Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 38, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 February 1901 — Page 8

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1901.

I Tor Thursday

Children' Cloafo. Pink, red and white LMderdown Cloaks which sold at $;.'.. and insizp ime to three yean; special 81Nß Cloth Coats In izs two to twelve years are reduced an average of one-third. Ha ndKc rch icir. Women's Unlaundered Handkerchief with the following Initial: A. B. C. I. Kt r O, II, J, L, M, N. O, 1K,S,T and f V , usually öoe a bunch; special price J 6 for 25c Women' Unlaundcrcd Initial Handkerchief of pure linen, convent embroidered (A. B, C, L, K, F, i. H.J. K. L. M, O, P, R. H. T and W), well worin iäxj a Duncu; special saie 6 .or 5)3c Z. ZyJZES S3) CO., Men's Gloves! Silk-lined Mocha 73c to JL50 Kid Lined 50c to $1.50 Unllned Kid 50c, 75c I1.0O and up Driving Glove 50c, 75c and J1.00 10 CAST WASHINGTON STnUET. A CHANGE IN THE STREET CAST MICHIGAN STRECT MAY BE TRAICUITENED DY THE CITY. A Conference Held to Discuss It, and 'Wood raff Trustee AVI II De Consulted City Affairs. Chairman, Sabm and Mr. Magulre. of the Board of Works, were In consultation with City Engineer Jeup yesterday afternoon regarding a change In Michigan street. As the street Is now laid out It runs east to Highland avenue, then there is a break In the street to 1S3 feet north, where it again runs east. The Board of Works Is contemplating the vacation of East Michigan street from Highland avenue to Belle street and running the street diagonally through the property from the present end of the) street on Highland avenue to Bella street. In making such a change Chairman Sahm says quite a number of pieces of property would be cut in two by the thoroughfare, and the present part of the street from Highland avenue to Belle street would be closed and converted into property. Near the corner of Highland avenuand Michigan street there are two one-story frame houses and one double frame house of one and one-half stories that would have to bo removed should the street be opened as proposed. Chairman Sahm estimates the damages and benefits to be assessed would amount to about XtJ.Ouo. Woodruff Place property would be benefited, Mr. Sahm says, and a conference with the trustees of Woodruff Place may be held In the near future, Pronertv east and west on Mlchlaran strict would also be assessed for benefit to offset the amount of damages that would have to be paid to the property where the proposed change In the street would be made. Mr. Sahm said that former street improvements have been taken Into consideration in figuring the damages to be assessed as part of the property now fronting on but one street would front on two streets. He said the proposed East Michigan-street sewer will also have to be considered in making such an improvement as it would not do to lay the sewer on the part of Michigan street that may be vacated, but if the opening of the thoroughfare is to be made as proposed the sewer would be delayed until the street is opened. Nearly all the property owners in that locality petitioned the board last October for the proposed change and it is not thought there will bo great objections raised to the improvement, but the Board of Works will have to be guided by the opinion of the property owners. A conference with the Woodruff Place trustees will be held within two weeks and then a date will be set for a meeting with the property owners Interested in the Improvement. t Street Car Extension. A delegation of residents of the Tlrst Ward, headed by Councilman Negley, was before the Board of Works yesterday asking for an extension of the Columbia-avenue street-railway line from Nineteenth to Twenty-flfth street. A petition was presented to the board signed by over one hundred residents who use the line, and part of them have to walk nine squares to reach a car. Vice President Jones, of the company, was present and said the matter of extensions rested with President Mc(Jowan, who Is out of the city. He said as soon as Mr. McGowan returned he would notify Councilman Negley and have the matter taken up. t Snfetr Hoard Appointments. The Board of Safety Is preparing to make errolntments in the police department to ii'.l the vacancies that exist In tho department and to increase the force as provided under the appropriations for that Oepartment for 1W1. Applicants for positions on the force will receive medical examinations In a few days. A Cotta; for Patients. The Board of Health yesterday ordere! Superintendent Spencer of the City Hospital .o rent a cottago In the neighborhood of the hospital to be used for the erysipelas cases that recently broke out In the surgical ward of the hospital. Dr. Spencer said last night he had a cottage in view, but had not as yet rented it. . BOARD OF "WORKS HOCTIXB. FINAL ACTION TAKEN. For a local sewer in Michigan street. Noble to alley et of Liberty street. PETITON FILED. For cement walks in Arrow avenue. Hillside to YaUy. W0HACK IN THE. MARKET. He Days More Fnuejr-l'rlred Cnttli The Sale Continues. Another large and Interested crowd attended the cattle sale at the Union Stockyards yesterday, and many head of fine Hereford were sold. The bidding for fine bulls was not as spirited as the bidding for cows. Cattle mm claim that Indiana is not far enough advanced In the raising of line cattle to cause lively bidding for bulls. A. A. Womaek was again a prominent .bidder yesterday. He purchased Eyeopener, 'grandson of the great Corrector, and consigned by C. A. Jameson, of Peoria, III., for The bidding was lively on this offering, but Mr. Womack wa the succtful bidder. He alo paid $tu0 for Waneta. a two-year-old cow. and made many other purchases. E. U. Martindale bought Ivanhoe from Martin Liebigs for IZ3. Homestead Garnet for t2") and Cornelia for William Haueisen, also of Indianapolis, bought a numlxr of cows. v. L. Thomas & Son, of (Jalvetcn, Ind., bought In lone, with a bull calf by her side, for -(. There were many other sales durins the day. Hough. L. 1". Morrison &. Co. have purchased th Ctack of the Indianapolis Trunk Company and have removed It to thear store, Nu. ZI Vc-t Washington street,

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THE CHARTER BILL

REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION IS StimiTTED. After Several Amendment! the II ill la Indorsed for Presentation to fhe Legislature. STATE BOARD OF COMMERCE TOPICS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED DY THE DELEGATES. The Visitors Enfertalned nt an Evening Smoker by the Commercial Club To-Day'a Programme. An unusually large attendance marked the opening of the annual meeting of the Indiana State Board of Commerce In the assembly room of the Commercial Club yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, and as the day's proceedings progressed It became evident that the men present were men who are thoroughly versed In the various topics that are likely to come before such a body. The greatest interest was manifested and the closest heed paid to all suggestions, as manifested by the active and intelligent discussion Indulged by all of the delegates. William Fortune is president of the board and C. J. Murphy, of Evansvllle, secretary. At the beginning of the morning session President Fortune made a brief talk, in which he explained the nature and amount of work done by the Stato Board of Commerce. He said that of the many projects which had originated in the organization and had be a promoted by It the new county and township laws can be measured more definitely in their benefits to the public than anything else yet accomplished, though other plans of the organization may yet prove to be almost equally Important. He said: "The economic results of the county and township laws will stand, however, as, to say the least, a sufficient demonstration of the great possibilities of such service as the state board has been endeavoring to render the public. Although at all times confident thai the laws would result In a great saving in nubile expenditures, it is demonstrated that the claims as to what would probably be the result were much too conservative, as, indeed, it was Intended they should be. In fact, the results have been so amazing that they are now regarded with incredulity, and it is regarded by the friends of the laws as quite sufficient to claim for them less than half of what they have really accomplished. The statement has often been made that in the first full year of tlielr operation they saved the people of Indiana over a million dollars. This statement has been disputed by the enemies of the laws, without, however, furnishing any authentic information in support of their assertions. The most reliable information we have is contained in the last annual report of the State Department of Statistics. The data for this report Is gathered officially. These statistics show that in county administration alone the total expenditures for the fiscal year 1WJ were $3,trJ2,litf. The appropriations made by the county councils for the year 11HX) amounted to Jö,763,320. This shows a saving in the first year of the operation of the new law of J2.252.879. It should be remembered that this Is the showing as to the results of the county government alone. It is reasonable to expect in adldtlon an even greater saving in the administration of township affairs, but we will await authentic returns on this. Later we will have before this meeting Information of this kind on one Item of township administration, namelypoor relief in an address by Mr. Butler, secretary of state charities, which will, bring the statistical showing up to a saving of approximately 13,000.000. a year, still leaving out of account a vast paving in general expenditures under the township law." Mr. Fortune stated that for eight or nine years the State Board of Commerce ha been carrying on educational work tendlrl? to the betterment of municipal government and as the culmination of this work a few months ago a conference of municipal officials of Indiana was called for the purpose of discussing what they should undertake to get in the way of better government. That conference was held on the 4th day of December, 1900, and was quite largely attended. Out of it grew the municipal government commission which approved the general outlines or suggestions of a form of charter for the smaller cities and towns and referred the matter to an executive committee to draft such a bill or charter. MUNICIPAL CHARTER BILL. President Fortune then called to the chair Mayor McIIenry of Wabash, chairman of the executive committee. Mr. A. W. Brady, of Muncle, well known expert in charter legislation, presented the committee's report, embodying the complete draft of charter intended to be broad enough to cover all cities and towns of 3.000 population or less. In brief, the proposed bill is drawn on the lines of the Indianapolis charter. It applies the same principles of government with reduced machinery to the smaller cities and towns. The duties of some of the officers and of some of the boards are either combined or lessened according to the needs of some of the smaller cities, in order that the business may be conducted at less expense. The one general bill is intended to be applicable to all cities having a population of 23.0UO or less. Three classifications of municipalities are made. Cities of from 23.000 down to 15.000 constitute the first class; from 15,000 to 8,000, the second; and all having a population below the latter figure, the third class. The bill Is made immediately applicable to no city, but it simply presents a form of government which may be adopted by the action of the City Council and the majority vote of the people according to their population in these classifications. No radical changes are made. The present officers are permitted to continue to perform certain official functions during their term of office and where any of these officers are dispensed with the change goes into effect only at the conclusion of their term There is a distinct separation of the powers of municipal government in the bllL The Council has only legislative powers. The mayor has very large responsibility and power, and the whole purpose is to make him the one responsible officer of government. He appoints, just as In this city, all of the other officers with the exception of the city clerk; can remove at wiir; and he in turn can be impeached by the Council for malfeasance in office; and In case of impeachment, if that is for a period of time longer than six months before tha expiration of his term, the city controller performs tho duties of the office until his successor can be elected by the people at a special election. The bill provides for six wards, six councllmen from wards and three councllmen at large, except in cities where there are five or less wards, as at present, and then there are five ward councllmen and two at large. A minimum salary is lixed for the mayor, controller, city clerk, city attorney, civil engineer and members of boards. The othor salaries may be determined by the Council. There Is no change in the present improvement or sewer laws. The bill is intended to preserve the cardinal features of the Indianapolis system. Mr. Clarence A. Kenyon made a brief but vigorous talk in commendation of the proposed charter and moved that it be received from the committee to be submitted to the will of the full meeting. This motion prevailed and an adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. THE AFTERNOON SESSION. Shortly after the afternoon meeting was called to order by President McIIenry a disagreeable surprise was given those Instrumental in drafting the proposed new city charter by Mr. Jessup, of Richmond, Hating that he did not think the bill should be adopted for presentation to the Legislature until after it had been gone over section by section by the meeting of the State Board of Commerce and Municipal League. Ho was backed up in his suggestion by Messrs. France and Call. Mr. Fortune Jumped to hia feet as soon aj oppor

tunity offered and made a vigorous speech lu which he declared that the matters involved in the bill were none of them new. but that they had been discussed and tried for years. He said the commission that drafted the charter was merely carrying into effect suggestions that had been made to It in perfect harmony. He pleaded with tho delegates present not to put any stumbling block in the way of the speedy carrying into effect of the measure. Augustus L. Mason spoke along lines similar to those fnllnwed in Mr. Fortune's

I talk, except that Mr. Mason went further and declared that if the charter in question had In It advantages for only one city in all the State coming within the population limits prescribed it ought to be adopted Just as special charters have been given the cities of Evansvllle. Fort Wayne, Torre Haute and Indianapolis. Mr. Mason suggested that Inasmuch as the proposed charter is optional with cities those that do not Kico It might wait until the next Legislature and introduce charters to their Individual likings: Mayor Scherer, of Fort Wayne, spoke for the charter, declaring that nobody In his city except "political tricksters" are desirous of the passage of. amendments to the Fort Wayne charter. Mr. Murphy, of Evansvllle, warmly defended the proposed bill, declaring that since the passage of the charter applying to hi3 city the expenses of municipal government had been reduced $71.000 per annum. Mr. Scherer added that the. Fort Wayne charter had operated to reduce the tax levy from $120 to ii cents. AMENDMENTS OFFERED. Mr. Kenyon offered a solution to the difficulty by suggesting that, instead of deferring deflnlto action on the bill by proIcnged discussion of Its different provisions, such of tho delegates as had objections to any of the provisions of the measure might make motions to amend it in those regards. This suggestion was adopted, and on motion of Mayor Dungan, of Hartford City, the charter was amended so as to make the maximum tax levy 11.50. A motion to amend the provision relating to salaries of councllmen so as to make the maximum salary $5oO per year was offered, and Mr. Fortune insisted that the minimum of $100 should be left out of the bill entirely, since it is occasionally true that public-spirited citizens are willing to serve their municipalities for little or no compensation, and such men should bo encouraged. The motion, with Mr. For-, tune's amendment, prevailed. Mr. It. M. Seeds presented a motion suggesting that the section relating to election of members of councils be referred back to the executive committee, with the request that some plan be devised by which councils could be made continuing bodies. Instead of being elected simultaneously and going out of Office simultaneously, as provided in the charter at present. This mor tion was carried. Mr. France's motion to amend Section 61 so as to give cities and towns the right to condemn land for park and market purposes In addition to the purposes already specified was carried. A spirited discussion was evoked by a suggestion to take away from the mayor the right to make and nullify appointments. Mr. Mason made an eloquent speech in defense of the proposition to place the entire responsibility on the mayor, as is dope in the proposed charter. He said that to compel the mayor to file charges against an appointee to bo tried by some tribunal would be to provide a shield behind which a cowardly or rascally official might hide. Mr. Seeds said he was perfectly willing to have the charter go before the Legislature in its present form rather than not at all, but he would prefer to have a provision inserted giving appointees to office some protection against personal spite or political bias of mayors. Chapln C. Foster, of Indianapolis, moved that the charter be adopted by the league. Mayor Freeman, of Richmond, moved to amend Mr. Foster's motion by inserting lti the charter a provision making its acceptance obligatory upon cities having a population of from 5,0u0 to 23,000. Mr. John McGregor, city attorney of Madison, Ind., moved a further amendment making !t compulsory on councils of remaining citicb to submit the question of the adoption of the charter to the people on petition signed by one hundred freeholders. Before Mr. Foster's motion with its various amendments was put to the meeting Mr. Brady was requested to submit estimates on minimum salaries of officials, these having teen left blank in the proposed charter. He submitted the following minimum salalries: Mayor of city of first class, 51.500; second class. $1,000; third class. $Gu0; city controller, first class, $1,000; second, ?H0: third, $600; city attorney, first class. 51,000; second, $S00; third, $000; board of works, first class. $400; second and third, $1X0; board of safety, first class. $400; secand third, $200; civil engineer, first class, $1.200; second. $1.000; third, $400. Mr. Kenyon offered a further amendment that the bill be adopted with the recommendation to the Legislature that it be passed. After much discussion, Mr. Foster's motion and its several amendments were carried. REGULAR PROGRAMME. Mr. McIIenry then resigned the chair to President Fortune, who announced that tne regular programme of tho State Board of Commerce would be given. E. P. Wilson was prevented by illness from being present and addressing the meeting on "Tho Importance of Inland Navigation on Western Commerce." Mr. Charles L. Henry, general superintendent of the Union Traction Company, of Anderson, was introduced and talked extemporaneously on thi subject of "Interurban Electric Railways.' At the outset of his talk, which was exceedingly entertaining as well as instructive, Mr. Henry drew the line of distinction between surburban and Interurban eiectxic railroads, saying that the suburban roads, from their very nature, belong properly to the classification of city street railroads, because they almost invariably are owned by the same companies that control the city systems. He called attention to the recent origin and rapid growth of the interurban railways, saying that the first in Indiana was between Anderson and Alexandria, built only a few years ago. He said the reason for the existence of interurban roads is that they furnish a cheap means by which people "can go fnm one city to another frequently, instead of paying moro money and being able to make the trip only at the pleasure of the transportation company. He said, that these roads are practically on a basis of 1 cent per mile. A steam railroad can operate larger trains of cars, but an electric road can operate single cars more frequently and more cheaply. He said that ono of the most beneficent effects of tho Interurban systems has been the binding togther of communities situated at considerable distances from each other. He said that recently a concert was given in Anderson by Theodore Thomas's orchestra and in the audience he observed people from Elwood, Pendleton, Alexandria, Gas City, Summlttville. Marlon and Muncle. Mr. Henry discussed the question of entrance into cities where load street railroad plants are in operation, saying that this difficulty is solved in two ways, either ty buying the local plant or entering into an agreement with it to divide fares within the city limits, the later plan being more frequently adopted. He argued forcibly against using interurban car3 for city pessenger traffic, insisting that it would he unjust to people coming into the city from other places. Mr. Henry touched briefly upon the subject of interurban cars being used for the transportation of freight end express packages, saying that he has always said that this is a matter that should be carefully guarded by municipal authorities. He said that it is no worse, however, for a wagon to drive up to an electric car for the purpose cf loading or unloading freight and express packages than to do the same thing in front of any business house. MR. BUTLER'S PAPER. Prof. A. W. Butler, secretary of the State Board of Charities, followed Mr. Henry In a valuable paper on "The Results of Our Poor Relief Laws." Most of Professor Butler's paper has been given to the public in recent issues of the Journal, inasmuch as It was a condensation of his widely read report prepared and promulgated a short time ago. He said that one of the greatest results achieved by poor laws that have been enacted since 18D5 has been the encouragement of the spirit of charity and brotherly affection among the people. Putting wise safeguards about the distribution of relief to the Indigent has caused more aid to be sought from friends and relatives and less from the township officials. Mr. Butler declared that nothing could be worse than Indiscriminate distribution of help by tho township, as it promotes pauperism. T. E. Griffith, of this city, offered a motion to tho effect that the State Board of Commerce Indorse the primary election bills introduced in the Senate by Senator Matson and In tho House by Representative Minturn. This motion was carried unanimously and was quickly followed by a. motion to adjourn until 10 o'clock this morning, which also prevailed. Addresses will be delivered this morning by Augustus L. Mason, of this city, and Arthur V. Brady, of Muncle. Alexander Johnson, of Fort Wayne, who was down on the programme for a paper on "The Sugar Boet Industry in Indiana," will not bo able to bo present. Before tho delegates left the assembly room Messrs. Woollen and Fortune reminded thtra that they were expected, to

return at 8 o'clock last night to enjoy the reception and smoker tendered them by the Commercial Club.

EVENING R ECEPTI ON. Bonrd of Commerce Delegaten Entertained by Commercial Club. The reception given last night by the Commercial Club to the delegates to the annual meeting of the State Board of Commerce was a pronounced success. The formal part of the affair was presided over by Judge Davis, of the Appellate Court. The first speaker was William Fortune. Mr. Fortune said that those who have entered most heartily Into tho work of the State Board of Commerce have believed that the betterment of municipal government Is a greater field of endeavor for such an organization than the procuring of factories to move from other States Into this. He advocated the application to city governments of the same careful study and progressive ideas that are employed in large private corporations, and said 'that beneficial results would accrue in like measure. The speaker called attention to the accomplishment of the Commercial Club of this city In securing the present municipal charter, which has produced such excellent results. He referred also to the charters of Evansvllle, Fort Wayne and Terre Haute. He said that the beneficent results flowing from these reform charters had been the moving cause of the growth of the sentiment in favor of the application of the same principles to the smaller cities and towns of the State. This sentiment has resulted in the drafting of a bill along these lines which will be presented to the Legislature now in session. Mr. Fortune pointed also to the county and township reform laws as outgrowths of the same educated public sentiment and said their working had already resulted in a saving of over $3.000,000 a year. The speaker said that the great work of bettering municipal government would not be nearly completed until the people go one step further and secure the enactment of a wise primary election' law. He declared that the object of the reformers in all of their efforts thus far has been to try to realize a form of government in cities that shall be, as the federal government is, a government of the people, for the people and by the people. This cannot be accomplished, however, he insisted, until the people have a voice In the selection of men as candidates for offices Instead of being forced to vote for candidates chosen by a small "clique." C. J. Murphy, of Evansville, warmly indorsed all that Mr. Fortune said and added that he felt It a great thing to work for the public good, even if one had to meet with violent opposition. "I think that Is the way to build character," said Mr. Murphy, "to run up against that kind of opposition and fight it. It always arouses the Irish In me." The speaker dwelt upon the benefits that have accrued to his own city from the workings of Its charter, and stated that ho believed no city was too Email to be benefited by the same kind of a law. Mr. Monnlng, representing the Commercial Club of Fort Wayne, talked briefly of the advantages of such an organization to his city. He said that the club has a membership of 210 and out of this aggregate they are able to bring together 150 at every monthly meeting. He touched upon tho charter "squabble" In Fort Wayne, declaring that only a few Republican politicians want the amendments passed, but that tho people are satisfied with the charter as it now stands. He said that the Fort Wayne charter has resulted in a remarkable decrease In the tax levy. Lincoln V. Cravens, of Madison, was the next speaker. He spoke of the flourishing condition of the Commercial Club of hl3 city, saying that it has an active membership of 2, out of a population of about 8,00. He said the Madison club strives rather to educate the people to a healthy political sentiment so that they will take an interest in public affairs than to secure the location of new business enterprises. Mr. Cravens said he regretted that he felt compelled to predict a hard road for the new charter to travel in the Legislature, because there are men in nearly every community who want public office for what they may get out of it, and these men will urge their representatives and senators to fight and kill the new measure. But the speaker prophesied ultimate triumph for tho bill, and said it would be a lasting monument to all who had to do with its formation. . Mr. Timberlake, of the Lafayette Commercial Club and a member of the City Ccuncll of that city, said in his brief talk that in his opinion business men make a great mistake In remaining away from Council meetings and then criticising action taken by councllmen. Why don't they ccme and give us the benefit of their advice, he said. "No business man would appoint a manager for his business and then go off and leave him and never step in to see how ho was getting along." Other instructive and entertaining addresses were made by Arthur W. Brady, of Muncle; C. M. Kimbrough, of Muncie; J. W. liobb, of Clinton; J. T. Walker, of Evansvllle, and Augustus L. Mason and Justus C. Adams, of this city. A luncheon of sandwiches, olives, pickles, punch and coffee was served and the rtmalnder of the evening was spent in enjoying the elub's hospitality. The Delegate Here. Up to a late hour last night the following delegates to the meeting of the State Beard of Commerce had registered their names with the secretary: Z. T. Dungan, mayor of Huntington; D. C. Anderson, councilman, Huntington; J. Fred France, city attorney, Huntington; W. H. Clegg, councilman, Jeffersonville; W. W. Zimmerman, mayor, Richmond; W. II. O'Brien, Mayor, Lawrenceburg; E. V. McGuIre, mayor, John McGregor, city attorney, W. IT. Towers and J. J. Kasper, councllmen, Madison; Jo.m B. Manning, Fort Wayne; J. T. Walker, Samuel Vicksery, Leslie Iglehart and C. J. Murphy, Evansville; George W. Funk, Logansport; A. W. Mills, George P. Beckman and John M. Lewis, Seymour; J. H. Reltemeier, Dbgansport; J. W. Iiobb, Clinton: B. R. Call, city attorney, Elwood; Henry P. Scherer, iort Wayne; Noah Justice and Granville H. Hull, Lafayette; Edgar Norrls, Richmond; Thomas B. Rader, mayor, Jeffersonville; Cbapin C. Foster, Indianapolis; Arthur W. Brady, Muncle; Augutus L. Mason, Indianapolis; James E. McIIenry. mayor, Wabash; M. II. Timberlake, Commercial Club, Lafayette; J. H. Bogart, Clinton; Irrac Simmons, mayor, Portland; S. E. Morss, T. E. Griffith, J. C. Adams. J. E. McGettlgan, R. M. Seeds, J. W. Fesler, C. A. Bookwalter, Indianapolls. EDWARD DANIELS NAMED. Succeeds Late W. 1 Fislibnck us Blaster In Chancery. The Judges who have had under consideration the appointment of a master in chancery to succeed the late William P. Fifchback yesterday announced the appointment of Edward Daniels. The judges making the appointment were Judges Baker and Woods, of the federal oench, and Judges Grosscup and Jenkins, of the circuit bench. The decision was announced by Judge William A. Woods vith the concurrence of Justice Brown, of the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Daniels is a member of the wellknown law firm of Baiter & Daniels, and Is considered as being especially well qualified to fill the place so long he.d by Mr. Fishback. Mr. Daniels is a graduate of Wabash College, and was for a time a student at the Columbia Law School. He has been In active law practice in this city since 1S71, and is one of the prominent members of the Marlon county bar. a1tlicugh Mr. Daniels made no application for the place he had received intimations that the honor would fall to him. Ills associates In the profession express great satisfaction at the selection. N'eely's Ilnvnna Prison Life. The Havana Post, bearing date of Jan. 31, has an account of the landing of Charles F. Neely, of Indiana, the alleged defaulter of posts of Cuba, In Havana. The Post says Neely is cheerful and believes that he will be found innocent, although h-i asks for a fair show. Neely is in thy carcel. the regular Jail of Havana, and occupies tho cell where Lieutenant Cassl and Pinan do Villegas, the noted wife murderer, were incarcerated. It is said to be the best cell in the prison, and Neely is allowed all tho comforts of life, with tho exception of liquor, which ho says he docs not use. When a factory burns, the owner and tha insurance companies are not the only sufftrers. The loss is felt throughout the community in which it is located. Workmen are thrown out of employment and are oLliged to ask credit for household necessities, making the tradesmen slow in their payment; thus tho effects are felt in an ever widening circle. Every possible means should be used to avert such a calamity. Secure a policy In the Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company. Homo office. No. Hi East Market street,

GROCERS' MEETING ENDS

ALL OF THE OLD OFFICERS REELECTED FOR A YEAR. Resolution Against Trndinff Stamps und. the Parcel Post System Last Session. The Indiana Retail Grocers' Association closed its first convention In the Board of Trade building yesterday afternoon with the re-election of all the old officers. Thty are: President, Joseph E. Williams, South Tend; vice president, Frank R. Eberhardt, Mishawaka; secretary, C. M. Lounsberry, Elkhart; treasurer, I. J. Crowe, Goshen; organizer, Andrew J. Mears, South Bend. The board members are to be elected by the local associations. The day yesterday was devoted principally to the discussion of the garnishment law and trading stamps. These topics were well covered in resolutions reported by the committee and were adopted by tho convention. Regarding trading stamps tho resolutions said "that the Indiana Retail Grocers Association most emphatically condemns all trading stamp schemes and similar devices as violating the commercial code of the civilized world. They havo been condemned by every mercantile organization that has ever discussed the subject. They are opposed to all principles of legitimate business, deceive the consumer, . defraud the retail merchants and are destitute of any honest excuse for existence." In treating the garnishment law a clause in the resolution says "the laws for the collection of debts in Indiana are, so far as the retailer is concerned, a delusion and a snare, a premium on dishonesty and only conducive to useless litigation." Tho proposed parcel post system also received considerable attention, and the resolution said: "That the parcel post bill is fostered by the supply houses, mallorder concerns and department stores, In order to get the government to become common carrier for them at half the actual cost. It is an outrageous scheme to rob the many for the benefit of the few, and would result In tremendous financial loss to the government and an Increase In fraudulent transactions and ruin thousands of honest merchants." Members of the association were asked to write to the Indiana senators and their representatives, protesting against the bill. William H. Robson, of this city, read a per on "Shall We Patronize the Business Institutions of Indiana, and Why?" He said the State should not purchase suppiles for state institutions in other States, and Indorsed the Illinois and Ohio laws, which require that such supplies shall be purchased in the State. B. W. Skelton, of Fort Wayne, talked on "How to Run a Grocery," and said the most successful plan was on a cash basis. E. R. Wright, of Terre Haute, talked upon "What Laws are Necessary for the Business Man." He said Lo had. lost more monty by giving credit to meh earning $125 to $150 a month than with any other class, and urged the passage of the garnishment act. Charles Ii Brodbeck, of South Bend, spoke on "Department and Cut-rate Stores and their Effect on Business." He opposed the stores that misrepresented goods. Elisha Winters, secretary of the Georgia Association, spoke upon the "Effect on Morals of tha Illinois Garnishment Law." While the association has been In convention many of the members have spent considerable of their time conferring with members of the Legislature with reference to the passage of the garnishment law and an amendment to the exemption law, reducing the schedule. WEST POINT CADETSHIP. John Hots, 31. T. II. S. Athlete, Will Take the Place Declined by Dragg. Charles Bragg, the Manual Training High School student and Journal carrier, has decided not to take the examination for West Point. The vacancy from the Seventh congressional district was tendered him recently by Representative Overstreet, but owing to parental objection he was unable to accept. Yesterday John Hotz, another Manual Training High School student, secured a promise of the appointment if he successfully passed the examination at Fort Thomas, Ky. Hotz was captain of the football team last season and is now manager of the baseball team. He was recently elected president of the athletic association, is a member of the track team and one of the best all-around athletes 'in the school. M. T. H. S. students will be sorry to lose him, for he has been very popular. He Is a member of the June class of 1901, and it was his intention to go to Purdue University this fall, but when the West Point cadetship became vacant he decided to take It. M. T. H. S. athletes say he will make his mark as a player on the academy football team, if he gets a chance, and also as a soldier. Will Give 3IUltarr Ball. The first military ball and reception of the Indianapolis Council, No. 2, U. It. K. P., William E. English Zouaves, will te given at Masonic Temple Tuesday evening, Feb. 19. Elaborate preparations havo been made and the first effort of the society in a social way will undoubtedly be a success. The committees having the affair in charge include the following: Executive Committee Capt. Frank Shellhouse, chairman: Capt. C. R. Jones, Lieut. C. E. Schroer, Lieut. Mayne C. P. Parker, R. II. Strain. John G. Dunn, Capt. A. S. Jaeger Invitation and Programme CapL C. R. Jones, Lieut. C. E. Schroer, L. C. BaiDecoration John U. Dunn, C. R. Miles, Eldon Cloud. Music R. II. Strain, Lieut. J. L. Hadlcy. Charles Roth, jr. Press Capt. A. S. Jaeger. Reception Lieut. Mayne C. P. Parker, Capt. C. R. Jones, Capt. W. A. Fox. Capt. A. S. Jaeger. Lieut. C. Mueller. William L. Hobbs, George T. Helm. Floor Director-Lieut. C. E. Schroer. Aids Ma. Thomas Wysong, Capt. Jacob Fox. Lieut. J. L. Hadley, Lieut. George Carney, William L. Hobbs, Harry Anderson. Dunlap'a Celebrated Hats At Beaton's Hat Store. Satnrdny-3Ionday Excursion. Pennsylvania Linen. $3.75 Chicago and Return f 3.73. Tickets rold for all regular trains of Saturday. Feb. 16th. good returning not later than Train No. 6 leaving Chicago Monday, Feb. 13, at 8:40 p. m. Call at city ticket office, corner Washington and Illinois streets. Union Station or Massachusetts avenue, for tickets. Feed your horse JANES'S Dustless Oats. New Century Calnrraph. Ball Bearing Den, more and Tost typewriters represent In varied combinations the highest development of typewriter construction. UNITED TYPEWRITER AND SUPPLIES COMPANY. Monument placs and East MtrkeC Phon 1549. L. F. Klftfer & Son. the JeweJers. have removed to 216 North Pennsylvania street. With a steady increase In its production for the. past 40 years. Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne now takes the lead. Spoon Sale Continues Large Numbers Sold 50 cents upward For a solid sterling silver spoon. Odd forks included in the sale. GREAT BARQAINS. JuIiusC.VaK(80D Indiana Lcmdlns Jewelers

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SPECIAL OFFERING OF Fine Iron Beds EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS . . . $10.50 to $28 All the latest ideas and finishes are shown here. SANDER & RECKER 219, 221, 223 East Washington Street, Directly opposite Courthouse, GOLF. HUNTING. FISHING. FLORIDA GULF COAST HOTELS PLANT SYSTEM. Excellent Gölf Courses wiih turf putting greens and tees connected with hotels. Professionals in charge TAMPA BAY HOTEL, TAMPA, FLA. A. E. Dick, Manager. Hotel nellevlevr, Bel ft air, on the Gulf, Fla, J. F. Champlln, Manager. SEMINOLE HOTEL, Winter Fark, Fla. Edw. It. Swett, Lessee and Prop. OCALA HOUSE. Ocala, Fla, l F. Brown, Manager. HOTEL KISSIMMEE, Kisslmmee, Fla. J. II, Murdlck, Manager. Port Tampa, Fla, Circulars, etc., at offices of Big Four, C, IL A D. R. IL, Indianapolis. YELSBAGH LIGHTS Mantels and Incandescent llgbt globes. Supplies of ail kinds at I. H. HERRINQT0N, 139 E. Market St. Saddles, Harness tod Blankets Correspondence Stationery Wedding and Reception Invitations Cards and Engraving OF EVERY DESCRIPTIONeSon.tln.ol Printing Co 123. 125, 17 West Market Street. SOLE AGENCY for lbs famous And other high-grade Pianos. Low Prices. Easy Terms. PEARSON'S PIANO HOUSE INDIANAPOLIS. ISO. ' lvali Lines o RAGLAN and BOX OYERCOATS AT POPULAR PRICES. 1NEA ARCADE, 10 West Washington St. Jewel Steel Ranges and Base Burners WILL SAVE YOUR FUEL. Xyilly & StOLlnolrei? 114 EAST WASHINGTON BT. Copy of Statement of the Condition OF TIIC United States Brutish of the Insurance Office On the 31st day of December, 1900. It Is located at No. 64 Tine street. New York, N. Y. J. J. GUILE, Manager. Home Office London. England. The Assets of the Company la the United States are as follows: Cash on hand and In the hands of agents or other persons $197,63142 Bonds and stocks owned by the company, bearing interest, tis per schedule filed 1,653,710.93 Loans on bonds and mortgages of real estate, worth double the amount for which the same Is mortgaged and free from any prior incumbrances lM.noo.CO Debt? for premiums All other securities 2L113.15 Total assets ,336,401.35 L1ADILITIGS. Losses adjusted and due J13.T06.21 Losses adjusted and not due 25.506. S5 Losses unadjusted 133,244.00 Logses in suspense, waiting for further proof 13,733.00 All other claims against the company 13,783. b3 Amount necessary to reinsure outstanding risks 1.347,85v.C3 Total liabilities $1.533,940.64 The greatest amount in any one risk, $50,000. State of Indiana, Office of Auditor of State. I, the undersigned, auditor of state of the State of Indiana, hereby certify that the above Is a correct copy of the statement of tho condition of the above mentioned company on the 31st day of December, 1900, as shown by tho original statement, and that the said original statement Is now on file in this office. In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my SEAL. official seal this 2Mh day of January, 1901. W. II. HAUT, Auditor of State. LOCAL AUE.NTSi NEWTON TODD, bgalls C!:cL j. & nccmcuea, isz ctct st.

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All the Year Round The suit that fits nearly all occasions (except when the conventional evening Full Dress is absolutely demanded) is the double-breasted frock, which ever maintains its popularity. We make to order Prince Albert Suits In the highest and best style of the sartorial art, at 25 and upward. Choice business suits from a specially selected line of suitings (hitherto sold 40 per cent, higher), at f 18, $20 and $22.50. Tailoring Co, PRINTINQ, BLANK BOOJCS, OFFICE SUPPLIES. Only La n st on Type-Casting Machine in the State Journal Printing Co. The Mercantile Gold and Bureau Co., Prop It. V. LOTTBV, Mgr. E. IL LO TV BY, Aft. 228 West Maryland Street, Long Distance Phones 4M. INDIANAPOLIS Copy of Statement of the Condition OP THE United States Branch of tho British America Assurance Co. On the 31st day of December, I9C0 It Is located at Kos. 18, 20 and 22 Front street, east, Toronto, Canada. HON. GEO. A, COX, President. Home Office Toronto, Canada. The Assets of the Company la the United States are as follows: Cash on hand and In the hands of agents or other persons JSSI.SIO.ri Bonds and stocks owned by tho company, bearing Interest at the rate of 2, 3Mu 4, 4. 5 and 6 per cent., as per schedule filed 967,413.73 Loans on bonds and mortgages of real estate, worth doublo the amount for which the same la mortgaged, and free from any prior incumbrance 10.0M.03 Ail other securities 14.S3S.3f Total assets JL2,W113 LIABILITIES. Losses adjusted and not due 1.$25.2) Iosscs unadjusted b3,Z?0. 13 Lo?ses in suspense, waiting, for further proof 2,t3S.OO Amount necessary to reinsure outStanding risks eS3,06.$ Total liabilities J73S. 429.23 The greatest amount in any ono risk J25.0O0. State of Indiana, Office of Auditor of Stat. I, the undersigned, auditor of state of the State of Indiana, hereby certify that the above is a correct copy of the statement cf the condition of the above-mentioned company on the 31st day of December, 1DO0. as shown by the original statement, and that the said original statement is now- on file in this office. In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my SEAL. official seal this 2Sth day of January, 190L V. II. HAUT, Auditor of State. LOCAL AUCXTSi B. A. RICHARDSON,' 137 East Merket St P. J. FLANEDV, Thorpe Block. IUch and Felt, Trinidad Aphalt, 2 ravel Roof, ing, 2 and 5-ply ready roonng. Mate Agent for 1. 42 1L ltuberlod Hooting. O. MIWITIIISI 310 W. MAKYLANI) ST. Midway Senate Avenue and MUtoarl Strett Both 'Phones 937. fj? .... . www tm urm mb r

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