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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
BANK SAFE BLOWN.
Citizens of Champaign, III, Indulge in
Pitched Battle with Robbers.

Champaign, Ill, July 31.-The Bank
Of Armstrong, ILL.,, was blown open
with dynamite by burglars last night.
The charge of dynamite was so heavy
that the entire building was wrecked.
The noise of the explosion aroused
the villagers, and pitched battle
ensued between them and the bur
glars, the latter finally succeeding in
escaping in the darkness. This morn
iis a posse was organized and started
in pursuit of the robbers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02


municate by letter with their respec-
tive governments. When the imperial
answer is received will again wire.
Communicate this to Minister Yang
at Petersburg, va at Paris, and WI at
Washington for them to inform the
secretaries of foreign affairs"
Wounded Sent Home.
Washington, August Admiral
Remey cables the navy department
that he has sent home on the hos.
pital ship Solace those wounded at the
battle of Tien Tsin and those sick
among the American force. He states
that the Japanese hospital ship will
be at our disposal for conveying the
sick and wounded to Nagasaki. This
is welcome news and may relieve the
situation in case of hard fighting at
Picking.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
Farmer Kills His Wife.

Steamboat Rock, July S1.-Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock Otto Penning-
ton OF OWasa, shot his wife twice thru
the chest, and also fred two shots at
Fred Kirkpatrick, but these did not
take effect. At last reports his wife
was still alive. The body of Penning-
ton was found in a corn-feld, where he
had committed suicide.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
all he could to keep it from degenerat-
ing into an organization of that char,
acter
CRIME WAS PREMEDITATED.
Evidence Discovered to Show THAI
Bressi Carried Out Plot.

Rome, July Sit appears that
when Bressi was searching for lodg-
ings Friday at Monza he was accompa-
MED by a young man for whom the
police are now seeking. The pistol the
the assassin used was a new and SUI
perior weapon marked ''Massachu-
Sets" The police of Milan searched
the house of a man named Ranella
and are reported to have found impor-
tant papers showing that Bressi had
relations with persons in the United
States and that communications had
passed between them in connection
with the crime. Bressi and another
Tuscan frequented the cafes of Mi
Ian, where they were overheard dis
cussing big scheme that would as
tonish the world. Everything seems
to show that the crime was long pre-
meditated and the police are now
charged with want of FORESIGHT.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
Center Township.

Center Township.
John Richards-June IL.
Daniel Brown-August Is.
William NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 16.
Henry j. Melcher-February 16.
d. w. Millhouse-July 10.
Jessie Cone Baker-September 5.
ELAN G. wood-September 9.
F. T. Chapman-February 26.
Thomas Freeburg-February H..
Frank F. Showman-April 80.
Thomas Travis-April 80.
Charles Hammen-February 26.
Thomas Larkin-October Is.
Joseph Sloemaker-June s.
William Travis-April 16.
Lewis Franklin Mccoy, July Z.
Edward Scully-August 3.
Henry Observation-Disclosures IS.
c. C. Cockerill-January 81.
M. M. Thompson-September IL.
George w. Hatch-August 70.
Josiah Walker-August IA.
Abel Leek-June 10.
Thomas Fred MISUNDERSTANDING
IL.
John Harry-April %.
EDWARD Allender-NOVembe IL.
L. w. Watts-May 2.
G. A. Rice-January 5.
William Tozier-November 4.
James North-January Is.
G. H. Barton-September 13.
Alvin Mace January l.
j. T. Henness-Fe February 10.
Gerhardt Oltmans-September %.
Charles Carter-October 10.
Anthony Leinhauser-April "a.
Charlton Robinson-January Is.
G. G. Nelson-August 81.
T. H. Moyer-April 25.
Harry Houk-May 2.
J. w. Leonard-February IA.
James Elmer Hartley-August %.
Jason Monroe Arnold-March %.
Ralph Seddon-July g.
John Heath (twins) -November IA.
Jesse Theodore Chadduck-F ebru
airy Is.
Alfred De Lapp-August 9.
William Green-September 1.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
THE DEAD KING.
Humbert's Body Is Watched by Faith
full and Loving Queen.

Monza, July 31.-King Humbert,
dressed in black, lies on the bed ordi-
narily used by him. Around are mas.
sive candelbra holding burning tapers
and at the foot of the bed are flowers
placed by Queen Margherita, who pass
ed the long hours of the night in pray
er by the bed on which the body lies.
Cardinal Archbishop Milan has order
ed requiem mass in all the churches
in the diocese. Enormous numbers of
kilograms of regret and coincidence
continue to arrive.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
Lieut.. spursin Dead.

Washington, July 31.-General Mac
Arthur this morning announces the
death in Manila of First Lieut.. Da-
vid G. Spurgin, of the Twentv-first in
fantry, as the result of a surgical ope-
ration.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
Statement Was Exaoaerated

London, July 31.-A dispatch receiv-
ed at the war Office today from Rob-
erts materially modifies yesterday
statement of the surrender of 5000
rebels under General Prinsloo. Ii
appears that Generals Prinsloo, vii
Tiers and Crowther surrendered with
nine hundred and eighty-six men, four
teen hundred horses, one thousand ri
fes and a Krupp nine FOUNDER.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
1 London, Aug. 1.-"The Allies began

London, Aug. 1.-THE Allies began
the advance on Tien Tsin this morn
ing" announces a news agency bulle-
tin dated at Shanghai today. 1t is
assumed the Americans, British and
Japanese are taking part in the for
ward movement, whether the other
nationalities are or not. An advance
base will probably be established
twenty or thirty miles nearer Picking,
and supplies will be assembled pre-
paratory to direct stroke at the CAPT.
tai. English military observers con-
slider thirty thousand allies available
for the advance beyond Tien Tsin.
The Chinese forces, according to the
vague gatherings Of the allies IntelIi-
gence officers up to the 9th, are in a
great arc thirty miles long and distant
ten or fifteen miles. The numbers and
exact location of the several divisions
are utterly unknown. The Pei-ho riv-
er is bIockaded by sunken stone laden
junks for twenty miles beyond Tien
Tsin. A dam is being constructed fur
Their up for the purpose of flooding the
iow-lying country.
Shanghai kilograms say the foreign
consuIs met yesterday and decided to
invite Admiral Seymour (British) to
take command of the Shanghai de.
lenses. Seymour has promised to
draw up plans and submit them to a
council of officers. The Shanghai mu-
nicipaI council objects to the consular
action.
The British second infantry brigade
has been ordered to debark at Hong
Kong and form flying column to
serve anywhere in China. Two more
transports with Indian troops on board
are due to arrive today.
The customs officers at Canton have
seized Chinese junk which had two
thousand rifles and much ammunition
aboard.
Situation at Tien Tsin.
Tien Tsin, July 26.-The American
commander received orders from
Washington today not to deay the ad-
vance on Picking. He was also inform.
Ell that heavy reinforcements were
enroute. Great activity is noticeable
at the Japanese headquarters, and
transport preparations are being hur-
ried. 1t is extremely unlikely that the
Japanese or British intend to be left
behind the Americans, tho the British
preparations are a long way from
completeness. The Japanese organ
ization excites admiration. The to-
tai strength of the allies here is sew
enteen thousand, and reinforcements
are arriving daily.
Americans at Pao-Ting.Fu.
Washington, August 1.-The fol-
lowing telegram was received at the
state department yesterday from
Consul Fowler: "Che Foo-On the
21st wired the governor for infor-
nation about Pao-Ting.Fu. He now
replies that Pao-Ting-Fu city and
neighborhood are thick with rebels
and it is impossible to obtain the
slightest news or send messenger,
My latest information shows the fol-
lowing were at Pao-Ting-Es: sllu~..x &,
we and three shileren: Hodge and
wife; Taylor, Wilkie, Miles,
and Morrell, all Americans; Bagnall,
wife and daughter, and probably Coop
err
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
Every Member win Volunteer,

INDEPENDENCE, August Company
q had a meeting at the ar
mory and the question was. squarely
put before the boys by Captain Her
rick as to how many would volunteer
in case their country needs theirs SER
vices in China. Every member gave
his consent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
sAxE-coBuRe-eoTHA DEAD.
Second Son of Queen Victoria Passes
Away.

London, July 81. The news of the
death of Duke axe-Coburg- Gotha,
second son of Queen Victoria, created
sensation in London, as it was total
ly unexpected. The flags are half
masted at the Carleton reform, Sports
and other west end clubs. The queen
is deeply affected and the Prince of
Wales has Cancelled his arrangements
for attending the races at Goodwood
to-day Numerous public and semi
official functions have been abandon
ed, and the court and society will i'm
mediately be ordered into mourning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
commencement DaIv Dead.

Far Rockaway, Il. l., July 31.-Con-
gresham William D. DAILY, of the
Seventh New Jersey district, died here
today OF apoplexy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
PERSONAL PRopERTYvALuArloN
Foots up s4,oso,4se in wapeIIo
County,

County Auditor Morgan Griswold has
prepared an abstract of the value OF
all personal property in Wapello coun-
ty, including live stock, and the total
makes the respectable balance of $4,-
OS0,4S6, one-fourth of which is the tax
able value, or 81 ,020,121. Following are
the items of personal property, togeth-
err with it's actual value:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
CONFIRM TIDINes.

News Continues to Come Out Of Pc
king and Is of Hopeful Tenor.
London, July 31.-ln the house of
commons today Parliamentary secre-
tary for the Foreign Office Brodrick
announced the receipt of dispatch
from General Sir Alfred Gaselee, COM
handing the British forces in China,
saying he contemplated an immediate
advance on Picking and hoped to
have the cooperation of the allied
forces.
Washington, July 31.-The follow
ing has been received from Admiral
Remey dated July 2s-The Japanese
military attache at Picking in letter
s0fs the 22nd reports the legations be-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02
BIRTHS OF A YEAR.
List Is for Center Township Outside
of OttumWa.

Forty-nine babies were born in Cen
ter township last year, outside of the
city of Ottumwa. according to the re-
port of the assessors. Following is the
name of the father and date of the
child's birth
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-02

Total actual value of per-
sonal property in county .OS0,4S6
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
NORFOLK ROUTE

Will leave Tappahannock for Norfolk at y
N. (noon) Friday. stopping at ali landings.
win leave Norfolk at p IA SATURDAY iot
Tappanannock, calling at ali landings
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
Poke Fun at the Kaiser.


A half dozen years ago the inventive
Berllner wits put many anecdotes
about the kaiser into circulation. Soon
after the kaiser wrote his poem, Sang
an Aegir," which was considered a
very Indifferent performance, the fol-
lowing circulated about the cafes Of
Berlin: One Berllner says to another,
referring to the tradition that the cas-
tie Is haunted by a so called white
lady, "Did you hear that the white
lady was seen by the watch at the cas-
tie the other nightp "No; how was
thatY" "Well, a Waterman saw the
white lady and followed her from
room to room. She glided along and
finally disappeared through the door Of
the kaiser's study. The Waterman
then gently opened the door and peep
ed In, and there sat the kaiser writing
poems, but not trace of Gelst| Geist
In German means both a ghost and
genius.
The other anecdote must be prefaced
with the following bit of dictionary in
formation for readers not familiar with
German: Geschwader means a squad
ron, and It is also slang for boastful,
empty talk rhederel is shipping and
rederel is shallow speechifying. The
kalser's we'll known fondness for naval
affairs and for speechmaking is carl
catured in the following: One Berliner
says to another, ooh, had most re-
markable dream last night" what
was ltT 81 dreamed that the kaiser
had abdcated I'm favor of Prince Helm
rich, only he reserved the geschwader
and the rhederel for himself."-Brook-
lyn Eagle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11

"The Dead sea, which for thousands
Of years has been forSaken solitude
in the midst OF a desert, on whose
waves no rudder has been seen for
centuries" says United States Consul
Winter AT Annaberg in a recent dis
patch to the state department, us to
have line Of motor boats in the fu-
ture. Owing TO the continued Increase
in traffic and the influx Of tourists a
shorter route is to be found between
Jerusalem and Kerak. the ancient cap
ital Of the Land Of Moab.
The first little steamer, built at
one Of the Hamburg docks, is about
100 feet long and has already begun
the voyage to Palestine. An order has
been already given for the building
of a second steamer. The one already
built and on the ways is named Pro
drOmOs-that is, FOrerunner-and viii
carry 81 persons. together with freight
of all kinds The promoters of this
new enterprise are the inmates Of a
Greek clolster in Jerusalem. The man
agement Of the line is entirely in Ger
man hands.
THE trade of Kerak with the desert
is today of considerable Importance.
1t is the main town of any commercial
standing east of the Jordan and the
Dead sea. Its population consists Of
about 1900 Christians and 60OO Mos
lens. The merchants Of Hebron are
among the chief frequenters Of the
markets Of Kerak. Washington Star.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
A south American situation.

In speaking of the possibility Of an
alliance between Peru, Bolivia and the
Argentine Republic with a view to wal
with Chile an American who has lived
In Chile for a number of years says
Peru and Bolivia know very well that
they cannot whip Chile, and the out
come of a war in the event of the ALI
ance l have named would be the same
The Chileans can and will fight We
can put 375,OOO men in the field, for IL
per cent of the population can be
counted on in the event of war We
have ample modern arms. and have
no fear as to the outcome. Should the
queen of England decide against Peru
In the boundary arbitration a war may
result, though 1 am Of the opinion that
1t can be avoided"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
BIoemfontein's Future.

Bloemfontein, which under British
rule after reorganization Is completed
will be the capital city Of all the South
African states. may be waited on BY
high municipal and historic destiniC ..
At present it is rather small town,
but larger than Washington or Mel
bourne was a century ago, and Is hand
somely and BEAUTIFULLY situated. 1t
has room to spread into a fair city and
a dignified seat of maglstracy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11

UTNU VTIEH IIHIUWtI
his resistance, and finally, all present
being manifcstly on the side Of the
Americans. the proprietor yielded and
corrected the bill.
When he received his change, Mr..
Mackay flung two 100 franc notes In
the face Of the restaurant keeper, say
ing:
"Now, you oily rascal, | hope this
will keep you from robbing other Gus
toners here tonight
The proprietor swallowed the public
insult with a sick smile, picked up the
bank notes and pocketed them.-New
York World.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
The Fisher.

In North America one Of the largest
Of the weasel family is the fisher" a
very large, long furred polecat, living
mainly by the waterside and, like
many others OF the tribe, very partial
to fish. 1t weighs about 1G pounds, and
fits long, richly colored fur Is exported
IN great quantities to different parts of
Europe, though not often used In this
country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11

Since Japan's national navy began
TO be formed 30 years ago they have
not lost a single ship owing to faulty
seamanship. One vessel, a cruiser
built in France, disappeared on her
way from Europe while still in the
hands of the French, and one, a gun
boat, sank by collision with a foreign
steamer in circumstances that did
not convict the japanese Of any fault.
With these exceptions there has been
complete immunity from serious ac-
cident, a remarkable record when we
remember that during more than two
centuries Immediately anterior to the
Meij era the law interdicted the con-
struction Of seagoing ships, and Jap
anese sailors could not acquire any
knowledge of navigation beyond what
was furnished by cOastwlse voyages
in small junks.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
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TUESDAY,. SEPTEMBER IL. 1900
WILL FLORIDA BE DIVIDED


The question In Florida is the pro
posed moving Of the capital from Tai
lahassee to Jacksonville. 1t VIII take a
constitutional amendment to do it, and
there Is little likelihood Of immediate
success in that direction. Meantime
the evident tendency to concentrate
political influence In JaCksODville-that
IS to say, on the eastern coast of the
state-has aroused feeling all through
west Florida that the western end OF
the state is being neglected; that 1t is
regarded Of no value in the state. and
the sooner it strikes cut for itself the
better.
This feeling gives basis to the talk
Of annexation Of west Florida to Ala
bama. The west Florldians believe
that this will solve the question of the
capital TO everybody's satisfaction.
Jacksonville will get the capital Of
Florida, and west Florida will become
a part Of Alabama and look to Mont
gomery as the seat Of its political in
fluence.
Possibly there is nothing but talk in
the affair. The west Floridians may
be desiring only to "blun' the jackson
VILE movement, but there is something
more than "iere talk in it or there will
DO z me capital movement is pushed.
The people Of west Florida are hard
" aroused as yet, but If the Jackson
Vile ACKNOWLEDGEMENT is perSeyered In
there will certainly be an earnest effort
10 get west Florida diSj0ined from the
rest Of the state. And the movement
will receive encouragement from some
quarters In Alabama.
These facts should be carefully con-
sidered by the people of east Florida
who are putting the capital removal
plan forward as a campaign issue
Mobile Register
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
SHORT NEWS STORIES.
ehe Ocennic's GOdmOther-A Clar-
encc MncIsay StOry-POke Fun
at the kaiser.

A New York letter In the Boston Post
relates a pretty story Of woman who
founded floating kingdom. At least,
we are told. the idea Of the largest ship
in the world was born in a woman 3
brain.
When Mr. William J. Plrrie, head Of
the shipbulding firm Of Harland K
Wolff at Belfast proposed to run for
parliament. his wife dissuaded him.
Don't go 10 parliament Willie" she
said. "You can build boats better than
you can make speeches"
"By Joyo, you are right" exclaimed
her husband. And forthwith both set
about making plans for marine mon
ster that should surpass anything
anoat. The result in due time was the
great White Star liner Oceanic, 7O4
feet long. with engines Of $4,000 horse
power and room 10 accommodate 200
people. Mr.. Pirrie's tribute TO his fair
and brilliant hclpmect Is quoted as fol
lows.
at Is my wife who is responsible for
our big boat In fact, she knows as
much about lt as do. She followed
the plans as kccnly as I did for the 2i9
years which we took Ia designing and
building the Oceanic. II was she who
suggested many clever things about
the arrangement of the ship. She sug-
gested all the decorations"
Apparently Mrs Prizes suggestion
determined the great size Of the steam
or. rendering il almost independent Of
weather and sure Of IFS time schedules,
its merit as an economical coal con
sumner, It's exceptional space for pas
sengcrs and It's sacrificing Of high
speed 10 comfort
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
A WONDERFUL CURE OF DIARRHuEA

Prominent Virginia Editor Had Almost
Given Up, But Was Brought Back to Per-
feet Health by cnamOerlain's Collie, chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy-Read His
Editorial,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
Texas pecans.

The pecan crop Of Texas promises to
be the largest known In many years
Last years crop was a small one, caus
ed principally by the floods in the Bra
EOS valley, but this year the trees are
loaded with nuts. The price Is better
than usual owing to the fact that there
is no surplus from last year and that
the demand for the nut steadily grows
st. Louis is the great market for the
Texas nuts, and thence they are dis
tributed all over the world, London,
Paris and Naples taking large quaint
ties Of them. They are used almost al
together in the confectionery trade.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
Aclnrrncc Mncknr Story.

Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Mackay had a
noisy difficulty with the proprietor Of a
Fashionable restaurant IN Paris recent
IT, Mr. Mackay refused stubbornly TO
submit TO an evident overcharge, and
the police were called. When Mr.. Mac
kay was tired of arguing, he started to
leave without paying Mt all.
Mrs. Mackay, although annoyed by
the attention which the alteration was
attracting, encouraged her husband in
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
lFrOm ths Times, HilIstilIe. Va.

1 suffered with diarrhoea for long
time and thought l was past being
cured. had spent much time and
money and suffered 80 much MISERY
that l had almost decided to give mp all
hopes of recovery aud await the result.
but noticing the advertisement OF
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhae Remedy and salso some testimo-
malls stating how some wonderful cures
had been wrought by this remedy, l
decided TO try il. After taking few
doses / was entirely well OF that
trcnbie, and wish to say further 30 my
rssders and fellows sufferers that am q
hal0 and hearty man 10 day and feel aa
ue;i'ns eyer did 80 my life %. r
Moofe Sold by X y. Lewis druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
A Word to Mothers.

Mothers Of children affected with
Group or a severe cold need not hesitate
TO administer Ohsmberlain's Dough
Remedy. Il contains no opiate nor
narcotic In any form and may be given
as confidently TO the babe as 10 an
adult. The great success that has at.
tended its use Ia the treatment OF colds
and Group has won for 1t the approval
aud praise 1t has received throughous
the United States and In foreign lands
For sale by NJ. M. Lewis. druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-11
POTOMAC RIVER RoUTx.

Beginning Tuesday, June s, steamers Nor
thumberland and Potomac will leave Pier y,
Light Street. Baltimore, every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at Z. Nj. for Alex
andria and Washington, calling At all OF the
usual landings. BEGINNING Thursday, June .,
will leave 18th Street Wharf, washirston, at
tP. NJ. Thursday, Sunday &c tuesday going
as far as Leone -Own on these evenings.
VIII lesSs aseonardtown at a. NJ, kinsale At
p 81, Miller's At 7. NJ, Grason's at NJ.
and Bacon's at 2. NJ, Monday, "Wednesday
and Friday, arriving In Baltimore early the
following morning. Freight received daily
in Baltimore.
No Freight received for out going steamers
after p. IN. on sailing days.
HRNRY WILLIAMS. Manager,
Baltimore, Nd,
". D. SCOTT, Agent,
At fredericksburg, Va.
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
at Norfolk, Va
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
at Washington. u. 9
WILLIAM Nj. REARDON, Agent,
at Alexandria, Va.