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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
ENGLAND AND JAPAN SEND NOTE
4 OF WARNING TO CHINA.
AIMED AT RUSSIA
Note Says the Gear Must Evacuate
Manchuria and China Must See to It
That the Evacuation Takes Place at
once-strong language.

l
Odessa, July According to adj
vices received by the st. Petersburg
newspaper Sviet, fro m Japan, the Brit
lsh and Japanese m. lnisters at Picking
have presented a note to the Chinese
government in the following terms:
1. Russia's occupat. ION OF Manchuria
threatens the mainten hnce of peace in
the far east and iniuNles the interests
of Great Britain and Japan.
The Note.
2. If the departure oil the Russians
from Manchuria is indefinitely post
poned Great Britain andt Japan must
proceed to protect their Interests.
China must demand from Russia the
Immediate evacuation of lNanchuria
a. Great Britain and Japan acknowl-
edge no treaty between Russia OF
China with respect to the civil ad-
ministration Of Manchuria is deemed
necessary. such treaty can only be
concluded with the approval OF Great
Britain and Japan.
6. A reply to this note is demanded
within five days.
Prince Ching, president of the for
eign board. adds the Sviet, has coun ;
seled the empress dowager tet accept
the Anglo-Japanese demands, tlnd has
requested United States Minister Con-
ger to give them his support.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
SNOW IN THE WEST. /.
Colorado Sees the Fourth Through a
BIindjnc Snow.

Leadville, Colo, July "A mantle OF
white covered the city this morning.
On the mountains shereabouts two
inches of snow fell during the niisht
and the temperature touched tue
freezing point.
Denver, Colo, July 4.-Independenct;
day was ushered in at midnight with
a binding snowstorm. Patriotic. citi-
zens and small boys sitting up to Gel
citrate the festival hardly fired Off a
few crackers and retired to room
where there was a fire.
At Eldorado four inches of snow fell
Yesterday and all along the range the
snow has been falling steadily and
heavily. At Center city a cold rain
last night turned to snow this morning.
In the afternoon hailstorm occurred.
after which the temperature again fell
and tonight it is showing again.
The snowstorm which usually
reaches Leadville on the Fourth arriv-
ed one day ahead of time. 1t has been
showing hard there nearly all day and
there is an inch.of snow on the ground.
1t has turned considerably colder and
the thermometer tonight stands at the
freezing point.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
FOURTH AT
CAPITAL
PEOPLE OF, WASHINGTON AND
DISTRICT OF coLuMRlA-cEL-
EBRATE.

Washington, July 3.-Today the peo-
pie of Washington joined with the citi-
zens of the District of Columbia in
the general commemoration of hide
pendence day. The features of the
celebration were military parade and
public meeting in which Admiral
Dewey, Secretary of the Navy Moody,
and M. Jusserand, the French ambas-
sador, participated.
Moody Speaks.
Secretary Moody made an address
in behalf of the national government,
extended cordial welcome to the
French ambassador and briefly dwelt
upon the circumstances of our history,
which appeal to our pride as people,
but in this connection, he said, that
it is sometimes wise to preach as we'll
as to give praise.
Purity in Public Life.
If we would keep what we have
won, If We would maintain and
strengthen our position among the ma
tons he said that we should purify
the sources of our national life and
guard the qualities upon which our
continued strength as nation de-
ponds.
d. H
In a government in which all the
people equally participate universal
intelligence is demanded. Without II
government by the people must be a
failure. Secretary Moody spoke on
the equality of all men before the law
and in the courts, which represent the
majesty of the peoples will.
Contempt Of People.
Any departure from this sound prin.
cipal in any part of the land is con
tempt, not only of the courts them
selves, but of the people who have ere
ated the courts. In conclusion Mr.
Moody touched upon the necessity OF
honesty in public service Ambassador
Jusserand's speech contained an elo
quent tribute the Americans of early
days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
PRESIDENT AT A cLAMBAKE.
Rows Wife in skiff for Miles and Gets
Up a Vigorous Appetite.

Oyster Bay,,N. Y, July President
Roosevelt yesterday enjoyed his first
clambake of the year. 1t was preced-
ed by an invigorating row of several
miles in small boat and both the
President and his family and friends
were ready for the feast when it was
ready for them.
Early in the forenoon the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt entered a light
skiff at the Roosevelt pier, below Sag
amore Hill, and started for point on
Huntington bay six or seven miles dis
tant. Arrived at their destination
they were joined soon after by their
children, their house guests and some
members of the family of William En-
lin Roosevelt. who followed them on
the yacht Sylph. old-fashioned clam
ovens were dug in the sand of the
beach and a rare picnic dinner was
soon in readiness for the party, the
clambake being supplemented by a
hamper luncheon brought from the
Presidents home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
MEN ON STRlKE
HUNDREDS OF sMELTERMEN AT
DENVER LEAVE THEIR
WORK.

Denver, July 4-Shortly after mid
night 800 members of the Shelter
mems union went to the Omaha and
great smelter of the American Smelt-
ing & Refining Co., and induced 300
men employed Their to stop work. The
men left the furnaces full of molten
metal, which will result in heavy dam
age to the plant. They left the plant
and went to; the Globe smelter, where
they succeeded in inducing 500 men to
come, out The action was taken on
account of the refusal of Manager
Guiterman to grant an eight-hour day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
LION AND THE DRAGON
SHOW THEIR TEETH
is A HEROINE.
Miss Jessie Chapman Of Chicago
Saves Women and Babies.

Chicago, July 4-Miss Jessie Chap
man, superintendent of the Florence
Crittenden mission, 1349 Wabash ave-
nue., won plaudits last night when, with
the assistance of several boys from
the newsboy's home, she rescued 20
women and several babies from the
mission, which was threatened with
destruction by fire.
Miss Chapman, although almost ov-
ercome from the smoke and heat, re-
fused to abandon her dangerous work
even when the firemen arrived, and
remained in the building until all her
charges had been removed and prop
erly cared for.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
CHEER FOR
FlLlPINOS
SECRETARY ROOT SENDS CON-
CALCULATIONS TO TAFT OVER
NEW CABLE.

Washington, July 4.-Secretary
Root today sent the following cable
gram to Governor Taft at Manila over
the new Pacific cable, when the con-
nections were made: "Congratula-
lions to the Philippine government and
people upon being brought nearer to
the people of America, on whose
friendship and good faith rest the hope
OF glorious future for the Philippine
patriotism. One more great event is
added to those which would make the
Fourth of July a day of happy mem
cries in the archipelago"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
FITzHueH LEE IN IOWA.
Former Confederate General Speaks at
Waterloo chautauqua.

Waterloo, July Especially - Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee lectured before the
Chautauqua In conversation before
the lecture in speaking of the race
problem he said the negro and the
southerner would be all right if the
people from a distance would keep
hands off. The knowledge Of reading
writing and arithmetic were of value
to the negro but further than this ed
ucation with hi1rl was difficult task.
The general thought the educational
proposition was poor one for the
solving of the race differences.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
PosToFFicE LOSES s144,4es.
Department Allows for Money Orders
and Funds MISPLACED.

washington, d. c., July 4.-The
postoffice department allowed $144,46S
to postmasters throughout the United
States during the fiscal year Just ended
for the loss of money order postal
funds, and other postofice property,
resulting mainly from burglary and al
SO from fire, or other unavoidable cas-
ualty.
Claims were made for much larger
sum, but many of them were disallow-
ed owing to the contributory negligence
of the postmasters.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
CHRONICLE OF DISASTERS FOL.
LOWING IN THE WAKE OF
). CELEBRATIONS.
FIRE IN cHICAG 0
injuries and Death Caused by Acct
dents, Explosions and Fires-PIeas-
ure Of the Day MARRIED by Many
catastrophes.

New York, July August Edgely,
aged 81 years, of Jersey City, scored
as the first Fourth of July victim.
Edgely blew off the top of his head
with a cannon made from a piece of
gas pipe.
Fire In Chicago.
Chicago, July A. Carelessness with
fireworks early today caused fire in
Newgass & Sons stables at the stock
yards. For time the transit house
was threatened. The excitement
among the guests was increased by
the commotion caused by more than
200 horses that were released from
the stables and ran wildly through the
streets. Twenty horses were burned
to death. The loss is $4,000.
Premature Celebrations.
Milwaukee, Wis, July Alive
Fourth of July celebration accudents
occurred here last night, as follows:
Brown, Stanley, aged - years; toes
torn off by cannon cracker.
Bagley. Alexander, aged Is years;
head cut open by the explosion of a
gas pipe cannon and unconscious for
hours.
Klas, Margaret, aged 10 years; face
SCARED for life by the explosion of a
blank cartridge.
Marquardt. Carl, aged ID years;
head cut open by the explosion of
revolver, loaded with blank cart
ridges.
Loses FINGERS,
At Somers, near Kenosha, George
Muir lost his fingers by the explo-
sion of toy cannon.
Dies of Lockjaw
Springfield, H., July 4.-Robert lie
roy Goad, son of John Goad of Ed
inburg, east of Springfield, died yes
terday of lockjaw, which resulted from
the accidental discharge of toy pis-
toll in his hand.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
GERMAN FLEET TO COME.
Warships Under Prince Henry to Visit
America Next Year.

Hamburg, July "A newspaper here
prints a statement to the effect that
during the dinner given at Kiel by Mr..
Tower, the American ambassador, in
honor of Emperor William the latter
promised Rear Admiral Cotton, the
commander of the American squadron,
that he would send German fleet I'M
der Prince Henry of Prussia to the
United States during the St. Louis ex-
position. Prince Adelbert would be
the lieutenant under the admiral.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
RESCUED ON MONT BLANC.

Relief Party Finds Seven Students
Lost for Nearly Week.
Geneva. Switzerland, July 4-The
dents of the university here who have
been missing since Saturday last, when
they started from Chamounix to as
cend Mont Blanc
The students reported that hut at
the Aignille du Coulter, in which were
six of the party was. struck by light
ming on June 80, but they were not ser.
iously hurt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
REDucEDsEoR NEGLIGENCE.
Auditor of the. District of Columbia is
Given a. Minor Position

Auditor of the. District of Columbia is
Given1a Minor Position.
Washington, July 4.-The board of
commissioners of the District of Co
lumbia has notified James T. Petty,
auditor of the district, that he can no
longer serve in that office as result of
the negligent methods which made
possible the recent defalcation of $751;
900 by James M. A. Watson, one of his
trusted clerks. The commissioners
have offered Mr. Petty place on the
board of personal tax appraisers at
$500 year less salary, Alexander Nc.
Kenzie of that board and former dep
uty auditor under Petty, being slated
as Petty's successor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
SAYS HE is INNOCENT.

Detroit Official, Charged With Boo.
ding, in Mexico "for His Health"
Chihuahua, Mexico, July 4-D. w.
H. Moreland, com missioner of the de-
partment of public works at Detroit,
Michigan, who recently disappeared
from the city while undergoing an in
vestigation for boodling charges, has
arrived here from the City. of Mexico.
He says that he is innocent of wrong
doing, and is in Mexico for his health.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
MAY BE KlDD's TREASURE.
Boy Campers Find Gems and Mys-
FERROUS Map.

New Haven, Conn, July 4.-Tunxis
island, thirty miles from here, in Long
Island sound, is the scene of a dis
covery of hidden treasure which may
have been placed there by Captain
Kidd. The island is used as camp
by the Young, Mems Christian associa-
ton of this city. One of the boy
campers, in rolling over stone, dis
covered underneath box of wood,
partly decayed. Inside was metal
box, sealed with wax. and in this box
were found a sbrilliant diamond of fair
size, an old-fashioned gold bracelet
and 8. paper giving directions to furth-
err treasure.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
PROF. SAVAGE RESIGNS.
Sewers connecioll With Faculty of
Western Co lIege at Toledo.

Toledo, July 4--Prof. T. E. Savage
of the department. Of geology in West
ern college has resigned. Hranhrad
ern college has resigned. Mr.. Savage
has been success ;sful and popular in
structor and his leaving is regretted.
He oges to work ft>r the state geologic
al survey upon THE geology of Benton
county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
I HREE DEAD
VICTIMS OF STREET CAR Accl.
DENT IN PITTsBuRe-THREE
OTHERS INJURED.

Pittsburg, Pa. July A traction
car jumper the tracks on the Lincoln
avenue bridge this morning and went
over the bridge, falling to Beechwood
boulevard, nearly 100 feet below. Three
occupants were killed outright and
three others were probably fatally
hurt. .-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Free Silver Men on Run.

The Cedar Rapids Republican, COM
on the recent democratic con-
vention, concludes that the reorganiz-
ers have the free silver fellows on the
run, and it predicts that other states
will follow Iowa's example, that con-
sentative democrat will be nominated
for the presidency next year and that
a conservative platform on the money
question at least will be adopted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
JUNE DEAT4s LIST LARGE.
Fifteen Killed by Accidents in Water.
loo and Vicinity.

Waterloo. June 4k-(SpeciaD Dur
ing the month of June the death roll
in this vicinity was twenty-one and
fifteen Of the deaths were by accident
twelve killed on land and three drown
ed, the largest fat atty record in the
history OF the city,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
NEGRO FUGITIVE WOUNDS TWO.
Bystanders Are Hurt in Duel Between
Escapinq Man and Officers.

Clinton, July Awhile being pur-
sued by officers early, William Monroe,
colored, shot and perhaps fatally
wounded Harry Henson of Jackson
vile, ILL.,, and seriously wounded Joe
RYAN, of Clinton, both innocent by.
ISLANDERS. Monroe is from Jefferson
vile, Mo-, and is an attache of a car
nival company now exhibiting here.
He escaped.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
ADMIRAL TO BETTER NAVY.
Orders Twenty Sets of Wireless Tele.

Orders Twenty Sets OF Wireless Tele.
graphy for Ships.
Washington, D. c., July 4.-Rear Adj
miral Bradford has ordered twenty
sets Of wireless telegraphy for install
lation on the flagships and scouts
which will participate in the summer
maneuvers.
The Topeka and prairie will soon in
stall wireless biography sets for ex-
detrimental purposes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
WHEELER MAY GET POST.
President of California Institution is
Likely to Go to France.

= GtNcTy
Washington, July 4.-When Benja-
min Ide Wheeler, president of the
University of California, was here last
week as the guest of President Roose-
welt he was given luncheon which in
cluded Secretary and Mrs. Hay and
Ambassador and Nine. Jusserand of
France. No linking was given at the
time that the President had in mind
the appointment of DR.. Wheeler as
ambassador to France, but few facts
subsequently learned give ground for
that assumption.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
SHOT BY a RoBBER.
Northwestern Agent Killed by Man
Attempting Theft.

Chicago, July 4.-G. w. Lathrop,
agent of the Northwestern railroad at
Clybourn Junction, suburb four miles
from this city. was shot and fatally
wounded last night by man who was
attempting to rob the office.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Novel Conductors.

The telegraph message sent today
by President Roosevelt to open the
cable will be sent through the follow
ing sections of historical electrical cir
cults which are among the most in
teresting circuits through which cleo
tricity has ever been sent, these sec
tons being welded into one circuit and
interpolated in the circuit of the Pos
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
CHINESE LEARN. sTRATEelEs.
Officers From Nankin Military School
Pursue Studies in Gernoanv

OIIIVSTS TTUT1 aiNdFiKIrt )WIIILdTy SCHOOL
Pursue Studies in Germany.
Berlin, July flight Chinese Off
GERS from the military school at Nan
kin have arrived in Germany, accom-
panied by German military instruct
or, to complete their training in Ger
man tactics. Emperor William,at the
request of the Chinese government,
gave his consent to the students serv-
ing in the Prussian army for three
years. They are sons of high Chinese
government officials.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
vEsuvIus in FULL ERUPTION.
Visitors No Longer Allowed to APP
proach the Crater.

Rome, July 4.--For some time past
Vesuvius has been in state of mod
crate activity. 1t has now become in
tensiyely eruptive and visitors are not
allowed to approach the crater.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
COURT HOUSE STRUCK.
Custodian Shocked, But No One Injur.
ed and Building Was Fired.

Toledo, July lightning struck,
the county court house here at an
carly hour Thursday morning doing
considerable damage to one of the tow
ers of the building but no fire resulted.
The custodian though quite near was
shocked but not seriously injured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
HAIL FALLS IN PORTO RICO.

Inhabitants Are Frightened by the I'm
usual Spectacle.
San Juan, July 4.-The weather bu-
reau reports a fall of hail at Laros, in
the center of Porto Rico, sufficiently
heavy to damage the crops. A fall OF
hail is an extremely rare occurrence
here. The natives were frightened and
prayed for protection from harm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
ITALIAN RIOT FATAL.
Laborers in Wabash Tunnel Nea
Green Tree FIGHT.

Pittsburg, July 4.-The Italian la
borers employed at the Wabash tunnel
who were working near Green Tree,
engaged in riot today. A number
were seriously injured. Two will die.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
ADMIRAL SUMNER TO RETIRE.
Will Be Relieved From Active Duty in
September.

Washington, D. c., July 4.-Rear Adj
miral Sumner, commanding the South
Atlantic station, has requested that he
be relieved in September, as he retires
for age in December, and desires to be
at Nome before that time. Secretary
Moody will grant his request The
question of Admiral Summers success
sor Elas not been settled.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
TAX FERRET in MUscATiNE.
Claims to Have Found $s5, 5000 Unre.
ported Moneys and Credits.

Muscatine. July An. N. Keller, who
was employed by the county as a tax fer.
ret, has discovered $4,000 in moneys and
credits, that have not been reported by
citizens of this city and county He has
been working only three days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
LIGHTNING DESTROYS HOME.
Residence of DR.. Randolph of correc
tionvile Goes Up in Smoke.

Correctionville, July Fire caused
by lightning destroyed the residence
of H. F. F. Randolph. Loss, $4,000.
Insurance, $1,000.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-21
x Plays and Players Il

Klaw and Erlanger have ever made.
Il will be presented in this city in the
near future with Jerome Sykes at its
head. There are three beautiful
scenes in the piece, Nice Mt Carnival
time, John Does Theatre, New York.
and the race track at Lougchamps,
Pats 1t Is ia the second act in which
the greatest novelty OF the piece oc-
ours, for it repTese nts the lobby and
auditorium Of John Does Theatre, in
New York and is remarkable for It's
realism, showing stage with scenery
and drop curtains and boxes, chairs,
aisles and every detail of the con
truction Of the theatre in an auditor.
ium as complete as in actuality. The
incidental satire and burlesque on
familiar sights of the metropolitan
first night have beer humorously
presented, and all through the second
act the audiedce is kept in constant
state Of merriment. In the theatre
scene vaudeville performance is
given in which All the leading players
Of the cornpsny are introduced
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-21
GOROON's CRIST

Mrs. william Wilkinson IL on he
sick list
viii II atican went to Saltwater
Monday and returned Tuesday
Mrs, James Hylfnd and family went
to Black Duck, MINI, Friday where
they intend to reside for the winter
h. W. McLaggan is out Of town On
business.
Eddie Lavalle OF Shell Lake came to
town last Sunday and went out TO
Dick Copnor's to hunt.
Chester Bryenton OF Drummond is
in town.
George Bular was out OF town on
business this week
Dan Buckley went to Minong Thurs
day and returned Friday.
William Wilkinson OF Sp0onor il in
town.
The residence OF b. G. Afford, about
mile from here, was burned to the
ground Friday morning OF last week
The fire started in the kitchen and
its real cause il unknown, but it is
believed that the fro caught In the
wall where the pipe enters the chin
ney. Mrs. Afford was In the house
alone at the time and was unable to
eXtinguish the flames There being
no near Deig Abors 10 call for assist
ance the house burned In short time
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilkinson
and Miss Doll Ratican went TO spoon
er Friday.
Mrs. Lewis MofYet has returned
home after a visit In st. Paul and
Saltwater.
Robert McLeer Of saltwater is in
town.
Chas. Jameson went to Saltwater
We'd nesday morning.
Miss Margaret Buckley OF Red Lake
spent Sunday with her parents.
Henry Downs OF saltwater is in
town.
Herb Wilkinson Is In town to stay
for week or more.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-21
BRuLE'S BUNCH

David Smith and Miss Corniia Per-
kins were united in marriage at Sup
eri)r Nov, lS Fred George acted as
best man while the bride was attend
ed by her sister, Miss Alma Perkins
The contracting parties are popular
young people of Brute and to them il
extended hearty congratulations by
ALL
Miss Elva Bell and her sister Mrs
Calhoun of Washburn, who have been
visiting their parents went to super
Tor, "Wednesday
Mrs Harry Mlerd and children who
who have been in Brute for the past
six months with MIR Milerd who Is
clerk FOR the Lake Superior Piling Co
left this morning for Madison where
they will visit with friends for short
time and then return to their hope ia
Chicago
The Lady Forcsters' will give a
"Mask Ball" at the Maccabee hall on
Thank>giving evening ana the Ladies'
Aid society will s0rye supper at Mrs
Laudrum's home.
Five deer were seen on the depot
platform on Tuesday evening ready
d