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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
WHAT IS DlRT7
How the Question Was Answered by q
Professor Of Chemistry.

How the Question Was Answered by q
Professor Of Chemistry.
An old college professor used to say
to his students: What is dirty Don't
be afraid Of q little dirt, young gentle
man. What is dirtl Why, nothing at
all offensive when chemically viewed.
Rub a little alkali upon that dirty
grease spot on your coat, and it under
goes a chemical change and becomes
soap. Now rub 1t with a little water.
and it disappears. 1t is neither grease,
soap, water nor dirt.
That Is not a very odorous pile of
dirt you observe there. Well, scatter
a little gypsum over 1t. and 1t Is no
longer dirty. Everything you call dirt
Is worthy Of your notice as students
Of chemistry. Analyze it, analyze 1t!
1t will all separate into very clear ele-
ments.
Dirt makes corn, corn makes bread
and meat, and that makes a very
sweet young lady that 1 saw one Of
you kissing last night. So, after all,
you were kissing dirt, particularly II
she whitened her skin with chalk or
fuller's earth.
There is no telling. young gentlemen
what is dirt. though l may say that
rubbing such stuff upon the beautiful
skin Of young lady is dirty prac'
tice. Nice, pearly face powder is made
of bismuth-nothiug but dirt" Elk
change
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
Argus Branch Offices

For the mmodation OF its patrons
In various parts OF the city The Argus
has established a system Of branch Of
noes, where subsori ptions and want ad
vertising may be received and any in
formation left that may pertain to any
department OF the paper, news or busi
ness II Is also planned to have at each
OF these branch of1ces every evening Q
supply OF copies of The Argus OF the
day. so that any subscriber who may
have failed under any circumstances 20
receive his paper. will be supplied free
OF charge.
The Argus chain OF branch ofioes
Includes the following:
J. J. Klpp's notion store. 45S Fifth
avenue.
n. z. Rowe's pharmacy. tIIs Four
tenth avenue.
Riess' drug store. Twenty-seventh
street. Seventh avenue.
Ullemeyer's drug store, Eleventh ave-
nue.. Fifteenth street
George W. Millhouse. confectionery.
sos Fourth avenue.
Mrs. London's notion store. Seventh
street, Fourteenth avenue.
Heimbeck's pharmacy. s2z Third ave-
sengers grocery. S1s Eleventh
street
Robert drug store. Thirtieth street
and Fifth avenue.
College pharmacy. Seventh avenue
and Thirty eighth street
Olson grocery. Thirteenth avenue and
Thirtieth street.
Steiner drug store. corner Fifth ave-
nue. md Twenty-third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
A Bit of ENGLISH humor.
Exchange.

An English humorist many years ago
hit upon a neat way of scoring against
certain politicians of the times. A
comic Journal. not being a newspaper
within the meaning of the act. was pro-
hibited from giving news, and so in
place Of a parliamentary report the
humorist in question. reported a few
FIRST lines" from speeches by promi-
nent members: "Sir Charles Wetherell
said he was not sensible 'Mr. Hunt
was entirely ignorant Lord Ashley
said he should take the earliest OPP
portunity of moving mfr. Perceval
presented a petition praying Colo
mel Sibthorpe never could under
stand Lord Lyndhurst said he
must entreat of every one to give him
credit "Sir Edward Sugden was not
one of those who thought Mr..
Croker said he had the fullest assur-
ance"-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

The Columbia river has had three
names. 1t was first called the Oregon
Afterward 1t was called the st Rogue,
but when 1t was discovered by Robert
Gray in 1892 1t was given the name Of
his vessel. the Columbia, in place Of
the two floating appellations, Oregon
and St Rogue. According to Whitney.
the original name Of the river was the
OreJon, big ear" or zone that has big
ears" the allusion being to the custom
OF the Indians who were found in its
region Of stretching their ears by Dor
Ing them and crowding them with or
naments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
Executors Notice,
Estate of John H. zoilner. deceased

Estate OF John H. Zoilner. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of John H. Zollner, late OF
the county of Rock Island, state of I'LL
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the Hon. Ben
Jamin Bell, judge of the probate court
court room, in the city of Rock Island
at the December, 1912. term. on the
first Monday in December next at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated 18th day OF October, A. D. 1912
MARY ZOLLNER, Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. apply Henry w
Horst. Twenty seventh street and
Third avenue. Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

FOR RENT - Furnished front room,
modern. at SIS Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.
tate of John WEIGH. deceased.

Estate of John WEIGH. deceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate of
John Welch, late of the county of Rock
Island. state of Illinois, deceased. here
by gives notice that she will appear be-
fore the probate court OF Rock Island
county, at the probate court room, In
the city of Rock Island. at the Decem-
Der term, on the first Monday in De-
cember next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
ANNIE c. WEIGH, Administrarix.
McEniry & McEniry, solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

WANTED-Boys at Rock Island Sass
and Door works; must be 16 or ovel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
Get There Ahead of the Railroad

II you knew where you could get land
richest ne-laying lands as IN this
country-that with an expenditure of
S25 per acre, including the total cost of
land land on easy teTms). you can
make more net dollars per acre than
you can on your 5000 Iand-would II
interest your
My illustrated literature brings you
full Information, and will be conyinc-
ing to wide-awake people.
II l. GRAHAM. Dist. Manager.
GrandvieW. Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

When a cold becomes settled In the
system, it will take several days
edy TO use is Chamberlain's Cough
remedy. 1t will cure quicker than
any other and also leaves the system
in a natural and healthy condition.
Sold by all druggists.-(A Advertise
ment)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
Administrator Notice.
Estate of Edmund Murphy. deceased

Estate Of Edmund Murphy. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrators of the estate of
Edmund Murphy late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois. deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will appear
before the probate court of Rock Island
county, at the probate court room. in
the city OF Rock Island, at the Decem-
Der term. on the first Monday in De-
cember next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted TO said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
TO the undersigned
Dated 18th day of October, A D. 1919.
MRS. ELIZABETH SCHMITT,
Admini strat riX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
MULTIPLE ELEcTRoLYs1s-

MULTIPLE ELECTROLYSIS-s upertu-
Gus hairs on face and arms perma-
nently removed with one 60 SIT
needles: four 10 six hours work in
one with six needles. Address Miss
A N Klttridge. Flat !. Argyle Flats
. Brady street Davenport Old phone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

wANTED-A girl to do general house
work; small family. Inquire at 1907
Fifth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

ABSTRACTS of title prepared or con-
tinued to date covering any real es,
tate in the county. Prompt and sc-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; J. J. Ingram, president; w. J.
Sweeney, secretary; 200-203. second
floor. Peoples National bank build
ing Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
Executor,n Notice.

Estate of Valentine Schmitt deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Valentine Schmitt, late of
the county of Rock Island. state of I'LL
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the Hon. Benja-
min Belle Judge of the probate court of
Rock Island couIty. at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island.
at the January term, on the first Mon
day in January next. at which time all
persons having claims against said es-
tate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated goth day of October. A d.
lIsl2 AUGUSTA SCHM1TT,
ExecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

lots, with fruit; owner leaving city.
Apply to U. G. Simpson. 1o15 Thtr-
teenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
COLLECTIONS,

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COLLECTIONS MADE-HRrd accounts
and claims collected William N
walker lawyer. all Peoples bank
building. PhaEe SAs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
CHIROPRACTIC.


PHYSIOLOGICAL SPINAL ADJUST
MENTS given in your home. private,
by expert sdJuster. Address +. O
Box ass. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
LADIES, TAILOR AND DRESS
MAKER
G. III. GRABBE

Established 1902 Phone TsS
Smart tailored suits and gowns for all
occasions. Exclusive and original de-
signs. Advanced styles and perfect 1T
guaranteed Fancy dreSsmaking and
tailoring taught Corsets expertly ftted.
So. Putnam building, Davenport. La
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
john WolIk az Co.
CONTRACTORS AND
BUII>DERA

Manufacturers of Sash. Doors, Blinds
and Stairs Interior finish CT all kinda
Hardwood Veneer Florring and deal
ers In Glass all and 2zS Eighteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
INSURANCE.

PLEASANT +. COX Real estate and
Insurance. Losnc q speciality. Best
IRE companies represented. Your pat
ronAEe solicited Phones west 20 and
new liza. once at court house
BENEFITS Insurance Agency Fire.
life, accident, health and plate glass;
real estate and loans. Second floor
Safety building once phone, west
es6. Residence phone 726-K. Open
WE WILL BOND YOU-Executsrs ad-
ministrators', guardians, trustees or
any kind OF judicial bonds; lodges and
society ofhcers: city, state or u. S
government on1ciRls: contractors. DO
sltionS ftrust; in fact any kind OF
bond you want (except bail bonds)
Terms reasonable Hayes & Cleave-
land. resident managers, Fidelity 4
Dsposit company Of Maryland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
SWEDISH MOVEMENT.

SWEDISH MOVEMENT - Miss A Elm
ARISEN, graduated Swedish masseuse,
gives treatment in private homes.
Phone west $751; Address 61S Thir-
tY-ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
GASOLINE TANKS AND Pumps.

BOWSER underground outnts from $40
and up 100000 In use). =. N King.
land. Ill Phone west ao9i. n B.
agent. isIIh Third avenue. Rock L.
Bury your gasoline: It's safer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

All the news all the time.-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
FIRE INSURANCE.
Charles e. Aodkson
229h Eighteenth Street
1.-THE Best Is the CheapesI)
FIRE INSURANCE
ESTABLISHED 1874.


American Ins. Co, Newark, N J.
Agricultural Ins. Co. New York
Farmers 1ns. Co. -..-...s-... York, Pa.
City of New York Ins. CO.. New York
Reliance Fire Ins. Co Philadelphia
Boston Ins. Co. ........ Massachusetts
ms Co State OF Illinois -. Rockford. III
Connectic ut Fire Ins Co. -. Connecticut
Mutual Life Ins. Co. 49,. New Jersey
Mutual BENEFIT Life Ins. Co. New Jersey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
ExRREss AND STORAGE.

RELIABLE sToRAG-on nrst moor;
wagon covers. etc Tents for rent;
also manufacturer OF awnings, tsntA
Roesslsr a Co.. 1os Fifteenth street
PIANO STORAGE. with heat in winter;
entire second door OF our store build
ing. devoted to storing OF pianos: no
dampness or cold 10 creek the var
nish. Best place IN the tri-cities
BoWlby Music store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04


! FOR SALE-One OF the finest pieces Of
residence property In the city; great
sacrifice Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
FOR RENT-RooMs.

FOR RENT-Light housekeeping rooms
217 Sixteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
wANTD-FEnALn HE1P.

WANTED-Competen girl to do general
housework at ITO Twenty-irst street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
CLAIRVoYANT.

EGYPTIAN FORTUNE TELLER-Tells
past, present and future: gives ad-
vice on all love and business affairs;
satisfaction guaranteed; 517 Harrison
street, Davenport
MADAM SOREKAA can be consulted on
all Aneirs OF life; she tells color of
eyes and hair of your future hus-
band and gives names; call and con-
suit her; 4ls West Third street, just
east OF Turner hall, Davenport: a
m. to 10 ,. m. daily and Sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

WANTED - A lady pastry cook al
James restaurant, 1910 Second ave-
nue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
Legal.
Executors Notice.

Executors Notice.
Estate Of Emma c. Lloyd. deceased
The undersigned having been an
pointed executor of the last will and
testament OF Emma c. Lloyd, late OF
the county of Rock Island, state of I'LL
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
he viii appear before the Hon. Benja-
Rock Island county, at the probate court
room. in the city of Rock Island at the
November term, on the first Monday in
November next at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for
the purpose Of having the same adjust
ed. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate paw.
ment to the undersigned
Dated 18th day of September. A D.
1913 ADDISON RUSH,
Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
FLORIBTB.

HENRY GAETHJE - Proprietor Chip
piannock nursery. Cut flowers and
designs of all kinds. City store. 1907
Second avenue. Phone ITO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

FOR RENT-Modern nine-room house
Inquire sol Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
FOR SALE-LANDs.

FOR SALE-171 acres. IA miles east of
Mediapolis, Iowa; Is miles north of
Burlington; running water; Sl75 an
acre. David Blair. Mediapolis. Iowa;
Route 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

WANTED-Reliable saleslady for shop;
give particulars. Address m. S.
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

WANTED-Girl to do general house
work, at 1924 Ninth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

WANTED-Poultryp ickers; address 7
A Glarue. Cordova, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
LOST AND FOUND.

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LOST-A small black billbook contain
ing currency. Finder will receive re-
ward by returning same to Argus
office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, steam
heated 1911 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

wANTED-Girl to do second work; ap-
west 1897.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

WANTED-Delivery boy; apply to Hor-
bits department store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04
FOR RENT-HouanR

FOR RENT-Modern eight-room house
centrally located. Phone west ss7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

FOR SALESMAN property, 1901 Thir-
ty-fourth street. Inquire c. Boynton.
Thirty-fourth street and Fifteenth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

FOR REST-Three modern unfurnist
ed rooms at 1l25 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

FOR RENT-siI room house. all mod
orn except furnace. Inquire szs Sew
snteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-04

WANTED - First class toolma kers
Rock Island Mfg. company.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-07
SPORTING sDELIGHTs.
ny BILL BAILEY.

Jack Caswell. who runs the North
east bowling alleys. says he is glad
Eastern defeated Business. 30 is Coach
McCaffrey. Of the Capitol Hill eleven.
Who's the guy that put lie in abb?
Joe Keene has Just been appointed
on1cial window dresser. and Joe is some
dresser. believe US. Everybody in Four
teenth Street knows him.
Tho National Squash Association has
made two radica; changes in the playing
code. Oh. Dihle!
.-Will the lady who wrote in yester-
day praising one Of the Georgetown foot
ball players kindly sign her name and
address to future communications?
Tho following il copied from Bob
Dunbar. Of the Boston journal:
As the smoke Of the Princeton game
slowly clears away. number Of worthy
souls are heard inQuiring who and what
10 Vanderbilt The name. one that looks
like the chino Of gold pieces nung down.
- AZ much Of . household word south Of
the line a. Amherst Williams, Wes-
leyan."
THE HERO OF HARVARD.
There was . young fellow named Brick
ley,
Who kicked the ball often and quiekley.
The "TiEer' turned pale
When Brick" twisted his tail.
And appeared to feel peevtsh and sickly.
L. c. D.
1T IL rumored that the reason why
Bresnahan cannot get along with the St
Louis club 10 that an Irishman and q
Erttton never could agree.
-Ty Cobb has Joined the Elk. He
couldn't have done better.
Here's . pitcher who is good to his
George Baumsardner. Of the 81. Louis
Browns, purchased q home for his aged
mother. in Barboursville. W. Va
The Washington herald., 1912-11-07

Of sunnybrook Farm" are produced, and
such plays deal with no complicated
problem of life nor attempt to point the
way that people should live. The cast
presenting ''Rebecca" 10 one Of Klaw
and Erlapger's best. and the types pre-
look for them. The scenery II elaborate
and beautiful. One Of the elaborate prop
critics used In the production IL the old
stage coach. in which Rebecca makes
her entrance with Jeremiah Cobb. the
tender-hearted old philosopher Of River
boro. driving his two trusty horses. The
coach was driven during the period
Of its active service by Harry Seavey.
between Prouts Neck. Me-. and Scarboro
Beach However. automobiles and the
building Of railroads put the old coach
out OF commission and II had lain many
years in its barn At Prouts Neck when
Kate Douglas Wiggtn. the author Of Re
becca of Sunnybrook Farm" found It
there. and coveted It for use in her COM
edy. Mrs. Wiggin had been touring
through Maine in her motor car. looking
the Prouts Neck vehicle filled her soul
with Joy. She said OF II. 1T was just
what was wanted, and I found It in an
almost forgotten old barn at Prouts
Neck. 1t had q history Of its own. too.
After many years Of valued service II
had been exhibited at ten country fairs.
Now. in spite OF its sixty years Of age.
II was still in splendid condition. with
braces Of leather sound and whole. and Q
brake in good working order. and the
hurricane deck on top. II was a perfect
beauty. How lonsed to buy II. Timidly.
I wrote to Mr.. Brooks. explaining the
advantage of having this actual stage
coach for use In the play. I expected to
hear from him that the inexpensive rum
ble Of a stage coach in the wings would
do ver- well for an author with her first
play. and that Miss Rebecca would come
in on her own feet He telegraphed:
Get the stage coach by all means. at any
figure you consider reasonable The cost
was $500"
The Washington herald., 1912-11-07
Big Batch of Essays Reach
Herald Office by Every Mail
School Children Keen to the Opportunity of Earning
SIS in Gold-Every Boy and Girl Should Write
Their Essay To-day-Contest Closes Friday.

More interest was shown yesterday by
parents. teachers. and school children
in the Rebecca contest than on any pre-
vious day.
The essay editor was busy explaining
to inquiries that the IS in gold is to be
awarded to Just one boy orsk1rl whose
essay on Farm or Country Life Il
deemed to be the best Of the many
sent him.
Just think Of It. Every schoolgirl and
schoolboy reader OF The Herald has the
universal opportunity OF being the lucky
essay writer to whom IS in gold il to be
given. and at the same time be one of
one hundred to whom two orchestra
tickets to see "Rebecca of Sunnybrook
Farm" at the Columbia Theater on
Monday evening, November II, will be
awarded for their essays.
Little girls, eleven years Of age, and
little boys ten years Of age. as well as
many older school children, sent their
essays to the essay editor Of The Her
aid yesterday.
1t isn't such a hard thing to write. IN
two hundred words what you think OF
farm life." and when you realize the
value OF the prizes the essay editor is
of1ering, it should make every scnool
The Washington herald., 1912-11-07
WOODROW VHS0N
SEES TIGERS WORK
ltssident-slsct ct tsassfas II tha
Princeton Football Hsvsa.
04ers Good Wishes.

pfineston. N. J.. Nov. G-Ths Ps1neston
football team has not passsd out Of the
interest Of President-sIect Woodrow VII
son. - the Governor took time this after
noon to visit Osborne Field and watch
the nrst scrimmaSe held BY the Tigers
sincs last week. His own decisive victory
on the political Geld he hopes 70 80 du-
plicated BY Princeton over Yale In the
battle which win take place In les than
two WeelEsL
While watching the practice he kept up
an animated conversation with Ross Nc
Clave. chairman Of the graduate coach
ing committee. and two Of the most
prominent Of the graduate coaches. ''BiH'
Wheeler and Johnny Pos. whose work
AZ half back has immortslized his name
in Princeton's football annals. Gov. WI.
sor expressed his most hearty wishes for
success during the remainder Of the sea-
son.
The varsity was kept on the field for
three hours to-day. and fully an hour
and half was spent In scrimmaging
with the second team.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-07
THREE CARS CRASH:
ONE MAN INJURED
J. A. Fleming Suffers from Bruises
and Shock-Vestibule
Is Wrecked.

More than a score OF passengers mar
rowly escaped injury in a double car
crash at the intersection Of the Capital
Traction and Washington Railway and
Electric tracks at Delaware Avenue and
c Streets Northeast shortly before ~
o'clock last night
]. A. Fleming. Of 7o6 Thirteenth Street
Northwest. a passenger on one Of the
three cars that came together, was
slightly hurt but he refused to 20 to a
hospital. He returned to his home suffer-
Ing from bruises and severe shock.
Several other passengers sustained minor
Injuries.
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany car No. 449 turning into Delaware
Avenue from c Street was rammed in the
side by the front of Capital Traction
Company car No. l2a Hardly had the
cars come together when there was an.
other crash caused by Capital Traction
Company car No. 127 running head-on
Into the rear OF car No. 123 Of the same
line.
The side Of car No. 40 was crushed IN
ana the front vestibule Of car No. IA
was wrecked. The front Of car No. IA
and the rear of car No. Ii were also
DAMAGED Fleming was a passenger on
car NO. Il. It is thought the accident
was due to misunderstandlng Of siguals
OF the motormen on car No. Ii ana car
No. As. The second crash, II II thought,
was que to the fact that car No. La was
running too close behind car No. lza.
Witnesses to the double crash say II
seemed strange that none Of the passen-
gers was badly hurt. The collisions tied
up the lines Of both companies for about
twenty minutes.