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hings considered, I think that the dealers PL the large centers of trade have displayed enterprise in closine out their stock at reduced prices* so as to enable them to take advantage of Ui opportunity to bay new poods cheap. Those whose who have pursued this course have been quite an prosperous. as in, previous y;\rz. I look for better times next spring. " lie fact that manufacturers hare ceased xrork will reduce the great stock of poods now on hand, and will bring about a greater demand. The merchants who have tried to get high profits are the ones who have lost this year. A merchant should not iudg the value of goods by the Cost to him, but by their worth in the market. This mistake has been the main cause of failures in our trade. In July and August, while stocks were depreciating. it was impossible for a merchant to tell what his goods were worth. There will be an Improvement in business. This country is too large and too strong to stand any depression long. It is surprising that, with the number of failures which have occurred, the general business of the country has held up so well.” ‘•There i- no business probably." says Mr. W v manager of D. H. Baldwin &Cos s. piano house, “which is affected more in depressing . times than the trade in musical instruments. Although business has not been as good as it i was the year before, there is no reason for comf piaiut. We have had to work harder to get the tttns results of previous years, because there , has been less of a disposition among the people fcenerallr to invest in musical instruments. Mr. W. li. Elder, of King & Elder, says that Ihe retail furniture trade lias been fair about equal to the previous year. 1 here has something of a reduction in prices, and furm ture, he says, is cheaper than it 0 fore, due principally to improved labor saving machinery aud to the general condition of the times. lie regards the prospects for the future as favorable. . ' Cokmel Samuel Merrill, of aferrill, Meigs & Cos., says that the retail sales in books anct stationery have averaged for the last yeat about 10 per cent, less than during 1883. He attributes the decrease to the business disturbance caused by the presidential campaign aud to the local depression on account of the bank failures. lie expects a better trade next year."

TIIE GBAIN TRADE. II Has Jleen Smaller than During Previous Years—Hoping for Improvement. The grain trado has been rather unsatisfactory. The wheat receipts have been of a bad quality, and the unusually light crop of corn in the country tributary to the Indianapolis mar*#t has affected the operations of the local dealers, but notwithstanding the disadvantages with which they havo had to contend, an average business has been done. There was a decrease of the receipts of wheat, and the secretary of tho Board of Trade says: “Price shaving almost stead ily declined throughout the year, thebusiness lias been a difficult one to handle properly, and yet, owing to the efforts made by our dealers, they were enabled to dispose of the inferior qualities received at prices that not only made a reasonable profit to themselves, but netted the shippers to Indianapolis more money than any of our competing markets.” Owing to the poor corn crop in 1883, the vol- • ume of business in this cereal through Indians’' li3 dealers has been somewhat contracted, tut heavy receipts are now being received, and the prospects are that there will be a profitable trade. The bushels of grain received at the Indianapolis elevators during the year were as follows: Wh< c 3,3fi2,805 Com' 3,342.830 Oat* 1.014,850 Rye 31,000 Total bushels 8,051.597 Mr. Fred P. Rush says that the trade has not been up to the average, “owing to the poor quality of receipts from the West, where the great bulk of the crop comes from. Good wheat was raised east and north, but the crop is not tributary to the Inlianapolis market * “Corn,” Mr. Rush says, “has moved slowly on account of the low prices, and in the last three weeks the bad roads in the country have hindered its movement. I look for an active movement of corn, however, as soon as the farmers Jan bring it to market The present prices will be sustained, but if there should be a decline of two or three cents on the bushel the farmers Will bo likely to hold it for nnoflior riso. The oats crop, which has always been profitable to the Indianapolis dealers, Is of only a fair quality this year, and it is not what it was expected that it would be before thq harvest. Tho rye cron is smaller than it was ever known to be before.” “Do you think there will be any rise in the on grain l ” .; better prices on all grains, especial?on wheat. The poorer quality has been sold, he farmers who now hold ciops will not sell at {•rtsent prices. Those who have sold were orced to from need of money. The crop ne'xt year will not be large. The farmers haven't sown as much as in the previous year by from 18 to 20 per cent. Europe hasn't as much wheat on hand now as in former years, i and I think that they will be glad to take our breadstuff' at good prices. There will be an advance tn price. I think, of ten, tw’elve or fifteen cents Ipa— maybe twenty cents—in Indianapolis in the T spring. The dealers who have pulled through r this year without losses will come out ahead \ next year. I think that there will be ai decided change in the trade for the year.

THE LIVE STOCK TItADE. ■“"'Packers Preparing to Increase Their Capacity*—Prosperity of the Union Stock Yards. The live stock business in Indianapolis during the last year has been more active than in 1883. R ‘‘The live stock business,” says the manager of the pork house of Kingan & Cos., ‘‘is not greatly affected by the general trade, further I than in the decline of the ' prices paid to the seller. The decline this year has been about 35 * cent, over the prices paid in 1883, but we ha\~ bought fully 25 per cent* more hogs, and the aggregate number purchased daring the year has been about 5()0.000. When trices are low we can increase our business, because we are enabled to more readily dispose of our Btock in the foreign markets. We are putting up new ■k buildings, and we intend to do a larger business ■next year. We are employing 900 persons. ■There has been no reduction of wages.” 1 A prosperous business Ims Wen done at the ™jtoek-yards. During the past year nine firms Diave been located at the yards, mid ■teavy shipments have been made to the Kastern markets—New York, Philadelphia. HBallimore, Pittsburg. Buffalo. Cleveland and W Cincinnati. During the year 1,011.128 hogs were I received at the yards. 121.300 head of cattle. 156.800 sheep and 16,723 hor-es About 60 per cent, of the hogs were slaughtered at the Indian apotis packing houses. The reputation of the yards is growing through the territory tribn tary to this market, and aAs unquestionably the best adapted to resting and feed tc stock of any yard* in this country, and the marked increase m businc ~s this year is looked upon as being the forerunner of large increase $n receipts of rtock years to come, >a bettor prices have been realized on the average for bogs, rattle and aheap than in any other Wnrtcm market. The management have wisely made the prices for feeding, shedding and handling stock reasonable, and this has Wen one of the secrets of the marked success of the enterprise. BUSIN MSS IS BUSINESS. A Saunter Among Wholesaler* and Retailers with Appropriate Annotations. The business reporter of the Journal, agr< e i abljr to eustorn, took his regular annual tour r among the chief houses of the city at the close of tarn departing—and now departed year. In the following lines he presents a beautiful coinmer cmUrsostric that will well repay examination, as h-wikig'what our business men have done, how they nave done it, and what they propose to do 1*41)4 J*r 1885, which greets us this morning, hut genial: f HANSON, VAN CAMP CO. ■Mpw Wholesale street, a rival of South Me being sprouted, the first move in that w* having been made m the erection of 9 gnifleeut building on .South Illinois street,

for Hhnson. Van Camp Cos., the wcdl-known hardware and iron firm, whose business has grown so largo that larger quarters became an imperative necessity. With this handsome beginning it is not likely that it will be many years before Sot*) Illinois street will be lined with wnolesalo business houses. This building. Nos. <B, 80 and 82, it the largest business house in the State, being 65 feet front and 200 feet deep, with four stories and baftapnent, and arrauged especially for their needs. It has two large and powerful hydraulic elevators, aud is the best and most systematically-arranged Imdding for the transaction of the lines of business represented by this firm of any house in the United States. The offices, which are the handsomest and best-ar-ranged in the city, are on the first floor of the north room. The sample and sales rooms, gun department, iron, steel, heavy hardware and carriage trimmings are also on the first floor, while the principal stock is carried on the floors above. The business consists of lines usually found in four distinct establishments, namely. 1. Hardware, cutlery, guns, ammunition, etc. 2. Tin plate and tinners supplies. 3. Iron, steel springs, axles and heavy hardW 4. Carriage trimmings and carriage and wagon woodwork. The gnn and ammunition department will be largely increased, which will be a matter of interest to sportsmen generally, as this department is under the management of D. C. Bergundthal, whose reputation is well known. Mr. James T. Anderson, having closed out the business of the Anderson Hardware Company, will also bo associated with this firm in its sales department. As an evidence of the enterprise of Hanson, Van Camp Cos., it is only necessary to mention that this new building hits been erected from the cellar up and occupied by them in less than four months from the time the ground was broken for the foundation. AS TO SPRING BONNETS AND THINGS. The business reporter of the Journal dropped in upon Griffith Brothers, the leading wholesale millinery house, yesterday. “So you want to write us up, business outlook and all that sort of thing?" said one of the firm. “We feel very comfortable, thank you, and so do the boys about here, I hope, as in the millinery business this is our holiday—our regular annual picnic." The reporter asked as to what would be the spring styles. “It’s too early to talk about them. If the season is forward our trade will open the latter part of February or the first of March. Nobody can tell what the fashions will be. The fashions, of course come from Paris, but the importers and our French friends have not yet had their heads together. Importers are now’about going over. When they get to Paris very wise consultations will beheld. Views will bo interchanged. Then the styles will be invented with the dominating colors, and all that. They will be French, modified by American ideas to suit the American market. After all this has been done our spring goods will begin to arrive, and Griffith Brothers, ns heretofore, can be counted upon to have the latest and brightest and freshest of the prevailing novelties.”

HENDRICKS * COOPER. “If you aro going to write us up,” said one of the members of this long-established house, “do it without taffy—'merely a straightforward business notice. We have been in the wholesale boot and shoo trade in this city over a quarter of a century, our first location, in 1859, having been on West Washington street, in the old Blake Block. It was a wholesale business from the beginning, though the first jobbing trade was exceedingly small. This house was among the first to remove to South Meridian street, when it began to be transformed into a wholesale street I think about the only wholesale house on the sti-eet preceding uu was that of Capt. Michael Fitzgibbon, at the northeast corner of this street and the Union tracks. It may be said of the wholesale shoe trade of this city that it has always held the reputation of selling honest and reliable goods, the product of the best manufacturers in the country being required here. As a consequence, Indianapolis has maintained a firm hold upon its wholesale shoe trade, and is in vigorous competition with ail the great cities surrounding us.” SINKER, DAVIS & CO. This firm has made anew departure in flour mill machinery, having recently purchased the right to manufacture the celebrated Allfree Roller Mill. In the construction of this roll it ha3 been the object of the manufacturer to produce a machiue free from the objections found in all other roller mills now manufactured. Among the improvements is perfect automatic vibratory feed, the roll adjustments so arranged that there can be no lost motion, thereby avoiding tremor. It also lias ball and locket or universal journals attached to all roll bearings. Sinker, Davis & Cos., in presenting this new roll to the milling public, do so with the belief that a careful study of its construction will demonstrate to any practical miller that it contains more important features of true merit than any other roller mill.

STEAM ENGINE ECONOMY. When business is booming and money is plenty, the users of steam engines are somewhat heedless and indifferent as to their fuel bills, but in these days of depression and small profits it becomes a matter of more importance, and the steam user finds that it requires about the same amount of fuel to supply his engine as in former times when he was doing double the amount of work. This may be due to faulty first construction, diminished effectiveness from wear and neglect, or from the engine being underloaded. There is probably no condition so destructive to good economy as a cylinder too large for the work required of it. Under such conditions the cylinder becomes a huge con denser by extracting the heat from the steam, lowering the temperature and producing internal condensation. The success of Mr. Corliss was largely due to his knowledge of the evil effects of underloading, for while he was always willing to guarantee results, ho would never allow his customer to dictate the size of the cylinder to be used. It is a well-established fact that the power of an engine does not depend wholly on the size of the cylinder, any more than the size of a horse denotes his speed or the load he can pull- The most economical results attained by modern engineering have been by using the steam hot, getting it into the cylinder at boiler pressure, maintaining that pressure as nearly as possible to the point of cut-off, and in doing it ouick. To properly maintain these conditions and provide for the increased demand for power, of course, requires larger steam openings, increased wearing surfaces, etc., to insure durability. Chandler & Taylor, of this city, adopted this modern plan of construction a few years ago, and now have several hundred of their engines running in different parts of the country, with the most gratifying reports from many of them, and without a single complaint from any. And, at the price they now offer their modernbuilt work, it would seem to be good economy for the users of old. slow-going, long stroke on gines to throw them aside and replace them from the works of Chandler & Taylor. l*l,r<’K. PEUSKN ERANCR AND BUSINESS SENSE. *■ 1 o see our candy manufactory in its glory,” said the senior member of the wholesale confectionery house of Messick. Cones & Cos., “you should have visited us at any time within the two months preceding Christmas. Our sales this year have been surprisingly large. Jn De comber of 1881 we have sold $3,000 more than in the same, month in 1883. The great increase in the number of dollars* worth we have sold is tho more remarkable from the fact that goods are fully 20 per cent, less now than they were at this same time in 1883. ” Here one of the junior memliers of the firm, Charles (irote, a practical candy manufacturer, ami one of the finest workmen in the country, took the rejiorter in hand and showed him over the large rooms up stairs, in which the sweets are made, explaining the appliances for making the various kinds of fii e confectionery. This house is admirably equipped and is now recognized as making the finest goods ever sold lu this State. No one who saw its small beginning, on North 1 ennsylvania street, four years ago, would have predicted such a grand success

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1885.

as is now shown at Nos 36 and 38 South Meridian street, but the result shows what pluck, perseverance and business sense can do. MURPHY, HIBBEN * CO. This “enterprising firm of jobbers and importers of dry goods, notions, etc.,” have devoted days and nights of sleepless and untiring energy in the philanthropic endeavor to place goods in the hands of the trade for nothing, and have something left: Asa proof of their “nnpre cedented success"—if other than the “throng of buyers" and “flourishing trade" were needed —we cite the “recent extensive addition" to their already colossal establishment. The “entire premises" now comprise two fronts on South Meridian street, two on Georgia, and an assorted lot of fronts, bacEs and sides on Sciota alley (street, we should say). Their success is un doubtedly due to a “careful study of the wants of the including dinner and cigars, together with “the largest and most complete stock of, merchandise,” the “spirit to meet any and all competition,” and “genial, practical and energetic salesmen" by the gross. We hesitate to say they are “the loading dry goods firm of the West,” as leadership would imply followers—and they have none—their commercial travelers placing plunder in thirty-eight States and numerous territories where competitors fear to tread without a continually revised price-list. The advantage to this market of “direct importing facilities” cannot be estimated, except by the customers of those firms who stand in with the collector of the post—modesty forbids more.

Tho partners of this house are too well-known to need mention, being connected with the city’s interests in many ways. A glance through their “immense establishment” would take four eyes and a page of tho “Journal." and at present rates we forbear. Os course, the year just closed shows an increase of of course, the outlook is exceedingly bright; of course, the coming years business will be greater than ever, etc., etc.. etc.; of course: “Front rank," “shoulder to shoulder with largest houses of the country,” “compete successfully,” “successful raids into territory formerly occupied bv firms in the same line,” “increasing demand,” “guarantee of excellence,” “best-known brands and fabrics.” Any or all of the above may be fired from a mortar, with the assurance that they will stick. We may say, in fact, that the light hours of the twenty-four are exceedingly few when the caravan moves off without this firm. But. seriously, tliis firm, as with the greater part of jobbing interests on South Meridiau street, nave had their full share of the past, season's business, and look confidently into the coming year. They have been large purchasers of staple domestics at the recently prevailing low prices, aud made extensive preparation in all departments. Buyers visiting this market will find it to their interest to call on them*

LEVEY, BAKER & CO. A few days ago a large number of business men of this city received a neat circular from the firm whose title heads this article, inviting them to a “house warming” at their new quarters in the Elliott Block, Nos. IC, 20, 22, and 24 west Maryland street. The new place is well worth a visit. The block has been renovated and remodeled especially for this firm, and with its seventy-eight feet of frontage and its three high stories, it affords ample facilities for their greatly increased and increasing business. Levey, Baker & Cos., whose specialty is the manufacturing of stationery and blank books for banks, county offices and township trustees, as well as general mercantile printing and circular work of all kinds, came to this city but two years ago from Madison, this State, but their prompt, business methods and superior work enabled them to “catch on” at once. They came unheralded, save by modest mention in the daily newspapers, and settled dow r n to business, and located in unpretentious quarters on South Meridian street. Time has proven that their removal to this city was not a mere experiment, as their business has grown and flourished to such an extent that they were obliged to seek more commodious quarters. The first floor of their uew location is used for a business office and store room. Tho second floor is the printing and binding lepartments, and the third floor is the stock room. The firm is •composed of gentlemen who treat their patrons with affability and courtesy, and render it pleasant for all who come in contact with them. Levey, Baker & Cos. deserve prosperity.

FAHNLEY & M OKEA. In the front rank among the very largest establishments in the West in the wholesale milli nery line, and certainly by far the largest and best known in that line in Indiana, is the sterling house of Fahnley & McCrea, established twenty years ago. This house successfully meets the strongest competition from any and all the largest cities in the West, the partners being Fred eric Fahnley and Rollin 11. McCrea, who are in tho front rank of the permanent and enterprising business men of this metropolis. The year 1884 has been one of commendable prosperity to this house, whose great trade is in Indiana and Illinois, but has also a large business in Ohio. Michigan. Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Kansas. From thirty five to forty hands are now constantly employed, and they are always foremost in bringing into this market the latest and freshest styles and novelties in millinery, The success ot this house shows what business energy and foresight can do. At the opening of this establishment twenty years ago it was apparently far in advanco of the needs of the territory in which it operated; but it prospered from the beginning and did much to educate the people in matters of style and taste. Asa firm Fahnley & McCrea stand at- the head of the importing and jobbing millinery trade in the State, carrying the largest stock, and. as the foregoing statement shows, doing the most ex tended business. Their policy is at all times just and liberal, resulting in the marked success attending their operations.

THE M'CORMICK HARVESTER. The headquarters of the McCormick harvester for Indiana, a machine that is known wherever grain is grown, are at Nos. 167 and 169 East Washington street. J. B. Heywood, manager. The factory of this company is by far the largest establishment of the kind in the world. An idea of the magnitude of this company’s business may be gained by considering a few figures: During the past year they have put out 54.841 machines; their works embrace in all 116 shops, exclusive of warehouses, and afford a floor space of over 30 acres. Over 10,000,000 feet of well seasoned lumber are stored in their lumberyards. In 1884 the works used 8.000 tons of pig iron. 1,600 tons of malleable castings, 450 tons of machinery and spring steel. 250 tons of nuts and washers, 50 tons of rivets, 18 miles of wrought iron pipe and 131 miles of chain. Besides all this there were used during the year 36,000 gallons of oil and varnish, 13,000 gallons of lard oil, 241.000 yards of canvas, 2,400 kegs of nails' 49,200 pairs of butt hinges, 0,200 gross of springkeys, 3.168,000 wood screws and 11 tons of car pet tacks. Tho machines made during the year if placed in procession, equipped with two horses and allowing 25 feet for each machine, would make a grand cavalcade 265 miles long. The distinction of being “tho type and model” of this class of machinery has not contented its makers, and the McCormick reaping and mowin" machines have kept always in the front in the march of improvement For 1885 the company is in advance of all other manufacturers in presenting, as it does, a thoroughly tested Steel Binder—a machine of unsurpassed simplicity of clock like movement, and about 300 pounds lighter than the Average binder. Mr Heywood would be pleased to show this uew machine to anyone interested. iHE OLIVER CHILLED PLOW. The famous Oliver chilled plow* are represented in this city by H. B. Dickson, who is general manager for the Indianapolis branch, which consists of the south half of Indiana and Illinois and a portion of Ohio. The business of this agency in 1884 has been, as hitherto, highly

satisfactory, the Oliver chilled plow still leading the van by reason of superior merit alone, notwithstanding the warm and ever increasing competition. Tnere is probably no article of American manufacture more widely and favorably known, or more extensively u&ed, than the Oliver chilled plow, which reaches out to all lands to bring them into civilisation, making the earth to yield of its richness for the good of mankind. WHOLESALE HAT HOUSE. The wholesale hat business of this city is represented by the firm of Hendrickson, Lefler & Cos., composed of A. P. Hendrickson, C. W. Lefler and J. W. Lunt, at Nos. 89 and 91 South Meridian street, and its trade extends over Indiana, Illinois nnd a part of Ohio. Hendrickson, Lefler & Ca carry a fall, complete stock of everything in the hat line, and are in direct and close eompetion with the neighboring cities of Chicago, St Louis, Louisville and Cincinnati, meeting the closest figures of any and all these markets. They have been in business here for the past four years, and have enjoyed a prosperous aud ever-increasing trade. The firm have just completed their purchases of spring stock, and will be able to show a large and choice line of many new styles of headwear. This is much the largest house in Indiana, and carries as full a stock and as fine goods as are sold in any market in the United States. Hendrickson, Lefler & Cos. are manufacturer’s agents of the celebrated “Rex" hat, and the only house in the State that handles the genuine dogskin glove.

WHITEHEAD <* WRIGHT. This firm, at No. 75 East Market street, one door east of the postoffice, succeeds that of Lewis & Whitehead, established in 1870, and is the best known and largest establishment of its kind in Indiana. The business of this house extends over eight States, and much of the finest monumental granite work in the West has been furnished by this establishment. So fa as Indiana is concerned, the largest and most elegant monuments at Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Terrq Haute, LaPorte, Crawfordsvillo, and, in short, nearly all the better towns in the State, have been made by this firm, whose specialties are Scotch and American granites, and statuary work in both granite and marble. They now offer a smaii stock of finished niarblo work at extremely low prices in order to close out that branch of their business. As they have facilities second to none, they intend devoting their whole time to granite work and sculpture in marble. They earnestly request consultation from parties wanting work in their line.

THE MACHINE A STEEL PULLEY CO. At the time the officers of the old bolt works decided to abandon the business of making bolts, there was some apprehension on their part as to the result. To change, or abandon an established business, is, to most enterprises, a dangerous precedent. In the case of the bolt works changing their plant to the manufacture of steel pulleys, the result has shown that the managers of the concern decided wisely. Already their steel pulleys have a prominent place in the trade and among manufacturers. During the past year the capacity of the concern has been doubled, and now they are prepared to make pulleys of any size from six inches to twelve feet Thousands of pulleys have already been sent to all parts of the United States, and the demand for the only steel pulley made is rapidly increasing. .

UNITED STATES ENCAUSTIC TILE COMPANY. Notwithstanding the financial troubles of the past year, the marked improvement in the goods manufactured by the United States Encaustic Tile Company has caused an increased demand for their work, and necessitated pushing the manufacturing department to its capacity. Within the past few months branch houses carrying full lines of tiles in stock have been established at No. 238 West Twenty-third street, New York, and No. 11 Adams street, Chicago, and the indications at both branches are that a largely increased demand will be realized as soon as the spring trade opens. The tile floors and vestibules laid by this company in New York show a decided superiority over similar work done with imported tiles. The exhibit made by this company at the world’s fair, New Orleans, has been noted in nearly every newspaper as a leading feature of the exhibition, and the tiles displayed pronounced superior to anything else in that line. The “Encaustic Tile Factory” has always been an object of pride to the citizens of Indiana, and all will rejoice to hear of any prosperity that may befall it.

HOLLWEG <fe REESE. The business of this well-known firm of importers and jobbers of queensware, china and glsswaro during the past year has been steady and satisfactory, and in 1884, as in the preceding year, they have been far in advance of all competing dealers in Indiana, their only genuine competitors being in the largest houses in the East or West, with whom they stand shoulder to shoulder. They are large importers, and have paid in customs duties on the fine and staple foreign wares they handle an amount of money that easily makes them the greatest patron of the Indianapolis custom-house. Untiring energy, close and careful study of the wauts of the market and facilities for keeping in the front line, make un the facts to which the success of this house is attributable. Their business is not merely confined to Indiana, but their dozen traveling men constantly upon the road have made and are making successful raids into territory lying right at the doors of great trade centers. This they have been enabled to do by their direct importing facilities which enable them to compete successfully with the largest and best equipped houses in the country. They now occupy three four story fronts on south Meridian street, and are yet somewhat crowded for room.

JAMES R. ROSS A CO. * This house, the members of which are James R. Ross and John B. Stumph, is at 184 South Meridian street. They make a specialty of firstclass goods, choice imported wines and liquors, and tbe best borboun and rye whiskies ar.d cigars, in consequence of which they have secured tho best trade in theso lines, that of dealers who want absolutely good goods. The house of John B. Stumph & Cos., of which this is the successor, was established in 1868, at 185 East Washington street, removing to Meridian street in 1875. In 1879 the firm name was changed to J. R. Ross & Cos. Tho house now employs five traveling men, and from year to year it has had a handsome and steady increase in .business. The year just closed shows an increase over tho preceding year of $20,000, and the outlook for the coming year is exceedingly bright. Major Ross, the active member of the house, is among the best known and most enterprising of our citizens, and his energy, address and skill as a military tactician have enabled him to give Indianapolis a prestige and advertisement in a military way she would not otherwise have possessed, James R. Roes & Cos., are also sole agents in this city for the “J. It R.” and “Selecto” cigars. CHARLES MAYER A CO. This great house, a veritable palace of mechanical wonders, filled with multitudinous marvels, was established in 1840 —forty-five years ago—since which time its growth has been steady and rapid, and to-day there is not its like west of New York city. So far as this city—-and perhaps this State —is concerned, there are few in deed who do not know where this establishment is. No house in the West can approach within hailing distance of thi3 in the matter of extent and diversity of stock, and to catalogue the various goods with even the briefest description of each article would require a catalogue as Targe as Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. Some idea of the extent of its trade may be derived from the fact that nearly a hundred persons are constantly employed by this bouse, a number that is largely Increased during the holidays. Its

traveling men are constantly on the road, and their territory extends over Indiana, Illinois, northern Kentucky, western Ohio, Missouri, Kansas and parts of other States. Since the establishment of the house but one unvaried re port, of the condition of its business has been given at the close of each year—that of constant growth and its resulting prosperity. THE ROCHESTER SHOE STORE. The Rochester Shoe Store, No. 13 West Washing ton street, seems so familiar that it is difficult to believe that it is not yet nine months old, having been opened by its enterprising proprietor, G. L. W. Mack, on the 12th day of April, 1884. The busiuess done by this house is phenomenal. On the first day of its existence the Rochester sold over SI,OOO of goods, and it has boomed ever since, now employing seventeen clerks. It is only jnst to say that much of this success is duo to Frank R. Carter, the manager, who has pushed things from the word go. The Rochester carries over $40,000 worth of stock, and has persisted from the first in giving bargains that no competitor dare attempt to meet. Buying in great quantity and at first hands, it is able to sell the best goods brought to this market at the lowest pricea Mr. Mack, who has had great experience, says the success ot' the Rochester exceeds that of any shoe enterprise he has ever known.

tucker’s gloves. Tuckers Parisian Glove Depot, No. 10 East Washington street, is one of the best-known joints in this city. Not only has it a local reputation, but its fame is widely spread, and he receives orders by mail for his handwear from at least a dozen different States, among which are Alabama, Florida and Colorado, and half as many Territories, New Mexico and Montana being among the latter. These orders come from former patrons, who know that Mr. Tucker can fit them, being an expert, having had over twenty years’ experience in the glove trade. Mr. Tucker hns long kept the largest lines of gloves—ladies’ kid, silk and lisle thread—in the city, not to mention other varieties, and fits all his best gloves to the hand, an advantage that is dulv appreciated by the customer. INDIANAPOLIS ELECTROTYPE FOUNDRY. This well-known foundry, No. 192 South Meridian street, has lately been purchased by Wanamaker & Marshall, and its machinery improved and increased. This is the largest and most complete establishment of the kind in the State, and so well equipped that no electrotype work need be sent to larger and more distant cities either on account of workmanship or price. Wanamaker & Marshall are’agents forNonpariel pi*esses, George Mather’s Sons’ printers ink, and the Stillman paper eutters, besides being manufacturers of and dealers in pattern and brand letters, printers’ machinery and supplies generally. In short, the Indianapolis Electrotype Foundry in its new hands in every respect meets all the requirements of a printers’ furnishing house.

CAPITAL CITY SHOW-CASE WORKS. These works are now owned by Charles Ruehl, successor to Wiegel & Ruehl, and are located at No. 6 West Louisiana street, opposite the Union Depot. Here all kinds of show cases of tho latest, best and most approved patterns are kept in stock, improved sliding doors being a distinguishing feature in the general excellence of the work made by Mr. RuehL Besides the general and regulation patterns kept in stock, cases of all kinds to meet all fancies or requirements of the customer are promptly made to order. Mr. Ruehl is manufacturing agent for the patent celluloid cases, which need no cleaning, a*nd last a lifetime. A catalogue will be sent on application to any one interested. IX. P. ERWIN A CO., Wholesale dry goods, woolens and notions, Nos. 111, 113, 115 and 117 South Meridian street This firm has recently taken possession of tho entire premises formerly occupied by Johnston & Erwin, giving them tho largest, best-lighted and most convenint establishment of the kind in the State, and equaled by a very few in the entire West. The entire force of this prominent firm are practical and energetic, and the influence of the house is felt in four States.

C. 11. WALCOTT. Mr. Walcott is agent for Dufour & Co.’s celebrated Anchor brand bolting-cloth and gritgauze, and manufacturer of Teetor’s combined scourer, polisher and brush. The latter is recognized as r great and valuable invention, and one no miller can afford to be without. This machine scours the wheat in a way to remove the various imparities, and at the same time leaves It with a hard, smooth surface, without scar or fracture. Mr. Wolcott keeps wire cloth always in stock, as well as belting, buckets, etc. WOOLEN MANUFACTURERS —GEO. MERRITT A CO. While so many woolen mills have been shutting down and complaining of hard times, this firm has been running night and day, with two sets of hands. This exceptional prosperity is attributed to their well-established reputation for making standard goods of the best quality. It has been a noticeable fact that those mills through the East, as well as the West, who have been making the best quality of goods have not been complaining of a lack of orders. As an example of this, the Riverside mills, of Providence, are running night and day, and have withdrawn their samples from the market, having sold their production for six months. GREAT ATLANTIC <fe PACIFIC TEA COMPANY. This great net work of tea stores, now numbering 150, and located in all the larger cities of the United States, is an outgrowth of the necessities of the people. The branches hero, as elsewhere, offer presents of ornamental and useful household articles, so that the customer has tangible participation in the profits. These presents are given to assist in thoroughly advertising and introducing their excellent goods. By this system of trading the purchaser receives the full benefit and value of advertising; consequently, the buyer and seller are both benefited. The wonderful success of the two stores hero, the one at No. 4 Bates House block, and the other at No. 164 East Washington street, is due chiefly to Mr. David Pepper, the enterprising and energetic manager, who has pushed the business during the less than two years of his stay here, as it never was even dreamed of being pushed before, and the trade of these two stores during the year 1884 has been simply immense. The outlook for 1885 is that the business of the year just closed will be largely exceeded.

somebody's new year’s oift. “New Years Day will end the guessing on the number of grains in that sack of coffee, ’’ said Emil Mueller, at his tea and coffee house, corner of New Jersey and Washington streets. No tickets will be received after 11 o'clock at night of that day, Jan. 1., and all the tickets must be in before that hour in order to be good for the drawing.” Mr. Muellers novel style of advertising lias been explained before, and whoever makes the nearest guess as to the number of grains will get a deed to the beautiful cottage, No. 403 Ash street. The committee having the count in charge will soon be through, aud the lucky one will then be known. AN HONEST LOAF. That popular baker and enterprising business man, Peter Bryce, is beginning the new year properly. For nearly fifteen years he has been supplying bread to this community, but at the present his facilities exceed those ho formerly enjoyed. He now employs machinery in his bread making which gives the advantages of cleanliness, uniformity in the consistency of tho bread and perfection as to size, weight and finish. His bread is made of the best of tlour, and he has increased the size of the loaf to one-and-a* half pounds, which he sells to grocers so that they can retail it at five cents a loaf. As bread is a prime necessity and no small matter of expense, families should see to it that they get the worth of their money, by buying Bryce* bread, and refusing to take a short-weight loaf. LOUIS MANHKXMKR. Louis Manheimer. wholesale dealer in watches, clocks and jewelry, Nos. 82 and 84 South Meridian street, has been established twelve years, and has made It a point to keep 3n stock in all the

lines ho represents as great a variety and as good wares at as low prices as can be furnished in any of the largest Western cities. Mr. Man* licimer has built up an excellent business, dealers in ail the territory tributary to this city having discovered that it is to their interest to buy of him. LEWIS DESSAR. There is no better known house on South Meridian street thau the long-established wholesale clothing establishment of Lewis Dessar, at Nos. 120 and 122. It is not only well but favorably known, standing in the front rank as to business, thrift, integrity and energy. The year 1884 has brought a satisfactory business to this house—a state of affairs that has certainly been merited by reason of the extent and character of of the stock carried by its enterprising proprietor. A prosperous business is expected for the new year, and Mr. Dessar is repialy pushiag off winter “heavies’’ to make ready for early spring invoices. KIPP BROTHERS. The members of this firm have ample cause to feel gratified with their trade during the year just closed, and they expect the coming year to be equally or even more favorable. Kipp Brothers carry an admirable stock of fancy goods, druggists’ and stationers’ sundries, toys, musical instruments, cutlery, smokers’ goods and innumerable other articles—a stock which, for variety and extent, will compare with the best in the same line of trade, no matter where located.

C. SCHRADER A BROTHER. The specialties of this house are the higlier grades of ehina and glassware, but they keep everything in the queensware lines, and meet every class of trade, and at the closest figure*. So beautiful are many of the wares which they offer for inspection that their sales-room takes on largely the character of an art bazaar. One portion of their establishment is devoted to birds —canaries, parrots and other feathered siDgers and talkers. H. LIF.BEK A CO. The well-known Art Emporium, at 82 East \\ ashington street, was established in 1854, and from a small beginning at that date has grown to such an extent that it requires the whole of four stories of a building 25x195 feet for the conduct of its business. To say that it is one of the largest establishments of its character in the W est is but to put it in words which every Indianapolitan knows, as it is a place of pleasant resort, and the only art gallery the city posesses. The line of goods carried consists of handled by a dealer in pictures and artistss materials. DAVID BRADLEY M'f’O CO. This company, manufacturers and jobbers of the largest line of agricultural implements, buggies, wagons, etc., in this territory, (successor* to the Furst & Bradley M'fgCo.,) is represented here by W. B. Holton, manager, and occupies large quarters on East Washington street from Na 377 to 183, inclusive. The field trial of the many styles of plows of this company at the late State fair was a feature of that exhibition, and thousands of practical agriculturists were enabled by the evidence of their own eyes to nots the merits of the manufactures of this compaoy. HOOSIER SAW WORKS. The Hoosier Saw Works, Nos. 132 and 134 South Pennsylvania street, W. B. Barry, proprietor, are known far and wide fer their warranted cast-steel, patent ground and extra tempered saws. Mr. Barry has added to his business files, belting and emory wheels, the beat goods direct from the manufacturers, which ho quotes at lowest wholesale prices. Circulars sent on request “ '— “Brown's Eronchial Troches" Are widely known as an admirable remedy for bronchitis* hoarseness, coughs, and throat troubles. Sold only in boxes. Prosperity of Pulitzer's Paper. New York, Dec. 31.—Among the larger chocks that passed the clearing house to-day was ana for $252,039. drawn by Joseph Pulitzer on tba American Exchange National Bank, representing the balance of the principal and interest on the original purchase of the World. The original purchase price was $346,000. The Work! paid a cash dividend of $154,000 for 1884. Sparkling eyes, blooming cheeks, and a light and buoyant step, are the out ward signs ot healtk and strength. Invalids suffering from kidney or liver troubles, or dyspepsia, can speedily be brought to this enviable state by the use of Mishler’s Herb Bitters. George Kelley, of Jersey City, whose health had been shattered by a severe case of gravel, was speedily restored to health and strength by the use of this great modem e.

TEST YOUR BAKINfi POWDER TO-DAI! Brands advertised as absolutely pure CONTAIN AMMONIA. THE ~TESI Place a can top down on a hot stove until heated, them remove the cover and smell. A chemist will not be quTred to detect th" presence of ammonia. DOES NOT CONTAIN AMMONIA. ITS IIULTHHUESb UIS NEVER BltJOi VIKS’UOSD, In a million homes for a quarter of a century it ba* stood the consumers’ reliable test, THE TEST OF THE OVEH. PRICE BAKING POWDER CO., HAKIMS or Dr. Price’s Special Flavoring Extracts, The strongest,Mt clelleiou* and natural flavor known,and Dr. Price's Lupulin Ymt Gems For Light, Healthy Dread, The He*t Dry Hop Yeast in tlio World. FOR SALE BY GROCERS. CHICACO. - ST. LOUIS. t COLLARS CUFFS BEAR INC THIS MARK ' ARE THE FINEBT GOODS EVER MADE, bcino All Linen, both Linings and Exteriors. Aak for tutezn. | .—l.—. -1. ■ ■■'■ wmmnmmmrnmm-^ (Established 1835.) TEASDALE’S DYE HOUSE, 265 Walnut Street, OINOINNATL Ladles’ Dresses Cleaned or Dyed without ripplnr. UkfUuag Cbtaand Bud Dyed. Goude by expreu . wm. it tkasdj2ai

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