The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-25

He and Myers married sisters and were
professional gamblers. Francis was q
cousin of Governor Francis. whom he
greatly resembled, and nephew of Judge
Cowan, of st. Louis. He was heir TO an
estate near Baltimore. Md, bequeathed him
in trust by his father. the proceeds of
which he received. Myers's father is q
wealthy stockman living near Versailles.
Mo.
Legislation for Germans.
copyright 1892 by the New York Associated Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 2S.-The dissensions be-
tween Herr MIGUEL, Imperial Minister of
Finance. and Chancellor Won CaprivI. in
relation to the sectarian education bill.
have reached such an acute stage that the
resignation of the Finance Minister is looked
for at any minute. Herr MIGUEL is not quite
alone In the Ministry In urging such modi-
fications in the measure as will enable the
children of parents who ore neither Cath
olics nor orthodox Lutherans to
escape being. subjected to COM
pulsory religions teaching: dng.,,;,1 Minis, Is
grounds of policy. partly side with him.
but if the crisis leads TO a Cabinet
rupture Herr MIGUEL Is certain to find him.
self alone in retiring. The more the bill
from the National. Liberal and Fresennige
parties. Their opposition is SO absolute
that no compromise Is possible. The Con-
servatIyes also regard the proposals with
increasing disfavor. The popular sense of
justice revolts against a measure which
will force Methodists. Old Catholics, Uni
tarians and deists and free-thinkers
generally to have their children educated
In some state-recognized creed. The sects
which the bill admits as duly qualified
religious societies are Moravians. Quakers,
Greeks, AnGlicans. Jews and old Luther
ans. Parents W no are neither Catholics or
Lutherans can profess to be adherents of
any of these sects and can have their chill
dren educated In accordance Herewith.
But the Emperor, whose pet ideas are en-
bodied In the proposals, means to stamp
out religious communities having q liberal
bias and will not surrender on a single
point of the measure.
The teachers In the primary schools, be-
tween whom and the cIericals a profound
antipathy often exists, are dismayed at
the prospect of being placed. under the
thumb of the priests. Many of them who
are suspected of having broad views Will
operation. It's doubtful whether Chan
cellor Won Caprivi himself approves of the
bill. His speeches in its defense lack their
usual zest. but having accepted the posi-
tion of voice of the imperial bill. he must
carry the matter through.
The Bundesrath has finally approved the
suppression of immortality bill. with it's
sweeping clauses dealing with sOuten-
ers. prostitutes, procurers and dealers IN
immoral works. Pr0curers are liable to a
months imprisonment and to fines ranging 9
from $50 to 5000 marks. Those found guilty
of aggravated OffenscS are subject TO terms
of imprisonment of from one to five years.
The heaviest punishment that can be in
fiicted on married s0uteners is the mini
mum prescribed for persons of that class
one years imprisonment. The law pro-
vides that all offenders embraced by the
act shall be placed in solitary confinement
and shall be supplied with only plank
bed and bread and water.
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from the Emperor to enforce the provisions
of the act, and Berlin Hamburg and other
cities are being cleared of the social evil
Many hundreds of immoral men and wom-
en- have already been imprisoned. These
measures, applied under the ignorant dicta-
ton or a reforming despOt. are held by
thinking men as being of small avail in eff
fecting a radical cure for the evils at
tackled. In q number of cases gross in
justice has been done through the arrest by
the police of workmen ont of employment
as sOuteneurs. Several hundred suspected
persons are now confined in the Moabil
prison awaiting trial under the act, on
charges made by the police and other in
formers.
Appeal to Hoosiers.
The following petition to the generosity
of the people of this city and State In be-
half of the famine-sIricken people of Mexi-
CO, who have been long suffering on ac-
count of the failure of their agricultural
department, is published at the instance of
the persons whose names are subscribed to
It. ,,t s,,..t
To the generous and abiehearted citizens of In
diana this appeal Is addressed:
Firm in the faith that every man and woman
in this great and prosperous State recognizesth
goodness and mercy OF the ever living God in
the great and abundant harvest which during
the past year We have been blessed. Our garners
are full to OyerfOwing. Peace and plenty con-
tentment and assured prosperity Is our fortunate
condition. Let not stop ears harden
our hearts TO the Cry of three million starv-
ing Mexcans that have come TO us for bread.
With onr abundance and to spare, the common
brotherhood of humanity should touch every
heart-strlng and prompt us to relieve the un-
fortunate and famine-stricken people without
The Mexican government fully realizes the
dire necessity Of its stricken people, and thank
fully in the name of the government accepts
prOffered aid.
1t is therefore proposed to make a free gift of
twenty car loads OF corn and corn product to
will assume the responsibility OF its distribution.
We trust that from every section OF the State of
Indiana contributions of corn and money will
be sent ID to Mr. Jacob B. Smith, secretary OF
the indianapolis Board of Trade. Every dona-
tion, no matter how large or small, will be duly
acknowledged by Mr.. Smith, and the names of
all Of the contributors forwarded to the Mexi-
can government. This gift is recognized by the
government as coming exclusively from Indiana
on the part of the generous gfver
The appeal is signed by fra ]. Chase,
Governor; ID. X. Lucas. pastor Central
Christion Church; III. A. Cleveland. pastor
Meridian-street Church; X. S. Robertson,
Fort Wayne; Claude Matthews. Secretary
of State; Leon L. Bagley. secretary State
Board of Agriculture: J. o. Henderson.
Auditor of State; Albert Gall, Treasurer of
State; A. G. Smith tby reauest). Attorney
general: Hervey ID. Worries, Superintendent
of Public Instruction; Joseph A: Milburn.
Second Presby terian Church; NJ. L. Haines,
First Presbyterian church,; John Carlon.
Cars Stoned by sympstbizers.
PITTsBURG. Jan. 23.-The electric street
car strike situation is still strained and
serious trouble may occur at any time.
continue TO annoy the company by placing
distractions on the tracks and an Occa-
siOnal stone is thrown at passing cars
from dark alleys but no open attempt
has been made since last night to prevent
the running of cars. This is due to
the vigilance of the police. who are deter
mined to preserve order at any cost. This
portion Of Allegheny and an outbreak was
feared. As precaution the Mayor stopped
oil the saloons in that district and an extra
force of officers was detailed to patrol the
streets. The crowd was out In force and
the streets were tnroDged, but no trouble
occurred. In all about thirty cars were
running to-day. but every one was under
police protection, an officer riding In front
and another on the platform with the con-
ductor. The cars are poorly patronized, as
the citizens are afraid to travel on them.
A motion for an Injunction restraining
the strikers from interfering with the run
ming of the road was heard by Judge Nc.
Chung to-day. and he promised to give a
decision at an early day. Three of the four
~, or, orraatad f0r iaiuU n dlafurhQuaa IN