The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-01
In THE POOL OF POLITICS.
The Democracy Will Probably Unite on
Schmuck to Down Bernhamer.
Caleb s. Denny Becomes an Active Candi-
date for the MISUNDERSTANDING
Meetings Held in Some of the Wards.

There were several material changes in the
aspects Of the local political situation yesterday
The opponents of Bernhamer seem to have dis
covered that his chances for securing the Demo-
cratic nomination for mayor are better than
were supposed, as a consultation was held yes
terday afternoon for the purpose of agreeing
upon some movement for defeating him. The
conference resulted in determination to at once
begin booming Gabriel Schmuck and his name
will be howled all along the line between now
and the time for holding the convention. 1t
was understood last night that his supporters
had succeeded in securing the aid Of the Demo
cratic press of the city, and that the Senti-
mel and German Telegraph would this morning
give extravagant encouragement to the boom.
Mr.. Schmuck has reconsidered his declaration
that he would not accept the nomination. and
will now 60 before the convention as candidate,
| although the management Of his boom will be
left entirely in the hands of his friends An
other object in bringing him to the front, it was
| stated by one of his supporters last night is to
challenge the Republicans to a repetition OF the
campaign of two years ago.
Byfeld and Maynard seem to be losing rather
than gaining strength, and there was some talk
yesterday about the former withdrawing from
the field. From the present indications it seems
that the fight in the convention will be between
Schmuck and Bernhamer, with something of a
probability that dark horse will be nominated.
Mr.. DENNY is A CANDIDATE.
Caleb S. Denny. encouraged by the urgent re-
quests for him to become candidate for the
Republican nomination for mayor, yesterday de-
cided to enter the race in earnest and he is now
making an active canvass. II did not want the
nomination, he said to Journal reporter last
| night II was in earnest about it, but have
been talked to about the matter 80 much that
have decided to 60 in with an earnest determine
ton to get the nomination. will get it, too,
believe"
Mr.. SPAHR WITHDRAWS.
The following card from Councilman Spahr
was received by the Journal last night:
INDIANAPOLIS Aug. 81, 1885.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
desire peace and harmony in our coming
city convention, more than do individual. sue
cess and to this end withdraw from the con-
test for the nomination for mayor. feel CRATE
full to all my friends. / hope the convention
around whom we can all rally and with whom
we can win one of our old time victories
GEORGE w. SPAHR.
THE REPRESENTATION OF DELEGATES.
The Republican primaries will be held on Fri
day evening at places to be designated by the
different ward committeeman, between the hours
of and $50 o'clock The representation of
delegates will be as follows First ward, IL del
egates; Second, l5 Third Is; Fourth, 8; Fifth,
10: Sixth. II; Seventh, H. Eighth, 2; Ninth, g.
Tenth, 8; Eleventh, II; Twelfth. IL; Thirteenth,
13; Fourteenth, 8; Fifteenth, s. Sixteenth, g. Sew
enth, z; Eighteenth g. Nineteenth, 6; Twentieth,
10; Twenty first, 9; Twenty second, z; Twenty
| third, 6: Twenty-fourth, s. and Twenty fifth, 7;
total, 224. The delegates will not be apportioned
by precincts. The basis of representation is one
for every fifty votes or fraction over twenty five
or more.
THE NINTH WARD REPUBLICAN PRIMARY.
The Republicans of the Ninth ward met at
Reichwein's hall last night. Fred Thoms was
elected chairman and ed. Guthrie was chosen
secretary Louis Haas was elected the COM
mitteeman for the ward, and it was decided that
the primary for the choosing of delegates should
be held in the Mayors courtroom Friday
evening. Phil Reichwein was selected for
inspector, W. G. David for judge. and Al
Witherow for clerk, with Fred Thoms and
George Anderson as challengers The ward
convention for the nomination of candidate
for Council will be held after the close of the
primary election, and it was decided that the
delegates to the city convention should serve as
delegates to the aldermanic convention.
NOTES.
A large number of the voters of the Fourth
ward are urging Amos Clifford as candidate for
alderman from the Second district. Mr.. Clifford
is we'll known and representative citizen, and
would make an excellent candidate.
George G. Webster, jr, of the wholesale con-
fectionery house of Daggett 81 Co., is announced
as a candidate for the Republican nomination of
councilman from the Sixth ward Mr. Webster
is wellknown business man, and this is his
first appearance in the role OF a candidate. 1t
| looks as if councmanic timber is improving
| Henry Mauer is making a strong fight for the
| nomination for alderman in the Second district
Mr.. Mauer made an excellent record as a coun-
| Gilman, and man in the district could COM
| mand stronger following. Frank Maus, the
| brewer will be the Democratic nominee, and it
| behooves the Repub lean voters of that district
| to nominate man " no will make strong fight
| preliminary meeting of the Republican
voters Of the Twelfth ward was held at the en-
| cine-house on Ind ana avenue last night the
| purpose of which as to get an expression as to
| the preference of the majority for councilman
| Three candidates were presented, viz: r. III.
| Reese, present incumbent; NJ. M. Cummings and
| Charles Schurman. Mr. Schurman received a
considerably larger number of votes than either
| of mis- competitors. The meeting of last night
was not intended as fnality, but it is now