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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23
JUDGE SHOWALTEH SUSTAINS
HIMSELF.

Judge Showalter's latest decision will be
a disappointment to those who hoped that
on further argument and investigation he
would find sufficient ground in law and rea-
son to sustain the contention of the people
of indianapolis in their fight against
grasping and law-defying corporation. On
the contrary he seems to nave directed all
his efforts to finding artificial reasons for
terrifying the claims of the corporation.
The decision belongs to a class, of which
there have been too many, that have tended
to create popular hostility to the federal
judiciary as the right arm and stronghold
of corporations in defense of their vested
rights against the Invested rights of the
people to whom they owe their existence.
True. there have been sonae notable deci-
sions of federal courts on the side of the
people, but these have come from judges
capable of taking broad views and making
precedents 1t is to be hoped there will
always be some survivors of/this class in
the federal judiciary, especially in the
highest court of the land.
1t is not worth while to follow the de-
cision in detail. 1t is an elaborate product
Of pride of opinion, a labored effort to dem
onstrate judicial infallibility 1t is aston
ishing that in a case involving the con-
struction of a state constitution and a state
law of local application which has been
construed by a state court in accordance
with state precedents {. federal judge
should not only have the nerve to brush
aside every argument advanced in support
of the rights of the State, but should be
able, apparently, to persuade himself that
the State exists only for the benefit of cor
porations and that the people have no
rights which corporations are bound to
respect. If this decision is good law, the
Supreme Court of Indiana, has wasted a
great deal Of valuable time in the last
twenty-five or thirty years in msconstruing
the Constitution. If Judge Showalter is
right, there will have to be a new revision
of the laws of Indiana, for in overriding
the Supreme Court in this case he overrules
many other decisions on the same line.
The most comforting statement in the en-
tire decision, and the only one that con-
tains a suggestion of personal errancy, is
that 1.-The decision of the Indiana court is
not final, but subject to review by the Su-
preme Court of the United States" For
tunately the same is true of Judge Sho-
walters decision, and no doubt those
who represent the State and the people in
this matter will see that such review is
had, no matter how much time or money it
may take. The State will live as long as
any corporation created by it, ana if money
is needed the people will see that it is forth
coming. Let us have a final decision,
whether this is government of the people,
by the people and for the people, or a gov
eminent of and by and for corporations.
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alternate is to fight to the bitter end for
the preservation of the Union, and ! want
you TO go with me at once to the White
House, where | intend TO tender my services
10 MT. Lincoln TO raise a regiment in my
own illinois district and go into the field.
we walked directly up the avenue and
passed into the garden in the rear OF the
White House. 1t being Sunday we knew
that visitors were not, as a rule. admitted
put hoped we might see some members of
the 1amlly or some of the clerks, who
knew US and could secure our admittance.
fortunately we saw Mr.. Lincoln himself
sitting In one of the windows, and as soon
as he recognized us he called out to us to
come in, and some attendant came out to
snow us the way. We We're received very
Cordlaly, and Logan, without any prelimi-
naries 10 the President, said that he had
come to tender his services to do all in his
power TO save the Union; and that he
wanted leave to raise a regiment in his own
possible.
Mr.: Lincoln cordially thanked him for
MS o1er, but told him that he could do his
country better service for the next few
weeks by staying in his place in Congress
ana giving his support TO such legislation
as was needed to put the Nation on a war
roofing, Mr. Lincoln adding that there was
a great many Northern Democrats in Con-
gress whc needed the support and example
u an energetic leader and party associate
ike Logan. He, however assured Logan
that he should have authority to raise
regiment as soon as he could be spared
from Congress.
I do not know how long Logan remained
IN congress after that interview with the
PRESIDENT, but the records show that the
Thirty-first Illinois, with Logan as colonel
commanding, was mustered into the service
OF the United States the Sth day of the
following September, and l know not only
from what Mr. Lincoln said at that inter
view, but afterwards. that he fully appre-
clated the ardent patriotic impulse which
prompted Logan to throw himself with all
his zeal and yigor into military service of
his country; and we all know. for it is part
or our recorded history, how fearlessly and
ably he served his country and the cause
OF freedom until the Union was saved, and
how richly he earned the monument we
here unveil for him to-day"
AT the close of Judge Blodgetts address.
and amid the rattle of artillery, Little
Jack III, grandson of the BLACK Eagle"
tugged at the silken cord. the wells fell from
the statue and the thousands applauded.
Again the artillery salute rent the air as
the United States band struck up the stir
ring Battle Scenes of the War;
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by the finest marine display ever seen on
Lake Michigan. Grouped around the rev-
enue cutters Gresham, Fessenden and Cali
umet, which We're anchored just off tbs
monument, were nearly 300 vessels O. the
Merchant marine and private yachts all
gally decorated for the occasion. COnspic-
uous among these, partly on account or
the coincidence of names and partly on ac-
count OF its tasteful dress of bunting, was
the Vessel chartered by the Chicago Press
Club-the Goodrich line steamer Atlanta.
This evening public reception was held
at the Coliseum for Mrs. Logan and other
distinguished guests.
Shortly after o'clock Mrs Logan and her
party left the Auditorium Annex for the Co
liseum. An immense throng had gathered
to witness in the Coliseum gardens the fire.
works. which were on a par with the lavish
and beautiful displays shown at intervals
during the worlds fair. At the conclusion
of the spectacle the crowd turned to the
Coliseum. where for over hour Mrs. Lo-
gan. Secretary and Mrs. Alger and Sculptor
st. Gaudens received the thousands who
pressed into the building.
An incident of the parade that caused
much comment was the 6isag reeable re-
ception accorded Governor Tanner, of Ill-
nois at frequent points along the line OF
march In more than dozen places ne
was Kissed loudly. Cheers were given him,
too, and in front of the reviewing stand on
Michigan avenue a flattering greeting was
given him, but at other places, notably at
Jackson boulevard and La Sale street, he
was met with a storm of Kisses.
Quite a number of people tainted in the
crush on the streets While viewing the pa
but only three cases are serious ana they
are men. James Jepson and Edward Hunt.
both elderly men, and James Connolly, a
private of Battery b, Third Illinois Artl-
lery, are in precarious condition from the
heat.
The statue of General Logan which was
dedicated this afternoon was designed by
ST Gaudens and is the largest eques trian
statue in America. The figure of General
Logan, as it stands on its granite pedestal.
is dressed in the uniform of major gem
eral. He sits erect and bareheaded with
his left hand grasping the bride rein while
with his right hand he bears aloft the nag.
The endeavor of the sculptor was TO re-
produce as nearly as possible the scene pre-
sented Logan rallied the troops Eetore
Atlanta after General McPhersons eeath
From the base to the top OF the morse
withers is II feet inches and to the top
of Logans head is Is feet IL inches The
entire weight ~ IA, 200 pounds. The statue
stands twenty-four feet above Lake Micm-
gan. Through the center of the mound a
foundation of brick has been built, within
which is 4 crypt for the reception of Gen.
Logan's remains. The approach ,eading up
to the monument is by a series of steps
and terraces ninety-siX feet long. The stat
ue faces Eldredge court in the center or
Lake Front Park, and in full view of Gen.
Logan's old home in Park row. The entire
expense of erection and unveiltng was SS0-
900, of which the State appropriated SoOVO.
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PARADE AND REVIEW.
over 10000 Ex-SOldiers, Soldiers and
Members of Secret Societies in Line.

The programme was completed shortly
after o'clock. The parade and review fol-
lowed. The troops. falling in line in Twelfth
street at the command of Grand Marshal
General Brooks, of the Department of Mis-
souri,, marched north on Michigan past the
reviewing stand, over 10000 men were in
line, headed by a squad of police on foot.
The survivors of General Logans old regi-
meHt. the Thirty-first Illinois Volunteers,
led the van, proudly bearing the old regi-
mental flag tattered and torn by 200 Con-
federate bullets. Then came the grizzled
veterans of the c. A. r. with barred heads
in honor of their first and idolized COM
mander-in-chief. With the veterans
marched the ex-Confederates, two hundred
strong. The appearance of the veterans
of the gray was a touching tribute TO the
man they met in battle on the bloody field
of Atlanta. Behind the Southerners
marched. with easy swing, $500 regulars.
the largest number seen together in the
West since the civil war Every branch
of the service was represented including
eight troops of cavalry. The Governors of
States with their STATS followed and then
came the Illinois National Guard, 1000
strong, under command of Governor Tan
ner as chief. Knights Tenn
plars and Knights of Pythias followed TO
the number Of SEQ The rear was brought
up bv 200 ChicaSo mail carriers and 1900
uniform attachments of various civic socie-
ties not bearing arms The parade was
three hours in passing the reviewing stand.
The pageant on land was supplemented
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

1919 pounds of raw sugar testing Sc degrees.
The following is the result:
The German act of 1894 19S2 cents
The Senate schedule. So cents
Conference schedule. ................1392 cents
These figures are different from those
which Chairman Dingley's experts have
made, which make the protection under the
German act 221a cents per 100 pounds of re-
fined sugar and 1917 cents under the confer
ence act as passed by the House The pro-
lection which the conference bill gives the
American sugar refiner may be too much,
but the best authority makes it almost
third less than under the German act The
statistics of the treasury experts should
settle the question, but they will not There
is no law against publishing lying figures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23
GRAFTON OF THE DAY.
Eloquent Tribute by George II. Peck
to the Soldier Statesman.

Governor Tanner was followed by George
r. Peck, the orator of the Gay, who paid an
eloquent tribute to the soldier statesman,
with whom he served as a comrade in
arms. In the course of his grafton Mr.
Peck said:
In calling him the Great Volunteer, we
have unwittingly, done injustice to Logan.
He was not mere fighter He had the
rare genius OF leadership. ASK those who
served with him. and they will answer:
Men whom Logan led never turned back
Only a comprehensive mind can take events
as they come and mold them to its will,
as if they had been ordered in advance.
Regiment, brigade, division. corps, army;
these are the steps he took, and never
tripped or faltered. The real proof OF genius
is the manner in which high responsibilities
are met Abraham Lincoln. in the school of
Sangamon, was hardly prophecy of him
who became the foremost man of all this
world. Galena and AppOmattox are wide
apart but Grant SPAWNED them. The law of
growth rules and only those who can rise
to OCCASION are great. Measure Logan by
this unfaiing test and he becomes colossal.
John A. Logan, only thirty-five years of
age. was already a striking figure in our
national politics. He sat in the House of
Representatives that body which touches
the people an every point, and in ii he
was a tribune Himself triumphantiy re-
elected the preceding autumn. he had seen
his party beaten. his adorea leader, DouG-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

Kern was right. After long silence he came
out for the silver heresy, and since that
time has taken every occasion offered him
to prove that he was not only ignorant
when he made sound-money speech, but
wickedly wrong. His was a very pitiabe
case of disqualification before, but yes
terday he went to the extreme of self-de-
basement. Yet he has not convinced either
silverite or sound-money man of his sin
certify He cannot, and for that reason the
Journal is sincerely sorry that man of so
amiable qualities should take every occa-
sion to glory in his shame.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23
MORMONDOM'S CHILDREN.
10000 Lay Floral Offerings at the Base
of the Brigham Young Monument.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, July 22.-Ten
thousand school children laid floral offerings
at the base of the Brigham Young monu-
ment to-day and then marched in the
parade. The day opened cloudy and by IL
clock light rain was falling, but the
programme was carried out without inter-
ruption. This was children's day and at an
early hour Juvenile Salt Lake was in abun-
dant evidence on all sides. Besides the
children OF the city schools, the adjoining
counties furnished several thousand to
swell the grand total Each school was ac-
compapied by a teacher and all the pupils
carried banners and Chinese parasols. The
parade was in ten divisions, under COM
mand of Grand Marshal Nat NJ. Brigham.
Several new floats were added TO those
which took part in the parade of yester-
day. The procession moved from the
Brigham Young monument through the
principal streets, returning to the monu-
ment, after which the children assembled
in the tabernacle and listened TO music by
Professor Barrett's chorus of a thousand
voices. Remarks were made by Hon.
George Q. Cannon and a benedietion pro-
nounced. A luncheon was served after the
exercises
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

Japanese statesmen seem disposed to in
sist on that nations right to protest against
the annexation of Hawaii by the United
States. A Japanese paper reports the min
lister of foreign affairs as saying that
Japan must oppose annexation to the ut
most" and that if consummated at must
not be recognized" One of the reasons
given by the minister for this position is
that the Importance of the islands will
be immensely increased by the construc-
ton of the Nicaraguan or Panama canal,
and it is absolutely necessary therefore to
leave the country independent" From the
United States point of view that is one of
the strongest arguments in favor of annex
alton. Really, however, Japan has nothing
TO say in the matter. 1t is a question to
be settled between the United States and
Hawaii and one in which their joint inter
ests alone are to be considered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

1.-THE scandalous tariff 'the infamous
tariff 1.-THE tariff OF nominations are
some of the epithets free-trade papers are
applying to the Dingley tariff bill. Per-
haps it would be wise to wait until it has
been in operation two or three years before
passing judgment on it. If it furnishes
ample revenue for the government, abol-
1shes deficits, reduces the public debt, re-
establishes American industries and re-
stores prosperity the people will not think
it either scandalous, infamous or abomina-
bIa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

The demonstration in honor of the mem
DRY of General Logan in Chicago yesterday
goes a long way to disprove the oft re-
peated saying that republics are migrate
full" General Logan was g. heroic figure
An ultra Democrat until the rebellion burst
forth, he lost no time in becoming a cham
pion of the Union cause, following close in
the lead of that then greater Democrat,
Stephen A. Douglas. AT the outset he
threw his personality into the cause of the
Union by speaking in the Democratic
strongholds of Illinois. Early in his army
service he displayed an aptitude for mill
tary affairs which made his rapid promo
ton recognition of his capacity. AS a
leader in the largest sense he can easily
hold in history the place of the first volun-
teer as a commander. In civil life Illinois
does we'll to honor the memory of Logan
Those who do not approve of his acts as a
Republican will bear testimony to his high
integrity Whatever bitter partisans may
have said while he was living and n bold
actor, no foe can say now, in the light of
history, that he was a man who was COR
ruptible. To-day his State may honor him
as much for his integrity as a senator as
for his valor and high quality as a soldier
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23
His Reputation Was Bad.

JACKSONVILLE, KY, July 22.-The
body of Ephraim Brinkley. who lives sew
eral miles from this city, was found dang
ling from a limb near his home this morn
ing He had been lynched during the early
morning by mob of about forty citizens
who determined to put an end TO his exist
ence on general principles. Several weeks
ago Thomas Croullias, a well-to-do citizen
of the neighborhood, was assaSsinated.
Brinkley was suspected on account Of his
evil reputation. but no evidence could be
found to connect him with the crime. IT Is
supposed that because of his general bad
character and to prevent recurrence of
such killings as that of Croullias, Brinkley
was lVnched
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

A London cablegram says there are
symptoms of rising dissatisfaction at the
American invasion OF the new gold fields
which are probably on the British side of
the Alaskan line. 1t will puzzle Mr.. Bull
to devise any plan to keep the Yankees out
BY the way, a good many British have in
vaded the gold and silver mining regions
of the United States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

Judge Showalter seems to have proceeded
upon the assumption that the proceeds of
the S4000,000 worth of bonds. which seem TO
him more sacred than the laws of a State,
were expended in purchasing and building
UP a street railway. If he had inquired
into the matter he would have learned that
a little over half of that amount has been
expended for that purpose, and that the re-
mainder, with $5,O0OOOO of stock represent
ing no outlay, is held by the promoters or
other spectators in that new department
OF plundering the people known as street.
railway construction. He should know that
his decision has promoted the cause of a
class of men whose purpose as defined by
their acts is to rob the people of Indian
apolis by compelling them to pay the inter-
est on about two millions OF bonds which
represent no outlay of money, and the
prospective robbery of the same people to
pay dividends on S5,OO0,O0 of stock which
does not represent a cent of investment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

The great gold finds recently made in
several quarters of the world, including the
discovery of new mines and the reopening
of lost or abandoned ones, increases the
probability that gold will continue to be
the single money standard of the civilized
xvorId
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23
An Instance.

Every man has a streak of the feminine
in his makeup"
Yes; I know a big, two-fisted fellow,
with a voice like foghorn-"
And he is tender TO little chiidren?"
Il dunno whether he is not. But l
was going to tell you. His taste in neck
ties is something horrible"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

The Democratic senators have promised,
time anG again, not to delay the passage of
the tariff BILL and yet, after six weeks of
talk over amendments, they are making
general speeches which contain nothing
they have not said time and again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23
Refinement Galore,

"Er-beg pardon" said the inquiring
stranger, but really are your senators per-
sons of any refinement? Do they move IN
refined circles?"
to be pretty thick with the refined sugar
ring, at least"
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Not Burned, but May BE

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July 22.-The re-
port from Riverton sent out last night that
the negro who attempted to outrage Mrs.
s. L. Vaughn had been burned is untrue
The parties who captured him took him to
Jail. He was hidden out by those who had
him until to-day. A lynching is looked for
a any moment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23
Easy Defense.

Hungry Higgins-Holler Hawkins is in
the jug fer liftin' a dozen shirts off a
clo'es line
Weary Watkins-He orter git out of that
on the Observation-Disclosures plea Fer
it stands to reason that guy don't need
more than one shirt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

Repeated rumors of progress by the
American Bimetallic Commission abroad
contain no encouragement for the Bryan
ties. Whatever an international commits
sion might do, it would never indorse the
stupendous absurdity of free-silver coinage
fe m
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23
Failure of a Notion Dealer.

ST. LOUIS. July 22-AIbert Acruman.
wholesale notion dealer, has filed a deed of
trust to George w. Lublze, jr.. for the ben
900 Preferred creditors hold claims
amounting to $37 ,921 There were also $50 un-
preferred creditors. mostly st. Louis firms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

Before any over-zealous Democrat at
sempts to make partisan capital out Of
Judge Showalter's action let him ascertain
the political aptecedents of the judge and
the party to which he owes his appoint
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23
Tha End of .eTerribIe Pete"

WILKESBARRE, Pa, July 22.-Peter
WasseIl, alias Terrible Pete" was hanged
in the county jailyard to-day. Wasselis
crime was the killing of Joseph Kupersav-
age. in Georgetown. Wassell shot at an
other man, but missed him and killed
Kupersavage who was standing outside the
InNxy
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goes before the people on any ticket should
be required to give his personal pledge to
oppose every scheme of the Citizens Street
railroad Company.
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ANOTHER DROP In SILVER.
Bullion Value of the Dollar Is Now
but 46 Cents.

NEW YORK, July 22.-Another drop in
silver was recorded in the home market
to-day, the price quoted being $3.50 an
ounce. There was marked absence of de-
mand for the metal. The value of the silver
in a silver dollar according to to-days
price is just a fraction over 46 cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-23

CINCINNATI, July 22-The second an
nual convention of the International Assoc
citation of the Bin Distributors began to-
day with representatives from all tho
States and Canadas. The sessions will con-
tinue during the rest of this week with pros
grammes OF interest 10 sign-tacking.
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BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Probably Telling the Trutb

"Old Waylong says he feels as young as
he did when he was twenty-one."
Shouldn't wonder if he does. The day
was twenty-one l felt absolutely veneer
able"