The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-17
En2lish's Opera House Filled. and the
Speakers for the Senate BiIfE@H
Cheered Justify.
THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
"RHODY" SHELL. ONE OF VERNER'S
GUESTS" HAS a HOT TINE.
Addresses by John w. Kern, +. j. Van
Vorhis. i. =. Gordon, Rev. IL. v.
Hunter and Philip RappapOrt.

Yesterday the morning papers contained,
for the first time. notice that there would
be a mass meeting at English's Opera
House last night for the purpose of ex-
pressing the sentiment of the people of
this city in regard TO the measure now
pending in the Legislature to declare that
the Citizens Street-railroad Company has
fee simple to the streets of this city,
and when the meeting was called to order,
less than fifteen hours after the first notice
published. the opera house was filled
with representative people. The business
and professional men of the city were there
in great numbers and the workingmen and
mechanics turned out and took fully as
much interest in the affair. 1t was meet
ing that was full of enthusiasm from the
first to the last, and of the large crowd
present there were only two who expressed
their disapproval of the proceedings. These
were r. X. Shiel, man who is now, or
recently was, a stakeholder in the company
and who was once Il guest at Werner sup
per two years ago, and d. 3. Shideler,
whose son is a member of the Legislature
and is, for some reason, opposed to the bill,
although he does not live here and can
have no good reason for opposing meas
ure that affects this city only and which
is strongly favored by the people of this
city.
These two men came into evidence when
the vote on the adoption of a resolution
was taken. The ayes were called for by
Chairman John w. Kern, and the vote was
so strong and lusty that he did not think
1t worth while to call FOR a negative vote
it being apparent that there could not be
as many as half a dozen people there who
could vote on the other side Mr. Kern an
nounced that the resolution was unani-
nously adopted. hmm ediltey Mr.. Shideler
called for the negative vote. There was a
howl Of disapproval before Mr.. Kern had
an opportunity to say anything. AS soon
as the noise subsidized sufficiently for him to
be heard ''Rhody' Shiel was on the floor
demanding the attention of the chair
Mr.. Chairman" he cried, waving his
bands like windmill.
This meeting, said Chairman Kern as
soon as he could restore order sufficiently
TO be heard, was called for those who are
in favor of what is known as Senate bill
No. 81. and not for those who are opposing
the interests of the citizens of Indianapolis.
You are therefore out of order, Mr.. Shell
Wild cheers followed this ruling but it
did not seem to have any effect upon Mr..
Shiel. His arms continued their gyrating
and his voice came out louder than ever
Mr.. Chairman he cried, las a citizen
of Indianapolis but the cries of the
crowd were loud his further remarks
could not be heard. although it was plainly
seen from the stage that his hands and
tongue We're still doing their full dIty. at
this Mr.. Kern borrowed a cane FROM a man
beg tal,I
for order.
This is a lawful assemblage called for a.
particular purpose. and those In charge Will
maintain their right to control the meeting
and keep order. This meeting shall not be
broken up by those opposed to its purpose.
L will maintain order here if 1t requires a
call for the assistance of the police
Most of what Mr.. Kern said could not bg
On account of the howls IL at were directed
toward Shiel, who was still standing and
going through the motions OF a jumping
jack in the hands of the omniprescrt small
boy.
'RHODY'' SHELL JEERED OUT.
Put him out!' Call the poIicev' Hes
got no right in herer' and many OTHER cries
were heard from all parts of the house.
no negative votes in the house OH the ques-
ton of the adoption of the resolution. for
it seemed that every man in the house
jumped to his feet at once and hurled re-
marks at poor, unfortunate "Rhody" Rut
"Rhody was not TO be so easily put out.
For some time he maintained his position.
at the same time maintaining his gyrations
which he meant for gestures to accom-
I.i-
scarcely hear Finally the fire of shouts
became too hot for HIM and ne began TO
move toward the aisle and then toward the
door or the house, all the time continuing
MS shouts occasionally those on the stage
CO uld hear the words:
;'Mr. Chairman" he waved his hands
IN the AIR and turned his head backward
all, for the shouts of the crowd would
drown the rest Of his remarks. His exit
was not triumphal, although accompanied
by great blare of trumpets, so TO spean
quiet was once more restored and the
business of the evening continued for a
time but after the last speaker of the even
ing had finished ID. Il. Shideler asked for
recognition. His request was properly
made and Mr.. Kern said:
AS L said before, this meeting was called
for those who favor Senate bill No 81 If
you have anything 10 say in favor of that
bill L see no reason why you should not
say it; otherwise you are out of order
1t was apparent before that his remarks
would not be in favor of the bill. and the
crowd began the same tactics that We're
employed 10 get rid of Shel but Mr. Shide-
Ter held his ground. There were erie; of
Put him out. but TO this Mr.. Shdeer
responded that no one would dare attempt
it. which was quite evident, considering the
gentleman'S build. He finally took his seat
and the meeting adjourned.
"RHODY" AT VERNER'S WINE SUP
PER.
This action of 'Rhody'' Shiel recalls some
other things that may give a little light
on the subject to those who are not ia
miliar with the devious ways and means of
the street-car octopus. In November. 1894
just before the assembling of the Legisa-
ture that met in January, 1855, and after
the election of the new members, Werner
gave one of his wine suppers that have
We're the friends of the company and such
members of the Legislature as would ac-
cept an invitation from such a source.
"Rhody" Shiel was one of the guests. He
was not a member of the Legislature. and
must have been included in the term
friend" He was an important friend, too,
IL the words of one of the senator's pres
ent prove anything. This senator was APP
preached by man who was real friend
and asked why he permitted himself TO be
dragged into such doubtful company and
why ne accepted a favor from a man who
had such notorious work under way. This
senator remarked that he accepted the in
he did not know the dinner was given by
the street-car company for he had been
invited by .Rhody' Shiel. and didn't know
the company had anything TO do with the
matter. Ii Is also recalled that Mr.. Shiel
has been a constant caller at the street-car
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