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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-09-23
WORST FIZZLE OF ALL.
Only Five People to Hear Candidate
Griffith and He neake Home.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, Sept. 22.-The
Democratic meeting scheduled for this
evening was a decided failure. For a week
or more posters have been placed conspicu-
ously about the city hearalding the appear
ance of Francis NJ. Griffith, of VeSay, the
Democratic candidate for Encouragement,
to appear and open the campaign After
the principals, the electric lights in the
City Hall were turned on to an empty
house, not five persons outside of the COM
mittee responding, and the speaker was
obliged to return to his home. 1t was then
reported that he failed to reach here, but
an examination of the hotel register shows
that ne took supper in the city and left
for Cincinnati via Indianapolis. Hon. VIII
Monday evening and he will be accorded
a rousing reception.
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"HELLS OF ANARCHY.v
Voorhees, and Turpie Denounced by
kOkOmO Democrats.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, Sept. 22.-The Howard
county Democrats held a small but sensa-
tional convention to-day. Ex-Mayor and ex-
County Auditor w. S. Armstrong declined
the nomination for Representative and de-
clared he could no longer be classed as a
Democrat. He denounced Voorhees, and
Turpie, declaring they were as corrupt as
the 'hells of anarchy in Chicago" He
also denounced Cleveland. Ex-Judge Pol
lard followed with a fiery speech. in which
he tore the masks off the party leaders,
declaring them Republicans in disguise. A
perfect uproar of applause followed. County
Chairman j. c. Heron threw up his Office
and 7. c. McReynolds was chosen to fill
his place. The following county ticket was
then nominated: Representative, w. A.
Quick; clerk. John E. Duncan; treasurer.
George Smith; auditor, A. p. Armstrong;;
sheriff, Eli Michaels; recorder, James Z.
Waters; surveyor, J. c.. Ogle; coroner. L.
X. Ascher; commissioners. Ambrose Wilson
and d. E. Murphy. A movement to indorse
the Populist ticket failed.
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Hard to Find Candidates.

MUNCIE. Ind, Sept. 2.-The Delaware
county Democrats met at the Walnut-street
Opera House to-day, and. with a brass
band. mustered up forces enough TO NOM
mate the following ticket: Representative.
L. j. Hickman: prosecuting attorney. W. II.
Hickman; sheriff. Evan Weir; clerk. 7. ].
Williams; auditor, David Kilgore; treasurer.
Isaac Humphrey; recorder, A. c. Gray;
surveyor, Victor Silverburg; coroner, q.
II. Searcy; commissioners, George ". Park
inson and Elisha Bartlett. Before the ticket
was completed a dozen men refused the
nominations. and in some instances. IL was
necessary TO place men on the ticket not
present. Hon. r. c. Bell. Of Fort Wayne,
addressed the meeting. The ticket viii be
defeated by 5000 majority in November.
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seventy-Eisht Democrats Present.

Special 10 the 11ulandpoliS Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Ind, Sept. 2.1The DEM
ocrats of Henry county were called to meet
in mass convention at the courthouse this
afternoon TO nominate a county ticket and
hear a speech by Hon. Joseph e. Bell. of
Indianapolis. AT 2 o'clock. the appointed
hour. there were eight Democrats in the
room. The crowd finally increased to nine
ty-nine, seventy-one of whom were voters,
and twenty-one of the number Republicans.
The following slate had been previously
prepared and was ratified by the conyen-
ton: Representative. Frank p. Ice; prose
cutting attorney. James l. Shelton; clerk.
d. Jack Miller; auditor. George b. Morris:
treasurer, John :. Barr: recorder. Edmund
Dare; sheriff, Elmore ID. Cooper; coroner,
j. r.. Unthank; commissioners, Charles w.
Mouch and john j. Wilkinson. The resolu-
tons indorsed President Cleveland. the late
lamented Congress-. Governor Matthews,
and especially lduded Green smith for the
able and successful manner in which he
had conducted the Attorney-generars Of
flee. Mr.. Bell told the people that wages
were reduced 80 per cent. under protection
from what they had been under the Walker
tariff: charged the Republican party with
all of the political and financial disasters
OF the past three decades, and wound up
by predicting Democratic defeat In Indiana
In NoYember.
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opecldl 10 tne ihuIdiidpoilo Jouihdi.
HARTFORD CITY. Ind. Sept 2.-The
Democracy of Blackford opened the cam
paign here to-day. Secretary Of State
Myers. of Indianapolis. was the speaker
and his audience numbered less than two
hundred. 1t was a tame affair and the
leaders are discouraged. Tonight the Re-
publicans gathered at the court room and
listened to George II. Stitch, OF Chicago.
who replied to the Democratic speaker.
The enthusiasm of the audience was in
marked contrast 10 the apathy exhibited
at the Myers meeting.
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C.ptntn GOODWIN Exonerated.

VANCOUVER, Wash, Sept. 22-Capt. w.
C.. Goodwin, Company G. Fourteenth In
fantry. who was recently court-martialed
on a charge of drunkenness. has been ac-
Quilted on every specification. and has been
restored to his command.
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at Paoli. They were addressed by Hon.
Cyrus E.. Davis, who was recently de-
the present incumbent. Mr.. Davis is gener-
ANY 1 4-La araaOt. OFT to-dAN. discounted
by an audience of less than 150, in the
county seat. on Democratic day, too, MS
tongue seemed paralyzed. His main point
of attack was on the infamous mckinley
makeshift," as he termed IL. He boasted
man, and gave as his only reason for such
a statement that the Democratic Congress
and Senate had passed a law and IL had
making the first Monday in September La
Dor day and a national holiday. He let
state issues and the pension question Sc
verely alone, never once referring 20 them.
He declared for free silver coinage unlim-
tied. Ii was the tamest speech heard in this
county in years, AND to-nignt the Demo
Gratis are Disguised with their maiden ef-
fort. "Grassburner' Bynum opened the
campaign at West Baden tonight
..Snidev Affair at Hutton.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind, Sept. 22.-The OPEN
ing of the Democratic campaign in this
place to-day was a dismal failure, so far
as numbers were concerned. This strong
hold of Democracy has been worked by
their leaders for six weeks, and a great
effort was made to have an immense gath
ering. As a poor reward for all their eff
forts about three hundred men. women and
children assembled in the opera house this
afternoon to listen to Judge collars, Of
Fort Wayne. and Congressman Martin. of
this place. Chairman Sturgis made a few
apologies in introducing collars. who con-
tinued the apology throughout his address.
He endeavored to throw the responsibility
on the Republican party for the passage OF
the Sugar Trust bill. and pleaded with the
Democrats to stand firm this fall. Con-
gresham Martin followed him, talking i'm
the same strain. This evening J. Hindman,
of Hartford City. and Nh. Martin addressed
a small audience. but little interest was
shown.
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just Sixty Democrats Heard Him at
the Gas Belt Town of ElwOOd.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD. Ind, Sept 22.-Democrats
opened the campaign in this city this after
noon, Congressman George w. Cooper
speaking to a small crowd in the opera
house. The meeting came near being a
total failure as lifelong Democrats would
not go to hear the speaker and. by actual
count, the number scattered over the opera
was $50. OF this number, fully fifty were
Republicans and as many more Populists,
with a score of women and children. leay-
ing about sixty questionable Democrats to
hear him. The attempt to get up a demon
~stration was a total failure, as the process
sion that escorted the speaker to the opera
house was composed only of a drum corps
wearing long busters and white hats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-09-23
Bynum-s Meeting Almost Fixzles.
Special TO the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Sept. 22-coc-
gresham Bynum attempted TO enthuse the
Democracy Of Monroe county to-day. but
extensive advertising gathered only a very
small crowd in the courthouse. Mr.. By
mum was sent here by Congressman Cooper
to assist him In his cause, but the meeting
was almost a failure. Mr.. Bynum spoke
for more than an hour largely on the
tariff and in defense of the administration.
making a partisan appeal. calculating to
draw party lines. Very few country peo-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-09-23
INCONSISTENCIES MEETING.
The Congressman Calls on the Party
to stand Firm.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CRAwFORDSVILLE. Ind, Sept. a.
Hon. Z. v. Brookshire opened the Demo-
cratic campaign here this afternoon at
Music Hall. James Wright introduced the
speaker, who talked for an hour and If
teen minutes. He commenced by saying
tina the people could depend on the ac-
curacy OF his statements. and that Cleve-
land had a greater hold on the people Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-09-23

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ORLEANS, Ind. Sept. 2.-Democrats
opened the campaign in this county to-day
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Specldl 10 tnS Indianapolis JOurnal.
MARION, Ind, Sept. z2-There were ff-
ty-twc people, by actual count. who gath
cred in the opera house this afternoon 10
listen to d.. w. Mckee, of Connersville. who
was supposed to open the Democratic cam
paign in Grant county. Even the half hun
dred faithful were not able 10 remain
through the meeting. and the ~hackneyed
talk OF the orator OF the afternoon was
tConttnued ON second Page.s
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reduction in tariff duties than was ever be-
fore even proposed in American history?
passed the House and came to the Senate,
was 1882. while the average rate of the
Senate bill, when / had the honor TO report
1t on the 10Th of March, was down TO 3l.15
the amendments afterward made increas-
ing that low rate less than 8 per cent. A
glance at the free list also discloses most
whether of iron or steel. for the planters
OF the South, and binding Irvine for the
farmers of the North and West, are now
made free from all tariff taxation. Plows,
tooth and disk harrows, harvesters, reap-
ers, agricultural drills. planters. mowers.
horse rakes. cult'vators. threshing ma
chimes and cotton gins are all now free of
duty under the new law, when imported
from countries which have mo duty on
similar articles. Timber manufactured.
timber, hewn and sawed, squared and sided.
sawed boards, plank, pine clapboards,
spruce clapboards. Tubs for wheels. lath.
pickets and ~paiings, shingles and slaves of
wood OF all kinds are also in the free-trade
column with all countries which impose no
export duty on Iommerce OF this kind.
article of wool. on which the peasant-born
babe and the prince born to a throne are
for comfort. Wooden wearing apparel. as
a necessity to the civilized races of the
earth. is akin 20 the necessity which people
have for food, water. fire and shelter: il is.
indeed, one Of the necessities Of life. with
out which death ensues. Every honest and
intelligent effort, therefore, to cheaper the
wooden clothing of the men. women and
children of this country and of the world
cannot fail 10 meet the approval OF the
people and secure the sanction and bless
ing of the Divine Master himself. Cheap
raw materials for the manufacturer enables
him TO continue his work at fair profits
even in the face of the heavy reduction of
tariff duties which have been made on his
manufactured products of wool. Herein
lies the gain of the consumer OF wooden
goods in raw wool being made free. Ev-
cry wooden garment is made cheaper by
wool being on the free list, because of the
deep cut in tariff taxes on the manu-
featured article. which in all wise and lust
legislation must always inevitably follow
free trade in the raw material. The farm
er who has a flock of sheep has been told
in a sort of vehement outcry. a hysterical
scream of pretended Indignation. by thor
ough-paced professional protectionists. that
he Is to be greatly injured. perhars ruined.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13
For the Legislature

THE TnEs is authorized to announce Dr. w. ]. MATTHEW'S as a candidate for the Lower House of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas from St. Francis county, subject to the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Hon. R. w. Peevey of Telico township. as q candidate for reelection to the office of Representative from St. Francis county in the lower house Of the General Assembly, ebject to the action of the democratic Primary Election.
 TIE TIMES is authorized to announce Ar. S. H. MANN as q candidate for Representa- tive from St. Francis County In the lower house of the General Assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 THE TINES is authorized to announce MT. , !: P. BLANTON as a candidate for the office or Representative of St. Francis County in the lower house of the General Assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic primary elec- ton
 THE TINES is authorized to announce Mir, L. F. DUNN. of Blackfish township. as eandi- date before the people for the office of Repre- sentative of St Francis County in tee lower house Ot tue General Assembly.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13
MCDANIEL TIMES.

Mrs. Webb visited her husband, Dr. Webb here last week.
 Messrs. Davenport and Barrow of Forrest City were here Sunday.
 Miss Maxle Thomas, Haynes,- was visiting the Misses Davis here the first of the week.
 Mrs. Carpenter. O. Tempee, Arizona, is visiting here, she is the guest or Mrs. A. D. Mcdaniel.
 Miss Annie Hood, after spending a few days very pleasantly with friends at Haynes returned home Sunday.
 The many friends of Judge Off Hale deeply sympathize with him in the sad death of his daughter, Mrs. Rowland.
 John A. Galloway is taking a lay oil for while on account of bad health. We hope to see him able for duty soon.
 MT. J. Nelson, general agent for the Preford Accident Insurance Co. of New York was over from Mem phis few days ago.
 NIT. Neeley, lumber inspector for the Mcdonald Bros. & Co.,, of La Grange, was here Saturday looking after their lumber interests here.
 The Sunday school here is in good working order. While the attendance is not as it should be yet considerable interest is manifested.
 Sterling P. Mcdaniel is levying this week against the mnch talked of wa ters of Cainy Creek, which is doiEg so much damage to this community.
 Sam Branham the professional fisher man of the East Side was here last
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13

BROTHER Neal Is not genteel fighter, he strikes below the belt like Digger Indian and persists in insinuating that this paper supports Fishback through mercenary mo- tives. He knows such thought IS unworthy of him, or any other high-toned gentlemaniy journalist, and he only uses 1t in place of bet ter argument. His conscience no doubt feels i'll at ease after making such assertions, and they fall with light effect on the Press. which knows & guilty conscience sees no good in others. To take exceptions to such iii.na- tured reflections would be to honor q mali cious charge more than it deserves, so we pass it by without resentment. It is easy to keep in good humor when one knows he is right. Brother Neal hasn't forgotten that 'biockhead and pumpkin" sketch in the Press several weeks ago--Arkansas Press.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13

WILL the friends of Mir. Berry point to a sim gle great measure introduced by himself and enacted into law during his ten years service in the senate? Name one thing with which his name has been prominently identified. leaving out the stopping of trains in Oklaho- ma.-Arkansas Democrat.
 lThe above item was taken from the New. port News credit and ell. The Arkansas Dem. ocrat denies that such an item ever appeared in it's columns. We think, perhaps, the credit should be given to that staunch democratic paper, the Arkansas Press; but if SO, it is for the Newport paper to correct.-ED.l
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13
The w. c. T.U. Convention.

AS announced in TnE TIMES some twelve months ago, the State Womans Ci'r'stian Temperance will hold their ahouai convention in this city, begin- ning next Tuesday, April l7th. and continuing three days. The sessions Will be held at the Baptist church, and the public is cordially invited to attend and listen to the deliberations. A large nunDer of the most distinguished wo- men or the state will be guests of our citizens while attending the meeting, ana the proceedings will be very inter- eSting.
 Forrest City has most satisfactory reputation for hospitality, and the de- mands of this important occasion will not be sighted in the least. Let every citlzen Vie with his neighbor to present the charms of our lovely town to the pest possible advantage. Make our guests feel perfectly at home and at liberty to ask for anything not in sight. We extend the w. c. T. l.. q cordial, hearty welcome, and wish them ths greatest results consistent with their highest ambitions, and that their delib- eraLion in Forrest City will be harmon lo'is and especially productive of grand results. This is noble band of women, lighting for most audable object-the abolition of the liquor traffic, and IS specially deserving of every encourage ment. THE TIMES extends the use of it's columns to the convention and caordlal invitation to the delegates to visit us at any time during their visit.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13
Misplaced Confidence.

Last Saturday evening an elderly man presented himself at the house of John Stevens, near Blackfish station. on l.. k. & Nj. railroad, and requested accommodations for the night. After introducing himself as MT. Wright, he stated that he was from South Carolina, and his errand in Arkansas was to pur- chase land with the view of starting d stock ranche. He had the appearance of a well-to-dO farmer, and could talk "crops" like a native. Stevens place suited him exactly, and he insisted upon purchasing, and $3,000 cash was settled as the price. He was told that there were some claims on the place by renters, but Wright pretended to have settled this by giving each d Sl0 bill, to hold possession until he could come to Forrest City to get his money.
 Everything seemed so plausible that MT. Stevens congratulated himself on his good luck in disposIng of his farm and stock at such neat figure, and all hands were set at work "roundingup." Wright furthermore said that while he was buying he might as we'll buy other cattle beside Steveus', and such vel ling and snappinp of whips was heard in that neigbborhoOd as never before, everybody rejoicing over the rich bonanza they had struck. In the mean time Wright was enjoying the fatted calf.
 Wednesday was the day for culmina- ting the trade, and just previous to go- ing to the station at Blacklist to take train for Forrest City, Wright came to the house riding d mule, which he claimed he had bought, but lacked $l1 having enough money to pay for lt- would Stevens accommodate him. Ste vens gave him S20 bill, and Wright remarked he would give him the change on the cars. On the cars the change failed to materalize. and when Forrest City was reached, Wright started to the telegraph office, to telegraph for the money. as he told Stevens, who was too busy telling friend of his good fortune to notice that Wright missed the telegraph office but boarded the moving train.
 The sheriff promptly wired along. the line, and MT. Wright, alias Jim Walker, was arrested at Hazen. and arrived Tn Forrest City in the custody of an officer on the 6 o'clock train. He was re- manded to jail by Squire Boyle to an swer before him tomorrow.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
 that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mu- cous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from repu- table physicians, as the damage they will do is tenfold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O.. contains no mercury ana IS taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken Internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F.!. Cheney x Co. Testimonials free. Sold by drug gists. Price 75 cents per bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13

Saturday. No man has bigger heart than Sam, who has many friends here.
 The smartest puppy known to us is three months old shepherd. belong ing to the writer. She is favorite with all who come in contact with her, and has many tricks. Her name is Polly Waddles.
 In reference to the people here not getting their paper as promptly as they should on Saturday: We can certify that it is not the fault of ithe postmas- ter at this place. for we are often in the office when the mail is opened, and in position to see that the papers do not come. The guilty parties can be tracked up, and hope will, however, we got our paper here last Saturday as we should.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13
For County Judge

THE TIMES is authorized to announce Judge c. F. HINTON as candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Judge of St. Francis county, subject to the action Of the Democratic primary election.
 To the voters of St. Francis County
 Encouraged by the tender Of a cordial sup port, hereby announce myeeif as candidate for the office of County Judge, subject to the promise to devote my best efforts in the dis charge of the duties of the office.
 Respectfully, JNO. s. R. CONAN THE TIMES is authorized to announce DR. J k. STONE as a candidate for the office of Coun- ty and Probate Judge of St. Francis County subject to the action of the Democratic prima' ny election.
 We are authorized to announce P. J. Neely as candidate for County and Probate Judge of St. Francis county, subject to the Demo cratic Primary election,
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13
For Circuit Clerk

We authorized to announce A. C. WORD as candidate for the Democratic nomination for Circuit Clerk of St. Francis County. at the forthcoming conventions or primary eiec- tions. If nominated aud elected he promises to devote his best energies to the performance of the duties Of the office.
 We are authorized to announce Mir. Y. C. Folbre as a candidate for the office Of Circuit and County Clerk subject te the action or the Democratic primary election.
 THE TIMES is authorized to announce MT. F. F.LAUGHINGHOUSE as a candidate for re- election to the office of Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts subject to the acton or the Democratic primary election.
The Forrest City times., 1894-04-13

THE citizen who is of the most value to n community. town or city Is not always the man who possesses the most wealth. the high est intelligence or the most aristocratic line age. Of course the two former increase a a mans usefulness if he will exert them in the proper direction. But the valuable citi- zen par excellence is the man who believes thoroughly in his own town. its people, it's bus mess and professional men. He does not make 1t his business to decry the honesty of his local banker or merchant or the ability of his resident lawyer or physician. He has the interest of his schools. churches. societies and people at heart and exploits their excellence abroad.-Harrison Times.