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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
BIG CHICAGO FILE.
Burlington and Other Ticket Offices
Threatened With Destruction-A
Million Dollars Worth of Tick.
cts Burn-Employes Escape.


Chicago, Jan. 16-Fire broke out in
the ticket Office at the Union Station
Adams and Canal streets, shortly be-
fore noon today and for a time threat
ened the destruction of the building.
The smoke and flames spread SO rap
idy the sixty Office employees had an
exciting time to escape suffocation, a
number jumping from low window of
the structure to the viaduct below.
No one was injured. Over $1,000 900
worth of unstamped tickets of the
Pennsylvania, Burlington, Alton, St
Paul, Pan Handle and Fort Wayne
roads and the Pullman company, were
destroyed, but it is thought no valid
tickest are missing. The station
which is the property of the Pennsyi.
Vania lines, was damaged to the
amount of $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
CONSIDERING TARIFF.
Action on Measure to Benefit Philip.
pines Deferred

Washington, Jan. 16.-The senate
committee on the Philippines consid-
cred the house tariff bill today. The
republican members presented a prop
osition to reduce the Dingley rates of
the house bill 25 per cent on goods
coming to this country from the Philip
pines, also less the export tax charg-
ed in the Philippines. Action was
postponed until Monday.
Democrats Dissent.
After the committee adjourned the
democratic members of it held con-
ference and decided to present mi
nority report to the Senate recon-
mending that SO long as the Philip
pines remain part of the United
States, free trade should be permit,
ted between the Islands and this coun
Try. ana urging that the islands shalt
be put on an independent footing at
as early a day as possible, when they
will suggest that the full Dingley rates
be charged on Philippine exports.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16

man had urged silver views on the
caucus last night he would have been
promptly squelched. Ex-Congressman
Walt H. Butler of this city,. who advo-
Gated indorsing radical silver man
and radical gold man, was not given
sufficient attention to have his name
presented at the convention.
General satisfaction was expressed
by the democrats overathe selections
made for the senatorial nominations
Ex-Congressman John J. Seerley, of
Burlington, has always been a loyal
democrat and is a man of recognized
ability. He has always voted the dem
ocratic ticket, but was never an enthu.
siastlc 16 to l man. He defeated Gear
for congress in the early COS, follow.
ing the adoption of the Mckinley high
tariff bill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
Shot at a Dance.
EDWARDS SPEECH TAME.
Expresses Regret that Boer War Is
Not Vet Over,

London, Jan. liking Edward open
ed parliament today with ceremonies
in all essential respects similar to that
of February last. His speech was not
an important utterance. His majesty
referred in terms Of qualification to
the world tour of the Prince and Primo
ess of Wales and expressed regret at
the fact that war in South Africa had
not been concluded. He said he trust
ed the decision of the sugar confer
ence would lead to an abandonment Of
bounties and noted the conclusion of
the Isthmian canal treaty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
WAITE GETS JAIL SENTENCE.
Former ottumwa colored Man Gets
Off Lightly.

Abba, JAN 10 Especial paul
Waite, of Foster, formerly of Ottum-
wa, who was on trial here charged
with attempting to murder John An,
derson by shooting him during a ca
rousal in Foster few weeks ago, has
been found guilty of assault and sen.
fenced to thirty days in Jail. Ander-
son will recover. AT one time it was
thought he would die as the result OF
his injuries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
NEW YORK FALLS IN LINE.
viii Observe January 20, William Nc
kinIey's Birthday.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. l6.--Governor
O'Dell has issued a proclamation con.
curing in the suggestion of Governor
Nash, of Ohio, that January 80, the
birthday of William Mckinley. be fit
tingly observed by the people of the
United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
REAL PRINCE COMING.
Russian NobIeman to Visit the United
States.

Berlin. Jan. t6.-Admiral Prince
Henry of Prussia arrived here today
from Kiel. He will remain ten days.
Details regarding the princes landing
in the United States and his move
ments thereafter are entirely in the
hands of Secretary Hay and DR.. Won
Holleben, the German ambassador at
Washington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
SHREDDER KILLS TWO.
Son Dies From Accident and Father
From Shock,

Iowa City, Jan. 15.-Orrin Andrews
and son Charles died at the homestead
near Morse, within few hours of
each other. Charles had hand torn
off in corn shredder several weeks
ago, and the accident, coupled with
pneumonia, ended the life of man
who was held in the highest esteem by
the people of Johnson county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
DEFEAT A PARTISAN.
Cork Nominees for Parliament Are
Showed Under.

Cork, Jan. 16.-Municipal elections
here resulted in the defeat of Eugene
Cream, member of parliament for the
southeast division of Cork, ex-Mayor
Roche and other nominees of the Unit
ed church league. This is attributed
to speech made by Cream during the
campaign in which he declared if King
Edward came to Cork for the purpose
of opening the international exhibition
he would be hooted through the city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
Democrats Dissent,
BRIDGE AND CARS FALL.
Twelve Men Are Precipitated into the
River and Rescued.

Indianapolis, Jan. 16.-This after
noon span of the West Washington
street bridge crossing the White river
gave way with the weight of a work
train consisting of two trolley cars
and four teams. Twelve men were
precipitated into the river and all
We're rescued alive. Four were injur-
ed The bridge recently was con-
demned and closed for repairs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
FRENCH MAKE DEMAND.
Cables Venezuela That Representative
Must Be Allowed 70 and

Paris, Jan. 16.-The French govern
ment this morning, cabled Caracas in
Structlng the French consul there to
insist That M. Secrestat, who recently
arrived at Laguira on the French line
steamer ST. Laurent, from Bordeau be
allowed to land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
WOMAN BURNS TO DEATH.
Mrs, Gest Aged Eighty-Five Years,
Cremated,

Muscatine, Jan. 15.--Mrs.. w. J.
Gest, aged eighty-five years, living
alone at Grandview, was burned to
death in her own house, The body
was burned to crisp.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
SEND ENVOY TO SPAIN.
Vireinian to Represent Roosevelt at
Foreign State Function.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Dr. j. L. Cur
ry, of Virginia, formerly minister to
Spain, has been appointed special en-
voy extraordinary and minister pleni-
to represent the President
at the coming of age of the King of
Spain.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
CAUGHT IN SHREDDER.
Yampa Boy Hurt While at Work Wits
Machine.

Yampa Jan. 10 ESPECIALLY
shredding corn at Perry Gilberts place
yesterday his son. Harry, was injured.
The boys hand was caught in the ele-
vator and was badly torn and mashed.
1t is thought the member can be saw
ed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
BANKER SENT TO PRISON.
Gets Ten Years on Charge of Embez
element,

Louisville, Jan. 16.-In the federal
court this morning j. NJ. Mcknight,
former president of the defunct Ma
tional bank of this city, who was CON
victed Saturday of embezzling the
banks funds, was sentenced to the
penitentiary for six years and fined
$40. The case will be appealed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
RULE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Iowa Senate Says Such Bills Must b.
Filed Shortly.

Des Moines, Jan. 16.-(special. y
The house this morning passed resolu-
tions to the effect that no appropria-
ton bills be considered unless filed by
February 20 except by a three-fourths
vote. The senate will doubtless con-
cur.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
BURGLARS AT ELDoN.
Thieves Break into Newsstand and Get
Small Amount.

Eldon, Jan. -(Special.l Some
time last night burglars broke into
John Terry's news depot and stole
about $50 worth of merchandise. The
stolen goods consists of cigars, tobac-
co, pipes, playing cards and chewing
gum. No doubt the work is that of
home talent as it was done by some
one familiar with the building.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
CONF M ENDS scHLEY.
Kentucky House of Represent YES
Adopts Resolutions.

Frankfort, KY Jan. 16-The house
today after spirited debate adopted
a resolution commendatory of Schley
The republicans refused to vote when
the roll was called.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
MAY END BoER WAR.
1t Is Believed That Negotiations Have
Been Opened.

London, Jan. 16.-A strong belief
prevailed in financial circles here late
today that negotiations for peace have
been re-opened between leading Beers
and the British government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
SAFE COMPANY FAILS.
Cincinnati Concern Goes Into Hands
of a Receiver.

Cincinnati. Jan. 16--President Hal
liday and a majority of the stockhold-
ers of the Cincinnati Safe & Lock Co.
have applied for receiver on the
grounds that the company is inse,vent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
TWO MURDERS.
Two Indiana Men Meet Death at the
Hands of Others.

Hands Of Others.
Covington, Ind, dan. 16.-At King
man, south of here, last night, William
Sweeney, saloonleeper, shot and
killed George Stull, who assaulted
Sweeney with a pump handle.
Shot at Dance.
Frankfort, Ind, Jan. 16,-In Kirklin
township last midnight, Glen A. Pru-
lit, q young farmer. was shot 70 death
by William Pittser, also a young farm
en- The killing occurred at Pittser's
own home, where a dance was in pro-
gress. Pruitt with some friends start
ed the trouble Pittser was arrested.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
IowAN FORCED TO THE WALL.
oskaloosa Business Man Files Peti
ton In RankrlIntcu

Oskaloosa, Jan. 16.-Fred Romer. a.
retail clothing merchant. today filed a
petition in bankruptcy His liabilities
are $4,000; assets, $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-16
BANDITS HOLD UP TRAIN.
secure Two Thousand Dollars in Ar.
kansas Deal

Fort Smith. Ark, Jan. 16-The
south bound Kansas City & Southern
passenger train was held up last night
half mile north of Spiro, L r., by
seven masked men. The express and
mai car We're entered. The local safe
in the express car was opened but
nothing was secured The robbers
tried to open the through safe but
failed. They rifled the mail car, and
it is said, secured quantity of regis,
tered. mail
Arrest Three Suspects.
United States marshals are securing
the country in search of the robbers,
Three suspects, miners, We're arrested
The officials decline to state how.
much booty was secured. 1t is stated
however, the robbers got away with
$4,000.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
A Patriotic Sermon,

Notwithstanding the bad walking,
which kept attendance down at most Of
the churches the congregation at st.
Peters NJ E. church, Riverside, Sun
day was one of the largest that ever
crowded within its walls. Rev. r. J.
Allen preached to the Q. L. a. NJ. and
the P. O. S. of A, taking in the two
lodges of the latter order in South Dan
vile and this city. Rev. Allen is be
coming widely known for his sparkling
and practical discourses. The people
expected treat and they were not dis
appointed, Judging from the favorable
comment that one heard on every side
in South Danville and Riverside Sun
day afternoon.
The two lodges turned out in full
force, there being something over
hundred members present at the SER
mon.
Rev. Allen founded his remarks on
Second Kings, second chapter, 10th and
lDUn NtIStS Ilt ltItIItt W bIlt Dll JlI-
day of Washington, dwelling upon his
career as a soldier, as a statesman, as a
Christian. Then addressing the mem
bers Of the two orders he described the
character of Washington's patriotism
and the kind required today to meet
problems that face Americans. Among
these are the rum problem, the prob
lem of labor and capital or rule of mo-
ney, marriage and divorce law. the nee
essity of education, dwelling more par
ticularly upon the character of the edu-
cation needed by the American boy, EN-
phasizing the necessity of a Christian
education, appealing for an open Bible
in the schools, and for men and women
as teachers whose faith is in the Man of
Galilee
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
Flood Danger Continues.

Many Danville people We're making
preparations for the food Tuesday,
and though the fair weather of Mon
day abated to some extent the danger
of river floods the indications are for
continuance of the high temperature
and rain This would mean the break
ing up of the ice on the river and tri-
butary streams.
If the weather continues fair for sew
eral days or if the temperature drops to
point below freezing the danger Of
floods will practically be over. As it is,
the days grace given will lessen the
damage of the floods should they come,
to a slight degree, as much of the snow
has been carried off.
The ice on the river is in condition to
break up rapidly in case of warm wealth
er continuing with rain and if the
weather indications are fulfilled trouble
may be expected i'll the low lying parts
Of the town.
Signals are up giving warning Of an
other storm which may break at any
moment, and which threatens squalls
along the North Atlantic coast region.
The forecast says that the storm will
meet shifting southerly winds off the
Central Atlantic coast. Thus the first
news that comes with the restoration of
the service of the Weather Bureau is
not assuring.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
DEATH OF
ANGUS WRIGHT
A Well-Known Citizen Passes Away
Tuesday Morning.

In the death of Angus Wright, which
took place Tuesday morning at 9:3O
O'Clock. Danville loses another well
known and representative citizen, who
will be widely mOurned. The deceased
who was afflicted with asthma and
heart trouble, had not been well man
for years. He worked, however, up to
six weeks of his death. For number
of years past he was engineer at the
water works. He was a competent and
reliable workman, faithful to the duties
of his position, well read, intelligent and
of a tolerant and generous disposition
man in short who held the full conf
dence and the esteem Of his fellows in
every walk of life. He was SO years of
age and is survived by his wife and one
daughter, Miss Sallie.
He was born in Scotland, but came to
Danville when quite young. He served
as a member of the borough council.
During the Civil war he saw service
with Company A, 1872 regiment. He
was member of Goodrich Post No %,
G.. A r., as well as of Calumet lodge,
|. O. O. F. The funeral, which will
take place Thursday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock will be in charge Of Goodrich
Post and Cf the Order of odd Fellows.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
Council Meeting Friday Night.

Council held a short session on Friday
night Chairman Kemmer was absent, Mr..
Vastine being chosen President pro TEN.
The only important business on hand
was the appointment of member of
the health board to represent the Second
Ward, in place Of Harry Shick who de
clined appointment.
President Kemmer through secretary
Patton recommended w. H. Woodside
as member of the board of health for
the Second Ward NJ d. L. Sechler ap-
proved of the choice, whereupon Mr.
Woodside was duly appointed to fill the
position.
Mr. Brandt stated that the new sue
ton hose for the borough fire engine
had been examined by the fire commit
tee and approved as satisfactory
The following members We're present:
Vastine, Dougherty, McLain, Jones, NJ.
D. L. Sechler Brandt and Gibson.
The following bills We're approved for
payment:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
An Artistic Organ Recital.

Despite the inclement weather the
organ recital given by Prof. J. J. Alex
ander, of Wilkesbarre, at the Mahoning
Presbyterian church Tuesday night was
well attended and the entertainment was
certainly an enjoyment to the music
lover. The program was arranged with
a compliance to the artistic only, the
classical composers being represented.
Prof. Alexander is musician of wide
reputation and his work last evening
fully sustained it. The second number
a 'fNocturne' from Mendelssohn's Mid
summer Nights Dream" was played
most exquisitely. His technique was
wonderful. The pedal work in several
numbers showed the practice of years.
As celloist Mr.. Alexander is probably
the best in central Pennsylvania. His
Golterman's La "Reye" was excellent.
1t was an interesting number.
Miss Persing accompanied him most
ably. The concert was made doubly in
teresting from the fact that Prof Alex
ander was formerly resident of Dan
vile. Besides being fine organist and
celloist he is composer of great note.
He is also the conductor of the Ninth
Regiment Band of Wilkesbarre, one of
the finest military bands in the state.
The following was last nights program:
la.-March
b.-Chorus from ''Tannhauser"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Wagner.
2-Nocturne-''M Midsummer Nights
Dream .Mendelssohn
3-Overture-'Norma a"...........
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .Belllnl.
4-"Pilgrims Song of Hope. .......
................. ............ .Batlste.
Cello Solo-"La Reve". ".........
Observation-Disclosures. .Golterman.
(a.-Canzonetta- Allegroetto
6 Grazioso" ......... .Hollaender
b.--Andante- In Paradisum"
...................... Dubois
-Offertoire-" st. Cecele" "..........
Observation-Disclosures. .Batiste.
-Moderato-'La Rose of Sum
mer' Observation-Disclosures. .Gounod.
9-Allegro-"F Fanfare e".............
.............. .LelnllenS
10-March- 'Funerale' ..............
............................C Chopin
11-CellO Solo 'Andante". ..........
Observation-Disclosures. .... Pepper
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
AN ELEVATORS
LONG DROP
Elevator Falls Forty Feet, Bearing with it
William Linker and John Foster.

William Tinker, shipper and John
Foster, assistant who fell with load
ed elevator from the third story of the
warehouse, had an experience at the
Stove Works Friday that few men
would covet That they We're not killed
is a wonder in itself; that they escaped
serious injury is still more remarkable.
1t was about half past 3 o'clock. The
two men mounting the elevator went up
to the third story ana loaded six Prize
Beaver ranges. All was ready to des-
cend The shippers climbed onto the
elevator along with the stoves. The
load was heavy, the aggregate weight
of the ranges alone being 1900 pounds,
which allowing $50 pounds for the men
ran the weight up to considerably over
a ton to say nothing Of the heavy elevat-
or itself, which added some four or five
hundred pounds.
Just as they We're about to start the
heavy cable snapped asunder and ele-
vator men and stoves took drop. A
heavy crash rang through the big ware
house and the employees ran to the spot
only to find the platform lying at the
bottom of the elevator shaft, with the
stoves shattered to pieces, Mr.. Linker
lying insensible and Mr.. Foster badly
dazed and unconscious of what had tax
en- place Mr.. Linker quickly revived,
but neither man had any recollection of
anything after climbing onto the elevat-
or The fall was one of forty feet and
the heavy elevator shot down the shaft
like an arrow.
There were two circumstances that
combined to save the lives of the ship
pers. One of these was that the men
We're in a standing position and the 9th
er that at the lower floor the elevator
was checked by the bed or socket built
to receive it, but which under the force
of the fall was torn loose and carried
down under the platform some four feet
farther and embedded in the soft earth
at the bottom of the shaft.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
William Watkin Wins the Prize.

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duet gypsy Dance by Miss Cousart
and Miss Books Mr. Hartt and Mr.
Watkin each road his ESSAY . f+a, which
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
MISS CIRTON'S
DREADFUL PERIL
Her Hair Confined in a Plat Drawn Into
the Machinery,

a singular accident occurred at the
Knitting mill Friday, which but for
the rare presence of mind of two girl
! employees would have been attended
with most serious results.
Lulu Girton, aged "A, and EVELYN
Lunger, couple Of years her senior are
employed as winders in the third story.
Friday afternoon about 2 o'clock,
having their ends all running they sat
down on bench between the machines
for short rest. They We're having
good time laughing and chatting when
Miss Girton gave her head a toss which
brought the long plat in which her hair
was confined in contact with the winder.
In an instant it caught fast the rapidly
revolving shaft drawing in the plat and
jerking the girls head backward with
violence. Realizing what had happen
ed, Miss GirtOn gave a scream. A few
more revolutions and the girls head
would have been drawn down to the
shafting and the scalp probably torn
from her head when Miss Lunger taking
in the situation threw off the belt, which
stopped the winder The heroic girl
did the right thing at precisely the right
moment and then, girl-like, she tainted
While this was going on Miss Sue
McCaffrey, who was working near, hor-
or-stricken at the spectacle reached out
and threw of the driving belt and then
she tainted
Miss Girton was badly frightened but
once released from the machinery she
was in much better state than either
of her companions. She was able to re
sumo her work while both Miss Lunger
and Miss McCaffrey had to be excused
for the day, the latter being unable to
walk home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
Funeral of John ]. Hughes.

The funeral of John J. Hughes took
place Tuesday from the home of
his sister, Mrs. Samuel Mortimore,
Rev Dr. w. A McAtee officiat-
ing. The pail bearers We're: J. b. Cleav-
er, w. c. Williams, William Russell and
Thomas Evans.
Those from out Of town attending the
funeral We're: Mrs ]. b. Daniels, of
Taylor, Mrs. Henry Powell of West
Pittston Mrs John Clark, Mrs. L. d.
Runyan Mrs. William McCloud and
Mrs Frank Wilhelm, of Sunbury, and
the Misses Jones of Bloomsbury. In
terment was made in the Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
In Gnnnr of Miss Roth.

A few friends assembled at the home
of Miss Rella Adams, East Front street,
Tuesday eve in honor of her guest, Miss
Edna Roth Of Shamokin. The occas-
ion was an informal affair and a few
pleasant hours We're spent Those pres
ent We're; Misses Desda Campbell, Sarah
Clark, Blanche, Lizzie and Maize Hard
er; Messrs Harry Cromwell, Arthur
Heddens, Albert Dreifuss, James Ben
nett Joseph Lowenstein, of this city,
and II, A. Lawrence, of Kinesgrove,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-02-27
Funeral of James R, Davis.

The funeral of James r. Davis took
place from his late residence, on East
Market street, Tuesday afternoon at
23O O'Clock, Rev Erskine Wright, If
Christ Episcopal church, officiating
Several members of Christ church choir
rendered the hymns In the Hour of
Trial and Jesus Lover of My Soul. ~
The pail bearers were Benjamin Cook,
Thomas Price, John Jenkins, Evan
Jones, Thomas Bedea and Daniel Jones
Interment was made in the Episcopal
cemetery.