The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-08
Rainy Weather lnterferes Somewhat with
Outdoor Gatherings. but 1t Does Not
Check the Enthusiasm of the People.
Veterans Honor General Hovey and Cor
poral Tanner at Charlottesville
Porter, Butler. CalkinS. Morton. Fishback.
Campbell, Griffin and Others Make Ef-
fectiye Speeches at Many Places.
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PITTsBoRo, Oct 7.-Yesterday, last night and
to-day will be long remembered BY citizens OF
this village aud north Hendricks county. Post
ers had been displayed announcing the fact that
the Hon. L. NJ. Campbell. of Danville, this
county, would speak here at 3 o'clock in the af-
ternoon. and that the Hons w. P. Fishback
and Frank McCray, of Indianapolis, would speak
at night. 1t was also announced that LOCO
veterans from Chicago. on their way to Indian
spolis TO pay their respects to General
Harrison, would stop az the town
one hour il citizens would prepare
supper for them, which terms were accepted.
Although the weather was damp and chilly, and
threatening rain, by o'clock delegations began
to arrive fDm the surrounding towns and
country, which were addressed by Messrs.
Campbell and Fishback. and by 5 o'clock supper
was prepared for the Chicago guests. A pro-
cession. 5000 strong. was formed. and marched
to the depot. At o'clock tho
6rst train arrived. While waiting,
Frank McCray mounted q box and
made one Of his telling and pointed speeches.
The first train was handsomely decorated, and
in-the rear was fiat car with fort built upon
It and named Fort Harrison, which fred . ga
lutte. The bands alightsd and gave . serenade,
after which Gen. Hovey was introduced and
spoke few minutes only, on account OF sore
throat He was followed by Colonel Daniel
Mum, Of Chicago. The train being one hour
late it impossible for the visitors to stop for
supper and be in the city on time. The second
train also stopped In the rear was log cabin,
with Gil its usual surroundings From this
train the crowd was addressed by Hon.
stephen A. Douglas. jr. and Ex-Governor Ham
ilton. After il departed, the crowd marched
back 10 the grounds. very much disappointed in
not having the Chicago people stop. The supper
was not loss. All p,sse1t we're invited to sup
per. and Republicans and Democrats alike par
took OF the good things and, there being four
alee clubs present, the remainder OF the evening
was spent IN the rendition Of some excelent vo-
cal and Instrumental music. At 10 o'clock the
meeting adjourned.
The time, from 10 p. II. until o'clock this
morning. was occupied by the hoodlnms OF the
JEFF Davis, and, not being satisfied with halloo-
ing for their idol, they cut down all decorations,
streamers and notices put up By Republicans,
and tore them in strings and tied the
gates o: some Of the most offensive
Republicans of ths town. The Chica
eoans. on their return this morning.
were greeted by large and enthusiastic crowd
of Republicans. They aiighted and formed in
line, and With their bands and drum corps lead
ing. paraded the streets Of the village. Mayor
Wood, Of Jollet, ILL.,, told the writer that they
had not received an ovation from any town
on the road from Chicago to Indianapolis equal
to that extended by Pitis5oro. Tho visitors
secured some Of the remnants of the decorations
that the hoodlums left in the streets, and took
them home to show with what sort OF Democ-
rscy the Republicans OF Indiana had 70 cope
with.