Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 December 1889 — Page 8

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1889-SIXTEEN PAGES.

PLAYERS GIVEN A CHARTER

Tho Brotherhood Clab at Philadelphia Incorporated by a Local Court, Their Caw rnsied fcy Attorney Vanderslice ! 'Without Giving 3Ir. Kogers, of the Leajne, gafident Time to Contest It. Players' League Methods and the Con. tract Which Fails to Secure Anything. The Association Kecrfaclzation to Be BacVeJ lj the Brotherhood Thft Indianapolis Clab in Good Shape Other Hatters of Interest. GRACTED A CIIAKTKIU AEz& Victory for the Brotherhood Clab at Philadelphia. E?c1a1 to die IndlAHAKll Jotxrxuo. PlllLADKLPniA. Dec. 2L The first legal tattle between the Brotherhood and League was fought in Common Pleas Court JCo. 2, in this city, to-lay, before Jauges Hare, Fell and Pennypacker. and resulted in an easy victory for the former. When John. M. Vanderslice, attorney for the Brotherhood, called up the application he had filed for a charter for the Philadelphia Players' League club. Judge Hare remarked: . A protest against your application lias been tiled with the court by Mr. John I. Rogers.. and n be i not present to argno bis claim, had not thi cas better go orer!'' "No, jour Honor. I want the court to pass on thin matter immediately ,n replied Mr. Vanderlico. I mean." said Judgo Hare, "that out of courtesy to Mr. Roger you ought to coneent to a postponement." "Mr. Kogers," responded Mr. Vandcrslice, "did not show m any courtesy in this matter, as he never so much as noticed me that be had tiled this objection." Tbat being the case," said bis Honor, 'ire will send for Mr: Kogers and dispose of thin application at once." Mr. Kogers soon afterward arrived. bis remarks ' bo said: I am not Lere as a litigant but simply as a friend of thi court. I claim that this court has no xidht to prant this charter." "Who hasp queried. I udge Fell. "The Attorney-general." replied Mr. Rogers. Continuing, be eaid that this application asked for incorporation uuder the State laws which only the Attorney-general could pass upon. He argued that it did not state its object, and that the club was to be organized to make money, and not to promote athletic sports. "This charter is an exact copy of the one granted the Athletic Club, procured by one of tbo judges of this court, said Mr. Vtnderslice, who thought it was casting a slur upon the integrity of Judge Pennypacker for Mr. Jlogera to make such a statement. - "Do you want to say," quoth Judge Pennypacker, "that this court has no right to charter any organization for money -m akin tr purposes?" I do," replied Mr. Rogers. "Do yon mean to say that we have no right to charter a cemetery company to cut up a piece of ground and sell it in lots at a profitP continued Judge Pennypacker. "Yes, sir," said Mr. Rogers. This caused the three jndgesto smile, and then J nd pro Fell asked Mr. Roarers to state on what law be based his objections! Mr. Rogers replied on the pamphlet laws of 1S74, the act passed April 23. That law says you cannot grant a charter of this kind," argued Mr. Rogers. "1 am sure that law doea not say so," responded J nd go Fell. A copy of the law in finest ion was then brought forward. Judge Hare took the !k)o(c. and looking up at Mr. Kotrers said: l do not see it." Then Mr. Rogers pointed to the place where he claimed it said so. "Oh, that's only the headline put there by the editor of tbo book. That is not in the text, and has nothing to do with the law." said the presiding judge. Mr. Rogers said he bad some cases on the subject at his oflice, which he would like to cite to support the stand he had taken, bnt was not then prepared to do so. The court suggested a postponement to give Mr. Roger a chance to prepare bis artrnraent, but Mr. Vanderslice objected. i want to write to the Attorney-general for the law and opinion on this matter." naifl 31 r. Kogers. The three judges looked at each other in amazement. Tinally Judgo' Hare said: Tn.it is not necessary. Thin court knows the law. The charter is granted." As Mr. Rogers picked up his papers to leave the room he said: "The ulanie of this will rest with this court: I have done lay duty." To -which Jndgo Hare replied with a biuilo. "The court is perfectly willing to assume all the responsibility." In looking over the charter Judge Hare nt one 8ta?e of the proceedings remarked: I see this charter is for a club which wants to promote athletio sports, that being the case, this court owes it to the public to grant it. as athletic sports are veTy healthful aud beuelicial to the community at large,'1 During his argument, Mr. Vanderslice informed tho court that Mr. Rogers's object in coming to court was to endeavor to delay action in his caso so us to hold the local Players' League club back from perfecting their organization and commencing work in fitting up their ' new grounds. "The League is bringiugsuits in me dilierent cities, knowing full well that they have not got .any law' on their side, and their object is simply to blurt" . and intimidato we-nk-knced players," continued Mr. Vanlerslice. "By bringing suit they believe they can influence the players and coerce a , certain number of players into deserting this new league. That is their sole , aim in going to law. But we mean to challengo them in each caso and go beloro the courts and insist oh an immediate trial. I mention this To show tin animus which brought Mr. Kosers her." When Mr. Vanderslice went over the pending- suits against Bufliinton, Hallman. Love, and the court was told of the base-ball situation, two of threo judges looked at each and smiled in a way that was very siguiticant. Mr. Vanderslice has notified Mr. Kogers that he proposes to' insist on a i trial of the caso n Sain st Burnnton, Hallniau and Love at this December term of court, and will not consent to a postponement. E.vs ii-u all i;ossir. Methods of the MajeiV League The Indianapolis Club In Good Shape. The riayers' League leaders announce with a great show, of virtue and nourish of trumpets that they will not tamper with men already under contract to play elsewhere. They fail to explain, however, why it is they have not confidence enough in the form of contract adopted by them to give the players the necessary time to read it over and consider it carefully. Reference was made in this paper some days ago to the manner in which John Ward works a doubting player, namely, by pulling a contract on bim about ten minutes before his train leaves, assuring him that it is all right, and obtaining h;s signature to a document of the contents of which ho knows practically nothing, except the amount o: his salary. Contract this manner of doing business with tbat of the League, whose players have contracts given or sent to them, and cm take a month, if they desire it. to con-jdf-r the document. Ample opportunity is thus afforded "them to receive information as to points which they may not enrcly understand, The Brotherhood contract is so loosely rawn and peculiarly worded that, according to competent legal authority, the players who sign it and then conclude to get back into tho ranks of a substantial organiAtion, tre jjot even liable for the return cf tho nthcy advanced them. Thero will.

of course, be no instances of men taking, or attempting to take, dishonorable advantage of the imperfect construction of the contract to thi. extent, bnt it is only cited to show what a long-drawn-out pieco of nothingness these Brotherhood idayers have been putting their names to., n tbo case of Charles Zimmer. who coucj'ided to nuit tho Brotherhood, and on Thursday signed a personal contract with Cleveland for three years, excellent legal assnranco was given him that there was nothing in his en tiro traduction with the Brotherhood which could hold him. He informed the lawyer that the Brotherhood scheme was on a co-operative basisand that he was . to get a share of the profits and receipts. The reply was: "It may be, but that paper you have signed does not say so. In fact, it does not state anything that isof any particular advantage to yon." The Brotherhood will go thronch the order of expelling Zimmer, but he ha plenty of flood company, aud will have more before ong. No club in the League with tho exception of Brooklyn and Cincinnati, is in altogether as good shape in the matter of players as Indianapolis. Look at the list: Glasscock, Denny, Boyle, Buckley, Rusio, cvomers, Weckbecker, Riteljorg. Fee, Miller. George, Meakin and Manasson five pitchers, three catchers, two infielders and three outfielders. It will not take much more talent to round out a team capable of putting up a first-class article of ball. President Brush is not saying much, but is going right along attending to business, and if he does not t reclaim some more of the misguided believers in tho Utopian scheme of Ward, FfeiiVr fc Co., it will be a surprise to those who are in a position to know what is going on in the base-ball world. Con Strothers, who covered first base for Davenport last season, mav officiate in the same ?aEjicity for Indianapolis next year. It is elieved that negotiations with him are Sending. He is a tine fielder and heavy atter, his only fanlt being a hot temper, which ho has some trouble controlling, and which nearly caused his expulsion from the Tri-btate League two years ago, through an altercation with an umpire, in the course of which he knocked that long-suffering individual down. However, since tbat unfortunate occurrence, no complaint of that nature has been heard against him, aud the Davenport management seem to have had no trouble whatever with him. He was a great favorite there last season. Hero is an instance of Brotherhood justice: Jim O'Rontko, one of the leaders, is down on the list for a salary of $3,500, while they can ailbrd to pay Mike Tiernan, a better outfielder and more valuable man with the stick, only 2,500. Mutrie, however, will capture Tiernan. Chicago will probably sign Hoy within a few days, having offered him $3,000. He has been assigned to tho Buffalo Brotherhood Club, but will not sign because they refuse 4to pay him over fc'iiOO. The four New York players who have not signed Brotherhood contracts nro Tiernan. Hatfield. Muiphy and Welch. The latter, like Tiernan, wants more than tho Players' League people can allord to pay. Director Conant, of Boston, is feeling very chipper and talks as follows abont Boston's prospects: "We will have a good team next year, even if the players are successful. In caso thero is a break-up in the Brotherhood, we will take back all our old men at the same salaries and start an Atlantic Association club. I can't seo how tho Players' League club can hope to make any kind of a field or gronndsont of that plice they have got before the season opens. Ever since Mr. oden, Mr. Billings and myself began work on the Boston League grounds we have been pntting money into them every year, more and more all the while, and yet our Held is not perfect by any means. I see that Secretary Hart, of the Players' elnb, has engaged the Brooklyn Players' Club for Fast day. What's the matter with my bringing the champion Brooklyn here the same day The Brooklyns aimCinciunatis will be big drawing cards hero next season, and tho Chicago and Indianapolis League clubs won't bo far behind them. Brush has been having very good luck with bis men. We expect to get seven or eight more good men, and will have a team next year that will play just as good ball as last year's did. They have got four or live very good men, indeed, but I think that Clarkson and Ganzel are better men thau any two of them, and Smith is just as. good as wo want. You can bo sure wo are in the light to stay, and will sink a big lot of money beforo we give up anything." The Boston Leaguo managers have insured John Clarkson's life for 810,000. When they made him the offer of 810,000. and $5,000 for three years, they stipulated that as a safeguard to them he should insure his life for 810.000. nud tern the policy over to tho Boston club. He consented to this, was rx ftmincd in California, accepted, and given a Toliv. This he immediately forwarded to tho Hub, and it is now locked In the strongbox of the Boston club. t Tiernan Signs with the League. Nkw Yokk, Dec. 21 Miko Tiernau,. of the New York Base-bail Club. has . signed a League contrtict for the coming seasou. This action of Tieman's caused much surprise among the members of tho Brotherhood. Tiernan says he was willing to sign a Brotherhood contract but tbat tho Brotherhood wanted him to taKo an annual nalary of $2,000, which is $500 less than ho was paid by the League! Mr. Johnson Oooct Shot. Something in the line of quail shooting that has never been done before, andiprobably never will bo again, fell to the lot of Robert A. Johnson, of this., city, Tuesday morning last. He, with several other local sportsmen, took the 6:15 train over the C, H. D. a freight that morning for a days' bird shooting near Julietta. While sitting in the caboose "lookout" the party saw a quail, scared np by tho train lb' into an empty gondola car just ahead of the caboose. Mr. Johnson jumped for his gun, shoved in a shell, and standing in the door of the caboose with the traiu bowling along at a fifteen-miles-an-hour clip, knocked the quail over as clean as a whistle. None of f he party had ever known of a similar experience, and it was certainly rather remarkable.

Local News Notes. Since last Monday tifty-six births anil thirty, deaths were reported to the city Board of Health. There are thirty-rive cases of scarlatina and ten of diphtheria in tho city. Marriage licenses wero issued yesterday to John C. Gehbauer and Annie Englert, Joseph W. Seman and Martha fc. Shockley, Fred C. Stadtlandcr and Henrietta Bond, William Laporte and Inez Collins. The Legal Status of Natural Gas. r.rixlttrveVs. The question was involved in the case of the Westmoreland Natural-gas Company vs. DeWitt et a!., decided recently by the Supremo court-of Pennsylvania, whether tho possession of certain gas on leased land went with the possession of tbo land. The complainants had put down a well which had tapped the gas-oearinc strata, and it was the only one on the land. They had it in their control, having only to turn on a alvo to have it flow into their pipes for ready use. The court held that the fact that they did not keep it flowing, but held it generally in reserve, did not atlect their possession any more than a mill-owner affects the continuance of his water rights- when he Bhnts down the 8luite-g:its. f The court said, "Water, oil and, still nioro strongly, gas. may be classed by themselves, if tbo analogy be not too fanciful, as mineral fer:c liaturu. In common with animals, and unliko other minerals they have the power and the tendency to escape without the volition of the owner. They belong to the owner of tho land, and are part of it so long as they are in it, aud aro subject to his control; but wheu they escape and go into other land, or como under auother'a control, the title of the former owner is goo. Possession is not necessaI i I3- possession of the gas. If an adjoining, or even a distant, owner drills his own land and taps your gas so that it comes into his well aud under his control, it is no longer yours, but his. And equally go between lessor and lessee in the present caso the ono who controls tho gas lias it in his grasp, wo to speak is the one who hns possession in the legal, as well as the ordinary sense of the word." Flknituiu: at Win L. Elder's.

BEGINS WITH GOOD rJROSPICTS.

Shares in the Eacins: Association Promptly Taken by Promoters of the Enterprise. The Indianapolis Trotting and Taring Association held another meeting last evening at the Grand Hotel Dr. Win. Wands called tho meeting to order, and an organization was effected by the election of tho the following officers: President Bruce Carr, Vice-president Wm. Christian. Treasurer ieo. Fflnjr.ot. Secretary Frank Waller. LxccutivcCoumiittee Thomas Taggart. Bruce Carr. Smith li raven, Martin L. Hare and Fatrick Dickenson. The capital stock was fixed at $10,000. the shares to be $50 each. There were seventeen gentlemen present, and enough stock was subscribed to insure the success of the venture. -Messrs. Carr, Christian, Taggart, Piingst and J. N. Dickerson took four shares each. Mr. Graves, D. K. Moore. Mr. Hare, Sterling U. Holt. James Cunning, T. M. Carriger, Mr. Walker and V. M. Backus, two each: and M. P. Greene and G. L. Payne, one each. In addition to these subscriptions the following are down for stock: Western Sportsman, six shares; F. M. Bottler, four; A. W. Parrisb, Geo. K. Schotield. W. H. Coburn, J. W. Browning, Harry Walker, D. K. Folsora. Chas. Dantzcr, M. L. Higgins aud Wm. Tallen, two each; 11. 1. Howlatid. H. A. Reed and John Elliott one each. This makes a total of sixty-nine shares, or $3,450 subscribed. It is thought the entire $10,000 will be taken within a week. A letter was read from R. G. Watson, secretary of the Terre Hauto association, congratulating the new organization aud wishing it every success. It was decided to meet again uext Saturday evening, by which time it is thought most, if not all, the stock will have been subscribed. It is probable that tho association will enter the Central Indiana Circuit, and that application for admission will be made at the coming meeting of that organization in this city, Jan. 15. This is a question tbat will be decided at tho meeting next Saturday night. The Central Indiana Circuit is composed of Cambridge City. Rushville,. Columbus, Ediuburg, Pern and Fort Wayne. During tho coming season the' half-mile track of tho Agricultural Society will bo used, but if the success anticipated is realized it will be but a short time before the association will have a mile track of its own. American Trotting Association rules are to govern all events. HIS NECK WAS BROKEN. Baring Lost Night's Storm a Limited Express Killed a Citizen of Bridgeport. An accident occurred on tho old National road west of tho city last night, shortly after the limited on the Indianapolis & St. Louis road had left the Union Station. Tho train was pulled out at 11 o'clock, and had crossed the bridge over Eaglo creek, and was nearing the point whero the National road turns a little to southwest and crosses tho tracks. At that time a man in a buggy was seen to approach from the northern fork of the road, and beforo he discovered his danger had driven on to the tracks. Tho train struck the buggy fairly between the wheels, reducing it to splinters and hurling its occupant high into the air. He fell on one side of the track, and when assistance reached hici, was dead, with his neck broken. The remains were cared for by Flanucr & Buchanan, and identified as those of John Thorubraugh, a resident of Bridgeport. He had been in the city yesterday on business an,d bad started home a little time beforo ho was killed. When Thorubraugh met his death it was raining heavily, and there is hardly any doubt bnt tho rain and the darkness that prevailed mado it difficult for ono to see an approaching train. Mr. Thornbraugh was eighty years of age and a reputable citizen of Marion county. He leaves a wife and several children, who were informed of his death soon after it occurred. MAYOK-ELECT SULLIVAN'S PURPOSE. The Ward Heeler lias Not Yet Advised Him Definitely How the City Should Be Governed. Mayor-elect Sullivan will not talk to reporters concerning the policy he intends to follow during his official term. He said yesterday that he had framed no definite policy, except to "try and do the right thing at the right time and in the right place." He further remarked tbat he had not thought much about his lino of action. "The duties of a Mayor," lie Raid, "are definitely laid out, and all a man has to do is to follow them explicitly. I shall try to redeem all the promises that were made duriug my canvass, and all my efforts will ho for the good cf the citizens at large. In other words. I shall try to do my best to rill the position as I believe it should be tilled." "Have you settled upon any of your committees for the coining Council!" tho reporter asked. "Yes, I have to some extent, but I am not ready to make them public. I shall not publish thom. however, until they are read out at the Council-meeting." "Are yon satisfied with the way in which Republicaus will leave the city a Hairs for their successors!" 0 "Well, you drag mo into politics when you ask me 6uch a question, and I guess we'll let it pass for the present. There is ono thing 1 wish was dilierent, however, although it is no fault of the Republicans that it is not, and that is the way in which Indianapolis runs its police court. Your paper has repeatedly 11 rued the necessity of a police judge, and it is the proper thing. I am sorry we haven't one now, and we ought to have bad one long ao. I do not believe the duties of tho police conrt should be crowded upon a Moyor, but since the law exists we must abide by it. It is there and can't be changed except 03' State legislation." To-Day's Services. "Christ in the Manger" will be the morning subject at Mayflower Church. There will be a Christmas service at tho Fifth Presbyterian Church this evening. "His Star in the East" will bo Dr. Cleveland's morning theme, with Christmas music. "Christmas Joy" will bo tho pastor's subject at thft Fourth Presbyterian Church this morning. Lea W. Munbali, of Philadelphia, will preach at Central-avenue M. L. Church this morniug. liev. A. C. Gifleit, of Cincinnati, will preach at tho Second Presbyterian to-day, morning and evening. There will be a song service at the Central Christian Church this evening, with a short address by the pastor. The California-street M. K. Church, which has been undergoing repairs, will bo reopened to-day for services. liev. C. A. Van Anda will preach this morning on "Religions Beading. ,Dr. Mun bali will occupy tbe pulpit at night. Kev. John Boucher. D. I)., of DePauw University, will preach at Hall-place Church to-day, morning and evening. "Freedom from Law through Union with Christ" will bo tbo subject lor liev. W. F. Taylor's evening discourse at the First Baptist Church. Bishop Knickerbacker will visit St. Paul's Church this morning, and preach upon "The Lord's Comiug." Ho will celebrate the holy communion and coutirm a class for Dr. Jenckes. The Knights of Father Mathew, assisted by the Murphy Temperance League, will hold a meeting at Masonic Hall to-night. Addresses will bo made by, the temperance evangelist, Joseph Critchfield, and others. The Human Touch" will bo tho subject at Plymouth Church this morning. In the evening addresses will he delivered by Iev. Dr. Hyde and Kev. O. C. McCullochon "Onr Pilgrim Father." Fine pictures, illustrative of scenes through which the Pilgrims passed, willalsj bo shown. There will be numc at Bobcrts Park Cbnrch this morning, and also at the evening service, appropriate to Christmas. The soloists will be Sirs. Stella Patrick, Mrs. I. 1. Nay, Miss tJracc Paul and Messrs. A. Y. Condnitt, Channcey Clark. D. B. Shideler, D. D. Nay; Mrs. Jennie Case, organist. Special programmes of : Christmas music have been arranged for the morning and evening services to-day at the Central Christian Church. At the morning service tho choir will aing Steele's "When Jesus

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O. E. WILSON, DEALEK IN : Furniture, Carpets and Stoves, AND HousefurnisMiig Goods of Erery 'Description, 77 Soutli Illinois Street, One and a half square south of Washington street Was Bora in IJethleheraT, and Shelley's 'Christina Anthem." Thft evening sontr service will consist of Lkwo's "llosaunah," JSchnecker'a "Hark! What Mean Thoso Holv Voices!' Stearns's "Calm on tho Listening Ear of Kignt" and other selections. m m - Commercial Travelers Tickets Local business men are taking an active interest in seeking the adoption of tho commercial travelers' universal ticket for 2,500 or 5,000 miles at 2 cents per mile. It is proposed that this ticket sball bd honored by all railroads and transportation com-, panies in the United States. A petition is being circulated looking to the organization of a board to take charge of this matter. In tbo board it is contemplated to have forty-four representatives of merchants, railway officials and commercialtravelers. Throngh this organization the sale of the tickets is contemplated, branch offices for that pnrpose being established in the important cities. The Kendallvillo Electric-light Company filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State yesterday. The capital stock is 825,000, in 50 shares. The directora are John Mitchell, Nicholas Newman, Herman Krnger, George V. Alcxauder and James Graves. Christmas Hats and Caps At Beaton'a Hat Store, 25 North rennelvania 8t Seal skin mutis at $10. Bamberger, 16 E. Washington st. Seal skin caps, first quality, from $7.50 to $13 liAMBEP.OK.it, 16 E. Washington st. Christmas Cards, The greatest variety at our usual low prices Indiana Paper Co. Seal akin gloves for ladies and ccntlemen at reduced rates. IUmrkrger, 16 E. Washington at. For the Holidays, Ladies? and gents' slippers, new and elegant styles: also, patent leather shoes in all the latest novelties. C. FitiKDGnx, 19 North Pennsylvania at. One-1'lflh Off On all silk umbrellas and ladies and gents' furs till Christmas. Bamberger, Hatter and Furrier. Jlrenneh&M ScJiool of Dancing. Mr. D. B. Brenneke will open new classes in dancing, after tho holidays, for ladies and gentlemen; also for children. Applications can be made at bis academy, 822 North Pennsylvania street, to-morrow, or at any time this week. Tufc auction Mle, to letfn at IO x. is., Monday, ntl)lLat Washington aireet, will he the event of tbe vreek, a it will enable everybody to purehafie their holiday kihmU from the lartret tock ol album?, toilet etn, easel, fancy notions, doll, loitU'rti. work and scrap-baskets, steel entjravin:s, etcblns. oil patntlnc, picture-frame, etc. This Is a genuine auction sale, where all gooda will go to the highest bidder. Holiday Rates, m VIA THE O., I. Jb"VV- (l.t B. A V.) ROUTE. The O.. I. W. railway will sell exenrsioii tickets to And from all stations on its lines at one and one-third fare, Dec. 24. 25 and 31, and Jan. 1, 1SH), good to return un til.lan.'a.lttO. Ticket oihee No. 42 Jackson place, and Union Depot. THE "KEYSTONE- CULINARY D EATER. We Dave them. Valuable cooJt-booV free with "each beater. "Charter Oak" with the. wonderful wlrepaute orea door. M. r." wrougbt stetl racKes. Oaa stoves. 'M. As H.M furnaces. Wood and alate mantM. WM. IL BEHNETT A SON. i6 South Meridian st.

lore SPECIAL SALE -OF Silk Handkerchiefs We have made four lots of Silk Handkerchiefs that are tho greatest bargain cver shown in Silk Handkerchiefs. Ono lot at 25c. r One lot at 50c. . Ono lot at 73c. One lot at SI. 1 Thero is not a Handkerchief bnt what would be cheap enough at double our prices, and when you seo thera you will agree with us. ,TW0 THOUSAND DOZENS OF LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS Gives you an excellent assortment, and every grade of 6tylo and price from which to make a selection. You know, wo know, and everybody knows, that our lino of Holiday Goods is very large, and cannot bo fully described in an advertisement, but we will say that we have Tho very best Silverware, Tho newest ideas in Plush Goods, All the novel things in Glassware, Chinaware of all kinds, Fancy boxes of Papeterie, Toys, not too high cost, Dolls, plain and dressed, Christmas Cards, 2c to COc. Books! Books! Books! in 3?lain tPicriires. FOR' SALE Any cloak in tho store at EXACTLY HALF PRICE Beginning- Monday, Dec. 23, until they are all sold. Cloakbuyers' grand chance. RINK'S CLOAK HOUSE, 30 and 32 North Illinois Street. N. B. We repair all kinds of Seal and Flush Cloaks., Christmas Books and Novelties Lowest possible prices for best quality of goods. CATHCART, CLELAND & CO., 2C East Washington Street. OB! AI Good opportunity to bnrcrs cf Christmas press nts. On account of poor health. I will sell all mj stock of watcher diamonds, ciuik and Jewelry at oust, call early ani secure a bargain. L. E. MAYll, JEWELER, 15 North Illinois Street. CGEST PROTECTORS and everything In 8urplcal Instrunnts and Appliances. WM. II. AllMSTKOXtt & OO.'S SurjrU cal Instrument IIouso, D2 South Illinois street. ItoelanJ, Cincinnati, Itikauo & St Louis. BIG 4 OUR O ALL. WAY MAN AGAIN. A tew years aeo, before Bro. Shaffer had put street cars on all our streets, some enterprising citizens conceived the Idea that Indianapolis needed more tranupcrtation facilities, and some competition for Tom JoUnncu's anti-dyspepsia bob-tai'ed cars, drawn by the nnder aired Kentucky mulfs, over tracks that required lone experience and tine perceptive qualities to enable the j aaeneer to know if tho car was on or off Ue track, the Mutation tempted a llerdic line up and down Meridian street: fare. Ave cents, or etx for twenty-tire cents. This party rate six for twenty-five cents enaMed our man of Oall to (ret in asirokeotth ixty cheek that fairly stappraed the Herdic company, lie would (rot in at the Circle, buysix tickets for tweuty-flve cents, and siion hlmeJf Bear tlia faro bo. Vncu the ulckle and dimes would come up tor depaait he would politely volunteer to pass the lan-s into the box. When a pas sen. per pastl him & nicklo or a dime tor fares he would drop one or two of his own tickets in the box and the cash lu to Ixls pocket. In a little while he would have droppod his six tickets in the box and had five nickles In bin pocksi his inonejr back aud his vwn ride lor BOtliiujr. The Big I "ells ten tickets at a (treat reduction either one way or round trip. For Instance, a trty of ten tin ko to Cincinnati lor $-.25; round trip? 1.4U: To Chicago. S3.G5: round trip. f7.30: To St. Louis, f 3.20. round trip. H.40: Cleveland. O.. 5.T0; round trip. 11. 40: Oolumbua, .. :'.5.V round t lip. 7.1 0: teoria. III., f round trip, 80, and rates In proportion to ihe hundreds of po:nts this tfivat road and its connect.o'is reach, but his Kojal liallncits would have trouble in playing the Herd o game on us. 1 he ten must co on ouo ticket rood tor ten people to one dcatlnatloj. Theatrical, operatic and base-ball companies use thre party rates, and it's boominfr t!.e practice of all cia to orfrsnlze Into parties to make a journey, and thus secure the great reduction. We oner the tickets and full particulars at any Big 4 cmc. J- U- MAKTIN, 1. I. A.

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MUST BE SOLD BY JAN. 10. Cloaks, Silks, Dress Goods, Hosiery, Gloves, Underwear, Ties, Handkerchiefs and Mufflers. A further reduction in prices to the holiday trade. This is a slaughter sale in tho interest of the people, and all on account of the weather. We will make the prices if you will do the purchasing. D. J. SULLIVAN & CO 6 and 8 West Wash. St. :

THE GREAT SALE OF TO-MORROW AND TUESDAY!

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200 full Dress-Patterns and Trimmings for $15. Former price, $22.75. 150 Elegant Full Suits and Trimmings, heat Black Silk for $18.50. Former price, $30. 22- inch Black Silk, warranted to wear, 73c yard. Former price, $ 1.25. 23- inch Best Imported Black Silk for 9Sc, $1.19, $1.22 and $1.45 per yard. All 40 per cent, less than former price. BLACK GOODS. Make your. wife or mother a present of an elegant black silk-warp or all-wool Henrietta. Full Suits and Trimmings, Black Wool Henrietta Cloth for $2.80; former price, $5. - Full Suits and Trimmings, Black Wool Henrietta Cloth, for $4.00; former price, $(j.50. Full Suits and Trimmings, Black Wool Henrietta Cloth, for $3; former price. $3.50. sFull Suits and Trimmings, Black Wool -Henrietta Cloth, for $7; former price, $12.50. Full Suits and Trimmings, Silk-warp Henrietta Cloth, for $9; former - - price, $13. COLORED DRESS PATTERNS. . A nice Cashmero Dress, all colors, for $2; former price, $3.75. . A nice Cashmere Dress, all colors, for $3.25; lormer price, $5. A nice Cashmere Tiress, all colors, for $4.50; former price, $0.75. A big lot imported Henrietta Cloths and otjier new weaves. 300 full patterns Silk Henrietta, all new shades, lor $7; former price, $12.45. ; CLOSING' SALE PLUSH CLOAKS. 50 Sacks; lormer price $22.50; now only ?12. $35 Seal Plush Sacks for $20. 40 Best Seal Flush Sacks for $2G. ' ' PLUSH JACKETS. $27 Seal Plush Jackets, closing price, $16. $30 Seal Plush Jackets, closing price, $1S; $35 Seal Plush Jackets, closing price, $20. $37.50 Seal Plush Jackets, closing price, $22.75. 1 CLOTH CLOAKS. A big lot Imported Newmarkets, worth from $1S to $25. Choice of tho lotior $0. JACKETS SACRIFICED. SPECIAL LIST OF VALUABLE GIFTS Fino Siik nose xerys cheap. Gold-Handled UmbrelJas at all prices. Kid Gloves from 33c to $2. Mufflers and Silk Handkerchiefs from the cheapest to the finest Tidies, Throws, from 25c to $2. Elegant Table Sets from $1.50 to $5, one dozen Napkins included. Furs of every description. Lace Curtains poles free. '

Brosnan Bros,'

37 and 39 South

GLIB AY GOOD

BEAUTIFUL NECKWEAIt-LARGE STOCK. , DRESS SHIRTS AND VESTS, GOLD AND SILVER CAP UMBRELLAS, WALKING-STICKS, LOUNGING JACKETS-VERY CHEAP, LADIES' EMBROIDERED SILK AND LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, ' SILK THROWS AND OPERA SHAWLS, LEATHER GOODS, And other things suitable for Holiday Gifts, at MAJOR TAYLOR'S 38 East Washington Street,

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ALBERT GALL

17 & 19 "Wet

TO .II SAKT. Saint Nicholas, aynonymoua "with Santa, Clans, is the particular Saint sr rved in the offerings tbat are soot, to bo made, nnd everybody is liia patron! We surest tbat they can become our patrons alo to their oTrn great advantage, and onr delectation. V have some wonderfully euitable and taking offering. What is nicer for ihe Christmas fire and the 'bouse beautiful'1 all the year round, than a fire-acrcenf What is more needed tvith cur gas-Crci than a nice waste basket or catch-allf Come fee the wido ranpe of artich sin thess shapes which we can show you, and while examining them, ob.-ervo the dainty stands, the stand-covers, embroidered head-rests and pillows, the but more next time. Come. FJASTMAN, r SCHLEICHER & LEE, ' Carpets. Draperies, Wall-Paper. The Lanrest Ilouse in the State ILK Illinois Street. The only free chapel for funerals. -( The only practical free ambulance. TELEPHONE 564. The greatest variety of Runs at the lowest prices. Rugs of alt J sizes up to 12x15 feet. Washington Street.

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