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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

Mrs Dora Cavanaugh, who had re-
sided on the Comstock for over third
of century, died Monday as result
of a stroke of paralysis. She is sur
vived by two daughters and six grand
children. She was native of Ireland,
aged "a years.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

The engagement of j. M. Fulton and
Miss Theodore Stubs of Reno is an
nounced. Mr.. Fulton is a prominent
railroad man and Miss Stubs is the
eldest daughter of President Stubbs of
the State University.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05
Died.

In Rocklin, Cal, Dec. 8, 1902, after a
lingering Illness, Fannie, beloved wife
of Geo. Hamilton and daughter of M.
j. Blackwell of Carson Valley, aged %
years and days. The deceased leaves
one sister, Mrs. Irene Simpson of Smith
Valley, and four brothers to mourn her
early death.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

We can now furnish our patrons with
green and ripe tomatoes, peppers of all
kinds, cucumber pickles, button onions,
caulifower and the choicest fruits and
vegetables at the lowest prices. We
will attend promptly to all orders.
QUoNG SING YUEN & Co.,
Carson, Nevada. All Sing, Mgr.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05
Clothing.

IF you want to Succeed you
must Dress Right.
My Goods are Right in
Style, Quality and Price.
Give me a trial order and
/ will furnish you with a suit
that you can wear in any
company.
SAM COHN,
Carson, Nevada.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

BY the explosion of the steamer Pro-
greso as she lay at the wharf of the
Fulton Iron Works at Harbor View,
near San Francisco, Wednesday morn
ing probably a dozen men lost their
lives, score were injured and prop
.erty valued at over S20o, 900 was de.
stroyed.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

Aaron Anderson and Miss Maria
Haugner were married at Hobart Mills
Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Peter Swanson, sister of the bride.
After the ceremony sumptuous we'd
ding feast was enjoyed. The bride is
sister of our townsman, Obey Haug-
ner.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

For SALE-At the COURIER office,
secondhand single buggy harness,
practically as good as new. Will go
quick at the price asked. First come,
first served.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

Geo. Brown and Peter Hoffman re-
turned from below yesterday. Mrs.
Brown is still at the hospital in San
Francisco and is getting along nicely.
Mr.. Heitman's daughter is in Santa
Rosa and is also getting along well.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

The Experimental Station Staff of
the State University will hold three
Farmers'. Institutes this winter. The
first will be held at Gardnerville from
the 18th to the 18th of December; the
second at Lovelock, January 30th and
3lst, and the third at Elko, February
27th and 18th.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

Jim Virgins. of Empire has pur-
chased several hundred acres of the
level land lying between Carson and
Empire. Just what he is figuring on
is not known.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

Scarcely a day passes but one or
more mining deals in Nevada are
chronicled. Capital is eager to acquire
promising properties.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05
Born.

In Carson Valley, Nov. 80, 1902, to
the wife of Henry Frevert, son.
In Carson Valley, Dec. 2, 1902, to the
wife of Fritz Helwinkel, adaughter.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

;SW. d. Cottrell of Carson has fine
two-seated, extension-top rockaway
for sale. 1t is practically new and is a
bargain for anyone desiring such car
rage.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

During the last storm three feet of
snow fell ON the Kingsbnry grade sum-
nit, and two feet in Lake Valley.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05
Stops the Cough
and works of the Cold.

Laxative -Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price 25 cents.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05
Church Notice.

There will be Sunday School and
German services at the Lutheran
Church next Sunday morning.
J. F. w. HoRsTMANN, Pastor
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05
To Cure a Cold In one Day

To Cure a Cold IN one Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

This signature is on eysry box of,the genuine
Laxative BrOmo-Q uinine Tablet.
the remedy TINT 90 - y cold in ONE day
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

P. c. WILDER.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-05

is not known.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Guests We're Caught Like Rats in
Trap.
TWO IOWA MEN AMONG THE NUMBER
Smoke suffocates Victims-Lodgers
in Rooms in Top Story Cut Off from
Escape by Blazing stairway-BuiId-
ina Condemned as Fire Trap.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Fourteen per-
sons met death in a fire in the Lin
coin hotel on Madison street at =
O'Clock this morning. All the
have been recovered. Little damage
was done to the hotel. Most OF the
persons met death by suffocation. Sew
eral jumped from the fourth story
window or tried to save themselves
by one of the fire escapes in front of
the building. A narrow staircase lead
ing to all the floors of the structure
was afire, and the dodgers on the top
floor and in the rear building had no
chance for their lives. Firemen and
policemen have condemned the build
ing as fire trap"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Railway Employees to Make
No United Demand.
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Grand Master Morrissey of Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen Says
Men Are Not Contemplating Feder-
alton to Ask Wage Increase.

Cleveland Dec. 4.-Grand Master
Morrissey of the brotherhood of rail
way trainmen. today stated that the
reports emanating from Chicago that
10000 men, represented by the es-
tablished railway organizations, were
forming federation or combination
for The purpose of making a concert
ed demand for increased wages on
the railway companies in the territory
west of Chicago, are not authoritative
aud that no such movement is in con-
temptation. Conferences of represen-
tatives of some classes of railway la
Dor have recently been held in Chlca-
go, but have had no relation to the
formation of plan for united move
ment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Miner Relates Experiences in
Anthracite Coal Field.
A. MATTEY ON STAND
Say He Was Offered Job as Boss if He
Would Quit the Union and on His
Refusal Was Compelled TO Do
Drudsery.

Scranton, Dec. Andrew Mattey,
Slavonian, today testified before the
strike commission that he, formerly
employed by the Coke Brothers, was
president of the local union and was
told by the company that if he quit
the union he would be given a job as
boss. He refused, and later was CIV
en- such bad work that he gave up the
job. He said that he was the means
OF bringing fourteen Slavonians to this
country at the instance of the breaker
boss at the Coke mine. They were
promised $1.1O per day, but received
only 65 to 80 cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
HELD TO GRAND JURY
oTTUMwA BOY MUST STAND
TRIAL.
He and Charlton Lad Are Charged
With AssauIting Girl at Abba
Bond Fixed at $500 Each.
Both Remanded to Jail.

Abba, Dec. 4.-(Special.) ED Glow
er of Charlton and Frank Thornton OF
gia Mcclure a short time ago in Abba,
had their preliminary trial yesterday
before Justice E. R. Wright and were
bound over to the grand jury, which
meets in January. Their bond was
placed at 800, and not being able to
give it they went back to Jail. City
Marshal Lon Randolph went to Ottum-
wa Tuesday with a bench warrant for
w. A. Summers, who was witness in
the case, he not having put in an ap-
pearance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Most of Victims Out of Town.

All but fourteen guests were out OF
town persons. Most of them are here
attending the live stock show. The
hotel was crowded to its fullest capac-
ity. The firemen carried many men,
women and children down the ladders
and the fire escapes.
The dead:
M. M. HANDY, Janesville, Wis.
H. X. WOOD, Lebanon, Ind.
SAMUEL L. YOCUM, Davenport,
Iowa.
j. C. YOCUM, Davenport, Iowa.
F. L. EWING. Marietta, Ohio.
A. B. COONS, Marengo, Ill.
T. v. SLOCUM; Waconda, Ill.
WARD LOWE, Minneapolis, Mimi.
F. w. CAREY. Bucyrus, Ohio.
ED TONE, Milwaukee.
B. F. ROSWELL, Chicago.
FIVE OTHERS. unidentified.
Three unidentified.
The last five victims were taken to
Ralston's morgue and all day the
place was filled with anxious people,
seeking to assure themselves OF the
safety of friends or relatives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
OHIO MINERS WANT RAISE.

Stated They VIII Ask 20 Cents In.
hnr mine crease in, Wages.
Columbus, Ohio, Dec. Lit is au.
thoritatively stated that Ohio miners
will demand an increase of 20 cents a
ton in the scale for pick mined coal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Wants a Divorce.
THE LAST SAD RITES.
Funeral of Miss HuIda Miller Held
Yesterday at Dudley.

Yesterday afternoon the funeral SER
vices over the remains of the late Hull
da Miller were held at the Swedish
church in Dudley. Rev. G. E. Olson,
pastor of the Swedish Mission church
in this city, conducted the services.
The remains were inferred in the Co.
lumbia cemetery. A large number of
the members of the Swedish
Mission church attended the funeral
of their late sister. The follow
ing were the pail bearers: Mis-
ses, Jennie Burkland, Amanda Peter
son, Clara Horizon, Mary Gilberg, Eta
Nelson and Julia Gilberg.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Dec 4.-Wheat. No. 2, red,
7S; No. 8, red, 7O@72; No. 2, hard,
731a @72; No. 8, hard, 6S@7O; Decem-
ber, 73B@79A; May opened, 1910
759s; highest, 76; lowest, 75A @75as !;
75A @75B.
Corn, No. 2. No. 3 and No. white,
55@55k; Nos. 2 and 8, yellow, 55B@
Sc; December, 54s; May opened, 43A1s
@43A; highest, 435s; lowest. 431s;
closing, 43A @43$.
Oats, No. 2. 3O1a@31 No. 8, 30;
No. 2, white, 34@36; No. 3, white, 31@
3S71a; No. 4, white, 291a@32; stand
ard, 92a@94; December, 3O1a @305s /;
May opened, 1925 @32k; highest
S25s; lowest, S2as; closing, 321a
Pork, January, 1875; May, 1910.
Lard, January, $50; May, 9.O2..
Ribs, January, S.37; May, S.25.
Rye, cash. 4S1a.
Barley, $1,000.
Flax, 1.14@1.20.
Clover 1885.
Timothy, January, 420.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
ToDAY's MARKETS.
Chicago Live stock Market

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Cattle. receipts,
5000; active, higher; good to prime,
5.90@7.75; poor to medium, 5000
$50; stockers, 2.OO@460; COWS, 1.25
@4.65; Texans, 325@4.75.
Hogs, receipts, $4,000; active,
strong; higher; mixed butchers, $50
@6.40; good to choice heavy, $3.50
6.65; rough heavy, 5.S5@6.30; light,
5.70@6.20; bulk sales, 6.15@6.30.
Sheep, receipts. 10000; higher; 2.5O
@4.10; lambs, 3.50@5.40.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
ROOSEVELT RECEIVES GIFT.
Token From President Loubet for
United States Chief.

Washington, Dec. 8. Lieutenant
Defaramond, naval attache of the
French embassy, today presented
President Roosevelt, on behalf of
President Loubet, and a personal gift
from him, beautifully bound copy of
the annual of the French Navy"
The President expressed his apprecia-
ton of the gift and extended thanks
and continued good wishes to Loubet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
IN MEMORY OF DR.. PARKER.
Service Held in London Today Large
lv Attended,

London, Dec. A memorial SER
vice for the late Dr. Parker was held
in City temple this morning. 1t was
an impressive demonstration. The
temple was filled with flowers and
crowded with personal friends of the
deceased and the representatives of
a score of religious organizations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Three Go to Hospital.
is FOUND GUILTY OF PERJURY.
Verdict Against Leading Witness in
Jessie Morrison Trial

Eldorado, Kan, Dec Al. G. Brown
field, charged with perjury, the princi-
pal witness for the defense in the case
of Miss Jessie Morrison for the mur-
der of Mrs. Olin Castle, has been
found guilty, Brownfield's testimony
was given at Miss Morrison's second
trial, which resulted in her being
found guilty and given ten years
sentence. She is now out on bail
pending an appeal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
down the fire escape to the street, all
in their night clothing,
Escape by Shutters.

Escape by Shutters.
Allen Oldorf of Milwaukee, made a
perilous descent from the fourth
flood by scaling the wall by means of
the iron shutters. Oldorf stated that
he had seen at least a dozen persons
on the top floor vainly endeavoring to
make their way from the building by
means of the front stairway.
Bodies Found in Bed.
Many bodies were found in bed in
the positions of slumber. Others were
found in the hallway lying face down
ward, in positions that portrayed how
they, had vainly endeavored to save
their lives. Some were half clad and
others wore nothing but their night
clothing.
Worst in His Experience.
The chief marshal of the fire de-
partment said it was the worst fire he
had attended during his career as a
fireman, that so dense was the smoke
that it was impossible to reach the
imprisoned guests, who died like rats
in a cage.
Horrible Sight.
w lCil tiC Ii CllCu uudlls udAdSCu
to make their way into the rooms the
sight that met their gaze was appall-
ing. Men and boys lay about the
floors and Railways where they had
fallen in their eagerness to escape.
A Fire Trap.
'The building" said the fire chief,
was one of the worst fire traps l
have ever seen. The floors in places
mad cracks in them large enough to
drop a penny through and the smoke
just sifted through and suffocated the
inmates in their rooms before they
had time to make their way, into. the
Railways.
Three Go to Hospital.
OF the people injured it was neces
sary to take only three to the hospital
The others suffering slight injuries,
were cared for at neighboring drug
stores and departed without giving
their names
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
DENIES RE VAL
coNcHA SAYS HE is ON TEMPO.
RARY LEAVE.
Colombian Minister Denies Having
Been Recalled by His Govern.
ment on Account of Canal
Negotiations.

New York, Dec. 4.-Jose Vicente
Concha, the Colombian minister, who
is in the city, denies having been
recalled by his government and as
serts that he left his post on a tenn
porary leave of absence, for which
arrangements had been made long
before the Panama canal treaty nego-
tiations entered the present stage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
WRECK MAY BE FATAL.
Passenger Ditched by Spreading Of
the Rails

Jacksonville, ILL.,, Dec. 4.-On ac-
count of the spreading of the track a
Jacksonville & ST. Louis passenger
train was wrecked near Shisgah this
morning, one passenger coach rolling
down the embarkment. Mrs. George
Gilmore, of Nortonyille, received prob
ably fatal injuries and seven others
were slightly injured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Cause of Blaze.

From what could be learned the fire
was accidentally started, probably by
dropping lighted cigar on the carpet
in the hall way on the second floor
The building was constructed of brick
with but one stairway leading to the
upper floors and the fire escapes
were in the front of the building.
Clerk Uuder Arrest.
E. G. Weber, the night clerk, re-
fused to make any statement. He was
taken to the central station, where
he is being detained
Panic Reigns.
A short time after the fire was dis
covered CONSERVATION reigned on the
upper floor. Mrs. ]. Sheppard's son
was one of the first to be awakened
by the presence of smoke He awak-
ened his mohter and both began
screaming. Many persons We're thus
warned of their danger and made their
escape. The woman was so panic
( stricken that she was making her es
cape into the most dangerous part OF
the building when fireman seized
her and her son and conducted them
to the floor below, where he dropped
them out of window. They were
only slightly hurt.
Jumped From Fourth Floor.
j. 2. Herbert of Salineville, Ohio
jumped from the fourth floor and his
leg was broken. He. was also injured
Internally. W. J. Thomas, a mai
clerk from Cedar Rapids Qa.) jumped
through the window of the fourth
floor to the roof of an adjoining build
ing. He narrowly escaped falling tt
the street, but he managed to make
his way to the fire escape and climb
ed dSto the ground.
All in Night Clothes.
Previous to Thomas escape twenty
1--WE to thirty persons had climbed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
ACQUITTED IN BRIBERY TRIAL.
Judge Instructs Jury to Find Million.
aire Brewer Not Guilty.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 4.-Henry Mic
CLAUS, the millionaire brewer and di-
rector in the suburban railway COM
pany, was acquitted of the charge of
bribery late yesterday afternoon.
Judge Ryan ordered the jury to acquit
Nicolaus.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
HAS MANY WIVES.
G. F. Duncan Under Indictment for
Wife Abandonment.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-George F. Duncan,
alias George e. Davis, said by the po-
lice to be the husband of at least six
wives, is under arrest at Toledo, Ohio.
Duncan is under Indictment for wife
abandonment in Chicago and he may
be brought here within few days to
stand trial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
WILL GO TO FLORIDA.

al commercial ...so,276.716 5000, ,446
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
H. T. GOODWIN SUICIDES.
Was Confidential Clerk for J. G. Cas-
satt G. Co,

Philadelphia, Dec 4-Howard T.
Goodwin, treasurer of the Columbia
Mining Co. and confidential clerk for
the firm of J. G. Cassatt & Co., bank
ers and brokers, committed suicide
last night by shooting. No cause is
known for the act.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
SULTAN VICTORIOUS.
Forces Defeat Insurgents After Heavy
Fighting.

Madrid, Dec. Advises from Tan
gier today say that the forces of the
sultan of Morocco have, after heavy
fighting, finally defeated the rebels in
Zenmour territory. The sultan mar
rowly escaped capture and his troops
sustained heavy losses The preten-
der to the throne remains at Taxa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
IOWA PHYSICIAN DIES.
Drops Dead in Burlington from Heart
Disease.

Burlington, Dec. 4.-Dr. G. C. Stone,
aged 7S, one of the oldest and best
known physicians in southeastern
Iowa, dropped dead last evening of
heart disease. He came to Iowa in
1874. He represented the first Iowa
district in congress from 1876 to 1878.
He went through the Crimean war un-
der commission from the Russian
government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
REoRGANIzE MILITIA.

Senate Decides to Report Bill and Adj
journs.
Washington, D. G., Dec. 4-The
senate committee on military affairs
today decided toarepoits the Bill for the
reorganization of the militia as it
passed the house without amendment.
The senate was in session for an.
hour today. Routine matters and a
brief executive session consumed the
time. 1t then adjourned until Mon
day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
GET BURLINGTON HOLD-UP MEN.
Express Messenger Identifies Three
Suspects in Lincoln Robbery.

Lincoln, Neb, Dec 4-Three men,
arrested Monday as burglar suspects,
were last night quite positively iden-
titled by Express Messenger Lupton as
the men who held up the Burlington
train near Lincoln last October. The
two men give their names as Cramer
and ,Standish. The third refuses to
give his name. The express messen-
ger said that he did not think he
could be mistaken.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Clerk Uuder Arrest.

E. G. Weber, the night clerk, re-
fused to make any statement He was
taken to the central station, where
he is being detained.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
SNOW RAISES QUARANTINE.
Oklahoma cattlemen Hold That Storm
Kills Fever Ticks.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 4.-The snow
storm raises the Introduction placed
on Oklahoma cattle by Missouri and
other northern states, and for this
reason the storm is regarded as bles-
sing by cattlemen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
BIG FIRE IN BREWERY.
G. Schmidt Plant Partly Wrecked
and Loss of $4,000 Sustained.

Chicago. Dec. 4.-Fire which started
in the cold storage department of the
K. G. Schmidt brewery, II Grant place
in the north part OF the city, last ev-
ening damaged stock and the building
to an estimated extent of $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
PENSION APPROPRIATION.

Committee Agrees on Bill for $3.50
More Than Current Year.
Washington. Dec 4.-The house ap.
preparations committee has agreed up,
on the pension appropriation bill. 1t
appropriates $139,S74,6 500, which is S..
$40, more than for the current year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
New York poultry Market.

New York, Dec. ,4.-Poultry, alive,
steady; chickens, 121a; fowls, 1879;
10@11; dressed. weak; chick
ems, 131a@14; fowls, 121s @13; tur-
KEYS. 13m16
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
BOY KILLS HIS GRANDFATHER.
Calm Collins, Aged is, Shoots j. c.
Sparks in South Carolina.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. 4.-Callin Col
lin, aged is years. shot and killed his
grandfather, j. c. Sparks, at his faith
er's home near RockhlIl The family
had been teasing the boy about his
birthday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
FIRE LOSS FOR ONE MONTH.
Figures for United States and Canada
Aggregate $10,546,65o.

New York, Dec. 4.-The Journal of
Commerce and Commercial Bulletin
today says: The fire loss of the
United States and Canada for the
month of November as compiled from
the carefully kept records of the Jour-
nal of Commerce and Commercial Bull
letin shows an aggregate of $10,546,-
$50.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Peoria Produce Market.

Peoria, Dec. 4.-corn, strong; new
No. 8, 431s.
Oats, firm; No. 8, white, S1&.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
KILLED IN COLLISION.
Panhandle Work Train and Engine
Crash at Coshocton, o.

Coshocton, o., Dec. 4.-Earlys this
morning in a collision between Pan
handle work train and light engine
one mile from here, Engineer Weo of
Toledo, was killed and seven trainmen
were hurt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
LEAVES WEST FOR EAST.

Montana Man Goes to University Of
Illinois.
Boseman, Mont, Dec. 4.-Prof. w.
F. Williams of the Agricultural COL
lege, has resigned and has accepted a
position as assistant professor of cleo
trical engineering in the University of
Illinois.
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Chicago Poultry Market.

Chicago, Dec. 4-Poultry, steady to
firm; turkeys, 1904; chickens, 1Oh
@12.
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Previous to Thomas escape twenty
i've to thirty persons had climbed
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Chicago Butter and Egg Market.
Chicago, Dec. 4.-Butter. firm;
creameries, 1S@2S; dairies, 17@24.
Eggs, steady; "a.
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TO CONFER ON FOWLER BILL.
Republican Congressman Will Discuss
Currency Measure December 1s.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 4.-Decem-
ber 1S has been fixed as the date for
the conference of republican members
of the house on the Fowler currency
bill. Mr.. Fowler has proposed some
radical changes in his measure and
he hopes now to have it made a party
measure.