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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
ALDRICH HEADS COMMISSION.
Currency Body Organizes and Discusses
Plan of Action

WASHINGTON. DC. June 1.-The
currency commission appointed by Vice
President Fairbanks and Speaker Can
non under the terms of the Aldrich-
Nreeland bill held its first meeting Sun
day. Senator Aldrich was named chair
man. The members of the commission
are:
Senators-Aldrich. Allison. Burrows Hale
Knox, Republicans; Daniel. Teller, Money
and Bailey. Democrats.
Representatives = Vreeland. Overstreet
Burton. Weeks. BGnynge. Smith California
Republicans; Padgett Burgess and Pujo
Democrats.
The commission is authorized to study
the financial systems of foreign countries
1t is to report a systematic financial sys-
tenn for this government next January.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
MOROS GROW RESTLESS,

MANILA, June 1.-The Moros on the
island of Jolo are reported restless anc
one of the dattos has vowed tC
personally kill 20 whites and 100 Chinese
and then declare war. \ sentry has
been attacked and badly wounded The
guard has been doubled. 1t is reported
that settlers have been attacked.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
AEROPLANE IS BROKEN.
Delagrange's Flight Before Royalty Has
Bad Finish

ROME, June 1.-The experiment o
Leon Delagrange, the French aeroplan
list, before the Queen Dowager Margher
tia, and Il few invited guests here this
morning, came to nothing through Il mis-
hap to the machine. NJ. Delagrang'
started magniicently and began TO ii!
rapidly and smoothly, but after gon:
about 800 yards the aeroplane suddenly
fell to the ground from u height of I
feet.
The accident was caused by somethin:
going wrong with the motor, while til,
fall injured the machine so that it wa;
impossible to continue the experiment.
The DOwager Queen congratulated NJ
Delagrange on the progress he haC
made with his aeroplane and expressed
regret that the accident occurred. Th,
aeroplanist will leave Rome this even
inc for Milan
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
KenCsha Sister Is Dead

CHICAGO. Ill, June 1.-Sister Mary
Xavier Matthews. a years old. died at
Mercy hospital, following protracted
illness from cancer. Sister Xavier was
born at Kenosha. and entered the Do
minican order at Sinsinawa Mount, Ia,
when she was Is years old. For the
last thirty-six years she has devoted her
self to teaching at Sinsinawa Mount and
at Galena. Ill. She is survived by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Matthews
of henosha and three sisters.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
MINING LOSSES STOP MARRIAGE
Edna Goodrich's Mother Objects Wher
Fiance Suffers at Rawhide.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. June l.
The mystery of Edna Goodrich's refusal
to marry j. Harry Macmillan. Nevada
mining stock operator, has been cleared
up. Heavy losses by her prospective son
in-law, due to the collapse of Rawhide
mines. in which he was interested. it is
now said. caused the mother of Nat
Goodwin's former leading woman te
place her ban on the wedding.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
0LDFIELD ESCAPES DEATH.
Daring Auto Driver in Crash, His Wife
Receiving Fatal Injuries.

LOWELL, Mass, June 1.-Barney
Oldfeld. the great auto driver. had the
worst accident of his life last night As
Il result his wife is dying. JOSEPH
O'Brien of Boston has Il broken ankle
4 fractured thigh and internal injuries
two other passengers were bruised anC
wounded. while OIdheld himself escaped
without a scratch. Acetylene lights sci
fire to the gasoline tank and the ma.
chine exploded after a collision with an.
OF car
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
WHY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
SHOULD BE SUCCESSFUL
NENT NOVEMBER.

''The competition is open--to all:

HS 'UIITIIVVIIIUI Is OUVF 10 dII.
In Judging the merts of the cOntri-
buttons consideration Will be given not
only to style, arguments, and facts pre-
senter, but to the convincing power and
At should be borne in mind that members
of Congress are to be elected as we'll as
president ana vice president
mo manuscripts will be returned, but
will be the property of the committee
The best article will be widely used
both in the newspapers of the country
and i'll pamphlet form.
The award will be made and check
sent to successful contestant about Au-
gust 10. Manuscripts must be mailed not
later than July - to Literary Bureau.
Republican Congressional Committee,
Metropolitan Bank Building, Washing
ton, ID. c."
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
METES OUT VENGEANCE,
New York Woman Kills Man Who At
tempted an Outrage Upon Her
Little Daughter

NEW YORK, May 30.-Wirh an in
FAINT clutched to her breast, Mrs. Teresa
Felepia of Brooklyn today melted out
summary vengeance on man whom she
declares she had surprised in the act of
attempting an outrage upon her 6-year-
old daughter. The man was John Mare,
who had made his home with the Felepia
family since his arrival in the country
from Italy four months ago. Three bull
let's from revolver which Mrs Felepia
carried in her free hand sent him to
death before he could utter a sound.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
HARGIS TRIES SUICIDE,
Young Kentuckian, Awaiting Trial for
Killing His Father, Attempts to
End Life with Morphine.

JACKSON, Ky. May 3O.-Beacn
Hargis, in Jail here awaiting trial for
the murder of his father, Judge James
HargiS. attempted suicide last night by
morphine. The doctors who worked over
him for several hours announce that he
will recover. Allen Creech. now on trial
for murder. drank q pint of whisky con
tanning strychnine today and is in 4 pre-
cariOuS condition.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
LEACH NOW IN FRISCO,
New Public Printer Is on His Way to
Washington to Assume His
Duties.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 30
John S. Leach, for seven years director
of printing at Manila has arrived here
en- route to Washington where he is to
assume the duties of public printer, sue
ceeding Charles A. Stillings. who was
suspended some time ago by order of
President Roosevelt.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
MEXICAN BONDS SELL,
New National Railway Notes Are Wei.
coined in London and in
New York

LONDON, June 1.-The issue of the Ma
tional Railway Of Mexico's ~ per cent
bonds was offered simultaneously today
In London and New York. The issue
was exceedingly well received here. There
were heavy applications for the bonds
and the dealings in the market were al
a premium of 1as to rs per cent.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
SUSPECT MODELS
OF DOUBLE CRIME
PARIS POLICE THINK ARTIST SLIM
HEIL'S EMPLOYEES CAUSED
his DEATH.
MURDERERS WORE CLOAKS
Wife of Strangled Man Has Recovered
and Tells What the AssailantS
Looked Like
ROBBERY CAUSE OF MURDERS.

PARIS, June Mime. Steinheil,
whose husband. Adolphe Steinheil. the
well known painter, and whose mother,
Nine. Japy, were found strangled to
death on Sunday morning at the artists
residence i'll the Rue de Vaugirard had
somewhat recovered from the shock this
morning, and was able to give the police
an almost perfect description of the as
SaSSinS, all of whom wore long black
gowns Nine. Steinheil was gagged and
bound to bed by the strangers.
Robbery Was the Object
NJ Hamard, chief of detectives, says
the crime was not question of revenge,
and that the plot, which undoubtedly had
robbery for its object was perfectly
one familiar with The fact that there was
considerable sum of money in die
house derived from the recent sale Of
NJ. SteiEheils pictures. He believes that
murder may not have been intended. NJ.
Hamard declines to disclose the nature
Of evidence against an Italian arrested
Sunday night on the suspicion of being
one OF the assassins.
Model Is Suspected.
The artist neighbors of NJ Steinheil
think he probably was the victim of Il
model, as it was his custom to select
models during his walks through the
city, regardless of their antecedents or
morals. This also apparently is the
theory of the police, who say that Il
woman with bad associations, who posed
for the artist, probably apprized her
criminal companions of the opportunity
to loot the residence. An entrance was
easily effected through Il gate i'll the gar
den wall used by the models.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
MINIATURES sTocKYARDs REPORT

HOGS-1O315c higher; mixed and butch
tfs, 3ouo.o0; packers, J.luUJ.4U: rough
neaVy, 4.l515. 10: coarse stays, 4.J0QE.9J,
night, 2.2l0 BOO: pigs. 4.2J04.I5.
milwaukee, had only 40 as the days re
ceipts and here, too, prices were up from
10 to 10 cents, with most sales from 5.oU
TO 90 Mixed and butchers hogs are HOW
quoted at from 5.3U to go and II the hight
runs westward continue, this class OF pork
ers will no doubt be at the 600 mark Ge-
fore the week is closed.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05

Martin Younger and George Duffy
boxed eight rounds to a draw in the
wind-up of the boxing show at North
Milwaukee. George Yockel stopped
Young Papke in two rounds. George
Pentony won on foul from John Ward
in the second round, after Johnny had
lis man beaten.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05

z2....... DIT DO
| CATTLE-Strong; butchers steers. COOL
! to choice, 3.1OQ6.5u: medium to gO0u. 4 2Jd
! 1.25; heifers. medium to good, 4.JO05.5O;
common to fair, 3.256400; COWS, good &c
choice, S.12@4l5; fair to good, 5000 800;
good to choice, 4.00045O: bologna bulls
common to fair, 32503. 10; feeders, i. 25ll
40; stockers, 3.25q4 90. Market for mixers
anu sprlngers demoralized, don't ship them
The cattle market here was a bit higher
and stronger, while calves and sheep were
quoted as being steady with no receipts II
either market.
SHEEP ; Steady; choice to prime, 5.25Q
600; spring lambs, 6.OOdS.50; common &c
a a Common % goG far 10 g9%is 5 90 oo4
CUDAHY. Wis, June G@Hog receipts
6lOo Market 10Q15c higher. Common to
good, packing, 5.2O@5.50; fair to choice
butchers and heavy 5.50a5. 20; fair to choice
| light and rough, 5.30q5,6O; pigs and mixed
M II1 4tV S} representative sales
30; 81 hogs, average 226 at 5.65; 80 hogs
average 3o7 at 5.35; 90 hogs, average 29S al
o.6o; hogs, average 1874 at 800; II hogs.
average 2O9 at 80; 81 hogs, average 237 at
SO; ga hogs, average 276 at 80; 81 hogs
average 145 at 80; 76 hogs, average 1876 al
CHICAGO, H., June L. Cattlc-Recelpts
about 1000; market strong to Toe higher;
beeres, 4.S0Q7.35; Texans, 4.6O@5.7O; west
elners, 450Q5.75; stockers and feeders,
3.5OQ5.4O cows and heifers, 23O46. IL;
!
1900; market 10 to 15c higher; light 5.25It
$50; mixed, 53oQ5. 20; heavy, 5.25d5.67 p;
rough. 225@5.4 40; good to choice heavy,
5O45. 60 Sheep-Receipts about 1899;
market steady; native, 3.6005. %; western,
3;Go9520; warnings, -5;?0a6.25; lambs, 4.oo
Q6.1O; western, 4.5O0G6.15.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. June 1.-CattIe-Rc.
ceIptS, 1000: market strong TO 10c higher
native steers, 5.2J07.1O; native COWS and
hCifcrs, 2.5O06.25; StOckers and feeders > >
Gt5.4H: calves, 3.5O062J. Hogs-Reccipts
l4,U&: market Zoe higher: bulk of sales
5.350J.55. Shcep-Receipts. 10000; market
steady; sheep, 3.2JGD450: lambs. 5.2506.5U
BERLIN, June 1.-EXchange on London
20 marks 40 pigs for checks Discount
rateS-Short bills, AZ per cent; three
months bills, 33s per cent.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. June 1.-CattlP-RCcciptS
$500; market steady to strong; beef steers
43o@El5; stockers and feeders, $1,000. 90;
COWS and heifers, 3.OO0G.10; Texas steers
3.50M6:5O. HOgs-Receipts 5000; market ID
@15c higher; pigs and lights, 35OM5 60
packers 5.2505G0; best heavy $4,000 80
Sheep.-Receipts, $500; market weak; ma
tiyes. 3OOGI4.75: lambs, 4O0d7.25
SOUTH OMAHA, Neb.. June 1.-Cattle-
Receipts, 300; market 1O015c higher: ma
tive steers, 4.7517O5; cows and heifers,
3.CO05.5O; western steers, 3.5O6J.7J; stock
crs and feeders, 3OO05.25; calves $3.50
Go. HogS-Receipts, 1900; market, 1OGI15c
higher; bulk of sales, 5.3212 Big Sheep
Receipts. 5000; market slow and steady;
lambs. D. 1506.50; sheep, 1905 %
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
MILWAUKEE, HAY MARKET

Choice timothy hay, 12.50@1275; No II
timothy hay. 11.50d12O0; No. > timothy
hay, 10.O0@11.OO; clover and mixed, 10000
1925; choice Kansas and Nebraska prairie.
11.5O@1200; No. l prairie. 1O0Ud $50; No
, prairie, S.50Q9.OO; Wisconsin marsh
feeding, 7.00Q7.50; packing hay, 5.75D6 90;
rye, straw, S25@S.5O; oats straw, 6.5O117 90
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
MRS. GUINNESS ALIVE, IS PLEA.
Lamphere's Counsel Says He Will Show
Letters She Wrote May 4.

Letters She Wrote Nay 4.
LAPORTE. Ind. June Herman w
Worden of counsel for Ray Lamphere
held on 4 charge of numbering Mrs
Guinness and her three children by set.
ting fire to their home. indicated that the
defense would make determined effort
to prove that Mrs. Guinness is alive.
I'VE have every reason to believe that
she is alive" said Mr.. Norden. L ex-
pect letters which will Indicate the readi-
ness of the man who received a letter
from Mrs. Guinness us late as May / to
come to Laporte to prove the fact
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-05
FOR BEST ARGUMENT
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE OFFERS
PRIZE FOR ESSAY.
"Why the Party Should Be Successful
Next November Is Subject
for $3.50 Bonus.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 31--Jon-
athan Bourne's scheme of offering Il
prize for the best essay on a political
topic has been taken up by the Repub-
lican congressional campaign committee.
Yesterday it sent broadcast the follow
ing announcement:
The Republican congressional com
mittee offers $3.50 for the best article, not
exceeding 1000 words, on the subject:
The new South-news., 1908-02-29
The Jesse James Show

'p'The Pueblo Co Daily Star Jour.
nal has this to say of the w. ].
,s+Sain ssere DANES show that = 10
sppear at
isec' HAT1IEsBuRG MARCH ?
w. l. Swain Jesse James
show arrivel in Pueblo Thursday
morning by special train over tn,
sante Fe from the east They gave
. good show last night and despite
the fact that Pue bio has had three
circuses and a number of small tent
shows. the big tent used by tie
Jesse James company was not Ia ge
enough 10 ncccmodate the ow
his. night.
Miss Leslie the soubrette Of the
drama was clever and perfectly at
home in the difficult paat she pay
ed,
Lige and Liz, two negro parts.
plaved by Miss Gsriie Aasson snd
". j. Nenkemeller, are an org the
cleverest white psople we have ever
seen IN black face
Warren Burrows the lsadirp man
was coed and his cor ception Of the
character of jesse James, was a
clever piece of acting
The play. while somewhat srnsa-
uonal. is of different character
than many KIP, cted. l. is come.
DIV melo drama. laid along tbs iiuss :
ofthe doires Of the james boys dur.
lng their career. showing the bard
ships, deprivafinrs nnd eufferings
which finally resulted N the death
Of cr outlaw. he big ZEN. stage.
scenery aho eif cts arr al OF a SUB
>tauiial chsrsc,.r
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

We congratulate Governor Noel
IN the appointment OF Hon. Jonu l..
buckley es circuit Judge 20 succeed
Judge Cochran, nnl We nlse con
gratulete cur good friend, John l.
Buckley on carrying on the n uch
coveted prize John Buckly comes
of fine family, IL lawyer of abili
iy, n christian gentleman, and In our
oppinion will make u good "dispcn-
sor Of the law.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

II will take twice as long 20 build
two court houses no u will take 10
build one. II will take No. long 10
build-pno AZ Z II contained ir the i'm
puniiv with which one or two men
block the work of an eniiro county
without the consent Of its citizens.
~ takes aH long 20 arose the citizen
snipip regard 20 the waste of ihis
money ~ Is contained In inhnitY
X II contained In inflnity 20 the
amount of bonds ISSUED. When that
amount IL spent m useless way (as
" Is now being spenD then will o
quai u Wild dream Of the citizenship
OF tho free state OF Jones
Interest on the bonds Is ~ much
liability VI the county as the princi-
pal. then why not make whoever
uses the money for which the bonds
werc sold pay the county the inter
est, which is indeed and IN truth, ~
much the county's ms the principal,
business proposition, 90 simple
that any member Of our Board ought
90 be able 10 understand.
CITIZEN.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

The legislature, before II adj lurns
must pass measure TO give the
people the right 10 vote on the
adoption OF constitutional amend
ment for nm elective judiciary.
Durng the last campaign, every
body was in favor OF II. and we are
ut loss to know just what ia the
matter.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

The following Pharmaceutical
Beard has been appointed by the
Governor, Ii B. Welhorn, of Col
umbia;J J II Bryan. Amory q
Eastling, Scooba (, j. II. Small, Ma
ona l.. VI. wilkins, lndisnole. All
are new men.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

Tho house lu lici,rv commit tee
have reported favornhly bin ere
ating three new circuit court dis
iricis, II IL asses, 1t Will give Gov.
Noel the appoint meut # three new
iu'ccs.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

Foraker has b zen du 30 Cd as the
leader OF the ''biack battalion In
other words he is % champion the
c,usa Of the 'llwn trod I, n oolored
man" in his own party.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

Ex-Judge j. r Ennochs. of Bran
don has several c,sses in court. II
looks rather unusual TO his many
friends IN Scott county to see the
judge pleading In the court instead
OF ruling as IN the days Of vore.-
Scott County Resis'er.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

Tho indications now are, that
there will be 1 O railroad legislation
during this session OF the legisla-
ture. Under the present situation
perhaps this is best
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

Governor Noel and Hon. II NJ.
Quin, member of the House. have
gotten into q wrangle over nothing.
Drop 1t ana 20 on with the States
business,
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

Governor Noel seems 90 be rather
slow "A making his judicial appoint.
ments. II he knows what he is go-
INK to do, why don't he do It and be
done with it
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

Hereafter 40 Proofs ~ Pubiica-
ton u legal notices must BE- Iaid
for on delivery. or satisfactory ~
raugtments made with the uublsh-
nr for same We are forced 20 do
this on account Of having 20 manr
~ this character imp ic--eomc one.
two and three yenrs old.
J + PARKER.
Editor and Publisher.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

There are a few men in Laurel,
when yeu hear Them say. "the court
house question Is settled" you may
look out-just getting ready to do
more dirt and rascehty.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

The above communicates is a re-
ply 10 "Observer in Laurel Ledger
ana from the pen of q prominent
citizen of tho Second District and
furnishes somo food for thought
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

Ply. fhst tho legislature cannot
leave rclitcs out OF their tusincss
and legismte fn. The interest OF the
people, get through AMI 20 home.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

rreslden' RI : W 's l. Il ought
VII have hard road a. travel IN
ard'rg Taft ior the r publ can
nomira'icn.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

Today will be big ore Ia Jack
son Hon w }. Bryan win give
our people q great foast of demo
cratic prnoiplcH az ne views them.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29
Plain Talks on Fertilizers
A Talk to Fruit-Crowerg

You use a fertilizer
Of course, but do You
use enoughl
The yield per acre,
and thcproht therefrom
increases in far greater
proportion than thcccst
Of additional fertilizer.
What is IN increase in
cost of $500 to $1,000
per acre for fertilizer
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

\ full line of Groceries SNOW Drop
Flour and all kinds OF Feed stuff
Furniture. Bed Sicad-. SPRING., Mat
trca-c-. Kitchen Safes, Chair, al
kinds Of piow Goods. Agents for the
Brin'cy Plow-
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

yon and pcct stock OF Merchan
dice and prices Every thing from bret 70 ari
tuil line Of Dress Goods and NotiOn complete line OF
HAMILTON brown SHOES Hate, Cap-' ana
Gents Furnishing fuod-
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

The yield viii be
according TO the
amount cf plant food
you give Your trees or
plants you can de-
pend omit. The better
they are fed the Greater
and mere valuable will
be ycrr crop. Fertil-
lie sParingly and you
reap sPsringly.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29
We carry all kinds Of Fertilizers. See US before you buy

our clerks are an experience men and
women. Mira. Agnes Ward will have
charge of the Dress Goods and Mill
merry Departments She has had wears
experience IN these lines
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

The fact that over a million
tons of Virginia-Carolina
Ierchzer were sold last year
proves them TO be. without
equal hvcry fruit farmer,
TO matter what method he
now uses, should get the Vir-
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

when the returns therefrom
show an increase Of $4,000 to
s25O.00 per acre2
The big Magnolia Fruit
Farms at Durant, Miss, tested
the well-known Nirginia-Csr.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

JAS p. PARKER. EDiToa. Punnsnra
crFgRkL Busisfsi MAstoxe
The new South-news., 1908-02-29


Z o m pany's $
new Year Book
or Almanac.
It's free to all
who are inter-
ested enough
to write for it.
Address US to
thenearestci city
below.
The new South-news., 1908-02-29
AND WILL GIVE you the LATEST DESIGNS

lber every thing IL NEW in store. No old nor
'orn goods 20 show you. Everything guaranteed az
The new South-news., 1908-02-29

.pThe I,ueplo Co Daily Star Jour.
nal has this to say of the w. /.
S'Sain ssere DANES show that = 10
appear at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-06
FRE|CHTS COLLIDE
East Bound Train Runs Into Transfer
String in Moline, Deraiing
Several Cars.
TRAFFIC is BLOCKED FOR TIME
Passenger Service is Held Up by
Wreck-Ciaim is Made That Sig
nails Were Disregarded.

Two trains could not run on the same
track at the same time last evening
on the main line of the Rock Island in
Moline, and as a result traffic was
tied up for several hours. The wreck
occurred at Fifteenth street in Moline
at 9:45. The transfer engine was haul
ing string of cars which it had col
lected in the tri-cities, and was on it's
way to the Silvis transfer There are
three tracks at that point of the road,
and the transfer train was on what is
termed the third eastbound lead and
was crossing over from that track to
the main eastbound track. There were
36 cars in the string, and IA of them
were already on the main line when
freight No 800, bound for Chicago,
came along from the west and crashed
into the cars which were being hauled
into the same track. Several of the
box cars of the transfer were~overturn-
ed and the pilot and front of the
freight engine were serevely damaged.
Fortunately no one was hurt John
Whiteside, who watches the crossing
at Fifteenth street, had narrow es-
escape as several of the overturned
box cars fell directly against his little
house. The shanty was not crushed
in, however
Traffic Tied Up.
The overturned cars completely
blocked the line and the wrecking car
was sent for at once, but it was late
in the morning before the tracks were
cleared. Passenger trains No. 10 and
II. from Chicago, due here about 10
O'Clock, were both held ct East Moline
for several hours before permission
was secured from the Burlington Off
Gals TO run them into this city over
their tracks. No 4, an eastbound pas
senger, was held here for some time
also on account of the wreck before a
way for it to proceed was secured.
Went by Signal.
Trainmaster Rossman attributes the
wreck to the fact that the engineer OF
the freight disregarded the automatic
signal which is Located at Eighth
street, and also that the rear flagman
of the transfer failed to warn the ap
preaching freight train of the danger
either by flag or by burning fuse