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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
CAlld Fatally burned.

Bristow, May 3.-The farm house oil
James Walsh, three and one-half. miles
from this place, was destroyed by fire
last night. One child was burned SO
badly that he died during the night,
another is thought to be fatally in
jured, and Mrs. Walsh and the hired
man and a third son are suffering from
serious burns. The origin of the fire is
a mystery. II is thought to have orig
mated near the chimney. but however
it was, it had made great headway be-
fore it was discovered. Mrs. Walsh
with the children, had retired. and
they were not awakened until the
house was well ablaze. Mr.. Walsh a,
she time was not at home, and it was
some time before help reached the suf-
ferers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Bogus Twenty-DolInr No,e,.

Washington, May 3.-Chief Willie Of
the United States secret service has
received from the Penn National bank
of Philadelphia one of the most dan
gerous counterfeit $40 notes that nave
appeared in long time, and second
only to the celebrated $500 Monroe
head silver certificates. the character
of which the treasury experts were
for some time unable to definitely de-
termine. The note is of the series of
1880, check letter A, plate number Z,
Tillman register, Morgan treasurer. 1T
is a trifie shorter that the genuine,
but the most notable defects are in
the portrait of Hamilton
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Ore-Lnden Schooner Sink,

Marquette, Mich, May 3.-Otf STAN
nard rocll..xabout twenty miles west,
the schooner Halloran, ore-laden,
sprung leak and went down yester-
day morning, but its crew of eight
men were saken off by the steamer
Drake. which had the Halloran in
tow. The vessel was owned by Corr-
gan, Mckinney q Co., of Cleveland,
and was bound from Two Harbors to
Conneaut.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
FARM BARN BURNED.
Number of Horses and Cattle Cremated
Work of Horse Thieves.

Carroll, May 3.-The large barn on
the Mason farm, just east of town, was
completely destroyed by fire in the
night. 1t is believed to have been fired
by horse thieves, as fine team of
horses are missing and no trace of
them can be found. The charred car
casses of seven Of the nine horses in
the staole on the night of the fire
ten calves and some poultry also per.
ished in the flames. A large amount
|of valuable farm machinery was de
|stroyed. Nothing was saved. There
was some insurance on the building.
but it is not known whether there was
any on the machinery or live stock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Ranks Consolidated at clinton.

Clinton, May ga deal has Just
been closed here by which the con
solidation of the First National and
Citizens National banks of Lyons is
effected. Mr.. Wadleigh owned The
bank, and the disposal of his interests
to the other organization has effected
the consolidation. 1t is unofficially le.
ported that the reason for the change
is an intention ON the part of MIR
Wadleigh to enter the cattle business
in Dakota.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
ASSUMED CLEVER DISGUISE.
Embezzler Escapes Arrest by Working
as Common Laborer.

Council Bluffs, May 3.-A. D. Morlin,
wanted at Jefferson for embezzlement,
has been arrested here. Last October
A. d. Morlin, the trusted agent Of a
large grain firm at Jefferson, resign
ed, and an examination of his books
revealed shortage of about S4,S00. A
week later forgeries to the amount OF
$1,so0 made their appearance.
Morlin took ane.unusual course to
make his escape. He is a man of good
appearance, we'll educated and used
to living as a gentleman, but as soon
as he left Jefferson he assumed the
wearing apparel of a laborer and was
shipped to Montana by an employ
ment agency. He worked in Montana
and Wyoming as a common laborer,
finally drifting to Omaha, where he
worked in the mines, and to Iowa,
working with the surface gang on the
Northwestern railroad.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doinss of Hawkeye Residents at the
Nations Capital.

Washington, May SO. A. Bowen
has been appointed postmaster at
Greenville. Clay county, vice E. B. Her.
rington, resigned.
Moore, Halfa; J. II. Harlan, Hilton;
Peter Borman, ST. Joseph
Iowa pensions: Restoration and le-
issue-Andrew L. Crane, Lisbon, S12.
Renewals and reissue-James Ross
Crawford, Arlington, Sc. Increase
Ross S. Philips. AIarshalltown, Ss;
James Claybourne, McPaul, $24; Vim.
r. Cave. Clarksville, Ss; VIM. r. So
den, Shellsburg, $40; Henry NJ. Shuts,
Ninton, S12; John Ross. Soldiers
Home, Marshalltown, $12; Jeppe Bier
ring, Davenport. $40; Zadok c. Per-
kins, Hebron, $50.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
ST. 1. I. ana N. stockholders v1eet.

Eldon, May 3.-(special) 1.-The stock
holders of the ST. Louis, Iowa & Nor
thern railway held their first annual
meeting at Mexico, Mo-, Tuesday, May
l, and elected the following directors
for the ensuing year: S. H. Sawyers,
Eldon, chairman; j. S. Barley, Eidon,
secretary; j. E. Houghland, Eldon; j.
w. Allen, Eldon; G.. S. Bierce, Eldon;
G. ID. Gregg, Centerville; w. NJ. Mitch
ell, St. Louis, Mo-; j. A. Lakeman.
Mexico, Mo-; j. L. Glandon, Mexico,
Mo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Grewsome Find i'm River,

Muscatille, May "a most grew
some discovery was made here by the
river men, 1t was a human arm, wash
ed from til Mississippi by the action OF
the waves, and landed high and dry
on the leyee. Investigation developed
the fact that the arm was undonbtedly
that OF woman. The hand was per
feet, and IL was by this member tha,
the arm was known to be that of wo.
man. The: arm, had not been ampu
tated, as the bone was whole, and
seemed to have been pulled forcibly
from the shoulder joint.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Fata, Accident at Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge, May 3.-Doc Wofful, an
of the Blandin stucco mills,
was run into by one of the company's
cars yesterday and fatally injured.
He was descending into the pit when
the car became loosened and crashed
into him, crushing his arms, back and
shoulders.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
PEASANT RISING SERIOUS.
Three Thousand Peasants Marching
on Rustchuk

Sofia, May 3.-(By Associated Press J
The rising of peasants in the vicini-
ty of Rustchuk is assuming alarming
proportions. The peasants are succeed
ing in disarming some of the troops
and have used rifles against the 9th.
ers. Two officers and fifteen men have
been killed or wounded. A similar
number of peasants has fallen. About
5000 peasants are now marching on
Rustchuk against two battalions OF
troops sent to defend the town.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Smallpox Mt Corwi,h.

Corwith, May 3.-W. L. Mitchell. a
travelling salesman for the Corwith
Mill and Power company, came home
last week sick, and upon examination
by physicians they pronounced it a
mild case of smallpox, and he is now
quarantined at the home of his broth
er-in-law, II. H. Paul, of this city. 4
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Probably Fatal Runa,xax.

Mt. Vernon, May 3.-A sad accidenn
occurred yesterday afternoon by which
Stephen Brown. of this city, lost his
life. He was about three-fourths of a
mile southwest of Mt. Vernon, when
the runaway occurred which resulted
as above.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Probably Fatal Runaway

Rock Rapids. May 3-Mark Mullenix-
wife and baby, of Rock Branch, were
returning from Pierson when his team
took fright at corn shelter and ran
away. All were thrown out. Mrs. Null
link was injured internally and is in
a critical condition. Neither of the
other two was hurt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Jealousy Cause. a Death.

Chicago, May 3.-By Associated
Press.)-Miss Emma Stelz was shot
and instantly killed this afternoon by
Mrs. Albert Hoist, ut the laster's
home. Jealousy was the cause. Mrs.
Hoist was arrested.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Forest Fire In Now Jer.ev.

Bridgeton, N. j., May 3.-By Asso-
ciated Press.)-A fierce forest fire has
been raging since last night in the
woods between Cedarville and Centre
Grove. Thousands of acres of valua-
Bile oak and pine have been burned.
The loss is enormous.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
HOUSE PASSES CANAL BILL.
For Protected but Not Fortified Mic
arasuan Waterway.

Washington, May BY vote OF
225 to 35 the house of representatives
yesterday passed a bill providing for
the construction of protected but
not fortified Nicaragua canal by he
United States government. The an
nouncement by Speaker Henderson
that the bin was passed was followed
by hearty applause on both sides OF
the chamber.
Previous to the roll call on the pass.
age OF the bin there was vote On a
motion to recommit and report sue.
stitute bill presented by Mr.. Barton
Of Ohio, who was active thruout the
day in opposing the Hepburn bill. This
motion was lost-yeas so, nays Ill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
CHoATE ASKS Explanation.
Wants Great Britain to Explain Sea
Witch Incident.

london, May 3.-(By Associated
Press. lit is learned by the Asso-
ciated Press that United States An
bassador Choate has asked Salisbury
Tor an explanation as to the alleged
abuse of international rights in the case
OF the American ship Sea Witch, which
according to the statement of her COM
mander, Captain Howe, was boarded
by the British warship Wasp within
the three-miie limit of Portuguese
territory in East Africa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Danish Trade is Called OF:

London, May 3.-The negotiations
between Denmark and the United
States relative to the purchase of the
Danish West Indies, according to the
copenhagen correspondent of the
Daily Mail, have been definitely broh-
en- off.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Lumbcr Dealers nIeet.

Cincinnati, o., May 3.-The annual
meeting of the National Hardwood
Lumber Dealers, association opened
here today. I4umbermen from all parts
of the country are present
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Dewey Leaves Chicago.

Chicago, May 3.-By Associated
Press. dewey, wife and party left
this morning for ST. Louis via Jack
sonville. AT the latter place the ad-
miral will be the guest of honor of the
state encampment of the G. A. r. for
"a few hours
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Otls stops tlle chlne.e.

Manila, May s.-Major General Otis
has issued an order which will have
the effect of stopping the evasions of
the Chinese immigration laws. In
stead of the certificates of former res
idence issued by American consuls at
Chinese ports the Chinese desiring to
enter the country must produce cedu-
las proving former residence, with
proof that they still have property or
domestic interests in the Philippines.
Hitherto "a surprising number of Chin
ese have been arriving under consular
certificates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
After Many Ballots.

Appleton, Wis, May 3.-(By Asso-
sciated Press )-Congressman Miner
was renominated by the Eighth dis
trict republicans today on the 196th
ballot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
AMERICANS SURROUNDED.
Accommodating Party Has a Desperate
Fight With Filiplnos

Manila, May 3.-By Associated
Press.)-A dispatch received here To-
day from Iloilo reports that desper-
ate fight took place at Leanbann, in
the center of the island of Panay. 1t
appears that a accommodating party
OF the Twenty-siNth infantry was sur
rounded. Four Americans were killed
and sixteen wounded and left on the
field. The remainder of the soldiers
had narrow escape. Reinforcements
were sent from Iloilo as soon as the
news was received, whereupon the Fill
ipinos retreated to mountain
stronghold.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
STRIKE PRACTICALLY SETTLED.
Satisfactory Arrangements Made by
New York Central.

Buffalo, May a.-By Associated
Press s.)-The railroad strike is consid-
cred practically settled. 1t is under
stood that the Nickel Plate has agreed
to abide by the action of the New York
Central, and it is believed the Erie,
Lackawana. Lehigh and Western New
York and Pennsylvania will acquiesce
in the arrangement,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
CLARK CASE POSTPONED.
Senate Will Consider 1t Further Next
Thursday.

Washington, May 3.-(By Associated
Press. )-rhe senate today agreed to
Hcar's motion to take up the resolu-
ton declaring Clark not duly elected
to the senate from Montana. At
Hears suggestion further considera-
ton of the subject was postponed un-
til Thursday next.
I'm the House.
The free homes bill passed without
division.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Fails to convict ROBERTS.

Salt Lake, Utah, May 3.--The Jury
in the case of Brigham H. Roberts. on
trial for polygamy, disagreed and was
discharged
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Dewey at Joliet.

Joliet, May 3.-By Associated
Press. )--Ten thousand people greeted
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey here this
morning. The train stopped but three
minutes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Woodworker. Return to WORK,

Minneapolis, May (By Associated
Press. )-Half of the striking wood
workers returned to work this MORN
ing, six employing firms having signed
an agreement satisfactory to the men.
Six factories still remain outside the
agreement. @
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
RumoI.s ARect Stock Exchange.

London, May 3.-By Associated
Press. .)-F'rices became buoyant on the
stock exchange after dull opening.
This is due to a variety of rumors, ali,
however, requiring confirmation, in
Guiding ain important British victory
IN South Africa, the death of Kruger
and the relief of Mafeking.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Outbreak OF PLAGUE

sualsin. May -(By Associated
Press. )--Three cases of bubonic plague
and one death are reported here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Boxmakers strlke.

Bay City, Mich, May s.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. )-Fopr hundred union
boxmakers and helpers in seven fac
tories in this city struck this morn
ing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
More Bodies Recovered

Scofeld, Utah, May 3.-(By Associat-
ed Press. AT noon 2s5 bodies had
been removed from the mines. State
Coal Mine Inspector Thomas believes
there are Still remaining twelve bod
les in the mines. Preparations FOR
the funerals are actively going on and
a hundred and fifty bodies are NOW
ready for the coffins
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
How FIFTY Miners Escaped.

According to the closest estimate
there were about 800 men employed at
the two mines, which are practically
one mine. About fifty of these were
working in what is known as the No.
back level, and raised SO far from
the explosion that it, had spent it's
force before the shock could reach
them and they all got out.
Directed by State Mine Inspector Ho-
mer Thomas and Superintendent
Sharp, the rescuers today concentrated
their efforts to bring out the bodies in
mine No. 4, where SIS men perished
Here the force of the explosion broke
down the timbers and the bodies could
be got at only thru No. 1. Up to noon
149 bodies altogether had been brought
out of the mine.
The theory of Bishop Parmalee is
that some of the Fins recently import.
ed secretly took giant powder into the
mine to assist them in their work.
They were exceedingly anxious to
make a good showing and make as
much money as possible, and it is
thought this form of explosive was
used in order that great bodies of coal
could more easily be dislodged. 1t is
thought that when the giant powder
was touched off, it ignited some of the
dust of which every coal mine has
more or less, and thus the fatal ex-
plosion was caused.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Number of Deaths in Utah
Mine Reaches 26O.
RESCUER AsPHYXIATED.
Nearly 200 Bodies Taken From the
Tunnels Destroyed by the Explo.
sion at Scoheld aud Seven.
~ More Are Within.

Scofeld, Utah, May 3.-This little
town is covered with funeral pail to-
day. Dazed with the horror of the
calamity that has widowed three
fourths of the women of the village,
the people are yet unable to give ac-
curate account of the dead. At 10
o'clock last night night 100 bodies had
been taken out. 1t is thought that
there are 70 more in the mine.
The work of taking out the bodies
goes on very slowly, for the tunnels
are still choked with after-damp, the
fans having been destroyed by the ex-
plosion. 1t is impossible for rescuing
bands TO work more than an hour at a
time, and even then they take their
lives in their hands.
Rescuer Is Asphyxfated.
This morning Will Clark, young
miner, reached the scene of the trou-
bic, and was told that his brothers
were in the tunnel No. 1. With rush
he went into the tunnel and was as
phyxiated before help could reach
him.
Rescuers took the asphyxiated mans
body to the improvised morgue. His
sister was called to identify it. She
raised the clothes that covered the
body, looked for minute on the
dead face of her brother, and, with a
moan, fell at his feet. Physicians say
her heart was broken.
When the removal of the bodies
from the mine began yesterday hun
dreds OF men volunteered their SER
vices for the purpose. Rescuers came
from other mines and towns surround
ing and worked necessarily to bring
out the burned aud mangled remains
of the miners. The bodies were taker
to the company buildings as soon a:
they were brought out of the mine and
We're there dressed for the coroner's
inquest and Identification. They will
be taken to Salt Lake, Ogden and 9th.
er points for burial.
Many of the rescuers came near los.
ing their lives from the fatal after
damp, but the work was continued in
the face of all danger. John Kirton
was the first man brought to the sur.
face. He was still alive, but presented
a terrible sight. His scalp was burn.
ed, TO a cinder and his face was almost
unacceptable. In his pain he begged
his companions to end his misery by
taking his life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-03
Father Tried to Save HIS Son.

John James, who had worked in the
mine for twenty years, only yesterday
morning took his 14-year-old son in to
help him. They We're found clasped in
each others arms, the boy underneath,
where the father had evidently held
him in the hope that, with his face to
the ground. the lad at least might es-
cape the deadly after-damp.
David Padfield and Will Jones, who
were working in partnership, were
reached within an hour after the ex-
plosion. The rescuing party found
them lying face to face. Life was still
in their bodies, for when Padfeld's
brother called to him both men opened
their eyes. A moment later they were
dead.
All day long, except when they were
compelled to stop for few moments
to rest, workers have been CARRYING
out bodies. Corpses lie piled three
deep on the floor of the little Mormon
meeting house. In every home there
are from one to four dead men and
boys.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-08
How Black Bears Behave.

A never ending discussion among hunters and woodsmen in the noun. tains concerns the character the black bear exhibits within the cavernous con fines of the bear household. Some au- thorities say that the bear is mean, selfish fellow and has no care for it's mate or thought of it's offspring. and that the moment it becomes father that moment it quits the family domi. cile, leaving all there to shift for them. selves. A larger number, and, 1t seema more accurate authorities. contend that the bear is libeled- by these detractors. and that Bruin is really very helpful to Madam Bruin in the first weeks of her motherhood.
 Hunters who have watched from con. cealed spots and through feldglasses the doings in den of bears, say they have observed many acts of considera- tion and kindness in the home circle rendered by Father Bruin. He is not only good provider in time of need. but is also jolly, companionable fellow with the cubs He will play for hours with them, rolling about on the moup, tain side or among the chaparral. He seems to invite liberties from the little fellows. for they romp over his body and climb on his broad back
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-08
A Boys Adventure.

When Benjamin Franklin was boy, he and his comrades used to fish from the banks of small pond. The banka became very wet and soggy after awhile from so much tralnping, and the boys generally went home with wet feet.
 Franklin proposed that they build 8 wharf, and one day he saw a pile o! stones intended for the foundation of { new house. After school he told his companions of his find. and when the workmen had gone home the boys set to work and carried all the stones, sometimes two and three to a stone. down to the pond and built their wharf
 The next morning when the workmen came, they found no stones, and upon inquiry they found the culprits and had them all punished. A. M. Lamberton In Brooklyn Eagle
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-08
Magyar AristOerats.

The Hungarian aristocracy has tho largest estates of any nobility in Flu. rope. The manner of living of these grands seigneurs is strongly patriarchal Their country chateaux are comforta. ble, but unpretentious, and are lordly i1 nothing but the hospitality of their owners. The stranger and the native are alike made welcome within the doors of these old manor houses and in vited to sit down at table like friends of the family
 If stranger drives up to the en- trance door of Hungarian chateau, immediately and before any questions are asked concerning the visitors bust. ness, even before the master of the house has made his appearance, legion of servants rush forward and carry the visitors baggage to one of the half doz- en rooms always ready to receive guests, invited or otherwise. When the Hun garians wish particularly to honor a guest, 15 or 20 courses are served at dinner, but as the Magyars have in ev- erything the utmost respect for indi- vidual liberty no guest is ever pressed to eat or drink
 "You are at home. Do as you would at home," says the master of the house as he greets you on your arrival. Liv- ing as they do, away from court and court life. these proud Magyar aristo. crats ask nothing and expect nothing from the sovereign, and maintain in consequence their pride, dignity and independence of character -Argonaut