The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-10
Several Thousand. I'm Old-Fashioned,
Broad-Brim Straw Hats, Meet
Him at the Train.
RECEPTION IN Y. NJ. C. A. HALL
GEN. WALLACE INTRODUCED THE
ssExT GOVERNOR OF INDIANA"
Mayor jesse Zern, the WeII-Known
and Wealthy Peru Citizen, Dead
Other State News.
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Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind. May 9.-The
people of this city and Montgomery county
did honor to-day to Hon. James Atwell
Mount. the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor. on his return from Indianapolis. The
Morton Club had charge OF the affair, and
on the arrival OF the train Mr.. Mount found
an immense crowd Of people, headed by the
band. In line and ready to escort him to the
Y. VI. c. A Hall. The line Of march was
through the principal streets. Mr.. Mount
was made to feel that the prophet in this
instance was not without honor at his home.
At the head Of the procession were Mayor
Banded. Marshal Nye and j. r. Bonnell.
county chairman. Nearly every man in the
procession wore large white straw hat, and
all along the line of march hats were waved
and cheers given. In the cab with Mr.. Mount
were his popular and well-known wife, to-
gether with Gen. Lew Wallace and T. II. B.
Mccain At the entrance to the hall Mr..
Mount was greeted with cheers, and shook
hands with those around him as he passed
into the building. Mayor Banded presided
and first introduced Gen. Lew Wallace. As
Genera, Wallace came forward on the stage
It was the signal for loud and prolonged
cheers. General Wallace began by saying
people. not only from the city. but from the
country. and all were congratulating them
selves that one of Montgomery county's
well-known residents had been honored with
the nomination for Governor of Indiana. He
said that the race was a memorable one. as
there were twelve who strove to win. and
among them were some OF the most talented
and influential men in the State. Mr.. Mount
was of the people, had lived his life
with the people. his sympathies were
with the people, and he was now the peo-
pies candidate. He had made success in
every undertaking in life, and to-day every
cent he had was made by his own sner1
Yes. for the people OF this State know
whom to trust. and they have not lost their
senses. In conclusion, General Wallace in
troduced Governor James A. Mount
MIR. Mount arose amid prolonged cheer
ing, and In substance spoke as follows:
This Is the proudest moment OF my life.
] am producer of this cordial reception,
given me by my friends and neighbors,
among wnom have lived all my life, than
apolis that the next ballot would nominate
me- It Is now doubly pleasant to come
back 70 my county and home-the home of
=. Mcdonald. General Manson and General
Walace--an to be so cordially received by
all classes with equal good grace. have
won the nomination through the efforts of
my friends all over Indiana, and especially
in montgomery county. i have heard the
remark made that the Montgomery county
delegates to the State convention could not
be beaten as workers for anything they
e-s seeking. have no regrets TO make
concerning single act OF mine put forth
70 secure the nomination, and bear no I'll
feeling toward single opponent; and /
honestly believe that every one OF my
opponents Will enter the coming struggle
in my behalf. You have made IL possible
Tor me 70 be your standard bearer in the
State, and, having been nominated you can
make IL possible for me to be your next
Governor"
Then followed q reception, those present
crowding around Mr.. and Mrs. Mount and
shaking hands. The feature of toe pro-
cession from the depot to the hall was the
large. Old-fashioned farmers straw hats
worn. Mr.. and Mrs. Mount were driven
out to their home, near Shannondale, this
evening where they viii spend quiet Sun
day in their usual manner.