Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 51, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 February 1901 — Page 8

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 19TL

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A RUG Proposition Our rusr bujcr is in New York city looking" after spring purchases. Of our winter showing" something over three hundred Oriental Rusrs remain unsold. Those coming- may be no prettier; certainly with prices continually advancing they'll be no cheaper. But they will be different. And our proudest achievement is to always show everything new, even if it is a ruga century old. Hence this proposition: Up til the Spring Stock of Oriental Rag arrives, every TarkUli Hue now here villi be told at Jut eot Salesmen Lave Instruction to pay no attention to price mark., but to quote from the cost ticket In every case. Come look through a few Ilus and sec what you can save. Anion? the Ila; are excellent ppfclmens of Herman, Henna, Cabistan, B nirvana, Kaziks, Daeistant, Klz. Kile mi, Anatolian Mats, liall Hunnen and lanre IndUCarpft. linsg repairing In the Oriental way Is a specialty of ours. An Armenian in charge. Z. Jl 7XRJES CS1 CO. FRAMES The H. LIEBER COMPANY 24 West Washington St. .CHEAPER THAN THE MAIL. .Residence Telephones Central Union Telephone Company's TELEPHONE IN THE HOME WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. Call Telephone No. 212 and set our NEW RATES for RESIDENCE SERVICE. INDEPENDENT LINES EVERYTHING ISA WONDER Until you understand it. Some people wonder how it is that we can sell goods with the style, the finish and good quality, at the LOW PRICES we do. Let us tell you! It's because we can identify the style, quality and bargains from a lot of alleged furniture. The new styles are now coming in. Every day adds some new pieces to our already enormous stock. To-day It Is more OFFICE DESKS We can surprise you with the Roll-Top j Desks we sell from $15.00 to $30.00 CARPETS, RUOS, DRAPERIES Badger Furniture Co. 18 and 20 E. Washington St. SPRING STYLES OP Stetson and Miller Hats NOW. ON SALE. These Hats arc unexcelled in quality, style and workmanship. We are exclusive agents for the MILLER HATS. Danbury Hat Co., No. 8 E"St Washington .St. Cut Glass and Solid Silverware Arc two tblncs which appeal to people o ptxjj taste f-uch Im become of everyday interest. We are showing a nice sc -hi lion of toth. Here are offered the products of only the lxt uianufaciurvra t nd how gently they touch the jacket book. Ji CTnn Importer of W aDAJt Diamonds, koo eis 2. J and 4, IS North Meridian St. INDIANAPOLIS IM). COLD AND DISAGREEABLE. The Present SniipM My Tnrry for Srirrnl l)aa. The coM wave which was predicted n ached Indianapolis yesterday, but It was rot of the strength anticipated. Yet-r-cay tnonilnff the thermometer riK'Un-1 17 degree? above zero and at 1 p. m. it had lallen but 5 oercts. With it was a cold, damp wind which made it somewhat dlsnpntablv?. Thd prospects are for several ' cay of colder weathtr. though ia thn J.rthwcst, where the :old his been much prcater. the temperature is il.-!nr. and it is thought the cold hero will not be severe Cr of very lur.s duration. e m rzT7 53 nano for ;iC5 at V.'ulschner.

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DEALERS IN HARDWARE

TllU It UTA IL DHALtMt S ASSOCIATION sow is snssiox. Meeting Are Held Heb I ml Cloned Doors Ilnxlncss Affairs Discussed The IJanqnet at Mgbt. The second convention of the Indiana Retail Hardware Dealers' Association, held la the ordinary of tha Grand Hotel, beginning yesterday morning and ending thl3 mcrnirg, has attracted an attendance that mu3t bo a st'tuce ci' great surprise to th.3 wholesale dealers and jobbers, against whose combinations the association seek3 to protect itself. The sessions are strictly private, all dealers and newspaper reportera belns excluded with like firmness, 'ihe reason for this is that the association does not care to have Its plana of operations against the wholesalers and jobbers made known to Interested parties. The association has been formed for the mutual protection of retail dealers, and they believe that in secrecy lies strength. Mayor Taggart was on the programme to deliver the address of welcome yesterday morning, but, as usual, wa3 unable to be present and the two hundred or more delegates had to settle down to business without being formally welcomed to Indiana's capital, little was done at tho morning ses3lon beyond calling the roll and passing a resolution l.dorsing the garnishment law now per.dix-g in the Legislature, PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. The principal event of the afternoon cession was the reading by President V. 11. Weed, of Vlncennes, of his annual address to the association. Mr. Weed referred to the rapid growth of the association since he became Its president two years ago. lie urged that members of the association have the power to withstand tho blandishments of Jobbers who uo not respect the association's wishes. lie told them to refuse to buy goods of such jobbers no matter how low their quoalon3 may be. Mr. "Weed said a good word for posters and other forms of pictorial advertisements, telling of a visit he recenl' paid to the home of a well-to-do farmer, where he found a number of such auvertlsemeats. The farmer said he enjoyed looking at tho pictures on dull days. Mr. Weed declared earnestly In favor of concerted action on the part of members of the association. He said the jobbers do rut believe this Is possible. "Have you eiven this matter serious thought?" said President Weed. "Are you prepared to drop the friendship and withdraw your patronf ge from a Jobber and his traveler whose clations have always been pleasant with you and who always accorded you the best treatment? Gentlemen, this Is where concerted action will win; without it we lose. The most trying part of each individual is to be firm enough to cast aside his old friend and stand by his association. 1 presume many of you wonder why this or tuat grievance has not been aired, and no doubt one of the very best reasons is that wo fear there will be a lack of this necessary action. I have had a grievance since the very beginning of this organization, but have delayed action, for it is better to be abused than to fall in what we undertake. No doubt many of our brotner dealers who have not Joined us think this i3 a spasmodic wave going over the country wnicl will soon die out, but I cannot agree wkh them." OTHER BUSINESS. J. A. Shldeler, of South Bend, read his paper on "The Catalogue House Question," which was on the programme for to-day's meeting. Committees on press, resolutions, auditing and entertainment were appointed to mako their reports this morning. The question of mutual insurance was thoroughly discussed. Considerable time was devoted to what Is known a3 the "question box," in which queries propounded by various members were read and answered by those who could furnish answers. Adjournment was taken at 5:30 o'clock yesterday, afternoon to give delegates ample time in which to prepare for the banquet last night. The principal events of the closing session this morning will be the reading of committee reports and election of otticers. Papers will be read as follows: "The Allied Interests of Manufacturers and Dealers," by E. W. Clark, of this city; "Our Association." by W. P. Lewis, New Albany. (J. W. Langdon. of Kokomo, will also make an address. The questions which will be discussed generally are "Could Our Association Add Fire Insurance to Advantage?" "J low Hay We be Certain that all Ooods Sold on Credit are Charged?" and "Should Our Executive Committee Hold Regular Meetings?" DEALERS IN ATTENDANCE. The following Jist contains the names of prominent retail dealers attending the convention: E. iL Bush, Evansvllle; L. L. KInderman, Boonville; Walter B. Creed, New Albany; Harvey T. Trueblood, Washington; C. Ii. Frame, North Manchester; C. F. Boonshot, Petersburg; N. R. Stoner, Rochester; T. J. and George E. NIchol, Anderson; M. L. Corey, Argos, secretary of the association; George Seybold, Darlington; J. J. Romarys, Fort Wayne; II. S. Renlck and C. W. Huffman. Greencastle; George W. Landon, Kokomo; J. T. Flanlgan. Logansport; A. Stratman, Huntingburg: C. J. Jones. Columbia City; I). It. Webb, Edinburg; W. II. Elnore and W. II. Weed, Vlncennes, the latter president of the association: II. B. Townley, Terre Haute; Parka M. Martin, Spencer: Irving A. Sibley, W. H. Brugger, J. W. Shldebr and J. K. Endorfer, South Bend; Albert Deprez, Uhelby ville; T. M. Layne, Cloverclale; George Gable, Hartford City; W. J. Lower. Lnporte; Charles B. Vawter. Franklin; C. II. Shirley. Orleans; C. II. Neu, Bourbon; J. II. Steineck, Bremen; R. A. J. llorniell. Waynestown; W. A. Shipley and W. M. Westfall. Lafayette; W. 12. Havens, A. L. Biggs and M. R. Hull,- Rushvilk; James H. Spilman. Grcensburg; It. L. Adams and ti. W. Fraley, Lett's Corner; W. 1. Lewis, New Albany; II. 1. Spaeth, Aurora; W. W. Dow den. Lizton; James Thoma?. Greenfield; Frank Boyd. Itockville; Theodore Ritchie, Sheridan; A. Reichenbach. Huntington; E. R. Gardner, MontiW. II. Ballard, f.luncie; M. L. Lewis, Marion; J. R. West. Gas City; James L. Fulton, Portland; W. B. Harrah, Worthington; C. T. Sherwood, Linton. IJanqnet at Columbia. Club. The twentieth century banquet given to the Indiana Retail Hardware Dealers' Association, at the Columbia Club, last night by tho Indianapolis Jobbers and manufacturers, was an enjoyable affair. After an elaborate menu, the toastmaster, John B. Cockruni, called for toa?ts, which were reFIKmded to Jn appropriate style by I. S. Gordon. D. M. Parry. Senator James T. layman, H. W. Weed, M. L. Corey and John L. Grütiths. REEVES BROTHERS CAUGHT. They Will Be Tried In Dubois County for 31 ii rd er. Sheriff II. II. Castrup. of Dubois county, was in the city yesterday for the purpose of getting Governor Durbln to issue requisition papers on the Governor of Kentucky for tho return of the Beeves brothers, the noted outlaws, for the double murder of Deputy SherlfTa John Gardener and William Cox. The crime was committed over sixteen years ago. and the circumstances surrounding It were that the Reeves brothers, in company with their father, had been :r.dicteii in th ndjolning county for passing counterfeit money, and as. the o filters were r turning with all threo of them thy turned uion ihe sheriffs?, with the result that both were killed. The father uas lound dead a few days after this occurnnre In an old cuvu wme miles from the scene of the trouble, and the supposition all ovr the county was tht the tons murdered him to get him out of the way to he would not be a hindrance to tbtir escape. Alter this they ilod to Kentucky, whtre they were arrested and convicted Ior(Durglaty and irson. They escaped from

ceuo; j. j. ssr.anKiin. J. i Gaddis, Frankfort; Walter B. Hill and W. 11. Shearer, Carthage: E. I. Miller. Warren; M. Mayer, Ji., Covington: W. C. Oaklev. It. Scott iinrt

prison m 1M and lived In Mount Vernon. ill., umfer the name of Clark, and one of them v.;' 3 married a short time ago to a respectable womr.r- of that place. At Mount Verr.on rome weeks ao they were arrested and returned to Kentucky, and the Indiana authorities trl?d at that time to ge: them to they could be returned to this Stnte for trial, but the requirition from Kentucky reached Illinois a day before the papers from this State. A few days ago the Reeves brothers were given treir liberty on a writ of hab.Ms corpus, and the caief of police at Frankfort l now holding them awaiting the arrival of the offlcerj from Indiana Sheriff Castrt.p left lnt nl?ht for .Louisville, where he will be joined by his brother, who Is his chijf deputy, and they will go together to Frankfort and return w;th the cutlaws to Dubois county for trial. KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

Xevr O filcers Elected ut tlie Sleeting of the Grand Lodge. Tho Grand Lodge of Indiana, Knigbts of Honor, consisting of one hundred representatives from subordinate lodges, opened Its twenty-fourth annual session yesterday in the Union Trust building. The reports of officers and committees occupied most of the morning. The election of officers was held during ths afternoon and resulted a3 follows: Grand dictator, John Frldy, of ZIpp, Ind.; vice grand dictator, George Fencer, Loansport; vice dictator, Henry Ritz, Evansvllle; grand treasurer, P. W. Bartholomew, Indianapolis; grand reporter, James W. Jacobs, Jeffersonville. Addresses were made during the afternoon by Supremo Dictator D. S. Biggs, of Boston, and Supreme Reporter Noah M. Given, of St. Louis, who are in attendance upon the Fession. Tho general work of the lodge will be taken up to-day with the reports of committees and the appointment of new committees. One of the questions which will be Drought up is whether or not the meetings of the Grand Lodge should be made biennial Instead of annual. Members of the lodge visited Washington Lodse, No. HI, where a large clas3 was initiated last night. A FINE BANQUET GIVEN Tiin xew cLiBiiorsn op the v. w. C. A. IS UTILIZED. Friends and Promoters of the Institu tion Dlsenss Its AVelfar Those In Attendance. The advisory board of the Young Women's Christian Association gave a large banquet last night in the new clubhouse, on North Pennsylvania street, the first event of the kind In the new building. The board consists of Mr. A. A. Barnes, Mr. T. C. Day, Mr. C. K. Hollenbeck, Mrs. Thos. II. Spann, Mr. Morris Ross, Mr. Arthur Jordan and the president of the association, Mrs. F. F. McCrea. As the guests were assembling a musical programme waa rendered by Miss Bonnie Summit and Miss Grace Phllputt. The large new dining room presented an attractlvo picture to the guests as they entered. The high window ledges wero banked with palms and the mantel shelf was also hidden In a mass of foliage studded with yellow tulips. The tables were arranged in a hollow square, with an arm down the center, and adorning tho tables at intervals wero silver ferneries, filled with maiden-hair fern and yellow tulips. The name cards at each plate were sketches of a girl carrying a tray, the work of Miss Helen McKay, and Inside was a verse: "A good digestion to you all; and once more I shower a welcome to you, welcome all." The invocation was pronounced by Rev. Frank O. Ballard. Mrs. C. J. Buchanan, vice president of the society, acted as toastmistress. The toast, "Oh, tell me a tale of the airly days, of the times as they ust to be," James Whltcomb Riley, was responded to by Mrs. McCrea, Mrs. McCrea spoke interestingly of the early days of the society and how it was established, giving a brief history and the needs of the association. She spoke of the new building, and how greatly the society was satisfied with it. She also said that the intention of the association was to tear down the front of the present t uilding and rebuild a larser and more jnodem one. Already the promise of has been given for such a building, but it will not be undertaken until the indebtedness of the new building, which amounts to about $2G,7üu, has been ral3ed. After Mrs. McCrea's talk Mrs. A. B. Mitchell, secretary of the association, responded to the toast, "Great oaks from little acorns grow." Mrs. Mitchell spoke chiefly of the future of tho Institution. The guests included Mrs. John Bradshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Boss, Mrs. H. T. Conde, Mrs. Mary L. Cramer, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Dugdale, Mr. and Mrs. Major Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hawsy, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Hollenbeck, Miss Frost, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Day, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, Mr. T. Smith Graves. Miss Buskner, Mr. and Mrs. Stacy, Dr. and Mrs. O. S. Runnell3, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Furnas, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Folsom, Mr. and Mrs. Master, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hibbard, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Barne3, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Buchanan, Mis: Dugdale, Mr. and Mrs. TIngasan, Mr. and Mr3. F. F. McCrea, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton E. Galloway, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 11. Spann, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester, Mrs. Wiekes. Mrs. Sarah Bassett. Miss Waite, Mr. and Mrs. (iavin, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Flam. Mrs. Rlftnberlck of Cincinnati, Mr. Davis. Miss Jessie Smith. Miss Laura Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Green V. Woollen, MI33 Julia Fish, Mr. and Mrs. Lowes, Miss Harriet Wishard. Dr. John Wishard. Miss Margaret Scott. Miss Bertha Bell. Mrs. Elnore Grifllth. Mrs. Joseph Allerdice, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Cornelius and Mrs. Cox. After the banquet the guests were invited to the gymnasium to witness a class in drill and exercises. The menu, which was prepared by the chef, William Fowler, included tho following: Cream of tomato. Olives. Celery. Pickles. Cold meats. Turkey. Ham. Tongue. Baked apples. Sliced tomatoes. Bscaloped cysters. Chicken salad. Hot rolls. Ice cream. Cake. Coffee. SITE TOR A MANSION. Two or Three Residences Considered by the Committee. The special committee appointed by President Spann, of the Commercial Club, to oppose the project of removing the Blind Institute and erecting a mansion on the site for th use of the Governor, was discharged at a meeting held yesterday noon, with a recommendation by the directors that a new committee of fifteen be appointed by the president to carry on the work. It is proposed that this committeo hall act in unison with a similar committee appointed by the Board of Trade. An informal dicussion by the members brought to light the fact that it is the general opinion that there are other sites suitable for the erection of a Governor's mansion, which may be purchased at a much lower price than it is now proposed to pay for th erection of a residence on the St. Clair Park property. Among these is tho site known as the John M. Butler home, on Merliiiun street, opposite Untversdty Park, it is understood that Ill's property was recently offered to the nev Democratic Club for $Ji..(m). The Lomcke property, on Pennsylvania street, and the Fahnley home, en Meridian street. were also mentioned as b ins procurable for a sum approximating aUU No action was taken on any of these propositions. It Is a pleasure to every citizen of Indiana to know that the Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company, organized at home, with paid up cash capital and surplus amounting to J.'VJtJ.l-H.. Is transacting a ucce?sful business, and has been able to tttab.Uh Itself on a solid foundation with, every prospect of continued prosperity. Home ofUcc, IIS East Market street. JOHN M. SPANN, JOHN 11. IIOLLIDAY. Secretary. President.

AGAINST SALOON MEN

JUDGE ALFOIID AMI THE PROSECUTOR HAVE A TI1U3II CA KD. License AVI II He Revoked After Two Convictions or Plena of Guilty Several Arrests Made. Judge Alford and Prosecutor Ruckelshaus may take steps against saloon keepers who violate the law. There i3 a provision In the law that a license for selling liquor may be revoked if a raloon keeper pleads guilty to two violations or Is found guilty In two cases, and that tho court shall revoke the license upon the third finding or plea of guilty. Judge Alford Is quoted as saying he will apply this section of tho law when such a casa presents Itself. There have been several arrests on IndictR'ents returned by the grand jury for liquor-law violations. Yesterday Joseph Parrish ana John Ileitkam, keepers of roadhouses in North Indianapolis, were arrested on information furnished the grand jury by members of the Antl-roadhouse League of North Indianapolis. Three indictments were returned against Parrish and four against Heltkam. ileitkam gave bond, but Parrish was placed In Jail because he was unable to get security. Prcstcn Shelby. Parris.V bartender, was fined J10 on each of two indictments returned against him by Juage Alford yesterday. Charles Geisendanne-, a druggist, was fined fc in each of two indictments charging him with "doing business without license." William McCauley was arrested on an indictment yesterday, charged with selling lottery tickets. McCauley was recently arrested and tried In a Justice's court, but the case was dismissed before a decision, as other decisions had been unfavorable to the State. Moses Barnett was arrested on an Indictment, charged with violating the trademark law, and Dick Walker, a boy, was arrested on a charge of petit larceny. The Geisendanner case has attracted much attention. His store is at Nineteenth street and Central avenue, 'and the residents near there complain that liquor has been sold to their boys. The names of several boys wero given to Prosecutor Ruckelshaus. They appeared before the grand jury and gave the evidence upon which the indictments were returned. Prosecutor Kuckelshaus says the evidence was not given by a reporter, as had been charged, with the threat of an attack if he did not use It. He says he did not hear of the story until It was published. GEORGE L RASCHIG DEAD HE WAS "WELL KXOWX IX BUSINESS AXD MUSICAL CIRCLES. Uad Been Associated with Financial Institutions Lived In "Woodruff Place. George L. Raschlg, of 59 "West drive, Woodruff Place, died suddenly last evening of what was thought to be fatty degeneration of the heart. He was forty-four years of age and was born In Cincinnati, where he was reared, coming to this city when about nineteen years old. He was for several years paying teller in the old Citizens' National Bank and left It to take ihe, position of secretary of tho Indianapolis Savings and Investment Company, with which he was continuously connected until his death. He was also interested In the fi. T. Kenny Company, of which he was secretary. He was much devoted to music, being himself an accomplished musician, and was for many years organist at St. Paul's Church, and later of the Second Presbyterian Church, of which he v:as a member. Until a short time ago ho was president of the Amphlon Club, one of the wellknown musical societies of the city. Ills wife, Mrs. Lottie Adam Raschig, whom he married eight years ago. Is a singer of much local prominence, ind is now tho soprano soloist at tho Second Tresbyterlan Church. Mr. Raschlg was a man greatly loved by all with whom he was associated in business or social affairs, on account of his manner and his appreciation of the rights of others. He was a great lover of children and gave much of his lime to them, though he had none of his own. He was much given to quietly assisting the poor in such manner as he thought best and In ways of which others heard little. He was in politics a Republican, and though active, a very quiet worker. t He leaves besides his widow three brothers, Capt. Edward Raschlg, of this city; Herman, professor of German at Cincinnati; Frank, of Chicago; and one sister, Mrs. Daisy Roth, of Cincinnati. He was a brother of the late Chirles M. Raschlg, one of the oldest and best known merchants of- this city. The funeral will be held, to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home, the services being conducted by Rev. J. A. Milburn. THKEE WITNESSES HEARD, Xothlnff Is Brought Out Detrimental to AVnrden Hert. Tho Joint committee from House and Senate, which J ; Investigating the Indiana Reformatory, met at 8 o'clock yesterday morning and examined three witnesses. Omer L. Miller, of the firm of Applegate & Miller, former wholesale grocers of Jeffersonville, was the first witness. In liUö hi3 firm furnished some supplies to the Institution. Witness said that his firm did not handle wines and liquors, but that hi3 partner bought some goods of C. W. Jefferson, of Louisville, and sent them direct to Warden Hert. Witness said he understood the goods were wines and liquors. They were billed as "merchandise." They were paid for by Jenner, the purchasing agent. It was shown by evidenco before the committee that the bill was a private account against A. T. Hert. Tho State had nothing to do with it. Another witness was J. W. Tuornburg. who was a guard at the prison from October. 1S95. to April. 1SC7. Witness said ho once taw a wagon load of potatoes sent from the prison to the warden's house. Witness sa;d that convicts not under contract worked in what was known as the Reliance pants factory. It developed, however, that the-so men wero learning the trade. However, while they were learning- the contractor got the benefit of their work without paying for it. Arthur Mayer, former deputy warden at the prison, testified. The witness told of prisoners doing work in the yards that bt nelited the contractors, for which no pay was received by the State. Witness told of a trip he made to Illinois, and a; the suggestion of the warden he bought i mileage book for $3) and the State was charged 3 cents a mile for the trip. The took cost him 2 cents a mile. His expenses, ho said, were figured at 3 cents a mile by the warden and clerk. Tho committee will meet again at S o'clock this morning. Annual lrle Meeting. The Ladies' Missionary Society of the FIr.t " Presbyterian Church will hold Its annual praise meeting In the church rarlors this afternoon at half past 2 o'clock. The speaker of the afternoon will be the Rev. William Christie, who will speak upon "A Missionary's Experience in China and Thibet." Mr. Christie is a Scotchman who went to China some, nine years apro. under the auspices of the Christian Missionary Alliance. For three years he and a fellowmissionary lived near the borders of the famous forbidden land of Thibet, and finally succeeded in entering it. Their experiences involved peculiar perils. Mr. Christie la in America for a few months of rest and

f tudy, and expects soon to return to China, with the hope of ultimately engaging in Christian work in Thibet.

HAY GO TO CINCINNATI. linen J. McGoirnn Will lrobbIjr Take Charßc of Street Car LIae There. Hugh J. McGowan, president of the Indianapolis Street-railway Company, will be offered the presidency of the Cincinnati Traction Company, and in all probability will accept and go to that city to reside. Ihe Cincinnati Traotlon Company, with a capital of $2,00i,Ouu, was incorporated in Cincinanti Monday, and was organized for the purpose of leasing the property of the Cincinnati Street-railway Company, which takes in all the street railway lines in that city. The Incorporators are Randall Morgan, of Philadelphia: Hugh McGowan, of Indianapolis: Jacob G. Schmidlapp, W. T. Irwin and Charles E. Prior, of Cincinnati. Mr. McGowan, who Is regarded as Mr. Morgan's ri$?ht hand man in all tho western cities of the syndicate, will no doubt assume the presidency of the Cincinnati company shortly. It i3 the intention of the company to spend $1,500,000 in improvements. AN AFTERNOON MEETING. School Board Considers the Location of HuIldlnKH. The School Board met yesterday afternoon and appropriated 510,672 for the February pay roll for teachers and janitors. In addition to this the board took under consideration the applications for new schoolhouses and improvements that are to be made during the summer.. A number of applications have been filed with the board for schöolhouses in various parts of tha city, and it was these petitions that re ceived the attention of the board the greater part-of the afternoon. Samuel T. Murdoelc Explains. Samuel T. Murdock, who was elected president of tho Indiana Natural and Illuminating Gas Company (Dieterich syndicate), Monday, to succeed John II. Dilks, of this city, was In the Governor's office yesterday. Ho said: "That story to the effect that I am at work on a consolidation of certain gas companies, such as those in Lebanon, Frankfort, etc., to be capitalized at J2.000.000, is absurd." said Col. Murdock, "since those companies which were mentioned in the afternoon paper to which I refer are now controlled by the consolidated company of which I was until recently secretary, and of which I am now president. As to Mr. Dllke's resignation, there was nothing sensational about that at all. Mr. Dilks resigned months ago with the intention of going to California, but was Induced to hold on a while longer." John 0. Dancnn' Condition. John O. Duncan, who was sent to the Insane Asylum eighteen months ago, after the murder of Mrs. Mary Cole with an ax, at Norwood, was released from that institution yesterday and taken to the home of Ids brother, Charles Duncan. He has been 11'. since then and his release was recommended because it was believed he had but a few days to live, Robert X. Lamb 111. Robert N. Lamb, president of the Consumers' Gas. Trust Company, was taken suddenly 111 yesterday in his office in the Indiana Trust building and was removed to his home. He is seventy-five years of age and having been in poor health for some time his sudden illness caused his family and friends much alarm, , but he raa recovered a few hours later. Insure with German Fire Insurance of Indiana. General offices 29 South Delaware street. Fire, tornado and explosion. Feed your horse JANES'S Dustless Oats. KSTABLISHUU 1S5C. Don' t Believe All You Read BELIEVE WHAT YOU 5EE Before purchasing DIAMONDS be sure and see our stock and investigate prices. ...Seeing Is Believing... We cany many things others cannot show you. JuIiasCWalKegoB INDIANA'S LEADING JEWELERS. Pure Rye WMsKty

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ooooo oooo o o o A Timely Words We are equipped Tvith our Planing Mill for any fine Special Work If you want quality, confer with us. Win. Eaglesfield & Co. LUMBER and COAL o Nineteenth St and Lake Erie & WesternR.R. o Moth 1'hones 170 0000 0000 oTdb pianos AT REASONABLE PRICES AND EASY TERMS CARUX Äs I.EXXOX, 5 to 9 East Market Street. TAILOR-MADE GARMENTS MADE TO YOUR MEASURE AT FACTORY PRICES New Spring Goods now coining from our looms. Call and see them. GEO. ÄIIS I- I ITT Ä5 CO. Retail and Mall Order Departments, No. 811 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind. Majestic Ranges Steel and Malleable Iron. Will last a lifo lime. Sold only by VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO., 120, 122 and 124 East Washiagton Street FOR 'X'jLIli: I3IST Beers,Wines, Champagnes, WHISKIES, GINS and BRANDIES SEND TO JAC. METXGER Sj CO. Also, all kind, of MINERAL WATERS. Tel. )?. ON THE HALF" Bine Points and Clams at one cent apiece. The largest ' Steele of old, high-grade and strictly-pure whiskies in the city. It will pay you to walk a block or two. CHAS. MUELLERSCHOEN, 11 j that Depot." Suits and .... Overcoats Fit, Styla and Quality talor Guaranteed, j, 2o;i TYPEWRITING Commercial and Legal Stenographic Work executed promptly and In proper form. Competent Ethnographers sen to any address. Bureau of Public Stenography Iloora 81? hTKVKNSON HUILDINC Old Tel 3 on 2033O Notary 1'uhllc. KNABE STARR PIANOS bold from factory to the noma. TUE STARR PIANO CdManufacturer. 13 tn Wihiagtoa ttretw

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TOURIST SLEEPERS. and Wednesday at 9:30 p. in. &ao p. Tueslay and Wednesday at II.DJ p. a. nA irr v. - n 1 1 . . i 1 i t406 Vine street, Cincinnati, O. L. W. WAKELEY. d. P. A.t st. Louis, Ho. AND ROCKERS. Styles, Lowest Prices j Packages called for and delivered. PHONES 808 Our.... Reception Flakes Have no rivals. No other cracker ever made can take the place of this choice and dainty cracker. The same may, with equal truth, be said of our Cheese Straws except that the latter are pronounced appetizers, giving zest to every feast. The ParrotiTaggart Bakery The Kelly Rubber Tires Tnere i nothing o neo esmry for Hrougham, Depot Wagon, Carrlapvs, Phaetons and other conveyances a Rubber Tire. A hand ome turnout without this feature is out of date. iiwiK'rs mut keep pace with projrrm ana - the demands ut society. They promote eake. and eomfort. There Is no f JostHnjror bumplnff up and dof n, u with steel or iron tire. The bet make is the Kelly-Springfield Rubber Tire. It can be put on at tlie factory here. Hprln? is almost here, and all conveyances should be equipped now. 13. SUILIVAX 130 South Capitol Avenue. Old Phone. IIS. New Phone. 27?fl ...INDIANAPOLIS.... Automobile and Bicycle Co. Successors to C. 0. FISHER & CO. 112 N. Pennsylvania SL AUTOMOBILES Indiana Agents for tho Celebrated "Mobile." JOB Printing The REPORTER PUBLISHING CO. TL 54. 77 Flii;cralJ Baiiair.;. COPPBR PI-ATE. ?kJ Vehicle Rubber Tires NYE PUT ON ALL KINDS. Kcpnlr work promptly don. Work the betl and prices the lowt wu Ii. T. Conde implement Co., U to 237 West Wsfbicitoo SL Accordion Plaiting Mils. M. T. PAOll It.-vm 7, Odd P Hows Pulut lu, cor. luu. end Wusi.. its. J!cj hens "JjiT

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