Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 January 1897 — Page 3

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New York Store Established ISS3. Affrnts for notterlck rtterna.

Real Reductions in Ladies' Coats $35, $45, $38, $35, and $30.. $20 and $15 $12 and $10 Cnowat!. $15.00 coS? $9.89 $4.69 SECOND FLOOR. o Big Sales will be all week. If it's barwant come. The Tw continued gains you Pettis Dry Goods Co. MANY IMITATORS But no superior, has . . Princess Flour Do not accept a blended or spring wheat Flour as its equal. Drs. Coughlin & Wilson, Dentists S. "W. cor. Market and I'enn. sts., opp. P. O. Formerly in "Tho Denison." Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for Its great leavening strength and henlthfulnes a. Assures the food against alum and all forms of adulteration common to the cheap brands. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO..-NEW YORK. AMUSEMENTS. Grand "An Enemy to the Klnsr." A fow more picturesque scenic play3 with tb faithful detail of mellow lights, m'3ty perspective, ivy-grown castlo walls and cliain-rattling' drawbridges which E. H. Sothern has Introduced in "An Enemy to the King" and Sir Henry Irving's muchpraised mastery in stage craft will be seriously rivaled in this country. Theater-goers had heard of this new play In which Sothern was coming this year and they were present at the Grand last night in largo numbers to enjoy the production.. Whllo there seems to bo a little less of Sothern in tia romantic drama than In his older plays, tub illusion comes, perhaps, from the fact that tuere 13 really more of others, the action embracing nearly thirty characters. All are necessary to the subject treated, leaving less personal distinction for the star. The Huguenot wars are called up a a theme and the exciting events pictured come during one of the outbursts of Huguenot spirit thirteen years after the historical St. Bartholomew's day. Sothern's character Is that of Ernanton da Launay, leader of the Huguenot rebels: The spirit of the time, as modern readers of history have learned to regard it. is vividly suggested through a little romance woven in the play. The real Huguenot spirit may not bo there, but an attempt is made to portray It in .the chanting of the Calvinlsts. It is rather the Inspiration of the followers of Navarre fighting for glory and the valor of men inspired to heroic deeds for bright eyes and chivalry's sake rather than for tho cross. The crusade sentiment had passed three centuries It-fore the time of the play. It is In tho portrayal of valiant character defying any dangtr for love that gives Sothern his opportunity In "An Enemy to tho King." There is a brilliant Mt of sword play in tho opening act in defence, of the ever-present fair woman, quickly followed by a rapid scene of love making to show tho temir with which a knight of the liftmen century could deliver impassioned utteiances. In this act Do Iaunay. disguised as a servant, meef the beautiful Julie Do Varion. Ills capital exhibition with the word and subsequent gallantries betray him and his Huguenot affiliations. Hut Julio docs not learn that he is the famed Huguenot captain whom she has wt out to betray to the governor as the price of her father's release from prison. . De Iaunay otters to conduct her to tho lair of tho Huguenot fox without knowing the obfect of her visit. Jt was natural that they fall in love before the retreat in the forest is reached. The second act Is noisy with love making, wine drinking and further Hashing of swords. There is also a burlesque knight-errantry scene furnishing comedy action and preparing the way for the drugged wine episode in whkh Ie Iaunav soon figures. A party of ttfteenth-cntufy cutthroats are cleverly overcome and one after another d.sarmed by Do Launay, who then springs a theatrical climax and. declaring his identity to the befuddled followers of the King. Julie is present at the scene and quite propl erly faints on tho discovery that her protector Is the valiant tighter ami the man whom she had promised to betray. The next act is at the old deserted castle where the Huguenots hold their rendezvous. Julie, In spite of her love, has sent word to 'the governor to come and take tho fox, but in the conflict of emotions that follow during a strong scene with Do J-iunay ho repents and deserts the castle to return and mend the wroug. Knowledge of hr treachery comes to the Huguenot captain, but he refuses to believe th story. Hastily slaying one man for suggesting the suspicion ho starts on the lady's trail and thus defeats the governor's retainers sent to trap him. Arriving at tho governor's retreat on the heels of Julie, De Launay meets the governor ami his good lighting secretary overcomes both and is properly 'rewarded by the trusting lov. of tho woman who had found it impossible to carry out her conrpact of dishonor. Tho play ends with an exciting due!, during which tho furniture is overturned, the seen, ry cut to ri'onpis and more Catholic Mood is spilled Thrnih all these exciting adventures Sothern his a grand I - heroic n:-. Thrc i little modem sincerity In the piece. but the events are a succession of pictures tha please and ?nteituiu Miss Mary Hampton is tho Juli, and an able supporting actress to Sothern. The prouuetion xcclls in Kf t in i y hTTi dramatic action anything; in the j-.ime lino of plays that .Mr. Sothern h is M.'.gtd. le .shov.s himself as graceful with the .-word a-s lie has always I t en in lovmaki'ig an 1 his climaxes an- rapid and p'.hM high with passion and romantic- thrill-. "An Kn.-my to the King" will remain over to-morrow, with a matinee. rnrL-Mi!piiidkN of rw York." Thrr. U a tnimp In 'The Si.na!k. of Nv f rk" at,th- park Th.t.-r thi uoi-k who Is tnu li more than ordinarily interfiling. Toward the clwe of the fon t avt tMi tr:ini; entertains himself an1 the uudi".ee with a c!-tr eccentric dame ant h.t m:2iulaivi. It Is an vl l i!ty. t!..n- with n r i iri.i 'i,. -kill. in I newr f.oU to Hin Mth t!.f f.. ::.-n. t . r!,.!M- Al irl. Ii. who tkt-s lh.; p)!t, 1.!(,1 it f.'iiM,;i, ,tf, i when Jais ;irt ki i'Ii w ; . t - 1 ! i -, , ,..?' htri J. a' thin J.- ri :. ! I I til l, hi-; .'il s.-;.iry. and Kt tt. mi -r ! iUI- j. are ir:tf.dac..,i in Uy. out- of tl.t- ! i l-in? a i.hi-i j j,,.t. Thf h.u; ii.i '. iii.ii) !-.ti-, t I.- iiiK is i r stl!r k t-ar is u .!: e- ir.-eh amu.-t in m "The Hi.! 'v;il i f ..-w V.tS." ui..ati-'.a ja . ,t. uk hitu-itl.ir . i: I a tt r.R i.itl.i Ir m i. Tin,t ttn.tioi.al etijK.Je l ver iy'a rflve ln:u the

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h-i r.f t!i theater into a tark cf nhall-iw watr. It a a rlskjr i lunije that thfr ehampi'-n lir Tnakrs twice aei day at the clufe ot the third act. where he rescues the heroine from drowning. It Is net expl.iire. how the hrroine could drown In mill a shallow waltr. The I'ark was J imiiil iHFt ntght. hun'liflu Man-lir.tr u; all evfnlr.g. nd this big dive crat-d much nthUHi.ism. The theater was alfo crowded at the niatlnoe. The Cinematographe's return was a great satisfaction, anj the r.ev pictures were as warmly received as any cf the preceJir-g sts. Thv? ferryboat in the Kat river, the arrivHl cf the Paris express, the hahtc at play and th? nw cavalry eharpe are evidently the favorites. The views are shown at 'Z:'2 o'chvrk in th afternoon and 9:2) o'clock at nit;ht. "The Sidewalks of New York" l finely ptagel, and its Ag ca.t Is well chosen. It remains all week at the Park.

Kmplre Mll Scnuallon." Flynn and Sheridan's "VAk Sensation" fhow oiene,i it the Empire yesterday afternoon for a three vys engajrement. The jerformance is essentially the same as It was on its former appearance earlier in the season. It includes both cMored and white r-erformers. and four koutakouta dancers, under the management of Mont Mrlnzo, who i-eryi?t3 in makir.g the same sieoh he did when he had the ladies her befor. The colored- contingent includes am ng others the graceful Cakewalk performers. Itiliy and Willie Farrell, always favorites here: Smart and Williams, sketch artists, an J a number of handsome "Creoles." Of th work of the Caucasian, the grotesque dance of Lancaster and Collins, two Kuriple vounc women. Is the most attractive feature. .Miss t?ophi Thorne does a very artl:-tie cK f dance, with the assistance of Thomas V. Smith and a nurnl-er cf young women: Cunningham and Gnuit. "the orhMnnl brutal brothers." d.- a knockaU'Ut turn that would be a Fucces were it not for their attempts at imitating Johnny Iiay. The rrformanee oens anl closes with lively burIe.jue. It was announced from the Mape last nitrht that th re would be a content in kouta-kouta dancing between two of the young women of Mrinzo's quartet this evening for a poid medal and the settlement of an inclpent Jealousy between them. The usual matinee will be given today and to-morrow. Shakupearean Actor Dead. . ST. LOLTF, Jan. 11. WTilitm Stafford, known to old theater poers as head of the Stafford company in fchakspearean characters, and once a member of the Uooth and Uarrett company, died suddenly to-day. He was born in Louisville, Ky. rVotea of the Stage. Hoyt's "A Black Sheep" will be at Marlon next Thursday, iluncie Friday and Lafayette Saturday. Sol Smith Ilussell played last week In Chicago t over J11.W0. I1j new play, "A Bachelor's Romance," which Indianapolis will see next week, has been an enormous success. Fanny Rice and her clever company will be at the Grand the last half of this week in her latest nuccesfes, "At the French Fall" and "A Flower Girl of Paris." which are aald to be the best plays Mls Rice has ever had. They permit the introduction of an abundance of pretty music and all of Miss Rice's clever epeclalties. VERNER STILL ABIDES HERE. The Notoriety Attached to llln Wine Sappers) Didn't Phuse llim. "M. A. Vernor, Pittsburg." Is the way It appears on tho register at the Denison. It was supposed for awhile that the notoriety he achieved by his wine supper last week and the larger affairs of a similar nature piven two years ago, had caused him to shake lloosier dust .from his feet and hie himself back to smoky Fittsburpr. but no such pood luck was In store for those who are hoping for some legislation this winter that will givo tho people of this city the rlrht to control their own streets. Mr. Verner is back at tho Denison. and la-t evening was enjoying the handshakes of many bid acquaintances. REFORM OF CURRENCY. (Concluded from First Pa pre.) necessary weight with Congress to make a one-money buis in this country. Many of our tinanciers East say that the election has settled the money question; we arc here to learn more." Evan Thomas,of the New York Stock Exchange, said: "We New Yorkers have about arrived at tho conclusion that the earth is revolving' in tho opposite direction from its usual wont, and that the sun now rises in tho West and sets in the Ea.st, and this idea of a one-money system is the greatest this country has ever known, and until it is settled wo will have no certain state of affairs." John E. Mcintosh, of Auburn. X. Y., one of the leading manufacturers of that city, said: "Eastern sentiment for remedying our currency system is quite favorable and nothing but th best results are expected from this meeting. A settlement of monetary affairs is of the greatest need to manufacturers." Said T. M. Osborne-, Auburn, N. Y., manufacturer of farming and agricultural implements: "What is necessary to all kinds of trade is to put the financial system on some civilized basis, disregarding any -question of party; and I do not consider tho election has settled anything. The business men, as far as I know, are much Interested." The delegation from Macon, ia.. arrived yesterday and is at the Hates House. Maj. V. L..ROSS, of Macon, Ga., an elector on the Democratic sound-money ticket, stated, when seen: "I am glad of the convention; the country needs it. Some settled money basis is absolutely necessary, and we have come prepared to act on any good suggestions made." W. McE. Johnston, of Macon. Ga., representative of the banking interest, snid: "We are hero for Information as much as anything else, but think many good plans will be developed which will enable us to avoid the frequocX panto. Georgia is much interested in the convention and expects groat developments." S. It. Jaques, wholesale grocer, Macon, Ga,, said: "I came to look, ll3ten and devour. I have no decided views, but intend to lend all of my aid In effecting some acceptable plan." Augustus E. Willson, of Louisville, who is one of tho strongest of the new crop of Kentucklans forging to the front, arrived last evening. "I have come here with no plan." said Mr. Wilson, "and I doubt whether a satisfactory plan can be formulated in so short a time. It is my idea that we have come here to voice the sentiment of the business men of tho country, not that our currency is in a dangerous condition, but that it is not fitted for our rapidly expanding prowth as a commercial nation. There is a gradual but constant narrowing of the basis upon which our bank circulation is built as the bonded debt of the country is gradually extinguished. That currency has safety, elasticity and all the elements that rx to make up the best form of currency that has yet been devised, but with tho narrowing of the basis of circulation it is losing its elasticity, and every once in a while we strike a congested condition when our commerce is tied down with ropes of iron. That Is a financial stringency. These things aro bound to occur occasionally under any system, but it is possible to devise some means by which they will not como so frequently." M. Li. Crawford, of Dallas, Tex., who was here as a delegate from that State to the National Democratic convention. Is at the Rates, the only delegate who has arrived from that State, and probably the only one who will be here. Mr. Crawford says lie does not look for any others on account of the long distance. The lack of numbers, he says, does not mean that there Is no interest in the convention in his State. "The business men down there," he said, "think this conference will do down in history as one of the notable events of the century, tho same as will the recent national convention. It is a thing of vast importance to the people of the country and none realize that better than the business men of Texas. There they are almost a unit for certain reform in the currency system, but do not confound that with reforms along the line 01 the recent silver platform; they do not want that, and less now than before the election. What they want Is changes In our system which wiil give an elastic currency and at the same time a currency that will bo absolutely safe. The free-silver sentiment Is fast passing away. Now 1 will tell you what 1 will do. I am not a rich man by any means, but I will give J."J to any m;ui who will point out to me a single thing in any one of Ids speeches where Mr. Rryan made a statement during the campaign that contained grain of common sense. Print that in the Journal and see if anylody can show such a statement from him." Mr. Crawford has a little paper In his Inside pocket which no expects to read to the convention. It i. a paper that deals entirely with the national banking law. Mr. Crawford is a lawyer, but he has also la-en a stockholder and director in the City National Rank of Dallas. The Length of Sneeehe. There Is a disposition to limit the length of speeches, and the convention will probably adopt a rule permitting a delegate to talk not more than ten minutes. In presenting a resolution the author will be given live minutes, if neetssary. to read or explain It. but if more time is required the resolution will go to the proper committee without reading The in-Ctssity of some su-h rule s ems apparent to most of the del gates, who wNIi to see the business transacted expeditiou-dy. I.I t tie Decoration In the Hall. There are no elaborate decorations in ! Tomllrson Hall for the convention. A few festoons of bunting and several larTe Mags have been ued. The prcs has b en allotted sixty seats en the st.i;e. and provisions made ur.-Jtr - t. for telegraph operators. The rear .iKetnent of s.ats .tives fcoven aisles to tho mailt audiioiium. .

OPPOSE GRADE TRACKS

SOITII-SIIIE PHOPE11TY OW.MjIS HOLD A 3IEETJ.(i TO PItOTEST. Work Iionrd Scored for Crnnlin; Pciinyl van in Company a Franchise Employes of Com puny Attend. Last night South Side property owners met at Mozart Hall to discuss the question whether or not tne Pennsylvania Railroad Company should lay more tracks on Delaware street. The South Side was largely represented by a delegation of its leading citizens, and the meeting was one more of indignation than anything else. The meeting was called to order by Isaac King, and Eorenz Schmidt was appointed chairman, Joseph Eauer secretary, and the following vice presidents: Ex-Judge A. C. Ayers, W. E. English, It. T. Kuhn, John C. Shoemaker, Alexander Taggart. Henry Sycrup, Lorenz Schmidt, John II. Vajen, Dr. Patrick Jameson, Frank Maus and John Marsce. Mr. Schmidt made a short address, stating why the Pennsylvania Railroad Company should not be permitted to lay six more tracks on South Delaware street, all of his and many other people's money being invested on the South Side, and that "when the Eelt Railroad Company came before the notice of the people the railroad companies promised that if the grant was made for the Eelt all freight trains would use it." After obtaining $:u0,000 credit from tho city the Belt was built. The railroad companies did not live up to their agreements, said the speaker, and South Side property 13 constantly depreciating. "Quite frequently have I been compelled to wait from a quarter to half an hour on passing and switching trains," he continued. "So, in 1S3, I left the South Side, after having had many narrow escapes from being killed or crippled. "What we want is track elevation. Then the property on the South Side will resume its original value, instead, if the six or seven tracks are la.ic depreciate .six or seven times its original value." Mr. Schmidt was warmly applauded, and many remarks of commendation were audible throughout the hall. Col. Eli Lilly, of tho Commercial Club, addressed tho chair. "What we want." said he, "Is fair play, and want the aid of honest property owners of the South Side to lend us their free co-operation. The Pennsylvania Company has sent its employes here, we know, to oppose us, but we want fair play and intend to have it. and they are mistaken if they expect to lay any more tracks across Delaware street." THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. The following committee on resolutions was appointed by the chairman: C. L. Turner. Eli Lilly and Charles Gauss. The resolutions submitted are as follows: "Whereas, The Pennsylvania Railway Company Is now endeavoring to obtain a franchise from the city of Indianapolis to lay six additional tracks across Delaware street, near the Union tracks, the contract being now signed by the Hoard of Public Works and in the hands of the City Council for final action; and, "Whereas, The granting of such franchise by tho City Council would be grossly subversive of the rights of the public, both as to person and property, and especially as to the people living south of the Union Railway tracks; and, "Whereas. Delaware street is now the only reasonably safo grade-crossing, in the central part of the city, and the construction and operation of th additional proposed lines would convert it into one of the mot dangerous; and, "Whereas, It was understood when the Virginia-avenue viaduct was built and Alabama street closed that the Dig Four tracks wero to be taken off Dtlawaro street, and that the status of the Delaware and Pennsvlvani-street crossings so established should bo left undisturbed, and that now the attempt is first made to disturb the conditions established by the building of the viaduct and the reorganization of the lines at that time; and. "Whereas. When the Illinois-street tunnel was reconstructed, the Union Station and the viaduct built, closing Alabama street, the incubus thus placed upon the people of the South Side was such that all properties declined In value from 4'J to W per cent., according to location, and still remains so depreciated: and, "Whereas. Under this unjust and outrageous proceedings we were unfortunately silent, and have remained so until at this time it is proposed to still further depreciate our property and jeopardize our going and coming in our dally pursuits by closing this only reasonably safe surface crossing; therefore, "Resolved, That we- most earnestly and strenuously protest against tho grant asked by the Pennsylvania Company, and petition tho City Council in the most urgent manner to refuse thi3 franchise or any franchise authorizing the construction of any additional surface tracks between the north and south sides of thi3 city. "Resolved, That the recent death of exCouncilman Nolan at the dangerous Eaststreet crossing, the narrow escape from death of the colored driver of J. C. Adams's hrkk waon team at New Jerser street and be close call of Mark C. Dans near the same pofcit aro nstantly recurring object lessons of the criiMnal folly of multiplying these dangerous surface crossings ia the heart of the city. It is the multiplicity of tracks and trains at one point that causes the unwary pedestrian to step out of the way of a seen danger right into a .hidden one a few feet beyond. "Resolved. That the time is now come when tho public mind must turn to the consideration of relief from grade crossings in the broadest sense by elevation of the tracks, and that the surest method of obtaining reasonable consideration is to refuse absolutely any and all grants extending surface tracks across or along any of the streets and alleys of this city. "Resolved, That in behalf of these resolutions there be apppolnted by the chair a permanent committee on railway crossings, to consist of twenty-five (23) memlrrs, which committee is hereby instructed to present these resolutions to the City Council and to urge their consideration in every proper manner, and further to co-operate with every influence looking to the limiting and final removal of all railway grade crossings and the safety of such crossings while in existence, the chairman of the committee to have authority at all times to call meetings of citizens to the support of the committee." The vote was taken on the resolutions and after the second- ballot, though tho opposing faction appeared stronger, the revolutions were adopted and a committee will Ih apiKdnted to wait on the City Council at its next meeting. At the passing of the resolutions the opposing factions dissented to a large extent, and in a very few minutes a very large portion had slowly and quietly left the hall. WORKS' ROARD SCORED. Henry Seyfried poured considerable "hot shot" into the ranks of the railroad company, and its representatives, and said: "No company as gigantic as the Pennsylvania Company should be base enough to send its hirelings to oppose and abuse the rights of freedom-loving and honest citizens. Those men were not invited here, but came with instructions to break up the meeting. All the city should rise and march against it and opposo It. Safety and welfare denounced it. 1 went betore the Board of Public Works and was told that the public would be notilird before this franchise was granted the company. The Board of Works means no wrong, but they are friendly with the Pennsylvania, Company, do favors for and accept favors of them, but they bad made up their mind before Colonel Lilly went 1 efore them. Wo must all honor Mayor Taggart. but he. for fourteen years, was in the employ of the Pennsylvania Company and is biased in favor of the railroad. He runs the city, and could have prevented the franchise being granted had he so desired. Six more tracks mean six more risks, unnecessary chances six-t'cUl. and will cause the value of property to decrease more. ' must asert our rights and kill the measure." At the conclusion of Mr. Seyfried's remarks there were vry few of the opposing faction in the hall. Colonel Lilly and Charles Cause made talks, substantiating all that had been sal I. Rev. I'ather Schehiler. of St. Mary's Church, was on th platform and was uepjy interested in the met ting. and. m iking a few remarks, stated: "Not only tears and broken hearts are caused by accidents at tho railroad crossing at Delaware street, but much loss of limbs. Several times have I had narrow escapes, and have had to help and guide many children and women across the tracks out of danger." Royal Horoscope, London Letter. (M;e of the fashionable fails of the mormr.t is the revival in popularity of the ancient astrolo. r. Ev ry'oody is having their horoscopes :': t. The example was set by the Prince of Wapjs. who Is an exceedingly superstitious m m. :.nd was Itnnu d'jtely followed by Princess Mau l Princess Charles of Denmark.) In fact, tho horo

scopes of all the royal family have been drawn except that of tne 'princess of Wales, for. strangely enough, no one, not even the Queen of Denmark or the old family nurse, can give the approximate hour at which the future Queen of England was born. How or why this extraordinary state of affairs came about nobody can tell. Rut "the- interesting fact remains'" the Princess of Wales s horoscope must always remain a closed book to those r ho would "read the answer in the stars."

MOUNT INAUGURATED. (Cnneluded from First Pnge.) this needed information. The amount appropriated for this work in Indiana is less than half the average allowed in the States carrying forward this work. Under the economical and wise management of our institues it is generally conceded that Indiana, for the amount expended, is conducting the best institutes and holding more of them than any other State In the Union. LIVE STOCK AND GOOD ROADS. "The total value of live stock in Indiana April 1, 1S06. was more than $75,000,000. The loss entailed from disease during the year exceeded $3,000,000. The swinebreeders lost in numbers over iSO.OOO head of hogs, the value of which exceeded $3,000,000. For stamping out contagious diseases Massachusetts appropriates $150,000, Pennsylvania $I0,i, Illinois $t'),000 and New York is nowasking for $200,000. The allowance in our State is but $4,000. The present law is not wise in Its provisions for the expenditure of this amount. The outlay is too great for the gain to have the veterinarian attended in his visits by tho board, each man drawing his per diem of $4 and expenses. The amount thus expended has been far in excess of the amount of condemned stock killed. The veterinary department of our experimental station has all the facilities for studying animal diseases, and it is doing much for the live stock interests of the State in tho dissemination of needed Information. The veterinarian of Purdue is sending to the farmers, through the station bulletins and other printed matter, hundreds of thousands of pages of valuable instructions on how to prevent and how to treat these diseases. Tho law should give the State the power to select the most competent man available. Upon his judgment should depend the killing of animals. He could call and qualify competent men to assess values at less cost for such service than the law now provides. "Good roads are essential to our highest development socially, intellectually and financially. Many counties in our State, actuated by a commendable-spirit of progress, are rapidly improving the highways. In the near future some of our counties will have a complete system of free gravel roads. The main thoroughfares in these counties, having been graveled and received, by the county commissioners, are kept in repair at the county's expense. The supervisor, being thus relieved from care of the main thoroughfares. Is enabled to concentrate the labor and tax at his disposal upon the lateral roads: hence all will soon be improved. Tho economy In road improvement will soon be demonstrated by the fact that the counties having the best roads will maintain them at less cost than tho mud roads, with all their inconveniences, are maintained In their wretched condition. Tho work required by law of able-bodied men, together with "the road tax. gives to the road supervisors of our State the expenditure, in money and labor, of a vast sum. Much of this is wasted by reason ot incompetent management. The railroad tax for highway improvement, in some road districts of our State, is so manipulated by the road supervisor that the money inures more to his benefit than the improvement of the thoroughfares. In some instances in our State, a brokerage business is carried on and money is made out of trafficking in this roau tax. While some of our road laws need reforming, tho manner of their execution needs revolution. When competence is made the test In selecting supervisors and taxpayers see that they discharge thdr duties, we will find some improvement in our highways without additional tax. TAXES AND APPORTIONMENT. "Commissioners , nd township trustees have large discretionary powers under the law. They should bo held to rigid account through printed reports of allowances and expenditures of public money, and the publication of theso reports, as prescribed by law. should bo made mandatory. "The Constitution provides that 'taxation shall be equal and uniform throughout the State. This clearly implies that all property shall bear its just proportion of the burdtn. It is no uncommon thing in the settlement of decedents' estates to find thousands of dollars ' in deposits, notes, shares of stock and policies that were not listed for taxation. Real estate cannot be secreted, and. with no exemption on account of mortgage or other debt, he who owns real estate is subjected to the payment of an undue proportion of the taxes. Tho tax law should be as searching as possible and the township and countv assessors and the state tax commissioners should see that the law is enforced. "The spirit of the Constitution recognizes the equality of all men before the law; that they are entitled to equal representation and an equal voice In selecting their representatives. It is to be hoped and confidently expected of this General Assembly that it will enact a law apportioning the congressional, senatorial and representative districts that will reflect honor and credit upon those enacting It. and in a manner that w"ll give the electors their constitutional rlghis. CENTENNIAL AND INSURANCE. "The committee provided for by the last General Assemblj', with instructions to report to this honorable body on the subject of a centennial celebration of territorial organization, arc entitled to much credit for their faithful service. They have manifested a laudable state pride which is reciprocated by the progressive people of our State. If this centennial Is to bo observed, their plans possess -much merit. The prevailing opinion, however, is that any exposition that would be creditable to our State will necessitate a vast expenditure of money. A celebration conducted with a limited expenditure, following so soon after the World's Columbian Exposition, would be attended with failure and would retlect discredit upon our State. The adIsability of th2 observance, then, hinges upon the wisdom of expending a sufficient sum of money to insure success, and the ability of the State to bear such expenditure. Any great outlay of money at this time must augment our already heavy state debt and add to tho burden of taxation. The best service that can be rerdered our State, both as to its credit and honor and the welfare of our people is the adoption of a system cf economy that will reduce our debt and lower the rate of taxation. "The present rate of Insurance is burdensome. Too great a sum of money is leaving our State in premiums for the amount returned in loss on policies. Recent examination of the state auditor's books shows that since 1ST3 there has been paid out over $53,loo.OCo. while there has been paid back to policy holders but a little over $2S.000.(0o. These reports indicate a loss to policy ho'ders of $-T.C,0.000. It matters but little whether this immense sum of $25,000,000 was In profits or in extravagant salaries, the loss to tear people and State Is too excessive. All unnecessary barriers to home companies should be removed. csjecially the 1 per c nt. penalty assessed against home companies for the lapse of each sixtydays from loss until payment. The organization of home companies should be encouraged. The present excessive rates of insurance are driving the farmers into the organization of home mutual companies, as provided bv the acts of ISM. Millions of dollars of farm property Is thus being insured at low cost, with the money kept at home. TRUSTS AND COMBINATIONS. "Trusts or combination of capital formed for the purpose of counteracting the law of supply and demand and with a view to arbitrarily controlling, manipulating or increasing the prices of any .product, commodity or article of merchandise, should be declared a barrier to trade, and . hould l prohibited by law. "Pure food ami strict sanitary regulations are needful to life and health. Therefore, laws to this end should receive your vigilant care. ' The purity of the ballot will determine the existence of nny free coverr.ment. To every voter should be granted his untrammeled rights, both in convention and at the polls. The choice, of nominntinn conventions should not be subjected to trathc. barter and change at the bt hest of a committee of party tricksters. "The Soldiers' ard Sailors' Orphans' Home and the. State Soldiers' Home still appeal to our sympathy and patriotism. Indiana is justly proud of her soldiers and sailors. The most Imposing monument ever erected to the memory and patriotism of bravo men stands in Monument place, in our beautiful capital city. It is a lasting testimonial cf the veneration of the peop o of our great commonwealth for her soldiers, living or dead. To care lor him ho has borne the battle, and to provide tor his willow and orphans. Is a part of the unfinished work committed to a patriotic people bv the immortal Lincoln. "The Constitution provide.-, that 'the penal code shall be found d on the principles of reform, and not vindictive justice.' For the carrying out of this provision a merit

sj-stem should be established in our prisons, and the inrrates pt t upon their manhood and graded accoru ngly. But few of those inmates are so hardened by crime that there does not remain sorre t-park of manhood, and an appeal to this, accomIanied by a hope of reward, may prove to be an inducement to him to seek to regain his lost estate. "The reformatories appeal earnestly to our symoathles. At the earliest convenient period the Girls' Reformatory should be disconnected from the Woman's Prison. The close proximity of the two brings the Reformatory In touch with environments that tend to undermine reform influences. PUBLIC CHARITIES. "The benevolent and charitable institutions stand as monuments to the principles of love and beneficence. The unfortunate wards of our great State within their walls are entitled to our fostering care. "I must not refrain from some words of commendation of the State Board of Charities for its noble services. The estimable ladies and gentlemen composing this board have given their time and their energies to promoting the best interests of our charitable, reformatory and penal institutions. The suggestions of this board are worthy of consideration. While the State expects such laws, rules and regulations as tend to strict economy, yet our people desire such liberality as will provide for the comfort and care of her unfortunate wards. Th spirit of our people 'demands that those in control of our charitable, reformatory and penal institutions, from the highest to the lowest, be selected with refernce to competency and fitness of character rather than party affiliation, to the end that the State shall be honored in the management of her institutions. "Gentlemen. I trust you will meet the fressing duties before you bravely, fearessly and yet with wisdom and patriotism. May your deliberations be mutually pleasant and harmonious, and your Kpeech and acts be tempered with moderation. Humbly do I pray that God's gracious presence may abide with us as a people, and that the light of His unerring counsel may guide you in your work so that the results of your legislation shall contribute to the development and prosyerity of our great State. May your deeds be such that tho smiles of an approving conscience shall abide with you, and the benedictions of a grateful people be showered upon you in thankful acknowledgment of duties faithfully performed." At the close of his address Governor Mount held an informal reception, a number of his old friends wishing to be first to shake hands with tho new Governor.

TI1K GOV 1211. OIlS HISCEPTION. Absence of Kx-Governnr Matthew and AVlfe Kxnlnlncd. "The new Governor's inaugural reception, In tho parlors of the State capitol, last night, attracted a large crowd of people. It was the public reception, in which the Governor receives his friends and meet3 those who are desirous of becoming acquainted with him or who may take advantage of the opportunity of shaking his hand. Such functions are becoming less and less popular, and now there is a good deal of opposition to them from certain sources. It is an American custom, however, and one that will probably not be abolished in Indiana. The inaugural reception is about the only opportunity that many people ever have to get near enough to the Governor of the State to shake his hand, and the American people are not easy to relinquish a prerogative once acquired. Everything, with probably one exception, went off smoothly and pleasantly. The one exception was the absence of Claude Matthews and Mrs. Matthews, the retiring Governor and wife. It lias been the custom for the Incoming Governor to invite the retiring Governor to assist in .eceiving. The absence of Mr. Matthews was purely an oversight, however, and the oversight was a very natural one, considering how it came about. D. M. Ransdell had entire charge of the arrangements and upon him devolved the duty cf extending whatever special invitations there might be to extend. No one thought of offering any suggestions to him. for his long residence in Washington made him perfectly familiar with a flairs of the kind. Rut his experience in Washington also is accountable for his failure to invite Mr. Matthews. Tne custom in the national capital is for the retiring President' to take no part in the ceremonies attending the inaugural of the new President, not even so far as in attending the inaugural reception. Mr. Ransdell applied the same rule here, with the result that a long custom was changed. Long before the hour fixed for the reception the State capitol began to fill with people. Only the east entrance was used for admission and a constant stream of people poured in at the doors for an hour before S o'clock. There were twenty or thirty policemen there to act as guides in keeping the crowd in such a shape that order could he maintained and the affair could pass off without any of the unpleasant friction. or lack of order which so frequently mars such functions. Superintendent Colbert himself was there in full uniform, taking the general supervision of the men, who were directly under Captain Quigley. Tho men made a fine appearance and succeeded In keeping the crowds organized In such a way that there was no jamming and no confusion. A few invited guests were admitted to the Governor's parlor previous to the hour he had set for receiving, and there was a sort of a preliminary informal reception, during which the persons who were to assist Governor and Mrs. Mount in receiving became acquainted and spent a half hour in conversation. Then the door of the main office was thrown open, and the people were allowed to enter. They came in slowly, passing through the public office, the Governor's private olfice and into the large parlor, where those doing the receiving had formed a semi-circular line extending from the inner door to tho door leading into the corridor fit the front of the stairway. Governor and Mrs. Mount stood Just Inside of the tloor where the people entered. With them wero their two daughters, and next In line was Lieutenant Governor Haggard,, and the others wero the State ofiicers, judges of the Supreme Court and their wives. At the door stood D. M. Ransdell, chairman of the committee, and Harry McGrew. who announced the visitors as they entered. Other members of the reception committee were at Colonel Ransdell's back, ready to esccrt tho people along the reception line and Introduce them individually where the visitor was a person entitled to such elistinction. As a rule, however, the visiters were satisfied to grnsp the hand of the Governor and Mrs. Mount and were ready to make a short cut for the exit door. It was tedious work as it was. and not all the people who went to the Statehouse passed through the parlor to see the Governor. Many preferred to merely look on from a distance and others were prevented by the passing ot the allotted two hours during which the reception continued. THE RECEIVING LINE. The receiving Hue Included Governor and Mrs. Mount, their married daughter. Mrs. Charles Butler, and their unmarried daughter, Miss Mjunt. Mrs: Mount wore a handsome black silk gown with a vest of white satin, veiled in white chiffon and bordered with white lace, with a flaring collar of silk lined with white satin. She carried a large bouquet of American Reauty and Bridesmaid ros?. Miss Mount wore a white silk draped with white mousselalnc do sole, with a simple decoration of meteor roses on the shoulder and a bouquet of the same kind of flowers. Mrs. Butlr's gown was of dark red silk, covered with black grenadine and her flowers were white roses. Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Haggard stood next, and Mrs. Haggard wore a beautiful dove gray moire antique, trimmed with mink end lace, and she carried roses. Mrs. Charles E. Wilson, wife of the Governor's private secretary, wore a heavy black bocade with a. vest of full puffed yellow satin and black passementerie. Mrs. A. C. Daly wore a b'ack bioeade with a black velvet corsage and light blue satin front; Mrs. W. D. Owen wore an elegant pink satin brocade trimmed with pearl and crystal passementerie and rich lace. Mrs. D. H. ejecting wjre a black brocaded silk with light blu satin and passementerie and a cor-ag bouquet of white hyacinths and frrn leaves. Mr. Sholz wore a black silk skirt with a corsage of brown and blue brocade, eo-nbined vith brewn velvet and dainty ruffles of chiffon. Mrs. Alexander Hess were a handsome black satin brocade with a b'ack passementerie over white satin trimming. Mrs. I. N. Walker wore a rich black satin with white lace and American Beauty ribbon, and a pretty evening bonnet. Mrs. James B. Black wore a brown silk combined with brown velvet and brocade: Mrs. Wiley, emerald and black brocade with black chtffon; Mrs. MeCabe. white brocade trimmed with white lace over rose colored silk; Mrs. T. E. Howard, black silk: Mrs. L. J. Hackney, black si'k with a vest of white satin and trimming of American Beaut v and while lace; Mrs. Ixdz. white silk with a salmon ami white brocaded waist and ruffles of blue chiffon; Mrs. Jordan, black silk skirt with bluek and white striped walt over a full vest of white hue. over crimson silk: Mrs. Moon, black silk with fancy silk waist;' Mrs. Remy. black si'k skirt with waist of dark red si'k. draped with black lace: Mis. Thompson, black silk; Mrs. Blatchky, black silk with a corsage of lav

ender silk and chiffon; Mrs. Gavin, blue and ecru brocade combined with brown velvet chiffon ami lace; Mrs. W. A. Ketcham, black silk. Judges Howard. McCabe. Hackney. Davis, Black. Monks. Wiley. Jordan. Secretary of State W. D. Owen. Supreme Court Reporter Moon. Attorney General Ketcham. Auditor Daly. State Statistician Thompson. Superintendent Gceting and other oflicials occupied positions in line part of th time or stood Just back of the line chatting with friends. Among the guests wre ex-Lieutenant Governor Nye. ex-Judge and Mrs. John H. Baker. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Iovett, of Andersen; Deputy Treasurer and Mrs. John Sontag. Mrs. Daniels, of New York: ex-Treasurer and Mrs. Iemcke. exMayor and Mrs. D-tciv. ex-Private Secretarv Mvron King. E. O. Hopkins, general manager of the P.. D. & E.: Major and Mrs. W. J. Richards. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Halford, of Washington. D. C: Rev. Harry Mount, son of the Governor; Mr. Charles Butler, son-in-law, and Mr. find Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge. Lemonade was served In the room adjoining the parlor on the south. usM as the oflic of the clerk of the State. Printing Board. The door opening Into the parlor served as an entrance and the guests passed through into the corridor. Two young men presided here, but thre were few people who cnjoed th? rdr.hmrnt, for the r as n that the" procession hit the parlor by the other door. HINT TO UNITED STATES

SPAIN "WILL LISTEN TO ADVICE, HIT 'WILL DO AS S1IC PLC ASUS. Policy of Hie Spanish Government Criticised ly Senor Silveln Lula Someillan'fl Trial Concluded. NEW YORK, Jan. 12. A Madrid special to the World says: The Spanish government has courteosuly given the American government to understand that it Is disposed to give attention to the observations which Washington has unofficially made to Madrid concerning the Porto Rico reforms already elecreeel and those contemplated In Cuba, but it has firmly let it be known that Spain alone must be the judge of the moment for carrying out reforms, and of the extent of self-government compatible with the condition of the colonies and with the Imperial interests. The Madrid government considers It aboslutely Impossible to. enter upon any formal or official engagement with the United States about its colonial policy, though it is perfectly willing to give every informal, unofficial assurance of its sincere intention to seize the first favorable opportunity to issue decrees establishing administrative reforms and tariff reform in Cuba, as far as possible within the limits of the law voted by the Spanish Cortes. Tho state of public sentiment In Spain obliges the government to conduct all negotiations with the United States with great caution and reserve, and the Spanish ministers express the hope that President Cleveland and Secretary Olney will take Into due consideration the difficulties of the situation. The intention of the Madrid government is to put the Cuban reforms in force before President-elect McKinley takes office. If In the meantime General Wayler can sufficiently clear '"Havana and Matanzas provinces to enable1 the Cabinet to sny that the improvement in the military and political situation justifies another onward step in the path of concessions spontaneously decreed by the Spanish executive. The irritation against America has pereceptlbly subsldtd. though the press suspects that much is passing behind the scenes. An Associated Press dispatch from Madrid says: Senor Silvela made an exhaustive speech to-day to a meeting of his partisans, in which ho severely criticised the existing political "and administrative Immorality. Senor Silvela considers that the government is powerless to cope with national questions, to prclfy the colonies and to organize the peninsular and colonial finances. He regards the sudden return of the Liberals to power as impolitic and dangerous, and says that an Intermediate ministry capable of solving the political and economical problems is urgently required, and also the. assemblage of the Cortes. Senor Silvela extols the policy of Martinez Campos in Cuba, and alflrms that the Washington government Is exercising pressure on the ejuestlon of reforms. He asserts that numerous conservative personages, although outside the Silvela group, hold to the Silvelalst policy. Senor Si'.vela said lie believed that the Quee n Regent is alive to public opinion and will sanction the constitution of an intermediate conservative cabinet to save the prestige of the throne and to satisfy the crying needs of the country. This allusion to the throne from the lips of a statesman like Senor Silvela is regarded to be impossible unless he had a strong warranty. Senor Silvela having recently conferred with tho Queen. SOMBILLAVS TRIAL ENDED. Sentence Reserved by tlie SpnnlHli JnilKCA-Senor !Iea'n Speech. HAVANA. Jan. 11. The trial of the American citizen, Luis Someillan, on a charge of conspiracy against the government was concluded hero to-day. sentence being, however, reserved. It was 1 o'clock when the trial began, and Consul General being, however, reserved. It was 1 o'clock Anotlno Mesa, speaking for the defense, said that the public prosecutor had made Unjustified and serious charges against his client, and he asked for the release of the priiontr on account of the lack of proof. Proceeding to analyze the evidence, he showed that it was claimed that Someillan had submitted to Castroverde on June 10 the alleged letter of instructions signed by himself as to the coming of an expedition bearing arms. He had then surrendered and sailed for New York on June 27 by the steamship Orizaba. Therefo-e, said Senor Mesa, he could not have signed the cable dispitch from Key West d.'.Nd June 23. for Someillan. as had been alleged. Tne eable dispatch was consequently of a printed character, as it. purported to be. The lawyer argued iurthcr that Dr. Hurgess's valet was In order in saying that the cable dispatch had been delivered on June LN. which was a holiday, and not Sunday, as alleged. Some-Man. he said, should be tried according to the law of lsi, as Article 4 of that law greatly favors American citizens, according to recent agreement between Spain and the United States, and he will, therefore, base his appeal on this irregularity. If this law had been followed at the trial witness' depositions would not have been made within three days before the defendant's counsel. Senor Mesa adde-d that public opinion is not legal proof, besides the declarations of the aldermen and various neighbors as to Someillan's supposed disaffection towards Spain were ' only public rumors. Public Prosecutor Vldal then said that the Spanish magistrates at present had to follow public opinion and sentence Someillan. Otherwise, if the conspirators in Havana were not punished, the revolution would continue Indefinitely. Senor Msa then spoke again, insisting that Someillan was innocent, and the court adjourned to prepare its decision. The Hrd C'ro Society. WASHINGTON. Jan. ll.-Secretary Pullman, of the Red Cross Society, has furnished the following for publication: in view of the de interest manifested uu'. 1.1 1 1 , iriiu.ii.u nit vi tr ill v uu.i iiy Its president a month aj.ro. and later. Mivs Larton" offered the Individual services of herself ami assistants, the same as In tl relief expedition to Turkey, the two necessary co.ulltlon- being: that Hcc-ptance and entry be afforded by the Spanish government, and tin- funds needed to supply su -h relief Ik? provided, as was the case in the Armenian relief by the Amerle-an people. It is but just to add that u: to the present time not a dollar from any source has be.:i offered, and the Spanish Kovernmeiit Is h'ill holding the lied Cross projH:dtio!i under advisement." Ilutehered by Spaniard. ROSTON, Mass.. Jan. 11. The CubanAmerican J tinto. of New England, has received news from its agent in Cuba of an act of brutality which, it is alleged, w-as perpetrated on a Cuban plantation near Cienfuegos. The plantation was taken by the Spanl.- h troops, and oil those who did not make their escape were killed. These consisted of an old woman of seventy-four, her grandchild of twelve years and another family. All of these, the agent says, wt-rc put Into sugar hocshcads, which were het on tire and the victims burned to death. Tho letter also t-ls of th destruction of a body of Spuniards in Vtiuldad by an Amer-

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