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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-04-03
Skating a Very Old Art.

To what race belongs the credit Of
having first invented skating is still a
problem over which men Of science
are disputing. There is much doubt
among historians upon the subject, for
traces have been found among pre-
historic remains all over Northern Eu-
rope indicating that the art was prac-
ticed by primitive peoples. The Eski-
mos of the farthest North are also
found to be in possession of runners
carved from whalebone. Skating is
by Danish historian about
1134, and Fitzstephen in his History
of London" says that In the twelfth
century young men fastened leg bones
of animals under their feet by means
of thongs in order to slide along the
ice. This statement Is confirmed by
the pair Of bone skates of that per iod
now in the British Museum. 1t is like
ly, however, that these early London
ers borrowed the idea from Holland,
probably via Lincolnshire, where
skates have been used on the frozen
fenss from very remote times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-04-03

connect the telegraph wires with other towns and cities until
in
The 10 before II
of
cities clocks connected with the observatory
by
these clocks spring
set to the correct y
18th meridian the
il the
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-04-03

and read them evenings Young who
occupying subordinate positions in stores workshops
the material from which to draw inspiration
assistance that had the only difference being
there is of it.
only had $3.50 when 1 started in business with my
brother who had similar amount, but had what would
to-day call courage, something within that gave
confidence struggle toward the goal
By keeping careful watch my expenses, by living
very simply, after fortune had begun smile
the business grew rapidly.
To-day have 200 employees in four establish
ments. 1 have excellent chance to study men, tc
analyze their motives and watch their efforts get
the world. If young will follow my advice which
is of experience and will deny themselves
call uxures in their days. between 1S and
2S and their money when they are 30 of
they will have accumulated few hundred dollars with
which start in business for themselves to lay
foundation of substantial bank account. They
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-04-03
HOW YOUNG MEN MAY RISE.
IBy Samuel Brill. New York Merchant

I began my business career as a newsboy.
Ny beginning in life was humble one. 1 was
only 13 years of age when l left the school
was attending and started out to earn a living
Even at that early age l had. a thirst for knowl-
edge and availed myself of every opportunity
to improve my mind. l picked up papers in the
street and bought second hand books with the
few pennies 1 could spare and took them home
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-04-03

Of foreign society, of her old home, and
frequently visits New York. Her hus-
band is very wealthy, having made
many millions in successful speculation
in South America. When in London
they entertain lavishly and the coun-
tess is regarded as one Of the most sue
cessful hostesses in the English capital.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-04-03

N0 ABEL TRAVERS stood at the
lMl gate and watched her .r lovers
oOS retreating figure until it dis
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02

signed to duty commanding brigade
of troops and the post of Duvals Bluff
Arkansas until the muster out of serv-
ice in September, 1865.
CAME TO CENTERvILLE
On his leturn he re entered the
merchahtile trade at Centerville, where
he had removed his family IN the fall
OF 1862. and also engaged in the prac-
tlce OF law in the State and Federal
courts, being first associated with
Judge gAmes Harris and later with
General A. ] Baker, at the Center
Vile bar. But his crowning success
was Won as protector and builder of
railroads, having built FIVE railroads
in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana
The apple of his eye was Drake Univers-
ity at the city of Des Moines founded
and maintained mostly by his liberal
donations and careful personal super
vision, during the past twenty years.
Another cherished object, recently COM
plete4, was the Drake Public Free
Library building, erected and present.
ed by him to the association having
cost about $35, 900.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02
Francis Marion Drake,
GOTERNOR OF IOWA.

buried in the grave with Governor
Drake.
General Drake was man of action; a
born leadsr: possessing many of the
qualities of generalship He was not an
idealist his education was gained chief
ly on the plains, in the camp and n the
affairs of business, but he knew men.
and the hearts of men. There was
rich, warm, red tlood in his veins. He
had sympathy and love for all men. He
felt no condescension for any man, for
he had suffered and toiled in every walk
of life He was no. vain, but he want
ed TO be liked and loved and in return
he had wealth of affection and stead
fastness to bestow. He was stubborn
We never saw him driven an inch, but
he would go to almos any length for a
friend. He was the most guileless and
truthful of men-eXcept, that no man
could deceive him more than once He
was earnest, sincere and honorable His
life was one of action He was crea-
tor, doer. He left theories to Others
for him were the practic, Il affairs of
life, the accomplishments of facts.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02

guidance of his noble and christian
parents, that the character of the sub
ject of this sketch was formed. The
latch string of the Drake home was
always out. and never was the weary
traveller denied food and rest, or turn
ed away.
WENT TO CALIFORNIA
The gold discoveries in California
attracted the restless spirit of this
young pioneer and he joined the great
throng then crossing the almost track
less plains and the lmpenetrable
mountains OF that vast and wild region
OF country. During the early fifties,
when barely of age he made two sue
cessfut trips To the golden shore of the
Pacific Ocean, taxing large herds of
stock 10 be disposed of in the mining
districts along the Sacramento Valley.
Every mule of the route. after leaving
the Missouri rivar, was fraught with
danger from Aerds of wild animals aud
hostile Indians, requiring great vigil
ance and daring to escape their cum
ing and hatred for intruders, who
We're over-running their hunting
grounds, killing and earring the game
out of their usual haunts.
THRILLING EXPERIENCES
1t was at he crossing of Shell Creek
in Nebraska that he commanded
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02

twenty men IN spirited and prolonged
engagement with a large force of
Pawnee Indians, defeating them and
inflctng severe loss He was passen-
ger on the i'll fated 'Yankee Blade"
wrecked September 80, 1854. on the
Pacific Oceap, while returning from his
second trip; the vessel was total loss
and many lives we're lost Mr.. Drake
was conspicuous by MS daring ana
heroic etfor to rescue others from the
doomed ships.
WENT TO WAR
At the outbreak of the civil war n
1861 he was engaged in merchandising
liz the village of Unionville where a
company of volunteers were organized
at the first call for troops and he was
elected and commissioned captain of
the company. He joined the command
of Colonel John Edwards, organized
for the border defense and was CON.
nlissional us major, where he rendered
distinguished service through the
critical times in the border counties of
| Iowa and Missouri, during the summer
and fall of 1861 General BENZ. M !,
Prentiss assigned him to the command
of the city, of St. Joseph. Missouri, the
hotbed of secession in that section,
holding the post at the time of General
Sterling Prices raid into the state and
the capture of Colsnel Mulligan and
his brigade at Lexington. His success
full defense of the city in several at
tacks and his civil administration were
highly commended by his superior
officers.
IN DESP ERATE BATTLE.
When the Both Iowa volunteers was
organized in the summer of 1862, he
was commissioned and mustered into
the service as its Lieutenant Colonel
serving in that ca"acity during the
arduous campaigns made by that dis
tinguished Iowa regiment.
During the Camden expedition under
General Fred Steele, organized to aid
General Banks in the Red River cam.
paigu, he was selected to command a
brigade of troops escorting a supply
train when he was assailed by General
Fagan's whole cavalry command con-
sisting of several brigades commanded
by such distingu shed offices is Genera!
Joseph Shelby and General John S.
Marmaduke. The engagement is des-
iguated in history as the battle OF
Marks Mills, fought on April 18th, 1861
where fifteen hundred troops command
ed by Colonel Drake withstood the
assaults of the combined forces of the
, enemy mum 'erjng thres or four times
as many men I'll we'll mounted, for five
or six hours of desperate fighting cul
minating in the almost mortal wound
j ing of Colonel Drake, the capture ani
destruction of his train and the sur
+ render of the greater portion of hi
; command. He was left on the fielt
2 supposed to be mortally wounded il
j, the left thigh, but was soon after re
e moved to the union lines and later h
S ached his home where he was confn
$ ed Flor nearly six months and then re
II joined the command at Little Rocl
d Arkansas For this gallant and eft
: cient service he was brevetted brigade
e general of U. S. Volunteers and a
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02

Stevenson said 81 know what Joy is.
for have done good work Such joy
Governor Drake must have known
throughout his longvand busy life time.
We cannot lay down the pen without
saying one word to the sons and da.gh-
tiers, who We're rs the apple of his eye.
Their names We're constantly and low
ingly upon his tongna He was proud
of every one of the accomplishments
and successes. Never were his dear,
kindly eyes so bright as when speaking
of them; never did he seem more hui
man and more lovable. Better than the
inheritance of wealth he left them, is
the heritage of love and honor, and
good name.
Personally, no man ever had be ter
and kindlier friend than we had in
Governor Drake. In the two years of
intimacy there was never a jar or a
misunderstanding, never an unkind
word. or ungenerous deed. We can
Lever forget the thoughtful, affection
ate letter with which the governor
sought to cheer the last days of our
father by kindly words about his son.
We shall be glad indeed if our words
shall in some measure convey the
strength of our affection. and shall car
ly comfort and consolation to those who
loved him.
The story of the governors life we
leave to the pen of his lifelong friend,
Gen. H. 81, Wright, of Centerville as
published in the "Iowegian.' ofsthat
place.
In that great book of Life, where
greatness is but synonym for Love
and charity and kindness, and true
heartedness and honesty, the name of
Francis Marion Drake will be found,
written in letters of gold, by angel fin
gers traced.
Francis Marion Drake was born in
Rushville, county seat of SCHUYLER
county, Illinois, December Both, A. D.
1880; died at his home in Centervile,
Appanoose, county. Iowa. November
Goth, A. d 1868, at l0:45 =. M, being
the second son of Judge John Adams
Drake by his wife, Harriet Jane
i O'Neal, natives of North Carolina and
both late of Appanoose County, Iowa
deceas ed
The family located in Iowa at Fort
Madison in the year 1897 and have re
sided in the state continuously evel
since. Judge Drake Joined the host o
emigrants then pouring into the new
state and located in Davis county Il
, what is now Drakeville, in 1916. wher,
he engaged in merchantile and genera
trading pursuits, in which employ
| ments his young sons were soon iG
stalled as active partners carrying OF
the most extensive trading establish
menJ in this part of the country TO
many years. The goods for the stor
were hauled with OK teams from tn
Mississippi river at ,Old Alexandra
a Keokuk and Fort Madison and tn
, hogs and cattle sold for the market
q were driven on foot to the same point
on the river, there being no means
transportation except by water an
4 overland by teams. 1t was in the rul
q ged school of pioneer days, under tt
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02
Change in the Train Service Illinois
Central II. II.

Trains No West Bound due Denl-
son at 81 p IN and No. 6 east bound
due Denison at y IN will be discon-
tinued. effective Sunday, Nov. 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

Ambrose COwperthwaite Fulton was
born in Chester county Pa, July
1911. His parents were Quakers, far
mers, plain people, Of modest means.
Schools were primative, and were
kept only in the winter months. The
lads education was not of the sort
that the boys get now. In 1927 young
Fulton left the farm, and went to
Philadelphia. There he served a
prominent builder as an errand
boy, working in Il store in the even
ings, and taking very little time in
deed for recreation. Later he lived
for a time in New Jersey, where he
cut cOrdwoCd. receiving one winter
the wage Of 40 cents cord. Later he
served as sailor. soldier, builder and
railroad contractor. He came to
Davenport in 1881. He wrote great
deal for the newspapers in later years.
Mrs. Fulton died at an advanced age
several years ago. The surviving fam
lily consists of two sons and two
daughters. LeClaire Fulton, of Dayen-
port, Harry {. Fulton. of New York;
Mrs. Mary Holiday, of Atlanta, Ga;
and Mrs. Fannie Mutt. of Washington,
ID. c. Mrs. Mutt came here couple
of weeks ago. and was with her faith
er during his last days, and the other
absent son and daughter are expect
ed here to attend the obsequies. The
funeral arrangements are not yet
completed, but the services will pro-
badly be held Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17
MOLINE MENTION

w. y. Meese. the well known attor-
ney. has announced that he has re-
signed his position as trustee of the
state normal school at DeKalb. He in
sists though that his retirement was
not due to any friction with the state
administration. He was among the
callers this week at the headquarters
of Col. LOwden, i'll Chicago.
j. II. McKeever is home from Min
neapolis, where he acted as grooms-
man at the wedding of Walter Il. JOS
lin to Miss Myrtle Wilcox. The we'd
ding ceremony was performed at the
First Congregational church in that
city Wednesday evening at o'clock.
Charles i. Stein and Miss Theresa
Eff1and were united in marriage
Thursday evening at the home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. L.
Efiand. 2OO7 Seventh avenue. by Rev.
NJ. V. Crumbacker. The ceremony
was performed promptly at o'clock
and So invited guests were in attend
ance.
Lew Shaw. the Brooklyn wonder,
pleased Il gooG-sized crowd at the
Brunswick billiard parlors Yesterday
evening with his skill on the green
clothed table He first executed some
fancy billiard shots and then took on
George Gaisman fer 25-point game
of three-cushion billiards. This match
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

\ soul-stirring play it is said has
been made by Paul Kester of Charles
Majors popular romantic novel,
when Knighthood Was in Flower"
which is to be seen here Monday. The
scenes are laid in the 10th century
when Henry VIII. bluff King Hall"
as he was popularity called by his
loving subjects. (and they did love
him i'm spite of all his iniquities) Oc-
cupied the throne of England. These
were the Gays when chivalry is sup
posed to have fiourished although it
NAV be question whether they ever
really existed or not. or whether the
intrigues and plots were constantly
being planned and executed did not
more than counteract all questions of
knight errantry and gallantry. This
fact is said to be well eNemplitied in
the play. Mary Tudor is the sister of
the king and is in love with a young
officer attached to the court, but the
king has arranged marriage for her
with the king of France. Mary is
strong willed like her brother, and
balks at this arrangement, but
monarch who did not hesitate at muir
der to accomplish his purpose was not
easily to be thwarted, so the poor
princess had Il hard time Of it. She
is finally forced into distaSteful
marriage, but the playwright has
used his prerogatives to bring about
Il happy ending and she is finally per-
mitted to link herself with her true
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

he won % to 23. Then c. f. Weston
was met for three games of pool, Is
balls or no count. The local man sue
ceeded in defeating the visitor to l,
but Mr.. Shaw demonstrated that he
was adept at either game. He is one of
the recognized premier artists in trick
and fancy playing. \ match with G.
f. Weston will probably be arranged
for next week, either in this city or
Davenport.
A peculiar accident which happened
July last was discovered by the Cen
trail Union Telephone people. The com
pany's cable on the Sixteenth street
side of the Manufacturers hotel had
bullet Embedded in it and it had re-
manned there since the day of nation
al demonstration. For some time this
cable has been the source of trouble
and it was only the discovery Of yes
terday which revealed the cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

ing Dante" in Manchester, Leeds, and
Birmingham. but will sail next week
for New York, where he is due to
open his American tour Oct. 26. That
Miss Terry VIII not be a member of
his company is n fact that has long
been known. but it now transpires
that Miss Lena Ashwell. who has sup
ported him in Dante" during the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

lover who has remained faithful all
the time. Manager Frank Perley, who
has secured the rights to the play,
has engaged a most capable company.
headed by Miss Roselle Knott, most
capable young actress who is rapidly
forging to the front.
Sir Henry Irving is at present play
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

An adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's
The Story of the Gadsbys" has been
made by Cosmo Hamilton. and is to be
seen in New York this season. In
London it will be played at the Hay
market after the run of Cousin
Kate"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

The death of William Holland oc-
Cured at o'clock Thursday evening
at his home west of Eldridge. He was
45 years of age, and death occurred
from cardiac affections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

English presentations of that piece
will also not come with him. The two
parts which she doubles" Will be as
signed to minor players.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

Word was received from the vicinity
OF Donahue, stating that negro, who
mad white woman with him, had
stolen team and light buggy from
Donahue farmer, and that all traces
of the outfit had disappeared. The po-
lice are searching for the thief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

The death of the 6-weeks-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kloppenberg oc-
CURED at Long Grove Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

At her home, four miles west of
Nalcott, occurred the death of Mrs.
Rosa Westphal, mother-in-law of H.
Thornberg, i'll the 63rd year of her
age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17


\ story of romantic tenor and
strong local interest came into cir
culation today in the form of special
from LaPorte. Ind, recounting the re-
union of missing husband and a
faithful and fortunate wife The mar
raticc is best told in the language of
the Dispatch: AT Marion Yesterday
occurred joyful reunion between f..
II. Truckenmiller, common laborer.
and his wife, Il wealthy woman of
Davenport, who had spent much mon
cy and many mCnths in quest of him.
At enc time Truckenmiller was Il man
of good position but through love of
drink he lost his business, and then
his home. and finally fed from Daven-
port to escape the ridicule of his for
mcr friends His wife became n ser
ions by the death of a relative the
wife inherited a comfortable fortune
and Immediately took up the search
for her husband with the assistance
of the police. discovering him at last,
dirty. ragged. and unkempt. working
on the Marion streets. an object to
test the love of the most faithful wife.
The meeting at police headquarters
was deeply pathetic. TruckenmiIler
ut first refused to go back to Daven-
port, but yielded to her pleadings. and
also promised to never drink again.
She took him to Il hotel and had him
bathed and shaved. and handsomely
clothed, and they left together to
make a new home and enter upon
a new life. The man was completely
unncrved by the sudden change in
his condition, for he had not learned
of his wife's inheritance.
One of the oldest residents of this
city, and a citizen long and promi-
nently connected with this history of
Davenport. expired yesterday morn
ing when y. c. Fulton passed quietly
away ut his home. 1908 Second avenue.
Mr.. Fulton was in his 93rd year, and
his residence here reached back into
Eavenport's early days. when none
were more active in promoting the in
terests of the city. His business af-
fairs received, Mr.. FultOn'S attention
up to the last day he spent on earth.
although he haCh been confined to his
home for about Il month, quietly con
templating and preparing for the end
which he could see was inevitable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17
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Continued from Page Two.

pacity business-someth unusual
in the the crowds that assembled at
the Casino nightly even after the
regular theatrical season opened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-17
DAVENPORT DOTS


The death of William Holland oc-
CURED at 6 o'clock Thursday evening
at his home west of Eldridge He was
45 years of age, and death occurred
from cardiac affections.
The death of the 6-weeks-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kloppenberg oc-
CURED at Long Grove Thursday.
At her home, four miles west of
Walcott, occurred the death of Mrs.
Rosa Westphal, mother-in-law of H.
Thornberg, in the 63rd year of her
age.
Word was received from the vicinity
of Donahue, stating that negro. who
had Il white woman with him, had
stolen team and light buggy from a
Donahue farmer, and that all traces
of the outfit had disappeared. The po-
lice are searching for the thief.
Jeppe Bierring, the assessor. has
served notice upon Mrs. Maria l..
on lower Rock Island street, to the
effect that she must pay the mulct-
tax for the sale of liquor upon the
premises by Jennie York The mulct
is lien upon the property. and there
Will be collection made on the $50
now due, or the property viii come
under the hammer. Mr.. Bierring says
that the city marshal will proceed al
so to collect the regular beverage
license. and the revenue office will get
busy to make its proper collection
also. Mr.. behring's official visit to
Bucktown with John Undcrdonk Wed
nesday afternoon has stirred up quite
an excitement down there.
There was filed yesterday with the
clerk of the district court Il suit
brought by Miss Katheryn Driscoll vs..
+. l.. Baldeck. The plaintiff alleges
that the defendant had made to her
promise of marriage. and deceived
her, upon such protestatious as love
and future marriage as led her to be-
Geve his statements. She now says
that he has abandoned her, and left
her in i'll health and penury.
o
\ vagrant giving the name of w.
Pfeitfer was arrested by Officer San
ford last evening in the vicinity of
Second and Rock Island streets charg-
ed with nipping watch from the
pocket of a stranger
At 6:30 last evening the clothing
sturc of Weiss Bros, at 211 Second
street was entered and four pairs of
trousers were purloined. The thief.
who was shortly afterwards captured
by the police, gave his name as Thorn
as Smathers. He entered the place
inst before closing time and during
the momentary absence of the clerk