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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21
vANDERBILTs ARRIVE.

Receive News in New York of the Death
of Mrs. Vanderbilt's Brother.
New York. Aug. 2o.-The steamer Kron
Prinz Wilhelm arrived this morning from
Bremen, having on board Mr. and Mrs.
W. X. Vanderbilt, who received here
tho first news of the tragedy resulting
n death of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fair.
Mrs. Vanderbilt is sister Of Charles
Fair.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21
CONGRESSMAN HIT I'LL
Has Severe Attack of Dysensery, and
Condition Is Alarming.

Condition Is Alarming.
Chicago, Aug. 2o.-Congrs ssman Rob-
ert Il. Hit of the Ninth Illinois dis
tlict, is seriously iii at the Stratford
hotel. While driving to the depot yes
terday to take a train for hi, |. ome in
Mt. Morris, H., he was taken violently
Ill with dysenteiy ana was compelled
to return to the hotel. where he was
put to bed. About the hotel the i'm
precision was general that Mr. Hit is
very sick man.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21
A Golf PLAYER Dead.

Chicago, Aug. 19.--William HoIlahird.
tr !. famous golf player, died at his
home In Evanston last night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21
Pythians Still i'm Session.

PythIanS StI1I IN SESSION..
San Francisco, Aug. 19-The supreme
lodge of Pythians continued work to-
day, beginning at an early hour. Dur
ing the forenoon the visitors witnessed
a drill of the fire department and went
on an excursion during the afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21
Chinaman viii Take Vacation.

San Francisco Aug. 19.-Ho- Vow. the
Chinese consul here has determined to
take an extended leave of absence prob.
ably for two years.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21
Clear Violation of Contract.

The Official sai>l the refusal to trans
port troops may be sustained by pres
ence OF Il I'iitis! warsl.lp. but is never
theless a clear violation OF til. contract
which VAS maze in good faith. and
which has been adhered to by the gov
eminent.
I'm government circles 1t Is claimed
that noi-ariNal of reinforccments from
Enena Ventura will prpnng the revolu-
ton and cause unnecessary blcodshed.
giving tho government a claim for dam
ages. No ,!niibt the government will
bring suit against The company.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

M fifty !andlaaies
a2lel At Vienna for
3ers 5Nstileut the permits
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

fesa ceeiiients In
s rolaeed 50 per
rs ili]!ifeel COUPLING
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

Two Methodist missionaries in Mo-
reiij. l.eah, are the only gentiles in the
III so converts yet.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

'vo cool mines are now in successful,
81 ration in Alaska. They produce
g0aa steam coal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

The soil Of the larger part of Man
chuia and Mongolia is of a sediment
aiy formation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

~ iHaia 26.9Qe.099 acres Of land have
heel mime and rendered highly
icfsie ~ nears Of irrigation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

70 the sale OF
s9id in London
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

~ TIE outlet of the
el sqWare miles
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

w iIsan feels that his entire
5i.ts performed when he rescued
ef2 tAe MISSISSIPPI river.
use aGss rescue her from OBJ
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21
MAY RESULT SERIOUSLY
Colombia Seeks to Compel British
Ships to Transport Troops.

Colombia Seeks to Compel British
Ships to Transport Troops.
Panama, Colombia, Aug. 21.-The
i5ritish cruiser Phaeton. which left here
hurriedly last Saturday is believed to
nave sailed for I;uena Ventura, depart
ment OF Cauca. Indications are thar
serious International complications may
arise at Buena Ventura, Where the Co
ionibian authorities have been enc1eav-
oilns to compel agents of the British
steamer Ecuador. owned by the Pacific
steam Navigation company to trans
port troops to the lsthmaus.
III was at the request of the naviga-
ton company that The Pliaeton left for
Huena Ventura, whore the Colombian
government has assembled 2,cC0 troops.
intended 10 reinforce the army In this
Vicinity, and government officials
threaten to conlpe. the Ecuador to
transport the troops To Panama. Agents
oil the company refused TO do SO. and
appealed to The British consul here with
the result that he Phaetan was sent to
buen'' Ventura to protect British inter-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

Paul Lfndau declares IN n recent
lragazine artiele that the deepest I'M
preston h. had ever received on his
lr.Nels in the new OF, old world was
given BY he Crane canyon OF the Col
=ol,sGo llNagia Arizona.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

SCR lfsder'ls liirth of Ber-
ssl1ie lle @ffel of the Chin-
p ~ C0!llllEia nj .ersitN
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

5l.agway cable has not
fer tne months, owing &c a
ticl earaat be located
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

T53e are in this country about 200
ffa @ileS Of railway, or about 40 per
raisi ~ the worlds mileage
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

King Lewanika has promised to in
stitute temperance crusade in Barot-
seland.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-21

Momisville, VT, Aug. II. -Secretary
shaw, who attended school here when
a boy, delivered the following address
Evening star., 1902-03-26
Easter Belts,

A special offering Of Tucked Satin and
Moire Belts. with plain and
girdle back. The latest ef-
fects. Each Belt Is mount Al III Nv
ed on handsome gilt or oxl- AUH
dized buckle. Special vslue ii So
z.
Evening star., 1902-03-26
SMALL BOY ON TRIAL
ANSWERS TO INDICTMENT
CHARGING HIM WITH MURDER.
Outcome of the Lads Search for
Ghosts-Attorney Enters Demur-
rer, Which is Overruled.

The unusual and somewhat pitiful spec
tacle of diminutive colored boy. hardly
as tall as an ordinary table, being taken
into court to answer an indictment alleg-
ing murder was witnessed today In Crimi-
nal Court No. 1. Hezekiah Coates, said to
be twelve years of age, but who does not
appear to be more than half as old, is the
defendant. He Is accused of having caus-
ed the death of Carrie Corbin, little col
ored girl. by shooting her with shotgun
while the two were in Anacostia, early dur
ing the evening of December u last.
According to his story. the boy started
out with the shotgun for the purpose Of
hunting ghosts. Carrie Corbin and her
brother were walking along the sidewalk
having just left the residence of their
uncle. From the opposite side of the street
Hezekiah took aim with the shotgun and
cried Halt" Almost simultaneously the
weapon was discharged, and moment
later Carrie fell to the ground dead. The
boy claimed that the gun was discharged
accidentally.
When the case was called for hearing to-
day Attorneys Strasburger and Dammann,
who had been assigned by the court as
counsel for the defense, demurred to the
Indictment on the ground that 1t had been
reported by grand jury impaneled under
law not in force at the time the killing
occurred. Justice Anderson overruled the
demurrer and the work of securing jury
to pass upon the guilt or innocence of the
boy was thereupon begun.
Late this afternoon the Introduction of
testimony was begun after the following
had been impaneled as a jury: Messrs.
Garland, C. A .Kosche. Geo. W. thinner
man, T. P. Hardy, A. Montrap, E. D. Farm
ham, w. E. Linkens G. g. Hammer, VIM.
H. Barnheim and w. H. Edwards.
Evening star., 1902-03-26
BOLD BUNCO GAME.
Stranger Relieved of $40 in the Capitol
Grounds

A bold robbery was committed in the Cap
itol grounds about 30 o'clock this after
noon. the victim being Mr.. L. H. Colby, an
elderly man who reached here this morn
ing from Jacksonville, Fla. He came with
his wife to see Mr. Huskins of 301 street
northwest Inquiries were made at the de-
pot and when Mr.. Colby and his wife
reached c street. near police headquarters,
they were approached by a man who intro
duced himself Mr.. Huskins
But" said the stranger, you are not
the Mr.. Huskins 1 know"
That is true" said the stranger, "but
m his brother. My brother is not at home
and III take you about the city to see the
sights
The strangers offer was accepted and
"hen the trio reached the Capito! grounds
the stranger presented three cards, one of
which was marked. He wanted TO bet that
he could select the marked card every time
but Mr.. Colby protested that he was not a
betting man. Just then a man wearing a
badge approached and threatened to make
an arrest unless money was given him
MI Colby says the man who pretended he
was an officer took $40 from his pocket
He reported the affair to the police and
gave Capt. Boardman descriptions of the
men.
Evening star., 1902-03-26
DEPOSITS COLLATERAL.
Woman in Police Court Charged With
Grand Larceny.

woman who gave her name as Annie
Day was taken into custody yesterday
afternoon by Detective Hewlett at her
boarding place on Missouri avenue, and
sent to the house of detention, a charge
of grand larceny having been preferred
against her. 1t is alleged that she took a
valise from the Pennsylvania depot belong
ing to Miss Mary C. Nelson of New York
city. short time previous to her arrest
The valise contained jeweiry worth $50. in
addition to other articles of value.
While waiting for train Miss Nelson
left her vaiise under a scat in the ladies
waiting room while she went to the teia-
graph desk few steps distant. When she
returned the valise had disappeared as
had also a woman who was closely veiled
who occupied an adjoining seat. Detective
Hewlett was informed of the affair, and
after obtaining a description of the veiled
woman went in search of her. He finally
located her at the house on Missouri ave-
nue.
The woman was brought into the Police
Court today and deposited $50 collateral for
her appearance in court tomorrow She
told the police that she came here from
Spruce Creek. Pa. day or two ago with
her son, who Is at Benning.
Evening star., 1902-03-26
CECIL RHODES DEAD
tcontinned. from First Page.3

affairs during the last two He took an ac-
tive part in the Matabeleland war and was
largely Instrumental in negotiating peace
with the natives. His commercial actiyi-
ties were enormous, his wealth at his death
being estimated at millions of pounds. Par
lament censured him in 1897 for active
participation in the ill-starred Jameson
raid.
Such an outline is. however, only a skele-
vast political enterprises, the organization
and operation Of a single commercial COM
pany which should yield over s.. 600, 900 a
year In profit on q capital of $20, ,000, 900,
and his widely accepted position as the
foremost man IN all Africa gave him an
interest far beyond any record Of mere
details.
w. T. stead's Estimate Of Rhodes.
Mr.. w. T. Stead in writing OF Rhodes a
year before Queen Victoria's death. said:
s'Cecil Rhodes is at this moment, notwith-
standing his temporary eclipse after the
unfortnate affair Of the Jameson raid. the
greatest parsonage in the British empire,
bar two; the greatest man. bar one. The
queen and the queens prime minister, Lord
Salisbury, alone tower above the African
empire builder in the estimation OF the
world. both within and without Greater
Britain. After Mr.. Rhodes, Mr.. Chamber
lain is a bad fourth. But Mr. Rhodes IL so
much greater than Mr.. Chamberlain that
he could afford to accept the odium OF q
parliamentary censure in order to save Mr..
Chamberlain from an exposure which would
have extinguished his political career. and
to emerge practically unaffected by his sac
rifice. The net result OF the blunder Of the
raid was to enlarge, not. indeed. the Held
Evening star., 1902-03-26
Made His Fortune Himself.

Made His Fortune Himself.
Rhodes was often described as "a mil
lionaire with an imagination" But he was
not born millionaire. He was born, II not
without a penny, at least in the usually i'm
pecunious condition Of the younger son Of a
country parson. Neither did he start in
life with any favorable handicap. He had
to abandon his studies at Oxford in order
to fee for his life to South Africa to escape
the fell disease which had apparently fast
ened itself upon his lungs But the pure,
dry air of the African veldt worked won
ders. Rhodes not only recovered his health.
but being fortunate In the early days of
diamond digging In Kimberley he laid the
foundations OF great fortune. Then. with
characteristic doggedness and tenacity of
purpose. he returned home and completed
his studies at Oxford. He was not book
worm. His life at the university was more
social than Intellectual But he went
through the term Of an undergraduates
study. matriculated In due course and re-
turned to Africa.
"The episode Is worth remembering"
wrote an eminent Eugfishman. mot merely
because Of the light It throws on Mr..
Rhodes character. but because 1t win be
found hereafter to bear fruit In his aspira-
tions after the realization Of the unity Of
the English-speaking race.
How He Made His Money.
Building on fortunate selection Of dia-
lection by patient manual toll In the dig
ging and the washing OF dirt. Rhodes began
to accumulate the fortune for which he Il
populariy known as great man. He was
very fortunate In his financial operations
Evening star., 1902-03-26
ATTORNEY ON THE STAND.
Progress Of the Hearing in Utermehle
Will Contest

When the proceedings were resumed to-
day before Justice Barnard and jury In
the Probate Court in the contested will case
involving the estate of George W. uter-
mehle, deceased, Mr.. Wilton J. Lambert of
counsel for the caveator was called to the
witness stand. Mr.. Lambert testified that
at the time of the writing of the letters OF
May 49, 1900, by Charles H. Utermehle, the
cayeator, whereby the latter rendered the
return to his aunts, Mrs. Rose M. Taylor
and Mrs. Mamie Z. Norment, of the funds
received by caveator from the estate OF
Mrs. Sarah Utermehle, the witness had
arranged to procure the funds necessary for
his client to substantiate the tender and
had so informed Mr.. Utermehle
A day or so after the letters were sent
Attorney Worthington requested the wit
ness by telephone to visit him. He was in
formed by Mr.. Worthngton that the let
ters of tender had been received, and that
Mr.. Worthngton had been approached by
Mr.. T. p. Woodward and asked to take
part in the case as there would be a con-
test. To this, MIR. Lambert said, he replied
that the caveator would try to make 1t In
teresting for Mr.. Worthington and keep
him in the city the greater part of the
summer.
The cross s-examination of the witness was
limited to a few personal questions and
then Mr.. Charles w. Handy was called
to the stand. Mr.. Handy made statements
tending to substantiate the caveator's tes-
timony in reference to the power of attor
ney given by him to Mr.. Handy in 1S93
when the caveator was ill at Frederick,
Md, the object being to enable Mr. Handy
to receive certain moneys due Mr. Uter
mehle from his grandmother estate. Mr..
L. S. Fristoe was called to testify as to
the rental value of the estate of George w.
Utermehle in 1889. the time of the latters
death Mr.. Fristoe having had charge Of
part of the estate real estate agent.
Considerable time was devoted to the in
PRODUCTION in evidence of deeds, many other
documents relating to the estate of George
w. Utermehle, and other matters. Mrs.
Norment's son and daughter were called
and asked II they knew of any will of
George W. Utermehle except the one, the
validity of which has been attacked. They
replied in the negative.
At this point the hearing was adjourned
until next Monday, when the question of
estoppel will be argued.
After The Stars report of the proceedings
yesterday closed, the court ruled that coun-
sci for the caveatees. on cross examination
OF Charles II. Utermehle, could ask ques-
tions bearing on the domestic and personal
affairs of the latter. and his habits and
conduct along certain lines. Only a few
questions were put on redirect examination,
ard, at a late hour. Mr. Utermehe was
excused as a witness, the court adjourning
urtil today.
Evening star., 1902-03-26

Rhodes care Of his laborers at Kimberley
and published a very remarkable testimony
to the effect that after the Christian mis-
sionaries no one had done so much for the
African natives as Cecil Rhodes.
In Matabeieiand he was regarded by the
natives as the one white man whom they
can trust. He conquered them, but they
felt him to be just; and after the terrible
insurrection, 1t was by his yenturlng un-
armed into the rebel stronghold of the Ma
tappos that the struggle was brought to a
peaceful conclusion.
Mr.. Rhodes was not, in the ordinary sense
OF the word, a religious man. He was
born In a rectory. and, like many other
clergymen's sons, was no great church
man. He had an exaggerated horror Of the
extent to which modern reseai ch In his
judgment had pulverized the authority OF
the Bible; and, strange though IL may ap-
pear to those who only knew him as the
destroyer of Lobengula, his moral sense
reyolted against accepting the divine origin
OF the Hebrew writings which cxUlt over
the massacre of the Amalekftes. In the
doctrine of eternal torment he was an out
and-out unbelfever.
Evening star., 1902-03-26
REPORTS OF MISSION WORK.
Meeting of Women's Societies Held in
Waugh Church Today.

The quarterly meeting of the Woman s
Foreign and Home Missionary societies of
the Methodist Episcopal Church in the Dis
trict was held today at Wesley M. E.
Church. corner 5th and F streets north
west. great number of ladies, represent
ing the various Methodist organizations of
the city. attended the meeting
The morning session was devoted to for
eign missions, and was called to order at
10 o'clock by the district president, Mrs
Frank NJ. Bristol The opening exercises
consisted Of singing of hymn by the
audience, Bible lesson by Miss Carrie
Smith, and prayer by Mrs. s. M. Hart
sock. Rev. DIR. ]. F. Heisse who was to
have welcomed the ladies to the church.
was unable to attend. owing to the severe
illness of his father. In his absence the
address of welcome was made by Mrs E.
A. Weeks. of Wesley Church
After Mrs l.. H. Tilton had read the min
utes of the last meeting. reports of the su-
perintendents of various branches of work
were made, as follows: Young women's
work, Mrs f. l.. Harvey: children's work,
Miss Ida Fowler; little light bearers, Mrs
Jams; Christmas boxes. Mrs. II. r. Naylor:
bureau of supplies. Mrs J. E. Amos; read
ing circles, Mrs. T, H. Martin; woman's
missionary friend. Mrs. w. 1. McKenney;
children's missionary friend, Mrs. w. H
Crook. Other reports were read by Mrs
G. Nj. Bllingsley, corresponding secretary:
Mrs s. d. La Fetra, district treasurer:
Mrs II. A. Hall. treasurer conference fund
The consideration of business matters
was followed by an address on foreign mis-
sionary work by Mrs. A. H. Eaton, presi-
dent OF the Baltimore branch.
The session adjourned at 1890 O'clock
when the ladies of Wesley served an excel
lent lunch to those present in the lecture
room of the church.
The afternoon meeting was occupied with
matters pertaining to the Home Missionary
Society, and was presided over by Mrs r
l.. Tulloch. district president After the
opening exercises those present We're yery
much interested in an address by Miss
Josephine Corbin of Ellis Island New York
vino spoke on my Life Among the Immi-
grants In New York" Her address COM
manded the close attention Of the audience
and she was heartily appIauded at the con-
clusion of her remarks.
Miss Bertha Sanford gave a guitar SOLO
which was followed by the reception of the
following reports: judiciary committee
Mrs c. L. Roach; corresponding secretary,
Mrs d. B. Street; treasurer, Miss Ella l..
Stinemetz.
The session will conclude with reports
from the several secretaries of DEPART
ments. as follows: Woman's home missions
and children's paper. Mrs. c. W. Keyes:
supplies. Mrs. s. NJ. Lake: young peoples
work. Mrs. Stacey Briant; mite boxes.
Mrs F. c. Woodburn; reading circles. Mrs
Frank Nj. Bristol; leaflets. Miss Gertrude
Houston; systematic benefcence, Mrs j.
e. Amos.
Evening star., 1902-03-26

BY degrees it became evident that he was
coming to the top. Ultimately. when the
time came for the great amalgamation of
all the various interests engaged In the dia-
mond fields In one great trust or combine
Mr.. Rhodes stood forth as the amalgama-
tor, and the colossal De Beers Company,
with Its annual output of S15,000.O90 in
dia almonds, Is the monument Of his success
The De Beers Company of Kimberley is
the largest diamond producing company in
the world. Since its amalgamation In 1885
1t has supplied tae world with diamonds
which. sold wholesale, brought in no less
a sum than f40Oo0.0oO. This. however. is
by no meanR> the chief distinction of the
De Beers concern. 1t Is chiefly notable be-
cause in its charter, or articles of associa-
ton, Mr.. Rhodes was able to secure the
Insertion of proviso authorizing the direc-
tors to appropriate from time to time such
funds as they deemed 1t advisable to set
apart out OF profits for political or sim
per1al" purposes. Il was on the basis of
that Imperial allowance that "Rhodesia"
arose to its present position and the Jane
son raid was made a possibility.
Personality Was Attractive.
Personally the man seemed able to in
spire unrestrained enthusiasm. Several
merchants who came to Washington from
johannesburg two years ago referred to
him confidently a. ''the greatest man on
earth" He dealt in continental projects
almost exclusively. At his death he had
four great purposes In mind-the develop
ment OF Rhodesia. the laying OF q tele-
graph line to Tanganyika-a great lake in
the center OF the continent-the construc-
ton Of railroad from the Cape OF Good
Hope TO Cairo and the federation OF all
South Africa
In his dealings with hts own workpeopIe
Mr. Rhodes was just and generous. Rev.
Donald Macleod. one of the queens chap
iains and editor OF Good Words. recently
made personal investigation of Mr..
Evening star., 1902-03-26
viii Spend Summer In Jail.

boy, was In the Police Court this morning
on two charges OF larceny and as a re-
suit he will spend five months in jail. hav-
ing been adjudged guilty OF both charges
by Judge Kimball.
1t was alleged that he took three pairs
of shoes belonging to John Carter. colored.
and a valuable revolver owned by Moses
Dade, also =colored. He acknowledged his
guilt but was unable to give any excuse
Carter and Dade reside IN q house near
the corner of Sd street and Virginia avenue
southwest. and Halls mother does the
housework for them. The property was
taken when Hall called at the house to Sc
his mother.
Evening star., 1902-03-26

The Navy Department has received a ca
blegram from Rear Admiral Rodgers an
nouncing his departure from Hong Kong
for Annoy. China, aboard his flagship, the
New York. The department has also been
advised of the departure Of the flagship
Chicago from Agiers for the Gulf Of GA1es.
Evening star., 1902-03-26
Heart
Beats

that are too fast Or too slow,
too strong or too weak, are not
the kind that come from a
healthy heart. Remember,
every heart that pains, flutters,
palPitates, skips beats, and
every heart that causes fainting
spells, shortness of breath or
smothering, is weak or diseased,
and cannot keep the blood cir
cuiatlng at its normal rate.
"My heart was very weak and
kept skipping beats until it
missed from one to three beats a
minute. Well knowing what
the result would be if this trouble
vas not stopped, 1 began taking
DR.. Miles Heart Cure, and two
bottles brought the heart action
to Its normal condition"
d. d. HOLM,
Huntington, Ind.