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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-07-24
OUR TINPLATR BUSINESS.
Facts and Figures which Make the
Old Free-Trade Talk sound
Foolish.

There are plenty of men living who
can remember when the opponents of
protection had a lofty scorn for
American tin" and refused to be-
heve that any such article could be
produced. The changes were ring
In every form. American tin was a
never-falling subject for the wit and
humor of democratic campaign ora
tors and newspapers of the free trade
persuasion, and comic opera per-
formers worked il into their gags
on the stage. Even the sturdy-mind-
ed President Cleveland had his lit
tie fling at American tin, and once
inquired with much seeming interest
II anybody had ever seen any.
But American tin has come, and
come to stay. Its manufacture was
started under the moderate protec-
ton afforded by the Mckinley tarilf
of 1890. Prior to that it could not
be made here, and every pound of
tin plate was imported, at prices die
tated by foreign manufacturers and
far above present cost to consumers.
The Wilson law made a vicious as
sault on American tin, cutting the
duty down TO a revenue basis. ana
the result was a wage dispute and
cessation of operations in all the
American tin plate manufactures
from the time the new duties took
effect, October 1, 1894, until January.
1895. Then the men went to work
at greatly reduced pay, which was
the best the manufacturers could
give with the combined disadvantage
of low-wage foreign competition and
the failure to receive any protection
at home. The Dingley act gives tin
plate fair treatment, and the result
has been great revival in the in
dustry. Better yet, the wages paid
have increased. Under the McKin-
ley act skilled men received an aver
age of $11.09 per ton; under the
Wilson law 1897 per ton, and under
the Dingley tariff the rate has been
Sl2.O per ton and upward, an in
crease OF 80 1-3 per cent. and more.
And best of all, American tin not
only supplies the home market al
most entirely, but it is beginning to
drive out foreign-made tin in other
countries. This is because American
tin is both of better quality and of
:ower price than that made abroad.
Figures have just been made public
by the bureau OF statistics at Wash
lngton which are most interesting as
indicating the lansformation that
has been wrought. They include the
following table, from the annual re-
port of the American Iron and Steel
association, showing the production
OF tin plate and terne plate in the
United States during each calendar
year from 1892 to 1900:
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-07-24

Christ completes The command.
mcut~.
The picture Of Christ IS developed
i'm The dark room Of prayer.
Your feelings in The meeting NAV
be injurious II they do NOT become
facts i'm the market.
They who do not bring The kingdom
10 earth viii not be brought into the
kingdom iu Heaven.
When we ask for delivcraucc from
suffering God often answers best b,
giving deliverance through suffering
Rams Horn.
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we have made start in exporting
tin plate, and it is very encourage
Ing one. To have reached this point
IN less than ten years from the time
when we were importing every piece
OF tin plate needed in this country is
remarkable triumph for American
enterprise and a conspicuous vindica-
ton of the American policy of pro-
lection.
III is estimated that there are from
1900 to 10000 persons employed in
the American tin plate factories. and
that they receive from S1O,OOO,O 900 to
Sl2'OOO,OOO annually in wages. That
Us what the American workinomep
gain from the fostering of this in
austry. Tin plate enters into in
nunerabie uses. American produc-
ton has brought down the cost and
freed the people from the domino
tIon OF foreign manufacturers. and
ever consumer in the United State.
Is benefited thereby. And now W.
arc getting ready to supply the world
with hrst-class tin plate az prices
winch defy competitions II ANYBODY
wants n striking object lesson as TO
the value OF protection. let him
study the facts about American tin
pIdte manufactured Times.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-07-24

GAn amusing feature OF all the
talk Of tariff revision is that under
the tariff TO which exception is taken
exports have doubled. They used ia
tell us that unless we abandoned pro.
lection we could never build up an
export trade Of any consequence. but
we've built it up just the same. Now
they tell us that If the tariff IS re.
vised and lowered the export trad.
Will be greatly increased. Thev'r,
just as likely to be wrong now No
they were then. At any rate tha. il,
not The kind cf expert authorit,
upon which Americans place reliance
Troy Times.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-07-24

IA Honduras correspondent
writes: Having occasion to use some
money in the interior. ] went TO the
local banker and, taking a single Unit
ed states bill from my vest pocket TO
purchase the same. was asked. is
your mule ut the door?' Ny reply wns:
Tic is ready And for the single bin
weighing less than one-quartcr Of an
ounce ] was obliged 10 load ths mule
with $50 pounds OF silver money and
transport it some 90 miles into the in.
terror. Surely, the fG-to-ouc doctrine
is soon Knocked out Of even TIE most
rabid silver man after "a short exist
encc in this country and YOU emit get
rid Of the burden, US the entire bust.
ness is carried ON with this silver cur.
rcncy. Boston Herald.
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"A third table shows the exports
OF tin plate from the United States
In the last ten months ended with
april 1890, 1900 and 1901, respec-
lively:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29

tute idea. He had much TO do
with helping to establish the or
CARNATIONS in various counties Of
the State. and made many addresses
before them. During his term OF Office
he was deeply concerned for their interests.
They have increased in numbers slowly.
but the leaven has been working. and
farmers generally are waking up to their
value and Importance. There is a move
ment in many places for the establish
ment Of new Institutes. and II is a move
ment TO be encouraged The increase of
5000 in the appropriation for such insti-
tutes, asked for by Senator Parks, makes
but a moderate outlay for the purpose
$4,000 in all-and should be allowed. The
farmers are conservative I'm the matter of
appropriations and seldom ask for one for
their exclusive benefit. When they do their
requests should have respectful considera-
ton. 1t can hardly be said. however. that
the Institutes are beneficial TO them only,
for anything that promotes their interests
is Of importance TO the entire community.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29
IMPORTANCE OF A PRIMARY
ELECTION LAW.

The Journal belie=es that the bill now
before the Legislature providing for
primary elections is a good bill because
it was prepared b. men who gave the mat
ter thorough consideration II. however,
there are others who believe in the prin-
ciple but object to features of the present
bill, let them revise that bill or draw an
supports Even If the Republican conven-
ton had not indorsed the theory of con-
troll Of primaries by law, the Journal would
have supported ii rs a reform demanded
by the conditions and essential to secure
real representative government. When the
Republican committee on platform, com
posed of thirteen members, unanimously
reported resolution in favor of the regu-
lation or control of primary elections by
law, it is fair to assume that that COM
sary. Moreover, il is a mistake to assume
that such law is not demanded by the
people of all parties in the larger counties.
The intelligent people in the cities desire
such law, and in this city and in other
sections of the State those who may be
regarded as the best party men and poll
ticians are in favor of such a law In
this city. the future of the Republican
party as successful organization depends
upon a primary election law which shall
give to the primary the dignity and the
safeguards of the regular election. The
body of voting Republicans will not iong
go to the polls to support candidates nomi-
mated by delegates chosen by primaries
controlled by gangs of men who do not
live in the precinct and often are no. Re-
publicans.
For these reasons and others which
might be urged, the Journal urges leg:s-
lators to consider the Importance of
primary election law, by passing some
measure of that kind If the pending bill is
open to objections. 1t is certain that in the
larger counties, at least, the sentiment of
the element which gives character to par
ties is in favor of primary election law
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29
Another Bill introduced i'm the House
Providing for "A Few Additional
Employees.
TWO APpoRTIoNMENT BILLS
AND STILL ANOTHER, 1T is SAID,
WILL Go TO THE SENATE.
A Glee Club Furnishes Music i'm Both
Houses-Routine Proceedings
of the Day.

The Indiana Legislature is now in its
third weeks work. The House began the
week by doing a fair days work. The Sen
ate worked half day and adjourned. The
House passed several bills, chief among
which was a measure providing for some
more help" The bill was introduced by
Mr.. Bonham and despite an eloquent pro-
test from Representative Statesman,
backed by his friend. Mr.. Marshall. the
measure went through. The problem of
the ''house stenographer' is settled in this
bill-if it passes. The Senate killed a
similar measure last week but it is thought
that body will be more considerable this
time. Mr.. Bonham's measure, If it is
passed by both houses, will expire with
this session of the Legislature.
Several other bills were passed and some
were killed" The members of the House
worked industriously at both sessions
The members of both houses were put in
good humor during the earlier part>of the
day by the appearance of the Juanita Glee
Club, an aggregation of handsome young
women from Chicago, who sang in both
houses.
Two more reapportionment bills were in
others are in a state of preparation and
will be presented to the Senate some time
during the latter part Of the week. 1t IS
probable that the congressional apportion-
ment committee to which the bills are re-
ferred. will wait until the remainder of
the bills have been introduced and then
appoint a subcommittee TO select the best
of the lot which will afterwards be fa4
vorably recommended in order to give the
Senate chance to consider it's merits.
Three House bills legalizing the incor-
poration of the towns of Gentryville, Spen-
Ger county; Lynnville. Warrick county, and
Etna Green. Koscusko county. were passed
in the Senate with no opposition and as
all of the bills had an emergency clause
they become operative at once.
Several bills were advanced to second
reading in the Senate, among them the bill
prepared by the fee and salary commits
sion providing for the expenses of cir
cult judges when holding court outside
of their own county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29

A Number of Meetings Held During
the Evening.


A number of Senate committees assem-
bled last night at their various places of
meeting, but took no definite ection with
regard to any pending legislation.
The committee on railroads held a meet
ing at the Statehouse at which a number
of prominent railroad and street railway
attorneys were present, but after discuss
ing the merits of the several bills relat-
ing to railroad legislation the committee
adjourned without arriving at a decision
regarding any Of them.
The committee on benevolent institutions
held short session, but only a part
of the committee was present no recon-
mendations were made. Senator Lambert's
WILL which provides for the establishment
of a village for epileptics within six miles
of Columbus. was pretty freely discussed
and there was an apparent disposition on
the part of those present to favor the
passage of the bill provided such course
would meet with the sanction of the men,
bers of the committee who were not pres
ent
A number of Republicans, part of whom
compose the Senate committee on congress.
sional apportionment, met at the Denison
last night and briefly discussed the merits
of the three reapportionment bills which
Senator Parks, chairman of the Senate
committee, said after the meeting was
over that no action had been taken, and
the meeting had only been held in order TO
acquaint those present with the provisions
of the various bills that are now in the
hands the committee. 1t is understood,
he said, that other bills of a like nature
are to be presented some time during the
present week, and the committee will post
pone action until all have been introduced.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29

The gossip in an evening paper to the eff
feet that the Democratic joint caucus will
take steps to investigate certain charges
not set forth will not attract much atten-
ton until the reader reaches the state
ment that the reform will be under the di-
rection of Mayor Taggart. Then it becomes
very funny. Thomas Taggart as the
apostle of reform will throw the State into
commissions of laughter. legislative in
vestigation to show Mayor Taggart's vio-
lations of the charter would be legitimate
and big with results.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29
MERRITT ON HAZING.
The General Says n 'Fresh" Cadet
VIII BE Put Through His PAGES.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2S-General Wesley
Merritt, u. S. A. in an article in Leslie's
Weekly. after a discussion of conditions at
West Point in regard to hazing, closes as
follows:
''Will hazing ever be stopped at West
Point? Not unless drastic measures are
employed The superintendent must be a
man who is bitterly opposed to IT,, and
believe Colonel Mills thoroughly meets the
requirement. When he makes q recon-
mendation to the War Department to dis
miss a cadet from the service. that recon-
mendation should be promptly and favor
ably acted upon. When a young man
goes TO West Point and develops what is
termed freshness he Is certain to be hazed.
Distinctions in social standing are never
made on account of family, position or
wealth. / remember that the most popular
man in my class of forty-five years ago
was one who. until his arrival at West
Point. reported his family as being In in
digent circumstances. He was very kindly
treated by all. George Vanderbilt, son of
Commodore Vanderbilt, was put through
the PAGES with great rigor."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29

The New York Financier complains that
Congress is not disposed to admit the con-
tention OF the bankers of the country re-
garding the double system of taxation i'm
posed on financial institutions, and adds
that "at this writing the outlook is that
the banks will continue to bear a burden
out of all proportion to that imposed on
other interests" 1t then goes on TO say:
THE check tax is petty extortion at best;
the tax laid on the business of banking is
a direct fine or license exacted after the
manner of levy on those forms of bust
ness which the law deems 1t wise to re-
strict. The check tax is estimated to yield
a revenue of nearly seven millions a year.
and the tax on the capital about half as
much" Evidently the bankers are con-
tending that the check tax is a burden
upon them, but inasmuch as it is paid
by the customers of the banks and takes
nothing out of the pockets of the bankers
the burden is not apparent to the casual
observer. and it is no wonder Congress re-
mains obdurate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29

supreme Court fs,m s1.5oe TO $3.50: as
sistant reporter o. Supreme Court, from
s.. 500 TO 8. 500: stentgrapher TO the reporter
CT the Supreme Court, from $500 70 ss-o'
deputy superintendent OF public lns.ruc-
ton. from $1,000 ia 81. 500; stenograpner OF
superintendent Of public INSTRUCTION. from
$6N TO $40.
Xxx
bin introduces by Senator Johnston
provides for a pulsic office:fo county as
SCISSORS. The officeti Is to be; located in the
courthouse of the fsspectivt. counties.
sxx
Senator Laymanss bill provides Tor an
additional tax Of liper cent? to be added 10
the annual levy fos- school purposes, TO be
appropriated for tie support OF free kinder
garten schools in indianapolis.
A bill was introduced by Senator Guthrie.
by request, authofzing anv notary public
to solemnize marriage.
Xxx
Senator Osborn introduced a bill fixing
the salary of the Estate superintendent of
public instruction it s.. 500
< Xxx
A bill introduct;i by Senator Winfield.
b. request, provides that the several coun-
ties of the States shall be held liable IN
damages for the destruction and injury TO
life and property }occasioned by mob vio-
lence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29
THE FosEsTRy BILL.


The House corsmittee on natural re-
sources. OF which 1Mr. Statesman is chair
man, held a meeting yesterday afternoon
and considered what is known as the for
estry bill. The measure YVES introduced by
Representative Neal and the Indiana For
estry Associationsis taking an active in
terest in 1t. A Isimber OK men who are
interested in the soill appeared before the
committee. Albert Lieber appeared the
president of the FsDrestry Association. Sup
erintendent Mans geld. of the Pennsylvania
railroad, was prssSent in The interests OF
the railroad COMPANIES which are anxious
that the bill be zpassed. w. w. Woollen
represented the cssy of Indianapolis; c. c.
Foster. the Lumbar interests OF the State,
and George @. Tanner the Indianapolis
Board OF Trade. William Langstaff was
also before the c1mmitteei Petitions were
read from Connersville. New Albany. Rich
mond, Fort Wayfe, Danville and Indian
apolis citizens asking that the bill be
considered favora5,ly The members Of the
committee presens were unanimous I'm their
decision tc recon- lend the bill for passage.
The bill provides for a forestry board
OF five members your of whom shall serve
without compensation one of the MEN,
hers is to be secretary of the board and ex-
officio State foreS<er. He is TO receive for
his services 81. 200 "A year with $500 for trav-
cling and office expenses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29
VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION LAWS.


There will be bill presented to the
Legislature in few days which has been
prepared by Attorney General Taylor. 1t
is one of the most important measures
that this body will have TO pass on during
the session, for 1t provides for the revising
and codifying of the voluntary association
laws. 1t is thought the Legislature will
pass the bill.
Mr.. Taylor has carefully gone over all
OF the voluntary association laws passed
by the Legislature since 1852 and has
brought them together under one act
eliminating all surplusage and amended
parts The act does not reduce the number
or purposes for which voluntary associa-
tions may be organized, but adds some
purposes not heretofore authorized. The
additional laws are for building owning
and maintaining a building for residence
or business purposes; for storage and cold
storage companies. and for company to
maintain ard carry on an omnibus or trans
fer business and for the purpose OF cart
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29

MANY women correspondents says an
exchange, plaintively, still leave much to
be desired in the matter of identity, both
as regards clearness and dignity. M. A.
Smith looks business-like enough, but how
is the recipient to know whether 1t is
man or a woman?' And if the recipient
does not know, what does 1t matter ana
what is it his business, anyway! III the
woman chooses to sign herself M A.
Smith," without prefix of Miss or Mrs.
and to be addressed in that way, Is not tnas
her own affair? 1t is not considered neces-
sary to prefix Mr." to mans address
I'm all cases, and this interest in the femi-
nine title which seems to trouble so many
PERSONS is hardly called for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29
HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Jeint Session of Ways and Means and
Finance Committees-Others Meet.

Finance Committees-Others Meet.
The ways and means committee of the
House and the finance committee Of the
Senate met at the Statehouse last night and
organized preparatory to beginning active
work tomorrow night. The committees
will meet on Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday nights from 7:30 till 10 o'clock
Tomorrow night the committees will hear
what the state officers have to say.
The House committee on rights and priv
ileges held a meeting last night and favor
bill requiring druggists to demand a ply
sician's prescription before selling NOR
phine, opium, etc.. to persons who apply
for these drugs. The committee Will
recommend that the bill be passed House
bill No. 133. by Mr.. King, to establish fish
hatcheries in the State, was referred to
the ways and means committee. House
bill No. l6.; TO prevent the adulteration of
vinegar and to prevent the fraudulent sale
of the same. was indefinitely postponed.
The committee was of opinion that there
are already laws that cover this onense.
The committee will take up the different
bills providing for an epileptic village this
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
AT a meeting of the House judiciary
committee yesterday afternoon number
OF measures were considered. The com
nittec Will report favorably on Mr.. Bon
hams bill fixing the time when the terms
or certain state officers shall begin The
committee indefinitely postponed Mr.. Whit
combs kill giving wife the right TO pledge
her husbands life insurance policy as Sc
ourity for money with which 20 liquidate
his Indebtedness Mr.. Whitcombs bill pro-
yided that wife could 10 this IL she
We're the beneficiary OF the policy. Mr.
ulnturn's bill &c repeal the existing laws
relating 10 the sale of pa.enc rights and
the giving of notes was considered and
rftfroned Mr. Meals bill providing for a
revision of the statutes Of the State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-29
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
A Bill Calling for Extra Employees
New Bills Introduced.

The House began its third weeks work
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, Rev. Allan
Il Philputt. of the Third Christian Church.
opening the session with prayer. Instead
OF beginning active work at once, the mem
bers listened TO some excellent music by
the Juanita Glee Club, of Chicago. The
organization is composed of number of
pretty girls. who sing well. and the digni-
fled legislators appIauded them generously.
At the conclusion of the programme, Rep
resentative Scott. of Montgomery county.
arose and remarked. As the House knows