The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-07
Phases of the Local Campaign.

II Republicans have any moving to do they
should put it off until after the election see to
1t that their new homes in the precincts in
which they have lived. All who have gone out
of one precinct into another since Sunday last
have lost their votes This may appear a small
matter, but if they could come into contact with
the Democratic politicians they would appre-
ciate the warning. There are plans shaping to
make a Democratic victory certain by going to
the length of their power. whether it's use in
wolves fair means or not. 1t is understood that
Sim Coyis methods are to meet with no inter
ference, and IN nothing has any obstacle ap-
9eared except as to the selection Of Democrat
60 succeed a Republican as superintend
eHs OF the work house. This seec-
ticE ought to have been made
two weeks ago, in order to give the new supern-
tendeut chance to tamiarize himself with his
duties. Mr.. Thompson's term expires the
18th inst, and each of the sixty applicants
have two or more friends urging his appoint
mont Sim Coy is after the place for r. NJ
Boone. Commissioners Sahm and Reveal hold
daily consultation about the matter. Sim urges
the immediate appointment as an absolute es-
sential of his political machinery. He may let
Boone go, but it must be understood that he will
name the man. Reveal is not so anxious to obey
Coy's behests. but Sahm will go 80 far as to vote
for the Coy applicant but wants the appoint
ment deferred until after the election. He does
cants who will fail to secure the position. Sim
has got County Attorney Spencer on his SIDE
and the law seems to call for an
immediate appointment particularly since Mr.
Thompson and his assistant, Mr.. Reed, have
Stated that they will not serve day beyond the
18th. Each has secured residence in another pre-
cinct in order not to lose his vote Coy wants
control of the work-house in time for November
2, and Sahm would give it to him if his fear of
losing votes did not deter him.
But the other hand. when ThOmnS0n and
Reed leave on the 18th inst, the Democratic
Commissioners may suggest a temporary ap-
pointment and promote to the SUPPLEMENTARY
one Of the Democratic guards. That would suit
Coy for there is not a man out there of Demo
cratic proclivites who was not appointed
on the Endorsement of the little boss
Either way Simeon appears to have
q firm hold on the work house inmates as mart
Of his voting force. AS he said to the commit
tee. on Saturday last, I'VE have got the ma
chinery and are going to use it. Ii we fail it
will not be my FAINT"
In this connection there is phase of Sulli-
vans candidacy that is being urged among the
boys. and those who regard honest election
forces of no value if they can be overcome by
fraudulent and bulldoziBg methods. Coy does
not fail to impress this class that the Demo
cratic party has the advantage in a company of
inspectors, every man Of whom is a Democrat
except handful Of Republican trustees, who
serve by virtue of their Office. These inspectors
sit as canvassng board, and
IL is proposed to use them in
approving every fraudulent and ques-
tionable vote cast for the Democrats
If the party had possession of the county clerks
Office there would be nothing wanting to cover
up every vestige of fraud and wipe out all evil
dence OF value in possible contests. The clerk
controls the ballots after the canvassing board
gets through with them 1t is part of the sup
port In trying to fudge Sullivan ahead of his
elcket that from the time he went into Office
there would DO no danger of carrying the cleo
Eions ia 1888
When Journal reporter called at the Demo
esatic county committee rooms, yesterday after.