The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-08-28
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coiumbuE o.. August is.
blunbus donned her gala attire yes
Az to welcome the Republican hosts
IKE a conquering army they came
sou,ands to participate in the OPEN
engagement of what promises to be
0, the most remarkable contests
political history. Trainioad after
pload 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, demonstrative mass OF enthu-
lis in the cause of protection and
nd money. AS the visiting clubs and
cations marched up the street to the
dquarters assigned them, with the
DC of many bands and the cheering
the throats OF thousands OF stall
It Republicans. 1t was truly an In
ration to the cause for which they
Re battling.
he opening meeting was magnin-
il success. There was not one single
ture to mar 1t. The weather. while
FLAPS tribe sultry. seemed only to
to the warmth Of the enthusiasm.
THE IMMENSE THRoNG
handled perfectly and another trib-
added to the resources of the cap
city as convention city. It was
Fuush the efforts OF Hon. Charles L.
Hrtz that this city was selected as the
zee Of the opening meeting, and his
sdom has been demonstrated to the
tire satisfaction of the city and her
Fitors. There was nothing left un-
pc which might contribute to the
nfort Of the visitors, and nothing
fitted which might add to the success
the demonstration.
With the arrival Of the first deleea-
b the spirit of the day became man
fst in the greetings to them, and by
lenlns 1t had swept over the city, q
d wave OF Republican enthusiasm.
The spirit Of the Demonstration over
allowed that of any previous similar
casion. but 1t was Of q different char
per The usual spontaneous and often
fperaciai and transient enthusiasm
foked through admiration of some
lyorite character in politics had given
ace TO feeling equally prominent,
fs Of far greater depth. The enthu-
|hsm for the great statesmen who were
address them was augmented by an
|tsnse interest in what they should
". The individualities of the speakers
ere almost wholly submerged in the
sues they were to discuss, and during
Pe entire day. groups Of expectant men
Paid be seen congregated 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
u throughout the sitting heat Of the
fternoon. with undated interest, and
nth constantly increasing numbers I'M
y the last word had fallen from the
peakers' lips and then they made the
asst auditorium ring with long and
smonstrative cheers for the Republic
party. the gallant leaders who had
poken to them and for the principles
hey so ably defended.
The Interior OF the great stretch of
lnvas had been tastefully and appro-
''a'eiy decorated and presented an In
Ting appearance when filled with the
aousnds of interested listeners. The
iiauor'n and the raised rows of seats
Eectly behind were draped In tricol-
ackefound and above the platform
as an immense Autograph of McKin-
v, with the familiar words: 1.-THE adj
4hee agent of prosperity" Immense
ahners with the likenesses OF McKin-
Y and Hobart were suspended between
ie guy poles on the four sides of the
.nt while flags and portraits Of the
RESIDENTIAL candidates were placed at
fsry conceivable point.
On hou- before the meeting was OPEN
the seating space of the immense
~ was entirely filled.
~ PEOPLE CAME IN STREAMS,
~ Rhen they found they could not get
naef shelter from the MONDAY heat,
~ fingered for time aud disappoInt-
ny departed. Thousands who had
'un'ed on listening to The speeches,
e,e turned away. but still others came,
p crowded into every available inch
:. SPACE. The capacity of the tent was
.Nm1ted by the committee, who had
, I,,shged the seats. at 5000 and with the
.ha banks Of people who stood for
uufs around the outside edge of the
ms the attendance at conservative
inmate could not have been less than
On II 900 to 1900. Probably q political
etunE In this. or in fact any other city
a. Fever so favored with the presence
!, me ladies'. They had awaited them
y. 81 the invitation of the committee
~ The bright colors OF their gowns
4uea an additional charm to the scene.