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The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Naval Band Cannot Compete.

Washington, February 6.-The House committee on labor today reported favor ably the bill of Representative Bartholdt of Missouri to prevent the United States Marine Band and other army and navy bands from competing with civilian bands or individuals. MT. Bartholdt points out that this bill will not interfere with the playing of the Marine Band at the White House or on all governmental occasions
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Duties Will Be Refunded.

Washington, February 6.-Mr. Trace well, the comptroller of the treasury, has decided that where no protests have been filed against the assessment of duties on goods imported from Porto Rico no duties can be refunded on goods imported be- tween April Il, 1899, and May l. 1900. All applications for refund of duties where no protests have been filed, must be sent to the secretary of the treasury for cer- tification to Congress for appropriation.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
DRAKE PLEADS GUILTY.
Says Forgeries Were Result of Fits
 Not Criminal Intent.

Tiffan, Ore, February 6.-Russel P. Drake, the absconding insurance agent, who was captured in Mexico after a two years chase, pleaded guilty to the charge of forgery today and was sentenced to the penitentiary for seven years.
 Drake claimed just before being sem fenced that he had been led to commit the crime because of fits, and disclaimed any criminal intent. He is pre-disposed to consumption and may not live to serve out his time. The total amout of his speculations is about $3O,000.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Gold Worth SIS a Ton.

Ogdensburg N. r., February 6. - Gold has lately been discovered on the farm of J. Lincoln Hockens of Depyster. The discovery had been kept secret await ing the report of an expert assayist, which, just made, places the ore at a value of $75 per ton. MT. Hockens has commenced mining on a small scale and has taken out ton and half of the gold-bearing quartz
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Attempted to Repair Feed Pipe.

Galveston, February 6.-One man met death today and two more are In a criti- cal condition as the result of an attempt to repair a feed pipe in a fuel oil stor- age tank in the Santa Fe railroad yards here. Owen Byrnes, aged 42 years is dead, Patsy Byrnes, his brother is in criti- cal condition, and the recovery of John Day is doubtful. The men were aspyxiat ed by the fumes of the oil
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
CARNIVAL AT NEW ORLEANS.
Eighteen Moving TabIeaux, Based On
 WeIl-knoWn Poems.

New Orleans, February 6.-The carnival of 1902 opened with the pageant of the Knights of Momus tonight The subject was Byron and there were eighteen nov ing tableaux based upon well known poems The parade was followed by a brilliant ball at the French opera house.
 The Austrian cruiser Szigetvar and the ing fleet and the crowd is already inn mense. Many distinguished parties will be here by Monday to add to the car nivars brilliancy, the Albany Burgesses coming Sunday
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Former to Be Extradited.

Minneapolis. Minn., February 6.-United States Commissioner Howard s. Abbott today issued an order for the extradi- tion of Francis S. Mayer, alleged to have forged debenture bonds of the Yokohama Steam Laundry Yokohama, Japan. This is the first case of any importance since the extradition treaty between Japan and the United States went into effect in 1se8
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Norwegian Steamer Wrecked.

Galveston, February GA cablegram received here today states that the Nor wegian steamer Dudley was wrecked on the Mexican coast near Veracruz, to which point she was bound from Port Arthur with a cargo of 35OO0O feet of pine lumber. All hands were saved
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Cuban Planters Make Request.

Washington, February 6.-The Cuban planters committee, headed by F. P. Machedo, has addressed letter to the commit tee on ways and means, imploring a 50 per cent reduction of the tariff on Cuban sugars.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
TO CURE A coLpIN ONE nAv

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure D. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c. S-2-7m-tu-thur
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
BOAT RUN DOWN
 NEAR TUSCALOOSA
WAS LOADED WITH TOOLS, AND COLLIDED WITH THE STEAMER MARY BLEESE-NO STATEMENT OF DAMAGES GIVEN OUT.

Tuscaloosa, February 6.-(Special)-A boat owned by Christe, Lowe and Hey worth contractors to build the govern ment locks was run down while tied at lock No. by the steamer Mary Bleese," which plies between Tuscaloosa and Mo bile, she was on her return to Mobile when the accident occurred. The sunken boat was filled with tools. It is stated that when the Mary Bleese" collded, that her crew went down the river as if nothing had happend, without trying to find out the damage done. MT. Lowe has gone to Mobile to look into the mat ter. The damages have not been given out. This is the third vessel that has been sunk belonging to the above named company.
 The Tuscaloosa Elks will meet this evening at 8 o'clock. New members will be initiated after which refreshments will be served.
 Mrs. A. St. Julian Morris died suddenly last evening at the home of her son. | MT. c. E. Morris on Greensboro avenue Mrs. Morris was at the supper table, the rest of the family having just left Her daughter who had just left the room an instant before heard the noise and upon entering the room found that her moth CTS life had fled. Mrs. Morris was sixty one years of age. She moved here only few months ago from Birmingham with her son, MT. C. E. Morris, who holds a position with the Central Iron and Coal Company.
 General George D. Johnston, Professor w. c. Richardson and Rev. John Van Lear have been appointed judges to de- eide on the excellence of the Tuscaloosa papers entered in the contest for the l Colonial metal. The subject will be "The l Colonial Days of the Carolinas. The prize is to be awarded by the Alabama Society of the Colonial Danes of Amer l ica.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

London, February s.-The War Office this afternoon published summary of the British losses in South Africa. Up to January 31 the total reduction of the forces from death or permanent disability were 25, sO5 men. The total casualties. including surviving wounded, was 5240 officers and 100, ,701 men.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

Cincinnati, February 6.-News comes from Columbus that Governor Nash has refused to honor the requstion of the Governor of North Carolina for w. G. Baumgartener, wl1ho was arrested here several days ago upon the request of the police authorities of Durham N c. It was said that Baumgartener had embez- zled $40 from a Mrs. Freeland of that place.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

East Las Vegas, N. NJ, February G. George D. Allen, United States prize commissioner in the war of the rebellion and United States marshal in Florida for thirteen years, died in a hospital today.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

Toledo, O., February e.-The two oldest residents of Northwestern Ohio died to- day They were Mrs. Hannah Torrens, aged 104 years, seven months and four teen days, and Mrs. Dora Exteine, aged 1O4 years and one day.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

Henry Austin Adams will lecturs tonight |. at St. PauIs Church, subject Cardinal Newman"
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

The Tuscaloosa Elks will meet this evening at o'clock. New members will be initiated, after which refreshments will be served
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

Chicago, February 6.-Joseph Krumell, a young Bohemian, shot and killed his sweetheart, Mary Alexa, at her home 71s West Sixteenth street tonight and then fired two shots into his own body. It is believed he will die. The tragedy oc- cured in the presence of the girls moth er Krumell was Respondent because he was out of work
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

Louisville, February 6.--The bond com pany which was surety for the late Stuart B. Young. formerly city treasurer of louisville who committed suicide last November after a shortage in his &C., Baumgartener, who was arrested here this afternon sent Mayor rainger check for S42, 4O4 covering the entire amount of the shortage with the exception of $332 which was paid by Col Bennett H. Young, father of the dead official.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

London, February 6.-The Sun has brought suit against A. J. Balfour, the government leader in the house of com mons for sander, because of MT Bal fours declaration in the house that the Suns interview with him concerning the overtures recently made by the Neither lands government is fabrication.
 Helena, Mont, February 6.-The Pacific Northwest Wool-Growers today, in a resolution addressed to President Roose- welt and Congress, attacked S. N. D. North, statistician of the department of manufacturers under the census. MT. North is secretary of the National Asso- citation of Wool Manufacturers, and is leading the fight at Washington against the tariff on wool.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-09

longs a beautiful communion services
of silver in five pieces presented by
William the Fourth, when as a mid
shipman he visited Placentia in the
last century. 1t is carefully preserv-
ed and shown to visitors. 1t bears the
inscription Presented to the Protest
ant Chapel of Placentia by Prince Will.
liam Henry, 1881 1t is believed that
the old church was built in 1713, so
that this humble, wooden structure
has braved the storms of probably 1879
years.
Life is so quaint here, the scenery
so beautiful the air so pure and brac-
ing and the people so kindly and cour-
teous that L should like nothing better
than to bring my family here for
fortnight next year to enjoy the pleas
ures of such free and untrammeled
existence. There is no hurry here, no
strain, no nervous tension. What
can't be attended to today can be look
ed after tomorrow, or next week or
next year or not at all. 1t makes lit
tie difference. Oh! bliss, oh! joy, for
the tired man or woman with the rush
and hurry of American life tingling in
every nerve.
| shall leave Placentia this after
noon by rail- catching the overland
train of the Reid-Newfoundland COM
pany at Whitburne, fifty-seven miles
from st. Johns. | will then ensconce
myself in modern palace sleeping
car, go comfortably to bed, and sleep
the hours away. whilst the sturdy To-
connective carries me with rapid speed
over plain and mountain wilderness in
which there is scarce human habita-
ton, and through charming valleys
and along the shores of river, lake and
sea. On the morrow in the valley of
the Humber river and along the bay
of Islands | will gaze upon scenery
that is surprisingly beautiful and at 9
o'clock at night will reach Port-AuX-
Basques where the splendid steamship
Bruce of the eid-Newfoundland Com
pany will be waiting to convey myself
and fellow passengers eighty-five miles
across Cabots Straits to North Sydney
in Nova Scotia. The run across the
strait by this steamer is made in from
six to eight hours and this comprises
the only water trip necessary to visit
Newfoundland in the year 1902, from
any portion of the United States or
Canada A. w. Lee.
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LETTER NOT MADE PUBLIC.
Secret Thoughts of Suicide Not Given
to the World

The private letter left by Mr.. and
Mrs. j. ID. Taylor, of Des Moines. to
their children, one of whom is Mrs.
Bert B. Emery, 1887 East Main street,
Ottumwa, has been placed in the pos
session of l.. A. Taylor, of Thompson,
one of Mr.. Taylor's sons. Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor attempted suicide in the
capital city Wednesday night. When
found Mr. Taylor was dead but Mrs.
Taylor was resuscitated and will live.
The couple intended to end their ex-
lstence because they could not obtain
employment and did not desire to be
a burden upon their children
The son refuses to make the letter
left by the couple public. 1t reveals
the innermost thoughts of the aged
couple as they sought death, hand in
hand, hopeless and miserable, and pitt
fully too proud to become burden,
as they saw it, to their children. The
| property taken from the room of the
couple was also turned over, but it Is
said that the children expected to find
two trunks instead of one. 1t is sup
posed that the second trunk was dis
posed of by the couple for means with
which to keep soul and body together
during the last dark days in which
they resolved to end it all.
The son stated that his parents WIS.,
tied him at Thompson Just before Wis
iting in this city. He thought that it
was strange that his stepmother was
giving away all of her furniture and
bedding and other property of per-
sonal kind, but she pleaded that she
could no longer do Homework and
that she and her husband would board
hereafter. Even then they had deter
mined to commit suicide. but the son
did not know.
The Taylors We're engaged in the
feather renovating business. They
ran establishments at Barnes City,
and other places at different times.
They travelled, and did this business
for livelihood. They acquired con-
siderable property, but lost it all.
Some estate in which they are inter-
ested in Louisiana, will be Investigate
ed by the relatives. The feather rem
ovator which they owned was sold re-
Gently on the plea that the business
no longer had money in it and was too
hard work, and that they expected to
go into the business of buying and
selling feathers, simply
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blown up, inflated with air so that it
VIII. 1oat on the surface of the water.
lhen steam is turned on to the en-
glnes and steamer and whale proceed
TO port. Here is a steam factory pro-
Vlded with the necessary machinery to
reduce the blubber to oil: to care for
the whalebcne and then transfer the
balance OF the carcass into fertilizer
None OF the whale gets away Great
is the power Of steam and wonderful
are che methods of modern industry.
AS We sailed out of the harbor of Cape
Broyle on the steamer Glencoe" last
night, we met whaling steamer tow
ing in a large whale which had been
bombed" and caught a few miles
from shore.
A little later We sailed close by the
wreck of the ship Delano, which went
ashore two weeks ago in heavy fog
while enroute from Hamburg to Balti
more. She was heavily loaded with
steel billets most of which will be
saved. Fortunately no lives were lost
AS we turned Cape Race, the extreme
southeastern point of Newfoundland,
the vessel rolled in manner that was
delight to good sailors, but oh, such
misery for the person afflicted with
mal-de-mer.
At PIacentia.
All towns and villages on the island
outside of st. Johns are called out
! ports Placentia, on the lovely Pla-
centia bay, is one of the largest and
most interesting of these towns. Here
one sees life, many, many years behind
the times and coming from the rush
| ing outside world one wonders il these
people ever will or can catch up."
| The place is credited with 5.362 inhab-
itants. 1t is divided by a small arm of
| the bay through which the tides rush
in and out like a swift river. "A small
! sail boat is utilized as a free ferry.
In the principal towns there is just
one street following the course of the
waters edge Back from that street
every man seems TO have taken his
plat of ground, which he fenced off in
| shape and form to suit himself and
4 then built his house thereon. The va,
i rious houses are reached by small
1 lanes running in every possible direc.
/ ton, without any system or order
I whatever and it is difficult to find any
I two houses that face the same way
i l mere axe no SlIeStS, i!SnIS ana nc
/ sidewalks, and no room whatever
4 in these winding little lanes
I for vehicles to pass. The water is the
great highway here and the people say
/ they have no use for streets except as
pathways to reach their homes. | dl(
not see wheeled vehicle in the place
! excepting a couple of old drays drawn
/ by one pony each. Placentia was
founded and fortified by the French
in 1860 and held by them until l713
The remains of the oldest Protestant
church on the island Church of En-
GLAND are here, but are in a most di
j lapidated state. To this church be
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-09

Columbia township, second precinct
Judges, G. H. Stuber, ]. H. Olney,
Geo. Tennyson. Clerks, j. M, Blake,
Walter Roberts.
Competing township-Judges, j. F.
Robertson, M. G. Herman, G. w. Dick
ems. Clerks, j. G. Hawthorne, G. A.
Dickey.
Dahlonega township Judges, Henry
Leighton, Fl. l.. Trout, A. r. Burns.
Clerks, l.. A, Ockert, w. H. Lowen-
berg.
Green ship-Judges. D. A. Ra-
ter, Lewis Spangler, B, f. Black.
Clerks, ]. w. Workman. w. u. Dexter.
Highland ownship-Judges, G d.
Robertson, VIM, Stewart, Il. NJ. Bow
lin. Clerks, o. d. Emery, G. H. Pay
ton.
Keokuk township Judges, James
Young, J. F. Stevens, Chas. Horen.
Clerks, Frank Skinner, j. H. Arney.
Pleasant township-Judge JOS.
Davis, Norman Reno. A. D. Worder.
Clerks, w. G. Yeager, F. H. Reno.
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The following were then appointed
judges and clerks Of election to serve
at the election to he held Tuesday,
November the 4th, 1902:
Adams township-Judges, Joseph
Proctor, Henry Weidman, Frank Har-
dy. Clerks, P. p. Cloyd, Harry Derby,
Agency township-Judges Elijah
Johnson, N. o. Johnson, Frank Nc
MILAN. Clerks, Geo. L. Nye, James
Houdyshell.
Cass ownship-Judges, w. Fl. Man.
uel. G. w. Byrum, G., D. Myers. Clerks,
]. S. Layne, Elias Garfield,
Center township, first precinct
Judges, Thos. f. Keefe, Geo Withall,
II. e. Boggs. Clerks, j. d. Gray, A. l..
Reynolds.
Center township, second precinct
Judges, e. Hoglund, e. II. Mathers, S,
ID. Baker Clerks, j, p. Mccormick,
A. P. Anderson.
Center township, third precinct
Judges, g. NJ. Myers, Geo. p. Pierce,
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w. III. H.. Asbury. Clerks, M. G. Gill
more, j. H. Rogers.
Center township, fourth precinct
Judges, F. B. Hyatt, James Gee, Sum
ner Siberell. Clerks HI. L. Edmunds,
Gust E. Johnson.
Center township fifth precinct
Judges, Chas. Deeds, w. l. Peck, Saml
Johnson. Clerks, Henry w. King, Jno.
Weidenfeller
Center township, sixth precinct
Judges, B. w. Vanderveer, ]. N. Ran
dali, Stephen Barnes. Clerks, Fred G.
Stevens, Geo. Turk
Center township. seventh precinct
Judges, 7. E. Gibbon, w. W.. Rankin,
W. S. Humphrey. Clerks, Fred Good
all, |. o. Day.
Center township, eighth precinct
Judges, j. F. Knox, Jno. r. Mccoy, G.
d. Lottridge. Clerks, Thomas Garvin,
Geo. Hatch.
Center township, ninth precinct -
Judges, j. NJ. Peters, A. Roemer, Frank
Whitcomb. Clerks, Xelis Gephart, G.
M. Bissell.
Columbia township, first precinct
Judges, Levi Lore, A. w. Riggs. Joe
Johnson. Clerks, l. S. Riggs, C. l..
Funk.
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OVER HALF WAY TO EUROPE BY
RAIL.
Continued From Page ~

endCrable at such places is mystery
to one who comes from the great out
side world.
st. Johns is headquarters for a fleet
of twenty sealing steamers which go
out on March l each year sailing far
to the north and bringing back 100000
to 100000 young seals which are
worth an average of So each. Strict
rules and regulations now safe guard
the seal fishery and there is no reason
why it should not long continue to be
source of wealth to the country On
the foes of Arctic ice borne on the bo-
som of the Arctic current, the seals
bring forth their young about Febru-
airy rs. In four or five weeks these
white coast" as the young are called,
are in the best condition for being TAX
en- as their fat then yields the finest
oil. The daring hunters dash in
among the ice masses, kill the young
seals in their helpless condition by
blow on the nose, then with sharp
knives detach the skin with the adher-
ing fat from the carcass. which is left
on the ice. while the pelts are dragged
over the ice to the ship and carried to
port where the fat is manufactured
into oil and the skins are salted and
exported. 1t is said that these young
seals cry like a child and that the
tears run from their eyes, and that the
men have to harden themselves to the
work of slaughter.
In addition to the above the island
has herring, salmon and lobster fisher
les of more or less Importance.
Whale Factories.
When informed that there were sew
eral whale factories along the coast.
was interested to know what whale
factory could be. 1t simply means
that whaling is now being done on sci
entific principles and that every por-
ton of the whale is being utilized. The
ocean along the coast of NeWfound-
land abounds in whales. Steam whal-
ing vessels go in search of the leyia-
| thinas of the deep and the hunt is of
times an exciting and interesting one.
| When within range. a bomb is fired
! from gun on the deck of the steam
er. If the. aim is accurate the bomb
enters the body of the whale and eX
| plodes. Then the whale is dead.
| There is no wastesof time and effort in
| this process. A harpoon with line al
tached is shot into the body of the
dead whale and the carcass is soon
securely attached to the side of the
ship In the old days the harboon was
shot into the body of the live whale
Then the whale would run away, drag
! ging the harpooners after him and
sometimes the latter never came back.
| Modern methods are different. After
securing the whale to the ship a tube
TO which a hose is attached is driven
| into the carcass and the whale is
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Board Proceedings.

Proceedings OF the Board of Super
vlsors Friday, September the 5th, 1902
Being the third day of the Septem-
Der session. Board met all members
present. Minutes of the last days
session read and approved. Quarterly
reports of j, H. Cremer, sheriff. read
and approved. Petition of ]. H. Oh
ney, ct al, for establishment of a
highway in section % township 10
range Is granted. Petition of Voris
Post No, 70, G. A. R., of Eldon, approx
ed. Balance of the day was devoted
to the examination of claims. The
board adjourned to meet Monday Oc-
tober the 9Th, 1902
j. H. R. Spilman, Chairman.
Attest: l. H. Hammond, County Audi
tor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-09
WANT CLOTHING DONATED.
Philanthropic Department of Woman's
Club Makes Appeal.

The Philanthropic department of
the Ottumwa Woman's club is very
much in need of clothing especially
children's clothing. If anyone having
clothing to donate will kindly notify
any of the following committee the
clothing will be called for and thank
fully received: Mrs. F. j. Graves. 215
North Washington street, Mrs. J. F..
Jersey, PA East Woodland avenue,
Mrs. 1T. Bohe 107 North Ward street,
Mrs. NJ H. Tullis, 1105 West Second
street, and Mrs j. c. Bonham, 1875
North Jefferson street
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On male dogs so cents each; on fe-
male dogs $500 each; poll tax so cents
on each male adult, and the county
auditor is hereby instructed to extend
upon the tax books the taxes herein
levied and to ascertain the percentage
to raise the various sums which shall
have been certified by the several sec
retaries of the school districts and
levy the same upon the properties of
the Independent and township dis
tricts so certified according to law; al
so all special levies made in accord
ance with law, Official bond Of Edwin
DUNCAN as deputy clerk of the district
court approved. Resignation OF David
Throne, coroner of Wapello county ac.
cepted and f. w. Mills appointed to
fill vacancy. The board adjourned to
meet Friday, September the 5th, 1902
j. H. r. Spilman, Chairman.
Attest: |. H. Hammond. County Audi
tor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-09
The Proper Treatment for sprained
Ankle,

AS rule man will feel well salts.
fled if he can hobble around on crutch.
es two or three weeks after spraiulng
his ankle, and it is usually two or
three months before he has fully re-
covered This is an unnecessary loss
of time, for in many cases in which
Chamberlain's Pain Balm has been
promptly and freely applied, com
plete cure has been effected in less
than one weeks tine, and in some
cases within three days. For sale by
all druggists.