Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-10-21
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many" was formally opened on Saturday
week when Capt. Jno. N. Opie and Capt. 81.
W. Holt delivered two masterful speeches.
Both are polished, as we'll as foreeful speak
ers, and had no trouble in holding the at
tention OF their audience. But 1t remained
for the Lame Lion of Lynchburg;-the
gifted John w. Daniel-he of the silver
tongne-t0 arouse the Democrats Of South
River as they have not been for many years
When the notices began to appear earlier in
the week that Senator Daniel would be here
to speak on Saturday afternoon last, it soon
became apparent that crowd would greet
him. But his most sanguine friends did not
dream OF such an 0utp0uring of people.
Men, women and children came from every
direction, and in every imaginable convey
ance. until the large dancing pavilion at
Ford's Lithia Springs had every inch OF
available space literally packed.
The hero of the hour was accompanied by
the Cornet Band, and long procession from
Main street to the pavilion at the Springs.
and when the vast throng had ceased cheer
ing and quieted down Maj. Daniel began one
OF his characteristic speeches, and. with elo-
quence and unquestionable facts. held his
auditors spell bound listeners for more than
an hour. He did not arraign the Republic
can party for its misdeeds of the past in
that violent. abusive way which so many
speakers employ; but, by showing how well
and successful the Democratic party had
administered the affairs of government he
made the contrast all the more telling. and
i heard several former Gold-bugs say they
never heard the silver question explained in |
SO satisfactory manner.
At the conclusion Of this charming speech |
Mayor Patterson presented the orator with |
a beautiful bouquet from the ladies of the |
town. Senator Daniel-although used to |
such compliments-yet having had so many
c0urtesies extended him since his arrival, |
besides the warm welcome accorded him by
his audience seemed touched, almost to the
point Of embarrassment. But he quickly /
recovered his composure and acknowledged I
the tribute in his inimitable style.
Hon. Edward Echols. being present was
called on and promptly acknowledged the
in short. but well chosen re-
sponse. Mr.. Echols had legion OF friends
10 this place before, but he made many more
last Saturday by his modest, unassuring
sonduct. If there is one thing above anoth-
Or which the public admires it is a due
amount of modesty-even in public Official.
The Democrats Of South River may be de-
pended on to do their duty next month.
Hon. A. j. Montague. candidate for the
attorney generalship. will speak in Basic
IN next Monday night.
Among the visitors to the town on last
Saturday noticed Hon. Silas Walker, John
". Churchman, s. NJ. Donald, ID. A. Bell.
Or. Dold and W. A. Pratt.
Messrs. VIM. A. and Robt. A. Wayland.
t Chillicothe, Ohio. together with their
antilles, were the guests last week of Mr.. d
:. P. Wayland. ID
Mrs. John II. Michael, accompanied Mrs. p
rank l.. Chew to Richmond and Ashland Il
n Tuesday last to visit friends and rela.
ives.
Mrs. J. A. Patterson returned from
leasant visit to friends in Baltimore last
riday night.
Miss Nettie Caldwell has gone to Indiana
oils for months stay with friends In that
ty. "
Mr.. Talbot and family, recently of Rich g.
ond, have taken the Richards on farm near L
'wn and will make their future home there. n
DR.. Cooke attended Presbytery at Mill r
bro last week. y
The fall business outlook is said to be en- "
!"
A mad dog scare last week was one of the NJ
lcidents which served to dispel anything a.
ke the approach of a Rip Van Wrinkle !
esta that might have been stealing DER the r.
nses Of the street corner fraternity. Ct
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