The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17

ana others who were chiefly Interested in that
class of advertising As to the delinquents list, if
given to the Journal or any other of the larger
papers it would be published in the weekly, and
few persons hereabout saw the weeklies of
these large papers.
The proprietor of the Gazette put in proof
that he printed 2200 copies weekly and that it
| was paper of general circulation.
Mr.. Thalman in favor of putting the ad-
vertsing in the paper where most persons
would see it, to refer it back and give it to the
paper having the largest bona fde cir
culation He was opposed to advertising
circulation inside the city. He moved that the
matter be referred back, with instructions to as
certain the circulation of each newspaper that
has made a bid, and let the printing to the paper
having the largest circulation.
Mr. Bowling calling out that Mr.. ThalmaG had
better give it to the Journal and moved to lay il
upon the table. The motion failed
The yeas and nays were then called on Mr..
Mr.. Thalman's motion to refer Yeas-Cowie,
Gallahue, McClelland, Newcomb, Pearson, Rey
nolds, Smither, Spahr, Thalman, Trusler,
Wharton-11. Nays-Beniamin, Coy, Curry,
Bowling, Doyle, Edenharter, Haugh, Mack,
Reinecke, Sheppard, Wolf-10 Tine matter was
therefore referred back to the committee.
The committee on public property reported in
favor of allowing Gilmore & Dickson permission
to use one of the parks for driving and hiring
donkey and dog carts therein, provided they pay
the salary of the policeman in charge of tho park
The committee on railroads recommended that
the l.. b. & w. and c., c., c. & |. railways be
directed to place fiagman at their crossings on
Michigan street Immediately. Concurred in.
The petition Of Bishop Chatard and others for
the vacation Of the first alley south of North
street, between Noble and Cincinnati Streets
was referred to the city commissioners.
NEW ORDINANCES.
The following We're introduced
An ordinance requiring the c.. l., st. L. & C.
Railway Company to station a fagman at the
crossing Of its tracks with Maryland street; to
grade and pave with brick the sidewalks of &C.
oar street, from Virginia avenue to Dillon street;
to grade and gravel Beecher street and side
walks, from Shelby street to the first street east
of Shelby street, to grade and pave with brick
the east sidewalk of Douglas street, from New
York street to Michigan street, where not al
ready done; to pave with brick the south side
walk Of Michigan street, from California street
to Blake street. where not already done; to
pave with brick the south sidewalk of Vermont
street, from Blackford to the first alley west
OF Bright street. where not already done.
Mr.. Cowie presented d resolution that work
on the sewer heretofore ordered to be con
structed on Bright street. by contractor Bruner,
be begun, and the sewer be constructed as
speedily as possible. The vote was q tie-nine
to nine. The mayor then voted in the negative,
Mr.. Bowling taking exception thereto, and
putting his objection in writing
The motion that the Indianapolis Rolling mill
Company be directed to tear out the brick arch
over POgues rum between Merrill and Catherine
streets, within ten days, was adopted.
The Water-works Company was, by resolution,
directed to lay water mains from Washington
street, on Pine, to North street
The Council reconsidered its action vacating
the eastern termination of Vine street.
The proposition of VIM. P. Gallup, admins
TRAITOR of the estate of Gibson g. Co., to pay $50
in full payment and satisfaction of any supposed
claim the city holds against the estate, was &C.
cepted.
The Council then adjourned.