The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-30

strengthening the opposition, and If possible
defeating Calvin Wells, the Republican elector,
as contemplated. -.
At a point one mile west of Knoxville, ILL.,,
dastardly attempt was made to wreck the train
conveying the Logan party. The train was
-'unning at the rate OF forty miles ali hour, and
upon rounding curve the engineer noticed an
obstruction on the track. He put ON the
brakes Immediately, but did not succeed in
bringing the train to stand until the engine
had run Owe. two of four ties which had been
laid across the rails.
At Bloomington, ILL.,, Saturday night, during
the Republican parade, a stoneswas thrown as
mounted company from Hudson was passing
East street on Front. a man named Schiltz.
who had, it is said been using abusive lam
guagc, in the crowd Of onlookcrs, was pursued
into store, dragged into the street, kicked
and pounded, and with a rope around his neck
he was dragged to the nearest lamp rost and
hung up to stranglc. From this position he
was rescued by two policemen who Glanced to
pass.
Gen. Logan and party on arrival in Cedar
whistles and ringing of bells. They were driv
en- through the principal street between long
line Of uniformed clubs to stand overlooking
the river, where, Notwithstanding the drizzline
rain, over 6 GOO assembled Along the line of
the drive was one continuous cheer, to which
the general gratefully responded. At MARSHALL
town, Grinncll and Oskaloosa repetition of tho
scene followed The crowd was very enthusi
astic and chccrcd his remarks continuously.
The demonstration in honor of Gen. Logan
at Peoria, Ill.,, on the 22d, was the largest and
most imposing ever witnessed in that city, He
was met at Galesburs by Il reception commit
te: numbering over 100 from various organiza-
tons and escorted to the city. The arrival of
the train was announced by the blowing of
whistles at all the manufactures along the line
and wild cheers of the assembled thousands.
Local and visiting clubs formed in line and cs-
cortcd Logan to hotel, where he Gincd The
line OF march was thronged with people, who
chcered enthusiastically as the carriage con-
tanning Gen Logan asscd.
At Wilmington, N. c., on the 23d, while
Gen. a. Scales, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor, was addressing meeting, including
many ladies, in front of the city hall, process
sion of negroes who had been attending a
meeting in another part of the city, passed,
and were so dsordcr]y that it was necessary
to suspend the meeting. Stones were thrown
at the speakers stand, one barely missing
Scales and one striking Col Jno. \. STABLES.
The affair created great excitement The
meeting appointed u committee to inform
the Republican leaders that they would be
held responsible for any repetition of the out
rage.
A Democratic rally and barbecue was held at
Peru, Ind, on the 23d. The crowd was the
largest ever assembled in town. numbering
about $4,000. There was large Industrial pa:
rade by townships and a fine array of unifsrm-
cd clubs and bands. Sixteen bcevcs and a
dozen sheep failed to satisfy the hunger of the
crowd. The arrival of Hendricks was greeted
with great enthusiasm, and his address received
with rounds of applause. Speeches were also
made by ex-senator Mcdonald, Durbin Ward,
Judge Thurman and others. In the evening
there was large torchlight procession and
crcditable display OF fireworks.
Mr.. Blaine left Fort Wayne, Ind, Tuesday
morning. The first stop was at Huntington,
where large crowd chccrcd him as he spoke
briefly, urging the importance to Indiana of
protective tariff. At Wabash he left the train
and spoke briefly in the same vein from the
platform to vast and wildly enthusiastic
assembly. At Peru, Logansport, kokomo,
Upton and Noblcsvillc there were very large
crowds. probably averaging 10, 600 each Blaine
was everywhere received with the most en-
thusiastic demonstrations. At indianapolis
the demonstration if not greater than has vet
been made Oh Blainc's western tour, has Ger
tainly not been exceeded by any other in either
magnitude nor enthusiasm.
Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks spoke in Chi
cago on Wednesday night At Pullman about
5000 wQrkmcn and residents of the ncighbor-
ing towns of kcnsington and Roscland assem-
bled in front OF the hotel and Gov. Hendricks
addressed them briefly from the balcony. A
committee of Chicago labor unions went to
Pullman and escorted him into the city arriv-
ing at 5:l5. The time of his arrival was not
generally KNOWN consequently there was no
demonstration at the depot He entered a
carriage with the committee and was driven to
hotel. About 5000 people assembled in
armory D in the evening to listen to the Demo-
cratic candidate for Vice President. The hall
was completely filled Gov Hendricks was
received with marked demonstrations of ap-
prevail.
Gov. Hendricks arrived at Grccncastlc on the
24th, and was met by reception committee
and large crowd. AT 1879 he appeared at
the wigwam and addressed 10000 people. He
the tariff should be for the purpose of dcfray-
ing the expenses of the government. He said
Cleveland was supported by the best clement
of the Democratic party. At Terrrc Haute he
received handsome Grafton, and reviewed a
torchlight procession. 1900 marcbcrs being in
line. It was the most notable demonstration
held in that city for years. A feature of the
procession was company Of men carrying
brooms fifteen feet long. Along the line there
was great enthusiasm and fireworks on an cx-
tcnsivc scale. Many business houses and pri-
vatc residences were brilliantly illuminated.
Blaine left Lafayette for Springfield Ill.,, at
II O'Clock Friday morning. He was accom-
panied by large reception committee from
Springfield and several friends from Chicago,
among whom were Joseph Medill and c. 3.
Farwcll The first stop was at Attica, Ind,
where 5000 people were at the depot. Blaine
spoke briefly, saying it was too late for argu-
mcnt. Now was the time for action. At Dan
vile 10000 assembled at the depot to sec
Blaine, who spoke from the rear of the
train as follows: "After addressing the au-
dicnces in what are called doubtful states, it is
with relief and pleasure that stand before
vast multitude of Republicans in state that is
not doubtful. Cheers 1t was. under an
Illinois man, now enshrincd in history, that
the Republican party won its first great victory
prolonged cheers, and from that day to this
Illinois has never failed the Republican party"
TChecrs and cries of ''Shc never will'l. He
then spoke of the Importance Of looking after
the Congressional districts and urged the re-
election of Mr. Cannon. At Springfield, I'M
mcnse enthusiasm prevailed. 1t is estimated