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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
THE TRUTHABOUTI IT.
How Trouble Originated Among
Grinnelps Glove Makers.
SAID THAT ONE MAN CAUSED IT.
Factory is Now Minus Cutters and Can
Get None Owing to the Ban of the
union-GrinneII Special Cores
pondence.

Grinnell, Dec. 4.-(Special cores.
pondence)-D. S. Morrison, manager
of the Morrison, Mcintosh & COM
pany's glove mandatory was be-
fore the United States courts, Hon.
Smith Mcpherson, judge, on charge
of violation of the law prohibiting the
Importation of contract labor. Mr.. Nor
rison had in his employ two Bohe-
main glove cutters, who worked har-
moniously with the others, receiving
more pay than was given in Chicago
or Gloversville. He had also man
in his employ who was said to be
drunken and disorderly whom he was
compelled to discharge, it is said, for
the good of the service. He left max
ing threats. it is said, that Morrison
would be sorry for his action, and re-
ported the case to the Gloversville
union, which body informed the Uni
ted States attorney, demanding an in
vestigation. A commissioner of the
bureau of labor immigration was sent
here, made an investigation
and was satisfied with the conditions
and so reported.
The union of table cutters was not
satisfied and made repeated demands
on the government, ultimately urging
the officials to commence suit.
Major Lacey, counsel for Morrison,
demurred to the complaint, and Judge
Mcpherson took the case under adj
visement.
The Dowie case is analogous to the
one under discussion. A clause in the
contract labor act provides that where
new industry is in contemplation,
it is lawful to contract for skilled la
bor In the present case, the men
were and are cutters for the finer
class of kid gloves. The material is
all imported, and according to the rules
of the cutters union no Americans
are permitted to learn the trade, and
none but sons of cutters are admitted.
1t therefore becomes absolutely essen
tial that cutters be secured from
abroad.
The manufacturer of the kid
gloves is new industry in this coun-
try and is only possible because OF
tariff of $3.50 per dozen, under the
Dingley act. The cost of manufacture
in America is 1915 while they can be
purchased in Europe for $3.50.
The Gloversville union issued
ukase that no more cutters would be
allowed to come to Grinnell for some
weeks in Gloversville paper failed
to bring any help.
Fine Cattle.
H. M. Bray, a farmer and stock
breeder and buyer shipped three cars
of steer of his own feeding Sunday.
| They are believed to be the finest
bunch of the size that has been ship
| ped for a good while. Mr.. Bray took
thirty-nine head from his herd of one
| hundred and fifty, the average weight
being 1,701 pounds.
Citizens Die.
/ VIM. Lagrange, of this city, died
Saturday. Mr.. Lagrange was paralyz-
ed year and half ago, since which
time he has been confined to his
house.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dale, wife of David
Dale, died at her home in Westfield.
three mics south of this place Sat
urday. The funeral took place Sun
| day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
A BOILER EXPLODES
WITH FATAL RESULTS
The List Now Numbers Six Dead
Power and Heating Plant of the
Chicago & Northwestern Wrecked.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-The list of killed
in the explosion yesterday afternoon
of one of the boilers in the lighting
and heating plant of the Chicago &
Northwestern railway, numbers sig,
Hugh McGregor having succumbed to
his injuries this morning. Five others
are so badly injured they may not re
cover. Nearly score of persons are
more or less hurt August Beck and
blide, of Milwaukee, who were thought
last night to be only slightly hurt, are
reported this morning to be in a crit,
cal condition and their deaths are sx-
pected.
Explosion Mystery.
Ii is not known what caused the
explosion.
At a few minutes past o'clock one
four burst with defamation plainly
heard a mile distant. The end of the
boiler nearest the tracks landed sew
enty feet away from the starting point
The boiler itself, which weighed tel,
tons, lies sixty feet from the boiler
house.
Just as the explosion occurred the
Ashland limited train was pulling out
of the station. The greater part of the
train had passed, and altho the cars
We're all heavily battered with falling
bricks and debris none was badly dam.
aged.
The last two cars, however, Pull
man sleeper and drawing-room cal
We're not so fortunate. The boiler
struck the car in the rear while the
boiler head ploughed thru the one i'm
mediately in front. But few passen
gers happened at the time to be in the
ends of the two cars hit by the flying
metal Such of them as were hurt
were struck by flying splinters or suf
fcred from being thrown violently tc
the floor, including Mr.. and Mrs. Aug
l,sr Beck, who were on their brida
tour.
Loss 100000
The property loss to the road viii
not be far from 100000. The boiler
house was practically demolished anc
the costly electric plant nearly torn tt
pieces.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
ATTEND VICTIMS FUNERAL.
Charlton Man Who Accidentally Kill.
ed Another, Is Latter's Pail Bearer.

Charlton, Dec. Especial. 1.-The
funeral services over the remains of
the late John. Shelton, who was acct
donlally killed. by q. P. Smoot, while
they we're hunting on Thanksgiving
day, was conducted from the Baptist
church, Sunday under the auspices of
tie local camp w. o. W., of which the
deceased was NaN member. The church
was crowded to the doors with sor-
rowing friends, who came to pay their
last respects to their dead, and large
number followed the remains to their
last resting place in the Charlton GEM
etel'y. E. P. Smoot, who accidentally
killed MI. Shelton, was able to be pre-
sent at the funeral, and acted as one
of the pail bearers. Mr.. Shelton was a
life dong Lucas county man and had a
large cncle of friends, and his wife
and chilG have the sincere sympathy
Of the entire neighborhood.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
worth of our domestic products. Five
years ago these islands took but 3d..
100000 worth
SHAKE UP THE ARMY.
Secretary Roots Bill Made Public
Many Changes Suggested.

Secretary Roots Bill Made Public
Many Changes Suggested.
Washington, Nov. 30.-Secretary
Roots army bill provides for a lieuten-
ant general, six major generals and
Der of captains. first lieutenants and
second lieutenants of cavalry and in
fantry are increased from twelve to
fifteen for each regiment Three cap
tains shall be available for detail as
adjutant, quartermaster and commits
sary; three first lieutenants for squad
ron and battalion adjutants, and three
second lieutenants for squadron quar-
termasters and commissary. Proyis-
ions for discontinuance of the artil-
lery army as it is at present organized
is made by organizing an artillery
corps known as the coast artillery and
field artillery.
Many Increases.
Provisions are made for an increase
in the corps of the adjutant general,
sistnece, medical an dpay departments,
engineer signal corps and ordnance
bureau.
Promotions.
All promotions in the staff created
under act are to be made from present
staff corps and when vacancies occur
by retirement or otherwise promo
tons shall be made by seniority.
Vacancies.
Provisions for filling vacancies at
the head of various staff corps is one
of the most important and radical of
the changes proposed by the biz. St
amounts in effect to the abolition of
tAe staff corps as a permanent lnsti-
tuition in which officers now serve
thruout their military career.
Line Officers Do Staff Duty.
The proposition lat line officers
should be appointed to do staff duty
for definite period and, at the con.
clusion of that term, return again to
the line, has been strenuously advo-
Gated by many of the best military
authorities in this country for years.
According to the provision, as it now
stands, the full effect of it will not
be worked out for several years, as it
is not proposed to make provision, if
it should be enacted into law, applica-
bic to the present members of the
staff corps above the rank of lieuten.
ant colonel.
Retirement of Officers.
Provision is made for the retire.
ment of any officer who has been sus-
pended from duty. This would apply
to General Eagan, commissary gen
eral.
Enlist Filipinos.
The president is authorized to en-
list and organize natives in the Phil
ippine Islands in an organization SINH
lar to the cavalry and infantry, to
number 10000, officers for such organ
ization to be selected from the regu-
lar army. When the natives by their
service and character show fitness
for command, the president is au-
thorized to make a provisional ap.
pointment in the grade of second and
first lieutenants.
A regiment of Porto Ricans is also
authorized.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Low Rates to the South.

Excursion tickets at reduced rates
are now being sold by the Chicago.
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway to the
prominent resorts in the south, in
GLIDING Jacksonville, Fla, Mobile, Ala.
New Orleans, La, Savannah, Ca, Eel
Paso. Tex, which are good for re-
turn passage at any time prior to June
list. 1901. Information regarding rates,
routes, time, etc., can be obtained on
application to any coupon ticket agent
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st Paul
Railway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
BANK EMPLoYE FOUND GUILTY.
Fifteen Thousand Dollars is Amount
of His Speculations

Chicago, Dec. 4.-William E. Dun
ton, formerly auditing clerk of the
Union National bank, today was found
guilty of the embezzlement of $4,000.
Sentence was not pronounced.
Dunton was an intimate friend of AS
sistant Teller George Forbes, of the
First National bank who committed
suicide some months ago. His books
showed discrepancy in the accounts.
1t is learned that dependency over
this shortage which was caused by
Forbes loaning money to Dunton on
the latter's promise he would repay
it Immediately, drove him into taking
his life
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Knox Engages the Beers.

London, Dec. Kitchener reports
from South Africa that the mounted
troops of General Knox We're engaged
all day Sunday with part of Dewet's
forces, north of Bethulie. The Beers
headed off, retired in a northeasterly
direction.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
AN ALDERMAN
SFNT TO PRISON
Said to Have Received Bride for Push.
ing Measure Thru council-eets
intermediate Term.

Indianapolis, Dec. 4-In the criminal
court today Jonn NJ. Higgins, mem
Der of the city council, was sentenced
to states prison for an indefinite term,
between two and fourteen years. Hig-
gins was convicted of offering to ac-
cept a bride, for promising to push a
measure thru the council.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Miners on a Strike.

Abba, Dec. Especially The min
ers of Lockman. six miles northeast
of Abba, are out on strike, and say
they will not enter the mine until the
operators meet their demands. The
disagreement is over the price to be
paid for removing the floor in the
main entry.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
James A. Winston Dead.

springeld, H., Dec. 4.-The death OF
James A. Winston, aged rs years, oc.
Cured in this city today. He was
clerk of the United States court for
Oklahoma during the administration
of Judge Springer. Death resulted
from diabetes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Home Seekers, excursions.

Oct. 2 and 16, November 6 and 20,
December and Is the Burlington
Route will sell round trip tickets, good
for 81 days at one fare plus $500 to
points west. south and southwest.
north and northwest, covering all
north, south and western states. For
full information call on or address w.
S. Parker, Ticket Agent. Union Depot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
SAYS HE is INNOCENT.
Eliza Booker Writes Letter for Pub.
LEGATION.

LEGATION.
Eliza Booker, Albia's alleged rapist,
who is in the Wapello county Jail
awaiting trial. has written letter to
an Abba paper in which he expresses
his views on mobs, ETC., and in which
he says he will be found, not guilty II
given fair and impartial trial. Book
er's trial will be commenced, accord
ing to the present arrangement, in
court Thursday, December 6. The let.
ter he wrote to the Union is as fol-
lows:
Booker's Letter.
ITO all whom it may concern, and
especially to the people OF Abba and
Monroe county, l desire to make this
statement, as l find that, you have
some eranks in your city, to wit:
George Kemble and Old Man Brown,
who works for the C. B. & @. as car
inspector.
AS to this man Kemble, who Is well
known to the people of Abba, who
does not support his family but let's
them live upon charity of the better
class, is he a fit subject to lead mob?
If he had been poor colored man
from the south, who thru ignorance,
know no better than to obey his mas.
ter, as We're many of my unfortunate
race, / would not have thought 1t
strange of him, but being white
man, born in a free and enlightened
country, with all liberty that our con-
stitution guarantees for mankind, 1T
seems to me if had, been born that
fortunate / would have had milk on
the brain instead of muddy water.
You said in your paper that you
had looked me up but could not find
anything detrimental tony character.
I thank you very kindly for the favor.
l have been in your city about FIVE
and that work has taken me into
such as those of Mrs. Dashiel, Mrs.
Homer Duncan, Mrs. Burdock, Mrs.
Hohson, Mrs. George, Mrs. Wat Hart
suck and others that might mention.
simply mention these names as
have been around these homes more
frequently than any others. | will
guarantee you that until this unfor.
tunate trouble that there was not a
gentleman or lady, white or colored
| in your city that would say one word
| detrimental TO my character or my
actions as a gentleman while in youl
| city.
II thank yourself and the Sheriff and
| governor, and all true citizens who
seem to have an interest in seeing
| that the law be upheld and justice be
done.
| In your paper of October 20 you
| stated that mob of $50 men were
| around the Jail seeking an opportu
nifty to take my life. The Union said
| rs. l say with a clear conscience
without fear of contradiction. that
there was not a true man in the mob
There is not law-abiding citizen in
this state OF any other that would en-
gage in a mob without knowing
whether or not the defendant was
guilty.
"All that / ask is true and just
trial in the case and know that vii
be found not guilty. as am innicen1
of the charge"
A public library is to be established
at Red Oak.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Eirst semi.Annual Dividend.

New York. Dec, 4.The directors of
the Chicago & Alton Railway Co., de-
clared today the first semi-annual diyi-
dend of two per cent on the new pre-
ferred stock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06

ting the telephone wires between here
and Jagua, but we have not been
bothered since. We expect to go back
to Jagua soon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
GIRL SUICIDES.
Was Despondont Over Failure to Get
An appointment.

An NPpuIHCmeHt.
Davenport, Dec. 4.-Miss Alice Kin
caid, 19-year-old school teacher re-
siding in Rock Island, committed sui.
eide by drinking carbolic acid. Miss
Kincaid recently moved from Gable, to
Rock Island with her parents. She
taught a term of school in the Camp
Creek district near Gable, and expect
ed to be reelected, but was not. This
preyed upon her mind until she ended
her life
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Iowa Pensions.

Iowa Pensions.
Criginal-Daniel Tressler, Story CT
ty, SIS. Restoration and increase-Jo.
names Alison ,(dead). Abaton, $12;
Henry Day (dead), Des Moines, SIT.
Increase---Jacob Leise, Charter Oak,
$40 Wn. H. Lehman, Des Moines, S.;
George F. Cook, Dublin, $12. Original
misunderstanding G. Weis, Morse,
So; Lizzie Day, Des Moines, IS; Mar
garet Balsinger. LeMars, IS; Maran-
da A. Heron, Boone, $12; Jane Lee
Stuart, So; Susan c. Davis, New York,
So; Susannall Myrick, Eddyville, S..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
EDDYvILLE PosToFFIcE.

Will Become Presidential January l.
Salary Increased.
Washington, Dec. 4.-The postof-
fees at Earlham and Eddyville will be-
come presidential on Jan. 1, and the
salaries of the postmasters will be
$1,000.
M. d. O'Connell, of Fort Dodge, was
today admitted to practice before the
supreme court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06

A public library is to be established
lat Red Oak. {
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06

Provisions are made for an increase
in the corps of the adjutant general,
jucge advocate, quartermaster, sub
sistnece, medical an dpay departments,
engineer signal corps and ordnance
bureau.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
payson News.

From Our Regular Correspondent
 Payson enjoyed several warm April showers this week.
 James Moore, the pioneer, was in last Monday after supplies.
 Gibson X Co. will have their "re- freShment stand" opened about the first.
 w. J. OBricn has opened up d ear penter shop in the old Brewery build ing.
 Several parties came in from Jerome during the week to prospect in the several districts
 William Craig came in during the week, secured supplies and went out to the Mazatzal group to make camp.
 The school trustees have accepted d school site, donated by Messrs. J. Chil- son and Marshall Azbill, consisting Of some acres.
 PaySon has declared herself sani- tary district for the week and the cit izens generally are cleaning up their premises.
 MT. L. P. Cole and family came up from Gisela Sunday last. The family will remain in Fayson few weeks while Pink does the rodeo act.
 Paul Vogel came in Tuesday last after supplies. MT. Vogel has the finest fruit farm in this section of Arizona. It is located on Webber creek and contains some 1900 trees.
 There have been several parties of Indians from the reservation passing through here, part of which have To- cated on the East Fork. They should be on the reservation.
 There has been so far but little in formation up this way as to political aspirations for the next general coun- tY election, but it is hoped by citizens generally that the conventions will ignore has beens.
 Payson has several little boys who are certainly very careless with fire arms -discharging them regardless of where they are or what they hit. A gentleman at PaysOna few days ago received part of a charge of small shot in the head, one shot striking just above the eye and went to the skull.
 Mir. Riebal, the mining man went up to Webber creek today Sunday in company with one of the owners to make thorough examination of the Grand Prize group.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
|. o. s. Social.

The new lodge of l. O. S., which is composed of some of the leading young men of Globe. and which is a local organization, gave a party fast Saturday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Pendleton. invi- tations had been issued and all who attended report having had very enjoyable time.
 The early part of the evening was spent in playing games, music, etc. At the midnight hour the merry par U retired to the Cottage House, where refreshments were served. Toasts were proposed by the different members or the lodge and responded to by the guests. The menu consisted of the following: Meats cold chick en, cold turkey, cold roast beef with sauces; salads--potato and lettuce: drinks tea, coffee and wine; deserts --ice cream and cake, confections.
 The dining room was artistically decorated with flowers, festooning and eyergreens. Following the sup per tally-ho ride was indulged in by several members of the party, after which the guests departed for their respective homes, each one wishing the lodge long life and prosperity.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
The Bank Of Globe.

The Bank of Globe opened it's doors for business on Tuesday morning, May l. and during the day received deposits amounting to 5000 which is certainly an excellent start and aug urs success. The bank is strong tinan- cially, having a paid up capital of s25,- 900, and responsibility of over sl00,0 ,000. The officers are: J. N. Porter, presi- dent: w F. Holt, cashier, and NJ. c. Taylor, assistant cashier.
 We were shown through the build ing on Wednesday and found it com plete in all its appointments. It is handsomely furnished, and affords every convenience for patrons. The most important piece of furniture is the Diebold burglar proof safe, which is all that its name implies and would defeat the efforts of the most expert cracksman to open it. The lock is a fine piece of mechanism, operated by an intricate time lock attachment. The vault in which the safe is kept will also be fitted at an early date with 100 safety deposit boxes for the use of customers. The Bank of Globe is in every respect complete institu- tion, and the BELT hope to see it prosper.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
For Sale.

The Haag orchard at the southern limit of the town of Globe, comprising about two acres under a high state of cultivation: about lG0 bearing fruit trees pears, apples. peaches, apricots and plums, of many choice varieties; also about 900 bearing grape vines Of the most desirable kinds. At the highest point of the orchard are two good wells, connected at bottom by tunnel, furnishing an ineXhaustible supply of water. Over one well is a large Aermoter windmill with double action pump, and in the other well is a steam jet pump connected with a boiler Of 12 h. ?. practically new. every thing complete. Also water tank of 1000 gallons capacity. From the tank situated near the eastern end of the orchard, the ground slopes grad ually, permitting of the easy flow of water to every part of the enclosure. This very desirable property will be sold at bargain for cash, or on one years time. Address, A. HAAG,
 3t Globe, Ariz.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
The Borques Murder Case.

The coroner's jury in the Borques murder case rendered verdict on Fri day last, to the effect that dec ased came to his death by the hand of a person unknown to the jury.
 On Saturday evening w.. T. Buck was arrested, charged with the mur. der, and on Wednesday last Jas. R. Riley was taken into custody. They were both in the employ of Sidow & Co.,, and on duty in the butchershor on the morning of the murder
 The prisoners were arraigned this afternoon, Buck, on the charge oi murder and Riley as an accessory. Their preliminary trial before Justice Whalley has been set for Monday, May II. The defendants are confined in separate cells in the county jail. It is generally understood that the officers are in possession of important evidence in addition to what was brought out al the inquest. E. ]. Ed wards has been retained to assist in the prosecution.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03
Notice 10 Knights.

Every Knight in good standing, whether member of Pinal Mountain Lodge or not, is cordially invited, and expected, to attend our Grand Lodge entertainment
 Tickets on sale with Bro. J. G. Old field, and should be purchashed as soon as possible. These tickets admit holder to the banquet, on Wednesday night, and ball on Friday night. For further information see ]. c. Oldheld or committee. J. c. EVANS, Chrm.
 GEO. R. HILL,
 TAYLOR FRUsH,
 NJ. FBUsn,
 ED KING.
 Committee.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03

The St. Johns Guild will have on hand from this date, for sale, ladies aprons, dressing saques, etc, chill dren's dresses and underclothing. Plain sewing solicited. Parties desiring the above articles will find it to their advantage to apply to our treasurer, Mrs. Warren Young or to any member of the Guild. Mrs. James Wiley, President.
Arizona silver belt., 1900-05-03

Mrs. Frank Julitl entertained last Tuesday evening at surprise party given in honor of Miss Mae Faull. The hours were spent very pleasantly in music, recitations and games, fol lowed with refreshments. The follow ing were present; The Misses Ilamms, Oldfelds, Faulls and Messrs. Butler, Hoyt, Tarr. Jacobs and Oates.