The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-22
At the State Capital.
Railroad Favoritism and the Standard Oil
COmpany-our B. P. W.-Coming Candi-
dates, etc.


CoLuMDus, March 21, 1879.
BLoATED MONOPOLY.
For some days past there has been con-
siderable commotion among oil rcfiners and
dealers throughout the country, in antici-
patton Of the legislative investigation Of the
Standard Oil Company, and to develop, If
possible, if railroad companies are giving
said Standard Company reduced rates Or re-
bates upon freights shipped over theirlincs.
The Committee held a meeting today, and
examined many witnesses from all parts Of
the State.
The material evidence OF the session was
given by II. p. Iams, one OF the owners Of
the Argand Oil Refinery of Marietta. He
testified that his firm had refused to con-
soldate with the Standard Company; that
the rates on oil freghts had been put up
from time to time until now the Railroad
Company charged them 81 90 per barrel
from Marietta to Columbus, while from
Cleveland and Wheeling, a much greater
distance, the rates to the Standard Com
pany were but 40 cents per barrel; they
could not pay the railroads these rates and
compete with the Standard Company,
which is one of the wealthiest corporations
in the world, controlling capital of nearly
$25, 900. 900 all accumulated from an invest
ment of only $i00, 900.
OLD sILURIAN.
The joint committee to- investigate the
State Geological Corps met last evening to
hear the arguments Of S. A. Miller, ESQ.,, of
Cincinnati, one OF the most learned geolo-
gists in the country. Representative Wor-
ley objected to Mr.. Miller making any argu-
ment unless the members of the Geological
Corps were present, which seemed strange
request, inasmuch as the meeting was called
for that purpose. Mr.. HALEY, however,
took up the case in Mr. Miller's behalf, and
had read letter sent to Gov Bishop as an
illustration of Miler's opinion of the works
of the Geological Survey of Ohio The
following is the closing paragraph of the
letter:
after studying this catalogue, can fur
nish recipe for the proportion of as good
a one for the rocks of any other portion of
the State without any great expense. Let
a farmer in the fall nf the year copy the in
dexes from Halls Palaontology, Billings
Pa1ozic Fossils, aud the Geological Survey
of Illinois, and collect cart load of apples,
and paste one name on each apple, haul
tLCln W WIZ wv VI u lllBH llill anu uuIlD
them over the brink; then gather them
from the bottom Of the hill, and take the
list from them as the catalogue desired"
This opinion by Mr.. Miller is certainly
not very hattering to the Geological Sur
vev Corps of Ohio. His opinion, however,
is coincided in by Prof. Weatherly, Pro-
ftssor of Material History in tho Cincn-
natl University. Whatever Profs New
berry. Orton, or others connected with the
Geological Survey may say in answer to
Mr.. Miller, it can not be denied that he is
a well posted geologist. and one fully COM
petent TO critlclse the Survey.
ONCE MORE.
The Little Legislature held another ses-
sion last evening for the purpose of consid-
cring the proposition to abolish the Board
of Public Works. Representatives Loder
IND l.ovelace made strong arguments in ia
vor of either modifying the Board, reduc-
ing their salaries and more strictly defining
their duties or abolishing them entirely.
1t is certain that either bill will pass the
House, but will probably fail in the Senate.
Certain ii is that some members of the
House are determined on having the scalps
of the Board, and will leave no stone un-
turned to accomplish it.
Mr.. Sullivan's pill, looking to the reor-
ganiZatlon or the Board i'll so far as to
authorize them to keep the streets and al
ieys of the city in repair, passed the House
to-day and will undoubtedly pass the
Senate also. 1t is looked upon as one of
the wisest provisions in either of the three
bills now pending, and is direct reliet to
the working people of the city.
CANDIDATES.
AS the time for the State Convention is
approaching. the candidates are beginning
to loom up in all their strength. The most
coveted position seems TO be that of Audi
tor Of State. Among the most prominent
candidates for the position on the Demo-
cratic side are Senator George p Tyler, of
Brown County, and Joseph Eyler, of
Adams.
On the Republican side are Ex-senator
Samuel Knox, of Harrison, and DR.. Bab-
bitt. the present efficient Chief Clerk in the
Auditors office, position he has filled for
many years with credit to himself and the
State. As for the Governorship, it seems
that General Rice is very kindly remem-
oered in the hearts OF his countrymen, and
if q candidate, will probably scoop the
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