The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-17
Enthusiastic and Non Partisan
Welcome Extended Benia-
min F. ShiveIy by His Fel-
low ToWnsmen.
THOUSANDS FORMED THE
ESCORT OF THE SENATOR
When the Popular South Bend
Man Arrived at His Home
His Wife Rushed Into His
Arms Amid Cheers.

South Bend, Ind, Jan. 16. - Ben
jamin F. Shively, choice of the Demo
cratic caucus of the Indiana legisla-
ture for United States senator, arriv-
ed in South Bend at 7:15 o'clock last
night and was met at the Vandalia
depot by a crowd OF 5000 people who
gave him one of the most enthusiastic
ovations ever rendered a fellow towns
man, who has been given political
honors, Shively's appearance on the
platform of the car was greeted by
deafening cheers, the fare of red lights
and display of fireworks.
Because of the heavy wind that was
sweeping over the city Mayor Fogarty,
who had taken charge Of the senator
tobe, did not allow him to make an
address, but, headed by Elbels band
and the crowd, Mr.. Shively was es-
corted to his residence in the north
part of the city.
Mrs. Shively was on the front porch
to greet her husband, and she was
quickly in his arms, while the great
crowd cheered with renewed vigor as
he kissed his helpmeet repeatedly.
The children also greeted their father
with loving embraces.
Expresses Thanks Briefly.
In response to the applause Mr..
Shively thanked the thousands for the
demonstration in his honor.
This testimonial" he said, lis
worth more to me than any honor or
fame that can come to me. I know
not what the future holds for me but
for that l care nothing so long as
can have the confidence and respect
which you have shown me by your 10y.
atty and generous support"
The parade from the depot to the
home was through streets brilliantly
lighted by electricity, red fire, roman
candles and fireworks. AS the process.
sion moved all was rapidly augmented
and when Mr.. Shively stepped from
the carriage at his residence the
streets in the vicinity were filled with
not less than 10000 persons, all anx
ious to get a glimpse OF their fellow
townsman. Suspended in front of the
residence was a huge electric sign
welcome" which had been hung by
Mr.. Shively's relatives.
The demonstration was entirely de
void. of politics, party lines being for
gotten, Republican and Democrat
marching side by side in the parade
to and from the depot. AS a tribute
to Mr.. Shively the st. Joseph County
Bar Association, composed of nearly
100 lawyers, marched in the parade
At meeting earlier in the day the
| association made preliminary arrange
ments for reception in honor of Mr.
Shively soon after the legislature rati
fies the action of the caucus. Arrange
ments are also in progress for pub
lie reception at the Elks' Temple.
Accidents Narrowly Avoided.
Two serious accidents were narrow
ly averted as the procession moved
away from the depot. While severa
hundred persons were crossing tn
Lake Shore tracks an express trail
came rapidly from the west, but al
succeeded in getting of the track
without suffering injury. One mai
who tripped on the tracks was dragge,
to safety by two companions.
The excitement proved too much TO
those in charge Of a large automobile
truck loaded with fireworks, and thei
carelessness in handling the romal
candles set the auto on fire. Tn
score and more of persons on tn
truck jumped and ran out of harm
way. The fireworks were destroye,