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Tbayer Men from Henry.
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NEW CASTLE, Ind. jan 9.-The Repub-
leans of Henry township this afternoon Sc
lected as delegates to the district conven-
ton TO be held in Connersville next Tues
day. the following: John NJ Morris, Clay
c. Hunt J. T. Thompson and Ed. Jackson
No instructions were given, but the dele
gates are Thayer men.
MIDDLETOWN, Ind, Jan. 9.-Republic-
ans to-day elected w. L. McCampbell and
O. d. Sanders as delegates to the Corners
vile convention, and the following pre-
cinct committeeman: John S. Edwards, A.
A. Brown, J. d. Lambert, Charles r. Riley,
Frank Gustin and o. ID. Sanders. The del
egates are for Col. Edwin p Thayer for dis
trict committeeman. AT the close of the
township convention the newly elected COM
mittee met and orga nized by electing o. ID.
Sanders as township chairman, and in
dorsed j. o. Lumbert for reelection as
county chairman.
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DARK HORSE CHOSEN
IN MADISON COUNTY

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ANDERSON, Ind, JAN 9.-The Madison
county Republican central committee which
was selected last night and yesterday after
noon in the various precincts of the county,
organized here this morning. The contest
brought out the entire committee with
single exception. There were but three con-
tests and they were settled without much
debate. AT 1890 o'clock the vote was taken
and while but one name was presented for
consideration, the tellers announced forty
five votes for George A. Parker, county
clerk, and forty votes for John Starr, the
incumbent Mr.. Parker was not at the
meeting, but was quickly brought and
made a favorable impression on the COM
mittee
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INDIANA OBITUARY.

ELWOOp, Ind. Jan. 1.-TWO of Elwood's
prominent men have answered the final
summons Of death within the past twenty
four hours. John IL. Lewis. aged fifty
nine a native of England, and in charge
of the annealing kilns at the plate-gIass
works IN this city for ten years, died sud
denly OF asthma last evening \ widow
and ten children survive. c. l. saw
age. one of the wealthiest retired farmers
OF this part OF Madison county, died OF
neuralgia OF the heart at his fine new home
in the southern suburbs of the city. He was
seventy-siX years Of age, and left widow
and seven children.
BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Jan. 9.-VaIentine
Spires fen dead this afternoon with heart
disease. while walking along Sixth street.
He was an old soldier.
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ALMOST EVEN BREAK
IN WABASH COUNTY

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WABASH, Ind. Jan. 9.-No Republican
township conventions ever before held in
Wabash county were so large as those of
this afternoon. A lively fight was in prog
ress in every township for members of the
county central committee and for delegates
to the district convention at Peru In Noble
township nine Of the fifteen committeeman
are for John FL. Dicken and six for Scott
Davis for county chairman. In Chester
township five are for Davis and two for
Dicken. In Pleason two are for Dicken
and one for Davis; Paw-Paw sent three
for Dicken, Waltz three for Davis, Liberty
township, sends five delegates, each candi-
date claiming four OF the five For dis
trict delegates the result Is nine for Neal
ten for Beck and one doubtful.
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Decatur County Delegation.

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GREENSBURG. Ind, Jan. 9.-The Repub-
licans Of Decatur county met in the various
townships in mass convention this after
noon and elected the delegates to the Sixth
district convention to be held at Corners
vile Jan. r. The delegates are pretty
evenly divided between Unthank and Thayer
for district chairman, with the chances in
favor OF the latter. At the same time and
places central committeeman were chosen,
who will meet I'm this city Monday, Jan.
II, to choose county chairman. and it is
very likely that ID. A. Myers, the incum-
bent will be retained in that position.
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No Opposition to Mccoy.
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RENSSELAER,, Ind, Jan. 9.-The new
Jasper county Republican committee met
here to-day and completed its organiza-
ton. George A. Williams, an attorney, was
elected chairman, James H. S. Ellis vice
chairman, Moses Leopold secretary and
Walter White treasurer. 1t was decided
to hold the county convention on Monday,
March q, and the township primaries on
the preceding Saturday. The convention
will consist of over 200 delegates The pre-
cinct conventions Saturday were well at
tended all over the county and Jasper coun-
Coy, of this city, will be reelected con-
gressional district chairman without oppo-
sition.
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Harmony In Hamilton.
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NOBLESVILLE, Ind, Jan. 9.-The Re-
publicans of Hamilton county met in their
several townships to-day and selected pre-
cinct committeeman and delegates TO the
Charlottesville convention. Large attend
ance and enthusiasm prevailed everywhere
The committee is a strong, active one and
will re-elect Z. M Hare, incumbent, chair
man, on Monday. Harmony prevails In
the organization. II is believed here to-day
that Hamilton county will present n can
didate at the Charlottesville convention for
district chairman in case Fred Sims, OF
Frankfort. Is made secretary OF the State
committee.
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Fayette Delegation Divided.

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CONNERSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 9.-The Re-
publicans of Fayette county met this aft
ernoon and chose delegates to the State.
congressional and district conventions and
selected their county central committee.
The meeting presided over by Miles
X. Moffett chairman. Z. w. Tatman and
F. E. Moore acted as secretaries. The Sc
lection of delegates to the district conven-
ton was quite spirited and the delega ton
was pretty we'll divided between Thayer
and Unthank. The meeting Endorsed
The county central COMMITTEES organized bv
selecting Frederick l. Barrows chairman
and Calvin Ochiltree secretary. 1t decided
on Feb. IL as the time for holding the pri-
mary.
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kOsciusk0 LOve-Feast.

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WARSAW, Ind. Jan. 9.-The Kosciusko
Republican county central committee was
reorganized here this afternoon. Ex-Con-
gresham Lem w. Royse was unanimously
chosen county chairman and L. r. Stookey,
the retiring chairman, was elected vice
chairman. II. w. Nelson was again chosen
as treasurer. After the reorganization was
effected a lOve-feast followed, during which
short addresses were made by leading Re
publicans of the county. Every one OF the
forty-four precincts OF Kosciusko county,
which selected new committeeman yester-
day, was represented.
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No Contest i'm VigO.

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TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Jan. 9.-There is
no contest in Vigo county over the district
craftsmanship and the primaries held yester-
day were without significance on that
score. 1t is taken for granted that Julian
HOgate, of Hendricks county, will be re-
elected chairman by the convention which
will meet here next Tuesday.
Senator j. ). Barcus, who had said he
would make known his decision as to be-
coming a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress after the first of
the year, now says he will wait until after
this convention.
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Judge j. III. Collins.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 9.-Judge ]. III. Col
Inns, counsel for the b. & o. Railroad, and
formerly president of the Central Ohio
road, now part Of the b. & o. system,
died to-day in his apartments at the Chit
tenden Hotel. He has been i'll for several
weeks, taking a sudden turn for the worse
and dying within a few hours. He was
siXty-five years old, being one of the most
vived by wife and one daughter. The re-
mains will be taken to GAINESVILLE, o., for
burial.
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TENTH DISTRICT WILL
REFLECT T. J. mccoy
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
HAMMOND. Ind, Jan. 9.-From the re-
suits of delegate conventions held in this
part of the district and telegraphed to
County Chairman Ernest L. Shortridge, of
this city, there is scare the remotest possf-
bility of the election Of any one else to the
district Craftsmanship of the Tenth but
Thomas ]. Mccoy, of Rensselaer,. His re-
election seems assured. The congressional
delegates selected In Lake county are a
unit for Mccoy. The delegate conventions
held in Lake county last night were remark
able for their large attendance and enthusi-
aSm.
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OBJECT TO CLEVELAND.
Zenor, Tillman and Other Demo
Gratis Want Another Candidate.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. CT do not believe
the speech of Mr.. Olney favoring Grover
Cleveland as the Democratic nominee re-
fleets the sentiment of Democrats through
out the country" said Representative Zenor
in discussing the recent harmony dinner in
New York 1T is yet too early to predict
around whom the hosts will rally. Senti-
ment has not yet crystallized. Personally
/ believe Judge Alton Il. Parker would make
a strong candidate. and I am OF opinion
there is much sentiment favorable to his
candidacy among Indiana Democrats"
Representative Zenor believes that the ut
terances of Mr. Olney favorable TO Cleve-
land puts the Massachusetts man out of the
race. His opinion appears 10 be shared by
the majority of Democrats in Congress. par
ticularly those from the West and South
Cleveland again." said Senator TiIlman.
THE idea is nonsensical. With him as our
candidate we would lose every chance that
we now have to carry the presidential cleo
ton"
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jackson Is for Springer.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Jan. 9.-Mass conven-
tons to-day, in this county elected dele
gates to the district convention. William T..
Springer of Bartholomew county, being the
only candidate for district chairman, will
receive the full vote of this county and of
the district The precinct committeeman
chosen to-day will meet Monday To elect a
county chairman. w. II. Burnley probably
will be chosen.
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the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
Upton, Ind, jan. 9.-The Democrats or
this county met in this city to-day and
elected w. r. Durham, of Kempton, chair
man of the Democratic county committee.
The Republicans will select their chairman
on next Monday and 1t is understood that
Elijah Perry, of Wildcat township, Will be
the chairman.
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WELLS COUNTY CASTS
VOTE AGAINST CROMER
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BLUFFTON, Ind, Jan. s.-The Wells
county Republican central committee met in
this city to-day and reelected A. w. Oman
county chairman by a vote of q to over l..
c. Davenport. Oman was the choice of an
element which is for a Wells county man for
Congress and Davenport was backed by the
supporters of Congressman Cromer.
1t was announced to-day that w. L.
Kiger, of this city. probably will be candi-
date from this county for the nomination to
Congress from the Eighth district He was
lieutenant colonel of the One-hundred-and-
sixtieth Indiana Regiment during the Cuban
campaign and is well known over the State
as a militiaman.
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Beck Carries blackboard.

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HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Jan. Sin the
precinct primaries held in Blackford county
to-day six district delegates We're elected
who will support Adam Beck and three who
will vote for Elan Neal for chairman. Thir-
teen of the precinct committeeman chosen
are opposed to the reelection Of the in
cumbent chairman and eight are for him.
This puts the control of the county COM
mittee in the hands of men who are sup
porters of Representative Fred Lands.
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HANNA STANDS PIT.
Recent Announcement that He Is
Not Candidate Holds Good.

CLEVELAND. o.. Jan. 9.-Senator Hanna
returned home from Chicago to-day and
conferred Xith a large number of Repub-
lican leaders Referring to reports pub
lished in the morning papers that a public
announcement of his candidacy FOR the pres
fdential nomination would be issued next
week, Mr.. Hanna declared that there was
not the slightest foundation for such state
ments. He added that he had already issued
an authorized statement showing his posi-
ton and that it still held good
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MADISON, Ind, Jan. 9.-The new Jeffer-
son county Republican central commit
tee this afternoon organized for the cam
paign by eecting George F. Harper chair
man, Manly d. Wilson, M. h. Hoard and
Joseph Whitman, vice chairman; DIR. Fred
II. Austin, secretary, James White, treas
urer The committee will meet again on
the first Saturday in February
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JAPAN MORE INPATIENT,
And WANTS RUSSIA TO
END SUSPENSE At ONCE

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PACED
are concerned the Anglo-Japanese alliance
Is immensely popular
A Picking dispatch TO Reuters Telegram
Company says: According TO trustworthy
diplomatic Information received here, the
Russian reply. though concilistoTy tn tone.
is unsatisfactory in substance. Japan, II -
further stated from the same source. desires
TO obtain further delay I'm order 10 COM
plete her preparations. and viii, therefore.
continue the negotiations. The prospects OF
war before spring continue very strong
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ELM NEIL CLAIMS
MAJORITY IN MIAMI

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PERU, Ind, Jan. 9.-The representatives
OF Elan Neal are claiming twelve of the
eighteen delegates of Miami county TO the
district convention to be held in Peru Tues
day. and they allow the Beck side six
Peru, Jackson. Richland, Perry, washing
ton. Butler, Harrison and Union townships
are said 10 have given eleven for Neal and
Peru. Pipe Creek and jefferson four for
Beck. Clay, Allen, Erie and Deer Creek
are not yet reported. but the Neal people
claim one and eoncede the other three to
Beck.
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johnson County.

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FRANKLIN, Ind, Jan. 9.-The Republic
ans Of Johnson county met in their vari-
Gus townships to-day and selected pre-
cinct committeeman and delegates TO the
district convention which will meet at Sey-
mour next Tuesday. The delegation is ia
vOrable TO w. r. Springer. of Elizabeth
town. The new committee will meet for
organization Monday. 1t is probable that
DR.. j. M. Records, the present head of the
committee, will be reelected chairman, as
he is the only candidate.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
AURORA, Ind, Jan. AT Council Hall
tonight Center township Republicans elect
ed the following delegates to the district
convention at Seymour on JAN II: r. E.
Frederick. Ralph Trulock. Louis Stoll; al
ternates, Tom Harvey, John Huff, Al Wei
gle. Ernest Swarthout was chairman and
l.. w. Cobb secretary. The delegates will
vote for William II. Springer for chairman.
William Conway was elected township
chairman.
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ELECTION OF LEONARD
ASSURED IN TWELFTH
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FORT WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 9.-Republican
primaries this afternoon and tonight elect
ed delegates to the congressional conven-
ton to be held here next Tuesday. The
returns from this county show 1t solid for
Elmer Leonard for district chairman. Civ
ing him tbirty-iye out OF ninety-eight
votes. Communications from Noble and
other counties show that Leonard is GER
tain to secure enough votes TO elect by a
majority of ten TO fifteen over Norman T.
Jackman, of De Kalb county. Columbia
City elected John w. Baker delegate de-
feating the Leonard delegate I'm a hot fight.
Whitley county will be divided about
evenly.
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waIkup Wins I'm montgomery.

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CRAwFORDSvILLE. Ind. Jan. s.-One
of the most spirited contests in recent years
was held by the Republicans OF Montgomery
county this afternoon in the selection of
the forty-five precinct committeeman who
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TWO CHILDREN KILLED
WHILE PLAYING SOLDIER
Pearl Sparkling, of Blue Eye, Dis
charges Fathers Gun with
Deadly Effect.

CORY, Pa, Jan. AT Blue Eye, eight
miles from this city. last evening, Pearl
Sparkling, aged thirteen years, while play
ing soldier with a brother and two sisters
discharged shotgun in their faces, kill
ing two. The other child escaped with
slight injuries. But short time before
the father had come In from a hunting trip
and left his loaded gun in a corner while
he removed his wet clothing, intending to
then take of the gun.
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THAYER, OF HANCOCK,
IS CHOICE OF UNION

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LIBERTY, Ind, Jan. 9.-The central COM
mitteemen from the various precincts in
Union county elected Friday, in the town.
ship meetings. met at the courthouse here
this afternoon and organized by making
Holmes c.. Sharp chairman and Robert
Barnhart secretary. The delegates to the
district convention Will cast their votes for
Colonel Thayer, of Greenfield, for district
chairman, the vote being about evenly di-
Vided on this subject.
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FRED SIMS IS THE
CHOICE OF HOWARD
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KOKOMO, Ind, Jan. 9.-The Howard
county Republicans held their precinct
conventions to-day and elected a new coun-
ty committee. Delegates also were chosen
to the district convention at Crawfords-
Vile The delegation is for the reelection
of Chairman Fred Sims. The new commit
tee, which was chosen without contest,
will re-elect Edgar A. Simmons as chair
man. Fred Byers will be elected secretary
and w. c. Overton treasurer.
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Fountain County.

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CONVICTION, Ind, Jan. 9.-Republicans
elected committeeman here this afternoon.
Fletcher Boyd was elected in the First;
James l.. Allen jr., Second; Girney Evans,
Third William Conner, Fourth. Delegates
were elected favorable TO the selection of
William 7. Malott for county chairman.
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HANNA WILL SPARE NO
MONEY ON HIS THEATER

CLEVELAND. O., Jan. Ex-senator NJ. A
Hanna. owner of the Euclid-avenue Opera
House in this city, to-day ordered that no
money be spared to make the theater as
safe from fire as possible. AS result
large sum will be devoted to changing gal
lery stairways, new exits. fireproof curtains.
etc. To Manager Hartz, OF the theater, Mr..
Hanna said:
Il shall hold you personally responsible
for the safety OF every man. woman and
child that enters the house"
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MARION, Ind. Jan. 9.-Grant county Re
publicans organized to-day by electing c.
NJ Ratlin. the incumbent. chairman. j. r.
Charles vice chairman 10 succeed himself.
Bert Fowler secretary and w. G. Holman.
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NORTH VERNON, Ind, Jan. 9.-The
newly elected members of the Jennings
county Republican committee met at the
courthouse to-day and perfected the follow
ing organization: Chairman, John Fable;
secretary, w. S. Matthews; treasurer,
Young Bemish vice chairman, John
Amick
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Walkup, a member of the old committee,
and Frank McCalip, treasurer of Craw-
louisville, were the candidates. Mr.. Walk
up secured forty-one of the forty-five COM
mitteemen, and will be elected county chair
man on Monday. Delegates to the Ninth
district convention were elected this after
noon. There seems TO be no choice IN the
matter of district chairman.
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walker Reelected i'm shelby.

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SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Jan. 9.-The Re-
publican precinct committeeman of Shelby
county met In the courtroom here this af-
ternoon. The meeting was called 10 order
by Chairman John f. Walker. MIR. Walker
was reelected as chairman by a unanimous
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Exits Locked and Keys Missing.

VIENNA. Jan. Sire broke out in the
Chemney Theater at Gross Warde in Hun
gary tonight during performance 70
crowded house. The fire brigade outside
speedily eXtinguished the blaze. the audi
ence not being aware of its danger. An in
spection made subsequently showed that all
the emergency exits were locked and the
keys missing.
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Beck Men Chosen at MontpeIfer.

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MONTPELIER, Ind, Jan. s.-One OF the
largest conventions ever held in Montpelier
was the one to-day when w. s. Kline and
A. ID. Mcdonnell were elected as delegates
to the district convention at Peru. The del
egates are strong for Adam Beck, of Hunt
ington, for chairman. The Elan Neal
forces were defeated by seventeen votes.
The Lands men elected four out OF SIX
precinct committeeman. This gives them q
majority in the county.
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KNOX, Ind, Jan. 9.-The Republicans of
Starke county in mass convention to-day
selected the following delegates to the
State convention: w. j. Soft, Charles Keus-
ter, G.. j. Donelson, II. L. Cruter, Parry f.
Johnson and Frank Hays. The delegates
were instructed for Hanly for Governor.
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Richmond Primaries Held.
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RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. 9.-The Republic
ans of Wayne township. in which Richmond
is located. met at the courthouse this after
noon and chose delegates TO the district con-
vention, to be held at Connersville. members
of the county central committee and pre-
cinct committeeman. Roscoe r. Kirkman.
who has served as joint representative, to-
day announced himself candidate for
state senator 10 succeed the late Benjamin
Starr who died in office
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1t was harmony gathering, pure and sim
pie. George w. Steele was indorsed as a
candidate for Congress and Elan Meals
candidacy for district chairman received
concurrence and Endorsement. The Grant
county organization fixed Feb. as the day
for the nomination of a county ticket, and
a primary election was the method voted.