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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
BUILDINGS BURNED AT DAWSON.
Damage to the Arctic City Amounting
to About $4,000.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 16.-News was
brought by the Amur of a fire at Daw-
son on the night of Jan. which des-
troyed three buildings and did dam
age to the amount of $4,000. The
news, which is given in kilograms re-
ceived at Skagway from Dawson I'M
der date of Jan. Z, says at 8 o'clock
the previous night fire was discovered
in the second story of the building oc-
cupied by Crib and Rogers. The
building west owned by Max Lang and
the Rainier hotel, owned by Murphy
Bros, were also burned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
TWO STEAMERS coNFlscATED.
Venezuela Takes Possession Of orino
CO Steamship Co. Vessels.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The state de-
partment was informed yesterday by
cable from Venezuela that the Vene.
zuelan government had taken posses
sion of two steamers belonging to the
Orinoco Steamship company. The
seizure is reported in cable dispatch
from Minister LOOMS, at Caracas, who
says the steamers were taken for the
purpose of their being employed
against the revolutionists. The com.
pany, it appears, has both English and
American stockholders, and American
president and an English charter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
FOREIGN TRADE OF NATION.
Figures of December'sc Commerce Show
Big American Balance.

q Dry NIHSIiSdI DdidiISCs
Washington, Jan. 16.-A statement
of the exports and imports of the Unit
ed States, issued by the bureau Of
statistics, shows that during Decem-
Der, 1900, the imports of merchandise
amounted to S6S,599,609, as against
$70,733,S43 for the corresponding
month in 1899 Of the whole amount
S29, 151,5 35 was free of duty. The ex-
ports of domestic merchandise during
December amounted to $144, 197, 446,
as against $121,394 ,434 for December,
1899.
the imports of gold during Deem
Der amounted to S3,375,552 and the
exports to $41O,533. The silver i'm
ports amounted to $3,014,55S and the
exports to s7.35S.339.
During the twelve months of the
last fiscal year the imports of dutiable
merchandise exceeded that of the
previous year by $3S,6S7, 299. The ex-
ports of domestic merchandise during
the year are shown to have been $780,
1S0,766 in excess of those for the year
1899.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
OSTRICH NEARLY KILLS MAN.
Three Rescuers Struck senseIess Be
fore Bird is Subdued.

Anderson, Ind, Jan. 16.-James
Lundy, owner of two large ostriches
which were brought here for exhibit
ton at the fair of the Knights Of the
Golden Eagle, was attached by the
larger one today and almost killed be-
fore he could be rescued. Lundy en-
tered the pen where the birds were in
closed and was set upon at once in a
most vicious manner. A desperate
fight ensued and 1lundy was rescued
only by a number of men rushing in
with clubs and pitchforks. The lunges
of the ostrich were. vicious, three men
being knocked senseless for time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
suLTAN's PLAN STILL HIDDEN.
Cramps Representative, Just Back
From Turkey, is Evasive.

Washington, Jan. 16.-General Will
liams, the representative Of the
Cramps, has returned from Constan-
tinople. When asked as to the re-
ports that the Turkish government
had ordered warship built in an
American yard and that this would
liquidate the outstanding claims
against Turkey, General Williams
said he was not at liberty to make
any statement, as he had not yet had
an opportunity to confer with the Mes
Sis. Cramp.
While it can be stated positively
that Turkey has given the order for
a warship to be built at American
yards, it is not yet definitely under
stood as to the bearing of this action
upon the American claims. 1t appears
to be accepted, however, as an indica-
tion of the good will of the Turkish
government, and the disposition to Sc
cure final adjustment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
TWO NEW BATTLEsHlPs.
Naval Affairs Committee Completed
Its Work TODAY.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The house
naval affairs committee has complet-
ed the consideration of the naval APP
preparation bill and Chairman Foss
was directed to report the bill to the
house. No authorization of addition
al vessels of the Holland submarine
class will be recommended by the
committee The total amount car
ried by the bill is 100000, an in
crease of 100000 over the present
year. Two battleships and two cruis-
ers are to be contracted for under the
head of an increase in the navy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
Barber Will GET the Mansion.

Sioux City, Jan. 15.-W. A. Barber,
of Paterson, N. j., has produced tick
ct No. 1896, which won the Pierce
mansion at a rattle on December "a.
He is a cousin of w. T. Barber, the
New York millionaire, who owns the
ticket. The committee in charge Of
the matter is confident of the genuine
ness of the, ticket and the deed will
'be made over to Colonel Barber, un-
less Bert M. Bills, of Vinton, Iowa,
who originally was announced as the
winner, can produce some startling
evidence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
FIRE AT BURLINGTON.
Does $4,000 Worth of Damage Last
Evening.

Burlington, Jan. 15.-At 1920
O'Clock last evening the plant of the
Northwestern Cabinet company was
discovered to be on fire. The flames
had gained such Roadway that 1t was
impossible to save the contents. The
damage to stock is estimated at $685.
900 with $4,000 insurance. The build
ing was valued at $4,000 and was in,
sured for that amount. The loss is
nearly total. The company which was
burned out was engaged in the man
ufacture of furniture and book cases..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17

meeting as October II to 10 next.
The matter of pace for the meeting
has not yet been determined The
attendance at the conventions of this
association generally runs 500 or 500,
and the papers read and discussions
compare favorably with those of the
state association.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
STONACH
TROUBLE

makes people thin. They need Hos
letters Stomach Bitters at once. This
medicine will enable the stomach to
do its work properly. 1t fills the half
starved blood vessels with pure blood,
promotes assimilation and nutrition
and brings back health and strength.
1t cures stomach, liver and kidney
troubles. See that a Private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck of the bottle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
BID Plant for Federal steel.

Chicago, jan 6.-H is believed to be
fact that Federal Steel will soon
build big plant in this city for man
ufacture of structural steel. Should
it be built it is designed to make it
the largest and most modern structur.
al plant in the world.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
QUAY HAS LARGE MAJORITY.
Pennsylvania House and Senate
Elected State Senator Today.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 15.-Matthew
Quay was elected by house and sem
ate this afternoon as state senator.
Both bodies will meet tomorrow to
ratify the choice. The election in the
house was delayed by surging crowds,
and police protection had to be invok-
ed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
LOST HIS LIFE IN FIRE.
Gave Up Existence in Exchange for
Bank Book.

Chicago, Jan. 16.-The Aberdeen
apartment building burned this morn
ing. Frank Crowell, superintendent
of the Swift & Co.'s glue factory, lost
his life, while trying to save bank
book and an insurance policy. A
score of other tenants escaped with
difficulty. The loss is $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
FATHER WHIPS A BRIDEGROOM.
Boy Given Thrashing for Staying Out
Late-Was Only Marrying.

St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 16.-John L.Sul-
Ivan, son of the ex.treasurer of East
st. Louis, eloped and was married
shortly after midnight Sunday. When
he arrived home at 8 a. m. his father
thrashed him for staying out so late.
The bridegroom is 10 years old, tho
his age on the marriage license APP
pears as 81. His father did not know
what had kept him out when he adj
ministered the punishment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
DATE is FIXED.
State Teachers Will Meet October IL
19-PIace Not Determined.

Des Moines, Jan. 16.-The execu-
tive committee of the Northeast Iowa
Teachers association, consisting or
HI. l.. Williams, West Branch; j. E..
Stout, Grundy Center, and o. H. Ber-
nard, Clinton, has fixed the date for
the district teachers association
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17
DIES FROM EATING TOO MUCH.
Negro Succumbs to Effect of Over.
loading His Stomach.

Nashville, ILL.,, Jan.15-John Shanks,
negro, strong and healthy the night
before, was found dead sitting in a
chair yesterday morning. An au-
topsy showed that he died from eating
too much. Shanks was called here to
care for a sick brother. He landed
with an empty stomach and penniless.
He was given dollar with
which he purchased food and proceed
ed to gorge himself, and died from the
effect of overlooking his stomach.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-17

lAvoca now has telephone system.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
THE CATERPILLARs.

They are here.
They have been here for a week or
more.
Their presence is more noticeable
each day.
Fruit and shade trees are their
particular abode.
They are on porches, payemcnts and
cling To the idewalls OF dwellings.
Everybody is dreading their entrance
into the interior of dwellings.
They are, with Vengeance, the
forerunners of seventeen year locusts,
due in 1902.
They are destroying the foliage be-
fore the advent of October, with its,
natural browning influence.
They are retardipg the growth and
have injured the quality of the ruit
crop of 1901.
They are hard to Danish from trees
usually forming their webs at mac
cessibie places.
Their webs are water proof and the
only effective means of their EXTERN
nation is by the blazing torch, crudely
improvised It's tedious, tiresome
job, however.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
sEAsHoRE EXCURSION.

The Cumberland Valley Railroad
as fixed upon Thursdays June Goth,
July 9Th and 18th, August LIST, 10th.
10Th, September 18th for their annual
mid summer excursions to the Sea
Shore. the time allowed on these ex-
cursions being sixteen DAYS.
Excursion tickets to Atlantic City,
Cape May and other South Jersey
resorts will be sold from all stations
on the Cumberland Valley X. h. on
above dates for train No. 4 leaving
Martinsburg at 8:l5 a. m. at SOL
for the round trip, and will be good
TO return on any regular train except
the Penna Limited within sixteen
days, including date of issue. For
full information call on local ticket
agents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
A BUSY DIVISION.
Great improvements on Pnssbwrg D.
vision Has Made East mining
Possible

While track ON other divisions of thaa
3. q O. has been brisk and dull hy
spurts, the Pittshurg division has
been steadily gaining in business and
all employees are making excellens
time. This road five years ago barely
made expenses, but then its many
possibilities were NOT seen, or at least
grasped and IL fairly snailed along.
ANY old wornout envine was con-
sidered good enough for the pike aud.
all OF its rolling stock was second
class. Over one million dollars has
been recently spent in changing the
alignment of the division. improving
its road bed, adding an additional
track and repairing and strengthen
ing ITS tunnels. Its train service
cannot be excelled any where in the
country, and il is the B. a. o. i main
liue from New York to Chicago.
Freights from the far west are ushed
through to the seaboard over this iii
vision in four and one-haif hours less
time than any other road. Live stock
and perishabie goods are shipped by
this route from the west in preference
TO any other. The road Is nearly all
double tracked from here to Pittsburg
with hard rock ballast and the lat
est standard steel rail. AS the road
increased in business the towns and
villages along the line were greatly
benefited. New houses have taken
place of log shanties. churches and
school buildings have sprung up ali
along the line and today there are no
bleak or desert spots to be seen This
is What the road Inns done for this
stretch Of country and improvements
are still going on.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
NO CORNER.

The alleged ATTEMPT mt an apple COR
nerls ridiculed by the leading Philadel-
phia firms in the apple business. This
rumor has been started by some owner
OF orchards in MARYLAND and West
Virginia, said ]. W. Thorn, of Phila-
delphia. MIR. Thorn's firm has for
years past handled considerable fruit
from that section, and he is regarded
as an authority on the fruit crop
along the region of the Cumberland
Valley
1.-THE crop iii tie vicinity of Ha ers-
town aud all through the Cumberland
Valley, = continued Mr.. Thorn, will
not be much in excess o. 100, 900 bar
rels. This is by no means large
crop. In the Cumberland Valley Sec
tion they have very exalted idea o.
their apples. and because they have
an apparently good, sound, promising
crop, bnvers. have been mp there.
The early visit of the buyers TO con-
clude that there was some deep schme
on foot to corner the market.
Mr.. Thorn, OF course, either does
not include this section in the Cum
berland Valley or does not know any
thing about it, for there is large
crop over here on this side of the Pc.
tomac.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Fighting Force Discussed and
Committee Appointed-Some
of the Plans.
ofthe Plans.

The City Council Water Board met
with the members of the Fire De-
pa tment III the Fireman Hall last
highland discussed at length plans for
the betterment of the city's fire fight
ing force.
Besides the members of the Water
Board there were about fifteen fire.
man present. Chief Marshal w. r..
Kline presided over the meeting.
The general conclusion reached at
the joint meeting was that the best
plan is to organize in addition to the
present company one or more other
companies all to constitute the Mar
tinsburg Fire Department. Each
company to have It's own officers and
to be separate and distinct from the
other companies. All of the companies
according to the plan spoken of, are
to be under one chief to be appointed
by the City Council for term of one
year. The companies, if the plan is
carried out, will have their own ap-
paratus, the fire engine, hook and lad
der wagon and reels being dlstribut-
ell among them. This plan will make
competition and will cause the fire.
men to take more interest in their
work.
The following firemen were appointed
as a committee to act with the Water
Board in formulating plans for the
betterment of the fire fighting force :
u. 5. q. Fellers, George Fellers, w.
Bowers, Clarence Gage and VIM. Nc
Carroll.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
HELD FOR COURT.
JOHN A. PARKINTOx WILL FACE
TRIAL FOR sTABBaNG WASHINGTON
The Prisoner Given a Hearing Before
Justice snyder Last Tuesday and
Remanded 10 Jail for Court
I'm Default OF Bail

John A. Pinkerton, the negro who
on the 24th day of August stabbed and
seriously wounded George Washing.
ton, also colored, was given hearing
before Justice Snyder this morning.
Washington who had been suffering
intensely from the wounds, was no,
able to appear against his assailant
until today.
He did not testify however
The prisoner went on the stand and
told the whole story # the ARRAY.
He confessed the assault and said be
did it because Washington interfered
with him in his conversation with
Carrie Newman.
Several other witnesses were ex.
amined The evidence showed con-
clusively that he made the assault
premediately an maliciousiy and that
he had ground his knife the day be.
fore for that special purpose.
After hearin the evidence Justice
Snyder decided TO hold the prisoner
for the approaching term of Circui,
Court III the sum of $500 bail, in ae-
falt Of which he was remanded to Jail.
TOOK BUGGY WHEELS.
Joseph Holland was before Justice
Snyder, thus morning on the charge
of stealing two buggy wheels from
Frank lepp. While passing Zepp's
home in North Martinsburg Holland Is
buggy broke down aud he took two
wheels off of Mr.. Zepp's bugg yAto
replace the broken wheels. returning
them Saturday, but not until after the
warrant had been issued. He was
fined 81 and costs. which he paid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
AGREAT SUCCESS.
The Amount Realized From shs Bass-
ball Game Good starter for she
Public square Euad.

The baseball game between the
= fats" and the leans" for the
benefit of the drinking fountain III
Public Square yesterday was sue
cess beyond expectation in every way
Even the most sanguine did not ok
pect such an immense crowd 10 be
in attendance.
The number Of people who witness
ed the game estimated at /, 500. There
We're about 1000 paid admission
while il is estimated that all those
who witnessed the game without paw
ing admission. moulding ths bands,
those who beat their way in, etc
amounted to 500. The baseball gr ound
was crowded SO that the players had
scarcely room to play.
The total receipts will amount 10
about $3.50, OF which amount about
1925 vii be cleared All of the ticket
sellers have not yet reported and
the exact amount taken in is not yet
known.
Even the players did much better
than was expected A large number
OF the people went TO the game ex-
pecting TO see burlesque on base
ball game; but they were fooled
The game was better aud more in
terestiug than many games played by
popular players.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
WILL PLAY AGAIN.

Although almost oil the FLATS and
leans were stiff Tuesday, but II ey
are not to stiff to play ball again. The
fats" not satisfied they are out-
cassed by the leans have challenged
them tor another game and the
leans have accepted the chal-
lenge. The date for the game has not
yet been set, but 1T will be played
In the near future. The two teams
wall be composed Of the same players
with the possible expectation Of one
or two players, whose positions
will be taken by the regular sub
stitutes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
CAMP WITHOUT A CANTEEN.
No Liquor to be Sold at West virginia
Militia Encompment.

Wheeling, W. Va. Sept. 3-The bril-
gade encampment of the West Vlr-
ginia National Guard, which begins
in Wheeling suburb on September
is, aud continues to September %
will be notable for the absence of a
canteen Heretofore the canteen has
been an invariable accompaniment of
the Guards annual regimental or
brigade encampment, but Wheeling
has broken away from precedents, and
the BOYS IN blue viii have to look
without the bounds of the camp for
whatever liquid refreshments they
may crave.
All this comes about through the
prejudice of the owner of the camp
site against liquor. The site, which
is located at w oodsdale, is owned by
George w Woods. and before he
would enter into lease with the
board of trade, he exacted an agree
ment that no liquor would be sold on
the grounds. This action was APP
plauded by the citizens of the suburbs
in the vicinity, who are mostly
wealthy Wheelingites.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING.

or nearly nothing. From July LIST tc
9th inclusive and from September Isl
to 10th inclusive. the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul Railway will sell
ickets from Chicago to Pueblo, Col
orado Springs and Denver for $25. CO
and to Ogden and Salt Lake City for
Gao. 90. This is less than the regular
one-fare.
On other dates from now until
August 3lst they will make rates OF
$3i so to Colorado points and S44. %
to Utah points.
Return limit of all tickets October
81st.
The Chicago, Milwaukee 81 St. Paul
Railway operates the Only Electric
Lighted Train into Omaha. the
"Pioneer Lighted" to ST. Paul and
other up-to-date trains.
To ascertain how tc avail yourself
of these, the cheapest rates ever Offer
ed, drop postal to W. S. Howell,
General Eastern Passenger Agent,
New York City or to Edmund Jane
way. Travelling Passenger Agent, No
AZ So. 33d ST., Philadelphia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
GOV. wurrEIN wnEELlNG

Wheeling, w. Va, Sept. 3-Gov. A..
B. White arrived in the city last
night. called here by private business
affairs. AT the Mcclure he met a
number of leading Republican poll
ticians of the Panhandle and much in
terest was taken in the rumored
candidacy of the governor for the
United States Senatorship. as the
successo r of Senator Scott. 1t had
been reported this week from Charles
ton that MIR. White would soon form
ally announce his candidacy, and it
was thought the governor was carry
ing the war into Africa by starting
his campaign in Senators Scott's
home city.
Gov. White dictated the following
statement q am not a candidate and
am not worrying myself about being
enc. / find that doing my duty as
it comes to me as governor takes all
my strength, energy, and mind, and is
sufficiently engrossing to keep me fully
occupied. There is no foundation
whatever for the published reports
that 1 am going to be candidate for
United States Senator, and no one
ever had encouragement from me on
this subject. The Office of governor
is the clearing house for all the trou-
hes and cares of our State government
and the kicking post for those who
desire to kick for real or imaginary
reasons. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
ExPLosION.

Winchester, Va. Sept. 3-A load ex-
plosion, followed by binding sheet
of flame issuing from the pulpit,
startled the congregation of the PresDy
terian Church Sunday night, just be-
ore the pastor, Rev. J. s. Slbley, an
nounced his text.
A strong odor of gas had caused Mr..
w. s White, one of the deacons, to
investigate. Hs struck a match be-
meath the reading desk end the ex-
plosion followed. Mr.. White was
burned about the head, but excite
ment was allayed by Rev. Mr.. Sibley
beginning his sermon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-07
HUNDRED or ExCURSlONlSTS,
Over SIX Hundred and Fifty Visited
Msrtfnsbnrg ON isanday.-Three
Train Loads Of People from
baltimore and Washington
spend the Day Here.
spend the Day Here.

Not for long time has Martinsburg
been as lively on Sunday rs it was
yesterday. Three train loads of ex-
curslonists from Washington and
Baltimore, numbering about ESQ peo-
pie, were ernptied into the city about
noon and they made the town lively.
The excursion was run by the Bal.
timore and Ohio Railroad COMPANY
from Washington and Baltimore TO
Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg and
other points in the Shenandoah VAL
lev. Between six and seven hundred
got off of the trains at Harper $ Ferry
and Shenandoah Junction.
A majority of the excursionists who
came TO Martinsburg visited friends,
while others came TO see the Metrop-
lis of the northern end of the Shenan-
doah Valley and to get glimpse of
the unsurpassed scenery.
The need of public park was never
more plainly shown than yesterday.
Many of the exeursionists brought
something to eat along with them and
all during the afternoon thew could
be seen with shoe boxes and baskets
under their arms running around
looking for a place whore they could
sit down and eat in peace. Their
search was in vain. A number of
them sat down on porches and ate.
while great many were directed to
'Boydyille, = out of which place they
made regular picnic ground.
Another thing which caused the ex-
cusionists TO make many comments
was the public square.
Let us have that new fountain and
baud stand and let us have it without
DELAY.