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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
CARPENTERS TO STRIKE
1T Is SAID SEVERAL HUNDRED WILL
WALK OUT TO-DAY.
Only About Onc-Half the Contractors
Have Signed the ScaIe-La-
Dor Difficulties.

The time given the building contractors
TO sign the new carpenters wage scale ex-
pires this morning. and a strike affecting
a large per cent. of the building in the city
will be declared to-day, as half of the con-
tractors have not yet signed the scale.
Some of the contractors have consented
TO place the men on the new wage scale
this morning without signing the contract.
The union is willing TO accept this agree
ment, as they regard the word of the con-
tractors as being as good as the signature,
and the written form of recognition of the
union and new scale is a secondary con-
sideration with them. The carpenters ask
for 50 cents an hour, an advance of cents,
which they have hoped TO gain without a
strike. The old scale expired yesterday
and only carpenters employed by contract
ors who have signed the scale or are willing
to place their men on the new wage will be
permitted to work.
Since the agitation of launching the scale
began for the first time there has been talk
among the contractors of organizing an as
ISOLATION. Now, il is said, an organization
is I'm progress and the union expects to
treat with the contractors as body In the
near future. This is a matter the carpen-
tiers have been striving for for years, and
they believe that if the contractors organ
ize the differences that occur between the
contractors and carpenters will more easily
be adjusted
Under present indications a strike de-
clared at this time will throw several hum
dred carpenters out of employment besides
other laboring men affected by a suspen-
sion of work. Owing TO the busy season
the carpenters say the contractors cannot
afford 10 hold out for any length of time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
JOHN HICKS ARRESTED
HE HAD BEEN A FUGITIVE FROM
JUSTICE FOR FOUR YEARS.
1t Is Alleged that He Had a Part i'm
the Robbery OF His Brother
in Morgan County.

John Hicks. machinist in the l.. D. &
w shops, who lives on West New York
street after four years absence from his
home. Monrovia. Morgan county, was ar
rested yesterday as a fugitive and will be
taken back for trial on the charge of rob-
berry.
Four years ago Samuel Hicks, a brother
was robbed of $751; He had poor eye
sight, and for that reason gave to John,
who lived with him, the custody of his
money. John kept the money under his
pillow The robbery was committed by two
men, who entered the house and the sleep
ing room of John and his brother. The men
had revolvers, and these were used to per-
suade Samuel Hicks and his wife to re-
main quiet. One Of the men went directly
to Johns bed and pulled the money from
under the pillow. John had revolver, it
was said. but made no attempt to use IT,
John is said to have used, with suggestive
ness. the remark: Take the money. but
don't hurt my folks One of the men, on
leaving the house, after partaking of lunch
in the kitchen. said: GOOD night, john
The men were followed by Samuel Hicks
and others to Washington street. in this
city. John is said to have been opposed
TO pursuit.
Before and after the time of the rob-
berry officers Asch, Dugan, Haley and Math-
cry were assigned to special duty i'm watch
ing several houses in West Indianapolis.
The robbery was reported TO the police de-
partment, and the officers, in their watch
ing, remembered that Guy Van Tassel and
Herbert G. Gorham had been seen in sus-
piciouS acts. Investigation showed that on
Saturday night they had bought beer and
bread on credit and on Monday they paid
for beer with ten-dOllar bill. II was also
learned that they had hired livery rig,
" hich they had used Sunday night, the
night of the robbery, returning the team
with evidences of hard driving. They were
arrested, sent TO Morgan county and there
the Jail. and sent to the penitentiary, where
they are now serving sentences of from two
To fourteen years.
John Hicks disappeared a few days after
the robbery. and he explained yesterday
that he had been told the officers were look
a the time that he was here in company
with Van Tassel and Gorham on Saturday
preceding the robbery and on the Monday
following.
The attention of the Indianapolis po-
lice was again directed TO the case by
county. who said 10 Detective Asch sev-
eral weeks ago. Il understand our man
Hicks il in your town" The arrest was
by Detective Wallace upon descriptions
furnished. John Hicks is said TO have
served term in prison for the theft Cf
cattle. Yesterday he made to the detec-
tives admissions, about as charged, with
the exception OF denying having had any
thing 10 do with the robbery. Van Tas-
sci and Gorham were prominently con-
case, though their guilty connection could
not be proved
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
PROPOSED KINGAN BOYCOTT.
Central Labor Union still Holds 1t in
Allegiance.

The proposed boycott on Kingan & Co.
was the principal discussion at the meet
ing of Central Labor Union last night, but
formal declaration of placing the firm
on the unfair list was again postponed I'M
til the central body has more money to
carry on the fight. Last night a number of
unions subscribed s. and SO TO fight the
company. in addition to the amount already
raised for that purpose. The total amount,
however, was not deemed sufficient TO start
a fight a ''$5, 900 corporation" and aft
er considerable discussion it was decided
10 get up a greater fund The boycott
on the Van Camp Packing Company has
already been started and a flood of litera-
ture has been sent broadcast throughout
all parts of the country. The circulars ask
all members of organized labor TO refrain
from buying goods put up by the COM
pany.
The legislative committee reported it's
decision as to the representation allowed
in Central Labor Union. 1t held that all
unions are allowed two delegates and one
delegate for each additional fifty when the
union has fifty members.
The talk of a home for organized labor, the
plan being TO erect a building or buy one
TO devote to the use of labor organizations,
was renewed and seven unions pledged all
the way from $50 10 800 and $500 TO start
the movement when specific statements
are submitted regarding such a building
1t was reported that Nordyke & Marmon
had been discharging union men in the last
year and replacing them with nonunion.
The grievance committee was ordered to
investigate.
A letter was received from President Nc
Connell, of the Machinists' National Union,
saying a demand of nine hours day will
be made May l.
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UNITED NINE WORKERS.
Executive Board i'm Session at Head
quarters.

The executive board Of the United Mine
Workers met at the United Mine Workers
headquarters yesterday, and will likely be
in session all week. Accompanying the
board is a large delegation of organizers
from the East and different parts of the
coal fields. which is an unusual appendage
TO the regular or special board meetings.
The board was in session all day yesterday
and until 10 o'clock last night and as usual
the sessions were behind closed doors.
There are several matters of Importance
that the board will consider. among them
being the situation in the southwest field,
which takes in Kansas. Arkansas. Indian
Territory and Missouri. Arkansas and
the Indian Territory In particular will be
brought to the notice of the board, as
the miners there have been strike
for twenty-five months. The organizers
We're called to the board meeting in order
to have them ready to send out soon as
a plan of action is decided on.
President Van Horn, of the Indiana dis
trict will attend me board meeting to-
day to confer with the members relative
To the situation in the Brazil block coal
ficulty in settling their scale with the OPP
orators, the hitch in negotiations being
over the powder question. The companies
ask the miners TO buy powder OF them at
$l.75 a keg, while the miners wish to pur-
chase it in open market, where IL can
be bought as low as SIPS a keg.
The resignation of Editor Scott, of the
United Mine Workers Journal, was ac-
cepted but no successor was elected.
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Tailors Talk of N Strike.

The journeymen tailors will go on strike
this evening for an advance i'm wages and
recognition of their union unless the en-
ployers sign a contract by noon to-day. In
the last few months the tailors have been
quietly organizing and now have a large
per cent of all the tailors in Indianapolis
in their union. especially those employed in
the downtown shops. There are only two
shops in the city that employ union men
throughout, while the others are only partly
organized Their organization is strong
enough TO practically tie up the big houses,
and the officers of the union say there will
be no hesitancy in calling the men out to-
night if the matter is not settled. Some
of the talors have agreed to sign the
scale. At Central Labor Union last night
the executive committee of that body was
authorized to take up the cause of the
tailors and use its efforts TO their advan-
tage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
THAD RICH TO PLAY.
He VIII Appear in This City with
Victor Hcrbert's Orchestra.

Thaddeus Rich, the indianapolis boy vio-
lInist. will share honors with Mrs. Fannie
Observation-Disclosures. the famous pianiste as
an extra attraction with Victor Herberts
Pittsburg Orchestra in the concert 10 be
given under the direction of r.. Boone NJ
kee in Englishs Opera House the night
OF May 4. Young Mr.. Rich is at present in
Hamburg. Germany. from which place he
will sail for the United States in a few days.
He has spent the past four years, with the
exception of one summer, in or near Leipsic
Germany. The gifted youth graduated from
the Leipsic Conservatory OF Music "A year
ago, carrying off the highest honOrs of his
class. The name OF Thdd Rich is almost
q household word in this city. by whose
people his great talent was recognized be-
fore he went TO Europe TO finish his musical
education. Mrs Zeisler's brilliant piano
playing has been heard here with pleasure
There can be no doubt OF the artistic and
financial success of the Forthcoming con-
cert, given by one of the country's finest
symphony orchestras. with two well-known
and popular snstrumentalists special at
fractions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
A RECORD-BREAKING TOUR.
Boston Lyric Opera Company Played
i'm Honolulu This season.

Col. w. \. Thompson. who is a we'll
known operate impressario. arrived in the
city with his Boston Lyric Opera Com
pany. The organization made what is
known among theatrical people as a big
jump in coming TO Indianapolis. Satur-
day night performance was given in De-
trot and within an hour after the fall
of the curtain the members of the COM
pany and all the scenery and baggage
were on the train bound for this city. Col.
Thompson and his organization have made
a travel record the present season that
has been equaled only by Sousa and his
band. The Boston Lyric Company played
the Pacific coast territory twice within
twelve weeks and made a six weeks trip
TO Honolulu. These tours were supple
mental TO the regular booked route, which
includes the principal cities of the United
States.
I'VE have made a good record" said Col.
Thompson last night 'but | intend TO beat
1T next season by going back 10 Honolulu
and then making a tour of Japan, China
and Australia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
CITY COMMITTEE MEETS.
Primaries for Election of Precinct
Committeeman TO BE Held May 2S.

The Republican city committee held a
brief session in Room 10 of the Statehouse
last night. The principal business trans
acted was the selection of May % as the
date of holding primaries for the election
OF precinct committeeman. The new COM
mittee will meet May % and reorganize.
The sentiment of those who attended last
nights meeting was strongly In favor OF
direct primaries for choosing nominees. but
the final consideration of that matter will
be I'm the hands of the new committee when
il shall have organized. Among those pres
ent last night were A. a Young, +. ID.
LOgsdOn, city chairman, Harry Wright, H..
S. New. Robert MetZger, George b. Ell
lott, Floyd Woods, Lynn Atkinson and IL.
w. Bennett.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
Hardwood Floor Layers.

No settlement has been effected between
the hardwood floor layers and the con-
tractors. State Labor Commissioner Nc
Cormack said. at Central Labor Union
last night. tnat one man, G. +. Brown, a
carpenter and who. he understood, is 4
member of the Carpenters Union, was lay
ing floor for one of the contractors and
he alone was responsible. more than any
one else. for the nonadjustment. The dele
gates from the carpenters were asked
about IT, and Business Agent Travis said
brown had been a member of the union.
but has been laying floor for several years
and no longer has a membership in the
carpenters organization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
LIGHT INFANTRY.
The Officers Elected at the Annual
Meeting.

The election of directors and officers
of the indianapolis Light Infantry, Com
rany ID, of the Second Regiment. Indiana
National Guard, was held last night, at
the annual meeting. Second Lieutenant
Fred w. Ruben's resignation was accept
ca. An election for filling the vacancy will
be held when the election is ordered by
the adjutant general. Lieutenant Ruben
and Sergeant w. II. Mediation, who is Ma
jor Condos sergeant major, were put on
the honorary list of members. The COM
pany is planning 10 attend for one week
in September the exposition at Buffalo.
and the matter was briefly discussed.
The election resulted as follows:
Directors: Sergeants r. A. McAdams and
F. +. Spears, Corporals Mark Dawson
and Will Campbell, Private j. b. McAdam,
First Sergeant Fred L. Spears; Company
clerk, Bert Holderman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
LOUIS MAX'S DEATH.
His Fruit Wagon Fell on Him, Crush
ing Him Internally.

Louis Max. a fruit peddler. of 1918 Union
street. was accidentally killed about .
o'clock yesterday afternoon by the over
turning of his wagon two miles north of
Nora. The wagon was loaded with bananas,
and the weight falling upon him crushed
him internally. death resulting before any
one reached him. lie was thirty-six years
of age and leaves a widow and three chill
dren The coroner ordered the removal
of the body TO Laucks undertaking rooms,
where an examination was made. He was
member Of the odd Fellows and Macca-
bees. which will have charge Of the flu
neral. IL will be held at the home to-mor-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

DR.. Virgins, of the City Dispensary,
was called TO a house on Lewis street
last night and reported that Mrs. Ella
Dickinson and her babe, one and a half
years old, were suffering with smallpox.
Two other cases were reported to the City
Board of Health during the day, the vic
Tins being William A. Spoon, aged fifty
six residing at 1909 Mort. Arsental avenue,
and Jessie Duncan. aged twenty-fOur, resid-
ing at 16 Mcintyre alley.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
Blacksmith Badly Hurt.

Jacob Yeager, of Southport, blacksmith,
was probably fatally injured yesterday
morning in his shop by the bursting of a
grindstone. He was sharpening penknfe.
and was struck on the head by a piece of
the stone. which broke into four parts.
The stone was revolving at the rate of
200 revolutions a minute. A portion of
his skull, containing about six square
inches. was removed. He is forty years OF
age, and has wife and three children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

Postmaster McGinnis in his recommends
tions for the indianapolis postofice for
the flscal year beginning July 1 has asked
for fifteen new clerks and three new mail
carriers, and recommends that the salaries
of forty-five officers and clerks be in
creased. IL the fifteen clerks are allowed
the postmaster expects TO open a second
general delivery window and second
stamp window. IL is estimated that the
proposed increase of salaries would require
an additional expenditure OF $3.50 year
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
MARION POLICE BOARD.
The Appointments Are Made by Gov
ernOr Drrbin.

The Governor yesterday announced the
Board OF Metropolitan Police Commission
ers of Marion. Those appointed are: Dan
lei c. Reardon. Republican; Robert G.
Houston. Democrat. and William II. Me-
Cieary. Republican.
The board meets with the general ap-
prevail OF the senators and representatives
o. Marion. and they have each individually
Endorsed the Governors selections. The
men appointed 10 the board are all prom
inent business men OF Marion
Daniel g. Reardon is a glass blower.
and president OF the Cooperative Glass
cal politics.
Robert e. Houston Is engaged In the rail-
road business. lie was formerly claim
agent OF the Monon at Lafayette. and aft
erwar,ls became the agent OF the road az
frankfort. Later he removed 20 Marion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
New Associations.

The following articles of Incorporation
were fled yesterday:
The Stockport Glass Company, of Stock
port; capital stock, $4,000 Directors,
Frank NJ. Boyer, John +. Randall, w. IL.
Mcintyre, Alta Byes and Margaret Ran
dali.
The American Advertising Company. of
Evansville; capital stock $4,000. Directors.
John II. McCutehan. Paul Scheller, Carl
Scheller, A. II. Mann and alfred Butsch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

The freight handlers have not settled
all their differences \ conference was
held with the officers of the Big Four. but
no final adjustment was made. The men
complain that AZ soon as the officers
learned that a union was being organized
men were let out and others were kept AZ
work until o'clock at night. When the
union finally made its demand for shorter
hours they say the men who were laid OF
were replaced and the company has added
about fifteen additional men 10 tighten the
work but still refuses TO recognize the
Union and its full demands
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
New Way-''Take YOu Through to
Buffalo,"

That's what the new way" the Pan
American Buffalo line, Pennsylvania an
Erie lines-"Akron Route''-will do on an,
after May 5. Get on at Indianapolis anC
enjoy a pleasant trip via Columbus an.
Akron and Chautauqua lake. and get ''of
at Buffalo" without changing cars. Inquir,
of w w. RICHARDSON, ID. z. Agent, In
CianapOlis, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

and is now the chairman of the Grant
county Democratic central committee.
William H. McCleary is the cashier of
the First National Bank at Marion, and
is prominent in local politics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
rhirty-one Gamblers In Court.

William Armitage. keeper OF the gam
bling house known The Hut" on Ken
lucky avenue. which was raided by the
police early Sunday morning. was fined $40
and costs In Police Court yesterday Thr-
~ men found I'm the place and arrested
pleaded guilty 10 gaming and were each
fined S and costs. The mes were stayed by
Carl Habich.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
sI.2S CINCINNATI AND RETURN SIPS
Via c. II. & d., Sunday, April 18th.

Special fast train stopping only at Rush
vile, Connersville and Hamilton leaves
Union Station at 7:15 a m. Leave Cincia-
natl returning. $50 y. m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

an advance in wages and recognit m Of the
union. All the strikers will 81 20 work
this morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
Frank Saak's Greenhouse

Millions drink Cooks Imperial Extra Dry
Champagne every year and the numbers are
rolling up with rush
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
uden strike settled.

The strike at the UdeIl works has been
settled. the men getting their demands for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
wedding Rings and Presents

People find that HOYTS POISONED BLOOD
CURE has superior merit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

For Easter flowers, Old phone 24Ss. new 'ph
3l42. PA ST. Joseph
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Marcy's Optical DEPARTING

Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless oat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09
Diamond and watch Sale

Have Carpets Cleaned mt HOwnrd's
Best work; lowest prices. Both phones GIG.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

Feed your horse JANES'S Dustless Oats
Marcy's Optical Department.
Eyes examined and glasses scientifically fitted.
Millions drink Cooks Imperial Extra Dry
Champagne every year and the numbers are
rolling up with rush.
Frank Saak's Greenhouse
For Easter flowers Old phone 24ss phone
3l42. PA st. Joseph.
People find that HOYTS POISONED BLOOD
CURE has superior merit
Wedding Rings and Presents
At Marcy's Elegant stock. Bargains this week.
Have Carpets Cleaned Mt HOwnrd's.
Best work; lowest prices. Both phones GIG.
Marcy's Diamond and Watch Sale.
Bargains this week in gold filled watches.
All kinds of fine Wines and Brandies; bottled
goods. SCHULLERS. 2lO N Meridian st.
HARNESS AND HORSE FURNISHINGS. 154
n. Delaware ST. New phone 2l6z
Go TO Bates House hair store for best hali
goods. Lowest prices.
Best Chiropodist. Bates House barber shop.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

Best ChIrOpodIst. Bates House barber shop.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

Go TO Bates House hair store for best ha
goods. Lowest prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-09

All kinds of fine Wines and Brandies: bottles
goods. SCHULLERS. 210 y. Meridian st.
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HARNESS AND HORSE FURNISHINGS. IS
n. Delaware ST. New phone 1852.
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Eye examined and classes soientIhcaIIy htte
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-08-23

LICENSE

ASTORIA, Aug. 23-The Astoria city
council has finally reached an agree
me,t with the Pacific States Telephone
& Telegraph Company in the matter oil
a license. It was at first proposed to
levy tax Of 80 cents quarter ON every
telephone in use in the city, but through
the efforts of Judge @. II Carey, OF Port
land. attorney for the telephone people,
An annual license was arranged for.
Under the new arrangements the fran
chise Of the company, which would have
expired in 81 years, is extended 80 years
longer, or until 1887. The
com pany is required to pay $500 to the
city Immediately, and commencing with
January, 1902, $3.50 y early thereafter fol
10 years. After 10 years, $500 must be
paid yearly until the franchise expires
rhe arrangement will net the city$l0, $50
There is no way Of calculating just what
the company would have been required
to pay had the quarterly license OF &c
cents been imposed, but il is probable
considering the increase in the popula'
ton of the city, that no less than $4,000
would have been forthcoming in the 30
year period.