The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-23
STATE PRESS AND POLITICS.

John G. New, in regard to Indiana politics. seems
sound"
{ call has been issued for the Gibson county
Republican convention, to be held at Princeton,
on Saturday, Sept IL.
Colonel 8, p. Oyler Of Franklin, is being en-
Couraeed to make the race for the Republican
nomination for Lieutenant-goyernor.
The Republicans of Orange county held 8
large and enthusiastic convention on Saturday
nominated ticket and instructed for Bruce
Carr for Auditor Of State
The convention to nominate Republican can
6idate for Senator for the district composed of
the counties of Lake and Porter win be held at
Hammond, on Thursday Aug. 26.
Huntington county Republicans nominated
ticket on Saturday, as follows: Representative
Col G. E. Briant; auditor, Israel H Huston;
treasurer, w. K. Windle; clerk, John 5 Glenn;
sheriff, j. NJ Brattan; recorder NJ. W. Little;
commissioner, A. B. Shideer; surveyor, 1. b.
Hart; coroner, DR.. Chas. L. Wright
On the evening Of Sept 2, after the Re-
publican State convention, there will be meet
ing of the State central committee, the executive
committee and the finance committee, at the
Denison Hotel, at $780, The members of all
these committees, as we'll az the candidates
nominated on the State ticket, are requested to
be present promptly at the hour named
A. M. Baldwin, of Grant county, candidate for
the Republican nomination for Secretary of
State, has been referred to several times as from
Posey county. There are other candidates for
the place in the southwestern part of the State,
and il is doing both them, as we'll as Mr.. Bald
win, an injustice to improperly locate him. Let
It be understood that Mr.. Baldwin is from Grant
county.
The name of Hon. R. s. Gregory, of Delaware
eounty, will be presented to the Republican con-
60 4 10, IA oy%-D
ernor. A correspondent from Muncie says Mr.
Gregory is one of the first lawyers Of the State
He has been a lifelong Republican. and in cam
paign years has given much of his time and
energies to the success of the party. He is an
eloquent speaker and withal clever and popular
gentleman. He was also good soldier during
the war of the Rebellion.
Hon. S. NJ Stockslager has sent the following
letter to Mr.. HARRISON, of Jeffersonville. under
date of Washington, Aug. 49,
All reports that have determined to not make the
race. and so written parties at New Albany or else
placement that have said would not make the
shall try to get it submitted to the State central
committee. 8. NJ SToCKsLAGER.
Mr.. Stockslagers friends charge Mr.. o. O.
Steaey, of the Louisville Courier Journal, with
originating the report
Judge D. H. Chase, of Logansport, has con-
scented to the use Of his name as a candidate for
1leutenanLgOVernOr. Judge CnaS6 was q gar
liant soldier during the late war. and was for
twelve years Judge of the Cass Circuit Court.
Personally he is very popular wherever known,
and as jurist ranked with the highest in the
State. He is a good talker and an excellent
MIXER For years past he has been prominently
identified with the volunteer militia of the State,
taking great interest in all matters appertaining
to the creation and maintenance of State
militia.
New Castle Courier: This is an era Of reform.
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mighty hosannas to their tin god.
Wabash Courier: The country is getting tired
holding Secretary Bayard's coat Mr. Bayard
should either shoot or give up the gun.
Grown Point Register One remarkable feat
ire of the Democratic party is that it has never
been deferred by fear of doing injustice or pro-
Rucing disaster
Danville Republican: The solicitude shown
by the Democrats for the rights of political Pro
hibitionist has smell of badger about it that
would scare horse.
Elkhart Review: Set Bacchus to manage a
Prohibition campaign and Dubois county man
10 improve the public schools. One is as con-
Distent as the other.
Knghtstown Banner: A peculiar thing about
these Democratic times is that, while destroying
30 many legitimate business enterprises. they SC
seldom down saloon.
Marion Chronicle: Competency was not to be
expected of Democratic administration, but
buo Ulu1utFS ~ Dde tudu6 III Tue OuLbluR anu Tut
fisheries questions were as unexpected as they
are inexcusable.
Logansport Journals The Endorsement of the
President by the Indiana Democracy is pro-
bounced "too generous to be valuable" In other
words, it Stops over with slush, and lacks the
substance of sincerity.
Wabash Plain Dealer: While halfof the Demo
Gratis stand on the platform of free trade, the
Dther half clamor for protection" but there Is
pne cry. however, in which they stand shoulder
TO shoulder, and that is ''spoils."
Waterloo Press: The temperance plank fell
clear out of the Democratic State platform. 1t
doesn't matter, however, as everyone knows
where that party stands upon the subject of tenn
perance, even although they cannot see the
plank.
Peru Republican: The hypocrisy of the third
party prohibition movement is apparent on its
face by the fact that they are putting tickets in
the field in States where prohibition was ac-
Eomplished by the people before the third party
was in existence
Button Chronicle: We're it not for the ssolid
South, and were it controlled by the intelligent,
loyal people of the North the Democratic party
would be so far showed under that they would
hardly ever got their heads above the waves of
public condemnation.
Williamsport Republican: Two years ago Dem
ocratic orators found it easy work waging an ag-
gressive campaign. This campaign they will
discover it the greatest effort of their lives to
successfully defend their party and explain the
Jnnumerable why's which will be bluntly pre-
sented them by the inqusitive masses.
Union City Eagle: The doctrine that the bust
ness of selling whisky must obey the law like
any other business is taking firm hold upon the
minds OF voters. and woe be to the men or party
who will dare to defy this sentiment. The trai-
hc In intoxicants must be lawfully conducted or
il must cease altogether.
North Manchester Journal: The fact that we
have United States is due to the Union sol
dier, and we believe the time will soon be here
when the people will condemn the one-man
power that steps between their representatives
and the deserving soldier and saves to the gov
eminent pittance that had been granted him
bya grateful people.
Terre Haute Express: The first year of Demo
cratic rule is evidence that the Democrats are
extravagant. Cut down the expenses of the gov
ernment. and then it will be time enough to talk