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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
RUFUS MAGEE,s PRINCIPLES.
He Outlines Them mt the LOasansport
SounG-MOney Rally

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
IOGANSPORT, Ind, Sept. 23-The OPEN
ing OF the sound-money Democratic cam
paign in this city this evening was surpris-
ing in its successful features. At 7:3C
o'clock the streets were crowded, and, on
the arrival of the Peru delegation of three
hundred. headed by the Peru Band the
parade was formed. with fully six hundred
in line. There was much enthusiasm along
the line of march, and when the rink was
reached that commodious building holding
two thousand was soon filled to overflow
Ing. Half of the people could not gain en-.
trance. DR.. C. L. Thomas called the meet,
ing to order and introduced Judge Rob
inson, of Spencer county. He was followed
by Hon. Rufus Magee, of this city.
HonI Rufus Magee when introduced to
the cheering audience, said: Il am not fool
fsh enough to accept this demonstration as
to me personally. but / accept it in the
name of the great Democratic party and
the platform and ticket of that party re-
Gently adopted at indianapolis. We are
ing our obligation to the father of our
fathers, and when / see this magnificent
demonstration | am tempted to use the
words or famous man, God alone reigns
and the people are eternal The people OF
tins country who have the right to make
them, are always right and when a great
and extraordinary crisis in political affairs
arises we can rely on the good sense of the
people and for the moment can forget that
we are Republicans or that We are Demo-
Gratis. / would infinitely rather have stood
here tonight addressing an enthusiastic
and united Democracy than to stand as |
do, representing but one element of that
party. Every individual voter has the right
TO exercise the privilege under the Consti-
tuition as his conscience or judgment may
dictate. That is all We intend to do. We
cannot be driven from our homes. We may
have the doors closed to us now. but four
open and we will be invited to the highest
seat at the table. loud applause)
They say that the man who does not ac-
cept the decree of his party is a bolter and
/ have had it said to time and again
that | had advised every Democrat to
stand by his ticket and so 1 have, but this
contest is not personal one against the
fusion candidates. 1t was because there
was such change, such radical depart
ure from the tme-honored principles of the
Democratic party. that we cannot accept
them"
Mr.. Magee then entered into long and
exhaustive review of the financial ques-
ton, and showed that the Chicago plat
form is not in accord with the principles
OF true Democracy, and is, therefore, not a
Democratic platform. and closed by saying
that. although he could not vote for him
he hoped to see Mckinley elected that he
grace than he could accept free silver al
though opposed to both. Between the two
evils. he said. protection would be his
choice. and he would prefer that it should
heresy.
DIR. Scholl of Carroll county. who was to
have addressed the meeting, stated that on
account of the lateness of the hour he
time. when he would have something to
say.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Scheme to Help Out Bryan.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The Democrats
ic leaders here have arranged for trio
of well-known campaign speakers to assist
Mr.. Bryan on his stamping tour through
West Virginia They will include Repre-
sentative Benton McMillin, of Tennessee:
Jeff Chandler. of California, and Stilson
speakers will not be present at the same
time at each place where the candidate
speaks, but they will be shifted about SO
that one or more will precede or follow him,
as the case may be- Thus whine Mr.. Bry-
an is at one place another speaker will be
ahead of him at the next point on his itin-
erary and will open the meetings an hour
or more before Mr.. Bryan arrives. The
speaker that follows Mr.. Bryan at a meet
ing will. after he is through, take the next
train for the second point ahead on the
route and have this prepared to begin the
speechmaking preparatory to the candi-
dates coming. The managers believe by
this means that, with these speakers,
greater enthusiasm will be aroused and
good results obtained.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
LETTER FROM MEXICO.
Farm Hands in GuaGalajara Get 81
Cents a Day.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NORTH SALEM, Ind, Sept. 23.--Follow-
ing is a copy of a letter written by G.. H.
Riggen. formerly Democrat here. but
now living in Mexico. to a relative in
North Salem. Mr.. Riggen says, in refer
ence to the political situation In the United
States:
when man votes for Bryan it will be
the greatest mistake of his life. He will
repent before twenty-four hours afterward
II Bryan should by any means happen TO
be elected the country Omitted States) will
FIRE. Any kind of a Democratic admins
tration means hard times and depression
Won bav IS h tar trouble
ism is the only ism to save
the country, Organism means ruina-
ton: So does Palmerism, because
Clevelandism. and you know by experience
what that IS The country, as 1 view it
from a distance. is in IA worse condition
to-day than it has been since war times
When Harrison left the White House the
as you all know; What has been the cause
of hard times? Nothing else than a change
that the people thought they wanted
Well. they got it with a vengeance |
should think they would want another
change by this time. If they don't get ii
the country goes to the dogs sure think
they will get a change. because | think
Mckinley will be elected. Both branches
of the Democratic party are, as far as
what is the cause of prosperity in Mexico
Well we really have none. All that there
is comes from without: that is the for
eign men of business with capital such as
building of railroads and mining. The
common laborer or farm hand here gets 81
cents per day and finds himself. Mechan-
les get correspondingiy more. In other
parts the prices are somewhat better but
the cost of living is also higher. There is
no gold here in circulation. What there is
is worth 81 cents premium on the dollar
1t is all bought I'D and taken out of the
country by travellers and business men.
Exchange to-day on New York is 90 cents
on the dollar. or in other words YOU nav
$l.96 for 81 in New York. This would in
my opinion, be the same cond ton in which
the United States would be thrown in case
Organism should be in vogue in doing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24

was whied away with brief speeches, Mr..
John Phillips, national secretary OF the
Hatters' Union. chairman, beginning the
addresses. John Brisben Walker. of New
York. was the first invited speaker. hut 1t
was difficult to hear because of tho tu-
multi in the rear OF the hall. Joseph r.
Buchanan, of New Jersey, was the next
speaker. and his address was altogether
upon labors interests and laborS rights.
He was interrupted several times, once by
a tier of seats in the gallery giv!lg way.
Charles Frederick Adams was called upon
for a speech. but said that he desired to
Introduce Miss Anna Dickinson, vino was
on the stage. The confusion was so great
that Miss Dickinson declined to speak.
1t was a few minutes after 10 O'Clock
when candidate Bryan appeared. and after
the police had fought way through the
crowds at the door for him they had TO re-
peat the operation inside. the vast assem-
blage in the meantime standing upon the
seats and yelling themselves hoarse in
their adulations OF the leader. When Mr..
speech covering the same grounds of his
previous speech.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24

this talk about hard times comes from
people who won't work. The farmers know
1t is not SO.
SHOW me a man who makes his money
out of legislation and l will show you a
man who will stand on street corner and
abuse people who want to have legislation
for themselves. He will say these men
want to get rich by law. Show me man
who has made his money out of unjust
laws and he will deny legislation can be
of any benefit to anybody. Show me a man
engaged in any unlawful business and I
will show you a man who says he is op-
posed to my election for fear L won't en-
force the laws. CA voice: They are afraid
you Wild That is the trouble. The peo-
pie who have been using legislation as a
means of private gain are the ones who
denounce anybody if he thinks the laws
ought to be more just
AT Dover a few hundred people gathered
about the train, which stopped but mo-
ment. Mr.. Bryan spoke a few moments.
Morristown turned out in force to greet
the traveller There were, however, feeble
cheers for Mckinley mixed with the shout
ing for the nominee.
The streets of. Newark about the rear Of
the train Were packed with people. When
the train arrived it stopped but a moment,
but Mr.. Bryan said a few words.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Indiana Campaign Notes.

The date for the Wayne county excursion
to Canton has been set for Oct. 6.
Hon. w. ID. Owen, Secretary of State
spoke at Columbus last night on the finan-
cial question.
Hon. Marcus r. Sulzer, Republican can
ddate for Congress in the Fourth district
spoke at Jonesville last night
Hon. F. f. Beach, of New Castle. ad-
dressed the Republicans of Hartford City
last night at Mckinley headquarters
Hon. Richard III. Jackson a prominent
young lawyer of Richmond. addressed the
Mckinley Club at Gordons Rink, Win
chester, last night.
There will be an interstate Republican
rally at Union City. under the auspices OF
the Union City Mckinley Club, on Satur-
day, Sept %. In the afternoon Hon j
Warner Miller. of New York. will address
the people at the fair grounds and in the
evening Hon w. E.. Mason. of Chicago
will speak at Cadwallader's Theater Spe-
cial rates on the railroads have been ar
ranged for. 1t is expected that every Nc
Kiniey club in this and in Darke county
Ohio will be largely represented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Henry Rally at CASTOR.

Special to the Indianapoli Journal
MUNCIE. Ind, Sept. 23.-The banner Re-
publican rally of Delaware county was held
at Castor, this county, yesterday after
noon. 1t was the occasion of a speech by
Congressman Charles L. Henry, and no
town in the district has yet accorded the
eloquent speaker such greeting. There
We're delegations with big wagons occupied
by goddesses of liberty and uniformed
girls, delegations on horseback, and a
crowd estimated at from 1000 to 5000 peo-
pie Summitville sent the largest delega-
ton, numbering seven hundred. Reeds
Station, Cammock and Bethel also turned
out we'll, while some were there from Alex
andria. One wagon from Bethel contained
forty pretty girls. Another. from Reeds
Station. contained a log cabin and live
coons, while another was loaded with
Bryan dummies Golden rod was used in
the decorations. The procession was fully
two miles long, and looked beautiful. Mr.
Henry talked for one and a hGif hours, and
was cheered Justify. Squire Alfred Brown
was chairman of the meeting. The Repub-
lican drum corps of Muncie and the York
town Band furnished music.
Tonight MI. Bostock. Of Pendleton, a
well-known window-giass worker, adj
dressed a big meeting in the factory dis
trict of MuDcie
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
sWALLOyyED a pOPULIsT.
Sixth District Democrats Meet and
NOminatc G. 4. Rohiusou.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENFIELD, Ind, Sept. 23.-The Dem
ocratfc delegates of the Sixth congressional
district met to-day at the opera house in
this city with slim attendance to nom
mate another candidate for Congress. X.
M. Hord. district chairman. presided and
George a. Carr. of this city, was secre-
try. George II. Puatenney, of Rnshvilie
who had received the Democratic nomina-
stion at the hands of the same delegates at
New Castle recently. was present and
came forward and made speech in which
he said the free-silver situation had
changed somewhat and that, forgetting
self he would decline to run and allow
another candidate TO be selected if the DEL
sgates thought there was a man in this
district who could rally more silver votes
Hk also compared himself To Samson
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
watson and Joyce at Harrisburg.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, Sept. 23.-Hon.
James e. Watson and j. F. Joyce, OF Rush
vile, addressed the largest meeting held
thus far in the county at Harrisburg this
afternoon. This evening long before time
for speaking Roots's Hall was crowded to
the doors. Both speakers were accorded
the closest attention. Watson stirred up
great enthusiasm. Joyce, who was not
known here until this campaign. is a con-
verted Democrat, d fine talker and his able
arguments have done great good. The
same speakers addressed a large audience
at Columbus Yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Franklin College Mckinley Club.

Special t. the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind. Sept. 23.-The Repub-
lican students of Franklin College met last
night and organized Mckinley club with
a large membership. They elected as Off
GERS: d. r. Montgomery. president; r. c..
McAlpin, vice president; A. T. Curtis, sec
letary. Professor Hall delivered d strong
sound-money speech Nearly every men,
Der of the faculty is enthusiastic in the
cause, and Professor Hall will probably
deliver number of speeches. DIR. Stoli
president of the institution, will speak at
the courthouse next week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
OHIO TOWN in "A FIX"
Prisoners Discharged for Lack OF
Money to Pay for Keeping Them.

BELLEFONTAINE, o., Sept. 23-All city
prisoners have been released for want OF
money to pay the sheriff for their keep
ing The entire police force was discharged
for the same reason and the city is now
left without ally protection whatever save
has been without saloon for nine years,
but last night the City Council voted to
leave the question of their return to vote
of the people. The action has created much
Indignation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Duncan and Miller at Rochester.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
ROCHESTER,, Ind, Sept. 25.-To-day has
been one Of interest and inspiration to the
Republicans of Fulton county. large au-
dience assembled this afternoon and lis
tened to an address teeming with eloquence
and logic delivered by Hon. John S. Dun
can. of Indianapolis. The crowds came
from all parts of Fulton and adjoining
counties expecting to hear ex-United States
Senator Warner Miller, of New York, who
had been advertised to address an after
noon meeting. Mr.. Miller did not reach
Rochester until I o'clock tonight and he
spoke this evening to crowd at the Acad-
envy of Music. The gathering was limited
only by the capacity of the building. The
audience was composed principally of
farmers and laboring men. and great en-
thusiaSm was manifested throughout.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Faris Speaks at Lena.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LENA. Ind, Sept. 23.-Hon. G.. w. Faris.
candidate for Congress. addressed a large
and enthusiastic audience here Tuesday
evening and assisted in the organization of
in attendance. Mr.. Faris discussed the
money question in able manner. The
Republicans in Parke are enthusiastic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Fairbanks at Greensburg.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG, Ind, Sept. 23.--Hon. c.
w. Fairbanks. of Indianapolis, addressed
the Republicans of Decatur county this aft
ernoon at the rink He was greeted with
a large and enthusiastic audience MANY
being farmers. Mr.. Fairbanks spoke for
nearly two hours. It was the abIest speech
of the campaign that has been heard here
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Boyd i'm Cass County.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WALTON, Ind. Sept. Ex-senator Thos
4. Boyd made his second speech in this
county last night to a large audience in the
town hall. Mr. Funk, of Logansport. also
addressed the people. The speeches arous, d
great enthusiasm Mr.. Boyd S speech was
received with applause throughout and
many of his hearers congratulated him on
his effective presentation of the issues.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Sound-Money German Club.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Sept. pa German Me-
Kinley Club was organized last night in
the hall of the German Benevolent Society,"
this city. There was a large attendance,
and fifty voters enrolled their names,
many of them having heretofore acted with
the Democracy 1t is the intention to in
crease the membership to hundred with
John Kisner: vice president, John Valen-
tine; treasurer, David Karnes; executive
committee, A. Altdoerffer, Philip Keller
and G. w. Klare
The first sound-money Democratic speech
delivered in the county this year was that
the City Hall last night. The laIA audi
forum was filled. Judge RobinsM made
admirable argument in defense of an
honest currency, and was frequently ap-
plauded. He was introduced by Nelson G..
Hunter, proprietor of the Wabash Times,
who refuses to support Bryan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24

business with England, for instance. Ny
advice to Won ali is &c, vote for Mckinley
and save the country. G. III. RIGGEN,
"Guadalajara Mex, Portal de Morelas, 8.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Mount in Good Form Again.

Special to the Indianapos Journal.
FOWLER, Ind, Sept. 23.-Hon. ]. A.
Mount, candidate for Governor, and Hon.
E. d. Crumpacker, candidate for Congress
in the Tenth district, held enthusiastic
meeting at Earl Park to-day. A cold north
wind blew all day, but it did not prevent
two thousand voters turning out to hear
the earnest speech of 1ndiana's next Gov
ornor. The farmers were there, anxious to
hear the truth, and with overco2tS and
gloves and hats they all remained until
the meeting was over. A beautiful banner
was presented the largest delegation, and
the rally was a complete success. Benton
county seems TO be well organized for Nc
kinley and Mount.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Two New Comets.

PASADENA, Cal. Sept 23-Dr. Lewis
Swift. OF the Mount Lowe Observatory has
discovered two new comets close together
both being about one degree from the sun.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24
Elwood Minister on the Stump.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, Sept. 23.-Rev. G.. w.
Afford, of the Christian Church of this
city, addressed the largest Republican
meeting of the campaign at the opera house
last night. Hon. John l.. Griffiths to
have spoken, but was unable to get here and
Rev. Afford spoke in his place. He gave
a talk of an hour and half and created
great enthusiasm and was freQuc ntly COM
PEELED to pause until the applause had sub
sided. His speech was a strong arraign-
ment of the free-Silver party and fairly
bristled with points in favor of sound
money. His speech was a surprise to many
make such a speech on the current issues
of the day. He says that he is an Amer
lean citizen and is always ready to give
an account of the faith there is in him.
He has made two speeches already and is
booked for more
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-24


The meeting at tie Clermont Rink was
called labor demonstration" Instead of
the formal introduction nominating a pre-
siding officer clean-cut man with gray
hair stepped to the front of the platform
shortly before 9 o'clock and said: will the
audience please take from their seats that
song that is there and join in singing it,
and they responded so heartily that the re-
frain, You shall not press the crown of
thorns upon the toilers brow rang against
the implanted rafters and re-echoed again
and again. When the meeting was called
to order letters OF regret were read from
Eugene " Debs and John w Hayes, secre-
tary of the Knights of Labor. and there
We're VociferOuS cheers. Debs said in his
telegram: The millions are with Bryan
and will place him IN the chair Lincoln &C.
cupied in spite of British toryism and cor
poration coercion. Resolutions Were adopt
ed commencing the work of the Chicago
convention and prociaiming:
We believe the present contest to be
much more than struggle between the
Democratic and the so-cailed Republican
parties, more than silver against god and
is not fight of the poor against the rich
farmer against the artisan or mechanic
nor the creditor against the debtor class
but when sifted and analysed and stripped
from all sophistry is a battle of the people
against the oligarchy of wealth. founded on
special privileges; therefore, be it
Resolved. That we pledge ourselves I'M
reseryedly to the earnest and active sup
port of the able young tribune of the peo-
of these United States, and We ask the
support and earnest cooperation of all
the toilers.'
The time before the arrival of Mr. Bryan
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-26
KILLED ON The TRACK.
Motor Car Runs over a Man ON the
Hackeusack Road.

Another trolley accident yesterday after
noon, shortly after four o'clock, resulted
in the killing of an unknown man, on
the Hackensack Plank Road. just this
side of Kearny, by motor car No. 511, on
the Newark line of the Consolidated
Traction Company.
The victim was about fifty years old,
was five feet five inches tall, dark com
plexioned, smooth face and had black
hair. He wore a black GOA and vest.
waolen Jacket. hight striped trousers,
black derby hat. He is thought to be a
railroad man. He was killed near the
Delaware, L~ackawanna and Western
Railroad tracks, and at the time was
walking in the direction of a train OF
cars which was on the above railroad,
waiting to take some laborers to Ho-
boken.
Michael Regain, the motorman of the
car, vas brought to the Oakland avenue
police court by an officer of thai sta
ton, and arraigned upon the charge of
-manslaughter, before Justice of the
Peace Macs, who committed him to the
County Jail. The body of the victim
is Now in the Kearny morgue awaiting
identity.
Regain, when arra.gned, said that he
did all in his power to prevent the acct
dent and would not have had it hap
pen for anything. He was all broken
up over the matter and could hardly
keep the tears back.
He mad application before Judge Hud-
speth for bail this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-26
BICYCLE THIEVES GUILTY.
The Jury Did Not Believe the Fairy
Tale They Spun.

Henry Smith, Robert Ryan, Stephen
Murphy and Thomas Williams, the four
bicycle thieves from New York who with
another man made a raid on Anton
Scheffenstein's bicycle store at No. 1,o54
Avenue &C, Bayonne, about 1:30 O'Clock
on the morning of May 2 and got away
with five bicycles, were tried in the Gene
raj Sessions Court yesterday afternoon.
S-cheffenstein retold the story of the theft
and his chase after the thieves on a
wheel.
The defendants told a fairy tale about
the manner in which the wheels had
come into their possession. They said they
came over from New York to go to a cir
Gus. They didn't go to the circus, but met
some girls on the Boulevard and hirted
with them. When the girls went home
me d~efendants sat on rocks by the side
OF the Boulevard and sang and talked
to go home. None of them knew which
way to go, but with great good luck thew
met five well-dressed men with wheels.
One OF the men employed them to a
the wheels to New York, promising to
give them IS. He gave them 81 to pay ex-
penses.
The fairy tale didn't go. The Jury CON
vlcted the defendants In less than five
minutes. AS they were being taken over
70 the county jail one of them remarked
4 guess We'll be put away for the sum
ner- They may be put away for two or
three summers.