The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-08
SCHEMES GF COY AND GANG.
The Little Boss Takes Charge of the New
disappointed Election Inspectors.
How the Police Force Is Being Used in the
Interests of the Democratic Party
Features Of the Local Campaign.

after they pass the probabilities of fraud, and
come into the hands Of the canvsssing board.
Right there is the danger of defeat said gen
tleman yesterday, ''and the progress of the Off
cial count should be watched from the first vote
TO the last Such suggestions touch the sensi-
tive nature of Sim Coy, who appointed
the inspectors, although the Coun-
tv Commissioners have given the Sc
lections the formality of approval, to
meet the requirements of law. That Coy at
taches the largest Importance to this board is
not the whim of supposition or mere idle talk.
From the time the Democrats secured major
Ety of the commissioners it has been his con-
slant boast that that fact gave them control of
election inspectors "And will see to it," Coy
has autioritatively announced time ard again,
a'that no Republican is appointed"
The new inspectors have made haste, under
Che direction of the little boss, to present them
selves at the Auditors Office to qualify. 1t is
simple formaity, the taking of an OATH and
writing receipt for taiysheets, poll-books and
other election essentials. Butthere lisa meaning
Ia the oath worth keeping as memorandum for
contingencies on election day. It's last clause
seads, II will not knowingly permit any person
knowingly refuse the vote of any
qualified elsctor, or cause any delay
20 persons Offering to VOTE further than is neces
gary to procure satisfactory information OF the
qualifications of such person as an elector." This
Is worth remembering, IS the inspectors have
seen at to pay more attention TO Coy's orders to
appear at once and qualify rather than to the re-
quest of the auditor. The Commissioners and
the auditor did not notify these persons. 1t was
Coy, chairman of the Democratic county central
n q dOubt assumed that
tive because they are his appointments.
But all Democrats who have thus received
SSimeons mark of favor are not inclined to show
any appreciation Of it. notably Police Commits
soner Murphy and Joseph Becker. of the
Eleventh ward. and Pat Manly, of the Fifteenth.
They have declined positively to serve Mr..
Murphy came to the auditor yesterday and
said Il have received a notification OF my APP
pointment as an election inspector l do not
know whether it is official or not presume it
is, as it comes from Sim Coy. will not serve.
] do not think it proper for police commissioner
to hold that Office; ami, BESIDES have other
business to attend to-"
"Your colleague on the police force was also
appointedr suggested reporter.
$50 see, but do not think Mr. Downing
will accept. Ee is out of town now, but will
be back election day. Yet he suffers SO much
from the asthma that he can hardly attend to
the duties of Inspector"
The little boss was told of these decinations,
Rnd 1t seemed to nettle him. his characteristic
good humor giving way to an exasperated feel
ing when he SAID: "That is the best lot Of In
speetors ever selected in this county. Every
One OF them is good man."
A little while before this. Jacob Bamberger,
Inspector of the First precinct of the Fourth
ward, also resented any alluslons to the coming
board of canvassers. Simeon's order for imme-
Aiate appearance was referred to in question to
n deputy auditor if he had any of these orders
on file.
are printed notices signed by Coy as chairman
ot the committee"
mot as chairman of the County Commission
Arss"
mo" with laugh which caused Bombarga r
60 have his turn, which expressed more or less
heat Of temper, in saying, Sim Coy has right
barger especially wants4o do the behests of the
boss. whether they appear Prescriptions or not
Commissioner Murphy. in declining Coy's IA
vOr in this regard, did not stop to explain why
the police have not, for the past two months, ar
rested violators of the liquor law. It seems
to be understood that whatever en-
forcement of this law is to be
carried out during the campaign shall fall with
In the province of the grand jury. Last term
this body returned thirty nine liquor indict-
ments, covering the IL o'clock requirements and
Sunday violations. The offenses occurred dur
ing August. but in that month and September
the police did not make single arrest of sa-
ioon.keeper for selling after hours or
on Sunday. The Mayor was asked
about this anomaly when the violations
ere matters of popular notice. II have been
approached by great many citizens about the
negligence of the police in this regard" he said
"They want to know why the law is not en-
forced and have gone so far as to threaten an
appeal to the Council 1t is fact that l have
not had a liquor case before me for two months
The grand jury returned indictments but the
police have done nothing" The jury is now in
session, and doubtless will return few more in
dctments Of this kind, which, like those re-
turned in August will be held over until after
the election. In the meantime, the police will
excuse their negligence by referring the matter
to the jurors.
1t is noticeable, also, that the city, sirce the
campaign began, has either become more than
ordinarily free from law breakers, or there is a
profitable winking at disorderly conduct, exces-
sive drunkenness and other misdemeanors The
City Court docket the past two or three weeks
has gradually diminished, until yesterday the
Mayor did not have a case of any kind before
aim. 1t is understood that Sim Coy has recently
5aken pains to call the attention of certain
officers to his claim that he put them on the
xorce and got them their promotion Policemen
can quietly return the favor by admonishing the
law breakers not to do it again and remember
their kindness when the time comes. There is
enough evidence to Justify this SUSPICION and
since Commissioners Murphy and Downing do
not want 10 serve as inspectors, they may find
it worth while. In the interest of fair elections
and partisan police force to inquire
whether Sim Coy is for the time being
member of the commission, as he is one of
the Board of County Commissioners, by virtue
of his position as chairman of the Democratic
county central committee
The Democrats aver that their people are in
tens5iy enthusiastic for the whole ticket, but in
the wards that give that party the heaviest ma
iorities there is an undercurrent at work that
threatens to sweep away the county and leeisa
tive tickets. AS to the latter there is very little
talk except among the immediate friends of the
candidates I'VE have an ordinary ruu of nom
inees for the Legislature" said Democrat
''Fhere is no particular strength about them
This is bad enough but when you consider that
each was nominated by the most virulent
opposition to the candidates before the conven-
ton supported by Bynum and his friends, you
can understand the load they have TO carry.
The only particular strength see they are get