The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-30


complished fact
The new market house is now we'll under way
Every important contract for its erection has
been made, except that for the steam-heating
and plumbing. The contracts so far are consd
erably within the architects estimates. The
building, when completed, will not only be q
solid and substantial one, but it will also be an
ornament to our city. The job is an honest
one, and / am fully persuaded that the
cost of the building when COMPLETED
will be thousands of dollars less than the same
structure could have been erected for in many
other cities. The most perfect harmony has ex-
listed between the several members Of the build
ing committee, and between them and the
architect, while the Council and Board Of Alder
men have generously sustained the committee in
all OF its recommendations.
Some of the other improvements which have
been made since we have been together are the
Massachusetts, avenue and Geisendorff street
sewers, and the completion of the sewer along
Washington street, ALSO the East-street, Eddy
street, and Sixth street bridges, the Prospect
street engine house, and the work on the State
ditch merely mention these as some of the
more important improvements which have been
made, so that. without going into detail, it will
be seen that more and greater Improvements
have been made within the last two years than
have been made for any like period for many
years past.
wish, also. in this connection. to return my
thanks to the various officers of the city govern
ment with whom I have been daily associated
for their many courtesies and kindnesses since
have been mayor. The relations between them
and myself have been Of the most pleasant and
cordial character AS you all know, there have
also been differences between some of the coun-
cilmen and myself. These differences were
somewhat sharp; but wish to say this that
leave the office without bearing any personal ILL
will toward anyone
Since have been MAYOR I have tried to do
the duty of the day in the day, bringing to its
discharge the best consideration of which was
capable. with all the light l could bring to bear
upon It, In no act of mine have 1 considered
Advancement but in all things have tried to do
that which was for the best interests of the city
and for the best interests of good government.
In the course of his term the mayor of this city
IS called upon to exercise his judgment in thou
sands of matters in the mayors court and in the
performance of his other duties, and it would be
presumptuous indeed for me to claim that have
not committed errors of judgment; but do claim
that have committed no errors Of intention.
II would be manifestly improper for me to
embarrass the incoming administration with any
suggestions or recommendations l WILL there
fore, say. In conclusion. to those of you who
will still remain connected with the city govern
ment that wish you prosperity, both personal
~ and officially, and hope that this beautiful
city which you represent may also be blessed
with an abundant prosperity.
A box of cigars, the honors being done by his
Honor, was then passed around, and through q
thick cloud of smoke the form of the member
from the Second ward Councilman Spahr, was
seen. He said: II want to say here tina
while there have been some very sharp differences,
l believe that it had never been intended the
interests Of the city should suffer, nor have they
suffered by reason of any personal wranglings.
believe this Council has done more looking to
the inter est of Indianapolis than has been done
in any period of ten years of the city's history.
In this view, and believing it fully carried out
by the facts, do not, along with my fellow
councilmen here like to 60 out of Office de-
nounced as scoundrel, as a black mailer, as
man who has taken brides, who has wronged
the city and brought disgrace upon her.
| do not know why the Indianapolis
Times has made this infamous attack upon US
in this mornings issue; why it has charged US
with corruption. 1 think that paper has done
something it will be sorry for in the future.
The article was outrageous-it was infamous;
and one no man with particle Of honor in him
would write. Such man is liar and scoun-
drel. We ought in some way to be able to pro-
tect ourselves from such villainous attack.
[Great applause.l offer the following resolu-
ton"
The clerk read:
Resolved, That vote of censure be passed upon
the Indianapolis Times for its untruthful and
canedfor editorial in this mornings issue.
The resolution passed unanimously and the
Council adjourned.