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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
Servia in Turkish Peninsula
Has Experienced Many
Expulsions of Rulers.
SWEPT BY MANY WARS
Belgrade on Great Commercial Way
Between Austria and Turkey-Edu-
cation Compulsory and Religion I'm
restricted.

Servia, the country whose rulers
southeastern Europe within the limits
of European Turkey, though politically
it is entirely free from that country
Surrounded by Austria, Turkey, Rou
mania and Bulgaria, it has been in
cluded in the wars and Instructions
that have for the past centuries surged
back aHA forth across that part of
Europe.
Under Roman Rule.
In the earliest times this country
was inhabited by the Thracians. 1t
was subiugated by the Romans in the
early Christian era; fell under the
Bazantine rulers; later taken from
them by Avars; the latter were driven
from the land in 636 by the Emperor
Heraclius.
Gained independence.
From 1043 to 1850 1t was able to maintain
Its independence. In the latter year the
Turks under Sultan Mahmud thoroughly
subjugated the country. Instructions from
1915 to 1920 resulted in independence of
this country.
overthrew Three Dynasties.
In 1885, 1912 and again in 1889 the people
revolted and overthrew their sovereignsA
The ruler who was last night killed was
the fifth of his dynasty founded by Obre-
movie. the successful leader of the insurrec-
tion which terminated In 1920.
Constitutional Monarchy.
BY the constitution proclaimed In 1889,
the executive power of the. government Is
vested in the king. assisted by a council
of eight ministers, who are individually
and collectively held responsible to the ma
tlon.
The legislative authority rests In the SOW
ereign and the national assembly. The state
assembly, which is a continuous body. acts
as auditor, examines and authorizes the
projects of laws and extraordinary loans
The selection of the ordinary and great ma
tional assembly is made by popular vote =.
of the people, every male Servian over Il
years of age, having paid direct taxes, be-
ing allowed to vote.
The Capital City.
Belgrade, the capital and a fortified city,
is located at the confluence of the Danube
and Save rivers near the Austrian bound
ary. 1t is one of the strongest places in
the continent and on the commercial thor
oughfare between Austria and Turkey. 1t
is considered the key to Hungary and has
been the object of fierce contention between
the Austrians and the Turks.
Religion and Education.
The state religion is the Greek church
through there is unrestricted liberty of wor-
shin. Elementary education is compulsory.
however, nearly 90 per cent of the popula-
tion are unable to read and write.
Servia is an agricultural country, Its soil
beinp adapted to all the ordinary cereals.
| Cattle, sheep and hogs are raised and ex-
| ported. Its mineral resources are consider
able though little developed. Manufactures
are of little Importance and its commerce
is largely restricted to neighboring coun-
tries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
CALIFORNIA MYSTERY SOLVED.
Alleged Murderer of Woman Makes a
Full Confession.

Oakland, CAL. June 11.-Victor Wal
kerez, the alleged murderer of Miss
Elizabeth Leroy, who has been placed
in prison here, has made a full con-
fession, which corrohorates in the main
the story told by the Ross woman.
His full name is Victor Burchard
Launcelot Walkerez. He is a native of
Mount Jayce, Pa, and 26 years old.
He enlisted in the army as Victor Wal
ker. A brother resides in Michigan
City, Ind, and brother at Buffalo.
His mother lives at Cleveland.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
0NsCUP COURSE
American Yachts in Contests
Where Big Race Will be
Sailed.


New York, June 1.-THE Reliance,
the Constitution and the Columbia
started at 12:15 this afternoon over
the ocean course off Sandy Hook, Is
miles to windward and return, in a
12-knot southeast breeze.
The Cup Course.
The course is the same as will be
sailed over during the cup races. The
Constitution led over the starting line
by IL seconds, the Reliance being IA
second ahead of the Columbia.
The Reliance Ahead.
The Columbia took the lead soon after the
start, but did not hold it long. The Rell-
nnce was soon ahead from the Highlands.
The first yacht and turned the mark four
and half minutes anead of the second
boat. The third boat was six minutes In
the rear.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
HITS STOCKHOLDERS.
Those Who Had Interests in Defunet
Bank are Sued.

Trenton, N. j., June l1.-Suit has
been instituted in the United States
court against the stockholders of the
wrecked First National bank of As
bury Park for the collection of an as.
sessment of S59 on each share of
stock to meet the deficit due the de-
positors. The suit was brought by
the receiver of the bank under the
federal statutes making stockholders
of national banks responsible for dou.
bic the amount of their stock in case
of bank failure.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
BANKS CLOSE DOORS.
President Alabama Institution FIees
Shortage of $175,ooo.

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Bessemer, Ala, June 11.-The >
doors of the Bessemer bank and y
the Bank of Commerce failed TO =
open this morning as the result of
the shortage and supposed flight
of r. j. CornWeIl, the president of
the first named bank. The liabil- .
tiles of the two banks are about =
$275,ooo, with assets of about $780,
1000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
RISK LIVES TO SAVE.
One Man Killed and TWO Injured in
Runaway Accident.

Chicago, June 11.-Patriek Mclaughlin, a
railroad fiagmen, was killed instantly in at
tempting to save the life of a 16-year-old
boy yesterday afternoon, and John Lynch
narrowly escaped death in stopping runo-
way horse, which was about to collide with
car crowded with women and children re-
turning from a picnic. In the buggy was
George Brackle, who was seriously injured
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
ApJuDegD OF uNsouND MIND

Jury Returns Verdict In Case of Moses
Fowler Chase.
Fowler, Ind, June 1.-THE jury to-
day returned verdict that Moses
F6wler Chase was person of unsound
mind and a resident of Tippecaone,
Lafayette county, Indiana
Victory for Father.
A guardian will be appointed for
Young Chase this afternoon. The yer.
dict is victory for Chase's father.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
MENACE TO PEACE.

So the Servian Tragedy is Regarded
In France.
Paris. June 1.-THE French govern
ment official today said: 1'The bloody
deeds of last night at Belgrade form
the most pressing menace to the gener-
al peace of Europe that has happened
in many years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
MAN AND MONEY DISAPPEAR.
Earmhand Relieved of $3.50 Supposed
Iy by Roommate.

Grinnell, June 11.-Cullen Gregory, q
farm hand working on the John Goodfellow
farm, was relieved last night of $3.50, sup
posedly by a roommate, Charlie Knodle,
who has been working with him about three
weeks. at any rate Knodle and the money
disappeared during the night and no trace
of either can be found.
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Gained independence.

From 1043 to 1850 1t was able to maintain
Its independence. In the latter year the
Turks under Sultan Mahmud thoroughly
subjugnted the country. Insurrections from
1915 to 1920 resulted in Independence of
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c., R. i. & P. BRAKEMAN KILLED
VIM. Eishel Meets Death While Coup

Wm. Eishel Meets Death While Coup.
ling Cars at West Liberty.
West Liberty, June 11.-William
Eishel of Rock Island, brakeman on
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
railroad, was instantly killed here. He
was coupling cars and was caught
between the bumpers, breaking his
arms in numerous places and crush,
ing his body.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
RETURN FROM CLEVELAND.

President Roosevelt Reaches Washing
ton After Attending Wedding.
Washington, June IL. President
Roosevelt arrived here from Cleveland
this afternoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
GOES TO EUROPE.

Senator Depew Starts on Trip to Eng
land and Continent.
New York, June 11.-senator and Mrs.
Chauncey NJ. Depew, accompanied by the
senator's son, sailed yesterday on the St.
Paul for Liverpool. They Will visit London
ard Paris before their return.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
TWO STUDENTS DROWNED.
Louis Grady and Philip Walker Q
Iowa City Lose Their Lives.

s. s. y y - #*#
= Iowa City, June 11.-Louis
* Grady and Philip Walker, two =
s. high school students, are suppcs-
* ed to have been drowned today in
s the Iowa river near this city
# Their canoe was found floating :
= down the swollen stream below
$ the dam.
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NO WAR EXPECTED
London Diplomats Do Not Anticipate Serious
Trouble In Serva.

LONDON JUNE 1.-THE TRAGEDY THE PALACE AT BELGRADE
MARKING THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN THE REVOLUTIONS
WHICH HAVE CONFUSED sERvIA TIME TO TIME DURING
THE FAST REGARDED IN DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES
LIKELY LEAD TO A CIVIL WAR. THE STRESS
THE uMPoPuLARITY KING ALEXANDER SINCE HIS
MARRIAGE TO QUEEN ALExAMDERs SUCCESSOR is
A soN.NLAW OF THE PRINCE
AS BEING MOST ACCEPTABLE PEOPLE. HE WAS PRE-
TENDER TO THE THRONE MANY YEARS. HE WAS BORN IN
BELGRADE in 1896
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
EXPRESS TRAIN WRECKED.
Three of a Crew Badly Hurt in Jump
ins-Trafflc Cut OF.

Great Falls, Mont, June IA
Great Northern Express from Havre
for Butte, plowed into a landslide near
Fort Benton yesterday and the mail
and baggage cars were derailed. None
of the passengers were injured. En-
gineer McClintock, Conductor Bing-
ham and a fireman, name unknown,
iumped and were badly hurt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
Members Of Cabinet Suffer Similar
Fate.
NEW GOVERNMENT IS INSTITUTED
Prince karageorgevtch is Proclaimed
King and Proclamation is Issued
Calling Upon the servlan People to
Uphold the Government.

Belgrade, June 1.-THE military
revolution broke out here last night.
The troops revolted under the lead.
ership of Major Angikovich, surround
ed the palace, assassinated King Al
exander, Queen Draga, the latters sis
ter, the queens brother, Nikodem;
premier Markovitch, Ministers Petro-
witch and Tudorvich, Gen raj Pavlo- !
witch, former r-assssI;-.ister of war, and
some member of the royal guard. j.
The New King.
Prince Karageorgevitch has been
proclaimed king. The new govern
ment was formed and the following
proclamation issued:
ITO Servian people-Last night the
king and the queen were shot, In this
grave and fateful moment the friends
of the fatherland have combined to
form a new government. While the
government makes this announcement
to the people it is convinced that the
Servian people will gather around it,
lend it their aid to maintain order and
security throughout the land. The gov
from today Observation-Disclosures
ernment hereby makes known that
l6, 1901 comes in force. Thee meeting
of the national representatives dis
solved by proclamation March "a Is,
summoned to meet at Belgrade June
Is M
(Signed) r
"Jovan Avakumovics, premier,
81. Juyenur Kalievics, foreign
minister,
"Stojan Propics, minister of the
interior,
George Genshics, minister Of
commerce,
General Jorvan Alanzokvics,
minister of war,
'Yegislax Vlikovics, minister Of
finance,
| "Col. Alexander Machin, minis
i "Col Alexander Machin, minister
public works,
"Ljuvouir Schiokovics, minister
of justice.
People Approve of Coup.
The streets are thronged with peo-
| pie whose actions seem to approve of
the coup d'etat The new premier be-
| longs to the new independent liberal
party.
Thousands Gather in Rain.
AS the day advanced the excitement
in the streets grew steadily. In spite
OF the pouring rain thousands gath
cred in the vicinity of the palace.
Troops Posted.
Everywhere troops were posted and
field guns were placed in position to
quickly deal with any opposition to
| the newly formed governments will.
"Lons Live karageorgevitch."
i Bands of yohng men paraded the
streets, shouting Long live Karage-
orgevitch. Flags are flying from
nearl every house in Belgrade.
No Signs of Mourning.
There are absolutely no signs of
mourning. The reports from places
outside of Belgrade indicate that the
country accepts the disappearance OF
/. the Obrenoyitch dynasty without re-
gret.
People Were Quiet.
| The people received the news of the
assassinations which We're perpetrat-
ed between 10:30 last night and 2 this
morning. quietly. The bodies of the
king and queen remain in the palace.
which is surrounded by strong de
tachment of troops.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
Still Dangerous at Hannibal.

SCitl dangerous dl Flafiihoah
Hannibal, Mo-, June 11.-The Missls-
sippi continues to fall but is still above
the danger line. River pirates contin-
ue looting, and officers have been or
dered to shoot them on sight.
Levee Near Cairo Breaks.
Cairo, June 1.-THE levee protecting
district No. 2, Mississippi county, Mis-
souri,, broke last night and weak places
were discovered at other points. No
loss of life is reported.
Denies Report of Deaths.
East ST. Louis, June 11.-Chief OF
Police Purdy today said that not one
person had been drowned by the in
undation of the city. He also denied
that martial law had been proclaimed
or will be.
Rcsuming Normal Conditions.
The city is regaining its normal con-
dition in the district not under wa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
BANKS MAY MERGE.

National of Commerce and Western
National May Unite.
New York, June 11.-Announcement
was made yesterday that negotiations
looking toward the merger of the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce with the
Western National Bank of the United
States has been resumed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
PRESIDENT SHOCKED.
Roosevelt Affected by the News of
servian Tragedy.

Harrisburg, Pa, June 1.-THE Pres
ident's train passed through this city
at 10 o'clock this morning. There was
a small crowd at the station to greet
him. The President when informed
by the Associated Press of the assas-
sination of the king and queen of Ser
via, was sgreatly shocked, saying
That's bad"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
CALLS EoR STATEMENT

Comptroller of the Currency Requests
National Banka to Show Condition
washington, June 1.-THE comp
troller OF the currency has issued e
cali for statement showing the con-
dItion OF all national banks at the
clnsa of business June 8.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
EX-GOVERNOR Ne lzIOLD
DIES In NJ. PLEASANT
DISASTROUS FIRE.

fteeTeStsf, N. IN VTSTIeu Cy DeSet ue
tives Flames This Morning.
= * v $ u s. s.. = . s - . q = .*
. Rochester, N. v, June 11.-Fire
= this morning destroyed the Pan
. cost building, the Presbyterian
: church, and an entire row of
3 houses in Fitzhugh street, and
: badly damaged several other build
. ings. The loss will amount to
. from $4,000 to $4,000.
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FIGHTING
It HARD
Water Still Menaces East st.
Louis River Falls But
Slowly.
AID FOR REFUGEES
AID FOR REFUGEES.
War Department Issues Orders to Com.
mander at Chicago to Help Flood
Sufferers Who Have Gathered at
BeIlevilIe, III.

st. Louis, Mo-, June 1.-THE situa-
ton in East ST. Louis remains about
the same as last night. The flood on
the South Side is still being held back
at Missouri avenue. Last night was
cold and there was considerable suf-
fering among thousands OF homeless
people. The river fell but fraction OF
and inch during the night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
Berved as Member of Twent-fifth
Iowa Infantry During OWL War.
ELECTED THRICE TO LEGISLATURE
Became Ninth Governor of the State,
Succeeding Samuel J. kirkwood,
Who Was Elected to United States
I Senate.

Mt. Pleasant, June 11.-(Special)-
Taken with sudden faintness in his
yard, Ex-Governor Joshua G. Newbold,
after being assisted to his house by a
passerby, passed away about o'clock
last evening, before medical assist
ance could arrive, at the age of "a
years. Though Mr.. Newbold had been
in poor health for the past few months
the news of his sudden death came
with a great shock to the people OF
this city The deceased has been one
of Mt Peasants most prominent cit
liens for many years having come to
the Hawkeye state in the early fifties.
AS the successor of Governor Kirk
wood he served his state in the office
of chief executive of the state in the
seventies.
Word Of his death was last night
Ieent to his two daughters, Mrs. But
ller Buchanan of North Platte, Neb.
land Mrs. Frank Isaman of Aurora,
}Neb., also to his brother, w. J. New
lbold,. of Wellington, Kan Arrange
fments for the funeral will be post
Eponed until their arrival in Mt. Plea
ISant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
ADAMS GETS cHicKAsAw.

Resolution for Him Was Adopted Una.
nmously by Convention.
West Union. June l1.--At the Chickasaw
county republican convention a resolution
favoring the candidacy of II. l.. Adams for
superintendent of public instruction was
adopted unanimously. This gives Adams n
ma jority of the total vote of the delegates
of the fourth district.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
TAKE FILIPINO.
Faustino GuilIermo, Murderer an
Robber, Captured in Rizal

*sa ass*. $50 = .
= Manila, June 11.-The con-
/" stablary yesterday captured
/" in the Rizal province, Faustino
Guillermo, the most famous out
law in the island of Luzon. Dur :
Ing and since the insurrection >
= GuilIermo committed many MUIR
ders and robberies.
I q = i ! y
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eouernment WilI Aid.

Washington, d. c., June 1.-THE
war department today telegraphed to
the commanding officers at Chicago to
take steps to relieve the immediate
necessity of the several thousand food
refugees from East st. Louis and 9TH
er points who are now at Belleyille,
Ill. without foS4.
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MUST NOT FEED BEARS.
New Regulations Governing Conduct
oe Nieitors in Yellowstone Park.

Washington. June IL. Secretary Hitch
cock has issued a new series of instruc
tions to persons travelling through Yellow
stone park. The most notable of the new
regulations prohibits all molestation or in
reference, by feeding or otherwise, With
bears and other wild animals IN the park.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
Elected to legislature.

on returning to Iowa Mr.. Newbold re-
sumed his occupation at Hlllsboro, remain
ing there for three or four years In the
late sixties he was elected to membership
of the thirteenth general assembly of Iowa
from Henry county and subsequently was
reelected to the fourteenth and fifteenth
assemblies. During the fourteenth assem-
bly he served as chairman OF the school
committee and occupied n similar position
of the appropriation committee In the fol-
lowing session. During the deadlock that
occurred in the organization of the house
In the fifteenth assembly he served as tenn
porary chairman of that body.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
BUILDING TlE-uP ENDED.
Lumber and Brick Yards in Greater
New York Opened.

New York, June 1.-THE great build,
ing tie-up practically was ended yester-
day when lumber and brick yards
throughout Greater New York We're
thrown open for business BY the end
of the week it is expected that between
100, 900 and 1S0, 900 men, idle since Nav
5, will be at work.
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COLUMBIA coNFERs HoNoRs.
A Trio OF Notables Get Degrees at New
York University.

YORK university.
New York, June 11.-Columbia uni
versity yesterday conferred the honor
ary degree of doctor of laws upon Jules
Jusserand, ambassador of France at
Washington, and Andrew S. Draper,
president of the University of Illinois,
and the degree of doctor of science up
on Peter Cooper Hewitt of New York
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
Marched AGAINST Vicksbure.

In December after being mustered
into service this regiment was sent on
ian expedition against Vicksburg, by
way of Chickasaw Bayou, where it
experienced it's first engagement Aft
er the Battle of Lookout Mountain the
Twenty-fifth was in the army sent aft
er general Braggs. The year follow
ing it joined Sherman in his Atlanta
campaign and subsequently was with
that officer on his march through the
Carolinas. During the last few months
he served in the south Mr.. Newbold
filed the position of judge advocate,
with headquarters at Woodyille, Ala.
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500 D. Observation-Disclosures. 56
700 a. m... .................. 81
3: 90 D. m. SO
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Ninth Governor Of Iowa.

In 1878 he was elected lieutenant governor
eS Iowa on the republican ticket by large
majority. In 1877 the office OF governor ne
came vacant by the election Of Governor
Kirkwood to the senate of the United
States. On February /, 1877, Mr.. Newbold
was. installed as the ninth governor of the
state. which Office he held until the follow
ing January when lie was succeeded by
John r Gear
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THE W EATHER FOR IOWA
Iowa-Fair tonight and Friday;
slowly rising temperature.

Local temperatures as taken by
Voluntary Weather Observer Edward
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Served During Civil War.

In 1862, when the call came for 6oO.-
llo00 men to finish crushing the rebel
|llion, Mr. Newpold left his farm in
charge of his family and entered the
service of his country. He was elected
captain of company Z of the Twenty
first Iowa Infantry and served with
This regim ent for three years, resigning
tfiust because the close OF the war be-
ltcause of disability. This regiment was
lone of those which made Iowa troops
hfamQuS
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: Highly Esteemed.

For many years past Mr.. Newbold has
been resident of this city and was held
in high esteem by al persons Of his ac-
uuaintance. His latest public service was
held for four years and was succeeded last
fall by Mayor Honrihan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-11
A Native of Pennsylvania.

Joshua G. Newbold was born in Fay
'ette county, Pa, May u, 1880 The
years of his boyhood and early man
hood were spent in the Keystone
state where he received his education.
On May 20, 1850 he was married to
Rachel Farquhar of his native county.
in 1854 Mr.. and Mrs. Newbold came
Ito Iowa, locating on o farm that is now
a part of the city Of Mt. Pleasant. At
the end Of one year he removed to
Ivan Buren, county and followed mer-
5chandizing and farming until 1850.
when he returned to Henry county, set
Htling in Hillsboro.
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Able Public Servant.

During the years of his public service he
showed the same painstaking of the inter
ests of the people as In the management OF
his own personal affairs. One of his most
Important acts while in public service. was
the recommendations made IN his message
to the general assembly while governor of
the state. In this document he dealt with.
the questions of the states finances and
taxation and 1t was largely through follow
ing his. suggestions that these Important
aff.irs OF state we're brought to q much
improved condition.