Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 March 1891 — Page 5

THE . IITDLUTAPOLIS JOURNAL, TUESDAY, LIICII 31, ; 1P1.

CAR LIHE -TO BROAD RIPPLE

A Franchise Prepared for It with Certain Conditions Favorable to the City. Eonte for the Eoad-PaTinBetween Tracki, Part of Each Passenger's Fare and Other Requirements Enter Into th Agreement. The Ordinance Increasing Salaries Causes a Wrangle of Councilmen. An Annexation Scheme Preliminary to One Redistricting the Wards Under the Charter to Secure Democratic Asrendenc?. THE IJIIOAD RIPPLE ROUTE. It, with All tlie Condition Attached, Agreed On in Secret Meeting. The street-railway question is before the Council again, this time in the flbape of an ordinance approving a franchise for the Broad Ripple road. It was anions the first things brought ap at last night's meeting, and occupied bnt a moment's time. It was introduced by Mr. Kassniau, read and refeired immediately by President Yontz to the railroad committee. This committee consists of Mr. Yontz, Mr. Woollen and Mr. Gasper. As Mr. Woollen is not serving m Council now, and as Mr. Gasper, being a Republican, has no influence oa the Democratic majority, this leaves the interests of the Broad Ripple project to the tender mercies of Mr. Yontz. There cannot be any doubt as to what his report will be. It will be the idea outlined in an interview published in the Journal last Friday, a demand that the old company and any other company shall be given the same terms. The agreement between, the Board of Pnblio Works and the Indianapolis and Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company will be pretty thoroughly riddled. Notwithstanding the frequent assertions of the Board of Public Work iliat all its business should be transacted in public, the fact remains that all the work on this Broad Ripple agreement, its most important transaction thus far, was done, even to signing the contract, in secret. On Friday night the board and Broad Ripple people held a secret meeting and discussed the subject. As the Journal stated, the route fas mapped out at this meeting and the conditions of the contract were mapped out in a general way. Yesterday afternoon another secret meeting was held, attended by the board, the city attorney, and President William Unison, Secretary Light and attorney Isaac P. Gray, of the Broad Ripple Com'pany. At this session the contract and ordinance were drawn up and the contract signed. The company, by the terms of the agreement, is to have the right to lay a single or double track for an electrio street-railway line, with all proper and convenient turnoats, switches and side-tracks, in, along and upon certain streets and alleys of the city, and to use. maintain and operate the same for, and in consideration of, and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations hereinafter prescribed. The right of way, course and direction of the tracks of the company shall begin on Central avenue at Fifteenth street, running eastwardly along the center of Fifteenth street to Bellefontaine street, thence south on the center line of Bellefontaine street to Cherry street, thence west on the center line of Cherry street to East street, thence south on the center line of East street to New York street, thence west on the center line of New York street to Delaware street, thence south on the center line of Delaware street to Georgia street, thence west on the center line of Georgia street to the east line of Meridian street This right of way does not touch any tracks of the Citizens' company except at crossings. The agreement then continues: The right of said party of the second part to use the said Fifteenth street, Bellefontaine and Cherry streets, and East street from Cherry street to fct, Clair street, shall be contined to the construction of a blnle trac k with all convenient eitllnxs and turn-out. The said single line of track s may be operated by the construction of the overhead system, the wire for which will he cupported on wires at right angles to the center line of tho street, andsupported by pole planted in and along the curb line of said streets above named. The said party of the second part shall have the richt to use n double track on the following Htreetf: On llast street, from 8u Clair street to New York street; ou New York street, from East fctreet to Delaware street; on Delaware street, from New York street to Georgia street; on Georgia street, from Delaware street to the east line of Meridian street. The riht to use the overhead system on the streets last above named, where the double track is to be laid, shall be constructed from awlre suspended on tho cross-arms of poles plHiited in the center of the streets and between the rails of the double tracks. WHAT THE COMPANY IS TO DO. In consideration of the above grant to the said party of the second part and its successors, the said party of the second part fully agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to the following terms and conditions, namely: That the said party of the second part shall pay to the comptroller of the city of Indianapolis, quarterly, the sum of one-fourth of 1 cent for each aud every passenger carried on its cars. That the paid party of tho second part will put registers in every car and register thereon the fare of each individual, as the fare is collected; keep an accurate statement showing date, number of the car, nud numberof trips, ana amount or cumber of fares collected on each trip on each can prepare a monthly statement of the same and exhibit to said comptroller such books state ments and document or papers, whereby he may ascertain the amount due such city. The said payment to be made ou the 1st day of January. April. July and October of each year during the existence of this grant, which shall begin on the 1st day of July, 181)1, and end on tho 1st day or July. 1011. That the said party of the second part shall use only such motors, cars aud equipments as are strictly tlrst -class and maintain the same in good condition, and provide for conductors and motor-men for all cars; keep the cars well painted and ctean on the outMde; provide for the heating and lighting of the same by electricity, or fuel, or other menus acceptable at all times to the Board of Public. Works; provide all cars witn the xnodt improved wire life-guards and maintain all such property in good and safe condition, all of which stinll bt subject to tho approval of said Board of 1'ublio Works. The said party of the second part shall pay for the paving between all rails and lor a distance of eighteen Inches on tho outside of the outside rails, with the same material as is used on the street on which its tracks are laid. That when any street on which the said party of the second part operates its cars is ordered to te improved by sai l Board of Pnblio Works, the said party of the second part shall bo aM?sM'd for so much of said street improvement as is included between Its tracks aud for eighteen inches ou tho outside of the outer rails of said track or tracks, side-tracks and switches, and that It will promptly pay such assessment or assessments. The di.-tances between the inside rails of double tracks ehall not exceed six feet. Said party of the second part shall keep the space betweeu the rails of each track, side-track and switch, and for eighteen inches on tho outside of the outside rail of each track, side-track Slid switch, in good condition and repair, renewing the same from time to time whenever, lu the Judgment of said Board of Public Works, it becomes necessary. hail party of the second part shall not charge more than 5 cents fare for each pasoenger between itn termini, or any fractional part thereof. Tho ils shall be of Iron or steel, und in form and shape acceptable to the Board of Public Works. All rails used on said tracks shall be of lie "V" fthap; section, or such other section as shall I acceptable to said board. No rail shall be allowed that will. In any manner. Interfere with the free and afe pasare of vehicles. All earn shall he run from the terminus in the city of Indianapolis to the terminus in liroad Ripple. In and along the streets of the city of Indianspoils the -ped shall not exceed ten tulles per Lour. pro ided that at all crossings of the streets the s-ed shall be reduced to fix miles ir hour. All rttrs shall stop at the further crorelng for receiving ami discharging paseuaers. All rules for tlu oi1 ration of cars within the limits of the city of ImMnuatwdU ehail be approved by tho Board of Public U'orks before tho same shall bo or become ojerative. The said party of the first part shall not be held liable, Independently of or Jointly with, the

said party of the second part for any accidents !

mat may occur through the operation or the road or cars of the said party of the second part, whereby any , Injury or damage shall result to persons or property, and said party of the second part hereby agrees to pay any Judgment, with costs, which may be taken against the said party of the first part, either alone orjolntly with the said party of ths second part, on account of any such injury or damage. WHAT THE BOARD CAN DO. , At any time after the first day of July, 1806, during the period of this grant, the Board of Publio Works may. require the said party of tho second part to use the storage battery or any other approved system', upon six months notice having been given, and upon the failure of the said party of the second part to comply with the provisions of such notice the Board of Publio Wcrks may require or cause to be removed all wires, pples and track belonging to said party of the second part within or upon any street or alley of the city of Indianapolis without, in any manner, being a trespasser upon the rights or property of said party of the second part, or becoming liable to them In damages for removing or causing to be removed such wires, poles and track, or either of them. Any improvement undertaken by, or in the name of, the said party of the first part, or by any contractor for said first party, for the improvement of any street, alley, sidewalk or crossing, or the construction of any sewer or drain shall not be impeded by said party of the second part, its agents or employes, but said party shall do all in its power to advance such Improvement by protecting its tracks and poles, removing and relaying the same when it becomes nesessary, at Its own cost. The said party of the first part shall protect the said party of the second part as much as possible by seeing that the contractor for any work for it does not intentionally or maliciously delay the same to the detriment of the said party of ths second part. should it be necessary in the prosecution of any public work to stop entirely ths operations of the road, it may be done by order of the Board of Public Works, and in which case the tsid party of the first part shall be hsld free from all claims for damage by reason of snch delay to the business or traffic of said party of the second part. In times of danger from fire or other causes, the chief engineer of the lire department, or any member of the Hoard of Public Safety, may order any wire, or w Ires, belonging to said party of second part, cut and the electrio current stopped until such danger has passed. The cars belonging to said party of second part shall not, at any time, bo allowed to run over any hose belonging to the fire force of said party of the first part. , All specifications for the construction of said electric street railway within the limits of the said city of Indianapolis, shall first be approved by the said Board of Publio Works before the construction of said street railway shall be begun, TRANSFER FACILITIES. Should said party of the second part, at any time, sell Its properly and rights herein granted to any other company operating other lines in the city of Indianapolis, or should said party of the second part, by and through any further grant hereafter made to it by said party of the first part, make any extensions, within said city, of such nature as to render a transfer of its passengers between such lines, within the judgment of said Board of Pub lie Works, desirable, then said company. Its successors or assigns, may be allowed to charge one cent additional fare for each transfer. Whether said Increase in fure be made or not, the said second party, its successors or assigns, shall furnish passengers, so desiring it, a transfer ticket, which shall be good for passage on any car on any line or lines belonging to It, during the day of its issuance. Such ticket shall be transferable and said party of the second part stall furnish the same transfer privileges from any line or lines it may operate to Broad Ripple and all intervening points. Tbe rights and privileges herein granted shall not be operative until the said party of the second part shall have fully constructed and equipped " their road from Broad Ripple to the corporation line of the city of Indianapolis, and until a car propelled by electricity shall have passed over the entire distance between said corporation line and Broad Ripple, which sh all not be later than the tint day of November, 18D1, which time may be extended In writing by said Board of Public Works, if. in their opinion, it is deemed proper and advisable to do so. Hiiid party of the second part sball file a bond in the sum of $'J5,Ouo, to be approved by the said Board of Public Works, payable to the city of Indianapolis, conditioned upon the faithful performance by said party of the second part, their successors or assigns, at all times, of all of tbe requirements of this contract, and whioh bond shall be renewed or Increased to a sum not exceeding the sum of $50,000, whenever said Board of Publio Works (hall so require. Said road and the cars belonging to said party of the second part shall, at all times, be eonducted lu conformity with all existing laws and ordinances of the city of Indianapolis. In case the party of the second part, its successors or assigns, shall violate any of the terms, conditions or obligations herein contained, then und in that event all the rights and privileges herein granted shall be immediately forfeited and revert back to the said party of the first part, aud this contract, in all things, shall be and become null and void, and the said party of the first part shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from the streets herein named all poles, wire?, tracks, side-tracks and switches, and all other property whatsoever belonging to said party of the second part, its successors or assigns, and a right of action for a breach of contract shall immediately acorue upon the bond of tho said party of the second part, for any - injury or damage, arising out of said breach of contract upon the part of said party of the second part.lts successor or assigns. The agreement was signed by A. W. Condnitt, Adolph Scherer.and M. M. Defrees. for the Board of Public Works as party of tbe first part, andby Wm. Bosson. president, and 1L C. Light, secretury, for the Indianapolis and Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company, as party of tho second part. ANNEXATION SCHEME. An Urgent Desire to Help Democracy by Straightening Old Houndary Lines. When the Journal, yesterday morning, let out the secret of the annexation and redistricting scheme, the Democrats at the bottom of the movement decided that further delay would be dangerous, and the first of the twins, the annexation ordinance, was hurriedly thrown into shape and brought into the Council last night. Mr. Rassman introduced it, and a vain effort, backed by every Democrat in the house, except McGill, who happened to be mad about something else, was made to drive it through. Mr. Rassman asked unanimous consent for the suspension of the rules, and got it, by. stating that the ordinance did nothingmore than straighten, at a fow imuor points, the old boundary lines. The ordinance defines the corporate limits as follows: Beginning at the center line of Twelfth street, .where it connects with Michigan road, theuce east along the center line of Twelfth street to tho center of the first alley west of Mississippi street; thence r orth along the center lino of said alley to Twenty-second street; thence north along the center lino of Mississippi street to the center lino of Twenty-sixth street: thence east along the center Hue of Twenty-sixth street to the center line of Meridian street; thence south along the center line of Meridian street to Twentieth street; thence west along tho center line of Twentieth street to the center of Illinois street; thence south along the center line of Illinois street to Nineteenth street; thence west along the center line of Nineteenth street to the west line of Tennessee street; thence south along the west line of Tennessee street to tho sou to bank of Fall creek; thence east along the meanderiugs of said south bank of Fall creek to . Meridian street; thence south on Meridian street to the center line of Seventeenth street, thence east on the confer line of Seventeenth and Sutherland streets to the center lineof College avenue; thence north on the center line of College avenue to the point directly opposite the center of Brinkinan street; thence directly east from said point to the center line of Briukman street; thence east on the center line of Brlnkman street to the ceu-' terllne of Rural street; thence south on Rural 6treet and on a direct line to English avenue; thence west on English avenue to Auburn street; theuce south ou Auburn street and Knox street to the south line of the Belt railroad; thence west along the south lino of the Belt railroad to the line running north and south from the center of section 1 8, township 15 north, range 3 east; thence south from said line to tbe center of section 19, township 15 north, range 3 east; thence west in a direct line to the east bank of Wldte riven thence north along the meanderiugs of the east bank of White river to Maryland street; theuce west on Maryland street to the township line; theuce north on Belmont avenue and the township lino to the southwest corner of section 3-1; thence due east to the east bank of Fall creek; thence north with the meanderiugs of the east bank of fall creek to the north line of the southwest quarter of section 35, township 16 north, range 3 east; thence east on said line to Michigan roan on tho east bank of the canal; thence north along the center lineof MlcMcan road to the center line of Twelfth street and the place of beginning. There is excepted from the above description Wood mil Place aud as much of Haughvilio as is embraced in tho description and on which the I., B. & W. round-house is located. An analysis of this scheme shows some quejr points. In the first place it takes in the work-house, in order that the Democratic party may get the benefit of all the criminal votes that are therein. Thenjt runs just fur enough east to leave out Frd Kissel and his notorious road-bouse. KisB( 1 is a good Democrat and doesn't want to pay city taxes and will not have to. Then, after taking in tho old tongue that runs to Twenty-sixth street, the line cornea back to

Seventeenth instead of to Fifteenth, as the old one did, running east nntil Seventeenth street becomes Brinkman street and the old line is struck again. The special purpose in this is to take in Councilman Martindale's suburban property and mulct him for taxes. It runs with the old line sooth on Rural street, but follows Rural clear down to the Belt road. This takes in all that territory east of the Arsenal, where many workingmen are trying to pay for homes. They hare the misfortune to be, for the most part, Democratio voters. Therefore, they will have the privilege of Toting the Democratio municipal ticket and paying city taxes. Mr Martindale was on his feet as soon as the ordinance was read. . He said Mr. Rassman had gotten his consent to suspending the rules by false pretenses when ho said that it did not change the old boundaries. It did change the old boundaries. It took in and taxed a lot of territory that the city could not protect, either with firemen or police, and could not improve. Mr. Rassman tried to explain that it really only "straightened out" the oid boundary, but Mr. Martindale could not see it that way. Finally, the ordinance, on motion of Mr. Rassman, was laid over for the time. In the subsequent proceedings the point was decided that one vote could defeat an ordinance on passage at the same meeting at which it was introduced, and Mr. Martindale made good use of this later. Along toward the end of the evening Simeon Coy, tbe real man behind this non-partisan annexation and redistricting scheme, arose and said: yow, Mr. Chairman, 1 move you that when we adjourn we meet to-morrow night to settle this boundary question so we) can get it on the tax duplicate." This tax-duplicate business was a neat but gauzy point. The ordinance cannot become a law until it has been published two weeks, and by that time it will be too late to put it upon the tax duplicate. There were a lot of objections to a meeting to-night, and Simeon suggested this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, but there were still more objections, for many Democrats could not be there. "Now, this thing will only take ten minutes,1' aaid Simeon, impatiently. "It can bo done now. I move a committee of three be appointed to go over into the clerk's office and compare these boundary lines with the old and report them back here." "Now, look here!" said Mr. Martindale. "If you attempt to drive this thing through to-night, my vote will defeat it. All I want is decent time to get posted, lean do that by to morrow, but if yon attempt to take snap judgment to-night, it means fight!" " . That settled it, and Simeon's motion to meet to-night was put and carried by a vote of 17 to 5. As the Democrats are solidly for it, it will be rushed through tonight. ' OTHER MATTERS IN COUNCIL,

A Row Over Increasing; Salaries of Officials Communication from the Mayor. The timo of the Council last night was very largely occupied with a squabble among the Democratic brethren over the salary ordinance, in which Mr. Pearson took part enough to put them against each other and keep the ball rolling. He started it at the beginning of the session by calling for a report from the judiciary committee on the ordinance he had introduced at the last meeting, raising the salaries of various, city officials. Mr. McGill replied that the committee had had no meeting, and was therefore unable to report.. Then an effort was made to get around Mr. McGill, who is opposed to the ordinance, by introducing new ordinances to raise the salaries' of each of the persons mentioned in Mr. Pearson7! ordinance. The first of these was introduced by Mr. Murphy, raising the salary of "Sam" Perrott, the comptroller's clerk, from $1,000 to $1,200 per year. Mr. Pearson seconded a motion of Mr. Murphy to suspend the rules, aud the necessary consent was taken before Mr. McGill was awake. When he found out what was going on he put in a vigorous objection. His committee had not had time to look into this matter, but would look into it next week. Mr. Murphy mado a warm speech, extolling Mr. Perrott's wonderful virtues and abilities, ending with the assertion that Mr. Perrott wanted to know "what he was there for," and had a right to know. Mr. Pearson threw in the fact that Mr. Perrott had just gotten married, aud it was cruel to keep him in suspense. This ended the fight. Mr, Yontz ruled that Mr. McGill's objection came too late, and the ordinance was put through and passed without a dissenting vote. Then Mr. Nolan introduced an ordinance raising the salary of the clerk of the Board of Health from $S00 to $5,000. Mr. McGill had given up the tight, but Mr. Gauss took it up and .voted against the motion to suspend the rules. Then Mr. Yontz brought up the point that a single vote against an ordinance upon the same night of its introduction was enough to defeat it, and the city attorney coincided with this opinion. The ordinance was referred to the judioiary committee. After Simeon Coy's motion for a meeting to-night had been adonted, Mr. Pearson innocently moved that the judiciary committee be required to report this evening, and the motion was carried by an almost unanimous vote. Then Mr. McGill was ' warm. He sprang to his feet with bis whiskers waving like an angry cat's tail. "I want to say this!" he cried. "Yon can vote like that until to-morrow morning, but you can't make me report until I get information to make an intelligent report!" "Move it be referred to an intelligent committee!" retorted Mr. Markey. "Move we adjourn!" This was Mr. Passman's voice that rose from the general hubbub in an effort to choke off the row. "Hoi' on here, before you adjourn!" vociferated the irate Mr. McGill. "1 move it be referred to Markey. and then we will have an . intelligent committee." This biting bit of sarcasm ended the meeting, aud adjournment was taken amid roars of laughter. Early in the session a communication from tbe Mayor was read, stating that be had approved all the acts of the last meeting. Accompanying it was a little lecture from his Honor on the subject ot the ordinance "directing" the city attorney to employ assistance to revise the ordinances. In substance, though expressed somewhat inoro delicately, it was to the effect that the Council had no business to "direct" any of the departments. It could authorize them to do things, and, upon recommendation of the comptroller, through tbe Mayor, could appropriate money for the purpose, but that was as far as its power went. The communication was roceived without comment. Simeon Coy is very impatient of red tape. Last night he made a motion that the Woman's Industrial Association be relieved of all charges for Tomlinson Hall. The ladies had lost money on their recent Dr. Longshore-Potts entertainment, and did not know where to go to get the rent remitted. Mr. Coy explained this, and said the Board of Publio Works could give them no satisfaction because thev had rented of the Council. "Just pass that motion," said Simeon, "and that'll be the last of it!" The motion was passed. There were several applications for the hall, all of which were referred to the Board of Pnblio Works. The petition, which was before the Board of Public Works a few days ago, to change the paving contract on Illinois street so as to pave only up to the street-car tracks, was also before the Council. The board had decided that it could not be done, as it would invalidate the contract. The matter was referred to Messrs. Cooper. Murphy and Markey, who will confer with the Western Paving and Supply Company, which has the contract. A resolution, recommended by tho comptroller, fixing the beginning of tne fiscal year at Sept. 1, was adopted. Choked to Death. John II.'Heible, a carpenter, living at No. ISO South Fast street, died yesterday afternoon from asphyxia. He had come home late to dinner, and while eating meat got a piece of gristle in his wind-pipe. His wife summoned Dr. S. H. Moore, whose office is near by, on Virginia avenue, but by the time he arrived, the man was past aid. Dr. Manker rendered a verdict of accidental death by choking. The deceased was a union carpenter, and after the long lockout, was engaged to go to work to-morrow. He was a Belgian by birth, and leaves a widow and three children. You can't afford to laugh, dear girls. Unless your teeth are white as pearls Unless your mouth is pink ana sweet. And your two lips in rosebuds meet; Aud you cannot supply this want. But through tho uso of Sozodontt

AFTER AN INDIANAPOLIS VICTIM.

The Spanish Prisoner and His Priestly Con- ' federate Try Their Swindle on EwaldOver. The story telegraphed from Washington Sunday night of the attempts of an alleged Spanish priest to swindle prominent persons in this country, among them President Harrison, by letters baited i with supposed bequests to the persons addressed, buried treasure and the like, brought to light the fact that Ewald Over, a manufacturer of this city, was one of the intended victims. In October, 18S8, Sir. Over received the following letter in English and purporting to be written from the prison of Sagunto near Valencia, Spain, by Frederico Val: Dear Sir It is some time ago I wished to write you but suspecting you would perhaps not hear a poor prisoner I did not do it. As to day my letter will be certified by a minister of God I do it requeuing yon to keep the greatest silence even In your family. I want to communicate you a secret but as it depends upon it my liberty and the future position of a daughter 1 shall not do It unless I receive an answer. lean only assure you it is the question of a sum buried by me in your country and that if you accept my ropositions you would act a very important part n this play. In order that our correspondence may be Kept a secret it will be throughout necessary you answer me under two envelopes for the interior In my name and for the exterior here is the address Espana, D. Franco Gusleins, Estramuros, 97 Marchaienes, Valencia. This letter is dated September, 18SS, and on the back is tbe indorsement of M. Del Rio, priest of the parish of Sagunto, certifying to the honorable character of the the writer. The few lines written by the priest are mado stronger by the parochial stamp, an imposing attair which was supposed to put the finishing touches npon a carefully devised swindling scheme, but one which brought no substantial returns from Indianapolis. Mr. Over answered the letter promptly, requesting further particulars. On Dec. 12 he received a second letter, written in French by the alleged priest M. Del Rio, announcing the death of Frederico Val and containing a cop.v of the last will and tostament of that "unfortunate prisoner." This will contained a list of treasure said to be buried in this country, and which comprised diamonds, emeralds, . pearl necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, watch-chains, pins and other articles , of great value. One hundred thousand francs (20,000) were set aside by the provisions o'L tne will Tor tne person who should dij cp the treasure. M. Del Rio, however, supplemented this good news with the statement that it would first be nocessary to procure the "small sum" of 6,782 francs ($1,810) in order to pay certain court expenses in Spain before the Monte Cristo dream could be realized. He requested Mr. Over to lorward this amount, and assured him the 100,000 francs would soon be in his possession. Although this was considered by the Indianapolis man pretty fair interest upon a small investment ho replied that he would not make tbe remittance, and came back at the Spaniard with the request for enough money to defray his expenses to and trom the placo where the treasure was bidden. Mr. Over added a line to tho effect that "suckers were not biting very freely" just at that season, an Americanism which the Spanish schemer doubtless had little trouble comprehending. It is scarcely necessary to State that Mr. Over is still waiting for his remittance, and that he beard nothing further from the man or men whose operations, it has just been developed, extended over a large section of this country. No victims have yet been roported as a result of the elaborate schemes of these swindling Spaniards. . SUGAR WITH DUTY OFF. Millions of Pounds Waiting to Be Released from Bond and Go Cheap to Consumers. . Up to last evening the custom-house officials had receivod notice of sugar shipments to this point of 18.101 . barrels and 1,500 bags. To-day's returns will add largely to this already enormous quantity, and tomorrow will be an unusually interesting day, both in the wholesale and retail grocery 'trade.' The sugar now on hand in bond amounts,when figured out, to 6,485,350 pounds. Its value is $20,135. and the dutios remitted aggregate $140,718.78. It is fair to presume that to-morrow one dollar will buy twenty pounds of granulated sugar, though somo of the jobbers claim the margin is too small at that, and say eighteen pounds is about tbe quantity a dollar will purchase. The present figure is fourteen pounds for a dollar, so that the saving is not difficult to figure out. The jobbers will begin to unload their cars at midnight to-night and by daybreak tomorrow their depleted stocks of sugar will look healthier than for many a day. It will be a great day for sugar and there will be a great rush to buy that promises to keep the retailers busy from morning till night. ' CAME HOME WITHOUT CAMERON. PostofSee Burglar Kept by Authorities at Covington from Deputy Marshal Conway. Deputy United States Marshal Conway returned from Covington yesterday, having failed to secure Thomas Camerou, the man the government is after for an alleged attempt to burglarize the postoffice at Lodi, Fountain county. The authorities at Covington refused to give Cameron np because of a charge of house-breaking against him, for the crime above named, and which took place a few nights ago. The assistant postmaster at Lodi made a target of Cameron, whom he discovered in the felonious act, but his education with a pistol has evidently been neglected, for he failed at very short range to even wing his man. The fusillade resulted, however, in the surrender of Cameron, who began to fear that the assistant postmaster might be lucky enough to bit him if the thing was kept up long enough. AMUSEMENTS. rATtK 'TF1E midxigiit alarm." "The Midnight Alarm." which was seen for the first time here at the Park Theater, yesterday, is a much better play then the average sensational drama. While the story is not particularly original, and there is a considerable amount of conventional "villainy" in it. yet it has strong situations, good comedy and decided draniatio strength. It is given with excellent scenery, and some striking effects, notably that in tbe engine-house, in which a fireengine, drawn by horses, rushes across tho stage. The Brooklyn bridge and the New Jersey farm scenes are both good. The cast is not composed of people who, as a general thing, in plays of this kind, think it their chief duty to make a lot ot noise. Edwin Barbour plays the hero, Harry Westmore, with force and intelligence. Mr. Frederick Julian played the villain so well as to get both applause and hisses, which is a double compliment, for the signs of disapproval came Iroin those who did not liko the villainy. George Scott, as a "colored brother," Miss Katie Pearson, a bright little actress; James W. Harkins, jr., a manly and forcible actor, and Miss Cassia Francis had the other leading parts. "The Midnight Alarm" will run all week, and is likely to draw very large audiences. JAMES B. MACKIK'S TLAY. There is pronmo of much fun, pretty music and good specialties in the engagement of James B. Mackie, which begins at English's on Thursday night. He is a rising young comedian, of excellent powers, and in "Grimes's Cellar Door" he is said to have something of a novelty in the way of farce-comedy. Miss Louise Sanford, a very clever soubrette; Mr. Charles Burke, a well-known comedian, and other competent people aro in the cast. The attraction has bad a successful experience elsewhere. Seats will be on sale for it to-day. ' Sons of Old-Line Democrats. A cow Democratic clnb is to be organized to oppose the Gray element, and. us one of the members put it. to sttnd for honest Democracy. It has no better name at present than tho Anti-Gray Club, but officers, it Is

Both the method aud results when Sjrup of Figs is taken; it ia pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acta fently yet promptly on the Kidneys, aver and Bowels, cleanses the system effectually, dispels colds, headaches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho only remedy of its kind ever produced, pleasing to the taste and acceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50a and $1 bottles by all leading druggists. Any reliable druggist "who may not have it oa band Trill procure itv promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. LOUISVILLE, KY. . htlV YOM, N.f THE SUNDAY JOURNAL Wul be sent to any address for SO PER ANNUM.

Kingan's California Haras Are a cheaper article than Kingan's regular hams, but equally well cured. As they come in 10 and 12-pound pieces, they are always ' handy to have in the house. Kurgan'. English-cured Shoulders Almost equal to ham much less in price and popular wherever they have been introduced. When you want the best pork products always ask tor

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Artdsd to this we srlve by far the largest assortment to select from. 11 count showed 227 New Pprtnf Patterns at our IllinolA-street saleroom. Notice our wlntlow display. Open erentns until 9 p.m. ATLANTIC PANTS CO.. 80 South Illinois Street

DIED. fioiVJinv At th T-AAlriAnrA nt hfr danffhter. F.inma B. Alexander. 4:8 Broadway, at 5:30 p. March 30, Mrs. Jane C. Graydon, In the eighty, ninth year of her age. SOCIETY NOTICES. MASONIC ORIENTAL, LODGE. NO. 600. F. & A. M. Special meeting this (Tuesday) erenlng, at 7;30 o'clock, for work In tbe third decree. W. M. OEKAlil). W. M. Howard Kimball, Secretary. ATTENTION, SIR KNIGHTS! RAPER COMmanderv. No. 1. K. T. Special conclave in Masonic Temple, this (Tuesday) evening, at 7:30 o'clock. Work in K. T. order. WM. J. McKEE. Em. Com. Jacob W. SMITH. Recorder. WANTED MIS CK LL AN KOUS tlr ANTED AGENTS FOR THE MBMOIRS OF W GeDeral Sherman, written by hurst If and finished hy Hon.' James th Blaine. Price $X Canvass, ersoutiit sent to any artrtrss for 50c; fiamu terras as at Xow York. Also the Life of General bhernixn. by (ien. Howard and W. Johcsou; intensely inter, estinfr; thoroughly authentlo and spttndidly illns. trateil; Boo pSKoe. low prices, quick BU . bis: profits; now is tho time to coin mono; outfit '25 o; complete took s ready; send at once. JOHN I1UKNS HUOh. CO., SL Louis, Mo. IIC LP WANTEDMALE. TITANTED-FOUR HUSTLING SOLICITORS T at once. Bond or cosh deposit required. Call after 7:30 p. in., at U8 East Mar&et street, March 31. FOIt SALE. niriiiriif FOR 8ALE BRICK RESIDENCE. CONTAIN, log twelve rooms and attic. Lr t corner Pennsylvania snd New York streets. Address or apply to boom 19. 60 East Market street. F OR SALE DRY - OOODS BUSINESS A TrtT-withes to sell a half interest if; an eitah. lt-hetl business In one ot the best county -seats In Indiana A Rood opportunity for the riRht party. Amount of stock, about $10,000. Address L. 1. care Indianapolis JonrnaL ANNOUNCEMENT. TtrVSICIANJ- PROTKST-nAVTNO LEARNED ill that a band from one of oar small towns ha been engaged to plaT for the Merchants Car nival, we wish to enter our protest and express our disspproval of employing "non-resideuta' when a-ood home talent can be secured. THE UTAND ARD OliCUEtJTRA. rtDTANAPOLIS ASSOCIATION OF SPIRIT, ualists, Forty-Thlrd Annlveraary to be beld March 31. at Lorraine Block, corner Tennessee and Washington streets. Chapman Post HalL Services commencing at 10 a. m. Address by Mrs Ada Shehan. Afternoon services at -':30 p. m. Address by Mrs. Dewolf. followed by recitations from the Lyceum Children and others. Evening services at 7:aO p. ni. Addesa by Mrs. Ada Sheehsn; recitations by Miss Jennie Johnston. Miss Bird and others. If usio and Binding- HUte-wrltin by Mr. Dewolf, Mr. Win an s. Mrs. Jacobs, Miss Oreenrodand others. Admission fee in the evening. 25c including refresh, xnenti. W. F. CHILL. Secretary. FINANCIAL. LOANS ON CITY PROPERTY, a E. COFFIN A CO. LOANB HONEY ON MORTGAGES, a 7, &AYLX3. 75 Katft Market street. Tlf-ONEYTO LOAN 6 PER CENT. HORACE AL MCKAY, Room 11. Talbott A New's Block. SIX PERCENT. ON CITY PROPERTY IN IN. dlana. ISAAO U. XIEHSTED, I Martindale Block. MONEY TO LOAN ON PARM8 AT THE LOW est market rate; privileges tor payment be far due. We also bnv municipal bonds. Tilos. C. DAY fc CO.. 7-' East Msrket street, lndianaitolia. expected, vrill be elected within tho next week or two, aud thru another naiLo will bo given the organization. It is probable it will bo named for Judge Niblack, whose type of Democracy ia t!ie ideal the menbern have. In fart, a ieqnisit ) to laembetnhip ia that the applicant must he tho goo of an old-line Democrat. Th organization, it is eaid. ia intended to give respectability to the party. It has seventy. live menibeta, and it it aexcrted will coon have live hundred.

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is not complete without a Light-weight OVERCOAT You ought to have one, not only because they are stylish and dressy, but because they are almost absolutely necessary as a safeguard against colds and kindred troubles. That you'll find the largest and best line of these goods in our stock you know almost as well as we do. We show you every grade, from a neat Melton at $5 to the tonicst Kerseys and Crepes at 25 and S28. You're always sure of getting the best if you buy your clothing at the MODE - mad pints wMl we cat and make to jour me ore. Most Tailors Get S7 and $8 FOR SAME MATERIAL AND MAKE. HAZELTON PIANO Is a marvel of sweetness and power, of grace, beaity and brilliancy. Evsry note is clear as a belt Every chord is perfect harmony. Every part is evenly Lau ancod. The actloa Is light. llrm. ebvtio respjiisivo. The scale Is scientifically correct and muslcUy perfeet; the workmanship the highest skill can in&ke thsm, end ths materials are the best. BEAUTIFUL NEW STYLE TOR 1891 JUST RECEIVED. LOW PRICKS! EASY TERMS! PEARSON'S MUSIC - HOUSE, 62 and 84 North Pennsylvania St. a Tuning: and Repairing. ZZT PACKARD ORGANS, AML'SEMKNTS. PARK THEATER All this eek. Vailnees every day. The great realHtlc ootnedy-draina, the MIDNIGHT ALARM Produced with Great Scenery and Effects. Prlces-lO, 20, 30o. ENGLISH'S EXTRA. Three Niehts and ITaUnoe. beglnn'.nir Thursday, April '2. the talented young Comedian. J". 33. MACKIE For four years the fanny Orlraesy My Hoy In "A Jlumh of Keys," In his new comedy success. "GRIMES'S CELLAR DOOR" Prices-Gallery, 15c; Dalcony. 2.1c-. Dress Circle, f0e: re heotra aiid Orchestra Circle, 7 5a beau on sale this morninf . MERCHANTS' CARNIVAL Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings, March 31 aul April 1. TOMLINSON HALL Eenefit Centr&l-Avenue M. E, Church. ICO YOUNO LADIES IN COSTUME-lfiO Bepresentins; various business firms, in a striking Battalion l'Mll. coram nded by CL U. A. Rieiar on. . . Urht Infantry and Drum Corps Prill, Idral Banjo club, exirt bicycle ruling, Kod promsaade xnuMo during tLe evenlacAainissiun. '25c to aii parts ot the hous DlHfcOLUTION NOTICE. ATOTIC'E 1H IIEKKIIY GIVEN TH AT THE CO. 1 partnership known as Murphy, llibben Co.. heretofore dolus: t us In est at No. t7 V'y Kooth &lerulian streef. lbd'up.riiA, Indiana, was. on le mt day of December, isyo, dissolved by mutual consent cf all the partners, wh' names are hereto attached. JOHN W. MCKl'llV. JIAIUIL!) b HIIUIKV. WILLIAM J. HOLM DAY. fHANVLIN LA M KltS. JOHKPll P. SH I PP. The business will be rvnttuned niulet tLe same f.rnv name anil style, at the same place, by John W. MurEhy. Harold U. llibben. William J. Holiday and ouls Hoilwe?. wl smu:u all liabilities and collect all claims of the old r.nn. JOHN VT. MUIIPHY. UAUOLD B. HiPilKN'. "WILLIAM J. HOLLIPAY. LO U in HOLLWKli. ' Figned this March 3J. lsy 1. nmsaasssawnsnsBBBsacE3eri WANTED-ROOMS. TirANTEI PAHLOlt ANI) TWO BEiDTlOOM, 11 centrally located. - a m a ww a. ui'ouvi i rally located. May 1. blal rrioe ti