Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 163, 27 July 1908 — Page 6

PAGE SIX. THE RICHMOND PAIXAD IU3I AND SUN-TELEGRAM, MONDAY, JULY 27, 1908.

NOT LIKE IT WAS IN OLDEN DAYS

Elections Different When diana Was October State.

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OLD HISTORY IS RECALLED. INTERESTING HAPPENINGS OF YEARS AGO WHEN ALL SORTS OF CAMPAIGN FEATURES WERE IN VOGUE.

Indianapolis, Ind.. July 27- Elections in Indiana are quiet and tame affairs nowadays compared with what they were when it was "an October state." In those days Indiana was a pivotal state and the October election In presidential years not only decided the November election for the state but to a considerable extent for the nation. Hence both parties regarded the state as a battle ground and made tremendous efforts to carry it in October. This caused an unhealthy amount of political excitement and gave rise to a great deal of corruption. The Australian ballot law had not yet been passed and the door was wide open for all kinds of fraud. In presidential years the people became Intensely excited over the October elections and the victors went wild over the result. The election of 1880 was a fair sample of these old time elections. Garfield and Hancock were the opposing candidates for president, and Albert G. Porter and Franklin Landers for governor. Special interest was given to the campaign by the fact that Wm. H. English of this city was the democratic candidate for vice president, and was expected to contribute largely to the campaign fund, or "open his bar'l" as it was termed In those days. This expectation was only partially realized, but both parties had plenty of money and spent it lavishly. John C. New was chairman of the republican state central committee. Up to that time Indiana had been considered a normally democratic state. About two weeks before the election, the Washington Post, then the Democratic organ at the national capital, said editorially: "As we understand the republican managers they propose to make Indiana the battleground. It Is to be left to a democratic state to decide between Hancock and Garfield. We accept the proposition and its attendant consequences. If Indiana goes republican two weeks from today, we will give up the election; if It goes democratic the republicans of course will do the same. Now let us hear from Indiana!" Efforts to Carry State. Both parties regarded Indiana in October as the determining state of the November election, and both made tremendous efforts to carry it by Importing an army of speakers and by the free use of money. This was the campaign in which W. H.' Barnum, chairman of the democratic national committee wired to his local agent in Indianapolis: "You may buy seven more mules," meaning, you may draw 7,O0O more. Barium also came to Indianapolis as he said to"purchase steel rails," and wired east for "wellteasoned ties." All this was cypher to cover corruption, and the republicans were not a whit behind, although they covered their tracks better. , A few days after the election. John C. New said: "The democrats spent in Indiana over $350,000, yet threw away a good deal of their money, putlng at least $30,000 into brass bands and processions., while we did not spend (5,000 for that purpose. No convert was ever made to a ticket by burning a lamp or by beating a drum." The republicans had plenty of money and the presumption is tha It went where It would do the most good. During the last few days before the election ell sorts of alleged plots and conspiracies were discovered and exposed by

the respective organs of the two parties, spurious tickets were circulated and popular excitement reached fever

beat. . The election occurred on October 13, and the republicans carried the state by nearly 7,000 majority. They had not carried the state before since 1S72, and they went wild over the victory. Efforts to Reform Lines. Both parties began to immediately reform their lines for the November election. The democrats believed that Hancock was 10,000 votes stronger in the state thaan Landers and had hopes of reversing the October verdict. They . made a tremendous fight, but only succeeded In reducing the republican majority by a few hundreds. Again they went wild over the result and "red paint and tin horns were in universal demand. The republican jollifications in this city on the day after the November election developed a phase of popular enthusiasm that was both unique and ridiculous. Business was almost suspended and a great

crowd gathered near the old post office and Journal building (now Lemcke block) to hear the returns. The returns from Marlon county showed a net republican gain of 820 over the October election. This was not of great Importance in a national election, but it struck, the crowd as of vast significance and it immediately eeized up on the talismanic figures "329" as the sign which is expected to conquer. In an Incredibly short time men appeared wearing badges stamped "329." Then some fun loving Individual though It a good idea to cbalk the figures on the back of a mm who was crossing the street. The Idea took like wildfire and scores of men and boys fceg&a an eager hunt for chalk. X piece

half as big as a hen's egg sold for 15 or 20 cents, and "329" artists began chalking everybody's back. They chalked one another and passersby, democrats as well as republicans. They were no respecters of persons, and howled down all attempts at protest. Even Governor-elect Porter was covered "329" from hp hat to hia boots, and being a wise man, he took it good naturedly. Buggies, carts, delivery wagons were numbered "329" and it took a good driver to urge his horse fast enough through the crowd to save his vehicle from being chalked all over. The fun continued several hours to the accompaniment of tooting horns, ringing bells and all sorts of noise making machines. The old Journal job printing office then managed by "Ott" Hasselman, attached a whistle to Its power engine and contributed to the din by frequent screeches. . Last October Election. The election of 1880 was the last October election held in the State, and thereby hangs a little story. In the spring of 1879 there were submitted to popular vote several proposed constitutional amendments, including one changing the State election from October to November. They were submitted at the spring election on the first Monday in April. The amendments received a clear majority of all the votes cast for or against them, but not a majority of all the votes cast at the same election for the several township trustees throughout the State. The Democratic national convention was to meet at Cincinnati, June 22. Thomas A. Hendricks was a prominent, candidate for the nomination for President and it was thought his chances of receiving the nomination would be much improved if Indiana remained an October State during that year, as his friends could then say to the convention "give us Mr. Hendricks and we will give you Indiana in October and set the pace for victory in November." In order to test the constitutionality of the amendments and, if possible, keep Indiana an October State at least for that year, a case was made up and hurried to the Supreme Court. It was the general opinion of the legal pro sion that the amendments had been constitutionally adopted because they had received a decided majority of all the votes cast for or against them, but tbe Supreme Court held that because they had not received more than onehalf of all the votes cast for township trustees at the same election they were not constitutionally adopted. This left Indiana an October State. The decision was rendered while the

Democratic national convention was

in session and was telegraphed to Cincinnati immediately, but it did not

have the desired effect as General

Hancock carried off the prize for which Mr. Hendricks's friends were striving. The amendments were resubmitted to the people at a special election on March 14, 1881, and the one changing the State election from October to November was adopted by ayes 128,038, noes 40,163. Local Poet Gets Busy. After the October election in 1880 a local hymster celebrated the amendment incident in a few bad lines. Judge Biddle was one of the Supreme

Judges who held that the amendments were not constitutionally adopted. The poem follows: The Result. , Hey diddle, diddle! The Democrats bought Biddle And swept the amendments aw.ay; The poor old man may weep all he can. He'll be remembered for many a day. It stood 3 to 2, And well they all knew A convention would be held don't you see? Before 'twas too late. An October State Indiana undoubtedly must be, And 60 it was done, But the prize wasn't won By Thomas A. Hendricks, the great; And now they all weep And curse in their sleep For not leaving it a November State.

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HAGERSTOWN; IND. Hagerstown, Ind., July 27. The M. E. aid society has elected officers for thet ensuing year as follows: President, Mrs. Sara Binkley; vice president, Mrs. Alice Lamar; second vice president, Mrs. Ida Lawson; third vice president, Mrs. Lorinda Bohrer; secretary, Miss Cora Castor; assistant secretary, Mrs. John Hunt; treasurer, Miss Anna Dilling. The society has changed its name and hereafter will be known as the Social Union of the M. E. church and will hold its meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The following formed a picnic party recently, south of town: Misses Gertrude, Lena and Hattie Watelksy of New Castle, Rose Boanstein and Jennie Marcuss of Indianapolis, Miss Lulu Hatfield, Mrs. C. M. Gibson and children, Nathan and Jacob Watelsky, of New Castle, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Harter and daughter, Bert Monroe, and Harry Cain. Mrs. Polly Thornburg is here from Indianapolis, the guest of her son, John Thornburg and family. Miss Emma Conway of Richmond, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Martha Conway, In the country. Mrs. Mary Hayworth and son Russell of Indianapolis are here visiting Thos Allen and daughter, Ruth. Miss Helen Randall of Richmond is the guest of her cousin, Miss Irene Addington. The Aid Society of the Christian church will not meet until Tuesday afternoon, August 4th, and with Mrs. J. M. Hartley. The concert given for the benefit of Goldie Bales was well attended for the inclement weather. The program rendered was a high class one. The Columbia Quartette of Richmond gave several appropriate selections which were heartily encored by the audience. Mr. Bales who is entirely blind, gave a piano and also organ solo which were of his own composition and were beautiful.

were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bent "Wilson, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clawson were in Richmond recently. Mrs. Ada Dennis and Miss Kate Dennis visited with friends in Germantown recently. Mrs. Grant Wright was In Richmond recently. The reunion of the Milton school girls will be held at Jackson park, Thursday, August 6. Mrs. John Guyton and daughter, Mrs. Joe Bender, visited in Richmond recently. Mrs. Adam Hill and niece. Miss Tillie Benbow of Bethel, Ind., Miss Nettle Brown of Chattanooga, were guests of Mrs. Joe Wallack and Mrs. Jack Harper recently. Ora Wheeler and family went to Hagerstown Sunday afternoon to spend the week and to attend the Hagerstown fair. Miss Bessie Brooks is visiting friends in Mt. Etna. Mr. Burns Bradbury and son Robert of Muncie were visitors at the home of Albert Bradbury Saturday. The descendants of Abner Bradbury held a reunion and picnic Sunday at the old Bradbury homestead, south of Jacksonburg. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zehrung of Connersville spent Sunday with P. H. Zehrung and family. Rev. Scott of Milton assisted in the services at the Christian church Saturday evening. Miss Marie Knox went to Anderson Sunday to spend the remainder of the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Winters and Mr. and Mrs. James Winters spent Sunday with New Castle friends.

Roller spent Saturday with relatives in Richmond. George Davis of Williamsburg was In town Saturday transacting business. Mrs. Verl Sheffer of Williamsburg spent Saturday with relatives here.

GREENSFORK, IND.

CAMBRIDGE CITY, IND. Cambridge City, Ind., July 27. Mrs. Louisa Nicholson, Miss Emma Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. James McAfee,

Greensfork, Ind., July 27. Mrs. Amanda Waltz Is spending a few days with relatives in Richmond. Mrs. Wilbur McMahan of Centerville is spending a short time with her mother Mrs. Mary Brown, who was seriously hurt by a horse becoming frightened and knocking her to the ground, striking herhip on a step. Charles Stetson of Richmond spent Saturday at his farm north of town. Luther Murdock, manager of the City Drug store has purchased a hundred gallon gasoline tank which is to be placed on the street in front of his place of business. Mrs. Mary Christopher of Richmond is the guest of relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Omer Brown have returned from a visit with relatives in Indianapolis. Mrs. Blizzard has returned to her home in Marion after a several days visit with relatives here. Miss Effie Wilson has retruned from a visit with relatives in Indianapolis. Theodore Davis of Earlham college spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Gilmer of Cincinnati are guests of his parents John Gilmer and wife. Florence Ridge is at Cayuga, Ind., where he has a position in a meat market. John Albertson of Richmond has been visiting friends here for a few days. Curtis Black spent Friday In Richmond on business. William Ellis transacted business in Richmond Friday. Mrs. Wills Cain is spending a few days with relatives at Connersville. Miss Nettie Lamb has returned from a visit with relatives at Hagerstown. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Bond, Mr. and Mrs. Will Blizzard and Mrs. John

LIBERTY. JND. Liberty. Ind.. July 27. Mrs. Frank Peer of Richmond, was the guest of Mr. and Mr3. E. P. Weist the pest week. Mrs. Patrick Farley ia visiting her daughter, Mrs. Robert Armstrong, at Marion, Ohio. Sam Kiger and wife of Indianapolis, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cully Saturday. Miss Blanche Luken of Richmond is visiting Mrs. James Bright. Myrtle 'Hardy of Indianr.polis spent the past week with Liberty friend3. Oscar Garrett and family were guests of Connersville friends Sunday. Mrs. Hattie Beckwith and children of Carthage, Ohio, are visiting her sister. Mrs. H. H. Walton. Maud Maddox of Cincinnati, i3 the guest of A. S. Logue aad family. Mrs. J. C. Norris and daughter Mary Louise, spent Sunday with Mrs. Susan Heiger in Richmond. Bert Connaway and wfe, of Morristown, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Connaway. Christ Bond, wife end con spent Sunday with B. F. Johnson and wife at College Corner. Mrs. E. J. Douthit and daughters returned to Richmond Sunday after a pleasant visit with Liberty relatives. Maud Jones of College Corner was the guest of Samuel Davis and wife Sunday. Pierce Flint and wife spent Sunday with relatives at Conncroville. Mary Keltner of Anderson, is the guest of Miss Hustcd. James Dunbar was an Indianapolis visitor Sunday. Ray Murphy and wife spent Sunday with Lewis Hessler and family. Oscar jQuigley and wife of Richmond are visiting Herman Bethge and family. Jack Knecht of Rushville, was the guest of friends here Sunday. Will Hill and family of Goshen, Ohio, are visiting J. W. Connaway and family. i

WIFE DREAMS OF BOLD, BAD BURGLAR Husband Aroused, Gives Chase And Is Stabbed.

Cleveland. Ohio, July 27. Warned by his wife's dream that a burglar was in the house, William Webb arose early this morning, found an intruder, gave chase in his pajamas and was stabbed three times.. The burglar was captured. Mrs. Webb dreamed some one was prowling through the houses. She awakened her husband, who, on hearing of the dream, ran downstairs just in time to see a negro climb out of a window. Webb leaped after him and chased him through the streets. He finally caught the fugitive and a terrific fight followed. Webb clung to the man until a policeman arrived and carted the prisoner to jail, while Webb was sent to a hospital.

D1RECTDIRE BATHING SUII THE LATEST

WOMAN OF EIGHTY WANTED TO WED

She Said That Her Age Was Thirty-nine- ...

Bellefontaine, O., July 27. Old and gray haired, thrice married, and a grandmother, Mrs. Zora Catherine Goldsberry was refused a marriage license in Champaign county probate court yesterday. "Thirty-nine," answered Mrs. Goldsberry, when asked her age. The records were consulted and it was found that she was nearly 80. Her license was refused because she did not make a true statement of her age, and thereupon she indignantly stated that she would go to Kentuscky and procure the marriage certificate.

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Follows Somewhat Lines of The Sensational Dress. London, July 27. The directolre bathing suit is one of a series of novelties which has been thought out by enterprising dictators of fashion for the seaside season. This bathing suit follows the outline of the directolre dress. The upper part fits closely to the figure, while the skirt slits up the side, is fastened

down to knickerbockers of the same material by means of invisible buttons. The effect is both smart and becoming to a slim figure. A model directoire bathing costume in fine cream serge was trimmed with rows of pale blue silk braid, the width of a pin head in a Greek design. Shell pink embroidered with white forms the color scheme of another dainty toilet for the waves. Only the most delicate colors are to be used for the fashionable bathing dress, such as pale pinks, hydrangea blues, delicate mauves, sea greens, and pale primrose. The picturesque poke bonnet Is the latest idea in bathing millinery. The old stylo waterproof cap afforded not the slightest shade, and was about the most unbecoming piece of headgear ever devised. The poke bonnest protects the head from the glare of the sun, and if carried out in waterproof silk, or even straw trimmed with silk flowers which have - also been made waterproof is practical as well as decorative. Bathing sunshades are another novelty and, judging from the first arrivals, a luxury, too. They have a frame of silver, a silk cover and a porcelain handle.

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