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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
MURDERS CHILDREN
Insane Woman Enacts Horrible
Tragedy at Sturbridge, Mass.
ENDS WITH CUTTING OWN THROAT
Had Shut Off All Means Of Escape
From Little chiIdren-Attempts to
Burn Bodies in House-Fiames Dis
covered by Neighbors.

Sturbridge, Mass, March 25.-Sup-
posed to have been in a state of insani-
ty Mrs Peter Burke ,nionday night after
fastening all the windows of her house
crushed the heads of her four little
ct, scattered oil over them and herself,
and after setting all on fire, ended her
life by cutting her throat
That the woman had previously
showed signs of mental arrangement
seems to be admitted, but that it should
have taken such a violent form was
not even thought of by her husband,
now completely Frustrated, or by her
own relatives. The family had lived
in Fiskedale about year and half
coming there from Worcester, while
Mrs. Fiske is native of New Hamp-
shire, with relatives in Somersworth.
Neighbors Check the Flames.
But for the accidental discovery Of
the fire the deed of the mother might
have been hidden forever from the
world by the destruction of the house.
Two boys happened to be passing the
house when they saw smoke coming
from window They burst in the
doors and tried first to put the fire out
with buckets of water. but it gained
on them SO fast that they were oblig-
ed to run for help. The neighbors
prevented the flames from reaching
above the first floor Up to that time
no one knew of the tragedy. But
someone noticed that closet door
which seemed to be more charred than
most of the woodwork was open, and
glancing inside a blackened mass was
seen. In heap were the bodies of
Mrs. Burke and her four children. The
fact that she killed them was not dis.
closed until one by one they were TAX
en- out, and then it was seen that ev-
cry one of the little ones had it's head
split open, while the cause of the
mothers death was seen in the gaping
wound in her throat.
AS soon as the fire was discovered
in the house Mr.. Burke was notified
and arrived just as the bodies were
found. He tainted from the shock
Mrs. Burke was "a years of age. The
family's friends say the union has al
ways been happy one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
Beware of ointments for catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians, rs the Gumage they VIII
do Is ten fold to the good you can posi-.
bly, derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by II. j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and
is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the sys.
ten. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally. and made in Toledo. Ohio, by n.
]. Cheney Il Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
EXPORTS INCREASE.
Are Assuming Conditions That Are
Nearly Normal.

80 'SSS''''S ~S''N's'S'S SNi =
Nearly Normal. .
The export trade of the United
States is rapidly resuming it's normal
conditions. February figures of the
bureau of statistics show the largest
exports of any February in the history
iof our commerce and also show that
the exports of the three months end
ing with February We're larger than
those of the corresponding period of
any earlier year. On the import side
the figures also show continuation of
the growth which has characterized
the last two years, and the figures of
the eight months enulng with Febru-
airy suggest that the imports of the
| United States in the fiscal year 1903
may exceed $1,0O0,000,O00, while the
export figures seem likely to exceed
81, 400 100000.
Show $12,ooo,ooo Increase.
In the short month of February
alone the exports amounted to $780,
502,105, which is $12,OO0,0O0 in excess
of any preceding February, and more
than double the figures of February
1893, in which month the total eX--
ports were s59,934,9S4. Taking the
three months ending with February
1908, the total exports are $407, $780, 200
against $215,151,471 in the three
months ending with February, 1893
Thus, considering either the month Of
February or the three months ending
with February, 1903, the total exports
are not only larger than in that period
of any preceding year, but practically
double those of a decade ago. These
large export figures are due in part
| to the fact that the new corn crop is
rapidly entering the markets of the
| world, to which the United States was
able to make but slight contributions
\ last year, the corn expectations in
February, 1903, having been 13,000,00C
bushels, against little over 100000
bushels in February last year. Cotton
exports also show a marked gain oyel
those of last year, the value of cotton
exported in February, 1908, being $37,
I423,317 against $24,768,762 in Febru-
airy of last vera. Both in quantity ant
price the cotton exports of February
exceed those of February, 1902, the
number of pounds exported in Febru
airy, 1908, being 401 1874, 799, agains
I296,S14,5 67 in February last year;
while the average price per pounG
was CSC in February, 1903, agains
1889 in February 1902.
Exports of the Decade.
tai exports from the United States il
the three months of December, Janu
airy and February from 1893 to 1908;
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

Six dollars month is all that it will
cost you now to be cured of Catarrh,
Deafness and Lung Diseases by our
COMBINED HOME and Office treat
ment. We advise you to start before
the rates are raised. A SURE AND
PERMANENT CURE GUARANTEED.
We are not only Curing Diseases Of
the Eyes, Ears, Nose. Throat and
Lungs, but many other chronic cond-
tions that were thought incurabIe by
other methods.
TEN YEARS AN INVALID, NOW
SOUND AND WELL.
Mr.. H. L. Leisenring, 623 East Main
street, railroader, met with an acct.
dent ten years ago and has been an in
valid ever since. He sought relief in
vain from many of the ablest physi-
clans in this and surrounding cities.
The success in the treatment of this
remarkable case consisted in knowing
what was wrong and being able to ap-
ply suitable treatment.
AS one disease is frequently depend
ent upon another, or associated with
another, it is necessary for the sue
cessful specialist to have thorough
knowledge of all chronic diseases as
well as the necessary appliances for
examining and treating the same.
Our college and hospital training
and experience in diagnosing and
treating all forms of Chronic Diseases
is unequaled by any specialists that
have ever located in your city. We
have PERMANENTLY fitted up an Of
flee with the latest scientific appli-
ances for treating all forms of
CHRONIC and Private Diseases of
both sexes.
Rem ember the rate for treating all
diseases now is less than half what it
will be later on.
WE CHARGE YOU NOTHING
for consultation and examination.
No matter what your ailment, we give
you an honest opinion as to whether
you can be cured or benefited by
treatment,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
10000 PEOPLE STARVING.
Rumors of Sufferinss in Japan Are
Confirmed.

/ Toxic, March PA committee sent
to investigate the rumors that 10000
people are starving in northwest Jap
an confirm the report. Europeans and
Americans have led the way in pro
viding subscriptions for the distressed
districts, and already $4,000 yen have
been collected. 1t is reported, horses
rice, straw and roots are being used
as food,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
MCPHERSON MAY GET 1T.
Rumor That Judge Caldwell viii Re.
sian Leaves Good Field to Iowan.

Washington, d. c., March 24.-For
a couple of years rumors have been
current that Judge Caldwell Of the
United States circuit court OF appeals
would resign. 1t is now understood
that mis- resignation is imminent.
Among the candidates for the place
are Judges Riner of Wyoming, Green
of Omaha, Hook of Kansas, Cochran
of ST. Louis, and Mcpherson, of Iowa.
Mcpherson is considered as standing
high in the race.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
'Drs. Myerly & Kreul

Rooms 10. 20 and 81, third floor,
Holman Building, Ottumwa. Iowa.
Hours-9 to IL a. M, 2 to A p. m.
Sundays Forenoon only.
Diseases of men, to s p. m.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
BIG OPERA HOUSE DESTROYED
Toronto Playhouse Burned; Loss Esti-
mated at $4,000.

Toronto, Ont, March 25,-The
Toronto opera house burned today. 1t
is estimated that the loss will be $780,
900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

And while always painful aggravang beyond expresso
exceptions they spring and syste
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

left to the weaker lines that resort to
this eXpedient. Throwing party rates
open to everybody is the first gun, the
weak lines mean to discharge, and it
is a decidedly serious proposition to
their strong competitors.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

ATS lot Flock Penney Bar5sFs sub
block Ssqn RSsse ,St SS S1n ss
srs sss %;s s;s Sis sS
son in section TO- township lis. IS range % r. 80
Helen G. olmstead and husband to Margaret A.
1he5RE p5E;n lot 1$ bHGa 1s Forest Heights
Theerpy part of lot 5a. block H. Forest Heights
Clinton E. olmstead and wife to Philip R.
Hamilton part of lot 3d. block II, Forest
joseph KeEish and wife to. John ,1zrizzan ct
al al 40 lot s. block 9. Hancock & Rice's addition,
Margaret E. sheehan and husband to Engebrit
Eidsvald. east ons,half of lot 1. block 200, Town
Of Hsnor MpnsaReli1 E and ,e to c.,x,
smoek ct al lot /. Ste stephen's "t addition s4oo. L.
Albert CHARLES Il RaRs f. to MsP g. Wss
sess ag T. Rs & G s f. sk and g. Ps4H4 ssss9s t.
ond @ DIVISION $3.50. So 90 "eS' N'nneapo'S sec
's s
ase Gates sst and of bus to
Waters addition ' s., s. ,o5o. ;S!S anu 10 '0oek l.
Otto 4 fns and Tfs S ssss sSseR9 H. YORK y +
Martha 3. Godfrey to Ellen Costello. lot Z
/. block 3. Harrison Street supplement. $1.10O.
William II. Herrick and Wife to Maude Lind
sey lot 5, block 2. Cherry Hill addition 81 300
Ira D. Bentley and wife to sVaclav Nasnec
lot. 8. block II, Gales subdivision. $700.
State of Minnesota to Minneapolis Brewing
company, part of lot and subdivision No. a.
$500. 81 4 - + 6 ;
Jessie G. Alden to Harry r. Brown lot 49,
block 4, Harrison's second addition, 81 900.
Hans Christensen and wife to Lukas Dennis
lot 12, and subdivision of lot 5, etc.. block 10,
('obb's addition. 81 123.
Charles A. Bovey ct al to Hilda A. Laurent,
part of block 8. Ncolet island. $16,25O.
Engehret G1lbertson and wife to George W.
Ferrin and wife. part of lots IL and Is, block
Z, Menage's supplement-. 81 100. EU
Blanche NJ Hawkins to. Swan Palmquist,
lot IA, block Sc, ReInington's second addition,
$3.50.
Washburn Minnesota Orphan Asylum to Annie
4 Mcsl. Mccarthy. part of lot 8, block Il, Wash.
burn Park, $500.
NJ. J. Pick to Chauncey r. Brown. lots Ii and
IL. block I. Lincoln street supplement $780,
Martha J. Averill and husband to Emil Jung
quist ct al. part of lots and 4, block 3, Mer-
riam d Shaws addition, $3.50.
Charlotte g.. FIedderly to Swan J. johnson.
& $1,000.
D. S. Pratt to August J. Mayer, lot 1s, block
10, Browns subdivision. $21OO
Nine minor deeds, 500.
Total, 40 deeds, $53, ,013.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
BUILDING PERMITS.

j. C. Rubinger, 62-76 Twelfth street. altera-
tions and changes. $4,000.
Harry silden, 1918 Western avenue, shop.
and warehouse, $1,000.
". n. Baxter, 5s4 Humboldt avenue N, frame
NJ j. Peppard, 25os-5 Third avenue s, two
story brick dwelling. $4,000.
f. H. schuette 2503 Penn avenue N, frame
dwelling, 81 200.
I. J. Buer, 1921 Garfield avenue, frame dwell
Charles ". Chase, s42 Elliott avenue. frame
: dwelling, $2,7oO.
Thirteen minor permits, So, 465.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

36-in: Black Peau* de Sole, very heavy
silk, ,specia]lygood for coats, 20
cheap at $160 yd.; sale at s~~
24-in Black Crepe de Chine. elegant
quality, best made at 81; Qnn
about 200 yards to 60 at. ..~ wv
36-in. warranted Black Taffeta, silk
we know to be absolutely perfect, we'll
we't.t wofth s1:3o yard. .O6
23-in White Japanese Silk, yd. ,25s
Corded Wash Silks, white Or -
only, no colors, best quail; yd. OoO
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
american Medlcal Assoclatlon.

$500 for the round trip to New Orleans
via Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale May Ia Good to return
within ten 10) days Cor May 80. by pay
ment Of 80 cents extra). For further in
formation apply Z. G. Rains General
Agent, corner Nicollet avenue and Fifth
street, Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29

My friend, look here! you know how
weak and nervous your wife is, and you
know that Carter's Iron Pills will relieve
her. now why not be fair about it and buy
her box?
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
A Choice Offering of Silks

s.. There will be choice things in ::
Thursday to get them, We add this
not unlimited in all the lines advcrti
First and foremost comes a lot Of
Pongec Robes. We got them by the
incest bit of luck. we have seen for
many day. There are 25 of these !
beautiful robes-Would there were.
more! The skirts are cut, ready to-
make. Some are tucked, some have
lace. set in; with the cloth cut out
underneath In ordinary cases they
would sell at $1750 to $25 each, bl1t
you may have any one of them for
less than half the price of the very
cheapest. Do you take ~ Hn
that all in? Each. -. :: O.Oe1
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
IN WASH GOODS.


Half price on a very pretty as
sortment OF Dlmitles and Batiste;
always sold at l5c, Tin
nO.W az .'.->%. =. =. = - -
New .Mercerized Printed Ok
fords and Cheviots, all in white
grounds with fancy stripes and
vsra;'' vs "a 80 = ~ : tI.:rc- IT: $ 8G
Basement = Dress Prints, Dress
Ginghams, Cotton Challies and
Apron Ginghams, &c, &c A1n
and &c qualities; all at. -. -. &2U
Fine Zephyr Ginghams, in fancy
stripes, checks and 71n
plain codOrs. -. :.........A 4 ~
Csc Anderson Madras and Silk
Spot Ze,phyr Ginghams, in 4 En-,
all cOlons .................. W
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-29
MANY Choice Summer Fabrics

IN WHITE GOODS.
Not since, the textile art came
into existence has 1T produced such
a wealth of beautiful white cloths
as YOU will find now. sE
White Silk Canvas, mercerized in
the thread, in plain white, a 5oc
cloth, unsurpassed for 4E~
suits and shirt waists, at. UOV
4o-in. hne Victoria lawn, the aOc
quality, half price, 1Oc yd.
: ..:.'. BASEMENT. - e.
10 pieces Canvas Weave Madras,
a 15c fabric that is very popular for
suits: On sale Thursday at 1Oc
yard. ->. -s>c-
36.in. Dotted Swiss ard openwork,
striped Swiss Muslin, 1870 and 15c
goods. Choice 1Oc I'd.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-31
GRAND EXALTED RULER
He win be Given Kentucky We'll
come al Louisville.
Kentucky and Indiana Elks to Greet
Hin at Louisville Wednesday.

Grand Exalted Ruler Geo. p. Cronk
Of the b. p. o. e., OF Omaha, Neb,
will be In Kentucky next Wednesday.
He is to be extensively entertained BY
Louisville lodge No. 8, which has ex-
tended an invitation 10 all the lodges
in the state and in New Albany and
Jacksonville, Madison aud Evans
willie, Ind.
The district deputy, Hon. Jouett
Henry, and Hon. W. p. Kimball, pres.
ident of the Kentucky Elks' associa-
ton, a. well As Hon. Joseph Tanning
Of Indianapolis, will be ON hand. As
is well known, Mr.. Cronk is q plain
business man and dislikes ostentation
The reception in his honor which
will be held at the Elks' Home We'd
nesday night will be an informal sffair
and will give Mr.. Cront an opportun.
ity of exchanging greetings with Ken
lucky and Indiana Elks. Refresh
ments and cigars will be served
During the day number of Elks
will see that Mr.. Cronk is not neglect
cd. Quite . large delegation will take
dinner with him. Plans are being
perfected for his entertainment during
the day. pugmaung
Paducah lodge has received an invi.
taticn for any of its members to at.
tend, but none have yet arranged to
20.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-31
WEEK NEWS In THE
BUSINESS WORLD.

CleariDgs this week were s516,637
Same week last year s7ssio
Increase ls7. se7
the past week has been the dullest
Of the year with the banks, and coon.
ter business especially dull. The in
crease over the same week last year is
very large, however, but this is ac-
counted for by the fact that the same
week last year was "white Week, p"
when business was practically at q
standstill in Paducsh.
Business with the wholesale houses
is good, and has been all the past
month. The new year has started
well, and but few complaints are
heard.
Retail trade has been very good this
week. February is the dullest month
in the year. and the coming month is
not expected to prove an exception to
this rule.
The announcement is made that the
Kentucky Iron Co. will blow in their
furnaces at q very early date, and this
is indeed good news.
The Paducah Curtain Pole 90. turn
cd out the first of their product yester-
day, and expect TO now run regularly.
The plant has been delayed in getting
started by being tied mp on some essen
tial material by q strike in the fac
tory. The company starts off with a
big booking of orders and every pros.
pect for great success.
The trade edition of The Sun will be
issued next week and will be q splen-
did review of the great business inter-
ests of Paducsh, and its prospects for
the future. The leading concerns of
the city, with very few exceptions.
will be represented in 1t, and 1t will
show the commercial world what our
city has done and is doing
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-31
Wall Street Greatly Interested in the
Latest Deal.
II Is Reported That the Southern and
Frisco Will Soon Con-
solidate.
NOT GIVEN OUT
PLANS

New York, Jan. 31-The Morgan
interests now dominate the Frisco.
This fact has been made known on
Wall street, II has peculiar signifi-
canoe, and verifies and confirms the re-
ports of transactions said to be under
way. The street declares that in the
near future this great firm Of bankers
and railroad men will unite the scat
tered elements of the Frisco, and uni
fly the system s as to make il a greater
force in the southwest. To what ex-
tent plans in this direction have been
made is not known. This is being
kept dark secret. The promoters are
sleeping with it under their pillows.
1t is known, however, that this is the
hardest blow. that the Morgans have
hit the Goulds in the southwest, and
this feature of it is prime matter of
discussion here.
With the advent Of the Morgans into
the southwest comes the equally start
ling news that an arrangement is
pending looking to the union Of the
Frisco with the ISouthern railway.
That this has been in contemplation
for some time is well known; and the
fact that the Goulds were endeavoring
to purchase a controlling interest in
the Frisco,no doubt, hastened the deal.
The street is watching the situation in
the southwest with intense interest,
and every move that is made empha-
sizes what has been said in these dis
patches about finish fight between
the Gould's and the Morgan's for con-
troll Of the southwest.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-31
FATHER CONSENTS.
HE WILL LET HIS CHILDREN
BE PROPERLY CARED FOR.

John Farmer, the carpenter Of West
Monroe street. has consented verbally
TO have his children enter the Ken.
tuoky Childrens' Home at Louisville. !.
Farmer has done nothing for his
children, IL is alleged, and would not
let them go to school. The school
board took the matter up and could
do nothing and Mr.. ben weille took
the matter in hand and had County
Attorney Eugene Graves correspond
with the Louisville Kentucky Home
Society people relative to finding q
place for the children. Farmer has
consented to let the children and will
sign mp the proper papers this after.
noon releasing them.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-31
Inspector to Arrive Here Monday
and go Over Route.
In the Afternoon He Will Hold On
xamination for Rural
Carrier.
WILL MAKE FOUR ROUTES

Postmaster f. NJ. Fisher this morn
ing received letter stating that Mr..
P. s. Kipler, rural route inspector for
the postoffice department, will arrive
Monday from Hickman, where he is
at present, and go over the proposed
new route in the Clsrk's River Sec
tion. This is known as route No. 4,
and will make the fourth route to be
established in this county. There are
already three routes in operation in
MoCracken county, and the one Inspec.
tor Kipler is to go over will be the
fourth, and has already virtually been
authorized by the department, Mr..
Kipler being sent on a special mission
to inspect 1t and prepare for starting
it.
It is hoped to have him also go over
the other proposed route No. 5twhioh
will give the residents Of the st. Johns
section the rural free delivery service.
Mr.. Kipler's headquarters are in In.
annapolis, but he has been in the
southwestern part of the state for sew
eral days working on the new routes.
At O'Clock Saturday afternoon he
will hold an examination for rural
free delivery carriers at the govern
ment buildings and it is probable sew.
eral will be on hand for the occasion
-Four or five have already signifieC
their intention of taking the examina
tion.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-31
George Brown, Of Jackson, Tenn,
Killed al Fulton Last night.
A Freight Engine Ran Iuto An Open
Switch and Turned Over
Embsnkment
ENGINEER WAS soALDED

There was sastrous wreck ON the
Illinois Cens-ll road at Fulton, KY,
last right at . O'Clock when south
bound freight train ran into an open
switch ami overturned the engine, de-
rail,d four cars and killed George
brown, Of jackson, Tenn, who was
learning the road preparatory to mr.
ing. H-'.
The engine was in charge Of Engi-
neer Fred Brink and Fireman George
Hunt with young Brown in the cab.
The train was on q side track and the
engineer was under the impression
that he was on the main line, il is
said. He pulled out and ran into an
open switch. The engine turned over
and went down an emhank ment VIII lie
the four derailed cars remained mp
right
Engineer Brink was scalded and
Fireman Hunt bruised. Brown was
caught under the engine and had moi
time to jump. The engine is No. eSs
one of the biggest freight engines the
company owns and the wrecker was
sent out from Paducah to pick the big
machine up.
The track was soon cleared, and 90
casioned little delay.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-31
FITZSIMMONS AND JEFFRIES
Will Give Sparring Exhibition in
Paducah Friday Night.
IL win Be the First Appearance Here
of Both the Noted Pugilists.

Manager James E. English this af.
ternoon arranged for sparring exhi.
bition to be given at The Kentucky
thestsr next Friday night, February
6, between Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim
Jeffries the noted pugilists, after the
performance Of the Flints. This will
be an exhibition of great importance,
both men having national reputa.
ton.
The pugilists are en- route east from
San Francisco, and have agreed to
stop over here and give the exhibition
only because Sam Mott. their manager,
is an intimate friend of Manager Muir
ply, Of the Flints, and will stop here
TO accommodate him. The night be-
fore Fitz and Jeffries will spar in st.
Louis.
The exhibition will take place after
the regular performance of the Flints,
and there will be several preliminary
bouts. 1t will be the best thing of its
kind ever seen in this part of the state.
The Flinfs are very clever people.
They originally had all next week at
The Kentucky but agreed to sell Mon.
day night to 1.-THE Strollers" in order
that Paducahans would not have to
miss it.