The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-10-23
Johnson Has Great Reception
at Canal Fulton and
N0rthLawrence.
Schools Close and Church
Bells Ring a Right
Merry Welcome.


Hon Tom L. johnson at Canal Fulton
today. Upward of 500 people stood for
nearly an hour in front of the Easley
hotel, listening to the words of Cleve-
lands popular mayor.
1t. was about II o'clock when the
famous "red devil" bearing Mr.. John
son and party reached town. He was
met and serenaded by the local band.
Pictures of the good looking candidate
for governor were displayed in every
conceivable place and there was an
amount of enthusiasm in the air that
was inspiring.
Prior to speaking, Mr.. Johnson and
his party ate a substantial dinner at
the Easley hotel. --. r-..
The meeting was presided over by
ex-Mayor A. G. MeCadden, who intro
duced the speakers felicitously.
Hamilton Deweese, candidate for
state senator, was the first speaker.
He reviewed the political issues in Ohio
and the leading national questions in
a manner that showed his familiarity
with the subject, and was listened to
with great interest by the assemblage.
Mr.. Johnson followed Mr.. Deweese,
his automobile being used as a ros-
trum. AS many of his auditors were
farmers, he shaped his remarks in a
hot ~ tint
larly TO that class. He said he was
something of farmer himself that he
kept about 5000 animals in an enclo-
sure of less than a quarter of an acre.
This he explained was trout pond
largely stocked.
Becoming serious, Mayor Johnson de-
voted himself to review of the poll
tical situation. The Democratic plat
form and what it stood for were clear
ly explained, and the party pledges ex-
plicitly stated. In the course of his
speech Mr.. Johnson took occasion to
refer to the fact that the properties
Mr. Hanna received $10,000,000 for
were only taxed for 100000. In con-
Guiding, he stated that the election of
a state senator at this time was of
greater importance in its bearing than
the election of governor.
Before reaching Canton today, Mr..
Johnson will address meetings al
North Lawrence and East Greenville,
Mayor Tom Johnson struck North
Lawrence, Pollocks home, at noon
The Republican candidate was out OF
town. He had received a very urgent
call from some point, and had to 60
That was the explanation given for
his absence when the mayor arrived.
If Pollock was absent, 500 of his
cheer the speaker. The speaking was
upon the square just in front Of the
Pollock residence. The elder Pollock
was present and listened to the ad-
dress.
Mayor Johnson told of his meeting
at Shreve. He had been warned moi
TO jump into Wells, one of the black,
sheep democrats whom he has beer
after. He took occasion to say some
rather uncomplimentary things about
Wells in spite of the warning.
William Boyd presided at the meet.
ing. The schools were dismissed and
the church bells rung to announce the
coming of the red devil and its occu
pants, and the meeting was an enthus
iastic one.
The speaker then proceeded to East
Greenyille, where 300 people greett
the speaker. AS at the first stop, thu
schools were dismissed and the church
bells announced the coming of thu
great political emancipation.
The Canton delegation is with thu
party and is having good time. Th'
people are impressed, and 1t is though
that the meetings will make votes.
At East Greenyille Johnson talket
two-cept fare He exhibited mile
age book and demonstrated how tn
rich ride for two cents, while the poo
have to pay three cents mile. 1t wa
. striking illustration that went hom
to. the people.
No questions were asked and ther
we're no interruptions of any nature.
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