Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 43, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 18 April 1896 — Page 1

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VOL. 26—NO. 43.

ON THE QUI VIVfi.

It is astonishing how wry few persons understand why we do *St elect a majw, treasurer and clerk tMs spring. Many times tit question has been asked, wtoy isn't there more excitement about th* "selection rf candidates 'for the other «uty offices. The people at quick to forgiftnew laws that change city affairs, and »4t) not remoniber that the legislature of W©3 enacted law changing the terms of all electee city officers-to four years (instead 4f two, extending the terms of those whose te rafts expired in May and Septeiniber, 1893, to "September, 1WW, their successors to be elected in May «ffthe latter year. This changed the city elections from the odd years to even years. According *t» the provisions of this law Mayor Ross and City Clerk Goodwin were re-elected iin 1894, and Treasurer Baitih was chosen, he terms of each being for four years, expiring in September, 1898. City Clerk

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laest of the term extension act, and as a rejsult of it he gets seven years in the clerk's office with but two elections. He was

Elected first -in 1891, and his term extended xin February, 1898, a few months before the ^election wodftl have taken place under the old law, was re-elected in '1894, and holds Ptmtil September, 1898. Mayor Ross gets six years in the office, with but two elections to bfocredit. He was elected in 1892, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge AWen, and was re-elected in 1894.

Wes Hauck was treasurer at the time the extension act took effect, and got another year in the treasurer's office, giving him five years on two elections.

The most significant thing connected with the primaries this week was the defeat of the two members of the present council who were active candidates for reelection, and who were identified with the Bosler controversy as partisans of the present city engineer. These were Messrs. Urban nnri Lewis, one a Democrat and the other a Republican. All the time the Republicans who have advocated the cause Of the engineer have claimed that the faults found j«viili Hosier were trumped up and magnified by politicians who were sore be cause they could not control him that he was a thoroughly competent but greatly maligned young man, who would be justified in time in all his acts, and that, above all, no petty politicians could "show" mmbersof this council anything. Mr. Lewis has lH*?n thoroughly conscientious 1tt his work, and believes that he has been doing what is right,. The trouble is that

self-assertive man has been putting the Bosler matter in the wrong light to him, and now he has discovered that, it is the people and not the politicians who are finding fault- with the manner in which the •controlling part af the Republican council haw teen acting in the trouble in the engineer's office. Mr. Urbau's defeat perhaps is not attributable to the Bosler trouble. but I have no doubt that it had something to do with it. Mr. Walsh, who is .also a Bosler man, was not a candidate {for reflection in the Sixth ward, and was montiuated without .his knowledge, and (therefore the city engineer's trouble had mottling to do with-it.

Three tickets for councilmanic honors were placed in the field this week, by the Pemoorats, Populists and Republicans, and ilocal politics may be expected to be pretty warm from this time until May 5th. Good tickets have been nominated by all the parties, there will be some Strang fights made iu several of the wards, anc^seme surprises may be expected. In the first ward the Republicans nominated W. O. Gunokel, who made the race two years ago, and as his showing was good then in the face of great odds he is likely to do belter this time. Theanti-Urbanites got in their work on Mr. Urban, whose alked-of race for the mayoralty two years jf" now has aot been improved by this 'v Dean McLaughlin, a very popular njt- of the ward defeats Mr. Urban, ta'opulists nominated John N. tljwbo has heretofore been a Demouhd who is an unusually popular iK -rf If he consents to make the race he ly to cut into the Democratic vote ie west side of the ward, where he has lived for many years. Iu the Second ward the Republicans nominated William

Vaughan, who is an employe of the nail works, and who has lived in the .ward all his life. The colored candidate did not receive the vote that was expected, tut it is yet to be learned whether his defeat will affect tiie big vote of his people In the lower part of the ward. The Democrats put up Philip Weldele, a well-known cigar maker, whose brother. W. O., was a member of the council for two years from the old Fourth ward. The Populist candidate is ,1. J. Meyer. In the Third ward Joseph Roach, who has served creditably in tie council, was renominated without opposition by the Democrats, while the Republican candidate is Wn». H. McKamey, the elevator man at the court house, who is not a newcomer in the city, as was stated in the city papers, but has lived here for fourteen yenrs. Is an old railroader, and is well liked. The Populists nominated Wm. Agar. In the Fourth ward Lc* Goodman was nominated by the Republicans by acclamation, his popularity making him a strong candidate in this ward. The Populist* wanted Martin Hollinger to run, but he declined, and the position has not been filled. Dr. Swafford was nominated by the Democrat*, also by acclamation, MM! it Is looked upon as A very strong nomination. Dr. Swafford has served In the council before, but when he was nominated against A. J. Crawford four yean mto, to the present Fourth

ward, he was defeated by twenty votes, in the Fifth ward Frank Wey was named tor another race, by acclamation. He was called in the convention ""the little chief of the Strawberry Hill reservation," a new name on him, but he accepted it without reserve, and said he was glad to make the race under that appeyation. Bert Hebb was named by the Republicans, and is looked upon as stronger than fcis party. J. B. Denny was named as the Populist vididate. In the Sixth ward Patrick B.

Vjsh was renominated by acclamation, a\ ugh he has stated positively that he yrt 1 not make another race. Joseph H. Pr, the well-known butcher on north Fotf* street, and a hustler, was named by thOtepubWcans, and the Sixth ward is likely to see a-hot race between these wellknown men. C. N. Demurest is the Populist candidate. In the Seventh ward Jehu Lewis was defeated for a renomination by Lawrence Burget, an old resident of the ward, and a very popular man. Daniel Reagan was nominated by the Democrats, ind in a close ward he would undoubtedly make a -strong race, but is not thougttt to have many chances in this stronghold of Republicanism. James Cronin was named by ttie Populists of this ward. In the Eighth ward the Republicans had a great contest, W. E. Young being named on the fifth ballot. He is master stair builder at the Clift & Williams Co., and has been employed there for many years. Josejph Kunz, formerly a well-known Democrat, was placed on the ticket by the Populists, while the Democrats nominated a very popular fellow, and one who has had councilmanic experience, Henry C. Steeg. In the Ninth ward Nelson HoHis was renominated by acclamation without opposition, and his ^ood record in the council Is likely to assist him materially In the race in this strong Democratic ward. The Democrats made a strong nomination in the person of Frank Fischer, an employe of the Vandalia shops for. many years, and a native of the ward. The Populist candidate is R. W- Floyd. In the Tenth ward there was an animated contest in the Republican primary, over four hundred votes being oast, John Kenley receiving a majority over the three other candidates. The Democrats nominated Wm. Armstrong, who was formerly a member of the fire department, and an old resident of the ward. The Populist candidate is Thos. J. Keylon. The certificates of nominations will be filed with tfte city clerk to-day, and the preliminaries incident to an election will have beeu completed. The candidates have already begun "hustling," and will not permit the grass to grow under their feet for the next two weeks. Just what the harvest will be no one can tell. Ordinarily, if party lines were drawn, the Republicans should carry six wards, because that number are surely Republican, but whether they will increase or diminish this number is beyond the ken of any person.

The Prohibitionists "got in the push" themselves last night, and placed a full ticket in tihe field. Their nominees for council are as follows: First ward, L. Fidlw Second ward, R. S. Kellum Third ward, R. S. Summers Fourth ward, Rev. W. H. Hickman Fifth ward, J. W. Dunn Sixth ward, L. Taylor Seventh ward, W. H. Bannlst% Eighth ward, G. H. Mills Ninth ward, Wm. Kidd Tenth ward, H. J. Mater. With four tickets to select from the average voter ought to be able to fi,nd a man to suit his fancy. Qui VIVE.

Busy .Burglars Burgling.

W. L. Kidder and wife of south Sixth street, an? willing to make affidavits, singly or jointly, that the muzzle of a revolver presented to your face, after a rude awakening from a sound sleep is not calculated to inspire warlike .feelings on the part of the awakened. This,is what they experienced yesterday morning about three o'clock at the hands of three burglars who were ransackiug their house. They very sensibly concluded that, discretion was the better part of valor, kept very quiet in the face of threatened death, and the intruders got away with Mr. Kidder's gold watch, and thirty dollars in money. The police have been working on the case, but thus far have secured no positive evidence as to the identity of the burglars, although they have arrested oue Wm. Boyd, who Is said to be an adept In the burglary business.

There seems to be an organised effort In the burglary line. Two more burglaries were reported to the police tWs morning. The house of Philip Weldele, ,the Democratic candidate for council In Ahe Second ward, at 1(508 Ohio street, was entered, and his campaigu fund was reduced MS, the intruders taking that amount from him, In addition to his gold watch. The burglars seem to have been devoting their attention to the eastern part of the «Uy. for the house of Joseph Rupple, 1638 Seabury avenue, was also entered, and his gold watch and 931.40 in money secured. The police are making every effort to run down the men who have been committing these burglaries, and this morning had a gang of suspects arrayed in police headquarters undergoing examination. It hasn't been suggested until now that these recent artistic efforts were perhaps made by our old fr*%ud, Bill Hicks, who may have return* 1 to his old stamping ground, and once his foot Is on his native heath he falls back into his old habits. The burghave been giving Terre Haute the feu iy for some time past and from the present ladicat ns are going to levy tribute to make up for their long absence.

Anthony Hope Hawkins, who eliminated his last name when he took to literature, wilt visit this country next winter.

TERRE HAUTE, IND., SATURDAY ^VEXI^G, APRIL 18, 189G.

NEWS OF THE CITY,

The Republicans will elect delegates to the state convention of May Tfcb at the usual places next Wednesday night.

The newly elected Democratic city committee met last evening and elected Donn M. Roberts chairman and Tho| Dailey secretary.

Professor Wisely, of the Normal faculty, has just issued from the press of Moore & .nngan two new school books. One is "A New Grammar" and the other "Studies in the Science of English Grammar."

The Christian Endeavor society of the First Congregatianai church has elected the following officers: President, Fred Paige vice president, Alice Burnett secretary, Alice Cowgill treasurer, Frank A. Kelley.

The Terse Haute Manufacturing company, makers of the "Damascus" wheel, will open a salesroom in the room formerly occupied by Berkowitz in the Bindley block. Ernest Metzger will be in charge.

Judge Moffatt, in the Sullivan Circuit court yesterday decided the case of Dr. Weinstein against the city, in the latter's favor. This is the second time the case has been tried, the jury disagreeing in the firsttrial.,

Lawyer Sims, of Covington, who appeared for the state in the Kellar trial is talked of'for the Democratic nomination for congress hv the Ninth district in which Mr. Chatfles Landis was nominated by the Republicans. J-*

H. S. Richardson leaves on Monday for the east to arrange for the manufacture on royalty of a new invention of his that is likely to meet with much favor. It is dust closet that will be highly appreciated by every' housekeeper, "Jim Red" Kennedy "was given a term of five years. in the penitentiary this week, On aiormer trial the jury returned a verdict of ten years and he obtained anew trial. He is the fellow who lured little girls .to-his .dive in the west end.

Booker T. Washington, the acknowledged leader of the colored people of the country, and president of the Tuscogee Normal and Industrial

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Ala., will lecture at the Opera House April 24th under the auspices of the Indiana state Normal school management. 6. R. Deinard a student at Dickinson college, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, will come to Temple Israel to succeed Rabbi Lyons. Mr. Deinard was born and raised in Jerusalem and came to this country three years ago to take a course in Dickinson college.

Mr. George Knight of the Harrison telephone company says he is meeting with encouragement in his effort to form a company to put in an exchange in this city He and his superintendent of contraction are now in Evansville building a plant for an exchange with 1,200 telephones.

The ice companies have got together and increased the price of ice over what was paid lastrsummer. The increase is largest on saloonkeepers and butchers who use large quantities. Last year they paid 14 cents a hundred, but this year they will pay 25 cents. For domestic use the price will be 40 cents a hundred.

The following new directors for the Union Heme for Invalids have been elected: W. E. McLean, C. W. Hoff, C. M. Thompson, W. H- Hickman, Miss Grace Foote, Miss Louise Sherman, Mrs. E. M. Walmsley and Mrs. Baer. The retiring directors are A. Herz, A. C. Ford, Mrs. R. V. Hunter, G. M. Crane and "Mrs. R. H. Walker.

Burton Stewart, the barber at Third and Ohio streets, is going after glory by way of the newspaper route. He has leased the outfit of the late Afro-American Journal, and will soon begin the issue of a weekly paper to be known as the "Right of Way." It will pay considerable attention to politics, and will be Issued in the interest of the colored people.

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Colonel Thompson, W. R. McKeen and Judge Henry went to Greencastle this noon to attend the Republican county convention. Of course the colonel will be called upon for a speech and it is not improbable that he will speak at some length. #or several weeks he has been getting together some figures and facts bearing on the tariff and its relation to the rvenuee deficiency.

Frank A. Morgan, formerly pastor of the Christian cbnrch, will lecture at that church next Friday evening on the "Evolution of a Lover." Mr. Morgan has presented this lecture in several cities in this state recently, and It has met with a very favorable reception, being spoken of very highly by the press and public. He is very popular here and no doubt will be greeted by a large audience.

On Monday evening. May 95th, Euclid Lodged No. 573, of the Masonic order, will celebrate its tenth anniversary, and the affair will be made a notable one. There will be work In the third degree, followed by a banquet. The work will be done by former masters of the lodge, the position of worshipful master being filled by Julius F. Boedel, first master of the lodge. There will be many visitors from neighboring lodges.

The Terre Haute stockholders in the Mutual Insurance Company of Indianapolis, who opposed the recent reorganisation of that company as a capital stock company, have decided to organise a local company on the mutual plan. They will drop out of the Indianapolis company by default. At a meeting last Sunday Mr. Bfachowski was elected president and Mr. Charles Wlttig secretory of the temporary organisation. A committee on constitu

jQ^sd as follows: A. Herz, ^"William Staatz, Louis Joseph. Fifty-two

well known d'Oitian citizens have subscribed And thi® 'Is no doubt the company will

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been in busing many years and had furnishtid cheap al°* very satisfactory insur-

The Central y^bor Union decided to take action in regshoi, to the subsidy for the £efr^. Haute 4pu Mississippi road but to leave each mettuo to decide for himself on the question wfeii^ is to be voted upon the samejday as tb J° ,®y election. At a meeting PopulisP^ '9/ nominate councilmen Mr. l&ankin m'adJ a speech opposing the subs&y and the "Vigo Counts .Farmer's Mutiial Benefit association resolved that it is Opposed to the subsidy.

Post fir. of the Travelers' Protective Association will send a large delegation to the' state convention at Richmond April 24. The- term of office of President Lem Hopewell and Secretary Walter Duenweg will expire. The question of interchangeable mileage books will be the important matter before the convention^ but it is expected some steps will be taken to make the national convention to be held in this city in June a big success.

Peter Hines has been sent to the penitentiary. Peter was arrested for the burglary of Robbins' shoe store a year ago, but was paroled by Judge Taylor. It was for comment on the fact that a paroled man was causing the police considerable trouble that started the" recent contempt proceeding ^gainst the Express folks. This week Petal1 was arretted for being drunk and fighting, and Judge Taylor imposed eentence of two years on the old charge of burglary. •A$& result of the examination on March 7th the following have been placed on the eligible list for appointment to positions as gftugers or storekeepers: James Meek, city John W. Boyle, Vigo county Morton F. Whelan, city George R. Wil son, city Emory Seldomridge, Sandford Clarence S. Fink, Yountsville Jaines B. Elmon, Alamo Wm. E. Horning, city. Four passed for clerkships in tbe office: Clayton F. Park, city Ben C. Rowe, Greencastle Miss Delia Westbrook, city.

Lucius Lybrand, for several years gen eral manager of the Terre Haute Carriage and Buggy Co., rc.3igned this week, the j^lftgHttion to take,effect the first of May,, Mr. Lybrand is an enterprising, energetic business man, with a capacity for work that is astonishing. He has no definite plans for the immediate future. The Terre Haute Carriage and Buggy Co. is one of the most important of Terre Haute's business enterprises, and will be continued on the same successful policy heretofore in force.

Wm. Schluer returned this morning from Dixon, Ills., where he has been arranging for the manufacture of his tandem bicycle by the bicycle company recently purchased by Terre Haute capitalists. Ho says the plant of the company is immense, and that so many orders are already in for wheels that it is almost impossible to se cure the skilled labor necessary to fill them. He thinks the removal of this plant to Terre Haute will be oue of the biggest things ever undertaken in the way of local manufacturing enterprises.

The Ostrom revival meetings held at the Centenary and First Methodist churches closed last Sunday. No particular effort was made to get new members of the churches during the three weeks but the church people believe that in other respects the revival was one of the most beneficial ever conducted in the city. Mr, Ostrom made a strong impression in the city and his work is said to have had a decidedly good effect on church workers themselves so that In the end the number of accessions to the chureh workers will be large,

The Terre Haute Iteam won the game of basket ball from the Indianapolis team Tuesday night at the old Asbury church a score of three to two and thereby won state championship. Much of the for the victory is given to Physical tor Barnes of the Y. M. C. A. He tra*. the young men. His ability as a physical Instructor has come to be recognized as superior to that of any one in the state. It will be recalled that through his efforts in that respect Terre Haute twice captured the pennant in the state pentathlon contests of the Y. M. C. A.

Congressman Farls Renominated.

Hon. George W. Faris was renominated for congress at the convention at Martinsville last Thursday. There was a large convention, and much enthusiasm mani fested over the success of the Terre Haute man. Mr. Faris was present at the%onvention and made an address that pleased those in attendance, many of whom from tbe new portion of the district had never seen him. He returned home with tbe Terre Haute delegates, will remain here over Sunday and then return to his duties at Washington. He is not "in as good health as when»he left here in December, and show* the results of close application to business. Mrs. Faris and Miss Ruby came home with him, but will not return 'to Washington.

One of the most' curious of tlw vestpocket states in Europe Is Moresnet, which lies near Alx-la-Chapelle and has 2,700 citizens. It is claimed by Prussia and Belgium. bat governed by neither, though together these nations appoint the mayor who rules the little state. Each mac's tans are only 5 shillings a year, his other buidens light and bis self-respect resulting ftom his independence immense.

AMUSEMENTS.,

THE GREATEST OF AI.L. THE RACING FLAV8, 'THE DERBY WINNER." Next Thursday night an important production of "The Derby Winner" the mammoth success of the present season, with its six thoroughbred race horses, realistic and exciting race scene, genuine jockeys, and a company of over 80 people, including 20 great specialty artists will be the attraction at the Opera House. Pertaining to this magnificent production the Kansas City Times has the following: Theplotdepends largely on the scenic arrangements, which are novel and excellent. The first scene shows General Grant's historic log cabin near St. Louis. The next scene in the same act, a reproduction of Cherokee Garden in St. Louis, with the illuminated race track the grand stand illuminated by ablaze of light, and is realistic to a degree*. The stables at the track are shown in tbe second act, with famed old Freeland, La Cigale, Pat King and other race horses feeding contentedly in their stalls. THE I.A8T BIG 80CIETY ATTRACTION THIS

SEASON.

Next Saturday night "Sowing the Wind" the grandest play presented by the most capable company that has ever been seen in Terre Haute will be presented at Naylar's Opera House, and this is the last of the acknowledged great society attraction booked for the present season, the management has decided to make the engagement memorable by presenting every lady with a beautiful floral souvenir, and having the theater profusely decorated with plants and flowers. The prices have been fixed at 25c, 50c, T5c and *1.00, and sale of seats will begin at Buntin's next Monday morning. IN«JKRIMLI. AND THE OHIO IN OK "THE

RIJOIKD KNIMIIT."

Of the hundreds of nominating speeches made every year, very few rise above the grade of mediocrity. Practically the same stilted form of utterance is employed. The one great effort of that character, that will live as long as the politics of this country, is the speech made by Robert G. Ingersoll in placing the name of James G. Blaine before the Republican National convention, at Cincinnati, in '76. He was selected by the .Blaine adherents only the day before the speech was to be made. Ac company Wig Col. Ingersoll to the convention was his/ elder brother Ebon. This brother was fearful that "Bob" would not do himself justice, and was very solicitious that he should devote all his time to the preparation of the speech. As the day wore away and the speech was still in embryo, the brother grew excessively nervous, and finally went to bed in despair, where to his surprise he found the colonel calmly sleeping. He awakened at three o'clock in the morning, quietly arose, and then wrote the speech that caused Blaine to be known ever afterwards as the "Plumed Knight." And then, in the soli tude of that room, with only his brother as his audience, he delivered himself of the speech that stirred every lover of the English tongue throughout the world. The signs of the times point unmistakably to a great popular triumph for Col. Ingersoll on the occasion of his lecture on "The Bible" at Naylor's Opera House, Monday evening, April 27th. The colonel is said to be in fine form, and his voice is as wondrously melodious as when he made the memorable "Plumed Knight" speech in Cincinnati. Sale of seats will begin* Wednesday morning, April 22d,at Buntin's.

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Eliza Barnes died at Evansville, Wednesday morning, aged 78 years. She was'one of the older residents of this city. Her husband, Alphonso Barnes, who was agent of the American Express Co., died in 1865. He came to Indianapolis in 1800 and to this city in 1863. During the past six years Mrs. Barnes had made her home with her younger son, William E. Barnes, of Evansville. Fred Barnes, traveling salesman for Hulman & Co., and Frank H. Barnes, the well known sign painter, are sons, and several daughters reside in New York state. The funeral services were held in Evansville and interment was In this city yesterday at Woodlawn,

Louis D. Lambert, who was well known in this city, died at the residence of his parents in Fayette township last Saturday.

Mrs. Catherine Smith died last Sunday at Oakland, California. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First Baptist church and had many friends here. The children who survive her are John, Fred, and Walter and Mrs. Edwin Smallwood of this city.

Mrs. T. J. Harrington died at her residence 288 north Fourteenth street, last Monday. She leaves seven children. Her husband is a section foreman on the Vandaiia road.

John Hardesty, one of the older citizens, died this week. One daughter, Miss Lizzie Hardesty is a teacher in the public schools and a son, John, lives in Indianapolis.

John Purdon, age 33, died Thursday morning of consumption. A sister, Mrs. Cookerly, died a year ago in Colorado Springs and last June bis brother, Richard, died in tbe same city. The funeral services were held this morning at St. Ann's church.

Tbe Running Meeting.

The Agricultural society is much encouraged with tbe prospects for the running meeting May 18-28. The running meetings so far as held this season have been very successful, and indicate that the general public likes the "bangtails." More horses are entered at tbe various meetings than can be put on the tracks

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for the races in which they are entered. There is no doubt the Terre Haute meeting will have its share of the best of th«m. Some idea of the great number of ruuuers will be obtained from the statement that there were 650 entries for the ten stakes at Memphis, and Louisville, which opens May 6th. has more than one thousand entries in its stake list.

The Terre Haute programme is for six days, with purses amounting to 16.000, five races each day. It has not been finally decided to use the starting machine. A number of machines are in use and it is difficult to determine which is the best. The advertising matter for the meeting is being sent out! and that there will be great crowds here there is nodoubt.

THE PEOPLE'S MONEY.

What it Has Been Spent for during tlie Past Year, Us Shown by the Treasurer's Report—Sources of Revenue.

In accordance with the requirements of the state law City Treasurer Balch. on Tuesday last, filed with the city clerk a report of the receipts and expenditures of the city for the year ending with the close of business, April 13th. It is an interesting report as showing the various sources of the city's revenue, and the manner in which the people's money has been spent.

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Ciisti on hand, April 18.1MB $72,544.32 Licenses—peddlers, saloons,etc. ... 37.tlrt2.50 Street iind alloy benefits 1.XW.33 Miscellaneous 2.H08.9B Markets

Salaries $1S. W2.30 Fire Dept. salaries and supplies.... 43,710.11 Police Dopt. salaries and supnliM ., H0.441.4fr Street repairs «. 3S.0iW.:Jl Markets Board of health 4.144. .ifl Gas 7«..80 Printing and stationery S71.4S Water Dead animals 410.65 Garbage fi.tt7.1."» Street openings 3.204.27 Taxes refunded IS-l-w Loans refunded 85,000.00 Interest, on floating debt 1.SK11.78.: Electric light,.... 23.S87.80

Hospital '-M?, Specific

Bad Base Ball Prospects.

The base ball season in Terre Haute is not beginning under favorable conditions and unless there is improvement in the quality of the sport and a big increase in the attendance we are likely to be without a professional team. Manager Shugart is discouraged and the fans are disgusted. The Chicago league team's presence drew less than four hundred persons and 150 and 300 have been comparatively large crowds. The cause of this lack of attendance is due to tbe fact that we had league ball of a high order last season and the fans cannot enjoy such games as we had before that experience. They prefer to go hungry rather than eat leavings after having sat at the first table. Manager Shugart will makean effort to improve his team and try a few weeks longer to succeed in maintaining a ball club in the city. Mr. Shugart has received letters from Port Huron and Lansing, Mich., asking if he wanted to transfer the club.

The Chicago club won by a score of 11 to 0 and ft could have been worse. Fort Wayne was here Thursday and yesterday Mid one streetcar took away alfohe people.

Sunday base ball would not be permitted in Indianapolis this season. At first the mayor and sheriff yielded to the strong demand for Sunday games but the ministers and a civic federation put on tbe pressure with the result that both officials have promised, t$ prevent the violation of the law.

The game to-morrow will be a good one and especially attractive to the ms because Amos Kusie will l?e in the xfor the visitors. He has not yet settled his difference* with tbe New York club and will play with the Outing* to-morrow for the practice.

Marriage Licenses,

jobti if. Stetson and Carrie Fuqua, Isaac M. Collins and Ida J. Norton, fclieridan Cooper and Mary Bell. John Warner and Hanna E. Kodgers. HMer Little and Fannie M. Staiiings. Albert C. Bosworthand Lorinna GurptiiL George O. Hiil and Sophia Diets.

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Fines and costs 54.00 Laud redemption 191.06Police fees 5K5.(Vt Taxes Si4.0S4.lH 1885 funding bonds and premium— 1S7.310.11 Advertising foes 30.65 Transfers from special funds 15.140.07

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DISBURSEMENTS.

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Advertising Land redemption IWi.nft -j Street grading tlV'« S!'S5 Interest on general fund bonds ^2.005.00 Remittances, errors In assessments. MJ8.37 Taxes distributed to special funds.. 54.333.36 Transfers to special funds y.400.15 High school bonds redeemed 30.789.37 Balance on hand April 13,1806 106.7M.7fl

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OTHKit FUND BALANCES.

Cemetery fund 1,713.16 Sewer jund 7.P38.27 Park fund U.448.10 Street intersection fund 22.501.50 Street improvement fund 11.76H.86 City funding bonds. 1WW. slnk'g fund 5.:J51.02 City funding bonds. 1806. in. fund.... 1.568.H0 Street and alley repair fund 14.96,

BON DEI) DEBT.

City fund'g bonds. 1800. at4H perct. .1196.000.00 General fund bonds at 5 percent— 40.000.00. Sewer fund bonds at 5 per cent 35,000.00, Oity fund'g bonds, 1895, at 4 per cent 123,000.0(r ${94,000.00.

STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS.

1802 118.000.00 1893 30.156.22 1894 77.786.00? 1895 21,914.10

1121.606.32

Mayor Ross and Deputy City Clerk Hamilton, who is in charge of the clerk's office, have also filed reports for the past year, and an effort will be made to have the several reports printed in pamphlet form as an interesting advertisement of the admirable management of the city's affairs, and was done under former administrations.