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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
FIGHTING A MODERN DRIFT
Electrical Machinists Strike Against
Too Much "Division of Labor"
Recognize It as Tendency of the Times,
but are Opposed to It-Rumored Griev.
snceS on the Big Four.

Twenty-Five machinists employed by the
Jenney Electric Company went out yester-
day upon ord of John ODay. president
of the international union. One of the
mems shop committee tells this story of the
strike and its cause: "Nearly all those GO
ing out are machinists. They not long ago
brought from the East foreman named
Weldon, who began to carry the principle
of division of labor to much further de-
gree than was good for us. His idea was
to have the work done in the rough by
'chnnkers.' that is. boys and unskilled
men. whose labor is cheap. and then nm
ished by the skilled men. This was OBJ
jected to as cheapening our labor. Last
week John Hunt was discharged for de-
clinIng to finish some work done by
chunkers. Our shop committee called upon
Charles Jenney. the manager. and he ad-
mltted that they were trying to Introduce
this further division of labor, and said 1t
would have to come. We were little tart
on both sides. and guess he considered us
lmpudent. We teIegraphed for ODay,
and this morning went to Jenney again. Dut
he declined To argue the point, relnstate
Hunt or take back two members or the
shop committee, Stephen Boyle and James
McCrosson. who had been dis charged Sat
urday night. He said he would rather
close the shop. SO we walked out About
fifty men are left in it-laborers. armature
winders and clerks. | have no doubt that
the system sought TO be introduced Is more
economical for the company, but when car
ried to its logical conclusion 1t means that
one wOrkmen shall be employed at.
say, threading Sorrows and nothing else. 1t
means that no mechanic would be able to
take up raw material and turn out finished
work. In this lies the skill of mechanic,
and while we would not be hurt by the
new sy stem our children surely would. lie
10 in vogue to large extent In all crafts.
but we believe in resisting any further
tendency in that direction.
Mr.. Jenney's version of the trouble is
that the strikers objected to the chunk
ers" because they were nOn-union men.
Both agree that the men going out were
satisfied with the wages paid them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
INDIANAPOLIS In LUCK.
Will Probably Secure the Next Meeting of the
Methodist General Conference.

During the Methodist conference at
Omaha, q few months ago, Mr.. George l..
Knox, of this city, met the Rev. DR.. Palmer,
of New York. a prominent Methodist di-
vine. and they struck quite an acquaint-
ance. Yesterday DR.. Palmer while on his
way to visit DR.. John. of DePauw Uni
versity. stopped in this city to see Mr.
Knox. While driving over the city DIR.
Palmer mentioned the fact that he was q
member of the Book Concern committee,
selected at Omaha. upon which devolves
the selection of place for holding the
next quadrennial conference. and Mr..
Knox, with an eye TO the welfare
of his own city. suggested that Indianapo-
lis would be a desirable place for the next
meeting. DR.. Palmer already pleased with
the city, agreed to inquire into the matter
OF hotel and hall accommod atoms. After
visit of inspection to the leading hotels
and 10 Tomlinson Hall, DR.. Palmer ex-
pressed himself as being very well satisfied.
tie only had one suggestion to offer and
that was that easy chairs would have to be
provided for the $40 delegates. Mr.. Knox
told him that matter could be easily regu-
lated. as be would procure the chairs him.
self If necessary. DIR. Palmer said the
cities under consideration for the next
meeting of the General Conference are
Cleveland and Indianapolis. and as q men,
Der OF the committee he favors this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16

Mrs. Addison By bee has gone to Ohio to
visit her mother
Mr.. Harry Hammond has gone to Wawa.
see to spend y fortnight.
Miss Lille Landers returned yesterday
from q six weeks visit East.
Miss Sallie Reeves. who has been East
for several weeks, has returned.
Mise Lulu Osterman has returnd from
visit to New Southampton. n. Y.
Misses Jessie and Halle Darnell. of Mum
Gle, are visiting Miss Stella Fisher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Comstock are
spending . few weeks ut the sea-shOre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mcbride will leave
tomorrow for New York to visit relatives.
Miss Anna Spann and Miss Florence Day
Will attend Smith College the coming sea-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. Spann and
daughters have returned from Lake Wa.
wasee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Taylor and Miss
'4lice Farley have returned from the White
mountains.
Mrs w. j. Kerchevsl and daughter have
gone to the mountains of Virginia to spend
q few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs r. B. F. Peirce have ro-
turned home. the latter from SIX months
visit in Europe.
Mr.. Horace Anderson. who has been in
business East for q number of years, is
visiting his parents
Miss Jean Il. Gardner and Miss Belle
Sloan have gone to Putin Bay and Detroit
to spend fortnight.
Mrs: Jane Coverly and Mrs. Benjamin
Hardy bave gone to Madison, Wis, to at
tend u family reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Landers have re-
turned from trip thro ugh Montana and
other Western States.
Mrs. George Black. of st. Louis, is the
guest OF her sister. Mrs. h. +. WATSON, on
North Delaware etreeI.
Mrs M. II. Spades has returned from Now
York on account of the illness of her
mother, Mrs. Jacob Cox.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. p Druly and children
are home from Vermont where they have
been tor the past month.
Mrs. Drrsilla w. Grassland will return
to-day from Acton, whore she has been dur
ing the camp meeting season.
Miss Caroline Day and Miss Louise Bar
ton left yesterday for northern Ohio to
spend month with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Bradland and son. Of
Philadelphia, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
+. 7. Franklin for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Eden and Mrs.
Jessie Matlock and daughter Helen have
returned from q visit TO Chicago.
Miss Nellie Scott. who hos been visiting
relatives for three weeks returned to her
home n Evanston, Ill. yesterday.
Mrs. Charles b. Pfaff, who has been visit
ing relatives here for few weeks. will re-
turn TO her home i'll Chicago tomorrow.
Messrs. Fremont and Harold Swain. of
New York, are visiting their mother, DR..
Rachel Swain, on North New Jersey street.
DIR. and Mrs. O. G. Pfaff. Mrs. Fannie
Morrison and Miss Ruth Fletcher are in
Rome. Italy. Miss Fletcher expects to
spend the winter in Dresden with Mra
Daniel Ransdell. The others VIII return
home in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
PLANNING MILL BURNED.
Also o Dwelling Destroyed in Miserably
PROJECTED district.

The planing-miIl owned by Frazier Bros,
and operated by Burdell 81 Buddenbaum
situated at the corner of Michigan and
Archer streets, was destroyed by fire about
o'clock yesterday evening. The alarm
was sounded from Box SIS. situated on that
corner. The building was one huge mass
of flames by the time the department ar
rived. Chief Webster sounded a second
alarm rs soon as he reached the
place. A great deal of valuable time was
consumed in laying the hose, the nearest
tire-cistern being situated fully three and
one-half squares from the box. 1t took two
wagons of hose TO reach the distance. The
nearest fire plug was at the corner of Pine
and Michigan streets. four squares from
the fire. The time occupied In laying
line of hose this distance gave the fire such
Roadway that 1T was impossible to save the
M i'll and attention w as paid mostly to saving
ot her property In the vicinity. Two dwell
ing houses and stable were fired from the
mill, one of the dwellings being destroyed
and the other greatly damaged. Chief
Webster estimated the total loss on all the
ance Oh tue mill. One of the dwell
ings destroyed was owned by
Frazier Bros. The other one was
the property OF Mrs. Wiihelmena Smith.
i
The fire started in the roof of the engine
room of the mill, from the overheatlng Of
the smoke-stnck. Persons living in the
neighborhood of tho mill say they have
been looking for the mill to burn at any
time, as they have frequently noticed the
heating of the smoke. stack.
1t has gwen another expensive demon
stration OF the need of fire protection in
this neig hbOrhood. The present facilities
for fighting fire in this vicinity are nothing.
IL ~ ira r in
course of q year, all of which have resulted
In total losses.
p. q. Wright and +. Prange didn't know
there was an ordinance against driving
over fire. hose. but they learned of its ex-
line of hose. for which they were arrested
by patrolmen McGuff and Wheeler. driver
of the wagon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
FEATURES OF THE CIRCUS.
Some of the Novelties Sells Brothers Exhib-
tied Yesterday.

The circus 10 over, and gone on it's glitter
ing way. The last property wagon jostled
over the tracks before l o'clock this morn
ing, and with it went the glory of the
woman in spanRles. and the clown with the
crescent on his airy pautalettes. The
thrilling brass bands will not be on the
street again for long time in their red
coats aud gIlded epaulets.
Last night Sells Brothers show was
largely patronized. Nearly every seat was
taken. The menagerie was one of the COM
pletest In the circuit, with something out
of the ordinary by way of a brood of
trained seals. These intelligent marines
stepped npon the center platform. conr-
tested. played drums and fired off thrill
ing salute before making their exit. Two
very healthy hippopotami walked round the
hlppodrome arm in arm, and seemed to
enjoy it, The circns performance was headed
by mid air triple bar exercise that has
never been equaled in this city. The whole
performance took well, especially the rid
ing The hurdle race was very exciting.
Sells Brothers Sustained their reputation
for giving q good show last night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
Rumorea Grievances.

Last week rumor gained currency that
the engineers and conductors on the Peoria
q Eastern road had grievances and would
present them to General Manager Barnard
soon as his family was so far recovered
that he could return to his usual duties.
The rumOr became so general that repre-
sentative engineers and conductors on the
road called on Superintendent Riley and
asked him to inform Manager Barnard that
there had been no committee appointed or
oven suggested to wait on him. Every
thing WAS moving along pleasantly.
Yesterday rumor gained currency that
the switchmen of the Big Four al this point
had asked to have they pay advanced to
the basis of the switchmen in Chicago.
Last evening inquiry among the switch
men failed to show that any such step has
been taken, and an Off cial of the road said
there was nothing in the report. John
Rose. master of transportation, denies that
anFcommittee visited Mr.. Peck. who cOu Id
not himself be found last evening. He
says the switchmen are working upon an
agreed scale, and could not ask for more
without violating this agreement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
Municipal Notes

A complaint concerning the grade of the
sidew alks OH ST. Mary's street was referred
TO the city engineer.
Street Commissioner Harold " as ordered
to see If the mouth of tho sewer on Illinois
street, south. is higher than the street, and
If 1t Is, to lower it.
The garbage" ordinance introduced two
weeks ago by Councilman McGutfin. which
was thrown out on account of illegal con-
struction. was reintroduced in an amended
form and passed last night.
Mrs. Emily Fletcher owns property on
College avenue, around which il q hedge
fence She was ordered bv the board to
trimit. Next week Mrs. Spoopendyks will
be ordered to change the sheets on her bed.
An ordinance was introduced last even
ing by Councilman Young proposing to an
mex the addition, northwest OF the city,
known 40 Marlette Park. and upon his re-
quest was referred to the committee on
streets and alleys.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16

The Meridian w. e. L. u. will meet this
afternoon. at 21S0 o'clock. at the home of
Mrs. Reese. No. GEO North Alabama street.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
TO j ohn +. Heskitt and Lizzie Hoop, John
&. Scheier and Amelia Baist, Louis Kiefer
and Evallne Common.
A few days ago Charles Wolf An inmate
of the insane hospital. escaped. and no
trace of him could bo found. Yesterday he
returned voluntarily TO the Insulation and
surrendered himself.
AT Seymour. Ind. Jefferson Lover fell
from j., NJ. * !. train on which he was
stealing ride To Louisville. aud had his
left foot cut oil. He was brought back
to this city and removed to his home, 173
BLOOMINGTON street Hsughville. by Flan-
ner IL buchanan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

LNOR SALE-REAL ESTATE-1HE FINEST
factory site in the United States fronting 500 feet
on the Belt railroad III the noriwes part the CITY
with natural gas; rs acres high. level and undcrIajd
with gravel. No finer location for residences any-
where in the suburbs OF the city than this Can lie
purchased in bulk and sold TO employees of the factory
and have the factory site Free beside large profit on
the investment. have the exclusive control this
SITE and it will bear investigation For further par
tculars address 2. j. MULLANEY, 1917 North
Meridian street
Il twenty eight miles southwestern the CITY, and with
In two miles OF Monrovfs. Morgan county. Indiana
good timber. well fenced eight live springs one OF
which Is fine sulphur spring; 7-room house large
barn and four SIN Her barns. This farm is specially
adapted to raising sheep OF the fine water
andoher natural advantages. which have he seen TO
be appreciated; 135 fine booded sheep 100 for brood
purposes this fall stallion. i've good steers one two
yeaf-old heifer, two cows calf modern crushing ma
chine for grain, moving machine and other farm i'm
plements Is tons OF hay corn All will be sold
together For sale or trade for city property ut bar
ain Z. j. MULLANEf, lSi2 North Meridian.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
Want Talbot Avenue Improved.

Messrs. John =. Lazarus. r. b. F. Pierce
and others petitioned the board yesterday
for the Improvement with asphalt of Tai
bott avenue. In the petition they agree to
pay the city's portion of the pavement be-
tween Boston and Fourteenth streets.
They also assured the board that President
Frenzel had gned a written agreement to
place double tracks on the street Under
these conditions the pavement was or
dared
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16

train and was struck by 1t and thrown sew
erat feet. receiving q number Of bruises
moved by Flanner * Bnchanan's ambu-
lance TO the home of his sister, on Francis
street. in North Indianapolis. Linda.e was
twenty years OF age and lived at Glen
wood
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
Another small Blaze.

The department bad bnt Just got housed
after this alarm when another was turned
in from Box q, at the corner of Michigan
and ILLINOIS streets The first two strokes
failed to pass through the repeater and the
department. ran to Box ~. at the corner of
East and Georgia streets before the mis-
take was discovered. defective hue
caused a small blaze in d-kitchen in
the rear OF "a West North street. entailing
q loss of $50. The property was owned by
John w. Ray and occupied by Samuel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16

City Attorney Bailey still claims that
his draft of the sewer resolutions and spec
ifcations was right. and says attorney
Ferd Winter so acknow ledg es. The board
will 60 ahead and award the contracts on
the bids already submitted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
Hia Arm Torn or

Patrick Lawlor, young man twenty
years of age. living with his parents at No.
80 Meek. met with distressing accident
at Kingan's packing house yesterday
morning. He was employed In the butter
inc departments. and while at work his left
arm was caught in log machine and torn
from the body. He was removed to St.
Vincent's Hospital by Girton's ambulance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
Picnic foe the Sfrikera-

Indianapolis Lodge, No. Ga, of the Ma
chinists' Union. will give picnic for the
benefit of the striking machinists. at Blne
River Park. Saturday next There will be
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16

John L iDdale and q companion were
crossing the Big Four track at Indiana
avenue yesterday noon on bycioles. Lin
dale failed 70 notice the approach Of Q mail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
How the Civ i. Cared For.

Ia the kindliest spirit the attention of the
Board of Health, the Board of Works. or
whatever high and honorable body has
final authority over the dead animal wagon,
is called to the badly decomposed remains
of an erstwhile car which have been Tester
ing in the sun npon the asphalt pavement
on Massachusetts avenue, near the inter-
section of Alabama street for the past five
days TO the writer's certain KNOWLEDGE. 1t
is a great thing to live in the heart of o
great cItv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16

AFTER smoking. we suggest.
Gentlemen, that you had best
Danish from your breath the fume
Ere you seek the drawInG-r0om.
SozodOnt, blest purifier
OF the teeth. you all requlre.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
THREE GRAND EXCURSIONS

THREE GRAND EXCURSIONS
To Kansas City aud Return and to ST Louis
and Return.
Aug. 10 TO %, inclusive. the yandalia line will
sell excursion tickets TO Kansas CITY and return
at rate of SO. and to St. Louis ana return at rate
of 81. Tickets good returning until Sept. l5
Call at Vandalia line ticket offices or address
w. +. Drummer, ID. L. A, Indianapolis.
Got the Headache?
Serves you right Why don't you drink pure
beer like "HOne Brew!" On tap everywhere
Bottled only by j. B0s. Telephone 1863.
Big FOur-UOrfds Fair Route.
$500 to Chicago and Return
Via direct allrail line for all trains Saturday,
Aug. "a. good to return on all trains Sunday,
2Sth, and Monday, 29th.
Big Four Route.
5000 to Kansas City and return
$500 TO st. Louis and return.
For all trains Aug. 10, 20. 81 and %, good to
return till Sept u.s.
$3.75-ChicaJo-$3.75.
Via
Big Four. Worlds Fair route
BEEcHAM's PILLS for bad liver.
Big Four Route
Rail and Lake Excursion.
$3.50 to Benton Harbor and return
$3.50 to Chicago and return.
$500 to Milwaukee and return.
For all trains OF Michigan division Aug Of
good to return for ten days
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
LOOKING INTO THAT BANK
Iron Hall Activity Transferred from
This City to Philadelphia.
Meeting Of Counsel of Both Sides with the
Bank Directors Yesterday Supreme
Sitting AdjOurns

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15-The seat of
operations in Iron Hall affairs has been
changed from Indianapolis to Philadelphia.
and all the afternoon to-day the scene in
the room of the order, at 1917 Arch street,
was one of business and hustle.
Supreme Justice Somerby, Supreme
Cashier Davis and lawyer Stockwell.
of the order; the plaintiffs Indianapolis
attorney, X. D. Hawkins and the defend
ants attorneys, Smith IL Newberger. were
on the ground. Tho officers of the order.
with their attorneys. were given a private
order from Judge Taylor. now sitting in
the Superior Court of Indianapolis, to
come here and make a personal investiga-
ton of the affairs of the Mutual Banking,
Surety, Trust and Safe Deposit Company.
To-day being the regular meeting time for
the board of directors of the bank. both
bodies went into executive session as soon
as they arrived, and continued the meeting
for over five hours. The meet
ing was interesting from the
start. In fact, there were two
meetings at first The gentlemen from In
dianapOlis held q meeting In one room, and
the board of directors held theirs In
another, but about 3 O'clock both bodies
met IN common, and the work OF inquiry
commenced.
Supreme Cashier Davis was the only per-
son who was at oil inclined to talk. Mr.
Davis, when speaking of Mr.. SOmerby's
testimony in court. said: HE said good
deal out there; but then be had to tell
the truth. Besides. we will expect
him to say a great deal more at the contin-
alton Of the case, which will DO on Wedne6-
day. What he Will say and what we ex1
pect him To tell may be different, but
don't think 1t will" Mr.. Davis is opposed
to Mr.. Somerby.
Mr.. Somerby, when questioned after the
meeting. said: AT this time you must
excuse me from making any statements for
publication. Anything that may have to
tell Will be told in court"
As to the bank. Mr.. StockweIl Its at
tOrney, thinks it will come out all right in
the end. In speaking about the advance
beneficial funds now in that depository.
he said II am not uneasy about the
money. There is only. or not quite, SlS.CO0
of the advance beneficial funds deposited
here. and it Is all right" He would not
say word for publication about what the
directors and lawyers were dong.
The meeting will DO continued to-mor-
row, at which time the whole business
transactions between the bank ana the
Iron Hall are expected to be laid bare. The
gentlemen from indianapolis are expected
home by the court on Wednesday, when the
hearing will be reopened.
Superintendent of Banking Krumbhaar,
when asked to-day what action he would
take in the affairs of the bank refused to
make any statement.
III. @. Williams, treasurer of the Iron Hall
Building Com pany. and one of the direct
Ors of the bank, said that secrecy had been
imposed on all the members ard no infor-
nation would he obtainable till after the
entire business had been closed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
Supreme sitting Over.

The source of Iron Hall information has
been temporarily transferred from Indian
apoiis to Philadelphia, and there are not
likely to be further developments of inter
est here until Judge Taylor resumes con-
alteration of the case tomorrow morning.
News from that point is awaited with in
terest. bnJ mono was received yesterday.
Most of the members of the Supreme Sfta.
ting have returned to their homes. and
they will not De called together again until
their next regular nesting unless the exc
gencies of the case should require special
session. The only members who still re-
main n the city are three of the trustees and
the executive and finance committees. The
latter commenced yesterday the work of
auditing the hooks and accounted of Supreme
Cashier Davis and Supreme Accountant
Walker. This going through the books,
Supreme Accountant Walker explained
last night. is In the regular line of bnsl-
ness. and would have occurred whether
the present complication had arisen or not.
The work of the finance committee will re-
quire five OF six days TO com plete. and the
executive committee will remain here TO
receive the finance committee's report.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16

Only g. rs TO Chicago
Via the popular Monon route tho dining
car line.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16
PURSES OF $4,000.
A Couple of Fast RAGS Arranged For at the
State Fair

The State fair speed programme has
been completed Sept. 20 is the date fixed
for the races to begin. Entri es will
close at IL o'clock p. NJ. on the 18th. Fol-
lowing is she programme:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16

Only 1915 to Chicago
Via the popular Monon route, the dining
Gar lima efy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-16

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