The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-10


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Local Events
Marion Hirldudd had both legs crushed, Satur-
day evening, In attempting to jump from Pan
handle train. He died last night
William Vereker, OF College Corner, o., was
dangerously cut in an ARRAY. Saturday night, By
an unknown rough. The quarrel grew out OF
politics.
lFrom Second Edition eftae Sunday Jour'atl
A Visit from Children.
General Harrison last night received one Of
the most unique delegations that has yet called
at his home 1t was band Of one hundred
girls ana misses, ranging in ages from five to
fifteen years. Some two weeks ago Mrs. Matte
McCorkle, of this city, formed temporary
organization OF young girls, with the ultimate
view Of last nights call. The club gradually
increased ir size. and was placed under the con-
troll Of Miss Florence Shilling, captain of the
Young Ladies' Harrison and Morton Club. for
military training. Considering the short space
of time spent in drilling, the demon st-ation last
night reflected great credit upon their leader
and the young ladies themselves The
procession was formed ats Z o'clock,
on North street. near the Blind Institution, but
il WAS hour before the march 30 the Generals
residence. At the head Of the line rode Master
Charles Pettijohn, six years Old mounted upon
pony. Following him came a drum corps COM
posed OF eight young boys, who furnished music
fours. Each was a,tired in a costume OF white
decked with red, white and blue ribbons and
carrying In their hands a lighted paper lantern.
mounted on canes. At the Generals residence
rival. and they marched in they were greeted
with cheers. The sight was
beautiful one. Miss Shilling frst
brought the column TO a halt immediately in
front OF the Generals door, where q salute was
made, after which shors drill was gone
through The young girls were again halted,
and facing the group Of the Generals family
and friends collected on the steps. song and
chorus, set to the tune Of Marching through
Georgia was sung
At the close OF the song Master Pettjohn dis
mounted from his pony and salutinc the General
vas introduced by Mrs. McCorkle. On
behalf OF the Young ladies he presented to
General Harrison large bouquet of
cut flowers, delivering in true oratorical style
the following brief speech: "Our choice for
President, we ask you TO accept this little token
of our respect, for We can't vote for you, but
our papas can, and We know your election
means protection" The little Fellows words
were scarcely audible within few feet Of his
position: but from those who heard them they
elected loud applause, which was taken mp and
carried out over the entire crowd.
The General responded as sollowss
Ny Young Friends-.Whsn some one asked this aft
srnoon over the telephone if would receive
children who wanted TO pay me visit gave a very
cheerful consent because I thought saw a chance
tohave good time. That you little ones would de-
nand o speech from never entered my mind,
did expect TO see q company so prettiiy uniformed
and well drilled, both in marching and IN song.
Children have always been attractive to L have
found rot only but instruction in their
eompsrionship. Little ones often say wise things.
In the presence OF such company IS this; one who
has aspirations for the things that good and
pure cannot fail TO have them strengthened.
I've kind words you have addressed TO me in song
came am sure from sincere and loving hearts and
am very grateful for them and for your visit Some
Of the best friends have under years of age
nd afr cban ho-a
Tor ali your names viii De added. And now hope
you viii all come in where you aud show
would like you all to feel that we win be glad if you
viii come to see Us often"
At the conclusion of another song by the
young ladies they were invited into the Gen
erals paslors where each was received person
ally by General and Mrs Harrison. After
short time spent ia social conversation they
formed In line and were returned to their re-
spective homes
Judge Thurmaa Speaks at Newark.
NEWARK, n. j.. Sept s.-The Democracy OF
Newark, n. j., held mass meeting tonight. 10
the Bellevue-svenue Rink. at which Alien G..
Thurman spoke. The building is on the out
skirts OF the city, but despite the rain that
poured down and turned the streets
into puddles Of mud and water. there was
. constant string of people trudging toward
the place from 6:30 o'clock in the evening until
the building, which had standing capacity Of
from ZOO TO ), 900. was packed to overlooking,
aud late corners were unable TO obtain entrance.
The Judge and his party arrived in Newark at
7:35, and were driven at once 70 the rink build
ing Immediately upon JUDGE Thurmsn's ar
rival at the rink platform, J. Watts
kearney. the chairman called the meet
ing to order and introduced Mr. Thurman.
The heartiest applause greeted his appearances
When he spoke it evident that, although he
had recovered, to great extent from the illness
from which he suffered on Thursday night, his
voice was not yet sufficiently strong to make
himself heard by all present To those, how
ever, who stood within q semi-circle OF fifty
feet or so from the platform, his words were
audible and clear, and this WAS what he said:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow citzens-Last
Thursday evening stood in the presence of the
largest audience L ever before in the
city OF New York. l had gone there in pur-
suance OF their invitation to deliver address
TO them, and WAS received with kind. and
warm. and hearty welcome, which shall never
forget as long as live. There never was man
more anxious to repay such welcome in a be-
coming manner than / was, aud | stood upon
the stand hoping that might be able TO say
something that would be worthy of their consid-
GRAFTON. But WAS suddenly stricken down with
illnsss-au illness TO which every man living is
subject. and which would unman any person,
although he were Hercules himself, and an i'll
ness to which Hebe the Goddess of Health. or
Samson. the symbol OF manhood and strength,
might have been subject. / was consequently
unable TO speak, and was compelled to retire
from the stand and 70 60 home and to bed.
Next morning some OF my friends OF the Reprb-
lican press were pleased to sympathize with
IN a very tender and touching manner. They
rated and berated the Democratic committee for
travelling poor, decrepit old man around the
United States TO make speeches, when he oneht
20 have been ct home In his comfortable bed.
buddled up AID taken care of by bis dear
old wife Laughter and applause Gentlemen,
will say that If any of you have read those
touching editorials. tears must have come into
vour eyes. for certainly II there
picture of an ill-used man they depicted it. But
IL was reserved for one of them this morning to
cap the climax by giving me new baptism.
When 1 vas born. was duly baptized into the
Christian faith by the name of Allen G. Thur
man. Many years afterwards some enthusiastic
Democratic friends Of mine gave me new bap-
tism and styled me the Old Roman But my
Republican friend OF the New York Press would
improve on that name. and this morning gives
me baptism as the Egyptian Obelisk.' Well,
~ friends, accept the baptism. l have seen
q the Phase Dc 10 ConcoEde. In P aEis-lloud