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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
FIREBUGS IN CHICAGO.
Believed That orpheon Theatre Was
Fired-Two Women Missinu.

Chicago, Feb. 1O.-The belief that
the fire which early this morning
practically ruined the Orpheon theatre
was of incendiary origin was further
strengthened today. Firemen explor-
ing the basement discovered two gas
jets, thirty feet apart, the tips of
which has been removed, spouting
flames three feet high. Two women
are reported missing and accounted
for
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
IOWA sTockMAN HURT.
Injured in Railroad Wreck in Penn.
syIvania.

Pittsburg, Feb 1O.-An unknown
man was killed. H. H. Harver. drov-
er. of Greenfield Qa.l was seriously
injured and several cars We're consum-
ed in a fire and a lot of live stock were
slaughtered as result of a collision
of two Fort Wayne railroad freight
trains near Haysville, Pa, this morn.
ing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
duplicates vice-President.

Maltz."
duplicates Vice-President.
Asked the reason for the suspension
Commissioner Maltz said Frank C..
Andrews, vice-president of the bank
and commissioner of police, is the rea-
son. The bank had total deposits of
something over $3.000OO0 Andrews
had more than one-third of this money
out on certified checks and over drafts.
Henry Andrews, cashier of the bank,
advanced this money to Frank c. An
drews without the knowledge of the
directors. They are entirely blame
less in the matter. When l learned of
the banks condition | closed it. | do
not know whether any steps will be
taken by the directors toward legal
proceedings against the Messrs. An
drews. | will issue a statement this
afternoon on the banks condition"
The capital stock of the bank was
81 so, 900
Turns Over Property.
The funds amounting to about $780,
600 belonging to the county auditors
county clerk, board of education and
public library are on deposit in the
City Savings bank.
Frank C. Andrews has filed a quit
claim deed to the City Savings bank
on several pieces of valuable property.
Commissioner Maltz said it did not
look as though Andrews had much to
cover the amount he had drawn from
the bank.
The directors in public statement
outside of F. G. Andrews Indebtedness
and checks amounting to over $780,
900, the bank never was in better
shape and it is hoped to pay deposi-
tors in full
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
CAN CONDEMN FOR LIBRARY.

Property May Be Taken for This Pur-
pose in Iowa.
Des Moines, Feb. 1O.-(Special.) -
The senate this morning passed the
Alexander bills allowing for the con-
demnation of property for library pur-
poses, also making condition that be.
quests are permanent when once &c.
cepted. j. e. Morcombe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
orTUMWA AT WASHINGTON.
Sarah Mckiernan, of This CITY,
Given Pension.

Washington, Feb. 10.-Among the
pensions granted by the department is
that of Sarah McKiernan, OF. Ottumwa.
who will receive $12 per month.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
LEO .TOLsTOI VERY LII
His English Agent Receives News OF
an Alarming Nature.

London, Feb. 1o.-Yladimir Tchert.
koff. Count Tolstoi's agent in England
has received alarming advices regard
ing the condition of the Russian re
former, who is in Crimea, suffering
from heart failure and Inflammation
of the lungs
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
SAMPSON RETIRED.
Admiral Reaches the Age Limit and is
Relieved From Duty

Washington, Feb. To- Yesterday
Rear Admiral W. T. Sampson was G.
years of age and was placed, on the re
tired list after As years of active SER
vice in the army. -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
PRINCE MAY DEFER VISIT.
illness of Young Roosevelt May Dis.
arranoe Thinos

arrange Things.
Washington, Feb. 1O.-Unless there
be decided change for the better in
the condition of the Presidents son
before the end of the present week it
is probable Prince Henry, of Prussia.
may be impelled to defer his visit to
the United States later in the year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11
Michigan Institution is in
Grave Difficulty.
AN OFFICER MAY BE TOO
Bank Examiner Says the Vice.Presi.
dent of the Concern Has Over One
Third of the Deposits Out on certi-
fled Checks and Over Drafts.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 1O.-The City
Savings bank did not open for business
this morning. The following notice
was posted on the door: This bank is
in the hands of Bank Commissioner
Maltz,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-11

hold goods that had been moved out
for safety were licked up by the flames
in the street.
Thousands are homeless and many
thousands without employment. A re
lief movement has been organized, and
Mayor John Henchliffe says that Pat
erson would be able to care for her
own without appealing to the charity
OF other communities. The great man
ufacturing plants of the place are safe
and these will aid in the work of re
organization
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-02-19

''It has all come to nothing. have
had to release two of my prisoners, and
there is no evidence against the other
two"
"Never mind. Weshall give you two
others in the place of them. But you
must put yourself under my orders
You are welcome to all the official
credit, but you must act on the lines
that point out. Is that agreed?"
Entirely, if you will help me to the
men"
"Well, then, in the first place shall
want afast police-boat-a steam launch
to be at the Westminster Stairs at
seven o'clock"
THAT is easily managed. There is
always one about there; but / can step
across the road and telephone to make
sure"
''Then shall want two stanch men,
in case of resistance"
"There will be two or three in the
boat. What else?"
''When we secure the men we shall
get the treasure. think that it would
be pleasure to my friend here to take
the box round to the young lady to
whom half of it rightfully belongs.
Let her be the first to open it. Eth,
Watson?"
ut would be great pleasure to
me-"
Rather an irregular proceeding"
said Jones, shaking his head. How
ever, the whole thing is irregular, and
| suppose we must wink at it. The
treasure must afterwards be handed
over to the authorities until after the
official investigation"
Certainly. That is easily managed.
One other point. l should like much
to have few details about this matter
from the lips of Jonathan Small him
self You know | like to work the de-
tail of my cases out. There is no OBJ
lection to my having an unofficial in
terview with him either here in nv
rooms or elsewhere, as long as he is eff
ficiently guarded?"
well, you are master of the situa-
ton. have had no proofs yet of
the existence of Jonathan Small. How
ever, if you can catch him, don't see
how / can refuse you an interview with
him."
THAT is understood, then?"
Perfectly. Is there anything else?"
''Only that l insist upon your dining
with us. 1t will be ready in half an
hour. l have oysters and brace of
grouse, with something alittle choice
in white wine. Watson, you have never
yet recognized my merits as house
keeper"
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-02-19

"Theu tell me, and / shall let him
know"
1T was to him was to tell it. he
repeated, with the petulant obstinacy
of a very old man.
'Well, you must wait for him.
''No, no; / amt goin' to lose a whole
day to please no one. If Mr.. Holmes
amt here, then Mr.. Holmes must find
it all out for himself. I don't care
about the look of either of you, and 1
won't tell a word"
He shufled towards the door, but
Athelney Jones got in front of him.
Wait bit, my friend" said he.
lou have important information, and
you must not walk off. We shall keep
you, whether you like or not, until our
friend returns"
The old man made a little run to-
wards the door, but, as Athelney Jones
put MS broad back up against it, he
recognized the uselessness of resistance.
Pretty sort O. treatment thisl'' he
cried, stamping his stick. II come here
to see gentleman, and you two, who
L never saw in my life, seize me and
treat We in this fashion!''
You will be none the worse" / said.
I'VE shall recompense you for the loss
of your time. Sit over here on the
sofa, and you will not have long to
wait"
He came across sullenly enough, and
seated himself with his face resting on
his hands. Jones and I resumed our
cigars and our talk. Suddenly, how
ever, Holmes voice broke in upon us.
II think that you might offer me a
cigar, too" he said.
We both started in our chairs. There
was Holmes sitting close~to us with an
air of quiet amusement.
Holiness 1 exclaimed. "You herel
But where is the old manP"
Here is the-old man. said he. hold
ing out;a heap of white hair. 'sHere
he is--wig, whiskers, eyebrows, and
all. thought my disguise was pretty
good, but | hardly expected that it
would stand that test.'
"Ah, you rogue!" cried Jones, highly
delighted. you would have made an
actor, and a rare one. You had the
proper workhouse cough, and those
weak legs of yours are worth ten
pound week. thought knew the
CLINT OF your eye, though. You didn't
get away from us SO easily, you see."
II have been working in that get-up
all day." said he, lighting his cigar.
'You see, good many of the criminal
classes begin to know unexpectedly
since our friend here took to publish
ing some of my cases; so l can only go
on the warpath under some simple dis
guise like this. You got my wire?"
Eyes; that was what brought me
here"
Elbow has vour casa y,roenaradon
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-02-19
CHAPIER X.
THE END OF THE ISLANDER.


Our meal was merry one. Holmes
could talk exceedingly well when he
chose, and that night he did choose.
He appearedto be in state of merry
Gus exaltation | have never known
him so brilliant. He spoke on a quick
succession of subjects,-on miracle
plays, on medieval pottery, on Stradi-
varius viOlins, on the Buddhism of Cey-
lon, and on the warships of the fu-
ture-handling each as though he had
made special study of it. His bright
humor marked the reaction from his
black depression of the preceding days.
Athelney Jones proved to be sociable
soul in his hours of relaxation, and
faced his dinner with theuair of a bon
vivant. For myself, 1 felt elated at
the thought that we were nearing the
end of our task, and l caught some
thing of Holmes gayety. None OF us
alluded during dinner to the cause
which had brought US together.
When the cloth was cleared Holmes
glanced at his watch and filled up
three glasses with port. Zone
bumper" said he, ''to the success of
our HCUle eXpeQ1tlOn. And now 1t is
high time we were off. Have you a
pistol, Watson?"
Il have my old service revolver in
my desk"
You had best take it, then. It is
well to be prepared. 1 see the cab is
at the door. 1 ordered it for half-past
six"
1t was little past seven before we
reached the Westminster wharf and
found our launch awaiting us. Holmes
eyed it critically.
rs there anything to mark it as a
police boat?"
'Yes-that green lamp at the side
'Then take it off,"
The small change was made, we
stepped on board, and the ropes were
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-02-19
''This Internal problem is consuming

'This Internal problem is consuming
me. 1t is too much to be baked by so
petty an obstacle, when all else had
been overcome. know the men, the
launch, everything; and yet can get
no news. have set other agencies at
work, and used every means at my dis
posal. The whole river has been
searched on either side, but there is no
news, nor has Mrs. Smith heard of her
husband. 1 shall come to the conclu-
sion soon that they have scuttled the
craft. But there are objections to that"
COR that Mrs. Smith has put us on a
wrong scent"
mo, think that may be dismissed.
l had inquiries made, and there is a
launch of that description"
Gould it have gone up the river?"
81 have considered that possibility
too, and there is a search party who
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07
NOVEL OYSTER BEDS.
What Seems to Be Chief Use of the
Funny Turkish Navy.

From the London Telegraph.
The Turkish navy IN 1878 retired be-
hind the bridges up the Golden Horn,
and there remained rotting until 1897,
the only purpose the vessels served be-
ing to act as mussel and oyster beds,
from which the dock yard hands occa-
sionally got a good feed. The ships
were dismantled, in many cases parts
OF their engines were used for merchant
vessels, and it is even said the pro-
pellers were taken to the palace to pre-
vent anybody making use of them
When the Greek war broke out, and
daily rumors came of the Greek feet
doing immense damage to Turkish sea-
coast places. n feeling arose that the
Turkish navy must be up and doing,
and the sultan also saw that he must
make Il move. So orders We're given
for the fleet to get under way, and all
the mussels were scraped off, the boil
ers patched with cement, and the fleet
started. Not one of them was sea-
worthy. but they made a fine show, and
the populace was satisfied Their en-
gines however We're useless, and their
decks so rotten that in some cases they
could not carry the weight of the guns.
Even when warping themselves out
they had to borrow each others cables,
as they We're only provided with one
each. When they got into the Mar
mora they did not know what to do.
but luckily captured a small coastins
steamer, which ploted them to the
Dardanelles. There several were leak
ing 50 badly that they had TO be
beached. while others Went ashore OF
their own accord, ana there they are to
this day.
Again the sultan thought something
should be done, so he entered into
contract with an italian firm TO repair
and "re-everything" eight OF the war
ships AT cost of e1,5O0,0OO But the
Italians wanted something to begin
with, and after two years el3O.OOO has
been forthcoming. Now the sultan
thinks that his plans will be unre-
munerative. and he wants to break the
contract. supporting his wish with all
kinds of excuses. The shadows"
latest proposal is that the Italian firm
should build a new cruiser as compeA-
sation for breaking the contract.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07
TOO GREAT EXPENSE.


1t is not because Pyramid Pile Cure
Is so expensive that many people de-
cline TO give IL trial, but because they
find 1t too great tax on their credulty
10 believe that the published letters
bearing testimony to the merit of this
remedy are genuine and bona fide; es-
pecally to those who have realized the
suffering incident to piles Is 1t incredi-
bic that anyone who has been afflicted
twenty-five and thirty years with the
worst forms of protruding and bleeding
piles should be cured by the application
Of simple remedy. when their physi-
clan has assured them that the only
relief is in surgical operation. This
Is rightfully viewed with dread by all
those afflicted, as 1t means at the least
great shock to the nervous system
with more than n possibility of utter
collapse and death; In the majority Of
cases, too. there is a return of the COM
plaint. owing to the fact that the cause
Is not removed.
The proprietors of Pyramid Pile Cure
agree to forfeit one thousand dollars to
anyone who will show a single publish
ed testimonial to be not genuine and
unsolicited this latter feature Is most
gratifying, inasmuch as these letters
are written solely out of gratitude and
with the hope that those who are af-
nicted as the writer's have been may
learn that relief Is at hand at a COM
paratively triiling expense. Pyramid
Pile Cure is for sale by druggists at
fifty cents a package, or will be mailed
by the makers to any address upon re-
ceipt of price.
Mr. VIM. Licktenwalter head of the
largest printing house in Canton. Ohio.
says: "It is with the utmost pleasure
and satisfaction that / can say l be-
lieve am cured of protruding and
bleeding piles, after suffering more than
twenty-five years. / have been in bed
for two weeks at a time. / have not
suffered in the least for over year,
and ! used only three fifty cent boxes
of Pyramid Pile Cure. I advise every
person suffering with this distressing
and painful complaint to give this
remedy a trial. | have every confidence
in it," Write the Pyramid Drug Co.,
Marshall, Mich, for their booklet on the
causes and cure of piles.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07
BASE BALL RULES.
Changes in Playing System Recon-.
mended at Buffalo Conference.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Detroit, March 6.-The American
league nagnates, at their last session
this afternoon, adopted the changes in
Tie playing rules recommended by the
Buffalo conference of last month, with
the exception of the foul strike rule,
which will he played in the American
league the same as it was last year.
The most important OF these recon-
mendatiOna is the one providing that
the umpire shall call a ball on the
pitcher each time he delays the game
by failing to deliver the ball to the
batsman, when he has been in posi-
tion for more than twenty seconds.
This recommendations says, in the
case of the first batsman in each in
ming, the pitcher may occupy not more
than one minute in delivering not to
exceed five balls to one OF the base
men tc" the purpose of warming up.
The aGiVisahlity of removing the
headquarters OF the league from Chi
caSo to New York was brought up,
and, &itel some debate, a resolution
VAS adopted. leaving the matter to the
discretion of President Johnson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07
MAI. EsTERHAzY IN NEW YORK
Recognized in a French Restaurant
Last Sunday Afternoon.

From the New York Herald.
Shabbily dressed in Il gray overcoat
and slouch hat. with hollow eyes and
sharp cheek bones almost protrudng
through salow skin Major Ferdi
nnnd Walsin EsterhaZy, the man who
confessed to the forgery of the Drey
fus boruereau, sat at Il table in a
restaurant III Broadway, near Thin
teenth street, for two hours Sunday
evening. He was accompanied by IA
woman and Il young man and was I'M
lnediately recognized by Count Il. Pan
Saert. who had known him in Paris,
and by Swiss waiter named Won ARK
and the headwaiter George f. Wahrer
Whzn Major E,Sterhazy entered the
place WitE his companions, Count Pan
Gaert ana Mr.. Wahrer sat at Il table
talking in French, and as soon as
Major Esterhazy heard the accents Of
hi' native tongue he turned abruptly
and looked at the men at the table.
This attracted the attention of Count
I'ansaert and, looking up, he imme-
diately recognized the face of the man
about whom the whole world was talk
mS few years ago.
The visitors at once moved over to
who're they sat for nearly two hours,
Major Esterhazy with his back TO the
people in the room. The woman and
the young man faced the other way,
and reported to Major Esterhazy such
fragments of the conversation of those
about them as they could gather from
the hum Of voices.
Count Pangaert lives at No. 243 West
Thirty-ninth street, where he was seen
last evening. He modestly omits his
title from his name, while in America,
hut for many generations his family in
Belgium has borne the honorable title.
Ills passport under date of September,
1883 gives his name as "Chevalier II.
Pangaert d'Opdorp," which corresponds
TO the title of count, in England. For
many years he has been n traveller, and
has spent much of his time in America,
being we'll known in this city. During
the Dreyfus trial he was i'm Paris, and
frequently saw Major Esterhazy.
Speaking of the incident last evening
le said; "There can be no doubt of the
identity. No one who had ever once
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07
EXPENSIVE FRUIT.
Peaches in Philadelphia That Cost
$1.5O Each in London.

From the Philadelphia Record
a Broad street fruiter has in his win
dow small basket of peaches which
he claims are the only ones in America
III give YOU 800 apiece for any other
you may find in this country" he said
yesterday. II don't mean to say that
the peaches are really worth that. but
my offer is inspired by the confidence
feel that it cannot be taken up. These
We're imported from London for =. A.
b. Widener's famous dinner to j. Pier
pont Morgan.
Some time ago, when Mr.. Wdenel's
steward was first beginning to plan the
dinner, 3e came to me and said he
wanted some peaches. told him there
were none to be had unless we cabled
to London for them. All right he
said; do that SO | did and the peach
es arrived in time for the dinner. I
kept this basket for my window. They
cost $l5O apiece in Covent garden"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07

looked into the face of Estcrhazy, as
did many times could ever forget IL.
But he has changed considerably. lie
is now wearing an imperial, which he
did not do when last saw him, and
he has allowed his hair to grow long on
the back part of his head, and combs
IL over the bald part of his forehead.
But those eyes and the sharp lines of
his face cannot be disguised. lie is
very much thinner now than when he
was in Paris, and looks terribly hag-
gard"
The walters at the Hofbrau Haus
We're enraged at the sight of the man
who had so grossly wronged their ma
tive country. The moment he was
recognized the head waiter called one
of his subordnates and said to him:
"If YOU will throw that man out
pointing at the bowed form of Ester
hazy--"1ll give you five dollars and
stand all consequences" But the sub
ordinate did not understand the feel
ing which inspired Mr.. Wahrer's rash
injunction, and the guest was not dis
turbed.
Count Pnngaert believes that Major
Eterhazy is here under an assumed
name and may possibly be in some
business.
Major Esterhazy declined to be n
witness in the Drefus trial in 1899, and
later fled to England, where he con-
fessed to being the author of the bor-
dereau. He declared that he committed
the forgery under order of Colonel Sand
herr and his superior officers. After
making the confession Major Ester
hazy announced his intention of COM
ing to the United States for the pur-
pose of lecturng, but has never been
seen in this country until now. Since
his flight from France he has lived in
comparative obscurity in England.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07
To Take An Appeal.

Attorney G. Balentine, who was the
attorney for the executive committee
of the street car men in the action they
brought against DR.. II. L. Lutz for
Islander, has obtained rule to retaX
the costs in the case, and as soon as
they are ascertained he will take an
appeal from the award of the arbitra-
tors.
When the case was up for a hearing
the piaiatiffs by advice of their at
torncy. refused to bring into court
their books containing Il statement of
the amount of money received and
paid out since the strike began and
the arbitrators gave an award against
them.
The action was for the purpose of
collecting damages from Dr. Lutz for
alleged statements made by him to the
effect that the executive committee
had msappropriated the funds that
came into it's hands for conducting the
strike
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07
SOMMERS BRINGS SUIT.
Says He Has Been Damaged by an
Improperly Cared for Sewer
In Old Forge.

The borough of Old Forge was made
defendant yesterday in an action for
damages brought by Joseph Sommers,
Il merchant doing business in that bor-
ough.
He is the owner of lot on Maple
street, which is improved with 4 two
story store building. Fifty feet from
Sommers property is sewer built by
the borough. which, he alleges, is not
properly cared for and in consequence
it has clogged up at intervals during
the last six years and caused great
damage to his property and greatly in
terfered with his business.
Through his attorney, e. w. Thayer,
he asks damages in the sum of $1,000.