The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-16

Senator Fairbanks. accompanied by
Senator Scott and other prominent
West Virginia Republicans. left Wash
ingtOn this morning on his way TO
Parkersburg. where the State campaign
will be opened tomorrow The party
viii make stops at many points on the
way south, reaching their destination
at about II o'clock tonight.
The special was scheduled to leave
the Baltimore and Ohio station at 2
o'clock this morning but owing to a
delay IN the arrival Of Senator Scott
and the Vice Presidential candidate did
not draw out Of the depot until almost 10
O'Clock. other members OF the party
had been waiting about the train shed
some time when the two Senators did
put in an appearance, and no time was
lost In starting.
Crowds Witness Departure.
AS Senator Fairbanks and Senator
Scott hurried through the waiting room
they attracted considerable attention.
The word had gone round that they
were on their way TO the station TO
board the special A small crowd fol-
lowed on the trail of the fleeing states
men as they dashed out into the train
shed. and in response to a farewell wave
from Fairbanks men raised their hats
and women waved their hands.
Just before the train pulled out Sena-
tor Fairbanks stood for a moment on
the rear end Of the private car. which
had been draped with bunting and
huge American flag. He spoke a few
words Of greeting 20 some ncwspa per
men and others who had gathered TO
witness the departure OF the train, but
made no comment upon the campaign.
Davis Train-Catching.
A coincidence in connection with the
departure Of the party was that Henry
Gassaway Davis. Vice Presidential can
didate on the Democratic ticket, was
said to be on his way 10 the station to
take the train for his home in West
Virginia. Senator Davis was in New
York yesterday in consultation with
Judge Parker and the leaders Of his
party.
ITS too bad we didn't know this be-
fore, or we could have asked the old
gentleman to accompany u.s." said one
OF the prominent members Of Senator
ScOtt's party. Il haven't a doubt but
THAI he would have enjoyed talking to
Senator Fairbanks on the way down It
certainly would have enlivened tho trip
for him"
The first stop Of the special train will
be made at HarpeTs Ferry, where Sena-
tor Fairbanks is scheduled 10 make a
brief address. Stops viii also be made
at Martinsburg, Paw Paw. Curnberla nd,
and eight other points in West Virginia.
Enthusiasm High.
At all these places the special Will
be met by local leaders Of the party,
and greetings Will be extended to the
Republican Vice Presidential candidate.
Enthusiasm Is said 70 be at a high pitch,
and it is likely that the party viii be
met by large crowds. kilograms were
sent 20 several towns announcing that
the start had been delayed, and an ef-
fort will be made 10 MAKE up the lost
time before Parkersburg Is reached.
Great are the preparations for the
opening Of the State campaign tonor'
row. All prominent party leaders IN
the state will be gathered there, and II
Is likely that the campaign viii D'
launched as it never has been before II
Nest virginia. The presence OF the Vice
Presidential nominee IS sure 70 arouse
While awaiting the arrival Of Senator
Fairban..s and Senator Scott. Represent
ative Dayton. OF West virginia. made
statement Ia regard 20 the situation IL
.svou can say for me that the Repub,
llcan outlook In West Virginia was never
better" he said. The campaign is well
organtzed and moving along as straight
os an arrow. Never before have We
felt more confident Of success, and II IS
practically assured that We will carry
the state By twenty-five or teirty thou
sand.
Confidence General.
other members Of the party expressed
canal confidence I'm regard 20 the issue
THE fact that Senator Davis halls from
the state wul have no effect on the re-
eult they said. other than 70 take away
,,orbaDs. the vote OF those employed or
me Democratic candidate properties.
'srf the Republican party could only
feal as sure of other States as they may
~ west Virginia there wouldn't be need
- 80 concern az all" SAID Judge G. B
Snn1f6 editor Of the 'Parkersburl
NeUs." and a prominent politician OF
Among those who made I'D the party
that accompanied Senator Fairbank,
80 senator Scott were RepreseatatiY,
ian,es Tughes. Charles +. Tieter. recent
Candidate for governor OF West Virginia
sslsh C,ouralssloner George VI. Bowers
IViIIiam i. ClasscOck, Cen. B. II. War
rer, y. H. Warner, ir.' Senator Robin
aon. Frederick y. Blue. and Tracy l.
JenOrds.