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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

Mr.. NEAL Dow, in his speeches, declares
that eff the Republicans had given US twenty
years ago the amendments we wanted, there
would have been no Prohibition party to-day"
In private conversation Mr. Dow admits that
the Maine Republicans have amended the
liquor laws no less than thirty times at the
request of himself and friends. Why the
Maine Prohioitionists want to break up the
Republican party, after it has done all thew
asked, is one Of the things that their leader
has not explained. Perhaps he will do so
now that the election is over, and more favors
are wanted of the party they have failed to
break
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

In order that there should be no doubt of
the will of the people in 1886 the Democratic
Legislature Of 1884 gerrymandered the State
in such way that the people could have no
opinion at variance with the will Of the Dem
ocratic party. The Democratic party then
took upon itself the business of electing a
Senator without waiting to see what kind of a
Senator the people might want in 1886.
Thus the party of "reforn" trusts the people,
and appeals to it in confidence"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

charged with having attempted to bride a
councilman to vote for certain man for city
attorney, and it was so when the Democratic
Legislature of Indiana refused to investigate
well-sustained charges Of crookedness in the
office of the Treasurer of State. And now it
is so in the case against Mr.. Sedgwick, who
has been shown to have disgraced himself al
most without parallel as a diplomatic repre-
senting one of the grandest governments of
the world, having allowed himself to be led
around the streets of the City of Mexico while
drunk as a lord and be made sport of by the
prostitutes and pimps of that city. And all
this under Democratic ':reform" administra-
ton. Still something Of the kind was to be
expected, but nothing as bad as this
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

THE Sentinel hazards the opinion that the
administration of President Cleveland has
been creditable on the whole and that Gov
Gray's has been entirely creditable and eff
fcient." Perhaps. And yet in the Cabinet
Of President Cleveland is the notorious Gar
land, man who traficked in his position as a
public officer to advance his own interest. AS
for the administration of Governor Gray, it
was during it that Democratic Treasurer was
charged with having used the public funds
for his own enrichment, and the Democratic
Legislature did not dare order an investiga-
ton, though it had been confessed that the
charge was practically true. And this is Dem
ocratic reform"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

IT cannot be charged against the Demo
cratic party that it committed sin of omission
in respect to gerrymandering the State SO as
to strangle the majority if it happened to be
against that party. The time it should have
devoted to investigating the conduct of the
Office of Treasurer of State was spent in de-
Vising the scheme whereby Democratic SEN
ator was to be elected from Indiana, even
though it should return'a Republican major
ity of $4,000. This is the kind of reform"
that the Democratic party offers the country
How long at this rate, will it before the
majority everywhere is disfranchisedY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

TIFFANYs gem expert casts dampener on
the blooming hopes of the people of Kentucky
by declaring that there Is no possibility of dia-
monds in that State, saying that there is some
thing else needed besides peridolite. This much
might have been learned right at home without
the expense of going away to get it. The some
thing else, undoubtedly, is that there should be
diamonds in that State to insure their finding.
We don't see what the people of Kentucky want
with diamonds, anyhow. They can fill up on
Bourbon and imagine they own all the diamond
mines of the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

HON. JOSEPH E. MCDONALD could give
valuable points to an actress on the art OF
getting into the newspapers gratis. This
estimable statesman never fails to encounter
jaunts away from home, and he converses
with them in a most interesting way. He has
just been telling a New York reporter that the
Democratic party in Indiana is thoroughly
united-a statement that will doubtless give
much pleasure and relief to Messrs. Lamb
Bynum and other candidates when they hear
it. He also declares that ''our State is thor
oughly satisfied as far as federal patronage is
concerned. We do not care anything about
civil-service reform but we do not censure
the President for carrying out his letter of ac-
ceptance. We have no cause to complain at
Mr. Cleveand's policy" When they reflect
that Mr.. Clevelands alleged policy and his
practice, so far as Indiana is concerned, are
two distinct and separate things, the humor
of the ex-Senator's remarks will, perhaps, not
be fully appreciated by the mugwump annex
to the Democratic party. Inasmuch as the
federal Offices have all been turned over to
them, there is really no good reason why the
Democrats should complain of the Presidents
policy especially as Mr. Mcdonald frankly SAYS
eve do not care anything about civil-service
reform" Neither is it really clear how the
Indiana Democrats could consistently ensure
Mr. Cleveland for carrying out his letter of
acceptance, when, so far as can be observed
it has not been carried out. 1t is new role
for the ex-senator but for beginner he
promises to be a success as a humorist. He
can never hope, however, to run for President
on o inugwump ticket.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

by Mr.. Bayaris friends thereby insuring the
election of Mr.. Gray, his candidate for Sena-
tor The utmost use possible was made of the
Secretary of States influence, and, although
he did not appear on the field as an actual
worker" is is question whether he was not
'perniciously active" enough to come under
the presidential rule. AS has been remarked
in these columns from time to time, this is a
reform administration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

If there be Democrats in the State OF In
diana who are sincere in the belief that their
party is conducting the campaign on its merits,
and that an honest appeal is being made to
the people on issues that are to be submitted
to the popular vote, they might as well dis
abuse their minds, for there is nothing of the
Kind. The Democratic party of Indiana stands
in the attitude Of man caught in the act of
robbing house. 1t has plundered the
premises in advance for fear that it will be
refused charity, and does not want to be left
empty-handed. When the last Democratic
Legislature passed the gerrymander bill,
whereby it was hoped to make the State
''sure" for the Democratic party, it was done
after the carefullest consideration and delib-
GRAFTON. The shrewdest schemers of the party
were called into consultation and it required
long days and hard labor to perfect the trick.
And when it was prepared for presentation be-
fore the Legislature, it was with the knowl-
edge that plan had been devised whereby the
though it should be Republican by as much as
$1,000. Is there man simple enough not to
realize that this is practical disfranchisement of
the people in order that a Democrat be sent to
the United States Senateg Is t..ere Democrat
dishonest enough not to acknowledge that the
plan was deliberately conceived with this end in
viewa Thus far the leaders of the Democratic
party have not dared to, nor cared to, stul-
tify themselves by pretending anything else
than that the gerrymander was agerrymander,
and devised for the purpose indicated. The
question to be solved is whether this shall be
Endorsed. Shall party that has confessed in
advance that it fears the people will not elect
Democratic Senator be encouraged in prac-
tees that destroy the rights of the majority?
Is there Democrat anywhere who would in
dorse the same thing if practiced by the Re-
publican party? The fundamental question
of this campaign is whether the party that
has feared to face the people should be in
dorsed by the people. The shame Of this
thing now rests on the Democratic party. It
will be shame upon every voter in the State
| of Indiana if this thing be not signally re-
buked. The majority against such sharp
practices should be large enough to teach all
politicians that they dare not resort to such
Infamous schemes for the perpetuation of any
party in power The rights of the people are
infinitely more valuable than is the success of
any party that was ever formed On this issue
the Republican party goes into this campaign,
and if the Democratic party be not made
heartily sick of their rascality in this thing,
there is no need of appealing for fair play and
honesty in politics. and it were vain to expect
that that party will concede the people any
rights that may conflict with the interests Of
the party and It's manipulators. The Demo
cratic campaign is dishonest from beginning
to end. It cannot be defended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

MAYOR GRACE, of New York, is repre-
sented as declaring that he will not be can
didate for re election, but recommends Ros-
we'll P. Flower, who, he declares, would
simplify the business and actually reduce the
municipal debt. II this thing could be done,
why did not Mayor Grace attend to itg He is
right; some one else should be Mayor next
k;ma ? ttI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

OUTRAGEOUS election frauds are said to
have been perpetrated in Delaware on Satur-
day. The contest was between Democrats,
however, and the few scattering Republicans
lad nothing to do but stand back and see the
factions practice frauds on each other. The
greatest amount of ballot-box stufing and
false returns is said to have been accomplished
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
The Cantain Escaned.

Minneapolis Tribune.
1t has leaked out that the reason the May.
flower walked away from the (1aatea in the last
half of their first race was that Mrs. HEM hung
ont over the bows of the Galatea the Chicago
Tribune's picture of herself She intended to
paralyzs the Mayfower's captain, but the dis
lance was too great and it only frightened het
so that he clapped on all sail and escaped
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

ANOTHER murder has been committed by
some unknown scoundrel throwing switch,
this time in Massachusetts,. The law should
be made terribly severe on such miscreants,
who are nothing more than c9wardly assassins.
They deserve to be hanged without delay
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
The Reason WHY.
It'd Bits.

r- "Father, why does the paper speak OF Miss
Cleveland's books as work." asked little
Johnny McSwilligan.
You have never read one, Isuppose, JohnnyF
replied his pa
mo, sir"
"Well, if you ever should, you will find out
how hard work it is, and then you will never ask
that question again"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

A SUBSCRIBER writes to know what spnna-
ker is. This is remarkable. We thought ev-
erybody knew what spnnaker was till we con-
suited Webster's Unabridged and found that the
word was not contained therein What Noah
Webster didn't knowis not worth finding out
A spinnaker is thingamajig with which yachts
win races.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

THE New York Tribune is fearful that the
Queen will be greatly harassed because of the
presentation to her of a rich umbrella by her
subjects at Glasgow, lest it be stolen while the
hired girl is entertaining company in the parlor.
The way for her to do is to give to some one else
and then borrow it back. A borrowed umbrella
is the only kind that will stick.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

A NEW YORK man has invented life-saving
apparatus in the shape of rat torpedo. BY
throwing one of them at a cat, doing the grand
opera on the back fence, it is so disheartened
and disfgured that it will not stop running
inside of sixteen wards from the place where
attacked. The old plan of firing cats at brick
wall is about as ehicacious as any. and is deal
cheaper than any new tangled arrangement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

he has acknowledged at last that ia Maine "tht
volume OF the liquor traffic has not been a. al
reduced in the last twenty years" This is sad
confession from the father of prohibition. But
the mistake of General Dow consists lie charging
upon the Republicans of Maine what is due to
an inhrmity of human nature. We fear that the
Democrats Of Maine would not have done any
haitian
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

The administration ard Colonel Lamont
will resume business at the old stand the last
of this week. Having renewed his strength,
the President will perhaps proceed to execute
some of the reforms he has talked about for
%1,,o ,,.o,., II
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

AN American lady recently bought bit Of
iewelry in one of London's most stylish estab-
lishments near tho Strand, with the distinct un-
derstanding that if it did not suit it could be re
turned. 1t did not suit and was returned
within ten minutes by servant, who came back
empty handed. The lady afterwards called at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

THINGS are getting pretty we'll levelsd in the
South in some instances. A white couple at
Knoxville, Tenn. fleeing from the enraged par
rent of the GIRL living in western North Caro-
lima, got colored preacher to marry them, as it
had TO be done in hurry to beat the ''old man. l"
This is the first instance of the kind in that part
of the country, or anywhere else, perhaps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

IT had to come. and come it has, that Mrs.
Cleveland is having pair of slippers specially
built for her use. They are to be of the Oxford
pattern, French kid, width AA. OF course they
were hand made as most stylish shoes for ladies
are. Brown bead-work is designed in four leaves
on the quarters and the vamp, and the size is 81,
pretty good size. 1t is not said that Rose
Elizabeth got the pattern out of the last number
of the Literary Life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

the place. and was told that articles could be
to crush the firm with irony, she said she would
make them present of the seven shillings due
her. But instead of being crushed, she was
kindly thanked and shown out of the shop. 1t
will not do to offer to present" anybody with
anything east of the Atlantic. Tips are not re-
fused by many
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

SOME one, tho other day. perpetrated the
ancient chestnut about the President having
"got shot" and as fast as it circulated in New
York kilograms went flying to the Adirondack
region to know how badly he was shot, instead
of how much he had. Any sort of sell can be
worked off on those New York people and by any
sort of person Even Morosini Schillng who
has been described as stupid girl, has been too
smart for them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

Should Have Their Constitution Amended.
Philadelphia Press.
Cincinnati has q prophet who declares the re-
cent earthquakes to have been the result of
revolts among evil spirits in the bowels of the
earth. The Prohibtionists should look into this
matter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

AN English poet, writing at the time of the
first international yacht race, thirty five years
ago, made watches" Isle. rhyme with watch
es.r matches" and almost any other word that
came handy. but never once with "lots" and
words of that sound. It seems pity that the
cup shoold not pass into the hands of sensible
neonle like that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

New York Mail and Express.
Mr.. Bayard is frst-class man in Delaware,
and may be able to run the internal and external
relations of that State very well, when he de-
votes his whole time and attention to it; but tho
United States are too big for him, and interna.
tional law-except in so far as it relates to the
rights of Delaware under the Constitutions to
him sealed book
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
One Of the Penalties.
!So9fon Herald

Boston Herald.
If Martin Irons hadn't distinguished himself
so much while ago. perhaps the fact that he
was jagged for drunkenness in Kansas City, the
other night, wouldn't nave been worth telegraph
ing all over the continent That's one Of the
penalties of being distinguished"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
GerOnimO's Chances.

washington NTILIC.
Whether Geronimo is to be shot by order of
court-martial or hung in the ordinary plebeian
fashion is yet to be determined The chances
greater than either are that inside of year he
will be exiled to Buffalo Bills wild WeatD show
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

THE Sentinel now has something to think
about aside from the temperance plank in
the Republican platform. 1t was thought it
would, and something was said to that effect.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

ONE week before his nomination, as timed
by gold watch, the Sentinel abused Mr..
Eynum like pick pocket At this time he
appears to be the embodiment of all that is
pure, and good, a "a lovely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
A Call for an Explanation,


Exactly what did the Prohibitionists at Wor-
cester mean by pronouncins against plurality
of wives. whether in Massachusetts or Utah7"
Have we Mormons or Mormonsm among US.
or was this an indiscreet utteranee on the part
of the trainers of the platform2 The latter we
reckon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
The Student Walters.

New York Mail and Express.
Student walters at White Mountain hotels are
not proud in the matter of tips" and inrtead of
cash accept castoff clothing, discarded hats,
abused books and fringed collars and cuffs with
the customary thanks" Instead of thanks,
however. they say: "Words are inadequate for
me to expresses my appreciation of your courtesy,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
How the Party Loves the Negro.

Philadelphia Record (Deml
It is humilating to witness all the power of
the local Democratic bosses vainy exerted to
keep poor negro from being made messenger
in the appraisers Office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

THE victory in Maine is very gratifying.
The Republicans have elected the Governor,
Rll the Congressman three -fourths of the Leg
islature, and carried fourteen Of the sixteen
counties
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

THE latest trick IN Maine where a prohibitory
law is in force" is to ship whisky in cofins in
bulk. the same being duly labeled with the name
of the deceased" This gives new significance
to the remark freousntly used when a man
drinks, that he is adding another nail to his
coffin q
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

THE Americas cup is not cup at ALL being
nothing moro than little jug This explains
why New York is unwilling that it should go to
Boston, where it belongs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

WHEN politics get so corrupt that gold
watches are used in nominating contests it is
time that something like honest reform were
introduced.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

AFTER all the trumpeting the third party
vote in Maine reached about 800 in total
of 127, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
A Break In His Record.

pittshurg Chronicle.
One of Sparks's decisions has been sustained
!! must be very Notifying to him. Such a thin
never happened before. --s
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

lid Bits.
Indians's Governor has forbidden the De ople
to lynch other people. the Hoosiers will now
have to resort to that other national game, base
ball, for sport
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
About All.
Philadelphia Press.

Philadelphia Press.
The Vermont Democrats had a Shurtleff for
GoYcrnor-and that is about all they have left,
now that the battle is over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
1t win Be Acco,nmodated.

The Democratic party in Pennsylvania stands
in need of nothing so much a thorough defeat
in its attempt TO Repubicanize itself and put
itself at odds with the Democratic party in the
rest of the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
The Trouble in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Press.
Uncle Rsndalls comfy toe prevents the tive,
wings of the State Democracy from Tapping to-
gether. AS an ohstructjonist Uncle Randall's
toe is large-sized and reprehensible success.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
Mr.. Mcdonald WIN BE Candidate.

New York Interview.
sis it true that you are a candidate for the
United States Senator
eff the Legislature is Democratic my name
will go before the caucus. We usually do not
have candidates before the Senate until after the
election"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

NEAL BOWS scheme for smashing the Re
publican party appears to have miscarried.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

THE papers are telling how the President
killed only single doe. Did they expect him to
kill a dodo?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

DEMOCRATIC reform" is getting pretty
badly Sedgwicked, and no mistake
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

THE Democrat who declared that Bynum
could beat Harris in ''ffteen minutes by the
watch" was very indiscreet in the use of
language.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.

Can be found at the following places
LONDON-American Exchange in Europe 449
Strand.
PARIS-Amcrican Exchange in Paris, 35 Boulevard
des Capucines
NEW YORK-St Nicholas and Windsor Hotels.
CHICAGO-Palmsr House.
CINCINNATI. P. Hawley & Co.. 154 Vine street
L0UISvILLE-C. It. bearing, northwest corner
Third and jefferson streets
ST. LOUIS-Union News Company, Union Depot
and Southern Hotel
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Riggs House and Ebbtt
House.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14
Neal Dow's Mistake.

Philadelphia Record DEM
Gen. Neal Dow is accused OF Inconsistency be-
cause in face Of recent assertion to the contrary,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

PERHAPS the Sentinel got gold watch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

Telephone Calls.
Business Office .238 Editorial Rooms -. "a:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-14

language.