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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
Black Man is Tortured to Death at
Stake. ~
He InPLICA1Es ANOTHER NEGRO
Women at Execution-PIeas Of the
Victim That He Be Killed at Once
Ignored and Shrieks Are Cheer.
ed-southern Vengeance. ~,

Longview. Texas, May ga man
hunt, which had been in progress
since last Saturday, ended at Lansing
Switch, near here, in the slow torture
and final burning at the stake of Dud-
ley Morgan, colored, who assaulted
Mrs. Mckee, wife of a section fore
man at the scene of the crime. The
woman was present at the execution.
Woman Identifies Prisoner.
The prisoner was identified by Mrs.
Mckee and several negroes who work
ed on the section with Morgan. Mrs.
Mckee said they had the right man,
and the negro was escorted by about
200 men, armed with rifles, to the place
of execution. AS he was chained to
The stake he made statement in
which he implicated another negro,
Franklin Heard, saying Heard was to
get part of the money which to be
stolen.
Morgan confessed to having COM
mitted the crime, and after he had
been chained securely to the stake
or rail, with his hands and legs free,
the members of the mob began to take
railroad ties from a fire already start
ed. First they burned out his eyes.
Then they held the red hot and burn.
ing timbers 10 his neck, and after
wards burned his clothes off.
Crowd Demands Slow Death.
The negro screamed in agony. The
torture continued. while the crowd
clamored for slow death, and the
negro writhing and groaning, begged
piteously to be shot. Mrs. Mckee was
brought to the scene in a carriage, ac
companied by four other women, ant
an effort was made to get the carriage
close enough for her to see the negro
z The crowd was so dense, however
that this was impossible.
Persons held each other on ~theil
shoulders, taking turn about looking
at the awful sight. The negro's heaC
finally dropped and the ties We're piled
around and over him. In half ain houl
only the trunk of his body remained
Grewsome Souvenirs Sought. =.
AS soon as the heat would permit
the crowd with long sticks began (
search for relics. Parts Of the skull
and body We're gathered up by some
and carried away. AS the fire diet
down the crowd took the two men who
4 cduSnI Tie negro dH unelu Cnem OVel
their heads. while they held their rifle.
in their hands and were photograph
I ed
From the time the first fire was ap
piled to the negro's body until the dy
ing embers alone were left the crowt
yelled and cheered for the men wht
had chased the negro.
Husband Applies the Match.
Section Foreman Mckee, husband o
the woman assaulted, applied thu
match to the faggots.
Many women We're present from the
surrounding country. but owing to thu
great crush they had little opportun
ity to see the negro until the heat
forced the crowd to widen the circl,
and the flames leaped over him.
The railroads brought crowds tt
Longyiew Junction, where they board
ed the fast train. which does not ordi
narily stop at Lansing. The enginee
was forced, at the point of rifle, t,
stop at the scene of the lynching, how
ever, and the mob disembarked.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
PEACE MATTER OF HOURS.
English Government, However, De.
clines to Commit Itself.

London, May 26.-Those persons ex-
pecting definite announcement re-
garding peace in South Africa. on the
reassembling of parliament this after
noon were disappointed, as Govern
ment Leader Balfour declined to
make any forecast" as to when the
government would be able to make a
statement. Although Balfour declined
to commit himself publicly there is no
doubt whatever in government circles
that a definite proclamation of peace
is only question of hours.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
PRIEsTLEY is PRESIDENT.
Physicians Also Choose Sioux City as
Next Place of Meeting.

Des Moines, May 23.-The Iowa
State Medical society has chosen Sioux
City as the next place OF meeting and
selected the following officers:
President. t. Priestley, Des
Moines; first vice-president, VIM. Jip.
son. Sioux City; second vice-pfesident
C. 7. Wahrcr, Keokuk; secretary, "
L. Tuyncr Council Bluffs; assistant
secretary, w w. Dean. Sioux City;
treasurer. w. B. Small Waterloo. Grus
tees, Gershom H. Hill, independence
and j. C. Miller. New London. Dr. d
C. Brcckman of Ottumwa was made q
member of the committee ON leeisia-
ton and Dr.. A. Q. Williams, also OF OF
tumwa, was placed en- the committee
on neurology.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
WILL HOLD sEssloN.
Board Of Examiners for Posit;ons in
Mines to Meet Here Coon.

The state board Of examiners of ap-
piicants for Permits TO act as mine
foreman and niue engineers will meet
at the Ballingall hotel in this city
June 1a for une purpose of examining
any who wish to try for commissions
The new board, recently appointed by
Governor A. B. Cummins, consists OF
the following well known miners and
mine owners of The state: Harry
Booth of Knoxville, president; John
Caldwell OF Seymour, secretary: D. C.
Phillips of Hiteman. treasurer; Ed
ward Grey CT Des Moines. and John
Owen of Beacon
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
DERBY BEING RUN TODAY.
Four Horses in Track Event in Gin
cnrati.

Cincinnati. May 26.-The Latonia
Jockey club opened its spring meeting
here today with the Latolia derby. as
the. leading event Only four horses
are to Compete, they being South
Trimble, Martin Burke, Abe Frank and
Harry New South Tumble and Mar
tin Burke are even favorites with Abe
Frank next and Harry New, as last
choice. The track is in excellent con
dition.
Another contestant was added to-
day to the derby. Lou Woods makes
the total number OF starters five.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
William MoBee and Dave Chesser
Leave Eldon Quietly.
PRIED PADDOCK FROM THE DOOR
Had Been Arrested for Infraetion of
the Game Laws But Didn't Like the
Place and Left-other News From
Elden,


Eldon, May 2e.-(special. .)--William
McBee and Dave Chesser. two men
we'll known in police circles in Ottum-
wa, broke Jail in this city Saturday az.
ternoon and made good their escape
from the city. They We're arrested fer
illegal fishing ia the Des Moines river,
and FOR selling and expo.ing for sale
fish not OF the size required by ,aw.
They We're confined in the city Jail but
sometime during the afternoon they
effected their escape. which fact was
discovered in the evening. An iron
bar, which must have been handed to
the men from outside the building,
was used to pry the lock from The door.
Just to make the affair the more com
plete. probably, they took the lock
which had for time deprived them OF
their liberty. 1t is thought that they
went up the river to OttuiMwa III to
some point near there
McBce was recently released from
Jail in Ottumwa, having been Confined
awaiting trial fer larceny 1t was
learned before the case came to trial
that the Indictment was defective in
technical point and the man was ae-
cordingly released. However, the mat
ter will be again submitted to the
grand jury at the next term OF court.
Chesser is i5herman and is known
in Ottnaws as meme too anxious to
avoid dishonesty that will pay.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27

PREsBYTERIANs GO WEST.
Will Hold the Next General AssembI,
in Los Angeles.

New York, May 2e-The commits
sioners to the Presbyterian general
assembly decided today to hold the
California. There vas a lively con-
test for the honor between Cleveland,
Ohio, and Los Angeles.
The assembly acted adversely on
the overture from the presbytery at
Los Angeles requesting the ministers
coming from the southern Presbyte-
rian church to be honorably retired
with the same privileges as if they
had served always with the church
under the general assembly.
The Presbyterian general assembly
adjourned sine die.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
AGAINST ASSET CURRENCY.

Iowa Bankers Resolve Also Against
Branch Banking.
Des Moines, May 23.-The Iowa
state Bankers association adopted res,
olutions condemning asset currency
and the branch system of banking. 1t
was discussed at great length, but was
finally adopted, The association was
practically unanimous against both as
set currency and branch banking.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
NO BALLOT BOX SUFFERS.
New York Men Not Convicted of All.
lceed Crime.

Philadelphia, May 26. Samuel Salt
er, Joseph d. Rogers, Clarence Mes
ser Harry McCabe and James T. Shee-
han, who Were indicted for ballot box
stufing in connection with the cleo
tion in November, 1899, were found
guiltless by a jury today. At the time
OF the alleged crime, Salter was dep
uty coroner of this city. Rogers, Nc
,Cabe and sheehan held federal posi-
tions in Washington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
IOWA PEOPLE ARE BITTEN.

Two Van Buren County Men Invest in
Alleged Fake Mining Scheme.
Des Moines. May 26-It has devel-
.oped during the trial of Letson Bailett
on the charge of using the mails to de-
fraud. that A. G. Fellows of Milton and
G. A Moore, g Van Buren, county farm
er. invested in Bailett's mining
schemes. Fellows was caught for
S112.5o and Moore for $24.50. 1t is
alleged that Bailetts mines were
fraudulent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
loWAN TO SUE HoTELkEEpER.
Was Elected From Room in the Kirk.
wood House in Des Moines.

Cedar Falls, May 26.-(Special. III.
N. Sillman, cashier of the State Bank
of Cedar Falls, has signified his inten-
tion of suing the proprietors of the
kirkwood hotel, Des Moines Mi.
Sillman alleges that while attending
the bankers convention in the capital
city he was thrown out of his room by
the night clerk because he would not
share his bed with another guest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
STUDENTS ARRESTED.
Much Grief Follows in Wake cf Stud
eat's Criticism.

Chicago, May 26.-Sixteen of the
most prominent students in the North
western University at Evanston were
arrested today charged with disorder
ly conduct. assault and battery and
resisting the police. They were re-
leased on bonds to appear tomorrow.
The trouble started with the hazing
Friday night of George Tilroe a ju-
nior, who had criticised the athletic
ability of some of the Northwestern's
best men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
SAVERS NOT IMPROVED.

Governor Of Texas Has Been Confined
in Bed for Week.
Austin, Tex, May 26.-The condition
of Gov. Sayers is not improved He
has been confined to his bed for week
with fever, and it is feared that it may
develop into a serious illness.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
INDIAN BILL WILL BE Low.

President Roosevelt viii Sign Meas
ure in Interest of Red Men.
Washington, May 26-The Presi-
dent today informed a number of sen
ators, who, called upon him, that he
would sign the Indian appropriation
bill. some of the objections he had to
it having been met by special legisla-
tion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Matters Concerning lowans at the Ma
tionai Capital.

Washington. May 26.-The following
Iowa pensions have been granted; :;
Levi Callahan, Villisca, $40; Asa B.
Pork, Indianola. $12; Bennett f. Lu-
harty, Mt Ayr, sS; Volney Ornduff, Ba-
tavia, S12.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
HER HAIR Her DEATH.

Girls Trcsses Catch in Fence and Is
Cause of Her Drowning.
Dows, May 26.-While crossing the
Iowa river one-half mile east of this
place, Miss Allie Graves was drowned
She was attempting to ford the river
with horse and buggy. The latter
upset throwing Miss Graves out Her
hair caught in a barb wire fence and
held her under the water When res
cue6 life was extinct
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
IOWA sHENDs s45s 575.
State Beard of Control Uses Appropri.

State Beard of Control Uses Appropri-
ations for improvements.
Des Moines. Mas 26.-The state
board of control has made plans for
the immediate expenditure OF s456,575
on new, state institutions. divided as
follows: Anamosa, $44.052; Eldora,
pendence, SCI, 500; Mt. ::,estaoiininin
$10,350; Mitchellville, s16,65o indie
pendence,.. SCI, 500; Mt Pleasant, $751;
ESQ Clarinda, S51,5o0; Ft. Madison,
$4,000; Vinton, $7,7oo; Council Bluffs,
s3,10o; Glenwood, $69,575; MARSHALL
town, $4,000; Davenport, s43,2OO.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
New Hampshire Senator Wants an
Investigation.
NOTHING Is DONE WITH RESOLUTION
Discussion on the Subject Was Brief
philippines Bill Taken Up-House
Agrees TO Conference Reports on
Two Bills

Washington, May 26.-Gallingher of
New Hampshire today offered resolu-
tion providing that the judiciary SEN
ate committee should make an 'Inves-
tigation into the subject of lynchings
with view to ascertaining whether
there is any remedy for them" After
a brief discussion the resolution went
over. The Philippine bill was then
taken up, Patterson of Colorado, speak
Ing in opposition to it.
House.
In the house today the conference
reports on the agricultural appropria-
tion and the urgent deficiency bills
We're agreed to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
FARMER ENDS EXISTENCE.
Blows His Brains Out While Tempora
rly Insane.

Burlington, May 26,-John Lavine,
farmer residing about one and one
half miles west . of Kingston in this
county, is dead by his own hand
While temporarily insane he blew his
brains out.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
BUY TERMINALS FOR s5oo,ooo.
Rock Island Gets Lard fer Tracks In
to Kansas Cit.

Kansas City. Mo. Jrr ., ,.-Tha
Rock lslard Co hss bought prop sty
ia this west bottoms and is nesotiatiEg
for more SO as to reach the Union de-
pot over its own tracks. II is said that
nearly $5oo,oo0 will be expended for
land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
GETS HONORABLE MENTION.

ottumwa photographer Recognized at
Contest in Des Molnes.
Des Moines, May 23.-Photographer
Charles Pierce, OF Ottumwa, received
honorable mention for pictures exhi
bited at the state photographers con,
yention now in session in this city
The first prize was won by Townsend
of Muscatine.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
RAILROAD MAA PROMOTED.
Msatcr Meehsnie Of Ilineis Central
shors at N,terlcs is Boosted.

Waterloo. May (sncei.l.)-
Fred l.. Place. master mechanic of
the Illinois Central railroad shops at
Waterloo. has been promoted 30 the
same position in the principal snor OF
the system at Burnside Mr.. Place
will be succeeded by G.. w. Smith. OF
the Santa Fe re-d.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
BRYAN FOR JOHNSON.
Representatives of Popuiist Wing of
Democrats Confer.

Chicago, May 26.- William ]. Bry-
an and Mayor Tom L. Johnson of
Cleveland held four hours confer
,ence yesterday the outcome of which
is thai Mayor Johnson will have Mr..
Bryan's aid in seeking the presidential
nomination in 1904.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
TOOK FATAL DIVE.

Railroad Man Plunges to
Death in the River.
Davenport, May 26.-Thomas Don.
nelly, member of the Milwaukee
railroad fense repairing gang, whose
home is in Caraghar, Ohio, dove from
the high bridge across the Wapsie riv-
er at Noel station. He struck a snag
in the stream and was instantly killed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
rArrive at Niaelara1EaIls.

Niagara Falls. May 26.-The French
commission arrived here shortly after
8 O'Clock and Immediately took car
riages for drive to points OF interest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
COLLEGE PRESIDENT ILL.
: oberlin Has

John Henry Rarrows of oberIin Has
Pneumonia.
Obeclin, Ohio May 26.-President
John Henry Barrows, D. D., of Oberlin
college, is dangerously ill of pleuro-
pneumoaia at his home here
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
FAST RUN OF WABASH TRAIN.
Makes Record of Ninety-seven Miles
in Eiahty.Eiaht Minutes.

Detroit, Mich, May 26.-Engineer
William Tuck, with engine No. Gil of
the Wabash railroad, drawing four
coaches, made record-breaking run
from Montpelier, o., to this city, a dis
tance of ninety-seven miles in SS min
MOS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
SUDDEN DEATH FROM FRlaHr.

keosauqua Woman Expires From
Heart Trouble Brought on by Scare.
keosauqua, May 22.--Mrs, John
Brown Of this place, aged about 10
years. died suddenly yesterday OF
heart trouble caused by fright from
aFyvaIsfes rslt 81 hgtttiiing dufing the
storm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
E. M. BLACK DEAD.
An Eminent Missouri Jurist Sucournbs
to Paralysis.

Kansas City. Mo. May a6.--Judge
Francis NJ Black. one of the hest
known iurists i'll Missouri, is dead at
his home. T1o Woodland avenue, OF
paralysis. Death was almost instan-
taneous
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
BIG STRIKE YER.
Five Thousand Me own Tools
and Stop =.
VI: r..
own Tools

Denver, May 2b.-l thousand I'M
ion men employed in the building
trades struck this morning causing
practically a total stoppage of building
operations. The strike is inaugurated
for the purpose of. aiding the wood
workers who struck two weeks ago in
an effort to secure an eight-hour day
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
BOY CUT TO PIECES.
Is Run Down by Train at Brooklyn
and Fatally Injured.

Brooklyn; May 26, William E. Sum
mers, boy IS years OF age. a resident
of Grinnall, Was run down by a tfalS611f
in this city and literally cut to pieces
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
eRocERs UNDER ARREST.

Clerks Union Causes Trouble for Mus.
catine Merchants,
Muscatine, May ESPECIALLY -
The clerks union in this city has caus-
ed the arrest of two grocers on the
charge of opening their places of bust
ness on Sunday. The grocers threat
en- to close sixty-three other places
next Sunday as a retaliatory measure.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
IoWAM is PROMOTED.
Made Chief of Division in the Postof
flee Department.

Washington, u. c., May 2s.-(spe-
cial. Captain w. S. Belden. of Sioux
City, was today promoted from clerk
ship at $1,000 per annun. IN the Office
of the auditor of the war department,
to be chief of division in the post
office department at a salary of $4,000
He takes charge Monday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
osKALoosA MAN DIES.
Old Resident Is Stricken With Apo
plexy Last Niaht.

Oskaloosa. May 26.-(special) y,
Justice of the Peace George Baugh
died suddenly of apoplexy last night.
He was mayor OF Oskaloosa for ten
years and was familiarly known as
Long George"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
MURDERS SWEETHEART.
Carpenter Kills Young Woman and
Ends His Own Life.

South Bend. Ind, May 22.--Jehn w.
Cherry, aged 81 years, carpsnrsr shot
and killed his sweetheart, Suzanne
Kecksemeti, 16 years old, early this
morning and then killed himself. No
reason is known for the traessg. hsss,
the couple evidently planned to die to-
gether, .::+.-... !
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
CHANGE OF VENUE TAKEN.
Case Against Wr1. A!bertscn for hi

Case Against Wr1. A!bertscn for liie.
gal Fishing Continued.
The ease of VIM. Albertson, on the
charge of illegal FISHING came un this
afternoon for trial in the court Of Jus
tice o. L. Canpbell. A chanee OF
venue Has taken to Justice j A. Bal
lard's court. and the ease was contin-
ued until Wednesday. May Is.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
AARe COAL GOES ye.

Price Raised in New York City Over
81 Per Ton.
New York, May 26.-The retail
essAsesst antisasits coal for desayssy 10
this city was raised today from s6.35
Ito $3.50 per ton ..-E. - = 49,.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
CANNOT ASSIGN WAGES.
Mans Wife Must Agree to Assignment,
of Salary.

Des Moines, May 26.-Judge Prouty
decided Saturday that mans wages
We're personal property, and as such
could not be assigned to creditor
without his wife's' name being attach
ed to the document
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
ToLsTol HAS TYPHOID FEVER.

Eussian Novelist and Reformer Again
Reported Seriously III.
Yalta. Russia, May 26.-Count Tol.
stoi is again seriously i'll. this time
With typhoid fever.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
RELIEF FOR TIE SUFFERERS.

Victims of Flood.
Decorah, May ga citizens fund
for the sufferers has been raised
amounting to $4,000 and the philan-
thropic work is still in progress. The
total loss by Wednesdays flood is es-
timated at from 100000 to 100000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
CRUSHED BY AN ENGINE.
Passenger agent for Chicago G Alton
Road Hurt.

Springfield, ILL.,. May 26-Disney
Taylor city passenger and ticket
agent of the Chicago & Alton railroad,
was probably fatally injured today
while crossing the Baltimore & Ohio
tracks. A freight engine backed into
him, crushing him seriously.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
NEGRO LYNcHEo IN MISSOURI
Sheriff and Deputies Put UP an unsu,
cessful FIGHT Against Mob.

Paris, Mo-, May 26.-A mob broke in
to the Jail here yesterday after a des
perata fight, in which the sheriff and
deputies were injured, secured Abe
Withrop, the negro who killed young
William Grow last month, and lynch,
ed him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
MCCORMICK NAMED.
Illinois Man Made Ambassador to Aus
tria.Hungary.

Washington, May 26.-The Presi.
dent today nominated Robert S. Nc
Corn,ick of Illinois to be ambassador
to Austria Hungary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
FRENcHMEN zee SIGHTS.
Rochambesu Party lake in Niagara
Falls and Other Points.

Buffalo,May 26--!The official commits
sion which represented the French
government at the unveiling of the
statue of Rochambeau, arrived here
at 8 o'clock this morning on special
train. Later the party left for Mia
gara Falls.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
COTTON MILLS OPEN.

All in One Southern District Except
One Starts Up.
Augusta, Ga, May 26.-All the cot
ton mills in the augusta district start
ed this morning with the exception OF
the King mill. Every one has full
complement of bands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
MILLIONAIRE DIES.

Leading Citizen OF Rock Island Passes
Away.
Davenport May 90 Especial -
James Frank Robinson, a millionaire,
a leading citizen Of Rock Island and
.wddeiy known in business circles, died
this morning after lingering Illness.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
Six MEET DEATH IN A TORNADO.
Furious Windstorm Works Havoc in
.. Union. S. C..

Union, S. c., May 26.--Six people
were killed and several injured by a
tornado which swept over this section
pf the site rs 4 o'clock Yesterday af
Eernoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-27
FELL OUT OF BED AND DROWNED
Queer Death of colored Porter in a
Chicago Saloon.

Chicago May 26.-Frederick White,
a negro porter in a West Side saloon,
fell out of bed Sunday morning and
rolled down fight OF steps into the
flooded basement of his boarding
house where he was drowned. His
body was not discovered until late yes
terday.