The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-20

Wayne gave him thrty-one votes, thus making
his calling sure, and so is his election so far as
that is concerned.
Col. E. W. McKenna, of Kentucky, assisted
materially in the nomination of his personal
friend, Mr.. Bundy.
Watkins, of Huntington county, is said to
have been, with one exception, the youngest In
diana soldier in the war.
The when band furnished excellent music
for the convention. and several of their patriotic
airs created much enthusiasm.
The chairman of the White county delegation
made quite a hit by alluding to his delegates
frequently as Harmonious White"
The name of Hoggatt was presented by Judge
W. P. Edison, of Posey county, and was sec
onded by Jim Wood, the 'Irish miner"
Numerous Democrats were found yesterday
who said they would vote for Calkins for Gov
elnor against any man their party could put
VIII Noble can have the satisfaction of
knowing, as all the other defeated candidates
can, that he returns home with many new
friendships.
At an informal caucus of Judge Gresham's
friends, yesterday morning, 1t was decided not
to place his name before the convention as a
candidate for Governor.
1t was a common observation of the delegates
that Chairman Overmyer and Secretary Herr
resemble each other so closely that they look
like they might be brothers.
Senator Bundy's strength in the convention
rather surprised some of the old workers in the
convention. The impression is now prevalent,
that Bundy is a hustler politically.
Peter E.. Studebaker, of South Bend, was an
interested visitor from St. Joseph county. He
was heart and soul for Calkins, and it is probable
he will succeed Calkins in Congress.
The accommodations for the reporters were
meager and unsatisfactory 1t is to be hoped
that the managers of the Democratic conven-
ton next week will do better by the boys.
On the second ballot for Reporter of the Su-
preme court the Marion county delegation gave
fourteen votes to Hoggatt, in reciproeation for
the hearty support given by southern Indiana to
Shiel.
English's Opera-house was never before so
jammed. The crowd extended far out into the
streets, and the scramble to get i'll was kept up
until long after the convention was called to
order.
That spontaneous outburst of enthusiasm for
Harry Adams for Lieutenant governor, which
resulted in his getting one large, healthy vote.
was one of the most striking developments. Of
the convention.
The Fourth, Eleventh, Tenth. Ninth and
Twelfth district delegates had seats ''up stairs,
j. e., in the family circle of the theater, and
were so far removed from the stage that they
could with difficulty hear what was going on.
When the Marion county delegation was
poled yesterday, much amusement was created
among the other delegates by the announcement
of the name of John Sourbeer, of the twenty
fifth ward, and afterward there were loud calls
for a speech from "Sourbeer."
Congressman Peelle makes an excellent pre-
siding officer, having a good knowledge of paria-
mentary usages and ability to decide points a-
~curately and promptly. II might also be re-
marked that from the indications he was about
the most popul ar man in the convention.
The speech of Mr.. Henry N. johnson, of
Wayne county in placing Colonel Dudley in
nomination was one of the ablest and most elo-
quent addresses ever heard in a convention here.
He spoke eXtemporaneously and without notes.
Mr.. johnson is regarded as one of the rising
young attorneys and politicians of the State.
W. B. Roberts, the permanent secretary, was
about the most useful man about the convention.
He attended to the duties of his position, helped
the reporters out by giving them names of dele
gates, and started the cheers every few minutes.
1t is suspected that Roberts is personally ac-
quainted with every man, woman and child in
Indiana.
A most formidable dark horse was sprung
upon the convention at an unguarded moment.
When candidates for Lleutenant-governor were
being voted for, q Marion county delegate voted
for Harry Adams, which was duly announced by
the chairman. When the next ballot was or
dered, Brainard Renson gravely announced that
in the interests of harmony, Marion county de-
sired to withdraw Mr.. Adams name, and in this
manner another rising statesman was summar-
lily disposed of.
Mr. E. H. Nebeker, of Fountain county,
showed up mere early IN Inc week ana Solemnly
declared that he was not a delegate. This an
nouneement caused great CONSERVATION, for he
had been one of the most active and influential
delegates to every State convention since 1910.
Yesterday, however, he was in a front seat, and
before the convention was over he was announc-
ing the vote of his county with much gravity
and vocal vigor. 1t is suspected that MIR.
Nebeker has been basely de%ceiving the unwary.
Among several hundred congratulatory tele-
grams received by Major Calkins were the fol-
lowing, worthy of special notice:
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 10.
Hon. W. II. Calklns, Grand Hotel:
We congratulate you most heartily and feel sure
that Indiana will be solid for the whole ticket.
ANsoN G. MCCooK.
FRANK HIScoCK.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 10.
Hon. W. II. Caikins:
You have my warmest congratulations and l be-
lieve the people of Indiana will elect you their Gov
,,no, II WAppEN KETFFR