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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
NO TELEPHONE CONTRACT YET.
board of Works Holding ON the
Cheap Service Company.


Cheap Service Company.
The Board of Public Works had the tele-
phone question up again yesterday. but ar
rived at no definite conclusion. Represent
atives Of the Phoenix company were before
the board most of the morning. II was sug-
gested at the outset by members of the
board that whatever contract was made
with the new company the city would have
litigation on it's hands with the Central
Union company. The board declined to con-
slider the proposition of the Phoenix COM
pany to furnish the city free telephone serv-
vice for it's franchise. The representatives
of the company then wanted to know
whether, If they paid a special tax and put
their wires underground, the same terms
would be exacted OF other companies. The
board said Ii could give no assurance In this
petition in telephone rates. AS to what
terms would be held out to the Central
Union company the board could not say.
The city attorney reported on the question
ing all electric light wires to be put under
ground, il having been suggested at for-
mer conference that the board might make
a contract with the Phoenix company con-
ditioned on the probable passage OF such an
ordinance within sixty days. The attorney
thought that if an ordinance of this charac-
ter was passed the Central company VOL c
probably claim rights under IL, AM might
urge that the expense of putting It's wires
under ground would give i privileges in the
of assisting the Phoenix company = might
be exempted from taxation for J. year, and
the conduit system be gradually introduced.
The company's representative promised 10
consider the suggestion They wouli, they
said submit another proposition IN few
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
THE WIDTH SETTLED
CAPITOL AVE-, NORTH OF INDIANA
AVE-. WILL BE 45 FEET WIDE.
A Compromise Agreed On, Although
the Forty-Feet People Were Not
in the Majority.

The Board of Public Works fixed the
width OF Capitol avenue, from Indiana ave-
nue. 10 First street, late yesterday evening.
There was a division of opinion as to
whether the roadway should be forty or
fifty feet in width. and the board decided
to compromise the matter by making
forty-five-foot roadway. The original order
of the board was fifty feet, but remon-
STRANGE having been presented in the form
of a petition asking that the roadway be
made forty feet il was deemed proper to
give all of the residents an opportunity of
expressing their views. Yesterday was the
day set for the demonstrators TO ap-
pear. But one of those who had signed the
petition TO narrow the street was present.
This was William Haueisen, who spoke for
the petition and urged that the request of
the petitioners be granted. r. o. Hawkins.
a. Burdsal and L. w. Fletcher repre-
sented those who desired a flfty-foot road
way.
The report OF the city engineer showed
that there were sixty-eight resident prop
erty owners interested in the width of the
thoroughfare. The remonstrance against
the fifty-foot roadway contained 3S sigma
lures, seven of which were not legally enti-
reach a conclusion until after o'clock
yesterday evening the members con-
sulting part of the time behind
closed doors. Mr.. Osterman was en-
phatcaliy in favor of the fifty-foot road
way and held out for that width almost to
the last. He showed the other members of
the petition asking for the change were
among the first TO ask for a fifty-foot width
when the question of improving Capitol
Osterman also charged that one of those
who had signed both petitions had con-
scented TO put his name to the last one pure
~ for political purposes The final de-
csion of the board was that the roadway
would be made forty-five feet. The specifi-
cations are about complete and the board
expects to open bids by July g. IL was
given out that the boards final action on
the width of the street was harmonious.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
Tomrfn.on Han Contract.

The Board Of Public Works yesterday
considered estimates the repairs 10 be
made on Tomlinson Hail. The plumbing
contract was let to z. A. Strong, whose bid
was s1,276.75. There were three other esti-
mates on the work. The bid Of Julius kel-
Ter for laying. repairing and cleaning the
ed. The estimate was $50. Salisbury a.
Stanley were given the contract for the car
penter work. Their bid was s423. The
board conferred with a number of fresco
painters concerning the decorations OF the
auditorium. and considered several bids.
After consultation ii was decided to defer
the letting of contracts. The board will Sc
lists Of the city before deciding as TO the
character of the work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

Appointment from the Eligible Lat
Sam Dinnfn's Fruit Stand.

The Board of Public Safety, in regular
session. yesterday, considered the charges
of misconduct against patrolmen Coleman
and Guntz. who attended the Blue River
Park picnic two weeks ago. The officers
will be given a hearing next Monday. The
board declined to pay the expenses of the
Morristown witnesses and it is possible that
they may not appear against the men.
The board, after an investigation of the
Republican police eligible list, found the fol-
lowing applicants unsuited for police serv-
ice and ordered them dropped: William H.
Martin. Alex Tyler. George Slagle. and Ma
rion Vawter. The board established a new
police eligible list from the recent exami-
nations conducted, the applicants showing
the following percentages:
Republicans-George B. Rooms, 80; Samuel
s. Gerber, So; William 5. Graham, 81; Con-
rad Hauser, IS; John d. RAIDER. IS; Bion r.
Stevens, IS; Frank Lewis. II; Frank Jones,
20; Frank Griffith, So; A. T. West, 66.
Democrats-W. H. Bigger, So; II. b.
Haskell. 50; Augustus Hall (colored). 7s;
Charles. W. Quack, 10; Jackson L. Byard,
IS; Martin Dugan, 20.
OF the Republicans. George Rooms and
police duty. ]. w. Newhouse and Newton
Jackson. of the old Democratic eligible list:
were ex-patrolmen. The first appointment
was made TO fill the vacancy made by the
death of patrolman Dan Thompson. The 9TH
ers were selected on the advice of the May
or who thought 1t advisable to increase the
force on account OF the annexation of the
Eorth indianapolis territory.
Nelson Clark Lafayette Kennedy, Ed
Mulhall and Harry Wallace, having served
sixty days probation on the police force,
were appointed TO permanent positions on
the Recommendation of the superintendent
of police. The board ordered fire alarm
box placed at the corner Of Ray and Car
los streets. c. Allen Terrell and II. j. Ev-
erett complained TO the board that Sam
Dinnin was maintaining a nuisance in the
shape of fruit stand which he rents TO an
Italian at the corner OF Washington and
that perhaps Mr.. Dinnin was politically
favored in being permitted to erect the
stand. The board referred the matter TO the
CITY attorney.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

On July special train. consisting of
sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars
will leave Indianapolis ar ii 40 noon and
run through to Denver. Col, without
change The route. Of the train viii be Big
Four to st. Louis, Missouri Pacific to Pueb-
10 and Denver & Rio Grande TO Denver.
The train will run through on fast time
reaching Colorado Springs early Sunday
of the teachers will spend Sunday at Colo
RADIO Springs. Those who do not wish to
do so can continue on the train 10 Denver
A uniform rate of 80 cents for meals has
been arranged for passengers CT the special
Ample stops for meals will be made. Tick
cts can be purchased returning via diff
ferent route If desired. Tickets are good to
return until Sept. /. Excursion rates from
Denver to all points of interest In Colorado.
This is the best accommodation offered for
attending the National Educational Con-
vention. For further information, reserya-
ton of berths and free reclining chair-car
tickets. apply to ticket agents Big Four
railway or to COKE ALEXANDER,
d. p. A., Mo. Pacific Ry.,
jackson place, indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
TURPIE,S SILVER PARTY.
He Has a Conference with Represent
atives of His Wing.

A representative of the committee that
was appointed at the meeting of the DEM
ocratic editors at Maxinkuckee, last week,
to call on Senator Turpie and inform him
that the committee is ready to cooperate
with him in an effort to form free-silver
league in the ranks of the Democratic
party in this State called on the Senator
and had a conference, but the result of
the conference is not known, for Senator
sTurpie declines to talk on the subject. He
admits that he had a conference with the
representative of the committee, but Will
say more.
free silver man IL, this city is the au-
thority for the statement that the commit
tee will place man in the field TO make
free-silver speeches, and that he will proba-
bly, follow ex-Congressman Bynum to an
swer his arguments against IL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
B. AND L. STOCKHOLDERS.
Secretary Rhodes 3Of One Company,
Refuses tn, Give IN. List.

The County Board of Review yesterday
heard statements from four building and
loan association companies Those who an
swered the summons; were Charles Schur-
mann, of the International Building and
Loan Association; James f. Franklin, of
Fidelity and w Rhodes of the Mutual
Home Savings and Loan. They were asked
TO give the board the names and amounts
but Mr.. Rhodes agreed TO do So. They prom
Used the board the list, including postoffice
addresses, to-day. Mr. Rhodes, on the adj
Information and the board ordered that
proceedings be begun in the Circuit Court
TO mandate him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
ASSESSED MERELY AT HALF VALUE.
Evidence in Adams Express COM
pany's Suit Against the State.

The case of the Adams Express Company
vs. the State of Indiana was again before
Judge Brown yesterday. The attorneys for
the plaintiff were Ramsey. Maxwell &
Ramsey, of Cincinnati. and Baker G. DAN
iels. of this city. Acknowledgement Ketch-
am, "A. Green Smith and Leon Bailey APP
peared for the State. The evidence of Gen.
eral Manager Hughes showed that the
stock of the company is worth over $40 0OO,-
600, and that 5 per cent. of the amount
of the companys property is in Indiana.
This would amount to about 81, 100000 and
the assessment against the company by the
State board was 100000. Judge Brown ruled
in favor of the State on the motion TO strike
out the first paragraph of answer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
wooDRuFF-PLACE ASPHALT.
Property Owners and Contractor al
Loggerhends Over One Section.

The Town Board of Woodruff Place held
a meeting night before last to consider the
claim of the Western Paving and Supply
Company for acceptance of the new as
phalt pavements, which have been COM
pleted, and only await to be accepted.
There were a large number of the property
owners present and some protest was
lodged against accepting the paving of the
Middle drive, which was laid last winter.
There was claim that the cold weather
came before the concrete was seasoned,
and the property owners wanted the COM
pany at its own expense TO take up a Sec
ton here and there TO ascertain the condi-
ton of the street This the company re-
fused TO do. and the board decided not TO
pay for the Improvement until some details
of work about the catch basins and curbs
at the corners were attended to. The work
laid by the company this summer was gen.
orally satisfactory, but it was not accepted
last night. During the morning Manager
Kenyon had a wagon loaded with six tons
of stone driven over the pavements, in the
presence of interested property owners, and
the heavy load did not make an impression
upon the surface of the street. The COM
pany is under the bonds that prevail in the
contracts with the Board of Works.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
school of Art Meeting.

The annual meeting Of subscribers of the
School OF Art was held last night in the
school rooms on Monument place. Reports
of officers were heard and Mr.. Forsyth. the
instructor. reported the school in flourish
ing condition The total enrolment of pupils
Is 126. He reported splendid progress made
by students, saying: IF there were an ex-
hibit of Western schools should not fear
putting our work beside the work of much
larger schools receiving encoura cement
from liberal endowments" The school will
continue next year, possibly in larger quar-
tiers. The following 4directors were re-
elected: John r. Miller, Allan Hendricks
and Carl II. Lieber
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

WIN be received by the Trustees the once OF J. r.
Alexander 4 Son, Architects until O'Clock p. m.
Monday July s. 1895. for furnishing all materials and
all labor 20 erect finish and complete the following
brick buildings with stone foundations and slate roof
One Old Peoples Home; general Dining groom
and Widows Home Hospital; one old Mems
Home; Quarfermaster building; one Commissary
building; Laundry and Electric Light building
and the following frame buildings with brick founds
tons Twenty cottages plan No. l. i've cottages plan
No. 2 two cottages, plan No. 3, and fifteen cottages.
plan No. 4
All to be located on the Soldiers Home land two ana
half miles norrh OF the city Of Lafayette according
to plans. drawings and specifications prepared and
nished by j. +. alexander A Son. architects.
Under authority OF special OF Indiana State Leg
isla,nre, passed February q 1885, establishing Soldiers
and Sailors Home
Bids must be made separately on each building.
Each bid must be accompanied with good and sufi-
cent bond signed by two resident freehold surees
certified check which are satisfactory 10 the Board Of
Trustees In penalty OF not less than 80 per cent OF the
amount OF each bid.
The Trustees the right reject any and all
bids. Plans and specifications exhibition
at the ONCE OF J. f. Alexander SON architects Rooms
and 3 Perrin Bank Building. Lafayette. Ind. and
also at the once OF James X. Carnahan President of
the Board OF Trustees Room 81 Journal Building. In
An bids must be made on blanks furnished by the
q rchitects.
ID. ~. ROSTER, Secretary.
j. +. ALEXANDER a son, Architects
= Lafayette. Ind. June 10. 1896.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

stalwart assistants or keepers will be
maintained. and. in the terse and sgnifi-
cant language Of the prospecfors. mo
funny business" will be allowed.
II the refined widow lady" is OF suffi-
Gent age and hideousness to invite FEM
mime confidence. IL she has the record she
claims as a stern and unconnpromising
manager of husbands. the hotel Keepers OF
the resorts frequented by Bostonese may
anticipate an unusually profitable summer
There may be some little difficulty in lur-
ing husband into this asylum. but once
she has got him there his wife may depart
for her "villeeiatura" with a mind free
from anxiety as to his safety.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
sweeping Contractor. Fined.

The Board of Works yesterday fined
Fuehring Bros. the cost of two days sweep
ing on McCarty street for careless work on
July /. The same firm was fined for falling
to comply with their contract in the clean
ing of Ludlow avenue, from Hill avenue to
Nevada street.. Two days pay was de-
Quoted from the salary of s. P. Hamilton
T. Noting, for Noncompliance with his con-
tract in the sprinkling of Greenwood street.
from Ninth to Eleventh street, was fined
two DAYS pay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

dez asphalt. any curb except granite, SIS
a lineal foot The contract was awarded TO
the Bermudez company.
Bids were opened for the improvement OF
the First-street sidewalks. from Indiana
avenue to the canal; sidewalk OF State ave-
nue., from Prospect to Orange street. and
street. from Home avenue TO a point eleven
feet south of the same thoroughfare. The
First-street work will be done by II. W.
Peters, at 81 cents lineal foot. The State
avenue contract was awarded T. w. Nolt-
ing. at s4iz cents iineal foot. Phillips *
Lackey were given the contract for grading
and crawling the first alley east of Gillard
avenue, from Michigan street TO the first
ailev north of Ohio street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
MunictpaI Notes.

The water company was directed to lay
a main in Twenty-second street, from Illi-
nois TO Kenwood avenue. .@.
The petition for the grading and crawling
of the Bell-street1 sidewalks. from Michigan
to Campbell street, was. referred 10 the
city engineer. ss ... .se,
The board granted the school commission
ers permission to construct under private
contract local sewer from School No L.
at Ramsey avenue and Michigan street, to
Reformatory run. The work is to be done
at the expense of the petitioners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
s,o,e Aud,tor,. AnpoIntmeuf.

George J.. Bingham. who has for eight
years been chief of the land department
of the State Auditors Office, was succeeded
yesterday by Leopold q. Rothschnd of this
city. Mr.. Rothschfld is man well known
in local politics and is prominent member
of the Marion Club. of which he was one
of the organizers. He is an attorney hav-
ing studied law with Albert j. Beveridge
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
New Suits Filled.

indianapolis Paint and Color Company VS..
Hattie Hoss; replevin and damages. De-
mand. 800.
Paul c. Paulson VS.. Augustus Rahke; on
account. Demand, 500.
Sallie Turner, Administrative. VS.. Cincin-
natl. Hamilton & Dayton road; damages.
Demand, $4,000.
William Mckinney ct al VS.. Walter S.
Hoss; petition to be released from bond as
town trea Surer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
BOG FIRE NEAR HAYWOOD.
A Circumstance Unusual In This Part
of the Country.

On the farm of Mrs. Addie Campbell. near
haywood. there is a burning bog. The
sight of smoke arising from the place has
led some 10 think it comes from subter-
ranean fire. In years past the ground was
Il swamp, rich in vegetable matter The
water was drained OF and the vegetable
matter now burns. The circumstance is
rather unusual in this locality, but in some
parts of the country bog fires are frequent
sights. A great many of them can still be
seen in the northern part of the State upon
some of the swamp land which has been
drained.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

The Crown Cycle Company, of LaPorte.
was Incorporated yesterday, with capital
stock of 100000. The incorporators are Ed
ward F. Michael. Hallett III. Kessler Ellis
Michael Edward Julian Som and Charles
III. Michael Articles of association were
also filed by the Peoples Telephone Com
pany of Terre Haute; capital stock,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
sHANTY BOX SHUT OFF THE VIEW.
Marcus Turner's Widow Sues for
Damages on Account of His Death.

Salie Turner, Administrative of the es-
tate of Marcus Turner, yesterday filed a
suit in the Superior Court against the Gin
cinnati, Hamilton e. Dayton Railroad Com
pany for $4,000 damages on account of the
death of Turner at the Pine-street cross
ing. on April 10. She alleges that the COM
pany kept fiagman's station house there
which obstructed the view of the people
crossing the track, and that Turner's death
not attributable in the least to his
own fault Turner was riding on sprink-
ling cart at the time, and was struck by a
switch engine. which suddenly came into
view and crushed him to death between the
tender and the cart.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
BucHANAN-srREET ASPHALT.
Bermudez Company Awarded the Con-
tract nt $s.09 Lincai Foot.

The following sealed proposals were
opened yesterday for the Improvement of
Buchanan street. with asphalt and Portland
cement: Western Paving and Supply Com
pany, Trinidad asphalt Parkhurst or COM
bined curb. sS.sS lineal foot: stratifed
curb. $3.50 a lineal foot. Warren-Scharf
Paving Company, Trinidad asphalt, any
curb except granite, $3.50 lineal foot In
diana Bermudez Asphalt Company. Bermu-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

Detroit Free Press.
Teacher-What great event occurred on
the Fourth of July?
Scholar-Columbus discovered America.
Teacher-Oh. no, he didn't.
Scholar Gin surprise)-He didn't?
Teacher-Of course not
Scholar-Well, who did discover IL?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
Jndre RarfhaIomew,a Cases.

The number of cases tried by Judge Bar
tholomew during the last year was ISL in
special term and ten cases in general term.
The cases in which the three judges sat
together are not included in these figures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
Case VIII Not he Reopend.

In the case of the S. F. Heath Cycle
Company, of Minneapolis. agair-t the Hay
& Willis Manufacturing Company, Judge
Baker yesterday refused the petition OF
the defendant to reopen the case on ac-
count of new evidence discovered
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
Bondsmen want-Release.

William Mckinney and some others, who
are on the bond of Walter S. Hoss. treasurer
of West Indianapolis, yesterday applied to
the Circuit Court to be released from their
liability. 1t is alleged that Hoss has failed
in business and that he is a victim of
the drink habit. which makes the risk one
Of ha I'd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

The first carload of wheat of the season
was shipped in here yesterday from Coles
county, Illinois, and was purchased by Ben
jamin B. Miner. grain dealer of this city
The. grain was plump and Of superior
quality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

George ]. Langsdale yesterday filed with
Governor Matthews a report of his work for
the part of this year that he a men,
Der of the Monument Commission He re-
Gently filed a bill for about $3.50 tUr services
this year since the passage of the bill abol-
fishing the Monument Commission. he now
files this report 10 show what he die during
III fir,1a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
Bu.Ine~s of the BeIt Road.

In June there were transferred over the
Belt road s5.o07 cars. against 4.s34 in June.
1894: increase this year. 1868 cars. There
were handled at the stock yards Ass ear
loads OF live stock, an increase OF $50 cars.
There were handled on Belt read switches
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03
what the Mig Four Did I'm June.

The official figures show that the Big
Four handled on its system in June 55i.15l
passengers. against 5oi, Sz3 in June. 1894. an
increase this year OF 52,S2s Last month
there were handled on the Big Four system
13906s loaded cars. against 1880 In June,
1894 an Increase this year of 21.370 cars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

The Official report of Col. OTan Perry. gen.
eral agent OF the Pennsylvania lines at this
point. shows that In June the largest ton
mage of freight was handled at the city
freight depots since the road opened for
business. there being 5s,122. 934 pounds OF
freight handled. representing 1924 cars. In
June 1884, there were handled at the city
freight depots A., Ss5.S76 pounds of freight,
representing 4013 cars: increase in tonnage
this year 1917. los pounds; increase in num-
her OF loaded cars handled. SOC.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-03

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and DIploma.