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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27

lions. With Sturgis' assistance he
managed to place his lips to the
anouth-piece of the speaking-tube. A
few whiffs of comparatively fresh ais
sent the sluggish blood coursing
through his veins and gave him new
hold. on life. With renewed .vigor
came the animal instinct to fight to
the last for existence.
As the shadows of death which had
been closing in upon him receded, he
became conscious of Sturgis' voice
beating upon his ears in broken and
scarcely audible tones.
tIt is-the last chance-Stick-to
the tube-When he comes-surprise
him-your revolver-shoot-be
The reporter was clinging unsteadi-
~ to his friends shoulder. Sprague
suddenly realized that Sturgis in his
turn was succumbing to the effects of
the gas. He sprang back in time to
catch the staggering man in his
4 arms.
Selfish brute that L ami" he ex-
claimed. Here; it is your turn to
brenthe!" And he pushed the report
er toward the tube.
"No, no." said Sturgis, struggling
family; sit cannot be both--and you
have-everything live for"
But the artist was now the stronger,
and he succeeded in forcing his friend
to inhale enough fresh air to restore
his departing consciousness.
At length Sturgis, with returning
strength, was about to renew the gem
erous struggle with Sprague, when
suddenly the place was ablaze with the
glow of an electric light. 3
He wants to see if his work is done, :"
whispered Sturgis. to his companion.
Then, observing that Sturgis was
again on the verge of asphyxiation, he
continued hurriedly:
.Fill up your lungs with air, quick!
quick, l tell you. Now drop and
feign death. Do as I do.'
Suiting the action to the word, Stur-
gis threw himself upon the stone floor,
face downward, and lay motionless,
his right hand grasping a revolver con-
cealed beneath his body. Sprague,
after short breathing spell at the
tube, followed his companions exam
pie.
After short interval there came a
metallic click, which Sturgis recog-
nized as the sound made by the open
ing of the slide in the panel of the door
I at the head of the stairs.
A moment which seemed an eter-
nifty of suspense - followed, during
which the prisoners felt, without being
able to see, the cold CLEAN of the steely
eyes of Murdoch at the grating.
Would he enter? Would he suspect
the ruse? Would the two men retain
their grasp OF consciousness and their
strength long enough to make a last
fight for life?
These thoughts crowded upon the re.
porter's brain as he lay Stimulating
death and making a desperate effort to
control his reeling senses.
If Murdoch were coming he would
have to shut off the gas and ventilate
the room. What was he waiting for?
Come in!"
The words were Murdock's as he
turned away from the grating and
closed the sliding panel
An interruption which probably
means death to us" whispered Sturgis
to his companion; stake another
breath of fresh air, old fellow; We
must hold out . little longer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
ACCIDENTS.


information has been received here
OF an accident that happened to Rev.
H. II. EgGleston. pastor of the First
presbyterian Church. in this city. who
Is visiting in Louisa county. Mr.. l3g-
sleston In company with his brother
in-law. was inspecting the rafters of Il
new barn that was being built. With
out warning they gave way. precipi-
tating him TO the ground. II distance OF
twenty feet. injuring his back and
foot. For that reason he was unable
to return home. His injuries are not
thought to be serious.
Sunday night a young man named
Raymund Frances. from New York.
came to this city to visit friends. Just
before II o'clock he started for home.
When passing down High street lie
saw the passengers coming off the
ferry boat and started to run to catch
her. but came to n sudden stop by be-
ing caught around the neck by an
awning rope that was suspended from
an awning. He was thrown violently
to the ground. and struck his head
very hard. cutting Il cash about two
inches long besides cutting him under
the neck. He was picked up by some
persons who saw him when he fell and
carried to place where the wound
was dressed, after which he left for his
home.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
FUNERAL OF GEORGE w. KING.

The funeral of the late George w.
King was held at 1870 o'clock Sunday
afternoon, the services being held at
the South Street Baptist Church. which
was filed to the doors. The Rev. j.
w. Mitchell, pastor of the church. was
assisted by The Rev. DR.. \. l.. Owen, OF
Grace Baptist Church, Norfolk, and the
Rev. j. 4. Bosnian, OF Richmond. MIR.
Mitchell and DR.. Owen delivered touch
ing euloges to the character and worth
of the deceased, and resolutions of re-
spect from the South Street Baptist
Church. its Board of DeAcons. of which
he WAS Il member: the Sunday school,
of which he was formerly superintcn-
dent. and his former Sunday school
class. We're read. The services were
concluded in Oak Grove Cemetery, the
D0dy being esc0rtcd 10 us last resting
place by Old Dominion Lodge. 1. o. O..
f.. and Portsmouth Council. Royal
Arcanum.
The bearers were N. Il. Richard
son. w. l.. Grubb. Geo. Fl. Balance.
Robert Johnson. rs b. Wilkins, Stroud
Roper. Il. &. Brooks and Jesse Morris.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
BLOOD POISON.
Eruptions, Sore Throat. Eat
ing Sores, Ulcers
Bone Pains.
a Specific Cure Found in 3. B. b..
A Trial Bottle Free.

1t is especially the deep-scatcd, OBJ
stnate cases that Is. Il. Is. cures. At
ter doctors and patent medicines have
failed.
B b. Occurred X. p. b. Jones. At
lnnta. Ga. of blood poison, had copper
oolorcd cruptions all over his body, eX-
crucating aches and pains. falling OF
the hair. sore throat. Ills troubles re-
sisted the treatment of the most noted
doctors. yet he was completely cured
by ten large bottles of Botanic Blood
Balm (B. T.. b.. Robert Ward, MaXey
Ga. suffered from secondary and ter
tiary syphihc blood poison, face and
shoulders mass of corruption and
sores began 10 eat into skull bones
eleven large bottles of Il. T. +. COM
rlctely cured him. These are severe
cases. If you have the slightest touch
CT syphilitic blood poison, such as PIN
pies. cruptions, bone pains, swollen
glands. itching skin, falling hair or
scrofulous sores, you had better take
five or six large bottles OF Il. Is. Il. to
clean the poison out before it gets
worse as it is bound to do
Large bottles for sale by druggists
| aili Burrow Martin x CO.. Norfolk,
for 81, or SIX bottles, Gun treatmenD
So. So sufferers may test Il. g. y. a
trial bottle given away free of charge.
| Address BLOOD Ralm 90, Mitchell
street, Atlanta. Ga. Describe your
trouble and we will give free personal
medical advice
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
ERS.

The Board of Police and Fire Com
missoners at their meeting last night
made an investigation of the fire
which occurred in the house of Mr..
John w. Tatem, in South Portsmouth.
on the morning of August 23d. The
evidence showed that none of the
members of Mr.. Tatems family were
at home at the time. the house being
locked up. The fire was discovered by
n neighbor at $50 o'clock in the morn
ing. Everything tended to show that
the house had been set on fire, and the
board, by unanimous vote, so de-
cided the incendiary not being known
to the board
Police Officer Winingder was granted
pay for five days time lost on account
of injuries sustained in arresting VIM.
Archer, n marine. Archer assaulted
officer Winingder while on the way TO
the station house, striking him on the
head with n brick.
Substitute Police Officers Seeds,
Hodges, Vaughan and burlington were
dropped from the list on account of ir-
regularity in reporting for duty. Sub
stitutes Carlisle. Taylor and Elliott
were excused from reporting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
\ HAppY OCCASION.

At the home of AIr. Jos. Broughton,
Firth and Harrison Streets, last even
ing. pleasant family gathering was
held in honor of Mrs. Broughton. 1t
was her birthday and she was the re-
cipient of many presents and the con-
CALCULATIONS of her family and friends.
VISITING FtREME,N EXPECTED.
y party of the Washington Hook and
Ladder Company, OF Reading. Pa. will
arrive here on the Bay Line steamer
Tomorrow morning as guests of the
Chambers Fire Company. The Penn
syiNanians will remain in the city for
several days. The Chambers have APP
pointed II committee, consisting of
Messrs. NJ. j. Mulvey, chairman: r. c.
Marshall. 5. +. Hutchins. C. Il. Muir
den. John White G. ii. Brown, Edward
McGrath. j. p. Richardson, c. T. Dun
ham. Henry Bernard and l.. T. Holt,
TO entertain the visitors While here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
1t Will Meet This Morning in Monu-
mental NJ. E. Church and Continue
Till Thursday.

The Portsmouth District Conference
VIII convene at o'clock this morning
In Monumental Church, and will be
called to order by the presiding elder.
the Rev. w. C. Walden. 1t Is expected
to close on Thursday.
The Rev. DR.. w. G. Newton. n for
mer missionary to China. but now sta
toned at Ebenezer Church. Nanse-
mond county. has been selected to de-
liver the opening sermon of the confer
ence. The sermon on the missions will
be preached by the Rev. Dr. Starr. and
the Rev. A. Coke Smith will be heard
on the Twentieth Century Fund.
Numerous representatives from edu-
cational institutions of the State will
attend the conference and be heard in
the interest of the colleges they repre-
sent among the number expected be-
ing Dr. Starr, president of Randolph
macon college; Professor Smith. of
randolph Macon, and the Rev. James
stitute.
The conference will be composed Of
every minister in the district and three
lay delegates from each of the twenty
ilve charges In the district, making
about one hundred delegates in all.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

Sunday -school Workers Society by

SundaySchoo Workers Society by
Miss Katie Summers.
The reading of these reports closed
the most interesting services. and after
singing by the choir, God BE With
You TIL We Meet Again" the au-
dience was dismissed with the bene-
diction by Rev. ]. T. Bosnian.
CHURCH RECEPTION.
\ church reception was held at s
o'clock last night in the lecture-rooIn
Mr.. c. y. Mclean. chairman of the
Board of Stewards, presiding. and the
following program was carried out:
Address of Weicome-.-Jno j. King
response. .......- Rev. w. G. Walden
Greetings from Portsmouth Metho-
dism.. Rev. l.. II. Rawlings
greetings from Norfolk Methodism
:............... Rev. s. c. Hatcher
Greetings from Berkely Methodism
....Rev. j. T. Mastin
Greetings from Other Denomina-
lions. ....... Rev. DIR. w. +. Fisher
The exercises were interspersed with
appropriate music by IL quartette from
the Naval Post Band.
Refreshments We're served
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
DIED.

MATHTEWS.-A the residence, Port
Norfolk, Va, September 10th. 1900. at s
o'clock ~ NJ, Mrs. ANN MATTHEW'S,
beloved wife of Joseph Matthews, aged
80 years. months.
Funeral services at the residence on
Maryland avenue. Port Norfolk, THIS
GTuesday) AFTERNOON. Mt 3 o'clock.
FRIENDS and acquaintanceS are respect
fully invited TO attend. Interment Mag
nolla cemetery, Berkeley.
STEINMAN-At the residence. Catage
Place. Norfolk County. Va. September
9th, 1900. at o'clock p. NJ. LILLE In
FAINT daughter of John and Kate Stein
nun. aged months. l6 days.
Funeral services at the residence
yesterday afternoon ut o'clock. Inter
ment in Oak Grove cemetery.
parents. Primers Point. Norfolk County.
Va, September 10th. 1900. at II T. Nj.
CLAUDE, son Of Claude and Annie l..
Woodward. aged > years II days
Funeral services from the residence.
THIS CTuesday) AFTERNOON ut /
o'clock. Friends and acquaintances arc
invited to attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
DEATH OF CHILDREN.

Claude the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Woodward. living at Pin
ncr's Point. died at noon yesterday, at
the age of . years and 81 days. The
funeral services will ne held at 4 o'clock
this afternoon from the residence.
Lille. the 5-months-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Steinman. residing in
Cottage Place, died at 3 o'clock Sun
day afternoon. The funeral was held
at O'Clock last evening. the interment
being in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
REMODELL1NG A CHURCH.

Work is in progress towards remodel
ling the interior Of the First Presby-
terrain Church so that the organ and
choir. which now occupies a gallery in
the front of the church, may be placed
behind the pulpit. This requires deep
recess to be made In the back of the
church and will entail an expenditure
OF about $1,000. The work will be about
finished in a month and in the mean
time the congregation will worship in
the lecture room.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
State of Ohio, city Of Toledo.
Lucus County

IUCUS county
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath
that he Is the senior partner of the firm
OF Il. j. CHENEY & CO, doing business
in the City of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid and that said firm will pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by the use of HALLS CA
TARRH CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th, day of December,
~. ID. 1856.
SEAL. A. w. GLEASON
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Gre is taken Internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
+. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
JOHN w. CoX's FUNERAL.

The funeral OF Mr.. John w. Cox was
held at o'clock Sunday afternoon
from the Court Street Baptist Church.
the Rev. DIR. a. Il. Dunaway. of the
Fort Norfolk Baptist Church, conduct
ing the services. There was a large at
tendance at the church and also at the
interment In Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The pall-bearers were Messfs. Willard
Parkcr j. III. Bassett NJ. w. Armis-
tead. t. Il. Griffin. John c. Emmerscn,
W. G: Maupin, r. II. Norileet and 1. j.
Van Pattcn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
Final ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The Portsmouth Hook and Ladder
Company last night made final ar
engagements for the Richmond trip.
The company will carry forty of its
members to Richmond, together with
the s. y. l.. Band of thirty-stx pieces.
Tho hook and ladder firenen will leave
September 10Th over the Norfolk and
Western. and will stop at Murphy S
Hotel While in Richmond.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
THE WATER SUPPLY.

1t Is Pure, But There's Danger From
Pleasure Boats On Lake kilby.
AT the meeting of the Board of
Health last night DIR. T.. S. Hope. the
city health officer. made a statement in
regard TO the city water supply. The
supply. he said. was pure. and none
OF the cases of typhoid which have oc-
CURED during the summer can be
traced TO it. DR.. Hope said that ty-
phoid fever was not confined to any
special locality. but was found this
year in almost epidemic form in Penn
sylvania, Maryland, Virginia. North
and South Carolina. and Georgia. 1t
was OF milder form here than In many
other places, and while the cases were
more frequent than in past years no
serious danger threatened the COM
munity. Nine cases were reported
during August. and one case was re-
ported to the board last night.
Attention was called to the fact that
pleasure hOats are used on Lake Kill
by. from which the city gets her
water. and this. said DR.. Hope, was a
standing menace to the public health.
was directed to confer with the Super
intendcnt OF the Water Company on
the subject
The board decided to call the atten-
ton of the Mayor of the fact that five
physicians of the city have failed to
registering at tho Bureau of Vital Sta
tistics, and have also failed to make
reports of births as required by the
ordinances.
The board has concluded to fill up
the marsh east of Dinwiddie and north
of North streets. and the Sanitary In
spector was directed to notify the
owners of the property that the filling
must be done in 80 days. The City
Council will be asked to fill up the
drain running from London to North
streets.
Many property owners in the First
Ward have failed to connect their pro-
perty With the sewers within the time
prescribed by the city ordinances. and
this fact was also referred to the
Mayor.
The Superintendent Of Public Schools
was requested not to allow children to
remain in the schools who cannot show
satisfactory evidence OF vaccination.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
.RE-OPENING
OF A CHURCH.
Impressive Services a Wright
Memorial Sunday.
FORMER PASTORS PRESENT.

Handsome Edincc The Choir The
Opening sermon Preached by Rev. ID.
C. c. Butts-A Collection The Lords
supper Meeting of the Missionary SUI
cicty and Election OF omccrs in tie
Afternoon AN Address in the Evening :
Sermon by Rev. Jno. L. Bosnian.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

Special attention will be given to the
comfort and pleasure of those going by
the SEABOARD AIR LINE RAIL
WAY TO the Annual Convention of the
National Baptist Association (colored)
12th- Goth. sc2-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
FUNERAL OF MRS. WILSON.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann
Wilson. wife of Captain John Wilson.
took place Yesterday afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock from the residence. No. 1903
Court street. The services were con-
ductod by Rev. II. S. l'arland. The re-
mains were inferred in Oaklawn Gene
terX.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
The limo to Euy.

Material is cheaper and real estate
prices are reasonable. Call in the Sea-
board Real Estate Company and ar
street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

When you say your blood Is impure and
appetite poor you are admitting your
need of Hoods Sarsaparila. Begin TAX
ing IL at once.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

DIED AT PINNER's POINT.
Mrs. Carrie Mcdonald. wife of Mr..
VIM Mcdonald, residing at Pinners
Point. died last night. aged 80 years.
She leaves four children. Notice of the
funeral will appear later
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

The Annual Convention OF the Ma
tional Baptist Association (colored)
Richmond, Va, September 12th-20th.
will be n memorable occasion. All
good Baptists will take the SEA
BOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY. seq st
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
THE PLACE.!
ALLEN & JARVIS

Several nice DWELLINGS at Plnner's Point
Port Norfolk for rent. never been occu-
pied Good property in South Portsmouth
parts OF the city and suburbs. Boats.
barees and lighters Harbor contracts
ROOM 20 COMMERCIAL BUILDING.
Portsmouth,, " Both phones
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

PATE-TYLER.
Mr.. Thosmas f. Pate and Miss Daisy
James Tyler were married last night
by Rev. ]. J. Taylor. of the Freemason
Street Baptist Church, Norfolk. Both
of the contracting parties are Of this
city.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11
DEATH OF MRS. ANN MATHEWS

DEATH OF MRS. ANN MATTHEW'S.
Mrs. Ann Mathews, wife of Mr.. Jos.
Mathews. died at O'Clock yesterday
morning at her home, in. Maryland ave
nue.. Port Norfolk. aged 80 years. Mrs.
Mathews was native of England, but
had lived in this country about twelve
years. The funeral will take place mt
3 O'Clock this afternoon from the resi-
dence Tie interment Will be in Mag
nolia Cemetery, Bcrkley.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

nor RENT STORE AND DWELL
lnE No. Sl2 High street. Apply in
STORE. seS-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

FCR. SALE-COAL AND WOOD OF
- az kinds for sale by * T.. GRANT.
Old Phone l02S. sell ivri
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

w ANTED. BY TWO YOUNG; MEN
W nicely furnished room convenient
70 hath room. State terms. ". care
Nlrsinian-Pilot seS-3tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

Mr.. G. a. Mclean read an interest
ing history of the church. 1t closed
with a glowing tribute to the pastor.
Rev. Geo. T.. Booker. The report of
the Sunday school WAS also read by
Mr.. Mclean. 1t showed that the
school had the largest number of
scholars on the Portsmouth district.
The report of'the Epworth League was
read by Mr.. II. Roane; the Missionary
Society, by Mr.. a. e. Cherry, and the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-11

T ,lGIiTERAGE OFALI. KINDS DONE
- on reasonable terms apply X f.
GRANT. Old Phone l02S. se1l-Wr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-27

HE DEMANDS HOME RULE
HORACE e. DRESSER ADVOCATES SCHOOL
BILL INTRODUCED BY MARSHALL
AND DE GRAw.

Horace E. Dresser. vice-presIdent of the Board
Of Education, last night addressed the members Of
the Broadway Merchants Association at its head
quarters, in Graham-ave., near Broadway. He de-
nounced the present system Of school administra-
ton failure. He said:
This system was inaugurated just two years ago,
and able to judge of its efficiency by the
1 have had the honor of serving In both the Bor-
ough Board and the Central Board. and do not
The amount appropriated by the Board of Esti-
mate for the maintenance of our schools last year
was about $SOOoOOO In addition to this sum, the
same Board authorized the Issue OF bonds TO the
amount of T.67S640 for the purchase of sites and
the erection of school buildings making an aggre-
cote OF over 500, 100000 believe that far better
results would have been reached II the Board of
each borough had been placed in control OF the
funds for that borough. Under the present system
It has about $4,000 per annum for the admin
stration the Central Board equal to the interest
on bonds for nearly 100000 at per cent Simply
issue bonds for this amount for the erec-
ton of new schoolhouses? But conslder tnat me
tenn. Nothing originates in this Board Every,
acted upon By the borough boards. and the action
of the Central Board is simply useless duplication
of work
Mr. Dresser advocated the bill introduced by Sem
ator Marshall and Mr.. De Graw.
Mr.. Dresser in closing said:
We believe that the people Of the various boroughs
are directly represented in the borough boards
We believe that the members Of these boards un-
derstand the wants of their respective boroughs Tar
better than a small number in Central Board, and
can legslate and provide for those wants far bet
ter than such central organization. What per,
sonal knowledge can the members of such central
organization have of the conditions existing In the
remote country districts of Queens or Richmond
the average member from Manhatta in the SCHOOLS
of Greenpont of Gravesend Of Gowanus or of
Raj Island7