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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
POLICE MUST DO THEIR DUTY.
superintendent Powell Has "a Long
Talk with the SerEeants.

Superintendent Powell had all the police
sergeants before him last evening. They
were cloScted for half hour, during
which time Mr. Powell stated emphatically
what he expected of the force. He said he
was not at all satisfied with the work of
some of the patrolmen, and told the SER
geants to report all men to him who were
at all lazy or reluctant about doing their
work
Il am satisfied" said Mr.. Powell, "that
there is some soldering going on, andx it
must stop. The men have had ample time
in which to become acquainted with the
wishes of the board and myself. There Is
no excuse now for neglect of duty
1t is said that this is the last warning
which some of the men win receive. There
are few of the men whom the superin>
tendent thinks do not pursue their work
with the proper amount of enthusiasm.
Speaking of these few days ago to g.
Journal reporter the Superintendent said he
knew some of the men would shut their
eyes rather than make an arrest and have
to appear in court the next morning. He
says the men who come under this class
have had ample warning. There Is no dis
position to demoraliZe the force, so the SUI
perintendent says. Patrolmen who attend
to duty need not be concerned by the talk
given the SergeantS last night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
COLLEGE-AvENUE CLEANING.
Citizens Hold 81 Meeting and May Re-
sist Payment of Assessments.

Several College-avenue property owners
met Saturday night at Buschman's gro-
Gerry, corner of College and Christian ave-
nues. and gave, expression regarding the
high assessments for the cleaning of their
street during the past season. 1t was de-
cided to consult legal advice for the purpose
of seeing If there is not some way by
which the property owners can be spared
paving what thew think excessive rates.
Councilman Allen was there, and he ex-
planned to those present the manner in
which contracts for cleaning are let, which
was reviewed by him during the Council
investigation Contractor King bid the low
est for the cleaning OF College avenue, but
he was not awarded the contract because
he was not the lowest bidder the dis
trict. 1t was said at the meeting that the
contract for 1895 had been let al an in
creased rate over 1894. and an attempt will
be made to have the last contract annulled.
committee OF three was appointed to
consider the advlsability of beginning legal
proceedings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
Science Club ON Compressed Air.

Saturday night the indianapolis Engineer
ing Club listened to paper on Air Com
pressions." by Arthur Boothley In air
compressions the chief difficulty Is to over
come the rise in temperature. This is
complished, he said, either by surrounding
the air cylinder With a water jacket, or to
spray water directly into the cylinder, the
water in both cases absorbing the heat.
Mr.. Boothley explained the laws of Boyle
and Charles. relating to gases representing
by two curves the applicability OF these
laws to the compression of air. Air COM
pressions made after the laws explained are
called dry and wet compressions. The lee
turer thought the wet compresSions showed
a higher efficiency in the reduction OF tenn
perature, bat they require more care and a
slower movement of machinery, which gives
greater FRACTIONAL resistance. If the CONF
pressed air could be used Immediately after
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
Trouble with william Iron.

The police experienced some difficulty yes
terday in seeing to the observance Of the
liquor law. The "Levee' gave the force
the most trouble. Patrolmen Simpson and
Milan reported trouble with William Iron,
proprietor of the Kingston saloon and res
taurant. The officers believed that the law
was violated there, but Iron objected to an
investigation The two officers said they
were shamefully abused and cursed. Last
night Captain Campbell gave special orders
to watch the Kingston, and instructed the
officers detailed for the 'Levee'' to take no
abuse or insults.
eff Iron gives you any trouble bring him
in'' he said, 'in pieces. If necessary, If you
can't bring him in all at once.
This statement was made in the presence
of the entire force. and it brought forth
tremendous applause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
Captain wiles's Funeral.

The funeral services of Capt. w. d. Wiles
will be held at his late residence this after
noon at 2 o'clock. The services at the
house will be brief. conducted by Rev.
T. A Milburn pastor of the Second Pres
byterian Church, of which Mr.. Wiles was
a member The services at Crown Hill
will be under the direction OF the Grand
Array Ire lronrrs~F laJst@ re- Il G n. r..
Stanton S. b. Wilson, James r. Layman,
Oran Perry, y. $. Byram, j. G. Perry, n.
NJ McClarey and d. W. Coffin. The ac-
tive palIhe trers WA be org Apple gaze
Charles Schurnan, w. Fl. Coleman. r. NJ.
Thompson. w. n. Harding. W. A Bristor,
Willis A. Miner and Charles Jones.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
CONVICT LABOR DEBT.
Company mt Southern Prison Owes the
state S26 OOO-GoyernOr Talks.

Governor Matthews was asked last night
concerning the testimony by Warden French
before the Legislative committee that Wis
tied the institution last week. He said:
II had no connection with the erection of
the buildings, except that / advised the d.
rectors at visit to the institution last
srring that every effort ought to be made 10
Keep the prisoners at work, according TO
law, and that If they knew of any person or
company or persons who would enter into
contract to employ a number of the men it
would be good business policy to proceed
at once to the construction OF buildings for
their use IS a factory. There We're then
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
Nature Versus Legislation.

The Progress Club held its regular meet
ing In Mansur Hall yesterday afternoon.
Mr. T. j. Hudson made the address, the
subject being Mature Versus Legislation"
The faithful few who attended wrapped
themselves in their coats to keep from
freezing. Mr.. Hudson said that civilization
develops the intellectual force which pro-
duces individuality and this becomes a
fad with some people. who try to have
their fads enacted in laws. He said there
are only two natural schools OF philosophy
that OF physics and that OF economies
He gave the history OF the evolution of
civil law and reached the conclusion that
true political union is one which will only
be reached by "be 1t repealed rather
meeting Prof. John r. Commons, of In
diana University. will speak on Taxa
tion In Indiana"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
In Memory of Mrs. AIDA NJ. Ballard

Services in memory of Mrs. AIDA NJ. Bal
lard, who died Jan. %, 1895, were held yes
terday afternoon at the family residence,
No. 1136 North Pennsylvania street. The
service was conducted by Rev. Thomas C.
Brown pastor of the Friends Church. Mrs.
Ballard was born at Ogden, Ind, Aug. 90.
1855. She was the daughter of Eli F. and
Jennie Hodson. Oct. q, 1856, she was mar
ried to William Fl. Ballard, at the home of
her father, near Kingstown. Mrs. Ballard
possessed a birthrght membership in the
Society of Friends, and at the time of her
death was a member of the Friends Church
and Sabbath school of this city Among
those bereaved by her death Is her little
daughter. husband and a mother and sis
TOR
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28

The vandalia passenger train, due here
from the west at 7:20 p m. came near be-
ing wrecked last evening about two miles
west of the city While the train was
travelling at high rate of speed the driy-
ing rod of the engine broke. The air-brale
was put on. and the train came 70 q sud
den and abrupt stop. The broken rod
caused some havoc. but no serious accident
resulted. The passengers were delayed for
nearly an hour. and finally had to be
hauled west and brought into the city by
q different route.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
Endorsed at NObIesvillc.
riaI m tha Iuf1iauapoliS journal


NOBLESVILLE, Ind, Jan. "a mass
meeting of the citizens of this city was
held tonight to give expression of public
sentiment on the Nicholson bill in the Leg
islature. All the churches of the city adj
journed their services and held a union
service at the NJ. f. Church eight hundred
and the best thought of the city and vicin-
ity represented. A petition was signed by
those present to be sent to Representative
Harris and Senator Boyd. Resolutions
were adopted and ordered printed in the
city papers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
WHAT GOVERNOR WOULD DO.
He Would COnstrue NOnpartisanship
to Mean Democracy.

to Mean Democracy.
A number of the Republican members of
the Legislature have called upon the Gov
ernor IN reference to his attitude as to the
proposed changes in the appointing power.
He has told them that he would not assume
any of the responsibility for appointments
made by board composed of the State
officials, of which he was minority.
What would you do if the law imposed
the appointment upon you of non-partisan
board composed of three members, not more
than two members of one political party?"
was asked of him by Representative Mer-
ritz.
Il will tell you frankly said he 1T
would appoint two Democrats and one Re-
publican. A Republican Governor with
Democratic Legislature under the same cir
cumstances would make his appointments
in the same way
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
This weeks business.

An attempt will be made this week to
push forward the apportonment legislation,
and the Senate will probably take up the
legislative apportionm mt bill early in the
week. The House viii meet this morning
at o'clock. A number of the members
are in favor of continuing the halliday ses-
sions for awhile as there is much commit
tee work to be done, and it is almost i'm
possible to get q quorum when meetings
are held in the evening
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28

compression and before any loss Of heat has
effective one for the transmission of power.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28
ORGANIZED LABoR's BILLS.
satisfaction with the Progress of
Them-Charter Amendment.

An amendment to the city charter is to
be drawn UP at the instance of the Labor
Legislative Council and will probably be
introduced this week. 1t was decided upon
yesterday and contemplates the construc-
ton OF all public work directly under city
control, with strict civil-service rules. A
committee. consisting of William ]. Hugo,
r.. e. Croft and D. +. Kennedy, was APP
pointed to have the proposed amendment
drafted. The council opposes the street.
sweeping amendment which has already
The progress of bills already introduced
was discussed. The council is well pleased
the coliability and boiler inspection Inspection Bills Bills
which have been favorably reported O. j.
ORiley, of Terre Haute; L. T. Cloud ard
ulate an amendment to the blacklisting
law. Roscoe Barnett and George Dunn
were authorized to act as agents of the
ton The members Of the council say they
have mol desire to use funds for lobbying
purposes. The council asked for 500 of
Labor day money to be placed for legisla-
tive expenses but this was refused, as
there was no authority to divert the funds
tanned The council will meet again Tues
day night at Englishs Hotel.
Twenty-Five Per Cent. Interest.
A circular issued by of the largest
if not the largest. building and loan asso-
Citations in the State is cited to show the
reckless claims made by these State insti-
tutions. If the assertions made in the cir
cular, which is also advertised in a number
OF papers. are true, there is apparent need
of legislative inquiry. The circular is as fol-
lows: 81 deposit 50 cents a month or each
share Of stock I own. and at the end of
six years find that the amount deposited is
$3.50 a share. now receive IN cash for my
shares 800 each. and find / have net
profit of $42.40. But. the amount paid $3.50
has not been on deposit for six years. but
really only half that time, the average
or three years. Dividing the profit. 1910
by the principal, $3.50, shows 1876 per cent
profit for three years nearly % per cent
per annum for the average time money has
been on deposit. I know that my invest
ment is absolutely safe, and that / can
find no better opportunity for profitable saw
ing.
A member of the Legislature says in
stitution that pays 25 per cent. interest
year, is either. proving. a grinding burden
to borrowers, charging them highly usurious
by the officers is without truth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-28

Insure your home In the Glens Falls.
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-09-13
Why Not "BostOn NHp'

The name and fame of Boston as a
convention city have gone ont over
the length aud breadth OF the land.
Her people, her hospitality, her parks
even her climate is the theme of praise
everywhere. This being the case, why
should not the New England men who
are connected with the national com
mlttees of both the great parties make
a long pull and strong pull for Bos-
ton as the place for calling together
the national conventions of 1896?
There would be small need of urging
the special advantages of this city for
the accommodation of such gatherings.
Any Christian Endeavorer, any Knight
Iemplar-or for that matter any Good
Templar--would be prepared to offer
most convincing testimony on that
point. With a summer climate unap-
preached by any other large city, with
abundant hotel and boarding house
accommodation, with unique historic
attractions, Boston would be delight
full mecca for republicans and demo-
Gratis alike next June or July. The
populists might come here, too-it
would be largely missionary ground
for them, but that ought to be all the
better from their point of view. Why
not make the motto of all the politl-
clans, Boston '96?"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-09-13
NEW YORK LETTER.
ESPECIAL ooRREsPoNDENCE.

II was only few years ago that old
Father Knickerbocker awoke to the
fact that in the matter of transporta,
tion his town was as far behind other
cities as one of his 5000 street-caI
horses would be in trial with . Flu.
turity winner. Then came the cable
companies, with system successfully
used IN San Francisco for years. The
improvement was very marked, OF
course, but the car horses remained on
the cross town and side lines to excite
rIdicule from residents of mushroom
Western towns, where the opera
houses and electric lines are built
while the people live in tents. Now an
official announcement from the Met
ropolitan Traction Company may
rightly cause the old settler to rub his
eyes III wonder. The simple state
ment from John d. Crimmins, author
lied to speak for his company, is that
within five years all of the roads OF
the company's system will be oper-
ated by electricity. More than this,
the people of New York will be fur
nished with means of pleasure from
sources which they have hitherto re-
gsrded as the equipment of tranSpor-
tation. The Traction Company is
planning not only revolution in
transportation, but a vast scheme of
popular amusement. When it is all
finished the poor as well as the rich
will enjoy life on unique lines.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-09-13
BOSTON LETTER.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
A Colossal Plan.

In their pursuit of methods for put
ting into practical effect the principle
of their order, some of the prominent
members of the Knights Templars of
Boston and vicinity are developing a
project which, if realized according to
the ideas of its originators, will prove
to be one of the grandest and most
commendable outgrowth of the clos.
ing years of this century. They are
planning the establishment of Il great
national university of both sexes, to
be controlled by and IN the interest of
all Masons, with permanent endow-
ment of not less than $50, 900, 600, at
which the children of all Master
Masons can secure complete educa-
tion from the age of ten years and
upwards. The scheme contemplates
the erection of sufficient number
of fire proof university buildings, to
accommodate about 10, 900 students, es-
pe"jally designed for the purpose, and
equipped with every facility and APP
plisnce known to be necessary or
desirable for the pleasure, exercise or
education of the same, including its
own electric plant, water works, etc. !;
the establishment and maintenance
under the most competent instructors
to be secured OF preparatory or
academic department, and depart
ments of liberal arts, law, medi-
cine, science, theology and tech
ralAr,. alaA industrial gahAnl
thus being true university.
While the child of no living or dead
Master Mason will be refused admis-
sion to the institution on account of
lack of means, it will be in no sense a
home or charitable institution, but
it is expected to be self supporting
after the first construction, from tut
ton fees, the products of the indus
trial workshop and other revenues.
The location agreed upon for the insti-
tuition is beautiful tract of elevated
land on the Ohio river, near the West
Virginia line, facing the river for
three miles, possessinga a healthtul and
invigorating climate, and command
ing al extended view of great natural
beauty. The location is considered
fortunate still further in that no jeal-
ousy nor disappointment can be en-
gendered by Its selection, as 1t is re-
mote from large cities, and is yet cen
tral as regards population and indus
trial and commercial interests. 1t Is
expected that active operations for
putting the plan into execution will
begin by Sept, 18th. 1t is stated that
all Masons through their Blue Lodges
will be fully informed relative to the
standing of its projectors, both as men
and Masons, and that catalogues will
explain all details
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-09-13

Statistics received at the Bureau OF
Indian Affairs at Washington disclose
some interesting facts in regard to the
social conditions of these wards of the
Nation that are not generally known,
and go to show, maintains the Trenton
IN. j. American, that under fair treat
ment the Indian is capable of a good
deal more civilization than has been
suspected or believed. There are 247,-
600 Indians in the country. OF these
300 are engaged in farming, stock
raising and other civilized pursuits.
During the last year they raised H.
722, CSC bushels of wheat, 1873, 23O
bushels of corn and other grain, and
vegetables in like proportion. They
marketed 80, 233, 600 feet of lumber !;
they own 205, S44 head of cattle, l.
263, 633 sheep and goats, and the value
of products of Indian labor sold by
them is estimated at 81. 300, SIT. OF
the 247, 1000 Indians, $4,000 are self
supporting, and $4,000 pay taxes, live
outside the reservations, and are
counted in the general population. At
the last election about %, 900 Indians
voted. About 80, 900 are church mem
bers. According to this, the old theory
of the Western people, and one pretty
generally accepted elsewhere, that
dead Indians are the only good ones
will have to be revised.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-09-13
BLIND PIPES.
How the City of Chicago. H.. Has
Been RObbPd


Slowly but surely the civic federation and
the city administration of Chicago. H., are
pilng up evidence Of gigantic frauds COM
mitted against the Chicago water depart
ment. The developments were OF the most
sensational character, and corroborate the
assertions made that during the past five
wears the city has been deprived Of more than
81, 0OO, 0O0 Of revenue.
In addition to securing additional proof of
the existence and use of six-iuch water pipe
discharging 100000 gallons Of water day
into the Norris packing plant az 42d and
Loomis streets. the representatives, Of the city
and the Civic federation discovered another
siN-inch blind pipe connecting with the city
main at 42d street and Ashland avenue. and
running into the heart of the district occu-
pied by the swift factories, wlich cover FORTY
acres of ground.
1t is not yet known where this blind pipe
terminates, or how many branch feeders are
connected with it. II does account, however
for the loss of l.500. 600 gallons OF water
daily, representing a loss in the city of
$4,000 year. This, with a siX-inch pipe
discovered at the Morris packing house. re-
presents a Joss of $50. 900 a wear The Off
cials conducting the investigation assert that
there are still other secret pipes. and the
search will be continued until the whole in
tricate and fraudulent system sh all have been
exposed.
According to Ed Morris water receipts his
establishment uses 300, 900 900 gallons year.
Counting 300 working days to the year, this
is 100000 gallons day. Engineer Ericsson
estimates that the siX-ineh pipe discovered
at the Morris works will. under normal pres
sure, discharge ,250 900 gallons day of ten
hours. 1t is apparent that if the city pumps
5O,0O0000 gallons OF water every day into
the stockyards district, the other pack
ers are using vastly more water than the
Morris plant Commissioner Kent declines
to give out the figures showing the amount
of water used by the various packing estab-
lishments. and it is safe SAY that the records
will not credit the other half-dozen packing
plants with the remaining $4,000, 900 gallons
of water
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-09-13

The hotels of Boston are excellent
as far as they go, but it would have
been very handy to have had the great
new hotel projected on the corner of
fremont and Boylston streets dur
ing the recent demonstration. 1t is
to be hoped that this will be pushed
forward rapidly. There is an increas-
ing desire to visit Boston on the part
of our brethren in other portions Of the
country. There has always been curl
osity to enter "the Cradle of Liberty"
and to see the spots which were identi-
fed with the beginning of the struggle
for national independence. The large
number of people who have come
here for the first time this year have,
many of them, gained new idea of
the general attractiveness Of our city
i'll its more modern features. It's har-
Dor and its suburbs are unsurpassed
on the continent in beauty, and there
Is reason to believe that the cordial
effort on the part of the people to
make their stay agreeable has had its
effect Boston is to be more sum
mer resort than ever before in the re-
maining years Of the century, and it
is full time that the accommodations
afforded visitors should be increased.
The hotel which purposes to do this
on large scale could not he better
located for such purpose.