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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
INSANE MAN RETURNED HOME,
George BODICE, Of Quincy, ILL.,, In Gus.
tody of Illinois Sheriff.

George BODICE, of Quincy, ILL.,, In Gus.
tody of Illinois Sheriff.
From Thursdays Daily.
George BODICE, an insane man, who
has been confined in one of the cages
at the police station since the arrival
OF Burlington No. 13 yesterday after
noon, was taken back to his home at
Quincy this morning by Sheriff Edward
Schmidt of Adams county, Illinois.
Henry Schneider, a brother-in-law OF
Mr.. BODICE, accompanied the sheriff
and assisted in returning him to his
home.
BODICE is shoemaker by trade and
has never exhibited signs Of mental
trouble. He worked at his trade in
Quincy up to the early part of the
present week. Yesterday he went to
Burlington. He boarded Burlington
train No. 10 at that point and when
asked for his ticket he handed the con.
ductor twenty dollar bill and said
that he would go as far as that would
take him. Conversation brought out
the fact that the man was suffering
from mental trouble and q message
was forwarded to the Otumwa police
station.
BODICE was taken off the train al
the Union depot and confined at the
lpolice station. He was able to give
his name and home and the arrival OF
the Mr.. Schneider and Sheriff Schmidt
was in answer to a telegram from
Night Captain Peter Gallagher Ac
cording to the statement of these two
men BODICE has never before exhibited
any signs of mental trouble and the
message from Ottumwa was the first
intimation received by his family that
he was not all right
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
RURAL BOX ORDER.
Ottumwa Postoffioe Receives Now
Ruling Concerning Mail Boxes.

ottumwa Postoffice Resolves Now
Ruling Concerning Mail Boxes.
Postmaster Fred w. Wilson has re-
ceived the following order concerning
rural mail boxes, which will doubtless
be of interest:
"Of1ice of postmaster general, Wash
ington. D. c., July II, 1904:
"Order No. 7s6a.
Ordered: That order No. 739. dated
July 8. 1902, be and the same Is here
by amended SO as to provide that all
approved rural mail boxes BIO equipped
with suitable signal for the purpose
of indicating whether or not there is
mail therein.
That more than one family be per-
mitted to use the same mail box; pro-
vided, that written notice of such
agreement between two or more fami-
lies is filed with the postmaster Of the
distributing postoffice.
THAT postmasters may order fol
prospective patrons any approved boz
selected by the patron and upon the
patrons request; but postmasters are
prohibited from receiving any COM
pensation or profit therefor.
III. c. Payne,
POSTMASTER General"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
DIES OF LOcKJAW.
Miss Mabel Dickinson Only Sick Four
Days.

Bonaparte, July 20. Special y.
Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
occurred the death Of Miss Mabel
Dickinson, aged IA, of lockjaw. She
was sick only four days, and her sud-
den death shocked the many friends
who sincerely feel for the stricken
family. A father, mother, four broth
ers and one sister are left to mourn
her seemingly sudden death. All Of
the family were present when she
died, except one brother, Abram, who
recently went to Kewanee, Illinois. to
work in an electric power plant. Tho
funeral services will be held from the
Methodist Episcopal church Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Bonaparte. July 20.-Mrs. E.A. Kim.
pie, aged 81 years, died last night,
about 6 o'clock. at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Morti, after lingering
illness of several months. She was
one of the Oldest inhabitants of Bon.
aparte. Arrangements for the tuner.
al have not yet been made.
]. A. Hitler left yesterday for Pc.
mona, Mo-, to visit with DR.. J. A.
Young and family.
Craig Manning, of Keosauqua, was
a business visitor in town yesterday
Harry Jones is in South Dakota this
week.
Mrs. Ed Coolidge and baby visited
in Bentonsport yesterday.
K. L. Meek was business visitor
out of the city yesterday.
Mrs. Fred Cubberly, of Oskaloosa
is visiting here with relatives.
Miss Margaret Easlinp ia attending
summer school at Keosauqua.
Miss Ethelinne Duty is visiting in
Montrose with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
v OMAN In J|UIR Ed
STREET CAR coLLlDEs WITH
TEAM OF HORSES ON NORTH
JEFFERSON STREET..
Mrs. orastus Clark Thrown From Wag-
on and sustaIns Severe injuries
one Horse Had Leg Broken and
Had to Be Killed.

From Thursdays Daily.
Mrs. Orastus Clark, Of Davis coun-
ty, was thrown from wagon and Sc
verely injured this morning as re-
suit of the team of horses driven by
Mr.. Clark being struck By q street
car on North Jefferson street. One
had to be killed.
The accident occurred about 6;20
o'clock this morning. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark were returning from a visit with
Captain Coleman and family, who re.
side about three miles northeast of
the city. Near the Sunrise grocery
on the corner of North Jefferson and
Grant streets, the horses became
frightened at an approaching street
car. The car was running down a
steep grade but it is said the motor.
man had reduced the speed Of the
car until it was running at very
moderate speed. The car had almost
reached the borses when they sud.
denly turned and plunged directly in
front of it. Before the car could be
stopped 1t had struck the horses,
turning the spring wagon SO that both
of the occupants were thrown to the
pavement.
Taken to Hospital.
DR.. A. o. williams was called and
Mrs. Clark was taken to the, hospital
in the ambulance. She sustained a
severe cut over the left eye and the
bones of the nose and just above the
eye were fractured She also sus'
tanned a severe wound on the back
of the head and minor bruises on the
arms.
Mrs. Clark's injuries, while serious
are not considered dangerous and II
is thought that she will recover with
in few weeks. Mr.. Clark was only
slightly injured and returned home
today. The car was in charge Of Mo
torman Jesse Dale and Conductor G
w. Smith The spring wagon was
not damaged and calf which was in
a crate in the rear of the wagon was
not thrown out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
HumanIty's Weak Spot.

There are more deaths directly due
to weak lungs than to all other d..
seases combined. They are humani-
tvs weak spot-the breeding-place of
consumption. When the slightest
symptom Of trouble is felt in the
lungs you should begin the use Of DR..
Boschee's German Syrup at once 1t is
made especially to soothe, heal and
strengthen the lungs, throat and
bronchial tubes. German Syrup is a
never-failing remedy for consumption.
Trial bottle, 25c. Big bottle, 75c. Ask
Sargent, the True Druggist, Cor.
Market and Main.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
HORSES KILLED.
Jockeys Are Injured As Result of Ac
cident At MarshaIitown.

Marshalltown, July 22.-Two horses
were instantly killed and their jockeys
injured one seriously in half mile
running race here Wednesday. Joe
Woster, owned by D. Stops Of Belle
PLANE fell dead after finishing the
race. injuring Jockey John Emery
Tom Wallace, owned by G. M. Poff
enberger of Maquoketa fell over the
dead horse and broke his neck. Tom
Wallaces rider Charles Kelly Of
Springfield, ILL.,, was thrown and or
top of him fell another horse and rid
er. Kelly is seriously injured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
DISTURBANCE At ALBA.
Wallace Manly and Thomas ColIet,
Arrested in Saloon Last Night.

SNIiV III Sal0Otl Idok NlStks
Abba July 90 = Especially Wal
lace Manly and Thos. Collett entered
Nugent's saloon last night at about
$50 o'clock and attempted to stir
things up in general. Harry Temple
ton, the bartender called officers and
H. Wolfter and George Garrison re-
sponded. The two parties came to
blows in the saloon but before the Of
tenders were lodged in Jail Sheriff
Doner and Marshals Van Schoiack,
George Hobson and Joe Conner were
called to assist in the arrest The two
fellows made desperate resistance
the saloon to the Jail say that the
noise was something tremendous. The
preliminary arraignment was held to-
day.
Abba, July 20.-George Wilkin went
to Chicago last night to accompany j.
M. Robb home from the West Side
hospital.
II. w. Johnson, father-in-law of
Daisy Sparks Johnson, fell from a
scaffold while frescoing a church at
Bloomfield. He was unconscious for
some time and the injury Is feared to
be somewhat serious.
A. E. Childs started yesterday on a
two days business trip to Des Moines
and Fl. Dodge.
Mrs. Caroline Drake is visiting rela-
tives in Bloomfield this week.
J. G. Mabry is on a fishing and hunt
ing expedition in Wisconsin,
Zell Koontz accompanied his father,
Cal. Koontz. from Minneapolis last
night and will remain with him until
the beginning of the school year In
September.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Furnished by Lowenberg & Co.. 1o7
South Court.
Holiday, Geo. E. and wife to w. c.
Metzger, lots 2 and 8 Polling & McIn-
tire add Ottumwa. 5000.
Wall, Geo. A. and wife to Sarah A.
Houdyshell, lot 81, Robinson I'd add
Ottumwa, 1925. 2
Williams, Minnie, and M. H. to Matt
Mier, lot "a, Brown I'd add Ottumwa.
$400.
Black, A. c. and wife to Grant
Crowley. lot 2. block -, Eddyville,
consideration.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
List of Letters Remaining in the OF
tunnwa, Iowa, Postoffice for the
Week Ending July 9, 1904.

turnWdy iowa, ToStoIiiCe toT Ilo
Week Ending July 9, 1904. =
wOMAN'S LIST. ~
Arnold, Mrs Mollie Butler, Mrs. John
Aldrach Blanche Butler, Mrs. John
Black, Ann. ..... Baker, Miss Stella
Chance, Crissie Davis, Mrs. Maude
Doggett, Ida Dixon, Mrs. r. P.
Daniel, Miss Marion Doney, Mrs. Mary
Hagney, Mrs. Hartwick, Mae
Harper, Mrs. E. S. Hartman, Mrs. Ida
Lemon, Lare Murray, Mary
Pedrick, Mrs c. E. Pierce, Mrs. G. H.
Rudsill, Miss L. K Reeder, Nora
Robbins, Lucy Robertson, Mrs. Ethel
Arnold, Mrs. Mollie
Lentz, Mrs. Elizabeth
MEMS LIST.
Bush, @. G. Bryant Ed
Brown, W. NJ. Corder, Jim
Carter, John Davis, c. E.
Follett, Chas. w. Griffith, Gerald
Gray, A. 2. Gibbs, j.
Henneberger, w. B. Howdershell, Lee
Johnson, John Jones, T. w.
Kretchman, Clark Kearney. w. D.
Lyons, Frank Murphy, j. A.
Marcussen. F. G. Merrill, Frank
Rogers, Will Robertson, j. A.
Reid, Fred B. Rogers, VIM.
Toms, Glen Taggerty, Geo.,
Van Dixie, Harry Webster, D. e.
Purmort, Rev. c. H.
Parties calling for these letters
should please state that they are adj
vertised.
Fred w. Wilson, P. M.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
CHARLTON.

Charlton. July 2l.-Mr. and Mrs:
aehry Fiulse, of Sugar City, Coioradoi
aIriVsd last evening for WISH VII
lnelr uncle and aunt, Mr.: and Mrs
Levi Fluke.
Pr. Chittenden left last night for
Snieago In company with his wire
iii1 " who has been visiting mere.
ION Grifiis. of Lucas, was business
eailef IN our city Wednesday.
AS tnere are no services IN the
cnurcaes here next SUNDAY on account
'ol tne chautauqua, Rev. Palmer or the
St,aptlst church will conduct services IN
lhe morning at Lucas, as they nave
ilo resident pastor there.
FRANK Thompson, of Leon' was IN
the city yesterday on business:
roy Moore went to Yankton ast
evening to be among those to register
their names at the land office.
MISS Blanch Stroud spent the DAY
toaaV With her mother. Mrs. L. s.
Willie in Pleasant township.
me new Branner building on the
south side is nearing completion. The
work is being rushed as the rooms are
alrea6-- rented.
= Messrs. Clint Noble. Joe Payne
Temp. Row, Charlie Row and Nick
Lutz went to Lacona today for a few
days out on Big Whitebreasts
Charlton. July 2o.-Mrs. Anna John
son, an old resident of this city, died
at the hospital in Clarinda Monday
where she has been for some time re-
ceiving treatment. The deceased was
a highly respected lady and had many
friends who are sorry to hear of her
demise. The remains were brought to
this city today and the funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon from the
Swedish Lutheran church.
Misses May Van Aisdale Helene
Van Aisdale. Savilla Mcdowell, Rena
Talbot and Amanda Robertson return
ed home yesterday morning from 8
weeks trip to the worlds fair.
H. J. Majors, of Ottumwa, was ir
our city Tuesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Swanson, Of
Lucas, visited in the city yesterday
with her mother, Mrs. Powell
Lon Houghland made business tril
to Ottumwa yesterday.
Messrs D. E. LAWS, S. M. Greene
and ]. H. Darrah went to Des Nome!
yesterday morning as delegates to thu
republican state convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
A PARKER PAPER.
New York Herald Declares 1t |
Esopus Sphinx,

New York, July 81 In double
loaded editorial under the title, THE
Democrats and Their New Leader" the
Herald yesterday declares for Judge
Parker. 1.-THE comments his telegram
is eliciting," 1t says, show that Judge
Parker's action has won the conf.
dence Of the people and that sort OF
confidence President Roosevelt has
not inspired. Conservative people
doubt Mr.. Roosevelt's capacity for
self-control, distrust his judgment and
question his conception of presidential
duties"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
Relief In Six Houra.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
It is great surprise on account Of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back. in male or
female. Relieves retention Of water al
most imm edia.s!y. If you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by w. W. Ennis. druggist. Ottumwa,
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
REGISTRATION At YANkroN.

Yankton, S. D.. July 22.-Over 1000
registered for Rosebud land here yes
terday, bringing the total at this
point up to 46,670. The crush of visit.
ors in the town Is unprecedented.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23

The sky looks bluer, the sun shines
brighter, a feeling of youth and
strength creeps over the soul after
taking HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. IS cents, Tea or Tablets. For sale
h.v w. L, Sargent. the True Druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
The Tariff.

W.
''I believe it to be true that the lit
erature and the speeches of this cam
paign will be largely confined to the
discussion of this ever fruitful topic
Of debate. recognize that, respect
ing the application Of the doctrine o.
protection, there are differences be
tween the republicans not only Of this
state, but of every state. But. before
/ venture further into the controver
lsy, allow me to say, and II possible
put more emphasis upon it than upon
any other thing that / may say about
the subject, that there are no differ,
ences among republicans which ought
Ito incline any republican to vote the
democratic ticket There Is absolute
unity upon the fundamental principle
which underlies aud supports the re.
publican view and It is infinitely more
important that this principle be pre-
served. steadied, strengthened, than
that It shall be represented in any
particular schedules. The democratic
proposition is at this time study for
the curious, and bait for the I'M.
wary. In the same paragraph 1t de-
noUnces protection as q robber Of the
many for the benefit Of the few, and
Immediately afarns an intent to
maintain 1t.
II turn to the republican view, as
expressed in its platform. Here there
Is entire unanimity, as we'll as deep
earnestness IN the declaration for pro
lection. There has not been and there
VIII not be. a discordant voice raised
from the republican ranks upon this
subject. It is the fundamental eco
Inomic doctrine of the republican par.
!y, doctrine which abstractly cannot
be challenged successfully and which
practically has INDICATED its wisdom
and Justice in all the triumphs Of
American industry throughout all the
years Of our marvellous growth.
sI reach now the point of difference
among republicans. There are some
republicans who believe that the tar.
If schedules of 1897 are still fair and
just, and these republicans find am
pie room upon our platform to stand
for what they believe to be true
There are other republicans who be-
lieve that conditions have SO changed
since 1897 that some Of the SEIZED
and the duties reduced. Upon our
PldLiOAm CuSl6 10 duple IOOlu lOT
these republicans. am one of them,
for while hold the principle of pro
lection as sacred as any republican
who breathes, believe that the de.
velopments or transformation of sew.
en- years demand DEMONSTRATION of
the schedules and reduction of some
of the duties which are now imposed.
LetAm say, however, and say it so
t@sl cannot possibly be misunder.
Stood, that as between the alterna.
tives Of democratic revision and the
schedules of 1897, stand for the
schedules of 1897, unchanged and un.
altered. This alternative, however, is
not presented to me, because believe
as confidently as l believe in any 9th.
or promise of the future, that the re.
publican party will march on to the
performance Of its full duty, and will
adjust the laws of the country to the
needs of the time.
Tho Iowa Idea.
May at this point say word that
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
Strikes At Their Root.

Many dangerous diseases begin in
impure blood. Electric Bitters purt
fies the blood and cures or no pay.
Only SOC. F. B. Clark, druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
Riqlat on the Spos

Where rheumatism pains, rub Buck.
lens Arnica Salve, the great healer.
Twill work wonders. Stops pain or
no pay. 25c. T. d. Clark, druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
NOT ON THE TICKET.
POLICE JUDGE E. G. MOON RE
FUSES DEMOCRATIC NoMIN:
ALTON FOR OFFICE.
ottumwans Many Friends Feel Keen
Disappointment That He is Not to
Make the contest-couId Not A.
ford Loss of Time.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Il couldn't afford to accept the nomi-
nation for attorney general said Pe-
lice Judge E. G. Moon, of this city this
morning when asked why he had sent
an urgent message yesterday asking
that his name be kept off the state
ticket to County Chairman Q. D. Full
len, whA,was one of the Wapello coun-
ty delegates to the democratic state
convention in Iowa City yesterday. II
couldn't afford to spend the money
necessary to making creditable cam
paign and besides could not spare the
loss Of time from my business"
GAS soon as I learned yesterday"
continued Judge Moon, that slate
had been prepared with my name as at
torney general telegraphed Mr.. Full
len urgently asking him to keep my
name of the ticket. I appreciate the
honor extended to me but simply
could not afford to make the race.
Maurice O'Connor, who was finally So
lected, was member of my law class
at Iowa City. He Is bright young
man and would make good man for
the Office in case he Is elected. He
is popular and will be good vote get
ter. believe the convention made
good choice"
Friends are Disappointed.
The many friends of Judge Moon in
Ottumwa and Wapello county would
have been glad to have seen his name
on the ticket and to have had an op.
portunity Of voting for him. They are
sure that he would have proved him.
self a strong candidate and in case OF
his election that his record in the Of
fee would have shown that no mis-
take had been made in placing his
name on the ticket. The many friends
who are congratulating him today upon
the honor which the very favorable
consideration Of his name by the state
convention for that important office
carried with 1t, invariably express their
keen disappointment that he did not
see his way clear to allow the use of
his name as the nominee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23

Don't Cough All Night.
Kings New Discovery, the best lung
cure in the world. No cure. no pay.
SOC, $1.00. F. B. Clark, druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23

The virtuous woman is sufficiently
acquainted With evil to recognize it at
long range.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
CUNMINS ON TARIFF.
GOVERNOR DISCUSSES HE POSI-.
TON AND THE IOWA
IDEA."

Des Moines, July Ex-Governor A,
B. Cummins, in an address before the
Polk county republican club Tuesday
evening, devoted the major portion of
his time to a discussion Of the tariff
and the Iowa Idea" He said:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23

Christian Johnson, living near Con-
over, had his shoulder dislocated in
runaway,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23

Cures permanently the cafes he under-
takes and sends the incurnble home with.
ont taking n fee from them. This is why
he continues his visits year after year,
while other doctors have made few visits
and stopped. DIR. Shallenberger is an emil
nently successful specialist In all chronic
diseases. proven by the many cures effect
cd In chronic cases which have baff1ed the
skill Of all other physicians. His hospital
experience and extensive practice have
made him so proficient that he chm name
md locate disease In a few minutes.
Treats all carable cnses Of Cntarrh, Nose,
Throat and Lung diseases. Eye and Ear.
Stomach. Liver and Kidneys. Gravel,
Rheumatism. Paralysis, Neurnigin. Ner.
vous and Heart diseases. Blood and Skin
diseases, Epilepsy. Bright's Disease and
Consumption In early stage: diseases Of the
Bladder and Female Organs. Liqr,r and
Tobacco habit. Stammer!ng cured and sure
methods to prevent It's recurrence given.
A never-fail'ng remedy for Big Neck.
PLIES. FISTULAE s.nd5 RUPTURE Ruar.
anteed cured without detention from buss.
mess. Special attention given to all Surgi.
cal cases. and NIL diseases of tie Eye, Far,
Nose and Tlroat.i
Grnnulnted Lids, Catnrnct, Cross Eyes
EtrnIuh ned without pain.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
Pay When Cured.

1t Is the perfect confidence we have
our treatment that warrants us In
adopting the above terms. We do not
equire any money Except pay for
nediciae) until perfect curs Is
lade-
DR.. Stockdale's reputation for cur
g chronic diseases is unsurpassed by
y other specialist In the state. He
thoroughly reliable and invites any
are interested to investigate his
nding, both financially and profess
,a!ly
Re positively cures Chronic catarrh.
eases of the Eye. Ear. Nose. Throat.
gs. and Kidneys Dyspepsia. Con-
.tion and rheumatism.
m who are suffering from nervous
physical debility. positive guar
to cure.
God and Skin Diseases and
asses of Women. Consulta-
Free and Confidential.
ADDRESS,
b. A. STOCKDALE
lns National Bank building
Des Moines Iowa.
Ns DR.. s;tockdale il Des Moines
Ill Mondays and Saturdays.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-23
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Are you nervous and Respondent: weak
and debilltatcd: tired mornings: no nmbi
ton-lifc'ess: memory poor; ensiIy fa-
tgued: exdtable and irritable: eyes sanken.
red and blurred: pimples on face: drcams:
posit in urine and drains Mt stool: distrust.
iul: want Of confidence: lac. Of energy and
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-18
NEGRO DESPERATE SHOOTS
WITH DEADLY ACCURACY

Memphis, Tenn. Oct. I'm a bat
tie on Mosby street to-day between
three police officers and a negro flu
gitive, two men were killed and two
We're injured. The dead;
Robert Jameson police officer.
John Pop, a negro
Injured: Police Captain O. II. Per-
ry, shot through hand; John Mon
creith, shot through leg; seriously
hurt.
The officers went to Mosby street to
arrest John Pop. who was regarded as
a dangerous fugitive from justice. The
negro, armed with a rife retreated
west on Mosby street, and upon being
pursued by the officers. opened fire.
The first shot struck Jameson in
the abdomen. The other officers then
began a fusilade with the result that
Pop was killed in his tracks. The ne
gro, however made every shot tell
Patrolman Moncreith and Capt. Perry
both receiving wounds from his deadly
fire. Jameson was Immediately re-
moved to a hospital, where he died
shortly after the shooting.