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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-22
Ex-Goveruor Porter ut Rockville.


ROCKVILLE, Sept 2l-Ex-Governor Porter
spoke in this place yesterday. 1t was the first
largo 'blow out" the Republicans have had and
was great success. Delegations from all parts
of the county were present. Some townships
had ss many as sixty wagons. The largest was
from Washington township, with $40 people
and sixty wagons, one of which had forty horses
hitched TO ii. In the procession were four log
cabins on wagons and no end Of transparsnces.
Three brass bands and three martial bands fur
nished music. The speaking took place in Nc
Cunes grove, northwest of town. The speech
was good one and replete with sound argu.
ments Gov Porter has many friends in Parke
county, and be managed to shake hands with
nearly all Of them. The Republicans are wide
awake and tho enthusiasm shown during Mr..
Porter's speech is enough to insure increased
majoritles in November. The crowd was esti.
mated at about IL, 600.
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Loziar at Grerpf cid.

special 10 the Indianapolis Journzs.
GREENFIELD, Sept. 2l.-To-night the best
meeting of the campaign was held here. j. II.
Lozier, the fighting chaplain OF Iowa, who was
among his old friends, delivered q magnificent
speech to large and enthusiastic audience. He
devoted his entire time to the third party pro-
hibition movement, which he thoroughly venti-
lated as an anti-Rspubliosn movement. He
showed mp the falsehoods of the Prohibitionists
in claiming prohibition in Iowa. Kansas and
other States. as result Of third party action:
that the third-party Prohibitionists were not
known in Iowa until after prohibition had been
carried by ths Republicans. He further stated
that he was opposed to the Fisk and Brooks par
~ for the reason that ct its last general conven-
top, at the bebest Of the confederate brigadiers.
they tabled a resolution favorine the pensioning e
OF the widows and orphans of the Union soldiers.
For two hours he held the audience by his wit
and eloGuence. and then sang two songs which
aroused the widest enthusiasm. Chaplain Lo-
Zier makes Republican votes
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epecial to the Indianapolis Journal
PALEsTINE, Sept 2l.-The Republicans had
the largest meetine here, last night ever held in
the town. Delegations from Fountaintown,
Morrstown and other points, came with drums
beating and flags flying, and when they all came
together they filed the hall, the stage and aises.
and hundreds went away not being able to get
in the building There was great enthusiasm.
Mr.. Cumback spoke for an hour and half, and
discussed all the live questions of the time, hold
ing the closest attention Of his audience Al
Ben Harrison and three for Cumback, and then
Mr.. Cumbsck proposed three for General Hovey.
which were given with great uranimity, and tho
meeting closed.
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w. ID. Fsuike NJ wilkinson.

ieaeial 10 the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Sept. 2l.-There was large and
enthusiastic meeting OF the Republicans Of
Hancock, Henry and Madison counties. last
night, at Wilkinson. a little hamlet on the l., B.
& w. road. Three slee clubs were in at
tendance. 4 large trsction-engins came down
from Willow Branch, with wagons attached.
The hall at Wilkinson WAS filed to overfowipg.
The local glee club, as we'll as two others, dis
coursed excellent music. The speeeh OK rhe oc-
casion was made by W. ID. Foulke, who dis
cussed State issues end the claims Of this ad-
miuistrat!on to be regarded as a reform admin
i5tration.
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Meeting at Spiceiand.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
SPIcELASD, Sept. 2L-Last nirht was another
grea, time for the Republicans Of Spiceland.
Frsd,Douglass. Chaplain Lozer, and Mr.. Morris,
Of Kentucky were with Us, and by their able
and argumenta,ive speeches edited and en-
Unused the thousands assembled to hear them.
Chaplain Lozier. assisted by the Strauchns
Glee Club, furnished some excellent vocal mu-
sic Il is no trouble, this campaign, to get big
crowds; the trouble is TO find halls large enough
to accommodate them The Republicans have
now put up an immense pavilion. lighted With
natural gas aud are prepared for big crowdn
The Ladies' Republican CLUB now has $50 mem
ters, aud is doing good work.
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L,tchman and Griffiths st Brookville

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
BRooKviLLE, Sept. 2L-The campaign was
formally opened in this city last night by the
Republicans. Although the meeting was gotten
up on short notice IL was q grand success in
every particular. The boys turned out in full
force with torches under the command of Capts.
R. E. Best and j. W. -Parvis, and paraded the
principal streets, after which they marched to
the hall where the speaking was to be held,
which in the meantime had been almost filled.
consequently not near all could gain admittance.
The first speaker was Mr.. G. Fl. Litchman. ex-
secretary of the Knights OF Labor. who made
one of the best tariff speeches delivered in this
place for many years. His speech IL comment.
ed on in highest terms by both Democrats and
Republicans. At the conclusion of Mr. Ia 9
speech, the ever popular John l.. Griffiths came
forward and was greeted by round Of applause.
He thou proceeded TO discuss the State issues IN
an able and forcible manner.
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They Didn't Discuss Politics.

special 20 the Indianapolis Journs.
NEW ALBANY, Ind. Sept. 2L-Mr. W. D.
Robinson. founder and past grand chief of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers, Is in this
city this afternoon. He was incidentally laet
by a representative of the Evening Tribune, and
when asked as to the report in a Democratic pa
Rroth.rhood ,a,aI, .,,t,n. IN Ch;aaao -sn,;sS
that he knew nothing OF tho nature OF their de-
liberations, but supposed 1t had reference to the
"Q' strike. He added: ~ do. however, know
that they are not deliberatine upon any project
which will turn over the vote Of any member oi
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John MI. Butler at Middletown.

Corrspondence OF the indianapolis Journal
MipDLETowN, Sept. 2L-The Republican
rally in this place, Wednesday night, was the
most enthusiastic and most largely attended
meeting that has been held here for many years.
The occasion was the dedication of the man.
moth wigwam donated to the Harrison and
Morton Club by DR.. White Cloud. the famous
Indian medicine man, and none the less famous
Republican. The people came from all sections
Of the country and at 7:3o o'clock q procession
OF three Thousand people moved through
the crowded streets. Four bands were
distributed through the procession at proper in
tervals. Prominent features ia the procession
were q comany of moro than one hundred ladies
carrying torches, the First Voters CLUB with
transparencies. log cabin and real, live coon,
several large floats loaded with ladies, voters
and children, respectively. One continual cheer
eVidsnced the enthusiasm from the time tao
procession moved until it halted in front OF the
wigwam. Many residences and business houses
were beautifully decorated for the occasion,
while colored fires added to the beauty Of
the marching enthusiasts The exercises at
the tent were OF an interesting character. Aft
or songs by the Middletown and College Corner
eles clubs, DIR. White Cloud was introduced. aad
In short but eloquent address transferred the
wiRvsm TO the Harrison and Morton Club of
tnie place. no clofeu Win an appear 10 MS
hearers TO cast their vo tes for that distinguished
son OF Indiana, Benjamin Harrison, and sat
down amidst deafeninR applause. Hon. John
NJ Butler, Of Indianapolis. was then introduced
and spoke for two hours, holdiug his audience
OF 1000 people to tho closest attention.
After having showed how tho present admins
trataon had failed to keep its promises, he dwelt
At length upon the tariff question, which he dis
cusssd in q most forcible manner. Net yet
tired, the audience was further entertained by
the sles clubs in appropriate campaign songs.
The meeting was surprisingly large and enthus-
astis. lt can be safely set down that Fall Creek
township will increase her majority for the
State and national tickets by q score of votes.
There seems TO be nothing the matter with the
RsYueiicsns in this part of the State.
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Meeting ut Dublin.

cpeclhI 10 tHo lHuiaHapoIIb JVufuhA
DUBLIN. Sept. 2l.-This town is alive with
Republican enthusiasm tonight, the occasion
being speech' by the Hon. Will Cumback.
grand torchlieht parade, with bands Of music
and transpareDcies. is feature Of the festivities
The enthusiasm and magnitude of the crowd is
q surprise to all. and exceeds anything ever
seen here before.
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John Jarrett at Logsnsport.

EpFCItI 20 tuo IHuIhCdpVIIB JOUTUbk
LoGANsPoRT, Sept 2L-John Jarrets de-
livered a magnificent speech TO q vast audience,
largely composed of laboring men. assembled in
the rink in this city, this evening. His address
was listened to with marked attention and
with unauswersble logic that Democracy, as in.
terpreted in the Presidents message and the
Mills bill. is in favor of free trade in the sense
that England favors that policy.
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Nominations bY Ga. Presidant.

WASHINGTON, Sept 2l.-The President sent
the following nominations to the Senate this
afternoon:
John g. Parkhurts, of Michigan, to be envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of
the United States tn Belgium: Capt. Henry w.
Lawton, Fourth Cavalry, 10 De major and In.
spector- general.
Postmasters-WaltsrC C. Nevberry, at Chica-
go, Ill, vice S. {. Judd, resigned; aud Charles
Il Tracey, at Anaconda Nj. T.
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General Notes.

special 70 the Indianapoiis Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2L-On motion Of Gen.
Hovey. the House to-day passed the bill for tbs
relsf of Simon Gumberts, OF Evansville This
bill provides for the repayment to him of double
taxes which he paid to the government on GER
tain liquors. The amount in volved is about 1890
The nomination of John Fitzpatrick to bc
marshal for the Eastern district Of louisiana
has been withdrawn from the Senate by the
President
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Jarrett to Speak st Fort Wsyne.
anacfal IN fha IndiananoIia Iournnx.

FT. WAYNE, Sept. 2L-A telegram Was re-
csived to-day by c. D. Law. superintendent OF
the Pittsburg. Ft Wayne & Chicago railroad.
conveying the information that John Jarrett.
e1-president of the Amalsamsted Union of Iron
and Steel-workers, will make an address in be-
half Of the Republicans here tomorrow night.
The speech will be addressed to the Harrison
aud Morton Railroad Club. which has already
become o very strong orRanizatior, and now
numbers $50 members. The laborng element
is very strong here, and all the working men
have the utmost confidence in Mr.. Jarrett. His
speech will be worth hundreds of votes iu this
county and Republicans are correspondingy
inhilapt
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Poie-Raisiog Nsar Marshall.
"a shs Ind;enanot,s Iournsf


MARSHAL L, Sept 2l.-There was Republic
an pols-raising, fve miles southeast Of Marshall,
yesterday afternoon, which had some rather re-
markable features. The pole, l4s feet lona,
was raised at the farm Of Jacob Muller. we'll
to-do farmer, and, previous to this campaign, q
strong Democrat. Il stands exactly on the line
dividing Darwin and Wabash townships, and
has floating from its summit streamer bearing
the names of Harrison and Morton, while below
the streamer is large and beautiful flag.
There was speaking 10 the afternoon by Capt..
Edwin Harlan, candidate for Congressman;
Walter Cole. candidate for Representative and
Fenton Booth, young gentleman OF Marshall,
who. though not twenty years Of age, 10 already
q fine orator. At night, the Marshall Band and
Fiambean Club were on the grounds and en-
tertAined the throDg for time. Walter Cole
and Mr.. Booth spoke, and there was some tne
music from the gles clubs present
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Speech by T. B. Adams.
the IndinnapoIia Joprna,

SHELBYvILLE. Sept 21.-Hon. Thomas b.
Adams addressed very large crowd Of Repub-
licans tonight at Marion, four miles north of
here. A large stand was erected on the public
square. from which the Union Township Ladies'
Glee Club rendered some very nice music This
is a tropghold Of Republicanism, and q more
enthusiastic crowd has not been seen this year.
In fact, Republicans in Shelby county are wide
awake and determined to make gains In Novem-
her
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-22
William, III. Robinson.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2l-The Hon. William IL
Robinson, a well-known lawyer and politician OF
southern Illinois, died suddenly at his home 10
Fairfield, yesterday. At the last Republican
State convention Mr. Robinson was selected as
q presidential eector The State central COM
rnittes has been called TO meet on the 18th inst
20 fll the vacancy ocessioned By his death.
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E,oped with . married Man.

WATERBURY,. Conn, Sept. PA sensation
has been caused at Wipsted by the elopemen,
from there of John j. Adams, chief OF police
aged thirty-fve years. aud Miss Jennie Dutton,
a saleswcmsn in a dry goods store. The pair
were registered at the Kilmer Hotel, at Thom
aston, the night before they left, but since then
nothing has been heard from them. Miss Dut
ton 10 twenty-three years of age and pretty.
Adams leaves n wife
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against Cleveland" There were no Kisses heard.
aud the only indignant auditors" we're few
Democrats of Colonel Scobey's ilk, who do not
believe that colorea man, even of Mr.. Doug
lass's ability, Is entitled to free speech or any
rights they are bound to respect When Mr..
Douglass spoke of closing his remarks great
shout of ''Go on, go on" was heard, aud in that
vast audience the voice only of Colonel Scobey
was feebly heard asking for cessation OF hos
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Nelson at Andrews.

Special 60 the Indianapolis Journai.
-IUNTINGToN, Sept 2L-One OF the largest
evening meetings ever held in this county was
held at Andrews to- night. Fully $500 people
listened to Colonel Nelson. Four hundred went
from here on special train. There was large
torch-,ight procession.
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of the organization TO the support of either po-
litical party. There is constitutional provision
which prohibits the discussion OF politics or re-
licion ia any of their assemblies under any cir
cumstances whatever"
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sovere,pn Grand Lodge OF

Los ANGELES, CAL, Sept q. - Sovereies
Grand Lodge, j. o. o. F.. has chosea Columbus,
o.. as the place for holding the next annual
meeting The announcement of csntons and
individuals to whom have been awarded prizes
was made last evening. The contestants were
ali from California
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-22

DETROIT, Mich. Sept. 2L-The following sig.
nifcant cable was sent from here this morning
from Charles ORsiily to Dr. Joseph z. Kenny.
Dublin, Ireland: "A thousand pounds more to
combat coercion"
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George A. sheridan ut Peru.

Eps@ihl 10 the 1ndtanap0nS JOurnat.
PrRu. Sept 2L-The Republican demonstrA-
tion In this city, yesterday afternoon and even
ing. WAS one OF the largest yet held this cam
paisn. The city was esyly decorated end in
holiday attire over the event. Flags and bunt-
ing we're everywhere. Broadway was a mass Of
stars and stripes A large number of residences
along the line OF marcn were in handsome attire
The demonstration Of tie day occurred at noon,
whea the train from the east on the Wabash
railway arrived, bringing General Sheridan.
Tho procession down Brosdway was an honor to
the great party 10 represent-d. The line of
march embraced the Peru Band, committee and
speakers, followed by the Ladies' Harrison Club,
handsomely costumed. and riding horseback;
the Nonpariel Band, of this city; Waupecong
Band. kokomo and Peru drum corps. the various
leagues throughout the county, and citizens in
carriages General Sheridan spoke promptly as
2 o'clock to a magnificent audience, numbering
many thousands. The speech was delivered in
Bearss introduced. the speaker. The
eart-stness and attention which it
received was noteworthy, ana the mass of peo-
pie within range of his voice solid at
the close when he began. His tariff explana-
tions were lucid and clear, snd the address to
farmers was ore of the clea-est yet made. The
address 10 the Irish people, descriptive OF the
infsrny In Ireland and the reason why they
shorid vote for Harrison, was forcible
Tas evenings demonstration very large.
i<sfsssers owe. o.. hundred torchss in line,
besides the numerous bands aud drum corps.
General Nelson's nou-appearance was the source
OF much regret. The elee club furnished music
from the balcony OF the Bearss House during
the evening
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sheridan and Fsirchiid at L sfayetts.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journaa


LAFAYETTE, Sept 2l---Gen. George A. Sheri.
dan, tonight, addressed the largest aud most
enthusiastic Republican audience OF the cam
paicn. The speaker was in fine voice, and start
ed ont with the announcements that the Demo
cratic party WAS now and always had been on
the wrong side OF every great and important
question IN this country, and he proved it TO the
satisfaction of his large audience. Referring TO
The proposed tariff bill, he said its author, Mr.
Mills, knew no more about the great Industries
OF this country, and their nseds, than
did the troadsst horned steer shat curlea
his tail his back and dsrted
across the prairies of Texas. He claimed that
statistics would show that every panic In this
country. save that OF 1873, occurred under free
trade or a tariff system. As
the son of an IrishmAn, he could not understand
how anv lrishman could cast vote for Cleve-
land. Every time he heard OF any Irishmau
who intended thus TO vote he felt like choking
him. AS for himself, he would sooner cut off
his right hand than vote for Cleveland. There
was not protected article to-day that WAS not
cheaper than it was before il was protected.
General Sheridan was followed by General
Falrchild, who scored President Cleveland for
his ve,oes. eharacterizipg his veto of the de-
pendent pension bill as the most infamous act
ever perpetratsd py mortal man.
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WHEN INDICATIONS.

SATURDAY-Lght showers; slightly cool
er in the southern part of the State; station
ary temperature in thenOrthern portion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-16
FL 0RIDA's METROPOLIS.
A Party of Congressm en- Coming
South in a Special Train.

a rarity or congressman COluIHk
South in a Special Train.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. 15.-The Sub
Tropical is being prepared for President
and Mrs. Cleveland's visit, and the indica-
tions are that it will be an honor to the
State. AS usual 'the three twins" tPasco,
Citrus and Hernandez, are ahead, and their
rustic building will be a veritable bower or
beauty.
jefferson county displays some fine brick
clay and variety of Soils showing great
diversity for farming operations. She also
makes a creditable showing from her cotton
seed oil mills.
A bale of fine short staple cotton is shown
in Jefferson county's corner, being one Of
the 1900 grown in that county the past
season.
The Oxford Orange Leaf of Sumter sends
a petritied ham.
The silk worm display is very interesting
and scores of people are about that depart
ment all the while watching the young
worms. The eggs are shown as are also the
young ones just Matching,
FLEECED BY A BARBER.
A poor German, Just recovering from a
serious illness, went into Bay street barber
shop this morning and asked for a shave.
The knight of the razor, after finish
ing that job, urged him to have
his beard trimmed his hair cut
and various other addendas, to which the
Germant not fully understanding, ac-
quiesced At the close of the performance
he was presented with bill for 81 G5, and
had to pawn his watch before they would
let him off This is the third instance of
the kind that has been reported from that
shop. and the police are asked to investl-
gate it.
CONCpESSION SAL TOrrpTcTG
The following dispatch was received this
forenoon:
WASHINGTON. D, c., Feb. IS, 1885
Dr; James IT. fdoiie, Secretary Board Of
President Cleveland has just notified me that
he and Mrs. Cleveland will leave here Tuesday
next at noon, by special train. Arrange for a
sleeping car for members of Congress on a Spe-
cia train WILKINSON CALL.
1t is not known yet as to how many mem
bers of Congress will accompany the dis
tinguished party. Every effort is now
being put forth to have all arrangements
perfected in full time, so that the reception
given will be complete in every detail.
Over s., 900 will be raised to make it a
fitting celebration. Ten thousand dollars
can be secured if necessary.
The schooner-rigged steam yacht Meteor
OF Com. A. f. Bateman, of New York, ar
rived here to-day with party composed of
himself and wife and r. w. Stuart, all of
New York. The yacht is cigar shaped, 100
feet long, % feet beam, draws II feet and
easily makes nineteen and half knots per
hour The Meteor is one Of the yachts built
several years ago in Boston to convey mails
to Europe in four days, but the building
company failing, Mr. Bateman purchased
| her She will remain IN Florida waters the
balance of the winter.