Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 February 1889 — Page 5

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1889

TAKING CARE OF THE PARTY

Democratic Senators Pass One of Their Tet Measures with Republican Help. "The Expensive and Cumbersome Election System Ttat Is to Be Tried Gag Rule on the Supreme Court Commission Bill. ELECTION BILL PASSED. . J)emocrat Meddling with a Reform About Which They Know Nothing. The election bill passed the Senate, yes1 I x r a. -a e Teruay morning, oy a vnie oi u) 10 kji . those who voted against the bill eleven Tf ere Republicans and one a Democrat. It ' was called up immediately after the opening exercises, by Senator Urmston, who moved that it he placed on its passage, and upon that motion moved the previous question, thus hoping to cut off any explanation of votes by those who desired to vote against the bilL Senator Johnson stated that while several Kepnblicans proposed to vote for the bill, they would do so under protest, and that it was but right that they should be given an opportunity to explain their votes. Senator Urmston iinally consented to withdraw the demand for the previous question, and about one-third of the Senators took occasion to tell why they voted - as they did. The Senators who opposed the bill were Burke Dcm.J, Alford, lioyd, Bichowski, Carver, Caster, Cronk, DeMotte, . Grose, Kennedy, Thompson and Shockney, Kepnblicans. Senator Alford, in explaining his vote, said he regarded the bill the most important one that had come before the Legislature. He was in favor of the right kind of an ' election law, but was opposed to this measure because he thought it would entail an enormous expense upon the State, and besides it was too complicated "to be underetood by the people. It would require the erection of from three to live houses - in each township in the State, and a great deal of other expense to put and keep in motion its machinery. lie did not believe it was any better than the present law, and - would, therefore, vote against it. Senator Boyed, on voting no, said he had talked with many of his constituents, both " .Democrats ana Kepublicans. and lie found them unanimously opposed to such an exEensivo law. Ho believed the hold-over ..enators would be voting to repeal the law in two years. It would cost $20,000 to build the booths in which the first elections were to be held. He also believed the people of the State were demanding ' a good registration law, and he was opposed to this bill because it did not projcgisiiaiiuu auicuuuicui vrucxru. JJ tiiu nilnority, the majority had left the doors wide - open for repeaters from Kentncky arid Illinois. Senator Carver thought there were some " good features in tho bill, but there were so many bad ones that he knew it would not 6uit his constituents. He, therefore, voted no. benator ue.Motte said there was not a man in tho Senate who was more anxious 1o see a good election law enacted than ho. The bill, he thought, made a few good pro visions m a very cosily and cumuersome way, and he, therefore, would vote against it. When Senator Dresser's name was called, he said ho intended to vote for the bill, but he would do so with a good manvmiseiv- - ings. He believed the people were demanding a goou electron law, out ne tnougnt the present bill would not meet their wants. The minority had presented a much better bill, but as the majority would not allow it to pass, he felt it his duty to support tho inferior bill. Senator Grose favored some of the provisions of the bill, but on the whole it was complex, cumbersome aud expensive. Ho would therefore have to vote against it. Senator Harlan believed that the minority had offered a much better bill, but ho hoped the present bill might prove satisfactory, and for tne purpose of giving It a trial he would vote yes. Senator Harness, ' for the same reason, voted for the bilL Senator Hays said ho knew tho measure contained many defects. There were threo evils to guard against repeating, illegal voting and bribery. This bill virtually makes no provision to . prevent either of . these crimes. A trial of the system would show that it would not stop bribery, and the manner of counting ballots was not as good as that provided by the. present svsr -' tem. Nei ther did it provide for the secrecy of the ballot. The poll-clerk could see how every man voted, if the elector would only claim that he could not read. In apito of all these defects, he would vote for the bill. . The people seemed anxious to have the . Australian system tried, and he was willing they should try it. Senator Hubbell also voted for the bill, believing that it was defective in many ways, but the best the majority would ' allow to pass. Senator Johnson said he preferred the bill -. offered by the minority all along. The very object of the one under passage was to prevent the secrecy of the ballot, and yet in case a man claimed to be illiterate the poll believed tne law was cumbersome, expensive and difficult to understand; that it , would not be satisfactory, but still he . would vote for it. Senator Kennedy, while being in favor of honesty in election, thought the bill was too expensive, and therefore voted no. Senator Mount said ho was willing to join with the majority in the enactment of any law that was for tho interests of th e people. While there were 'many things in the Dill that were difficult to understand, there wre some good features. He would vote for the bill hecaiiaA i in a i i-1 inn .I'll i i n iiim iiii i iii ri4 : of the good there was In it. In voting no Senator Shockney said he believed the system was too expensive, intricate and not what the people were do- ; manding. Senator Traylor, Democrat, supported tho bill with some misgivings. It contained features he was opposed to, but he would vote for it on account of the good it contained. Senator Burke explained briefly his vote against the bill He believed a citizen had tho right to vote as he pleased without coercion. The bill threw too much restraint around the voter. He was opposed to centralisation of power as contemplated by this bill. He did not believe the American people were as corrupt as a good many people thought, and he did not , 2y? that we natl reached that condition of affairs which existed in Home jnst prior to the downfall of the Konian Republic. He was therefore opposed to laws that proposed to trample under foot the Tights which had always been given every citizen under a republican form of government. THE SUPREME COURT C030IISSION. Applying the Gag Rule to Cut Off Discussion by th Minority. TlrMninute gag rule was mercilessly used in the Senate yesterday morning, the majority taking advantage of it in pushing toward passage the second of the partisan bills pending in that body. Immediately after the passage of the election bill, the House bill providing for the election of five Supreme Court Commissioners by the General Assembly was called up. Two reports were submitted by the committee on the organization of courts, to which the bill had been referred after it had passed tho House. They were of the stereotyped form, the Democracy recommending that the bill pass, while the Kepublicans wanted it to be indefinitely postponed. It was evident that the Democrats did not , propose to allow the measure to be disciiHHed on its merits. The calling up of tho .billsoKoon after tho five-minute rule had been adopted strongly indicated that one of the special objects in tho changing of the rule as to debate was to prevent free speech on the infamous measure, which the majority recognizes is condemned by tho people of tho State. Some of the Democrats wanted to move the previous question before any debate was had, but it was finally decided to allow ono or two Senators to speak. Am tho author of the minority report, Senator Johnson was first recognized by the Lieutenaut-governor. He said fivo minutes was a very short time in trhicU to eiposo the infamies of each

aibilL It -was another political measure enacted in the interests of the Democratic party. It was not only infamous, but unconstitutional; The Constitution provided that the Supreme Court should consist of live members, and while this bill was an attempt to do indirectly what tho majority knew they could not do directly, it was still unconstitutional. If the Supreme judges were to go over all the work these commissioners did; if they were to hunt up the line of authorities for verification, if they were to dictate the opinions, the bill would be constitutional. But if the commissioners were to be only amanuenses, why pay them the salary of Supreme judges? The majority would have to admit that they expected the commissioners to do the work of judges, and the bill was therefore unconstitutional. The Constitution of the State provided that every litigant before the Supreme Court should have his case passed upon by that court, and he did not believe the people who had cases before the court would consent to have them passed upon by a Democratic commission. In the opinion of the speaker, there was never so snamefnl an evasion of the Constitution as this bill proposed. When the Senator had occupied fivo minutes' timo he was called down. Senator Cox, who spoke next, offered no defense of the bill, lie said that as to its constitutionality, he was willing to admit that it might be unconstitutional, and he did not care to discuss that phase of the question. There was a necessity for such a bill, he thought, and he hoped the present bill would pas3. He did not telieve the people would ever vote to amend the Constitution so that the number of Supreme judges might be increased and with that remark moved the previous question on tho adoption of the committee report. Senator DeMotte protested against the debate being thus summarily cut off, and Senator Johnson said he did not believe the majority could afford to do so on a measure of so vast imparlance to every taxpayer in Indiana. There was a pause, a little caucus on the Democratic side, and then Senator Cox withdrew his demand for the previous question to allow the discussion to continue fifteen minutes. Senator Hays said the bill came from the House as one of a lot of partisan measures. He was surprised that its author had shown so much temerity in its preparation. A similar bill which had been introduced in the Senate named the members of the commission, a lot of rejected politicians. The same men, ho said, were in the lobbystruggling for the office this bill proposed to give them. The men who had been repudiated by the people at an election were to be beneficiaries under the act. It was a disgrace to the State that the Supremo Court was to be turned over to a lot of politicians. He believed that the perpetuity of our institutions depended Upon the judicial and legislative departments being separate and distinct. If the language of tho bill means anything, it means that the Legislature was to elect five Supreme judges. The bill, and those liko it, were a species of legislation determined upon by the Democrats after they had been kicked out of power. When they saw everything but tho General Assembly gone from them, they determined to capture everything within their reach, from tho bailiff of a Marion county court to the Supremo judges. Afraid to meet the minority in further discussion, tho majority, through Senator Barrett, moved the previous question, although only ten minutes of the fifteen minntcs promised had been consumed. "That's all right, gentlemen; you'll press that previous question a little too far some day," said Senator Johnson, in a way that meant a great deal. "I 6hall never demand the previous question except when you begin to discuss a matter from a political stand-point," said Senator Barrett. "How do you expect to avoid a political discussion when you have forced apolitical measure upon the Senatef" asked Senator Johnson. Senator Barrett for answer insisted upon the previous question, and the majority report was concurred in by a majority vote. Senator Shockney then offered an amendment to the bill providing that the Commissioners should oe appointed by tho Supreme Court. Senator Johnson again secured the floor, and after announcing that he was opposed to the amendment, turned his attention to the bill proper. "God save tho people," said he when the Supreme Court is turned over to a lot of broken down politicians. He then reviewed the work of the commission of 18S1, and showed that it was a worthless one. That ' commission was a shameful one, and there would have been no need for it had the Supreme judges done their duty. Every opinion it rendered cost tho people $G0. He maintained that if the SuSreme judges had done their duty the ocket would not have become crowded with undisposed-of cases. He submitted figures showing that if all the judges had decided as many cases as Elliott and Mitchell, the docket would bo up. Senator Kennedy opposed the bill in a two-minutes' speech. He was not learned in the law, but he could tell a story that would apply to the Democrats. "There was a little island in the Ohio river," said he, "on which only one family lived. One day a stranger came along, and asked if the river ever flooded the island. 'Yes,' said the inhabitant. Don't it get up in the house and carry away your property?' Yes. sometimes.' 'Well, how do you live when the water gets up that high?T Weft, we have a cow. WThen tho water begins coming up we put her in the house and as long as the udder is not inundated we can get enough milk to live on.' Now I think it is the same way with the Democrats on this floor. Everything they had has been swept away but one, and they have got to use that or starve." Senator Byrd then attempted to get the floor to move tho previous question on the the killing of Seuator Shockney's amendment. The Lieutenant-governor recognized Senator Hays, who had the floor first. Byrd insisted on being recognized. Senator Harness raised the point of order that Senator Hays had tho floor. The Lieutenant-governor sustained the point of order, and the majority then apSealed from the decision of the chair. The ecisionwas not sustained, but Senators Urmston and Howard voted with tho Kepublicans. After further wrangling Senator Urmston moved that the bill lay upon the table until the third reading, and upon that moved tho Erevions question. Several Senators still ad amendments they desired to ofler, and there was another protest from the minori-

tv. "Do you absolutely propose to cut off an discussion upon sucn an important suojectP asked Senator Johnson. "Yon have adopted the live-minute gag rule, and now yon propose to deny us the privilege of even attempting to amend a bilL," The majority again weakened for a few minutes, and Senator Johnson offered an amendment Eroviding that the Supreme Judges should e provided with amanuenses, to receive a salary of 1,500 each per annum. The amendment, he said, would Have the State nearly $30,000 per annum. The amanuenses would be as much assistants to tho Supremo judges as the commissioners. They could run down authorities and could write the opinions from dictation. He believed that with their aid the Supreme Court could catch up with its work in five years' time. Ilis amendment proposed to to pay out $7,000 annually for the help, while the bill under consideration proposed to pay out nearly $25,000 annually. Senator Harness said it was n mistaken idea about the Supreme Court being so far behind with its work that it would never catch up. Judges liko Elliott and Mitchell would have kept tho docket clear. Senator Mount next obtained recognition for five minutes. This bill, he said, progosed to foist upon tho people of tho tate what Senator Cox had admitted they would reject were they given permission to vote upon it. It was an infamy to create this commission and then elect men to serve upon it by virtuo of certificates signed by the Speaker of the House and Green Smith. He spoko for both Democrats and Kepublicans when he announced that the voters of his district were opposed to such an outrage. The amendment offered bv Senator John son was voted down, and then Senator Harness offered one providing that the commissioners should serve but two years, and that each should receive a salary of 81.500 per annum. Senator Urmston then renewed his motion for the previous question. Again the Kepublicans protested, but tho majority insisted, and tho bill was rassed to second reading withont Senator larness's amendment being considered. It is the intention of the majority to pass tho bill this week. Appropriation for the Prison South. Mr. Willard created a little excitement in the House, last evening, when the bill appropriating $35,000 for the southern prison camp up for passage. Its provision are that $20,000 shall be used in paying Jack

Howard's creditors, and that 15.000 be ex

pended in making improvements about tho f rison. Mr. Adams, of Morgan, said that loward was setting up the claim in court that he was not a defaulter, and it was certainly unwise to appropriate $20,000 to be distributed by the prison officials. The claims should come to the Legislature in the regular way;besides. , ho believed these claimants should look to Howard and not to he State for their money. Mr. Willard declared that tho Din Lad SUSPICIOUS features abont It. It was a double-h eaded measure and onght to bo entitled an act to pav the creditors of Jack Howard, and in addition it was objectionable because the $15,000 for improvements was to be expended as the prison officials saw lit. If this was not a job ahead why re uuv tnesetwo ieaxures sepiuaicu. vuutinning, he charged that whoever drew tho bill had a job in mind and he was surprised that anyone should attempt to rush it through tho Legislature. . A Mr. White, a member of the committee on prisons, which had recommended the passage of the bill, called Mr. Willard to order for impugning the motives of members of the House. Mr. Willard, in reply, said he did not know the author, but he did know that whoever is responsible for it contemplated a job. Mr. Linck, a member of the committee, said that he did not know the bill contained a section appropriating $15,000 to be expended by tho warden, and if he had ho would have opposed it. Mr. Beasly, chairman of tho prison committee, declared that Mr. Willard had no right to impugn the motives of any member of the committee. Mr. Willard was opposed to the bill simply because he and Warden Patten once liad a personal encounter. Mr. Willard again took the floor, and repeated his charge that tho man who drew the bill had a job in mind. He also charged that the title of the bill had been changed by the committee in order to cover up tho job. The discussion continued for some time, and the bill was then recommitted to the committee on claims for investigation. Limiting Work to Eight Hours. Mr. LangstafTs bill making eight hours constitute a legal day's work for certain classes of employes passed tho House yesterday morning. It was drawn by tho Central Labor Union of this city. The bill provides that eight hours shall constitute a legal day's work for all classes of mechanics, workingmen and laborers, excepting those engaged in agricultural or domestic labor, but overwork for an extra compensation, by agreement between employ er and employe, is permitted. Tho act is made to apply to all persons, firms, corporations, companies or associations employing labor in this State, and to all mechanics, workingmen and laborers now or hereafter employed by the State, or any municipal corporation, through its agents or officers, or in the employ of persons contracting with tho State, or any municipal corporation, for performance of labor on the public works of the State or such corporation. It is then provided that any person violating tho provisions of tho act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not greater than $500; and if tho person or persons violating tho same be an officer or agent of the State, or of any municipal corporation, thereof, he shall,in addition to such fine, be removed from his position. !; It is further provided that any party or parties contracting with this State or anv municipal corporation thereof, who shall fail to comply with, or secretly evado the provisions ot tho act by exacting and receiving more hours of labor or the compensation agreed to be paid per day, shall bo deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not greater than 500, and, in addition thereto, in the opinion of the State or municipal corporation, forfeit such contract. The bill passed without opposition and without discussion. It was substituted for one of similar character which proposed to extend the law to every class of laborers in the State. Reaver Lake Lands. v , The Beaver lake bill was considered by the Senate yesterday afternoon., it ,6 o'clock it was placed upon its pissge,'lbut failed by not receiving a constitutionalmajority. The vote was twenty-five to nineteen against. Tho bill was argued from a legal stand-point. Senator S. P. Thompson made the leading speech in . its f avor anil Senator Johnson the one against it. vTherp are abont seven thousand acres, valued at $80,000, in question, and-inany years ago the land around the lake was purchased by two men, Condit and Dunn. They bought it from the governments as swamp lands, and claimed that their purchase extended to the middle of the lake. The land passed to Michael G. Bright, who platted the lake bed, and in time one-half of it was conveved to the State in liauidation of a debt Dunn owed the State. Bricht being his security. Bright sold the balance of the land to the people. In the meantime the State and these purchasers drained the lake bed. Litigation over the title arose, and the Supreme Court held that the land belonged to the State. Tho occupants claimed that the State misled them when it recognized Bright's title by taking a part of it in liquidation of his debts. The present bill proposes to sell the land to the occupants at 37 1-2 cents per acre, and give a quit-claim deed for it. The question of ownership has been before every Legislature for twenty years, and the members of this General Assembly seem to feel that the question should be finally determined in some manner. It is likely the bill will become a law. ' Repealing the Telephone Law. The Commons bill, which provides for the repeal of the telephone law, passed tho House, yesterday, by a vote of 59 to SO. The present law was enacted by the General Assembly four years ago. Its purpose was to regulate the rental charges to bo made by telephone companies by fixing the rate at $3 per instrument per month. Tho companies claimed 'from tho first that . they could not operate under the law, and after the Supreme Court had sustained its constitutionality, many companies refused to give service unless higher rates were paid. The result was the teloShone facilities in many towns of the tate were taken away, while it is claimed the service was impaired in nearly every city. There has been a great pressure brought to repeal the law, and the bill for that purpose will likely pass the Senate without much opposition. It was debated nearly the whole forenoon in the House, mauy members taking the position that tho companies could prosper under the old law. and that they were simply refusing to obey it in order to compel the Legislature to repeal it. Those who opposed the bill charged that the companies used undue influences. There are two or three bills pending in tho House proposing to regulate tho charges made by the companies, and there is a possibility that one of them, raising tho present rate considerably, may be passed. The Supreme Court Reporter. The Democrats in the House yesterday had to f.pply the force of the previous question to prevent an outbreak in their own ranks.. Tho Supreme Court Reporter bill gives ono assistant and only $4,000 a year, out of which the Reporter, should a commission be appointed, will have to employ two or three additional assistants, leaving less than a first-class, book-keeper can command. The injustice was so obvious that when the bill came up a democrat liad an amendment ready, providing that the law should not take effect for two years, and a Bulbcient number of Democrats were ready to vote for it to easily carry it through. The author of tho bill, fearing this, secured recognition, moved the engrossment of tho bill, and demanded the previous question. This proceeding etlVctually shut the amendment out, so that Mr. Zoercher and others, who wanted to bo fair, were denied the opportunity. The action is especially indefensible, because of tho fact that two years ago, when the same bill was introduced against the Democratic incumbent. John W. Kern, Mr. Griffiths, then a member, refused to vote for it except with a prospective clause. The bill was made a special order for next Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Legislative Notes. Mr. Curtis still curls his mustache. Mr. Cnllen's hog-cholera bill passed the House last evening. It prohibits the hauling or driving of cholera-infected hogs over public highways, and requires that hog a

dying of cholera shall bo immediately buried four feet under ground. A bill making Clark and Floyd counties each a judicial circuit passed tho Houso yesterda3. , The Bigham police-fire-department bill was not reached yesterday. It will bo passed to-day. Conspicuous among the visitors in tho House during tho vote on the local option bill were distinguished representatives of the W. C. T. U. and of the third party, and of tho Liquor League. It would have been impossible to tell, from the smiles of gratification upon their several countenances, which were the best pleased with the result. A bill introduced by' Mr. Carroll referring to the purchase of gravel roads by county commissioners passed the House last evening. It provides that on the petition of fif ty owners of land that is adjacent to the road to be purchased, the commissioners shall order an election in tho townships through which tho road runs on the question of purchase.

ROUTINE RUSINESS. Introduction of Bills and Reception of Reports in the Senate. Alter disposing of the election and Supreme Court bills, the Senators introduced bills at the beginning of their afternoon session, yesterday, as follows: By Mr. Keith: S.357. To amend the charter of the city of Evans ville. liy Mr. Duncans S. 358. To encourage manfacturing companies. By Senator Harness: To define the duties of township trustees. . By Senator Mount: TS. 359. To prevent the giving of free passes to any officer of courts or members of tho General Assembly. By Senator Alford: i. 300. To relieve two persons of Martin county. By Senator Barrett: S. 301. Concerning criminal offenses in the State prisons. By Senator Thompson, of Jasper: S. 3G2. To regulate the construction of rooms in which liquor is to be sold. By Senator Horton, by request. S. 363. For the protection of wild ducks. The committee on pubUo health returned tho bill f S. to confer upon health officers iunsdiction for three miles from towns or cities, recommending its passage. The committee on fees and salaries reported favorably on the bill S. 274 to provide for a custodian of public buildings and property. After reading e vend House billa for the first time, the Senate took up, in special order, the Beaver Lake bill. House of Representatives. In tho House, yesterday, the following bills were introduced: By Mr. Willard: II. R. 542. Concerning branch railroads to coal mines. BvMr. Cranon II. R. 543. To regulato the claims against the estates of decedents. By Mr. Fields: II. K. 544. Concerning taxation. ByMr. Eidson: II. lw. 545. To amend Section 2120, K. S., relating to lishing with gill net. By Mr. Willard: H. 11. 540. Concerning voluntnrv associations. Bv Mr. Pevton: I II. R. 547. 1 Concerning tho listing of certain articles and products for sta tistical purposes. . The following bills were passed: II. It. 30(5, to regulate the hours of labor. H. II. 548, to amend the charter of EvansviUc. H. II. 145. concerning tho rental of telephones. II. R. OS, to abolish the office of water-works trustees in towns of 12,000 inhabitants and over. H. It. 38, to create the Fifty-second Judicial circuit. II. II. 1C7. concerning the purchase of tollroads. II. K. 230, to define tho word "mining" in theK. y. II. 1L 225, concerning the spread of hog cholera. PLEASING ENTERTAINMENTS. Deaf Mutes Show the Legislators What They Have Acquired. An entertaining exhibition of the ac complishments . of the pupils of the State institution for tho education of the deaf was given last evening. Members of the General Assembly were present, the exercises being intended especially for their benefit. Superintendent Baker explained to the audience the peculiar posi tion in tho world of the group of pupils standing beside him. "A few months ago," he continued, " many of these children had not the slightest knowledge of their own names, the names of their parents, or any object whatever. Now the3' can write them with the greatest facility and an accuracy often superior to children of their ace possessed of every faculty. Out of tho 1,800. graduates of tho institution not ono has entered the peniten tiary.' Only two out of all this number among tho females have in any measure gone astray. Scarcely such a record can be found in any other class of public institutions having equal difficulties to surmount. Our graduates can be found occupying promiuent situations in manufacturing and industrial- establishments of all kinds throughout the State. Wo have not brought you here to asfc an appropriation, but, according to the best statistics, there are, to-day, in this State 200 of this afllicted class for whom wo have absolutely no accommodation." The programme was then commenced with Prof. W. W. Burt, tho principal, act ing as interpreter. The . first exercise was one in teaching beginners, by Mrs. Sadie Corwin. The pupils wrote successively their own names, the time they have been in the school and the names of various ani mals and objects. All this was done with perfect readiness, the result of the severest application and drill. It had been prearranged that the pupils should ass wno tne large oody ot gentlomen before them were, but they were not informed on that point until the question was asked. They were told tho gentlemen were iLegislators.,, Tho young pupils had never heard of legislators, and tney asked: "Are thev dangerous?" 44 What can they do!" aud other questions of that character, great ly to the amusement of tho audience. When told tho business of the legislators, and to ask them for a nice little appropriation of 50,000 to build a new school-house, they responded very readily. Tho articulation class then gave an exhibition of tho powers of the human eye by reading, from tho lip movements in pronunciation soieiy, a long sentence frdni the history of Henry VIII, and transcribing tho mat ter correctly. It was new to the pupils, and reflects much credit upon their tcacner, suss uruening. wnen tno transscription was complete, several of the pupils (who have, to some degree, acquired tho uso of their voices read the selection in a peculiar monotone. Among thoso who participated in this exercise was Fred Harrison, counected with tno printing department of the institution, who is a very rapid penman. The arithmetical class then demonstrated the fact that their faculties of calculation are as alert as thoso of other children by doing large sums upon the blackboard. The members of this class are taught by Miss Anna iienuncKs, a niece ot l nomas A. Hendricks. After gesture recitation of the "Psalm " of Life" bv Miss Ada McCarty, vtJie , natural philosophy class solved '-ai number of prob lems cn the ulacKuoard, directed by Lr. W. H. Latham, eighty-live years of age, who is their instructor. Dr. fcatham is very wealthy, but continues to teach after thirtysix years labor in tho institution. A dia logue of two youugsters on watermelon stealing, carried on in pantomime; a Dutch dance by the young girls in costume, a courting scene lv a, deaf mute professor. and a very handsome production of tho little maiden's dance in the Mikado, in full Japanese attire, closed the evening. Music and Poetry. A unique entertainment was given at tho Grand Opera-house last night, it being an evening of music and . poetry. Mr. H. J. Schonackcr, the pianist and composer, boro the musical part of the programme, while the readings were by Miss Emily S. Bingham. The opening numbef3 were three readings, "Afterwliile8,w. hy J. W. Riley; "Good Night, Babette," bv Austin Dobson, and The Lost Heir." by Thomas Hood, the numbers being of sutticient variety to show Miss Bingham's versatility. Hersecond number was "Khyme of the Dnchesse May," by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, which was excellently given. Mr. Schonacker's numbers were all of Jiia own composition. The first was a pictnro of "Oriental Imagery," and in it were illustrated the several eilects which the piano can be made to depict, and previous to the rendition. Miss Bingham read a sketch explaining the number, which had been prepared by Mr. Schonackcr. Tho names of the compositions will givo a better idea of the character than any other discriprion. There was Why!" "Sobbing," "Etude on Discords," "Obstinacy and Persuasion," "Gentleness," "Maig Muller Kaug," and "Kaug Dhee Book." The piano seemed to speak each mood intended. The next number was a "Novelette," a quaint ideal composition, and the last was also in the same style, giving expression to diHerent ideas or pictures. Applause was plentifully bestowed upon the performers, showiug the evident appreciation of the audience.

THE imSTED COMPANIONS

Indiana Commandery of Ixyal Legion Meets to Receive Others Into the Circle. Preparing for Permanent Quarters in Which to House the New Organization Keviving War Eeminiscences in Toasts and Speeches. The Indiana Commandery of the Loyal Legion held a stated meeting at the Bates House last evening, about sixty companions being in attendance. The commandery was called to order in the clubroom of the hotel at 0 p. m. by Commander Lew Wallace, and Maj. Martin L. Bundy, of New Castle; Col. John S. Clark, ot-: Frankfort; Cob J. M. Dresser, of Lafayette; Surgeon J. L. Thompson, of Indianapolis; Lieut. Joliu L. Yaryan, of Richmond; Lieut. Stephen K. Fletcher, of Indianapolis, and Lieut A. K. Landis, of Logansport, were balloted for and . elected to membership. The first five of these, being present, were invested with tho order. On motion of Companion Lilly, the council of administration was directed to inquire and report concerning permanent quarters for tho. In diana Commandery. The advisability of puuiisning lull reports or an meeiiugs oi the commandery was discussed, ami the question was finally referred to the council of administration with nowcr to act. Com mander Lew Wallace, Recorder B. B. Peck and companion James li. Ostrander were elected representatives to tho sixth quadrennial congress of the order, which meets at Cincinnati on the 10th of April next, with Companions Oran Perry, Isaac u. Alston and James K. Carnahan as alter nates. Following the selection of delegates and tho announcement of new candidates for admission, companion James M. Ostrander, of Richmond, delivered an address, entitled Iwo September Davs bv the River of Death," being, in tho main, a sketch of the Chickamauga campaign of tho Army of tho Cumberland, and a wonderfully eft'ective description of its work from the Murfreesboro advance to tho victory at Missionary Ridccc. Maior Ostrander. in addition .to being a close student of the movements of that campaign, is a graceful and eloquent speaker, and as he paid but little attention to his manusenpt and entered fully into tho spirit of his discourse, tho address was a remarkably successful one. Its delivery was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic applause, and at its conclusion he was heartily congratulated. At tho conclusion of Companion Ustrandrr's address supper was announced, and the Commandery and its visitors sat down to a rich spread served in tho ordinary. Commander Lew Wallace served as toast-master, and when the cloth was removed, he said it had come to be a precedent, in well-regulated comiuandcries, that when after-dinner speeches were to be made, the new members should bo hrst heard from, and ho proceeded to call upon tho recently invested compan ions, who responded in order. .Lieutenant laryan, of Richmond, made a vigorous little speech, in which ho claimed that tho Indiana soldier was largely re--sponsible for the State's develop ment, including its growth of presidential timber, aud that nearly all the State had it owed to its soldiers, its drainpipes and its lug school fund. Major Bundy. of New Castle, told how tho war had removed whatever stigma there was on the Hoosier, and CoL Clark, of i rankf ort, in a quaint and humorous way argued that there never had been any stigma on tho Hoosier, and that his grit aud self-reliance had laid the foundation of the State's prosperity long before the war came to develop him further. Colonel Dresser, of Lafavette. cave an interesting account of his early experience in the service, and companions J. L. Thompson and R. O. Hawkins, of this city, made characteristic apologies, tho latter giving the particulars of his chase after Gen. John Morgan when, that raider made his celebrated trip through a Sortion of the State. Captain Finch, of hio, told several good stories and wound up by reciting "Sheridan's Ride" in good stylo, the companions helping him out on tho last verse vigorously, and Captain Meiche, of Cincinnati,, extended a cordial invitation to , the Indiana Commandery to join the Ohio Commandery in its annual and stated meetings. After several patriotic songs were sung, with an accompaniment by the Italian band in attendauce, Major tord, of Terro Haute, in a few fitting words, presented to the commandery a portrait of the late Gen. Charles Cruft, of Terro Haute, whose services as the commanderofabrigadeinWallace'sdivision were known to every Indianian," and he accompanied the gift with a short biography of the deceased. The gift of the portrait was gracefully acknowledged by Commander Wallace, and the memory of the original was drank standing and in silence. Companion Peck read a letter from Colonel R. D. Mussey, of Washington, D. C, giving some interesting statistics of Indiana's contributions to the Union army. Companion Harry Adams made a speech which, in many respects, was the gem of the evening. lie told how the Adams orators were gradually passing away and how, by reason of the decease of John Quincy and Charles Francis, hisburdensasa public speaker were daily increasing. He said he hud enlisted as a musician, and when his captain. Court Whitsctt. ordered him to double duty, ho threw himself back on his reserved rights, but Yvnitsett said to him: "You may think you are a musician, out you ain't," and that settled it. He had struggled as a nou-commis-sioned officer until ho got to bo ranking corporal in the service by reason of seniority of appointment, audhad finally become a second lieutenant, but even then his opportunities for speaking had been limited, and most of his conversations with generals and colonels had been one sided. They had usually monopolized tho talk, and the usual remarks they made to him were, "Git out of that orchard" and "Go back to your regiment." This was really the first opportunity he had to "board" with officers of superior rank, and he embraced it gladly. After the Adams oration there were interesting talks by Captain Whitsett, Major Weise and others, and the banquet closed with a stirring address from Commander Wallace, in which he reviewed the success of the Indiana Commandery, and exhorted its members to continue their work until it reached the first place among tho commanderies of the Legion. Funeral Delayed by Union Cab IrlTers. New York Special to Pittaburg Dispatch. A member of the Brooklyn Cab Drivers' Union,inaneflortto push a boycott against an obnoxious employer, stopped a funeral procession at the houso of death for half an hour on last Saturday. Undertaker Thomas J. McCann, of 922DeKalb avenue, Brooklyn, whs in charge of the f uneraL He said to-night: i "It was the funeral of Mrs. Fahlbuscli, wife of saloon-keeper Charles Fahlbusch, at Ryerson street and Flushing avenue. The mourners liad got into their coaches, when a big, burly man, who had left his coach in the line, said: T'll givo you just twenty-five minutes to get that scab coach out of line.' I looked at the man with astonishment. He walked up the sidewalk and said: You can't start this procession with that scab driver in tho line. You had better get him out."' ' The urivers refused to obey their employer, and tho procession was delayed until the obnoxious carriage was driven from the line. It belonged to a uman who had discharged drivers for joining the union. The Democratic Inquisition. Winchester Herald. ' The prosecutions set -on foot against Republicans of this county in the United States court at Indianapolis' have been understood by all to be simply political persecutions. Our citizeus are being prosecuted, not because they have .committed any oifence against the law. but because they are Republicans. What is true in this respect in this county, seems to bo tho case in other counties of the State. From nearly every county in the State Republicans are being dragged to Indianapolis to answer to indictments that cannot be, and aro not expected to be, sustained My any evidence when brought to trial. The Tomtit who is engineering these .persecutions, while not overburdened with M-use, knows enough to know that convictions cannot be had in these cases, and the indications now are that ho intends to refuse to try any of tho cases while he remains in tho office he has disgraced, but will leavo tho rvdulU of his labors to bo swept out by his

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Indianapolis, referring to Bailey's work, said that he was preparing a bed of coals to roast Democrats over. Taken Good Care of HU Family. Albany Journal. A son of Senator Vanco has been nomi nated for Receiverof Public Moneys at North Yakima, W. T. A second son of Senator Vance is lieutenant in the arm, a third is his father's private secretary, paid by tho government, anu a iounn lives wna nis father in Washington. Rolert J. Vance. Assistant Commissioner of Patents, is a cousin of tho Senator. Tho anco family is doing well, t.iauk yon. No Calico Picnics Now. Chicago Tribune. Whisper it softly. It was CO degrees 1 w z o at largo, D. T.f tho other morning, and in a time of hot excitement about statehood, too. Quick Time to Washington ly the JVmhandle Jlontr. nnolis at .'J r. M.. will havo a direct con nection at Harrisburg for Washington, and will leave Harrisburg at 10:40 a. m., arrivo at Baltimore at 1:15 r. M. aud Washington at 2:30 p. m. In addition to this tiain tho one leaving Indianapolis at 4:1)0 a. m. and arriving at Washington at C."0j the following morning, and the ono leaving Indianapolis at 5:10 r. m., arriving at Washington the next evening at 7:55, will le continued, thus giving Indianapolis three trains i-ach day, with Pullman sleeping-cars through without change. Tho promptness with which trains aro moved and tho excellent service afforded the traveling public are features that go to make aioumey over the Pennsylvania lines one of the pleasures of a lifetime. Persons who contemplate attending tho inauguration aro respectfully invited- to call upon D. R. Douough, ticket agent. Union Station, or George Rech, ticket agent Pennsylvania lines, Washington and Illinois streets, for round-trip rate and mora particular information, or to address II. 1L During. Assistant General Passenger Agent. Penns3'lvania Lines, Indianapolis. Are You Going to Washington? If so. you would doubtless like to make the trip in solid comfort, quick time and without change. A Pullman vestibule buffi ;t sleeping car leaves Indianapolis at 3:50 p. m. daily (except Sunday) on tho Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton fast express, running through via tho C, W. fc B. and Baltimore tfc Ohio roads, without change, to Washington and Baltimore in quicker time than any competing line, reaching Washington at 1:55 and Baltimore at 2:55 p. m. next day. Sleeping-car space, further information aud tickets at Union Station; at C, H. dfc D. office, comer Illinois street and Kentucky avenue, or by addressing W. H. Fisher, general agent. Advice to Mothers, Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrap should always be used when children aro cutting teeth. It relieves the little sutlerer at once; it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as" bright as a button." It is very pleasant to taste. It soothes tho child, softens the gums, allays all pain, r lieves wind, regulates tho bowels, and is tho best known remedy for diarrhnpa, whether arising from teething or other causes. Twenty-five cents a bottle. I've been a sufferer with rheumatism for years in all parts of my body, and havo been unable to obtain any relief at all from tho remedies I've tried. Salvation Oil gave mo entire relief and I heartily recommend it. Henry Winkel. 177 South Paca street, Baltimore, Md. Beecham's Pills act like magic on a weak stomach. - Fon a disordered liver try Bcccham'a Pills. m Beecham's Pills cure biliousness and nervous ills. Pears' is the purest and best soap ever made. AMUSEMENTS. ENGLISH'S OPERA - HOUSE. To-night, Saturdav maUnee and evening, EVANS & IIOETT, In Hoyt's funniest play. PARLOR MATCH. It PRICES Orchestra and Orchestra Circle, 75 eta, Dress-Circle, 50 eta.; Family Circle, 25 eta.; Gallery, 16 cents. fy Matinee prices, g and 50 eta. - ENGLISH'S EXTRA Two nlglita only, Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 18 and 19, special engagement ot MISS MAEYASDERSON Monday evening, grand acenic production ot "THE WINTER'S TALE." Tuesday evening, great double bill, PYGMALION AND GALATEA, and COMEDY AND TBAGEDY. PRICES-SI, S2 and S3, According to location. tSTSEATS NOW ON SALE at the box-offica ofEpgllgh'a Opera-house. Y. M. C. A LECTURE COURSE MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 18. BOSTON STARS Comprising th following eminent artists: MEDORA llENHON-EMERSOX. the distinguished American Hoprano: WALTER EMEKSoX, the greatest Cornet player living; RUDOLF KINO. Pianist and Accompanist, and NELL A K. lillOWN. the most gifted and popular American Reader. Positively the grandest Musical and Literary Organization in the country. Admission 50 cents. Heats may now be reserved rithout extra charge at Y. M. C. A. ottlce. FURNITURE, CARPETS, STOVES. PAYMENTS OR CASH. -ATMESSENGER'S 101 E. Washington St. BORN & CO FURNITURE, STOVES, CARPETS. 1 f ill.' BRUSH BRILLIANCY Arc and Incandescence ELECTRIC LIGHTS For particulars address THE BRUSH ELECTRIC CO.. CLEVELAND, OUIO.

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