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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
PHASES OF THE CAMPAIGN
A Statement from Lieutenant-GOvernOr
Robertson as to His Candidacy.
The Organization of Republican Clubs Is Car
ried on with Great Succsss-Primary
Meetings in the Wards Tonight

Observation-Disclosures Robertson, on being
asked last night to give an authoritative state
meut Of his position In regard to the guberna-
torial race. said that be became o candidate
more from . combination OF circumstances than
by his own desires and ambitions; that he did
not seek the nomiEAtiontor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In 1856, but did oil be could reasonably do to
avoid making the race until it seemed to be the
imperative demand Of his party, which he was
nota liberty to refuse. He recognizes fully
the right Of the party to nominate whom it
pleases, and also the right of any Republican to
DO q candidate and submit bis
claims to the convention, and be
desires to find no fault with any one who
SO desires to be q candidate for any Office. and
that he expects TO support the successful candi-
dates with the same kind OF support he would
expect from them IL successful himself; that
while he feels the most kindly feeling toward
newspaper men, he has not sought at any time
to De interviewed, and has frequently been mis-
represented, probably by the necessity the re-
porter was in to boil down a
long conversation into a snail space;
that he has At no time intended to be again. and
Tor the third time. a candidate for the Office Of
Lieutenant governor, having had ell be wants
lrthat direction; that. while il IL usually true
that one should obey all reasonable demands OF
bis party. he thinks all just men will agree with
him that it would be unreasonable to call upon
MIN to abandon his profession to run a third
time for a wholly unremunerative position.
NO party has q right to require a faith
tui adherent to impoversh himself in its service.
mat from assurances made by letter and in per-
son from many quarters of the State he has
oeen ied to believe that many honest men. who
are not partisans, but affiliate with the Demo
cratic party, desire to rebuke that party for its
Infamous course in the winter OF 1887, and
would vote for him If nominated, but that. If
the party does not care to use that element Of
strength. 1t has the power and perhaps
the right to say so, and take up what seems
more important issues; but hs has not
been Informed what more i Important issue there
Is than the one which involves the right of the
people to elect their officers, and to have their
Will ooeyed. That he wishes IL understood that
when he says he is not q candidate for the
Lieutenant-governorship no gentleman who does
aspire 20 1t need fear that he will reconsider this
avowai, and he hopes he will not be suspected of
declining IN order to be urged to accept.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
App.a,fnr for Assistance.

Quite . number of the colored Democrats who
attended the alleged national conference are
still lingering in the city because they have not
the 'wherewi,h' to get away. The few local
colored Democrats. as we'll as white leaders Of
the party were besiesed yesterday. by these
men. for aid in order that they might reach
their homes. Said a leading indianapolis colored
Democrat to q reporter last night:
Several of those who came to the convention
came with an idea that they would
get some DOODLE and as mono came they were
left in the Iurch. They have been besieeine me
for money sl day, but they didn't get any aud
they are not going to. Iepent $57 Of my OWE
money on the convention, and l never expect TO
get any of it back. am disguised with the
whole affair. and, as I told Turner and several
others TO-DAY. l propose TO vote for whom /
please. / will say right now that I intend to
vote for some Republicans
do you think the conference made any Dem
ocratio votes 10 lndianapolisP
mot a one. II it had any effect at all it was
to drive votes away from the party. The few
colored men in indianapolis who had an idea Of
taking an independent stand we're disguised.
and I think all of them will vote for Harrison
and Morton"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
Meetings .To.Night.

The Eighth ward Republicans meet tonight.
at the ensins-house. on East Washington street,
at 7:30 o'clock.
The Republicans Of the second precinct OF the
Ninth ward will hold their primary at Reich
veins Hall this evening at S o'clock.
The Harrison and Morton Railroad Club will
meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Criminal
Court room. A full attendance is desired.
The Republicans of the Tenth ward will meet
tonight at No. 81 Massachusetts avenue to form
a Harrison and Morton club. aud select delegates
to the State and congressional conventions.
The Republicans Of the third precinct Of the
Second ward will meet at Coburn's stable, this
evening. at 7:30 o'clock, for the purpose of select
ing delegates to State. congressional and repre-.
sentative conventions.
The Sixteenth ward Republicans will meet at
Marmont Hall, tonight, corner OF Georgia and
Illinois streets, to select delegates tn the several
conventions. 1t is also proposed to organize a
Harrison and Morton ciuo. Mayor Denry,
Chairman Harding, ID. Nj. Rsnsdell and Bruce
Carr are expected 10 be present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
Going Under False Colors.

What seems to be one of thelatest tricks of tho
Democratic State central committee is the hir-
ing of certain men, who in their travels make it
q point to state. before groups of listeners in
the hotels of the smaller towns, that they have
voted the Republican ticket all their lives, but
now they have become Disguised with the party
and next November they intend to support
Cleveland. In every case where such assertions
have been made. and they have been numerous.
il has been ascertained that the converted Dem
ocrat has either been a stubborn mugwump or
a Democrat. Many instances have occurred In
the smallers towns Of the State. as
we'll as In Indianapolis, where persons
knowing the political faith Of the changed
men. have accused them OF having always voted
the Democratic ticket A sturdy denial invariably
is the first result, but a confession has as surely
followed when it is seen that q bluff game is not
being tried. Az interesting case of this kind
came 10 light last night through T. /. Fulton,o of
ISuchburg, O. He has Travelled for a Phiiadsl-
phia house for years. and knows the tricks Of
the trade. He was lately at Sheridan. this
State. and from his hotel room. where be had
displayed bis samples. he could overhear a con-
versation in the lobby between q travelling man
and a group of eager listeners. BE heard the
man make this remark. 81 have been a Repub-
lican all my life aud have never voted the Demo-
cratic ticket. But | am dissatisfied with the
party because it has gone back on its
platform of 1884 on the tariff question. l will
vote for Cleveland this year. and it will be my
first vote with his party" Mr.. Fulton did not
know the man. but offered ID bet him $40 that
be had never voted the Republican ticket. But
the matter dropped and nothing more was said.
Last Thursday night Fulton says ne met the
man at the Spencer House, this city, and he
was identifed as W. D.. Spear, travelling for the
Rude Bros. Manufacturing Company, of Liberty,
Ind. With Fulton were several friends who
were we'll acquainted with Spear, and the latter
confessed that be had always voted the Demo
cratic ticket. saying. that he had meant his re-
marks in Sheridan to count for nothing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
At the Fair Grouuds-

The crowds that attended the racing and bal
loon exhibition at the State Fair grounds were
not so large yesterday as on Thursday. Prof.
Hogan's parachute desceusion failed TO material
ize because of q slight injury done TO the balloon
in its descent on Thursday. After the Professor
had thrown himself loose from his hold on it's
trapezs bar. the balloon failed tn invert itself. as
is the intention, 10 offer escape to the gas. and
instead OF descending with the parachute, it
sailed majestica ally of to the northeast. descend
ing into q tree-top at a distance of three miles
from the grounds and becoming seriously dam
aged. To-day, however. the ascent and para
chute drop will be repeated. An additional
feature in this afternoons programme will be the
bicycle racing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
To Be the Largest Political Convention
Ever Held in Indianapolis.
Great Preparations in Progress at the Grand
Hotel for the Entertainment Of
Distinguished Guests.

The convention TO be held in this city on the
sth dsy Of next month promises to be The largest
and most important one that has ever convened
here 10 the interest Of the Republican party.
Enthusiasm all over the State never rose to SO
high a pitch, and the attendance will be made
up, not mereIy Of delegates and interested can
didates, but of hundreds Of Republicans from
every nook and corner of the State. The Grand
Hotel, always a favorite stopping place during
all kinds of conventions. realizing the msgnt-
tuds Of the approaching Republican turnout
has made great preparation for the on-coming
hosts. No expense has been spared for the COM
fort OF the coming guests, and the Grand Will De
the center of attraction.
Nearly ell the prominent candidates and their
friends have already secured headquarters 81
the erer-popular Grand.
The following are among the gentlemen who
have taken time by the fore.ock and will be
found there: Judge Walter Odds. candidate for
Judge of the Supreme Court, has headquar-
tiers in parlor No. 9; Hon. W. ". Thornton, for
Reporter of the Supreme Court. parlor No. 3;
Hon. S. D. Cofey, for Judge of tho Supreme
Court. parlor No. "a; Hon. Will Cumbsck, for
Governor. p.rlor No. 81; Hon. j. II. Jordan. for
Judge of Supreme Court. parlor No. %.
Tue present State officers, hon. L. t. Mich
eper, for Attorney-general; Hou. Bruce Carr,
fer Auditor of State; Hon. H NJ. LaFollette,
for superintendent of Public Instruction.; hon.
Will T. Noble. for Clerk of the Supreme Court;
Hon. j. A. Lemcke. for Treasurer Of State, and
Hon. Charles F. Griffin. for Secretary or State.
will together occupy several connecting pariors.
In addition to this array. over sixty different
counties have already secured headquarters for
their delegations at the Grand Hotel. During
the convention the hotel will bloom with bunt-
ing and decorations as never before in its histo
nv: the proud bird Of freedom will shrek with
ioy. and the atmosphere will be filled with patri-
Otto music twenty-four hours each Gay.
The very central location of the Grand Hotei
has long made it recognized as an admiraole
stopping place for guests intent on either poll
tics or business. 1t is about equi-distant from
the hotels near the depot and those on Washing
ton street, while the Office Is the largest, best
lighted and best ventilated In Indiana itls
undoubtedly the coolest and most comfortable,
az we'll as the best arranged hotel for Great DO
litical gatherings. When the Grand filings her
flag TO the breeze she never spares xpense-eS-
erything goes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
Wilson Wanted TO the Extent Of $50, 900.

DENVER Col, July 2L-Georss F. Wilson,
who for soma time past has been associated
with Mr.. Nix as partner 10 the Albany Hotel,
and with Mr.. Lowe 10 the Fort Collins sand
stone q~uarries. has disappeared. and is wanted
by these gentlemen. who have become involved
to the extent of $50. 600 by Wilson's transactions.
Wilson claims TO have q wealthy brother IN New
York and to be heir TO an estate pear Boston
winch brings him in an income OF $40. 900. He
came here nearly a year AGO, and upon these
representation purchased q half interest in the
Albany Hotel for 1925. 600. paying for it with
notes secured by trnst deeds upon property.
His friends claim that he has gone east TO raise
money to pay debts. Mir. Lowe left for Chicago
last NIGHT. in hopes Of finding Wilson, upon
whose paper he has obligated himself for nearly
$40, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28

2sth day Of July. 1889. for the purpose of.selsct-
ing delegates TO the Seventh Congressional dis
irict Convention to nominate a candidate for
Congress-, and to the legislative district conven-
ton TO nominate candidates for Join, Senator
and joint Representative; said conventions 10 be
held at Shelbyville, Are. ], 1883. at 1:3O r. n.
Also, to select delegates to the State con ventiop
TO be held AUG. 8. 1853. Each ward and town
gates to each of said conventions, respectively,
on a basis Of one delegate TO every 200 votes cast
for Robertson for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. and one
delegate for any number Of votes over 100.
Marion county Is entitled to 66 votes 10 each Of
said conventions They are npportioned as fol-
lows;
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
A Possible Scheme.

John ". Coons has received q letter from a
friend in Dayton, o., in which it is stated
that the Democrats OF that State have despaired
of making q successful canvass this fall. and are
now turning their attention to Indiana. where
the fight will be more severe. 1t is their plan. ne
writes, to make the Democratic prospects more
hopeful in this State, and to ship men here
who will vote for Cleveland. Largs SIMS of
money have been contributed for this purpose,
it Is said. 1t Is possible, the Dayton man writes.
that this Is political schemine in the hopes that
by the rumor the Ohio Republicans will be
thrown off their guard and the State will then
go Democratic by at best a very close shave.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
Young Peoples Reading Circle.

d. NJ. Geetirs $. secretary Of the Young Peo-
Piles Reading Circle. has received the outlines of
Hawthorneis Marble Faun. prepared by T.. G..
Alfcrd. principal OF the Southside High-school.
They are intended for distribution among coun-
ty superin te adenis and N bers Of the reading
circle. and are very carefully prepared. The
outlines on Compayre's History of Pedagogy,
prepared by s S. Parr. OF De PAW University,
are nov IN print.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
The Northern Pacific.

held this afternoon between the executive COM
mittee and directors OF the Northern Pacific
railroad and Premier Gr-en way and Attorney
general Martin. of Manitoba. After the confer
encs adjourned. President Harris refused to
make any stasement, and neither Greenway
nor Martin viii talk in regard 10 the conference.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
Notice.

We ask the attention Of parties building to
Hills Sliding Inside Blinds. 1t will pay you to
call and see full size model at our store. Every
thing in their favor and nothing against them.
They are cheaper, handsomer, do not interfere
with curtains, cannot sag or get out of order;
can be taken out in one minute. Don't fail to
give the matter your attention.
HILDEBRAND & FUGArE, Agents,
50 South Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
Hot Weather Is Now Here.

We have the Success" stoves for artificial or
natural gas; Alaska hard wood dry-air refrig-
orators, better than the best and as cheap AS the
cheapest; Quick Meal gasoline stoves; 'Econo.
my" ice-cream freezers-the cheapest in the mar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
WARDS
W. \. HARDING,
Chairman,
EUGENE SAUr.CT,
Secretary.

The train for Shelbyville, where the congress.
sional convention will occur Wednesday next,
will leave at 1870 A. NJ. that day. II more than
200 go the fare for the round trip will be only
80 cents. II is proposed to have 500 or 600 Indi-
anapoiitaus 60 down. and Gil who wish to JOIN
the excursion should leave thsir names at the
Republican county headquarters. in the New
Dapieor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
S.AYRES & co
SECONDHAND PIANOS

We have a large lot of Square
Pianos which we will sell very low
to make room for new stock COM
ing. Persons desiring special bar
gains should see these instruments.
Pianos at $50, $50, SIS, 800, $125
and $50, all in splendid condition,
cases newly revarnished. When
sold in the city we will keep them
in tune n year free of charge. A
new stool and cover given with
each Piano.
EH- We also have the best sup
ply of Pianos and Organs FOR
RENT of any place in the city, and
at low prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
a Candidate for Business.

Frank McCray says he is a candidate for
nothing but business, and therefore is not In the
field for the nomination for joint Senator.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
A Can for Primary Elections.

A Call for Primary Elections
The Republicans Of Marion county viii meet
10 their respective wards and townships-in the
wards aud precincts in Center outside OF 7.3o p.
n. and in the townships ct 2:3O z. M-on tAa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28

Campaign Hats7
The cheapest at Seaton's Hat Store, 25 North
Pennsylvanls street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
IN II
The Ham Accident

The Ham Accident
The terrible casualty BY which the wife ana
daughter OF Mr. John B. Ham were so suddenly
taken from life 10 one of the ssddsst that ever
occurred IN the history OF Indianapolis. The
bodies OF the two were yesterday removed to thor
former home In Wabash for intsrmeut, after q
brief service az the family residence on College
avenue. IN the presence Of the husband and IA
Their, who Is still a sufferer from the exerr,ons he
made TO save them from death. Mr.. Hmm has
the loving sympathy Of his friends and the sim
cers condolence OF the entire community in his
severe and s'ck-ning bereavement The dsuch-
ter. Ina, was a young woman Of rare sweetness
OF character, and grsees of both person and
mind She was q member Of the faculty of
Union Christian COLLEGE. Merom. Sullivan conn
~. MIR. Ham 10 vet SUFFERING much. but Win
care viii recover. although IL will take q long
TINA.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-28
Organizing Republican Clubs.

The Republicans of the Twentieth ward met
at Staley's drug store Thursday night, and eff
fectsd a temporary organization. Taylor O'Bsn-
non and A. j. Joyce being elected chairman and
secretary, respectively. Plans for organization
were suggested. aud Nelson Yoke. John Hicks,
John f. Richards. Z. S. Tevis and E. W. Worll
were selected as q ommittee to draft a consti-
tuition and bylaws, and report on Wednesday
night next, when a Harrison and Morton club
will be permanently organized. The club will
begin with the following membership:
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-17
A Season of Lyncbinp Needed.

AsHEvILLE. N. c., July 15.-[Special THE
twelve-year-old daughter of Benjamin Parker,
reputable farmer three miles from here, was
brutally assaulted yesterday afternoon by a
negro The little girl is in a critical condition.
A large posse is in search of the perpetrator,
and if found will doubtless find little mercy
from his captors.
,AsHEvnLE, N, G., July 15,-Yesterday
had been committed on Sallie Kate Parker,
white girl, IS years old, by negro, in the
northern suburbs of the city. The police were
notified, and the country and town were
searched closely for the guilty party About 9
O'Clock last night negro, named John Hum
phreyS, was arrested.
The girl had stated that the negro wore a
striped shirt and was barefooted. When ar
rested, Humphreys had on white shirt and
shoes; but it was ascertained that lie had
taken off the striped shirt, put on a white one,
and put on his shoes. lie was made TO put on
the striped shirt, take off his shoes, and taken
into the presence Of the GIRL who identified
him Immediately. The negro was locked up
i'll the city calaboose.
Considerable excitement prevailed, and
whispers Of lynching were heard. In order to
avoid this, at one O'clock this morning the ne
gro was put in the steel cage of the county Jail.
About 3:l5 a. M, a band of twenty-five to for
t. masked men came to the jail, and before
Deputy Sheriff James Morley was aware Of il.
they were in the Jail. lie grabbed o gun and
ran to the top of the steps and opened fire on
the crowd, which was returned with showers
of bullets.
NO one was hurt as far as ascertained. Wor-
ley was oyerpowered, but would not give the
combination to the cage lock.
The mob, being prepared with sledgo ham
mers and crow bars, tore the cage to pieces,
occupying fully an hour in doing il took the
negro out, and hung him to tree about a
quarter Of a mile from the jail. AS soon as re-
leased Sheriff Worley rang the fire bell,
In1n.d fpia1 fn rQq ar In, ,Nio
but was eluded by the mob.
The girl was waylaid on her way from town
in hollow i'll the woods. The negro crept up
behind her, and choked her down. The girls
throat and face were torn with his finger nails.
The ground where the assault was made shows
signs Of hard struggle. 1t is rumored that
the negro made a full confession OF his guilt
before he was hanged.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-17
THE TWO WRETCHES,
Who Fled From st. Louis to
Topeka.
They Deny That They Carried Off Any of
Norton's Money-NIrs. Norton is
Very Nervous--Other News.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 11.-Dispatches from
Topeka. Kas, say hearing on application for
writ of habeas corpus in behalf of Moore and
Mrs. Norton has been postponed by Judge
Guthrie until tomorrow. Mrs. Norton is said
to be very nervous today and clings still
closer to Moore Mrs. Caswell had another
interview w<th her this afternoon, but her
pleadlngs to the erring woman were of no
avail. Both she and Moore vehemently deny
the report about the amount of money and
valuables taken by them from st. Louis. Mrs.
Norton says the money she has Is her own, but
she is willing to give up certain deeds to prop
erty given her by her husband. Moore denies
most positively that he has any other than
trifiing debts in st. Louis, and that he never
borrowed a dollar from Norton.
Moore and Mrs. Norton were not informed
until this morning, and it was known to no
one but the officers that complaint was filed
by County Attorney Curtis, last evening, be
fore Justice S. Earle against them, charging
them with violation of the state law under
section -, in relation to marriages. which
makes it a misdemeanor to live together as
man and wife, and fixes the penalty at not less
than $500 nor more than 81 900, nor less than
thirty days nor moro than three months inn
they would have been arrested on the above
charge. 1t is not likely that the warrant vii
be served until they are released. A reporter
asked Judge Laughlin this morning if he
thought there was any doubt about their being
able to take Moore back to st. Louis. "Not
in the least" said the judge. 81 do not think
he will be released on habeas corpus, and If
he is released there are other ways in which
we can hold him."