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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15
BIG LOSS IN LUMBER FIRE.
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learned messages were sent to Moline
and Davenport for help and within
very short time both cities responded.
Each city sent one hose wagon and
both crews found opportunity to do
good work. The mill company is well
provided with fire fighting apparatus
and this was soon all in use and wa
ter from the pump in the mill was
being thrown upon the edges of the
fire in twenty places. The pressure
i'm the city mains was increased by
the use of the pump at the Rock ISL
and Plow works. which was put in
operation as soon as possible. All
the factories i'm the neighborhood
suspended operations and the en-
ployes made themselves useful i'm
helping the firemen. The plant of the
Rock Island Stove company was
somewhat endangered. but several
lines of hose were laid to the differ
ent buildings and none of them be-
came ignited.
Carried Goods Into Street.
People living from one to two blocks
away from the fire carried their
and great excitement prevailed for q
time. The fixtures in the office of
Weyerhaeuser x Denkmann were
nearly all removed and piled on the
south side of Fourth avenue. Some
of the people loaded their effects up
on wagons and hauled them away en-
tirely out of danger. BY , o'clock
the danger had passed and the panic
abated.
Engines wild Dash.
One of the most thrilling incidents
of the fire was the dash of the Rock
Island switch engine No. % to save i
tank car that was on track withia
80 feet of the burning piles. The en-
CINE, which was run by Engineer
Weaver. with Bob Williams on the
foot board, dashed down the tracks
into the smoke and flame and bump
ed against the car, which was already
burning. The coupling having been
made no time was lost in getting
away to a point where hose could
brought into play to save the tank.
Three cats that were driven from
one of the buildings that had caught
| fire had fit in the street and at
finally disposed of.
Loss and Insurance.
The estimated loss is $4,000, ami
the insurance $4,000, held in the fol-
lowing companies distributed among
the agencies of Hayes & cleveland.
c. +. Hodgson. and W. c. Maucker:
| Union, Pennsylvania ...........S l,5OO
| United tiremen's ............ 1.5O0
philadelphia Underwriters 1000
Lumbermer's LlOyds .......... 5000
New York Underwriters. ...... 4,OOo
St Paul $500
Traders. Chicago ............. l,1OO
| Equitable -..........- LOW
Firemen's, New Jersey .-...... l,5Oo
American. Pennsylvania ....... 1000
Philadelphia Underwriters 1000
Scottisb Union .. 1900
I.tna . 1000
| American Central ..........-.. l,OO0
Securitv . 1000
o,,ee, 1000
| \ ortbern 1,5Oo
| A1Ias 1000
Thuringia 1000
/ Newark 1000
London & Lancashire ........ 1000
Western $500
Wesfcbester 1900
National ireland . 1000
Total ..--.-.-.-.. '@4o'oV'
Small Blaze Yesterday.
There was fire yesterday after
noon at the home of Andrew Ander-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

FOR SALE-Stock farm. Best stock tarm
in Green county. Iowa. must be sold 10 20
days and can be bought at a bargain on
easy terms. There are 40 acres close TO
school. rural mail, telephone. fair hou> e
large barns. cribs. orchards. and in excel
lent neighborhood. Price So 50 per acre.
Write at once to George II. Gallup, Jeter-
u. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

FOR SALE = Lots in woodin's addition.
These lots are on Eleventh and Twelfth
avenues between Fifth ana Seventh
streets, are 42XI25 feet with 2G-foot alley
and nine feet of good rich soil lying on
limestone rock. An abundant supply of
pure water can be had at a small expense
by drilling 80 feet through the soil and
rock. Sidewalks are all Shaded with Elm
trees set 20 feet apart along the curb. If
you are interested in a cheap building lot,
the price and terms that these lots are Of
fered for will suit you. Call or address s.
J. Woodin, 922 First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

MONEY TO LOAN-In any amount, on any
kind of security. Also choice property for
sale or rent. w. L. Coyne, $50 Seventeenth
street, up stairs.
wANTED-To loan money on diamonds,
watches, jewelry, hardware, musical in
struments, bicycles, clothing, dry goods,
furniture, etc. Highest cash prices paid
for second hand goods of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions
strictly confidential His new number and
location, 1923 Second avenue. Don't forget
tt Jones' secondhand store. Two rings
on 1347.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

FOR SALE-Choice bargains in building
lots, cottages and houses, for sale in all
parts of the city: houses rented; rents col
fected; money to loan on real estate
Curity at current rates; IRE and tornado
insurance written in oldest and most re-
liable companies; we also have some good
real estate investments netting 8, and 10
per cent: list your property with MS, we
can sell il; telephone 1913; we are in our
office every Saturday evening the year
around. If you want to buy or sell proper
ty you Will save time and money by COM
ing direct to our office, over Peoples Ma
tional Bank. Goldsmith & Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15
FOR RENT---FARAIS.
FOR sALE-PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Two remaining east front lots
in the Dart Twenty-SeCond street addition.
For terms inquire of r s. Dart, Jackson s.
HurSt'S ONCE, Masonic temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

FOR SALE-Lots. 1 VIII sell what is re-
manning of the beautiful residence lots To-
Gated on Sixth avenue between Twenty
eighth and Thirtieth streets at $3.50 and
$3.50 per lot. These lots are the cheapest n
the city. All are connected with city wat
er and sewer and have shade trees. within
one block of Seventh avenue car line and
two blocks OF red and blue lines. II is
geL-7lly conceded that the Rock Island
railway will again occupy the yards which
of enhancing the price Of these lots at least
so per cent making this an opportune time
to buy the few rem naming lots above de-
scrfoed. For further Information call on
e J. Burns, room II. Mitchell & Lynde
building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15
RAILWAY NEWS.

The first tracks of the new Milwau-
<ee cutoff were laid yesterday at Rur-
ledge. three miles north of Ottumwa,
where the tracks of the new line join
the Marion and Kansas City branch
Few people realize the magnitude of
the undertaking which is rapidly be-
ing pushed to completion on this
line. The work at this end of the
line is nearly done and within ii
month it will have been completed,
but at other points on the line the
work is not so far advanced and il il
probable that the road Will not be fin
ished until the first of the year. This
viii give the Milwaukee one of the
shortest and most direct routes from
Kansas City to Chicago and will open
up new territory for the Ottumwa
hippers.-Ottumwa Courier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

FOR SALE-Bargains, some rare ones n
lots in EdgewoOd park Also bargains ia
lots and dwellings in different parts OF
the city List Your property aud bring
your insurance TO {. E Taylor * Son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

\ Chicago dispatch of Saturday ev-
ening says: The Chicago, Rock Isl
and q Pacific Railway company has
let to the W. II. Stubs Contracting
company, of Chicago, and Flick &
Johnson Construction company, of
Davenport, Iowa, contracts for the
construction of its new line between
Versailles, Mo-, and Kansas City. com
pleting the St. Louis-KansaS City line
of the Rock Island. The cost will be
about S3,OO0.O0O. The contracts in
volve the handling of 2.5OO.OOO yards
of rock and 100000 yards of earth,
the boring of three big tunnels. ana
all the bridging, concrete and mason
ry construction on the entire line.
The work will be pushed through aS
rapidly as possible, and give employ
ment to several thousand men and
teams. The work will begin at once.
The new road will be the Rock Isl
and's Kansas City-St. Louis through
line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates Marion L. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1886, Mitchell s. Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

FOR SALE-A IO-acre fruit farm. acknowl-
edged to be one of the finest in Rock Is
land county. One and one-half miles from
city limits. viii take some city dwelling
property IN exchange. Parties going 10
retire. Apple to Reidy Bros, Mitchell s.
Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-A fox terrier with one black ear
short tail answering TO the name OF
prince Return to owner al 1885 Sew
enth avenue. and be rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
INSURANCE on dwellings and household
goods a specially. Oldest and best COM
panies, lowest rates G. II. Chamberlin,
Mitchell & Lynde block. Phone 1890
IF YOU WISH your money TO earn higher
rate of interest than is paid by savings
banks. call on Marion E. sweeney, attor-
ney. rooms 1885, MITCHELL Lynde building,
Rock Island.
TORNADO INSURANCE-Rates for city
property 20 cents per 500 one year, 90 cents
per 800 three years, 90 cents per 500 hve
wears. Call or address c. X. Cham berlin
Agent, Mitchell Lynde building.
J. P. WILLIAMSON buys sells and ex-
changes all kinds of second hand goods,
will pay more than any other dealer and
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also. j. p. Williamson,
1915 Second avenue. Telephone 1854.
IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure situation
the Mail is the one paper inMoline that can
do 1t for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and Saturday Mail, Moline, Ill
DO YOU WANT AGENTSs-Many years, ex-
perience places US in a position to give you
valuable information along lines that Will
assure you success. ASK for free letters
of Information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord & Carver. Racine, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

IOST-A pair of steel bowed spectacles be-
tween Young < McCombs' and Hess Bros.
in case with Mrs. Egglestou's name
tached- Finder please leave at Argus
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE "A good soft coal heater only
burned two winters. Inquire at 900 Four
teenth-and-a half street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED statesmen. Must furnish
good reference and bond. One of the best
known firms in the United States. Natural
ability Will be considered more important
than previous experience. Cali Saturday
afternoon or evening. Room >, Buford
block. Rock island. ID. ~. Mehan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

Small Blaze Yesterday.
There was a fire yesterday after
noon at the home of Andrew Ander-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED - Trustworthy person in each
county to manage business. old establish
ed house, solid financial standing: straight
bona fde weekly cash salary SlS paid by
check each Wednesday, with all expenses
direct from headquarters; money adyanc-
ed for expenses. Manager, 379 CaXton bldg.
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED-Plumb that has had expert
ence as timer. Good wages and steady
work to good workman. Address With
hart & Nesbitt. savanna Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED-Good machinists and boilermak-
ers for work in western railroad Shops.
Machinists with railroad experience pre-
ferred. Steady n ork to competent men
Transportation free Apply to room o.
Rock Island house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade.
STEADY practice by free work, expert in
StructionS. demonstrations, lectures and
splendid opportunities for graduates.
Tools prese nted. wages Saturday. board
included Catalogue and particulars
mailed free Moler Barber college, Chi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

wANTED-Good, industrious man for stove
and general work. Apply at once 10 Allen,
Myers & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

wANTED-Men tor statesmen. Local or
travelling. We employ on both salary and
commission. Straight, honorable business
that will WELD good income. Our sale Smen
make from $40 a month up and expenses.
For particulars write, The Z. G. Chase Co.,
Geneva n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED-A reliable man OF good address.
one who has had experience in selling in
-vestment securities preferred. Address
the Indian River Commercial company,
Baltimore, Nd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED-15O men tor government work at
Burlington. WagessI.75 per day for labor.
Quarrymen - per day. Steamer Percy
Swain and fleet will leave Rock Island
Sept 16, lowing to the breakage of rud-
der chains the boat was delayed) for
works. Free transportation. For particu-
lars see c. Il. Nagel, 45l Forty-fourth
street Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED-An established wholesale house,
recently incorporated, extending business,
desires to engage competent manager for
branch house. Salary 800 per month, ex-
penses and commission. Must invest 81 900
In capital stock of company on which divi-
dend of per cent will be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address,
Secretary. box $40 Kansas City, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

FOR SALE-A gentle buggy horse suitable
for lady to drive. Can be bought cheap.
Cali at lIl7 Twenty-ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED-Salesmen competent to sell
money making speciality to the grocery
and general store trade. Address stand
ard Manufacturing company, Decatur,
Ill None but frst-class men VINO can give
bond need apply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15
HELP.

WANTED Four girls at the Merchants res
taurant 223 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED = Salesladies or gentlemen for
city to work on salary. Inquire of f. Il.
Dunn Commercial hotel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED-Young mau Il or IS years OF age
TO go into an office to learn a good bust
ness. Must live at home, write a good
own hand "A 81" The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

Married men preferred. Good clean work
Permanent Job. Call between l and or
and p m, room 2, 30l Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

work at Milan at sI.1 per day of eight
hours. Apply at government ONCE, Milan,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED Good. bright boy IS or ls years
old, TO learn the printing trade; one who
has had some experience preferred Apply
Tue sday or wednesday. Edward Nance,
1l4-l16 Nineteenth street, Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

ms WERS TO the following are at this once
IN. 49," .B A. 2e;' &C. a. 8; m 605i' N. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

WANTED-A girl for general housework.
No washing Good wages. Inquire at 2209
Seventh avenue.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19
A NillianYsieea

Could hardly express the thanks OF
Homer Hall. OF Weet Point, La. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lunge. causing u most obstinate cough,
Several ply sicians said he had cousump-
,ion, bot could not help him. When all
thought he was doomed he began to use
Or. Kiugs New Discovery for Consump.
ton and writes-"it completely cured
me and saved my life. now weigh 2a7
lbs." It's positively guaranteed for
Coughs. Colds and Lung troubles.
Price 60c and el.OO. Trial bottles free
at Peoples Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19

From ths 0unaison News
Work ou tho Taylor park railroad
tunnel will soon be rushing. Crooks 4
Ormsn have the contract and expect TO
employ 200 men boring from each side
OF the range above Tin Cup.
J.C. Harris vas up from Lake Fork
Monday and Tuesday. He has fourteso
men at work on his contract for gettiag
out 5000 broad gauge ties for the
D. 4 r. G.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19

The Ohristmss number OF the New
Idea Wooan's Magazine will offer many
features that WilI prove Of practical
and tinsly valne during the coming
holiday season. Tho second installment
OF "The Journal Of London Woman"
"Christans Presents for Men," "How>to
Entertsin Christmas House Party"
"Inexpeusive Gifts for q Christmas
Tree Chiidren's Party Tor Christ
mas" will each and all add their quota
to the general interest OF the book. The
contents wiH be brilliantly illustrated.
both IN color plates apd in black
and white. and the regular
utilitarias portions will far exceed the
same presented by any other magazine
OF the prSce.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19
rhe erisle or Heree..

Many soldiers IN the last war wrote to
cay that for scratches, bruises. cuts,
wounds, corns. sore feet and stiff joints,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best in the
world. Same for burns. scalds, boils,
ulcers. skin eruptions and piles. 1t cures
or no pay. Only 25c at Peoples
Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19
Whas,s II . sane.

rSesy4hing is in tho name when it comes
- WS6h Hasel Saive. e. G. Dewitt 4
Ca,k{ Chicago. discovered some years
- - e nsks oir: from Witch
isss;ss seissss .ss .sf P,ass pae:rodiss hes
Pijoe ecDaDa, cuts. burns, bruises and
II skin dissases DeWiti's Salve has no
equal. This has given rise to numerous
WoethIoD counterfeits. Ask for DeWitts
-ths gsauine. W. G. Cook.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19

Mrs. Harry Stewart came down from
Paonia Tueeday for few days visit
with relatives.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19

esanA Jssssae. Factory Re-Ope.ed.
TIE 4O0-ton capacity beet sugar fac
tory Il Grand Junction. built several
yssse sgo by Charles Boettcher and his
Ds1ver associates. will be operated by
then the coming season. 1t was an
nouured by Mr.. Boe;tcher that negofia
tioad Which have been in progress for
sesefai weeks between the owners OF
the factory and the farmers around
0nnd Junction had resulted In a
nptnsl agreement to reopen the factory
neKt year. The factory will be enlarged
fsoo 100 to 300 tons capacity.
The factory vas built several years
eep and was operated one year by MIR.
Booetchsr and bis associates. The
farneS in the district failed to supply
the requisite amount Of sugar beets and
the factory was sold at the end of that
|ysar's campaign to company which
inDaed bonds on the plant and gave them
- the former owners as security. The
Dew CONF any was unable to carry out
~ plane and the bondholders we're com
pelled to take the property back. This
|year no beets were rIised in the district
cad subsequently the factory WAS not
opssated.
The farmers around Grand Jnnction \
have promised to plant beets next spring
end Furnish us with enough to run the
eampaign successfully" said Mr.. Bost-
tehss. III they grow enough beets We
Utll euIa rye the factory and care for all
q the beets produced on the western
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19

B. g Deunison will not leave on his
trip ct until after the HOLIDAYS and
anyone wanting Glaesss or eye treatment
can find hlm with DR.. Hick.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19

Mrs. Eugene Darling went up I,
Paoria last Saturday for three week
visit with friends.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19

For laundry work 60 to winton's.
The Delta independent., 1902-12-19

The people. They are entertaining the
pubeic. and in manner that is thor.
ouRdly enjoyable from first to last.
Thssf program 10 full OF novelty and
artistic elegance. besides giving our
resden many opportunities to indulge
IN the world-famous American laugh.
II yoa want TO be happy on the evening
q Oscsmber 30 you can be by going to
heGs this company's entertainment.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-19
ATTEMPT TRAIN ROBBERY.
Plucky Messenger Blocks Game
by One Shot.

Trinidad, Colo Nov l9-Four
masked robbers held up passenger
train No. I OH the Colorado Southern
road twelve miles south of here last
night. One of the robbers was shot
by Express Messenger H. w Sherwick
of Fort Worth, Texas. The robbers
tagged the train, and as it slowed up
they ran alongside of the engine aud
covered the crew with revolvers.
They then compelled the engineer,
John Guilfril, to alight, aud after
placing a sack filled with dynamite
under the baggage car aud attaching
fuse to the explosive they ordered
Guilfril to ignite the fuse This he
attempted to do several times, but for
some reason the fuse would not burn.
During this proceeding the robbers
direction of the train for the purpose
of intimidating the passengers
While they were preparing to re-
arrange the dynamite aud fuse, Mes
senger Sherwick. after extiDguishiug
the lights in his car, quietly opened a
side door in the car far enough to ad
init gun barrel and fired at the near
est robber The latter fell in his
tracks. His startled companions pick
ed him up aud quickly disappeared in
the woods near by. None of the
passengers were molested
The sheriff of Las Animas county
Immediately organized posse and is
now in pursuit of the hold-ups.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-19
FROM JAIL TO
PEN|TENT|ARY.
Armstrong and Russell Con-
victed of Burglary.
The Former Pleaded Guilty to Both
Charges Judge Will Probably
Pass Sentence in Few Days
Russell Fails to Prove Alibi.

James Armstrong and Harry Russell
were yesterday convicted i'll the dis
trict court on two charges of burglary.
These are the men who burglarized
the Burley and Carrethers residences
last summer, and We're arrested the
next day ana identified by Mrs. Car
rethers as the men seen in her house.
Armstrong pleaded guilty, but the de-
fense tried to prove that Russell was
not with Armstrong on the night that
the burglary was committed, but Mrs.
Carrethers positively identified both
of them as having been seen in her
house and the further fact was
brought out that they were together
on the day when arrested
The court will probably pass sen
tence on them tomorrow and they will
continue their residence in Canon
City behind the bars, beiag changed,
however. from the county Jail to tie
state prison.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-19
Charged With Bribery.

St Louis, Mo. Nov l9-The
cases against j. j. Hannigan. John II =.
schnettler, Edmund Bersch, II. A.
'aulkner, W. NJ. Tamblyn. John
lelms, Louis Decker and Otto Schu-
nacher. former aud present members
of the house of delegates, accused of
bribery, came up for hearing today
Owing to the widespread municipal
corruption recently unearthed the
cases now before tine court have at
tracted great attention and the resuslt
of the trial is awaited with keen
interest.