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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION.
Probable One Will BE Built-COm-
missioner Resigns.

At a meeting of the School Board last
night the resignation of Charles NJ. Dick
son was offered. 1t was written. and said
that it was caused by his election to the
Council.
II move that it be not accepted" said
Mr.. Sloan.
mo accepted, exclaimed Mr.. Baker,
Yes said Mr.. Sloan: 'he has been here
but a short time"
II think it would be discourteous to Mr..
Dickson" said Mr.. Baker. He cannot
hold both offices"
well, 1 will withdraw my motion" said
Mr.. Sloan.
Thank you,' responded Mr.. Baker. 81
move that Mr.. Dickson's resignation be ac-
cepted."
This motion was carried. Later Mr.. Sloan
moved that Charles w. Moores be elected
to fill out Mr.. Dickson's term. There was
protest against this motion. 1t being said
that Mr.. Moores did not live in Mr.. Dick
sons district, and, besides. it would not be
necessary that the vacancy be filled, be-
cause the time remaining was so short. A
motion had been passed inviting the newly
elected school commissioners to attend the
meetings of the board and give their views,
and in consideration of this Mr.. Sloan
withdrew his motion.
1t seems probable that an addition will be
built to the High School. Last night the
board received a letter from George w.
Hufford. principal of the High School,. in
which he said more room was imperative.
He said the enrolment this year was l9
greater than il had ever been before. and
that IL would be increased at least 100 by
the January promotions: The classes were
larger than were good for the students, he
said. He suggested that the scientific lab
oratories and the assembly hall be taken
care of in some other place, SO that the
space they occupied might be used for class
rooms. This suggestion. of course. implied
an addition to the building. The finance
committee was instructed TO ask an opin-
ion from the boards attorney as to the
borrowing of money TO build an ADDITION 10
the school.
O. II. Ennis. of Chicago, was granted per-
mission to get from the principals or the
schools a list of pupils who stammer. He
is said to be an expert in curing stammer
ing. and he bears recommendations from
superintendent of schools In other cities.
pointed teachers in the schools.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
SOME MEMBERS OPPOSE IT.
Commercial Club Directors to Further
Consider Street-Car INVESTIGATION.

Commercial Club Directors to Further
Consider street-Car investigation.
A special meeting of the directors of the
Commercial Club will be held this noon to
take action on the proposed aid by the club
to the Investigation of the circumstances
surrounding the granting of the recent
street-railroad franchise. The petition to
President English asking that the meeting
be called was signed by the same members
who voted, a day or two ago, TO a%ppropri-
ate $500 10 employ counsel to aid the prose-
cutting attorney. 1t is understood that the
solicitation of funds for this purpose has
demonstrated that the members of the club
are, by no means. a unit on the PROPOSE
ton, and the directors who voted for Ii do
not desire to proceed unless the club, as an
organization, is behind them. While they
state their personal opinions as to the wis
dom of aiding the county officers have not
been changed in the slightest. yet they pre-
fer that the directors call a meeting of the
entire club to take action on the question.
One of the members of the board of d.
rectors stated, yesterday, that il was sug-
gested in the recent meeting that this ques-
ton should be acted upon by the entire
membership, but those who favored raising
that the meeting would be packed. ID. NJ.
Parry, who favors the participation by the
club in the investigation, last night said:
I'VE have signed the call for this meeting
because we believe the matter is of such
great Importance that a few of us should
not take the responsibility for club action,
but that the question should be submitted
to the entire membership. For that reason
We have asked that the directors meet to
consider calling a full meeting"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
CARS FOR THE MARKET
Thirty for indianapolis System Ready
to Be P~ainted-Then $50 Are
to he Built.

Hugh j. MCGOWAN, general manager of
the indianapolis Street-railway Company.
said yesterday. In talking or the criticism
Of the company's service. that 1t did not
seem tina the critics took into considera-
ton the extensive repairs and reconstruc-
ton under way on the lines. These
things naturally cause delay" said Mr.. Nc
Gowan, though we have done all we could
TO prevent injury to the service while the
repairs are being made. There are several
lines which were in such bad shape that
they would nave been useless had they not
been reconstructed Immediately. Monday
morning we will begin re~constructing the
West Indianapolis line. and in ten days
work will begin On the Brightwood line.
Even with these Instructions to the service
IL has been better than ever before. Condi-
tons will continue TO improve until all re-
pairs are made, and then the service will
be of the best.
our shops, on West Washington
street, thirty winter cars are nearly ready
to be painted. As soon as they are finished
and put in service We will begin to build $50
cars, some for the winter and some open
cars for the summer. After the company
has supplied itself with all the cars neces-
sary 1t will begin to manufacture cars for
the market The new winter cars will all be
large and will have rattan seats. The plat
forms at both ends will be large, SO that
passengers may get on or off at the motor
mans platform as well as the rear. The
rear platform will be so large that ten men
may stand on it comfortably and smoke
and not be In the way of other passengers
getting on or off.
The current on the system is not as
strong as Ii should be. Last spring we or
dered a new plant, and IL will be here early
next year. The old plant will be held in re-
serve"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
FEDERAL SITE APPRAISERS.
Messrs. ". r. MaIott, A. N. Fletcher
and Louis Holiweg Are Chosen.

The United States Court room was well
filled yesterday afternoon while Judge Ba-
ker was considering the appointment OF APP
praisers OF Square IS. the proposed federal
building site. Owners of the property in
the block were there in person or repre-
sented by attorneys, and the discussion of
names occupied nearly an hour. Judge Ba-
ker said he did not desire 10 appoint any
one who owned property within a stones
throw or the block. and the different names
suggested the day before were Discussed.
Objections were raised to some suggested.
and then 1t seemed that the three were
agreed upon. when Judge Baker stated he
wanted the appraisers politically divided.
and not all Of one party. This made a
fresh start necessary. and those interested
were greatly worried because the name of
Eugene Saulcy had been suggested. All
fought shy of his name. as Mr.. Saulcy. in
his capacity as assessor. has heard pleas
rom many OF those interested I'm the prom
erty that the assessed valuation should be
reduced It was embarrassing for both sides
put the session was adjourned without Mr..
SaulcSs name being discussed. and the
property owners left with a sigh OF relief
and a smile on their faces. The names final
~ agreed upon Sre V. T. Malott. A. M
Fletcher and Louis Hollweg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
DEAD ON THE BRIDGE.
Robert Ross, COIOred, Frightfully
by a Train.

Robert Ross. a demented colored man.
who has been living in the Hoosier Sweat
Collar C~ompany's works, at No. 1892 Alvord
street. was found dead about 7:3O last night
on the P. & E. bridge, south of Kingan's
packing house. He had been run over by a
train and frightfully mangled. One arm was
crushed and nearly cut off, one leg was al
most completely severed and the body at
the abdomen was cut almost through. The
body was taken to the morgue in the Dis
pensary ambulance. From the position of
the body it was thought he had been struck
from behind and run over by an engine
which was backing up. The body was dis
covered by the engineer of Big Four en-
CINE No. 81.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
PT0MAINES in THE HAM
EIGHT IN HOUSEHOLD OF COUNTY
TREASURER SCHMIDT MADE Il.
All Recovered Except a CoIOred
Servant, Who Is Still in a
Serious Condition.

One of the most severe case of ptomaine
poisoning in this city in several years was
that in the household of County Treasurer
William III. Schmidt, of 53 North Delaware
street. OF the eight people affected, all are
entirely out of danger except John Cooper.
a colored servant employed at the house.
He has been in a serious condition since last
Sunday. County Treasurer Schmidt was
absent in Cincinnati on business. and
when he returned Monday morning
he was met by his brother, Ed
ward Schmidt, who informed him of the
general sickness i'm the home. DIR. Evan
Hadley. who attended the sick people.
thinks the trouble was caused by ptomaine
poison in boiled ham, of which the family
partook freely last Sunday at supper. SAM
pies Of the meat were submitted to Drs. a.
W. Brayton and w. T. s.. Dodds, and it was
their opinion that ptomaines caused the ILL
ness.
Last Friday Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt,
mother of Messrs. w. H.. and Edward II.
Schmidt. purchased a ten-pound ham of a
well-known brand, and had it boiled. The
meat was put in a refrigerator, and some
of it was eaten Friday night. Sunday John
Cooper, the colored boy. arose early and
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cook having a day off. He ate some of the
ham which was in the refrigerator. Sunday
evening the meat was served at supper.
Edward Schmidt went out to spend the
evening, and about two hours later a young
nephew came after him, summoning him
home, stating that the entire family had
been taken suddenly i'll. On his return he
found his mother and Mrs. w. III. Schmidt
suffering and in much agony. John Cooper
was also in a distressing condition.
Miss Bertha. aged eighteen, and Arthur
chmidt aged fifteen, niece and nephew of
the Messrs. Schmidt, were also in much
pain. An hour later Mrs. Matilda OFT, a
sister. from Veedersburg, Ind, a guest at
the home, underwent the same experiences
as the others. and her daughter Elizabeth
became i'll with her mother. DIR. Hadley,
who was ummoned, gave his patients n.y.
podermic injections of morphine, and APP
piled various remedies. He and Edward
Schmidt worked during the night with the
sick people. and when William H.. Schmidt
returned in the early morning his brother
Edward collapsed, and was given attention.
Monday was a blue day in the Schmidt
home. but towards evening every one was
on the road to recovery, except the colored
boy. DIR. Hadley thinks he will get well.
too. The others are now entirely recovered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
DEPUTY PROSECUTOR RESIGNS
John C.. Ruekeishaus VIII he a Cnndi-
date for Pugh's once.

prosecutor Push has received the resig-
nation OF his deputy, John c. RuckeIshaus
and. while nothing definite has been done
as yet II Il said it will be accepted. Mr..
ku~ckelshaus will be a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination as prosecuting attor-
ney next year n will contest the place
with his present chief. who will also be a
Candidate. II Is said. Mr.. Pugh said there
were several applicants for Mr.. Ruckels-
Iected for several lays yet.
IL - thought mat In case John Wall fails
p establish his claim 10 the police iudee-
snip ne VIII take the place OF Mr.. Ruckeis-
naus. I'm which event Taylor Gronninger
who has been filling Mr. Walls place i'm the
Police Court. viii be given the place perma-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

He says that while the company has made
extensive additions to the pumping station
at Cicero, he advises the public to lay in a
supply of coal. that it may be prepared for
any accidents which may happen. He also
says that while the facilities are greater
for pumping gas into the city. the supply
is much less than last year.
bement Lyman. of the Consumers Gas
company. takes the same view of the mat
ter as Mr. Pearson. Mr.. Lyman says that
during the present month his company has
cut on all factories that have been depend
ent on the Consumers Company for fuel.
ana with these large users of gas shut of,
the private consumer may have more gas
during the cold weather.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
LIND NORTH OF THE CREEK.
v. Il. MalOtt and g.. r. Yandes Pur-
chase n 100000 Tract.

Nolney T. Malott and George b. Yandes
have purchased of w. S. and Mary Il.
Losey a tract of land on Central avenue,
Immediately north of Haywood Park addi-
ton. There are 10 2-3 acres in the tract,
which is at present a promising wheat field.
The purchase price was 20.0O0. Mr.. Malott
said, last night, that he and Mr.. Yandes
had no plans for the immediate improve
ment of the land.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
TELEPHONE RUMORS.
New Company Asserts 1t VIII Enter
No Consolidation Scheme.

A rumor was current yesterday that the
consolidation of the New and Bell telephone
companies was about to be effected. 1t was
denied by Harry b. Gates. secretary of the
New Telephone Company, who said: There
is nothing i'm IL at all. We nave started out
with this company TO stand or fall. and we
are not going TO consolidate. Such a rumor
as this is regularly started by the Bell
Company. and / am sure that company
would like to consolidate, but we will not.
There Is no truth whatever i'm the report
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

This loss is made up of interest and ex-
penses paid In excess of profits and is con-
tinually increasing. AS this showing rem
ders il impossible for the association to
continue business / have not deemed ii adj
visable to take the time or put the asso-
citation to the expense of an investigation
of the value of its assets or the details
of its business, but report the above facts
TO you for such action as you may deem
nrOnPr.'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

Hess yesterday received a tel
egram from Washington to take no steps
toward the establishment OF free delivery
In Irvington until he receives further in
structions. He had previously received in
Nov
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

Excursion to O~aklandon. Pendleton. An
derson, Muncie. Winchester. Union City,
Marion, Ind, Wabash; 40 cents 10 81: Sum
day, Oct. %. Train leaves Indianapolis 7:45
a. m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

Mr. Pearson suggests Coal
John r. Pearson. Of tb indianapolis Gas
Company. paints a xlo my picture OF the
outlook for gas during The coming winter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Cochran.

Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Cochran died at 107
Harlan street Thursday, and will be buried
at Noblesville this morning. Mrs. Cochran
was the aunt of Roscoe Conklin. a former
Journal reporter. now in the Philippines,
and, his mother dying while he was an in
FAINT, Mrs. Cochran raised him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
The UNION TRUST co
Offices-Nos. IFS & Izz (Company's Build
iug) East Market Street.

This company is authorized by law to act
as trustee in all capacities, either by pri-
waite or public appointment. IL Is examined
regularly by the auditor of state. reports its
condition TO him and is under supervision OF
the courts in many cases. Ii can do all that
an individual can In a business way, do IL
cheaper and usually do IL better. 1t will b.
here when the individual has gone. Its
great capital Is not only a guarantee of
faithful service and successful performance.
but IL gives IL the ability to handle many
concerns that an individual would not have.
1t is able to use Its capital In the discharge
OF trusts. TO make advances, pay debts and
keep affairs moving where needed. IL Of
fers a safe. competent and trustworthy
agent 10 all who need the services Of
others In business matters
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

Marcy's-place to buy watches. jewelr
diamonds and silverware. Lowest prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

Insure with German Fire Insurance OF In
diana. General Offices. % South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

nothing of the man. having only met him
thursday. The police are satisfied he Is at
tempting 10 shield his partner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

Insure with Indiana Insurance Co, 143 E
Market street. Fire. lightning ind tornado
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

Louis ostermeyer. a driver for Wilmer &
Co. lumber dealers. was thrown from his
wagon yesterday afternoon while driving
near the No. 2 engine house. on South
street. ana suffered severe bruises and a
deep cash IA the right foot- The fire de-
rartufnf 2ouks frightened his team and IL
rt4f{sQ = run. osternfyer uas taken 10
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
The Dunlap Hats
For style lead them all. Seaton's Hat Store
81. OO-DECATUR AND RETURN-$1.O 90
Via l.. ID. e. w. Ry,
BIG FOUR ROUTE.

Special train will leave Union Station Z
a. m. Returning, train will leave Decatur
m m
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

The Vernon Insurance and Trust Company
are closing the sale of their stock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

BIG FOUR ROUTE.
81 .OO-Cincinnatf and Return-S1.O 90
Sunday, Oct. %.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21

Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-21
Quaker
Bread
1880 North Alabama Street,
A Modern Residence
Win be Sold at
Public Sale to the
Highest Bidder
Saturday Next
October z8, at 10 a. m.

House open for inspection. For
terms apply to Cass Connoway, Attor-
ney at Law, l101 Law Building, East
1arket Street.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
COMMERCIAL CLUB
OfnceHe Balloted for Yesterday-No
Changes from Nominations

From O'Clock in the morning to in the
afternoon yesterday the members of the
Commercial club balloted on the officers
nominate several weeks ago by the nomi-
mating committee. There was not the
slightest opposition, and the officers elected
are as follows:
President-F. Y. Anderson.
Vice Presidents. A. VanHoose, E. w.
Barrett, ]. w. Johnston, John w. Tomlin-
son, j. B. Cobbs, John w. ONeil, Ross c..
Smith, Joseph Beitman, c. Exum. w. K.
Drennen. H. II. Mayberry, C. T. Rainbow.
- .Direetors-M. v. Joseph, r. n. Rhodes.
b. Steiner, Robert Jemison, w. ]. Miner,
B. f. Roden, Sol Haas, r. III. Motion, J. K.
Mcdonald.
q Treasurer-W. B. Leedy.
: The newly elected officers will be installed
at banquet to be given next Tuesday
night, Speeches will be made by the retir-
ing officers and the new. 1t is thought that
hereafter the club will have one of these
banquets every year.
Z There will not necessarily be an election
: of the club secretary. This officer is elected
by, the board of directors to serve during
their pleasure. There is no set time for
the secretary's office to expire.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
TWO BIG DAMAGE
SUITS WERE FILED
Despite the Fact That It Was a
Holiday
GREGATlNG $62,5OO.0O
Suit for $4,000 Against the Lathrop-
Hatton Lumber Co. and One for
$4,000 Against Pioneer Min
ing & Manufacturing Co.

Damage suits aggregating $4,000 were
filed in the local courts yesterday despite
the fact that a sort of holiday air per-
meated the temple of justice on account
of the carnival. Two of the suits were
filed in the city court and one in the cir
cult court.
In the circuit court Fred Scissor filed
suit against the Lathrop-Hatton Lumber
company for $4,000 as damages for injuries
alleged to have been sustained while load
ing lumber on car for the defendant at
Riverside.
In the same court Mary Schmidt, adj
ministratrix of the estate of Joseph Smidt,
entered suit against the Pioneer Mining
and Manufacturing company fer SlO.OOO
damages. The complaint alleges that
Smidt was in the employ of the defendant
company and that on March last was re-
quired to go to the top of one of the fur
naces then being repaired at Thomas and
that by reason of a defect in or misman-
agement of the hoist he was dumped into
the furnace and fell ninety feet, causing
his death.
In the circuit court Frank Scissor, father
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
Two Companies Incorporated

Two new companies we're incorporated
by the probate judge yesterday. Articles
of incorporation were granted as follows:
The Export Coal and Railway company
capital stock $4,000; incorporators, Percy
T. Wilder, of Bessemer. and Joseph r. and
]. II. Robertson, of Charleston, S. G. To
mine and sell COAL
The Consolidated Insurance Agency, cap
ital stock. $4,000. Incorporators: w. J..
Dangaix, A. R. Dearborn, G. d. Reynolds
and C. L. stickney. To do general in
surance business.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
. "a % II % IL L a.
RAM. The >,Ihe Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature ss I1HAzzMx

The Birmingham Broom Factory Is one
of our new and fiourishing enterprises.
Recently they moved to their new 9and
commodious factory on Avenue A, between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, one
block from passenger depot.
The factory is operated by Captain J. b.
Morson and Mr.. J. w. Stokes. Mr.. Stokes,
having had great deal of experience in
the sale of brooms and cotton mops, says
that they propose to be always in line on
prices and quality and send out nothing but
satisfactory goods. and feels that In course
of short time that an additional increase
in their output will be necessary.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
HISTORIC CHARLESTON.

visit to that charming city by the sea,
to Forts Sumter and Moultrie and the
many other points of historic interest in
and around that noted city now in the
reach of everyone Go and see the place
where the greatest war of modern times
began.
Low rates, special trains. fast time, by
Central of Georgia railway. A delightful
daylight trip through the famous fruit re-
gion of Georgia. and it principal cities CO.
lumbus, Macon and last, but not least,
beautiful Savannah.
Tickets on sale May g. 9, and 10, with
final limit May 81. For further particulars
call on SOLON JACOR%
2015 First Ave. Commercial Agent.
b-4-6t /,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
AGAINST TRUSTS
State Convention win be Held to OPP
pose the Monopolies

Little Rock, Ark. May e.-Anent the sug-
gestion that convention Of southern gov
errors and attorney-generals be called to
discuss plans for concerted action in the
matter of antitrust legislation, Governor
Jones today received the following tele-
gram from A. NJ. Kennedy of the Texas
legislature:
would you favor an organized effort to
secure concerted action among the several
states In the fight against trusts?'
The governor replied as follows:
"I favor an organized effort to secure con-
certed action among the several states in
the fight against trusts"
1t is probable that such convention will
be called at an early date.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-09
THE DIRECT LINE TO
CHARLESTON. s

Is via the Southern Railway
through Atlanta and Augusta.
Service superior and time
quicker than any other line.
Train leaving Birmingham at
4:5O p. m. reaches Charleston
next day lilo a. M. { Eastern
time). On May 9th this train
will carry through coaches
Birmingham to Charleston.
Fare for round trip $3.50.
Call on G. E. Jackson, T.. P.
A., 2Ol9 LIST avenue, for de-
tailed information.