Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-01
The Magnificent Monument at In
dianapolis Unveiled.
CHICAGO'S TERRIBLE HEAT.
At Last the Rescuers are in the
Dunbar Mine.
WHITE MEN TO VOTE ON THE LOTTERY.
HONORS TO HENDRICKS.
The Ceremony Of Unveiling the Monu-
ment at indianapolis.

OF the Hoosier state and the home of the Presi-
dent OF the republic did honor today to the
memory Of one Of her favorite sons, the late
Vice President Hendricks. There were no pol
itics in the event. The business houses and
private residences of the most earnest sup
porters OF the party in power and the warmest
friends OF President Harrison were decorated
Just as profusely and with as much taste as
those of their political opponents. and in the
imposing street demonstration republicans
marched with democrats and prohibitionists
with mugwumps No one party repre-
sented in the tens Of thousands Of dollars that
have poured in from every state and territory
OF the Union toward the erection Of the magni-
hcent work of art that adorns the state house
grounds, and political differences were forgot
ten In the salvos of applause that greeted the
venerable wife of the deceased Vice President,
as with trembling hand she pulled the rope
and exposed to public view the marble features
OF her illustrious consort 1t was the tribute
OF city and a state to the citizen.
THE HEAT AND THE CROWDS.
1t was red-hot day. The heat poured down
as though q million furnace doors had been
thrown open in the heavens. There was not
the slightest suspicion of breeze. But the
crowds ot men and women that began TO pour
out of the Union depot almost with break of
day did not seem to mind it. They took the
shady side Of the street, when thew could find
roads centering in or passing through the city
had provided for a heavy inpour by putting
special trains, and they found their facilities
taxed to the utmoat. In some of the trains of
ten and twelve cars the people were packed like
sardines, and for hours right up TO noon the
big depot discharged steady stream of per-
spring humanity into Illinois street. The
local committee had provided 10000 silk
badges, with bust cut of Hendricks and ap-
propriate letter press, but the supply was soon
a n han Tod anl r. a -
many there would not have been sufficient to
go round To many of the visitors the Bates,
Grand and Denison hotels, where Governors
Hill. Campbell and Francis were respectively
quartered were the great centers of attraction,
and they besieged the rotundas and the street
outside in the hope Of getting view of the dis
tinguished visitors.
THE DAYS EXERCISES
The three chief executives drove to the state
house shortly after 1Oe'clock and after being
introduced to each other by Gov. Hovey in his
private parlor, held an informal reception for
a couple OF hours Meanwhile the various di-
visions OF the parade had began to form at the
designated rendezvous and at / o'clock when
Chief Marshall Gen. Fred. Knefter was salts
ned that all was in readiness the signal was
given by the firing of seven guns by the bat
terry stationed at the north side of the court
house square and the head of the column
moved. The metropolitan police under COM
mand OF superintendent Travis led the way
with chief marshal and staff and mounted es-
cort close IN the rear. The first division COM
manded by Col w. j. Mckee was made up of
the second regiment infantry Indiana Legion,
the Indianapolis light artillery battery, the
knights of Pythias and the knights of Honor,
and the uniforms of the military with the gay
plumage and regalia and their columns COM
bined to present a brilliant spectacle. The Sec
ond division was led by the Hendricks Club of
indianapolis, with J. B. Curtis commanding.
Its members marched in a square as a special
escort to the carriage containing Mrs. Hem
bricks, President Rand Of the Monument Asso-
citation, and Senator Turpie, the orator of the
day.
CHEERING MRS. HENDRICKS.
One continuous cheer greeted the venerable
widow as the carriage moved slowly from block
to block and Mrs. Hendricks, who looked some
what fatigued, smiled and bowed her thanks
to the right and left. Behind this carriage in
columns of fours marched the members of the
Young Mems Gray Club, Cleveland Club and
Bynum Club, all Of indianapolis. In the third |
commanded by Jas. II. Carnahan. was |
the visiting clubs from Indiana and other
states. These included 100 members of the |
Cook county democracy of Chicago, wearing |
handsome badges and headed by the Second |
Regiment Band. They marched with military |
tread and presented a splendid appearance. |
They were loudly cheered The Duckworth |
Club Of Cincinnati, 200 strong. also made fine |
appearance, as did the jefferson Club and the |
Jackson Club Of Dayton. Ohio. Following |
these, in the fourth division, were carriages,
four abreast, containing Cows. Hill, Campbell. |
Francis and Hovey and their parties, the COM |
mlttees OF the Monument Association. Board of |
Trade and Commercial Club and the judiciary,
state, county and city officials. The fifth di- |
vision was composed of veteran soldiers or
ganizations, and the sixth and last of the city
and ward organizations of Indianapolis. The
sidewalks along the line OF march were packed |
with people, who heartily cheered the visiting
governors, the clubs from abroad and the
other features OF the parade that excited their
enthusiasm. Each division had its bands of
music and the numberless flags, banners and
other devices that foated in the air tended to
complete the magnificent spectacle.
AT THE MONUMENT.
1t was O'Clock, despite the fact that owing
TO the extreme heat the route had been short
sned, before the head Of the procession
reached the state house grounds. Here, almost
rs far as the eye could reach, the spectators
we're massed. From the base Of the stutue a
platform had been erected for the speakers
and distinguished guests while to the right
was an amphitheater filled with 500 school
children, the majority little girls, in white
Company ID Of the Indianapolis Light Infantry
was posted around the upper base Of the mon
lment, while the HendricksClub formed square
around the lower base. The appearance of the
carriage with Mrs Hendricks and visiting gov
srnors was the signal for the firing of a salute
Of nine guns by the light artillery battery and
he exercises were forthwith inaugurated with
an overture by the band. Then the school
children chorus, led by Prof Henry NJ. Butler,
'ang with superb effect. Gov. A p. Hovey
,alled the gathering to order in a very few
words, extending hearty welcome to the visi-
'ors from abroad and paying brief tribute to
he memory of the man they had met to honor.
He concluded by installing Hon. Fred'k Rand,
president of the monument association, as |
presiding officer. The latter In turn intro
luced Rev. Joseph s. jerks of St PauIs
Church, who led the gathering in prayer.
After music by the Hendricks Club Band
President Rand made a statement regarding
he circumstances under which the movement
or the monument had originated, the amounts
contributed by the several states and the total ,
expenditures. The hymn America was then
ung by the chorus and audience. Il
THE uHvEILINa SCENE. Ia
Az the last notes died away Mira Hendricks |.
ose and gently pulled the rope, causing the
anvas to recede and disclosing the life-sized
tatue that crowned the pedestal Applause,
oud and prolonged, greeted the successful =
ulmination Of the enterprise, while to add to :
he din o salute of nine guns, one for each let
er of the name "Hendricks," was fred by the
artery and Columbia" was rendered BY the
ombined bands When silence had once more
'een restored the dedicatory ode, written by
ames whitcomb Riley, was impressively read 9
y Prof Fisher Of Hanover College. Following