The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-05
Fair E~iectioo. Demanded.


Chairman Huston proposed to Chairman Jew
EFT. Of the Democratic State central committee,
that an agreement be entered into concerning
distribution Of the officers of election so as to
give each party a fair and as far as possible an
equal standing on the election boards. The fol-
lowing in this connection was, yesterday, given
out for publications:
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 3, 1888.
It is hereby requested and directed. that in all
election precincts where the inspector is a Democrat
he shall appoint a judge and clsrl; to be selected by
inspector is a Republican he shall appoint a Judge and
clerk to be selected by the Democrats of the precinct.
JAMES N. HUSTON,
Chairman Republican State Cent. Com.
CHARLES l.. JRwETT.
Chairman Democratic State Cent. Com.
Chairman Jewett, on sending back the agree
ment with his signature, also sent the following:
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4. 1883.
Hon. James N. Huston, Chairman Republican state
Central COMMITTEES, Indianapolis, Ind:
Dear Sir-I return herewith the agreement relating
TO the appointment Of judges and clerks of election,
which 1 have signed and fully approve.
This act of ours, which impresses me as o decided
step in the way of securing a fair election, has sug-
gested another, which will, no doubt. be sven more
far-reaching in its good effects. With the full approval
of the Democratic State executive committed, l SUBJ
nit it as a proposition for your consideration.
] propose the formation of a committee composed
of one hundred members, fifty of which shall be
named by your committee and fifty by our COMMITTEES,
or, which / think better, forty five by yours, forty
five by ours, and ten by the Prohibition State COM
mittee, all TO be reputable citizens of this city.
The business of this committee shall be to discover
and punish illegal voting and election frauds of every
description, and to establish branches under like con-
ditions in every county in the State.
To such a committee, fairly c~onstitu led, the Demo.
cratic State committee will give hearty support.
i invite your immediate and favorable considsra.
ton of this offer. No matter which rartv prsvails.
let us all work together to preserve the law and up
hold the honor OF Indiana
Your obedient ser want.
CHARLES j. JRwETT
Chairman Democratic State Committee.
In response to this Chairman Huston ad-
dressed the following to Mr.. Jewett last night:
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. a, 1883.
Hon. Chas. l.. Jcwett, Chairman Democratic State
Committee, Indianapolis, Ind:
Dear Sir-I acknowledge the re ceipt of your favor
of this date, containing. properly signed by You, the
agreement sent you on the Sd inst. This agreement
is the same as entered into betw cen the two party or
CARNATIONS IN former years. and / think with satisfac.
ton to all parties. Referring TO the proposition you
make regarding the formation of a committee com
posed of 100 members, l would. say that, as you are
doubtless aware, there is now existing a COMMITTEES Of
ing for its president and the c hartman of its executive
COMMITTEES. Democrats: its attorney, a Prohibitionist;
its secretary and treasurer, II republicans.
This committee is made up equally of Democrats
and Republicans. and has for its object the proven
ton and punishment of illegal voting, and of election
frauds of every description. Being already organized,
and having had vsluabsey perience in the work it was
organized to accomplish, it cam certainly be more eff
fective than . new comInittee that might be formed
at this time.
With the consent and hearty approval of our conn.,
mittee, / have forwarded 70 the treasurer of this
committee of one hundred my check for $500,
which sum shall be expended under their direction in
giving rewards for the apprehension of any persons
violating the election LAYS OF this State.
can assure you that Republicans are now, and
ever have been, in favor Of an honest ballot and a fair
count. Very respectfully yours,
JAMES n. HUSTON,
Chairman.
The following explains itself:
INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 4, 1888.
Hon. Alexander B.. Conduit, President of the Com.
mittee of One Hundred, indianapolis, Ind:
Dear Sir-Ycu viii please find inclossd my check
on the Indianapolis. National Bank. payable TO the Or
der of William r. Gallup, treasurer, on account OF
reward fund, for $500.
This contribution is made in behalf of the Indiana