Bloomington Telephone, Volume 7, Number 40, Bloomington, Monroe County, 16 February 1884 — Page 4

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Office over Collins & KarselFs.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.

FRANK R. WOOLLEY is a candidate for re-election to the office of Trustee of Bloomington township, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. EDWARD LEE is a candidate for the office of Trustee in ClearCreek township, subject to the Republican party.

"I have heard tell of an editor who was helped out of the county treasury. Courier correspondent. Who was it? The Telephone wishes to be put on record as Jfavoring trying Lawson E. McKinney and sending him to the Penitentiary, where he belongs: and we believe the masses of the Republican party are with ns. The Courier, in speaking of Congressman Matson, says: "He has endeared himself to the hearts of many of our people and many a silent prayer has been offered by the soldiers, widows, and orphans for the timely aid they have received from the government though the hands of Col. Matson." Good, good, give us some more. Turnip seed comes high, but we must have it.

The last day of March next Saturday a week every citizen of Monroe county who expects in the future to affiliate with the Republican party is expected to be in Bloomington and attend the Republican Mass Convention. That is the day set to

organize for the campaign now upon us; and also to elect delegates to the different conventions. The success of the Republican party next November will depend, in a large part, on the work of that meeting, and judging from the expressions that we have heard from almost every section of the county, we believe it will be the largest "mass meeting" ever held in Bloomington, by any political party, so early in the campaign. "Bob Mikes hit 'em hard in bin speech in the Roseberry case when he said that the power behind the throne could send the Sheriff to Illinois after a man charged with stealing $100, but they couldn't send to Texas for a mail who stole $14,000." Courier.' Yes, and Joseph E. Henley "hit

'em" a good deal harder when he hurled the assertion back to Mr. Miers that if it had not been for a certain party Lawson E. McKinney would be in Bloomington to-day for

trial. The Courier alwajrs ready to blame anybody and everybody but a Democrat as a party to the McKinney theft, has saw fit to make an unfair statement as usual, so we give below the exact words used, that will admit of no dispute. Hon . Joseph E. Henley was prosecuting Mr. Roseberry, and the clause referred to by the Courier of Miers, address was answered as follows: Mr. Henley "Counsel for defen Iant, Mr. Miers, with great zeal and confidence, refers to the fact that the Sheriff of Monroe county has so far interested himself in this case as to go out into Illinois for the purpose of bringing back an alledged one hundred dollar thief when it is a matter of public history that a fourteen thousand dollar thief roams the broad fields of Texas in perfect security and no Sheriff brings him back. This statement I consider to be ent irely out of record in this case, but since he has felt disposed to go out of the record, I shall certainly be permitted to do likewise; and in reply ts the gentleman's insinuation I desire to impress on every juror's mind that some three months ago the Commissioners of Monroe county ordered the Sheriff to go to Texas and arrest and return to the conuty this fourteen thousand dollar thief in order that he might be dealt with according to law. In persuance to that order Sheriff Grimes made preparation for the journey and just as he was about to start he was ordered to stop, and that order was issued by a member of the firm of Louden and Miers." Mr. Miers "That is not true!" Sheriff Grimes "It is so!" Mr. Henley "This is all that I desire to say on that subject, and I certainly would not have referred to the matter had not the gentleman

himself gone without the records in

introducing the subjeet. The Courier has already taken water for its misrepresentations and it now has an opportunity to do so

again. It has before associated R. A. Fulk, Messrs. Huntington and Walker, all ex-officials and Democrats, with the theft. What other good Democrats are guilty? Avery short synopsis of Judge Wilson's excellent address appears in another column.

The liquor license case of John Stockwell was tried Monday and Tuesday, and the jury discharged, not being able to agree. Trains No. 3 and 4, (the night trains) did not run on Thursday. The Lord loveth a cheerful giver.

It is stated that Dr. Simpson, of llarrodaburg, is eekmg the Democratic nomination for Representative. It is not likely the Democracy will take a tand against the Indiana University by nominating Simpson, who two years ago made a canvass on that very point. The excellent record made by John Graham in his successful fight in the welfartrWof Monroe county is not likely to be forgotten in the interest of any body. The Republicans are out of the fight for Representative, but they in accord with all our citizens, will insist that a man be sent to the Legisla

ture who will carefully guard the greatest interest to us all the Indiana University. Mr. Graham has proved himself on this point, and we doubt not but that nine-tenths of the voters of the district favor his return, It is usual to lay great stress upon the nomination for President and Governor, and while it is importaut that such nominations should be judicious, and the nominees be unexceptionable men, it is equally important that all nominations for minor positions should be equally unexceptionable. We are liable to give too little importance to those when in the midst of a great campaign, and yet it is the local disaffection engendered by injudicious nominations for the minor ollices which induces apathy or open and active opposition which ends in disaster. Hence, in a party sense, it is of the greatest importance that local nominations should be of the very highest order. There are men who seek office for the money that, may be made out of it by corrupt meaus. No man should be chosen for any position upon whose character rests any such suspicion. These nominations though made through the operations of party machinery, are iu the hands of the people, if they will but exert their power. Primaries are important factors in this matter. If the wise and prudent men of the party stay away from the primaries, nominations will not be of the beat character. The counsels of the best men are wanted at the primaries. There is where their views should be heard and their influence exerted To build a good house the foundation shoukTbe carefully looked after. The primary meetings are "the foundation of party organization, and too much stress can not be laid upon this matter.

"Mr. D. O. Spencer, of Bloomington, a thorough newspaper man and a first-class stenographer, who in all probability has not a peer in the state, as a short-hand reuorter, save

the Mixer a friendly call, Wednes-

day, while m the city attending court reporting an important railroad suit for Col. G. W. Friedley, attorney for the L. N. A. &C. Railroad. Mr. Spencer has been connected with the daily press of this state, Ohio and Kentucky, as a shorthand reporter for a number of years, and has won considerable reputation as such." Brazil Miner. Mr. Spencer did the official reporting in the McKinney bond suit, and also f nmisncd the excellent account that appeared in the Telephone.

Our Harrodsburg correspondent informs us that Edward Lee, of that place, is a candidate for Trustee of Clear Creek township, a Republican. Mr. Lee is one of the most trustworthy young men of Monroe county; for a time having charge of the Adams express books at Harrodsburg, where he proved himself an efficient book-keeper, Lee is careful in his business, well educated and would make Clear Creek a good trustee, and he can be elected. WASHINGTON LETTER.

Special Correspondence, Washington, D,C, Feb. 8, 1884. Secretary Folger has very wisely decided, we think, that Mrs. Mary A. Miller, of New Orleans, may be

(licensed as master of a steamboat

provided she can show that she is competent to fill the place. The Secretary tersely says: "I see no reason, in unwritten or in written law, why Mistress Miller may not lawfully demand an examination, and, if she prove herself duly qualified, have a license to serve as a master of a steam vessel. Nor is there need of talk, as pro or con, on sociaii status or woman's rights, so call ed. Having been put on God's footstool by him, she has the right to win her bread in any moral, decent way which is open to any of his -toiling creatures. She chooses to do. so

as the master of a steam vessel. It

is an honest calling. If she is fitted for it, though clothed in ekirts rather than breoches, she has a right to follow it; and no man should say her nay. If the local inspectors are satisfied that her capacity, experience, habits of life and character warrant a belief that she can be eafelv intrusted with the duties of a master of a steam vessel, let them grant her a license ." On Monday during the call of the States, Mr. Morrison introduced his long-talk-of tariff bill, and had it referred to the committtee of which he is chairman. In this way he proposes to attach his name to the bill should it be reported back by the committee. The bill proposes an average reduction of 20 per cent, from the present tariff throughout the list. Now the fan begins. Converse contemplates calling up and forcing the House to a vote on his bill restoring the duty on wool; Frank Hurd will at once antagonize it and urge that wool be placed upon the free list; the Pennsylvania Democrats will demand that iron be left severely alone; Louisiana Democrats will say, hands off of sugar, and the Republicans will say let well enough alone for a while, and at the same time poke in a few shaip sticks to stir up the animals. The Fitz John Porter restoration bill passed the House on Friday by more than a two-thirds majority and now goes to the Senate for action. The two marked speeches of the dosing debate on the bill, in the Rouse, were made by ex-Governor Cnrtin, of Penna., in favor, and Wm H. Calkins, of Indiana, in opposition. They were both remarkably fine efforts, Mr, Calkins in particular making the finest, most comprehensive, and telling speech that has been made in the House in opposition to tho bill. Ex-Governor Thomas C. Fletcher, of Missouri, who has been in the city recently and carefully scanning the personnel of the Representatives and who is one of the best judges of men we know, expressed the opinion that "the Republican party looking after good Vice-Presidential timber could do no better than to select HonWm. II. Calkins, of Indiana." In this view we heartily agree. In fact he is of the material out of which a good President could be made. The American hog still agitates the Congressional mind. The State Department has delivered itself of an opinion on the exportation, of pork, and while it does not seem to suit Congress, the folks of the latter body as well as those of the former are determined that hams, shoulders-spare-ribs, side-meats, and middlings shall be fairly treated by Frenchmen and Germans, else Americans will swear off from drinking wine and lager beer. The hog however, is not having a monopoly of Congressional atten. tion. Texas steers, Aldernys, Durliams, Jerseys, Jong-horns, shorthorns, and muloys came in for considerable notice when the bill for tho extripation of the cattle disease known as pluro-pneumonia, favorably reported to the House, came up for consideration. There Ls this difference, by the way, between the status of the hog and neat-cattle: while the former is discussed under the provisions of international law, there is a disposition on the part of some to limit the latter by the doctrine of States' rights, it being held by some Congressmen, that the General Government has nothing whatever to do with the question of stamping out this growing cattle ailment, but that its regulatioa belongs exclusively to the States. It is likely, however, that a valid measure will soon be passed by Congress, looking to the eradication of this disease so harmful to the stockgrowing interests of the country. The I 'resident held his first public reception of the seaaon on Tuesday evening last, and an immense throng of all classes and grades of society poured past him for over two hours, shaking his haud. Amoug the callers was a delegration of Flathead Indians. The President was assisted by his sister Mrs. McElroy, the lady of the White House, and the wives of several of the Cabinet ministers. On Wednesday evening the annual dinner to the diplomatic corps was given. ;

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FOR BENT. A large convenently arranged frame House, near the University. Inquire of Wm. P. Rogers, at once.

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SEWING MACHINE.

"The best package coffee in. the market" Manilla. Sold only by Collins & Karsell.

Every man should have his will written. It might save money and court expenses in case of accident. John Graham prepares them accurately, and regards them as strictly confidential. Office .over Tourner's clothing store.

The Best Points being taken from

"And the bind see", is the motto at Tobe Smith's on Wednesday Spectacle Day.

Wednesday is always "Specta-! cle Day" at Tobe Smith's. j

"Wright and Peters," the finest ladies shoe made. Sold by W. T. BLAIR.

We uotice in an exchange an article written by some educational man advocating the propriety of teaching practical life in our schools. This is a grand suggestion. We think that a boy who desires to become a mechanic has as much right to primary instruction there as fcthe one who desires to become ' a merchant, banker or scientist; besides, the world needs skilled laborers far more than it does professional men. We suggest this as a topic for discussion at every township institute in the county, We give Dr. Wylie the credit of giving us the best joke of the college year. On last Thursday morning after calling the usual roll he called a roll of th faculty which disclosed the fact that not a single other member of the faoulty was present for chapel. They had either failed to get up in time or were absent from pure carlessness. The students are very thankful to the Dr. for this witty criticism and enjoyed the fun hughly.

Other Sewing Machines and Combined in the "New WhitehilL" Making one of the Most Simple and perfect Sewing Machines Manufactured. I will sell the Whitehill from $5 to $15 less than any other first class Machine, with all silver-plated attachments. Will make liberal allowances for second hand Sewing Machin es. Repairs on Sewing Machines a specialty. J. H. WYLIE, At Cockerau's Jewelry Store, west side tho square. 3-4

FOR SALE. Or to Trade or Rent. The undersigned has a good Flouring Mill situated at Newark, Greene Co., 18 miles west of this city, that he will sell cheap or trade for Bloomington property. Enoch Fuller.

TO STOCK BREEDERS Samuel Walliugford and Jos. S. Alexander have recently purchased a fine Spanish Jack, and now have it stationed at what is known as the Hardin farm. It is of the very best stock, selected by Mr. Wallingford who is a supeior judge of animals, and farmers that are interested in such matters should see the animal within the next few months.

The popular north side hardware store is now in full operation under the management of McPheeters & Shoemaker, and they intend supplying the people of Monroe county with the very best that is to be found in their line, expecting to please all their old customers and add many new ones to their trade. In the mean time all those who are indebted to the old firm are urged to come forward and settle at once witheut personal notice, as all accounts have been left there for collection. Cheap goods at small profits; good goods at reasonable prices. Call and see me, W.T.BLAIR.