The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-09-12
GREAT DAY FOR DEMOCRATS.
Governor Matthews and Congressman
Bynum Speak.

ANDERSON. Sept. Special.-Gov-
ernOr Matthews and Congressman By
mum opened the campaign in Madison
county this afternoon. They We're given
a splended reception and both spoke TO
a magnificent audience in the X. of Z.
pavilion. The structure holds 1900 peO-
pie, and it would not hold half the peo-
PIE who desired to hear the speakers.
One of the striking features Of the con-
vention was the large number of O4d men
present. Old-time democrats. who have
taken but little active part in politics for
years past. were al this meeting in force
and were simply wild with enthusiasm.
The Hon. w. S. Dive of this city
was chairman Of the meeting. When he
introduced Governor Matthews TO the
vast audience it was several minutes be-
fore the distinguished governor could
proceed on account Of the deafening APP
Pause. His speech was a marvel Of
force and eloquence and his discussion of
state and national affairs was thorough
and convincing He spoke for one hour
and was given the closest attention.
At the conclusion of the governors
speech Congressman Bynum was intro
duced. He. too. was given an ovation
as he stepped to the front of the sta ge.
This is Candidate Henry's nome, Mr.. BY
NUNS opponent, but the great tariff re-
former was given a magnificent recep-
ton. He spoke for two hours and was
given the closest attention He made
wonderful speech. In which he told Of the
progress that had been made NV the dem
ocratic administration in the direction of
tariff reform. He exposed the hypocrisy
of the republican parJy's position on the
sugar question and, in short. made one of
the strongest and best democratic
speeches ever heard in Anderson.
Democrats are delighted with the re-
suits of today's meeting and are fonder
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ernor and the able representative in con-
gress from this district.
MARTTNSVILLE, Sept. Especial
The democrats Of Morgan county filled
the opera house 10 overlooking this after
noon, held their county convention and
nominated the strongest ticket that has
been placed before the people Of this re-
publican stronghold for many years. The
utmost harmony was exhibited on every
side and all concur with the majority in
being unanimous for the ticket nominated.
The county ticket is as follows:
Representative. William Morgan; clerk,
S. NJ. Guthridge; auditor William w Da-
Wis; treasurer, o. r. Rocker: Sheriff.
Stephen Chenoweth; coroner, DR.. J. c.
PaXson; surveyor, G. T. Greenwood; COM
missioners, First district. Joseph Egbert;
Second district, Hugh Boutwell,.
The Hon. George w. Cooper dropped i'm
Unexpectedly and gave a very interesting
tearing Indianapolis Journal editorials to
pieces and putting the facts before the
people in simple, but logical way. He
dwelt at length upon the alliance Of the
Louisiana sugar planters with the repub-
lican party and thoroughly showed up
the handwriting on the wall indicated by
this move. Mr. Cooper has a stand in
with the people of this county and is al
ways accorded a hearty welcome by
everybody.
HAMMOND, Sept. S.-special.-The
democrats Of Lake county met in delegate
convention here today. The attendance
was large and enthusiastic.
A ticket, with not a weak man upon
it, was nominated. proposition of
fusion with populists was rejected. The
ticket is as follows: Representative.
Joseph n. Guernsey; clerk, Peter J. Lyons;
sheriff, Charles II. Friedrich; treasurer,
Henry Antwurm; surveyor, w. B. Jones;
coroner, DR.. A. Seldler; commissioners
Frederick Smith and Bernhard Scheidt.
The resolutions Endorsed the platform of
1892; Cleveland's letter of acceptance;
state platform Of 1894; tariff act as a step
in the right direction; congressmen's
course, and the record Of Senator Kopelke.
LAPORTE, Sept. S.-Special.-The La
porte county democrats held a delegate
convention here today and nominated
the following ticket: Representative,
Warren A. Hosmer; treasurer, Phillip D.
Sharples; sheriff, Nicholas S. Sessers;
auditor, Frederick c. Lambda; recorder
Adam s. Teuscher; surveyor, NJ F. Nc
Carthy; coroner. Harry II. Long: COM
missioners, john p. Oaks and Patrick
McNulty.
SOUTH BEND Sept. Specialize
democratic county convention met mere
today and placed in nomination a full
county ticket The attendance was un-
usually large and enthusiastic. The
ticket is regarded as a strong one.