The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-09-19
sn.nlnl pIrpatch to the 1ntellIEenoer.


PARKERsBURG, W. Va Sept b.
The opening of the campaign in Wood
county by the Republicans Saturday
was an unparalleled success, II was
Of the nature of mass meeting, barbe-
cue and all-day love feast Everything
contributed to the overwhelming sue
cess that was scored. The expected
large crowds were there in greater uun-
bers than the executive committee had
dared to anticipate; the enthusiasm was
unbouuded; the speeches first class, and
the weather ideally Republican.
All nature smiled upon the Republi-
cans of Wood county who assembled In
the commod!ous pavilion In the City
Park and listened to the eloquent.
thoughtful, soul-stlrrlng words that Iell
from the lips OF some OF the prlghtestt
and foremost leaders In the Grand Olo
Party in this state.
Trsmsndrous Crowds PoRr In.
The city began filling up with people
from the country early in the morning
Whole families came in big wagons
prepared to picnic at the Park all day.
Each train that arrived was crowded
with visitors, many Of whom came from
a considerable distance. Among the
out-of.town people were many distin-
gulshed Republican leaders. Each train
was met upon It's arrival by the recep-
tion committee in carriages and the CIT.
lzens' cornet band, and the honored
guests we're escorted to The jackson,
where headquarters for the day were es-
tabllshed for them. BY II a. m. all the
honored guests were at the Jackson ana
an Informal reception was tenoereo
them and a serenRde was given them
by the Citizens band, Mr.. ]. e. Arnold
directing, which was stationed upon the
hotel balcony.
crowd had assembled. There was In
terest N the barbecue feature Of the
day, but few cared TO actively partlci-
pate n dlsposlng OF the OK and q half,
81 q three sheep, one hog, and 1000 loaVes
OF bread that were prepared Tor those
who wanted to partnke Of ii. This part
OF the programme aroused curious IN
terest. because few in the vast crowd
were old enough to remember the only
other barbecue ever held in Wood coun-
ty. It was In 1874 and was given by the
Democrats and Wings on Court Square.
The excuse for IL was a Joint discussion
between Extra Billy" Smith, subse-
quently a governor OF Virginia, and
Tom Corwln, Of Ohio, the great wing
orator.
The barbecue Saturday was enjoyed
by many, but the majority OF those who
ate their meals at the park, dlned with
the ladies' OF the w. R, c., who conduct
ed dining hall and refreshment booth.
f'nurrassfnRn DnrtOu,
The speechmaklng took place In the
large pavilion, which has a capacity Of
5000. It was packed and jammed with
people at 2 p. m. The speakers stand
stood in the center, where three wings
Of the building meet, 1t was profuse-
ly decorated.
The meeting was called to order by T.
F. Barrett, chairman Of the county e1.
ecutive committee, after the Citizens
band had reEaIed the audience with sew
eral fine selections. Mr.. Barrett made
brief but happy speech OF congratula-
tlon to the Republicans assembled and
introduced aB chairman OF the meeting,
Hon. Charles T. Caldwell, OF this city.
This popular orator was given a hearty
welcome and his speech, which was
not a long one by any means, Keyed up
finally eliminated in demonBtrativG
scenes for Judge Romeo II. Freer, can-
didnte for Congress. later on. His
speech was bright and catchy and
caught the vast crowd. Mr. Caldwell
introduced both Congressman Dayton
and our next congressman, Judge Freer,
with few happy and appropriate re-
marks Each OF these distinguished
gentlemen was given rouSing reoep.
tion over which they must have felt
highly compllmented. Especially was
the ovation rendered Judge Freer a
"hummer." The crowd yelled with de-
light when the popular Judge appeared
and faced them. his face wreathed in
smiles, All through his speech, which
was forceful and filled full OF good Re
publican doctrine. were many patriotic
flights Of oratory. Among the many
good things the Judge said was that the
Republican party lS conscience born
party, because II touches the hearts OF
the American people. II is dedicated
10 the principles OF freedom, one OF the
results OF which was the abolition OF
slavery, the declaration OF equal rights
TO all men under the law and the war
with Spnln, waEed to free a people op-
pressed inhumanely by the acts OF q re-
lenticss monarchy.
1hH kpaeChmAklnRs
At si5 p. m, Congressman Dayton
was introduced. He was given the
kind OF reception that such n distIn-
Sulshed Republican deserves-a "rous-
er" His speech was magnificent and
was enthusiastically received. Mr
Dayton told why he was a Republican.
The principles OF that party had been
vlndicated. Protection. reciprocity and
sound money were no experiments With
these principles tho Republican party
does not point to Idle mills, closed mines,
discharged and suffering labor and want
and prlvation. William Mckinley took
hold OF the helm OF state and swept
them away. Mr.. Dayton then drew n
graphic picture Of the panic under
1levelRnd'B administration and then
painted n word picture Of the present
times and held II up before the minds
eye Of the big audience, that 1t might
draw itH own conclusions The rise in
prlceR for farm products. the increased
manufacturing and the employed labor
attest the Boundness OF principles OF
law performed by the Republican pnrty.
God called upon this party TO interfere
In Cuba, Cleveland REUSED to and
hundreds OF Cuhans would be ullve
to-day had he done a. the hlgh-mlnded,