Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 8 July 1893 — Page 4

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SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1893.

AD VALOREM DUTIES

Tne pioneer tariff bill of the present administration, projected under the putative authorship of the Reform Club, is confined exclusively—save internal revenue equalization—to ad valorem duties. Tho respective merits of the twe systems—ad valorem and specific— are thus presented for public consideration.

The McKinley bill carried specific duties as far as the nature of the articles imported would permit. But that bill •was designed for protection, and James Buchanan declared that "ad valorem duties deprive American manufacturers of nearly all the benefits of incidental protection, and drive American merchants from the business of importing. The Reform Club's bill is an evidence of faith in Buchanan.

The Reform Club justifies ad valorem duties upon the authority of Robert J. Walker, and copies his tariff bill of '46. Upon an illustration of real estate taxation he contended for an universal ad valorem basis. We agree that a specific tax, or so much per house and lot, irrespective of value, or so much per acre, irrespective of location, would be unjust and iniquitous. Experience, however. sustains a specific rate of postage, which carries a letter from New York to California, or from New York to Brooklyn, for the same price.

Other instances, to destroy universality in the ad valorem basis, might be cited, but it is unncessary. The safe doctrine in all cases is to profit by the experience of others, and we are content, as co the present question, to rest our judgment upon the instruction of histors, both here and abroad.

The snbject was discussed by the "fathers of the Constitution," who joined in framing our Jfirst tariff, with marvellous directness, intelligence and foresight, and with a decided preference for specific duties.

In 1795 Alexander Hamilton, then Secretary of the Treasury, said: In other nations, experience has led to contract, more and more, the number of articles rated ad valorem, and, of course, to extend the number of those rated specifically."

In 1801 Secretary of the Treasury Gallatin said: said: "In order to guard, [as far as possible, against the value of goods being underrated in the invoices, it would be elliglble to lay specific duties on all such articles, now paying duties "ad valorem, aB may be susceptible of that alteration."

In 1817 Secretary of the Treasury Crawford, under a resolution of Congress, made a thorough investigation of the subject, and reported: "It is certainly prudent to diminish as far as practicable, the list of articles paying ad valorem duties."

At the session of Congress, 1839-40, President Yan Buren forwarded a message covering reports of the Secretary and the Comptroller of the Treasury, with opinions of Attorneys-eGneral Butler and Grundy, and letters from Collectors of Customs in all the principal ports pertaining to the practical operr. tion, for about six years, of ad valorem duties. It was the unanimous judgment of these officers that the ad valorem system was "unequal, uncertain, unsafe, diverse in its construction, injurious to the revenue, open to unfair practices, and greatly expensive, from the number of persons required to execute it."

In 1842 James Buchanan, on the floor of the Senate, said: "I am not only opposed to any uniform scale of ad valorem duties, but to any and all ad valorem duties, whatever, except where, from the nature of the article imported, it is not possible to subject it to a specific duty."

In 1846 Daniel Webster, presenting, in his argument to the Senate, many instances of fraud under ad valorem duties, eaid: "It has been the experience of this government always that the ad valorem system is open to innumerable frauds. What is the cast with England? In her notions favorable to free trade has she rushed madly into a scheme of ad valorem duties? Sir, the system of ad valorem duties is not free trade, but fraudulent trade."

In 1849 Secretary of the Treasury Meredith said: "A specific duty is more easily assessed,more favorable to commerce, more equal, and less exposed to frauds than any other system."

Succeeding Secretaries of the Treasury, including Mr. Manning, appointed under the first administration of Mr. Cleveland, gave testimony in favor of the specific and against the ad valorem system.

Going to other countries we find at the present time that England has 38 duty items, all specific France, G19, all

fpecifio Austria-Hungarj, 357, all specific Russia, 440, all specific Sweden, above 300, all specific Denmark, 63, all specific Germany, 434, all but two specific Italy, 837, all but one specific Norway, about 500, all but six specific Spain, 369, all but one specific. Is the Reform Club wiser than all the nations of the world?

GOOD AND BAD MONEY.

In the course of an article in the North American Review on "How Distrust Stops Trade, Edward Atkinson says:

Gold dollars are good money because they are worth as much in bullion as they are in coin. Silver dollars are bud money because they are not. They serve the purpose of good money only so long as the Government redeems them in gold or Its cqvivalent. How long can the Government continue to do so? These are facts. Let anyone contest them who can. The present administration is making use of all the lawful power that exists to put a stop to this distrust—to maintain the credit of the country and to prevent a panic. It must be supported by banks, bankers and people alike, else the disaster will come. That disaster will be due to the temporary success ol' the advocates of tho free coinage of silver dollars which are not worth as much after they nre melted as they purport to be worth in the coin. There is hardly a man in this country who cannot to-day name important undertakings which have been and will be stopped until the cause of distrust is removed. This distrust stops trade—it stops enterprise it promotes bankruptcy. The stupid or malignant enemies ot the country must be held responsible. They are the advocates of the free coinage of silver dollars of full legal tender, which are now bad money.

Mr. Atkinson only tells part of the truth. If he wanted to speak the whole truth he would say that the threat to smash the tariff has caused as much or more distrust than the silver question.

NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN. John Bowles, who is vouched for by the American Economist as "a man of character and intelligence," proposes in a communication to the paper, a new financial scheme. Hie idea is to have a dollar made of a mixture of gold and silver—that is to take one-half the silver now in a silver dollar and one-half the gold in a gold dollar and melt them together. The Economist calls this a unique Bcheme but there is nothing new under the sun. Just such money as this was in use in some of the countries of Asia before the Christian era.

IN an interview with General Harrison in tne New York World the following occurs: "It ie easy to be deluded by the sophistry of the free trader. The experience and history of the country, however, shows that it is to our advantage to look out for ourselves. If we depend on outsiders we shall certainly be disappointed. The men and women of the country are generally right in the end. Democrats ought to be, and many are, just as much interested in the prosperity of the whole people as Republicans. Our bitter political struggles are only the safetyvalves for our emotions, and we ought to respect each other for the very intensity of our beliefs. When trouble comes, and we have it now, there should be no question of Republicanism or Democracy. Every man should be an American and try to do what he can to relieve his brethren in distress. I have no doubt of the issue. We shall ultimately emerge from the storm strong, more Belf-reliant and with the future prosperity of the Republic assured."

ALL the indications point to the adoption of the Reed rules by the House of Representatives when it convenes in August. The Democrats could not find language strong enough to denounce these rules when they were first proposed, but time is vindicating Mr. Reed's acts. General Catchings was a member of the Committee on Rules of the last House, and is likely to be appointed to the same committee. He makes no secret that it is the purpose of the Democratic leaders of the House to change the rules with a view of expediting business. Said he, "we are beginning to find out that Reed was not so far out of the way after all." If the Reed rules are not adopted it is safe to say that but little will be done.

TOM TAGGABT has shied his castor into the ring as candidate for the Democratic nomination for Auditor of State. As a barnacle Thomas is somewhat of a success. He has now been Auditor of Marion county for eight years at $30,000 to $40,000 a year, and his insatiate appetite seems to be unappeased. Good taste would suggest that he stand aside and give the poor and needy a chance at the pie counter.

ONE-THIBD of the time which the World's Fair is to last has ended. Attendance thus

far haB

hardly reached

popular expectation, but undoubtedly the average receipts per day will be greater in the remaining two-thirds of the period.

THE Chicago Record in a detailed statement, covering eight columns, of Exposition exhibits, that were closed or covered on Sunday, the reader will be struck by tha number of foreign displavs that were hidden from view.

OVER THE STATE.

Telegrams from Various Cities and Towns in Indiana.

Relieved of an Unjust Suspicion. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July C.—Moses Smith and his grown son Oliver, of North Indianapolis, were found dead iu bed several weeks ago, while .Mrs. Smith, stepmother of Oliver, was discovered unconscious. She could five no explanation upon recovery. Friends of the deceased were not satisfied with the physician's return of suffocation by pas, and all analysis of the contents of the stomachs was made. The result of this analysis exonorates Mrs. Smith and relieves her of an unjust suspicion.

Sons of Veterans' Encampment. TKKRK HAUTE, Ind., July 6.—The first day of the seventh annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans Wednesday was chiefly devoted to the addresses and preliminary organization. The reports showed a membership of a falling1 off of T(,0 in the year. There were 350 sons at the campiire at night when speeches were uiude by ex-Gov. Chase. Gov. Matthews, Col. li. \V. Thompson, Mr. 11. M. Smock, of Indianapolis, and others. The Ladies Auxiliary and Society meeting was attended by 100.

Indiana I'ress Hay.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 0.—Indiana press day at the world's fair has been fixed for July 24. Executive Commissioner llavens, of the Indiana world's fair board, is in communication with the oldest press association in the state in regard to the details of the visit. The editors will be given a formal reception in the Indiana building as soon as they arrive and will then be escorted around the fair grounds.

Charged with Robbery.

BRAZIL, Ind., July 6.—Leonard Miller, Ed Alexander, Noah Williams and John Kay were arrested at Staunton Wednesday charged with robbing Webster & Van Cleve's general merchandise store last March and with breaking into and robbing McClintock & Co.'s drug store last Friday. The accused, who ar« young men of good standing, were brought to this city and locked up pending a preliminary triaL

Indlanapoli* Races."

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 6.—At the Indianapolis Driving club races Wednesday the fastest heat trotted or paced in a western race this season was made by the horse Steel Prince, who took the first heat of the 2:20 pace in 2:11% and then gave way to Barney, who won the race. The summaries: 2:23 class, trotting—Billy D. won time, 2:19*4. 2:20 class, pacing—Barney won time, 2:1514. £.23 class, trotting—Image won time, 2:30.

Race Result* at Evansville.

EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 6.—'There were 5,000 people present Wednesday to witness the running races. The results:

First race, 1 mile—Saxophone won: time, 1:16. Second race, 5 furlongs—Lady Useful won time, 1:00?£. Third race, 6 furlongs, two heats—Granite won lime, 1:16%. Fourth race, steeplechase, 2£ miles—Flip Flap won: time, 8:12. Fifth race, furlongs—Galatea won time. :562£.

Parson Beaver Shoots a Layman. RICHMOND, Ind., July 6.—Itev. John N. Beaver, who has been in the religious field for years, shot four times at Thomas G. Gray Wednesday evening, one ball taking effect in the thigh and making a bad wound. The cause of the trouble is jealousy, Beaver believing that Gray was attempting to alienate the affections of his wife.

.Bitten by Rattlesnakes.

WINAMAC, Ind., July 6.—George Kessi and Thadd eus Crawford, sons of farmers of this county, were bitten Wednesday by rattlesnakes while shocking wheat in the harvest fields. Kessi lies in a critical condition, half of his body being spotted and his skin tightly swollen.

Races at Muncle.

MUNCIE, Ind., July 6.—The races Wednesday were poorly attended. The results: 2:20 class, trotting—Nominee won best time, 2:25. 2:30 class, pacing—Tasco won best time 2:2954. 3-year-old class, trotting—Maj. Itoss won best time. 2:45.

Sport at Bedford.

BEDFORD, Ind., July 6.—Another big crowd attended the races Wednesday. The results: 2:50 class—Burmah won "best time. 2:34?^. Free for all, trotting Billy D. won: best time, 2:23\i. 2:30 class, pacing—Dan M. won best time, 2:25.

Suit for Damages.

VINCKNNES, Ind., July 6.—Suit has been filed here for 15,000 damages by Mrs. Mai-y Kerner against the Ohio & Missouri Railroad company on account of the death of her husband, who was killed while at work in the company's shops at Washington.

Killed in a Runaway.

NOBLESVILLE, Ind., July 6.—James K. Bush, former editor of the Noblesville Ledger, was killed here Tuesday evening by being thrown from his carriage. His wife was also seriously injured.

Charged with Murder.

ANDERSON, Ind., July 6.—Gus Coleman (colored) was arrested here Wednesday, charged with murdering Mrs. Gecrgiana Wayland at Penn Station, near Pittsburgh, Pa., June 20.

Fourth-Class Postmaster*.

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 6.—The fourth-class postmasters commissioned for Indiana on Wednesday were: Harlan, C. C. Grubb Murray, O. F. Sutton Rome City, J. P. Chapman.

Injured In Chicago.

RICHMOND, Ind., July 6.—Mrs. J. J. Hutchinson, of this city, was knocked down by a grip ear on Wabash avenue in Chicago and slightly injured 1 internally.

Fire at Evansville.

EVANSVII.I.E, Ind., July 6.—The Uhl Pottery companj''s plant was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. The loss is estimated at £20,000: insured.

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HOPE FOR MANITOSA.

A Winnipeg IMan Thinks It Will Yet He tho Granary of tho "If the horse could star. I it," raid a well-known resident of WinipoT. .Manitoba, to a reporter for the Y/.i^iiingtoii Star, "a man could leave Winnipeg and ride one thousand miles west and northwest over a level prairie before he would be obstructed by the mountains. This gives an idea of the great territory l}--ing west of Winnipeg', which, to the eastern man, seems way out of the world. The soil of this prairie produces the finest spring wheat grown anywhere, and the enormous plain I've just mentioned will in a few years be the great granary of the world. Eastern people have a misty idea of our expansive territory. We are just commencing to grow wheat compared to a decade hence, though our crop two years ago was thirty million bushels. We have but little snow, and in the many years I resided in Manitoba I never saw the tops of the bright prairie grass covered. Cattle fairly roll in fat, and we are becoming a great cattle country. While most of our settlers are from across the water, yet the number from the western states is yearly increasing. We have no wild west frontier scenes. There are no settlers killed over disputed claims, as has been an everyday story in the west for years. Our homestead laws require a three years' residence of six months each. Land may be preempted, too. Gold has been discovered in wonderfully rich quartz deposits a few miles east of Winnipeg, and paying mills have just been erected by Minneapolis capitalists. I predict a 'rush' to the Lake of the Woods district next year. Winnipeg has thirty-five thousand inhabitants and is a thriving city. Our winters are cold, but we do not mind them. The atmosphere is dry and the days are clear, murky weather being almost unknown."

LONGEST TUNNEL ON EARTH.

No*?? Under Construction Through the Simplon Mountain. The longest tunnel in the world will be that now to be constructed through the Simplon. According to the final plans adopted it will have a length of 12.6 milas, or 3.1 miles more than the St. Gothard tunneL The northern mouth will be situated about 2,300 yards south of Brieg, at the little village of Im Raffi, and the southern GOO yards beyond Ivelle, just below the present wall gallery. About one-half of the tunnel facing north will have an incline of 1.5 per 1,000 yards, just sufficient to cause the water io run off, while the southern portion will have an incline of 6.5 per 1,000 yards. The process of boring will be the same as that followed with the Arlberg tunnel, says the New York Advertiser. Workshops and depots are to be established on the right bank of the Rhone, close to the northern entrance, at a cost of 4,000,000 francs. The power of working required is estimated at l,4.r)0 horsepower, viz.: 520 for boring purposes, 780 for ventilation and 200 for electric lighting, etc.—i. e., at the end of the tunnel alone, for which purpose the River Massa is to be dammed up. At the southern side a similar station is to be established, which is calculated to cost 3,000,000 francs and to furnish 2,700 horse power, derived from damming up the River Cairasca. The total cost of the remaining works is estimated at SO,000,000 francs, of which 30,000,000 francs are contributed by the various states interested in the scheme- In order to facilitate the undertaking a track is to be laid on the road between Dornodossola and Iselle, while in the borings are to be used Brandt's rotary boring machines. 11 is calculated that the work will occupy eight years and a hall

Valuable Opals In Idaho.

Valuable opals have been discovered in a large district in Idaho which has been named Opaline as a tribute to the new found gems. Camps have sprung up in many localities One of the most important is Squaw Creek, which is in the Owyhee mountain foothills about 20

SQUAW CREEK CAMP.

miles from Silver City. The site is a beautiful one, and the neighborhood abounds in hot springs, the water of which will boil an egg, and there is an ice cold spring which supplies the camp with drinking water. The traces of volcanic action in the region are abundant. Marks of great heat are to bo seen everywhere on the rocks, and lava is plentiful. Opals are found imbedded in the rock like raisins in a cake. Each gem is inclosed in a stone matrix that must be cut away before its beauty can be seen.

We Said So and We Are Doing So.

1 he ability to spend one's money sensibly is the gift that will maKe you rich and happy.

WE ARE HELPING YOU ALONG THAT WAY.

We bought right and we sal nght. Having no rents to pay and having bought for cash, we do what we said last week—undersell all others and in quality of goods we beat nil Remember, we are no. the oldest clothing house in Crawfordsville. Also remember that the oldest stock of clot-nris in the oldest house. Our goods are all new and are sold

price with the prices in plain figures.

Don xorget the New H^'hing Store, sign of the Big Pants, right south of the Court Home Mam btn-it, three doors West of the old place. Everybody welcome.

Crawfordsville, Ind.

HOW HOW!

VICTIMS_0FA FIEND.

Two Young Girls Brutally Slain in Kentucky.

THE MURDERER AN UNKNOWN TRAMP.

lie Kills Them Witliln Sight of Their llome—Ono of the Unfortunates llutilated in "Jack the

W0 are Overstocked with

Buggies and Carriages

ALL STYLES.

If we can't get our price we will perhaps take yours. They

must be sold. Call and see us.

COHOON & FISHER,

Kipper's" Style. :.

AN AWFUL CRIMB.

CAIRO, 111., July 6.—Two sisters were found by their mother Wednesday morning murdered. A tramp is supposed to have killed them. The elder girl, only 18 years old, had been mutilated after the manner of the Whitechapel murders. The other, a mere child. 7 years old, had evidently been killed because she witnessed the death of her sister. In each case the girl's neck was cut from ear to ear.

Seen* of tho Crime.

The crime occurred near the home of John Ray, between Fort Jefferson and Bardwell, Ky., 9 miles from Cairo. Wednesday forenoon. Ray is a county officer and one of the most esteemed men in that part of Kentucky. His two daughters were noted in the county for their goodness and beauty. They left their home about 7:30 Wednesday morning to pick blackberries in a patch less than 200 yards fi-om the house. Their mother saw them half an hour later and they were then separated some distance, each intent upon filling her pail with berries.

Found Tior Dead Children.

About 9 o'clock the mother heard her younger daughter scream as if in mortal agony or fear. She rushed toward the place where she had last seen her little one. In order to reach it she had to pass the spot where the older one had been standing. Without a warning she came on her dead body lying on the ground. Her throat had been cut from ear to ear. The mother screamed frantically for aid and threw herself upon the body of her daughter. J. E. Dupoyster, foreman of a gang of railroad laborers, was at work with his men near the Mayfleld bridge. They heard the children scream and started to ascertain the cause. Then the mother's outcry followed and guided them to the spot where she and the dead body of her eldest daughter lay. Search was at once made for the other girL She was also dead when found. Her body was partially concealed by the blackberry bush«s only a few yards away. Her throat had been cut as her sister's had been.

Horribly Mutilated.

The lower part of the elder girl's body had beeft horribly mutilated, after the manner of the Whitechapel murders in London. It is supposed that the little one came upon the scene at that instant, had seen the full tragedy and uttered the scream the mother had heard, and that the murderer, in order to prevent the child from proving a witness against him, had caught and killed her, too, and tossed her body into the bushes.

A Valuable Clew.

Within ten minutes after the discovery of the crime fully twenty men were on the ground- The murderer had been so daring in his work that he was

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reckless of the fact that so many were close at hand. Near the body of the elder girl was found a man's cheap blue flannel coat. This was the only clew to the identity of the perpetrator, but it is likely to prove a valuable one. One of the workmen who had come up said he had seen the coat on the back of a young white roan, a tramp who had come into that vicinity a day or two before. A colored woman said she had seen the same man early in the morning and had given him his breakfast. He had on a blue coat similar in appearance to the one found beside the murdered girl.

Hunting Him Down.

The whole community is aroused farms, threshing machines and even villages are deserted, and all the people are engaged in the search. A number of suspects were arrested and, though they gave fair accounts of themselves, are still held. Late Wednesday evening a man answering the description of the tramp, wearing a navy blue vest out no coat, was seen in a cornfield near Port Jefferson. He was ordered to come out, but refused, and fired a pistol at the hunters. They returned the fire, but he disappeared in the corn. The field now is surrounded with pickets so closely that not even a rabbit could get through unseen. It is thought he will be captured soon. If so he will be lynched before he sees the inside of a prison.

Death of an Ex-Cabinet Officer. WASHINGTON, July 0.—Ex-Secretary Moses Kelly died in this city on Monday, aged 74 years. Mr. Kelly was from New Hampshire, and came to Washington during President Pierce's administration and entered the public service. During the last year of President Buchanan's term of office he was appointed secretary of the treasury to fill out the term of Secretary Jacob Thompson. For the last few years his health failed and he lived in retirement.

Defying the Whisky Trust. PBORIA, 111., July 6.—Woolner Brothers' distillery commenced mashing grain Wednesday and is in full operation at a capacity of 2,000 bushels. Samuel Woolner, in whose name the property is, and who withdrew it from the trust some weeks ago, serving a notice of cancellation of lease, says he will continue his fight on the trust.

Death* from Cholera In France. LONDON, July 6. -The Lancet says that there have been 704 deaths from cholera in the southern part of France since May, and during the last four weeks 138 deaths from the same disease in Marseilles, 53 in Celle and 51 in Touldn.

Ottumwa (la.) Capitalist Assigns. OTTUMWA, la., July (5.—A. C. Leighton, prominent capitalist and speculator of this city, has assigned. Liabilities about 8189,000 assets, 1300,000.

A Farm for Rent.

A farm of 270 acres in Jackson township, Boone county, Indiana- one mile east of New Ross on the Crawfordsville & Indianapolis State road. Of this farm 200 acres are plow land, and 70 acres blue grass pasture, with everlasting stock water, a two story frame house of seven rooms, a good apple orchard, good outbuildings, a barn 50 feet square. 2(5-31 TIMOTHY LANE.