Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 280, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 1899 — Page 8

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 71899.

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You Just watch me, my level head New goes for IIITZ'S Maker Bread EXTRA PAY FOR JUDGES. The Attorney General Decides Point Raised, by Auditor of State. Attorney General Taylor yesterday rendered two opinions in response to queries from Auditor Hart. One point raised was whether or not Judges In superior or circuit courts where the circuit or district Is confined to one county are entitled to the Increased pay. .provided for under the act of the last Legislature fixing the salaries of Judges. '' Tippecanoe and Madison counties were cited as Instances, and Mr. Taylor hnll that, as the counties contain both superior and circuit court districts, and as neither of these counties Is joined to another for Judicial purposes, the judges in the counties as well as an Judges in counties where the same conditions rule are entitled to the increase in salaries provided for in the act of the Legislature. The compensation Is to-be effective from March 2, lm - The other question submitted was: "Does not the county reform law of IStf) change the time of settlement with the board of county commissioners from June until January, and does the fiscal year charge?" In reply Mr. Taylor said: "The act of 1S93 called the 'county reform law very distinctly fixes the calendar year as the period for not only all estimate, but all appropriations and nil reports. This means from January to January. All appropriations arc based upon estimates: all expenditures are based upon appropriations, and all reports are based upon expenditures. All receipts are reported for by the yr. Section 31 of that Uw distinctly provides that all settlements by county treasurers shall be made to the board at the January meeting of the board of county commissioners, and Section i provides that the board, at Its first seselon in each year, shall make a fair and accurate statement of all receipts and expenJitures ror the preceding calendar year, and post a copy thereof and publish the same as provided in said section. Hereafter there will be no annual settlement with the board of county commissioners in June for the year ending May 31. That provision of the law is supplanted by the new law." "FL1M FLAM" IN NICKEL-PLATE A Coutraclor, Searching; for Bricks, Claim lie Wmu the Victim. George Connors, No. 415 South Capitol avenue; Charles Troop, Chicago, 111., and George Eagan, No. 327 South Capitol avenue, were arrested by Detectives Stout and Holtz, and charged with petit larceny and working a "flim-flam" game. They were in the Nickel Plate saloon yesterday when John G. Everett, a contractor, entered the place and inquired for the proprietor, saying that he understood a quantity of old brick could be purchased there, and that he wanted them for a house he was erecting between Haughville and West Indianapolis. Troop, it Is said, stepped up and said he was the proprietor. The two men then went to the rear of tho saloon to look at the brick. Everett said he was in the habit of paying 12 a thousand for cleaned brick, but would not pay that much for the ones ho wished to buy. Troop said he would sell thera for $1.W a thousand, and the party then returned to the saloon. While there Uverett bought a drink and pulled out a roll of fl and 13 bills. Troop stepped up and asked to see the bills, saying that he thought he saw a "premium bill. Everett handed the money to him and asked what a "premium" bill was. When his money was returned. Everett discovered that Troop still held a bill in his hand, and demanded Its return. Troop gave up the money and then Everett went out. raying he would se about the brick later. Troop replied, "Very well, you'll find me hre at any time." After Everett got outside he became surpidous. and stopped to count his mony. He found $3 had been taken. Returning to the saloon, he was told the young fellows had gone. He then reported the matter to the police, and the detectives found them in the Cleaveland block with women, who wer a!o arrested and charged With being Immoral women. Zewett Hares at Wulscbxer & Son'

RUMORS OF REPEATERS

nnroRTS likewise that the GRAM) JfRY IS IXVESTIGATHG. rollliook I'nildlnK In a orth SenateAvrnpe Irecln't Itcpo.nl lean 3IeetIngn I .ant Mght. It was reported yesterday that the county grand jury had begun an Investigation of tbe alleged scheme 'of Democrats to vote "repeaters" at the city election next Tuesday. Republicans claim they have discovered evidence that a plan of this kind fa being arranged. It is said that Information came to the Republicans through a man who became dissatisfied with the city Democracy and came over to the Republican camp. Thi3 man, it is claimed, was until a few days ago in close touch with the work of the Democrats. It is said his story is to the effect that the Democrats, when the sixty days' poll was taken, padded the poll books In some precincts. To complete the scheme, it is asserted, men were brought here from Chicago and other cities, and on election day were to answer to the fictitious names in the poll books and cast ballots repeatedly in the different preclncta where the books were padded. Included in these precincts, it is claimed, are the third and fifth of the Tenth ward, and the twelfth of the Seventh ward. It 13 claimed that elaborate preparations for voting- "repeaters" were made in the seventh precinct of the Sixth ward. It is re lated that a short time after the sixty-day poll was taken a man living on North Sen ate avenue exhibited to the Republican polltaker a list of eleven men, who, he said, were living In a barn in the rear of his house. lie asked that the names of these men be placed on the poll book. It Is said that when questioned he professed Ignorance as to why the men were living in the barn. He said he rented hla barn to a potato peddler. The latter, he said, had given him the names of the men. Following was the list: Edward Clark, Democrat; James Foley, Republican; John Kelly, Republican; Jake Kennedy, Republican; James Shea, Democrat; Martin Callahan, Republican; Thomas Connors, Republican; James Martin, Republican; Uilllam Lanahan, Democrat; Charles Hilton. Republican, and Harry Smith, Republican. The Republican poll-taker says he refused to place these names on his books and when he took the thirty-day poll the names of four men who. it was said, lived in the barn ppoken of, were given to him. He also declined to place these names on his books. It is asserted that the Republicans will challenge the votes if an attempt is made to give In any of these names next Tuesday. It was claimed yesterday that Fred Ileier was in the grand Jury room in the afternoon, and It was understood that Charles I'olster had also been summoned. Ileier, before going into the room, la said to have made the statement that he had no idea what the grand Jury wanted with him. The leport that Heler and Polster had been called by the prand Jury, led to the sugges tion that the Jury might desire to asK tnem what they knew of the repeater scheme. Chairman Fanning, or tne jjemocrauc cltv committee, savs the Republicans are making themselves ridiculous and that there is absolutely no truth in the charges maye. RECEIVED WITH K.NTIIITSIASSI. 31 r. Dookwalter Attends n Successful Meeting at IlrlKhtvf ool. A series of successful meetings were held by the Republicans in the First and Second wards last night and at each of them Mr. Dookwalter was enthusiastically received. The principal meeting waa held at Brightwood Hall, where the grievances of the Brightwood people were aired. J. J. Valdenalre was chairman and the first speakers of the evening were Edward J. Roblson and Rev. O. T. Conger, who dwelt strongly on the unfulfilled promises made by Mayor Taggart two years ago, and advised all voters not to put any confidence in future or rresent promises while old ones remained unfulfilled. Following these speakers came Charles Thornton, who discussed Mr. Bookwalter' as a business man, saying that, although the Democrats) charged that he waa inexperienced, untried and lacking business tact, he had been associated with Mr. Bookwalter for six years and had found him one of the' most astute and progressive of the young business men of the city. Ho referred to Mayor Taggart's purchase of the Riverside Park lands and said that, while tho Democrats liked to draw invidious comparisons between the prices paid for that land and these paid by a Republican administration for Garfield Park, the fact remained that Garfield Park was and. always had been, an ideal place, naturally fitted for park purposes, while Riverside Park would never be so. "It Is not even good farm land," said he, "and would be dear for any purpose at $150 an acre. It never will be a good park and should not have been purchased." Referring to the 5-cent tax levy fixed by the administration, Mr. Thornton said it looked suspiciously like a deathbed confession on the part of the Taggart machine. Said he: "You have seen or heard of people who, at the last moment, want to be saved, and with death staring them in the face, confess their alns. That is virtually what the 59-cent levy means. It shows that Taggart has been extravagant and now, with defeat looking him in the face, he becomes desperate and wants to be saved by promising to be niggardly economical in the future." Henry Negley, the cour.cllmanlc candidate from the First ward, then speke about Taggart's claim that he was entitled to the credit for the numerous improvements which had taken r'e during his term of olttce. He reviewed the law by which the charter was granted to the city and said that tho charter left the mayor no discretion in the matter of improvements, but only the power to carry out the will of the people as expressed in petitions to his Board cf Works. He said If anyone was responsible for the Improved condition of the street cf the city it was the progressive people of the city. He closed his talk by saying that, if elected, his first work would be to have the Northeast Park put in shape for Urightwood people to enloy themselves In it next pummer. While Sir. Negley yet had much to say Mr. Bookwalter entered the room and the greeting given him was so tumultuous that Negley had to sit down, saying, "lie's a bigger man than I am." "Mr. Chairman and gentlemen," began Mr. Bookwalter. "Hello, Charlie!" shouted out half a dozen men, and then the applause once more became deafening. "This is the most remarkable campaign in years," paid he, as soon as order was once more restored. "In the beginning it was said on all sides that the campaign would be fought out without an lsue and would create little Interest among the people, but, strange to say, from the very start I have been making speeches in all sections of the city and I have always found that same lack of interest I noticed when I came into this halL "I have discovered that the people understand that the real Issue is a choice as between a government of and for the people and a government for the benefit of a few at the expense of the many. While talking along this line let me call your attention to that remarkable document, the Democratic platform. You may not have read it. but you should do so, and that carefully, for It is well worth reading, if only for its novelty, as there will certainly never do another one like it. In it Taggart claims credit for every blessing that you enjoy, except the magnificent street car service to Brightwood. You well remember the promises of better service ne made to you two years ago, but I notice that you still go back and forth about two-thirds of the way over the ties. Judging by the Jolts and twists I experienced on the way. I, like many more in Indianapolis, believe that Taggart must first redeem some of his many unredeemed promises before he asks you to accept any more in good faith. When the Democratic platform seeks to make you believe that Taggart is alone responsible for the new police station, the new bridges and the improved streets, it insults your intelligence. Tell me, if you can, how much of all this improvement Taggart rald for out of the city treasury. Absoutely nothing. You paid for it in taxes and will continue to pay for it in the same manner that the German amputated his dog's tall by taking off a little piece every six months, so it wouldn't hurt to do it. These Improvements were the natural result of a great city's growth and Taggart had nothing whatever to do with creating them or their causes. You remember his promises two years ago to give the people of Brightwood the benefits of the natural gas connections at once. You also remember that you waited sixteen months before fcven au

attempt was made to do anything In that direction. You remember the promises about street-car service, but I notice the same old broken-down cars Jolting over the Fame old rough roadbed. I want to tell you that you need never hope to get more, until you decree a change, and that change is coming. If I am elected, and I am sure I will be. I pledge you to give you a firstclass service at once, or I will know the reason why. There is no reason for discussing the way you were betrayed in that street-car settlement made by Taggart, or to refer to the enormous privileges bartered away for a song. It is for you to protect yourself in the future, and. if I can believe all signs, my election is assured by a majority of i.Zud votes." Following Mr. Bookwalter came Iwson M. Harvey, who devoted most of his t.ilk to warning voters to have a care in marking their ballots, so that no votes might be lost, and also to watch any attempts on tho part of the Democrats to perpetrate frauds. Another enthusiastic meeting was held in a big tent on Beviile avenue, where the crowd became wildly enthusiastic when a big crayon portrait of Mr. Bookwalter was displayed, surrounded by flags. Tho principal speakers were Daniel Ransdell, who urged all Republicans to not only vote for Mr. Bookwalter. but to work for his election among their friends and neighbors as well. Representative Jesse Overstreet. D. L. Brown, Walter A. Royse and Mr. Bauer, the candidate for Council from the Eighth ward, were the other speakers. The colored voters of the First ward held a lively meeting at Seventeenth street and Martindale avenue, last night, while another was held by white Republicans in the fourth precinct of the Second ward. , JUST A "LITTLE MEETING."

A Republican Gathering That Packed Centennial Hall. What was to have beei a "little meeting" of the Republican workers of the Third ward. In Centennial Hall, Sixteenth and Illinois streets, last night, proved to be a general gathering of the voters of that part of the city, and all settled down to have a good time. The hall was filled to the doors and many had to remain standing. When A. A. Young called tho meeting to order, he immediately set about to elect a chairman, and in the middle of his speech he was interrupted by the Third Ward Colored Republican Club walking into the hall, preceded by a drum and fife corps. The members of this club came in shouting their praises for the Republican ticket, and it was apparent that a general good time was to be had. R. H. Bryson was elected chairman for the evening. Mr. Bryson made a few remarks in accepting the chair and intro duced W. W. Thornton as the first speaker. In his speech, Mr. Thornton said us this was the second meeting of the workers of the Third ward, he was glad to see that so many are taking an interest in this election. He referred to Mayor Taggart as the Croker of Indianapolis, and pleaded with his listeners not to prolong that Tammanylte administration that has thrown the city Into debt and corruption. He also asked the voters, on next Tuesday, to go and vote early and not stand around, but hustle after any one who is thought to be doubtful. His speech was one which impressed the crowd and he was frequently interrupted by applause. Gabriel Jones was the next Fpeaker, and he pointed out to his colored brothers the necessity of casting their ballots for the Republican ticket at this time. lie said they were not to be made tools of by a party that has no use for the colored man other than to get his vote and then throw him aside. After Mr. Jones's speech loud calls were made for Harry S. New, but Mr. New excused himself on the ground that there was a speaker present who would Interest the audience more in the person of Benjamin Henderson, of North Carolina. Mr. Henderson, who Is an able speaker, talked for some length on the question of mob violence, which has proved such a bane to the colored man in the South. There, ho says, the colored man is not yet free by any means, for on election day he is kept away from the polls by the use of bullets. He has not the privilege that his Northern brethren enjoy, and for that reason the speaker asked the colored voters to use that privilege and vote for the party that has been their friend. After Mr. Henderson's speech two colored musicians began to play some airs that tho crowd enjoyed greatly, and after the cigars were passed the meeting was adjourned, there being many predictions of a Republican victory next Tuesday. Tried the Voting Slachlncs. The agents of the United States Voting Machine Company have set up a machine in the came building with the Democratic city committee and last night many men "voted" just to see how it felt. All wero surprised at the simplicity of the machine. It was agreed that the apparatus was a "great thing." The machines will not be used at the election. Tho Republicans agreed to the use of the machines if they wero placed in three Republican preclncta and threo Democratic precincts. Chairman Fanning, of the Democratic city committee, would not approve this echeme, because "it was too late. The ordinance prepared by City Controller Johnson and passed by the Council provided for the use of tho machines in six Republican precincts. The election board then declared that the ordinance was not valid, because it did not specify what kind of machines should bo used. The United States Company had spent several hundred dollars in preparing to introduce the machines. The agents are considering operating the machines near voting places on election day in order that voters may become familiar with them. May Vote aa They Flease. President Wasson, of the Indianapolis Street Railway, says there is nothing in the report that the company will post notices in the car stables announcing that the men may vote as they please. Mr. Wasson says it would be foolish to do this, because under the Australian plan of voting the men could do this anyway. Mr. Wasson asserts that the story that the street car company contributed to the Democratic campaign fund is untrue. He said he had also heard a story to the effect that several of the company's employes were out working for Taggart. "I answered that story," Mr. Wasson said, "by saying that for every man out working for Taggart x would see to it that another would be out working for Bookwaiter." A "Glorious Meeting. There was a glorious Democratic meeting last night in the Eleventh ward in Parnell Hall. It is claimed that Ben Fry tried to get the Hebrews out to a meeting, but failed in his attempt, eo gathered in anyone he could from the byways and hedges. Beer was on tap and. while there were a few speeches-, it Is stated there were more bloody noses and black eyes. It was said to have been a glorious rally. Hotel Waiters Dookvralter Club. Tho Hotel Waiters' Bookwalter Club held aa enthusiastic meeting at No. 214 Indiana avenue last night. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jackson, who introduced Gurley Brewer. This orator aroused a good deal of enthusiasm by his remarks. Other speeeches were made by George L. Knox. Wm. C. Brown. J. II. Ringgold, C. C. Stapp. Over 150 people were present. Another Blow to Tagsart. It is reported that Charles Burns, president of tho Fifteenth Ward Taggart Club, resigned Thursday night, with twenty-three members of the club. It is claimed they will support the Republican candidate for mayor. The club held its meetings in Sehafer'a grocery store, at Meridian and Ray streets. SUtU Ward Meeting. There will be a mass meeting of the Republicans of the Sixth ward at the Colored Odd Fellows' Hall. Indiana avenue, this evening, at 8 o'clock. Mr. Bookwalter will be present and address the meeting. There will be other speakers present. Addressed by D. 31. Rr.nsdell. The Republican voters of the sixth precinct of the Thirteenth ward held a meeting last night at the home of Martin Greer, S33 Buchanan street. The meeting was addrcrsed by D. M.Ransdell. Affnlnat Bookwalter. To the Editor of the IndianapolU Journal: I am Inclined to think I ought to vote ugalnst Bookwalter. I have heard It said that if he is elected he Intends to move the city offices and market- house out into his ward, north of Fall creek. The Republican platform is silent on the question does not pronounce again?t such removal and Mr. Bookwalter has not said over his own signature nor ir, any of his bpeechp that he is opposed to it. Therefore, both he and his party must be in favor of it. If he Isn't in uvor of such removal, and imenda to op-

poe it should he b elected, why does he not "come out" and say so in plain language? ANTI-REMOVALw Indianapolls, Oct. 6. VIevr of County Paper. Taggart is trying to sail Into the Indianapolis mayoralty on a beer schooner. Mitchell Commercial. It looks like Taggart's Tammany tigers were going to be eaged this month. The Republicans of Indianapolis can do it if they will. Corydon Republican. The Indianapolis Democrats arc on the run. Charley Bookwalter is giving them a merry chase, such as they have not had In a city election recently. Seymour Republican. Tho Hon. Tom Taggart, mayor of indlanapolls, is having a serious time of it at present. He is a good Democrat, and Is generally recognized as the best of hl9 kind, but the people of Indianapolis are tired of his kind. Greenfield Republican. The Republicans of the State are watching closely the campaign that is now in progress at Indianapolis. Mr. Bookwalter has the good wls-hes of every Republican in the country districts, and nothing but factional differences, for which there is no shadow of excuse, can defeat him. Delphi Journal. Up at Indianapolis, from where we got ideas on a city charter, the Democratic party takes policemen down Into a cellar under police headquarters, and holds them up for $10 apiece for campaign funds. There is nothing in our chapter, nor is there anything in the Indianapolis charter, that sanctions any such proceeding. Kvansville Journal. NEW ART MUSEUM SITE

BLOCIv ON WHICH HIGH-SCHOOL. BtlLDING IS LOCATED PROPOSED. Combination Building:, vrlth Interior Court, Probably of a Sloorlsh Type of Architecture. Another site has been proposed for the new art museum. Those who own the land have Informally talked It over and the members of the Board of School Commissioners discussed it Informally last night, but ro action was taken on it. The last suggestion Is for tho Art Association to purchase the east half of the square bounded by Pennsylvania, Michigan, Delaware and North streets, and, with the co-operation of the School Board, make of the square a court surrounded by a building of uniform style of architecture. A Moorish design has been suggested. The general plan Is to put up a building two or three stories high around tbo entire square, the School Board to build that portion on the half of the square which it now owns and to adapt it to the needs of school work. So far as tljis portion of tho work is concerned the School Board could begin tho erection of the building on the north side of its portion of the square with tho money which will be received from the condemnation of the school property on Meridian street, which Is on the site of the new federal building. -It 4 the expectation of the board to make large additions on this Pennsylvania-street propertj when the Meridian-street property is sold, and in the informal discus ion tho members of the board seemed to think favorably of the new plan. The Library building is becoming too crowded for proper use, and it is proposed to move the offices from that building to the new building on Pennsylvania street, so as to give to the library the rooms now occupied for the transaction of school business. Tho land on the east half of the square which it is proposed .the Art Association shall buy is owned by but a few people. Nearly all of the north half la owned by V. T. Malott and tho greater part of the south half by George Yandes. Between these two is a email tract held by other parties. Extending north through the middle of the block ij an alley which is dignified by the name of Susquehanna street. The plan under discussion contemplates making a handsome court in the middle and making Susquehanna street the entrance to the court. It is understood that the owners of the property look on the plan with favor. It is conceded there will be many changes necessary in the school property, and that In a short time a new building will have to be erected. The plan of some of the buildings of the University of Chicago is considered as a general plan, that the buildings shall be of stone with tile roofs. It is believed that the adoption of this plan would result In one of the most unique and handsome squares in the country. SHE HAD "THE LAST WORD," Bat It Lont Her Hatband a- Case In Justice Smock's Court. Justice Smock had a case in his court yesterday which illustrates what the "last word" may do. A German had brought suit against a colored man for nonfulfillment of a contract, whereby the German had sold to the colored man a horse for $32, a harness for $3 and some feed for 95 cents. As the German could talk but little English the case proceeded slowly until an Interpreter was procured. Then things hummed along nicely and in favor of the plaintiff, until the German's wife went on the stand to testify. While listening to other witnesses the magistrate had difficulty In keeping the woman still. She would get up from her chair and interrupt the court and the attorneys, notwithstanding sne was told her turn would come in a short time and then she could tell what she wished. She rattled on In her "own way," as suggested by the attorney, but was much angered by , the numerous objections and attempts to stop her. Just as she was leaving the stand she turned to the court and said indignantly. "No, he didn't. The horse was mine just the same." The defendant's lawyer quickly took up the clew and proved the plaintiff was not the owner of the property sold. The court found against the plaintiff, taxing him with the costs. Just as the German and his wife were leaving the courtroom he remarked, "You tarn fool, didn't tho lawyer tell you you had told enough." ., RHODES'S YOUNG WIFE. She Charffcd Htm with Assault and He Accused Her of Jealouay. Dr. John W. Ithodes was fined $23 and costs In Police Court yesterday for assaulting his young wife. Rhodes keeps a drug store at No. 730 South West street. His wife sued him for divorce last Wednesday and on the same day she swore out a warrant for his arrest on the charge of assault and battery. She testified in court that he knocked her down and kicked her when she complained that he was too attentive to other women. Rhodes told the court that his wife was unreasonably jealous and had almost ruined his practice. He said that recently, while he was attending a young woman patient, his wife peeped into his consultation room through the transom. The young woman who was in the room at the time testified that Mrs. Rhodes followed her home that day and administered a tongue lashing. mmm m m m m m m m m Union of Blue and Gray. A local delegation from the G. A. R. will go to Evansville next Wednesday to attend the union of the Blue and Gray. President McKlnley will be in Evansville that day and the Indianapolis party is expected to join in the reception to the President. A delegation of Grand Array men will leave this city for Evansville on Tuesday night at 10 o'clock. The delegation will be headed by Wm. I Dunlap, commander of the State Department: CoL I. N. Walker, past commander-in-chief of the G. A. It.; lrvin Robbins, senior vice commander-in-chief; Assistant Adjutant General Smock and Wm. B. Harris. A platoon of the Indianapolis Light Artillery will attend the celebration, leaving for Evansville In a special car. President McKlnley -will leave Chicago for Evansville on Tuesday night. ix sr RE Your Troperty vrltli tbe IndianapolU Fire Insurance Comiiany. This company has a paid-up capital of $200,(W).C0. A -surplus of $100.OM00. It is a home company. It has complied with the Btate laws, ha deposited with the state auditor a guarantee bond and is authorized by law to issue policies of insurance. John II. Holliday, president; John M. Spann, gecretary, Ofiices lis East Market street.

HEAVY SCHOOL INCREASE"

LOCAL EXROLL3IEXT HAS SHOWN AX t'XEXPECTED GAIX. A Xunihcr of Xevr Teachers Selected The Library's Catalogue of Fiction. The enrollment of pupils in the public schools this year shows a remarkable increase over that of a year ago, and It is beyond the expectations of the authorities. According to the report submitted to the Board of School Commissioners at its meeting last night the enrollment of pupils on Wednesday of this week was 23.3C9, while on the same day last year it was but 22,133, showing an Increase for this year of 1,215. This increase is more than double the annual rate of increase in the city for the past ten years, and is contrary to the expectations of the authorities, as they had assumed that the increase would be less in ,view of tho Increase in business, which usually takes from the schools many pupils who work. The increase in the graded schools over last year is 1.0S9 and in the high schools 127. The total enrollment in the high schools is 1,045 and In the Manual Training High School 950. But once in recent years has the increase In enrollment approached the figures of this year, and that was the first year after the compulsory education law went Into effect. In spite of the increase the schoolhouses this year will come nearer caring for the pupil? than ever before, but there are eight schools for which there will not be room when all additions are completed. In No. IS there are two schools which cannot be accommodated, in No. 33 two schools, In Brightwood two schools and in North Indianapolis two schools. Trovislon will have to be made for them later. .Under the law enacted by the last Legislature the gain to the city in tuition trom pupils, outside of the school corporation will be about J2.&00. It was after y o'clock last evening before enough members of the board assembled to make a quorum. The board decided to employ W. A. Ketcham to represent it in the suit to recover back taxes from the Gallup estate. A certain per cent, of the amount recovered will go into the school fund, and as Mr. Ketcham has been retained by the city to act with the attorney general the board deemed it advisable to have him look after its interests. The amount.recently adjudged to be due by the Supreme Court was 17,o, and a petition for rehearing has been filed in the hope that an increase may be secured. Mr. Ketcham will receive nothing for his services if no increase is secured, but if an increase over the $17,000 is granted he will receive one-third of that increase. Through an oversight no appropriation was made for the purchase ot dooks and stereopticon slides tor the Normal School when the general appropriation was made, and ?150 was s?t aside for this purpose last night. It was also decided to renew the contract with residents of Woodruff Place, if it was fo desired by the officials of that town. Permission was granted for a new catalogue of works of ilction in the library, and it will be prepared at once. It was ordered that the evening schools at the High School be opened Oct. 9 and at the Manual Training High School on Oct. 23. An examination in English and history for High School licenses was ordered to be held Oct. 11. New teachers elected were: KHzabeth Hall, at $750 a year; Archer Ferguson, ai VX a year; Boy Adams, assistant at the Manual Training High School; Lavinla Sweedire. at the practice school, at $75 a month; Virginia McComb, teacher of German, at Louise Iske, teacher of German, at m; Mary Bitter, teacher of German, at $G00; Elizabeth Bettcher, Jessie Hogate, Rose McNeal and Deborah Elliott, to receive the salaries of the grades to which they may be assigned. Bertha Voget was granted a year's leave of absence. Amy Algeo was appointed principal of No. Ida Geary was appointed principal of No. 36 and Susie Brown was assigned to teach in the seventh grade at No. 3. The rating of schools determined upon for the first term this year is: No. 1, eight rooms; No. 3 nine rooms; No. 5, eight rooms; No. 8, eight rooms; No. 9, thirteen rooms; No. 11, twelve rooms; No. 14, thirteen rooms; No. 16, twelve rooms; No. 17, eight rooms: No. 13, six rooms: No. 19, six rooms; No. 20, twelve rooms; No. 21, two rooms; No. 22, eight rooms; No. 23. twelve rooms; No. 24, eleven rooms; No. 23, eight rooms; No. 25, eight rooms; No. 27, eight rooms; No. 2S, twelve rooms; No. 30, two rooms; No. 31, eight rooms: No. 33. nine rooms; No. 31, I two rooms; No. 33, eight rooms; No. 36. nine 1 rooms; No. 37, two rooms; No. 38, six rome No. 40, eight rooms; No. 41, fourteen rooms; No. 42, two rooms; No. 43, three rooms; No. 44, four rooms: No. 46, nine rooms; No. 47, eight rooms: No. 4S, four rooms: No. 43. four rooms; No. 50. three rooms: No. 51, ten rooms; No. 52, ten rooms; No. 53, four rooms, and No. 54. four rooms. All other buildings are headquarters of supervising principals and are not rated. Bills amouting to $35,736.23 and the pay roll, amounting to $21,217.00, were allowed. fl FATAL ELEVATOR FALL. Jesse Flfther Killed nt a South Meridian-street Grocery House. Jesse Fisher, eighteen years of age, who lived with his parents at 1006 Hadan street, and was employed In the refinery at the wholesale grocery of Schnull & Co., on South Meridian street, died last night about 8 o'clock at the City Hospital as the result of an accident. According to employes of tbe grocery house, he was working alone on the fourth floor about 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. A number of employes were on the third floor, but none on the fifth. A peculiar sound was heard In the elevator shaft, and some of the workmen rushed to the shaft and saw Fisher lying at the bottom. He was unconscious, and was hurried to the City Hospital in the Dispensary ambulance. There it was found that the skull was fractured in two places. No one was found last night who taw Fisher fall, and the manner in. which the accident occurred Is a mystery. The elevator was at the fifth floor, it is claimed by Schnull 6c Co., and there was no one on that floor. Tho gates to the elevator are automatic, beingopened and closed by the movement ot tho elevator. Schnull & Co. say the gates ar.d elevator were examined immediately after Fisher fell, and were found to be in proper working order, and the gate on the fourth floor closed. HANGED BY A SHEET. 3Irs. Etta Blrdsal's Death at Central Innane Hospital. Mrs. Etta Birdsal, thirty years of age, an inmato at the Central Insane Hospital since Aug. 19, was found dead hanging by the neck to a grating of a private room In one of tho hospital wards about 6 o'clock last night. She had torn a sheet into strips, tied them together, making a rope, which she tied around her neck and then to the grating. She was not out of sight of the attendants more than fifteen minutes, it is claimed. About a month ago she made a similar attempt on her life. She waa sent here from Jefferson county and was afflicted with melancholia. Her husband and one child live in Jefferson county and the body was sent to that place last night. RIVERSIDE PARK DEER. One of Them I'ses Its Hoof on William Bennett. William Bennett, living at No. 807 Eugene street, while removing deer from John O'Brien's place, No. 1707 North Meridian street, to Riverside Park, was kicked on the hand by one of the deer, cutting a gash which required twelve stitches. He was taken to the City Dispensary, where the gash was sewed up by Dr. Todd. "Withdrew the Application. In the County Commissioners' Court yesterday evidence and arguments were heard on the remonstrance against the application for a liquor license filed by Andrew Rholeder. of Oaklandon, Lawrence township. Before the case was concluded, however, Rholeder withdrew his application and announced that he would present a new one. Dr. Georse W. Conib. Dr. George W. Combs is a candidate for school POmmlmtncr Itla nfimi 1 thft last one on tne ballot. If elected ha win serv to the best Interests tf the voters of la dianapolls.

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Corner Of Maryland St. MRS. FAHNLEY DEAD. The Wife of a Well-Knovrn Business ' Man Empires. The death of Mrs. Frederick Fahnley occurred early yesterday morning at her home on North Meridian street, and It came as a shock to a large circle of friends, who were not aware of the severity of her illness. It was the result of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Fahnley spent a greater part of the summer at Lake Placid, In the Adirondacks, with her family, but soon after her return she became ill, and was taken to a hospital for treatment. For several days the family and closest friends expected her fate. Mrs. fahnley was one of the best known women, In both the leading German and American, circles. She was prominent In philanthropy, and was a well-known member of the German Ladies Aid Society, and cared for many private charities. She was a woman of line character, cordial and gracious, hospitable and kind, and in every relation or lifo was faithful and true. Mrs. Fahnley was Miss Lena Soehner, and was born in Baden, Germany. She came to this country when a young girl with her parents, and was educated here. She was married to Mr. Fahnley In Hamilton, O., In 1S63. She had lived in this city for thirty-five years. She leaves, besides her husband, two daughters, Bertha and Ada; a sister. Mrs. Bertha Test: and a brother. Mr. Charles Soehner. Another sister, Mrs. Henry Wetzel, died only a -few months ago. The funeral will be held at the residence. No. & North Meridian street, to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. TO VOTERS Who Are Interested In the rnbllc Schools. The Importance of the election of school commissioners under the new law cannot be overestimated. Parents and others Interested In tne children cannot afford to make a mistake in this matter. The Joint committee of the Commercial Club and the Citizens' Educational Society, formed for the purpose of bringing out suitable persons as candidates for school commissioners at this election, reported Aug. 19 as follows: The committee would further report that, although under the law there are only five commissioners to be elected from the City at large, yet it has solicited the following ten persons to permit their names to be used as candidates for school commissioners at the elation to be held Oct. 10, 1899: Albert A. Barnes, 1740 North Meridian street. Frank T. Edenharter, 1913 Park avenue. John H. Emrlch. 308 West Morris street. Arthur Gillet, 430 Randolph street. Charles E. Hollenbeck, 2011 North Meridian street. Aquilla Q. Jones, 2002 North Illinois street. Albert Rabb, 514 East Eleventh street. Andrew M. Sweeney, 17CC North Illinois street. Charles J. Schmidt, GS2 East South street. George F. Weelburg, 2115 Prospect street. Each of these persons has consented to stand at said election and to accept the oiflce if elected. The committee recommends each of these men as being of such character and cbillty and possessing such standing in the community as will enable any Ave of them to constitute a board devoted solely to the best interests of our schools, and which will administer its affairs in accordance with those principles which all good citizens desire to see dominate the management of the public schools of our city. THOMAS C. DAT, Chairman. BURRIS A. JENKINS. FRANK E. GAVIN. HENRY F. HABENEY. CHARLES S. LEWIS. JOHN E. SCOTT. WORTH MERRITT. ALBERT E. METZGER, Secretary. Let each voter cut out the names of the above candidates so as to have theia for reference at the polls. BIG FOUR ROUTE. Danville, 111., Excursion. 91 Round Trip. Sunday Oct. H. Visit National Soldiers' Home. Train leaves Indianapolis 7:25 a. m. Returning leaves Danville 7:15 p. m. VAXDALIA L.IXE. f 5.10 Eransvllle and Return 4J5.10. Reunion of tbe Bine and Gray For above occasion tickets will be sold Oct. 9 and 10, good returning to leave Evansville on or before Oct. 16. DIG FOUR ROUTE. Reunion of Blue and Gray. Evansville, Ind. SS.IO Round Trip 5.10. Tickets sold Oct. 9 and 10; good returning till Oct. 16. m Blfr Four Route. Commencing Oct. 4, the Big Four will run new, elegant dining and parlor cars on Trains 11 and 18, between Indianapolis and Peoria. III., daily. H. M. BRONSON, A. G. P. A. DIG FOUR ROUTE. $3.00 Chlcnffo and Return fB.OO. Tickets ill be sold Oct. 2 to 10, good returning till Oct. 14 if deposited with Joint agent not later than noon of day following date of rale. H. M. BRONSON, A. G. P. A. 81.00-DECATlR AND RETOlX-l.OO. Via I., D. Si W. Il. Sunday 'Jet. 8. Special train will leave Union Station 7 a. m. Returning train will leave Decatur 6:30 p. m. BIG FOUR ROUTE. 97.50 St. LonlH and Return 7 J&O. Account St. Louis Fair. Tickets sold Oct. 1 to 6, good returning tin Oct. 9. m BIG FOUR ROUTE. si.OO Cincinnati f l.OO. Sunday, Oct. 8th. Gas Explosion. Insure with German Fire of Indiana against damages from explosion. Rates nominal. 27 South Delaware street. 85.00 CHICAGO AND RETURN f 3.00. Via Monon Route. Tickets on sale Oct. 2 to 10, good to return until Oct. 11, inclusive. Four dally tralna Insure with Geiman Fire Insurance of Indiana. General offices, 29 South Delaware street. Fire, tornado and explosion. Insure with Indiana Insurance Co., 143 E. Market street. Fire, lightning tnd tornado. The Vernon Insurance and Trust Company are closing the sale of their stock. Take Soldiers9 Relief. A sure cur for indlf estlon. cramps la the stomach and dytentery. For by druggists. Marcj's pltce to bux watches. Jewelry, diamonds and silverware. Lowest prices. Feed your horss JANES' 8 Duatleas Oat a. Order coal and coke of Coburn Coal Company. I N order to make room for new goods which our Mr. Carl F. Walk is shipping us from New York, we will sell at specially reduced prices for the next ten days. Come and see. JuIiasC.WeJ!(8g on. INDIANA'S LEADING JCWCLHRS,

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