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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03
INTELLIGENT PROTECTION.

The Democratic demand for "a tariff for
revenue, with incidental protection" as that
party expresses it, is demagogy's specious
plea for popular favor. 1t is as meaningless
an utterance in Democracy's mouth as
could be framed. There is but one dividing
line between protection and free trade. All
on one side of that line is protection; all on
the other is free trade. Just so soon as an
import duty is laid on any article that is
manufactured in the United States it is a
protective tariff. The issue presented by the
Democratic party simply is whether the pro-
lection to be accorded American industries
shall be intelligently and discriminatory
adjusted by friends. or whether it shall be the
possible hap-hazard of a system framed by
those openly and avowedly hostile to the
protective idea. There ought not to be
much trouble for an honest
and ~clear-headed man to determine
with which party he should act upon this
question Protection conceded even by the
Democracy, which party shall give 1.-THE
party which has been the answering friend
and champion of the principle, or that party
which has been its bitter and u~nrelenting
opponent? 1t is a no more difficult ques-
ton to decide than which party should be
given the duty of saving the government
the party which was friendly to the
Union or the party whose principal strength
was with its open and blatant enemies?
1t cannot be argued that the protection
which has been accorded to American in
dustries under Republican administration
increases the price of American commodities
abnormally above their value. OF bread
stuffs the United States ships annually about
$183, 900, 900 worth to all parts of Europe. Of
agricultural implements it sells to the value
of 5000, 900, coming in competition with
free-trade England in forty-eight countries.
Cotton goods are exported to the value of
$13, 223, 900 annually. OF iron and steel we
export each year to the amount of
SIT, 500, 900. 1t is enough answer to the
charge of high prices OF American products
under protection to quote the fact that the
total value Of exports Of protected articles
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

INSTANCES of the enfranchisement of
women appear in unexpected places. A
Jewish synagogue in Philadelphia has taken
a new departure in government by which
women are allowed equal privileges with the
male members, except the holding of official
positions. Under the old regulations, which
are the same that prevail in other Hebrew
election of rabbi or any of the business of
the church, but were compelled to take a
back seat. 1t is expected that other syna-
gogues will follow in the footsteps of this
progressive congregation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03
was granite,

WHAT is known as STANDARD time" is likely to
be adopted on the entire railroad system of the
country. The managers OF 10000 miles have
already agreed to 1t, and there have been prac-
tically no Negative votes against the PROPOSE
ton. The whole country will be divided into
five divisions-the Intercolonial, go degrees west
from Greenwich; the Eastern, rs degrees west
from Greenwich; the Central, 90 degrees west
from Greenwich; the Noun tain, 105 degrees
west from Greenwich, and the Pacific. 12o de-
grees west from Greenwich. Each division, it
will be observed, is fifteen degrees apart, which
makes just one hour in time. At present there
are fifty different standards of time in use on the
various roads in this country, which causes
much annoyance and trouble. BY the new ar
rangement there will be but five standards, each
one hour apart, which will greatly simplify
matters. the adoption of standard time does
not necessarily mean the change of the clock
dial from twelve hours to twenty-four. 1t is
thought that suggestion will meet with little
favor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

EPISCOPAL Church circles of New York are
gossiping over a rumor that a magnificent
cathedral, even surprising the new st.
Patrick's, will shortly begin to rise in that
city. A wealthy maiden lady is spoken of
as likely to volunteer almost the entire ex-
pense of such a work, her zeal being fired by
the example of Mrs. A. T, Stewart in build
ing the cathedral at Garden City. A cor
p"oration known as the Cathedral of st. John
the Divine is already in existence, and pre-
Iiminary steps have been taken for securing
a desirable location
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

JUDGE HoADLY made his promised speech
in Cleveland on Monday night. He was by
no means in good physical condition, and in
opening his remarks said: Il don't stand
here between quinine and morphine, but be-
tween the sick chamber and the Governors
office. 1 hope 1 am much nearer the sick
bed. however, than the Governors office, be-
cause l left it only last week" Every man
will sympathize with the Democratic candi-
date, who felt it necessary to leave a sick bed
to save his candidature from hopeless ruin.
Judge Hoadly should not risk further pub
lie effort. 1t may be well for him that his
canvass has thus hopelessly broken down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

Rev. DR.. HoUGHroN, the jack preacher of New
York, VINO made himself notorious by preach
ing a sermon on the Rose Amber murder case,
returned to his mutton last Sunday in the most
vigorous style. Replying to his critics, Mr..
HoughtOn Numbered forth:
''The spirit of the age demands a true, manly
Independence at the sacred desk. 1t calls for
men not afraid to express their convictions on
any question OF public interest. We want no
blear-eyed preachers, who sit like owls on the
fafters of the temple of Zion, hoOting the worn
our fables of by-gone days into the ears of
thoughtful men. We want tree, earnest, broad
minded scholars who have convictions and the
courage to express them"
The attention of the fool-killer is respectfully
called. The field Is white to the harvest. He
should thrust in his sickle promptly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

THAT ~disreputable organization, the Saliva
ton Army, has fallen out with itself in New
Brunswick, N. ]. At a late meeting lights
were put out and everybody rushed for the
door. Pistols were fired, men shouted, wo-
men screamed, and several persons were car
fied out OF the hall f%ainting, unconscious and
bruised. 1t is strange that any number of
religious people, with common sense and
common decency, can be found to counten-
ance the presence and the disgraceful antics
of this mob.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03
A QUESTION OF DOLLARS.

1lh maj 0lldhoDCbAC anu VIZ
party may call 'damnable iteration" we take
leave to again present the figures of the
official record showing the difference in city
administration between the Republican and
the Democratic parties:
THE CITY DEBT AND ASSESSMENT.
May, 1874, when the Demo.
cratic party took control of
the city government, the in
debtedness of the city was.... $1,294,500.o0
Cash balance in the teasury... $259,67O.O0
Net 81 ,~O34,33O.61
May, 1876, when the Republi-
cans resumed control, the
Democrats left the CITY in
$1,000, 1850
Cash in the reasury.. S4O,431.57
Net $1,561, 734.O3
Net increase OF the debt of the .
city under Democratic admin
~istration OF two years...-... $3.50, 904.61
The Republican assessment of
city property in 1874 was.....$6 1,344,311.O0
Rate of assessment, $1.1O
on the 500.
The Democrats raised the as
sessment to. 500, 251, 749.OO
And the rate of assessment to
&1.5O on the 500.
The Republicans, when they re-
sumed control, reduced the as
sessment $780, ,245.OO
And the levy to 81 .12 on the
800.
REPUBLICAN N DEMOCRATIC EXPENSES.
Democratic expenses for the
two years they controlled the
city government were........ ST, 80, 90
Republican expense for the fol-
lowing twenJy-three months
Were--.-.- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $1,O3O, 1S3.OO
Difference in favor of Repub-
hoans at the date of the first
election after having resumed
control of affairs, was.--..-.. $685. 1856, 90
Now, this involves practically the whole
question, certainly the most important one,
at issue in the pending election. The citi-
zens and taxpayers of indianapolis are inter
ested IN a prudent and economical govern
ment. The Republican party may not give
what to each individual shall prove
all he would like; there may be
incidents and individuals in the government
which a, B or C might wish were different;
but how paltry all that, even at the worst,
by the side of the possibility of turning the
I6NeuueS u tHS CITY anu lie power Vi JdAd-
ton into the control of a party which in two
years bankrupted the treasury, reduced
credit until orders were hawked about the
streets at ninety cents on the dollar, in
creased the debt more than half q million
dollars, raised the assessment of property
nearly ten millions of dollars, increased the
rate of taxation from SLIP on the $10O to
$3.50, and then left the treasury
with q deficit of $4,000. What tax
payer will allow a party like this to obtain
control of the city government again, either
by his direct vote or by his failure to vote
for the Republican ticket? This is a plain,
simple business question. Is it worth the
doubling of your taxes to enjoy the felicity
of the control of a party which made the last
legislature infamous, which has raped the
benevolent institutions of the State to the
disgust of decent people the country over,
and whose candidate for mayor, in a weak
and bungling letter, advertises both his own
ignorance and incompetence and the fact
that he is the tool of all odious monopoly?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

PRINTING the letters of Messrs. McMaster
and Schmuck in a garbled form may be an
absolute necessity for the Democratic candi-
date; but it is none the less a disgraceful and
dishonorable piece of work for the Sentinel.
The simple, plain fact that Mr.. McMaster is
for new enterprises and that Mr.. Schmuck is
against them, has gone forth to the people.
The Sentinel cannot change the record by
mutilation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

The great fisheries exhibition in Liverpool
has been an event of the utmost importance,
in calling attention to the food supply of the
United Kingdom. The North sea is prac-
tically inexhaustible, and besides extending
the scope of employment and lettering the
condition of a portion of the population,
there is the added advantage of cheapening
the food of the people and adding to the va
riety of dishes upon the table. Sir Henry
Thompson, in his address, did not hesitate
to go to so apparently small a matter as the
manner of cooking. He very highly extolled
the cooking of fish by roasting in place of
boiling or frying. This method is
applicable to all varieties, and has
the advantage of retaining all the
nutrition and the juices and character
istic flavor of the fish. The mode of cook
ing is to place the fish in a tin a little deeper
than its own thickness, so as to retain all the
juices which by exposure to the heat will
flow out, the surface to be lightly spread
with butter. with a morsel or two added; the
dish to be then placed in a Dutch or Ameri-
can oven or in front of a clear fire. This, Sir
Henry asserted, gives that peculiar appetite
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

DRINKERS who are married men-if such
there be-will be interested in a judicial
definition of what constitutes the habitual
drunkard. In the divorce suit of Vincent
VS.. Vincent, recently tried at Washington,
three or four times a year was sufficient to
destroy a wife's happiness. In this particu-
lar case the husband preferred the counter
charge of drunkenness against the wife, but
she established the fact that the husband set
the example, and her prayer for a divorce
was granted,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

THE New York Tribune has tried its hand
in discovering the sentiment of the members
elect of the next House of Representatives.
The only important result is to show the ex-
istence OF a pretty decided feeling among
bumptious Democrats to rip up the tariff
question. This is, doubtless, the dish the
Democratic party is preparing to set before
the business and industrial interests of the
country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

Monopoly does not seem to be popular
with the people in any shape. The railroad
that is fighting its way into the city, against
the efforts of those who imagine they own
the streets, evidently has the sympathy OF the
public. The candidate who puts himself on
the side of monopoly, as Mr.. Schmuck has
done, can never be elected to office. AS a
private citizen Mr.. Schmuck has the right to
be the friend of the old street-car monopoly,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

higher plane OF action than my own. He
has worked in a higher field, and his work
will be more durable. TIL work of Mr..
Tennyson is of a higher order. 1 anticipate
for him the immortality for which England
and Scotland have supplied, in the course of
their long national life, many claims. The
poet laureate has written his own song in the
hearts OF his countrymen.'"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03
Mr.. McMaster's answer says:
THE Evening News, in a review OF the city

THE Evening News, in a review OF the city
campaign, says:
"Mr. McMaster, from his frank and manly
acceptance of the nomination to the present
stage of progress, has shown himself to be in
earnest for the welfare of the whole city and
everybody in it. Mr.. Schmuck is committed
to the proposition that he will use the public
interests for the benefit, exclusively, of one
class of citizens. The dullest can see that
this is a moral and legal wrong; and Mr..
Schmuck has, in addition, displayed General
Hancock's unfortunate ability of showing
his ignorance by pleading duties which do
not belong to him as a cover for his position
on the street railway question, which he is
afraid to define. y y = There is therefore
more involved in his defeat and Mr.. Nc
Masters election than a mere man triumph.
1t is The principle of fairness in the conduct
of the peoples business, and they should see
to it that this principle prevails in Mr., Nc
Masters election"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

Ex-REv W. II. H. MURRAY. better known as
Adirondack" is lecturing in New York on
christianity VS.. Theology" He holds that rea-
son leads us to reject the Christianity taught by
theOlogians, but that the Christianity taught by
Christ himself is worthy of our acceptance.
The public is perhaps not deeply interested in
Mr.. Murray's religious views, but it is possible
that his creditors may be moved to languidly
inquire whether he was practicing theology or
an exclusive piety of his own when he ran
away from Boston without paying his debts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03
To the Editor Of the Indianapolis journal.

Please state III The Journal who Generals
Sherman and Sheridan voted for for President
at the last presidential election, TO satisfy some
Democrats. j. II. b.
YLvANA, Ind.
Generals Sherman and Sheridan doubtless
know much better than we do, but, as they are
both sensible men, we make no doubt they voted
for James A. Garfield. But ask them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

WE print this morning the list OF pension
ers of the Sixth congressional district. To-
morrow we shall publish the list for the
Fifth district, consisting of the counties of
Hendricks, Putnam, Owen, Monroe, Morgan,
Johnson, Brown and Bartholomew.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

In its garbled and unfair republication of
Schmuck to the letter of the editor OF the
Indiana Tribune respecting their positions
upon the admission of the new street railway
company, the Sentinel says:
"The Journal, referring to Mr.. Schmuck's
letter, says that gentleman cannot be said to
have replied to the question so plainly put"
What question? The Journal does not print
the question. Why? Simply because if it
had done so, its would at once be
pronounced mendacious and unjust. The
Journal compliments Mr.. McMaster's
square talk upon the subject in contro-
versy."
In order that the Sentinel may under
stand "what question, F" we print in full Mr..
~Rappaport's letter, as follows:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. %, 1888.
"Mr. John l.. McMaster:
+ dear Sir-One of the most important ques-
lions which the people will have TO decide at
the next city election is this: Whether a corpo-
ration shall have the exclusive control of our
streets, or whether the whole population shall
exercise this right of property In the streets.
The question for the City Council is the monop-
oily question:
"If elected mayor of the city of Indianapolis,
you would have to decide the question III case of
a tie vote. 1t is therefore of Importance to the
people of this city to know how you would vote
in such case, and whether you are a friend of or
an opponent of the new is, the Metropoli-
tan-street railroad company.
I'VE ask you, respectfully, TO answer this ques-
ton, and i'll case of a refusal we consider you
an opponent of the new company.
"Most Respectfully,
"THE EDITOR OF THE INDIANA TRIBUNE"
The same letter was sent to Mr.. Schmuck,
except with the change of name and that it
was written in German.
This is the question. plainly put by Mr..
Rappaport: SIN case of a tie vote will you,
as mayor, favor or oppose the admission of
the new street railway company?' This is not
ambiguous. 1t is plain, direct, and could be
answered, yes or no. How was it answered?
The Sentinel cuts from the answers of
the candidates the essential parts, but we
give them again. Mr.. Schmuck's letter says:
II do not think it proper to answer the
question whether | am in favor of the new
or Metropolitan Street Railway Company or
any other corporation, because in case of my
election | would have, as an officer and rep
resentative OF the people, to decide whether
an application for certain privileges should
be granted or not. 1t would be as improper
as it would be for a candidate Tor a judgeship
10 say now he would decide a case II ne
should be elected, so it would be just as i'm
proper for a candidate for mayor to decide
such questions in advance"
Mr.. McMaster's answer says:
Your favor making inquiry as to my po-
sition on the new street railway is at hand.
In answer thereto l can heartily say that 1
am in favor of admitting it. y n y If an
opportunity offers, l shall vote in favor of
the new company"
We have given the question" and the an
swers. Which candidate answered frankly
to "the question so plainly put?' Does the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

A PHILADELPHIA pastor rises to inquire if the
church is honest. Six hundred members of a
Polish congregation at Wilkesbarre are not pre-
pared to say as to the church in general, but are
convinced that their pastor is a thief. Last Sum
day they met him at the door, and accusing
him of financial mismanagement, refused to al
low him to enter and celebrate mass.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

The calling of the three-per-cent. bonds, a
portion of which are held as security for
circulation by national banks, it is believed,
will have a tendency to restrict the currency.
and Comptroller Knox thinks there will be a
demand for more greenbaeks or silver GER
t~ifcates by the time Congress meets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

DURING the recent trip of Mr.. Gladstone he
was accompanied by Alfred Tennyson. At
the town of Kirkwall both distinguish ed
gentlemen received and accepted the freedom
of the burg at the hands of the corporation.
In his address, in acknowledgment of the
honor, Mr.. Gladstone said that Mr.. Tenny-
sons life and labor ~corresponded in point of
time nearly to his own, but, he remarked:
"Mr. Tennvson's exertions have been on a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

THE central committee of Massachusetts have
issued a campaign document, which is repre-
sented to be a very effective weapon. The mot
toes on the title pages are:
81 never knew what true happiness was until
/ lost my character" -Benjamin F. Butler.
than a nobOdy."-Gener B. F. Butler to General
Badly Smith.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

THE Hon. Josiah T. Walls, the negro ex-cors
gresham from Florida, has published a letter
favoring the nomination OF Gov. Ben. +. Butlef
for the presidency.
THE Massachusetts Republican State comlnis4
tee announces a list of 100 speakers, residing n
that State, who are to take an active part in tho
campaign, The committee also promises ;la
services of distinguished men from other States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

THE people of Paris have done a good
stroke Of business for Alfonso. The little
King was about played out with his own
folks, but now they are just bowling with
loyal enthusiasm. He will be solid enough
to have another escapade with a circus rider
if he wants to.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03
To the Ed1tor OF the -Inn,ananoIis Iousnal.

To the Ed1tor Of the Indianapolis JOURNAL:
Please give The highest total Indebtedness OF
the United States, and the present debt of the
United States. Us.
The public debt reached its highest point in
1866, when it amounted to S2,773, 236,l73 on
the lst of October the total debt, less cash in the
treasury, was 81. 521, 81 ,535.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

THE Sentinel cannot e~xtricate candidate
Schmuck from the awkward position in
which his street railway letter placed him.
Double-leaded shrieks from the organ
will have no avail. The people are against
monopolies and monopoly candidates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

A REPORT from a correspondent of the
Copenhagen Journal says that Lieutenant
Greedy was murdered by a mutinous crew.
The London Times discredits the rumor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

ION! that mine enemy would write a
book!'' said Job. With Candidate Schmuck
q book was not necessary; one small letter
did the business for him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

ELIZABETH DEAN, a New Jersey woman, has
just died at the age of eighty-fOur from the ef-
fects of tightlacing. She hung herself by the
neck with a corset string until she was dead, and
if that is not tight laclng what ls2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

TO the Editor u the fndianaDolis Journal:
Is there any law prohibiting stock running at
large on a public highwayf SUBSCRIBER.
OMEGA, Ind.
Stock is not allowed TO run at large in Indiana
except on a permit issued by county commits
siOners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

THE city election occurs on Tuesday next,
October 9. 1t is the first election for city
officers under the new law, and should call
out every voter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

Mr.. FREDERICK G. MATHER denies the au-
thorship of The Bread Winners" 1t is
still an open question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

THE workingmen of the city are done with
Schmuck, the monopoly candidate for may
or. His letter against any new street rail
way enterprise effectually killed his candi-
doou
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-10-03

THE word has gone out from Washington
that "the Democrats would not pin their