The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-29
HENDRICKS IN SOUTHERN INDIANA.

He Receives an Ovation AT Every stopping
Place From Evansville to New Albany
HIS Popularity With the People I'm
bounded.
NEW ALBANY. Ind, Oct. Ex-Governor
Hendricks and party left Evansville this
morning at 8 o'clock by special train, ten
dered by the Louisville, Evansville and st.
Louis Air Line Railroad. The train was
under the personal supervision Of @. A. Dali
ton, Superintendent. AS the train pulled
out of the city tue workmen in the railroad
shops lined the tracks aud cheered. The
grand meeting Saturday evening had fred
up the people, and they waved adieus from
all points as she train flew by.
at Forest Station the miners congregated
Or tie platform and gave Mr. Hendricks a
rCCsing reception. As the train had stopped
fCr coal Mr.. Hendricks had an opportunity
q. talking 10 the boys. and when some Of
them expressed desire TO so to Boonyille,
our miles distant. O. " tness the reception
fbere, Mr. Hendricks told the BOYS to come
abOsrd, and a large number left their work,
Tith their miners lamps. in their caps, and
went along.
ROCKVILLE
was soon reached, and here were more than
2,0CO people with band playing ard wildly
cheering. Hendricks left the car and spoke
from the depot platform, the people stand
Ing fifteen minutes in the rain while he dis
Cussed the condition Of the country and
nede an earnest appeal 10 the Democracy of
WaTrick County. The enthusiasm became
so great it was with difficulty he made his
way back 10 the train. Old men, women
and children pressed forward 70 get shake
Of bis hand. The next stop was made at
GESTRYvLLE, SPENCER COUNTY.
Here again was a large crowd, many hav-
ing come up by train from RocSDort the
county seat. Mr. Hendricks again addressed
the people from the car, aud alluded 30 the
earnest support he bad ever received from
RockpOrt. lie also dwelt upon the condition
OF the country at this time when the farmers
are securing. snch low prices for their pro-
dDce. at this point q committee Of vel
come from Dubois County came aboard.
The next stop was made at
HUETINGBURG, DUBIOUS COUNTY.
Here was monster meeting, composed
largely OF Germans. The band was playing
and the people shouted as soon as they
caught sight of Mr.. Hendricks. He made
quite speech here, and although it was rain
ING quite hard everybody. young and old,
remained until the last word was uttered.
After the speech glee club composed OF
young ladies dressed in white, sang with
spirit and beauty, campaign song praising
MT. Hendricks. The train now moved some
distance up the track to change 10 another
road, bat the party on this train were sur
prised to see the people following up and
asking for another tax from Mr.. Hendricks.
He bowed his acknOw Judgments and intro
ducsd Mr.. X. II. Kern, OF st. Louis, who
made rOusing speech
The next regular stopping place was
made at
BIRDS Eye.
This stop was made By an earnest request
al he -,
BY dispatch which be received at Hunting
burg. His compliance with the request so
pleased the people that they gave him
hearty reception at this place the basi-
ness houses we're decorated in honor Of the
visit. OF course Mr.. Hendricks had to make
a speech. He viii long remember his hearty
reception by the Democracy OF Dubois
County. lt wss hearty and enthusiastic aad
Just such as Germans always give those
whom they recognize as friends. The next
stop was at
ENGLISH, CRAWFORD COUNTY.
Here the crowd was large. and Mr.. Hen
bricks again spoke fifteen minutes, the pee.
pie standing in the rain with heads uncoV-
cred. Such earnestness on the part of the
Democracy of Crawford County is evidence
that good report may be expected.
MIDTOWN,
on the edge Of Crawford and Harrison
counties, came next and after A.speech from
Mr.. Hendricks. Judge Smith made a short,
forcible speech.
GRESHAM, HARRISON COUNTY,
was reached next. Here large crowd from
Corydon had been waiting ell day in the
rain. After speech by Mr.. Hendricks, the
glee club from COrydon, composed of young
ladies and gentlemen, sang splendidly, aud
the ladies OF the club presented, through
Mr.. Mauck, some most beautiful flowers.
Ffn be- nrl-r fnrfrra
most exquisite gem that fell from his lips
during the trip. During all this time the
rain was pouring down, but did not dampen
the enthusiasm OF the crowd. From this
point 10
NEW ALBANY
no stop was made. The reception at this
city was the heartiest on the route, and the
speech one Of the best Mr.. Hendricks ever
delivered.
Since Friday morning Mr.. Hendricks has
been welcomed by $4,000 citizens of South
eTn Indiana. Every station to-day from
Evansville TO New Albany was crowded and
Mr.. Hendricks was kept busy acknowledging
the greeting at many places where the train
did not stop. The love OF Southern Indiana
for the favorite son Of the State was fully
proven to-day, for the continuous rain did
not deter the people from coming out by
Thousands TO do him honor.
The Chicago Tribune Editor and His Guest.
well, Mr.. Blaine, my Waterman reports
that you rested well. l trust you are re-
freshed this morning"
Your watchman2 What do you mean,
Mr.. MedillT'
'Oh. had watchman stationed at your
chamber door all night"
"How very thoughtful, friend Medill. But
you didn't think anybody would assault me
In my sleep, did your"
"Oh. bless you, no. it wasn't that. But,
you see, l have a good deal Of valuable
property in this house and don't like to
take any chances of losing it,"
Blaine In New York.
NV YORK, Oct. 28.-At 1890 tomorrow
Mr.. Blaine will receive convention OF