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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-02
BEATEN BY THUGS
w. c. Richie Says He Was Robbed-HIs
Condition Is Now
Serlaus

w. G.. Richie 1920 Harriet avenue, is
jured skull. He says the injury was re-
ceived when two men held him up and
robbed him Of s23. He was found by
Patrolman Kisner on Washington avenue.
Richie is in serious condition, but it Is
thought that he will recover.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-04
In Memory of Harry Olson.

Died in DEBORAH, October 18TH, 1908.
Harry Olson, son of Mrs. Carrie Oh
son, aged II years. His illness lasted
but few days and the cause Of his
death was myelitis. He was a bright,
manly little fellow, kind to his play
mates and of cheerful disposition,
thoughtful for his mothers good, and
Industrious for a youth of his age.
He had many friends both in the pub
lie and Sabbath school who showed
their respect for him with their gifts
Of beautiful flowers which in life he
loved so dearly. The funeral was
held at the Congregational church and
was we'll attended. The remarks made
by Rev. Willett were very impressive
and comforting for the mother and
mourning relatives as we'll as all
others who listened to the discourses.
This little boy will be missed by his
circle of friends and schoolmates.
"Suffer little children TO come unto
me and forbid them not, for of such
is the Kingdom of heaven. +"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-04

An audience that packed the Grand
opera house listened to the concert by
the Schiller Quartette under the aus
pieces of the DEBORAH Lyceum Bureau
last Thursday evening. The concert
was one OF exceptional merit, and
was highly praised by the audience
The different Numbers were each rem
dered in manner that demonstrated
the high degree or proficiency OF the
singers, as we'll as the reader, and the
comical numbers served to furnish
spice for the program. All unite in
voting the second number Of the
course a splendid one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-04
GuIGc Ce.,auo'a
DEBORAH, IOWA, NOV. 1, 1903.
High School Notes.
Y HAIRY j. GREEN

The eighth grade English class is
taking notes on Poe's Gold Bug and
originating cover designs for them I'M
der the supervision of Miss Bissell anu
Mrs. Whitnell. The best work will
be sent to the st. Louis exhibition.
Mr.. Caldwell. the president of the
school board, was visiting here Thurs
day morning.
Phil. Hexom has drawn some fine
foot ball posters which are now on ex-
hibition IN Ben Bears show window
Twelve lecture-course tickets were
bought by the high school students.
The West DEBORAH school now en-
joys the same advantages in writing,
drawing and music that we do.
The pupils of Miss Daubney's room
were drawing pictures of boxes on the
blackbo for the drawing lesson,
when the teachers were quite surprised
when looking over the drawings, to
see printed on one of the boxes "Ben
Bear, DEBORAH, Iowa. -
Morry Daubney, Harry Weiser and
Will Shea are assisting Coach Fred
Goddard in training our foot ball team
for the rest of the season. The work
seems to he telling, for in the game
with Charles City Saturday our boys
won with the tremendous score of 49
to O.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-04
The Rankin Meetings.

a. g, Rankin, the molder orator,
held temperance meetings at the Con-
gregational church Sunday and Mon
day evenings aud Sunday afternoon,
each time speaking to large audiences
He was here in the interest Of tho
State Marshal Club of Iowa, organic
ing a local club in DEBORAH while
here. The purpose of the club is to
meet the expenses and stand behind
the movement toward the adoption of
the state marshal bill to be presented
to the coming legislature for corsid-
GRAFTON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-04
DEBORAH ~, Charles City 0.

The Charles City High School foot
ball team came to DEBORAH Saturday
afternoon and PLAYED the local high
school eleven, receiving about the
same treatment that the boys have
given all their opponents this year. 1t
was simple game of how fast our boys
could pile up the scores. Charles
City wasn't in it a minute. When
time was finally called the score Was
40 TO 0 in our favor.
Following is the lineup:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-04
Another Endorsement.

Burr Oak, Iowa, Oct. 2G, '03.
Mr.. b. j. Reynolds,
DEBORAH, Iowa.
l wish to acknowledge receipt of
the photos. They are very good Your
kindness shall be remembered.
Very truly yours,
42-2 T., Il. Cratsenberg.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-04

Gall and see our line of second
hand stoves. Thirty-fve to select
from. l.. r.. Morrison.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-11-04
DEBORAH.
Chas. City.
The Schiller Quartet.

Daubney, Umpire; Hansell, Referee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
DRUG CLERKS MEETING.

Some of the Members Not Satisf3es4
 With Action Taken at Last Meeting. What promises to be a warm and interesting meeting of the Drug Clerks
 union will be held tonight. A number of the members of the union are dis satisfied with the action taken at the
 last meeting, when the local union severed it's connection with the national
 association and incidentally with the | Central Labor union of this city. An effort Is being made. so it is said, by A. Barton Cross and several other 1 members of the union to form new association. Cross was one of the del- egates from the Drug Clerks union to
 the Central Labor body, of which he is secretary. The clerks apepared to be
 very much divided on the question
 Dissension has appeared in the ranks.
 One of the members said to-day: '.Yes,
 l understand efforts are being made to form a new union. Some light on this
 subject may be given at the meeting
 tonight. l understand that some
 members are dissatisfied with the
 unions withdrawal from the national
 association and that several of them have been talking of forming new
 union and becoming affiliated with the national association and also with the Central Labor body. One or two lead CTS in this movement were also leaders . in the movement to withdraw from the national association. What has caused their change of opinion Inside of a week I don't know. know that the unfon's withdrawal has caused
 much comment of an unfavorable ma ture; but it was not due to any opposi- tion to unionism that we withdrew. but because we thought we could form a state association of drug clerks more easily by doing so. If certain mem- bers were opposed to the action taken they should have spoken out at the meeting and then perhaps such action might not have been taken"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
THEY DIDN'T KNOW MARSH
Deputy Sheriffs Even Looked
 Him in the Eye.

Superintendent Wales Finally Recog.
 nized the Trolley Striker, Who Was
 Seated in the, Court Room-Marsh
 Then Took His Seat With the Other
 Prisoners.
 A very peculiar thing in connection with the trial of the accused men took brace Ill the court room this morning. and some of the deputy sherfffs are get ting the laugh from their friends be- cause of the incident The state and outside the state has been searched high and low for David 0. Marsh who was wanted on the same charges as were preferred against his comrades. Ihe last heard of Marsh, so the author ltles, had been saying, was that he was hI1ng on an engine on some railroad in Connecticut. Notwithstanding the dil. igent search made by Sheriff Rig hey and others, Marsh was not found. and he disappeared as if the earth had swallowed him. Before court opened thls morning William Barrett, Dresi- dent of the trolleymen's union. walked lnto the court room accompanied by a gentleman who did not seem to attract any unusual attention. They took seats outside the railing and listened To the arguments that were being put up by the lawyers. Finally some one discovered that the gentleman with Presldent Barrett was no other fhan the missing Marsh. Instantly the whisper went around the court room that Marsh was sitting among the spec tators. The deputy sheTiffs at once became interested. Sheriff Sweeney of Naugatuck looked around the room and even COOK a look at Marsh, but could not identify the missing man. Former Deputy Sheriff Rigney was called in. and he also failed, although hfs eagle eye scanned every face present. Bar rett and Marsh during all this time were enjoying the discontinue of the sherlffs, and so were several of those present who were wise to the situation. superintendent Wales of the trolley company was sent for and after 1oolx around he nodded his head toward MaFsh, and the latter and Barrett arose as soon as the identification was com paete and walked toward the box where the Other prisoners were. Then Marsh surrendered himself and smiIing1y foolS hls seat with his comrades. Marsh nas noG been very far away while search was being made for him. but ne could not see why he should be com pelled to finger in jail for a few weeks awaiting his trial. He knew he could not furnish the large bond required ana he referred to lay low and present nlmself ln,, for trial when the day arrived. This plan was carried out to fhe Iaffa,. only both, he and Barrett wanted fo nave a little fun at the expense of sfhe sleurns Who were on his trail before he walked into the pen, and this was done to nicety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
CITY NEWS

Sheriff John B. Doherty to-day was presented by his friends with a huge floral horseshoe bearing the words Good Luck"
 Edward J. Finn of this city is one of the delegates to the national con- vention of the Knights of Columbus, which opened in New Haven to-day.
 J. Matt Sullivan, a former clerk at Duncan's pharmacy, who has been i'll at his home in Thompsonville for some time, was brought to the Waterbury hospital for treatment last night.
 James F. Mullen, the popular clerk at James E. Harringtons night cafe, and Miss Mary Burdock, were married this morning at S:30 at the Sacred Heart church by the Rev Father Shel- ley.
 The local theatrical season was brought to an end on Saturday night with the vaudeville performance at Jacques opera house. Both Polls and Jacques theaters had 8 prosperous sea- son. Many star attractions were pro- duced at Poli's during the season and were we'll patronized. The best in the vaudeville line was offered at Jacques, and the public showed theiP apprecia- tion of the offerings of MT Jacques and MT Poli by patronizing the opera house in large numbers. Vaudeville was, in- deed winner during the past season. Though the season at both houses was prosperous, it would have been much more so only for the trolley strike. MT Jacques said last night that the re ceipts of both theaters had been af- fected to the extent of $1O,O0O by the trolley strike. If there had been no strike $10,O00 more money would have been received at the box offices of the theaters than there was under the cir cumstances. The theaters will remain closed until Labor days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
THE STRIKERS STATEMENT.
We'll Known Engineer Says Free Tro

ley Tickets Are Distributed.
 The strikers executive committee is- sued its 143rd daily statement this af- ternoon, as follows:
 "Oh, yes," said friend of ours last night, more people are riding on the cars now than there were on January 18th last, sbut don't you think for a moment that each rider now means a nickel for the company as it did when you were running those cars" The speaker was a well known engineer in one of the factories, who informed us that he had been offered a bunch of free tickets for the use of himself and friends, but had politely refused the offer. How ssmore such eases as this there are, we can only imagine. People in the eastern section are be- ginning to get up in arms over the dis graceful scenes enacted on some of the cars. Women of unsavory reputation have been riding with the strike breakers and few nights ago one of them, while the car was waiting at the switch near the Sacred Heart church, donned the conductors cap and creat- ed a scene by ringing the gong wildly l and attracting quite 8 crowd to the scene. And still the public is given to understand from some quarters that the trolley company is the abused par ty at present and the taxpayers are being asked to spend another $2,O0O to afford better police protection to the company. If more police are needed at present it might be wise fo have them placed where such scenes of rev elry take place as the one above men fioned Most of the outbursts which have taken place here since the strike can be traced ito such outrageous arro- gance as the one which took place on East Main street.
 The members of our executive con- mittee, Messrs Cornelius Horgan, Mi chae1 J. Robinson and Howard Dennis, have recently received numerous con- trfbutions from friends of our cause, each of which has been acknowledged by the union through the secretary. We wish at this time to thank them all publicly. To friends who have asked where they can communicate with us concerning matters regarding our strike, we will state that we have 8 letter box, No 764.
 The members of our union who went on trial in the superior court to-day arrived here at 9:22 this morning. They were carried to the court by George Began. one of our brothers, who re- gently went into the hack business. At the court each of our boys was pre- sented with a bouquet from Mrs Gary, the lady who slapped an Insulting strike breaker in the face some time ago. All of our boys appeared bright and cheerful, notwithstanding the ex- tra few days of confinement accorded them by the bench warrants issued so suddenly about ten days ago. They have been ably supplied with skilled attorneys who will fight to the last ditch to see that full justice is accord ed them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
DANBURY GETS SCHOOL.
Mn gritty Report Adopted-Attempt to
 Bring Up Savings Bank Bill.

Mn ,rity Report Adopted-Attempt to
 Bring Up Savings Bank Bill.
 Hartford, June 2.-An attempt was made to reconsider the savings bank investment bill in the house to-day by MT Warren of Lyme. MT Staub of New Milford raised the point that MT Warren was not in the house to vote when the bill was passed the other day. Mir Banks of Fairfield added that members of the house should at tend to the states business and re- main at the capitol to vote. The re- mark was applauded and MT Warren sat down.
 At 1:3O the long proposed debate over the passage of a bill creating a state normal school in Danbury began. The committee on education present ed a favorable report on the measure, while the committee on appropriations was against it. MT Wells of Newing- ton favored the bill and said that the only reason the committee on education was not unanimous for the bill was because the senate chairman, MT Tracy of Waterbury, refused to report any bill for normal school unless the school went to Waterbury.
 The minority report of the commit tee on appropriations was adopted To- eating the school in Danbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
A. w. Machen will Be Batled.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-In order that there may be no delay in bringing the case of A. w. Machen, the accused superintendent of the free delivery di- vision of the post office department, to trial on the charge of bribery, the wit nesses against MT. Machen will be sent before the federal grand jury tomor- row. It is expected that true bill will be found this week. MT. Machen will probably be admitted to bail, and the authorities will give him no more con cern until the case is called. Postmas- ter General Payne has denied the re- port that there has been rascality fn the rental of post office locations in the state of New York and that the gov ernment had been defrauded out of ex- cess rentals to the amount of $500, ,O0O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
"AL|E OUT OF WHOLE CLOTH"
Assistant Postmaster Heath Re-
 plies to Charges.

He Tells Why Mrs Winans Made
 Charges Against Department-He
 Also Says That There Was No Hon.
 orary Roll.
 Washington, June 2.-Postmaster General Payne to-day made public the letter of former Assistant Postmaster General Perry s. Heath in reply to the charges made by s. w. Tuiioch of this city, formerly cashier of the Washington City postoffice. The let ter follows. Among other things MI Heath said:
 'T thank you for your courteous let ters of the 18th and 20th instant, call. ing my attention to certain assertions Of one $. W. Tulloch, ex-cashier of the Washington postotfice, and also the / statement of Mrs Winans. formerly Of Ohio, who Is quoted as saying thai she was carried upon the rolls of the Washington office with the understand ing that she was not 10 render service to the government.
 If Mrs Winans did not render ser vices equivalent to >compensation she received her superior officers were deceived. did not know the woman when she was appointed and had nc personal interest in her. Her name was amongst the large number always on my desk and recall tRat she was well recommended for a position. She was reported to me by my chief clerk as being persistent in her demands for promotion, or more desirable work. Ne. cessarily I could not follow the details Of the work of postoffice clerks; I was compelled to trust my subordinates and to rely upon postmasters. We had change of administration, war, the Americanizing of an immense foreign service, and the taking over of vast expanses of new territory. But I mastered as many details as possible, and I proudly hold myself responsible for all that did, for the humble part took in the work of the department
 ''The fntimatfon thaF there was an honorary roll,' upon which persons were placed for political or personal or other purposes than good service is a lie out of whole cloth. as are most of the imputatfons of Tullocfr.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02

acy to injure the trolley company. The defense objected to this. They did not like the idea of allowing any charge to hang fire. The matter was finally settled by putting all of the ac- cused to plea on the information filed a week ago. The accused were then called and Marsh to the surprise of al ] answered from the docket and equally to the surprise of all Brearton did not answer and MT Williams asked that his bond be called immediately, but MT Kennedy objected. Brearton was present when court suspended fol lunch at o'clock and no one could ac- count for his absence on resuming Marsh was arrested at noon. He was in the court room all the morning 8 very interested spectator.
 Court suspended operations while sheriffs and lawyers searched every where for the absent Brearton. His absence caused the widest conjecture After a wait of an anxious ten min utes MT Hamilton smilingly produced him.
 The accused were then put to plea and each answered "not guilty
 The charges were assault with intent to murder conspiracy to assault, and conspiracy to injure the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Go. There were four counts in the charges of conspira- cy.
 The jurors were then challenged in dividually.
 Some of the questions asked by the defense were:
 Do you own stock in the Connect cut Railway and Lighting Co?'
 Do you belong to any organization of manufacturers or employers?"
 r Are you prejudiced against labor unions?' tt-
 Have you read much of these cases?''
 Could you impartially hear these cases?'' .s 7 The question as to owning stock in the trolley company was not looked upon favoraibly by the court -t.{
 The defense claimed that 8 juror owning stock in the trolley company or in any manufacturing concern might be preiudiced against a labor or ganiza'tion.
 The following were excused on be- half of Winnegar: Evelyn o. Pardee, Harry Peck, David A. Lomsbury of Bethany, o. l.. Terrell of Cheshire, Samuel A. Hale, George F. Tyler, also of Cheshire, Robert H. Norton, Gull ford This juror was accepted by the defense and excused by the state. There was a dispute immediately. The defense claimed the state did not ex- cuse the juror until after he had been accepted by them. The court settled the wrangle by ruling against the de- fense. An exception was taken. Lin us w. Kirk, Hamden, excused, Will liam Strain, Charles D. Horsfall, Willis Benham and Clarkson H. Meigs. Madi~ son: James Walkley. Frank H. Dunlap, ilford; E. B. Baldwin.
 The following were accepted Charles Gillette, Cheshire; Luther F. Rowland and Henry H. Griswold, Guilford; Wilbert H. Potter, Guilfords
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
THE CLOSING EVENING
Committees Appointed to Look After
 the Affair by the 0. w. A.

the AHa1r by the c. W. A.
 A large number of the members of the Catholic Women's association at tended the meeting in the chapel in St Patrtck's hall last evening The clos Ing entertainment and sociable with exhibition of work will take place on Friday of this week. An admission fee of 9 cents will be charged, and there will be whist and dancing after the entertainment. All friends of the association are invited to be present. The entertainment is in the hands of Miss Minnahan, the teacher of elocu- tion, assisted by her class, and other committees were appointed as follows: General committee, the Misses A. J. Corden, Julia Becton, Mary Bowling Mary Kenny and Annie Cavanaugh: reception committee, Mrs E. w. Nc Donald, Mrs T. J. Kilmartin. Mrs Hayes, Mrs Mark Leyden, Mrs H. J. Crane, Mrs T. W. Fitzmaurice and Mrs J. E. Russell; class work committee, Miss Egan and class; whist committee. Miss Katherine Sullivan. Miss Kather- inc Mcfarland, Miss Katherine Me- Guire. Miss Nora MeAvoy. Miss Mary McNellis, Miss Margaret Sweeney. Miss Jennie Cull1ane, Miss Loretta Henebry and Miss Nellie Calvin; re- freshment committee, Miss Mary Olaf fey, Miss Anna Keenan, Miss Julia O'Brien, Miss Ella White and Miss Etta White.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
TIE X. OF (. CONVENTION.
Nearly One Hundred Delegates
 in New Haven To-Day

Order Is In Flourishing Condition as
 Shown By the Various Reports-The
 National Headquarters Will Be One
 of the Chief Events of This Session.
 New Haven, June 2.-Nearly 100 del- egates representing the various state councils of the Knights of Columbus met in Warmer hall at 10 o'clock to-day for the opening of the twenty-first an- nual convention of the National coun- cil of the order. The convention will continue two days. Among the impor- tant matters to be brought to the at- tention of the convention is the ap- pointment of a commission to purchase site and erect a building which shall be the national headquarters of the Knights of Columbus. It is probable that this city will be chosen for the building, as the headquarters of the order have been located here since its founding. A committee appointed at the last convention to consider the ad- visibility of reducing the level insur- ance premium rate for members 6O years of age and over, will make it's report. When the step-rate plan was put into effect on January 1, 1902, some of the older members of the order in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Con- necticut appealed for relief, declaring that the step-rate resulted in a hard
 ship for them. For a year the com mfttee has had the matter under con- sideratiOn, and it's report is expected to be exhaustive and conclusive.
 Following the formal opening of the convention the committee on creden- tals reported the presence of ninety of the~ ninety-six delegates entitled to seats. Supreme Knight Edward l.. Hearn of South Birmingham, Mass
 then presented his annual address.
 At the conclusion of the reading of the supreme knights address National Secretary Daniel ColweM of New Ha- ven gave a report for the year ending December 31, 1902.
 National Secretary Daniel Colwell's s report showed the total membership on December 31, 1902, as SS993,. of which number 34,5S6 were insured members. This was total net gain during the year of 1O,5O7 members, in cluding S,711 associate members. The number of councils December 31, 1902, was 687, while on May 1, 1903, the number was 726. The death rate per one thousand members computed on the average membership of 1902 was .721.
 Reports of other national officers and special committees occupied the re- mainder of the session.