them-
ave, ~ Of the invitation OF the committee
y. me bright colors of their gowns
1ued an additional charm to the scene.