The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12

ney. 1t pulled out at 1l:10. with nearly
everybody asleep. except half a dozen
night-hawks in the front car, who held
prolonged exper;nce meeting. A stop was
made at Cedar Rapids, Ia, at about z
o'clock, and all the hotels and restaurants
were cleaned out in less time than
it takes to tell about it. As the
day wore on. the weather grew insufferablv
hot and more smoke and cinders than could
have possibly come from an engine was
belcbed back through the cars. Though
the train was unheralded through this SEQ
ton of the country and no crowds were
gathered at the stations. it was every here
cheered by those who saw it.
After it reached Indiana soil. however,
the club was greeted by two enthusiastic
demonstrations. at Lafayette and at Leb-
anon.
At Lafayette q vast crowd Was
ar the depot. and the Tippe-
canoe Drum Corps. far and away
the best military musical organization In
the State, was beating O welcome tattoo.
The boys In blue and white" who had.
created such favorable impression 90
Minneapolis. had reached home but half an
train. In the crowd were nu-
merous banners and transparencies aud
n pleasing absence of horns. Instead there
was many lusty pair of lungs, and from
them q glorious shout of triumph came as the
train moved In. A song from the glee club,
cheers for Harrison, for the drnm corps
and for the club, hearty hand shaking and
congratulations. parting cheer and the
train sped on.
At Lebanon the whole population bad
turned out The depot was geily dscorat-
cd, big bonfire was blazing near il. a band
was playing THE Conquering Hero" ead
the crowd was cheering at the top
of its united voices, while Roman
candles and rod lights added life to the
scene, The Mayor was on hand to welcome
the excursionists and led them to q speak,
ers' stand. where President Gordon. of the
club, thanked the people not only for their
hearty welcome, but as we'll for
the cheering ''send-offn they had given the
club when il started. Hon. G. w. Fair
banks was introduced and spoke briefly,
but to the point 81 congratulate the peo-
pie of Indiana said he Impressively. and
a cheer went up. Il congratulate the
Republicans Of Indiana upon the msgnif-
cent work of that great congress of the
party which has just adjourned. We are
happy and proud that that great son Of
Indiana is again TO be our standard
bearer. And all along our way hither
across the fertile fields of Iowa and tho
broad prairies of Illinois we have found
evidences of the most hearty approval Of
didate met with strong opposition. but
won in a fair and honorable fight But
mind you. we have pledged the hearty and
loyal support of every one of you as well
as our own; We have promised that Indiana
will agafu give her electoral vote
TO her favorite son in spite of heavy oddA
and we expect every Republican in In
diana to work with will to redeem this
promise" Cries of I'VE will. We will"
and hearty cheering greeted Mr. FAIR
banks as he gave way TO Hon.
Smiley N. Chambers. who spoke q
few ringing sentences, full of kind
ness towards those who had opposed the
President Just as he finished the
engine bell rang aud the crowd
scrambled TO the train with
parting cheer. As they entered the out
skirts of the city there was continuous
cheering from people at the doors and WIN
dows of their homes and at she street cor
ners. which ended IN the great inspiring