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Evening journal., 1900-01-09
CHARTERs SECURED AT DOVER.

Dover. Jan. 9.-Secretary Of State
James II. Hughes yesterday granted
the following certificates Of incorpora-
ton. Great Western Zinc Company, of
Chicago. capital 100000. to engage in
mining, milling and smelling and REIN
ing zinc, lead and all other ores; the
Scranton Correspondence Institute, of
Scranton, Pa, capital $4,000, TO con-
duct a school for education; the inter-
national Commercial lncandescent
Light Company. Of Allentown, Pa.
capital s2.00O.O00, TO do a general
manufacturing and mercantile business
and also to supply heat light and
power.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
GrTTTNG READY ron BIDs.

The commissioners of the New Cas-
tie comfy workhouse met IN the office
OF Judge J.. Frank Ball this morning
and procred67 10 draw up proposals.
and specifications on which bids VIII
be asked within about two weeks. II
is the Intention Of the commissioners
10 have the work of construction be
gin at the earliest possible date.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
Special
MARYLAND MAN
DEAD.


Princess Anne, Nd, Jan. 9.-Hon.
Levin L. Waters, formerly a state sem
ator Of Maryland, died suddenly yester-
day afternoon at his residence, Beech
wood, near Princess Anne, Somerset
county, in the I'D year of his age. He
had been in poor health for some
months. His death was caused by
heart disease With his family he had
just finished dinner. Of which he had
partaken sparingly, and in the midst Of
some pleasantries ne fell into the arms
OF his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry j.
Waters. and expired His son, Levin
L. Waters, Jr., of Baltimore, had been
spending Sunday with him and had jus
taken leave Of him TO return to Balu-
more on the afternoon train, moment
before his father died. Dr. G, W.
Wainwright was hastily summoned
but upon his arrival he saw at once
that death had been instantaneous.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
LITTLE Girl BURNED no DEATH

Media, Jan. 9--Nary, 6-year-old
child Of Harry b. Edwards, Of Glen
Riddle, died last evening from burns
received while playing near a bonfire.
When her clothing became ignited she
ran into the house. and her mother
wrapped a piece of carpet about her.
but she was then fatally burned She
was able. however, to tell how the acct
dent happened.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
INcoRpoRATRD TODAY.

A certificate Of incorporation was
granted az Dover today to the Ameri-
can Telephone Repeater and Quad
Company, of Springfield, Mass, with a
capital of 100000. The company will
manufacture telephone and telegraph
apparatus. The incorporators are
Louis e. Watkins, William II. Chopin,
Francke W. Dickinson and Fred S
Newman, of Springfield, Mass, and
George NJ. Butteriok. of Everett. Mass.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
Skirts

Ladies plain muslin, cut skirt, 8
plaits, at soc.
Ladies' muslin skirt, cambria rufhe
and plaits, az SOC.
Ladies muslin skirt, embroidery
iounce, at 75c.
Ladies' cambria skirt, lace insertion
and edge, at s1.00.
others from s125 to $3.50.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09

We 5ffsr one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any CAGE Of Catatrh That cannot be
cured Dy halls C1..arrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY g. Co. Props, Toledo. ..
We. the undersigned. have known II. j.
Cheney FOR the last % years and believe
him perfectly honorable in OH business
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
Toledo. O.
Nalding, Ninnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo d.
Halls CAtarrh Cure - taken internally,
lcting directly upon tho hood and mu-
cous surfaces Of The fyetcm Price csc per
bottle. Sold by an Druggists. Testmon-
tals free.
Iial1s Family Pills arc The best.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09

Samuel a. Alcom. OF Stanton. has
sold his forty-acres farm, situated near
Stanton. TO Frank Walker. for $4,000.
Yesterday Alcom sold his stock and
farming implements Unusually high
prices were secured.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
Drawers

Ladies' muslin drawers, 3 plaits, at
19c.
Ladies' muslin umbrella drawers,
cambria ruffe, hemstitched, at 25c
Ladies' muslin drawers, embroidery
ruffle, at 25c.
Ladies' cambria drawers, lace trim
med, at 39c.
Ladies' cambria drawers, Val lace
insertion and edge, at SOC.
Others at 75c. s1.25 and s150
Evening journal., 1900-01-09

e95 500: Tilden's vote, 4,260,59s. Demo.
cratic per cent: Popular vote, 81; cleo
foral vote. SO. New electoral votes, "a
1S9e-Vote cast Ia United States, lS,
ls25 122: Bryan's vote, 6,6S6,073. Demo
cratic per cent: Popular vote, AZ
electoral vote, 80. New electoral votes
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
REoUIsrTIoN BOZ CUNNINGHAM.

Chester. Jan. 9.-District Attorney
Smith asked Governor Stone for requi-
sition papers Tor David. alias Bucky
Cunningham. who has been arrested IN
Wilmington. charged with robhing the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad station ar
IBoothwyn, on December 70.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
THE GOINGS ON
IN SOCIETY
Matters Which May Be Of In.
terest to Feminine
Readers.
WITH THE cITVs VISITOR
Brief Items as to the Whereabouts
Of Wilmington People, Their
Neighbors and Friends

All communications Intended for inser
lon In this column should be addressed [
Society Editor, care Of lhe Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be writer
on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
COUNCIL or ORDINATION MEETS

Rev John Shape and Harry EN-.
mons went TO Chester today where
they will meet to examine Rev. Mr.
Wood who viii be ordained to tn,
Baptist ministrytomorrow evening Rev
Mr. Wood Is a student at the CrozeI
Seminary. and has been called TO ac
cept the pastorate OF North Baptis
Church To succeed Rev Il. G Merrill
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Mrs. S. Wallace Merrihew. OF Allston,
Mass, is the guest OF Mrs Albert b..
Marks at The Parke.
Miss Mary Taylor, Of Lincoln. Va,
was entertained by Mrs. Samuel r.
Lawson yesterday
John b. Blackburn, prominent
Colorado politician, is visiting his bro
Their, J. Bernard Blackburn, in this city.
Homer Brennan. formerly of this
city, btu now Of Philadelphia, has
been the guest OF friends in Whining
ton.
Harry Chairs has returned from a
months visit to Browns Mills-in-the-
Pines. N. j.
Miss Lizzie Baker, of Media, is the
guest of friends In this city.
Senator James NJ. Shakespeare. Of
Mill Greek hundred, is in this city to-
day
Miss kathryn Pie, OF Newark, IS the
guest of Miss Nan Neary, on Jefferson
street.
J. Harry Hofecker is in New York
today
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO lNVESTI-
GATE
Howell S. England counsel for Da-
vid, alias "Bucky' Cunningham, who is
held on the charge of robbing Booth
wynn station, on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, has asked Governor Tun-
nell TO withhold issuing requisiiion pa
/ pers until the Encouragement has an
opportunity TO investigate the case and
make a recommendation. The claim is
made that Cunningham can prove an
/ alibi. The Delaware county authori-
ties want Cunningham on this charge.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
Or. REED no LECTURE.

Dover, Jan. 9.--Dr. George Edward
Reed, president Of Dickinson College.
will lecture on Enthusiasm and En-
thusiasts" at the Wilmington Confer
ence Academy on January iS. On Feb
ruary /, DR.. Henry T. Belts, president
Of Drew Seminary. will. lecture before
the students on Gladston.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
Covers

Ladies plain muslin corset covers,
at &c.
Ladies' plain cambria covers, square
neck, at 15c.
Ladies cambria covers, embroidery
trimmed. at 19c.
Ladies' cambria covers, full front,
lace trimmed, at Csc.
Ladies' cambria covers, square and V
shaped, embroidery and lace trimmed
at 39c.
Ladies' cambria covers, square, round
and V shaped, lace and embroidery
trimmed, at soc.
Others at 75c., s1.O0 and $1.25.
lns1in drawers SHIRTS waist
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
HELP WANTED

WANTED.-Mon and "a Apply
Electric Wire Company, over
street bridge
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
Night Robes

double yoke front and back, at Soc
Ladies muslin robes, cambria ruffe
double yoke front and back, at S9c.
Ladies' muslin robes, fancy embroid-
cry yoke, at SOC.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09

Ladies' muslin Empire robe, cambria
ruftie, embroidery trimmed, at sec.
Ladies cambria robe, whole embroid-
cry yoke, at 75c.
Others from S1.0O to $500.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
On Wednesday

1000 yards seersucker, 7c from Ioc
500 yards outing flannel, &C from I2Hc.
200 yards bleached canton flannel &c from Ioc
100 pillow cases, 42x36 for &c.
800 turkish towels, r251c from zoe.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
Chenise

Ladies muslin chemise, lace and en-
broidery. cambria and rufie, at 25c.
Ladies muslin corded ehemise, 39c.
Combination skirt and ehemise, at
75c.
Others at s1.OO. SIPS, $3.50 and $500.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
CROSBY & HILL.
6O5-7-0 Market Street.
A RIGHT SALE
White Garments.

Y ND we ought to say more than right. 1t should in.
"A terest every lady in Wilmington within twenty
miles of it. There is not the shadaw of doubt
but you can save over rs per cent on purchase of
perfect 1t IS possible to make them and every garment
bought before thought of todays prices in the head
of most buyers 1t will take at least twelve months before
any change in the market and indications point to higher
prices then. We will mention few garments with prices
but thoroughly understand the value offer YOU thew
have to be seen.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
and gowns,

full line Of chidrens muslin drawers, skirts, waist
and gowns
Evening journal., 1900-01-09

We will have big talk about coats on Satulcav.
Evening journal., 1900-01-09
Separate Skirts
Dress Goods

colorings in all wool cashmere, SOC for SOC:
Sewing machines-we sell them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
= DAlnc.No PARTY.
Misses Harris and Foreman Enter
.5i5 .tain,foH Vtsitiug q uests.

:
ssatnlfor vfsiting Guests.
NilseA Rlanche Harris. OF Perry, NJ;
gs,s Roberta Gran and Grace Weld, OF
Rateil6o, Who have been the guests OF
Misses Florence Harris and Fern Fore
man, have enjoyed many pleasant
times during their stay in the city and
added to those Is the delightful party
given Last evening by their hostesses.
The brick house adjacent to the resi-
sdence OF Dr.. Harris is vacant now and
1t had been fitted up for the reception
of the young people. The upper rooms
were furnished with rugs and screens.
but the lower ones were more bare in
order that dancing might be enjoyed.
Palms added beauty to the house. Lit
tie Cora and Frank Foreman, met the
guests as they arrived. All evening
long there was dancing to the music OF
the harp orchestra, and in the dining
room refreshments were served by
Mesdames G. w. Harris, T. G. Fisher
and F. G. Aurlnger. On the porch Miss
Eva Wilbur served the frappe. The
guests were Mrs s. G.. Lunt, Misses
Cora Lander. Emma Woodbury., Bess
Ketchum, Florence Michaels, Florence
Bromley, Nina McElroy, Lulu Law
renee, Anna Foreman. Peryle Harris
and Leone Hole: Messrs. Walter Gill
man, Joe Lander. Grove Harris, Fred
Wilbur. Robert Brown, Harry Hole,
George Owings, John Woodbury..
Rainie Euziere. Clyde Church, George
Fletcher James Lynch and Harry
Denmead,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
a CONSTANT RESORT.
IL tho Eye and Ear Innrmary of DR..
Is. r. KierulT


b. r. Kierulff.
Despite the hot weather we And Dr.
kierulff's intirmary constant resort
for those afflicted with eye, ear, nose
or throat trouble Among a few Of the
recent callers were:
F.. "A. Crosser, eyes, Chicago.
Mrs. j. S. Sweet, throat. New Or.
leans.
T. C. seamands. eyes, city.
Miss A. Bremner, eyes and glasses,
city.
John AIinetor eyes city.
S. H. Human, eyes, city.
Joseph Neuman, eyes, city.
Miss Mary Navora, throat. city.
Miss Ada Meyers. eyes and glasses,
Written.
Mise S. Carter. eyes and glasses. All
bion.
Mrs E. swever. eyes and glasses,
Liscomb.
Mrs. P. G. Laughlin. eye. and
glasses, Eldora.
Mrs. Ada Ransom. eyes and ears,
Owas sa.
Mrs. Collins. liberated cornea. All
bion.
George Lingreen. nose and throat,
Fearing.
Mrs. Lars Peterson, eyes. Dunbar.
Thomas G. Collins. ears, Albion.
Gilbert .Adlend, sore eyes. city.
Nels Nelson, catarrh, Quarry.
George ]. Klein. ears, Green Noun
tain
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
HAS HIS POCKET PICKED.
General Trahlc Manager Tittemore.
ofthe Central, Loses Fine Gold

General Traffic Manager ]. N. Title
more, OF the Central, was the victim Of
a pickpocket Tuesday afternoon while
en- route from the general offices to the
Seely lunch room, Just across the way,
and today is minus a fine gold watch,
the gift OF the employees OF the Sioux
City & Northern railway, made in 1893.
when he was connected with that
property.
The watch was carried in the trous-
sers watch pocket and the chain was
done up fob style for convenience sake.
and was easily accessible to any one.
who might be so inclined. The time
piece was not missed until evening
about s O'Clock, when City Marshal
Jones and the police in the depot dis
trict We're authorized to offer a reward
of $50 for its return. with no questions
asked. Dodgers were also printed and
distributed among the hobo element
that had congregated around the sa-
looms, but no one volunteered to claim
the reward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
BOY DISAPPEARS FROM HOME.
Farmer Residing Northwest OF the
CITY. looking For a Lost Son Il.

Farmer Residing Northwest OF the
City. Looking For a Lost Son.
Charles Riggles, farmer residing
northwest OF the city three miles, came.
to- the city Tuesday evening to make a
search for his son Rolla, aged IA years,
who disappeared from home Sunday
and who has not been seen or heard Of
since. Mr. Ruggles suspects a tramp.
farm hand by the name Of John Drew
OF being responsible for the boys dis
appearance and thinks that he coaxed5
him to leave. Drew has been working
at different times in the community.
and the last time he was employed at
the Gus Stepp farm. one-half mile dis
tant from the Ruggles home. Drew
has been questioned concerning the dis
appearance of young Ruggles. but
failed to enlighten the father<further
than to tell him that the boy went to
Albion. This. however, Is thought to
be false, as an inquiry there has failed
to throw any light upon the matter.
From the description furnished Of the
missing boy 1t is thought ne was seen
here on Monday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
a PRACTICAL PARTY.
The Unity Club Entertains and AZ.
fords It's G uests an Hour With Dos

:
The afternoon of Tuesday was very
oppressive in Its heat. but the parlors
OF the H. A. Church residence were cool
and comfortable and the ladies who
had gathered at the Invitation OF the.
Unity Club felt that the pleasure they
received more than made compensation
for the effort needed to venture out in
the glaring sun. Attic an intellectual
treat had been prepared for the guests
1T was not Of an abstruse and unimpor.
tant character. but was instead very
practical! and Of value to the house
wives. Mrs. Harriet s. MacMurphy. of
Omaha. ia we'll known as one who has.
studied much in the line OF domestic
economy and so from the very first her
hearers had confidence In her and in
what she said. But she did not devote
all her time to talking. for the parlors
had been arranging 30 as to permit of a
spTa teal Illustration c. :":'ssisstt she vas
telling and the ladies were permitted
to partakc Of each and every dish
which she prepared before them. Some
thing Of the sacred duty OF keeping
good homes and cooking Gsod masls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
Vss aa audusadap aurr 81 1900
Office" by -. Frank Armstrong, Des

Office" by n. Frank Armstrong, Des
Moines.
Paper. Ethics in Printing by Mr..
Freeman r. Conaway. Des Moines
Question box, conducted by Mr.. G. p.
Kenyon, Des Moines.
Paper. THE Home Newspaper as an
Educator" by Mr.. Charles s. Rogers.
Mount Pleasant News.
Afternoon
Music by Ladies' Quartet.
The Value OF the Editorial Page In
the Country Newspaper" paper by w.
/. Branagan. Emmetsburg Democrat.
The Bright Side OF Country Jour-
nalism," paper by Mrs. "A. NJ. Aims
worth, Onawa Gazette.
Some of the Weaknesses OF Newspa-
per Men, paper by e. N. Bailey Britt
Tribune.
THE Fraternity of the Press" by B,
B. Herbert, editor National Printer
Journalist. Chicago.
Question Box-Editorial and Publish
ing Department, by B. b. Herbert.
Election of officers and fixing place of
the next meeting.
In place of the usual discussions the
question box leaders will use all the
ttlLlS pOsSlOiC HSWcIiIS
On Saturday the visiting newspaper
men will be given a trolley ride around
the city and in the afternoon will hear
the Dolliver-Clark joint debate in the
IChautauqua grounds. The editors will
get the benefit of the Chautauqua AS
sembly which begins July 10. It Is ex-!
pected that the attendance Of editors
and their families will amount to about
800. as the members Of the association
will nearly all come. The Womens
Press Club of Dies Moines will enter
tain the ladies of the party on Friday
in manner that will be a credit to the
Des Moines newspaper workers and al
pleasure to their guests. Friday even
ing there Will be some sort of q recep-
ton and the visitors will be enter
tanned at the Chautauqua auditorium
by Edward Palmer in his experiments
with liquid air. The reception will be
in the form Of a lawn fete at one OF the
fine homes in Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
MARRIED.
Diller.Hays.

Mrs Ida Hays and Mr.. H. a. Diller
were married Tuesday evening in the
apartments of the bride over No. 70
West Main street. There We're but a
very few guests present when Rev..
Van Ness performed the ceremony. The
bride Wore gown Of pale blue dimity.
and carried roses. Refreshments were
served later in the evening. The bride
is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Yates
Hollingsworth. They will reside at No.
504 Woodbury. street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
a SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION.

4 = :
Plans Being Made for an Excursion
TO Iowa Fails by Marshailtown
sunday Schools.
Sunday school workers in this city are
talking up plans for an excursion to
Iowa Falls on July 49, to attend the
Sunday school assembly,
which begins in that city on the oath of
July and continues until Aug. 9TH. The
chapel car "Glad Tidings" is to be in
at the assembly during the
first week. and is considered to be quite
an attraction. The Sunday schools that
are interested in the project are those
of the Methodist, Baptist, Congrega-
tional and Christian churches, and on
Friday evening. at the Baptist parson-
age. a committee meeting will be held,
attended by the pastors OF the above
named churches and the superlntend-
ents OF the Sunday schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27

was dwelt on and q number Of recipes
were given at the request OF the guests.
Bread making was told OF at length
and whole wheat bread sandwiches
were served as we'll as a caramel
mousse and an iced tea punch. After
the talk the ladies' enjoyed pleasant
hour with Mrs MacMurphy and among
themselves. There we're a large num-
bers OF the Entire Nous and the ID. A. r.
and the ministers' wives a number Of
special friends were invited.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27

Mr.. Samuel Strauss. Des Moines
Leader.
Response by Miss Jennie G. Keith, of
the Cambridge Dispatch, president of
the U. d. NJ. E. "A.
Memorial to Hon. Matt Parrot. late
editor of the Waterloo Reporter, LATE
Young, Des Moines Capital.
Music by Humboldt Ladies Quartet.
Appointment OF committees, finance
and resolution. announcements and
adjournment.
The program for Friday is as fol-
lows:
Forenoon
Called to order at 9o'clock sharp at
the Y. NJ c. A. Auditorium.
Vocal music by Ladies Quartet.
Paper, Benefits Of an Organization.
by Mr.. George A. Miller. Des Moines.
Paper Business Methods in a Job
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
OBITUARY.
Wolke an.

Mr.. and Mrs. n. wolken, who live al
Dillon. are mourning the loss of their
baby, who had lived but a few days.
The death occurred Tuesday evening
and the burial was this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
Pearl-w olcott.

Charles j. Pearl, night baggageman
for the Chicago Great Western railway,
and Miss Cora B. Wescott also Of this
city were united in marriage at a O'clock
Tuesday afternoon by Justice Allen, at
the latter's office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
7,zS1lsyL>g

A. j. Connolly, prominent demo-.
cratic politician and late chief clerk in
the adjutant generals Office OF Mis-
souri,, attempted to commit suicide at
Warrens burg, Mo. Connolly is now liv-f
ing in Kansas City and is clothing
drummer. He went to Warrensburg
and to the Commercial hotel, which is
owned and conducted by his widowed
mother. He went to the kitchen and
there secured a butcher knife and in
the presence of the cooks tried to cut
his throat. He made several ugly
gashes in his neck and throat before
being disarmed. His wounds are not
serious. but he declares he will finish
the job. "A protracted spree and des-
tpondency are said to be the cause for
his attempt on his life
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
L. s. Peckham,
NJ A. Bondage.
w. w. Owens.
A. Garretson.
IdsO q William.
Reynolds. watson 4 Co.

DcWitt's Little Early Risers are ia
nous little, pills for liver and bowel
troubles Never grippe. All druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
"MONARcH."

The new Gasoliue-List OF Grocsrs
Who Sell It,.
No smoke. no smell. Not sold from
peddling wagons. Sold In Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
READY FOR CAMPAIGN.

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-06-27
|||H||||IR|||D| NIGHT O|I|||....|||E||I|(|
! Ralph Anderson Loses 8 Ls6 " hils,I
Atteupting TO Oct on q loving
|5sSi Central Train.
James Penny. Z Laborer. While In.
ts1isatsd, Falls Under North
Il. western Freight.
Tfsnps Save ! Brakeman's Life
Injury Il! : 9. q. ". Section
Hand

Two severe railroad accidents. and
two others not 30 severe, formed q rec
ord for Marshalltown within the past
gtwenty-fou hours
About $3.50 o'clock Tuesday evening.
Ralph Anderson, aged 16. son Of G. F.
and Hrs. Mary Anderson. who resides
with his mother at the corner OF Seventh
and Linn streets. fell under freight No.
! l, OF the Central, at Sixth street. and
u had his left foot and ankle crushed go
badly that amputation slx inches below
the knee Swas necessary.
The boy was playing with number
OF lads about his own age at the Third
gtreet junction. where the Chicago &
Northwertern. Chicago Great Western
and Iowa Central tracks cross He be-
came tired u his play and noticing the
I out going freight pulling up for the
crossing, determined to catch one of the
cars to ride to Sixth street, which would
bring him within a short distance of his
home. He boarded the eighth car from
the way car, standing on the footre on
& the eide, and when he attempted TO
alight at the Sixth street crossing struck
the cattle guard and was thrown under
the wheels. The lett leg went under and
was frightfully mangled, but he man
aged to get out Of the way by crawling
On his hands and knees. Some other
boys who had caught the same train
Witnessed the accident. as did also a
travelling man who was distributing
samples OF starch In the neighborhood,
+ snd who was waiting for the train to
pass the crossing before driving on. The
stranger ran to the boy as soon as the
accident occurred, took his vest from
him and wrapped up the mangled leg,
and drove him imme diately to his home,
where physicians Were summoned and
the leg was amputated.
He 10 resting easily today, altho the
reaction setting In Tuesday night. aided
by the hot weather. caused him to pass
Z q very restless night The boy acted
very pluckily turnout the entire ordeal,
= VA cha nh ysicf q ma could ntt porfnrp, fI1 q