Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-11
WILL WELCOME KERN
indianapolis Friends Preparing
a Reception.
HIS WIFE Is SERENADED
Shouting Democrats Parade and Ex-
press Enthusiasm.
FAIRBANKS PRAISES NOMINEE
Exchange Of kilograms Between the
Vice Presidential Candidate
and His Family.
FAIRBANKS PRAISES NOMINEE
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July 1.-The
wires were still hot with the news of the
nomination of John w. Kern for the vice
presidency last night when officers and
members Of the Indiana Democratic Club
"got busy" and arranged a jollification In
celebration Of the honor that has come to
Indiana. Flags, banners. fireworks and
big brass band, all worked into one
long procession of shouting marchers.
combined to express In some degree the
enthusiasm of the Indianapolis demo-
Gratis over the nomination Of Mr.. Kern
Headed by the band the paraders. COO
strong, marched through the downtown
streets and un Pennsylvania street to the
Kern home, 1896 North Pennsylvania
street where the wife of the nominee
was congratulated Her appreciation of
the visit of the marchers was voiced by
Judge Frank Z. Gavin, who spoke for
her.
The paraders then marched to the home
OF Vice President Fairbanks, on North
Meridian street, where the Vice President
was serenaded. Coming to the veranda
Of his residence, Mr.. Fairbanks thanked
the visitors for the serenade and in
short speech paid tribute to Mr.. Kern.
scene Oh 1CcaC ACL1V1Ly.
During the evening the Kern dwelling
was the scene Of the greatest activity
and most interesting excitement. AS Miss
Julia Kern explained it to a friend, II
was mad as hops before o'clock, but
I'm excited to death now"
The early reception, which was begun
before dinner, assumed large proportions
in the evening, when people f1ocked In
and out in great numbers. The telephone
was busy continually and, taking every
thing into consideration, the Kern home
has never seen such night. Ihe teie-
grams from all parts of the country be-
gan to arrive shortly before s O'Clock.
! and among the first received was the one
which Mrs. Kern had been longing for
during the previous three hours. That
most desired message read:
Mrs. John Kern, Indianapolis, Ind
| Have just been nominated. God bless
you al.-John.''
Mrs. Kern shortly before midnight, sent
two kilograms, one to w. j. Bryan at
Lincoln and another to John w. Kern at
Denver. offering congratulations in the
one case and love as well as congratula-
tions in the other. Mrs. kern's message
to Mr.. Bryan was:
! This morning had hopes for the ticket.
This evening there is no doubt
She worded her message to Mr.. Kern
as follows:
with love- congratulations and hearty
support
THE KERN FAMILY"
Il have certainly had most delightful
evening and the only regret is that l lost
my voice. said Mrs Kern shortly before
midnight when the festivities of an un-
usual day at the home of the newsvice
presidential nominee were brought to
close. Il am going to take Mr.. Kern in
charge when he gets home, and we are
going into the fight to win. He is in the
best of health now, and my only fear is
that the campaign might cause him trou-
BILE. However. l intend to see that they
don't work him too hard. and will keep
an eye on him all the time. Well come
out all. right. l am very happy
Preparing to Welcome Kern.
kilograms received here today from Mr..
Kern announce that he will remain at
Denver until Monday. when he will go to
Lincoln with the members Of the ma
tional democratic committee to call upon
Mr. Bryan. Mr.. Kern will reach Chicago
Wednesday and will return to Indian
apolis Thursday. Arrangements are being
made for his reception here.