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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18

San Francisco, July 1S.-The Ep-
worth League convention of 1901 was
formally opened at Mechanics pav,l-
lion today. For the past week the
tide of travel has been toward San
Francisco until the Epworth League
hosts, $4,000 strong, have been poured
into the city ready for the opening SER
vices. The vast auditorium of the pa
vilion with seats for 10000 and addi-
tional facilities for a chorus of 1000
which will give special concerts, pre-
sented pleasing sight. The entire
auditorium was canopied by American
flags, while around the gallery railing
red and white bunting draped grace
fully with here and there shields OF
America and Great Britain while their
respective flags were crossed above
them. The stage was hung with gold
colored bunting, and the state color.
At IL o'clock this morning three ce:-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
ToRoGGANs DOWN MOUNTAIN.

Thrilling Rescue Of Miss Bethel Raw
son, Who Becomes Unconscious.
Tacoma, Wash, July 1S.-Uncon-
scious, borne over crevasses and gla-
ciers in the arms of companions, and
finally, when hope was almost gone,
saved by the daring invention and he
roic feat of one man who turned him
self into human toboggan, Miss Bethel
Rawson, of Demoss. Ore. arrived be-
low the snow line on Mount Hood
Tuesday night after a descent unparal-
leled in the historyof mountain climb
ing. Miss Rawson was one of a party
of twenty-five who started to make
the ascent Of Mount Hood yesterday
morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
MooREs HAVE ROCK ISLAND.
Wall Street is So Inclined to Consider
the Matter.

New York. July 1S.-Wall street has
received additional confirmation of the
report that the Moores had all finan-
cial backing they needed to enable
them to obtain control of the Rock Is
land railroad.
Two stories are afioat as to just
what was done, one being that J. P.
Morgan took a big block of Rock Is
land off their hands and formally en-
tered the Moore combine. thus light
ening the Moore load without endan-
gering the control.
The other story is that Mr.. Morgan
either bought big block of Moore
parties stock in United States Steel
or loaned enough money on it to en-
able the brothers to take up and pay
for lot of Rock Island, which was
in danger of getting away from them
and their friends
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
Quick Verdict Against Earl
Russell Today.
TRIED BYHOUSE OFLORDS
Charged With Bieamy-claimed He
Did Not Know He Was Doing Wrong
Quaint Customs of Middle Ages
Observed in Trial.

London, July 1S.-The Earl of Rus
sell was arraigned at the bar of the
house of lords today for trial on the
charge of bigamy. He pleaded guilty
after lengthy arguments against
the jurisdiction of the court The
trial was carried on with all the quaint
middle age ceremonies and the argu-
ments lasted for an hour. Both the
Earl and Countess Russell Mrs. Som
erville), through their counsel, plead
ed that they did not know they were
doing wrong, but had acted on the best
legal advice obtainable in Nevada.
The peers reached their decision after
consideration of the case lasting
twenty minutes and Earl Russell was
sentenced to three months imprison-
ment as frstrclass misdemeanant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
lightning Does $500 Damage
at Floris.
BOUNTIFUL RAIN ALSO
Crops in That Vicinity Are Saved BY
the Plentiful Downpour Last Night
Loss BY Lightning Covered BY In
surance-To Be Rebuilt.

Floris, July 1S.-(Special. During
the progress of the terrible rainstorm
here about midnight last night, light
ming struck the Christian church at
this place, doing damage amounting to
at least $500. The bolt struck the
church steeple which is entirely de-
molished. 1t may be possible to hold
services in the church before the re-
pairs are completed, as the roof was
not injured, and the walls remain in
tact. The edifice is fully covered by
insurance, and it will be rebuilt at
once. Along with the storm heavy
rain fell here, which will probably
save the corn crop. From reports
from nearby, the rain appears to have
been general in this section.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
THOUSANDS OF FISH DRUNK.
Fire Causes Whisky to Be Emptied
Into Pennsylvania Creek.

Reading, Pa. July 18-Thousands of
drunken fish in the Maiden creek af-
forded great amusement to hundreds
of persons along the banks of the
stream. The distillery and warehouse
of Aaron Dunlle at Berkeley burned,
and 20 barrels of whisky were emptied
into the water.
Bass, carp. catfish, sunfsh, and cells
foated on the surface. Some were
lively and kicking, while others were
stupified and still. Tubs of fish were
captured before they had got over
their spree and returned to quarters
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
Admission Made by James
Howard Today.
CLAIMS sELF DEFENSE
Another Chapter in Famous Howard
Case in kentucky-confessor in Jail
Charged With Completely in Goebel
Murder.

Frankfort, KY, July 1S.-James
Howard, who is in jail here awaiting
trial on the charge of completely in the
murder OF VIM. Goebel, issued signed
statement today concerning his con-
nection with the murder of the Bak-
ers, George and Thomas. He admits
having killed George Baker but he
claims justification on the ground that
George not only killed his father and
brother, but that he attempted to as
sassslnate him on his way to the fu-
neral. AS to the killing of Thomas
Baker he says he can establish an
alibi.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
PUT BAN ON IMMORAL YOUTHS.

Young Women of Rockford, H., Organ.
ize for the Protection of Society.
Rockford. H., July 1S.-Young men
who smoke cigarettes, visit the races
and indulge in been or other intoxi-
cants will not get fair face from the
girls of this town any more. An or
ganization has been formed here for
the purpose of socially boycotting all
young men who do not behave them
selves. The boys who are good on
the other hand, will be everywhere
welcomed by the women and their
daughters.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
PRETTY SISTERS SUICIDE.
English Actresses Disappointed Be
cause They Couldn't Come Here.

London, July 1S.-Ida and Edith
Yeoland, actresses, 26 and q years old
respectively, committed suicide togeth-
er by taking poison in their rooms in
London About noon Tuesday Edith
called their landlady and told the lat
ter she and her sister had taken poi
son. She asked the landlady to get
a cab and put herself and her sister
in it and promised they would leave
the house without creating a fuss or
a scene Upon going upstairs the
landlady found Ida dead. Edith died
on her way to the hospital.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
BODY is TURNED TO STONE.
Petrified Remains of Indian Baby
Found Near Ponca City, ok. T.

st. Louis, July 1S.-Traverse A.
Geisle a travelling man, has in his pos
session curio which he believes to
be the only one of its kind in the
country-portions of petrified Indian
baby. He has the upper part of the
skull and a portion of the body below
the waist. The baby belonged to the
Ponca tribe and was found in an aban-
doned Indian burying ground eight
miles southwest of Ponca City, Ok T.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
Many Addresses.


The devotional exercises were led
by Rev.Judson Hill, followed by song
service and then came the addresses
of welcome by Governor Gage, Mayor
Phelan, Bishop Hamilton and Rev. j..
G. Symonds of Woodland. The re-
sponse in behalf of the Methodist
Episcopal church was made by Bishop
l. w. Joyce, of Minneapolis; in behalf
OF the Methodist Episcopal church,
south, by Rev. H. NJ. Dunrose, Nash
vile, Tenn; in behalf of the Methodist
Episcopal church of Canada, by Rev.
James Henderson, Toronto; in behalf
OF the Colored Methodist Episcopal
church, A. A. Carter, of Atlanta.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
TELLS OF TORTURE IN PRISON.
Michigan Ex-convict Declares Two
Prisoners Cut off Finqers.

Detroit, Mich, July 1S.-Ex-Convict
No. ITS, recently discharged from
Jackson prison, says that during the
last two months two prisoners. one of
them named Bishop and the other a
colored man, unable to do the work
demanded of them in the wet grinding
room, and goaded to madness by the
fear of flogging. set to work to cut off
the fingers OF their left hands. Bishop
had cut off one of his fingers and was
at work on the second when he was
stopped. The other man was more
successful, for he had taken two off
and nearly severed the third.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
SAYS HYMNS ARE RUBBISH.
'rof. o. L. Triaes Astonishes His Lit.

Prof. o. L. Triees Astonishes His Lit
erature Glass.
Chicago, July 1S.-The class in Eng
glish literature at the University of
Chicago was startled yesterday when
Professor Oscal L. Triggs, the man
who compared Rockefeller to Shakes
peare, declared that the hymns of the
Protestant churches We're doggerel and
that dime novels were literature as
compared with Sunday school books.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
NO CRUISE FOR DoRoTHEA.

Governor Forbids Tour of the Naval
Militia.
Springfield, ILL.,, July 1S.-Governor
Yates has set his foot down upon the
plan of the naval militia of Illinois for
an extended cruise around the lakes.
The executive declares Dorothea is to
be used as ship for instruction and
not as a pleasure craft, and through
his adjutant general he severely ar
raigns Commander Allen for his plans.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
INSULAR CONSTABLE
Larry Is ORGANIZED
CONDITIONS I'm MANILA TAKING
PEACEFUL ASPECT.
The Chief of System Can temporarily
Consolidate His Men in Two or
More Provinces in Case
of Necessity.

Manila, July 1S.-An act has been
passed organizing the insular constab-
ularly, practically as outlined in the
dispatches to the Associated Press
last March. A provision has been
added empowering the chief of the
system and either of four district as,
sistants to temporarily consolidate the
constabulatories of two or more prov
inces in case OF necessity into an in
spection and constabulary department
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
QUITS COUNTRY WITH MAY YoHE

Captain Putnam Bradley Strong Is a
Passenger on the Nippon Maru.
San Francisco, July ,18-Captain
Putnam Bradley Strong and Lady
Frances Hope sailed yesterday after
noon on the Nippon Maru. The off,
cials of the steamship company have
been mysterious regarding the depar-
ture Of the couple, but people in po-
sition to know said yesterday Captain
Strong and his companion boarded the
Nippon Maru at II o'clock last night
and occupied the bridal chamber which
adJoins the saloon. 1t is said they are
registered as Mr. J. G. Smith, Mrs.
j. G. Smith and two servants"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
TWO SLAIN IN COLLISION.
Engineer and Express Messenger Ar
Killed on Santa Fe Road.

NIIICu on SaHtd re HUdu.
Kansas City, July 18.--A head-end
collision between north-bound st. Jo-
seph and Grand Island passenger train
No /, which left here at $3.50 p. m.,and
Santa Fe local freight No. 46 two
miles west of Cover, Mo-, at p m.,
yesterday killed Engineer Baker of the
Santa Fe and Express Messenger
Floyd of the ST. Joseph and Grand Is
land road. Fourteen others were IN
jured and several freight cars and the
Santa Fe Engine were demolished. The
collision occurred on a sharp curve.
The passenger train was tagged and
stopped by man who saw that col
lision was imminent, but the freight
train did not see the flagman
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
Much Damage is Done in
Indiana.
HAILCUTsC CORN ToPIECEs
Loss Extends Over Large Area of
state-other Sections Report Much
Benefit Derived-statistic on Corn
Damage.

Indianapolis, July 1S.-Heavy storms
swept through Indiana last night. Hail
storms about Columbus, Kokomo and
Union City cut corn fields to pieces.
In other sections of the state benefit
to the crop is reported. The state sta
tistician's Office today estimates the
damage to the Indiana corn crop dur
ing the past month as only per cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
BOER LEADERS ARE
REPORTED KILLED
GENERAL KITCHENER SENDS
HOPEFUL TELEGRAM.
Son of General Philip Botha One of the
Dead-Field Comets Human and
Oliver the Others-Is From
Elandsfontein-

London, July 1S.-General Kitchener
reports to the war Office as follows:
Observation-Disclosures Chas. Botha,
son of Gen. Botha and Field Comets
Human and Oliver have been killed
in engagements in the Orange River
colony"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
CALLS MAccABEEs UNGRATEFUL
Major eoynton Declares It Has Fallen
Into Hands of a Machine.

Into Hands of a Machine.
"a Port Huron, Mich, July 1S.-Major
N. S. Boynton, father of the Macca-
bees, in discussing the abolishing CT
his office by the legislative body of
that order in session here, character
lied the action as cold-blooded piece
OF insratitude. He feels the humilia.
tion deeply, and says the efforts of
twenty years of his life have Deen
swept into the channels of corpora
tion. He charges the supreme tent to
be in control Of a grasping machine,
and that majority of the members of
the legislative body are either deputies
under control of the administration, or
else in other ways under obligations
to the powers. He sees rocks ahead
in the orders pathway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
HIGH JuRisT is NEAR DEATH.
Judge Charles keIIum Lies Critically
III at Sycamore, III.

Sycamore, H.. July 49, Judge
Charles Kellum lies very i'll at his
home here, with no hopes for recov-
cry He was appointed circuit Judge
in 1877 and is one of the best known
judges in Illinois. His mind is badly
at times and he is in an ema-
ciated condition
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
RuTTERFIELD PASSES AWAY.
Famous Civil War Commander Dies at
Country Home Near New York.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, July 1S.-Gen-
eral Daniel Butterfield died at his home
Cragside, at. Cold Spring, at $50 last
night. He had been in poor health for
a year or more and had been in con-
dition of semi-paralysis for some time.
He left a widow but no children.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
srRAeETIc MOVE.
Russians Are Trying to Buy coIleries
in China.

London. July 1S.-A dispatch to the
Globe from Shanghai dated July IT,
says that the Russians through the
Belgians, are endeavoring to buy Kai
Poxing colleries in northern Chilli
province, which are of strategic value
which is incalculable. The Kai-PoX-
ing colleries are now largely supply
ing the navies of the powers in the
far east with coal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
cLouDBuRsT AT wINoNA LAKE.
Indiana Resort Submerged, Hotels
Flooded and Tents Washed Away.

Warsaw, Ind, July 1S.-The several
thousand persons now living at Wi
mona Park We're thrown into a panic
last evening on account of cloud.
burst, The water fell in torrents and
the grounds were submerged. The
dining room in one Of the lower hotels
was two feet Under water. ,s.....,..,,,.,-...
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
HEAT wARps RAILWAY TRACKS.
Discovery by a Farmer Averts a
Wreck on Bio Four in Illinois.

Wreck on Big Four in Illinois.
Pana, ILL.,, July 1S.-A farmer living
four miles west of here, while crossing
the Big Four tracks, noticed that the
intense heat had warped and expanded
the rails to such an extent that the first
train passing that way must have been
wrecked. He Immediately started
down the track and succeeded in stop
ping the east-bound passenger within
a few yards of the damaged track,
which was repaired by the train men.
This discovery brings cut new ele-
ment of danger to trains during che
hot weather.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
WOMAN cHokED TO DEATH.
Mysterious Crime Committed on An
Illinois Farm,

Canton, H., July 1S.-Mrs. George
w. Lane, wife of wealthy farmer,
two miles north of this city is the vic
tim Of a mysterious murder. Alone at
her home, she was choked
to death by man, but as to who he
is or what his motive was no one here
has been able to furnish the slightest
cleW
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
STRIKE OIL AT FlNDLAY, Ill.
Strong Flow Discovered at a Depth of
1000 Feet.

Mattoon, ILL.,, July 1S.-At depth of
1000 feet oil. with a strong pressure
of gas has been struck near Findlay,
Shelby county. The drillers can only
gain four inches an hour as the we'll is
flooded with water, but tests show a
strong flow of oil The Illinois oil belt
extends east from Findlay to Indiana.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18

with Chautauqua salute and after d
short address by the presiding officer,
the entire concourse joined in song
service led by Robert Husband.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
FIRE LOSS HEAVY.
Marshall, Mo-, Suffers to the Extent of
100000.

Marshall, Mo-, July 1S.-A fire
which started in the New York store at
noon yesterday destroyed property
worth 100000. A number of business
buildings were burned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
ii. J. sPRAaUE DEAD.
Oldest Consul in American Service
Passes Away Today.

Gibraltar, July Is. Horatio j.
Sprague, United States consul at Glib.
raltar, and the oldest consul in the
American service, died here today. I.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
coRRIN REACHES MANILA.
Warm Welcome Given Party by Gov
ernnent Officials.

Manila, July 1S.-The transport Han
cock, with Adjutant General Corbin
and party, Senator Harris and Con-
gressman Kahn arrived here Tues
day. General Corbin will probably be
the guest of General Chaffe during his
stay here. Mr.. Ferguson, secretary of
the Philippines commission, met Gen
eral Corbin and welcomed him on be-
half of Governor Taft, who is confined
to his rooms by slight injury to one
of his feet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
LIGHTNING KILLS THREE MEN.
Deadly Fluid Does Terrible Work at
Arthur, III.

Arthur, ILL.,, July 1S.-Robert Cook,
Charles Swisher and Charley Scott
We're instantly killed by lightning
about 2 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
while seeking shelter in a barn from
severe electrical storm north of this
city. Three others were in the barn
at the same time, and We're knockd
unconscious for some time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
swEARs GLENN is A MAN.

posed Woman in Forseries.
Parkersburg, w. Va, July 1S.-Dr.
Gale Samuels testified yesterday that
Ellis B. Glenn, defendant in the Glenn
forgery case, is a man rather than a
woman. Several experts in handwrit-
ing strengthened the states case by
their statements as to signatures on
the original and the alleged forged
notes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18

ebrations of the Lords supper were
held in the First Presbyterian, Cen.
trail Methodist and Howard street
Methodist churches. These meetings
We're purely of devotional character
but they We're attended by crowds that
taxed the capacity of the buildings. At
1:SO a missionary conference was held
at headquarters while at the same time
a business meeting of the presiding
elders and league officials assembled
at the pavilion in order to prepare for
the days activities.
Called to Order.
When Chairman Filben ascended the
platform of Mechanics pavilion, and
raped for order, promptly at 2::30
O'Clock this afternoon every seat in the
building had an occupant while many
Others occupied standing room. The
vast aualence greeted the chairman
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
WATERMAN BEGINS SURVEY.
For the Proposed Inter-urban EIectri,
Line Creston to Winterset.

Creston, July 17.-Lyman Waterman
who is the agent for the Omaha Sys-
tenn Traction Co., arrived in the city
from Omaha with a force of surveyors
and yesterday afternoon commenced
to survey the route for the new inter.
urban line from this city to Winter.
set. &
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
HILL ADMITS CANDIDACY.
Bryan simultaneously Announces De-
termination to Oppose Him.

New York, July Ex-senator David
B. Hill has confided to his intimate
friends his intention to try for the dem
ocratic nomination for the presidency
in 1904 simultaneously with this
statement comes the news that Bryan
has declared he will fight any gold
democrat who attempts to lead an op-
position wing of the party, especially
Hill
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
CHANGE IN DIRECTORATE.
Milionaires Go Into Northern Pacific
Vacancies.

New York, July IS. J. Pierpont
Morgan announced yesterday after
noon that James j. Hill, H. H. Harri-
man, H. Nick. Twombly, John D. Rock
efeller and Sam Rea, will be elected to
the directorate of the Northern Pacific
Railway company to fill the vacancies
that will be caused.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
SALT TRUST CUTS PRICES.
Michigan Association Wages War on
Men Outside of Combine.

Saginaw, Mich, July 1S.-The Mich
igan Salt association dropped salt
from 70 cents to 40 cents barrel YES
terday. The cut is on account of the
increased production, large surplus
and determination to make it warm
for manufacturers outside of the asso-
citation,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
HANG THREE HORSE THIEVES.
Men of Montana Posse Execute sum.
mary Justice.

mary Justice.
Helena, Mont, July 1S.--A posse or
ganized at Big Sandy to capture three
alleged horse thieves, "Bucking Bill, .
Fred CONNIE and Pete Walter, has re-
ceived word that the three men were
hanged by another posse Saturday on
the Missouri river near Judith. The
hanging was reported by John Tingley,
ranchman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-18
GIRL SLAIN BY HER RIVAL.
Bessie Galloway Dies of Stab Wound
inflicted by Kate Denver.

English, Ind, July 1S.-Bessie Gallo,
way. stabbed by rival for the affec-
tion of lover at picnic near harriet
ia last Monday, died of her wounds
yesterday Katie Deaver, the slayer,
is only II years old.