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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
Overfowing Streams Inundate the
Country for Miles.
TOWN OF BATH is IN GRAyE.DANGER
Been Showing in Wyoming, on This
Side of the Water for TWO Days
Iowa Experienced First Severe
Snow Last Night.

London, Dec. 31.-Severe snow
storms, deluging rains and furious
gales have created havoc in the Unit
ed Kingdom. In many parts of the
country there have been disastrous
floods, landslides and washouts. Much
stock was drowned, railways and high
ways are blocked. Buildings and
bridges were carried away by overflow
ing streams which have inundated
miles of country, while streets in many
towns are three or four feet under wa
ter. AT Coventry a number of facto-
ries We're flooded and hundreds of in.
habitants We're imprisoned in their
homes. The town of Bath is endan-
gered by rise of the Avon, which is
now ten feet above the normal.
Conditions in Wyoming.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 81 "A general.
snowstorm prevailed over the western
and central sections of Wyoming dur.
ing the past two days. On the POWDER
river and Salt creek the snow is very
deep. Much difficulty in feeding stock
is experienced, altho no serious dam
age is, yet reported.
Iowa Shows.
(, Des Moines. Dec. S1.-Iowa expe-
rienced its first severe snow season
last night. The snow covers the en-
tire state. Trains are delayed some
what. The thermometer registered s..
degrees below zero at o'clock this
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
THREATENED DE-
STRUCTION OF TOWN
Fire at Fairbank This Morning Result
ed in Destruction of Nine Build
inss-Two Men Fatally Injured.

Waterloo, Dec. s1.-(special Fire
at Fairbank early this morning entire
ly destroyed nine business buildings.
The loss is $4,000. Two men, G. w.
Eckelberg, of Waterloo, and John Nc
Cunnis, of Fairbank, We're perhaps ia
tally injured. The town has no appa-
ratus for fighting fire and the entire
destruction of the town was prevent
ed only by tearing down several build
ings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
LANDED IN JAIL.
Pennington Man Accused of Assault
Behind the Bars.

Pennington, Dec. 3f.-P. Freed,
who is charged with cutting an ugly
wound IN the head of Albert FIGHT
muller, Christmas night, has been cap
tured and now languishes behind the
bars in the Van Buren, county Jail.
1t is alleged that Freed was intoxicat-
ed at the time of the trouble and upon
being denied adnittance to the town.
hall where the firemen were holding a
dance, drew a knife cutting
wound in Fichtmuller's head eight
inches in length. A new, marshal for
the town has also been appointed in
the person Of Robert Coulter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
WHEAT JUMPS.
Excitement Of Saturday Repeated
annual Custom Observed,

Annual Custom Observed.
Chicago, Dec 31-The excitement
of Saturday was repeated in the wheat
market today on more extensive
scale. May wheat opened at 1874 to
76A as compared with Saturdays
close of 751s @75A. The hour served
to apparently satisfy the demand and
up to the last fifty minutes trade was
quieter, the men in the pit finding
time to throw -four. wheat and other
missiles at each other, after the an
nual custom of the last day of the
year.
The announcement of decrease in
the visible supply, of $4,000 bushels,
awakened speculation during the af-
ternoon. May wheat, which fad
touched 75sks, jumped to 7S under enor-
nous buying pressure. The close was
.21a@2% higher. The strength at the
start was due to an advance at Liver
pool and moderate northwestern re-
ceipts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
HELD UP AND SHOT.
Young Man Waylaid-Th Thought Foot

Young Man aid-Thousht Foot
pals Wanted Combination to Safe.
Creston, Dec.3 Herbert sMcDonalds
son of r. H. Mcdonald, banker of
Sydney, was stopped on the road by
two footpads, while returning from a
dance. A gun was thrust in, the
young mans face, and in his excite
ment he seized the weapon 1t ex-
ploded, the ball penetrating his side.
The horse the young man was driving
became frightened and ran away, dis
tancing the footpads. 1t is thought
the men intended to frighten the
young man into divu1ging the combi-
nation to the vault. and safe in the
bank. Mcdonald will recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
ADVOCATES BURNING.
Harvard University Professor Gives
Views on Lynchinu.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 31.-During the
discussion, of the negro question at a
session of the American Historical So
ciety, Professor Albert Bushnell Hart,
of Harvard university, said that while
he deplored the lynching of negroes,
he believed if the people of com,
munity demanded the burning at the
stake of negroes as penalty for COM
mitting horrible crimes, the state
should make burning the legal penalty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
loId Resident Dead

Grinnell, Dec. 20. Especial. .)-In-
formation has reached this place of
the death at Pasadena, Cal, of Quin-
cy A. Gilmore, one of the early rest
dents of this place. Mr.. Gilmore was
a wealthy man and owned much
property in and around this place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
Thirteenth Failure.

London, Dec. 29.-The thirteenth
failure of stock brokers was announc-
ed = before ithe aclose of the ex-
change, that of Bartholomew Jacks.
The fact that the crisis was reached
in seculation on the Whitake4Wright
groupe of mines, and that the worst is
known, occasions feeling Of relief,
after a strain of expectation. While
the mining market continues depress-
er, other departments quickly recover
ed from the excitement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
HANGED FOR MURDER.

Missouri Man confesses on the Scat
fold to His Unintentional Crime.
Butler, Mo-, Dec. 31.-Noah McGin-
mis- was hanged here today for the
murder of Frederick Barcherling.
McGinnis made confession stating
that he had no intention of shooting
the old man, but only shot to scare
him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
FEARS NOT REALIZED.

But One More London House Fails to
Weather Financial Storm.
London, Dec. 31.-Fears of further
failures in connection with the col
lapse of the London & Globe Finance
corporation, were not realized up to
o'clock this afternoon The whole
tone of the stock exchange steadied
in consequence.
Later, Thomas Egan, a jobber in the
West Australian market failed, but it
had little effect.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
GONE UP IN SMOKE.
Fire Destroyed 100000 of Property
at Harvey, Today.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Fire early this
morning destroyed the plant of the
Bellaire Stamping company, of Harry
ey, Ills, suburb of this city. The
loss is estimated at 100000, covered
by insurance. Seven hundred men.
boys and girls are thrown out of en-.
ployment. For time the whole
town was threatened with destruction.
but heroic work on the part of citizens
and firemen confined the flames to the
stamping plant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
LOSES CARLOAD OF HORSES.
Iowa Farmer Visits Minneapolis and
Falls into Hands of Sharpers.

Minneapolis, Dec. BE. j. Sharf,
of Spencer, came to this city with a
car load of horses, selling them to a
stranger for $1,000, taking the buyers
note. He became alarmed because of
non-payment of the instrument and in
formed the police of the occurrence.
One man has been arrested charged
with larceny, but he claims it was a
fair deal and that he intended to pay
the note. But five of the animals have
been located.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
HAND TORN OFF.
Man Near Muscatine Victim of Corn
Shredder.

Muscatine, Dec. 31.-Eldridge R.
Sherfey, of Sweetland township, who
met with a terrible accident, having
had his left hand cut off and arm bad
ly torn and mangled in corn shred
der, is resting as easy as could be ex-
pected, and hopes are entertained for
speedy healing of the wounded mem
ber.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
BAR ROOM WRECKER
is QUARANTINED
Jail in Which Mrs. Carrie Nation Is
Confined, Is Under Quarantine on.
Account Of Smallpox.

Wichita, Kas., Dec. a1.-The county
Jail has been quarantined on account
of smallpox within. Mrs. Carrie Ma
tion. who raided the Carey hotel bar
room. failed to give bond and must
stay there twenty-one days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
SHORTEST BY 200 MILES.
Rock Island Road Will Have Shortest
Route to California.

Eldon, Dec. 31.-(SpeciaD -Four
trains loaded with grading machinery
passed thru this place Saturday on
the Rock Island road, enroute to Lib
eral, Kansas, where that company has
commenced the construction of a Inc
that will ultimately be built to the
Pacific coast. When completed the
route will be 400 miles shorter tnan
it is now and 200 miles shorter from
Chicago than any other road.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
TRYING TO ESCAPE.

Filipino General corralIed on Noun.
tain, Tries to Get Away.
Manila, Dec. 31.-General Freder-
lck d. Grant wires that Gen. Alejan-
drinos' men are trying to escape from
Mount Arayat. Two of them were
killed Sunday. There is no water on
the mountain and food is scarce. The
Fourth infantry and Fourth cavalry,
in Cavite province, have captured one
hundred and nine armed insurgents
and have taken possession of their
camps at Anabo and Nalagram.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
SECTION OF THE EARTH
DROPS OUT OF SIGHT
Carries Two Men With It-Their
Bodies Are Buried Almost Beyond
Resurrection-Houses Gone.

Champion, Mich, Dec. Shy a
cave-in of the Champion mine, John
Horngreen and George Williams, who
were picking ore on the surface, went
down with cave-in. Their bodies
will not be recovered. The shaft
house also dropped into the workings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
New Lighting Plant and COMPANY

NeW EIgHeIHg TIdHt anu Vumpahy.
Creston, Dec. 29.-Steps have been
taken for the formation of local COM
pany for the purpose of erecting and
maintaining an electric lighting plant.
1t is alleged that the service of the
old company was not up to the stan
,dard., Recently the. council ordered
the current turned off of all street
lights and the town may be dark un-
til the new company has its plant in
operation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
Rreweries Will Exnand.

Sioux City. Dec. 31--Now that the
Injunction cases against the brewer
les of this city have been decided fa-
vorably to them, the Sioux City Brew
ing company announced that it will
erect a. malt house to cost 100000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
Team Drivers TO Meet.

The Team Drivers union will meet
tomorrow night in labor hall for the
purpose of initiating number of ap-
plicants for membership.
The meeting of the Federal Labor
union which was announced to be
held this evening has been postponed
until the next regular meeting in Jan
uary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
PLANT CONSUMED.

Grand Rapids Book Case Company De-
stroyed BY Fire.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 31.-The
entire plant of the Grand Rapids Book
Case company was destroyed by fire
today, together with the greater part
of the seasons output. The loss is
$4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
Says smaIIpox Epidemie is Near.

st. Paul. Mimi, Dec. 31-Dr. John b.
Darling, ex-regimental surgeon of the
Third United States Infantry, Says
this country is on the verge of an cpl
demic of smallpox, and that for the
last two years the returning soldiers
from the Philippines have been bring
ing the germs of disease into the coun-
try. He also says that vague press
reports within the last six weeks are
even now presaging the arrival of an
epidemic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
THEIR MARRIAGE A FAILURE.
Iowa Woman Plaintiff In Divorce suit
in Chicago.

in Chicago.
Chicago, Dec. 31.-Mrs. Sada T.
Tying has filed bill for divorce in the
superior court from her husband, ,Dud
ley A. Tying. The defendant is brok-
er and lives at 83 Pine street. The
couple We're married at the home of
Mrs. Tying in Burlington, Ia, on Oct.
4, 1887. After that time they moved
to Peoria and later to Chicago, where
he became a member of the board of
trade. They lived at SO Pine street
until Nov. IL of this year, when he
moved to apartments in Lincoln Park
boulevard. The only grounds for di-
vorce mentioned in the bill is drunk
.enness Mrs. Tyng's maiden name
was Tracy
[She was well known in Ottumwa,l 4
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
NO SOUVENIRS.
Breweries Sign an Agreement t,
Make No Gifts,

:. Sioux City, Dec. 31.-It has been
learned that the breweries of the
United States have signed an agree
ment to make no gifts with beer after
January 1. This will do away with
the distribution of large number CT
trays, glasses and other articles,
which all breweries have been accus-
toned to give to the retailer with
purchases.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
FATALITY AvERTED.
Heavy Explosion of Gas in Coal Mine
Endangers 500 Lives.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 31.-A heavy
explosion of gas occurred in the Hol-
lenback mine ofthe Lehigh and Wilkes
barre Coal company today. 1t set fire
to the woodwork but was quickly ex-
tinguished. Five hundred men were
at work at the time, but all succeeded
in getting out in safety, with the ex-
ception of two who were burned se-
verely.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
KEROSENE CAUSES DEATH.
Lamp Explodes With Fatal Results to
Mother and Dauqhter.

Pittsburg, Dec. 31.-By the explo.
sion of kerosene lamp in Allegheny
today, Lilly Brown, % years of age,
was burned to death, and her mother
was fatally injured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
HAMMER LONDON HOUSES.
Sensation on the London Stock Ex.
change Following Bio Failure.

London, Dec. 29.-The suspension
of the London & Globe Finance cor
,poration was followed today by ham,
mering on the. stock exchange of
twelve firms as follows: Haggard,
Hale & Pixley, earle G Driver,
Douglas, Jr., & Co., Cornfoot Bros, f.
F. A. Cohen, Blockey & Buckingham,
Gum G. Aubrey, Richards G. Sloper
Baker G Smith, F. C. Watts
G Co., Flower & Co. and F.
Boully & Co. The first named is a
big firm with important connections.
While the difficulties of the firm are
closely connected with the London &
Globe, the divisions are largely dis
counted. The repeated fall of the
hammer this morning caused great
sensation. and it is feared the full list
of failures are not yet known.
Some trouble was disclosed on the
stock exchanges yesterday in the
West Australian market, resulting In
a considerable fall in shares of the
London & Globe Finance corporation,
Limited, and Leroi Mining company,
limited. Seven firms had their
checks returned by the clearing house.
This does not imply failure, as it is
expected the usual period of grace al
lowed will enable firms to meet their
engagements.
London g. Globe Topples.
Almost the whole interest on the
stock exchange today centered in the
West Australian market, the condi-
tion of which was sympathetically af-
fected by the others. All shares of
the London & Globe groupe topple.
The London & Globe is heavily inyo,v-
ed in the British Columbian market.
indignation Felt.
The situation has not yet cleared
up, as rumors of arrangements to as
sist the London & Globe are not cred
tied in well informed circles. There
is the greatest indignation against
Whitaker Wright, who is the fountain
head of the concern, and others of
the London & Globe group.
New York Takes It.
New York, Dec 2.-There is a re-
Election in the opening of the stock
market of an, unsettled conditions in
London growing out of the en2bar-
rassment of the London & Globe FL
nance corporation. "A number of in
ternational stocks opened down from
/ to 15s. A few stocks which show
ed gains are not aggressiyely strong. .
Burlington eand Other Stocks.
New York, Dec. 29-The opening
declines in prices attracted large buy
ing orders all thr,rsthe list and there
were quick recoveries all round. A
brisk demand forced ST Paul up to
31s. Lackawanna Az, Delaware &
Hudson 3, Illinois Central, Pennsyl-
vania, New York Central, Rock Is
land and Darlington to las. Stocks
'which, were materially lower atssths
opening, rallied to above Yesterdays
close, closing, very animated and ir-
regular.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
REFUNDS STOLEN MONEY.
American Express Company Makes a
Loss by Theft Good.

Loss by Theft Good.
y Mason City, Dee. 31--The American
express company has reimbursed the
First National bank, of this city, for
the loss of package containing ST. 900
stolen in transit last week. The agent
at Bricelyn had placed the package in
his desk while he attended to other du-
ties outside of his Office. While he
was away the package disappeared.
A drayman at Bricelyn has been plac-
ed under arrest charged with the theft.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
SEQUEL TO ELoPsMENT.
oskaloosa Business Man and Alleged
Paramour Charged with Adultery.

Paramour Charged with Adultery.
Oskaloosa Dec. 31.-Isaac Whitney,
of this city, whom the police of OF
tumwa and Des Moines We're instruct
ed to keep lookout for, it being al
legged that he had eloped with the
hired girl, has been arrested charged
with adultery. The woman in the case
Is said to be Mrs. Mary Gets, of Mon
roe, who it is said owns large farm
at that place. Both were arraigned
before Justice Ross and their prelim-
mary examination set for January 8.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
Yeterans Watch out

Providence, R. l., Dec. 31.-The first
Light Infantry Veterans will watch.
out the old year, holding a lively social
meeting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
BIG WATERLOO FIRE.
FIGURING Mill Burns With a Loss OF
$4,000.

Waterloo, Dec. 90 Especial Fire
shortly before noon today destroyed
the large Touring, mill of the Union
Mill company with contents. The loss
is estimated at $4,000, partially insur-
ed. ThTe. origin is unknown.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
The Next osteopathic conventio,

Des Moines, Dec. 29.-The conven-
tion of Iowa Osteopaths in session
here voted yesterday to hold it's next
state convention at Cedar Rapids at
this time next year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
EIGHTEEN BELOW ZERO.
Extreme Low Temperature at Denver
and Other Western Points.

Denver. Dec. 31.-Eighteen degrees
below zero was the temperature re-
corded at the government weather
station in this city and at Cheyenne,
Wyoming, at o'clock this morning.
At Bander, Wyoming, it was 2S below.
The snow fall has ceased and warmer
weather is predicted for tomorrow in
the Rocky mountain region.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
WIPED OUT BY FIRE.
Nearly the Entire Business Portion Of
Williamson Is Gone.

Williamson, w. Va, Dec. 31.-Al-
most the entire business portion Of
this town was burned Sunday. Tho
flames ragged for five hours. The loss
is about $4,000 with no insurance. .
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
DROPPED DEAD.
Old Monroe County Resident Found
in His Barn.

in His Barn.
Abba, Dec. 29.-John McGinnis, an
old and respected resident Of Monroe
township, was found dead in his barn.
DR.. Hyatt, of this place, was summon
ed and found that the cause of death
was probably heart disease. The flu
neral was held today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
TEAPOT TEMPEST LIKELY.
Washington Gets Report OF an Ex-
pected Rebellion in Venezuela.

pected Rebellion in Venezuela.
Washington, Dec. S1.-Disquieting
reports as to conditions in Venezuela
are coming to Washington thru unof-
fetal sources. 1t is said Hernanrez
the dreaded lei Mocha" and at one
time aspirant for the presidency, who
has been in confinement for year,
has regained his liberty, and there are
expectations of a rebellious outbreak.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
GIVES 1T AWAY.

State Senator Offers to Erect and Pre-
sent GrinnelI With a Library.
Grinnell. Dec. 80 Especially
State Senator Joel Stewart has offer
ed to erect and donate to this city a
building suitable for public library,
the only provision being that the
Congregation church shall give a por-
tion of their ground for site.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
HEckwIrHs GO TO cREsToN.
viii Go to Housekeeping in That City
in the Near Future.

Creston, Dec. 31.-Warren Beck
with, has arrived from Chicago where
he visited his wife, Jessie Lincoln
Beckwith. Mr.. Beckwith says that
the stories about his wife procuring a
divorce are false. He further says
she will arrive in Creston this week
where they will go to housekeeping.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
MAY DIE.

Conditions of Grand Duke Of SAKE.
Weinnar issserIous.
Weimar, Dec. 31.-The condition
of the Grand Dukesof Saxe-W Weimar is
very serious and the worst is feared. !,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
MUCH SMALLPOX.
Twenty-Eisht Persons Guaranteed at
Stratford, Hamilton County.

Stratford, Dec. 31-Twenty-eight
persons are under quarantine in this
place, on account of having been ex-
posed to the smallpox. Ten families
have been quarantined at Homee and
thirty families are isolated in Webster
township.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01

Transport Arrived Safely.
Singapore, Dec. 31.-The United
States transport Fitzpatrick arrived
here today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
Emperor Makes Reqt : for Fur
ther ConfereA. 80.
he WANTS EXCURSIONS TO CEASE
Count Won WaIdersee Reports seiz-
ure Of Great Quantities of NUM-
tions, i<rupp Guns and Maxim Rifles
Abandoned by Fleeing Chinese.

Washington, Dec 31.-The state de-
partment has received a dispatch from
Minister Conger, at Peking, dated yes
terday, announcing that the Chinese
plenipotentiaries have notified repre-
sentatives of the powers that the en-
peror DEGREES the acceptance of their
demands as a whole and Prince Ching
requests a further conference. They
also desire that military excursions to
the interior cease This last request
is. in accordance with the views of the
president
Munitions Seized.
Berlin, Dec. 31.-Count Won Walder-
see reports: "The Chinese who fed
south were pursued to So-Kien, one
hundred and sixty kilometers south
west of Peking, where the Chinese
scattered. Grueberg's column seized
great quantities OIL munitions, quick
firing and Krupp guns, Maxim rifles.
! ETC., at Si-Kan- Chen, which had been
abandoned by fleeing Chinese"
Rumors of Armistice.
London, Dec. S1.--A Peking dis
patch, dated Sunday, says an armis-
tice has been proclaimed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
MILL BURNED.
$4,000 Fire at Atlanta, Missouri, Yes
terday Morning.

Atlanta, Mo-, Dec 31.-The plant of
the Atlanta Milling company was to-
tally destroyed by fire early yesterday
The mill was built in 1894 by
]. A. Huffman at cost of nearly $10,-
900. The origin of the fire is un-
known and there was but little insur-
ance carried on the plant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01
LOSS ABOUT 100000.
Big Petroleum Plant Almost Cons
pIetey DESTROYED by fire.

Pittsburg, Dec. S1.-The Pennsyl-
yania Petroleum companys plant att
Coraopolis was almost completely de-
stroyed by fire today. The loss is
100000.