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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
A. Sunday School.

4: Sunday School. 4
Sabbath School Teacher-How many
Commandments are there?
Bobby T.,ickneck-Ten, ma'am.
Sabbath School \ Teacher-Do you
know what would be the result If you
should break one of them?
Bobby Thickneck-Sure! There'd
be nine.-Town Topics.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Producer and Consumer.

It 10 very hard to reconcile the inter-
ests of the producer and the consumer.
The producer desires to receive high
prices and the consumer desires to pay
low prices. The only point that all agree
upon ID abundant production. which
makes moderate prices profitable and
satisfactory to ill concerned.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Not a CockneYite.

Mother-What! Do you intend to
marry foreigner?
Son-She is a very highly cultivated
English girl, mother.
"How do you know she is highly cul.
tivated?
"She speaks the same sort of. Eng.
lish that I DON. Y. Weekly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Cotton stalk with 17s Bolls.

A curiosity in the way Of prolific
cotton has been displayed at tho store
Of the Edgeaeld (Miss.) Mercantile
company. 1t was stalk that grew on
the Wise place In the Horns Creek
section and contained 17S bolls, every
one of which was fully opened. Some
practical farmers haye estimated that
an acre Of such cotton would yield
three bales.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Renedied.

Playwright have just dramatized
the want" columns Of yesterdays
newspapers.
Manager-Whatever possessed you
to do that?
when you declined my last play
you complained it was lacking in sit
uations"- Cassell's.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Out.

"I'u hand you your hat" said her
father.
Don't put yourself out" said her
caller.
cts you I'm putting out" said her
father,-Houston Post.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Why the Blush Crept,

WHY CUS 11VS0 O3ePCs
why do you say, "A blush crept
over the face of the fair plaintiff? "
asks the city editor.
Because" explains the reporter,
''there was so much powder on her
face the blush had to creep or else it
would raise too much dust. Judge.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Made Her Anxious.

Husband (impatiently)-If the fool
killer would strike this town he would
find plenty of W rk to do.
Wife-Is there such person, dear?
Husband-Of course there is.
Wife with anxiety)-Well, I do
hope, John, that you will be very care
full
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
The Pope's Unhandy Train.

Plus x, and passing from word to
action the pope made several tours in
the room holding up his robe.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
His Nerve.

She-Faint heart never won fair
lady.
He-Oh. don't know. Many man
gets married because he hasn't the
nerve to back t1ut.-Judge.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Merry Willie.

Mrs. So-and-so-1 hear you have
taken little Willie out of the Office
where he is working.
Mrs. Rodd-We really had to, he was
acquiring such bad habits. Why, do
you know, only last week he borrowed
$4,000 900 from the firm.-Town Topics.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Matrimony,

Enpec-Matrimony 10 80 OF trou-
blA
Nagger-Yes, the wife Is often over
come by waves Of emotion Town
Topics.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21

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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
IN CONSTANT AGONY.
A West Virginian's Awful Distress
Through Kidney Troubles.

w. L. jackson, merchant, of Parkers-
burg, W. Va, says: "Driving about in
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Liked the Other Side.

''You don't appear to care" said she.
''To keep on the right side Of me-"
"Ah, no." said he-his wit was deft-
"You see, your heart is on the left"
cleveland Leader,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
nan0aro,1a

OanGerouS.
Citizen-What Is your number?
Cop-Begob, II yez t'ink yez see more'n
wan ~ me-. Oi'll run yea Inn. 7. Sun.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-21
Was This in Boston,
hould I say?

Was Th18 IN 0oStOH1
Ella-You shouldn't say "corsumr-
tion Of food
Stella-What should I say?
Ella-Tuberculosis Of edibles.-T Town
Topics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
VOICE FOR PEACE
Interparliamentary Congress Has
Demonstration at
Opening.
SESSIONS AT BELGIAN PALACE
America Represented BY Congressman
Who Send cabIegram to
Roosevelt.

Brussels, Aug. 2S.-The opening of
the interparliamentary congress in the
national palace here this morning was
the occasion for a notable demonstra-
ton for President Roosevelt and the
success of the peace conference at
Portsmouth. Large delegations repre-
senting practically all the leading par
liaments are present.
American COnEressmen Attend.
Among the American members of
congress present are Representative
BarthOldt of Missouri, president of the
InterParliamentaTy union and Repre-
sentative Burke of South Dakota.
Bates, Barchfeld, Dickerman. Moon
and Palmer of Pennsylvania, Boutell
and Fuller of Illinois, Goldfogle and
Waldo of New York, McNary of Mas
sachusetts, Morris and William Aldene
of Michigan, Slayden of Texas, Wood
of New Jersey, and Litlefield of Maine
Former Congressman Barrows of Mas
sachusetts is also here.
Cable Roosevelt.
The American group met yesterday
afternoon and Representative Burke
proposed the following resolution.
which was adopted and cabled to Pres
ident Roosevelt at Oyster Bay:
Assembled in the cause of interna
tional arbitration. we send you hearty
greetings and congratulate you upon
your commendable and mastery effort
in the cause of peace. which. regard
less of the immediate results, has
challenged the admiration of the
world"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
STRANGE DISEASE OF CATTLE
Animals Act AS Though Mad and Fin
ally Die.

strange disease among cattle has
made its appearance in Drury town
ship. So far as known there have been
but a few cases but it is feared that
others will be affected. as il has been
shown to be contagious. \ COW be-
longing TO James Hayes. Sr., died last
week after being for several days dan
gerous to handle. In this case as in
the others, the animal would charge
upon persons coming into the lot and
act as though mad When tied up il
rolled on the ground as dog would.
Had there been but an isolated case it
might be thought the animal had been
bitten by Tabid dog, but the cOmmun-
ication of the disease from one animal
TO another renders another diagnosis
necessary, and this the veterinarians
have not been able to make so far.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
CROWD IN CAMP
SUNDAY MORNING
Many Friends of Rev. A. r. Nor
gan Greet Him at
Services.

Tindalrs Grove. Aug. 2S.-Sunday
morning brought a great crowd on the
camp ground. The services through
out the day were interesting and in
spring Rev. a. r. Morgan of Mon
mouth was greeted by many familiar
faces. who came 10 hear the one who
was presiding elder 20 years ago. Rev.
L. c. Lemon of Davenport had charge
of the afternoon and evening meet
ings. The Epworth league under the
leadership of Rev. Andrewartha OF
Moline.
Many new tents will be built within
another year and much improved in
every respect will the grounds become.
The boarding tent has given good
satisfaction, over POO taking meals
during the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
PLANT OF HILLSDALE
POST Is DESTROYED
Blaze That Breaks Out at Night Causes
Loss of About
$1,000.

the plant of the Hillsdale Post at that
village. in the upper end of the county,
about 8 o'clock. and though it was
fought effectively when the inhabitants
rallied. it had already practically wreck
ed the building. a One-story frame af-
fair. and entirely destroyed the print
ing establishment The loss TO the
newspaper owners is estimated at $500
and that to the building at perhaps
half that figure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
A BOLD DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
Chicago JeweIry Store Held UP When
Streets Are Crowded.

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-With scores OF
people watching them, three robbers
entered the jewelry store of a. w.
Johanson. 26S Wells street. during the
noon hour Saturday, compelled the
clerk 10 give up several trays of dia-
mOnd rings and other valuable jew
elry, threatened a frightened scrub
woman with death if she screamed,
and escaped in a buggy they had left
standing in front of the store. One OF
the men was captured after a chase Of
more than a mile by a dozen police
men, who followed in a patrol wagon.
Shots were exchanged between the
policemen and the robbers when the
buggy was overtaken, and the rob-
bers jumped from the vehicle when
they saw il was impossible 10 elude
the police by its use. Two succeeded
in escaping on foot. but one of the
men was surrounded and compelled to
surrender.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28

the city of the spiritualists at the great
park on the bluff overlooking Clinton.
where for score of years the annual
gatherings have been held.
Various methods of procedure to rio
spiTitualism of the incubus which has
fastened itself upon it have been dis
cussed by the leading speakers of the
spiritualstic platform. and much of
the months effort has been directed in
this channel
strong Resolutions Adopted.
AT the annual meeting of the asso
ciatton resolutions were adopted vigor
ously denOuncing the frauds and so
called mediums who are bringing the
cult into disrepute.
President w. F. Peck, of St. Louis
for eight years at the head of the or
Sanization. was unanimously reelected
10 thar Office The Gath annual camp
meeting will be held in Clinton in Aug
ust, 1906. Extensive repairs and al
terations viii be made al Mount Pleas
ant IN the meantime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
ROCK ISLAND MAN CHOSEN
FOR PANAMA RAILROAD
w. G. Baird to Succeed II. G. Prescott
as Superintendent of the Line
on the Isthmus.

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-W G.. Baird, of
Chicago, has been appointed superin-
tendent of the Panama railroad, to
succeed II. G.. Prescott. He now is the
superintendent of the Chicago terminal
division of the Rock Island system
He is a comparatively young man and
relinquishes a higher salaried position
to- accept the new appointment, which
carries a salary of $4,000 a year Mr.
Prescott, the retiring superintendent
of the Panama railroad, will remain
with that company in an important
position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
AMERICA CAPTURES THE CUP
For First Time in History Foreign
Yacht Victorious.

Halifax, n. s., Aug. 2S.-The Prince
of Wales cup, which has been in pos
session of the Royal Halifax Yacht
squadron since its presentation in 1860
by the present king of England, was
won Saturday by the schooner Elmina
II. of the New York Yacht club. owned
by F. F. Brewster. OF New Haven,
Conn, and for the first time in its
history the trophy passes into the
keeping of foreign club. The Elmina
sailed the 30-mile course in a trifle
over three hours and a half. and de-
feated the schooner Corona by two
minutes and 10 seconds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
ARSENAL SOLDIER
CHARGED WITH THEFT
Arrested While at Work and Locked in
Guard House-ArticIes of Small
Value.

Thomas J. Mulligan, a soldier at
Rock Island arsenal and residing at
113 Third avenue, Moline. was arrested
at the arsenal this morning on the
charge of larceny. Information was
furnished the Moline police that Multi
gan had taken property of the govern
ment and a search warrant was sworn
out. At his home a dozen or more ar
ticles were found. They were mostly
of small value and apparently taken
rather for souvenirs than for their COM
merciaI value. Mulligan was locked up
at the arsenal guard house. He had
been at the arsenal 20 years and
would soon have been retired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
SPIRITUALISTS WARRINC ON FRAUD
MONTHS CLINTON LARGELY DE
VOTED THIS FEATURE - GROUNDS TO


Clinton, Iowa. Aug. 2S.-"The pres
ence of trlcksters in the ranks of spir-
itualism. mediums doing fraudulent
work and persons processing TO be
mediums whose work is wholly in the
line of legerdermain. or trickery, have
brought about a crisis in spiritualism
which threatens the safety Of the gen
uine medium and the cause itself.
said DR.. George b. Wane. of Chicago,
who has been al work for years in the
cause OF the spiritualists.
The 23rd annual reunion and camp
meeting of the Mississippi Valley Spir-
ttualiSts' association. which has been
in progress since the first day of Aug
ust and which attracted believers from
a dozen states of the middle wes'
came 10 close yesterday.
Make Fight On Frauds.
Since the opening of the annual con
ference az Mount Pleasant park the
war cry OF the spiritualisis, Let Us
have truth, Away with fraud" has
sounded from pulpit and platform al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
REELS OFF A FAST rs MILES
3. II. Dingiey Chief Attraction at Dav-
export Mile Track.

B. II. Dingley was the chief attrac-
tion in the auto races at the Daven-
port Mile track yesterday afternoon.
While he did not break the mile record
and did not, in fact. get down to a mile
a minute he made % miles in his
Pope-Toledo 30-hOrse power machine
in 26:45. The best recorded time for
% miles is said to have been some
three minutes slower but yesterday 5
mark was unofficial He made a mile
in 1:02 40. There were several racing
events in which Davenport machines
won.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
ROADS CUT OUT REBATES
Make Agreements TO Cease Paying
Them on Grain Shipments.

Chicago. H.. Aug 2s.-In d confer
ence held here. Western traffic officials
agreed 10 cease paying rebates on
grain shipments. or rebates in the form
Of allowance OF elevator charges and
10 readjust the grain rates effective
Oct ]. The new schedule will not be
a fun restoration Of rates. but those
who Were Instrumental in bringing II
about claim THAI the agreement will
provide a. high rates as the actual
rate previously obtained By the roads.
Furthermore the agreement places in
western grain tariffs the open allow
ance OF one elevator or terminal
charge Of one and One-quarter cents
and binds the roads not 10 make any
other allowance for any purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
TO ELECT NEW COMMANDER
Christian Volunteers in Session Here
This Afternoon.

Gen. Jacob Buch, of st. Louis, of the
Christian Volunteers, arrived in Rock
Island Saturday evening. and this
morning opened the field conference of
the order, at the Swedish Baptist
church. The session this morning was
devoted to reports of officers for the
year The address of welcome was
made by Commander c. B. Vail. of To
ledo. Ohio. He also addressed the
council this afternoon. The election of
a commander to succeed Gen. Buch is
to take place this afternoon, and will
be followed by the assignment of the
officers for the coming year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
BOYS STEAL WATERMELOMS
Three Arraigned Before the Justice of
the Peace.

Clarence Yohe. Fred Mckinley. and
William Behn. were fine 81 and costs
each today by Justice G.. Albert John
son. They were arrested on complaint
of Henry NiXen. OF South Rock Island.
who charged the lads with stealing
watermelons from his farm.
Jamss McMann has been arrested
on a charge of disoTderly conduct,
preferred by Ezra thinner The case.
which was brought before Justice John
son. was continued until next Thurs
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
MEETSADISASTER
Excursion Train on Pennsylvania
CoIIides With a Freight
at Logansport, Ind.
LIST OF INJURED A LONG ONE
Only Two Fatalities-Passenger Run
ming at High Rate and Bad
ly Broken UP.

Logansport. Ind. Aug. 2S.-One man
was killed, another fatally injured and
a number of passengers seriously hurt
in a collision between an excursion
and freight train. which occurred in
the yards of the Pennsylvania rail
road three miles from this city early
today.
Fireman Walter Everson, of Rich
mond, is dead, pinned beneath the en-
gine.
The injured:
Engineer Grady. fatally.
James Henderson, LoganspoTt, coun-
" treasurer.
Owen McGreevy. LOganspOrt.
T. c. McGreevy. Hamilton. Ohio.
George Brown, Logansport.
Freight Train on Main Track.
The excursion train was returning
from Cincinnati, and as il entered the
yards at a high rate of speed struck
southbound freight Just as the latter
was leaving the main track. There
were 10 cars on the excursion train.
four of which left the track. The pas
senger engine was reversed and over
turned. The baggage car and smoker
were splintered. The third and fourth
coaches were knocked from the trucks.
but did not overturn. The other
coaches did not leave the track.
\ special train. quickly followed by
a second, both carrying physicians and
officials of the road. were hurried to
the scene Of the wreck, and the injured
were quickly brought to this city.
Forty Passengers Hurt.
There were about forty passengers
on the train. and all suffered TO some
extent. Pennsylvania officials are un-
able to account for the freight train
being on the main track. At the place
where the wreck occurred there are
seven tracks. All but one were block
ed by wreckage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28

II is believed the decision will mean
the continuance Of war. or peace.
Not at PresIdet's SuggestiOn.
Portsmouth, Aug. est is not true
the adjournment which was agreed 10
last night until Tuesday afternoon was
made at the suggestion of Roosevelt.
There is reason for believing he knew
nothing whatever of it, but that the
adjournment was by mutual agreement
between Witte and Takahira.
Paper IL Defiant.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 2S.-Sviet today
says: The Japanese conditions for
peace would only be acceptable if the
Japanese feet was threatening St. Pc
tersburg and the Japanese army occu-
pying Moscow. Russia will not bow to
the Japanese yake TO fulfill President
Roosevelt's desire TO guarantee the
American creditors of Japan and cover
himself with glory as a peacemaker.
says japan Needs Help.
Japan, needing peace, seeks it
through an intermediary. her friend,
| Roosevelt, and makes exorbitant de
mands. while the president is striving
indirectly TO exact the consent of Rus
sia.
After the long and fruitless negotia,
tions it would seem that We are on the
eve of what Russia has long desired
a battle between Linevitch and Oya,
ma"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
Cholera Fatal to Resi-
dents of Eastern Part
of Prussia.
DISEASE BEGINNING
But Prevalence of Bacillus Over
Large Area Surprises
Officials.

Berlin, Aug. 2S.-The Official Reichs
Anzeiger today says since Aug. 1G sew
eraI cholera cases, three of which were
fatal, have occurred in the Weichsel
district, east Prussia.
Spreadings BapidIy.
Dispatches from Danzig say cholera
bacillus appears to have spread fur.
ther than the health authorities on
Saturday supposed possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
MITCHELL GIVESNEW DEMAND
Miners Will Demand Eight Hour Day
and Recognition Of Union.

Tamaqua. Pa. Aug 2S-John Mitch
ell. in outlining the stand the United
Mine Workers will take when the pres
ent wage scale expires in April. said
the organization will insist on an eight
hour day and recognition of the union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
ARRESTED IN OWN CHURCH
Fonmer Pastor Of Milford, Conn.,, Gre
ates Disturbance.

Milford. Conn. Aug. 2S.-The Rev
r. y. Field. formerly pastor of the
First Baptist church, was arrested dur
ing a service in that church yesterday,
charged with creating disturbance.
Mr.. Field, it is alleged. was asked to
resign the pastorate of the church sew
eral weeks ago. but for some time he
has insisted on filling the pulpit. Yes
terday as the Rev. w. a. Herrod of
Hartford was about to preach, Mr..
Field attempted TO force his way into
the pulpit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
ARE IN TOUCH WITH ALL
fever STRICKEN POINTS
HOLMES GIVES UP
TO AU. S. MARSHAL
Former Associate Statistician in Ag
riculturaI Department Under
Arrest.

Washington, Aug. IS Edwin 5.
Holmes. Jr.. former associate statis-
tician in the agricultural department,
who was indicted in connection with
the cotton leak investigation, today
gave himself up TO United States
marshall
Holmes later appeared before Justice
Stafford and gave $4,000 bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
Killed in Auto Accident.

Rensselaer,. Ind. Aug. 2S.-Joseph
Fagot. well known business men of
Remington. was killed in an automo,
bile accident yesterday while returning
home after a visit to this city. While
crossing a bridge he lost control of his
machine. which went over an S-foot
embankment. pinioning Fagot under
meath in a pool of water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
SAILORS DROWNED
TWENTY OF CREW OF PEcONIC
LOST OFF THE COAST OF
FLORIDA.

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 2S.-The
American steamship PecUnic encoun-
tered fierce gale early today on the
coast Of Florida Twenty Of the crew
OF - were drowned. The ship was
struck by an enormous wave. the car
go shifted, and the ship sank. Two Of
the crew secured a life boat, landed on
Amelia beach at noon and told the
story of the disaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
FAST TRAIN is DERAILED
Trucks of Rear Sleeper on Twentieth
Century Leave Tracks.

Syracuse, y. Y. Aug. 2S.-The front
trucks of a rear coach of the Twentieth
Century limited were derailed just
west of this station yesterday, and the
train pulled into the shed minus one
of its sleepers The side of the car
bumped into a telegraph pole and was
severed from its forerunner. The pas
sengers were shaken up, but none was
injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
SWIFT SCORES A
POINT IN FIGHT
Court Frees Him From Conspiracy
Charge Against Harvester
Trust.

Chicago. Aug. 2S.-Rodney 3. Swift.
in his fight with the International Har-
vester company. scored a point in the
circuit court today when Judge Mack
decided to free him from writ of ha-
beas corpus and thus make it unnec-
essary for Swift to answer charges of
conspiracy in the United States courts
of Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
TAGGARTS Welded
PURELY FOR LOVE
Wife Asking Divorce Declares on TAX
ing Stand as Witness in Own
Behalf.

Wooster, Ohio, Aug 2S.-ln anticipa-
tion of the appearance of Mrs. Grace
Taggart as witness in her own behalf
in the Taggart Divorce Case there was
a very large attendance in the court
room today. Mrs. Taggart said she
was 50 years of age. Asked as TO her
marriage with Taggart. she declared ii
had been pure love match.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
Nome output is $4,000, 900.

Seattle. Wash. Aug. 2S.-United
States Assayer Fred Wing estimates
the gold output for the season of 1905
was $4,000. 900. This amount will be
the record for Nome and will exceed
the output last year by S3OO0,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-28
JAPAN HAD OFFERED ALL
RUSSIAI IS NOW DEMANDING
FALLS 1900 FEET
FROM A PARACHUTE
Terrible Fate of John Williams in Bal
loon Ascension at Ca
hokia, III.

St Louis, Mo. Aug. 2S.-Releasing
his grasp on the trapeze attached to
the parachute as the latter opened to
the wind 1900 feet above the ground,
John Williams, aged So, was dashed TO
death, near Cahokia, ILL., Every bone
in his body was broken