Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 1884 — Page 8

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NOW. IS lIIE TIMEI BEFORE THE GRAND RUSH. L S. AYRES k CO.'S THE PLACE TO GET A Good Suit of Clothes, Nice Pair of Trousers, Or an Elegant Overcoat. Is replete with all the Choice Novelties of the season. Our Cloths are from the Very Best Manufacturers, Foreign and Domestic. Our Trimmings are Strictly First-class. Our Cutter is the Best in the State, and we fully guarantee Style and Fit. OUR PRICES For the quality of work turned out are the LOWEST iver named. We respectfully ask every gentleman in the city or State to vikit this department. L. S. AYRES & CO. N. B.—Ladies' Tailor-made Dresses a specialty. An line of Tricots, Cloths and Suitings for this ■purpose. ARTIFICIAL HUMAN EYES. Shoulder Braces, Trusses, Crutches, Etc. BROWNING&SLOAN APOTHECARIES’ HALL, Nos. 7 and 9 East Washington street. We respectfully call attention to our COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of Lafe' and Cilia’s Fall and inter HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR AND GLOVES, Wfich we are offering at VERY LOW PRICES. WILLIAM”fI^RLE, No. 4 West Washington St.

THENEWYORKSTORE • (ESTABLISHED 1853.) Black Dress Gods Department. We are showing; a complete and desirable line of Black Dress Goods in the following named varieties: 44-Inch Brocades in several styles, Satin Berber, Cordurettes, Ottomans, Camel’s Hair, 40-inch Dress Flannels, Serges, Biarite, Gerster and Barathea Cloths, Sateens, Armures, Billiard, Travis, Granite and Henrietta Cloths, Drap d’Alma, Corkscrews, etc., etc. We also have a full assortment of our popular lines of All wool Black Cashmeres, 38 to 48 inches wide, in Standard, Jet and Blue Blacks. Our Cashmeres are superior in color an<l finish. EpPKICES ALWAYS IN PLAIN FIGURES.. Ai PETTIS.BASSETTS CO. MYSTERIOUSLY MISSING. Mon. W. W. Cotteral’s Unaccountable Disappearance in this City on Saturday. Hon. W. W. Cotteral. of New Castle, disappeared in this city Saturday night in a most mysterious manner, and his friends, aided by the police and detectives, have as yet boon unable to find any trace of his whereabouts. Mr. Cotteral is a member of the State Board of Agriculture, and spent last week in this city in attendance upon the State fair. On Saturday night he remarked to friends that he was completely worn out with his week’s work and was going home at once. He took the 1., B. <Sr W. train, eastern division, at the depot, and was seen 6n the cars by Theodore Brown, an acquaintance, after the train had reached the Washingtonstreet crossing Since that time nothing has been heard of him. A telegram to the conductor of the train was answered to the effect that he had not been a passenger, which indicates that he left the tram before tire conductor came around. He had a pass in his own name and the conductor, therfore, had opportunity to make bis acquaintance. Mr. Cotteral is probably worth $50,000, and his business affairs are in excellent shape. His family relations are of the pleasantest nature. He was for eight years auditor of Henry county, and was a candidate for Auditor of State before the last Republican convention. He probably had SIOO with him when be disappeared. Federal Court Notes. In the case of the JEtna Insurance Company against Asa W. Burrows and others. Judge Woods yesterday entered a decree ordering the saleof land in Woodruff Place belonging to the defendant to satisfy a debt owing to the plaintiff. W. J. Craig, the receiver of the Toledo, Cincinnati & St. Louis railway, filed a report in court yesterday, showing that the total receipts during the month of August had been $09,480.43, and that there was a balauce left, after the disbursements, of $8,249.91. The deposition of H. Todd Betterton, of Emi nence, Ky., in the Blaine-Sentinel case, was filed with the clerk of tho United States Court yestex’day. The federal court officials have gone to Evans ville, and will hold court there this week. Orricii Furniture at King Si Elder's.

THE COMMON COUNCIL. The Usual Squabble Over the Fire Board Matter—Au Unimportant Session. The regular meeting of the Common Council was held last night, but the sessiou had no feature of special importance. The mayor reported that, during September, he had collected, in the City Court of fines, $17.30; marshals fees, $260.G0; mayors fees, $208.20; total, $486.10. The city civil engineer reported final estimates, which were allowed, upon work done under contract, as follows: To A. Bruner, $1,325.91; J. L. Spaulding, $479.60, and $279.12; George W. Seibert, $1,195.22; George W. Buchanan, sl.210.76; Charles S. Roney, $307.75; and Han way & Cooper, $2,171.24. The report of the city treasurer for September showed a balance to the credit of the general fund of $44,317.28; Tomlinson estate, $66,841.74: additional City Hall tund, $45,749.94, and jinking fund, $30,697.67. The city clerk reported the payment of bills during the month to the amount of $97,426.59. The resolution granting the city bill*posting privileges to John R. Fohl was adopted upon the recommendation of the committee on contracts. The city attorney reported that in the injunction suit of the Benjamin-Wharlon-Spahr tire board against Chief Fire Engineer Webster, Judge Taylor had sustained -*the plaintiff’s demurrer, thus holding that the councilmen named cannot be disturbed in their control of the fire department during their term of office, practically annulling the ordinance of July 14, 1884. There were some heated remarks over the report. Mr. Spahr charging that the city attorney had been unduly zealous in urging the case, under the influence of certain members of the Council, which was denied by Mr. Trusler, who spoke of Mr. Spalir’s course in relation to the matter with some asperity. The report of the city attorney was approved, and he was directed to represent Chief Webster in the trial of the injunction suit upon appeal. Coffin & Cos., the agents of the West marketspace, having agreed to the desired amendments in the lease, it was, upon the recommendation of the judiciary committee, approved by the Council. The committee on water, in compliance with instructions, reported that the number of feet of mains which the water company were required, under the contract with the city, to lay during 1883 and 1884 were 17,060. They have already laid 64 feet more than they are required to, while resolutions have been passed directing them to lay 21,697 feet more. Objection was raised to three items in the general appropriation ordinance—one a bill of $7.50 for chamois skins and sponges: $5 for printing, and $8 for repairs—and they were referred to a special committee of three, together with the city attorney, who were instructed ‘‘to report to the Council as to the powers of the police board to incur such expenses, and what is the liability of the Council.” An ordinance prohibiting smoking on streetcars was introduced by Mr. Newcomb, and was referred to the railroad committee. Mr. McClelland introduced an ordinance providing for the construction of a brick sewer along Massachusetts avenue, from Bellefontaine to Alabama street. An amendment was offered to the ordinance regulating the granting of theater licenses, providing that the license shall be fixed at SIOO, and shall not extend beyond the date of Aug. 31 following its issuance. A petition was presented urging the building of a bridge over Pogue’s ruu at Eddy street, and a motion was offered directing the award of the contract for its construction, which was adopted. Mr. Dowling introduced a motion directing the superintendent of police to remove the boilers on Missouri street, near the Richards & Butler manufactory, for the reason, he explained, that thieves and footpads were sleeping in them, and that in consequence the locality had become dangerous. Mr. Newcomb objected, because, he said, that “it was the only thing, so far as he had heard, which had caught a thief in Indianapolis.” The water company was directed to lay water mains on New York from East to Noble street. Permission was granted for the erection of a drinking-fountain at the intersection of Virginia avenue, Coburn, Shelby. Dillon and Prospect streets, at the expense of the citizens living in the vicinity.

HE WAS GOING TO FLORIDA. The Agreeable St ranger Who Got a Traveler’s Money at the Union Depot. W. K. Moore, an old man from Miama county, Ohio, en l'oute to Florida, where he intended to buy a few acres of ground and settle, was the victim of tho confidence men at the Union Depot last evening. While he was standing in one door of the waiting room he was approached by a fellow of very agreeable manner, who made some inquiry about the departure of trains. Moore explained that he was a stranger on his way to Florida. "Well, now, that's really very fortunate,” replied the agreeable stranger. “I’m going to Florida myself, and I’m glad to find someone that will be good company. I'd be glad to have you escort my sister-in law down to the depot while you are waiting for your train, and we will go together. ” Mooi'e was vory much yleased with his new-found acquaintance, and the two started out together. At the corner of Illinois and Louisiana streets they met a third person, who represented himself as an attache of an express company. He wanted to know if the charges on that expressage could be paid now, and Moore’s straneer companion explained that lie had just left a trunk containing $1,400 at the depot to be sent to Florida. "Could you favor me with a loan of the amount for a few moments! It is $l2O, I believe,” and to oblige the stranger the unsuspecting old xnan gave him the amount, which was all the money that he had, with the exception of $2.50 in change. The confidence men immediately disap peared, and Moore realized that he had been robbed. He reported the matter to the police, but it was useless trouble to do so. They laughed at him. and told him that he "ought to have had more sense.” If the police would try to make themselves a little useful there might be some protection to the people who are in need of protection. The confidence l’obberies at the depot are of almost daily occurrence, and although there are two police officers stationed in the building, there is not an instance of their having made a single arrest in such cases. Receiver for Kineraon & .Son. At 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon a meeting was held, to appoint a receiver for R. B. Emerson and J. B. Emerson, proprietors of the West Market-street Planing Mill, the partnei'S desiring to settle their partnership. The assets of the fiim are between $45,000 and $50,000, the indebtedness from $30,000 to $15,000. The largest creditor is tho Indiana National Bank for sl4, - 000, the remainder being in varying smaller amounts. James Johnson was agreed upon as receiver. He was appointed and gave bond in SOO,OOO. _ Residence Damaged by Fire. The residence of W. P. Bingham, No 519 North Meridian street, was damaged to tho amount of $2,500 yesterday morning by a fire which started in the summer kitchen, caused by the careless handling of gasoline. A servant girl narrowly escaped being seriously burned, the flames setting fire to her clothing. The loss is fully covered by insurance in the /Etna and Queen companies. For the Orphans* Rencfit. The hoaid of managers of tho Indianapolis Orphan Asylum are preparing to serve an Anxeri can dinner to their friends, and the public in

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general, on the first Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of November. Having purchased the old University grounds, corner of Home and College avenues, they have a floating debt of uearly $9,000, and, owing to the severity of last winter, and the long, cold spring, they are in debt for current expenses. They hope to serve a most appetizing dinner, and earnestly invite persons to take three dinners, for the benefit of the orphans. BUTLER THE WIFE MURDERER. Governor Porter Refuses to Order a Reprieve and He Will Hang on Friday. The Governor having refused to commute the death sentence of Charles W. Butler, the wife murderer, to imprisonment for life, the counsel and relatives of the condemned man made a final effort yesterday to influence the executive to grant a reprieve, postponing the execution until after the Supreme Court could examine the evidence and give a decision upon the appeal for anew trial. The evidence in the case makes over 12,000 pages of manuscript, and when the application for a reprieve was made, a few weeks ago, upon the ground that it would be impossible to examine, before the date fixed for the execution, this mass of testimony, which bears mainly upon the question of the condemned man’s sanity, Governor Porter stated that he would agree to read every word of it, laying all other business aside for that purpose, if it would be furnished, which could be done if a sufficient force would be put to work to compile it. However, the testimony was not furnished. He has made some investigation into the case, his visit to Columbia City last week having been solely for the purpose of inquiring into the facts as known to the citizens where the crime was committed, and where the trial was held. The father of the condemned man, Dr. Georgo Butler, of Columbus, 0., together with the counsel, Major Blackburn, of Cincinnati, and H. J. Booth, of Cleveland, called on the Governor yesterday, and strongly urged the reprieve, but they were given no assurance that it would bo granted, and if the Supreme Court does not postpone the execution until after the appeal has been decided, which it is in their power to do, it is very probable that Butler will hang on next Friday. The argument for the postponement will begin to-day. Don’t fail to see the shirts at Parkers. A Large Industry. Joshua Staples, well known by his long connection as chief engineer of the Vandalia line, finds himself in possession of a vast property by the discovery on his Putnam county lands of what seems to be conceded the most valuable of the many choice quarries of stone yet discovered in Indiana, a quality of stone that will add to the already enviable reputation of the State in that direction. The product of the Staples quarry is known as the “Putnainville stone” from its near lacation to the town of that name in Putnam county. Mr. Staples has constructed a railroad into his quarries branching off from the T. H. & 1., west of Greencastle. The quarry is so far developed and so well equipped with steam apparatus as to handle from fifteen to twenty carloads of stone daily. This stone has been submitted to Prof. Collett, State Geologist, for inspection, and also to severe tests by General Gillmore, of the United States Engineers, and pronounced capable of bearing the burden of the heaviest structure. It is from its composition—silicious limestone —not only frost-proof but nearly fire-proof. Experts declare it the best foundation and paving stone in the world, and for “stepstones” unrivaled. Prof. Collett says: “I have watched and studied its character exposed to heavy wear under the most, adverse condition, and have no hesitancy in saying that it wears better than iron or granite.” The State at large is to be congratulated upon the opening of such an industry, and builders and contractors are fortunate in that the quarry is in hands that will place it upon the market with dispatch, and at prices within easy reach of consumers. A valuable quality of this stone is that it comes from the quarry in varying thickness, with the top and bottom of each strata ready dressed by nature, and hence not only its superiority but natural economy in use. Mr. Staples can be reached by mail either at Putnamville or this city—Evening News. Sporting Goods. We have a fine assortment Double and Single Breech and Muzzle Loading Shot-guns and fixtures for same at lowest market prices. Also agents for Warren Powder Mills, the Henley Roller Skates, Howe Scales Company, Enamel Paint Company. Oval Churns, Fire Brand CrossCut Saw. Hildebrand & Fugate, 33 South Meridan street. JOS. A. MOORE, U East Market Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Interest allowed on deposits in sums of $5 and upwards. Money to loan on Improved City and Farm Property in Indiana and Ohio. City, County ami Town Bonds and Purchase-money Notes bought and sold. No loans made except such as are secured by first mortgage on real estate, with a large margin of security, or by collaterals having a market value. Foreign exchange for sale on all parts of the world.

WE MANUFACTURE AND SELL Four Qualities Jeans Pants. Satinet Pants. Moleskin Pants. Overalls in Brown, Blue, Fancy jStripes anti Checks. Variety large; Prices low. Blue and Gray Mixed Flannel, Moleskin, Ladies’ Cloth and Cassimere Overshirts, and a very large variety of Cotton Work Shirts, cut large in size, and very thoroughly well made. NOTION DEPARTMENT. BY RAM, CORNELIUS & CO., Wholesale Dry Goods and Notions, 101 TO 105 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET. r> A DC D INDIANA PAPER comfy. f - ' A Hr\ MANUFACTURERS. A- JT jL -JL I 1 V WM. O. DrVAY, President, No. 23 £. Maryland Stroefc. tTT he paper upon which tho JOURNAL id printed is furnished by this company.

FALL DRY GOODS A. DICKSON & CO. OFFER THIS WEEK! NEW BROCADED VELVETS, “Fine Quality,” n colors, at $1.26: worth $1.65. NEW VELVETEENS, Full line of Shades, at s oc, 75c and SI.OO. NEW FALL DRESS GOODS. Satin Berbers, Ottomans, De Beges, Poplins, Cut Cashmeres, Plain Cashmeres, Plaids, etc,, etc. Over 400 pieces HALF WOOL FALL DRESS GOODS, at 12^c —the Lowest Price this quality of goods has ever sold for. “DRY GOODSARE CHEAP” A. DICKSON & CO., PALACE.

2,0 0 0 PENNYWEIGHTS ’lain doll and Band lip Just Finished in our Factory, suitable for Weddings, Kte. at BINGHAM & WALK’S JEWELERS, No. 12 East Washington Street. HAZELTON GABLER 1> I A. I\ O 8. New England, Packard Orchestral, Sterling ORGANS Wholesale and Retail. PEARSON'SIIUSIC house. 19 North Pennsylvania St. Organized 1870. Established 1877. THE WORLD’S COLLECTION BUREAU, JOHN KIDD A CO., Proprietors. Collections made with promptness and dispatch. We have reliable correspondents in every city in the world. Chief offices, 20 and 23 Thorpe Block. Indianapolis, Ind. WALTER lOOR. Manager.

To THE SURROUNDING TO TUNS: PARTIES WISHING ANTHRACITE ™ SOFT COAL 13 Y CA. TR-Xj OAD, CORRESPOND WITH A. B. MEYER & CO. PRINCIPAL. OFFICE: 11 North Penn. St., Indianapolis. GENTLEMEN’S SHOES. We have tlieni in all the fashionable styles—Button, Lace, Congress and Dom Pedro—and offering special inducements by selling them at from 50c to 75c a pair less than market price. These are FIRST-CLASS GOODS from well-known manufacturers, and not nameless shoddy and bankrupt stocks. CAPITALSHOE STORE 18 East ‘Washington Street. give a handy 12-inch rule to purchasers of school shoes. JAMES R. ROSS & CO., Wholesale Whisky Merchants, No. 184 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis. CLEARANCE SALE! Wall Papers, Lace Curtains, Window Shades, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, Etc., Etc. Our CLEARANCE SALE progresses briskly. Intending buyers of any of the descriptions of goods embraced in our different Departments will serve their own interests very decidedly by taking advantage of this opportunity while it lasts. Our stocks in all Departments are very large and complete, comprising all the new and desirable styles in the largest va riety; a heavy reduction throughout must be effected in a siiort time, and here are some samples of the cut prices we name to accomplish this opect : DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. LACE CURTAINS —A large variety at from 50c upward. WINDOW SHADES —AVitli fixtures complete, at 30c — reduced from 50c. . DADO SHADES —With spring fixtures complete, 75c—less than one-half of previous Values. FURNITURE COVERINGS—4Oc to SO.OO per yard—an average reduction of about 33 per cent. CRETONNES—A fine variety at 20c per yard—prices reduced about one-half. LACE BED SETS—At from $1.50 upward. Heavy Cnj tains, Chains and Loops, Cornice Poles, Piano Covers, Covers, etc., below cost. WALL PAPER IT KIP A.R T M TTIST T. BROWN BLANKS, WHITE BLANKS and FLATS, at 5c —formerly sold at 10c to 25c; GOLD PAPERS that were 40c to 60c, now marked to sell at 15c; a large assortment of ELEGANT BORDERS at 5c —a small fraction of previous values; a vast variety of the liner grades at half price and less. We invite all who are interested in the subject to call and see for themselves what we can do for them in the way of Bargains. A. L. WRIGHT & CO., 4z7 and TO South Meridian St.

JACKSON COAL MART. T. OHR, 14 N. Penn. st. 12G Indiana ave. Telephone 129. LUMBER. E. H. ELDRIDCE S CO, Alabama Street, cor. Maryland. DESIRING TO INCREASE' THE HER OF (MIMS, We will do Street and Yard work a t ‘2sc IPeu Foot. This includes extra strong Ss-inch lead pipe—not-street-washer, stop-cock or box. No charge for joints will be made. Water Rates—Houses of six rooms, $5 per annum; for each additional room. $1 per annum; bath-room, $3 per annum; water-closet. $3 per annum. Water pure and better than wells. For new work, alterations, additions or extensions, please call at the office for blanks. INDIANAPOLIS WATER CO., 23 South Pennsylvania Street. ELECTRIC-LIGHT SOAP Prepared by an entirely new method. Composed of the purest material; will not injure the fabric; will cleanse fabrics without rubbing. ELECTRIC SOAP MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of “Electric-Light Soap,” and other popular brands, No. 206 S. Illinois Street. South and Eddy’Streets, Indianapolis, Ind. by all Grocers.