The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-21
LEADERS OF LAWMAKERS.
Some of the Men Who Will Probably be
Prominent in the Next Legislature.
An Unusual Number of Representatives of
Marked Ability Among the New Repub-
lican Members of the Legislature.


the interest of the people, State and legislation
that is required The personnel OF the Repuo-
lican members Of the Senate and House is &c
cepted by those who have an acquaintance with
them as a fulfllment of the issues on which the
battle was won. 1t is recognized that there is
force In rlany of the new members that will
strengthen the Assembly for good work il the
Democrats do not persist in their revolutionary
scheme. But in that event. it is cause for con.
graduation that the Republicans are able to fur
nish conservative force as the element of
safety. There is no danger of wasted opportun-
tiles except from the opposition, which has deter
mined on not merely exasperating methods buta
system Of raids the seats of legally and fairly
elected Senators and Representatives.
The Republican Senators who hold over have
won their spurs, ard the newly-elected will not
be long in doing 80, for there is Mark Denote,
of Lake and Porter, man in the prime of life,
we'll equipped as legislative factor through an
experience in Congress. He has never been in
the General Assembly; but his activity. readi-
ness and ability will push him directly TO the
front. Henry u. johnson, of Wayne. is a law
yer Of good practice. They say of him that he
knows when to talk, what to talk about, and
now to put his words in telling phrase, He is
expected to become useful on the floor. Simon
p. Thompson, of Benton, Newton and Jasper, is
about forty-iive years OF age, lawyer of note in
lis section of the State, and thorough Repub-
lican. He is represented as being of judicial
turn of action, careful forcible and always
ready. He was in the last national convention
at Chicago. A. NJ Kennedy of Hancock and
Rush, is very popular farmer in his locality.
While he is in the prime of life, all
of the community where he is known Familiarity
call him old. This is on account of his happy
forte in telling stories. He makes strong ar
gument and then strengthens it by illustration.
1t is said that while he will be of the leading
members Of the Senate the Office Of raconteur
In the lobby will fall on him. w. n. Mcdonald,
Of Lawrence and Jackson, will also be strong on
the floor and in the committees. A. r. Schroyer,
of Cass, will bring to legislative service the care
and accuracy that has enabled him to conduct
a large mercantile business. He does not say
much in public. bS4t there is a reserve force about
him that Will not be wanting in case of an emer-
gency. His friends set him down good com
Tnitteeman. Robert B Sears, of Parke and Yer
millions JASPER M. Dresser, of Tippecanoe, and
B. +. Hamers. of Howard and Miami, are each
representatives of intelligent observation, long
experience in business and capabihty of doing
things with the hest possible results
The House Republicans who will be new to
the service are many, but the sound judgment
of middle life and the enthusiasm of younger
years appear to be nicely adjusted, and promise
but few mistakes, if any. The members sup
ply force that is able to hold its own in any
emergency. William t. Gardiner, of Daviess
has long been in public life. but while with no
great prominence, he has won esteem and repu-
tation that will pass current anywhere. He is
lawyer known throughout the State, Repub-
lican of unwaveriug loyalty. While he has had
po legislative experience, he possesses familiar
}ty with law and lawmaking that will place him
at homo in the early days of the session. He is
talked of for the speakership, but there are 9TH
ers who think he is just the man to be at the
head of the judiciary committee. In the com
mittee he could do excellent work. but on the
floor his friends say he will be of equal force.
General Grose, of Fayette and Henry, is a dis
tinguished Indianian, through his service in the
army. He was, until he resigned recently,
one of the commissioners of the Hos
pital for the Insane, position
that will enable him to direct the legislation
needed for the public institutions. He is a law
yer, backed by conservatism that makes him
reliable IN any measure he supports. He will
not shrk the responsibilities of whatever he un-
dertakes, and there will be the judgment of ad-
vanced years and experience to guide him.
Among the young men, Alfred w. Scott of Nor
gan has opportunities to distinguish himself.
His friends say he is very capable. He is law
yer with liberal education, acquired at the
State University. Isaac d. Dunn, of Jasper and
Newton, is about thirty-6 five years old, well ad-
vance6 In the practice of law, and having all the
Qualities for successful service on the floor in
aptness and capability. j. w. Linck, of Jeffer-
son, was postmaster at Madison. A friend talk
ing about him said. 'He is bright as
dollar He has had no legislative experience.
but 1t will not take long for his active
energy to mark his value. He is graduate OF
Asbury University (now DePauwl, ard lawyer
of fine practice. gentleman remarked of
Thomas M. Green. of Rush, that he went about
with his eyes open. He is a hardware dealer, a
young man of thorough business methods. and
will do we'll in committee work. John NJ Loop,
Of Howard, young manufacturer of prominence
In his part OF the State, Is represented as safe,
hard worker. and we'll equipped for whatever
duty may come to him. w. H. Plake, of De-
catur, is also strong man, a successful farmer,
conservative and OF broad information. Joseph
s. Buckles, of Delaware is a lawyer of whom
pls friends expect GOOD reports. He is regarded
as having in him the qualities of excellent
LEGISLATOR with versatility that will adapt him
20 any kind Of service. Edward Cough, of
Warrick will take leading place among the
younger members. He has resources of mind to
draw ON that will render him an invaluable leg
islator. He is the first Republican Representa-
tive the majority of his county ever elected
With has legal experience he possesses also a
wide knowledge of literature. Sidney Concer,
of Shelby, Marion and Hancock will prove a
strong man. His energy and knowledge of men
and affairs will enable him to take leading
place. John Caven, of this county, has long
experience in public life to determine his course
and excellence as legislator. John L. Grit
fiths, one of his colleagues. is young lawyer of
more than local note He is an able man, an ex-
selent speaker, and of strong force of character
William Morse, also of this county. is mechanic
Of tireless energy, one who will command atten-
Sion through his forceful opinions and intelligent
analysis OF public needs. Z. B. Reynolds of
Wayne promises to take leading position.
From the last Legislature comes Warren G.
Sayer of Wabash. His valuable services Of
that period gave him q prominence that causes
him to be frequently mentioned az the next
Speaker. He is conscientious, painstaking
man, with abilityof the higher order and career
as lawyer that pushes him to the position of
leadership These gentlemen may be taken as
types OF Republican contingent that will doubt
less leave a first-class record in honor of them
selyeg and their constituents