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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
INDIANA REFUGEES IN CANADA.
Whereabouts Of Joseph A. Moore, John f.
Sullivan and Pollard.


In Toronto it was that Joseph A. Moore
located when he fled from indianapolis
after embeZZling about $500, 900 from the
Mutual Insurance Company. OF that I'M
mense amount he had left, when his short
age was discovered, about $4,000 That is
the sum he succeeded in scraping together.
as reported to the authorities and with
which he escaped across the borders. Moore
lived In the greatest retirement in Toronto
his daughter joining him shortly after his
arrival there; A few days ago he left that
city as quietly as he had come. and the best
information is that he has crossed the
ocean for Switzerland. Fear of the passage
of the Weldon extradition bill is given as
the chief reason for his hasty departure.
Another indianapolis man. who also made
Toronto his headquarters for time, was
John +. Sullivan. the defaltingcOuntyc clerk
and crooked commission merchant. With
him was his former book-keeper, Tom
O'Neil. or, rather, O'Neil Joined him but a
Sullivan made but few acquaintance. even
among criminals of his own class. The first
person he met, and about the only one with
whom he associated was Chicago's crooked
attorney. Starkey. His defalcation as
county clerk did not give him so much
concern as did the forged warehouse re-
ceipts altered by himself in his own commits
sion house at Indianapolis. That was a
source of constant wOrryment, and he was
fearful of the authorities closing down
upon him at any moment
OF his big defalcatiOn and business
wrongdoing he managed to hold out almost
| S., 900, which he brought over with him. or
at least had it within easy reach.
The rise and fall of Sullivan presents a
strange story. Twelve years ago be was
working as a common laborer in a spoke
factory at the capital city of Indiana, not
even able to write his own name. He be-
came peddler, then went into the commits
| sion business, soon building up the largest
| produce commission business in the world.
| His simple word in bank was sufficient col
lateral with which to borrow almost any
amount Then he went into politics Be-
| ing shrewd. he went rapidly to the front.
| Politics killed him, however, and to-day he
| is fugitive from justice.
The Weldon bill sent broad, cold chill
down his spinal column. and about week
| ago he left Toronto, his intention being to
| locate in Mexico.
Pollard is another Indianian who fled TO
| Canada with a goodly sum of money. he
managing to gather in SOC, 900 before he left
| his home at Indianapolis to become a resi-
dent Of Canada. That was three or four
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

THE Civil-service Chronicle yowls at
the President because he permits Con-
gressmen to distribute the spoils," and
regards this as without warrant in the
Constitution. The Chronicle chooses to
regard as spoils any Offices that do not
become vacant through death; but death
comes sometimes even to office-holders,
and it is the duty of the President to fill
the vacancies. 1t would be interesting
to know if this reform organ would have
him make personal investigation of the
claims of each applicant for every such
position. Apparently it would, on the
ground that it is unconstitutional to ex-
pedite matters by taking advice from
Congressman. And still the Chronicle
grumbles because the President takes
as much time as he does for personal in
yestigation. Oh, paper with hobby,
thy subtitle is not consistency.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

THE Democrats are in sad straits about
the new chairman of their national COM
mittee. They have plenty of men who
would serve if asked to, but nobody
asks them; then there are plenty who
who are asked, but they will not serve.
AS a concession to harmony, Colonel
WattersOn says: "Get good man. 1t is
a hard place-no pay and little thanks;
but just what his views of the tariff are
is of little importance" This reminds
the New York Herald that Mr.. Lincoln,
In looking for a general, did not say,
"Just what his views on the war are is
of little IMPORTANCE
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
NEW JERSEY PROHIBITIoNIsrs.
Reason Why They viii Not Fraternize will
the Democrats This Year.

the Democrats This Year.
Newark IN. J.) Special
But there is a singular sequel to all this
rumpus over the Fisk episode. Certain
nOuncing General Fisk when the story of
what he had said came ont. They said the
Prohibition party would be in the field, as
usual, next fall; and conduct a most Wig
orous canvass. The Republicans could not
trick them into withdrawing. They would
not '.temporize" with any party. This kind
of talk has suddenly ceased. Oddly enough
it ceased at exactly the same time that
leading members of the Democratic State
committee let it quietly be known that the
committee did not propose to furnish the
cash this year for running the Prohibition
campaign in the State. For five years nearly
campaigns in New Jersey have been taken
careOf by the Democratic State or some of the
county committees. 1t was done, to a slight
extent, in 1888, when Leon Albeit was first
larger scale in 1884, and John p. st. John
owed his boom in New Jersey to Demo-
cratic money. In 1887, when General Fisk
ran for Governor. and polled the vote that
defeated the Republicans, without doubt.
the Prohlbitionists were absolutely kept
going by the Democrats. This cannot be
disproven 1t has been repeatedly admitted
by prominent Democrats. and it has been
told as proof of the skill with which the
Democratic State committee managed its
recent campaigns. Last year the same thing
was done, but to less de gree, because the
liquor dealers were running the campaign
More than one salOon-keeper's check, how
ever, helped to swell Prohibition Golfers in
one shape or another.
This year the saloons are again to pay
for the Democratic canvass, and there is no
object in spending money for foolish an
mex, such as the Democratic leaders believe
Prohibition campaign would be. Leon
Albeit and his friends prefer to make the
fight on the main ISSUE They believe that
with the saloons, the German Republicans
and the old rock-bound Democrats. who
vote the ticket anyhow, on their side, the
Republicans can have what would be left
of the Prohibition party and still be beaten
badly. The assertion is that the Pro-
hibtion vote is large OF small,
according to the amount of
Democratic Doodle there is back of it. The
accuracy of this theory remains to be seen
later on. But it is very certain that men
who have always found employment as Pro-
hibition boomers when Democratic cash
was dispensed have collapsed since the an
nouncement that the Democracy does not
care enough for the Prohibition party this
year to pay its expenses.
May be General Fisk knows this and
may be he doesn't. If he does, he did well
to get in out of the rain in time II be does
not, he will find how easily enthusiasm
vanishes away when the substance that
created 1T is wanting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
THE PRESIDENTS IDEA.
1t Is That ONCE Holders Should Serve Out
Their Terms.

1t Is That ONCE Holders Should Serve Out
Their Terms.
Philadelphia North American.
Yesterday q representative of this paper
met a citizen of Philadelphia who had Just
returned from Washington, where as O per-
sonal friend of the President he had held a
free and familiar talk with General Harri-
son.
What did you find outg" he was asked.
about individuals, not very much; but
about the general purposes of the Presi-
dent, enough to worry a little the Repub-
licans whe expect to be OF the govern
ment salary roll next month. The Presi-
dent stated clearly and distinctly that ex-
take his own time to replace Democratic
incumbents."
"What did he mean by that"
"He did not leave that in doubt. Gener-
al Harrison declared to me that the change
of administration involved a change OF
ofice-holders; but that it would be far bet
ter for everybody-parties and individuals,
including the President himself-if the rule
could be established and maintained as un-
written law that an appointment to office
that office for the period of four years,
provided he discharged the duties faithful
1y and without Offense."
DO You mean that all the DEMOCRATS are
to serve the full term of four yearsY"
II mean just what l have said. The
President of the United States believes
that some such understanding would be
best for all time. The Offices would then
fall just as certainly into the hands of the
successful party-and / am quoting his
sentiments. mind yOu-but instead of there
being a combined rush from every direc-
tiOn of our vast territory the day after in
auguration for every place in his gift, SO
that the executive is OverwOrked vet una
BILE to decide with justice, the filing OF
places would come along in tolerably easy
and natural sequence"
THAT won't satisfy the hungry place
hunters, will it'll"
Perhaps not this particular lot of outs,
but if he carries out the idea, which you
must remember President Cleveland did to
some extent, the people who do get the
places will feel that the President will help
them to remain in Office for fixed term. =
glittering generalities"
mot altogether. We had some pleasant
words about what is called the Senatorial
infinence,' in which he is great believer,
for he was one of the elect himself; though
as President he admits some notifications,
to the effect that in the large cities, where
unlike in the rural districts, in which
they often have a hundred or more small
postoffices to distribute-the members of
Congress have so little chance to bestOw
political patronage their desires should be
we'll considered in selecting people to fill
the local Offices. The President thinks il
is far better where his own knowledge is
lacking to have some recognized RESPONSE
bility for his appointments, but he proposes
to understand as far as he can what com
mendation or objection there may be addi-
tiOnally."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

DEMOCRATS and mugwumps have
been quoting Washington lately as
though they had something in common
with him, but they seem to see nothing
quotable in his remark to his Secretary
of War, Timothy Pickering. To that
worthy he wrote, on one occasion, as
follows: 81 shall not, while l have the
honor to administer the government,
bring man into any Office of cOnse-
quence, knowingly, whose political ten
cts are adverse to the measures which
the general government are pursuing;
for this, in my opinion, would be pOliti-
cal suicide" This being interpreted
and applied, means that if Washington
were alive and in the presidential chair
to-day, he would appoint Republicans to
all Offices of consequence, just as Gen.
Harrison is doing. On the matter of
civil-service reform WashingtOn's head
was level.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
The Gaming Music Festival.

The musicians of indianapolis have been
at great expense of time and labor to pre-
pare an entertainment for the public which
shall do justice to their own professional
regulations and ability, and reflect credit
upon the city and State. That their efforts
are to be crowned with success. so far as
the character of the music is concerned, has
been pre-ordained matter to the minds of
those acquainted with the qualifications of
those actively engaged in the enterprise.
The chorus of six hundred voices is in mag
nificent training. and will more than fulfill
oil Expectations Of all lovers OF choral music.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
COMMENT AND OPINION.

THE powerful newspaper everywhere is
the cleanly newspaper. The people with
clearly tastes are the majority of the peO-
ple.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
WHEN labor is as free and well paid
throughout the world as it is in America
we may safely adopt the free-trade policy
of tariff for revenue only. But the adOp-
ton of that policy now would be national
suicide.-Cleveland Leader.
If Congress prove so deficient in wisdom
as to favor an augmentation of silver COIN
age. despite the evident absurdity of such
action. we are confident that an insur-
mountable obstacle may fairly be expected
nothing in the Republican platform adopted
at Chicago last year which imposes any
obligation on the party or the President to
go beyond the bounds of prudence in deal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
CAN AFFORD TO WAIT.

Time is an element of strength in all
good causes. In nothing has this been
better demonstrated than in the rapid
growth of true unionism in the South;
and the corresponding decline of that
sectionalism which has helped to govern
by retaining solid South and cO-operat-
ing with kindred spirits in the North.
The accidental election of Mr.. Cleve-
land by the small plurality of LOAF in a
vote of more than a million in the State
of New York, was seized upon by the
sectional element as indicating the re-
turn of the Democracy to power, and
the administration proceeded at once to
reorganize every department of the gov
eminent, as if the change in the admin
istratiOn was a deliberate verdict of the
American people on the questions in
volved in the contest, instead of a mere
accident. They seemed Oblivious to the
fact that, though through the methods
adopted in 1882 the Democratic majority
in the House was II, it had dwindled, un-
der the same methods, to Al in 1884, the
very year that the accident gave them
President, and, continuing in the same di
rection, it had dwindled to II in 1885,
and that in 1888 it had dropped out en-
tirely and the majority was on the 9TH
er side. This steady movement in the
same direction year after year is signifi-
can't and very suggestive. The right
can afford to wait.
But another class of figures is worth
studying, to show the direction of polit-
ical public opinion. In 1880 Maryland
gave Democratic majority of 10, 191,
which was reduced to II 1888 in 1884, and
in 1883 to 6,122, notwithstanding Dem
Ocratie administration. The Democratic
majority in Virginia in 1880 was "A, 566,
which was reduced to 6,141 in 1884, and
to 1,541 in 1888. The Democratic major
ity in North Carolina in 1884 was 1854,
but in 1888 it was only 1918. West Vir-
ginia in 1880 was Democratic by II, 14o,
but 1T was only 1929 in 1884, and only $50
in 1883. Kentucky was Democratic in
1880 by majority of 42,752, which ran
down to 34,779 in 1884, and to 2s,666 in
1888. Tennessee was Democratic by co.,
514 in 1880, but it ran down to $50 in
1884, though it rose to $4,000 in 1888.
Delaware was Democratic by 4,OO3 in
1884, but by only 1864 in 1888.
When it is borne i'm mind that these
steady declines have been without any
merely local or exceptional causes, and
that the general causes which have con-
tributed to them are still at work with
increasing energy, it is not difficult to
see that not only is the day of the solid
South about gone, but that that fact
itself is fastening the final result. A
good cause can afford to wait.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

SINCE last November a great deal of
opposition to the use of money in cleo
tons has developed. For this reason
some doubt is expressed as to whether
Colonel Matson will sign a petition for
the pardon of Postmaster Douglass, who
spent more money than belonged to him
to help the Colonel to an Office. Doug
lass was ordered to do it, but, so long as
it did no good, true Democrats will find
it hard TO forgive him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
Won't Trust the Government Census.

Charleston g. CO News and Courier.
AS set-off to the purely partisan work
of the census commissioner and his assist
ants however it would be well for every
Southern State, at least, to provide with
all possible dispatch for complete census
of its population, industries, manufactures
and resources. This census should be in
tr%stWorthy men in the several States and
should be conducted very much on the
lines, but not after the methods. of the
United States census which will be man
aged by Mr.. Robert Protectionist Porter
1t is absolutely necessary to the South that
it shall not be misrepresented by doctored
rpturnR
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

"DocToRn HARRISON, of Insane Hos
pital infamy, and now editor of Michi-
gan City paper, declares that the late
election in Indiana was carried for Re-
publicans by the use of money, and that
the party would have been beaten TO-
maker had not furnished 2400, 900 during
the last week of the campaign" In view
of his connection with the Coy-Sullivan
gang and the manner in which those
WORTHLESS robbed the State, Harrison's
Indignation over the alleged corruption
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

Some of the best singers of the operatic stage
have been engaged as soloists, and no efforts
have been spared to make the five concerts of
the coming festival treat to be remem-
bered. The musicians are ready to do their
part. and it only remains for the public to
show proper appreciation to make the event
a noted one. Such an enterprise is not
mere personal affair on the part of the man
ayers and participants. The individual re-
ward involved is small compared to the
credit which comes to the city which can
offer such inducements. The financial sue
cess of the festival Will insure the estab-
lishment of permanent musical organiza-
ton here that will be of great benefit TO
the public, and to all musicians and stu
dents of the art in the State. As matter
of public spirit, as well as to encourage the
promoters of a worthy enterprise, the peo-
pie should do their part to make the affair
a complete success.
WHO says hired girls are never appreciat-
ed and get no credit for what they dot Just
read this eulogy from an Iowa paper over a
servant who had moved to another town:
Her service in this city, covering a period of
many years, was confined to two families Abe
was master of her art in all its branches, and it
Is said in her praise she could manage a large
house without fuss. worry, or apparent effort
BY her superior talent she was able to have every
department running smoothly without clash or
friction. and the mistress of the house was made
to feel that ease, security and comfort which
wellpaid iomestics should provide. For perfect
neatness, austere cleanliness. and quiet dignity
In her place, this young woman was a model
many, even housewives, might more pattern
after. Never queen on her throne or belle in
the ballroom more becOmingly conducted her
self, or was more perfectly master of the situa-
ton, than was this young woman. who has made
the title 'hired grl'' to be honOred and respected
by all who knew her in our city.
There, now! Did any belle" ever get a
better send-off than that i'll any society
column
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
Which Shall 1t Be?
4"
Idaho Statesman.

Idaho Statesman
Shall Idaho remain in the limping condi-
ton of territorial vassalage or rise TO the
freedom and progressive life of an indie
pendent STATED Shall we trot along in the
dust and neglect of the tail-end of the pro-
cessiOn. or ride in the band-wagonf Shall
we continue to feed on public pap, sleep in
the territorial cradle or get up. learn to
walk, cut our teeth, earn our own food, be
men among men, yea freemen among Amer
lean freemena These are the questions now
before the people of Idaho.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
A Sheer at a Great Orator.

An old gentleman in Washington who
supplied Mr. Chauncey Nj. Depew with ma
terial for his speech at the centennial
celebration in New York, is suing that
services. Mr.. Depew ought to bring a
counter-suit for about 81 600 damages on
account of the character of the material
furnished to him. Any fair-minded jury
would find verdict in his favor, and he
would then make something out of his
speech after all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

is highly edifying. In the violence of
his denunciations, however, he does not
remember to explain why the Demo
cratic funds, of which higher author
ity than the rancid butter purveyOr
testified that they had more than the
Republicans, were not used to counter
act the baleful Republican influence. In
the high moral role Harrison is hardly a
success. He needs practice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

The New York Evening Post says senten-
information from Connecticut" that an ex-
cellent ballot law will be passed by the
Legislature. As this impressive announce:
ment was printed the day after such bill
was reported, and the Republicans, who
control both branches had voted unani-
mously to support it. there seems no good
reason for laying so much stress on the pr
vacy of the Posts information.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20
Bogus British Omcers.

New fOrk Evening WOTIu
The recent developments in high life, go-
ing to show that there are many bogus no.
blemen and officers in the British army and
navy, are paralleled by the discovery that
there are score in less prominent circles.
1t seems that we Americans will believe
anything that is said TO us, concerning him.
self, by any one manifestly British, or Ger
among us outnumber ten to one those who
are eYnOsed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

THE announcement by Prince Bis
marck, in the Reichstag, that he con-
siders the man impudent who says "fie,"
is due warning to the Samoan commits
sioners. They mustn't say ''fie."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

An Eng.ishman has produced piece of
ures, representing horses. cannon, artillery.
infantry and a band of fifty-two men, each
with an instrument. A tiny windmill.
turned by the current from burning can
dies. furnish the power to move all the fig
ures automatically.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

for the trust refneries will then have to
face the competition of the world. and the
price of sugar will be brought down to a
point sufficient probably to pay a reason
able profit to the refiner, but not sufficient
to enable him to make gains of so and 100
per cent. wear upon his business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journal:
What is the best time ever made by any person
running one hundred yardsl
GREENCAsTLE, Ind, May H.
At Cleveland, o., July 81. 1886. H. NJ.
johnson ran the distance in As seconds;
George Seward, an English professional, on
Sept 30, 1874, ran one hundred yards in IA
seconds. Seward had flying start, while
johnson started from the scratch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

IT was very inconsiderate of Mrs.
Maybricht, niece of Jefferson Davis, to
poison her husband and get into the
newspapers. Not that Mr.. Maybricht
may not have deserved poisoning. but
her course is likely to afford her uncle
an opportunity for writing another let
ter to the press to explain or deny some
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

1T is to be hoped for the credit and
welfare of the institution that none of
the new instructors of the State Univer-
sity will indulge in offensive politics or
teach a system of political economy that
is in direct opposition to the policy of
the government
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-05-20

British gold is insidiously mining its way
under our fair fabric of a government Its
our breweries Suppose these all go into
British hands, what shall we do for orr
beer in case of war with Englandf Tho
subject is respectfully referred TO the Dip
lomatic end of Onr government.