The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-11-02
HILL AMONG THE HoosIERs.
His Reception One of the Most Enthusias-
tic ON Record.

His Reception One of the Most Enthusias
tic on Record.
Governor Hill whirled through Indiana
amid a cyclone of enthusiasm. The roads
were well nigh impossible the first day,
but that did not deter the Hoosiers from
assembling at every station from Cincin.
natl to indianapolis, from turning out and
cheering him ON his way. Old men in
hundreds were on hand in the drenching
rain and gave the governor an impression
of old time Democratic enthusiasm that
he is not likely to forget.
The first demonstration occurred at
Lawrenceburg, just over the statesline,
In Congress sman Holmans district, where
over 900 workmen rushed to the track
and gave three cheers for the popular
governor of the greatest state in the
Union. The governor was breakfasting
at the time, but he stepped to the rear
platform and waived his acknowledge
ments. AT Aurora twenty five miles
from Cincinnati, similar demonstration
occurred. At North Vernon the people
were out in force and cries were made for
speech The governor good naturcdly
complied. When he stepped to the plat
form he was cheered to the echo.
81 am sorry, my friends, said he that
this weather is so inclement but pre-
sumo it is one of the consequences of
high protective tariff | see that Mr.
Blaine In his public speeches proclaims
that we owe everything to the tariff, and
presume this storm comes in under the
category"
AT Seymour the party was Joined by
Governor Gray, of Indiana. The meeting
between the governors of thetwo great
doubtful states was interesting Cover
nor Gray is fine looking man, with
dignifed presence 1t was their first
meeting. They shook hands cordially,
sat down together and questioned each
other eagerly about the chances of the
national ticket In their respective states.
Governor Gray was very much gratifed
with Governor Hills report from New
York. He was little concerned about
the triangular fight in New York city and
was curious to know Governor Hills opin-
ion as to the result. Governor Hill as
sured him that the Democrats Of the coun-
try need have no fear as to the conse-
quences Of the Democratic split in New
York city, promising him that the Demo-
cratic vote there would be drawn out to
its full quota. Governor Gray said the
Democrats In Indiana were Just as much
concerned for the result in New York as
he was convinced the Democrats in New
York were concerned about the result In
Indiana. Governor Gray said the changes
In the situation in his state in the last
ten days were such as to give the Demo
Gratis every confidence of putting Indiana
In the column for Cleveland and Thurman.
When the train reached Mitchell great
crowd had gathered at the station. There
was some little delay in getting Governor
Hill out of his car. The Hoosier crowd
allowed their enthusiasm to get ahead of
them and could hardly be restrained from
jumping aboard and dragging out Cover
nor Hill by sheer force When he and Gov
ernor Gray appeared togethera tumultuous
yell broke forth that lasted several min
utes. The carriage that was to convey
Governor Hill was swathed in red, white
and blue. The horses bore long stream
ers, and the spokes and hubs of the wheels
were done up In red, white and blue. So
great was the tumult that the span of
white horses became very obstreperous
and plunged In a manner rather unpleas-
ant. A procession was formed, which pro-
ceeded to Chicks Wood, where the speeches
were to be delivered.
The grove covers about forty acres.
Parked In 1t were innumerable caravan
saries belonging to farmers who had
driven In from six to fifteen miles. Horses
were tied to trees and fences, and in the
hollow where the grand stand was erected
were congregated about five thousand
people. Hard by the platform was
wagon of mighty proportions drawn by
twenty snow white horses. In the wagon
were fifty young girls dressed in red caps,
blue bodices and white skirts. Hundreds
of women wore bandanna hats and many
of them bandanna skirts.
IL was n DrOud momant in the historv
of Mitchell when Governor Hill and Gov
ernor Gray, with eloquent George Raines,
Judge Holman and Gen. Porter, our
adjutant general, came into the grounds.
Mitchell had never before seen together
two such Democratic governors, possible
candidates for the presidency year ago,
probable candidates for the presidency
and vice presidency four years from now
1--WE would have had 10000 people
here today" said Judge Holman, Elf we
had had pleasant weather" but in spite
of it all the gathering was remarkable.
After the speeches the party was driven
back to the special train for Seymour.
Governor Gray and Judge Holman accom-
panied Governor Hill When they
reached Seymour the vicinity of the sta
tion was packed with a surging mass of
humanity. Governor Gray escorted Gov
nor Hill made an address from the balcony
in the pouring rain. Cheers followed
every sentence.
The party arrived at Indianapolis at 8
o'clock. Over 5000 ardent Democrats
were in the vicinity of the station, and
when the two governors appeared q
mighty cheer went up from 5000 throats
as if from one. An aisle was cleared
through the crowd for the two governors,
who were followed by Judge Holman,
Gen. Porter, Col. McEwan, Mr.. Whitney,
Secretary Of State Cook, The Worlds
special correspondent, Col. Jim Jones, Mr..
Julian Ralph, Senator Raines and DR..
Hunter. The famous Hendricks club
escorted the party to Tomlinson's hall.
The vicinity of the hall was jammed, but
the crowd cheerily opened a way for the
illustrious leaders. When they reached
the stage they found nearly 5000 people
in the hall waiting for them.
Governor Gray introduced Governor
Hill in dead silence, but the moment he
arose yell was raised that was prolonged
nine minutes by the watch. Men raised
their high white hats on sticks and gave
themselves up to yells. Hundreds Of
ladies waved bandannas and shouted till
their throats were parched.-Indiana Cor.
New York. World.