Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 January 1891 — Page 8

THE INDIANAPOLIS "JOURNAL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1891.

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ODD. CHEAP. 4 .A. Great Chance.

LIGHTS FOR THE STREETS

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Tho Remnant Sale still goes, and will go until the last end is reached. SWEEPS THE STOCK Few things, you know, that are not represented in this REMNANT SALE. So it is a wise women who will first come here find see if sho can not snpply her wants from among the multitude of things that this great cheap sale offers. No reserves.

GOING! GOING! L S. AYRES & CO. D. H. BALDWIN & CO Wholeaals and Retail Dealer In PIANOS Of High Grade and Standard Quality. Alto, OEGrANS Fcr Chorea, Chapel, School aud Horn, in all Ptjlw and Artistic Deaigns of Cats. Choice 2 atlTe and Foreign Woods. Fair Dealing! Low Price! Favorable Tonus! D) H. BALDWIN & CO., Xos. 93, 97 & 99 N. Pennsylvania St. SHOUT FLIGHTS BY MURED ITII NICH0L80N. There Is something of the sentimental In Bhort FllKnta. It is inostlj shown m bis tribal of friendship. There la more warmth of fcellnir in the poems about children, for whom tho poet shows a strong love. It Is the lore of beauty, innocence and parity. poetry partakes of the inspirations of beauty, for It sake alone-, ptirlty, for its rood; humanity, for gentleness and kiilne; sspitailons for the attain ment of Higher and better things. Prettily bound In cloth 73 In full calf. $1.50 FOB SALE BY THE BO WEN-MERRILL CO 9 & n West Washington St ART EMPORIUM. Telsphono Ho. 500. Mantel Mirrors and Pier Glasses made to order in any wood to match furniture and decorations.'' Estimates furnished on the finest kind of work of this class. rVLiniR co S3 South Meridian Street. BARGAIN WEEK DIAMOND JEWELRY . GOLD WATCHES GOLD AND PLATED JEWELRY IN Rogers Knives and Forks 1817 GOODS.) IN ' SOLID SILVERWARE CLOCKS AND FANCY GOODS W. T. MARCY'S, 88 WEST WASHINGTON ST. , P. S. Watch and Clock repairing. Music Box re. psinnjr. THE LADIES OP THE PROFfLJECtf. The j Are Preparing for a Social Entertainment Financial Yiew of Their Enterprise. A called meeting of the directors and stockholders of tho PropykKum brought together more than a hundred ladies, yea terday afternoon, at the Tabernacle chapel, to consider the manner of opening the new building on North street. The president. Mm. May Wright Sewall, announced that the building 'would be ready for dedication the 27th of the present month, and the directors had decided to have some social entertainment following that event. The secretary, Mrs. Annie JSpruaDce, then submitted a plan pre pared by a committee of the directors to give a party Tuesday evening. Feb. 8. It covered all the details consequent upon a large party given by private individuals, such as music, decorations and refreshments. The disenssion was purely informal, and several effective speeches from different members brought this result: That the party should be given at the date named, and ill the details of the plan read carried out, including the price of admission, $1. A motion prevailed that ladies be appointed to carry out the scheme adopted, and nominations therefor were made, tweuty-tive names beingproposed. A ballot was taken, consuming some time. While the tellers were counting the vote a statement was made that the money to be realized by the entertainment is for the furnishing fund. The chandeliers and mantels would have to be paid for out of it. and anything Jess than 3,000 would be inadequate. The amount lost by Mrs. Leslie's lecture was $30, but this had been counterbalanced by numerous gifts. A resolution was read to "tax the stockholders $ 1.50 on each share of stock." and after, a prolonged discussion was rejected as unnecessary and nnadvisable. The presents received by the Propyl.Tum to date are a mantel, desk and table from citizens: two pictures from Mrs. Adsit, of Milwaukee; a check of $25 from Mr. A. II. Carrier, of Santa Barbara, CaL: 50 from Miss Harriet liosmer; $100 from Mrs. Frank Leslie, and several large amounts from citizens. The building will be permanently rented to two physicians, the Art Association. Woman's Club, Matinee Mnsicale and Contemporary Club, and engagements have been made for the university extension lectures, numbering twelve, and several parties. The rental prices of the nail adopted are, for a single night, $20; for each consecutive night, 15. The parlors can be had for $10 each, with an exception s to clubs, which will bo charged $5 for each meeting. The committee-rooms can bo had for 2, the kitchen and dining-room for $15 and the whole building for $40. The assured rents are already of satisfactory proportions, so that a good income can be counted on. The lropyl;pnm is the only one proposed and carried forward on its particular basis in the United fetates. The result of the ballot for the committee on arrangements for a social entertainment "was tho selection of Mrs. T. A. Hendricks, Mrs. J. C. Shaffer. Mrs. Charles Martindale, Mrs. 12. C. Atkins. Mrs. A. M. Robertson, Mrs. C. F. Sayles, Mrs. L. Elder. Mrs. O. IL Hasselman and Mrs. W. J. II oil I day. Xjew hat-racks at Wm. L. Elder's.

Schedules of Bids of Electric, Gas and Vapor Companies Submitted to Council.

TTis Brush People 60 Below Their Two Competitor! but Object to the City Having Option of Purchase Routine Calendar. TROCEEDaNGS of council Bidders for Lighting Contracts, Reports and Routine Cosiness. City Attorney Bailey showed his appreciation of the honor Council bestowed upon him by remaining away from the session of that body last night, and. in consequence, the legal questions that arose during the evening were unanswered. The opening of the bids for the new lighting contracts drew a large crowd of intezested spectators, who completely filled the lobby. There were three bida put in for electrio lights, with considerable difference in the schedule of figures submitted. All bids were made on the basis of a five years' or a ten years contract. The Western Electrio Illuminating Company, ot Chicago, mado the following bid: Five Years. Ten Years. iOOlUhts 120 $115 500 lights 115 110 eooiLxats 112 107 700 lights 110 105 800 lights..... 105 100 The Marmon & Ferry Electrio Light and Fower Company, of West Indianapolis, submitted the following bid: Five Years. Ten Years. 400 light $115.00 $110.00 500 lights 115.00 110.00 00 lights 112.50 107.50 700 lights 112.50 107.50 80O lights 110.00 103.00 The lowest bid was that of the Brush Electric Light and Power Company, of this city. It was as follows: Five Years. Ten Years. 400 lights $105 $99 SOO lights 103 08 600 lights 102 97 700 lichts 101 96 800 lights 100 95 The only bid that wai made on the gas contract was put in by the Indianapolis Gas Company. It contained the following schedule of prices: One year contract, 2,000 lights at $21 each: 1.000 lights. $23. Two years' contract, 2,000 lights at $20 each; 1,000 lights, $23. Three years' contract. 2,000 lights, at $18 each.M.000 lights, $20. Three Dids were made tor the vapor-light contract on the basis of one, two and three years each. The following are the bida: Sun Vapor Light Company of Indianapolis, $20.60. $20.18 and $19.60; Jones & Underbill, Columbus, O., $21.90, $21.30 and $21.78; Globe Light Company, of Chicago, $23.85, $22.75 and $22. All of the bids were referred to the committee on contracts. As soon as the reference had been made Mr. Gauss, chairman of the light committee, asked permission to explain why the city was left in almost absolute darkness on the night of Jan. 1, "I asked Mr. Fearson and the city attorney." he said, "if there was not a provision in the contract with Mr. Caven to compel his company to light the city until a new contract had been made. Mr. Pearson told me there was, and now, since I have learned differently, 1 want to take all the blame npon myself for this city's having been without electrio ' lights one night. Mr. Caven did the very thing his contract called for, and if any one was at fault it was I." VI desire to correct Mr. Gauss, said Mr. Pearson. "I did not say definitely that there was any such provision in the city's contract with Mr. Caven.' T think it would only have been a mark of courtesy to the city if Mr. Caven had allowed his lights to burn," said Mr. Cooper, 'as well as a good business policy for himself." "He could not have done it without violating the law,' said Mr. Trusler. "There is an ordinance that provides for an underground conduit system, and Mr. Caven violates it every time he lights one of his street lamps, now that his contract has expi red." The Council, however, accepted an offer from the Brush company to continue lighting the streets until a new contract is made. Very little rontine business of an important nature was transacted. The annual reports of the city officers for the past year were received and approved. Thereport of Fire Chief Dougherty showed that during the past year he managed the department with care and economy, having come within $3,000 of his allowance. The report from City Treasurer Osterman for December showed a balance on hand, Deo. 1, of $110,256.77; miscellaneous receipts during the month, $S5.062.20; estimated receipts on tax duplicates, $1,000; orders paid out, $132,523.22; balance on hand Jan. 1, $63,795.75. The proposition to open an alley through the base-ball park was' 'again called up, and the matter was referred to the city commissioners for the assessment of damages by a vote ajf 18 to 6. The ordinance providing for hack stands in various parts of the city was amended so as to prohibit hacks standing in front of the Denison Hotel and passed, as amended, bv a vote of 13 to 12. The ordinance prohibiting peddlers' carts on Washington street, from Delaware to Tennessee, was passed by a vote of 18 to 7. The Citizens' Street-railroad Company was granted permission to experiment with steam on the Irvington' line, eight councilmen voting against it. After passing tho usual appropriation ordinances the Council adjourned. OPTION OF PURCHASE. Reasons Why the Brush Company Will Not Sell Its Plant to the City. The option feature in the specifications for electric-light bids, relative to a purchase of the plant by the city of the company receiving the contract, was objected to by bidders generally. Last night the Brush company, by its president, Mr. Caven, sent to Council its reasons for objecting to that part of the specifications, and expected to have the paper read, but it was not. It was as follows: It is hereby understood that our proposition to lUcbithe city with electricity is In all respects made and intended to conform to and be in accordance with the printed copy of your specifications hereto attached, with the exoeptlon that the light, or option, in the city to become the owner of the plant by purchase, as provided, is not to be vested in it by the provisions of that proposition. This exception or reservation is made for the following reasons: First We do not see how any possible advantage would accrue to the city under such right or option, as it could unquestionably purchase some other equipment at that time which would be far more preferable. Second Manifestly a disadvantage would attach to as under such a provision for the reason that we would be unable to sell, lee or dispose of the plant to others if we should desire to do so prior to the maturity of the city's option. Third The plant would in all probability be an undesirable purchase after ft had been in continuous operation for a period of tive or ten years, for the reason that the engines, boilers and other details of the steam plant would be substantially worn out. and the electrical apparatus would certainly not be as good at that time as new machinery which could bo purchased. This belujr true, the city would not, of course, avail itself of it option, Jet during all this time we would be obliged to old the property whether we desired to do so or not, ns we would Und it extremely difficult to pecure a purchaser w hen we had already given an option to others. Fourth .Many important patents which now operate to maintain higher prices on the apparatus and machinery will have expired within the Ave or ten years, and at that time, and for this reason, you would be ablo to purchase new and probably very much better apparatus at lower xrloes. Filth Feeling assured that the city has no desire to impose any unnecessary hardships on the contractor, which it is very certain would result it the right of option in the city to purohase is insisted upon, and believing we have clearly shown that the city could scarcely hope to profit by such an arrangement we respecflully submit our proposition and Kiuccrely trust that it may receire your favorable consideration. In tho event of the Brush company being suceessful on its bid it was stated that it will have the plant fully installed and ready for operation within six months after the date of entering into contract with tho city and as much earlier as conditions will permit. Must Comply with the L.avr. Attorney-general Smith gave an opinion, yesterday, in answer to an inquiry from Auditor of State Carr as to whether foreign live-stock companies can evade the statutes by placing in their policies a clause

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7 K c. o n v n n a v I V r o . A s C o .c D SALE BEGINS TO -

The enormous Dry Goods Stock, bought at the sale of D. Fox & Co. s stock, Sixih avenue, New York, last week, and the Importers Closing Sale. These goods have arrived, and will be ready for sale to-day. Owing to the depressed state of the money market East, goods were never sold at such a sacrifice. The public will get the benefit of our big purchase. In this stock you will find over one thousand Cloaks, Table Linens, Towels, Crashes, Dress Goods Silks, thousands of yards of Evening Silks and Gauzes, Hamburg Embroideries, Laces, Calico, Ginghams, Winter Underwear, Muslin Underwear by the thousand pieces, Furs, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, Blankets, Black Goods, Millinery a general retail stock at about fifty cents on the dollar. Store Opens to-day at 9 o'clock.

insuring against thieves. He concurs in an opinion given by his predecessor on the same question, to the efieot that insurance companies must comply with the law before they can do business in this State. HTJRPHX AND THE MINISTERS. Kind Words Spoken in Praise of the Evangelist and His Efforts Many Sign the Pledge. Francis Murphy held his first meeting at Roberts Park Church last night, the audience being large and very responsive to the evangelist's efforts to still further spread his gospel of charity for the drunkard.' Mr. Murphy's throat was troubling him, but it did not affect his earnestness and broad humanity, for he spoke with as much vigor as ever. After ho had read a Scripture lesson he called out his lieutenants, among whom was Dr. Kcndthaler, who otlered the opening prayer. He appealed for church unity in gospel temperance, with Francis Murphy as the pivotal point J. L. Ketcham, of Haugh. Ketcham & Co., following the Doctor, said Francis Murphy was pivotal ami powerful because he combined the periistacce of Ulysses S. Grant and the love of St PauL The testimonies seemed to be confined to an analysis of Mr. Murphy's power, and had it not been for his heart full of love for others, the orator's head might have been turned by tho grand things said about him. But he seemed to give them no mere heed than the idle winds. Rev. D. R. Lucas compared the evangelist to alGatling gun picking off enemies of men. The best evidence of a man's salvation, he remarked, is his trying to save others. Rev. W. F. Taylor said that if a man can and does believe in Murphy, he can and ought all the more to believe in the master Murphy serves. Rev. C. C. Edwards told .how he learned to succeed in saving people by watching Murphy, who goes after them with,love and'strengtn, saying. 'Come, dear.' "Now that's the way," exclaimed the preacher, "to save men." "And women, too," Mr. Murphy exclaimed, and the audience received the remark with great laughter. Rev. R. V. Hunter termed the assertion that churches have no sympathy with the masses as all nonsense, but the church does not know how to reach the Jeoplo. It isf learning, however, from lurphy how to reach them. Mr. Hunter then gave the epeech-making a diversion from Murphy to temperance, which he said bringn food into the house, puts a carpet on the lioor, givca comforts and affords one a luxury or two.- Intemperance does just tho reverse. " "Held the Fort" being sung by the audience, the Rev. Dr. Haines said the song is out of date. With the pressnt spirit of the church and gospel temperance, it should be "Storm the Fort" Mr. Mills, of Chicago, then related how, years ago. Murphy had thrilled a Chautauqua audience with a word-painting of the coiling serpent of drink, which he had fought and crushed by God's help. Tnat was Mr. Murphy 'a story then, but now he is after the men that that serpent has stung. Henry Pontius, Rev. Mr. Aikman and others spoke brielly, and then Mr. Murphy's turn came, there being no more lieutenants to call on. His first words were full of loving sarcasm at tho lofty principles and empty works of some men in the church. Wanting to see the Lord's work go on. they wanted to let other men send for him to do the work they themselves not only could no, but would be the better for doing. In illustration, he told the story of a fellow-countryman of his who, at the battle of Pittsburg Landing. was ordered to cap ture a sharpshooter who was picking off ths men of the company standing awaiting the order to fight The speaker's description of the stealthy creep of the Irishman-upon the sharpshooter, and the succeiisful capture, was embellished with much amusing pantomime. The Irishman's indignation was described ashe brought the prisoner in to meet with a reception from the provost guard, who said, "We'll take care of him, Pat." "Faiib. an ye wont," said Pat; "go get one for. yourself the woods is full of 'cm." "So -it is." said Mr. Mnrphy. "with the provost guard of the church. Uo get a poor brother, your

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n j 1 : tr. 1 CM l a. 7 DAY, Ml 6. self," and the audience fook the point close to home. Mr. Murphy's speech was, however, principally given to the story of a brilliant Baltimore lawyer, for thirty years a drunkard. The story held within itself a powerful appeal, which led several scores of men and boys to sign the pledge. Another meeting will be held at the same place to-night Treasurer Field's Shortage. Deputy George A. Buskirk, of the county clerk's office, has been employed by Joseph J. Field, the Republican treasurer of Orange county, as his represamativa to examine the books of his office. Mr. Buskirk is to act as an expert book-keeper in ascertaining the nature of the shortage against Mr. Field, recently discovered by the Orange County Commissioners. The latter will appoint an expert to act with Mr. Buskirk, who has been in court-house work since he was fifteen years old. He was once a deputy in the auditor's office of Orange county. Although a Democrat in politics, Mr. Buskirk asserts that the shortage can only be technical, or the result of incompetence. His selection as expert is an evidence of the confidence reposed in bim, and lifts the investigation out of politics. He will begin his work Monday next The Police Commissioners. The police commissioners conferred police powers, yesterday, upon Patrick Dunn and John Garrity for service at Military Park; John F. Gulick, William C. Ripley and Abram G. Sanborn, as sanitary officers; B. F. Wilson, Henry A. Steinknehler. as Merchant police mad, and Charles R. Collier as an extra on the Merchant police force. The powers of ex-Merchant police man Jacob F. Schmitt were revoked, he having. sold his beat Edgar Edson, appointed an extra Metropolitan patrolman, was promoted to the regular service, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Peter Smith. Timothy Mackacy was appointed to succeed Edson as an extra. The High way njAn Was Cronln. The photograph of Alex. Cronin, the highwayman killed by T. A. Seeley, the streetcar-driver, was recognized by the St. Louis woman as being that of her brother. Mr. Kiegelo, at whose morgue the body is still lying, expects instructions from her to-day as to the disposition of the remains. Kossutit, at eighty-four, knows what it is to feel the sting of poverty. Fame does not fill his family purse. , JlaU. The celebrated Dunlap Derby and silk hats at Beaton's Hat Store, 27 North Pennsylvania et. Sleighs. We have several goodHelghs we offer at very low prices to close out. ffcnd for catalogue. Ice tools, Wm. T. Woods's manufacture, the best on the market imEBRJLxn i Fcgjlte. WORK PERFECTLY, liND ARE DURABLE. We have teaUmontala from Indianapolis poople as to the qualities of the M. fc D. Whocciittebl Kanges. cast Rangp at very low price. Wood and Slate MantJ. Katura! -gas Btoves of all kinds. A rr&nd liase-Bnrnern. We cannot be undersold. Call and see our stock and eel prices. WM. H. BENNETT, 3d South MerUUan street IN THE RING. Men are wearing more jewelry now than in many rears before; t'.ln is especially true ot ttnjrer.rlnjrs. Yhre Is decided evidence that a strong effort 1 being made to render the wedding' ring for men popular. Whether It wUl become a fashion or not defends upon the number of dutiful hnsbands who are willing to wear this emblem which marks the wearer as a blessing already appropriated. At an events, the ring ts the thins:. Aro you in ltl It not, come see us abont it

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BUT NEVER FOLLOW. Wo are the first to cut the price of every CLOAK - In half price. Plush or Cloth Garments.

RINK'S CLOAK HOUSE 30 & 32 North Illinois St., Opposito Y. M. C. A. Building. N. B. We repair Cloaks at tho same cut price. - ,

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THE INDIANA PAPER COMPANY. We have a very large line of Christmas Cards, Novelties and Booklets. Fine Writing Papers of every variety and style. Wedding and New Year Calling Cards, etc 27-29 EAST MARYLAND 8TKEET.

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Cannot be Beat. iy For CAEVEES. Best Assortment Lowest Prices. Palace Dry Goods Store 48 and 50 North Illinois St CLOAKS! , CLOAKS! CLOAKS! Plush Sacques at $9.98. worth $20. PlnshSacques at 312.50. $13.75. $16, $19, $21 and $24.50. Worth double. 50 Ladies' Cloth Newmarkets, only $2.93. Worth $7.50. Muslin Underwear Sale To-Day Ladies' Muslin Gowns, only S9c: worth 75. Ladies' Muslin Drawers from 2Cc up. Ladies' Mnslin Corset Covers from 9c up. Ladies' Mnslin Skirts from 4Uo up. 500 Aprons from 121oc up. Bargains in every department this week. PALACE DRY GOODS STORE WILEY & GROHS, 48 and 50 North Illinois St. HOTEL ENGLISH, Fronting Circle Psrk and Soldiers Monument. In. 5UupolU. Flrst-clSM room, without bord, by ttim 6m j, -w eek or month, at reaaonablo rate. Klerstor and all modern lraprorainenu. lieiUarants conTan. lent to Hotel, whera r U meals ars utrrod at 2i eenta and npvarda. CARPETS AND

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DEPARTMENT OK MADE ONLY BY BRYCE BAKERY sale at all Grocers. 1 LILLY & STALNAKER, j 64 East Washington street Funeral Directors f 72 N. Illinois St Telephone 6 IL 6 Per Cent. Money, In snms of not less than $1,000 on Indianapolis improved Heal Estate. Bor rower has tho privilege of paying $100 or more any interest day, and interest od such sum paid to cease. Reasonable fees. No delay. JOHN S. SPANN & CO.. SC East Market Street HOME MONEY to LOAN At lowest rate, and without eocimlMlons, on Marlon countj real estate. Apply to WM. JL KJfOLtsn. CUT PRICES We will make special prices on HOLIDAY STOCK for the next week. CATnCART, CLELAXD & CO., 26 East Washington St. THE AMERICAN UNION I a fralrnal and beneficial order: iaji weekly benl eflta for accident or sicklies. Also par Ut ful amount $MH) ot each certificate, oa an arcrace ot five yer from its d&t of Imq. Only mouthljr i7. menu of 1.5o. (?. E. RHOAUEti, benais Secretary Rooms 49 to 62 Tborp Block WALL-PAPERS. GALL

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