New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-21
BATTLE-SHIP INDIANA
PART OF SILVER SERVICE PRESENTED
BY THE CITIZENS OF INDIANA

Tho tea-set, consisting Of tea kettle, stand and
lamp teapot. coffee pot. sugar-bowl cream pitcher
and slop-bowl. weighs more than two hundred
ounces, 30 that the tray and tea service alone
weigh over thiry-four pounds Then there is tho
massive punch bowl with a capacity of four gal
Ions In this piece the general decorations have
been added grape leaves and large lunches OF the
fruit The bowl stands II inches high measures
iS}s inches in extreme width at the top and weighs
about eighteen pounds
Tho remaining pieces consist Of 24-inch meat
dish Intended for a large roast S-inch hsh-dish.
dishes two gravy boats two double vegetable
dishes arranged so that by unlocking the handles
four compotiers. each gilt in the centre. standing
G nch sis nigh two large one ice
drainer; one ice-cream soer. one salad-bowl spoon
longs four hors doeuvre dishes gold lined AND
one water pitcher with capacity of ten pnts.
hundred pounds Of sterling silver salo Se TWO
The silver is fitted into three handsome and sub
bound with brass. and bearing brass plates suitably
inscribed.
POLITICAL OPINIONS OF THE VISITORS.
While the visitors are harmonious. far as the
mission that brings them 10 the city is concerned
many Of them differ widely TO politics. Gov
error Matthews. who, previous to the Chicago Con-
ventton, looked upon a Presidential posi-
bnity, has tackled himself on to the Bryan pro-
cession. and is earnestly engaged in carrying the
free-silver banner wherever he goes. When asked
yesterday about the situation in his State he
Wei you see We came over here onanother mission
Democratic probably by 1000 majority. What
hear from Illinois makes me believe that we are
equally sure Of carrying that State, and have good
news from Ohio. The outlook is bright and think
While the Governor making the assertion
aewt CARRYING the State Colonel Holloway broke in
the ground with you. Indiana will go Republican for
NJ H0 your Mh as og s gave any S @
weeks hard work and resigned. You're whipped"
Colonel HOLLOWAY was an enthusiast Mayor y Tag s.
gar Of Indianapolis, who Is one Of the most popular
at . great rate. but a member OF the party said In
low voice: This isn't for him to hear but should
We have the Australian system and every one can
vote just as he wishes. Many an old line Democrat
quietly to register his vote against Bryan and this
quiet vote will count In the end"
THE MAYORS CONFIDENCE
I'VE are of from 10000 to 10000 ma
jor1fy for Bryan. and the other States classed as
doubtful will do their SHARE said the Mayor How
ever. working hard and sure TO win"
How about the third ticket? VIII the gold Demo-
Gratis be able 10 get their electoral ticket upon the
state ballot" Mr.. Taggart asked
WELL maybe: but there is device as yet by
which they can get on was the reply Il don't
think that IL makes much difference They may
secure place. but they will have to revise their sys
tenn"
ticket was explained by ex-Mayor Denny OF In
alan.pos IA a, recent Gent meeting Of the Board Of
the gold standard Democrats the electoral ticket
was settled. This Board is composed OF Governor
Matthews. another Democrat and Republican The
Republican Is In a minority but the Board is honest.
AT the meeting in question: in deciding upon the size
of the ballot be used. space was allowed for the
column be used by the electors OF the gold standard
Democrats This space must be allotted whenever a
petition is presented signed by 800 persons The name
selected for the party Is the National Democratic
party. IL this name conflicts with any other party
name, the Board can reject H. but name
be selected The name OF the party may be changed.
but the electoral ticket Will receive recognition Mat
ters have been sfted down TO certainty now. A
month ago y was chaos To-day II Is assured that
Knley that has ever been poled In the State. The
Their State chairman Mr. Holt. in sheer disgust and
disappointment. resigned his office Thousands OF
old line Democrats are quietly retiring from active
participation In the struggle and will cast silent
ballot for Mckinley What third ticket will ac-
strength from Bryan and so In a way help Mckinley"