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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-19
SECTARIANISRI
I'm the Public schools, and What
the Secretary of the Board says.

Some days ago letter was written by
Prof. John NJ. Richardson, a well known
educator, to the Pittsburg Magnet, in
which he took high grounds against the
law, which, it is commended is in accor,'-
ance with constitutional provisions, and
prohibits the reading of the Bible or the
rehearsing of religious exercises in the
public schools. He also indicated his
opinion that the state board of education
is responsible, to some degree, at least,
for this state of things. A copy OF the
paper containing this letter was for
warded to the board, together with a
letter from the editor thereof, to which
Mr.. o. n. Hollingsworth, secretary of
the board, makes reply as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, !
AUSTIN, Jan. II, 1882.
Messrs. skeen & Rogers, Editors Magnet, Pitts
bug, TsXne:
Misunderstanding to your favor
of eleventh inst, and also 10 your
paper of the sixth inst, containing a
communication from Prof. Jno. NJ.
Richardson in reference to the matter of
SectartaRism in the public schools of this
state, l have the honor 10 respectfully
state that you are IN error as to the con
struction placed by the state board of
education on the constitution and the law
in its applicatieo to the question of sec
tarianism in the public schools.
Some days since mailed to the Mdgnet
a copy of the December number of the
Ierds Journal Of Education in which
you will fini, under the caption 'official
department" full statement of all that
the state board of education has ever
said, officially, on this vexed question.
You will observe that the board simply
interprets the constitution and the law,
no more, no less. The private, or rather
the individual opinion Of the respective
members of the board may be, and 10
my certain knowledge ar, adverse to this
fe,ture of the constitu, on and the law
as a question of right, and as q meas
ure of sound public policy. 1t is,
however, the province of the board of
edui alton, as sworn officers of the gov
eminent, to construe in the exercise of
its official function the constitution and
the law as it is, and not to interpret it
according TO private convictions as to
what it should be. If this question of
sectarianism in the public schools, as
interpreted by the state board of educa-
ton, be in violation of the spirit and
genius of our government, then the peo-
pie, the creators of constitution makers,
and law givers are responsible, and not
the board of education.
If there be citizens of the state, and
such there appear to be, who take issue
with the state board of education, in
reference to its ruling upon the question,
they have their remedy. Let them APP
peal from the rulings of the sOealLed in
fdeI (Y board of education to that power
charged with the special functions, in
the event of dispute, of defining what
the constitution and law mean. With
much respect, l am truly,
O. n. HoLLINGswoRTH,
Sonrotarv ROord of EdnootiOn
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There Is no happier man In h. - ester
than Mr.. VIM. n. Armstrong. With a
countenance beaming with satisfaction he
remarked recently, BLESSINGS upon the
proprietor Of Warmers Safe kidney and
Liver Cure IL saved lns.v
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Many lose their beauty from the han
falling or fading, Parker's Hair Balsam
supplies necessary nourishment, prevents
falling and grayness and is an elegant
dressing.
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Dyspepsia symptoms, such as retastlng
of the food, belchiDg, heart in the stom
ach, heartburn, etc, properly cured by
Browns Iron Bitters.
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Fast Time East,

The enterprise of the management OF
the Vandalla, Panhandle and Pennsyl-
vania route is again shown in reducing
the time consumed between st. LOUIS
and New York two and half hours.
TheiI "Limited Express" with cele-
brated hotel cars through to New York,
now leaves st. Louis, daily, at s a. M,
arriving in New York next day ut 7:30
p. m.
The ''Fast LIne,n with elegant Pullman
sleepers to New York, now leaves St.
Louis, daily, at p. m. arriving at New
York at . O'Clock second morning.
This line is the shortest line from st.
Louis to Terre Haute, indianapolis, Co.
lumbus, o., Pittsburg, Harrisburg. Phila-
delDhia and New York. de27-10td&w
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Furniture at great bargains al j. A,
Jackson's, No. 622 Congress Avenue
ia1su6wed1m
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Faded or gray hair gradually RECEIVERS
its useful color and lustre by the use OF
Parker's Hair Balsams, an elegant dress
ing. admired for Its purity and rich per-
tune.
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Penty of money to loan at j. A Jack
sons, No. 622 Congress Ayenne.
ialsu&wed1m
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Because 1t ADDS TO personal beauty by
restoring color and lustre 10 gray or faded
hair, and is beneficial to the scalp, is who
Parker's Hair Balsam is such por' ar
aresgin0,
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MI. Martin A. Connolly, a merchant in
Oil City, Pa, writes: II inherited ill
health from my parents, who were both
short lived. My wife is sickly little
woman, and has suffered considerably.
We have had five children, three Of whom
died in infancy; the other two, a boy
four years of age and girl of seven
years, have always been quite puny,
weak and sickly. Some time ago 1 read
medical work that spoke of iron as be-
ing essential to life, that a want of iron
in the blood was the principal cause of i'll
health. Shortly afterward L saw an adj
vertisement of Browns Iron Bitters: L
determined to try it for myself and
family. The result has far exceeded my
greatest anticipation. Myself, wife and
children have all grown healthy and
strong, Sores, aches and pains, head
aches, indigestion and sleeplessness, for
merly SO common in my family, trouble
us no more. Every bottle is worth its
weight in gold. nov %
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GeOrgians In Texas who want the news
from their old home, should subscribe
for the Savannah Weekly Meios, price 81
year-postage free. 1t makes a special
feature of state news. Address j. IL.
Estill, Savannah, Georgia.
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A SINGLE SToNE-From a running
brook slew the giant, Goliath, and mir
lions of noble men since that time have
died from single stone in the bladder,
which Warmers Safe Kid ~ and Liver
Cure would have dissolv-J and carried
awaV.
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Guiteau's Morning Talk.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-When the
court opened, with the permission
of Judge Cox, GuiteaU said: ~
have written down what | wish to
say, and | will read it. 1t is in re-
gard to my speech" lie then read,
with considerable emphasis, 81 in
tend no disrespect to this honora-
BILE court. In general i am satisfied
with the law as propounded by your
honor, but l have suggested still
broader views which L ask yocr
honor to follow, to-wit: That if the
jury believe that / believed il was
right to remove the president, be-
cause / had special divine authority
to do so, and was forced to do it by
Deity, they will acquit on the
ground of transitory mania. Sickles,
Mcfarland and Hiscock were ac-
Quilted on the ground of transitory
mania. In my speech published in
all the leading papers yesterday,
and which l presume your honor has
read, gave my reasons for asking
your honor so to charge. Mr.. Reed
made a brilliant and lawyer-like
plea for the defense, and Mr.. SEQ
vile is making a strong argument
for his theory, but neither Mr.. Reed
nor Mr.. Scoville represent me in
this defense. / am here as my own
counsel, and, as stated at the OPEN
ing of the case, no one can
represent me to that jury.
Ii know my feelings and my in
spiration in removing the president,
and have set it forth, to my salts
faction, in my speech published yes
terday, and ask your honor, in the
name ofjustice, in the name of the
American people, to allow me to
address the jury of my eountrymen,
when my life may be at stake. II a
man in that jury has doubt as to
his duty in acquitting me,
INV speech will probably set
tie him in my favor, and
therefore, in the interest Of JUS
tice. it is of great importance
that they hear me in my defense.
Your honor can decide the matter
if you have any doubt as to your
duty"
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UNIVERSAL COUGH SYRUP

isacertain cure. One of the special merits ofthis
unequalled pulmonic, is tho facility with which u
acts. Itproduces quoting effect on tho severest
cough within half an hour after the Gose has been
given, and the paroxysms abate with every sub
sequent dose until of cure is complete
eometimes this result 10 accomplished In twenty.
four hours, and even a chronic cough Of long
standing seldom resists the sanitary operation OF
the remedy any length oftime.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-19

IMPoRTANT.-When you visit or leave
New York City, Save baggage expressage
and carriage hire, and stop at the Grand
Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central De-
pot. 450 rooms, fitted up at a cost OF one
million dollars reduced to 81 and upwards
per day. European plan. Elevator. Res
taurant supplied with the best. Horse
cars, stages and elevated railroad to all
depots. Families can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel that at
any other tirst-class hotel in the city.
SET BACK FoRTY-Two YEARs.-'sl was
troubled for many years with kidney
complaint, gravel, ETC.; my blood becamd
HIN; 1 was dull and inactive; coule
hardly crawl about; was an old, worn out
man all over; could get nothing to
help me until got Hop BItters, and now
am boy again. My blood and kidneys
are all right, and am rs active as a man OF
80, although am ~, and have no doubt
ii Will do as well for others OF my age. II
is worth a trial."-FATHER.
GeOrgians In Texas who want the news
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District Court.

There was no trial in this court YES
terday, but the following orders were
made
NJ C. Hamilton " Richard Flume ct
al; partition suit. Plaintiff has leave TO
file first original petition and first sup
Elemental petition. Thomas Z. Sneed,
appointed guardian dd Item for the mi
nors, Adeline and Emma Flume Case
set for the 23d instant.
Carleton Il Robertson v. Il. Trigg;
suit on debt. Continued.
r. l.. Wrenn v. Edward Green; tres
pass to try title. Continued.
State v. Mitt Livingston ct al; suit on
official bond. Set for 23d instant.
ID. Weinberger and wife, two cases, V.
IL. ~ Il. Z. railway; dam ages. Con-
tinued.
VIM. S. Relfe, superintendent, ETC. v.
l.. j. Dupre /; TO foreclose lein. Judge
Walker being disqualified TO sit on the
case, parties agree upon n. g. Shelley,
Esq, as special judge, and case set for
February 10.
Jno T. Allen v. A. H. Belo & Co.
libel. Continued.
ID. The Ayres v. W. c. Walsh, land
commissioner mandamus Continued
John and Lewis Hancock v. r. Kan
macher ct al (; damages. Passed to end
of jury docket.
Joe II. Stewart v. A. n. Belo & Co.
libel Passed to end of jury docket.
State v. s. NJ. Strayhorn ct al. off,
cial bond. Defendants have leave to file
first amended original answer, the case
having been heretofore set for February
"a.
John Bunton, natural guardian, etc
" Ed. Creary, sheriff, and John A. Webb
& Bre., intervenors suit to try right of
title to property. Defendants Webb
& Bro. have leave to file first amended
| answer, and by consent the case was sci
| for the Goth.
Louis Phillip v. Houston and Texas
Central railway company; damages. Set
| for the goth.
Henry G. B. Hayes v. Ed. Creary,
sheriff, ct al; damages. Passed to the end
of the jury docket.
County Court.
The regular civil term of this court be-
gan yesterday, Judge Fillmore presid-
ing. Following is a summary of the
proceedings:
Austin and Northwestern railroad
company V. ID. johnson, ct al; right of
way; dismissed at cost of plaintiff
Austin and Northwestern railroad
company " James p Richardson; iudg-
ment for defendant.
Austin and Northwestern railroad
company v. Geo. W. Sampson; dis
missed.
II. A. Vickers v. F. Freitag; COM
promised.
Louisa Lederlie v. International and
Great Northern railroad company; judg-
ment for plaintiff for $3S 80 and costs.
John B. Rector v. s. Z. Bates, ct al.
judgment against Bates only.
John B. Stone V. r. s. Lee, ct al;
judgment reserved till morning.
Ed, L. Lederlie v. International and
Great Northern railroad company; on
trial.
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ScOviIIe,s speech.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Thc court
opened at 1910 o'clock this morn
ing. Mr.. Scoville began his address
to the jury by confessing his unfa-
miliarity with the modes of prac-
tice in criminal cases, which had re-
suited in his making numerous mis-
takes, which had undoubtedly mill
tated against the prisoner. He de-
sired publicly to acknowledge and
return thanks for the assistance he
had received from members of the
bar here and in other parts of the
country, assistance cheerfully and
voluntarily rendered, and which
had very materially aided him in
conducting the defense. All the de-
tense asked for was a fair and inn
partial weighing of the evidence by
fair and candid men. The counsel
would attempt no Grafton, because
he was not equal TO it, and
because he would not do it if he
could. He.would address himself to
the intellect of the jury. Oratory,
eloquence and appeals 10 passions he
would leave to counsel who would
follow him, Judge Porter, and he
desired to warn them that in the
effort of the learned counsel, Judge
Porter, to expound the law or ex-
plain the evidence, he would in-
variably seek to influence through
their emotions, to touch their hearts
and sway their sympathies rather
than 10 convince their judgment.
The speaker dwelt upon the serious
ness of the duty deYolving upon the
gentlemen of the jury in arriving at
a fair and impartial verdict, and ex-
planned his reasons for care and
particularly observed by the courts
in selecting jurors The counsel
upon either size would inselsibly
add the closing evidences to suit
their particular views, aud though
each might be honest, yet the coun-
sci upon opposite sides would
naturally take opposite views of
cases, and in lis tening TO and read
ing over the same evidence would
advance points which seem to make
for their respective sides, as a con-
sequence, IN presenting them to the
jury with a coloring of their coun-
sells prec nceived opinions, neither
would, in reality, present the whole
truth. Mr.. Scoville complimented
the fairness, honesty and integrity
of the counsel, Mr.. Davidge, VINO
had opened the argument for the
prosecution, and then proceed
ed to show, owing to causes
he had just set forth how
unfair, partial and dishonest Da-
vidge's comments upon and review
of the testimony had been.
Scoville said: 81 do not care to
complain, although 1 do not think |
as the counsel do in the conduct of
this case. L have been treated with
fairness personally. l care nothing
for it, but when it Injuries the case
in which my efforts are enlisted,
then ] must complain"
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DON'TTAKE ANY CHANGES ON LIFE
When Warmers Safe kluney and Liver
Cure willregulate and keep you healthy
~ II times
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MORLEY'S
UNIVERSAL
'"' Cd O : ar

For Hoarseness, whooping-cough. epaam Of
the Windpipe-familinrly known as the Growing
Disease indeed, for all the pulmonary all
ments most common among the little people.
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DIR. CUMMINGS, REPORT.

Secretary Board of Education
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From Tuesdays Daily.l
AUSTIN PULPlTS.
now THEY WE'RE FILLED SUN
DAY.
And a Few Notes ON What was
said.
The State.man's Review.

ST. MARY's CHURCH OF THE IMMACI
LATE CONCEPTION.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-10
BY WIRE.

The Telegraphic News OF the Day.
Senator Hill, of Georgia, is comfortable
to day.
Rev. Henry Highland Ganett. United
States minister tOsLiberia, died MOnrOvla,
February 13,
The House postoffice committee will
report favorably the bill, directing the
postmaster-generalt to readjust the salaries
of certain pcstmasters.
The steamer Sydney, burst her steam
pipe this morning below Ravenswood, w.
Va, killing three persons and woundins
fifteen.
A fire broke out this afternoon in the
three-story brick house, Nos. 613, 615 and
617 Dickinson street, Philadelphia, occu
pied by Hunter & Sons, as carpet man.
ufactory, caused total damage Of s16,-
600 insured.
Iowa had snow storm yesterday, the
biggest of the winter.
The London Standard says nothing Is
known in London to justify the wariike
reports from Europe.
The Iowa House passed the prohibition
amendment yesterday by vote Of GA to
90. 1t now goes to the people.
They think they have the right man at
Salem, Mass, in the person Of George Ed
munds, who has been arrested fer the
mysterious murder of Mrs. Bell, the BOs-
ton tailOress.
The loss by yesterdays fire at Canton,
Dak.. is s5O,OOO.
]. W. Carter's dwelling near Canterbury
station, Del, was burned last night A
SCH of Mr.. Carter perished in the flames.
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SALES OF LIVE sTOCk.

Yhs rrices i:rousht byiLooher's Attorneys.
The sale of Mr.. ID. p. Locher's personal
property Oh his farm yesterday footed up
So, 1851 The highest price brought by
any horse was SIG. The Alderney
cows we've sold to the following
persons at the prices affixed: E.
il. Graybill, "Beauty.' sS1 NJ.
Ressler, .'DelIie," $3.50; S. G: Hun
seeker, "Lila," $3.50; NJ. Resslerr,
"BuiI,' sl75: o. Yecker, "Bsula,' y
$3.50; @. Yccker, "Olive,' $50 M.
Ressler Lucy" 500; NJ. Ressler.
MAUD" s1GO; E. Shelly. "Candy,
$3.50; NJ. Ressler, Nellie, " s121 j. ).
Haverstick. "Miss." S10G II. Ehrhart,
"Katy." slO1 NJ. Resslcr, Lily" s1S5
Joel Wcnger, Queen 5000 Adam
Ranck, * Jennic,' s111.5O; .. lecker,
"Clover.' sl15; II. r. Wilmer. Daisy.
SGO.5O: j. J. IIaverstick, 'Nettie,' S54
A. l.. Weidler. "Blanche, $50 ID. NJ
Mayer, "Myra," 6 months old) s47.5O
Bulls o. Yeckcr. Commodore Rox
bury" $40 J. 5. Waite, "James A. Gar
tield,'' $50 nine calves, from three weeks
up, brought $500. Total for the Alderne.
stock s.. .22;;;}.
Samuel Hess \ Son, auctioneers, sold a
public sale Oh Tuesday, at the BlacI
Horse hotel, Millersville, for Adam Il
Brenner, - head of Western horses at Al
average price of sl66. 33 per head.
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BurFALo-Cattle-Receipt 1000 head mar
ket generally unchanged. but some sales rath
er higher; about all sold.
Sheep and LambS-Reeeipts, 90 heal ::
market steady with.a good demand: all sold:
choice to fancy Sheep ut - 5oG6 40; good TO
medium, s. 5OG6 common TO medium Lambs
ut IS 6O(I6; choice to fancy at IS G07 SS.
Hogs-KcceiptS, =, go head; the market was
dull weak and lower: YOrkcr-. best ut " lon
6 80 light do s6l6 05 butchers Sr0des 1T 81 ~
0G so.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 900 head: shin
ments 6,6Ce do the market was active ami
firm: common to good mixed. - N16 ~ !;
heavy packing and shipping, 81 3Q., quality
poor no Phila,ielphias sold light. - GOG6 S !;
skips and culIs ut s. 5O15 Co.
Cntre-Receipts 6, 500 head: shipments 5000
10 market fairly active AMI steady. ant
prices unchanged; choice heavy active anu
strong: exporters. 81 2Oll6 50: good to choice
shipping s. 5OQl5 80; common to fail. .st9O05 80
mixed butchers were steady Ut - JOI5 stock
erS and feeders. S36l5.
Sheep-Heceipts 5000 head shipments. $500
TO market wAs strong and active: common 10
fair, $4llJ medium to good, - 2o05 50; choice
to extra s. 6oa6.
EAST rY-Cattlc-Receipts, ll9 heal
selling slow at unchanged prices.
IIOgs-Heccipts. 200 head the market was
firm; phiia'ielphia u l50' 81; Workers. Vi 10
4D6 20.
Sheep-Receipts. 40 head the market vas
IirIn 1T yesterdays prices.
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I!,a advertisement ct THE EQUTAnT.E LIFE
Asst nee SoCIEII. which appears III another
column viii arrest attention. With its incoE-
testabic policies, its immense Surplus. ITS
healthy growth showing 50 large an increase
in surplus u..comparcd with liabilities and as
compared with other companies, it ;s not a.
tonish;ns that il has for 80 many years bceh
the most popular company in the country. IL
surely las nothing to fear from the agents OF
rival companies, who, enviou7 at their ill-suc-
cess in competition, bring from time 10 time
frivolous charges against it,
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURE NE SOCIETY Is Il
purely mutual company, and all profits arc
divided among Tie assured but under the law
its board OF fifty-twO directors were required
to subscribe n capital OF $1,000 for the benent
of policy. holders. before making q single con
tract The dividend upon this capital being
limited by tile charter of the society to pei
cent, and this capital having been at the be
ginning invested in per cent. securities, tht
| policy holders have not only the benefit OF {
| more satisfactory system of management, but
! tho additional security wnich the capital
; affords.
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STRUGGLING IN A GALE.

The Marrow Escape of = Boats Crew.
PRov1NcETowS. Mass, March 1O.-The
steam tug W. II. Paine, Of New York,
with four scows and dredging machine
in tow, was off Race Point, during the
gale last night, when the scows broke
adrift, and the dredging machine, on
which were five men, sank. The
captain Of the tow boat made
every effort to rescue the men, but
could not do so on account of the rough
ness of the sea. He then came at once to
town and made known the condition OF
affairs. A whale boat was manned and
proceeded to the spot and succeeded in
rescuing the whole party. 1t is said that
the scows are going to pieces this morning
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-10

PaI.ApRrPaIA. March lO.-FlOur quiet. but
steady: Superfine. s. 5004 90; Extra. 81 y
"a 75 Ohio and Indiana family, p s19. ~ ::
Penn'a family, S EG6 90.
Rye flour ut 81 IS.
Wheat-market firm Del and Penn'a Red,
81 3!ll ai do Amber, 81 SitEl u.
Corn firmer on local scarcity.
Oats strong and higher.
Rye scarce and nominal at SIC.
Provisions in moderate jObblng demand.
Lard tirmer.
Butter dull and weak: Creamery extra, ia0
44c Western. 40G42c.
Rolls dullan mostly poor.
Eggs steady and in fair demand.
Cheese steady and fair demand.
Petroleum dull Refined, rs asked.
whisky ut 81 70.
Seetls-good to prime clover quiet at sla
G9c do do Timothy at =. 7562 s.; do 10 FlaN-
ecd ut 81 10.
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SENATOR BAYARD ACCUSED.
Sensation in O Methodist Conference over
HIS Relation Toward Local option.

SensatIOn in o Methodist Conference over
Hts Relation Toward Local option.
WILMINGTON, March 10.-A sensa-
ton was created in the Wilmington
NJ. E. conference to day by MIR.
Babcock, of the National Temperance
Union, charging that Senator Bayard had
been employed by whisky men to defeat
the local option bill recently before the
state Legislature. Several members of the
conference arose excitedly and denounced
the charges as untrue, saying that
whatever Bayard did to defeat the
bill he did honestly and conscientiously.
After considerable discussion on the sub
ject, Babcock modified his remarks by
saying Bayard had the credit OF defeating
local option. A letter written by Bayard,
in which he expressed doubts as to the
constitutionality of local option laws. was
the cause of Babcock's remarks.