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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-04-07

tneshaftat the same time. He start
ed so suddenly that he had no time
to think of letting go of the rope or
giving it turn around the pipe.
The barrel gained speed and so did
Murphy. I-alf way up the shaft
they passed each other. Just as
Murphy reached the top Of the shaft
with slam and a swing the barrel
struck the cement floor at the bot
tom of the elevator shaft. The force
of the blow drove the bottom out Of
the barrel, releasing the loose con-
tents.
AS Murphy was heavier than an
empty barrel, he began to descend
from the top of the shaft, and de-
scend in a hurry at that, while the
shell of the barrel started upward.
This time Murphy met the barrel
fairly. 1t shot up and struck him
from underneath. He kicked madly
and disentangled himself and finish
ed his descent at speed which
would have deied instantaneous
photography. He came down in a
sitting posture on the heap of loose
mortar, shavings and brick. At the
same moment the barrel damned in
to the top of the shaft and was fur
Their shattered, although still held
together by several turns of rope.
Murphy was SO terribly Jared
that he let go Of the rope. The rope
being free, the wrecked barrel de-
scended of its own weight and buried
Murphy beneath pile Of loose
slaves.
Schmelz and Clancy came running
from the top of the building and
dug him out. He was in a dazed
condition and had only a cloudy
recollection of what had happened.
In addition to three welts on the
head he had received 'jolt" in the
back and bitten the end of his
tongue.
They took him to the hospital,
where he remained for several days,
trying to piece together the con-
fused impressions of his trip. He
did not blame Clancy and Schmelz,
but he did say that they ought to
have reached out and pulled him il
just as he arrived at the top of the
shaft.-New York Sun.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-04-07

thrown from the wagon and one of
the heavy wheels passed over his leg
breaking it just above the knee. DR..
Eyer was called and reduced the frac-
ture and Andrew is now recovering.
Carl Shredder and family bid
adieu to their many friends at Kim
ballton Saturday and that evening
they left Audubon over the North
western for New York City. They
left Tuesday on the steamship St.
Louis and will go to the western coast
of Jutland, Denmark. The Skr;ed-
der family were excellent people and
we were very sorry to lose them.
An awful tragedy occurred Monday
evening few miles north of Kim
ballton. James Petersen, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Hans Petersen, had been
leading bachelors life for the past
four years on the Bill Parson's farm
in Section 4. Sharon township. Mon
day forenoon ne was assisting young
Parsons in building fence on an adj
joining farm. AT noon he returned
to his own abode saying he would
sow wheat in the afternoon. At 5
O'Clock that afternoon smoke was dis
covered issuing from the roof OF his
house and apparently in one moment
it was all ablaze. Old Mr.. Petersen
hurried to the rescue but arrived
only i'll time to see the house burnt
to the ground and the charred re-
mains of his son reclining on the steel
bed springs that had sunk through
the debris to the ground. By his
side lay an empty revolver which told
the sad story of suicide and death.
A messenger was dispatched to Au-
dubon to notify the officials while
neighbors guarded the place during
the night. Tuesday forenoon Sheriff
Jones and Coroner Koob arrived and
held an inquest at once. 1t appears
that Petersen had taken large kero-
sene jug, thrown the contents over
the floor and furniture and tossed the
jug into the Kitchen. After apply
ing a match to the saturated wood
he laid himself on the bed and
fired the shot that probably ended
his life instantly and saved him from
the awful torture OF cremation.
Il Only one cartridge had been dis.
charged by the hammer of the gun,
the Others having been exploded by
the intense heat. The verdict OF the
coroner implies that James Petersen
came to his death by weapon in his
own hands and for reasons unknown.
Several witnesses were examined but
no one could tathom any motive for
the desperate act. The dead man
was single, 81 years of age, was in
favorable circumstances and was a
much respected citizen. He had al
ways been perfectly rational OH all
subjects and the cause of the grew
some tragedy will probably remain
shrouded in mystery. the JOURNAL
reporter was at the scene Of the trag-
edy and obtained the correct facts as
stated above.
After the inquest the disfgured
remains were tenderly removed and
placed in a beautiful casket awaiting
interment Oh the following day. The
body was buried in the Danish ceme-
terry west Of Kimballton, Rev. Soren-
, sen conducting. The parents and
relatives of the deceased are bowed
deep down in SORROW and have the
sympathy of all.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-04-07
4 Elkhorn.

klluDdllLOu q ElkuOIu.
A. Berggren is the new secretary
of the Elkhorn lumber company.
M. johnson, the Scranton watch
maker, is at Elkhorn doing some re-
pair work.
The young child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. P. Petersen, of Sharon township.
is very sick.
Rev. Hickok, of Kimballton, has
accepted call from the Union Bap-
fist church, of Greeley township.
The spring term of the Kimballton
schools opened Monday. Mr.. Wright
and Miss Wicker are the teachers.
Thirty five or forty teams were at
Brayton Tuesday hauling out the
lumber for the new yard at Elkhorn.
Tuesday George Marcusen sold a
bunch of choice young steers to John
Kennedy, Of near Extra, for $4,000.
j. e. Jensen is putting down a
deep we'll for Hans johnson for use
on his big stock farm near Kimball-
ton.
This week the Sharon creamery
is putting i'll new Disbrow churn.
1t is a perfect made piece Of machin-
cry and will greatly improve the
creamery.
Chris Rasmussen, of Harlan, has
moved to Kimballton and put in a
machine shop here. We understand
that Mr.. Rasmussen will locate here
permanently.
Martin christensen this week sold
his Case thresher and horsepower to
Chris and Charley Nissen and Hans
P. Hansen, all Of Shelby county, for
the sum OF $500.
N. P. Mailer has Just finished
papering and decorating Hans Mar
quesen's store and residence. 1t is a
very artistic job and much improves
the looks Of the store.
They are getting in lot of new
hats this week at the Big store.
They are having heavy trade this
spring and John Petersen and his
clerks are kept on the jump.
Miss Minnie Esbeck, daughter of
Andrew Esbeck, will arrive soon
from Houston, Texas, to visit with
her sister, Mrs. N. B. Andersen, and
other relatives in this county.
| James & Larsen, now have their
store building at Elkhorn completed
and the painters are now busy on the
same. Jens Hansen has the contract
and has two men helping him.
S. P. Kaye is this week adding a
$500 invoice of dry goods to his stock
at the Elkhorn Dry Goods Store.
Mr.. Kaye has nice assortment and
is building up an extensive trade.
Bertel Jensen, has been retained as
buttermaker at the Sharon creamery
He was hired for nine months com.
mencing July LIST, and is to receive
as compensation six per cent Of the
proceeds.
. Hans Smith and Niels Nielsen were
busy Tuesday putting in the founda.
F ton tor the big churn at the Sharon
creamery. Hans Knudsen was also al
work making a new draining DITCH
for the refuse of the creamery.
MIR. and Mrs. Hans johnson deep.
ly mourn the loss of one of their twin
babies which died Tuesday morning
and was buried Wednesday. Tht
little girl was about II months ole
and had been sick for several months
Wednesday OF last week Andrew
Clemensen's team became unman
ageable and got away. Andrew we
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-04-07

WANTED!-Several trustworthy gentle
w men or ladies to travel in Iowa for an
established, reliable house. Salary $4,000
and expenses. Steady position. Enclose
velope. THE DOMINION COMPANN, Chica-
go, Illinois.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28
ADJUSTMENTS.


Mice May Luc4ne Potvin's recital at the
Seattle theater Thursday evening, will be
4 musical event Of note. Miss Potvin Is
preparing to go East this fall preparatory
80 appearing IN a series cf concerts In the
chief cities on the Atlantic coast. She is
regarded I'm Chicago as well as III Seattle as
a young woman OF rare talent and OF great
premise MiSs potvin is blessed with fine
technical ability as well ~ an emotional
temperament which gives her an insight
into the works Of the masters. Sh" is espe-
claEy facile IN the Interpretation Of Chopin,
Beet hoven and Wagner. The programme ar
ranged for Thursday evening Is wen calcrl
lated to please the popular Is well as the
cultivated taste
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28

Thomas ksady. Of Chicago. who swo-e
on. a complaint I. Justice Aus.fn's court
several days ago charging Mrs Maud
lsot;sts4r. wife % a city empsoTe. with
stealing 81. - or sI5 from him. did not
appear 10 prosecute yesterday afternoon.
The case was dismissed, and IL Mr.. keadF
can be found he viii probably be called
upon TO pay the costs.
~ the tire OF the arrest Mrs. Gottstrin
sa4s TIA. zsa yas utterly a. loss TO ac-
corr, for Readyse actions. He came 90 the
house about O'Clock In the afternoon
and asked 20 zee some ros-rs he went
away ana returned At O'Clock with TWO
Policemen. claiming that ne had been ROB-
bed o. 81 Before ne got through teians
his story he had named the oinerrnt
amounts
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28

Thu case 20 g}aHI }ar-ray urofarraa
SaaiiSt et'aF'e9 Harr'r Ky reseph Waugh.
m uusaph'~t}eatea Eaetnrrrr go, ,s,,n
asa was dismissed Yesterday aste,,[',,
~ JEStl'" % the Peace Iueersou on rao-
ton % Deputy Prosecuting Attorney f,ul.
ton The preliminary hearing hat boon
continued from time 20 time untu Wauah
either sat tirrd cnf or forgot ali ahnnt {,
re f8lied - Rpfsear YESTERDAY aftern,-ap
ehd tha' was i3> cail*e fae wfnlag the ga So
rom he ts@-oriG waugh Toe, So bv that
ancient ttick ~ the btinko men v,,.r.i,,
they borrow rooney ana ln~e 4. se>sval
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28
cold Found Near siruora.

VANt'ot YER. Z &. Jane . ~ report
received - Vancouver direct fT,gn Gieno-a
SAYS thlt fs{Wag3 n 1su~.,r. ~ Seattle.
t-ts 3 severed pia-er ercun1 Ntan no
ua,rs az G..9sers fhat gave S-Ven'H-fva
so.er- 20 tfe gam. she lsgEH~. tvt-~ tse
SEQ ~ a uius b9at Tia Sarsevgnx corps
Nht-~ h..s s--n establishing 'he grade 81
tas 50 tanAon~3 Tes'.n Lake rst}vAs faun3
sft- vnrS ~ <es~es sod 80 tr. district
r5.s vas oa f4t.1e Tsh'an rsrr aeeut
ts.rs. ave w .~ rrcw Gif"ors
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28
Made an Example of Him.

Justice Of the Peace Austin made an ex-
ample of II Sn1allwoo1. q eo!ored boot
BLACK. yesterday afternoon, when ne was
convicted of insulting Miss Lille Weldon.
an actress Miss Weldon told her story IN
such a plain. STRAIGHTFORWARD manner t!at
every one believed whss she SAID eNens
summarized. SsnaIlwooe had spoken famil-
IsrIy 10 her without cause and then used
obscene language when reproved. Justice
Austin fined srnaIlwood So and costs. and
in default OF payment committed him to
fail
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28
Student Locked I'D.

Frank Nanogle, q student. aged IL years,
was locked UP last night by Of?icer Stepler.
He Is accused OF striking MS aunt, who has
taken care Of him since his father and
mother died She liz said TO have asked
him TO DO a trifiing service. TO which he
objected He said that his aunt grabbed
him By the coat and that he threw his
arm around her Later he admitted that
ne acted rather meanly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28
Miss Richardson's Pnpiis' Recital.

Miss Lizzie JAY Richardson has arranged
fur a recital ly her pupil. al the seattle
theater for Wednesday evening. There
VII be musical numbers ard character
sketches. the programme being varied in
the nature Of talent required. Miss Rich
arieon's pupils 70 the number OF fifty will
partlcinnte.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28

Coroner Yandeli received letter yeSter-
day afternoon from J A Wells. OF San
Franciseo asking what had been done with
the body Of Edward Lee a waiter on the
steamship Walla waila. who was drowned
In she bay Mr. Wells gave no explana-
slon OF his interest in the case or informa-
ton that would help the coroner in the
discovery OF the dead mans relatives. The
reply 10 Mr. Wells letter will state that
the body was buried In PotteTs field be-
canse 10 one claimed Il.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28

section House Drstroyed With Fart
az Concentrations $500

SPECIAL Dispatch - the Post -IntelFgencer.
MAPLE VALLEY. June AT this
afternoon fire broke our IN the section
house - tina Columbia - Puget Sound rail
read here which WAS totally consumed To-
gether wt.h one-Aalf the contents Al he
mems cloth ug was burned The Are soon
s3~et1 20 the water tank which Was ore
thifi DESTROYED loss abau, So
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28
Tug Catches Fire.

Tug Wallowa. Of the White Star Com
Eany. caught fire last Saturday evening
while lying at Ballard The woodwork
near the boiler became ove:heated and
suddenly burst into fame. The crew got
cut the hose used in washing down the
deck, and after much hard work succeeded
In extlnguishiEg the flames. The tug Is
now along side Moran's dock. Her engine
room and lower house are badly damaged
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28

r. r. Deputy. OF 1919 Sixteenth avenue.
reported TO the police yesterday morning
that gold watch was stolen from his
room Sunday night.
burglar entered Alvin p. Finnedge's
residence at 30 Boylston avenue Saturday
night. and stole three silver spoons, four
pieces OF eiiverware and one gold thimble.
Some plated ware was also taken.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28
~ the Third Avenue.

Wilson's flying ballet supported by one
IT the hes, vaudeville companies seen here
IS doing an excellent business at the
Third Avenue theatsr. The perform nce
Is a novelty IN every sense % The word
and pretty as il - novel The ciris
az the ballet are al pretty. the stage set
tings are beautiful and the speC'alt,es are
among the best or their kind Nilsson's
aerial ballet viii hold the boards all the
Y eek, Including tho customary matinee
EtturAaX Afternoon
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28

hosws after everything IL ever the dup>
CONES to the cosc.usson tina: he has been
robbed Harper 60: into sronbie Win f.!-
low ramed Zen Hsines recently ard ae-
cording TO general reports Hainss gave
Lsm good batting.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-28

Bark Tneobald. which has been on the
beach At Wess. Seattle for several months.
was flowed over Saturday night and is now
alongside the south bunkers. Her upper
rigging and spars are being replaced and
she will leave shortly for San Francisco,
loaded with coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
SPANISH CONSUL Is FRESH.
Demands the Right to Search q British
Ship for American Secrets.

Demands the Right to Search u British
Ship for American Secrets.
Kingston. Jamaica, May 25.-TCopy-
right. 1898. by Associated Press 1.-The
Spanish consul here. acting under the
nuetrality proclamation, asks of the
colonial authorities the right to search
the steamer Adula when she arrives
from Cienfuegos tonight. He is insearch
Of dispatches from the American block
aiding fleet to the navy department, and
of communications from spies. He AYERS
that on her previous trip from Cienfue-
gos the Adula brought mail from the
United States cruiser Marblehead, and
he cites the British neutrality laws de-
claring that official dispatches are con-
traband.
The colonial authorities, after inquiry
replied that no proof existed Of the ex-
istence Of official dispatches from the
Marblehead. but only of the personal
letters of officers and men, which were
accepted as an act of courtesy for mail
ing here. The Spanish consul persist.
ing in his demand for the privilege tc
search all packages sealed or unsealet
and the persons of passengers. the CO.
lonial government replied that such 6
| thing could not be allowed without
proof of reasonable probability. Tht
colonial authorities are understood t
have inquired of London for advice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
President Mckinley Issues Call for $4,000 Volunteers
The Apportionment
The OREGON REACHES JUPITER, FLORIDA
Her Companion Vessels With HerCape Verde Fleet Believed
to be Surely Bottled Up

ton on the blockade from Cardenas
to Mariel unchanged There has been
no fighting in the last five days and
no signs of military activity along
the coast. The light in MORO castle
at Havana has not been burning since
Monday night.
Denial as to the German Threat.
Berlin, May 25.-It is semi-ofiicially
denied that the German consul at Ma
Mia threatened to land provisions un-
der protection of German warships
when Dewey declined to allow the
landing at his request.
Jeddah Wins the Derby.
London, May 25.-Jeddah won the
derby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25

soon py the eastern route, the two fleets
thus competing the circle of Cuba.
The battleship Iowa followed Commo-
dore Schley on Friday, but was over
taken off Cape San Antonio on Satur-
day by the torpedo boat Dupont with
secret instructions. The battleship i'm
mediately increased her speed. to the
limit. and when last seen was guard
ing the entrance to the passage between
the Isle of Pines and Cuba. The Du-
pont rushed on toward Cienfuegos. The
numerous rumors as to the sighting OF
the phantom Spanish fleet in this vicin-
ity are quite unsubstantiated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
NEWS THAT Is HEARD AT MADRID
Nothing Positive That Reveals the Situn-
ton in the West Indies.

Nothing Positive That Reveals the Situn-
tion in the West Indies.
London, May 25.-The following dis
patch has been received from Madrid
dated a. m. Wednesday: Nothing
positive is revealed as to the situation.
Lieutenant General Cores, minister OF
war. h&s received a cablegram from
General Blanco saying that American
warships are in front of Santiago. Cap.
tain Aunon, minister of marine, has
received lengthy dispatch from Ad-
miral Cervera. replying in full to in
structions. The minister of marine re-
ceives nobody. He is working day and
night. Yesterday he presented to the
queen regent every detail of the plans
at Santiago de Cuba, showing the de-
fences and the security of Admiral Ger
vera's squadron.
Admiral Camara has gone back tC
Cadiz with sealed orders. II is said that
on his arrival there he will arrange fol
manoeuvres of his ships at sea. fol
trials Of speed, gunnery and everything
necessary to satisfy himself that the
squadron is in efficient condition. He
will depart for destination undivulged
Senior Capdepon. minister of the interior
says telegram received by the wal
office frcm Manila reports that the ma
tives are disposed TO remain loyal t
Spain and will defend the, territa'y
against foreign invasion"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
Scores on the Ball Field.

Chicago. May 25.-Yesterday's League
records on the diamond were as follows
At Observation-Disclosures o, Cleveland
4; at st. Louis-Boston 10, st. Louis IL
at Louisville-New York 6, Louisville /
at Cincinnati-Brooklyn s. Cincinnati g.
at Pittsburg-Philadelph 3. Pittsburgh
at Chicago-Baltimore Is, Chicago 13
Western League: At Detroit-St. Pau
o. Detroit .; at Indianapolis-Kansas
City II. Indianapolis IL: at Milwaukee
Omaha 5, Milwaukee 6; at Columbus
Rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
Blanco Is Not Yet Cut OF.

Washington, May 25.-Late yesterday
afternoon it was ascertained that the
cable from Santiago that was cut by
the American warship st. Louis was
not the line controlled by the French
company running from Santiago to
Hayti through Guantanamo, but one of
the two English cables running from
Santiago south to Jamaica. General
Blanco therefore is not isolated from
the rest of the world, but can still COM
municate with the home government by
either the French cable going to Hayti
or the English one running to Jamaica
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25

Appleton. Wis. May 25.-The thirty
second annual encampment OF the Wis
consin G. A. r. opened last evening with
over 1,0o0 in attendance and as many
more expected. The Woman's Relief
Corps, Sons Of Veterans and Ladies Of
the C. A. R. are also holding a state
meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-25
\hIASHTNGTpN. May 2j. - The
Wv president has issued procla-

\hIASHTNGTpN, May 2j. - The
w president has issued procla-
nation calling for 10000 more vol
unteers. This makes the total army
strength of regulars and volunteers
$50, 900.
The call is divided among the states
on the basis of population as far as
practicablecbut not as the:frst call for
the National Guard, but will he open
to term of enlistment of two years
unless sooner discharged. 1t is sup
posed this indicates the determination
to press the campaign vigorously
from now on.
Iowa's Governsr Quick to Respond.
Des Moines. :May 25.-Gov. Shaw
will issue ascall tomorrow for Iowa's.
quota ktrOOps under. tOday's call of
the president.
Oregon Reaches Florida.
Washington, May s25.-Secretary
Long has received an icial dispatch
announcing the arrival of the battle
ship Oregon in Jupiter Inlet. Fla.
Her arrival was reported Immediately
to the president.
At 9:45 the secretary said no word
had been received regarding the bot
tling up of the Spanish fleet at San
tiago. The only information of this
kind comes from the press. and not
official sources. While Secretary
Long has no official advices he says
he fully credits the press dispatches,
and has reason to believe that Cervera
is cooped up with Schley on the out
side.
Members of the cabinet are exultani
over the news that the Spanish fleet
is safely bottled up in Santiago har.
bor. While.they discredit the report
that the Cadiz squadron is enrOute t.
Cervera's assistance, such move
would be welcomed, as it is believed
it would certainly result in the de
struction of both fleets instead of one
1t is expected that the last cabl
communication between Cuba n
Madrid will be cut today.
The senate passed the pension de
iciency appropriation bill and con
sideration of the war revenue measur
was resumed.
Fleet is Mt Santiago All Right.
Port au Prince. Hayti, May 25.-
copyright by Associated Press
The report of the arrival of the Spar
ish Cape Verde fleet at Santiago
correct. A correspondent of th
Associated Press has been able to oil
tain definite confirmation. Up to tn
present it has been impossible to ol
tain details, as dispatches sent frol
here to Santiago asking for inform;
tion on the subject remained III
answered.
New York, May 25.-The Evenir
Worlds special from Jupiter, RIA
SAYS that Lieut.. Davis, of the battl
ship Oregon, came ashore late la
night. Our race" he said, 'w
most exciting, especially after we le
Bahai, for we then knew of the pos'
bility of interruption. Capt. Clar
however, kept our little fleet in co
slant readiness. and had we run in
the Spanish fleet we would have he
heard from" The Marietta al
Buffalo are with the Oregon.
The battleship Oregon has slrea'
sailed again.
Key West, May 25.-The Associat
Press boat Wanda reports the sitr