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The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
THE PENNY TRADE.
Stores Where Little Folks Take Their Pocket
Money to the Delight of Small Dealers.

It was the sage Benjamin Franklin who
enunciated the great maxim: Take care
of the pennies and the pounds will care of
themselves" There are neither pennies
nor pounds in American currency, but there
are one and two cent pieces, and the school
children all know the short way to the cor
ner grocery. and the corner grocer it is who
takes care of the currency when it comes
to him. The grocers who are located near
the public schools find profit in selling to
this class of customers, where the individ-
ual purchases rarely exceed nickel. Some
of this is in tablets, lead and slate pencils,
and other stationery supplies, candies,
cheap base balls and bats and small toys.
There is also a constant demand for heavy
rubber bands by means of which and a
forked stick the small boy constructs the
weapon known as the devil sling" Let a
stick and selling for one cent; let this great
fact be introduced into a ward school by a
small boy or girl coupled with the informa-
tion that it can be had of the corner grocer
and before night the grocer's stock will be
exhausted. The rage for that par
ticular kind of sweetness will
5s en Tees long snossa o
it, and clean out all the copper money for
squares around. A like furorc comes on
when a new, cheap toy, something costing
1 or 2 cents, is introduced by the grocer,
and within week it seems as If nearly
every youngster in the city has one. There
are stores on the various avenues of the
city, Massachusetts, and Virginia avenues
especially, that have great amount of
this kind of trade, and seem to make money
out of it.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Girls Classical School.

The examination and exhibition Of the inter-
mediate classes in reading and voice culture of
the Girls Classical School occurred yesterday
afternoon at the English Lutheran Church. Miss
Emily Bingham is the teacher at the school. and
the several exercises reelected great credit upon
the instructor. The exhibition consisted of show
ing the audience the methods used. There were
preliminary exercises in gesture and exercises
In articulation. voice placing and infection;
there were selections of readings and concert
recitati0ns, the latter being "The Face Against
the Pane" and "a Little Quaker Sinner" There
were also exercises in voice and gesture COM
bined. The finale was five scenes from "As You
Like It." by the pupils of the A intermediate
class. Appropriate costumes were worn, and
both in speech and action the girls proved
themselves apt pupils. The ladies present were
charmed with the performance The senior
class, with Mr. and Mrs. Sewall, will hold re-
ception and hop tomorrow night, from 7:3O to
$40 o'clock
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
The Fault with the Purchasers.

Charles E. Kregelo denies, with great positive
ness and as one who knows all about il, the story
that there was any bad feeling between the
travelling men, representing dealers in under
takers goods, and the funeral directors at their
recent annual meeting here. Mr.. Kregelo says
the manufacturers of burial cases and caskets
did form an association. one object being to quit
making inferior goods and to quit selling to men
who would not pay for what they bought. The
nndertakers aid them in this by forming asso-
in indianapolis, and prices have been put
cash basis. Mr.. Kregelo says that an adult can
be buried for $50. or as much higher as friends
may desire to pay. "For more than year."
said he, II have been advocating private burials.
i remember few years ago we had to furnish
Grape by the box for pall-bearers. This made
bill of S5 to $40, and ten hacks at 81, making
$40, or a total of $50. much of which might be
done away with. The fault is not with the
undertakers, but with the persons making the
hills
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
WORKERS ANDTHEIR FIELDS
The Express Service and How the Men
Engaged in 1t Are Treated.
Wages Fair, with Pension Ahead When One
Becomes Too Old for Hard Iabor-Matters
That Interest Local Korkingmen.

IL is 50 common TO look upon all CORPORA
tions rs soulless that anything commend
story in their relations with old-time and
trusted employees is worthy ofrecord. The
express companies, which it is estimated en-
ploy some 10000 men in this country, come
under the head of generous corporations.
The wages paid are not what would be
called large. but they are fair. Messengers
get $40 month, and the clerks in the
offices about the same amount. Drivers
obtain on an average SIS month, and
truckmen $50. ALI have their pay on the
first day of the month for the work done
during the preceding month. and they can
always retain their places, for a man is
never discharged unless for some gross
offense- What is better still. an employe
who for long term of years serves CON-
pany faithfully and becomes disabled
through age, or disease is retired on half
pay. In the Indiana division of the
American Express Company there are now
four pensioners. Phey are not asked to do
any work, but of course take an in interest
In seeing the company prosper.
Witnln the last ten years there has been
business handled. In few cases only are
heavy boxes or other heavy goods carried
by these companies, the fastfreight lines
relieving them of this class of business.
On the other hand, the express business has
increased more than enough to offset this
loss in the way of carrying packages,
largely money and valuables. The money
order business has become immense. But
with this release from heavy business it
would seem that the life of a messenger is
q hard one. but such is not the case. The
most healthy men in the service are the
messengers There are men running INTO
Indianapolis daily who have done so
more who were clerks in the offices have
retired on account Of ill-health or have
taken better positions Many men occupy.
ing important positions in the banks of the
city and other large enterprises began their
business life with the express companies.
AT the Union Station there are porters who
have been with one company for twenty
five years OK more. In the highest or low
est position Of the express service no man
Is discharged unless for bad conduct. If he
quits he does so voluntarily. In it a mans
honesty is teste1 more frequently than in
any osher occupation, and yet, in a certain
company, IN the last twenty-five years, but
two employees in the Indiana division have
gone astray. In neither case did the COM
rany lose heavily.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02

Superintendent Bennett, of the indianapolis
division Of the c., st. L. g. P, yesterday after
noon received orders to take no passengers or
perishable freight, or live stock for points east
Of Pittsburg. How long this order will be in
force 1t is impossible to tell, the extent of
damage done to the Pennsylvania road between
Pittsburg and Harrisburg was at the time it was
issued, not fully ascertained The presidents of
the Bee-line, the Lake Shore road and the New
York Central telegraphed the Pennsylvania peo-
pie TO send their Western passengers for the sea-
board over their lines. They said transportation
would be honored without change of the tickets
Twenty-seven passengers of No. 20. over the
Nandalia, were transferred to the Bee-line at the
Union Station yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Notes Of the Churches.

Rev. DR.. James Mcleod will preach at Second
Presbyterian Church, morning and evening.
Services at the Fourth Presbyterian Church
will be conducted, morning and evening, by Rev.
Z. p. Whallon.
At the United Presbyterian Church this morn.
ing. Rev. J. =. Cowan's theme will be 1.-THE AS
sembly OF 17e9."
"Exaggeration and Lying" will be Rev. DR.. NJ.
Church, this evening.
"social Evils" is the subject of lecture to be
given at the Church OF God corner Noble and
town.
Rights and Obligations of the Intellect, will
be Rev. o. c. McCulloch's morning topic at Ply
mouth Church; evening, "How Can the Saloon
Rev. Dr. j. p d. John. of DePauw University,
viii preach at Meridian-street NJ. Z. Church in
the morning. and In the evening will lecture on
us There superhuman Thinker In the Uni
versef"
William Murphy viii, this evening, begin a Sc
ries of gospel temperance meetings at the River
side Baptist Church, West Indianapolis. The
meetings will continue one week, and possibly
longer.
At Roberts Park NJ f. Church Rev. DR.. s. A.
Keen will preach. this morning. on Church
Feudalism" This evening Mr.. s. ID. Haines,
temperance worker. viii lecture, his theme be-
ing "Help Little"
George III. Chapman Post. G. A. R., viii hold
memorial services in their hail. corner Washing
ton and Tennessee streets, this afternoon. The
address viii be delivered by Rev. W. f. Sheridan,
of Blackford-street NJ. e. Church.
The members of the Scottish Rite have ac-
cepted an invitation to attend Ascension day
services at Central avenue Tabernacle this morn
ing. They will leave the rooms of the Rite at 10
O'Clock sharp. Street-cars have been provided TO
take them TO and from the church. Doctor Ford,
pastor of the Tabernacle, is Q member Of the
order.
Bishop Knickerbacker is TO confirm a large
class I'm Christ Church. this morning at $50
O'Clock. At 1880 o'clock, in St. PauIs Church.
he Will preach and then confirm q class, after
which he viii celebrate holy communion. In the
evening he will visit st. James Chapel, where
he will deliver sermon and confirm another
class.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Officers for the Board of Trade.

The election of officers for the Board of Trade
will take place ON June 10. The independent
ticket has not yet been chosen. The regular"
nominees are as follows:
President-George G.. Tanner
Vice -president-Wm. T. Piel, jr.
Treasurer-O. n. FrenZel
GOvernOrs-William Scott, Albert Gall. d. A.
Richardson, I. S. Gordon, w i. Holton, George
c. Beck. j. E. McGettigan, j. W. Murphy, Ford
Woods, j. 4. Wallick, c. +. Sayles
The regulars" are, for the most part, new
men. the intention being TO give the young men
o chance.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Gov Will Re Here To.NIorrow.

The friends of Simeon Coy watched yesterday IS
afternoon trains from the north, hoping to see
the little boss alight ON his return from the
northern penitentiary. He didn't come howev-
er, and those waiting for him telegraphed War
den Murdoch asking when he might be expected.
An answer was received stating that Coy would
be released last evening, but would not start for
home until Monday morning. He will arrive
here at 2:35 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Charged with Selling Pools.

Herbert Green, a saloon-keeper at No. 90 West
Washington. and Charles Heitz, an employe of
the place. were arrested yesterday, charged with
selling pools on baseball. Ever since Superin-
tendent Travis issued his order against pool
rooms Green has been suspected of secretly vio
lating IT, Yesterday young man accidentally
exhibited tickets he had purchased at the place.
and upon his statement the warrants were
sworn out for the arrest of the two men.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Good Weather for Clover.

Everybody felt grateful yesterday when the
sun broke through the clouds-everybody except
the street-sprinltler. who does his work and is
paid therefor by the week Perhaps sprinkler
took part in a talk at the corner of Delaware and
Washington streets, yesterday, where had gath
cred a mixed crowd of city residents and rural
lists. One was bemoaning this. another that, be-
cause OF the rain. but, great Scott! what
weather for clover." calculated old farmer.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Nine Hours a Days Work.

The local unions of the United Brotherhood Of
Carpenters and Joiners met last night to discuss
the question of asking all contractors to reduce
the hours of labor from ten hours per day to nine
hours, as some contractors have already done.
These the working hours of bricklayers and
plasterers. A committee will probably be ap-
pointed to lay the matter before the contractors.
No question of wages is involved.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
In RELIGIOUS CIRCLES.
Preparing to Welcome the Home Missionary

Preparing 10 welcome the nome missionary
Delegates.
A called meeting of the local auxiliaries
of the Woman's Home Missionary Society
was held at Roberts Park Church yesterday
afternoon. to make preliminary arrange
ments for the entertainment of delegates
and visitors to the annual meeting of the
National Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety, which will convene in this city the
first week of November next There will
be $50 delegates and probably enough visit
ors TO make the attendance from abroad
more than five hundred. The wife of ex-
President Hayes is president of the society.
There were few ladies present yesterday,
and little business was transacted.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Real Estate and Building.

The weather the last week was too disagreeable
for prospective purchasers of real estate to in
spect property, but nevertheless a fair
business was done Fifty-nine conveyances
were recorded, with total consideration
of $S5,972.25. The work on new buildings go
ing up was delayed, but twenty-nine permits
were issued, calling for an expenditure of S32,-
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
The Roads Will BE Consolidated.

A telegram received last evening by one Of the
attorneys in the Big Four-Bee-line consolidation
scheme, states that Judge Stone refused to grant
a restraining order in Judge Burke's suit to en-
join the c., c., c. & I. Bee-lne) and c., l., ST. L.
a. c. (Big Four, consolidation. 1t is understood
that the scheme will now be carried out at the
meeting to perfect the consolidation, which oc-
ours on June "a
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
A Cb0H0e CO,uia0.

The weather the past week has been
frigid, damp and gloomy, unsuggestlve of
gauze fabrics, yet change to seasonable
sunshine and balmy air is now assured.
and with it Paul Krauss will have on dis
play this week neckwear and underwear
in harmony with gentle zephers and spring
flowers Ladies, did you see those blouses
now on sale! They are really nice as to
quality and style.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
The Federal Grand Jury.

The United States grand jury submitted a
partial report yesterday, and then adjourned
for one week. Fifteen indictments were re-
turned, the most Of them against persons charged
with violating the election laws. The investiga-
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
A Book About Indianapolis.

The first book for free distribution advertising
this city that has not been cheap and common
place is now being circulated under the title of
"Thc Industries of Indianapolis" !" with the Board
of Trade as its sponsor. 1t contains 136 pages,
and is filled with first-cass engravings of
public buildings and great manufacturing enter
prises. The book will be distributed by business
houses of the city that have subscribed for it.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02

THE people that were unable to see Ed
mondson on Saturday on account of the
crowd. will be sure of getting attention if
they call early in the morning. Office hours
next week from SA. NJ. until 6P. NJ. En-
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02

New York has ], 200 organized walters.
There are seventy-one glass-mills In Ohio.
In China, the iron-workers, considered the best
In the world. make cents per day.
Mackerel fishers on the southwest coast of Ire
land are making from 81 to $6 per week.
tend the Fourth Of July eighthour demonstra-
ton.
Women are crowding men compositors in Lon
don. The female work is not as clean as the
mems, although the women work as fast
The demand for artistic architectural iron-work
IL 50 GOOD that one Of the establishments making
Il in Chicago had to greatly increase their facil-
tiles.
All the Ip annapolis manufacturers viii soon
be paying their employees by the noIr; Except
each dag.
New York locksmiths and rail-makers demand
nine hours and eight on Saturday; nnishers, So
Per week; helpers. So, and for Sunday and holi-
day work. double pay.
ET Oburn and ]. Schultz, delegates to the
National typographical Union. left for Denver.
Col. yesterday. 0sman McCarty, representing
the pressmen, win leave tomorrow.
TO get foreign trade. They VIII ask Tor the aboli-
tcn Of the duty ON leaf tobacco and for the priv
nege of establishing bonded warehouses
The Painters's Union has objected to the MEM
houses They think the work ought TO go to men
who Fay taxes to maintain the department.
Late estimates state that Philadelphia has 1s2
carpet factories, the number OF hands employed
being q little less than $4,000. Very little sand
country.
Allentown. Pa, Is about to secure another iron
Taas sssapnsnment In that OF the Nations! stove
x40,OOO toward now buildings, secured by first
mortgage.
S. r. seyfert's large rollingInill at eeyfert's
rtauon, Pa, has resumed operations, after an
iaienass OF over two months. It resumed with
turn, giving employment TO 225 men.
Many OF the local assemblies are planning pic
NE %nlcs, bnghtwood Assembly VIII nave one on
Tic ~ INST; the Hod-carriers VIII go 10 Blue
fdfet park on the 18th. and the German car
Rsnters are TO have their outing on sunday, the
There was never better feeling existing be-
tnan now The labor Organizations attribute
@ ..-s 70 the conservative course they nave Deen
puEsuing lor several months. The agftat0r, they
say, has had his day.
typographical Union No. I, the German Typo
ktapnlcal u:don and the Pressmen's Union Will
. -. n.5g. c. eoe-y: The nrst named viii consider
souIe ,1 1polssnL changes In its constitution, and
elect PRESIDENT In place Of william Musser. who
The Lady Ensley furnace. NJ Sheffield. Ala, is
Doing 6pend1cly. Runs are ma ade regularly and
the prvdnet being gradually increased. In quail
~ the Ifon - nrskclasss and everything about
the furnace u, 60 Tar as can be Judged from APP
pearanee. 80 satisfactory as could be desired.
Tho furnaces y operation 81 the glass factories
IN wheeling ara Vicinity are a. follows: Central.
three North Wheeline. one; Hobbs' one: Mar.
0n*s Ferry Elson, one; Buckeye, one; North
wood. one: Bridgeport Crystal. one; Bridgeport,
go DeIIatzos ztno. ones Belmont, one; Bottle,
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Michael O,ponneIl.s Funeral.

The funeral OF ex-Polioe superintendent
Michael O'Donnell will occur at st. Johns
Cathedral this afternoon, at clock. The clerks
in the courthouse will attend III body.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Were I'm Johnstown.

Mrs. Wakefield and Mrs. Findlay, the mother
and sister of Mrs. Joseph T. Magner, of this
city, are residents of Jobnstown. Pa, and were
in the city at the time the great disaster oc-
curred
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02

ton of the Miller-wflliams poorasylum case was
not concluded. The petit jury will assemble to-
morrow morning 10 hear several cases that have
been set for trial.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02

The labor organizations of the city, through
the Central Labor Union, propose to enter q
formal protest against mail-boxes being placed
on the street-cars They think they see in that a
scheme to prevent the stopping of cars in the
event Of . strike, and hence they do not believe
the plan ls practicable one. The leaders In the
organizations say that the plan was tried In Gin
c1nnatt two or three years ago, and proved a
failure. In the event the cars were made mail
carriers the drivers. in case OF strike, could be
arrested and prosecuted for interfering with the
United States mails. That was done in Cincin-
nat, and 1t was this action that made the plan
unpopular.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02

On account of the extensive business,
Edmondson, the optlcian at ComstOck's,
Will be at office from A. NJ. until 6P.M.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
The Industrial Parade.

AL the subcommittee have been appointed
70 arrange for the eighthor demonstration on
July 4. They are busy looking after the neces-
sary details to further the needs Of tbs under
taking. The executive committee met Friday
night at No. 115l9 East Washington street. 1t
received reports Of progress from all the orga-
nizations proposing to participate. Six Dew Or
ganizations notified the committee that they
would want positions In the parade. As yet
manufacturers and business men are little slow
about agreeing to assist in making the industrial
part OF the parade q successes, '"The parade de-
pends entirely upon the manufacturers and busi-
ness men," said member Of the committee yes
terday. "and we hope they win cheerfully give
us all assistance they can. There is better feel
ing existing between employers and employees
here than ever before. and it ought to be culti-
waited. There Is no better way to do 1t than for
us to join in q creditable display on the Fourth.
We are all working for the same end, and there
Is no reason why we should not work together In
harmony" The committee requests that all
manufacturers and businessn men who contemplate
making display will correspond with Mr.. Stack
house. at the Labor Signal ofhce. The committee
wiz hold another meeting next Friday evening.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
For the Relief Of Miners.

The committee representing the Brazil miners
soliciting aid here for the strikers is receiving
great deal Of encouragement from the local la
Dor organizations. Several OF them have made
some investigations Of the miners grievances,
and. believing them to be just, have agreed TO
extend to them all possible aid At a confer
ence held yesterday afternoon, Ii was decided to
hold mass-meeting, next Friday evening, at
the Criminal Court room, TO help the strikers
cause. All the labor organizations in the city
win participate. and citizens OF all classes are
invited to attend. Senator Byrd OF Clay
county, win speak about the miners and
operators. and addresses win be delivered by
W. p. Fishback, W. ID. Bynum, Rev. Oscar G. Nc
Culloch, g. p. Porter and others After the
speeches those present will be asked to con-
tribute to the relief fund.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02

WILL G. HALL has been made manager
for Chatfeld T. Wood of their new paper
store in this city.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-06-02
Meeting of the w r. M. &

The semi-annual district meeting of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the In
diana Conference will be held at Meridian street
Church on Wednesday, JuLe 5, commencing at
$50 o'clock. The progra anime includes: Open
ing exercises, Mrs. Haughey; address by confer
ence secretary, Mrs. Kelly; roll-call; minutes of
last meeting. Mrs. Adams; district report, Mrs
Hollingswortb; appointment of committees:
music, Mrs. Walker; paper. Italy" Mrs YelfeT;
report of auxiliaries; address, DR.. Corey, Foo
Chow, China; duet, Mrs. Walker and Miss Sadie
Walker; paper, 1.-The Religions Of the South Sea
Islands," Mrs. shaefier; miscellaneous business;
paper "She Has Done What She Could" Mrs
Langdon; recitation, Mrs. j. Nickles; prayer for
temperance; opening exercises, Mrs. A. j. Lowe
missionary experience meeting, Mrs. j. Dunlap;
minutes of morning session; treasurers repOrt
music. Miss Anna Baggs; paper, 1.-The Hermit
Nation" Mrs. o. III. Hasselman children's hour;
music. Carrie, Miles and Ernest Burford; recita-
ton, Miss Austin; paper, THE Waldenses," Mrs
Spruance; music, Mrs. Jamison; election of OFF,
GERS for the district report of committees.