The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-07

Of two or three officers the road was
cleared back from the platform. Then the
GATE and set up an immense shout. From
the street north of the station the police
had rope stretched back to the curb and
the street was kept clear of the surgns
throng. just for a minute or two there
was some confusion of people pressing for
train shed. but detectives and police officers
quickly got them under control, although
It was with great difficulty eager men. anx-
lous to press their idol = hand were held
in check.
There was several minutes delay in the
start of the party to the Grand Hotel.
Myron King. the Governors private secre-
tary. stood at the step with a small stool
to shorten the distance of the step TO the
ground, ready to assist the distinguished
guest as he alighted.
The chief ceremony st the station was
the introduction of the candidate to Myron
King. chairman of the reception commit
tee. which was accomplished by. Governor
Matthews. Mr.. Bryan appreciated the
honor, but did not seem bit abashed.
Mayor Taggart oficated master of
the ceremonies. In a few minutes an open
carriage, drawn by six black horses, drove
into Meridian street and turned toward the
train. headed south. Other carriages
would cause a good deal of confusion for
the other members of the party to walk
across the open space to their carriages
and directed that all of them drive on
across the tracks and return in proper
position for the parade. Some two or three
sible 10 keep back the surging crowd and
several men fought forward to the plat
form TO reach the candidates hand. With
smile Mr. Bryan signaled that his arm
was soree after reaching down to take one
or two hands; and then no firmly declined
to shake hands with others.
After time the carriages returned and
Governor Matthews aighted and then
turned to assist Mr.. Bryan. They hurried
across to the carria &c. in which they were
seated with Mayor Caggart and Mr.. Tom
Hnson, of Alabama.
no ffrcf of fIn ,rri,e n
by Mr.. Bryan Governor Matthews, MIR.
Tomlinson and Mayor Taggart. In the next
smith John Overmeyer and Adam Helm
berger. Two more carriages followed con-
tanning the newspaper men. The carriages
moved between a double file of men formed
tor the parade and when they reached the
head of the procession there was a brief
delay while the street cleared.
THE PARADE STARTS.
Up Meridian street from the Union Sta
ton were stationed the citizens reception
committee. the Gray Club, the Cleveland
Club. so-called Republican free-slver
club. the Bryan Travelling Mems" Club
and few other organizations When the
Bryan party was ready to start the signal
was given, a band struck up d march, the
various organizations lefl into lines and
the parade began The Cleveland Club.
lined up by twos either side of the
street. formed an open passageway for the
".
marching along with the candidate The
other members of Mr.. Bryan's party and
me committee that escorted him from
LOUISVILLE also rode in carriages
The carriage in which Mr.. Bryan rode was
decorated with flags and, with the top
thrown back. he was plainly visible to the
curious throngs that stood along the side
walk or hung from the windows and house.
tops to see him pass. William Jennings
Autographs of him are fair likenesses He
looked somewhat tired and tride care
He wore the familiar turn-down white col
tar and black bow tie of his pictures He
wore black overcoat. turned up at the
collar In his hand he held most of the
time brown tourist hat. AS he was un-
covered the fact that he was partially bald
WIS easily seen. as the wind played hide
graces the top of his head
Walking beside Mr.. Bryan's carriage were
and detail of police officers under the com
Lland of Captain Quigley who left the
house Yesterday, for the first time after
possible to judge how enthusiastic or lack
ing in enthusiasm the crowds were along
the line of march, Immediately ahead of
The carriage the reception committee
and brass band, while beside it marched
the Cleveland Club. Those in the parade
the shouts from the crowds on the sidewalk
seemed forced and feeble and We're of not
long continued duration. At times there
was silence This would be broken by wild
cries of "Hurrah for Bryan from the
Cleveland Club and other organizations
answering shouts from the crowds.
At only one place on the line of march
was there anything like a blockade, and
that was at the corner of Washington and
Meridian streets, where long line of street
cars were backed up. But even there it
was not necessary to make stop, and the
the Union Station to Washington street
there was a fringe of people three or four
deep standing along the rope. while back
of them, along the sidewalk poured a
stream of excited men and boys who
seemed to be there to make a noise. The
most impressive sight, from the speakers
carriage, was perhaps glimpse of the cir
Gle as the carriage reached Washington
street. The steps leading up to the monu-
ment were black with people, and Meridian
street from Washington street to the Cir
Gle, was filled.
NONCOMMITAL ON POSTOTFICE
Up Pennsylvania street by the postoffice
and the Denison Hotel the parade passed,
almost like a funeral procession. A real
circus parade has been known to call out
more EXPLANATIONS of surprised delight than
those with which the Boy Orator was greet
ed. Occasionally enthusiasts broke through
the line of the marching clubs and the es-
cort of police officers determined to shake
hands with Mr. Bryan. They were re-
strained by the Mayor, who said that the
presidential candidate was tired and must
refuse to speak to anybody One man,
more persistent than the others, insisted Oh
reaching past the Mayor, but although H.,
even called Mr.. Bryan's name, he received
10 response and fell back considerable
crestfailen. AS the carriage passed th..
postcfhce newspaper man suggested tC
Mr.. Bryan that indianapolis wants a new
federal building and would expect to get /.
when he was elected. Mr. Bryan heard
the suggestion with "A pleasant smile bu.
retained a noncommittal air. Even Cover
nor Matthew's declaration that Indianap-
oils need not fear veto brought no re-
spcnse. Mayor Taggart said TO relieve the
embarrassment, that Indiana has laws
which prevent ante-election promises. "a
burst of music from the band interrupted
further efforts to interview the candidate,
at that juncture.
At another point, while there was luli
in the cheers of the crowd Mr. BRYAN re-
sponded graciously to inquiries as to his
health by saying that it was good.
This man from Nebraska is keen OBJ
server and seems to things in a humor-
Gus light Passing the Palmer and Buck
FER headquarters in the Cyetorama build
ing, be caught sight of three gilt tails and
a sign announcing that the proprietor had
money to loan. j. S
Money TO loan on diamonds. watches
and jewelry, exclaimed MIR. Bryan.
That's a good sign to have next the
Palmer and Buckner headquarters
Before the procession turned into Ohio
street off Pennsylvania there was a good
deal OF disappointment expressed by the
marching clubs that there were not more
people on the sidewalks. Along the
street in front of the When building there
il terest was shown in the neigh borhcod oi
the Denison Hotel, although fifteen or
twenty ladies' some of them with opera
glasses glued to their eyes. seemed anxious