Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1888-11-09
PAINTING 1T RED.
Republicans in a Frenzy of
Delight,
INDIANAPOLIS VERMlLIONIZED.
Our Friends. the Enemy, Have Their
Day of Rejoicing The
Latest Returns.

no city in the Union ever witnessed such
extraordinary and outlandish scenes of
enthusiasm, chaotic, but good natured
disorder, as prevailed here this afternoon
and tonight. Certainly, the citizens of
indianapolis never before saw such G.
sight. The demonstrations that occurred
Immediately following the news of
General Harrison's nomination sink into
insignifcance compared with the scenes
OF to-day and tonight. During the day,
when the heavy rain ceased falling, the
distant boom of cannon re-echoed the
enthusiasm Of ten thousand Republicans.
| About O'Clock, the rain which had been
pouring steadily for five hours, ceased
and in an incredibly short time the
streets were again swarming with the
yelling, hooting, horn blowing thousands,
marching back and forth utterly
regardless of mud and water. Pennsyl-
vania avenue in front of the postoffice
and around the New Denison Hotel, in
one OF the big store rooms of which
building is located the Republican head.
quarters, was SO crowded that the
muddy street was the pedestrians only
pathway. On both sides of the avenue,
as far down as Washington street, the
bowling, screeching crowd had full pos
session, while the same condition of
affairs prevailed on Washington street
| for four squares, and also along Illinois
street for two squares in the vicinity of
the Bates House. All trains arriving in
the city since early morning brought
hundreds of country people who were
| swallowed by the crowd and soon be-
came imbued with the same spirit of en-
thusiasm which seemed to attack and
possess every body, even Democrats.
IT WAS A REGULAR CARNIVAL DAY.
Probably the most unique feature
about the crowds was the way hats were
marked with red and white chalk. On
the back of hundreds were the
figures "544," the number OF votes
General Harrison received at Chicago.
Others had New York II ,000," chalked
on their backs, while every hat bore a
letter or figure. In the New Dennison
and along the street corners were half a
dozen professional chalkers doing land
office business. Dudish young men
would submit to have their garments ar
tistially marked with all sort OF numer-
Gus characters. The device that afforded
the throngs most amusement was
miniture canone. four feet long,
carried through the streets by
four men. Within the canoe sat
a small chubby figure bearing
striking resemblance to President Cleve-
land, holding the oars. Placards at
tached suggested trip up the mythical
Salt river, while hundred men and
boys followed singing Good Bye, Oh
Grover, Good Bye The celebration
was of the most humorous and i'm
promptu character, and certainly was not
designed as mark OF disrespect TO
President Cleveland, as many Southern
readers Of this account might otherwise
suppose. An Associated Press cor.
respondent stood several hours on the
street Witnessing the demonstration, but
did not hear single expression OF per-
sonal disrespect toward President Cleve-
land, and while the devices described
were suggestive, they were certainly of
propriety toward the Chief Magistrate OF
our country.
THE EVENINGS JoYoUsNEse.
AS evening came on the factories and
stores added their hundreds to the howl
ing, screeching rabble. Between 7 and
8 O'Clock the excitement had nearly
reached the frenzy point with good
many who were over-indulged, and not
q few quarrels occurred. A few build
lngs We're illuminated with Chinese Ian
terms, and the noise of the cannon and
anvils, tirecrackers and tin horns, which
continued until after 8 O'Clock, could be
plainly heard as far out as General liar
rlson's residence. The General and his
family, except for those distant echoes,
are unconscious Of the stirring scenes in
the city. Except for a short walk yes
terday and this morning, General Harri-
son has not left his residence since elec-
ton day. Just before dark train load
OF enthusiastic men came in from Dan.
vile. They were mostly members Of the
first Lincoln League organized in the
State. With flags flying, men pushing,
singing and shouting, drums, tin horns
brass bands and cannon all uniting to
make indescribable sounds, Harrison's
residence was reached. AS the crowd
came into the yard, General Harrison
ventured to look out Of the south bay
window. He was seen Immediately, and
the crowd broke for the window. By
this time the spokesman of the delega-
ton, Hon. John j. Gaull. had been ush.
eieu inIo lhe library. he SAID all they
wanted was to render their conpratula-
tons, and that no speech would be ask
ed, aud the General accompanied him to
the front steps. He shook hands with
few who insisted, babe them a pleasant
"good night" and retired.
CONCENTRATIONS.
General Harrison began to receive
coDgratulatory kilograms from New York
and the East as early as o'clock cleo
ton night, when the first meagre re-
turns indicated his probable election.
From that moment to the present writ
ing, kilograms and letters of congratula-
ton have poured in on him from every
city in the Union. The table in his lib
rary is piled with hundreds of these
kilograms, there being fully 5000. So
long as there was shadow of doubt
resting on the result of the election,
General Harrison was not disposed to
permit the publication OF any congratu-
lstory communications. The labor of
asserting the kilograms, which continue
to arrive, was begun this afternoon.
Among the congratulations were those Of
James G. Blaine, John Sherman, ex.
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