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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22


a street car, however, delayed him to
such an extent that he missed the
freight when it arrived and the two
Chessers escaped for the time.
Constable Blount's Work.
Constable George Blount left early
Saturday, morning on the Milwaukee
for Mystic; driving over to Centerville.
He arrived there at about o'clock
and after search Of the hotels and
boarding houses he found the couple
had driven into the country the eve
ming before. He Immediately drove to
the home where the Chessers were
said to have spent the night and found
that they had started for Centerville
over another road. He overlook them
when near the Rock Island depot and
placed the couple under arrest
Has Bad Record.
Chesser's past record will not tend to
move the court to leniency as he has
been arrested several times before
on various charges. Conviction on this
charge may mean term in the pefiten-
tiary, where his brother. Rufus is al
ready serving a term for larceny.
In Police Court.
I Joe Busch, who was let out of the
county Jail Friday, was arrested Satur.
day night by Officers Sutton and Black
after struggle in which Busch re-
ceived much the worst of it, Busch, as
he calls himself, is the man who was
caught some time ago while attempts
ing to carry away bolt of goods from
the Fisher tailoring establishment. He
was caught by the proprietor and serv-
ed thirty days for that offence. He
was recently sentenced to sixty days
in the county jail for vagraney, for
raising disturbance in the West End.
He called at the homes of w. WI. Fps
and Dan O'Brien and demanded some
thing to eat. Upon being refused be
raised disturbance, breaking several
flower pots. Busch is known as hard
character and Judge Moon has ex-
him in Jail continually unless he leaves
town.
whats in Name.?"
VIM. Won Kosciusko slugged a fellow
pedestrian on the street Saturday
night and was arrested by 0flcer
Black. This morning in police court
he stated that he did not know the
name OF the man he landed on but
stated thar the other man ragged"
him on. He will be given hearing
this afternoon. In spite OF his name
Kosciusko does not claim any relation.
ship to the Polish patriot of revolt.
tionafy times.
Stones" Maloney was given thirty
days for jatoxicAfaon this morning.
John OBffep and John Ikans were
handed three days each on the same
charge. James Robinson was given
ten days for yagrancy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

unionville where they are going to attend
scnool this winter.
William Morrison and S. Hicks We're
business callers at the county seat one day
last week.
The little son of A. j.. Eslinger returned
to his home in Brompton Monday AFTER
two weeks visit with his grandparents.
Grace Swain is reported but little better.
John Herteen, of Green Valley, was
caller in this vicinity Friday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
Salem.

Salem, Sept. 21-The Woman's Mission
airy society of the Congregational church
held their annual thank offering meeting
Friday afternoon. A nice program was
rendered after which refreshments We're
served.
Allen Briggs came from Allen, Neb.. last
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
Yampa.

Yampa, Sept. 21.-Miss Oral Wilson, OF
Batavia. have commenced five months
term DC school at Yampa.
Perry Whitmore and Scott Hilton re-
turned home Saturday.
II. d. Neifziger and family visited friends
in Fremont few days last week, returning
home Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Alb. Heslon, Of Jefferson
county, were calling on friends In this
place Wednesday
Ed Kramer, of Gross Lanes, was Yam
pa visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Lydia Rifle and daughter, Ina, and
Mrs Mary Burnaugh went to Hedrick Sat
urday.
Ernest Nehre of Batavia, was business
caller at this place Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Sylvester and daughter are
staying with friends in this place for the
present
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
CHEssER IN JAIL
is CAPTURED BY CONSTABLE
RLouNT AT cENTERvILLE.
LED OFFICERS A MERRY CHASE
Is Accused Of cashins a Money Order
for $40 and Securing Money Intend
ed for Another Mani Convicted
May Get Penitentiary Sentence.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
After a chase that lasted nearly
twelve hours, Thomas Chesser in COM
pany with his wife, was arrested Sat
urday by Constable George Blount at
Centerville and was brought back
to this city to answer to the charge
of obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. Chesser Friday morning re-
ceiyed a letter which, although adj
dressed to him, is said to have been in
tended for Thomas Chesser, an en-
ploye of the Hygienic Ice company in
this city. A postal money order for
$40 was enclosed in the letter and
this was presented at the Ottumwa
postoffice by Chesser, Deputy Post
master F. w. Wilson cashing the Or
der. The prisoner was brought to
this city and lodged in Jail. He will
be given a hearing tomorrow after
noon in Justice Billiards. court.
Details of the Affair.
The chase for Chesser was excit-
ing while it lasted. Shortly after noon
Letter Carrier John Hughes asked
Chief of Police Gray If Thomas Ches-
ser had brother James in Canada,
stating that Chesser had cashed a
money order at the postoffice from
James Chesser in Canada, whom he
claimed is his brother. Chief Gray
answered that Chesser had a young
er brother named James. boy -four
or five years Of age. The chief then
investigated and found that Chesser
had left the city on a Wabash freight,
accompanied by his wife, after
first spending money freely on
the row" He notified Deputy Post
master Wilson to the effect and short
1y afterwards information was filed
in Justice Billiards. oourt charging
Chesser with obtaining money under
false pretenses.
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Agency.

Agency, Sept. 21.-Rev. Charles Hankins
has gone to Mt Pleasant where he will
attend the school this winter.
Mrs. II. Muller and Mrs. Light. of OF
tumwa, were calling on friends here Sat
urday.
Thos. shearer has gone to Indiana to visit
friends.
Peter Nelson is moving to Batavia. He
has sold his property here to w. 81. Lint.
o. L. Shadford is moving to Ottumwa.
The ladies Of the Congregational church
will have social in the hall September 20.
The first number of the Epworth League
course will be given Friday evening, Oct. 2.
Mrs. Fisher and daughter. Mrs. Quimby,
are visiting at the home Of Mrs. c. Forest.
The one year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Watson Enyart fell, and broke her
right arm below the elbow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Campbell, of Ottumwa,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Anna Campbell.
Mrs. N. J. Wing was called to Eddyyille
last Friday on account of the sickness of
her sons wife.
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reached over the phone and given the
same instructions. A break down on
a street car however, delayed him to
such an extent that he missed the
freight when it arrived and the two
Chessers escaped for the time. =
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
An Exciting Chase.

Chief Gray then teiephaned to the
marshal at Moulton to stop the fugi-
tiyes, but he learned that they had
changed cars at that place and were
already on their way to Centerville.
Sheriff Davis at Centeryille was then
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NowListen to This

Thursday we advertised our
est Louis Store Speciai'Wom-
ems finest $3 new fall Shoes at
$2.45 a pair. A great many wom-
en- came and looked-all bought.
They will come here again for
Shoes. You have chance this
week we will again offer 8 Ak
them at ........ $3.50. s1O
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22

If you want Velvet for a Suit,
jacket. waist or any other pur-
pose, this is your opportunity to
make a grand saving. Colors-
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Pur-
pie, Hello, Cerise and Castor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-22
This Week

we will sell a CSC grade rich
close Nap Silk ~ ~
Velvet at a yard ...o0S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
TWO TOBACCO THIEVES
ARE UNDER ARREST

Detective Wren will leave for Newport
News this morning to bring back Jim
Patrick and Stephen Love. two negroes
implicated in the robbery of w. NJ Par
rish's store on East Cary Street last Sun
day g9s N
The negroes were arrested In Newport
News upon Information from police head
quarters & In this city shortly after the
theft was committed.
2 Detectives Gibson and Wren had every
reason to suspect the two men, and found
In their search a lot Of the stolen tobacco
o.nd cigars in Patrjck's room. This, with
tho disappearance Of the two negroes,
strengthened their belief that the two
men were the ones who did the job.
Two white men named John Reeves and
Eek McDearmon are now under detention
on suspicion of having had a hand In the
robbery, and n young negro girl named
Hattie Gilmore is under bond for thirty
DAYS as an accessory, having acted as
sentinel for the thieves.
The detectives believe that the robbery
was planned by Patrick. as the method
was the same as that practiced In another
robbery some time ago, when he had n
negro woman watching out for him,
The negroes will be brought back to-
night.
w. Reynolds. that Love was the main
actor in the robbery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
WANTS FUNERAL
TO BE JOYOUS
Louisville Capitalist Leaves
Queer Directions for His
Obsequies-Bdnd to Play
(special to The Tlmes-Dispatch,

Especial to Inc il1leS7i)lspstlcii'J
LOUISVILLE, Ky. May 2S,-The will
Of the late Captain W, T.. Norton, Louis
yiIle's eccentric capitalist, was filed for
probate yesterday. Bequests to friends
here amount to $71,cOo. and the residue
which Will probably be 100000. is left to
the Baptist Orphans Home OF Louis
Vile.
The will, which Is characteristic of Cap
tain Norton, opens with quotations on
life and death from Shakespeare. Byron
and Prior, and Its second clause provides
for his funeral in the following words:
"Provide that no services OF a religious
character be held at his funeral; that a
spe cial train of Pullmans be chartered to
take his remains from louisville, where
he has for so long been buried alive, to
Cincinnati; that the buffets of the cars
be well stocked with good things to eat
and drink, In order that his friends do
not thirst or hungeri that while the re-
mains are being cremated at Cincinnati,
an orchestra render a programme Of
popular and select music. The pro"
gramrne is attached TO the VIII, and II Is
stipulated that when an interhlisslon Is
reached, the friends ask the orchestra
to join them in drinking my bon yoy-,
age.'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
GOVERNOR TO PASS ON
TWO MURDER CASES

Governor Montague has before him two
Interesting cases from Southwest Nlr-
ginia, upon the merits of which he VIII
pass in a few days. In both the lives
Of men are involved. and the date on
which they are sentenced to hang Is
June 18th.
One is that Of Wilson Brant, of Dick
enson, and the other that OF a. E. Hop
son, of Wise. Both were convicted Of MUIR
der in the first degree and sentenced to
hang on May 18th. The Supreme Court
was asked to grant new trial in both
cases and refused Then the men ap-
pealed to His Excellency and In each case
he granted respite until June 18th In
order to have time to look into their ap-
pltcations for commutatlon Of sentence.
Both men are backed by strong lawyers
and petitions from good citizens of their
respective counties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
p. Smith. The exercises will close with a
yolley and taps.

4 1
volley and taps.
BEGUN In 1866
Hollywood Memorial Day was instituted
E In the year 1866, or little over twelve
months after the close OF the war. Out
OF 1t grew Decoration Day. now observed
throughout the country as national
holiday. Hollywood memorial has been
arranged to fall on Decoration Day be-
cause of tho convenience the national
holiday affords with regards to the at
tendance OF the military and others.
The observance was begun and has been
carried on by an organization known as
the Hollywood Memorial Association, or
ganized in st. Paul's Church. Richmond,
May 3. 1865. Through the efforts of the
noble ladies' who have conducted the work
OF the society. wonderful results have
been accomplished In the direction of
preserving the memory of the fallen he
roes. The chief result has been Memorial
Day and all that 1t entails.
When the first Memorial Day was held
there were 1900 soldiers In Hollywood
who had died In the hospitals here as a
result OF wounds received on the field
At the present day there are about 10000
there. Wonderful efforts on the part OF
the ladies have brought about the trans
ference of 500 bodies from Gettysburg
to Hollywood, and about 1,oO0 from other
places.
For years the association to the best of
its ability, operating In the face of great
odds. took care OF the soldiers section H.
self. Money wass raised and the pyramid,
made of irregular blocks of Virginia
granite was erected Constant and pains
taking attention was given to the condi-
ton of the section which was kept In
the best order possible. A few years ago
a movement succeeded IN getting through
the Legislature q bill making an annual
appropriation of $500 for the purpose
Since that time the care OF the graves
has been insured.
1t IS In memory OF these 5000 Con-
federate dead that the services are held
each year. and Will be held next Saturday.
No small part of the memorial will be
taken UP in making the graves beautiful.
Flags will bed raped here and there and
beautiful flowers fragrant with the breath
Of spring will be in nlprofusion. During the
morning committee of ladies will be at
the cemetery to direct the decoration,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
Big Stone Gap Preparing for
Patriotic Observance.
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Full Set of Town Officers TO Be Elected
Commencement Exercises Of Big
Stone Gap High School-In-
teresting Exercises.


BIG STONE GAP. VA. May 23.-The
commencement exercises of the Big Stone
Cap High School began Wednesday and
closed Friday night The chief feature
Of the occasion was the essays on Rob
ert Edward Lee and "The Future Of
Big Stone Gap" by Mr.. Francis Marion
Collier and Miss Laura x. Kelly, respect-
ively, both of whom received certificates
OF graduation this term, which will en-
title them to enter any 1irst-class college.
Gold medals were awarded Misses Sa-
irnn Lowell. Myrta Cawood and Katie
lHorsely for excellence In Evolutionary ef-
fort The programme closed with pas
toral operetta-dramatis personae-'"Lit-
tie Bo-Peep," which was beautifully rem
dered, to the delight of the large crowd
that filled the spacious assembly hall OF
the magnificent new school building
CELEBRATE TIE 4TH
Big Stone Gap Is making extensive prep
ara ations for big 4th of July celebration
this year. The Athletic Association has
held several meetings recently, and has
gotten out an extensive programme, con-
sisting IN part of tennis tournament trap
shncting, baseball, pistol match, riding
tournament, field sports. sc.
The municipal election. which takes
irlace here June 10th, promises to be one
of unusual interest. There Is a Mayor,
six trustees, n sergeant and treasurer to
number of candidates already in the field.
BOND ISSUE.
AT the coming June election the town
Of Big Stone Gap will llyote on n bond Issue
OF $4,000. which is to be used for the
purpose of buying and equippng new
electric light plant, Improving the water
works. streets and sidewalks It Is
thought the election will carry In favor
of issuing the bonds.
Large capitalists are closing q deal Tor
12o,o0O acres Of fine coal and timber lands
in the border counties of Kentucky, ad-
jacent to Big Stone Gap. and will begin
the development of the same soon.
Mr.. ]. s, Hudgins, prominent citizen,
md timer by trade. OF this place, was
seized on Thursday with some kind of
mental derangement bordering on In
sanity. 1t Is hoped by his friends that
the attack may be temporary and that
he may soon recover, Arrangements arc
being made to send him to tho Southwest
ern Hospital, Marion, Va
John Fox the author and writer, is Wis
itlng his parents In the Gap this week.
Rev. Mr.. Campbell of the Christian
Church, has just closed a ten days meet
ing at this place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
.CANFIELD RETURNS
UNDER ASSUMED NAME,
nv Associated Press.

NEW YORK, May 2s.-Rtchard A. Can
field who sailed for Europe shortly after
the raid on his house in Forty-fourth
street by the police and District At
torney some months ago, returned to-
day on the steamer Campania.i He travel
ed under an assumed name, and upon MS
arrival declined to answer any ques-
tions.
Later Garfield surrendered himself be-
fore Judge Mcmahon and was paroled I'M
til Monday. Assistant District Attorney
Cans, who appeared said he did not know
whether there was an Indictment against
Canfield, having just been called into
the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
STARVING HIMSELF
TO REGAIN HEALTH
Mr. Mcintyre Has Gone With
out Food for twenty-five
DaYs-Seems to Thrive.
Especial to Tho Tim es .pispa tch. !

wILKEsBARRE PA. May 2s.-James
Mcintyre. Of Alooslc. Is at present under
going forty days fast in order to try
and benefit his health. which has been
bad for number Of years.
Mr.. Mcintyre commenced fasting on the
first day OF the present month. and to,
day, on the twenty-third of his fast said
ehat he was feeling very well.
AT FIRST he says he felt the panas Of
hunger. but gradually got used to going
without food. He says he will surely
finish the other seventeen days and will
come out sof tho experience strong
man
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
WHITNEY WAGES
WAR ON MOSQUITO
A Luncheon to Distinguished
Men at Which Extermlna-
tiOn Was Discussed
lsnecial to The Times .plsra1ch. J

NEW YORK, May 2s.-WtllIam g. Whit
ney,s .'mosquito luncheon" SO called be-
cause the object was to discuss war
measures against the little pest. took
place yesterday at the Sheepshead Bay
Club house, Various measures We're adj
,yanced by such distinguished guests as
Dr.. L. O. Howard, Of Washington; Pres
ident Baldwin, OF the Long island road:
PROFESSOR Milton whitney and DR.. Ernest
I@darie. Mr.. Whitney stated the progress
that had been made In his campaign Of
determination around his racing proper
ties in Long Island. and urged conf
.bined assault against the enemy. No de-
finite action was taken, but Is Ia ex-
pected that to-day's meeting will do much
In bringing about a fusion Of the anti.
mosquito forces, y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
PRAYED FOR RAIN:
CAME IN TORRENTS
(speclal 10 The Tlmes-plspatch.l

Especial to The eTimes-Dispatch)
4 POTTSVILIIE. PA, May 23.-Whle
farmers in West Schuylkill were gath
cred in church yesterday to pray for rain
a cloudburst did much damage to their
crops. A curious spectacle Is presented
of farms lying almost siGe by side, the
crops In one damaged by rain and in the
other ruined by drought. The damage
by heavy rain In many sections here
abouts Is almost as great rs that done
by the protracted spell of dry weather.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
BABE UNHURT BY
LONG, DIZZY DROP
lsnec,al to Tho TImes.pispatch,

lSnerfnl 70 THO TTnles-DIsIHtcH'J
CHESTER, PA. May 23.-Two~year-old
Josephine Cole, daughter of Professor
Thomas s. Cole, principal OF the Chess
ter Hight School, seems to have charm-
ed life The child tumbled out of Sc
cond story window and her body struck
the roof Of. the porch, bounded off to the
grassy terrace, fifteen feet below, and
rolled down an embankment to an iron
fence, which stopped further progress.
No bones weer broken and her injury
was cut lip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
COURT SPANKED
UNRULY WITNESS
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.

wILKEsBARRE, PA, May 23-when
Harry Edwards. a brawny witness. said
something in the court of Alderman Dom
ahue yesterday which the magistrate
did not like, tho latter promptly laid
Off his coat and subjugated the witness
by taking a few falls out of him.
Edwards was much surprised at the
Aldermans fistic ability. for he lowered
several inches above the courts head.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
Schooner Stranded.
fpy A.soc,.ted press.A

3 " (By Associated Press,J
CAPE HENRY, VA, May 23,-The
schooner Inez N. Carver, Captain Hod-
gins, bound from New York for Bruns-
wick, Ga. was stranded near Chicamlco-
mico, N. c., this morning during thun-
der-squall. The vessel now lies head OF
shore. and there Is no serious danger Of
going to pieces unless the wind increases
from the east.
The crew and life-savins station are
trying to float her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
GOV. MONTAGUE
AT OLD POINT.

Governor Montague left late Friday
evening for Ola Point. where yesterday
he spent the day fishing with some
friends. His E1cellency returned to the
city lost night. and WAS greatly pleased
with his trip,
The Governor is n great fisherman, and
often when his official enga gements Will
permit, he steals out on the waters OF
East Virginia and has round with the
finny tribe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
CUT CORN CAUSED
WOMAN'S DEATH
,sno,,o, o.The rIures. plspatcl

PHIIADRLPHIA PA. May 2s,--As the
result OF tearing the skin from.a a corn
on the small too OF her foot. Mrs. An-
ME @, Kennedy, wife of John Kennedy
Sewer Inspector of the Camden Depart-
ment, died in Cooper Hospital yester-
day from blood poisoning. The mishap oc-
CURED about week ago. tbs next day
the foot began swelling. and In a short
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

time the entire limb was affected. A
physician was summoned, and he pro-
nounced her ailment an aggra1fAted case
OF blood poisoning. On Tuesday last the
patient was taken to Cooper Hospital.
She was forty-four years old. and was
the mother of six children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
KILLED HIS BROTHER
AND TOOK TO HEELS
(By Associated Press.)

MIDDLESBORO, KY, May 23.-Tom
Mullins, at Pennington, Gapo Va. thirty
miles from this city, shot aid instantly
killed his brother, Caney. No cause for
the act is known. He fled to the hills, but
was captured and taken to Jonesville for
safe-keeping.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
ON IN EIOI LYWOOD showing Pickett Monument the right .

all the conditions and restrictions inn
posed by law.
And said certificate. with this order. is
hereby certified to the Secretary Of the
Commonwealth for record.
k Clerk Chairman. y.
Commonwealth OF Virginia, Office OF Sec
retary5 OF the CommonWealth:
In the city Of Richmond, the day Of
s 100 sss
The foregoing charter of was thi1 day
received and duly recorded in this Office
and Is hereby certified to the clerk Of
the Court Of according to law.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Virginia:
day of 100
the Secretary OF the Commonwealth there
on was this day received and duly re-
corded.
Teste
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24

Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1903-09-08

For the best rolled barley in towl go to the Capitol Mills.
Arizona republican., 1903-09-08

Forecast for today: Fair. warmer. Data for 24 hours ending D. m. yesterday: