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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
BAR IRON TO BE MADE
PREMIER PLANT WILL PROBABLY BE
OPERATED FOR DOMESTIC TRADE.
Cannot Compete with the Big Pitts
burg Mills-COntracts for Bridge
Work Also.

According to the latest report. the Pre-
mier steel plant. on the South Side, is
about to be put in operation again. The re-
cent agitation TO open two streets through
the property, and the demand on the own
ers of the plant that they make known
their intentions as to the use or disuse of
the mill, has disclosed enough to the city
administration TO lead TO the belief that
the mill will start. Several South-side
ccuncilmen have been informed that the
mill will be started probably this winter,
or as soon as it Is possible to obtain ORE
The information received from one of the
administration officials is that the owners
find ii will be profitable to work the mill
on class OF material which would not
make it competitor Of the big Pittsburg
mills.
1t was formerly steel rail mill, but, long
ago. IL decided that it would not be
profitable TO resume the manufacture Of
that sort of product. All recent inquiries of
the owners have been in the direction of
ascertaining whether sufficient domestic
trade in bar iron and architectural and
bridge iron could be developed to Justify the
departure. According to recent informa-
ton the owners have satisfied themselves
on this point, and will begin the manufac-
ture of both round and fat bar iron for
the hardware trade, and fill such contracts
for bridge material as come their way. How
many men IL Is contemplated employing has
not been made public as yet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
A DRESSED BEEF PLANT
EASTERN CAPITALISTS DECIDE TO
BUILD ONE HERE TO COST $25O,OoO.
sheep Market to BE Developed-Corn-
Fed Cattle of Middle states
I'm Favor.

Two Boston men, who represent Eastern
capital, have Aeen in Indianapolis looking
for location for dressed-beef establish
ment. They had two Western cities under
Observation-Disclosures and Kansas
City While I'm this city the Boston men
were in consultation with ID. p. Erwin and
other members of the Interstate Stock
yards Company Yesterday Mr.. Erwin re-
ceived a telegram from the East, stating
that decision in favor OF Indianapolis had
been reached.
Tt Is understood that the men who were
here last week represent two large Eastern
concerns which expect to unite in the es-
Enlistment of a large packing house in the
West. The telegram received by Mr.. Erwin
would indicate that the establishment
would be built here. Mr.. Erwin, last night,
declined TO announce the names of the
Eastern people interested in the enterprise.
He said he did not feel that he had right
10 give their names at this time. The East
ern men, during their stay in this city, Wis
tied the new stockyards and were greatly
impressed with the facilities this city is
about 10 have in the way Of receiving live
stock. The visitors also spent some time at
the Board of Trade and familiarized them
selves with the character OF Indianapolis
markets. Mr.. Erwin says Ii was understood
that IL the Eastern people decide tc: estab-
lish packing house here. they will expend
about $4,000 in the equipment Of buildings.
Dressed beef will be handled chiefly. and 1t
will all be shipped to Eastern points. 1t will
also be the purpose OF the new establish
ment TO handle calves, sheep and lambs
extensively. Al present there Is little mar
ket for sheep in indianapolis. but 1t is
thought the market may be improved. Mr..
Erwin says that. at the present time. more
stock cattle are being fed within a radius
or l50 miles OF Indianapolis than for many
years. There appears 10 be a growing
prejudice against cattle raised on the great
ranches OF the West and the corn-fed stock
OF Indiana. Ohio and Illinois is always well
coined in the markets of the East. The
Eastern people who talk Of establishing a
packing concern here feel that with the
stockyards and railroad facilities OF Indian
apolis they should be able TO secure a large
per cent. OF the shipments that ere being
made 10 Chicago from Indiana and adjoin-
ing States. Mr. Erwin says the selection of
site for the new packing house will be
left largely 10 the Interstate Stockyards
Company. although he claims that his COM
pany Is not TO be financially interested in
the new venture He says the stockyards
company has two sites under consideration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
ACCIDENTS ON STREETS
j. II. WILSON, A SPECIAL POLICEMAN,
STRUCK by ONE OF THE NEW CARS.
George Duncan Also Injured by q Car
ON North Illinois Street
Last Night.

James T. Wilson. special policeman at
Kissel's resort, at Twenty-sixth and Illinois
streets. is at the City Hospital seriously in
jured- He was struck by one of the new
double-truck street cars About O'Clock
s. c. Dark. architect. living at the cor
ner of Twenty-sixth and Illinois streets. no
uced Wilson standing in the roadway in
front Of his house. He was under the inf.u-
ence of liquor and staggered heavily. Just
as car No. 34i, in charge OF Conductor W.
Fields and Motorman w. Horrell. came in
sight Wilson made move as II to cross the
track in the direction Of the beer garden,
but before the car reached him he turned
the other way and the motorman made no
effort to stop the car until, when within a
few feet of him, Wilson again staggered
onto the track. Before the motorman
could act the car had struck Wilson and
thrown him to the ground. The motorman
applied the brakes instantly and brought
the car 10 a stop before the wheels had
reached Wilson. The fender had failed to
cast him aside. however, and, passing over.
rolled him over and over before the car was
stopped. DR.. De Hass was called and found
two ribs broken. but could not make a
thorough examination for internal injuries
A sedative was administered and the city
ambulance took him to his home. on South
Delaware street.
George Duncan, a helper on one of the
bro transfer Company's wagons was Sc
yerely injured by being thrown from the
wagon. which was struck by street car
at Illinois and Thirtieth streets. The driver
OF the wagon, Davis. was delivering a
trunk at the home of Charles Oaks and
stopped in the street with one end OF the
wagon on the track Duncan remained on
the wagon and was severely bruised about
the head and body In the fall. He was sit
ting with his back TO the car and did not
notice its approach. He was taken TO his
home, at No. SOC Ogden street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
DR." COOPER'S SHOW.
superintendent of Police Talks to the
Proprietor-Neighbor Tired of Ii.

Complaints which have been made to the
police relative 10 the show" conducted by
DR." Lee Cooper, at Sanders and South
East streets, led TO a talk yesterday be-
tween Superintendent ouigley and the
doctor" On Aug. ! the City Council passed
an amendment to the ordinance relative to
the licensing of circuses, street shows and
various other entertainments to which an
admission fee is charged or to which the
general public is invited. The amendment
provides for a permit. license and a fee
OF $40 day. DIR" Cooper was confronted
with the ordinance. which goes into effect
to-day and said. We'll. l guess I'm up
against IT," He was informed that he could
not lor ger conduct his operations without
complying with the law and will. IL is said,
close up. A few moments after Cooper left
the police station a petition was sent TO the
superintendent OF police, asking that Coop
er's show be stopped as IL was nuisance.
Nineteen residents of the immediate neigh
borhood had signed the petition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
MUST HAVE ADVISORY BOARDS
Those I'm Some of the Townships Have
Failed to Qualify.

Attorney General Taylor yesterday re-
ceived kilograms from the trustees OF two
townships in the State which stated that
the members OF the advisory boards in their
townships had failed to qualify and asking
what they should do. To each was sent
the following letter:
Replying to your telegram of to-day,
will say that / know of no way in which
you can conduct your office without an ad-
visory board. II the court has appointed
one and the members refuse TO serve, have
II appoint another, and keep on appointing
until II finds persons who will serve. II
the court refuses TO make appointments,
certify the facts TO the Governor. and he
will make the appointments. You must
have an advisory board. Get the best you
can, but get one. / know of no power to
levy a tax IN your township or TO appro-
pirate money to conduct the affairs OF the
same without an advisory board. Under
the law. IL you have no advisory board. the
result will be no tax and no funds by which
you can conduct the affairs OF the town.
ship"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

Philadelphia Record.

f1HIIdUSIpIIId heCOrd.
A doting North Eighteenth-street father.
whose wife and three little ones are at the
seashore. has a unique method OF showing
his affection for the absent ones. Before
they left he had pictures of each one oil
them taken in medallion form, and these
were surrounded by frames Of silver. TIC
a pair of broad black silk suspenders these
little gems of art were fastened. and every
day the fond father could look at the faces
of his loved ones as often as he chose
Friends noticed the strange fad, but could
not understand why the pictures Were
fastened to the suspenders upside down
Why" replied the proud father. they're
for me to look at. and no one else. How
could see them If they were on the other
Way?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
Identified by BertiIlon system.

Walter Brown. who was arrested a few
days ago for stealing harness for which he
is now serving a sentence in the workhouse
and who. 1t is claimed. stole horse in
Pennsylvania and drove 1t to this place. has
been identified through the Bertillon bureau
at Chicago as the man arrested in Chicago
Feb. 5. 1880. on a charge of attempted MUIR
der, and at Cincinnati Dec. q. lses. on a
charge OF grand larceny. for which he
served time
Harry Kelly. who is serving .. term in the
workhouse for petit larceny, was identified
through the bureau as the man arrested
Sept. I3 1891. at Chicago. for attempted
murder. He then gave the name OF Patrick
Kelly. He shot policeman who arrested
him for robbing John Matiza, 365 Blue
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
A WATER GOOD TO DRINK
ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CITY's SUP
PLY ABOUT TO BE MADE.
For Bathing and Laundry Purposes,
However, 1t Ii Not the Best
No Nitrites.

The annual analysis of the hydrant water
supplied to the city is about to be presented
to the Board of Health by DR.. John F. Gels.
the analytical expert for the board While
the formal analysis will not be made for a
day or two, DR.. Gels has already made
several exhaustive examinations OF the
water, and, aside from establishing the
percentage of mineral deposits, the pres
ence of which does not in any way effect
the value of the water and the traces of
which. in all analyses. are only slight, the
work is already finished.
The report will show that, for drinking
purposes, the water Is first-class, because
it is almost free from any impurities.
Where laundry and bathing is concerned,
however. it is not SO good. principally be-
cause of its hardness. which is above the
average. Professor Leeds. Of Philadelphia,
one of the most eminent authorities on
water supplies. holds that the ideal water
should not contain above from Is to % per
cent. of hardness. The Indianapolis water
contains 80 per cent, divided between car
Donates Of lime and magnesia. 1t contains
other traces Of minerals, but not TO any ex-
tent. The analysis shows three-tenths of
one part of carbonate of iron to 100000
parts of water. DR.. Gels is firm in his be-
lief that ne water is drawn altogether from
deep wells and that no water from White
river gets into it except occasionally dur
ing high water. He says that the best
guarantee of this Is that the tests show an
abnormally hard water under ordinary con-
ditions and that were 1. mixed with river
water, the softening influence of the latter
would be Immediately apparent. He regards
the supply as inexhaustible and among the
best for drinking purposes in the country.
The only trace of impurities Is 2-lO per
cent of chlorines, or sewage, and no nj
trites whatever. The chlorines do not nee
essariy mean that there is seepage OF
city sewage into the water supply; as Or.
in the earth. The nitrites indicate the pres
ence of animal decomposition and there is
not even trace OF this In the water. Ex-
perts do not consider the presence of
chlorines worth notice when 1t is less than
ner cent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
NOT THE BODY OF ROVER.
How the Remains of the Suicide at
Carmel Were Treated.

Mrs. Roger. 427 Hudson street, went to
Carmel. Ind, yesterday to learn more about
the man found hanging to tree near there
Sunday. She intended to have the body
taken up, but after hearing further de-
scription Of the man concluded that he was
not her husband. From all accounts ii ap-
pears that the body was that of John Davis,
plasterer and stone mason. who lived at
Hagerstown. Mrs. Roger said there was
much feeling in the neighborhood over the
manner in which the county authorities dis
charged their duties. She learned that after
being cut down the body was allowed to re-
main in the sun for several hours and then
placed In granary prior to burial, which
took place before any attempt at identifica-
ton was made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
DEATH OF A. SWAN BROWN.
He Was One OF the Owners Of the New
York store.

Word was received yesterday that A
Swan Brown. president of the Pettis Dry
Goods Company. which operates the New
York store, is dead. Mr.. Browns death oc-
CURED at Worcester. Mass, and the cause
OF death was not given. but the illness was
probably brief. Mr.. Brown frequently came
TO this city on matters of business but
never remained long. He leaves a widow
and two sons. Irving Swan Brown and Luz
Their Brown. His son Irving was for time
in the New York store here and Luther
Brown has frequently visited here. Both
are we'll known in this CITY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
Probate Affairs.

Several wills were probated yesterday in
the Circuit Court. The will of Henry Hart
ing bequeaths his property to his wife. and
at her death the estate goes to his sur
viving children. Clara Ross becomes the
beneficiary Of the estate of her husband,
John A Ross, the property to go to the
sons of the testator at the death OF their
queaths her estate to her mother, Mrs.
Allie Howard.
The following appointments have been
made in the probate department of the Cir
cult Court: Samuel Stephens, administra-
tor Of the estate OF James Eagleson; bond,
800 Emma T.. Joslin, administrator or the
estate of Willie c. Josin: bond $500. Dol
lie l.. Hyatt guardian of Marcus, Morton
and Georgia Hyatt; bond, 5000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
REDUCING THE ESTIMATES.
County Council Considers Those of
the County Clerk.

Yesterday afternoon the County Council
took up for consideration the estimate of
expenses of the different county courts
At o'clock, when the Council adjourned.
the work on the court estimates had not
been completed. The Council reduced the
estimate submitted by the county clerk Of
his probable expenses for next year TO
s24,325. The clerk had asked for $4,000. The
Council made reduction of 81, 765. The re-
duction was on the clerks estimate OF
blank books, stationery and postage and
will be allowed. The county superintend-
ent's estimate OF $1,962.50 was reduced to
S,53s The superintendent is paid 81 a cay,
and he will! be allowed salary for 313 days
instead of 335 days, as asked for in his
estimate. The superintendent thought he
would require about $512.50 for supplies, but
the Council reduced the amount to $500. He
will be allowed $50 for County Institute
work and $50 for postage stamps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
MARL BEDS AT WAWASEE.
Great Opportunity for Making Port
land Cement i'm Northern Indiana.

State Geologist Blatchley yesterday re-
turned from a ten days trip to Wawasee
lake, where he has been investigating the
beds of mari. A fine deposit of about 1e0
acres in extent and of an average thick
ness of ten feet was found within quarter
of mile of Wawasee Inn. This bed has
enough to supply portland cement factory
for hundred years. Mr.. Batchley believes
there are many such deposits among the
lakes of northern Indiana, and recently a
plant costing $4,000 was started for the
manufacture OF Portland cement. Much
mari is being found in Michigan and many
Portland cement factories are being
started up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
STATE FAIR TRAFFIC.
Central-Avenue Bridge Will Be
Strengthened for 1t.

County Engineer Coyner and his assist
ant, together with the engineer for the
street-railway company and some of the
officials of the company yesterday visited
the Central-avenue bridge over Fall creek
The engineers agreed on the proposition
that something should be done to strengthen
the bridge for the traffic that will pass over
IL during the week of the state fair, and
work will be commenced by the street car
company at once. II is proposed that dur
ing fair week but one car will be allowed
on the bridge at q, time. and all cars must
slacken speed as they approach the bridge
cautions and the work that Is to be done
on the bridge it is believed the structure
may be used with safety. The contractors
who are 10 build the new stone bridge for
the county will begin work the week fol-
lowing the close of the state fair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

lished statement that his sudden attack of
illness at the Union Station on "Wednesday
was caused by an overdose OF morphine.
He claims the attack was a faintinG spell.
cue partly 10 heat and partly TO weakness
resulting from having taken the morphine
cure some time since, and that to mis-
understanding OF this explanation made by
him TO the bystanders in his partial re-
covery the statement In the papers was
probably due He has been visiting friends
in Indiana for several weeks and has taken
no morphine in that time, he claims DR..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

HIS Buggy Overturned by a Runa way
and Dragged Fifty Feet.

John Hamm, inspector in the Office of the
city engineer. living at 745 Madison ave-
nue., was seriously injured yesterday aft
ernoon by a runaway at Meridian and
Washington streets. He was driving west on
Washington street. At Meridian a horse
attached to the money order wagon of the
Adams Express Company dashed down
Meridian street and the shafts of the ex-
press company wagon struck Hamm s
buggy under the seat. The buggy was i'm
paled on the shafts and dragged to the
south side Of Washington street, where the
horse stumbled and fell. Hamm was caught
in the buggy after 1t was overturned and
dragged about fifty feet, sustaining severe
bruises on the head. body and limbs. which
rendered him unconscious. The City Hos
pital ambulance was called and he was
taken home. Hamm was unconscious for
many hours and his physicians fear in
ternal Injuries and conclusion. A broken
bit was the cause of the express COM
pany's horse running away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
state Fair Features.

For the live stock exhibit at the state fair
two additional barns have been built and a
large number Of extra stalls. The requests
for space in this department have exceeded
those of previous years. There will be a
competition for the handsomest rigs In
style and quality. There are premiums Of
Tered for the exhibition Of private convey
ances. There are also premiums offered for
exhibits by manufacturers and dealers. The
little folks composing the children's chorus
will give three numbers at the Sousa con-
certs The chorus will sing two numbers
each evening of the band concerts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
WHITE RIVER NAVIGATION.
The Secretary of War Has Asked for
Information.

The Commercial Clubs committee on the
navigability OF White river has received
from the secretary of war a request for in
formation regarding the river. This has
happy significance for those who hope to see
White river opened up to the north and
cleaned out to the south and made a nav
gable river In the broad sense of the term.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
A Peru BARRIERS Jump.

+. NJ. Coates, barber, who claimed TO
have worked once for several years in this
city. but now living at 2o7 West First street,
Peru, Ind. called at the City Dispensary
last night for treatment He was suffering
from broken collar bone. a dis.ocated
shoulder joint and slight dlslocation of the
scapula. He said he was riding on freight
train "wednesday and in trying to get off at
Greencastle. Ind. was thrown against q
post. He also had a hole In his head. He
came TO this city. stopped at the South
street engine house and was directed TO the
Dispensary. Drs. Berner and Karchner set
the joints.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
Woman. Suffrage i'm Colorad do.

A joint resolution adopted by the Legis-
lature OF Colorado favoring woman's suff-
rage was yesterday received by the secre7
tary OF state. The resolution declares that
in the five years there has been equal suf-
been selected, methods of election have
been purified the character OF legislation
improved, civic intelligence has been in
creased and womanhood developed TO great
er usefulness. Indiana is asked TO follow
Colorado in favoring IL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
Dunlap and StetsOn's Hats
( Seaton's Hat Store.

REUNION OF WILDER's BRIGADE,
Chickama uga, Tenn,
Sept. 10 to Fl.
Big Four and Q. & c. is official route.
Special train will leave Terre Haute AIS p.
m. and Indianapolis 6:20 p m. Monday.
Sept. Is, composed Of sleepers and high
back seat coaches. will run through to
Chattanooga without change Of cars, reach
ing there early the next morning.
Rates from Terre Haute and Indianapolis
TO Chattanooga and return. $3.50: tickets
good going Sept. Is and 49, good returning
till the 18th. Corresponding rates from all
points.
For further information call on Big Four
agents, No. 1 East Washington street, Mas
sachusetts avenue or Union Station.
H. NJ. BRONSON. A. G. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

George Leonard. living at 1923 Ellsworth
street. was fined yesterday in justice court
for profanity. the complaint being made by
his wife. He paid his fine and costs, $3.50,
then went home and soon after was ar
rested by the bicycle police, who were called
by Mrs. Leonard. They found he had brok-
en- up most of the furniture. cut up car
pet and rug and ripped open feather beds.
strewing the debris around the rooms. Mrs.
Leonard said the furnishings were her prop
erty. having been purchased before her
marriage TO Leonard.