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The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25
THE ROODHOUSE LIAR,

The Evening Eye, of July 20, printed at
Roodhouse, ILL.,, publishes an article alluding
to the preposterous story credited to engineer
Zahn, of the Chicago & Alton road, living at
that place, to the effect that at meeting held
in this city in 1877, at which a committee of
railroad strikers was present, and also Mayor
Caven and Sheriff Pressly among others,
General Harrison dramatically declared that
be would bave every train running if he chad
to wade in blood up to his fnger-tips." The
Eye says the Journals article was copied into
another paper printed in Roodhouse, but with
certain verbal alterations, leaving out the
word "liar" in alluding to Zahm, because no
one would dare use such an epithet regarding
him where "Uncle Ben" is known. The
Journal can probably penetrate even into
Roodhouse, and possibly into the
awful presence of "Uncle Ben" him.
self; and the Journal says that "Uncle Ben"
is not only liar, but a consummate fool,
if he makes himself responsible for the story
with which his name has been connected.
The Journal offered to "Uncle Ben" or to any
one else, man, woman or child, one thousand
dollars for the proof that General Harrison
ever used such language in this city in 1877,
or in any other city or place at any time.
The offer is unlimited as to time or locality.
Let "Uncle Ben" busy himself in obtaining
the proof. Both he and the Eye know the
story to be silly, brutal falsehood, and them
selves to be foolish and brutal liars in giving
it ESafency. The Eye says that both Mr..
Mcdonald and Mr.. Landers, two Democrats
to whom the Journal referred as members of
hevitizens' committee in 1877, fare in exactly
the same boat as Harrison. and it is very natur-
al chat they would not be anxious to have an
investigation into such unpleasant rumors." :"
Messrs. Mcdonald and Landers are Democrats;
they both desire the defear of General Harri-
son for President If General Harrison used
the language "Uncle Ben" said he did, in the
manner stated, they could not have avoided
hearing it, and will testify to that effect The
Eye further says:
Gas to Mayor Caven and Sheriff Presley,
| they doubtless could corroborate Mr.. Zahm's
story in every detail. and if they were put on
| the witness-stand and were compelled to
| speak they would do so. But as they are both
| Republicans the chances of getting any vol
untary testimony from them is not very fat
tering."
The Journal desires to say to tho Eye, to
| its editor and publisher. If it has any, and to
"Uncle Ben Zahm." if the article we have be-
| fore us is authorized and warranted by him.
that they all, and each of them, are common
liars and slanderers. Probably this language
il sufficiently explicit to be understood; and
| in the meantime, the offer Of One Thousand
Dollars still stands.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

We print this morning the main points of
speech delivered by Col. r. W. Thompson
at Terre Haute on Saturday night 1t was
great speech, worthy the man, the theme and
the occasion. There is no other American
living who could give so complete and COM
prehensive view of tariff legislation, sup
plementing history with his personal reminis-
cences and experiences, or who could illus
trate the subject with such a wealth of argu-
ment and fact. Nor was the speech merely an
historical review. It contained the FIRE Of
youth as well as the wisdom of age, and
showed as firm grasp of current as of past
politics. Considering his age, eloquence, en-
durance and masterful knowledge of public
affairs. it entities Colonel Thompson to rank
as the American Gladstone. No speech will
be made in this campaign. mono has been
made in any campaign, showing more thor
ough knowledge of the principles of practical
craftsmanship or higher spirit of American
patriotism.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

Mr. CLEVELAND is greatly troubled by the
'fnsolencev and 'disloyalty" of government
employees who were appointed under former
administrations Washington department
clerks have never had the reputation through
out the country of being aggressive, out
spoken and offensive partisans, even when in
political harmony with the party in power.
and this sudden change from the usual quiet
conservatism to bold defiance of existing
authority will cause some surprise to the pub
lic Read between the lines, however, the
gist of this complaint seems to be that If the
heads of departments do not fire" every re.
naming Republican employe within two
months from this time Mr.. Cleveland will
know the reason why.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

CERTAIN third-part Prohibs of Grant coun-
ty feel sore over the return of Rev. Elwood
Scott to the Republican party, and their
friends, the Democrats, say he never was a
third-party man anyhow. The facts are as
heretofore given. Mr.. Scott is an eminent
minister in the Friends Church. Four years
ago and two years ago he was one of the most
active workers in the Prohibition party. He
has now been in Europe about six months.
He has had opportunity to notice the condi:
ton of the working people there, and without
abating his zeal for prohibition one jot, he
announces that he cannot jeopardize the inter-
ests of the working people of America by any
such a change in the tariff as that proposed by
the Democratic party.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

pet industry. and that no thought about five
cents of from the present schedule rate would
be about right; that the tile-works could
stand that amount and not hurt it, as the
tariff then would be protective, and enable
them to successfully compete with foreign
composition. or, as the lawyers would say,
words to that effect and meaningf
Did you not, in committee, advocate this
reduction in accordance with these sugges-
tions thus made by Mr.. Landersa
The Journal does not care to get into a con-
trosersy With Mr.. Bynum on this subject; but
if it is necessary, it will produce ample testi-
mony of what Mr.. Landers said in reference
to this matter, and let Mr. Bynum and Mr..
Landers settle the question between them
selves Hereafter the Journal hopes that Mr..
Bynum will rscollect that the suppression of
facts is as bad as their Justification.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25
MR.. BYNUM AND THE TILE-WORKs.


Hon. w. d. Bynum, whose principal repu-
tation was made by reason of his opposing the
late Thomas A. Hendricks in the appointment
of Mr.. Jones as postmaster in this city, is out
in letter published in the Sentinel of yes
terday. in which he INDUCES in the usual
Democratic Arguments refuge which all
persons seek when they desire to suppress the
truth
The gist of the Journals charge against
Mr.. Bynum was, that the Cooper Landers
tile-works had given Mr. Bynum to under
stand that he must not allow reduction on
the duties on foreign tiles to any considerable
extent; for if he did, the Democratic breth-
rem who own and run that institution in this
city would suffer in consequence of it.
Mr.. Bynum, at the close of his letter, says
that 'no correspondence" took place between
him and them, because there was no occasion
for it 1t will be observed that Mr.. Bynum
makes the point of his letter turn upon the
fact that mo correspondence" took place be-
tween them. This is too small hole for Mr..
Bynum to avail himself of, because it is quite
immaterial whether Mr.. Bynum understood
that a material reduction must not take place
on tiles by correspondence" or by word of
mouth.
We will now put some categorical questions
to Mr.. Bynum on the subject, and see wheth-
er he will ay to the columns of the Sentinel
in response to them with the same alacrity he
has already shown in denying our former
charge:
Was not Mr.. jackson Landers in Washing
ton during the time when the Democratic
members were incubating the Mills bill'
Did he have conversation with you re-
specting the duties on tilef
Did you get him an interview with the
ways and means committee or with the DEM
ocratic members of that committed If not
with all Of them, did you not procure an in
tervisw for him with some of the Democratic
members Of that committed
Did not Mr.. Landers say In that converse
tion that he was a Democrat, and had voted
for Mr.. Cleveland believed in his theory of
tax reduction, and that AZ . manufacturer he
was willing TO submit to . reduction on his
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

SPEAKING of the general increase Of wisdom
and intelligence in this country, the New York
Post says, by way of illustration, that the
nomination Of Harrison for President in 1888
shows that the Nation has made long ad-
vance since another Harrison ran for the same
Office half century ago. and adds that "even
Indiana would hardly, We may hope, elect q
man Governor in 1888. as in 1876, whose
strongest claim to the Office appeared to be his
suit of blue jeans" This looks as if the Post
were not truly loyal to the party to which it
has attached. A few more breaks like this,
and it will be subject for discipline by the
bosses
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

ders and permissions therefrom. Star-chamber
government of any kind is un-American, and
II does not help 1t any that the star-chamber
;s an editors office. The function Of . news
naper is to freely and impartially discuss pub
lie questions, and to give the public the bene-
fit of free and impartial Judgment and opin-
ion upon them. It is dangerous prostitution
of this function when it assumes to be an in
fallible dictator, or pursues with its malice
those who dare to differ with it.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

The ex-mugwump papers of New York find
themselves totally without influence since
they have become straightout Democratic
organs. They are. for instance, greatly op-
posed to the denomination of Governor Hill,
but the party machine goes right on with its
grinding and will nominate him regardless of
protests from the administration, faction and
its friends. Even Republican papers have
more influence in this direction. They are
anxious that Hill shall be the nominee.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

The convention Of colored mugwumps, in
dependents and Democrats. which meets here
to-day. is one of the natural outgrowths Of a
political ebullition that throws all sorts of
things to the surface. 1t represents no fol-
lowing to speak Of and will cut no figure in
the campaign or the election. The great mass
of colored voters are Republicans from prin-
ciple, and viii not be affected in their ale
glance to the party of their choice by the
spasmodic efforts of few political cranks or
unscrupulous politicians of their own color,
or of any color. If there are any honest
colorei Democrats in the country they have a
perfect right to their opinions and to hold a
convention if they wish to; but the present
movement is so notoriously managed by
scheming colored men, and corrupt white
Democrats, that it is not entitled to the respect
of ANYBODY
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

IN his interesting account of the progress
of civil-service reform under his administra-
tion, Mr.. Cleveland forgot to mention the
part taken by federal office holders in the Mis-
sissippi election frauds He also neglected to
say anything about his own active election
eering for Colonel Fellows of New York, the
terly unprincipled so far as the transaction of
official business is concerned. In fact, Mr.
Cleveland's message is more remarkable for
what it leaves out than for what il contains.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

CHAMPAIGN county, Illinois, is noted for its
fine towns and farms, and for the thrift, en-
terprise and intelligence of its citizens. All
these were represented in the large delegation
that came over yesterday to call on General
Harrison. It was one of the most numerous
and solid-looking delegations that has yet Wis
tied the city, and gave the impression that
there is nothing particular the matter with
the Champaign Republicans.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

A FAvoRITE and powerful style of political
argument with the New York Post consists in
using '.nick-names" when referring to promi-
nent Republicans It was accustomed to
speak of President Arthur as 'Chet," and
now crushes Senator Quay by speaking Of him
as "Matt." As yet it has made no reference
to 'CaP' Brice-the name by which this dis
tinguished gentleman is known to large
circle of "boys."
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25
The Sentinel says:

Wherever you find the most degraded, the
most abject, the most hopeless labor in
Europe. there You will find the so-called
Amer lean system of protection" in fullest
blast"
And yet the Sentinel fairly froths at the
mouth when it is quoted as opposed to the
system of protection, and in favor of the sys-
tenn of free trade. ~
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25
that the best way to conduc. campaign Is
by the widest possible circulation OF newspa-

THE red white and blue umbrella is neat ana
appropriate feature of July day Harrison DEM
onstr ations. The visiting patriot who carries
one at once shows his patriotic enthusiasm ana
keeps himself cool
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

Democratic tile-works of this city produce
flooring tile, their business depends upon the
tariff, and that is the reason Mr.. Bynum, as
member Of the ways and means committee,
and one Of the drafters of the Mills bill, left
the duty on flooring tile alone. Mn Bynum
wants tariff reduction. but not on articles pro-
duced By his Democratic constituents.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

DEMOCRATIC organs give prominent posi-
tion TO Commander Reas caution to the G. A.
r. against participation in partisan politics.
This is going TO unnecessary trouble. There
is no danger that any Grand Army post will
attempt to take part in Democratic politics.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

Mr. CLEvELAND's hand is not getting cal
loused with handshsking this year. 1t is
probably the first time in history when pres
idential candidates right arm was allowed to
remain in innoeuous desuetude.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

FORTUNATELY for Marion it is not an Illi-
nois nor Pennsylvania town, but is in what
Is known as doubtful State. Otherwise it
would doubtless have met with the playful
veto that prevents the erection of public
buildings in those States.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

SOMEBODY has discovered that Chairman
Brice's brow is modelled on the Augustus
Cesar plan" Great CRsar However, this
discovery is less important than the fact that
his bari is modelled after hogshead measure
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

THE indianapolis Journal said there were
three classes which yawped about the 'free
whisky plank in the Republican platform
fools, knaves, and dishonest and eowardly
Free traders, who did not have the courage of
their convictions Gentktnen can range
themselves in either class they choose, includ-
ing the Sentinel
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

THE Journal believes in the circulation Of
newspapers, and we entirely approve of the
Democratic committee giving free circulation
to the Sentinel Political committees will be
much wiser than thsy srs when they learn
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

GENERAL HARRIsoN's own city and county
ought to be the best organized of any in the
State. Republicans should lose no time in
seeing that it is so.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

The Detroit Tribune has published the
names of 1850 Michigan men who voted for
Harrison in 1S40 and intend to do likewise in
IS. The names are still coming in at the
rate of column a day; and Michigan was
very sparsely settled in lS40, too.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

Nor the least Of the evils from which the
city escaped by the action of the Council and
aldermen on Monday night was that thing
called government by newspaper" We know
of nothing more TO be deplored than the set
ting up of Czsf in some editors room and
having the city government receiving its or
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

GENERAL HARRISON has made no stronger
more felicitOus speech than the one yester-
day to the Illinois visitors. A fair and equal
ballot was never more tersely and eloquently
asserted a. the vital and fundamental neces-
sity Of . free government. The speech is .
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25
ments.

THE Louisville Courier-Journal says the
Democratic party is free-trade party except
as to few imbeciles and traitors. The editor
of the Courier-Journal wrote the St Louis
platform. In which class do the Sentinel
and Mr.. English appeari
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

TIE CONDITION OF THE WORKING PEOPLE OF
ENGI,ASp HAS BEEN AsToNIsHINGLY IMPROVED
Under FREE-TRADE POLICY. and the facts relat-
ing to il are OF the highest Importance to THOSE
WHO DESIRE TO BE TAUGHT By THE LESSONS OF
EXPERIENCE - INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

THE CONDITION OF THE WORKING PEOPLE OF
ENGLAND HAS BEEN AsToNIsHIS6LY IMPROVED
UNDER FREE-TRADE POLICY, and the facts relat-
ing TO IL are of the highest importance to THOSE
WHO DESIRE TO BE TAUGHT BY THE LESSONS OF
ExPERIEScE - INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

NOMINEE Cleveland is not making any
speeches 20 delegations of visitors this year.
Perhaps this is because all the delegations up
to date have come to indianapolis instead Of
WASHINGTON
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25
Washington

To judge from the manner In which they
foam at the mouth, the game of certain self
constituted city bosses seems to have been
blocked by the action of the proper authori.
ties on the light question.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

COUNCILMAN HICKLIN will get himself dis
liked by the Sentinel if he talks out in meet.
ing that way again.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

THE CONDITION OF THE WORKING PEOPLE OF
ENGLAND HAS BEEN AsToNIsHINGLY IMPROVED
UNDER FREE-TRADE POLICY, and the facts rslat-
ing to 1t are of the highest Importance to THOSE
WHO DESIRE TO BE TAUGHT BY THE LESSONS OF
EXPERIENCE. - INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

II you want to help carry Indiana for Har-
rison send a good Republican paper to a
doubtful voter for the next three months.
To put it more briefly, send him the Journal.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

The CONDITION OF THE WORKING PEOPLE OF
ESGLAND HAS BEEN AsToSIeHISGLY IMPROVED
UNDER FREE TRADE POLICY. and the facts relst-
ing to it are of the highest importance to THOSE
WHO DESIRE TO BE TAUGHT By TEE LESSONS OF
EXPERIENCE. - INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
You can boy good suit OF clothes in C;n.,,.
natl for -, and good hat for fifty cents 70 !
dollar. Terrible. Isnt IL. The way prosees,o,
oppresses people. At the same time waees ~
an Average, are 100 per csnt higher in this conn.
try than in Europe sS1'''
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

Nh BySux. why was the daty on flooring
fls left alone and the duty on higher grades
s.dueed Per cent and 10 per cent? The
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

"IN THE ONLY COUNTRY WHERE SUCH POLICY
(FREE TRADE HAS BEEN ADOPTED, THE WORK
ING PEOPLE HAVE BEEN IMMENSELY THE GAIN
ERs-INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

sIN THE ONLY COUNTRY WHERE SUCH POLICY
FREE TRADEl HAS BEEN ADOPTED. THE WORK
ING PEOPLE HAVE BEEN IMMENSELY THE GAIN
ERr-INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

'IN THE ONLY COUNTRY WHERE SUCH POLICY
FREE TRADE HAS BEEN ADOPTED THE WORK
ING PEOPLE HAVE BEEN IMMENSELY THE GAIN
ER."-INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

WHEN Uncle Dick Thompson speaks ther,
is no longer any doubt that the campaign i
open in Indiana. -
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

I'm THE ONLY COUNTRY WHERE SUCH POLICY
FREE TRADEl HAS BEEN ADOPTED, THE WORK
ING PEOPLE HAVE BEEN IMMENSELY THE GAIN
ER.'-INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25
I'VE don't want any
Republicans in our cOun-
fru - SENATOR COLQUITT
u!s and REPRESENTATIVE
STEWART, of Georgia.

Is your ward or voting precinct organized
If not, it ought to be.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

THIS IL year when every Republican in
Indiana should belong to a working club.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25

The echoes of your Uncle Dick Thompson'l
keynote will be heard until November.
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25
One Thousand Dollars

VIII be paid to anybody, under the same condi-
tiops. who will produce the proof that General
Harrison ever said of the railroad strikers. in
1877, that 'if he lHarrisonl was in power ne
would put men to work at the point of the bay
onet, and if that would not do, he would shoot
them down like dogs"
The Indianapolis journal., 1888-07-25
Telephone Calls.
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One Thousand Dollars

viii be paid to anybody who will produce the
proof, whether living in Indianapolis. in Marion
county. in the State Of Indiana, or in any town,
sity. township, county or State in the United
States or Territories, that General Harrison
ever said that zone dollar day WAS enough for
anv Hnrkingman.v
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-02

-four now the price of a ton Of hay will
buy two barrels Of flour Then
IL took the best colt IN the pasture 10 buy
clock now the price of a good colt will
buy clock aud set a couple up In house
keeping Then
Il took a whole calf Co buy a wood saw
now the price Of good saw is less than the
hide Of the calf Then
Il took pound Of the best butter 10 buy
a pound Of nails now YOU can buy pound
of nails for the price Of a quart Of milk.
Then
1t took dozen eggs TO buy pound Of
sugar now the price Of a dozen eggs will
buy three pounds of sugar.
Comparisons might be multiplied to an
indefinite length. Enough have been made,
however To- contrast the free trade policy
Of the Democratic party, as it operated be
fore the war with the Republican policy
that in the past twenty-five years has
brought prosperity TO the producer. The
Democratic party-so the leaders assert
is and always has been free trade party
lf that party succeeds i'm this election free
trade Is thereby endorsed Free trade
means the old condition Of things the old
prices Which will you have, free trade or
protection
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-02

WACO, TEXAS, May Q. sss-Gentiemen The
wife OF on ~ my customers WAS terribly
Af1iCtol with a lnathsume skin disaase that
covered her whole body. She was confined
% her bed for several years by this Rfiiction,
and could not help herself at all She could
not sleep from violent itching and singing
Of the skin. The disease bafiie,i the skill Oh
the physicians who treated a. Her husband
began nnallN giving his wife Swift's Specific,
and she commenced 20 improve ALI .i,st i'm
me-lately, and IN q few weeks she was aI-
parently well She 10 now a hearty nne
left, NoW- vprv truly J D. SFARH
Wholesale Druggist, Jstiu Avenue.