The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-22
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST %, 1894.
TIE CONVENTION.

1T is the general sentiment of demo-
Gratis that no more enthusiastic conven-
zion was ever held in the state than
"wednesday. And no more intensely demo-
tratfo convention ever assembled. This
could be seen by anyone from the storms
OF applause that met each assertion Of
radical democratic doctrine and especial
" so as TO tariff reform, the popular
election Of senators, the arbitration of
labor troubles, the enforcement Of the
TAX law and other notable principles.
'Stln more marked was the enthusiasm
4hat greeted the name of Grover Cleve-
land. And even more significant Of the
sentiment Of the meeting was the medley
tOf cries for the naming of the senate
TRAITORS when the portion of the platform
referring to them was reached. Such
11nanimity OF sentiment was never before
Seen IN the state.
The candidates could hardly be i'm
proved upon. The Hon. W. r. Myers,
for secretary Of state. who will head the
Ticket, is one Of the best known men in
INDIANA and universally popular with the
people. lie has served the state in vari-
bus capacities and always accepIably.
Joseph T. Tanning, the nominee for
euditor. has had long experience in the
work of the office and in similar work.
DO more competent man could have been
detected for the arduous and important
Suties of this office.
Morgan Chandler. the party's choice
for treasurer, is a man of sterling integ-
fity and great ability as a financier. He
has been for more than twenty years the
1nashier Of the Greenfield banking COM
Pany, and has been honored by the
people of his county repeatedly. having
Served them as sheriff, clerk. representa-
tive and senator. He has the respect
and confidence of all who know him.
Francis NJ Griniths of vevay, the
nominee for encouragement. is an able
and conscientious lawyer. whose attain
ments are widely known. He served two
terms in the state senate and was
prominent member Of the judiciary COM
mittee during his service-chaiTman of
the committee for one session.
Judges Reinhardt and Daley are both
well-known jurists. The denomination
OF Judge Daley for the supreme bench
and the promotion of Judge Reinhardt
from the appellate to the supreme bench,
will meet the hearty approval of the
bar and Of the people.
The nomination Of Charles w. Wei
man for clerk Of the supreme court is a
happy one. Mr.. welman is a genial
and talented gentleman, thoroughly
equipped for the duties Of this Office He
is favorably known as a newspaper
writer and as a speaker.
Charles W. Thomas, the candidate for
superintendent Of public instruction, IS
well prepared for the duties Of that
office. He IS at present superintendent
of the schools Of Harrison county. He is
"a man of splendid reputat ton and has
aheld his present position for ten years
Alexander Fulton. the nominee for
statisucian, is a merchant with expert
ence in statistical work He served his
county as treasurer and that is very con-
elusive evidence Of the personal popu-
larity of any democrat in Wabash
county.
Eli T. Jordan. the nominee for state
geologist, has served for some time as
gas inspector. and is said to be more
familiar with the eternal rocks than any
man in Indiana.
With so excellent a ticket as this the
democratic party is ready 10 meet the
enemy at any time and any place. 1t
will elect its candidates in November.