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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-13
SECOND DISTRICT HAS
REELECTED B|LLHE|MER
Enthusiastic Convention Endorses
Candidacy of John c. CLANCY
for Congress.
LEADERS ARE CHEERED

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES, Ind, Jan. 12.-The Repub-
leans of the Second Congressional district
met here to-day for the purpose of electing
a district chairman.
The attendance was large and many old
party war horses mingled with the crowd
assembled at the Grand Hotel before the
convention met.
The convention met at IL o'clock at the
City Hall 1t was called to order by Dis
trict Chairman John c. Billheimer, and JOS
eph Henley. of Bloomington. was unani-
mously chosen permanent chairman. Mr.
Henley made an eloquent address, which
was frequently applauded.
Oscar f. Bland. of Linton, was chosen
secretary.
The chairman appointed the committee on
resolutions which reported through John c.
CLANCY. of Sullivan. The resolutions con-
graduate the country on its prosperity and
the people on their wise choice of admins
traitors; congratulates Cuba on it's progress
as nation and indorse administrative af-
fairs in the insular possessions; indorse the
course Of the Indiana senator's and Repub-
lican representatives in Congress, the ad-
ininistration of State affairs and the work of
District Chairman Billheimer Strong
declaration is made in favor of isthmian
canal, and the course OF the administration
in recognizing the republic of Panama Is
commended. Senator Hannas work in the
civic federation is warmly indorsed and
President ROosevelts support of the Civil
Service laws is commended. A special reso-
luton was adopted indorsing the candidacy
of John c. CLANCY for the Republican nomi-
nation TO Congress.
John w Emisun, of Nincennes, placed in
nomination for reelection the incumbent
chairman, John c. Billheimer Mr. Emil
suns speech was eloquent and added to the
enthusiasm Of the occasion. The election
OF Mr.. Bllheimer was unanimous, and he
came forward with a speech of acceptance
that was eloquent and full OF enthusiasm
Whenever the names OF Theodore Roose-
Welt Senator Fairbanks, Senator Beveridge
John c. CLANCY and other distinguis he'd
Republicans were mentioned they were
greeted with applause. Speeches were made
by many others present. and the convention
adjourned with cheers for the party and
its leaders.
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MCCOY IS ELECTED BY
ACCLAMATION IN TENTH
Rensselaer, Man Chosen for Fifth
Successive Time to Lead the
Republican Forces.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
HAMMOND. Ind. Jan. 12.-Amid scenes
Of unequaled enthusiasm, Thomas j. Nc
Coy. of Rensselaer,, was for the fifth time
reelected TO represent the Tenth district
on the Republican state committee at
Hohman's Opera House, in this city, this
afternoon. lie was named by tumultuouS
reclamation in convention, wherein there
was not a single discord note. 1t was the
second time Mr.. Mccoy has been elected in
this city. but the convention this afternoon
was much larger attended than its prede-
cessor. II seemed as If all the Republican
politicians of prominence in the district
were present. Charles Mills, also of ReDs-
selaer was elected secretary.
w. c. Belman, cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank of this city, was made chair
man, and Editor Charles Martin, of West
vile, secretary. Mayor A. +. Knots, of
this city. placed Mr. Mccoy in nomi-
nation and the Rensselaer, man was elected
by a standing vote of reclamation. In ac-
cepting the honor the first words of his
mouth were an unreServed declaration for
Roosevelt for President, and Senator Fair
banks for Vice President. He set fire to
the convention when he Endorsed the name
OF j. Frank Hanly for Governor, and the
popularity of the Lafayette candidate was
enthusiasts tically voiced.
The committee on resolutions was made
UP as follows: V. S. Reiter, of Lake; w.
N Banks of Laporte, and w. G. Mitchell,
Of Tippecanoe. The resolutions aroused
ministrations, both national and State. were
roundly Endorsed. The present attitude re-
gardng Colombia and the Panama canal,
the SI2 per month pension for ninety-day
veterans the Roosevelt trust policy were
unaualifiedly complimented. with declara-
tons for the denomination of Roosevelt and
the nomination Of Fairbanks for Vice Pres-
dent and Hanly for Governor. speeches
Goodwine Wood. Bell and WOlcott, Mayor
Knots, j. w. Dyer and many others.
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Butler of Huntington. was made temporary
secretary. and the first steps toward bust
ness were taken by calling the roll OF
counties and naming the following COM
mlttees:
Organization and Rules-F. d. McDon-
nell. Blackford county; o. l.. Chamness,
Huntington; DR.. S. g. Ramsey, Miami i;
George G. Hipskind. Wabash.
Credentials--John Sweet. Blackford; S. b.
Boyer, Cass: John r. Hadley. Grant; John
> Glenn. Huntington; jerry Hardwick'
Miami; George Freeman, Wabash.
Resolutions-Amos Perry, Blackford; w.
IL. Porter, Cass; A. =. Steele, Grant; II. L..
Bendell Huntington: T. G.. Wore, Miami {;
s ). Gamble. Wabash.
SPEECHES WHILE WAITING.
Following the appointment of the COM
mittees the convention took a recess until
$50 O'Clock, when it was expected the COM
mittees would be ready 10 report. All in
terest Of course centered In the work Of
the credentials committee. which met at
once in the Circuit Court room and the
committee was fairly besieged by an excit-
ed. nervous crowd throughout it's session.
The convention did little but listen to
speeches. take recesses, adopt the reports
OF the committees on organization and res
buttons anu devise ways TO I'LL time dur
ing the afternoon while waiting to hear of
the contests. The speakers were Judge
Plummer. of Wabash, DR.. c. II. Goode and
Representative Lands.
The report of the committee named the
following permanent officers: Chairman,
Warren q. Sayre; secretary, Thad Butler;
vice charmen, John Winning Blackford !.
O. A. Myers. Cass; l. w. Carter. Grant;
George Stebbins. Huntington; John +. Law
renee, Miami Thomas j. PefIler, Wabash.
The report provided that there should be
no speeches in the presentation of candi-
dates and made other minor regulations.
IL was adopted unanimously.
The resolutions which were also unani-
moslsly adopted. Endorsed the state and ma
tional administrations and the votes and
acts of the Indiana Republican delegation
in both branches of Congress.
A little after o'clock Chairman Sayre
announced that adjournment would be
taken TO the Circuit Court room, where the
report OF the credentials committee would
be received within few minutes Antci-
pating that the fight would be on in a short
time. the delegates FASTENED over to the
courthouse. There. however, another vexa-
tiOus. tiresome delay ensued. and it was
almost $50 before the suspense was over
and the final struggle begun, which resulted
in the victory fo- Mr. Neal. The convention
is conceded to have been the largest ever
held In the district, and il certainly has
had few equals in point of the interest
taken in the outcome and the arraying of
forces IN such equal strength.
e. s. WATTS.
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THE FOURTH SELECTS
WILLIAM {. SPRINGER
Columbus Man Succeeds 0. H.
Montgomery, of Seymour, as
the District Leader.
NO VOICE OF DISSENT
ac,aI n the Indiananolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Jan. 12.-The greatest
convention the Fourth district Republicans
ever held was that here to-day. The at
tendance was the largest and enthusiasm
unbounded Harmony and goodfellow-
ship marked every act of the convention.
O. II. Montgomery, the retiring district
chairman, called the convention TO order
and sounded the keynote OF Republicanism
I'm a forcible speech.
Anderson Percefeld, of Nashville, was
chosen permanent chairman of the con-
vention and Harry e Maloy, Of North
Vernon, secretary. William E. Springer, Of
Bartholomew county, was elected district
chairman by reclamation.
The convention adopted resolutions in
dorsing President Roosevelt's administra-
ton and favoring his nomination to sue
coed himself. The State administration and
Indiana's delegation in Congress were COM
mended; Senator Beverage was Endorsed
for reelection. and Oscar II. Montgomery,
of Seymour, was Endorsed for supreme
Judge The resolutions were adopted with
out dissenting vote.
The party is in fine shape throughout the
district.
j. M. Bauer, of Lawrenceburg, announced
that he would be a candidate for delegate
to the national convention.
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FRED SIMS is ELECTED
IN THE NINTH DISTRICT
Harmony Reigns and the Re-
Elected Leader Congratulates
the Party on Its Prospects.
OUTLINE OF RESOLUTIONS
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 12.-The
Ninth district Republican convention was
held in Music Hall this morning and elected
Fred Sims. of Frankfort, district chair
man. There were 1S2 delegates from
the several counties in the district. The
convention was called to order by Chair
man Fred Sims and the call read by e. T.
Staley. OF Upton. stating the purposes of
the meeting Judge Perry Lewis of Cow
ington, was selected as permanent chair
man and on assuming the duties made a
timely speech the achievements of the
party and its future prospects He eulo-
gized President Roosevelt, Senators Bev-
erdge and Fairbanks. Congressman Lands
and the present State officers F. T. Staley,
of Upton. was selected as secretary.
The report OF the committee on resolu-
tons, of which j. y. Kautz. of Kokomo.
was chairman. was read by Andrew Sow
ders. IL gave unqualified Endorsement Of
President Roosevelt and stood pat for
his denomination: Endorsed the official acts
OF Senators Beveridge and Fairbanks eulo-
gized the actions of the Indiana congress
men. especially Representative Charles b.
lands: Endorsed the management of our
State affairs and the steady reduction of
the State debt: recognized the ability OF
state chairman OOOQflCn ana committee
man Fred Sims.
Then followed the nomination for chair
man OF the district Avery Truitt, of
Noblesville said that In nominations Fred
Sims, OF Frankfort. be voiced the senti-
ment OF majority of the 5000 voters of
Hamilton county. There being no other
names presented the election OF Fred Sims
was made by reclamation. Mr. Sims was
escorted 10 the stage and spoke briefly. He
congratulated the party for the harmony
prevailing over the district and said he
never knew prospects TO be bright for
success as at present, all being united for
the coming campaign. The Republicans
had swept away all personal differences In
the interest OF the success OF the party.
He felt that when the election returns We're
ia next November II could truly be said
that the Ninth district had done it's whole
duty and TO this end he spoke for the
united support OF the party. The convention
closed with three cheers for President
Roosevelt and the Indiana senator's, con-
! gressmen and the State officials.
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LEONARD IS ELECTED
IN TWELFTH DISTRICT
Polls Two to One Against Jack
man, and Friends of Latter
Make 1t Unanimous.
UNITED FOR A VICTORY

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE Re
publican district convention hello here to-
day resulted in the election of Elmer
Leonard to succeed himself. The conven-
ton organized by eleeting j. n. Babcock,
of Lagrange county. chairman, and Sen
ator Joseph S. Conlogue. of Noble county,
secretary. The chairman's speech was
ringing Endorsement of the national admin
istration.
On the call for nominations Elmer Leon
ard was nominated by Judge Heaton, of
the Superior Bench This was seconded by
William Geake, who lately retired as
candidate. De Kalb county presented Nor
man T. Jackman. through Judge James H.
Rose, of the Circuit Court. seconded by
John w. Baker, of Columbia City, who
had made a brisk newspaper tight on
Leonard. Allen county voted its thrty-five
votes solidly for Leonard. Lagrange. which
is again backing Gilhams for Congress. split
even, giving five TO each candidate. De Kalb
cast thirteen votes for Jackman and one
for Leonard. one delegate getting away
from the Jackman leaders through some
fancied slight. Noble county, led by Sen
ator Conlogue, cast it's sixteen votes solid
for Leonard. That's enough" some Leon
ard man shouted, and the convention was
in uproar.
In the further baIloting Steuben gave six
10 Leonard and eight 10 Jackman and
Whitley gave five TO Leonard and eight
TO Jackman. LeOnard's election was made
unanimous on motion OF Jackman's friends
The convention listened to a brief speech
OF thanks from Leonard and adjourned
with three cheers for Roosevelt, led by
Chairman Babcock.
full way in which the Jackman forces ac-
ceot defeat
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JULIAN D. HOGATE is
REELECTED IN FIFTH
No Opposition to Danville Man,
Though Vigo Delegates Had a
Tentative Candidate.
SPEECH BY MIR. BARCUS
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan. 12.-The Re
publican convention of the Fifth district.
which met at IL o'clock this morning, con-
cluded its business within three-quarters of
an hour. Julian d. Hogate editor Of the
Danville Republican, was reelected chair
man by reclamation. Some Of the Vigo
county delegates had desired to oppose him
with Nick Filbeck of this city, but after
most OF the delegates from other counties
had arrived last night IL was seen that an
overwhelming majority OF the 12O delegates
were for the reelection of Mr.. Hogate, and
the Vigo county men decided not to place
anyone in nomination. In his short speech
thanking the convention for the nomination
MI HOgate told the delegates 10 report 10
their constituents that all was harmony at
the convention and urged that the Repub-
lican majority in the district has steadily
increased 10 300 In 1902 every effort be
made TO increase 1t to 3.O0O this year.
Congressman Holiday spoke a few min
utes. He said that he could not say what
the issues would be this year. Something
might happen before the campaign begun
that would furnish an entire new set. Fol-
lowing Mr.. Holiday, Senator j. S. Barcus
spoke, and after praising the other Repub-
lican leaders, he mentioned Senator Hanna S
name, and there was prolonged applause
Mr.. Barcus alluded to the fact that the
Jackson day banquet here showed anything
but harmony among Democrats
+. +. Branch. OF Martnsville. was selected
last night as chairman OF the convention
by the committee on organization. over r
II. Catlin, OF Terre Haute. by a vote OF four
TO three. County Chairman Cavins. OF Vigo
county, was elected secretary.
The resolutions indorsed the National and
State administrations. the two senators and
representatives in Congress. with special
commendation of Congressman Holiday
d0rsed Cor the nomination for reporter OF
the Indiana Supreme Court
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REELECTION OF {. P,
THAYER IN THE SIXTH
Convention at Connersville Re-
solves Itself Into Ratification
Meeting and Love Feast.
NONE, OTHER NOMINATED

Stan Correspondence of the Journal.
C0NNERSVILLE, Ind, Jan. ia ratifi-
cation meeting. miniature reproduction OF
the recent love feast in indianapolis, was
what the, Sixth district Republican conven-
ton resolved itself into at the Odd Fellows
Hall in this city this morning. Colonel Ed
win p. Thayer of Greenfield, was reelected
district chairman by reclamation; the nomi-
nation Of James e. Watson TO succeed him
self in the national House of Representa-
tives was rendered sure beyond a doubt,
and the names of Republican leaders, both
State and national were cheered to the
echo.
The name of Charles r. Unthank, of Rich
mond. who had made a canvass for the
Craftsmanship. was not even presented to
the convention, and that gentleman, who
occupied a seat in the gallery of the hail.
stated his position when he said, just before
adjournment, The work of the convention
is perfectly satisfactory to me. and l am
with all other good Republicans for sue
in this campaign"
The resolutions, reported by a committee
headed by Harry Starr, of Richmond, and
adopted by the convention, commended 1.-The
splendid administration of Theodore Roose-
velt," pronounced worthy of succeeding
the great Mckinley" congratulated Senator
to the party and the Nation" as chairman
of the national committee, and called for
his reelection; praised the work of Sen
ators Fairbanks and Beverage. and de-
in terms of high praise of the State adj
ministration and the work OF State Chair
man Goodrich Representative James l..
Watson was hailed as "a man able to
stand In comparison with the Nation S
great" and his work and record were APP
proved in the most emphatic and unequivo-
cal terms possible. The mere mention of
Representative Watsons name was received
with tremendous applause
Edgar OHara, OF Franklin county, was
permanent chairman Of the convention and
loft Of Natt
tary.
A telegram addressed to the chairman of
the convention by Representative Watson,
but received too late to be read, was as
follows:
Whatever the outcome of to-days con-
test, may harmony be the final result.
After the preliminary struggles, we must
face an enemy united; as L believe they
will be and are determined. Let fac
tional strife divide us in our district, then
the campaign viii be enthusiastic, the
victory complete. | congratulate you upon
your bright prospects"
LEROY SNYDER.
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REORGANIZATION OF
COUNTY COMMITTEES
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Jan. 12.-The Re-
publicans of Monroe county completed their
organization to-day by the election of Jo-
seph Campbell for chairman OF the central
committees; William +. Browning, vice
chairman; Harry a. Axtell, secretary; II.
G. Dodd, treasurer.
FORT WAYNE Ind. Jan 12-The new
Allen county Republican committee met this
morning and organized as follows: Chair
man, Lew L. Sharp; vice chairman. a. w.
Walter; secretary, William Ballou: treas
urer, r. w. Cook. There was a large at
tendance.
LOGANSPORT. Ind, Jan. John NJ.
Johnston was reelected chairman of the
Republican county central committee II
was under his management that Cass coun-
" went into the famous Wabash eonven-
ton solid for Frederick Lands.
FOWLER, Ind, Jan. 12.-The Republican
county central committee has reorganized
by re-electing Charles c. Mauzy chairman:
w. s Rowe. treasurer; Robert L. Cox, sec
rotary. Frank Carter was elected vice
chairman
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sCENE Oh ENTHUsIAsM.

C1ENE Of I'm II ElASMs
When the last vote was announced and
the result was no longer I'm doubt, then IL
was that the Neal and Steele forces, led
by the large delegation from Grant county.
went fairly wild with enthusiasm. The
chair could not announce the vote for sew
eral minutes. Then there was a renewed
outburst. and still another when John Foust,
of Huntington. moved that Meals election
be made unanimous Altogether it was
scene OF even wilder enthusiasm than the
one at the famous Wabash convention. Mr..
Neal was called upon for a speech and
responded briefly but happily, expressing
gratitude toward his friends and pledging
himself 10 do all I'm his power for the Re
publican party as a member or the state
-committee. 1t Is in question whether the
convention was really adjourned in a for
NAL way, but the delegates soon left the
courtroom and made arrangements to re-
turn TO their homes
The friends Of Mr.. Beck are naturally
disappointed at the result of the contest
and he himself had put much time and
energy into the fight Under the circum-
stances IL was hard TO lose, but Mr.. Beck
Is OF the type best described as game, -
and he took his defeat philosophically
Representative Frederick Lands, of LO-
gansport, who has been here to lend his in
fuence 10 Mr.. Beck, will leave to-day or
tomorrow for Washington to resume his
congressional duties.
The convention was formally opened in
the opera house at IL o'clock this fore
noon by Mr.. Beck, who presented Mr.. Sa gre
as temporary chairman. Tn assuming his
duties Mr.. Sayre made brief speech. Thad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-13
NEW NAN TO THE FORE
IN THE THIRD DISTRICT
John c. Zulauff. of Jeffersonville,
Succeeds George w. Self, of
Corydon, as Chairman.
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Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind. Jan. 12.--John c.
Zuauff, of Jacksonville. was elected
chairman of the Third district Republican
committee in the district convention held in
this city this afternoon. He was chosen
by reclamation, and the meeting was one
of the most harmonious ever held by the
party in the Third district Not the slight
est semplance OF discoTd was apparent at
any stage of the proceedings. and the bust
ness of the convention was dispatched
rapidly.
George w. Self, of Corydon, who retiros
as district chairman. called the convention
to order at l o'clock, and Prof. j. =. Funk,
OF this city, offered prayer. John A. Lingle,
of Paoli, was elected permanent chairman,
on motion of Harry McGrain, of Corydon.
Mr.. Self was placed in nomination. but de-
clined to serve, and the motion was with
drawn. Curtis Weathers. of the Marengo
Observer was elected permanent secretary.
On calls for nomination for district chair
man, Capt. Fred ID. Conner. of this city,
placed III nomination MIR. Zuiauff. Each
county was called and seconded the nomi-
nation, and Mr.. Zulauf was elected by ac-
clama ton.
Mr. Zulautf was escorted to the stage and
greeted with applause. He thanked the
promised to fill the position to the best Of
his ability in the interest of every Repub-
lican in the district.
committee on resolutions, composed of
Arthur Mayer, of Clark county; James Pro,
Crawford; John w. Lewis, Dubois; George
II. Hester. Floyd; William Taylor, Harri-
son; red Kinbley, Orange; Marion Fite,
Perry; Sanford Murphy. Scott, and Samuel
p Morris, of Washington county, prepared
resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed They indorse the wise and patriotic adj
ministraton of President Roosevelt; the
brilliant craftsmanship of United States
Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge: the
able representatives in the lower house of
Congress, and the business-like administra-
ton of Governor Durbin, especially in the
work of reducing the State debt. The reso-
Iutions also Endorsed Senator Beveridge for
reelection, and Alexander Bowling, of this
city for reelection as judge OF the Supreme
Court. They commended the retiring chair
man, George w. Self. for his zeal and abil-
ity. and Endorsed his candidacy for the
nomination OF reporter of the Supreme
Court.