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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-25
Prospective Investors.

Should look up information regard
ing lands along and contiguous to the
line of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern Ry., before buying. Profess
sional and business men of all kinds
should acquaint themselves with the
many opportunities offered at the new
towns along this railway. On the first
and third Tuesdays of March, April
and May round trip tickets, at very low
rates, will be on sale to points in the
following territory: Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Arizona, British Columbia, Cana
dian Northwest, Colorado, Florida,
Georgia, Idaho, Indian Territory, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Manito-
ba. Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Ne
braska, North Dakota, North Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia,
Washington, Wisconsin, Northern
Michigan and Wyoming. Full inform
alton regarding rates, time of trains.
ETC., will be cheerfully given upon ap-
plication to any representative of this
company. Jno. G. Farmer,
A. q. P. & T. A., B. c. R. & N. Ry.,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Ny Strangest Case
BY GUY BOOTHBY.
Author Of NIKOLA" 1.-THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE DEVIL"
"PHARos, THE EGYPTIAN"
copyrighted, 1901. by Ward. Lock q Col
BY GUY BOOTHBY.

they want is to get hold of him in
order to make him disgorge their
share of what he got for them
81 am glad indeed to hear that"
was the reply. Il was beginning to
grow uneasy. And now is there any
other way in which l can serve you?
If so, l shall be only too pleased to
do it,"
j informed him that if I had any
thing else to ask him l would call
upon him again, and then took my
departure. While ! was in a great
measure satisfied with the informa-
ton l had gained, I was not alto
gether easy in my mind. The ques-
ton to be answered was, was the
man ] was after the same individual
who had sold Jacob and Bulenthall
the stones? The description given me
varied in several particulars to that
furnished me by Kitwarer. My client
declared him to possess black hair;
the merchant had said gray; the one
had declared that Hayle possessed a
beard. the other that he had only a
waved mustache. The figure, how
ever. was in both cases identically
the same.
Having satisfied myself that he had
no more to tell me. l thanked him
for his courtesy and left the office.
A fresh idea had occurred to me
which | thought might lead to some
thing, and I resolved to put it into
practice without any further waste
of time.
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SYNOPSIS.

PART I-Three rogues, Hayle, Ktwater
and Codd, meet at Singapore. Latter two
have learned of existence of hidden treas
nss at sengkSn Ma9a nny half F ba
lieves account, but nevertheless agrees 10
join in search.
PART II-Reach;ng Sengkor-Wat the
men make their way through the ancient
streets and toward the once splendid pail
ace. Toward dusk after most tedious
search they come upon secret entrance to
underground vaults, in which are discoV-
cred great quantities of bar gold and uncut
rubies and sapphres. Hayle fills both
hands with gems and the men make their
way outside again. Onreaching camp they
horribly mutilated, Chinese fashion. Dur.
Ing the night Hayle secures treasure and
steals away into the jungle.
PART III.-Utterly exhausted and un-
conscious Hayle is found by, English OH
GERS near frontier station of Nampoung
AS. soon as able he leaves for Rangoon
and thence to England.
PART Iv.-Two months later another
officer at Nampoung. while out on hunt
comes across kitwater and COd0. Kitwa-
ter explains they were traders who had
fallen into hands OF Chinese who had put
out his own eyes and pulled out Codd s
tongue. After recovering somewhat from
effects of exposure and tortures they set
off in pursuit of Hayie.
CHAPTER I.-George Fairfax relates
how he became a detective in Australia
and finally came to open up an office in
London.
CHAPTER II.-Nitwater and Codd try
to secure FairfaXs services They repre-
sent themselves as missionaries returned
from China where rich native patron
turned over to them on his death a great
fortune which was stolen by guest
u5ayle) at the mission. Fairfax almost
concludes not to take case.
CHAPTER IH.--Miss Il!twater calls on
Fairfax in behalf OF her uncle and sue
cee6s III persuading him TO take up the
work Later in the day stranger, WHO
calls himself Edward Bayley, of the Santa
Cruz Mining company, seeks TO get Fair
fax to go to Argentina TO shadow mine
manager who is suspected of embezzle-
rnent Detective replies he row has case
or which will engage him for some time.
Fairfax at a leading jewelers. learns that
Is unusually large uncut stones have there
Just been received. and gets description OF
man Of whom they were bought.
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mine, and that he was naturally
anxious that such an event should
not occur
But what guarantee had you that
the stones were not stolen?"
None whatever-but it is most
unlikely. In the first place, they are
uncut; in the second, we have had
them in our possession for some
time, and you may be sure have made
the closest inquiries. Besides, there
are such few stones in Europe, and
what there are are safely in the pos
session of their owners. Surely you
are not going to tell me that they
were 1stolen?"
In the mans voice there was q
perceptible note of alarm.
II don't think you need be afraid"
I said. "They were stolen by the
anan from his two nartners- and all
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-25
openIna of New Short Line

to California Commencing Sunday,
March 9, the great Rock Island route
will commence new fast service to Ell
Paso and southern California. Palace
sleeping cars to Ell Paso and tourist
sleepers daily to Los Angeles and San
Francisco This is the shortest line
from Ottumwa to Los Angeles, only
three days from Ottumwa, and only
southern route. Also shortest and best
line to Ell Paso and all points in Mexi-
co. If you contemplate trip call on or
address undersigned for complete infor-
nation. w. S. Parker, Tiki. Agt, I'm
ion Depot.
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CHAPTER v.

I must confess that the discovery
I had made behind St. Martins
church, and which l described at the
end of the previous chapter, had
proved too much for me. What pos
sible reason could Mr.. Bayley have
for wanting to rid himself of me-?
Only the morning before he had been
anxious to secure my services in the
interests of his COMPANY. and now
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-25

here he was hiring couple of ruff
fans to prevent me from doing my
work, if not to take my life. When
/ reached my hotel again, and went
to bed, I lay awake half the night
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27

to tho woods Monday The road lead
ing thereto not having been broken,
tbGy met with distractions and excite
ments that pioneers usually meet.
Their final entrance to the woods
opened To their riew a scene of desola-
tot Many Of the magnificent trees
were down, and the tops of all were
more or less denuded of their branches.
The grounds were literally covered with
the debris, and from first appearances
the camp appeared wrecked.
A closer inspection proved that the
damage was not 1T all in proportion to
the appearance. With the quantity and
size of the branches covering the
ground it seemed miraculous how the
tents could have escaped destruction,
and can be explained only ON the
theory that the trees were broken by
weight and not by wind: the small
branches striking the slanting tent
ROOFS caused the heavier portion in
most cases to clear the tents Very few
Of the tents were seriously injured
The Union boarding tent, however, was
completely demolished and st. Paul's
table suffered the same fate.
Secretary Perry made a list of the
tents that need immediate attention
and will notify the owners at once to
prevent further damage and loss to the
furnishings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27
TABLET UNVEILED.



| Interesting Ceremony by the Delaware
Society of the Cincinnati.
On Saturday afternoon the Delaware
Society of the Cincinnati celebrated
Washington Birthday by unwilling a
| handsome bronze tablet on the house
303 West street, which was the head
quarters of Gen. Washington in Sep
TENDER, 1777, prior to the Battle of
Brandywine. The presentation speech
was made by Thomas d. Paarce of
Philadelphia, president Of the society,
and President of City Council Blaine
made the speech Of acceptance.
The tablet bears the following in
scription, written by Capt. Henry
Fl. Bellas, U. S. Army, the secrs-
tary of the society and the origi-
nal designer Of the tablet, as we'll
Us the one to propose the patriotic
task
This tablet marks the location of General
Washipgtnn's headquarters of the American
Army in Wilmington, Delaware, during the
War OF the Revolution and Immediately
prior to the Battle of the Brandywine on
September 18th, A. d. 1777 Erected by
the Delaware State Society of the Cincin-
natl, February 22d, A. d. 1902.
After prayer by Bishop Coleman
President Pearee made the presentation
speech, which was followed by Presi-
dent of Council Blaine's acceptance.
The house, formerly known as the
Gilpin House, is substantial three
story brick mansion, and is. still in
good condition, though modern
facing of brick having been added in
recent years has detracted from its
original quaint appearance, which was
similar lin the red and black brick
pattern) to the Ferris mansion adioin-
ing NO. 30l), and which was used by
the Marquis de LII Fayette at the same
period. The latter dwelling. is still
owned and occupied by the Ferris
family and contains much fine old
furniture, some of il dating back to
the time of William Penn. Both houses
were built in 174S. Wilmington court
records show that Joseph G. Gilpin
was the owner of the property adjoin-
ing the Ferris mansion, and sold it to
William L. Porter, who, in January,
1873, resold it to Alfred ]. Rumford,
who resided in it until several years
past and then sold 1t to the present
owner, Miss Phoebe NJ. Hayes of No.
6l9 Washington street, whose patriotism
and kind assistance to the Delaware
Cincinnati has enabled the society to
curry out LIS Work TO nttlng con-
clusion at this time. The Washing
ton Headquarters House"--as it will
be hereafter appropriately designated
still has, IL is said, portions Of the
original flooring and other inside wood.
work in good condition, so that a fair
idea of the former appearance Of the
historic old mansion may be yet had
The Misses Latimer, residing near
Wilmington, and lineal descendants of
Surgeon Henry Latimer of New Castle
county, and who was one of the
original members of the Delaware
Cincinnati Society, were the main
contributors to the necessary fund for
the erection Of the tablet, so that to
them the main creait of this worthy
endeavor to preserve to posterity the
honored memory of Washington in Its
connection with this city and State
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27
SGHUYLKlLL 16,FEET ABOVE LEVEL.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 26.-The Schuyl-
kill River is Is feet above its normal level
today and rapidly rising.
The mill district of Manayunk, suburb
of this city, is under water, and many of
the factories situated along the banks of the
river are inundated. breach 40 feet wide
has been made in Fiat Rock dam, opposite
Manayunk, by tons of ice which were swept
from the Upper Schuyikill.
The Fairmount Park drives skirting the
stream are several feet under water. and the
streets in the section of the city bordering
on the Schuylkill have been transformed to
lakes.
An ice ge"re has formed at Gray's Ferry
bridge and mis- is hourly being enlarged
by immense jiioes driven through the break
in Flat Rock dam. Should tho ice fail to
pass out into the Delaware River, there is
danger of disastrous freshet along the
entire length of the Schuylkill in this city.
The high water is due TO the warm rain
which fell yesterday. The mountains in the
mining regions were covered with snow to n
depth of three feet, and this is rapidly melt
ing, greatly swelling the streams which
empty into the river.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27
Aeatns.

BARRON February 2jd. 1902. Adam H. p. Barr,
aged G. years
BELylLLE-on February nd 1902 John P. Bel
VILE, in his SD year
BOND-At New Castle, DEL on February 2atI.
1907, Elizabeth g. Boyd.
cAlliLL-On February I'D. 1902 Annie O. Cnhili.
DAYiSON-ln this city, on February 2lst, 1902.
Grace v, youngest daughter OF james d. and
Maggie q. Dawson, aged II months,
D0UGHERrY-At BRpdywlne summit on Eel
ruary est, l9G. Edith ". DoushsIty, agad
years,
HILToN--ln this city on February 9th, 1902
Mary Hilton In her 1875 yea.
KELLEE.' In ta.S cry. o. Fasrers Goth, 1907
Jehn Mtil.Sin Rel.s:t, ID has sSh .seGr
LoN6Lf-ln this city, ~ Fthyasyy .5;h, 1872.
IachAlrt 5, LossG, fysss 81 y,Ssh
MCtAl Lahf-.if Inv ci;;t 70 EslvpAEv p.l
isc-, Sel ndn A., NlGow CO W.likrI .. MSJyzul-
ley, IL acs eth yrae
McGOS- At tist:er.. sasS % FssrpAry saa ,Nop
Martha wife o. Miiiisu' Moor sssd r .es1s
pEPEkSQN--ln this ysty, O. EeD,par5 s.s, -!
PSsehnll II. Fetenot,, sspe6 . years.
REESh In Ssw Togg Csty, on February al
lsy-, kiner Reeve, ased 70 yeaa, formerly vi
this city
SAARPl. ESS-On inuFth day, II month l9tb,
lSla. lehn D. Sharpless in MS 18th year.
MILLARD-on February ID I.u2, sadie l., lie
loved wife OF Ianes y. Willard, aged IS years
WILSON on February 18th, 1907, james Wallace
Wilson. aged IS year,.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27
DEATH OF WILLIAMS. STOKLEY.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb %. Former
Mayor Williams. Stokley died at his
home, 20l0 North Broad street, at s. 10
O'Clock last night. He had boon I'M
conscious for three days, and PASSED
away without any sign of recognition
Of those who were gathered around his
bedside. Those with him at the end
were his son, daughter and grandchild.
DR.. b. Frank Belts, who attended him
all through his long Illness, had heon
hastily summoned and was at his side
to the last.
y Mr.. Stolley had been confined to his
bed since January 3d. At first lie Sa.s
simply troubled with chronic intIa,n-
nation Of the kidneys. Ten days lats-
he had a paralytic stroke, which
affected his left side. Although retain-
ing consciousness until three days ago,
he never regained the use of HIS ar
alyzed side. AT times he showed Hon-
derful gains of strength, and he;.es
were entertained for his eventual ro-
covery
About 10 days ago Mr.. Stokley suf-
cred relapse, and had been gradually
sinking since that time. On Wednss-
day he lost consciousness and had not
spoken since. The date of the funeral
has not yet been decided II will proD-
ably Take place early next weelS. 1he
burial will be in Nest Laurel Hill
cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27
COLLlDED HEAD ON.
smasliup on the Auburn Branch of the
New York Central.

Smashup ON the Auburn Branch of the
New York Central.
Auburn. N. Y, Feb. 25. Five mon
were killed and two fatally injured in
IL wreck early today on the Auburn
branch of The Nav York Central rail
road 2j1 miles waaS If Aurelius. A
passenger train and wrecking train
collided head on while Founding u
curve Ut full speed.
Dead--John lla2eman of Rochester,
engineer of the passenger train: Frank
Hines of Rochester, fireman of the pas
senger train: Edward Vine of Roch-
ester, baggageman; - Durand of
Syracuse, engineer of the wrecking
train; -- Schmuclf of Syracuse, fire.
man of the wrecking train.
lniured--E. H. Renncr of Rochester,
trainman; - Evan, member of the
wrecking crew.
Both engines and the baggage car of
the passenger train were demolished.
RAN INTO a LANDSLIDE.
York, Pa, Feb. %. Two men were
killed and one man waF injured in a
freight wreck on the Columbia a. Port
Deposit railroad u short distance south
of 9lcCall's Ferry about Ii O'Clock last
night.
The dead arc Engineer A. 4. Hatch
and Fireman PAIL MilEulRG Henry
WOLF, a brakeman, vas dangerously in
:Erei. The men resided nj Columbia.
Ehf wreck was caused by the train
running into landslide. About % cars
were ic&uced to sElinters in the wreck,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27
WANTS COMPANY TO SHOW FACTS.


Petition Filed by Frederick Phillips
Against Sonora Copper Go.
Frederick Phillips of New York,
through his attorney, Anthony Higgins,
filed in the Superior Court Tuesday IA
petition to compel the proper oiicars.
of the Sonora Copper Co to show cause
why a writ of mandamuS should not
issue TO compel the company 10 file 3
certificate with the secretary of Stats
showing the capital stock paid in an6
the property owned by the company aa
required by law The rule WAS issued
returnabie next Saturday. Phillips
says that he owns 2GJ shares of the
stock. He believes that no such GER
titicate as required by law has been
filed with the secretary of State. The
company was formed for the purpose
OF purchasing, owning and operatIngs
mining property and the stocks OF
other mining companies. The company
was supposed to be controlled by H. III.
Adams of New York, John II. Costello
of Buffalo, Alexander w. Halcnborg of
New York, and James Shirley. who is
believed to be u resident Of New York.
They caused prospectus to be issued
setting forth that the capital stock of
the company was s., 600, 600; that work
had already been commenced upon the
property of the company, and that
copper was being produced cheaply
and at profit.
The petition sets forth that Phillips
has made inquiry and has been uaable
TO find that the company has ever
owned any mining property in the
State Of Sonora, Mexico, or elsewhere,
or that it ever owned 1000 acres of
mining property as claimed, or ever
developed any property, or ever opened
II smelling plant or made other i'm
proyements as alleged He is Of the
opinion that the affairs of the com
pany have been grossly mismanaged,
and is anxious to confer with the other
stockholders for the purpose of taking
such action with them as may be neces-
sary to discover the properties or assets
of the company and to find what las
become OF the properties or moneys re-
ceiyed by the company's officers in
payment for the capital stock.
The petitioner also says that he
caused to be made upon the officers of
the company u demand that they file
the certificate required by law With
the secretary of State in this State,
and also that they keep duplicate
stock ledger in the office of the com
rany in Wilmington, but that neither
request was complied with.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27
THE METEOR LAUNCHED
G.fnlan EmperOr'S New Schooner Yacht
IsOk to the Water Gracefully.
SHE WENT OVERHEARD TUESDAY
Christened by the Daughter
OF the President.
ACCIDENT TO PRINCE HENRY'S TRAIN

New York, Feb. %. In n drizzlinp
rain and in the presence of a brilliant
assemblage, amidst cheering and the
roar of cannon, tho German Emperor s
now schooner yacht Meteor was
launched from Shooters Island today.
Unlike the weather, tho arrange
ments were perfect, and no untoward
incident marred the occasion.
President Roosevelt and Prince
Henry, and the distinguished party
accompanying them, were enthusi-
astically cheered on arriving at tho
platform built just back of the how of
the Meteor.
without delay, after greetings had
been exchanged, Miss Roosevelt stepped
forward and, taking hold of silver
covered bottle containing German
champagne, broke it on the side of the
vessel. Immediately she seized a silver
axe and severed the rope, which re-
leased the weights holding the Meteor.
Inc vessel went gracefully in to tho
water, with the American flag break
ing out at the tatfrail. American and
German national airs were played, and
from the scores of craft containing ex-
cursionists came enthusiastic cheering.
Miss Roosevelt wore dress of
sapphire blue velvet and large black
hat trimmed with ostrich feathers,
and carried fur muff.
LAUNCHED AT 1899.
Shooters Island. S. J., Feb. 25, q. 81
a. IN. President Roosevelt. Prince
Henry and party have arrived here.
The royal and Presidential salutes
are being fired, and there is great
cheering.
o.40-The Emperor's yacht was
launched at TO- 80 O'Clock.
ACCIDENT 10 THE pRINow's TRAIN.
New York, Feb. 25. The special
train bearing President Roosevelt from
Washington to the launching of EN-
peror Williams yacht Meteor reached
Jersey City ct Gao a. IN. The Presi-
don't remained on board until the ar
rival of the Princes train, few
minutes after o'clock
A cylinder head on the engine of
Prince Henry's special had blown out,
and the train was more than an hour
late in reaching Jersey City. The &C
cident occurred shortly after leaving
Baltimore. The, stalled train was
pushed into Magnolia, Nd, by a
passenger train, and there got new
engine. There were some other minor
delays en- route, occasioned by the
change of schedule.
Soon after s o'clock the President
and the Prince and their suites en-
barked on a boat for Shooters Island,
where the launching took place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27
OBITUARY.

Richard S. Lowell, aged 60 years. n we'll
known butcher in Second street market
died Tuesday at his home, No, 222 Letter,
son street, after an illness of several weeks.
BE was one OF the oldest members Of Orien.
tal Lodge, No. %, A. p. 4. NJ, and of
Delaware Lodge, No. 1, |. o. o. Y, The
funeral will take place on Friday afternoon
at o'clock from his late residence, He will
be buried with Masonic honors. Internent
will be made at Wilmington and Brandy.
wine cemetery.
John P. Bellville, aged 81 years,
died Saturday at his residence
No. 1922 Van Buren, street He had
been sick for some time. He was n
well-known citizen. He was the father
of DIR. Bellville. The funeral services
were. held at the residence of his
son-in-iaw, Harry G, Taylor, s22 Van
buren, street, on Tuesday afternoon.
lnterment was made at ST. Georges
Paschal IL. Peterson, ged 81 wears,
died suddenly at l o',lock Friday
morning, at his homo, Nc. 9l3 Shipley
street. Heart disease vas the cause
of death. Mr.. Peterson Was a sergeant
OF police under Mayor Austin TIarrinr.
ton in 1889. He was also a member Of
the Weccacoe Fire ca. for some wears.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon. Interment was made in
Riyerview cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-27
DEATH OF SAMUEL H. BLACK.


IL Occurred mt New Castle, Yesterday
Morning He Was Il Well -known Citizen.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
New Castle, Feb. 26 Samuel II. Black
died this morning at 3 O'Clock at his home,
North Second street after an illness Of sew
ernl weeks of complication of diseases.
Deceased was one Of the best known men
in the State. He was u former mayor Of this
city and for several years was the United
States customs officer, while the custom
house was in this city. He also had been
connected for several years with the Ericsson
Line of steamboats, plying beween Phila-
delphia, this city and Baltimore, III the
capacity of solicitor.
Mr.. Black was born in this city and re-
sided here all his life. Mrs. George GRAY
and Mrs. Richard G. Cooper are sisters
and ex-Consul William II. Black and DR..
John j. Black are brothers.
He was a member of ST. Johns Lodge,
No. 2, A. II. A. NJ, for many years and
also an active member of Washington
Lodge, ]. o. o. +. He was member of
the First Presbyterian Church.
The New Castle Whist Club, which has
headquarters in the old court house was
organized by him.
He was noted for his kindness to all who
came to him for relief and for his charitable
work