Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 27, 1903, Page 3

} THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: TUESDAY JANUARY 27, 1903 ENGAGE 1Y A BRUTAL FIGHT | Two Young Mon of Elk Oreek Prinoipals in the Affair. s | STRUGGLE LASTS FOR FORTY MINUYES‘ When They Are Finally of Them S Parted by Spectators One Rifle s 2nd Almost Snceecds | | | in Shooting Other. | | TECUMSEH. Neb.. Jan. 28.-—(Special.)~ The attention of the officers here has been called to a very disgracetul fight which was led off just on the outskirts of the vil- lage of Elk Creek a few days ago. The principais to the encounter Charley Tucker and Elz Shurtlef young men of the meighborhood It is said that bad blood has existed be- | tween the voung men for some time, that | each 1s & good m physically and that by | agroement they met at the Cheney fazm 1o | fight it out. Some forty or fifty men and boys, friends cf the principals, went to the | scene of the fray to see the exhibition There was no ring, no gloves and no Queensberry rules. The men simply stripped | themnelves of the most of their apparel and at a given signal “waded in Fight Min The fight, which was one of blood and gore, lasted about forty minutes. At first the men stood up to the line and engaged in fisticufts, but as thefr strength left them they employed their feet and even their | teeth In thelr mad efforts at physical su- premacy. i They were encouraged in their efforts by cheers and yells from the crowd. Finally exhausted and punished beyond endurance, \ Bhurtleff gave the signal of “enough.” When the men were separated by mem- bers of the crowd Tucker had Shurtleff's | ear In his teeth and Shurtleft was trying to | bite off one of Tucker's fingers. The men | wore bloody from head to foot and their | taces were terribly beaten up. Barely It is 891 that afier they had been parted Tucker 126t his head and grabbed a target | rifle from the back of a buggy and prob- ably wonld have done Shurtleft great in- | fury had not active work on the part of ono | were two wearing for Forty . Tramedy Averted, or two bystauders prevented him A0ing #0. | off the blow, and was struck on the left | There Las been no complaint made to the officers of the affair and consequently they have not taken any action in the mat- | ter as yet. Just what will be done has not been made public. | Rallrond Closes Street. | SUTTON, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special.)—The B. & M. has closed the widest, longest and only driving street in the city. This was | done without any notige, and that too where it hes recognized the crossing by providing and mai~taining it without ob- jection for more than twenty-five years. | What arouses the citizens most Is the | fact that the city has but recently made the raflroad company a present of a nice, wide street to make a connection with the Kansas Oity & Omaha road. The city coun- il met In special session Saturday even- | ing and paseed a resolution condemning | the act In unqualified terms. It also in- structed the city marshal to notify the railroad company to put back the crossing and open the street for trafic within forty-eight hours or the city would do it &t the company's expense. Conviet on Gambling Charges. CHADRON, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special.)— The district court adjourned at 10 o'clock Saturday night, having been in session for two wgeks, disposing of the.indictments found by the grand jury at the December term. Nineteen Indlctments were found ogainst gamblers and violators of the Elocum law. The juries in each of the cases agalnst the liquor dealers disagreed ard discharged, while the gamblers ard owners of slot machines were all con- victed and fined amounts from $16 to $75 ench. Among other iniereating cases dis- posed of at this term was the “Dad" Leomer case, in which he sues the city for the sum of $2,000 for injuries sustained by running into a hitching post on a dark night last summer. The jury gave him a wverdict for $12.50. David City Man Decomes Insane. DAVID CITY, Neb., Jan. 23.—(Speeial.)— John H. Armstrong, a prominent citizen ¢t David City, has been adjudged insane by tho Board of Insanity and was taken to Lincoln this morning by Sheriff West | and Policeman Taddiken. Mr. Armetrong 18 43 years old and Is in good financial [TCHING ECZEMA And Other Hehing, Barning and Sealy Eraptions, Tnstant Relief and Speedy Care Afforded by Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills When All Else Fails. COMPLETE TREATMENT, $1.00. The agonizing itchiug aud burning of the skin, as in eczema; the frightful scaling, as In psoriasis ; the loss of halr and crusting of the scalp, as In scalled head; the facial disfigurement, in pimples nod ringworm ; the awful suf- fering of infants and the anxiety of worn-out parents, as in milk crust, tet- ter and salt rheum, all demand & rem- edy of almost superhuman virtues to successfully cope with them. That Cuticura Soap, Olntment and Pills are such stands proven beyond all doubt. No statement is made regarding them that is not justified by the strongest evidence. The purity and sweetness, the power to afford immediate relief, the certainty of speedy and permanent cure, the absolute safety and great economy, have made them the standard skin cures and humour remedies of the clvilized world, Bathe the affected parts with hot “vater and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the surface of crusts and scales aud soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, without hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura Oiot- ment freely, to allay liching, irritation and Influnmation, and soothe and heal, IR | some man gained entrance to his room in | the | him | bone. | school district No. | whether or mot he will | and he h | night, circumstances. He had just completed a handsome residence and was taking lite easy. For some little time his friends have noticed that he was acting strangely at times, and last Thursday night, about 11 o'clock, he jumped out of bed and ran down town, and was seven blocks from bis home when ceught He gradumly grew until he was taken to Lincoln |FiNDS MAN HANGING T0 TREE worne, but Noth Hin Money In His Pocket, ing to Imdicate tdenti Jan. 26.—(Special Tele This moerning an unidentified ma the farm NORFOLK, Neb. gram.) was fourd hanging to a tree on of A. Hille, two miles north of this eity had evidently been hanging time. The position was such as to appear like one standing. first saw the man there yesterday, but thought It was some one out hunting. This morning, seeing him still in the same place, Mr. Hille went near enough to ascertain that the man was dead, and came to town | and reported to the officers. A plece of wire had been fastened around the neck and over a limb of a tree and the man had strangled himself by lifting his feet from the ground. The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of Session & Bell's to awalt identifieation. In one pocket was found $20.35 in cash, and in another some memoranda, made on a plece of manila wrapping paper, evi- dently notations of farm produce, taken to vome grecer, and of some ftems bought The man was between fifty to sixty vears of age, had gray hair and whiskers, wore a blue overcoat and was comfortably dressed |ATTACK DOCTOR WITH SWORD Man of Medicine Proves Too Mach of an Athlete for His Ansatlant, MEMPHIS, Neb., Jan (Special.)— About 12 o'clock Sunday evening, as Dr. Phillips was retiring for the night, 26. lower story of Herman Harrison's ho- tel at this place and attempicd to murder The would-be assassin attacked the doctor with a sword In his left hand. Phil- lips threw up his hands and legs to ward foot, the blade cutting the left toe to the The ductor, who was a college ath lete, recovered his feet and dealt the as- sallant an uppor cut with his fists, break- ing several bones in the right hand in do- ing so0, and pitching him through the win- dow to the ground below. The aseallant was badly cut, the blood spurting on the window sill. The notse aroused the occu- pants of the hotel and scared the intruder away. Dr. Phillips has no clue to his as- sailant’s tdentity, as the room was dark and he could not see the man's face, and he knows of n motive for the attack. He will be able to resume his work in about two weels. Good Program for Farmers. TECUMSEH, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special.)— Prenarations for a big meeting are being made when the twentieth annual Johnsou County Farmers' institute is held in Te- cumseh. The dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 5, 6 and 7. On the program are such state-wide known people as Prof. D. P. Ashburn, H. W. Campbell, Miss Bouton of the State university, L. C Burnett, Mr. Pherrin, Rev. C. H. Harrivon, Hon. 0. . Howe, Mrs. Nellie F. Burnett and others. Of the local talent Rev. r. P. Blakemore, Prof. C. N. Anderson, G. W. DeMent, Al Ruseell, P. J. Turner, Miss Angie Brwin, Mrs. Anna Apperson and oth- ers have been given topics. Prizes will be glven on corn and a fruit exhibit will be made. Wilson Meek Maddox. FALLS CITY, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Spectal.)— Wilson Meek Maddox died at his home in this eclty Saturday evening shortly before 10 o'clock in his 78th year. Mr. Maddox claimed to be the first bona fide settler in the siate of Nebraska. The deceased leaves a wife and six chil- dren, all of whom were with him when the end came. He was known and liked by everyone in the communsty To Enjoin School Director. BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special.)— Action was brought In district court yes- terday by Hugh B. Smith, moderator of 29, Rockford township, to enjoin W, B. Bishop, one of the school directors, from signing orders or acting as director. The case will be tried at the coming term of district court, and the out- come will be watched with intcrest by resideats of that vicinity. Corrt at Beatrice. BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special)— There are 211 civil and five criminal cases on the docket to be disposed of at the coming term of district court which con- venes today. The criminal cases to be tried are as follows: O'Brien and Hall, charg- ed with attempting to rob the Clatonia bank; John Herrod, horse stealing; Rev. 8, P. Benbrook, shooting at Dr. Johnson of Wymore with intent to kill. Call for Falls City Minister. FALLS CITY, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special.) Rev. Blmer Ward Cole, pastor of the Chri tian church here, bas recelved a flattering call from the church at Hutchison, The reverence has not yet fully accept. Sunday closed a three-year pastorate of the church, many friends not confined to bis own congregation who will regret los- ing him Reltef Corps to Hold BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. Pevling Woman's Relief corps, No. yesterday and arranged to hold a bazaar and festival on Lincoln’s birthday Februa 12. Rawlins post, Grand Army of the Re public, and accepted an luvitation from Rev. G. W. Crofts to attend the Congre- gational church on Memorial Sunda Bast LEIGH, Net., Jan hardware ~nd furniture stock of the firm of Somers & Boldt changed hands this morning. The purchasers were Frank R. McCoy of Lincoln an Wahoo. The new firm will be styled McCoy & Harriton. This \s the largest stock of the kind gl and invoiced about $6,000. Change at 26.—(Special.)—The in Ankle Broken by Fall TECUMSEH, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special.)— Mrs. Sherman, wife of J. 8. Sherman. a business man of this city, fell on a slip- pery walk at her home this morning and broke the bones of her right ankle. A surgeon reduced the fracture, and Mr: Sherman is resting well Judge Robertson Serfously 11 NORFOLK, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special)— Jugge W. M. Robertdon suffered &n at- tack of neuralgia of the heart Saturday, and, lastly, in the severer Jorms, take Cutleura solvent Pills, to cool and cleanse the blood. A single set is often Nfl\%nl to t;anc (h;h:n'on Tnnfl and humihating skin, scal nvd m.,.:f humours, vk.hsau whien all else falls. ' of hair, and is still quite low nk Increases Capital. Neb., Jan. 26.—(Spect - ational bank of Tecumseh has Increased its capital stock from $30,- W0 to §$70,000. Mr. Hille | Kan. | declared | 26.—(Spectal.)— | met | held a largely attended meeting last | Guy Harrison of | until May 1. The barber shops close wn hour later. All the merchants of the ecity are carrylng out the early closing arrange- ment with but two or thres exceptions. CALLS IN STATE WARRANTS | \Btate Treasurer Ready to Redeem Filty Thousand Dollars Werth. | CONVICT VIOLATOR OF THE GAME LAW Cattle from Experim TECUMSEH, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special.)— Thirteen head of cattle have been shipped fron: the Ernst farmer here to the ex- | perimental farm at Lincoln. Ten head of Shorthorns are to be used in judging and marking polnts and three Hereford cows with abnormal growths upon their jaws will be experimented upon Farm. . Ruther P. Ludden Heslgns Pa torate to Accept Western Secre- taryship of Home Mise slonary Seclety. (From a Staft Corrcspondent.) LINCOLN, Jan. 26.—(Special.)—Treas- | urer Mortensen hae issued a call for $50,000 worth of warrants on the general fund, numbering 85,514 to §5 to be In by | February 6. Deputy Game Warden Carter secured the conviction last Saturday of Gus F. Rudolph at Oshkoeh, Neb., for shipping ducks out | of the state. Rudolph was fined $100 and | costs. He was arrested while taking the game across the border i3 a wagon. The | offizer found that later he intended to ship ‘lh ducks into Colorado under the label | of poultry. Tomorrow and Thursday evenings the | Historical society will keep open doors, in | order that thcse who are so inclined may | have an opportunity to see the 1,500 relics !in the possession of the soclety. The col lection is in a fire proof quarters at the University of Nebraska and the regular | made an offer of money and asked If that hours for visitors is from 9 to 12 a. m. and | W& 0. Witness replied In the negative. | from 2 to & p. m. |Ul‘h||n also sald his statement w talse | when he sald at the provious hearing tha* Lot bt) he had fold Mr. Lesslor there was $5,000 Rev. Luther P. Ludden, who for the last'in it {f he could seec his way ar ‘o be fourtcen years has been pastor of Grace | friendly to the submarine boat bill. Lutheran church of this city, has resigned | “You_ did not say anything to Lessler his pastorate. Rev. Mr. Ludden has been | about any money that would or might be elected western secretary of the Board of | pald to him if he would change his atti- Home Missions of the Evangelical Lutheran | tude on this bil1?"* | church, and will devote his time to that| ‘I spoke to him about the question at work. His headquarters will for the pres- | that time, but I did not say anything about ent be in Lincoln. « Lineo (Continued from First Page.) — 5 home, the way 1 read in the paper. I was in the hands of my friende and it was all right; that I would back up Lessler here and it would be & elnch and ‘hat that was all there would be to it; that the com- | mittee would report 8o that Lessler would be vindicated and I would be vindicated, and it would be all right. After 1 got vut of the committee room I went down to the { hotel and asked for Lessler. He was not there 1 telephoned the house, but could not get him, and left the city, think- ing it was all right.” Never Offered Money. Mr. Taylor, for the committee, witness' testimony that Mr. Quigg nad Ludden Resignw. 1s, you spoke to him about fhe Holland torpedo boat proposition made no improper proposal of any kind to him?" “I did not, sir.” fou .did not intimate that anybody, either through you or In aty way, offered money for his support of the bill? “I have the conversaticn. I spoke to him about his future and generally on the sub- ject of submarine torpedo boats, and sald nothing about money at any time to the | congressman Lessler's future. I sald: Mr. Quigg has sent for me and hi { with me about this (hing.' I don't know whether that it is exactly, but it is as near as I can get it. Lessler's Evidence False. “So that the statement of Lessler that you mentioned 000 or any cther sum in copnection with this ls absolutely false?" “Well, a to his impression, I don't know, but as to his stateraent it s false.” Mr. Taylor had the witness Identity the story he had read In a newspaper, and which he said was the first intimation he had had of any money proposition. Doblin then said that on the morning he arrived at Washington he fmmediately saw Lessler, who said to him: “I've got you into trouble.” T sald: ‘How is that? ‘Well,' he said, ‘there’s a subcommittee meeting this morn- ing, and T will talk to you about it.’ " “DId Lessler tell you anything about what you had sworn to?" He sald: ‘Read It over; right,’ anc I read it ove: What else did he eay? “He sald that the Holland torpedo boat business is up.” “What elee?" “He did not say fucll; after that Son came in; he had some papers they were arranging.” “When did you learn anything else?" “When he went to breakfast sald, ‘What did you say, ‘Can’t you read that? nd we were talking about $5,000. He § ‘I blurted it out’ T won't be positive whether he sald that at the table or in the room: ‘He says I blurted it out and you have got to help me out here.’ " “Is that all that occurred? “He ‘I mentioned your nam simply have got to go and make your sf ment Witness went on to sas he did not want to imply that the subcommittee had indi- cated to him, when he first appeared, what to say, or bad suggested what he should say. After you saw Mr. Rogers he told you | that you had made yourself subject to criminal presecution, did he not?” asked Mr. Taylor. “Yes, sir.” “And it was upon his advice you cam here to make this statement this morning: I made the statement to him, which he wrote out and I signed.” Mr. Rixey—I want to ask whether in con- versation with Lessler in regard to sub- marine boats you mentioned the subject of n Primaries. Republicans Lincoln will hold a pri- mary election February 17 to select muni- cipal oficers. If a second one Is necessary it will be held F ary 24. The rules were changed so that the place on the list where there are two or more cahdidates | will be determined by lot, instead of by the rigid rule of alphabetical surname. | Hereafter all of the candidates will' get | together and in the presence of the officers | of the committee determine their positions by lot. The new rules also provide that the qualificaticns of a candidate for office | shall be the eame as those of a voter in the primary. Nothing was said about it in the old rules. ! The committee also embodied in the rules | a standing custom of the committee, sanc- | tioned by oral provisions which have been | mada from year to year, that a candidate for committeeman must present a petition with fitteen names attached. The names must be those of voters at the primaries The committee voted to have printed coples of the rules ready for distribution within as short a time as the secretary is able to have the work done The First warders, where there s a three-sided contest over councilman wanted the primaries a week later than was set, because of the necessity of scour- ing the ward for a suffclent number of signatures, but the committee sald they must do some hustling. All petitions must be filed with the secre- tary, Walt Dawson, not later than 4 o'clock on the afternoon of February 7, two weeks from last Saturday. J. H. McCloy resigned as city chairman, by reason of his legislative dutles, and W. C. Phillips was chosen in his stead. E. T. Roberts resigned as Third ward comumlittee- man, because of his candidacy for city clerk, and Theodore A. Hurtz succeeded him. WOMAN TAKES HER OWN LIFE Second Attempt of Mrs. L. W. Young ot W 1t will be all tubmarine sonville Proves Successtul, WILSONVILLE, Neb,, Jan. 26.—(Special.) —Mrs. L. W. Young, wife of ex-Senator Young, committed suicide today by taking carbolic acid. The acid was taken in the forenoon while all members of the family were absent from home. She was found about noon unconsclous and death followed at 3 o'clock. Deceased | made an unsuccessful attempt at suiclde about two years ago by laking rough on rate. OLD MAN RUN DOWN BY CARS! Leg Cut Of and on Account of Vietim May Die Enieebled Condition. M'COOK, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special Tele- gram.)—J. B. Roshong, an aged citizen of this precinct, was run over by the cars in | the yard here this afternoon, losing a leg | and recelving severe injuries about the head. On account "Witness explained that they spoke of the price of the boats and what ten would cost, The committee then held an cxecutive session to consider what action was to be taken in view of the remarkable develop- ments and later announced that it would continue the investigation tomorrow, when another witness 1s expected to testify. Calls it Wicked Plot. Delancy Nicol, attorney for Mr. Quigg, when fnterrupted in the cross-examination of Doblin, sald “I consider that the wickedest and foul- | est plot against the honasty of my client, of his advanced age and feebleness, there is some doubt as to his recovery. Being hard of hearing, he did not hear the approach of the cars until too late. Surveying for Electric Road. ASHLAND, Neb., .Jan. 26.—(Spaclal)— Another survey on the proposed interurban | electric ratiroad running from Linceln to Omaha was commenced near here this | morning. A corps of surveyors from Lin coln came down and started another route former member of the house, south and east of Ashland. The definite route is not known as yet, as the surveyors | revealed in this committee today, and I | retuse to disclose their plans. The fact|Want to prove it here, entalling conse- that they are so close to Ashland is taken | Quences which everyone of us must see | by local supporters of the project to signify | that Ashland will be included in the route. It was also learned thit the surveyors a | working for the capitalists for whom E. C. Hurd of Akron, O, and H. Wilson of Lincoln are agents. tom.” Representative Lessler, after the sub- ommittee took a recess, stated that he had been as much surprised as anyone { present at Doblin’s testimony. “I don't | know what to think,"” be said, “and for the | prezent I have no sfatement to make.” H Ball | BLAIR, Neb., Jan. 26.—(Special)—The | twenty-third annual masquerade ball of the German Verein society was held at the opera house last Saturday night, and was | | & record-breaker for the society financially and in poly numbers. Whaley's or. chestre of Council Blufts furnished music. The costumes were elaborate and well se lected is & Record-Breaker. and Oklahoma Ag- alturists Wish Same Treat- of Elevator Men, TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 26.—A cell has been issued for a meeting of the Farmers' Co- operative Shipping association to be held ot H, Neb.. Jan. 26.—(Special)— | I Topeks on January 29 The merchants of Tecumseh have made an| The purpose is to form a close arrange- | agreement to close their places of business | ment for mutual protection | each evening except Saturday at 7 | tarmers of Nebraska, Kansas 7 o'clock | homa. The farmers seek the same tr i _ | ment from the railroads in the matter | shipping as the elevator owners G THE PURE O GRAIN COFFEE {OHIO BANK CLOSES DOOR If you use Grain-O in place of Assets Consisting of Farm Mortgases coffse you will enmjoy it just as much for it tastes the same; yet, it Said abilities is like a food to the system, dis- tributing the full substance of the pure grain with every drop. TRY IT TO-DAY. l Abgrocers everywheie; 1. aud Mc. por pockage | Early Closing at Teeumaeh. of to Exceed by $200.000, BURTON, 0., Jan. 26.—The banking house of Boughton, Ford & Co. of this place as- signed today for the benefit of its credi- tors. It is understood that the assets are close to §500,000, with labilities of $300,000 The assets consist largely of farm mort- Bages It is stated that the concern was oyer- Ioaned. Mr. Ford deciared no ome eould lose & dollar by the failure, 'SAYS LESSLER LIED| quoted | but you ! has been | | happen, and 1 want to probe it to the bot- | among the | end Oklu- \ Markle I made my statement—accorling 1o | 1 felt that | | pled today by a clrcular presented by C. ot S HOUSHNS AVE KIONEY N 00H 1 Markle's Miners Hold Houses at Option of | Oomrany’'s Managers ALL CONFESS JUDGMENT FOR EVICTION Docoments Contaln Clanse Providing Jectment at the Will of the Owner of the Property. PHILADELPHIA, of the coal Jan The attention strike commission was occu B Markel & Co. Ten witnesses were exam- Ined, the more important being Willlams, * general euperintendent firm ; of the | in the employ of the company, and Frank | The conversation was as to | ‘Now here, Monte, | talked | | company | | i Walk, general storekeeper at Jeddo. Mr. Willlams' testimony was based the company's answer to the miners' de- mands. He was subjected to a rigid cross- examination by Mr. Darrow, and was com- on | THIJUBLE AND ||/.’ Stdney | Gertrude Martin, a professional nurse | pelled to admit that, although thirteen men | were refused re-employment by the com- pany for alleged criminal acts during the recent strike he had no knowledge that | anyone of them had ever been guilty of a | criminal action Miss Martin was a good witness for the | company. She told of efforts by Mr. and Mrs. Markle to properly care for sick em- ployes, and stated that where cases of ne cessity were discovered, patients were fur nished with medicines and nourishing food, free of charge. Frank Walk described the operations of the “credit’ or company store of articles, he sald, wero about the same as thoee charged by other dealers, but he ad- mitted that nome other than employes of | the company were glvea credit, and after | the company store system was abolished and he resorted to the cash basis, two-thirds of his custom. can Miners' Lawyer. Counsel for the company caused some surprise by requesting the commission to summon as a witness D. J. McCarthy of Hazleton, one of the attorneys for the mine workers. Mr. McCarthy objected on ground that he could not he expected to testity to facts he had learned as counscl, | ! but, as counsel for the company said he would not ask such questions, the lawyer waived objection and took the stand he was asked when he had first of the eviction notices served by the Markle company on twelve tenants, to which he replied that all his infarmation in this connection was derived as attorney for the evicted men. In answer to further questions witness fald he knew the leases signed by the men confessed judgment in ejection. The evicted men told him they had never will- heard ingly signed such a lease and had never | given authority to any jndgment in ejectment “I belleved,” continued the witness, “the man had a good defense, so I saw the sher- iff and asked him to notity me a day or two before he served the notice, so that I could prepare the defcnse, Notices Served at Daybreak. “He promised to do so, but falled, ane when I upbraided him he sald the writs bad been prepared at midnight and brought to him at G o'clock in the morning, with instructions to serve them Immediately.” Counsel for the company asked If he was not aware that judgment could not be con- fessed unless an agreement had been signed. “I have heard of forged papers,' Mr. McCarthy. “Do you mean to say that these leases were forgerle person to confess replied “I mean to say I think the men were grosely deceived.” Counsel read from the stenographer's notes a statement made by McCarthy be- fore the commission at Scranton to the ef- fect that the resident physiclans employed | by the company received a salary from the company in addition to the fees charged the miners, and asked if he ' knew it to be so. Mr. McCarthy re- plied that he had no positive knowledge on the subject. It was a rumor, he sald, and ho had so stated when he previously men- tioned it On cross-examination witness evicted men had been ejected notlce. Judge Gray asked If the mon had recelved coples of ‘the leases from ths company, and the witness answerad in the negative. “These leases are commonly known a3 ‘cut-throat agreements’ are they not?" interjected Attorney Brumm. “Yos.' 3ail the without Tells of Evictions. Sidney Willlams said he had been identi- | fled with the coal business about years, but had held his present only a few months. On October 22, at his direction, notices were posted asking the striking employes to appear at the office, bringing their brass checks, and apply for work. Probably 130 men responded, but pickets had heon sta- tioned along the roads leading ‘o the ofica seven position | to prevent others from doing likewi On October 23 a committee of mi waited on Mr. Markle and said the m:n (e- sired to return In a body, as they nad Iaft They were told that there were soveral cases Mr. Markle wished o take under ad- visement and on the following day the come mittee was Informed that several 1ien would not be re-employed. The men pro- tested that the decision of the Wilkesbarre convention should be sufficlent agreement and expressed thelr surprise at being com- pelled to apply for work as individual The miners failed to accept tha avurtures | of the company and on October 27 twelve notices of eviction were lssued. On No- vember 6 the evictions took place. Cross-examined. Mr. Williams was present at all evictions. None of the tenants, he said, had pald any rent during the strike. He was asked if he had observed any cases of illness among the familles who were compelleC to leave their homes, and said he | replied In the negative FARMERS SEEK BETTER RATES i the sheriff had asked In one or two cases, witness continued an extcnsion of ‘a few hours to permit the families to search for another dwelling. Counsel for had advised against this course, 25 he believed it to be a ruse to obstruct he legal process “ man refused reinstatement bes ke was an officer or member of the union?”" asked counsel, and witness re plied in the negative Knew Nome as Criminals. Mr. Darrow read a letter writ saylog It was the Mr. to en by intention he lost the | the | | saw an advertisement of yours in a New | | Ilflrlm The prices | To Prove What Swamp-Root, the Great Kidney Rem- edy, Will Do for YOU, Every Reader of “The Bee” May Have a Snmple Bottle Sent Free by Mail. 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The funeral fund was collected through his store. “Before you gave credit,” sald Mr. Carthy, “a man was compelle his salary to you, was he not? . he signed an agreement author ing the deduction from his wages for the | amount of his debt.” After the credit system was abolished witness said he had made reductlons in the prices of his gobds amounting to about 10 per cent and had lost about two-thirds of his custom Gottleib Miller, a coal and Iron police- man, sald the icted men, so far as he knew, were law-abiding citizen.. [ELEPHANT DIES IN CIRCUS? ALY Hlinois Centre* RAILWAY, Effective January 18th, 1903, Me to pledge Leaves Omaha Leaves Council Bluffs 10:45 A, M. (1:05 A, M, ARRIVES LOGAN ' WOODBI DUNLAP DOW CI'TY ARION DENISON..... WALL LAKE. ROCKWELL CITY FT. DODGE . : WATERLOO A A | DUBUQUE . CHICAGO. 11:59 A 12:13 P, 12:30 P, 43P 12:47 P, 1:00 P. 1:40 P, P2 KANSAS CITY, Jan elephant belonging to the Lemen Bro circus, now in winter quarters at Argen- tine, died today. 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