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Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02
SALAZAR IS INDIGNANT.
liovenOr Of Panama Says tho United statea
Is Attempting to Assume Authority
Over Colombia.

Panama, Colombia, Sept 26.--Trafflc
across the isthmus Is free and part
of the revolutionary army having
retreated to Aqua Dulce, the danger
OF battle on the isthmus rs be-
lieved to be removed. In communl-
cation sent to Commander Mclean,
Of the United States cruiser Cincin-
natl, Gov salazar says that he is de-
sirous Of having pointed out to him
q single case where the lives or prop
erty of foreigners have been men
aced and consequently he holds that
the landing Of the United States
marines was not justified. He says
he considers it an attempt to assume
the sovereignty Of Colombia and
states that he will hold Commander
Mclean responsible for whatever
may happen as the result OF the ma
rines landing. In the meanwhile 25o
American marines remain here to
protect American interests.
Marines Cannot Be Withdrawn.
Washington, Sept. 26.-Secretary
Moody was more fully advised Of
the situation on the isthmus yester-
day afternoon by another cablegram
from Commander Mclean at Colon.
The commanders report was to the
effect that conditions on the isthmus,
while not seriously disturbed now,
are such that the United States forces
at present there cannot be with
drawn or diminished.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02

demonstrated his fitness to serve In
official capacity by frequent service as
trustee and treasurer OF Center town
ship and as member Of Detroit dis
trict's school board for several years.
He is prompt, vigilant and earnest
in the public's weliare-a man who
can be trusted, who will "stand with.
out hitching" anywhere.
In Jake" Schneider er-everybody 80
calls him--the Republicans have not
only nominated an old settler and a
man we'll fitted candidate for treasurer,
but they have honored man who
has been Republican S65 days in the
year. He has worked for the Repub-
lican tickets OF Dickinson county for
nearly 40 years, has voted them and
has stood up for the Republican prin-
ciples.
In none Of this time has he been
holding saaried office nor has he
been candidate for one, " is right
and proper that he should be recog-
nized and complimentcd by vote
which will represent the entire
strength Of the Republican party OF
this county which will mean election
by big majority. Vote for }. j.
Schneider for treasurer.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02
BRIBERY IS CHARGED.


Scranton, Pa, Sept. 27.--Dlstrict
President Nichols accuses Michael
Grimes, an ex-mine foreman, of be-
Ing at the head of a movement inau-
gurated by the coal companies to
bribe a number Of mine workers To-
calls for $S,5OO apiece to vote to re-
turn to work. Mr.. Nichols declares
at the close of his statement that
bis "informants stand ready to prove
their assertions in court" Mr..
Grimes denies the Nichols statement
and the coal companies also say 1t
Is not true.
Soldiers Weld salutary Influence.
Philadelphia, Sept. 27.-No disturb
ances Of moment occurred in the
strike region yesterday. There was
o small riot at Centralia, in the
southern end Of Columbia county,
where some strikers attacked non
union men who were on their way
to the mines and Sheriff Knorr asked
Gov. Stone to send troops to quell
the disturbance. Thus for no troops
have been sent, In the Lackawanna
and Wyoming valleys universal quiet
prevails and the soldiers were mot
called upon to suppress disorder
while at Forest City, Susquehanns
county, the extreme northern end
Of the anthracite coal belt, tho pres
snce Of the soldiers has had the ef'
feet OF aweing the rioters.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02

Success OF after life.
Mr.. Towner came to Dickinson
county in the fall Of 1898 and has
taken prominent place in the Dick
inson county bar as well as being &C.
tive in the community's affairs other
wise. For three years be has been
secretary Of the county Sunday school
association and vice president Of the
Allen Commercial college, lecturing
on commercial law in that institution
last winter. He has probably made
more addresses of various kinds at
Dickinson county gatherings in the
past four years than any two men in
the county. He is pleasing speaker
and a Republican from the ground
up. He has been councilman for
the Fourth ward Of this city for two
years and is now president Of the
council, a fine honor. Mr.. Towner's
steady advance in his profession and
the growing esteem in which he has
been held make certain his eminent
fitness for county attorney The
Dickinson county voters should be
proud to give him an overwhelming
maiority. It is a credit to the Re-
publican party 10 honor such men.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02

The Republicans have always taken
pride in their choice oi candidates
for county attorney, making ita po'hl
to nominate lawyers thoroughly quail
ifsd in every respect to look after the
countys lsga interests This cam
psign is no exception Tor in G. G.
Yowuer they have chosan an attor.
ney fitted in every way for the posi-.
tion. Mr.. Towner is a native Kapsan,
having been. born on farm in Riley
county, and attended the State Agri-
cultural college, and later graduated
after a four years course in the State
Normal school, ,Emporia. After that
he completed his law studies by grad
uating in the law department OF
! the State University, giving him an
admirable equipment for bis profess
SION, For si- years he taught school,
three Of them being superintendent
Of the city schools Of Mankato, coun'
ty seat of Jewell county. He was
elected for the fourth term but re-
signed to take up bis professional
work. He deserves especial credit
for making his own way through col
lege, selling books in summers to pay
bis way. Such young men have the
right kind OF stuff in them to make a
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02
wouId b Indian Citizens.

Ardmore, I. T., Sept. 29.-The Mis-
sissippi- -Choctaw Indian citizenship
claimants met here Saturday night
and effected a permanent organlza-
tion under the name Of the Missis-
sippi- -Choctaw association, adopted
bylaws and elected permanent off,
GERS. The object is to have Its right
full claimants admitted to citizenship
To do this counsel will be employed
and representatives in congress next
session asked for favorable lesisls-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02
Union Pacific Promotions.

K. S. Breidensteiu, the popular
clerk and day operator Of the Union
Pacific office, goes to Beloit tomorrow
to act as agent for two months. This
is q deserved promotion for a most
capable railroad man. J. W. Athy,
the well-liked night operator, steps
up to the day position and C. D. Cum
ningham comes here as night operator
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02
Another Kenney Suit.

Anna Waters Of Solomon has
brought suit against Robert Keuney
In the Justices court At Solomon.
The charge Is somewhat serious
one and the preliminary will be in
Justice Sheahsn's court next Satur.
day.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02

Guthrie, Ok, Sept. 3o.-A telephone
message from Araphoe reports Sc.
rious wreck on the Frisco line from
Enid to Vernon, Tex. The passen-
ger out Of Hobart ran into q herd
Of cattle near Washita junction, de-
railing the engine, killing a number
Of cattle and tearing up the track.
It will be two days before mail and
passenger traffic can be handled over
the road.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02
VICTORY FOR ALGER.
Michigan Republicans lndorse Ex.
Secretary Of War for Senator.
RESULT CANE AFTER HARD FIGHT.
Friends Of Dexter NJ. Ferry Made IN A.
gressive Campaign and In the Conven-
tiOn There Was Much Oratory and
Enthusiastic Partisan Strife.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Sept. Co.
After a long and laborious session,
in which more oratory and enthusi-
astic partisan strife were in evidence
than have been seen in the councils
Of the republican party in this state
for many years, the republican state
convention indorsed the senatorial
candidacy of Gen. Russel A. Alger,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02
TWO BIG MEETINGS.
E. W. Hoch and Henry Allen to Be
III Dickinson.

Chairman Brewer has arranged
for two big Republican meetings in
this county. E W. Hoch Of Marion
will speak at Heriugton on October
16 and Henry Allen, chairman Of
the state board OF charities, will ad-
dress county rally in Abilene DC.
tober 21. Other meetings are being
arranged.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1902-10-02
Wet for Sewer. Building.

The pipe and brick taken to the
south end OF the sewer outlet last
week are under water, owing to the
rivers high stage. Nothing is doing
now on sewer construction.-too wet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

of spreading fire would be added to
the awful work of the food. But the
brave boys of the fire department, dis
regarding their personal safety, as
many as could managed to reach the
place, and standing in the torrent of
water waist deep, fought the fire until
they had it extinguished, and saved
much property from destruction. 1t
was some of the best work ever done
by the fire department
1t is impossible to minutely describe
the condition of the other streets in
the food district, for here the worst
damage was done. Everywhere
houses, barns, trees, lumber, wagons,
fences, walks, etc. were carried off,
piling up against trees and houses.
Lower Broadway, Main and Water
streets, as we'll as Day street, suffered
heavily, and in this section there
were dozen or more houses wrench
ed from their foundations and carried
until they lodged against trees or other
houses, while barns, sheds, etc. filled
the streets and yards on all sides.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

with terrific force. j. d. Hawes
barn was jammed up against the
corner of Mrs. Haskell's house, de-
molishing one side of the latter,
everything was piled up in confusion,
and nearly every residence was filled
with mud and water, as were they
throughout the remainder of the path
way of the flood.
On Washington street M. I. Torsen's s
and d. A. Reeds barn came together
and lodged and the street was filled
with debris of all kinds, as we'll as
the side streets. L. j. Anderson s
barns were undermined ON the south
end, and part of them fell into the
stream, and were carried off. The
bridge on this street is the only one
in the city which remains. Here is
where the damage was done to the
business section of town. The water,
mud and slime filled the business
houses of Tracy & Riley, Riley &
Baker, Peter Johnson, L. r. Fish,
Ingvoldstad & Co., A. j. Francisco,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

the big railroad bridge, as we'll as the
wagon bridge, picked up the railroad
track and ties like SO much paper,
and twisting them all out of shape,
carried them a distance of forty rods.
Almost everything not stationary and
much that was, was carried along, fill
ing houses and cellars with the filthy
water and mud On Mechanic street
the flood began to get on its work of
destruction, taking away the bridge,
a barn or two, the wood in Owen
Rooneys woodward, etc. but moved
no houses from foundations.
Across to River street the torrent
rushed, where the damage grows more
intense. This bridge is also gone, M.
B. Ousley's residence was picked up
and carried off its foundation, being
stopped by tree, barns were moved,
fences, walks, and everything NOV
able carried away.
On Winnebago street the damage is
much greater, the bridge having been
carried away, walks, barns, outbuild-
ings, fences, ETC., sweeping across
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

seemed unable to help himself, and
the water washed him out of her arms
into the food. He was not found
again until the water receded. 1t is
the belief that he died from heart
disease while under so great excite
ment, and his wife being unable to
carry him into the house, he was lost
in the water. Mrs. Carver succeeded
in getting into the house. The other
death was the three year old child of
Charles Clark, living near the Mil
waukee tracks, east of the turn table.
They were carrying the children from
the house, and his wife had this child
in her arms when she was swept off
her feet and lost her hold ON the baby
The remains were found in a mass of
debris at the Milwaukee freight depot.
Mr.. Clark succeeded in getting the
remainder of the family into a tree,
and binding himself to its trunk wait
ed until they were able to get to a
place of safety. While the city deep
ly mourns with the bereaved ones the
loss of these two lives, yet all rejoice
that the deaths were not more num-
erous, amid so many miraculous
escapes. 1t is the common belief that
if the flood had happened in the day
time scores of lives would have been
lost, as so many children and men
away from their homes would have
attempted to reach them and have been
swept to death in the raging torrent,
and others would have tried to make
their way to places of safety, but to
be lost in the waters.
1t is difficult matter to accurately
describe the path of the flood through
the city. Starting at the stock yards
south of town the entire lower part of
the city was inundated, covering a
space about quarter of mile in
width. In fact all the city. east and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28
WORK OF RECONSTRUCTION BEGUN
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY THROUGHOUT CITY AND COUNTY CUD
ING RAILROADS AND BRIDGES NEARLY $500,OOO MEN,
WOMEN AND CHILDREN WORKING DAY AND
NIGHT TO REBUILD THE CITY.

in previous floods, and the danger
to life and property small, set about
to stop up cellar windows, free horses
and COWS from the barns, etc. but
when the water came, it was so sud
den that all were penned in wherever
they happened to be- Most of the
citizens took refuge in the upper story
of their houses, but there are scores of
instances where residents of one story
houses stood upon tables, beds, ETC.
until the flood had subsidized.
Soon after daylight the water had
gone down sufficient to commence the
work of rescue and relief. Men,
women and children from every walk
and station of life joined in the bur-
den of clearing away the wreckage,
assisting persons in perilous positions
to places of safety, getting horses and
COWS out of barns which had foated
away, and doing the preliminary work
most necessary before the organ ized
work of reconstruction began. Scarce
ly an able bodied person in the city
failed to do his or her share in reliey-
ing the suffering and destitute, and
before noon all were provided with
the necessities of life, and those not
able to work cared for. Then began a
systematic plan of relief. Men OF
every trade and profession assisted
their unfortunate townspeople. A
hundred and seventy-five students
came down from Luther College attir-
ed in working clothes and went to
work with might and main, accom-.
plishing much good,so that before
night came the work of reconstruction
was rapidly progressing.
The great wonder to all is that in
so dire calamity and so many mar.
row escapes but two lives were lost.
Many fled to places of safety, and
many others were caught by the flood
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

Arneson & Hokaasen, the Jennisch
saloon and blacksmith shop, the
National hotel, A. A. Chandler &
Son, ole Viger's harness shop, +. ].
Helwig's cigar manufactory, and the
Gund Brewing Co., running all perish
able stock and damaging floors, fur
niture, etc. to large extent. The
new building which l.. l.. Couse is
erecting was also greatly damaged
A. A. Chandler & Son had the day
before unloaded two cars of lime in
their warehouse next to A. j. Fran
cisco's, and this caught fire. For a
short time it seemed that the horrors
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

while rescuing children and unfortun-
ate ones, as we'll as while attempting
to relieve dumb brutes that We're
imprisoned in barns, or struggling in
the water. One of our esteemed
citizens, Mr.. John Carver, thus lost
his life while attempting to get his
chickens out of danger. He was
awakened by his wife and going into
the yard returned to the house with
a basket of chickens. Again he went
out. and when returning stumbled
over the pump. His wife attempted
to assist him into the house, when the
water struck them. At this period he
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

south of Dry Run, except that upon
the hills, was flooded, covering the
entire space between Dry Run and the
railroad tracks, and half block
further on either side, west of Wash
ington street. East of this all the
residences were caught except those
we'll up on the side of Pleasant hill
1t is still more difficult to mention
even greater part of those who
suffered, and we must be content to
tell only of those whose misfortunes
have been related to u.s. The food
began to do its damage to the city at
the stock yards, where it washy out
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

Here the Bucknell, Waterbury, Nc
Kay, Marsh and Bulger residences
were, which are described elsewhere,
as we'll as many others.
In the barnyard of the Stiles Hotel
three horses, belonging to the U. s.
/ Express Co., Linneyold & Ode and a
stranger, were caught by the food and
drowned before any assistance could
reach them. Seven horses belonging
to Erick Anderson in the old DR..
Whitbeck barn ON Main street were
turned loose and made their escape to
places of safety. In the Volding barn,
in the National Hotel yard, there
were number of fine horses, and for
time it seemed that all would be
lost. However, men crawled upon
the top of shed and with a rope
lowered man, who cut the halters
and the horses were turned out and
rescued themselves.
The three lumber yards suffered
ICAbChslNC IOoSCc. ilC llOob VI IellCy
& Bakers stock was inside their shed,
which is damaged only by the mud
and water foot or two above the
floor. A large number of shingles
which were piled in the west end of
the yard were carried away, however,
with loss estimated from $3.50 to
$1,000. Ingvolstad & Co. could hardly
recognize their yard next morning
The water swept down large piles of
lumber which filled the yard outside
the sheds, overturned desks, etc. in
the Office, broke glass doors, soaked
mouldings, carvings, etc. and the
yard was filled with mud and slime.
Their loss will reach about $1,000
The Wilbur Lumber Co. are heavy
losers, but if the posts for their new
shed had not been set, it is believed
the entire yard would have been swept
away. These kept the lumber in
place. However, large amount of
lumber was piled outside the yard
near the railroad track, and this was
scattered about promiscuously. 1t
struck Z. J. Riley's barn, and took
that with it, lodging the mass between
the Riley and Schulze houses, where
debris of every nature collected and
piled up The loss to the Wilbur
Lumber Co. is estimated at $2500
Perhaps no one firm or person has
suffered as much as Tracy q Riley.
Their stock which was moved into the
Jennisch building ON Broadway while
their new store was being built, is
practically a total loss. The water
was about four feet high in the build
ing, and everything under it is spoil.
ed. Two car loads of flour, a large
quantity of sugar, etc. had lately been
received, and nothing but small
part of the -four, some canned an6
shelf goods were saved. Their loss il
stock is easily $1,000, besides the Loss
of their business. They have beer
disposing of what little was left fol
whatever they could get for it, anc
have not yet decided whether to con
tinue business or not, They will an
nounce as to this later. r. III. Trac,
! went down to the store early to see /
J the storm was doing any damage
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

A week ago last night Decorah was
prominently the best city of its size
in the state of Iowa. It's we'll kept
streets and sidewalks, its handsome
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-05-28

residences, its many beautiful drive
ways, shaded avenues and handsome
lawns were the pride of all its
citizens. It's people were thrifty,
prosperous and happy. Everyone was
proud of their home, their business
and their neighbors; ON every hand
were expressions of felicity and good
cheer, and Decorah seemed destined to
make enormous strides in the rapid
march of progress.
A week ago this morning wreckage
and ruin ran rampant on all sides.
The awful wave of water which
swept down upon the city about 8 80
O'Clock Wednesday morning, bearing
death and destruction in it's pathway,
receding disclosed scene at daylight
which cannot be depicted with words.
Practically half the city had been in
undated with flood of water which
carried with it houses, barns, fences,
sidewalks, bidges, trees, in one con-
glomorate mass. Most of the houses
in the flooded district which remained
upon their foundations, were filled
several feet high with water, which
in receding left coating several
inches deep of thick Shiny mud and
filth, running carpets, furniture, floors
and walls. Every cellar was filled
with water, and deposit of mud and
slime which soon sent forth stencil
that pervaded the very atmosphere
1t was an awful scene; the most dire
catastrophy that has ever. befallen our
city and county.
An unusually hard rain had been
falling during the night, which filled
the banks of Dry Run to overtlowing,
'and the high water brought with it
debris of every nature, which swept
out the bridges, track, etc. all the
way to Conover. This wreckage COM
ing down Dry Run, lodged against the
railroad bridge near the Standring
farm, where i'll very short time, a
lake was formed which filled the bed
between the two hills. Soon this dam
and bridge gave way, and coming
down with awful force, struck the pile
railroad bridge near the stock yards.
The water was constantly rising, and
soon took out the latter bridge, and
was upon us. With deafening roal
it swept through the city, covering al
of the lower part from two to eight
feet in depth. The night watchmer
upon learning of its approach rang tn,
fire bell and caused the fire whistle tc
be blown, so that practically all tn,
city was awake when the flood strucl
it, some fifteen minutes after tn,
alarm was given. Some betook them
selves at once to places of safety, bu
the great majority not thinking tina
the water would be any higher. thar