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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-02

disabled by accident while in the line of
duty, or who are incapacitated by age, after
long and faithful service, would seem 10 be
a natural development.
THE evolution in economic conditions
suggests the wisdom of some system Oh
insurance which shall in some measure
provide against the imperative necessities
OF those who have given the productive
period Of their lives to the service OF large
industrial or corporate interests, or VINO.
without blame, and from the hazards OF
methods of dealing with the subject have
been tried and are being tried. The whole
matter is largely in the experimental stage
In some countries the insurance Is fur-
by the government, the employers and en-
ployes jointly.
During the past few years some of the
larger corporations in this country, with
the commendable desire to advance the in
terests of their employees, have instituted
system of insurance. They are making
the experiment and the result will be
watched with interest In some cases the
fund is contributed by the employees and
ii Is administered by the corporation, and
in others 1t Is contributed entirely by the
corporation.
"in March last the Metropolitan Street.
railway Company of New York adopted a
plan of insurance which was briefly out
lined in an address to the employees OF the
company by the president as follows:
To All Employes-The plan / have long
had in mind of establishing a pension sys-
tenn for the relief of the superannuated
employees of this company, members of the
Metropolitan Street-railway Association,
whose annual maximum wages have not
exceeded 81, 200 per annum, has finally been
perfected, and will be put into effect on
or before July l.
This pension system provides for VOL
untary and involuntary retirement of all
employees so included, between the ages of
sixty-five and seventy, after twenty-five
years service in the Metropolitan Street.
railway Company, or any of its constituent
companies. Employees benefited by the sys-
tenn will be of two classes:
'First-All employees who have attained
the age of seventy years, who have been
continuously in such service for twenty
five years or more preceding such date
of maturity; and,
'Second-All employees from sixty-five
to sixty-nine years old who have been
twenty-five years more in such service,
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The Day Over the State.

EVANSVILLE.-Two thousand union men
were In the Labor day parade. In the after
noon there was picnic at Garyins Grove
The speaker was A. M. Simons, of Chicago
editor of labor paper The Elks of the
city took part in the parade and in the
afternoon opened their annual carnival
LOGANSPORT.-Twenty three unions
formed parade under the auspices of the
Trades Assembly. At Spencer Park Repre-
sentative George Burkhart and b. F. Ken
nedy, editor of the Gas Belt Labor News
made speeches. There were baseball and
other athletic contests.
BATESVILLE-The principal feature Of
the day was the floral parade. consisting OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT floats and carriages
The float carrying the queen of the parade
and maids of honor was decorated with
10000 ARTIFICIAL yellow and white chrysan-
thepums.
FORT wAYNE.-Mayor Berghoff and
Henry Cohen, president of the Central
Labor Union, made speeches at Swinney
Park to 10000 people. There was an elab-
crate parade, in which Auburn was repre-
scented by lodge of machinists.
LAFAYETTE.-Labor Day was fittingly
celebrated to-day by a general suspension
of business. parade and athletic events
county fair. There were loo men In the
parade.
CRAWFORDSVILLE.- Labor Day
celebration was the largest ever held I'm this
city. The procession was this morning. and
Mayor Russell publicly took the oath of his
Office and entered upon his new duties.
BEDFORD.-Three thousand working
men. handsomely uniformed, composed a
parade a mile In length In this city.
SULLIvAN.-After the parade of 500
workingmen speeches were made by the
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In Other Cities.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va.-Over FIVE thou
sand persons marched in the parade. Gov
ernor White delivered an address in which
he advised the laboring men 70 join the
State militia, but this was greeted with
storm of protest from the union laborers.
The Governor undertook to explain the
necessity of sending troops TO the New
river coal field. but his explanation received
no applause.
CHILLICOTHE, O.-Governor Nash ad-
dressed the largest crowd ever assembled
here on Labor day and afterward was
rendered banquet at the Elks' Hall Be
fore leaving for Columbus the Governor
visited the graves of ex-Governors Massie
Tiffin. Worthington. Allen and Macarthur
all of whom were buried in Grandview
Cemetery.
THROUGHOUT THE sOUTH.-Legal
holiday in Kentucky for the first time
Parade, picnic and mass meeting at Louis
vile. New Orleans parade reviewed by Sam
uel Gompers, who also delivered an address.
Parades, athletic sports and addresses at
Memphis, Knoxville. Chattanooga, Bir-
mingham and elsewhere.
PITTSBURG.-There was a large parade
in the morning and In the afternoon there
was speaking and athletic sports at Schen-
ley Park. Among the speakers were Thorn
as Lewis, of Ohio, general vice president of
the United Mine Workers, and Theodore
Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association.
BALTIMORE.-The leading event of the
day was the picnic of the Federation of
Labor, where 10000 people assembled and
were addressed by Harry ]. Cappington.
of Boston: Vice President Duncan, of the
American Federation of Labor, and Con-
gresham Wachter.
TORONTO. Ont.-The workers of Toronto
celebrated Labor day by a procession
through the principal streets. winding up
at the exhibition grounds where speeches.
games. etc, filled in the programme. 1t
was the biggest turnout of union men
ever known here.
CLEvELAND-Twen thousand work.
Inc do1 he fpto oz1
tors wore a uniform of red cap. blue shirt
and white trousers. making a striking ap-
pearance. One hundred walters were in
full dress. including silk hats.
ST. LOUIS.-Two picnics. attended by
thousands. and a parade in which all the
trades were represented marked the OBJ
servance. The parade was the largest in
the history of Labor day celebrations in
this city.
BOSTON.-The observance in the city
was marked by the suspension of all in
dustrial pursuits except those having for
their object the pleasure and entertainment
of the holiday makers and by two great
parades.
WASHINGTON. d. C.-Instead of a
street pageant the labor organizations gave
excursions to the Potomac river resorts.
Large crowds joined the organizations in
celebration of the workman's national hol-
iday.
PORTLAND. Ore. Sept 1.-Union labor.
for the first time in this city, generally OBJ
served Labor day. Throughout the State
the day was generally observed
NEW YORK.-A parade with nearly 1000
men was the feature. There were the usual
sporting events. Picnics were given by
various political organizations.
CINCINNATI.-Ten thousand working
men paraded the streets.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 1-During the morning
hours great throng of workingmen passed
in review through the down town streets.
A novel feature of this parade was a con-
tribution Of money for the striking an
thracite miners thrown into a number of
outstretched American flags borne along
the route by several of the unions. In the
afternoon picnics were held at many of
the adjacent parks. Before large audi
ence of workingmen at Sharpshooters'
Park, Senator w. z. Mason in speaking of
the recent injunctions in the West Virginia
coal strike, said: THE government Is or
ganized to protect the weak against the
strong. If man be guilty of the foulest
murder he is guaranteed under our splen-
did charter to have his case heard by a
jury of his peers before he is punished for
that crime, and | can see no good reason
why man commits a crime by reason of
unhappy circumstances arising out of labor
trouble should not have an equal oppor-
tunity for trial by Jury"
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lating labor prevails. may read the ex-
hibit from Europe with possible shame and
we hope with profit. States which send
their little tots TO the factories by lamp
light. which consign them to long hours
OF poory-requited toll, which make no
provision for the education of these chill
dren. that they may lead freer and hap
pier lives. belong in the same class with
effete Spain and semi baroarous Roumania,
and are far below the land of the Car
or 1ndustrially unprogressive Italy.
Child labor is not wrong done alone 10
childhood. Society Is vitality interested In
the fullest possible physical, moral and
intellectual development OF It's members,
and in the end 1t suffers II the children
atrophied in the essential qualities or
healthy citizenship.
1T is Uncomfortable that any Legislature
in the Union should refuse to prevent the
fragrant abuses of child labor Greed should
not be allowed to coin the sweat of child
hood and rob children Of tender years or
two Of the richest jewels they can possess
health and education.
IMMIGRATION.
'Tt has been part of our national policy
to permit the people OF other countries to
share with us our national blessings. Many
millions have come hither to unite their
fortunes with ours and join in upbulding
the country. They have been in the main
desirable. They have been industrious,
self-sacrifcing. patriotic. When the ma
tional honor has required they have stood
shoulder TO shoulder with the native-born
and won enduring glory.
For many years there was no limit to
our hospitality. There was no prohibition
against the coming of any who desired, but
In recent years we have deemed II in the
national interest to exclude certain I'M
desirable classes, among whom were con-
tract laborers. We did not consider those
desirable citizens who should be induced
TO come under contract to take the places
of American workmen. We have not re-
garded ii I'm the national interest TO admit
people who came under contract to labor,
and not of their own initiative, to become
joint sharers in the splendid privileges OF
our institutions.
Chinese were, until comparatively recent
years, permitted freely to come and enter
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GAS BELT ASSOCIATION.
Big Celebration of Labor Day mt Wa
bash-Peru Next Year.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WABASH, Ind, Sept. 1.-The gas-belt
Labor day demonstration here was at
tended by from 5000 to 10000 people. Prac-
tically all of the union men in Marion An
derson, Huntington and Peru came on spe-
cial trains. The parade was headed by the
Alexandria band and the Alexandria unions.
Immediately following was the Marion del
egation with the Merchants band of that
place. Next came the Peru delegation with
the Peru band at its head. After Peru
came the Anderson delegation. and last ap-
peared the Wabash labor unions, almost
500 strong. headed by the printers. There
were many floats. Miss Opal jennings
queen of Labor day, occupied a pedestal on
a wagon. She was dressed in white and
surrounded by twenty young women also
dressed in white.
The procession moved through the prin-
cipal streets to the city park, where Mayor
Williams delivered his address of welcome
after the invocation by the Rev. Dr. F. M.
Kemper of the First Methodist Church.
At o'clock the speechmaking began those
who delivered addresses being O. p Smith.
of Logansport; j. w. Croak of Marion
and Jack Minor, of Alexandria Baseball,
foot races and kindred contests were other
forms of entertainment.
BY vote of Ga to 4S Peru won over
Huntington the meeting for next year.
Huntington withdrew from the association,
and will hold Labor day celebration in
dependently next year. Alexandria with
drew, and next year will meet with FL
wood, Muncie and Anderson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-02
The Unhappy Burden Bearer
Must Make Choice.
Paine's Celery
Compound
Takes Away the Load of Disease,
and Leads to New Life, Health
and Happiness.

The unhappy victim OF disease and suf-
fering who has just dragged through the
summer and who Is now racked with suf-
fering and almost a physical wreck, must
make immediate choice of two paths. One
leads TO increased mseries and certain
death. the other TO new life, health and
happiness.
The use of Paines Celery Compound is a
necessity for all who seeek the path of
health and long years. Victims Of rheuma-
tism. neuralgia, kidney disease, liver trou-
BILE, dyspepsia, nervousness and blood dis
eases quickly and surely find new life
vigor and strength In DR.. Phelps's medical
prescription-Paine's Celery Compound Ii
builds UP the system, purifies the blood
braces the nerves and regulates digestion
as no other medicine can do. Mr. John c.
Rowan, l37 East Winifred street, st. Paul,
Mimi. says:
Some six years ago / suffered with
rheumatism In my knees painful / could
get no relief. and had TO rub them for a
moments ease Paine's Celery Compound
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my system 1 had also been afflicted with
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and 1 had catarrh so bad that my head
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continued pain. and could retain nothing
but liquid food on my stomach. To-day.
thanks to Paine's Celery Compound. l
think am as healthy as any man that
stands on the globe"
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Headquarters mt the Denison.

At the Denison Hotel on Thursday and
Friday of this week the State Life Insur-
ance Company will entertain agents from
thirty-two States. 1t is stated that those
who are to be here are agents who have
written $4,000 of insurance In the last
year.
The Denison has been selected as head
quarters for the delegates to the X. OF p.
Grand Lodge meeting and the meeting of
the Rathbone Sisters Oct. and s. The
hotel will also be headquarters for the
knights and Ladies of Honor during their
meeting Oct. and g.
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LABOR DAY in INDIANA
COAL NINE "FLOAT" EXPLODES IN
PARADE AT VINCENNES.
Men and Mule Thrown on the
Hurt-NumerOus Celebrations.

Special to the annapolis Journal
VINCENNES, Ind, Sept. LIN the Labor
day parade float, representing the Pros
pect Hill coal mine, exploded at the corner
of Seventh and Seminary streets. In at
tempting to illustrate work in the mines,
a small blast was made. This communi-
Gated with a key of powder on the float.
The little mine mule and half dozen men
were hurled off. The mule was so badly
burned that it was shot. The bunting and
decorations were ignited and the wagon
burned All of the miners escaped with
slight injuries. No spectators were in
jured
At the fair grounds twenty thousand peo-
pie heard speeches by John c. Clancy and
Robert w. Miers Republican and Demo-
cratic candidates for Congress, and w. d.
Nanhorn, president of the State Miners
Union.
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take note Of our country and its progress.
Our Nation has become one Of the most
puissant upon the face Of the earth. Our
flag stands for more than ever In all Its
splendid history. There are more people
than ever before who love IT, and who. IL
need be, would die for II. We must culti-
vate for II a wholesome respect. Beneath
IL labor enjoys greater opportunities and
is more blessed than under any other flag
upon the face OF the globe. 1t protects
labor and labor protects Ii. Whenever 1t
has been in peril the strong arm of labor
has been extended In its defense. Let us
devoutly hope that wars may not again
disturb our national tranquility, for la
bor's victories are won in the ways Of
peace"
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Herman Higgins, colored, twelve years
old. was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Bicycle Policemen Trimpe and Lowe on
the charge of grand larceny. The police
were called to the home of Mrs. r. H.
Tyner, 31s North Delaware street. Mrs.
Tyner was moving and had a number Of
colored men helping about the house. She
took off four finger rings, placed them
on a stand and left the room for a minute.
When she returned the rings were gone.
She suspected the colored boy and called
the police. After pressing Higgins closely
for Information about the rings the latter
took them from beneath the side steps OF
the house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-02
TRIED TO CUT HIS FATHER.
Curtis Schooley SIashed at Him witt
a Knife.

Curtis Schooley, colored. made an attempt
yesterday afternoon to kill his father.
Rufus Schooley, living at 755 West North
street. The boy was arrested for assault
and battery and drawing deadly weapons.
Curtis went home in an intoxicated condi-
ton. His father demonstrated with him.
which made young Schooley angry. The
two came to blows, and when they were
separated young Schooley pulled a knife
and lunged at his father. The latter evaded
the stroke and the young man fell to the
floor. He was picked up. cursng and furi-
Gus, and he made another attempt to cut
his father The presence of Patrolman
Vardemark who placed both men under ar
rest. ended hostilities.
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FIRST TRIP OVER NEW LINE.
Interurban Car Makes Round Trip
from SheIbyyflle tn This CITY.

Interurbnn Car Makes Round Trip
from Shelbyville to This City.
The first car on the indianapolis. Shelby
vile & southeastern Traction Company line
to make the trip from Shelbyville to this
city and return left Shelbyville yesterday
afternoon at Ills o'clock, the car. No. z.
being in charge of James wilkins, and
carrying twenty-nine people-members of
the Interurban Company and newspaper
representatives. A number of stops were
made along the line, and Indianapolis was
reached about 4 o'clock. On the return
trip good time was made. The car crossed
the Belt Railway at 5:36 O'Clock and ar
rived at the power house at the edge of
Shelbyville at 6:39 o'clock, several stops
and slow-d downs being made. The distance
from Shelbyville to Indianapolis over the
companys tracks is about twenty-nine
miles. 1t will be a few days yet before a
regular schedule Is put in force.
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Rev A w. Some. OF Greencastle, and the
Rev. n. NJ. Mcclure and VIII II. Hays, Of
this city.
COLUMBUS-In the forenoon the labor
unions paraded, headed by the mayor and
labor organizations were represented by 800
men.
KOKOMO.-This city had its first formal
Labor day celebration. There was a pa
rade two miles in length, and Mayor Brouse
and former Mayor Armstrong spoke.
ANRORA-The Harmonic Club, K. Of P,
had charge of the Labor day picnic. Den
mis- T. Cash. of Cincinnati. spoke. There
was a parade in the morning.
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Thomas Glidewell. white, living at the
corner of Fifteenth street and Arsenal ave-
nue.. was assaulted last night at 1915
o'clock and received a severe cash in the
chin. Glidewell said he thinks a negro
with whom he recently had trouble assault
ed him. He said he was struck with a
brick. Captain Hyland took Glideweil to
the City Dispensary. where his injury was
dressed He told Captain Hyland that he
had been acting as Waterman for a merry
go-round and had had a great deal OF
trouble with .he negroes.
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Strike of Musicians.

TOLEDO, O., Sept. 1.-The members of
the Musicians Union forming the various
bands in the Labor day parade to-day went
on strike just as the parade was ready to
move. The holders Union came into the
line with band from Waterville. a small
village near here, at its head. As soon as
the members of the Musicians Union saw
this they gave a signal and every piece of
music in the parade, except the Water
Vile Band, walked out and marched to
their headquarters. The Waterville Band
was summary discharged. but the union
bands did not go back into the parade until
the march was half completed.
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Regular Soldiers Led the Parade
Letter Carriers I'm Line.

DENVER, Col. Sept. 1.-The delegates to
the annual convention of the National AS
ISOLATION of Letter Carriers and other visit
ing letter carriers. together with the en-
tire force of the Denver postoffice, held a
parade this morning for which the unusual
honor of an escort of four companies of
infantry and two of cavalry from Fort Lo-
gan, with the post band. was escorted by
order of Brigadier General Funston. COM
mander of the Department of Colorado.
Over 1000 men took part in the parade,
after which the visiting letter carriers
attended the Labor day picnic.
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FRESNO, Cal. Sept. LAS a result Of
an ARRAY in Chinatown this morning, Po-
liceman Akers was wounded, one japanese
was killed and two others injured. The
trouble grew out of the nonreturn of $3.50
which Nakayama, a well-educated Japan
csc. borrowed from his cousin, Nisharaj
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-25
SHE DOES NOT FUSS

The best bred women do not fuss. They
take their gowns and their furniture,
their jewels and their children as matters
wells and their gloves, and they expect
everyone else to be equally so. # they
see an intimate wearing handsome
gown they refer to it admiringly, but
they also preface their comment with an
apology. Their differences with their
husbands are not aired, neither tie do
nestle upheavals caused by the deSertion
of the cook on wash morning
The repose of well-bred women is
of trained faculties, balanced so nicely
of trained faculties, balanced so nicely
that an earthquake may cause d change
of color, but will not bring forth a loud
cry Well-bred women are boon to the
human race. They help the social and
professional world to maintain a high
standard both of morals and behavior.