Huntsville gazette., 1889-08-24
At HIS OLD HOME.
President Harrison Welcomed in
indianapolis.
He Assists in the Laying of tn,
Cornerstone

OF the Monument Which Indiana Will
Erect to the Memory of the Soldiers and
sailors Who Gave Up Their Lives for
Their Countrywide City trowded-A
Memorable Day in the Hoosier state.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 23.-1he streets
and houses are one mass of gay bunting,
notices and decorations The crowd
already is immense and every train
brings hundreds more.
The monument is surrounded by a
high scaffolding, which is hidden in
flags and lanterns The latter were
ablaze Wednesday night when the pres
ident's train arrived.
The great crowd at the depot made
the air ring with plaudits and was
answered by the booming of artillery
and the music of bands.
The president was escorted immedi-
ately to the Dennison and was welcomed
by the board of trade and the Grand
Army. He is much pleased with his
visit to Cincinnati. His journey from
there WAS a continuous ovation.
The president held public reception
from 10 a. In. to IL i'll the parlors of the
Dennison house He was assisted by
Marshal Ramsdell, Attorney General
Miller and Secretary Rusk.
Shortly after ~ the.column of militia
ry and civic organizations started.
Every Grand Army post in the state
was represented. and there were large
contingents Of Sons Of Veterans and
Women s Relief Corps and other organ
izations. Nearly two hours were occu-
Meanwhile Circle park. where the
monument was about to be laid, had
when the procession had arrived fully
100, 900 people were in sight of the
speaker stand.
AS prelude to the formal proceed
ings Miss Kate Hammond rendered the
Battle Hymn Of the Republic the
sudience and bands joining in the
chorus with magnificent effect
A brief statement in behalf of the
| board of commissioners was made by
President George J. Langsdale, and
| then amidst an impressive silence the
| cornerstone of the monument was laid
| by Department Commander Charles NJ
Travis. AS he declared it well and
truly laid" the National flag was raised
| over the monument, salute of artillery
was fired, and led by Mrs. Zelda Seguin
| Wallace, the audience joined in singing
the Star Spangled Banner" the in
| spring words coming in unison from
| a hundred thousand throats like the
roar of the ocean.
The introduction as presiding officer
of Governor Hovey was greeted with
enthusiasm. and when, accompanied by
| President Harrison and a score or more
of distinguished vice presidents. includ
ing Ex-Governor Gray and Judge Nib
lack, he appeared upon the platform,
tho cheers were thunderous The gov
ernor spoke briefly. and the chorus
rendered song Dedication, compos-
ed by G. NJ Walker
Gen. NJ. ID. Manson. of Crawfords-
vile, was the next speaker, and he was
followed by Gen John Coburn, of thus
| city. The band rendered Hail Colum-
| bia
Capt. Lee o. Harris, of Greenfield,
read the dedication poem, and then
| amidst scene of great enthusiasm Pres
ldent Harrison was presented to his fell
low citizens. 1t was several minutes
before the cheers and yells had sub
| sided, but quiet having in some degree
been secured the president spoke
The address was repeatedly punctu-
ated with applause. and at its conclu-
| sion the president received another
ovation. Then the benediction was an
nounced by Rev. HI. J. Talbot, the
bands united i'll the Star Spangled
Banner and the proceedings came to
an end
A g cat camp fire was held at Tom
linsoh's hall in the evening.
The Monument.
The Indiana soldiers and sailors
monument is to be built by fund Of
1921 900, secured by state appropria-
ton and from subscriptions. Its di-
mensions will be: Diameter of circle,
1872 feet; diameter of pedestal, 43 feet
diameter of base Of Shaft, % feet.
The bronze statue Of Victory is
10 feet bearing an electric light 2o5 feet
above the ground. The monument can
be assembled 2l9 feet to platform
Drowned While Eludins the Sheriff.
CONWAY, Ark. Aug. 23.-Deputv
Sheriff Clybourn hal several warrants
against one Abe Jones, colored charged