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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

THE New York Sun gives as reason for
holding the national Democratic convention
in that city that s'the next President must
be elected by the vote of this State, and in all
probability by the vote of this county and
Kings county" This means that New York
city is expected to carry the State, and, with
the solid South, turn the scale in favor of the
Democracy. 1t is bad state of things when
the balance of power in Nation of 6O,000,-
900 people rests with the most politically cor
rupt and ringridden city in the world.
There ought to be political virtue and vital
ity enough among the people to put an end to
this condition of things
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

shrewd manipnlations of Congressman Scott.
the richest member of the House, and who
knows how to place his money where it will
do the most good. Aiding him were all the
postmasters in Pennsylvania, and a heavy
contingent of special agents and other govern
ment officials imported for the occasion. And
the President is proud Of victory gained by
such means! It is about time for him to re-
mind the country that public Office is public
trust, and to notify officeholders that they
must never take part in politics.
There is another aspect of the case: Mr..
Randall is very able man, and an expert
enced, adroit Pc litician. He is also fighter.
When hit he hits sack. He has been defeat
ed, and he is not asking quarter nor pleading
the baby act He is not saying much, but he
is doing some hard thinking. He is not out
of politics, nor has Mr.. Cleveland got solid
delegation from Pennsylvania Mr.. Randall
will be heard from later on. The so-called
administration victory may return to plague
the inventors
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

THE New York Star claims to have infor-
nation that the Bell Telephone Company is
about to enter the field of long distance tele-
phoning in opposition to the Western Union
telegraph. 1t also says there has been for
some years past a secret contract between the
telephone and telegraph companies, by which
the Western Union was to pay stipulated
amount of money to the Bell company for the
use of its instruments wherever possible, in
lieu of the district telegraph system, to the
exclusion of opposition telegraph companies,
and the Bell Telephone Company pledged it.
self not to go beyond a certain limit in trans
uniting messages by telephone. For some
time past, it is said, the terms of this contract
have been strained, and now it is about to be
set aside entirely by the telephone people, 1t
is the opinion of electricians that long dis
lance telephoning has but just begun to be
developed. There are now four lines working
between New York and Boston.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

The attention of political lawyers is called
to the statement of a juryman that 1.-The de-
PENDANTS would have stood q much better
show for acquittal il SO much politics had not
seen introduced in the case. All the Demo
cratic jurors. who voted for conviction from
the beginning, felt that the introduction of
politics was for the purpose of attracting their
attention from the crime committed" Of
course it was an insult to honest Democrats on
the jury to ask them to condone crime on
political grounds, but counsel had not sense
enough to see it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

enough, they would see that their fut-
ure depended upon clearing themselves of
the scoundrels who have dragged themselves
and the party into the abyss of corruption.
The Democratic party is really more interest
ed than the Republican in the conviction Of
the tally forgers; the Republican party
could well afford, on mere partisan grounds,
to wish continuance of the shelter OF the
crime and criminals behind the Democratic
organization. And from the way it now looks,
SO far as the party organ and the party leaders
can do it, that is about what will be done.
Instead of being glad to drop the body Of
death that hangs about their necks, the party
leaders, or, rather those who assume to be
such, seem bent to make certain their own de-
struction by still shielding crime and de-
nouncing every body and everything connected
with its detection and punishment. That
sort of Democratic party organization viii
win no more victories in Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

able, comprehensive and impartial. His legal
points were impregnable, and the charge was
as reasonable and fair to the defendants as it
could be made consistent with the law and
stances would have shown more feeling and
gone further in the direction of influencing
the action of the jury. Judge Woods simply
cleared the case of the hindrances to q correct
Judgment, and pointed out the legal lines on
which they must search for the truth and
then left it In their hands. His charge will
stand the test of time and the severest criti-
rso
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30
THE SOLDIERS MONUMENT.

The Soldiers Monument Commission has
discharged one of the most delicate and i'm
portant of its duties in way that seems to
call for congratulation. In all such cases the
selection of design is beset with many diff
culties and apt to be open to suspicion or
criticism. In the present case the careful
manner of procedure the unanimity which
characterized the decision, and the hearty
approval of those who are most conversant
with the facts seem to afford ample vindica-
tion of the action of the commission. There
can be no doubt we think, that it has decided
rightly. That there should have been seventy
designs and drawings submitted to the COM
mission by eminent American and foreign
artists shows how successful were their efforts
to induce competition. And it is quite
remarkable that among these seventy designs
the members of the commission and the three
consulting experts should have unanimously
agreed on the design selected without know
ing who the artist was or even whether he
was American or foreign. That he should
prove to be a German artist of European rep
utation and of the highest standing in the
profession still goes to confirm the wisdom of
the selection. There is, therefore, every rea-
son to believe that the plan selected is
the best that could be obtained, and that
it will result in giving Indiana the finest
soldiers monument in the world. Having
said this much we may be permitted to ex-
press hope that the commission will not
suggest material notifications in the design,
and we are informed that the proposed modi-
fcations are entirely in minor details. Yet
even that may be fraught with danger. The
completed monument, as whole. exists in
the artists mind, and it must be supposed that
every part of it, even the minutest details and
ornamentation, is there for purpose. OF
course no changes would be made except on
consultation with the artist, but it is
questionable if any ought to be insisted on.
However, the commissioners have proceeded
so wisely and carefully heretofore that there
is little reason to fear they will make any
mistake in this regard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

MRS. BELvA A. LOCKWOOD, of Washing
ton, has written non-committal sort of let
ter relative to her candidacy for President, in
which she says that in her opinion cit is not
the province of any wellorganize9 American
citizen, as hold myself to be, with legiti-
mate business competent for my support, to
look forward to or expect any Office or emolu-
ment in the gift of the people, or to work
towards such end, even if such . nomination
were to be "a walk-over.'" That Is sound and
manly. Mrs. Lockwood further intimates
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30
MRS. HENDRICKS COMPLAINS.
She Thinks that the Democrats Have Not
Treated Her Fairly.

She Thinks that the Democrats Have Not
Treated Her Fairly.
Cincinnati Special to Louisville Commercial.
Mrs. Thomas A Hendricks, widow of the ia.e
Vice-president, arrived her this morning from
California route for Indianapolis. She said
in interview: II see in the newspapers that
Mrs John A. Logan and Mrs. Blair have
ceived pensions from the government Fortu-
natey. am in such circumstances that GO
not absolutely require assistance from the
ton. but it seems no more than right that sim
liar recognition of the services OF my
husband should be shown. The only tender
have had of this nature was
the salary of Mr.. Hendricks for one ysar The
Democratic party IS solely to blame for the
slight my husbands memory has received. It
was in the majority, and could, without diff
Guilty have shown respect to one Of its fallen
leaders IN some snch way. Mr.. Hendricks was
elected for four years and had freely poured
ont his strength for the good of the party. Ger
tainly il would seem, If am entitled for any OF
his nay, it would be for the whole term for
which he had enlisted as Vice-president- Intel
lect it would certainly appear, Is appreciated
by the Democratic party"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

IT is not victory for any party; no partisan
motive was in the case, except as the defense
heaven and earth to put partisanship in front
Of their clients, and to save them from merit
I'd punishment; tried their utmost to throw
party dust in the eyes of the jurors. But it
was of no avail The prosecutors were Demo-
cratic, and the jury were nearly half Demo
Gratis If the Democrats party had sense.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

THE Governor of Kansas is receiving numer-
GUS letters and petitions from farmers in
southwestern Kansas, asking aid to procure
seed-corn. wheat and other cereals for plant
ing in the spring In some instances the
petitions are Endorsed by the county officers.
The people who have not been frozen to death
in southwestern Kansas ought not to be
allowed to starve for want IF seed-corn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30
Geo. w. ChiIds for President.

New York Letter in Chicago News
A nomination for the presidency of the United
States cannot be declined 1t never and it
never will be. IL the delegates at Chicago
should place his name at the head OF the ticket
he would be compelled to accept, and stranger
things have happened | know number of
leading Republicans who say that Mr.. Childs
is the only man who beat Cleveland. and
the Republican party is just now looking for
such a man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

JOHN e. SULLIVAN has for some time shown
disposition to hide behind his associates. and
to escape, if possible, at their expense His
attack upon Judge Claypool grew out of the
fear that the scoring he received would defeat
this plan, and was the browning proof of his
eowariice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

Hon. SOLOMON CLAYPooL is assistant
United States district attorney by special
tcommission from Washington. Does not this
bring the cowardly assailant, who attacked
him for doing his official duty, under the ju-
Srisdiction of Judge Woodsf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

SOMEHOW or other that 'fgreat speech"
the most remarkable thing ever heard of in
connection with the courts of this country,
according to the feather-heads who mistake
gostration and glib denunciation for argu-
ment, did not reach. At no time were there
more than three men on the jury who voted
against the conviction of Coy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

: ACCORDING to The able theory advanced by
the friends of the gang. the mother of one of
the jurymen died just when she did for the
express purpose of influencing the verdict.
This is the only logical conclusion to be drawn
from their remarks concerning that telegram
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30
have been,

THERE is great rejoicing in ad administration
circles at Washington anent the so-called VIC
tory over Randall. The President and his
adherents are delighted beyond expression.
In & sense, it was an administration victory,
but the President ought to be the last man to
rejoice over it. It was accomplished by the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

that it will be time enough for her to accept
or decline nomination when it shall DE ten
dered her '.by the sovereign people, or any
considerable number of them.s Smart woman,
that. Probably waiting to see whom she will
have To heat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

! IT does not seem to be possible that
enough Democrats can be whipped in to
unseat Captain White. We can scarcely
believe that all of the Democratic members of
the House of Representatives are of the ultra
Indiana type.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30
Thnbe and white.

Nebraska State Jour nal.
The same committee which refused to hear the
merits Of the complaint against the validity of
Mr. carIisges claim to a seat, seems To be very
ready TO decide that Republican member il
not entitled to his seat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

SIM Coy and Bernhamer are disposed Of,
and now for Sullivan and the rest. Justice
will not be appeased until all the gang are
punished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

To the Editor of the 1ndanapolis journal:
Please state in to morrow's issue of your pauer
the population of Omaha, Mob. and settle dis
pute that is left your decision. A READER.
The census of 1880 gives 30,518. The people
claim now about 60 O0O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

If the leaders of the Democracy insist upon
making tahy-sheet forgery party matter,
rthe Republicans will try and stand it with
reasonable equanimity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

HONEST Democrats on the jury resented the
attempt of counsel to play upon their partisan
preiudices. All honor to them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

GREETING to the committee of one hun
dred: The gang did not spend very pleasan
Sunday, thank you.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

BERNHAMER has been working faithfully
for some time to break into the penitentiary.
All things come to him who works hard
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

THE conviction of men who tanper wit
the elective franchise is bigger boom to
town than natural gas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

If any proof were wanting to show that the
tally-sheet gang must "go," Sullivan's indie
cent assault on Judge Claypool supplies it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

SIMEON was right. Number two was fatal
Two Of the gang were caught.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

AGAIN we rise to remark that they do not
practice law with a sand-bag in the United
States Courts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

THERE is this difference between John E.
Sullivan and John L.: the champion slugger
doesn't strike a man and then run.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

"GATH" is tariff writer of more than
usual ability and interest. His letter, reprint
ed to-day, is full of meat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

''OLD BILL HENDERSON" seems TO be on
top, If appearances do not deceive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

"OLD" THURMAN will feel renewed strength
TO tackle 'Coyism" in Columbus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

The RE is more reason than ever now for
believing that the jury in the former trial was
fixed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

THERE will be no more tally-sheet forgery
IN this county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30

TRIAL by jury is not played out yet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-30
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-13
mn NOVIViTED.

Gov Hill, M has been generally pre-
dicted, was yesterday unanimously nomi-
mated for Governor OF New York by tho
Democratic Convention Of that State.
This simplilcs matters in the Empire
State and assures it to the Democrats in
November by a sweeping minority. Mr.
Hill was elected Governor in 1885 by n
plurality OF l,32i, but this was increased
last year when the Democratic candidate
for Secretary Of State was elected bv Il
plurality Of 1907. The Democrats have
lost nothing Of the prestige that Sc
cured them that vote, and Gov.
Hills administration has strengthened
him with his party aud made him
popular with the people in every part OF
the State. lie could easily carry /, by
himself, but supported by the weight OF
Mr. Cleveland it is reasonable toclaim that
lac viii be elected by anywhere from
5000 10 $4,000 majority. Politicians OF
al shades OF belief. familiar with the poll
ties OF New York, predict his triumph by
the extreme OF these figures, and insist
that the Republicans can make no com
bination that can defeat him. The Demo
Gratis OF New York City and OF brooklyn
are solid for him. There is no division
among them, nor is there any merely loca
question TO distract them They will stand
by Hill, who, besides being thorough
going party man, is coasummatc poli,i
clan, remarkable iorhis series Of unbroker
Successes. Il is safe, therefore. to assum,
that We can count on New York 10 lcal
the Democratic column on the 9th Of No
| ycmbcr next.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-13
THE CANDIDATES ML,ZZLED.

The Shelby County Democratic Conven-
ton was in such hurry yesterday to get
through with the Irregular program" and
indorse Senator Harris that it altogether
overlooked the leading local questions that
are likely TO come before the Legislature,
such as the changing OF the ciIy's form OF
government tho repeal or amendment OF
the assessment law TO suit the views
OF large property owners who I'M
der II sinnot as they used to es-
cape the payment Of taxes. There was
no time to consider these questions or the
condition OF our streets or suggest a way
OF raising money TO repair Them There
was no time TO consider an increase OF
the police force, or an increase Of the fire
department, or the proposed extension OF
the city limits. Tho pressing interests
of the city were put aside and
debatable questions were avoided. There
was just one thing, seemingly, to do-to
nominate seven candidates for the Legis-
laturc, instruct them for senator Harris,
and muzzlc them, so as 10 prevent indi-
yidual action in opposition to n caucus.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-13
DIED OF YELLOW FEVER.
PROFESSOR RICHARD A. PROCTOR A
VICTIM or BLACK WON'T.
He Suddenly Passes Away in New York
City. Having Arrived from Florida
Apparently Vol on Monday Last.

Nw YouE. sept l2.-rrof Richard A.
Proctor. the astronomer aud lecturer died
tonight In the willard Parker private hospital
Of yellow fever. lie bad been In the hospital
since Tuesday night, but rs late ~ nightfall
today the health authorities were reluctant
tp admit the true character Ut his aimcnt.
The professors death. however, nt 1.3O
O'Clock, was preceded by the Characteristic
black vumii, which ST all doubts at rest
Prof Proctor arrived Ia the city on Monday
straight front Florida, aud put up at the
Westminster hotel ON East fourteenth
street lie hal spent the summer at his
place called oak Lawn. Marion, county,
Fla. and was not known to have been cX
posed 10 the disease. There had been ne
eases Ia Marion county. lie was ca route foi
England, where he was On lcrturc this fnll
aud winter, and left his wife nnl certain
members IT his family la Florida. lie had
Engaged massage by thu tmhria for Satudly
Yesterday hc complained Of feeling uuwcll
and u soon became apparent that the pro
fc,,or was very sick and health officers were
called In The sick man had high fcyci
aud was vomiting. Ills temperature was
iUJi There was inuniiccd appearance OF
the lace Inv FNAfNAN NNNNNA ANNll Y lNIlNN
made the case suspicious late IN the after
noon the professor bCramc better. lie dil
not believe that he was suilcring from yellow
fever. but thought II malaria. II was finally
decided IN Wow VI the had symptoms III
Yesterday afternoon. 90 take the patient &c
The willard Parker hospital. This was
done last evening NJ hn interval between
showers uf rain. lie wished to walk down
stairs, but was prevailed upon 10 be carried
down. Everything possible was done fuI
the sick man, and he pstod well all night
EArly this morning relapse Ut In aud tis
trouble WIS complicated hy the appearance,
Of symptoms " Bhghrs disease. At ~,
O'Clock death occurrrd, prrceicd by slight
conyulsions and the black yomit Of IA,
yellow fever.
Richard Anthony Proctor was born nj
Chelsea England, on March 81, isJ5. III,
health officer, hero are confident that the,
can battle successfully with the disease IN
any event They deny that there arr ans
grounds for popular apprehension even
should other cases be- imported from
the south. Prof Prncibr's remains wcr,
placed In metallic coffin, according 10 IN,
rule. OF the board u health. - there can b,
no danger from burial IN any burial ground
Everything In the hotel room whore rroctoi
stopped has been removed, upholstery, car
pets and bedding. and tha place thoroughly
cloanscd and the room nailed tight
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-13
DEATH ny YELLOW FEVER or
RICHIRD 4. PROCTOR.


The famous astronomer aud maihcmati.
elan, Richard A. Proctor, died Of yellow
fever In New York city yesterday, after a
brief illness. lilo had but recently left
Florida, where last year lac had purchased
residence for tho winter months I'm
fortunately, like many others, no pro.
longcl his stay In the peninsula until he
was cnyironcd 10y the dreadful plague 10
which he paid tribute with his life, which
closed In paroxysm Of black vomit. Mr..
Proctor was taken away in the midst Of
his usefulness, and his untimcly fate will
be- deeply regretted In Europe rs well "a In
this country, not only by the scientific
CLASSES, 10y whom no was highly ap.
prcciatcd for his thoroughncss, but
by the people for whom lac simplihcd
the nbslruciiicso Of the most fascinating and
engaging Of all the sciences What lux.
Icy has bccn ~ an cXpp,itor Of evolution
rr,ctor has boon a. an clucidalor Of as
ironomy. lilo had tho git Of impariing
what ho knew 10 an extraordinary degree,
aud possessed au cnyiablc Vocabulary.
lie made everything he taught ~ clear TO
his auditors OF readers ~ II WIS TO himself,
aud with a charm Of manner thai capli-
waited the listener or the reader. Mr..
Proctor began life rs a banker. but, like
Sir John Lubbock, the eminent anlhro-
pologisi, wi,ha decided leaning TO science.
which he followed In many days Of pros.
pcriiy con amorc, aud with results that
Norc eagerly admitted by tho most disiin.
guishcd astronomers, 70 that when advor-
atty overlook him and he was compelled
to give up banking he found himself we'll
equipped for the profession Of astronomy,
10 which he has successfully aud en-
Enthusiastically devoted himself ever
since. ThoO is no measuring tho uso'
iulness Of Mfr. Proctor llc populariEcd
astronomy aud made II familiar word In
thousands Of humble homes, especially In
this country, Of which he was induced 10
become citizen by his wife. native and
citizen Of the State Of Kansas lie was q
voluminous Writer, and his contributions
we've eagerly sought for by popular month