The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-25

SPS"NHSS uhH INC MOsl Enthusiastic
Receptions by Immense Crowds Are
Given-Excltemen at Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 2i-As the regu-
lar train pulled through the suburbs of
Battle Creek it was evident that big
crowd was on hand, and the arrival at the
depot made it certain that the people were
trying TO Guido all that had gone before.
The trip from Columbus to Toledo deyel-
oped considerable enthusiasm in big
crowds. But during the ride from Port
Huron today there were greater crowds
and much more enthusiasm. The recep.
ton at Battle Creek was an instance of
this. The crowd filed all the space about
the depot, not less than 5000 people being
present eager TO see the cold Roman"
american rather). A big cannon and
band helped to give expression of the pco-
pies enthusiasm, and was added to with
yclls, cheers, and the wavingo handker-
chiefs and flags.
Collector G. A. Ward Of Port Huron,
who is a native of Battle Creek, introduced
Judge Thurman, and his reception was all
that could he desired, hearty aud pro.
longed cheering greeting his appearance.
In substance he said: "When | was told
that ! should pass through Battle Creek, |
asked what great battle had been fought
on that place that should give this name
to the beautiful city. | have been q great
reader OF history, but never saw any nc
count OF the matter. then turned To Mr..
Ward and asked him, knowing he was a
native OF the place, and he informed me
that number OF years ago there was
q battle fought here between govern
ment surveyors and Indians, and that the
surveyors whipped the Indians From
that moment my heart was drawn out TO.
ward you, for when | was u boy | was a
surveyor and could but feel kindly to.
ward You. | would gladly repay your
courtesy and kindness, but am unable
To do 80. ! have here all the passengers
on this train who are thinking more about
their dinners than any speeches aud they
would take me by the throat II they
don't get something into their threats.
have been IN many political battles, but
never before in one SO strange ~ this.
have heard great deal OF what Is called
humbug, but never before did hear
speakers arise aud tell the people
II is well for them to be taxed
heavily. II is the first time /
ever heard that u man could be
made rich 10y taxing him. The govern
mcnt collects more than II has need for
and after laying the expenses OF the gov
eminent, after paying pensions To gallant
men who fought through the war Il has
IL don't know what b. do with.
ms useless rs when IL was lying in the mine
rs nn ore. II Is hidden in the vaults and
is no good 10 anybody but is depriving the
people OF the usc Of what would do So
much 10 contribute 90 their comfort. use
iulness and happiness" In answer 20 n
question he started 10 speak OF the Mills
bill, which lac said only reduces the tax
and benefits labor-but the train started.
Nicksbuig aud ClssopOls were ready
with crowds and greeted the special with
much applause.
At soCrH BgND, IND.,
4 crowd OF a couple OF thousand people
iwaitcd the arrival Of the train, aud heart
liz, with three times three cheers. well
'omcd the appearance Of Judge Thurman.
Congressman u. u. Shivcly, whose home
IS at South Bend, introduced the Judge,
who substantially said "Four years AGO
had the privilege and honor Of speaking
many times in the goodly State Of In.
diana, AMI hope my efforts then had
To do with the vote
east for Grover Cleveland | am glad |
have the privilege OF speaking now, at
though We have but few minutes, for
Ntslu NUI FatluHuV fVsatUa ts#ufN L.
man, and hope before the election that I
may have the opportunity to speak many
times 90 the people OF this state and that
Indiana will bc found on the side OF the
people, that is, ON the side OF Democracy.
II YOU do your duty, NJ four years ago, |
feel assured that victory once morc will be
on our banners. and IL will show that the
Democratic government In America Is for
the benefit OF mankind. In this bcauti-
fol and prosperous city admit
that your prosperity Il 20 great
extent due 10 the enterprise OF
the manufacturers. When ! was q hoy
We kept up the celebration OF the Fourth
II July, aud always had the toast. 'Ag-
riculturc, commerce aud manufactures
which was written by Jefferson. II was
he who said agriculture was the greatest
industry, but commerce aud manufactures
werc its landmarks. There is no truth In
the story that Democracy is opposed 10
the manufacturing interest OF the country,
rightly understood. All We ask Is fair
play aud equal rights, that none be- made
a priyiledged class. The Democracy IL
more particular friend of the lab0ring
men, for out Of 100 Democrats ninety
arc workingmon.
The usual demonstrations Of applause
wcru made ~ the train pulled out OF
South Bend on the way 10
VALPARAISO, IND.
At that place nearly 5000 people wei.
comcd the special train, and In response
~ their cheers the judge said hc would
leave the State with higher opinion Of
II than ever before, and " you lind II
agreeable and In your conscience Ia vote
the Democratic ticket III think more Of
you than ever
After speaking Of his trip through the
State four years ago, and asking Demo
Gratis 10 10 their duty that their ticket
may bc elected, lao again thanked them
for their courtesy and cordially, and the
train moved out amidst the cheers VI the
crowd.
Dr. y. w. Schwarz, the old friend Of
Judge Thurman, who has been with tho
party on the whole trip. is always looking
Tor n chance 10 add 90 the interest Of the
occasion. The railroad officers had neg.
lcctcd 30 decorate the car, and nearly nll
dny the good old doctor sat Ia the dust and
IL Al.