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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
John Koontz Shoots and seri-
ously Wounds John Hull
yer Near Corydon.
THE WOUND Is MORTAL.
Assailant is Now In Jail and is Believe
cd TO be Insane-Koontz Claims
Hullyer Had Been Annoy.
ance to Him.

Corydon, April 12.-The community
was startled yesterday morning by the
report of shooting which occurred
seven miles east of here. At $3.50 John
hoontz shot and mortally wounded
John Hullyer, another farmer, sending
a 3s-caliber rifle ball thru his hand and
entering the bowels. Koontz called
Hullyer from the barn and after the
first shot Hullyer turned to run and
was fired at four times with a 32-cali-
Der revolver without effect.
Sheriff Quinn and Deputy Jas. Todd
arrived at Koontz's home at 1 D. m,
and found Koontz at home and entered
the house. The deputy spoke to Koontz
who drew revolver and fired, burn
ing the deputy's hand and making d
hole thru the coat collar. He was ov-
empowered and brought to Corydon and
landed in jail Koontz says Hullyer
had been harassing him. This is dis
puted by the neighbors, and the prison-
er is believed to be insane Both men
are married and each has two children.
koontz is 40 years old and Hullyer "a.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Smallpox is Abating.

Des Moines, April 11.-Dr. j. III. KEN
nedy of the state board of health says
he believes the smallpox is dying out
in Iowa, and that with warm weather
it will disappear. He is, however, in
receipt of word from time to time
that the disease is still in progress in
certain localities in the state. Sunday
he visited Saylorville and found nine
cases-seven in the pest house and
two outside. Several of these cases
were exposed to the disease at Frazier.
where the authorities have repeatedly
denied the existence of the disease.
There are also a number of cases in
Marshall county, several being new
ones. The disease is still at work in
Marshalltown, in Green Mountain, and
in both Liberty and Marietta town
ships.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
TWO BAD FIRES.
Fine Barn and Horses Burned at Moul.
ton-Store Consumed at Dean.

Moulton, April 1.-THE fine new
barn belonging to w. P. Taylor, six
miles north OF town, burned about 8
O'clock yesterday morning, along with
eleven fine horses, hay, etc. Mr.. Taylor
was a lover of fine horses and always
kepr a number of them on hand. 1t is
understood he carried $500 Insurance.
on the barn and $500 on the horses.
The fire is supposed to be of incendia-
ry origin.
The village of Dean, on the Keokuk
and Western railroad, about five miles
southwest of Moulton. had quite fire
this morning, in which was consumed
the general merchandise store and
building of L. B. Dowis, and Mr.. Pres
toms residence. BY hard work other
buildings We're saved. Particulars are
lacking and the amount of insurance
if any is unknown at present. The
stock of goods and store building We're
total loss. The fire was first dis,
covered in the rear of the store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Coal Miner. Are pleased.

Centerville, April 12-The coal min
ers here about express themselves as
pleased and satisfied with the outlook
in their line of labor. They say the
wages paid at present are the best for
years, work plenty and the demand
for miners in excess of the supply.
They ascribe the bettered conditions
greatly to their union, which is strong
er and more thoroly organized than
has been the case previously. The low.
est wage paid for the eight hour day
is $1.95 and runs to $2.35. Miners who
dig by the ton get 95 cents per ton
and two and half to three tons is
considered an average days labor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Dewey Cannon shakes a City.

Clarksburg, w. Va, April 1.-THE
big Spanish cannon captured by Ad-
miral Dewey an Manila, which is
mounted in the park here, was dis
charged by unknown persons early
yesterday morning. The report was
heard all over the city. The cannon
was knocked from it's foundations,
completely wrecking the carriage. Mrs.
Dowd's house was badly damaged, ev-
cry window being broken and the
doors torn from their hinges by the
concussion. The inmates were great
ly frightened and rushed about the
streets in their night clothes. Threats
had been made against the resort, and
they supposed some one had attempt
i ed to kill them with dynamite. 1t is
thought, however, the cannon was
fired by mischievous boys.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
I'm tile House.
DIR. ANDREWS WAS SELECTED.
Politics Prevails In Choice of Head for
Nebraska Untverslty.

Lincoln, Neb., April 1a.-The board
of regents last night elected Superin-
sendent E. Benjamin Andrews of the
Chicago city schools to the position of
chancellor of the Nebraska state uni
versity for an indefinite period at a
salary of $4,000 a year.
This action was taken by the board
with the assurance that DR.. Andrews
would accept. The position has been
oeaapea patan Of cbaneaor Saa George sns Mas
Lean last September by DR.. Charles
e. Bessey, who desires to return to the
chair of botany. The vote on the cleo
tion of Andrews stood four to two,the
democratic members being in his fav-
or, while the two republican members
We're opposed to the selection.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Iowa State United Democracy,

Waterloo, April 12.-E. W. Hillwig,
of Des Moines, organized here Tuesday,
night a branch of the Iowa State Uni
ted Democracy The meeting was se-
cret and few attended. Hillwig repre-
sents Chairman George Huffman, of the
state central committee, and is organ
ling branches OF his new fraternal
order all over the state. Chairman
Huffman signs the cards which cosn
the faithful democracy So, and attest
the true democracy of the bearer. The
same fee is collectable annually for
five years. Hillwig says the commit
tee expects to Organize every county
in the state, with fifty members in
each county. Only about a dozen
members were secured in this county,
however. The funds will be. used to-
push democracy in Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Fear Antl-Goebel Men.

Lexington, KY, April 12.-Wharton
Golden, who has been the star wit
ness in the Goebel assassination case,
was in Lexington yesterday. He came
near falling into the hands of the enc
my, and experienced an exciting in
terview with III. L. Asher and Alex
Levesque, two anti-Goebel democrats,
who sought to entrap him into telling
his motive for confessing his part in
the alleged plot. Golden refused to
discuss the matter, holding his hand
on his pistol until detectives came and
took him to Georgetown.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
iowa supreme Court Decisions.

+ Des Moines, April 12.-The following
is a list Of the decisions Of the supreme
court yesterday:
State of Iowa against Peterson, ap-
pellant, Clinton district; affirmed.
State of Iowa against Todd, appel
liant, Benton district; affirmed.
Stanley against Thomas, appellant,
Webster district; affirmed.
Williams, appellant, against Leads
Investment company, Polk district;
affirmed.
Packard against Snyder, appellant,
Blackhawk district; affirmed.
Mum against school district of
Soap Creek, appellant, Davis district;
affirmed.
shuman, appellant, against Ancient
Order United Workmen. Linn district;
reversed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Heavy Deal In Zinc Lands.

Joplin, Mo-, April IA great zinc
mining deal was completed here last
evening, the first, it is said, of several
big deals TO be made by S10.0O0,O0O
English syndicate. The property pur-
chased yesterday was the South Side
Mining and Milling company's eighty
acres of zinc and lead mineral land at
Galena, Kan, containing ten mills and
fifteen producing mines, sold by c. C.
Moore, of Galena, to Henry Seeley, of
London. The consideration was not
given, but is said to be about $50O,OOO.
The purchasers will organize $17,-
100000 stock company to operate the
South Side mines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Prison for Matinee Girls.

Fort Dodge, April 12.-Sheriff Dowl
and wife have taken to the AIitchellvilie
state reform school Clara and Minnie
Montgomery, aged respectively IA and
i6 years. With this commitment Fort
Dodge loses it's only matinee girls.
constant attendance at every perform
ard evening. The mother is an invalid
and the father aenounced to Judge
Birdsall t3at he was unable to controI
the girls.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
six Seek Dealt, In ono

Grand Rapids, April h. There was
an epidemic of suicides here Tuesday.
George Fielding took corrosive snbli-
mate and died. He was out of work.
Konrad Mueller, aged Sc, took strych-
nine. He left note for his wife say
ing he was tired of life and his trou-
bles. e. l.. Geary swallowed poison
but physicians saved him. Laura Stew
ems, Respondent owing to ill health,
took carbolic acid. She died yesterday
afternoon. Roy Munday, aged IL, a
clerk in the local express Office, killed
himself with carbolic acid.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
WANT SHAW TO Apply VETO.
Representatives of Building and Inaur-
ance Companies to Meet Governor

Des NIoines. April 12.-Representa-
tives of building and loan and insur-
ance companies will appear before Gov
ernor Shaw today and endeavor to con-
vince him that he should disap-
prove the building and loan and val
ued policy bills passed by the late Leg
islature. The governor is in sympathy
with the building and loan bill, but r..-
CARDS the valued policy measure as
questionable.
Governor Shaw yesterday put into
practice the parole system, of which he
is an advocate, by setting free Cornell
Jus Moelchsn, a life convict at Anamo-
sa. This is the first time in the history
of the state that life convict has been
paroled.
The governor recommended the pa
role system in his last message and his
action indicates his future policy in
dealing with criminals.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Creek Indian. Are Coming.

Eldora. April 12.-Creek Indians
from Indian Territory are coming
north to locate in Iowa, Minnesota and
the Dakotas. An agreement has just
been signed and made public by mem-
bers of the Indian commission where
by the Greeks will be allowed to take
up 240 acres of land to family under
the Curtis act, and for such opportun-
ity to relinquish to the United States
government the control of their schols
and abolish their tribal government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Bank Omcer Browns.

Storm Lake, April 12.-Truman II.
Harker, assistant cashier in the First
National bank of this city, was found
drowned at ! o'clock yesterday morn
ing near the western city limits. He
had gone hunting alone, and the posi-
ton of the body would indicate that
he had fallen in an epileptic fit, to
which he was subject.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Robber. az WORK wounded.

Cabool, Mo-, April 12.-Four burglars
attempted to rob the postoffice here
this morning, cracking the safe with
nitroglycerin. Before they could Sc
cure any booty they were fired on by
Cashier Harvey Hawkins and Truman
Stewart, who were guarding the bank
next door. Two of the robbers were
wounded and were traced to the edge
of the town by trail of blood. United
States Marshal Huffman is heading a
pursuing party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Another Bonfire Fatality.

Des Moines, April 12.-Mrs. Nora
Hammill, of South Des Moines, was
seriously and perhaps fatally burned.
She had been burning some grass and
waste matter in the yard and when
the flames spread to the fence Mrs.
Hammill attempted to put out the fire.
Her clothes were caught in an instant
and Mrs. Hammill's body was quickly
enveloped in flames. Her son rushed
to her assistance and succeeded after
some minutes in eXtinguishing the
flames.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
RAILWAY TELEGRAPHERs OUT.
General Walk-Out ON Southern Rail.
way Inaugurated Today.

Atlanta, April 12.-CBy Associated
Press. president w. v. Powell, of the
Order OF Railway Telegraphers, has
ordered strike of telegraphers and
other station employees of the South
ern railway to begin at II o'clock to-
ola. About 1900 men are affecyted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Troops Arrive at Brl,.toyvn.
BATTLE AT WEPENER CONTINUES
AdvIces Say That the Engagement Is
Favorable to Boers.

Pretoria, April 11.-(By Associated
Press -Advices from Wepener, where
the British force is surrounded. saw
that the battle continues favorable to
the federals. About 1900 British are
said to be there. A heav cannonade
was heard this morning in the direc-
tion of Bultfontein, situated about
half way between Winburg and Bosh-
OF, in the Orange Free State, north of
Brandfort. Advices from Boer head
quarters in Natal say that. after a
heavy bombardment the British are re-
firing in the direction of Ladysmith,
and the federals are going to their old
positions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
mrs. AT BURLINGTON.
Charges to be Preferred Against Labor
Assembly of That City.

Washington, April 1O.-A postoffice
has been established at Baicher, Lee
county, and Rachel G.. Call appointed
postmaster.
Leslie r. Colley commissioned post
master at Rathbun
The comptroller of the currency has
approved the Hanover National bank of
New York as reserve agent for the
First National bank of Harlan, Nation
al Live Stock bank of Chicago for
First National at Newton, and Bank
ers' National of Chicago for the
First National bank of Rock Valley.
Iowa pensions: Original - John
Mitts, Council Bluffs, So: VIM. Wells
Dubuque, So; Albert G. Eastman, Ha.
warden, Sc; Henry G. Curry, Lake
Park. So; Silas B. ireland, Olin, So;
John Brandon, Melrose, Sc. Additional
Vim. Il. Hooper, Dallas Center, $6 to
$S. Restoration and reissue VIM. Nc.
Coy (deaD, Brooklyn, Sc. Reissue -
Thomas j. Sloane, Des Moines, SIS. Or.
iginal widows, etc.-Sarah E. knight
Oskaloosa, SS; minor of VIM. Mccoy
Brooklyn, $40; Mary f. Sawyer, Ona.
wa, $S.
SIOUX Slty, AprH IS.-IfeSluent "
p. Beebe, of the Iowa State Federation
of Labor, whose home and headquar.
ters are here, announced last night
that at the annual meeting next month
OF the Federation in Des Moines
charges will be preferred against the
Burlington Traces Assembly which sill
be substantiated, to cause the expul
sion of the Burlington assembly. The
charge is that the Burlington assembly
worked against the bills presented al
the recent meeting of the legislature
providing for the prohibition of convict
labor in the penitentiaries in the lines
which would conflict with union labor
The bill was fathered by the Fedora
tion of Labor. The treachery of the
Burlington assembly is said by Presi
dent Beebe to be the cause for the ,1e.
feat of the measure.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Public Lands for settlement.

Los Angeles, Cal, April 1o.Public
lands, embracing about 10000 acres in
four townships located along the Paci-
tic coast, twelve miles north of Santa
Monica, We're opened for entry today.
Most of the lands affected were settled
years ago. patents being, however, un-
obtainable, owing to the slowness of
the governments. Surveyors have Just
gone over it all.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Judge Prouty Declines.

Des Moines, April IL. Judge S. T.
Prouty announced yesterday afternoon
that he would not be candidate for
the republican nomination for con-
gress in the seventh district against
Captain j. A. Hull. This will un-
questionably leave the contest between
Captain Hull and w. O. Payne, of Sto-
ry county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Now Seminary for iowa.

LeAIars, April 12.-By the terms Of
an agreement arrived at yesterday by
the Illinois, Des AIoines. Northwest
Iowa, Platte River and Nebraska con-
ference of the United Evangelical
church. the normal school here was
accepted for theological seminary,
to be called the Western Union college.
An endowment fund of $4,000 has been
started, to which the Illinois confer-
ence contributed 11,400.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
MYSTERY AROUND CROKER.
Noted Politician is Thought to be Tray.
cling lpcOgnItO

London, April 1s.-Richard Croker,
the well known Tammany leader, has
mysteriously disappeared, none of his
friends seem to know where.
1t is stated that he has gone incog-
nito to New York to consult the lead
ers there as to the advisability of u
Tammany flop to Dewey. After ar
ranging matters, the story goes, he
will return to England.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
German-Amerlcan Ed,tor Dead

Cleveland, April IA (By Associated
Press. Carl Claussen, one of the best
known German newspaper editors in
the United States, died early today at
the city hospital, Of Bright's disease,
aged 56.
Claussen was for several years, ed
itor-in-chief of the Illinois Stats Zie-
lung, at Chicago, subsequently becom-
ing editor of the Wachter Am Erie, OF
this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Lons Lost SILVER rIino Found.

Austin, Tex, April 12.-Information
reached here yesterday that the lost
Spanish silver mine near the head of
the Frio river has been rediscovered,
after century of inactivity, and pre-
parations are being made to work it
on an extensive scale The discovery
WAS made by Thomas IIondell, a rancn-
man. The mine is about siNty-five
miles from Pondo. Spanish records say
the mine is fabulously rich.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Re,a,iye Of xyasb1ne,on D,e..

Washington, April 12.-(By Associate
ed Press. )-Ebenezer Burgess Ball, the
this city early this morning. He was
a striking resemblance to Washington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
repair Ruin. Made by FLOODS.

Austin. Texas, April 1s.-The Colora-
do river is rapidly assuming its normal
flow of water and the settlers thruout
the lately inundated valley are already
at work repairing the damage done by
the unprecedented overflow. No steps
have been taken toward rebuilding the
great dam at Austin. but representa-
tives of the bondholders will reach
here soon to make a rebuilding propo-
sition to the city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Latter Day Saints, Convention.

Lamont, April 12.-The business ses-
sion of the Saints conference yesterday
was principally occupied with reports
of the board of publication, the boards
of directors and trustees of Graceland
college, and the treasurer of Graceland
college. The historian also reported,
and was ordered to facilitate and rem
der more perfect his work in the fu-
ture, and that the quorums each pre-
pare u record for the historians office.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
The Conference Ended.

LeMars, April 12.-The second ses-
sion of the northwestern conference of
the United Evangelical church closed
Tuesday with the announcement by
Bishop c. Dubs. of the appointments
of ministers. The college trustees of
four conferences are in session here to
elect faculty for the Western Union
college. A large meeting was address
ed Tuesday night by Bishop Dubs and
w. NJ. Stanford.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
DEWEY REMAINS IN THE Field
Has Not So Much as Intinated That He
Intends to withdraw

Washington, April admiral Dew
ey said last night that the report pub
lished in a New York afternoon paper
to the effect that he intended to with
draw his candidacy for the presidency
was all mistake, that he had never
given any one whatever any such in-
formation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
will Make Its own Beer.

Cedar Rapids, April H.. Special. -
Local capital has bought the Magnus
brewery. Every wholesale and retail
liquor dealer of the city is in the COM
bine Hereafter no beer will be inn
ported into Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Eaward nothscI,iId Wonn,lea

Paris, April 12.--(By Associated
Press The Count of Lubersac and
Baron Edouard Rothschild. son of Ba-
ron Alphonse Rothsehild, fought duel
with swords today near shis city. Roth
schild was wounded in the right arm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
APRIL SNOW IN CHICAGO.
All Records for Month Broken by the
Present Storm,

Chicago, April 12.-By Associated
Press Over three inches of snow
has fallen in this city during the past
eighteen hours, breaking all previous
records of the weather bureau for
April snow-falls. The snow ceased fall
ing about 8 o'clock this morning, but
the weather still remains threatening.
The snow fall is general thruout the
Mississippi valley and the lake region.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
NAV Get STAY of Execution.

Chicago, April 12.-Franz Herten-
stein, alias Frank Steiner, who is un-
der sentence to be hanged in the coun-
ty Jail tomorrow at noon, will know
definitely today theFontcome of efforts
that are being made to secure him a
stay of execution. Ex-Congressman
Goldzier went to Springfield last night
to make final plea to Governor Tan
per TODAY.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Rioting at Allahabad.

Allahabad, April 1a.--ln, -ssociated
Press .)-Several cases of plague We're
reported at Cawnpore, recently. A
body of rioters yesterday attacked the
segregation camp and several persons
We're killed. The garrison and a force
OF volunteers were called out to sup
press The uprising.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Chancellor mcclaIn on, for Judgeship

Des Moines, April 12.- Chancellor
McClain has written his friends in the
city that he will come out as a candi-
date and enter the race for supreme
judge. A letter was received yester-
day morning by one of his friends say
ing that he had waited until the city
election was over, but now he dee1n-
ed it time to show the public where
he stands. .4tl
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Dubuou. BANKS WIN Buy Bonds

Dubuque, April 12.-The eight banks
of Dubuque have agreed to buy the
water bonds OF the city, amounting to
$545,oo0. at par with Az per cent in
serest, providing that their legality be
established in the last court of resort.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Russian Demand. to Corea

Yokohama, April 12--( -(By Associated
Press .)-Advices from Seoul, the capi-
tai of Corea, announce that Russia has
presented to the Corean government
renewed demands referring to Mesam-
DO.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
Nominated After Many Ballots.

Marysville, Ohio, April 12.-By AS
sociated Press.)-The republicans of
the eighth congressional district nom-
mated Judge William II. Warnock for
congress on the 4O1st ballot This morn-
ing
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-12
RAILROAD BRIDGE SWEPT away
Colorado River Carries Away a Big
Southern Pacific Structure.

Columbus, Texas. April H. (By Ass
sociated Press.) .)-The big Southern Pa
cific railroad bridge over the Colorado
river at this place which was dam
aged by the flood yesterday afternoon
was entirely swept away last night
The loss will exceed 100000. The
town is entirely surrounded by water
and half the town is submerged. No
lives have been lost. The river has
fallen eighteen inches from its highest
point.