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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Austin. Proposed RESERVOIR.

Mr.. Austin. Of the Board OF Works. has
another scheme BY 1t he hopes TO settle a
question which has worried engineers for a
quarter OF a century. lie anticipates that
there will be no more overiows of Pogue's
run IL his scheme can be carried out. Mr..
Austin has not resigned his interest in the
scheme TO have constructed q viaduct lead
ing to Woodside. He now wishes 10 con-
struct a lake on Brookside avenue near "the
old boot and shoe factory" where the
waters OF the stormy little Pogue's run may
be held In check until the water below the
dams can have an opportunity TO run away.
Mr.. Austin argues that a good dam can be
constructed thai viii hold "A vast amount
Of water during a freshet, which under the
present conditions flows down and floods the
city. Mr.. Austin also believes that such a
reservoir would be an attractive feature &c
the park system OF the city. Yesterday
afternoon members OF the board, with the
Park Commissioners. drove out TO look over
the ground OF the proposed reservoir.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Another CIamor Cor a Bridge.

II Is said that IL the County Commits
sioners carry out the plans of the old
board and build the proposed bridge across
White river at Raymond street the people
living fur Their south will ask for a bridge
at Harding street. Ii Is said that a Pc
tition is now in circulation asking for a
farm. The property owners, II is under
stood. have agreed to construct the APP
Droachex
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
a Renrrangement Of Rooms.

The Board OF Health is contemplating a
change of Office. At present the ONCE is
five or six doors from the laboratory. which
makes the arrangement unhandy for the
city san.tarian. The board would like TO
take the office now used by the Police Judge
and prosecutor. and let them take the pres
ent boards Office. Such a change would
throw the laboratory and the boards Office
together. and save much running from one
to the other.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
-FOUR HORSES AND A GOAT.
They Were the Victims OF q Fire Last
Night.

Ernest Benham. a South Meridian-street
feed dealer. suffered the loss Of his barn
and its contents by fire last night. Ben
ham lives on Nickel street, where the stable
was located. The contents destroyed in
Guided four head Of horses. a goat. two
single buggies, a hay baler. three sets Of
harness and a large quantity OF hay. The
loss will be about $1,000. The stable and
contents were partly insured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14

There was an harmonious session OF the
Park Board yesterday afternoon. Henry
Clay Allen and H. c. Allen al II. Clay Al
len were present. The minutes OF the last
meeting were read. Mr.. Allen suggested the
consideration Of some minor matters. to
which Mr.. Allen agreed. Mr.. Allen asked 4
few questions concerning GARFIELD Park
and the work OF Improvement. The sugges-
sidered by Mr.. Allen. and on motion OF Mr..
Allen. MIR. Allen went with the Board OF
Works to view the site. Mr.. Allen moved
and seconded that the board adjourn, which
vas carried by the single vote of Mr.. Allen.
There were no arguments. for Mr.. Allen
could not argue with himself, and for some
reason the other members OF the board were
NOT Dresent-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Preserving Flowers.
Philadelphia Times.

Girls to whom flowers are a luxury and
not a daily surfe.t have a dozen ingenious
ways of keeping them fresh. There Is none
better than plunging the stumps Up TO the
blossoms IN a basin OF cold wafer and leav-
ing them over night. Another almost an
good is TO leave the flowers and the contain
ing dish in the open air over night. A car
nation with its stem thrust into a potato
keeps fresh for several days. while the feet
ing charm Of the mornirg-glory may be pre-
served for a late breakfast II the blossoms
be plucked over night and permitted TO open
Ia the shade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14

The Jilgueros Coffee Company. with 10000
capital. was incorporated yesterday. The
incorporators are Isham sedgwick. Charles
E. Tesh, c. E. Hearn. Charles A. Goar and
n. c. G.. Balls, all Of Richmond except Mr.:
Balls. The object Of the company, as stated
in the articles OF association, are CROWNS,
treating. benefting and buying and selling
coffee. produce and fruits and dealing III
real estate, live stock. merchandise and
machinery Of all kinds. The operations or
IA rtnoent OF Matagalpa, Nicaragua, and the
main Office will be in Richmond. Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Fur Scarfs

An immense new stock of all the lat
est novelties in Fur Neck Scarfs, Stoles,
Boas and Strikes, is ready for inspection.
Here is everything new and novel in Tail
and Head Scarfs Victorines and Collar
cites, at prices to suit all purses. Prices
75c to 500. Hundreds TO select from AZ
81, 81, SO, "a, 50 and up TO S15.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14

ufacturing Company; damages. Jury re-
turned special finding of facts.
VIM. F. kissel VS.. the Firemen.s Fund In
surance Company; policy. On trial by jury.
Catherine Coe VS.. Ansel Coe: divorce.
Decree granted plaintiff. Judgment for $50
alinony and defendant ordered to pay $50
cutting her complaint.
Room 2-Lawson " Harvey. Judge.
Anna Purdy VS.. Pettis Dry-goods Com
pany ct al; damages. Dismissed by plain
Emma NJ. Roth VS.. Citizens street-rail-
road Company; damages. Dismissed and
costs paid.
John H. Ross ct al. VS.. Christine L. Nor
ris ct al Judgment against the defendant
John 81. Pearey VS.. Citizens Street-rail-
defendant for 500 and costs.
Robert Ross VS.. II. l.. Clayter; account.
On trial by the court.
Room 3LPiiny W. Bartholomew, Judge.
Geo. Cook VS.. Citizens Street-railroad
Company; damages. Finding and Judgment
for plaintiff against defendant for SIS.
Louisa Il. Twiname VS.. Henry c. Wright.
Dismissed and costs paid.
Madeline G. Boyle VS.. Geo. A. Boeckling
ct al; to set aside transfer. Dismissed at
cost Of defendant Geo. A. Boeckling.
Circuit Court.
Edgar A. Brown. Judge.
Amelia Kelpin VS.. Matilda Alisch Estate;
claim for services. On trial by jury.
New Suits Filed.
Indianapolis Brewing Company VS.. Ed
ward e. B~ernaner; suit on note. Superior
Court, Room .
George b. Martin VS.. Fernandez NJ. Sim
onds ct al; suit on note. Superior Court.
Room g..
Joseph H. Clark vs.. Catherine E. Slaw-
son ct al: street Improvement. Superior
Court, Room 8.
f. p. Reed ct al. VS.. Lavinia D. Athon
ct al; suit on Judgment Superior Court,
Room 2.
John F. Brinkman VS.. Franklin P. Will
son ct al; suit on note. Superior Court,
Room ..
Abraham Saperstein vs. Harris Cohen;
damages. Superior Court, Room l.
Emil NJ. Mayer VS.. James Amrich: suit on
account. Superior Court, Room 3.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
old Case. Compromised.

In the Superior Court. yesterday. three
damage suits which have been pending
against the street car company for years
were compromised. In Room 2 the case OF
John NJ. Pearey was settled for 500. The
suit of Hiram s. Holt was adjusted by the
company paying the plaintiff SOS. The case
of George Cook was compromised In Room
2 for $75-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
..r,rmed Out, in Tennessee.

rufus Weaver, a fugitive from Tennessee.
was arrested last night by detectives Thorn
ton and Kinney. Under the Tennessee
penal code, 1t seems. the system prevails
OF farming the convicts on contracts. The
contractor gives bond for the return of the
convict to prison at the end of the CONTRACT
period. It seems Weaver was "farmed
ont 10 a cotton planter near Knoxville. He
hed the country and was traced TO this city,
when an officer, armed with the proper
documents, came after him. He viii be
taken hack to Knoxville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
MuffS

No use looking elsewhere to find what
yor want In the Muff line. We have it.
Over 1000 Muffs have been added this
week to our already large stock, making
it the largest assortment west of New
York. All Furs are represented -cheap.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
=. ". =. x.t,op.I omccr..

Gen. George c. James. national command
err Of the Union Veteran Legion. and Gen.
Z. d. Spooner. Acknowledgement. were
guests Of Encampment No. 80 last evening.
at @. A. II. Hall. The occasion was the
annual visit OF the officers TO the encamp-
ment, and they were entertained cordially.
The visitors plade addresses 10 the mem
bers OF the local encampment, after which
refreshments were served. 4
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14

have less than a f~fteen-foot walk. The
board did not explain whether a narrow
width might not be 70 the advantage of the
W1II,gsn = a ~. noDe.,Son = nro
tested TO the acceptance of the walks, but
they are compelled 10 be satisfied with the
explanations OF Mr.. Jeup. although IL is
ackno wledged that the Specifications were
not carried out 10 the letter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Children's Sets

Make your selection of Children's Furs
while the assortment is complete. We
show about forty styles-all colors, sizes
and qualities. Prices 81 TO IS per set.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
A Queer Explanation.

The specifications for the Massachusetts,
avenue cement walks say that the width
shall be hfteen feet. but in many places the
walks are not that width. City Engineer
Jeup says no injustice can result to prop
erty owners. for they pay by the lineal foot.
and not the square foot. Mr.. Jeltp decIar res
there are always SONS variations in the
width OF the walks. The Board OF Works
listened 10 Mr.. .Jeups explanation yesterday
morning. and decided that no injustice had
been done TO the few property owners who
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Liberty Gone for a Day.

Abraham Saperstein has brought suit for
damages against Harris Cohen. who is
charged in the complaint with having
caused the arrest OF the plaintiff. Dec. 6.
Saperstein says, the defendant swore out
a warrant for his arrest and he was re-
says the charges were false and malicious
and asks for 5000 damages.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
A Medal for Artist steele.

#. c. steele. the artist. has received word
that he has been awarded a medal by the
Southern Exposition at Atlanta for a pic
ture which he has on exhibition there. The
award Is regarded as quite an honor, for
many OF the best paintings OF America are
on exhibition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14

s"The Country Circus" with It's trained
ponies and other ring features. will please
the children at the Grand this afternoon.
The ac-obatic act or the three La Mcnts
Is decidedly the best OF the performance.
The engagement closes Tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
"spider and Fly Attached.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

opecIdI 20 nc ~ulanapoH JOURNAL.
WABASH. Ind. Dec. B.-Manager S. B.
Patterson. OF the Logansport Opera House,
followed Leavitt's Spider and Fly COM
pany. which appeared in this city last night,
to collect . claim. The company has been
playing In hard luck lately. At Logansport
the company could not pay or secure its
board bill n Mr. Patterson became respon.
s'ble for the bill. Patterson got out an at
tachment and stood at the box Office last
evening. Other claims were filed and the
Spider and Fly" manage was paid SAFE
after all debts were iiquidated. The hotel
proprietor here followed the company to
Fort Wayne to-day to collect his claim.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

New Voices I'm "Hansef and Gretel."
"Hanse and Gretel' was given last night
with almost an entire new cast from that
which sang the opera on Thursday night.
Sir Augustus Harris's company carries
enough people to change the cast
two or three times a week. Miss
the witch last night. was indisposed-that
word covers a multitude OF reasons-but
Manager fully announces that she will sing
the witch tonight without fail. Miss Meiss-
linger gives excellent satisfaction in this
role. but II Is said Miss Inch is not at all
feeble In the role. Her voice, commonly
called contralto. Is really mezzo-soprano.
and hence Is under a greater strain than
when she sings Gertrude. Miss BranI sang
Gertrude last night. The role will be taken
to-day by Miss Demian. Miss Meisslinger
sings the witch at the matinee to-day and
Miss Inch takes the role tonight. Miss
Jessie .Huddleston took the part OF Gretel
last night. There was o new Peter last
night. Mr.. Franklin becoming the jolly
oroom-maker. Miss Delrita was the Sand
man and Miss Johnston the Dewman, both
new voices.
The matinee at EngIish's to-day and the
performance tonight Will probably be the
last opportunities OF ever hearing "Hansel
ana Gretel-" as IL is doubtful IL this re-
markabie operate production again tours
the country. There n much In IL that ap-
peals TO the imagination Of both old and
young. and much beautiful music that
charms lovers OF melody. Il Is a peculiar
combination OF grand opera. fairy story and
beautiful scenic and light effects.
The matinee to-day will be given at pop
ular prices To-nights performance will be-
gin promptly at 5 o'clock. TO give the COM
Pany time to eaten a night train for st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14

Architect Cobb, OF Chicago. has been in
the city as advisory architect for the build
ing TO be erected on the site OF the John
son heirs building. From the preparations
which are being made, IL seems certain that
a new building is to be erexed soon. The
height has not been decided. but il Will
robab be ten stories at least.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
His own Statement Convicted Him.

Nellie Dryden was charged. in Police
Court, yesterday. with having broken a win
dow in Michael Rush's saloon. The girl
said she was but nineteen years OF age
and when Rush admitted that he had sold
her beer Judge Cox ordered his arrest on
the charge of violating the Nicholson law.
Rush was also charged with striking the
Girl In the mouth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Ladies' Eiderd0wn
Dressing Sacques

Another assortment to-day. 150 choice
Sacques, all %colors, large sleeves andturn-
over collars, ribbon bow at neck, en-
broidered edges, the $3.50 kind for Csc:
others at sl.25, $3.50, S1.75. 50 and up to
So.
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Mr.. Ivan Hjalmar Selmer, the young
Danish musician and stage manager. who
Is here with Sir Augustus Harris's Han
sci and Greter' Opera Company assisting
stage Manager George Quincy, has had
n remarkable career for a man Of his
twenty-seven years He has done some
clever dramatic translations from his ma
tive tongue as well as from the French,
and Is conversationally familiar with most
of the continental languages. lie has
and staged several productions in Paris
and London. II is understood he Is now
under contract 20 stage Wang for Man
Vienna. next November. Jauner having
purchased the continental rights for the
american opera. Young selmer viii also
20 stage an extravaganza written by Henri
Caveling. the subject OF the work being
distinctly American.
James Huneker. the New York Adyer-
tiser's musical critic. is authority for the
statement that Corbett was at a little SUD-
per the other night with Calve and Maurel
In New York Calve and Corbett, Ye gods
or music and art,
z. 8. Willard has had the same sort
OF failure In London with Jerome X.
Jerome's The Rise or Dick Harvard"
that z. II. sothern encountered here when
Woman"
Burr Mcintosh, the Tafy I'm ."Trilby.'
has published a facetiously written and H.
Illustrated little book, entitled Revised
Football Rules"
Olga Nethersoie has been working too
bard. She tainted at Wednesdays matinee
IN New York and the audience had TO be
dismissed
The Midnight Special" comes to the Park
Monday for three days. It Is a mclodrana
With numerous scenic features. Killarney"
closes with two performances to-day.
Nick Roberts "Iiumpty-D umpty" VIII be
seen In this city at the Empire next week.
The Meteor- close with two performances
to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Assessment Rolls Approved.

Assessment rolls have been approved for
a local sewer In the first alley east OF
Broadway, from Tenth 10 Bruce street:
cement sidewalks on Keith street, from
Stoughton to Louise street. and cement
walks on Randolph street. from Keller 10
Michigan street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Catherine Goes Alimony.

Judge McMaster, Of the Superior Court,
yesterday granted Catherine Coe a divorce
from Ansel Coe. giving the plaintiff $50 ali
mony. The court further made an order
which will require the defendant to pay the
expenses Of the prosecution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14

motion for q new trial In the case from
lake county known as the prize-ighting
case. The motion was based upon several
allegations of error There was no opinion
submitted by the court in overruling the
motion. II is believed that this will for
ever settle prize fighting in this State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14

Look out for colds at this season. Keep
yourself well and strong by taking Hoods
-sarsaparilla. the great tonic and blood
purifier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
RICHMOND WEDDINGS.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Ind, Dec. 13.-Mr. John TT.
Seefoth and Miss Laura Besselman. we'll
known young people of this city, were
united in marriage last evening at the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
A FAMOUS WILL CASE
ORAL ARGUMENT IN SUPREME COURT
ON MOSES FOWLER CONTEST.
Supreme Court Establishes the Prize.
Fight Law Beyond Fur
Their Question.

The Moses Fowler will case was argued
orally In the Supreme Court yesterday.
This is a case that involves a large amount
OF property In Benton county. Several
years ago Moses Fowler died, leaving a
will giving his wife one-third of his prop
erty and his three children the other two
thirds. with the provision thai none of the
property left to the children was to be sold
within twenty-five years. Fowler and his
wife had not lived together for a long time,
although he had provided for her support.
The estate consisted In part of about one
thousand lots IN the town of Fowler, a
town that Mr.. Fowler established by build
ing a courthouse at an expense of SO. 600.
1t was argued that the part of the will
hat provided that no part of the property
left to the children should be sold within
twenty-five years was invalid, because II
would be against public policy. and be a
great injury to the town OF Fowler by pre-
venting the use OF so much OF the land
within Its limits.
The Prosecutor Charged with Perjury.
A few days ago Wymond White, a col
ored boy, was convicted In the Criminal
Court Of assault and battery on Walter Con-
nett. The case came up before Judge Nc
Cray on appeal from Justice Lockman.
White had been tried and convicted in the
Justices court twice. He was fined SO and
costs and given a workhouse sentence OF
sixty days. The same day he escaped from
the custody Of one OF the deputy sheriffs
and is still at large.
mund White. appeared before Magistrate
Habich and filed an affidavit charging Con-
nett witt having ommitts perjury at the
Is alleged Connect testined on the witness
stand that he. had been confined to his bed
vocation for two weeks, as a result Of the
injuries inflicted upon him by White. The
affidavit alleges Connect testified falsely in
that respect and that as a matter Of fact:
was at his place OF business during the two
weeks. aE
davit was actuated by spiteful motives and
there Is nothing IN the charge, as he can
prove he was really laid up as a result Of
Claimed She Drew Her Own Blood.
DR.. Samuel Hamlin is being tried In the
Criminal Court for assault and battery on
William Walker, a contractor and builder.
DR.. Hamlin has been employed as a drug
clerk by Mrs. Mary Evans, OF Hoyt avenue.
Some time ago Mrs. Evans had contractor
Walker build her a store room and stable
at Meridian and Seventeenth streets. and
while the work was being done she went
OuI W lnSpcSl u ia CohiPdhy WIN III
Mrs. Evans got into an argument with the
contractor and Hamlin took a hand. A gen.
eral scufie followed In WHICH Walker
latter was arrested and tried In the justice
court. afterward1 appealing to the Crisminal
Court. Mrs. Evans caused the errest of
Walker on the charge OF assaulting her. He
was acquitted. One witness testified that
Mrs. Evans screamed murder" while the
Walker had struck her In the mouth and
that her mouth was bleeding. The witness
said when she found there was no blood
the face several times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14
Disby BeIr. second waterloo.

Special 10 the IndianapoIs Journal.
TERRE HACTE, Ind, Dec. 13.-The Dig
by Bell Opera Company d.Sbanded here to-
day. with the hotels holding the baggage.
The company came here last Saturday. &C.
companied by creditors from Southern
cities. where Hell says they lost money
steadily. and. after a lawsuit at Evans
Vile. where the author of the operetta,
Nancy Lee" lives, and who wanted some
royalty. The Terre Harte lodge OF Elks ar
ranged for a benefit performance last night,
IN the hope that enough money could be
port. where IL Is billed for Sunday night.
but the receipts were not enough to sat
isfy the small creditors; even then at the
60 on unless paid 800, which was given him.
Bel. and HE wife, Laura Joyce Bell. left
for New York this evening. but most Of the
sixty people OF the company are here broke.
They had received no salary for several
weeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-14

Tile Floors special designs inc NJ. LILY.
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Room John L. McAiaster. Judge.
Heinrich Lull VI. Indianapolis Chair Man