The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-09
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings of
Various Kinds in the Two States.
The Chesley Chambers Case Called and Post
poned-Wedded TO Dying Man-North-
ern Poultry Association-Glean
INDIANA.
The Case OF Chesley Chambers Postponed,
Owing to Judge BicknelPs Absence.
Special TO the IndIanacolis Journal

Owing to Judge BicIxneii's Absence.
Special TO the Indianaooais Journal
BLooMIEGToN. Feb. a-The case of Chesley
Chambers, the now famous Monon express rob-
Der, was called up in court to-day. Chambers
was present, in accordance with the require
msnts of the $4,000 bond which he is under.
On motion of the States attorney. the was
continued for another term of court, and the
prisoner was allowed to remain at liberty under
the old bond. He seems not to be uneasy
regarding the coming trial, and says he viii not
be convicted. He Is not alarmed regarding tho
statement that the State has new evidence
against him. The case was continued for the
reason that Judge Bicknell, before whom the
last trial was held, could not be psesent
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Repubican Nominations in Wabash.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH, Feb. 8-The Republicans of Wa
bash county met in delegate convention to-day,
to choose county ticket. Hon. Stephen jerks,
of Chester township. made chairman of the
convention. and Warner Bigler secretary. The
regular work of tho convention did not begin un-
til the afternoon session. Hon. Alex. Hess, of
this city, was placed in nomination for Repre-
sentative, and there being no opposition, the
nomination was made unanimous, amid much
enthusiasm. Mr.. Hess was called to the stage,
whore he delivered spirited speech, in which
the gentleman referred in fitting terms to Wa
bash county's last representative, Hon. Warren
Ct. Sayre, who, the speaker believed, would be
called to a higher post of honor when the State
convention assembled. The mention of Mr..
Sayre's name provoked loud cheering. Mr.. Hess
has already served term in the General Assem-
bly, and is well-known and quite popular at the
capital. His nomination is regarded as . wise
The,convention to-day was marked by a spirit
of harmony and the best of feeling pre-
vailed the only contest was over tho
middle and northern districts. Mr.. John v.
Oyler was renominated as the candidate for
commissioner for the southern district. In the
middle district there were four candidates, j. d.
Starouck, Warren Mason, NJ w. Ross. and John
III. Bruner The two latter residents of this
city. Wabash has not secured repres entative
years, and it was thought here that the claims
of the city would be recognized. but the conven-
ton willed differently. The first ballot resulted
81; starbuck. %; total, 1876 Ninety-nine
votes were necessary for choice. Ross and
Mason Withdrew. and tho result of the second
ballot was Starbuck. 115;- Brunsr, II. Mr..
Starbuck prominent farmer and 6rstclass
man in every particular. His nominatian
made unanimous on motion OF his opponent
But one ballot was necessary for choice on
commissioner for the northern district. The
vote stood: j. j. Lukens, 115; H. L. Grouinger.
so. The nomination of Mr.. Lukens was made
unanimous. John c. Chinworth WAS renominat-
ed for treasurer, Howard Squires for sher-
if. and Frank Knight for surveyor. All
of these gentlemen have proven competent Off
Gals and there was opposition to them. w.
W. Woods was chosen candidate for coroner.
After the nominations there were loud calls
for Sayre, and when the wellknown form of
the Speaker ap peared in the aisle he was greet.
ed by perfect ovation. Mr.. Sayre mounted
the stage and delivered one of his characteristic
efforts against tho common enemy-the Demo
cratic party. The conduct of that organization
in both State and national affairs was arraigned
in . scathing Tho speech of Mr..
Sayre electrified the audience, and it was pro-
the key note for the coming struggle.