The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-24
sHELBYvILLE LOVE FEAST.
An Elaborate Programme Yesterday
Arranged for the Event.

Arranged for the Event.
There were busy times at the headquar-
ters of the Republican state central COM
mittee yesterday, prominent Republicans
from various parts of the State calling TO
confer with Chairman Hernly and Secre-
tary Spooner. The approaching district love
feasts, Cuba, the possibilities of war with
Spain and the growing chances for Repub-
Hcan success were the most interesting
topics discussed. Among those who called
were Isaiah p. Watts, of Alexandria; Judge
Shively, of Wabash; Judge Chapman, OF
Anderson; H. G. Thayer, of Plymouth;
Warren G. Sayer, of Wabash j. ID. Early,
of Terre Haute, and Senator Goar, of Tip
ton All brought the most favorable re-
ports on the outlook. surprising thing re-
ported was the large number of candidates
for the state offices to be filled next fall
that are springing up everywhere. Every
body predicted greatly enlarged Republican
majorities.
1t was reported that strong organizations
are being perfected in every county. Within
a short time Secretary Spooner will have a
complete roster of the county committees.
There has been some confusion with refer
ence to when the congressional conventions
are to be held. In few days the official in
Some of the dates for congressional conven-
tions published heretofore are incorrect.
An important event yesterday was con-
ference with Fred E. Holloway, president
of the Indiana State League of republican
Clubs, relative to the Shelbyville love feast
week from to-day. The love feast is to be
given by the state committee and the league
Jointly. AS a result of the conference q
most interesting programme was prepared.
The meeting will begin at 2:SO o'clock p. m
and continue until late at night, with an ad-
journment for supper. Miles K. Mofrett was
selected to preside. Governor Mount will
deliver the first address. Other prominent
Republicans Who will speak are Robert 3
of Lafayette; M. e. Forkner, of New Castle
James Z. Watson. of Rushville; Fred f.
Holloway, president of the Indiana League
of Republican Clubs; Charles s. Hernly,
chairman of the Republican state central
committee, and others yet to be selected:
Music will be furnished by the Marion
Glee Club, of this city, and the New Castle
Glee Club with several bands Invitations
have been extended to the regular Repub-
lican organizations to be present, especially
responses that have been received the 1ndl-
cations are that there will be very large
attendance from Indianapolis and the entire
Seventh district. The Republicans of Smell
byville and the Sixth district are. making
every effort possible toward the success OF
the meeting and promise that nothing VIII
be left undone for the comfort and pleasure
of those going.
A low rate of fare from all points TO Snei-
byville is assured. II is most likely that
the majority OF those going Will leave here
at 1880 o'clock in the forenoon. There is
a later train for those who cannot be pres
ent the entire day but who desire to attend
the night meeting. The trains so run that
dianapolis the same night, arriving about
midnight.