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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09
DAVENPORT DOTS

Ex-Street Commissioner Adolph
Lepper, now a member Of the decora-
ting firm OF Lepper Bros, had hard
fall yesterday from high step-ladder
that he had assembled TO build scat
folding in the council chamber OF the
city hall. He and his brother had just
raised the first piece Of scaffolding
from which they were to commence
the retinting OF the walls, when the
ladder toppled over as Mr. Lepper
was in the act of drawing out nall
He had a fall of 10 to 10 feet. DIR.
Matthey. who was called. found the
small bone of his right leg broken.
Thomas McCauley, who was arrest
ed at Princeton on suspicion of being
the man wanted at HaYre, Mont, for
murder. was photographed. and the
portraits will be sent TO the authori-
ties there for identification. He did
not object to sitting before a camera.
but denies that he is the man wanted.
The Havre authorities have telegraph
ed TO have the man held until the ques-
ton of identity has been investigated.
Two more victims of Prof. ElwOOd
have turned up clamoring for the
moneys they had placed in envelopes
for the professor TO magnetic. The
latest is a man by the name of Garnst,
who gave the professor two $50 bills
10 magnetic so that they might at
tract others like them and thus secure
for him a fortune. Garnst wanted the
professor TO hypnotic a certain young
lady named Phillips so that she would
love him. He wanted the magnet, and
got it, He is now mourning the loss
Of $40 and with it his inamorata. The
other victim is a Davenport lady re-
siding on Seventeenth street who gave
the professor $50 to magnetic for her.
Mrs. Ella G. Bushnell-Hamlin, editor
If the Trident, a society publication,
through her attorney, 4. P. McGuirk,
has brought suit against Levi Lucas
and for cause of action alleges that he
s wrongfully holding her horse "Ba-
celia" having three white legs and a
white stripe down its face, which
equine is years Of age and valued at
$500, upon an alleged lien which she
denies MIN entitled 10 40.
At his home on Western avenue, af-
ter a long illness, Thursday night oc-
Cured the death of Henry Blume, a
native of Germany, but for many years
a well-known resident of this city. De
ceased was co years of age and had
been i'll for a long time.
Shortly before . o'clock yesterday
afternoon at his home, 1927 Mitchell
street, in Northwest Davenport, Oc-
Cured the death of II. William Schwie-
der, the senior member of the contract
ing firm of Schwieder & Meyer. De
ceased was Il native of Germany and
for many years resided in Northwest
Davenport, settling there shortly after
his arrival in this country.
Work has begun upon the remodel
ing of the Northwest Davenport
Turner hall. At the last meeting of
the Turner's it was decided to tear out
the stage rather than comply with the
fire ordinance providing for fire-proof
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

Amelia Bingham announces that
next fail she viii adopt the plan of
Richard Mansfield and go on tour
with an extensive repertoire. Al
ready she has engaged company. in
Guiding Joseph kilgour, now playing
in Tit for Tat" and Forrest Robin
SON Carlotta Nilsson has been offer
ed a position with the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

Arrangements have been completed
whereby John G. Fisher. 10y agree
ment with the executors of the Au-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

Josie Cohan and her husband, Fred
erick Niblo, are to join the Rogers
brothers organization next season, the
latter as business manager. This will
mean the end of the four Cohans
troupe. There will be three Cohans
left in the company, but it will be
known as the George NJ. Cohan COM
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09
TIPS TO TroOeIerT.

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so. take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. & St. p. at
1880 p. m, or the early morning train
at $50. You will be assured OF Il
pleasant and safe journey.
From July l to 23 the c., II. l. & =.
railway will sell round trip tickets To
Bonestcel for $3.50, Chamberlain at
S2O.95, and Yankton ut S16.SO; good
for return up to Aug. 81. The best of
service and quickest time.
Cheap rates to st. Louis, Mo-, on aC-
count of the exposition via the Illinois
Central. Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time. Write or call on
us for fun information. City ticket
Office. 329 Main street, Peoria, Ill. G.
A. Smith, general agent. Phone M,
SOC.
SG TO II. Louis
AMI return via the c., b. Il q. every
Tuesday and Thursday during July.
Return limit seven days from date of
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Stop and Think.
If you want to go to Chicago you
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id journey Trains for Chicago leave
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

Baby sleeps and grows, while man.
ma rests if HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea is given. It's the greatest baby
medicine ever offered loving mothers.
50 cents. tea or tablets. T. H. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

\ new fairy extravaganza will be
produced next season by Klaw & Err
LANCER. 1t is based on w. w. Dens-
lows unpublished book, The Pearl
and the Pumpkin" The eXtrayagan-
"a Will make its appearance in Octo-
Der. The book for the dramatizatiOn
viii be the work of Mr.. Denslow and
Paul West and the music will be pro-
vided by John w. Bratton. II is said
there will be many chances for beauti-
full stage effects.
1t is probable that Jefferson De An
CELIA will be the principal comedian
next season in "Humpty Dumpty," un'
der the management of Klaw & Er.
LANCER. This firm is confident that
this great Drury Lane spectacle is
good for a three-years' run in this
country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09
"con" is a Composer

w. |. Leggett, a popular conductor
on the Burlington, is a composer of a
number of popular songs. He has
written the words and his wife, Mrs.
Gertrude Leggett. has set the same to
music. Four of these have been pub
lshed. They have made quite a hit
among the songsters of the day. Our
Nations Pride" is a patriotic descrip-
tive song for Decoration and other
days. Queen of the Prairie" is a two
step dedicated to the city of the
worlds fair. 20, Caro-, My Caroline"
is a catchy cake-walk piece with anus
ing formation of words THE Red
Light in the Cab as its name would
imply, was inspired by the vocation
followed by Mr.. Liggett
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

Mrs. Patrick Campbell has signed a
contract by which she will appear I'M
der the Frohman management for 26
weeks in the principal cities of the
United States. Mrs. Campbell'S tour
Will begin in New York Oct. >. when
she will be seen in Sardou's new play,
THE Sorceress.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

gustin DAILY estate, secured the Amer
lean and Canadian rights of the Chi
.nese-English musical comedy, san
Toy" James T. Powers viii DC seen
in the character Ii, originated by him
at Days theatre George G. Fortes-
cue will also be seen in his old part.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

Work has begun upon the remodel
ing of the Northwest Davenport
Turner hall. At the last meeting of
the Turner's it was decided to tear out
the stage rather than comply with the
fire ordinance providing for fire-proof
prOscenium wall and asbestos curtain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09
sG TO II. Louis

and return via the c., b. d q. every
Tuesday and Thursday during July.
Return limit seven days from date of
sale
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09
Stage Chat.

J. Fred Zimmerman, Jr., manager of
Miss Bertha GallanG, cabled his
American representative, John J. Don
nelly, from London last week an
nOuncing that he has secured an Op-
ton upon His Majestys theatre for
10 weeks. commencing in September,
1905, for the London appearance of
Miss Galland in Dorothy Vernon of
Haddon Hall" Mr.. Zimmerman also
cabled that he had secured the Amer
lean rights to a new play by d prom
inent author, which is to be produced
in England by Marie Tempest next
season. Should this new play prove
the success anticipated, it will be Miss
Galland's next Offering in New York
in February after her tour in 'Doro-
thy Vernon of Haddon Hall"
Julian Rose will be starred next
season in a play by Theodore Kremer,
which Will be given a big scenic pro-
ductiOn by a. H. Woods, formerly of
Sullivan, Harris & Woods. Mr.. Rose
has booked the entire summer in
vaudeville, plOying the Orpheum cir
cult and other dates and will return
TO New York in September to attend
rehearsals.
Hope Booth, who in private life is
Mrs. RennOld Wolf, and who retired
from the stage at the time of her mar
riage, Will return to the glare of the
fOotlights shortly. Her last appear
ance was made in September. 1902,
when she finished a six months en-
gagement in Paris, at the Theatre du|
Chatelet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

At his home on Western avenue, af-
ter a long illness, Thursday night oc-
Cured the death of Henry Blume, a
native OF Germany, but for many years
a well-known resident of this city. De
ceased was Go years of age and had
been i'll for long time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-09

HALL MIRRORS.
HALL SEATS.
LIBRARY TABLES.
BOOK CASES.
SIDEBOARDS.
CELLARETTES.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Circuit Court.

The case of JOS w. Thompson VS..
Herman Becker was decided in favor
of the defendant,
Messrs. Howard L. Wilson, G. Lewis
CIemmer and G. J. Coiner, the newly
elected trustees of Hebron church,
were appointed by the court in addi-
ton to those already serving.
Rev. Jacob L. Kapp of the United
Brethren church was authorized to
celebrate the rite of matrimOny.
The petition of j. II. Taylor and
others for change Of road in Beverly
Manor district was referred to the
road board for report.
Saturday the court took recess
until yesterday morning when Judge
Letcher came down from Lexington
and reconvened court.
The case of the King Lumber Co.
VS.. E. 6. Pendleton was the only
business considered by the court dur
| ing the day, being suit for recovery
| on contract involving about 50, 800.
Both parties are ably representative
plaintiffs by Messrs. Ker q Kerr and
the defendant by Hon. A. G. BraxtOn
and Mr.. T. K. Hackman.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Fatalities Near Basic City.

Saturday night brakeman Smith on
n orfolk and Western south bound
freight train, fell from box car not
far from Basic City and was instantly
killed, the wheels completely severing
the bead from the body. AS soon the
unfortunate man was missed. the
train was stopped and pushed back
for some miles in search of him. His
body was soon picked up and was re
turned to Basic by the north bound
passenger train that was about due.
There the undertaking firm of Alexan-
der Bros. took charge of the body and
kept it subject to instructions from the
young mans friends. During Sunday
a number of curious people viewed
the mutilated remains. Smith it is
understand, halls from CIimOra, has
Oeen for long time in the employ of
the Norfolk and Western and was re
garded one of the most efficient brake
men OH the road. While his train
stopped at Basic he is known to have
drank rather freely and his horrible
death so soon thereafter leads to the
belief that he was more or less intoxl
Gated.
Another occurrence, more or less
tragic in its happening, is found in
the circumstances attending the death
of q E1.Uord (yIarI> boroaoo mo bar
in the shop of MIR. e. d.
Coyner at WaynesbOro. Saturday
evening he was drinking heavily and
later was seen lying on the ground at
the foot of the brush covered knoll or
hill. rising up from the low meadow
lands between Basic and Waynesboro.
The next day the man was missing
and not until Tuesday was his where
abouts known. That day Snowman
with the travelling circus,
in that vacinity, stumbled
upon his lifeless body in the bushes |
On top of the hill just mentioned.
Blood stains were abundant upon his |
ace and mouth and indications point |
20 bis death from hemorrhage.
An inquest was held which convinced
he jury that death resulted from ma
ural causes.
The man was evidently tramp, but
Turing bis stay in Waynesboro had
made no condolences and nothing is
,nown of him, or from whenoe he
anne.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
ATTEMPT TO WRECK FAST TRAIN.
Distractions Placed on C. & O. r. r.
Track Discovered In Time.

Another attempt, the fourth in re-
cent years, to wreck westbOund fast
vestibule train No. 3 of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway was made
Thursday night. A previous at
tempt was made at Ravensworth,
Fairfax county.a short distance south
west of Alexandria but that of Thurs
day night was at St. Asaph Junction,
farther north. This train was in
charge of Capt. J. L. Pettus. who was
also in charge of the train that went
through Long Bridge near Washing
ton some months ago.
Fortunately the distractions On the
track were discovered by Mr.. V. G.
Davis, the operator at that point, and
the train stopped in time to prevent
what might have proved a serious
wreck. That the object of the mis-
creants was to wreck the G. & o. train
is evident from the fact that south
bound light engine passed st. Asaph
Junction twenty minutes earlier than
the vestlbule train. Two railroad ties
had been placed on the track, one
switch freight removed, and a stone
weighing about three pounds wedged
in the switch. About 1000 railroad
ties were unloaded at st. Asaph
Thursday, and two of those were used
by the would-be train wreckers.
The f. F. V. train is scheduled to
leave Washington at 11:l0 p. m. 1t
was delayed eight minutes, waiting
for New York connection. 1t is a
through train to Cincinnati, Ohio,
and usually carries three sleepers, one
day coach, one mail car, one combina-
ton car, and one express car, but the
traffic was unusually heavy, on this
run, and an additional coach was put
on.
The obstruction had been placed on
the track between the signal tower and
the double bridge, and the parties
who made the attempt at wrecking
went about their work as though they
were experts. About the time the
train was due Operator Davis dis
covered that he could not throw the
switch, and procuring lantern start
sd to investigate the cause. He found
that rock had been wedged securely
into the switch and that an inch OF
more of it was protruding above the
rail. A few yards south a tie had beer
placed parallel with and close along
side one of the rails, and another in
transverse position with one enc
against the rail. The ties formed 6
letter L and were firmly secured
Practically there were three obstruc
tions, either of which was liable tt
derail the locomotive.
Mr.. Davis sent trackman bacl
with a red lantern to flag the ap
preaching train and in the meantime
removed the instructions.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Sw0ope Items.

Sw0ope. May 11th.-Mrs. Eli G..
Bowman, who has been unwell for
come weeks, died Saturday afternoon
about one O'clock, and was buried
Sunday p. III. at Bethlehem church.
Mrs Jennie Splitter of Hamilton, Va,
is visiting relatives here.
Miss Mollie Hyde, who has been on
an extended visit to relatives in Rock
bridge county, returned to her home
near here Monday.
Mr.. q. A. Herring of Mt. Sidney has
contracted with Mr.. Il. j. Thompson
of this place to build him a fine fran e
residence on his farm near Hebron
church.
Mr.. G. J COipar had the misfortune
to get one of his finely bred riding and
driving horses badly crippled by run.
ming a sharp stub into its foot.
Mr.. Herman e. Baylor, carrier on
R. F. ID No. 2, has purchased from
Mr.. r. L. Trimble a very fine young
mare to be used in carrying the mail
on his ronte. Mr.. Baylor will doubt
less be on time always when driving
this horse.
Mr.. s. &. Brown had the misfortune
to have his fine family horse badly cut
while in the pasture field by getting
its foot caught in a barbed wire fence.
Rev. Holmes Ralston of Hebron
church is attending Presbytery at
Elkins, w. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Griffith items.

Griffith. Va, May 18th. Miss Maggie
Gilliland and Mrs. Lemon have re urn
ed home after spending day or two
with MIA. b. Holland of Millbofo.
Miss Lula Gilliiand of Clifton Forge
closed her school here on 10Th u,timo
with most creditable exhibition exer-
cises. Graphaphone music was fea-
ture of the occasion and was furnished
by Mr.. King.
W. M. May of Fishersville is at pres
ent serving as night operator at Mill
boro in place of Mr.. Miller who is on
sick lieve here.
Mrs. w. s. King and her little son,
Herbert, have returned to their home
10 Augusta county, after spending last
week with relatives in Bath.
Miss Sallie Crane of Crane Station
was in Staunton few days since visit
ing relatives.
Mr.. q. b. King of Augusta county
was at Crane Station some days since
on business.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Fiuht Bitter In Indiana and Kentucky.

A dispatch from indianapolis de-
clares that the political atmosphere
is becoming more and more charged
with bitterness, and the fight between
the Hearst and Parker factions will be
to finish in State convention now in
session. kilograms from the east to
the Parker managers were insistent
that instructions should be given and
declared that if the Parker men are in
control it is their duty to make the
delegation solid.
The Parker men are in control and
insist that Instructions shall be given
the delegates. M. f. Dunlap, treasurer
of tue National Democratic Commit
tee, has arrived and will be in charge
of the Hearst forces. After confer
ence with the chairman Of the Hearst
unity delegations he said he was
satisfied with the situation. The
Hearst managers, however. are not
claiming anything, but are trying to
stave off instructions so that Hearst
delegates will not be muzzled In the
national convention.
In Kentucky the party is also engag-
ed in seIiOus party snarl. The State
administration backed by the Louis
vile democratic politicians, have
come out strong for Judge Parker for
the presidential nomination. State
Chairman Allie W. Young has declar'
ed for Hearst and will make an effort
to send the state delegation to st.
Louis instructed for him. AS a result
OF this action by Young, war has been
declared on him by the governor. The
"Democrat" of Louisville, which has
been supporter of the State admins
tration, has come out for Hearst.
Congressman Shober spent several
days here in Hearst's interest last
| week.
Chairman Young, it is said, plans TO
capture the state for Hearst, and if
governor Beckham pushes his fight on
Young it is believed two state cOnven-
| tions will result. Ii is the plan of the
| Young faction, according TO reports,
| to have contrasting delegations in
| readiness frOm every county.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Sudden Death of Maj. A. F. Kinney.

II The community was greatly shock
ed to hear of the sudden death OF Ma
A. F. Kinney which occurred at hI
home III this city abont O'Clock YET
teeday morning. For some molth
Mai. Kinney 8 health had been bad, IL
fact siuce the 18th of January he ha
been absent from his place as payin'
teller at the National Valley Bank
The day before lis death lie was vel
enough to drive out and in COMPANY
with bis wife, Mr.. H. A. Walker
Ca bier, and Mr.. Chas. X. Hoge, re
ceivipg teller of the bank, went up Il
| inspect the new bank building. H'
was shown all through the rooms
apartments, and vaults and was greatly
pleased and interester. The paying
teller's cage was All especial object OF
interest TO him, as iG was IN this
apartment that he hoped to work had
bis health sufficiently recovered. IL
was his great wish and expecta-
tion to be present at the opening Of
the new bank building next Monday
and have the honor of paying the first
check over the counter.
Yesterday morning he was as we'll as
usual and was conyersing with those
about him, when suddenly be quietly
leaned back and passed away as gently
as if falling asleep. Members of his
family and relatives were telegraphed
for and until their coming the funeral
will be postponed, Saturday being the
time indicated. Rev. w. Q. Hullihen
will conduct the services from Trinity
Church and interment will be in the
family lot at Thornrose.
Deceased was born on May 125h, 1886,
making him 69 years of age, his death
occurring on his birthday.
There were few men better known
ia the city and county, for since 1865
his position as bank official has
bought him In contract with the gen.
e raj public. In the year 1865, he be
came teller of the FirstN atlOnal Bank
Of Staunton,l and continued in that ca
Dacity till that bank was consolidated
with the National Valley in 1875, since
which time he has since occupied a
ike a position. For many years he
has also been a vestryman of Trinity
and was such at the time of
mis- death.
Maj. Kinney has surviving him a |
wife and two brothers, Messrs. John |
VI. and E. G. Kinney and a family of
;hree daughters and two sons. They
ire Mrs. McH. Holiday and Miss
Maud Kinney of this city, Rev. Mrs.
Granville Sherwood, formerly Miss
lucy G. Kinney of Streter, ILL.,, and |
Messrs. VIM. Calf Kinney of New |
York, and Thos. G. Kinney, now prac-
icing law at Manila, Philippine Is |
ands.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-05-13
Dr.. Henkei's will.

On Tuesday attorney W. H. Landes
presented in 2the Corporation court
the will of the late DIR. A. M. Henkel.
The paper was Enthusiastically written
in the DOCTORS handwriting, but as
be had failed to sign Or witness it the
court could not recognize it as legal
attestation of his purpose, so the
estate passes under the Virginia stat
utes for distribution. Under the will
Dr. Henkel had left all of his property
to his wife.