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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19

professional man with Offices i'm the
Mitchell & Lynde building of his watch
this afternoon while he was scuffiinS
in the corridor with her trying to force
her to return $160 that he had given
her to tell him things that she prom
ised and failed in. The woman. In
fear of arrest, returned the timepiece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
The Book Dept.

| g in tempting Christmas array. There
books for every taste-books for children
books for boys and girls-books for all always
acceptable gifts We call especial attention
to the big variety Of late novels from the pens
OF our best writer's 49c.
Chdren's books begin at 1c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
AriStOcratic Hosiery

and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
Mems Correct NeckWear
so and 75c

U EAUTF u new shades OF brown. bottle
green and dregs of Burgundy reds. Black
with neat white. hello. and red swivel figures.
Jasper Grays. etc.-The new shapes in ascots.
four in hands and club ties-values that can
not be duplicated elsewhere at 800 and 75e.
Monday at 10 a. m. Is dozen Youths teck and
four In hand silk ties the regular &c line at
just 10o :.
Pick quick for foc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19

Fireman Kinney were met at the train
! by Undertaken James F. Halligan and
taken to his undertaking parlors on
Harrison street in Davenport.
Clearing Up the Wreck.
The wrecker from the Natick yards
was soon upon the scene with a large
force of workmen and these labored
all night in clearing the tracks In
several hours il was made possible for
the through passenger trains TO pro-
coed but the freight trains were de-
layed until after O'Clock this morn
ing. The one effort made last night
was TO get the track clear and today
the crews were engaged in loading the
wrecked engines so as TO bring them
back to New Shops.
Parts of the exploded engine were
found today quarter OF mile from
the scene OF the accident. Massive
pieces of solid steel were twisted AMI
bent into all conceivable shapes.
Body 100 Feet Away.
After the explosion. Engineer Cal
houn was found missing and it was
only after a diligent search that his
lifeless body was found over a hun
dred feet from the spot where the ex-
plosion took place. Mr.. Calhoun for
merry resided in Rock Island but some
time ago removed with his family TO
Valley Junction. He is one of the old
and trusted engineers and il is hard
TO see how the accident could have
happened through any carelessness on
hnHinS nf END in
Calhoun and Fireman Kinney were SO
crushed and mutilated by the force
of the explosion that their features
were unrecognizable when their life
less bodies were recovered and
brought to the Halligan undertaking
parlors i'll Davenport. Their clothing
was torn in shreds and matted into
the flesh TO such an extent that they
had TO be removed by cutting into
shreds with pair of scissors.
Inquest Ordered.
Coroner Lambach was officially no
titled of the occurrence late last
night and ordered an inquest to be
held this afternoon. number of rail
ways officials left the city at an early
hour this morning to view the wrecked
engine and ascertain, if possible, the
cause of the explosion.
An old engineer in discussing the
matter this morning. stated that any
number of reasons could be assigned
as a cause for the explosion in the
absence of any definite information.
He considered the most plausible Of
these to be that something was the
matter with the water supply in the
boiler. The water may have become
low and the crown sheet on top be-
come heated to such an extent that
when a stream of water was turned
into the boiler from the reserve tank,
the contact of the two elements was
such as to cause the explosion.
Indicator Out of Order.
Again il is possible that the water |
glass or indicator was out of order |
and the engineer was misled as To the |
amount of water the boiler contained. |
Again boilers have been known to- be-
come crystallized and when in that con-
iitiOn become as brittle as glass.
There is also a possibility of the boil
er containing a defect at the time
IF manufacture. which required years
Df use To- bring to- the surface sufi-
GENTLY as to cause il to burst The
steam in the boiler may have been
too fast and the expansion
following il. resulted in the catastro-l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
Disaster to Double Head
er on Rock Island
Road.
FOUR OF CREW HURT
Enoineer Calhoun and Fireman
Kinney Instantly
Killed.

Two were killed and four injured IN
the explosion Of an engine on the Rock
Island road two miles outside the linn
its Of the city of Davenport at s:45
o'clock last night. The report OF the
explosion was heard several miles
Two locomotives were wrecked. The
dead:
ENGINEER NJ. CALHOUN. Valley
Junction, Iowa.
FIREMAN II. KINNEY. Valley juno
ton. Iowa.
The injured:
TOM GIMMEL. head brakeman. Mo-
line.
GUS SMITH, engineer. Rock Island.
RUSSELL SHERROD, fireman, Rock
Island.
GEORGE NETTLEToN. pilot, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
Candies and Nuts

over TWO TONS candies
on no
for thana ywher In locality
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
Suit Cases for SOC

TO D1RECT'sharp attention to our fine stock
OF Suit Cases and Hand Bags for holiday
trade. will sell 20 Olive Enamel SUIT Cases.
heavy sole leather corners. brassed locks and
catches at e9c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19

The train was a double header. the
company using two locomotives on the
heavier Of the freights until they are
taken over the heavy main line grade.
The engine that exploded was next to
the train. and was the 1G45. one of the
larger type. 4 small locomotive was
serving as helper. and was i'm front Of
the 1G45. The train was westbound.
leaving the yards in this city about
= O'Clock
Moving mt slow Rate.
According To the statement of the
trainmen. the freight was moving at a
slow rate Of speed. when suddenly the
boiler Of the larger. or main engine.
blew up with terrific force and the en-
zine was hurled into many pieces.
Upon this engine both the engineer
VI. Calhoun. and the fireman. II. Kin
ney. met instantaneous deaths. Both
OF the dead men had resided at Valley
Junction. a few miles out of Dcs
Sioines. where they leave families To
mourn their untimeIy end.
Tom GimmeI. the head brakeman.
was riding upon the helper al the time.
and was severely injured. His head.
back and legs were badly crushed and
bruised and he was by far the most So
vcrely injured of those who escaped
death. Gus Smith. engineer upon the
helper. had his back badly spraincd
and suffered a number Of cuts aud
bruises. Russell Sherrod. fireman up
on the helper. had his ankle sprained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
Bibles and Testaments

in special bindings for gifts. Catholic
Prayer eooI<s and Key to Heaven in a
variety OF handsome gift editions at
low prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19

Touched For His Watch.
A Gypsy fortune-teller relieved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
FURS

| ATE purchases of at price concessions
marked oil our low profit basis makes this
the place to buy furs more than over Cluster
Scarfs fiat and rourd boas. with brush tails
ties and other stylish furs in complete
sortment less than value" prices
An early selection is tsable every day
makes a difference now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
Umbrellas

ILK umbrellas for and women. Gold,
- silver ivory and Gun Metal Handles. and
choicest styles ..................$1 .0o to $3.50
Colored silk Umbrellas In all the popular colors
plain and fancy silks ........... $22o to 1897
Children's Umbrellas. special handles for little
men and women: the most novel and catchy
styles Observation-Disclosures. $1.25 and CSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19

TO be about in a short time, according
to the local surgeon of the company
DIR. s. b. Hall, who is attending the
men, having. cared for them on their
arrival here last evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
! ! 4
FAIR
BANKS
81 WILL L.Ik ELY BET LEAD Il-,.
ERs WERE::IN CHICAGO YES
TERpA,Y AND HEY say
FAIRBANKS WILL Ac-
icEPT. Z.

CHIGAGo, III. June I Senator
N. Fairbanks. OF Indiana, is
slated for President Rooseyelt's run
sning mate, despite the Hit boom boom
which seemed to take vel a week or.
Two ago, according to Republican
leaders Who were in Chicago yester-
day. Among them We're Senator
sspooner and Congressman J-sW. B f'':'
cock, Of Wisconsin, CONGRESSMAN ,
Jesse Oxerstreet, OF Indiana, Con
gresham Henry Casson, sergeant at
arms 8.of the House OF Representa-
s5tives and National Committeeman
AIRED Schneider, OF Nebraska Mr.
sOverstreet said ne was practically
certain of Senator Fairbanks nom
nation for Nice-President and de-
zclared he would accept it as a party
duty
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
An italian Barometer.

Many country people in Italy foretell
the weather by means of leech in an
open 1nouthed bottle partly filed with
water. The water must be changed
once a. week and asspoonfuISof blood
poured II about as of tsn,, WI ben the
weather is good the leech will remain
coi1ed up at the bottom of the bottle
Whenever rain is near at hand. it will
creep up to the top and stay there until
the weather is settled again. If wind
is imminent. Twill be@very restless
ana dart about infthe winter as though
in pain, while before a thunderstorm
it will appear to be in convulsions It
is so generally trusted that at hay1ns
time and other seasons. when I. me ne
weathers is imp ortant. the leech Is one
of the most useful members Of the
household sats z ~ ii IS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
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The following little oeni ySassl
writ ten BY Mrs.
memory OF her ii ttle md son sgsI
old Bennett
Gently: ssss
God needed one more angel hiiti
midst his slli hing and
And so he bent loltnEs SIN
And clasped our q arlit1sss iaass
Sleep, darling Iarolt ssszseE1 sslseps
God knew that was bssss
Soon on that gold sng sho s,tts
meet, s
And share our ssndle rest
Twas hard To lay d eaIai5 rold IA Basss
Deep in the lamp cols ~ rom lS
And to see his eIn1
From which tIisra came no sssnld
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
MUCH I i
WILL HAVE#To 81 DOM ttssssss
IN SPART5To u DOR SEED
WORMS ARE@Do INC "a ds;ssssI
eE.

NNAsHINGToN. AZ :sszssE iisssss
weather bureau wee l,,s3Hssi nm
crop cord ions issued cd ssa
Except Ii, the more no til srl sgicns
where corn plantin 81 ,1ch saelay ess
this mourning has pros rssset isr
favorable condi ions reports
indicate that 1arge a a en- M iSsss
planting viii necesssst rsysS roua sals
out the central valley and 81 ate re-s
gion, due III part easa Az
worms are causl I, mi ma IN
the Ohio valley and rel d az rtssss
States.
3sf general improvement 9 m Us ne con-
ditfon Of whit en- VIII eat 5ts Gated s t5f
the principal 81 heat stat BIZ IL sS
condition Of the crop cont nues very
door ia the Ohio valley Earl
wheat IS sroWine q calys NJ tln gssas
2era1 outlook tor this screp ssasss
spring wheat region sig syers ortass
ing. NearI al reporf 49, rsspeetill
oats Indicate that tht CROP q as mad s
favorable progress: earl y oa fssS:sEsss
heading as farsnorth as sentrs.s
Mississippi VALLEY and hes soslth ssns
portion of the mid die Ia1ticg statss
although cotton ontinlles 1all ssssag
general mproYemen in tts condi tion
is indicated especially ii Il central
and western dist here aus
have been wei distribuf ed and Eene,sss
ally ample. Eeeri1 COR ! nile % isssS
crease III the sonthWe vest and ScetatIals
cotton countie 81 ~ pbasesa
transplantin has pro reese Il sioWi 81;
in kentucky, Virginia ana Mort HE
DINA and this work asss ats raf iirsI
Maryland.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
1855. s,5..;rs,.', s...s,.,
Palermo,

CT Palermo. the largest city of Sicily.
a 3 traveller writes :Sat.Its docks. Guays
and other 5harbors works re solid ana
scrvice:ble is streets are We'll paved.
the principal ones With large square
stone blocks. web swept and well light
ed. Its opera house is unequa1ed In
TIE whole United States and is sur
passed by few in Europe. While two at
least of its theatcrs would be worthy
OF any great capital 1T has a salts.
factory sewerage system and :, supe-
rior. water supply Nowhere. to my
Knowledge is water drinking made as
easy as IN Palermo. and nowhere have
| seen such phenomenal quantities of.
water drunk. Water Is kept running
continuously before the numerous cor
fee and refreshment bars. which are
open to the sidewalk. and all passers,
whether patrons or not. are privileged
to make free with the glasses of the
establishments provided they, rinse in
them properly before and after using;Hi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01

perhaps that min d has goas9 t 'ss
your head. ss
Is. and yon haart
Betty! do listen Snie ia5 ls sss5s
darling I'M
What lovely roses 1sase ares tss5
terrupted she; teasin 81 ss and is
early ones too. They no tiis 81 rs,sss
lessons favorites. s%sI q d solry zas
didn't have one Pc 81 fss!sii irns
before he left II such Ind igna
everyone to be- cpnsid szels H.
fore 1neses 's ~ asked Stil doctor
with wrath Ii.
I. Here I am erir:ssss EOS
my love. u, Y soul, SW 81 olrs
explains % me that cettai ssss
the favoritas OF anot her IN esssz
admirers s can Si,s. passiR.l MI iass;
You realls care q i
81 am not gein ss,ar htns,
that Is what
well, Why sots Il sFFHIi stes
astounding. his ocat ION mos l ss:s
ing, and a am 5ss ARE ne
milk ana broth and $oi
Il think YOU would
that position d, and n ca liags
really ec1ined such asas
you ~
~ y
We'll VIII y ~ r. sssSs
g 3 ecaus ii ssast. asssas
slipping a repent ant If tle; hard 90
his, sbecause L think pre- aasl stisgs
ing you In srrger 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01

A writer in the London Chronicle
says: can instance Of the Ignorance
of Londoners as to- the addresses sof
important institutions occurred to the
present writer In his early youth. He
was attracted by N builddnsssin Pa an
Mall and inferred that the stalwart
solder at the entrance was the rep
sresentatives of the proprietor VIII
you please tell me the naHe Of this
.pince said the youth from re cotIn-st
stry The sentry moved not al eyelash,.ss
III dunno What blank pla &c beyss'd g
cali 1T ne replied savage Some me
years ii terward the youth rom the
country discover that this was the
syfir once sSss
lave some ~ " orISSs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Exclblnns1ns Civilitiea.

The detective who had; run down ana
captured the bank rob Der stood IN the
corridor ofsthe jail "a kinss to the Prilss5S
soner int he cell. ~ :s&
well. my safe blower" he said,
guess that name fits you we got You 1'l
safe. amy -. =
;Orier- You,re al safe blower because
Iscan.t getfa you g. :ticago Tribune.
is Read the 5NWesrs lrginians It has has
The latest news
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
i San Francisco, Cal.

Triennia1 Conclave, knights TEN
5plar, September SO. One fare for the
round trip to Chicago or st. Louis
added to- fares rendered therefrom
(Chicago $4,000; st. Louis S47.50).
Dates of sale to be announced later.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
San Francisco, Cal.

Sovereign Grand Lodge, l. o. Q. F..
September 1925. One, fare for the
round trip to Chicago or st. Louis adj
sded to fares rendered therefrom tChi-
4cagoSS $4,000; St. Louis s47.5o)- Dates
of sale to be announced later
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Detroit, Mich.

Baptist Young Peoples Union of
America, international Convention.
July no. one fare plus $500 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July 5th
to 7th,< good returning until July 18th,
inclusive. &: .ss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Louisville, Ky.

Knights of Pythias, Biennial En-
5campment, August 1919. One fare
plus ss1.oo for the round trip. Tickets
Son sale August 18th, 18th, 18th and
18th, good returning until August
$31st, inclusive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Atlantic icty, N. J.

Imperial Council, Ancient Order OF
Mystic Shrine, July 1915. Very low
rates. Tickets on sale July 11th and
18TH, good return zsegsu until July 2sd,
inclusive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Boston, Mass.

{ National Encanpraent; G. A. r., Au-
gus $50. Che FIRE for the round
Tickets on sale August 9th
to 18th, good returning until August
goth, in c1usiTe.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Cincinnati, o.

Grand Lodge, 2. P. O.. Elks, July
1893 One fare plus $1.Oo for the
round trip Tickets on sale July Il 9Th,
10th, : til, COOL returning until July
#23d, inclusive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Atlantic City, N. j..

sss American Academy of Medicine
Il June 4-6) and American Medical As
ISOLATION June 7-1ol-& Very low rates
Tickets on sale June I'd and 9Th, inclu-
sive. good returning June 4th to 18th,
Inclusive
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Indianapolis, Ind.

National Prohibition Convention,
June $3.50 One fare for the round
tri ,. Tickets on sale June goth to
s27th, good returning until July 10th,
Inclusive
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
d lNe.a sA vI,s GiGsARSS


ms SsGsAR
;sI's. Get
Tie Best Ssis X ssssx 81 q. s.s5SS
The customs per nit q
sunpt ion ss,s,
the. r,,llii;: Of: Is tlenst being
tl1..t for customs I,urp poses IS cigars
equal that nlan5 les ~ :eler.s
are always arriving y no do not SNOW
the, reSuia tons or who try evade
them. Nine times out of ten the ira =
selers at once wants to make ii. a PEI
sol:n matter wi th the inspector nd
;,<.:ss5,s if he thought thrlslling the Of Of
y ic!:.I would get his csa rs In free. Then
lie s.oois down q little and oefers Io.pay
duty on all over fifty and take thena
all There he strikes 4 new ca use. of
rage The snaa Hest number of Cigars
that can be Imported is 1000. All IN. '1-5
der that and over IF ;it&:tTesS seized 4 L G
Inspector endeavors 10 explain that: he
ga not ma Ike the law ana is response
BILE only for its execution as he finds It
but that seldom works. and the ira y Y.
eles-g goes away breathing fire and mao
With desire for Vengeance
a man ca me IN from Eaxana recent
~ With a box of cigars out of WHICH
he had &sinoke fifteen There were
eigl1ty-ive left. The Inspector who eN-
anlined his baggage told him he could
have only fty- The man declared mar
it was an outrage and intiusated that
he believed tito Le perpetrated TO for the the
inspectors personal anusene nt-
..Who gets the rest: he demanded.
..They are seized for the government "
was the reply.
Thereupo,l it was evident to the man
that the outrage wns for the benefit as
well as the amusement Of the inspect
or. 5e
u don't suppose you smoker" he
Sneered. z5<ss 81 :
Not on duty suavely replied the
inspector "
..well, you won't smoke these off
duty cried the man and began to
break them up
Hold on s.s;sia the Inspector. You
mustn't do that
why not 2. demanded the man.
They are my cigars"
No they are not" replied the in
spector.4 They belong to the govern
ment.
No words would ct tl.at situation.
and tie man vent AVIAN y little
later he charged sllitO lAiSi'5s o.i-S'et q tlie
law division prepared % te.:sr down
tie custom t.o:lse. He w.if,:e,. to
know. and he wanted his information
quickly
Not MY cigars eli: Wei. they
hadn't been brought in yet
-OL. yes. they had. They Were con.
sIGerably Inside the t.,rrt, mile limit
when You ll:;t, Item on, the RE" :,
s little ,r;=c::.,.sent cooit.d .a:iis n::f. and
c!l III taGse,1r3 fifty and S:,;i chn
have tie RESI-
Yea nave::ss got Eft? no:.- s:t;i the
official.
Haven't &c. afty?" he screamed.
sid Ike TO know why haven't
You've said all along could have
zEfty.
le.S. but YOU hrokelt!,eln. En.
Il didn't 90 amy such thing broke
up the extra, thirty II vel
"Ch no. - Those are Uncle Sans
yo1 were breaking Enyour own. But
! cont think you destroyed them .:l!.
here are about fifteen still left for
:-t,tl-
AsM. lie had TO do the best he could
20 seem content with fifteen. All OF
which shows again how foolish 1t Is
TO kick against the pricks. Most men
GO it. however. and sometimes they
beat Uncle Sam out of his cigars.
There have been instances where men
so situated pitched the whole: supply
overheard in their rages-Century.
Z ------ s4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
of Reduced Fares AuttorIzed' via
Baltimore Ohio Railroad,
Summer Season, 1904.
sAtIantic city and seashore.

Special low rate excursions from all
$point is east of the Ohio river on June
goth, July 14th and 2sth, August 18th
and 25th, and September Sth-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Toronto, sont.

IT oronto, Ont.
friends General Conference. Au-
gust 1913. One fare plus $500 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale August
s9thto 11th, good returning until Au-
gust 31st, inclusive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01

For additional information concern
ing rates, routes time of trains, etc.
call On or address ticket agents. Bal y.
timoreg Ohio r. r.. $
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01
Randall Read the Rib gain.

Evangelist Randall ssrsi res
on the Court house 3 qua So ii go zl last
evening. He read the ~ Isstss
:ment one hour and preaehed 50 NJ
i ties. He spoke of His die cred ana
cross-barred career from aaes #erall3ss
nearly to- the he at Sthe
law IN his aud itors ugh tsst i,sy
were in police court /, IS tog
5bes put the city lookup heIt EEa
discourse VA ended asIss css aselS
up to him ana slonaS sea "
5eiia s.
seemed tn 81 1a
bless ii,sss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01

have as good saloon that VIII be
sold quick at g bargain H q Ian 4
nam. Ss5 n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-01

d some fine lots II "a d o II a "
81 H Ian nan, s.g