The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-14
A PROFESSOR OF LACoNICs.
A Louisville Mans Fruirless Attempt to In
terview j. f. Wildman.
Louisville Commercial.

Louisville Commercial
Major John F. Wildman, of Muncie, Ind,
a prominent Republican politician and ed
itor, is probably the toughest subject for an
interviewer to work upon who was ever APP
preached by a Louisville reporter. The
Major is polished, suave gentleman, fully
"up to snuff" and at some anterior period,
not so far remote as to be dim in his mem
DRY, has doubtless suffered from a surplus of
frankness and loquacity. At any rate, the
efforts of a reporter to draw him out for
talk upon Hoosier politics show that he is
the master of fence and professor Of laco-
MICS.
The reportorial person first requested the
privilege of few minutes conversation with
the Major.
Come to Calf House 'sevening; busy
now"
When evening came the reporter came with
it, and found his man picking his teeth in
the reading-room at the Gait
Well Major hope you are ready to tell
me what want"
YES fire away"
What can you say with reference to the
condition of the Republican party in In
diana that would be of interest to the gep~
eral publicP'
Lots" answered the Major, looking wise
and carefully selecting fresh toots-pick,
We'll suggested the reporter.
well" echoed the Major, rehectively
looking at the shape of favorite bunion, as
it showed through his polished boot.
Are there any splits In the party at pres
ent, or does it present a solid front to the APP
preaching contest?''
What might be your idea of split
now?" was the sole response made with all
the ingenious gravity of Gabriel Conroy.
In despair, the reporter tried another
tack.
II hear Gen. Tom Browne has senatorial
- kseh Ao1
the pins against Gov. Porter, and that Porter
is terribly exercised about it.'
You don't say" was the information
vouchsafed on that subject
Yes, and it is said that Gen. Ben. Harri-
son is willing to help Browne, provided
Browne will aid him to the nomination for
the Presidency in the National Republican
Convention"
rs that soF' remarked the Major, with an
accent of admiration in his tones.
What are Dan. Voorhees, chances for re-
election to the Senator
Dan. Voorhees, plaeidly replied Mr.
Wildman.
Yes What are his chances in case of
close legislative vote, and il it becomes APP
parent that Republican can not be elected
to succeed him2'
Dan. Voorhees,, the Tall Sycamore of the
Wabash" further queried the Major.
Exactly" said the reporter Some of
are claiming that in the event of Jason B.
Brown becoming a candidate, as he now
threatens to do, that sufficient number OF
Republican votes will be cast for VOORHEES, to
enable him to succeed himself rather than
that the Bazoo, OF Jackson county, should be
elected"
Well that's very singular, isn't itP'
The Commercials was now figuratively
thrown on his beam ends, and rather sarcas-
tcally remarked: You seem to be afraid of
newspaper men, Major; but you are one
yourself, and probably have been there be-
fore"
Young man." he responded, with more
animation than he had previously shown,
"did you ever know person to be afraid of
eating his dinner when he was hungry"
The reporter acknowledged that he never
did.
Well" said the Major, Il have just
dined."
Then you mean to say you are not hun
gry?'
Exactly so. Call some other time before
dinner. Good evening""