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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-04

chant of Spartanburg. s
I had a severe case of
nasal Catarrh, with all
the disagreeabie effects
which belong to that
disease. and hich
make life painful aud
uncomfortable. I used
medicines prescribed by
leading physicians and
suggested by numbers
of friencs. bit without
getting any better. I
then began to take s. S.
S. 1t had the desired
effect, and cured me
after taking eighteen
bottles. In my opinion
cine now in use that will
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
Entertainment for Veterans.

entertainment 1OI veterans.
The motor vehicle parade and races,
and the regatta or the river. it is be-
lieved. will furnish means of entertain
ment for the visitors such as have never
before been offered at any gathering OF
the Grand Army. Plans for all OF these
events are well under way, and then
success is already assured.
Secretary Bulkley yesterday sent to
Adjutant General fowler at the head
quarters of the Grand Army at Mime
apolis 10000 copies Of a circular that
was approved during the recent visit
OF General Torrance to this city. The
circular, which is issued over the sigma
ture of Chairman Brainard H. Warner,
and the text OF which has already been
published in the local papers. is made
up OF such information a. the veterans
may desire concerning the arrangements
for their entertainment at the coming
encampment They will be distributed
among the various posts throughout the
country through the regular official
channels
The headquarters of the Departments
of South Carolina and Georgia were To-
Gated yesterday in the Hotel Lawrence.
according 10 adyices received by Chair
man Weller, OF the public comfort COM
mittee Several visitors were also call
ers upon Mr.. Weller yesterday in regard
TO securing quarters for their posts.
Mr. Conrad Liner, representing George
H Thomas Post. No l3, OF Cincinnati.
was one OF the first to arrive. He
is seeking accommodations for l25
members OF that post. AccommO-
dations for 100 others are desired by Mr..
Joseph Limeric for the G. A. r. post OF
Akron. Ohio. Post No. s, OF New Phla-
delphia, Ohio. desires quarters for sew
enty-fve men. contract was closed
yesterday with Mrs. A. y. Baden. of 2ll
East Capitol Street, to quarter fity
members of Reynolds Post. OF Wey-
mouth, Mass.
A letter has been received from Mr..
George R. Jones, late Of the Sixth Wis
consin Infantry, Iron Brigade, an
nouncing thai he had leased the Dewey
Hotel in this city for term OF years.
and asking the assistance Of the ciu-
zens' committee in filling the hotel dur
ing the encampment. Mr.. Jones states
that he viii be in the city about sep
tember 20. and that he expects to open
the house October l.
Mr.. II. II. Darneille, Assessor of the
District has acknowledged his appoint
ment rs a member Of the public com
fort committee, Of which Mr.. NJ. !.
Weller is chairman. and stated that he
will be pleased to serve.
The following meetings have been an
nounced for this evening at encampment
headquarters. 14O5 New York Avenue !
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
Kernan's-Topsy Turvy Burlesquers.

\ bright curtain raiser, an entertain
ing olio. and a rather lively afterpiece
were the features of the show offered
by the "Topsy Turvy" burlesque com
pany at Kernan's yesterday.
In the opening number Hotel Topsy
Turvy," as well as in the final bur-
lesque. Foxy Grandpa's Picnic" Sam
Rice, the author of the pieces; Billy
Williams. as Happy Hooligan, and
Thomas Welch, as Casey the Cop, caused
a good deal of laughter.
Miss Fannie Lewis and Lydia Carlisle
appear to advantage with sOr gs. Miss
Georgia Cunningham. pretty little
singer and dancer. made decided hit.
Miss frankie Emmett was clever as the
maid and her character makeup and
work were decidedly good. The chorus
is well trained and sings a number of
new songs and parodies in pleasing
manner.
Burt Fuller started the fun in the olio
with his blackface songs aud clever imi-
tations. George Cunningham and
Eleanor Revere are "fashion-plate SOU
brettes' and please with their songs
and dances; Williams and Edna Aleen
are funny in their sketch, "Dobb's
Ferry" and frankie Emmett, the little
woman with the big voice" has really
strong and well-trained contralto. which
she uses to advantage in several songs;
Keno. Welch and Melrose are acrobats
OF more than ordinary agility.
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DEATH OF MRS. CHEW.
Widow OF Eminent Episcopal Divine
Passes Away.

The death OF Mrs. Sophia Genevieve
Chew, which occurred yesterday at her
late residence. 226 East Capitol Street
came as great shock to her many
friends here and throughout Maryland.
Although Mrs. Chew was in her seventy
seventh year she had been in excellent
health to within few days OF her death.
Deceased was the widow of the late
Rev. John II. Chew. a well-known Epis-
copal divine who occupied the pastoratc
OF St. Adams Church. Tenleytown Road.
from 1865 to 1881, when falling health
compelled him 10 relinquish his duties
there
Mrs. Chew had been a resident of
Washington for twenty-one years. hav-
ing come to this city with her husband
from their Maryland home. Through
her long residence here her quiet
unassuming disposition won large
circle OF admirers. to whom her death
will be matter of keen sorrow. Mrs.
Chew is survived by two sons and
daughter-Mr. John II. Chew, Dr.
Thomas John Chew, and Miss Elizabeth
Clagett Chew.
Funeral services will be held Wednes-
day morning at 10 O'Clock from St
Marks Pro Cathedral, and viii be con-
Quoted by the rector, DR.. DeVries.
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DR.. NOURSE RALLIES
FROM HEART ATTACK
Not Yet Able, However, to Be Taken
to His Home in Falls
Church, Va.

The Rev. DR.. Nourse who was seized
with an attack Of heart failure Sun
day as he arose to preach the morning
sermon at the First Congregational
Church. corner of Tenth and C Streets
northwest, was somewhat improved last
night. It was intended to remove
him from III Tenth Street north
west. where he was taken immedi-
ately after the attack. to his home in
Falls Church, Va, but the exertion Of
dressing proved too much for Dr. Ndurse
and the attempt had to be abandoned.
Rev Dr.. Nourse is said to have been
subject to similar attacks. on one oc-a-
sion il being nearly a week before he
could be moved from the place where
he was taken i'll. Although he has been
in i'll health for some time. he preached
powerful sermon Sunday a week ago
at the Congregational Church. and the
big structure was filled Sunday in an
ticipation of a repetition Of the for
mer treat when the time for the SER
mon arrived, however. Dr. Nourse feebly
stated that he Hf.s unable to speak, and
fell hack unconscious.
After restoratiyes had been applied
the sufferer. who had recovered con-
sciousness. was removed 10 the ad-
Joining house at m Tenth Street north
west. where the several officers of the
church waited upon him until the ar
rival of Dr. II. ". Barker. Mr. jerome
f. johnson remained with the patient
until about o'clock, when Mr. Philip
Nourse, son Of the sick man. arrived.
and remained with him the rest of the
nil-hf
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
CITIES SHOW THE
LEAST ILLIHERACY
Interesting Statement Issued
by the Census Office.
Facts Touching the Number of Men of
Voting Age in United States, Alas
ka, ard Hawaii.

statement issued by the Census Bu-
roau yesterday shows that in the United
States as whole. excluding Alaska and
Hawaii. the male population at least
twenty-one years of age and living in
cities having at least $4,000 inha bitants.
was 5,SS5.6i4. of whom 339 ,225. or 5.s per
cent, were reported as illiterate. In
the rest of the country the number of
men of voting age was 15.24S,655, OF
whom 1874 ,247, or 12.S per cent. were
reported as illiterate.
This indicates that illiteracy among
adult males is less than half as preva
lent in the large cities as it is in the
rest of the United States. The differ
ence, however, is due largely to the fact
that the urban population of the coun
try is massed mainly in the Northern
and Western States and illiterarcy is
less frequent there than in other parts
of the country.
But in all divisions of the country il
literacy among adult males is less
prevalent in the large cities than in the
rest of the division, and in all divisions
except the North Atlantic and North
Central it is less than hail as prevalent.
In these two divisions the recent i'm
migration of foreigners, many of them
illiterate. is massed in the cities and
increases the illiteracy of the urban
population. What is true Of the United
States as a whole and of the main di-
visions, namely. that illiteracy among
adults is found in the large cities less
frequently than elsewhere. is true also
of the States and Territories. except
New Hampshire, New York, Kansas,
and Oregon
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
AT THE THEATERS.
Academy-"The Span of Life

The Academy of Music has undoubted-
large and enthusiastic audiences may
be taken as a criterion. The house was
literally packed last night. when a re-
vival of the popular melodrama The
Span of Life" vas presented
The story is not new one in meio-
dramatic stage literature. 1t tells OF
the innumerGble trials and tribulations
that beset a pair of devoted lovers and
the unceasing Vaccinations of the viii
lain. The play is in four acts and elev-
en- scenes. and from the time the story
opens until the lovers are finally united
the audience is treated to a succession
Of stirring pictures and exciting eli
makes. The most daring and realistic
situation in the play is at the conclu-
sion of the third act, when three men
form human bridge across a deep ra-
vine. while the heroine escapes to aafcty
Miss frankie Francis won high favor
as the heroine. whose efforts in behalf
OF her lover kept the audience busy ap-
aiaudlnE. and Miss Mary E. Delhi was a
satisfactory Mrs. jeff, a scheming and
INSCRIPTIONS woman. Preston Kendall
was sufficiently villairous to elici.
the hearty disapproval of the audience
Wallace Hopper's portrayal of the hero.
Richard Blunt, suffered somewhat by a
poor delivery.
One of the most interesting features
of the performance was the work Of the
three Donazettas in the second ac:
Matinees of The Span OF Life" will
1o given today. Thursday, and Saturday.
The Great White Diamond is sched-
uled Tor production at the Academy next
week
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
immigration in July.

The comparative statement issued
yesterday by the immigration Bureau
showing The number OF immigrants ar
rived in the United States during the
month OF July. sets forth that there
was an increase in the month OF July
this year over the same month Of last
year OF 15,763. Europe's immigration
amounted to i6 935. against 39,4iS in
July. 1901: Asia. 3,313, against. 1,l5S,
other countries. 80, 1872. against 360l9.
The largest increase was from the Rus
sian empire ard Finland. with Italy and
Austria Hungary closely following. The
only decrease in European immigration
was from the Netherlands. which
amounted TO l0S, against 139 last year.
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
MYSTIC SHRLNERS ON
ANNUAL EXCURSION
Almas Temple Goes to
Chesapeake Beach Thursday
Members Plan Great Time, and Consid-
cradle Revenue Is Expected
for Charity.

The annual excursion of Almas Tenn
pie. A. A. o. n. NJ. s., will take place
Thursday. This year the outing will be
at Chesapeake Beach, all of the previous
trips being down the river. 1t is expect
ed the proceeds of the excursion will be
greater than any previous year. as the
arrangements are made on more ex-
tensive plan, and the program Of amuse-
ment events is greater than ii has ever
been before.
The proceeds from these annual out
ings given by Almas Temple go to swell
the Christmas charity fund. The society
has been able to do a great deal of good
through the revenues from the enter
tainment it gives, and a willing hand
is always extended to the needy.
Entertainment at the beach Thursday,
in addition to the salt water bathing and
the usual attractions, will open with
music from Noble Haley's full band. and
that organization promises not to be ST.
lent for a moment all day and evening.
Major S. Porter House. d. c. n. g., who
is also a noble of Almas Temple, will,
with the aid of a squad OF thirty trained
soldiers of the Washington Light In
fantry, give an exhibition OF modern
methods of attack and defense as exem-
plifed by the army of the United States
in Cuba and the Philippines, showing
how. within eight minutes, trenches can
be dug and breastworks thirty inches in
width thrown up. the only implements
being the ordinary bayonet and tin plate
the soldier uses for his meals.
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
National Bank Dividends.

The Comptroller of the Currency yes
terday declared dividends in favor of
the creditors of insolvent national banks
as follows, viz:
A third dividend. 10 per cent, in favor
of the creditors OF the National Broome
County Bank, of Binghamton. n. Y.
making in all 30 per cent on claims
proved. amounting to S341 .20219.
A third dividend, 10 per cent, in favor
OF the creditors of the lie Mars Ma
tional Bank, OF lie Mars. Iowa. making
in all go per cent on claims proved,
amounting TO $126, 711.05.
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
HEAVY TRADE WITH
THE CUBAN REPUBLIC

bacco exported in 1900 exceeded for the
first time that OF sugar. but the partia
rehabilitation of the sugar industry has
so increased the output OF sugar that in
1901 its exported value exceeded that Of
tobacco by about one-fifth.
OF the remaining 81 600. 900 worth of
exports in 1901. manufactured wood
constituted in round numbers. 81. 200 goo !;
molasses, 81 200 900; fruits and nuts. ST.
0C0, 900; iron and manganese, 100000,
and sponges, $3.50, 900. Hides OF cattle,
distilled spirits and honey were also
items OF Importance in lesser degree.
Regarding the possibilities OF agricul-
ture. IL seems remarkable that Cuba.
with a soil and climate peculiarly
adapted to the culture OF coffee. last
year imported nearly 100000 worth for
home consumption, yet at one time ner
exports of coffee exceeded those of Java.
The decline of the coffee industry is at
tributed in a great degree to successive
violent hurricanes, which occurred about
the middle of the last century. damaging
the crops and discouraging the planter
Revenue for Island.
Efforts are being made to revive the
great fruit trade, which was at one time
very important source of revenue to
the island. More than s550,0O0 worth CT
bananas was shipped in 1901. as COM
pared with less than $4,000 in 1899, and
s25O,O00 worth of pineapples in 1901. as
compared with approximately $4,000 in
1899
With regular methods and ordinary at
tention to the business, Cuba should he
able TO compete successfully with Cali
fornia and Florida in the fruit trade OF
the United States.
Under normal conditions the island
Will raise not only enough cattle for
home use and consumption, but a sur
plus of cattle and hogs for expectation.
The abundance of grass at all seasons
for cattle, the inexhaustible supply of
berries from palm trees for hogs, and
good water for both, make Cuba an ideal
stockraising country.
During the year 1901 Cuba received
% 1874 immigrants. While nearly every
in the world was represented.
the great majority were from Spain,
in number to 1928. The
United States furnished 2,277. Mexico
/ 1856. Porto Rico 1889. and China 65i.
The illiterates numbered 1,276 and the
number having less than $50 each was
u 52S. Though 1874 out of 19.201 male
immigrants are listed as laborers and
tsrvants,4S different occupations are emu
Total number having profess
sions, 500; OF skilled laborers, clerks,
etc, 2,37t, and of miscellaneous occupa-
tions, 14,967: including women and chill
dren. 4.657 are reported as having no oc-
cupation. Laborers and servants came
from Spain. Porto Rico. and China prin-
cipally. There were ,46S farmers, 1854
merchant dealers and grocers. The mem
bers of the clergy numbered 70, of whom
3S were from Spain. OF the total num-
bcr 1879 were of Latin extraction. !
which indicates that the racial condition
will not be perceptibly disturbed by the |
recent political changes.
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
At Athletic Park.

At Athletic Park, which is under the
auspices OF the Chesapeake management,
several contests will take place, begin
ming at / p. m, as follows:
100 yard race, running, two hops and
jump; standing, two hops and jump;
wheelbarrow race, running broad jump,
standing broad jump. putting the It.
pound shot. potato race. sack race, lat
mems race, hurdle race, tug OF war be-
tween representatives of the several
Communicates of the District of Colum-
bia, and three-legged race.
Handsome prizes are offered to the
winners OF events. These prizes include
silver tankards hats. shoes, fountain
pen, camera. brass dish set, suit of
clothes. gold medal. loving cup, photo
graphs. chairs, cigars, umbrella. etc.
Immediately following the athletic
contests a game of baseball will take
place between selected mines from
Boumi and Almas Temples. Following
the baseball game there will be a hun
swimming race at the bathing
beach. and then. the funniest of all con-
tests, a tub race.
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
LOCAL MENTION.

Hot ramales and Chill Con Carne
At the Ranch. 507 F s.. nv. Come round. -
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
Pennsylvania Avenue the Course for the
Latest Grand Army Encampment En-
tertainment-The Great Fournier Is
interested in Proposed Race.

Is every reason to believe that he will,
the contests will attract to the city a
number Of the fastest and best machines
in the country. Harry Fournier and
Foxall Keene have already expressed
their interest in the proposition. and it
is believed that practically all of the
vehicles that participated in the recent
races at Larchlhont will be brought 20
the city
One of the vital points of the project
is the matter of the location of the
speedway. AT first it was suggested
that the ellipse of the White Lot would
be a suitable place, but those versed in
racing matters discouraged this propo-
sition, as they state that the short turns
Of the ellipse would practically exclude
the speeding of the machines The en-
tire White Lot will be occupied with
the reunion tents, in which the veterans
will be swarming at all times. and it
would be difficult to keep the space as
clear as would be necessary for high
speed racing.
Horseless Vehicle Parade
Mr. Robert 6 Brown, of the auto
mobile committee, had long confer
ence with Secretary Bulkley yesterday
regarding the matter and unfolded his
plans in such manner as to command
attention and consideration. Mr.. Brown
stated that the mere proposition to give
q parade of horseless vehicles would
hardly IN ha of
vehicles, unless some feature could be
suggested that would induce them to
enter into the project with enthusiasm.
Already assurances enough have been
received to make certain a large and
attractive entry of motor vehicles.
The success of the enterprise, how
ever, depends upon the proper decora-
tion of the vehicles. Practically all own
ers of these carriages, il is asserted.
are interested in speed contests, which
demonstrate the superiority of the sew
eral vehicles. With a number of the
most powerful machines in the country
racing on Pennsylvania Avenue, it Is
pointed out, the owners of vehicles not
only in this city, but in the adjoining
cities, would find means to have their
machines in line that would insure
them a point of vantage from which TO
witness the races.
The plans, as suggested. provide that
Immediately after the parade OF floral
decked motor vehicles they should re-
turn and take station along the line of
the curbs of the Avenue. where the oc-
cupants might obtain the best possible
view of the races. No vehicles. other
than those participating in the parade
would be allowed to enter the lines. A
better course could not be obtained. it
is said, than that presented by the
smooth surface OF Pennsylvania Avenue.
The distance would be something les.
than a mile, as it would be necessary to
slow up the vehicles about Thirteenth
Street in order 10 make a safe turn at
The Washington times., 1902-08-26
Lansburgh &Bro
Store Closes ) o'Cloek. -
The Linen Sale.
An Interesting List.

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ing waist and skirt together &c
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no rubbcr-are odcrless. Size 3. 1nC
per PAIR -.--.-...-. --.---.-...
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with shirred striag. Per 1QC
piece ----...--.-....-....
/ Ladies all linen. lace-trimmed Hand
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cred ecSe ...............-...-...
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SYMPATHY OF SOLDIERS
IS ELL WITS TIE CAUSE or THE
5TFtNiNG MINERS
The Cor5itian q ire Hsst yira riars rs
Susbis IN tire Eltrsfue--T'reY 40
Hnnrsiess ard Hungry

Farteaaburz, " va August s1 An au-
expected situation has lesr.tc1 l-5El re
1rste-ius our 81 sbs vafleua Gand 1r@
SERVE o-der 10 The e1s Hld4 Eae soldla-s.
whose sruDatly - aIi vna tla sJ zers.
from rAe arsr have asaa .ae,- lE1s@re
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1rrsuzdea ~ many * them .a oil tbs
strike rast the astucl ueut Staff ntd az
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ne uiues zmdrrds r. families ara aa1-
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wifh aaig the zeirs- ~ tue seies ror pro.
tscg.on- II b estimated ihat 0va- a .a1ps
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7crtptsun ~ hnr rents Or r1rm- F7d .H
scarce with shem ana the condition u Zle
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THE PRESIDENTS T0UR
SPENT 5lNCaT At TFsE -CmE or
BH W g. WEBB
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gisy on lake Cfsrunlain---CSatious
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Spent fiia nisat al iAc eounirv' residence ~
Secretary silzzf "a Lake ghsmplain. Prezi-
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azza garrna the nons u Br. " s wehu,
whore be vii eemzln over night Eis ar
rtrui tt EhomWdn point ATE last night
W1a tlAde rhs gasiBu ftr a great telu1A-
srcufinll. fuliF 1850 reeule Saving gathered
20 extend hm q sitting Eelcalnn- I1are
was an elaborate display VI rcd ushta nui
trrwrtEE TIE aftcr including some is.lIr /,
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tina .akc r1utei their whisIiFs and tr1.i s4-
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