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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-23
LOW RATES WEST

To Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Return.
Final return limit October 81, 1902.
Rates from st. Louis, Sal 90; rates from
Kansas City, $500; rates from Chicago,
$500. Dates of sale: June az, 49, "a;
July to IS inclusive; August to ID in
elusive; August az and "a; August 80 to
September 10 inclusive. All other days,
June 1 to September IS inclusive, 1902,
one fare plus $2.oo. Corresponding re-
duct1ons from intermediate points. Tell
your friends in the east.
See your nearest ticket agent or write
H. B KoOsER,
&C. W. F. & P. A. Mo. Pac Ry.,
I7oo-o6 Stout St Denver, Colo.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-23
VERY LOW EXCURSION RATES.
Via Rock Island Route.

To Chicago. St. Louis, Kansas City,
Omaha and points east One fare plus
two dollars round trip. For information
apply to c. NJ. Van Law, c. P. A, 800
18th ST., Denver; G. w. Andrews, c. P.
A, Pixies Peak Ave, Colorado Strings;
c. H. Schell, 726 North Main ST., Pueblo;
Hal S. Ray, Gen'l Agent, Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-23

Subscribe for Siftings, or pay up your
arrears, and we will present you with a
copv of Hagar's Mining Laws, and map
of the great gold bearing district. fyou
wish one of these books ''you will have
to hurry" as we only have limited
supply.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-23
Great Inducement for Eastern Friends

To visit you are the extremely low rates
via Union Pacific from the east to Colo
rado. Give us their names and addresses
and we will give them full information.
E. R. Griffin. general agent, Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-23
This Saves You Money.

Ndncn butter.. ... .25ctS
Brighton Butter. Observation-Disclosures. .35cts
Best of meats, poultry and fish.
Thero's.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
Jeopardize Lives Of Women
and Children.
BLOW UP ASSAY OFFICES
BIoodhounds Called for to Ferret Out
the Perpetrators of Series of Ex-
pIosions in Colorado, Which Wreck.
ed Much Valuable Property.

Victor, Col. Feb. 24.-Early this
morning the leading assay Offices at
Cripple Creek, Victor and Goldfield,
numbering six, We're wrecked by explo-
sions of giant powder and each of the
office with its fine equipments and del
icate balances We're destroyed. The
raiders did not hesitate to jeopardize
life as all but one building was eccu-
pied by sleeping families. While no
one was seriously injured, men, women
and children We're hurled from their
beds by the shock. The full extent of
the damage is not known but it is es-
timated the loss will amount to $1,000
at each office. The general impress
,sion here is the outrages are the result
of a general movement to rid the dis
trict of all high grade ore purchasing
institutions. The sheriff has taken all
means to discover the perpetrators of
the crimes. Blood hounds from Can,
non City have been called for.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
MISS STONE is NOW FREE.
Missionary on Way to Rejoin Her
Friends.

Constantinople, Feb. 24.-Miss Ellen
M. Stone, the American missionary,
who, with Nine. Tsilka, was captured
by brigands in the district of Salonica
on September last, and who had been
released some time since upon the pay
ment of heavy ransom, arrived at
Strumitza, in Macedonia, at 8 o'clock
yesterday morning Nine. Tstlka and
her baby, who were also released at
the same time. are well. Miss Stones
arrival was unexpected, as the au-
thorities had no inkling that the bri-
gands would escort her to the vicinity
of StrUmitZa:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
IOWA TOWN FIRE SWEPT.
Wellman Sustains Loss of Twenty
Thousand Dollars.

IIiOuSClI0 LStlc
Washington. Feb. "a Especial. -
The town of Wellman, eighteen miles
from here, was visited by disastrous
fire last night Six business houses
were swept away and damage amount
ing in the neighborhood of S20,-
900 was done Individual losses are
unobtainablc.
The Losers.
Gardner & Grassel. dealers in lime
and cement.
l. Cohn, general store, building own
ed by Joseph r. Thomas, of Washing
ton Loss on building $4,000; insur-
ance $500.
Steniger Bros. harness shop. Build
ing owned by j. w. Mckinley.
Foster & Son, restaurant. Building
owned by them.
L. H. Hucke, racket store. Building
owned by him.
Griffith Bros, meat market
Origin of Blaze.
The blaze started in the rear room
of Fred Rockenboch's bakery and is
thought to have been caused by d
lamp exploding. The fire began at Z
O'Clock and burned until 8 o'clock. OF
fers were received of assistance from
Iowa City but the Wellman fire depart
ment succeeded in eXtinguishing the
blaze.
All the building were frame and a
high wind prevailed, making hard
work for the fire fighters.
Steniger Bros. succeeded in saving
about half of their goods and all the
remainder soved a few things with the
exception of Cohn, whose stock is q
total loss.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
SEEK DEATH TO HIDE SHAME.
Couple Turn on the Gas With the
Usual Result.

Detroit, Mich, Feb 22.-James Nc
Glashan, So years of age. construction
foreman for the Michigan telephone
company and an unidentified woman
house on Park Place. Gas had es-
capped in some manner from a gas
stove in the room and suffocated the
couple. The gas had also penetrated
into an adjoining room in which Mar,
garet Stevens was asleep. She was
when the door was burst
ed open. She will recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
PREACHER LEAVES WATERLOO.
Rev. r. A. Tillinehast Goes to Mime.
apolis, Minnesota.

Waterloo Feb. 24.-(SpeciaD D-Rav.
R. A. Tillinghast preached his farewell
sermon yesterday at the Church of
the Redeemer, of which he has been
pastor for the past five years. He
leaves this week for Minneapolis
where he has accepted a call to the
Tuttle Memorial Universalist church.
He was rendered a farewell reception
here at which he was presented with
two handsome sets OF table silver. He
will be succeeded by Rev. F. H. York
.of Oshkosh, Wis, who has had sixteen
years experience in the pulpit
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
BACHELOR GIVEN A BABY.
Young Woman Leaves an Infant on
His Doorstep.

McGregor, ,Feb.2 -(Special.) -oohn
Burke, roadmaster of the east end Of
the division of the |. & d. railroad was
surprised to find at his door Saturday
a basket containing three weeks old
baby girl. The little one was well
supplied with clothing but was crying
when found. Burke is bachelor and
while his heart is large enough for
two or three babies he is handicapped
on providing for its comfort. The
mother has been found and placed un-
der arrest. She has confessed to the
abandonment and names the father as
young man now residing at Mason
City.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
VICTORY FOR CUBA.
Ways and Means Committee Favors
Tariff Concessions.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The republic
an members OF the ways and means
committee have adopted resolutions to
the effect that bill should be passed
by congress authorizing the President
to negotiate reciprocity treaty with
the Cuban republic which will provide
that merchandise from the United
States should be allowed to enter at a
lower rate OF duty that those of any
other country and be equivalent to the
concessions made by the United States
on Cuban products coming into this
country
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
BURGLAR SCARE is FATAL.
Kills Former Burlington Railwa,
Enlpioyc.

Chicago. Feb. 24.-Nervous excite.
ment following the discovery that his
house had been robbed is believed to
have caused the death early yesterday
morning of Erskine c. Murphy, for
merly manager of the Iowa division of
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad. The direct cause of death
was pronounced heart failure.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
tIOH.
RUN ON A BANl,.
Detroit Institution Is Menaced-- De-
positors Want Money.

a . A ~ q ~
Detroit, Feb. 24--A run was started
today on the Dime Savings bank, as
the report became circulated that the
institution held considerable of F. c.
Andrews paper and the run started
on the strength of this. Depositors are
being paid as fast as possible. Presi-
dent Livingston says the bank will be
held open until midnight if necessary
in order to pay all depositors who wish
to withdraw their accounts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
OFFERED POSITION
INDIANAPOLIS MAN RENDERED A
PLUM BY ADMINISTRATION.
President Says He May Have the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eraIship to Succeed William
M. johnson, Resigned.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Harry S.New
of indianapolis, has been offered the
Office of first assistant postmaster gen
eral to succeed William M. Johnson, of
New Jersey, who resigned. New has
not yet given a final answer. The
change will occur within the next two
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
HURT IN WRECK.
One Passenger is in a Critical condi-
ton as Result of Injuries.

Philadelphia, Feb, PA rear end
collision between Norristown accom-
mediation train Sand the Reading ac-
commodation on the Philadelphia &
Reading railway at Conshohocken, ten
miles above this city, today wrecked
two cars and injured number of pas
sengers. Three of the injured were
brought to this city of whom j. NJ
Cook is said to be in critical condi-
ton. The other two Benjamin A. IT.
win and Preston John, are not serious
ly hurt. Several of the injured were
taken to the hospitals near Consho-
lhocken.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
THROWN OUT
No Action Taken in the Big
Merger Case.
COURT REFUSES TO ACT
Supreme Tribunal Refuses to Take
Any Notice of the Case Filed Against
the Northern Securities Company by
the State of Minnesota.

Washington, Feb. a.
The United States supreme
court has refused to take
jurisdiction in the Northern
Securities merger case in
which the state of Mime
sofa recently made appzica-
ton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
FRElaETs CRASH TOGETHER.
Kills the Conductor ard Injuries Three
Sral<cmcn.

Philedslphia, Feb. 24.-Two freight
trains on the P. & A. railway collided
today near Bridgeport. Conductor De-
laney, OF Philadelphia, was instantly
killed and three brakemen were badly
injured. The wreck was due to lack
of signal facilities owing to the de-
of the wires by the recent
Storm
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
TERRY WINS.
Is the Victor in the Fifteenth Round
at Louisville.

Louisville. Feb. 24.-Terry McGov-
ern defeated Dave Sullivan Saturday
night in the arena of the Southern
club after fifteen rounds of as
desperate fighting as was ever seen
in any ring. From the first tap of the
gong until the end it was slam-bang
hammer and tongs nearly evenry sec.
ond, both men working away with all
the energy that they possessed. There
has seldom been seen a battle where
the issue was more at doubt. In one
round it would be Sullivan, in the next
McGovern Then Sullivan would
come up strong again and even things
up once more.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
AN IoWAN KILLED.
Marshalltown Man Torn to Pieces il
Dynamite Explosion.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 24-By the
explosion of dynamite on the grading
of the Colorado railroad at Babbatt
town, fifteen miles south of here, Arch
ibald Johnson, of Chicago, and c. E.
Andrews, of Marshalltown, were kill
ed. They thought the fuse frozen and
went to examine it when the shot
went off, killing them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
ALLEGED counterfeiters, Arrest.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Feb. 24.-The mem
bers of gang of counterfeiters said
to have been operating in Iowa were
captured at King City, Mo-, yesterday.
They are James Keely, Charles Arm
strong and Jerry Sullivan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
DON'T LIKE OKLAHOMA.
Waterloo Man Says Things About the
New Country.

Cedar Falls Feb. 24.-(Special)-
George Smith and party have return
ed from Enid, Oklahoma, after an alb
sence of several months. He is not
pleased with the country. The cities
which were booming several months
ago have fallen back. Lawton. for in
stance, which a year ago city of A.
900 people is now one of 5000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
FIRE VICTIMS NUMBER TWENTY.
TWO Injured Women YieIdN up Their
Lives.

New York, Feb. 24.-Mrs. Caroline
Hall of Newark, N. j., burned in the
Park avenue hotel fire Saturday, died
today. Sophia Beach, 81 years old,
died yesterday This makes twenty,
victims of the blaze.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
PRINCE HAS NARROW ESCAPE.
His Train All But Wrecked in Penn
sylvania.

Philadelphia, Feb. "a. The Penn
sylvania special bearing Prince Henry
had just passed the curve about a
quarter of mile east of Bristol this
morning when an extra freight train
jumped the track and was badly
wrecked.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
CLAIM FOR A BOXER VICTIM.
$4,000 Damages Wanted by Iowa
Brother of Woman Missionary.

Whiting, Feb. 24.-Charles A. Ander-
son has filed claim with the state
department at Washington for 10000
damages for the death of his sister,
Hilda S. Anderson, who was killed by
the Boxers in Mongolia province, China
in 1900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25

Father Kempker will leave Ottumwa
Friday morning for his new parish.
Bauer is a country mission, about
fourteen miles north of Charlton and
five miles east of the railroad running
from Charlton to Indianola. 1t is sit
uated in Marion county and has pop
ulation OF eighteen. There are two
churches connected with the parish
and Father Kempker will serve both
of these.
He is moving from the parochial
house in this city today, and Father
Hoppman, the new pastor, will move
in tomorrow Father Kempker will
take rooms in the city until ne goes
to Bauer. Friday. He will hold his
first service in his new charge Sunday.
When speaking to Courier repre-
sentative today regarding the charge
Father Kempker said he was very
sorry to have to leave Ottumwa. He
said he liked the city, and was well
pleased with the parish. He said it
was like being buried alive to be sent
to place like Bauer. but he would do
as he was instructed, and would do
his best to serve his new congrega-
tions
Father Kempker has been in Ottum,
wa but few months, but during that
time he has made many friends. He
is an able man and fluent talker. His
sermons have been of the best and
the interest in the church has been
kept up to the utmost during his pas
| torate here
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
BLAIR SUCCEEDS JONES.
Place of Man Who Sucided in ottum.
wa is Filled.

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 24.-George w.
Blair of Cincinnati has been appointed
to fill the vacancy in local Milwaukee
circles by the suicide of D. G. Jones at
Ottumwa recently. Mr.. Blair is com
mercial agent at Cincinnati and this
promotion comes as a reward for the
careful and faithful service he has ren.
dered the company in that city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
DEFENDS pEs MONIES.
President of State Board of Health
Saws Stories Are Unfounded.

Says Stories Are Unfounded.
Des Moines. Feb. 24-Dr. A. M. Linn,
president OF the state board of health,
says that the stories about the small
po8 in Des Moines have been greatly
magnifed and are caused by the pub
lie methods taken by the city to eradi-
cate the disease. Business is not in
terrupted and traffic is following the
usual lines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
KEMPKER PLACED
oTTUMWA PRIEST CHANGED BY
THE BISHOP.
Goes to Bauer, Marion County by Or
der of Bishop Cosgrove, of Daven.
port-Is Succeeded by Father
Hoppman, of St. Paul.

Davenport, Feb. 24.-(special)-
Father J. F. Kempker, pastor of st.
Mary's Catholic church, Ottumwa, goes
to Bauer Qa.) by order of Bishop Cos
grove of this city. Father Kempker
was recently succeeded by Father
Hoppman, of st. Paul, Lee county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
FIFE ASSERTS INNOCENCE.
placed on Trial for Murder of Million.
airn Richardson,

airc Ricfardson.
ST. Joseph. Mo-, Feb. 24.-Stewart
Fife, wealthy young man of "a
years. was placed on trial for his life
at Savannah. Mo-, today. He is charg-
ed with shooting to death Frank Rich
ardson, the millionaire merchant. at
the home of the latter on Christmas
eve. one year ago. He says he is in
nOcent
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
STRIKE is OFF.
Brewery Employees Conclude to Con
tinue at Work.

Cincinnati, Feb. 24.-The threatened
strike of brewery employees which was
expected to become effectiveJ this
morning failed. AT the last moment
the men refused to go enmasse. AT
some of the breweries as many as half
the employees refused to work. At 9th
ers fully two-thirds were at work and
the remainder are likely to return.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
MAY KILL EACH OTHER

WASHINGTON Feb. 24.Specia The feeling prevails that
the committee privileges in the senate may defer action
the TmanMcLaurin until the close of the session.
thus debaing them from participation in the sessions Gen.
mill be pery is thought likely, that mill
kill the other before the end of the year. Frank San
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
Fighting United States S :
ators are in Deep Disgrace
With President.
TILLMAN is sNUBBED
Executive Withdraws His Invitation to
the South Carolina Fire Eater to At.
tend Dinner in Prince Henry's Honor
Tonisht-DueI Is Possible.

Washington, Feb 24.-President
Pro TEN Frye gave instructions to the
clerks of the senate today that the
names of Senators Tillman and Nc
Laurin must not be called on the roll
calls until further notice. This prac,
tically suspends the senators from all
senatorial functions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
COMMISSION PLANS TO
AVERT EXPLOSIONS
"RILLY" EMERSON is DEAD.
Once Famous Minstrel Dies in Power

ty at Boston.
Boston, Mass, Feb. 24.-"Billy" En-
erson, the famous minstrel, is dead
here at a cheap hotel from complica-
tion of diseases which finally ended in
consumption. Emerson's last days
were filled with poverty and suffering,
but his courage was grand and his
pride strong. a
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-25
yILAURlN
y SUSPENDED
SlxTY-FoUR KILLED.

Over Half Hundred Die in Fight in
South America.
Cettinje, Montenegro, Feb. 24-Six-
ty-four men are reported to have been
killed and wounded during fighting on
the Montenegrian frontier, between
Albanians and Turkish regular troope.
The trouble was due to the recent as
sassination of an Albanian chief. The
fighting continues.
IN c API [ A |
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-02-20
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A Pleasant Lemon Tonic

prepa ed f he trt sh iuitt..f en-
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Convince Yourself that Ely's

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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-02-20
Hn Up~To~Date System Of Water Works.

To parties living out of the city where they do not have the
advantage of city water works and wishing a good substantial and
cheap system we would advise them to talk the matter over with the
John Slaughter Co. Mr.. Slaughter has just pit in a pneumatic tank
system for Mr.. 7. B. Pierce, at Warsaw, N. G. and the following
letter received by him this m orniog speaks for itself:
JOHN SLAUGHTER, ESQ, Goldsboro, \. @, Warsaw, n; G, Dec. Is
Dear Sir:-Everything about the plumbing job works c. Z. The en-
tire water system is Just perfect and cannot be beat11givese 90 trouble at
ALL and 10 very hard to pump; lbs pressure does the workaand 10 lbs
will raise water 90 # high; When I first filled the tank, ebodtewo weeks
o after putting in about 100 gallons of water. / pumped in N sir pres
sure of 5 pounds which consumed time of one hand about p hour only
but. much to my establishment, have never had to renew this power; the
compressed air seems to retain its elasticity. l keep the h tank only one
ing have 100 to 200 gallons pumped in; which s a small Job, about half
hour. and this lasts until next morning, the. compressed ar would force
every gallon out of the tank. If had your business would put 1000 OF
them il this State alone under guarantee of giving perfect satisfaction.
Yours truly. THOS. i. PElRCE.
uo,sgf sf25aT,Ha The John Slaughter Go
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KS.

To our friends end customers, we beg to return our sincere
thanks for the generous pa ronage given us the past year. We have
tried to serve you to the best of our ability: that we may have failed
in some instances we do not doubt; but we have done the best we
could.
We regret very much tha we had to cut quite a number of our
Chr stuas eel 1y ord s jus half in order to give every one who
had placed ordrs Nth Us &c cry for dinner. The fault in this in
stance wa net .urs, but va due 20 failure of the Transportation
Comp ny TO deliver the goods that he'd been shipped us, and [ thank
you kindly for all wing u to cut your order and make SO little COM
plant
Our tra}e the p st season has been better than before, and what
is most gra ifying to me is the TACT hat more attention has been
paid 10 quality than heretofore.
Aga thanking you for you patronage, and soliciting a continu-
aoce O. same, and wishing y u a very happy ad prosperous New
Year, I remain, Yours very truly,
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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-02-20

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