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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-01
HEDRIck.

Hedrick, Sept. 27.-The republicans
are planning to hold big rally in
Hedrick about October 6, at which
time the campaign of this part of the
county will be opened. A large tent
has been procured and will be erect
ed on good location. Hon. John F.
Lacey, of Oskaloosa, Hon. Ellsworth
Rominger, of Bloomfield, and other
speakers of reputation will be pres
ent and discuss the campaign issues
of the day from a republican stand
point. The arrangements are well I'M
der way and large crowd is expected.
U. S. Chacey, of Nugent, was in
town Saturday.
w. H. Young was in Sigourney and
Oskaloosa Friday and Saturday.
e. l.. Scott, of Ottumwa, was in
town Friday visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. R. S. Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Duke were in
Ottumwa Saturday on business.
John Ebelsheiser, of Kingsley, is Wis
iting relatives in town. Mr.. Ebel-
sbeiser was formerly in business at
this place and has many friends in
this vicinity.
Cap e. Miller, of Sigourney, visited
friends and relatives in town yester.
day.
Mrs. John Roop died at her home
Saturday morning after long contin-
ued illness Mrs Roop was "a years
of age and her death was not unex-
pected as she had been confined to
her room for several months She has
resided in Hedrick about six years
and had many friends. The funeral
was held yesterday forenoon at 10
O'Clock in the Baptist church. The in
terment was made at the Rock Creek
cemetery near Ollie.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. Phelps and Miss
Winifred Roop, of Sigournay, attended
the funeral of Mrs. John Roop yester-
day
w. W Young was in Sigourney Sat
urday evening on business.
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near the Merrick homestead and was
conducting meetings in the hope of
saving the community.
Finally the woman left N her home
and became estranged from her hus-
band This breach, happening two
years ago, was later healed and Mrs.
Merrick lived with her husband up to
the time of the second separation.
Worked as Carpenter.
Mrs. Merrick came to Des Moines
last March and has been living here
ever since. About one month ago Rev.
Critchloe arrived on the scene and
looking up the place where Mrs. Mer-
rick was staying, had her change her
boarding house. He laid aside his
ministerial robes. the emblem of a
pure gospel, and appearing in his shirt
sleeves followed the trade of car
penter AT this trade he worked con-
tinuous.y until ii was so suddenly
broken off yesterday morning.
Pleaded Not Guilty.
At Oskaloosa yesterday, Rev.
Critchloe and Mrs. Merrick were ar
raigned before Justice Pritchett
charged with adultery. They pleaded
not guilty to the charge and their trial
was set for Monday Their bonds
We're fixed at $500 each.
The relations between Critchloe and
Mrs. Merricl1 have been the subject for
gossip among the Mahaska county
people who know them and now Critch-
court in which he is suing Rev. Yves
ley Shoemake. a minister of the
Quaker church for damages growing
out Of the statements which he is al
legged to have made about the pris-
oner.
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WRITES HIS FIST TEACHER.
Des Moines Resident Taught Future
Vice President.

Des Moines, Sept 29.-One of the
first acts of Senator Fairbanks after
he was informed Of his nomination for
the vice presidency Of the United
States was to pen a letter to Mrs.Olive
A. Mitchell, thanking her for the part
she had taken in directing his life as
his first school teacher.
Mrs. Mitchell is the mother OF Prof.
j. F. Mitchell, late professor OF history
in Drake University and is making her
home with Mrs. Hattie Moore Mitchell,
Prof Mitchell being absent in Chicago
in connection with the new duties he
has undertaken.
1t was years ago in Union county,
Ohio, that Charles w. Fairbanks en-.
tered the public schools under the
teaching of Olive Gill, a bare footed,
silent lad of or 6, and while the
years since then have separated the
lives of the two he has never forgot,
ten the first teacher and has written
more than one letter telling of his sue
cess.
When he was elected senator one
of his first acts was to inform this
woman of his success and again when
the choice was made that would make
him the head of the highest delibera-
tive body in America he took time
from the press of work to write few
lines to the woman that first taught
him to hold pen. The letter is in
the handwriting of Mr.. Fairbanks and
speaks of the gratitude of the writer
to the teacher that first told him he
had possibilities of becoming great
man.
Mrs. Mitchell has made number of
visits to the city and will make her
home here the present year She is
we'll advanced in years, having com
pleted three-quarters of century but
this is not evident in her conversation
or activity,
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THE CONNECTICUT, PREMIER
AMERICAN BATTLEsHlP, is
cHRlSTENED TODAY.
CONTEST In BUILDING
The Progress of the Connecticut and
the Louisiana, Sister Ships, is Being
Watched With Interest-connecti-
cut Being Built by Government.

New York, Sept. 20. - The battle
ship Connecticut was launched at
11:16 o'clock without hitch of any
kind. Miss Alice Welles, a grand
daughter of President Lincolns secre-
tary of the navy, broke the bottle of
champagne over the vessels prov.
Sister Ship OF Louisiana.
The Connecticut which was success.
fully launched in the presence of a
vast assemblage today, is a sister ship
to the Louisiana and was built in the
government yards under government
supervision. while the Louisiana was
built by a private ship building firm.
Competition in Construction.
The construction of both the ships
has been followed with keen interest
as it was recognized that it was a
test of the governments ability tc
cope with private enterprise. Much de
pended on this competition in con
struction for if the Connecticut is
completed before the Louisiana, then
most of the government shipbuilding
will be done by the government itself
Finest Ship in Navy.
The Connecticut when finished will
be the finest and most powerful boat
in the American navy. She will rank
with the most powerful battleships OF
the navies of other nations. Notwith
standing the fact that new plant had
to be created for the construction OF
the Connecticut, this vessel is but s
per cent behind the Louisiana, al
though laid down two months later.
The New Vessel.
The Connecticut is of steel with a
maximum displacement of 1910 tons
a vessel 1854 feet long, 1910 feet
beam and 24.6 feet draught. The Con
necticut is to be fitted for use as q
flagship and when in commission will
carry forty-two officers and 761 men.
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Fighting at Port Arthur.
NEW SHARON MINISTER FACES
MOST SENSATIONAL CHARGE

Des Moines, Sept. 29.-From a.
boarding house on West Second and
Commercial streets, where they have
been staying for the past month, Rev.
A. L. Critchloe. of New Sharon, and
Mrs. M. F. Merrick, of Fremont, were
taken by Sheriff Valentine of Oska-
loosa, and Officer Breeding of the Des
morning on the strength of Informal
ton sworn to by Mrs. Critchloe that
her husband had been unfaithfu to his
home and family and was guilty Of
adultery.
AS soon as they We're arrested, the
minister and his companion were TAX
en- to Oskaloosa. where they faced the
charges filed against them.
Despite earnest protestations that
he was innocent of any crime, declar
ing at times, in fact, that there was a
mistake in his identity, the reverend
gentleman with a long Prince Albert
coat and with distinguished air fin
ally agreed TO go quietly and face the
irate and alleged wronged wife.
Rev. Critchlce is a minister in the
Free Methodist church, and with his
family has been living at New Sharon
until a month ago when he left sud
Merrick again, and has been here
since.
Tempted and Fell
The attraction which caused the
minister to forsake the dignified ways
of his calling is a comely woman,
handsome in figure, VINO some time
ago was at a farm house near FIRE.
mont with her husband, the mistress
in a happy home.
Then Critchloe came. He was an
ltinerant minister and pitched his tent
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DOUDS.

Douds, Sept. 28.--One of the heavi-
est rains that ever visited this section
fell here Tuesday morning and was
accompanied by severe lightning. The
barn of A. L. Briggs northeast Of this
place was struck by lightning and
burned Considerable damage was
done to culverts and small bridges
over the creeks.
j. c.. Calhoun, of Keosauqua, was in
town on business Tuesday.
S. Albert Tuesday night was well at
tended and very interesting.
w. G. Laughlin has purchased what
is known as the Bills" farm east of
town.
Geo. W. Haney, of near Selma, was
in town on business Wednesday.
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Arrested for BURGLARY.
SOCIALISTS ARE ACTIVE.
Have Several Speakers for stase-In
Ottumwa October II.

Des Moines, Sept. 80. - The social
lists are planning an active campaign
throughout Iowa this fall and already
have several speakers in the field
George E. Bigelow of Lincoln, will
put in weeks campaigning in Harri-
son and Monona counties, commenc-
ing October /.
Charles L. Breckon's dates are as
follows: Waterloo, October 2-3; Du-
buque 4; Cedar Rapids, So; Tama 4;
Marshalltown 8; Lacey 10; Ottumwa,
II; Hilton IL; Hiteman, 13; Avery,14-
Is; Abba, 16; Sigourney II.
Frank P. O'Hare commences his
Iowa tour on October 10 and speaks
as follows: Little Rock. October 49,;
Rock Rapids. 14-16; Sac City, 17-1s;
Lake City, 1920; Stratford, 81; Cam
bridge %.
John NJ Work. starts his Iowa cam
paign on October II and will address
meetings at the following points: Bus.
sey, October II; Seymour IL; Numa,
13; Mystic 14-15; Centerville 16.
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A REPUBLICAN RALLY.

First Meeting Of the Campaign Held at
Salem Monday-TreWin Speaks.
Salem, Sept. 29.-The first republi-
can meeting of the campaign was held
here Monday at the Odd Fellows hall
and about one hundred and fifty were
in attendance. There was some disap-
pointment in that Hon. Victor Dolliver
was unable to be present, but the sub
stitution of Hon. James Trewin de-
tracted nothing from the interest Of
the meeting
Attorney F.. S. Bell presided over
the meeting The principal speech
was made by Mr.. Trewin. Congress-
man Hedge was present and made a
few remarks H. A. Amber, con-
gressional committeeman, and County
Treasurer Judy from Mt. Pleasant &C.
companied the party.
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NEW REGIME
IN RUSSIA
PRINCE PETER svIAToPoLk
MAKES CLEAN SWEEP IN IN
TERROR DEPARTMENT..

st, Petersburg, Sept. 20. ~ Prince
Sviatopolk-Mirsky assumed active di.
rection Of the ministry of the interior
today. 1t is already apparent that
there will be almost clean sweep of
the old Won Plehve regime. A number
of old lieutenants Of the former min.
lister have resigned
New Jewish Rule.
The police have received instruc
tons hereafter not to expel Jewish
workmen from villages in which they
have taken up their residence since
1882.
Will Take Recreation.
Upon the emperor's return from
southern Russia he will go to his hunt
ing lodge on the border of Poland be
tween Wilma and Kiea. for fortnights
shooting.
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SWAIN GOES ON STUMP.
Will Deliver Number of Speeches to

"'h AS'SS' iScii|S' VI SSSSSiiSS "
Iowa Voters on Tariff.
Des Moines, Sept. Cool. A. W.
Swain, of Oskaloosa, U. S. consul at
Southampton, called at republican
headquarters yesterday and rendered
his services in the campaign for a mum.
Der of speeches. He has had excep-
tional opportunities for a study of the
question of tariffs in their relation to
American trade in foreign countries,
especially South America. and he is
ready to discuss this question before
the people He will be given some
good dates.
Manager McNealey is arranging to
have good meetings along the way for
both Fairbanks and Cannon. The Wa
terloo and Marshalltown meetings for
Fairbanks will be made into important
district rallies and at Webster City
there will be a big meeting. Among
those who will assist are Governor
Cummins, Judge Birdsall Com ressman
Smith and M. D. O'Connell. The
Cannon meeting at Iowa City will be
made into a big one also.
Chairman Spence will accompany
the Fairbanks party through Iowa.
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UPS ASSUME OFFENSIVE
AND CAPTURE DA PASS
the Niitaka type, it is added. was bad.
ly damaged.
Japs Make Little Prooress.

~ ud1udSSu.
Japs Make Little Progress.
According to the Chinese the Japan.
ese have made little progress. They
are said to have taken forts 4, 5, and
6, but were unable to hold them, and
withdrew on that afternoon of Sep.
TENDER 26. Their loss in these as
saults were enormous, while the Rus
sian casualties also were severe.
Impatient at Toxic.
An undated dispatch to the Express
| from Toxic sent by way of Shanghai
on Sept. rs, says:
For the first time since tho war be-
gan Impotence is manifested in Japan
regarding the delay in the capitulation
of Port Arthur. The newspapers edi
torially complain about Gen. Nogi's
failure to capture the fortress. One
paper says:
1--WE would like to send to the all
gust general a sharp sword which
| hangs in our office
This remark is covert invitation
to Gen. Nogi to commit hara kari,
which in Japan is the logical result of
failing in such a task.
May Last Three Months.
"In view of the failure of the last
terrific assault the opinion is now ex.
pressed that the fortress may hold out
three months longer.
"Reinforcements, variously estimat.
ed to number from 10000 to 10000 in.
fantry, and some siege guns have been
sent Gen. Nogi this week.
"Invalided besiegers who have ar.
rived home say the Russians are de.
Tending Port Arthur almost frantically
Every conceivable device is adopted to
repel assaults, even to throwing red
pepper during fighting in close quar-.
tiers.
'"The stories of terrible havoc
wrought by the land mines they say
are not exaggerated. The Russians
plant fresh mines at night. The ap-
proaches to the fortress practically
are strewn with dynamite. Both sides
are physically exhausted"
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SCHW AB IS
BIG BUYER
PURCHASES STEEL STOCK TO
VALUE OF s1,sco,ooo IN SAN
FRANCISCO.

San Francisco, Sept, 2s.-Charles M.
SchwaD and the members Of his party
have departed for the north and east
on a special train. Before leaving town
Schwab caused flutter of excitement
On the stock market by buying nearly
S1,5OO0O0 worth of the preferred stock
Of the United States steel corporation.
While the greatest possible secrecy is
being maintained as to the identity of
the purchaser of the big block of stock
it is gossip in local financial circles
that it was bought for Schwab's ac-
count.
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BATAVIA.

Batavia, Sept. 20. - Rev. Norton Il
expected here Sunday to fill the puE-
pit of the M. E. church.
Mrs. Nellie Mcneil and little daugh-
ter started for their home in ST.
Joseph Mo-. Friday after an extended
visit with friends and relatives here.
Mrs. Peterson started for st. Joseph
Friday to visit relatives.
Mrs. F. H. Tinsley and Miss Carrie
Younkin of Hedrick are visiting here.
Tom Krumboltz shipped cattle to-
Chicago Tuesday.
Roy Campbell of Ottumwa visited
home folks Friday.
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laorrote Village for state Fair.

Des Moines, Sept. 29-Dog-eating
Igorrotes from the Philippines will
doubtless constitute one of the chief
attractions of next years Iowa state
fair Secretary Simpson, of the state
fair board is arranging to visit ST.
Louis within a few days with the view
OF closing a contract for the appear.
ance Of the Philippine exhibit here
next year, providing terms can be
agreed upon. Mr. Simpson will be ac-
companied by Secretary Smith, of the
Minnesota state fair board, and the
two will endeavor TO effect a joint ar.
rangement of mutually advantageous
figures.
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CHAS. w. IRISH DEAD.
Former United States Surveyor Gen
eraI Dies in Nevada.

Iowa City. Sept. 20. - A telegram
from Gold Creek, Nevada, announces
the death of Charles w. Irish of this
city. formerly United States surveyor
general. is pioneer services include
surveys in Iowa for the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern and the Chi
cago Northwestern; in Arizona and
Colorado for the Santa Fe. He built
the bridges of the Grand Canyon and
the Relay Gorge
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TRAMP is KILLED.

Burt Timert Falls Under Train at ma.
son city-Had Money In Pocket.
Mason City, Sept. 29.-(speciaD-
Burt Timert, residence unknown, fell
beneath Milwaukee freight train last
night at Nora Junction, and died
shortly afterward. He had been work.
ing in Dubuque, and was beating his
way. He had $50 in a purse found in
his pocket.
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Death is Very Near.
DECISION is SATISFACTORY.
Treasury Department. Makes Ruling OIL

Treasury Department. Makes Ruling on
Stamps for Imported Cigars.
Washington, Sept. 29.-After mum.
Der of consultations with the President
Acting Secretary of the Treasury Tay-
lor has reached a conclusion in the
matter of customs stamps on boxes
containing imported cigars. While no
definite information is obtainable de-
cision will be fairly satisfactory to
both sides.
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LAUD HOAR.
UNIVERSAL CONGRESS OF LAW.
YERs AND JURIsTs PASSES
RESOLUTION.

st. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 49, At to-
days session of the Universal Con-
gress of Lawyers and Jurists resolu-
ton was introduced expressing pro-
found sorrow at the extreme Illness of
Senator Hoar and appreciation of, his
eminent learning and ability as a law
yer. and his wisdom, courage and pa.
triotism as a public senator.
Death is Very Near.
Worcester, Sept. 20. Senator Hoar
possibly may live throughout the day,
although this is considered doubtful
by his physicians.
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o'coNNELL GIRDs ON ARMoR.

Solicitor of Treasury Will Probably
Speak in Second District.
Washington. D. c., Sept. 20. So.
licitor O'Connell left for Fl Dodge
yesterday and will enter the campaign
speaking in Babcock's district in Wis.
consin and probably closing in New
York. He may make some speeches
in the second district.
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TWO MEN ATTACK FAIRFIELD
SHERIFF AND ESCAPE FROM
CUSTODY.
CAUGHT AT BURLINGTON
Charles and Ed. Patterson, Accused of
6urelarzins Hardware Store, Beat
Sheriff Wright into InsensibiIity to
Effect Their Escape.

Fairfield, Sept. 29.-(SpeciaD- AFTER
beating Sheriff Wright into insensibil-
1ty and effecting jail delivery and es-
Gaping from mob which gave almost
immediate chase, Charles and Ed. Pat
terson, suspected of burglary, were
caught at Burlington at 8 o'clock this
morning and brought back to Fairfield
this afternoon. Their dash for liberty
last. evening was one of the boldest
acts ever known here and almost re-
suited in the death of Sheriff Wright.
They are now safe in Jail again and
will be closely guarded by the Jeffer-
son county officials until the courts act
upon their case.
Attack Upon the Sheriff.
The Pattersons were in one cell at
the Jail and when Sheriff Wright en-
tered to take away their supper dishes
at about $3.50 O'Clock last evening he
was attacked by both prisoners. They
had broken the iron cot in the cell and
each was armed with piece of iron,
with which they beat Wright over the
head until he was almost insensible
Then one of the men ran to the front
door of the Jail, broke the glass and
VI dWlSu Il1louSol IhS oPSiihSS. $3.50
brother was caught by the sheriff, but
the latter's hold was broken by blow
on the arm and both men were at lib
erty.
Officers Wife Witness.
Mrs. Wright heard the noise Of the
struggle and she was a witness to the
| Jail delivery. Her screams attracted
| the attention of Isaac CASTLE, living
across the street from the jail and he
shot twice at the fleeing man without
success. They ran to the railroad
tracks and though posse was organ
/ lied Immediately to follow them it was
| impossible to find the trail farther
than the railroad. They stole hand
car and rode on it eastward to Glen
dale or Lockridge, boarding freight
| train there for Burlington.
| Capture Made at Burlington.
Deputy Sheriff Barnes left on an
evening train for burlington and about
o'clock word came to this city that
the Pattersons had been arrested
there. They were brought back to
Fairfield by the deputy sheriff this
afternoon.
Sheriff Badly Injured.
Sheriff Wright is badly injured as
the result of his fight with the prison
ers, and Mrs. wright, who witnessed
the unequal struggle, is i'll from the
shock. Neither is in a serious condi.
ton, however.
Arrested for Burglary.
The two Pattersons were arrested
early in September for the burglariz
! ing of the hardware store of Fulton &
Droz on the night Of September s.
Knives, razors and revolvers to the
value of about $50 were stolen from
the store. There is good case against
them on this charge and after they
have been tried on the charge OF
breaking Jail they will, no doubt, each
face long term in the penitentiary.
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CALL FOR MEETING.

Portland Ore, Sept. 29.-The official
call for the fifteenth session of the
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
to meet in ST. Louis October 25 to 20,
has been issued by Tom Richardson,
chairman Of the executive committee.
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ELks MUST PAY TAXES.
Wisconsin Court Holds Lodge Is Not
Benevolent Institution.

Benevolent Institution.
Madison, Wis, Sept. 20 The SUI
preme court rendered decision hold
ing that under Wisconsin laws the
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks of America is not benevolent
organization and therefore any proper
ty it holds is not exempt from taxa.
ton under statutory provision exempt
ing benevolent associations
This opinion was the result of suit
brought by the trustees Of the Green
Bay lodge of Elks against the city Of
Green Bay to restrain the collection of
taxes on real estate owned by the or
dar
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eooDNow CALLED HOME.

Consul General At Shanghai Will An
swer Charge Of Mal-Administration.
Washington. D. c., Sept. 20. = Act.
ing Secretary of State Loomis has ca
bled Consul General Goodnow at
Shanghai permission to return imme.
diately to the United States to answer
to the charges preferred against him
of mal-administration of the affairs Of
his Office.
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BIG MEETING BEGINS.
Nineteenth Annual Convention OF
EpiseopaIian Rrotherhood Is On.

* = \ - 81 4 y r IL Il X Il Il = u Il
y Philadelphia, Sept. 2s.-The
nineteenth annual convention of ::
the Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew be- =
gan here today. Prominent clergy
men and delegates from every sec
ton Of America are in attendance y
and delegates are also present
from England, Scotland, Canada e
and other foreign countries. y
Il Z = Aa #* = 4 y y y y
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IOWA MAN ELECTED.

James o. Crosby Of Garnavillo, Vice
President of Bar Association.
St. Louis. Mo-, Sept. 20. - James o.
Crosby of Garnavillo, was elected one
Bar association yesterday.
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NINE HOUR DAY,

Bloomington, H., Sept 29.-The Chi
cage and Alton shops here haye been
placed on a nine hour schedule by an
order affecting about 900 workmen.
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VISITS MINT,

r. Williams, of keb, Writes Another
interesting letter From the South
W1adesboro, n. c., Sept. 25.-Editor
of Courier: / am here today in com
pany with my eldest brother. whom l
had not seen since 1854. During the