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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
Personal and Society.

Herman BamberRer has been confined to his
bed for several days with erysipelas
Mr. and Mrs. f. p Ashland and children, of
Chilltcothe. o., are guests of friends in this
city.
MIR Henry L. Benham, OF Cincinnati, former.
ly resident Of this city spent yesterday with
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson. of Spokane Falls,
w. t., arrived yesterday, and expect TO locate
here permanently.
Miss Annie Warren, OF Terre Haute, is the
guest of Mrs. 0. B. Jameson North Della
ware street. and will remain until Monday.
Mr.. D. o. Adams, brother-in-law of Patrol
man Thos c. Moore, is lying dangerously i'll at
his residence, No. 81 North Arsenal avenue.
The mosher Of John B. Elan gdied Yesterday
morning in Ohio. and he will not he homo until
after the funeral which will probably be on
Sunday.
Mrs. May Wright sewall will deliver her
leesure 1.-THE Domestic and Social
before thesFree Kindergarten and Childrens Aid
Society, at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, on
Tuesday afternoon, at o'clock.
The young people of the First Baptist Church
gave q supper and social at the church last
night which was well attended. The tables
were tastefully decorated. and the menu q very
palAtahle one. The entertainment which fol-
lowed was very enjoyable, and Mics Mamie
Branham, Miss Mary Maxwell and Mr.. Frank
Richards took part.
Mrs. Henry Bsebe. of Put-in-Bay. is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Geo. H West on North Della
ware street, and yesterday Mrs West gave a
thimble party to q few Of Mrs. Beebes old
friends. The time was spent in pleasant con-
versatien and work and after refreshments the
guests were given little sphere baskets with
flowers, as q souvenir.
The subjects for the Woman's Club yesterday
were institutions for the Physically Defect
ive," by Mrs. w. B. Allen; 'Institutions for
the Mentally Defective" by Mrs. Victor Hend-
ricks, and the conversation which followed on
"Am Ny Brothers Keeper" was led by Mrs
was. for president. Mra Henry Coburn; vice.
president Mrs. e. @. Wiley; recording secretary.
Mrs. James M. Winters; corresponding secrs.
tary. Miss Belle Sharpe; chairman of the execu-
tive committee, Mrs. e. r. Hodges
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The Cron Outlook.

An agent Of the Chicago Board of Trade was
in the city yesterday and at the Office of the
State Board of Agriculture reported that the
wheat crop this year would be failure. He
said it would not be more than one-third of q
yield. az far he could judge in travelling
through Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana He
came here from Columbus and along the route
the fields are being replowed and planted with
corn. His views are regarded as somewhat ex-
travagant, but there can be no doubt of the
wheat being in poor condition in the center
counties it is reported good and the percentage
promised is rs, but in the central counties it
will not be more than Be. Clover is failure,
and oats, it is reported, but observers say
that corn will be excellent The season is ten
DAYS behind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
at the Churches.

Evangelist Rule will preach at the gospel
meeting. in Meridian-street Hall, tomorrow
evening.
+. Bishop Knickerbacker will make the semi
annual visitation of ST. Paul's Church. to-mor-
row morning at I0:45 o'clock, confirming class
presented by DR.. Jenckes, and administering
the holy communion. All are invited.
The monthly illustrated sermon'to. morrow at
Plymouth Church, will be on the Life of Jesus
in Galileen The following pictures will be
shown: "Questioner of the Sphinx" Vedder
worn Out" Faed; Christ the CONSIDER"
Scheffer: Madonna of the Chair" Raphael
1.-The Cleaners" Millet; MARY Washing the
Feet of Jesus" BArrias; same by Veronese;
same by Ricai MARY of Magdala," Rossetti;
same by Murilio
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
Local News Notes.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Eugene Meyers and Carrie Houck. Edward
Helms and Ollie NJ. Woodward
Adjutant-general Koontz has been compli-
mented by the Veteran Light Artillery of Elk
hart 1t has presented him with gold-mounted
buge.
The following building permits were issued
yesterday: Mrs. Martha Thompson, improve
ments to frame dwelling at No. q Fletcher
avenue. 5000; Albert Christina, three-room cot
tage on Michigan street, near Archer. 5000; Fred
Kerschue addition TO frame residence at No.
689 South Meridian street. $780,
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Deaths or Hale ana WHOLE.

F. E. Hale, of Indianapolis, whose disappear
ance from Washington City some weeks ago
caused his family and friends great anxiety, died
day before yesterday at Atlanta. Ga. Nothing
was ascertained as to his whereabouts until g.
J. Everett received telegram yesterday an
nouncine his death. Mrs. Hale is with friends
in Washington.
Office OF Auditor OF State, died at his home in
New Albany day before yesterday. Ten days
ago be was compelled to cease work on account
of his weak condition. caused by disease Of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
The " M. q. A.

The Sunday-sehooi teachers meeting whl oc-
cur at noon to-day, and tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock the social song service will take place,
the singing of the double male quartet from
First Baptist Church being feature of the pro-
gramme An address by the Rev. W. f. Sheri-
dan will be given, and short talks and gospel
hymns will fill up the rest of the session. The
singing class Monday evening is great feat
ure of interest Prof Becher wants twenty
five more young men to join it. The chorus
will soon be ready for song service and sere-
radAa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
Business Enterprises.

Articles Of incorporation were fled yesterday
with the Secretary of State for the Ligonier
Military Band Manufacturing Company, the In
dianapolis Electrotype Company and the
Dnnkirk Handle Company. The first has So. 600
capital. with Lon d. Fleming James r. Beazel
w. G.. Brown and others as directors, and the
second SIS. 900 capital, C. B. Wauamaker. A. w.
and A. j. Marshall being the directors. The
capital stock of the third company is $40. 600 and
james Boyce, VIM. NJ Serviss and John NJ.
Cleveland are the incorperators.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
MINOR CITY MATTERS.
To-Dav,a Doings

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CoNvENTToN-Tomlin-
hnson Hall, 10 A.
FRRBEL ANNIVERSARY-Grsnd Operahouse,
afternoon.
LEAGUE Observation-Disclosures and Chicago,
$50 o'clock p NJ.
CYCLISTS oPERAHOUSE-Kate Claxton, after.
noon and evening.
THE MUSEUM-Benn EFT Moulton Opera Company,
afternoon and evening
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
Cheap Excursions-Look.

The l., B. 81 W. will run a series OF cheap ex-
cursions TO Iowa. Minnesota, Dakota. Nebraska,
Kansas, Arkansas, Texas and New Mexico. leav-
ing indianapolis April "a, May and %, June 5
and 10, 1885, For particulars call at No. 1873 s.
Illinois street (opposite new Union Station.I
GEORGE BUTLER, General Agent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
A 1r,dee Conrracs Awarded.

The County Commissioners yesterday award
ed the contract for the construction OF the
bridge over White river on the Flick gravel
roAd. near North Indianapolis. TO Hicks s.
Holmes, Of this city The iron-work will be
done BY the Canton Bridge Company. The
total cost Of the bridge is TO be s2l 900
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21

We have on sale now Door Bolt that permits
the door to open from four to six inches, and no
furthef until the door is shut and strap thrown
back. BY this means a tramp or burglar cannot
force his way. and the door can be left open all
night for ventilation. When shut it makes a
permanent bolt. Call and see it work at 30
South Meridian street
HILDEBRAND & FUGATE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
! The New York Store
Established 1851



Our Lace Department is re-
plete with all the novelties of
the season.
We are showing new and ell
egant Dresses in 45-inch Chan
lilly and Guipure Laces from
ST. to S. per yard.
New patterns in Beaded Nets
for fronts and panels.
Our lines of Torchon and
Medices Laces are very COM
plete.
T. S.-Look at our Hosiery
stock, and ask for the Indel-
ible, Absolutely Fast Black
Hosiery.
PRICES ALWAYS IN PLAIN FIGURES.
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ATTENTION is called to the want column, OF
an agent for the u. S. nj. P. Association.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21
l4attinr Ahsad of Tranns and Rurglara.

SPRING style hats at ''Ssaton's Hat Store. %
North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21

SKI display in wan. L. Elders windows.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-21

Don't Buy Until You See
The Alaska Hardwood Refrigerators; antique
finish; produces better results with less ice than
any other Also have full line IN & d. "wrought
steel Ranges. Call and see or send for circular.
VIM H BENNETT g Son. 50 S. Meridian ct.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

the ear of the majority to the exclusion
of the tariff reformers, (which looks
very much like pleading the baby act,
or an attempt to start a back fire to
shield the authors of the Mills bill from
the very reasonable structures upon
the dark-lantern methods to which
they resorted in framing that measure.
The minority report further declares
that the Mills bill is framed in the in
terest of the public treasury; the other
in the interest of private pockets. The
one is framed in the interest of the
whole people; the other in the interest
of 300, 900 manufacturers. The substi-
tute not only retains duty on raw wool
butincreases the duty from ten to eleven
cents pound on clothing and combing
wool; the existing duty is retained on
carpet woods, which all parties agree
are produced in this country, and the
changes made in the manufactures of
wool increase the taxation, and to that
extent increase the cost of the manu-
featured articles and especially the
cheaper grades-the clothing of the
poor.
The current fallacies which the free
traders are proclaiming in congress, in
the press, and on the stump, are reiter-
ated, and the contest maintained along
the line of the presidents message, his
letter of acceptance and the provisions
of the Mills bill. In the view of the
minority, the senate bill is altogether
wrong and pernicious.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

ton, he gives the figures showing the
export of wool direct to the United
States from Melbourne since 1871. In
the five years preceding 1888, the ag-
gregate number of bales exported was
1858; in the five years succeeding
1888, 76, 514. That is to say, after con-
gress had lowered the duty on wool ten
per cent, the port of Melbourne
alone, in five years, nearly doubled
its expectations direct to the
United States. These facts tally
with the sheep and wool statistics
of the United States officials. The do
nestle wool product rapidly declined
after the lowering of the duty, and the
imports increased. In 1881 there were
in the country 50,G00,OOO sheep; in
1885, 100000 900. In 1882 the imports
of wool were G5, 100000 pounds; in
1887, ia, 900, 900 pounds Is ii strange
that foreign countries advocate free
trade for America? If a tariff rcduc-
ton of ten per cent enabled a single
port to double its expectations TO the
United States, how would the wool
merchants of Australia flourish with
wool absolutely free?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

directly through county supervision;
but prominent teachers and school
officers had adopted the plan of the
town system as affording the most prom
Using means for both supervision and
the equalizing of taxes, and the results
of the trial of the system in several
towns seemed to justify the conclusion
to make the fight for the schools along
the line of town management. The
commission has reported bill for the
revision of the school laws with addi-
tional provisions for efficient super
vision and for equalizing taxation. 1t
provides for a superintendent of edu
cation, who shall have general super
vision of the schools and hold insti-
tutes in each county of the state, of
sufficient frequency and adequate
length to make them effective. The
specifications of the details of his duties
make the office no sinecure.
The governor, with the advice aud
consent of the senate, appoints at each
session of the legislature supervisors
of schools in each county, providing
for them salary that should command
the services Of competent men. These
officers are to have the immediate
supervision of the schools under the
general control of the superintendent
of education. Provision is made for
examinations and for granting certili-
Gates, which, so far as can be done by
statute, should secure efficiency in
teachers. The issuing Of certificates
to candidates under eighteen years is
forbidden. The selection of text
books and all the details of administra-
ton are carefully provided for.
The state tax is raised to eighteen
cents, with a plan of division that
should secure an equitable distribu-
ton. The bill is quite voluminous. We
give at this time only its most promi
nent features, of which its details are
chiefly Celebrations. The district sys-
TEN and organization is retained. Here
is measure which provides for efficient
supervision and for substantial equality
of taxation. 1t also retains the town
system of school control. 1t ought to
be, in the main, satisfactory to all con-
cerned and we confidently predict that
il will
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10
Report of the School Commission.

The condition of public schools in
this state has for years caused observ-
ant and thoughtful citizens much
solicitude, and the remedy for the low
estate of popular education has been
the subject of much earnest discussion.
There has been much greater de-
gree of unanimity about the disease
than about the means of cure. The
town system of administration was
proposed as panacea for the ills of
the school system, but the patient
stoutly resisted every attempt to adj
minister this remedy, Two years
ago those whose desire for good
schools was stronger than their preiu-
dices or prepossessions respecting sys-
TENS, realizing the necessity for positive
and progressive treatment, united in a
proposition to create commission to
investigate the whole matter of the
condition of the schools and the school
laws, and to report to the legislature at
its next session. The feeling was that,
if there was any measure of school re-
form on which the friends and oppo-
nents of systems could unite, no time
should be lost in seeking and adopting
that measure. The commission, it was
believed, would pave the way to united
action. The report of the commission
will, we think, confirm the hopes of its
friends.
Efficiency of supervision and uniform
ity in the rate of taxation were the es-
sential points in any scheme of school
reform. Years ago we strongly advo-
Gated state superintendent, exercised
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10
Political Notes.

THE returns from the Connecticut
town elections show large republican
gains in majority of the towns.
What's the matter with Connecticut?
Oh, she's all right.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has just re-
turned from another fishing excursion.
Next President Harrison stays at home
and attends to business and will, we
hope, continue to do so, after he as
sumes the responsibilities of the presi-
dental office.
THE New York Standard, Henry
Georges paper, says that out of fifty
two labor leaders interviewed on the
subject of their political preferences,
fifty declared they would not support
Governor Hill. 1t is good omen when
such men refuse to support the candi-
date of the liquor interest.
WHILE j. G.. Blaine was speaking to
a large assembly some time ago,
loafer shouted from the crowd, $50 to
h-ll, Blainen to which the latter re-
piled: "This is the first time in all my
extensive travelling both in this and the
old country, that l have been rendered
public invitation to the democratic
headquarters"
A CAMPAIGN club of saloon-keepers
has Just been organized in New York
in Mr.. Cleveland's interest, and it
pledges itself to turn out in the demo-
cratic professions with thousand men.
1t is to be presumed that their duty will
be to carry banners and transparencies
declaring that the republican party is
the " free whiskey" party.
TRENTON, n. J. Gazette: "The cost
of crockery to the consumer has been
reduced by one-half since 1870. Es-
tmating that the country has used
5000, 900 worth each year since that
time, the protective policy has saved
to the country in the eighteen years, in
the item of crockery alone, almost a
hundred millions of dollars"
COUNCIL GROVE, Kan, Republican:
"The free-traders say that carpets cost
thirty per cent more in America than
in England. But they fail to explain
why it is that the laboring men of the
United States have carpets on the
floors of their homes, while the labor
ing men of England not only do not
have carpets, but often no floors"
THE emancipation of women is
marching on in the West, too. Judge
Davenport of Kansas City, in deciding
the case of woman who was arrested
there for appearing on the street in
mems apparel, gives the opinion that
there is nothing in the laws of the state
of Missouri to interfere with woman
wearing trousers whenever and wher-
ever she wants to. The world do move
EVANSVILLE JOURNAL: "Repub-
licans of Indiana seem to appreciate
their relation to the canvass and the
responsibility devolved on them. They
are thoroughly aroused and deeply in
earnest. The popular enthusiasm has
never been surpassed in this stage of
the canvass in any former year. The
people are moving. If the election
was held tomorrow the republicans
would carry the state beyond doubt"
BETWEEN the two stars in the
shoulder of Orion Says the Democratic
st. Paul Globe can be seen, with a
good telescope, the comet whose advent
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

OFTEN when new enterprises are
conceived, their projectors do not fore
cast some of their best results. Did
any one think that the building of the
library annex and the conversion of
the old library room into spacious re-
ception chamber would afford at the
capital the means for 50 delightful
and desirable a custom as Governor
Ormsbee instituted Wednesday even
ing? OF the many benefits accruing
from the state-house enlargement, the
pleasant social assemblage conceived
and arranged by the retiring executive
and his wife is by no means the least.
We say that Governor Ormsbee has in
stituted a custom. Whether that was,
incidentally, his purpose or not, it is
undoubtedly a fact and it is a mighty
good institution. 1t helps to break the
legislative ice that encumbers the early
movements of the general assembly.
The first reception was highly social,
entirely free from conventional tram
mels. 1t served the purpose of a social
ice-breaker admirably. Very rarely in
Vermont is governor elected who d,
like President Cleveland, sits up nights
worrying about a surplus" or who
can afford to sink his munificent salary
in single entertainment so elaborate
as some that have been given. The
new departure is more republican, and
so more sensible and wholesome every
way. Let it be perpetuated-and all
the people say Amen.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

THE proceedings attending the organ
ization of the general assembly were
quite uneventful. In the House Mr.
Grout had, on the republican side, no
opponent for the speakership. The
unanimity of his selection was tribute
to his popularity of which he may justly
be proud. That was hardly a spartan
band of democrats which, numbering
nineteen strong, and, having put Mr.
Furman into the Imminent deadly
breach " for the speakership, rallied
only five faltering votes TO his support
Very great indeed is the demoraliza-
ton, numerically and morally, of the
Vermont democracy. Mr.. Stickney
was too strongly intrenched behind
a long record of efficient service as
clerk to invite a contest for the office,
and he was unanimously reelected
by a uiuo rOce vote. Over the chap
laincy arose the usual biennial scram-
BILE. 1t hardly conduces to reverence
for sacred things TO hear arguments
that might be made from the stump,
in an active political canvass, gravely
addressed to members to secure the
election of reverend gentlemen to
the Office of chaplain. We venture the
prediction that the continued employ
ment of partisan political practices and
methods in advancing the candidacy of
clergymen and procuring their election
as chaplains will result ultimately in
changed methods of selecting the man
of prayers. In the Senate Mr.. Brownell
had no rival for the Office of secretary.
Senator Bates of Caledonia was chosen
president pro tenn, and pleasantly made
his acknowledgements for the honor
conferred.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-10-10

Mr.. MORTON has published his let
ter of acceptance of the republican nom
nation to the vice-presidency. 1t is
short and to the point. OF a protective
tariff he says "For myself, as a citi-
zen and as a candidate, | do not hest
tate to declare that from long observa-
ton | am an unwavering friend of the
protective system. In business life
extending now over forty years, | have
witnessed and compared the effect upon
the country of a revenue tariff tending
to free trade with a protective tariff
encouraging home industries. Under
the former the development of the
country has always been arrested, while
under the latter il has uniformly been
promoted. To men who earn their
bread by the sweat of their brows the
difference between the two systems is
that Of narrowing chances on the one
hand and expanding opportunity on the
other. Free trade would open Amer
lean competition with the whole world.
Protection reserves America for Amer
leans, natives and adopted