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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

New York or Ohio, each Of which have more
postofices than the former. There is no cleo
ton in Indiana. Though if there were, he
would probably have followed the same policy,
since Indiana Democracy has nothing but
contempt for the dilatory methods thus far
pursued. Of a truth the Democratic party in
its masses of workers and manipulators is as
rotten as ever and no more to be trusted than
at any time since it was last in power, save
that a few hard facts have been hammered
into it in way that made their Judgment Sc
cure.
1t is early yet to praise the President, even
to affect the New York election, and especially
to attempt to make capital for him in such
dishonest way. Nobody thought Mr. Cleve-
land was horse-thief, and hence no one is
surprised or gratifed that he has not stolen
something since the 4th of March last. He
was very unfit man for the
high Office of President of the United
States, and would never have
been elected but for the persistent stubborn
ness of few who set out to cripple the Re
publican party, aided by the very worst ele-
ments in the politics of the country. But
personally unfit as he is, he is still more OBJ
Jectionable as the exponent of the party be-
hind him. If he has won any credit since his
inauguration it has been in direct conflict
with the body and spirit of Democracy. From
the Vice-president down, with few if any no
table exceptions, save among those who have
been favored with office, his party is sick of
the "slowness" with which he has given out
the spoils, and the delay cannot be much pro-
longed without demoralizing the organization.
The Post, if it has not gone over wholly to
the enemy, has as much reason to fear unre-
strained Democracy as have Republicans.
Even at this early date and with all the de-
liberation and care exercised, the administra-
pointments of minor officials, and in
the selection of some of higher grade has
done incalculable harm to loyal sentiment by
honoring unfit men, Men with reasonable
utterances upon their lips, and with disloyal
hatred of the restored Union in their hearts,
have been preferred above patriotic and loyal
Democrats. Treason has been made respecta-
BILE, and nearly all criticism has been ridiculed
and blackguarded into reticence AS to the
general policy of the administration, aside
from the mere matter Of scrambling for place,
not enough is known yet to base an opinion
upon. What is its policy upon any public
questions9 We should like even the New
York Post to attempt to define it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
For MAYoR-CALEB S. DENNY.
FoR CLERX-GEORGE T. BREUNIG.
The Platform.


The Republicans of Indianapolis accept the issue
made in the platform and nominations of the Demo
sratc city convention and in the pending and
approaching election invite the cooperation and sup
port, not only of the members Of their 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 strctest economy in the administration
of the affairs of the city within the revenue
raised from the present rate of taxation and of the
Tefundng of the existing city debt at lower rate of
interest.
Third-The levy of tax Of 800 per year upon
bach 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 prostituted the metropolitan police system
to the basest partisan ends whereby the ctys good
name has been scandalized its peace and good order
imperiled and the efforts of honorable public officers
90 vndicate the law paralyzed.
sI want to say, in the first place, that
plant myself squarely, nat-footed, with both
feet upon the platform you have adopted
Mr.. DENNYS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21
But they were mistaken, and

firing of gun. But they were mistaken, and
lost their all.
A card in the News of Saturday, reprinted
in yesterdays Journal, calls attention to one
Of many acts of boycotting now resorted to by
the liquor lords of this city. 1t is but one of
many, and by no means the worst case. Not
many months ago the Liquor League of the
city read the riot act to a contemporary that
had printed some unkind things concerning
the traffic. Before night several advertise
ments were ordered discontinued, because the
liquor patronage was to be withdrawn if the
advertisements were not. They were not dis
continued, but the amende honorable was
made and silence has reigned supreme in that
paper on the temperance question ever since.
In short, the liquor power has adopted sys-
tenn of boycotting in this city, as every
where, and not few persons are made to
feel the present force of its authority. That
We are approaching the next stage Of
this contest is too plain to need mention.
We are rapidly approaching the condition Of
affa irs in Milwaukee. Less than year ago
one of the oldest and best representatives of
several large insurance companies found him
self unexpectedly dismissed in the midst of
business very profitable to the companies repre-
sented At first no explanation was given; but,
when it was all over and the new agent fairly
installed, he was informed that the brewers
and business men of the city had demanded
his removal, because of his activity in the
temperance work The brewers had waited
upon the merchants and others, and threat
ened to withdraw business and political and
social relations unless they quit insuring with
that agent, and his removal was the result.
Then what followed At the recent elections
form of terrorism and fraud was practiced
that would rival the methods of Copiah
county, Mississippi. Boycotting always leads
to violence, but always ends in the defeat Of
its own measures.
We are, in indianapolis, to-day in the boy
cotting stage Of this conflict. Though never
a success ultimately, many a coward sur
renders to it, for it is towards argument
with towards; but in the end it is a failure, for
all men are not towards. How far we are
from the stage reached in Milwaukee the APP
preaching election will indicate. If the meth
DDS now in use shall succeed the liquor lords
will not hesitate to take the next step at an
early day, and we may expect reign Of
Southern methods at the polls at any time.
Hence it is that the pending election is not
one for mere party supremacy nor Of mere To-
cal significance. This is headquarters of
the liquor power Of Indiana, and money will
flow freely from even Milwaukee to insure its
success. Let us confront their money with
cordOo IF man
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THE prohibitory law in that State [Maine] is
no more effective than it is in Kansas or Iowa,
where liquor drinking is as common as it is in
Ohio.-Cleveland Leader
That is not true, and no good purpose is
subserved by such publications. Liquor drink
Ohio, and every man of common sense and
observation knows it. The Leader does not
attack the real weakness of so-called prohibit
tory laws. There is prohibition in moral
commodities in the States where such laws
cities there is practically free whisky. That
is what is the matter with prohibitory
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21
COMPLIMENTARY.

To the Editor OF she Indianapolis Journal'
If there be anything distasteful toenlightened
public sentiment it is unmerited fattery-sense-
less compliments. Yet sir, it is wrong to with
hold well-founded appreciation of well-earned
merit. In accordance with the convictions
honestly entertain OF the Daily Journal, of which
| have been so long an attentive reader, / hope
you will permit me to say that last Mondays is
sue of the indianapolis Journal is unquestionably
the best specimen of daily journal ever issued
from the press of this city, and it equals any
journal in this country. j. w. HERvEY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THE report of Trustee Kitz or rather his
statement to the tax payers, is as unsatisfac-
tory and misleading as his former partial
report to the County Commissioners To
make any sort of showing at all which will
be of an assuring nature he is compelled to
reckon among his assets the revenue from a
levy that he cannot use until next year. And
besides this, there is little or no light
thrown on the orders reported to be
outstanding in the hands of various parties
other than to denounce them as forgeries. In
this state of the case it ought to be easy for
the grand jury to determine this matter, and
we hope Judge Norton will see that the atten-
ton of the jury is at once called to this very
grave felony. If the name of Trustee Kitz
has been forged to thousands of dollars of
township orders, and the spurious pa
per put into circulation, the ma
chinery of the law should be
set vigorously to work to reach out for the
criminal and to vindicate Mr. Kitz. AS it is,
the trustee must rest under heavy cloud of
suspicion that the possible debts of the town
ship are very much greater than the figures
thus far given show. Let the public have light
The defiant and saucy attitude assumed by Mr..
Kitz toward the Board Of Commissioners will
not help him with the people. He cannot
afford, in the present juncture of affairs, and
with the perfectly natural and justifable alarm
there is in the public mind growing out of the
disclosures in so many parts of the State, to
put on any airs, and to affect superiority to
reasonable and proper responsibility.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

ANOTHER elaborate and circumstantial denial
that Edwin NJ. Stanton committed suicide is
again going the rounds of the papers. AS nobody
of any consequence ever believed that Stanton
died other than natural DEATH the frequency
with which this denial appears is little mys-
ferrous. There is some reason, however, to sus-
pect that upon the arrival at the capital OF a
new Journalist the correspondents who may
be regarded as old settlers cruelty proceed to set
up the Stanton ghost for the innocent newcomer
to knock down. 1t may be fun for the CORE
spondents, but the story is little wearing on
the general reader.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21
THE Freeman, in an editorial upon the city

lie L reeLuaH, III an editorial upon the city
campaign, says:
cit requires no very heroic independence to
vote against ones party in a city election.
The city government comes very close home
to US; and selfish motives if no higher ones,
should prompt us to elect the best men to
Office. There is absolutely no party question
involved The sole question is, how shall we
get the best government for the least monev9
We therefore ask the reading thinking and
tax-paying Democrats of indianapolis to con
slider this election just as they would some
very important step they were about to take
in their private business. Looking at the
matter in this light, we feel that the good of
the city demands the election of the Repub-
lican ticket. If man believe that Mr. Cot
trelPs success means low taxes and decent,
honest administration of city affairs, well aud
good; let him vote for Mr. Cottrell But do
not do it simply because Mr.. Cottrell happens
to be Democrat, for that is no reason at ALL
y Whichever side wins, it will not be
a party victory. In one case it will be the
triumph of decency. and in the other the tri-
umph of bummerism There should be no
doubt about the result"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THIS week, under the auspices of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the
centennial Of the great temperance REFORM
which began by the publication of the article
of DR.. Benjamin Rush, will be observed all
over the country. Yesterday, in many pulpits,
sermons were preached, and during the week
sther services will be held. In this city a
beries Of meetings will be held at Roberts Park
Church, which cannot fail to be of great inter
nt and profit. No hint of political partisan
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THE Pittsburg Commercial Gazette, speak
ing of high tax and local option, says: eve
believe that this method of dealing with the
whisky problem is far more practical than
prohibition, and this is borne out by the fact
that five States in which prohibition has been
tried and proved failure have returned to
the high-license system, and met with far
greater success in curtaling intemperance."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

EVERY good citizen is interested in the en-
forcement of law and the maintenance of
order, and should do ali il. his power to aid
officials in doing their duty. The first step in
this direction is the selection of men who are
pledged to the support of law. Without them
every effort may be futile.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

No one is so interested in the vindication Of
law against lawlessness as those who must
rely for their own protection upon the enforce
ment of law by organized society. There are
some rich people and strong organizations who
can buy their way
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

laws. Not single thing good is gained by
them that cannot be gained by other measures,
while there are evils inseparable from them
that can be regulated and restrained by the
other measures
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THE natives of Central America might well
Jake lessons of the people of 3oumelia, who
accomplish a revolution in about fifteen min
utes without any bloodshed, and business
goes right on without interruption. In Cen
tral America there is a revolution about every
fifteen minutes, and blood is spilled, but moth
ing accomplished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THE attention of the people of Indianapolis
is called to the significant fact that during the
past few weeks the saloons have paid no at
tention to the law regulating their traffic.
The nomination of Mr.. Cottrell has given
them temporary encouragement. His election
would mean that the business was not to be
nterfered with at all in the future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

WINE grapes sell in California this year in
large quantities at one cent per pound $40 ton.
The day is not far distant when the ravages of
phylloxera in France and Spain will have no eff
feet the American market. Cynics who
claim that all imported wines spurious or doc
tored will claim that it has made no difference in
the past
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THE Democratic press, without exception,
processes to believe that no man is doing bet
ter service for the Democratic party than is
Senator Sherman. Yet, remarkable paradox
it is, we have yet to hear of single Demo
cratic paper that is grateful to John Sherman
on account of his acknowledged services.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

IF certain small minded men were half as
charitable toward the men who stood by the
Union during the war as they are to Jeff
Davis, minister" Kelley and their kind, we
should never hear the insulting cry, "Bloody
shirt, every time demand was made for free
elections
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THE Wall Street News is mean enough to pub
lish the fact that thirty-one years ago Cyrus w.
Field was licensed junk dealer in New York
city. We always thought there was big money
in the junk business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

ship viii be allowed to obtrude into the
programme if the managers can prevent as it
is hoped to enlist the interest and presence Of
all who deplore the evils resulting from intern
rNoropoa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

CHINA will demand reparatien for the
wanton slaughter of her subjects at Rock
Springs. America would like to indemnify
herself for the loss Of self-respect on account
of that brutal affair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

converted. 1t came to him. he says, like flash
Of lightning. Anthing less potent than flash
of lightning would have little effect on con-
firmed humOrist.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THERE is depot in London just finished
that contains nineteen tracks and four miles
Of rails. 1t is larger than the indianapolis
denot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

AT Henderson, KY, the other day, a young
man named Curtis cut the throat of and killed a
man named Organ. Curtis probably took him
for hand organ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

Pittsburg Chronicle.
Another instance Of the Spartan simplicity Of
the administration is seen in the fact that Cleve-
land has hired French cook. Everybody in
Sparta. it will be remembered had Frenchs
cooks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

THE New York Worlds Washington CORE
spondent thinks Mr.. Villas the least successful
of all of the Cabinet oficers.-Exchange.
Well, who says he isn't2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21

PUSH the battle to the gates in the city
election. 1t is an issue that appeals to every
man
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-09-12

ROBERT S. WILLIAMS has favored
us with another article on the Birds
Of Montana" which will appear in the
next issue Of the TRIBUNE. This ar
ticle, like his previous one, will be
read with interest by everyone who
cares for, or takes any interest in the
many birds common to Montana.
There is one pleasing feature about
Mr.. Williams articles, and one which
makes them particularly valuable,
and that is, they are correct, as every
eminent ornithologist will verify. We
hope to induce Mr.. Williams to write
an article on the Louisiana tanager.
1t will be remembered that in his last
article, Mr.. Williams made mention
of this bird, which was challenged
and said to be incorrect by a CORES
pondent of the New Northwest, men
ton If which was made through these
columns at the time.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-09-12

PROFESSOR ROYCE, late Of Berkeley,
now of Harvard, a Californian born
and bred, and now engaged upon a
history of California for the 'Ameri-
can Commonwealth" series, gives the
first fruits of his historical studies in
a paper in the September Overland
upon the Squatter Riot of 1850 in
Sacramento. Prof. Royce thinks
that this a very important event, a
turning point in the whole history of
Spanish titles and squatter claims in
this state; and he gives its history
from this point of view with the ut
most philosophy in Analysing the sig
niicance Of the riot, yet with a most
fresh and agreeable style, full Of dry
humor. It is the first full account
e given of the episode, and a most
important paper.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-09-12

The Butte Miner says this of the
country newspaper: "Without the
aid of the local newspaper, towns are,
as a rule thriftless and dead. It is
common for small great men to speak
with contempt of the localnewspaper,
but the village newspaper makes
more great men out Of less material
more bricks without straw-than
any other factor in politics, and it is
the one ladder on which men climb
to local distinction as the beginning
of wider fame. The advent of the
local newspaper has always dated the
increased thrift Of the community"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-09-12

But for the possibility of Congress
taking up the tariff question again
this winter, wool growing would offer
the best investment now to be had.
Sheep are to be had at very reasona-
bic figures, Notwithstanding wool
growers have done quite well the
past year. The most Of them are,
however, satisfied to try it a few more
years, and if they could have al as
surance that prices would not decline
from the present figure they would be
well contented. But there is a little
doubt In the matter. If congress
passes the matter by, the industry
will flourish, wool will advance,
sheep advance correspondingly and
wool growers will be at the top Of the
pot once more; but should the tariff
question be agitated again. prices will
remain low. The indications are that
wool growing is on the eve Of a rise.
Such seems to be the feeling among
the knowing ones Of the east, yet
none can guess the result any better
than we of Montana, and we will
have to wait until the winter is pretty
well advanced before we can arrive at
any definite conclusion.-Husband-
man.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-09-12

THE object Of the Helena board Of
trade in sending delegates to the wa
terways convention, was, as set forth
in a dispatch, TO properly present to
the convention the question Of Upper
Missouri river navigation, from Great
Falls to Three Forks" It is claimed
on good authority that the Missouri
at its source-the junction Of the
Madison, Jefferson and Gallatin riv-
ers-has more water than the Ohio at
Pittsburg. The government will be
asked to SO improve the Upper Mis-
souri, as to make it navigable for
small steamers, which, can be accom-
plished with an insignificant sum,
and the benefits will be incalculable.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-09-12

We publish in another column a
poem dedicated to the Big Spring,
from the pen Of a local poet or po-
etess. It is exceedingly interesting,
and well worthy Of perusal. Therev-
erence and awe with which the abor-
iginals held this truly marvellous
Spring, is a matter of history, not that
of fancy. The subject is appropriate
and worthy Of the talanted authors
verse. We hope to receive in the fu-
ture other products from the same
pen.