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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
JUMPED TO THEIR DEATH.
crazed Woman and Child Leap From
Window of Burning Building.

Brooklyn, March 14.-Three persons
were killed and three injured this
morning in a fire that drove fifty ten
ants in panic from fve-story tene-
ment house and partly destroyed the
building. Mary Madden, widow, and
George Rantio, twelve years of age,
crazed by fear, jumped from the fourth
story window and were killed. The
mother of the boy was burned to death
in her apartments. Farrell Murray, a
motorman, was badly burned while car
rying Mary Dehrer thru the smoke
and flames from the fourth floor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
MAY BE SPECIAL SESSION.
Governor Shaw Said to be Consider.
ina Advisabiity of Calling 1t.

Shaw has returned from Washington
and is said to be considering the ad-
visibility of calling an extra session of
the legislature to consider what pro-
vision shall be made for the students
at the Iowa State university and the
Agricultural college. The erection of
a large building for the medical de-
partment, which was recently burned,
is considered a necessity, and there is
said to be no way to do it except by
calling a special session.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
Build New Court House.

Waterloo, March 14.-The board OF
supervisors has let the contract for
the building of new court house and
the heating and plumbing of same.
The general contract for the building
was awarded G. p. Atkinson, of Web
ster City for S7S,990. The heating
contract went to W. l. Gray, of Mime
apolis for $4,110 and the plumbing to
Wallace Mcnamara, of Des Moines, for.
S1,944. Hence the total contract for
building the court house calls for $S4,-
O44.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
DIR. S. A. YuLE is DEAD.
He Died in the Philippines While serv.
ina in the Army,

Des Moines, March 14,-Dr. sher-
man A. Yule, of the United States
army, a former resident of this city,
died in the Philippines on March A, a
cablegram being received here an
nouncing the fact. c. G. Mccarthy,
for whom Mr.. Yule worked in this city
for a period of four years as clerk
in the Iowa Savings and Loan associa-
ton, today received telegram from
the war department notifying him of
the death
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14

BURN THOUSANDS OF BOATS.
Trading Operations Among Insurgents
Broken Up.

Manila, March 14.-Rebel trading op-
erations in Viscayan island were eff
fectually broken up by Lieut. Payne,
commanding the gunboat Pampanga,
when pursuant to instructions he seized
and destroyed 5000 vessels of various
sizes, mostly native craft construct
ed to assist the insurgents. Payne
captured quantity of supplies and
war materials shipped by the Insur.
gent Governor of the Island of Leyte
to rebel commander in the islands
of Samar and Cebu.
Pirates, who occasionally raided the
opposite, shore of Negros island, were
suppressed and their boats burned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
Smallpox in Iowa.

Des Moines. March IA. Smallpox
has been reported to the state board
of health from Grand River township,
Adair county; Bear creek township,
Poweshiek county; Walnut township,
Adair county; Poweshiek township,
Jasper county; Milton, Auburn, Rock
Rapids and Hiteman. Smallpox ex.
lists at Ames, also.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
SHOOTS GIRL ACCIDENTALLY.
onawa Young Woman Wounded Ely
Charge From Shotgun.

Onawa, March 14.-Lloyd Brooks,
son of George H. Brooks, a farmer liy-
ing near Maple Landing, was engaged
in cleaning his shotgun and supposed
it to be empty, when in some manner
the gun was discharged, the load Of
shot passing thru a door and into the
person of Miss Lilly Baker, who was
in the next room One shot penetrat-
ed her lungs Miss Baker was brought
to Onawa for treatment and her i'm
juries are not regarded as fatal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
Issue Guard Commissions.

Des Moines, March 14.-National
guard commissions issued Yesterday
were as follows: Edward Middleton,
first lieutenant Company B, Fiftieth
Iowa; James d. Mason, second lieu
tenant, Company B, Fiftieth Iowa; /;
Eugene NJ Everett, first lieutenant,
Company L, Fiftieth Iowa; Sylvester
8. Boylan, second lieutenant. Compa.
ny A, Fifty-tirst Iowa; Joe w. Cowles,
second lieutenant, Company H, Fif-
tieh Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
MAY BE lNcENDlARY.
Attempt Made to Burn Savings Bank
Building at Creston.

Creston, March 14.-Yesterday in
the basement of the Iowa State Saw
ings bank fire was discovered by Night
Officer Wright The flames We're ex-
tinguished without a general alarm.
Incendiary work is believed, as the
fire took place in the furnace room,
where no fire was left. The janitor
says he left no fire and the firemen say
the furnace was cold.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
HoMEWARD BOUND.
Congressman Lacy and Family Leave
Washington.

Washington, D. c., March 14.-Maj-
or Lacey and wife with their daughter
are on their road home to Oskaloosa.
They will be accompanied as far as
Chicago by j. B. Brewster, their SON
in-law, Mrs. Brewster, their daughter,
and their little granddaughter, who
are on their way to Cape Nome for
the summer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
ROAD is TO BE BUILT.
Line From Dubuque West and South
Assured This Year,

Traer March 14.-The Dubuque &
Toledo railroad project is being re-
newed and second survey is expected
soon. A preliminary survey was made
year ago. The projected purpose is
to build from Dubuque west and south,
crossing Benton and Tama counties,
and terminating at present at Toledo
or Tama, but ultimately extending to
Des Moines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
Cleveland and Mckinley Send Mes
sages Of Coincidence.
DETAILS FOR FUNERAL ARRANGED
Body Will Lie in State saturday-Fu-
neral Will Be Held Sunday From the
Presbyterian Church = Railroads
Expecting Great Crowds of People.

Washington, March 14--The nation
al capital is in mourning today for ex-
President Harrison. Flags are at half
mast on all public buildings and resi-
dences. President Mckinley, accom-
panied by Secretary Cortelyou, will
leave Washington tonight to attend
the funeral. Mrs. Mckinley will prob
ably accompany the president as far
as Canton. This morning the presi-
dent issued proclamation formally
notifying the people of the country of
the death of their former chief magis-
trate, and directing the observance of
a period of mourning for thirty days.
In pursuance to the proclamation flags
on every public building of the United
States, at every army post in the Unit
ed States, Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii
and the Philippines, and on every
American Warship, in whatever quar-
ter of the globe, will fly at half mast
for thirty days.
Message From Cleveland.
indianapolis, March 14..No sooner
was the news of the death of EXPIRES
ident Harrison flashed to the world
than messages of inquiry, which have
been pouring in for several days chang
ed to messages of sympathy and con
doleuce. One of the first was receiv-
ed from Ex-President Cleveland, who
twice was the rival of General Harri.
. PNt. hA
full and once defeated. He telegraph
March 14.-Accept my heartfelt sym,
share with you
Other Messages.
Among others, who sent messages
of grief and sympathy, were Chief
Justice Fuller, Justice Harlan, Justice
McKenna, all members of Harrison's
cabinet, Ex-senator Palmer, of Michi.
gan; Senor Azpiroz, the Mexican min.
lister at Washington; Murat Haistead
William McAdoo, President Mckinley
and Whitelaw Reid.
Message From President.
indianapolis, March 14..The follow
ing message from President and Mrs
Mckinley reached Mrs. Harrison this
morning: In the death of General
Harrison the country has lost dis
tinguished statesman, a devoted pa
triot, and an exemplary citizen. The
people of the nation mourn with you
You have the heartfelt sympathy OF
Mrs. Mckinley and myself in this
hour of overwhelming sorrow in your
home. William Mckinley"
Arrange for Funeral.
State officers met this afternoon al
the state house with W. H. H. Miller
and Daniel M. Ransdell, representing
the Harrison family, and made ar
rangements in detail for the funeral
The plan agreed upon was for the body
to lie in state at the state house Sat
urday and for the funeral services
conducted by Rev. M. L. Haines, who
was the generals pastor for years, tt
be held at the First. Presbyterian
church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon
yThe body will be buried at Crown Hill
in the family lot. AT, Mrs. Harrison's
request there will be no military dis
play Sunday, but military organiza
tions will take part in Saturdays Ger
emony.
Transportation officers of railroads
except the greatest crowd of people
here Saturday and Sunday that evel
visited Indianapolis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
MISSING MAN LOCATED.
Washington Qa.) stockbuyer Living in
PennsyIvanja-WiiI Return.

Washington, March 14.-Jacob Hite,
the ex-stock buyer for the firm of
Smith, Taylor and company, of Buffalo,
New York, who mysteriously disap-
peared from his home here last Sep
tember has been located in Philadel-
phia, where he is living with his wife.
He is engaged in his old vocation OF
buying and selling horses. His short
age has all been made good and he will
return to Washington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
SUES FOR DIVORCE.
Mrs. Mary E. Dabney Asks separa-
ton From Her Husband.

Centerville, March 14.-Mrs. Mary
E. Dabney has filed suit in the dis
trict court here asking for a divorce
from her husband, F. M. Dabney, of
Moulton, alleging cruel and inhuman
treatment and non-support. Mrs.
Dabney in her petition states that her
husband is worth from $4,000 to S10.-
600 Both parties formerly resided
near Dean, small town south of here
Sheriff Climmie has gone to serve the
papers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
S. T. cHEEsEBRo DEAD.
Well Known Iowa Business Man and
Politician Dies at Salt Lake City.

West Liberty, March 14--Word
comes by telegram from Salt Lake
City, Utah, announcing the death of
Hon. Daniel T. Cheesebro, who few
years ago represented the Museatine
district in the Iowa senate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
Funeral for Sunday.
EulIer Has Not DecIonea

Cedar Rapids, March Ia w. E..
Fuller, of West Union. will accept the
appointment of assistant attorney gen
eral, made by President Mckinley
several days ago. The story of his
declination was without authority.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
Rumor of Central channe,

Oskaloosa, March 14.-There is a
rumor along the line of the Iowa Cen.
trail to the effect that Master Mechan-
ic George d. Brooke, of the Iowa Cen
trail, now having headquarters at Mar
shalltown, is to be made superintend-
ent of motive power of the Iowa Gem
tral and the Minneapolis & st. Louis.
with Headquarters in Minneanolis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
RULE OUT A BROKER.
Court Decides Kansas City Firm
Conducts Bucketshop.

Chicago, March IA ruling of the
lower court that the Christie Street
Commission company. of Kansas City,
conducts a bucketshop, and as such is
not entitled to quotations on the Chi
cago board of trade, was sustained by
a decision handed down by the appel
late court here today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
MRS. ALLEN WAS ACQUITTED.
Held to Be Guiltless of the Murder o.
Her Husband.

Burlington, Kas., March 13.-Mrs.
Allen, on trial here, charged with in
stigating the murder last April of her
husband, John H. Allen, wealthy OF
tumwa merchant, was acquitted yes
terday. Jim Harris, who confessed
he shot Allen, asserted that Mrs. Al
len, planned the murder. and refused
to testify against her.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
KEPT 1T SECRET.
Smallpox Said to Be Epidemic at Wa
terIoo.

terloo.
Reinbeck. March 14-P. H. Atwood,
a travelling man of this place, is quar-
antined in Waterloo hotel, along with
large number of others, on account
of there being in said hotel a case of
smallpox, and intense Indignation is
felt here over the continued silence OF
the Waterloo papers on the subject of
the scourge of smallpox which is fe-
ported to be very prevalent in that
city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
KILLED BY CANNED CORN.
A Davenport Girl Dies From Ptomaine
POISONING.

Davenport, March 14.-As a result
of ptomaine or tin poisoning little
Viola Stewart passed away yesterday
at the home of her mother, Mrs. Nellie
B. Stewart in this city. For eight
hours previous to her death the child
was in terrible agony and died in con-
vulsions. The poison entered the girls
system after eating canned corn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
GOVERNMENT WINS OUT.
Refuses to Pay Burlington Charges
for Use of Bridge.

Chicago, March 13-After a month S
protest the Burlington officials have
decided to bow to the governments re-
fusal to pay the company's arbitrary
rate on business over the bridge at
Quincy, Illinois. The comptroller of
the currency refused to pay the arbi-
trary rate last July, and the railroads S
claims against the government on this
account up to today, when the claims
were abolished, is roughly approximate
ed at $150,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
BURLINGTON INVENTION WINS.
ural Mail Box Made by John Forney
Chosen by the Government,

4 Chosen by the Government.
Washington. March 14-Among the
concentrations made by the com
mission appointed by the postmaster
general to investigate the merits of
numerous patterns of postoffice boxes
for the use Of the rural free delivery
service is one in favor of the adop-
tion of the Enterprise" box, manu-
factured in Burlington The postmas-
ter general today approved the report
of the commission. Altogether eleven
different designs were recommended,
ranging in price from 81 to SO per
box.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
AFTER THE DRUGGISTS.
Seven Abba Men Made Defendants in
Lawsuits.

Abba, March 14-Seven Abba drug.
gists are accused of selling intoxicat-
ing liquors contrary to law. Petitions
have been filed asking for an injunction
against G. R. Garden, j. H. Love- s.
Noble, Dee W. Johnson, Mr.. Morrison,
George D. Miller and T. P. Perry, al
leging that they and each of them are
conducting nuisances.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
GIVES s5,ooo,ooo.
Andrew Carnegie Gives PrinceIy Sum
to Old Employees.

TO Old Employees.
Pittsburg, March 14.-Andrew Car
negie has retired from active business
life, and has signalized his action by
setting aside $4,000 for the benefit
of his old employees. His gift, the
largest of his many benefactions, was
made known in letter to the presi-
dent and managers of the Carnegie
company, sent by him from New York
on the eve of his departure for Europe,
and made public here last night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
RoNl THRAsHEs AN EDITOR.

Count Who Married an American Wo-
man is Fighter.
Paris. March 14.-Count Boni de
Castellane thrashed M. Fernand de
Rodays, editor of Figaro today for
stating the former betrayed the de
Roulede plot on the occasion of the
funeral of the late President Faure. A
duel is expected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
AGENCY WOMAN DIES.
Passed Away Yesterday Afternoon
Funeral Will Be Held Friday.

Agency, March IA. Especially
Mrs. James Bedell died at her late res
idence in this place, yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock. The funeral
will be held at the Methodist church
Friday morning at 10. o'clock
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
A NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.
1t Will Be Built in Hedrick This
Year

Year.
Hedrick, March 1S.-The election
Monday in this city resulted in ma
jority of 12s in favor of the school
house proposition, the vote being as
follows:
For new school house, (men) .12S
For new school house, (women). 93
Against new school house, (men) 80
Against a new school house, (wom-
enl l
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
DENVER FIGHTER KILLED.

Lightweight PusiIist Shot in Saloon
Fight.
Denver, March 14.-Jimmy Coogan,
a local lightweight pugilist was shot
and instantly killed by Frank Salter
this morning in saloon. According
to witnesses Coogan first shot at Sal
ter, declaring the latter had slandered
him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
TINY WOMAN DIES.

Smallest Person in the World Expires
in Indiana.
Kendallville, Ind, March IA. Miss
Dollie Littlefinger, widely known as a
dwarf, the claim being that she was
the smallest woman in the world, died
here yesterday
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
Ex-President Benjamin Harri-
son Is No More.
GAVE A GASP AND DIED
He Had Looked Forward to Many
More Years of Observation-Disclosures
Dated From Thursday--Funeral
viii Be Held Sunday.
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-14
CUTOFF TALK.
Manager Goodnow and Party Inspect
Railroad at Davenport.

Davenport, March 14-Officials of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul rail
road company were here yesterday in
specting the D., r. |. & N. w. railway.
Superintendent Goodnow refused to
give out anything except that he, per-
haps, would have something to say lat
er on.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OBITUARY.
'CCOooooOoOOoO OoOooooof

John L. Steel was born in Monroe
county Ohio, May 81, 1925, and de.
p this life October 20, 1901, at
MS nome, about six miles north Of Az.
ency. Mr.. Steel had reached the rine
age OF seventy-six years, four months
and twenty-nine days. His companion
with whom he had walked the path.
way OF life many years and to whom
was born ten children had preceded
him, also two of the children to that.
long home leaving father and eight
children companionless and mother
less. Those left to mourn the fathers
departure are Julia, Mary, Emma. Liz
zie, Adam, Charles, Ida and Reed; al
SO sons-in-law and daughters-in-law
and host who knew him. The de-
ceased moved from De1avin, III, nine
years ago. The funeral was conduct
ed by Rev D. NJ. Lower, of Agency.
at the late home at S a. M, the Oct,
81. from whence the remains were
taken to Illinois for interment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

IFrom Fridays Daily.l
See the new Moore's oak stove at
Keatings, is cheap and good.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G. Blair, North
Willard street, this morning, a daugh-
ter.
Please bring back that overcoat
which you took by mistake Friday
night, Oct. Is. Daggett & Sons.
E. Powell, of Martinsburg, was in
the city last evening on his way from
Keokuk, where he has been attending
court.
Marriage licenses have been issued
to Taylor Rease ey and Miss Emma
Klinglehofer; ]. w. Rose and Miss An
ma Johnson.
Mrs. Albert Hill, of Highland, who
mas been visiting Mrs. Ellen Brown,
I'D West Third street, has returned
10 her home.
A telegram was received in this city
his morning, announcing the death in
Mercy hospital; Chicago, this morning
Mt $3.50 o'clock of Joe Russo, a well
known italian Of this City. who con.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29

ed home this morning after a pleasant
visit with Mrs. E. j. Carton, 1923 Birch
street.
Marriage licenses have been issued
10 Louis Burtch and Miss Emma Paw.
son; Matthew Crue and Miss Nellie
Rush.
Mrs. Nancy Ann Buckner and chill
dren, OF Anita, who have beenN visit.
Ing with Mrs. Buckners brother, James
Carr, returned to their home this
morning.
Miss Eva Canfleld of Willard, who
has been visiting friends in Agency,
returned to her home this morning af-
ter short visit with Mrs. J. B. Mitch.
ell, 303 Richmond avenue.
Allen Morley of Bidwen was in the
city this morning on his way home
from an extended trip to Buffalo and
Niagara Falls. Mr.. Morley also visit
ed with relatives in Indiana and Ohio
Mrs. C. j. Plants and Mrs. Mary E.
Longenecker of Unionville, who have
been visiting with Mrs SC. Hyatt, TOE
ELLIS avenue. went to Moravia this
morning where they will spend a few
days visiting friends
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29

alternoon to Louis Burtch and Miss
| Emma PaWson, both of whom reside
in this city.
Mrs. w. T. Stocker, of Blakesburg
after pleasant visit with Mrs. w. j.
Crawford of May street, returned to
her home this morning.
Mrs. David Jay, who has been visit.
ing at the homes of Mrs. w. H. H. AS.
bury and Mrs. Gnas. Schwartz, return
ed to her home at Blakesburg today.
Mrs. Mary Thorpe of Eddyville ston.
ped today for short visit With Mrs.
Matte Wright, 31S Vine street on her
way home from Illinois, where she has
been visiting relatives for the past few
weeks.
Edna Pohlson, the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Pohlson, died
yesterday evening at SIP. M. The flu
neral was held from the residence al
10 o'clock this morning, conducted b,
| Rev. A. Gunberg, pastor of the Swed
| ish Lutheran church. The remains
We're inferred in the Ottumwa GENE
terry.
c. G. Mc1ntire of this city, who was
taken with a stroke of apoplexy last
week, is recovering slowly. Mrs, Nc
Intire stated to Courier reporter this
afternoon that Mr.. McIntire, though
still in a very critical condition, is en-
tirely conscious and quite little i'm
proved.
N. o. Laughlin, one of WapelIo cour
tvs prosperous farmers, was in ottum
wa today transaeting business. Mr.
| I1aughlin resides near Bladensburs
where he has just completed new
! residence and is one of a number Of