The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-06
The Republicans Hold Their Own with Very
Rare Exceptions, and Make Number Of
Unexpected and Gratifying Gains.
Democratic Repudiationists Of Evans
vile Handsomely Defeated.
Republicans Elect Their Candidates at Sulli-
van, Famous Democratic Stronghold,
Which Now Yields for the First Time.

Elections for township trustees, assessors and
constables, and in some cases for municipal
officers, were held throughout Indiana yes
terday. The results, az far as re-
ceived, must be very satisfactory to the
Republicans, Indicating as they do, that the
party has lost atbest few points. while at many
places they have made the most gratifying
and substantial gains Especially is this true of
Evansville, and of Boone, Clinton, Howard, Sui
livan and various other counties that have been
reported. Fort Wayne has been carried against
the corrupt Democratic ring The details of the
elections are given in the following special dis
patches received by the indianapolis Journal:
ALLEN COUNTY.
Fort WAYNE, April 5.-At the election in
this fWayne) township to-day party lines were
swept away. The tax payers who favored econ
ony and reform elected the entire Republican
ticket Henry J. Hilbrecht, candidate for trus-
tee, will have about 600 majority; John Slater,
for assessor, about 500. The vote for the three
justices of the peace will be close but the Dem
ocrats conccde the defeat of all their nominees.
The Republicans have also elected trustees in
Perry and Adams townships.
BOONE COUNTY. 81
LEBANON, April 5.-The result Of the election
IN Center township to-day, was gratifying sur
prise to the most ardent Republicans. The
Democrats were sanguine Of success, and worked
determinedly. The Republicans worked with
great enthusiasm, and the result is the election
of the entire ticket by largely increased maiori-
ties Bynum, Republican, for trustee, being elected
by majority of 149-a gain of l15 over his vote
of two years ago and 1877 over Blaines vote;
Howard, for assessor, will have a majority of
225. Nearly l. 400 votes were cast in the town
ship, and. in the face of the strong opposition,
the Republicans are pretty jubilent at their mag
nifcent success.
CAss COUNTY.
LoGANsPoRT. April 5.---The Republicans
scored a great victory in this city to-day. Ham
montree, for trustee. and Reed, for assessor,
were elected by 200 majority. The city is
sidered reliably 300 Democratic. large vote
was polled.
CLINTON COUNTY.
FRANKFORT April 5-The Republicans
scooped the field to-day, increasing their ma
jority nearly 100. 1t looks like this old Demo
crat county was creeping under the Republican
canvas. nu,.s. oo,-,,u,
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to-day in this tWashington) township James
A. Gwick, Democrat, is elected trustee by l65
majority. James P. Brewer, independent DEM
ocrat, is elected in Barr township by 40 majority.
DECATUR COUNTY.
GREENsBURG, April 5-The election to-day
shows large Republican gains all over the county.
At least FIVE of the nine townships are Rupub-.
lican-a gain of two trustees, being two more
than for many years.
DELAWARE COUNTY.
MUNoIE. April 3.-The election was quiet in
this city to-day, the chief interest being in the
Republican primary elections to nominate county
officers. The indications are that the following
are nominated: Judge j. E. Mellette, prose
cutor G. l.. Medsker, representative; j. S.
Buckles, clerk; George T. Mccullough, auditor;
Jacob Stiffier, treasurer; George Kirky sheriff;
Coleman II. Maitler, recorder; Owen Wilson,
surveyor; j. D. Fenwick, coroner. Later re-
turns may change the result on auditor and
The Democrats elect the trustee, Ephraim
Smell, in this township, over George Fay. The
balance of the Republican ticket is elected. The
Republicans gain trustees in Mt Pleasant,
Union, Delaware and Hamilton townships. The
result in two other townships is doubtful.
ELKHART COUNTY.
ELKHART, April 5.-The Democrats were
successful in the election here to-day, electing
j. ID. Compton trustee by majority of ZOO
The Republicans elected one justice.
FOUNTAIN COUNTY.
CovrNeToN, April 1.-The Democrats have
carried Troy township by over 100 Robb, can
didate for trustee. leads with 141 majority. The
Democrats of Mound township. Warren county,
elected their trustee by majority-a gain for
the Democrats
GRANT COUNTY.
PARAMOUNT, April 5-The Prohibition vote in
this township is the largest in the county. The
Democrats and Prohibitionists voted together.
The Republican majority is 217.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
GREENFiELD, April 5.-In this lCenter) town
ship the Democrats elect their full ticket by
small majorities. Vernon township elects
Republican. Reports from the other townships
not positive. but it is thought the county will
stand as heretofore. FIVE. Democrats and four
Republicans Both parties made strong fight,
and full vote was polled.
HENRY COUNTY.
KNTGHTsTowN, April 5-Ihe Republicans
elected their entire township ticket to-day
Marx M. Morris, trustee; Francis ". Lowry,
assessor; W. =. Jackson, justice.
HOWARD COUNTY.
KoKoMo, April 5.-The election passed off very
quietly in this city today, and resulted Tn a
sweeping victory for the Republican ticket
Every man on the ticket was elected. with the
exception of John Elliott for constable, who was
defeated by Harvey Burk. w. Ii. Murphy. the
Republican candidate for township trustee was
elected over John L. Faulkner, Democrat, by
majority Of l00-a Republican gain over Two