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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-06
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Crushed by the Cars on Burlington
Road at Kent.

Creston, June 6.-Brakeman Wm.H.
Carrigg, of st. Joseph, was killed
Tuesday evening at Kent. Just how
he met his death is not known but the
superstition Is that while making a
coupling he was caught between the
cars and crushed to death. His chest
shows the work of the squeeze that
took out his life. The body was found
by the trainmen and returned to Cres-
ton on the midnight passenger.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-06

Three additional rural mail routes
will be established June 1 at Audu-
bon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-06

A 1000 club house is to be erected
on the golf links at Mason city
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-06

A creamery company with s20,00S
capital has been organized at Keo.
kuk,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-06
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Electric Fluid Does Damage at Keo-
kuk During a Storm.

kuR UurIhg Storni.
Keokuk, June 6.-During the height
of the storm yesterday afternoon, at
about 1:10 o'clock a bolt of lightning
struck the southwest corner Of the
building occupied by the Gate City
Gas Construction company Fourth and
Johnson streets, and tore off portion
of the roof at the corner. Some of the
pieces fell onto the walk below. The
damage is about $25.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-06
LIST OF LETTERS.
Remaining UncaIIed for at ottumwa
ella, Week Ending June 1, 1901.

rs LIST.
Mathoney Mrs. Anna.
Stevenson Mrs. Jane,
Sterlln Grace,
Van Beak Mrs. e. o.,
Winslow Mrs. Maggie,
White Mrs. Maggie.
Wilson Miss Kate,
Walker, Jessie
, LIST.
Jones Geo,
Logan ]. p,
Leary j.,
Lindsay Geo. He
Mallett Otis,
Myers Lorenzo,
Parlee j. L.,
Public Supply Co.
Stevens j., ~.
Thompson Willie,
Wynn Mike,
Watson I. e..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-06

Parties calling for above letters will
please state that they are advertised.
A. w. Lee, g. M.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-06

WOME
Allen, Bessie,
Bradley Maggie,
Devenney Annie,
Downing Mrs. Stella,
Gephart Mrs. j. c..
Gross Mrs. Belle,
Low Mrs. P. f.,
LaGue Mrs. Julia,
Aim Chas.,
Bruce VIM,
Buchanan w. W.,
Cherry John,
Clark j. F.,
De Barry J. f.,
Davis r. S.,
Graham Jas. D.,
Thomas John,
Hallock Il. B.,
Houston p. A.,
Jones Baker.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
NOW FOR THE FREE BOOKS
BOARD OF ESTIMATE APPROVES THE
CARNEGIE LIBRARY CONTRACTS.

The contracts by which the city will come into
the possession of the $4,000 gift OF Andrew Car
negie for the sixty-five free circulating library
buildings were approved yesterday by the Board
OF Estimate and Apportionment. The agreement
which has been approved by Mr.. Carnegie is in
the form of a contract between the city of New
York and the NewYork Public Library Astor
Lenox and Tflden Foundations. The library Is
made the agent and representative OF Mr. Carnegie
throughout. The agreement recites the offer of
Mr. Carnegie to provide the funds necessary for
the building and equipment of sixty-hve branch
libraries in this city estimated cost OF $50 eco
each. making total of IS 10000 upon condition
that the city provides sites and provides main
tenance for the libraries. The agreement adds
that existing free public libraries shall not be in
corporated in this arrangement
1t is then provided that the city shall proceed ,o
acquire by gift, purchase condemnation such
sites as may be necessary. not exceed forty-two
In the boroughs of Manhattan The Bronx and Rich
mond; also that by unanimous of the Board of
Estimate and the Sinking Fund the city may au-
tnorlze for the use of such libraries any estate
owned by the city and not used for other purposes
Inc buildings must be constructed and equipped
rapidly as possible. There is to be a free reading
room in each building. and every branch library is
10 be kept open from a. until p. m. every day
in the year except Sundays The entire manage
ment of the libraries including the employment and
discharge of all employees. is vested the trustees
of the Public Library
The city is required by the terms of the agreement
to provide in its annual budget tax levy for the
entire cost of the maintenance the libraries from
the time they are opened to the public. The appro-
priation shall not be less than 10 per cent year
of rl the amount expended by Mr. Carnegie
The city must provide water free of charge TO all
the buildings The trustees of the Public Library
are to report annually to the Board Estimate an
itemized statement of the expenditure of the city
money; and all balances shall be returned to the
general fund of the city treasury
Corporation Counsel WhaIen was much pleased
yesterday over the adoption of the resolution by
board
Everything is bright and clear ahead" he said
Mr.. Carnegie, in signing the agreement. wrote that
the contract seems be in every way admra BILE
and is heartily approved The city will begin at
once 10 purchase sites and to erect the buildings.
Plans will now be received. and before three
months have gone by the first library should be
under construction The enactment of the city's
pledge has been gratifying task"
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
BOARD or ESTIMATE STANDS FIRM

REFUSING TO RECONSIDER ITS GARBAGE CON
TRACT-MoNEY FOR JEFFERSON PARK.
The New-York Sanitary Utilization Company APP
peared before the Board of Estimate yesterday by
Delaney Nicoll and asked reconsideration of its
decision the bid put in by the company for the
disposal OF the garbage OF Manhattan and The
Bronx. The company's bid was the lowest. s232O
year for five years. and the board declined TO
accept those figures for longer than the current
year Mr. Nicoll argued that the work could not
be done for less and allow the company fair in
its outlay and that the company has never
made any money out OF the contract and that none
the officers have received any salary. His
arguments were without avail. The board declined
to reconsider its former action and took notice
OF his offer behalf of the company sell to the
city it's entire plant at price TO be settled by
committee of experts.
The board voted s345.sle for Thomas Jefferson
Park. in the Twelfth Ward Manhattan. The Col
lege of the City OF NewYork received 1850 73 for
new land, and S5S,565 authorized for John II.
Thomas fees the new Hall of Records, OF
which he is the architect For the equipment of
hospital in the Twenty-sixth Ward of Brooklyn the
board voted $14,iO0 and for the Emergency Hos
pltal Coney Island s3 100 For repairs the fire.
boats Zophar Mills and New-Yorker the board
voted $75.0
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
HE MAY SUE DocTOR FOR FALSE ARREST
COMPLAINT THAT BUTCHERS BOY SET FIRE TO
A CELLAR DISMISSED.

DR.. Julius Hoffman. of No Ill secone-ave.. was
n the Yorkville Court yesterday afternoon COM
plainant against Gustave DenZau. seventeen years
old, of No 1873 F1rst-ave. whom he charged with
being responsible for a fire SUNDAY morning E
the cellar OF the doctors home. DR.. Hoffman
said two barrels OF refuse aflre in his cellar
just after the boy left It that morning.
The boy. who works for a butcher. said he had
gone to the building at O'Clock Sunday morn
ing deliver tenant the top floor
He the cellar TO hoist the n2lr by
dumbwaiter. Not being able TO reach tho gas je.
he threw match he had lit the floor ami
stamped 1t out. Assistant Fire Msrsnals Lyons
and Herbert reported that the fire dii nos reach
origin.
In examining DR.. Hoffman lawyer asked him
81 he were anarchist
NO / am notr' cried DR.. Hoffman. pounding
the magistrates desk and stamping on the floor.
isn't It a fact that you come hero regularly
with complaints so frivolous that the magistrates
throw them out?"
It's not my fault II have make complaints
I make complaints when people disorder,y."
the doctor replied.
Don't you assume the garb of japanese and
among your neighbors. who throw cans and other
missiles your
NO. l Japanese Indignantly replied
the doctor.
There isn't enough evidence to hang cat on"
said Magistrate Cornell. and he discharged the
boy. A civil suit for 5000 against DR. Hoffman
will he brought tho part of the boy for false
arrest. II is said.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18

~ increased and displayed in the kindest way.
while the reciprocation OF that feeling by tns
americans. as shown by the hospital ship Maine,
vas most strongly appreciated by them: The
tons.
- The basic idea OF the society," continued Mrs.
Ssrlinn. as to make Americans In London feel at
nome. Formerly few went there to live except
nose who had married into English families and
found their social circle ready. That is no longer
ne case, however. Every year the number IN
Ss,eases or those who go TO live there for various
.easo1s and have absolutely no ties Where no
PERSONAL objection exists. such women find friend.
~ ano congenial society 10 give them welcome. and
seek to tonch public matters except from the side
VI the pure w0manly.' There never greater
need Tor the work of women women, and We
I'm 20 accomplish what without sacrificing
ey mofnanly element in organization There
'.o rampant 'ciubism' IN ranks. and we feel
tneat We really effect much through
~ IN distinctly dominated by Nomanly ideals In
~ isst eEuberance Of progress and emancipa ton
TN tte narrow ideals Of the past IL was natural
81 sAefe snoue be among many women q letting
ev,.tt,aat ttat was rot always wise, but time and the
rs,sl ntnent Of the and higher ideals have
sss1Asa W. mat TO a large degree.
e., - toio our society one OF Ehe things dear
fssn.D our hearts. and feel that justified in
wease hopeful Of high accomplishment when such
iton itiea as Mrs. Jenny June Croly and Lady Ham
cotnaaaiebce among clubs, that we are
tbe y, strong and splendid work. 1t Is not only
ste ssc Dut the indirect influence that Is valu-
natt.o,sho sho me strengthening of any link between
ood stronger"
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
THEY TRY TO SETTLE CASE OUT OF COURT.
ARE CHARGED WITH COMPOUNDING
A FELONY.

Hyman Davidow. forty-eight years old. OF No
III East Eighty yirst-st.. was held in $1,000 bail on
Monday for examination yesterday. He
charged by Marks Myze a jeweler. of No. 17S
East hundred -nineteenth-st.. with appro-
priating S2I7 taken in from the sale of goods
In Boston.
Samuel Singermann. Myzels lawyer. Tues
day went to the place of business of William H.
Davidow brother of the defendant. and wanted
him to compromise the against his brother.
Davidow says he asked Singermann how much he
would take TO settle the case. and Singermann said
$50 Davdow reported this at Police Headquar-
ters Detective Davis was sent to Davidow's place
OF business. Davidow had $50 in bills marked. De-
tective Davis secreted himself, and when Singer
mann returned DavidOw told him that he had only
$50 in money. Singermann said it is alleged. that
he would take that and would take the remainder
In a check. The bills were handed over Myzel.
who had accompanied Singermann. Detective
Davis then arrested Myzel. When Sergeant Phaler
heard the story he said that Singermann was
guilty MyZel Singermann then insisted
being arrested and he was accommodated.
Myzel and Singermann were arraigned before
Magistrate Zeler in the Harlem police court yes
terday the charge of compounding a felony and
their cases went until to-day. They
paroled until that time. The case of Davidow also
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
NO SLOAN WILL FOUND.
THE COLONELS SON-IN-LAW BELIEVES HE
LEFT NO PROPERTY

There is element of mystery surrounding the
death of Colonel Thomas Z. Sloan. who. it
ported at the time. drowned by the upsetting
of a catboat in which he sailing off Keyser's
Island on the afternoon of June %. When the body
found in the cabin of the boat. after his COM
panions had been saved, examination showed
that Colonel Sloan died from the effects of wound
the top of his head According to the state
ments of William /. Edwards. who with Mrs E. R.
Alger and Captain II Rowland was with Colonel
Sloan in the boat. the latter struck by light
ming. 1t has since developed that Colonel Sloan
died in less afuert circumstances than many OF his
friends supposed. The fact that his is nowhere
TO be found has mystifed the relatives.
Charles a. Cone. OF Brooklyn Colonel Sloan's SON
in-aw. said yesterday thai he had found no traces
OF will OF several valuable pieces of jewelry
which the colonel had at the time OF his death If
NJ. Core finds that his father-in-law left any
arnoLEt of property he will probably apply for let
that Colonial Sloan did not leave enough make
afy !oSal steps worth while. So far he could
Iearfl, thS $l5GO insurance which he carried was
al pledged as security for loans and he doubt
rul Il would be worth while to apply for letters
of administration.
AS u the jewelry and other personal property Mr.
Cone said none Of II had been found He did not
know Ms. Alger, who said that she engaged
10 marry the colonel and thought the only way she
would have any claim upon the property would be
by will.
Il inclined TO believe after a pretty thorough
search" added Mr.. Cone that there is WILL and
so far as know there was no mystery about the
colonefs death"
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
MRS. HUGH R. GRIFFIN HERE
PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERI-
CAN WOMEN IN LONDON TALKS
on THE GROWTH OF THAT

ORGANIZATION.

Mrs Hugh Reid Griffin. president Of the So
ciety OF American Women in London, who arrived
on the Oceanic and passed through this city yes
terday on her way to Connecticut, spoke enthusias
tically 10 a Tribune reporter the work already
accomplished by the society and its hopeful pros
pect for the future
Mrs Griffin said: I'VE feel well pleased with
what We have been able TO do in the two short
years since the society formed II did not
come into being TO serve any personal purpose or
es mere club, but because felt that there
were enough American women IN London 10 be a
positive force for good If we came together. So
much more can be accomplished by organized than
by individual effort in any direction
we have been the means OF bringing American
and English women together in far greater de-
gree than had been the case previously. The
cordially of the English women has increased IN
a marked manner since they began to know Amer
icans masse. TO speaG- They were always
charming to individuals but seemed feel that
each individual exception Now they
recognize that that is not the case, and are ac-
cepting the representative daughter Of the United
States with entire geniality-
America has made herself known in muah
broader way in the last few years that there is
q deeper appreciation OF her qualities than ever
before. The Spanish war called forth such true
and warm sympathy from the English that their
interest in those Americans among them was great
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
MOTHER AND AUNT HIS BoDTGUARD.
MAN ACCUSED of STEALING woMAN's JEwELRY
AT BRIGHTON BEACH FURNISHES
CASH BAIL

William s. Gibson pleaded not guilty yesterday in
the County Court. Brooklyn. before Judge Aspin-
all TO an Indictment charging him with stealing
jewelry, valued 81 900, from Miss Daisy OPP
penheim of No. 245 West Forty-fourth-st. Man
haitian He was admitted bail in $1,000 for
which he deposited cash security. He arrested
in Atlantic City n. j.. by Detective Roche. and
taken to Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
The police say that Gibson met Miss Oppenhem
at the Brighton Beach races and dined with her at
the Hotel Brighton. Miss Oppenheim went in
bathing in the evening. leaving her jewels in a
in a chamois bag. They We're missing her
return
When arralgned in court Gibson. tall. prepos-
sessing and we'll dressed young man, refused to
give his address or occupation. James w. Ridg
way appeared for him. After the cash security
had been deposited Gibson left the court with his
mother and aunt. The missing jewelry. including
a diamond pin valued at $780, which had been
pawned in Philadelphia. recovered.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
NEW EMPIRE STATE BANK.
A NAME HAS BEEN CHOSEN To FIT IT'S HOME.

A NAME HAS BEEN CHOSEN To FIT IT'S HOME.
Arrangements have been made for opening a new
state bank in this city. The institution Is to b.,
called the Empire State Bank. and win have quar-
ters IN the Empire Building. at No. n Broadway.
Iha State Superintendent of Banks has approved
the charter of the institution which is to have a
capital of 100000 Thomas & Post the bankers and
brokers at No II Broadway. are the organizers of
the bank. and o. F. Thomas has been chosen Vice
president and w. Baldwin has been elected cashier
There was report yesterday that E. R. Thomas
would be the president OF the bank but he said
tnat the report was not correct. He was made
PRESIDENT OF the Seventh National Bank the
gay before that institution closed it's doors The
directors OF the Empire State Bank are E r.
Inomas, o. r. Thomas W. Baldwin Frederick
Potter. Archibald Brown. d Parmley w E
Nichols. G NJ Higgins. z. j. Kelly. F. n. Smith,
jr:. r. e Jennings and Willard Brown.
There was an Empire State Bank in this city for
some years. with quarters Broadway and
Bleecker-st-, but it absorbed about five years
ago by the Astor Place Bank which in turn was
absorbed by the Corn Exchange Bank O. f.
Thomas said yesterday that the choice of the
name for the new bank made TO fit the build
ing in which 1t is to have home II is expected
70 have the new Empire State Bank open for busi-
ness in about two months
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
DID NOT COUNT ON THE FROST.
DECISION IN A FIRE INSURANCE CASE IN
FLORIDA

An interesting fire insurance decision has just
peen made by Potter b. Olney referee, in two ac-
uons brought by the GUNNER Lumber Company,
or Jacksonville. Fla. through it's counsel in this
city. William B. Ellison and Rufus l.. Weaver.
against the Associated Manufacturers Mutual Fire
insurance Corporation of Brooklyn The plaintiff
was the owner of large lumber plant at Jack
sonville the buildings of which equipped with
In the great frost that visited Florida in Feb
ruary 1899 the sprinkler pipes froze and burst.
The plaintiff Immediately set about repairing the
sprinkler and used all diligence In doing. but.
owing to the great demand for sprinkler experts.
1t was unable to complete the repairs before fire
occurred, destroying the entire plant. valued at
about S250O1.
The property covered by insurance aggregat-
ing $4,000 divided between twenty companies,
all of which paid without litigation excepting the
Associated Manufacturers of Brooklyn. This
company resisted the claim the ground that,
the sprinkler system becoming impaired, the
hazard was increased by means within the
knowledge of the insured which voided the pol
icy under lines IA and Is of the STANDARD form.
The plaintiff contended that the stipulation pro-
system" without the insurers consent referred
TO change by an active human agency and not
70 an act of God, such this extraordinary
freeze. The plaintiffs views of the were sus-
tanned by the referee and Judgment directed ac-
cordingly.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
A HAPPY TROLLEY PARTY.

There was great excitement In the vicinity of
SiXty-frst-st. and West End-ave. Monday, when
Mrs NJ. Mapning collected the children who were
to enjoy the sunshine trolley ride to Fort George.
II did not feel that could take charge OF more
than fifteen time" said Mr5. Manning but
there were hundreds clamoring to I intended
TO take all little girls. and l selected the pale
faced ores as needing the outing most. but there
three little boys-one a cripplc-who begged
hStc TO go that took them along Every one
of them was wild with JOY
Some OF the smaller ones had never a tree,
and when few berries discovered Il
bush exclaimed. "Soe there are live berriesr'
They took of their shoes ana stockings and went
in wadng. they played ring around a rosie on
the grass. and the heat and wretchedneSs OF their
tenement homes were forgotten In the delights OF
the day.
Some Of the rueniScrs OF the West End Womens
Republican Club contributed toward the luncheon
for the children. and Mrs Manning. with motheriy
cere. packed her basket with a generous supply
OF substantial food for hungry mouths The lit
lie boys OF the peighborhood cried so bitterly at
being left behind that Mrs. MRnning's heart was
touched with pity, and she has asked II she may
help pay her sunshine dues by taking another
party. Tho necessary money from the trolley
fund Will he given her TO tako the boys and pro-
vide something for them TO eat. that their
day may be full OF genuine sunshine.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
CUTS OFF WIFE FOE WouAv ~ppypuny

WILL OF TRUCKMAN LEAVES WIDOW HArF A
LOT OF LAND. IN LIEU OF DOVER. AND ss
BY the will of Moses Willis which wa. a,a, Co.
PROBATE Yesterday in the office of the Surrogate
MS WIFE Ellen Willis is off with a beauest OF
- ana half a lot of land in Sherman Park which
- leLt 10 her in lieu Of dover. the residue of
Wins estate both real and personal is left to his
friend" Sarah j. Brown who is appointed bis ax
ecutTix with full power 10 dispose of the property
Mrs. Willis N'e 'i'e Aesacies to
oeSldes receiving Wis's personal and real estate
Sat @ an .. brown gets the goodwill and benefit of his
given. - 80 SS'NS0 - ASs
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
TO BE "PAssED on"

member at Lakewood. " J.. offers a pair Of
crutches TO any in need OF them; they are for
a tall person: a shoe for lame person. built up
high 20 remedy the defect Of short leg. Is the
office. size d; Miss Gray. OF Cambridge. n. Y.
has contributed several magazines containing d.
rections for china painting which will he forwarded
to any member interested In this particular kind
OF decora tive work fine wools in and browns.
suitable for knitting bicycle golf stockings are
also waiting to be passed on" to any OF the
members who care for this kind OF sunshine; a
member in Newark y. J.. will he glad to find
good home in her city for a Sunshine kitten" and
another member in Brooklyn Is equally anxious 10
place handsome pet Maltese kitty in a family
where there are no children Applicants Will please
address the general office.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-18
ART ESTR4NGES FRIENDS.
A PUBLISHER HAS AN ARTIST ARRESTED
ON A CHARGE OF LARCENY.

Maurice lnsles. an artist. OF No AZ West rhfr-
teth-st. was arrsigned in the Jefferson Market
court yesterday. charged with the larceny of two
etchings. one of General Grant and the other Of
ADMIRAL Dewey. The etchings are alleged to be
the property of Herman Linde publisher of No
lil West Sixty-seventh-st
Ihe two men were friends but ouarrelled
over u question of art Mr.. Linde said that the
artist had refused to give up the etchinss He
also said that he had paid the artist $50 to paint
copy OF the picture '"The Duchess OF Devonshire"
and that though he had paid the money the artis,
had also refused to give that up. summons for
VT lngles was first obtained but the latter failed
10 appear In court and warrant was issued
Mr. lnsles said yesterday that when they quar-
Fehed ne told Mr.. Dinde to take the etchings and
the painting, but the publisher was so angry that
ne ne ula not 90 so He also said that he had come
~ court IN ooedience TO the summons and waited
LOT Two hours. but the was not called and
hls lawyer told him to 90 home and he did so
Maslstrate Deuel. said. Your lawyer Is the man
,s T sot YOU INTO trouble. but shall make you
Suitei Tor the mistakes OF your lawyer i ADVISE
you you 70 get better counsel in future I will adjourn
w edse TOT t"enty-four hours order that Won
may settle the trouble among yourselves