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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-12-11

the lowest price, not above the maximum
fixed by the act, merit being also consid-
cred.
''Thus construed no violence is done to
the language of any part OF the statute,
every part and clause of it is given sub
stantial and beneficial effect, in harmony
with every other part, and remedy for
the old mischief is fully attained. This is
in harmony also with the immemorial
policy of our state, which, as far as may be
found convenient, confers upon local and
municipal authorities the control, In adj
ministration, of local concerns. The wis
dom of this policy in general has, so far as
| know, never been controverted in lndi-
ana, and without now calling in question
the power OF the legislature to change it,
as to the matter of public schools, do not
think the courts can be justified in assum-
ing that legislation was intended to in
fringe upon it, unless the language en-
ployed. and a mischief existing and at
tempted to be cured, indicate clearly and
afiirmatively that such result was really
intended.
''If it were conceded thst the language
of the statute is equally susceptible of
construction which would make the use
OF the new books in our schools compul-
sory-which l do not think-the result
would be the same. Nothing is better
settled by all authority than that in that
case the Interpretation must be adopted
which will bring the new statute into
agreement with the old one, avoid repeal
by impl cation, and give effect to the prin-
ciple that repeal by implication shall not
be favored.
at follows as a conclusion that the fifth
paragraph of the return is good upon
demurrer. If other books had been
adopted and in use in the schools of the
township, with the approval of the defend
ant, the statute does not require him to
supersede them. The new books could
not at present be used in the schools of the
township, and, inasmuch rs the duty of
the defendant is only to provide them for
use in the Schools he has not failed in its
performance"
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M'KINLEY AT THE HEAD.
MADE CHAIRMAN OF WAYS AND MEANS
Judge Kelley Refuses Longer to serve-The
Bills Introduced-The New Legislation
Propos ed-The Beef Investigation-
Other Washington News.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Speaker Reed has
announced some of the most important
committees of the house. There is some
surprise that he should have named all
tariff reformers on the democratic side Of
the ways and means and that Pig Iron Kel-
ley's name does not appear among those of
the members of that committee. This lat
ter is explained by the fact that he wrote
to Speaker Reed, requesting to be excused
from further service on this laborious
committee on account of his age and the
present condition of his health. The
speaker thereupon provided an honorable
place for him by making him chairman of
the committee on manufactures and nam
ing prominent men as his associates. The
committees announced to-day are as fol-
lows:
Ways and Means-McKinley Burrows,
Bayne, Dingley, McKenna, Payne, LaFol-
lette, Gear, Carlisle, Mills, MeMillin,
Breckenridge ARK and Fowler.
On ropriations-Cannon Butter
worth, McComas, Henderson (Ia) Peters,
Coggswel, Belden, Morrow, Brewer
(AIich.) Randall, FoTney, Sayres, Breckin-
ridge Ky and Dockery.
On Manufactures Kelley, Burrows, E.
B. Taylor (O.), Arnold, Morse, Sanford,
Wilson w. Va, Bynum, Williams ILL.,,
Crimes and Fowler.
Elections = Rowen, Houk, Cooper,
Haugen, Lacey pa, Dalzell, Bergen,
Greenhalge, Comstock, Crisp, O'Ferrell,
Cultivate, Maish, Moore Tex and Wike
Qn.)
AIileage-Lind, Townsend (Pa.), Wal
lace (Aass.), Clunie, Pennington.
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Co. had the contract, but it was made in
the name of Scanned. The beef was de-
ivered to the hospital in wagons of four
different firms, in terms of about a week
each.
William H. Hoover testified that he is
a butcher in Washington. He said that
Mr.. Carroll told him last spring it would
not be wise for him to bid on government
contracts for, if the witness or any of his
friends got any of these contracts. the
Chicago beef men would not sell the wit
ness any meat and would drive him out of
the market. Witness, however, did bid
and secured some small contracts. where
upon the threats outlined bv Mr.. Carroll
were carried into effect. None of the
agents OF the Chicago firms Armour d
Co, Swift q Co. and Nelson Morris would
sell witness meat nor any of his friends
who tried to purchase for him. Complaint
was made to the Chicago houses direct bv
witnesses through an attorney. Armour
d Co., and Nelson Morris answered, say
ing that they did not countenance any
such proceeding. In order to test the
genuineneSs of these letters, witness took
a friend and endeavored to buy meat OF
the representatives of these Chicago firms
but could not do so at the market rates.
They asked him two or three times the
regular rates and they have never since
sold him any meat.
Gen. 0mohundro, Washington salesman
for Nelson Morris, was called to the stand.
"You have heard Mr. Hoover's state
ment?" asked Senator Vest.
eyes, sir"
us it true?"
eyes, sir"
"Did you have instructions to sell to
him at prices = or cents above the mar
ket rates? ?"
81 did"
"For what reason ?"
mo reason was given"
Are these instructions now in force ?"
"No, sir"
Witness said he furnished meat to the
Hamptoninstitute. Virginia, aud to various
government Institutions in this city, at
regular intervals. He did not know who
had the contracts; had been told his en-
plOyer had one, but never seen it.
John Hoover, brother of w. II. Hoover,
confirmed the statement of the latter as
to the representatives of the Chicago deal
ers to sell him (witneSs) meat, because he
had bought for his brother. This boycott
lasted a month or six weeks. 1t was lifted
while the committee was in the West pur-
suing its investigation.
"Any of them will sell to me now" he
said.
Santus Authe, butcher of twenty-five
years experience, accompanied Mr. W. H.
Hoover in his round to the Chicago
dressed beef agents, and confirmed the
latter's testimony of the refusal of the
agents to sell them meat at all, at first. and
afterward only at prices largely above
market rates,
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voorhees, on the Tariff.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Sin the senate to-day
Mr.. VOORHEES, offered a long preamble and res
olution in reference to tariff taxation, which he
asked to have laid upon the table for the pres
ent.
1t declared that all existing tariff taxes on
foreign merchandise should be so revised, re-
pealed. or amended, as TO provide: (1) For
the collection of a sufficient amount of revenue
to pay the expenses of the government ecO-
nomically administered; the principal and in
terest of the public debt as they fall due, and
liberal pensions: but not a dollar more. (2)
For the taxation of all articles of luxury at he
highest practicable rates, and for the reduction
of taxes on all necesSaries of civilized
life, such as salt, sugar, wooden goods iron,
steel and other staple commodities to the low
est possible rates consistent with a tariff for
revenue for nothing but revenue. (2) For
the curtaiment and overthrow, as far as poSsi-
BILE. of all monopolies in trade by the enlarge
ment of the free list to the full extent that the
same can be done without impairing and en-
dangering the necessary revenues of the gov
ernment, having in view at all times and under
ell circumstances, a liberal policy of trade with
the people of foreign countries. and the estab-
lishment of equal and exact justice amongst our
own citizens, with exclusive privileges to none.
Mr.. VOORHEES, will hereafter call up the resOlu-
ton and address the senate upon it,
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YOUNG DEMOCRACY
Receives encouragement From Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland.

Receives Encouragement From Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, Dec. 5.-The Young Men'G
democratic club of Canton, o., celebrated the
second anniversary OF President Cleveland's
tariff message TO congress tonight with
speeches, a banquet and ball. Col {. ;. Brice
and other well-kDown democrats were present
Letters OF regret were received from ex-Presi.
dent Cleveland, G0v.-elect Campbell, ex-Gov.
Hoadly, Congressman Mills and Others Presi-
dent Cleve' and's letter was as follows:
"NFw YORK, Nov. 22-I am pleased with the
invitation you extend to Mrs. Cleveland and
myself to be present at the anniversary meet
ing of the Young Mems democratic club on the
9Th dayof December. If the exercises you con-
template and outlined in your letter carried
out. ali who attend them are certainly promised
q rare exposition of sound doctrine from the
eloquent and able speakers you have secured.
! am sorry that owing to other engagements,
we must be among the absent ones. The spirit
and tone OF your letter. so far as il relates to the
purposes of your cub, are very gratifying.
The constantly growing interest manifested by
ouryoungmen in the principles ofthe democratic
party constitute, IN my opinion, the most relia'
bic nope of their ascendancy. Ii at any time
in the past it has with any truth been said that
our party did not invite 10 its standard the en-
terprising and thoughtful young men of the
country to-day such an allegation shall be dis.
puted. and these men, keenly alive 10 their
country's welfare, quick to discover the needs
of the present, and ready, IN the freedom of
untrammeled thought 10 follow in the path
way OF good citizenship, can be safely trusted
with political responsibilities. Hoping your
meeting will be very successful, am yours
truly, GROVER CLEVELAND"
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SCHOOL BOOKS IN MONTGOMERY.
Trust Agent Predic:s the Benton County
Decis on Good Effects of the Law.

A Trust Agent Predic;s the Benton County
Decs on Good Effects of the Law.
To THE EDIToR-Sir: On Nov. 8 prom
inent book agent of Charlottesville in
formed a prominent citizen of this place
that a decision was soon to be made
against the Indiana school law and gave to
our citizen the substance of the Benton
county decision as it was afterward rem
dered. This same agent proposed to the
Waynetown gentleman that, if he would
assist them (meaning the firm of which he
was agentl TO get rid of the Indiana
school books, said Waynetown man would
be handsomely provided for and given a
lucrative business. We send this because
1T supports the charges made by THE
SENTINEL. 1t would be interesting to know
how this Charlottesville book agent knew,
before hand, what would be the decision
OF the Benton county judge.
There has been no complaint about the
new books, except by one poor, illiterate,
sore-eyed pauper, who wanted the town.
ship to pay the robber prices rather than
have his children taught in the new books.
Outside of paid agents, there is nowhere in
the county any complaint against the new
books, except from the pauper element,
which depends upon the trustees Of the
several townships to buy books for their
children. Marked copies of the Indianap-
oils Journal are being sent to prominent
teachers in this locality
One effect of the school-book law is al
ready apparent. In spite of the efforts OF
the octopus, assisted by three of Mont
gomery county's republican trustees,
Montgomery county has to-day 259 more
pupils in her schools than in any year un-
der the high-priced book system. The
Union township trustee advised his teach
ers not to use the new books, but after two
or three of his teachers found they had to
either teach the new books or lose their
licenses, there has been no more trouble
in Union township, and that tool of Van
Antwerp. Bragg & Co. ct al. will be com
PEELED by the patrons Of his schools TO give
a better showing of his school than he has
ever been able 10 do before.
Fully 80 per cent of the children of
school age in Montgomery county are now
in school. Such has never been before
known in the history OF the county.
Waynetown, Dec. 2. SNIGG.
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1TilIionaire Maker.

North Vernon flaindealer-rep.l
The new school books have now been received
by all the trustees and are for sale. As soma
OF them have just come to hand II would be un
reasonable TO iorce them upon the pupils this
matter Of course. If they prove a good series
of text books the change will be welcomed, but
il as bad as their enemies represent they vii
be dear at any money. The new system is a
monopoly but not worse than the old. more
soulless aud oppressive monopoly than that of
Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co, which has ext0rted
excessive charges from consumers and dealers
under the old law, never existed. No similar
enterprise has turned out millionaires with such
rapidlty and certainty as that which publishes
the Eclectic series of school books.
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Fiftr-Eirsr Concres..

Senate, Dec. 3-The presidents message was
read. and, on motion of Mr.. Sherman, was laid
on the table and ordered printed.
House, Dec. g. The presidents message was
read and referred to the committee OF the
whole. Messrs. Bayne, Hetty, Carter, Culber
son (Tex.) and Cummings were appointed a
committee on worlds fair.
Senate Dec "a petition was presented from
d. +. Webster asking that the national title be
changed to THE United States OF Columbia" T"
Many bills and resolutions were introduced and
referred. Ingalls, was reelected p resident pro
TEN. Adjourned to Monday.
House, Dec. 5-A communication from Sergt.-
alarms Leedom announced CashierSleott's de-
falcation and asked for n committee to investi-
gate Mr.. LeedOm's account. This committee
was appointed Adams, Stewart (Vt.l, Payne,
Reed ia }, Holman, Blount. Hemphil.
The speaker also appointed the following
committees:
On Rules-The speaker and Messrs. McKin-
ley, Cannon, Carlisle and Randall.
On Accounts-Messrs. SpOoner, Boothman,
Kelly tKas.), McCord. Hansbrough, Hayes,
Crimes Lee and Kerr Pal
On Enrolled Bills-Messrs. Kennedy Town
send pa, Moore On. HI Kilgore and Wiz
Jams.
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Good Common sense.
ITerre Hanta Exnress. |

Judge Frazer of Warsaw has decided that
the school book law is constitutional; that
additional duties can be imposed on trustees
without providing compensation therefor; that
the state may prescribe what books shall be
used in the common schools, but that where
the schools were supplied with a sufficient
number of books for the of the pupils
therein, which were in all respects equal to the
new series. and satisfactory TO pupils, patrons
and teachers, and their use approved by the
trustee, the law does not require him to certify
the number of books required for use to the
county superintendent" This would seem to
be good common sense as well as good law.
That the pupils, patrons and teachers were
desirOus of using the new and cheaper books is
no longer disputed, except by the paid agents
of the old book trust fraud.
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SURPRISED THE oUEssERs.
David j. Brewer oil Kansas Nominated For
the Supreme Court.

the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The president
to-day surprised the guessers by nomi-
mating David j. Brewer of Kansas for the
vacancy in the supreme court, occasioned
by the death of Justice Stanley Matthews
Judge Brewer is aboutifty years old, and a
native of Smyrna, Asia Minor. His father,
the Rev. Josiah Brewer, was missionary
to that country when the justice was born,
but returned to this country when
David was three years old. The
appointee graduated from Yale col
lege by strange coincidence
in the same class with Judge Brown of
Detroit and John Mason Brown of Ken
lucky, both OF whom were prominently
named in connection with the appoint
ment. After years study of the law in
New York City, Mr.. Brewer removed to
Kansas, where he early took prominent
place in his profession. He served two
terms of six years each on the bench OF
the supreme court of that state, and had
entered upon the third term when Presi-
dent Arthur appointed him Judge of the
Eighth judicial circuit to succeed George
w. McCrary.. Justice Brewer is a nephew
of Justice Stephen J. Field, his mother
having been a member OF the famous Field
family.
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JUDGE FRAzER's DECISION.
The schoOI-BooL1 Comp Pany Not a Monopoly
The Law stands.



Indianapolis News.l
The decision of Judge Frazer of Kosci-
usko county on the school-book question
leaves the ring of raseals, whose plunder-
ing this law choked off, cold comfort. The
decision affirms the constitutionality of the
law, and not only this, but offers with it
an obiter dictum that the legislature could
make the law compulsory where it
did not. 1t brushes aside the
whimper which the corruptionists set up,
that the public officers could not be COM
PEELED to wait on the people in supplying
them with school books. 1t also makes an
end of the imbecile chatter about the pres
ent supply being amOnopoly, and, in so
doing, it speaks of the scoundrelism of the
old ring in its supply of books to the peo-
pie. As to cOmpulsion, the judge holds
that the present law does not declare this,
leaving this point open to the local
authorities. But as the law imposes
a standard as to certain books both in
quality and price, it would certainly
limit the local authorities in that
regard. They couldInot buy poorer nor
more expensive books. We NAV expect
final clearing up of the question from the
supreme court, and then'if there has been
a loop-hole left in the present law, the
people will stop it up at the next legisla-
ture. The school book plunderers are
going to be driven out of Indiana, bag and
baggage. They may just as well make up
their minds to that. And it is the begin
ming of their exodus from other states;
which is why they are fighting so desper-
ately here with their suborned newspa-
pers and anonymous lying circulars.
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BURNED al TIE PIER.
-Four Men Lose Their Lives and Many Are
Badly Burned.

-Four Men Lose Their Lives and Many Are
Badly Burned.
NEW YORK, Dec. IA fire broke out at the
river end of the National steamship pier No.
80, North river. shortly before , o'clock this
afternoon. The steamship Holland which ar
rived this morning was dOcked and a gang OK
men started TO clear the pier so as to make
ready for the steamship cargo. While they
were thus working. Foreman John Dunn
discovered fire among a number of bales OF cot
ton near the end OF the pier. About twenty-five
men were at work near the spot. Some OF
them remained to assist in putting out the
flames the others fleeing to the street. Those
who stayed behind were all badly burned. and
four lost their lives. Their names are not
known but the bodies were recovered. The
following is a list of the injured:
J. 5. HOLTING, face burned.
SAMUEL DIGGs face and hands burned.
GILBERT FARMER, face burned.
JAMES JACOBS. face and hands burned.
-KIPPs checking clerk, severely burned
about the head and body.
All the injured were taken in ambulances to
the St. Vincent hospital A lot of tugs hauled
the steamship Holland out OF the stream. The
pier was destroyed. Loss, S2000J0.
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THE BEEF BOYCOTT.
witnesses Tell How the Chicago Crowd
Control ed III ngs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The investigation
of the dressed beef business was resumed
this morning by Senator Vests special
committee in the rooms of the senate COM
mittee on commerce. Senators Vest, Coke
the examination of witnesses. DIR. Charles
B. Purvis, surgeon-in-chief OF the Freed
mans hospital, was the first witness ex-
amined. He makes contracts for supplies
This year Armour & Co. have the contract.
Last year. he said. presumably. Armour &
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Gnssin nt tho CnnitnI.

Bond purchases-Registered 4s, $643900 at
127 registered AS. S1O4,0 at 1O45s.
Mrs. s. Scott Lord. the sister of Mrs. Harri-
son, is reported to be in a critical condition.
Senator Platt yesterday introduced bill to
provide Oklahoma with territorial govern
ment.
Many government deposit banks report that
they will increase their circulation by utilizing
the bonds now held as security for deposits as
q basis.
The senate committees viii probably be
named to-day. Senator Moody is the only SEN
ator to secure the ,chairmanship of a committee
that on Indian fenredations.
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ILogansport Fheros-J
Beaten at every point, so far the school-book
octopus that has robbed the people Of Indiana
of millions. now resorts to the courts in an at
tempt to maintain its hold upon the purse
strings OF the people. VIII the supreme court
yield to the demands of the monopolyg The
Indianapolis journal 90 wills it.
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Evansville Couricrl
The school-book ring is still showing its
teeth in this state. Like any other greedy
wolf, it doesn't intend to give up without
hard fght
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-05
no EVASION OF RESPONSIBILITY.
sHALE, CLAY AND STRAW IN THE SOUTH PORK
pAM-PAssEyGErs WHO WOULD LIKE
TO SEE CERTAIN CONDUCTORS.

Johrstown Penn. June Al nn'lre that the s"rrc-
tary OF the South Fork Fishing Club said Yesterday
that tl,s club had not nled indemnity bond, ~
claimed by a citizen OF EbenEbnrV, and that m com
plsintS had ever hccn made shout the safety OF The
dam by any JohnstOwn citizens. lie Is undoubtedly
correct as to the bond but Is misleading as TO N"
second part Of hls statements There Is not shadow
~ houtt but that citizens Of Cambria County frequently
compIaIpcd and that al the time tho dams were con
str1icted vigorous effort was made to put stop 10
the worh. It is tine that tho nsdor In this move
mont was not citizen ~ Johnstown. but he was ana
Is a large mine owner in Cambria County. His mine
Joins the reservoir property. lie related to mo
on Saturday the story OF his labors In an effort to
protect tho lives and property Of tho people Of that
valley He was frequently on tho spot and his own
engineer inspected The wOrlI lie says tho embank
mcnt principally OF shale and clay and mat
straw was used to stop the leaking OF water while
the work going He called on tho Ehci1H OF
Cambria County and told BIN u was his duty to
apply IN the court for an Injunction. Tho sheriff
promised 10 givo the mater bis attention. but, In.
stead OF going before court, vent 10 the Cambria
Company for consultation. An employe wa sent
up 10 make inspection. and rs his report was
favorable TO the reservoir work the sheriff wont no
further. But the gentleman referred 10 satd that he
had not failed mako public his protest at tho time
and to renew It frequently. This Recommendation
for an injunction and protest wero spoken OF by
citizens OF Altoona a hsckneyed subject.
- Confirmation certainly had at South Fork
conemaugh, MlIlvsle and Johnstown on that fatal
Friday The mmor OF an expected break wAs prcvs
lent &c theso places early In the day, hut citizens
remarked that the rumoP familiar Incident OF
the annual frcshets II the old classic story OF
wolf volts They gave mp the first floors 10 the
water and rerred upstairs TO walt until the nver
should recede as they had done often before scouting
tho ofttold story OF tho breaking Of the reservoir
TIE reader Will nose the remarkable conflict between
dat shsle and clay story Of the mine owner referred
to sbove, and the published statement OF General
Morehssd who had charge OF tho construction, that
he masonry vas Of soAd granite and limestone. and