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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Both observed Flag Day.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. Oct. S1.-Flag day
was made a holiday in Evansville. and
there was general decorating throughout
re city Both political parties had big pa
rades. The Republicans marched in the
afternoon and the Democrats at right. The
two were about the same in size but the
PopocratS drew on all neighboring towns,
including q number of southern Illinois.
J. r. Sovereign. Grand Master OF the
knights of Labor. was advertised In order
to draw out the labor strength. He did not
show
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
THREE PEOPLE HURT.
Two Were Accidents and One Wa. n
Brayyi.

Three persons who were injured I'm the
parade last night were cared for by the
City Dispensary physicians. Charles
STICKY, twelve years old. living At 20
Quincy street. had his hands badly burned
and was slightly burned i'm the face sHe
said that a colored man carrying a stick
OF red fire burned him and then set his
clothing on fire. He said this occurred in
front OF the postoffice
Joseph Flowers. thirty-five years old OF
80 Garden street. fell from one Of the floats
and was badly injured. Both bones of the
left forearm were broken, and the phvsi-
clans believe he sustained a spinal concus-
Hospital and he was removed TO his home
I'm the ambulance.
Philip Smith, OF Home avenue. was drunk
and was brought 10 the Dispensary with a
cut across the forehead and under the right
eye He had struck at a negro. but the
negros companion turned or Smith and
felled him with a stick The affair oc-
CURED on Monument place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
watson Unable to Speak.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Speci3l 10 the Indianapolis Journal
RUSHVILLE. Ind, Oct. 31.-The Repub-
licans of Rush county came to Rushville in
great numbers to-day TO take part in the
final rally of the campaign. The street pa
rade in the morning was participated In by
delegations from the country with every
conceivable vehicle that genius could in
vent. The managers were surprised TO find
such throngs of people on the streets. The
crowd is estimated as larger than that
which greeted w. ]. Bryan last week. and
far more enthusiastic. Congressman Jas.
T.. Watson was billed 10 speak in the opera
house at 2 D. m, and long before that hour
the building was packed. Mr.. Watson.
worn from excessive campaign speaking.
was physically unable to speak. Rev. W.
w. Currie. of Washington. ID. c., and Hon.
E. T. Hendee of Anderson, divided the
time with the audience In the opera house,
while Hon. b. r. Ravens, of Terre Haute.
spoke to an overflow meeting in the court
room. This is Mr.. Havens's native county.
Like Cochran. Sickles and other patriots
who believe that national credit. individual
honor and the glory of the American flag
is at stake. he left Bryan and supports
Mckinley.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
SCENES IN THE STREET.
Beautiful Fire on the TOP of the Ma
jestic-The Courthouse Tower.

The people along the line OF march were
patriotic and showed 1t in manner that
was convincing. There was scarcely n
building along the line OF the Republican
parade that was not brilliantly lighted and
from which fireworks were not displayed.
The contrary was true along the line of the
Popocratic parade. for not a single build
ing except the Grand Hotel showed the APP
probation of the honor
The When Bui ding was beautifully decor
ated with great red, white and blue stream
ers. reaching from the top to the electric
light supports in front. The balcony was
covered with incandescent lights and was
filled with people. On the balcony was
cannon with a loud, deep voice that added
fits full strength to the noise that be-
ing made. Fireworks were also literally
used.
From the time the parade started until it
ended the ingalls, Block tenants kept IN
continuous fire from Roman candles. and
on the TOP was sterd where red fire was
burned. This building was also brilliantly
lighted.
The Majestic was the most beautiful for
night scene of any Of the downtown build
ings. On top the entire railing around the
n
There was no cessation of the display until
the last of the parade had passed This
building makes beautiful showing when
lighted at night and last night * was ad-
mired by many hundred people who never
sav ~ in that condition before
The new stevenson Building was pre-
crnnted by the small boy and venturesome
men as a place of vantage to see the pa
rade Early I'm the evening they climbed
over the fence that protects il from in
truders and picked their way TO the steel
strinpers that form the shell OF the build
ing and there they sat during the entire
time Many people expected TO see some
of them tumble from their lofty perch and
be killed during the excitement. but no
such accident hlppened.
Many people wondered what the great
ball >of green fire that appeared TO hang
over the city could be. IL was the court
house tower. The man on watch and some
Of his friends viewed the parade from II
and showed their enthusiasm by burning
green fire all the time the parade was pass
ing From the street below IL appeared to
be ball Of fire in the heavens
The Indiana Trust Building and the Lom-
bard Block were others that received the
wistful looks Of many who stood I'm the
streets below wishing for a pace where
they could the parade and not suffer
the torture of standing for over two hours
while IL passed. The windows OF both
buildings We're lined with people. who had
comfortable seats and looked with pity on
those who had 10 stand
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
"Old Glory" Torn Down.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, Oct. 31.-Political out
RACES continue regularly in this county.
Last night fine fourteen-foot flag floating
from Mckinley pole two miles south of
town was taken Gown by unknown persons
and torn into shreds. The fragments were
tied into knots and basely befouled. Heel
marks are visible on the emblem. showing
that il had been stamped II. r. McLaugh-
lin, on whose farm the pole is, brought
the defiled and bedraggled remnants OF the
stars and stripes to town this morning and
they are now on exhibition at Republican
headquarters. Thursday evening a troop
of horsemen. returning from a Populist
rally. filled their pockets with rocks and
threw them at every window along the
road that contained a Mckinley picture. A
four-pound stone was thrown into the resi-
dence of Mrs. Nancy Wilson, an aged
widow living alone with an invalid daugh-
ter The window and picture were demol-
ished and the missile just grazed the head
of the old lady. Mrs. Wilson is seventy
two years old. the mother of County Com
missioner John Wilson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Indiana Campaign Notes.

Mrs H. II. Edwards made the closing Re
publican speech of the campaign at Bed
ford.
Honest-money Democrats to the number
of 100 in Howard county will vote for Nc
Kinley-
Friday afternoon Hon. Charles w. Fair
hanks and Hon. John O. Winship, of Cleve-
land closed the campaign at Richmond.
The Republican campaign closed in WASH
ington county Friday with a grand rally,
attended by 5000 at Salem Hon. John 8.
Duncan was the speaker.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Students Flags Torn Down.
cial 10 the IndianaDolis Journal.

IoIlS
FRANKLIN. Ind, Oct 3l.-The Demo-
Gratis disgraced flag day here with an at
tack on the national flag. Flags which
students had hung out at the college in
honor of flag day were pulled down by a
crowd OF silverite roWGies, torn into pieces
and the Shreds Haunted by the perpetrators
OF the act. The outrage was an evidence of
the same desperation and spirit of anarchy
which caused the disgraceful breaking up
OF Evans WOollen'S meeting at Ednburg,
WatSons at Bengal and OF other like acts
In this section recently. The contest is de-
veloping into a struggle not alone between
sound money and free silver. but between
peace aud riot as well.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Orange County. FINAL whoop.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PAOLI, Ind, Oct. 8.-The campaign In
Orange county closed to-day with
monster demonstration at Paoli, with the
largest crowd ever assembled in the coun-
tv. General Bussey Of Washington, Hon.
John Marshall of Louisville and Hon.
Charles p. Lincoln of Washington, were the
orators Twenty-Five big wagons, eight
bands and many glee clubs were in the
narade. which was more than an hour pass
ing One float was drawn by ia horses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Great Rally at ScOftsburg

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
SCOTTSBURG, Ind. Oct. S1.-To-day the
Republicans of Scott county have outdone
anything they ever attempted heretofore
in the way of rally. At 10 O'clock the
Scottsburg people formed in line with over
100 on horseback. followed by numerous
wagons and floats. Delegations were pres
ent from Hardscrabble. Vienna. Findley,
Little Fork Austin. New Harmony. Croth-
ersville. Holman, Goshen and Lexington.
The parade was nearly three miles long.
The crowd was estimated at between 5000
and 1000. Judge Ballard of Anderson,
spoke to the people. but the greater part
spent the day in rallying.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Note. of the Parade.

The good humor of the crowds along the
line OF march even caused one pessmist 10
admit: "Mebbe the country won't go TO hell
after all.
The federal building was bedecked with
flags last night Most OF the employees in
il will vote for sound money. but Postmas-
ter Sahm is still for free silver.
The Marion Club had one OF the best
turnouts Of the night The club made a
good showing with its duck trousers that
have seen so much escort duty. The pretty
this club.
According to the method OF Al Moore. OF
the city engineers Office. who has gained
fame as the official Bryan comDuter OF
crowds, there were 9.35s.<S5 men in the Re
publican parade last nigat Mr. Moore es-
timated the Bryan day crowd az 100. 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
The Last at Hope.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HOPE, Ind, Oct. 3l.-The largest and
most enthusiastic Republican rally of the
campaign was held here to-day. A parade
almost two miles long. representing many
novel features was held in the morning.
Delegations from all parts of the county
and surrounding counties were present.
The crowd was estimated at twelve thou
sand. Judge Howe of Indianapolis, Thomas
F. Davidson, of Greensburg. and Hon.
Charles F. Remy, of Columbus, addressed
the crowds this afternoon and tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Family of Twenty-six Voters.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, oct. 3l.-In Green
castle lives Mr.. James y. NJ. O'dair, aged
ninety-two He cast his first vote for
Henry Clay for President and las voted
for every Republican nominee since the
party came into existence. and Will vote
for Mckinley Mr. O'IIair has seven sons.
two sons-in-iaw. fourtes an grandsons. three
grandsons -in-law making total OF twen-
ty-six who will vote for Mckinley, all OF
whom, with but one exception, VIII vote
i'm Putnam county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Last Shout mt MartinsviIle.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARTlNSVILLE, Ind, Oct 31.-Never in
the history of Morgan county did the Re-
publicans do themselves so proud as they
have done to-day People began fiocking
into the city early and by the time the
parade of more than a mile in length began
there were 10000 people on the public
square The demonstration was one that
larger than this. General Pitkin. Of
louisiana, addressed the largest meeting
oy Iar In the courthouse yard this after
noon. This was the final rally for the Re-
publicans and evidences the fact that Nor
gan county will still be in line
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Beveridge Closed at Madison.


MADISON. Ind, Oct. 31.-In the history
of Madison and jefferson county no politi-
cal demonstration has ever taken place
that was as large in numbers and enthu-
siasm as to-day's. The county turned out
en- masse. There were 1873 vehicles and
LOO horsemen in line. and many of the
wagons were very large one being drawn
Dy eighteen horses and another by four
teen. Perhaps the vehicles averaged
to say $1,000 to 10000 people were here
There We're flags and banners and patri-
0Ilc Republican emblems on every hand
This afternoon Hon. A. j. Beverage and
Rev Charles Lee spoke at Beech Grove
Park Tonight Judge Peckinpaugh and
Hon. NJ. X. Sulzer spoke at the courthouse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Hepry's Election Sure

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON. Ind, Oct. 3l.-Congressman
c. L. Henry. elected in the old Seventh
over Bynum. and Hon, ]. r. Brunt. both
Of this city, closed their congress ional CAM
paign here to-day, Mr.. Brunt having the
day and Mr.. Henry the night
Both had very creditable meetings
but as effort to meet the display OF
the Republicans yesterday, Mr.. Brunts
meeting fell far short of what the public
expected. Both candidates claim the dis
trict. Henry expects to be elected by
majority of from 1900 to 5000, while Brunt
claims AGO. The real issue in the Eighth
district has been the tariff.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Farmers and Miners in Parade.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, Oct. S1.-The Republican
campaign was closed here to-day with
monster demonstration. The parade was
over five miles long and contained several
thousand voters besides women and chill
dren. The crowd in the city was estma ted
at 10000 Colonel r. W. Thompson, w. r.
Mckeen and other speakers were present
and delivered addresses. The demonstra-
ton was far greater than anticipa ted. The
parade was reproduced this evening. The
Republicans are confident of success. not
outstanding the county has heretofore
produced large Democratic majority. The
declarations frequently made by the Dem
ocrats that a majority of the farmers and
miners OF the county were in favor OF free
silver was disDrOved to-day by the large
delegations of both farmers and miners
that participated in the parade.
On account of sickness Colonel Thomp-
son was unable TO be present. However
Judge a. o. Marsh of Winchester, Smiley
N. Chambers, j. r. Wilson and others
spoke.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
PICKPoCKETs IN THE CROWD.
j.. r. Reese Loses n Diamond and An
other Man N Which

Ernst f. Reese. dentist, lost a diamond
pin. valued at Se5. while watching the pa
rade last night at the corner OF Meridian
and Washington streets. He was wedged
in a crowd and the pin was taken from
his tie. \ man by the name OF Horton lost
q watch at the hands OF pickpockets near
the same corner. He usually carries a valu-
able gold watch. but yesterday he left IL
10 be repaired, and was carrying a cheap
nickel timepiece last night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
More Republicans SIandered.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
CRAwFORDSvILLE. Ind. Oct. ST.
There is considerable excitement in Wal
nut township over a suit for $500. brought
by David McCloud against John c. Routh
and Glenn Miller. McCloud alleges that
ne was induced TO move from one precinct
to another in order that he lose his vote.
McCloud is an eX-convict. and the entire
affair is pronounced TO be a political sem
sation. as the defendants are honest,
STRAIGHTFORWARD men. The Democrats
posted the city to-day with large bills
offering 500 reward for the arrest OF every
man who violates the election laws which
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAPORTE, Ind, Oct G.-Hon. w. II.
Bynum spoke here to-day. closing the
sound-money campaign in this city. The
parade with it's delegations from ali sur
rounding towns was a monster demonstra-
ton 1t is estimated that 10000 men were
in the parade. which required an hour and
thirty minutes to pass.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Fairbanks Expects Victory

crecial to the indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Oct. Billion. Charles
W. Fairbanks spoke to an audience that
packed the Grand Opera House this after
noon The speaking was not advertised as
a rally, but the largest delegation of farm
ers that ever paraded the streets came in
with decorated wagons. Mr. FAIRBANKS
spoke for two hours and his speech was one
of argument. He handled Bryan without
gloves and predicted a grand victory for
Mckinley next Tuesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
MOUNTS LAST RALLY.
Great Crowd Greeted the Candidate
ut SheIbyville.

Special 20 the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYViLLE. Ind, Oct. 5.-The big
gest political rally OF the campaign was
held here to-day in all-day meeting by
the Republicans. From early morning the
crowds poured in. until the streets were
TANNED In the morning there was 4
parade of farmers about four miles long,
composed of delegations OF horsemen, wag-
ons and other features, which required
II ore than al hour TO pass a given point.
One feature was a Mexican wagon outfit
from Marion township Every part of the
county was represented by Dig wagon
load of girls singing and waving flags. An
other feature was a crowd carrying free
soup''-one man at work. with sixteen
waiting. In the afternoon Hon. James a.
Mount and Hon. Lew Wallace addressed
1900 people in the courthouse yard. The
crowd was one OF the most enthusiastic
OF any campaign. and cheered at every
mention OF the name OF Mckinley or Har-
rison. AT night Hon. E e Hendee. OF An
derson spoke 10 200 in the wigwam, and
the Mckinley clubs OF the city made their
last parade with six hundred men in line
carrying torches. The days meeting was
grand success and a fitting close to the
CanpaiCn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Quaker. for Mckinley.

To the Editor OF the Indianapolis Journal:
repors having gone abroad that the So
ciety OF Friends would support Bryan, a
poll OF Eighth and Fifteenth-street meet
ings. in Richmond. and of Knightstown and
Spiceland meetings, has been taken. These
are representative meetings.. and the poll
ssnews 4oI votes Tor Mckinley and eighteen
for Bryan. or a fraction less than ! per
cent II seems that the Chicago platform
does not hArmonfxe with the principles OF
the Quakers ]. y. PARKER !.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01

were here bu thousands in delegations with
pouring OF the people. Judge e r.. Austin,
OF Toledo. and Col Charles T. Lincoln
Deputy Commissioner OF Pensions under
Harrison and Judge Mark Z. Foraker, OF
New Castle. were the orators There were
5000 I'm town. Col. Lincoln's speech was
especially appreciated by the ex-Union SOL
diers- The day closed by presentation OF
flags to the largest delegation by c. w.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Factory Men in Line.

SprCfaI TO the Inuldne poiIs JournaI
MUNCIE. Ind. Oct. U.-Muncie Repub-
licans closed their campaign tonight in a
manner that very much resembled a rati-
fication. Ii was a labor demonstration
under the auspices of the sound-money fac
tory employees and fully three thousand
were In the parade. At the head of each
delegation were floats and banners. A
traction engine. led the Midland steel work
ers A hundred railroad men, 80 per cent
of those in Muncie. were marching and the
parade contained 50 per cent. OF the fac
tory men of Muncie. TX was pronounced
the greatest display ever made by factory
people here
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Beveridge mt New Albany.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Oct. H.-The clos
ing rally of the campaign was held tonight
at the opera house, the speaker being Al
bert j. Beveridge. of Indianapolis. The
building was crowded and the assemblage
was the largest that has been gathered 10
q political meeting this fall. Mr.. Beveridge
made an address that aroused the greatest
enthusiasm. He had spoken in this city be-
fore and is a great favorite with the voters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Many Farmer. I'm Town.

Yesterday afternoon more people from
the country were seen on the streets than
at any time for many months. The livery
stables in the neighborhood Of the market
were busy caring for the teams that were
left there. while many people left their
teams at stables in the suburbs and came
into town on the street cars Several large
parties accompanied by drum corps reached
the livery stables in the afternoon pre-
pefatory 70 being In the parade last night.
Many OF the farmers came on horseback
- - - - amounted IN ~ poradA Il va
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
wind-Up in Henry County.
ciaI TO the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Ind, Oct. 31.-The grand
roundup of the campaign in this city was
a great mass meeting in the opera house
tonight The immense auditorium was
packed and hundreds were unable to get
inside a long parade was made early In
the evening, winding up al the opera house,
EOrkner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01

The Addicks people In the Bay State Gas
Company have ell resigned and the stand
ard Oil interests. headed by William Rock
efeller, ]. ID. Moore and H. H. Rogers,
will controa the future policy Of the COM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01
Union County Turns Ont.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
LIBERTY. Ind. Oct. a.-By far the
largest demonstration of the campaign oc-
CURED here this afternoon and Rerut.. >sps
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Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal
LEBANON, Ind, Oct. 31.-The final
grand rallies OF both parties have been
hsld- Yesterday was Popocratic day and
. crowd estimated ar fifteen thousand was
IN attendance To-day was flag day and
- sound-money forces. TO the number OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-01

also noticeable that very few wagons or
horses came in that were not decorated
with fiaRs
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-01

With the free use the Enslen people
have made of the public press they
would certainly have put forth some rea-
sons why democrats should bolt the regu-
lar democratic nominees and vote for a
Mckinley republican had such reasons
existed. The fact that no argument to
that effect has been put forth is conclu-
slve that none exists and the busy BUSH
ness man who has not had time to figure
the thing out for himself can consider
this fact and safely content himself to so
to the polls and vote for the party nomi-
nee feeling sure that If any reasons fer
his not doing so existed they would have
long ago been called to his attention. Go
and vote for the democracys candidates.