Indianapolis Journal, Volume 54, Number 13, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 January 1904 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1904.

2 Results of the Republican District Conventions Held Throughout Indiana Yesterday IS WOODS RE-ELECTED AT A SMALL LOVE-FEAST TO SUCCEED HIMSELF First District Will Enter the Campaign Under the Leadership of a Tried Chief. Present Seventh District Chairman Is Nominated ly Acclamation Amid a Round of Applause. ÄAKY SHORT SPEECHES SPEECHES ARE MADE

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Chairman could restore a semblanc- i I rler The roll rail Drof -eoed and the total showed the Neal force." Ictortoufl by the somewhat complicated vote of 10 5to 59 2-3. On the n-xt vot- they seated Wiley, of Cass, by u vote of ) 1-3 to 53 2-.i. Th figures were the sumn on the third vote to seat Barton', of Wabash, and thru with their rVi votes thus assured Mr. Nal was de ted Mr. Meal's name was prison td by Senates C. C. Lyons, of (Jrant. whip- Dr. C. H. Ooode, of Huntington, placed Mr. Beck i" nomination. During the roll call the strain grew tarrtflc, as there was a rumor that one of the Grant comity delegates might leave Neal and go t Be k, and in any event th- r.n w.i.-t - that aim lightest chance meant defeat or victory for the candidates. The final vote stood: NeJ. Blackfor l 3 12 Caas 1 Orant 30 ünsmi la Vraah a Beck. niarkford 5 2-3 Cass Huntington 1! Miami 5 Wabash 11 T.tal 611-a! Total '.3 2-1 scenp; of enthi rfUUM. W hen the last vote was announc-d and the result was no lon, r In douht, then It WAS that the Neal und ftaatt ton e, led by the large delegation from (Jrant county. Weht fairly wild with enthusiasm. The chair could not announce the vote for several minute. Th-n tier, was a renewed Utburst, and still another when John Foust, Of Huntington, moved that N al'a election be made unanimous Altogether it was a cane of even wilder enthusiasm thau the one at the famous v.iiah eanvenfttaev Mr. Neal wag called upon for a speech and responded brietiy hut happily. expreing gratitude toward his frienos and pledging himself to do all in his poasgg for the RepublP an partv - a m- niber of the state conynittee. It is iu question whether the convention was really adjourned in a formal way, but the delegates soon left the courtroom and made arrangements to return to their home The friends of Mr. Beck are naturally disappointed at the. result of the contest. They labored early and late for his aiirreoa and he himslf had pit much time and energy int.. the tight. Fnder th. ein umatances it was hard to lose, hut Mr Ii ck Is of the type I-- st d.-x.-ril -d i "gam and he took his defeat philosophically. Representative Frederick Landis, of Logansport. wh.. ha: been here to lend his inMuejice to Mi. t'.e k. will leave to-day or to-morrow for Washington to rcsunif his congressional duties. The convention was formally opened hi the ope i a house at 11 o'clock this forenoon by Mr. Beek, who presented Mr. Sayre as temporary chairman. In assuming his dutle Mr. S i . r- r brief spe. , n y , ,,j OKti:;K f.iu.Y. of the KlKhth District. LOVE-FEAST FOLLOWS CONVENTION ore Lilly, oi Aiulerson. Klecteil Chairman by Acclamation to Succeed H l mself. MANY ADDRESSES MADE Spaoial to the Indianapolis Journal. If UNCI K. Ind.. Jan 1J Uepublicana of the Eighth congressional district h Id a rousing convention here this afternoon and renamed George Lilly, of Anderson, district chairman and member of tl State committee by acclamation. No nam.- was offered In opposition to that of Mr. Lilly. The 14 sotea of the convention were represented by 2!1 -delegates", eaeli d legate having a fraction of n vote. Chairman Lilly call d the convention to order at 2 o'clock. Petty s polo Auditorium was well IIP d. The invocation w;i- delivered by the Rev. H N. W ilson, pastor of th Firr Fr- t rlan t'hurch. of this city. Reports of committees followed. J. o. Chipmsn. of Anderson, was made permanent chairman and L. A. Guthrie, secretary of the Delaware countv . . ntral commlttt . was mad.- secretary h n lamation. The call of counties for nomination for district chairman brought forth but the one name, that of Oeorge Lilly, of Anderson, which was pn-sented by J din T. Kills, of Andern. who was 1. . t. d ly aec tarnation. The convention was then turned into a loss feast of the old-fashioned Republican wa fIa t v Th- hrst atldres was made lev Conirresis-m-tne romer. who eomplimented the delefatestim paving plu( ked the "Uly of the Valley as a l- .i i. r M M I mniap. of Anderson. Theodors Shoekney. of Union t ity. and Frank Snyder, of Portland, all candidates for the i uiijisssltmai nomination, made speeches. Ail the speakers causod applause by naming Roosevelt for a second term and ana tor Hanna for chairman of the national ',)rn,nif.. The convention adopted resolutions indorsing Roosevelt, F.tirt). inks und Heverklge lujrbin and the Indiana delegation in Coi.Kre.ss. Iu a abort speech Chairman Ully promise. l to visit . wry precinct la ths district b'fore the day -f the elctlon. Ml t I HB A (I D IN 0E DAT Take Laxative Broaao Quinine Tablets. All Srugglsts refund the money if it faAs to enM. tw W. '-.i c a sii.ua tu. c ia on eakboA.

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Butler, of Huntington, was made temporary ' r -tary. and the first steps toward business were taken by calling the roll of counties and naming the following committees: Organization and Rules F. D. McDonnell. Blacklord county; O. L. Chamness. Caa: Rlsworth Harvey. Grant; W. 8. Paul. Huntington Dr. 8. G. Ramsey, Miami; Ge.,rge c. Hipskind. Wabash. Credentials-John Barest. Blackford; S. B. Boyer, . John Ii. HaIP . Orant; John 8. Glenn, Huntington; Jerry Hardwlck, Miami; Georg Frc-man. Wabash. Resolutions Amoa Perry, Blackford; W. H. 1'orter. Case; A. K. Btoelo, Grant, H. L. Bendell, Huntington; E. G. Vore, Miami; 8. S. GambN-. Wabash. 8PEE HKS WHILE WAITING. Following the appointment of the committees the convention took a recess until 1:30 o'clock, when it was expected the committees would be ready to report. All interest of course centered In the work of the credentials committee, which met at one., in the Circuit Court room and the commitP was faitly besieged by an excited, nervous crowd throughout Its session. The Convention did little but listen to speeches, take recesses, adopt the reports of the committees on organization and resolutions and devise ways to fill time during the afternoon while waiting to hear of the contests. The speakers were Judge Plummer, of Wabash. Dr. C. Ii. Goode and Representative Land is. Tin report of the committee named the follow-in.; permanent ..fibers: Chairman. Warren G. Sayre; secretary, Thad Butler; vice chairmen, John Winning Blackford, Q. A. Myers. Cass; I W. Carter. Oraut; Geon;e Stebblus, Huntington; John F. Lawrenoe, Miami; Thomas J. Pettier, Wabash. I'hf report provided that there should be to Kp.eche.s in the presentation Oi 1 anUidates and made other minor regulations. It was adopted unanimously. The resolutions, which were also unanimously adopted, indorsed the state and national administrations and the votes and acts of the Indiana Republican delegation in both brauche of Congress. A little after 4 o'clock Chairman Sayre announced that adjournment would be t.'keu to the Circuit Court room, where the report of the credentials committee would be received within a few minutes. Anticipating that the tight would be on in a short time, the delegates hastened over to the j court house. There, however, another vexa- ! tlous. tiresome delay ensued, and it was 1 almost t:30 before the suspense was over 1 and the linal struggle begun, which resulted j in the victory for Mr. Neal. The eonvention is conefded to have been the largest CYST I held In the district, and it certainly has had few equals in point of the interest taken in the outcome and the arraying of I forest in such eo.ua! strength. I CM, WATTS. 1 'It KD SIMS. Chairman of the Ninth District. HIED SIMS IS ELECTED II THE JilNTH DISTRICT Harmony Reigna and the ReElected Leader Congratulates the I 'arty on Its Prospects. OUTUNE OF RESOLUTIONS Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CRAWFORDSVILLE. Ind.. Jan. 12. The Ninth district Republican convention was held iu Music Hall this mortiiug aud elected Vred Sims, of Frankfort, district chairman. There were 1.J2 delegates from the several counties in the district. The convention was called to order by Chairman Fred Sims and the call read by E. T. Staley. of Tipton, stating the purposes of the meeting. Judge Ferry lwis, of Covington, was selected as permanent chairman and on assuming the duties made a timely speech on the achievements of the p irty and its future prospects. He eulogised President Roosevelt, Senators Beveridge ami Fairbanks, Congressman Landis and the present State officers. E. T. Staley. of Tipton, was selected as secretary. The rwport of the committee on resolutions, of which J. A. K iutr. of Kokuroo, v. is chairman, was r-ad by Andrew Sowders. It gave unqualified indorsement of Fie-ideiit Roosevtlt and "stood pat" for his renomlnation; Indorsed the official sets of Senators lteveridge and Fairbanks, eulogized the actions of the Indiana congressmen, especially Representative Charles B. Landis; indorsed the management of our St.ite affairs and the steady reduction of the State debt; recognized the ability of St.itt Chairman Goodrich and Committeeman Fred Sims. Then followed the nomination for chairman of the district. Avery Trultt. of Nobleavllle. said that la nominations Fred Sims, of Frankfort, be voiced the sentiment of a majority of th MM voters of Hamilton county. There being no other names presented the election of Fred 81ms w. - in.. ! by u. .-Lunation. Mr. Sims was escorted to the stage and epokt- brietiy. He congratulated the patty for the harmony prevailing over the district and said he nver knew prosp cts to be so bright for success as at present, all being united for the coining campaign. The Republicans had swept awuy .sli p. rsonal differences in the Interest of the success ot the party. He felt that when the election returns were in next November it could truly be said that the Ninth district hud done its whole duty and to this end he Pke for the united support of the party. The convention .':.sei llll three tinef- Iff I'll SI., lit Roaasvatt and the Indiana enutors, const easnieu uud the ötatc ollkials.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KVANSVILLF. lud.. Jan. 12 The Republicans of the first congressional district :nt in dele;at: cuvrntlon here this after--on and elected George A. Cunningham, of flvansville. district chairman for the third -enscutive time. There was no opiosition. Gil. R. Stormont. Princeton, w:is made hHirman of the convention. In a short speech Mr. Cunningham expressed satisfaction over the result of th" last campaign in th a district und predicted another brilliant success. He said the party would go into the next campaign oa the record it had made. He urged organization all over the district, saying it was essential to succesB. Mr. Cunningham said he believed Congressman Hemenway would again receive the Republican nomination and that he would once more be i'turn'd to Congress. Other s.x'-akers were Frank U. Por-ey, Evausville; State Senator Crumbaker, of this city, and Judge Gough. Hoonville. All counties illy renreaenti M'COY IS ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION IN TEXT 1 1

I 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. McCoy, of RensMclaer, was for the fifth time re-elected to represent the Tenth district on the Republican state committee at Hohman's Opera House. In this city, this afternoon. He was named by tumultuous acclamation in a convention, wherHn there was not a single discord note. It was the second time Mr. McCoy has been elected in this city, but the convention this afternoon was much larger attended than its predecessor. It seemed as If all the Republican politicians of prominence in the district were present. Charles Mills, also of Reusselaer. was elected secretary. W. C. Belman, ca.hler of the First National Bank, of this city, was made chairman, and Kdltor Charles Martin, of Westville. secretary. Mayor A. F. Knotts. of this city, placed Mr. McCoy in nomination and the R-nsselaer man was elected by a standing vote of acclamation. In accepting the honor the first words of his mouth were an unreserved declaration for Roosevelt for President, and Senator Fairbanks for VICC President. He set fire to the convention when he Indorsed the name of J. Frank Hanly for Governor, and the popularity of the Lafayette candidate was enthusiastically voiced. The committee on resolutions was made up as follows: V. S. Reiter, of Lake; W. N. Banks, of Laporte, and W. C. Mitchell, of Tippecanoe. The resolutions arous. d tremendous applause. Republican administrations, both national and State, were roundly Indorsed. The present attitude regarding Colombia and the Panama canal, the $12 per month pension for ninety-day veterans, the Roosevelt trust policy were unqualifiedly complimented, with declarations for the rcnominatlon of Roosevelt and the nomination of Fairbanks for Vice President and Hanly for Governor. Speeches were made by Dan E. Storms, Senators Goodwine. '.od. Bell and Wolcott, Mayor Knotts, J. W. Dyer and many others. v hbb laaas JOHN C. RITd.HEIMKR. Chairman of the Second District. SECOND DISTRICT IIS BE-EIKTEB IIUHEIMEI Enthusiastic Convention Indorses Candidacy of John C. Chaney for Congress. LEADERS ARE CHEERED social to the Indianapolis Journal. VINCENNES. Ind.. Jan. 12. The Republicans of the Second Congressional district met here to-day for the purpose of electing a district chairman. The attendance was large and many oldparty "war horses" mingled with the crowd assembled at the Grand Hotel before the convention met. The convention met at 11 o'clock at the City Hall. It was called to order by District Chairman John C. Billheimer. and Joseph Henley, of Bloomington. was unanimously chosen permanent chairman. Mr. Henley made an eloquent address, which was frequently applauded. Oscar E. Bland, of Linton, was chosen secretary. The chairman appointed the committee on resolutions, which reported through John C. Chaney. of Sullivan. The resolutions congratulate the country on its prosperity and the people on their wise choice of administrators; congratulates Cuba on its progress as a nation and Indorse administrative affairs in the Insulnr possessions; indorse the course of the Indiana senators and Republican representatives in Congress, the administration of State affairs and the work of District Fhuirman Billheimer. Strong declaration is mud in favor of an isthmian canal, and the course of the administration In recognising the republic of Panama is commended. Senator Hanna' I work in the civic federation is warmly Indorsed, and President Roosevelt's support of the Civil Service laws is com mended. A special resolution was adopted Indorsing the candidacy of John C. Ohnney for the Republican nomlnatioti to Congress. John W. Kmisun. of Vlncennes. placed In nomination for re-election the incumbent chairman. John C. Billheimer. Mr. Emisun's speech whs eioquent and added to the enthusiasm of the occasion. The election of Mr. Billheimer was unanimous, and he came forward with a speech of acceptance that was eloquent und full of enthusiasm. Whenever the names of Theodore Roosevelt. Senator Fairbanks. Senator Beveritige, John C. Chaney and other distinguished Republicans were mentioned, they were greeted with applause. Speeches were made by many others present, and the convention idjourned with cheers for the party and Ui let.

ft P THAYKR. Chairman of the Sixth District.

RE-ELECTION OF E, P, THAIERjN THE SIXTH Convention at Connersville Resolves Itself Into Ratification Meeting and Love Feast. XOXE OTHER NOMINATED ytafT (Correspondence of the Journal. CONNERSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 12.-A ratification meeting, a mlnature reproduction of the recent love feast In Indianapolis, was what the, Sixth district Republican convention resolved itself into at the Odd Fellows' Hall in this city this morning. Colonel Edwin P. Thayer, of Greenfield, was re-elected district chairman by acclamation; the nomination of James E. Watson to succeed himself in the national House of Representatives 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. Fnthank. of Richmond, who had made a canvass for the chairmanship, was not even presented to the convention, and that gentleman, who occupied a seat In the gallery of the hall, fltatetl his position when he said, just before adjournment, "The work of the convention Is perfectly satisfactory to me. and I am with all other good Republicans for success in this campaign." The resolutions, reported by a committee headed by Harry Starr, of Richmond, and adopted by the convention, commended "the splendid administration of Theodore Roosevelt," pronounced "worthy of succeeding the great McKinley," congratulated Senator Marcus A. Hanna upon his "great services to the party and the Nation" as chairman of the national committee, and called for his re-election; praised the work of Senators Fairbanks and Beverldge, and demanded the latter's re-election, and spoke in terms of high praise of the State administration and the work of State Chairman Goodrich. Representative James E. Watson was hailed as "a man able to stand in comparison with the Nation's great." and hi9 work and record were approved in the most emphatic and unequivocal terms possible. The mere mention of Representative Watson's name was received with tremendous applause. L2ili?ar O'Hara. of Franklin county, was permanent chairman of the convention and Oeorge A. Elliott, of New Castle, secretary. 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-day s contest, may harmony be the linal result. After the preliminary strugglec. we must face an enemy united; as 1 believe they will be and are determined. Let no factional strife divide us i:i our district, then ih. can.paign will be enthusiastic, the victory complete. I congratulate you upon vour bright prospects." LEKOY SNYDER. NEW MAX TO THE FORE IX THE THIRD DISTRICT John C. ZulaufT. of Jettersonville, Succeeds George W. Sell, of Corydoti. as Chairman. sp.-aal to the Indianapolis Journal. NEW ALBANY, Ind.. Jan. 12. John C. Zulauff, f Jeffersoiivillc, was elected chairman of the Third district Republican committee In the district convention held in this city this afternoon. He was cho.-en by acclamatiou. and the meeting was one of the most harmonious ever held bv the party In the Third district. Not the slightest bcmolance of discord was apparent at any stage of the proceedings, and the business of the convention was dispatched rapidly. George W. Self, of Corydon. who retlrts as district chairman, called the convention to order at 1 o'clock, and ITof. J. P. Funk, of this city, offered prayer. John A. Linglc, of Paoli, was elected permanent chairman, on motion of Harry McOrain. of Corydon. Mr. Self was placed in nomination, but declined to serve, and the motion was withdrawn. Curtis Weathers, of the Marengo Observer, was elected permanent secretary. On calls for nomination for district chairman. Capt. Fred D. Conner, of this city, placed in nomination Mr. .uiauff. Each county was called and seconded the nomination, and Mr. Zulauff was elected by acclamatiou. Mr. Zulauff was escorted to the stage and greeted with applause. He thanked the convention for the honor conferred, and promised to fill the position to the best of his ability in the interest of every Republican in the district. A committee on resolutions, composed of Arthur Mayer, of Clark county; James Pro, Crawford; John W. Iewis. Dubois; George H. Hester. Floyd: William Taylor. Harrison; r red Klnbley. Orange; Marion Fite, Perry; Sanford Murphy. Scott, and Samuel P. Morris, of Washington county, prepared reaolutscna, which were unanimously adopted. They indorse the wise and patriotic administration of President Roosevelt; the brilliant statesmanship of United States Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge; the able representatives in the lower house of Congress, and the business-like administration of Governor Durbin, especially in jhe work of reducing the State debt. The resolutions also Indorsed Senator Beveridge for re-election, and Alexander Dowliug. of this city, for re-election as judge of the Supreme Court. They commended the retiring chairman. Oeorge W. Self, for his xeal and ability, and indorsed his candidacy for the nomination of reporter of the Supreme Court. REORGANIZATION OF COUNTY COMMITTEES Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BLOOMINGTON. Ind.. Jan. 12. The Republicans of Monroe county completed their organization to-day by the election of Joseph Campbell for chairman of the central committee; William F. Browning, vi e chairman; Harry A. Axtell, secretary; II. C. Dodd, treasurer. FORT WAYNE. Ind.. Jan. 12. -The new Allen county Republican committee met this morning mid organised as follows: Chairman, lew V. Sharp; vice chairman. A. W. Walter: secretary, William Ballou; treasurer, E. W. Cook There was a large attendance. LOGANSPORT. Ind., Jan. 12. John M. Johnston was re-elected chairman of the Republican county central committee. It w:is under his management that Cass county went into the famous Wabash convenj tion solid for Frederick Landis. FOWLER. Ind.. Jan. 12. The Republican . ounty central committee has reorganized by re-electing Charles G Mauzy c hairman; W. S. Rowe. treason r. Robert L. Cox, aeetary. Frank Carter was elected vice ' tliiirinauw

Without the least semblance of friction and before the convention had been in session more than five m!nutrs Floyd A. Woods was elected chairman of the Sev

enth congressional district Republicans at UM district convention held yesterday afternoon in the courthouse. The election was by acclamation and had been consummated within less than a minute after the nomination was made by Charles Eliott. The district chairmanship also carries with it membership in the State Republican committee. There has probably never been a more harmonious Republicjin convention in the Seventh district than the convention of yesterday. It resembled more a Republican love feast, where all were of one mind and one accord, standing solidly for the candidate and the "grand old party." Despite the reports and rumors that Mr. Wood would have a rival for the chairmanship and that the Ninth ward would not support him, not a note of discord or opposition was heard throughout the short convention. Mr. Woods's election was the prelude of a brief and enthusiastic love feast. No sooner had the election been sealed than the cries of the convention brought to their feet one after another the prominent Republicans present, who were compelled to dispense with glowing talks such as make political conventions ring with applause. Among those called upon were Charles A. Bookwnlter, William E. English and Frank B. Littleton. BROWN IS CHAIRMAN. William T. Brown noted as chairman of the convention, and R. T. Dyers as secretary. A number of committees had been appolnte4 in case of emergency, but their services were not needed. In opening the convention, Mr. Brown made a short address, saying in part: "We meet under the most favorable auspices. We have a national administration that meets the most hearty approval of every Republican In the country. And under the leadership of President Roosevelt we confidently expect to continue it in power. "Our own State affairs were never as well and economically anministered; each department has vied with the other for good and economical administration. This has indeed been a debt-paying administration. More of the public debt has been wiped out under Governor Durbin than any other. Take our delegation in Congress, when did it ever stand so high? All are on Important committees, some of them chairmen of important committees, and those who are not chairmen are well up to the front and are recognized Kaders. "Our own Congressman. Hon. Jesse Overstreet, has been a conspicuous figure in Congress for years." On his election, Mr. Woods took the chair and made a brief talk, thanking the convention in re-electing him as their district chairman and foretelling an overwhelming victory for the Republicans In the coming elections. Charles Bookwalter was the tirst man called to the floor by the cries of the convention. He spoke with his usual eloquence and force, declaring that no Republican is in doubt as to the issue of the campaign or is anyone in doubt as to the Republican candidate in the campaign. William E. English spoke for several minutes on the solidity of the party this presidential year and declared fearlessly that the story of 1900 and of 1396 will bo r pea ted. The convention adjourned before 3 o'clock amid many expressions of satisfaction and much friendly handshaking. ELMER LEONARD. Chaifnian ot tha. Twelfth District. LEONARD IS ELECTED 111 TWELFTH DISTRICT Polls Two to One Against Jackman, and Friends of Latter Make It Unanimous. IWITED FOR A VICTORY Special to the Indianapolis Journal. FORT WAYNE. Ind.. Jan. 12. The Republican district convention held here today resulted in the election of Elmer Leonard to succeed himself. The convention organized by electing J. N. Babcock, of Lagrange county, chairman, and Senator Joseph S. Conlogue, of Noble county, secretary. The chairman's speech was a ringing Indorsement of the national administration. On the call for nominations Elmer Leonard was nominated by Judge Heaton, of the Suierior Bench. This was seconded by William Geake, who lately retired as a candidate. De Kalb county presented Norman 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 thirty-five votes sMidl for Leonard. LafHUIfe, which is uain backing Oilhams for Oengre. split even, giving five to each candidate. De Kalb cast lall Ilea votes for Jackman and one for Leonard, one delegate getting away from the Jackman leader! through some fancied slight. Noble county, led by Senator Conlogue, cast Its sixteen votes solid for Leonard. "That's enough." some Leonard man shouted, and the convention was in an uproar. In the further balloting Steuben gave six to Leonard and eight to Jackinan 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 ihanks from I-onard ajul adjourned with three cheers for Roosevelt, led by Chairman Babcock. Intense satisfaction exists over the graceful way in which the Jackman forces act' .'i defeat.

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WILLIAM E. SPRINGER. Chairman of the Fourth District

THE FOURTH SELECTS LIAM E. SPRINGER Columbus Man Succeeds 0. H. Montgomery, of Seymour, as the District Leader. NO VOICE OF DISSEXT Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SEYMOUR, Ind., Jan. 12.-The greatest convention the Fourth district Republicans ever held was that here to-day. The attendance was the largest and enthusiasm was unbounded. Harmony and goodfellowshlp marked every act of the convention. O. H. Montgomery, the retiring district chairman, called the convention to order and sounded the keynote of Republicanism in a forcible speech. Anderson Percefleld, of Naahville, was chosen permanent chairman of the Convention and Harry E. Maloy. of Noith Vernon, secretary. William E. Springer, of Bartholomew county, waa elected district chairman by acclamation. The convention adopted resolutions indorsing President Roosevelt's administration and favoring his nomination to succeed himself. The State administration and Indiana's delegation in Congress were commended; Senator Beveridgo was indorsed for re-election, and Oscar H. Montgomery, of Seymour, was indorsed for supreme judge. The resolutions were aaopted without a 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. NEW COMMITTEE TO MEET TO-MORROW Chairman Goodrich Will Be Unanimously Re-Elected Sims for the Secretary. The new Republican state committee will meet at the headquarters in the Stevenson building to-morrow afternoon to reorganize. No opposition will be brought forward to Chairman Goodrich. It is the general understanding that at the recommendation of Chairman Goodrich Fred Sims, committeeman from the Ninth district, will be chosen secretary. The election of Sims will differ from the custom of electing a secretary from outside the committee. 1 JULIAN D. UOGATE. Chairman of the Fifth District. D, HOGATE IS RE-ELECTED II FIFTH No Opposition to Danville Man, Though Vigo Delegates Had a Tentative Candidate. SPEECH BY MR. BARCUS Special to the Indianapolis Journal. TLRRK HATTE:, Ind., Jan. 12.-The Republican convention of the Fifth district, which met at 11 o'clock thKs morning, concluded its business within three-quarters of an hour. Julian D. Hogate, editor of the Danville Republican, was re-elected chairman by acclamation. 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 lart night It was seen that an overwhelming majority of the ijo delegates were for the re-election of Mr. Hogate, and the Vigo county men decided not to place anyone in nomination. In hi.--- short sp. e h thanking the convention for the nomination. Mi. Hogate told the delegat- to report to their constituents that all was harmony at the convention and urged timt .i- the R. publican majority in the district has steadily Increased to 2.3U0 In 1902. every effort be made to Increase It to 2,'joo. this year. Congressman Holllday spoke a few minOtaa. He said that he could not say what the issues would be this year. Something might happen before the campaign bngun that would furnish an entire new set. Following Mr. Holllday. Senator J. 8. Marcus spoke, and after praising the other Republican leaders, he mentioned Senator Hanna s name, and there was prolonged applause. Mr. Parana alluded to the fact that the Jackson day banquet here showed anything but harmony among Democrat E. F Rranch. of Martinsville, was selected last night as chairman of the convention by the committee on organisation, over R. H. Catlin, of Terre Haute, by a vote f four to three. County Chairman Cavins, of Vigo county, w.is attctcd secretary. The resolutions indorsed th- National and State administrations, the two senators and representatives in Congress, with special commendation of Congressman Holllday. B. F. Corwin, of Putnam county, was indorsed for the nomination fur rep rt r ot the luUiaua Supreme Court.

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JOHN L. MOORMAN. Chairman of the Thirteenth District.

WALTER BROWN GIVES . WAY TO J, L Starke County Man Defeats Rome C. Stephenson, of Rochester, i" Thirteenth District. MAJORITY IS BUT ONE Staff Correspondence of tha Journal. SOUTH BEND, Ind., Jan. 12.-The Republicans of the Thirteenth district met in the Auditorium annex In this city at 1 o'clock this afternoon and eleoted John I. Moorman, editr of the Starke County Republican, district chaiftnan, to succeed. Walter Brown, of Elkhart. Mr. Moorman was victorious on the second ballot, defeating Rome Stephenson, of Rochester, by one vote. After the district chairmanship had been decided the convention quickly adjourned without electing delegates to the national convention sr nominating a presidstial elector. This was a surprise to many, sines the call of former Chairman Brown and the rules and order of business of the i vention provided for such election. Th- Thirteenth district Republicans took a keen interest In the drama of politics enacted here to-day and throughout the day the Oliver House, headquarters for the candidates and their frieads, was crowded with fine-looking, well-groomed men. In the hours before the convention assembled there was "something doing" with eack county delegation and this was later shown when practically all the supporters of Frank W. Boss, of Marshall county, rallied to the standard of John Moorman. The candidacy of Rome Stephenson was In the hands of Attorney General Charles W. Miller, and in somo quarters !t waa whispered that the election of Stephenson would be considered in the ligbt of an Indirect slap at Representative Brick. Bs that as it may. the Convention, before any vets for district chairman was taken, had placed Itself on rscord unanimously as Indorsing Mr. Brick, as well as the UQKed States senators, the Stats officers and President Roosevelt. leaders of the party, now that the convention is over, say there are no sores that cannot be readily heal4. and that harmony will prevail in the Thirteenth district. The convention was called to order by Walter Brown, of Elkhart. Former Representative Lemuel W. Royse was elected permanent chairman, and George D. Williams, of Mishawaka, secretary. Republican editors of the district acted as assistant secretaries. A gavel for the chairman was presented by Charles Arthur Carlisle on behalf of St. Joseph county. Chairman Royse spoke briefly, and his allusions to Roosevelt brought forth storms h- - The resolutions adopted by the convention were prepared by Judge John H. Hak r, of Goshen, a member of the Elkhart county delegation. In brief, they indorsed the principles of the last national convention; commanded Roosevelt's administration; approved the Cuban treaty, and declared for the isthmian canal. They said it was the plain duty of the party to re-elect Senator Beveridge to succeed himself, and also gave heartv indorsement to Senator Fairbanks. Representative Brick. Governor lurbin. Attorney General Miller and other State officers. The credentials committee reported one contest, in Lincoln township of St. Joseph county. Two conventions had been held, each one selecting a delegate. The majority report, favoring the "regbiar" delegate, mas adopted after a long wrangle. If the other man had been seated and had voted aginst the rest of the delagtlon It might have changed the result of the conveation. since Moorman was elected oy only one voie. Three counties presented candidates for district chairman, aa followa: Fulton. Rome C. Stephenson; Marshall. Frank W. Boas; Starke, John L. Moorman. The Aral ballot resulted: Elkhart county. Stephenson. 26; Fulton. Stephenson. 11. Kosciusko, Stephenson. 9t. Boss, Vi; Marshall. Stephenson. 4; Moorman. 9; Pulaski. Stephenson, I; Moorman. 7. Starke, Moorman. 6; St. Joseph. Moorman. 39. Total, Stephenson, SOVfc; Boss, Vfc. Moorman. 61. Moorman not having a majority of one vote there was no election. The eeond ballot was the same except that John Roberts, of Syracuse. Kosciusko county, who had cast one-half vote for Boss, shifted his support to Moorman, thereby assuring hts election. When Roberts was elected a delegate it waa decided that the vote should be divided between himself and his alternate, and having but half a vote Roberts vallently cast both times In opposition to the rest of the delegation. In reality. Roberts, with but onehalf a vote out of a tstal of 121. saved the day for the forces that were opposed to Stephenson. While the first ballot was being taken Ross's friends tried to withdraw his name, but under the rules It could not be done. When John L. Moorman's election waa announced he was called to the platform and sp )kc stirringly, r l- dglng hia energies to the re-election of Beveridge and the renomination and re-election of Brick There was a general hand-shaking after ad.loutiva. C win DECISION REVERSED. Judge Delays Action in Matter of Removing Bryan as Executor. NEW HAVi:N. Conn.. Jan. 12-After a hearing of ati application for the removal of William J. Bryan as executor of the w II of Pho 8. Bennett, held In the Probate Court to-day. decision was reserved, the court directing counsel on both sides to reduce their arguments to writing. Mr. Bryan was not present, having left here for Washington bist night after the banquet given in his honor by New Han Democrats. Counsel for Mr. Rry latt r ' position was an terests of the estat". tempting to charge ag denied that the goiiistlc to the inthat he was atist the . -l ' expenses of pros utiug the appeal. ENGLISH HOTEL IS NOW HEADQUARTERS The English Hotel will be the headquarters for the Republican State organisation for the next year. The State convention headquarters will be establiahed st that hotel. The following letter was sent to the hotel company yesterday: "The English 11 t. 1 Company. Indianapolis. Ind : '" j.-ntlemen It has hi n I by the shall be Kepubh comw i be eommltt -c that th in the future hui n at id heujpj.i Ri',"Il, I at your lmt-l i P.

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