The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-16
GREETED BY RED
FIRE, CHEERING
AND FIREWORKS
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 crowd of 5000 people, who
gave him one of the most enthusiastic
ovations ever tenCN ed fellow towns
man, who has been given political
platform of the car was greeted by
deafening cheers. the fare of red lights
and a display of fireworks.
Because of the heavy wind that was
sweeping over the city Mayor Fogarty,
who had taken charge of the senator.
to-be, did not allow him to make an
address, but, headed by Elbel's band
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 care nothing SO long as I
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.. Shtvely 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
residence was huge electric sign,
"Welcome." which had been hung by
Mr.. Sliively'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 tribute
to Mr.. Shively the st. Joseph County
Bar Association, composed of nearly
100 lawyers, marched in the parade.
At a 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 several
Lake Shore tracks an express train
came rapidly from the west. but all
succeeded in getting of the tracks
without suffering injury. One man
| who tripped on the tracks was dragged
to safety by two companions.
The excitement proved too much for
those in charge Of large automobile
| truck loaded with fireworks. and their
carelessness in handling the roman
candles set the auto on fire. The
score and more of persons on the
truck jumped and ran out of harms
way. The fireworks were destroyed
and the truck slightly damaged.