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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10

Chicago. Aug. 9.-Following the lead
of the telegraph operators employed by
the Western Union Telegraph company
in Chicago. who went on strike last
night because they were asked to
work with non-union men in Los An
geles. the telegraphers in nine other
cities throughout the United States
quit work today. The 500 men EN-
ployed by the Postal Telegraph COM
pany in Chicago. who belong to the
same local of the Commercial union
as the Western Union and who de
clare that their working conditions
with the company are unsatisfactory,
took advantage of the situation and
quit tonight at 6 O'Clock.
Thirty-five Out of 1900.
With the waIkout of the Postal en-
ployes Chicago tonight is left with
about thirty-five telegraphers endeav-
oring TO transmit the business of both
telegraph companies. where under nor
NAL conditions fully LOO men are nee
essary to do the work.
The other Western Union offices
which became involved in the tTou-
BILE today. together with the number
of men who quit work, are:
Salt Lake City SO: Helena, 40: Kan
sas City. $50: Dallas 1O5: Fort Worth
Tex. 40; Colorado Springs, 10; Den
yer SO.
In New Orleans the men employed
by the Postal Telegraph company to-
night left their keys to enforce de-
mands made on the company several
weeks ago
Strike Not General.
Late tonight the general situation
had cleared somewhat, and where
earlier in the day it appeared as if the
strike of the commercial men would
be universal all over the United States,
the indications now are that no fur
Their strikes will occur. for the pres
ent at least. Under orders from Ma
tional President Small of the teleg-
raphers' organization, National Secre-
Continued on Page 2.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
MURDERER CAUGHT
AT PENDLETON. ORE

Portland, Ore, Aug "a special 10
the Oregonian from PendletOn. Ore.
SAYS.
Ed. Gossen, wanted at The Dalles on a
charge OF numbering Ernest Bonomi
early Monday morning last was arrested
mere today by Sheriff Taylor. He was
betrayed by Mrs. BOnomi, who. il is al
legged, had arranged to marry Cfosseu in
case BonOmi was killed. Gossen came
here from Silver City, Idaho a couple
OF weeks ago. He worked "a few days
and then went to The DalleS He re-
turned to this neighborhOOd a day or two
ago and came into town today. Not Sus-
pectinS anything he called at the posi-
office for his mail. The officers Were no.
titled and he was soon under arrest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
SCRIPTS ESTATE WINS
FROM JAMES S. SWEENEY

Detroit Aug. S.-Judge Brooks of the
Wayne circuit court. today handed down
his decision in the suit brought by James
5 Sweeney of Detroit against William A.
Scripps and Edward W. Scripps. admin
istrators of the estate of the late George
H. Scripps the estate of James r. ScripDs
of Detroit Edward W Scripps of Mira
NOR Cal, and William A. Scripps of
Altadena. Cal, to test the validity of an
agreement entered into between the
plaintiff and defendants whereby the
plaintiff claimed the right to purchase
at a stipulated price certain shares of
stock in the Detroit Evening News assO-
citation. which would give him a large
interest in that corporation. Judge Brooks
held that the contract on which the agree
meut was based was void from the time
IL was made and dismissed Sweeney s
hill of complaint.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
OPERATORS OUT FROM
CHICAGO To THE COAST
Western Union Has Sure Enough Fight On Its
Hands and the Postal Is Also
Involved.
Salt Lake TeegrapherS Quit Almost to Man-NeW Workers
Waiting for Orders to Strike.

Following the strike of the Western Union operators Chicago the
employees of the Postal also left their places The trouble
spread rapidly to other cities and City Denver Butte Helena
Dallas Orleans and Salt Lake operators upon
the streets.
Meetings have been called various other points and
strike of egaphe prospect unless settlement at Ohce
New York awaiting orders from headquarters
will hold meeting Sunday to formulate their grievances
The strike in Salt Lake involves about oyy Western Union
The wakout occurred at 130 o'clock Friday afternoon Only the
manager and the day chief operator work late hour
night The the strike in Salt Lake the refusal the
pany work mpoye who had declined to Chi
cago wire, which the operator claimed to be unfair
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
LAND FRAUD TRIAL.
Indication that Or. Perrin Is Going
to "Squeal' on Benson.

San Francisco, Aug. 9-The trial of
John A Benson and DR.. Z. b. Perrin for
alleged conspiracy against the United
States government was commenced before
Judge DeHaven and jury in the United
States district court this morning.
George c. Hunt, a government secret
service agent. was the first witness. and
from his examination it would seem that
I'm the defense to be made by Perrin; his
alleged accOmplice, Benson, will not be
spared. Attorney Dunno brought out
from Hunt the details of conversation
with DIR. Perrin in which the latter com
planned that he had not been treated right
by Benson in the matter Of the agreement
that he was out money and scrip for
which he had received nothing in return
from Benson.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
HAYWOOD HAS GRAVE DOUBTS ABOUT
GENUINENESS OF FIND OF GEN. WELLS

after the murder, but denied having COM
mitted the act. According to Wells
Adams told him St. John and six Austri-
ans beat up Barney the night of the muir
der.
Adams confessed TO killing Arthur Col
Inns it is said
William ID. Haywood, secretary treas
urer of the Western Federation of Miners.
intimated in an interview today that in
his opinion the skeleton found at Teilu-
ride was not genuine nor discovered in
good faith. lie said the renewed enforce
ment of the card system at Cripple Creek
since his acquittal at Boise indicated an
intention IN the part of the mine owners
to continue war upon the federation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
RIOTOUS SOLDIERS,

San Francisco. Aug. 9.-Soidiers of the
Twenty-fifth infantry, the cOlored organ
izatiOn that figured in the Brownsville
riot, created disturbance on the Bar
barry Coast" here tonight and at one time
it was feared a riot would result The
riot call was sounded for extra police and
eighteen of the negroes were arrested on
charges of disturbing the peace
The Twenty-fifth, which has been sta
toned at the Preside for some months
will leave tomorrow for the Philippines on
the TRANSPORT Crook
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10

Denver Aug. 9.-Contrary to the report
of last night. according to a News spec
iaI from Telluride, Colo, DR.. S. Lord.
dentist failed TO identify the teeth in
the skeleton found on Wednesday by Gen
eralf Buckley Wells as those of W ].
Barney, the miner who is said to have
been murdered in 1901 because Of his
known hostility TO the Western Fedora
ton of Miners. DR.. Lord discontinued
keeping a reco. of his work before he
filled a tooth for Barney. but he remem-
bers that the only filling in Barney s
teeth was one in an upper back molar.
General Wells, IN an interview pub
lIshed in the News, declares Steve Adams
admitted burying the body two years
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
FAST TRAIN DITcHED.

Chicago. Aug 9.-The Twentieth Cen
turv train. westboupd on the Lake Shore
railroad met with an accident today near
Chesterton. Ind. A heavy freight train.
eastbound parted when not far from
Chesterton. and the rear part of the
train "buckled." throwing several cars on
the veStbound track The Twentieth
Century train came along and struck the
freight cars which had been thrown in
the way. Two cars of the passenger train
were deraied. No passengers were in
jured The Twentieth Century, was de-
layed about three hours in reaching this
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
DIFFERENCE is SLIGHT.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The relative speed
of the big battleships Connecticut and
Louisiana has been finally and formally
established and upon the face of the re-
turns the private-built boat Louisiana APP
pears TO have slightly the better record.
Her speed record, established year ago,
is given as 1S.S23 knots, made on a four
hour continuous test. her propel1ers max
ing 127.6S revolutions per minute. The
Connecticut completed a four-hour trial
today Her average speed is announced
as 1878 knots an hour.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
SHEA DEFEATED.

Boston, Aug 9.-The contest for the
presidency of the Team Drivers and
Helpers International union was settled
today by the election of Daniel J. Tobin
of Boston.
Cornelius p. Shea of Chicago, president
for four years. was defeated. The vote
was: Tobin 104; Shea. "a. Thomas Hughes
of Chicago was reelected general secre-
tary-treaSurer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
JUDGE GROSSCUP ALLOWS STANDARD
OIL COMPANY WRIT OF ERROR ASKED

of the fine imposed by Judge Lands, in
order TO secure the government, pending a
stay of execution in the judgment. The
assignment Of error contained 1l6 cita-
TONS which Judge Lands is said to have
erred in his decision during the trial.
Judge Grosscup allowed the writ of er-
rOr. Action upon the writ of supersedeaS
was delayed pending the determination Of
the amount OF The bond the company IS
required TO file The attorneys for the
oil company were directed to inform the
court Of the financial responsibility of the
company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10

Chicago, Aug 9.-The attorneys for the
Standard Oil company today filed the
compa1y's assignment of errors in the
United States district court. They then
went before Judge Grosscup in the United
States circuit court of appeals and made
application for IAN appeal, writ of err
ror. and superSsdeas.
The Standard Oil attorneys cOntended
that the supersedeas should be granted
upOn n bond hO larger than sufficient to
cover the costs. 1t was claimed By the
government, however, that the bond
should be fixed at S29. 2I0 900. the amount
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
STARVED HIMSELF.

San Francisco. Aug. 9.-August Rodri-
euez, who shot Manuel Madrid for taking
his wife from him, died in the hospital
this morning While in prison he refused
to take food up to the hour of his death,
merely moisteniEg his lips with water.
DIR. Pinkham declares he died from weak
ness induced by strangulation and supple
mented by starvation Marie Rodriguez,
who was slashed with razor by Rodri-
guez after the killing of Madrid. is in a
eyitical condition at a local hospital.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
EARLY TRIAL FOR MAeILLs.

Clinton, ILL.,, Aug. 9-Circuit Judge
Cochran today allowed the petition of the
defense for the immediate trial of Fred
Magill and his wife. Fay Graham Magiu
who are under indictments charging re-
sponsibility for the death of Mrs Pet
Magill. the first wife of MagiH The Ma
gills are at liberty on 5000 bonds pending
the trial
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
FOREMAN MUST
BE DISCHARGED
BoiIermakers at Los Angeles
Refuse to Settle Strike Upon
Any Other Terms.
STRIKE LIKELY TO SPREAD
MEN AT OGDEN AWAITING DE-
VELOPMENTS.


= Los Angeles. Aug. 9.-Unless the \
= demands of the striking boilermak- +
= eTs on the Pacific division are grant =
y ed within twenty-four hours dras- 4
y tic measures are promised by the +
+ international organization of boiler y
= makers. President George F. Dunn y
= from Kansas City Mo-. telegraphs +
= the committee in conference that all y
y bOilermakers on the Hartman lines +
y will be called out if the demands are +
y not granted. l.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
THE DEATH RECORD.
Prof. &. c. White.

White. principal of the Central High
school. with which institution he had been
connected since 1872, died at his home
here today, aged II years. He was one
of the best educators in the west.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
OPIUM DENs CLOSED.

Canton China Aug 9.-In accordance
with the imperial decree recently issued,
all the opium dens in Canton were closed
today without disturbance. The new de-
parture caused general rejoicing through
out the city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
BRITISH BARK WRECKED.

Punta Arenas, Strait of Magellan. Aug
9-The British bark Glencairn. Captain
Nichol from Rochester. England. for Sc
attic. has been wrecked off San PaOIo.
Two of the crew were drowned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
OTHERS MUST COME IN.

Montgomery, Ala. Aug. Ex-Governor
Conner today indicated his intention to
force the other railroads to follow the
Southern and put into effect the lowered
freight and passenger rates.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
UNION PEOPLE GET CHURCH.

Atlanta Ga. Aug. 9.-The supreme court
of Georgia today awarded the property
of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in
Atlanta to that part of the membership
which upholds the union of the Presby-
terrain churches.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
MAssAcREp BY REBELS.

Batavia. Island of Java, Dutch East In
dies. Aug. "a detachment of infantry.
commanded by two lieutenants, has been
massacred by rebels in the Mort district
of the island OF Celebes The victims
including some cOnvicts, numbered forty
five
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
HEAVY MOORISH LOSSES.
From 1900 to 1000 Fanatics Killed
During the Fighting.

Paris, Aug. "a report here today
from Admiral Philibert off Casablanca,
Morocco, probably forwarded from his
Continued on Page 5.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
GUESTS OF ROOSEVELT.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Attorney General
BOnaparte had luncheon with President
Roosevelt today. Other luncheon guests
of President Roosevelt today included
William Allen White.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
EN- pioyes Hold Meeting.

No sooner had the strike at the West
ern Union taken place than President
Palm led his men to Federation of La
Dor hall. where the matter was threshed
out for two hours. Mr.. Palm explained
the causes leading up TO the present diff
ficulty. many of which are technical iu
character. Suggestions were made with
Continued on Page 2.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10

Never buy an article having name
or trade mark similar 20 the one you
have seen advertised, even though the
dealer tells you the article is just as
good. OF course he makes a larger
profit on the substitute Protect, your,
own interests and insist on getting
what you ask for
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10

Most original advertising wording.
like bottle of beer with the cork
pulled, doesn't seem so good the next
morning. Rusty Mikes Diary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-10
FANATICS AGAIN |
PRESS FORWARD
Attempt of the MoorS to Invade
CaSabIanca RepulSed With
Heavy Loss.
MORE HORRIBLE DETAILS
JEWS SLAUGHTERED AND WON.
EN- MALTREATED.

= Casablanca, Aug. 9.-The Moors =
:: last night renewed their attempt =
= to invade Casablanca, but were =
:. repulsed with heavy losses by the =
= fire from the warships. All the =
- consulates here are now guarded =
:: by machine guns. =
- The total of the MOors' losses =
:: here is estimated at 2,0e0 =
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31
A II iSborg

Boru, to Mr. and Mrs. William Pc
terson, a daughter, one day last week.
Ernest Strand, OF Lyman county, is
visiting friends here this week
Adolph Peterson and Albert Ondah
went to Sioux City last Monday for a
few days visit.
Charley Anderson and Mr.. Gustafson
ctme up with a carload OF merchandise
from the city last Tuesday.
Andrew Nelson received carload OF
cattle from the west to feed, as there
is such an enormous amount OF snow
out west as to make it lmpract;cabie to
feed thu IN there
Charley Anderson has purchased a
new corn sneler and gasoline engine
to drive il. He is now well prepared
to do Smelling
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31
THE COURIER
BY CHAS X. BRUCE
Published on Every Thursday.
Entered at the Post once at Elk Point AS ma
matter of the second class.
Subsc ription Price, per year ........ 81. so
The COURIER is mailed regularly to its sub
scribers until definite order TO discontinue. Is
received and all arrears are paid.
Official County and City Paper


Rev. Lachlan Iac Lean, who was
pastor of the Nj. E church in this city
some six years ago, died in Mitchell
last week The Mitchell Daily Repnb-
licnn has the fol lowing sketch regarding
his life, death and funeral services:
The Rev Lacklan MacLean, field
agent of Dakota Wesleyan University,
died at his home in Mitchell, Friday
night about $50. He had been i'll but
short TINA.
Mr.. MacLean was Scotsman who
entered the ministry and prior TO 1892
held leading appointments in Illinois
In 1892 he was the leader of the move
ment TO close the gates Of the Worlds
Fair CD Sunday and showed signal
ability in pushing the movement to
successful issue. After this work was
finished he accepted an invitation TO
come to South Dakota and become
pastor at y ankton. Later he served at
Milbank, Mt. Vernon and Scotland,
becoming agent for the university,
where his work has been increasingly
successful.
''EIe was man of fine appearance
and courtly bearing, impressive wher.
ever seen. He was genial, witty, diplo-
matte and was considered "a more than
ordinarily good speaker. His charac-
ter was noble, his reputation was spot
less and he was considered an extra
ordinarily good man. His loss is sim
cereiy IN burned.
'sThe funeral services will be held
at the Methodist church, Monday, Jan.
18th. at p. IN and will be in charge
OF DIR. Nicholson. The following per-
sons will participate: j. O. D,bsop, "A.
S. Wilkinson. c. Il Hager, j, II ,len-
kins. r. Fl Younem, IN, G. V. GiIliland,
Samuel Weir and j L. Seaton. The
interment will be at Graceiand.
"A. son FROM Columbus, Ohio. is ex-
pected TO arrive on Sunday. The other
children live in the state, two daugh-
ters having been recent students at the
university, and two sons being in at
tendance The present year,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31
Jahn's Explanation.

John said Mrs. Noodles savaaely
a. John came into the room nnsteadilg
and hung his collar on the chandelair,
''What time Is it?'
Jus ] o'clock, my dear" replied
John. making desperate effort to act
natural
What do yon mean by telling me
such falsehood? I heard the clock
strike 3 not ten minutes before yo,
came in
Yes hic--my dear, but You don't
Mn'stand that clock, It's a repeater"
Milwaukee Sentinel
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31

Several young folks spent sunday at
the ht me OF MIR. and Mrs. Girte Groom.
Considerable snow fe.l n b h s
vicinity Monday, which caused many to
stay away from the Farmers Institute
A crowd of young people from around
here spent last "Wednesday evening at
the home OF Mr.. ADD Mrs. Miller.
Quite few are still busy shell ing
corn around here, and others are very
busy hauling it to town.
There is to be a series of revival
meetings at Ahe II. b church before
very long. Time will be announced
later, and everybody should try to at
tend and make the meetings interest
ing.
Skating will have TO cease for while
now until the snow can be cleared
away. 1t certainly is an enjoyable
sport and everybody seems to have
been enjoying IL.
January will soon be gone, and every.
body should notice Saturday whether
the ground hog can see his shadow
or not. Then we will know how long
to expect cold weather.
There are to be several sales arount
here before very long and man,
changes will be taking place. A mum
Der Of people will be moving to nev
homes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31
Tells which Ono She IL.

Jack London, the well known
novelist. loves children.
In San Francisco there are two twin
sisters, little girls Of years, OF whom
Mr.. London is very fond.
On the way to his boar one morning
Mr. London met one of the twins He
stopped and shook her hand.
Good morning. my dear" he said
"And which Of the twins are your
81 am the one that's out waikiki"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31
Born, 10 Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Rozelle

Born, 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Y A. ROzelle,
ON Sunday, Jan. 81. a daughter.
III os. Ryan ST. died this moi ning
about O'Clock al his home east Of the
city at the age of 80 The funeral will
he held Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock
la the Catholic church la this city.
his two weeks stay a. the hospital HE
leg 10 healed up. but he 10 still lame
and confined to the house. He is
getting along nicely and In short
time 1t Ia expected he will be about
and around as we'll as ever
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31

Postmaster Reid Ia laid up In he'd
today with the grip.
Faus Webber returned Tuesday from
his claim Ia Stanley county, taking
advantage of.lhe three. m. nths' vaca-
lion or recess announced In these COL
umns last week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31

The sherman Nursery OF Charles
City, Iowa. has An agent In the city at
The present time. where he may be
found At the fremont hotel. The
Sherman nursery IL one OF he mos re.
liable and hest known 10 this vicinity.
,sffe following extrnrt frem u letter
from one Of our own successful fruit
growers i. good testimonial OF their
worth:
Elk Point. s. d.. Jan. 26, 1905.
Six years ago set Out over one humid
red trees from your nursery, and this
year every variety. eight or nine In
all, bore fruit, and on two varieties,
Patton's Greening and Longfield.
took frat premium at our State Fair al
Yankton, and second premium on the
HysiOp crab.
!. w. MCNEIL.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31
THE FARMERS "scHool OUT Of SCHOOL,
Farmers te House Success Reports VI tn
Different Talks. The Prize Winners The Marks Of Pelee
Ear al

Kernels we'll rounded about 1t:
Ripeness: Ears should be sound; 4
Length Varies with variety For
this locality dent c0rns should
run from : To 10 inches long; Y
circumference: Measured AT one
third distance from but should
be threefou his length.
Shape OF Kernel: The kernels
should be wedge shape with
straight edges and large germ; y
Uniformity of Kernel: The kernels
should not only be alike 10 the
different ears, but every kerr
mel on the ear except a few on
the but and on the egg shaped
tip should be AS near like every
other kernel as 0ssible; i
Proportion OF Corn TO Cob: Varies
with varieties, nut 100 pounds 4
of good selected ears should
shell about So pounds OF corn: II
Space: Refers To the burrows be-
tween the rows 0f kernels
which should he small;
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-01-31

CLASS D--i Ear Yellow Corn, 8
I, iries:
First, $500. Chas. stickney, Elk Point.
sr-"stt 800, $. T.. sorenson, Elk
Paa.t
ff'si = % Frnnk Ricks.ein. Elk
ls.--
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