The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-20
After Hearing the Indianapolis Gles Club. De-
psrtment Commanders Admitted Indiana
Had "Cinch" on the Next Encampment
Grand Army Place Dedicated with Ap-
propriate Exercises Yesterday.
Addresses by Commander Chief Palmer
and Vice. President Morton, the Latter in
Behalf of the observation-disclosures.
INDIANAPOLIS WILL BE CHOSEN.
The Glee Club Assists In Settling the Nee
ing-Place Of tho Next Encampment


ing-Place Of tho Next Encampment
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Sept 19.-There is no doubt now
that Indianapolis has captured the G.. A. r en-
campment OF next year. Chicago to-day reitar-
ated her statement made privately to the In
dianapols Commercial Club some months ago,
thar she did not want tho encampment and
would favor Indianapolis. Lincoln has flung out
her banner ana is a candidate, but she is ap-
parently but passive aspirant. 1t is conceded
now by Nebraskans here. even by citizens OF
Lincoln, that indianapolis will get the encamp-
ment and by acclamation. Pennsylvania, which
always acts as unit, to-day an
nounced in favor OF the HoOsier
capital. New York, which also acts as
unit in matters Of this character, says she be-
heves indianapolis should have It. These
are the greatest cards. after Chicago, which In
dianapolis could get. Ohio and Michigan are
working for the Hoosier capital, and are conf
dent she will get the prize
1t was a wise step when the Commercial Club
sent the famous Indianapolis Glee Club, COM
posed of John G. Blake. Lon NJ. Nicely, NJ. d.
Butler, 8. G. Woodward. W. 9. r. Harrington and
VIII c. David. to Washington to sing the praises
Of their city for the encampment Their songs
have done more to-day toward capturing the
prize than anything else. The club, headed by
Governor Chase. started out this morning, and
departments, and TO the visitors at the White
House, went down to the White Lot and
about the Washington monument, which 10
general headquarters, and set the scores
OF thousands OF veterans almost wild with
their songs. Many of the refrains were
the streets tonight. The songs put every one In
good bumor. IL was the only vocal music In .
perfect din of band CHATTER.
DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS ALL RIGHT.
At the conclusion OF the business meeting Of
the department commanders at the Ebbitt
House, this afternoon, the glee club still headed
by the Governor, entered the parlors and enter
tanned the commanders for half an hour. The
songs made votes for the Hoosier capital.
The department. commanders are powerful fac
tors in these contests Commander Cheadle said
songs by the glee club, that Indiana was sure TO
get the encampment. This expression or opin-
ion was duplicated by Governor Chase, Mar
shall Ransdell. Col. W. r. Holloway and others
in position to give valuable predictions. This
evening the cleo club sorenaded the Journal
bureau and set the habitues of Newspaper row
The song of 'Invitation to indianapolis" writ
ten by w. De NJ. Hooper. 10 better In its effect
nres. The washington edition u OF the Journal
has, however, had powerful effect IL was dis
tributed broadcast to-day and gave the exact In
Indianapolis in her contest for the encamp-
meut, has had not only the eympathy OF the
veterans on account OF her generous gift OF gal.
liant troops in 1861 and unequaled soldiers
monument, but because she lies so near Chicago,
and those who attend the encampment can,
without material additional cost, see the worlds
fair.
itwas o'clock this morning when the Com
mercial Club committee arrived In Washington.
Between and D o'clock a meeting of the COM
mittee was held to hear reports OF progress from
Secretary Fortune. Allan Hendricks and others.
who have been some days on the ground The
rfa w Ia mi mad
that the committee should visit tho various posts
In body aud. accompanied by the Glee Club
intcrnissiOns till tonight, when the committee
reported three-fourths of the posts pledged to
Indianapolis. There will be no meeting Of com
mittee, barring unforeseen adverse developments.
till Wednesday evening. before which time II is
confidently expected that they shall have won
the battle.
AS 1T LOOKS TO OTHERS.
This evenings Star says There IL no doubt
that Indianapolis is at this time far In the lead
for the encampment prize, and the citizens Of that
enterprisng town are becoming moro confident
every hour. They, say that the Hoosier metrop-
most any city In the land. There Is such a de-
of zeal in their canvass that they cannot fail
large list of hotels and railroads is shown to
clinch the argument"
There has been little of unusual moment
spent their time wandering over the city seeing
the sights Quite all of them saw the interior Of
the White House, under the personal direction Of
chief usher, j. B. Turner. of Muncie. Hundreds
Of them were shown through the treasury vaults
by Treasurer Nebeker. who has had erected In
front Of his Office an arnpitheatcr 10 accommodate
his Indiana friends who want TO see the
parade tomorrow. Third Auditor Hart.
Marshal Ransdell, John Leonard and
other Hoosiers OF Washington have been
husy showing their home visitors about The
Muncie visitors came In with flourish of
trumpets, and as usual, took their chances to q
good advantage to advertise Magic Mnncie."
which were the words painted in immense letters
upon huge canvas, strung along their private
car Williams Post, No. 7e. OF Muncie, is out In
pretty full force.
There 10 general congratuation tonight
among the visitors over the news from Loon
Lake that President Harrison will be here Mt
noon on Wednesday. There are also thanks
givings for the improved condition OF Mrs. Har-
rison and the the prospects OF her recovery.