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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
WORKS BOARD REPORT.
Condition of the BrightwOOd Water
works-Money Not All Expended.

oEH.-Nhonty nOt AHh
The report of c. II. Spencer. clerk of the
Beard Of Works, which was submitted to
hat body at its meeting yesterday, deals az
length with the Brightwood water works.
The receipts for 1900 were ~s1.914.40 and the
expenditures were s2,911.24 There are in
use thirty-eight water hydrants, and no ac-
count is taken OF these in the report of re-
ceipts and expenditures. If the rate for
each was the same as under the new and
pending contract with the water company
for MIGRANTS the profit would have been
SIS.l6. 1t is stated there are but 2O pri-
vate consumers of water on the Brightwood
mains. The statement Is looked upon as
an argument in favor of municipal owner
ship OF waterworks in this city.
Tomlinson Hall, according to the state
ment issued, shows an excess of expendi-
lures over receipts during 1900 Of 81 .354.34.
The receipts were 1925.
The report states that a balance of $i4,-
S3O.S6 from the moneys appropriated for the
various purpose of city Improvement Is on
hand. The appropriation amounted to S602.-
2l9.35. twenty-five thousand dollars was
appropriated for the repair of improved
streets upon which the guarantees have ex-
pired.
City Engineer Jeup's report of the i'm
provements in the streets at "a total cost of
500. 1888 was completed yesterday. He
gives a complete list of the improvements
made, all of which are also of record in the
report of the Board of Works.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
HEALTH BOARD BULLETIN.


The State Board of Health yesterday is
sued its monthly bulletin showing the num-
Der of deaths and their causes which oc-
Cured In the State during the month OF
December. The bulletin shows that there
were 2.607 deaths reported for the month,
this being a slight decrease from the pre-
ccding month. Pneumonia, consumption.
typhoid fever and Influenza, or grip, as IL is
more commonly known, were the chief
causes of the deaths I'm Indiana. Consump-
ton, however, headed the list. as 30S deaths
resulted from this destructive disease, 20
from influenza, 100 from typhoid fever and
200 from pneumonia.
Marion county is found in the list of
counties where the number OF deaths have
been above the average, and this city and
Evansville are given together, and both
show that 263 deaths were reported. The
greater number of deaths I'm these two
cities was attributable TO and
pneumonia, which resulted in over 20 per
cent. OF the deaths.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12

liz alio Il INV ICS6uIt VI wv O0ACto
after being reduced in order TO equalize
the pressure throughout the city.
DOING L IN ITS POWER.
State Gas Inspector Leach was asked II
he thought the company was pumping into
Indianapolis all the gas at its disposal. He
said the gauges showed that the wells were
being drawn from TO their capacity and the
gas was being sent TO Indianapolis at its
highest pressure. He said it would be nee
essary for the committee to investigate the
fields to ascertain If all the gas from that
source was being produced.
Councilman Moriarity, who seems to be-
lieve that the Consumers Company Is pip
ing or selling gas to the Chicago company
used his cunning on Mr.. Leach in the hope
of catching him on a question, but he did
not derive the kind Of information he
sought.
How many wells of this company are
being used by the Chicago company"
asked Mr.. Moriarity. and then he eyed Mr..
Leach searchingly while the latter replied,
mot any to my knowledge. From my in
vestfgations, / believe that this ompany
is pumping into Indianapolis all the gas at
its disposal"
When the committee left the pumping
station the members all said they were sat
isfied with the investigation of that part OF
the company's plant. The party was driv-
EN- to Fortville, where a train was taken for
indianapolis. On the way to Fortville a
stop was made at one OF the wells not far
distant from the pumping station and Mr..
Leach applied his pressure test. showing a
pressure of sixty-one pounds. Mr.. Lyman
said the well generally showed about sew
enty pounds pressure, but during the last
year ii has decreased about fifteen pounds.
When the we'll was first opened IL showed
a pressure of over SOC pounds.
Mr.. Lyman explained that the farms ly-
ing between Noblesville and Fortville were
all punctured with gas wells which were
all high pressure wells a few years ago.
but with the exception of q very few they
have all been abandoned.
The committee will leave Tuesday morn
ing for a two days tour of the gas belt, TO
investigate the gas wells leased by the
Consumers company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
WILL SETTLE IT THURSDAY.


The date OF holding the State Fair is still
IN doubt. although the prospect grows
brighter for the week of Sept. 1921 being
selected. Secretary Downing and President
Mcdonald. as a committee from the State
Board of Agriculture 20 arrange the date of
the fair. held a conference yesterday with
Mr.. Leedy. who is at the head of the COM
mittee on arrangement of the -encampmenr
OF Odd Fellows, which will take place in
this city the week mentioned. Mr.. Leedy
requested Messrs. Downing and Mcdonald
70 come before the full committed next
Thursday night and state their case. He
said he had no doubt matters can be ar
ranged so as TO permit of the fair and the
being held the same week with
mutual advantage. w received the most
courteous treatment from Mr.. Leedy," said
Secretary Downing. and he seemed rather
Gesirous that the fair and the -encampment
should occur simultaneously"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
POOR ARTICLE OF WEATHER.
Mr. Wappenhans Promises No Imme-
date Surcease.

Forecast Official Wappenhans says he is
sorry. but the weather that prevailed here
yesterday is the best he can do; for to-
day he can promise little better. The tenn
p%erature will remain about stationary and
there may be occasional fiurries of snow.
Mr.. W~appenhans says that the conditions
prevailing here are similar to those all over
the country. Along the Rocky mountain
slope the temperature will reach zero
The physicians and druggists of the city
say that as long as the weather remains as
tx is the epidemic of grip will not abate.
The greater number of cases are of a mild
form, however, and If the temperature
should reach zero they would easily be
amenable TO trea ment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12

seventeen. She is the daughter of Rev.
T.. O. Thomas, pastor Of the Southport NJ.
L. Church. He learned Of the affair in time
10 prevent the marriage. Shortridge was
indicted by the grand jury and tried in
Criminal Court, but was not convicted. Re.
Gently the Indictment was nollied.
Since the former application OF McLaugh-
lin for marriage license he has changed
much In appearance. He was not recog-
nized when he applied at the marriage IL
cense window Thursday. The first time
Miss Dollie Conner issued the license. Then
he was beardless. Thursday il was George
Fate who issued the license and he did not
recognize Mclaughlin because Of a heavy
mustache. Nothing was said about the
former attempt 10 get the necessary GER
tificate for marriage by Mclaughlin or his
father and the license was issued without
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
VIII Begin mt Home.

Building Inspector Bedell has decided to
begin at home in enforcing the smoke con-
Stunning ordinance. Yesterday he ordered
the Board of Works to provide a smoke
for Tomlinson Hall. This order
is the result of his order to the County
Commissioners to provide a consumer for
the county power plant. The commission
ers cited Tomlinson Hall, which they say
makes more smoke than the power plant.
The building inspector then took action
against the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
WILL TRY IT AGAIN.
Leslie Mclaughlin Secures n Second
Marriage License.

According to the marriage affidavit book
in the county clerks office. love is not last
ing. Thursday license was issued to Leslie
Mclaughlin TO marry Mary Sturm. Nc
Laughlin is but eighteen years old and the
papers were procured by the consent of his
father. G. b. Mclaughlin. In one OF the
old affidavit books, under date of Jun S,
Is the application OF Leslie Mclaughlin 10
marry Elsie May Thomas Attached to this
affidavit Is the written consent of his faith
er. and also the AFFIDAVIT OF William Short
ridge, who took oath that the girl was
eighteen years old.
The next day after the license was issued
Sh0rtrldge was arrested on a charge Of per-
jury. 1t was charged that the girl was but
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12

The nominating committee of the Y. NJ
c. a. yesterday reported TO the board Of
the names OF c. s. Denny. III. u.
Brown, T.. NJ. Campbell. L. l.. Williams
and j. N. Carey for directors for the year
1901. The election viii be Monday. The
estimates for 1901 submitted 20 the board
amounted 10 81. 1890. $3.50 of which Is for
salaries. The estimate for 1900 was Sc $40.
and the actual expenses $9,9S7.4l. The re-
ccipts for 1900 were 800 50.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE.
PETITION FILED.

For opening OF State avenue. from Minnesota
street to corporation line; referred TO city en-
gineer for investigation.
ASSESSMENT ROLL APPROVED.
For award of damages on account OF vacation
Of avenue. from Fifteenth street
TO Twenty-frst street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12

The following petitions in bankruptcy
were filed yesterday in the Federal Court:
willis NJ. Warner, merchant. of South
Bend; liabilities. s6,506, and assets, $270.
William a. Baker. engineer. OF Elkhart;
liabilities. $626 and assets. $40.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
Gen. John G. BLACK viii Talk.

Gen. John c.. Black. OF Chicago. has
the invitation of the officers If
the Indiana Commandery of the Loyal Le-
zion TO be it's guest at the : meeting OF
thursday, Feb. 81. and deliver an address
n ~l'iysses 8. Grant"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
DunIap's Celebrated Hats
/ Seaton's Hat Store.
NEW FLORIDA SERVICE
Win e. H a N ~

On Monday and Thursday of each week
solid train Indianapolis to ST. Augustine,
leaving 5:15 p. M. arriving at Jacksonville
7:30, st. Augustine $50 next e~vening-only
one night out. For reservations and details
consult ticket agents. r. p. ALGEO,
ID y A
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12

Insure with German Fire Insurance OF
Indiana. General offices % South Delaware
street. Fire. tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12

Smoke Gen. Worth high grade &c cigar.
C. w. kRUl. distributor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Inauguration of
GovernOr-EIect w. II. Durbfn,
N-.- I--u.-- rtfff, T0nl

Half fare from all points i'm Indiana to
indianapolis and return. Tickets good GO
ing Jan. 13 and IA. returning till 18th, in
elusive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
Feed your horse JANEs's Dustiess Oats

New Century Cahgraph. Ball Bearing Dens-
more and Yost typewriters represent In varied
combinations the highest development or type
writer construction. CNlTED TYPEWRITER
AND SUPPLIES COMPANY. Monument place
and East Market. Phone l54s.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-12
ALL IN ITS POWER.

ounces and a low pressure of two ounces
after being reduced in order to equalize
the pressure throughout the city.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature s;:ss ,s ., MmzzzzM
LET OTHER FOLKS MAIL ALONE

A rather remarkable postofice ruling
is being published in the papers. The
ruling in question, it il said, imposes a
6ne OF $4,000 or one years imprlson-
mont on any one who carelessly OF
otherwise takes mail not belonging to
them from the office and fails to return
1t immediately. THIS applies to nevs-
papers a. well a. letters and other
valuable mail. Negligence of post.
masters, it is claimed, will not mitigate
the offsnse, bat by mere "ruling" OF
some unnamed subordinate in an exc
cutive department Of the government
Law or no lew on the subject--iho busy
man who fails to 60 through his mail
before leaving the Office may be fined
fnded $4,000 or sent to jail for twelve
months.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27
LEAVE THE SHADOWS BEHIND

If you would increase ysur happiness
and prolong your life forget your
neighbours faults. Forget all the
SANDER you have ever heard. Forget
the temptations. Forget the fault
finding, and give little thought to the
cause, which provoked it. Forget the
peculiarities of your friends, and only
remember the good points which max Q
you fond of them. Forget all personal
qnarrels or histories you may have
heard by accident, and which, II re-
peated, would seem thousand times
worse than they are. Obliterate every
thing disagreeable from yesterday,
start out with clean sheet to-day,
and write upon it, for sweet nemory's
sake, only those things which are lovely
and lovsble. Thus you will make life
better worth living.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27

cures Contagious Blood
Poison Ia any and all
.stages; contains no
! mineral to break down
your constitution (; It 70
-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27
A STRANGE STORY.

The truth Of the following marvsll-
Gus story is said to be youched for BY
prominent and veil Known citizsrs Of
Albemarle county:
"A strange story Of the ful6llment Of
prediction is related by correspon-
dent Of the New York Sun. he says
that some years ago murder was COM
mitted in the Shenandoah Valley and
suspicion fell upon merchant OF Roa-
noke, who was charged with the or lms.
At his trial the prisoner vigorously pro-
tested his innocence, but the circun-
stancial evidence was strong and he was
convicted and sentenced to be hanged.
he maintained to the last that he was
not guilty. and declared that the pray
ers be had offered for vindication would
be answered after his death. On the
scaffold he told the people TO watch
the trees IN the neighborhood, for they
would point the way to the dwelling
of the real murderer. His friends had
not much faith in his prediction, but Q
watch YVES kept on the trees. 1t was
noticed that cedar tree near the jai
died soon after tho execution, and the
blight extended from tree to tree
across the country IN straight line like
a ms makes in blazing . way through
the woods. The line Of dead trees.
stopped at the gate Of mans house
who had never been suspected Of the
crime. The strange indication caused
so much talk that the man was arrested
and later confessed his guilt. The
narrator OF this story declares that it
is absolutely true"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27
~
Contagious
Blood Poison

There is no poison so highly contagious,
so deceptive and SO destructive. Don't be
too sure you are cured because all external
signs of the disease have disappeared, and
the doctor says you are we'll. Many per
sons have been dosed with Mercury and
Potash for months or years, and pro-
nounced cured to realize when too late
that the disease was only. covered up
80 driven from the
Like B0g0fs Like surface to break
out again, and to their sorrow and mortih-
cation find those nearest and dearest to
them have been infected by this loath-
some disease, for no other poison 10 90
surely transmitted from parent to child
as this. Often bad case OF Rheumatism,
Catarrh, Scrofula or severe skin disease.
an old sore or ulcer developing In middle
life, can be traced to blood poison con-
'n ss,ia Tho Sin of the Parenf.
life, for 1t remains smoldering in the sys.
TEN forever, unless properly treated and
driven out Ia the beginning. s. s. 6. Is
the only antidote for this peculiar virus,
the only remedy known that can over;
come II and drive. II out OF the blood, and
1t does this 20 thoroughly and eheetuaiiy
that there Is never return OF the disease
to embarrass or humiliate you afterwards,
- - cures Contagious Blood
NUN Poison Ia any and all
stages; contains no
AAkAAR mineral to break down
49, your constitution 1t 70
purely vegetable and the only blood puri,
Ter known that cleanses the blood and
at the same time builds up the general
health. ~.
Our little book on contagious blood
poison Is the most complete aad instruc.
live ever issued; it not only tells all
about this disease, but slso how to cure
yourself at home. 1t IL free and should
be In the hands OF everyone seeking q
cure. Send for il. -
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ArtAMIA, "a.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27
SULPHUR FOR THE GRIP.

We have said q great deal in this
paper at different times about the use
Of sulphur as preventative of yellow
fever, cholera. malaria and grip, giving
the evidence Of it's good effect in many
cases, II parents who read our paper
do NOT think it OF sufficient importance
to try it thsmselyee. We advise them in
these grippy times to have o little bag
containing few spoonfuls Of sulphur
hung around the neck over the chest
Of each OF their children. It costs
nothing. can do no harm, and may save
livsa- George Z. Angel, Humanitsr'
ias, Boatos,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27
TO SETTLE COFFEE.

We wonder if everyone knows that
nice clean egg shells are good to settle
coffee with. Some people use them
exclusively for this purpose. ALI soiled
shells are thrown away, but those
freshly gathered, nice and clean, are
saved for the coffee. Use one or more,
according to the amount Of coffee to be
made.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27
4 DAME OF FASHION.

Nuth fo, IHI GAzETTE)
We know well Dame of Fashion
With a husband M genttel,
Aud they v. rsLip W b a iassioo
A the shrine Of Fo, tune, VII 81
They are rudy, stout, and healthy
But no children cheer tteir iile,
Aud tho opulent and wealthy,
They are just man and wife.
Still the woman is not idle,
Having pets for which to care.
Else would lanRuor, su}cidal, &
Change her pleasure to despair.
Well, her pets are diamonds many,
Gems OF purest ray divine,
With a witching charm for any,
Worsbiping at Fashions shrine.
Stead Of children are her diamonds
Which she fondles as o nurse,
Thus inviting Priestly Hymen's
Old traditionary curse.
On her bosom, zee she bears them,
As she would tender child,
And upon her hands she wears them
With their brillisncy beguiled.
Then at night, she softly covers
Covers them in costly bed,
And o moment DER them hovers
As il fervent prayer were said.
o, she loves her jewels dearly,
Making them her constant care,
And she takes them, late and early
Takes them with her everywhere.
Is she happy! Never never !
Every facet of those gems
Day and night, and on and ever,
With its glitter her condemns.
All her sinful folly wrongeth
Her own soul that cannot die,
And which every moment longsth
For the treasures in the sky.
Is it not grief and pity
ANY sister, daughter, wife,
In the country or the city,
Should go waste precious LIEF
Ases indeed, has much Of pleasure
With noble aim in view,
And we should in fullest measure
r ,Aio what God would kav' us DO
1t or us have high ideal.
W. Like our Lord, the perfect Msn,
Life will then, sublimsly. rial,
Fill the God-appointed plan.
r. NJ. TuTTLE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27


/ You may say to the readers Of your
paper, in your county and adjoining coun-
ties, who are afflicted with Catarrh,
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that I will continue to send by mail for
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this fact, and you may bring this Free
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say to them to write me wi thout delay
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and I Will gladly send by mail free
trial treatment Of the Sana-Cera cure.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-02-27

,-.n.Os Gazelt
There 10 greHi res on beiev. thai
tn lea @, W h ~ bee. exist o IN
u 4 TIC Safe aud otn STATES
Il hich ha- been ronounced by the
It tie Board OF Health and q majority
OF ph sicians smallpox, i, not smallpox
Vaccination has never yet beer
claimed to be prophylatic OF any dis.
ease but smallpox. Therefore vacci
nation will do no good il this recent
Infection is not smallpox. If this is Q
fact, vaccinators, from their own stand
point, have unnecessarily imposed great
Inconvenience and suffering on the
people OF this State.
DR.. Barker, OF Buchanan, who has
recentlp been observing this so.called
smallpox in that town. states that he
believes the disease is not smallpox,
but is Cuban itch. He further OBJ
serves characterization is an aggrara-
ton Of the disease. The vsccinstei
cases he came in contact with had con-
tracted tn. disease in West Virginia.
This same increased severity in vacci-
mated cases has been reported from
West Virginia, too.
Now. Mr.. Editor, the position OF the
town Of Buchanan in relation TO this
question should be an object lesson to
oil parts Of the State. With several
cases Of the disease in that town. there
was not physician or one in authority
who wanted compulsory vaccination, or
vaccination ct oil, from what ! learn.
Is Buchanan any worse of by reason
OF her stand in this matter' No; Buch-
anan is better of. There has been no
paralysis TO the business Of the town;
no sore arms; no bad results from vac
cination. How much better this course
would have been to the greater part OF
the State. Not counting the direfu
results that might follow the vscclnated
the cost, think, from . conserva tive
estimate, has run up to $4,000 in this
State within the last fifteen months.
This docs ~ include tho voluntary
fees paid to doctors, but what it has
cost the taxpayers to force vaccination
upon the people. This amount eI-
pended in order that pus Torshippsrs
might carry on their trade. They are
in sorry plight indeed, when they
have to resort to incubation with cow
pox, blood-poisoned virus. FOR the pre-.
ventian Of Cuban itch. But, then, it
Is not more absurd than the same
practice for the prevention Of smallpox.
KENT E, PEERY.
Longwood, Va,
February 20, 1901. Z d