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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
coLfAz MOTHS.

Mrs. Katie Green Of Davenport D G
M N G of HH Of Ruth, visited H H No.
1929 last Wednesday evening. The
entire membership. were present, and
after a very pleasant meeting q two
course luncheon was served. Mrs.
Green was the guest Of Mrs. ]. w.
Holmes during her stay in her city.
Messrs. Edd Brown and Lindsay Rob-
insen were over Sunday visitors in the
Capitol City.
Mrs. Vivian Franklin and baby Of
Buxton were guests at the G. 0. Ter
rell home last week.
Misses Olive Smith and Electa Lewis
two prominent society girls of Des
Moines were over Sunday visitors in
our city, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Holmes.
Mr. LomieIBoWles has returned from
Missouri, where he attended the funer-
al of an aunt.
Mr.. Frank Madison Of Enterprise is
in our city vlsltln. his brother.
Mrs. T. L. Griffith Of Des Moines is
the guest of Mrs. John Broadus this
week.
Mr.. D. ]. johnson of Des Moines was
the guest Of J. Owen Redmon last Sum
day.
Rev. Jas. Bowles and wife, Mrs. J.
H. Broadus, and Messrs. Creed Taylor,
Geo. Terrell and F. B. Grain attended
the Baptist Ministerial association and
S. S. convention held in Des Moines
last week.
Mr.. VIM. Matthews Of Des Moines
spent last week in the Spring City re-
cuperating his health. While in our
city he purchased some real estate in
Colfax.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
OTTUNIWA ITEMS.

The memory of Harriett Beecher
Stowe was refreshed IN the minds of
the of the A. NJ. E. church Sunday
evening. A scripture reading by the
pastor, Rev. P. Lewis opened the Me-
mortal service. The following resolu-
tions were adopted and spread upon
the church minutes.
Resolved, That this church cherich
the memory Of Mrs. H. B. Stowe, with
the deepest sense of gratitude and be-
lieve that she did more in awakening
the minds and hearts Of the dominant
nations Of the world and moving them
to action which resulted in stamping
out the system of slavery than any 9th
er person, and be it further resolved
that a copy Of these proceedings and
resolutions be spread upon the church
records, and that copy be furnished
the city press for publication.
The lawn social which was given Mon
day evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James johnson, was a success in
everyway. The yard was beautifully
decorated. There was a large attend
ance and every reported 9 good time.
It was given for the benefit of the A.
M. E Sunday school.
! Sunday evening quite q few young
people gathered at the home Of Miss
Hazel Clark, 1lS w. Div. street. The
out Of town guests were Miss Manda
Ruchner of Keosauqua, Iowa, Miss
Nellie Jackson, Of Milan, Mo-, and Miss
Edna Jones, Of Oskaloosa.
Rey. and Mrs, j.. c, Reid are in Des
Moines attending the Baptist s. $ con
vention. They are delegates to thu
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Miss Mayrie l. Bell entertained the
M c. T. club and few friends last
Monday evening in honor of Rev. and
Mrs. J, c. Reid Of Ottum wa and Rev.
and Mrs. James Bowles of Colfax. The
evening was spent in music and CONVEX
sation Mrs. Theo dore ]. Bell received
the guests at the door The out of city
guests were Rev. Burton and daughter,
Eldora, Miss Edna Henderson of Keo-
kuk, Prof. Lawrence Jones Of Bux-
ton, Mississippi.
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SATURDAY.

SATURDAY.
$3.50 Institute Lecture by DR.. Ford.
9:3O-10-Devotional meeting led by Rev.
J. L. E. Burr, Davenport, Iowa, and
Rev. C. H. Mendenhall, Topeka, Kans.
:20-Minutes.
10:20-1l-Reports Of committees.
11-l2-Sermon, Rev. j. r. Thomas, D..
D., Chicago.
1902 Devotional exercises led by
Rev. O. T. Redd, Mo-, and Rev. G..
Saunders, Hawkeye, Iowa.
2-3-Reports Of committees and gen
eral business.
3-4:30 Symposium upon Methods in
successful church work:
Paper, The Developing Of an Evangel-
isiic Church, Rev. George E. Ste
vens, D. D., st. Louis, Mo.
Paper, The Developing Of the Mission
ary Interest in Church, Rev. G. G.
Fishback, A. NJ, Topeka, Kans. .
Paper, Successful Methods in Church
Financing, Rev. e. L. Scruggs, D.
d., Monmouth, III.
Paper, Interesting Young People in
Religious Work, Rev. 3. 7. Fishback,
Wchita, Kans.
Paper, Proper and Improper Church
Entertainments, Rev. 8. W. Bacote.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

There is one medicine that. every FAM
lily should be provided with and especi-
ally during the summer months; viz:
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea. Remedy. 1t is almost certain to
be needed. 1t costs but quarter. Can
you afford to be without it? For sale
by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Rev. and Mrs. j.. C. Reid of Ottum-
wa, who were delegates to the S. S.
convention were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs ]. Theodore Bell, East Lyon street.
They called at our office, and he return
ed home Monday, his wife remaining
few days longer to visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Banks on Enos avenue.
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MRS. ToLLIvER GONE.

Mrs. Henry Tolliver, one of our pio-
neer east side settlers, dropped dead
last Tuesday. She was apparently well
as usual, having attended the session
of the Baptist Sunday School conven.
tion. The funeral services were held
from the Maple street Baptist church
Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
s.. Bates, assisted by Rev. T. L. Grif.
fifth. The remains were laid to rest
in the east side cemetery. She leaves
a dutiful husband.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

The Western Baptist Convention
meets with the Frances st. Baptist
Church, st. Joseph, Mo-, Rev. 3. NJ.
Cohren, D. D., pastor, July II, to 10th.
Women's Auxiliary, Tuesday and We'd
nesday; Convention begins thursday.
Those who will attend notify DR.. E. NJ.
Cohren, 7Os N. Gath St., st. Joseph, Mo.
T. L GRIFFITH, President.
G. G. Mason, Cor. Secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Mrs. A. Perkins of Buxton, Iowa,
one of the the highly respected citizens
of that place was brought to Mercy
hospital this week to be operated on,
which was done Wednesday, and she is
improving at this time nicely. Her
son Lewis and daughter Willie accom-
panied her here. The former called at
our office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

The West End Bridge club enjoyed
an Automobile ride last Wednesday as
a diversion to their usual game OF
Bridge. Those in. party were the
Mesdames VIM. Gray, Joseph Stone.
Edward Martin, Misses Ida Davis, Lulu
Jackson, Gertrude Hyde and Emerald
Hamilton.
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OBITUARY.
WHITE,

Last week in our rush on the Iowa
edition we failed to mention that Mr..
Walter White died at the Polk County
asylum where he had been for many
years. He was an old and highly re-
spected citizen, having lived on East
Walker street. He was an old soldier.
His funeral was held from the home
Of his daughter, Mrs. Douglas Miller.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Whooping cough is no1 dangerous
when the cough is kept loose and dan
gerous when the cough is kept loose
and expectoration ersy by giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t has been
used in many epidemics of this disease
with perfect success. For sale by all
dealers.
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at Western University, Evanston, Ills.
Every one is cordially invited to come
out and see the beautiful scenery. Ad-
mission Zoe; children 10c.
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

The Afro-American State council
will meet at the Second Baptist church
July 4th, for the purpose of transact
ing unfninhed business, including the
annual election Of officers. j. Corne-
Illus Reid, Pres, Mrs. Matte Warricks
Secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Mrs. J. w. Fields entertained at a.
company evening party Thursday even
inp at her home. The guests of honor
were were the members of the house
party which are being entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Watkins.
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Monday evening dancing party was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Gus
Watkins. Quite few young people
spent pleasant evening. Music was
furnished by Miss Burnice Davis Of
Mason, City and Messrs, Clyde Glass
and James Windsor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

The Bystander collector will call on
all delinquent subscribers, Saturday,
June 24th, in Mason City, Monday and
Tuesday, Jure26 and q. in Minneapo-
lis, Wednesday in St. Paul, Thursday
June % in Dubuque ard Clinton Friday
June 80, Cedar Rar ids Subscr'Ders'
please take notice.
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.-
Monday-Final meeting of the Execu-
tive Board.
Chairmen Of committees to prepare
reports to be submitted to the conven'
tion:
On State Of Country, DR.. Stevens,
st. Louis, Mo.
On Temperance, DR.. J. 81. Garnett,
Macon, Mo.
On Education, DR.. E. A. Wilson, Kan
sas City, Kansas.
On Corresponding Bodies, DR.. Fish
er, Chicago.
On Business, Rev. G. MacNeale, Kan
sas City, Kansas.
On Resolutions, Rev. D. A. Holmes,
Fayette, Mo.
On Missions, Rev. Bowen, Kansas
City, Kansas.
On Revision of Constitution, Rev. W.
F. Bolts.
T. L. GRIFFITH, President,
Des Moines, Iowa
G. G. Mason, Cor. Secy.
Alton, Illinois
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1902 Devotional exercises led by
Rev. E. M. Young, Liberty, Mo-, and
Rev. E. T. Martin, Chicago.
2-2:45-President s annual address, Rev.
T. L. Griffith, D. D.
2:45-3 Report Of Executive Board, by
Rev. G. G. Mason, D. D.
3-3:l5-Report Of Home Mission Board,
Rev. E. J. Fisher, ID, LII. D.
3:l5-3:30- Report Of Educational Board,
Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, D. D.
3:30-3 3:40--Report Of Treasurer, Rev.
George MacNeale.
3:40-5 Symposium Of the Needs Of
Western Baptists:
Paper, The Need Of Ministerial CO.
Operation, Rev. w. A. Bowren, A.
B., Kansas City, Kans.
Paper, The Need Of Organized Activi-
ties, Rev. F. B. Woodard, Buxton,
Iowa.
Paper, The Need of Trained Minis
try, Rev. T. L. Smith, Quincy, Ill.
Paper, The Need Of Distinctive Work
in Foreign Mission Work, Jefferson,
Cofeyville, Kans.
Paper, The Need Of Better Educa-
tional Facilities, Rev. j. T. CASTOR,
NJ. D.. D. D., jefferson City, Mo.
Discussion Of the papers limited to
three minutes.
5-5: Address, Rev. w. B. Johnson,
Washington, D.. G.
Collection; adjournment.
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Sore Nipples,

Sore Nipples,
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Mrs. Tracy Blagburn will be hostess
at dancing party this evening. Quite
a number of young society people will
attend, including the members of Mrs.
Watkins house party.
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Corinthian Baptist Church--T. =.
Griffith, DID,, Pastor.

The members Of the church are ho-
ping for great things in the rally next
Sunday. A number Of have pledged
ten and five dollars each, the hope be-
ing to raise a sum sufficient to pay off
the church debt. Services morning and
night as usual. A cordial welcome to
all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Quarterly meeting at Burns M. p.
church Sunday June rs, preaching by
DR.. A. H. Higgs, district superinten-
dert of St. Joseph District, Central
Missouri Conference,
L. Woolrich pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

The regular preaching services Sun
d " at the Union Congregational church
b tn morning and evening by the prstor
Rev H r. Pinckney. All members,
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CITY NEWS.
"a ~B. r,you have relxtives O.
s,sscas visiting in the city or going 70
msIa 4 VISIT, please inforr1 US; We
% sSsio,t all your local news.-Ed.)
Mr. Chas. H. Richardson is about the
same as last reported.
Mr. Nelson Watkins, who was taken
20 Mercy hospital, is improving, which
;s good news to his many friends.

The M. C. T. club will hold their
meeting next Monday afternoon at 8
o'clock, at Goods Park at which time
N ere will be election Of officers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bryant Of Osce-
ola is in our city, the guestof his broth
er. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bryant, West
Eighth st.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

VIM. E. Morgan Of Fairbury, Neb.,
was in our city on Saturday, enroute
to Iowa Falls, Iowa, where he joins his
family who are visiting at that point.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Mr. James P. Hamilton who met with
. serious accident by having his collar
hone broken, isable to be up and doing
well as could be expected.
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Collection; adjournment.

7:30-S-Devotional exercises led by Rev.
J. r. Bennett, D. D., St. Louis, Mo-,
and Rev. w C. Howell, Omaha, Neb.
S-Annual Sermon, Rev. w. F. Bolts,
D, D., Omaha, Neb., Conventional
Ralley.
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Collection; adjournment.

3O-2:O0-Devotiona exercises led by
Rev. B. J. Bell, Kansas City, Kans.,
and Rev. G. w. Smith, D. D., st. Louis,
Mo.
OO-2:30-General business.
2:30-3:O0-Address, Rev. William Beck.
ham, s. T.. D., Field Secretary, Nation
al Baptist Convention.
3:00-4:30-Symposium on the conditions
Of the Denominational Work in the
Western States:
Illinois, Rev. FL. E. McWilliams, State
Missionary.
Missouri, Rev. J. Going, D. D., State
Missionary.
Kansas, Rev. J. H. Van Lieu, State
Missionary.
Nebraska, Rev. M. J.. Burton,
Missionary.
Minnesota, Rev. E. H. Macdonald, d.
D., st. Paul.
Colorado, Rev. P. H. Hughes, Pueblo.
California, Rev. G. w. Harts, Pasa-
dena.
4:3O-5: :OO-Address, The Condition Of
Western College, President, Rev. J. H.
Garnett, A. NJ, D. D.
Collection; adjournment.
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Mission Rally conducted by
DR.. L. G. Jordan.
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BROWNS
Little Palace
1913 Walnut St.
Ice Cream, Cones, Pop,
Lemonade, Cigars, To-
bacco, and Sandwiches.
Stomach Troubles.
Luther HIS. Brown, Prop.
Miss Olive Lawton, Clerk.

Many remarkable cures of stomach
troubles have been effected by Cham
berlain's Stomach aad Liver Tablets.
One man who had speht over two thous-
and dollars for medicine and treatment
was cured by few boxes of these tab
let's. Price, 25 cents. Samples free
at drug stores.
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SUNDAY.
30-Conventional Sunday School con-
Quoted by DR.. d. E. Over, Denver, Col.
11--Sermon by Rev. E. J. Fisher, D. d.,
LII. D., Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

There will be installation OF the
Daughters of Elks, Monday evening at
their hall on Sixth and Walnut. The
nublic is invited. No admission.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
Y. Q. M. 9. A. NOTES.

Rev. DR.. j. C. Ried, president Of the
Iowa State Afro-American Council and
pastor Of the Second Baptist church of
Ottumwa, delivered a splendid address
on trace Segregation at the meeting
of the Young Colored Men s Christian
Association last Sunday afternoon. The
address contained much food for
thought and was well received by a
large and representative audience Of
the men and boys Of the city. The Y.
G. M. G. A. quartette composed OF
Messrs. Holt, Wilson, Blagburn and
Mason added much to the interest Of
the meeting y the masterful way in
which they rendered several sacred
quartettes among which was an original
arrangement of stLead, Kindly Light
by Mr. Wilson, member Of the quar-
tette.
On next Sunday afternoon the meet
ing will be addressed by Hon. A. j.
Mathis, Ex-Police Judge and Ex.Mayor
of Des Moines and also by Rev. A. Fl.
Higgs, D. D., L. L. B., District Supt.
Of the st. Joseph District of the M. =.
Church, and who is the first Negro
graduate of the State University OF
Iowa. No Negro man or boy over four
teen should fail to hear these.
Mrs. Emma Pyree of the Callahan
Industrial Club acted as matron during
the hours for ladies and girls at the
3"Yn yesterday afternoon.
AS a new feature o fthe work OF the
Y. C. M. C. A. in this city, Mrs. J. L.
Edwards, graduate Of the American
Correspondence School Of Dressmaking,
will conduct free sewing classes at the
Association rooms each Wednesday at
ternoon from 2 to o'clock. All Negro
girls from to 20 years Of age admitted
free, the only requirement being that
each pupil must bring her own material
to work upon and when the garment IS
finished it will be sold for one half q
regular dress.maker's charge for making
and the proceeds deposited in the treas
ury Of the Junior Christian Endeavor
Society. All mothers who have not
the time and ability to give such IN. II
struction to their girls at home should
take advantage Of this gratiutous ser
vice which is being rendered by one who
is competent to teach and willing to
sacrifice for worthy cause.
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Neatly Furnished Rooms
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7:30-S-Devotional exercises led by Rev.
4 NJ. s. Jones, Colorado, and Rev. 8. L.
NJ. Frances, Ph. D., Chicago.
h Educational Sermon, Rev. W. D. Car
ter, D. D.
Educational Rally.
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FRIDAY.

S-9:30-Institute Lecture, DR.. Ford.
9:30-1O-Devotional exercises led by
Rev. G. N. Jackson, D. D., Lawrence,
Kans., and Rev. J. G. Reid, Ottumwa,
Iowa.
O-10:20-Reading Of minutes.
:20-10:40-Election Of officers.
10:40-11-Announcem of committees.
l1-12-Address, Intensive and Extensive
Spiritual Efficiency among Colored
Baptists, Rev. j. E. Ford, D. D., jack
sonville, Fla.
Collection; adjournment.
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A. NJ, D. D., Kansas City, Mo.
4:3O.5-Discussion Of the papers limited
to three minutes.
Collection; adjournment.
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SUNDAY,

Evening Meeting in charge of Local
church.
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PROGRAM WESTERN BAPTIST CON
vENTIoN.

Francis st. Baptist Church, st. Joseph,
Missouri.
Rev E. M. Cohron, D. D., Pastor.
July IS, IA, is, 16, 1911.
s-9:3O-Institute Lecture, Rev. DR..
Ford, Jacksonville, Fla.
9:30-1O--Opening devotional exercises
led by Rev. s. Bates, Des Moines,
Iowa, and Rev. s. B. Butler, Wichita,
Kans.
10-11: :15-Addresses Of welcome.
11:15-11 80 Response by Rev. j. L..
Cohron, D. D., st. Louis, Mo.
IL 80 Enrolment.
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8 Closing sermon.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-21
Peddlers Start
Riot in Randolph
Street Market
Chicago Vegetable Vendors Upset the
Wagons of Men Who Refuse to
Join in Strike.

CHICAGO, June 2o.-Peddlers who have
gone on strike hoping to force the repeal of
en- anunoise ordinance preventing them
crying their wares today began acts of
violence to force less demonstrative mem
bers of the tribe to join them When the
peddlers appeared at the big Randolph
street market at daylight wagons were
overturned, fruit and vegetables scattered
about and drivers who refused to strike
were driven from their wagons. A number
of riot calls were received by the police
and more than a score Of arrests had been
made before the strikers deserted the
market place. In most instances police
found It necessary to use their clubs and
nearly all of the prisoners suffered minor
cuts and bruises. There is said to be 10,
900 peddlers in the city The anu-noise
ordinance was passed for the benefit OF
night workers. of whom there are thoti-
sands here and whose days of rest were
broken by the cries OF the peddlers.
The fruit men yesterday planned to
march to the city hall and present their
demands to Mayor Harrison, but the
parade was prevented py the police.
One man was killed in the riots today.
George Metropolis, with eight other ped
dlers. constituting one Of the wrecking
gangs, was shot and killed by George
Burpulas, when the gang tried to pull
Burpulas from his wagon and force him to
Join the strike Burpulas with the eight
wreckers, were arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-21
WRECK ON ROCK ISLAND LINE
Fast Train Carrying Company Off.
cials Derailed Near Topeka.
ONE WOMAN SERIOUSLY HURT
She II wife of vice President r. ID.
Melcher, Who Was Also Slightly
InJured-GeneraI SUPER
intendent Injured.

TOPEKA, Kan, June 20.-F. o. Melcher
of Chicago, vice president of the Rock
Island, was slightly hurt and Mrs. Melcher
was seriously but not fatally injured by
the deraiment of Mr. Melcher's special
car near Mcfarland at o'clock this after
noon. Several Pullman passengers were
slightly injured. II Is believed none seri-
ously. The train, No 2S. Is due in To-
peka at 2:30, In It were the private cars
of Vice President Melcher and General
Manager A. E. Sweet. Both of the cars
left the track, as did the two Pullnans
G. w. Roark of Herington, general super
intendent, was slightly injured by being
struck by a chair. Mrs. Melcher and the
other injured passengers were taken TO a
farm house. She is suffering from shock.
Mr.. Melcher was injured about the head.
@, II. Lewis, general superintendent OF
the Rock Island, was slightly injured by
flying timbers. A. E. Sweet, general man
ager. whose private car was deraiIed, was
not injured.
General Manager Sweet escaped injury.
Vice President Melcher's injuries consist
OF bruises and laceratons of the head and
face. He is, however, reported to be di-
recting the work of rescue. Mrs Melcher
is injured internally and is being cared
for by physicians. 12-year-old daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Melcher was slightly
hurt. Physicians and officials of the com
pany have left for the scene of the wreck.
Besides the two private cars, the wrecked
train carried two Pullman sleeping cars.
a combination smoking car and chair car
and baggage car. The train is called
the st. Louis. Colorado & Pacific Coast
express 1t left Denver last night.