Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-13
TROUBLE WITH THE LATHERS
Demand an Increase Of Half a Gent a Yard,
Which is Not Granted
SHORT RAILROAD LINE IS PROFITABLE
County Treasures Bevies on Property
of Mutual Telephone Company
for $4,000 of Delinquent
Taxes.
tFrom a STAR correspondent.l

From a Staf 'Co~rrespondept)
DIES MONIES, May l2-CspeciaL)-omcers
OF the local union of the fathers this morn
ing caused to be published notices warn
Ing all members Of the Lathers' union from
Des Moines, stating that there Is trouble
here. 1t is found that while there has
been no general strike Of the fathers a
number are out. The union presented a
demand a few days ago for an increase in
the scale by a half cent a yard. Some
Of the builders were in favor of granting
the increase and others we're opposed.
Finally the majority OF the builders told
their men to continue work and they would
pay the increase and the matter would
be disposed of finally at a meeting to be
held very soon. Most OF the fathers con-
tinued at work, but yesterday, so 1t Is al
legged, a number OF fathers came here from
Omaha for the purpose of going to work
on certain jobs. When this was discovered
the workmen employed by four contractors
who had refused as yet to agree TO the ad-
vance in price, walked out. Today all
fathers were warned from the city and
unless a dehnit settlement is reached In
a day or two there will be a complete sus-
pension Of work in the building trades.
Iowa Crop Report.
The following is the Iowa crop report for
the week: This has been the most favor
able week OF the season for field work.
The average temperature has been about
normal, and the rainfall was generally
light during the six working days of the
week. Wherever the soil is dry enough for
blowing, preparations for corn planting
nave been vigorously pushed. A consider
able acreage is in readiness for planting,
and with favorable weather a big percent
age of the corn area will be planted before
the goth. The work of planting is already
well begun in all districts.
The condition Of the soil is quite variable,
but on the average it is not in as good
filth as usual In the planting season. Grass
and small grain crops are doing fairly
well. The growth of pastures and meadows
is generally in advance of former seasons.
Late reports as to the fruit crop are
much more cheerful in tone than last week.
The damage by frosts and freezing weather
is not nearly so great as the earlier re-
ports seemed to indicate. The northern
section will show but slight injury. In the
south and west cherries and plums suf-
fered greatest damage. The apple crop is
still quite promising.
Profitable short Railroad.
The annual report OF the Manchester g.
Oneida railroad was filed with the secre-
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The report shows that the company is
prosperous and the business. although
small. Is profitable. The company owns
less than eight miles of line in Delaware
county, with one sengine valued at 1900
and one passenger, car valued at 5000. the
~company's estimate Of total value being
$50. 900. The gross receipts for the year
were $~4,0e4.S0. the expenditures slo.046.59.
| and the net earnings s4.o1s.21, or an average
OF $472.60 per mile. The company has been
in operation nearly two years and the line
makes a freight connection for Manchester
with two railroads.
Levied ON Telephone Property.
The Mutual Telephone company, an In
dependent system in this city. which has
had a pretty hard struggle for existence,
has been unable or unwilling to pay its
taxes and the county treasurer has levied
on the property of the company and win
sell 1t at public auction. unless there is
some settlement effected. The county
treasurer claims 5000 OF unpaid taxes and
the company has not the money to liqui-
date. but the officials declare they will not
allow the sale to take place. 1t may re-
suit in a reorganization OF the company.
supreme Court Meets.
The May term of the Iowa supreme court
commenced today. A class of fifty young
men was turned over TO the law exam
lining board for the examination. Cases
were called for submission from the south
eastern part Of the state. The court rem
dered decisions as follows:
Henry Born against Home Insurance
TreichIer: affirmed by sherwin.
Bros, Hardin county, Judge whitaker;
affirmed by McClain;
q scott PiVmos atRbbs county 5Judees S Ssmmr:
affirmed by Deemer.
William Brett, appellant against John
c.. Clark, Clay county, Judge Quarton;
affirmed by the court.
Thomas Williams against Daniel Snyder.
appellant Howard county. Judge Hobson;
T. c. Hendryx against w. M. Evans, APP
pellsnt. Montgomery county. Judge Wade;
Lord. owen & Co, appellants. against
Harry L. Wood Wright county Judge
Whitaker; reversed by Bishop.
Excitement over a Mad Dog.
A dog supposed to be afhicted with rabies
ran wild through East Dies Moines this
morning and after biting a number of other
dogs was finally killed. The offending dog
seized other dogs in its way and literally
tore them TO pieces. A woman who re-
allied what was happening ran along the
street and warned children and others to
avoid the coming dog. 1t is not known
how many dogs were bitten by the one
affected, and it is feared there will be
further trouble. In another part OF the
city today a little girl, Lulu Frisk. was
bitten three times by a strangely acting
dog.
Loyal Legion Banquet.
The annual meeting of the Loyal Legion
OF Iowa was held this evening In this city
with about $50 members present. The Lee
gion has $40 members In the state and a
number were admitted today. Colonel G..
c. Horton Of Marshalltown, commander
OF the state Soldiers home, was elected
commander Of the Legion for the following
year. and Major s.. II. NJ. Byers OF this
city. senior vice commander.
Insurance Company sells.
Announcement was made today Of the
sale Of the National Life and Trust COM
pany OF this city TO the National Life In
surance Company OF the United States. OF
Chicago. and the business will be removed
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