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Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25

Chicago Tribune: well, Riggsy. how are
you making it? Got a situation yet?"
Nav! Nuttn. but a job"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25

Cleveland Plain Dealer: THE sultan OF
Bascolod wants to fight Uncle Sam"
81 don't see how he can"
why can't hep"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25

Baltimore News: And do you take a
great deal OF exercise -" we asked a man
with the phenomenal Muscular Develop
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25

Because there is no place for him TO go
and get a reputation"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-25

PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
AN iowAN DIES
DR.. William NJ. Heardshear Expires at
Home IN As,es.

Dr.. William NJ 6eardshear Expires at
Hons In Ames.
Ames. Aug 6~Dr. William Beard
shear, president OF the Iowa State Ag-
ricultural college, died this morning as
the result Of nervous prostration.
Wlliam Miller Beardshear was one
Of the most widely known educators
"a Iowa. He had national reputation
and occupied the position of vice-presi.
dent Of the National Educational asso.
citation, of which body he was presi-
dent until but recently. 1t was at the
sessions Of the National Educational
association being held in the city of
Minneapolis few weeks ago that
President Beardshear was stricken
with nervous prostration. He tried to
rally and carry out his duties as pre-
siding officer of that body, but was
compelled to give up and go to the
hospital.
President Beardshear was perhaps,
best known in Iowa through his labors
as head of the state college of agricul-
ture and mechanic arts. He occupied
this position since 1891. He was born
at Dayton, Ohio, November 7, 1850,
making him now nearly fifty-two years
of age. He spent his boyhood on the
farm. and afterwards was educated at
Otterbein university of Ohio. There
he took the degrees Of A. NJ and LII.
d. He also studied at Yale. Presi-
dent Beardshear was president of
Western College at Toledo, Qa.,) from
1881 to 1889. During that year he be-
came superintendent of the Des
Moines city schools, which position he
occupied until he resigned to accept
the presidency of the Iowa State col
lege. During the year 1894 he was
president of the Iowa State Teachers
association and since 1897 he has been
United States Indian commissioner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
LOSS Will Reach $4,000. Partially
Insured.
BUCKET BRIGADE SAVES THE PLACE
Seven Buildings Are in Ashes-lmpos-
sibIe to Obtain Detailed List of
Losses and nsurance-Town Awak-
ened to Peril by Clap of Thunder.

Lucas, Aug. 5.-(Special) Fire
caused by lightning striking Verneers
butcher shop, situated on the main
business street here this morning, de-
stroyed seven business houses, taking
practically the whole business district
of the little town. The loss will exceed
TALLY covered by insurance.
During the electrical storm betwer
] and 2 o'clock this morning. the whole
town was aroused by an unusually
loud clap of thunder, and the people
rushed to their doors and windows
to see the building occupied by Ver-
neer's meat market already in flames.
There was considerable wind and this
famed the blaze and allowed it to
spread to the other buildings ON the
street and caused general confagra-
ton. 1t was useless to attempt to save
the structures by means of the eff
forts of volunteer bucket brigades, and
message was hurried to Charlton for
the fire department of that place. 1t
arrived as soon as possible but was
too late to be of service. "a @
Seven buildings, in all, fell before the
fierce flames, the principal business
street being Quilted by the fire. In ad.
dition to the meat market, where the
lightning struck, the drug store ~ of
John Beaman. Thompson's millinery
store, Graves drug store, Fleming S
jewelry store. Pascoe's restaurant, and
the Mutual Telephone Co. Office were
all destroyed. 1t is impossible at this
time to obtain list of the exact loss
es and amounts of insurance, as the
whole town is much excited
The principal business street
of what was yesterday g
thriving little town, today lies in
ashes and the people must depend
largely on outside sources for supplies
until new buildings are erected. 1t is
thought that most Of the burned struc.
lures will be replaced soon.
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presence is not determined by analys

is
We are further assured that ty
pnoid fever is alike absent; at the
same time chemical examination can
never make such determination. A
chemical analysis, if complete, might
show condition favorable or unfav-
orable to typhoid, but never its pres
ence or absence. A water supply can
be, highly contaminated with typhoid
fever, and no suspicion of such con-
tamination be detected by chemical
analysis Some of the greatest ty-
phoid fever epidenics have had their
origin in water that was above sus-
picion from chemical standpoint
The true criterion is the source of the
water and It's bacterial contents.
In 1899 an epidemic of typhoid few
er struck Philadelphia in which there
were over 10000 reported cases, with
a frightful mortality; yet chemical
analysis Of the water did not show a
bad condition. The same is true of
other noted outbreaks of this disease;
consequently it is grave error to as
sure the public that the water is free
from typhoid fever with practically
no data for such conclusion.
Boil the Water.
The safeguard for the user Is to
boil the water, or what is just as well,
heat to point just short of boiling;
then cool without adding ice directly
to the water. This removes the dan
ger. Disease germs that are carried
in water are easily killed by heat; in
fact, temperature less than boiling
will quickly destroy them. One of the
erroneous conclusions based on thu
recent report was that boiling did no
good. This is absolutely contrary to
the teachings of modern hygiene and
bacteriology. The teachings of sani-
tarians over the entire civilized world
is. when the water is bad, boil it.
Typhoid fever gets into city water
supplies by the overflow of sewers or
cesspools, or high waters Overlooking
such contaminated places. In either
event, unless the water is properly fl
tered, the diseases are spread. At
present we have had high water that
has overflown the country surround
ing the streams, and chance for infec-
ton OF the water is therefore multi,
piled. Cesspools have been overflown
and the contents washed into the
streams, and the present system of fill
tering is not sufficient to remove all
the contamination. 1t is very evident,
without any meteorological or chem,
ical examination, that the filters are
far from perfect; consequently the
use of the water is fraught with the
greatest danger.
Colon Bacili in the Water.
A meteorological examination of the
water shows an abundance of the col
on bacilli While this organism does
not produce disease of itself, yet 1t
shows the most serious contaminated
condition of the water; that is, contain
ination from sewers, cesspools and
privy vaults; and the instruction given
above to boil the water should be en-
phasized. l am assured by DR.. Hoff,
man. who has likewise examined the
water, that the colon bacilli are abund-
ant. Eli Grimes, NJ. ID.
Bacteriologist Iowa State Board OF
| Health
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
loWA'S MUSICAL ABILITY.
State Worlds Fair Commission to Give
Iowa Artists Prominent Parts.

st. Louis, Aug. 5.-The Iowa Worlds
Fair commission has determined that
Iowa musical artists shall take prom.
inent part in The exhibit from that
state and have them present attract
i've concerts, afternoon and evening,
in the Iowa building on the Worlds
Fair grounds. 1t is proposed that on
Iowa day at the great exposition the
progress that music is making in the
Hawkeye state shall be shown by an
Iowa orchestra, conducted by an Iowa
man, with Iowa soloists, and playing
exclusively Iowa compositions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
LOCAL.
Notice-Proof of Will.

State of Iowa. Wapello County, s.. In
the District Court.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that an instru-
ment in writing. purportlng to be the last
will and testament of Catharine Fahy, de-
ceased. was this day produced, opened and
read by the undersigned, and that have
fixed Mondny, the 18th day of August,
1902. MS the day for hearing proof in rela-
ton thereto.
Witness my official signature with the
seal of said Court here,o affixed. this
18th day of June, 1902.
II. w. Michael Clerk District Court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
FIND MUCH eAcILLl.
Des Moines River Found to Be Con-
terminated.

The disquieting information reaches
this city from Des Moines that the wa
ter in the Des Moines river is totally
unfit for the use of families, according
to archaeological examination made
by DR.. Eli Grimes, bacteriologist of the
Iowa state board of health, and his as
sistant, DR.. Hoffman. This being true
in the capital city, it will also hold in
Ottumwa and according to DR.. ]. F..
Herrick, physician of the city board
of health, the people of Ottumwa
should take all the possible precaution
in the use of the water for the preser-
walton of the health of the city.
According to the examination made
by Dr. Grimes, it is declared that the
contain Colon bacilli and that the
greatest precaution should be main
tanned to prevent an epidemic of ty-
phoid and malaria fevers. Concerning
the situation in this city DR.. Herrick
states that not only should there be
the greatest care in the use of the
river water, but also in the water that
is secured from the wells in the low
lands. for it is stated that this water
is as dangerous to the health of the
persons using it as that coming from
the river.
DR.. Herrick states that there has
been no analysis made of the water at
this place, but that the people have
been informed as to the direful results
that are apt to follow dereliction on
the part of the consumers in this mat
ter.
5 DR.. Grimes Report.
The report of DR.. Grimes states full
| ly and clearly the situation. 1t is ap-
| pended in full
Since the recent high water so much
| interest has been aroused over our
city water supply that information con-
corning the purity or impurity of the
water is eagerly sought by the public.
Some recent reports have been pub
| lished on the subject These reports
are so manifestly misleading that the
public should be given timely word
of warning concerning the true condi.
dition of the water, and not deluded in
| to false sense of safety, as the re
cent reports are wont to do
! To condemn the water of Des
Moines as absolutely dangerous when
there is no positive evidence would be
unfair, not only to the people at large
| but to the commercial interests of the
city in general as well as that of the
water company; but when the water is
bad, as is the case now, the usel
should be so informed, that he may
take the necessary precautions tt
avert sickness.
| Chemical analysis Does Not Show
A chemical analysis of water cal
throw no light on the presence or alb
sence of malaria. The report recent.
published states that there is no ma
laria, when it is absolutely impossible
i by any analysis to make such deter
mination. Observation and experience
have taught that malaria is in som
/ way a water-borne disease. but it
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
his IS j a
z G. !
Frank P. HOFFMAN,
DRUGGIST.

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shown as regarding this case conclusively
prove that the sufferer as shown in this
photo, taken before treatment, was cleared
Of all faint of the disease by D. D. D., the
wonderful new prescription for skin afec-
tons.
! have never known anything more
wonderful In medicine than the work of
this remedy. Cases cured since 1 have
been handling it have fully equaled the
record of it shown me before taking it for
sale.
It can be depended upon fully. Price, 81
per bottle. Money refunded in all cases if
not satisfied with results after trying bot
tie of it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
VESSELS CRASH OFF RoNDEAu.
City Of Venice Ramed by the seeuin
Sinks Within Fifteen Minutes.

Sinks Within Fifteen Minutes.
Cleveland, Aug. 5.-The steamers
City of Venice and Seguin collided
bow on off Rondeau, Ontario. last
night. The former sank almost in
stantly. The Seguin is in the harbor
here now and the steamer City of Chi
cage arrived here early today with a
number of the survivors of the wreck.
The Fatalities.
The mate, Waterman and fireman of
the City of Venice were drowned.
The Injured.
John Sullivan. a mate, was probably
fatally injured.
]. A. McDougal, sheboygan,
Mich.
Louis Hubecker, sheboygan, Mich.
George Weir, Buffalo.
Cause of Collision Unknown.
The cause of the collision is I'M
known. There was no fog whatever
and the night was fairly clear. The
lights Of the City of Venice were burn
ing brightly To this the crew and
passengers all will testify.
ne Mate Will MOT ak.
The second mate of the Seguin, w.
A. Lavinge, who was on watch, refuses
absolutely to give any information as
to the way the accident happened
which occurred shortly after mid,
night.
The First Warning.
The first that was known that any.
thing had happened was by the terri
BILE crash, which brought both boats al
most to a standstill. The Seguin had
struck the Venice fairly amidships
and plowed its way half through the
boat.
Passengers Alarmed,
The crew and passengers aboard
both boats heard the tearing of the
timber mingled with calls for help
from those already on deck
Rush Made for Deck.
All those who were sleeping rushed
out on deck and there was frightful
panic for time.
Life Boats Manned.
Capt. Broderick ran on deck in his
sleeping robes and Immediately called
to the men to man the life boats. The
members of the crew who had not been
hurt rushed to his assistance and in
five minutes they had a boat in the
water.
Vessel Sinke Rapidly.
The City Of Venice went down in
very deep water in less than fifteen
minutes after the collision occurred.
Seeuin Goes to Port.
After standing by for an hour the
Seguin headed for Cleveland with the
survivors.
$4,000 Loss.
The City of Venice was wooden
vessel 301 feet long with 40 foot
beam. She was owned by the McGraw
Transportation Co., of Bay City, Mich.
and was valued at $175,000.
Disabled Schooner Saved.
New York, Aug. 5.-The steamer
Sardegna arrived in port this morning
with a small two-masted American
schooner, Notice, of Providence, r. l..
from Bravo, G. v. l., in tow with six
ty-four persons on board. The mate
of the Notice said that Captain Ram
os, who was lost overheard is though
to have committed suicide. The yes
sci was disabled and short of proyis
ions. The Sardegna found her drift
ing about helplessly from the effects
of a severe storm and after providing
| the schooner with provisions took he
in tow. OF the sixty-four passenger.
and srew eleven were women. Al the
passengers were natives of the Captt
de Verde Islands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Notice-Proof of Will.

State of Iowa. Wapelo County. %. In
the District Court
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that an instrument
in writing. purporting to be the last will
and testament of NJ. A. Parker, deceased,
was this day produced. opened and read by
the undersigned and that have fixed Mon
day, the 18th day of August, 1902, as the
day for hearing proof in relation thereto
Witness my official signature with the
seal of said Court hereto affixed this
18th day of July. 1902.
II. w. Michael. Clerk District Court
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Notice-Proof of Will.

state of Iowa, wapello County, IS. In
the District Court
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice il hereby given that an instru-
ment in writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of D. II. Michael, de-
ceased was this day produced, opened
have hxed Monday the 18th Day Of August,
1902, as the day for hearing proof in rela-
ton thereto.
Witness my official signature with the
seal of said Court hereto affixed, this
22nd day of July, 1902.
H. w. Michael, Clerk District Court
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
HOMESEEKER'S
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
Southern
Railway
to points in

to points in
Alabama, Georgia, Florida,
North and South Carolina,
Kentucky, Mississippi, Tenn
essee and Virginia on
Iaesdays-dlay soth, lime ,yd
3 and 18TH, July Istaad 18Th, Aug.
stu and roth, Sept. Snd and I6fh,
oct. 7h and Psi
at the very low rate of one fare
for the round trip, plus $500.
Tickets are good going fifteen
days, and for stop-over south of
the Ohio river, with final limit
for return of twenty-one days
from date of sale.
For information about rates,
etc, call on your nearest ticket
agent, or write
J. S. MCCULLOUGH,
N. w. P. a., 225 Dearborn ST.,
Chicago, Ill.
For information about farm
lands, business locations, etc.,
etc., write
J. +. OLSON,
Ag't Land and Industrial Dept,
Chicago, Ill.
G. B. ALLEN, A. G. P. A.
Saint Louis, Mo.
!,
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Thieves Stay Wealthy Man.

Lexington, Mo-, Aug. 5.-Geo. w.
Johnson, As years of age, one of the
wealthiest men in this county, was
shot and killed early today by chicken
thieves, whom he surprised in his hen
house. -Four suspects are under arrest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Notice for Proposals for Erection Of
SchooIhouse

Notice is hereby given that proposals for
the erection of one story frame school
house in and for the Independent School
District. No. ], in Highland township,
Wapello county Iowa. will be received by
the undersigned at his office in said dis
trct. in Highland township. Wapello
county, Iowa, (where plans and speciica-
August 80, 1902 at which time the con
tract will be awarded to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder The board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
Dated this 30th day of July, 1902.
JOHN n SHORT Secretary
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Real Estate Agents
A Word to You.

Do you want to know where the next
great land boom will be, and where you
can make plenty of money? If so write
the undersigned for circular telling "All
j. +. MERRY. Asst Genl Pass'r Agt
Illinois Central Railroad, Dubuque, Ia
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07

You can do your own dyeing as well
as a professional, if you use Putnam
Fadeless Dyes. Sold by druggists, 10c
package.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
A GREAT SPEECH.

"Prosperity Is the Issue" May Be Had
For Nothing.
Prosperity is the ISSUE" is the title
of the great speech of United States
Senator Jacob H. Gallinger of New
Hampshire, recently delivered in the
senate at Washington. This speech
has been issued in document form by
the American Protective Tariff League.
Send postal card request for free
copy. Ask for document No. rs. Adj
dress w. F. Wakeman, General Sec.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
y. s.. CHANDLER,
Real Estate Dealer and AlctiOneer

A good list of farms and city prop
erty. Farm Stock and Merchandise
sales conducted and satisfaction guar
anteed Tin cups at free lunch for auc-
ton sales.
l2e West Main ST., Ottnuwa Iowa,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07

A carnival is an excuse for being
uncivilized.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Cataracts Removed.
Cross Eyes Strengthened.

YOUR EYES SHOULD be examined
and fitted with glasses by a compe-
tent specialist, not by glasses pur-
chased at bargain counter. 1t is
Injurious to wear improperly fitted
or poorly made glasses. We are
prepared to examine eyes by the
latest and most accurate methods
and furnish spectacles or eye glass
es of best quality and workmanship.
DISEASES OF CHEST, catarrh Of
head, throat. chronic and sub-acute
diseases of stomach or liver, dis
eases peculiar to men or women,
diseases of blood and skin. Hernia
and rupture positively cured.
1t is the mistake of many to neglect
themselves till too late to receive a.
cure. You cannot afford to do this.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07

A state convention lobby is a hare
place for delegate with weak legs.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-12
DR. EVANS HANGING BACK
Ee Com:s Back at His Pursuers With
 Damage Suit.

Dr. J. M. Evans Of this city is stand ing near the eastern boundary of Ohio with his feet braced against the edge of the great commonwealth of Penn Sylvania. refusing to be dragged or pushed into it. Two weeks ago a re- quisition for him issued by the ~ov- erncr of Pennsylvania was honored by the governor Of Ohio and the extrcdi- tion of the doctor was ordered. It was learned here three days ago that the doctor was still lingering at Youngs- town. Ohio. and that he would not leave there until his enemies had played a etro@ger card thcn thcy h~d yet pro- duCed
 The legal right Of Dr. Evans to stay in Ohio in the face Of the order Of ex- tradition has not yet been established. but neither has it been shown that he can be taken out. According to the latest advices from Youngstown it has not yet been determined whether the probate court or the court of common pleas shall decide this question.
 In the meantime while this question
Arizona republican., 1902-11-12

p. P. Parke~, junior grand deacon; A. D. BarnhaTt senior grand steward; Kaspar Houser, junior grand steward; John Fl. Bowman, grand pursuivant; Y. RoniIlas, grand organist; J. H. Baldwin, grand tyler.
 Yesterday being the first day of the session there was practically nothing done but the routine work of the grand lodge, such as all who might be inter ested are familiar with. This morning the ledge will meet again at 10 o'clock, and at 11:90 will occur the election of officers fer the ensuing year.
 Last evening there was a special scs- sion Of the blue lodge, at which the third degree of masonry was conferred, there being a large attendance Of beth the local membership, the visiting members of the grand lodge and many visiting mascns from different parts of the country who happen to be in the city at this time. After the degrc1 work a banquet was s0rVel in the large banquet hall in the rear of the lodge room. Covers were laid for about 150, and the occasion was one of cE coptional good fellowship.
 The ladies of the Eastern Star who arc in the city to attend the grand chapter cf that fraternity gathered in the commercial hotel plrlors yesterday afternoon at o'clock and escorted by the members of Phoenix chapter were taken for a trolley ride to the capitol and to Eastlake park, and ct the same h2ur today they will meet again in the -ame place and be given q trolley ride .O the Indian school
 The grand chapter R. A. Nj. will meet this afternoon at o'clock, and at D, m. the Grand Commandery K. T. will hold it's annual meeting
 At S:3O tonight Phoenix Chapter No ,. O. E. S.. will hold Q reception in Pythian hall for master Masons and tEeir families, the evenings programme including dancing and refreshments. The grand chapter of the O. F. S. will begin it's annual session in Pythian hall Thursday morning at 9:S0 o'clock. and in the evening will give the initiat0ry work of the lodge in Masonic hall, fol- lowed by refreshments