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About Mileage Books.

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
In the Journal of the 9th a railroad Off
cial, referring to the proposed abomination
about to be issued. called a mileage book,
says: I'VE don't want the mileage book to
be popular" Then why in the name of
common sense, do you propose to issue it?
It is morally certain the commercial trav-
eler does not want the book you propose to
issue. He has trouble enough now without
shouldering any more. Stop the issue at
once. II you are depending on the drum
mer" to buy your book you are counting
without your host. The average travelling
man has little brain about him, consid-
cradle pride is fair judge of human ma
ture and willing at all times for a fight or a
foot race when he thinks he is imposed on.
He has brain enough to see that the pro-
posed book is a one-sided affair." more in
convenient than an ordinary ticket, as liable
to loss as cash and not so merchantable
as the ready cash. He can thoroughly I'M
derstand that the railroad corporations will
not allow him cent of interest on the
$40 deposited with them, and his natural
pride abhors transaction so manifestly
unjust His knowledge of human nature
tells him that the bluff of the railroad
official about not wanting the book to be
popular Is nothing more nor less than a
very thin BLUM" and he stands ready to
meet the railroad officials on their own
ground Keep up the bluff of cents per
mile for a ticket and $50 for a mileage
book, and you viii md the drummer in
every section of the districts controlled by
the Central Traffic Association carrying
the banner and advocating the doctrine Of
'2-cent mileage everywhere The drummer
is no mean factor in politics, gentlemen.
Co on with your foolishness about mileage
books, and before the sun has set on the
day of another state election in Indiana
you win find a Legislature elected pledged
to a "2-cent cash fare on every railroad in
Indiana" All of this balderdash about 2
cent mileage cutting the wages of brake
men and the railroad laboring men would
be met with the facts about watered stock
and nigh magnates with salaries almost as
great as that of the President of the United
States.
The price of the book is wrong; tho slip
attachment is worse than a wrong-ltlis a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29
MIR. Ford on the New MiIeage.

z. A. Ford, general passenger agent of
the Pennsylvania lines West, and of the
Vandalia, said yesterday that he thought
the mileage book which the roads in the
Central Passenger Committee would place
on sale Aug. l was the best mileage yet
offered by the roads in this territory, as
the mileage naturally would be used by par
ties who are entitled to it. What is wanted
is that the tarveling statesmen, for whose
special benefit the mileage is issued, be
the most benefited The book is good on
thirty-two roads. It may at first seem a
little awkward, but the travelling sales
men will soon become used to it. The ten
dollar rebate cuts no figure, so often will
the travelling statesmen need q book, as the
object of the change is to have mileage
used as quickly as possible, which will be
the case, so large a mileage of roads does
stop to the abuse of mileage. Entirely too
much of the travel the last few months
he said, has been carried on mileage from
which the roads have suffered in revenue.
Similar mileage has been in use on the
roads in the Western Passenger Assoca-
ton with the best results. The talk of
the new mileage book being just as easily
says, a mistake, the passenger officials hav-
ing found that the mileage of the Western
Association is not handled by the scalpers.
Mr.. Ford said the Pennsylvania through
business had been very satisfactory but
not in years, until the present month, had
Since July ! the passenger earnings on the
Pennsylvania lines and on the Vandalia
had shown considerable Improvement and
he anticipates a good travel this fall.
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Freight Rates Shaded.

Freight rates east from Chicago are in
a condition that is far from satisfactory
to the conservative roads. The rates never
have been in a very satisfactory condition
since the PRONUNCIATION of the Supreme
Court decision against the formation of as
sociations having the right to control rates,
but of late the conditions have been even
worse than during the early part of the
year. No open reductions have been made,
but there are stories on all sides of conces-
sions made for the purpose of procuring
business, and of low rates being made Sc
cretly. Nothing tangible has come of the
stories, but all of the roads are feeling
restless, and it will not take much to cause
some of the roads to make open reductions
The power of the Joint Traffic Association
to control the making of rates has not
been enforced as strictly of late as was
the case before the Supreme Court decision
was handed down, and the roads have had
practically a free hand in reaching out for
business. Some of the smaller lines have
not been as careful as when the association
was in its power, and this has been the
cause of the trouble. 1t is likely that Q.
meeting will be called in the near future
either here or in New York, to see if the
situation cannot be improved.
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MunicinaI Notes.

A petition was filed for cement walks on
the east side of Arsenal avenue from New
York street to Vermont street
The indianapolis Water Company was
directed to lay water main in Capitol
avenue from Fall creek to Thirty-fourth
street, which is to be improved at once
The Board of Works overruled a remon-
STRANGE filed yesterday against cement
walks on Sanders street from East street
to Shelby street, and took final action on
the improvement.
A remonstrance against cement walks
on Bates street from East street to the
second alley east of Cook street was sent
TO the city engineer to ascertain whether
more than half of the property owners OBJ
ject to the Improvement.
The city engineer reported that thirteen
of twenty-eight property owners living on
Senate avenue between Vermont and st.
Clair streets have signed renonstrance
against cement walks. AS less than half
of the owners have demonstrated the pro-
ceedings were completed and advertise
mentS for bids ordered.
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In those precincts where contests for
Republican committeeman were referred
back to the precincts by the credentials
committee. primaries have been called for
the selection of committeeman. Each of
the meetings will be in charge of two per-
sons, not residing in the precinct, to be
selected by Chairman Gerard. The prima-
ries will be open from 1880 to $3.50 o'clock p
m. on the day designated in the call as
follows:
Fourth ward. Ninth precinct, 42 old Nc
and Schuyler A. Haas.
Fifth ward. Sixth precinct, S23 West
Michigan street, Saturday, DR.. Robt. Oil
yer and Amos Hynes.
Eighth ward, First precinct 916 Temple
avenue, Friday, George B. Elliott and Thos.
z Potter.
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LIN THE COURTS.
Quiet Day Among the County Judi
ciarieS.

Sarah j. Hamilton has brought suit in
the Superior Court against Hiram w. Mil
Ter and James r. Henry to enforce the
terms of contract alleged to have been
made in 1896. The plaintiff ayers that she
and j. c. Hamilton owned stock in the Mil
Ter Steam and Gas Generator Company,
which they disposed of to the defendants.
They received $500 cash and were to have
$500 more as soon as the defendants realized
that amount from the sale of gas burners.
The plaintiff AYERS that afterward ]. C.
Hamilton transferred his interest in the ac-
count to her. but says she has never been
able to collect the remaining $500. She
AYERS also that the defendants have sold
the stock to H. Z. Kinney, for which they
received the sum of 81, 200.
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Alabama and 9TH sts.--s, MuhI.
BeIietontaine St, No 4o0-Claude Fields.
Shrlstian Ave, No. l97-F. +. Dannettele.
clifford Ave, No. 324-Philp Miller.
college Ave and eth St.-Geo. c. Fisher
columbia Ave. and 7th St.-Geo. 9. Kuch-
SoiaInbia and Hill AYES r. G. Hampton
hbseih,awaTe and MeCar,y-H. a. Pfaihin- .4+o-
nlilon and Fletcher Ave.--Hugo H. Lehrrltter'
f. Wayne Ave, No 190-Thos. r. Thornburs'
hllside Ave, No. I'LL w. Garter.
1nlnois and LIST Sts-S. Null.
Illinois and 18th Sts.-S. Muhl.
Illinois end 9TH Sts.-J. NJ. Scott.
1ilnois and I'D Sts.--Frank Keegan.
illinois and North Sts.-R. NJ. Navin.
1nqiana Ave. and Vermont Str. p. Bloaau-
11ndlana Ave, No. 20l-John d. Gauld.
madison Ave, No. 427-Jos. n. Dwyer.
e94ass. and Cornell Aves.-C. T.. Barmm.
Mass. Ave, No. 30i-L. +. Haag.
AeF and Morris Sts.-C. II. Broch.
Mer and Ray Sts.--John T.. Myers.
AsF. and Russell Ave.-Geo. I. Borst.
Mich, No. 1853 East-Van Arsdale Bros.
New York and Noble Sts.--E. H. Enners-
New York, No. 3zs West-F. Il. ,Wolcott
flne, No 20l South-A. l.. Walker.
Senate Ave. and 90 STA. 81. Eyster.
Senate Ave., No, 1858 North-E. Z. steward.
SHELBY ST., No. 1S2-C. A. Eitel.
Virginia Ave. and Coburn-C. @. Mueller
Wash. st. and State Ave.-N. s. briggs.
Wash. ST., No. 703 East-Baron Bros.
West St, No. SOB North-C. w. Eichrodt.
Yandes and 9th Sts.-Dixon.
North Indianapolis Library Building-A.
Gauld & Bro. Tel 1894.
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THE COURT RECORD
Criminal Court.

Frank McCray, Judge.
State of Indiana VS.. Charles Ruggenstein:
grand larceny. Evidence concluded; taken
under Amusement.
State of Indiana VS.. Harry Summers:
grand larceny and burglary. Defendant
withdrew plea of not guilty to first count
and pleaded guilty; taken under advise
New Suits Filed.
Sarah w Hamilton vs. Hiram w Miller
ct al; suit on contract. Superior Court,
Room 3.
Louis paunalder VS. City of Indianapolis.
Superior Court, Room 2.
Sylvia Nj. Wayt VS. Jacob w Wayt ct al /:
suit for support Superior Court, Room g.
Maria Barbour VS.. William Barbour; suit
for divorce. Superior Court.
Nettie u. Sharp VS.. Olive A. Rishling ct
al; suit TO foreclose mortgage. Superior
Court, Room !.
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Heavy Damage suit Filled.

A damage suit for $4,000 was brought in
the Superior Court yesterday by Louis
Dauffalder, Clay Whitely5and f. 4. Greg
DRY, with the city of Indianapolis are made
defendants. The plaintiff AYERS that on the
night of July 49, while driving with his
wife and daughter on North Meridian
street, he drove into a pile of dirt lying
in the street in front of some improve
ments being made by the defendants
Whitley and Gregory. The plaintiffs wife
and daughter were thrown out of the car
riage and injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29
Few Endeavor Tickets Manipulated.

The Western lines are congratulating
themselves on their escape from the Chris
tan Endeavor convention without having
to undergo the trouble of badly demoralized
rates, which is something they have never
escaped in connection with this business in
former years. There have been almost
none of the tickets to find their way into
the hands of the brokers. and although
there is still q time limit of two weeks in
which the brokers may get hold of some of
the tickets. it is not thought they will Sc
cure enough to make any difference to the
railroads. There is a strong feeling among
some of the roads against making such
largely reduced rates for large gatherings
any of the large gatherings of next year
are held the Western Passenger Associa-
ton will take action against lowering the
for consolidation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29
DOG LICENSES.
The Number Issued Since June l.
Municipal Notes.

Dog taxes are being paid this year more
promptly than last. Up to date 40l5 licenses
have been issued since June l. This is
better record than that of last year AL
ready the police have been asked to watch
unlicensed dogs and their efforts are per-
ceptible in the controllers office. Last year
License Inspector Manning found it neces-
sary to issue several hundred warrants for
persons who harbored dogs without pay
ing the tax. On one day fully fifty persons
were in Police Court to answer this charge.
If the tax is not paid promptly the same
course will be pursued this year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29

was recently killed in Chicago. His rela-
tives are supposed TO reside in Indianapolis.
are now in charge of DIR. Gilman, of 1881
Indiana avenue, Chicago. Mr. Stuckmeyer
turned the letter received by him over to
Octayius Royale, lawyer in the Lemcke
building
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MADE GREAT PROGRESS
THE II. OF l.. f. RANKS AMONG THE
BEST LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.
Il. A. Ford Thinks Well of the New
Observation-Disclosures Railways
show Increased Earnings.

Il know of no labor organization" said
a railroader Of many years experience
that has advanced in its morale and intel
ligence to a greater extent in the last five
years than that of the brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen, and it's excellent standing
is in a great measure due to Grand Chief
Sargent. For many years the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers have been pointed
to as exceptionally conservative, intelligent
and competent and has been highly les
teemed not only by railway arrangements,
but by the business men Of the country,
as has the Order of Railway Conductors,
but in each of these organizations perfect
organization and prudent methods have
been the result of years of cultivation. The
fremen have had much more to contend
with. Their duties, to begin with, are the
most arduous of any employees on railways.
Until given an engine to run, the fireman's
position is much that of an apprentice and
it has been a serious task for the leaders
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
to bring the men, as a body, up to the pres
ent high standard. There has been culling-
out process in progress for years, which has
left the present firemen. as a class, much
better educated and of a much higher moral
standard than were those who have
dropped OUT
Grand Chief Sargent has just issued his
annual report, which shows that on July l.
1896, the association had in good standing
q, 461 members; July l, 1897, it had 24,25l
members, a net gain during the year of
1,79O. Grand Chief Sargent says that, con-
sidering the condition of business during
the year, which resulted in many railroads
reducing the number Of men, the gain is
remarkable. Mr.. Sargent urges the mem
bers to strive this year to bring the mem
bership up to $500. He announces that
the necessary two-thirds vote whereby the
organization would become a member of the
American Federation of Labor was not Sc
cured. The sixth biennial convention of
the brotherhood will be held in Toronto
Ont, in September, 1898.
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Artorney Moores After Judge Balker.

The attorney general yesterday received
a telegram from Deputy Moores, who went
to Chicago to perfect the appeal in the
Scent fare case. The appeal had been fled
but Mr.. Moores found that Judge Showalter
was in Georgetown, Ky, and there was
none of the circuit judges there to issue
the citations He took later train to
Wawasee to catch Judge Baker at that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29

Judge John N. Scott, OF Port Townsend,
Wash, spent yesterday in this city with
friends on his way West from Washington
city. He is peased with the appointment he
has received, that of special attorney of
the United States to investigate claims for
Indian denreda tiOnS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29
Gone After burton.

Mayor Taggart and superintendent Col
bert left at noon yesterday for Nashville to
attempt to secure a pardon for James Bur-
ton the murderer of Fireman Frank Red
mond They arrived at Nashville at 10
morrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29
Came a Long Way for Revenge.

Walter Montague recently returned from
South America to Acton for the purpose Of
whipping John w. Oliver, merchant of
that place. He succeeded in his undertake
ing, but was fined S. and costs for it yes
terday by Magistrate Lockman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29

The Protestant Deaconess Society will
give a picnic at the fair grounds to-day
The admission to the grounds is free but
there will be means of raising money to
which those inclined to aid in a good work
may contribute The receipts will 20 toward
building a new hospital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29
Result of Saturday Nights Row

Henry Kolmer was fined SIS and costs in
Police Court yesterday morning for assault
upon Balthaser and Michael Kuecher Sat
urday night. The men INDUCED in a fight
at S0l South Delaware street, during Which
kolmer fired several shots.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29
AMOS Goes to 9he worlxbouxe

DeNel Amos colored boy fourteen years
old, was sentenced to thirty days IN the
workhouse yesterday by Judge Cox, of the
Police Court. He sent another boy to a
store on Indiana avenue TO rent a bicycle
and from it took the front wheel in ex-
change for the broken wheel of his own
machine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29

Hugh Barber, a cclored man, got drunk
Tuesday night and stole a horse from the
stable OF a man living on Sixth street for
a ride He put the horse back during the
night, but was arrested yesterday on a
charge of grand larceny.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29

Look for the facts demonstrated by ex-
perience. Thousands and thousands of peo-
pie suffering from the effects of impure
blood have been cured by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla.
Hoods Pills act easily and promptly on
the liver and bowels. Cure sick headache.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29
Prof. Bruner returns Homo.

Prof. Henry L. Bruner, of Butler College,
has returned with his Wife from two years
abroad Most of the time was spent in
Germany.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29
Emancipation Day Aug. 4.

Governor Mount has agreed to address
the meeting of colored people on Emancipa-
ton day. Aug 4. The exercises vii be held
a the corner of Shelby and Sanders streets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29

In the Probate Court yesterday Ida c.
Smith was appointed guardian of Abigail
Smith, aged sixteen Bond $780,
Horace Mckay was appointed guardian of
Margaret S. ST. Clair. aged twenty years.
Bond, $3.50.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29

City Clerk Stuckmeyer has received a
letter of inquiry concerning the friends of
! Fred H. Royale, a parachute leaper who
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neaoIutions Adopted.

For cement walks next the curb line on
the north side of Fifteenth street from Ala
bama 10 Central avenue and on the south
side of Alabama to New Jersey street.
For grading the roadway and cemeBting
the walks of Thirty-frst street from
Northwestern avenue 10 Clifton street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-29

Have been conveniently located at the following
drug stores in the various sections OF
the city. from which
ADVERTISEMENTS WILL BE TELEPHONEp
Direct TO this Office at regular rates.
CENTS PER LINE OF SEVEN WORDS.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

FLANNER & BUCHANAN-172 North
Illinois street. Lady embalmer, for
ladies and children. Office always
open. Telephone GAL. Hacks at lowest
prevailing price.
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GARD OE THANKS.


CARD OF THANKS-We extend heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends for their
kindness and sympathy shown US in our sad
bereavement in the loss Of daughter Claudia.
MARION EATON AND WIFE.
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FOR TRADE-Hgh grade bicycle, new, for pony
cli I mas2h' IiTs{ pg perIecty sats i1r siilali
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BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE.
Engineers Plans Ordered.

For cement walks on Alabama street
from Sixteenth street to the first alley
south of Nineteenth street.
For bricking the first alley west of Illi-
nois street from Maryland street to Ken
lucky avenue.
For gravel roadway. cement walks and
stone curbs on Eleventh street from West
street to Brooke street.
For cement walks on College avenue from
Fifteenth 70 Sixteenth street.
For cement walks on New Jersey street
from Thirteenth street to Sixteenth street.
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FOR sALE-REAL EsTATE.


FOR SALE-Real Estate-Handsome, east front
ten-room residence, complete in every way, in
best part OF Alabama street, Morton Place. own
er leaving city; a bargain favorable terms
c. f. SAILES, III East Market street.
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THE JOURNAL

BRANCH oEvIcEs-
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LoANS-Money on mortgages c. +. SAYLE
IS East Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-01-21
Brutality of Spanish Soldiers.

KEY WEST, Jan. 21.-Among the pas
sengers on a steamer from Havana was
Jose Micando from the interior, south OF
Havana. He reports fight at Helena del
sur, in the southern part of Havana prov
ince recently that the officials in Havana
have not yet reported. A Spanish cavalry
force of some 600 men camping there were
surprised by 400 Cubans under Colonel
Sanchez, one of Maceo's old officers. The
Spanish forces fought bravely, but retreat
ed within half an hour, with 20 mon kill
ed. The Cubans suffered a loss of s. The
Cubans pursued, but were drawn into am
bush and punished terribly, losing 90 men.
They withdrew, and the Spanish troops
re-entered their old camp and began mer-
rymaking in honor Of their victory Late
that night the insurgents again attacked
and surprised the camp, forcing their way
TO the commanding officers quarters be.
fore their presence was discovered. Then
the terror stricken Spanish soldiers fled,
flinging down their weapons.
The insurgents pursued them for miles,
killing and wounding over 100. The cap
tured officers were finally released on pa
role The Cubans were received by the peo-
pie as deliverers. After remaining there
two days they moved northward.
Three days after that a Spanish force
commanded by the guerrilla, Captain Felix
des Gratis, marched in. After securing the
mayor and other officers as prisoners he
secured the leading women of the place
and then gave the town over to his ruffian-
" fellows. For the next "a hours the Span
ish guerrillas had their own way with
helpless women and girls. Seven men and
four young lads were brutally killed while
attempting TO protect their relatives. Many
women died from their treatment. Two
young women killed themselves rather
than submit to the insults Of the soldiers.
The mayor was hanged in front of his
own door, his wife and daughter being
compelled to witness the execution. The
captain charged that he gave aid TO the
rebels. Two of the other officials were bru-
tally beaten and then released with eau
ton that the next visit meant death The
insurgents have set price upon the head
n this captain, and if caught his trial
will be short