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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
MUST NOT WEAR STARS.
safety Board Refuses Petition of Mer-
chant Polfcenen

chant Policemen
The Board of Safety last night adversely
decided the old question of the expediency
Of the general use of the police star badge.
just as every other board had decided the
same question. The decision came up on
consideration Of a petition from the Mer-
chant police force for authority TO wear the
regulation badge for the sake of its moral
influence against the class that fears a
bluecoat in brass buttons and a star badge.
The petition has been pressed upon every
board. The reason for denying it is that
the badge, if allowed to be promiscuously
worn, is sometimes displayed by men who
are not responsible to authority in the same
degree as the regulars and cannot be con-
trolled. The opposition on the part of po-
lice superintendent is that sometimes men
rot regular policemen have been found in
saloons. or in a drunken condition, While
wearing the star, and the public jumps to
the conclusion that some member of the
regular force is misconducting himself, and
this. they say, brings discredit and dis
grace upon the force. The board, there
fore, not only refused the Merchantmen
permission TO wear the star, but made an
order to the effect that the police powers of
any one found wearing the star. and not a
regular member OF the force, will be taken
away.
Thomas j.. Nielan was appointed food in
spector on the recommendation Of the Board
OF Health. A. l.. Stephenson. the colored
man appointed In place of William Wheeler,
was removed, and Ernest Smith was ap-
pointed in his place. Stephenson was one of
the new appointees of the board whose APP
pointment subjected the board to much criti-
cism. Smith was coachman for II. II. Nc
Lean, OF the Citizens Street-railroad Com
pany.
A committee OF real estate agents called
on the board and reported that numerous
depredations had been committed in vacant
houses, and they asked better police protec-
ton. The board referred the complaint to
the superintendent OF police, and asked the
agents to furnish the police with a list of
houses vacant, so that more attention may
be given them. II. r. Smith, a fireman,
and Ezra Hamilton, a policeman, were al
lowed TO change places. The board adopted
a stringent rule regarding allowing bills to
become delinquent. 1t was directed that all
private bills which MEMBERS Of the police
and fire force refuse to pay be fled with
the chiefs OF these departments and the
payment will be enforced. The board de-
clared that Ii would not c~ountenance dead
beating. Police powers were granted 10 A.
p Manor for the United States Pension
Building, Simon GuntZ for Mozart Hall. Au-
gust Tamm for the basement OF the court
house. Silas o. Ray for the Salvation Army
Hall, Robert Campbell for the Park Thea
ter and Jacob Sonenberger for the Hebrew
Temple.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
Monthly City Statistics.

A number OF monthly reports were filed
with the Board Of Safety yesterday. The
report of Superintendent OF Police Colbert
shows that during the month there were
361 arrests, of whom 2S4 were white and
81 black, of whom 3S7 were male and "a
female. and of whom "a were under twenty
years OF age. The report of Police Matron
Buchanan shows very few brought in her
department, but indicates that many out
side cases were investigated. The report
from the Police Court shows 497 cases, of
which 161 went to the workhouse and twen-
ty-six TO the grand jury. The last report
of Building Inspector Pendergast shows
in value We're issued during the month
The fire department answered fifty-nine
alarms, Travelled 722 miles and laid out
u. I21 feet of hose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
A Report on Hose.

The fire department is giving much con-
Germ at present TO the Board of Safety.
The board intends making Improvements"
in the department. A great deal of conf
dence is being placed in Chief Webster. The
latter has for years recommended the pur-
chase Of more fire hose and a water tower,
and the board agrees with him, the matter
Of money being the only thing TO consider.
Yesterday Mr.. Webster made to the board
a statement of the condition Of the hose in
the department. He has already recon-
mended to the board the immediate pur-
chase Of more hose. His report indicates
that there are $50 feet Of Phoenix rubber
hose in the department, which he labels as
unreliable. He says this hose is we'll
enough where a department has reels upon
which to place 1t, but it does not give the
best OF service where wagons are used and
the hose has to be bent. There are a few
bad sections of Sterling and Bake fabric
hose in the department which should be re-
placed. The report shows that the bad sec
tions of the last-named brands have seen
long and hard service. Fully three-fourths
OF the hose in use is regarded by Mr.. Web
Ster as good
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
Grass Plat Must Remain.

Henry Thudium. in behalf of the property
owners OF New Jersey street between Mas
sachusetts avenue and Fort Wayne avenue,
who urged the placing OF the sidewalks
next to the curbs, appeared before the
Board of Works yesterday morning to offer
a protest. According to Mr.. Thudium, w.
III. III. Miller owns property at the inter-
section of Massachusetts, avenue and Mr..
Miller is proposing to construct a brick
sidewalk from the cement walk to his
property line. The property owners OF the
street believe this brick would spoil the
whole effect, SO a vigorous protest is en-
tered. Mr.. Thudium said the laying of the
brick would be contrary to specifications.
which call for sod. The city engineer was
instructed by the board to see that the
specifications are strictly carried out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
A TRIP IN THE DUNGEON,
As n Result County Commissioners
VIII Make Repnfrs.

The County Commissioners visited the
dungeon last evening; hat is. they Wis
tied that portion of the courthouse occu-
pied by the city offices. The purpose OF
the visit was TO consider repairs. a short
conference was held with the Board OF
Works. Ii is announced that the basement
is to be cleaned. some of the floor relaid,
the marble columns freshly veneered and
much paint spread on places needing 1t
the most. The Improvements are to be
quite extensive, and besides the basement
Is 10 be lighted by electricity. The ques-
ton OF cutting down the courthouse yard
is also being gently agitated. and IL the
wishes OF those who occupy the basement
Is consulted the yard will come down. that
light may shine in at the windows.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

have come TO notice where 1t appeared that
injustice was done certain parties. fester-
day Ii developed that one lot on Buchanan
street had been assessed so for a main
sewer In the first alley north of the street.
The assessments were fixed by Mr.. Jeup. at
the time assistant city engineer. but now
acting engineer. There have been other In
stances where the present system seems
wrong. and the whole matter will be consid-
cred during the long winter days, when I'M
provements will be few and the Board of
Works will have a vast amount of time i'm
which TO think. Mr.. Taggart is not ready
TO talk regarding the question at present.
Since his election so many things have come
up for consideration, chief of which, Of
course, has been the disposition Of offices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
1T REscINDED IT'S GIFT.
Board of Works and washington-
Street bridge Advertising.

The action of the Board of Works in
granting permission to a painter to paint
signs all over the old National bridge has
resulted in resolutions being passed by the
directors of the Commercial Club. The
latter. organization. with an eye to the in
terests of the city, yesterday presented the
GLOWING to the board:
Resolved. That 1t be respectfully sub
mitted TO the Board of Public Works thai,
I'm the opinion of the directors of the
Commercial Club, it is unfortunate that
any part of the public buildings or bridges
should be let for advertising purposes"
After reading the resolution the board re-
called the permission granted the painter.
and regret was expressed. 1t is thought
that the action will be rescinded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
Dust on Meridian-street Cedar.

Some Of the residents OF North Meridian
street complain because the sand and dust
has been allowed to lay on the new block
pavement. A majority of the work has
been done for some time and the blocks
have had ample time to settle. The resi-
dents of the street suggest that before the
work is accepted the sand be cleaned off
and the pavement examined by an expert.
This desire was expressed in a letter to the
board yesterday written by L. @. Cornelius.
is very annoying, he says: I'VE are be-
ginning to wonder. why your board does not
was referred to the city engineer, who is
TO say if IL is not time for the Sane to be
swept off the blocks. 1t is the opinion Of
many who have examined the pavement
that 1t is the best cedar block work ever
done in the West.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
IN LINE WITH HIS POLICY.
Jack Manning VIII Look After Lii

Patrolman Jack" Manning has been de-
tailed as license inspector, and yesterday he
began his official duties by familiarizing
himself with the saloon licenses Of the
city. Harry Wallace. who has been filing
the position, will be assigned to patrol duty.
Manning was a member of the force at the
time Mr.. Powell took charge of affairs. He
was not discharged and his record as a
policeman was clean but IL was told by his
friends as a reason for his resignation that
he did not care to identify himself with the
enforcement-of-law administration. He has
a wide acquaintance with peddlers and
saloon men, and these qualifications prob
ably led TO his appointment as Inspector.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
auestion of yerncity,

Chicago papers report that a question Of
veracity has arisen between Francis Muir
ply, the temperance evangelist. and Rev.
r.. S. Martin, pastor OF the W-estern-avenue
Methodist Church. The preacher declares
that Mr.. Murphy failed TO keep an engage
ment at his church for Sunday night last,
leaving the city without giving him notice.
Mr.. Murphy says that he notified Mr.. Mar
tin that he would not be there after re-
ceiying a letter from Mr.. Martin releas-
ing him from the engagement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
Municipal Notes.

The assessment rolls for the st. Clair
street pavement have been approved.
Cement walks on Massachusetts avenue,
from New York street to College avenue,
have been completed at a cost of SECS. 81.
The cement walks on Delaware street,
from Washington TO Virginia avenue, cost
81. OiO. 16. The asphalt pavement on Tenth
street, from Talbot TO Central avenue,
amounted TO $10,1S7.52.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
Town and city superintcndent..

The sixth annual meeting of the town and
city superintendents of Indiana will be held
at the Denison House ON Nov. Z, s and 3.
The first session will occur at 7:3o p. m.
Thursday. The report OF the committee on
course of study will be made the special
topic OF the occasion. Edward Ayres is
president OF the association and b. F. Moore
chairman of the executive committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

The residents of North Pine street want
the roadway put in its former condition.
A brokehU stone roadway was made and
then a sewer was put down. The property
owners have had TO pay for both and all
they have TO show for the Improvement is
a ridge down the center of the street. They
know the sewer is underneath, but they
want the street repaired. The engineer has
been ordered to get after the sewer con-
frap f0rQ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
Hi. Conscience Twitched Him.

The State OF Indiana received yesterday
through the Governor a remittance of s.,
sent by a member of the Indiana National
Guard. n ender said the money was
due the State for fines assessed against
him. and that he would feel better after
IL had been paid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

arrested. The woman who caused the raid
claimed that her husband was In the house.
She said she had found letters which the
Houston woman had written TO her hus-
band. and produced one of the missives as
proof of her charges. The husband was
not found in tie house, but the women
were slated on the usual charge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
History of the Hinshaw Case.

A history of the Hinshaw case appeared
yesterday under the title of the Belle
vile Tragedy" The book is compiled by
Charles K. Mavity, of the Journal, chiefly
from the accounts furnished the Journal.
No attempt is made to throw new light
on the ruzzling case, merely a concise his
tory of the case being given, that the read
er may judge for himself. The book IL
for sale at news stands and book stores.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
Oppo.e. Annexing Irvington.

Mayor Taggart does not favor The prop
osition TO annex Irvington to the city just
at present. He says the unimproved land
between the town and city would have to
be taken in, and fire and police protection
would have to be extended. Irvington, he
says, has a debt of $4,000, and Indianapolis
is not hunting debt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
JEuP FIXED THE ASSESSMENTS.
The board Of Works Does Not Think
His System Perfect.

Mayor Taggart and members of the Board
OF Works have given the present method of
Improvement assessments some thought.
Several members OF the administration do
Aot believe that the system Is perfect. for
Ia the last few weeks = number OF cases
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

Henry A. Afford died yesterday OF hasty
consumption. aged forty-three years. He
lived at No. 1914 Massachusetts avenue.
Afr. Afford was born in this city. and for
with the United States Pension Onlcc. He
leaves a wife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
On n VIC. CompInint.

\ well-dressed and refined-looking woman
visited the station house yesterday after
noon and caused the police to raid the re-
sort at No. 2 Erie street, just in the
rear OF the station. Minnie Houston.
Nellie Wallace and Mary Douglass were
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
They May Read These Charters

That light may fall on the basement Of
the courthouse, $50 copies Of the city
charter have been ordered. the work to be
lone by the Journal Printing Company at
the rate of 80 cents per copy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

No money. but pieces OF sheet music.
at our special sale on Thursday and FRI
day. Four thousand different pieces, and all
60 at 10 cents a copy. Wulschner 4 Son.
Music Dealers, rs and 80 North Pennsyl-
rania street,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

Arkansas Prairie Hay.
Splendid feeding hay; cheap. Frank f. James, 10
113 North Delaware street. Phone 36.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

Dun1ap's Celebrated Hats,
Silk and derby, the best hats mad Sea
toms hat store.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

Ifan and reclean all Of my oats. Best I'm the mar
Phone 1896.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

America makes the finest brand of cham.
payne. Cooks Extra Dry Imperial. 1t is
delicious, fruity and pure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
Feed Dustless Oats.

You Can Have Your
Engraved copper plate invitations and calling card
made at ". Is. Burford's, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

sohmer Pianos. Cariin q Lennox, 81 Z. Market.
FOR Fine Cigars. PERSONS. Il North Penn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

Hardwood Mantels. Crates. Jno NJ. Lilly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

Insure your home in the Glens Falls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07

That beats the busy Zee, who only i'm
proves each shining hour" We utilize
every minute in the hour. and all the BUSH
ness hours Of the day, at our
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-07
Furniture and
Wall Paper

further up Pennsylvania street, and also
upstairs. over Pearson's Music Store, oppo-
site the Denisor House. At both places we
are making prices that make IL an induce
ment TO you to make business for us and
profits for yourself, and so make both of
US happy.
You are invited TO call all day.
Enter without knocking.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-07-26

Picnic and TOurnament.-There
will be tournament and picnic in Hutton's
woods, near Choppers station, this county,
on Saturday, August 8, 1896, for the benefit
of St Roses Church. The riding will com.
mence promptly at 10 O'clock, A M. En-
trance fee: Experts, 81; amateurs, 81.
Prizes: Experts, 50, "a, So and 81 anna
teurs, saddle, lap-robe, bride, whip and
spurs. Judges: David NJ. Monroe, Henry
Griffith and Perrie e. Waters; A. W.
fancy, Choppers, Maryland, chief marshal !;
aides, Robert l.. Hickerson, w. Carroll
Diamond, Harry M. Boland, Jos. A. fancy
and James Maughlin heralds, John s. Lar
comb, Jr. and Herbert Waters. The charge
to the knights will be delivered by Aexan-
der Kigour, Of Rockville, and the corona
ton address by Raymond A. Heiskell, of
the Washington Bar. The dancing will be
under the management of the following
committee: Howe Totten, Charles I'll. Will
son, Samuel Blunt, W. Carroll Diamond,
Lloyd Dorsey, r. Dorsey Trundle, Bowie
F. Waters and John s. Larcomb, Jr; floor
managers, Bibb Brown and d. w. Baker
Music will be furnished by Washington
orchestra. Among the other attractions will
be brass band and merry go round
Dinner and refreshments will be served on
the grounds. The public are cordially in.
vited
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-07-26

large crowd was In attendance at the
second annual tournament, picnic and dance
OF the Volunteer Fire Company, which took
place on Thursday of last week in Darby's
Grove, dathersbafg. The festivities of the
day began at 10 A. NJ when there was a
full dress parade OF the company. Later
the tournament was enjoyed, seven profes.
sional knights contrasting for the purses.
Mr.. James z. b. Yeirs delivered the charge
to the knights. Mr.. James q. White
"Kmght OF BafnesRile," took first honors
Mr.. James Reed, "Knight of No Chance"
second Mr.. Joseph Harriss, knight Of
Little Daisy" third, and Mr.. Thomas Rick.
etts, "Knight of Montgomery Boy" fourth.
At 3 p. M the successful knights were
awarded their purses by Mr.. ID. w. Baker.
Mr.. Samuel Riggs made the coronation ad
dress, and Miss Bessie Selby was crowned
queen; Miss Laura Reed, first maid of
honor; Miss Bliss E imonston, second maid,
and Miss Annie Bean, fourth maid. The
evening was spent in dancing at the pavil-
ion. The Germantown Cornet Band rem
dered music. Refreshments were sold dur.
ing the day and evening, and large sum of
money was realized for the benefit Of the
company. Much credit is due Messrs.
David G.. Carlisle, Lee NJ. Lipscomb and
II. Dorsey Trundle, the committee having
charge of the affair.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-07-26

Business In the Orphans Court
The following business was transacted In
the Orphans Court:
The will of Rich'd e. Sellman, deceased
was filed TOR probate and record.
Letters of administration on the personal
estate of John W. Kelley, deceased, were
granted to Susan E. Kelley. Bond 81 900.
Lucinda Il. Pyles, administrative of Isaac
j. Pyles, deceased, and John II. Parsley,
administrator of George W. Parsley, Jr., de-.
ceased, lied inventories of the personal es-
tates and Of the real estates of their re
spectIve decedents, and were granted order
to sell the personal at public or private sale.
Baker s. Thompson, executor of Baker
Thompson, deceased, filed inventory Of per-
sonal estate, list of debts due decedent and
list Of debts due from the decedent.
William ii. Thompson, administrator Of
Horace Thompson, deceased, passed his irst
and final account Of personal estate Of de.
ceased
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-07-26
The Great Fails Electric Railway.

the Great Falls Electric Railway.
The difficulty in obtaining rights of way for
this line having been surmounted Messrs.
Langhorne, Allen & Co., contractors for the
grading of the roadbed for the Washington
and Great Falls Electric Railway, have
done considerable work. Men are working
in gangs at various points between Foxhall
road and the District line, surveying and
constructing the roadbed, cutting through
elevations and filling in the cuts.
Stables and shops have been erected,
ready for the work of track construction,
and bridge materials are beng hauled upon
the premises. The company are confident
that cars will be running by the end of
August. The route will be from the new
Union station, Georgetown, via Prospect
avenue to the Potomac, and thence along
the high bluffs to its terminus
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-07-26

Echo Meeting.-An echo meeting of
the Baptist Young Peoples Conve ntion,
was held In the Baptist Church, Rockvil lie,
on Wednesday night Of this week. The
audience was not large on account OF the
Indictment weather. The delegates and WIS.,
itors to the Convention wore badges. In
teresting reports of the great gathering OF
the B. .P.U.A. in Baltimore were made
by those who attended the Convention. The
singing was spirited and the echo was in
spring. Mrs. e. V. Robey presided.
The following programme was rendered :;
Convention song; prayer, By Rev Mr.
Baker of the Presbyterian church; "fhe
Tent and its Surroundings" paper, by Mrs.
w. C. Fowler; "The Benefits of Attending
the Convention" paper by Mrs. S. B. Haney
"The First Rally Meeting Ever Attended"
paper, by Miss Mabel Shaw; "rhe Junior
Work." paper, by Miss Lizzie Haney; 1.-THE
Sslutation of the Flags" paper, by Miss
Sallie Stricken: "Christisn Culture paper
by Miss Lucy Garrett; "a Great Sermon,
paper, by Miss Bessie Jones short talks by
Messrs. s B. Hsney and D. b. Bouic snd
the pastor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-07-26

IL Has No Equal.-U. s. Horse and
Cattle Food Condiment will purify the blood
and give them appetite-will destroy Worms.
Used and endorsed by the following horse
men and stables Col. Guy Henry, 7lh Reg-
ment, U. S. Cavalry, Fort Meyer, Va VIM.
Willis, Manager U. S. Presidents stables /;
The Adams, United States and Knox Express
Companies, Metropolitan and Belt Line Car
Stables, Wheatley Bros, and many other
leading citizens of the country. For sale
only by the agent, T.. W. Vinson, Druggist,
Rockville, Nd.