The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-16
INDIANAPOLIS AND CHICAGO.
A breezy Letter from Mary ana Jim.

CHICAGO, III. September, ~, 1898.
DEAR ADVOCATE We reached Chicago
| Just in time to take part in the exercises o
MARYLAND Day, and shake hands with Gov
ernor Brown. We intended writing from
Indianapolis but could not find time during
eucampment week, on account OF the nulner
ons receptions, professions and other attrac
tions which We had to crowd into the short
space Of a week.
The rest of the party, who started from
Westminster on September End, have nc
doubt returned by this time, as they went di-
rect to Chicago, stopping only long enough
to see the Monument, State House. million
dollar Court House and pay their respects to
the statue of Hendricks in the circle, which
! as they were nearly all good Democrats. they
did in the most approved manner. | think
Frank carried his hat over his left shoulder,
and George looked for the cost mark, but
then we can't swear to that. Nothing event
iul occurred on the road, excepting that one
nf the ladies left her baggage in Baltimore
aud had TO telegraph back for it, and in the
meantime 20 TO the swell reception III her
travelling dress, and another came near get
ting into the wrong berth on the sleeper.
Most of the time was occupied in eating the
good lunches which some of the ladies had
prepared
Well, to use an old expression, "Indianap-
oils did herself proud Every house, every
liItle fruit or vegetable stand, far out to the
edge of the city, was decorated or at least
displayed al American flag. The soldiers,
monument costing 100000 WAS the centre
of attraction and is certainly a beautiful me-
mortal 10 the soldiers of Indiana, and Judging
from the number still left who took part in
the parade, Indiana certainly did her part in
preserving the union. AT night it was lighted
with electric lights. On the front of the
shaft was large American flag in colors,
which appeared to be waving all the time.
A wreath of laurel, large anchor and United
States shield on the other three sides made a
beautiful display. Strings Of colored lights
smere suspended from the top Of the shaft to
tile four entrances of the circle built on the
spot where the governors mansion used 10
stand There were revolving lights between
and on each side of the entrances, also can
mons outlined with electric lights. Strong
search lights constantly played over the top
of the shaft, bringing into relief the beautiful
figure of Indiana, which an old soldier re-
marked wouldn't flirt with anybody. One
of the first persons we met was Perry War
field. Perry looks quite fine in his suit OF
livery, driving one OF the handsomest teams
in Indianapolis. On Saturday we visited the
new Park, Fairview, and from there went
to Crown Hill cemetery, one of the most
beautiful in the country. Amongst tine many
graves there, none received more attention
than those OF the old war Governor Morton.
Vice President Hendricks, Gen. Candy who
was killed by the Modocs, and that of the
beloved wife of ex President Harrison. The
latter was literally covered with flowers,
badges and cards bearing tender and loving
messages left there by the many visitors to
Indianapolis. We had arranged quite a
pleasant little party to visit Chicago together,
but one Of our ladies slipped on one of those
diabolical banana skins and sprained her
foot, and that put air end to her visit tor the
present. The business houses of Indianapo-
lis were prolusely decorated, and the most at.
tractive sign seemed to be Cool G. A. r.
Beer" but the display of Natural Gas came
in for IT.; full share of attention. The shafts
were sixty feet high, with four arms emitting
flames twenty feet high. That, taken in add
ton to the natural gas of the old soldiers,
made indianapolis about the easiest city in
the Union last week. One of the notable
buildings is the ''Propyleuu,' owned by the
Woman's Club, and where a number OF re-
ceplions were held. We met lady on the
street who inquired of us the way to the
"Protoplasm. Please don't tell it, but she
wis d Ahdi ldHu Mpuul- ON llle hdN VI tue
parade the name most often heard was that
of "Hoke Smith" The vets hung him
on sour apple tree, wanted to scalp him,
and threatened him with all sorts of ven
geance, but their smiling faces, and good
humored jokes did not look very dangerous.
The war pageant and fire works on Thursday
night were beautiful and the floats were ad
mirably arranged and well lighted. One OF
them, however, entitled ''Memori4l Day
WAS intended to bring tears, and we were
wicked enough To laugh. 1t represented q
graveyard with widow and orphan weeping
over asoldier's grave. Growing tired of hel
kneeling posture, she took a seat and gazed
smiling around on the assembled multitude
and watched the fire works. while the band
continued to play Nearer Ny God to Thee y
We left indianapolis on Monday morning
for Chicago, Ex-senator Bruce (colored) and
family of Mississippi occupied chairs in the
same car, so you see we travel in style when
We are away from home. We are going now
to help celebrate Maryland Day, and viii
give "Governor Frank an extra hand shake
for you.
We hope by the time it is over some O
these Western people will know why we eel
citrate the 18th of September. We are tired
Of answering the question: and there seem.
to have been something left out of history
that we Marylanders think an event of nc
little account, at least the history that ha,
been taught in this part of it. By tonight
every one will know that if Maryland is little
she can turn out q pretty big and q pretty
good-looking crowd of loyal citizens. Fol
the present good bye. Yours Truly
MARY AND JIMMIE.