The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-01
WORK OF THE CANDIDATES.
Movements of the Aspirants for Nomi-
nation by TO-MOrrow's Convention.
How the Political Outlook Is Viewed by
Prominent Republicans from Different
Sections Of The State-NOteS.


D gathering of some consequence. The lobby OF
the Grand during the evening was crowded,
while at the Denison, where the Republican
headquarters are located, many OF the proml-
nent Republicans from outside points could be
found discussing the work before the convention
tomorrow. The candidates and their friends
were actively at work circulating through the
Srowd and making acquaintances None OF
them. however, opened their headquarters for
the reception of visitors, an agreement having
been reached to defer that until to-day, when
the delegates will nearly all be here
The interest last night conferred largely in the
candidacy for the lieutenant governorship, and
the merits Of the several gentlemen proposed as
candidates we're pretty thoroughly canvassed.
AS there is avowed candidate in
the field, there was no influence at
work specially in the interest of anyone.
Col. r. S. Robertson, of Fort Wayne, was gen.
orally talked of with much favor, and some
work was being done last night in the interest of
J. j. Todd, of Button, by his friends Mr.. Todd
himself was unable to reach the city last night,
owing to the illness of one.of the members of his
family, but is expected to be here to-day, ard
lit is believed by his friends that he
will become an active candidate for the nomi-
nation. Mr. Theron P Keator, of Fort Wayne,
who hes been favorabiy spoken of in connection
with the position, arrived late last night. AL
though he is not seeking the nomination,
Major Grubbs of Martinsville, is under
stood to have consented to the
Of his name by his friends, aud
the statement has been circulated that he will
become the party's candidate if the convention
decides that he should. There were no develop
Inents In the contest for the nomination for Sec
retary of State materially affecting the pros
poets of the candidates, who Addison
M. Baldwin, of Grant county, in
whose interest there are a number of
people from Grant here; Charles L. Griffin, of
Lake; Fritts Strtter, Of Posey, and w. L. Dun
lap, of johnson. The contest between Bruce
Carr and A. G. Daley for the nomination for
Auditor developed no new phase J. A. Lemcke,
OF Evansville, arrived and entered actively the
Sight for the nomination for Treasurer of State
the other candidates for which are N. S. Byram,
of this city, and David e. BEEN. of Owen.
A spirited fight is being made by the two
didates for the nomination for Attorney general
L. 7. Kitchener, of Shelby, and John w Loyett
of Madison, and it is exciting considerable in
terest. The opponents of Mr.. Kitchener were
claiming, yesterday, that he had been using his
position as secretary of the State committee
to secure the nomination, and that
he had been spending his time
in running about the State electoneer;ug for
himself instead of working for the committed
These charges Mr. Kitchener and his friends in
dignantly deny. Mr. Kitchener says he is willing
FOR the officers and members of the State com
mittee and the officers of the county committees
TO state what they know about these matters, and
abide the result.
Between the four candidates for the nomina-
nation for Clerk of the Supreme Court-David
5. Whitaker, of Greene; viii T. Noble, of
: Wayne; s. T. Yancey, of Hancock, and John
A. Wheatley of Bartholomew-there is a
good feeling, and while they are
each making strong fight, the con
test has been free from anything
of an unpleasant nature The candidates for the
nomination for Superintendent of Public In
tion made, probably, the most spirited fight
that has developed, although it has been simply
in the nature of energetic work on the
part of each. The candidates are Scott
Butler, of Marion; John NJ. Olcott. of Putnam
f. r. Smith, of Tippecanoe; H. NJ. LaFolette
Of Parke. and J. P. Mather. of Wabash. Judge
Byron X. Elliott will, it is generally conceded
be nominated for Judge of the Supreme Court
by acclamation.
TIE MEETINGS TONIGHT.
The delegates from the several congressional
districts will meet this evening at 7:30 O'clock.
+, at the following places:
First Distriot-Circuit Court room, courthouse
Second-layors court room in the basement of the
courthouse.
Thrd-Councu chamber, basement of the court.
house.
Eourtn-Goom l. Superior Court, courthouse.
Fifth-Room 2, Superior Court, cou1 thouse.
Sxth-Denison House parlors.
Seventh-County committee room third floor,
Eighth-United States Circuit Court room. post,
Office building.
Ninth--Criminal Court ROOM Courthouse
Tenth-Supreme Court room, State building, corner
Washington and Tennessee streets
Eleventh-Room 3, Superior Court courthouse
Twelfth-oounty Commissioners room, court
Thirteenth-United States District Court room,
postofhce building.
The meetings will be held for the purpose of
selecting
One member of committee on credentials.
One vice president
One assistant secretary.
One member of the committee on permanent or
ganization.
One member of the committee on resolutions.
The committees credentials, OF permanent
organization and on resolutions will meet in par
Tors /, and 3. in the Denison. House at
o'clock, after adjournment Of the district meet
sngs.
1t IS suggested that the several county delega-
hons meet on or before this evening and select
chairman of their respective delegations. so
that ne can facilitate the distribution of tickets
among the delegates and provide for any who
may be absent
Views of the Political Outlook.
Win S. Silver, of Button, There is consider
able dissension in the Democratic party in our
bounty, and the outlook is somewhat more favor
able to the Republicans than in previous years.
The affairs of the county are controlled by a
ring, and they have greatly increased expenses
by making gravel roads, building bridges, dig
4ing bitches, etc Their extravaganza has given
rise to movement toward the nomination of a
citizens ticket, and the indications at present
are that 1T may make trouble for the ring
Gol Z. Z. Schroeder Of Huntingbur: The
sitnati0n In our county is rather favorable to the
republicans, and think we will make some
thing of a gain this year Mr. SWEENEY tho