The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-23
Many Young Men Taking Their
First Lessons.
HOT CONTESTS FOR H0NoRS
CANDIDATES ARE WORKING As
THEY NEVER DID BEFORE.
The Convention VIII he Called to
Order at 2s3O This AfternOon-Gos-
sip About Platform.


thousands 10 attend the state convention,
the first session of which will convene at
Tomlinson Hall at o'clock this afternoon.
1t is a prosperous. happy looking host. such
as can only be seen during an era OF pros
perity and progress. Most OF the old-time
leaders of the party-men whose names are
associated with the most sacred history
of the party IN Indiana-are here TO take
part in the deliberations OF the conven-
ton. Some new leaders are here also
young men who have come TO the front I'm
recent years They have come TO Indian
apolis filled with enthusiastic ardor. pre-
pared TO take part I'm a fight that promises
to be the sharpest and most hotly contested
that the party has seen I'm years.
The handshaking campaign that was be-
gun the parlor floor of the Denison early
Monday morning was continued throughout
the day yesterday and last night. With
the exception OF few hours this after
noon, when everybody will want to attend
the first session Of the convention, the
handshaking will probably continue until
very late tonight. Many of the delegates
came TO town yesterday. but the great bulk
of them began to arrive last night All OF
the delegates will be here by noon to-day.
FIGHT FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
The fight for attorney general is probably
the hottest of any OF the contests. Not TO
be outdone by his rivals in the way Of post
ing large signs. Merrill Moores. candidate
for attorney general. yesterday displayed
an immense banner which was tackled TO
the wall in the neighborhood OF his head
quarters. The candidates seem TO proceed
on the theory thst'"he who runs may read
and they have literally covered the balcony
ratings about the Denison office with
placards announcing themselves for differ
ent offices. The fight for auditor Is also a
hot one. Mingling in the crowd yesterday
the Rev. Edwin A. Schell. very
prominent minister in the Methodist Epis-
copal Church Mr. Schell lives at Craw-
fordsville and has come TO the city to hear
the oratory at the convention to-day He
was delegate to the Republican state con-
vention of 1883 and placed the late Glenn
Studebaker in nomination for the position
Of delegate at large to the convention which
first nominated General Harrison for Presi-
dent. The Rev Zach Sweeney, of Column
bus was also prominent in the crowd yes
terday. He is taking an active interest in
the candidacy of Capt. James r. Henry
Tickets to the convention are almost as
much in demand as they would be for an
approaching theatrical treat In order TO
accommodate the big crowd that will de-
mand admission the doors OF Tomlinson
Hall will be thrown open at 1890 O'Clock
to-day. At o'clock Chairman Goodrich
will call the convention to order and the
Rev. Worth NJ. Tippy, of Broadway NJ. r.
Church. will deliver the invocation. This
session OF the convention viii be largely
devoted to oratory. Senator Beveridge.
who is TO be the permanent chairman. will
deliver an address. Senator Fairbanks and
members of the lower house of Congress
will be present.
DISTRICT MEETINGS TO-DAY.
The delegates from the respective dis
tricts will meet at II o'clock this morning
at the following places First district. Room
Sc. Statehouse. second floor; Second dis
trict. Room IL. Statehouse, first floor:
Third district Room Il. Statehouse.
first floor, Fourth district. Room 55
Statehouse, second floor; Fifth district.
Room 80. Statehouse. second floor:
Sixth district, Room 70, Statehouse.
second floor: Seventh district, Criminal
Court room courthouse; Eighth district.
Room 49, Statehouse, third floor; Ninth dis
trict Room So Statehouse, first floor.
Tenth district Room S. Statehouse second
floor; Eleventh district, Room s.. State
house second floor: Twelfth district. Room
122 Statehouse. third floor. Thirteenth dis
trict Room 1l2. Statehouse. third floor.
AT each of these meetings the following
officers and members of committees will be
selected:
One member of the committee on rules
and permanent organization.
One member OF the committee on creden-
tials
one member Of the committee on resolu-
tions
One vice president OF the convention.
One assistant secretary OF the conven-
tiOn.
The members Of the committees as chosen
will meet at the following places at u
o clock, noon:
Committee on Rules and Permanent Or
ganization-R0om 371. Denison Hotel.
Committee on Credentlals-RoOm go. Den
isOn Hotel.
Committee on Resolutions-Room 2S. Deni-
son Hotel.