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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
rhymes the Thing.
New York Times.

America is the greatest poetry pro-
ducing country on the face of the globe
newspapers confirms what is intimated by
the city press. 1t was always so from the
time of the publication of 1.-THE Female
Poets of Maine" down to the urban iInita-
tors of Browning and Kipling. In other
languages rhythm is the essential element
to verse; in America it is rhyme. Poets here
can't get along without it, To rhyme grace
fully; that is, without too great a distor-
ton of pronunciation, should be the youth
full poets first study. For, no matter how
harmonious his phrasing, how grammati-
cal his construction, if he can't make cer-
tain words jingle, he hears from the critics.
There are certain books published, written
by certain gentlemen, who possess q large
vocabulary and musical ear, called rhynl-
ing dictionaries. With these volumes in bet
ter circulation. there is no reason why
America should not break her own record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
rhe redernl nuiIaing Proiect.

Another effort will be made at the COM
ing session of Congress to get an appro-
priation for a federal building for Indian-
apolis Senator Turpie will introduce an
other bill In the Senate, asking for an APP
preparation Of s2,OOO,O0O The Board of Trade
will appointsa committee of three or five
to go to Washington in support of the
measure, and President Kinney says he
wants to get a committee that will stay
with the bill until it passes or Congress
adjourns. During the last session and the
extra session of last spring the House of
Representatives squelched every public
building bill that came before it. What the
policy of the present House will be upon
the matter OF appropriations for public
buildings nobody yet knows.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
A Gratifying Exhibit.

The report of V. T. Malott, receiver of the
Vandalia line, for the month of September,
filed in the United States Court yesterday,
shows:
Cash on hand Sept l, 1897. ........ 1920 929. IL
Receipts during the month.......... 636. 402.57
AOtdl 900 ,ool.oc
Disbursements during month. ....... 615 227. IS
Cash on hand Sept. 30, 1897. ...... .$242 103. SO
From Nov. IA, 1896. to Sept 80, 1897. ten
months and seventeen days, the receipts
were &C. 49,. 07363 and the disbursements 49,
1S8,969.SO. This property was put into Mr..
Malott's charge by Judge Woods Nov IA,
1886, and up to Oct. 80, 1S97-the figures for
the month of october being closely esti-
mated-a profit of $64, 9l3-S7 is shown to the
L. II. & /. after the payment Of interest on
the I. H. g. l. bonds, rentals Of leased lines,
the making of large expenditures for re-
neWals ana betterments and the performing
of all obligations that accrued during the
receivership except as to the guarantees on
the bonds of the Terre Haute & Peoria
Railroad, Indiana & Lake Michigan Rail-
way and on one class of bonds of the Terre
Haute & Logansport Railroad. During the
corresponding period of the previous year
there was a loss to the T. H. q L. of $21O,-
972
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

business. Just how the Union Pacific in
tends to get its share of the business the
other lines do not see, for their arrangement
includes all of the steamship lines, and
these lines are to turn over to the clearing
house all of the immigrants that they carry
across the Atlantic. 1t is reported also that
a small snag has been struck in the French
line of transatlantic steamships. which has
expressed a desire to pull out of the ar
rangement. 1t is generally thought, how
ever, that the French lines will be kept in
the agreement without much trouble. In
case however, that the agreement with the
steamship companies falls to the ground the
roads will not allow the steamship agents in
New York to route their business for them
They will handle ii all through the eHring
house and will not let the steamship m
panies have the first say regarding the way
in which Ii shall he routed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
EDWARD A. MosELEY. Secretary.
SAFETY APPLIANCE.s.

Notice Is hereby given that the indiana. Deca-
tar & Western Railway Company has applied to
the Interstate-cemmerce Commission for an ex-
tension OF time beyond Jan. /, 1898. within which
they are required to equip their freight cars with
couplers and power train brakes under Sections
and of act approved March 2. 1893 reat-
ms to the equipment Of cars used in interstate
commerce with such safety appliances. and that
q hearing upon such application will be held at
the office Of the commission in Washington, d. c..
on Dec. /, 1887. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
At that hearing all persons interested for or
against the granting OF the relief prayed for will
be heard either in person by attorney. and they
may file with the commission affidavits, state
nnents or arguments for in opposition to said
petition on or before such date. BY order OF the
commission.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
Lower than ocean Rates.

On Nov. 20 lake navigation will practically
close, and freight officials of all-rail lines
look for an increased business east. A fall
lacy which is commonly held is that ocean
transportation is the cheapest in the world,
but figures show that transportation on
the great lakes is actually cheaper at pres
ent than transportation by ocean freight
steamers. The average actual freight rates
from New York to Liverpool for nine years
past have been SIS per ton (of 1900 pounds),
or SAB cents per bushel of wheat. The av-
erage actual grain rate from Chicago to
Buffalo for the past five years has aver
aged l37 cents per bushel, or 40 cents per
ton. The distance from Chicago to Buffalo
is 929 miles From New York to Liverpool
it is $500 miles, in round numbers. Thus
the rate from New York to Liverpool is
equivalent to SIT mills per ton mile, and
the Chcago-Buffalo rate is equivalent to
4S4 mills per ton mile.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
ODD FELLOWS BUILDING AT INDIAN
APOLIS.

Sealed proposals will be received until the close
Of Dec. a. 1897 and opened on the following day
indianapolis at O'clock p. m, for all the labor
and materials required for the construction of
the new Odd Fellows building at said city of In
dianapo SIN accordance. with the plans, draw
ings and specifications made by Messrs A. w.
Rush q Son. on file at said grand secretary Of
fee, l. o. o, F., at indianapolis, Ind. Bidders
can procure blanks, forms and other information
upon Which proposals must be made at the Of
hce ct said grand secretary, or from said archi-
tects at their Office either at Grand Rapids. Mich.
or Indianapolis.
The right Is reserved to reject any and all bids.
or to waive any defect informally in any bid,
should It be deemed In the interest Of the owners
OF said property to do
Proposals must be inclosed in sealed envelopes,
furnished as above and addressed to the under
signed, in the manner set forth in blank form.
GEO. SHIRTS.
Chairman Building Committee l. o. o. F..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
SAFETY APPLIANCES.

Notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania
Company has applied to the Inter state commerce
Commission for extension of time beyond Jan.
/, 1885, within which they required to equip
their freight cars with automatic couplers and
power or train brakes under Sections and of
an act approved March 2 1888, relating TO the
equipment of cars used In interstate commerce
with such safety appliances, and that hearing
upon said application will be had at the Office
OF the commission in Washington, d. c., on Dec.
], 1887, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
At that hearing all persons interested for or
against the granting Of the RELIEF prayed for viii
be heard either in person or by attorney, and they
may file with the commission afTidavits, state
meEts or arguments for in opposition to said
petition on or before such date. By order of the
commission.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

The Southeastern Passenger Association,
in session at Washington yesterday. decided
to- continue the "homeseekers' and
settlers rates from Northwestern points
to the Southeast during the rest of the Win
ter The railroads of that district have been
making strenuous efforts to secure better
cass of settlers and have established in
dustrial offices throughout the entire coun-
try. Rates were also agreed on for the
movement of the military to New Orleans
on account of the Mardi Gras festivities.
The rates for the general public viii be
fixed at the next meeting. A rate of one fare
for the round trip was agreed upon to Chat
tanooga, Tenn. on account of the meeting
of The department of superintendent of the
National Education Association. The rate
committee was waited on by a delegation
from the Travellers Protective Association.
who urged that the commercial travellers be
permitted the privilege of an interchange of
mileage tickets. The committee refused to
state what action, if any. had been taken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

Mildred reads the Marriages.
Her interest in them never fails
Father reads the Politics"
And mother reads the Bargain sales"
Arthur reads the Sporting News''-
His special hobby is baseball
save the rlan who reads the proofs.
No one living reads 1t ALL
Bridget reads the small ad. page"
Looking for better place;
Agnes reads the murders. and the
Tales of men in deep disgrace.
Ethel reads the lists of guests
At the big Van Aston ball
Save the man who reads the proofs,
No one living reads it all.
Forty pages every week,
Eight long columns to the page,
To read everything would add ISIS
A full twelyemonth to your age.
So each one reads his special part,
Then he lets the paper fall.
Pity for him who reads the proofs,
For he has to read 1t ALL
--Somerville Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

The board of control of the Joint Traffic
Association was in session in New York
yesterday. Among the subjects discussed
was that of passenger and freight rates
east and west-bound, which have been in
a chaotic condition for some time. Other
subjects considered were the relations of
the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacihc rail-
roads to the Joint Traffic Association, and
the matter Of excess fares charged on fast
trains between the seaboard and Mississippi
valley cities. On this latter point the roads
are said to have decided on a reduction,
but before 1t is announced it must have
the associations authorization.
President Depew, of the New York Gen.
trail Railroad, presided at the meeting.
Other prominent railroad men present were
President Ledyard, of the Michigan Gen.
trail; President Galloway, of the Lake
Shore; President z. B. Thomas, of the Erie;
President and Receiver J. K. Cowen, of the
Baltimore & Ohio; President Bacon, of the
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern; Vice Pres
ident Hayden, of the New York Central;
Freight Manager Joyce, of the PennSylva-
MIA; Traffic Manager Hyeman, of the Della
Traffic Manager Reeves, of the Grand
Trunk; Receiver Oscar Murray and c. S.
White of the Baltimore & Ohio, and Cen
eral Manager Hudart, of the Grand Rapids
& Iowa. Chairman Depew called the meet
ing to order shortly after II o'clock at the
conclusion of conferences on the part of
some of the presidents. The report of the
special passenger agreement committee was
presented and that showed their failure to
agree on any final plan for the restriction
of the pass list The committee acknowl-
edged that the only way to stop pass abuse
was the absolute cutting off of that privi-
lege. but it was suggested that the compa-
MES continue on the same lines as pro-
vided by the old trunk line pass agreement
which required applications to be Endorsed
by the chief officials of the roads. 1t was
decided to continue the committee and the
pass question was referred back to il for
future consideration and report. Trunk Line
Commissioner Goddard, on behalf of the
West-bound conference committee, reported
that the west-bound rate situation had ma
ter1ally improved by reason of the com
mittees labors in that direction and that
committee was also continued.
The chairman of the east bound commit
tee reported more uniform observance of
the established rates from st. Louis since
the last meeting, and 1t was believed that
further meeting of that committee would
improve the situation. The resignation of
Garrett A. Hobart as one of the arbitrators
of the association, to take effect on the APP
pointment of his successor, was presented
and action thereon will be deferred until
the next meeting. The subject of the rela-
lions of the lake lines to the parallel-rail
carriers was presented, with a view to the
better understanding of this subject prior
TO the opening of navigation in 1885, and a
committee of five was appointed to give
consideration thereon and report at the next
meeting. Tine question of east-bound rates
from Chicago and adjacent functions was
referred to a committee of Chicago presi-
dents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
LONG RUNS FOR ENGINES
DOUBTFUL WHETHER ANYTHING
HAS BEEN GAINED BY THE CHANGE.
The Lowest transportation Rates
Report of Receiver MaIott, of the
VandaIia, for September.

Much has been said about long runs for
locomotives, and in all parts of the country
the experiment is being tried. Still superin-
tendents of motive power and master me-
chanics have not settled the question as to
whether anything is really gained by the
new departure. Although it is but eighteen
months since the long runs were introduced
there is wide diversity of opinion as to
their utility The first long run ever made
by one locomotive was over the Pennsyl-
vania and Vandalia lines. In October, 1874
Thomas Scott, then president of the Penn
sylvania lines, telegraphed to William r.
Mckeen, then president of the Vandalia,
that the Pennsylvania had just turned out
of it's own shops very fine passenger en-
CINE and a new train entire, and he was,
with other Pennsylvania officials, DESTROYS
Of running solid train, hauled by one en-
CINE, from Jersey City to St. Louis without
change of locomotive or crew, the Vandalia
to furnish pilot for the train over it's line.
favorable answer was given, and Presi-
dent Scott and party made the round trip
on schedule time and safely. An amusing
incident Is connected with this run. The
afternoon the telegram was sent President
McKeen and General Manager Simpson
were en- route home from Cleveland, where
lHSy HaQ DSen on business. lney Tedcneu
Indianapolis late in the evening and Mr..
Mckeen went to his hotel, Major Simpson
stopping at his office, where he found the
telegram. 1t being late, he deferred deliv-
ering it to Mr.. McKeen until morning, and
before he delivered it Mr.. McKeen read its
contents in the morning Journal. Mr.. Simp-
son was much vexed and declared he would
not drop the matter until he discovered the
operator who gave the contents of the tele-
gram to the Journal reporter, and the opera
tor was discharged. The operator is now
the chief train dispatcher on one of the
trunk lines, and was overheard by the re-
porter when reading what had gone over
the wire to his superior officer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
National Military Home, Indiana,

Treasurers Office, Nov r. 1897.
sealed proposals will be received at this Office
Tor Subsistence supplies until noon, Dec. g. 1897,
for furnishing and delivery OF supplies at Marion
Branch National Home ID. V. S., quantities to
be Increased 10 per cent. II required during the
execution of the contract.
Standards can be examined. and printed instruc-
tons anG specifications and blank proposals will
be supplied upon application to this office. Sam
pies presented by bidders will not be considered
unless same are called for in specifications The
right is reserved to reject any or all proposals. or
to waive any informalities therein.
Envelopes containing proposals should be in
dorsed: Proposals for supplies, N. H. d. V. s.,
and addressed to the undersigned
Bids aggregating over $500 must be accompanied
by a certified check payable to the undersigned
treasurer for at least per cent. OF the amount
thereof. which check win be forfeited to the Ma
tional Home for D. V. s. in case the successful
bidder refuses falls to enter into contract as
required; otherwise to be returned to the bidder.
H o. HEICHERT. Treasurer.
JfISTIN III. CHAPMAN. Governor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

The suit of the Socialer Turnverein against
Lorenz Schmidt, Henry Bauer and c.
Gompf to quiet the title in a piece of prop
erty at Virginia avenue and Maryland
street was decided at Noblesville yesterday
in favor of the plaintiff. The suit went to
Hamilton county on change of venue. The
property in litigation is valued at $4,000.
The defendants, Lorenz Schmidt, Henry
Bauer and c. Gompf, were former trustees
of the old Turnverein Association, but re-
tired from Office in 1878. AfterWard they
left the society and claimed they held the
property in question in trust for Individual
courts decision is to quiet the title to the
property iii the organization. The case has
been pending in the courts for four years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
FOR Malicious Prosecution.

Harry N. Atkinson began an action in the
Superior Court yesterday against James w.
and Robert L. Haughey for alleged mali
cious persecution. He AYERS the defendants
charged him with disposing of mortgaged
property without notifying the purchaser
of the incumbrance. The plaintiff says he
was arrested, tried and acquitted of the
charge and now demands damages in the
S1lra of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
Zee Gets n &I25 Verdict.

In the suit of Frank D. Fee against the
Monarch Supply Company and David Cur
tain, manager. the jury yesterday returned
a verdict for the plaintiff assessing his
damages at 1925. Fee was employed as a
clerk by the Monarch Supply Company He
becamel involved in an argument with the
manager and a fight was the result. Fee
claimed he was brutally assaulted, and
brought suit for 81 900 damages.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

The rates between Chicago and st. Paul
and Minneapolis are in as bad a situation as
they can be without a declaration of open
war between the roads. The business is
now being carried on practically basis of
So for one way, and the passenger fixes his
fare just about as many times as the rail-
road man from whom he purchases his
ticket The competition is SO keen that in
ducements are Offered to purchasers of
tickets even at the low rates that are being
Ha
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

The Appellate Court yesterday decided
that Ira Osborne. trustee of Jefferson town
ship. Elkhart county. does not have to pay
warrant of $500 issued to George NJ. Ray
Tor reading circle library. The warrant is
held by the Trust National Bank of Elk
mart and 1t set up the allegation that Os-
borne had told it the warrant was all right
The court holds the warrant, being issued
Tor reading circle library, was invalid on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
strong Man Irving says in a

Strong Man Irving says in a
late interview, keep away from
Coffee" Athletic trainers uni
versaIIy say the same. A weak
heart and short breath teach the
lesson. The standard beverage in
Athletic Circles is Postum Cereal
Coffee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
Sine Know that Much.

Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph-
81 see" said Miss Northside, that the
Governor of Pennsylvania has been on the
Chickamauga battlefield and Methodist
range"
Methodist ranger" repeated Miss Man
chester. Don't you mean Missionary
well. I knew it was something about
church affairs"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

An attempt was made to rob the residence
Of s. w. Apple, 1926 North Senate avenue,
early yesterday morning. A man was seen
trying to force window, but some pedes-
trians frightened him away.
A burglar was more successful at the barn
in the rear of 1912 North Pennsylvania
street. There a revolver and some clothing
belonging to Frank Brown, hostler, were
taken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
UNION STATION SOLICITING.
Even Birds Hackmen Will Not BE
Permitted to DO IT..

In deciding the case against Albert Blake
of the Bird Transfer Company, charged
with soliciting business inside the Union
Station, Judge Allen yesterday found in
favor of the city. The court fined Blake 81
and costs. The case came up from the city
Police Court ana had been pending for two
years The lower court decided against the
city. This decision does not prohibit the
transfer company from maintaining an
office inside the station. 1t is understood
an appeal is to be taken from the Circuit
Court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

Building Inspector Bunting has asked the
'ity attorney to proceed against the Indian
polls Light and Power Company for volat-
ng the anti-smoke ordinance. This is to
be test case
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

Special Judge Higgins, of Room l, SUI
perior Court yesterday heard argument on
material points of law presented in the
suit of the receiver of the Indiana Banking
company against John c. Wright and John
G. New. The court decided during the
day that the statute of limitation was not.
q bar to the suit. The court further held
cealing a fraud
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
Philharmonic Club omcers.

The reorganized Philharmonic Club has
elected officers for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: Conductor, Mr. Edward Neil; presi-
dent, Homer H. Van VIE; vice president,
Charles Green; secretary, G. G. Ebert
treasurer, j. B.. HolIzclaw; librarian, A. +.
Spencer; music committee, w. M. Kunkle,
w. L. Evans, Howard Talbot and Charles
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

A dispatch from Charlottesville says:
When the Midland Railroad was first built
John r. Peff.er, a farmer of Scott township,
Montgomery county, was promised 81 80
for right of way through his farm. 1t was
not paid and he got judgment, also not paid.
Now he has asked that a receiver be APP
pointed, and the court has it under advise
ment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
n,,v RracIxett,s Comnlofnt.

Mary Bracket in the Superior Court. has
sued Sidney G. Bracket for support. The
Big Four Railroad and ten other defend
ants who, it is alleged. are indebted to her
husband, are named in the complaint.
Bracket, it Is alleged, is employed by the
Big Four Railroad Company at a salary of
SAD a month. The plaintiff charges Bracket
with desertion, and asks that she be al
lowed the sum of $25 a month out of the
money due him for the support of herself
and child.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

FINANCIAL.
Scs~N~@~S~~N~>~>>~~~~~N
LoANs-Aoney on mortgages Z. 3. SAiLES
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

A lecture on 1.-The City as Guardian of
Health" by DR.. John N. Hurry, will be
given this evening at o'clock in the lee
ture room at Plymouth Church. These lee
lures on city government are given on the
third Wednesday evening of each month.
and are open to the public
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
The Maennerchor Concert.

The Mannerchor will give its first concert
of the season at it's hall next Monday under
the direction of Louis Erghott, of Cincin-
natl Among the soloists will be Hugh Nc
Gibeny, Edward Nell and Miss Rebecca
Goldberg of Cincinnati.