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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
10 OTTAWA BLOCKS BURNED.
AND loo PEOPLE LEFT HOME
LESS ny s4OO,OGO FIRE.
Whter Works Broke Down Is fire Started
-Firemen PowerIess for Forty Minutes
--Firebug Arrested on Snpicion--Ho
IL Said 70 Have Made Threats.

OTTAWA, May lo,-The city Of Ottawa
underwent it's second conflagration to-day.
As result nearly one thousand people
are homeless and an area covering forty
blocks Il In ashes.
The loss Is estimated at about 100000.
and perhaps one-half OF this amount is
covered by insurance.
1t was shortly after o'clock when the
fire started in the large lumber piles OF
j. r. Booth, situated in the southwestern
part OF the city, known as Rochesterville.
Famed by a great wind, the blaze gained
Roadway with alarming rapidty. In
few minutes not only the huge yards them
selves, but the whole surrounding district
was In flames.
To add to the seriousness OF the situation
just when the fire WAS discovered, there
was break at the pumping station, and
the efforts Of the fire brigade were thus
paralyzed, pending repairs.
The repairs took about forty minutes.
and in the meantime practically no water
was available, but the fire roared on. max
ing a clean sweep. Block after block was
being eaten up.
The fre-swept area is in part identical
with that of the big fire Of 1900. when Sis,-
600 900 worth went up in smoke.
To-day's fire destroyed about 200 houses
and 10000 600 feet Of lumber.
When the blaze threatened to leap across
the Chaudiere district and into the neigh
boring city Of Hull the Mayor called out
the militia to aid in the protection OF prop
erty and wired to Montreal for assistance.
Two steamers. two hose wagons and a
number of men came w from that city,
but at the time they arrived the fire was
under control There were many thrilling
sights during the conhagration, and it was
slrikingly like that Of three years ago.
The same amount OF distress will not
follow this fire. for the reason that, profit
ing by the lesson of that time, the majority
Of the householders were insured.
The insurance companies are all hit hard
but the greatest loss is sustained by Eng
fish underwriters. who were heavily in
teresed in the risks on the lumber piles.
The fire burned tiercely from 2:30 to $50
In the evening
The fire-swept district is bounded on
the south by the car tracks. on the west
by the tracks of the Canadian Pacific
Prescott line, on the east by Rochesterville
and a part of Division street and on the north
by Albert street
John White, a former convict for inoen-
diarism and a ticket-of-leave man. was
arrested on a charge Of drunkenness. He
was suspected Of having started the fire.
He was sentenced on Jan. 3. 1895, to serve
u tsn-ysar term. but was released on ticket
of leave on Oct. II, 1902 He IL alleged TO
have vowed vengeance upon Booth, the
lumberman, for his imprisonment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
ONE CHILD DEPORTED.
So the Mother Went Back to Europe With
Hin, Though the Father Lives Here.

Mrs. Rosa Windstein, whose husband is
employed at the glass works Of Libby d Co.,
at Toledo. Ohio, landed recently at Ellis
Island from the French liner La Savoie
with her three children, Caroline, Fritz
and Josef, aged respectively II, and z
years. Josef u a weakened little creature
Weighing only IL pounds and cannot an talk
like baby. The surgeon who examined
the boy eaid he was unfit mentally and
physically to he admitted.
Tho mother telegraphed to her brother.
Michael Dorsch. Of Toledo, and he came
on to get Mrs.. Windstein and her NAL
formed boy through. He had letter
from Golden Rule Sam Jones asking that
the child be allow ed to land
The Board Of Special Inquiry. however,
said Josef would have to 60 back. The
mother said she would 60 with him. and
after putting him In n Catholic institution
in Germany would return to her husband
The girl Caroline and the boy Fritz were
permitted to land and went to Toledo with
Oorsch. The mother and Josef sailed
for Europe on Friday by L'Aquitaine.
It is said that Mrs. Windstein may have
her boy when her husband becomes .
citizen. He has taken out his first papers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
STATE BARS sTRIkERs MARCH.



GREENWICH, Conn, May 10. Information
was received by Deputy Sheriff Ritch to-
night that 600 Italians would start on a
march from Mount Vernon to New Haven,
making a labor demonstration and calling
out all the Italian laborers in the towns
through which they pass.
Officer Ritch has organized posse and
says they will not be permitted to cross
Byram Bridge into Connecticut. He has
arranged barricade of boards and sand
bags and these will close the Greenwich
end of the bridge.
John Richardson, the Italian deputy
sheriff of Bridgeport, has been instructed
to tell the men that they cannot come into
Connecticut, and the first man who at
tempts TO pass the barricade will be shot.
The officers expect to carry out their plans
but look for lively time for while.
MOUNT VERNON, May l0.-There are about
three hundred Italians in Mount Vernon,
who intend to join the parade. Most OF
the men are laborers who have been in the
employ of Contractor Crimmins of New
York, who IL relaying the tracks OF the
Union trolley road.
They struck about ten days ago for 81
day for eight hours work and have been
on the rampage ever since, visiting the
various public works and inducing their
countrymen to quit work. The streets OF
Mount Vernon are torn up and are almost
impossible in places.
The strike also threatens to embarrass
the trolley company by gripping its facili-
ties for handling the heavy traffic to Glen
Island and the Sound resorts.
The contractors have sent several gangs
of Southern negroes to Mount Vernon to
complete the work. but the strikers sue
ceeded in inducing them to quit work the
first day and join the strik e.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
HANNA OFFERS TO ARBITRATE.
Efforts Of Civic Federation to Stave on
Southern Pacific Strike.

OMAHA, May TO- Senator Hanna and the
National Civic Federation have offered TO
arbitrate the differences between the South
ern Pacific Railroad and its shopmen who
threaten to strike. Mr.. Hanna has taken
an interest in the labor troubles OF the
Western railroads for some time, but this
IL the first offer of the Federation TO act
as mediator between the Hartman roads
and the men.
This situation was brought about by the
threat of the nachinists. boilermakers
and blacksmiths OF the Southern Facinc
to strike In sympathy with the same crafts
ON the Union Pacific, who have been out
since last June.
Mr.. Hanna telegraphed from his home in
Cleveland to the heads OF the shopmen'
unions on Saturday, requesting the unions
to refrain from striking tomorrow, and to
await the action OF the Federation which
would hold meeting on Wednesday.
Mr.. Hanna was notified that II was too
late to withhold the strike call, which is
set for Monday at noon, and will extend
from New Orleans to Portland, Ore. and
Ogden, Utah.
f. H. Hartman. president of the Southern
Pacific has been in Geographic corre-
spondence with the heads OF the unions Tor
several days, and yesterday by Telegraph
he told them they were doing great wrong
to the Southern Pacific in calling the shop
men out.
He insisted that the road did not deserve
such treatment and appealed to them TO
give the piecework system trial for four
months, promising TO rescind the order and
restore day wages II at the end OF that time
the men were dissatisfied.
The unions reply to Mr.. Hartman was
that the strike would come on Tomorrow.
AZ ordered, unless the Union Pacific strike
WAS settled in the meantime.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
COLD WELCOME FOR FLEET.
Germans Not Prepared to Greet Our
Squadron Kindly at kiel.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THg Sun.
BERLIN May lO.-The announcement that
the American European squadron, now in
French waters has been ordered to proceed
to kiel is received with cool indifference
by the press and public. The soreness
arising from tho misunderstood MONACO
ceptance Of the Kaiser's previous invitation
has not been removed.
Moreover, the lack Of response to tho
advances Of Emperor William and Baron
speck Won Sternburg. the German repre-
sentative at Washington, which continue
TO be regarded as fulsome. adds to the
irritation
The Neuste Ndchrichten, which is repre-
sentative of naval opinion, says that while
the reception OF the squadron will be cor
rect and friendly any fraternizing or
demonstrations inspired by momentary
enthusiasm would not harmonic with
the relations between the two nations
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
AGED COUPLE FATALLY BURNED.
Explosion OF Gas Causes Death Of Heinan
Blaniell ami His Wife.

BrrrALo. May lO.-EIeman NJ. Blasdell
and his wife were burned to death early
this morning at their home in North Collins.
Mrs. Rlasdell awoke at o'clock and found
the room filed with gas. She lighted a
match and the gas exploded.
Mrs Blasdell ran downstairs with her
night clothes on FIRE and fell In the street
terribly burned. Her husband jumped out
of the second story window and was picked
up 80 badly burned and bruised that he
died at 0 o'clock Mrs. Blasdell died at
II in the morning
Mr.. Blasdell was q prominent Republican.
He founded the town Of Blasdell and was
it's first postmaster. He was Assembly
man in 1895 and 1905. and served with Ellis
worths Avengers in the civil war He
was es years old and very rich.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
RUSSIANS ENTERING COREA:
Runiors or an Invasion Reach Toxic. but
Are Not Credited.

special Cable Despatch TO TaR SrS.
LONDON, May IA despatch to the
Tunes from Toxic. referring to the per-
siste!.t reports that many Russian soldiers,
disguised as surveyors. are entering Wiju,
says that the number OF surveyors who
have entered that place probably does not
exceed twenty or thirty
The despatch adds that 1t is rumored
from several sources that Russian troops
are massing at Fenghwanchenn. and that
many hundreds are crossing the Corean
frontier at Tuman and places on the lower
iau River.
1t is believed that these stories are in
tentionally circulated by Russian agents
for the purpose OF creating q diversion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
CLEVELAND GOES FISHING.
Declines to Discuss Politics OH His way
to Middle Bass Island.

SANDusKY, Ohio, May lO.--I came here
70 fish, not to talk politics. said Grover
Cleveland this afternoon on board a steamer
for Middle Bass Island. TO catch fish Ia
my sole object and desire to say nothing '
Mr.. Cleveland was asked about the letter
from Georgia that he had sent saying he
did not want to carry the Democratic ban
ner for a fourth term for the Presidency,
but he refused to discuss It, With Rear
Admiral IAmberton he Is the guest OF
Leroy Brooks. He will spend ten days
in fishing here.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
NEGRO DEPARTMENT STORE.
chicago Man Writes That He Hears Csrne-
gle and Warrington VIII start One.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, May lO.-Gov. Davis
received letter yesterday from Chicago.
signed by Julius T. Hirsch, which said:
1T is the intention, with the aid OF Andrew
Carnegie and under the auspices Of Booker
T. Washington. to establish IN Louisville,
Ky, or New Orleans, La large depart
ment dry goods store, exclusively with
colored help, In order to elevate the colored
race and educate them In the commercial
pursuits OF life. VIII your Excellency be
good enough to give me your view upon
this unique enterprise?"
The Governor. in reply. said that he con-
sidered the social elevation of the colored
race all nonsense He believed the negro
would do much better II let alone and that
his natural place 10 in the field.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
Killed by . Blow From . Discus.

DIXON, H., May lO.-Earle B. Smith is
dead here as the result OF being struck
upon the head by a discus thrown by a
on last Monday. The students
of the Dixon High School were practising
for the county field meet. Smith was IN
line for a running race when the discus
accidentally slipped from the hands
OF the thrower in another part OF the field.
striking the runner.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
HIRED EyCORT 70 90 TO BOSTON.
Miss wayne Was Afraid TO Go Alone. 10
She Took Messenger Boy.

Miss Maud Wayne, who is staying at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J, c. Fee. at 253 West
l2sth street has sweetheart who IL an
officer on tho cruiser Olympia She got
messag &c fro,s him last week that he would
reach Boston on Friday. and that he would
not he able to come TO New York, SO that
IL she wanted to see him she must make
the trip to Boston. She was afraid to make
the trip alone and friend suggested that
she engage messenger boy to 60 with her.
A messenger was called from the i2Sth
street office of the Western Union. Miss
Wayne was told that his time was worth
30 cents an hour, not including his expenses.
The trip was made, and Miss Wayne saw
her sweetheart.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
CAR .ABLAZE FROM BELOW.

Passengers on q Third Avenue Trolley
Had to Quit In Hurry.
The passengers on Third avenue trolley
car had to get out in hurry last night at
lleth street, where flames beg an shooting
up through the floor Of the car. The car
was southbound with load OF passengers
from Fort George. The car was run down
to 10th street, and an alarm turned in.
The hremen eaved the car.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
Sen, TO Jail for Toastlng Czolsosx.

TACOMA, Wash. May lo,-.Here's to
the noble and great man who slew Presi-
dent Mckinley The speaker WA william
Dorenson, and he was In the Pioneer saloon
drinking with companions, He WAS sem
fenced to flfty days In the chain gang yes
terday. Dorenson said he was an Anarchist
and was proud Of II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
Trains Blocked on the Bridge.

Between 1880 and o'clock this morning
the elevated trains from New York were
blocked on the middle OF the Brooklyn
Bridge and the crowd returning from Coney
Island had TO take the trolleys.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
INFANTA ISABEHS WOUND.
Frincesss LIP, Split by Horses KICK. Had
TO He Sewed Up.
Special Gable Despatch TO THE SUN,

Special Cable Despatch 10 lHk SUN
MADRID, May l0.-The 1nfanta Isabel
aunt OF King Alfonso, who was kicked IN
the face by her horse yesterday after the
animal had thrown her, had her lip 30 badly
split that it was necessary for doctor to
Kew it up She is prog ressing satisfao-
iorlv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11

New York for luncheon. Chicago for brcskfrst.
sfter delightful rids, 80 miles IN % hours on the
train Of The ceniuYy--Sew York Cenirals roth
Century Lirn!ted.'-Ad.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11

The Ia,kawNnna Habit.
hvc daily trains 70 Buffalo will give u 70 yYo TICK
els, 40 and 1853 Broadway ADO
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11

Electric automatic switch and signal apparatus on
the Pennsylvania Railroad lnsuIs safety 10 the
passenger while en- route 70 the WesI.-Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11

s65 San Frsncisco and Retsru--s0s
through line. connecting at Chicago with all
ahscontine ntal Ioutes. Lehigh Nailnv w. R--A""
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
Iis TAreush Trains

solid vsstSAsis Through Trains
10 ChicAgu So. I0uls. Ctnelnnatl and Cleveland. WA
PrnnsylvsnlA RAlpss1 Leave " convenient hou7'
--Adt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11

uurnett'g vanilla Extract
l. SID by all the best grocerS everywhere. tn n.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-07
Accident Befalls Ed. Harrison,

Friends OF the injured man and
his family were shocked to hear last
week Of an accident which had be-
fallen Ed. Harrison. a son of Mr..
and Mrs. Ct. o. Harrison, and
formerly of this city, but now Of
La Fayette, Colorado. Mr.. Harrison
has been employed in coal mine
since going to Colorado and on
Thursday last, while in the pursuit
Of his work, and in the act Of bend
ing over, a load of coal was pre-
eipated upon him, breaking both
thighs and otherwise fearfully hurt
ing him. An operation was found
necessary and from this he rallied
very nicely, which leads his friends
TO feel secure in the hope that the
accident viii not prove fatal and
Mr.. Harrison will recover.
Mrs. G.. O. Harrison left Monday
evening for Lafayette to be at her
sons bedside.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-07
One of Our Lecture Course Attractions.

The reading given Tuesday even
ing by Miss. Mearns, teacher Of elocu
ton, a. Lenox college, was decided
success, and the Clio Club are con-.
graduating themselves on being in
strumental in bringing this talented
lady before the people of Hopkinton.
Although on account of the in
clement weather the audience was
not as large as had been anticipate
ed, it was an appreciatiye one and
thoroughly enjoyed the program,
which varied nthe humorous to
tragedy: Miss AIearns' unaffected
manner at once wins the hearts Of
her audience. Her dignity and Won
derful range Of voice are especially
adapted to Shakeperian roles, while
her thorough adaptation of voice
and manner show thorough con-
ception Of the authors meaning In
the dialects she is equally at home;
naturally, however, she favors selec-
tions in her mother tongue, and
"Mansie WAUGH at the Play and
1.-THE Last to Cuddle Doom" give OPP
portunity to display her ability il
4 that direction. Several Monticello
lladies were present at the entertain
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-07

two girls and five boys, three of
whom survive her, and were present
at the funeral ceremonies viz:
Peter Jakelin Of Delaware, Iowa,
Margaret Hess of Monet, Missouri,
and George Jakelin of Lamont, Iowa
In-lS4S, she with her husband
moved to Utica, New York, where
they lived twelve years, after which
they came west and settled in Della
ware, Delaware county, Iowa, and
dwelt in peace and plenty until the
death of her husband in 1892, and
since that time she has been at home
with her children, wherever it pleas
ed her to remain.
The funeral was held at the Bap-
list church in Delaware, the pastor
of the Earlville Lutheran church
officiating, she having been mem
Der of that church.
The floral offerings were profuse
and beautiful, and the interment
was made in the Delaware cemetery,
beside her husband, and near the
old home where they dwelt together
for over 30 years, but they'll never
say good bye in that eternal day
that knows no ending.
Under the flowers and the grasses,
All glistening with tears like the dew,
A mother, in Isreal sleepeth.
sor her journey of life is through.
Lovn G friends brought roses and lilies n =.
Wheel IN death thou didst peacefully lie.
And thy sp.7't. We know. is with Jesus
IN that land wnS-a the flowers never die.
We know thou art safe DER ,IS -,vesi - = -
And, though we may see thee no more.
Thy hand. as In life, shall be guarding
Our steps to that glortfed shore.
We loved and revered thee while with US.
We are glad that we had thee as friend.
May We strive to be like thee in spirit
That our lives may as peacefully end
We saw thy dear hands clasped In silence
With all of the crosses laid down.
And In fancy We hear angels calling.
Come now and accept of thy crown.
On earth thou vert simply our mother
| Quick to answer each sufferers cry,
But we know thou did'st enter Gods City,
/ The land where the flowers never die.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-07
Death Of Harry Buffers.

Harry Buffers. mantion Of whose
serious illness was made in the
Democrat last week, died Thursday.
Harry was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roger Buffers and was in his thir-
teenth year Sometimes ago, he fell
from a dray, falling directly on his
head and though he seemed to re-
cover from the effects Of the accident
later it developedinto conclusion of
the brain from which his demise re-
suited.
The funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon at the United
Brethren church, Rev. Caul of the
Baptist church, assisted by Rev.
Ward conducting same, Interment
being made in the Manchester Gene
ferry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-07
MAsoNv1LLE.

Mrs. Kenyon of Manchester is
visiting with her son Mart Raster.
Miss Mary Kellerof Winthrop is
in town this week sewing.
P. Langhen wife and two children
went to Chicago Saturday returning
Tuesday.
Mr.. Culligan and family moved
their household goods Wednesday
to the Sampson farm six miles north
of town
Father Rowe Of Strawberry Point
was the guest Of Father Murtaugh
Monday.
Rev and Mrs. McCord are pack
ing their household goods prepare
tory to moving to Arlington. We are
very sorry to lose Mr. and
Mrs. McCord from our midst.
e. A. Mittlestadt attended the
Central City Fair Monday and
Tuesday.
Mr.. E. McCool and son James re-
turned Friday from Minnesota where
they have been making improve
lnents on their farm.
Miss Swan Of Dubuque who has
been spending the past two weeks
with Miss Daisy Mulvehill returned
to her home Tuesday.
Misses Nettie Carmody, Bridge
Maroney, Minnie Hogan and May
McGrath were passengers to Man
chester Saturday.
| e. r. Mulvehill was a business
caller to Manchester Saturday.
Mr.. Patrick o. Brien died at hi,
home three miles south west of tow
on Saturday Oct 3 after lingering
illness of several months. Patrick
| o. Brien is an old and respected
citizen Of this community and i
well and favorably known. The fun
eral services will be held from thu
\ Catholic church here Monday at l,
4 o'clock he being devout membe
of that congregation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-07
shaw Drops In Mt Dcs Ioines.

Dies Moines, Ia. Oct. @ Secretary
of the Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw
dropped into Dies Moines and visited
the state house alone and announced.
He came at a time when Governor
Cummins was out of the city, engaged
iii campaign work. and hence did not
see his successor in the gubernatorial
chair. He, however, had talk Will,
the leading members of the Republic
an state central committee
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-07
A sadpeath.

Lewis E Williams Of Waterloo, u
brakeman on one of the early morn
ing freights. met his death here Tues
day morning Mr.. Williams freight
pulled off and left him and he walk
ed up the grade to meet the meat
train which follows expecting to
catch his own train down the line.
closely alter his freight Upon meet
ing the meat train, he swung up on
"a car but the misty. condition Of
Tuesday morning, made the cars
very slippery and Mr. Williams
missed his footing in some way and
fell between the cars being run ovel
lengthwise. Deceased leaves mother
and one sister.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-07
,assass.sassss asssssasssaa
New Advertisements.
seeeesesessaeassssssssse

W. G. Kenyon is wanting thirty
men and women. Note his big
local elsewhere herein.
w. L. Drew has a fine selection of
tailor made suits, separate shirts
and cloaks, See his adv.
The McEwen farm in Prairie
township is offered for rent. See
notice in another column.
Gildner Bros. make no extra
charge for perfect fit in suit or
overcoat. Never neglect their adv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-10-07
Obituary.

Ursula Grassern, the subject of our
sketch, was born at Raldstadt, Ger
many, May 10, 1921, and after a
lingering illness of nine months,
died at the home Of her son, George
Jakelin, near Lamont, September
25, 1908, at the grand old age of so
years, 4 months and 5 days.
In 1916, she was united in mar
rage with George Jakelin and to
| this union were born seven children