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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
TO BE MANY VISITORS.
Several Hundred People Will Attend
Missionary Convention.


Missionary Convention.
The annual meeting of the Des
Moines branch, Women's Foreign Mis-
sionary society of the Methodist Epis
copal church will be held in this city
October 16 to 10, inclusive. This
branch includes the states of Iowa,
Missouri Arkansas and Louisiana and
the following are it's officers:
President-Miss Elizabeth Pearson,
of Des Moines.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. NJ L.
Huston, of Burlington.
Treasurer-Mrs. E. P. Fritz of Du-
buque.
There will be in attandence at this
meeting about 800 persons which will
include branch and conference Off
GERS, delegates, missionaries home on
vacation, and probably several minis
tiers Of the church. A number of
women of note will attend and parti-
cipate in the meetings. Among this
number will be Miss Louise Manning
Hodgkins, OF Auburndale, Mass, editor
of the Womans Missionary Friend,
Mrs. Mary B. Mind. of Winona, Mimi,
and Misses Mary Stone, Mabel STA,
and Ruby STA, three Chinese girls who
are being educated in this country or
work among their own people, will al
so be in attendance.
Meetings at First Church.
II will be readily seen that the hos
pitality of the members of the three
Methodist churches will be taxed to
entertain this large body, and The
committees may be compelled to make
call upon the members of the other
churches to assist in the recepuon of
the visitors The meetings will be
held in the First Methodist Episcopal
church and the members of the will
lard street and Main street churches
will unite in the work OF preparation
and entertainment
Women in Pulpit.
The pulpit of the First church will
be filled on Sunday, October 19, by
representative women of the society
who are entirely capable to instruct
and entertain.
Mrs. Thompson's Letter.
The following letter to the Ottumwa
hostesses was written by Mrs. Mary
d. Thompson. Of Charlton home sec
rotary of the Des Moines branch, and
published in the September number
OF the Woman's Missionary Friend:
Dear sisters in Ottumwa. You are
to be our hostesses this fall at the an
nuai meeting Allow us to thank you
now for all your prospective Kindness.
No doubt we will cause you some care
and toll. but do not take unnecessary
trouble for us. If you will provide
main and SiuO1e meals wa will think
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Donate Seven Acres.

Honor is due our city clerk, N. L.
Arrison, for his zeal in working for the
interests of the park. | understand
he expressed his intention of donating
seven acres of land adjacent to the
park, which will be joined to the park
next spring, making total OF twenty
acres. | hope to see this plot of
ground beautified. A drive way con-
structed, fountains erected and flowers
planted. ! hope the women's clubs of
the city will take up the work and
make the park as beautiful as any in
the country around.
Il want to see three or four parks
owned and controlled by the city
where the population may go for rest
and recreation"
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One Fare for Bound Trip.

or $3.50 to Cleveland, o.. and return,
via Nickel Plate road. September 26th
and 9th, with extended return limit
of October 2Sth by depositing tickets
in Cleveland. First class equipment
and service. Three daily trains. Chi
cago Passenger Station, Harrison ST.,
and Fifth Ave. Write John Y. Gala
han, general agent, 113 Adams street,
Chicago. for particulars.
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day was spent in seeing how many fire.
crackers, ETC.. could be disposed of.
In the evening band concert was
given on the Luneta' by the Second
and Thirtieth Infantry bands lasting
from until 9 p. M, which was imme-
diately followed by brilliant display
OF fireworks, and the Fourth of July,
1902, was over except for those who
desired to put away few quarts of
Philippine beer.
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Park Dedicated.

Mayor Pickler then made short
talk. He spoke of the pleasure it gave
him to see his hopes realized and a
park at last established in Ottumwa.
That it could no longer be said of this
city that we were behind the other
towns in this matter. and that he
hoped and believed that the citizens
would aid in beautifying and upbuild-
ing Ottumwa's first public park. He
closed by pronouncing the words OF
dedication
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
PEACE ASSURED.
Overwhelming Defeat Administered to-
Revolutionary Army in Venezuela.

HtVOIUtIUHaTy NTT1y TT VIHSAucId'
New York, Sept. 9.-The consul gen.
eral of Venezuela has received the fol-
lowing undated cablegram from Presi-
dent Castro: "a fierce battle was
fought today at Finaquill, in which the
revolutionary army under Generals
Luciano, Mendoza and Riera We're
completely defeated. thus insuring ma
tional peace"
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RIOT RESULTS FATALLY.

Five Killed in Clash of Soldiers and
Strikers in Italy.
Rome, Sept. give persons were
killed yesterday and ten wounded in a
conflict between the troops and the
strikers at Candella, a small town of
Apulia in the extreme southeastern
part of Italy. Order has been restor-
ed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11

Are in many respects like other ulcers or
sores, and this resemblance often proves fatal.
Valuable time is lost in fritless efforts to heal
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and recreation and hitherto there has
been no park to provide it. No place
where the man, his wife and his fam
lily could go for days outing. HUI
mainly is gregarious. To herd to-
gether is a part of our social system.
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ors is imported and sold In the less
civilized communities, the men are
armed with bolos, spears, shields and
bows and arrows. They have a few
guns of obsolete pattern. but little
ammunition.
The island abounds in primeyal for
ests OF all kinds of lumber from the
best to the poorest. It's mineral
wealth is unknown but that there is an
abundance of good coal l have no
DOUBT. Drift coal has been found in
Catul river and river near Jovellar.
and natives report that there are coal
deposits near NUN and Gran.
The principal product is hemp, of
winch large quantities are raised and
the output is increasing yearly. 1t is
OF excellent quality andfI am told sells
for several pesos per 'picul
more than any other hemp in the Ma
Mia market.
considerable rubber and gutta were
obtained from Sarangania bay in for
mer times, but very little of late. AL
maclga is obtained in the mountains
from San Augustine north. 1t is the
resin of a tree from which it is ex-
- W S1SililE, anu IL Is also lOunQ
IN the ground, often in large Jumps
where it may have been deposited ages
ago by the resin exuding from wounds
made in the trees by insects or other
wise. Some wax of wild bees is also
exported.
Well, for this time, think have
had enough of Mindanao, but will give
you further description, customs,
etc, later on.
I'VE had a glorious celebration here
the Fourth, in fact you might well say
it was the only celebration that occur
red here. At 8 a. m. an extraordinary
large procession consisting of all the
military forces stationed in Manila, in
Guiding cavalry, artillery and infantry.
civil societies, clubs, natives, etc..
started from near the 'Oriente' hotel,
marched through the principal STREETS
and then to the Iuneta, where they
We're reviewed by General Chaffee, act
ing Governor Wright, and others.
Here the speeches of the day were
made after the review; the rest of the
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a park in that end of town. want to
see a proper plot of ground provided
and a public park established in the
other parts of the city. The mayor
and the city council We're working for
the future in the establishment OF this
park. The unborn generations that
will occupy this city will look back
with gratitude for those who have
mada thjc nroyici
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DR.. VAN WICK DIES.

pires at the Hague.
The Hague, Sept. 9.-Dr. Van Wycl1,
minister of the colonies, who under
went a surgical operation recently,
died here today
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
the lock of bis door. and he heard tne

the lock of his door, and he heard the
voices of Robard and his son.
At the same moment he heard the
roistering voices of three or four half
drunken fellows under his window.
He was caught between two forces.
To drop from the window at that mo-
ment was to drop into their hands.
Robard would at once call out, and he
would be taken.
While he was debating what to do
Robard and his son entered
".Ah. my friend. you have slept long,
said Robard. "We feared you were
ILL.,"
NO, 1 was only very weary" said
Buckford.
The younger Robard carried lamp.
BY the light of this Buckford saw n
knife sticking from the pocket of the
elder rascal's coat.
With n leap like that of panther.
he was on the old man and tore the
knife from the pocket In another in
slant its point had found soft spot
between the robbers ribs.
Then, with blow from his fist that
sent the younger Robard reeling and
the lamp flying against the wall, Buck
ford ran to the window and leaped to
the roof of the shed below. From this
he jumped down to the ground and
came plump upon the roistering party
OF four. who Were startled at this sud
den alighting of rare bird among
them.
''Iio. no. What's this? A robber.
Call Robard. Call Robard. Seize this
fellow. Hold him till Robard comes.,
'Fools.' cried Buckford as he saw
the window of his room lighted with
red glare. Il am n guest of the inn.
My lamp upset, and the house took fire.
This was the only escape. Do you
see?"
Fire. fire. Robards inn is on firer
they shouted, and, sobered by the ter
rible catastrophe, they released Buck
ford and ran to the front of the build
ing to gain an entrance.
"F'ire, fire. Buckford could hear the
alarm ringing from one end OF the
house to the other.
Then from the window of the room
he had left came screams and yells of
wild rage and despair.
Murder! Robbery! He has gone!
After him, you Frenchmen! The thief
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
Child Worth Millions,

'My child is worth millions to me-"
says Mrs. Mary Bird,o Harrisburg, Pa,
yet would have lost her by Group had
l not purchased bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure" One Minute Cough
Cure is sure cure for cough, Group and
throat and lung troubles. An absolute
ly safe cough cure which acts immed-
lately. The youngest child can take it
with entire safety. The little ones like
the taste and remember how often it
helped them. Every family should
have bottle of One Minute Cough
Cure handy. AT this season especially
it may be needed suddenly.-Smith
Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01
AXE the old woman IDOL, sr,o,. ;,

make the old woman look smart"
at was the gown came n strug-
Cling stranglins voice from un,ler Two
men. Let me'np. Let me up. san.
explain"'
THAT is what I was about to saw"
added the former speaker. Here we
are humping the life out of man lust
because Frau Robard screamed. And
where is she now? She fled from the.
scene. Give the fellow chance to ex-
plain"
,.th evident reluctance they got up
f.1m s;sr&aIs PROSTATE body. and he
slowly AMI painfully got to his feet.
THE devil. You fellows are brave"
he said. with puff and groan. -Four
to one! Wen. l must say 1t is not the
way we do in France"
"Ho. France! l have been there
SAD f.,l-ard. They don't give you a
explain there The garrote;
b, ); the morgue!'
- ,i,. fellow chance to ex-
plaza, | say" insisted the advocate Of
fair play.
Nandal staggered to chair and beg
ged for Il glass of cognac This was
brought him, and after swallowing
that and gathering his wits and ener-
gies he began his explanation.
''Yon See" he said, II and my two
companions We're = where are they
now? They deserted me in my need.
Find the fools, beg, or they will ere
ate disturbance They will run half
way through Deneslia telling that am
being murdered here"
The one who seemed to be the lead
er of the gang was as much alarmed
at this as Nandal seemed to be- He at
once stepped outside and gave orders
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

rs lOBARD. the man who kept the
inn at Ontro, was Denes-
|Fj liam who had married a Prus-
lssGE49 sian woman. These worthy
people We're supposed to make their
living keeping the inn. The inn at
Ontro sheltered such travellers as
CHANGED to come that way and We're
forced to remain overnight, thing
that no traveller knowing his business
ever did.
The inn also sheltered a band Of rob-
bers and cutthroats, the chief men,
bers Of which We're the four billiard
players that had jumped upon yandal.
In response to the cries for Robard,
that gentleman, rotund and ruddy
faced rascal, came putting in.
Here, here! What is the matter?
Have you lost your sensesy he de-
manded. "Have you no sense what
ever? Is this the place to knock down
travellers and take their coin? Oh!
You will hang out a sign next, TRAY
elers Neatly Robbed Here!"
"Shut up, you fool!' exclaimed one
of the men who sat on Vandars head.
eve are not robbing this fellow. We
caught him trying to rob YOU"
A loud laugh greeted this witty
speech.
"Rob me! That fellow rob me! Did
he take the silver?"
"Oh, no. He took nothing. But he
was trying to rob you of the good
huuSfrau,c smilacO
"Oh, oh! Such impudence! Have
you not already killed the beastY
"Not quite" said another of the
gang. 81 feel him painting under me.
However, think killing none to heavy
a punishment. What do you sly, Pa
pa RobardT
"Well, now, after all, think we had
better go Slow" said third. 'The
fellow has been severely punished.
What did he do, after all, more than
a Dozen gallant gentlemen in Ontro
e? He simply admired our
her Robard."
Well, it must have been the
yn. l tell you" said Papa
that gown is the thing tn
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

AID the scene of the plot we
have pictured been in Denes.
IgA4EN liza instead of Paris it is doubt
(dS6O full if the brother of the ruling
prince would have openly associated
with creatures so low in the human
scale as Yandal, Reber and Robello.
But Casparin was in Paris. His re-
lationship to the noble prince was I'M
known except to the few rascals he
had employed to do his work, and his
own tastes were so near like those Of
Vandal and his associates that he
found it not only convenient, but a
source Of pleasure, to be with them in
their orgies as well us in their serious
plottings.
1t was therefore quartet well pleas
ed with its own component parts that
rolled toward the house Of Nine. du
Barry that evening after they had en-
joyed the treat promised by Casparin.
OF the four Casparin was the nearest
sober. Reber and Robello, never hay
ing had the money to indulge in such
roistering as Vandal lived in and Cas-
parin loved, We're the drunkest. Be
tween them Vandal maintained a
drunken, owl-like solemnity of coun-
tenance which would have been com
zeal If the countenance had been intel
lectual. AS it was, 1t was merely
beastly.
Il "For one / am tired out" grumbled
Reber, staggering up against Vandal
and crrsing him for not walking
straight. 81 am going to bed"
mot quite yet" replied Vandal. "Do
you forget the job we have on hand to-
night? The body of the American must
be got rid Of"
EYES," said Casparin. "That is why
came home with you. l must see
that disposed of. We must have no
bad breaks now. My brother is gone,
and we must start within few days"
'oThe sooner the better" said Vandal.
II shall not be sorry to earn that re-
ward"
.sNor II! "Nor II" added Reber and
Robello.
81 have been thinking about that fell
low up stairs there" said Casparin.
1.-THE police now have convinced them
selves-brilliant police-that the Amer
lean who escaped from the Palais de
Justice murdered the American who
helped him out. A little study would
show them how absurd that theory is,
but we are fortunate In having police
to deal with who do not study. But
now, If they find the body Of this Amer
lean In the same place as the other-or
If they find it ut all-what will be the
result? They will know at once that
both Americans have fallen among
who wished them out Of the way
not wish to court an investiga
ow. We must hide that fellow
he will not be found"
to that, we might have done II
e." said Vandal. I'VE can bury
in the cellar. But you had Other
49,"
yes, 1 know 1 did. I thought Il
Id puzzle the police in different
did not think they would prove
lpid as they seem now. It is bet
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

They rode like the actnd oper the hills.
you want has just set the house on fire,
stabbed Robard and leaped from the
window! After himv'
Buckford ran as he had never run
before. He found an easy entrance to
the stable. Every employee who slept
In or near the stable had rushed to the
inn to fight the fire. He had no time to
select horse. He took the one near
est the door. Without saddle or bride
he led it forth. leaped upon its back,
and as the glare from the burning
building sent CLEAN of light around
him he dashed away, followed by the
hoarse cries of rage and the pistol
shots of the enraged Frenchmen and
Robard's son.
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"What is 1t, mon-madamegv asked
Nine. du Barry, suppressing strong
desire to Shrek.
Madame" said Buckford, with some
little show of annoyance In his tones,
II have just discovered that 1 came
away this morning with no money.
Now. 1t is well known that you have n
bank account. Be kind enough there
fore. to come with me to the bank and
draw certain amount shall name.'
"Oh, the police have added robbery
to their other virtues, it seems"
No; this is loan. l borrow the
money, madame, and repay with inter-
est. To refuse me, madame, will rcenn
to walk into the Palais de Justice in
stead of the bank"
Madame shuddered at the mention of
that place, which she fancied she had
SO cheaply escaped.
She groaned at the thought of losing
money, but the alternative was worse.
And the Idea of police eXtortion was by
no means new to her.
On the way to the bank Buckford
was busy with his conscience, which
had for the first time got into the af-
fair.
How far am | justified in going
with this creature?" he was asking
himself. ut is surely dishonest act
to take her money, yet if live can
repay her, with good interest. MY own
life and the lives of three innocent per-
sons and the apprehension of four ras-
Gals all depend on my having money.
! must have it, and will. If am do
ing wrong, the circumstances must
plead for me. And this woman is
planning to betray me and is my enc
N.Y."
He smiled and continued:
u will fight my enemies with their
own weapons. 1 suppose both Caspa-
rim and Vandal have added to ma
danes wealth"
They reached the bank.
How much, monsieur? Will q hun
dred francs be sufticient?"
NO; must have thousand.'
"a thousand francs, monsieur?"
Hush! There is gendarme at the
corner. II you do not obey me, will
have him arrest you as the accomplice
OF the murderers and robbers and spies
against the government"
Nine. du Barry shivered and drew
the money.
With the sinews of war in his pos
session Buckford felt stronger. He
now called cab and, remembering
what Monroe had told him about the
Prince of Deneslia, was driven to the
hotsl the prince had occupied in Paris.
He found the concierge in charge of
nn empty place.
Madame" said the concierge in re-
ply to Buckford's question, M. lie
Count Rockmillive left here yesterday.
believe he is now ON his way to Aus
tria or Germany. Can l aid madame
in any way?"
In an hour Buckford, with the still
smiling but now bewildered Nine. du
Barry, was at the terminal station of
the Strassburg railway, where Buck
ford, but half knowing whether he
was right or wrong, purchased two
tickets for Strassburg.
Now, madame" he said as the train
started, 1--WE are off upon our adven-
lures"
Nine. du Barry glanced at the gay
gown her companion wore, which had
been presented to her by yandal and
which could be easily recognized by
him, and smiled again.
In fact, Nine. du Barry was begin
ming to enjoy the whole affair and
considered her thousand francs very
well spent indeed.
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Children Especially Liable,

Burns, bruises and cuts are extreme
ly painful and if neglected often result
in blood poisoning. Children are es-
pecially liable to such mishaps, because
not so careful. AS remedy DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Sslye is unequslled. Draws
out the fire, stops the pain, soon heals
the wound. Beware of counterfeits.
Sure cure for piles. "DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cured my baby of eczema
after two physicians gave her up, writes
james Mock, N. Webster, Ind. "The
sores were SO bad she soiled two to five
dresses a day. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-01-01

but ptub, dttI, " HtCt tiohttb AZ HtSs "
Rnrru
the way.
There was as yet no completed rail-
road within the limits of Deneslia.
Under the rule of the prince such i'm
provements were rapidly being added
to the public wealth.
At that time Ontro, situated just
within the border, was the terminus Of
new line from German centers.
Ontro, like small border towns in al
most any country, was more or less
lawless Travellers rarely visited it.
There were other gateways to Denes-
lia. Those who knew best rather shun-
ned the little town of Ontro.
The houses were few and scattering.
Prosperity seemed to be somewhat of
stranger.
There was but one inn and that far
from imposing. Still they were hun
CRY, and there was no diligence beyond
Ontro before the following morning.
They went to the inn. They had
been the only passengers in the train
uuu were lueEelOEe Tic Ouiy new
guests at the inn.
They Were received with great
show of eager hospitality. They drank
and ate and felt refreshed.
To pass away the time they dawdled
in room opening off the little public
drawing room. This was gaming
room, and four men were playing at a
huge uncouth billiard table.
yandal and his companions stood
looking at the game.
"Well," said one of the players after
q time, this is thirsty business
Have some good beer brought-do."
He spoke in the German tongue
though scarcely what would be heard
in Berlin.
A bell was rung, and in short time
n serving girl came in and took the
order.
ITO the health of the good haus.
frau!' they said and drank the toast.
! As the waitress passed out the eyes
Of Vandal followed her. He suddenly
| nudged Reber and moved toward the
door,
In the poorly furnished little draw.
| ing room a tall woman sat at a table
with her head bowed in her hands.
She was flashily dressed for such a
| place.
"That is our manw whispered Van
| dial to Reber. HE has heard our
voices and hides his head. know that
gown. l gave it to Nine. du Barry. All
1t is the very same, for the patterns OF
the flowers are in my memory. Hush
will make sure"
| Reber and Robello, the latter OF
whom did not hear the conversation
stood in the doorway while Vandal
walked to the woman.
Madame, make me happy with q
look Mt your face" he said, with q
laugh, and, in manner scarcely as
| polite as his words, he grasped hel
hair and bent back her head so as tc
see her face.
A truly feminine screech came from
her, and she called name. In an In
slant the astonished yandal was or
the floor, with the four billiard play.
ers on top of him, pounding him, kick
ing him and stabbing him in the stom
ach with their cues
"Scoundrel!' yelled one. "Frenct
dogw
"Cal Robard!' shouted another
"Here is rascal from France who in
suits the hausfrauw
And while yandal was being well
thumped Reber and Robello, never
very brave, fled from the place into the
dark and unknown street.