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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
THE CITY'S WATER PLANT
BRIGHTWOOD SYSTEM THREATENS
TO BECOME AN ISSUE.
May Conflict with the Contract with
the indianapolis Conn
pany.

A resolution came up in the Council some
time ago that committee should be APP
pointed to act with the mayor and the
Board of Public Works in considering the
advisability of extending the mains of the
Brightwood water plant and adding to It's
capacity The committee was appointed,
but nothing has yet been done. Mayor Tag
CART was asked about the matter yesterday
and he replied:
sc far as l know the committee has not
begun to discuss the proposition. Bright
wood people who have not water facilities
have asked that the mains of the suburb S
plant be extended and its capacity in
creased. The plant belongs to the city now,
you know"
Vice President Davis of the indianapolis
Water Company, had not heard of the
project until his attention was called to 1t
by the Journal last evening. 1t was point
ed out to him that, as Brightwood is now
just as much a part OF the city as is Monu-
ment place, it might be construed into a
violation of the Indianapolis Water Com
panys contract with the city to extend the
Brightwood water plant
Il will look this matter up Immediately,
Mr.. Davis said, land l am very thankful to
you for ceiling my attention to it. Though
L nave not known or the pfoJect DelOIe, IL
seems to me that it might be violation of
our contract OF course, it would be impos-
sible to enlarge the Brfghtwood water plant
to any considerable extent, because it has
not the necessary facilities, but, as you say
it might be a violation of our contract if the
Brightwood plant supplied even one person,
because the plant is now owned by the city
of Indianapolis. 1 shall be prepared to
make definite statement of our opinion in
the matter Thursday"
1t was suggested yesterday that the
Brightwood water plant, if the city en-
larged it to the fullest possible extent
might become an important rival of the
indianapolis Water Company in Bright
wood. One imaginative person saw the
question of the city's ownership of the
water works solved by the Brightwood
water plant being enlarged until 1t supplied
the whole city and wiped the other COM
pany off the face of the earth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04

stitute the following: IF said board should
wish to sell any portion Of the park lands
now owned by the city, or that may here
after be acquired, they are hereby author
lied to prepare an ordinance authorizing
such sale and submit the same to the city
Council
IF the Council shall pass such ordinance
and the same be signed by the mayor, then
the said board shall have power TO sell the
same and the proceeds of such sale shall
manning park lands or in the purchase o.
other lands for park purposes, as said
board may deem for the best interests of
the city.
For Section II we submit the following
sections numbered II and 1712:
Section il. The said board shall have
power to keep open rivers and streams. or
waterways and to prevent the pollution
thereof, and to provide for the protection
and identifying Of the banks thereof within
said city, or within four miles of the
boundaries of the city and to make such
rules and regulations concerning said
streams and the banks thereof as shall, in
their judgment, be necessary to prevent
their pollution. Any violation of said rules
and regulations shall be deemed a INSIDE
meanor
Sec 1715. Said board shall have power to
provide for the damming or changing the
course of any river, stream or water
way within the boundaries Of any park so
as TO provide water for use in said park
Ior sprinklng, boating or other purposes.
also 70 provide pools of water or artificial
lakes IN such parks; also to construct all
necessary bridges and viaducts over or tun-
nelS under rivers water courses or railroads
Wlthln or bordering on the line of such
parks, pouleVaTds or pathways.
IN section - after the word thereto
property " 'AS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
La Grippe is
Contagious
Atmosphere Impregnated with Germs
The Disease Proved Beyond Question to Be Infectious and Is Rap
idly COnquering the COunry-Existence OF Grip
Germs Now Established Fact

"I had two severe attacks of the Grip in
1890, and was confined to my bed four
months during the latter spell. My nerv-
Gus system was so racked and shattered
that I could not sleep; for two months L
was kept under the influence of narcotics,
and my physician and friends all despaired
of my recovery. 1t seemed like provi-
dence that I heard of DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine; for in two days after l COM
menced using it began to improve, and
in a months time l was virtually cured.
Since that time 1 have used the Nervine
whenever feel bad, and tired or nervous,
and have never known sick day. 1t is
the greatest health preserver on earth.
sd. w. HILTON,
estate Agent Michigan Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co., Louisville, KY"
All druggists are authorized to sell DIR.
Miles Nervine on a positive guarantee
first bottle will benefit or money refunded.
Be sure you get DR.. Miles Nervine. Take
nothing else Write us about your trou-
bles and ailments, and we will give you
the honest advice of trained specialist
absolutely free of charge. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free.
DR.. MILES MEDICAL CO.,
Elkhart, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
C0RRALLED THE TRAMPS
POLICE SWOOP DOWN ON A MARY
LAND-STREET MISSION.
Seventeen, Claimed to Be Chronic
BeGgars, Taken to the PO-
lice Station.

Captain of Detectives Colbert and all his
myrmidons went into Reeds mission. at
Nos. 1913 and 325 West Maryland street, yes
terday afternoon, corralled all the inmates
and proceeded to hold an investigation
There were about fifty men in all kinds of
rags in the place. Captain Colbert ques-
toned them all and weeded out seventeen,
who were taken to the police station on the
charge of vagrancy. They gave as their
homes cities all the way from California to
Maine.
The reason of the raid was that many
complaints had come to the police of in
sistent beggars stopping men and women
on the streets, and it was said that the
gang made it's headquarters at the mis-
sion" The detectives spotted the beg
CARS and found them all yesterday after
noon at the mission"
Recently this place delivered tickets about
town, accompanied by a letter which re-
lated the advantages of giving a ticket good
for meal to a beggar who asked for mon
ey to buy food The letter further said that
the tickets which were used would be re-
turned to the subscribers, and 10 cents col
lected for each one. The desk sergeant at
the police station gives Migrants tickets to
this mission. The understanding at the po-
lice station is that tramps are given a bed
free the first night, but must pay 10 cents
for 1t the second night, if they stay Chief
Colbert said he had nothing against the
place as a charitable institution, but the
gang Of beggars was making it a hotel and
was going out into the city begging money
to pay it's host. The mission" is the enter
prise of man named Reed and his wife
and has no connection with the Indianapo-
lis Charity Organization Society or with the
Well-known Rescue Mission.
The Journal some time ago received an
unsigned communication saying the West
Maryland-street rescue mission for men was
q very worthy institution, philanthropically
operated by Mr.. and Mrs. Reed and that
they were running very short of funds and
unless they received aid from the public
they might have to give up the work -
The communication spoke in extreme praise
of the Reeds. 1t is understood that Migrants
are not forced to work for meals or lodging
at the mission, as they are at the Friendly
Inn, but must pay for what they get, with
the exception that they may sleep there
free one night if they have no money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04

The recent action of the New York
Board of Health in declaring La Grippe to
be contagious disease, as we'll as the
great prevalence of the disorder at this
time, is spreading alarm throughout the
land. This action was not taken until em-
inent scientists had positively identified
the grip microbes. In all cases of infu-
enza or La Grippe these disease germs are
present in the secretions of the nose,
throat and bronchial tubes. They are
transmitted from person to person, by direct
contact or inhaling the germs floating in
the air.
La Grippe is dangerous disease. It
attacks the system in its most vital parts.
The nerves are weakened, the brain is de-
ranged, the heart is disturbed and the APP
petite destroyed. The vitality is lowered
and the resistive power is wasted, so that
pneumonia, heart disease, nervous prostra-
ton and insanity find easy victims.
No specific for the Grip germ has yet
been discovered, but the disease may be
easily prevented, or its effects overcome by
the prompt use of DIR. Miles Restorative
Nervine. This great nerve tonic and brain
food strengthens the weakened nerves,
rests the tired and wornout brain, increases
the vitality and builds up the resistive
power SO that disease germs are harmless.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
EIGHT DAYS UNBURIED.
Susie Howard's IntermeRt still Wait
ing ON Funds.

Addie Posey, a colored woman living at
No. 40 West North street, was at the po-
lice station last evening soliciting funds to
pay the funeral expenses of a friend, Susie
Howard, whose body, she said, had lain in
Willis's Undertaking establishment for eight
days. She and her friends she related, had
gathered $50 and they needed 81 more She
collected a little money from the policemen.
So far as inquirers could learn from the
woman the case apparently was worthy
one. Mrs Howard had lived here four years.
and for the last year had made her home
with Mrs. Posey. Two weeks ago she fell
on the Ice and a short time afterward she
died. There was no money with which 10
bury the body and Undertaken Willis agreed
70 keep it in his place until Mrs Posey and
her friends could collect the sum needed.
Mrs. Howard left two little boys. Her hus-
band deserted her several years ago, and she
had made living for herself and her chill
dren by ASKING clothes. We must do some
thing with the body Tomorrow, Mrs. Posey
said last night. and any one who wants 10
help us TO bury It can come to my house
No. 40 West North street. this morning.
I'm . widow. but ] gave S. to the collection.
and I'm going to take care of the Two htt1e
boys until can ind good homes for them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
NITRIC ACID KILLED HIM,
John Grieb Swallowed the stuff by
Mistake.

A death return made to the City Board Of
Health yesterday gave the information that
John Grieb of No 436 North Pine street, had
died from swallowing nitric acid. Dr. Wands
was the physician who made the return. He
said last night that Grieb went to his home
last Thursday night and found a bottle
which appeared to contain whisky He took
drink of the liquid, which was nitric acid
DIR. Wands reached Grieb twenty minutes
after he had drank the acid, but it was too
late, and Grieb suffered until Saturday when
he died. The acid had been left in the house
by plumbers.
DR.. Wands said he informed the coroner of
the case and was instructed to make return
of the death to the Board of Health officer
If he were satisfied that the death was really
due to accident DR.. Wands was satisfied
the coroner did not investigate the case and
therefore it has not become public until at
this time. Coroner Nash eorroborated Dr.
Wandss statement last night. He said Dr.
Wands assured him that there was no supi-
ciOn of anything criminal in the case and
therefore he let DR.. Wands handle it with
out further question. Coroner Nash said the
reason he did not make the case public was
that it had slipped his mind.
Grieb was Sixty-Six years old and lived
with his wife. He had several married chill
dren,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
THE BREWERS TRUST.
Prosecutor PuEh Is Asked to Have 1t
Investigated.


Investigated.
The new grand jury began its work for
the January session yesterday morning
after being instructed by Judge Afford, of
the Criminal Court. The jurors are Milton
p. Port (foreman), VIM. S. Budd William
Grover Lemuel Edwards, Robert c. Will
hanson and Daniel Monninger. Judge AL
ford gave the usual instructions. requesting
the jury to investigate all violations of law
brought to its notice. Judge Afford said
yesterday afternoon that he had not in
structed the jury to go into the alleged
park scandal because no charges had
been made to him officially. 1t was the
business of the grand jury, he said, TO in
vestigate everything of an unlawful char
acter and If any one had information re-
laung to the park scandal they could ap-
pear before the grand jury and tell what
they knew.
Edwin b. Pugh. county prosecutor, has
been asked to have the grand jury investi-
gate the alleged violations of the antitrust
law by the brewing companies 1t is charged
that the breweries have combined to keep
the price of beer at s. a barrel. in restric-
ton of trade The attention of the prosecu-
tor was also called to the rule of the brew
ers' association which permits no member
to sell beer to a saloon keeper going into
business who owes for beer purchased from
another member while in business before.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
FRANKEM Will CONTEST.
Son Who Was Cut OF Trying to Break
the Instrument.

Son Who Was Cut OF Trying to Break
the Instrument.
Suit was brought in the Circuit Court yes
terday to contest the will of Jonathan
Frankem who died in this city on Dec. 4
last, leaving an estate valued at about s10-
co., Mr.. Frankem left two sons-Isaac L..
and Augustus II. Frankem. In making his
will, he cut his sons off with bequest of
s. each, leaving the remainder of his estate
to his grandchildren. Henry F., Kate and
Anna Rowe. These are the children of his
daughter, who is dead. On Dec. Is Philip
Hildebrand was appointed executor of the
will, and on the same date the instrument
was offered for probate.
Isaac L. Frankem, who is the plaintiff in
the suit to break the will, filed an objection
to the proceedings about to be taken by the
probate commissioner, and further action
was deferred. Isaac l.. Frankem makes his
brother and his nephew and nieces defend
ants to the suit. In making the small be-
quest to Augustus Frankem. the testator
declared that his son had not shown the
proper respect for his parents. He went
so far in his unnatural conduct" the viii
read, ''as to curse his mother at the bed
side of dying brother. and ! wish to show
him that a son who is so undutiful has no
claim on my bounty"
plaintiff. Jonathan Frankem said in his will
1T is my desire that he shall receive no
more for the reason that he has treated me
and his mother in a most shameful manner.
Though sick and in distress, he has never
shown interest enough in his parents to in
quire concerning them. In fact, he has been
lacking wholly in duty. respect and affec-
ton TO his mother and me-" The plaintiff
is asking that the will be set aside first, on
the ground that his father was of unsound
mind when he executed the will, and Sec
Ond that he was induced to make the will
by the undue influence of some person or
persons to the plaintiff unknown
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
PARK LAW REVISION.
Committee Recommends Women for
Membership.

The special committee on park law of the
Commercial Club, in a report submitted
yesterday to the directors, recommended
revision of the old law which was wiped
out by Supreme Court decision, and fur
Their suggested that the park board be COM
posed of four men and two women, all to
be appointed by the mayor, not more than
two of whom shall belong to the same polit-
ical party Thereupon, in the discussion
which arose, there was a desire for elucida-
ton of the problem of determining the
party to which any woman belonged, or
whether they could be considered as nom
partisans. The directors were not opposed
to women holding membership on the board,
but merely wanted assurance that they
could properly qualify under the law and
Constitution. The question of equitable as
sessment of property also disturbed the
directors, and the entire matter was re-
ferred again to the committee. The commit
tee is composed of ex-Mayor Thomas L.
Sullivan, Jacob P. Dunn, A. F. Potts, Rev.
NJ. l.. Haines and George Merritt. The
amendments to the old law suggested, aside
from the one regarding membership on the
board are embraced in the following re-
port:
In Section we first amend by insert
ing four years as term Of service in place
of five years, as the old law provided. And
in the latter clause Of the section which pro-
vides the mayor with power to remove any
commissioner, we insert the words, but only
upon his filing in writing with the city clerk
his reason for such removal
'At the end OF Section we add the words
and such meetings shall be open to the
pubic
'-ro the fifth paragraph of Section we
add the words and to establish suitable
places for such impounding.'
TO Section II We add the clause but shall
have no power to- contract debts beyond
the amount Of the REPRESENTATIONS
For the beginning Of Section IA we sub
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04

In the Superior Court yesterday, Harry w.
Eastwood began an action for damages
against August Jensen jr., a member of
the Merchant police force of the city, on
account Of personal injuries. The plaintiff
demands $1,000 He says that on Dec. 10
last he was employed at the livery stable of
Alfred Fodrea 1884 South Meridian street.
Early in the morning. he AYERS, the Defend
ant sat down in a chair at the stable and
fell asleep. The plaintiff awakened the
sllmbering guardian of the peace, he AYERS,
and the policeman Immediately fell on him
with his club. Eastwood claims he was
numerically assaulted and was beaten into
insensiblity He alleges that as a result
Of the beating received he is injured for life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
Bonrd of safetx statistics.

Clerk Davis, of the Board of Public
Safety, is preparing the boards annual
financial statement. The total amount of ap-
preparations for the board last year was
1858, 794.S1. OF this amount all but $499SO was
expended. The amount of the police force
salaries was $131,591.44, and the fire depart
ment salaries amounted to 1882 1852. 1t cost
S42 ,S26d to equip the new police station,
this sum including the cost of the Game
We'll police telegraph system.
The board will meet this morning and let
contract for coal for the police station
during the rest of the winter. About two
tons of block coal will be required every
day and it is expected the total amount will
be about two hundred tons
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04

ing struck on the head by the projecting
arm of a mail crane. The petitioner, as adj
ministrator of McFarlands estate, brought
a suit for damages against the railroad
company, and in the Circuit Court of Edgar
county secured a verdict for IS 600. 1t is
claimed that the judgment has never been
paid although no appeal was taken from
the action of the lower court. The petit
toner asks that the defendant be required
to make answer in court, and if the allega-
tions set out are found TO be true that the
receiver be required to pay the amount OF
the judgment into court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
a vandaIia EmpIoye,s suit.

Keefer Laufman, of Edgar county, Illinois,
administrator of the estate of Charles Nc
Farland. has filed petition in the United
States court against Volney 7. Malott re-
ceiver of the Terre Haute & Indianapolis
Railway. The petitioner shows that Charles
Mcfarland was employed as a locomotive
fireman by the I. II & L Railroad Com
pany and was killed on Dec. q, 1856, By be-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
RANN STATEMENT.

i, James r. Henry. cashier Of the above-narled
bank, do soemaly swear that the above statement
IS true TO the best Of my knowledge and belief.
JAMES r. HENRY Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn before me this Sd day OF
January, 1899
EDWARD 3. RAUB, Notary Public.
Correct-atteSt:
II. W. MILLER,
II. c. @. Balls,
Directors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04


DAlLY-Sarah Elizabeth, widow OF Col II
Daily, deceased. eldest daughter Of Judge James
Morrison, deceased. at Columbus, Ind, at ( D. M
Jan 2. 1899. Burial at Columbus. THURSDAY Jan.
s. at p. m.
TUCKER--Charles s. Tucker died at Denver
Col, Jan. 3 age twenty-four years. Notice of
funeral later.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
state OF Indiana, Set.
In the Sunreme Court.


Thomas T. Surber et al VS. Zachariah T. May
field ct all No 1s75S.
Appeal from owen Circuit Court
Whereas. II appears by affidavit fled that
kachariah T. Mayhed, Artemacy Bishop, John
bricks Emily T. Moore. Mary r. Greene. Eddie
Buchanan, Pascal Buchanan. James Buchanan
Silas Buchanan. Henry NJ. Buchanan RID Van
Wrinkle Buchanan. James W. SeaT, Rose Newton.
Herschell Newton, Henry c. steele. Mrs. Jane
Duncan. and the unknown heirs OF each and every
one OF the persons above named, and the un-
known heirs OF John c Nayfed, deceased the
unknown heirs Of jamie Chenoweth. deceased. and
the unknown heirs OF James Snodgrass. deceased.
end Joicy Mitchell are ponresdenfs of the state
~ Indiana. and are necessary parties said ap-
peal.
Now. therefore. the said nonresdents above
named are hereby notified that the 18th DAY
Of October. 1888. the said Thomas p. Surber Ell all
fled IN the clerks Office of the Supreme Court OF
Indiana. a transcript Of the record and proceed
lngs In a certain suit appealed from the Circuit
Court OF owen county. Indiana, in which said
Thomas j. Surber et al. plaintiffs and said
Zachariah 4. Mayfeld et al. were defendants ana
said above named nOnresidents hereby notified
10 appear at the Supreme Court room, IN Indian
apolis, Indiana. before said Supreme Court the
18th DAY OF February. 1899, and defend said ap-
peal. else the same wiz be proceeded upon IN
their absence
Witness my hand and the seal OF said court
ehis Sd day q January. 1893.
ROBERT A BROWN,
Clerk Supreme Court.
Donney Hickam & Robinson, Attorneys for APP
uallauts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04

Elmer E. Nichols was yesterday appointed
administrator Of the estate of Mabel Meyers.
giving a bond of 5000. He also qualified
as the guardian of Martha Meyers by fur
nishing a 5000 bond.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
s~~N~N~~~N~<~~~~~>~~~~~~~N~
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEET
ING

Notice Is hereby given that the annual meeting
Of the stockholders Of the Union National Saw
thgs and Loan Association will its office,
No. los East Ohio street. indianapolis, Indiana.
on Saturday, Jan. Is, 1883, at > o'clock p. m.
UNION NATIONAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION.
Er q u L-N-sL Nv so.-.tarr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEET
ING.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting
Of the stockholders of the Union National saw
fngs and Loan Association No. viii occur at its
office. NO. les East OHIO street Indianapolis, In
diana, ca Saturday, Jan. Il, 1899 at o'clock p. hi.
UNION NATIONAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION,
Ear q L-N-sI- " sao-.t,---
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04
Mr.. FouIxe,s Lecture Postponed.

William Dudley Foulke was to have read
paper to the Century Club last night, with
the Philippine islands as subject, but be-
cause his train was four hours late the
reading was postponed to some future meet
ing. Prof. Dotey. of the High School. read
an essay on the supernatural characters in
Shakspeare's plays.