The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-26
THE DRIFT OF POLITICS

wall other candidates had flags and flags
festooned upon the walls OF their rooms.
All gave away carnations.
Candidate William l.. Taylor was wise in
his generation in his arrangement for the
presentation of the blossoms Two young
women. Miss Kathyrn Ryan and Miss
Mary Stubs. officiated at the flower box
and pinned carnations 10 the coat lapels
OF willing delegates and other callers. and
II goes without saying that the flowers
we're more attractive by reason OF the fair
hands that rendered them. Il think this
is just fine. said Miss Ryan, between car
nations IL l were man I'd certainly De
a politician"
Seven unNorried State officials kept NOM
inal headquarters in the same ROOM They
had banished care all because they have
no opposition, whatever TO their candi-
dacies. They Secretary of State
storms, Auditor OF State Sherrick. State
Treasurer Hin. Attorney General Miller.
Superintendent of Public instruction Cot
ton and Judges Montgomery and Hadey
Their room was listed as Room lao. but
the state committee was in session in this
room nearly ali AFTERNOON. and the candi-
dates hobnObhed with their constituents in
the lobby or the halls.
o. ". Christie. OF Ligonier. member OF
the advisory committee OF the state CEN
trail committee from the Twelfth district.
was formerly mayor of his city. Just now
/ am advising the nomination of Judge
Penheld," he said last night.
Norman Babcock. candidate for the nomi-
nation for Lieutenant Governor focr years
ago. is delegate 10 the convention from
Topeka, Lagrange county. lie is a candi-
date for joint senator from No5,e and La
grange counties and was formerly mem
Der of the State Senate.
Father and son both delegates TO the con-
vention. and from the same city. Is the
somewhat unusual situation presented by
the Jernegans. of Mishawaka. 81. Joseph
county E. a. Jernegan. the father. is
editor of the Mishawaka Enterprise. and
has been for over thirty years. He is one
of the best known newspaper men in the
State and one of the oldest in point OF
years service on the same paper. The En-
terprise is a weekly that was founded
many years prior to Mr.. Jernegans con-
nection with il. Ralph Jernegan. the son.
with father and brothers in the news
parer business. decided TO follow law; and
deputy states attorney for ST. Joseph
county. and, though but few years out
of the University OF Michigan, enjoys
good practice.
Combining business and politics Isaac
Straus, of Ligonier, delegate TO the ma
tional Republican convention from the
Twelfth district, is i'm the city for the state
convention and to file important incorpora-
ton papers with the secretary of state
Mr.. Straus is interested in the Northern.
Indiana Land Company, which viii nle
papers to-day showing capital stock or
SlOS.0V0 The company is interested liz the
prospective purchase of about 1900 acres
of land in Illinois. Col Simon j. Straus.
member of the late Governor Matthew's
staff, is a prominent Democratic politician
| in his district.
Representative Watson of the Sixth dis
| trict, is a veteran orator. although not
necessarily Methusaleh in years. but to-
day in his keynote address he will do some
thing ne has not essayed since his college
days-deliver a speech which he has put
into manuscript form in advance. As
rule Mr.. Watson in preparing an address
| loads up on "facks and figgers.' makes
| few notes. rehearses what he plans to say
| once or twice, and then throws away his
notes and goes the platform. trusting To
| the good memory and happy faculty Tor
thinking on his feet which he possesses.
In delivering the keynote. however. he had
TO yield TO the demand of newspapers anu
furnish an advance copy. Now he is Won
dering If he will be able TO follow copy
Il am little concerned as to whether the
speech l make tomorrow will bear even a
| .speaking likeness TO the one / have pre-
| pared he said, thoughtfully, last evening.
| Its something | haven't attempted since
| left college. and only hope that no
one will be unkind as To hold copy on
me-"
Melville We Miller, of Lafayette, assist
ant secretary of the interior. is in the city
from Washington to attend the convention
Il am here merely TO look on and imbibe
some of the Hoosier Republican enthusi-
asm, which il the only genuine brand ne
/ said.
Mr.. Miller will return to Washington
! Thursday.
Judge George w Grubbs of Martinsviile.
department commander of the q. a. r..
was among the early arrivals. The judge
! is slated TO be one OF the delegates from
the Fifth district TO the Republican ma
tional convention.
81 am not a candidate for the honor" he
SAID last evening. but some of my friends
/ have been kind enough TO say that should
| have IL. and / have promised them not TO
run away from II.
Representative George W. Cromer. OF
Muncie member of Congress from the
Eighth district put in an appearance late
| yesterday afternoon TO join his coilea gues
| who are here for the convention.
| Il came just to attend the convention.
| he said. ''and shall not take part I'm any
| of the contests.
| j. A Mathews, secretary TO Senator Fair
, banks, arrived from Washington last even-
| ing T. r. Shipp. secretary 10 Senator Bev-
| eridge. is scheduled TO arrive to-day.
State Senator Will II. Johnston. Of Craw-
| louisville, minority caucus chairman in tho
last session of the Legislature, dropped into
the English yesterday afternoon. When
| one of his Republican friends met him
with n question as 10 whether he had not
| wandered into the wrong pew the senator
| admitted that he was a stranger IN n
strange land and added ironically that he
| liked TO mix in good society once in a
| while.
/ Governor Cummins. OF Iowa. who is az
French Lick. wili~not attend the state con-
veEtion. Governor Durbin received note
| from him yesterday stating that he had
been iii for three DAYS and would not BE
| able to accept the invitation that had been
| extended him by the Governor and by State
Chairman Goodrich.
A special session OF the Legislature could
be held on an hours notice to-day or to-
morrow, IL an emergency should arise that
would lead the Governor TO issue the call.
| Almost every member on the majority side