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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

The shortage of the late city treasurer was
the misfeasance of one man; it was not re-
suit of administrative policy. The admins
tration of the city finances by the Republican
Council has been in the main, most admira-
ble-the expenditures being kept we'll within
the income on low levy. The increase of
expenditures in Center township under a
Democratic trustee has been the result OF
Democratic policy, as every voter and tax
payer knows. The empty safe on the Dem
ocratic handbills, with which the city has
been so plentifully placarded, is emblematic
of the policy which eats up the last dollar of
taxation in prodigal expenditure, and fol
which no one mans wrong is responsible. II
is the unerring, undertaking policy of the par
ty and influences that are behind the candi-
dacy Of Mr.. Rodgers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

TIE citizens Of indianapolis will never have
more important duty than to vote to-day for
township trustee. There should be as large a
vote cast as for Governor or President. When
ever the time shall come that these local cleo
lions are thus carefully looked after, we shall
have better administration of municipal af-
fairs. Even If it should be that the Demo
cratic candidate is elected, the Journal would
be glad to record an exceptionally deep inter-
est and large vote at to-day's election.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

The Indianapolis News cannot afford to be
misleading even through well-meaning igno-
rance. When it says, in a good Lord, good
devil sort of way, that Mr.. Rodgers and Mr.
Many are equally capable of filling tEexfice of
township trustee efficiently, but that the latter
has the slight advantage of an Office expert
ence, it mistakes the facts. The Journal has
not attempted in this canvass to discuss the
business methods of the Democratic candidate
but it is proper and legitimate to say that the
record he has made in his private business is
not such as to warrant the public in commit
ting to him the administration of the affairs
of a township so large as Center. There is, and
has been, altogether too much of this thing of
electing mon to public trust who have not
demonstrated their fitness in their private
business transactions; and, to say the least,
Mr.. Rodgers has proven that he is not safe
man upon whom to devolve the important
duties connected with the trusteeship.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

no interestin It whatever. These men belong
to the dangerous classes, which by their in
difference cause municipal governments every
where to fall into hebands of corrupt ringsters
and scoundrels. Such indifferentism will not
require long to place Indianapolis alongside of
New York When practically confscate
property men will conclude that they have a
great deal of interest in the election of officers
who are to levy and spend the public moneys.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

tempt is making to keep up partisan preju-
dice SO this may be Endorsed by the very men
who must suffer by it.
Workingmen and tax payers can shut their
eyes to the palpable fact that the township is
being plundered if they wish, and can vote to
perpetuate this way of doing business, but it
would be reflection on their good sense.
If workirgmen are willing that their money
shall be squandered on pets they can make
the same known by voting for the man whose
hackers are committed to that policy.
Democratic officials advertise in advance
that they do not intend to conduct the public
business as economically as it has been in the
past. The present assessment, they announce,
is not high enough to rise the amount of
money they want. In other words, the peo-
pie are not paying enough to meet their ie-
mands.
An attempt has been made to prejudice
workingmen, and especially such as are mem
bers of labor unions There is no mystery
whatever about it.
If man is elected who will have reason to
hide the things connected with the remark
able manner in which the office of township
trustee has been conducted, there will be no
account given, and the extravagant practices
will be perpetuated.
If this is not the intention Of the Democratic
nominee and his official friends, then may not
the most trustworthy evidence be accepted.
If they had put the announcement in big
types and posted it on the walls of the city
they could not have announced their intention
more plainly.
"We cannot conduct the public business
on the amount Of money now realized" they
declare, 'and the assessment must be raised,
since we are forbidden by law to increase the
rate Of taxation
Four years ago $1,000 was enough-now
500, 900 is not enough, and there must be
more money raised in some manner, claw or
no law"
Where do workingmen and home-owners
want this thing to enda
How much more are they willing to pay on
their homes and hard-earned possessions in
order that the township trustee may be en-
riched? Do they think the taxes are high
enough, or do they not9
There is absolutely no other question in
volved in to-day's election, and all else is
simply cloud raised to obscure these damag-
ing facts.
1t is for the taxpayer to say whether he is
or is not pleased with the idea of higher
taxes.
The man who votes for the Democratic can
didate votes for increased township expenses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

the causeless strike, from which not only the
Missouri Pacific, but the whole country has
been SO seriously suffering probably there is
some excuse for an absence Of Chesterfeldism
The strike on the Missouri Pacific is utterly
without reason, wantonly wicked, and its re-
suits criminally disastrous And yet it might
have been well had Mr.. Hoxie's office been
provided with at least two more chairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
TO-DAY,S QUESTION,

In the township election to-day, which is OF
such vast Importance to the taxpayers of the
city of Indianapolis, partisan prejudice should
find no encouragement, nor should any irrele-
want questions obscure the real issues at stake.
If any Republican, after considering the
matter in all its bearings, should be Of opin-
ion that the interests of the public would be
better served by the Democratic candidate, he
should vote for him.
If any Republican wishes to approve of the
way the business of the township has been
managed during the past four years, he should
vote for the man who will have an interest in
keeping secret the many questionable things
that have been done.
If any Republican is satisfied with the way
the expenses of the office of township trustee
have been swelled during the incumbepcy of
the present official he should vote for the
man who is in sympathy with the way things
have been conducted.
If any Republican thinks that the increase
of current expenses from 81, 900 to over $780,
600 year is course to be encouraged and
perpetuated, he should vote for the Demo
cratic nominee.
If any Republican, or any other citizen, be-
lieves that the patronage of the township
to their enrichment, he should be very sure to
vote for the Democratic nominee
If any taxpayer of any party approves of
the purpose of the Democratic assessor to in
crease the valuation of property in order that
more money be drawn from the people, he
should make it point to vote for the Demo
cratic nominee.
If any man thinks he is not paying taxes
enough. and would like to see more money
demanded for more than questionable pur-
poses, he should vote with and for the Demo
cratic few whose intention is to compel tax
payers to pay more.
If any man of any party approves Of the
tendency Of the times in the conduct of the
affairs of Center township, Marion county, he
should vote for the men whose announced in
tention is to keep in the same line.
No man need be deceived in this matter
Since 1882 the expenses of this township have
steadily and unaccountably increased from
81, 900 to over 100000 year. Judging by
the past, ii is quite safe to say that next year,
if no change be made, and if approval is given
to this way of doing business, these expenses
will be not less than $685. 900. and probably
$50, 900, according to the greed Of the men
who have this scheme in charge.
The Republican and Democratic tax-pay er
may contemplate these suggestions, and vote
according to his best judgment. The hackers
of the Democratic nominee, and to whom he
must look for money, have betrayed the fact
that they intend to keep up the opportunity
to get away with the peoples money. Instead
of requesting the public officials to exercise
greater economy, they proceed to accommo-
date them by obliging the public to contribute
more money
The result of to-day's election will deter
mine whether this plan is to be approved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

FROM the local account, it does not seem
that Mr.. Hoxie was so rude to Messrs. Turner
and Bailey as was made to appear. Mr.. Tur-
ner was evidently nettled because Mr. Hoxie
did not stop everything and salaam to the
earth in his presence. With the news just
received Of the massacre at Fort Worth by
men who had been led to tho crime through
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

Ir was an unlucky day for the Knights Of
Labor when General Master Workman Pow
derby took sick. They should heed and
adopt his sdvice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

THE Democratic assessor has announced
that the public business cannot be conducted
as cheaply as it used to be, and accordingly,
has instructed his deputies to raise the assess
ment. Four years ago 1000 was considered
enough. Now $40, 900 is not enough, and the
home owners are called on for moro money.
The people will say to-day whether this I'M
reasonable request will be acceded to-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

THE LIBERAL LEAGUE announce that the
success of the Democratic candidates to-day will
mean success for the LIBERAL CAUSE in
November The LIBERAL CAUSE is Sim
Coyism. Are the decent voters of Indianap-
oils ready to elevate "Sim Coyismv to supreme
powerP
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

THE Knights of Labor express their opinion
of the liquor traffic by barring from member
ship saloon-keepers; and yet few scoundrelly
fellows, with whisky-league money in their
pockets, are attempting to deliver the labor
vote to the Democratic party to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

Or course the Sentinel will not retract it's
SANDER upon Mr.. Elam and Mr.. Holstein
The Sentinel has reached lower depths Of alb
solute falsehood and cowardly misrepresenta-
ton in this canvass than was ever before
known, even in the history Of that newspa-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

1T is an old story that of betrayed girl tax
ing her life to end her shame and leaving note
of farewell but it is hard to recall more pa
thetic one than that left by Annie Lee Wilson,
who drowned herself and babe near Memphis.
1t reads as follows:
my name is Annie Lee Wilson. and live on
Poplar street, Memphis. Father, mother and
one sister, seventeen years old, are living there.
was happy and contented girl up to two years
ago. need not tell why am unhappy now,
of my darling child are found, if they ever are,
the story of dishonored girls life will be told.
Hating between resolution and irresolution for
the past six weeks, too cowardly to live and
afraid to die. spurned by friends and outlawed
by society, my life has been Swallowed by I'M
utterable grief, and that brief period has
seemed an eternity of woe. know it is wicked,
ordinarily to take ones own life butif in this in
stance | sin, God knows have been more sinned
against than SHINING. / recognize the fact that
In little while will have to stand at the bar of
Judgment to answer for my life and death, and
l have no thoughts Of cepsure TO write upon this
page against the author of all my misfortunes.
love him, and as / hope to be forgiven | for
give him. God have mercy on his soul, and deal
as gently with an erring and broken-hearted girl
and her innocent little baby as you can"
The thought forces itself upon the reader that
this unfortunate young woman would have made
her betrayer an admirable wife. He will be
fortunate, indeed, if he ever find one that will
prove her equal in intelligence, wealth Of affcc-
ton and gentlenesss of SOUL If remorse do not
follow him all the days f,his lfe he is greater
villain than the fact that he betrayed so con-
fding creature would indicate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
Supposed Attitude of MIR. Blaine.

Boston Transcr1pt
Speaking of the army bill. Mr.. Eugene Hale
says: ~ presume that Mr.. Blaine does not know
that such bill is pending" II Mr.. Blaine's
friends can be trusted In all they say Mr.. Blaine
doesn't take much interest in public matters; but
if you should take the trouble to hunt James G..
up. you will probably find him with his ear close
to the ground, and listening all he knows how.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

VOTES are necessary to elect Capt. Charles
J. Many to-day. The man who does not vote
to-day commits crime against his conscience
and his citizenship, and an outrage against
the community.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

If any workingman is of opinion that $780,
poo a year is not enough for township ex-
penses. and thinks that more money
should be raised by taxation, let him vote
with and for the men who insist that they
cannot conduct the public business as cheaply
as it was under Republican rule
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
Maybe This Is the Explanation.

The Oregon at the bottom of the ocean; the Eu-
ropa beached; the Britannia put back to Queenstown
with broken shaft What is the Inatter with the
Atlantic steamers, anywayg-New York World
Can the fact that they are built 40 per cent
cheaper in England than they could be In the
United States have anything to do with their
vulnerability?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
The Police Board Responsible.

Saturday People.
If the IL o'clock and Sunday laws are not now
enforced the blame must rest with the Metro
politan Police Board. They have given their
word that they shall be- 1t looks as though the
expulsion of Lang is going to act as a boomerang,
and the board will in all probability De hoisted
by its OWE petard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

AT the present rate of increase of expendi-
lures it will be worth fortune to any man to
be elected to the Office of township trustee for
one term. When that Is the case the office
will be put up to the highest bidder, and hon
est management win be thing of the past.
IL should be rebuked to-day in manner that
shall leave no doubt as to its significance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

township should make ten times as much a
year as mechanic can. Down with the gang
that wants the rate of assessment raised
Down with the ring that wants better chance
to plumber
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

THE election of Capt. Charles J. Many
means hat the present extravagant methods
Of conducting the township affairs will cease
There will be no need Of increasing the rate
Of assessment The books will be opened
and the methods changed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

The welfare of the people demands that
township extravaganza shall cease. Demo
cratic success means that the township ex-
penses shall be still further increased. The
Democratic assessor and Commissioners have
confessed as much.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

'THE Republican township trustee spent
81, 900 in 1882, and the Democratic trustee
over 800 900 in 1885, We do not think a
Democrat should be limited to 500 900, and
will raise more money for him. The assess
ment must be increased. democratic AS
SCISSOR and Commissioners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

INDIANAPOLIS cannot afford to rest under
the reputation of being taxed Unfortunately and
cursed with an extravagant set of officials.
Vote for reduction of the township expenses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
Is it lawful for Township Assessor Messck Co
be township assessor and hold a position under
the State government as insurance clerk in the
Auditor of States ofice9 &C
We presume it is lawful, but its propriety is
another thing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

IT is cool trick, but clever one. that q
Macon boy plays on the base ballsts. Intent
on seeing the games, he appears at the gate with
fve-cen chunk of ice, and of course S admit
ted, the gate-keeper thinking him employed for
that purpose. He places the ice in the water
bucket and stays to see the fun. In this way he
avoids paying the twenty-five cents admission
feN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
as can.

TAXPAYERS to-day are given chance to
say whether taxes shall be high or low. A
vote for Captain Many means that they shall
be no higher, and that the expense of running
the business Of che township shall be reduced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
A simon-Pure Demoerat.

st. Louis Republican.
Postmaster Jones is again honored by the OPP
position of the Indianapolis mugwumps, but he
sticks both to his place and his platform He ID
Democrat with the Hendricks Trademarks
blown In the bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

Philadelphia Press.

Fftbss
The esteemed indianapolis Journal falls into
line with the Press boom for Miss Kate Field
for Governor of Utah. This grand and patriotic
boom gathers new force every day. The only
wonder is how long President Cleveland will re-
sist its rising tide of reform enthusiasm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
Does This Refer to Irons.

St. Louis Post Dispatch.
1t is we' for a man to make himself; but ha
should D forwards fall down and worship the
compile y.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

Rev. HENRY WARD BEEcHER preached a
magnificent sermon last night, full outline
of which is presented elsewhere in this morn
ing's Journal. He could easily have filled the
new City Hall had it been ready for occu-
NANCY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

THE Democratic assessor and County Com
missioners declare that they cannot con-
duct the public business on the present levy.
The people viii pass them over, to elect such
as ean
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

THE question to be decided to-day is one of
dollars and cents. The Democratic officials
are arranging to plunge headlong into extrava-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

MORE money for the township trustee. Let
the assessment be raised. This is the Demo
cratic programmed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

The Democratic rings demand for more
money means more extravaganza. A stop can
be put to it..to3day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

Two prominent citizens, large real estate
owners, when approached respecting to-day's
election, nonchalantly replied that they had
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
A blind MANS Blunder.

Atlanta Constitution.
The Chaplain Of the House evidently mistakes
the Almighty for onc-horse politician.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
IsN'T 500, 900 enoughY

We cannot conduct the public business on
the present levy.-Democratic Assessor and
Commissioners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

The man who does not vote is the danger
Gus man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

HIGHER taxes means an increased burden
upon the people of indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

The LIBERAL LEAGUE will need M
urging to work and to vote to-day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05

VOTE to-day before you go to business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-05
TrzS INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.

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gance.
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Telephone Calls.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-18
Grantsyille.

On last Tuesday morning Mr..
Lloyd H. Bell and family left town
about O'Clock in the morning TO 90
to Flostburg. The party had to
ride in sled. and the weather being
extremely cold, the youngest child
being only about six months old, was
wrapped very warm and taken in its
mothers arms. When about six
miles on the way Mrs. Bell unwrap-
ped it and found il dead in he arms.
Mr.. Layman's house being near at
hand, they went in and endeavored
TO bring 1t back to life, but their eff
forts proved futile, as it had been
dead for some time.
On laso Thursday the dwelling
house of Henry Broadwater, near
Swauger's Mill, was entirely destroy
ed by fire. together with his house
hold goods and large quantity OF
potatoes and apples that had been
stored In the cellar also seven hun
dred dollars in money belonging to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-18

his son Samuel. In the attempt to
save some of her household goods
Mrs. BrOadwater remained in an up
per room that filled with smoke un-
til she became exhausted and unable
to make her escape until rescued by
outside parties. DR.. Getty was inn
mediately sent for and at last ac-
counts there was hopes of her recov-
cry. The cause of the fire is unknown,
as it originated in the cellar among a
pile of straw. The loss is partially
covered by an insurance of eight hup-
dred dollars.
On account of the illness of his
wife MI. Jonas E. Gnagey has been
unable to meet his appointments
through the county in person, but
his brother. A, l.. Gnagey, has made
himself useful in that direction.
DR.. Henry Charles and his brother
Albert, of Cumberland, haye been
visiting friends and relatives here the
past week.
Mr.. j. B. Fay. of Oakland. was
registered at the Grand Central house
on Monday last.
OCCASIONAL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-12-18
A Christmas Present

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Cashneres from l2l cts. To 80 cts. pc,
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Chiidren's vests from 20 cts. UP. SEE
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