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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE
CONFERENCE OF CITY OFFICIALS
AND RAILWAY MEN Is HELD.
Action Postponed Until Another Meet
ing-The investigation Resolu-
tion-Municipal Affairs.

A conference was held yesterday after
noon in the Office of City Attorney Kern
between members of the Board Of Public
Works and representatives of the Green
wood and Greenfield electric lines to dis
cuss the proposed franchises desired by the
interurban companies in entering the city.
Charles F. Coffin and Mr.. Irwin were pres
ent in behalf of the Greenwood line and
w. H. Harding represented the Greenfield
line. Charles L. Henry, of the Union Trac-
New York.
Questions which have been gone over be-
fore were taken up and discussed by men,
bers Of the board and the representatives
or the two interurban lines The much
talked about franchise has not been pre-
pared. but a rough contract was consid-
cred. The question Of fares within the linn
its OF indianapolis was discussed and the
members Of the board still maintain that
the interurban lines shall be governed I'M
der tho same rules in Indianapolis as the
indianapolis Street-railway Company and
shall sell tickets and give transfers for
the benefit of local traffic. The representa-
tives OF the companies in asking for admis-
sion into Indianapolis desired the privilege
OF charging a scent fare in order to dis
courage local traffic, but this will not be
permitted in the franchise to be granted
the companies. The question of freights,
ETC., were taken up and discussed briefly,
but before any action will be taken an
other conference will be held next week, at
which Mr.. Henry, of the Union Traction
Company, will be present to express his
views.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10

Judge Baker, of the Federal Court, made
a ruling yesterday on the intervening petit
ton of E. III. Calvin and others against the
receiver of the Fort Wayne. Terre Haute
& Southwestern Railroad Company. hold
ing that material is not part Of the right
of way of a railroad, even though the ties
and rails were laid on the ground.
The petitioners are the holders of mort
gage against the road, and In foreclosins
it they sought to claim the rails. ties.
frogs, etc. The road was abandoned about
five months ago, and the rails, ties and
other material were taken and stored In an
unused station. The receiver Of the road
denied the petitioners right to the prop
erty, and the ruling of the court will allow
the property to continue in his possession.
The petitioners argued that by the COM
mon law whatever was affixed to the realty
became a part of II. but Judge Baker held
that there were exceptions to this rule. He
said that If the rails and other property
did not become a part of the realty at the
time they were annexed to the freehold,
then they had retained their personal char
acter. and. as a consequences. foreclosure
would not obtain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10

ern connections is now laid at the door of
the Michigan Central. which was a party
10 reduce east-bound rates from st. Paul
and Minneapolis TO the seaboard. Commits
up and proposes TO protect the validity OF
the agreement.
Since the Cincinnati. Hamilton G. Dayton
opened for business it's new freight depot
and bulk yards at indianapolis there has
been perceptible increase in the out
bound business OF the road. The inbound
business was not so much affected by the
former inferior arrangements for handling
freights was the outbound business.
TO city freight depot or bulk tracks can
row be more readily reached than those
of the c., ii. & ID. and the Monon.
The employees Of the Union Railway Com
pany whose pay was cut down 10 per cent.
a few years ago feel that the 10 per cent,
while making no threats. would appreciate
such action on the part of the company.
Superintendent Zion is corresponding with
superintendent at Cincinnati, Columbus,
ST. Louis and Cleveland TO ascertain what
wages are paid in those cities for the pur-
pose of fixing basis for payment of en-
ployes of the Union Railway Company at
Indianapolis.
er of the Vandalia line, is rapidly getting
it's rolling stock, especially its power de-
partment, up to standard conditions With
in short time three new engines will be
added TO the roads equipment. Traffic for
the last few months has been so heavy
that il has taxed the present power of the
road heavily. The freight equipment is
we'll advanced as to automatic couplers
and air brakes and the passenger coaches
are being remodeled as fast as they can be
brought into the shops
Mention was made recently that the
Great Northern was employing good
many Japanese for section men. Now 1t is
announced that IL has begun to employ this
kind of labor In its shops at Hillyard.
Wash. There are now thirty Japanese
working as helpers to the car and locomo-
tive repairers. The citizens do not take
kindly to the Japanese, refuse to board
them, and the railroad company has fitted
a number of box cars and old cabooses in
which the little foreigners eat and sleep.
They are paid much less than Americans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
CHEAP RAILWAY RATES
THE CUSTOMARY TALK ABOUT FEW
Err LOw-RATE EXCURSIONS.
Steamer Lines That Work with Scalp
ers to he Boycotted-PersonaI
and miscellaneous Notes.

The drift of railway opinion indicates
that during the present year there will be
fewer excursions than last year. or than
there have been for a good many years
past. General passenger agents say they
have no desire to shut off the excursions
altogether. as they are in most instances
fruitful source of revenue but they ar
que that there Is such a thing as having
them interfere with regular business and
thus cut down the revenue more than they
increase 1t. while excursions will not be
wiped out altogether" says a general pas
senger agent. "more discretion will be
used in granting rates and dates for the
same. Probably no change will be made in
Sunday excursions. but where there are
competing lines, as in the case of the Big
Four and the Cincinnati. Hamilton e. Day.
ton, between indianapolis and Cincinnati,
and the Big Four. the Monon and the Pan
handle between Indianapolis and Chicago,
the roads will alternate, as has the Big
Four and c., H. & d. for three years past,
without any clashing, and each has derived
a very handsome revenue from such serv-
Ice. The half rates on Sunday between To-
ca, points will doubtless be continued, as
these rates catch a class of travellers that
would not patronize the road on a week
day. The Niagara Falls and Atlantic City
excursions will be continued, but probably
the rate to Niagara Falls will be higher.
and to Atlantic seaboard points one fare
for the round trip. The Pennsylvania, the
Baltimore G. Ohio and the Chesapeake &
Ohio, with their respective Western con-
nections, each running at least one excur-
sion to the seaboard." From the tenor of
conversation Of general passenger agents,
so soon as 1t Is shown that any excursion
rate cuts into the regular business of any
road, excursions between such points will
be dropped. Every general passenger agent
shows disposition to increase the revenue
Of the road from passenger service, and
passes and half fare rates are not to be
granted to the extent they have been for
two or three years past.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
An Urgent AppenI.

In reading an account of the severity OF
the famine in India at present 1t would
seem the sympathies of the balance of the
world should be enlisted.
The relief committee Of the indianapolis
Board of Trade, consisting of fifteen of the
leading business men of this city, with Mr.
V. T. Malott as chairman, has decided to
take hold of this matter and be commit
tee through which funds and provisions may
be sent direct to responsible parties at the
seat of famine for the relief of the suffer
ers. 1t is desirable that all who can will
make an offering TO this worthy object al
once, delay means death to many.
Grain, canned and dried fruits, Bingham
calico. muslin and blankets will be received
as well as money and forwarded to the seat
of famine. Send all donations to Jacob w
Smith. Room &c. Board of Trade building
who will receipt for the same.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
FOR AN INVESTIGATION.
1t Is Thought Democratic Councilmen
Will Vote Against Appropriation.

1t Is Thought Democratic Councilmen
Will Vote Against Appropriation.
Mayor Taggart said last evening that he
will to-day consider the resolution adopted
at the last meeting Of the City Council ask
ing City Controller johnson to recommend
appropriation to be made to the COM
mittee on investigation and impeachment
to pay the expenses of the proposed inves-
tigation of the Board Of Public Safety in
the dismissal Of the members of the police
and fire forces early in the winter. Mr..
Taggart says he will probably take up the
matter to-day, but may not be able to get
to it until Monday. 1t is believed he will
sign the resolution. President Grail and
Mr.. Negley. of the Council. called on the
mayor and Controller Johnson yesterday
In regard to the resolution. Mr.. Johnson
also stated last evening that he will prob
ably recommend that $500 be appropriated
for this purpose. The money will have to
be used in paying the expenses of a stenog-
rapher. witnesses and serving notices on
witnesses, but II cannot go toward the ex-
penses of an attorney. as 1t is claimed the
city attorney is paid by the city for such
matters
special meeting of the Council may be
called for the first part OF next week to
take action on the recommendation of the
city controller to appropriate funds for the
investigating committee. Many of the Re-
publican members or the Council believe
the Democrats will vote against this appro-
priation. They base their opinion on the
fact that all of the Democrats voted
against the resolution asking the city con-
troller to recommend an appropriation. 1t
will take three members OF the Democratic
minority to pass the appropriation ordi-
nance. two-thirds vote is required in
such matters. The Republicans still insist
that the investigation will be carried on,
even If the Democrats vote against the ap-
preparation ordinance and kill 1t. They
also say the city attorney will not be used
as legal counsel for the committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
THE VALIDITY OF A NOTE
JOHN n. CORsAN ALLEGES THAT HIS
SIGNATURE WAS FORGED.
Expert Testimony IL Introduced-Life
Insurance Policy Involved-Court
Cases of Interest.

The suit of the Capital National Bank
of Peoria against John x. Corsan. of this
city, TO recover on a note alleged to have
been executed by the defendant, went to
trial yesterday in Room /, Suprior Court.
Corsan is defending the suit on the ground
that he never executed the note and that
II is a forgery.
The evidence develops the fact that Cor
san was the victim of the Establishments Of
two life insurance agents He had ten
thousand-dollar policy in the Hartford Life
Insurance Company, and an agent of the
Aetna Insurance Company got hold of him
and convinced him that he ought to be
In the latter company. Corsan decided to
withdraw from the Hartford company and
filed his application for a policy in the
Aetna company. giving his note for 500 in
payment Of the premium. 1t is claimed
that after Corsan had executed this note
to the Aetna company the Hartford people
came to see him and made 1t plain TO him
that he was.doing the wrong thing by leav-
ing their company. II is said that their ar
gument was convincing. and Corsan sought
to withdraw his application from the Aetna
company, claiming matters had been mis-
represented TO him. The Aetna people re-
fused to turn over the note and in time
1t found its way into the possession OF the
Capital National Bank of Peoria.
While Corsan AYERS that he never signed
the note and charges that 1t Is bold
forgery, the attorneys for the bank insist
that the note is genuine, and yesterday
considerable expert testimony was taken
for the purpose of convincing the jury that
Mr.. Corsan did sign the note. The appli-
cation which Corsan sent to the Aetna
company, together with a letter he wrote
the company. have been introduced In evil
dence, and yesterday the signatures on
signature on the note.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
Express Company; damage. On trial by
Henry CLAY Allen Itldce

Henry Clay Allen. Judge.
Bessie B. Virgins VS.. William Virgins;
divorce. Finding for plaintiff decree OF
divorce. Judgment against plaintiff for
costs.
William c. Lamb VS. Eliza j. G. Newsom
ct al: on contract. Finding for defendant.
Judgment against plaintiff for costs.
William F. Buschmann ct al. VS.. Isaac s.
Boyer ct al; complaint for fraud. Defend
ant Isaac s. Boyer prays appeal to SUI
preme Court. Granted on filing bond OF
$500 with approved security In thirty days.
Charles w. Garfield VS.. Ella Garfield;
divorce. Defendant defaulted. Submitted to
court; evidence heard; taken under ad-
visement.
William H. Hedges VS.. Elizabeth r.
Cheeley's Estate; allowed by agreement OF
parties for $3.50 at costs of estate.
Edmonia Glazebrook VS.. Charles Glaze
brook: divorce. Defendant defaulted SUBJ
mitted to court; evidence heard: finding
for plaintiff decree of divorce. Judgment
against defendant for costs.
Ida NJ. Stewart VS.. Louis G. Stewart; di-
vorce. Submitted to court; evidence heard.
NEW SUITS FILED.
Arcadia Brick Works VS.. William H Rob-
inson; mechanics lien. Circuit Court
Ida Huddleston VS.. Robert II. Huddles-
ten; support. Superior Court, Room g.
Luella j. Draa, Administrative VS.. Cleve-
land, Cincinnati, Chicago & st. Louis Rail-
way Company; damages. Superior Court,
Room 3.
Allie Boyle VS.. Frank F. Boyle; divorce
Superior Court, Room ].
James 7. Layman ct al. VS.. Edward
OBrien ct al; suit to quiet title. Superior
Court, Room /.
divorce. Superior Court, Room 2.
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company Kate A Weyenberg ct al
mortgage. Superior Court, Room z.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
sHERIFF's SALE.

BY virtue OF a certified copy of decree to me
directed from the clerk OF the Superior Court OF
Marion county. Indiana. In cause No: .57s22.
wherein Gertrude Yorn Is plaintiff and John J.
Carriger ct al are defendants. requiring me TO
make the OF money In said decree pro-
vided and in manner and form therein pro-
vided, with interest and costs. / will expose at
public SALE to the highest bidder.
SATURDAY. THE nth DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1900.
o'clock p m. of said day, az the door OF the
courthouse OF Marion county. Indiana, the rents
and profits for term not exceeding seven years
OF the following real estate In Marion county.
Indiana:
Lots number sixty tso), sixty-one (sD, sixty
sixty-fye !e5l. in Comfort s. Glenn,s subdfyision
six 60, OF William H. and Almira Brookss adj
dition TO the city Of Indianapolis Marion county,
Indiana
II such rents and profits viii not sell for suf-
hcient sum to satisfy said decree, with interest
and costs. will at the sam. time and place;
expose TO public sale the fee simple of said real
estate. or DO much thereof as may be suficicnt
to discharge said decree. Said sale Will be made
laws. CYRUS ]. CLARK.
Jan. 81. 1900. Sheriff Of Marion County.
w. g. boan. Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE.
ASSESSMENT ROLL APPROVED.


The board approved assessment roll on
crawling the roadway Of the first alley
east of State avenue, from Orange street
to a point 2Ss feet north.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The board adopted a resolution for the
opening and widening of Linden street,
from Naomi street to Van Buren, street, to
FINAL ACTION DEFERRED.
The board deferred final action upon the
resolution for the construction of local
sewer along the first alley north of Thir-
teenth street, from Brooks street to West
street.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CITY ENGINEER.
The board instructed the city engineer to
prepare papers I'm accordance with his writ
ten recommendation for the construction of
a local sewer along the first alley north OF
Woodlawn avenue. from Shelby street to
State avenue.
PETITION FILED.
For paving with brick the roadway of the
first alley east of Delaware street, from
Pratt street to Sahm street.
PETITIONS GRANTED.
The board granted the Indianapolis
Street-railway Company permission to lay
a single track curve from the West Wash
ingtcn-street tracks into property owned by
the company about 200 feet west OF the
Belt Railroad, and TO the West Washing
ton-street tracks TO the power house on
Washington street. near Brush street. The
city engineer was instructed to see that all
streets cut into or torn up are placed In the
same condition as At present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of q certified copy Of a decree to me
directed from the clerk of the Superior Court of
Marion county. Indiana, IN cause No. $685.
William Tolin ct al are defendants. requiring me
to make the sum OF nine hundred and sixty-nine
dollars and twenty cents (s969. 20). provided
for In said decree, with interest and costs, will
expose at public sale to the highest bidder
SATURDAY. THE BID DAY OF MARCH, 1900,
between the hours OF 10 o'clock a. m. and 4
o'clock p. m. of said day. at the door OF the
courthouse of Marion county Indiana, the rents
and profits for term not exceeding seven years
Of the following real estate In Marion county,
Indiana:
Lot numbered seventeen d7), In Cushing's
subdivision of lots numbered thirty 600. thirty
one t3D. and thirty-two (32). in Hanway &
Hanna's Oak Hill addition to the city OF Indian
apolis; also. lot number ten Qo). In Lamme' $
subdivision Of block number thirty-seven (3), in
Hanway & Hanna's Oak Hill addition to the
city Of Indianapolis
II such rents and profits win not sell for a suf-
fcient sum to satisfy said decree. with interest
and costs. will at the same time and piece ex-
pose to public sale the fee simple of said real
estate. much thereof may be sufficient to
discharge said decree. Said sale will be made
without relief from valuation or appraisement
laws. CYRUS ]. CLARK.
Feb 10. 1900. Sheriff or Marion County.
Hammond & Rogers, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10

Luella /. Draa, Administrative of the es-
tate of her late husband, John w. Draa,
yesterday began an action for damages
against the Big Four and Vandalia rail-
way companies on account of the killing of
her husband at Colfax in September, 1899.
Draa. at the time of the accident. was en-
ployed as a brakeman by the Big Four
company. 1t is claimed that employees of
the Vandalia failed to set the brakes prop
erly on a freight car which was pushed
on a switch. The car, il is averred, kept
on running until it reached the "Y," and
was run into by Big Four train. Draa
was caught in some way and lost his life.
He left a widow and two children, and
$4,000 is demanded for their support.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
Opening of Kentucky Avenue.

The old question of opening Kentucky
avenue to the Eagle-creek bridge came up
again before the Board of Public Works
yesterday morning. The original petition
was considered by the members Of the last
Board of Public Works. but action was de-
ferred from time to time. In the hearing
by the board yesterday Lawson M. Harvey
represented the petitioners and Henry N.
Span the demonstrators. The petitioners
claim IL the avenue is opened as desired it
will shorten the distance to the city from
that part of the country. The remonstra-
tors claim the money necessary to make
this improvement could be put to better
use in improving other streets in that part
Of the city. The members of the board de-
ferred action until they can personally in
spect the proposed Improvement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10

The directors of the Y. NJ. c. A. held their
regular monthly meeting yesterday after
noon. at which the question OF selecting
a new secretary was considered. Meta
phorically speaking the country is now be-
ing secured for a secretary for the In
dianapolis Y. NJ c. A. No one In particu-
lar was discussed at yesterdays meeting
but IL was agreed that Fred Ober, travel
ing representative of the National Y. NJ.
c. A. should take precautions TO look out
for suitable man for the position during
his travels. Mr.. Ober Is now In California,
but he has not succeeded in securing the
proper man for the place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
The Suit Compounded.

The damage suit of Miss Dee Bailey
against the Indianapolis Street-railway
Company was yesterday dismissed in the
Superior Court. Over year ago Miss Bat
ley was walking on Alabama street near
Massachusetts, avenue and was struck by a
falling trolley wire. She suffered injuries
as the result of the electric shock received
and sued the company for $4,000 damages.
1t is understood the plaintiff compromised
for 5000 and is to pay the costs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
sHERIFF,S SALE.

By virtue Of a certified copy OF decree to me
directed from the clerk of the Superior Court OF
Marion county, Indiana, in cause No. $500
wherein William n. Vandiyier is plaintiff and
Thomas j. Myers ct al are defendants, requiring
me to make the sum OF six hundred and seven
teen dollars and seventy-four cents (s6l774) as
provided for in said decree with interest and
costs, will expose at public sale TO the highest
bidder
SATURDAY. THE BID DAY OF MARCH, 1900.
between the hours of 10 o'clock a m. and 4
O'Clock p. m. of said day, at the door OF the
courthouse of Marion county, Indiana, the rents
and profits for a term not exceeding seven years
OF the following real estate in Marion county.
Indiana:
The west one-half C5z) of lot hundred and
twenty-one 12D. In Phoebe NJ. Daugherty's sub
division of part OF outlot ninety nine (9e). in the
city Of Indianapolis Marion county. Indiana.
II such rents and profits will not sell for a suf-
fcient sum TO satisfy said decree. with interest
and costs will at the same time and place ex-
pose to public sale the fee simple Of saic real
estate, so much thereof as may be sufficient TO
discharge said decree. said sale will be made
without relief from valuation apprafsement
laws. CYRUS j.. CLARK,
Feb 10 1900 Sheriff of Marion County.
ID A Leach. Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
Federal Court Criminal Cases.

Beginning with next week number Of
criminal cases will be tried in the Federal
Court. One of the cases to be tried is that
of John II. Hunter: :of the Cooperative
Knitting Machine Company Of Indianap-
oils. The company is charged with using
the mails for fraudulent purposes. Martin
Kyle. OF Leesburg, railway postal clerk.
charged with having taken registered let
tiers from the mail, will also have a hear
ing. Thomas OBrien. of .Vevay, will be
tried on the charge of making a fraudu-
lent attempt to secure a pension. K. +.
Wilkins, of Hayden, will be tried a
similar charge. Oscar Welty, of Kokomo,
will be tried on the charge OF impersonat-
ing a ievenue officer. George b. Upde-
grove, of Marion, and Philip Amick, of
Anderson. were indicted on the charge Of
Counterfeiting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10

In Room 3, Superior Court, the suit of
David Schneiderman against the United
States Express Company is on trial.
Schneiderman is suing for loss of his wife
services One day Mrs Schneiderman and
her daughter were out riding and they met
one of the United States Express Com
pany's wagons. In the wagon was a crate
containing a bicycle. The crate extended
ever the side of the wagon. and as the
vehicle passed the Schneidermans the crate
struck Mrs. Schneiderman, injuring her
severely it is claimed