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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
SETTLEMENT in SIGHT
ELECTRICAL wIREMEN AND CON-
TRACTORS FAIL TO AGREE.
w. A. Royse, of the Firm of Royse &
Bailey, Says Much MfsinformatiOn
Has Been Given Out.

The electrical wiremen and the contract
differences than they were when the strike
began. According to Walter A. Royse. of
the contracting firm of Royse & Bailey.
there has been much INSTRUMENTATION given
out by the strikers.
I'm the first place." said Mr.. Royse last
night, the president of the wiremen's
union was quoted a few days ago in an
evening paper as saying that the union had
offered to accept a compromise based on
nine hours at 30 cents an hour for the next
six months. and after that eight hours a
day at 80 cents an hour. This offer has not
at any time been made by the union, and
Mr.. Forbes, the man quoted, said positively
at the last meeting of the contractors and
the committee that such an offer would not
be made, nor would it be accepted IL made
by us.
Last year the journeymen got rs cents
an hour and the helpers Is cents. They
demanded this year a scale of 80 cents for
journeymen, 20 cents for third-year helpers
and 171A cents for second-year helpers.
When we consider hat a jOurneyman and a
helper usually work together this makes
an average increase demanded of Is per
cent. We first offered to pay 80 cents an
nOQT, WIN the IuI increase Tor helpers,
but with a nine-hour day, because there
are not enough men in the city to make 1t
possible to do all the work in an eight
hour day. This offer was refused, but no
compromise offer was made by the union.
Regardless of that fact, we again made an
offer of the scale and time already Of
fered, but for only ten months. the full
scale demanded, with an eight-hour day,
to be paid after Nov. L next. This offer
was made after much stress had been given
to the statement by Mr.. Forbes that Ii
was the eight-hour day the union was fight
ing for rather than an increase in wages.
This would concede to them the eight-hour
day, but not until such time as 1t would
give the employers an opportunity to pre-
pare for the shorter working time. THIS
offer was very discourteously refused by
Mr.. Forbes without consulting the other
members Of the committee, all of whom
were present at the time.
Now, to analyze this a little: The men
made a demand for an increase in their
offered them an increase for the first ten
months of the year amounting to 1873 per
cent, with their full demand of Is per cent.
for the last two months of the year, to-
gether with their recognition of the eight
hour day, which they say is the important
thing in their fight now. We think this
is a concession that should be really more
history of labor differences there has sell
dom been a case where the employees Sc
cured in any one year an increase of more
than 1919 per cent. in wages. and in the
cases where they have done that they have
considered themselves very lucky. The
contractors do not believe that any fair
minded man. be he la5orer or employer,
will uphold the strikers in their determine
ton TO not accept the offer we have made
Them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
MONEY.
Two Men at Knox, Ind, Passed II on
the Unwary.

George Reprogle and Sylvan Hall are un-
der arrest at Knox. Ind, on the charge OF
obtaining money under false pretenses.
Friday the district attorneys office re-
ceived a telephone message from the prose-
cutting attorney at Knox, announcing that
two men were under arrest there for pass
ing counterfeit money and that they had
Halls. secret service officer. left on the first
train for Knox. When he arrived there and
Investigated the case he found that the
men had M counterfeit money in their
possession, but instead had a supply of
Confederate notes which they had been
passing on the unwary. Mr.. Halls hold the
sheriff that if he wanted to hold the men
he had better place the charge OF obtaining
goods under false pretenses against them.
This was done and the men will be prose-
cuted by the State courts. Mr.. Halls learned
tha the men live near Monticello.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
IL VIII Probably De Largest Pro
tracted Gathering of LabOring Men
Ever Held Il the Country.
MANY MATTERS TO SETTLE
THE EFFORT To THOROUGHLY OR
CAME WEST VIRGINIA.
Convention Delegates VIII BE EIabo
rnteIy Entertaincd-Labor News
of General Interest.

The convention OF the United Mine Work
ers of America, which meets in this city
tomorrow morning, will be the largest
in the history of the organization and the
biggest labor convention ever held in Amer
lea. 1t is estimated that more than one
thousand delegates will attend, represent
ing an organization of nearly 100000 miners
and the interests Of one and one-half mil
lion people. Delegates will be present from
twenty-four States, extending from Penn
sylvania TO Colorado and from Michigan TO
Alabama. The convention of miners, and
the joint conference with the operators of
Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and pennsylvania
which begins Feb. l, constitute the greatest
labor meeting ever held.
Matters that will come before this con-
vention are of the most complex nature
and serious elaboration VIII be necessary
20 bring about a peaceful settlement. The
scale, which is always the important factor
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street. The meeting places are all close to
Tomlinson Hall. where the convention viii
be held.
THE CANDIDATES.
President John Mitchell. OF Spring Val
ley. H.; Vice President T. L. Lewis, of
Bridgeport. o.. and Secretary-treasurer W.
B.. Wilson. of B~lossburg. Pa. are candi-
dates for reelection and nave no opposi-
ton:
Following are the candidates for the
auditing and credential committee:
John MoSsop. North Lawrence,O. Michael
NcTaggart. Barnesboro. Pa; John oak
ley. ST. Charles. Mich: S. F. Brackney, Ft.
Smith. Ark; Uriah Bellingham. PittsbuIg,
Pa; W. z. Williams, Bay City. Mich; II.
Stephenson, East Bank, w. Va; A Thorpe,
East Palestine. o.; @. Z. Stock. Chandler,
Col; z y. Reedy. Coeburn, Va; Patrick
Fftzimmons, Olyphant. Pa; Joe Hollier,
Blocton, Ala John T. Bowden. Briceville'
Tenn.
There are three members for each COM
mite.
The Candidates for delegates to the
american Federation of Labor convention,
OF whom seven will be elected, are:
John Mitchell, Spring Valley. Ill; w. B.
Wilson, Blossburg. Pa; j. p. Reese, Abba,
Ia; Patrick Dolan, Pittsburg, Pa; w. ID.
Haskins. Columbus, o.; w. d; Ryan
Springfield, ILL.,; T. L. Lewis, Bridgeport,
O.; John Fahey. Shamokin. Pa; w X.
FARLEY, Pratt City, Ala; George w. Pur-
cell. Terre Haute. Ind; T. d: Nich0lls'
oNAoLtOHs a. EuWdIu AChAdSB SohANN'
Pa; William Dodds, Pittsburg. Pa; Thorn
as I. duffy, McAdoo, Pa; John f. Ream,
Beacon. Ia; William Blakley, Linton, Ind;
o Dempsey, Scranton, Pa; Joe Nasey,
Whitewell. Tenn; William Wilson, Perth,
Ind; j. A. Springer, Pennington, w. Va;
d. II. Sullivan, Columbus, o.; j. w. Howe,
Woodbridge, Tenn; w. J. Campbell, Central
City, Ky; Z. c. Mccullough, St. Charles,
Mich; II. Stephenson, East Bank, w. Va;
G.. w. Savage, Columbus, o.; j. Haddow,
Keb, Ia; w. Z. Williams, West Bay City,
Mich; Anthony Schlosser, Duryea, Pa; b.
Rice, Clearield. Pa; Ed Flynn, Birming-
ham,, Ala; James Beattie, Spring NalIey,
Ill; Daniel Young, Homecoming, Md; Adam
R~escavage. Plymouth, Pa; George Manuel,
Moberly, Mo-: Thomas ]. Llewellyn, Avoca'
Pa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
MORE SMALLPOX.
Two Cases Located at 727 Indiana
Avenue Now at

January promises to be a record-breaker
in smallpox cases. Yesterday three more
cases were reported to DR.. Buehler, of the
city health office. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards,
of 727 Indiana avenue, colored, are both
sick with the disease and were taken yes
terday to the pavilion for contagious dis
eases at the City Hospital. The other case
brought 10 the notice OF the officers was
that OF Hattie Allen, of IA Center street.
The house at that number was reported to
be a policy joint and a great resort for
colored followers Of the game. Several
cases OF smallpox have originated there. il
is said, as a result OF negroes infected
mingling together. DIR. Buehler stated
yesterday that his officers nave found no
evidence there of policy playing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
POLICY MEN ARRESTED.
Two of h Men s~urrendered Them
selves TO the Police.

selves to the Police.
John Smith. p East South street: VII
liam Brown. $50 Ogden street; Cooney
keevers. G7 Indiana avenue. and Jake
Battle. of 545 East Washington street.
were arrested yesterday and charged with
operating policy games. Smith and Brown
escaped from Detectives HOltz and Wallace
Friday when they entered a saloon on
North Alabama street. and yesterday sur
rendered themselves at h-eadGuarters Bar
tie was arrested by Bicycle Policemen Grit
m and Manning in sander place on East
Washington street. He claimed. first. to
have found the tickets and other parapher-
MALTA In mis- possession on the floor He
has been arrested before on similar
charges. Henry lille and Martin Moore
who were with Battle. were locked up on
charges OF lettering.
Charles Sanders was arrested later bx
Bicycle Police Griffin. Manning. STREET and
Losh.
James Reader was also arrested late in
the evening by Detectives HOltz and Wal
lace. He operates his game at 47 West
Washington street, and IS said 10 be the
man that refused TO pay a winning ticker
SOLD a rev days ago 10 a negro employed
a. the English Hotel He was picked up
on the street
The names OF Smith. Brown and Reader
are fictitious Martin Paulus gave his
name as smith. William Wilson IS Brown
and James Morgan as Reader.
Battle was found so busily ENGAGED in
making out record sheets or the PLAY made
during the day that he did not at first no.
tfce Bicycle Policeman STREET. standing he
side his desk The paraphernsIia was con
hscated by the officers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
Ohio Miners Defense Fund.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 1S.-The miners of
Ohio have adopted a resolution assessing
all of its members one-half of 1 per cent.
1t is estimated this will raise a defense
FUND of about $4,000 per mum. 1t was
stated that this fund will be used to fight
the De ArmitS in Belmont county, and the
operators in the Jackson county district ON
the day labor question. The convention
completed it's labOrs this afternoon and will
leave tomorrow for Indianapolis to attend
the National Mine Workers convention,
which opens in that city on Monday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
Powder Question Out of the Way.
special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan. 1S.-The
powder question: which has been an inn
portant one in the Indiana mining industry
for several years by reason of the efforts OF
the powder trust to drive the independent
plant here out of business, has been settled
by the sale of the plant to the trust people.
a few days ago the Great Northern supply
Company, which was the name of the
agency that had been trying to sell to the
individual miner at $1.25 a key against the
$1.75 charged by the employing operators,
withdrew from the field, which was in effect
an announcement that the fight had come
to an end, either by the sale of the indie
pendent factory or by the abandonment of
the field by the trust.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
s'MOther" Jones in Town.

Mother" Jones. said to be the most sue
cessful organizer in the United Mine Work
ers' organization, when it comes TO bringing
a new field into the union, arrived at the
Occidental Hotel last night and will
remain until after the convention.
Mother" jones has spent the great
er part of the last year in Vir-
ginia and West Virginia, organizing the
miners of those two States. She always
takes an active part in the conventions and
is one of the strongest speakers in the or
ganization. Last year she was placed on
the pay roll as a regular and official or
ganfZpr-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
An English Labor Leader.

Ben Tillett, the celebrated English labor
leader who was sent to the United States
to represent the British trades unions in
the recent convention of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. has engaged apartments
at the Occidental Hotel and will arrive to-
day or tomorrow. He will remain in the
city during the greater part of the miners
convention and will deliver an address at
one of the sessions. He is now spending
considerable time in the United States
studying the labor problem in this country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

Out of the $500 voters of Alton, Ill. $500
are trade u~nionists.
K K
Thomas Atkinson. of England. has cele-
brated his SEVENTEEN year as a trade union
ist.
=
1t is estimated that New England turns
out $4,000 pairs of union-made shoes each
day.
Ohio manufacturers last year paid I'm
wages $94. 061 .S14. an increase OF SO. IA. 943
over the previous year.
x Xxx
Ninety per cent. of the printers of Ger
many are organized. making the strongest
union IN that country. The total member
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
The Pittsburg Scale.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 1S.-The miners con-
vention closed its deliberations to-day. The
report of the scale committee was adopted,
recommending a demand for an advance in
the mining price of 1 cent a ton on a run
of-mine basis. The machine mining price
is to be fixed at three-hfths of the pick
mining rate. Inside and outside day wages
are to be made uniform in the district, and
an advance is asked in the prevailing rate
equal to that of the mining rate. The
check-off system for collecting dues is to
be enforced al all organized mines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
R SETS OF TWINS.


A unique party was given at the home
of J. A. Bernloehr. 1922 East Ohio street,
from 2 till 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon
for his twin sons, Wilmer and Milton.
Twenty little friends We're entertained, in
GLIDING two other pairs Of twins. Constance
and Kathleen Dugdale, daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin H. Dugdale, and May
and Marie Conover, daughters of DR.. Con-
over. Covers were laid for the three pairs
of twins at a side table. Handmade bas-
kets filled with candy were given the little
ones for souvenirs. The house was pref
tily decorated In red and pink carnations.
Mrs. L. ]. Hupp and Mrs. A. Z. Larsh
assisted in entertaining. Music was fur
nished all afternoon by a symphony music
box. After dinner Mr.. Bernloehr drew a
donkey on a canvas and conducted a prize
contest. Master Robert Larsh won the
prize for his accuracy In locating the DON
keys tail with his eyes bindfolded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
PLUMBING.
Engineer Shut Says Bids Must Be
in Before Feb. 4.

Samuel Shut, engineer of the S~tatehouse,
said yesterday that he would inform per
sons DESTROYS OF bidding on the new plumb
ing for the building that their propositions
must be in before Feb. 1. The last Legisla-
ture appropriated $500 for additions 10
and repairs on the plumbing system OF the
S~tatehouse. OF this amount $500 was avail
able on Nov. !, and the rest NAV be used
after next July !. The work had been de-
laycd, Mr.. Shut said. because he wished il
all 10 be done at one time instead of In two
installments. The specifications NAV be oh
tanned at MIR. Shuts office. 1t is not re-
Quired that he advertise for bids.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
HAD A BUTCHER KNIFE.


Joe Spalding, a negro, who was arrested
last night on a charge of assault and bat
terry and carrying concealed weapons, Jared
badly at the hands Of Bicycle Policemen
STREET. and Losh. He had been creating a
disturbance in the rooms OF his sister at
No. II North Noble street, and the police
were called. They found him at Noble and
Washington streets. He carried a butcher
knife a little more than eighteen inches
long and three inches broad, which he tried
to draw on the officers. A few well-directed
blows prevented. Streit's wrist Is some
what sprained as a result. Spalding had
the knife stuck down inside his trousers,
with the handle projecting above and in a
handy place to use. The officers were told
when they went TO search for him that he
had the knife and would use it if he had a
chance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

The indianapolis Fire Insurance Com
many had "A very prosperous year In 1q0r
The business has increased over 100 ner
cent while losses and expenses decreased
:, nercentage. The year Just ended ~
5fszstrous 10 many FIRE insurance com
oanies. so that the success OF this sterling
hone company il especially gratifying 10
svery citizen Of Indiana.
Home Office. No. lS East Market street.
JOHN II. HOLIDAY, President.
JOHN Il. SPANE, Secretary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

April q TO Nov. 30 OF last year. donated
81, 217.19 10 aid the strikers in that city.
This is exclusive OF money received by
locals from their national unions and Of
the funds donated TO the city front Fed
Grafton strikers. The sum was principally
disbursed among striking iron workers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

The engineers and fremen's brother
hoods have presented a demand for higher
wages for their members employed on the
heavy engines Of the Great Northern
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

Leo Lando, Manufacturing Optician
Permanent location at 12 N. Pennsylvania st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

Removed from Circle 10 No. 81 East Ohio ST
Toilet articles, razors. scissors, grinding.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

In Japan 1000 hands are required for a
spinning mill Of 10000 s~pindles. In America
about two hundred men do the same work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
indianapolis. Barber Supply Co

Made from short feathers and tips. Fables, q
South Illinois street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

Don't think you have drunk the ne plus ultra
Of wines until you have tried Cooks Imperial
Extra Dry Champagne.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

DIR. Harper, Veterinary Surgeon.
Rear lB West Eleventh. Old phone 1895.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

ship is 2s.SSs. The receipts for 1900 were
AOS,962, the expenditures 500, S26, and the
organization now has in the bank SEAS, 124-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

DR.. W. B. Craig. Veterinary Surgeon. Office
Woods Stable. Phone 1897. Residence, 1873.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
Long Amazon Planes

Founders and nnishers. Brass railing worI
1ss-l42 E. Georgia st. Phones 121.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

Insurance. loans. real estate. New. ss12. IA
East Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
Dunlap's Celebrated Hats
at Seaton's Hat Store.

Insure with German Fire Insurance of
General Offices % South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
THE CANDIDATES.

street. The meeting places are all close to
Tomlinson Hall. where the convention will
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19
w. w. Dark Il Co.

Feed your horse JANEs's DustIess oats
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-19

lIcGIo IA hc q II
Indiana. General ofhces % South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
Feed your horse JANES'S Dustless Oats.
w. w. Dark Il Co.
Insurance, loans. real estate. New. ss12. 17
East Market street.
L~anssenkanap Bros, Brass Works.
Founders and nnishers. Brass railing work.
158-142 E. Georgia st. Phones LII.
Long Amazon Plsmes
Made from short feathers and tips. Fables, 30
South Illinois street.
indianapolis Barber supply Co.
Removed from Circle TO No. 81 East Ohio st.
Toilet articles, razors. scissors, grinding.
Permanent location at 1l2 N. Pennsylvania st.
Rear IS West Eleventh. Old phone 3oss.
Of wines until you have tried Cooks Imperial
Extra Dry Champagne.
DR.. W. B. Craig. Veterinary Surgeon. Office
Woods Stable. Phone 1897. Residence, ls3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20

possible. The nature of the country
makes the road building especially
heavy. The company has been work
ing a large force on this improvement
for over two years and it is estimated
it will require another year to finish the
double track into Starkville.
The double track will greatly facfli-
tate traffic especially the freight haul
At present much time is lost by the
one track being required to carry all
trains coming and going. A freight
happening along while the track is in
use by train coming the opposite way
causes considerable delay. The double
track will overcome this congestion and
viii allow trains to pass over the hill
without stops. A full equipped block
signal system will be placed over this
part of the road giving every safeguard
against accident it is possible to secure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20
Changes in Rock Island General
Office Building.
Plans For Reorganization Of
Operating Department.
c. W. JONES HERE.
Division Offices Are Brought
Here From Horton.
Time Card Changes to Be
Worked Out Here.

The new suite OF rooms which will
constitute the Offices OF Hiram S. Gable.
the newly appointed general superin-
tendent Of the Rock Island lines west of
the Missouri river have been prepared
for occupancy at the general Office build
ing of that company in Topeka, and the
office furniture has been moved in. Mr..
Cables new Offices will embrace the
three rooms on the second floor of tbs
building in the northeast corner di-
rectly next to the offices of NJ. A. Low,
general attorney for the Rock Island
company. The new quarters will be
larger than the old by the addition Of
one room. The offices which have al
ways been for the superintendent are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-20

One would ever suspect from his APP
pearance that Mr.. Ross. is nearly II
years Of age. He is wonderfully active
and rarely misses a day from his office.
Mr.. Ross is a Mason and member OF
the First Presbyterian church He was
a sufferer from dyspepsia until he heard
Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The follow
ing is his opinion of the remedy which
has done so much for him:
For several years. l. Thomas L
Ross, also my wife Lydia l. Ross, both
of Topeka, Kan. suffered with that ter
rible malady known as dyspepsia OF
indigestion.
We commenced to use Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure on the recommendation Of
our druggist After taking one dose,
and inside of a short time, all Of those
terrible pains and dyspepsia torments
had passed away. My appetite, also my
wife's, came back and our food could
be enjoyed as when we were p. am
now turning n years of age
Il have not suffered one day with my
stomach since ] commenced to use ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure, and recommend
it to all Of my fellow citizens to do you
good and endorse KodOl Dyspepsia
Cure q"