Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 January 1892 — Page 9

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THE FIGHT OPENED,

Democracy Takes the Field for the Battle. Organization of the New Committee With Much Earnestness and Determination. TAGGART FOR CHAIRMAN. He Is the Unanimous Choice of the Members. Other Officers NotYet Selected, But Will Be Soon. Preliminary Work of the Campaign Well Begun. The Convention Callcil for April 1 1 at Indianapolis Basis of Representation Tho Tarift to lie the Issue of the Campaign Leading Dcmiovrats oftlio State Discuss the Situation Everybody "Well Pleased with the Outlook A Splendid Beginning. The campaign of 1S92 opened most auspiciously for tho democracy of Indiana Wednesday when the new etate central committee met ani organized for the great struggle corning. The first action taken augured well for a victory next fall. It was the unanimous THOMAS TAGGART, CILAIFMAX. selection of Thomas Taggart as chairman. Taart's name is symbolic of success in Marion county, and the democracy of the state has come to look upon him as a veritable mascot. His eelection is one which will at once inspire confidence of success and give nssuranco that, whatever the result, nothing will bo left undone which can be done to secure success. Tho meeting, which assembled at the Union block at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, was a notable one in every respect. In the first place there were gathered there all the members of tho new Etato committee as follows: Firtt district, Ansrunt Prentano, Evansville. Second district, William M. Mom, liJoomfield. Third district, M. 'A. tsnnard, J(':ersouvil!e. Fourth district, William II. OTrien, Lawreneeburg. Fifth district, William Iliekam, Spencer. Siith district. Charles W. Buchanan, Union City. Seventh district, Thomas Ta??art, Indianapolis. Eighth district, James M. Ilohkins, Brazil. Ninth district, David M. Allen, Frankfort. Teuth district, Henry A. Uarnuart, Rochester. Eleventh district, Jerome Herll, l'eru. Twelfth district, Wright W. llockhiil. Fort Wyne. Thirteenth district, Ed F. Marshall, South Bend. In addition to these members of the committee thero were present many prominent democrats from all over the etato who had came to look on and observe tho fchaping of aduirs for the coming campaign. Anton them wero J. (i. Mianklin of the Evanavillo Courier, Speaker Niblack, i:ii W. IJrown of tho Frankfort Vmcnit, Representative Moon of Fulton, Senator Frank Hurke, Mortimer Nye of Eaporte, henator Jacknorj, llopref-entative Cullop, Ciarle .Munion, Herman lierg hoff" and Auditor (Hutting of Fort Way no and many other. State olliciala were out in force and then wan a liberal sprinkling of local political lights in the corridors. All the outxidtra congratulated the sarly on hniiuit clecUd. iuch a commit

tee it pivinjj every evidence of being composed, from top to bottom, of earnest, hard workers. It is a committee, ofyounz men, nnd the manner in which it" went about its business j-esterday gave ample assurance that there was to be no nonsense about the coming campaign. The members all seemed to fully appreciate the responsibility resting upon them and to be fully determined on doing their part toward bringing about a victory for democracy next fall. Among the committeemen and visitors there was a unanimous sentiment that the tariff should be made the great ifbuo of the campaign, the party being united on thia issue everywhere. It was agreed thnt everything was to be lost and nothing to be gained by subordinating this issue. The present tariff system is the great evil from which the people suffer, and till that system is reformed its enormities must be kept constantly before the people if the

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party is to be true to itself nnd its patriotic traditions. The views of Senator Voorhees expressed in his interview published in Wednesday's SK."ii::i. were unanimously indorsed as sound in every particular. THE COMMIT i b.c. MEETS. Chairman Jewett Urtires and Is Succeeded yj air. lK2Rrl. Tromptly at 10 o'clock Chairman Jewett called the committee to order, every member bein in his place. Ho said that he felt relief at tho prospect of retirement, for the task which he attempted to perform for the past four yeais had been often an onerous one, though it had had its very pleasant as well as disagreeable feature?. He wished to say to the committe that it bad a hard task before it. for the altered condition of aliairs in New York made it almost certain that Indiana would more than ever be made the battle ground of the national campaign and that the republicans more IthaD ever before would pour their money and mendacity into the etate to secure its electoral votes for the republican candidate. The members had a sacred duty to perform, not only to their party, but to their country as well, for ha bejieved with all his heart that tl- best interests of the country demanded the triumph of democratic principles. When he could not believe that he would cease to be a democrat. The success of the democracy was necessary to rescue the country from tho dangers which threaten it and to carry out the glorious destiny which God Almighty had intended for it. Mr. Jewett f-aid the names of able men had been presentad for chairman nd he hoped the corr.mittee would not let its choice again rjst upon him, though ho ever Etood ready to obey the call of his party. Mr. Jewett'a remarks were greeted with frequent applause. When he had concluded the committee went into executive session. A resolution was adopted that a member of the committee be chosen chairman, and then, by unanimous choice, Thomas Taggart was selected. On taking the chair Mr. Taggart said that he felt the committee had made a inntuke in its choice, for abler men could have teen named. But as he looked about he found himself surrounded by intelligent, earnest, energetic men in tho prime of life aud vigor, and with them he felt iiafe. He could be but the instrument in their hands to carry out the party's will. On their advice and assistance he nhould rely impliclily with an abiding faith in their willingness and ability to i fiirexiifthea him ia tiu) apcroachiaz etruji I

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pie. For himself they would find him ever ready at their call, prepared to give them full measure of what little ability he possessed. On motion the selection of an executive committee, secretary and treasurer was

referred to the chairman by unanimous vote. A voto of thanks was extended to Mr. Jewett for the great work he has done and the sacrifices he has made. Mr. Mobs oL'ered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: Kesolved, That it is the sense of the democratic täte central committee that the next democratic national conrention be held in Indianapolis nnd that we pledge to the democracy of the nation a royal reception and all the courteties that our lloosier hospitality can extend. Th Hon. Charles L. Jewett was unanimously selected to appear before tho national committee as the representative of the state committee in the interest of securing the ton vention for Indianapolis. It was decided to urge early and thorough organization of the count' committees. The date of the etate convention waa fixed for Thursday, April 14, 1892, at 10 o'clock a. m., thw ratio of representation being tixed at one delegate vote for each -00 votes cast for G rover Cleveland for president in 1SSS and one for each fraction of 10) or over. Indianapolis was selected as the place, although Fort Wayne made an earnest plea and received five of the thirteen vote. . . , . . The question of the circulation of campaign literature was dicused at aonie leneth and tinally referred to a committee consisting, of the chairman, executive committee and Henry A. Barnhart, Wright W. Kockhill, W. II. O'Brien fand W. M. Moss, with power to act. After an a!l'ronnd table talk tho committee adjourned, subject to the call of the chairman. THE NiW CHAIRMAN. A 51 an Wlio tin Never Yet Known Te-r-nt. "Tom" Taggart, as ho is known to everybody in Marion county, is a native of Ireland, in which country he first saw i the light thirty-five years ago. His parents removed to Xenia, O., while he was an infant and still reside there. Mr. Tazgart came to Indianapolis in 1877 and engaged in the restaurant business at the Union station. Coming: to this hotbed of politics just as ho reached his majority Mr. Taggart early began his political career. He was soon recognized as an able organizer and tireless worker, and it was not long till the party leaders began to Eeek Iiis counsel and advice. Popular with everybody, of tho strictest integrity, straightforward, and above board in his methods be at once commanded the confidence of the party leaders and the party masses. Especially was he influential among the younger and more progressive element of the pflrty the generation grown to manhood since the war and ft a recognition of this element- he was in 1888 nominated for auditor of Marion county and elected by what was then the phenomenal democratic majority oil ,700. But it was in 1838 that Mr. Tagjart'e remarkable ability as an organizer was first brought to the attention of the people of the state and indeed of the entire nation. Mr. Taggart had been chosen chairman of the Marion couotj committee and when it ia remem

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bered that this was tho homo of the republican candidate for president and the county was naturally republican, it will be recognized that the task before him waa almost herculean. But he went at it with his accustomed energy and directness, and when the polls closed Marion county was the democratic oaeis ia a desert of republican majorities. For the first time in the history of the country it had gone democratic in "a presidential vear and that, too, when it was tho home of the republican presidential candidate. It was an awful blow to Harrison but a great triumph for Taggart. In 1S90 Mr. Taegart was again a candidate for auditor and though ho was made the center of the republican fight he was reelected by a majority of 3.5S0. Last fall he was chairman of the city committee and under his able management the democratic majority in the city went up to 2,750. Tum Taggnrt'i Dinner. The newly elected chairman. Tom Taggart, of the state central committee, dined

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the members of the committee and a number of prominent democrats from over the f-tate at the Grand WodnesJay at noon. Toasts complimentary to tho newly fledged chairman were offered. The menu was served in courses and comprised everythimr ediblo ia tho market, and a right royal good time was had to celebrate the beginning of the new committee's work. Fort Wayne's Hard Pull. Wright Rockhill, the committeeman from the Twelfth district, made a masterly effort to secure tho conyention for 11 w. w. r.orKinr.u Fort Wayne and narrowly missed carrying his point. Five of the thirteen votes were cast for Fort Wayne. Mr. Kockhill made a superb fight for his town and really deserved better success. THE CZAR'S MISTAKE. Injuring Ills Country by Driving Out God's Ancient People. Lo.vDoN, Jan. 13. Mr. Spurgaon, refer ring to the work "Darkest Russia," writes: "If I had all tho health and strength that could fall to the lot of man, I should be quite unable to express my feelings on reading of Russia's intolerance of the Jews and dissenters. That such conduct should be sanctioned by a church bearing the name of Christian is as Bad as it is strange. The czar is greatly injuring his own country by driving out God s ancient people. Jehovah is patient; but as thero was a day for Fharaoh, so ia there a time for every oppressor." SHERMAN DULY ELECTED. Ho Admits That the War Is Over end Tells What He Will Do. Colcmdcs, O., Jan. 13. The two houses met in joint cession today and formal!' elected John Sherman U. S. senator. After the ballot a committee was pent to j the senator to request his presence and ho appeared ehortly after leaning on tho arm j of Senator Lampson. He made a brief address. After thanking them for his election he admitted the war was over and Enid he would carry out the wishes of his constituents in regard to taritl, silver and pension3; ALL FOR BLAINE. Philadelphia "Will Send a Solid Delegation for Him. Philadelphia, Jan. 13. Conventions were held in each of the five congressional districts in this city today to eelect delegates to the republican national convention. Delegates favorable to James G. Blaine were elected at all of the conventions. There were two anti-Blaine candidates, but both were defeated. In the other three districts the Blaine delegates were unanimously elected. Resolutions instructing the "delegates to vote for Blaine were adopted in all five districts, A Tlraelr Reminder. Bloomfleld Democrat Wa arise to remind our miner friends that in 18S3 they were promised that if Harrison wa3 elected tney wouiu receive better wages and steadier work. Their votes probably elected him. Have the promises been made good? Were you not slightly duped? Can you be caught in.the j aam net next year? 1

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GRESHAM MEETS A CRANK.

A MAN WHO WANTED MONEY AND PROTECTION. Tbenclit Jay Geald U1 raid In Five Tho. and Dollars for film and Wanted tho Judjo to Lei Ulm Dare It lie Alio Expected Military Protection. Chicago, Jan. 12. Judge Walter Q. Gresham had experience with a crazy man today which is best told in the distinguished jurist's own words: "This morning when I fir.-t entered the chambers in tho northeast corner of the court room," eaid the judge, "I found Judge Elodgett and Judge Jenkins and this man. After speaking to Judges Rlodjjett and Jenkins, this man approached familiarly, asking if some one, giving a name which I do not now remember, had arrived. I told him I did not kuow and be answered mat the person had aereed to meet him. there thia morning and ought to be there. I euppo.-ed . the man had eome business in court, and paid no iurther attention to him. About 3 o'clock this afternoon the man entered the chambers on the other side of the hall where I was and told me that tho marshal had that money locked up and would not give it to him, as I had ordered he t-hould. Not yet realizing that the men was out of hia mind. I asked him what money he referred to and he eaid that Sö.OOü which Jay iJould had paid in for him, and which 1 had ordered ho should have. "I then looked into his face and observed a wild expression of hi9 countenance, and told him to go with me to the marshal and I would see that he got what he was entitled to. He declined, suying that anarchists were after him, and wanted to kill him. I had managed to get between him and the door and keep-: ing my eye on him told him to eit down and I would be back in a moment. He then took a seat and I went to the marshal's ollice, told the deputies what had occurred and told them to intorm the proper authorities of the condition of. the poor man eo that he might be cared for. Deputy Hayes returned with me, and when we entered the room the presence of the deputy seemed to excite tho iran and he declined to go with the officers. I directed the deputy to leave the room for a time, which he did not closing the door after him. The man then closed the door and went to the door leading from the chambers to the court-room and locked it. His manner did not indicate that he was dangerous. I told him to eit down and he did so. He again paid he was in danger from anarchists and referred to his $0,000 and claimed my protection. I assured him he ehould not be hurt. He asked if I wero a clairvoyant and told me he was constantly receiving messages from people of that kind, and had just received one from Jay Gould. He seemed surprised that I had not beard of it. "After a little he again'.became quieted, but in the meantime some of the deputies had sent for the polica and they were outside the door. The man, in sonio way learned of their presence and again became excited. 1 told the police and the marshals that they had better notjenter tho room for a time. Tue man again convinced himself that tho door leading to the court room was still locked and tried to lock the hall door but found no key. I had him take a eeat again and told him I must go soon, at the same time keeping careful watch of him. He. asked what would becomo of him and requested that I protect him until the military arrived. I told him be bad better demand the protection of the marshal until the arrival of the Boidiers, which he eaid be would do. I then went out and requested Marshal Hitchcock to go in the room. He could not go, but Bent bis son, and I told the man that the young man was Marshal Hitchcock's son and would afTord him protection, when I left and immediately quitted the room." Two policemen and two other men, after a struggle, succeeded in overpowering the lunatic who, with a care which he carried attempted to prevent his capture. He gave his name as Martin McConaay, is of powerful build and about fifty years old. Nothing further is known of him. He will doubtless be sent to the insane asylum. OVER FOUR HUNDRED DROWNED A Steamer Goes Down Carrying with It All on Board. London', Jan. 13. A dispatch was received here today from Hong Kong statine that the steamer Meifoo has arrived at that port bringing intelligence of the loss of the steamer Namchow of Cupcbi Point. The Meifoo reports that the ehaft of the Namchow was broken at the point where it emerges from the hull, allowing the water to rush into the shaft alley and make its way to the engine room and thence into the fire room. The steamer's fires were soon extinguished ani ehe seillsl rapidly. The water continued to pour in and in a short time the vessel foundered. The eteamcr waa employed in tradinj locally in the China seas, and she had oa board a very large number of Chinese passengers. She sank eo rapidly that it wa impossible to launch her boats, even 'tad she had enough to carry all Lands on, board. When 6he went down ehe carried with her 414 persons, every one of whom was drowned. The eteamer was officered by Europeans and her craw also consisted of sailors, firemen, etc., from different European countries. They stood to their posts to the last and did everything possible to save their vessel. All of them went dowa with the steamer. BY ITS MURDERED MOTHER. Two-Year-Old Child Found Slightly Injured. Somerville, A. T., Jan. 12. A man and woman were found murdered on the Duncan road last night. Both were shot twice and their heads smashed with aa axe. When found their two-year-old child was sitting by the dead body of it J mother, its bead bdly bruised. The. .... i . 1 J : J l4 Child WOUia Have Uieu um immia cold had it not been discovered, The woman is supposed to be Hftttie r gan, who was en route to join hcrj at Globe. Their trunks had and plundered.