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The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

In Oregon the majority Of the Repub-
lican State convention decided to strad-
ole on the silver question. This has
caused division in the party. so that in
one Of the two districts an independent
Republican is running for Congress on a
sound-money platform. At the last elec-
ton. in June. 1894, the Republicans
polled 41,oS9 votes, the Democrats 17,4Ss.
and the Populists 26,033 If the Demo-
Gratis and Populists unite in the election
in June TO any extent they can carry the
State. as they might have done in 1894.
1t is reported that combination will be
made to send Ex-Governor Pennoyer to
the Senate. If such combination shall
succeed, it will show that Republicans
cannot win votes by evasive platforms
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
The Art Exhibit.

The Art Association has decided to keep
its exhibit open until Friday of this week
This arrangement Is WISE as many out-of-
town visitors in attendance on the music fes-
tival will doubtless be glad of the opportu-
nifty to see this excellent collection of pic
lures. Many residents also, who, through
pressure of other matters, have been unable
TO visit the exhibit, will take advantage of
this extension of time.
A feature of the collection that is espe-
cially pleasing to those who have made a
study Of the pictures is the space given to
local artists and the high character of their
work. The Indiana school," which received
so much praise in Chicago. is well repre-
sented here. Mr.. Steele, Mr.. Forsyth, Mr.
Stark, Mr.. Williamson and Mr.. Adams form
a group of which the community may we'll
be proud. The work of each has its distinc-
tive quality and characteristics. but each suf-
ficiently suggests the others to make the
term school fitting one. One quality in
common which their paintings possess is that
of indviduality-of soul. They convey the
impression that the workers were in earnest
and put heart into the strokes of the brush.
In addition to the work of these better
known artists are number of pictures by
several young women. whose devotion to
their profession is showing most satisfactory
results.
The exhibit, as a whole, is pleasing, and
will repay not only one visit, but many. The
association labors under great financial dis
advantages, and it is with much difficulty
that 1t is able to secure such a collection
each year. 1t deserves the liberal support of
the public in return for its efforts in this
line. but the'peop.e who go to see these pic
lures get full value received. and still owe
a debt to the association. The exhibit stands
upon its merits.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

claims so that they can be paid. Like
the Secretary Of Agriculture, and even
to the law exempting manufacturers
from the tax on spirits used in the me-
chanic arts. Controller Bowler refused
to audit the claims on the ground that
the act authorizing the payment of the
bounty is unconstitutional. The claim
ants took their case to the courts, and
yesterday the Supreme Court decided
unanimously that Controller Bowler has
no authority to pass upon the constitu-
tionality of laws. This must be a sur
prise to Mr.. Bowler, but the country will
be relieved to learn that he will not re-
sist the authority of the Supreme Court
or ignore its DEGREES
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

The report to the effect that the sound
money Democrats in Washington are
now seeking a compromise with the sill
verite element may be true, but as the
silverites will not compromise 1t Is un-
important. They will not catch the
cheap-money element with any ratio
which will make the values of the metal
in the gold and silver dollars equal
Those of the silverites who have not
silver mines demand the present ratio
because they are enamored with a cheap
dollar, while the owners Of the silver
mines will have no interest in silver COIN
age when it will not give them "a hundred
coined legal-tender dollars for fifty odd
dollars worth of silver bullion.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
CHAIRMAN HARRIrY,s SCHEME.

The prediction Of Chairman Harrity, of
the national Democratic committee, that
there will be no bolt on the occasion of
convention. would attract very little at
tention IL 1t were not coupled with a
scheme to prevent a bolt. The Harrity
plan is to refuse silverites suspected Of
an intention to bolt admission to the
floor of the convention hall. In other
words. it is proposed that the Demp-
cratic national committee, containing a
majority of sound-money men, shall not
recognize the credentials Of the silver
delegates or permit them to take part in
the proceedings If there is reason to be-
lieve they have threatened to bolt.
Chairman Harrity is an astute and
courageous politician. but his scheme is
so audacious that it can be predicted
that he cannot carry 1T into effect. No
doubt he has practiced something Of the
kind in Pennsylvania Democratic pri-
maries, and doubtless he has a precedent
in the tactics of the Altgeld crowd in
Chicago. but packing primaries. stuffing
boxes at primaries. or even in Pennsyl-
vania Democratic conventions. and re-
fusing seats in the national convention
to whole S-ate delegations bearing gen.
uine credentials, signed by the officers of
the State organizations. are very differ
ent matters. If there were. contesting
delegations both might be kept out dur
ing the organization of the national con-
vention; but for national committee to
declare that whole delegations cannot sit
in the convention to which they have
been sent because they are suspected of
being silverites who will bolt il their
kind does not constitute a majority is
an unhsard-of and astounding PROPOSE
tion. even from a Democratic point OF
view. AS the silver delegates are likely
TO constitute majority OF the conven-
ton. the rejected of Mr.. Harrity and his
committee. could go of and hold a con-
vention OF their own This. however. is
not probable. The silverites are not
mild-mannered men. Many Of them are
fighters from way back, and enjoy 1t.
Consequently. there would be a riot at
once, In which Mr.. Harrity and his COM
mittee might and probably would be
roughly handled. unless the police OF
Chicago should interfere in their behalf.
stu. 1t would add greatly to the interest
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

ton 70 support them have been made By
gress apprepristifg the public money. ever
ssssd es som o. , me sc we're
The Indirect or war risks" rejected by the
Geneva arbitration tribunal, but paid BY
Congress. and the French spoliations claims
not OF right. but In the nature OF a grstuity
and as an act OF grace, and u IL said
that the power TO provide for similar claims
and sustaIDed-for example. by the New York
Court OF Appeals. IN the case OF the Town OK
Guilford VS.. Supervisors or chenanEo
County.
In conclusion the court says: I'm regard
to the question whether the facts existing
In any given case bring II within the descrip-
ton OF that class OF claims which Congress
equitable ard moral consideration ana
grounded upon principles OF right and Justice.
we think that generally such question must.
Il, for II Itself. It's decision recognizing such a
claim and appropriating money for It's pay
ment can rarely. II ever. be the subject or
review by the judicial branch OF the gov
ernment. On the general principle. there
fore, that the government OF the United
States. through Congress, has the right TO
pay debts OF the United States and thar the
claims in the cases are OF a nature which
tute a debt payable by the United states
on consideration Of justice and honor, we
think the &C. of Congress making appropria-
tions for the payment or such claims Mas
valid, without reference 10 the question OF
the validity or invalidity OF the original act
providing for the payment OF bounness 20 20
the tariff act of 1890. The Judgments In these
cases are right irrespective or how tnat
question might be decided OF of any conclu-
sion that might he reached on other Ques-
tions suggested at the bar"
Justice White did not participate IN u
decision OF this case
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

Charlotte Bronte's husband, the Rev. Ar
thur Bell Nichols. IL still alive. though he
Is in feeble health
Spiders always come out of their holes
shortly before rain. being advised by their
instinct that insects then fly low and are
most easily taken.
The postmistress of Gibraltar is Miss Mar
garet Cresswell. who receives the handsome
salary OF $500 year. She is also superin-
tendent Of the various postoffices on the
North African coast.
In awarding damages against a railroad
corporation Western judge declared that
fat women with bundles "have a right to
more time to get on and off train than
might be required for foot-racer or a grey
hound.''-
Miss Fanny Edgar Thomas has been made
Officer d'Academie by the French goven-
ment In recognition of her work in musical
criticism She is said 10 be the first Ameri-
can woman TO be so honored. She went to
Paris about year ago. entirely unknown.
But a few weeks ago such men as Alexander
Gui;mant, Saint-Saens and Massenet recon-
mended that the distinction be conferred on
her.
AS a rule, the lot OF the rabbi In this coun-
try is not enviable. "a leader in appear
anas," says the Jewish Messenger, che is ac-
tua,ly pulled along. is rarely free to utter
what his heart is full of, has TO study the
winds and point his vessel In the direction
marked by the weathercock- Any attempt
to sail in the opposite line means whelmng
wreckage. The cause Is congregational ven-
atty, arbitrariness on the part of the boss
or bosses, and the utter dependence OF the
minister on the powers that be-"
1t Is expected that during the coronation
festivities a reconciliation will be brought
about between the Car and the Grand Duke
Michael Michaelovitch. who got into disgrace
by marrying beneath him. and without
leave. Ii IS said that the Dukes wife. the
Countess Torby. will use her influence to
prevent the quarrel being patched up, as she
prefers the life which she is now able to
lead to tho starched existence of the Russian
court.
The following story is told of the courtship
of Mr. Disrae.i. afterward Lord Beaconsfield.
and Mrs. Wyndham Lewis. Mrs. Lewis was
living near Cardiff. when through the wn1-
dow she saw Mr.. Disraei approaching and
ordered the servant TO say she was not at
home. When the servant descended to the
hall Mr.. Disrseli was hanging his light over
home" said the fiurried maid II did not
ask for Mrs. Lewis" was the calm. states
manl.ke reply. But don't know when she
will be back urged the maid. Neither do
l." phi,osophicaiiy. replied he; but am go
me some tea" He did wait. he got his tea
and he married the widow.
She smiled at me as she swiftly passed.
Over the handle bar;
That sunny smile was the maiden's last,
Over the handle bar:
She caromed hard on a cobble stone,
She took a header she couldn't postpone
Her twinkling heels in the moonlight shone
Over the handle bar
-Phnadelphia News
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

Debate ON the Bill to Repeal the
Free Alcohol statute.

Free Alcohol statute.
WASHINGTON, May 25-Mr. Kemp, a
Nebraska Populist, resumed his obstructive
policy at the opening of the session of the
House to-day, entering objections wherever
possible. Mr.. Babcock promptly claimed the
day for District of Columbia business.
When 1t was concluded, on motion of Mr.
Evans, the House went into committee Of
the whole to consider the bill to repeal the
free alcohol Clause of the existing tariff
law. Mr.. Evans, in charge of the bill,
opened the debate in support Of the measure.
explaining the necessity for the legislation.
He said the bill would not affect the claims
now pending, amounting to $l5,C00,000. An
amendment was offered to the bill which
had been agreed on by the friends Of the
BILL Speaking TO the questio of the justice
OF the Claims fled under the present law,
Mr.. Evans expressed the opinion that as the
manufacturers had charged their customers
the amount of the tax they were not en-
titled to have IL refunded by the govern
ment IL the courts decided otherwise the
government would have TO pay the penalty
of crude and IL considered legislation.
Mr.. Russell. of Connecticut, in charge Of
the opposition to the bill. said he conceived
it to be the policy OF the Republican party
TO care for and foster the manufacturing
industry OF the country. and so conceiving.
he believed it should give manufacturers free
aicoho. for use in the arts. Indeed, he said.
the platform of 1892 contained declaration
for free alcohol.
How do you account for the fact" in
terrupted Mr.. McMillin, that Major Nc
Kinley, while chairman Of the committee on
ways and means. made no provision for free
alcohol, which was known as the Mckinley
bill?'
Mr.. Russell referred to the fact that Nc
Kinley reduced the tax on alcohol S711 per
cent. and at the same time increased the
import duties on goods In the manufacture
OF which alcohol IL used. "Give Us the Nc
Kinley law as q substitute and We. VIII fore
go the demand for free alcohol he said.
Mr.. Hill. following In the opposition, said
that there were three advocates OF the re-
alcohol trust. for the same reason. and the
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
A PREACHERS JEREMIAD.
DR.. j. III. Acton Puts on HIS Dark
Glasses and Predicts EVIL.

SEATTLE, Wash. May 6-Dr. ]. H. Ac-
ton. pastor of the Unitarian Church. In
preaching the baocalaureate sermon In the
University Of Washington yesterday, devel-
oped a sensation by picturing the present
condition Of the world in the darkest possi-
BILE colors and prophesying a speedy revolu-
ton in the United States which, he said
would be accomplished lat the cannon
mouth. IL need be-" and which he predicted
would ''overturn the existing order of things
and radically modify the national govern
ment. The last appeal OF an outraged ma
ton is revolution For America now there
is no other redress. 1t must come. We do
not want new hands at the helm. but a new
ship. Revolution is at hand, but it need not
be national ruin. Foundations long consid-
cred divine will be torn I'D. Constitutions
long considered sacred will be changed
There h great loss, ruin and great up
heaval near at hand. Do you ask me how
these great radical reforms are to be in
augurated? 1 will tell you. BY the power
of Intelligent decision. BY the explosion Of
expanding Indignation. by the final climax
of fruitless patience, which has at last
eliminated In the resisuess fury Of the
tempest" The sermon has provoked severe
criticism, as 1t is known that such sem
tiTuents are cherished in the university.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
RAISED 1T 900.
General Deficiency Bill luAmended and
Passed by the Senate.

Passed by the senate.
WASHINGTON. May 25.-The general de-
ficiency bill, the last of the supply bills. was
before the Senate to-day, and passed just
before adjournment. IT., temporarily dis
placed the bill to prohibit the issue of bonds.
AS passed the bill carries about 100000.
an increase of se,oco,ooo oyer the House bill.
The most important amendment agreed to
up to O'Clock was that of s1.542,97s to the
Southern Pacific Company for transporta-
tion of mails. ~ sAf
At O'Clock the bond bill was formally laid
. before the Senate, and Mr.. Pritchard was
recognized. but. after some discussion, the
bond bill was informally laid aside and con-
sideration OF the deficiency bEl continued.
All the committee amendments were agreed
to. An Amendment by Mr.. Mitchell, OF
Oregon, to pay the claim of John Roach.
the shipbuilder, was ruled out on point OF
order.
Mr.. Warren offered an amendment appro-
alton claims reported from the Court Of
Claims. On point Of order. which the
Chair submitted to the Senate, II was de-
cided-32 TO 14-that the claims were proper
as an amendment
Mr.. Harris offered an amendment to the
amendment appropr1ating $4,000 to 1926
series of claims-French spoliation and Bow
man act-were agreed to.
Further amendments were made appropri-
atins S174,O00 TO pay the Chateau claim. aris-
ing out OF the building OF a battery in 1854
providing compensation to the Mexican
Boundary Commission; appropriating $4,000
for claims certified by the Treasury De-
partmeDt; appropriating $4,000 to the Port
land Company for the construction Of the
boats Ag4wan and Pautuset: appropriating
81, COO TO w. s. Grant for supplies furnished
IN 1860 and 1861.
The deficiency bill. as thus amended. was
passed The conference report on the sun
dry civil was next presented. AT 6:20 the
Senate adjourned ef'
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

The poorest and consequently the
cheapest cotton goods are made in Great
Britain. They are the poorest because
they are stuffed with white clay which
washes cut when first used, after which
the fabric is much like a sieve. With
cheaper labor and adulteration, these
goods can be sold in competition with
those OF all the cotton mills of the West
and South. In this city. as stated yes
terday. the cotton factory. which has
hS~n giving a large number of women
employment, has been compelled to stop
half OF its looms.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

CHICAGO, May 25.-The managers of the
projected Southern States cotton exposition
to-day decided to postpone the exhibition in
definitely This step was taken because OF
the failure of the Southern management TO
enlist any considerable number of States in
entire sum necessary to carry on the exposi-
ton was subscribed in Chicago. awaiting
call. The Southern committee was finally
asked to give definite assurances by May =
that the exhibits would be forthcoming, and
when they were unable TO do so there was
no alternative left the Chicago committee
vul an iusiiro r', @ -, er, 80, -
placed under the direct control of the repre-
sentative manufacturers. planters and the
substantial business men of the South, and
until such men are prepared to give il their
support.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

BOSTON, May z5.-The Independent Order
of the Sons OF Benjamin, a Hebrew organi-
zation. with members in all parts Of the
country. was welcomed TO Boston by Mayor
the annual convention OF the order. Grand
Master Ferd Levy delivered his annual ad-
dress, after which oncers were elected as
follows: Grand master, Ferdinand Levy, Of
New York: first deputy grand master. e.
Buxbaum. of Boston; grand treasurer. Phil
Freund, Of New York; endowment treasurer,
Selig MANILA OF Springfield. Mass: grand
secretary. Adolph Silverstefn. OF New York;
grand messenger. Samuel Ascher OF New
York: councillor. Mitchell Levy. OF New
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

AS the time for electing school COM
missioners approaches much interest in
the matter Is being shown. A number
Of candidates are appearing in each dis
trict-a circumstance. however. which
does not necessarily promise well for the
public interests. They may all be good
men. but by dividing the vote they are
In danger OF letting the office go to a
friend OF the discredited ring now in
control II the candidates who are op-
posed to this ring cannot agree upon one
OF their number 10 represent all, the
voters will have TO make selection ac-
cording to their best judgment II all
who are interested in having school af-
fairs honestly and inteiligently con-
Quoted will turn out on election day even
the complication OF a multiplicity OF
candidates will not hinder the election
Of men who will be satisfactory.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
The River and Harbor Bill.

WASHINGTON, May 25-The President to-
day began consideration of the river and
harbor appropriation bill, which reached the
White House Saturday night. He sent for
General Craighead, the chief of engineers.
AS II is figured at the White House the Pres
ident may act upon the bill any time up TO
ident will examine this particular bill care
fully in all of its details, and although his
past record shows that such measures are
repugnant to him. he insists on considering
each of them on its own merits and without
reference to what has gone before. 1t q veto
is to be sent in it is believed that 1t will be
forwarded to Congress about the end Of this
week.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

s"Nerve?'' said the enthusiastic man. "Jer-
rold has the most nerve ever knew one
mar to carry. What do you think he did
while the doctors were saving his leg off?'
"Glve 1t up." said ti.o man who was lis
tening with one ear and watching for the
car with both eyes.
HE lay there and sang, Just Tell Them
that You Saw Me- that's what he did"
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

Did 1t never occur to those so-called
free-silver protectionists OF the East
that. should the country pass to a silver
basis. the present duties would fall to
the silver basis. and a dollar in gold at
present rates would purchase enough
silver to pay two dollars of duties, thus
reducing so per cent. the protection to
American producers which the present
law gives?
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
The Sport of Kings.

Watts-I agree with the Shah of Persia
in regard to horse races. You know, he
said he took no interest in racing because
he already knew that one horse could run
faster than another.
Potts-Of course one knows that one horse
can run faster than another, but you never
know whether he will be allowed to do So.
That's where the excitement comes in.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
Long Pension Case.

WASHINGTON. May 5.-The solicitor
general to-day. in the Supreme Court, filed
a motion to dismiss the case OF c. D. Long
VS.. William Lochren, late Commissioner Of
haan oha. "a b., 80 so,, - 49, ras,o-sas -
Judge Lochren. The motion was opposed
by Mr.. Baker, on behalf Of Judge Long,
who contended that the judgment against
Long in the court below personal and
not official, and should be prosecuted to the
end. The motion was continued until the
next term of the court.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
BAD MEXICAN INDIANS.
Eighteen Men, Women and Children
Killed by a Band Of Renegades.

SAN BERNARDINO. Mex. May 25.-
Word has been brought here of an attack
made by band Of renegade Indians on the
Lojos ranch near here. The Indians killed
eighteen persons, several of them being
women and children. As soon as the news
of the raid reached here a volunteer COM
pany Of sixty men was formed and started
in pursuit OF the Indians
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

The sound-money Democrats will make
. mistake II they bring Secretary Hoke
Smith to Indiana to make speeches.
With such able speakers as Myers, By
mum, Kern and Wilson, they could not
do better than to have these gentlemen
do the speaking.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

When only thirteen of sixty-five per-
sons taking the examination Of the State
Board OF Education for teachers pass it
is fair to assume that to receive State
certificate the applicant must be good
scholar
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26
The Battle Ship Oregon's Speed.

WASHINGTON. May 25.-The sml5l cor
rections in the speed of the battle ship Ore
gon, on her recent trial trip off San Bernar-
dino. were in favor of the contractors, as
shown by the following telegram received
by the Navy Department to-day from Ad-
rliral Beardslee, at San Francisco: THE
Oregon's speed, with all corrections applied,
is 16. 79l knots" The first report placed the
speed at 1913 knots, so that the corrections
give a slight increase.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-26

WASHINGTON, May IA new Swiss BIZ
cycle. which is made the subject of a re-
port to the State Department by United
States Conusl Ridgley. Of Vienna, Is
claimed to possess advantages over the
usual wheel among them being greater
safety, perfect comfort, healthy position,
a greater power over the machine greater
speed, inill-climbing power and less fatigue.
The rider occupies a sitting position, the
present saddle is replaced by comfortable
seat, and, as the rider is in position much
lower than usual. the machine is easy to
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