Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05
HARRISON AT HOME.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. June 27.-General
Harr-s son received kilograms and letters
from all quarters and from many dis
lisguished persons YESTERDAY. In response
70 the one from Hon. Levi p. Morton, he
wired: Thanks for your kind message.
Let me assure you that the association OF
your name with mine upon the ticket gives
me great satisfaction"
General W. I. Sherman wired the fol-
lowing to the nominee: 1t is proper that /
should assure you Of my great confidence.
You were true and faithful when we
needed men of action. / believe you will
be successful and you may command me-"
Ben Butterworth and Mckinley say to
Harrison: I'VE have met you and we are
yours"
The principal event OF the day was the
arrival OF a train from Chicago at 4 30 p.
m, bringing delegates and visitors. The
Vermont delegation came solid with some
from Massachusetts and other New
England States, and a few from Virginia
The Georgia delegation also arrived. They
were met at the depot by great
crowd Of people and fifty open
carriages. They were accompanied
by Hon. John C. New, member of
the Repu blican National Committee from
this State and other leading Republicans
and we're escorted at once to General Har-
rison's residence. where an informal recep-
ton was held. No speeches were made,
but there were many personal introduc-
tioDs and much handshakIlg. At the con-
clu ion of this most of the party drove to
the depot and resumed their journey.
At dusk a double salute of cannon was
fired and there was general Illumination
by natural gas and electric lights. a rati-
fication meeting had been called in the
largest hail Of the city and this was pre-
ceded by q great outpouring of people.
Another instalment of Chicago pilgrims
came on a late tram arriving about eight
O'Clock p. m. By this time the streets were
abaZe with natural G s illunInatious and
The sidewalks were even more crowded
than Monday night and the confused din of
cheering and horn Blowing was continuous.
The crowds surged TO and fro in a good ma
tured way, shouting for Harrison and Nor
ton.
The mass meeting 1T TomIinson Hall was
called 10 order about eight O'Clock p. m. by
Chairman Griffin, of the State Central
Committee, and he, Major CalkIns. of this
city, Hon. g. Henry Gould, of Massachu-
sets. Hon. Frank Plumley, of Vermont,
Judge Wood, of Virginia Eugene 6. Hay,
of Minnesota, and Colonel R. = Robert
son aud Hon. John L. Griffiths, OF this city,
spoke.
The dc egates who arrived on this late
train included the California delegation
and portion of the New York. They were
received at the depot and driven TO i hotel
where they took supper and thence to Gen
erdl Harrison's residence, where they had
brief interview with the candidate. In
front OF the house had been erected during
the day six stands upon which had been
mounted electric lights of great
power and brilliaucy. The adjacent
houses were all beautifully decorated
and the lawns lighted by Chinese lanterns
OF all colors and shades In the street and
filling the spacious grounds surrounding
the residence, were packed several thou
sand friends and neighbors. They shouted
every time the General made his appear
ance, which he frequently did, going down
the Steps into the lawn and shaking hands
with al who presented themselves. A
constant stream OF visitors poured into the
house and all were warmly greeted. Those
whose visit most deeply affected the Gen
eral were about fifty survivors of his
old regiment, accompanied by some OF the
129th Illinois. winch formed a part of his
brigade. They were introduced by Major
Cru bis, and in response q eneral Harrison
said:
Comrades, called rs have been by the Ma
tional convention OF one OF the great political
parties of this country to be its candidate for
the Presidency, ii will probably be my fortune
before The election to receive many delegations
lting various interests and classes of
our fellow citizens, but am sure that out of
them all there will come none whose coming
will touch my heart so deeply as this visit from
my comrades OF the Seventeen Indiana and
these scattering members of the other regi-
ments that constituted the First brigade of the
Third division OF the Twentieth army corps. l
recall the scenes to which MIjor Grubbs has
alluded l remember that summer day when,
equipped and armed. we were called to
leave our homes and cross the Ohio
river and enter the territory that was in arms
against the Government which we had sworn to
support. L recall, with you the tender parting.
the wringinE of hearts with which we left those
we loved; I recall the high and buoyant deter
mnation. the resolute carriage with which you
went to do your part in the work of suppressing
the great rebellion: / remember the scenes
through which We went in that hard discipline
of service and sickness, and all OF those hard
incidents which are necessary to convert citi-
zens into veterans. l rember especi lily that
broad and deep grave ut the foot OF
the Resaca hill. where we left those gallant
comrades who fell in that desperate charge;
remember through it all the gallantry, devotion
and steadfastness, the high set patriotism you
always exhibited. remember how, after sweep
Jig down with Sherman from Chattanooga to the
sea and up again through the Carolinas and
Virginia, YOU, with those gallant armies that
had entered the gate of the South by Louisville
and Viclsburg, marched in the great review up
the grand avenue OF our Nations capital. ] re-
member that proud scene of which we were
part that day and glad rejoicing as our faces
were turned homeward. the applause which
greeted US as the banner of cur regiment was
now and then recognized by some home friends
who had gathered to see us-the whole course OF
these Incidents of battle. OF sickness, of death,
OF victory crowned thus by the triumphant
reassertion of National authority and b. the
muster out and our return to those homes that
we loved. made again secure against all the
perils which threatened them.
1 feel that in this campaign upon which 1 am
and which will undoubtedly cause
careful scrutiny, perhaps unkind and even
assaults, all that relates to my not
but loyal service with you in the
army, may confidently leave my honor in the
hands OF the surviving members of the Seven
tieth Indiana whatever their political faith may
e. lCries OF THAT is true, General" Yes"
Yes.''l May l ask you now, for / am too deeply
moved by this visit to speak as would desire,
that each one will enter this door that will
always open with hearty welcome 10 you and
let me take you by the hand.
After the veterans left the crowd patient
" waited the coming of The California dele
cation. 1t was headed by committee Of
citizens, who presented the visitors to the
General and Mrs. Harrison. The hour was
late, the visit was neces sarily brief.
Negro Lynched.
CHARLESTON, ILL.,, June 26-Saturday
night Mary A Bingardiner, German girl,