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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
The Storm in Canada.
RELIEVING THE SUFFERING.
Provisions and Money Sent to Desti.
tute Storm Victims.

Houston, Texas, Sept. 13.-From all
parts of the United States and some
portions of England many thousands
of dollars are pouring into this city
for the relief of the Texas destitute
storm sufferers. Train loads of provi-
siOns and clothing are also hurrying
towards Houston and Galveston and
refugees who have arrived here are
being made as comfortable as possible.
Estimates of the number of dead still
vary, Mayor Jones, of Galveston, main
tanning his opinion that the number
will be no less than 5000. Property
losses are amounting higher as details
arrive. Some estimates for the city
of Galveston reach as high as 2O,OOO.-
900. There are $4,000 homeless in
that city to be taken care of and it, is
a question whether Galveston can or
will be rebuilt. There seems to be a
disposition on the part of leading citi-
zens, however, to start resolutely
where the storm left off and raise a
new city from the ruins of the old.
Troops are patrolling the streets and
looting is given set back. Several
additional cases are reported where
vandals were shot down while robbing
the dead, but the troops are rapidly
gaining control of the lawless element.
At noon today no new features had de-
veloped, since last night, but the wires
are expected to be working late this
evening direct to Galveston and in
that event fuller and more authentic
details are expected by tomorrow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
VAN BUREN, COUNTY FAIR.
Opened Yesterday With Good Exhib-
it's of Live Stock and Produce.

Keosauqua, Sept. 13.-(Special.) y
The fair of the Van Buren county ag-
ricultural association is in progress at
Keosauqua. Yesterday was real begin
ming as Tuesday was devoted to max
ing entries and general preparations.
There is a good display of agricultur-
al products. the poultry exhibit is first
class and the art hall reasonably we'll
filled. The hog and sheep pens are
filled, fair showing of all classes of
horses and a decided lacking in the
cattle stalls. Prof. Gleason, the horse
tanner, is here and is giving daily ex-
hibitions of his skill in subduing wild
horses in front of the amphitheater.
There were two running races yester-
day. The three-fourths mile dash was
won by Long Dandy, Streeter second,
Killekenick third, time 1:19.
The half mile, two-heat race, was
won by Billy Mason, Harry B second,
time sly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
MISS m,klNLEY MARRIED.
President and Mrs. Mckinley Witness
the Ceremony of Their Niece.

Somerset, Pa, Sept. 13.-The Nc
Kinley-Baer wedding which, last eve
ming, united the lives of Miss Mabel
Mckinley, the only child CT Mr.. and
Mrs. Abner Mckinley, and DR.. Her
manus L. Baer, was perhaps the most
elegant from many points of view
ever witnessed in this state. The
presence of President AMI Mrs. Me-
Kinley, uncle and aunt of the bride,
together with other prominent people
from various parts of the United
States gave dignity and tone TO the
affair.
The ceremony began promptly at s
o'clock in the drawing room OF the
Mckinley residence. The bride, lean
ing on the arm of her father, was met
by the groom between the drawing
room door and marriage bell in the
bay window, under which DR.. Nor
gan performed the ceremony. Abner
Mckinley gave the bride away.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the groom kissed the bride and the
first to extend their congratulations
were President and Mrs. Mckinley.
They were followed by Mr.. and Mrs.
Abner Mckinley, parents of the nride.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Steck is not Confident.

Des Moines, Sept. IS. A. C. Steckl
of Ottumwa, democratic nominee for
congress in the sixth district, con-
ferred with Chairman Huffman of the
state central committee Yesterday.
Mr.. Steck was not so enthusiastic
over the outlook in his district as are
his friends. He said yesterday that
little interest was being manifested
in politics either by the press or by
individual voters.
Il suppose you are confident of de-
feating Mr.. Lacey?" Mr.. Steck was
asked.
ooh, no; don't quote me as being
confident. 1t must be remembered
that there is republican majority
of 1,500 to be overcome in the dis
trict, and that majority was given
against General Weaver, a popular
man, who ran ahead of his ticket"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
A Sensation at Cumberland.

Atlantic, Sept. 13.--Great excite
ment prevails in and about Cumber-
land over the sudden and shocking
death of Miss Hattie Spies, under cir
cumstances which give undeniable evi-
dence of foul play. No one was pres
ent when the girl died but two young
men. A physician was called, but ar
rived too late. An inquest found that
death was due to unknown drug self
administered for the purpose of pro-
sducing miscarriage. lhisSyerdict was
not satisfactory and the father and
friends of Miss Spies has caused the
arrest of the two young men, who are
now in the county jail. 1t is rumored
that movement is on foot to lynch
them, but this is discredited.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Captured by Neishborhood Posse.

Davenport, Sept. 13.-George Stef-
fens, aged 35, is locked up at the po-
lice station charged with the most re-
voting offense in the category of
crime. He is said to have outraged
an S-year-old child of the Glynn fam
lily in the north part of the city. An
other child of the family, suspecting
something was wrong, notified it's mo-
ther and soon the whole neighborhood
learned of the occurrence. Headed by
Reuben H. Boudinot, over a dozen men
pursued Steffens as he dashed from
the barn and ran away at the top of
his speed. Mr.. Boudinot overlook the
fleeing man, and with others held him
until the patrol wagon arrived.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
LABOR PREPARES FOR CARNIVAL
Monstrous Parade Being Arranged for
Tuesday Evening.

An informal session of the Trades
and Labor Assembly was held at
Labor hall last evening for the pur-
pose of making arrangements for the
labor parade next Tuesday evening,
during the street carnival. Nearly
every laboring organization IN the city
was represented. There were also
numerous Representatives from manu-
featuring industries.
1t was the sense of those present
last evening that organized labor
should put forth every effort to matte
success of the demonstration which
it has undertaken to make during car
nival week James Murphy has beer
selected as marshall of the parade.
The column will form at 1880 p. m.
on West Second street. with the head
resting on Mclean street. Those who
are to participate in the march are
requested to be present on time. The
merchants and manufacturers are re-
quested to prepare floats for the oc-
casion. All laboring men, whether
members of unions or not, will be
welcomed to the ranks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
MASON CITY GETS THE COLLEGE
National Military School Will Be
Founded in the Iowa City.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 13.-At yes
terday's session of the Sons of Veter-
ans the university location matter
was taken up. The committee in
charge reported in favor of Mason
City, and this report was adopted by
a vote of 142 to TO-
Mason City, Sept. 13.-Mason City
reoices at the news received from
Syracuse to the effect that the ma
tional military college will be located
here. The college is to be a memorial
to the soldiers and sailors, and is to
be run by their endowments. Two
million dollars have already been
pledged to the school. Mason City
donated the location and gave Siu0..
900. The plan was conceived by
Colonel Alzorto, eX-grand commander
of the National Sons of Veterans as
Sociation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
To Vote on New Court House.

Waterloo, Sept. 13.-The voters of
Blackhawk county will have an oppor-
tunity next November to express them
selves on the question of erecting a
new court house in the city of Water
loo. Action bringing this about was
taken by the board of supervisors
Tuesday just before adjournment, by
the adoption of a resolution providing
for the bonding of the county in the
sum of 100000 for the building of a
new court house, county jail and sher-
ifs residence, and for the appropria-
tion of $4,000 for the purpose of pur-
chasing site for the building.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
IOWA pREssyTEaY.
Committee Reported on Resignation
of DR.. r. w. Hinitt.

Wapello, Ia, Sept 12.-At the close
of the sermon by the presiding moder-
ator, Rev. E. Stark, Tuesday evening,
the presbytery was called to order aud
Elder Blake of Burlington, was elect
ed moderator. Rev. Mr.. Matthews,
chairman of the committee on ar
rangements made his report and pres
bytery adjourned until o'clock We'd
nesday morning.
The election of Mr.. Blake as mol
orator is the first instance in the his
tory of the church in Iowa where a
portant Office.
Report of DR.. limits Resignation.
The committee on minute concern
cerning the request for dissolution
of the pastoral relation in the First
Presbyterian church of Ottumwa, re-
ported as follows:
Whereas, request is made in due
form by Rev. F. w. Hinits, Phi. D..
for a dissolution of the pastoral re-
lation, and the First Presbyterian
church of Ottumwa concur therein.
"Resolved: First-That the P1 es-
bytery directs the dissolution of said
pastoral relation to take effect Sep
tember 80, and in SO doing, bears
testimony to the efficiency OF DR..
limits work in the pastorate and
the advance i'll the various depart-
ments of church work under mis- leader.
ship.
"Second-That it is a cause of con-
graduation that in dissolving this re-
lation, we do not lose DR.. Hinitt from
the work of the Presbytery, and that
in his acceptance OF the presidency
of Parsons college, we see a great
accession of strength in the teaching
and administrative force of that in
stitution, whose prosperity is matter
of the greatest Importance to this
Presbytery and Synod.
"Third-That we are to urge u'>or
our ministers. elders and churches
the privilege and duty of a loyal sup
port of Parsons college, especially ir
view of the fact that one of ou" oWr
men is called to the presidency, .
man whose ability, wisdom, enthusl
| asm and executive talent have beer
| fully proved by his five years of worn
among us.
| "Fourth-That DR.. Hinitt be ap
pointed to declare the pulpit vacant
| from the first day of October, thai
he be appointed moderator OF the
session, and that the church have
leave to supply it's pulpit until fur
ther action by the Presbytery.
81. B. Newcomb,
IS. H. Harper,
s.WiIis G. Craig
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Three Parties at Last Agree
Upon a Fusion State
Ticket.
0RMAN FOR GOVERNOR.
Democrats Get Head of Ticket and
Then Object to caIderwood, Popu-
list, for Lieutenant Governor
Ticket Is Like Joseph's Coat.

Denver, Sept. 13.-The fusion of the
democrat, silver republican and popu-
list parties was accomplished at 3:45
o'clock this morning. The following
ticket is the result:
Presidential ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Eaton, silver republican; T. M. Pat-
terson, populist; j. H. Robson. demo-
crat; Charles ]. Hughes, Jr. democrat
Congressmen-John F. Shafroth. sill
yer republican; John c. Belle, popu.
list.
Goyernor-James B. Orman. demo-
crat.
Lieutenant goyernor--John Calder.
wood, populist.
Secretary of state-David A. Mills,
populist
Treasurer-Dr. J. N. Chipley, silver
republican.
Supreme judge-Robert w. Steele.
silver republican.
Superintendent of public instruction
Mrs. Helen l.. Grenfell, silver repub.
lican.
Attorney general-C. G. Post, pop
uIist.
Auditor-C. w. Crouter, democrat.
fA'ei tho eiSheI was fdliieu ny all
the conventions, the democratic con-
vention reconsidered the ratification
of the nomination of Calderwood for
lieutenant governor and on motion of
Governor Thomas referred the case to
the state central committee. Thomas
claimed that Calderwood, who is a
prominent labor leader. is objectiona-
| Bile.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
WILL NOT
EVACUATE.
Great Britain Declines to
Withdraw tho Troops
From Chin s2apital.
,22g
MUST HAVE G. s glANTEES
&.
Wants China to Civ surances for
the FuIfIlment of c Conditions
Americans Fight Imperial
Troops at Temple onaho.
MUST HAVE G. glANTEEs

London, Sept. 13.-Great Britain's
reply to the Russian proposition for
the evacuation of Peking, sent two
days ago, declines to evacuate Peking
prior to receiving satisfactory guaran-
tees from the Chinese government for
the fulfillment of certain conditions.
Americans Fight Chinese Troops.
Picking, Sept. 13.-(Copyright, 1900,
for the Courier by the Associated
Press. "A troop of American cavalry
sent to act as convoy for cattle,
surprised 800 imperialists quartered
at Temple Shaho. They killed 30 and
captured many rifles. The enemy
fled northward.
The Japanese have arrested the
assassin of Baron Won Ketteler, aud
handed him over to the Germans.
He confessed his crime, saying the
imperial government ordered the
commission of the act.
The Russian cavalry yesterday en-
gagged 500 Boxers seven miles from
Machipo. The casualties among the
Boxers were 200, including their COM
mander. A Russian officer was
wounded and two Cossacks killed.
Ii Will Protect Americans.
Washington, Sept. 13.-Minister WI
has received a cablegram from Lii
Hung Chang answering the hope ex-
pressed in the American note a few
days ago that his powers are sufficient
to protect American lives and inter.
ests in China. Earl Lii says he has
the power and will see that protection
is given.
Missionary Hodges Killed.
Washington, Sept. 13.-Conger ca.
bles the state department as follows:
Hodges, a Presbyterian missionary,
has been killed at Pao-Ting- Flu"
Native Converts Murdered.
Yokohama, Sept. ia Japanese
officer at Chsong, Korea, reports that
two Japanese and severm hundred
Chinese or Korean converts We're niur.
dered on the frontier by the Chinese
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
CHANGE THE GROUNDS.
Celebration Of Emancipation Day Will
Be Held at Athletic Park.

The committee on arrangements for
the celebration of Emancipation day,
September %, has decided to change
the scene of the festivities from the
park at Mineral Springs to the South
Side Athletic park. A large speakers
stand will be erected at the latter
place, which will be covered with can
vass and appropriately decorated. The
ampitheatre already erected at this
park will accommodate several hun
dred persons, and the colored people
believe that the latter place will make
a much better location for the cele-
bration than the former selection.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
sio,,x civ sill kickina,

Sioux City, Sept. 13.-Business men
feel more convinced than ever of the
injustice of the official census count
with the announcement that the open
ing enrolment in the public schools is
$50 larger than on the opening day last
year. There is every indication that
the total enrolment for the year VIII
very nearly reach 5000. In speaking
of the increase, Superintendent kratz
said: .It convinces me that the OIL
cial census count was too low entirely.
Sioux City is much larger than ever be-
fore. We expected an increase in en-
rollment of about 200, but $50 surpris-
ed us greatly. The city ought to have
n recount
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
STORM WINDS ARE FURIOUS.
Strong Gale Sweeps the Lower Great
Lakes

Cleveland, o., Sept. 13.-The tail
end of the West Indian hurricane,
which swept over Lake Erie Tuesday
night proves to have been the most
disastrous storm that has visited this
section in several years. The wind
at one time attained velocity Of
sixty miles an hour, and it was then
blowing directly from the west, hay
ing practically a clear sweep Of the
whole lake.
Dispatches begin to tell of the ship
ping disasters that resulted from the
gale. At least two vessels were sunk,
carrying down with them several per-
sons, and number of other vessels
have reached port in badly damaged
condition.
The John B. Lyon, 255-foot steam
er, owned by J. G. Gilchrist, this city,
foundered about five miles off Con-
neaut, O., and ali but two of it's crew
OF sixteen were lost.
The schooner Dundee sank, about
fifteen miles off this port, and the
cook, woman, was drowned, the mas
ter and crew escaping on q raft.
The steamer City of Erie, with 800
passengers aboard, left Buffalo at Z
o'clock Tuesday evening. A moderate
wind was blowing at the time. When
off the port of Conneaut the steamer
was struck by the terrific westerly
gale that had begun blowing. 1t en-
countered tidal wave which went
clear over the bulwarks, smashing
some of the upper works. The en-
gine was slowed down. and the sreain-
er headed for the Canadian shore for
safety. 1t arrived here at o'clock
yesterday Afternoon, ten hours late,
with all passengers safe.
Hurricane Enters New England.
Boston, Sept. 13.-The now famous
West Indian hurricane entered New
England yesterday, causing a loss of
nearly million dollars. The gale was
more destructive on land than on sea.
1t started into life scores of wood fires
and in many sections thousands of
| acres of woodland are ablaze and sew
eral scores of houses were burned.
The damage to telephones and
telegraph wires, orchards, corn
| and other crops will be very heavy.
The gale was severe off the coast but
! it blew off shore so most of the ship
ping found little difficulty in getting
alec.
| The Storm in Canada.
Toronto, Sept. 13.-The heavy wind
storm did considerable damage along
the water front and many yachts were
capsized while others broke away
from their moorings. Reports from
all parts of the province show the
storm was general, orchards suffer
ing the most. No casualties are re.
ported.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
STREET CARNIVAL INFORMATION
Additional Prizes offered-Line of Pa.
rades Selected.

All merchants who desire to build
booths for the street carnival are re-
quested to build them no more than
four feet beyond the curb line.
The street fair association has offer
ed a prize for an exhibitaof coal, pro-
vided there are at least four entries.
Ten dollars will be given for the best
fifty bushels of that fuel and SIS for the
second best.
One dozen best photos, value SIS, do
mated by Pierce Studio, to young lady
making best appearance in any float
Thursday evening.
Provision has been made for all exhi-
bits including grain, ETC., and they
may be brought to carnival headquar-
ters on East Main street at any time.
All persons who desire to partici-
pate in the floral parade are request
ed to report at once at carnival head
quarters.
Manager Hamilton requests that all
the vice presidents of the carnival as
sociation report to him Saturday NOR
ming.
Mayor Phillips, Police Judge Charles
Hall and ex-Alderman Claude Myers
are the members of the reception COM
mittee that has been appointed to
receive Buffalo Bill at the grand stand
at the corner of Court and Main
streets, and introduce him, when he
makes speech.
w. A. Carnes, Ben P. Brown and
Mayor Phillips are the members of the
committee on the floral parade.
The line of march for all parades eX-
cept that of Buffalo Bill was mapped
out this morning and approved by the
chief of police. ALI parades will start
from Mclean street and will proceed
east on Second to Green, south on
Green to Main, east on Main to Union
north on Union to Second, west on
Second to Jefferson, south on Jefferson
to Main, west on Main to Washington
where the parade will disband.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
s,,rvivors of LYONS Rescued.

Conneaut, O., Sept. 13.-The tug
which went to the supposed scene Of
the steamer Lyons disaster at day
light. found no trace of the vessel or
crew. Eleven persons are believed
to have gone down with the steamer
Tuesday night. Five survivors drift
ed ashore yesterday afternoon near
here, lashed to a mast. The Lyons
carried crew of sixteen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Hepburn at Wasninnton.

Washington, Sept. 13.-The cam
paign was opened here yesterday al
ternoon by Representative j. P. Hep
burn, of the eighth district, who ad-
dressed large crowd in the opera
house on the present political issues.
Mr.. Hepburn was accomplished by his
wife who is travelling with him dur.
ing his campaign.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Accidentally Shot While Huntino.

Bancroft, Sept. 13.-M. H. Hoan, a
hardware merchant of this place, was
accidentally shot in the breast while
hunting. The gun was in the hands
of his companion, David Gilbert. He
was brought home at once. While
his injuries are quite serious they are
not necessarily fatal and it is thought
he will recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
Nominate Jno. P. stanchfield for Gov.
ernor After Much Bitterness.

Nominate Jno. P. Stanchfield for Gov.
ernor After Much Bitterness.
Governor-John P. Stanchfield, of
Chemung.
Lieutenant governor-William Mac
key, of Erie.
Secretary of state-John T. Norton,
of Rensselaer,.
omptroller-Edward S. Atwater,o
Duchess.
Treasurer-John B. Judson, of Full.
ton.
Attorney general-Thomas F. Con-
way, of Clinton.
Saratoga, N. Y, Sept. 13-The above
was the ticket named by the democra-
tic state convention yesterday. It's
head was not selected without indul-
gence in acrimonious personalities and
sarcastic exchange of compliments
among the leaders. But when the will
of the convention was finally register
ed, ex-senator David B. Hill was the
first to propose the unanimous nomin-
alton of "a friend of lifelong standing
John B. Stanchfield." This attitude
proved so spontaneously infectious,
that the representatives of almost ev-
cry county which had opposed Stanch-
field We're at once upon their feet and
one by one they were recognized by
Chairman Bains to second the nomin.
alton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Iowa COLLEGE Opens.

Grinnell, Sept 13.--Iowa college op-
ened it's academy year of 1901 yester-
day with an unusually large acces-
sion of new students, altho the at
tendance of the older students is
somewhat thinner. The corps of in
structors are adj present except Prof.
Main, who has not yet returned from
his foreign tour.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Female Minstrel Troupe in Wreck.

Carlo, ILL.,, Sept. 13.-The breaking
of a car wheel resulted in almost OBJ
iterating Duncan Clark's troupe of fe-
male minstrels yesterday afternoon
Their special car was wrecked, nine
of the company were killed, and six
were injured, four SO seriously that
their recovery is matter of doubt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Roosevelt at Watertown.

Watertown, S. D., Sept. 1S.-The
special bearing Roosevelt and party
reached here from Brookings at 8
o'clock this morning. Roosevelt spoke
on the issues of the day dwelling at
length on the questions of militarism
and imperialism. Governor Shaw, of
Iowa, Senator Nelson, Colonel Stow
er Were also among the speakers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Kniaht for Morgan's Place.

New York, Sept. 13.-The republi-
can state committee today agreed
upon Erastus G. knight, comptroller
of Buffalo, as the candidate for state
comptroller in place of Morgan, re-
Gently deceased.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
To Work Again.

Chicago, Sept. 1S-William Jen-
nings Bryan, after a few days com
parative rest in this city, left today
for Ft. Wayne, Indiana, where he
speaks today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-13
Suicide of a Woman.

Mason City, Sept. 1S.-Mrs. Andrew
Johnson, wife of Chicago, Milwaukee
& ST. Paul yard car Inspector, suicid-
ed yesterday by hanging. Desponden-
cy over i'll health is attributed as the
cause.