The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-16

THE l.
Gent for an honest and economical administration of
government, local and general and that when the
Enumeration of public officers large that it
serves as an incentive to cornptol IN politics and
ton should be made rs is consistent with the public
welfare.
That public printing and advertising should be given
to the lowest responsible bidder.
Prohibition by political action is only test of
party fealty.
An additional resolution was adopted indors-
ing the declaration OF the State committee, of
Jan. z last concerning the policy of local nom
nations and the attitude Of the party repre-
sentatlves relative thereto
Judge w. n. Land, of Gibson county, thought.
the platform might contain demand for pro-
hibition law At this time. He offered it
suggestion merely. as he believed such law
could be sustained under the recent decision OF
the United States Supreme Court The presld-
ing officer, though, asked TIE delegates if they
were ready to demand anything of the old par
ties. Several noes" answered him. and that
cut on any proposition looking to prohibitory
laws except through the Prohibition party.
The Womans Christian Temperance Union
presented communication signed by its presl-
dent Mrs I r. Nichols. asking that resolu-
ton adopted at the national meeting or the
Union in Nashville, last November. be approved
by the convention. this request granted,
the resolution reading:
with deep sense of tho significance of such
action, women. represent tives of thirtyseven
States and FIVE Territories. do most solemnly urge
upon all political parties and partisan papers the duty
Of avoiding in the pending presidential camuagn the
personal vfcaton and abuse that cnaracterized the
last and call upon them TO consider the fact that
hands concord and cooperation, which is the most
practical proof that issues dead and that the
naien nnrnoses We nrotes* as women AGAINST this
outrage upon the growing spirit of fraternity and
terate the cry of the great General, Let us have
peace"
A Prohibition party like all others, must have
money to meet current expenses and this fact
DIR. W. A Spurgeon, of Delaware, impressed
the delegates by asking FOR $2O0'to pay rent
for the opers-house and other bills. Within ten
minutes $l89 of the amount was raised. He then
explained TO them the plan the national ex-
ecutive committee had adopted to secure hnan-
cial resources for the campaign 1t is proposed
to secure SO from voter out of one hundred
which is to go the national fund, So from
every one in ten which Is to go to the State
work and 50 from every one in five for the pur-
pose of county organization On this basis
apportionment of all the counties In the State
has been made. Some have already paid in their
dues others have paid more, and in others
still the full amount mas been pledged.
Sylvester johnson called attention to the i'm
portance of beginning preparations for the
national convention. at which some say there
will be 10000 visitors. IL was moved by him
that committee of three be appointed with
power to select subcommittee to DO all the
necessary work in regard to the hall. arranging
for the entertainment of delegates and visitors
and to make all other preparations necessary.
Mr.. johnson. the motion prevailing, was ap-
pointed chairman of the committee of three
the other members of which he himself has the
power to select.
A large majority of the delegates preferred to
complete the work of the convention in nomi-
mating q ticket before going to dinner; hence
two or three motions to adjourn were defeated
without much trouble. Nominations for Gov
being called for. Dr. r. T. Brown named
the Rev. Jasper S. Hughes, of Marion county.
Mrs. Brown came to the assistance of her hus-
band in extolling the character and ability of
Mr.. Hughes. s. W. Rose, of Indianapolis, nomi-
mated Judge w. n Land. of Gibson. John B.
Ratliff, of Grant was also named by James L.
kingsbury, but declined On the call of the
districts the Fourth. Sixth and Thirteenth voted
without division for Hughes, but in the others
Judge Land got so few votes that his aggregate
amounted only to 654 TO 476z for his competitor.
The Judge, before the vote was announced.
moved to make the nomination of Mr.. Hughes
unanimous, which was done.
For observation-disclosures. the Rev. John
Brazlton, of Jennings. was named, but Robert
Denny. suggesting that it would hardly do to
take two ministers from the same church. the
Christian, for the two nominees to lead the
ticket, Mr. Brazilton declined. and John w.
Baxter, of DeKalb, who, as the delegate nom-
mating, said. lis good Methodist and will make
good mix" was made the nominee by acclama-
ton. DIR. W. 4. Spurgeon, of Delaware, for Sec
rotary of State, and Thomas Marvel, of Gibson.
for Auditor of State, were nominated by accla
nation but for Treasurer of State there was a
contest between j. W. Cromwell. of Allen. DR..
Allen Furnas. of Hendricks, and o. P. G. Evans,
of Tippecanoe. The voting gave DR.,
Furnas q decided majority early in the
call and in the footngs he bad $40 to Cromwelis
148 and Evans's 80. For Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction. Prof. G. H. Kiracofe, of Barthol-
omew, was nominated without opposition. For
Reporter of the Supreme Court. T. c. Barnes,
of Carr. defeated S. w. Haynes, Of Jay, by
1881 to 2435. For Attorney general. Elwood
Hunt, of Parke, was nominated by reclamation.
For Supreme Judge, w. n. Land, for the First,
and Judge w. R. Coffey, of Brown. for the Sec
ond district had opposition. but the nomi-
nation for the Third district contested by
Newton RurreH. of Wells, and VIM. T.. LenvIs-
ty of Grant the former being selected by 1913
votes to 119 for his competitor. Below is the
full ticket:
For Governor-J. s. HUGHES of Marion county.
tenantgovernor-JOHN w. BAXTER, De-
Kalb.
secretary of state-DR. W. A. STURGEON, Della
Auditor of state-THoMAS MARVEL. Gibson.
Treasurer of State-AILEN FURNAS Hendricks.
Superintendent of Public Instruction-C. H.
KIRACOFE, Bartholomew.
Reporter of the Supreme COURT. @. BARNES,
Cass.
orneygeneral-ELwOoD HUNT. Parke
Judges of the upreme Court-First district. W. n.
LAND. Gibson; Second. W. r. COFFEY, Brown;
Third, NEWTON BURREI4L4 Wells.
A telegram in reply to that of Mr.. Cranfl was
ordered, and a motion to request the national
convention to suspend its proceedings the
Both of May inst, during the hours the soldiers
graves were being decorated, was carried. The
candidate for Governor then spoke several min
utes, after which the convention adjourned.
BASEBALL AFFAIRS.