The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-06
A RANK CAMPAIGN LIE
DEsPICABLE CIRCULAR SENT OUT
ny DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.


One of the most despicable pieces OF work
at the Democratic city committee rooms Is
the sending out Of circulars. signed anony-
mously I'm cowardly fashion. limiting that
Mr.. Trusler Is an atheist. This Is an un-
qualified faisehood. Mr.. Trusler is far from
being an atheist. He is a God-fearing man.
The circular has been sent to ministers
OF the gospel and they have been asked TO
read Il to their congregations to-day. A re-
quest Of this kind was sent to Rev. Mr..
Knox. OF the Seventh Presbyterian Church.
The circular is as follows:
For some time IL has been asserted that
h 4 sn Atheist e; Lr1 If This sa be trne. dor y Hay Se.
iieve IL proper that the matter should be
allowed to pass unnoticed and the chief Of
ms O. our city go into to- 'n e. nsnds 3 OF Su mncs :
worry. and / call IL to your attention that
you MAJ investigate IL before 1t Is too
This is signed, lone OF your congrega-
tion." the object being to send the circular
to minister's. whose support, as a law and
order candidate. Mr.. Trusler will receive
almost solidly.
Rev. DIR. Rondthaler Is another minister
who received one OF these circulars. He
says the sending out of such a circular
Is most reprehensible. Rev. Mr.. Milburn.
who is a Democrat and is one of the few
ministers who will vote for Taggart, agrees
with DR.. Rondthaler. The circular re-
ceived by Mr.. MHburn varies somewhat
from the one irinted above. It is as fol-
lows:
Dear Sir-As a member OF your congre-
gaticn. I have watched with interest and
anxiety to ascertain what position you
would take on the questions involved in
the approaching election. I believe you
lay much stress on the personality of the
religious point Of view 1t must be admitted
that it Is the part OF wisdom, right and
duty thus to look at the matter. Now. Mr..
not conceal his convictions. Are you CIV
ing. have you given. or do you intend to
give aid and help to his election AS a re,
be your situation? Is it, or will it, be,
TO help honor him who dishonors you and
all OF u.s. tSigned) One of Your congre-
II intend to vote for Mr.. Taggart and
the Democratic ticket" said Mr.. Milburn
last night, sbut If the Democratic party
has been in sending out such
q letter I think II Is reprehensible and be-
low manly politics."
Another campaign lie of the same ilk APP
Deared in the Sentinel yesterday morn
ing. II is as follows:
Frank Riley, ex-treasurer of Marion
county, and now a resident OF Chicago. ar
III the CITY yesterday 10 cltcllOHctI
his many friends here in behalf of Mr.. Tag
CART. Years ago, when Mr.. Riley was a
candidate, Trusler was one of his most
avoWed opponents. Then, as now, the for
mer was a man of a great deal Of influence
and possessed OF considerable property, in
Guided in which was the Riley Block. Ten
days ago he wrote Trusler from Chicago
that he was coming to indianapolis to help
down him. Yesterday shortly after his ar
r1vai he met Trusier and the latter wanted
TO know what he was here for.
Didn't l tell you,' said Mr.. Riley, that
II the time ever came when / could turn
my hand against you in politics / would
cross the continent to do 1t. even if I had
to walk? hat is why I'm here
LAS night. fguratively speaking. Mr..
Riley had his coat off and was rallying his
friends to Taggart- He claims that the
reason Trusler refused to support him was
contract appointing the latter his deputy
Mr.. Trusler supported Mr.. Riley for
county treasurer. A few days ago Mr..
Tusler received the following letter. dated
at Chicago. from Mr.. Riley:
CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 1896.
Mr.. Trusler-Dear Sir: Some of my
brother-in-law's family nave been visiting
my family, and my wife and self have been
making arrangements to come back TO In
dfcnapofis, 1nasmuch as the ruling or the
Civil Service Board has thrown me out Of
forty-ive years. / would like to come and
help you what i can. / still have MANI
relatives. friends and acquaintances. who I
would try and make you many votes
several that I GIN say are under political
favors to me. and In case the fight Is
close. might possibly save the ticket. Go
If you will and talk with Mr.. -, etc., and
let me hear from you soon; Yours very
truly. r. z. RILEY.
"4729 Calumet avenue"