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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
j. b. Drake, Of Abba, Dies
Suddenly in Chicago.
WAS THERE ON A VISIT
Brother Of Former Governor. r. M.
Drake, and President of First Ma.
tIonal Bank at Abba Dies at
Great Northern Hotel.

Chicago, May 2s.-John Hamilton
Drake, of Abba, Iowa, brother of ex-
Governor F. NJ. Drake, died suddenly
at the Great Northern hotel yesterday
morning. Mr.. Drake was in his seven
ty-third year and had enjoyed excellent
health until few days ago. He came
to Chicago last Wednesday with his
wife on a business trip and had intend
ed to return to Abba Friday night. On
that evening he suffered hemorrhage
of the lungs and after second attack
yesterday morning died.
Messages We're sent to his near rela-
tives after the first attack. Among
those with him at the last moments
were Ex-Governor F. NJ. Drake, /. P.
Shonts, Mr.. and Mrs. F.sE. Drake and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Maybry.
/ Mr.. Drake was born near Abba and
lived there the greater part of his life.
At the time of his death he was the
president of the First National bank OF
Abba, which place he had filled since
the organization of the bank in 1872
He was interested in many mercantile
concerns in his state and was one OF
the leading bankers of Iowa. The re
mains were taken to his home last
night on the private car of w. C.Brown
general manager of the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy railroad. Funera.
services will be held at the late home
of the deceased Wednesday afternoon.
Abba, May 2s.-(Special) )-J. H.
Drake was born in North Carolina, but
came to Illinois with his parents in
1880, and remained in this state until
1887, when the family moved to Fort
Madison. He was always an active re
publican, but would never consent to
take an office. At the time of his death
he was president of the First National
bank of Albna, which position he had
filled since the banks organization il
| 1872. He was an Odd Fellow and mem.
ber of the Christian church.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon from the Christian church
and the sermon will be preached by
Rev. r. N. Ingram. The Odd Fellows
will have charge of the ceremonies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Convict Opened the Safe.

Ft. Madison, May 2s.-When John
Stolwyk, the money order clerk at the
postotfice, attempted to open the safe
Saturday morning at 1880 it refused to
open, and patrons of the Office could
not get their orders cashed until 2 D.
IN. After repeated efforts to open it
they finally consulted the penitentiary
authorities, and found convict by the
name of Meyer who said that he would
try to open it, but did not speak posi-
lively. Meyer is a government man
who is serving time for a fine piece of
counterfeiting, but the authorities
seemed confident that Meyer was all
right as cracksman, and put him in
charge of Guard John Garner, who
took him to the postotfice and put him
to work. Meyer proved himself equal
to the occasion and soon had the safe
0nan
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Wade Ninety lIile..

Washington, May 2s.--"G Grizzly" Ad-
ans cigar-shaped train did a rapid
stunt over the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road Saturday in two. runs between
Washington and Baltimore, distance
of forty miles. After the yards at
either end had been cleared a rate of
ninety miles an hour was easily main.
tanned by the train.
Engineer Nally on locomotive No. s57
started the train out of the Baltimore
station for the first run at 1911 o'clock
and at 12:4S O'clock he brought his
train into the Washington station. The
same train pulled out of Washington
again at 1:40 o'clock in the afternoon
and ran into Baltimore at 2:19. A
rather stiff wind was blowing, but this
did not hinder the adams special'' a
bit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Wants a child for 1Ii. Bride.

Sycamore, III, May 2S.-Nelson
Brown, 65 years of age, took a train
last evening for Chicago. He was ac-
companied by Miss Minnie Snyder,
the 13-year-old daughter of Alr. and
Mrs. Joseph Snyder. He endeavored to
secure a license here that he might
marry the child, but none would be
issued him by the county clerk, tho
the mother of the child gave her con-
sent. With the girl and her mother
he went to Chicago, where he will en-
deavor to secure a license. The girl
is still in the primary department in
the public school.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Verdict withheld.

Oskaloosa, May 2s.-(Special) The
coroner's jury empaneled to inquire in
to the cause of the death of Wadd1e
Edgar, the colored man who was
shot and killed at Givin last week, re
turned sealed verdict Saturday even
ing. 1t is supposed from this that il
fixes the blame on Henry Fields, the
colored Hooking coal miner, who has
left the country. The testimony
brought out the fact that Fields had
sold his revolver to a Hooking man for
So, and said at that time that he knew
he had been accused of the murder but
was not guilty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
The Pythian Candidates.

Iowa Falls, May 2s.-Altho the grand
lodge of the knights of Pythias of this
state does not meet until August, a
number of candidates are in the field
and each week sees others announced.
Grand Vice Chancellor w. G. Thomas,
of Cedar Rapids, will seek to be ad.
vanced to the Office of grand chancel-
lor, while George Jepson, of Sioux City,
aspires to the same honor. For the
Office of grand master of the exche-
quer Frank Cook, of Marengo, and L..
Harbach, of Des Aoines, are already
in the field. Cedar Falls presents the
name of Il. Corning for the office of
grand master at arms.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Trle. to Kill Boy In a Car.

Danville, ILL.,, May 2s.-Walter Deck
er, colored boy Ia years old, had a
narrow escape from death Saturday
night. He was riding in a box car
with tramp when his companion hit
him over the head with coupling
pin and then, after binding Decker's
hands and legs, attempted to cast
Decker under the wheels of the rapid
ly meving train. Decker's right knee
cap is torn out and he has severe in
ternal injuries. He managed to avoid
getting under the wheels by kicking
the trassrod as he was falling.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
ALBA DEPOT BURNS.
Burlington Station Destroyed by Spark
From Engine

Abba, May 2s.-(Special.) The Bur-
lington depot at this place was badly
damaged by fire yesterday afternoon.
The flames caught in the roof by a
spark from passing engine at noon.
The fire department was promptly on
the scene ard their creditable efforts
prevented the total destruction of the
building. The fire was under control
at o'clock. The entire upper part>of
the structure was burned and it will
probably require a new building to re-
place it. The entire contents of The
station, including baggage and tickets
were saved. The baggage room which
was in one end of the building and sus-
tanned little damage, is now being used
for a station.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
NAVAL APPROPRIATION.
Senate Hears Partial Report From
Conferees-BOer Matser Up,

Washington, May 2S.-In the senate
Hale presented a partiaa report on the
conference report on the naval appro-
priation bill, the armor plate question,
the course Of instruction of the cadets
at Annapolis, insnlar and the cost of
surveys yet being in dispute. After
some debate the conference report
was agreed to. Wellington, of Mary
land, called up Teller's resolution eN-
pressing sympathy for the Beers, de-
claring it his desire that this govern
.ment should extend its friendly Of
fees with view of bringing the war
to close. He maintained that con-
gress would not have performed the
full measure of its duty if, before ad-
journment, it did not redeem its
pledge to give the people of Cuba a
free and independent government; de-
clare its policy as to the Philippines,
to the holding of which he was unal-
terably opposed, and If it did not take
definite action in favor of the Beers.
Alaskan Code Passed.
Washington, May 2s.-The house to-
day passed the Alaskan code bill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
CADET FOR ANNAPOLIS.
Competitive Examination for Sixth
District at Oskaloosa.

Washington, D. c., May 2s.-(spe-
cial. .)-Congressman John F. Lacey an
nounces that there will be a competi-
tive examination at the court house at
oskaloosa, Iowa, at 1 o'clock p. M.
June 16, for the purpose of selecting a
cadet and alternate for West Point and
also cadet and alternate at Annanopo
lis. Boys of the sixth district desiring
to compete should report in person a,
the time and place named.
Sixth district papers please copy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Gen. HarrIson Save. a L,fe.

indianapolis, Ind, May 2s.-Ex-
President Harrison and wife were
driving downtown Saturday when a
child started across the street in front
of the carriage. General Harrison see
ing the danger reached forward and
grabbed the lines, assisting the driver
to throw the horses on their launches.
The child ives unhurt. General Har-
rison jumped out and picked the child
up, placed it in the carriage, and took
it home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Queer Injunction Dissolved.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 2s.-The in
Junction by which Henry Momsen, Jr.,
and Mrs. Nina Olsen were restrained
from marrying each other was dissoly-
ed Saturday by Judge Pereles. The
court held that the circuit court had
no jurisdistion and pointed out the
great abridgenlent of personal liberty
that would ensue if such Injunction
should become the rule.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
rax plspute settled.

Poca'hontas, May 2S.-The land and
loan company of Rolfe, this county,
gave to the assessor $4,000 as monies
and credits and We're raised by the
town board to 100000. The assess
ment has been compromised at $4,000
and paying $4,000 back taxes. Several
other cases from that town of the
same nature are in court, but will
probably not be reached this term.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
ALLEGED FEMALE FRAUD.
She is Said to Have Operated at Farm-
ington, Iowa.

Chicago, Ma 2s.-A good sized, mid
dle-aged wo calling herself some
times Olmstead, and sometimes Seeley,
has been collecting money at Farming
ton. Iowa, and perhaps at other points,
representing herself to be an author.
lied agent OF the American Home Find
ing association. She is a fraud, and all
persons are warned against giving her
any money. Police officers are reques-
ted to arrest her and wire the associa-
ton at l67 Dearborn street, Chicago,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Remove. plague Protection.

San Francisco, May 2s.--Federal
Judge Morrow today granted an in
Junction to prevent the federal and lo-
cal health authorities from discrimin-
ating against the Chinese in the matter
of precautions against the plague. This
means that the Chinese canot be forci-
bly inoculated with anti-plague serum
and cannot be prevented from enter
ing or leaving San Francisco by the
federal quarantine officers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Dam Blown on, by CitIzeu.,

Bemidji, Mimi, May 2s.-The Scan
lon d Gypson dam, recently erected
across the Mississippi river at the out
let of Lake Bemidji, was blown out by
body of indignant citizens last even
ing. 1t was constructed without any
fishway and without an act of con
gress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Timothy Blackstone Dead,

Chicago, May 26.--By Associated
Press.) Timothy B. Blackstone, for
merly president of the Chicago & AL
ton railway company, and one of the
Oldest and most prominent railroad
executive officers in the country, died
at his residence today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
win BE a Notable Wedding.

Toledo, Ohio, May 2s.-August Croft,
aged Sc years, and Miss Katie Put
nam, aged SO, will be married at
South Bloomfield Monday evening. The
wedding party will be a large one, but
no one whose age is less than 60 years
has been invited. At the age OF Is
and II they were devoted lovers, but
did not become formally engaged un-
til Jan. s, 1900. Neither the bride nor
groom to be has ever been married.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Print Cloth REDUCED .

Fall River, Mass, May as.-The sell
ing committee of the Fall River Cotton
Manufacturing association today voted
to reduce the price of print cloths from
|3ls to SIS cents owing ito the falling off
in demand.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Rumored That the British
General Has Entered
Johannesburg.
sENEKAL is OCCUPIED.
Rundle Entered the Place Yesterday
-Boers Believed to be Concentrat.
ing Near Bethlehem other
News Of the War.
d Cape Town, May est is rumored
here that French has entered Johan-
nesburg.

Senekal, May 27.-Rundle with the
artillery, Yoemanry and Wiltshires, and
the MiddleseN and Leicester regiments
under Major Dalbiac, occupied Senekal,
whence the Beers We're driven by a
few shells. A field cornet and num-
Der of other Beers were killed. The
British casualties were eleven. The
Beers are believed to be concentrating
near Bethlehem.
The Boer supply Station.
London, May Is Advices received
here assert that supplies continue to
go to the Beers from Lorenzo Marquee
and that foreign recruits for the Boer
armv proceed from the same point.
Commissioners Mt Hong Kong.
Honk Kong, May 2s.-The transport
Hancock has arrived here with the
members of the new Philippine COM
mission enroute to Manila.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Pennsylvania Defeats Cal,forn,a.

Philadelphia, May 2S.-Pennsylvania
defeated the University of California
in the dual games here today bv a
score of 10 to 20. California secured
but one first, Plaw winning the ham
mer throw.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
To Close Decoration Day.

Many of the merchants are making
arrangements to close their places OF
business for a time on Wednesday
in recognition of memorial day. 1t
is probable that all the Ottumwa re-
tail stores will close at noon on that
day and remain closed until or 6
o'clock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Coat Pockets Collapse

southampton, May 2s.-A new Goa,
storage structure in course of construc.
ton at the docks collapsed this after.
noon, burying fifty workmen. Several
We're killed, and others were fatally in
jursd. Many are missing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
VOLUNTARY sURRENDERs.
Two Bands of Filipinos Willingly Lay
Down Arma.

Washington, May 2s.-MacArthur, OF
Manila, cables the war department as
follows: ''Three officers and fifty-six
men with forty-six rifles, surrendered
Internationally at Cuyato yesterday
Three officers and forty-six men with
ffty-five rifles, surrendered uncondi-
tionally today at Tarlac. These spon.
taneous surrenders are very encourag.
ing
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
DEcIpED AGAINST DEWEY.
Supreme Court Does Not Admit Ad.
mIral,s Bounty Claim

Washington, May 2s.- The United
States supreme court today decided
Dewey's bounty claim against the adj
miral's contention. In effect it deprives
the admiral and the men engaged with
him at Manila of half the amount
claimed by them. Chief Justice Fuller
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
President Sees Eclipse.

Fort Monroe, Va, May 2s.-The sun
was totally eclipsed ait $3.50 o'clock in a
cloudless sky. The period of totally
lasted about thirty seconds. The pres
ident and party watched the phenome-
non from the Dolphin near Lambert's
Point, and Secretary Gage and his par
ty watched it from the lighthouse ten
der, Holly. The Dolphin passed on up
the bay for Washington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
WORK OF LONE RoBBER.
Holds Up sleeping Car Passengers and
Escapes.

Falls City, Neb., May 2s.-The pas
sengers on the sleeping car on the Mis-
souri, Pacific train, which left Kansas
City last night, were held up and rob-
bed this morning between here and
Stella by lone highwayman. There
We're not many: passengers in the Sleep
er and he did not get much. One mile
east of Stella he3jumped from the train
keeping the passengers back at the
point of revolver and escaped.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
BOXERS" MEET SUCCESS
Burn Station at Liulino and March
on Pekin.

Tien Tsen, May 2s.-The Boxers
burned Liulino station on the Luhan
railway, twenty-nine miles from Pekin
last night. They also wrecked the track
and destroyed number of cars and
murdered several Chinese employees.
The Belgian engineers in charge of
work are safe at Finglai. The BOX
ers' are marching on toward Pekin.
Trouble II Spreading.
Shanghai, May 2s-The troubles aris.
ing from the defeat of the govern
ment's troops by the Boxers" have eS-
tended to Iulan, where work on iths
railway is almost completely stopped
Five hundred refugees have sought pro.
lection in the French cathedral at Pc,
kin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
BLAZE IN BIG COPPER NINE.
Fire Starts In shaft 2 of the Calumet
and Hecla at EAoughton, Mich.

Houghton, Mich, May 2S.--The great
Calumet and Hecla mine is on fire
again. Fire broke out at the time of
changing shifts last evening at the bot
tom of No. 2 shaft, Hecla branch of the
mine, between 1000 and 5000 feet from
the surface.
Only watchmen, pumpmen, and a
few timbermen were below at the time.
Some came up directly, reporting the
trouble, while others are expected to
make their escape by other shafts with
which No. 2 is conected by levels. Prep
arations are now being made to shut
off the air from the shaft, as the Calu-
met and Hecla has learned by severe
experience just how to fight such fires.
An air shaft near the Calumet ware
house is being closed down and the
ventilation by way of connections with
other shafts is being shut off. The
company's preparations for fire fight
ing are well nigh perfect, and only a
temporary drawback will be experience
ed. This shaft burned out once before
in 1854.
Mine Fire Under Control.
Calumet. Mich, May 2S.-The fire in
the Calumet-Hecla mines, which start
ed last night, is now under control.
The prostrated miners are improving
The loss is unknown.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29
Sky Is Clear of Clouds in the
Total Belt.
ASTRONOMERS PLEASED.
AllTheir Plans Carried Out Successful.
ly and Much Valuable Data Sc.
cured : Great Instruments
Work Beautifully.

Washington, Ca, May 2s.-The sue
cess attending the eclipse observation
here was highly gratifying. Prof. Al
fred e. Burton, in charge of the expe-
dition from the Massachusetts, Insti-
tute of Technology, gave out the fol-
lowing statement: s'The weather here
was perfect. Altitude 33 degrees, 43
minutes; longitude 5 hours 80 minutes,
Sc and two tenths seconds; G. u. Hos
mer, observer; first contact at /.
hours, two minutes, Is $40 seconds,
local meantime; second contact, s
hours, 9 minutes, SO $40 seconds.
Time totality, one minute, 20 $40 Sec
onds. The magnetometer showed 10
disturbance in magnetic declination
Seven sketches were made of the cor
ona and six photographs We're taken
by Harrison w. Smith"
Prof. Skinner,s Success.
Pine Hurst, N. c., May 2S.-The Oh
|servations here were gratifying sue
cess. Prof. A. n. Skinner, in charge
Of the Naval Observatory party, fur.
nished the following statement: "The
sun rose clear and the sky was unob.
scured by clouds. The delicate appar.
atus was in perfect adjustment. The
first contact occurred at the predicted
time, seven thirty-siA. The begin
ming of the totality was the signal FOR
the work of the morning which was
accomplished in the short time OF
ninety-four seconds. Five spectrum
photographs We're obtained with flat
grating and a concave grating by Dr.
Ames and Assistant Hull, Gilbert, o1
Reese. DR.. Chase, of Yale, obtained
four fine spectrum photographs with
an objective prism spectroscope. Fine
photographs of the outer coron;
were obtained with six cameras on ;
polar axis. Good drawings Of thu
corona We're made by Professor Wood
Frisby and Yowell. Wood and DR.
Dorsey used polariscopes. Every
thing passed off successfully. Every
plan was executed"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-29

Washington, May 2s.-The house
day passed the Alaskan code bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The pension of Addison Bowden, OF
this city, has been increased from IS to
$40 per month.
One candidate was ioitiated at q spe-
cial meeting of Alexandria Council,
Royal ArcsDum, held Saturday night.
The ladies OF the committee on the
Old Ladies' Home will meet at Miss
Burke's studio at 1890 Tuesday morn
ing.
The Alexandria County Board OF
Development held o meeting at the
county Court House, Oh Fort Myer
Heights, this evening.
An error occurred 10 the account OF
the literary entertainment Of the b. Y.
P. U. Friday night, the debate being
STYLED "amusipg" instead Of interest
ingr rs was intended.
The Agricultural and Industrial Fair
Association OF Northern Virginia will
hold meeting In this city, at the rooms
of Business Mems League, tomorrow
afternoon at $50 o'clock.
"A game of basketball for the cham
piopship OF the city will be played at
Armory Hall, tomorrow night, be-
tween the Alexandria Light Infantry
team and the Alexandria Athletic Asso'
citation,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-19

The COMMISSIONER OF VALUATION.
A number of merchants met this even
ing in the Office of the Alexandria H.
surance Company to protest against
the enforcement of the commissioner OF
valuation law and to protect them
selves against its obnoxious provisions
IL was decided to resist the law; to en-
ploy counsel should any merchant be
ARE sted under the law and that the
others would make common cause with
him 10 legal fight for prOte ctiop. A.
the meeting, which was quite largtl )
attended, Mr.. J. G. Smoot presided and
Mr.. Laurence stabler acted as secre
tary. Messrs. Frank King, F. G. Har-
per, Clarence Howard, Edward Ham.
mond and Worth Hulfish were appoint
ed q committee to ascertain what mer-
chants and business men of the city
would unite in the movement and were
also authorized to employ an attorney
to represent any member of the organ
izatioD who may be arrested for falling
to answer questions propounded by the
com missioner of valuation.
II is rumored that the Pobert Portner
Brewing Company will test the consti-
tutionality Of the commissioner of val
uation act and have secured the SER
vices of Attorney John M. Johnson,
who Is now Engaged in looking into the
matter.