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INDIANA IS SECOND IN ELECTRIC RAILROADS

Ohio Is Only State Which Excels in Inters urban Mileage—All Indianians Soon to Be Qose Neighbors,

Following closely her good fortune la all the developments of present-day conveniences, and with s searching eye for future benefits, Indiana is rapidly distancing other atatea In the construction of electric traction line# and interurban railways. With the mileage now In operation and that under construction. Incorporated and contemplated, the state will easily have within the next five years seven thousand miles of electrically operated railroads. This will place Indiana second only to Ohio In this exceptional economic advantage and form a cornucopia from the capacious receptacle of which will flow Into the ample lap of Indianapolis much of the commerce of three states. For *t must be conceded that the capital city of Indiana la also the financial and productive metropolis of a large region, and that it Is constantly expanding and encroaching on the territory of other cities by reason of the greater •nergy and superior foresight of Its business men. In ths eminent prestige that this condition forecasts for IndianapolU there should be no element of jealousy on the part of other Indiana cities, for a proportionate benefit of every development within the state must surely fall to them. Xach will receive an advantage through ♦Mm new system of rapid and cheap communication in proportion to its resources and its commercial possibilities. It may be well to hint also that much of the good to be derived by local communities through the acquirement of these elec trio railways will depend upon the fairness with which the projectors are met In the matter of rlghte-of-wsy, franchises legislative easements, etc.

A New Enterprise. * Only a very few years ago the electric railway waa strictly an urban convenience and In a few Instances consisted only of short pleasure lines. It had not, in fact, been determined up to within ten years that sufficient power could be distributed from a single etatlon to operate a very long Una But vrhen thla point was settled the boldness with which sagacious men engaged In the construction of electrically operated railways was astonishing, and there has never been greater and more rapid advancement In any American enterprise than has been displayed In this Industry. Much that seas been achieved within our own state and forecasted for the future is due to the masterly direction and unfailing persistence of the Hon. Georgs F McCulloch of Munda Bo far as Indiana Is concerned It was at once recognised by Mr. McCulloch and his predecessors In the work that country Unee connecting the principal town* and citie* of tha jreat manufacturing sections would not only prove profitable as an Investment, but that their Increasing Importance In population and wealth, and the close Interdependence of their vast commercial Interests demanded more frequent means of local communication than was afforded by the established means of travel. Following rapidly upon each other's heels the fine systems of the Union traction of Indiana, the Indianapolis, OrSenSbW S UHlluJlij riA IndtanapoUs & Greenfield company (now the Eastern traction company) were constructed, and have been remarkably prosperous from the start. The Indianapo■lls A Martinsville line Is nearing completion. Another entenalve system, altno*t comparable to the Union traction, has been projected and financed to extend from Wabash. Peru. Logansport. Kokomo and other points to Indianapolis A company has been Incorporated to build a line to ShelbyviUe, and the Eastern traction company (the Greenfield route) IS rapidly extending to Kntghtstown. Richmond. New Castle. Conners■vlUe, etc. Various Lines. The Indianapolis northern traction company has about completed Its right-of-way to Kokomo and many projects of similar nature are In the hands of shrewd and enterprising men of good financial standing that will undoubtedly be pushed to completion. They are not confined to any particular sections of the state, but are intended to very generally traverse all the more important manufacturing and business districts, asd the country comprising the most prolific farming and graxlng sections. The chief claim of these electrio railways to public patronage Is not that they specially Invite the travel of tourists and pleasure seekers, as many have supposed, but that. In a greater degree than any other method of transportation, they meet the wants of local communities for the speedy and prompt lnter-communica-tlon at a minimum cost which facilitates the development and transaction of business, and promotes social Intercourse. Their Immense value to Indiana In the future may be estimated In a degree by the following brief reviews of the lines now In operation: There Is another view of this development that appeals strongly to the people of this state, via. the sterling nature of the Investment they afford to the citizens of every community through which they pass. They should be built and owned within the state. Their bonds should be purchased by Indianians and a distinct preference should be given our own people In the financing of these railways Already these lines have proven remuner- ■ stive and In a very few years they will take high rang among the securities and Investments of the stats

UNION TRACTION COMPANY OF INDIANA.

Ths systsm of the Union traction company of Indiana, as It exists today, was conceived nearly ten years ago. The Anderson electric street railway company was organized in 1892 by Messrs. Charles L Henry of Anderson and Philip Mailer of Marlon and acquired the old horse railway which had bean operating In Anderson since 1887. In 1897 the property and franchises of the company were acquired by the Union traction company of Anderson, which was on June 28, 1839, consolidated with the Muncle, Anderson A Indianapolis street railway oompany of Muncle, under the present name of the Union traction company of Indiana. Tha Munde road waa the successor of the Cltisens' railway company, organised In 1892. Mr. George F. McCulloch. Who was secretary and general manager of the Muncle, Anderson A Indianapolis company, became a director and treasurer of the Union traction company of Indiana. By the purchase of local lines In Marlon and the contraction of interurban lines the system was extended until It now includes 188 miles of tract, and serves a population of from 180.000 to 175.000 people, not Including the •Ity of Indianapolis 075.000). Change In Management. M>. Henry was general manager of the oompany until March S, 1901. when he reeignsd to devote more of his time to other Interests. The present officers and operating staff are: President and gen-

era! manager. George F. McCulloch; assistant to president and general manager, C. W. McGuln; vice-president, " Philip Matter; secretary, J. A. Van Osdel; treasurer. W. C. Sampson; general counsel, Charles L. Henry; general passenger agent, Charles A. Baldwin; electrical enA. 8. Richey; chief engineer and roadmaster. W. H. Bloss; master mechanic. J. 8. Hamlin. Of the total track, fifty-six mile# are lcfal lines In Marlon, Muncle, Anderson and Elwood. The line from Anderson to Alexandria was opened Jan. 1, 1898; from Alexandria to Bummltvllle, July 8, 1898. and to Marion, Aug. 8, 1898: from Alexandria to Elwood, June 28, 1899; from Anderson to Muncle, Oct. 1. 1900; from Anderson to Indianapolis, Jan. 4,190 L The fare charged on the Interurban lines of the company Is approximately 1 cent per mils except that no single fare for any distance is less than 6 cents. The cars in the Interurban service are fifty-two feet six Inches long and eight feet six Inches wide, the roof being of the steam-coach pattern; they have baggage compartments and toilet rooms; the seating capacity Is forty-four in the main part of the car and eight In ths baggage comportment. The motor truck has thlrty-slx-inch steel-tired wheels, conforming to ths Pennsylvania railroad standard. The motor truck, which Is at the front end of the car.’ has two No. 50 Westinghouse motors, rated at 150 horse power each. The other equipment Includes 1.-2 controllers. Christensen motor-driven air compressors. Wagenhal’s electric headlights and Balter hot water heaters. The motor equipment will propel a fully loaded car, weighing 66,000 pounds, at a speed of forty-five miles an hour. Operation of System. Ths road Is operated with ths alternating direct system of current distribu-

tion. with high potential transmission lines and rotary converter sub-stations, and is one of the most Interesting and practical plants that has ever been Installed. The main power station Is located In North Anderson, with sub-sta-tions at Marion, Fairmount. Elwood. Alexandria. Muncle. Palevills. Ingalls and Lawrence. The company now has a train out of the terminal stations (Anderson. Muncle, Marion. Elwood and Indianapolis) every hour during the day. from 4:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m.. end running on a schedule under the •'block" system. The traffic on these Hn<*s Increased steadily from the start until It became necessary for further arrangements to take care of the Increased travel. For this purpose Manager McCulloch perfected arrangements for putting on fast trains between Muncle and Indianapolis. The limited trains already have a large patronage. They have only one stop (at Anderson). These trains leave Indianapolis at 7:30 and 10:30 a. m. and Muncle at 4:30 and 7:30 p. m. every day and make ths run In two hours.

THE EASTERN TRACTION COMPANY.

One of the most Important Interurban railway systems radiating from Indianapolis will undoubtedly be the Eastern traction company's lines, recently reorganized from the Indianapolis & Greenfield railroad. It Is now being rapidly extended from Greenfield to Knlghtstown. and this extension will be In operaUon In less than nine months. From Knightstown it wtll be pushed without delay to Richmond, with branches to New Castle and Connersvllle. From Richmond It will, within a short period, be carried on to Dayton, there to connect with the great Ohio system of electrio roads and compass a territory embracing a population of nearly 4.000.000 people. This will then be to Indianapolis the greatest feeder of all the Interurban lines and to the fortunate Investors a permanent source of gratifying profit. Its securities will be equal to any Investment In Indiana and the fact that the Central trust company of Indianapolis, of which Mr. Charles E. Coffin, one of the most discriminating and conservative financiers of the West, Is president, has undertaken the promotion of the enterprise is sufficient evidence of Its absolutely safe and remunerative character. The officers of the company are all well known and prosperous Indianapolis business men of the highest standing, who have become heavily Interested In the company because of Its superlative control of one of the most prosperous and wealth-produc-ing regions of the West. Not only are the towns through which It passes and will pass and the country It will serve In Indiana extremely rich In products and manufactures, but Its close alliance with the vast electric railway system of Ohio will draw to Indianapolis an enormous business that could not otherwise be made to pay tribute to this city. It will rapidly become one of the most potent factors that could be desired for the further development of the trade of Indian ano 11a Seventeen Miles. The oompany at present owns and operates seventeen miles, In addition to five miles of track It utilises In this city. Tbs present terminus Is Greenfield, but before Aug. 1 next cars will be run regularly to Knlghtstown and no delay will be allowed in completing the further extensions proposed. At present the company operates ten cara The running time between the court houses of Greenfield and Indianapolis Is one hour. A very attractive feature of the road Is Spring Lake park, a delightful summer resort, sixteen miles from Indianapolis, where various entertainments are maintained. The run is made in less than an hour and a great many city people avail themselves of the ride out both afternoons and evenings during the warm months. The original company started to operate the present Une June 19, 1900, and has been remarkably successful from the beginning. The power station la four miles west of Greenfield, near Spring Lake park, and la a model of perfection.

It oont&lns two 800 horse-power engines, which are much in excess of present needs, but were placed In position In anticipation of the proposed extensions There are two K. W. generators and three 250 horse-power boilers. The switchboard Is the most complete and expensive in connection with any similar plant, and cost SB,OOO. The oompany has an ample supply of ■flfater and operates Its own private water works. The officers of the Eastern traction company are Frank Maus Fauvra, president; Medford B. Wilson (president of the Capital national bank), treasurer; John W. Chlpman, manager and secretary. Under the personal control and direction of these gentlemen there can be no question regarding the future of the Eastern traction company, and the people of this state will be fortunate If they prevent the control by capital of this potent factor of state development by eubscrlblng liberally for Its securities. There Is no part of the country where people are more prosperous or where money Is more plentiful than In Indiana, and It Is. to say the least, bad policy to let capitalists of other states reap all the benefits of these Important electric highways within our own borders.

INDIANAPOLIS, GREENWOOD & FRANKLIN.

The first interurban line to reach Indianapolis was the Indianapolis, Greenwood A Franklin railroad, whose care entered the city over a ten-mile track from Greenwood, through Southport, on Jan. 15, 1900. The big green cars, with their dazzling electric headlights, attracted much attention when they appeared on Waahlngton-st. The hourly service then established ha# been maintained since without Interruption, half-hour cars being run on Saturdays, Sundays and holldaya The line was well patronized from the start, and In the fall of 1900 an extension of ten miles, through Whlteland to Franklin, was begun. This was not opened unitl June 6, 1901, owing to the difficulty of securing steel rails. Travel more than doubled with the opening of the extension, and the city of Franklin,

NEW FRENCH LICK SPRINGS HOTEL,

which was for a time fearful that an electric line to Indlxnaolls would Injure Franklin's business prosperity Is now as enthusiastic In praise of the Interurban system as Is Greenwood. The 1., G. A F. railroad now operates eighteen miles of Its own track and passes over two or three miles of tracks of the the Indianapolis street railway. Its cars leave Indianapolis hourly from 6 a. m. till 11 (11:15 for the benefit of theater-goers) p. m„ the first car lea%lng Franklin at 5:30 a. m. and making the run to this city In one hour and ten minutes. The line draws Its patrons not only from the growing towns of Southport (300 lnhabltans). Greenwood (1.500). Whlteland (350) and Franklin (4.000). but from all Johnson county beside, as well as from eastern Morgan county, northern Brown and Bartholomew and northwestern Shelby. Farmers drive In ten miles or more to the towns on the line, hitch their teams and make the trip to the city and back In a few hours. Although the passenger business of the Louisville division of the Pennsylvania railroad has been cut Into somewhat, the greater aprt of the travel on the electric line has been created by the building of the line, which brings into the city every r»onth hundreds of people who otherwise would not coma Equipment. The equipment of the road Is complete In every way and the best obtainable, embracing, among other things, heavy rails, a smooth, well-ballasted roadbed, handsome, comfortable cars, concrete culverts and a telephone system making communication possible with the central office from any part of the Una The power house Is located at Greenwod. A park near Greenwood has been leased by the railroad, and toany picnics, parties, reunions, conventions and other social and religious meetings have been held mere. A vlnage of prairie dogs, a maze, swings and a dancing pavilion add to the attractiveness of the forest shade. The dancing pavilion has been Inclosed and may be heated for cooler weather. Special cars are provided for all extraordinary occasions, and are often run Into the city as well as in the opposite direction. For some time an extension of twenty miles south to Columbus (8,000 inhabitants). through Amity, Edinburg and Taylorsville, has been contemplated, and the officers of the company say that If a satisfactory franchise could be obtained from the Indianapolis authorities work would doubtless oe undertaken at onoe. The officers of the road are: William G. Irwin, president and general manager, Columbus; Hugh H. Miller, secretary and treasurer, Columbus; A. B. Hogue, superintendent, Greenwood.

A Thing Worth Knowing.

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Parry Manufacturing Company.

The Greater Indianapolis History would be Incomplete without mention of the Parry Manufacturing Company, whose history has been so closely Identified with the wonderful Industrial growth of the cltv during the past decade.Ttta excellence of the buggies, surreys, road wagons, etc., of their manufacture, and the rare business ability of Its management have bullded the largest vehicle manufactory In the world. At the present time their product Is known wherever vehicles are used, and the Increasing demands have been such that their present large plant is not of sufficient capacity to meet their requirements, and they have already begun the building of an entirely new plant, which will be the most complete of Its kind ever attempted

HEALTH GIVING WATERS OF FRENCH LICK---INDIANA’S GREAT HEALTH RESORT

French Lick, according to well-proven traditions, was settled by the French twelve years after the settlement of Vincennes. This makes French Lick Spring* the second oldest white settlement In Indiana. The French were not attracted to the locality by the same fertile lands which had attracted them to the Wabash valley at Vincennes. For the whole country surrounding French Lick Springs Is a series of rocky, broken hills, whers only ths narrow bottom lands of the creek can be cultivated. But the waters of the springs had been known to Europeans through the Indian traditions long before the advancement of permanent settlements. It was due to the medicinal qualities of the waters and also to their saline Character that the French traders as far back as 172? established a trading post at the springs and the government at Vincennes at great expense constructed a plank wagon road to the then practically Inaccessible region. Like ths hot springs of Arkansas. whose Indian traditions as a fountain of youth had reached ths early Spanish explorers on the Florida coast, the fame of the French Lick Springs waters had spread among all tribes of Indians long before the discovery of America, and Ponce de Leon was not the only fool lured to the unknown interior of ths continent In search of another fountain of youth. The imperfect understanding of the native language by the first explorers doubtless led them to believe In actual waters which would restore old and diseased bodies to their youthful state. The Indian language Is to a certain extent

allegorical, and when the Indians of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and those settled on the great lakes Informed the early adventurers from Europe that way In the Interior of the continent there were two places where the waters made one feel young again they were not far off from the truth, for since the settlement of the Mississippi and Ohio valleys the hot springs of Arkansas and the French Lick Springs of Indiana have been extensively patronized by people from all parts of the w6rld for the purposes cf renewing their life leases. At French Lick hundreds of people make an annual pilgrimage regularly, and many of them have not missed the yearly visit for thirty or forty years. There Is no doubt that the waters mentioned In the Journals of such early explorers as LaSalle. Champlain and Marquette referred to French Uck Springs and the Arkansas Hot Springs. These springs were not visited by these famous explorers, but their journals contain numerous references to traditions which prevailed among all tribes visited that In one region beyond a great river were hot springs which were sought by Indians from near and far for certain afflictions, and that In other regions abounding In caves and rivers which disappeared in the rocks were springs which attracted to them every spring the Indians of the north, who were cured of diseases due to purely animal diet (presumably stomach trouble). In the Islands of southeastern Alaska, where the Indians live all winter on venison and smoked salmon, they are attacked every spring with certain derangements of the stomach, which they cure or avoid by going to #ulpho-saline springs, one on Prince of Wales Island and the other south of Wrangel. Boon ss the winter Is over thousands of Indians are encamped about the springs. The government analyses of these waters show them to be almost equal to the French Lick Springs. From the same French explorers we have the traditions that the springs of the lost river and cave country were frequented In the fall of the year by the tribes of the swamp county of the South, presumably for malaria. It la a well-known fact that the early French settlers of Vincennes and other settlements on the then malaria breeding Wabash bottom lands resorted to French Lick Springs as a preventive of malaria. These visits were usually made In August and September, and were occasions for both 1 health and recreation. Game being plentiful In the vicinity, hunting deer and curing of venison for home consumption made the springs a great health and pleasure resort even when the visitors had to provide for their own accommodation. Natural mineral springs, except those of volcanic origin, hot springs, are not of recent creation, geologically speaking. There are no mineral springs now In existence which were not In existence at the time of the discovery of the American continent. It Is reasonable to assume that there was not a spring with the least health restoring qualities that was not known to the Indians. Some were known only to local tribes, others were known to all tribes of the continent either by actual visit of distant tribes or through traditions. The Indians have all passed away practically, but the reputation of the vartoue mineral springs of the country has not been changed relatively speaking by the whites. No spring that did hot have an Indian lnter-trlbal reputation has today a national reputation. These mineral springs that were thaa known only to the local tribe are still known locally only. But this applies also to other countries. All the famous waters of Europe of today are those only whose fame has been handed down successively to the present races from the primitive races. The waters which were famous to the Indians could be countM on the fingers bt one hand. They were the Saratogas, white sulphur, hot springs of Arkansas and French Lick Springs. These are still the Most famous springs in the United State*. Natural springs are caused by volcanic disturbances, by fracturing of the rocks, the exposure of sections of stratified rocks through the erosive action of the elements, and through other minor causes. The mineral Ingredients are derived

from the rocks through which the water percolates. The character of the rock determines the character of mineral waters, also the purity. Uniformity in temperature and volume of water issuing from a spring Indicate a deep source of the water. These uniformities of the French Lick Springs indicate a fracture or Assure of the underlying stratified rocks to great depth, perhaps to the archaean formation. As such fissures are caused by movements of the crust of the earth, this fracture was doubtless caused by the uplifting of what Is known as the Cincinnati dome, and this occurred many million years ago. Pluto has been discharging sulpho-sa-line waters at the rate of a gallon per minute, and In a million years It Is evident that the valley below for miles must be saturated with mineralized waters to the depth of 100 feet or more. It Is then not remarkable that mineral springs can be made anywhere below French Lick for a rnlle or two "Just as good as Pluto” by digging down to bedrock or by boring to the second stratum of rocks. Throughout that region there aro also minor fissures. These have filled up with the seepage of Pluto waters. One of the wonders of Indiana Is Lost river. The region through which this river runs Is the most rugged In the state, with picturesque h'.Us, knobs and broken ridges, with deep and narrow valleys. The whole country through the western parts of Orange and Crawfoid counties is an almost unbroken chain of forestclad hills and ridges. All species of trees and shrubs growing on American soil can be found, and it Is a natural game preserve. The early Indians used to hunt great game along the river, and in the caves and caverns are still found evidences of a race of people that lived before even the Indians—the mound builders. They were no doubt attracted to the waters of French Lick, and It Is evident that these waters have been the health resorts of all races of people that have Inhabited this continent. But how long the springs have been In existence no one knows. They were known in Europe almost a century before Indiana was carved out of the Northwest territory. In this locality there Is still evidence that the mound builders made the springs a resort. Indians, according to tradition, had

been coming here for generations before the French traders established a post. Two generations of Vincennes settlers had been regular visitors at French Lick springs at the time of the declaration of Independence, and many of their descendants, now In the fifth generation, still come here. The springs were shown on the charts of the French government, published half a century before the country was acquired by the United States. At the time of the acquisition the springs were so well known that Jefferson wrote about them and congress made a reservation of the tract of land containing them. When the United States acquired the country a saline reservation was made, of the tract of land containing French Lick. During the war of 1812 the government manufactured salt at the Lick. Many old visitors still remember the evaporated tracts which remained on the ground until 1340. A few remember the old French fort and the apple trees which the traders had planted. In 1330 coi.gress ordered the sftle of this saline reservation, and Dr. William A. Bowles, who as a member of the legislature had procured the passage of a Joint resolution to congress requesting the sale of the reservation, purchased the tract cf what now constitutes French Lick and West Baden. The latter part he lost on execution sale years later. The purchaser later developed the West Baden springs. Dr. Bowles Greeted a tavern and entertained guests frorii all over the country. He leased the hotel to various parties. The hotel was a large, plain frame building, standing at the foot of the hill, on which had been erected the old French fort many years before. It could only be reached by stage from Orleans, Mitchell or Shoals, they being the nearest railroad stations. Dr. Bowles resumed the management of the place, and In 1864 he rented It to Dr. Samuel Ryan for fifteen years, and under Dr. Ryan's management a new Impulse was given to the business and much Improvement was made. At the end of that time It was managed by the Bowles estate for one year, and In 1880 Dr. Ryan, J. M. Andrews and H. E. Wells purchased the property. Dr. Ryan afterward selling his Interests to the other two. The property is now owned by Thomas Taggart, W. H. McDoel, James' Murdock. Crawford Fairbanks. Henry Hickman, George L. Dickinson of Bedford and one or two others. One of the traditions of this place is the story of the lost treasure, & legend that has been handed down from generation to generation, and there are old men there now who repeat what their gra-id-fathers told them about It. As has been stated, the Indians frequently attacked the French trading post, and once or twice the traders were driven away. In 1750—that Is the year of the legend—the post was attacked and the traders started as fast as possible toward Vincennes, carrying with them their treasure—a large barrel, filled with gold and silver coins—on a cart, to which they had hitched all the horses at their command. Closely pressed In their retreat, they were at last compelled to abandon the cart, but they took time to hide the money In the caverns that abound In the hills. The traders were overtaken by the Indians before they reached Vincennes and all were killed. The hidden treasure has never been found, though In the early days, under the American government, men spent their lives hunting for it. There are many old characters In the hills who come to French Lick and try to enlist some visitor In a search for ths hidden money. In the early days, as now, French Lick was ths resort of some of the most noted men oOlndiana and other states. An old register bears oh Its pages the names of Governor Willard, Governor Whitcomb, Governor Morton, Governor Hendricks, |>r Williams, Governor Hovey, 5 resham. Senators Voorheea, McTurpie and many others. Carter n, ths elder mayor of Chicago, requent visitor here, and since his arter Harrison, the younger, also « Chicago, has visited here. Is not a man of prominence In for the last seventy-five years some time, has been a guest at Lick springs. Recently Richard and a large party of New York ny hall leaders sought the benehe French Lick springs. Senator with but one exception, has been ar visitor tor forty years.

French Lick Springs ON THE MONON ROUTE The ' Hotel Best ..; ,Open Mineral the Waters W?Mi P q - Year on H Earth. ■> m , 3gpS ■J9 '■ Roun<L Hm Fmiou, Pinto Sprint.

The Monon Route IS THE DIRECT LINE BETWEEN Chicago* Indianapolis, Cin-1 nati, Louisville and the South 1 rOR RATES. FOLDERS, ETC.. ADDRESS R. P, Algeo, D. P. A., j INDIANAPOLIS L. T. DICKASON COAL CO. . .... Miners and Shippers of ..... Linton, Greene County, Coal 6 Particular attention given to preparation of DOMESTIC COALS. An excellent Steam Coal, rich and free from all impurities. The fine coal from our mine is especially adapted for stoker use. g

FOR THIRST AND FIRE

EXCELLENT WATER WORKS SYSTEM OP INDIANAPOLIS. Is Acknowledged to Be the Best of Its Class In the Country Growth and History. One of the features of municipal convenience Which the citizens of Indianapolis enjoy to an extent beyond that accorded to the people of most cities of the same size Is Its water works system. In a community so comparatively new, built up so rapidly as to outstrip even the keenest enterprise, a perfect system and a perfect supply of absolutely wholesome water for domestic uses, an adequate force for fire protection and a plentiful distribution for all public uses could hardly be looked for, yet In this respect Indianapolis makes a most favorable showing when compared with any other city In the entire country. In the early days one of the chief drawbacks to the growth of the city on a scale commensurate with Its Importance as the capital of one of the most progressive states and its potential promise as one of the leading commercial centers of the country was the lack of a system of water supply adapted to its needs. Other cities In the state suffered in like manner. To meet the requirements of the situation the legislature enacted a law authorizing the cities of the state to grant to corporations organized for the purpose the right to erect water works to supply cities with water. In accordance with the authority thus granted the city conferred a franchise on the Water Works company of Indianapolis. That company thereupon organized and commenced business on Jan. 1, 1870. The company displayed from the first a commendable purpose to carry out its franchise obligations In such a manner as to give the people of the city the very best results. It built a substantial pumping station on White river, below Waahlngton-st., and was to take water from wells along the river. The machinery then put in by the company consisted of rotary pumps, driven by water power and steam and having a capacity of 6,600,000 gallons. The company laid a twenty-four-inch supply main on Wash-lngton-st. and a twenty-inch main on Peari-st., with branches twenty and eighteen Inches. The company added other ' mains and Improved the plant so that In 1881 It had flfty-two miles of mains and had added to its pumping plant a quadruple! engine of 7,500.000 gallons capacity. In doing all this, however, the company had incurred a considerable indebtedness, amounting to nearly $1,350,000. Rates of Interest. The rates of Interest during the period this Indebtedness was Incurred were very high, and the company's patronage was not sufficient to meet Its obligations and keep up the necessary extension of the system. In 1881 the first mortgage bondholders brought suit to foreclose their mortgage, and the result was that the present Indianapolis water company was Incorporated, with a capital stock of $500,000, and succeeded to the assets and business of the original corporation. The reorganized company put In a plant which has always kept up to the requirements of the situation, .and In addition to its capital stock has outstanding bonds amounting to $1,850,000. The main offices are located at 113 Monument-place, and there are two pumping stations, station No. 1 being located on White river, below Washlngton-st., and the other, known as the Riverside pumping station, Is located north of Fall creek. The equipment of these pumping stations is of the

most Improved and modern character, with the Jtest and most highly developed water punfplng machinery, the company having a capacity for developing 67,000,000 gallons of water every twentyfour hours and placing this water at the mouth of the fire hydrants with 120 pounds pressure, while the domestic consumer has water delivered at seventy pounds pressure. The largest engine of the company has a capacity of 24,000,000 gallons and the plant Is built so as to be capable of rapid Increase to meet ths expanding demands of the city. Progressive Policy. The policy of the company has been progressive as to meeting the needs of the people of Indianapolis and Its Industries In regard to water service. It has been prompt In making extensions wherever a reasonable -demand for such extensions has become apparent, and Its constructive.work has been all done with the Idea of making Its plant one of ths best In the country and of providing am-, pie capacity for every requirement of a-, perfect water service. Managed on thls v progressive plan the company has suo- i ceeded In giving the Indianapolis water works system a place among the best In the country. It has made its service worthy of the city atid of the record of development which has placed Indianapolis among the most thriving of the great centers of population of the United States. The company's affairs are In the hands of some of our most prominent business men. Gen. Thomas A. Morris Is president; F. A. W. Davis, vice-pres-ident and treasurer, and Milton A. Morris secretary. Mr. Davis Is also treasurer of the Manufacturers’ natural gas company. In addition to Mr. Morris ths board of directors Includes Edward Daniels. J. L. Ketcham, Albert Baker, V. T. Malott, H. McKay Langdon, F. A. W. Dads, E. P. Kimball. E. T. Kimball and J. K. Bates of Portsmouth, N. H.j C. S. Andrews of Brazil, Ind.; C. H. Payson and Herbert Paysqn of Portland, Ma.

BUSINESS IN CITY FOR THE YEAR 1901

In a business way Indlanapolls £ ha* certainly broken the record for all previous years. Generally speaking, the year 1901 In this city has exceeded the best former '* year by an average of at least 20 per cent. It Is a little early at the present writing to produce figures, but from the statistics already In hand, from observation and conference with many of tne Business men of the community. It Is evident that all branches of mercantile and manufacturing Interests have had the most prosperous period In their history, during this Initial year of the twentieth centry. In manufactures lines there has been employment for all who desired It, and many establishments have largely increased their capacity, while many others have been compelled, to run day and night to keep up with the Increased business. The flour millers and manufacturers of other cereal products have largely Increased their output over the previous year, but not in the same ratio as other lines, owing to the shortage in the wheat ! and corn crops. Had It not been for the unfavorable weather during the summer and later months the output in these lines would have kept pace with the general Increase. Financial circles have shared hi the general prosperity and this year has witnessed the advent of two new banka In the city. JACOB W. SMITH, Secretary Indianapolis Board of Trada, e r—*—A Blllvllls sentiment. Here is a unique sentiment from a lovnlorn BlllvlUe bard: “Love ever laughs at lock* and lainThey ain’t no use a-jawln*; Love Is like a crosscut saw. An' I’m the log It’s eawln’l” —Atlanta Constitution