Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 June 1884 — A CAUTIOUS INDIANIAN. [ARTICLE]

A CAUTIOUS INDIANIAN.

Simon P. Thompson, of the Tenth District of Indiana, was childlike and innocent as though be had never heard tire names of Arthur and Blaine, Logan, or any of :be other candi dates. He had had seme convention experience before, although ne.er at a National Convention Had he any choice among the candidates? No, he had not made up his mind What did he think of Arthur? Well, Arthur was a pretty good man. A ques tion as to his views on Blaine elicited about the same response. He bad not even an idea as to the sentiments of the remainder of his delegation.— He thought some of them would vote for Harris on. “I see, Mr. Thompson, that you are credited to the Harrison faction. Do you intend to vote for him?” “I shall not vote for Harrison on the first ballot, though I mav afterward.” "Well, who will you vote for on the first ballet?” A serene smile illuminated Mr. Thompson’s face, as ne teplied: “I never make up my mind beforehund as to whom I will voto for.” Mr. Thompson was seen in tne afternoon sauoteriug about the various Arthur headquarters. ■ John G. Reynolds has completed arrangements to run an Excursion over the L N. A. &C. road to Chicago on the 13th June, which will offer in opnortunitv to take in the celebrated Panorama of tin Battlo of Gettysburg. Fare for round trip from Rensselaer only one dollar. Pass this point about 8 a, m. and return about same hour in the evening, - ■ -♦» 4HS •«■ t