The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-03
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Gardiner at Einore.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ELNORA, Ind, Oct. 1.-The greatest
demonstration and most enthusiastic night
meeting ever held here took place tonight,
fully three thousand people being present.
William r. Gardiner. jr., of Washington,
Ind. ex-secretary United States legation
at Japan. spoke for Two hours to an at
tentive audience. giving a complete history
of the organization and operations of the
Bimetallic League and the condition OF
people in free-silver countries. Several del
egations were in attendance. Odon led the
procession with a band, glee club and Two
hundred men mounted on horses. Thls be-
ing a Democratic stronghold the Republic
ans are highly Ella ted over the rousing
demonstration.
Hurt at = Pole Raising.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SELLERSBURG, Ind, Oct. AT a Nc
Kinley meeting to-day three men were in
jured by the falling of a 150-foot flag pole
that was being raised. In some manner
the pole became unmanageable and fell.
There were others slightly bruised, but
three men were severely, though not
seriously. hurt. G. p. Early spoke to a
large crowd of people. 1t was the most
enthusiastic meeting ever held here: There
was a tOrchlight parade over a mile long.
This was headed by a large traction engine
drawing a wagon from which a supply of
fireworks was displayed. mus Tar tnere
has not been found a single Republican in
this county who will vote for Bryan and
Sewall.
Col. s. u. OyIer SDeaks.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, Oct. 2.-There was a
large gathering at the courthouse tonight
to hear Col. S.. p. Oyler. one of Frank
Inns most distinguished citizens, make a
Republican speech. For many years Col.
Oyler has been prominent in politics and
in every campaign since the war he has
spoken in behalf of Republican principles.
Although he has been in feeble health this
year he considered the political contest of
such vital Importance that he was not
willing the campaign should close without
raising his voice. 1t was a strong
for sound money and the upholding of the
government and won rounds of applause for
the venerable Colonel.
Great Rally at Kepnard
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KENNARD, Ind, Oct. "A crowd of five
thousand people attended the farmers pic
mic and Republican rally at this place to-
day. 1t was a regular oId-fashioned rally
and gaily decorated delegations were pres
ent from Greensboro. Cadiz. Middletown,
knightstown. fredericksburg. New Castle
and Markleville and a long line of parade
was formed. There were five bands. Din
throng was addressed BY BY Hon 81 u, Jonathan saFa 'F p.
Dolliver. of Iowa, and Hon. G. E. TibbIes,
of Chicago. Intense interest was mani
tested and the day was pronounced a grand
success. Mr.. Dolliver spoke to a crowded
house at New Castle tonight.
Republicans Confident.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LOOGOOTEE. Ind. Oct. 2.-Secretary of
State w. D.. Owen and Hon. Hiram Nc
Cormfck, of Martin county, spoke at this
point yesterday afternoon, and at night at
the opera house speeches were made by
DR., A. w. Porter. candidate for Represen-
tative, and Prose cutting Attorney P. r.
Wadsworth. Mr.. Mccormick is a recent
convert to the Republican party. having
heretofore figured prominently as a leader
of the local Democracy. He is now stump
ing for Mckinley. With his assistance and
that of many other Democrats who refuse
to supper the Chicago platform the Re
publican candidates expect to carry the
county for the first time
Corners Sound-Money Speech.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Oct. Zone of the best
all-round political meetings held in this
county during the present canvass was that
of last night. when Hon. J. D. Conner, jr.,
addressed an audience at the courthouse in
this city. Mr.. Conner made a sound-money
speech and surprised his friends by the
wide range of his information and the vigor
of his oratory. The Young Ladies' Glee
Club, which has been assisting at his meet
over the county, sang a number of
and received several encores.
ne speech was Dy MANY pronounced the
best of the canvass and was repeatedly
a~pplauded.
EIwood II. II. SOund-MOne Club.
Special to the Indianap polls Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, Oct. 2.-The railroad men
of this city met last night and organized
a sound-money club regardless of politics.
Every railroad employee in this city enrolled
his name and on Saturday afternoon they
will have their first speaking, when viii
liam Early. of Richmond. will make a
platform speech at the depot on the way
to Logansport. The boys will have a crowd
turn out. The club elected officers as fol-
lows: President j. e. Kirkpatrick; vice
Ed Tompkins; secretary, Charles
Rabbit; treasurer, VIII Epperson.
Terhune's Sound-Money speech.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ROCKVILLE, Ind, Oct. 1.-THE Hon. T.
J. T%erhune, of Indianapolis, made the first
sound-moneys Democratic speech in Rock
vile. He was greeted by d large crowd.
both Republicans and Democrats. He
talked nearly three hours, and made a
good speech from his side of the question.
'fhe Bryan followers kept as many of their
men away from the meeting as possible,
but some heard the speech. Mr.. Terhune
called the Chicago convention a conspir-
acy. backing uo mis- with facts,
while the Indianapolis convention repre-
scented the party of Jefferson.
Big Monday Rally Announced.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, Oct. There will be
a Republican rally here Monday. The
speakers for the Mondays rally will he
Gen. Lew Wallace, Col. 1. N. Walker and
Congressman Hanly during the day and
Hon. G. w. Fairbanks in the evening. Elk
tenSive preparations have been made to ac-
commodate the large crowd. The Demo-
Gratis will have a rally the next day, when
j. Bryan VIII make a twenty-five min
speech in the morning and B. f. Shive-
ley in the afternoon.
ScanlOn at WorthingtOn.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WORTHINGTON, Ind, Oct. 2.-Hon.
John F.. Scanlon. of Chicago. spoke last
at the wigwam at this place to a
audience. Sound money, reciprocity
and protection occupied the speaker for al
most two hours, and all agree that it was
of the best speeches of the season
here. In addition to the home glee club,
Bloomfield Glee Club. composed of six
young men. and the FairDlay Glee Club
furnished the mu-ic.
in Dubois County
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HUNTINGBURG. Ind. Oct. 2.-The Re-
publicans of Dubois held their largest and