The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-14
NOT YET NAMED
Board Of Works Selected and Names
May He To-Day-John
r. FrenxcI Calls ut the Grand.

Mayor Taggart spent yesterday in deep
meditation, except when interrupted BY
some office seeker or a man with a friend
who is an office seeker. He spent most of
the day in his room al the Grand. Down
In the corridors, firmly planted in an easy
chair. sat Martin Murphy and his diamond.
patiently waiting for something to develop.
Around Mr.. Murphy there arose shadows of
Michael Fitchey. Michael Burns and Jerre
Kelley, either OF whom might be chosen TO
the coveted ohice OF street commissioner.
Mr.. Murphy and his diamond were kept
company by the politicians who came ever
and anon. There were little politicians and
big ones, ward statesmen and councilmen.
who came to see the Mayor. but Mr.. Tag
CART was not receiving everybody. 10 the
seekers had to sit around and speculate.
Last night John p. Frenzel. wearing a
new silk hat and a nobby light overcoat,
called TO see Mr.. Taggart and was shown
up. The banker, so prominent in Democrat
&c circles, created some little stir and many
wanted TO know what he was after. In
times past it has been said that Mr.. Tag
CART and Mr.. Frenzel were not as brothers,
and there was some speculation as TO what
brought Mr.. Frenxel to the hotel. The
Mayor and he banker were closeted for
some time together. Mr.. Taggart was seen
after the conference. and before a word
was spoken he said:
you want the boards? Well, get your
pencil and begin"
The politicians could be seen stretching
their necks as If to get the first in
formation from Mr.. Taggart. The latter
said:
You may say that I have not appointed
any one. Have a cigar?'
Mr.. Taggart then went on to say that he
had fixed in his mind the new Board of
Works, but he would have to consult the
interested parties further before making an
official appointment. He did not care TO
mention any names.
new Mayor. Il am selecting men who can
give the Office their entire attention. /
have been thinking and figuring on the
times when / get a few minutes to myself.
/ have made up my mind what to do. / am
going to put men there who will be and
inspect public improvements. Ny board
shall be a board of inspectors who will
and be able to tell whether it is being lone
rs the work of Improvement to con-
'Well. not much will be done this fall.
The city has under contract about all that
can be completed before cold weather:
have made Indianapolis and the work
should proceed, but not SO extensively as
to work hardships to the property owners"
"When will the announcements of the
boards be nader" .
81 hope to have some appointments to an
nounce tomorrow. There is no hurry, and
1 wish to proceed with care"
Yesterday Mayor Taggart held a number
of conferences with prominent members of
his party. The appointments to be made
were considered. A leading politician re-
marked yesterday:
'Taegart is ali right. He takes us fell
lows In there, asks our opinion. talks con-
fdentially to US, don't say a word. but
makes us think our advice is greatly de-
sired, and then he goes and puts in who
ever he pleases. l amt got no kick COM
ing, though"
Board of safety Meeting.
The Board Of Safety met yesterday and
considered the business OF the department,
but 1t is said that no removals were con-
eidered