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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

ter way for combined labor to assert itself as
operation. Better than strikes, better
than boycotting, better than any method
involving violence or intimidation, is
the peaceable combination of workingmen
on the cooperative plan, by which they be-
come capitalists as well as laborers, and work
for share of the profits instead Of for daily
wages. This principle rightly applied can be
made Of inestimable value to the cause of la
Dor. And the general public also. would be
the gamer by the reduced cost of production
and consequent reduction Of price to the con-
sumner. In this case it is said the Knights of
Labor are prepared to deliver coal in Chicago
at from 81 to $3.50 per ton less than present
rates. That any railroad company should OPP
legitimate. so praiseworthy, aud so pregnant
with benefits to all parties is little less than
an outrage. If the railroads have refused to
carry coal for the Knights Of Labor it is proof
positive that the roads are not only monopo-
lies themselves but are in league with other
monopolies in utter disregard of the rights OF
the public and of their own obligations Rail
roads owe their charters and their corporate
existence to the people. They are creatures
of the people, and owe something to their Gre
ator. True, this fact is generally ignored in
railroad management, but it is a vital
fact, nevertheless. A point more directly
bearing on the present case is
that railroads are common carriers,
and as such it is their duty to treat all ship
pers alike. Under suitable regulations, such
as properly belong to the business, they must
serve the public and and all classes alike.
They cannot boycott any particular class nor
refuse to carry freight for one shipper on the
same terms they give another. Least of all,
can they be permitted to stand between the
public and one of the great necessaries Of life,
and lend themselves to an odious monopoly
by fragrant violation of their duty as COM
mon carriers If the knights of Labor desire
a good issue on which to lock horns with in
will deserve and receive the hearty sympathy
of the public, let them institute legal meas
carry coal for them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

WHILE it is good thing that the bill pro-
viding for the electoral count has been passed.
we are inclined to doubt the wisdom of the
provision whereby State may be disfran-
cbised of it's vote for President by disagree
ment between the two houses Of Congress. In
30 important matter as the disfranchsement
Of State, there should be a concurrence be-
tween the two houses. How our States rights
friends could have ever consented to such a
provision is somewhat remarkable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
consequence

1T is said that corrupt juror has been dis
covered in the McQuade jury in New York,
and that it is likely the second trial will be
brought to a summary close therefor One
man in the panel is stated to be a particular
friend Of one of the implicated "boodle" al
dermen, to have been patronized by him large
ly, and to have repeatedly declared that the
men who took the brides for their votes
on the Broadway franchise did right. and
that he would have done the same thing had
he been an alderman. If this can be sub.
stantiated, of course the man committed per-
jury in getting into the jury, and there may
have been scoundrelly practices by some un-
derling court officers by which the fellow be-
came a talesman. One long and costly trial
in this case has already proved abortive; the
present trial has been even longer and more
costly, it taking eight days to impanel the
jury. If this second hearing shall come to an
end by such an incident as is now reported
probable, the utmost power of the law should
be exerted to send the corrupt juror to the
State prison for an exemplary period If cor
ruption car extend into courts and paralyze
the functions of the law, then there is an end
to popular government. No penalty could be
too severe for such juror as is said to be on
the McQuade jury, or for the officer of court
who would be an accomplish with him for the
defeat of justice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

AT Mr.. Beecher's church, in Brooklyn, last
Sunday, the big organ was out of order and
the congregational singing was led by small
parlor organ. The pipe instrument has been be-
having badly for some time past, and in referring
to the fact from the pulpit Mr. Beecher said
that something must be done in regard to this
disastrous organized power in our gallery. The
instrument continued he, sis like great many
men; it is well equipped for business, but its mo-
tive power is gone. In this case the trouble is
with the water pump, and we are at the mercy
of the Trustees. But while improvements are
being made, thank GOD we are able to sing with
out an organ"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
Waees of steel-Workers.

PITTsBURG, Pa. Dec. l4-The rate of wages
to be paid steel-workers throughout the country
is now receiving serious consideration here. The
new scale goes into effect on Jan. /, and as the
rate adopted at the vast mills of Carnegie & Co.,
at Braddock, Pa, will have its bearing on nu-
merous other mills, great interest is manifested.
1t is stated that the employees at Braddock, who
are Knights of Labor. will demand general
advance ranging from 10 to 20 per cent, but that
no trouble in the settlement of the question is
anticipated as an arbitration committee, with
power to act, has already been appointed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

olize the manufacture Of the imitation butter
to the exclusion and injury Of smaller con-
Germs. What Mr.. George wants is to prevent
such plans from going into effect, and to put
it into the power Of any poor man who can af-
ford to pay the tax to make and sell as much
oleomargarine as be likes AS reformer and
philanthropist the ex-candidate for the New
York mayoralty is not an entire success. He
will achieve more glory by sticking to his
Utopian land schemes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

THE Cincinnati Enquirer, abiding to the
decision of Judge Ayres against the preposter-
Gus assumption of the Jennings county claim
ant, says of the case: cit will be unfortunate
fit goes out of the Supreme Court, as it cid
out of the Circuit Court, upon a mere ques-
ton of practice, without consideration of its
merits But perhaps the Supreme Court is
not so intensely partisan as was the lower tri-
bunal.' The Enquirer is right. The Supreme
Court consists of four Democrats and one Re-
publican, while the Circuit Court is unani-
mously Democratic, hence it is mot so in
tensely partisan as the lower tribunal" But
we have an idea that it will prove to be as
honest, and, therefore, will uphold the mani
testify just decision of Judge Ayres.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
Mining Companies Boycotted.

ST. Louis. Dec. 1.-two months ago the
Knights of Labor employed in Lammersck's
cooper shop were discharged and blacklisted, and
men belonging to no labor organization hired in
their places Lammersicks customers were
quested by the Knights to stop using his barrels
until the blacklisted names were stricken from
the roll. Among those that refused to do this
were the Camp Spring Milling Company and the
Regina Milling Company. of this city On ac
count of this refusal, boycott Endorsed by the
Central Labor Union and the Trades Assembly,
two powerful labor organizations, has been
issued against these companies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
OUR esteemed contemporary, the sentine

OUR esteemed contemporary, the Sentinel
succeeded, in measure, in carrying its point
There was caucus or a council of thirty-two
Democratic members elect of the House Of
Representatives held yesterday, the proceed
ings of which were attempted to be securely
locked within the hearts of several great
statesmen, conspicuous among whom was ex-
Speaker Jewett, who succeeded in carrying
Floyd county last month by small n.aior-
ity. Up to the hour of going to
press it was not discovered that
they had chosen a '1eader" which, it will be
remembered, was the principal purpose Of the
party organ in demanding that caucus be
held. Just what they did or did not do will
scarcely be authoritatively settled, unless they
choose to speak for themselves and to make
their proceedings public. We presume they
talked over the situation, and endeavored to
see what could be done to secure to their
party the fruits of the Infamous gerry
mander, passed to give the minority
the control of the State administration
so far as the Legislature could effect it.
There may have been the usual brag and
buster, and big talk, akin to the work of the
managers in the attempt to vitiate the cleo
ton for Lieutenant-governor, and to force a
false and fraudulent majority in the Legisa-
ture by instituting series of baseless con-
tests of the election OF Republican Senators.
None of these things have served to move
the Republican party from the straight con-
stitutional and legal line of action it has
chosen, and by which it will abide, and the
vaporings of the thirtytwo Representatives
elect whatever they may be, will be of no
consequence
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

1T is said the recent damaging fire in the
Illinois State-house was caused by the care
Ing. The Chicago Herald says: During
every session of the Legislature the building
is converted into huge dormitory, in which
committee clerks and other attaches, as we'll
lis honorable Senators and members of a
thrifty turn of mind, find free lodgings,
warmed. lighted and cared for at the public
cost" Here is hint for our authorities
when the new State-house comes to be occu-
MED
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

Henry GEORGE has temporarily abandoned
the land question to enter as he says, upon an
oleomargarine crusade. 1t might be supposed
from this that the good George intends to wage
war against the manufacture of bogus butter.
and in that way prevent the imposition upon
the poor man of anything but the genuine
product of the dairy; but not so. He thinks
ne has discovered a scheme on the part of ex-
tensiye dealers in pork and beef fats to monop.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
Miners Idle and a Long Strike Probable.

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Dec i4-All the leading
coal mines in this locality are idle, with little
prospect of a settlement, the mon coming out
because of the operators refusing to concede an
advance of 10 cents per ton. aud in accordance
with decision at the miners convention held
here last Wednesday, Several small country
banks, employing only few men, are still run
ming The miners at Mineral Ridge, west of
here are working on condition that if other min
ers are given the advance they are to receive it.
The outlook indicates long strike
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
The Chicago verdict Denounced.

NEW YORK, Dec. IA meeting tonight. of
District Assembly GA, Knights of Labor. COM
posed of printers. adopted this:
Whereas, District Assembly Ga while it has no
sympathy with things anarchca yet the manifest in
justice and unfarness displayed in the trial of those
men Anarchists), in Chicago deserve the condemna-
ton of all lovers of fair play; therefore,
Resolved, That District Assembly Ga join their
brothers throughout the United States in condemnng
the action of the judiciary of Chicago, and believe
that all lawful and honorable should be used to
depose said judiciary from using their monopolypur-
chased power in future
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

BY the way it was an Iowa weather sharp
who prophesied that one of the most terrific
storms of the century would occur between
the 4th and the 18th of this month. If it
doesn't hurry along the Iowa man will have
to 60 and join Virgins.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

GRIEF BEN MoHAMMED has no respect
whatever for American lecture courses, but
goes on his raids into the Congo country just
as if Stanley had no previous engagements
which would delay his appearance on the
ground %The Arab needs touch of United
States civilization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

THE ministerial associations of the country
are making terrible TODD over the demoral-
izing effects of grand-opera ballet dancing; but
still, SO far as known, such exhibitions had
nothing whatever to do with bringing about the
scandalous ministerial trials now in progress in
Boston, Brooklyn and Philadelphia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

IT is not resuscitated Know nothing lodge
that memorializes Congress against the con-
tinued encouragement of foreign immigration,
but German aid society of Wisconsin. The
memorial was presented in the Senate by Mr..
Spooner, and adds an expression against al
lowing foreigners to vote and hold Office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

If the Knights of Labor succeed in thwart-
ing the rapacity of coal dealers by furnishing
that fuel to consumers at reasonable rates
they will be entitled to liberal reward.
Some grateful citizens, at least, will be will
ing.to hand the next presidency over to them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
RAILROADS THAT NEED DIsc1prINrN

If the published statement is true that GER
tain railroads refuse to haul coai mined bv the
cooperative Knights of Labor in their own
mines, prompt measures should be instituted
to test the question as to the right Of the rail
roads to take such a stand. Specifically the
statement is that the Knights of Labor have
opened coal mines at points in southern In
diana and Illinois with view of managing
them on the cooperative plan. and are pre-
pared to put their coal on the market in large
quantities much cheaper than regular rates
but that the Ohio & Mississippi railroad re-
fuses to carry for them more than one car
load per day, while the Illinois Central re-
fuses to carry any at all. Ifthls is true, it is
great wrong on the part of the railroads,
and one which the knights Of Labor and the
public are equally interested in having speedi-
ly righted. The attempt of the knights to
mine and market coal by cooperative effort is
a strictly legitimate labor movement, and de-
serves to succeed. There is no fairer or bet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
A Union of Servant Girls.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 14.-At Greenvile, Pa,
union has been formed by domestic servants for
the purpose of advancing their wages so cents
week. Any girl refusing to join the union is to
be boycotted, as are merchants who refuse to
pay higher wages. The girls are united In the
movement and so far have gained their point
The movement is looked upon with considerable
amusement but no one seems inclined TO oppose
the action of the girls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

RAILROAD companies are common carriers.
The Illinois courts will have to decide
whether Knights of Labor have no rights that
they are bound to respect.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
ID. A 1o1 WIN Surrender rts Cbartsr

SEDALIA, Mo-, Dec. IA prominent knight
of Labor said last night that the charter of
district assembly No. 10l would be surrendered
on Jan. /. a majority of the locals having voted
to attach themselves to the State assemblies
The locals in Indian Territory, embracing a
membership Of about four thousand, will be at
tached to the General Assembly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
Cincinnati Coopers IDaugurate a Strike

CINCINNATI, Dec. IA The coopers OF this city
and Riverside stopped work this morning, be-
cause the proprietors refused to sign the scale
of wages prepared by the workmen. The scale
Is very full fixing prices for all kinds of work,
and demands that days work shall not exceed
ten hours. including lunch time, with an hour
off on Saturday, without loss of pay. Efforts
have been made during the past two weeks to
reach an agreement, but all have failed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

"FRANKIE" takes a little tilt at the news
papers. 1t will rot be long until the Cleve
lands, and all their tribe, will be wholesomely
forgotten. They are, one and all, rare and
radiant lot of parvenues.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

CONGRESSMAN Cox, of North Carolina
thinks there is something in name, and
wants to be Turkish minister. His only
other claim is that he was defeated in the late
election; but this will not have much weight,
since so many others are in the same fix and
not enough presidential rewards Of merit to
w oronnd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

HoN. JOSEPH E. MCDONALD is again being
mentioned as possible Cabinet officer to
succeed Manning or Garland Are they al
ready beginning to let Joseph down easy
from his coming senatorial disappointment?
Promises may be easy to fall upon, but they
will fatten out very soon and lose their sooth-
;n0 effect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
J. H. RaverIv,s Case Pos,nore,,

CHICAGO, Dec. l4.-The case of j. H. Haverly
which was set for hearing this morning on ha-
beas corpus writ. was, on request of counsel on
both sides, postponed until Tuesday next A
telegram was received from New York creditors,
on whose complaint Haverly was arrested, ask
ing for delay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

CONGRESSMAN OATES, of Alabama. has intro
duced bill doing away with congressional
funerals. The next thing the reaper will be
moving Oates, and what about congressional
funarals than2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

WE have before remarked that the clipper
air of Boss Tweed left him even before he put
On his suit Of striped clothes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
The Knit-Goods Hills Increasine rheir roroe.

AMSTERDAM, ~ Y, Dec. 14.-All of the knit
goods mills are now running with an increased
force of non-union men. 1t is reported that
1000 Knights of Labor have resigned from the
order within a short time. A boycott has been
declared by the Knights of Labor against ner.
chants and newspapers unfavorable to them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

The Standard Oil Company is going into
che natural gas business rather extensively.
This organization may not want the earth, but
IL shows disposition to monopolize the FULL
aess thereof
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15

Coming from foreign source, this memorial
may be regarded as one of the curiosities of
the times
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-15
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-06-26
Crop Prospects.

The report of the Agricultural
Bureau for June is highly encourage
aging as to all the important crops
But it should not be forgotten that
though published June 10, the report
is necessarily based upon information
collected mainly in the month of
May. AS to winter wheat, it is
sufficient reply to the widely current
reports of great injury to that crop in
May that the Bureau estimates the
condition June only about 2 percent
below that of May /, or 1927, and in
1884, when the largest crop on record
was harvested, the average reported
by the Bureau for June was SO. For
this reason it is difficult to understand
the Bureau estimate that the yield
this year will little exceed twelve
bushels per acre, for in 1884 it was
about thirteen bushels. Moreover, il
should not be forgotten that there has
been much complaint of drouth since
these reports were gathered, and
though the latest accounts show that
rain has given general relief, there
are also reports of some injury by
frost in part of the spring wheat re-
giou. Nevertheless, the reported
changes since June 1 can hardly jus.
tify a great reduction in the estimate
of yield, and the Bureau report of
condition at the beginning of the
month would Indicate a yield of $780,
100000 bushels.
The reports of increased acreage in
cotton are important. Though the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-06-26
State of Trade.

NEW YORK, June 18.-Special tele-
grams to Brddstretts report with an
unusual degree of unanimity only a
moderate activity in general COM
mercial and industrial lines. Excep-
tons are noted at Chicago, st. Louis
and Milwaukee, where there is fair
business, as well as st. Paul, Duluth
and New York, and each record full
average volume of transactions.
The approach of the customary
mid summer dullr ess is reported to
characterize genera! trade at almost
jail interior points. The domestic
,Soney markets with few exceptions
are unchanged, funds Offering being
In excess of demand. Money is active
at Duluth and Milwaukee, only mod
erately so at Chicago and notably
less scat Kansas City.
The New York stock market con-
tinued 0 exhibit bullish tendencies
this week and prices generally adj
vanced. Bonds are unusually strong.
Money IN call is easy at 14(2 per-
cent, Freign exchange is strong
with continued gold shil ments, and
commercid paper dull and scarce.
Special Wheat crop reports to Brad
streets continue favorable. the excep-
lions beingin Kansas and Michigan.
TIE plant has been delayed in North
ern Minnesota.
The wheat market continues dull
and depressed.
The signs Of firmness in hog pro-
ducts are observed.
Abundant rains in the cotton re-
gions cause trouble from grass in the
Atlantic and Eastern Gulf States, and
to smaller extent in the Mississippi
Valley.
The dry goods distribution for six
months will compare favorabIy with
the early half of last year. There is
better tone and slight advance in
some lines of bleached cottons. The
next opening of wooden goods is ex-
pected to be at higher figures.