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The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

His Left-H anded Support of DR. Matthews
A Slur at Mcdonald.

Louisville Special.
DR.. J. NJ. Matthews. of this city, who was an
applicant to succeed DE- Hamilton as United
States Surgeon-eeneral, makes some statements
in an interview published this afternoon. which
show that the war between Vice president Hem
bricks and ex-senator Mcdonald is rot over.
Matthews supposed that Hendricks was warmly
supporting him for the surgeon generalship. but
day or two ago Hendricks in an interview,
said he knew nothing of Matthews, and had
never met him. DR.. Matthews is one of the
most distinguished surgeons in Kentucky, and
ne asserts that Vice president Hendricks did in
oorse him and promise him every assistance
that he could render. He relates this significant
incident of his relations with Hendricks:
Recently distinguished United States
senator, whose name l have not permission
to use, approached me, and in a ccnversa-
ton on the subject, said: DR.. Matthews,
it is my impression that Mr.. Hendricks is play
in you foul in this matter ] refused to believe
so. Later Mr.. Hendricks wrote friend of mine
saying he was afraid was going to have seriods
opposition. was advised to consult with him,
and at once went to Indianapolis for that pur-
pose. He said to me: While lately in Wash
ington discovered that you have opposition for
the office in the person of Mr. Englishs son-in-law.
told the party who informed me that did not
believe this. as l knew Mr.. Walling as drug
gist in Indianapolis and did not believe him a
candidate. was assured by authority that he
is opposing you. l replied that knew Dr. Wall
ing well, and that he was an old friend of mine.
The Vice president asked: Can you ascertain
while in the city, if he is canddateY did as
requested. When I sent up my card Mr.
Hendricks answered my call Immediate
ly, asking, he entered Have
you learned anythingp Yes replied Dr.
Walling is candidate Senator Mcdonald has
been at Washington and presented his claims to
the President, and was followed by Mr.. English
L can explain this matter answered the Vice
president. This man Mcdonald wants to be
United States SENATOR and he is courting the
favor of Mr. English for the sake of his money
He tMr Englsh) was kept out of the Cabinet,
aud the President feels like granting any request
from him that is reasonable. From this fact
regard the candidacy of Dr. Walling as formid-
able, aud would advise you to get as many Of
the Kentucky delegation as possible to go to
Washington with you at once and see the Presi-
dent"
Dr. Matthews produces documents to prove
that Hendricks backed him. and he leaves Hen
bricks the worst of the controversy.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
THE SUNDAY JOURNAL.

The Sunday Journal for tomorrow, the tn
instant, will contain the second installment of
Mr. Wikie Collinss weird story "a Ghosts
Touch" The second and concluding part of the
story of Asiric Sterne, by Fl. F. keenan,, will
also be printed. Mr. Joseph Hatton will have a
Better discussing political and literary matters
In England. Mr. Croffut will have his regular
weekly New York letter. sermon by Rev. My
ron W. Reed will be printed, and there will be
other special articles, both sketches and CORE
gpondence, by welknown writers. In addition
30 these, all the regular and special features of
aur Sunday Journal will appear.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THE investigation of the charges brought
against DR.. Wishard, superintendent of the
City Hospital, should be made as thorough
and fair as possible. He enjoys a fine reputa-
ton in the city, both as physician and as a
man, but that should not work to shield him
from strict accounting of his stewardship.
His principal accuser, DIR. Ridpath, is young
man but fairly entering upon the practice of
medicine. He enjoys, so far as anything to
the contrary has been intimated or charged as
yet, an excellent reputation. 1t may be that
inexperience has led him into unwarranted op-
position to his superior This is matter to
be determined by the investigation. Dr. Rid
path should not be regarded public enemy
becauseof the attitude he has assumed respect
ing the hospital management. Our charitable
institutions must be kept open to the COM
pletest inspection, and no effort should be
made by anybody to prevent showing on any
point of Importance in connection with their
management. The Council committee have a
delicate and important duty to discharge, and
should be well sustained in every effort to get
at the exact facts.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL. SATURDAY. OCTOBER g. 1885

as the Republican party was, for it has persist
emily refused to pay him for his flop. He
tried it first on Congress, but the people
could not see it," and now, in his declining
years, he tries for mayor. This time he has
an extra string to his bow-yes, two of them.
He runs not only as an old-time, dyed-in-the-
wool, Jeffersonian Democrat-the which he
is-but as the champion of the Liquor League,
law-enforcing and order-loving party. And
then he is reformer besides. No, the Kitz
affair has nothing to do with the Cottrell
affair, except that there is sort O family re-
semblance that will make men talk when they
hadn't or to-
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
The Platform.

The Republicans of Indianapolis accept the issue
made in the platform and nominations of the Demo
cratic city convention and in the pending canvass and
approaching election invite the cooperation and sup
port not only of the members of their own party
but of all citizens, of whatever political affiliations
who favor
First-The enforcement of law in the interest OF
public order and for the preservation of private rights
Second-The strictesteconomy in the administration
OF the affairs of the city within the revenue
nised from the present rate of taxation and OF the
refunding of the existing city debt at lower rate Of
1ntArest.
Third-The levy of tax of 800 per year upon
each saloon in the city, the proceeds whereof shall be
placed in the general fund of the city treasury.
Fourth-The overthrow of the arrogant domination
of the Liquor League in the politics of the city and
State.
Fifth-A rebuke to the Democratic officers of State
who have prosttuted the metropolitan police system
to the basest partisan ends whereby the city good
name has been scandalized its peace and good order
imperiled and the efforts of honorable public officers
To vndicate the law paralyzed.
sT want to say, In tho first place, that
plant myself squarely, fat-footed, with both
feet upon the platform you have adopted. ,
Mr.. DENNYs ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
Dinnin by this threat by all means let him
crawl on his belly before these would be
dictators

TT seems like living over again the times
Immediately preceding the war to read the
Cincinnati Enquirer of this campaign. Then
there was no argument so much used as that,
if the Republicans should succeed by the aid
of Cincinnati, the trade of the South would
be at once withdrawn. Very few of the manu-
facturers and merchants Of Cincinnati were
frightened, but the arrogance and self-conse-
quence of the shareholders were intensified,
and the animus which ultimated in the war
was strengthened. To-day the stock argu
ment of this same Enquirer is, that if Ohio
goes Republican, this same South will again
withdraw business from Cincinnati. This
compliments the business men of Cincinnati
by advertising that they have principles for
sale as we'll as goods, and writes the. business
men of the South fools, if any there be who
prefer to buy goods of men who first offer their
principles for sale. Yet this method is not
wholly harmless 1t tends, on the one hand,
to weaken the public political conscience, and
to educate men to believe that the welfare Of
affairs, and, on the other, to educate class
of lordlings, who are made to believe that
their word is law, and that every interest
must bow to their behests
By the way this is the exact condition Of
affairs in this city. Business men have so
long catered to the whims of the saloon inter
est that now, when it is proposed to hold it
only to the restraints that it proposed itself
ten years ago, there is rebellion, and it
seizes the machinery of the Democratic party
to annul its own law. There was a universal
chuckle when the law of 1875 made the clos
ing hour IL o'clock, instead Of 8, and re-
stricted towns and cities to tax of 800, in
stead of leaving it possible to make it 81 ,OO0
But our leniency in not charging anything
for many years, and then in charging only
$50, when the traffic itself had consented that
we might charge 800, has made it so AFRO
CANT that it now demands repeal of even
these $52 and an open -all-nigh ght-and-every-
day of the-week law. 1t may succeed in elect
ing Council that will take off the $52 tax,
and a mayor that will make the midnight and
Sunday restrictions farce, even if the metro
politan police should interfere. If it does, its
next step will be Legislature that will re-
move these onerous restrictions and make
saloons as free in law as they now are in fact.
And this is now the issue-the only issue
before the people of Indianapolis. In only a
little more than one week we shall know
whether the saloons own the city, or whether
the people are capable of bringing them under
some kind of regulation.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
PLAIN TALK FROM A CLERGYMAN.
Well-Known Methodist Minister De-
nounces Modern Church Services.

Boston Special
The Rev. DR.. Mark Trafton, the venerable
and widely known Methodist clergyman made
sensation at tho weekly conference of Methodist
ministers to-day by denouncing the modern
church service, and by defending the non-church-
going masses
81 confess" he said, II don't like to go to
church. I'm sorry to say it When was a boy
l was glad when they said, Let US 60 into the
house of the Lord I enjoyed the preaching
the singing and the praying"
A Voice-You were pous in those days.
eyes Well, it's no wonder I've backsldden
with such associates Laughter Let ms
start out. now, to 60 to church and worship
God. At home we have had our private devo-
ton. We come TO the church door-Im saying
what took place exactly-and we see plenty of
seats vacant We ask one of the young shipper
snappers, with rosette in his huttonhoe for a
seat He says You wait awhile and I'll see'
By and by, when the bell stops tolling, the man
says, You can find seat in the gallery"
A Voice-What church was thata
"a Christian church. In the gallery you see
four young people talking and laughing Sud
denly the organ starts, and then as suddenly the
four grow solemn. jump up, and begin to squall.
You can't understand a word they say. They
sing hymn you never heard before and never
want to hear again. You can't sing with them.
Call that singing Gods praise2 It's not only
folly but it's blasphemy. You've no business to
introduce such trash as that. and call it devo-
tion Then the prayer. In the old times the
minister used to pray to supplicate, to implOre.
just as if he expected something would come
and something did come. Now, this brother
who prayed delivered a homily, an address to
the people, strained effort. 1t wasn't praying
l confess it didn't touch me at all. l kept say
ing to myself: oh, nonsensel' 'FiddlesticksF
say this ought not to be- We ought not to 60
away dsgusted"
There was much more in the same strain, and
then the ministers decided to consider the Sub
ject at length two weeks hence.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THE last Harpers Weekly contains two in
teresting pictures, one Of Mr.. George B. Ba-
con and one of George FL. Sterling. Bacon
served in the Union armies during the war,
and since, for many years, has been employed
as head weigher in the New York custom
house. 1t is an important position, and Mr..
Bacon has distinguished himself in the per-
formance of the duties of his office. He was
summarily removed, recently, and the fellow
named Sterling appointed in his place. Ster-
ling is notorious Brooklyn saloon-keeper.
His place is an eye-sore in that city. But he
is Democratic ward worker and hummer OF
high degree. His appointment was fragrant
outrage, upon common decency. The pict-
ures of the two, side by side, tell the story
quite hs graphically as words could do it.
They make a perfect study in phrenology.
They are types of their respective
parties. The great Democratic party is
dominated by the Sterling class.
The Democratic loaves and fishes are greedily
grabbed by the genus Sterling, to the ex-
clusion of. the better element of that party.
Harper's Weekly never published a political
cartoon more forcible or suggestive than these
two portraits side by side. Look on this pic
ture, then on this. Hyperion to satyr. Ba.
con looks the man and officer he u.s. and Ster-
ling like the thug he is. The impositions prac-
ticed on the President by his party advisers,
in the recommendation of the Sterlings and
Higginses ct al, entitle him to the sympathy
of mankind. We have to suggest that the
precaution now taken by his Postmaster gen
eral, in requiring Democratic ofice-seekers to
answer whether they have ever been indicted,
might be supplemented by requiring them to
file their photographs. While this would result
in many reflections, the pictures might be
utilized for police purposes
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
Senator Hoar's Respects to the President.

From Speech at Springfield Convention.
would speak with all personal kindness of
the President. / like some things his admins
tration has done. especially its frmness and
courage In protecting the rights Of the Indians
| think the remainder of the Poncas will dwell
in their homes in safety during his administra-
tion In the name of the whole manhood of the
country, would call upon the Executive to sup
press and punish with strongest hand the out
RACES committed and threatened against in
offensive Chinese, and assure him that in such
case he will have the fullest support of the peo-
pie Of Massachusetts, without distinction of
party.
In my Judgment, the fair and honest criticism
even the fair and honest opposition to the Pres-
dent of his Republican antagonists, is infinitely
more respectful to him than the style adopted
by his supporters. The whole tone of these
latter is: 'Oh, he has made some mistakes
He means we'll He is doing very we'll, consd-
ering 1t is his bad party or his bad advisers
that deceive him"
Some foe to his upright intent
Finds out his weaker part;
Curtis engages his assent,
But Manning wins his heart.
/ think Republican criticism is better than
independent praise. Our friends seem to think
that Democratic President of the United
States is to be Judged as civilservice reformer,
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THE Brooklyn Union complains of the cold
welcome extended to the returning mugwumps
by the straight Republican papers, or, as the
Union terms then, the Blaine organs. 1t is
a pity for the mugwumps to be disappointed
in their expectations of fatted calf with brass
band accompaniments, but the fact of the
matter is, that the faithful, hardworking
members of the party mean to feast upon the
veal themselves this year.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
John s. Delano on the Ohio Campaign.


MIR. Delano said to Mail and Express report
er that he thought Foraker's majority would be
between ten and fifteen thousand 1.-THE cam
paign is waxing warm" he continued Every
time Hoadly makes a speech he loses many
votes Naturally Ohio is Republican State.
The reason it has gone Democratic is owing al
together to side issues The Republicans are
the intelligent voters. These side issues have
carried good many of them, and thereby lost
the State. The Democrats, on the other hand,
stick together. They do not care for side
issues"
How about the Prohibition vote2"
sit will not hurt the Republicans as much as
the Democrats suppose. This is an off year, but
the vote will be large enough to carry the Re-
publicans through. We are not bothered with
civil service reform notions out West The peo-
pie think that each party should be responsible
for its own government and have it's own men in
office. 1t will be some time yet before civil
service reform becomes anything like an issue
with us. l refer to both parties"
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
A Tale of Two Columus

Washington Post (second editorial column
Mr.. Cleveland is simply fulfilling his promises
to the country and realizing his own enlightened
philosophy of government when he serves notice
that neither by word nor deed, by direction nor
indirection shall the influence of the admins
tration be applied to the political affairs of the
States.
Washington Post tthird editorial column).
The Republican lie that the President is not
favorable to :he election Of Governor Hill in New
York is early and effectualiy squelched.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

DOES the Sentinel really think it can force
any of the business men of Indianapolis to
vote for Mr.. Cottrell by an attempt to ''boy-
colt" them If they favor the reign of law and
order in this cityf We have no such mean
opinion of single one OF our merchants or
business men. If there be one, of any kind,
who can be intimidated into supporting the
candidate and principles of Sim Coy and Sam
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THERE is q man Of many aliases travelling
about in the southern portion of the State repre-
senting that he is authorized to take subscrip-
tions for the Weekly Indiana State Journal. He
is a fraud. We have no travelling agents for our
weekly paper, and people are cautioned not to
pay money for the paper to any persons repre-
Benting themselves as such.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THE Journal is in receipt of resolutions
passed by several Grand Army posts and
soldiers reunions favoring the appointment of
General Manson as pension agent, if change
is to be made in that Office. We cannot print
them. Let it be taken for granted that all ex-
soldiers are in favor of General Manson if
General Knefer is not to be reappointed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

AHo 4 IresiueHC very Mau at the MugWumpEs
Brooklyn Eagle.
There is the very highest authority for saying
that President Cleveland and his Cabinet earn
estly desire and confidently expect the election
of the Democrats State ticket which they
regard as body of names of exceptional
strength and merit There is also the very high
est authority for saying that the President and
his associates resent in the most absolute man
ner the statements of the mugwump press that
the friends of the administration should or can
show their friendship for 1t by supporting the
Davenport ticket and opposing the Hill ticket
The administration considers the statements of
the mugwump press to that effect as the height
OF sophistry and impudence and will take un-
mistakable occasion and method to show that it
thinks CO.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THE portraits of Captain Bacon, the late
weigher in the New York Custom house, and
his successor Mr.. Sterling, which appear in
Harper's Weekly of this week, speak for them
selves. They should be framed and preserved
as party types. 1t will not be necessary to
label them to show observers which is Repub-
Ican and which Democrat.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

Mr.. JONES, who takes the place of the
lamented Flower as Democratic candidate for
the lieutenant-governorshi of New York,
having been asked to give his opinion of the
ticket, pronounces it one of the strongest that
that could have been chosen. Evidently
Jones's other name is not modesty.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

Mr.. IRA DAvENPORTS statement that he
voted for Blame, and not for Cleveland, will
not check the ardor of the mugwumps nor
prevent them from following after him.
Their anxiety to get back will cause them to
forgive even more partisan acts than this.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THE picture of General jones' second choice
for the second place on the New York Democratic
ticket has what noveists would describe as
lovely dropping military mustache. 1t droops
about ten inches on each side of his American
nose, and is evidently cherished ornament.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
why Jones Is a Good Candidate.

Boston Transcript.
1t will not hurt Jones to be beaten as a candi-
date for Lieutenant governor so much AS IL
would either of the gentlemen who declined the
nomination.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

JUDGE WARD, the Virginia editor who was
shot in nine places by political adversary is
hkely to recover. The Virginia editor who
cannot find business in Europe in campaign
shines has need of nine lives.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

Mr.. JONES, nominated to the secon6s~place on
the New York Democratic ticket, is q manufact-
urer of scales. When he comes to weigh the
Democratic majority in his balance, next month,
it will be found wanting.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THE Washington Post officially announces
shat "the President is Democrat" A great
many didn't know what he was.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THE political duplicity of Vice-president
Che case of DR.. Matthews. Read what the
Doctor has to say of the great American
trimmer
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

The record of the Democratic party in favor
of genuine civilservice reform is not Of yester-
day.-Phiadelphia Record
No, indeed. 1t is thing of day after to-mor-
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

THE Atlanta Constitution crushingly al
one-man show 1t only took half the combi-
nation, however, to get away with Editor
Grady
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
A Sad Historical Reflection.

Atlanta Constitution.
what Prohibitionists want" is the title of an
editorial in valued exchange. They want the
EARTH but some of them will compromise on a
quart of pale ale, and small slice of toast be-
hind the bushes at camp meeting.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

JUDGE HoADLYs challenge of Senator Sher-
man for joint debate was q very small effort
10 give some little show of dignity to his
alleged canvass for the governorship.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
Only One.
Milwaukee Sentinel.

Milwaukee Sentinel
After scratching his head O while, the Madi-
son Democrat is able to make out this list of non.
partisan appointments:
Mrs. Muligan.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
Doesn't Appreciate Reform.

Minneapolis Tribune.
The New York Evening Post says that the
way TO support President Cleveland is to vote
for Davenport This is the mugwump idea
Wish your friend long life and then rip his bow
els open.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03
AReasonable snsniciou

New York Commercial Advertiser.
1t is thought that B. f. Butler Is about to
enter upon another political farewell campaign,
What character he will take is not known
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

as the cynicism of DIR. Johnson judged OF
woman's preaching; ''Sir, woman's preaching
is like dog walking on his hind legs. 1t is NOT
done well. But you surprised to find Ii
done at ali n
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

For an off year, Republicanism seems to
be in prime condition in Ohio and New York
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-03

Philadelphia Times (Dem.D
There's going to be a chancs In the politics Of
this country by and by for the man who won'k
wear another mans collar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-23
A Haunted Locomotive
Baltimore Times.

IT believe locomotive can be
haunted. said a veteran B. and 0.
engineer. ST ran one on the Penn
syIvania Railroad for about a year
that was haunted. My engine was
good one, but had some very cur
icus actions at times. The man who
ran tae engine before I took her was
killed IN a little collision beyond
Cresson. He lived in little house
Just west of Altoona. In my run
coming east I always passed this
house about 6 o'clock at Eight. Just
before reaching it for several nights
I noticed that my engine commenced
to slow up more than intended. I
began to think | was growing nerv-
Gus, and my hand was no longer true
in guiding the throttle. But as it
never occurred anywhere else, the
effect made on my mind by the cir