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The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
BIG BLAZE IN PACKERY.
Kansas City Establishment Lost
 Considerable.
QUARTER MILLION FIRE.
Mammoth Enterprise of Nelson Morris & Co. Narrowly Escapes Complete Destruction Owing to It Being Sur rounded hy Water.

Kansas City, June 13.-Fire that started before daylight Friday in the Sl,5OO,OOO packing plant of Nelson Morris Co.,, had by o'clock pro- gressed so far that it was feared the entire establishment would be destroy ed. At that hour dynamite was being used in an endeavor to stop the flames. Two laborers were killed and another perhaps fatally injured. The plant is In the flood district and entirely sur. rounded by water
 The fire was started by an explosion in the chemical department and the flames spread rapidly because of the flood the firemen were unable to reach nearer than two blocks of the building with their apparatus. Aid was asked of the Missouri side. but the engines from there could not get across the flooded district.
 The sausage department was the first to go. The contents of this building furnished much inflammable material for the flames, and when the first streams were turned upon the fire, this section of the plant was doomed. Telephone communication with the scene was impossible, wire service having been destroyed by the flood.
 The Nelson Morris plant is situated near the Riverside section in the fork or Raw river, just north of the stock yards. on low lying piece of ground The plant was built three years ago and is one of the most complete in thls country. For three days previous to the fire, or since the worst of the present flood began, there had been no killing at the plant, operations in all departments being practically at standstill. Men had been kept at work all day and night trying to have the meats on hand, and in pumping water from the basement
 The fire was confined to the cold storage building and meat house. both being destroyed Loss is about $25O,. 900.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
KNOX AND HUGHES,
Friends of Both Candidates at Chicauo
 In Their Interest

Friends of Both Candidates at chicauo
 In Their Interest.
 Chicago, June 13-The candidacy of Senator Knox of Pennsylvania was given an impetus Thursday on the ar. rival at the Knox headquarters of General H. Hapgood, Edward J. krause and Edwin S. Kinsley of Penn sylvania.
 Stick" said General Hapgood in re- ply to question whether or not his candidate intends to withdraw. Well. I should stay we stick, and the tighter and closer we stick the better are our chances. We will not consider sec ond place. Why should we? Who has got first place. anyhow? Nobody has got 1t, and it's anybody's fight right now. Don't forget that"
 General E. A. McAlpin of New York arrived Thursday bringing with him strong cases of optimism for the Hughes boom. He professed himself as confident that the New York gov ernor has a most excellent chance of nomination. General McAlpin said: All talk about second place for Hughes is all tommyrot. It's Hughes with us, first, last and then some."
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Diverse Views.

Gravesend, N. Y., June 13.-J. F. .aalaaden, .a one of the noted breeders of me country. in commenting on the race bills, said he believed the bills w, would make for the good of racing, and , ,nat they will put the turf in a better .isnt and do away with all the objec- uonable features.
 r. J. Dwyer. owner of the Graves. sn1 snu track, on the other hand, said the oiils were the hardest blow ever struck ae legitimate racing. He said. how. sver' that he believed racing will con- We all have to let the future show results," he said.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Movement Against Cattle Thieves.

San Antonio, June 13.-The local officers have been asked to assist in a statewide campaign against cattle thieves. In the past year there have been several gangs of well organized thieves in the state, and they have solen many head of cattle from the ranges It is believed that many of the cattle are finding market in Bexar county, and the Texas Cattle Raisers' association has asked the of ficers here to assist in breaking it up
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
BAILEY OPERATED UPON,
Condition Is Favorable, but Still Con-
 fined to His Room.

New York, June 13.-That Senator Bailey, who has been i'll with throat trouble in this city for several days, has submitted to a surgical operation on his throat and is now recovering therefrom. became known Thursday. His condition was reported to be ia. vorable, although he was suffering from slight fever. Senator Bailey was unable to leave his apartment at the Hotel Waldorf-Astoria to attend the meeting of the monetary commis. sion, of which he is a member.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Instructed For Bryan.

Lexington, Ky, June 13.-The Ken. lucky Democrats selected six dele gates at large to the Denver conven- tion and instructed them for Bryan. The proceedings were replete with harmony speeches, and after a count of the noses showed the anti-Beckham men to be in control
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Pearl Wiqht Reelected,

Chicago, June 13-The Louisiana delegation to the Republican conven- tion reelected Pearl Wight as nation al committeeman from that state. F. B. Williams was chosen as chairman and H. c. Mcfarland secretary of the state central committee.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
DAVID R. HILL.

before the first so-called Bryan con- vention I told him the policies which he represented would drive the Demo cratic party to hell Then when he begged for another try four years lat CT said; You are most there; stop, you have absolutely ruined the party. But Mir. Bryan was nominated. and I saw the futility of a minority report with only ten votes to back me-"
 Mir. Hill spoke highly of Governor Johnson of Minnesota.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Numerous Roses Stolen.

Kitanning, Pa, June 13.-Five hun dred American Beauty roses were stolen from the garden of E. T.. Hutchinson of Wicksboro.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Raises McDonaId's Assessment.

Quanah. Tex, June 13-The county commissioners court raised the assess ment on land of State Revenue Agent Mcdonald in this county from $4,S0O to $6,400.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Judue Braswell Dead.

Dallas, June 13.-Judge S. N. Bras. well. Dallas county pioneer, is dead For several years he was justice of the peace of this precinct.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
N0 DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
rh;. Is the View Taken by Hon.
 David B. Hill.
s0 SAYS IN AN INTERVIEW
r..r Governor and Senator, Previous ,o His Departure For the Other Gid. of the Atlantic, Discusses Matter With Newspaper Man.

New York, June 13.-Hon. David B. Hill, former governor and United ctates senator, and for long time leader of the Democratic party in this state, sailed for Europe Thursday on tbe steamer Baltic. Discussing his re. ,irement from active politics, MT. Hill said
 ,There is no Democratic party. When I met the late Governor Alt geld in a little room up back stairs in a small hotel in Chicago shortly
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Wins by Narrow Maroin,

Canton, Miss, June 13.-O. s. Miller defeated s. c. McAlister for mayor by three majority.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Aued Lady Stranules.

Greenville. O., June 13.-While drinking water Mrs Ann Campbell, seventy-three years old, strangled to death.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Fatal Throw.

Colorado, Tex, June 13.-Claude Sartain was thrown by horse near here. He died.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13
Clashes Woman's Throat and Own.

Altoona, Pa, June 13.-Robert Den. th uadiy slashed Mrs. Sarah Hoover's 'oat and fatally cut his own.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-06-13

There will be picnic on the creek north of Willis Wilson's, on the Fourth of July Every body invited Bring well fill- ed baskets.
 Jake Cornelius,
 Calvin WitherspOOn,
 sam Graham.
 Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
CHILDREN HAVE
A FINE OUTING
Miss Sue Denknann Gives Little
Folks of Bethany Home Trip
to Muscatine by Boat.

The children of Bethany home were
given an outing yesterday on the
steamer WeyerhaeuSer by Miss Sue
Denkmann. 1t was an all day affair,
the boat going to Muscatine and re-
turn. The directors of the home ac-
companied the children. A chicken
dinner served on the boat delighted
the hearts of the youngsters and lem
onade and candy were at their disposal
On the return trip. They had the time
Of their lives. The boat returned
about > o'clock.
The excursion steamer w. w. re
tuIred 20 this port this morning after
an absence of several weeks, and this
afternoon took the congregation OF
ST. Paurs English Lutheran church OF
Davenport on a trip up the river. This
evening the railway mems association
of the tri-cities will enjoy an eXcW
sion
The W. W. will leave again tomor
row and Saturday the J. S. will arrive
Saturday afternoon it will make al
afternoon trip up the river to lie
Claire. taking in the Moline lock
Campbells island and the rapids. Thi
short trip proved very popular las
wear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22

The general arrangements for Rock
Islands big fall exposition were com
pleted at the regular weekly meeting
of the board of directors at the Har-
per house last evening" Henceforth
the labOrs of the officers and directors
of the great undertaking will be de-
voted largely to the working out of
the details, and the addition of such
Incidental features. involving a couple
of more shows on the midway, as
may be deemed expedient. What has
been provided already, however, is a
plenty for big affair itself. No one
who attends the exposition will fail
to get his moneys worth. The direc.
tors were anxious to have this much
assured at the very outset, and i'll this
they acted not only on their own in
Certives. but on the advice of Presi
dent Barton of the Cedar Rapids as
ISOLATION, who was present last even
ing Mr.. Barton has made the great
est success of an amusement enter
prise of this kind of any man in the
state of Iowa. He has won the con
fidence of the people of Cedar Rapids
apG the thousands of others in con
tIguOus territory who visit that city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
PERSONAL POINTS.

Samuel Temple left last night for
visit at washington Springs. S. D.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Crubaugh left
today for visit at Salt Lake City
c. A. Van Hecke leaves today for a
months vacation at Denver and points
in Colorado
Miss Madeline Starr left yesterday
for an extended visit with Mrs. H. r.
Hardin at Peoria
Mrs. d. Cockrell has returned from
an extended visit with friends at Dial
las and ST Louis
Miss Vera Oaufield and Miss Mar
garet McNellis went TO Sheffield today
for visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Y. Postlewaite and
family will leave tomorrow for Den
"er and points of interest in Colorado.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22

No more pathetic scene has been
enacted at an inquest i'll this county
than at Coroner Eckhart's inquiry into
the death of little Richard Huntoon. at
he undertaking rooms of B. F. Knox
last night The sad story of how the
little fellow, in comparative health
before he went upon the oper-
ating table at St. rAnthony's hospital
when, seemingly all was we'll, he died
almost in the twinkling of an eye
while under the influence of chloro-
form. was told in all it's sad details.
Mr. Huntoon took the stand and reIa-
ted an experience such as only could
he told by father at the loss of his
son under such circumstances.
Surgeons Present.
Present were the surgeons and the
anaesthesian who administered the
drug that was to relieve the boy of
, suffering while the operation was in
progress. Back in the morgue lay
p, Dick" embodied in the grasp of death.
| 1t was moment of gloom. that mo
ment the cOrOner,s jurors stood around
| the bier and with bowed heads de
clared that they would to the best OF
their knowledge inquire into and de
termiue the cause of his death.
sad story Told.
The utmost silence prevailed in the
Office of Mr. Knox as Mr. Huntoon
| the father of the boy, occupied the
| stand and D,ada his etatop,opt. ub;I.
he told of the consultation. the deci
sion to operate and relieve a condi
ton that if allowed to remain nigh
permanently affect his hearing; while HI
told how he heard Dick cry as though
he was coming from under the in
huence of the anaesthetic and theI
as flash of lightning the shadow o
death enveloped his features and h,
had SO far gone to the beyond tina
the efforts of the several physician
failed to bring him back.
The witnesses.
Dr. c. T. Foster was foreman of tn
corouer's jury and the members were
+. j. Cary. James Brinn, e. l.. Flu
mer, Joseph Walters and G. w. Hill
TIE testimony was given by tn
witnesses under trying circumstances
Mr. Huntoon was the first to take tn
stand. DR.. Carl Bernhard followe
and DR.. Louis Ostrom was the ne1
witness. A minor operation was pc
formed by Dr. Bernhard and til
operation on the throat was to hav
been performed by DR.. Ostrom. d
w. D. Snively. who administered TIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22

pieces. This feature alone will cost
81 500 and will include on the first
night of this display locomotive col
:islon in fire, and on the second fire
works night Niagara Falls in fire. a
set piece 80 feet high by 200 feet in
,ehgth. There will be also pictures
Of Bryan and Taft with dimensions
of 20X25 feet, and finally an aerial
exhibit on each occasion, lasting As
minutes.
The Parker shows.
These are the features so far pro
vided Independent of the c. w. Parker
railroad shows of 25 cars occupying
the midway, and presenting 10 differ
ent white city attractions. This Ell,
terprise in itself employs rs people
From these facts may be gained
something of an idea of wha: is in
store for Rock Island and the sur
rounding country this fall. When the
details are all completed there will be
seen at the exposition grounds for d
solid week combination of attrac
tions that will delight the people OF
the three cities and draw strangers
for miles around.
The directors have still under con
sideration the matter of music, indie
pendent of the band that accompanies
the Parker shows, and the concessions
such as eating houses, etc. The
proper committees were authorized t
insure against fire and accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22

anaesthetic, was the last witness. ALI
heart failure induced by the effects
of chloroform was the cause of death;
that he was barely under the influence
of the drug at all stages in the opera
tion and that death occurred not from
an overdose but came as it does even
though the greatest precaution is
taken in the hands of the most
Skilled. sae
Death One In Four Thousand.
The evidence given by the doctors
DroUght out the fact which makes the
case all the more sorrowfuI, that the
boys death from such causes
is one in 1000, fact set
forth in statistics. The physicians
said that the amount of the drug given
was one-fourth the amount given a
hoy of the same age and to keep him
under its influence for a much shorter
time. In other words, boy the same
age was given four times as much
chlOroform but survived, showing the
| uncertainties of the drug, an argu
lIltHI vi over Hall Vi lue pHS SlCldlS
of the country in favor of ether and
against chlorpform. The profession
the doctors said on the stand, is di
videG about evenly ON this point.
| Mr.. Huntoon's Statement.
| Dick was s years of age" said Mr.
| Huntoon on the stand. He had Z
condition in his throat that annoyed
him and made it necessary for us &c
4 consult physician. In addition tC
this minor operation. which wa:
trivial in its character, was necessary
Dr. Bernhard was consulted as was
also DR.. Ostrom. The latter advised
the removal of his adenoids and hi.
tonsils. We made arrangements tC
have the operation performed at st
Anthony's hospital Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock. Dick was placed unde
the influence of chloroform and DR.
Bernhard commenced his operation
This lasted about Is minutes.
"Dr. Ostrom then commenced OIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22

the throat. He had not used any in
strument and had only tilted the oper-
ating board to an angle of about %
or 80 degrees. DR.. Ostrom then in
serted his finger into the tonsils.
noticed DR.. Snively take the hood
from his head and commence restora-
tive methods at this point The doc
tors worked hard for three hours. but
their work was of no avail DR.. S. B.
Hall also assisted"
Cause of Death.
DR.. Carl Bernhard testified. follow
ing Mr.. Huntoon. He gave the facts
substantially as Mr.. Huntoon as
they applied to his operation, but said
he left the room afterward and when
he came back he found that they
were using restoration methods He
told of the methods used but said the
boy was too far gone to save He
saiG that he believed his death was
due to the depressing effects OF
chloroform on the heart.
The Surgeons Testimony.
Dr. Ostrom said that the boy came
| from under the influence of the DRUG
two or three times making The appli
| cation of more chloroform necessary
After the last application, he added
he turned to his instruments and a:
| he turned again to the patient DR.
| Snively noticed a dilation of the pupil
of the eye. Restorative methods wer,
used, but failed to bring him back.
Afraid of Drug Now.
DR. Ostrom added: 'In all of my ex
perience | have felt perfectly safe il
using chloroform bu. | must say nov
after having had this, experience, | an
afraid of it. | never feared it before
so long as it was used with caution
In my opinion Richard died of hear
failure induced by the effects of chic
reform"
DR.. Snively, the last witness. test
Eeu to the same facts as the othe
witnesses.
.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
GENERAL PLANS COMPLETED
FOR THE BIG FALL EXPOSITION

annually. Give the people their
moneys worth" said Mr.. Barton, and
they will no. go back on you. For
every dollar that you put out for good,
| first-class attractions, such as will
please and win public appreciation,
Two will come back at the gate, and
your exposition will not only establish
itself in popular favor but will become
a fixture as it has in Cedar Rapids,
now in its 18th year"
Get Grounds on Advantageous Terms.
rhe directors had a rather sue
cessful evening all the way
through. In the first place. they Sc
cured he lease of the Ninth street
grounds and the purchase of the plant
| Installed there, from the Twin-City
Driving association at a much lower
figure than was anticipated They
found that the gentlemen who have
. OTGed he property were anxious to
piece it in the hands of the exposition
, company. as the only available tract,
suitable for all purposes. even if it in
VOWED sacrifice to do it. and so well
pleased were the directors with the
terms accepted that they voted the
representatives of the Twin-City
Driving association, c. S. Nc
Daniel. l.. S. Silvis, w. A. Rosen-
field Carl Mueller and c. P. Skinner.
resolution of thanks for their public
spirited consideration.
| Big improvements Authorized.
Tie plans presented by Manager
Lewis and the GROUNDS committee for
4 complete overhauling of the prem
ises. which is to include an additional
grand stand inside, the erection of an
imposing arched entrance at Ninth
street and Eighteenth avenue, and
| the whitening of all the fences and
buildings. were adopted and their ex
ecution authorized. The result will be
a veritable transformation of the
grounds into white city. The en-
trance arch. surrounded by flags an(
banners, will be of white and will bea
;he inscription, Rock Island EXposi
lion" 1t will afford three differen
entry ways. those FOR pedestrians be
ing by means of turnstiles on eithe
side with team gate in the center.
Brilliant a. Night.
The idea of Manager Lewis and tn
grounds committee is TO have the Ell
tire grounds bathed in light at night
the lot In fact the scheme of illun
nation. which in addition to 1000 il
Candescent lights and a couple o
dozen arc lights. includes a stee
tower in the center of the ground
135 feet high. which will be struni
from ground to pinnacle with linear
descents aud which will be surmount
cd by a searchlight
The board succeeded IN landing
trump card, with which To complet
its program of general attraction
free to all entering the grounds,
/ the LavellO elephant pony and do
! troupe. the highest priced vaudevill
r with the shows already bOoke
through the entertainment COMMITTEES
makes eight shows to he presente
afternoon and evening on an open a
stage i'll front of the amphitheate
besides the automobile and mOtorc.
: Gle races. the pony races and til
horse exhibits. For the evenings als
. the directors contracted with the Pal
g Pyrotechnic company of Chicago fl
l. a duplicate of The cOmpany's famOu
S Manhattan Beach display and whiC
/ Will be presented two nights duriu
y the week, with changes in the 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
General Features
FREE ACTS.

FREE ACTS.
LavelIO Troupe of Performing
Elephants, Ponies. and Dogs.
webb's Performing Seals.
The MERIDIAN Troupe of Seven
People. Expert Wheel
Riders.
The Byrnc Trio, Phenomenal Rifle
shots.
BrowmIy-WaIIy Trio lFrencbD,
Aerial Acrobats.
Human Fly, ON Roman Rings.
Double Trapeze Performers.
Double High Dive.
Pains S1.JG0 Pyrotechnic Display
(TwO Nights.
Automobile Races, Motorcycle
Races, Riding Races. Horse
Exhibit every After
nOOnD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
Best the World Affords.

at give me unbounded pleasure to
recommend Bucklen's Arnica Salve,"
says J. W. Jenkins, of Chapel Hill. N.
G.. IL am convinced it's the best salve
the world affords. 1t cured felon on
my thumb, and it never fails to heal
every sore, burn or wound to which ii
is applied. Csc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
Directors of Rock Island Enter
prise Secure Ninth
Street Track.
f, GET ADDED ATTRACTIONS
Plenty of First Class Free Shows as
Well as the Parker
Exhibit.
Facts About Rock Islands
Great Exposition.

The Time-Week of Sept. -.
The PIace-ROck Island Expo
sitiOn Grounds. Ninth street.
The OccasiOn-ExpOsit and
Carnival.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
Coroner's Inquest Brings Out
Circumstances of Richard
Hunto on's Death.
Is ONE CASE IN THOU: AMI S
ChIoroform Alone Responsible for the
Smotherng of the Young
Life.
CORoNER'S VERDICT.

1--WE, the jury, find that Richard
Huntoon came to his death from
heart failure induced by the eff
fects of chIoroform.
"DR. c. r. FOSTER,
Foreman;
up. j. GARY,
JAMES BRlNN,
"E. L. FULMER,
JOSEPH WALTERS,
&c. w. HILL"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
MCKINNEY 70 MEET ALL
Congressman Will Greet Admirers at
Harper Toniuht

Harper Tonight.
Congressman James Mckinney, who
is spending the day in the city. will
give free-for-all reception at the
Harper this evening, on which occa-
sion he is anxious to meet all the re-
rublicans of Rock Island. Any one
who repeats will not be thrown out,
no questions asked as to his politics
or who he expects to vote for in the
republican primaries. The congress
man promises to look pleasant at ev-
ery stage of the evenings proceed
iEgs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
COLORS OF PRIMARY BALLOTS

Announcement is hereby made that the Colors
of the Primary Ballots to be used at Primary
Election to be held in Rock Island County, ILL.,,
the eighth day of August, A. D. 1908 by the respeC
tive parties will be follows:
Republican Party, White
Democratic Party, Yellow.
Prohibition Party, Blue,
Socialist Party, Pink.
Dated the 21st day of July, A. D., 1908.
HENRY B. HUBBARD,
County Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-22
On the Midway

4. W. Parker Railroad shows;
- Cars, Presenting 70 Different
shows md Employing IT5 Peo-
pie.