Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 January 1892 — Page 8

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1892. 8

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The Great Slaughter Sale

Goes on and must continue to go on until every remnant and odd piece is closed out. Great crowds. Come early and avoid the rush. L S. AYRES & CO. FOE 1892. We "wish our frlcmla a very Happy Xew Year not too late Ivr this. We thin the conditions for Its realization aro unusually favorable. ' The most Interesting question for each id how to obtain hi fbare. We an.awerlt a appertaining to that habitation of tho home -whirh transforms It Into a thing ot beauty and comfort. Interior Decoration rlcbtly conceived, properly applied (harmouiouHly considertfl In all U relations) brings it to ras.-. We are readier and abler than rver tod3 our jartiu ttu. Come in with the year. 17 ASTMAN, r SCHLEICHER & LEE CAB PETS. DRAFBRIES. WALL-PAPER. Tho Largest Houso in the State. ART EMPORIUM, IVlophono GOO. PyropraDhy, or Burnt Wood Etching or Poker Paintinpr, is tho latest decorative art fad. In tho articles mnning in The Ait Amateur," is described tho process of usinp tho now German instrument -vvith a platinum point kept at white heat by a patent process. THE U. LIEBER CO., 33 South Meridian St r72ew photographs of MI Marlowe and Mr. But hern. PILOCBET'S COMMEXTARY : OH S. S. LESSONS 18DJJ THE EOwEN-MERRILL CO. Offers them very low. J STATE 10ARD OP CHARITIES. Insane Hospital Investigations Central la OrercroTrded Conference la September. The regular quarterly meeting of the Board or SUto Charities -as held jesterday morning. The Governor presided, and there wore also present Mr. Elder, Mrs. Pee lie and Rev. T. A. Wills, the newly appointed member. The secretary presented a report of the work of the last two months, shoving that all theState institutions, except the Southern hospital, have been visited during that time, and some county institutions. He reported, also, on some miner investigations in connection with hospitals forinsane, which have been made, tho details of which either have been already published or will shortly be given to the presa. The plans for new county poor asylums hare been inspected for Marshall and bcott counties. The Marshall county plans were highly approved, with hardly any exception In detail. Those for Scott county were disapproved, and on the suggestion of the secretary the commissioners modified them alinoHt to the extent of making entirely new plans. In each case the plans Lad been discussed with the County Commissioners and the architect in their own otlites at the respective county-seats. This is done to save tune and trouble to the county o dicer, as well as from the fact that by personal interviews with commissioners tinder nch circumstances better results can be obtained than by letter. The hoard sets up no absolute standard of perfection to which all institutions most be brought, but recognizes tno fact that circumstances differ, aud that arrangements that are absolutely necessary in counties with a large number of paupers can be well dispensed with where there aro but few. At the same time there are some essentials, no matter how small the number to be provided for, and no asylum plans lacking such essentials will be used by the coin.xnissioners of any county without remonstrance from the board. The secretary reported, in this connection, that the county officers were usually well pleased to Teceive any suggestions made. While the hospitals for insane were being discussed. Dr. C. K. Wright, superintendent of the Central hospital, csrao before the board and made a statement as to the condition of the men's department, saying that it is crowded, and that At present he is unable to receire any more chronic cases. The board then discussed the question of hospital accommodation, and directed tho secretary to prepare a detailed statement to be submitted to a subsequent meeting, showing the present capacity of the hospitals, the proportion to the population of their respective districts which each bears, the number belonging to other districts now at the Central, and other matters of the kind. The board took a recess at 12:15 until I:SO, and spentleveral hours thereafter discussing the forthcoming annual report, which was presented in outline by the secretary. They also decided to hold a State confererenco of charities and correction in September, the principal topics to be discussed being the State institutions, with a view to the formation of public sentiment before the next legislative session. Roalerard to the Fair G rounds, II. B. Howland, K. B. Martimlale and cithers Hied a communication yesterday with the County Commissioners, asking for a bridge over Alabama street. It was stated that an agreement had already been entered into with the State Agricultural Hoard to build, a boulevard street to tho fair grounds. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses were yesterday issued to Felix Zeller and Emma Vo!kel, Thomas Poynter and Sarah K. Stephens. Julias Jasiuier and Jane Shonesy, ueorge W. I ' i u II'.. t. . rtcgrieo anu ousanna tvrigui. JTvaxiTUiu: at Wm. L. Elder's,

FAIR GROUNDS DEAL CLOSED

And a New Electric Railroad Project Started with Very Good Prospects, Old Broad Ripple Franchise Taken Up bj the Avery Syndicate, of Detroit and Kokomo, with a Premise of Completion. Delegate Board of Agriculture Begins an Important Annual Session. Reports Show an Excellent Financial Condition Addresses by the President, Governor, Major and Others. TOSS FARM DEAL CLOSED. "Original Broad Hippie Project to Be - Taken Up and Completed. There no longer exists any doubt as to where the next fair site will be located. The string that has been attached to tho Voss farm was clipped at the executive session of the State Board of Agriculture last night, and when Treasurer Sylvester Johnson walked out of the little back room of Butler, Snow & Butler's law offices and handed Jay G. Voss a check on the Bank for $3,000, the last act closing the deal had been consummated, and Mr. Voss handed Mr. Johnson a certified and signed deed for tho land. The members of the board met in. the law ollices of their counsel, Butler, Snow & Butler, at 7:30 last night for the purpose of ratifying their action of the night before, and of affixing their names to the various contracts between the' board and the parties interested in the sale. They remained behind hermetically scaled doors for nearly two hours, and Mr. Mitchell was the first to come out into the main room where Mr. Voss sat quietly smoking one of the cigars from the box which he had purchased to "throw at the boys." as the result of his good fortune. "WelL the baby is born, and we've called it Voss," said Mr. Mitchell, as he grasped the gentleman of that name by trie hand and congratulated him on his good fortune. "Thank yon, thank you,'' excitedly answered Mr. Voss, vigorously wringing Mr. Mitchell's hand, and assuring him that he should have a front seat at the christening. Then, one after another, came Messrs. i'eed. Banks, Hamilton, Sankey, Seward and other members of the board, nil of whom repeated the congratulations of Mr. Mitchell to Mr, Voss. except Mr. Seward. The latter gentleman looked a hurried side glance at the prize-winner and said: 'You're in luck," and hurriedly put on his soft sombrero and left the room. Everybody noticed the frappe manner of tho member from the Fourth district, and a smile went over their faces. 'Well, I can't expect much from him," laughed Voss, good naturedly. "lie worked harder for the Miller farm than Miller himself.' Then Treasurer Johnson said: "Well, when a person knows a good thing there's no harm in telling it. Last night (Monday! was a pretty inharmonious session, but to-night, with one or two exceptions, the board was like a big, happy family. n Mr. Johnson preferred not saying who the exceptions were. After five oj ten minutes more ehat and exchange of congratulations the members left for th"ir hotel, and Mr. Voss rnshed out to get a messenger-boy to send the joyful news to bin sister, Mrs. Theresa 11. Smith, the o?ner of the purchased property. Attorney Snow said to a Journal reporter that the proceedings of the executive session consisted only of the reading and signing of the contracts between the ooard and Mrs. Smith, Jay G. Voss. the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago and the Lake Erie & Western railroads and the new electrio street railway company, which is to furnish transportation to and from the city to the new grounds." ELECTRIC-LIKE PROJECT. The greatest piece of news in fair-site matters is the latter item. Mr. John P. Frenzera statement at the meeting of the board on the night of Dec 23, to the effect that be would build a line to the Miller farm, but no other, has been taken for its literal worth. A company of wealthy Detroit capitalists, in conjunction with moneyed men from other places, has been in this city since Sunday, for the purpose of negotiating for the rights, privileges and franchises of the old Broad Kipple Bapid-traniit Company, with a view to building up a finely equipfed electrio line from tho Union Station n this city, northwardly to the new fair site and through to Broad Kipple. The gentlemen who are negotiating for, these franchises are W. E. Avery and Frank E. Snow, ot Detroit, and Charles A. Jay, of Kokomo. Ihese gentlemen have been constructing electrio railways at La Porte and Kokomo. aud have the franchise for a system to be built in Marion, running between that town and Jonesboro, and which extends until May 1, 1KJ2L The Kokomo road was started yesterday, and Mr. Avery says it is "a beauty." Speaking of the lino which they will build here, Mr. Avery said last night: "There are two conditions governing our building the line, tho first of which is the definite selection of the Voss farm for the new fair site, and the second our ability to secure the franchises of the old Broaa Kipple rapid-trausit lino. I have just learned that the first has resnlted favorably, and 1 can tell you by this time to-morrow night, probably, about the second. As to the price we are to pay for the franchise, 1 prefer not stating the exact sum now. I will say, however, that it is more than $10,000 and less than . 25,01)0. We propose to have the line completed and in perfect operation by July 1 if there are no hitohea iu the securing of the rights of way. The fare will be but 5 cents, the same as on other roads, and the cars will be run at satisfactory intervals and with good speed. The Bystcm we shall use here will be the same that we have employed on our other line?, the Kay electrio system of Detroit We think it superior to either the Thomson-Houston or the Edison. I don't anticipate that we would encounter any difficulty with the Edison company because ot their entanglement with the old Broad Kipple company." The franchises for the rights of way of the Broadj Kipple Kapid-tranait Company are both believed to be still good. The route through from Broad Kipplet to his city(was along the sides of what is known as the Sugar-Hat pike as far south to the city as the uorthern terminus of Central avenue proper, and from thenceonth by Belief ontaine.Cherry, East, New orfc and Delaware streets, a circuitous route, to the heart of the city. The principal stockholders were Dr. Calvin Light, gecietary;Wi!liam Bosson, president. Mr. Ferguson and a brother of Dr. Light. Thousand-Dollar Urlbe Offered. An evening newspaper last night published a rumor that bad become almost publio property within the past few days, because ot its broad circulation, to the effect that crooked work had entered into the negotiations between some of the siteowners and certain members of the Board of Agriculture. A reporter for the Journal queried President Banks regarding tho matter last night. "To a certain extent the charges are true. I have not seen the money, but I understand it is at the Denison House on deposit in the ohice safe, The man who is supposed to have been tempted was merely playing a game with tho would-be Vriber. aud had no intention of accepting the moDoy, and is a bio to prove it." "What farm was the money put no forP "Your question is too abrupt. lean say that the transactions with the Voss farm were straight as a string, and nothing even suggesting crooked work occurred there." "Was it the Shinier farm!" "No; they acted like gentlemen all through." "That leaves only the Miller farm under suspicion, then." Well, you've struck the right farm, Tho

matter will be thoroughly ventilatedin due time." DELEGATE BOARD.

First Days Mfcetlog Standing Committees Reports and Addresses. The fortieth annual convention of tho Delegate State Board of Agriculture met yesterday morning, at 10:80 o'clock, with all the members present except W. W. Hamilton, of the Sixth district, and Jasper N. Davidson, of the Tenth. A considerable number of the county and district figricultural eocietiea were also represented, so that tho room was well filled aud great interest was manifested in all the proceedings. President Banks appointed the following standing committees: On Credentials J. Q. A. Bleg, J. A. McClung, ot tho Board of Agriculture; Aaron Jones, 8. 11. Hargrove, Edward Kessing. of the delegates. On Finance W. W. Berry, W. B. Seward, of the board; ltohcrt filmonton, J. L. Davis, A. 8. lia!L of the delegates. On Fair Gronnds E. II. Peed, Lloyd 8. Jones, of the board; Matthew Brown, J.N. Latta, Frank DePutrh, of the delegates. On Premium-list Bobert Mitchell. V.K. Officer, of the board; F. 51. Bogers, O. M. Smith. W. W. Loomis. ot the delegates. On Bales and Begulations W. A. Mars, J. M. Eoggs, of the board; Charles Kiminel, B. 1L Woods, Folger Wilson, of the delegates. A recess was then taken until 3 P. sr., at which hour Mr. Mitchell called the board to order, and President Banks came forward and delivered the annual address. "The year 1S91," said Mr. Banks, "will go into history as the most prosperous the farmers of Indiana have ever enjoyed. Never before have they been so abundantly paid for their arduous and intelligent labor. Overflowing granaries attest the fact that the industrious farmers have had their reward. We are again assembled in our annual meeting to consider the work that has been done in the year that has passed, and to give careful consideration to every question that will tend to advance the interests of agriculture. "In the beginning of our work it is proper to return thanks to the Kuler of the universe for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us as a people during the past year, not only for abundant crops, but for the good health that has been given us." President Banks then spoke of the litigation that had occurred during the year growing out of the attempt of the Legislature to wipe ont the old board, and the final glorions triumph of the old board, which continues to hold the fort and do business at the old stand. Ho also spoke with pleasure of the success of the last State fair. Kesuming, he said: "Keeping constantly in mind the idea of making sale of the old grounds at the earliest possible moment, the board decided not to spend a dollar on improvements except those that were absolutely necessary. The following comparative statement of attendance for the last two years maj bo of value as showing the increased interest in the fair of 1891 over that of 1890: 1800. Receipts, sale of admission tickets. 15,731.47 BeoelpU,entrance fees and speed ring. 2,315.00 Total $18,216.47 1891. Receipts, sale of admission tickets. ...$21,212,35 Rccelpta.en trance fees and speed ring. 3,055.00 Total ....$24,267.35 This shows a net increase for ISO I of $G,020.88. During the year the board has paid out as follows: On account of litigation 91.500.00 On account of Schunnann notes....... 2,024.11 On account of Morrow notes 2,070.0O On account of Indianapolis bank loan. 6,032.83 On account of old claims 3,547.86 Total $15,174.79 Mr. Banks then reviewed the sale of the old grounds for $-75,100, and the purchase of the Voss farm, two and a half miles north of the old grounds, and coneluding be said: "Now that the board has been able to seoure such an eligible site, no good reason can be given why the board should not enter upon a prosperity heretofore impossible to accomplish on account of the cramped condition of the grounds and the lack of facilities for getting to and from the same. There has been a demand for several years from .the horsemen of the State for the erection of a good mile racetrack, to secure the attendance at our fairs of the very best speed horses. 1 would recommend that in its construction great pains be taken to make a speed track that will not be excelled by any other in the United States. In the construction of the many buildings that will be required 1 would suggest that you build after the latest and best styles, always keeping in mind that economy is a virtue. The amount of land that has been secured will enable the board to introduce many new features that will be a pleasure aud amusement to those who will visit the grounds. I would also suggest that forty acres be set apart for a park or zoological garden, and to give the city an interest in it. borne portion ot the grounds might, with -Teat, profit to all. be placed in control of the State Horticultural and State Florists' Society to cultivate and beautify. I would recommend that all funds belonging to the board not absolutely needed for fitting up the grounds and constructing the buildings be placed as a sinking fund to meet any emergencies of the future. I would also suggest the propriety of an immediate redisricting of the State for representatives on the board. A number of years has elapsed since the State was districted. Within that time great changes have taken place iu the population, and changes are necessary." In conclusion he spoke feelingly of the death of Governor iiovey, aud also of William Crim, of Anderson, the latter having been at one time a member of the board. Messrs. Lockharr, San key, Phelps. Wood and Wall were appointed a committee on redistricting the State, after which Secretary Dagley's report was read. In it he said: It is a sourco of gratification to be able to say that all claims against the State Board of Agriculture nave been provided tor and that the "State Board" stock Is now qnoted at a premium. Thelate'fair was a decided success; the entries were far in excess of those ot any former years, and, as will be seen by an examination of this report, tbe receipts were larger tnan for any J previous fair. The premiums paid. $15,291.50. s if 2.25U Id excess ot last year, $8,303 was paid on old claims out of the receipts of this fair. The business of the secretary" ottice has probably increased to a greater extent than a casual glance would seem to Indicate; since the last report this ocice has sent out over 4,000 letters, 3,500 postal card, over 80,000 circulars, posters, etc., 2,btf0 money-orders Issued, registered and accounted for; 5,000 of the anuual reports were published, and are nearly all pent out. With a new fair ground properly located, a first-class mile track, and the necessary ImUUiugs properly constructed, and ith the friendly assistance ot the business interests of Indianapolis, together with the cooperation of the press of the city and State, there Is no reason -why Indiana 6hould not have aa good a fair as auy State in tho Union. This board is now a member of the Western Fair Circuit Association; also, the American Trotting Association, at an' annual cost of $60 per annum. I cannot close this report without a proper acknowledgment to the officials of the railroads and express companies; alo. the press of the city and State, for their kind words of encouragement, whose aid is indispensable for a successful undertaking of any kind. With the report was a financial exhibit of the last fair, as follows: Iieccipts. Admission $21,776.10 hpeed entries 3,05f.00 Inhibitors tickets 25G.75 fctall rent 1,143.00 American Trotting Association 52.05 Rents and privileges 4,171.03 $30,473.93 Expenses, Members rer diem daring fair $610.00 Special attraction 440.00 General expenses of fair... 4,073.84 Printing and advertising fair 1,200.00 Postage and stationery, for fair 75.00 Woman's department...... 440.00 Premiums paid 15,VD7.0O $22,105.64 Excess or receipts over expenses The report of the treasurer, Johnson, was as follows: Jicccipls. Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1801 Received from sale of ticket. Received from sale of groun l.-. Received from all other sources . $$,303 09 Sylvester $343.70 21,770.10 u 1.70O.01 24.000. 10 Total $137,920.97 Disbursements, raid on peneral orders $90,092.1 1 l'aid ou premium orders 15,'Ji7.0O Balance iu treasury . 25,03 1.3 Total... $137,820.97 General Superintendent Charles E. Merritield then read his report, after which Governor Chase was introduced. lie spoke as follows: "Having been born and raised oa a farm, having left the plow

in the furrow when I enlisted in the army.

1 do not f eel that I am altogether a stranger to farm topics. Certainly you are aware that the farmers life is the most independent, even when full of labor, that any body can live. You are your own masters as no other people, no other pursuit or profession. If there is no prosperity where ?ou are how can there be anywhere elsef n all the history of the world ' the very first nations of the earth were agriculturaL Kgypt in ancient times must have been a great country to send twenty millions of bushels of grain every year to Kome. Her cattle were tethered or allowed to roam on the plains as with us today. The Kgyptian agriculturist understood the rotation of crops as well as we do now, and had as good success. They had incubators, and hatched and raised chickens by the million. If we turn to Scripture we find Job was a great agricul turist, the Dalrymple of his time, though he didn't have steam plows as we have, didn't have implements for cutting the soil in various ways as we have. I have been of the opinion since I was in Mexico that agriculture in our Savior time was con ducted as in Mexico to-day. The soil was not turned under, merely scratched open to drop in the seed, and then the soil pushed over it again. And this was' done with a forked stick, as in Mexico to-day. l et they produced two crops a vear. as in ilexioo. We have made great advancement in laborsaving machinery within the past forty years, but have we advanced in caring for th4 sour What would the old Egyptians think if they could look down upon usf When the Israelites went into Canaan with G02.000 men, not counting women and chil dren, they found old corn there to subsist upon, just as Sherman found abundance on his march from Atlanta to the sea. while our boys were starving at Andersonville. It is false reasoning that happiness is to be found away from the farm and the homo." 1 he Governor said that there should be better roads in the country, more libraries aud more newspapers. He said he had been surprised to go into homes of wealth to find that they did not even take the county paper. The Governor then gave the following statement of increase in various prod ucts of the year 1891 over the year 1660, the year I860 having been considered a prosper ous year: Wheat 18S0, 47,284.853; 1891. 58,303.79G: In crease, 11,030.943. Corn 18S0. 115,4S2,800: 1S91, 125,092,049; increase, 9.610.39. Oats 1SS0. 15.5W.51S; 1891, 23,l:i3.181: increase, 7.523.C7L Hog8-18S0.3,lb6,413; 190, 3,938,248; increase, 751,65. Cattle -18S0, l.SC3,7tX; 18W, 1,420.891; increase, 57.13L Sheep 18i0, L100.511; 1890, 914.45S; decrease, 1SG.053. "In twelve years." said the Governor, "Indiana has produced 449,544.500 bushels of wheat, of a total value of 41 7,008.483; corn of a total value of 403,709,235; oats of a total value of SbO.OGO.000. with rye. potatoes. hay. etc., in proportion. The total value of twelve years' produots was 83,708,879,29L" Mayor Sullivan was the next speaker. his subject being "The Kelation of the City to the Country." -City life," said the Mayor, 'is said to be very artificial, and it is true. In many respects city life is highly auihcial. it takes the utmost exertion and ellbrt of mind and body to discharger the duties that come to one because of this artificial life of the cities. For that reason man is not able to stand this strain from generation to generation. The human machinery breaks, snaps, something stops, it comes to an end. it is put to oue side, not able to bear auy longer the strain that is brought upon it. It 6eems because of this and statistics will prove it to be so that among the brain-workers of this oonntry, the writers, the thinkers, the editors of many of our greatest papers and many of our greatest magazines, the philosophers inueea. many of the financiers, in short, the brainworkers, the thinkers of this country have at some time in their own person breathed the pure air of the farm, and havo engaged in its life-giving, out-door, open air labor. Statistics will show that to be true. Their bodies have not been wasted, their strength dissipated in endeavoring to discbarge the great duties of this artificial city life; I would rather say the great duties of the artificial necessities of city life." Speaking of the in-rush of country people to the city, he said: "It seems to me that at least one great reason why this ex odus from the farm to the city is going on is because there is no longer the same labor for the hands upon the farm., lhe Gov ernor spoke of labor-saving machinery. It seems to me that this labor-saving machinery that does the labor of so many hands has made it necessary for hands to leave the fields and go to the places where the machinery is made, to go to the shop, and factory, and mill, and put the vitality into the machine and send it back to the old home, and receive therefor the bread that keeps them alive. Whatever way you look at it, city and country are dependent upon each other. Yon represent the interests of eacb. We welcome you to this city thrice welcome to the capital of Indiana." Governor Chase, at the conclusion of the Mayor's speech, arose and said that the commission that looked after the health of animals in Indiana had requested him to issue a proclamation in the interest of horse-raising by quarantining the State against Mexican and Indian Territory ponies, which, it is said, brought glanders into the State. He said that before issuing this proclamation he would like to have the society give it their favor. The proclamation met with general approval. Mr. Mitchell moved, since instinctions were asked, that the Governor include in his proclamation a restriction against the gypsies, who roamed through the country selling and trading horses, and scattering infectious diseases. The motion carried. The last paper of the afternoon was by R. M. Lockhart, in which he reiewed the business of the board for the past year and the negotiations which resulted in the purchase of the Voss farm. Amusements.. The May Russell Burlesque Company will give performances at English's tonight and to-morrow night, appearing in a lengthy vaudeville bill, and the burlesque "Jack's Ante." The company includes such well-known performers as Pauline Batchellor, J. Marcus Doyle,' Fish & Kichmond, the Fergusons, and others, and is said to give an entertaining performance. There will be but two more opportunities to see Mr. Charles Frohman'a excellent company in "Men and Woraeu," at the Grand, the matinee at popular prices today, and to-night. The play is one of the very greatest interest, and is admirably aoted. Miss Lizzie Evans, who plays at English's Friday and Saturday, is a very clever soubrette, and her new comedy, 'Miss Prne," is said to be one that is admirably adapted to her. Seats are now on sale for her engagement. One of the most successful attractions before the public, Katie Emmet, in "Waifs of New York." is underlined for English's the first part of next week. Edward W. Emerson, of Concord, Mass., will deliver his lecture, "A Chaplain Qf the Revolution," next Friday evening, at Plymouth Church. This is the third lecture in the regular course. Mr. Emerson is a son of Kalph Waldo Emerson, the Concord philosopher. The chaplain of the revolution was Kev. William Emerson, his greatgrandfather, who served a little more than one year as chaplain in the piovincial artnv during the war for independence. Mr. Emerson draws largely from the chaplain's dairy, letters and speeches for incidents related in his lecture. He will also give some account of tho Concord fight. Seats on sale at Baldwin's. The Monument Stairway. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Commission met at the State-house yesterday, but transacted only routine business. The contractors of tho iron stairway, HetherIngton & Berner. of this city, reported that six flights, or fifty feet, are already up, and they hope to havo the job completed by Feb. L The Date Changed. The time for holding the national convention of tho Society of Charities and Corrections, in Denver. CoL, has been changed from June 27 to July 3, to June 23 to SO. National Secretary Alexander Johnson, of this city, will issue the notice to-day to all the societies of tho country. A Lecture Tour. Richard Lew Dawson is in northern Indiana for a series of lectures. He will go to Florida in March for six lectures at acsemblies and at the Jacksonville exposition. Of nil a i) Chttrlly I!I1. The German charuy ball to be given Friday night, at Munnerchor Hall, will bo for the German poor of the city. It bids fair to have a large attendance.

WOBK OF THE DISPENSARY

What This Mnnicipal Charity Das Accomplished Dnrinij the Past lean Xeir Water Contract to Be Signed To-Daj 7ill the Council Ratify It? "CoL Bill" HicUin's Jde&s-Hinor Affairs. Superintendent C. N. Metcalf, of the City Dispensary, yesterday submitted his annual report to the Department of Publio Health and Charities. During the year there were 4.753 patients treated 2,203 patients visited, and 1,570 treated by specialists, a total of 6,5oC Of this number C.9C0 were treated by internes, and 1,570 by specialists. In 1S90 the number of indoor and outdoor patients treated was 4,743, being 3,799 less than the number treated in 1S9L There were also 5,873 visits made, 18.C73 prescriptions filled, fifty-six births and forty-five deaths. The increase in visits made in 1S91 over 1S90 was 3.SC6. In 1890 the total number of prescriptions filled was 13,053, a difference in favor of 1S91 of 5. 14, Dr. Metcalf continues: The figures presented In the above tables are instructlre, Irom which valuable conclusions can be drawn; but I will leave that task to your honorable board. I will say, however, that It must be plain to you, and to all others who will study the tables that show the work done during the past year, and compare them with that of the previous one, that. In the near future, to keep up the work of the Institution to the proper standard and maintain Its usefulness, that one of two thin ps mast be done; either the professional working force must be Increased, or the internes provided with suitable conveyances so that they will be enabled to make the necessary calls on each day. It is unreasonable to expect to run and successfully maintain the eibcleney of the institution with the "present limited force and appropriation. The increase of work, as shown, has been caused by the rapid growth in the population of our city, which is Eartially due to the large area of territory that as been taken into the city within the past two years. On the first dav of Mar we established the sys tem of registration for the consulting staff, and, as a result. I am able to herewith present the names of the members that have served and tho number of hours each have given free of charge to this branch of the charitable work conducted under the supervision of the city government. The members serving were Drs. Bray ton. Cline. Dunning. Earp. Ferguson, Morgan, Morrison. Oliver, Pantzer, Plaff. Page, Potter, Taylor, Wood burn, Wiehara ana Stillson. "CoL Bill" niefcUn Objects. Ex-Counciiman and ex-"Col." W. M. Hicklin was in the controller's office yes terday afternoon taking ont a huckster license to enable him to buy chickens and pigs. "CoL Bill" had a grievance. He wanted to know what in the blanketyblank was the use of spending two or three hundred dollars to pnt a plank walk on the top of the viaduct when it wouldn't be used. "That makes the city subject to all lia bility in case of accidents." said he, "as the throwing open of the viaduct to travel is a virtual acceptance of the structure. It's a piece of the biggest nonsense I ever heard of." By the way. ex-"CoL" Bill is one among the many Democrats who doesn't think the sun shines alone for the Board of Publio Works. One of his favorite sayings for a long time has been that it was a wonder to him how much work the Council, composed of twenty-five members, had been able to do before the passage of the charter, when it is seen how little the Board of Pnblio Works accomplishes with only three mem bers, a Water Contract Will Be Signed To-Day. It was stated yesterday to a Journal re porter, by clerk Parker, that the Board of Publio Works will this morning sign a contract with the water company. At the conference with President Morris, Monday afternoon, the terms of the contract were agreed upon, it was accepted by the water company and now nothing remains but to sign it. It will n o doubt appear somewhat strange to a great many people that the Board or Publio works could draw up a contract without ever having had a con ference with the water company, that that corporation would agree to accent without any material changes being made. A snort time ago the board was making a great todo about the standard of pure water, but that absorbing question seems to have had a lapse. Some fun is expected when the contract is sent to the Council for confirmation. To Test a Point In the Charter. Fred and William Fuehring, of the Indianapolis Sweeping Company, have begun a f riendly suit in the Superior Court against William Reinkin for $3, the amount of his street-sweeping assessment. The suit is brought to test the constitutionality of the charter, which gives to the Board of Public Wotks the right to assess the cost of streetsweeping, sprinkling, etc., against the property-owners. Some Aldermanlo Intellect. . President Murphy ot the Council is quoted as saying that every ward will have a chairman of a committee. If Mr. Murphy pursues this policy to the bitter end some of the committees will consist of mighty poor timber. Fancy Anton Schmidt or George Coulter being chairman of a Council committee. Requisitions Issued. Governor Fifer, of Illinois, has issued a requisition on Governor Chase for John Orin, alias Shaw, charged with stealing a horse from George F. Rearick, of Vermillion county, Illinois. A requisition was also issued to Governor Young, of Kentucky, for C. H. Stone, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. Stone represented himself as the head of a large publish inc concern, and as such succeeded in lilchina- S350 from F. J. Pitzer upon the promise to employ hun at a salary of 875 a month. Union Prayer Services. The third of the union services in ob servance of the week of prayer was held yesterday in the First Baptist Church, and was largely attended. A deep interest was shown. Nine churches in the central part of tho citv unite in these services. The meeting to-day will be held in the First Presbyterian Uhnrch, beginning at half past 3 o'clock, and the opening address will be made by Kev. D. K. Lucas. Appointed a Janitor. The Board of Publio Works has appoint ed Edward Hannan assistant janitor at Tomlinson Hall, to take the place caused by the death of Ihomas Markey, sr. Iunlap' Celebrated Hats, At Sea ton's Hat Store, 21 North Pennsylvania street. yew Goods. 1 f?An.riln aniltlffAiN also, the Economic self-bastinc roaster. Kvery housekeeper should have one of each, and can't Atftiwl Ka a .i. . M jiwi u. kkm iuiuuu asm. juux liicrciiiaiit xor M i mem or sonu ior circular. UlLDEP.RlXD & FUOITE, 52 and 54 South Meridian street. ti SIOUX VENEERS." 2Cot only a complete line of Slouxveneer 6pooua can be fouml iu our a trek, but also Souvenir. in fx!d form, such r.s stamp Boxes, Letter Openers, Key-rlnr PotoKraph Locket, lgar Cutters. Thimble Caeee, etc., etc Come aua see our lino. Wa I K, I-etrtin- Jawelers. 13 Eaat Wafthinirton St. Genera! agenu for the 1'atek. Philippe A O04 Vac heron A CehSUntU ua IXegtta. oeUbmd. tV&UM.

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Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher writes : 4o Orancs Stxskt, Brooklyn, N. Y.. February n, xlqp. I have used Allcock's Porous Plastiks for sowe years for myself and family, and, as far as able, for the many sufferer who come to us for assistance, and hare found them a genu ine relief for most of the aches and pains which flesh is heir to. I hare used Allcock's Porous Plasters for all kinds of lameness and acute pain, and by frequent experiments find that they can control many cases not noticed in your circulars. " The shore is the only testimonial I hare erer given la favor of any plaster, and if my name has been used to recommend any other it U without tay authority or sanction." George Augustus Sala writes to the London Daily Telegraph : ' I especially have a pleasant remembrance of the ship's doctor a very experienced maritime medico indeed who tended me most kindly during a horrible spell of bronchitis and spasmodic asthma, provoked by the sea-fog which had swooped down on us just after we left San Francisco. Bat the doctor's prescriptions, and the increasing warmth cf the temperature as we neaxed the tropics, and, in particular, a couple of A!Xcock's Porous Plasters dapped on one oa the chest and another betweca the shoulder-blades soon set tne right.' Russell Sage, the well-known . financier, writes : " 506 Fifth Avkxc, u Nr York City, December bo, 1S90. " For the last twenty years I have been using Allcock's I'oaocs Plasters. They have repeatedly cured me cf rheumatic pains and paias in my side and back, and, whenever I have a cold, one on my chest aal one oa lay back speedily relieve me. 'My family are never without them. Marion Harland, on page 103 of her popular work, "Common Sense for Maid, Wife, and Mother." says : 'For the aching back Allcock's Porous Plaster is an excellent comforter, combining the sensation of the sustained pressure of a strong:, warm hand with certain tonic qualities developed in the wearing. It should be kept over the seat of the uneasiness for several days ia obstinate cases, for perhaps a fortnight."

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The Rev. Mark Guy Pearse writes : Bedford Place, Russell Sou are. m f Londcn, December to, i38. I tlunTc it only right that I shoull tell you tl bow much use I find Allcock's Tosous Plasters in my family and amcrt those to whom I have recommended them. I f.nd thcxa a very breastplate against colds sad coughs.' W. J. Arkell, publisher of Judgt and Frank Leslie's Jllusf rate J Nezvs paper, writes : "Cor. Firm Atk. and Sixteenth Street, New York, Jatuary U. Si. About three weeks sincrvhUe suffering from a severe cold which had setiKd ca my chest, I , applied an Allcock's Torous Plaster, and in a short time obtained relief. 'Iq my cpinicn, these plasters should be ia every household, for use ?n case cf coughs, colds, frpraias, bruL.cs or paics cf any kind. I know that ia my case the results have been entirely satisfactory and beneficial.' Henry Thorne, Traveling Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., writes : 'Exeter Hall. Strand, " Londcw, February , tSS3. I desire to bear my testimony to the value ot Allcock's Torous Plasters. 1 have used them for pains la the back and side, arising f rota rheumatic and other causes, never without deriving benefit from their application. They are easily applied and very comfortinj. Those engaged, as I am, in public work which Involves exposure to sudden changes of temperature, will do well to keep a supply of Allcock's Porous Plasters ia their portmanteaus.' Hon. James W. Hustcd sas: "When suffering from a severe couh, which threatened pulmonary dlfSculties, which I was recommended to go to Florida to relieve, I determined to test Allcock's Porous Plasters. I spplied them to my chest and between the shoulder-blades, and ia less than a fortnight was entirely cored.' Henry A. Mott.Jr., Ph. D.. F. C. S., late Government chemist, certifies : 44 My investigation of Allcock's Porous Plaster shows it to contaia valuable and essential ingredients not found in any other plaster, and I find it superior to and more e icient than any ether plaster.'

others at $i - IRON DEPARTMENT OK PAPER COMPANY. Writinjr Papers, Tablets. Weddincr and Baa . and Playing Card. MAKYL.AND a IIIll r. LILLY & STALNAKER r J 64 East Washington street DIRECTORS. 111. 4. i-aiiiiuin cu SIX PER CENT MONEY In sums of not less than $1,000, on Indianapolis improved property. Borrower has tho privilege of prepaying loan in wholo orin part and decreasing interest JOHN S. SPANN & CO., 8G East Market Street BRUSH BKIu7lANCY A rc and Incandescence ELECTRIC LIGHTS 1 For particulars address THE BRUSH ELECTRIC CO. CLEVELAND. 01IIQ. 1892 Diaries and Physicians' Visiting Lists. Cathcart, Cloland & Co., 26 1 W&frLlagton ex. IndiauapolU, Inl. 10c per yard and upward

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