The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-04
Comments on the Nomination.

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nominating Mr.. Cottrell, the subsequent pro-
ceedngs seemed to have little interest for the
delegates and bystanders who were opposed to
him, and grand rush was made for the open
air. AS the crowd pushed and elbowed their
way out the air was surcharged with varied ex-
pressions of disgust, and when the pavement
was reached little knots of the disgruntled
gathered together, and in vigorous terms de-
nounced the nomination. AS they left the sacred
precincts of Mozart Hall and scattered along the
street the way was garlanded with choice
epithets OF disgust, and the congratulations Of
the Republicans who met them on the way were
received in exceeding ill-humor. The sentiment
about the hotels was nearly all in the same key
its an easy nomination to beat, ANY Repub-
lican candidate can be elected" A Democratic
newspaper man, who thinks he accurately
gauges the sentiment of his party, said: 1.-THE
Republican candidate for mayor will beat Cot
trell three thousand votes The North side
Democrats will not come to the polls, and the
Republicans will have q walk away"
How do you like it!' inquired the reporter Of
School Commissioner Frenze That official
shook his head. you don't dare say" persisted
the interviewer. 'No,' said Mr.. Frenzel, 'you
are reporter
'"rbe brewers were for Mr.. Schmuck," said a
prominent German Democrat; "but Cottrell
will do just as we'll by them, aud they by him
This soreness against Cottrell will wear off, He
mas the WORKERS WIN MIN ana ne Will make q
strong fight It's no walk away for the Repub-
icans.
Joseph Deitsch, jr-s'Cottrell is handicapped
at the start. He is broken man, and has no
money"
Hon John r. Wilson refused to express his
opinion of the nomination.
William Christian looked his disgust
Elliott Perkins was pronounced i'll his disap-
probation.
Joseph Heating thought it the worst nomina-
ton that could have been made.
John j. Cooper and Philip Gapen took the
first street car and hurried home
Judge ScOtt-"What do you call it! Sucide?"
An ex-city official: ut is whisky versus law
and order--the Republicans will beat it out of
sight"
Councilman Haugh looked the disgust he dared
not articulate
'Did you catch the concluding words of Cot
trells speech?' inquired gentleman of the re-
porter 'He said if elected will do my duty
regardless of religion. politics and nationality
He meant to lee the hoodlums understand that
when he is elected everything goes. That's a
fine snapper to speech accepting the nomna-
ton for mayor of this city of 100000 people. Mri
Cottrell appears to be deficient in both dignity
and decency."
The Republicans are all iubilant, though
many express a sense of humiliation that one of
the great parties should nominate man for
mayor who represents the element fer which Mr.
Cottrell is the sponsor.
OiCc GOmIHlSSlVHcr NlOTTlSOu-I nave IL from
reliable authority. about the best that exists
relative to that question. that Cottrell will not
resign his commissionership. His nomination is
regarded by him, l understand. as virtual ap-
prevail of his whole course as Police Commits
sioner. Some people think he is acceptable to
Republicans, but if he will take my advice it
will be for him to devote the greater part Of his
canvass in holding fast to the votes in his own
party.
Elk County Auditor Pfaff-Why, the nom'na-
ton means large majority for us Republicans.
AS a flyer will put it at 1000
County Recorder Keay: don't want to go on
record. l have a personal liking for Mr.. Cot
trell l regard it as frst-rate nomination
but how or why the gentleman would not
state.)
Ross Clark: am for Cottrell first, last and
all the time. / was for Byfield in the conven-
ton, but we can't always get our first choice.
Colonel Whitcomb, Superintendent of the
Union Railway Company: / will vote for him
and work for him. Having 500 men in our
employ one will suppose that force can be made
available but if l am called upon to exert myself
in behalf of Cottrel will be only to present the
case in the light of a personal favor to me- /
would say, You can do as you please but
would like it if you can consistently vote for Mr.
Cottrell.
Dan Monninger-Well. Mr.. Cottrell is an old
citizen. He has been prosperous business man
and done we'll AS to the nomination, it is good
(Mr Monninger was non committa when asked
as to whore his vote and influence would gol
Charlie Cooper am satisfied.
Bert Applegate-It is a virtual walk over
This campaign will require no argument. One
need not talk politics. The State Board can't
bounce him now.
One genteman-a Democrat, stated and he
wishes to have his name out of print-that there
is considerable feeling in his party that Cottrell
has been over liberal They think this will
weaken his candidacy, and are not particularly
jubilant as to the outcome of the campaign.
Hon. John ". Kern-I have known Cottrell
for fifteen years. and have always regarded him
as clever gentleman. You know l have no
vote here, bat / think his nomination will be
seryceable to the party
1t is understood that John FL. Murphy son of
the police commissioner, after the nomination
was disclared last night, expressed himself en-
phaticaly in opposition to Mr.. Cottrell. He said
he would not vote for him.
The same statement another Democrat of the
iron bound and rock-ribbed class made Don't
publish my name' he said to the reporter. but
within a squares walk have met twenty Demo
Gratis who are dissatisfied. Their complaint is
so strong az to have great influence among GER