The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-09
They Are Here Nearly Two
Hundred and Fifty Strong,
WELCOMED BY THE MAYOR
Big Crowd at the Station to We'll
come the Visitors.
CALL MADE UPON GOVERNOR
M Hontssue Delivered Very Captivating
Address, Which Was EIoqu ntIy Respond
cd fo-v.si,ors piew.d The Sights
of the City, and Will Leave
fer Charleston, S. c., This
MoruIng.
CALL MADE UPON GOVERNOR


Elk tiled, white gloved and prosperous
looking almost TO the point of physical
discomfort, the Cook County Marching
Club. somo two hundred and thirty
strong, next to Tammany Hall the most
noted Democratic organization in the
country arrived in Richmond yesterday
afternoon at fifteen minutes to one O'Clock.
Mayor Garter Harrison, one of the Presi-
Dental possibilities of the Windy City,
vas not with the party, bat another
Presidential possibility, in the person OF
Mayor David S. Rose, OF Milwaukee, is
with tlle club as q. special guest Poliu-
cally, The members of the club aver,
there is no significance attached to the
tri, South.
At the new Main-Street depot the party
Vas greeted by 3, Reception Committee
composed of leading citizens of Rich
mond as it tripped off its special train OF
eight cars, and thence headed by Il brass
band, which compelled attention through
the very force of its luns power, tho club
,7arched to the Governors Mansion, Where
there was an address of welcome. Fol
lowing this the club descended upon Mrlr-
phys and the Lexington Hotels, where
the inner man was cordially attended to,
after which there was a general scatter
ing OF the political cohorts OF the West
WHERE THEY WENT.
Many of tie members of the club. who
afe also Elks, were at the local CLUB
rooms last night, others went to. the
academy. where their oinlpled countc-
nances reelected perfect peace and en5oE-
1nent, and still others were ct the Bi-
lou, The remaining members ot-the party
were either privately entertained or ac-
cepted profusely offered cards TO tho va
Iious cluhs OF the city In the afternoon,
Immediately following the luncheon, t'ere
-Nss a. carriage ridc to various points OF
interest OF the city, and following this
and continuing until dinner. about six
10 eight, there were f1uttering seas Of
silk hats flooding the various hotel lob
bics.
The Cook county organization is one
of individuals. Among its members 1T
numbers practically all the Democratic
politicians of Chicago. local characters OF
! enown. city officials. State officials.
county officials and a large part of the
municipal government of the City OF
Wind Strictly on the quiet there Was
brought TO this city q large shipment
of the wind i'll the way OF quiet talk
among certain of the members in the
interest OF Mayor Carter Harrison, but
not one member OF tho party would adj
tathis.
IT'S POLITICAL IMPORTANCE.
AS u matter OF fact, there is a very
general disposition throughout the South
To look upon this visit as the forerunner
ii vast political movements, but this is
strictly denied. The members of the par
ty insist that it is purely social and
,;irllt-seeiltr trip. This trip, they say.
hey have vastly enjoyed. The hosFi-
alitv extended to the club everywhere
has been very pronounced and very crate
sui. and at some points it has been 50
pronounced that members of the club
lave been known TO rub the nap on their
hats the wrong way There Is locally
some disappointment that such noted
ChicaScans as .'Rinky Dink" and the i'm
mortal ..I3ath-lIouse John" Ceughlin were
not Of the party, but this is purely q
per-functory disappointment
The .epecial train came 10 this city from
Newport News, having on the t11p over
Hampton Roads touched at oto Foiht
Comfort, thence back through Ne"Pci
News and over tlae Chesapeake and ono
into Richmond. When the special rolled
iut othe new depot a great crowd had
;:athercd The special local Recep'loh
committee. armed with formidable look
ing badges, which dwiudled TO a dwarf
size in the presence Of the COOK county
members badge, received the organl5a,
lion. after which Mayor TaSior dellVeFca
a sGGrPSS or "elErlne- ltf3 SHsio-
MAYORS WELCOME
"The National democracy of the countrS
Is made I'm OF the local branches of tht
Marty. and we to-day find ourselves II
kindred association and meet as TRENDS
and brothers of a common cause. oui
.-ft,. has always been one of the cltadelS
of the party. and is ever open TO receive
our brothers in a way betting the occa
sion.
..Your visit TO US, however, is OF 4. So
cgal nature, and we are Siad TO cNtens
.i4e hand of welcome to you and throw
open our city 10 you and your friends
our historic city is too we'll known 1S
recall its claims, ana we content ourselves
.,j.l the efforts that we shall make tt
rbow ror our appreciation OF the courtesy
xtu have extended to us by resting by tht
s,.axside whilo you are en- route 10 ShaIles
ton. .,,. 49,
hearty welcome.
BADGE FOR THE MAYOR.
In behalf OF his fellow members OIL ms
club. President John Powers
10 Tho address OF welcome. incldcntails
IL, nresen,ed to Mayor Taylor a iars'
bsare of the club. MIR. Ernest NcGatfnes
,be sc-ca1led ..poet laureate" or the ciue
Following President Powers, PAID prett.
trihnta Of respect to the Old DOMINION
and 10 General Lee. and awoke aui - :
cane OF cheering. The only touc!i Q, POI, poi,
ties in the matter was an expressed WIS,
% more sunshine" for Democracs..i ~ !.
eltare. This awakened, another oatours
OF enthusiasm. ,rai,
Then came triumphal marcn up -n".. :.
10 rsinth and through Capitol Square y
tho Governors Mansion. Banners were
living and the brass band OF some hits
p.eees. headed by special ts,impeters
footed Itself black in the. face as
marched Great crowds turned out y
welcome tho marching club. Goserno
Montague received the club ON his from