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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-18
ILLINOIS.

The Great American Circus Hasn't Paid
Salaries for Two Weeks.
erecial 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
DANvILLE, Juno 1.-THE management Of
the Great American Circus is over two
weeks behind on salaries This afternoon
several OF the performers had the main
tent and other property seized by Constable
KINNEY
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Field Day at Spiceiand.

day at the Spiceland Academy. Follow
ing are the winners of the different events;
Standing broad jump, Walter Thomas running
broad Jump, Hubert Brown; wrestling
John Hansard: ladies' walking race, Ger
tie Porch; Ginning the bar, Jesse =. Baily;
ladies' running race, Gertie Kirk: polo vault,
Ofville White; hop. step and jump running.
Perry Vickers quarter race. Carl Zeigler
hop, step and jump (standinGl. Walter Thomas;
bicycle race, Perry Vickers: high kick.
John Young. three-icgged race, Thomas and
Greenstreet; high jump. Waiter Thomas
putting shot, John Greenstree;: hopping race,
John Hansard: throwing ba ball. Oliver Payne;
one hundred yard dash. john Hansard;
throwing baseball tgirlsj. Gertie Kirk: egg race
orville White; baseball, Spiceland %. Carthage
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very insignificant, but where they are
placed shallow the drains can be closer to-
gether. The minimum depth should be
two feet. But 1t must be remembered that
the liberation is less. and the consequent
loss of manure or fertilizing material is
greater.
The distance apart that the drains should
be laid depends upon the character of the
soil; for horticultural purposes they should
be twenty-five feet, and in loamy soil they
may be four or Ave rods
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Minor Notes.

There will be competitive drills AID
horse-racing at Franklin July T.
Eli Roby, who stole Mrs. n. I. DePauw's
diamonds. got three years sentence.
The Lafayette Gun Club will put up a
$500 badge TO be shot for in the State
tournament July6 Q.
Mrs. Charles Neal, at Lafayette, was
killed by lightning while wheeling her
baby across cOmmons The infant was
not hurt.
The barn of Hans Freed. near Valparai-
so. was struck by lightning Thursday
night and destroy ed, together with Its con-
tents. including three horses. Loss, 81. 200.
The Clerks Union at Wabash has insti-
tuted an early-closing movement. aud
merchants have agreed to lock mp at z
o'clock each evening through tho summer.
Lee Lloyd. an ex-saloon-keep of Lapel,
pounded the face of Rev. II. NeaIe. deputy
State organizer of Good Tempiars, during
q dispute over things the minister should
have avoided.
Peter Bill, of Harrison county. caught q
copperhead snake and fastened 1t at the
entrance TO the Antioch Church. 1t fastened
IT'S fangs in a woman's dress and she faint
ed without being bitten.
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Lightning Kills Two Fast Horses.
Z ectal 10 The Indianapnlis Ionrnal

sJeciaI TO the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOM NGToN. June 17.-During q thun-
der-shower, this afternoon. lightning
struck and instantly killed Mayor Fosters
fine brood mare, Carrie Walton, 2;2Ss.. and
j. r. Nelson's PAGER, Pogue Hague. Ed
Hunter. a driver, was severely injured, and
possibly fatally. Carrie Walton was val
ued at go, 600. and muck 5000 had
valued at 81, 900. The horses were In stalls
at the fair grounds. There was fearful
deluge. and for time cyclone was feared.
There was almost panic in Barnums cir
Gus tent, and the crowd was turned in out
the rain.
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Cable Notrs

The Australian Cabinet has resigned.
Mr.. Holder Is forming n new Cabinet.
The Mexican government has decided to
abolish all duties and taxes on corn and
bran.
The Berlin Tageblatt denies the truth of
renewed minors that Emperor William
will attend the Chicago fair.
The KING and Queen Of Italy have
started for Berlin for the purpose of pay.
ing o visit To Emperor William.
The London Globe thinks that the action
Ief Mr.. Chaunesy NJ. Depew in attending
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-18
INDIANAAND ILLINOIS NEWS
Wabash College Trustees Adjourn With
out Selecting New President.
DR.. JeGsrs, Of Oil City, Pa. Favorltly I'm
pressed the Bosrf and May Be Elected at the
Meeting Next Week-Circus Tent Seized.
New President for Wabash College to Be
Named June 81.

New President for Wabash College to Be
Named June 81.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
CRAwFoRDsvILLE. June IL. = The Wa
bash College trustees adjourned to-day,
after being In session most of the time
since Tuesday morning. The selection of
q president has been postponed until June
q. when a special meeting will be held to
consider this matter. DR.. Jeiiers. who is
under consideration for the place. has been
here, but has returned TO Oil City, Pa. Dr.
letters made n favorable i'm preston but
the vote on the matter. for some reason,
was postponed until the special session.
j. III. Ransom was retained as assistant to
Professor Smith, and William Christian
was chosen as assistant in biology. DR..
Tuttie was continued at half salary. While
the college is without n president the du-
ties Of that officer Will DO performed by DR..
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From an Independent Paper.
New York Advertiser.
Mr.. Harrison is several votes stronger
than he was five days ago. And he will
grow in strength until the votes are count
cd In November.
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Trial of Haw allan Traitors.

HONOLULU. june I7.-Justice Bole, of the
Supreme Court of Hawaii. denied a motion
June for the discharge of the persons ar
rested for treason, finding in his decision
that. according to Hawaiian laws, plotting
was an overt act of treason. Five of the
defendants were released, however as the
evidence was Insufficient 10 hold them and
the trial of the Others was resumed, testi-
mQny being taken for the defense Just
before the steamer GolIna lett to-day for
san Francisco. Nolney Ashford. one OF the
defendants Was placed on the stand and
denied the statements that had been made
concerning q proposed attack on the palace
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Shuck Gets the Verdict.

Special % the Indiannpoi journal.
NORTH VERNON, juno 17.-In the case Of
John c. Cope and William A. Shuck for
possession of the Jennings county Office of
auditor, which has been on trial for ten
days the jury returned q verdict for Shuck.
the Democratic incumbent.
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Two Boy. Quarrel and Ar. Drowned.


GRAND RAPIDs, Mich. June l7-Frank
eight. respectively. quarreled on n boom nt
the loot OF Mason street yesterday. Frank
tried 10 push George into the river and
both fell IN and were drowned.
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It Win, Indeed.
Albany Argua (Deml

Albany Argus (Dem)
The Democratic party will make q great
mistake if IL underestimate the strength
of BENJAMIN Harrison.
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crease, non-agricultural will increase, agTi-
cultural production will be more varied,
rural intelligence and skill will advance,
and the farmer be in u better position to de-
mand and secure an equitable share in the
net proceeds of national industries.
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Somebody Must Have Lied.

BERLIN, June 17.-Jacob Schnitzer. 9TH
erwise Emin Pashs, according to dispatches
received here. 10 not dead. as reported re-
Gently.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-18
HANOVER DEGREES CONFERRED.

President Fisher Departs for Europe-Leslie
and schuitze tho Honor Men.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
HANOVER, Ind, June lion last Sun
day the regular commencement exercises
were opened with the bsccalaureats ser
mon by President II. w. Fisher. On ao-
count of his early departure for Europe he
formally bade farewell to the senior GLASS aft
or the sermon. Alright Rev. Dr. McKibbin,
of Cincinnati. preached before the Y. NJ.
and Y. w. c. AS. on "Infalhbility of tho
Bible" On Monday the field-day exer-
loose affair, and Hanover was finally
beaten By Madison, Is to 10. In the senior
preparatory exhibition III. r. Upton was
awarded the prize. Tuesday morning the
board Of trustees met and at night Rev. ).
N. Wilson, IT, delivered the address
before the alumni association. Wednes-
day morning Hon. Shackleford Miller, of
Louisville, addressed the literary societies,
Mrs. u. b. Wells. CT Fort Wayne. deliver
ing the Chrestomathean and Zetelathean,
Rev. 5. C. Bsldridge. '49. the Union Liter
airy. and Rev. L: r Bridges. '87, the Philal.
diplomas. At P. NJ. the alumni held their
annual banquet, while at night the re-
unions of the Uplon Literary and Philai.
mencement exercises began Thursday at 10
A. NJ, Professor Garritt presiding IN the ao-
sence of DE-. Fisher. The following de-
gIees were conferred:
Il. B.
E. A. Schultze Liberty; T Y. Archer, Pleas
anti John Jay Bridges, Carrollton, KY; Ellouise
Daugherty, Shelbyvile: J.. Parker Drayer, Hart
ford City; c. j. Mcconnell. Columbus, Wis; A. p.
Mccormick, Dallas, Tex; Il. II. McElroy, Madi-
son; q. f. sehlbrede, sellersburg; Virginia South
gate, Walton, KY; Fred W. Whitman, Hartford
City; Margaret ID. Wilson, Hanover; q. NJ. Leslie,
Versailles.
Frank Crozier, Madison; A. II: Highlands.
Madison; Nellie L. Mcconnell, Columbus, Wis.,;
Mary A. Peck, Milton, Ky.
The honorary degrees bestowed were:
ID. D---Rev. A. Y. Moore, Hanover, Ind; Rev.
W. II. McCaughey, IA, Philadelphia, Pa; Rev.
j. r. Evans, CarroIlton, KY
Phi. D.---Prof Hamilton Stillson, 70. Red Bluff,
A. NH. NJ. waegoner, TT, Lewistown, ILL.,
I. v. Cravens. 'S5, Clay City, Kan; Rev. w. Z.
Irwin, '67; Miss Mamie Wilson. 80.
The following prizes and honors were be-
slowed:
Honorable Mention for Eficiency--C NJ Les
lie, L. A. schultze, ID. II. Peak.
sophomore Scholarship, ID. II. Peak; declama-
ton. J q. Harlow.
Freshman Scholarships. H. K. McComb;
defamation, Miss Margaret Mccoy; Potter med
The 500 Baldwin Tariff Essay Prize--c NJ
Leslie.
The college has received 5000 for new
scientific hall on condition that the re-
malnder shall soon be raised. The class
this year is one of the strongest ever sent
out and it's honor men, G. NJ. Leslie and L.
A. Schultze, received az high grades as
have ever been given.
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BEWARE THEIRISH VOLCANO
The Obstetrics Openly Announce They
Will Never Submit TO Home Rule.

Great Denomination at Belfast. with 10000
Assembled-Mob Of SIaEisrds Push Into
the EuIl Kim and Are Tossed by tie Beat
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HiRh-Schooi Graduates.
necfal IN the Ipdtauapniia Iournai

SPECIAL 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. June II. The graduating
class of the high-scbool consisted of forty
two members. the largest in the history of
the school. The commencement exercises
were held tonight at the opera-house.
which was crowded to the doors. Of the
forty-two essays prepared but twelve were
read, and those were chosen by lot. Fol-
lowing Is q list of the members of the class:
Bert Van Cleve. James Harrington. Flora
Moss, Gertrude Glover, Florence Mewhinney,
Ida Borden, Emma Adair, Mary supera,
Charles kadel Josephine Keife, Nellie Hen
sell Flora strouse, Emma Hunnel, Edith
Fuhr, Jessie Merry. Ola Daniels. Hat
tie Wittenberg, Elizabeth Crawford,
Anna Hoffman, Kate Brunker. Mary Manning
Estelle Ewart, Emma Phillips. Louise Raad,
Belle Purdue, Frank Hauley, Elisha Conley, AL
fred stewart. Glove Daniels, Tina X Schuz
Fred Ellis, Isaac former. Hortense Boring. Char
lotte Preston, May Tressell. Cora Whittenberg,
Geo. Wells, Eleanor Jaegers. Harry Griffith,
Lucy Routzahn, Geo. Eddy, Lille Wolfe.
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THE DAILY
JOURNAL

Furnishes ALL the NEWS
Local, Domestic and Foreign;
complete and accurate market
reports; a State news service
that coversall important events
and a generous supply of mis-
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both news and advertising. are
free from indecent or objec-
tionable matter, and the paper.
is liked best by those who have
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-14
RdJLROdD INTERESTS.
TIE BIG FOUR WITHDRAWS.
STORMY MEETING or THE CENTRAL TRAFFIC AS
ISOLATION TO CONSIDER GRAIN RATES.

| STORMY MEETING OF THE CENTRAL TRAFFIC AS
sOcIArIoN TO CONSIDER GRAIN RATES.
Chicago April 13.-Thc stOrmlcst session Of the
Central Traffic association that has been held for two
years came TO an end O'Clock tbs evening. The
most important cute OF the lively discussion thaJ
has been going on all day a uotice given BY Traffic
Manager Murray OF the Big Four, that his road desired
| Immediately 20 withdraw from the association The
rock on which the association split was TIE question
OF whether grain rates should b. reduced from Chicago
md Kindred junction points to the Atlantic seaboald
Traffic Manager Murray proposed n reduction in grain
from The present basis Of - cents per 100 Pc ms
Chirag) to New York. 10 90 cents. The majority Of
the CicaGo roads opposed the reduction. arguing that
such action would only invite further cuts BY the boat
lines and cause general decentralization, without In tho
least protecting the revenues OF the railroad. Tho
| proposition WAS voted down. Another resOlutI IN was
offered providing for reduction 10 % IL cents. This
was also voted down.
Then II was that the Zig -Four gave notice Of n
withdrawal from the citation, 10 take effect at
| once Efforts were made TO induce ,r Murray TO
| reconsider his action, but he refused to do so. dc
clarng that his rOad had MT received fair treatment
and that 1t could better protect It's own interests by
casting OF the restrictions imposed By the association
This decision + regarded q hasy one, for the
| that the action OF The meeting was merely in tho
nature Of a recommendation The question Of whether
grain rates shall be reduced or not must be finally
determined hy joint Of the Central Traffic and
Trunk Line associations. 1t IS surmisc that the Big
Fer viii not wait for the Joint decision bat will
| proceed at once to make such rates it nt
Another matter before the meeting the qucs
| ton Il whether the lines there represented should
| "pro rate" with the Northwestern road, on n reduced
| basis # rate; on certain commoditlc, from ST. Paul
| 20 Eastern points by way Of Chicago. 10 meet tho
rates via the line and Canadian Pacific The Chi
| cago and GrGd Trunk has been getting the bulk Of
thi, traffic. \ resolution was adopted providing for a
| conference with their Western connections, with that
| end In view II Is more than probable. however.
| that they viii be disappointed Chairman Mdgciey
and every one ~ tn ChicasOS Paul roads feel that,
| thcv ought to pr5"rt the Grand Trunk. II f. said
that they have ALREADY declined offers from two OF the
/, leading q, tJOuud roads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-14
RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION.

Wa.hincion April l3.-rhe fourth animal convene.
ton Of state Railroad Comm, sioncr began rs session
I'm the rooms Of the Interstate Commerce Commission
this morning. Nearly all Of the States were rep
rccutci. T.. =. Jarvey OF south Carolina. was elected
chairman Secretary Moscly read a letter from Judge
Cooley I'm which no expire sed his earnest sympathy
with the objects Of the convention william o..
Seymour a. COnnccticut read the report OF the com
mitce uniformity In railway accounting appointed
nj The last c0nvcn;lOn. The only other report made
A. the morning session read 10y William Il. Elem
Ing. Of Kentucky. Tho question discussed In this
report was Reasonable Rates After elaborate
discussion OF the whole subject the Commits, IN
GLIDING rs report recommend to Congress that the
Interstate Commerce act be amended to provide
Trrt- That the railroads shall try their In the
courts upon the evidence introduced before the Com
mission.
sccond-That as between the parties tie findings Of
the Comml ION shall In equity proceedings. have Tie
force aud effect Of m ter report IN charccy.
Tllrd-Tha, rae said Comr sion be authorized 10
employ com, tent unsri 81 rcprcsoni them In any
litigation they may ca-e to be Insulated under sa'd
TIL, report will be discussed by the convention to-
morrow.
At the afternoon session. VT. Wheeler from the
committee on d,>crlnlun;lan arising from tn" Uso OF
the private Of slippers. read report which con-
tIin~d ID, following recommendations:
l. Az amendment 10 the Inter tate Commerce law
prohluine thr allowance Of MILEAGE for the use Of
private ears beyond reasonable compensation for the
ear when padri. ava also providing that no mile gr
shall De paid Tor the return II ia" empty ear.
= \ Gcc'arati.n tat the allowance Of free tran 80
uria ION 10 parties Interested ia or connected win
private ear T. contrary the provisions OF the Inter
State Commerce law, and that such partice Do not
properly come within the exception, a rcct'd Ia
section - ~ the aforesaid act.
o \ declaration that railroad companies. I'm tha
event that they hnu in their trains the private
freight ears of individuals, firms, private corpora
lions. AZ the same time provide for Oh" uso Of
llppr,s engaged In like traffic with thVc u~in- the
said rrlvatc car, Il sufficient number Of similar or
cgrally convenient and available ears la meet all
r,n enable require mcnt- OF the public.
j. That in a.N parties complain a. 10 tlc
mileage allowed proposed he allowed for me use Of
private freight car, The question, 10 t. what Is Il
Yea enable aloW3nce be t'rmlucd hy the Interstate
Commerce Commission. ard that a statutory provision
20 that effect be enacted.
The r,port Of the committee on Uniformity In rail-
way accounting was then taken up and discussed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-14
NR. DNILEY. OF TFXAS.
III CTS DOSE or MS OWN MEDICINE Is
ETERNALIY DEMANpING \ QUORUM

Washington. April - fSpcclaD.-Rcprscnta tvc
Enllcy was compelled a. swallow dosc 81 his own
medicine to-day and be may have found It unpleasant.
Mr. Bailey has frequently dlstinFi he'd himself IN tho
lat few months by demanding voting quorum on
the passage Of bins through the specially
pension bnls. To-day Mr.. Bailey wanted the House
t. pas -ll to grant light ~ way 70 a railroad
corportou and II occurred TO several member, - the
House TIA. THIS wa the sort Of a bill which ought
not % lc pa eed ~ loss c.an - quorum. a. uual
no quorum was pr Mt and n cal ~ the IloU &c
had 70 d. Ordered and much time wos Thus expended
and 81 la' the bin permitted to pas. Without 4
votu~ quorum. because Mr.. Culhcrson, OF Texas WHO
= Kindly regarded by members on both sdcs. re-
Guo-ied H.
W. lairy might have wasted day without nc
compI.hug Ll, object, simply because the House was
I'm the huror 70 teach him lesson. Dir. Bailey Of
Tcya. I, 70 young man who seems TO desire noolir'y
ard to suffer panrs Of disappointment and regret -
cncn as b. name fails to appear In the newspapers.
For some time h3 vastly was I'D With daily notices
u himself ~ the youngest member Of the Horse,
s.pcd vlti other rcmaIhs about hi prccocity a. n
tate man Int anon these notices cca cI, and there
was .oiio.s danger inst thc "lnf1li phenomenon Of
Tcyas-Alr Eallcy-vould be forgotten. and 50 ne
began 70 call no quorum whenever The call would
10, most iuoppDrunc ana mos likely to attract a'"n-
non-usually very carly or very late In TIE diy \
Sitting. Mr. Bailey was thus embed 10 hont his
name in the pres dispatches and c'capc oblivion.
or course II might be unfair 10 lnfcr that Mr.. Eaoys
CHI object hes been 10 keep hi name In The news
paper: there might be some occult and more AT. 70
factory reason FOR Mr.. iailcy's performances. 1T
would be better. on the whole perhops for Mr. Bailey
hereafter 10 insist upon the presence Of quorum on
every vote NJ every stage Of the proceedings IN order
70 avoid any suspicion that hc Is merely engaged In
II scheme 10 "worii the press Dispatches MI
Bailey viii then no; only prove hii own uusclnshncsS
and sincerity but also call the attention Of the country.
I'm a ln51mato and impartial maunrr To The neglect
81 duty Of 4 majority Of his party associates IN the
Uousr Of T,prcccntavC,. Mr.. bailey. or TeNis ray
thus earn not only notorcy, but enduring ana honest
fame a Il true icfOTnrr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-14
DIuS AFFECTING TIE ARMY.


wa,birr.ou Npril f3.-Among the measures affect
ne the Army which passed by the "eintc 10 dhy
wor, thee:
To rcorcqnize the artillery and infantry OF The Army
ana 20 Increase its efficiency. The hI pro
vide ha, the art.cry branch 81 the service shall be
increased 10 scvcn regiments Of not more than twelve
batteries each. and provides the usual number OF
Officer; for each regiment. The two newly created
regiments are 10 be- Differed by the promotion and
transfer Of tho officers now in the artillery, according
70 seniority the yacarcc, in the grade Of second c-
tenant 10 be filed ~ at present Inc lniahiry "ei'
ucpts ~, 70 have The same number Of officers as ut
present with the addition % some Juniors; ana com
p,ny and battalion organization is provided for. though
The bill makes 10 increase in the number Of men now
|. allowed by law.
u,csc hin TO establish lineal promotion throughout
the several fines Of artillery. cavalry and infantry oil
thc army.
For thr examination and promotion OF enlisted men
Of the Army to the Grade Of scccnd hcnicnan,s II
authorizes the President prescribe system Of exam
ina.ion ~ enlisted men Of the Army. by su"l board
rs may be- established by him. to determine their inea
for promotion 10 the grade Of second lieutenant: pro
yldcd that all unmarried coolers under thirty years Of
nc, VIM ar, eII.zens Of the United states. who AR
physically soun. who have served hcmrlby not less
han iva vcors in TIE Army, and who lav, borne good
moral character leiorc ana after enlistment. may com
nc,e for promoron. Vacancies in the grade Of second
ucutcnaat, heretofore flied by tn promotion OF mcr
crons nonccmm-sloned officers Of ilc Amy shall be
md by The appointment Of competitors iavorIbly
rcrommo udrd under this act. N thc oricr Of merit
established ly the final examination.
10 IN rensc The pay Of G'rian no1conmS, ,i4o
1io, of pav after Juy !. 1897 sergeant major. so
gnarterTna II s srecan $50 nr>i sergeant.
Is! sers,aHi, go; corporal, SIG; and all are to ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-14
A NEW ROAD FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO THE EAST

A NEW ROAD FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO THE EAST
san Francisco April I3.-"Thc Chronicle today
says: a number of the wealthiest men OF this dty
have been considering plans and subscribing money
TO begin the construction of a competing railroad.
They have pledged themselves to build road between
this city and salt Lake. Each Of them has agreed
to put up the sum Of 100000 and each has already
paid into n local bank the sum OF $2oOOO In cash.
The men engaged In this enterprise are Alvin H. hay
ward. W. s. Hobert James G. Fair. James PhcEn'
A. l.. IIoIldis, W. W. Montague, Adam Grant, Joseph
Donohue j. d. S,eson and many Others In the
ngrecment signed they pledged themselves to build
the road. and not 10 s1ll 1t or to enter into any
traffic agreement with any competing line Tor at
least ten years. Engineers are in tho field at the
resent moment. and the preliminary surveys have
been submitted. The $}OOO.OO0 cash has been sub
ecrbpd and the balance Of The money required VIII
be raised by floating bonds and selling stock OF tho
company.