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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
THE WORK IN PUTNAM.
Col. MatsOn Tells the People Who Are
Responsible for Present Troubles.

GREENCASTLE, Dec. 30-SpeciaL-
The democracy of Putnam county held
a mass convention here today, which
was one of the largest and most en-
thusiastic conventions held here for
a long time.
1t was called to order by w. B. Yes
tai, chairman Of the county central
committee, who, after stating the OBJ
ject of the meeting, called Capt. James
]. Smiley as temporary chairman, who
after a few well chosen remarks intro
duced Col. c. c. Matson as the perma-
nent chairman Of the convention.
The colonel gave the democracy a re-
view of the present situation Of the
country, in which he showed that the
republican party was responsible for
the present condition of affairs now pre-
vailing His remarks were frequently
applauded.
While waiting for Me committee on
resolutions to report the Hon. d. e.
Williamson addressed the meeting
The resolutions by the committee were
unanimously adopted and were as fol-
lows:
Resolved. That the democracy Of
Putnam county, Indiana, in mass con-
vention assembled for the first time
since the reelection Of Grover Cleve-
land, hereby indorses his administration
of public affairs and reaffirms the prin-
ciples Of our national platform Of 1892.
Resolved, That we also indorse the
public acts of our senators from this
state and our representatives in con-
gress, and our senator and members OF
the state legislature"
Delegates were chosen to attend all
the various conventions to be held in
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
JACKSON IN LINE.
Every Township of the Old Gibraltar
Represented at BrOwnstOVn.

Represented at BrOWnstOwn.
SEYMOUR, Dec 31-Special.-The
democracy of Jackson county met in
mass convention at Brownstown yester-
day afternoon to appoint delegates to
the convention TO be held at North Yer
non to appoint delegates to the conven-
ton 10 be held at North Vernon Monday
Jan. s, 1894, for the purpose Of selecting
a member Of the democratic state GEN.
trail committee for the Third congress
sional district.
The meeting was largely attended, all
the townships being represented and the
proceedings were characterized by earn
estness and perfect harmony. Ex-Sena-
tor i. F. Branaman presided and John
r. Finder was secretary. No instruc-
lions were given to the delegates, Of
which the following Is the list:
George f. Turmail, w. A. Beldon, Dr.
A. @. Osterman, James Marsh, Dr. D.
]. Cummings, Daniel II. George, John
NJ. Henderlider, DR.. James NJ. Shields,
Philip J. Fettig, Thomas NJ. Honau
John f. Buhner, Byford E. Long, the
Hon. l.. F. Branaman and James F.
Applewhite.
Pending the selection Of delegates Con-
gresham Jason Brown made one Of his
earnest and characteristic speeches,
which was very enthusiastically re-
ceived. The democracy Of jackson coun-
ty is in line and ready for the coming
canvass
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
THIS FROM DELAWARE.
A Rousing Speech from Judge Lott
Delegates Selected.

Delegates Selected.
MUNCIE, Dec. -Special.-Delaware
county democrats met in this city this
afternoon and selected fourteen delegates
to the Sixth district meeting TO be held
at Richmond, Jan. s, for the purpose OF
electing a member of the state central
committee.
The following gentlemen were selected:
Center township, delegates: Thomas
McKillip, l.. A. Kirkwood, Vernon Davis,
Ephraim Smell. Edward Tuhey. A. W.
Chapman. John r. Erwin and Mayor A.
w. Brady; alternates, F. D. Haimbaugh,
George w. Carpenter, Lewis ]. Hickman.
II. Messersmith, John c. Greisheimer, w.
L. Davis, Frank Leon and L. Herman
The delegates and alternates outside
of this, Center, township are:
Delegates. John Fimple, city; Isam
Humphries, Yorktown Daniel Emdee,
Eaton; T. w. Burlington, Albany; Gus
Mingle Muncie w. p Bowers, Cowan.
Alternates, Neal Price, Muncie: j. w.
ParkisOn, Yorktown; David Younce,
Eaton; j. T. Gray, Albany; Evan Moi
fit Muncie: John NJ. Babb. Selma.
The assembly was one of the most in
teresting like meetings ever held in Del
aware county. The attendance was no
tably large from the rural districts.
The enthusiasm denoted that the prod
ding the republican heelers have been
giving the administration has Weakened
the boys up, and each fellow has on his
armOr ready to make the battle of his
life when called upon.
Appellate Court Judge Hon. o. j. Lott
was present and when called upon made
a very eloquent address. inspiring great
enthusiasm into his audience. Mr.. Lott
very eloquently upheld the administra
ton. When he remarked that Grover
would yet make the enemy walk the
plank" the applause was long and loud.
Mr.. Lott upheld the president in every
step the executive officer has taken. The
meeting was held in a cold court
room" because the republican county Of
ficers tried to freeze the meeting out.
No one noticed the temperature except
the handful of republicans present, who
were disguised at the great enthusiasm
so unexpected by them. Speeches were
made by several present, and the meet
ing resembled a good, old-fashioned love-
feast.
Editor Thomas McKillip of the Herald
will likely be taken up as the chairman
Of the district convention at Richmond.
L. J. Hickman was chairman and Thorn
as McKillip secretary of the meeting.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
ELKHART COUNTY.
The Mass Meeting Held ut Goshen
Delegates Appointed, Etc.


GOSHEN, Dec. 1.-Special.-The Dem
ocrats Of this county met in mass con-
vention at the court house yesterday for
the purpose Of electing twenty-three
delegates and aIternates to the district
convention to be held in South Bend on
Jan. s, to elect a member of the state
central committee from the Sixteenth
congressional district for the ensuing
two years.
The assemblage was called to order by
c. L. Landgreaver. chairman of the last
county central committee. J. A. Arthur
was then chosen to preside over the
meeting and w. II. Miller selected as
scribe.
On motion Col. Johnson. A F. Widen,
Il. A. Dausman, Levi Wortinger and j.
{. Beck were appointed to select dele
gates After a short recess the commit
tee reported the following names, which
were unanimously adopted:
The Hon. A. f. Widen. Z. A. Daus-
man, NJ. NJ. Galentine, j. a. Beane of
Goshen; o. b. Purington, o. d. ThOmp-
son, Thomas Anderson, George T. Bar
ney. Herrick Stephens, of Elkhart: p.
l.. Wirtinger, Clinton; w. w. Wise. Mid
dlebury; Josiah Wysong, Union; f. NJ.
Vinegar. York; S. r. Miller, Jackson
Eli Coleman, OsolO; Harvey Kantz.
Washington; B. F. Stauffer, Olive; Jacob
Cossler, Jefferson; Henry Ely, Locke;
Charles Silver. Benton; Jacob Shaefer
Harrison; Josiah Straub, Cleveland; Les
ter Sawyer, Baugo.
1t was also declared by motion that
all good democrats in attendance on
the convention represent the democracy
of ElkharJ county.
Following this business steps were at
once taken to organize the county cen
trail committee 10 manage affairs for
1894, which resulted in the selection Of
the following names by unanimous
choice:
Concord Township-O. B. burlington,
H. 8. Chester and David Meyer.
OsolO-EH Coleman.
Cleveland-B. 3. Straub.
Baugo-David Kilmer.
Westinghouse. ". Kantz.
York;. NJ. Vinegar.
Middlebury-Adam Griner.
Clinton-Jacob ROhrer and William
Wortinger.
Harrison-Jacob Domer.
Benton-W. II. Culp.
Union-John W. Brown and David
Conrad.
Jackson-Henry A. Butts and John
Conrad.
Locke-Henry F. Eby.
Jefferson-Jacob Cassler.
Olive-Adam Domer.
Elkhart TOwnship-E. A Dausman, c.
l. Landgreaver and A. S. Menaugh
The meeting was attended by less than
one hundred. but those present repre-
scented the working element of the party.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
THE WILSON TARIFF BILL.
Reform Measures Urged and CIeve-
land Endorsed.

Reform Measures Urged and CIeve-
land Endorsed.
ALBION, Dec. 30.-Special.-The dem
ocratic caucus held here today for dele
gates to the district convention at Fit
Wayne Jan. was harmonious as were
other caucuses so far as heard from.
misrepresentation James S. Roscoe
was elected delegate.
Resolutions adopted:
Resolved, That we cordially approve
and sustain the administration Of Presi-
dent Cleveland in both it's domestic and
foreign relations.
Resolved, That we accept the Wilson
tariff bill as a step toward the full con-
summation Of tho tariff policy pro-
claimed by the democratic national con-
vention of 1892 and as such favor its
passage at the earliest possible time,
protesting against any curtailment Of its
present free list but rather, If amended
st all, the enlargement Of the free list
and also the restoration of the lower ad
valorem rates of the original bill.
Resolved, That in the brief time and
limited opportunities so far afforded our
representative in congress, the Hon.
William f. McNagny, has commended
himself to our confidence and approval
in the discharge of the legislative duties
he was elected to perform.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
CLAY COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
Earnest and Enthusiastic Work Done
in the Convention.

In the conventions
BRAZIL, Dec. 30.-Special.-The demo-
cratic party of Clay county met in mass
convention at the court house. Brazil, at
1 O'Clock this afternoon, the Hon. James
T. Moss presiding.
All the townships responded literally.
Eighteen delegates were appointed to
attend the district convention to be held
al Terre Haute Jan. to select a men,
Der of the state central committee. A
number present responded earnestly and
enthusiastically when called upon.
The following resolutions were adopted
and the democratic party of Clay county
is harmonious and confident:
Resolved, by the democratic mass con-
vention of Clay county, That we are not
an favor Of taking any step backward in
the work of tariff reform; that the false
cry of hard times and starvation being
the result of intended legislation now
being put forth by protected lords is
mercen4ry and for their own interest,
and not for the public good.
Resolved. We are in favor Of repeal
ing the Mckinley bill at once and of en-
acting a just tariff law.
Resolved, by the democrats of Clay
county, in convention assembled That
we heartily indorse the able, honest and
efficient manner in which the Hon. James
NJ Hoskins has performed the duties Of
chairman of the eighth district of In
diana We also express our continued
confidence In him as a democratic leader.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
A GOOD TIME IN DEARBORN.
The Old Watchdog of the Treasury
Cordially Endorsed.

1ndOrSed
LAWRENCEBURG, Dec. 30.-Special.
The mass convention for the selection
of delegates to the district convention to
be held in this city Jan. met this
afternoon in the court house.
Representatives from every township
were present and reaffirmed their devo-
ton and loyalty to the cause of democ-
racy.
The Hon. George f. Downey Of Aurora
was unanimously selected to preside and
Aaron Bruce was selected secretary.
Auditor Frank r. Dorman introduced
a resolution indorsing the course Of our
representative in congress, the Hon
William S. Holman, which was carried
without a dissenting vote.
On motion Of Warren n. Hauck, the
following r solution was introduced:
Be it resolved by the democracy Of
Dearborn county, in mass convention
assembled, That 1t is the sense of this
O'Brien is the choice of this convention
for district committeeman, and that the
delegation selected by this convention is
hereby instructed to vote for him as a
unit.
This was received with shouts of ap-
prevail by the large number of democrats
present. The hearty and unanimous in
dorsement of the Hon. W. H. O'Brien
demonstrated beyond all question that
he IS still the little Napoleon of the old
guard of Dearborn county.
After giving three rousing cheers for
O'Brien the meeting adjourned, and
every democrat went home with conf
dence renewed in an ever-enduring
democracy
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
THE WORD FROM PERRY.
Cheers for President Cleveland and
the Wilson BILL

the Wilson Bill.
CHAMELEON, Dec. 31.-Special.-The
democracy of Perry county met at the
court house yesterday in pursuance of
the call of Chairman Minor. About two
hundred good democrats were in at
tendance.
Delegates were appointed to the dis
trict convention to be held at Evans
Vile Jan. 8.
The following resolution was presented
by j. Nj. Cooper of Tell City:
Resolved, That the democracy of
Perry county, in convention assembled,
having faith in the ability, integrity and
Jacksonian democracy Of William G..
Minor, our retiring chairman, hereby in
struct the delegates appointed at this
meeting to the First congressional dis
trict convention to cast its vote and use
its influence to the selection of William
q. Minor as member of the state central
committee from this district"
Senator John Sweeny spoke in opposi-
ton to the resolution, but by a vote of
three to one the same was carried.
William G. Minor then resigned as
chairman of the county committee,
which was accepted, and John Conway,
the present sheriff, was elected in his
stead
After three cheers for Cleveland and
the Wilson bill the convention ad-
iOl1rned
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
THE HAMILTON DEMOCRATS.
An Enthusiastic Convention Ad.
dressed by Several Persons.

An Enthusiastic Convention Ad-
dressed by Several Persons.
NOBLESvILLE, Dec. So.-SpeciaI-
The democratos Of Hamilton county met
in mass convention in this city today and
held an enthusiastic meeting.
Prominent democrats from all parts of
the-county were in attendance and all the
townships were well represented.
The county chairman. George w. Inger-
man, and John M. Hayes, county secre-
tary, were continued as such for the
convention and the following delegates
were selected to attend the congressional
dictrict convention, towit:
Adams township, Charles Couch and
Jesse Lowell; Clay township, to be
selected; Delaware, A. w. Trittipo;
Jackson, George Anthony and Samuel
Essig: Fall Creek, w. A. Morgan;
Noblesville, E. M. Hare and Julius
Joseph; Washington, w. T. Bray;
Wayne, William Kelly; White River,
William Queer.
The business part Of the convention
over, speeches were made by Judge T.
p. Davis Of the appellate court, Meade
Vestal and DR.. Samuel Herrall.
Judge Davis's remarks We're we'll re-
ceived. He dwelt upon the Importance
of organization and the successful man.
agement Of the campaign in Hamilton
county and urged its continuance.
Mr.. Vestal in a brief speech in a
humorous vein made good points and
was followed by DR.. Herrall, whose APP
pointment to the position Of pension ex-
aminer over the protests and political
trickery of the republican fanatics has
given such general satisfaction. DIR.
Herrall made a very pointed speech and
told the convention that he would by
his conduct in the office put to flight
the charges against his loyalty.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
A GRAND MEETING.
John Kern and Capt. Myers Make
Matters Observation-Disclosures


ANDERSON. Dec 3O-6peciaI.-
mass convention held by the democrats
Of Madison county in this city today
was an enthusiastic and magnificent
success.
Capt D. n. Berry was permanent
chairman of the big meeting that was
heid in the circuit court room after the
delegates TO the district convention had
been selected. The court room was
packed with enthusiastic democrats
from all over the county
Judge w. Kern OF Indianapolis made
a rousing speech and kindled the enthusi-
asm of the crowd to the highest pitch.
He was followed by Capt W. r.
Myers, who set the big crowd wild in
a magnificent speech. Both speakers
dwelt upon the Wilson bill and the
hearty applause given this afforded I'M
mistakable evidence that the democrats
form. The following was adopted with
hearty reclamation:
Whereas, The republican party has
enacted or changed the tariff laws more
than twenty times within the past thir-
ty years, charging and increasing the
rates thereof on every and all occasions;
and
Whereas. The tariff law of 1890, known
as the Mckinley law, has brought disas-
ter and ruin TO the business interests of
the country, shutting down manufacto-
ries and reducing thousands Of laboring
men to beggary and want; and
Whereas, The people in November,
1892. by plurality of 100000, demanded
and the business interests Of the coun-
try today demand the immediate repeal
of aid Mckinley law: therefore be II
RAsalEsd. xhat la democrats Of Madi-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
Clarke Democrats out in Force.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Dec. 3O.-Spe-
cial.-The democrats OF Clark county as
sembled at the court house this after
noon to select delegates to the conven-
ton to be held at North Vernon Jan. s.
for the purpose Of selecting a mem
Der of the state central committee for
the Third congressional district. The
delegates are: William B. Veasey, Jacob
S. Fry, p. c. Donovan, NJ. A. Sweeney,
George Z. Coll, Matthias Kilgus, John
Rauschenberger, Pat Tracey, Edward
Strauss, Adam Liebel, Abraham Frey,
George Billows, Stephen Allen, H. NJ
Dunlevy, oliver Crone, DR.. w. NJ.
Work, Sargent w. Vance, George w.
Baxter, George II. Weight and NJ. a.
Stannard. The convention was largely
attended and. the utmost harmony pre-
vailed
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.
The President with Senator'S voorhees,
and Turpie Endorsed.

MADISON, Dec. 0.-Special.-The
democrats met in mass convention here
today and selected the following gen.
tlemen as delegates to the North Yer
non district convention, Jan. s, viz:
John r. Bartron, First wrad; Nick
Roeder. Second ward; Samuel Herin,
Third ward; A. S. Chapman, Fourth
ward: ]. C. Abbott. Fifth ward; Henry
Scherlocke, Sixth ward; Hiram Francis
co, sr, Writ; John Spencer, Canaan;
John n. Patton, Monroe; James Suili-
van. Smyrna; c.. p. Swan, Saluda; r. ID.
oliver. Graham; T. Williams, Dupont.
Resolutions indorsing Mr. Cleveland
administration and the course of Sena-
tors TurDie and Voorhees, and Congress
man Brown in congress. also calling
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03

son.. the largest manufacturing county
in the gas belt of the state of Indiana,
request, aye demand. that our senators
and representatives pass the tariff re-
form bill, known as the Wilson bill,
and that at once, and that no more con-
cessions be made to special interests;
and be it further
Resolved, That our senators and rep
resentatives be hereby informed that the
democrats Of Madison county are ready
TO go to everlasting defeat, If necessary
on the principle of tariff for revenue
rather than to uncertain victory upon the
tariff for protection.
The meeting was in many respects
the most remarkable meeting ever held
in Madison county. 1t was enthusiastic
from start to finish and surprised re-
publicans. 1t showed that Madison
county democrats are not terrorized by
the cry of hard times now so vigorously
used by calamity-howling republicans.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
A ROUsING SPEECH.
Charley Jeyvett Gives the Convention
Some Straight Democracy.

0GnelA AhG
Some Straight Democracy.
NEW ALBANY, Dec. 30.-Special.-
The democrats of this county met in
mass convention at the court house here
at o'clock to elect delegates to at
tend the district convention at North
Vernon, Jan S.
Thomas Hanlon. county chairman,
called the meeting to order and on
motion of the Hon. Charles l.. Jewett,
Joseph Foley was chosen president and
James Parsons secretary.
On motion Of Adam Heimberger the
following committee was appointed to
name the delegates: Messrs. Heinz
berger, Flynn and Mitchell.
Charles L. Jewett addressed the con-
vention for half an hour, while the COM
mittee was out. making a rousing demo-
cratic speech. after which the committee
submitted the following report Of dele
gates, which was adopted, viz:
II. E. Jewett, Louis Hans, c. D. Rid
ley, Max Maienthal, Capt Jonathan
Peters, Adam Heimberger, J. NJ. Gwin,
James Parsons, Ed Wolfe, Henry Kelley,
Frank Fenger. Charles Biel, l.. Z. Bo-
land. William Turner, NJ. j. Farrell, John
Herb, John DOrherty Silas Beard, John
Thornton, Charles Sanderson, James Nc
Manus. Alternates-W. w. Tuley, James
Williams. James SinkhOrn, Al Bullitt,
Capt. John b. Mitchell, Benjamin T.
Welker, Henry Bott, Ed Barrett, George
Cook, Jack Greene, Joseph s. Foley,
James Finn, Stephen Day, John Rapp,
William Matthews, William Dunn,
Thomas Wolfe. William Mix. M. c.
Walsh and Will Silbertman-
A resolution was then adopted in
structipg them to cast their votes in the
North Vernon convention for Thomas
Hanlon for chairman of the district
central committee and member of the
state committee.
Short speeches were made by Mr.. Han
lon and others. after which the conven-
ton ad tourned.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
No Mnchine-Mnde Calamity.

KOKOMO, Dec. .-Special.-Without
exception the most satisfactory mid-win-
ter meeting of the democrats in the his
tory of the party in this county was
held here this afternoon to select dele
gates to the Lafayette convention. For
the first time on an occasion of this
kind outside the heat of a campaign
every precinct in the county was repre-
scented and the meeting was withal the
most encouraging in its character. The
democracy of little Howard will not be
bullied or bluffed by machine-made ca
lamity music, but will be up and at
work in good time to continue the
steady reductions in the najorities in
the republican party which Rave been
going on for the past eight years.
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orange Democrats Want Taggart.

PAOLI, Dec. 31.-SpeciaI-The democ-
racy of this county met this afternoon
and appointed delegates to the district
convention to be held at Mitchell Jan. S.
All the townships of the county were
represented and good feeling prevailed.
The delegates to the district convention
were instructed to cast the vote OF the
county for Thomas b. Buskirk for men,
Der of the state central committee for
the Second congressional district. The
following resolution was also adopted:
Resolved, That in the Hon. Thomas
Taggart, chiraman of the state commit
tee, we have an honest, able, courag eous
and successful leader and we demand
his reelection as chairman of the COM
inittee''
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and J. w. Lanius: Tugit, w. ]. Kincaid;
Clinton, Isaac Seton; Adams, j. w.
jenkins; Clay, A. S. Galbraith; Jackson,
Ed Evans; Sandcreek, ]. H. Bobbitt;
Marion, c. Bentler and John Jackson;
Saltcreek. w. S. Maple.
1t being the feeling of all that early
organization be effected and active work
begun, a call was issued for an election
of central committeeman to be held in
all the precincts in the county on Jan.
q, and on the first Saturday in Febru-
airy these committeeman will meet here
to formally organize for the campaign
with all the assurances of zeal, harmony
and confidence
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The Administration Indorsed

GREENFIELD, Dec. SO.-Special.-The
democracy Of Hancock county held a
large and enthusiastic mass convention
in this city this afternoon and selected
twelve delegates to attend the conven-
ton of the Seventh district, which viii
elect a member of the state central COM
mittee. The delegates elected were as
follows: Blue River township, Samuel
Wiley; Brandywine, Adam T. Brown;
Buck Creek, William H. Dunn; Brown,
Benjamin f. Cook; Center, Ephriam
Marsh; William Thompson, T. T. Bar
rett; Green, William A. Justice; Jackson,
Joseph Addison; Sugar Creek, Harrison
wilkins, Charles H. Brier; Vernon, Clay
Vanlaningham, Robert G. Wilson. A res
oIution indorsing the administration was
unanimously passed by the convention.