Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 28 May 1895 — Page 1

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The Debs Case Decided by the Supreme Court

THE LOWER COURT SUSTAINED.

Tlie Arc I-ruin Three to Six Months in .Tail I'l^-siih-nt lfb* lntoron t.Iie Subvert lit' i)«-«-lar's It :m

Outrage, but Will Abide by the Decision of Hip Court.

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of the American Railway union, and they will have to serve the sentence imposed upon them by the court. I The cases arose in the United States circuit court of the northern district of

Illinois. Debs and others disobeyed the order of the court enjoining them from further interference with interstate commerce and the carrying of the United States mails. They were brought before tin court for contempt and sentenced to from three to six months' imprisonmeut.

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VOL. I. NO. 158. GREENFIELD, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY '28, 1895

—The United

States supreme court yesterday, in an opinion read "by Chief Justice Fuller, denied the motion l'or a writ of habeas corpus tiled by Debs and his associates

before

the su-

prenie court 011 a motion for "leave to iie a petition for a writ

habeas corpus,

which was tally argued by Debs' connsel on the one side and Attorney Cvneral Olney 0:1 the other. The decision of the cii:ei justice sustains the action of the court below.

The men who are affected by the deeision are Debs. Howard, Keliher. lingers, Hums, Hogan, O-oudwin and. Elliott. They tre the president. vi president and directors of the American' Railway uii'ii. Mr. Debs is now in Terre Haute.

The opinion of tlie courr addresses itself to two subjects: First—Are the relations of the general government to interstate commerce such as authorize a direct'interference to permtt a forceable obstruction Hereof'

Second—if such authority exists, lias a court of eouity authority to issue, an injunction i:i aid of the performance of such duty'r

The court decides both questions aftirmatively. It says: The strong arm of the national government may be put forth to bruh away all obstructions to the freedom of interstate commerce or the transportation of the mails. If the emergency arises, the army of the nation and all its militia are at the service of the nation to compel obedience to its l^ws."

As to the powers of a court of equity,' the decision reads: "It is more to the praise than the blame of the government that instead of questions of right and wrong 011 the part of these petitioners and their associates, and enforcing that determination by the club of the policeman and the bayonet of the soldier, it submitted all these questions to the peace !."ul determination ot judicial tribunals, and invoked their considera

tion and judgment as to the measure of °f .i11^

its rights and powers and the relative obligations of those against whom it made complaint."

Under this decision Debs will serve his sentence of six months in jail, and, it is though*-, that the government will consider mis a sufficiently severe punishment without prosecuting criminal cases against him or his associates. The principle involved having been established, but not pushing further proceedings, it ^'ill be shown that the government does not entertain any revenge-

^'-^'ay union. «»r

ny oilier reputable labor organization, 1 Attorney General Olney, to whom more than to any other man is

due

the

credit of suppressing the Chicago riots, and restoring interstate traffic, to its I normal condition, has in all his official I relations shown his earnest sympathy with organized labor when the objects I sought to be obtained were lawful. As an evidence of this fact, it will be reI called that during tlie pendency of the contest between the Heading railroad and its employes, wherein the company sought to establish its right to discharge any employe v.*ho should join a railwayman's uiron, Mr. Olney unsolicited, filed with the court a brief in which he I stoutly maintained the right of the men to associate themselves together for mutual aid and protection and declared I the act-ion of the railroad company repugnant to the American idea of civil liberty and justice. ,.W.J

PRES.DENT DEBS INTERVIEWED.

He I- cliircH tlie Decision an Outrage, hut Will Abide by It. Tk Ha Ind., May 28.—President Eugene V. Debs of rhe American

States rights are practically eliminated, while the right a citi/.en to a trial by II jury of bi peers, as vouchsafed by the constitution, is broken down, livery federal judge now constitutes a czar. The decision of rhe supreme court lias crowned and capttired them and given them autocrai :c- way liey can now issue any kind of injunction restraining any man from doing anything and then deprive hun of his liberty alter simply going through the farce of a hearing before the same judge issuiuar the iuiuuetiou. Railroad

Railway union, whose ease was acted upon yesterday by the supreme court, was seen at- his home and said: "I know only of the decision as it appears in tlie evening papers, and assuming that it is correctly reported, it appears that tlie case was not decided upon its merits, but that it was found that the circuit court having final jurisdiction, its act was not reviewable by the supreme court, and therefore the writ was denied. "I expected a favorable decision, bnt !'. I am not disappointed. After the deI eision by that tribunal 011 tlie income tax bill, I am not at all surprised to see the decision of the lower cjurt affirmed in our case. Doth decisions are absolutely in the interest of the corporations, I syndicates and trusts, which dominate every departnieiit. of the federal government, including the supreme court. ".leli'erson's prophesy is being literally fulfilled. The 'sappers and miners,' as lie denominated them, are at work undermining tlie fe leral republic,.

eoiporai tons may now retuioe wages unit enlorce any kind of conditions upon their employes without fear ot their resignation. 11' employes see fit to quit, they can be put in jail for exercising their prerogative. This infamous outrage has now the judicial sanction of the supreme court of the United States. "It is notoriously true that the people

of this country, excepting a small minority, that are direct beneficiaries of such monstrous preversion of justice, have 110, coniidence in the supreme court. Not only this, but the criminal autocrats have no confidence in each other. To substantiate this it is only necessary to read the scathing arraignment of Justice Harlan of his judicial associates. "I shall abide by the decision with perfect composure, confidently believing that it will hasten the day of public ownership, not only of the railroads, but of all other public utilities. I view it as the death knell of the wage system. In the long run this decision will prove a blessing to the country."

HOWARD SURRENDERS,

He Was Not Surprised at the Decision Itutjllis Attorney Was. CincAco, May 27.—George W. Howard. the former vice president of the American Railway Union, was the first one of the men to offer to surrender himself to the United States marshal and linish his uncompleted sentence. Late in the afternoon Mr. Howard entered Marshal Arnold's office and said: "L guess you want me, now that tiie sunreme court has sustained Judge .: Wood's judgment"'" I "Not yet,"' replied the marshal. "We must first get the mandate of the supreme court, and that will be a week or more in reaching here." "You know where to find me," said 'Howard. "I can not go back to Woodstock too quick. I want to get through with the sentence." I "The opinion of the supreme court was 110 surprise to me." continued Mr.

Howard. "I have expected such a result from the start. In fact I was opposed, as were most of the others, to taking tip the issue. I could not see anything to be gained, but a good deal to lose. If the appeal has been sustained we would have gained a point for labor organizations, but not saved I ourselves from ja.il. We were committed on two charges of contempt one I for violating the injunction as to interfering with interstate commerce and the United States mails, another for vio-

lating an injunction as to interference with the receivers of the Santa Fe railroad. "The judge g:fve Delis six months in each case and the rest of us three months, and then made the sentence concurrent. In order to appeal the judgment --for rue violation of the injunction 011 tlie part of the government we had to move a separation of the sentences and have them cumulative. We had no ground to appeal from the committment 011 the S.uiia Fe case. Now, I what do we get

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C. S. Darrow, counsel for the defendants in the Debs case, said: "A week ago that august body, the supreme court, decided against the income tax. Today it follows suit against Mr. Debs and ids colleagues. Such action shows how the land lies and is pretty plain I notice to the people 011 which side the supreme court stands. The position of the supreme court is simply the outcome of the life associations of the members I in their professional and social relations. It is I presume, only what one might expect from poor human nature.

Workingnien and their interests are as much outside of tlie supreme court's world as if the former were the inhabitants of another planet."

DECLARED A DRAW.

Thu Smitli-Ky iii Figlit Stopped by tlio I'olice in the JOight.uvntli Itou:il. (Jo Is

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Doable time. Had

the boys fo.lowed my advice and left the tiling aiouc we would have been out

April 1. We will have to

serve nearly mouths, and as I figure

it, we will get out in time to enjoy thanksgiving dinner, ii" we have enough money to buy one. Debs will get out in time to participate in next year's Decora don. services. The truth of the matter is, our lawyers made a mess of it." .Mr. Howard then went down to the next floor to see Judge Woods, but that official had already taken his place on the bench in court.

N. May '20.—In

the anticipation of a first class mill between Tommy Ryan and "M}\sterious" Billy Smith of Boston, a big crowd came down from the city to the Seaside clubhouse last niglit. After a few preliminary bouts, tlie 2.round bout between Ryan and Smith was called.

The first seven rounds were very tame affairs, but in the eighth Smith bled Ryan's nose with a left-hand jab and knocked Ryan to the floor with a righthand swing on the back of the liead, and when Ryan got up, Smith smashed his right and lett on the jaw and face.

Honors were about even in the next, two rounds, but iu the lltli Ryan was almost knocked out when the gong sounded.

In the 12th round they both slugged each other all over the ring and Rvan seemed to be getting stronger. This was continued for the next four rounds.

In the 17th round Ryan went fiercely at his man and they both fell after a clinch. Ryan fought him to the ropes and it was give and take until the gong went. Both men were pretty well used up.

In the 18th round Ryan jabbed right on face and left on body. In a breakaway Smith uppercut with right on body. Ryan split Smith's ear with a fearful left hand blow. He hit Smith right and left and Smith turned away and lay over the ropes. The police interfered and the gong sounded three times, Ryan hitting Smith ouco more.

Owing to an agreement, between the men which was to the effect that if the police stopped the bout it should be declared a draw, the referee so decided and the spectators seemed satisfied.

THE LISTENER.

Prlnco Hugo, the duke of Sora, has bop»me priest ufter studying theology for two years.

John P. St. John claims to have traveled 230,000 miles In delivering 8.COO temrutm nnu

Like a Church

It's your business to

buy or riot, just /as

your own good sense

dictates. We are glad

to have you look—glad

to have your opinion.

.lust opened some Havi-

land's and Carlsband dinner

sets. •.

FRANK S. "HAMMEL,

Local and Personal.

Have your childrenls pictures made by Cuyler, while tbey are well and happy. & tf

See Hop Sing, the Chinaman, at Masonic Hall Thursday night.

Remember the entertainment at Masonic Hall Thursday night.

Miss Bessie Booth, of Noblesville, is a guest of her cousin, Mrs. W. S. Montgomery.

Fresh fruit and all other kinds of choice syrups and soda can be obtained at Wilkin's drug store.

Sanford Williams and wife, P. Eastes and Jesse Evans, were passengers to Indiauapolis today.

Try the fine syrups aud s-da at Wil kin's drug store. The newest and finest fountainin the county.

R. A. Black went to Slielbyville yesterday, where he will be engaged in a law suit until Thuisday.

Will Evans and wife, of Indianapolis, who had been visiting her parents, Lafe Blifer and wife, went home to-daj.

A SPLENDID CHANCE O

To buy a number one good house al lready for occupancy^*^1^

WITH LITTLE MONEY, 8

On Wednesday, May 29th

At Public Auction, on the premises, ,will be sold the frame building located on the Selman lot, lately purchased Dy the School Board. This house is well constructed and is made of the very best material, has seven rooms, is in elegant shape and will make some one a cheap home. Everybody should attend this sale and make it a success.

TERMS.

Six months time at 6 per cent, interest with approved security. Sale at 2 p.m.

"Wm: Pauley, Auctioneer.

^Our services arc free.

We don't charge any.

tiling for showing

goods. We're so

proud of the stock we

like to show it off.

The Presbyterian Sunday-school is making preparations to celebrate Childien's Day on Sunday, June 9, in an elaborate manner.

Ham L. Strickland, Will Rail'erty and their wives drove to Indianapolis today. They will transact business and also attend the ball game.

Arthur Wilkins, the popular druggist, I has p:aced an elegant new soda fountain in his store and is now ready to serve a delicious and refreshing drink to all.

Mrs. John McXauiara and her daugl ter Mrs. Calvin McXamara, of Carrol ton, were guests of the formers sisters, Joshua Moore and Mrs. Nellie Moore to-day.

D. W. Cox, of Charlottesville, is spending a few days with his brother, Bert Cox. He will here until after Thursday and take part in the ball game.

J. M. Price, the. painter, thirty years experience, the best material, everything first-class, work done with neatness and dispatch. Leave orders at Early 's drug store.

Attend the first festival of the season in the court house yard on Decoration Day afternoon.and evening to be given by the Junior League of the first M. E. church.

J. J. Skinner an.I family, of Ashler, Ind.. wili arrive this evening fo spend a few days visiting relatives and friends. They wil! he wi Dr and Mrs. King this evening and to-morrow.

Paul Mortord and Charley fJant. were responsible for a verv delightful practice dance at fj.-ft's hall last eveniug. Greemield ff rra'n'v has as fine a set of young boys and inis^s as can be found anywhere, and indeed ake a fine appearance.

Alphonso Gray his had bad bills printed at the

khiih.ican

June 6th. He and I

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Pictures takenwithout pain atCuylers. & tf The regular jury was discharged for the term to-day, but court will probably continue until June 8th or later.

Cuyler, the photographer, has an instrument with a winUe and freckle exterminator attachment. & tf

John B. Huston and wife drove to Anderson to-r'ay to visit his mother, Mrs. Lucinda Huston who lives there.

Will A. Hough returned from Chicago last evening, where he had been a few days visiting his. brother Clarence A. Hough.

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Alw

we'll

oflice for a sale

mother will then

visit his sister, Mrs W. H. Egley at Onarga, 111., for a time and th go on for a a visit with his other sister, Mrs W il Harris at Letitin Kan

The annual Alumni reunion of the High School graduates will occur at I Gant's Hall to- norrow evening. There will be a welcome address to the class ot' '95, and a response on beh«lf of the class by Oriel Binford. Music will be furnished by the Montnni Bros, orchestra. The program will conclude with dancing.