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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Els Clothing Catches Firo>while 1t is
Playing In tIsc Yard.

Abba, Oct. 5.-(Special0-Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon
over the remains of a child. two years
of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. William
Hartman, that had been burned to
death.
Mrs. Hartman. accompanied by her
children. had gone to the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ballinger Miller, two
miles south of the city. where she was
assisting in the household work. Mrs.
Miller being i'll. Among other duties
the washing had TO be done and Mrs.
Hartman had a large fire built in the
yard and set kettle over the top OF it
to heat some water. She went into the
house for some articles and when she
returned she was Mortified to see the
baby toddle to the fire and grasp a fa-
got of wood. The flames soon spread
10 the child's clothing and it was but
"a few seconds until the clothing was
burned from its body. The child in
hailed much of the fire, and died soon
after,
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SHAW Ar.A srHHET FA,H.
Governor Addresses a Large Crowd at
keokuk Yesterday.

Keokuk, Oct f. Governor Shaw .op-
tened the second annual street fair
yesterday in the presence OF Il crowd
of 10000 people. The address of well
come was made by Mayor Daugherty,
who introduced Governor Shaw. Yes
1erday was Republican day, and Gov.
Shaw.s speech was on partisan lines.
William Jennings Bryan being sched-
nled to reply TO him on Thursday.
Governor Shaw warmly supported the
administrations Philippine policy. and
his references 10 President Mckinley
ard his conduea Of the war were en-
Enthusiastically received. Senator Gear
spoke briefly on the expansion ques-
ton.
The street fair eclipses the first one.
given IA year ago. The principal
street is lined for mile with elaborate
booths and displays.l while the side
streets are given up to side shows.
The flower parade on Thursday is in
charge of the Woman's club. which re-
fused 10 undertake the arrangements
unless the fair management agreed to
exclude all Objectionable shows.
Free performances are given on the
street corners, and great crowds are
| attracted
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Boston,s Claim on Dewey.

Washington. Oct. 4.--secretary Long
has been urged by the governor OF
Massachusetts and the mayor of Bos-
ton to set aside Oct. o as. a day for the
reception of Admiral Dewey at Boston.
The matter was brought to the atten-
ton of the admiral, and he asked that
a decision be deferred until the New
York ceremonies are over and he has
had an opportunity to consult person.
ally with Secretary Long.
Secretary Long yesterday replied to
the application of the citizens of Nor
folk and vicinity to have the Olympia
sent TO Hampton Roads in company
with the North, Atlantic squadron. de-
clining to sanction the proposition
The Olympia is TO go ont of commits
sion at the Boston navy yard
1t is likely, that Admiral Dewey will
be detached in the course of few
days. This is a mere formality.
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HARLAN DEAD.
Ex-senator Dies at His Home
This Morning.
IN LINcoLN's CABINET.
Was Universally Known as ssIowa's
Grand Old Man'.-Ells Life Illus
Reen Identified with His.
tory ofthe State.

r v /.
Mt. Pleasant, Oct. 5.-(Special.)-
Ex-senator James Harlan, at one time
"a member of Lincoln's war cabinet and
universally known as Iowa's grand
old man. died at 9:35 o'clock this
morning. Mr.. Harlan had been sick less
than week. Last Friday he address
ed the Iowa Methodist conference in
this city. Death resulted chiefly from
old age. and it is thought to have been
hastened by his unusual exertion in
addressing the conference.
Senator Harlan occupies place in
that of the memories clustering around
War Governor kirkwood. Iowa proud
ly claims him'as her own, although he
was born in Illinois and educated in
Indiana. He first saw the light OF day
lin Clark county. Illinois. in 1920. -Four
years later his parents moved to Indi-
ana. He was graduated from the AS
bury University, Greencastle. Ind, in
1915, was married the same year and
\ came TO Iowa, where he has resided
ever since.
In his early Iowa days Mr.. Harlan
farmed and taught school. In 1s47 he
was elected state superintendent OF
schools. serving one year. He then
practiced law. after a season of study,
until 1853, when he was elected presi-
dent of Iowa Wesleyan college in this
city, occupying this position two years.
In 1855 MIR. Harlan was elected tIrit-
| ed States senator and he was re-elect-
ed in 1861. He resigned in 1865 10 be-
come secretary, of the interior under
Abraham Lincoln. The following year
he was again elected to the senate, but
in 1872 was defeated by William B. ALI
son. who has been reelected ever since
III. 1ss2 Nri Harlan was appointed chief
|sjustice of the court of ofscommissioners
I!of Alabama claims, which position he
held four years.
i In 1893 he was called from retire
ment to act as temporary chairman ol
the republican. state convention. As
such officer he made speech which
! had a tremendous influence in checking
(. the threatened bolt of prohibitionists
on account of the conventions derlara-
ton for practical local option. He was
a candidate for the republican nomi
nation for governor in 1895, but his
4 age was against him.
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FELL TO DEATH.
Acronaut Breaks His Neck at Des
MOiMen Yesterday.

Des Moines, Oct. 5.--Professor MarZ;t
Townsend, the aeronaut. who was. en-
gagged to make the ascents and para
chute leaps from the circus grounds
each day This week, fell from his bal
Icon yesterday at $40 o'clock. struck
on his head and died instantly. n
combination OF circumstances sur
rounding the affair makes it
look as though no one per-
son or condition was, responsible
for the death, but that it was purely
accidental. \ coroner's jury. compos-
ed of b. B. Morris, y. j.. Lawrence and
Charles Ferstin was sworn in last ev-
ening and will hear the evidence. this
afternoon at 2 o'clock. IS. M
Townsend's act was scheduled to fol-
low the circus each day. and Tuesday it
was performed in a very creditable and
manner, but not as ,adyertis-
ed. He was down on fhe program to
shoot out OF a cannon. sail through the
air, and descend with parachute. He
said the tin cannon was too heavy for
his balloon to carry. so Went up with
out it and made the ordinary parachute
descent. Yesterday the cannon was.at-
tached and the balloon started up. At
an elevation of little over 200 feet he
was given the signal to drop. The bal
loon had begun to descend. He left it
at about 200 feet. The parachute, never
opened, but with him crashed TO the
ground Townsend struck on his head,
crushing his skull and breaking his
neck.
Townsend's assistants We're 4 man
named LaGrange, of Grinnell ,rwho has
been with him two or three years, and
Eddie Down, of Des Moines, who has
been with him about the same
time. The balloon arose to a lit
tie over 200 feet and started down.
Fearing for his employers safety,
Downs gave the signal for him
to drop. He did so, with the re-
suits stated. He lay in the. tin cannon
and was unable to see the ground, and
I did not know how high he was. 1t had
been previously arranged THAI Downs
should fire shot with a revolver when
the correct altitude was reached. This
is considered at the least 500 feet. 1t
was stated yesterday by several who
were on the grounds thai the balloon
was old and not able 10 carry the
weight, and also that Townsend had
trouble getting out of the cannon, and
| that the parachute caught on the edge.
! !. tear in the parachute that looks rs
though it may have been inflicted by
the edge of the tin cannon makes this
seem probable.
Townsend is nominally a resident OF
Decorah, but for the past ten
years has been in the balloon business
making ascenrs in nearly all parts OF
1.-THE country His mother is living in
Decorah at present, having married !:
second time man named Lee. Town
send also leaves a brother, who lives
| in DEBORAH.
| An estimation of how lightly men oil
!, ,Townsend's profession hold life is seen
in the agreement for compensation
made by the Semi ON Sed committee
| BY its provisions Townsend received
500, out of which he had to pay his two
assistants, keep repairs on machinery
take his life in his hand every day. and
figure profits.
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WILL GO TO VERMONT.
At HI,
Hi a Request He is Detached
From the OLYMPIA.

Washington, Oct. 4.--(By Associated
Press .)-Admiral Dewey this morning
called on Secretary Long and talked
over plans for the immediate future.
Long gave hin perfect liberty to do
as he pleased. The admiral, therefore.
at his own request, was detached from
the Olympia. He will go to Vermont
Monday, have a reception at the state
capitol the 18th. and one at Boston the
14th. 1t is expected he will then re-
turn to Washington to meet his col
leagues of the Philippine commission,
whose deliberations will likely last
some months. On leaving the navy de-
partment Dewey walked to the White
House to keep an appointmen, with the
president to discuss the Philippines sit
unfinn
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Captain Poore, of Sixth Infan-
try, Routs 'Robber Band,
Killing the Leaders.
LIEUT.. GRUBB is KILLED
Other Engagement. In Philippines
Americans Lose n Number fOffi-
GERS and Some Enlisted NIen
Picket Attacked.

Washington, Oct. 4.-(By Associated
Press )-Gen. Otis cables that Captain
Poore, of the Sixth infantry, attacked
an intrenched robber band in western
Negros, the 1st instant. Lieutenant
Grubb, of the Sixth infantry, was kill
"a, and DIR. Shillock and three enlisted
men were slightly wounded. Twenty
of the enemy were killed, including the
two leading robbers. Twelve rifles
and a large supply of ammunition and
stores We're captured. Poore's action is
commended.
The insurgents west OF Bacoor and
linus, in Luzon, attacked our line of
communication. Captain Eldredge, of
the Fourteenth infantry, was killed,
\ and Lieutenant Burgfess, of the Fifth
artillery, wounded. Ten or twelve ell
listed men We're killed and wounded,
but the full report has not yet been
received. The enemy was driven west
and south with reported heavy loss.
Yesterday the enemy attacked Ca
bAlibhb iilSi was AiiNSH SObiC
tance into the country. Our casualties
were two enlisted men killed and seven
wounded. Sixty insurgents were kill
ed. The number of wounded is I'M
known.
The Fourth cavalry reconnoitered
yesterday from San Fernando in the
direction of Santa Anna and Aravat.
One man was killed, but there were
K no other casualties. The insurgents
were driven with considerable loss.
An advance picket post of three men
dlstapee out, ffom Sa1r Antonio
was attacked yesterday by Bolo men
| The entire picket was killed. 1T was
the result of carelessness or over conf
/, dence in the natives.
ST. Paul Arrives.
Washington, Oct. A. (By Associated
Press )-Otis cables the transport St.
Paul has arrived with seven troops OF
the Third cavalry.
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johnson County Democrats.

Iowa City, Oct. 4.-The democrats of
johnson county held a convention SAT-
urday and renominated Hon. Geo. w.
Koontz for representative by acclama-
tion. Other nominations We're: Treas
1lrer, A. R. Cherry, renominated on
fifth ballot; sheriff, A. T.. Hofer, third
ballot; superintendent, Samuel ID. Whit
Ing, renominated by acclamation;. sur
veyor, j. Otto Schultz was renominat-
ed by acclamation; VIM. +. Schneider
was renominated by acclamation, and
Supervisor Joe Koniasek ON the first
ballot
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Receives n MEDAL.

Oskaloosa, Oct. 4.-Oscar w. Minnicl,
OF this city, has just received from
Congressman Lacey, medal of honor
for his services in Manila bay. On
one side of the medal is the inscription:
"In memory of the victory of Manila
Bay, 1898, o. S. y, Concord On the
ether side is u fine medallion of Adj
n,lral Dewey and the inscription: "'rhc
gift of the people of the United States
10 the officers and men of the Asiaric
squadron, under the command Of Com
lnoaore George Dewey" MIR MinricI
was modest seaman on the Concord
and feels highly honored by the medal
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that the president will direct the COM
mission to return to the Philippines be-
fore the close of the dry season.

that the president will direct the COM
mission to return to the Philippines be-
fore the close of the dry season.
The adoption of Admiral Dewey's
recommendation rs to increasing the
squadron gives some token OF the
strictness of the blockade which 1T IS
intended to enforce. Reports received
from Rear Admiral Watson since Ad-
miral Dewey's departure from Manila
show that rice and hemp have appre-
ciated in value $50 per cent, and that
in return for exports of these products
munitions of war are being received by
the insurgents.
The facts as to the long coast line OF
LuZon and the ease with which, goods
may be landed in one island and trans
ported to another have been fully eN7
planned to officials and this has made
the president the more ready to follow
the admiral's advice.
1t is apparently not intended to pro-
claim a formal blockade, but rather to
enforce a local blockade which will
prevent it from assuming internation-
al significance.
The Brooklyn is an armored cruiser
of the first rating, carrying twenty
main battery guns and having total
| displacement of 9.s15 tons. and is so
well thought of by Rear Admiral
Schley that he desired that she be as
signed as his flagship in the South At
lantic squadron.
| The Marietta is a composite gunboat
OF 1000 tons displacement and with a
main battery equipment of six guns.
The Machias, with displacement of
| l.17T tons. carries a battery of eight
guns. Their commanders are all vete-
raus OF long experience in the service
The Brooklyn is commanded by Cap
(, tain Theodore +. Jewell, who has seen
| fourteen years of sea service and much
more than that on shore stations: the
Machias by Lieutenant Commander
Leavitt G. Logan. with fifteen wears
of service at sea. and the Marietta by
Lieutenant, Commander Edward H..
Gheen, whose record shows seventeen
years of sea service. The Brookiyn's
formidable equipment will make her
of invaluable general service. while the
Marietta and the Nfachias are expected
! to be of much usefulness in the numer-
Gus shallow waters about the archipel-
ago. where larger craft cannot go.
/ 1t is not known how soon these ves-
sells can be made ready. but their or
. ders, are to get away IS early as pos
| Sible. and no delay is anticipated.
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An Acre Of Celery Frozen.

Iowa Falls. Oct. 1.-THE early frost
this fall enMiled atotal loss toNFarweil
e Westgate.a OF this city. in The de-
;struction Of sheir entire crop Of cedery.
The crop last year was SO successful
that an acre and u quarter was planted
this season aud was of the finest quail
ity and ready for the market. About
an acre, consisting of nearly 2O.0Be
splauts, was.left and the freeze destroy
ed all. The loss to these gentlemen is
estimated ut $500.
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URDANETA RAISED.
ssunken Gunboat Brought to Cayite
Where 1t Will be Rcfitted.

Washington, Oct. 4.-By Associated
Press.) s.)-Admiral Watson cables from
Manila: Lieut.. Cornwall, with the
Callao. Mindoro. Gardoqri, Basco and
an armed lighter, landing a force OF
marines from Cavite and blue jackets
from the Baltimore, Petrel and Helena,
entered the Orani river Monday morn
Ing and raised the Urdaneta, the gun
beats protecting the working party.
Two hundred men under Cornwall
landed and secured the neighborhood
and the towns. The insurgents fed,
firing scattering shots. The town is
abandoned and is partially burned by
shells. There were no casualties. They
brought the Urdaneta to Cavite today.
1t will be reftted.'
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conauctor BROWN promo1ea

Charles y Brown, formerlv condmc-
ductor on the Rock Island passenger
trains Nos. 2O2 and 203 ON the Keolsuk-
Des Moines division, has been promoted
to the position OF trainmasler on that
division. with headQ ut. Des
aIpines. The change was made TO fill the
vacancy caused by the recent promotion
of ". Fl. Given 10 superintendent OF the
southwest division. and took effect YES
terday. MIR. Brown's position as con
ductor was supplied by the appoint
ment OF d. l.. Bascom.
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Fred White at Atlantic.

Atlantic. Oct. A. Hon. Fred E. White,
democratic candidate for governor,
spoke to 4 small audience at the opera
house here Tuesday night. His ad-
dress was taken up with discussion
of the tariff question. in which he
maintained that the republicans OF 10.
VA had adopted a radical free trade
plank in their platform, with a tiradr
against trusts and n aenuneiation OF
the policy of expansion. Mr.. White
spent considerable time in clt!eavoring
to show why times were good.
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A Farmer Held IN.

.Ackley, Oct. 4.-Richard Burma, a
prominent farmer living three miles
east of town, was held up and robbed
BY two men Saturday night. He was
returning home and at the Illinois Cen
tral railroad crossing. about one mile
east of town, was STOPPED by two men.
One held the horses while the other
got into the buggy and demanded Bur-
mas money and watch, which he hand
ed over. The robbers got about $25 in
cash and a watch valued at $40. They
escaped ON freight train that was
pulling out of the switch.
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Roy Fatally Crushed.

Shenandoah, Oci. 4.-Gharles Lamb.
about 10 years old. climbed upon II
moving train near the burlington de-
pot Monday afternoon. fell between the
ears and was badly crushed, both arms
being cut off and hs head crushed. He
lived but IA short time. His parents live
in the city.
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VOL Known Woman Dead

Agency, Oct. 5.--(Special. Mrs.
Martie Bubage, aged 10 years. died at
o'clock yesterday morning. after Il
lingering Illness. She was well known
and was the first state president of
the Woman's ief1Corps. She leaves
a husband to mourn her death The
funeral will be held from her late resi-
dence at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Fred xvl,lte n, cnrro,l.

Carroll, Oct. 4.-Fred White spoke to
a small audience in the court house
Monday night. His speech was Il
strained effort and was indifferently
received. He practically Ignored free.
silver and the tariff. and dwell princi-
pally on imperialism. White is already
on the defensive and his meeting here
was Il decided fizzle.
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Dog Pol.oner. nt Mnrk

Mason Ci1y, Oct. Within the past
three days not Tess than sixty dogs
have Esen poisoned here, the list i,,-
cluding not only favorite household
pets, but The most valuable hunting
dogs The dog fends have become so
bold that they go right to the barns
where dogs are chained for projection
and administer tl:e poison.
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SECOND IOWA CAVALRY.
II Closes Successful Two Rays' Re.
union Mt NlarshalltOxvn.

Marshalltown, Oct. 5.-(Special.)-
The Second Iowa cavalry closed a sue
cessful two days reunion here today.
The next meeting will be at Clear
Lake. w. A. Burnap of that place was
chosen president and H. j. Bennett sec
retary for the coming year.
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Loass a POLITICAL Eue,or.

indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 5.--At the
grand lodge. Kaights OF Pyshias, ses-
sion Tuesday charges We're freely made
that the organization was being used
as stepping stone 10 state Offices. The
rural" members won, over Secretary
OF State Hunt and others. however. in
The fight for keeper nf records. Frank
Bowers being reelected. In the other
offices the politicians We're victorious.
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Entlre Family Poison ed.

Fort Dodge, Oct. AT the Saboe
home. eight miles north of Fort Dodge
Dutch cheese was served for supper.
As he result all who pamook OF the
dish. Mrs. Saooe and three children,
nov lie at TIE point Of death.
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Baltle Fla. Restore.,.

Dallas. Tex, Oct. 5. By Associated
tpress.) The tattered BATTLE flag OF
Terry's Texas rangers, captured by In,
diana troops during the civil war. was
restored TO the survivors today Cover
nor Mount, of Indiana. made the pre-
sentation address.
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Butcher. to XII, ,rle.r own nlen,.

Dabuqne, uct. 34.-I'gfchers OF this
city, who hitherto bought their meats
from Chicago companies, have COM
bined TO do their own slanghtering.
TheyNclaim thar the packing eompan-
les are in combination 10 hold prices
UP without iuStifcalion
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IOWA CITY SUICIDE.
Young Man, for Reasons Uuknown.
.Pnls Rullet'TIrou%h His Head

Iowa City. Oct. 5.--(Special.)-- Rob
ert P. Linderman, of this ciry. aged 10
years. committed suicide this inoIninc
by shooting himself through the head
The cause for the deed is unknown.
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ORDERED TO MANILA
United States Cruisers vii, Reinforce
tile Fleet in Eastern Waters

Washington, Oct. 5.-(By Associated
Press 1.-The navy department today
issued orders 10 the cruisers Brooklyn,
New Orleans and Nashville. and the
gunhoat Niger, to proceed to Maniln to
reinforce the fleet there. The three
first go by way of the Suez, the other
from San Francisco.
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No Cause for Alarm.

Newcastle, Natal. Oct. 5.-(By Asso-
cinted Press.)-A dispatch was receiv-
ed from the government saying that
there was no immediate cause for
alarm. This arrested the panic
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Iowa Bank Robbed.

Des Moines, Oct. 5.-(By Associated
Press. The yCapital's Rippsy, Iowa,
special says. Burglars last night
Idynamited the safe OF the Commercial
bank. The cashier says they gov
81, 500
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n,s,TIsr1 TROOPS FIGHr.
They Meet The Forces of the New NInI,di
1u Eastle.

Paris. Oct. a.--(By Associated
Press Accarding TO a dispatch from
Ras Jibutil. on Guf Alion. the Indo-
British ti.naPs recently landed ON thu,
Hsomai; coast. fought near Berbera with
the forces of Shiel Mohammed Salem.
who has hsen proclaimed mahdi by the
Hiater!and Musselmars, who are insti-
eating an uprising OF the Somalis
against the toyssii,ians. Twensy-sev-
Ell Son.alis were Killed.
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Race Is on;

Highland. Oct. 5, 4:o2.- (By .Nsso-
ciated Press.) .rhe entire excursion
feet is heading foriaAew York. Beth
the yachts have taken in their sails and
are being towed to their anchorage.
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AT Canton.

Canton. Ohio, Oct. . -(By Associat-
ed Press.) The president received an
ovation from old friends and neighbors
on the arrival of his special here. The
train only stopped long enough for the
president and members oil the cabinet
to shake hands with a part of those
who gathered TO see him.