Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 August 1898 — Page 11

> E ■

THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 189a

fapP

11 •

NEWB! OVAL PREPARATION

mhf* «xp«cfc«5 to W»ire ft»r Indianapoli* MeAurt&y niirht will not get away froro Buffalo until Tueoday evening. They will all arrive here WedneoAiy

FINAL IWPROVlWiravr* IN RBAOl. msw rOR TH« REST.

Mr

The dete alfeedy

KILLED IN A VEIL

William Balleeirer Falla Back Into \onion* Ofta.

Bornr-r Delnyed In Co miner—Eaeoet Committee — The City Offlcer*’ Preparation* (or the Meet— - »t»*et* end Poltce.

Herbert Foltz and Prwident Newby

hard at work at Newby oval thip making additional Irnprove-

nswitli for next week * meet. The Idea of a cycle path along the went aide of the driving park ha* been abandoned, and. tr etead. a no** bridge will be built acrom the dMch, from the *treet to the wheel en trance. The south entrance to the park will be used exclusively for wsgone and bicyciee, ell t*»e ether entrancse being for

ii' sireK-car passenger*.

A number of new gravel walk* will be laid, extending from the platform built along th" car tracks to the main entrance. Twelve additional arc lights will be placed in the ground* outside the

park.

Arrangement* have been made with the I directors of the Driving Park whereby vehicle* may be checked Inside the Driving Park. The seating arrangements ' = have been completed and the seats have been numbered, the grand-stand and amphitheater providing for 6.800 people. , Yesterday C. R. *•*•* worked out a xhlle In l:4f*, paced by two triplet teams, , and a bunch of riders covered two miles

: ju 4‘0&

Mr. Hussey, of tb* Dayton wheel factory, was at the track yesterday and said that the Newby oval Is the fastest

track In the country. MAKING GOOD ROADWAYS.

Cleaning and Repairing Street* for

(he L. A. W. Meet.

City Engineer Jeep and the street department began this morn tug devoting their energies toward getting the streets la condition tor the coming of the wheelmen next week. The New Telephone Company, which ho* been putting in It* conduit*, stopped cutting Into pavements, and where the cutting has been dona, the roadwisys twin* be tem- • porartly repaired *6 that they will not Interfere with (bicycle riding. The work ' of repairing roadway* win be pushed all week, the engineer sap. *o that they will be tn order (by Saturday night. A force of men wbs busy at Washington “ nitnoi* streets this morning paving and about the sheet oar tracks with and in two or three days the T-town streets win be hi order. The engineer *ays the roadway* of indiartapoUs will "shine” ail next week. It wtil be a busy time with the sweepers, as they wifi make many extra trips. It Is expected that during the week the asphalt streets will be washed several times. Whether this work wit! be perfonraed toy the city street department or the sweeping contractors has not been decided. The improvements of Central avenue, which leads to the Newby Oval, will be completed by the last of the week, and the roadway will be ready for use by next Monday. The concrete will toe In place by to-morrow, when the work of putting down the asphalt surface will begin. . . EXTRA POLICE) FOR. NEXT WEEK. Thieve* Bbcpeeted Because of L. A.

W. Meet—Precaution*.

About one hundred men who would like to serve a* extra policemen during the L. A. W. meet next week applied to Superintendent Quigley for appointment this morning. The superintendent found a crowd of men waiting for him when be reached police headquarters, and through the day there was a string of applicants moving in and out! of his private office. The superintendent think* he Will have a Hat of about four hun-

out of which the thirty-five men,

tom he 1* authorised to appoint, will b* chosen. The names of the successful applicants will be made known to-mor-row. During the meet the police and detective forces will be Increased to a total of 250 men. The extra policemen will take the place of regular and more experienced patrolmen, and thirty-five regular men will be assigned to special duties. There are a number of entertainments to. be given both In and out of doors during the week, and the police

will be on duty at all of them.

Superintendent Quigley will appoint fifteen or twenty extra detectives. He will obtain them from other dtlee, and will hav* men who are especially acquainted with professional pickpocket* and thieves. He thinks that next week there will not only be a largo gathering of Wheelmen In Indianapolis, but a large number of crooks will also naeeinble here,

tee lives on the regular force are ly watching for the undesirable

visitors, and as fast as any of them are >rehended. they will be gathered into Ice headquarters. They will > be held

i bars until after the events of are over, unless they should be

the work-house.

IMS Should be Locked, police superintendent says that resident* of IndianapoHs should begin exercising more *han the usual amount of caution in locking up their home* and looking after their valuables, as there are no means of anticipating what day the outside thieve* will begin their Utvas'pr, and they may go to work the first night they reach the city. All next week, the superintendent says, doors and windows should be carefully locked at night or through the'day when home* are without occupants, and he say* that people should carry their valuable* with them or depoatt them In place* more secure than teaser drawer* or In closets. He says r fbeae precaution* are followed, it may the loss of valuables in many tn- — and will save the police and dejldee*!ooking 'after'thlcves (luring the It, the police will also give their attention to those who alms* the bicycle laws of the city. The wheelmen are to have every possible privilege, but the superintendent says they, as well as Indianapolis i bicyclist*, will not be allowed te • sohrch*’ In down-town or busy residence streets. Where the fast-rthng ordinance is violated, the police will have tnstrucSsfiTto arroSt visiting as well as local whevln** IT ! ^ ; Meet E»eo*t Committee. Chairman Brown, .<*f the entertainment and reception committee of the meet ciuto, ha* appointed the following men on the escort committee for the week

of«»

William Ballenger lost his life this morning while at work digging a well on the farm of Samuel Morgan, two miles and a half northeast of the city. When at the bottom of the well he noticed the offensive odor of gas and Immediately gave the signal for drawing him up to the men at the top. They hurriedly began winding the winlass. but when within a few feet of the top, Ballenger's "trength became exhausted. Loosening hi* hold he fell back Into the well, striking on his head. Several efforts were made to reach him. but the presence of the gas made it unsafe for one to enter the well, and the body was left until the arrival of the coroner. -o PEBSOmiMD SOCliL Dr. F. S. Wile Iwi* returned from Mie East. * Dr. Harry Kahlo baa returned from Logansport. Capt. F. F. McCrea returned yesterday to Chickamauga. Mrs. Herman L. Peck is visiting friends at Cleveland, O. Mr. Isaac Dotey has returned from a visit In Richmond. Miss Grace Wasson has gone to Cincinnati to visit Mias Ford. Miss Clara Hawkins has returned from a visit in Evanston, III. Mrs. Georg* B. Gaston end son have gone to Green Lake, Wle. Mr. J. H. Woodruff and family have returned from Winona Lake. Major and Mrs. W. J. Richards are at the Greenwood Inn, Evanston. Mrs. Thomas Parry, who has been 111 for eight weeks, has recovered. Miss Flora Shank, who has been in Europe, sailed yesterday for home. Miss Laura Huey has returned from a visit with friends In the country. Mrs. Carey and (Miss Margaret Carey left to-day for Murray Bay, Canada. • MHas Natalie Driggs will leave to-mor-row for •Hamilton, Ky., to visit friends. Dr. Maurice Raachlg has returned from his trip to California and the West. Mrs. D. M. Parry will give a small dinner Wednesday evening at the Country Club. Miss Florence Blee, of Cleveland, O., is the guest of Lester Norton, in Park avenue. „ Mrs. Thad.deus E. Houston has gone to Macj.t&wa Beach to spend the month of August. Miss Emma Meyer, of California, came Saturday to visit her brother, Mr. Charles Meyer. Mr, John Finch has gone to Atlantic City to rejoin his sister, who is there for her health. Mrs. Thomas Taggart, with her daughters, Nora, Irene and Emily, have gone to Maxinkuckee. * - 1 Miss Kate Herron, of Connersvllle, will come soon to visit her aunts, Mrs. Herron and Mrs. Peck. ' Mrs. Diving, of the Chalfant, has returned from a visit of several weeks with her son in Chicago. Mrs. Joseoh D. Adams is spending a few days at her country home near Bloomlngdale Glens. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ettel and children have returned from a visit to Old Point ^Comfort and New York. Mr. and Mrs. Franz Bellinger are at Atlantic City for a abort time before going to the White mountains. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Beveridge have re-, turned from their lake trip. They will leave Sunday for the Adlrondaeks. Judge Baker has returned from a trip to St. Paul. His son, Mr. Frank Baker, of Goshen, Is with him at the Denison. - Miss Harriet Eitel has returned from Bay View, Mich., where she was a guest at the cottage of Mrs. M. W. Mansfield. The Social Dozen Club was entertained |y Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman at "Sunshine Camp,” Golden Hill, on Saturday jfcvetv*

ing.

George Kenyon, who has been with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kenyon, will leave the last of the week to visit friende in Mlshwwaka. Mr. Howard McCormick has returned from Rock Haven, Ky., where he was with the party of Mr. and Mrs. William Forsyth. Miss Hoiatoird, of Evanston. 111., and the Miss Augurs, of Ft. Leavenworth, Kas., came to-day to visit Miss Louise Garrard. Mr. and Mra Charles Kr&uss, Miss Lillian Krauss and Miss Clara Scholz will return to-morrow from Elkhart Lake, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Eaglosfleld, wtoo have been spending Che summer at their farm in Clay county, are making a Short visit tn the city. Mr. and Mr*. A. A. Barnes will leave thl* week for Atlantic City. Mrs. Barnes’s nelce, .Miss Clayton, will return to her home In Chicago. Miss Cassie Reynolds, of Irvington, ha* gone to Danville to visit friends and to attend the commencement exercises of the Central Normal College. Mr. and Mrs. John C. New, Miss New and Mrs. McKeen, of Terre Haute, who have been In Canada on a fishing trip, are now at Charlevoix, Mich. Miss Amy Jacobs and William Jacobs have gone to Laporte to visit their sister, Mrs. St ymour. Miss Jacobs will remain until the last of September. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Reid, who have been visiting relatives in Ireland, are now traveling on the continent. They wITl sail for home sotne time in Septem-

ber.

Mr. Jock Thompson and Mr. Page Chapman have returned from their visit In the East. They spent a short time with the family of Mr Allen Fletcher in

Vermont.

‘ Mr. James E. Roberts, with Mr. Quince) Mount, of Connersvllle. has gone to Atlaretlc City to join the Indianapolis people who are there. He will be gone six weeks, and will spend part of the time In New York. Dr. Calvin I. Fletcher gave a ’possum supper Saturday evening at his home In North Pennsylvania street, his guests toeing the members of a hunting party which went out last week—Mr. Charles Buschmann. William Atkins. Charles Korbly, Fletcher Wagner and Scott Smith.

Irvington.

Dr. and Mr*. A. W. Towles are visiting

relatives In Plainfield.

Miss Gertrude Moore is the guest of Miss Maymo Atkinson In WAbash. • Mrs. Mary Calkins is visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Lacy, in Nobleoville. Ml** Josephine Smith has returned from a vtatt of several weeks at Chautauqua. The ladles of the Methodist church will five an ice cream supper on the church town next Wednesday evening.

Mra W. Silitz and

HELD CULBERTSON INSANE

CROWD OF WITNESSES APPEARED IN HIS BEHALF.

The Man Who Struck Dr. W. B. Fletcher — A Few Wl«nee*ee Against Him—His Own Statement—Drink Habit.

couples drinking beer, with a bartender in waiting. I don’t care mucb for the Nicholson law myself, and believe beerdrinking on Sunday 1« no more harmful than on any ocher day. But what interested me was to know how this place could keep wide open with Impunity, while others were closed or made a pretense of closing.” -———o THE LAST COLONEL

LONG DISTANCE EXCURSION

Samuel Drucker,

W. G. Hunter,

Claire Cameron,

GeoOO. Stacey. F. P. Ramsey, J, D. Prevo, If. XI;, Paxton, Clark Tuttle,

chairman.

\Ym. Spring,- ' George Lazarus. C. K. Henderson,

SSSffJno. G. Gvo*ch Ira Helmes, ,

Rsfe,

B. F. Lamb.

Horace Hayrxw,

8. M. Jackson, E. E. Reese. W. W. Dark. Oscar Mueller, 8. M. Jackson, T. B. Randall.

George Dickson, Randolph Peter*,

M. T. Levey.

Eugene Pfafflin,

E. D. Mason,

H. J. McKinney,

A. P. Craft.

Tremont Harris, A. P. Craft. W. E. Arbuckle. K. A. Whuen, Richardson, Jr,J, a. WHmott.

tord. Gus Schmidt, ILometock. Ed F. Wthte,

F. C. CoaL

C1 areTKXv Rhoades,

K. M. 8haw. F. H. Goheen,

Fred C. Krauss,

Q. E, Smith. F. Dald, T.

P. W. Sarhart,

H. C. Curreno.

W. 1. Cunningham.

Roger* Delayed tn Coming.

A telegram received from Buffalo this

soys that the national circuit was scheduled for last Sat-

family, who have

been the guest* of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith, have returned to their home. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman Williams m Indianapolis, are spending the month of August in Irvington at the college reet-

denc*.

Mra J. V. Shipp and her son Thomas, with their gutol. Miss Ella Barker, of Danville Ky., are spending the week at Acton Park. Miss Essie Hunter and Miss Charlotte Powell will go this week to attend a house party to be .given by Miss Dinnlty at her house near Arcadia. Mra John Tompkins will entertain a bouse party of Indianapolis friend* this weak. Mr. and Mrs. C. K~ Raschig and Mrs. Harold, of Los Angeles, will also be her guests. Prof. Thomas Iden has returned from a visit to his old home in Ohio, where be stopped on a is return from the East, after attending the Teachers' national convention at Washington. Steele-MeAew. [Special to The Indianapolis Nawa J DUlaboro. Ind., August 1.—The marriage of Miss Bertha MeNew. and Mr. C E. Steele, of Holton, took place at Hopewell yesterday. The attendants were Willard McNew, brother of the bride, and Mis* Daisy Brown. The ring deremony was used by the officiating minister. Dr. John Waters. Mr. and Mrs. Steele will live at Holton.

«-

whfr&n was

urdtoy has Wn postponed until WM

row, and the big men of the cycle path gates.

Ooly iu Theory. [Chicago Record, j •What Is that large item

-

you have

barged up to the unton?”

"Ttoat’a car tore for the walking dele-

.v

V .

A commission, composed of Drs. E. C. Reyer, and Wilmer Christian and Justices of the Peace Carl Hobich and Luke Walpole, this morning declared Charles Cul* bertson to be Insane. The investigation attracted to the deputy county clerk’s office a crowd of wltneeeee and friends of Culbertson. Attorneys Ayres and Jones appeared for Culbertson, and Martin Hugg represented Dr. W. B. Fletcher, on whom Culbertson had committed an assault, which caused the investigation into the assailant’s sanity. Dr. Fletcher and Dr. John R. Brown and two of the attendants at Dr. Fletcher’s sanatorium described Culbertson’s condition and conduct while in' that institution for two separate terms of months, but the facts which the comm lesion tried most to bring out concerned hie life since he left the Sanatorium. There wus testimony as to bis sanity given toy a hoot of witnesses, Includng his tafior. W. Schoppenhorst; bis furnisher, Paul H. Krauss, and W. W. Carter; Ms bartoeT, Charles H. Lanier; his physician; George W. Comlbs, his landlord, T. J. Cullen; patrolmen and detectives Mathey, Wettole, McGuff, Dugan, Asche, Gerb’r. Morgan, Egan and Hogerman; tumktj John Long, A1 Taffe and deputies Fred Heldrteh and Frank Wil-

son.

All of these had known him a year or two, had hid frequent conversations with him, two and three times a week, and had never seen or suspected anything insane about him, they testified. •Dr. Combs had treated him for two years and had never noticed any hallucinations, Ihualons or delusions. Mr. Cullen, having been warned by Dr. Fletcher that Culbertson was a dangerous man, had watched him closely after he went to live at the Denison, btft he had always found him to be of sane mind. To only one or two of all the witnesses had Culbertson ever spoken aibout Dr. Fletcher. A Confidant of Calbertson. One of these was Jacob Crone, to whom Culbertson had talked freely about his troubles. He had never noticed, he testified, anything about Culbertson’s conversations or conduct whicn would Indicate a wea,. mind. ‘‘If he attempted suicide, would you think he was sane?” an attorney asked the witness. •T don’t believe he_tried to commit suicide," was the witness's answer; “he has too much brains for that.” *" T Tf be threw a 1500 diamond and a gold watch into the fire, would you then, think he was sane?” “We'll, I once threw my coat Into the fire,” answered the witness, “when I waa aggravated-, and I once saw a man throw a large roll of money Into the fire because he had Won It at gambling, and his conscience troubled him.” “He waa crazy, sure,” said Dr. Reyer. Dr. Fletcher, in hia testimony, told of a man, John Kelly, whom Culbertson once assaulted. “Where Is he, doctor?” asked one of the attorneys. ‘fl don’t know,” was the answer; “he’s dead.” Ex-Mayor Thomas L. Sullivan and attorney Aqullla Jones were schoolboys with Culbertson, and told of the paralysis which then, as now, afflicted him on one side. They had never seen any evidence of Insanity in Culbertson either then or within recent years. Mr. Jones said that he had been Culbertson’s “prefect” at college. Dr. A. E. Sterne, called as an expert witness, said that when toe saw Culbertson in the police station he was as composed and san£ as any man in the room In outward appearances. Culbertson Testifies. Culbertson himself went on the stand and told of his four years in private sanatortiftns in this city and In a Connecticut toWn. He ascribed the nervous break-down which sent him to these institutions to hard drink. Previous to his admittance, three times to these sanatoriums, he sold, he always kept himself “genteely groggy if not absolutely and emphatically drunk.” Even in the Institutions the doctors Vere forced, he testified, to give him as much as “three horns a day” to keep him quiet. - He confessed that he had delusions during these excitable periods; that he heard voices conspiring against him. He admitted freely that he had assaulted Dr. Brown, and also his doctor In Connecticut, and he readily told why he did so. He said that he had tried to commit suicide after his father's death, because “he was the best friend I ever had. or ever will have,” and he was despondent. He testified also that he did throw his jewelry Into the fire because he believed that it was going to be taken from him by some one who had no right to It. He gave days and dates, hours and minutes with astonishing particularity, but when It came to giving reasons for his aversion to Dr. Fletcher, his testimony was not clear. Asked why he assaulted Dr. Fletcher, he answered that he was impelled to it by “a conglomeration of circumstances” which he did not care to describe to the commission. The chief was that Dr. Fletcher had, “uncalled for,” made the complaint or warning to the Denison officials and had slandered him and his father, mother, brothers and sisters. He *atd he pleaded guilty to assault and battery on the doctor and was of opinion that the further charge against him was in the nature of a malicious prosecution. Decision Promptly Reached. Dr. Reyer had had private conversation with Culbertson at the station, and at the conclusion of the testimony he promptly filled out the papers declaring Culbertson Insane, and his verdict met with the approval of the other members of the commission. CulberUfoh sat in waiting for the verdict, and th# crowd melted away until he was alone with *two patrolmen and Dr. Christian. The doctor walked up and said, “We*!, let’s go, Charlie," and as they Started off, the doctor fefl back and a patrolman slipped alongside and accompanied the man back to the statical. He was not then Informed of hia fate. He testified, while under examination, that he would not again assault Dr. Fletcher. “The dbetor was here with me this morning and I feflt no inclination whatever to do him or anybody else any (he said. The papers give Culbertson’s estate at $200,000. In describing Culbertson’s mental disease, Dr. Christian said that '‘he is a paranceac.” Guiteau and the assassin of Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, were paranoeacs. * ■■■— o t. S. Regular Recruits. The following were enlisted at the Indianapolis recruiting sattion for the reg- , ular army to-day: For the Hospital Corps at Chickamauga—Herman P. Hod son, Indianapolis. For the Cavalry at Columbus Barracks, O.—Edgar Fleece, North Salem. For the Infantry, Ft. McPherson, Ga.— Tom Ennis. Richmond; Grant Lamme, Greene county. For the Heavy Artillery at Sullivan s Island, S. C.-Charles E. Newgate, Orleans; Bert S. Brown, Morning Sun, O.; Ephraim E. Cowan, Worthington. Lieut. Campbell'* Commiautun. Lieut. H. R. Campbell received hi* commission to-day. and was ordered to report without delay to the commanding general. Department of the Gulf, Atlanta, G*.. for assignment to duty with recruits belonging to the Twenty-second Infantrya—A Km to OstendorPs ‘^I m *ll. , • "What kind of a pull has Oetendorf. in North Illinois street?*’ a Sunday night stroller asked. “I passed his place last night (Sunday at * o’clock) and a man said to me. ‘Just take a look In there.’ I opened the screen door and saw six

THAT TO XI AGAR % FALLS IS TO BE OX A LARGE SCALE,

He Leave* for Xew York, on the IroquolH—Fate of Other*. Santiago de Cuba, July 31, 6 p. m.—(Delayed In tranemtosion.)—Col. John H. Page, of the Third Infantry (regulars), leave* to-day by the Transpdrt Iroquois for New York, dangerously 111 with malarial fever. Colonel Page is the last colonel of the regular army left in Cuba. All of the others who came originally have either been killed In battle or have died of sickness. The deaths in the army since July 17 are as follows: First Lieutenant A. J. Babcock, of the Thirty-third Michigan, died of typhoid fever on July 26, at Slboney. Private James A. Martin, Company A, Thirty-third Michigan, died at Slboney

of fever.

Private William Doldard, Company C. Thirty-third Michigan, died ’at Slboney

of fever.

Private Max H. Pausler, Company C, Thirty-third Michigan. ; Private Edward Benjamin, Company C, Thirty-third Michigan, died of bowel

complaint.

Corporal Charles E. Wrangle, Company A, Thirty-third Michigan, died of fever. WHAT CURZON SAYS.

Some Previon* Effort* — Arrangement* Thl* Time—Xote* Concerning Railroad Men and Affnlra— An Knginemnn’* Death.

Not to know H. M. Bronson is not to be In the railroad buslnesa Mr. Bronson has been connected with different railroads so long that he does not like to tell it k-st he make his age public. He has been with the Big Four for many

Xo Xegottntton* Between Great Britain and United State*. London, August 1.—In the House of Commons to-d(J[y the parliamentary secretary of the foreign office, Mr. George Curzon, answering a question, said there were no negotiations in progress between Great Britain and the United State® In regard to the Philuppne islands, land that no information had reached Her Majesty’s govermmenit in support of the statement that Germany had made or was making an attempt to acquire the island

of Luzon.

Replying to questions on the subject of Ohlha, Mr. Curzon said Sir Claude MacDonald, the Britteh minister to China, had been instructed on July 22 to Inform the Teung Q1 Yamen (Chinese foreign office) that Great Britain would support China against any power permitting an act of aggression in China” because China had granted a British subject permissiion to aid or build railroads or other

public works. ‘ (Cheers.) o

“Pawnee Bill’*” Poor Show. -“Pawnee Bill” and his bands of cowboys and Indians gave a poor efhow Saturday night before an audience which tested the seating capacity. About the only feature of merit was^ the laeso throwing. The rough riders made feeble attempts to show their ability, while the woman who claimed to be the “champion rifle shot of the world” could not hit the targets which were tossed into the air. While the show was here, Patrick Prior and Frank Gates, ticket agents, attached the receipts to obtain a settlement which they claimed was

due them.

Swimming in Public View. Volunteers from the One Hundred and Sixty-first Regiment, In camp at the State Fair Grounds, go swjmming in Fall creek at a point where both the Lake Erie & Western railroad and a highway pas* near the creek. Passengers who came in oh the Lake Erie & Western road this afternoon say that not fewer than 100 unclothed men were standing on the creek bank near where the train passed. Persons who have driven out that way recently have made frequent complaint. —O' Ileal Estate and Stamp*. Real estate dealer* and brokers have received q ruling from the commissioner of Internal revenue respecting they stamp law and its applicability to their business. He hold® that there Is no provision in the aet under which a special tax Is ipiooeed on persons or firms who simply buy and sell real estate on commission. The law (Imposing a tax of $50), however, aims

H. M. BRONSON.

years. So well known is he that his picture placed on an envelope will bring him *tne letter without any other address

being added.

FOR NIAGARA FALLS.

Excursion Train* In Many Sections

—The Arrangement*.

A great long-distance excursion will leave this city for Niagara Falls Thursday over the Lake Erie & Western. The originator of cheap excursions from this territory to Niagara Falls is General Passenger Agent C. F. Daly. When the connecting lines went Into an agreement not to run excursions to Niagara Falls at a cheap rate, Mr. Daly took his trains over his own road to Sandusky, transferred the passengers to Buffalo by steamer and took them from Buffalo to the Falls on an electric line. Connected with this excursion he had a side trip to Put-In-Bay, and carried to that point large crowds that the other lines expected to get. This loss of business caused the Nickel-Plate and New York Central to drop out of the agreement, and this year Mr. Daly will run his 'rains solid from Indianapolis to the Falls. Several of the sections will be made up of sleeping- cars of the most modern build; with each section will be a dining car, and every train will be In charge of an agent

from Mr. Daly’s oflice.

There will be several sections from this city alone, and other* from all the principal points on the road a* far west as Peoria. Ten sections will be run out of that city. In order to save trouble tor those who desire to go on the trip, Mr. Daly, sent agents to different points, who visited the people personally and explained to them the details of the trip, xn addition to this, he has had printed a special ticket, good on the carriage and street-car lines, tb — < “* ‘

the falls, thus pre

etc., in the course of business. Counterfeiting Charge*. Frank McCormick, of Anderson, waived a hearing this morning and was held to the grand jury In $500 by United States Commissioner Moores. He Is charged with passing counterfeit money. Deputy United States Marshal McRae, of Terre Haute, last night arrested Carl White, at Marco. Ind., on a charge of counterfeiting.., He is accused of raising one-dollar notes to ten dollars. “■ o Last Garfield Parle Concert. Several thousand people were at Garfield Park last night to hear the last open-air concert of the season. The band had been Increased to thirty pieces, and

The Tied ipes

Forever.” The crowd cheered the patri-

otic airs.

o —

Incorporation*.

Articles of Incorporation of the South Bend Portland Cement Company have been filed with the Secretary of State. The capital stock is $10,000; object, manufacture and sale of Portland cement; directors: John Lux, Charles H. Atkinson, Aman Moore and Lee W. Atkinson.

A Xew Street Car “Y.”

The Cltl'sens’ Street Railroad Company has obtained from the Board of PuSHc Works permission to put In a “Y” at 1111

company said that with the ”Y” it will be able to run two cars 'Aer the lUinolsstreet line where It now runs one. -

CITY PARAGRAPHS. The Indianapolis Florists’ Club will •meet to-morrow night at Huntington & Page’s establishment. A small safe In the dry goods store of Brosnan Brothers -tfus blown open by burglars last night and $60 In money was

taken.

The reunion at the old Washlngtonstreet bridge has been finally fixed for Wednesday, August 17, at 2 p. m., at the east end of the structure. Albert Snyder, charged with obtaining money under false pretense, has been acauttted in the court of Justice of the Peace Lockman. Augusta Sikinger has filed suit for divorce against Hubert Sikinger, who eloped to St. Louis with fifteen-year-old Bertha Schaffhauser. Hi* escapade is given as her chief cause of complaint. The Industrial Growth of Russia. [Appleton's Popular Science Monthly.] In 1870 the population of Russia in Europe was 65,700.659, or about thirty-five souls to the square mile of territory. If Boland and Finland be Included, the total population will be Increased to 73.504,502. but the density of population will not be changed, a* the denae settlement of Poland Is neutralized by the sparse population of Finland. In 1897 the total population had increased to 106,158.141, of which 94.188,750 were assigned to Russia in Europe. and the density of the population had risen to fifty-one to the square mile. The returns of Russia in Asia are naturally imperfect, but the census of 1897 gave 23.052,000 souls, and the density of population about four to the square mile. For the whole empire the density Is fifteen soul® to the square mile. This low figure is due to Siberia, where only 1.2 marks the population to the square mile, aud to central Asia, which gave only 5.6 to the same territory. Poland is the mo«t densely settled (192 to the square mile), and Caucasia does not greatly differ from the average for European Russia (53.3 to the square mile). If these figures be compared with the returns of the United States census It will be seen that European Russia has more than twice the density of population of the United States (21.3); that Poland is a* thickly settled as New Jersey (198.8), and that New Mexico equals Siberia In sparsenese of inhabitants.

In South Dakota. [Pock.] * . Lawyer — Incompatibility, madam? Could you give me some facts tending to prove this incompatibility? Client—Why—a—well, w* couldn't agree on the terms of separation.

566; Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton, 854. against 781; Lake Erie & Western, 532, against 436; PerannsylvaiUa line*—Indianapolis ft Vincetmeo, 848, against 613; Louisville division, 935. against 1,066; Chl- -- - -mjUftlUg t Four 1 vision, 2,110. against 2,117; 8t. Louis division, 1,893, against 2,063; Cincinnati division, 5,5®> against 3,267; Chicago division, 2,220, against 2,159. Railroad Earning*. The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern the third week in July shows a decrease in earnings of nearly $6,000. The Chicago ft Eastern Illinois earned gross the third week of July $85,000, being an increase of $10,600. From July 1 an increase of $34,000 is shown. The Wabash earned gross the third week of July $250,825, being an increase of $29,919 over the earnings for the corresponding week of last year. The Penhsylvania statement for June shows that the_ lines directly operated east of Pittsburg and Erie show an increase In gross earnings of $63,100, an Increase In expenses of $156,300 and a decrease In net earnings of $98,200. The lines west of Pittsburg and Erie for the month of June show a decrease of $37,400 In gross earnings, an Increase of $318,300 in expenses and a decrease In net earnings of $355,700. Last year the lines directly operated showed In June an increase of $1,774,000 in gross, an increase In expenses of $1.717400 and an increase in net earnings of $57,600. The lines west of Pittsburg and Erie last year showed for the month of June an Increase In gross earnings of $2,063,800, an increase in expenses of $2,082,300 and an increase In net earnings of $1,500. At Luke Maul ton. [Special to The Indianapolis News.) Peru, Ind., August 1.—Lake Manltou, near Rochester, Is one of tne most popular resorts In the State this summer. Excursions are run to it toy the Lake Erie ft Western and the Chicago ft Erie railroads, and every one of them is liberally patronized. Yesterday the former road started a special of fourteen cars out of Indianapolis, and when it had reached Sharpsville four cars of it were cut out on account of the train being too heaVlly loaded. A special train of six cars w^s made up here and sent tq Sharpevjllle to pick up those which were cut off,: and when the train came back through this city It was crowded with passengers, many of whom boarded the train at Kokomo. As there wo* little room for the Peru people, the railroad company borrowed a combination caboose of tlte \toibash company and coupled it to the train. The two sections of the excursion contained twenty-one cars, and the number of passengers was in the neighborhood of 1,800. Lake Manltou is a fine body of water and well stocked with black bkss, rock bass, blue gills and many other fine fish. Water liliea are abundant.

ONE MORE DAY befor* the final rally. Then our ONUROIK BENEFIT will be but a period of pleasant recollection to our

fHondo and ouroolvoo.

THAT ONE DAY (TO-MORROW) wa Intend to make A MOMENTOUS OCCASION. WE WILL OFFER INDUCEMENTS that will amply repay a Holt to our reapeetlve floors to VOTE

ONCE AGAIN FOR YOUR FAVORITE CHURCH.

You may not ba prepared to buy, but LEAVE YOUR VOTE

just the same. CARAMELS, assorted flavors, per

pound,

6c

1

STYLISH SAILORS of the new rough straw

braid, I9c

BABY CAPS of handsomely - embroidered Swiss, that were up to $L50, choice,

25c

CRASH SKIRTS (orrty 6 left) of styH*h Morale crash, good width, $2.00 quality, while they last,

99c

MEN’S UNDERWEAR. Balbrlggan Shirts and Drawers, 29c kind,

BELTS FOR LADIES of fine seal grain leather, colors green, tan, red and brown; leather - covered and nickeled harness buckles, 60c quality, to-mor-row, 38c

RIBBONS. AUSllk Moire, 1ft inches wide, plcot edge, in all colors, per yard.

Wash Goods at Bo and lOo

At 10o, Ginghams

THE CHOICE OF OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF GINGHAMS, including zephyrs and corded one*, NO RESERVE, sold at 19c, 24c and up to $5c per yard joj At 10c, Imported Organdios

and Dottod Swissos

This includes the magnificent assortment of swlsses in stripes and scroll patterns and the balance of our much admired Imported and domestic organdies «*•..! lOo At 5o, Organdies and Skirting ORGANDIES—The lot contains about 10 part pieces, the same ones we sold at 18c and 25c, while they lost.... Bo SKIRTING, linen effect, our regular price 10c, for bo Linens and White'Doods TABLE DAMASK, pure bleached linen, 60 Inches wide, 60c quality BBo TABLE LINEN, 72 inches wide, silver bleached, good designs, 69c quality BBo BED SPREADS, extra special crochet Marseilles designs, $1 quality TBo TOWELS, unbleached Turkish hath, extra large size, 12^0 quality INDIA LINENS, fine sheer quality, 33 inches wide, 20c quality TRAY CLOTHS, plain linen, double hemstitched, 30c quality ,a 0 NAPKINS, ’ fancy fringed in pure bleached damask, $1.25 quality, each Be

Gioves and Mitts

An Immense purchase of $00 dozen of Fabric Gloves and Mitts at half the market value, enables us to offer the fol-

lowing:

GLOVES, pure Milanese Silk. 2-da*p. black, embroidered with white; 98c and 75c quail ties, to-morrow BBo »nd ft He MITTS, pure Mlikuieee Silk. 18 laches long, Mack, .sky blue, cardinal, pink and tan; 68c quality; to-morrow... BBo MITTS, extra heavy, pure Milanese Silk, block and cream; Me quality, for., a Bo MITTS, pure Silk, block and tan; 39c quality, for BBo

CYCLE CLOTH in all the popular shades, so much in demand for skirting; special to-morrow,

10c

a

TABLE DAMASK, TURKEY RED. 54 inches wide, 19c quality, tOc

PRINTS, all the beet brand* included in our regular 6c quality.

3fcc

STONE JARS AND JUGS, vitrified jars, from 1 to M-gallon Jugs, % and 1-gallon, highly glased, perfect in every detail, per gallon,

mum*

WASH BOARDS, good, strong, solid bock, regular 15c

kind,

5e

\ 1

MILK PANS, gray granite, a 6quart else, 20c kind, 10c

points of interest at eventing the passengers

from being overcharged He ha* equipment enough for >very one who will go,

and will see that the uncomfortably crowd

jers are not on the trains.

Concerning Railroad Men H. F. Houghton to-day became superintendent of the Chicago division of the Big Four, the office of assistant superintendent being atoiished. G. W. Bender also assumed the duties of superintendent of'the Indlanj.pofis terminals. H. Forrest Smltl, general freight agent of the Southern nilway, with headquarters at Washington, has resigned to become traffic mam ger of the Nashville,

Chattanooga & St. Louis.

V. T. Malott, re< elver of the Vandalia, has returned home from his Eastern trip. F. B. Witt ha* been appointed contracting feight ag»it of the Star Union

line at Columbus, O. —

George F. Richards has been appointed assistant master mechanic of the Erie, with headquarters at Huntington, Ind. F. M. Byron, cl(y passenger agent of the Lake Shone at Chicago, ha* been appointed Western pissenger agent of the same road, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Cyrus K. Wilbur. Andrew F. Dunlevy, who was in the auditing department of the Indiana, Decatur & Western up ta 1382, died in Baltimore a few days ago. At the .time of his death he was auditor of disbursements

on the Baltimore Ohio.

•’Duke” Sohaff, brother of the general manager of the Bik Four, has been appointed chief clew to Superintendent Houghton, of the Chicago division. He succeeds Robert Rooker, who is trans-

ferred to other duties.

L. B. Freeman, city passenger agent of the Pennsylvania lliies, has returned from the summer resorts on Lake Michigan,

and is again at his d e “k.

W. F. Bruner, assistant general passenger agent of the Vandalia, who has beer spending • his vacation at the Michigan

noi* and *1 Aenty-Beventh streets. The 8 ^ nain ® horned to his headcomoanv s.,id that with the -Y” it win summer resorts, has returned to ms Head-

quarters at St. Louts. . . .. M. W. Mansfield, superintendent of the Indianapolis & Virtcennes, went to Bay View, Mich., last fflght to join his family, who is spending the summer ther%.

Wisconsin Central Receivership. Milwaukee. Wis., August l.-Recelver-shlp proceedings were instituted against the Wisconsin Cen red Railroad Company, the solvent interest thus far, of the Wisconsin Central lines, in the United States Court Saturday. The proceeding is the direct result of the existing differences between the trustees—Edwin H. Abbott end John A. Stewart. There is no difference, howover, as to the insolvency of the company, the dispute being as to the methoi to be pursued, Mr. Abbott wishing to have it brought In under the origirtal proceeding against the Wisconsin company. He protested strongly, but Judge Seaman finally concluded to allow the, bills to be filed requiring the parties to show cause before Judge Jenkins in September why receiver/^ should not be appointed. The bill presents the bond issue of July, 1871. undet which there is now outstanding $3,375,000 of the first series and $5,314,300 )>Mbe second aeries. The first series draws Interest at 5 per cent., while the second bears Interest at a rate not exceeding 7 per cent., and payable only out of the net earnings, after the interest of the first series has been paid and after the sum of $30,000 per annum has been aet aside for permanent repairs. The interest on $1,469,rno has been paid regularly from time to time, but default has existed upon first series bonds, amouming to $2,505,600. since July 1. 1896. and no interest has ever been paid on the second series. The bill asserts that Mr. Abbott was asked to join in the suit, but he refused. The prayer asks for the appointment of Howard’ Morris and Henry F. V£hRoqmb as receivers with Che usual powers, j The Car Movement. The total movement of cars last week *as 24,816, with 19,231 loaded and 5,585 empty cars. The year before the movement wa* 34,790, with 19.277 loads and 5,513 empties. In 1896 the total movement was 20.069, with 4,930 empty and 15.139 loaded. On the Belt there were transferred 17,840 'curs, against 17.279 the week before. Belt engines handled at the stock yards 1,299 cars of live stock, against 1.234, and on the private »witehee 168 cars, against Y5*. were handled. The movement on the local roads was as follows: Peoria ft Eastern lines—East district. 668. against 591; West district. 745, against 1,083; Vandalia, 2,240, against 1.873; Monon. 483, against 430; Indiana, Decatur ft Western, 503, against

Big Four-Monon Deal. The New York Time* has this to say about the Big Four-Monon deal: The Big Four-Monon deal is completed. Some time ago the New York Times made the announcement that negotiations look- ' Ing to the merging of the latter property with the former were practically ended, and that only a few details remained to be settled before the deal could be called closed. There were vehement denials of this, most of which bore the mark of inspiration. Nevertheless, announcement will shortly be made that the Big Four is hereafter to control the Chicago, Indianapolis ft LouisvllleL A large block of Monon securities has been taken by a syndicate in which the Messrs. Vanderbilt and Mr. J. P. Morgan are the contnrolling interest*. An Old B. ft O. Engine. Baltimore, August L—Baltimore ft Ohio engine No. 99, which has just been laid aside at Grafton, W. Va., and will be consigned to the scrap pile, has a history^ It is one of the Ross Winan's camel engines and was built in 1851. There are only four of this class of engines now remaining. During the civil war this engine was one of several caplured ait Martinsburg by the Confederates and hauled across the country by pike to Staunton, Va, under direction of Col. Thomas R. Sharp. President John W. Garrett, kfter the war wa* over, hunted up Col. Sharp and appointed him master of transportation, in recognition erf the ability displayed in that achievement. Engine man'* Sadden Death. Cale. Kibbe, an engineman on the Big .Four, dropped dead In a drug store at East St. Louis last night shortly after he had come off his run. The cause of his death was heart disease. Mr. Kibbe waA-^n the employ of the Big Four many years, and for a long time lived in this city. He moved from here to Mattoon, 111., and a passenger run on the Knickerbocker Special and the Southwestern Limited, between that place and St. Louis, was given him. He was one of the most careful nren on the road, and at the same time one of tna most reliable runners. He will be buried at Mat toon, and a number of railroad men fronbf this city will attend the funeral. Railroad Note*. The Vandalia Is making a number of Improvements on the main line bridges. Wyncoop Is & new station on the Wabash, located a few miles from South Whitley. Some of the offices of the Chicago & Southeastern have been moved from Anderson to Muncie. The office of assistant engineer of maintenance of way on the Chicago division of the Big Four has been abolished. In the line of retrenchment, receiver Malott. of the Vandalia, has closed a number of night telegraph offices. The employes of the Cleveland division of the Pennsylvania lines will hold their annual picnic at Alliance, O., August 13. The New England Passenger Agents' Association of Boston ha* made special rates for the people who will attend the meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., at that city in September. Judge Baker to-day ailo’wed Bennett H. Young $200 for services as attorney for the receiver of the New Albany railway. Mr. Young asked for $300. Since 1894 he has drawn about $2,400 in attorney

fees.

o — A RECEIVER ASKED. Salt Against H»e Industrial Life- Aa•oclatloa.

C Sugar Sale GRANULATED, the best quality ( lbs., 49c), per lb ft PULVERIZED SUGAR, the finest, p OUT LOAF BUG AIL per « Those sugar price* are FROM 2 TO 4 P. M. only, and will be sold EXCLUSIVELY TO LADIES. Other Groceries BORAX, fine California, powdered,%-lb box So STARCH, best quality pearl (( lb*. 20c), Per lb Rl-Ro GINGER SNAPS, fresh aqd good kind, generally sold at 10c, for So ROAST BEEfF, Armour ft Co.’s, tomorrow |fto SODA,' Church’* Arm and Hammer brand, 1-lb package, 7c, ^-lb fto SALMON, Big Tree brand. 20c quality to-morrow for Ifto PRIDE OF THE KITCHEN, guaranteed to be one of the very beet scouring Soaps on the market; to-morrow (3 cakes 10c), each 3 !-3o Noutefurnishlngs WASH BOWL, heavy, no’ seams, retinned PIE PANS, 9 and 10-inch, best tin to NICKEL TEA KETTLE. No. 8, all copper, nickel-plated, regular 85c quality ewo CHOPPING KNIVES. double steel blades, hardwood handle, 10a kind bo WASH TUB, galvanized iron, well mode, best kind ^ ftfto LAWN HOSE, beet quality rubber, 7-ply, a very superior article; regular- price 12c So FAMILY PAINTS, all colors, mixed ready for use, excellent quality, pint* 10c, half-pints 7o

China Nall

CUSPIDORS, assorted color*, highly glazed, unique «bape, regular 25c and 30c qualities |ft 0 CUSPIDORS, Cobalt blue, handsomely finished in gold, 49c kind 33o FRUIT DISHES, 8-inch size, a perfect Imitation of cut glass, 15c kind fto PLATES, white porcelain, 5 and 6-inch sizes, regular price* 46c and 60c, per dozen, to-morrow, each .fto FANCY WARE in Sugar Bowls, Creamers, Spoon-holders, Sirup Jugs and Celery Trays, sold up # to 48c each, choice ...Ifto DINNER SET, 100 pieces, American porcelain, handsomely decorated In a variety of colors, regular $7.50 quality .fts.aft

Domestics

MUSLIN, bleached, “Lonsdale” and "Fruit of the Loom” brands..* l-fto PILLOW CASES, 42x36 Inches, a good muslin, nicely made fto SATEEN, light and medium ground, handsome patterns, very fine, 38 Inches wide, only takes two widths for a comfort, ll>c quality fto

Men’s Shirt Sale

The Price-Rates Are Remarkable.

NEGLIGEE SHIRTS of fine Cheviots,

pm stripe* and neat checks,

pearl

button*, soft, finish, a 75c quality *fte NfeOLIGEE SHIRTS of fine Madras Cloth, swell patterns, custom-made, full sizes, a 96c quality .73o NEGLIGEE SHIRTS of Imported Madras Cloth, that sold up to 3Sc per yard. "Our Own Maks,” one pair cuffs, soft bosom, pearl button*, felled seam*. $L50 quality, for ft fto SHIRTS, mode of choice percales, closed front, one pair cuffs, guaranteed fast colors, *896 was our price.

St

Suits and Skirts

NOTE THESE LOW PRICES SUITS at wWe wale and plain all-Wool Cheviot Serges, satin fined, fly front jackets, pereallne lined, velveteen (bound, skirts; these are of medium weight doth, suitable for early fall wear; our usual price, $10.00; this special occasion, choice 9«.ftft SUITS at Fins Linen, cut-away blazer Jackets, lopped seams, skirts to match; $5.50 quamty, j the last call on these because thqy will not last long at this price ftft.ftft SKIRTS of ftracy striped, heavyweight crash; former price, $1.75; clearing price .....Y3o CYCLE SKIRTS of fine, all-Wool Men's SurMtngs; ctroular out; deep hem; would be cheap at $5.00; extra special 3S.33 Shirt Waiatg and Wra SHIRT WAISTS—Remetrtber there ore still two motvths of real Shirt Waist weather to come; the season 1* only half over. Anticipate your future wants by selecting from a full stack cow being offered at about 50c cm the dollar.

50c Waist*

75c Waists ftSSw wn«6 '} $1.00 aivd $1.25 Waist*; newe

and make

$1.50, $2.00 and $3.00 Wabfts, 98c..sad 73o WRAPPERS—Our best grades and styles; made of fine percales, elaborately braided; 3H and 4 yards wide, skirts', all season prices were from $1.98 to $8.00; now at the' uniform price: choice ...ftl.ftft Supremacy In Sailors NEW SAILORS of fancy rough straw braid;, two styles that were 50c and $1.00; to-morrow special, 50c and ft3o SAILORS of fine split straw braid; double rim; heavy gros g-raht alto band; Knox Shape; the $2.50 quality ...ftt.ftft

.1!

Mary Ward Barnes and Jessie Ward Davidson applied to the Superior Court this afternoon for a receiver for the Industrial Life Association of Indianapolis. In ihetr complaint they say that their father died in March, 1890, and at the time carried a $5,000 life policy with the

company. .

They say the company was able to pay the amount at the time, and that at its solicitation they reduced the claim to Z3 000 They further aver that they reeved from the company twenty $100 “acceptances.” ten of which have not been oedd. The plaintiffs ask for judgment for $4,000 in addition to the ap-

point me ntofareceiver^ Yew Church Dedicated.

The new Methodist Protestant church, at Hoyt avenue and Dillon street, wa* dedicated yesterday. The services were conducted by the Rev. S. Heinlnger, of Elkhart, superintendent of the Chicago German Mission Conference. He was assisted bv the Rev. John Heim, of Greenfield; the Rev. W. W. Lineberry, of •Franklin, and the Rev. L. Coomer, of Meir. The membership of the church is largely made up of employes of the Big Four railroad and their families, and It is generally known a* the “Big Four”

. vices

THE WM. H. BLOCK CO. T^Vi*]iSGwFJBr9 50c, 75c, 90c, •!, fil.26, fil.50, etc. Made very stfipog; covered with

heavy duck.

Trunks and Traveling Bags L. E MORRISON & CO. BEE HIVE TRUNK FAOTORV 30 WEST WASHINOTON STREET. First Store loot of Nows OMm.

32203

BOARD OF PURLIC WORKS.

Petitions and Remonstrance*—Some Contract* Awarded.

church.

the

During the various servl

yes-

terday $700 was pledged. It Is announced that the church Is out of debt. The Big Four employes subscribed over $100.

— o

Linemen Strike at St. Loal*. St. Louis, Mo., August 1.—About 400

linemen belonging to the Electrical Workers’ Union went on strike to-day for an advance in wages from $2.50 for ten hour*' work to $3 for the same time. The men were employed by the MlasouriFdtson and Laclede Light and Power Cbmpanies. and the Bell and Kinloch

Telephone Companies.

Robert W. Davi*’* Death. Robert W. Davis, formerly a merchant of Shetbyville. died last night at pare*!* at Dr. Fletcher’s Sanatorium. He was sick for two or three year*, and a peculiarity at hi* affliction wa* that he was always worse during a fuU moos.

He leaves a widow.

The Board of Public Works to-day received a petition for cement walks in Thirteenth street, from Illinois street to Capitol avenue. Another asked that the first alley east of New Jersey street be paved with brick, from 8t. Clair to Pratt. Remonstrances were filed against eemem walks in State avenue, from Washington to Michigan street, and In Arrow avenue, from Hillside avenue to Valley drive. The board awarded several contracts. That for cement walk* in Merrfli street, from Meridian to Union street, went to Henry Maag, who bid 99 cent*. Julhia KeSly will put down the cement walk* in Seriate avenue, from South to Georgia street, his bid being $1.15. Frank Lawton ft Co. wtU lay the cement walks in Oriental street, from Michigan to Tenth street, the price being $1.18^*. Julius Kelly obtained the contract for cement walks in Market street, from Alabama street to the first alley w_e*t_ Of East street. The cost will toe M07. Sidewalk* at the same material will be laid in West street, from Washington street to the canal. The contract went to Rogers ft Dunlap, who bid 96 cent*. *

— o Abstract of Dark Land*.

City Comptroller Johnson thl* morning received the abstract for the park lard* along Pogue's run. The tract includes 8L06 acres, and belongs to the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and George Yondes, and the city ha* agreed to nay $25,000 for it The two owners have reached an agreement as to how the money will be divided. The

■a?

of the land Is about $300 an acre. Johnson thinks the land tell! make a finer perk than Garfield Pork, which cost tb*

city about $LH» an acre.

CITIZERS’ COMPARY BRIEFS File# In the Street Car Cnee la the Sagrenre Cowrt. . The CHizente Railroad Company, through its attorneys, W. H. H. Miller and John B. Elam, ha* filed two briefs in appeal to the Supreme Court of Indiana from the NoblesviUe dechtm In the street-car case. The first brief holds that, the contract between the city erf Indianapolis and the City Railway Company is void. The second attacks New-Hogate bill, passed by tluH eral Assembly, as void. Thai In effect, the same arguments that time to time have appeared to the trials of the several phases of the street railroad controversy. Ntrotig tosistence is again made that the New-Hogsts special legislation and not a general and not in accordance with the sti ration. , , % - s —— W

Local PoetotRee Appoint meat*. Postmaster Hess has appointed the civil service list tbe following: clerks, H. W. Tranblyn, Walter H. rick, and Jerry T. Hu “ riers, O. P. Kibbe, J. W. Mayfield, and Emmett T is practicing medicine In _ of the State, and Mayfield is < the Twenty-seventh Indiana Lost Day fas War The last day f enue taxes was have not paid for their table* the t0

. I-- §£&

m

-