Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 January 1901 — Page 8

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1901.

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1 lie Ajres Store will be closed all of New Year's Day. the annual sale of I REMNANTS 50c pieces bring" dollar valiies at'every turn. f 22A3UFACTUIIER OF GRILLES. Fsrewdltol900 Not only a Year, But a Century! Time is now too short to do ' the subject Justice. We have tried to do that a little bit of it every day in the year. Wc shall continue ' 'keeping-everlastingly at it brings success." Do you come with us next year next century? We start early in the morning-. WELCOME, 1901 s Albert Gall Carpets, Drapery, Wall Paper, ' 17 and 10 Weit Washington St. Hardwood Floora Laid and Reflnlshed. Loaned Salaried People. ' "Wo advance money to honest salaried people n their own notes without indorsement. If you need money for any purpose "Whatsoever you need not wait until you save It up, for we will advance It to you and you can pay us back in email weekly or monthly payments. We do not consult your employer. Business strictly confidential. Call and get our plan. Security Mortgage Loan Co. 207 Indiana Trust Building. a WISH .YOU A HAPPY KTISW YEAR May Dame Fortune smile her sweetest smile for you and yours during every day of 1'JOI. May happlns and success form the team which draws you to the next milestone. 5m C SIPE, 'AMONDS , Booms 2. 3 and 4, !ST North Meridian St INDIANAPOLIS WD. 'Go to a Glove Store for GIOTes. DKIVIXG GIwOVKS, OTRCBT GLOVES, XIl64& GLOV15S, FUR GLOVIÜH, AU kinds of Gloves, at all kinds of prices, for all kinds of people. 10 EAST WASHINGTON' STREET. 210 STOCK IN REPORT. Owners of Local Team Xot After .Minor League Honors. President Thomas J. Hickey, of the proposed Western League, has given out a statement in Omaha to the effect that Indianapolis and Louisville are negotiating for franchises In the Western League, lie also paid their t'.drassIon would probably mean the dropping cf Denver and Pueblo. Thi3 statement w&.s read to President Watkins, of the. Indianapolis club, last night, before he left to spend New Year' at hl3 homo in Michigan. President Watkfm would not discuss the statement from any atandpolnt. as he said ho will continue to remain quiet regarding all reports for the present, as ho has done for tho last few months. From an Indianapolis standpoint, however, the statement of President Hickey Is not taken serious'y, as it is not believed that President Walking .and his partner, Mr. Uuschaupt, are! endeavoring to secure admission to any fitnor league, for they are f till confident of bt-lng in the American League circuit. If they were not confident on that point it would not be necessary for then to jeek admission to a minor league as Indianapolis would bo invited to Join almost any league. It 1.- hardly probable that President WatKlnsi will seek admission to any laue that is not us strong as the one in which this city was represented last season. The lndlanaiolis magnates will rrobably re-t on their oars for the present and await developments. Jfevr Iudlann AuMocIntlnnn. The following articles of incorporation ttcto filed yesterday: The Pet.i Deta Tetha Literary Society, composed of the undergraduates fit IX Pauw University; incorporatorA. D. Dorsett. C. A. Jak-s, f Maxwell. I). S. ttunlop. S. C. Johnson, j L. Ciarn. C. W. Shoemaker. J. K Cecii C. I Wood Held. J. L. Stout. U. Dun-' kvey and O. K. Maple. The Indiana Cunftrencc of Gospel Workers, of Hell Center; trustee. i:ilza I'ettir W. K. Crawford and Nathaniel I (ana way The Standard Land Company, of Indinnpolls; capital tock. $.".); directors, WillUm Gordon, Marie Patton. A. J. Van LVInsc. The Woman Christian TVmperanc union oi inuiana, wun nead-juarters at in lock of th company from J2.(jj to fiu,X"v. A DaniBSf .'e Trunnferrr!. Th I?whuU of Frank Stone, administrator of the estate of Ionard Vanderhuim. agalnr-t the Chicago Terminal Transfer Kallruad Company was yesterday transferred to the Federal Court from the Circuit Court of Lake county on petition of the defendant company. Stone asks JlO.Om damages on account of VanderhulmV lath, wr.kh took place while ho was at TVurk repnirlng h car In the railroad com-r-.-y's yrds. The complaint a!kKea that " .? wr n-Iir-mly run j;.i!nt h . : c-rs. trrivth ;::r at whi.-h Van- ; t.r-3 f.t v.'crl;. r: ruMi:.-; in hin

cunapoiix; uirectors. J u lift II. Vv:k Martha Wells, AU. e A. Vlutn. Mrs IOland T. Drown and Mis Amanda Way The Crescent Paper Company, of Indian-

THE PRINTING AWARDS

a pidi.ic lhtti.xg iiy tiih coixty commissioners. Sentinel Printing Company Successful on Fl rut anil Second Clashes A Protest Filed. The County Commissioners yesterday, awarded the contracts for the county printing to the Sentinel Printing Company, for the first and Becond classes, and the Journal Printing Company for the third class. Since the bids were received there has been a lively fight going on among the printers over the awarding of the contract and an apparently dissatisfied bidder saw fit to criticise the board for the manner in which the bids were received, alleging that it had acted Illegally. Yesterday afternoon the commissioners called all of the printers who had bid on furnishing the county with supplies to be present, and also representatives of the various newspapers of the city. When all were present Commissioner Greer, presdent of the board, and acting as spokesman, addressed the printers before him. lie asked them first, if they had had access to the specifications upon which the bids were submitted, if they had had ac cess to the requisitions filed by the county officers from which the schedules were made up, if they had had an opportunity to investigate all the schedules and requisitions with reference to the quantity of supplies needed by ths county officials, and ended with the general question whether tho printers had not been entirely satisfied with the procedure of the board in advertising for and receiving the bids. To all of these questions the printers answered in the affirmative. THE BOARD'S DECISION. When the printers had expressed their satisfaction with the manner in which the .commissioners have proceeded, with the exception of Willlara Baker, of Baker & Thornton, Mr. Greer made a statement of the board's decision. Mr. Baker said he found but one error, and that wa3 in the classification, one article having been placed in the wrong class, but that mistake made no material difference, and he was willing to let it go, he said. Mr. Greer told the printers that there had been Juggling of figures, or catch bids, in some of the bids submitted, and that the board had endeavored to award the contract to the lowest bidder when this juggling was taken Into consideration. The bids submitted were, for the first class: Sentinel Irinting Company, $774.46; Baker & Thornton. $1,445.59; Levey Brothers & Co., $7 49.72; Indianapolis Printing Company, $1,408.03;. Journal Printing Company, R233.&. Second-class: Sentinel Printing Company, $244.36; Baker & Thornton. $326.38; Levey Brothers & Co., $359.32; Indianapolis Printing Company. $532.56; Journal Printing Company,- $477.53. Third-class: Sentinel Printing Company, $106.03; Baker & Thornton. $10.53; Levey Brothers & Co., $108.64; Indianapolis Printing Company, $172.80; Journal Printing Company, $16.10. After the bids were read Mr. Greer said the board had endeavored to get at the honest bids. The bids submitted showed that there had been considerable Juggling in many Instances. One firm bidding on legal cap paper for the sheriff's office offered to furnish It for 1 cent a ream, and bid $4 a ream for the same quality of paper for the county clerk's office that furnishes the courts with stationery. Records for tho Superior Court were offered to the county at one-tenth of a cent a ream, making the threo records for the three Superior Court rooms cost only 3 cents, while other bids, which the commissioners termed honest, ofTered to furnish the records for $37. One bid the commissioners observed was a $3 bid and they say it would cost $700 to furnish it. These apparently cheap bids were many times overbalanced by high bids on the necessities for the offices, and which will be needed in large quantities. In one bid red ink was offered for less than half the cost of black ink. while in reality the red ink costs twice as much as black Ink, but there is comparatively little of It used, where the black ink is used in great quantities. It was also observed in some instances bids were much higher on neceseltles that have to be furnished in large quantities. BIDS COMPARED. Commissioner Greer said that In considering the bids the commissioners compared tho Juggled bids with those that appeared to bo reasonable. The- unreasonably low bids were checked and a total of those that appeared to be reasonable was footed up. This footing eliminating the Juggled bids, showed the bids to stand as follows: First class. Sentinel Printing Company, $513.S4; Baker & Thornton, J71S.15; Levey Brothers & Co., $537.93; Indianapolis Printing Company, $C33.C0; Journal Printing Company, $601.23. Second class: Sentinel Printi2 Company. $147.iU; Baker & Thornton. $21SD5; Levey Brothers & Co.. $253.70; Indianapolis Printing Company. $217.17; Journal Printing Company, $1S60. Third class: Sentinel Printing Company, $313.84; Baker & Thornton, $13.23; Levev Brothers & Co., $S3.S6; Indianapolis Printing Company, $47.12; Journal Printing Company, $23.55. A third and final total was made and upon this the contracts were awarded Commissioner Greer said the board, in making this total, substituted what it termed reasonable bids for the Juggled figures to arrive at a conclusion as to who was really the lowest bidder. Those totals were as follows: First class: Sentinel Printing Company, $1.249.82; Baker & PiS011 51.443.59; Levey Brothers & Co.. $1.373.93; Journal Printing Company. $1,337.23 f?trß Safs: ?eilInel Minting Company, 4o4.4o; Baker & Thornton. $526.33; Levey Brothers & Co., $370.22; Journal Printing Company, $502.12. Third class: Sentinel Printing Company, $175.71; Baker & Thornton. $1S0.S3; Levey Brothers & Co Ulo. 4a; Journal Printing Company, $160.14. Lpon. this calculation the awards were made, the Sentinel Company receiving the first and second-class contracts and the Journal Company the third-class Immediately after the awards were madLevey Brothers & Co. filed a protest with the board against letting the contract upon the ground that the bids were not awarded lhe J?"est. Wdtfer. According to the bids submitted Levey Brothers & Co. had the lowest bid on the first class and the Sentinel Printing Company on the second and third elapses. After the revision of the figures and a comparison made by the commissioners with reference to the Jugl gling of figures, the apparent awards were changed The commissioners tsay they feel confident they have acted right in the matter County Attorney Brown was present when the awards were made and the board acted upon his advice. As all of the printers who bid said they were satisfied with the manner In which the bids were receive! there can be no complaint upon that pcore. The commissioners say they are willing to t.ccept the protest and believe they will be supported in any contention. THE YEAR'S BUSINESS. Ilecelnta and Deliveries at the Fnion Stockyards. In the year 19w there were received at the Union Stockyards 1.228.018 hogs, 139,722 head of cattle. 7,003 sheep und 32.973 horses. The shipments were 4JO,767 hugs, 41.5X2 head of cattle. 4.93r sheep and 29.013 horses. The city deliveries were 922.251 hog. 95,11) head of cattle. 1V sheep and 3.: 7 horex. The receipts of hogs were ne larvrest in December of any month, telnrr ItiO.xiU). The city deliveries of cuttle wto the largest in the history of the yards. th2 grrat increase belnj? lue to India nnpolfs becoming a moro important point In shipping dre!ed meats. i In Win. Snninton's Honor. William Swantson yesterday was retired from actual service on the Panhandle lines under the pension fund, having been in the ??rvUv cf the Pennsylvania Company or its predecessor slr.ee 15C0. He commenced a a machinist In the ehops of tho Little ?Uaml road on May 11. l"X In 1' he reaclf4 the j.--iti;n tr r.::'.:ts?)t .rr.ater

mechanic at the shops in Columbus, O.; in 1879 he was appointed master mechanic of the Jeffersonvllle, Madison & Indianapolis shops, and in 1SS4. master mechanic of the larger Panhandle shops, and as a faithful and economical manager he has made an enviable reputation. Ills associates at the shops regret that under the pension rules he is retired and yesterday as a token of esteem for him the car shop3 were closed and the employes, numbering over four hundred, met at 2 p. m. and presented him with a gold watch and chain aporopriately Inscribed and their best wishes that his life may be spared and he will still get much pleasure in the study and appliances of mechanical engineering. Mr. Swanston was born in Glasgow, Scotland, May 11, 1S27, and was educated in the Glasgow Mechanics' Institute.

MARION COUNTY SETTLES. The Total Tnx Collected Amounted to $l,0i(M79.0G. The treasurer of Marion county yesterday made his annual settlement with the auditor of state, paying into the state treasury the sum of $200,214.46 and receiving back for school expenses JSi,453.23. Tho fcfettlement sheet shows that there was collected in Marlon county for the fiscal year a total tax of $1,046,679.06, which was distributed in the following funds: Special tax fund, $58,223.40; benevolent institution fund tax, $30,649.98; state debt sinking fund, $1S,3S9.99; state educational fund tax, $10,216.64; state school tax, $70,730.06; county tax, $231,259.34; township tax, $13,053.80; tuition tax, $14,408.33; special school tax. $12.S34.29; road tax. $466.87; relief of poor, $7,596.91; corporation tax, $2.943.39; city school, $212.7x5.52; city library $20.733.41; City Industrial School, $23,916.76; city of Indianapolis, $.103.250.06; pension funds, $10,S5S.32: dog tax, $S2.&1 ; new buildings and debts. $(2.70. The school fund interest for the year amounted to $11,725.17, and the permanent endowment fund interest to $2C9.22. All of the counties of the State have now mado their annual settlement with the exception of Jay, which is expected to forward its settlement sheet within a day or two. VIEWS OF W. D. F0ULKE nC SUGGESTS A LAW PROVIDING FOR A TRAVELING AUDITOR. A Primary Election Law, He Indicates, Is a Good Thins: In Some Respects. William Dudley Foulke, of Richmond, who was here last night attending the Columbia banquet, Is hopeful that the Legislature will this year enact the law which was defeated two years ago, providing for a special or traveling auditor to be conected with the state auditor's office whose duties will be to examine the books of county and township officers at any time he may see fit to do so. This scrt of a law, Mr. Foulke believes, would save thousands of dollars each year In the way of irregular or reckless expenditures. A law of this kind would provide for a uniform system of bookkeeping, which would simplify the duties of the special auditor's deputy. Mr. Foulke thinks this deputy should havo the power to .go through the books of any county or township officer at any time. Mr. Foulke has views concerning a primary election law. Asked as to his opinion along this line he said: "I think a primary election law a good thing. If it docs not attempt to do too much. The mere fact, however, of holding a primary election' by popular vote is not going to lead politics into paradise. Wehave popular nominating elections In Wayne county. I think they are better than conventions, but there is still a good deal in them which is very unsatisfactory. The main thing, as It seems to me, to be secured by primary election laws Is to prevent men buying votes and this also ought to be secured In regular elections, by much stronger provisions than the law contains at the present time. Of course, tho Australian ballot does something la this way, but there ought to be heavy penalties both for giving and taking money for votes at all elections primary as well as others. The next thing of greatest importance is to see to it that none vote except those who are entitled to and that is particularly difficult in a primary election law, because n such a law there must be some provision for determining who is a Republican and who is a Democrat. It is not always easy to say what a mans politics Is, especially where he is rather independent and is given to scratching a ticket. I thing it is a very bad thing to let the voter decide this for himself or even to swear in his vote by affidavit if his affidavit Is to bo taken as conclusive. A man's affidavit does not count for much more than his word. If he will lie he will not hesitate to swear falsely. The result of letting men swear in their votes conclusively would be much like that Minnesota law for primary elections, which has become a laughing stock among those who understand it. In some places it worked in this way: The Democrats, who Tvtre in the .minority, went in large numbers to the Republican primaries and voted. Naturally they voted for the worst Republican candidate possible, so as to beat him the more easily when the regular election should come around. As politicians get to learn this game, that will be the plan every time, and the result will be the nomination of the worst candidates possible by the party which Is in the majority. "I would say that the election inspectors ought to settle the questions whenever there are affidavits or statements on both sides. There are evils connected with that method also, but they are les.s than the other. The authorized representatives of each party ought to have the final power of deciding who are members of that party in case of contest, and I should suppose that the inspectors at each poll would be those representatives." F. E. BURCHAM'S DEATH. It l ollovrcd Closely a Period of Heavy Drlnklntf. Frank E. Burcham, a shoemaker living on Delaware street, died suddenly yesterday afternoon from some cause not yet determined, though it was thought to be due to excessive use of liquor, lie was a shoemaker and Sunday evening went to police headquarters and asked the turnkey to lock him up In order that he might not bv able to get out and secure the liquor which he so much craved and which he could not resist getting when left to himself. He remained in the police station until about 1 o'clock yesterday, when relatives took him home. He was there suddenly taken III. the first indication being strangulation. Dr. Ritter was called, but Burcham died suddenly before his trouble was thoroughly understood by the doctor. He was thirty-five year of age and leaves a widow and two children. Work on Tnx Dnpllrntes. By working diligently day and night County Auditor Harry B. Smith and his clerks have completed the tax duplicates for the year 1900, and they will be ready to turn over to County Treasurer Koehne to-day. There are eighteen rf the books, nine of which go to the treasurer and nine are- kept in the Auditor's otfioe. The making of the books is a ureat ta.k and it requires the closest mathematical calculation and Addition to make the total? of lor.ff columns that are carried from j'age to page tally so that the whole work will not have to be none over. Th? books must bo turned over at the first of the year tnd to get all of the preceding year's valuations properly scheduled requires much work at the last minute. A liberal share of your lire Insurance ought to be given to the Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company, a safe, sound and successful company, organized with home capital by Indiana men. who will give your business prompt attention. OCice, No. US JJast Hirket etrett. , v

WATCH NIGHT SERVICES

AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME AT THE RESCUE .MISSION, Rev. W. A. Qunyle's Talk n Feature Programmes at .Many of the City Churches. It is doubtful if in any of the churches, in the clubs, or In the homes of Indianapolis where the ceremony of watching the old year out and the new year in, and the passing of the nineteenth century, there was a service more interesting to the participants than that at the Rescue Mission, at 406 South Pennsylvania street. There were probably not less than 130 persons assembled there early in the evening. Tho chapel was crowded and many were cared for in the living apartments of Superintendent Wheeler. The programme opened with a song service in which everyone took part. Great enthusiasm was displayed, and it was not long until the usual invitation for seekers of salvation to come to the altar was given. There were a number who responded and then began the enactment of a scene in the way of a revival the like of which has not been seen in any of the recent revivals here. There was singing, and shouting, and praying, and laughing, and exhortations all at the same time. Children sang when others talked; women continued the singing, drowning out the voice of Superintendent Wheeler when he started to make announcements; men with rasping voices sang and were not embarrassed because their voices did not harmonize with the organ or with any other voice in the congregation. And with all there was a spirit of earnestness which was surprising to one who had never before been in such a place. Tho refrains of songs were sung and resung and then sung again each time with more ardor than before and about the time the last note died out tho voice of some man or woman starting a new song would be heard above the other voices and then the organist would catch the air and the new song would be sung to music and gone over many times. The Rev. W. A. Quale was one of the ppeakers of the evening and his talk had been set for 10:30 o'clock but it was nearly 11:30 before he was able to proceed because of the general interest in the song and altar service. The talk of Mr. Quayle was evidently a treat for many, who apparently did not know him until his name was announced. Then there was a general movement to secure advantageous positions from which to hear him. Those who had been seated in the living apartments brought chairs with them, crowding into the large room, and with Dr. Quayle in the center of an interesting group. Dr. Quayle's subject was taken from tho parable of the two men who bullded houses, one of them upon the sand and the other upon the rock. The demolition of the one house ho said was due to a storm, and the stability of the other to the rock foundation which was likened unto faith in and obedience to the teachings of Christ. He said it was a great thing to be able to listen to what is said by someone else, and also a great thing to be able to listen for certain voices. He implored hi hearers to listento listen to the words of Jesus, who has promised relief from the troubles of the storms of business, sorrow, and poverty. He gave a number of humorous illustrations ending each with a pathetic story appealing for haste in listening to and for the voice of Christ. He also tried to impress upon his hearers that one who listened to the words of Jesus and knowing the truth of ,them and did not heed the admonitions was no better than he who did not hear. In concluding he said: "If you have Jesus in your life and in your heart you can meet the storm. Da you think if you were to step across Into the unknown at the beginning of the new year, and the hew century, do you think God would say! You are my wholesome daughter. You are my wholesome son. If you do it will be a happy New Year for you. Do not, I Implore you, go out of the old year into the new without Christ." Dr. Quayle concluded his remarks a few minutes before lz o'clock and haste was made to give another invitation to rise for the prayers of the Christian pecple present and to come to the altar and a number who had earlier in the evening raised their hands asking for the prayers of tho as sembled, and whom Superintendent Wheeler addressed by- their given names, responded. Most of those going forward professed conversion and nfter the bells and whistles had announced the passing hour, there was a general congratulation that several had started the New Year with the declared intention of leading the life of a Christian. . AT ROBERTS PARK. The Services Dfgan with Supper and Ended with Devotional Exercises. The watch-night exercises at Roberts Park Church were of an Interesting character. They began about 6 o'clock with a bountiful supper and continued until midnight. After supper the exercises were held in the Sunday school room. Here a social was held and a programme of music and recitations was given. There were recitations by Mrs. Lillian Gatch and Mrs. C. E. Bacon, wife of the pastor; Miss Irene Berryhill gave a piano solo, Louise Tutewiler contributed vocal selections and there was a recitation by Miss Nellie Demmerly. From 10 to 11 o'clock a number of addresses were listened to. John W. Ray discussed the "Relationship of Classes to the M. E. Church," Mrs. J. W. Beck's subject was "Foreign Missions," and Mrs. John S. Berryhill talked of "Home Missions." From 11 o'clock until midnight Rev. C. E. Bacon, the pastor, had charge of the services, which consisted of devotional exercises. At Central-Avenue Church. At the Central-avenue M. E. Church the passing of the old year and century was watched by the members of the congregation and they took up their work, which ended long after midnight, with a spirit which showed that each was full of pleasure at being able to be present at the unusual event Tho early hours of the evening were spent in an informal manner, with a few musical numbers. At 10 o'clock the arrival of the more youthful numbers of the church swelled tho already well filled Sunday school room. Immediately after this the main speeches of the evening were delivered, the principal one being that of Charles F. Coffin, who spoke on the "Development of the Prison System." Mr. Coffin spoke for some time, showing a brief history of the punishment of criminals during the early years of the past century and of the good work done by benevolent Institutions. At the conclusion of Mr. Coffin's address the last half hour of the old year was spent in solemn consecration service, which consisted of prayer, scriptural readings, singing and a sermon by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Lasby. At the First Baptist. The watch-night services at the First Baptist Church began at 0 o'clock, and were held in the Sunday-school room. Dr. W. C. Taylor, pastor of College-avenue Baptist Church, had charge of the services from 9 till 10 o'clock, and from 10 till 11 c 'clock Rev. J. C. Carman was in charge. He pave what Is called a "chalk talk," illustrating his ideas on the blackboard. The last hour of the service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Villers. pastor of the church There was prayer and the giving of testimony h" members of the congregation. A few minuteH before midnight Professor Preston went to the orcan and played "Mv Days Are 'Jltcd.ig Swiftly By." and at 12 o'clock rendered the hymn. "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow." Quartet Sang nt Midnight, The exercises ct the First German M. E. Church last night opened with a prayer and song, followed by a sermon by the pastor. Rev. F. A. Hamp. A testimony meeting followed the sermon and the congregation spent the last hour of tho closing century in prayer. At midnight a quartet sang the "Te Deum Laudamua" from tho church tower. "The Crystal Nlsht." by Root, was given at the close of the tervice. The sininj yf. the quartet iu

the tower was very picturesque. They were nlmost one hundred feet above ground A beautiful effect was produ;al by burning red light. St. Paul's Church Services. The congregation of St. Paul's Episcopal Church greeted the new century by communion services, which began about 11:30 o'clock. The services were of a very Impressive character. Rev. Louis Brown, the pastor, preached a short sermon, in which hc said: "We can only have peace by rising and going forward. We leave the old life of omission and commission behind us. Say to yourself to-night, 'I will keep the faith my father gave to me. I'll try to be a better man.' " The full choir of St. Paul's gave a programme of music that was much enjoyed. 'SBBBSIISBBSBBSBBi GAMBLING HOUSE RAIDED.

Twenty-Six Men Arrested in a Kentucky-Avenue Place. The last day of the year 1300 and also of the nineteenth century was one on which the police department made one of the most successful raids on gambling places of the year. Captain Kruger headed a detachment which succeeded in getting into the rooms over the Hut saloon at 202 Kentucky avenue, last night, where twenty-six men were found about four poker tables. William Armitage was slated as the keeper of the place. The others, who gave, as a rule, fictitious names were charged with visiting a gambling house. THE CONTRACT SIGNED DY BOARD OF "WORKS AND "WATER COMPANY OFFICIALS. The Provisions the Same as Outlined in the JournalOther Municipal Affairs. The new water contract is now ready for the City Council to ratify, as it was signed yesterday by the Board of Public Works and representatives of the Indianapolis Water Company. The amendments to the contract were set out in the Journal Sunday morning and no changes were made from those published at that time. The section pertaining to the contract ending at a certain time was adopted. The term of the contract is for eight years instead of ten. Chairman Sahm, of the board, and Councilman Knight will make a trip to-day over the proposed switch asked by the Bcmls Bag Company, running from the Belt Railroad to the factory and crossing Barth avenue. Chairman Sahm said yesterday the board granted permission to the Union Traction Company to run its Anderson interurban cars Into Indianapolis, beginning to-day, under tho same agreement made with the other Interurban companies until the interurban franchise is settled. A meeting will be held to-morrow morning at which the members of the Board of Works, the councilmanlo committee on contracts and franchises and representatives of the interurban companies will try to agree on the franchise to be granted the interurban companies. City Controller's Shovring. City Controller Johnson said yesterday the city had JS5.646.46 to Its credit in the treasury as the year 1900 went into history, but of this amount tho December bills are yet to bo paid. ,The collecting of delinquent taxes is rather slow. The county treasurer collected about $2,300 delinquent taxes yesterday and one-third of this goes to the city. Mr. Johnson's books show that for the year 1900 644 liquor licenses were issued, against 521 in 1899. The vehicle licenses issued during the year with a .comparison for 1SD9 are a follows, the latter figures being for 1900: Bicycles. 23,253. 22,607; one horse buggies, 3,949, 3,862; one horse wagons, 3,871, 4,087; two horse vehicles, 1,697, 1.64S; miscellaneous, 233, 23L Isaac Kins Reappointed. Isaac King's terra as park commissioner expired last night, but Mayor Taggart reappointed him yesterday and he will continuo in the office. BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE. FINAti ACTION TAKEN. For opening the first alley south of Twelfth Etreot, from Missouri street to the canal. For widening- the first alley east of Cornell avenue, from Twenty-first to Twenty-second street. For VAcatinp th first alley north of Eleventh street, from Missouri etreet to the canal. For vacating Lewes street, from Twenty-fint to Twenty-second treet. CONTRACTS SIGNED. With the Sun Vapor Street Lighting Company: For furnishing" 200 or more vapor lights and twenty-five or more Avelsbach lights during first six months of year 1901. With the Indianapolis Water Con:pany: For supplying the city with water until Dec. 31, 19uS. CONTRACT AWARDED. To Frank Lackey, at 36 cents per lineal foot on each side of street: For Tading and rollins Dcfrees street, from Temple avenue to the first alley east. ASSESSMENT ROLL APPROVED. In behalf of J. E. Mann: For gravel roadway, brick gutters and curbing on Ringgold avenue, from Orange to Minnesota street. In behalf of J. K. Copper: For brick pavement on Tenth street, from Tecumseh street to Jefferson avenue. , n In behalf of Iloosier Construction Company: For block pavement on Nobl street, from Ohio D Michigan street A Children's Entertainment. A belated Christmas tree, with an accompanying literary and musical programme, was the attraction yesterday at Tomlinson Hall for about seven hundred of the pupils of the Girls Industrial School. The entertainment was arranged by the teachers and the patrons of the school. Four hundred pounds of candy was distributed, and each girl received a yard of ribbon. A dozen dolls donated by Mrs. M. Blanche Stevenson were, by a vote of the girls, sent to the children at the Eleanor Hospital. Closing of Federal Offices. All the federal offices with the exception of the postoffice will be closed to-day on account of New Year'. The postoffice will be open until 10 o'clock this morning. The carriers will make one delivery of mall throughout the city this forenoon and there will be a collection from the boxes this evening. Dnulsp's Celebrated Hats At Beaton's Hat Store. Feed your horss JANES'8 Dustltss Oats. New Century Cahgraph. 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