The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-06

had convinced the average citizen that
the day before was far more
fitting time to leave than later
1t seemed to be conceded by alllthst the time
for public demonstration to cease had come.
and quiet tslk was more extensively usec
Candidates for the minor Offices were seldom
met with on the streets. Late In the afternoon
General Harrison left his home for bis once,
walking the entire distance. Or all aides MS
appearance elected round after round OF en-
thusiastic cheering, and in such places as the
New Denison Hotel aud the postofice, where
CROWDS had collected. the cheers were deafen-
General passed along. and such remarks as
wen put you in,' you're all right,
etc, were frequently heard. The ap-
pesrance OF the General suggested the
idea TO some of rolling the campaign ball,
which reached this city last Saturday. Starting
from the headquarters Of the fire department, IL
was taken through all the principal streets Tune
and time again, pulled by line Of men reaching
four blocks from front to rear. preceded oy the
brotherhood Band. IL was one or the most UNIQUE
and enthusiastic demonstration of the campaign.
There is quite history about the ball, which
has figured so prominently sc far in the canvass
Ii Is owned by and is the work or ID. = Brook
EFT, or Cumberland Md. The idea OF construct-
ing such ball originated in the minds OF sew
eral of the citizens Of Cumberland, and was
first suggested by the fact that in that same city
was built the famous Harrison ball OF 1910 Tnis
latter was constructed entirely OF WOOD py
Robert Shriver, and from his own yard was
started upon q tour that extended over CONSIDER
able territory, though not as extensive az tnas
over which the of 1883 has travelled
The construction OF tho latter was begun
early in July Men Of both parties, with their
families and friends, visited the scene OF the
building, and to satisfy their whime, each In bis
turn stepped inside the sphere. desiring to have
IL said that they had been so honored when 1t
should be made famous by the election OF the
Republican candidates. The mechanism OF the
ground it is forty-two feet in circumference and
fourteen in diameter. For the axle Is used q
piece OF three-inch gas-pipe and on this 10 built
wooden wheel with elk spokes. Bracing these
and forming the spherical foundation are thirty
eight steel ribs, over which is stretched the can-
vas that forms the exterior. Around the can
vas and serving as a rim to the wheel on the To-
terror 10 circular tire Of wood six inches quare,
banded by wrought iron, upon which the whole
structure rests, and being the only portion that
comes in contact with the ground in rollng.
The canvas is made in eighteen segmeuts, alter
mating red and white. while at each end OF the
horizontal diameter are thirty eight stars on
blue field. Covering the canvas are numerous
notices, all pertaining to the campaign, and SO
arranged as TO be easily read from distance
The ball weighing LOCO pounds, and costing
5000, was dedicated at a grand ratification meet
ing held at Cum bertrand. Aug. 2, and from that
time on it has been moving over the country,
stopping at all the principal cities On all these
agemeut of Mr.. Brocktt, who has Travelled over
5000 miles since the opening OF the campaign Be-
ginning at Cumberland he made a complete tour
Of Mary land, stopping at Hsgerstown, Forsburg
Rockville Baltimore. and other points Every
imaginable difficulty was experienced in its
transportation, which was done by hand
Muddy roads, steep hills, and small unbridged
streams were often encountered. aud on several
occasions, where bridges were too small TO ad-
nit its entrance. tho old plan of float.
ing from bank to bank was adopted
Leaving the State Of Maryland, New York was
next traversed, its first appearance there being
at the Blaine reception On that occasion il was
under the management of the Irish-American
Republican Club, consisting of $500 members
all from the city of New York, which spectacle
was everywhere cheered as mailing the campaign
lie that the Irish-American vote of New York
would 60 solid for Cleveland. New Jersey, Del
aware. Connecticut, Pennsylvania, West Viz
einia and Ohio were all travelled over and reach.
ing Indiana the final purpose of its construction
was achieved. Here il will remain" said Mr..
Brocket yesterday. until after the election and
then | propose TO start it rolling 70 Washington
where il will be used in the Inauguration exer.
cises. / say il without any conditions for from
the enthusiasm have seen along the way I sm
| certain that it will be needed. My only object
| was to land it here on Indiana soil so that when
ell the returns are in / can start II to Washing
| ton right here from General Harrison's owu
home"