Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-06
rrom a stan Correspondent.


SHEPhERDSTOWN, w. Va, Septem-
Der 5.-The special train conveying Mr..
Bryan and party arrived here about
daylight About eight O'Clock the local
reception committee boarded Mr.. Bry-
ans car, and a little later all entered
carriages and were driven to Bellevue,
the suburban home of Mrs. Minnie
Shepherd. 1t is one Of the most charm
ing spots in the State of West Vlr-
ginia, and Mr.. Bryan was given
taste of true southern hospitality. The
old-fashioned dwelling and spacious
grounds are upon a plateau with the
placid Potomac winding its sinuous
course at the base, the broad piazza at
fordfng magnificent view of the val
ley which is SO rich in historic asso-
Citations. In plain view is the battle
field of Antietam, and other Spots
made famous by historic incidents
antedating the struggle of the GUS,
were pointed out to the visitors.
The party was the most distinguished
that ever assembled on the beautiful
lawn of Bellevue. Senator Daniel came
over from his home in Virginia, and
the party was joined by George K.
vending, a lecturer with national
reputation. Others present were Col.
John T. McGraw, Col. Thos B. Davis,
Hon. j. Garland Hurst, Col. ]. w. st.
Chair. Hon. James Miller and many
other Democratic leauers of West Vir-
ginia and Maryland. Col. Bryan was
in
Exceptionally Good HumOr,
and yielded graciously to several re-
quests to pose for Kodak" pictures.
A number of young ladies of Jefferson
county, than whom there are none
fairer in the State, assisted in making
the stay of the visitors pleasant, and
1T was with considerable reluctance
that they departed for Morgan's Grove,
where the immense tri-State meeting
was held.
Incoming excursion trains brought
immense crowds from points within
radius of rs miles. Hagerstown alone
sent $500 with brass band. 1t was
the day for the annual agricultural fair
at Morgan's Grove, and jefferson and
the adjoining counties poured their
population into Shepherdstown, which
farmers in this section. The arrange
ments were admirable, and Col. Bryan's
reception was hearty and enthusiastic,
and his speech made a splendid i'm
preston upon his hearers.
Morgan's Grove is mile from
Shepherdstown. All the incoming ex-
cursion trains augmented the crowd,
and when the carriages conveying the
speakers and distinguished guests ar
rived, it was with difficulty that they
made their way through the pushing
jostling throng. All were eager to
reach the carriage
Occupied by Col. Bryan
and Senator Daniels. A platform was
erected on a knoll about the center
of the grove, and when Col. R. P. Chew
raped for order, 1t was surrounded by
a crowd which must have numbered
more than 10000 persons.
Col. Chew introduced Hon. Geo. R.
Vending, who read letter from Hon.
VIM. l.. Wilson, thanking the commit
tee for an invitation to address the
meeting, and regretting his inability
to do SO on account of the condition
of his health. Ex-Congressman Will
son declared in outspoken language
against Imperialism, and conveyed his
regret at his inability to give public
expression OF his views CONTINUING.
the speaker said the forces which are
rallying to the support of the admins
tration, are The men who stand for the
jmDerialism OF wealth. The Republican