The Indianapolis journal., 1883-08-03
Brief Speeches by the President ct Mitchell,
Bloomington, Greencastle, Lafayette,
Monon, and Other Points.
President and Party Warmly Greeted
by the People Everywhere.
Mr.. Arthur Greatly Pleased with His Recep-
ton in Kentucky and Indiana-NOtes
and Incidents of the Trip.
LOUISVILLE TO CHICAGO.
A Flying Trip Through Indiana and Wha
Occurred on the Way.

A Flying Trip Through Indiana and What
Occurred on the Way.
From STAFF Correspondent of the Journal.
CHICAGO, Aug. president Arthur and
his party arrived here this evening They
there being no especial ceremonies attending
their departure. The distinguished gentle
men were escorted to the depot by Mayor
Jacob and other city officials, and as they
went into their car the military band of the
Louisville Legion played Hail to the Chief"
An immense crowd had congregated about
the depot, and their good-natured curiosity
to see the President caused the police some
trouble in keeping them in line and at a re-
spectful distance. General Arthur's appear
ance was the signal for enthusiastic cheer
ing, which continued for some
time after he was seated in
the car, and the members Of the cabinet
met with like kindly reception. The Presi-
dent was dressed in dark-blu fashionable
travelling suit, and wore high light hat.
He walked along the platform rapidly,
bowing and smiling to right and left. 1t was
intended to start the train promptly at
o'clock, but delay of thirty-fve minutes
was made necessary, as the presidential party
was rather late in arriving.
THE TRAIN AND PARTY.
."That is the finest train that was ever put
together in this country" said President
Bennett H. Young, of the L., N. A. and G.
road, to the Journal representative, and this
enthusiastic statement was probably no ex-
aggeratioE. The train consisted of Rogers
engine, a combination car. dining-car and
two parlor cars. The locomotive was so
profusely covered with patriotic emblems and
flowers as to be scarcely recognizable. Flags
and shields, tastefully arranged, covered the
cab and tender, and in front, resting on the
pilot, was an immense floral horseshoe,
probably six feet high, surmounted by an
excellent picture of President Arthur, in a
floral frame On the smoke-stack was
comical little image of a negro bearing
banner, the significant motto "Get there
Eli, " and in view of the wonderful speed
that was made on the trip it is safe to assume
that Eli got there The military band was in
the front car, and back of it was the dining
room car, an elegant affair which was
awarded the first prize at the Chicago Exposi-
ton, and which yesterday made its first trip.
Next came the Presidents car, which
was magnificent specimen of mechanical
art. 1t is Mr.. Pullman's private
car, which had been rendered for the occa-
sion. 1t is finished in white wood, with
every attention to artistic beauty, and the
furniture and fittings were superb The
walls are covered with plate-glass mirrors
and pictures, and the reception room con-
tains luxurious chairs and sofas and finely
finished tables, on which were several ele-
CANT floral designs. In the rear was President
Young's magnificent private car, which is a
model of beauty and convenience.
The presidential party consisted of Presi-
dent Arthur, Secretaries Folger and Lincoln,
Postmaster-general Gresham, Senator Bay
ard and Surrogate Rollins, of New York.
A accompanying the train were the officials of
the road: President Young E. B. Stahl-
man, second vice-president John Mcleod
general superintendent w. G. Sala, superin-
tendent of the northern division, and
the representatives. of the press
and the. Indiana delegation. The
latter consisted of acknowledgement Han
ma, Hon. George W. Friedley, of Bedford;
Mayor Mulkey, of Bloomington; Mayor F. E.
D. Mckinley, of Lafayette and ]. G. Nc
Pheeters, of Bloomington. Accessions we're
made at various points as follows: At New
Albany, NJ. M, Hurley, W. s. Culbertson,
Morris Mcdonald, W. F. Tuley, Lewis Hart
man, John Newhouse and Thomas Hanlon;
at Bedford, Judge Francis Wilson and Judge
Vorhis; at Greencastle, State Auditor Rice
and Hon. Robert Graham, of Noblesville; at
Charlottesville, Hon. R. B. F. Pierce, and at
Lafayette, w. s. Lingle and Hon. Thomas B.
Ward. The representatives of the press were:
Mr.. Charles Diehl, of the Western Associated
Press; Mr.. j. J. Eakins, of the Louisville
Courier-Jour Mr.. P. V. Collins, of the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette; Ferdinand
Duncke; of the Chicago Times Frank Brooks
of the Chicago Tribune; Major Plum, of the
Chicago News, and the Journal correspond
ent
THE START AND JOURNEY.
The start was made at S;35 o'clock. and it
was evident before the train had crossed the
bridge that the trip was to be accomplished