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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-23
BIG BARN DESTROYED.
Lightning Causes Blaze Near Fairfield,
Burning Seventy Tons of Hay.

Fairfield, July 22.- tSpeciaH Dur
ing a heavy lightning storm Monday
evening, the large barn belonging to
Louis Nady, living east of the city, was
struck by lightning and destroyed.
About seventy tons of hay We're L. the
barn. This was also burned. All tie
live stock, excepting calf, was saved.
Mr.. Nady's loss will be quite heavy.
He carried $3.50 insurance, $3.50 for the
barn and $500 for the contents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-23
DIED THIS AFTERNOON,

Mrs. Matilda McGhehy Passed Away
at Her Home on South Moore street.
From Wednesdays Daily.
Matilda McGhghy. aged 43 years,
wife of Henry McGhghy, died at
O'Clock this afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. Alkaline Mungcor, who resides
on South Moore street, The funeral
will be held tomorrow morning at a
O'Clock at the residence. The services
will be conducted by Rev. John HASTE
The interment will take place in Shaul
cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-23
"MIRTHFuL" is BURNED.
E. Madden's 100000 Stallion Dies
in Fire Which Destroys Barn.

8 = Z 3 3 !" q 3 3 y = 3 y
Lexington, July 22.-Mirthful,
John E. Madden's 100000 stallion,
was burned to death in his stall in
Hamburg Place early this morn
ing. The barn was destroyed. The
loss will reach 100000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-23
NEWTON BLACKSMITH KILLED.

James Elliott While Out on the Fair
Grounds Kicked by His Horse.
Newton, July 22-James Elliott, a
former blacksmith, but who has been
retired for some time, was killed on
the fair grounds by being kicked by a
horse that was attached to cart he
was driving The care was upset and
Elliott was thrown underneath and
was killed before help arrived
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-23
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
John stubblefield Charged With Kill
ina His Son at Home near BlairviIe

Marion. H., July 22.John Stubble-
field was today arrested charged with
numbering his son, w. r. Stubblefield,
aged 81 years. 1t is said that the two
quarrelel while working in a field at
their home near Blairyille and that the
father struck the son with club caus.
ing his death. The father says that
the son was disobedient.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
CAUGHT MAPPING.

NJ. V. Leasia the Portland murderer,
was captured yesterday morning In a
barn near Columbia slough where he
had fallen asleep, being overcome by
the great sxertions he had been put to
during the previous As hours In trying
to elude the posse, 1t had been feared
that the desperate man had killed Mrs,
Leasia, but the distracted woman was
with the criminal when the capture was
made. Leasla had made the boast that
he would become d second Tracy but
the vigilance of the officers caused his
outlawry to ne short lived, When taxi
en-, Leasia was fouad TO be wounded.
and he makes the claim that he was
shot by Drcws and that the killing oc-
cnrred only IN self defense. This state
n,ent is denied by Mrs. Leasia, who
Chains that the wound was caused by
herself In an effort to rid the world of
him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
ORDERED FROM SEASIDE.

Among the passengers on last even
ing's train going east we're Edward B.
whiskham and Mrs. Mellen who have
been living at Seaside for the past few
weeks as man and wife. Whiskham
was a resident ofEugene where his wife
and children still live. They lived hap
PLY, apparently, until Mrs. Mellen. sis
ter Of Mrs. whiskham, began to make
her home with them. Mrs. Mellen had
lived In Florida but her life was an un-
happy one. being finally deserted by
her husband, so her sister sent her
money and invited her to make her
home in Eugene. Mrs, Mellen took ad-
vantage of her sisters generosity and
repaid it by eloping with Whiskham,
thereby breaking up happy home,
The couple went W rVIuahu anu h0"A
there to Seaside, the chivalrous hus-
band and father first drawing all his
money from the bank at Eugene, leav-
ing his family practically destitute.
The couple We're UP before Justice Of
the Peace Young at Seaside Monday
charged with their misdeeds, but there
not being enough evidence at hand
against them, the charge was dismiss
sed However they took few strong
hints thrown out to them ana yesterday
left that place bag and baggage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
Salmon Scarce
This Should Be A Banner Year
According To The Output
OF Hatcheries -Four
Years Ago.

The increased run Of FISH OF few
days ago has again dropped off and
very few are now being taken. II is
notable, however that much more than
half OF the salmon now delivered are
above 25 pounds in weight. This sea-
son sahould prove fair test for the the
ories OF artificial fish propagation.
Most OF the salmon which were hatch
ed In 1899 and turned loose In isse.is00.
now being four years Of age, are due
back In the river this season, as well as
the stfagglers OF the 1925 crop and an
advance guard OF the young fry pro-
pogated In 1900. The output OF the
hatcheries for the seaSpn isss-isO0 was
3i,317.01O or more, than one-thifd higher
than for any previous season. The
following season 1t was 2s.2s5. 500.
A very large proportion OF the catch
OF the past few years has been attribut-
"a 10 ihs work OF the hatcheries and II
this seaaon's catch IL proporticnnte 10
the nunb,r Of young fish turned loose
the hatcheriss--as compared with other
ycars.-the pack OF salmon during the
present season should be large one.
II results this year are as expected
there should be an enormous run Of
salmon IN 1905. for the outp II of the var
ious hatcherles Tributary TO the colum-
bin for the season just ended IN shown
by the annual report OF Master Fish
Warden Van Dusen 10 be no less than
ss,sOo.ooo.
An excellent proof OF the virtue of
hatchery methods was obtained by Mr..
Van Dnsen within the last six months
at the Ontario station. As accommo-
dations We're only provided for handl-
ing five millions Of eggs last season.and
u millions were taken. the oeerplus
was impregnated and carefully plant
ed In favorable spots In shallow water
on the gravel beds Of the river. A short
time ago when Mr. Van Dusen was ZIP
there the water was so thick with the
young salmon that a pail OF II could not
be secured for use without dipping up
afew of them in II. A far greater pro
portion were hatched In this way than
would have been produced by nature.
owing TO more thorough impregnation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
NOVEL GYMSAsruM WORK.

Physical culture and enthusiasm for
athletics took a new turn yesterday.
when an amateur mechanical team
from the Commercial club started in to
do things IN the new gymnasium rooms
The team consists Of such boys as A..
Schernekau, Theodore Rracker. A. S.
Tee. N. D. Raymond and Steward Tee.
Armed with hammar and saw the gen.
tlemen made a good hit at battening
the cracks. When 1t comes to laying
the new floor and whitawashing the
whole interior. however, It is surmised
that inasmuch as there is not a union
card In the crowd the work will prob
ably be left to others. The rooms viii
present good appearance when COM
p,eted and will undoubtedly be well pat
ronized.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
personal MENTION

o. u. Prael returned 70 Portland last
night.
II. M. Bransford spent yesterday in
Portland.
Alexander Gilbert was in Portland
yesterday.
Mrs. Morrison was Up from cIatsop
yesterday
Capt Jack Reid returned last evening
from Portland.
Henry iIoeck was over from Rocky
point yesterday.
District Attorney Harrison Allen ia
In Portland today.
p. II. Bagley and son Of Knappa
were in town yesterday.
Frank smalley the Deep river logger
was In the city yesterday.
O. b. Hegardt Of Fort stevens went
up TO Portland last night.
Prof. william Round was over from
warenton yesterday evening.
Geo. c. Fulton returned last evening
from business trip to Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. ceIler and little
son went TO Portland last night,
Z. b. Kunzier Was down from his
Lewis aud Clark camp yesterday.
Robert Jefery returned last night
from several days stay in Portland.
Charles lsogcrs and Mrs Rogers re-
turned from Portland visit last ev-
ening.
General Agent II. S. Rove and 1rav-
cling Agent j. w. Casey OF the G. NJ.
g. ST. p Ry.. made trip to Naheotta
and return yesterday.
Contractor c. G. Palnberg left last
evening for Vancouver to be present
there at the opening OF bids for the
clearing OF ground al Fort Stevens
Mrs. Capt. Sam Randall and son are
in the city for the purpose Of packing
up their household goods for shipment
to Port Angeles. their future home.
Miss Harriet Tallant IS TO go 10 Port
land this morning to meet her sister
Mrs. Richard carruthers, who comes
from Kissimmee. Fla, for a 'isit.
]. II. Duncan Of the Astoria Soda
works has returned from months bus
iness and pleasure trip in Idaho and on
the sound and Mrs Duncan from a visit
Of the same length with her mother in
Seattle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
Fine Concert
Foard And Stokes Hall Very Well
Filled By Richly Entertain
I'd Audience.

g.
Foani Il Stokes hall was filled with q
richly entertained audience last even
ing, the occasion Of the gathering be-
ing tie concert given by the Convent Of
Holy Names. The fact mat concert
Is to be given uader the management Of
the sisters OF the convent IL assurance
enough that the program win be tf a
high order and last evening was no ex-
ception. Those who were fortunate
enough to be present we're highly pleas
ed with every feature introduced and
were kept constantly Interested aud en-
tertalned. The young ladies' had re-
heGrsed their various parts with great
care and the satisfaction created left
nothing to be desired.
The Crimson Glow Of Sunset Fades" !"
by chorus Of 40 voices was particulars
ly fine and created fersent applause.
An operetta, "A Fete In Flowerland,"
acted by eight young ladies who
represented different flowers, was an
ether feature that deserves especial
mention. The convent orchestra REM
dered selections throughout the even
ing and played with Its usual excel
lcnce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
FELL ON HIS HEAD.

While at work in the Kinney build
ing on Commercial treet yesterday Jas.
McMullan had a very severe fall from a
height of about II feet, alighting on his
head and sustaining very painful Il not
serious injuries. His head was cut and
his neck badly sprained but Or. Full
ton thinks he viii pull through all right
Mr.. McMullen who was In the employ
Of VIM. Miller, was working on some
high shelving, making preparations for
the new theater, and in attempting to
reach a step ladder the ladder toppled
over, precipitating him to the tioor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
MILL TO RESUME.

The Astoria Box company's mill is to
resume operations today after a short
close down for the purpose OF putting
in new patent log sets. The box fac
tory viii shut down In a few days for
about week to permit of changing the
location of the engine and the blowers,
Mr.. McGregor is determined to have ev
erything in first class order In his
model and we'll conducted plant.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
RAILROAD GETS CONTRACTS,

Major I.angfiitt has been authorized
to award to the Northwest Construc-
ton company Of Astoria the contract
for furnishing two lots Of stone for use
in extending the jetty at the mouth Of
the Columbia river. The first contract,
for immediate use is for 10000 tons. de-
livery 10 be completed within four
months. while the second contract is
for 475,O00 tons to be delivered within
eight months from date. All this stone
is to be furnished at the rate of 81 cents
per ton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
NEWEST BOAT ON THE RIVER

The launch Chief was placed in the
water yesterday at noon at the yards
Of Councilman Charles Wilson, ana at
once made a very creditable trial spin.
The Chief was built for c. H. Carlson
and Gus Lindberg to take the place Of
the Queen which they sold short time
ago. She is under lease to the Colum-
bia River Packers association for the
season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
HIGH CLASS ART EXHIBIT.

The ladies Of the Library association
have on exhibition in the Masonic
building, corner Of Ninth and CONNER
cial streets. choice display of unfram-
ed pictures. containing photographers,
etchings and many excellent copies Of
the hest works Of the old masters
which are offered for sale for the bene-
fit Of the library.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
OLD sEAsIDER DIES.

The late Joseph Geroy of Seaside will
be buried today in the cemetery on
Clatsop plains, and the funeral services
viii be held from the family residence
Deceased was native of Canada and 20
years Of age. The immediate cause Of
death was, congestion Of the stomach,
which resulted from short illness,
The family of the deceased reside at
Seaside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27

The funeral Of the late MRS. Louis
.Adolph, who died Sunday. was held
yesterday afternoon from the family
residence. The intsrment was in Green
wood Rev. Oscar ostrom OF this city
conducted the services.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27

Having secured the services OF first
class upholsterer we are now prepared
10 attend TO all our orders promptly,
The best work at the least cost Is our
motto, Chas. Hellborn d Son.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27

1T was almost miracle. Burdock
Blood bitters cured me of terrible
breaking out all over the body. l am
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge.
Wost Cornwall, Conn
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27

Dr.. Nellie Smith Vernon, physician
and surgeon, has offices over Griffin's
hook store. rooms I ana q office hours
10 70 ~ a. IN, and 1850 to p. m. Of
iice phone Main 24ii. Residence phone
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27

Roslyn coal lasts longer IS cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves
and chimney flues than any other coal
on the market. George w. sanborn.
agent. Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27

Grays river full cream cheese war
ranted the bess on the coast. Depot and
sole agency at No ~ Bond street, Bond
Street market. Wholesale and retail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27

Mrs. Edward Helnt<e. Sc Ffanklln
avenue. wishes music pupils. Begin-
ners only accepted. Special attention
to lingering and time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27

Jell-o the delicious dessert. sold by
johnson Bros,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
BORN.

May 2s, to Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Sim
onson, a son.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27
Cheap Fuel

Fir slabwood. stove legths, $3.50 per
cord, Boxwood $3.50 per large load.
Phone 22i1 Black. Kelly. the trans
fer man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-05-27

Rhubarb-see Johnson Bros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
Items from Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Kan, Nov. 30.-The fire
men of this city gave ball at the opera
house on Thanksgiving night. The
music was furnished by Clarence Shaw
and Mr.. and Mrs. Cowley. They had
a large crowd and every one enjoyed
themselves.
The Mozart trio composed of three
young students of the Lindsborg col
lege gave a concert here on Friday
evening last to a very small house.
The Minneapolis football team was de-
feated at Smith Center The game was
called at 3:15 o'clock at the Smith Cen
ter fair grounds with about 500 in at
tendance. The first half Smith Center
made a touchdown and goal; the sec
ond half Minneapolis played Smith
Center off their feet. Smith Center's
fullbacl1 made a buck on tackle for 40
yards for touchdown, goal was missed;
seven minutes left today Minneapolis
held Smith Center for downs and sue
ceeded in getting within fifteen yards
of goal when time was called. Score
would have been different but for the
crowd which could not be controlled.
Final score, Smith Center 6; Mime
apOliS 5.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
PORTO RICANs CAN'T SUE.
Have Not Rights of People in This
Country, Says Paola Judge.

Olathe, Kan, Nov. 3O.-The question
was raised in the district court of this
county by the Missouri Pacific and
Atchison, Topeka & Santa F'e railroad
companies that the island of Puerto
Rico was not a territory of the United
States like other territories within the
United States whereby citizens of Rico
could maintain suit against railroad
companies in the county where the
death of a passenger occurred like citi-
Zens of the states and territories within
the borders of the United States.
During the flood the Santa Fe used
the Missouri Pacific track from Ottawa
to Kansas City and on June 4, tse&s year,
headend collision occurred at StilWell,
this county, between a Santa Fe and
Missouri Pacific passenger train. Several
were killed and wounded. Among the
killed was Carlos NJ. Fajardo, a Kansas
university student en- route to New York
on the Santa Fe train for his home in
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
Suit was filed here recently for $40 600
damages against both roads by Malta
Fajardo and Emilio Fajardo. his par
ents, of Puerto Rico, who a1lege that the
deceased was only Is years old and
that they are his parents and next of
kin. Among other questions raised by
the railroad companies was one of jur-
iSdiction, claiming that under the Kan
sas statutes the parents could not main
tain their action in this court because
they were not residents of the United
States.
The attorneys for the plaintiffs main
tanned that the supreme court of the
United States had decided in three
the Philippines We're territories of the
United States, citing the famous dia-
mond ring case and others.
Judge Sheldon did not pass upon the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
DIDN'T WANT MUCH.
Theatrical Company Asked Santa Fe
to Hold Train z Hours

There is a well known Biblical quota
ton which is to the effect that if you seek
you shall find and if you ask you shall
receive. This is supposed to be an iron
clad rule, but at the Santa Fe general Of
fees it is not always taken literally.
Roy Johnson, theatrical traffic lnenager
for the Santa Fe is in receipt of a tele-
gram from Matt Smith, advance agent for
the Happy Hooligan Theatrical company,
in which Smith asked that the passenger
train running between Coffeyville and
on the evening Of december 7 in order that
his company can make connections with
train al Cherryvale Tor Columbus, Kan
IL Mr.. Smiths request Was granted the
train referred to would pull out of Coffey-
vile on the 7th just seven hours and ten
minutes late, as It is due to leave that
not want mucn Roy Johnson wonders if
it would not suit him just as We'll if the
Santa Fe wou,i give i'm q deed tC that
part of the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
FIRE AT NEOSHO RAPIDS.
Wipes Out the Greater Portion of
the Little Town.

Eimporia, Nov. 30.-Saturday fire
wiped out the greater portion of the
business houses of Neosho Rapids, a
small town Il miles southeast of En-
poria on the Santa F'e. The origin of
the FIRE is unknown.
It was discovered in the butcher shop
of Mullen q Lumpkin. The flames
spread rapidly urged on by a high
north wind. The general merchandise
store of P c. Carroll, DR.. Carpenter
drug store and the postohice were
burned to the ground The owners
booked on Dowerless as the town has
no fire department. Everything in the
postoffice was destroyed except the
contents of the safe, and as it was so
badly damaged that it could not be
opened, it is not yet known what will
be saved from the wrecked office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30

The Washburn football team had its
picture taken today.
A special venire of Jurymen will be
summoned for the Mason murder case
in the district court.
The county commissioners may buy a
large stone crusher and locate it at the
fair grounds stone quarrieS.
The trial of Mason, charged with the
murder of Fred Tutcher, begins in the
district court one week from this morn
ing.
The Shawnee County Horticultural
society will hold its regular monthly
meeting at the state house Thursday,
| December 3. Officers will be elected.
Councilman Weber intimates that he
may again run for councilman from the
Fourth ward. The chances are, how
ever, that he will decide to keep out Of
the race.
The theatrical company playing 1.-The
Chaperons'' this season passed through
Topeka Sunday on Santa Fe train No.
on their way to Arkansas City where
they are to open a new theater tonight.
A gasoline stove exploded and started
a fire in the kitchen of the Ladies' Ex-
change at 119 West Sixth street Satur-
day afternoon about 5 o'clock. The fire
department checked the blaze with
tri1ing loss.
Nearly one-third of the trees in the
Washburn campus have died, and are
7
trees were too close together and that
they did not have sufficient vitality to
resist the attack of the worms which
have been very bad for two years.
Robert Edeson, who was seen here Sat
urday night in Soldiers of Fortune -
will leave the company at Louisville,
December "a, and will go to New York
where he Nill produce "Ransom's Fol-
ly' His place will be taken by Edwin
Brandt, who now plays General Men
doza.''
Kansas City Star: How the To-
pe1a papers will howl" exclaims the
Hutchinson News. lat Tom Anderson
when they see the deep dye of his
his hair" The principal defect with
this figure of speech is the fact that Mr..
Anderson has for fifty years been as
bald as a billiard ball.
Miss Fay Tincher Of this city, a MEM
Der of the prince of Pilsen" company,
now playing in Kansas City, will spend
Tuesday with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Tincher. The Pilsen company
has just returned from a successful tour
of the Pacific coast. From Kansas City
the company goes south, and will play
in New Orleans during Christmas week.
L. D. Tippin, the man who had his
team killed by the street cars on East
Fourth street last Monday, lost his
pocket book cntaining S37 every cent
he had, last Friday. Mr.. Tippin's hard
luck comes in punches. He has Just re-
turned to his home, GIL Quincy street,
from a long sick spell in the hospital.
Mr.. Tippin has put in claim for $160
for the dead horses, and says he will
sue the railway company if the bill is
not paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
She Won SIS Husking Corn.

Paola, Kan, Nov. 30.-Mrs. w. L.
Crockett, a farmers wife, living near
here has shown what a Kansas woman
can do when she makes up her mind.
She told her father recently that she
could husk thirty bushels of corn in a
day He told her that he would give
her IS if she succeeded. The next morn
ing at Z o'clock she went into the field
with his team and at 4 o'clock in the
afternoon she had the thirty bushels,
full weight and measure, husked and
hauled to the crib. She got the So. Mrs
Crockett is % years old and weighs los
pounds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
Boy Sues a Physician.

Wichita, Kan, Nov. 3O.-Herbert Cole,
by his next friend, Eta Cole, has brought
suit against DIR. G. W. Barnett of this
city for damages alleged to have been
received in an assault which the plain
tiff AYERS was committed November "a.
1t is stated in the petition that the doc
tor used a piece of gas pipe upon the
head and shoulders of the youth to
chase him off his premises, breaking the
bones Of his left arm with the weapon.
The boy sues for 5000 actual damages,
81, 900 punitive damages, 5000 physician
fees, and $500 for the pain suffered and
attorneys fees.