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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
GRAND JURY TO INQUIRE
JUDGE APCRAY WILL CHARGE TT IN
THE HOLT SCANDAL TO-DAY.
The Difference, as Defined by Attor-
neys, Between ga Fee and
a Felony"

When the grand jury meets to-day Judge
McCray will call its attention to the de-
velopments in the White river sewer scan
dial. and the affidavits of Royal Robinson
that Sterling r. Holt, member of the Board
of Park Commissioners, accepted $1,000 to
secure a change of the specifications for
the sewer. A number of people had sug-
gested that the grand jury be called to-
gether in special session last week to in
vestigate the matter When Judge McCray
was seen on Saturday about the matter, he
said that no action would be taken then, be-
cause, if he should call a special session
of the grand jury at that time a political
meaning might justly be given to his action.
He called attention TO the fact that the Jury
would be in session this week and said il
was his purpose to call attention to the
gravity of this case and ask the grand Jury
to sift it to the bottom without fear or
savor.
The charge contained in Mr.. Robinson S
affidavit was that when the Fulmer-Seibert
Company found that the construction of the
sewer upon the original specifications was
costing it thousands of dollars for pumping.
due to an unexpected vein of water, and ii
seemed likely that very great loss would
ensue, the company begged the city engi-
neer for a change of the specifications.
that this was refused and that later the
company gave Sterling r. Holt 5000 to
procure the change in the specifications
that the change was made and that last
week Mr.. Holt upon threat of suit to re-
cover the money, refunded it. Lawyers. in
discussing the transaction, draw the lime
between a fee and a felony at this point:
If investigation shows that Holt accepted
this money and kept it ali himself using
his persuasive power to obtain the change
II was a fee; but If he divided any part OF
the sum with any Of the officers who had To
do with making the change, IL was a felony
and all those concerned in it are indictable
for bribery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
A POLICEMAN'S BUSY DAY.
Mr.. Crabtree Sent in Five Offenders
"A saloon Fight.

Patrolman Crabtree had busy hour yes
terday afternoon and his name appears
after those of five offenders on the jail reg
ister There was fight in a saloon on
East Sixteenth street. Peter Burt, colored,
bought a bottle of gin and Fred White,
colored, drank it. They started trough
house, and John Franklin became involved
He is also colored. When Crabtree arrived
he found the first two named and called
the patrol wagon for them. The wagon had
not reached the station when he captured
the third man and brought him down on d
car.
On the way over to take a car to return
to his district the patrolman arrested two
ether men, giving the names of Fred Madi-
son, of New York. and James Stewart, of
New Haven. Madison stood in front of
Fletcher's Bank and played deaf and dumb.
Stewart worked on the sympathy of several
men and obtained small contributions for
the deaf and dumb" man. The men were
under the influence of liquor when Crabtree
took them A man who had watched their
work says they received several pieces of
money and after each gift they adjourned
to a neighbOring saloon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

A meeting of the students was held in the
Assembly Hall at Butler yesterday at noon
for the purpose OF appointing committees
to confer with committees from the other
departments of the university in regard TO
the annual debate with Indiana University.
The debate last year was of such interest
and excellence that considerable enthusiasm
was aroused and the debate established as
q permanent thing. But little interest was
pose the University of indianapolis. but this
year both the law and the literary depart
ments have commenced early TO discuss
the matter. The committee elected yester-
day TO represent the Butler student body
consists OF Mr.. Robert Hobbs, go and Mr.
Ezra Roberts. 'eS; from the faculty were
appointed Miss Keis, of the English depart
ment and Mr.. FOREST, of the sociological
department
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
POLLUTION OF THE RIVER
Will Not Endanger City's Water Sup
ply, Says DIR. Clark.

The pollution of the river again by the
strawboard works at Noblesville need Occa-
sion no alarm to the users of the public
water supply in indianapolis, says City
Sanitarian Clark Mr.. Clark says the seal
placed by the city on the intake at the
Water Company's station has not been
broken since the last pollution of the city's
water supply, when so much indignation
arose that the city was forced to act. This
seal has been inspected three times a week
since then by Board of Health officers Mr.
Clark says his recent examinations of the
V alter have shown it to be in a good con-
dition, with no trace of disease germs or
ntriteS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

Charles Baker, colored. aged about thr-
ty, fell from a second-story window at No.
172 Indiana avenue, about o'clock last
night. striking the sidewalk below. He was
supposed to be intoxicated He was in a
half conscious condition when picked Up.
DR.. S. A. Furniss was called and examined
his injuries. He found that Baker had re-
ceived bruises about the face and a rather
severe cut on the chin The physicians did
not think Baker seriously injured, but adj
Vised that he be sent 10 the city Hospital,
where he could be cared for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

number of Mayor Taggart's colored
supporters relieved their pent-up enthusi-
asm last night by turning out in a rousing
street parade. Carriages were provided for
them and they rode through the principal
streets behind a colored band. The pro-
cessIon created considerable excitement on
Indiana avenue as it passed along the
thoroughtare with Allison Sweeney at the
head. After the parade the occupants of
the carriages returned to the Yellow bridge
district with the band and enjoyed free
beer in a neighboring saloon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

to elect precinct committeeman. These in
turn elect the county ehairmen and a coun-
~ convention chooses delegates TO the dis
trict convention. This district convention
these in turn meet and elect a state chair
man. The convention to-day will probably
follow the state conference held here some
weeks ago and declare against fusion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

The Populists will hold district conven-
ton to-day to elect q member of their
state committee TO represent the Seventh
district. They have been engaged for three
weeks in building up their organization
from bottom to the top. upon what they
call the Nashville plan" This is nothing
organization that has been followed for
years by the two leading parties in Indiana.
First precinct conventions are to be held
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
A Gum stolen at Edinburg.

Marshal A. Fl. Ream and Deputy Sheriff
George Roth, of Edinburg, were in the
city last night hunting for Harry Hughes,
who. they claim, stole a fine shotgun
from Claude Legate, of that town. Hughes
spends most of his time in this city. II is
said he was sent to prison several years
200 for highway robbery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
Keen KonfortabIe.

when comfort can be had, the gentlemen
especially. who know a good comfort pro-
Queer drop in at Paul III. krausss haber-
dsshery and buy the famous DR.. Jaeger
s9nitary wool underwear. The finest gar
ments made, yet not high priced. not
scratchy, not common. Good at this time
Of the year to stop the shivers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

Charles Burgess, who murdered Henry V.
Whitock of North Victory, N. y, on Aug
G. 1895 was yesterday resentenced TO be
electrocuted in Auburn prison during the
week commencing Nov. Y.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
Personal.

The Clifford Remedy Company offers to
curs /. GOO men of the tobacco habit without
financial risk 10 themselves, if names of
anplicants are received before Nov. J..
CLIFFORD REMEDY COMPANY, Indian
apols Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
A Crnb Ample Tree in bloom.

crab apple tree is in full bloom at the
residence of John Robinson No. 1714 Bell
fontaine street, for the second time this
sea son
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

Insure with German Fire Insurance OF In
diana. General Offices. 20 South Delaware
street. Fire. tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

No picnic or outing is complete without
Cooks Imperial Champagne. extra dry. II
completes your lunch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
S1-ROUND TRIP-s1.

Via L., D. & w. Railway. Special train
leaves a. M Ticket Office No 2 West
Washington street, corner Meridian. and
Union Station.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
@NeW Fall Silks

1t is useless to tell YOU what are the new
things in Silks this fall Every one knows
how very stylish the Roman Stripes and
Scotch Plaids are, and if you will only
come and look through our stock, it will
not take you long to decide that we are
showing the prettiest assortment of any
house in the city, and at very low prices.
Tomorrow only we will give you choice
of any Plaid or Roman Stripe Silk in the
department for SIPS, and they would be
cheap to buy at the mills for that price.
We have them i'll all the dainty and rich
colorings-about 100 styles to select from.
Also an elegant line of fancy Satin
Stripes in Roman effects. All other houses
are asking $l.25 for same goods Our
price is $500.
A beautiful line Roman Stripes fer. Acc
A beautiful line Roman Stripes for. +. SOC
A beautiful line Brocade Satins for. 4oc
A beautiful line Brocade eros Grain
in black SOC
Al1-Silk Black Satin Duchess, the
$1.OO kind for. ..................,. 69c
27-inch Black Taffeta, the 81. % kind,
Observation-Disclosures. s5c
21-inch Black Taffeta, the 75c kind,
Observation-Disclosures. soc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
HercuIean Club Election.

The Herculean Club will elect officers to-
night at its clubhouse, (old) 139 Indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

Kimbail pianos. carlin q LenaOx. lr. Mkt. St
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14

McGniard Agency Co. Fire insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
BY A PLURALITY OF 1914
TAGGART INCREASES HIS MARGIN OF
TWO YEARS AGO.
Cox, However, Only Has 1,36S Votes to
the GOOd-RepubIicansW VIII Have
Four COuDcfImen.

Mayor-THOMAS TAGGART
City Clerk = CHARLES H. STUCK
NEVER
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
THE PROGRAMME,

The annual convention of the c. w. B..
NJ. is a mass meeting. in which all ladies
who are members of the organization are
accorded the privilege of voting, although
usually the various auxiliaries send dele
gates. It is fully expected that there viii
be an attendance Of at least seven hundred
and the capacity of the Central Church will
be tested. Reports of the officers will be
received. general business transacted and
new officers elected. The following is the
programme for tomorrow and Saturday,
the only thing on the programme for to-
day being the social this evening:
Friday Morning-Bible lesson and prayer.
Address OF welcome. Mrs. G. n. Pearre, In
diana. Response, Mrs. S. T.. Stair, Texas.
Announcement Of committees. Reports OF
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
WEST BARNET,

Miss Mary Cupples of Philadelphia,
who has been spending few weeks with
her niece, Mrs. Brownell, returned home
Monday.
Mrs. DR.. c. w. Staples made a short
visit at !. H. Stuart's last week and re-
turned to Lyndonville, Wednesday, ac-
companied by Mrs. Stuart.
Bert Carter went Monday to McIndoes
to take a course in the Business college
Miss Gertie Farrow is at Barbour's
Business college at St. Johnsbury.
Miss Emma Richie returned home
Tuesday from weeks visit at st. Johns
bury.
Mrs. Mary, widow of Thomas F.
Moore. died suddenly at the home of her
son Horace c. Moore on Tuesday. She
has been quite feeble for long time but
was as well as usual until Tuesday morn
ing when she complained of not feeling
very well and died soon after. Her age
was 80 years.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith of Newbury
visited relatives here last week.
The fair held by the Ladies Aid society
last Friday was quite success netting
the society about $3.50. The articles re-
naming unsold are at Mrs. Alex. War
dens and are still for sale.
Go to J. E. Tinker Of Danville for your
Christmas goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
ST. JOHNsBURY CENTRE.

George Hallett improves every pleasant
day in carting earth and levelling his
grounds. He will have one of the pref
tiest places in the village when completed.
W. A. PrinRle of Niagara Falls, N. Y,
in letter written home the 10th inst,
says, 1--WE are having quite warm
weather here now and yesterday when
came home at noon, dandelions were in
blossom all over the yard"
Have you seen the display of handker-
chiefs at Randall's.
Miss Annie Roberts, who has been
teaching in Bennington, is at Byron
Wright's quite sick.
James N. Pringle, who spent his vaca-
tion here with his parents, has returned
to his work in he High school at Hills.
boro Bridge, N. H.
Mrs. Whitney is still quite low.
Mrs. Nichols has been suffering from a
severe cold for several weeks.
Rev. F. T. Clark will speak in the Meth
odist church next Sunday evening at I
O'Clock on Lessons from a simple story
about the well by the gate at Bethlehem.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
DANVILLE.

Miss Mary Page is recovering from an
attack OF typhoid fever.
Mrs. H. F. Grosdevant and daughter
of Burlington are stopping with Mrs.
Grosdevant's mother, Mrs. Julia West.
E. Brown and family OF Wheelock WIS.,
tied friends in town last week.
William McNaughton is visiting rela-
tives in Canada.
Miss L. M. Kent has gone to Ann Har-
Dor, Michigan.
lie. Tinker is showing the largest line
of Christmas goods he has ever had at
prices which cannot be equaled IN the
county. Mr.. Tinker's new store is al
most complete and he expects to move
into it in Jew days.
DIX. Wakefield will continue his sale
of farm produce tomorrow afternoon.
The auction was held Tuesday but the
weather interfered somewhat with at
tendance and there are still large num-
Der of articles to dispose Of See the ad.
in another column.
Everybody wild over Randall's display
of 25c holiday articles.
The farm of Mrs. Florence Mathews,
which is in the edge Of Wheelock, will be
sold at auction on Tuesday, Dec. Il, at
Jpn.
Singing school Friday night will be at
unusual hours that allmay have chance
to attend the revival meetings. The hrst
hall of the school will be at $50 and the
last hall at $50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
LYNDONVILLE.

Lyndonville has had rumors for some
years past of different ones being about
to start laundry but none have as yet
materialized. 1t looks now though as if
the village would have laundry, for H..
B. Gordon has purchased the Pettigrew
blacksmith shop and will fit it up with
the necessary implements for the business.
The library now has 1913 books, 81
new ones having been just added, pur-
chased with the towns regular contrlbu-
ton and part of the proceeds from the
MERRY Milkmads" entertainment. The
library fund is not yet exhausted and
would probably increase the number OF
books to 1000.
Mrs. Idle H. Read of Shelburne, state
president of the W. c. T. u, was in
town the first of the week assisting in
recognizing the local union here.
The new postmaster, ]. P. Webster,
took possession OF the office yesterday.
He retains w. H. Weeks as assistant
pos master and he in turn will be as
sisted nv c. E. Gray. The post Office
fixtures have been rearranged, the call
boxes being moved to the north end Of
the office and the lock boxes and money
order window are at the end near the
entrance.
Mrs. 7. B. Ham, wife of Prof. Ham, a
former student and teacher in the Insti-
tute, died at her home in Johnson, Sat
urday night. She had many friends here
who deeply grieve to hear the sad news
Mrs. Anna Spencer Frost of st. Johns
bury, who has class in elocution here
will give recital next month.
The Merry Cyclers hold two rehearsals
this week in Music hall. The chorus is
progressing finely and bids fair to sur
pass anything of the kind previously
given here.
About dozen members of the Lyndon
club went up to Newport, Wednesday
evening to play whist with the boys o.
the Newport club.
Wednesday was pay day. Considering
the amount OF work being done at the
shop it would seem as if the monthly
pay roll ought to be growing little.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

Mrs. John Hopkins returned last week
from Lisbon, N. H., where she has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank How
ard.
Go to ]. E. Tinker of Danville for your
Christmas goods.
Eugene Ash is now quite well estab-
lished in his store at East Peacham. His
mother. Mrs. Electa Ash, has also moved
from the farm and will reside with him at
East Peacham.
Ira J. Albeee moved to Barnet last
week. He will enter his store there about
Jan. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Bunker returned
last Saturday from Barnstead, N. H.,
where they have been for several months.
We regret to learn that Mrs. Bunker is
suffering very much with rheumatism.
Mrs Idella Morrison lett last Saturday
to be absent several months with friends
in Burlington, Rutland and Providence,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
LUXEMBOURG.

The Howard Post, G. A. R., campfire
passed off to the entire satisfaction of
the large audience which gathered to hear
Major MEMBERSHIPS fine drumming. and
his accomplished son, who is one OF the
best fifers in the country. During the
evening Hon. F. d. Hale addressed the
audience and there were fine recitals by
Miss Bessie Dodge and Miss Cleora Silsby
and singing by the Merry Maids. Sixty
seven dollars was realized.
The band boys gave concert in Dalton
several days ago.
The condensed factory has closed its
doors and so Dan Cole is visiting his
friends here.
We are to have Woman's club this
winter, which will meet for reading and
study.
Mrs. James Silsby and Mrs. Bert Silsby
visited in Littleton last week.
Miss Grace Fiske OF Lyndon is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Sherman Balch.
Fred Silsby's horse ran away one day
last week and demolished the buggy and
broke down part OF Sherman Balch's
hedge.
We understand. that F. Bells grist-mill
starts up in a few days.
The revival meetings have attracted
very full houses at the Methodist church
the past week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
THE TOWNS AROUND.
BARNET.

The Ladies society have indefinitely
postponed the home talent concert and
as a substitute held Thursday night a
Home Social" with Mrs. S. Moore.
Nelson Ammell, Jr., has moved into the
Ballso block.
George |. Brown has started work on
the foundation of the second building on
the lot above Mr.. James.
Part of the bank wall below Edwin
McGaffeys slid off last Wednesday morn
ing on account of the wet weather.
Scott Farnum has bought the little
engine OF the Crystal Spring Bottling
Co. and the old boiler of the creamery
and will heat his shop with steam and
use the engine to help out when the
water is low.
The Odd Fellows fair was financial
success, over hundred dollars being
realized.
Largest and lowest prices in town on
genuine hand. painted celuloid goods at
Randalls.
Chester Somers is working for Frank
Manchester.
1t looks as if Christmas was coming in
at Laughlins.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
NOpTH DANyILLE.

Editor B. U. Wells of the Londonvilie
Journal spent Sunday at his home mere
H. W. Varnum of Cambridge is 10 tne
place, called by the serious illness OF MS
brothers wife. =.
Allen Sanborn was taken suddenly III
Tuesday and is confined to the house.
Mrs. B. G. Varnum is very sick.
H. P. Blodgett has moved onto tne
F. E. Batchelder farm now owned by D.
d. Hartshorn.
Mrs. E. H. Smelling is quite i'll.
George H. Stanton has been quite SICK
with erysipelas in the face Tor the past
week but is now on the gain.
Goto 7. E. Tinker OF Danville for your
Christmas goods.
Thomas Clement has sold his pan, OF
grew horses to parties in East Montpeller
and delivered them the last OF the week.
Mrs. Thomas Blodgett and daughter,
Mrs, A. 7. Russlow, are both conhned 10
the house by illness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
PEACHAM.

Miss Clara Woodward OF Passumpsic
was in town last week.
Gertie Farrow has gone to st. Johns
bury to take a course in the Business col
lege.
Sam Graham has been quite sick with
congestion of the lungs, but isnow better.
DR.. Thomas, who has been at Mc!n-
does for a few weeks, moved his family
there last week.
There will be a Christmas tree and
cantata, 1.-THE Growing OF Christmas
at Academy hall next Friday evening,
Dec. "a. Every one is most cordially in
vited to attend.
Elsie Choate has been quite sick tor the
past week but is some better.
DR.. w. P. Bugbee is now at Mountain
View House, where he is doing a rushing
business in the dental line. This is hne
chance Tor any one who has any work to
be done in that line, as DIR. Bugbee IS
doing some fine work.
Everybody rushing to Randal's Tor
holiday goods
Aieen Somers, who has been sick with
bilious fever, is better. Mrs. Somers IS
now sick with the same fever
Mr. and Mrs. George Gle have gone to
Walden for few weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17

The Montpelier and Barre Traction
company composed largely of Burling-
tons "big four" Messrs. Pierson, Ken
nedy. Flynn and Humphrey, has bonded
the road to the American Loan and
Trust Co., OF Boston for 100000. The
bonds are twenty year debentures, gold,
bearing five per cent. They number 200
of the face value OF $500 each. They are
secured by mortgage on all the COM
pany's property including the plant,
tracks, cars, etc.
While driving load of logs off the
mountain in Pownal Friday George
Thompson fell in front OF the wheels by
reason OF the logs sliding and one of the
rear wheels of the wagon passed over
him, breaking three ribs and it is feared
inflicted other internal injuries. He has
family.
Jim" Kelley, at one time popular
landlord in Hyde Park, has leased the
Newport House at Newport and will
soon take possession. He intends to let
his boys run his house at Richford, while
he gives attention to his venture.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-12-17
New Facts About South Dakota.

To enable the farmers in the Eastern
states to pass the long winter evenings
in an entertaining and instructive man.
ner, the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Railway company has recently published
for free distribution, new pamphlet,
finely illustrated with-pictures which will
delight the eyes of Eastern farmers, and
containing letters from their brethren in
South Dakota descriptive of their expe-
rience while tilling the soil and raising
cattle, sheep and hogs in the Sunshine
State"
This pamphlet will be well worth read
ing through from cover to cover. 1t will
be sent free il you will send your address
to either H. F. Hunter, immigration
Agent, 291 Dearbon street, Chicago, or
to Geo. H. Heafford, General Passenger
Agent, Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.