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NEAL'S MOTION . FOR PAVILION

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SENTED TO COUNCIL AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THREE Another $20,000 Loan NecessaryOther Matters That Came Before That Body. rV All bills were reaa Deiore council and ordered to be paid. The following recommendation was lv "Mr. C. S. Neal: . . .-. -i i i ) "I desire to call your attention to the fact that the sidewalks are often badly obstructed by persons engaged in moving household goods or doing other work in which it is necessary to tansfer goods from wagons into houses or vice versa. This is a violation of the law." The police were instructed to see that the law was not violated in this manner. Mr. O. S. Nixon called the attention of council to the water that comes from the "Wayne works. It runs over the sidewalk and street and makes it very bad. The Wayne works should see to the carrying away of this water. This ecommendation was referred to the committee on streets and alleys. Mr. Charles S. Neal presented the following motion to council: "I desire to call the attention of council to the need of a pavilion at the Glen. This has become more manifest since the establishment, of the annual ehautauqua, which must now rely upon a tent for protection from the weather. If there were a permanent pavilion, it would not only result in an increased attendance at the chautauqua, but also in bringing a number of other gatherings to the Glen, and would be useful in many ways. It is evident that the traction companies running into Richmond must be interested in anything that would bring more people to Richmond, and that the Commercial club and the park board must also be deeply concerned in the project. "In view of these facts, I move that the mayor name a committee of three from council to confer with the park board, Commercial club and representatives of the Richmond Street & Interurban Railway company, the Indianapolis & Eastern Railway company and the Dayton & "Western Railway company as to what they are willing to do toward its construction." This motion was concurred in. The committee appointed consisted of Mr. C. S. Neal, Dr. Bowers and Edgar Norris. The following recommendation was offered bv O. S. Nixon: "I desire to call the attention of council to the necessity of the city having in its employ a man who is acquainted with the sewer system of the city and one who can properly flush same when necessity requires. This matter is usually attended to by Frank Ralston, in a very satisfactory manner. I would, therefore, recommend that he be placed on the regular pay roll of the city at the rate of .$15 per week." , Mr. Genn thought that sin Mr. Ralston never worked more than a whole day during a week, he should only be payed twenty-five cents, an hour during the time he is employed on the sovvers. This was referred to the street and alley committee. The report of the finance committee was as follows: "Whereas, It is deemed necessary and for the best interests of the city of Richmond that temporary loans, aggregating .$20,000 should be obtained for the use of the said city within the next two months, full authority is hereby given said mayor clerk, treasurer and finance committee to do and perform all the duties necessary to secure tl:e said lorm of $20,000, as the same is needed, from time to time. ti A . i j.i.. uaruner, Edgar Norris."

This report was adopted. Your commissioners would most re

spectfully request that your honorable body, at an early a date as possible would indicate the action expected and required of us in the matter of preparation for lighting the streets of the city at the expiration of the con tract with the Light, Heat & Power company, September 1st. In our opinion the matter should be taken up at once, poles secured .and thus time given us to have -the new arc line ready for service September 1st. Referred to committee on light. The resolution ordering the C, C & L. Railway company to raise the bridge over Main street was read the third time and passed. GOES WITH LOREE. A. F. Hockenbeamer, assistant to the general superintendent of motive power of the Baltimore & Ohio, has resigned to become chief clerk to President Loree, of the Rock Island, Mr. Hockenbeamer was with Mr. Loree when the latter was with the Pennsylvania lines before he became president of the B. & O. Mr. Hocken beamer filled positions with the Penn sylvania at Logansport and Rich mond. PRESENTED TO GOVERNOR PALMER NOW IN POSSESSION OP HON. JONH E. LAMB He Having Purchased the Same at a Sale in Springfield Hlinois. Terre Haute, Ind., Jan. 19. John E. Lamb, of Lamb, Beasley and Sawyer, has always been a great admirer of Abraham Lincoln and for some time has been anxious to secure a good picture of the martyred President. Some time ago Mr. Lamb was in Springfield, 111., on business and mentioned the fact that he was anxious to secure a picture of Mr. Lincoln. He was in conference with Messrs. Brown and Wheeler, leading attorneys of Springfield, and Judge Wheeler told Lamb that at a certain store there was a picture of Lincoln which was worth having. He went to the store and found that Mrs. John M. Palmer, widow of the late ex-Governor of Illinois was disposing of many of her husband's effects, among which was a picture of Lincolu presented to Mr.. Palmer in 1S63 by the President himself. Mr. Lamb immediately purchased the picture and had it sent here. It is a large bust picture, engraved from the famous William E. Marshall painting made while Lincoln was in the White House and isaid to be his best picture. Ex-Gov ernor Palmer and the President were close friends, so Mr. Lincoln presented him this picture, and, for years, it was numbered as one of Mr. Palmer's treasured relics. Why Mrs. Palmer would sell it is not known; for, to most people, a picture with such a history would be considered almost invaluable. It is still in the old fashioned, deep, walnut frame. but is well preserved. The head of the great statesman is slightly bowed and the face shows all the lines which toil and worry cause. When photographed he was wearing a soft bosom, slightly mussed shirt, with turn down collar and carelessly tied bow tie and a coat with lapels thrown back loosely. The picture now hangs on the wall of Mr. Lamb's office in the United States Trust company's building, close to an excellent likeness of the "Tall Sycamore of the Wabash," the lamented Daniel Vorhees. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. . Dill. The funeral and burial of Mrs. Laura II. Dill will be private. Her friends may call at the home of Mr. M. IT. Dill, No. .114 north tenth street, on Tuesday evening from 7 to 0, and on Wednesday morning from 0 to 10 o'clock.

LICOLK NOTED PICTURE

LECTURE AT

THE COLISEUM THE SLUMS OF NEW YORK CITY " AS THEY WERE AND THE TRANSFORMATION. MR. JACOB RIIS Entertains a Large Audience in the Third Number of the Popular Lecture Course. The citizens of Richmond had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Jacob Riis, in his celebrated lecture, "The. Battle With the Slums," last night at the Coliseum. The lecture was illustrated by stereopticon views and was a revelation to those who had not read the many magazine articles published about this great reformer. The speaker was introduced by Dr. Lyons, who seemed at his best, and made a very happy introduction. After a few introductory remarks, the lecturer began a description of the slums in the city of New York. Both the stereopticon views and the word pictures of Mr. Riis impressed those present with the squalor, poverty, vice and crime usually found in the tene ment house districts of great eities. The views were real pictures from the slum districts o New - York as they existed not many years ago. He divided the landlords into two classes; those who make twenty or thirty per cent on their money and lose their souls, and those who are satisfied with four or five per cent, and save their souls. The former have been compelled to remove the crowded and un sanitary tenement house and the lat ter have erected the modern flat in its stead. Some' of the awful dens of vice and poverty have been torn down and on their sites are parks and playgrounds for the residents of the flats. The transforming hand of Christian charity has wrought wonders in the chief metropolis of this great nation. The audience gave a willing ear to every thing the speaker said, and all will wish him God speed in his labor of love for the poor and unfortunate. c. G.yi b. MEETING TODAY FARMERS NORTH OF RICHMOND HAVE A MEETING AT THE COURT HOUSE WITH TRACTION OFFICIALS In Order to Interest Them in Extending Through Whitewater, Hollandsburg, Etc Several prominent farmers of Whitewater, Middleboro, Bethel, Hollandsburg,, and other small towns, met in the county superintendent's office at the court house today to enlist the interest of the officials of the Columbus, Greensburg and Richmond Traction company in building the road north through their farms. The gentlemen present were most entlnisiastically in favor of the road and will lend every effort to secure it. The officials of the traction company came over from Indianapolis this afternoon and met with these gentlemen. Mr. C. M. Wilson, the general manager, explained all about the road to the gentlemen . present, and the meeting was most harmonius.

CDTTING EXPENSES

ALONG THE LIE PERU SHOPS PUT ON A $2,500 1 LIMIT BY THE SUPERIs INTENDENT.' THE ORDER OF JAN. 13 Promulgated by W. I. Allen A Great ' Many lien Let Out and Now Idle. The C, C. & L. shops are no longer in this city, and W. I. Allen has his office in Cincinnati. The following dispatch from Peru is self-explana tory : Peru, Ind., Jan. IS. The Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville Railroad company, owing to slack business and long continued winter weather, is cut ting down expenses everywhere along the line- January 13 there was re ceived here an order from the office of General Manager W. I. Allen, at Cincinnati, to the effect that the expenses at the Peru shops must be reduced to the amount of$2,500 a month. This was done Sunday night when 50 men of the mechanical department were discharged for an indefinite period. Orders were also received at Richmond to reduce expenses and quite a number of men who had their household goods loaded preparatory to moving to Peru were notified that their services here were not needed. A number of the employes here just moved from Richmond and now most of them are out of work. Work on the new shops has also been suspended, and the plans show that they are but half completed. The cold weather has stopped ballasting on the north end and not until this is done will the company attempt to enter its terminals. Business on this road is not good enough to keep the company's splendid power all in use, but at the same time the company refuses to loan its engines. At this point there are ten 100-ton engines which are not in use, and twelve more recently purchased are on the road to the Peru shops. The Pennsylvania, Wabash and Lake Shore roads, it is understood, have been re fused the use of these engines, not withstanding that they are idle and would each bring $25 a day if they were loaned. ai mama, TREAT PROMISED IN THE LECTURE OF EDWARD HOWARD GRIGGS, OF MONTCLAIR, N. J. SCHOOL MANAGEMENT Embodying Certain Phases of That Important Work Forcible and Eloquent. Mr. Edward Howard Griggs, who gave a course of lectures before the county institute three years ago will visit Richmond schools tomorrow, and will address a meeting of parents and teachers at 3 p. m. at high school hall. Many of our citizens will remember with pleasure his course of lectures delivered in this citv. Mr. Griggs is one of the most popular magazine writers of this country on subjects related to child life. His lectures in Boston, Providence, Brooklyn and Philadelphia have attracted large and enthusiastic audiences. He is always forcible, eloquent and convincing. All parents and all those interested in educational work are cordially invited

to attend his meeting tomorrow afternoon.

COLD EAST. (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 19. It was intensely cold last night, causing much distress among the poor. The thermometer fell to below'zero. It was very cold throughout the state. SOLD RESTAURANT. Mr. Harry Miller, who has been the proprietor of a resturant in Cambridge City for the past eleven years, and most successful, too, has sold his business to Lem Beeson, who will continue it at the same place. Both gentlemen are well known and Mr. Miller retires with the well wishes of hosts of friends. Col. William Holloway, who is vis iting his sister-in-law, Mrs. O. P. Mor ton, and Mrs. Gill and friends, will leave Thursday for Chicago to visit his son, Mr. Edward Holloway, and family, for a short time before leaving for his post as consul general of the United States at Halifax, N. S. Indianapolis Journal. HOME OF THE FHMDLESS LIST OF OFFICERS FOR GOV ERNMENT OF INSTITUTION THE COMING YEAR One of Richmond's best HomesGood Work Done in All Lines. The Home of the Friendless is one of the institutions that wTe all feel proud of. It has done much good in the past, is doing good now, and will continue to do good in the future. Some of our best people are inter ested in the home and lend their time and attention to the worthy cause. The following is a list of trustees for 1904: . "4HSI Three year terms Rev. C. Huber, Wm. J. Hiatt, Henry Siekman. Two year terms Rev. Allen Jay, Geo. H. Knollenberg, Reuben Myrick. One year term Rev. S. R. Lyons, John M. Coate, Walter J. Doan. President Rev. Huber. Secretary Reuben Myrick. Treasurer Geo. H. Knollenberg. Board of lady managers for 1904: Mrs. Elizabeth Candler. Mrs. Leni Ewing, Mrs. Rev. C. Huber, Mrs. Elizabeth Hill, Mrs. A. S. Myrick, Mrs. Mary L. Parker, Mrs. Angie M. Taylor, Mrs. Fannie Wilson, Mrs, Jennie Gause, Mrs. Eliza Bell, Mrs. Anna Heitbrink, Mrs. Lizzie Mansfield, Mrs. Marcia Sedgwick, Mrs. Adella Walters, Mrs. Eliza Wilson. Officers of Board of Lady Managers for 1904: President Mrs. Leni Ewing. First vice-President Mrs. A. S. Myrick. Second vice-President Mrs. Marcia Sedgwick. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Eliza Wilson. Treasurer Mrs. Elizabeth Bell. Recording secretary Mrs. Angie M. Taylor. REV. NAFTZGER RECOVERING. Rev. L. J. Naftzger, former pastor of Grace M. E. church, this city, who was operated on in an Indianapolis hospital, recently, is said to be recovering nicely. POLITICAL. Union Banner Hunt was in Indianapolis, yesterday, and, in the course of a conversation, emphatically announced that he would not be a candidate for governor. APPOINTMENTS. Washington, Jan. 19. The President sent to the senate today the nomination of Fleming D. Chashire, of New. York, to be consul general at Makden, China; James W. Davidson, of Minnesota, consul at Antung, China; Edwin V. Morgan, of New York, consul at Dalna, China.

I THE REALS OF JUSTICE

WHAT HAS ' TRANSPIRED AT THE COURT HOUSE SINCE YESTERDAY. SETTLEMENTS OF ESTATES C. W. Ferguson Makes Sale in the Valentine Estate Suit For Divorce. The final settlement and' resigna tion of James C. Millikan, trustee, under the wrill of Susan Brumback, was filed. In the case of Wm. II. Valentrne vs. Edward J. Valentine, Clement W. Ferguson reports sale to Martha E. Dougan, for $4,600. Shiveley & Shiveley have filed the suit of Skiles W. Bricker vs. Mary Brieker, for divorce. Cora H. Morris, executrix of the last will and testament of Dayton L. Heritage vs. David K. Ocker et al. The suit is on note and to foreclose mortgage. Demand, $700. Final settlement was made in the estate of John H. Way. C. W. Ferguson filed bill of sale in estate of Lueinda Plummer, with will annexed. $2,000. ASIA ETA FAY SHED Alleged to Have Made Dam dging Statements While In a Trance. Cleveland, O., Jan. 19. Mind reading not only attracts attention and excites wonder, but it sometimes draws damage suits, as was demonstrated yesterday when Anna Eva Fay was sued for $10,000 for a remark she is charged with having made upon the stage of the Grays armory a few nights ago. While in an. alleged trance she is charged with having said things that were not to the liking of Miss Sadie Hainey, who was until recently a clerk in a down-town store. At the performance in question, according to the story told by Miss Hainey in a petition for damages filed in common pleas court last evening, a certain Avoman attended the perforamnce of Miss Fay and asked what had become of a certain pocket-book containing money she had lost some time before. Miss Hainey claims that Miss Fay, while in one of her so-called trances, attempted to answer the question, which had been written upon a small slip of paper. "If you call upon Miss Sadie Hainey, a red-haired clerk, No. 21," Miss Hainey claims Miss Fay said, naming the store, "you will learn something concerning the missing pocket-book. " ICHAELlMREN Who Assaulted Him Remains A Mystery. Michael Warren, the aged flagman who was brutally assaulted last week by an unknown person, is still confined to his home in west Richmond. Mr. Warren is getting on as well as could be expected but it will be some time yet before he will be able to be out and at least a month ere he can again resume his duties as flagman. The shock .was all the greater on account of Mr. Warren's age and general ill health. Strange to say, the police have absolutely no clue, save that the man was dark and about middle height, Mr. Warren knows nothing about the personal appearance of his assailant. The police have several men under surveillance but none seem to be the right ones. The officers are working hard on the case and hope before long to ferret put the offender and bring him to justice.