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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-05-16

lad. The f-ther's whereabouts are I'M
known.
! Francis. or Frank, as he was called
here. used the more Ang.icized spell
ing "Devorick'' for his name. He was
placed in no less than five different
homes by the local association, the
last of which was that Of Mr. and Mrs.
Al. G. Bailey Of near Blakesburg. His
! brothers and sisters were also placed
; in homes. but none are in this county
at present.
Frank went to the Bailey home Aug.
j18, 1908. Although he is said to have
been a good boy to work, he was inn
bued with restless spirit. Characters
tic of his race. He saw enchantment
! in the distance, and his visionary
ideals led to the desire to join the
navy. About a year ago he came to
the local institution to ask Superin-
tendent Smith if he might enlist, think
! ing his permission would be necessary.
The superintendent advised the youth
| to wait until he was of legal age for
enlistment, and then, if he still so de-
sired, he could enter without being
forced to make untruthful statements
about his age. The boy went back to
the Bailey home near Blakesburg, but
few days later the word came that
he had left for Texas with the inten-
ton OF enlisting for service on Uncle
Sans war vessels. A letter was re-
ceived from him by the Baileys telling
of his arrival in the southern state and
subsequent enlistment. After that
nothing was heard until his death.
The u. S. S. South Carolina with
young Devorick aboard, was returning
| from Haiti where it had been called
| by the trouble there, when wireless
came ordering the ship to Vera Cruz.
The Iowa lad, with his fellow marines.
went ashore at that point and the sec.
ond days fighting included him among
it's toll of dead. the VICTIM nf .snirafs."
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Kirkpatrick One
of Spe dke1s at
DeDOHck Funeral

Congressman SAINT Kirkpatrick who
has been home for the past week was
one of the speakers at the funeral
service held over Frank Devorick this
afternoon Unable to be in New York
to meet the remains Of the hero dead
of Vera Cruz when the hattleship Mon
tana brought the bodies back from
Mexico. Mr. Kirkpatrick came in per-
son to the funeral Of the young lowan.
His tribute to the departed marine is
given in full as follows:
am here this afternoon to assist in
paying tribute in the last sad rites, to
man who but yesterday sacrificed his
life in defense of the emblem that he
had sworn to protect and defend
come to place, as it We're. a flower
OF love and reverence on the newly
made grave of Frank Devorick | shall
not dwell sufficiently long at this time,
to enter into any discussion as to any
Of the causes leading up to the I'M
friendly feeling now existing between
this country and that of Mexico. Suf-
fice to say that our honor was assailed
and our flag defiantly insulted.
OF the immediate cause of his death,
know but little, but the record shows
that he died, as all true soldiel> die,
with his face to the foe.
To me, an occasion like this, in a
great measure, Is an hour of sorrow. a
never ending day of mourning; the
length and breadth and depth of the
wounds occasioned by the loss of this
young man, is likened unto poisoned
arrow, the shaft of which has deeply
pierced the heart of every true Ameri-
can citizen, and might we'll add, that
his untimely end not only calls for,
but demands, retributive justice.
It was the early ambition Of his life
to become soldier, but in the triumph
of this desire, the summons came and
the bugle blast that called him to arms.
has since reverberated back, in the
melody Of trumpet, summoning him
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shades of evening are gathering closely
round about us.
We have heard the reveille of the
morning and listened to the tattoo of
night and taps that once betokened
the extinguishment of lights, now
comes reverberating back as the her
aids of death.
Another decade and many of us will
have crossed the bar another score
of years and nearly or quite all OF us,
will have answered the roll call of eter-
nifty. Our mantles will soon fall upon
/ the shoulders of men who, like young
Devcrick, are willing to offer their
lives willing sacrifice upon the affairs
of their country.
The young man of today is to be the
hero of tomorrow, and for aught |
know, | may be looking into the face
of some young man who will some day
preside over the destinies Of this re-
public, and now in conclusion, let me
urge that you cling more closely to
the folds of Old Glory, observe the
mandates of the constitution. revere
the declaration, defend the Monroe
doctrine and imbibe more freely, the
spirit of the Lords prayer, the Ten
Commandments and Christs Sermon
on the Mount, for of these you will
have need in the perpetuity of good
government. and may God bless you
and your posterity, now and forever.
l wish it were possible for me to
draw aside. as it were, the veil of inn
mortality, for in so doing, l am sure
there would be waited back from our
departed comrade these words, 81
have fought the fight, have kept the
faith
Sure when thy gentle spirit fed,
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beyond the vale which separates all
earthly vision from the Paradise of
God. And now that he has fallen, his
place in the ranks will necessarily
have to be filled. He died at his post
OF duty and although, having gone out
from among US, the heroism of this
young man will live on forever
Why he was taken, do not know,
I cannot tell. God moves in myster-
ious way, His wonders to perform"
In this assembly, there are doubtless
those who survived the horrors Of the
great civil war. Permit me to say to
these gray haired old veterans, that
we are now going down the decline on
the other side. With you and me the
morning of life Is gone, the sombre
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To realms beyond the azure dome,
With outsrteched arms, Gods angels
said
Welcome to Heavens Home Sweet
Home"
Secretary OF NauD
Sends Coincidence
TO Foster Mother

The sorrowing heart of Mrs. Matfril-
da Bailey who in the sunset OF her life
took Frank Devorick under her
motherly protection and gave him a
home, which later he forsook to serve
his country, is somewhat appeased in
the manifestations Of feeling con-
veyed by Josephus Daniels, secretary
of the navy. kilograms of coincidence
for the loss of the life of the young
marine and one of notification Of send
ing the remains home for burial were
sent by Secretary Daniels whose words
of comfort will he cherished by the
saddened foster mother Of the young
hero, as long as she lives. Copies Of
these kilograms follow:
Washington, April %, 1914
Mrs Matilda Bailey,
Abba Iowa.
This mornings dispatches from
Vera Cruz, conveying the distressing
news that your step-son, Ordinary Sea.
man Frank Devorick gave his life for
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Who Died For His Country Vera Cruz is Buried
Foster Parents
Treasure Boys
Letter and Photo

among the treasures that Mr.. and
Mrs. "A. y. q. Bailey, foster parents of
Frank Devorick will cherish IN fond
memory OF the little lad who made his
nome with them before leaving for the
south to enter his countw's services
are the last letter and photo of the
boy sent but short time before his
death. Also a short letter from Rev
Y. b. Smith, head of the American
Home Finding association to Mr. and
Mrs. Bailey, giving little history OF
the boy.
The letter from~ Frank sent from
Fort au Prince, Haiti, where he had
Deen stationed with others on the n
). .. South Carolina, is just such a
note as young boy would write the
only parents he really knew. Among
the things 1t contains is the closing
remembrance to Mrs. Bailey, whom he
calls ny that most reverend name OF
mother He tells her that he is send.
ing her pillow cover. The picture
IS SHOWN elsewhere in the paper and
Is reproduced from small photo
taken IN Houston, Tex, and mounted
IN small gilt paper frame. The let.
| tiers follow:
Port au Prince, Haiti, April 10, 1914.
Dear Folks:
received your letter today and sure
was glad to hear from you am well
and getting along fine and hope you are
the same. This is the first mail we re.
ceived for month. All the boys are
sure glad to hear from civilized
place. This is bad place to be on
shore. lots of leprosy. BY the time
you receive this letter some money will
be there. There is danger of it
getting lost for it is coming from
Washington, D. c., and is fixed so can
draw but $11 month until next Jan.
uary which will be $3.50 year. They
don't know how long we will stay down
here. We started for the states and
got as far as Cuba and the America
consul sent a. wireless stating they
were fighting as soon as we left.
haven't got much time to write. We
got the mail at IL O'Clock and it goes
back at 3 O'Clock, so excuse my writ.
ling. Say hello to all the folks. Tell
mother l haven't forgotten her. am
sending her pillow top with pictures
Of al the ships on it.
Well 7 will close this time hoping
to hear from you soon.
Yours truly,
Frank Devorick. U. s =.
P. 81 was in such a hurry ing
this letter SO as to get it on this mail.
didn't care how. Write soon.
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his country yesterday. saddens all
America, as the tragedy brings gloom
into your house.
My feeling, and the feeling of the
president. to you in this sad hour, was
expressed by President Lincoln, when
on November 81. 1864, he wrote to
Mrs. Bixby, of Boston, whose five sons
gave their lives fighting under the
American flag:
al feel how weak and fruitless must
be any words of mine which should at
tempt to beguile you from a loss SO
overwhelming. But | cannot refrain
from rendering to you the consolation
that may be found in the thanks OF the
republic they died to save. | pray that
our Heavenly Father may assuage the
anguish of your bereavement, and
leave you only the cherished memory
Believe me,
of the loved and lost and the solemn
pride that must be yours to have laid
So costly a sacrifice upon the altar of
freedom"
Yours sincerely,
Josephus Daniels,
Secretary of the Navy
Washington, April %, 1914
Mrs Mathilda Bailey,
Abba, Iowa.
I extend deepest sympathy to you
in the/loss of your step-son Frank
Devorick in battle at Vera Cruz, Next
co, April 70. 1914 His patriotic cour-
age places his name on the nonor
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Rev. Jonathan Lee, pastor of the Fin
ley Avenue Baptist church Of South
Ottumwa delivered the funeral sermon
over Frank Devorick in the Blakesburg
Baptist church this afternoon Rev.
U. B. Smith of the American Home
Finding association was to have as
sisted in the services but is out Of the
city attending a convention and was
unable to reach home in time for the
funeral.
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and wife, Matilda A. Bailey. The ad.
dress of his own parents is not known
to us as the children were committed
to the association by Judge o. A. By
ington of Iowa City and parents
names are not on our records.
U. B. Smith.
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States remains of all naval dead.
About two weeks or more it is expect
ed will elapse before arrival at home
port from which body Of Frank Deyor-
lex, ordinary seaman, will be shipped
in accordance with your request. You
will be definitely advised by letter 50
soon as further information is re-
ceived.
w. C. Braisted
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Letter Of Rev. U. 3. Smith.

Letter Of Rev. U. 3. Smith.
Frank Devorick was born in John.
son county, Iowa, Sept. Is, 1896. Was
with brother, and three sisters com.
mitted to the care Of the American
Home Finding association, March Is,
1905, and after three years and five
months was placed with A. j. G. Bailey
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
HOUSE oF eoop SLOWS.

The orpheum was packed to the door last night by the amusement.lov. ing public to witness the usual good Sunday night show. The management has spared no expense to make this popular little play house the most at. tractiye in Juneau and has recently secured some excellent feature which will be shown twice week. Feature days will be Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Our features are all licensed plays and are from the General Film Co, from whom we have the exclusive right. Tonight the same show as last night, and includes Pathe Weekly, "A Race to New York" being the 11th of the What Happened to Marry series Entire change tomor- row night with the two-reel feature "The Battle for Freedom" ''"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
WICKERSHAM SAYS
 BILL NOT GOOD

WASHINGTON, Sept, 7.-The Alas. ka coal land leasing bill that passed the House of Representatives Satnr' day provides for the leasing of Alaska coal lands for a period of years the government to get two cents ton royalty for all the coal mined.
 Delegate James Wickersham. or Al, sska is displeased with the bill. and says he believes there will not be a single entry of coal land made under lt. but that 1t can be tried while the government is building a railroad in Alaska that will make 1t available, and if 1t does not work out, 1t can be amended.
 Senate win Try to Change 5lll.
 It is said that Senator Key Fittman, Senator George E. Chamberlain. and other Senators will endeayor to se- cure several amendments to the bill which will improve 1t.
 WIckersham on Way to Alaska.
 Delegate Wickersham left Wash ipston for Alaska immediately after tho passage of the coal leasing bill | ty the House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
COMING AND GOING ON
 THE STEAMER AL KI

The following passengers arrived on the Al.Ki yesterday: Mrs. Sam En. och, Mrs. M. Parish, Doris Parish. Er- win Parish, G. Collins. Mrs. Collins, Mrs. W. F. Britton, W. H. Harrison, Mrs. H. Treadcroft, B. Hun, Max Ruth, S. w. skarvoog, NJ. Benson and W. Katoll.
 Departing for the South this after noon the following named engaged passage from Juneau: Mrs. Mark Sa- bin, Charles Sabin. Alex Nystrom, J. w. Acklen, Miss Helen s. Blackwell, Mrs, Huno Hover, Mrs. Dunhan, Fred Cummins, G. c. Richards, Mrs. Rich. ards, Arthur Richards, Harry Siebart, A. Bruggeman. Arthur Dahlgren, and seven from Douglas.
 Beside the above the entire cannery crew from the Hoonah cannery is be. ing taken to Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
EXTRA TAX TO
 FALL ON LIQUOR

= WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-The Dem ocratlc members of the House ways and means committee have virtually agreed upon the commodies that are susceptible of taxation for the-pur- pose of producing the additional rev enues that will be required by the government on account of the re- ductions due from the decrease in importations on account of the war in Europe.
 It is prosposed that there shall be levied tax of 50 cents barrel on beer. two cents gallon on domestic wines, a tax on all proprietary medi- cines, distilled liquors and all soft drinks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
aEoRelA BRINGS MANY.

Tho Georgia arriving from Sitka and wayports brought the following passengers for Juneau: From Sitka Mrs. R. R. Welch, Mildred Welch, T. G. Davis, T. F. MeGraw. Mike An ich, o. M. Kettleby, Mrs. D. Abrams, Henry States, c. NJ. McGrath; from sitka Hot Sprlngs-Mrs. W. E. No we'll and children, Mrs. D. Lausberg; from Tenakee-A. B. Clark, Mrs. Clark, Miss Carter; from Gypsum Albert Montarl, John Pertain, James Pitt; from Excursion Inlet - Fred Monet; from Funter-J. N. Steffgen, T. P. Shaw, Michael Dawson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
FIRE
 ON LACKING YACHfFFI

SEATTLE, Sept 7,:ZTelegrams re- ceiyseed ceess ed. from from San Francisco say that the yacht, Cyprus, owned by Col. D.. c. JacklIng, the Alaska gold mine op, orator, was fired upon from the Vic. toria Notifications when she tried to enter Esquimalt without first having secured the consent of the Admiralty. Afosrward the yacht was permitted to dock. and her officers were dined at the navy yard. The yacht then proceeded to San Francisco.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
CHARLES W. CARTER
 WINS TRuEsDELL MEDAL

Former Mayor Charles w. Carter is wearing good natured smile and the Truesdell medal this morning as re- suit of his good shooting on the Jun eau Gun club range at the regular Sunday shoot held yesterday. He won on score of 21 against Lynch's 20 in the shoot-off following a tie at 25 in which Carter had handicap of 4 and Lynch 2.
 Other good scores were as follows: Carrigan 24, handicap 5; Waldron IF, handicap 4 Bishop l9, handicap 10; Mcbride 21, handicap 5; Fisher 19, handicap l; King IS, handicap ?.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
LEAVING ON mARlposA.

The following took passage on the Mariposa leaving for the South this morning: For Seattle-Frank H. Page, w. w. Casey, Jr., F. R. Wilcox, Mrs. D. 0. Abrams. J. Karsner Antone Holdre, Nels Lee, Miss N. Blomquist, Harold Kivog, John Dougherty, w. Hartwen, Thomas s. Cole, Ralph D. Healy and Mrs Healy, B. L. Thomp- son, Tracy Hope and Mrs. Hope; for Wrangell-N. Carl H. G. Shaw; for Ketchikan = Hans Reiter, John W. Stedman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
STAR SPANGLED BANNER"
 CELEBRATION BEGINS

BALTIMORE. Md, Sept IT. The festival in celebration of the centenlal Of the American National Anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner" and of the defense of Baltimore against the British land and naval force during the War of 1872, was begun here Sat urday. It will continue for week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
WHoRF DEFENDING COAL
 PROPERTY IN ALASKA

SEATTLE, Sept. 7.-E. c. Whorf, of Alaska, secured a temporary re. straining order Saturday to prevent the executors of the estate of the late Julius Redelsheimer from busting him from the control of the stock of which he ayers was entrusted to Redelshei- mer only temporarily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07

DOUGLAS, Sept 7-Miss Boyle, one of the teachers of the Douglas public school, arrived from her home in Cordova on the Mariposa last night.
 James Bullard. an old timer in the North, has arrived on the Island, and is helping on the interior fnishings of the Island Hotel.
 Hereafter the meetings of the AL aska Labor Union will be held on Tuesday evenings instead of Friday evenings as has been the custom in the past.
 Today being Labor Day, the Cath olio Parochial school is having a holi- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
TREADWELL NOTES.
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TREADWELL, Sept. 7.-Tonight is regular bowling night at the Club.
 A store house for materials to be used in the construction of the addi- tion to the power plant has been built on the edge of the building site.
 Mrs. David Landsberg arrived from the sltka Hot Springs on the last trip of the Georgia.
 Stub" Kerry left last night on the Mariposa for Seattle where he will resume bis studies at the University.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
BENEDICT XV IS
 CROWNED POPE

ROME, Sept. 7.-The coronation of Pope Benedict Xv occurred yesterday in the Sistine chapel. Later the Pope received American Cardinals Gibbons, Farley and o'Connell in private audi ence.
 The Pope will hold his first consis- tory tomorrow, when, 1t Is said, two new cardinals will be announced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
BIG THREE REEL FEATURE
 AT LYRIC THEATRE TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, Sept. "A three-reel Ffeature of more than ordinary inter est will be shown at the Lyric tonight. The title of the picture is the "Bawler- out" and Is the story of woman who is employed by the loan sharks for the purpose of exposing those who refuse to pay the interest or principal on loan.
 Another excellent picture will be the Kings Officer"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
SPECIAL FERRY TONIGHT.

There will be a special ferry leav- ing Juneau at 12:45 tonight to accom- modate those who celebrate Labor Day in Juneau from neighboring cities. The special trip will include Douglas, Treadwell and Thane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
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MARINE NOTES
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 The J. B. Stetson is expected to ar rive from the South at midnight and will sail on return trip before noon tomorrow.
 The Al.Ki was scheduled to sail for the South this afternoon. The Jefferson is expected from the South tomorrow.
 The Princess May is expected from the South tomorrow.
 The Admiral Evans sails from se- attle tomorrow.
 The City of Seattle sailed for the South last night.
 The Mariposa sailed for the South this morning.
 The Humboldt sails from Seattle to- morrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
BUILDING ON MERIT.

We are fitted with the most mod ern apparatus for testing sight. Add to this equipment thorough knowledge of the eye, gained by years of study and experience in fitting glasses. We claim your consideration on merit.
 ALASKA OPTICAL co.
 Opposite Alaska supply.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07

Mrs. Mark Sabin and sons, Harry and Charles, took passage on the AL Kl today for Seattle From Seattle they will proceed to Portland where the boys will attend school this winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
BIG GAME HUNTERS
 COMING ON JEFFERSON

Carl Casey and party of big game hunters will arrive on the Jeff ferson for the purpose of devoting some weeks to the sport in this sec, ton of Alaska. Arrangements have been made to secure Capt. E, D. Beat tie and the Grubstake II to transport them from pointtl- -to pSii1ntt pSSSint as condl- .uOns warrant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
NoN.PARTIsAN HEADQUARTERS
 SECURED IN DECKER BLDG

The non-partisan central committee has engaged rooms in the Decker building which will become headquar- ters for the present campaign which is to be directed from Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07

Girl wanted for general house work, Mrs. Jas. Daniels, 75Gs The Pines, Treadwell. 9.7-tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07

FOR RENT-three partly furnish. ed rooms with bath. Terms moderate. See Hugh Tracy, 9-7-Ot
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
NORTH SEA MINE BLOWS
 UP BRITISH CRUISER

LONDON, Sept. 7.-The Brit
 . !sh cruiser Pathfinder was . blown up by a mine in the
 . North sea. The paymaster was . killed. and the commander and . six junior and two petty otii. . cers are missing.
 . The Pathfinder was a small . cruiser of 2940 tons. armed with ten 12-pounders. She was built in 1905.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07

Miss Helen S. Blackwell is pas seuger aboard the Al.Ki enroute to Seattle,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
JUNEAU OBSERVES
 LABOR DAY

Labor Day Is being universally op- served by the people of Juneau today except those who are compelled by circumstance to work or attend to af- fairs. Business houses generally were closed all day and Q small number having special lines of business kept open a portion of the day. All of the Federal and Territorial offices observed the day, including the dis. trict court. The only evidence of la bor of any consequence is among the Democratic delegations who are gath cred in Juneau for the purpose of naming Democratic legislative tick ct.
 Grand san In Evening.
 The holiday win be celebrated this evening by grand ball In Jaxon's rink which is being given by the Ju- neau band. Great preparations have been made for this event and there Is every evidence that tremendous crowd will be in attendance. An ex' cellent orchestra under the able di' rectlon of Prof sumpf has been en- gagged to furnish music, and members of the band will serve on the various committees to the end that all who are present will enjoy themselves. A spe- cial ferry esrvice has been engaged to carry the people of Douglas, Tread. well, and Thane home after the ball is over. This ferry will leave Juneau at 12:30,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07
PASSENGER SHIP BLOWN
 UP.

. LONDON, Sept. 7.-The Will
 . son passenger liner Runo, with
 ; 500 passengers on board, was
 p blown up by a mine in the , North sea. Twenty lives were 2 lost.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-07

YOUNG WOMAN -- wishes work whore she can so home evenings. Mrs. Bezzio, Gen. Del. Juneau. 9.7-3t