Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-25
SAY HE VIOLATED An INJUNCTION

United Mine Workers Organizer Tells
How He Ran AfouI of Virginia
Court-Was Arrested While Riding
on Train.
Keb, March 24.-(Special) 1.-The
United Mine Workers Journal says
editorially that John Haddow, former
ly justice of the peace here, is in Jail
in Lynchburg, Virginia, on the charge
of contempt of court. Mr.. Haddow is
a general organizer for the United
Mine Workers and it seems talked I'M
ion doctrine to non-union men at Nor
ton, Va. Previously the court had is
sued blanket injunction setting apart
the land of the coal company as ex-
empt from operations of the U. M. w.
A. and its agents. Mr.. Haddow and a
companion were accused of transgress
ing and were committed for contempt
MI. Haddow explains the situation in
the following letter:
1--WE were arrested at Appalachia
while riding on the train going to at
tend a meeting of miners and mine la
bo-ers who belonged to our organiza-
ton. The arrest was made by United
States deputy marshals, and it looked
as though they were arresting two not
ed criminals. The charge against us
is violation Of injunction and conspir-
acy to iniure the business relations be-
tween the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke
Company (Teceiver) and their, en-
ployes. The truth is we never were le
gally enjoined, and never entered on
the company's property, as our meet
ing house was at another place, away
from the mines. We believe their OBJ
ieet in getting us out of the way had
a double purpose. First to intimidate
their employees from becoming United
Mine Workers, and. second, TO lessen
the delegation to the Huntington con-
vention, and We hope that both Of
1their ncfarious schemes will be frus-
trated and Justice done to the apostles
of Our gospel. Our trial is set for
April IL, and we intend to try and get
change TO another court, that will be
more nearer to the scene of action, as
it will be less expensive and more con-
venlent for the witnesses to attend.
and the chances will be better for
fair and impartial trial, and if we get
that we viii come clear as at all times
we have told the boys to keep within
the bounds of the law, and particularly
did We impress on their minds not to
carry any firearms, concealed or other
wise And the charge says we told
the men to take their guns and use
them if necessary. Hoping to be sue
cessful in our trial and in perfecting
our organization, We are yours, etc"
Other iSeh News.
Fred Weston was summoned home
to Fremont Wednesday, owing to the
illness of his wife
The many Eeb frierds join with the
bereayed mother of Harry Arnold in
the loss of her son. He was engaged
as clerk in the company store here
when taken sick While here he
boarded with Mr.. and Mrs. R.,eWil.
liams who xtend sympathy to the
bereaved mother in her sorrow
James Campbell, mine inspector of
Ottunlwa, was in town a short time on
Thursday on business Mr.. Campbell
will retire on April l. He has held
the position for eight years. and will
accept the position of general manager
Of the Roseland coal company, which
has mines in Ottumwa. At present
this company is working twenty-five
mines. Mr.. Campbell hopes to in
crease the force to 1875 miners within
the next three months. He has 100
acres of tested coal land which has
never been opened up. Jim's many
friends will be pleased TO learn of the
strides he has made in the mining bus
mess. His aged parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Ira Campbell, who are among the re-
spected citizens of Monroe county, are
living retired life in Abba
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis
on Friday morning, son.
p. G.. Reese, who has been sick fol-
some time. returned to his duties as
head clerk in the company store last
Monday.
The mines of this place crafty appre
este the way in which the Courier
prints the daily report of the state
convention. Mr. Powell is to be con
graduated on the fairness of his daily
report The dCourier has the distin
guished honor of having the only re
porter admitted to the conference.
William Bane, assessor for Richlant
township, was III town on Friday com
plotting his work as assessor.
Thomas Summer and Will Richit O.
Ottumwa, We're in town on Friday or
business. 4
Frank Brown is putting an addition
to his store on Main street this week
A. j. Anderson, of Colfax, was il
town Friday on business.
y Mat Mier and wife,of Ottumwa, were
in town on Saturday.
John Roland township trustee, was
in townEon Saturday on official bust
ness Uncle John is one of the stauncf
republican farmers of Richland town
ship. "
Martin Wood the delegate from her,
to the Des Moines convention spen
Saturday home with his wife, He re
ports a very interesting time at tn,
joint conference of operators and min
ers.
Mrs. Douglas Carr of the countr,
spent Saturday in town the guest o
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Carr, on Wate
street.
James Johnson of Iowa City was il
town on Saturday, on business.
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