The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-03


the Same Time.
Indianapolis. Sept. 2-Tomlinson hael.
In which the National Democratic con-
yention is being held, Is situated at
Market and Delaware streets in the
center Of the city. within easy reach
Of all the hotels. The hall takes its
name from Mr.. Tomlinson, wealthy cit
izen Of Indianapolis, who contributed
most OF the funds with which 1t was
constructed. the remainder of the ex-
pense being furnished by the city gov
eminent. IL is capable OF Eeaing
comfortably about 1900 people and is
admirably adapted for the purpose of
a large public meeting. 1t was erect
for large demonstrations ever since
The Comercial club OF Indianapolis and
the board OF trade Of this city have
placed the hall at the disposal OF the
national committee. The interior and
exterior OF the building are Handsomely
draped with bunting in the national col
ors. tntenpersed with the stars and
stripes and other patriotic and appro-
pirate devices The rear OF the stage Is
ornamented with ife-sized portraits OF
jefferson, Jackson and Joseph Mac
Donald on the one side and Cleveland,
Tiden and Hendricks on tn other. In
the center and over the head OF the
chairman Is q large eagle with shield
and maya The rear Of the stage is
curtained of with red. white and blue
hA vf-A ,>rs
stage. bunting is arranged to represent
a sunburst, with curtains made OF
immense national banners. Fan-shaped
curtains made Of the same material
extend from the right to the left Of the
stage overhead. The stage itself Is rails
ed some four feet above the general cev-
81 Of the floor, so as to give the officers
and distinguished citizens and guests
who occupy the floor with them a con-
spicuous position for observation. The
front OF the stage Is handsomely erna-
mented with palms. ferns and smilax
A conspfcuos feature Of all these dec
orations is the gliding Of all the picture
frames and Shields and slaves which
ornament the hall An immense vase
containing goldenrod. sets at the right
hand Of rhe presiding officer. Gold Is
everywhere on all the ornaments on
which at can be appropriately placed.
On the walls On the upper and lower
galleries are golden wreaths, within
winch are the names Of the various
states OF the union ornamented with a
shield and flass making a very hand
some appearance. The yelling is trim
med with red, white and blue bunting
canopy shape.
The accommodations for the press
are ample and far better arranged for
The convenience OF the newspaper, men
han at any OF the three preceding con
Ventions> The area in front OF the
,hairman's Platform Is so arranged as
20 permit each newspaper correspond |
mt to see and hear what is going ON.
With ample facilities for transmitting
his bulletins by wire. The telegra oh |
companies have carried a Cargo number |
IT wires into the building and have |
furnished operators sufficient to han
lie al the matter which may be furnish
d Tor the newspapers Of the country /
md also for private messages and |
uch bulletins as are necessary from |
ime TO time TO keep the people post
d OF the progress Of the convention
'aken all in all, the decorations facIL-
ties and arrangements are more COM
'lete and perfect in their details than
ave heretofore been provided by any
onmittee of arrangements OF any OF
ne national conventions preceding this
ne.
WATTERSON THINKS HIMSELF
SAFE.
London, Sept "A letter has been
ecedved here from Mr.. Henry Wat
erson Of the Louisville Courier-Jour-
al, addressed to a friend VINO wrote
i'm CAST week and asked him for his
Jews upon the political situation In the
'nted States. Mr.. Waterson said that
e could not add anything to the state
rents he had already made on the sub
sct and concluded with the remark:
AS for myself. am Nar enough AWAY
} be in no danger Of being struck by
,e Indiana lightning"
Hoods Sarsaparilla rests the brain.
gives nerve strength and body health.
TWO PLANKs KNOCKED OUT
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