The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-03-28

vertiable Valley Forge Small groups Of
men could be seen shivering in every
limb trying to obtain shelter from the
freezing blast which came from the
west. Two-thirds Of the men who
started with the army had taken lodging
in the city prison, but at an early hour
they began to gather at the grounds to
get their rations. Some difficulty was
experienced IN getting men who used
cooking utensils to advantage, but
finally at the east side of the tent gaso-
line stoves were set up. and the morning
meal commenced. The donation. which
consisted of one dozen boiled hams, 200
loaves of bread. five bushels of potatoes,
baked beans and an abundance Of other
eatables We're soon utilized and every
body was thoroughly satisfied as far as
his stomach was concerned. Fortunate
ly the abundance Of supplies prevented
the tramps from getting into any alter
cations over how the stuff should be
divided and for the first night out every
thing passed off harmoniously and the
prospects seem f1attering TO the men,
Notwithstanding the cold weather. Many
of the men were heard to grumble about
Mr.. CoXey taking lodgings at the best
hotel in the city and were Of the opinion
that he should take dose OF his own
medicine Several were interviewed at
the city prison last evening as to what
they intended to do in case provisions
were not furnished en- route, and each
and every one of them said they would
make a raid upon the fern houses. Al
the grounds this morning the most
noticeable thing was the absence of any
body to command the much-shattered
forces. Carl Brown, the chief marshal
did not arrive upon the scene until 1920
O'Clock. he also having taken room in
one of the prominent hotels. Once upon
the grounds his orders to the men were
after the style of a circus man. but the
eli fr,
side the old perforated circus tent the
scene was a curious one to behold.
Horses and men, who had bunked to-
gether during the night, were huddled
in small groups endeavoring to keep
warm while waiting for the temporary
cooks 10 prepare breakfast. No tables
had been prepared for the men to eat
upon and there was a limited supply Of
knives, forks and plates, consequently
the commissary with aides handed out
the ham sandwiches which constituted
the bill of fare for breakfast.
At 1880 preparations were made to get
dinner and strike camp. so as to be on
the road a II o'clock. 1t is probable
that the only trouble which would be
experienced would be from the tramps
who will not work and want all they
can eat. Those who slept under the
dilapitated tent We're asked how they
passed the night, and they said that
with utilizing the horse blankets and
straw they were able TO sleep fairly well.
At Stark Siding, one mile east of this
city, a favorable rendezvous for tramps,
a squad numbering about fifty Joined the
army this morning. Mr.. COxey, who it
is claimed is financially embarrassed,
and has been given until March 2S to
settle an indebtedness of $4,000 seemed
to be much worried over the affair,
which practically verifies the rumOr
a number of populists Of this city have
issued a circular to the citizens of the
United States asking them 10 contribute
to the relief of Mr.. Coxey and help him
to lift the mortgage which was incurred
through the purchase Of the famous
horse Acolyte. for which he agreed to
pay $4,000. Contributions made this
morning only amounted to $3.50, and the
prospects are not flattering in this To-
calfty for CoXey's relief The common
veal was on the march shortly after
noon, fully 200 strong, and expect to ar
rive In Louisville their next stop, at 4
o'clock