Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 54, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 February 1901 — Page 4

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1001.

THE DAILY JOURNAL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1C01.

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The danger of Cuba is a lot of noisy and bralnles'3 agitators who, like Cisneros, talk of fighting Americans. If such men are numerous Cuba Is most unfortunate. The. bill to increase the salaries of the Judges of the Supreme and Appellate courts at the expense of the head3 of other departments in the state government, Is, at least, an admission that such an increase should be made. it fm announced that Tom L. Johnson will be a candidate for the presidency In 1004 onr the platform of "special privileges to none."' And yet. Mr. Johnson Is a millionaire because of special privileges ranging from valuable patents to street-railway franchises. The President of the United States may xerclse war powers, but the question of the relations which are to be established between the United States and Cuba is one which he has no constitutional authority to settle. It is pre-eminently a question for Congress to settle, and the President should not allow that body to evade its responsibility In the premises or to postpone action unnecessarily. The United States consul at Buda-Festh, Austria-Hungary, informs the State Department that a market can be established in that country for American made shoes If -American manufacturers will study the tastes of the people and make shoes accordingly. It would take a good deal to get American manufacturers to make as ungainly and ill-shaped shoes as the average European wears. It is reported that Lord Salisbury is indifferent to the amendments attached to the Ilay-Pauncefote treaty by the Senate. It is given out that he expects the United Stat? to build the Nicaragua canal and fortify it against Its enemies in time of war. He 'desires the canal to be built because, he. believes it will be of greater advantage to Great Britain than to the United States. If some Americans shared that opinion they would denounce the building of the canal with louder words than the . Pacific -railroads, if not so effectively. Xhe -dealh.of Rev. Mgr. August Bessonles. better known as "Father" Bessonies, removes one of Indlanapolis's most honored citizens. A resident of -the city for more than forty years he had become universally .known for his amiable character, consistent Christian life .and Interest In every good work, and he was universally honored. His life had in it some of the ele- . . ... ments of '.romance and self-sacrifice that have characterized the lives of so many of the prelates of the Catholic Church, and few have labored more efficiently in extending it in new fields than he. The brief spasm of reform in the national House of Representatives regarding - ........ the number and pay of Its employes will not amount to anything. In all matters relating to its own expenditures the House does as-lt pleases, and, as a rule, it pleases to be very extravagant. A roster of its employes and their pay and an itemized bill of its expenses for sundries would cause a general outcry, but the House will take care that it does not occur. The present House Is no exception in this regard to its predecessors. Mr. Wu Tir.gfang. the Chinese minister. Is breaking all diplomatic records as a public speaker and becoming very well known to the American public. Yesterday afternoon he delivered an address before the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce on "Washington and Confucius," and In the evening was the guest of tne Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution at their dinner. Can it be that Mr. Wu is trying to popularize heathenism in this country by his amiable conduct and polite manners? If that idea gets abroad among the "hoodlum" class it may go. hard with him. It will be noticed that Democratic clubs have not met this year, as they frequently have, to celebrate the birthday of George Washington. A few years ago they were accustomed to do so, but the Democracy of. Bryan and the Populists seems to have discovered that they have nothing in common with? the life and record of WashingtonIn no sen. was Washington a Democrat. He was always a Federalist who believed In the American Nation as one people rather than a federation of States ho fccverelgn that any of them could nullify the laws of. the United States. That was the . original , J?ffersonIan doctrine, but Jefferson when he became Ircident Ignored this heresy set forth in the resolutions of 1733. When Jefferson became President he Tras more a Federalist in his policy than X7ero hla predecessors. This is how'n in the Louisiana purchase and the act of ConCrtif, pa3sed at his request, which gave tlz autocrat!? powers over the people in C i c;;-!rtl territory. Jackrca followed in

the same line, the heresy of state su

premacy coming with the growth of slavery as a political factor. Now all that is of the past. The Ideas of Washington regarding the powers of the United States are generally accepted. But while the Bryan Democracy has dropped George Washington, it has the audacity to hold Lincoln up as a Demo-Populist leader. Of course, there is not a man of average intelligence who does not know that Lincoln was in no sense a Democrat. Indeed, when he had the choice between the Jackson and the Whig parties he chose the latter when it was in the minority. The continued and increasing observance of Washington's birthday is evidence of the growth of the national sentiment and also of the favor of the American people for a Btrong central government. AX INDEFENSIBLE MBASUHE. It would be strange, indeed. If the House, after killing two of the bills of the alleged combination of the Senate, should be induced to approve the one for which no plausible argument can be presented. It has been demonstrated that a second normal school Is not needed in the State. If another is established, either twice as much money must be paid as Is now paid for ample facilities or the standard of both schools must be lowered to second or third rate. Besides, the normal school scheme Involves the expenditure of much larger sums than both the schemes which have been killed. The buildings at Muncie are entirely Inadequate and there is no apparatus for a firstclass school. Once in the hands of the State, $200.000 for buildings and equipment will be demanded and needed in addition to the annual levy, which will take over $63,000 a year now and more as the valuation of the State Increases. But there could be no special objection to this if the school were needed by the State's public schools, which 13 not the case. It would be far cheaper to purchase the proposed plant at a fair valuation and pay the fares of all the pupils than to embark in a scheme which involves endless expenditure. It Is a part of the gossip of the evening papers that the Democrats will make the support of the bill a caucus measure. This is not possible. Such men as Messrs. , Davis and James are shrewd and intelligent, and mut see that such a movement would not be "good politics." The House has killed off several vicious measures; the taxpayers expect that when the time comes it will use its "strike out the enacting clause" to put a quietus upon the most indefensible proposition before the Legislature. A LESSOX IX SUIISIDIES. Decatur county has had an experience with subsidy-grabbers that is a warning to the freeholders in other counties. Two promoters decided that It would be a good thing for them to Induce the voters of that county to vote aid to an electric railWay connecting Greensburg with two or three other places of no importance to Greensburg or Decatur county. If the County Commissioners have authority to refuse to call an election upon the petition of twenty-five freeholders they did not exercise it. The promoters, wno are not residents of the county., having se-nred the calling of an election, went there to carry it by any means within iheir row r. Fortunately, the taxpayers were around, .and alter a hot caTpalyn the . proposition to take the property of the cltizers of vacatur county without their consent vis rejected by an overwhelming vote. Defeated in Decatur, the promoters who are in that sort of legalized robbery will seek some other county or counties where the property holders may be caught napping, or where a large majority of the voters are not taxpayers, and are often too willing to vote away the property of others. It may now be too late to legislate to prevent this sort of robbery by a lot of promoters. It should not be, because It should never be too late while a Legislature is In session to prevent the pillage of taxpayers. It has been suggested that a new bill to modify the present subsidy law so that, in counties or cities with ever 100,000 population, a three-fourths vote Instead of a mere majority vote shall be necessary to take the property of citizens without their consent. The chief purpose of this article, however, is to warn property Owners and taxpayers throughout the State to be on their guard against a class of promoters who are - going about the State trying to induce the people to vote aid to electric roads. . In . which they, the promoters, can have no other interest than by some hocus-pWus to get the money of property owners. It is unfortunate in the extreme that it is necessary to give such warning, since the people who own property should be protected against those who seek to get It away from them by methods that, to say the least, are fraudulent. CIBAN JING01S3I. Senor Cisneros, one of the most prominent members of the Cuban constitutional convention and talked of as a candidate for President, refused to sign the draft of the Constitution which was to be sent to the United States for approval, on the ground that, as Cuba was now free and independent, the United States had no right to pass on her Constitution. When one of the delegates who had affixed their signatures said, "We are all Cubans," Senor Cisneros replied, "Yes, when the time comes to fight the Americans we will fight them together." It is a common form of jingoism to assume to be more patriotic, more jealous of national rights and honor and more eager to fight for them than other people are. The American Jingo would have had the United States espouse the Boer cause and send a force to conquer and occupy any country whoso people questioned our ability to whip the world in arms. The Cuban Jingo proves his superior patriotism by showing his Ingratitude for all the United States has done for him and by pretending to be anxious to be the first volunteer to fight the nation that has delivered his country from the intolerable yoke of Spain. The Cuban people have never stood high in the world's roll of merit, but the Cuban Jingo who flouts the United States, repudiates any obligation for what it has done for Cuba and professes his readiness to fight the Americans is probably about the most despicable product of a race not noted for honesty or gratitude. The history of the world can be searched in vain for another instance of one people rendering such splendid service to another and asking as little in return as in the case of the United States and Cuba. The serv ice was such as no other struggling people ever received or any other powerful nation ever extended. It resulted In giving the Cubans in a fetr month what they had

teen struggling for for generations, and what they never could have won for themselves, namely, freedom from Spanish rule. It did more than this, for. Instead cf leaving the Island a prey to warring factions and anarchy, it subdued the passions of war, Introduced law and order, established schools, promulgated new sanitary regulations and instructed and supported the people until they were ready to form a government for themselves. For this service, far transcending that rendered by one nation to another In any other case since the world began, the United States does not ask the payment of a war Indemnity, the cession of territory. ' the recognition of American sovereignty or the granting of concessions or privileges of any kind to Americans. All It asks is two or three provisions in the Constitution aS a pledge of future good faith on the part of Cuba, and permission to establish naval stations at certain points, not for tlTe Intimidation of Cuba, but for the convenience of the United States. This request is as modest as the service rendered by the United States to Cuba was inestimable. The constitutional guarantees asked for amount to nothing more than a binding treaty of peace and good will, and the establishing of the naval stations would be worth as much to Cuba as to the United States. If any other nation had done for Cuba what the United States has done it would have demanded a big war indemnity. The requests of the United States should be granted without hesitation and with an expression of gratitude that they are so moderate. That they should be made the occasion for an outbreak of Cuban jingoism reveals a new phase of the desplcableness of Cuban character.

XEWSPAPEIl STL'l'miTY. An afternoon newspaper on yesterday, under "scare" headlines, imparted the alleged Information that It had made the Important discovery that Governor Durbln is intent on holding up bills until the last days of the General Assembly with the intention of vetoing them "when it will be too late to pass them over hi3 veto." Consplcuity and emphasis are also given to the statement that "many of the solons have wondered why it is that only sixteen bills have been acted upon by the Governor;" also, that these same "worried members are beginning to urge him to sign their pet measures," and that "by holding up bills until the last moment the Governor can, if ha so desire, have almost his own way In shaping the work of this Legislature." AH of which is Important, If true. The fact is, however, only eighteen bills have thus far been presented to the Governor for his consideration, and all of these except two hava been fclgr.ed and properly accounted for. The two remaining Mils are on his desk and will be acted upon to-day. The assertion that the Governor wickedly defigns holding up bills until the last days of the session in order that he may veto them is In the nature of original Informa tion, inasmuch as it is specifically set forth In the organic law of the State that the Governor has no control over a bill after it has been in his possession longer than three days; otherwise it becomes a law without his signature and the opportunity of vetoing it is thereby irretrievably lost. The newspaper responsible for the publica tion of this latest evidence of reckless stupidity has evidently overlooked an Interesting volume popularly known as the Constitution of the State of Indiana, with the provisions of which nearly every school boy In Indiana is familiar. Senator Ball, in his assault upon In dianapolis, declared that the hypocrisy of the professed economy of the newspapers of this city was illustrated in keeping lands that could be' sold for a sum sufficient to yield Interest at the rate of 5C6.000 a year. This means that the lands and buildings on them could be sold for over a million dollars. . Perhaps the senator has responsible parties in mind who would put up JlGO.OuO forfeit to pay $1,000,000 for the land really belonging to the State. Then when the 51,000,000 should be in hand he seems not to consider that it would take more than $100.000 to purchase lands and construct buildings for the blind and deaf and dumb Institutes. Mrs. Nation may find that it takes something more than mere notoriety to establish a newspaper. In the hands of some people the pen is not as mighty as the hatchet. FROM HITHER AND YON. 3IIr?ad the Sln. Philadelphia North American. ; "tlow is It," asked the victim, "that you chargo me cents when the sign sayg, 'Firetclass haircut 13 cents?' " "But you haven't first-class hair," replied the barber. Ilnrrily Eqaal to the Task. Chicago Tost. "I understand he Isn't much of a man." "I guess that's right," was the reply of the advanced woman. "I am told he Is hardly able to make enough money to enable his wife to travel about the country reforming things." Xone Worth the Strain. P.o!ton Transcript. Uncle George Honet, now, Hannah; do you believe it Is possible for a woman to keep a secret? Aunt Hannah Of course It i; but I don't think, to tell the truth, that there ever was a secret that was worth keeping. Mkola's Latest. Baltimore American. Nikola Tesla rushed Into the newspaper office with the light of triumph on his face. "Eureka! I have it at laft!" he shouted. "What! Again?" inqalred the pessimistic editor. "1 have It now! Marvelous! Marvelous! I have devised an alarm clock which you may set for o'clock, but which will not go off until you want to get up." FINNS RESENT MANIFESTO. IlanR Dlnck Sheets on the Street and Black Curtains in the Windows. ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 22,-The people of Helslngfors. Finland, have shown that they are In no way reconciled to the new order of things by various demonstrations. Feb. 8, the anniversary of the publication of the Czar's manifesto to the Finnish Senate concerning the Russianizing of Fin land, black sheets displayed in the streets were inscribed with the names of the senators who voted in favor of the proclamation manifesto, while at night the windows of the residences of the Finns were hung with black curtains and the lights were extinguished. A deputation of women place! a mourning band on the monument of Alexander II. Groups of men marched through the town, forced the Ilussiain storekeepers and others to extinguish their lights, and made a demonstration In front ot certain senators house. An address, sltmed by SjO women, was presented to the vic rresldent of the Senate, protesting against the transfer of the records of the Finnish State Department to Bt. PetersI tun?. The transfer was subsequently coun 4 m.mArA termanded.

CANAL BILL FAVORED

THE IIOt SE ADOPTS THE t COM3IITTEE'S MAJORITY REPORT. Mr. Setters' Bill, Providing tor a Goternor'a Mansion, I Withdrawn from the House. QUO WARRANTO BILL KILLED TIIC SENATE RECONSIDERS THE 3IEASURE AND IT IS DEFEATED. Both Houses Visited by the Mexican Veternns Speaker Artman on Alleged Drlbery-Xews and Gossip. The House-of Representatives spent most of yesterday morning considering Senator Agncw's ship canal bill, and it was nearly noon before the fate of the measure was settled so far as the House was concerned. The friends of the bill were victorious, and the bill was advanced to engrossment. In the afternoon both branches of the Legislature entertained the Mexican veterans in addition to disposing of some routine work New bills were introduced in the House, and among other, events Representative Scifers withdrew his bill relating to the building of a residence for the Governor. The greater part of the afternoon was taken up with consideration of committee reports in the House. The elections committee brought in two reports on Mr. Burrier's bill relating to the voting of railroad subsidies. The majority report, which amended the bill, was adopted. The author is not at all satisfied with the amendment, as he says It practically kills the measure. The Senate yesterday morning, after a hard fight, reconsidered the vote on Senator Fortune's bill giving private citizens th.; right to bring? quo warranto proceedings, and then defeated it by a vote of 2G to 20. The afternoon session was chiefly taken up in a discussion of the House bill which seeks to nullify any contract entered into between employer and employe with relation to tlamagts. After v. long debate the bill, after u.ins amended, was advanced to engrossment. , THE SENATE'S SESSIONS. Lenjrthy Discussion of lloune Dill Quo Warranto Bill Killed. The greater part of the afternoon session n the Semite yesterday was taken up with the discussion cf House bill No. 103, which was called up by Senator Fortune for second reading. The bill was Introduced In the House by Representative Burkhart and provides i that all contracts between employer and employe releasing the employer from liability for damages arising out of the negligence of the employer, by which the employe is injured, are against public policy and declaring them to be null and void. As soon as the bill was called up Senator Ogborn offered a motion to strike out the enacting clause. Senator Winfield opposed the motion in a forceful speech and was followed by Senator Ball, who also was opposed to the motion to strike out the enacting clause. i "House bill No.' 163." said he. "ougnt to become a law because it preserves to the employes of a corporation the right to maintain an action for damages when such action accrues, notwithstanding the cor poration may secure a contract from tne employe before the employment begins ex onerating it from liability on account oi us negligence. Such a contract is obnoxious and against public policy. It Is argued that this bill if It becomes a law will injure voluntary relief associations. I think the bill has no such scope. But granting that it has, the corporation has no rlgnt to pay for Its carelessness out of a fund that is created solely by the employes. Labor everywhere demands the passage of this bill and common justice warrants that de mand. No man for any reason ought to be deprived of his right of action when such right arises from the negligence or carelessness of the employer." INMAN TALKS. The amendment was also opposed by Senator lnman, who characterized it as a poisoned dagger which sought the"heart of the bill. "Tens of thousands of laborers," said he, "are asking for this bill to protect them against the coercion schemes of the railroad companies. The employe that told the judiciary committee he wanted the bill defeated was afraid that he would lose his job if he refused to make the statement. This bill seeks to annul contracts which protect the emploj'er against his own negligence. Why not pass a law to exempt the employe against his own contributory negligence? One would be as fair as the other. 1 am for this bill because organized labor of Indiana wants it, and I regard the laborer as equal to his employer in every right that belongs to man. The amendment should be killed." The first to speak In behalf of the amendment was Senator Wolcott. "I have heard no discussion in favor of this bill," said he, "except by attorneys. It seems that the trouble with them is that they will be deprived of the opportunity of bringing suit for damages instead of permitting an amicable settlement between corporations and their employes. The railroad relief fund protects the employe against sickness as well as against cccldent and has the indorsement of nearly all railway employes. If an employe becomes ill his position is retained, his wages go on and his family is preserved from want and discomfort. This bill is aimed at the abolishment of this relief fund, and its passage would work an incalculable injury to the laboring people of this State." Senator Binkley also maintained that the bill was aimed at the Voluntary Relief Association of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and said he had a petition signed by more than 3,xO of the employes of that road asking that the bill be defeated. Senator Lambert, who was in favor of the bill, said that the voluntary relier" department maintained by the Pennsylvania Railroad was an unspeakable infa,my, as it was an Indirect means taken by the railroad company to cut off all liability from damages. He was opposed to the amendment. Senator lnman then offered a motion to lay the motion to amend on the table, and after some further discussion It was carried by a vote of 26 to 22. Senator Mason then offered a motion to amend so that the provisions of the bill would not apply to contracts entered Into by an employer and employe after an Injury had been committed. The motion was adopted, and the bill was advanced to engrossment. MEXICAN VETERANS. Early in the day the Senate sent to the Association of Mexican War Veterans, which is holding its annual reunion in this city, an invitation to visit the Senate chamber during the afternoon. Senators Burns and Corr were appointed by President Gilbert to extend the Invitation, and it was accepted. Just previous to adjournmen last evening between fifty and sixty of the white-haired veterans entered the chamber and took seats that had been provided especially for them. Senator Lindley, a civil war veteran, upon behalf of the Senate, welcomed the distinguished visitors, and a response was made by Major Mulkey, of Bloomington. president of the Mexican War Veterans' Association. General Carnahan. an honorary member of the association, was called upon, and made a brief talk. He alluded to the fact that the records of the Mexican war, in so far as they pertain to the Indiana . soldiers, are Incomplete, and favored some action of the Legislature whereby the matter could be remedied. The most interesting Incident in connection with the visit of the veterans to the Senate was the making of President Gilbert an honorary member of the association. The honor was conferred by President Mulkey, and Governor Durbln, who waa present, pinned the badge of the Mexican soldiery upon the lieutenant governor

and Introduced him tn thf. sprint as "Gen- ! w

eral" Gilbert. The recipient of the honor responded briefly, though fittingly, faying among other things: "1 am pleased to become a member of your association. The time will never come when the soldier of this country, the volunteer soldier, will not be revered, and therefore I know of no organization of soldiers that I would not be proud to be associated with. Of all the war veterans of to-day those of the Mexican war are to be most revered. They represent the survival of the fittest, and are witn us this afternoon as the strength, honor and Integrity of two generations ago." QUO WARRANTO BILLS. Senator Fortune's antl-corporatlon bill, which gives citizens the right to bring quo warranto proceedings against corporations direct, .Instead of being compelled, as now, to have prosecuting attorneys bring suits In the name of the State, occupied the attention of the Senate most of the forenoon. On last Wednesday the bill came up on third reading, and after some little dlscusfcion was passed by a vote of 26 to 20. It appears since that time there has been considerable agitation of the matter, and as a result Senator Gard moved a reconsideration Just prior to adjournment Thursday afternoon. Senator Fortune 'endeavored at that time to force the motion to a ote, but the adjournment cut him Oif, and the matter was taken up yesterday forenoon as soon as preliminary proceedings were disposed of. Senator Gard was the first speaker on bi3 motion to reconsider, and in no uncertain terms he denounced the attempt to reconsider. He said the bill should not be given a death blow, as it was a measure In the interests of the people and was against the continued injustices that had been heaped upon the people by corporations, lie said he believed the bill was' a fair one to all concerned and ought to become a law. Senator Johnson also spoke against the attempt to reconsider the bill, which he believed would result In giving the people the protection they should have against corporate interests. Senator Wood took the floor in defense of the motion to reconsider. He declared at the outse't that he had voted against the bill on last Wednesday and would be glad to have another opportunity of to tlcing. He declared that the bill was a most pernicious one under a thin disguise. Senator Ball declared that he was still in favor of the bill and was opposed to its reconsideration. The opposition which had grown up against the measure was on the part of corporations, and he could see no reason for changing his vote. Senator Agnew was also opposed to a reconsideration of the bill. A motion to postpone the question under consideration was lost, and the vote on the reconsideration was then taken and carried by a vote of 27 to 21. The vote was then taken on the passage of the bill, and it was rlefeated by a vote of 28 to 20.: Those who voted tor tha passage of tho bill were: Ball, Barlow, Corr, Darby, Fortune, Gwin. lnman, Johnston, Kecney, Kell, Lambert, lawler, Matson, Minor, Ogborn, Stillwell. Wampler, YViniield and Wolcott 10. Those who opposed It were: Binkley, Brooks,' Burn3, Charles, Conlogue, Cregor, Crumbakcr, Crumpacker. Dausman. Gard, Gochenour, Goodwtne. Guthrie. Harrison, Heller, Johnson, Joss, Keyes, Layman, Miller, Osborn, Parks. Purcell, Thompson, Whit::omb and Wood 26. c , HOUSE PROCEEDINGS. I nvornble Report on the Shin Cnnal Bill AdoptedOther Dualnes. Work in the House was resumed yesterday morning where it was left off Thursday evening. This was the consideration cf reports from the committee on cities and towns. The first reports submitted were two on the Calumet ship canal bill, intro duced In the Senate by Mr. Agnew. The House consumed almost the entire morning considering this measure, and Its friends finally won. The majority report favoring the passage of the bill was signed by Messrs. Bell, Bonham, Harris, Louttit, Murphy and Slack. The minority report was signed by Messrs. Erdlltz and Johnson. It recommended indefinite postponement. There was much argument on both sides of the question. Representatives Slack and I.outtit, who went, with others, last Saturday to Lake county, as guests of a lantf company Interested in the scheme, spoke enthusiastically for the bill and urged that the majority report be adopted. Mr. Erdlitz, who comes from Whiting. Lake county, gave the House his views on the situation in that county, and declared that the bill was in the interests of tha land companies and nonresident millionaires. Mr. Minturn favored the bill because he thought the majority of fne people Ii- the section affected favored it. Mr. Erdl!tz was not In his seat during part of the argument and was absent during the remarks of Mr. Beckman, who favored the bill. MR. LOUTTIT'S TALK. Mr. Louttlt. a member of the committee on cities and towns, and of the committee which visited Lake county to Inspect the proposed route of the canal, made an ex tended talk in favor of the bill, having signed the majority report favoring Its passage. At the conclusion of his remarks Mr. Erdlltz, who had returned, arose and in a voice trembling with indignation said he had heard it had been charged that he was representing the Standard Oil Company and, the railroads in opposing the bill. "I want to say," he continued, "that tlw Standard Oil Company and tho railroads are my constituents, as well as the gentleman who comes from the swamp lands in the south of Lake county." He referred to Mr. Beckman, who represents Lake and Jasper counties. Speaker Artman interrupted Mr. Erdlltz to say that he did not believe anything of this sort had been charged. "But the gentleman bows his head as an admission that he has said it," replied Erdlltz, pointing to Eeckman. "I want to say that the man who says I am working against this bill in the interests of the Standard Oil Company and the railroad disregards the truth, and, to make it plainer, commits the sin of Ananias." As Erdlitz closed Representative Beckman arose and explained that he made the statement that Mr. Erdlltz was representing the city of Whiting, and that Whiting Is absolutely dominated by the Standard Oil Company. Representative Johnson, who signed the minority report recommending the indefinite postponement of the bill, gave his views o the measure. He said he had implicit confidence in the committee which visited Lake county, but he realized that they had had no opportunity of hearing the other 6ide of the case. He called attention to the fact that the railroads which control more than half the taxable property In Lake county are opposing the bill. SCOTT FOR THE BILL. Representative Scott spoke for the bill, saying he believed it would be a good thing for the locality. Mr. Murphy, of White county, a member of the committee on cities and towns, also favored the bill. Representative tiurkhart opposed it. Mr. Stutesman opposed the measure in an extended speech. He took up one of the printed copies of the bill which the promoters of the enterprise had had prepared and read from a yellow circular attached to the bill, such parts as he believed were vulnerable. Mr. Stutesman, like "his friend. Mr. Johnson." feared that the bill would permit people to convert Lake county into a modern Venice. Mr. Stutesman challenged many, of the assertions set out by the promoters of the scheme. He pointed out one particular statement In the circular attached to the bill, which says: "If the bill is not constitutional It will not be effective, and therefore will not benefit nor Injure anyone." Mr. Stutesman thought this suggestion was an excellent argument in favor of the minority report. Representative Bell, chairman of the committee which submitted the reports on the bill, made a speech in favor of the majority report. He exhibited petitions containing long lists of signatures, urging that the Legislature pass the measure. "1 don't care what has been charged about corruption and bribery," he asserted. "1 don't believe it has touched the garments of any member of this committee. Replesentative Bonham spoke In favor of the measure. Representative Müller finally moved that the minority report be tabled. This was accomplished by a vote of 55 to 23. The majority report recommending the passage of the bill was then adopted. Some of the members did not seem to have decided whether or not they favored the passage of the bill, but they thought the measure ought to be printed at the direction of the House so that members could study it carefully. It was on this account that they voted to table the minority report. , John B. Cockrum stated, a few minutes after the vote was taken, that a number of men had voted to table the minority report who will not vote for the bill. Mr. Cockrum represents railroad interest In Lake. county. The bill was advanced to engrossment and will be printed by the State printer. The enemies of the measure will next havtj a chance at It

hen it comes up on second reading. The

House adjourned shortly after the vote was announced until 2 p. m IN THE AFTERNOON. Directly after the House reconvened at 2 o'clock a number of new bills were introduced. A motion to cut all speeches down to five mlnute prevailed. Representative Scifers withdrew his bill providing for a mansion for the Governor, It being understood that this was the desire of Governor Durbln. Further reports from the committee on cities and towns brought the Fort Wayne charter bill up for discussion. There was a report In favor of Senate bill No. 11. by Mr. Conlogue, and this was adopted, Mr. Louttlt objecting. The ' committee, on telegraphs and telephones indefinitely postponed Mr. . Louttit's bill fixing telephone rates, over his protest The committee on elections brought in I two reports on Mr. Burrier's bill providing I that no election to voto a subsidy to a railroad could he held in the same town ship more than once In one year where the first election was against the subsidy scheme. A majority of the committee recommended the bill for passage with an amendment. The minority recommended the bill for passage, but provided no amendment. Mr. Burrier objected to the majority report because if It prevailed It would make the- measure worthless at least for the numose for which it was drawn. Mr. Kirkman made a strong argument for th majority report, and the minority report was at length tabled. Under tre bin aamended railroad corporations may hold as many elections as they desire in a year, provided they change the amount they are asking for each time. VETERANS APPEAR. A few minutes before 4 o'clock the Mexican veterans made their appearance in the chamber and -were greeted with applause. Representative Scott delivered the address of welcome, and Major J. B. Mulkey, of Bloomington, replied for the veterans. Major Mulkey said that since the meeting of the veterans two years ago seventy-seven had died. Major Mulkey said the association had passed resolutions asking the Legislature to do what it could toward getting up a roster of Mexican veterans that could be kept In the adjutant general's onlce, ahd also requesting the Legislature to use its Influence with the Indiana representatives in Congress to vote for a measure that would provide tombstones for the graves of those who fought in the Mexican war. Gen. J. R. Carnahan followed Major Mulkey, telling of his experience while adjutant general in trying to get a roster of Mexican veterans. He went to Washington and attempted to get a copy of those records there. He finally got an Incomplete copy. He said the excuse of the government authorities was that if they sent a complete record it would fnrnish evidence for veterans to use In pressing claims against the government. General Carnahan thought there should be an act of Congress compelling the government to have complete records of this kind made. Governor Durbln spoke briefly, concluding his, remarks with, "God bless the old soldier; you can't do too much for him." Speaker Artman was made an honorary member of the veterans association, and was given a yellow badge, which he pinned on his coat. He expressed his deep appreciation of the honor conferred on him In a short speech. "You now have the rank of major." said Major Mulkey, "and in two years you will be a colonel." As a mark of respect the members of the House arose to their feet Just before the veterans passed out of the chamber. The House will hold Its first Saturday session to-day, having adjourned last evenLing to meet at 9 o'clock this morning. . .. TRACK ELEVATION DEBATE. . The Argument Before the Committee Was Somewhat Heated. About fifty representative business men and residents of Indlanpolis were before the House committee on affairs of the city of Indianapolis last night to be heard on the pending track elevation measure.. The chairman of the committee limited speeches to five minutes and nearly all present took up the allotted time. On two or three occasions the debate became .warm and bordered on personal remarks. After several speeches had been made . a p.oll was taken of those present to ascertain how they stood on the measure, which resulted In twenty-four being for track elevation and sixteen against it. Some took occasion to speak when their names were called. I. S. Gordon, of the Indianapolis Saddlery Company, made the opening statement. He said the committee should consider the business Interests Involved in raising the tracks and the financial damage it would do commercial industries. He said the elevation of tracks would mean an enormous expense to manufacturers, and the cost would be so great that it might be cheaper for some to move to other cities. John W. Kern, city attorney, made the opening statement for the side favoring track elevation. He conterfded that elevation of the railroad tracks is necessary for the safety of the public, and that the business interests of the city will not be damaced by changing the system of transportation. George Tyner objected to William Fortune representing the Commercial Club, and who is at the head of the track elevation movement, speaking, because he is not a resident of Indianapolis. Mr. Fortune lives in Woodruff Place, and Mr. Tyner said he should have no voice in the matter before the committee. Without waiting for a decision Mr. Fortune withdrew and another speaker was heard. When John M. Spann, president of the Commercial Club, took the floor In defense of the bill the same objection was made. Mr. Spann said he had Interests in the city, although he lived In Woodruff Place, and desired that the com mittee give its decision as to their right to speak. The committee gave him permission and he presented his side of the case. Mr. Fortune also spoke later in the evening. John M. Shaw, representing Kingan & Co.. spoke strongly against the bill. He said the loss or life was due largely to the negligence of persons themselves, and that, financially, his company would be seriously damaged. Denials and charges were rapidly exchanged until the argument became so heated that the chairman of the commtttwi rapped the men to order by striking the table with his pencil. An allusion to Councilman Hlggins's Imprisonment called ft forth. The committee took no action on the measure. BROOKS'S' "EXPRESS BILL. The ITnnso Commit I- 1.M panics a Hearing. The Judiciary committee of the House met yesterday evening to hear the representa tives of express companies that are ob jecting to Senator Brooks's "express" bill. This measure was reported favorably to .-it iaoraoiy 10 the House yesterday morning and the House concurred in tne report. The bill has passed the Senate and had been In the hands of the House committee about a week. The committee was to have considered the bill Thursday evening, but as there was not a quorum present it could r.ot be taken up. As the author was urging that some action be taken, and as the members of the committee all appeared to be favorably disposed toward the bill. It was reported yesterday morning. Later In the day the representatives of the express companies complained that they had had no opportunity of being heard, and the committee arrangeu to hear them yesterday evening. It was decided that If the argument of tho express companies opposing the bill was strong enough to cause the committee o change its mind the House would be asked to reconsider its action in concurring In the report. The law firm of Baker & Daniels and Attorney R. O. Haw kins were among those who spoke against the bill. Senator Brooks was present and replied to the attorneys. After the argu ment the committee decided to let the report made to the House stand. The bill is really in the Interests of the Southern In diana Express Company, a concern con trolled by John R. W&ish. The effect of the bill will be to compel express companies to receive packages from the Southern In diana company without requiring charges to be paid In advance. Senator Brook as serts that the other companies are trying to freeze Walsh s company out of business SCW SENATE .MEASURES. , Provisions of Some of the Xeir Dills Introduced. Senator Wood's bill (No. 426) Introduced yesterday, provides that the State of In diana shall pay to Royal E. Purcell, of Vincennes. Ind., the sura of S1.1C0.&9, which Turcell lost when he was treasurer of the fcchool Board of that city by the failure of the Vincennes National Bank. XXX Senator Agnew's new bill (No. 42S) Is far-reachlns In its effect, and If passed will

do away wl:h lawsuits of miror Importance. It provides that a qualif.ed arbitrator shall serve in every county, to whom controversies that might reult in. a suit at law shall be submitted. To be eligible to hold the office of arbitrator one must be a resident freeholder of the county In which he resides. XXX Senate Bill No. 429, introduced by Senator Barlow, refers to the enccuragement of township and town libraries and night

) schools. . When the citizens of such corpo ration shall subscribe $400, donations In either cash or property, the township trustees and school boards are required to purchase ground, erect buildings and employ teachers for their continuance, paying for the same out of the special scheel fund. XXX Senator Goodwlne has introduced a bill M, nrftV,A. .,nf oM T. " " ' , ' . -. oui tice dentistry In Indiana shall 1 required to pass examination before a State dental examining board: This board shall consist of five members, all of them practicing dentists, and appointed, two by the Governor, two by the State Board of Health and the fifth by a vte of these four. XXX Senator Guthrie's bill (No. 431) provides that the adjutant general shall employ a competent person to collect and claFsify all the records, papers and commissions pertaining to the soldiers and sailors of each and all wars in which any Indiana troops participated. MUM. Senate Bill No. 4C7, introduced by Senator Matson, permits all common school corporations to lawfully receive any gift or bequest of property or money, offered them. xxx The county superintendents will be tha beneficiaries if Senate Bill No. 433, introduced by Senator Parks, by request, passes. It provides that In counties where two hundred or more . teachers are employed the superintendent shall be permitted to hire an office clerk. Senator Thompson's bill (No. 411, by request), permits the trustees of the Deaf and Dumb Institute to sell a strip of ground contiguous to the institute for railroau purposes. In Honor of Washington. Representative Mummert yesterday morning offered resolutions In honor of Washington's birthday, which were adopted. The' resolutions were as follows: 'Whereas, sixty-nine and one. hundred years ago, in the colony of Virginia, the im mortal Washington was born, the man who first led our colonial conquering hosts to victory, to liberty, and to glory, wno first presided over the destinies of the great American Republic, who was the keystone of American independence, the corner-stone of our Nation, that was founded by his heroism, his patriotism, his wisdom, and whom all so gratefully call 'the Father of his Country;' therefore, be it "Resolved. That the House of Representa tives of the great State of Indiana hereby make known to the world our appreciation of the mighty deeds of this mighty man. whose name is enshrined in the hearts of J men j 'here Justice reigns or liberty Is oyed n,JeXf rf,d' an? ihatwe .1lrlVe.i iSif , moilo1,a.n.d, hi? "5 lhat l.h? most enviable of all titles is the character of an honest man.' " Chorees of Alleged Bribery. Shortly after the House convened yester day morning Speaker Artman referred to charges of .bribery that have been made In connection with some of the measures that have come before the Legislature, und said. that if any newspaper man had sucli knowl edge the chair would like to know it. He said If any member knew of vuch thing he should prefer charges, so that an investigation could be made. On the other hand, he said. If no on had definite In formation, It was due that no charges be made. The Bill Reconsidered. A. motion to reconsider the action of the. House in striking out the enacting clsuso from Senate bill No. 131, by Mr. Wood. concerning the jurisdiction of city courts, made by Mr. Slack, was taken up and carried yesterday. The bill was advanced to third reading with an amendment by Mr. Reser providing that the bill Fhail only apply to cities having a city Judt. Uavlft's Apportionment BUI. Representative. Davis yesterday Intro duced a congressional apportljnmen: bill In the House, which will be made a Democratic measure. Mr. Davis holds that the Osborne apportionment bill will not rtand a not ;t XE. constitutional test. LEGISLATIVE ROLTI Xcvr Honsc Bills. New House bills were Introduced yester day as follows: No. &74. Mr. Reeves For the reimburse ment of R. E. Purcell, of Vincennes. Claims. No. S75. Mr. WhitcombConrernlng pub lic drains and dykes. Dykes and drains. No. 576. Mr. WhitcombConcernlng taxa tion. Ways and means. No. E77. Mr. Jakways Concerning teach ers' Institutes. Education. No. 578 Mr. Reser Concerning bequests to school corporations. Education. No. 579. Mr. Deckman concerning state and county officers. Fees and salaries. No. 580. Mr. Beckman i;eiaung to com pensation of sheriffs in certain cases. Fees and salaries. No. 581. Dr. Davis, or Greene con eresional apportionment bill. Congressional apportionment. J NO. 582. Mr. unison concerning county attorneys. County and township business. No. 5S3. Mr. Roberts, of Jefferson Au thorizing corporations to issue preferred stock. Corporations. No. 5S4. Mr. Reagan Providing for ex tra lurors. to do away with professional jurors, applying only to Marion county. Affiilrs of the city oi Indianapolis. House Bills on becona ueaaina; in Senate No. 257 (Owen) Concerning taxation. AdNo. HO (Dirkson) To establish and maintain joint district schools. Advanced. No. 41 (Clarke) Concerning the deliver of express matter py express companies. Advanced. tl. . 4 . I NO. tinomai. " Kempton. in Tipton county. Advanced Vn sä fMortonl-AuthorizIng certain cities and town to purchase water works heretofore constructed. Advanced. No. 221 (Owen) An act concerning taxation. Advanced. No. 161 (Waugh) Concerning county business. Advanced. No. S3 (Burrier) An act m pr?veni iam1 . : T17.i A tumniVs anrf irrvt i0V Advanced after amendment. No-45 (Metsker)-To prohibit the lssuln? or distribution or trftfqng sunups, aqaNo.e(lSl (TrouO-Concernlrg liens of laborers and material men In drainage cf lands. Advanced. No. 1S4 (Horsfield) For the protection of laborers and material men in connection with street improvements. Advanced. No. 1R3 (Burkhart)-Declaring certain contracts between employer and employe and other persons null and void. Advanced after amendment. No. 201 (Manifold) Concerning tne omce of county surveyor. Enacting clause strick I en from the bill. No. 2H iHorsflfcld) Legalizing proceedings of Board of Commissioners of Owen county. Advanced to third reading. No. 1j3 (Murphy) Legalizing election of officers of Incorjorated towns. Advanced to third reading. No. C2 (Harris) Defining thirty-second Judicial circuit and defining sixteenth Judicial circuit. Advanced to third reading. No. 1S9 (Burrier) For the sanitation of food-producing establishments. Advanced to third reading. No. ll2 (Neal Establishing State Board of Forestry. Advanced to thirl reading. No. 177 (Bell) For release of mortgages of record. Advanced to third reading. No. S;7 (Reser) In relation to endowment fund of Purdue Unlvt rtdty. Passed under suspension of rules. Home Bills on Third Hocae. RradlnK la No. 434 (Harris) Authorizing South Bend Street-railway Compuny to make ctrta!a connections. Passed. 1, IV No. 24S (Trout) Concerning the educi. Hon of children. Passed, C7, 2. House Bills on Second House. Heading la No. 171 (Prltehard) Giving Governor tl. authority to appoint stato oil Inspector. Advanced to engrossment. No. 4C2 (Matthews) Concerning taxation. Advanced to engrossment. No. 3S4 (Murphy)-For the relief cf Nlch-

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