Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 July 1889 — Page 8

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1889.

SATEENS

French Sateens leveled down in price from &Jc and 37 1 -2c to 25c a yard. They are the very best qualities manufactured, and amongst tliem many styles that aro both new and desirable. CHALLIES. French all -Wool Challies, of which the former price was Coc a yard, we now let po for 30c. The assortment is large. One can easily select from it a cool and handsome summer dress for a small outlay. In wash poods, such as Lawns, Batistes,Organdies, " Ginghams, Pongees, etc., we have a good variety at prices very low. o have also an elegant assortment of pcrsoiration and acid-proof Sateens, in plaiu black and black ground with white figures of which wo have the exclusive sale here. L. S. AYEES & CO. 13 Agents for Butterick'a patterns. N. B.Our Dress-Making rooms will close for tho summer season on August 10 positively. W E are displaying some beautiful DECKER BROS. GRAND PIANOS, in Mahogany and Ebonized cases, which are, without doubt, the handsomest Pianos ever shown here. We invito our friends, customers, and all persons interested in artistic furnishings, tocall and free our stock. Besides these special Pianos wo are displaying Mahogany, Rosewood, Ebony and Walnut Decker Brothers, Haines, Fischer and D. II. Baldwin Sc Co. Pianos of regular styles: also fancy carved and engraved paneled Uprights, making altogether one of the finest lots of instruments ever brought to the city. D. H. BALDWIN & CO Wholesale and Itetail Dealers In Decker Brother, I&ins lron.. FictiiT,l.lI. HftMwIn Jb Co. Pianos, and Entejrnnd Shonlujrrr and Hamilton Orjrans. nfi'UMNU and liEi'AiKi.vo specialty. Orders for moving given prompt attention. btorage with insurance. Ail work guaranteed. 05. 97 &09 N. Penn. St., Indianapolis. W. c are opening a new line of frames for Cabinet Pictures; at once odd and elegant. H. LIEBEE & CO.'S ART EMPORIUM, 33 South Meridian. St. imw BOOKS. IXTF.RN'ATIONATj EDUCATION" SERIES: Education in the United States, lij Kichard G, Boone $1.50 THE INDUSTRIES OF JAPAN Together with aa Aeoonnt of It Agriculture, Forestry. Arts tad ( 'omnierco. liy J. J. Keti&e. 1 ully lliuatiated 10.00 FOU SALE BY THE BDWEN-MERRILL CO., 16 & iS West Washington St. THB HEW YORK STORE Established 1853J t Before invoicing we offer bargains in nearly every department with special inducements in Satines, Negligee Shirting flannels, Hosiery, Underwear, Parasols, Ladies' Handkerchiefs. Our KEMNANT SALE of Laces and Embroideries presents many attractions. TRICES IN PLAIN FIGURES. PETTIS, BASSETT & CO ABSOLUTELY PARTISAN. Dr. Harrison Says the Insane Hospital Trustees Gave Wajne Township to Democracy. Dr. Thomas II. Harrison, lato president of the JStato benevolent boards, has issued a paraph let in defense of tho management of the Insane Hospital under his administration. Tho statements it contains are those that havo long ago been urged by tho ex-trustees and the Democratic party, and are based altogether upon the claim that tho Harrison trustees have been vindicated by an examination of the books of the institution by their successors. In the beginning of his defenao tho Doctor states: "Tho hospital was not governed by civil service. It was absolutely a partisan management, as was evidenced by the fact that Wayne township, in which the hospital is located, was changed from a Republican majority to nrarly 4 Democratic within a period of ix years." Theu. after filling in tho connecting links with reference to the investigation by the General Assembly of 1887, which he characterizes as "absolutely partisan." the Doctor says that the management of the. institution was roado an issue inlSSS. "The Democrats lost the State." tho Doctor continues, "and they went hearching for a cause. Some laid it at the door of the hospital, and were ready to denounce the management, becanso the party had been defeated, in the face of the fact that Wayne township had increased her majority ami saved the legislative ticket in Marion county." Lawyer llnrks's Lecture. George H. Burks, the colored attorney, will give a lecture to-night at the Olive Raptibt Church. His subject will be "Nat Turner's Insurrection." Tho Minor rpiartet will be in attendance and givo some selections of jubilee, and sentimental songs. The ltcturo is for the benefit of tho church. The First Confirmed. The commission of William H. Hay. deputy surveyor of port under Collector of Customs Hihlcbrand, arrived j'esterday. This U the tirat riepntvshin in tho otlice that has been confirmed so far. Kcw hat-racks at Wm. L. Elder'.

TIIE SCHOOL TEXT-BOOK LAW

A Few Questions as to Its Construction Answered by the Attorney-General. Trustees Required to Supply the Books to Pupils The Governor Proclaims the Contracts as Awarded to Be in Force. Attorney-general Michener yesterday filed his answers to tho questions submitted to him by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, touching tho construction of different sections of the now schoolbook law. The answers, coupled with the citations referred to iu the opinion, will furnish, doubtless, a guide to somo extent for county and township school officers, who are bewildered by tho obscure language and defective phraseology of the new statute. The following is the full text of the opinion as filed: Hon. Harvey M . LaFollette, Superintendent of Tuolle Interaction: You have put to mo certain questions which I copy and answer in their order. Ia tho new school-book law compulsory upon the school trustee, or is It directory V The lanjcuajie of the act, so far as it defines the duties of the fchool trustee, is imperative or compulsory in its nature, bee Sections 7 and 8. "2. Is the trustee liable on his official boud, if he refu.se to make requisition or demand for tho books provided for by the new school lawi" . Section 7 of the act makes it the duty of the school trustees to certify to the county superintendent the number of school-books provided for in the contract which are required by the children for uso In the schools of their several school corporations. That section defines the duty of a trustee in that particular. Section 55JS. 1L 8.. 1881, is as follows: "All official bonds shall bo parable to the State of Indiana; and every such bond shall be obllgatorv to such State upon the principals and sureties, for the faithful discharge of all duties required of such oilicers by any law, then or subsequently in force, for the usoof any person injured by any breach of the condition thereof." If a trustee fails to obey any command of the new school-book law, he will violate tho conditions of hi bond, and will be liable in damages in action thereon brought by any person injured by reason of such violation. See, alo, Davis vs. The State; 44 Ind., 3. "3. Can trustees retain the old books in the school and permit the pupils to buy only such books as are now necessary; or must they dc-' mand of the putH that they buy all new book, as far as adopted by tho State board, iu order to secure uniformity 1 ' . The trustees are not allowed to retain the old boori in tho schools and permit the pupils to buy such books only as are now necessary. The trup.tees ere not Kiven any discretionary powers in such matters by the act under consideration. They tossess such powers only as are given by the express terms of the act or by necessary implication. The last proviso of Section 7 recognizes the right of school trustees to devise means andnoaSe arrangements for the sale, exchange or other disposition of such books as may be owned by pupils at the time of the adoption of the books under the provisions of the act. No other powers are irtven them by the act so far as the books now in use are concerned. If the Legislature had intended that the trustees should have the power to permit the use of the old nooks it would have been conferred in plain terms, or would have been made to appear by the use of lanjruajre warranting such an Interpretation without doinff violence to the ordinary rules of statutory construction. Again, it is apparent that one of the objects of the new law L to secure uniformity In the use of school books in the common schools throughout the State. Such uniformity cannot be obtained if the pupils are allowed to retain the books now in uue, for some of the pupils, by necessity, will be compelled to buy the new books, while others w ould be u.iln the old ones, to the utter destruction of uniformity. Unon the trustees is cast the duty of selling tho books and securing tho desired uniformity. With this duty dwells the corresponding power to demand that tho pupils shall buy the new book4 adopted by the State Board ot Education. 4. If patrons refuse to purchase now books and send their children to school with their old books, can they bo compelled to purchase the newly-adopted book, with the alternative of having tneir children suspended from school! Can a child be excluded from school privileges for refusing to buy the newly-adopted booka!" The various duties enumerated in the act, or arising Xrotn necessary Implication, devolvcupon the odiccrs of the law only, for none other than, olncial duties aro defined. The law, however, expects pupils to use the new books if they attend the common schools, but it does not fix any penalty if they attend the schools and do not use the new books. Therefore the question of punishment is necessarily left to the decision of the school authorities. The trustees have tho power to prescribe by rules that the new books shall be used by all the pupil, and tlx a reasonable punishment such as suspension, or the like if the rules are violated. This principle is established by the decision of our Supreme Court, in tho State vs. Webber, lOy Ind 31, decided in 10. the opinion beintr written by Chief-justice llowk. The accepted doctrine is that the general power residing in school trustees to take charge of tho educational affairs of a district, or prescribed territory of any kind, include the rower to make all reasonable rules and regulations for the discipline, government and management of tho schools within the district or territory. It Is for the school trustees to decide what reasonable rules shall bo prescribed for such purposes. Without such rules there is no way to compel the parents to purchase new books, or prevent the pupils from using the old ones. "5. Will an unexpired contract between the county board of education and any other juilvllshlng company than those contracting with tho State be binding upon the county represented by such board I Is a written contract, uuvio or adopted by the county board of education, binding upon tlie corporations composing such school count j I" I do not know of any law which has authorized such a contract. If there is none, such a contract has no validity as against tho new law. I presume you refer to tho adoption of school books by the county board of education under Section 443G, K. 8.. 1881. Such an adoption is not a contract in a legal sense. The object of that law is to prevent the frequent changes of school books. "0. If the trustees ignore the law, and use the books heretofore adopted and now in use, how can they be compelled to order the usoof the new ones! If trustees order the books, as required by law, and keep the same on sale, as provided by law, but fail or refuse to enforce the use of the same in the schools under their Jurisdiction, how may such trustees be compelled, if at all, to enforce tho uso ot such books in their schools!" The remedy Is the writ of mandate under Section litis. It. S. 1881. "7. What part of Section 443C, K. 8. 1881, which prescribes tho powers of county boards of education in the adoption of text-books, is repealed by operation of this law! In other words, can county boards hereafter adopt textbooks in grammar, history, physiology, or any other branches In which text-books havo not bceu contracted for by the State Board of Education; and if so, are such adoptions bound by the limitations of six years, as heretofore!" The section you cito is now operative to the extent that the county hoard of education can only adopt such school-books as are not covered by the contracts made under the new law by the State Hoard of Education. Jly reason of tho now law tho county board of education can do no more than adopt school-books not included in the contracts mentioned. Tho contracts nullify all previous adoptions of school-books embraced within the terms of the contracts. In other words, such adoptions do not prevail against the contracts made under the new law. M8. Can trustees, in ordering books for their township, order a less number than will be required, in their Judgment, to supply all of the pupils in their respective schodl corporations-!" 2so. The statute says that they shall certify "the number of school text-looks provided for in such cortract required by the children for use In the schools of their several school corporations." (See Section 7.) In conclusion, I will say that the words "trustee" and "school trustees" wherever used in this opinion aro Intended to include township trustees and tho school trustees of towns and cities. The territory under their control is t be township, town, and city; respectively. See in this connection Sections 4437, 4438, 4439, 4114, 4445, 1L S. 1881. Itespeotfully submitted. Louis T. Miciiemcr, Attorney-general. The Scliool-Book Company's Ilond. ho bond of the Indiana School-book Company, which was filed yesterday, sets forth that the- aforesaid company of Marion county, composed of Josephus Collett, William Heilman, D. J. Mackey, E. P. Huston, William Fleming, 11. C. Bell, James Murdock and Edward Hawkins, are held and firmly bound to the State of Indiana in tho penal sum of $215,000. The condition is that, whereas tho company has entered into a contract with the State Board of School Commissioners to furnish the school trustees of the State with first, second, third, fourth 3nd fifth readers of the Indiana Educational Series; elementary arithmetics, complete arithmetics, elementary geographies and complete geographies as specilied by contract, therefore, if such contract be fully carried out, the obligation of tho bond shall be void; otherwise, to remain In full force and virtue. The bond is signed and sealed by all tho parties above named, except 11. C. Hell, and tho feigners acknowledge the State Board of School Commissioner and the Attorney-general as proper relators in any suit on the oond. Of the parties mentioned as

members

of the coraranr and intended to

be m n Bell, in 20.000; Edward Hawkins, in 40,000; E. P. Huston, in $.V),000; D. J. Mackey, in 100,000; Josephus Collett, in 100,000; Will, inm Heilman, in $100,000, and James Murdock. in &i0,000. The omission of IL C. Bell's signature from the bond is singular, as his signature appears to his statement of responsibility below, attested by a notary public. The Bowen-Merrill Company, to whom was awarded the contract ior copy-books, riled a bond for $ 20,000 somo days ago. Franklin Lander's is the surety thereon. The proclamation of Governor Hovey, reciting the filing of the bond of tho contractors, and declaring the law in force, issued lato yesterday afternoon, is aa follows: To the People of Indiana: Whereas, A contract has been made by the State of Indiana with the Indiana School-book Company, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the state, for the publication for use in the common schools of Indiana, of tho follow in?-nained text-books, to-wit: First Reader, Indiana Kducational Series; Second Header. Indiana Educational Series; Third Header, Indiana .Educational Series; Fourth Reader, Indiana Educational Series; Fifth Header, Indiana Kducational Series; Elementary Arithmetic, Indiana Educational Series; Complete Arithmetic, Indiana Kducational Series; Elementary Geography, Indiana Kducational Series; Complete Geography, Indiana Educational Series; and with the Bowen-Merrill Comfauy, a corporation duly organized under the aws of the State, for the followiUK-named textbooks, to-wit: The Indiana Commercial Writingbook. Number 1; the Indiana Commercial Writing-book, Number 2; tho Indiana Commercial Writh'K-book, Number 3; the Indiana Commercial V, ritinir-book, Number 4; the Indiana Commercial Writing-book, Number 5; the Indiana Commercial Writing-book, Number 0Now, therefore, I, Alvin P. Ilovey, Governor of Indiana, do hereby proclaim that such contract has been made, in pursuance to Section G of an act of the Fifty-sixth General Assembly of Indiana, for the furnishing of said books in tho public schools of the State. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed tho great seal of the State, tho 29th day of July, A. 1). 1889. Alvin P. Hovar, Governor. By the Governor: Charles F. Grifftx, Secretary of State. The county superintendents will now be required to tile their bonds as required by the statute, the law making the furnishing of such bonds obligatory whenever tho Governor's proclamation is made, stating, that the contractors have complied with tho requirement as to furnishing security. In somo of the counties the Democratic township trustees undertook to constrne the law as compelling county superintendent to file bonds before tho Governor's proclamation was issued,and in some cases declared county superintendents' offices vacant, and elected others on account of failure to file such bonds. These proceedings will probably increase the muddle in some counties, but it aeems to be conceded now that a countysuperintendent's obligation to file his bond only occurs when official notification is given by the Governor that tho law is in force. County Distribution. The county superintendents look forward to tho work of distributing the books with -bomo apprehension. Superintendent Flick, of this county, says he will have to distribute $40,000 or $50,000 worth of them, and proposes to have them shipped direct to tlie various trustees and school boards in the county, bnt as the law only compels the contractors to deliver the books to the county superintendent, tbey are not likely to take upon themselves the burden of distributing to the numerous points where they aro needed. In that event the county superintendents will probably notify tho township trustees that the books are ready for delivery and the township trustees will come after them, looking to the State for compensation and tho expense incurred in getting the volumes to the township trustees' offices. There will bo a mooting of the county board of education of Marion county, to consider the matter next Monday, and County Superintendent Flick will file his $10,000 bond as soon as tho Governora proclamation is issued. Rejected In Hamilton. Noblesville, July 20. The Hamilton County Board of Kducatiou met, ou Saturday, to discuss the new law relative to textbooks. Every member was present, and a free discussion resulted ia tho rejection of the new books as unsatisfactory, and not up to tho standard of the series now in use, and it was resolved to continue tho present series nntil tho time for which thev were adopted shall have expired, or until compelled by law to use others. The law is regarded by educators as a Democratic measure, detrimental to the best interests of the school system, and the actiou of the board meets the approbation of the public. FARMERS' INSTITUTES. Rules and Regulations Adopted by the Committee Intrusted with that Duty. An act of the last General Assembly appropriated five thousand dollars for the purpose of holding county farmers' institutes in tho State of Indiana, and directed the authorities of Purdue University to arrange for holding and conducting them. President Smart, of the University, with H. E. Stockbridge, professor of agriculture, and Professor V. C. Latta, have issued a circular setting forth general notes and regulations for the government of tho institutes. Professor Latta, besides being the superintendent and conducting correspondence relating to institutes, w-ill attend as many as possible, assist in conducting the same and take such part on the programmes as may bn practicable. If other professors from Purdue are desired they will be sent as often as possible, but their expenses must be paid for out of that portion of the fund devoted to local expenses. In arranging for the institutes the Purdue authorities ask tho co-operation of the members of the State Board of Agriculture in making all local arrangements and in tho proper organization and management of tho institutes of the couuties in their respective districts. Each memler of the State Board of Agriculture or tho proper county organization will be exacted to provide, among other things, as ollows: A suitable place of meeting for tho iustitute, printed programmes and all other necessary local advertising, and a chairman of the institute. He must also select and pay expenses of all institute workers from abroad as far as this may be necessary. Tho institutes to be held during any week in each district must be in adjacent counties, if possible, to ecouomizo time and traveling expenses. The time of year apportioned to each agricultural district for institute work must be determined by President Smart, Professors Stockbridge and Latta. The necessary expenses of the superintendent and of the general advertising, postage, etc., will bo paid for out of a part of the fund reserved for that purpose. The balance of the $3,000 will be apportioned to tho county institutes held in accordance with these rules. This money for local expenses will be paid out only upon the presentation to the chairman of properlj- certified bills, rendered in due iorm on blanks furnished for that purpose. No bill will.be allowed, iu any case, until after the institute has been held. All applications for institutes should bo sent to the member of the State Board of Agriculture representing the district, who is requested to forward the same to the superintendent, with such indorsement as he sees fit to make. The committee named desire to complete arrangements for the entire series of institutes by Oct. 1. and earnestly request prompt action on the part of the members of tho State Board of Agriculture and of the local organizations. Applied for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, A petition for a writ of habeas corpus was filed yesterday, before Judge Howland, by John C. Purdy, against Fremont Alford, Arthur "Whitsell, Isaac King and John Johnson. Pnrdy claims that ho is held in jail on illegal grounds, as Squ ire Alford had no right to commit him to imprisonment on what is charged to havo been a pretended writ. Last Maj John Johnson lilod a complaint in Al fork's oaice against Purdy, charging him with having practiced fraud in some financial transactions between the two. Applicants for Examination. Up to tho present time there are 241 applicants for the civil-service examination that is to be held ono week from to-day.

obligated by the bond, William Flem-

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TIIE PKOGRLSSIYE SOUTH.

JIany Ways in Which That Section Is Reaping the Benefit of the Xew Conditions. II. S. Morse, of Macon, Ga.. vice-president and general manager of the Macon & Dublin railroad, is stopping at the New Denison House, where he has been called upon by a number of old friends. Mr. Morse, ten years ago, was general superintendent of the I., D. & S., and left here to go to New Orleans. I havo been railroad building and speculating in the South ever since." said ho, in answer to the inquiry of the reporter. "I have noted great improvements in the railroads in that part of tho country in that period. When I first went South thero was hardly a line on which it was thought safe to run faster than twenty miles an hour. Now nearly all tho roads are in good condition, though they do not run trains as rapidly as on Northern roads. The Cincinnati Southern, however, running from Cincinnati to Chattanooga and thence to New Orleans, makes thirty miles an hour, and the Coastline, from New York to Jacksonville, Fla., makes thirty miles. Twenty-five miles an hour is the speed of most of the lines. There have been many miles of road built, and well constructed. The Southern farmers havo learned a great deal, and their knowledge is making them prosperous. They are noweudeavoringto raise corn and other grains for home consumption, and tnosewho are doing that are prospering. They formerly raised nothing but cotton, and bought all their food supplies. The crop of peaches this year amazes the oldest inhabitant. In many places they rot on tho ground, as the markets aro filled and there is no sale for them. Ts there any advancement in other ways!" There is a marked improvement in Southern hotels. Nearly all of them of tho first class havo fallen into the hands of Northern men. experienced hotel men. The fact that the hotels aro so much improved takes away tho chief terror of Southern travel. When I first went South, especially in Texas, I could not get a meal fit to eat or a room fit to sleep in. Now one can find in tho larger cities, even in Texas, as good hotels as anywhere, and the hotels in tho smaller places compare favorably with those in like places in the North." "Do the people of tho South adjust themselves readily to new conditions!" "Yes. The South is prospering even more than the North, and is certainly tho country to livo in when winter comes. There are still a few who live in tho past and don't like the present progress, but they are passing away, and it is well that they are. I have seen but ono person in the South in all my travels who wanted slavery to return. With tho exception of this solitary objector all aro better satisfied with the new order of things. There is no objection to Northern men and Northern capital. Both are welcomed. They havo been praying for new blood and new money, and theiFnrayers have been answered. Northern Alabama, and you may say nearly the entire State of Georgia, are tho most prosperous parts of the South. They havo had nothing to check them since they started on the upward course Wherever you go in this part of the South you find people from Indiana, Ohio, New York and other Northern States. The people down there take kindly to President Harrison, and are pleased rather than otherwise with his election. There was a largo old Whig element in tho South, and while the members of it don't say much, they look gratified. The great fear of the South is negro supremacy. 1 believe half the Democratic party in tho South, the better element in it, would be Republican if they were not afraid of haviug-negro county officers elected over them. They don't like the idea of a negro sheriff serving a 6ubpcena on them. The negroes are a quiet, orderly class, and make excellent laborers. Wo find them good railroad-bunders." THE MEETINGS AT ACTON. Rain Interferes with Attendance, but There Is Marked Interest in the Services. Yesterday was a day of leaden sky and thick moisture at Acton Park, interfering sadly with the promised incrcaso in attendance that was expected to come with Monday following a Sunday that had no excursion trains. The somber surroundings, however, seemed to give those who took rart in the services increased enthusiasm, and the meetings were filled with fervent worshipers. Tho first prayermeetinir of the day was held at 5:45 a. m., and was led b' W. V. Wheeler. Dr. E. I. D. Pepper preached at 10 o'clock, a very moving sermon, which was characterized by his usual forceful argument, the text being Thessalonians: v, 24 "Faithful is ho that calleth you. who also will do it." The preachers who left the camp on Saturday evening to preach to their fiocks on Sunday aro returning, and it is expected that before tho week closes there will be a great number of the clergy in attendance. Kev. George Watson, D. D., has arrived, and will preach to-day at 2:30 1. m. and in the evening, and possibly on Wednesday also. At 2:80 o'clock yesterday afternoon Kev. J. F. Woodruff" preached to a largo audience, the cottagers, having set things in order for the day, attending in force. His text was from Psalms: ''Create within me a clean heart and renew within mo a right spirit." At 4 p. m. Professor Hudson conducted tho usual children's service. At 6:.'J0 p. M. the gospel inarch around tho camp was taken up, u long procession filing in behind the cornets. At 7:30 p. m. Kev. J. H. Smith, a man of line phisique and of great impressiveness and force, in both sermon and prayer, preached from Hebrews, iv, l,Let us fear, therefore, lest haply a promise lett us of entering into his rest, any ono of us should seem to havo come short of it." Mr. Smith and Dr. Pepper will leave this week, to attend Loveland camp-meeting, near Cincinnati. Dr, Creighton, of Iowa, will be at Acton Park ou next Sunday, together with other well-known and strong preachers. Tho present week is expected to bo the best of the meeting, and tho season will undoubtedly bo far better than last year. New Uuslnens Knterprlses. Articles of incorporation were filed yesterday with Secretary of State Griffin for the Center Co-operativo Creamery, of Wadesville, Posey county. Its capital stock is 4,000, and the directors are Wm. J. Cox, Geo. Huber, sr., Jett Williams, Jno. G. Herrmann, Christian Stegmaier. The New York, Ft. Wayne Xr Chicago Railroad, with a capital stock of $1,500,000, was also incorporated. The directors are Allen Zollars, E. L. Barber. H. B. Whittenberger, John Holdermau. J. A. Funk, Hiram S. Biggs, A. T. S. Kist. Millard W. Simons, Orlando M. Packard. John K. Lawrence, II. B. Brown. 1). E. Simons. Mark T. DeMotte. August Wood and John Leo. Articles were nled for the consolidation of tho Toledo & Western. Detroit fc State-line Wabash, Wabash Eastern of Indiana. Wabash Eastern of Illinois, and Wabash Western railroads, under the name of the Wabash Pailroad Companj-. Tho capital stock is$52.000,000. Tho eight directors are John F. Joy, Detroit, Mich.; Osaiau D. Ashley and Thos. H. Hubbard, New Y'ork citv; Ldgar T. Wells, Hartford. Conn.; Geo. W. Smith, Abram M. Pence, Chas. Hcnrottin and John Maynard Harlan, Chicago, 11L, and Jno. W. Bunn, Springfield, 111. Chrysanthemum Show. The Society of Indiana Florists will give their third annual chrysanthemum show and floral exhibition at Tomlinson Hall, Nov. 5 to 9. The following special premiums have been announced thus fan Mrs. Benj. Harrison, Washington, D. C, offers a silver cup for newest seedling chrysanthemums of American origin; Now Brighton pottery-works, Pennsylvania, cash $25 for best twelve newest varietcs chrysanthemums of 1SS8; Hill &, Co., Kichmond. cash 25 for best ten plants in ten varieties of 1SS9, American origin; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, cash $15 lor best design made of chrysanthemum blooms; D. U. Baldwin & Co., cash $25 for newest and mpst original design of cut-

flowers: Citizens' Street-railroad Company, cash $20 for best design of street car made of cut-rJowers; F. C. Huntington &, Co., cash $15 for finest display of cut roses. Tho committee on exhibition consists of J. D. Cannody, Evansville; E. G. Hill, Kich-

monu; u. u. cox, i;rawiuiuoiiic, iicury Kieman, Indianapolis; W. F. Law, Shelby-

Dorner, Lafayette; Wm. G.. liertermann, secretary. Board of Trade possibilities. The Board of Trade now has a full membership of 500, the first time in threo years when its lists have been complete, The financial condition of the board is better than it has ever been, being in every respect first-class. There is a surplus of $6000, and the income from its building is good. Many of the members, with an eye to the future, aro looking toward the federal building with a view to securing that edifice, should the government remove the postofiice and federal offices to a new location. They are of the opinion that the postoffice building could be remodoled and made available for their use, and give a location, the centrality of which is indisputable. In that case tho present Board of Trade Building, it is said, can be sold to Bishop Chatard, who has long desired to make it a part of the property of the Vincennes diocese, probably with a view to change the building into a structure suitable for a largo school or college. Shot by Tramp. Clarence Johnson, an employe at the lumber-yard of William McGinnis, corner of Lord and Pino streets, was shot by an unknown tramp yesterday morning, but not seriously wounded. About 6:S0 o'clock ho entered tho yards and found a man sleeping by a pile of lumber. In ordering him off the place, he was told by tho tramp that he would take his own time in leaving. As Johnson advanced toward him for the purpose of a forcible ejection, if necessary, the latter sprang to his feet, and, drawing a revolver, fired twice. The first shot went wild, cutting a hole through Johnson's hat; the second ball lodged in his right thigh, inflicting a painful, though not dangerous wound. Before Johnson could .follow, the tramp took to his heels and escaped. The police were furnished with a detailed do scription of tho man, but ho has eluded arrest so far. Don't forget tho auction 6ale of fine furniture, No. 926 North Meridian street, Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock. It is a fact that we are making; very low prices on "ALASKA" KefriKerators to close out tlisitwwe have left. It will pay to see us If yoa want a Refrigerator. We have Uie best Is'atural-gas btores la the city. "Quick-Meal" Gasoline Stoves. WM. II. BENNETT A SON. 33 Booth Meridian BU It It Getting Late, Wo have a fine assortment of new Perfection dry-air refrigerators yet, and aro closing them out fast at low prices. Call before they are all gone. New Model lawn mowers, sprinkling hoso, hose reels, water-coolers, etc., etc., at bottom prices. Hilukorand &. Fugate, 52 South Meridian St Superstitions About Jewels. Cafs-ey is considered by the Cingalese as a charm afralnit witchcraft nd to be the abode of some gentt. Coral is a taliiDn against euchautments. thunder, witchcraft Mid other jerlis of flood and Held. It was consecrated to Jupiter and rhcebus. Red coral rorn about the person Is considered a care for Indigestion. Crystal fndaoes visions, induces sleep and Insures good dreams. It is dedicated to the moon. So If you would improve your sleep and digestion, we can aid you by furnishing the Jewels. Come se them, anyway. 8 Wa lie W. T. WILEY & Ca All our summer goods must bo sold this week. Figured Challies, fast colors, only 3c a yard, worth 10c. Sateens from 5c a yard up. Best French Sateens, in all the latest novelties, only 25c a vard, worth 40c. AVide-ligured Batiste only 3c a yard, worth 10c. Black Lace Flouncing (all silk at 75c, 98c and $1.25 a yard. Great bargains, see them. Parasols at half price. Sec our Parasols at $2.25, worth Si and $4.50. 50 dozen Ladies' fine Jersey Ribbed Vests only 10 and 12 l-2c, worth 25 and 35c. Figured India Silks only 371-2c a yard, worth $1. Special bargains in Black Goods, this week. 30-inch cloth only 25c a yard, worth 40c. Remnants of Sateens, Lawns, White Goods, Cashmeres and Ginghams at half price. "W-T. WILEY & CO 48 & 50 North Illinois St. IIOMMOWN & MATTINGLY, Funeral Directors and Embalmers CYCLORAMA PLACE, No. 70 West Market Street. rSTPmmyt attentionto all calls, both day and night. Telephone 561.

LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES, SASH, DOORS, ETC. A full lin of all kinds of Building Material. Buy xrhero you can get everything at lowest prleei Yard and Mill both sides Georgia street, west of Tennessee M. COBURX. For a summer diet use our fine GRAHAM CRACKERS and WAFERS. If your Grocer don't have them, ask him why, and have him get them for you. PARROT T & TAGGAHT. Biscuit Baker.

INDIANA PAPER COMPANY, Mauufactui'ers, News, Book. Manilla, Strw and Uxr Wrapping Taper, Paper Bags and Flour Sacks. Send for priceaiil to 25 East Maryland Street. rF"Th paper upon which the J OURNAL is printed is made by this Companj.

Persons desiring to purchase a Kefrigerator ( TJJ.LY STL4KEIL

made both in hard and soft wood.

FUNERAL DIRECTOR I TELEPHONE 564. KREGELO Free Ambclixco 1Q5 North Delaware Street. fHALIES CHOICE! T -AgnSTB

Sateens, a few more at 7c. Real French Sateens at 15o. Prints at 3 Iace Flouncing at 10c. Lace Parasol Coven at 12co.

A lot of Remnants, also od'ls and ends of all kinds at closing-out prices. DEDBRT & SUDBEOCK, 158 and 1GO East Washington Street.

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SULLIVAN-GROHS CO Dissolution of Tartnersliip. To the public, -who -want the l;$t cood at the lowest prices, we respectfully call your attention to our continued Haucuter bale. On Monday and everyday during this erk, we will add new features and offer Ktroncr inducements to all rbo desire Cheap Goods, than, what we present ed for the pat two week. All onr Saten, Cballie. lawu, Ginghams. India Linen, Check and fctxlped Nainsooks, hare been fitrain cut iu price, ana must be closed out during this weefs pale. Broken lota of Ladies' HoMery. that sold ot $1.50, ai.Mb and $1 per pair, havo been all marked down to U!c The goods are In plain, fancy and embroidered effects. 30 dozen ouly, of Ladies' llose. that sold at 63, 75 and t5e, aro placed ou our counters at 3Dc per pair.,- Ladles, we have some -3 down low-necked, ehortleeved, fashioned aides, French Lisle Vests, that have been sold at $1 and $1.-5; they must po at 25c each. 500 pieces of stamped Linen Goods In splashers, oan and Cortrs. You can purchase them at price of Muslin Goods. 39 dozen Russian Bath Towels only ic; former price lfte. 23 dozen Kussian Wash Cloths, extra size, 5c; have been sold at 10c. For the men, who have not time to do their fdain sewing, we have a bargain for you In a fullenpth New York Mills white muslin, well-made. Night-shirt, for 20c; has been sold for 75c; only 9 dozen left, and we promise no more at that price. AH6un Umbrellas at one-fourth cost price.

PHILADELPHIA STORE 6 & 8 West Washington. St FOU Monday, Tuesday g Wednesday OF THIS WEEK. 28-inch Unbleached Muslin in short lengths at only 3 3-4c a yard. 30-inch Bleached Muslin, short lengths, 7c a yard. Figured Challie Dres Goods only 4 3-4c. Steel mixed plaid and plain Dress Goods, Cl-4c. Great Bale of Men's' Fancy Shirts 40o each. To close them out, Men's Laundered Percale Shirts, 50o each. Clearing out Parasols, worth $1.50 to $2 each, at only- COc. Ladies' Muslin Underwear 25c a garment. Men's Gauze Undershirts 19c each. Men's Drill Drawers 25c a pair. New Bustles 10c each. Children's Seamless Hose 5c a pair. Men's Socks, extra quality, 3 pairs foJ 25c. Bargains all over the house. W. C. m ARSDEL k CO,, 109 and in South Illinois St. BLENDED JAVA COFFEE Is the Cream of all the Pack ago Coffees. For sale by leading grocers. We ask you to try it. PACKED BY A. B.GATES&C0. INDIANAPOLIS. 6 PER CENT. MONEY We are prepared to make loans on In dianapolis real estate in sums of 81,000, or more, at 6 per cent., the borrower hav ing the privilege to pre-pay all or part of the same on any semi-annual interest day. JOHN S. SPANN & CO., 86 East Market Street. CHEAP BOOKS. Jerry flier Utet 'The Duchess" 2V Cleopatra hi latest II. Rider Haggard. JVJ Looking Backward. Edward. Bellamy 50a AnUilnett. George Ohnet 50j But Yet a Woman. Arthur 8. Kardy 504 A Fair CahforuLao olive Harper. 50or The Old Countess. Mrs. Ann S. Stephens 2V1 MU Creupiffny. Frances Hodgson Borxielt t9 La Terre. Erulle Zola 2VJ The Discarded Daughter. Mrs. Kmma D. E. K. Southworth 25C I jirgest stock of cheap books In Indianapolis. CATHCART, CLELAND fc CO., 26 K. Washington St. WATER RATES Ilouse use, 6 rooms, $5 per annum. Sprinkling, in connection with house use. 40 Iet front, 7. epritltllng alone, 60 feet and under. $10. mi ta, Office: 23 South Pennsylvania SL nfTelephcne 510. C4 East Washington St Parasols all at a rric. -Ouo lot Silk Umbrellas at a price. One lot ltibtwns t a price. . Ladles' and Gents L'uderwear cheap. ET