Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 September 1888 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1888.

Stands, lSST-7, 133 Democrats, 6 Republicans. Althoorh not very many years ago the Republicans elected their Governor by majorities ranging from 20.0C0 to 30,000, the present Democratic incumbent, John P. Richardson, holds the office by virtue of an unopposed election, there being but forty scattering totes against him. 1 admit that the tendency of all these figures is to drive you into the "hysteria of sectional agitation." .'Especially as they aaperSadnee the reflection that next November Benlimin Harrison will be openly swindled out of the electoral vote of South Carolina. The Republican party tn that State is extinct. DanYille has done its perfect work. Even the Democrats, secure of the future, scarcely tako the trouble to go to the polls. A political paralysis has seized upon the people. They are under tho despotism of a Democratic machine that rivals the Alexandrian regime of linen. A certain kind nf nnlitirnl nn&litv ex iits there, but it is

tee eqnality of ssrvrntr, aad cot of republican institutions. Any flspotlra, uo oi oaa man or man v. is a cure to any State. It emasculates the subject, and inevitably breeds all manner of. evil. Tbe situation in South Carolina ia pitiable and alarming, and mut excite the anxious solieitnde cf all patriotic men. GEORGIA. T General Gordon, of Georgia, who wis charged with being a member of the Ka-klox. dented any connection with that mnrderons Klan. but admitted that he had "belonged to a private organization which was formed among the best citizens for the protection of their homes and their families" aeainst the "bad men" who had come amonnt them after the war. He repeated tbe worn-out allegation that tbe colored men bad become "a menace to the peace and safety of the women and children of the country." Giving him tbe benefit of his denial, may we not legitimately infer something as to the object of that annotation from the fact that some years later, 18S6, General Gordon, who was running ' for Governor of Georgia, was not only triumphantly elected, but tne independent vote of tbo preceding State election, nearly 45,000, was almost totally wiped oat. General Gordan rereived 101,159 rotes, against 815 scattering. Was this result due to the General's persuasive oratory I To say the least it is an extraordinary condition of things. In that same election the Democrats gained all tea members of Congress by a total Tote of 25,52a. In six districts there was no opposition, and in three the Republican vote ranged from eleven to fifty-five. In single congressional districts in Maine, Iowa, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York. Connecticut and Indiana more votes were cast to elect one Congressman than Georgia cast to elect ten. The jTourth district of Minnesota east twice as many . rotes as the ten districts of Georgia, namely, 64,933. The present Georgia Legislature rbosen that year stands ISO Democrats, 30 "opposition. " Yon will observe that Republicans 'cannot get into the Assembly when phrased ftinder their proper name. You will recall, also, that it was this body which paesed the Glenn bill.-a measure forbidding tbe education of 'white and colored children in the same school, ; with a chain-gang" penalty, in the discretion cf the court, attachine to professors and teachtersaod all others who might violate the law. This infamous measure raised a storm of de- ' nnnciation in the North, and, I believe, has "been repealed. The mind of the average Demseratie politician of Georgia seems to run t chains a by inherited instinct. ARKANSAS. Passing by Alabama for I must hasten all of whose Congressman are Democratic, and in three of whose congressional districts not a single Republican vote was caat in 1SSG: pasilng by Mississippi, with its recent frauds in Jackson, where the same story may be told of the same number .)? districts, where 45.334 votes elect seven Congressmen; where Lowry, Democrat, was reedeeted Governor in 1SS3 by S3. "S3 as against 1.031 scattering; and where the Legislature .stands 120 Democrats to 27 Republicans, Green- ; backers, et a)., I come to the Stats of Arkansas. : Here the same enormous disproportion in the 'legislative and congressional representation ,' may be noticed. Yet in certain eongestedVjarta, j where the colored population largely exceeds tbe white, the Republicans are alloted a certain measure of local control. In one of these counties Crittenden theJDemocrats lately achieved a ehotgun revolution which was unique it its war. Impatient of routine methods of fraud, and ef calendar rascality as practiced by their fellows in other States, they dispensed with the tedious formality cf a dishonest count by forcibly expelling the judicial and other officers of the county before the expiration of their terms. No question was raised as to the legality of the lafge Republican majorities by which t'eee C(3cers had been elected. Corruption is charged, but this is denied. Supposing it to be true, these apostles of force seem to target that it is a poor rufe that does not work both wars. If all the Democratic rin2ier of the various cities of this eountrv were treated to the shotgun, there wotild be Visible i Hir.r or tha iraarjr lists. Hut this is a government of Jaws, not of men. Anarchy is no recourse it is destruction. A repnblio can endure ouly by peaceable remedies. All our political ills may be cured in time by fortitude, unceasing vigilance and ethical education. This is the modern and civilized way. It is the only way to live by. The "bowie-knife" style of civtlsation which still lingers in the South is a relie of lawless barbarism. Bat the main plea offered in extenuation of the Crittenden county affair, as well a, indeed, of all Southern outrages is the cry of ne2ro rule." This may serve as the statement of a difficulty, but certainly it is not the f oloticn of a problem. It is an excuse, cot a reason. We are asked to believe that the white population of the South, with the wealth and trained intelligence cn their side, can find so other remedy for negro, domination than a retort to force and a denial of political rights. Such an apology merely brands their own in competency. It is an indictment against themselves, drawn np by their own bands. If the political parties of the South are separated by a color line, that fact is itself evidence that the Democratic party is to blame. The colored people are peaceable, amenable to reason, and forgiving of temperament. These are marked characteristics of the race. They are social, Stood humored, easily influenced and not aggressive. If they "huddle together1 and vote as a unit it is a certain sign of danger, and that their action i3 dictated by the instinct of selfpreservation. As a matter of fact, the practice cf "gunning"' fcr human beings onee held in serfdom, sold as estv!etand pursued by bloodhounds, 3ias developed ir to a pastime in tbe South, and is entirely disassociated from any ideaof tbe pains and penalties oi negro rule. The plea is sdsious and is used as a mask for unprovoked crime and fraud. The election held in Arkansas a few weeks ago proves this. It shows thA IH'ae hand of tbe Democratic ring is raised not only 'against the colored mao, but the white man; not Vnly against the Republican party, bit against any and all parties that would deprive them of the pleasures of power and of the emoluments of c2ice. In the election in question, the Democratic party was opposed by the Labor Union Tarty, who claimed to have carried the State, bnt who say they were eheated in the returns. This Statement is not difficult to believe. The murdsr of whites as well as blacks, the whippings, the stealing of ballot-boxes and poll-books, the arming of Democratic clubs with Winchester rifles by the Governor, and in truth every outrage conceivable, is circumstantially enarged gainst the Democratio machine in that election in tbe counties of Arkansas, Union, Miller, "Woodruff, Crittenden, Lee, Mississippi, St. Francis, Jackson, Lincoln, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Saline, Lonoke, Polk, Conway, Monroe and Pulaski. The Republican candidate for President will probably bo deprived of the electoral vote of Arkansas by tbe same methods. "Negro domination will be offered in justification. What has the election of the President of the United States to do with local negro d o miration T The plea is a living falsehood uttered by ruffians banded together for public plunder. LOUISIANA. "Butchered to make a Democratie victory." Sach is the history of Republicanism in Louisiana. I shall not retrace the bloodstained story of that State, where elections are celebrated as carnivals of crime, and where fraud of horrid men and grotesque garb, midet fools' acclaim, is crowned as king. Last spring at the April election the Democratic party spread a prodigal's table. Governor Nicholla'a majority was a "wasteful and ridicnlons excess." He was chosen by a returned vote "74.200 greater than that cast for Cleveland for President in 1S?4. 27,859 greater than the-combined vote of Blaine and Cleveland in 1884, 7G.G12 greater than tho total Democratio vote for Congressmen inlSSG. 53,069 greater than the total vote (Democratic and Rpublican)for Congressmen in 1SSC, end 47.952 greater than the highest Democratic vote 5rer returned in the State that for MeEnry for Governor in ledl" In the parishes of Bossier. Concordia, East Carroll, Madison, Red Ri?er and Tensas, the Democratic vote alone exceeds the total registration of 18S4. No sort of understanding seemed to exist ainon; the Democratic election officers, and each sent in what he thought would be needed to insure tbe return of the Democratio candidate. In consequence, tbe majority soon grew to overshadowing prcportions. It mounted from 16 J 82. Cleveland's majority in 1SU1. to 84,753. at which point It was, I believe, summarily cut off. Without doubt, it might hare mounted higher. Perhaps the retnrnme board was husbanding its refonrees fcr November. The coming election opens tip to them a vista of boundless possibilities, as you will understand, by observing te manner in which NiehoDs obtained his corpulent majority. I quote extracts from some letters read by fcenatoj Chaualer. chairman of the Senate eomBittei on privileges and elections, who exposed to public view the deformities of alleged popular fTovernment. In Louisiana. Forty-three voters from Bossier pmsa wrote to Governor Warmoth, the Republican candidate, as follows: We waut to hear from you at once. The tickets we

voted were for you. The Democrats took them out, and we hare some of them at the house. We cast not less than 500 rotes, and now thsy say we voted the Democratic ticket. Another letter, from Marksviile, Avoyelles parish, says: Inclosed please find statement of votes as compiled by the returning officer of Avoyelles. At three of our strongest precincts the ha1 lot boxes in which the voting was done was substituted by stuffed boxes prepared beforehand for the occasion, and were counted as genuine. At the Hamburg precinct, where there are bat twenty-three Democratic voters, they returned 183 rotes for the Democratio ticket and ill rotes for onrs. At tho Evergreen precinct there are 1 CO Democratic votes; they returned 320 for their ticket and 5 i for ours. ; At the Holmesville precinct an effort was made by the Democrats to prevent an election taking place, but Judge Cnilom held the election and our ticket got 150 majority, all of which were co&nted out by the re-

turning officer. rever were irauas so pniT win boldly perpetrated. In all the Democratic precincts no frauds wens committed, and th result shows that one-third of the Democratie voters supported aad voted onx ticket. It was ony by substituting our majorities to their ticket that they defeated us. All of the above are facts which can be proven if necessary. The vo' e reallv cast fr Governor is as follows: Nicholl. 1.1K7; Warmoth, 1,975. Jas. II. DrcoTt. ' Bnt the vote as returned is: Nichols (Dem.), 2,425; Warmoth (Rep.). 1.310. George Y. Kelso, writing of the election in Rapides pariih, says: At the Alexandria box it was situated in a room in the court-house, with a door opening in a hall, which was easy of acceas; the box wa placed on a table, and two or three geutlemen (Democrats) sat upon the table by the box from the time that the poll opened until they cloied, and when a Republican voted, ia nearly every case, one of tbe commissioners would take his ballot to pot it in the box; but very fw. any, were ever put in the box. They were generally put on the table behind the box. an 1 towards the closing of the poll the floor under the table was eoVcred with the tickets taken from the colored voters by the commissioners to put in the box, which they failed to do. There were but few colored men allowed to deposit their votes. It is said of the Cherry vllle poll of this parish, that ISO colored men voted tickets direct from, the hands of Mr. Barrett, Republican candidate for State Senator, and that the Democrats counted 300 straight tickets and returned "Republicans, none." In conclusion, fellow-citizens, I ask, what political condition in America more deplorable than this can be conceived? What graver issue can be presented to the American people than tbe re-establishment of republican government? In this matter Louisiana is ai near to yon as the next county. Populous and wealthy territories are denied admission to the Union because they have Republican majorities. It it the same old game of Democratio see-saw the balance of power. The odious three-fifths provision of slave days is eoutinned without sanction of law. The South has an increased representation in tbe Electoral College and in Congress proportionate to the suppressed vote They ask with Boss Tweed, "What are you going to do about Hi" Well, we can prevent a national burglary, even if we cannot reform the thieves. Benjamin Harrison, a pure, fearless, capable and patriotic man will be sent to the White Blouse as a vindication of honest politics. INDIANA IN GENERAL. Colonel IlrUlgland Delivers an Effective Address Defore Fortvillo Republicans. Ppecial to tbe lndlananolis Joaroau Foetvillc, Sept. 22. Colonel Bridgland, of Indianapolis, arrived here at noon to-day. In the afternoon the committeemen took him in charge, and, with Dr. S. T. Yancey and others, he visited the log-cabin built by little boys from eight to 'twelve years old, and which Is a good miniature of the one recently erected by tbe Harrison and Morton Republican Club. Dr. Yancey and the Colonel made a few very appropriate remarks to the children, after which all hands adjourned to the Harrison House, or Republican wigwam, to listen to the speech cf the evening, which occupied nearly two hours. Colonel Bridgland bandied the important questions of tbe campaign, beginning with the obligations of the country to the Republican party'in point of the suppression of the rebellion, the creating and payiog of the largest national debt in the same length of time in the history of the world: the enormous increases in manufacturing and agriculture, as weil as railroad pursuits, and every other pursuit as a result of a protective tariff, honest administrations from Lincoln to Arthur, and finally making the comparison between bankruptcy at the end of Buchanan's administration and the end of President Arthur's the one without a penny given to ns by the Domocr&tis party, while the other resulted in the turning over of $300,000,000 to Claveland, of which be is now able to aecount for enly 1120,000.000, and if this administration pays de-linQeneies-and appropriations already passed by CMcreta there won't be xsonev anouirh ia rattl on the tombstone cf Cleveland and his party when General Harrison goec into power the 4th of next 31 arch. The cabin accommodated about one-third of tbe enthusiastic people. A prominent Democrat remarked, after tbe speech, that Colonel Bridgland was the greatest speaker he had heard, and said if the Republicans wished to sweep things, just have him make another speech the Saturday night before the finale of their corrupt administration. Three Bailies In Wayne County. Ipedal to the Indianapolis Jonrnax. Richmond, Sept 22. Three Rspublicau rallies were held in this county to-day, and reports from each of them are to the effect that there wen large crowds, great enthusiasm and good speeches. One waa at Economy, one at Doddridge's Chapel and the other at Whitewater. At Economy there .were at least 4,000 people present, and the procession was two and a halt miles long. The speeches were by Hon. Will Cumbaek and Hon. W. D. Foulke, in the afternoon, end by Hon. John F. Robbins, of tbe Richmond bar, at night. At Doddridge's Chapel Chaplain Lozier spoke and sang to an immense audience with the best results. At night tbe Chaplain spoke to a large and spirited audienee at Onterville, overflowing the hall, down the steps into tbe s treat. At Whitewater elaborate preparations had been made. There were five large and handsomely decorated wagons filled with misses and young ladles, amounted company, and a number of clubs, three of them being composed of women. It was an all-day meeting, held in the woods near the village, and three thousand people were gathered from that portion of the county and from across int?s Ohio. A pole 230 feet high was raised at the intersection of tbe main streets. The speeches were made by Hon. Eugene Bundy, and Mr. E. W. Halford, of tbe Indianapolis Journal. At night an impromptu meeting waj gathered in the streets of Richmond, across from the Huntington House, under the impression that Chaplain Lozier would speak. He being at Centerville, a short speech was made by Mr. Halford, before the train left for Indianapolis, and he was followed by Mr. Bundy, who made a capital and effective argument. Altogether, Wayne county has been pretty well cultivated to-day. Meetings la Monroe County. tTpecial to the Indianapolis Journal. Bloomixoton, Sept. 23. Last night closed a grad week's work of the campaign in Monro county. Captain David Beem, candidate for elector in this district, closed a series of excellent meetings at Ellettsville, having spoken at Stanford and Bloomington to large crowds, with telling effect. Yesterday afternoon, Hon. P. S. Kennedy, of Crawfordsville, made a clear and logieal speech on the tariff, the best that has been made here, to a very large audience of farmers. At night much tbe largest meeting of tbe canvass waa held and addressed by Corporal Tanner. Three thousand people were present and applauded tbe legless soldier as he made clinching arguments for the cause of Republicanism. It was a grand meeting, and evidenced that Monroe county is in excellent condition. No better speaker ever spoke here than Corporal Tanner, and the people aro greatly delighted. Why He Leaves the Democracy, f pedal to the lndlanaooii Journaa. Shelbyville, Sept. 23. Robert Comstock, a life-long Democrat of Fountaintown, publishes the following card in the Daily Republican of yesterday, giving his reasons for changing to Harrison and Morton: ''Having been a life-long Democrat and believing that to be tbe true policy, and having supported that party from my first vote to my last, I am now convinced that my party 13 in the wrong. I shall from this time on cast my vote and my influence with the party that works for the good of all and that is in favor of protection to American industries and not in favor of the reduction of American labor down to & level with that of European labor. Relieving as I do that Harrison and Morton are the standard-bearers of the true policy, I expect to cast my vote for them and the balance of the ticket" The Work in Floyd County, fceclal to the Indisnapolls Journal. Nkw Albaxv, Sept. 22 Friday evening, on a very short announcement, the railroad men of this city assembled at Lincoln League Hall and organized a Harrison and Morton club. They were enthusiastically in earnest; and 103 signed the roll, several of whom bave heretofore been Democrats. Officers were elected, and there were short speeches. Comparatively few of the railroad men knew of the meeting) and some

of the roads were not represented. They will be on hand at the meeting next week. No one is allowed to join the club except those whose names are on the pay-rolls of some railroad entering this city. Thia afternoon a large and earnest Republican meeting was held in Franklin township, this county. It is worthy of note, because only a few years ago there were but seven Republicans in the townehip, and now a careful poll shows fotty-fonr certain, with a probability that the vote will be at least fifty. A pole, 120 feet in height, was raised, and the chief promoter of the pole-raising was a gentleman named Kelly, who has always heretofore been an earnest, working Democrat, There were emblems of 1810 all about. Near at hand there was a log cabin, tho bard cider was close br, the inevitable coon was on top of the pole, and a coon skin was hung up at the side of the barn. Speeches were made' by Hon. Alexander Dowlinp, of New Albany, and Gen. Jasper Packard, editor of the New Albany Tribune. The speeches were received witn every demonstration of noproTal, and the speakers were each presented with an eleeant bouquet by the good ladioa who were present Tho meeting was a snccef s in every particular, and it was the first Republican pole-raising and the first Republican meeting ever held in the township. Senator Tompkins at Carthage. Fpecial to the I ndiaitaoolls Journal. Carthage, Sept. 22. In no previous campaign have tho Republicans of this township shown so much interest and turned out so largely to hear their public speakers. Though we have had two other meetings within the rnst six daye, a large crowd wa; out again last night to listen to State Senator Tompkins, of Ohio, discuss the issues. He delivered probably the rnot logical, convincing, best-tempered speoch heard in this place for many years, and did much good. We bespeak for Mr. Tompkins a liberal hearing at all other points in Indiana where ho may address the people. Next Wednesday wo will have ex Senator Blanche K. Rrnco wim ns, who will be accorded a rousing reception. McCray at Itrownslmrg. Icfcial to the Indianapolis JourniL Dkow.nsbcr, Sept. 23. Frank McCray, of Indianapolis-, a young Orator of much ability, discussed the ifsues of tna day very forcibly before a large and enthusiastic audience, in the Republican Wigwam, Saturday nicht. The Harrison and Morton Broom Club, consisting of fifty young ladies, each carrying a broom and the motto. "Sweep the Rascals Oot,n was a noticeable feature of the procession. Several foreigners in this vicinity who ' know what free trade is" have come out boldly on the right side and will vote for Harrison, Morton and protection. Illnrk and Patterson at Fonn tain town, fneclal to the IndUnanolis Journal. Shelbyville, Sept 23. The Republicans of Fountaintown havo held a large number of meetings this campaign, which have always been attended by big crowds. Last night Hon.

R. A- Rlaek and Jefferson C Patterson, of Greenfield, spoke to the people at a grand rally held In tbe village. Mr. Patterson was formerly a Democrat, bnt this year came out for Harrison and protection. It It F. I'elrre at Flat rock, free 1st to the IndianamlU Journal SnELBYViLLE, Sept. 23. Ex-Conere?sman R. B. F. Peiree delivered hi) first speech this campaign at Flatrock, last night, in the presence of a very large crowd. Delegations in uniform were present from nope. Ml Auburn, Lewis Creek and other small towns. The speaker was in splendid trim, and made a superb address for Harrison and protection to American industries. Chase at Union City, freelsl to the Indianapolis Journal. Union City, SepL 23. Ira J. Chase spoke here last evening to a packod audience, many of whom were former Democrats. The speech was a good one and made a good impression. The enthusiasm among Republicans, which culminated in the "banner delegation'' to visit General Harrison, has become confirms! and will bear fruit at the November election. Sleeting at Gwynnevllle. fret!al to the Indianapolis Journal. Shelbyville, Sept 23 Six hundred people turned out at Gwynnerille last night to hear D. L Wilson, Captain Byers, E. B. ' Win gate And G. W. Kennedy ppeak io behalf ef the Republican ticket and platform This is a DenvWittia locality, but they came Ldt in large nnyrs and gave close attention to the end. i ; The Itecortt of XeTris IlUhop. To the I'd it or cf the Indlanarolls Jnnrnsl: A friend has called my attention to a recent article in the Journal, which I pasta here: LEWIS EISHOP'S KECOUD. A card in the Journal a few days at-o stated that Lewis Bishop had b-en dishonorably dncharg-d from the Union service, citing the. Ndjutant-gcnersT's report as authority, lie ie so carried on the rolls printed in the seventh volume, but tn the eihh volume spxears a correction, showing that .Mr. Bi!iop Lsd beeu discharged from Capta'n Mycr"a Tenty-third Hattery on aaonnt of disability. Mr. Bi"hop U entitled to the correction, which is maie as soon as the fact was called to the Journal' ntlettion. This article seems to apologize to Lewis Bishop for stating that he had Won dishonorably disoharged from the Union service. I have before me, on mv desk, the "muster-out roll of James II. Myer3's battery in the Twenty taird Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, called into the service by tbe President at Indianapolij on tbe 24.h cay of October, 102, to serve for the term of three yeara.from the date of enrollment from the Sth day of November, 162. when mustered in, to the 2d day of July, I860, wb.en mustered oat" The company was organized by Captain James II. Myers, at Indianapolis, in the month of November, 12. In thia roll, which is the original, retained by Capt. Myers, nnder the head of thoso "discharged. No. 7 is is as follows: (I quote, except instead of ditto marka and "do," the word at the head cf the column. 7. Uishop. Iie-wis. private, ace 23, joined March 27, at Indianapolis, Ly Captain Myers. For three years. Mustered into service April 10, at ludiauapolis, by Captain Miller. REMARKS. Pereriel Sert. 17, 103. Arrested and reported sick in hospital July 22, ISO I. Dishonorably discharged Dec. 15, 1804. At the end of this record are two certificates (original) and signed by tbe ofScers, as follow: I certify on honor that this muster roll exhibits the true state of Capt. James II. Mrers"s Uattery, No. Indiana Volunteer Light Artillery, for the period herein mentioned; tha tach raau answers to his own proper name in perion; that the remark set opposite the came of each ofiicor and soldier are accurate and jast. and that the valuation of all horses and horse equipments, since the muster into tervice. was made by disinterested and good judges, and at fair and just rates. James II. Mrr.Bs, Captain Commanding the Battery. I certify on honor that I have, at Indianapolis, Ind., on this 2d day of July, 18G5, carefully examined thia roll, and, as far as practicable, catised the allowances. stoppages and remarks to be justly and propeily stated, and mustered the company for discharge, and it is hereby honorably discharged from the service of the Lmted states. T. 15. BritRowa, Capt Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, Mustering Officer. Muster Station Indianapolis, Ind. late of July 2. 18G3. Locisyille, Ky., Sept. 22, 1S3 1. w. Shade Trees. Western Plowman. Have you plenty of shade and ornamental trcesl In many cases a considerable improve ment can be made in the appearance of the farm by tbe judicious setting out of shade trees. For the door-yard, sogar-maple is a tine tree. Chestnut will grow on any well-drained soil. Locust will grow in a comparatively thin soil; catalpa is one of the best trees for durability, elms grow slow but make a handsome shade tree; walnut is a fine tree along the roadside, butternut will make a good growth but needs a rich soil. The principal objection to locust, poplar, and balm of Gilead is the liability to send up sprouts that, unless kept down, often detract from the neat appearance of the place. Chestnut, walnut, pecans and hickories will furnish a supply of nuts in addition to a growth of wood, and in many places it will be a good plan to set out these in preference to other varieties. Grand Sire Underwood. San Francisco, Sept 23. Grand Sire John CL Underwood, I. O. O. F., and party are here, en route East via Portland, Ore., and Sl PauL By SDeeial enactment of the late Sovereign Grand Lodge, at Los Aneeles, General Underwood has been made generalissimo of the Patriarchs Militant, and is therefore the head of the civil and military branches of the order. All his acts as lieutenant-general were approved by unanimous vote of tbe supreme body at its session just closed. Of Service to Kepublicaus. Boston Transcript. The spoils Democrats are rendering the Republicans material service in removing at this time faithful and competent railway clerks, to make way for party hacks, whose chief recommendation is that they have been tbe obsequious tools of some political leader or Congressman, i

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Tho Daily Chronicle of Happenings of Various Kinds in the Two States. V Proceedings of African M. JE.) Con fere nee at Crawfordsville Farmer Killed by a Train Whitley County's New Court-IIoasc. INDIANA. r - e The African 31. K. Conference Ofllcors of the Missionary Society Selected. Sjpectal to tbe Indiaaaoolls Journal. " Cra wforpsvi lle, Sept 2a The annual Conference of the A. M. . Church is still in session and will not adjourn until Monday, at which time the asignment of ministers for the ensuing year will be announced by the bishop. The missionary sermon was delivered by Rev. J. A. Davis, of Greencastle, in place of Rev. J. T. Townsend, who was absent Mr. Davie is an eloquent speaker and presented the subjeot in an able manner. Dlshop Brown was presented an elegant journal by Rev. Simmons, of Illinois, as a token of esteem from the members of Indiana Conference. The Bishop made a few appropriate rimarki in acknowledgment, end said that he would keep a record of their good deeds, bnt not of the bad enes. Rev. Meua, a native of Port-au-Prince, Hayti, made a few remarks in reference, to the struggles he went through with to educate himself. Addresses were made upon the great importance of sustaining the tnisstonary work by Rev. Simmons, of the Illinois Conforence, and Rev. Brown. A collection of $40 was taken up for the missionary cause. The following are tbe Gcers for the Missionary Society of the Indiana Conference: President, Bishop Brown; vice-president. Rev. Morris Tewis; secretary, Rev. J. H. Clay; treasurer, Rer. J. R. Ferguson; corresponding secretaty. Rev. J. A. Davis. Tbe plan of holding a State Sunday-school conconvention, instead of district conventions, was nnder discussion, and was strongly advocated by Rev. Charles Jackson, of Frankfort. Tbe conference ehoii the following new deacons: Rev. G. II. W hite, G. IL Collins and J. C Washington. The Indiana Conference was dividod into two presidieg elder districts, to be known as the Indianaoolia district and tbe Evansville district President Turtle, of Wafaath College, and Rev. J. It Cunningham, of Center Church, visited the conference and made a few remarks to the ministers. A fund was subscribed, amounting to M7C.S2, for general purposes. This afternoon a meeting was held at Music Hall. The ministers of the conference preached at the following ehurehes to-day: A. M. F... Rev. II. 1L Thompson; Rev. T. Price and Rev. James Simpson: First Presbyterian, Rev. Dr. P. Roberts and Rev. J. H. Davis; Methodist lie) v. D. A. Graham. Bishop Brown and Rev. J. II. Clay; Center Presbyterian, Dr. J. M. Townsend. of Richmond; College Chapel, Rev. T. 11 Wilson; Roberts Chapel, Rev. J. McSmitb; colored Baptist Chureh, Rev. S. M. Smothers and Rev. R. H. Feltoo. Rev. Samuel Burrell conducted services at Allen's Chapel, Indianapolis, and Rer. L. Ratcliff at Bethel Church, Indianapolis. "Whitley Coouty's Xexr Court-llonse. Correspondence of tLe Indianapolis Journal. Columbia City, Sept 20. The corner-stone of the new court-house now being erected in this city waa laid to-day with full Masonic ceremonies, in the presence of a vast assemblage of tho citizens of this and adjacent counties. The usual deposits made on sueh occasions were placed in a copper box and securely cemented in the body of the stone for safe keeping. The Masooio ceremonies were performed by the Grand Lodge of Indiana, Brother William H. Smytbe, grand secretary, acting as grand master, which was followed by an oration delivered by Hen. II. G. Thayer, of Plymouth, past grand commander of knights Templars of Indiana. From 10.000 to 12J'jNpeople were present and manifested veryfreat interest throughout the entire proceedings. Cooimanderiea of Knig htsTemplars were present from Plymouth, Warsaw, Fort Wayne, Marion, Loganiport, as well its representations from Masonie lodges. Odd fellows, Knights of Pythias, and many other civic societis, all of which formed part of the greatest street parade that ever took place in this ctty. The residences and business booses throughout the entire line of inarch, extending over three miles, were beautifully decorated with national flags and buntingIt was a great day for the people of Whitley county. Killed LyaTralo. fpecitl to tue ludianaoJlls JournaL Plymouth, Sept 21. The Pennsylvania "limited," going west, yesterday morning, accidentally killed Mr. Kphraim Moore, of this city, at Thompson's crossing, about three miles west of this city. Mr. Moore was driving a single horse and wagon, and on attempting to evoss the track in front of tbe flying train, which was running at the rate of a mile a minute, was instantly killet Mr. Moore was one of the oldest settlers cf the county, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was about seventythree years of age. A large concourse of citizens attended his funeral, which was held at the Methodist Church to-day. Slinor Notes. Th annual reunion of the Sixty-third Regiment wiil be held at Coviv00 on OcL 4. The annual reunion of tbe soldiers of the Eighth district will bs hW next year at Attica, cn SspL 17, 18 and 19. A number of the survivors of the Seventh Indiana Volcnteer Infantry met at Greensburg on Saturday evening and made arrangements to hold their annual reunion in that city on Thursday, Oct 11. Chaplain Jewell, of Danville, 111., will deliver the Annual address. All soldiers are cordially invited to participate. The quarterly meeting of the Joint Stockbreeders' and Agricultural Association of several counties was held at Grsensburg Saturdsy afternooo. The most interesting pacer waa by Dr. Pagh, of Rushviille. on the "Evolution and Development pi the Trotting Horse," which was highly commended. The attendance was good. ILLINOIS. Gleanings from Kxchunges and Culliogs i from Correspondence. The Secretary of State has issued a license of incorporation to the ML Pleasant Coal and Mineral Company. The location of tbe principal office is at Cairo. The canital stock is $100,000. The incorporators are Egbert A. Smith, Charles Lancaster, Louis Herbert and Charles O. Parties. The Farmers' Mutual Benefit Association had a big picnio and rally in City Part, Fairfield, on Saturday. The procession included 250 wagons containing 1,500 people. Fully 5,000 people were in attendance. Speeches were made at the park by members of the order. .The organization has about 2,000 members in tbe countyWilliam Bayer, of Ed wards villo, a coal miner, aged seventy years, has been missing three days, and on Saturday his body was found in Kehlor'e mill-pond. It was discovered by some small boys who were playing near the" pond. Ttey notified two men, who took it from the water. He was a native of Bohemia, and was living with his son, William Bayer, jr. SENATOR JIKCK IMPROVING. The riuelty Veteran Nearly Sacrificed His Life la Trying to Do Ills Duty. Washington Special Senator Blackburn has gone to Kentucky, where be will enlighten his constituents as to the surplus, revenue reform and other matters of contemporaneous interest Just previous to his departure he received a telegram from Senator Beck, who is at Fortress Monroe, stating that he was slowly improving, but his physicians forbade all mental exertion. About a month ago, during a hot spell, Senator Beck fell asleep by an open window and awoke thoroughly chilled, Nevr hating been carefol about his health, he did not par any Attention to the stricture about the lungs, though it caused him acute pain. Soon his heart became involved and be consulted a physician, who at once understood the gravity of the case. He advised Mr. Beck to give up all work at once and avbtnit U treatment, but the gallant old man had charge of the sundry civil bill, and determined, even at the risk of his life, to keeD ud until that wfjs disposed of. "His breathing was labored and kis heart nnder a terrible strain, but he accomplished his work and even answered Senator Sherman several times In debate. The excitement aggravated thi malady so that on the last occasion when he responded to some remarks adverse; to his party and the measures he advocated hi came near falling on the floor of the Senate. ? After that tie yielded to tVe entreaties of his daughter and his friends and left the city, not to return until the next session. The Senator has lost flesh and strength. Eve slight exer tion causes great beads of ierspiratlon to drop from his brow. Ho is fullfr aware of his serious condition and tries to fbeliently follow the advice of his doctor and ids ds voted daughter, who nerer leaves him.

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HE RAISED THAT POLE. One Hundred Dollars and a Cow No Temptslion to a Man Wanting; to Voto for Harrlsou. EnowlesTllIe (N. Y.) Specisl in Buffalo News. A sensation was created in Democratie circles In this section, about two weeks ago, by the ru mor that John Amos, a stanch Democrat, was going to vote for Harrison and Morton, and would raise a pole at his home on the Ridge. Mr. Amos came to this country in 1851, a poor young man who had straggled for enough to keep Dooy and soul together in Norfolc county, England, and since that time has made his home in this country. Being prosperous, the owner of two r three farms and a fine herd of blooded stock, his intluence in behalf, of the Democracy was felt throughout this section; besides his contributions to the expenses of tho campaign were ever generous and prompt. The Democrats were wild over the matter. Collector Hanlon came down from Buffalo and labored with might and main. He offered every inducement but Mr. Amos wouldn't listen to him, and not even the ofier of $100 in cash, said to have been made him by a Medina Democrat, though just who made tbe offer Mr. Amoa will not say, would prevent him going over to Harrison and flying the Harrison colors. Every Democrat in Medina was appealed to and instructed by tbe machine to do missionary work and bold John in the party traces, if they moved heaven and earth to do it. They failed. Then Albion, miehty wing of Medina, waa called into rlsy. Collector Haclouont Postmaster Tom Parker, of Albion to ese Mr. Amos. He saw him. lien Amos, in the presence of Mrs. Amos, his mother, told the writer that Parker offered his father $100 and the best cow in the county if be would not raise a Harrison pole. Mr. Amos told him that his early dsys were spent in a free-trade eonntry. He knew what it meant, a jd he would never cast a vote to bring that blight upon this land. Parker went home with a flea in his ear. Accordingly Amos sent out invitations to his neighbors and friends to come to his pole-raising, which took place last night And such a raising! The roads were blocked with people, tbe large apple orchard adjoining his house was filled with teams, and the stable and yards of all the neighboring farmers were crowded. People came frumf twenty miles aronnd. Senator Pitts, Loon Sherwood, I. N. Thompson and District Attorney Stafford came from Medina to address the xneetiog and they were accompanied by tbe Republican club, tbo Medina brass band and hundreds of citizens who bad known Mr. Amos for years and respected him for his honesty, integrity and moral worth. Large delegations came from Albion, where' the story of the $103 and a cow hat been in everybody's mouth for the past two days, and glee clubs from all sides came to sing old log-cabin refrains and help to increase tbe glory. Senator Pitts, always the best -weaker in these parts, and who bad declined requests from the Warner Club at Rochester, and from clubs in other cities, in order to be present on thia occasion, delivered the best speech yet heard from him at a political gathering, lie showed the evils of free trade, and cited the fact that those who, like the News, best knew its cureed workings, dreaded it most He reminded them of the condition of thirgs in this section of Orleans county when free trade existed, and clinehed his arguments by saying that the only man than r;eh enough to own a watch was John Graves, of Medina, who was regarded with awe by his acquaintances because of the possession of wealth enough to permit this extravagance. He contrasted tbe old free-trade times witn its hardships and its store pay, its labor from aunrUe to sunset, its poorly clothed people, and want and misery on all sides, with the happy condition of things to-dav. with enough and to spare, the result of protection to American labor. Mr. Pitts was cheered again and again, and so were be other speakers, one cf whom told the cow story and set the audienee wild with merriment. Tbe meeting did not break nx till after midnight and the crowing of ti e early rooster was drowned by the cheers of tame ward-bound parties and music from the band. A FRANK STATEMENT. A Former Prohibitionist Iudorses the Republican Platform. L. Sleredith to the Greeniburg Review. I have for some time been identified with the Prohibition party, but now I wih to make public through yoar paper my reasons for renewing my allegiance to the Republican party, of which 1 was formerly a member. 1 have always been an ardent Prohibitionist and bave done all I could to promote the cause of temperance and morality. The Republican party has always been on the right side 01 all important questions, and has kept its promises faithfully whenever it has been ablo to do so; but when, a few years ago, it refused to recognize tbo temperance element in its convention, I determined cot to vote with the party again unless it came out fairly and squarely in favor of temperance legislation. The platform of the Republican party la Indiana is clearly and positively in favor of local option. Of course local option is not so good as prohibition, if enforced to the letter, bnt it is Infinitely bstter than nothing. Tne Democratio party is opposed to all sumptuary legislation; the Prohibition party offers ns national prohibition, but is unable to give cs anything; tbe Republican party offers ns local option, with brilliant prospects of success. The Prohibition party has done good by agitating the oueetion and getting it squarely before the people, acd also influencing the Republican party to take up the question a little sooner than it would otherwise have done; but the mission of the Prohibition party is accomplished in any State as soon &s it has icfluecce l either of the old parties to take up the cause. Now, since the Republican party in Indiana has taken it up in good, solid earnest, and prohibition must come through the States before we can get national prohibition, I believe it to be the duty cf every honest men to rally to its support The Republican party never had such an advantage in Indiana as it has now, and if it is defeated this fall it will be years before wa will have another chance, even at local option; but if we can succeed in getting local option in the next three or four years, the next step will be prohibition. The Republican party has done a great deal for the temperance cause in Maine, Kansas, Iowa, Michigan, and other States, and has pledged its support to the cause in oar own State. It is able to do a great deal more than the Prohibition party when it is willing, and it bus certainly shown its willingness in Indiana; therefore, as I do not care how temperance comes, ao wo get it, and get it in the quickest and most practical manner, I pledge the Republican party my vote and my 'moit hearty support iu the coming campaign! The Third-Party Programme.. Harrisonburg, Vs., Republican. The editor chanced, tbe other day, to meet at a railway station in another county a leading third-party man one of the Virginia managers, and one who is probably of all the Virginia third-party nearest the national party and most intimately acquainted with their plans and secrets. In the course of a easual talk the following conversation occurred: 'Well, Major, how is your Prohibition party succeeding beref ' Oh, very well" "Are you easily holding your own!'' "Yes, I think we are. If we only had speakers it would surprise you what a vote we would poll." "I supposed you would bave no trouble ia that line; there are generally plenty of speak ers . Well, the committee has no funds and we send our speakers without money." . "The national party seems to be makiop a vigorous canvass. I thought they would send yon all the speakers you want?" "Oh, no. 1 havet letters from all sections asking for speakers. Well, you see the national committee has a big thing to do to see after the whole Nation, and tbe truth is they are making special eitort and spending thsir main strength in certain States." "What States" 'New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Indiana. Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin.' 'Of course, there must bi so me special object in making that kind of a campaign!'' Confidentially, our party wants those States to go Democratic. You see, if the Republican party loses those States it loses the election and goes to pieces. If it succeeds in this election it regains firm power. Our hooe for 1892, to have any prestige in that election, is to burst up the Republican party." 'You will probably pot poll your full rote in Virginia on thas accouut, will you!" Oh, no. In the North we draw rr.ost of our votes from the Republican party, while in the South and here it is the reverse. It won't do to get too many votes in Virginia, else the old State might go Republican." Why South Carolina Is Democratic. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Even at the risk of being charged with a desire to wave the "bloody shirt, we cannot refrain from quoting an extract from a speech delivered by one Capt. R. R. Tillman, of Edgefield, S. CL, at a political meeting recently held in Charleston. In the words of the Democratio Charleston News and Courier: "He sa!d he had organized a compact in 1876 at a little town in Edgefield, where there were 2C0 white men and 600 niggers, odds, he added, 'that you never bad down here.' He described tbe militia riots, the Ned Teonant episode, and other Incidents,

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" This is the kind of aman who is electioneering for Grover Cleveland in the South, a red-handed murderer, who glories in his crime and justifies it by tbe claim that tbe 111 as e acre of tbe negroee In the South was necetsarr in order to maintain Democratie supremacy at the polls. That he spoke the truth is easily believed, but his franknets will force the Democratic papers into another series of interminable explanations. The timo will come, heaven permitting, when the negro will exercise the right of suffrage without molestation and without intimidation in every Southern State, but it will never be under Demoeratie rule nor until tbe solidity of tbe South is forever broken. n At Democratic Headquarters, New Tork Special. With all his civil-service pretensions and bis assumption of loftiness about vote-seeking. President Cleveland is as piaetical a politician as any district leader, though be ia politic, betides being a politician, which keeps people from seeing how much of a politician he is. Last year he managed to bind to him some of the more disreputable element of his own rarty by writing a letter indorsing tor district attorney a man who has been decided by a court to be withholding the funds of a widow and orphans intrusted to him as a lawyer. This year something similar Is needed. Leal harmony must be had, and tbe President wants it An instructive chapter might be given t the publie on 'Cleveland'' the Reformer sl Cleveland tb Politician; or, the Presidential Dr. Jekyl at d Mr. Hyde." Cneresimn Courtland C. Matsn, who is running for Governor on the Democratic ticket in Ind!sr.t, is in town, and has been staying around t!.e Democratic headquarter after money. There are a lot ct callers at the Democratic headquarters who want money. They ask Icr money and they are given documents. An express wagon loaded with documents drives np every little while to the headquarter, ard tte contents are taken inside to be apportioned and sent out. Several Congressmen are kept arcund the place to use the franking privilege cn documents that are part of tbe Congressional Record. Over C, 000, 000 documents have teen -ut out so far. This country will be able to expert junk in lsrge quantities if the Democrats con tinue so liberally to send out second hand paper. Indiana ProhthitlonUts, Attention. Greenfield Kernblicin. State of Indiana, Hancock coucty. f Be it remembered that on tbe lth l.y of Septaber, ISsti, peronailv p.j.peared lefory me the limfer signed, clerk of the ll&bcoek Circuit Court, Thomas L. Glas, vrho. bir.;j duly sworn, on h;.s oath say i:at he is a resident of the city of H&r.nibAl, Mo.; tuat I s was present at the meeting :n Hatxihal, Mo., m hich was addressed by John A. Brook?, the Prohibit: -a candidate for Vice-president. That in his aldres at said place said Brooks csed the following language :a the hearing of affiant viz.: "I Lave bcea a i.'.aoh older, ard bave been a rebel, and have been a lc-ra -crat, but 1 thank God th&t I have not b-.en accu;d c the crime bavin; been a liepublioaii," aad furii.-r affiant says not. T. L. Hlj Subscribed and sn-crn-to before m this, the ltu day of September, lbSS. Kichard A. Blax, Clerk llanock Ccuit Coart. The man making the jibove fiidavit. Mr. Thomas L. Gias, is a nerhew of Maj. A. K. Branham. of this place, was for over three yea;s a member of tho berenty-nitth Indiana Raiment and well known to many of our soldier boys with whom he served. Mr. Glass says Brooke is a rabid, lire-eattng Democrat, and hates the ReDubliein party worsa than snakes. Fifty men, if necessary, can be obtained who will make the same afiidavit that Mr. Glass decs. He Win Follow Ilarrlsou. Wheeling 1 V. Va.) Special. Tbe Ohio Valley Iiudget, organ of the Trades and Labor Assembly, this city, will to-morrow announce the withdrawal from the Union Labor ticket, as candidate for elector-at-large, of Hon. John T. Janney, of Berkeley county, one of the oldest and best-known Greenbackers of Berkeley county or of the State, and a leader of tho Farmers' Assembly, Euights of Labor, ever sinee its organization. Mr. Janney also declares his intention to support the Republican ticket on the i&sue of protection. He says: ''One of the dominant parties must succeed. The economic systems rresented by tbe two factions aredistinct in their features. I am thoroughly impressed with the views expressed by Hon. Benjamin Harrison as neceseary to maintain an economic system that keeps tne industrial and productive classes of our eountrv profitably employed. The same element in politics which, with its mistaken views tried to divide this Union over a quarter of a century ago, is now the author of an economic system that is as erroneous and impracticable as the effort at a division cf tbe Union was."' A TARIFF LESSON. The Government's Coutract for Army Blankets Refutes Cleveland's Argument. Omaha Itepublican. The American industry most highly protected by the tariff is the manufacture of wool, and a recent transaction by tbe government affords a complete refutation cf the proposition laid down by Mr. Cleveland, and sustains tbe views advanced by Gen. Harrison. Last year the War Department advertised for 2,000 blankets for use of the medical department of tbe army. Foreign as well as American bids were received the foreign, it was understood by bidders, to be admitted ''free of all duty or port charges.n The lowest American bid was $2.55 for a tour pound blanket of the specified quality, or S3,120for the2,000 blankets. Tbe lowest foreign offer was $2.25 for each blanket of the eame quality, or $4,500 for the 2,000 blankets. This bid was made possible by the law which auihcrizes the importation of articles for the army duty free. Had the duty been added, estimating on the American value as fixed by the bid of the American manufacturer, the duty would nave been 24 cents per pound and 35 per cent ad valorem. On the 8,000 pounds at 21 cents the duty would be $1,920; 35 pr cent, on $5,120 is $1,712; total duty, American valuation, 3,712, or, on the English valuation, the duty would bave been $3,015. If the consumer pays tbe duty, as claimed by Mr. Cleveland, then tbe American offer should have been not less than $3,135 for the entire lot, if duties are levied on the basis of English valcos, or S3,S33 on the basis of American values. The English were given the contract (of course!) at 12 1-9 per cent less than the American-made blankets would have coat, while the American manufacturer pays bis workmen at least 103 per cent, more than English workingmen received for making these blankets. Tbe government might have savd four or five hundred more had it occurred to them to Invite competition from our prison labor contractors. To say nothing of tho policy of the present administration, passing by our own workingmen to give this contract to the workingmen of England, we would like for some one who believes in the '-maxim9 of Mr. Cleveland that the consumer pays the duty to explain who would have paid the duty, in excess of the American manufacturer's bid on those blanket ($3,092.00 or 12,395) had the American-mado blankets been taken by the War Department! Would not tbe English manufacturer bave had it to pay had his blankets been Imported in the regular wayl Miss Nellie Bayakd, the fifth daughter of the Secretary, la to enter society formally thi season,

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