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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26
POLITICAL NOTES.

IT will require AL votes to nominate at Chi
cago The convention will contain $50 dele
gates
NEBRASKA State Journal: To Benjamin Har-
rison, greeting: There's a light in the window
for thee"
NEW YORK Tribune: There is Democratic
club in ST. Louis called the Vest Club, in honor
of the Missouri Senator. A vest club is better
than bloody shirt club, but, perhaps. if it took
of its vest bloody shirt would be disclosed.
NEW YORK Press: The old soldiers need ex-
pect nothing from the Democrats and they will
not be disappointed. Let them form column
and at the general engagement in November
place good. sound Republican in command of
the army.
THE San Francisco Chronicle, one of the most
prominent Republican organs in California, as
serts that Senator Stanford could not carry
single county in the State, and that his boom is
encouraged By Democrats, because they know
his weakness.
MINNESOTA Journal: There are five candidates
for Governor in Arkansas. and they are all
stumping the State in joint debate. Three cir
cusses intended to visit Arkansas this Nepring
but they cancelled their dates when they learned
cf the superior attractions offered by home
talent
MILWAUKEE Sentinel: Notwithstanding that
Chairman Barnum, of the Democratic national
committee. vouchsafes the information that the
contest this year will be between Blaine and
Cleveland, and mere repetition of that four
years ago, work is being pushed on the new
auditorium building in Chicago. and prepara-
tions and preliminaries for Republican nomi-
mating convention continue usual.
MARY had q little lamb
And snow-white was its fleece;
Upon its covering Congressman
Spoke many a tariff piece.
Merchant Traveller.
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Fourth District,

The caucus Of the Fourth distries passed Cd
tremendously, with the exception Of slight
ruffae created by resolution isdorsing the Hon.
Hugh McMullen. of Dearborn county, a candi
date for the Supreme Bench. in opposition e
the candidacy OF Judge Howk. A motion wni
made authorizing the chairman to appoint
committee Of one from each county to draw U;
q list of nominations for the various eommittee
men and delegates. The committee retired ans
in a short time reported tbs following. which
was adopted without dissenting vote:
viceprssdent--C. r.. Cory, Franklin.
Assistant Secretary--R. f. Davis, Ohio.
Committee Organization - Geo. o. Pless
Switzerland.
On Observation-Disclosures a. Korbaly. JefTsts.
On Credentials-E. G. Nicklans Jeherscn
State Central Committee - Ferdinand IA
Franklin county.
Delegates 10 National Eonvention-Ersnk n.
man. of Dearborn. and James X. E=sng, OF pecatue
Alternates. Squire Rude, of Union county, and j. l.
Benham, OF Ripley.
Presidential Eleetor-Nieholas CoFnstt. OF Ripley
contingent. @. s. Tandy, Of Switzsrland
Mr. Slater. Ct DearboFn, otferea resolution,
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HENRY GEORGE says in his free-trade or
gan, the Standard: 1--WE real free traders,
whose aim is the abolition of the last shred
of duty, have, indeed, good reason to be
satisfied with the work of the [Mills] com,
mittee, and with the efficient support the ad-
ministratiOn has evidently given it." Thus
do the free traders who have the courage os
their convictions give away" the cowardly
bill is not free trade measure.
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why the Letter Was written.


Regarding his card OF yesterday morning Sem
ator Mcdonald said, to Journal reporter:
'My purpose was to bring the attention OF
the convention to my views the subject OF
instructing for the vice-presidency tried to
use plain language, and / think made myself
understood. My plea is simply that 1t is lower
ing the position of the Democratic party
of the State for it to urge the NOM
ination of man for the Office OF Vice -president.
1t is thing altogether without precedent, and
will not affect the other States. / would oppose
the thing even though I favored the man who
was to be presumably benefited by it
do you expect others to join you in your OPP
position to such movemeutp
'I am quite confident that nothing but tho
apprehensions Of those who are now candidates
for Office. lest an expression on the subject
would injure their success, prevents them from
expressing the same sentiment concerning the
matter, and / am sure that vast majority of
those over the State whose opinions ought to be
sought, aud who have influence In the councils
of the party, agree with me-
"It has been stated that President Cleveland
has expressed himself favorably toward Gov.
Grayis candidacy"
''There is not a particle of foundation for the
statement-noJ particle. / know whereof
] speak when 1 say that President Cleve-
land has not expressed a preference for any
man. On the contrary, ne has been exceedingly
cireumspect in matters OF this nature, and &c
would be very unusual for q man In DIS position
to express an opinion on the subject. The
President. has left public opinion to form itself
in that matter. Of course, do not favor Gray's
candidacy for the vice-pres1dency, but that is
not the chief question. The point as 1 said be-
fore, is that it lowers the position of the State
to do such thing"
You do not think, then, that the movement
in favor of Gray extends further than this
State2"
lido not. When Governor Hill was thought
to be a presidential quantity Gray and his
alliance
his friends but they dropped that when il was
seen that Hill would not be ia the race"
'Will there be any organized opposition to
Gray in the convention27
Il do not know. as am not delegate. IF
had been a delegate in the convention would
have opposed Instructing for any person for the
vice presidency. Hendricks was nominated
four years ago without his State having in
dorsed him for the place. and no one had heard
Englishs name mentioned for the vice presi-
dency when he was nominated for that Office at
Cincln NATL
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Hon. William Henderson. in condemning the
Coy-Suliivan election frauds, should not
necessarily be regarded as suspicious. The
eleventh hour conversion has, however, some
symptoms of forced growth, and there is
danger that it will wither under the first cold
blast from the Democratic machine. Should
it survive this ordeal, it may be regarded as
genuine. Mr.. Henderson's influence contin-
ues to grow
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Harrison's Triumph.

bheIbyVlIIe hepubIIcan.
General Harrison has triumphed over the
most bitter attacks of the Democratic press of
Indiana and will have at Chicago solid deleea-
tion For the last sixty days the Democrats
papers of Indiana have made a most disgraceful
fight on General Harrison. and descended to the
lowest depths in their efforts to defeat him. but
the rank and Gle of the Republican party stood
nobly by him, and victory now perches upon
his banners. Chicago will be alive with Hair
risou men next June
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NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that ex-Sena-
tor Mcdonald was defeated in his own ward
sarded by the Democracy outside of Indiana
ne considerable of statesman, and his opin-
ishS on Gray's candidacy are likely to have
scme weight in ST. Louis, whether they affect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

THE Sentinel reminds impecunious Demo
ssats who are aspiring to the position of dis
taiet delegates to the national convention that
tAe position carries with il an assessment for
osntingsnt expenses, and Imposes tax
upon incumbents' finances which is apt to be
BY TO means Insignificant Thia is evil
identity an attempt on the part of the fine
haired Democracy 70 rule out the majority.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

THE convention will indorse Cleveland to-
day. 1t has to; it is Hobson's choice. Hun
CRY and thirsty as the Democracy is it can
muster but one candidate for the biggest
Office of all, and him it doesn't like and takes
on compulsion. Poor Democracy!
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A Great Figure In History,

Boston Herald.
In estimating the most foreeful figure of the
Morton, of Indiana, should not be left out of
the account He fought Fessenden, Trum bull,
Edmunds and Sherman in combination on sew
eral measures of the reconstruction era and
overcame them ALL Senator Morton was the
most powerful, and, we inclined to think,
the most BILE man in public life of that period
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

WE sincerely hope the convention will
nominate Green Smith for something. The
only improvement we could suggest to a
s!,ket with his name on it would be the addi-
tion of DR.. Harrison, Warden Howard and
Sim Coy But if he is nominated we shall
insist on his paying that s..
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Many Ran Against a snag.

Coy's gang ran the Marion county Democratic
convention last Saturday. and nominated their
candidates. The tally-sheet foreers may be
able to retain their influence with the Doodle
element of the party but there are some Demo
Gratis who will not cover under the party LASH
even If it Ii presidential year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

WHY all this racket about Munson's recon
aidering his withdrawal He has high author
ity for it. Grover Cleveland virtually pledged
himself not to be candidate for reelection
and subsequently changed his mind, regard
less Of the pledge. Mr.. Munson has the same
privilege The idea of holdings Democratic
oficer-seeker to pledge is ridiculous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26
Tse McDonald Faction.

Gosnen Iifnes.
The Michigan City Dispatch, Democratic.
states the correctly when it Gays that Gov.
Gray defeated the Mcdonald faction at Indiana
polls. Democracy has sunk so low IN Indiana
that the portion of it represented By Hon. j.
Z. Mcdonald il confemptuensly looked upon as
faction BY the big Gray COY majority.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

THE Sentinel yesterday was mainly filed
with explanatory cards and vicious attacks of
Democrats against one another, but it found
room to remark that ''the Democratic con-
vention promises to be harmonious and
enthusiastic gathering Harmonious is good.
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EX-SENATOR MCDONALD and Hon. James
n. Rice both carded the papers yesterday for
the first time in their lives. The exigencies
IF the grand ola party required it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

BEFORE Green Smith aspires to place on
the emocrat;e State ticket he should pay the
State the So he owes on account of salary
illegally drawn as usurping Lieutenant-gov-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26
THE DISTRICT MEETINGS.
Officers OF the Convention, Electors and Ma
tional Deleg stes Chosen.

Officers OF the Convention, Electors and Ma
tional Delegs tes Chosen.
Last evening the several district delegations
met and arranged their representation on the
official list of the convention, selecting district
presidential electors and delegates to the ma
tional convention. Into some of the meetings
the discussions among candidates and theix
friends were carried. causing prolonged sessions
and lively discussions The Gray influence was
in the ascendency. bat here and there che oppo.
sition made itself known. The First district
delegates avoided anything that would lead to
turmoil, although it is thought a majority OF
them oppose the Endorsement of Gray. They
have q candidate and, while he is without
competitor. they regard it wise to do nothing
that viii conflict with their purpose to push
Judge Niolack as eubernstorial factor in ths
convention. They selected the following to
represent them in the positions named
Vicepresident-Calvin Jones, Spencer county.
Assistant Secretary--Harry Hedden Wander burg.
Committee on Organization--A- Il Tyler Pike.
On Platform-Wm- Louden, Posey.
On Credentials-John WaIz, Posey.
State Central Committeeman--E. p Richards
Pike.
Delegates to National Conventional. e. McCul.
Tough, Gibson; VIM. Rahm, jr. Vanderburg Aternates
Gustave Hutstener, Perry. D. G. Ashley, Pike.
Presidential Electors. B. Vance, Vanderburg
contingent elector, Samuel H Kidd, Gibson.
The meeting recommended John g. ShankliI
for delegase-atrla rge.
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WHEN the Gray crowd took Mr.. Mcdonald
for senile wreck, whom it was not worth
while to consider, they made bad blunder.
The old Roman hits from the shoulder yet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

MEMBERS of the Washington contingent
have patrcnizing way about them which.
added to their store Clothes is very aggra.
waiting to the rural rooster who is still out in
AZ ld
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The Second district delegates, without mucl
trouble, chose the following for thor represent
atives in the POSITIONS named:
Vice-president-John Benz Crawford.
Assistant Secretary-John ID. Caater. Orange.
Committee Permanent OrganiEation-C.
Thorpe. Daviess.
Committee Platform and Resolutions-W.
Taylor Dubois.
Committee on Credontias--H v. Novel;, Greene
State Central Conmittee-M. J. Niblack. Knox.
DoleEates-J w Ogden, Davis: L f. Mullinis
Green. Alternates, August Kockner, Dubois; Davi
II. Allison, Lawrence.
Elector-Cntler s. Dobbins, MARTINI contlnGena
d. F. Baker. Knox.
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he Robs Up Again.
Boston Herall


Old Saddlebaes Mcdonald seems to have lost
his grip on the boosters. He once doomed mp
for the vice. presidency. Now be gets left for
delegate from his ward 20 the Indiana
State convention. How have the mighty faileu
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

WHILE the lamp holds out to burn, the
vilest sinner may return and the sentinePs
hardness IN joining With the small but
spectacle element Or its party, headed by the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

SENATOR VOORHEES, will not attend the
convention. He probably felt he had dis
,harged his duty to the party in defending
Coy and Bernhamer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

PERHAPS few tubs of oleomargarine at
creamery butter prices might make things
run smoothly in the convention to-day. The
Insane Hospital purveyor could furnish it.
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Third District.

The moeting of the Third district delegates
was very brief. The delegates proceeded imme
diately to the selection of committeeman ans
delegates, which. was done. in most instances
by reclamation. The following was the result
vice-president-Paul Rising. Floyd.
Assistant Secretary-Jonathan Peters, Floyd.
Committee on Observation-Disclosures w. Schinds.
Floyd.
On Resolutions-John o. Lawler, Washington.
On Observation-Disclosures Dixon, Jennings.
State Central Committee-George W. Baxter. Clark
Delegates to the National Convention-O. @
Stealey, Clark, and Wayne Cook, Harrison. Altet
nate delegates, Eli w. Menaugh, Washington, AMI
Barney GLADDEN., Scott.
Presidential Elector-Charles L. Jewett. Floyd
contingent, Byfort Z. Long, jackson.
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THERE is reason to suspect that even thus
early the Sentinel regards the road to Demo
cratic reform a very rocky one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

Mr. BYNUM had hard struggle to prevent
Leon Bailey from pulling him on the track
Cor Governor, but he seems to have con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

The Indiana Democrats thought they had
prepared for all sorts of attacks, but they
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

Mr.. MCDONALD even went so far as to
name names" There is no halfway work
with him when he gets his war-paint on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

Now. Leon Bailey's reputation as mind
reader is ruined. His attempt to interpret
Bynum's gubernational aspirations was dis
nal failure
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Mr.. McDoNALD's letter drops on the Gray
boom with q dull and sickening thud.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26

THE Gray boom experienced setback
when DIR. Mcdonald dipped his sharp pointed
pen in ink.
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No wonder Governor Gray didn't want Mr..
Mcdonald in the convention.
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THE SINGING pILGRIM.
one of h Finest Entertainm ents Ever
Given Here.

One of the most enjoyable entertain
ments ever given in the Cheyenne opera
house was that rendered theater goers by
Philip Phillips, the Singing Pilgrim, last
evening.
MI. Phillips is an educated gentleman.
a fluent speaker with graphic descriptive
powers and a trained vocalist whose sweet
voice charms the audience. The gentle
man has travelled in every state in the
American union and in twenty different
foreign countries, besides reading extern.
sively.
The views exhibited by the powerful
lime light photo optician have been select
ed with the greatest care for the special
delectatiou of American audiences. The
views are typical, interesting, true to life
and colored in the most artistic style by
London artists. AS shown the views were
twenty feet square and one could see that
the utmost attention had been given to
the details of each scene.
Last evening Mr.. Phillips rendered
three songs, accompanying himself on the
organ. With each verse a most magnifi-
cent picture was presented. This portion
of the programme was alone worth much
more to lovers of the beautiful than the
price of admission.
A pleasing feature was the splendid
transformation scenes produced in superb
style by the London artist who manages
the mechanical branch of the entertain,
ment.
Last evening the Singing Pilgrim took
his audience from New York harbor across
the continent to the Golden Gate, thence
to the Sandwich Islands, New Zealand,
Australia, Ceylon md India, hating at
Bombay. Tonight the journey will be
from the Suez canal, through the Holy
Land. Egypt, Italy, France, England,
Scotland and Ireland.
THE LEADER with pleasure states that
the entertainments are interesting and in
structive. Those who heard him last
night admit their inability to express
their delight.
The prices are very lows, 80, so and
Is cents.
, 1888-06-29
HE is HOME AGAIN.
Gehm, the Fugitive Jail Breaker, in
His Old Quarters.
He Tells of His Travels After the
Escape.
Sees Pursuers While Hiding Near
This City.

Sheriff Sharpless was among the Chey-
enne gentlemen who returned from the
East . yesterday morning. He landed
eight Wyoming c%onyicts safely in Joliet
and proceeded to Chicago. where he at
tended the Republican convention the last
two days and heard the delegates shout
themselves hoarse for Harrison and Nor
ton. Mr.. Sharpless tells of soma lively
experiences during the great crush
in Chicago. Hotels were packed,
streets crowded and everybody and
everything on the move. During the last
day train loads of people left the city. but
the crowd did not p~erceptibly diminish.
While en- route home the sheriff halted
at Kearney. Neb., and picked up John
Gehm, one of the prisoners who escaped
from the Laramie county Jail some two
weeksago and was captured by a Nebraska
official. The fugitive was ironed when
turned over to Sheriff S~harpless and was
returned to his old cell without incident.
Gehm frankly ~recounts his travels since
leaving the Jail. When on the roof of the
building he narrowly escaped sustaining
serious injuries by becoming e%ntangled in
a wire supporting a stove pipe. He was
sent sprawling on the tin roof, making a
terrible racket. and almost falling to the
ground. 1t was at this iuncture that. the
men hesitated and seriously thought of
,.ot,,rp,nr - thair aallo and mara caan hu
Mr.. and Mrs. John Eaden.
The prodigal prisoner says that after
reaching the ground he ran through the
alley to Eddy street, proceeded north a
couple of blocks and then turned east
ward. By this time he was well nigh
exhausted, and lay down for half an hour
inside a high board fence.
Becoming rested Gehm made a long
detour to the east and south, finally strik-
ing Crow creek. where he continued in
hiding the remainder OF the night and
the following day. From his isolated re-
treat Gehm declares hat he sighted Dep
uties Sharpless and SmalleY, who were
searching for him, and upon several occa-
sions felt certain that he would be cap
tured. Gehm states that but for the
name of being taken on the prairie he
would have surrendered the day after
escaping.
Monday night, twenty-four hours after
the delivery, the fugitive boarded a Union
Pacific freight train and in due time
reached Kearney, the home of his broth
er. He was almost Immediately arrested by
the sheriff there, that official having been
duly posted by Sheriff Sharpless, who
thought that Gehm would visit his
brother.
1t appears that Gehm comes of a re-
spectacle family. A few years ago a
gentleman in this city acted as the con,
yict's agent in the settlement of an estate
in Germany in which Gehm was interest,
ed. He soon squandered the monay and
tell into bad company.