The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-20
People from Three Counties.


A knowledgeable coon, q dininutiye log cabin
and profusion Of red, white and blus sun
shades were the signs under which 200 enthusi-
astie Republicans from Iroouois county, nit'
nois, came in to conquer on toe Big -Four road
The train, which errivsd q little before noon.
was profuseiy decorated with bunting, and
strip OF canvas tackled along its sides contained
an heroic figure Of an Iroquois warrior snd the
inscription ''Ths Iroquos tribe votes for Harri~
con and Morton Another notable feature OF
the delegation was the presence OF the lroouois
Tippscanos Club Of Veterans. twenty-six "a
number, whose badges bore the inscrip,ios
''Tippecanoe Club Veterans. lsie-lsSSs
Chairman Owen, Of Onarga. who headed
the veterans club, voucnespfcsaArs-Snrr-nfs -nfscset
Of its insignia. 81 caught the coon myself. be
said, "snd buils the !og-cabin for his occupancy,
and, like Harrison. they are all right After
the veterans came the John A Logan Club,
commanded by Capt A. l. Whitehall. formerly
of the Ninth Indisna Infantry, and including
$50 members: tie Gilman Club. OF loo members;
the Milford Club, With about the same number,
and members of miscellaneous oreanizationss
COMPRISING about as many members as the 9TH
ers named. A considerable number OF ladies'
accompanied the delegations and frightened the
crowd with smiling faces and PATRIOTS ceeoras
tions. The procession, under tue command
Of Chief Marshal Slattery, Of OuRrgs. formed
in line, and, headed by Marceau's Eight
Brothers Brass Band of St. Anns's, and the
Brsdwo0d Drum Corps, commanded ~ vet
eran W II. Howe, father or the Drummer
Boy OF Vicksburg,' marched 70 the Rev Deni-
son. Among the banners displayed, good
many contained inscriptions, aud those heartily
eheered were -'Protsetion Against Free Trade
the Issue "ISSS, Harrison and Protecfion'i "a
Free Ballot and FAIR Count; Harrison and
Soldiers will Support Harrison; I'VE will
Modify Rates, but Uphold Protection', and
others OF like import
Arriving at toe New Dsnison, the procession
awaited the arrival Of delegation Of 20 from
LaPorte county, which arrived on the Lake
Erie g. Western few moments later, headed
by the superb City Band OF LGPorte. containing
twenty pieces aud the Michigan City Drum
corps. Among the emblems horne by the La
Porte people was beautiful flag OF silk that had
been carried by Iippecanoe club IN lS4O, and
which wss still in an excellent state OF preserva-
tion. At 2P u. the united illinois ana Indiana
delegations moved 70 University Park. where
large crowd had preceded them, ming the spses
between the stand and curb 10 overiowing:
There WAS little wait until the arrival or
General Harrison, which was hlled II viii
patriotic music from the several bands ano songs
by the St Annes GIee Club and the Iowa sing
ers, Abraham and Wllleford, who crested such
a furore at tho recent gathering Of the q. A. X
ct Columbus. The singing or the latter reused
considerable enthusiasm among the soioler
members OF the crowd at the PARK, their sing
ing being supplemented with dramatic effects.
of which little idea can be given in the report.
An idea OF the pointed sentiments OF then
music can be had from a verse or two OF thelr
song keep in the Middle OF the Road, which
captured the crowd completely:
Oh march right on Grand Army band
Keep in the middle Of the road;
Twas you thar saved this happy land
Keep in the middle of the road
Now, try and forgive old Cievelands sin,
For he'll be left out when you 60 IN,
Then he'll never veto you again
keep in the middle OF the road.
Fora boom no called for them old rebel flags
That was a very silly plant
Yes wanted them worthless, traitorous rags
He's u del of q cheeky old man.
If they want them Gage. just let them cons,
AS we went for them IN sixty-one.
And then they II get regular boom
. keep IN tie middle OF the road. -
When General Harrison arrived. at 2:l5 ?. IL !,
the crowd had increased 20 still sSrger proper
tions a good many OF the younger members OF
il utilizing the trees for coigns OF vantage TO
see and hear the proceedings. Capt K w.
Hilscber, Of Watseka, and prosecuting attorney
OF IroQuois county, q sQuareiy-built young fel-
low. With an earnest address and excellent
voice, addressed General Harrison as follows:
General Hsrrison--By request OF our veteran club
IL is my pleasing privilege 20 introduce TO YOU some
TO attest devotion 70 the principles of the Republican
party and affection for our great leafe-. With Us
have come a number Of wives and daughters who
bearing the burden of their for the sobriety OF
people and the purity OF homes Interested in and
will pray for your We 20 from this place TO
do battle for you and the you represent Your
success will be guaranty that wise fiscal policy
will be pursued in our government which will secure
70 safety for the investment of capital and REM
| nsratve wages for honest toll. An encouraging :
thought is that your election viii sgnaze the return
to power of great political party which has dis
tngushed itself by Its rel ance upon the ntelicencs
of the whole people, freely expressed the
and honestly recorded. lAppause
Following Captain Hiisehers address, which
| was hsartily sppauced, j. w. Crumpacker. OF
LaPorie, came TO the fro1t ia behalf Of his ee,e-
| CATION. Following CAPTAIN Hilscher's example.
| his remarks were short and 10 the poinf. aud.
| delivered with his characteristic vieor and en-
! phasis, started the applause afresh.
General Hsrrison-It has become rnvnie.<. NJ nr;vi.
lege to introduce 10 yor de.eration from LaPors
county. 1t is privilege doubly agreeable from the
fact that there exists between fee ngs Of
friendship. We bring with us 70 dav fnz that In
1s40 carried county through TO vcforr, and il .
so vel preserved that we feel It good for another
| trip We come .iom q eounty bordering on Laks
| Michigan, which. largely Influenced by one 81
the penal instifutisas es our State a.