The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-24
UNWILLING PROVED
AN ENTIRE SUCCESS
Nothing Occurred to Mar the
Services Defeating the
Morton Statue. A
WIDOW REMAINED ASLEEP
NOT AWARE THAT HER RElA.
TlvEs WERE AWAY--MAJ. ). s.
osrRANDER SPOKE AT CAMP
FIRE AT NIGHT.
WIDOW REMAINED ASLEEP

Indianapolis. July .4-Everythines
conspired on Tuesday to male the un-
yelling of the Morton statue an entire
success. As the big thirt, foot flag
that covered the figure floated sky
ward. the people. stirred by the strains
of the Star-Spangled Banner burst
forth in cheers. The scene was one
never to be forgotten.
The principal address. which was de-
livered by Governor Hanly, was a mas
terpiece of oratory. IL was OF such q
character that the states chief execu.
tive was showered with congratu-
lations after he had finished. The
governor reviewed Mortons public ca
reer. laid bare the statesman's fearless
but kindly character and his love for
the union and told OF his work among
the wounded Indiana soldiers in the
field hospitals.
Slept Through Unwilling.
The relatives and friends of Mrs.
Oliver p. Morton. who composed the
Morton party. at the unveiling left the
house without apprising the widow who
lies critically Ill at her home. 612 East
Twenty-first street. Lest their alb
sence might unduly excite her. IL was
decided that she should know nothing
of their leaving until they returned.
Mrs. Morton had been determined to
attend the unveiling despite her con-
dition. Her physician. however, de-
cided that her condition was such that
ii would be impossible for her to GO
Mrs Morton showed no change for
the better yesterday. although she was
conscious most OF the time and knew
those about her. While the party was
at the state house she was left in.
charge of a nurse.
When the members OF the family re>
turned to the house after the unveil.
ing they found Mrs. Morton asleep.
She slept soundly during the forepart
OF the night and II was decided that
she should not be told of the unveilin9
until her condition is such that the
news will not retard her recovery. Con-
sequently she remains in ignorance ex-
cept for slight suspicion that tho
event was taking place all day yester-
day.
Early yesterday morning she insist
ed as usual that the day for the cere-
mony had arrived and asked to be
dressed for the trip to the state house.
Her request was passed by with the as
surance that she could not go to the
state house at that time.
Morton Campfire.
Veterans and their friends assemblc1
In Tomlinson hall last night for tho
Morton campfire. There were a num-,
ber of prominent speakers. including
Vice President Charles w. Fairbanksy
and the commander In chief OF the G.
A. r.. Robert r. Brown. of Zanesvillel
Ohio.
The speeches were in reminiscent
vein. and eulogistic OF Morton.
Maj. J. S. Ostrander OF Richmond,
was the last speaker He eulogizeA
Gen. George H. Thomas. the Rock cf
as the greatest soldier
Of the rebellion. He presented HIS
subject clearly and convincingly, and
was more frequently applauded than
any other speaker on the program.
Makeup of Party.
The Morton party included Walten
Morton of Hartford, Conn. who is al
son of Governor Morton, and his soH
oliver Jr.: Mrs. Sarah c. Gill, sister of
Mrs o. p. Morton. Mrs. John Mortom
)f Stanford. Cal, daughter-in-law tO
Governor Morton: Mrs. Edward Hollo-
way. Of Chicago. DR.. and Mrs. c. J.
of Richmond. Mrs. Oliver
Scott of Toledo, Mrs. Daniel Shively Of
Mrs. Joshua Morris. Rob-,
srt Mendenhall of Richmond, and CarE