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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
ABANDON IOWA COUNTY.
Said cummins Gives Up Hope There
Go for Hartman.

Des Moines, July Pit is under
stood her that the Cummins people
have practically abandoned Iowa
county which is likely to lie mostly
for Hartman. The Cummjns men a, e
seeking to make up for these and 9th.
err losses by supreme efforts in the
fourth district. Trewin is reported to
be taking good care of himself there.
He is looking after Fayette personally
and is said to have that county safely
in hand. Conflicting reports are re.
ceived from Floyd, but the latest are
favorable to Trewin. Clayton is very
clear on account of personal hostility
of Updegraf and Trewin.
Harrison county is claimed will be
safe for Herriott who is there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
DEDICATE LEDYARD CHURCH.
German Settlement Founds EvanseIi.
cal Church.

Ledyard, July 24.-About two years
ago only few Germans had settled
here. From the spring of 's9 until
now about twenty German farmers
moved to this place and some more
are expected to make their homes in
this vicinity. Soon after the people
had settled down an evangelical con.
gregation was built up and in tho
month of January, 1901, the erection
OF church planned. Recently the
new church has been dedicated. The
dedication was conducted by the pas.
tor in charge, Rev. Jagdstein, Rev.
Dammann, of Hubbard, preaching tho
dedicatory sermon. Rev Mathio, of
Germanio were invited to preach in
the afternoon and in the evening. Now
the congregation is planning the cree.
ton of parsonage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
HOW 1T WAS SETTLED.
Details of Adjustment Between Min.
ers and Iowa Federation.

Sioux City, July 24.-Since J. H.
Strief,of the Iowa Federation of Labor,
received communication last week
from the Iowa United Mine Work
ers asking for statement of their de-
linquencies, the trouble between these
organizations has at last been adjust
ed. The details of the settlement have
just been received in Sioux City.
Two years ago, because of some mis-
understanding with reference to the
per capita tax and some special as
sessments the miners of Iowa with.
drew from the state federation. Nu-
merous attempts had been made to
bring about reimbursement of the diff
ferences, but all to no avail until last
week the committee from the state
federation of labor met the miners
executive committee at Oskaloosa and
brought about reconciliation.
However, the miners will not be
part of the state organization, as they
were formerly. Under the old plan all
the miners of Iowa were members of
the United Mine Workers, which was
subdivision Of the state organization.
At the meeting at Oskaloosa last week
it was agreed that this plan was I'M
desirable. The committees agreed
that instead of the miners coming back
under their own organization they
should affiliate with the trades assem-
blies in their immediate vicinities and
assist in organizing new bodies where
they do not now exist.
The miners extended an invitation
to the federation officials to meet with
them in district convention at Des
Moines on the first Tuesday in March,
1902, and assured them that they
would do everything in their power to
bring about favorable legislation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
DIED IN RIVER.
Ernest Mcdonald SEccumbs to Heat
While in the Water.

Des Moines. July 24.-Ernest Nc.
Donald of S13 School street, a press.
man in the employ OF the Chamberlain
Medicine company, died while bathing
in the Des Moines river near Crocker
Woods Monday evening. Inasmuch
as no water came from his body, after
he had been brought to the shore, 1t is
believed that the young man died of
heart disease. Dr. Cckenower, who
was called, stated that death was not
the result of drowning, but of heart
failure or too severe shock while
oyer-heated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
PREFERS DEATH TO BRIDE.
Clinton, Man browns Himself at the
Hour Set for His Weddinu.

Clinton, July 26.-The remains of
James Kinkaide, well known young
man of this city, We're taken from the
Mississippi river yesterday. Wednes-
day night at o'clock he was to have
been married to Miss Alfredo Peetz.
After making the necessary prepare
tons kinkaide left home about Z
o'clock. His failure to arrive at the
home of the bride at the appointed
hour caused anxiety, which resulted in
a search for the missing man. No
trace was found, however, until this
morning, when hat. shoes and cloth
ing, afterward identified as those worn
by Kinkaide were DISCOVERIES on n
raft moored 81 L amps sawmill. Drag
ging for the remains was Immediately
commenced, resulting in the discovery
of the body. While suicide is appar-
ent, no reason can be given for the
act
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
ANOTHER CUTOFF.
Chicago Great Westerns Latest Vic.
tim to Modern RaiIroadinu.

Des Moines, July. 24.-Rumors are
rife to the, effect that the Chicago
Great Western Railway company may
build cutoff from Lehigh, Iowa, to
Des Moines. No definite steps toward
the building of such a line have been
taken. The only tangible foundation
for the rumor at this time is the fact
that L. H. Wakefield, of Sioux City,
who is Great Western engineer, was
here yesterday. Mr.. Wakefield be.
lieves it possible that the cutoff may
be built some time. The plans of the
company are said to comprehend the
building of connecting link between
Berwick, or some point between Ber-
wick and Des Moines along the Des
Moines river to Lehigh. This new line
would tap valuable coal lands and
would shorten the trip to st. Paul
about eighty-five miles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
CAPTAIN DAVIDSON LEAVES.
Ordered to Report at New York and
Sail for Manila,

Muscatine, July 24.-After few
weeks in this city with his family,
Captain J. T. Davidson, has again re-
ceived word that he must bid adieu to
his family and set sail for a distant
land. He received word Saturday ev-
ening to report for duty at New York
City, where he would set sail on the
transport ingalls, for Manila as quarter
master. He left yesterday morning on
the FREELY TO New York City, where
preparations will be made for the start
and in few days he will be on his re-
turn to Manila.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
SURVEY COMPLETED.
Line Run From Sioux City to For.
Dodge Via Ida Grove.

Sioux City, July 24.-The survey
from Sioux City to Ida Grove, which
will complete the survey from Sioux
City through to Fort Dodge for the ex.
tension of the Great Western to Sioux
City, is completed.
L. F, Wakefield and his party, which
has run the line from here. was yes.
terday within mile and half of Ida
Grove.
The route from Woodbury. county
was through Battle and Logan town.
ships, following first the Coon creek
ravine and then crossing a fiat to the
Maple river.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
VICTIM OF FLAMES
Davenport Suffers LOSS Of Nearly a
Million Dollars.
MANY NARROW ESCAPES RECORDED
Fortunately No One Lost Their Life
Fire Started at $50 O'cIock-city
Gets Aid From Nearby Departments
Hard Fight for Hours.

Davenport, July 26.-Fire in Daven-
port last night destroyed 100000
worth of property and rendered hun
dreds of pesons homeless. An area
equal to twenty city blocks was swept
by the flames
The fire started at $50 in large
piles of kindling wood belonging to the
Rock Island Fuel company, covering
brisk breeze off the river, the flames
leaped across Front street to the lum-
Der yard of the WeyerhauserDenk-
man company, which covers an area
of two ordinary city blocks. Not a
drop of rain having fallen here for
three weeks, the lumber yards furnish
ed food for the flames that quickly put
the confagration beyond the control of
the ,firemen.
Fled for Their Lives.
The flames spread SO rapidly that
workmen in the yards and residents
of the neighborhood had to run for
theirlives. The lumber yards were soon
mass of fame, and the breeze was
carrying the embers into the residence
district that surrounded them.
Rock Island and Moline sent their
fire departments to assist those of Dav-
export to battle with the flames, but
for some time the fight was apparently
in vain. Had the breeze blown from
the east the entire business portion of
the city would have been swpt away.
Fortunately, southeast breeze car
ried the flames toward the bluffs, and
as soon as they were out of the thick
ly settled district the efforts of the
firemen and hundreds of volunteers
made some impression on them, and
by o'clock the fire was under control.
The entire district from Federal
street to Bridge avenue and from the
river to Seventh street was swept
clean.
Checked BY Park.
The flames were checked on the
north at St. GATHERINGS Hall the Epis-
copal diocesan school for girls, after
the tower had been burned off the
building. The spacious grounds of
the, school in fact, saved large part
of the city from the spread of the
flames in that direction.
The Davenport Wooden Mills, the
Standard Oil company's tanks and
plant, the U. N. Roberts company's
sash and door factory, the Red Jacket
Pump company and many other large
factories were located on the outskirts
of the burned district, and We're saved
only by heroic efforts of the firemen
and volunteers.
The heat was intense and two ambu-
1ances We're Kept busy hauling away
persons who were Frustrated by it. In
q few instances persons living in the
burned district have not been located
by their relatives, but it is believed
that they escaped.
Hundreds Are Homeless.
At least hundred families were rem
dered' homeless by the flames, and
homes and hotels were turned over to
them for the night. Hundreds of 9TH
ers moved temporarily from their
homes, and vacant lots over large
portion OF town were filled with
household furniture and the refugees
from the burned district.
The loss on the Weyerhouser.Denk-
man mill is estimated at 100000, and
the loss on other property destroyed,
100000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
DOUBLE TRACK.
Rock island to Make Extension From
West Liberty This Year.

Des Moines, July 24.-The Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific railway will ex-
tend its double track fifteen miles fur
Their west this year. Double tracks
already extend from Chicago to West
Liberty, Iowa, and the contracts will
be let soon to continue the additional
track to Iowa City, All of the i'm
provements which have been made on
the main line of the Rock Island for
several years past, have been with the
end in view of ultimately making the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
ARE A FAILURE.
Sun is To Much for the Iowa Water
melon,

Cedar Falls, July 25.-(SpecialD- -
The lovers of watermelons have
heaved a sigh of regret as they have
looked at the ruins of the sun in the
forty acre watermelon patch between
this city and Waterloo on the Smith
farm. The Smith melons have
great reputation in this county and
the lovers of them have been waiting
for chance at them. The vines are
as dry as the ground and six months
of rain would not now revive them.
Mr.. Smith has forty acre field near
La Crosse, Wis, which is yet in good
condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
MAN TATTooED BY LIGHTNING.
Hit BY Thunderboft and Marked With
Red Stripes, Vet Lives.

Glidden, July 26.-While a local
thunder storm was passing over, light
ming struck William Hobbs while
shocking oats in field three miles
east of town. The bolt struck him
squarely on the head and passed down
his neck across his breast and down
one arm, leaving a red streak about
two inches wide. He is still alive, but
his condition is critical His hat was
torn into shreds and how he escaped
instant death is mystery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
OPEN STARCH PLANT.
Sioux City Plant of National Starch
Works to Open in Two Weeks.

Sioux City. July 26.-Orders have
been received at the local plant of the
National Starch company to start in
with full force in two weeks and will
make special brand of starch which
has been patented by the company. 1t
was intended to engage the plant at
Nebraska City to manufacture the
new starch and shut down the Sioux
City plant, but plans We're changed.
The Sioux City plant closed down
when the price of No. corn went
soaring. and the factory at Waukegan
has been the only one in operation.
Nebraska City will start at once also,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
BOONE is NOW HIGH AND DRY.
City Council Has Voted to Exclude the
Saloons.

Boone, July 26.-At a special meet.
ing of the city council Wednesday
night it was decided to abolish sa-
olons in the city of Boone. Three
councilman voted for the saloons and
four against them. This is the finale
of liquor war that has been going
on here for the past twelve months.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
BURNED GRAIN ELEVATOR.
Des Moines Grain Company Loses An
Elevator at Rippey,

Rippey, July 26.-Fire which started
about 10 o'clock Wednesday evening
in the huge grain elevator of the Des
Moines Grain company totally destroy
ed the elevator and corn cribs of the
company inficting loss of more than
$4,000, fully covered by insurance.
Eeyeral thousand bushels of corn stor-
ed in the cribs were destroyed. The
origin of the fire is a mystery. The
company is making arrangements to
rebuild Immediately.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
A TERRIFIC STORM.
Eveland Suffers From the HaiI-Fruft
and Crops Damaged.

Fveland, July ,26.-(Special.)-A
terrific hail storm swept over this dis
trict Wednesday afternoon doing I'M
told damage. The fruit is practically
totally destroyed and garden truck
and corn is damaged fully one-half.
The hail was followed by a heavy rain
which lasted for hours. This rain did
vast amount of good but the hail be.
fore it caused the trouble. Old settlers
claim it to have been the heaviest
storm for years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
A GOOD CROP.
One Iowa Farmer Will Make Money
This Year

Waterloo, July 27.-(Special. y
John Jacobs, of this city, has complet.
ed his hay harvest from rented land
putting up eighty tons. The rental
and other expenses amounted to $685.,
The price of hay is now $12 per ton
with all chances for it's advancing. At
this rate Mr. Jacobs can sell his crop
now at an advance of $3.50. A large
tent was erected on the land while the
harvest lasted and the men housed
under it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
ACRES OF WHEAT BURN
A Disastrous Fire at LeMars Yester.
day.

LeMars, July PA wheat field
north of town caught fire and twenty
acres of grain in the shock and stand.
ing was destroyed. The fire is sup
posed to have originated from the
beating of the suns rays on a piece
OF glass which was found lying in the
stubble.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
CEDAR FALLS MAN KILLED.

Ed. Mckee Injured in Circular Saw
Dies After Long Suffering.
Cedar Falls, July 27.-(Special.) j.
Ed Mckee died yesterday of injuries
received just a week ago in the Harris
& Cole Bios factory where he was
operating large circular saw. A
piece Of timber struck him in the alb.
domen causing terrible agonies until
his death. He was As years old, ma
tive of Iowa. He leaves a wife and
eight children. He was a member of
the Mystic Toilers and carried policy
of insurance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
pAlRYMEN CHARGED.
Iowa Dairy Is Accused Of Using For.
maIdehyde.

Des Moines, July 24.-Informatiol
was filed in Justice iris court yester.
day morning charging Grant Mordal,
George Swartzell and Frank Tisdal,
proprietors of the Iowa Dairy COM
pany, with selling milk adulterated by
the use of formaldehyde. ]. ]. Meyer,
who pleaded guilty to the same charge
swore to the information. Justice iris
has assigned the matter for hearing
next week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
BRITT FARMER ToPPLED OVER.
Heat Was Too Much for Peter John.
son Wednesday Afternoon

Britt, July 26.-Peter Johnson, n
farmer residing north of this place,
was Frustrated by the heat Wednes-
day afternoon, dying within a few min
utes after the prostration. Johnson
was working in the harvest field. He
complained of being too warm and
went to lie in the shade of a hay stack
where he was found dead.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
BODY CUT IN TWO.
Martin Munson, a Painter, Killed a
Perry Yesterday by Milwaukee.

Perry July 26.-Martin Munson. a
painter living in this city, was run
over by a Milwaukee freight train in
the yards at this place at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. He was attempt
ing to board a car and fell under the
trucks. His body was cut in two at
the waist line. Death came instantly.
Deceased was a single man, about Is
years of age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
THE CATTLE FELL EIGHTY FEET
Herd Became UnmanaseabIe and Top
pied Over Bluff,

Dubuque, July ga drove of six
teen head of cattle while being driven
to market became unmanageable ow.
ing to the excessive heat and toppled
over a bluff, falling eighty feet. All
were killed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
CAUSED BY INTENSE HEAT.
John Pardee Dies Shortly After Re.
porting for DUTY,

KeolSuk, July 24.-The second death
from heat prostration in this vicinity
was recorded Monday evening when
John Pardee, the well known and long
time employe of the Keokuk and
Hamilton Bridge company, passed
away. His death came without warn.
ing and just after he had reported for
duty and the toll-keeper had checked
his accounts and was about to depart
for home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
GIVES LA CROSSE ISLAND PARK.
A. w. Pettibone, Former Mayor of the
Town, Donates Piece of Ground.

La Crosse, Mis-, July 26.-By articles
filed yesterday A. w. Pettibone, a
wealthy lumberman and early mayor
OF La Crosse, transfers to the Petit
bone Park Commission the north half
OF Barrons Island. located in the mid
die of Mississippi River and dividing
it into two channels. He also sets
sum Of $4,000 for the purpose of keep
ing the park in good condition. He
has already spent $4,000 in putting it
in shape.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
SUN SETS MANY FIELDS ON FIRE
Five-Acre Field of Hay Burns at Web
ster CITY,

Webster City, July PA fve.acre
field of uncut hay belonging to w. H.
H. Smith burned. The only reasona-
BILE theory that can explain the fire is
that the excessive heat, aided perhaps
by the reflection of the suns rays from
a piece of glass or hard metal about
the field started the fire.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
THROWN UNDER THE WHEELS.
AdoIph Weunch Killed While Trying
to Steal Ride on Train,

Clinton, July 27.-Adolph Weunch,
of ST. Louis, working on the North
western track near here, was killed
while trying to steal ride yesterday.
He was thrown under the wheels.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30

Influenced by fright She was not in.
jured in any way and remained sitting
on the rake seat until lifted down.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
PROMINENT EDUCATOR DEAD.

Prof. J. Wernlu, Noted Wisconsin Edu.
Gator Dies at LeMars.
lie Mars, July 24-Prof J. Wernlu,
a noted educator of Wisconsin, is dead
here. He has been resident of Iowa
since 1875.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30

Seventy-ive acres of pasture land
near Eldon was destroyed by fire, and
ESQ sheen We're saved with dificnltH.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
CASE OF CAPTAIN KING.
Dismissed Army Officer Gets New
Trial,

Fl. Dodge, July 26.-Capt. C. w King,
who was recently dismissed from the
United States army for accepting a
Drlbe, is visiting here in his home
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
ENGINE cRusHEs BRAKEMAN.
Terrible Accident Occurs at Carol on
Northwestern.

Boone, July 24.-Brakeman Matthew
son was crushed and fatally injured
by Northwestern engine at Carroll
Monday He stood too close to the
track and was thrown partially under
the wheels.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-30
MAKING RAIDS.
Looking for CLANS Along the Cedar
River.

Cedar Falls, July 25.-(Special. -
Several pearl hunters are making
raids on the beds of the Cedar river
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-06
CROKER Is OUT
OF POLITICS
AbdiCates His Dictatorship Of
Tammany Hall.
WILL LEAD NO MORE FIGHTS
PLACES HIS MANTLE ON SHoUI,-
DERS OF CARROLL.
WILL LEAD NO MORE FIGHTS

New York, Nov. 5-Richard Croker,
Maurice Untermeyer and Senator T.
D. sullivan were together at dinner to-
night and it is said on good authority
that a little later Mr.. Croker said this
was his last political fight. Mr.. Croker
asked Senator Sullivan whom he de-
sired as leader. Senator Sullivan an
swered that John F. Carroll would be
pleasing to him. Then and there, it is
said, Richard Croker abdicated his
leadership of Tammany hall and turned
il over to John T. Carroll.
There was some discussion as to the
plans Of a reorganization of Tammany
in which Mr.. Croker took no part ex-
cept to suggest that younger blood be
admitted 10 the inner councils of the
wigwam.
The party proceeded to Tammany
hall, where John +. Carroll was await
ing them. He was apprised of the pur-
pose of Mr.. Croker, but said nothing
He accompanied Mr.. Croker to the
Democratic club in a cab, and, going
up stairs. remained closeted with him
for nearly an hour. It was after this
conference that Mr.. Croker announced.
This is my last campaign
II is now said that Daniel F. McMa-
hon will call a meeting of the executive
committee within a week, when Mr.
Croker will tender his resignation, and
on motion of Senator Timothy D. Sui
Ivan, John F. Carroll will be elected
the new leader of Tammsny hall.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-11-06
fspeeial to The Herald)


Portland, Ore. Nov. "a sensa tional
episode occurred in the office Of the
principal of the Harrison school, by
which Frank Mcbride. son of Judge
Mcbride of Spokane. Wash. and for
merly of Salt Lake. also nephew of
ex-senator Mcbride of oregon, is
placed in peculiar position Two
women claim him as husband. The
one who is supposed to be No. , has
threatened his life unless he returns
to her to stay. She has called upon
the authorities for help, and while she
was making up her mind today
whether to sign a warrant for her hus-
bands arrest. Mcbride Is said to have
temporarily disappeared.
McBride's two wives had clash in
the school over the 9-year-old child of
wife No. /. No. . declares she has
been suspecting something wrong. Her
husband has absented himself from
home every alternate night. She re-
ceived an anonymous letter the other
day. She went to the school and asked
the principal to let her take the child
of the other woman. BY this, she ex-
planned. she would bring the father to
her, or. if the child would take her to
her home. she meant there 10 confront
the guilty man and the other woman.
While this woman was interviewing
the principal who. however, refused
TO let the child be taken from school
the other woman, mother of the child,
arrived The two women grew very
excited. When they started to tear one
another's hair and scratch one an