The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-12
TIE NEW STREET.CAR SYSTEM.
Improvements Already Made and Others Pro-
jected by the Citizens Company.

Although to outside appearances the street
railway question has been settled satisfactorily
to the citizens of Indianapolis, with the excep-
ton Of some complaint in certain localities
where no lines exist there is still some evidence
Of contention among the supporters Of the Dud-
ley company. The Citizens company. however.
shows tendency to disregard any such med
ding, and its officers say that it is their intens
ton to proceed with their improvements and ex-
tensions until the people will have system OF
car transportation equal to that of any
other city where horse-cars are exclusively
run. There has already been marked
improvement over the system the people were
compelled to endure fo- long series of years.
The open cars used so extensively in the East,
were merely an experiment here, but they have
given such universal satisfaction that they will
in time be used exclusively in the spring and
summer months. Not only has Improvement
been shown in the open cars alone, but an en-
tirely new style of Enclosed car will be adopted
for winter travel. Twelve have already been
ordered, and they are expected to be here for
trial by Oct g. These cars are of the latest ap-
than those now in use, with plat
form in the rear. All of the modern
conveniences will be attached, and it IS thought
that they will meet with as much satisfaction
for winter weather as have the open cars during
the heated term.
In the way Of new track the Citizens COM
pany is pushing ahead rs rapidly as it can
Some weeks ago it was unable 10 secure ma
terial in sufficient quantities TO meet the de-
mands CT the work. This delayed the company to
. great extent. but now the is reversed.
The material is plenty but hands are few. 1--WE
could employ extra hands to-day IL we could get
them" said VIM. T. Steele of the
Citizens company, Yesterday When
people we were embarrassed for the want OF
rails That was the reason We quit work on cef-
tain lines when We did But we shaltgo right
ahead now, and we don't intend 10 stop until We
have given to Indianapolis street railway sy 81
tenn second to none in the country ar
What extensions are you anticipating build-
ingg he was asked. "a
I'VE are improving the North Alabana-streer
line, laying double track from North Pennsyl.
vania street east on Seventh and north TO the
people ask me if thas wasnt only
to be used during State Fair week. 4
want 10 understood that we will run cars every
ten minutes right TO the door OF the Exposition
building. Nor is this ons-day affair. feIt will
be done every day in the year. Our new steel
track Is OF the latest patent, and the best We
can purchase. This are laying in several
directions. We began a track to Crown Hill
some time ago, but for want OF men We had TO
take the Crown Hill force away and put them
60 work on the Seventh street line, because we
wanted that finished for the State fair. But we
will begin work again, and by week from next
Sunday We will have cars running to Crown
Hill. By that time We shall have completed the
Prospect-stree line. which is TO run 10 Reid
street. By next Friday We will have cars rum
ming tho Central avenue line to Tenth
street"
will there be any further extensions befors
fall7-
1--WE contemplate several more in addition 70
those now begun. We shall extend the. Peru
street limo northeast, running within few
blocks OF the Atlas works. The East Michigan
street line will be run TO the Arsenal grounds
Just what other track will be lid is hard 10 tell
90 far ahead. bot we do not aim 10 stop for a
long time vet. 81
"You Will begin to need moro stable room
soon1" ~
Yes, We are crowded for stable room now.
We are going to build new car house west of
the river on Washington street that will hold a
hundred cars Besides this, we will need one or
two new stables before winter sets in, but just
where they will be located isn't determined yet.
We have only one object. and that is 10 work
for the interests OF the citizens. We have made
promises. and We will keep them, II our patrons
will only show A little patieuce