The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

ent) came to leave they hunted up G eneral
harrison and kissed him in very sffec-
tionate manner, which did not seem to
embarrass the general in the least.
While the committee we're ut lunch
the two dozen hackmen who were
waiting outside formed themselves into
an impromptu and motley procession,
black and white mixed, wearing their
shabby livery and misfit hats and boldly
marched into the front door and stood in
the hall until the general came out and
shook each grimy hand with vim that
showed he appreciated the attention.
After the reception the committee re-
tired to their hotel. They will leave to-
morrow for New York.
THE TIPPEoANoE CLUB.
This will always be a memorable day
in the life of General Harrison and his
wife. Aside from the official notification
of his nomination he was the recipient of
congratulations from scores of people and
of such a unique character that but few
men have known. The Tippecanoe club
of this (Marion) county, is a political
organization, composed entirely of vet
Grams Of the William Henry Harrison cam
lied several years ago,Ata largely attended
meeting of the. club, held on the Fourth
of July last Judge Jacob B. Julian, brother
of the Hon. George w. Julian, pre- sented a
resolution heartily endorsing and urging
General Benjamin Harrison as the repub-
lican candidate for president in the pres
ent campaign. This resolution was unan-
imously adopted and the club never ceased
its active efforts to secure General Harri-
sons nomination. Nearly all the younger
and able-bodied members attended the
Chicago convention and worked night and
day for their favorite.
On the 9th of June last the club held
ratification meeting and it was then re-
solved that on the 4th of July they would
visit General Harrison at his residence
and present their endorsed resolution of
last July with an address of congratula-
tion.
1t was in fullfilment of this purpose
that nearly one hundred old veterans hob
bIed out this afternoon, Notwithstanding
threatening weather, and gathered in a
body at the court house preparatory to
their visit. Ninety-one mem
bers reported for duty at
4 o'clock, just as a heavy downpour set
IN. Nearly ell the members are from 75
to so years old, while Fathers Lynch and
Jameson, who were present, have passed
the allotted four score and ten. They
were determined not to be frustrated in
their designs by soaking rains, SO under
the guidance of their marshal, Isaac
Taylor, they sailed forth in the rain,
pounding the deserted pavement with
their old crutches for a couple of squares,
where several street cars awaited them, in
which humble vehicles they made their
promised visit.
Shortly af er O'clock the rain having
abated, they marched into General Har-
risons yard with President Isaac Taylor
in the lead, and were met at the GoOr by
General and Mrs. Harrison. As each
veteran entered he was heartily and effec-
tionately welcomed by General Harrison,
who was greatly moved at their fatherly
zeal and devotion. Accompanying the
veterans we're hundred or
more cit zens and friends Of
General Harrison. When all entered
the house the old 1ippecanoe banner was
brought in amidst the tears and cheers of
the veterans, whose feeble voices seemed
to touch the general in tender spot.
The banner bore the inscription, 1886"
in the upper left corner and "1840" on
the right, with the words: young
whig veteran votes" while below
were the dates 1876 and 1880, between
which was the picture of log cabin and
cider barrel. Each member wore silk
badge with similar miniature design
except the year 1880 was changed to 1886.
After each veteran had told General Har-
rison something about his grandfather,
DR.. Geo. W. New presented a formal ad-
dress of congratulation on behalf of the
club to which General Harrison made a
very feeling reply.