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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1885).
FURS SACRIFICED.
At $310, one London-dyed Alaska Seal
Newmarket, 53 inches long; bust CG.
At one London-dyed Alaska Seal
Newmarket. 53 inches long; bust SC.
These garment are worth $500 each,
but they are the last two we have and
may go at the prices named.
At 50, one London-dyed Alaska Seal
"Wrap, trimmed in Black Lynx." The
regular price "was $200.
All our Seal Coats and Sacques at cost."
We are selling any Cloak in our house
at cost, and a good many at less.
L, S. AYEES & CO.
gentg for Buttcrick'a Patterns. j
New Eooks for Young Folks
LI3T 2iO. 2.
BwanJiiM-f;rnan Fairy Talla. Tranalatod
by MIjmC. N. Horwlu fl.50
Tfco Ktnry ChiHrw. By Mr. MoU worth... 1.V5
lrrrxairs. f,r Kirk Manroc-Hirpcra Young
l'topla'a flrie l.OO
Xkev altos, jsy Horatio Alger 1.35
foil SALE BT
THE BOWEK-MERRILL CO.,
1 6 & 1 8 West Washington St.
COMPLETE outfits of brushes, paints
and all accessories for oil and water
color painting in neat lacquered tin
boxes. Another splendid Christmas
present would be an outfit for amateur
photography. -
H. LIEBEE & CO.,
ART EMPORIUM,
33 Soutli Meridian St.
Soule'sphotographs of Robert Browning.
SPECIAL SALE.
Walnut Snits. Marble Top, 35, worth 45.
Ash Salts for SlS. worth Walnut and
Oak Secretaries. $23. worth $20. Oak Book
cases, 812. worth $15. All-wool Carpets,
f"c. worth 7."c. Cotton Chains, SOc. worth
0c. Tapestry Brussels. OGc, worth 75c.
Body Brussels, $1, worth $1.10. Velvet
Itruwels. $1.15. worth $1.25. Moqucttes,
il-TQ. rorth $1.75.
These goods are all first-class and the lat
est designs out. This sale will last for 2io
vein her and December,
bold on payments or cash. t
Sew York Furniture anil Carpal to.,
40 Soutli Meridian St.,
One-half eqiiaro south of Washington fct.
THE 1
NEW YORK STORE
. CEstaWished 1853.
HANDKERCHIEFS
AND MUFFLERS
Wc arc showing a very largo line from
5c to 'S5.
Sill:, Linen, Cambric, in plain and
colored borders, embroidered and hem
stitched. Initials of all kinds.
PRICES IN PLAIN FIGURES
the m ioi
PHASES OF POLITICS.
f m
Oeorge KoonU Ha Griffla and Cain Con.
detuned Xon-Partlinns.
A resolution condemning custodian Grif
fin "and engineer Cain was submitted to
George. Koontz's ex-veteraus of Democratic
connection and loyalty night before last.
Griflin and Cain are, it seems not in good
standing with their party on account of
accepting commissionsfor their otticea from
Governor Hovey. It is said br these ram
pant procJaluicrs of Democratic prejudices
that they should have refused the commis
sions and placed their title to oCico solely
on what the Legislature had done
for them. lloth Gritnn and Cain
are men of sense. but Koontz
has been giving his grievanco against
Griffin an airing whenever an opportunity
ottered. Koontz thinks ho ought to havo
Leen elected custodian bv the Deinocratio
buccaneers. When his ; ex-soldiers heard
the resolution referred to read many of
them opposd it Yf Leniently. For a time it
looked us if it would be overwhelming
defeated, but Kootitz at the last moment
threw himself into the breach, and beuan
to shout about the crent ernensi thnt luul
teen incurred by Democrats in defending
xne parxi&an uws. "it it as coat me, ' ex
claimed tholead.rof Democratic ex-vet-
erans, "at least JwCO. These men should be
condemned." and they were. Koontz con
trihntd in i tn thft fund from trlitrh
lawyers were paid to defend the constitu
tionality of the partisan laws. Mr. Uritlin
bUU .Ul. VUUi UJiiY UUil BiUwi tUCUiCH; CO UUb
ox iqq ueuiocrauc parry.
riased with ilia Mettage.
. Judge Wm. A. Peelle, ex-Secretary of
State, in writing to a friend in this city.
gavo his impressions of tho President's
inessaze: I read, with some care. Harri
son's message," he wrote, "and 1 think for
truth, clearness and honesty it has no
superior. Upon the taritt question ho is
just right. No dnty should b imposed
upon articles that do not come in competi
tion with our products, but a duty. lor both
protvstion and revenue, should be imposed
upon such articles as are produced by the
servile labor of all other countries which
come in comnetitiou with our. prod nets.
That is both reason and common eense.as I
TIOTT it." -
The Same Affidavit.
It has been ascertained that the late af
fidavit against Colonel Dudley, presented
to Commissioner Van Uuren, was the, one
bailey drafted when he was assistant
district attorney. It is the identical one
rhich Judge Claypoltook to Washington.
Then, after consultation with Air.
(iarland. then Attnrnfv-trenemL JudifO
Claypool decided not to havo the warrant
for Colonel Dudley's arrest served. Ho
brought the aliidavit and warrant back
with bim, and nothing more was heanl of
the nrtt-narued document uni'l the other
cteuiDK. KTuen lsaiiey, Lang and r.aton re-
-Vived H solely to annoy Colonel Dudley.
CiTics dcils ut Ym. L. aider's.
A SUIT AGAINST CRAWFORD
Affairs of tho Midlaud Kailroad Taken
to Court by an Investment Company.
Eonda, It Is Said, Were Floated Bejond the
Value of the Plant Accusations of Fraud
and Misrepresentations Set Fcrtb.
It developed yesterday that an important
6uit had been tiled in tho United States Cir
cuit Court here, which, for some veason
known only to tho lawyers filing it, -was
not given publicity at the time. The liti
gation is for the appointment of a receiver
for the Midland railroad, which runs from
Anderson to Brown's Valley, a distance of
seventy-livo miles. The cao was
tiled in tho court named threo
days ago, but no eflort on tho
part of the clerk and his deputy was made
to suppress its publication. "I have given
my deputy strict orders that allot the
dockets are to be shown to any one who de
sires to ee thera," said the clerk. Noble C.
liatlcr, last night, to a reporter,' "and there
was in this case no attempt whatever to
keep tho matter secret. The suit was tiled
here, but the attorneys went direct to Chi
cago to see Jndge GresbanV ,
"Why did they take it to Judge
Grc8han?" the reporter asked.
"1 can assign no particular reason. I did
not know anything more about it than
what my deputy told rae. He said that a
receiver had been petitioned for for the
Midland, aLd that' tho papers had been
taken out. I thought nothing more of
it at the time, for it is no uncommon tiling
lor a bill to be hied in this court and then
to be taken direct to Chicago. I did not
even seo the papers in that case, and was
noi at an surprised wnen my uepuiy in
formed me of what had been done. But
there was certainly no intention to keep
what little there was from the public."
Tho facts in tho ca.u as filed, if tbev can
bo substantiated, will involve Henry Craw-
lord, of Chicago, who is at present the
ovjner and president of the road. Mr.
urawrord purchased it in lbtoforfcio.ow at a
foreclosure sale. In a scheme to float bonds
on tho plant he is accused of resorting to
fraud, toe Loan and Investment Company,
of New York, being prominent among tho
alleged victims. Crawford, it is claimed.
obtaiuedthe money from tbaVcorporatiou
nnder false pretenses by misrepresenting
the value of the road.
Owing to tho absence from the city of
th lawyers concerned but little could be
obtained as to tho inuer details of the liti-
ration. Mr. Crawford's intimate friends
icre knew nothing of any threatened
or pending litimtion relative to
his management of the road. They
were surprised when informed of the suit
having been filed. Among those called
upon, last night, was V. P. Fishback. "I
know nothing about the case," ho said,
"but I know all abont the road. It is tho
Anderson. Lebanon & St. Lonis road, now
called the Midland. It was sold
by foreclosure here. to Mr.
Piatt, (it New York. son of
Senator Piatt. Mr. Crawford was attorney
for the purchasers, and has been mauaging
it ever since tho purchase. It was called
Crawford's road, but 1 never knew that he
ovned it. I supposed he was operating
it for the owners, a number of
New York gentleman. Under his manage
ment tho road has been completed from
Noblcsville to Lebanon, and down near
Wavelaud. in Montgomery county. Bo
tween seventy and eighty miles of the road
are finished. The man in charge of the
road, tho superintendent; is Dr. Moore.
of lrvington. and tho son of
.Mr. Crawford, Henry Crawford, jr., has been
assistant to tne general manager oi tue
rotid. 1 knew that Mr. Crawford had been
harassed with suit, but heard nothing of
the kind yon have stated. 1 havo under
stood that tho road under his management
was operated to meet expenses, and was in
a fair way to yield something to the in
vestors."
Proceedings In Chicago.
pyerlfC to V.io Im!LuiaiHii Journal.
Chicago, Dec. 13,A sensational railroad
suit, begun in Indianapolis, but brought to
tho attention of Judge Gresham here, has,
for the last two days, engaged the atten
tion of Lew Wallace, jr., and A. W. Hatch,
well-known Indiana lawyers, who have
been at the Grand Pacific during that time.
and have been anxious to keep their busi
ness a secret. It appears that a bill -was
filed in Indianapolis three days ago,
making serious charges against .Henry
Crawford, tho well-known Chicago
lawyer and . railroad specntor, in
connection ' with the Midland Kail
way Company of Indiana. The
matter was Drought beforo Judge
Gresham at his apartment in the Palmer
House on Thursday evening, but ho re
fused to take auy action until Mr. Craw
ford was notified to appear. The matter
came up before Judge Gresham, in cham
bers, yesterday afternoon, hut. on account
of the absence of Mr. Crawford from the
city, any definite action was postponed
nutil to-day; but his sou, Henry Craw
ford, jr., general superintendent of tho
Midland railway, was resent. Messrs.
Wallace and Hatch represent tne Loan
and Investment Company of New York,
wbich claims to have lost $150,
000 through Crawford's peculiar meth
ods of financiering. Tho bill cbarcres
that Crawford, in lSbo. bought the Midland
railwav, of Indiana, for 40,000, at' a fore-
closure saie, ana originaiea, suortiy aiier,
a scheme for tloating $10,000,000 of bonds on
his road, the total value of which, includ
ing rolling-stock, right of way and all other
assets, does not exceed 175,000. It is said
that of the Sl0.0OO.OO0 he has realized $2i.-
U00, while he has attempted to dispose of
some b'JOO.OOO more. lhe attorneys
represented to tho court that Craw
ford had obtained the $150,000 from
the Loan and Investment Company by false
representations as to the valuo of his road.
which was in a very bad condition; that to
substantiate their charge they must 6ecure
possession of the Midland Kailway Com
pany's books, and that this could only be
done by an ex parte order for their seizure,
as. if the defendants were notified, the books
would be secreted or destroyed.
Judtro uresoem. after a lone conference.
decided that notice must be given to Mr.
Crawford before auy order could be made.)
Ho is expected here to-morrow, and tho
cafre will then come up. fcolfar as yet ap
pears, it is not seemingly showu. that Mr.
Crawford ever issued any bonds, and the
proceedings appear in the natnro of an ef
fort to recover 150,000 money loaned.
I he bill contains one hnudrcd panes and
with it a large number of affidavits by ex
perts aud others. were presented. According
to the bill, the Midland Railway Company
is ouly seventy miles in length, extending
from Anderson, IniL, through Hamilton,
Boone, Montgomery and Parke eonnties to
Montezuma, and connecting with the Van
dalia.the Ohio, Indiana & Western and the
Indianapolis, Decatur & Western roads.
Of this distance fifteen miles are unbuilt.
The complainant, the Loan and Investment
Company, is the loan branch of Collin &
Stanton, the New York private bankers.
Tho defendants are the Midland Kai'.way
Company, the Metropolitan Trust Company
of New York, Theodore B. Davis, of In
diana, trustee, and Henry Crawford, both
individually and as president of the com
pany. The Appeal Indorsed.
Phil Sheridan Post last night unanimously
adopted tho following resolution:
Resolved, That we heartily indorse the appeal
of our couirnil, icnoral Alvin I Hovey, prefl
dent of tho Service Tension Association of the
United states demanUn? of Congress the pass
are of a service-pension, law for all siirviTlug
Union KoMlers of the late wsr. Our country is
In an era of unparalleled prosperity; the national
treasury Is overflowing; e are at peace with
ourselves and the whole world; our form of kov
eminent 1 made n-cure in tho affection of the
iwople, and the Untou has hcen cemented by the
blood of our comrades. All this is due to the
patriotism of the boys in blue. After the lap
of o runny years Muce ieace was declared be
tween the Mates the remaining defenders of tho
Union are broken in health, many ruined in
fortune, ar.d more are Invalids from wounds,
difcease and cxio.ure. A service pension Is duo
them, and not as a pittance to paupers, hnch a
jwmisIou was iriven to the survivors of the revolu
tionary war, tho war of 131- aud of the Mexican
war, and by all that is rhrht and Jat nothing
less shonhl be iriven thuno who ireerced our
glorious Union; therefore,
ru) That lia Inln nf VTT M t fj fTieml c
Alvin P. Hovey, in his appeal to Congress, and
uexnana or oar conrreanmen ie?iiiaua wuudui
delay for these rights, which are due every
fcurviving veteran by all rules of Jnstlco and
national honor.
. MIL FISUBACTS LECTURE.
i
He Talks About Ooarts and Judges, with P.ef
- ereuccs to Uismarcfc and Bradlansh.
The uterabers of Mr. W. P. Fishback's
law class last evening were entertained
and instructed by a consideration of the
courts of the land, especially the gupretno
Court of the United .States. There wero
pleasant little excursions from the text,
and each ramble yielded information. . .The
Bismarckian method of directing legislation
in the Hcichstag was noted, as was the
habit of the statesman, stimulated with
three or four classes of braudr. coin into
the German Parliament and directing that
body what must be, dono. Mr. Fishback
coupled this withtho 6iuiticaut inquiry of
what would be done when the blood-andiron
Chancellordies. Thelectnrerexplained
the dillerence between what is railed
party in this country and in Great Britain.
"We havo," be said, "made the President
strong by making him and tho Cabinet in
dependent. What is understood in England
Vv the party m power is that it controls
Parliament: in this country it is entirely
different. The party in power is that which
controls the olliccs and turns out the post
masters." He referred to Mr. Uradlaugh, who was
elected to Parliament and refused his 6eat, to
be again and again elected frouiNottinabam,
with ever-increasing majorities. "He is the
most positive man 1 ever heard speak," said
Mr. Fallback. "I have heard him on the
'House of lirunswick,'and his denunciations
were most severe. Having heard him
any one can see how he comes to have such
a hold upon the people of England aud
that his denunciations are having their
eilect."
In the course of the lecture the question
was asked if it was not true that, in years
hast, little consideration was given by the
courts of other States to Indiana Supreme
Conrt decisions? 'Judge Davis, of tho
United States bench," said Mr. Fishback,
"was wont to sneer when an attorney would
read to him from an Indiana decision. Our
judges were accused of deciding on both
sides of a question, and a volume has been
shown in which are two decisions on the
same point, one being a directly contrary
position from the other, and both rendered
by the same judge." Ho was of opinion
that the Supremo Judges do not. have as
much time . as is necessary for tho
proper consideration of authorities, and
that an appellate court is needed
to relievo them of tho great burden that is
Sut upon them. It had been noted that the
npreme Court is largely influenced by the
opinions of tho bar. and that a great stay
of the court is the bar; that there is noth
ing about which judges are more sensitive
than what lawyers thiuk of their opinions,
and that they care a great deal more for
such opinions than they do for what news
papers may say. He held that, as a rule,
good men were selected for the circuit
judgeships, as well as the higher judicial
positions. "We had a singular case, some
S'ears ago, in what' was called
tho Mud district, "said . tho lecturer.
"This district included several counties
from Delaware to Wayne. The lawyers,
as a joke, nominated a man for judge who
was wholly unlit for the positiou, as ho
'knew no law. lie was 'elected, and during
bis term the attorneys, by agreement, con
tinued every case. A lawyer does not liko
to spend his time, before an ignoramus."
MINOR CITlf MATTERS.
To-Day's Doings.
FIX3WrR MISSION-Breton Fete and Klrmesp;
Tomllnson Hall; afternoon and evening.
GRAND OPERA-HOUSE Miss -Victoria Yokes.
"A Mere Cipher," "an, the Good for Nothing"
and "Checkmate;" afternoon and evening.
ENOLTSH'S OPERA-IIOUSE-Dore Davidson
and Ramie Austin; "Guilty Without Crime;"
afternoon and evening.
PARK THEATER Florence J. Bindley and
company; "Alter Taps;" afternoon and even
ing. EDEN MUSEE Curiosities; afternoon and even
ing. BATTLE OF ATLANTA CYCLORAMA Market
street, between Illinois and Tennessee streets;
dsy and evening.
Local News Notes.
Mrs. T. A. Hendricks returned from Cin
cinnati last Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary S. Welsell left for New Y'ork
city last Thursday to visit her brother, Mr.
Seymour.
There will ho a meeting of the Indiana
Commercial Travelers' Association, at tho
Grand Hotel, at 3:S0 o'clock this afternoon.
Starke and Tipton counties have made
their semi-annual settlement with the
Treasurer of State for $3,74y.S0 and 8,005.10
respectively.
Building permits were procured yesterday
hv Dr. Porter, stable. No. 110 Cherry street,
&30; Charles Jones, dwelling, Camp street,
near Pratt, $S00.
1'ersonal and Soelety.
Mrs. Chauncey Butler has gonoto Florida
to spend several weeks.
Mr. George N. Forsman, of Lafayette, is
spending a few days in the city.
Mrs. S. M. Ernst will go to Olean. N. Y.t
next week to spend the holidays.
Messrs. Clarence and Will Hough, of
Ureen held, are spending a few days in the
citv.
Mrs. Grace Levering, of Denver, formerly
of this city, will bo here .on Monday to
make a brief visit.
Mrs. Ilennan, of Kentucky, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. It. L. Klum, will
return home next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Simmons, of East
Ohio street, entertained quite a number cf
guests at a card party last evening.
"Deborah" is to be reDeatcd bv the Social
istic Sufngerbund, at Ma-nnerchor Hall, to
morrow night. Its iirst production by this
society recently was very successful.
Jonas F. Johnson, of this city, and Mrs.
Lulu Williams were married, Thursday, the
Rev. Sponsel officiating, at the residence
of the bride's parents, at Darlington. Mrs.
Johnson is the daughter of John M. Hol
lingswortii, one of the influential and
wealthy men ot Montgomery comity.
Cards have been received by friends here
for tho celebration of the crystal wedding
anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George V. .
Morrison, formerly Miss Sallie L. Cross
land. It will occur Wednesday next, from
5 to 12 o'clock,' at their home, in Conners
ville, MARTINS VILLK.
Mrs. 8. L. BiuXley and on Eugene, of
Bloouiincton, who have been here on a two
weeks' visit, have returned home.... Mis' Minnie
Ll ml ley, of Brooklyn, is the iaieat of Mr. A. II.
Thornburg MJm I'earl Mitchell, of Cincinnati,
is visiting her parents in this city... Miss Ada
Perry has returned from a visit to Indianapolis
friends. ...Min Lulie Cunningham apent efuudny
with friends In Danville Miss Myrtle Pas
has gone to Louisville, to visit Minxes Ann a and
Mary Clary, and attend a merles of musical con
certs Mrs. John H. Newby Is visiting friends
in Indlanapolls....Mls8'M:4ttie Hester has re
turned to her home, in Indianapolis after a two
weeks visit with Miss Lena Mcllheny Mrs.
Mary C. Sadler, who has been making an extend
ed visit to friends in Ellettsvillc, liloouiing-
ton and Ppencer. has returned home
Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Morgan entertained a num
ber of their friends at procressive doable pedro
on Monday evening Mrs. V. 0. Mitchell gave
a very elegant and tasteful "at home" to a very
lanre number of lady friends Friday afternoon.
Prof. A. P. tout, of Indianapolis, will de
liver two lectures at the Christian Church in this
citv Hnnday afternoon and evening on "The Di
vine Tragedy." First-"The Trial of Christ."
Second "The Crucifixion" Mrs. P. M. Parks
entertained a few friends at cards and dancing
Wednesday evenln....L. 8. Illte, of eddo, is
visltinff his uncle. James II. benman and family.
Sauinel DoueIh! and family, of Fortvllle, are
In attendance at the bedside or nis brother, P. F.
Doticla, of this city who Is very ill Miss
Mattle McDauicl, who has beeu viMtlnjr the fam
llv of llev. E. R. est for a week has
returned to her homo In rencer
Rev. T. D. Wclker, of Viueer.r.es is YKdtinshis
former oarifh!ouer in the city for a few day
Mrs. R, C. Davis, of ljuincy. haa returned homo
from week.'- visit to her daughter. Mrs. J. V,
Stimpo:i.."..Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson gavo a
dinner to a number of friend- Tuesday Col. J.
E. Burton has returned from a visit to his son
David, near Gosport.... Henry J. DeerHnd wife,
of Johnson county, are the guests of Kb Hender
son Miss Alberta Johnon, of Indianapolis.
and Mls Julia Norteu. of Athens, )., are the
guestr. of Dr. Blnckstone's family.
Come Aynin,
Is tho parting salutation of the proprietors
to all guest of the Sturtevant House,
Broadway and Twenty-ninth street. New
York, anil the guest, as ho nallies forth, al
ways resolves to stop at this popular hotel
wnen no visits uw iuru
TUB STREET-RAILROAD FRANCHISE.
A Lively Interest in the Question to Be Con
sidered at the Council's Next Meeting:.
Considerable interest is manifested in
the disposition of the street-car question
by the Common Council Monday night.
It will he the last meeting but one for tho
present body, and there is no end of guess
ing as to probabilities. Somewho claim to
bo in possossion of a few inLde facts say
that the ordinance granting an extension
to Superintendent Shaffer will certainly co
through the Council, while others, with
equal confidence, assert that tho favorable
I vote will fall short of being a majority,
r "The ' fact is," said one council
man yesterday, "the trip to Wash
ington accomplished just what it
was intended for. .ouie of the
Conncilmen who went had never seen an
electric road in operation and we were in
vited for the sole object of being educated
npou the subject. What the Thompson-
Houston people want is to get tne contract
for tmttintr in the electric plant here, no
matter whether the city gets that plant by
extending the Citizens' company's fran
chise or not. 1 be duration of tho street
railroad charter cuts no figure whatever,
lor, if we were to give Mr. bhafier the right
to tun electric cars here without any ex
ternum tho Thompson-Houston peoplo
would bo as eairer to gt tho"
coutract. And as for the letting
of that contract, anyone who will stop a
moment and think will see that we have
actually nothing to do with it. That lies
with Mr. Shatter."
"What is your opinion as to how tho mat
ter will turn out!0
"Well. I believe that the ordinance will
be pasted unless there is an undercurrent
of which we know nothing n w. Wo must
have faster travel here, and if we can get
it by extending the franchise I am in favor
of it, provided the citv will derive a ma-
A - 1 1 a m a i m ft
teriai uenent irom mat xrancnise."
The Itapld-Traufdt Question..
To the Editor of the Inrtiajiaiolis Journal:
The articles appearing from time to time
in tho Evening News regarding the fran
chise for an electric railway are mislead
ing. It tells the peoplo this franchise is
worth $1,000,000; that New York pays so
much tax per car and a certain per cent, of
the gross receipts! that Baltimore. New Or
leans, iSt. Louis and Chicago pay a certain
tax, and then says Indianapolis should par
the same. The News certainly loses sieht
of the fact that Indianapolis is not half so
largo as the smallest city mentioned, aud
hence should not ask auy more than half as
much for this franchise. The city should
get a fair price or a lair tax from the com-pan-
to whom the franchise is eiven. There
is nothing more essential for the growth of
Indianapolis than enlarged facilities for.
communication between the business por
tion of the citv and the outskirts. A more
rapid transit must be had if we are to keep
pace with the progressive cities ot the
country. The obstructionists should take
a back seat, and the projectors of
this electric railway svstcm should
be met in a busiuess-like manner.
not driven from a good purpose bv
pig-headed opposition. Let this com
pany be bound by reasonable Obliga
tions, and make it live up to lhem; but
give ns better transportation than we now
have. This city needs to awake aud have
some stylo about it. f. v. is.
Indianapolis, Dec. 13.
A Kick Against Gas Bills.
St. Lioala Pot-Dlsnatch.
Kvery St. Lonisan is asking himself iust
now in the modernized language of the im--mortal
bard, "Why should a man put a pas
meter in his basement to steal away his
hoyse and lot.
CViM Weather To-Jlorroic.
THE FIKST IN THE FIELD
To reduce stock In' underwear, we offer for to-
aay an
roc prarraents at 30c.
7."c garments at 5Go.
f 1 (rarments at 76e.
91.25 garments at 08c.
Come fJid get ehoice
New YorJt Hat Company-,
Corner WasLlcyton aud i'enn. sts.
One-Flflh Ojf-
On all tdlk umbrella and ladipR' and tr onfV
furs till Christmas. Bamberger.
x Hatter and Furrier.
New style hats atSeaton's Hat Store, 25 North
Pennsylvania atreet.
I'ec;' Bad Jtoyn
Wonld not hnve been no bad if tlie old man eonld
hare rfven tdui a chest of tools, such as we have
on sale elsrht different size, all icood tools and
cheap not bogus ones. Call and get ono for the
toy tor a Christmas rresent
lliLUEDRAxn Fro ATI,
S2 8. Meridian ut.
THE -KEYSTONE" CULINARY BEATER.
We have them. Valuable cook-book free with each
beater. "Charter Oak" with the wonderful wire-
canze oren dKr. "M.AD." wroueht steel rantren.
Oaa stoves. "M. A I)." fnmaces. NVxxt and slate
mantels. WM. IL BENNETT A SON, 38 Sonth
Meridian St.
FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPERS
"The ring, the ring; give me the ring."
Countless as the sands of the Sahara, so
to speak, are the forms and fashions of
tinger rings that gleam m our cases. Too
numerous to mention, also, aro the multi
tude of other articles so suitable for this
time. Come, we cordially invite you alL
The throngs increase daily at
"NOAH'S ARK"
AVE AV.ANT
to tell you about the nicest kiud of a pres-
cut lor little Kins, caueu mo
DOLL'S BAZAAR,
manufactured specially for kindergarten
use. but as something to amufo and enter-
t iin children uuexcelied. While furnishing
the greatest amount ot amusement, it at
the same time is cultivating the child's
tnste in tho combination of colors, form
and symmetry, etc., etc.
, DOLL'S TRUNKS.
Another cood thing as a child uncor
sciously acquires habits of system aud
order. If you want
PARLOR CROOUET
don't wait too long; a fow left, not half
enough to Inst.
Knii:il nricoa to toaf.h(rs. Snndav-Anhnnlo
and fairs. We have a great variety of goods
adapted to 3-our ncedb. Come in and look
turnover.
Don't think because you don't see a
simple in our show windovrwo may not
have just what von want. One of a kind of
our stock would li 11 a window ten times tho
size of ours.
NOAH'S ARK.
wimii Bargain S
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20 W. Washington St
E. K. BlCKNELL.
A WIDE CUT
-IN
I-IEAVYWINTERGOODS
The season has so far been a disappointment to all merchants on account of the mild
weather. A great many of them are holding on to the regular prices with tho hope of
cold weather coming soon. It will no doubt come before long, but we shall not wait for it.
TO-DAY WE BEGIN A REGULAR CLEARANCE SALE OF
Dress Goods. Cloaks. Shawls, Skirts. Jerseys, Underwear, Hosiery, Flannels, Cassiraeres,
Blankets. Comforts. Cardigan Jackets. Negligee Shirts. Boys' Flannel Waists, etc. o
shall also close out a lot of Dress Trimmings, Corsets, Knit Goods, Suspenders, etc.. at
greatly reduced prices. We shsll also place on sale, at big discounts, a lot of Domestics
at prices never equaled. To-day we will have another lot ot the Cheap Giughain.
Every ono invited to attend the sale. Prices were inado yesterday, and will ho ready for
to-day's sale.
FOR UHKISTMAb.
Mufflers. Silk. Linen. Cambric and Lara Handkerchiefs. Collars. CnlTs. Neckwear.
Rnchings, Aprons, Jewelry, Toys, Dolls, Leather and Flush Goods, Umbrellas and Rub
ber Goods, Gloves and Mitts, Fuis and Knit Goods.
CHILDREN'S DAY.
Our Tov Department will be devoted to tho pleasure of all children calling between
9 and 11 o'clock in the morning, between 2 and r o'clock in the afternoon, or between 8
and 10 o'clock in tho evening. All parents invited to bring their c hi Id rou, or send them.
between the hoars mentioned. Every child
DEDERT &
158 and 160 East Washington Street. ;
PIANOS FOR CHRISTMAS.
Wo are making a special display
hogany, Circassian Walnut, Burled
graved Paneled Upright Pianos of the
been shown iu the city, and invite
Prices and terms the lowest consistent with the quality.
D. H. BALOTN & CO.,
95, 97"& 99 North Pennsylvania Street.
Corner of Ohio Street.
W. T. WILEY .& CO
48 and DCNortli Illinois Street.
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ATTEND OUR GREAT CLOSING-OUT SALE TO-DAY, SATURDAY. '
Every dollar's worth of goods in our store must be closed out.
CTWE ARE POSITIVELY GOING OUT OFv BUSINESS. '
' Don't fail to see our wonderful bargains to-day in Underwear. Cloaks, Dreea
Goods. Silks, Table Linen, Towels, Napkins, Sheeting, Blankets, Flannels, Prints,
Ginghams, Corsets, Gloves, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Hosiery, Fancy
Goods and Notions. . '
We have not mado leaders of two
marked every article in our store at a TERRIFIC REDUCTION.
Save money by seeing our goods and
the morning.
W. T. WILEY & CO
48 and. 50 North.
LTStoro open to-night until 10 o'clock.
HOLIDAY NOVE
FOR
LADIES MD
We have just imported
LADLES' SILK
BatS Robes, Silk and
MEN'S NECKWEAR,
GLOVES, SILK
P
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44 and 46 East Washington Street
RTShirts mado to Order a Specialty.
PHILADELPHIA STOI
Special for Saturday.
Odd Size Sale of Cloaks
Our One-third-off Sale has been bo
successful, and sales in this department
so large, that we lind in looking over our
stock that wo havo an accumulation of
Odd Sizes. Instead of giving you a
third off, we intend to make it about one
half off, but on the odd sizes only. The
lot includes
Plushes, Jackets. Cloth Newmark
ets and Children's Cloaks.
You can consider yourself in luck if,
in this lot, wo can tit you: in something
for yourself or children.
D. J. SULLIVAN & CO
C and 8 West Washington St.
IiULL qlNE of tw CHRISTMAS OOOD9, and
. the btrautilol ChineA WaUr Lilies, on m a,
PANG YIM,
JAPANESE BAZAAR.
7 ataeiac&naetU Avenue.
ALL
will receive a present.
SUDBROCK,
of Satinwood, San Doijiingo, Ma
Walnut, Ebonized and Fancy En
finest makes, such as have never
their inspection.
I
or three articles, to catch trade, but havo
prices to-day. Makeyour purchases m
Illinois Street.
m
GENTLEMEN
a large, select line of
HOUSE COATS
Linen' Handkerchiefs,
SMOKING JACKETS,
HALF - HOSE, ETC.
Shirt Maker
AND
Men's Furnisher,
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No dish of OYSTERS is quite up to perfection without
BRYCE'S BUTTER CRACKERS
INDIANA PAPER COMPANY, Manufacturers,
Nfiwi, liwk. Manilla, Straw and Bag Wrapping Taper. Paper Bict and Fkmr Sacka. Send tor price.
21 to 25 East Maryland. Street.
RTTirPr tuxm wMch the JOURNAL U prtntM i rn-le br thU Compcnr.
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It will be well worth your time to drop in and
see these goods. "Beautiful, useful, ornamental
and
CHEAPER THAN EVER
ALBERT GALL
DRESS GOODS
Still thoy come. Another Mj: lot
of Dress Goods from tho late New
York trade sales, Tho best lot of
away, down under price goods wo
have offered.
Fine Plaid SG-inch-wide Silk Mix
ture, V2lc.
Fine Cheviot Suiting;?, 3S inches
wide loc.
One lot Stf-inch Dress Cloths,
Stripes and Plaids, 25c
Fnio French Tea-gown Flannels,
figures, 25c,
51-inch Cloth Suitings, mixtures,
37ic.
54-inch Camel's Uair Suitings,
40c.
Another lot Black Mohair, 4
inches, 30c.
Another lot Black Mohair, 50
inches, 69c.
Fine Blue-Black Henrietta, all
wool, 50c.
Fine Novelty Suits at half tho
cost to importers.
Grand display of Holiday Goods.
H. P. WASSON & CO
PLUSH CLOAKS
44 inches long, four real Alaska
seal, ornaments, elegantly lined, and
the best Seal Walker Plush (war-,
ranted to wear);
ft.
' Compare this with any $35 or
40 Cloak in America. See this
Cloak.
RINK'S
THE ONLY CLOaK HOUSE,
30 and 32 North Illinois Street.
N..B. We repair all kinds of
garment' -
For Making Comforts.
All the short end !t Calicoes in onr
basement to be closed out at 3 S-4c; lengths
from 2 to lOvards. We havo about 10.010
tyards yet on hands.
InthisBalo we offer very nice Cotton
Batting at 9c a pound. It is tne quality
usually sold at 12c
Also 10.000 r.irds or moroof mill rem
nants Canton Vlannels at 4 3-4c a yard.
They aro repular O l-4c Roods.
Also a big line of 'stronj: cloth' Ging
hams for Aprous. They are nearly twice us
heavy as ordinary Gingham. Onr prico is
8 l-3c They are worth 10c a yanL
We ofl'er one lot of Street .lerey Jacl.rts
at only $2.25 each. This is tho lowebt prico
Tee ever heard quoted on such goods.
One lot of Misses' Cloaks, sizes 10, 12 and
14, at only $1 each.
At $15 ach vro eell the handsomest Flush .
Coat Id the city.
We undersell all competitors on Cloaks
of all kinds. Our stock is large and variety
good.
In Plush Sacks we handle the best goods
made.
Our line of Fnra includes all tho different
kinds.
W. CYan Arsdcl & Co.,
109 and 111 South Illinois Street
Six Per Cent. Money
To loan in sums of $1,000 and up
wards, on Indianapolis improved
real estate, with the privilege of pre
payment in whole or part -
JNO. S. SPANN & CO.,
86 East Market Street
OHKISTMAS !
We want to sell you soma
Christmas Books.
Won't you como and see what wo
CATIICjffirtELMD & CO.,
iG East Washington Street.
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