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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1888
Page
2
The notice records Bloomfield local postal item entered at the post office as second class matter, indicating official classification for mail handling and publication placement.
Fragmentary quotation speaks of Democracy as fearless and humane, rebuking arrogance and cherishing honor. It extols liberty, labor, and property as universal law, defending equal rights and duties and pervading the nation.
The notice explains that papers are delivered only after payment, and unease about being asked to pay is unfounded. It states that subscriptions end when the paid period ends and urges remittance before the date shown after the name to extend.
To accommodate subscribers the following persons will receive and forward money due the Oxenocrat for now subscribers or those nearing expiration. Linton Joe Moar, Drigger W G Moss. Midland M Louthan. Jasenvile J F Linthicum Pleasantyliie Thomas B O Haver. Swiss City Joe Grace, Scotland W H Burke, and postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Mewberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owenaburg Cincinnati Roleberry and Hobbieville.
The candidate Emerson Short is named for Judge of the Mth Judicial Circuit subject to the democratic nominating convention's declaration. EMERSON SHORT appears as the potential judge pending party process and official affirmation.
For Prosecuting Attorney 8 W Axtell runs as a candidate subject to the Democratic nominating convention. WM C Hulse seeks re election to the office of Prosecuting Attorney of the Léd Judicial Circuit pending convention decision.
A string of campaign notes reports Harrison delegation for Chicago, Cooper renominated to Congress, and audits debating tax exemptions for loan stock. Louisiana shifts back to Democrats with an 80,000 margin while tariff policy dominates revenue fights. Debates over tax cuts, free trade labels, and party strategies color the 1889 Senate outlook and county superintendent race plans.
A historical critique highlights the annual pension appropriation of 80,280,000, GOP complaints against Democratic pensions for soldiers, and a scathing attack on tariffs as unjust. It notes John L Cravens as a Democratic candidate for county superintendent and recalls pension grants and Republican in Indiana protests in Crawf ordsville.
The piece lists state officeholders including Governor C C Matson and Secretary of State R W Miers, then piles into a tax reduction battle. It denounces monopolists backing bond schemes, promotes tax cuts for taxpayers and workers, and criticizes new debt plans while noting the House’s passage of a labor department bill with a $5,000 commissioner and many subordinates.
An 1875 Bloomfield lodge faced financial trouble and suspended operations but paid all debts. It lingered until 1887 when old members and new locals reorganized Accusade lodge No. 68, growing to forty three members. The article recalls past members and outlines Pythian ideals of Friendship, Charity and Benevolence guiding a diverse membership toward universal brotherhood.
J Madison Wells, former president of the Louisiana returning board in 1876 and alleged co conspirator in the Tilden theft, remains in Louisiana. He reportedly earns a living by farming and is very poor. The port of New Orleans surveyor rewarded him under the Hayes administration, but he did not save his money.
The Tur News mocks Mike Deckard as a past trustee and accuses him of defaulting on 694.98 while urging removal. It condemns Republican tactics and tariff policy, arguing for tax relief and reduced government spending amid war-taxes and vested interests.
The president presents a candid plea for lowering taxes, arguing the treasury holds excess revenue beyond government needs. He warns Congress against reckless spending and describes extravagant appropriations as demoralizing and contrary to the nation’s public duties.
The commentary argues Blaine is a presidential candidate despite health rumors and contrasts Hayes and Blaine. It suggests party leaders push Blaine while warning that refusal could spell the party’s end. It also notes Senator Stanford as a leading California hopeful and critiques Republican policy under a venomous tone.
The Philadelphia Record praises the House of Representatives for uniting to avoid a Republican trap and resisting a policy of spoliation, signaling renewed hope and courage for honest administration and wise governance.
The piece questions John Sherman as a presidential candidate noting he lags on stage and his antics provoke pity rather than amusement. It implies the country is tired of his campaign scenes as observed by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A historical exhortation recounts the Damon Pythias tale in Syracuse as a parable of friendship and courage. It lauds the three rank system of Accolade lodge No 68 and its vows of Friendship Charity and Benevolence as guiding principles for members and the broader community.
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