Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 February 1896 — Page 3

THE INDIANAPOLIS

JOURNAL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 189b

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Sale A dozen or more Rare Bargains in Every Departm'i Come this morning, if possible. Pettis Dry Goods Co There is no Cigar on the market that will compare with the . .. .. IMP i U 1 ior cents, une 1 trial will convince you. jisttuittvt., The famous "Dove" B utter XXXX Cracker looks like this. Insist on having the genuine. Nothing finer in fancy biscuits. At your grocers. A A HOME CRACKER CO. AMUSEMENTS. Tho lively action of "Eight Bells," its numerous scenic and trick features and the clever work of the Byrneses and their company make a- very entertaining per- ' formanee. it will be seen at the popular matinee at English's this afternoon and for the last time to-night. There is one scene in Ibsen's "A Doll's House in which Minnie Maddern Flske will appear during her engagement in this city next week, where this actress is said to show a power and thrilling effectiveness by what is called subdued emotion, not excelled by any emotional actress. It is displayed during the moments when the actress, as Nora, the wife, who has sacrificed herself for her husband, listens to his selfish ravings over the consequences that he fears will effect only himself. The situation Is one that gives the actor who personates the husband excellent opportunity for effective work, but It is said that Mrs. Fiske J the' dominating influence during the epit ode, although she sits through it almost as motionless as a statue and without ut- " .tfrlncr a word. "A Doll's House" Is to he !,tht Tuesday night bill. Mrs. Fiske, or Mlnhnle Maddern, as theater-goers better remember her, will open her Indianapolis en- ' gagement next Monday night at the Grand in "The Queen of Liars." which will be repeated at the Wednesday matinee. On "Wednesday night she appears in a triple bill. - Louis Roble, who for the past quarter of a century has managed Harry Miner's Bowery and Eighth-avenue theaters, New York, has placed a company on the road' which Is treating a sensation and making some managers of burlesque, vaudeville and extravaganza hustle to keep abreast of the times. Mr. noble has engaged the popular Washburn sisters and a supporting company of thirty people, who interpret an up-to-date spectacular extravaganza entitled "Fortuna. or the Princess Tough." which will be the Tark's attraction all next week. Among the specialty artists are Will Whiteman, the baritone: Emery and Marlow. the comedy duo; the Washburn sisters; Mason and Ryan, dialect comedians; Nellie Waters, the well-known vocalist; O'lirien. Jennlnxs and O'lirien. sketch artists and boxers In a grand athletic entertainment of the fistic art; Ruth Deshon. Lily Stone and twenty others constitute the balance of the company. The Gormans, In "The Gilhoolys Abroad," 'close with the usual two performances today. Richard Mansfield and his Garrlck Theater stock company, which includes Ucatrlce Cameron, Johnstone Eennett.Eleanor Carey, Jennie Eustace, D. H. llarkins, E. D. Lyons, Orrln Johnson and others, will be at the Grand next Friday and Saturday, playMng -A Parisian Romance" Friday night "lrince Karl" Saturday afternoon and "The Scarlet Letter" Saturday night. It has been almost six years since Mr. Manslield was list in Indianapolis.. Special scenery is carried for all three productions. The Rentz-Santley-Burlesque Company's engagement at the Empire closes with two performances to-day. Next week the Irwin Brothers' big vaudeville company will be .here. A New York paper has the following figures on salaries paid great dramatic artists: Sarah Bernhardfs salary is $1,500 a week. Vvette Gullbert received unJer her American contract, after she left Hammerstein. JT.Ouo a week, and Calve cams $1,200 for each of her appearances. Olga Nethersole earns ZQ a week. What with his salary and per-ctnta-je.of the receipts, John Drew makes In good times ZC0 a week. A competent leading man or woman like Henry Miller or Herbert Kelcey, Viola Allen or Isabel Irving, can Tie had for 30 a, week. The only player that has ever received, even in thN prodigal country, a salary equal to that of ltCihardt was ,Mme. ModVska. Edwin Booth, who knew nothing aoout the value of moniy, once engaged the Polish actress at a salary of $1.5M a week. 'The contract with Gullbert lasted only two weeks, and she now returns to the chf ap prices of Pari. Calve' contract lists five months, but during that time she ing only twice or three tinea week after which she returns to tho moderate salaries of Europe. Melbai receives Jl.rxo a nijrvht in this country, but in I'aris he is content with C0v a performance, nut Sarah Bernhardt' contract continues through ummer ami winter, and every Saturday night she pockets $1,500. Taking one thing with another, the actress is better off than the tlngers. Averaging the entire income el each performance, we should say that

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Calve earns $."0,C0O a year, Gullbert about VS.OOO, while Bernhardt is sure of $73,000 annually for five years. rKUSOXAL AND SOCIETY. R. J. Butcher, of Holyoke, Mass., is in the city. Mrs. Henry S. Fraser has as guests her mother and sister, Mrs. Wadsworth. Mrs. O. H. Root and Mrs. Frank Jar.es will give a luncheon Friday, of next week. Mr. and Mrs. William Gllmore Magulre have gone to Muncie to remain several weeks. Miss Helen Colclazer will be the guest of Miss Maria Woollen next week and will receive her friend3 there. Mrs. Rufus E. Hopkins, assisted by. Mrs. Michael Schumacher, entertained the Rhea Cinch Club Thursday evening. Miss Florence Coffin will entertain a number of friends, Monday evening, in honor of Miss Stamp, of Mount Vernon, O. Miss Twlname was the hostess for the young people of the First English Lutheran Church last evening, at her home. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Gillet entertained a few friends last evening for their guest, Mrs. Frank Noleman, of Centralla, III. Mrs. John W. Lovett, who has been making a brief visit to friends here, left yesterday to visit Mrs. N. K. Elliott at Terre Haute. ; Miss Harriet Sparks, of Connersville, will arrive to-day to spend a few t'ays with MLss Elizabeth Kate Lair, o Norm Pennsylvania street. Miss Bertha Wasson gave a small luncheon at ' her home in Woodruff Place in honor of Airs. Daniel Deprez and Mrs. Moris Drake, cf Sheibyville. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Darnell, Mrs. A. Y. Grant and Miss Fernetta Grant go to Greencastle to-day to spend a few days with Mrs. 'Darnell s parents. Miss Nora Michener, of Washington, D. C, is now the guest of Mrs. Alexander Jameson, No. 7C7 North New Jersey street, and will remain with her several weeks. The junior class of Butler College, consisting of about thirty-hve member?, was entertained at the home of Miss E'hia Wallace, 523 North Alabama street, last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Carter gave a small dance Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Anna Asmann, of Avondale, Cincinnati, who is visiting their niece. Miss Laura. ilaxtman. . Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Voorhees Brown have returned from their wedding trip and will be with Mr. and Mrs. Malott until they take possession of their home, No. 2SW North Meridian street. Mrs. M. It. Maxwell, who has been visiting her daughter, Airs. George Kittridge, in Chicago, arriveJ, last evening, to visit her son, Mr. Marvin Rice Maxwell, and wife, on North Delaware street. Mr. C. E. Coffin, when closing his home on North Pennsylvania street, 'presented the Young Woman's Christian Association two works in oil, which decorate the parlor of the new association rooms at No. 123 North Meridian street. Miss Elizabeth Ketcham, who Is one of the leading amateur singers of the city, gave a delightful song recital last evening at the rooms of the Y. W. C. A. The members and their friends were present to enjoy the pleasures provided. Mrs. Louis R. Levey, was the hostess for a small card party yesterday afternoon, the guests of honor being Mrs. Kern's house party. Carnations were the fragrant lloral decorations and each guest was presented with a souvenir sliver spoon. There was a meeting of the Daughters of the Revolution yesterday, to elect delegates to the national meeting at Washington. Mrs. Charles Fairbanks was chosen.

with Mrs. J. R. Lllley as alternate, and Mrs. Charles F. Sayles, with Mrs. Bement Lyman as alternate. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taggart gave a dinner at the Grand Hotel last evening for Mrs. Blauser, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Forgy and Mrs. Ellis, who are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kern. The other guests were Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Levey, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling R. Holt and Mr. and Airs. Kern. The Shakspeare Club met, last evening, with Miss Fidelia Anderson, at her home, on North Delaware street. A paper on "Banquo" was read by Mr. Joseph Taggart, and the conversation was ld by Miss Maud Plckerill. The paper on "Tne Supernatural in the Play," was read by Miss Mary Corwin, and the conversation was led by Dr. Rebecca Rogers. Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Albrecht gave a musicale to a few friends, last evening, at their home in Woodruff Place. There were a few choice flowers to brighten the rr.arJtels and the spacious rooms were flooded with light. During the evening some excellent music was listened to with appreciation by the friends. Among those taking part were Miss Margaret Wheeler, soprano; Miss Margaret Lockwxxid, violinist; Mr. Julius Wocher, 'cellist: Mrs. Herman ayles, soprano; Master Thad Rich, violinist, and the host, pianist. One of the selections was the "Angel's Serenade," sung by Miss Wheeler, with violin accompaniment by Miss Lockwood. The guests were all Woodruff Place people. The Soclaler Turnvereln gave a masked ball, last evening, at the Deutsche Haus, on East Michigan street. The grand march began at D o'clock to the music of an orchestra. Only those in mask were allowed to be on the floor until 11 o'clock, when masks were, removed and there was general dancing. The programme of dances was a large poster hung on the wall, and was exceedingly ornamental with masks and fancy figures. There was a gay assemblage and ail sorts of characters were represented. Some of the costumes were handsome, some unique, many were comical and the' antics of the comedians kept the lookers-on In the gallery interested. The success of the evening is due to- Mr. Armln Bohn, chairman, and Mr. Carl Ehlert, secretary of the arrangements committee, and Mr. William Klein, chairman of the committee on invitations and their corps of assistants. , Mr. and Mrs. James Mcllugh gave a handsome party, last evening, at their new home, at the corner of Meridian and Fourteenth streets. The guests were welcomed In the drawing room by Mr. and Mrs. Melius;!), who were assisted bv Mrs. L. Leonard, of Terre Haute, a visitor of Mrs. McHugh's. Miss Kelly, Miss Jeannette De Vore, Mrs. Bradshaw and Mrs. H. Frommeyer. The rooms were elaborately decorated with palms and ferns. In the first room were lilies of the valley and hyacmths, in the second pink and white rosf?, combined with the green, and in the dining room pink and green. The table ornamentation was stem glasses at each corner filled with pink roses and the table was canopied with smilax and rink satin ribbons. Nothing was1 used on the table but cut glass and silver, and. combined with the pink, was quite effective. The reception hall and the side hall, where the guests entered, were decorated with palms, smilax and vines. In the ball room on the third floor there was dancing to the music of an orchestra. About two hundred Invitations were sent out for he event. Mrs. Charles L. Bleler gave a delightful thimble party yesterday afternoon to her woodruff Place friends and a few who were former residents ot that pretty suburb. Miss Bleler was assisted by her sister, Miss May Henley. The house was daintily decorated with garlands of green, festoons of smilax and palms combined with flowers. In the reception hall were lilies of the valley and hyacinths, in the parlor Bermuda lilies and in the dining room daffodils. Conversation was accompanied by the music of harp and violin. The company included Mrs. Morris Drake of Shelbyville, sister of the hostess; Mm. P. B. Raymond, Mrs. Horace Eddy,' Mrs. W. W. Lowry, Mrs. Charles Iayman and sister, Mrs. Thlebaud of Springfield. O.; Mrs. R. M. Seeds, Mrs. If. A. Bingham and daughter, Mrs. A. F. Potts. Mrs. Fortune, Mrs. Messick, Mips Knube. Mrs. Hussey, Miss Wheeler. Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. G. B. Gaston. J.Irs. Rogers, Miss Ijockwood, Mr3. Bliss, Mrs. Camahan. .Mrs. Bright of Superior, Wis.; Mrs. Shepanl. Miss Wasson, Mrs. Post, Mrs. Spann. Mrs. Hacker. Mrs. Ayres, Mrs. Potts and the Missta Bieler. THE DRAMATIC CLUB. The January play of the Dramatic Club aa given last evening before a largo audience of members and visitors. Tho committee in charge was MTr and Mrs. S. Herbert Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Coburn. . The play was the "Three Hat." a comedy jy Her.ne;uln. anl was recommended to Mr. Collins by Frederick Paulding, the actor, as being a decidedly brisht play and .suitable fcr presentation by the talent in the Dramatic Club. The stage setting was the prettiest and most complete of any play yet given. The furniture, hangings, pictures and hrle-a-brac were all artistically and charmingly arranged. The cast was: Mr. Selwyn, Mr. Edson T. Wool Fred Bellamy, his friend, Mr. Irving San Brown; Captain Katsktll. Wallao KragDlbbs, the loy in buttons, Mr. E. E. Gates; Be sco Blithers, professor of penmanship Mr. Charles T. Vajen; Mrs. Felwyn, Miss Jessie Millar; Grace, her (laughter, Mis Katherlne Walllck; Tilly, the parlor maid Miss Lucy Herod: Lottie PUthtrs. Fred's lancee. Miss Martha Bradshaw. The cast ha been well rehearsed a:id evervth!n: moved smoothly, the- complications and novel situations bring skilfully brought ov.t and the audience enjovc-il the v.hole immensely. After the play there was the usual dnce. The perfcrmar.ee will be repeated Monday evening at the Propylaeurn. for the benefit of the Indiana School cf Nursing-. Among the out of town quests were Mrs. M. E. AVarae, Mr. Iialcilffe, Mr Deardorff. of Toledo: Miss Colclazer, cf Minneapolis; Miss Peals, of New Vcrk; Mr. J? y h uvd Mr- Fcie. of Chicago, ar.d MX. WWtcoab. of Cincinnati. u u

FAT! OF -HOLD-OVERS

TIIESC SEXATOIIS "WILL SIT IS TIIG NEXT LEGISLATURE. That I What Lending Lawyers TlilnU Why the Decision In 1892 Was Delayed. The general feeling among those who take an active part in politics seems to have settled somewhat after a careful reading of the decision of the Supreme Court In the apportionment case. The anxiety which was expressed on first reading It Is now giving way to a feeling of satisfaction that the court so thoroughly and conclusively discussed the question of its Jurisdiction in the matter. This decision Is looked upon as forever putting an end to gerrymandering in this State; consequently members of both parties who watch each other closely are well satisfied on that score, although still a little fearful of future complications over the question of hcld-over Senators. Smiley N. Chambers, in an interview yesterday, contended that as the two branches of the Legislature are the sole Judges of the qualifications of their own members, and the Senate has already admitted the holdover Senators as duly qualified, they must remain so during the term for which they were elected.. On the other hand, John R. Wilson, who usually speaks for the Democratic party on the legal questions that arise, says it Is clear to his mind that under the opinion of Judge Hackney the holdovers are merely Senators de facto and cannot hold longer than the next general election. This will be the great point of contention between the parties, and as it was not settled by the opinion It Is looked upon as a question that is likely to bring about Innumerable difficulties. John W. Kern was asked yesterday for an expression on the attitude of the parties. He did not give a very satisfactory answer. He declined to enter into any discussion of the matter, but simply said that It was a matter that would have be settled by the patriotism of the people, without explaining how their patriotism could be brought to bear on the subject. Attorney-general Ketcham declines to express an opinion on the effect of the decision or on its merits, but says he is glad that the question of gerrymandering has been settled forever In this State. He does not want to express any public opinion on the effects of the decision, because It Is more than likely he will be called on to render an official opinion on that subject. The feeling that there should be a special session of the Legislature seems to be growing. At first it was thought that as the two principal parties would have almost equal chances under the apportionment of 1S&3 it would probably be better to allow the next election to be made under it. Besides this, the leaders of neither party cared to risk condemnation by incurring the expense necessary for an extra session. Governor Matthews says he does not care to express any further views on the extrasession possibility until he has had time to fully consider the questions involved and consult with leaders of both parties. He does not seem to desire to take upon the Democratic party the responsibility, if It should finally be determined to call an extra session, but wants It to be done by the agreement of leaders of both parties. He has not expressed this view In that many words, but the conversations he has had with different people lead theon to think thoe are his views. There was some talk yesterday at the Statehouse about the advisability of calling a constitutional convention. It was argued that under the present Constitution there were other loopholes for unjust apportionments, and that there are other things that have arisen in the last few years that show the necessity of a revision of the Constitution. Mr. Ketcham was asked what would be the procedure in calling such convention. He said there is no provision In the Constitution for replacing It, but that he thought the proper means would be to pursue the course laid down for amendements. The Legislature should enact a law, to be submitted to the people at the next general or at a special election, providing for such a convention, and if it should be approved by tho people the Governor would issue a proclamation calling for the election of the members of the convention In accordance with the law adopted for the purpose. Although Mr. Ketcham has not talked for publication on the subject of a special session of the Legislature, friends who know his views say he favors the Idea and thinks there should be a special session. He thinks the Governor should have an understanding with the leaders on both sides that the session should not last more than five days and that the necessary bills could be drawn up before the meeting. The special session, he thinks, should also correct the law that requires county auditors and treasurers to earn their salaries in fees. Chairman Gowdy, of the Republican State committee, says he has said all he cares to on the question of the decision until after he has had an opportunity to thoroughly consider It and consult with Republican leaders. His statements made yesterday were simply his own thought on first reading the opinion, but he does not desire to do anything to commit the party to a line of action until all phases of the matter have had due consideration. THEY ARK SENATORS DE JtRE. A ew Point Ruined nn to the HoldOver Ofllcers. An attorney yesterday raised a point in the discussion over the hold-over Senators that has not yet received much, if any, attention in the consideration of the matter. "An examination of the apportionment of 1S3J, under which the Senators were elected, and that of 1S35, which now becomes operative," said he, "shows that only one of the twenty-five hold-overs. Senator MeCord, of Martinsville, who was elected for Morgan and Johnson counties, was elected for a district that is not composed of the same counties In the two laws The districts of the other twenty-four were not changed. There were only ten districts changed by the law of 1S93, and nine of these have Senators whose terms expire with the coming State election. It seems to me that as these men whose office is questioned were elected from the same districts that they would have represented under the act of 1SS3, they were legally elected under that act and become Senators de jure and not simply de facto. The case of the election of county superintendents last June is an example. There the Democrats met regardless of the law of 1S95, which provided that superlntenJents should be elected in August, and elected under the old law. It was held by the Supreme Court that the election under the old law was legal because the new law was unconstitutional. Why is it not the same with the hold-over Senators whose districts ara the same under both laws? The process of election was perfectly legal. It has been settled that a man cannot be held accountable for violating an unconstitutional law, or In other words, that if a law is contrary to the Constitution an act done In conformity to It Is not binding, except as it affects a third person or the public, and that aay person has a right to refuse to obey an unconstitutional law. With this reasoning I cannot see why it is not a fact that these Senators were really elected under the act of 1&S." This attorney thought the time is now ripe for a constitutional convention and that one should be called for the purpose of straightening a few of the existing tangles in the present Constitution. A LITTLE IXSIDE HISTORY. Itcnson the Supreme Court Delayed a Decision In 1SD2. Since the rendering of the opinion in the apportionment case, a little Inside history of the suit by which the law of 1891 was set aside, has come out. The authority for the story is absolutely reliable. The case was not at Issue until late In' the summer or early in the fall of 1892, the year of the biennial election. The Supreme Court Judges were urged to pass upon It, but refused to do so. The refusal was looked upon by many with much concern and numerous opinions as to reasons were advanced. Close frlenis of the judges tried to learn the cause of tne delay or get an inkling of the position of the court on the question, but all met a cold refusal. Recently it has become known that the court consulted and decided the case shortly after the pleadings had been completed, but then decided the opinion would not be handed down until after the election. It was held by the judges, in reaching this decision, that it was too late then to call a special session of the Legislature in time to enact another law before the election, or for nominations to be made to conform to tha law

of 1SS5. to decide It at that time would leave

the State without a. Legislature and none of the necessary laws could be passed for two years. The nominations had all been made and certified to the election board, and before the Legislature could meet and pass another law it would be too late for the election to proceed under the Australian ballot law. The terms of all members of the Legislature expire at the time named for the . election of their successors, and not, like many other offices, at a certain stated time or when their successor has been duly elected and qualified. To have passed the regular time for the election without electing another General Assembly would have left the State with Just twentyfive Senators with a right to sit as a part of the Legislature. It was for this reason that the court refused to listen.tn the pleadings of many political leaders to announce Its decision. GAINS AND LOSSES. Tly the Clmngr Marlon Connty Will De the Greatest Loser In the State. The gains and losses of the different counties In senatorial representation by the change from the apportionment of 1S33 to that of 1S8T are as follows: Clinton, Boone and Montgomery counties gain onesixth of a Senator each, Hancock, Brown and Shelby counties each gain one-third, Morgan and Johnson counties each lose one-sixth and Marion county loses one and one-sixth. By the change In Representative districts tho gains and losses by counties will be as follows: La Porte, Starke, Elkhart, Shelby and Lawrence counties will each lose one-sixth of a Representative; Blackford. Tipton, Madison and Harrison counties will each lose one-third; Kosciusco, Allen and Tippecanoe will each lose one-half, and Marion county .will lose one and onesixth. Adams, Jay, Clinton, Jennings, Scott and Crawford counties will each gain one-sixth; Pulaski. Hancock, Jefferson, Orange, Dubois, DeKalb and Noble will each gain one-third, and Huntington, Wayne ana Henry counties will each gain one-half. ' It Was 1S8.5, Xot 105. In the tabulated statement -of the vote of 1892 by representative districts, according to the law of S83, printed in the Journal yesterday, a typographical error made it read "under the law of 1S95," when it should have read "under the law. of 18S5." THE REPORT ON PARKS - ..!l.Vir . ' i' A "SPEEDWAYn,i 2,900 FEET LONG FOR TUB FALL CREEK CHAIN. Also a Dlcycle Path Forty Feet WideHistory of the Older Parks of the City. The report of the Park Commissioners was filed with Mayor Taggart yesterday afternoon. The report is a resume of the work which has been done by the board, all of which has been made known from time to time. The report of the superintendent of parks is included. The latter relates chiefly to the Fall creek system. It Is estimated that for a boulevard from Washington street to Hammond's Park, at a width of two hundred feeti about 220 acres of ground will be necessary. It is suggested that a forty-foot bicycle path be constructed from Capitol avenue to Sutherland avenue. The suggestion is also made for a "speedway" 2,900 feet long, for fast driving within the system. The first park of the chain is located east of White river and south of Michigan street. A dam of stone near the National bridge Is advised as a means of making the river more beautiful. By a dam in Fall creek, near its mouth, the report says, it will be possible to have a lake of 120 acres. The report of the Park Commissioners shews that there are 116.62 acres of parks within the control of the board. During last year $13,155.97 was appropriated for park purposes, of which only $4.77 reverted back to . the treasury: Garfield Park cost 110,963.61, the dam taking $G,bi0.f0 of the amount. Military Park received the benefit of $2,331.14; University., Square $1,231.79. Brookside Park $1,152.36,. .St. Clair Park $739.40. The park extension survey cost $631.63: the engineering cost $Si2.12, while the office expenses were $306.85. The commi.loners review the work which has been done and refer to the hope entertained ,for the establishment of a complete system. A report from Colonel Holloway, giving a description of the different parks, with their histories, is Included In the general report. GARFIELD TARK'S HISTORY. The history of the parks is known to but few people, although '.some of it is quite interesting. Colonel Holloway, in his report on this subject, says: "This park is situated in the extreme southern part of the city and has an area of ninety-seven acres. It was acquired during the year 1873 at a 'cost of $109,590, having been paid for in city bonds, which were redeemed during the past year. This ground was originally selected, purchased and Inclosed by the Indianapolis Fair Association In 1871, which was intended to supplant the Indiana State fair by a more liberal policy and encouraging racing on a first-class mile track by the best horses in the country. One fair was held In 1872, but was not a success, and the association was forced to sell their grounds. Sheriff N. R. Ruckle buying the same and afterward sold it to the city for park purposes. For some years it was known as the Southern Park, but its name was changed by the City Council to Garfield Park, Immediately after the death of our martyred President In 1881. After Its purchase by the city it was leased by the Indiana Trotting- Association, whose purpose was to carry out the programme of the projectors of the Indianapolis Fair Association as to races, and they held two or three meetings, the mostlmemorable being that of July 10, 1874, when the noted horses Red Cloud, the great Indiana favorite, Goldsmith Maid, Judge Fullerton and others were pitted against each other. "Very little was done toward the permanent improvement of this park until the present Park Commissioners were appointed, in April, 1895, except that the Commercial Club of this city, in providing food for the unemployed during the depressing winter of 1893-4, caused a great deal of work to be done in the way of excavating the bed for the present lake In the park, but nothing in the way of systematic work and permanent Improvement was attempted until last May. MILITARY PARK. "When the capital of Indiana was located at this point Congress donated four sections of land to the State, and the Legislature, by an act, approved Jan. 27, 1827, authorizing the sale of lots in Indianapolis, set aside the tract of fourteen acres now bounded by West, New York, Blackford and the canal, 'for military purposes. It was covered with forest trees and was not used except by the State Board of Agriculture for their annual State fairs, when held In Indianapolis.' "In April, 1801, Governor O. P. Morton converted the same into a military camp and named it 'Camp Sullivan in honor of Jeremiah C. Sullivan, colonel of the Thirteenth Indiana Volunteers, which regiment was among the first to rendezvous in that camp. It was used continuously as a military camp during the war, except for a short time during the fall of 1SG3, when the State fair was held there, in connection with a State sanitary fair, the proceeds of which amounted to about $40,0(0. During Its occupancy by troops a large majority of the trees died from neglect and Injuries received from causes incident to camp life, when at the close of the war it had the appearance of a deserted barnyard. In 18C6 Mr. George Merritt, one of our public-spirited citizens who resides In its vicinity, obtained the verbal permission of the Governor and State officers to its improvement and use as a public park. The firm of Merritt & Coughlen subscribed $1,000, and others residing in the same locality also subscribed small amounts, on condition that the City Council would appropriate an equal amount, which was done, and the work of Improvement was carried on under the direction of Mr. Merritt, who acted as custodian for several years by appointment of the City Council, without compensation, and he has made liberal expenditures on hts own account each year since to Improve the same. "In 1S9. the State University, at Blcomington, being desirous of securing a large endowment for that institution, urged the. passage of a bill by the Legislature to sell 'University Square' and devote the proceeds to that purpose. This bill was supported by Hon. Jf.mes Hughes, an exceedingly able lawyer, who represented Monroe county in the Senate, which was received with some favor by some of the members from the outside counties, who saw in It an opportunity to assist the State University without voting money out of the treasury. When the debate was about concluded Hon. John Cavin. ex-Mavor of Indianapolis, who represented Marion

county In the Senate made a speech against Its sale, Fhowing by the records and laws that It was "set apart for university purposes' and that it was intended that it should be used for the site of a university, and could not be sold for the benefit of the State University or any other purpose. When Senator Cavin had concluded Senator Hughes said he had not examined the case as closely as had the Senator from Marlon, and was now satisfled that the Legislature had no right to sell the property, and moved the indefinite postponement of the bill, which was done, and the question of disposing of or Interfering with this square has never been suggested since that time. UNIVERSITY SQUARE. "Universrty Square was set apart by the Legislature of 1S27 for university purposes, and at their session of 1S32 they authorized Its lease for a term of thirty years for a county seminary, which resulted in the erection of a two-story brick building on the southwest corner, fronting on New York street. The first teacher to occupy the same was the late Gen. Ebenezc-r Dumont. He was succeeded by William Sullivan, Rev. William A. Holllday and other noted teachers. ,It was the fi rst church of Henry Ward Beecher, and was used as a meeting place for a number of churches which were too weak to erect buildings of their own. A number of offers were made to lease portions of the square for churches female seminaries, etc., but were not carried out and as late as 1S50 the Governor and State officers were authorized by the Legislature to sell an acre of the same to the Indiana Abury University, for a medical department of that institution, but the appraisement, $3,506, was deemed too high, and the sale was not made. It was occupied as a city High School from 1S3 to 1SG9, and was torn down 4n I860. At this time the west half of the square north of the seminary was used as a playground, while the east half was a clover field and was occasionally used as a cow pasture, until it was inclosed in a high board fence for baCtoen ascensions, fire-works, etc., and the local papers of that time mention an exceptionally fine exhibit of fire-works given there as late as July 4, 1860. Subsequently the ground was cleared and used as a drill ground for Indiana troops, and it was the rallying ground for the 'Silver Grays and other companies of home guards that enlisted to do battle with the redoubtable rebel raider John Morgan. The square remained an open and unsightly common until 1866. when John S. Spann, Dr. Mears and other citizens residing in the vicinity, solicited and received subscriptions from their neighbors amounting to $3,000, which was expended in grading the same and planting trees. After which it was Inclosed in a high picket fence and closed against mischievous boys, vandals and cows for over ten years, in order to give the ttrees an opportunity to mature. The fence was removed about fifteen years since and walks laid out. For several years the city florists maintained the flower beds free of cost, and evening concerts were given there during 'the summer months. Several years since the Odd Fellows cf Inci'lana crecirei a rplendld bronze statue of ex-Vice President Schuyler Colfax, in the southwestern part of the park, placing the same upon an emblamatlc pedestaS. It was in this square that ex-President Harrison received and addressed the hundreds of delegations that visited thh city to call upon him, during the memorable presidential campaign of 1SS8." The Commissioners Meet. The Park Commissioners met yesterday afterm on and after listening to the reports made to the department dlsrisJ the park projects under consideration. The commissioners wish to begin at once gaining possession of the ground along White river, from Washington street north, necessary to form the chain of parks. The first work will be done on this section.

A COMPANY FOR CUBA A MEETING OF THE . INTERESTED YOUNG 3IEX HELD LAST NIGHT. An Expedition May Leave Indlannpolis Next Month if Cuban Junta Furnishes the Funds. For several months past a band of young men has been holding meetings in this city to complete the organization of a company, for tho cause of Cuba. Last night one of these meetings was held in the downtown district and progress in the arrangements was reported by a leader. The men do not feel so much encouraged in obtaining an opportunity to fight for the freedom of the islanders as .they did several months ago. At that time hope ran high that the Cuban junta would furnish funds for transporting the men to tho seaboard and to the island, but It 6eems the Cuban leaders in New York have grown somewhat cautious. It was stated, last night, that a letter had been received from President Palma announcing that tho Cuban party in tho United Statca was not organizing expeditions, as such a procedure is contrary to law. The men at the meeting thought this -was a "blind," for the letter continued by inviting further correspondence. It was suggested that perhaps the Cubans in New York did not care to meet the traveling expenses of men who were so far inland. As to the idea of holding a mass meeting, at which sympathy for the insurgents might be expressed. President Palma gave a hearty indorsement, offering to serjd Agent Pierra or some other prominent Cuban to speak. The meeting last night was addressed by one young man who has had considerable experience under arms lor different causes. There are nearly fifty men in Indianapolis now enthused with the plan of joining the army of the insurgents and they have 'been carefully picked. Most of them, it is stated, belong to local militia companies and have had military' experience to that extent. They are little concerned about pay for their services in Cuba, but many of them are unable to make the necessary outlay to reach the scene of war. One of the young men is a surgeon with considerable hcsfj-H-al practice. One cf the leaders stated to a Journal reporter, last night, that an agent from Uhe Cuban junta would probably be here in several weeks and that if transportation wa3 furnished, an expedition would leave In-iianapaiis the latter part of February. DEATH OF JOHN CARTEtt. A Pioneer of lndinnapolls Other Cltltena Pas Avvny.

John Carter, a pioneer of the city, died at his home, No. 765 North New Jersey street, yesterday. He was stricken wit a apoplexy on Tuesday after returning home from down town. Mr. Carter came to this city early in 1834. He was born in Guilford county, North Carolina, in 1823. His youth was spent at Plainfield, Ind., where in 1J63 he married Mary Lindley. With William Hadley and David Taylor he organized the Friends' Church of this city. He was a member cf the old-time dry goods firm of Vales, Moore & Carter, whose store was at the corner of Washington and Meridian streets. Atterward he was in the real-estate business with John S. Spann and for the last few years he has been engaged in the same business. Mr. Carter has three sons living in this city, Anson H., Fink L. and Oliver L. The funeral will be held Monday, morning. An Old LKlKunt Dend. The funeral of Thomas Wren, a former prominent, street contractor, will be held to-morrow afternocn from St. John's Church. Mr. Wren was a contractor at a time the improvements were just beginning. One improvement in which he was interested got in the courts and for many years the Wren case has been a familiar one to attorneys. Early In the sixties Mr. Wren graded and graveled Capitol avenue, between McCarty and Garden street The property owners would not pay for tho improvements, so in !So3 Mr. Wren brought suit against the city. The case was decided against him In the lower courts, but the decision was reversed by the Supreme Court. The amount claimed by him was $12,127.42. A few years ago the case was compromised. Mr. Wren lost financially by his suit, but he felt justice was on his file ar.d he continue.! the fight. Mr. Wren was bom in County Kerry, Ireland, in 184S. He leaves a widow and six children. -.The St. Paul Cnraiupmrnt. The executive committee of the council of administration of the G. A. R. will not meet until the latter part of February. Commander in Chief Walker believes the railroads In the Western Passenger Agents Association will grant the demands of t-0rA. IL concerning rates. - Til FIccrr, xz-Z'.H C:zlz. Jcz, 11 T"

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THE) MoELWAIXB-RIOnARDQ CO., WR0UQHT-IR0N PIPE and BOILER TUBES Steam, r Fitters Gas and diju. , Tools, Water l H J Hose Goods. ' Lr . Goock Eion Stttia Pocps, EIU Supplies. C3 G 04 West Maryland Street (nMrHManrnMHMMMrMnHri i - - - -. , - - " " T " " ' - COPY OF STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF TIIR IMTED STATES HHATVCJI OF T1IC Northern Assurance Com'y On the 31st day of December, 1895. Located at Monadnock lilock. Dearborn street, Chicago, IlL Home Office: London, England. G. I!. LERMIT, Manner, Tim amount of Its capital !s I ....f 13m.O'W The amount of Its capital iail np U l,i 0,vi THE ASSETS OF THE COM PAX Y IX THE l. S. AI1E AS FOLLOWS! Cash on Land and In the liand of agen.8 or other person f05,f?!.O Real estate unincumbered 115,0U.UJ ltouils and stocks owned by the company, bearing Interest at the rate of 3-7 ier cent at per -hednle filed, uiirket value ...l ; l,vi.2.07 Debts lor premiums 2l4,2X8i Total assets ftt,0l2,U8.:i LIAIHLITIES. Amount owin, and not due, to banks or other creditors '. f 041.44 L-wfccx adjusted and due Iah es adjusted and not due ) flt.nt."4 I Aidses unadjusted , t'M) f. I Losses In sueu&e, watting for further proof z.r.d.v Kelnpurane on lo'ses 4.m.o- M.Wik AH other claims agilust the company iH,.;ii.?i Amount netevsaiy to reinsure ouutanJlug ricks , lUjsOJ.l'J Total liabilities fi,!;,i6J.tt The greatest amount In any one rlTi, $Ti,0O3.

State of Indiana. Office of Auditor of Slate: I, the undersigned A.-dltor or State of mstit or la Wxix, rnri"r cer:lfy thiMa a'lmlt a firrsit es 1 of the ttatenieut of the condition r the ab3ve-;nntloni I company oath 31 ; diy o Den-ns.. 14J, si Known by the original Kivtera;nt, aad Vil tiii ill oirti a it inn.it in'ui Mi lntili on ;a. In t?s;i:nony wuereof, 1 hiri.iutj stiDicrlOj my uanii tal mynTlclat aal, tli 27th Ciyof eai. January, l'.trt. A. C DAILY, Auditor jf Stat.

COPY OF STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE Firemans Fund Insurance Company On the 31st day of December,, 1S95. Located at No. 431 California street, San Francisco, CaL DAVID J. STAVLEH, Trebldent. 1J. FAYMONVILLE, Secretary. The amount of Its capital 1 f I ,)iO,f)0 Hie amount of iti capital paid up 19 1,XXj,(W0 THE ASSETS OF THE CO 31 PAX Y ARE AS FOLLOWS I Keal etate unincumbered fll.TVl.)") I'a! on hand aud In bank ivj.i;.t3 Uoiubt and mocktt ow ned by the company, bearing Inlet est at the rate of ier rent., as rr M-hed ule tiled, market value , I.TlO.fiTJ.O) Loans on bonds and inortSMrs of real etat. worth double the amount for which tha samel mortgaged, and free from any prior incumbrance 4?1.2 J.s Loan MH-uieu by '-oliaterals 1V3jI ! l'remlums In cour.n of codectiou :). .7i All other securltlts and marine bllU receivable...., , , Krt.oixt Total assets ftlD.OV&.Si LIAIHLITIES. Losses adjusted and not due .. ; Lomch unadjusted and in susj en-e, watting for further proof f f !?3.ttl.t2 Allother claims agattst the company lnt'tAi Amount necessary to re insure outstanding risks 1,1,51 l; Total liabilities ll.iJl.m The greatest amount In any one risk, f?s,n

State of Indiana, Office of Auditor tf Ma'.c: I, the undersigned, Auditoof state or the state of In liana, heraby certiry tha. tin above Is a rnrrert copy of the statement of the condition ot the .bjvt-ine:itl njd company, ou tha aisl day of December, l&'i, 41 bhown by the original tatemenr, and that the sal I or:glnl statemsnt li n jw on file In ths office. in testimony thereof, 1 hereunto ubicrlte iuv uam anl afnt my o.r.etsl Mat. this 2 5th day ot f ?eal1 January, 1M. A. C DAILY, Auditor ot Stats.

COPY OF STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION

OF

LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF VIRGINIA On the 31st day of December, 1895. I o.ated at Main, comer of Ninth street, Richmond, Va. G. A. WALK EI, lresldent. JAS. W. I'J-'CRAM, Secretary.

The amount ff its capl al Is Tl-a ntfwwifif nf I c iiiat at tii t 1 m I i

THE ASSETS OF THE C03IPAXY AHE AS FOLLOWS i rach on hand and tn the han.U of agents or thr persons Ileal estate unincumbered jJoudM ow.e.l by the etmpany, bearing Interest at the rata of percent., as er schedu Med, muikrt Tame '. Loans ou i oliclcs Loans on bonds and luort jraes ft realeute worth double the amount for Ahibtii? muis is mortjiased, t ud free .fi o u any rior incumbrance , Iebt for pramuun Allother feocurlt.es

Total assst

LIAIHLITIES. Amount owlni; and not due to ban or other c-edltrs , 1 swjta ti!tul nn.l tint !tia

All other cJalmt aga'nst the rotuitauy prepaid preuluint and inteiesV

Amount necetMary reinsure outstanding ris Total llaUlltlcj The greatest amount In any one risk. $.0.03)

Ftate of Indiana, Office of Auditor or State: I, tbe tinderdtfned. Auditor of state of the State or Indiana. tarer certify that th aboTl U a reiTf ct eo f or the statement or tLe ccnd.t.oa of the above-mentioned company, oa th J lit day of lerv r UJJ rt khown by the original statement, and that :be said original statement la now on til in this one' v ' ' In testimony whereof. I hereunto subtenbe- my name and a2i tny r.e.al sal. tl'iTTCa I'tyc' fSKAU) January. - A. C DAILY. Ao-ilt-ct t'ti'.i

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