The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-14
Local Manufacturers VIII he Bene-
fitted by Securing Much
Cheaper Fuel.
USE OF C0MPANY'S TRACKS
AN EFFORT WILL BE MADE To
AVOID COMPLICATIONS.
Construction Must he Brought I'D 20
the BELT Before IL IL Begun
i'm the City.

A semi-official announcement OF the most
important sections of the franchise con-
tract which the city of Indianapolis viii
submit TO the Indianapolis Southern Rail-
road Company for it's acceptance was made
yesterday. City Attorney Joss has nearly
completed the draft of the instrument. and
it will be submitted to the Board OF Works.
IL is expected. within few days.
These sections, I'm which the citizens gen.
orally are vitality interested, refer 10 the
route to be taken by the new road through
the city; the rate for hauling coal TO he
maintained in the future; the approximate
time when construction work upon the road
shall begin within the city limits; track
rights of other coal roads which may be
built in the future and which may desire
the use of the tracks OF the Indianapolis
Southern, and the elevation OF tracks.
These provisions, with others OF minor
Importance. have been prepared and acted
upon by City Attorney Joss. and will be
again referred TO the Board of Works for
final action. Unless the board, after con-
sultation with the city attorney and the
mayor, shall decide to make further
changes in the meaning of the sections
given below, or shall decide 20 insert fur
ther provisions, the contract will go before
Council in the form Oh an ordinance ma
terially here given.
POGUE's RUN ROUTE.
The route TO be given the souttefrNns the
Pogue's run route. The statement is made
upon authority that no objections have
been advanced to the board which make
the choice of that route undesirable for
the interests of the city or citizens gem
orally. After the most careful considers-
ton the board found that Pogue's run is.
all things considered. the most expedient
and the least likely TO cause future COM
plications. The board found. IL is stated.
that the tracks OF the Southern by follow
ing Pogue's run would for the most part
run through a part OF the city that would
I'm all probability be greatly benefited and
little injured The track of the Southern.
should the board maintain its present de-
cision, will enter the limits of Indianap-
oils near Southern avenue. close to the east
bank Of White river. Then across vacant
ground in a generally northeasterly direc-
ton the road will follow the course OF
White river until it comes to the point OF
intersection of Pogues run and Wiscon-
sin street. At that point the line begins
to enter the line of Pogue's run proper
and follows it for the greater part of the
distance to the Union Station. Among the
streets which will be crossed before Louis
lana street is reached are Romaine avenue,
Burford street, Norman street. Vassie
street. Raymond street and Homestead
street. Then at Morris street the line en-
ters the territory whence opposition TO its
entrance by the Pogues run route con-
centrated. The following streets are
crossed in order: Morris street. wilkins
street. Ray street. McCauley street, Mer-
rill street and South street. For the most
part these were enumerated by Father
Gavisk i'm arguments as TO the dangers
of numerous grade crossings and deprecia-
tion of rhe property OF residents.
FIXED COAL RATE
The Southern will be required TO maintain
a fixed. stable rate for hauling coal TO In
dianapolis from the mining country which
it purposes to tap. That rate is fixed at 30
cents per ton, the same tariff which other
roads charge manufacturers and consumers
in Anderson and other towns Of consider
able distance north of this city. The road
will be bound 10 hold alOof from freight ar
rangements with other roads. such the
Pennsylvania and the Monon. which may
seek to advance the charge for transporta-
ton of coal. In coming 10 the conclusion
regarding a fixed coal rate the board took
into consideration and Needed a formal
communication from the Commercial Club.
which earnestly requested II 10 take some
action similar 10 that outlined above. Peti-
tiOns from individuals and other organiza-
tiOns had some effect in Geterm ming the
boards action. Evidence was brought to
show that. while the present rate for haul
ing coal charged by other railroads upon
which Indianapolis manufacturers must de-
pend Is 80 cents per ton, Anderson and
other cities AT a greater distance from the
mines than Indianapolis succeed IN getting
their fuel for 30 cents per ton. Acting part
Is upon the statement OF y. M. Parry. pres
ident Of the Indianapolis Southern Com
panv that he would agree 20 furnish In
dianapOlis cOnSumers with coal at haul
ing rate OF g. cents. the board took the
available opportunity Of benehting local
The franchise which the company viii
be asked 10 accept will provide. IL is stated
that the tracks Of the Indianapolis South
ern must De constructed TO the Belt before
construction work shall begin inside the
city L. Is stated that the board believes
this step 10 be necessary 10 obtain for the
city ali the advantages specified in an
other place The franchise Is OF sufficient
value TO the Southern. Il is stated. TO make
the road willing TO abide by the somewhat
stringent provision here given.
Use OF ITS TRACKS.
with an eye TO the building up OF the
city by the admittance OF coal roads which
may be built in the future. the board has
Fixed requirement which. Il is expected.
will avoid the kind OF night that the inter-
urban lines are now involved in with the
Indianapolis Street-railway Company con-
cerning compensation to an existing road
for the use OF its tracks. The board will
require the Southern 10 agree 20 the use OF
its tracks by any other coal road which
may ccsire use them for the purpose OF
entering an indianapolis terminal The
Southern shall receive a fair compensation
Tor such use by another road or roads. Tes