The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-08
The Great Rally at Crawfordsville.
ecial To the Indianapoffs yournas


CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Oct 6.-To-day was the
occasion of the largest Republican gathering of
the campaign. and to add interest to the occa-
sion was the brief stay of the Chicago Veterans.
who were on their way to Indianapolis. Dele
cations were here from all the townships, each
vying with the other to have the largest num-
ber in their ranks. At ii o'clock the procession
was formed and marched through the principal
streets, headed by General Wallace and staff,
a carriage containing General Hovey, Hon. J.
T. Johnston, Corporal Tanner. j. h. Burford
the fair grounds, where an immense throne
greeted the speakers. In the procession was tho
Republican Drum Corps, which appeared in new
uniforms and made decided hit in forming the
letter II. There was also the Harrison and
Morton Club. Lew Wallace Coiored Republican
Club, College Students' Club, horsemen. wagons.
carriages and other organizations from several
places numbering over 1000. Gen. Lew Wall
lace was commander OF the dav. aud his aids
de-camp were l.. A Foote, T. II. B. Mccain, II.
Clifford and J. b. Pence. After the procession
reached the fair grounds the Republican Glee
Club rendered o number of songe, aud then Ger.
Lew Wallace introduced Hon. j. II. Johnston.
Mr.. JohnstoD's remarks were very interesting
and he completely unDasked the trickery of TIE
Democrats leaders in Congress.
The weather being very rainy. the exercises
IN tho afternoon were held in Music Hall, which
was full to repletion, and the enthusiasm still
flowed. Gen. Lew Wallace, in q few chosen
audience. He was greeted with applause Gen.
Hovey's remarks were right to the point, and
he showed the record of the Democratic party
10 be one OF utter disregard to the actual needs
of the country. He said the leaders of the De-
mocracy are not of the right stripe, and since
the party had been in power their actions and
deeds had plainly told who at the helm
Cleveland to-day stands ready to perform any
act or deed that would secure his election. The
Democrats will find in due time that the ma
jority of the people of this country are for full
protection to the interests of America.
General Hovey was followed by Corporal
Tanner. Of New York. His remarks were also
enthusiastically received. He proved by the
public record Of Colonel Matson that his now
professsd undying love for the soldiers could
not be proven by his deeds. The terrible howl
raised by some Democratic orators about the
high regard they now have for the soldier could
have been better proven during the war. Then
the men of the Dan Voorhees, stripe we're doing
all they dared TO help the Confederacy, and yet
save their own heads; and now these same fell
lows who have c!assed the soldiers as "A Lin
coins dogs" are bidding for the .dog's' vote.
'.May their plans be put to confusion and the
confusion confou 6ded."
After the speai,ing at Music Hall tho process
ion was reformed, and the march was made to
South Washington stree: to meet the Chicago
Veterans.
Walnut township WAS presented with an i'm
mense flag for having the largest delegation in
the procession.
Reviving an Exploded Story About Chase.
special TO tue Ind,snapoIis journal
WABASH, Oct. Among the lies and mis-.
representations which the Democracy OF this
State have started in reference to private Ira j.
Chase, Republican candidate for Lieutenant
governor, is the statement that he voted ils-
eally in this city eight years ago. at the October
State election. The facts in the case are az
follows: Mr.. Chase came TO Wabash in the
spring of 1880, to take the pastorste Of the
Christian church. His family did not arrive
until few weeks later, as house could not b
procured at once. but his residence here dated
from the time be arrived, which was six months
and three weeks prior to the State election. The
desperate Democracy here, however. challenged
his vote, but it was sworn in by Mr.. John Keller
q Democrat who believed in fair play. At the
presidential election following Dr. DePuy {