Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
DINNER TO BAILEY.
,,r AND ms PARTY ENTERTAINED
AT MR.. ELLySoN's HOME.
RECEPTION At THE JEFFERSON.
,,c distinguished Congressman
Given u Most HospitabIc Welcome
s,crrhcs Made by Many Of Them
esptain Cunningham sings.

uon. Joseph w Bailey, the distIn-
,ashed congressman from Texas. who
.55rcssed an immense audience here yes
,,r5ay afternoon. was accompanied to
l.,,bmond by larse party Of southern
,,ncrcssmon. and the honored visitors
,.r. entertained al dinner az the hospi-
,.rs residence OF Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson,
and rendered reception at the Jefferson
i.f,r m the evening.
The party made the trip 10 Richmond
q. tre palatial parlor-car Winifred, and
che delegation consisted besides Mr.
Rsn.y. of Representatives Epcs, Hay, and
LAM. OF virginia; Wheeler. OF Kentucky;
Marcus smith. Of Arizona; Clayton. Of
Alabama; Underwood Alabama; Adam
som OF Georgia. Brantley. OF Georgia;
CRISES OF Georgia; Bartlett. Of Georl.a;
BAIRD. OF Louisiana; Broussard, OF
louisiana: Henry. Of Texas; De
Gnaanreid, Of Texas; Mrs. Hay and
Mrs. Wheeler. r. Nelson Conrad and
George t. Browning. Of Virginia. the two
Democratic whips Of the House; Joseph
.. s.unott Of the Capitol special service;
T. C.. Knmartin, Mr.. Epess private secre-
try. and r. b. Smith, Of the Post
MET AT THE DEPOT.
The train TO which the car was at
ta-hei pulled into the Byrd-Street depot
ate.l5 o'clock, and the visitors debarking.
were met by Hons. T. c. Pitcher, r. Z.
EoyNu. H. ID. Flood. l.. c. Barley. and
ST. r. Cooke, the legislative committee
t1 entertain Mr.. Bailey. Carriages were
taken 20 the Jefferson, where a quick
luncheon was served. after which the
party were driven to the Academy. where
Nr Bailey made his most excellent
speech.
Immediately after the speech making
ths visiting congressman, together with
Mcssrs Pitcher Boykin, Flood. Barley.
and Cooke. Of the Reception Committee.
and Governor Tyler. Lieutenant-G Governor
Ech0ls and Speaker Ryan, repaired tO
Str. Ellyson's residence, on east Frank
Din street, where an elegant dinner was
served.
At $50 o'clock Mr.. Bailey. with his fell
l0w-congressmen, held a reception in the
JEFFERSON lobby, and the young Texan
was lonized by the ladies as well as the
gentlemen present The reception was
H-irey Informal, and the congressman
circulated among the crowd, and after
shaking hands all around. discussed vari-
0ls questions Of State. the general theme
being the Maine disaster and the proba-
b.iucs of war with Spain.
MANY SPEECHES MADE.
About 10 o'clock. Captain Frank w.
Cunningham. who was present, Assembled
o the gallery and sang MY Old Ken
lucky Home" He was forced to respond
90 encores and made a great hit with the
distinguished Visitors. When he con-
Guided his singing. he presented Judge
Adams0n. of Georgia. a counterpart in
appearance of Polk Miller, and one of the
most humorous sons of the Cracker State
who made a short talk. The Judge spoke
el0wingly OF the reception accorded his
party in this city. and told several anec-
d0.es which provoked great laughter.
Mr. Wheeler, the handsome congress
man from the Metropolitan District Of
kentucky, was next introduced, and he
vas given great ovation. Mr.. Wheeler
sroke most humorously Of Virginia and
Vreinians, and after poking fun in a
go0d-natured way at Texas, paid high
tribute TO Mr.. Bailey. Mr.. Henry, Of
Texas. was the next gentleman intro
duced. and he with a vein of humor
underlying his every word, replied TO Mr.
Wbeeler's remarks concerning Texas.
Growing serious in conclusion, he spoke
~ AIr Bailey's career in Congress, and
said that if Virginia would support him
for Speaker Of the House of Representa-
tves. Texas would, when William j.
BRYAN. the tribune of the people, and
John W. Daniel, are nominated by the
next Democratic National Convention, as
running mates. roll up a majority OF over
$1,000 for them.
ALWAYS AGAINST WALL STREET.
This utterance was loudly applauded,
tsd when Mr. Henry took his seat Mr..
Cayton. another distinguished represen-
tstive OF Georgia. was presented lie
told several exceedingly laughaDle stories,
and said he would advise the people Oh
VIRGINIA. as he had his own people, thal
whatever New England and wall street
v,rt and we don't understand, the
s,fast plan is TO get on the other side.
At mis- uncture Hon. Il. c. Pilcher was
Introduced and made a short speech de-
...,,re IN sneak. Then came the hit OF
.l. evening I'm the person Of MI De
ers 4fsrreid of Texas, a typical Texan
h, s,,,.aar nee and one of the handsomest
inv, d, CONGRESS-. Mr.. De GranenIelu
80, &, most patriotic words of his natiVe
gtste asserting that she was tle
.-l,. d,,gbter who. I'm point of fairness
t.i ortsfrinDed the mother, virginia
q. MS affer II o'clock when Mr.. DE
-,r,sf.,raid concluded. and the congress
s..--i rsrtv who will return TO Nashiiis-
fo- - s.2o o'clock this morning reureu ~
~ $500. eor vuuch-needed rest.