The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-26
THEIR CONVENTION OVER
Letter-Carriers Finish Their Labors
with a Big Banquet at the Grand.
Afternoon Consumed in Electing 0ficers-Pe-
titlon to Extend the Civil Sersica-
Kansas City Next Year.

seven In NUMBER. IL Is led by Reuben
Clarke. The band had arrived on the early
morning train from Chicago. and was
greeted by members of the convention, who
remained mp all night for this purpose.
The convention listened with pride to the
excellent music rendered. When 1t came
time for the convention to resume Its work
the band paraded the streets. and gave the
Journal and other papers q serenade. Post
master Thompson was also honored by such
o coll. He invited tho band into his private
Office. whore three selections were given
and light refreshments served.
The convention received letter from
the Los Angeles branch. extending greet
ings. A resolution regarding the establish
ment of q pension or insurance feature of
the association was read and
referred to the legislative CON-
mittee for report In 1893 An
appropriation of s4G0.08 was an thorized by
resolution on account of mileage and per
diem. A new set of y-laws, containing
new rules for the government of subordi-
nate branches, was adopted. 1t was
ordered that a COPY OF the bill now pend
ing in Congress upon the equ alization of
salaries be placed in the hands of each
member. An assessment of 81 per capita
was ordered for legislative expenses. pay
. able Oct. !.
A telegram was received from Cincinnati
carriers, thanking the convention for the
honor voted TO the memory of the late Hon.
s. s. Cox. The carriers of Station +. in
Cincinnati, also sent telegram of con-
CALCULATIONS upon the action taken in ref
erence to this great friend Of the letter-oar-
riers when IN life.
The board of trustees, to whom was re.
ferred the subject of the benefit associa.
tion, reported two plans. 1t was finally de-
cided to adopt the scheme which makes
the eligible age from twenty-one TO fifty
assessment as the member advances above
thirty years Of age. The convention di.
rected that the petition reported by the
committee on the civil-service law. for an
class Offices. should be forwarded to the
President. The petition bears the names
of fifty thousand citizens, In every large
city of the Union.
During the afternoon session resolutions
were adopted extending the thanks of the
convention to local branch No. 80, to Gov
ernor Chase. Mayor Sullivan. the press, to
the proprietor OF the Bates House and to
the stenoerapber. A resolution wae adopted
authorizing the payment of the expenses
of any member of q local branch who shall
be detailed to- organize new branch.
Kansas City easily won the honor of the
next place of meeting, the only competitor
being st. Paul. The Kansas City delegates
promised to rival the hospitality shown the
convention in Indianapolis.
The election OF officers was declared the
order of business at 2:30 o'clock and ballot
ing began. w. A. Armour, of Kansas City,
withdrew as q candidate for president and
Frank E. Smith was declared elected by
unanimous vote cast by the secretary.
John +. Hess. OF Dallas, Tex. and j. A.
Turner. of Columbus, o.. retired As candi-
A4& &c. xrfo w
Malone, of Philadelphia, was elected unan-
imously. John F. Victory, of New York,
was declared elected secretary. he haviDR
no competition, likewise Alexander Mo
RSnsd H. Of Rs G..n Of kk. s% * sns %
Gonzales. it,, of New Orleans, having with
drawn Wilmot Dunn. of Nashville, was
elected chief collector. This left . ser
. legislative board and one trustee
were cast During the count several
minor matters were considered. and the
stenographer's bill. in partial payment,
was allowed. A resolution to sit for o pho
toaraph was voted down. 1t became evil
dent that the counting of the ballots would
take the rest of the afternoon, and recess
was ordered 30 O'CLOCK Some dieertise-
ment was caused by Mr.. Hogan, of Chi
walking up the aisle with MIR. Wiley. of
New York. who Is tiYe feet three inches
high. Mr.. Hogan increased his height
several inches by tip-toeing. giving the
vention appreciated tho fun, and directed
the kodak manipulation present to capture
their counterfeit presentment. which was
accomplished amid applause.
pointed hour. The tellers reported the
election of Edward Dougherty, of Dayton.
o., as sergeant-at-arms HIS opponents
were d. w. washington. Memphis, Tenn,
and J. M. Bishop. Boston. Mass. The count
showed that only four had received ma
jority vote for the Office of member of the
executive board. These were Z. G. Con-
den. Cincinnati; w. n. Hogan. Chicago;
William J. Hennesy, Boston. and William
receiving the next highest vote was
j. II. McMuIlen, of Brooklyn. A second
ballot for the fifth member was taken. re-
sulting in the election of Mr. McMullen.
m nit elected are: Chas il. Cutler, Bos-
ton. Macs; Thomas J. Clarity. Maiden,
Mass; w. P. Roosa. EImira, N. Y; j. +.
Walsh, Chicago. H.: w. J. Morrison,
Brooklyn. \. I. ,. T.. Graham OF Kansas
City, was elected trustee for three years.
These officers were duly installed, each
responding to the call for speeches. A res
oiution indorsinG the administration OF the
retiring president was adopted. The score
convention adjourned: The members then
formed In line. and led by the Chicago car
riers' band, marched to the Grand Hotel,
where the banquet was spread by the In
dianapolis branch for them. Several honrs
were spent in social fellowship over the
following menu:
Cream of Caulfower.
Sliced Tomatoes. Olives.
Sheep, sfm1s Head la Creole. Wine oiars''
Potatoes, Baden Baden.
Fillet Of Beef, Larded. Mushrooms.
Green Peas.
London Sherbet.
Diamond-back Terrapin, Maryland.
Asparagus.
Chicken. Mayonaise.
Strawberry Bavarian Cream.
Punch Slices.
Italian BfsQue Ice Cream
Rhine Wine.
Fruit
Brie Cheese. Water Crackers.
Edam Cheese.
Coffee Cigars.
The banquet closed with number of
tossts, Postmaster Thompson acting rs
master and calling out members as follows:
The National Association. It. G. Dennis
The National Officers. -.......-.Jno. +. Victory.
The Executive Board. .-......... Geo. j. kleffper
The Legislative Committee ....-----.C. III. Cutler.
The Insurance Branch. ..... .Wimot Dunn
Indianapolis Postoffice. X. r Craft.
Vice. presidents, one from each State
were appointed informally. The States
not being represented will have this Office
the State associations. The appointments
thus far made are as follows
Massachusetts, Q. +. Allen. Springfield.
New York Chris Mccormick, Syracuse.
Ohi6, J. A. Turner. Columbus.
Michigan, w. A. Beardsley. Battle Creek.