The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-09-14
ALL ARE LOYAL
TO THE PRESIDENT
Pennsylvania Republicans COnspic-
uous at the Grand Army
Enoampment.
PATRIOTISM THE KEYNOTE.
Chairman Rseder Delighted With the Com
.pliments Paid the State Candidates and
the Predictions For Immense Majorities
From Every Section Of the State.
Especial Correspondence.)

NSVeCiHi NOTTedDOnueNCeJ
Philadelphia. Sept. 12.-If there is
ono man in Pennsylvania more than
any other who has reason TO he pleased
with the outcome OF the Grand Army
encampment here In this city last
week that man is General Frank Reed
er. chairman OF the Republican state
committee. While politics was not In
any way injected into the proceedings
OF the encampment, and the Republican
organization Of this state practically
closed the headquarters MS far as ac-
tive campaigning was concerned, the
very atmosphere seemed surcharged
with patriotism. ard on every hand
we're evidences of intense loyalty to
President Mckinley and his admins
tration. As the Republican campaign
in the Keystone state Ia to be waCed
exactly upon these lines. and the peo-
pie Of this commonwealth are undoubt-
edly heartily In accord with these SEN
timents, the Republican field marshal
has occasion to be confident of the out
CoulC VI tbC ibSuc ht the Dollb III NV
vember next. There were probably not
In years 80 many old soldiers gathered
together In this city at one time
Among them we're thousands OF active
and influential Republicans in their
respective localities In Pennsylvania.
Many Of them naturally embraced the
opportunity to call at the state head
quarters OF their party. II only to pay
their respects to the state chairman.
A REPUBLICAN RENDEZVOUS.
The comfortable building at 1921
Walnut street. which has been occu-
pied by the Republican state commit
tee for a number OF years. became a
veritable rendezvous for many OF the
visitors. The building was beautiful
ly decorated in honor Of the visiting
veterans. The entire front was mass
of red, white and blue bunting. hung
in graceful festoons, and almost hiding
from view the six large windows which
supply light to the interior. Portraits
Of three men who have helped to make
the country's history entered into the
decorations. Between the windows Of
the third floor, and surrounded by
multitude OF flags, was a handsome
portrait OF Washington. Between the
windows Of the second floor was like
ness Of President Mckinley, while in
q conspicuous position on the first floor
was a portrait Of Lieutenant Colonel
James r. Barnett. the gallant officer
of the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers,
and the Republican nominee for state
treasurer, who added fame to the old
Keystone state in the campaign in the
Philippines. From each window of
the building hoated a large American
nag, and from the cornices fluttered
streamers OF the national colors.
Plenty of chairs upon which to make
themselves comfortable and newspa-
papers from every county in the state
were there at their disposal. and tho
state chairman and his assistants miss
ed no opportunity to make their Wis
itors feel at home. General Reeder.
who 10 q past department commander
of the Grand Army. and marched In
the parade with his home post, the
Lafayette. Of Easton. 10 personally ac-
Qaiuted with many Of the callers. and
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