New-York tribune., 1906-10-28

struck home was shown by the applause that
greeted the close of the speech.
Mr. Aoker the presiding officer. announcing
that Mr. Hughes would shake hands with all
who wanted to meet him, said: people tell me
that Mr.. Hughes can shake hands better than
he can speak" This sounded odd at first but
after II was all over Mr.. Acker explained he
meant Il as a compliment to Mr.. Hughes's cor
dtality and not as a reflection his speaking
ability.
Several hundred persons passed by to speak
to the candidate, and they We're eager that
the city police had to be reinforced by specials.
officers Of the Erie Railroad. There was SO
much noise which was added TO by enter
prising band, that Mr. Hughes could not hear
all that was said to him But the way IN which
the crowd shook his hand showed it believed
him to be an honest, sincere and able man.
Among those who wished him success We're
nanv former Hearst men. and some Democrats
bluntly told him they would vote for him. One
enthusiastic railroad man said; Governor
there's not q trainload of Hearst men in the
state" The crowd gave cheer for "Our next
Governor"
The train pulled out at 1a;4o O'Clock Among
those who boarded it was a delegation from
Aueeany County including DR.. @. II. Witter.
state committeeman: A. Minor Wellman. the
Republtcan county chairman: District Attorney
]. F. Rice, County Judge Elba Reynolds As
semblynan J. s. Phillips and United States Dis
trict Attorney Charles II. Brown, who In run
ming for the Supreme Court bench.
Allegany County. which is legally a rural dis
trtct has q normal Republican plurality Of 5000
There are few Hearst Republicans. 1t ia said.
and they will be moro than offset by the Demo-
Gratis who are going to vote for Mr.. Hughes. The
regular Democratic organization Is not doing
env work but the Independence League Is
active There has been possibility that the
vote on both sides might be light this year be-
cause OF lack of interest but 1t is believed that
the tour of Mr.. Hughes through tho county to-
day win wake the Republicans up.
FIRST STOP IN ALLEGANY.
Andover, a village of 200 was tho first stop
In AIlegany County. Mr.. Hughes said he was
glad to get into the county. but did not want te
speak much in the open air. There were two
hundred who massed around him when he got
down to shake hands. One man handed the can
didate a bunch of dandslions saying: "I want
to give you an Alegany bouquet" Mr. Hughes
smiled and put ons OF the blossoms IN his but
tonhole.
wellsville. thriving town OF 5000 inhab-
itants, was reached ct lao o'clock shout
Of welcome went up from tho throats Of Ave
hundred persons. State Committeeman witter
introduced Mr.. Hughes who spoke briefly. Mr..
witter said: "Now Mr.. Hughes will show YOU
that hs il human and win get down ana shake
hands with YOU" Those who are aware OF the
extreme cordiality and humanity of Mr. Hughe,
had 70 smile at this. and even Mr. Hughes
thought II good joke
The Wellsvtlle people found out what q
genial man Mr.. Hughes is. and chsored heartily
as the train pulled out. Another funny incident
at this stop was a woman who rushed forward
and said: "oh. Mr.. Hughes. have been so anx-
ious to SEQ you. for you look SO much IKE our
DR. Miller"
! In order not to pull into Bslmore before q "a
2. pa. the scheduled time the train stopped OUT