The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-10-09

A Law that Affects $4,000 Voters In the State
Declared Unconstitutional


A Law that Affects $4,000 Voters in the State
Declared UnconstitutionaL
BOISE CITY. Ida. Oct. S-Judee Stock
slayer. of the Fourth District Court. has
declared the Idaho test oath law unconsti-
tutional. The case was brought by Nor
mon, whom q registrar in Cassidi county
refused to register because he declined to
subscribe to the test oath. The Idaho Con-
stitution provides that no person belong
ing to an organization that teaches or
encourages poly gamy shall exercise the
franchise. Under this clause the Legis-
lature. at its first session. provided test
elector must swear that he has not. since
Jan. l, 1855. belonged to an organization
which teaches or encourages poly gamy.
etc. Since the Mormon Church renounced
polygamy its members have been qualified
20 subscribe to the constitutional pr0vi-
sions, but they cannot take the legislative
test oath. Judge Stockslager holds that the
legislative enactment abridges o right
guaranteed by the Constitution; that 1t is
retroactive, expost facto. and therefore
void. A similar case will be heard by the
Supreme Court next week. Ii that body
rules as Stockslager has done it will in
crease the vote of Idaho some %. 600 and IN
tr0duce new element into the election.
the political complexion of which cannot
Mahone's Scheme to Carry Virginia.
NEW YORK, Oct. s-General Malone. of
Virginia. has had long conference with
Chairman Carter. of the Republican ma
tional committee. on the situation in Vir-
ginia. General Malone submitted q scheme,
which includes deal with the Farmers
Alliance. or Peoples party. Mahone's plan
In far lSa Re n m ~ n a
gressional candidates. and to support the
third.party candidates in each con grcssion-
al district The Farmers Alliance people
will reciprocate. he believes. by supporting
the Republican electoral ticket
Adlai Talks to feorians.
Special TO the indianapolis Journal
PEORIA, H., Oct. a-This has been DEM
ocratic day in this section. Adlai +. Ste
venson had the lions share of attention.
Others who took part IN the rally ere
Ex-Governor Hubbard. of Texas. and Hon.
james w. Hunter. congressional oandi-
date. Mr.. Stevenson and Mr.. Springer
spoke in the grand Opera-honse this after
noon. The house was crowded. A parade
tonight was followed by meeting. which
was addressed by Ex-Governor Hubbard,
of Texas, and candidate Hunter.
Senator Hlscock Looking Into the Situation.
CHICAGO, Got. s.-Senator Frank His
cock. of New York, arrived IN the city to-
dag, bringing with him. it is said. big
campaign fund to aid the Republicans in
this State. The Senator. avoided discus
sion on the subject, but admitted that he
was to take look at the situation both in
this State and Indiana. He will remain IN
Chicago until tomorrow or Monday, during
which time there will be several confer.
vvi m m loa a6a in
Blaine May BE Asked tn Speak.
NEW YORK, Oct. s.-From a reliable
source 1t was ascertained Mt Republican
headquarters that delegation would be
sent down to Maine to see Mr.. Blaine and
get him TO take the stump. AS Joseph Man.
10y is the nearest to Mr.. Blaine among the
managers of the Republican canvass, 1t II
thought that he will 60 down snd urge the
plumed knight to come to the rescue ol
Harrison aud Reid.
Political Notes.
The Populists and Democrats of the Firs,
congressional district of Colorado have
chosen Lafe Pence as their candidate. In
place of Rev. Myron w. Reed. who declined
to run.
The Democratic conspiracy to throw tn,
election of President into the House is de
veloping each day. CIeE eEeland's manager.
have been successful in inducing Wyoming
Democratic to support the Populist elector
in that State. =
Senator Walthall, in q speech at Jackson
Miss, yesterday. appealed to tho Demo
crats OF his State not to stray In the Peo
pies party, but to stand by Cleveland an(
Stevenson, who would protect them iron
the enactment of the force bill.
The Republican national committee ba
telegraphed ex-senator John j. Ingall
that if he will deliver ono speech in New
York and one in Pennsylvania. Governo
Mckinley. of Ohio. will be sent TO Kansas
Mr.. Ingalls, has referred the matter To th
State COMMITTEES. in whose hands he re