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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
BENEATH A TRAIN.
William Todd Crawls and is
Qecapitated.
SLIGHTLY DEMENTED FROM FEVER.

The Rock Island Fireman Leaves His
Apartments In Davenport Almost In Com
piete Nudity, Ostensibiy to Get Drink
and Commits SEicide Instead.
Presumably temporarily demented
from fever bordering on typhoid,
William Todd. the Rock Island fire.
man, residing at 30l7 Fifth avenue.
this city, crawled under the west
bound l1:20 passenger tram at
Davenport last evening and was de-
capitated. The cause for the horri-
bic and deliberate deed is attributa-
bic to nothing save the superstition
that the man was partly insane from
the effects of n fever. Todd is sur
vived by a wife and two children. who
are visiting relatives in the vicinity
of Sheldon, Iowa. He was employed
as fireman on 4 c., Il. l. & p. switch
engine in Davenport, where he was
taken suddenly i'll few days since.
He engaged quarters at the Atlantic
house, which adioins the Rock ISL
and depot. Yesterday his actions
were such as to arouse the suspic-
WIS VI tHC hutCl tuaO SVuiS-
thing was wrong with him mental
ly. In the evening boarders noticed
Todd perched in window of his
room naked. He was prevailed upon
to be careful less an accident nigh.
occur. but no attention was paid to
the warnings. A man was afterward
detailed to watch him, rs his actions
evidenced desperation.
Laid His head Across the Rail-.
His uneasiness did not subside.
In short time he started from his
room, and when questioned by the
attendant about his mission, Todd
replied that he wes going for drink.
The next sscn of the apparently fren-
zied man was when he rushed
across the street in partial nudity,
and crawled beneath the rear car of
the train which began to leave the
station. Two colored lads observed
the mans actions and shouted at
him to desist. but he needed them
not. He dropped on his knees, laid
his head across the rail, and when
the wheels passed over the head was
severed from the body.
The mangled body was gathered
up by the officers and placed in the
charge of an undertaken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
READY FOR WORK.
The Commissioners ON tie New Hos pital
to Act at Once.

The Commissioners ON tie New Hos pital
to Act at Once.
E.-Sherifr T. S. Siivis. who re-
turned last evening from Springfield,
where he received at the hands of
the governor his appointment as one
of the commissioners to locate the
new Western hospital for the insane,
states that Gov. Altgeld is much in
terested in the proposition and is
anxious to have the building put up
as soon as possible. He is DESTROYS
that the commission perform its
work of location at the earliest pos
sible day so that the building may
be begun.
Mr.. Siivis today wrote to his asso-
ciates on the commission calling
them together 1T Galesburs next
Tuesday, when the plan of prelimi-
nary work will be outlined and
agreed upon. Then the places offer
ing sites for the institution will be
visited and inspected.
The Local Sites.
Mr.. Silvis suggests that the local
committee on presentation of sites
get its proposition in readiness for
presentation at once, and he feels
that Rock Island county has only to
submit. its advantages in proper
shape and otherwise to meet the in
ducemeuts of other localities to re-
ceive favorable consideration when
it comes to location.
The Rock Island county committee
should bc stirring itself. The
county board meets tomorrow and
the committee should be prepared to
90 before it in a manner that it will
recognize the county's responsibility
in the premises. Rock Island county
must meet the inducements of rival
places, or it will be left.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
OFFICERS OF THE I26TH.
Elected This Morning and the Reunion
Concluded at the Tower.


Concluded at the Tower.
The tenth annual reunion of the
12Gth regiment concluded this after
noon at the Watch Tower, and the
grav-headed survivors return to
their respective homes much i'm
pressed with Rock Island hospitality.
for such, and royal at that, they have
been accorded. according to their per-
sonal expressions. which have also
gavcn strength to our claim OF being
one of the finest anu mos: beautifully
surrounded cities in the west. II.
A. Weld addressed the assemblage at
the Tower, after which dinner was
partaken OF and the day spent in socia-
bility and discussing "reminiscences.
the farewell greetings being given at
1 o'clock. A business meeting was
held ut the hall this morning, when
the following officers were elected:
President-Robert McClung.
Vice President-Dennis Brophy.
Second Vice President-E. S. Cox.
Secretary-W. S. Cochran.
Recording Secretary-J. II. Gle
land.
Chaplain-J. II. Crowder.
1t was decided to hold the next re-
union in Mercer county.
Last Evenings Feast.
The old veterans and a number of
friends gathered at Turner hall last
evening to partake of the beans, the
appearance of which recalled days of
l., atl OIL, IL.
tuting tempting feast prepared by
the Womcn's Relief Corps. Remarks
from several speakers followed.
The principal address was to
have been delivered by Hon. w. G..
Cochran, speaker of the house
at Spring field. but for some
reason he was unable to appear.
singing of the Red, White and
Blue" by Mrs. W. Ii. Barker, who
with the :yea Male Quartet. contrib
uted several delightful vocal sclec-
tions.
Nj. NJ. Sturgeon delivered the adj
dress of welcome, in which he spoke
of the prominence of the occasion,
tuC iC" SUI
vivors of the terrible battle for the
perpetuity of the grand flag and
government which their children
and children's children are living to
enjoy in peace and prosperity. He
spoke of the hardships of the old
soldier, whose bravery would ever
keep burning the embers of patriotism
in the bosom of the generations ever
to follow. He spoke of the herois m
of Col. +. NJ. Beardsley, Gem.
mander Of the 126th. In conclusion
Mr.. Sturgeon had little surprise
for the old soldiers. Miss Nicola
Stockton, of Fort Madison, Iowa,
granddaughter of Commander Boards
ley. was present, and leading the
young lady to the front OF the stage,
introduced her and moved her adop-
ton as granddaughter of the 126th
regiment. which was carried with
unanimitv and enthusiasm.
j. II. Crowder responded in be-
half of the regiment and entertained
the audience for half hour. Mai.
j. NJ. Beardsley also made soul
stirring speech. Brief remarks
were made by William Bruner.
Mr.. Metzgar. of Moline. and others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
River Eiplets.

The r. j. Wheeler brought down
eight strings of lumber.
The stage OF the water at the Rock
Island bridge at noon was 80 and
declining; the temperature, sc.
The Pilot. Zalus Davis and Verne
Swain came down, and the Zalus
Davis. X. j. Wheeler, Pilot and Verne
Swain went north.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yesterday amounted to: Foot, north.
654; south. 695; total. 1,3ie,
Teams, north, SIC; south, s11; total,
I G17
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
Delivery Wagons Collide,

The horse attached to ". c. Mauck-
er's delivery wagon became fright
ened on Seventeenth street this morn
ing and collided with Edward Mat
tousch's wagon driven by his l3-vear-
old son Carl. The occupant of
Maucker's conveyance was Adolph
Ludwig. Both rigs were capsized
and the occupants thrown onto the
pavement. Mattousch sustained 4
cash. requiring few stitches, in his
head. and Ludwig sprained an ankle.
There was no damage to the rigs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
The AIIIwaukee's New Agent.

l.. II. Greer, of Perry, Iowa, the
successor of Z. d. W. Holmes as
local freight and passenger agent
for the Milwaukee, has arrived in
the city. and the ormai transfer will
he made today. Mr.. Greer is a
young mao. and not altogether a
stranger in this vicinity. For five
years prior to his transfer to Perry
three years ago. Mr.. Greer was con-
nected with the Davenport force.
and consequently the territory is not
entirely new to him. He will be
joined the first of the month by his
family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
Excursion to the East Over Pennsylvania
Lines.

ENCursion 10 the 1sAst over iennBylv0n10
Lines.
Aug. 10 to 25, inclusive, excursion
tickets to Boston for the knights
Templar eonclave will be sold via
Pennsylvania lines good to stop of
at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New
York, and other points. Stop-over
privileges permit visits to Atlantic
City. Cape May, Long Branch,
Asbury Park. and seashore re-
sorts. Return limit ample for other
side trips. Return journey may be
made via Hudson river, Niagara
Falls, etc. Details from Deripg, 24S
South Clark street. Chicago. who will
furnish low rate tickets, or they NAV
be obtained of passenger and ticket
agents OF connecting lines in the
west and northwest. See that your
excursion ticket reads from Chicago
over Pennsylvania lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
To Cleanse the System

Effectually. yet gently. when costive
or bilious, or when the blood is i'm
pure or sluggish, to permanently
cure hsbitual constipation, to awaken
the kidneys and liver to a healthier
activity, without irritating or weak
ening them. to dispel headaches,
colds or fevers use Syrup Of Figs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
Laughter Lends n New Charm

To beauty when it discloses a pretty
set of teeth. Whiteness, when ma
ture has supplied this element of
loneliness. may be retained through
life by using the fragrant Sozodont.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
The Weather

Fair weather. slightly cooler to-
night; warmer Friday; light. variable
winds. Today's temperature. sc.
F. j. WALL, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
Rock Island Lodge, 1. D. o. r.

There will be no funeral service!
for Brother w. H. Todd. as his re.
mains will be forwarded to his fam.
lily at Camp Port, Ill.
W. L. MITCHELL, n. G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15

The Burlington route will sell
tickets for the Knights Templar ex-
cursion to Boston and return at
*23.95, as low as any other line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
CRACKSMEN AT JOSLIN.
The Safe In w. H. Ehiteside's Store Blown
Opsn Last Night.

The Safe In w. II. Hhiteside's Store Blown
Opsn Last Night.
Cracksmen invaded the village of
,Joslin last night. blowed a safe and
departed without disturbing the
peace and quiet of that neigh borhood.
The sufferer of the visit is W. IL.
Whiteside, who conducts a general
merchandise store. His establish
ment was entered by prying open a
window with tools. secured ut black
smith shop near by. The safe was
blown open and the contents rilled.
The money-drawer was likewise rid
OF it's contents, which fortunately
was comparatively light. No goods
are missing.
Endors ed Checks Taken.
In the safe were n number of en-
dorsed checks, in denominations Of
S25 and $50, and amounting to be-
tween $500 and $500. They are on
the Rock Island National bank, which
Mr.. Whiteside has warned of the
circumstances. Surrounding towns,
where persons would be apt to cash
the certificates, have been notified.
and Mr.. Whiteside has little fear
that his loss will be more than nomi-
nal. Drafts amounting to 500 or
$500 were also taken from the safe.
but as they are not endorsed they
are worthless.
A couple of weeks ago Hillsdale
was visited by cracksmen, who were
scared away while in the act of doing
a like job, and they are supposed to
be the same parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
Great Food Mar
ket.
Table Fruit.

- OAS = ~~ss
Choice California Peaches Zoe
per pound.
Choice California Prunes &c per
pound.
Choice California Nectorines &c
per pound.
Choice New California Apricots
lie per pound.
Choice California Raisins sc per
pound.
Tip Top Condensed Milk 1Oc per
can.
Baked Beans. extra fancy, 3-tt
can 10c.
Marshall & Cos Kippered Her
ring Ovals 19c per can.
3-pound can Colossal Asparagus
24c.
/ sack best Table Salt &c.
Best Rolled Oats 14c per pound.
Large Glass Jelly. jumbo size.
Zoe.
Young Tyson Tea. regular price
SOC per pound, sale price csc.
Elegant new crop Japan Tea.
regular price Coo, sale price 39c
per pound.
Best Japan Tea Dast 10c per
pound.
Finest Pure Syrup SOC per gal.
Best Santos Peaberry Coffee only
CSC per pound.
Extra Rio only CSC per pound.
A good pipe free with every
1-pound package of Old Virginia
Smoking Tobacco-only 19c.
Our Celebrated Cream Java Cof-
fee is elegant-only soc per pound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
Dry Goods De.
partment.

Gentlemen's White Shirts, REIN
forced linen fronts, good service
able muslin, Csc.
Gentlemen's White Shirts, color
ed percale fronts. pair OF percale
cuffs detatched-you are expected
to wear n white collar-5Oc.
Gentlemen's working shirts,
made right, band ed collar, felled
seams. double yoke, etc., in fan
nelette, 35c.
Our Gentlemen's White Shirt,
Am erica's best-must be seen to
be apprcciatcd-made on scientific
principles, reinforced everywhere,
sure filter, SOC.
Our Best Grade Flannelette has
the appearance of 81 shirt and
the equal of any shirt for wear,
sos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15

TIE ARGUS delivered every even.
ing at your door at loo q week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-08-15
CoodBargains Always In Demand

No Idle Talk. but Straight Bargain Facts,
backed by good values that will save
you dimes and dollars
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-21
Bald Takes Another Record

San Jose. Cal. April 20-Edward q
Bad OF the Press Cycling club, Buffalo.
n Y. is the sensation of the day in the
cycling world. He has placed another
world $ record to his credit. 1t was a
remarkable performnce i'm view of the
fact that Bald rode a road wheel. his
racing wheel not having arrived from
the east. His performance of yeSter-
day has caused much favorable COM
ment, and 5000 people attended today's
races expecting to see him establish a
new record in the mile invitation and
they We're not disappointed. Bald ran
second in his heat and qualified start
ing in the final with Burke. Foster, or
en-, Terrill and Coulter.
AT the crack Of the pistol Bald got
away first and tackled on the rear wheel
of the tandem. urging them on a every
turn. He kept his position for the first
lap when ne dropped back to allow
Coulter and Foster 10 get between him
and the tandem. He remained in this
position until the last turn in the home
stretch and then with a spirit equal 10
any the mighty Zimmerman ever made
he passed the tandem and crossed the
tape a wheels length ahead Of Coulter
who was Tapped by Foster. When the
time WAS announced the record for
one mile there came a tremendous wave
Of applause which lasted several min
u;es.
IS for Zeigler. he is fallen idol He
was actually Missed and that by his
oWn toWnSnen. He is not riding as he
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-21

His injuries are more serious than was
supposed. Ee is expected TO report at
St Louis on May l. George -Tebeau VIII
cover right during Blake's absence.
Smith, the clever young catcher who
went south with the New York club,
has received offers from three eastern
of them yet, as he may be placed by
Manager Davis in one of the big league
teams
Ever since the distance was increased
to sixty feet and four inches from the
home plate to the pitchers box the
Eagle has predicted that this season
would be a hard smuggling game in
stead of d quick game, "a pitchers bat
tie" Home runs are going to be plenti-
full, which will give the national game
good sen-off this season. Hard bat
ting Will soon show up weak fielding.
What's the matter with the Kentuck
Breeders? Why don't they breed for
long distance races as they used to be-
fore the war and just after, when we
had SO many two and four mile heats?
Can't they breed such horses as Lex
ington, Boston. Kentucky. Lancaster,
Asteriod, Whisper. and Ten Brook,
who could run any distance, and fast.
at that? 4 race at the old Woodland
would not draw unless there was
race, with heats. best three in five
two mile heat or a four mile heat Now
all our fast horses can run is mile
and a half, and very few of them two.
Too many three-quarters and mile
races. Breed again for wind and en-
DURANGO
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-21
Eagle Sporting News.

The Galveston sand Crabs" have
great pitcher in Little Page.
The New York players placed a suit
able floral emblem on Umpire Nc
ouad's grave.
Its money 70 marbles" that Ward
VIII soon be back with the Giants as
manager and second baseman.
Bob Fitzsimmons had better not
talk too much until after he has faced
and whipped CorbetL Talk won't do
il.
Kid" Lsvigne and Young Critic are
matched 10 box fifteen rounds at the
Seaside Athletic club. Coney Island. on
May il.
Boston will have hard work 10 keep
the first division. Her team may win
many games. Her batsInen this year
are weak.
\ race between Robert J. John Z
Gentry and Joe Patchen would be 4
drawing card for some association on
the Grand Circuit.
Philadelphia with her hard putting
team should jump into the lead and
hold. il. with Baltimore. Chicago and
Cleveland well UP after her.
An effort is being made in Chicago to
form a stock company with a capital
stock OF S45.00e FOR the purpose OF
building fsrst-class bicycle racing
tract.
Right Fielder Blake a. tra Cleveland
club has been sent home 10 Portsmouth,.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-21
FOND OF THE LETTER n.
Men Use Is For an Initial In Names When
ANY Other Would Do.


Its peculiar thing" said the kn0 w-
ing clerk in hotel which is noted moro
for its hosI itality than il IS for its inquisi-
tiveness in % the character OF its guests.
Its pecl liar thing the fondness that the
average man has for the letter II as an in
itial Now don't suppose that there are
more middle names beginning with II
than with any other letter, NJ or r or : or
b, but nine men out of ten, il they are in
doubt about :. middle initial, decide on II.
Now my middle initial is ", but for ev-
cry letter get, except from people know
We'll, that has my initial right l get three
in which it is put down II. It's very sell
dom, too. that you'll find a man with sui.
ficient strength of character to leave out
the middle initial of the man he's writing
TO if he doesn't know it, so he claps in an
II and lets il go. There seems TO be pre-
vailing superstition that man isn't jdst
what he ought TO be unless he has a mid
die name, and that the chances are very
strong that name begins with the eighth
letter of the alphabet
Now here's another instance Cast
your eyes over this page of or register.
That is mostly late guests who drop in
here late at night and sign names other
than their own. Sec the result, Charles
III. Jones, John II. Smith, George ii.
Robinson, A. II. Brown, r. w. Brown
and so ON. There are ten names on that
one page the middle initial Of which IS II.
Now that letter isn't any easier To write
than any other letter; it certainly isn't
any more ornamental, and l can't see that
in any respect it has an advantage over
the rest Of the alphabet Yet tho human
race sticks to it with d fidelity worthy Of
a more important cause. I'd like 10 have
some wise man tell me why. New York
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-21
State of sport in England.

London. April 2o.-The cold weather has
been unfavorable thus far for outdoor
sports. AS was announced some time
ago by the Associated Press. the team
which the ION Athletic club is 10
send to America this season will be a
strong one but the actual composition
which of the members show the best form
and greatest Improvement as the season
advances 1t has been ascertained, how
ever, that Messrs e G. Bredin and w
L. Lutiens will surely be among the
team. The first named gentleman is
present holder of the 6n1 yard challenge
cup, and at the first spring meeting of
the club. held April 8. he defeated Lutiens
in the race for the above mentioned dis
lance, his time being :11:3i 3-5. Bredin
VIII take part in the quarter and half
from 142 to 144 pounds. He is feet 1O4i
inches in height. His running ways con-
sists of long even stride which, taken
in connection with his tall, 1.-THE figure.
reminds one of greyhound. Bredin
has taken part in contests in Canada, but
has not competed in the United States.
Lutiens, who will contest in the 600 yards
run, is man feet 10 inches in height,
whose running weight is IA pounds. He
has narrow shoulders and chest wears
glasses and resembles a college tutor.
He runs with a short. quick step, head
thrown back and seems to lack studying
qualities.
The success of Richard Cookers Eau De
Gallie, formerly known as Utica, in win
ming the race for the Crawford plate al
New Market, Wednesday last. has been
well received in all parts of England.
1t is generally recognized that the Ameri
can colts victory ranks him as a first
class horse, the course is considered
one of the most severe tests in England.
A dispatch from Glasgow says that the
planiing of the Nalkyrie III, Lord Dun
ravens challenge yacht. in the approach
ing contest for the Americas cup, Is
nearly finished. The yacht will, il is
announced by a member of the firm of
Henderson brothers, her builders, be
launced in the middle of May.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-04-21
San Eranriscn Eaces

San Francisco, April 20.-A big crowd
went out TO the track today and drop
ped its money on every race except the
third. Gold Bug wound up the disas-
trous day by winning at % to /. Sum-
marieS:
First race-One mile. selling: ]. o. c..
3 to /, won; Mount Diablo. s to /. sec
ond: AgitatO, IS to /, third. Time
:43h.
Second-Seven furlongs. selling:
Broadhead, S TO >, won: Del Norte. 10
To /, second; Miss Ruth, even. third.
Time 1:272..
Third-Consolation stakes, two year
olds, five furlongs: Don Garlic. even,
won; William Pinkerton. to ). sec
ond Coda, to !. third. Time :0l&.
Fourth-Mile and a half, steeplechase
Mestor. 40 to /, won: Nero, 10 to /. sec
ond; Haymarket, to /, third. Time
:221h
Fifth-Mile and quarter handicap:
McLight. 2 TO /. won; Thornhill. to D,
second; TriX, 10 /, third. Time 2:0S12.
SiXth-F'iVe and a half furlongs, sell
ing: Gold Bug. % to 1. won; Sea Spray,
10 to l, second; Joe Cotton, 6 10 1, third.
Time -0S