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THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS WEDNKSDAY, , NOVp MBER 17, 1909. LOBES HIS LIFE BETWEEN CARS Charles R. Russell, Brakeman, Killed on the Rock Island at Sherrard. WHILE MAKING UP A TRAIN Kngine and Coal Oar Come Together and Ilis Chest Is Crushed Goes to Work Recently. Charles R. Russell, who has been em ployed as brakeman on the Rock Island i lines for six weeks, was Instantly kill i ed this morning while making up a train at Sherrard. The accident occurred at 5:30 while the cars were being switched to make up train 373 which runs between Rock Island and Sherrard. At the time of the accident Russell was between the tank of the engine and the coal car, when the pole slipped and be was caught. The cars hit and crushed his chest. The fatality was discovered by Engin eer M. Cavanaugh and Fireman H. Jensen, who took the body into the de pot. Conductor Joe Stephens was busy In the yards at the time of the acci dent and did not hear of it for some time. Deceased's body was later tak en to his room at the Sherrard hotel, where ,the coroner of Henry county will conduct the inquest. Former Cirrus Performer. Mr. Russell was 20 years of age and his home was in Vermont. He had been in the railroad business but a short time. During the past summer he traveled with the Ringling Brothers circus as an aerial performer. FORM DEBATE BODY Three Societies of Augustana College Joined in One Organization. tlon was referred to the executive com mittee. At a meeting of that body last night It was decided to recom mend the acceptance of the Invitation." This means that two debates will probably be held by Aug us tana this year. : I THE WEATHER T o o Fair tonight and Thandan warmer Thursday. The lowest temperature to night will be about 20 or 35 degrees. Temperature at 7 a. m-, 28 j maxlmnm la 24 hours, 40 ; minimum, 28. Precipi tation, trace. Wind velocity at 7 a. m, 20 miles. Relative humidity, last even Ins; 71, this moralng 80. RIVER BULLETIN. Stage Change Pre fect, feet. dp. St. Paul 3.9 0.1 .62 Red Wing 3.9 0.4 .42 Reed's Landing ... 4.5 0.8 .OS La Crosse 5.4 0.4 .20 Prairie du Chien . . 4.9 0.2 .10 Dubuque 5.6 0.4 .01 Le Claire 2.8 0.5 .02 Davenport 4.7 0.5 trace Slowly rising stages will continue in the Mississippi river from below Du buque to Muscatine. J. M. SHERIER, Local Observer. Nov. 17 In American History. 1S58 Robert Owen. Welsh philanthro pist and Socialist, father of the American Owens, died; born 1771. 1804 Robert Charles Wlnthrop. states man and a colleague of Webster, died; born 1S09. 1897 Rev. George Hendricks Hough ton, rector of the Church of the Transfiguration (the Little Church Around the Corner In New York) died; born 1820. ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS. Sun sets 4:37. rises G:47; moon sets S:17 p. m.; 12:31 p. in., moon in con junction with pluuet Uranus, passing from west to east of the planet. City Chat A WOMAN'S PROTEST. R. A. JAC0BS0N PRESIDENT To Arrange Intcr-Society and Inter- Scholastic Contests Plans for Meeting With liethany. The Augustana Debating league, composed of the three debating so cieties at the college, organized per manently yesterday afternoon, adopt ing a constitution and electing officers. The clubs forming the organization are the Gladst6ne, Webster and Bal four Debating societies. The purpose of the league, as stated by the consti tution, is to promote interest in de bating, by arranging and conducting inter-society and inter-scholastic de bating contests. The officers chosen by the new organizations are: ' President R, A. Jacobson. Vice president Elmer Olson. Recording secretary Carl Backman, Corresponding secretary Arnold Johnston. Treasurer S. L. Hanson: Executive committee Gladstone, 13. E. Ryden and T. Joranson; Webster, G. M. Thimmell and C. Kallstrom Balfour. E. Westlund and A. I. Mun- son. Arran grins Meet with Bethany The league after Its organization im mediately set to work to arrange the preliminaries for the Bethany debate. A question for the debate was adopted reading as follows: "Resolved, That the Reformation of the Sixteenth cen tury was a greater factor in the Intel lectual development of Europe than the Renaissance movement." The subject will be submitted to Bethany college for approval and choice of -sides. The question of accepting the invi tatlon from Lombard college of Gales- burg for a debate with that instlta- ijjf i 1 1 1 1 in in i " MEN'S SCARF PINS. As Christmas gift to a gen tleman the scarf pin is undenia bly de lux. Did you ever know of a man who had too many? We should like the privilege of nelplng you to select a very modish pin and to lend our serv ices In settling the gift question in any of it's phases. Everything new and consist ently priced. X SAFETY EUXTO X rd &V0 R IfrSi. When some sensation happens, Some man gets in disgrace. With sneering air men say: "Of course There's a woman in the case." But this is oft forgotten, That since the world began, There's been no woman in a case In which there was no man. Boston Transcript. Roller skating. "Chap-o-lene" for chaps. Kerler & Co. weave rugs. Buy a home of Reldy Bros. Tri-Clty Towel Supply company. For bus and express, Spencer & Trefz. Try Baker's laundry for fine work. Old phone 237; new 6344. Artistic picture framing made to or der at L. S. McCabe & Co. More good news. It's about the sale of willow plumes at McCabe's. Let William Johnson do your tin and furnace work. 1316 Third avenue. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5 cent cigar. Made of extra quality tobacco. Call LaVanway, telephone 247, for carpet, rug cleaning and rug making. H. T. Siemon wants your tin and furnace work. 1526-1523 Fourth ave nue. Music In Young & McCombs' cafe every evening except Sunday 6 to 8 o'clock. The Rock Island mall carrier fore yesterday donned metropolitan winter uniforms. The new Thanksgiving and Christ mas linens are creating a real boom In McCabe's linen section. Mrs. Austin's pancakes make a hearty, wholesome breakfast. Fresh supply now at your grocer's. Easy to buy, easy to try; the best wholesome, appetizing breakfast Is Mrs. Austin's famous pancakes. Keep your hands smooth, soft and velvety with Chap-o-lene, the peerless lotion. Sold by your druggist. Ladies' shoe specials at McCabe's which should make things look lively. Thursday and Friday at McCabe's. Write Chap-o-line on your shopping list and accept no substitute. Your druggist has it or can get it for you. For good wines and liquors go to II. Rlegel & Co.'s up-to-date liquor store, 210 4 Third avenue. Open evenings. Attend the Afternoon club dance at Armory hall. Rock Island, Thanksgiv ing afternoon, given by the Afternoon club. People look to McCabe's for early Bhowing of holiday goods and their preparations are fast nearing comple tion. The Silver Cross circle of the King's Daughters will give a coffee at the res idence of Jonas Bear, C09 Eighteenth street, Friday, Nov. 19. The crowding of furniture will be greatly relieved at McCabe's, as the furniture will' fly out with cut prices now In force. Be prompt. Miss M. M. Grantz of Moline has an exhibit of hand-painted china at Kings bury's this week. China will also be on sale here until Christmas. McCabe's cotton goods buyer has re turned from market, and you'll notice something very special doing in the cotton goods section. Watch ft. Court of Honor 853 will hold the third dance of its series at Beselln's hall Thursday evening, Nov. 18. Ad mission 15 cents. Freed's orchestra. The soft, smooth, clear skin of child hood la yours by right, and every girl or woman can. If she will, retain or re gain the fresh, beautiful skin of child hood simply by using Chap-o-lene, the peerless lotion. Buy a bottle and sat isfy yourself of Its unusual merit and The Popular Chiffon Silk Scarfs For day or evening wear, all colors, light and dark, plain and in brocade design, full 1 yds long about half value while 25 dozen last, each 69c !5-ROClC ISLAND. JI.$S I "S. & H." Green Trading Stamps Free on Every Cash Purchase. Travelers"' Silk Samples at 19c Thursday afternoon at 2:30 about 250 sili samples in y2t and 1 -yard lengths, In dark medium and ligtt colors ; most ly all fancy silks just the thing for fancy work, i - Q each -LsK' Besses Ready to Wear Rare style, beauty and individuality stamp these dresses as quite unusual. Note the perfect fit, the tailoring, the general Recherche effects. Dresses of fine all wool broadcloths, all wool serges, fine silks, etc., in black and the wanted shades of navy, wistaria, toupe, wine, green and light colors all made in the latest one piece styles, full pleated skirts, graceful semi-fitted effects some plain tailored, others embroidered or braided in front or panel designs, net or tailored yokes. Just such dresses as are wanted for street wear, afternoons, party and evening wear, for the house, etc., all ready to put on, at $10.00, $13.50, $15.00 to 45.00. Very particular attention is directed to the superior values at $25.00 For the Babies Infants bath robes, made of heavy flannellette, 50c. Infants' long slips, made of sheer long cloth, special at 45c. Infants' shirts, soft and warm, but t'on down front, only 25 c. Infants crocheted wool bootees. In assorted colors, while they last, 10c. Infants good flannellette sacques 25c. ' Infants' long coats, Bedford cord, nicely lined throughout, regular $2.50 value, at $1.95. Children's bear skin coats, soft, cozy and warm, $1.90. Children's broadcloth and fancy material coats, pretty styles, big val ues at $3.88. Children's galatea cloth dresses, neat styles, prettily trimmed, $1.62. Sale of Women's Night Gowns For Thursday and Friday, we offer women's night gowns of nainsook or long cloth in the popular styles, slip over, square neck, empire, etc., all the new sleeves, open, elbow three quarter and full length, trimmings of fine embroideries and dainty laces tjjese handsome gowns are $1.75 to $2.25 values, for two days you can pick from them all at The many unusual offerings in muslin underwear will make this sec tion a center of interest. Many Christ mas suggestions here. $1.38 Kimonas, House Dresses, Petticoats Your judgment will quickly tell you the superior value of these offerings. Christmas hint3 right here: Petticoats of hydegrade and genu ine heatherbloom, extra deep flounce, deep underlay, not $2.25; but $1.58. All silk petticoats of extra hey taffeta deep flaring flounce, pin tuck ed, colors and black, not $6.50, but $4.75. Petticoats of heavy flannellette, solid color or striped, deep flounce, worth $1.00. for 7"2c. Dressing sacques of heavy teazle down, bishop collar, quality and style seldom sold at below 95c, Just Qlc. Long kimonos, made of heavy fleecedown material, shirred yoke back, fancy border or satin ribbon trimmed, at $1.95. Long cotton crepe kimonas, plain colors or fancy figures, bargain at $1.89. One piece house , dresses of good quality percale, full skirt only $1.33 Long robes, made of fine velour cloth, effective empire back, hand some new designs. You would say $5.00, and they ought to be five, we say $3.45. Willow Plumes We found a small dealer in plumes the other day who needed money more than he needed the plumes. We wanted the plumes because we knew they were a great bargain and would make us lots of friends. There are 1 9 beautiful black willow plumes, worth (Pj j n $9 and $10; pick yours Thursday for ; pi Seven $12.50 black willows, pick for $9.40. Twelve $14 and $15 black willows, choose one or more at $11.75. About a dozen magnificent long, black silky willow plumes, $18 to $25; pick any for $15, Thursday only, $15. Twelve handsome white willow plumes, worth $10.50 to $13.50; pick for $8.75. Seventeen beautiful white willows, worth from $15 up to $20; choose from these Thursday, one day, for $11.80. Remember that these special cut prices are for one day only, as we confidently expect every one of these plumes to be gone before closing time Thursday evening. "Quit Crowding!' Says Furniture Furniture must double up or move out to make room for Christmas displays. The alternative is reduced prices and quick sales. How we do it: Good white enamel metal beds down to $1.45t Metal beds, white and Vernis Martin finish continuous posts, gold or namented $5.00 values down to $3.75. Massive metal beds white and combination colors, $15.00 values down to $10.00., Solid brass beds two inch posts, down to $13.75. $50.00 massive brass beds with large square posts down to $35.00. Golden oak dressers double shaped tops, three large drawers, 16x2 6 Inch French bevel mirrors down to $8.85. Mahogany dressers, 42 inch top 22x28 inch oval French bevel mir ror were $22.50 down to $14.95. Solid oak mission library tables 42 inches long, with drawer and shelf down to $6.90. Large mission rockers with arms, solid oak, chase leather down to $3.75. Golden oak rockers with arms, saddle and $2.45. Thanksgiving and Christmas Linens It's strange that this store does not sell all the linens that are bought in this locality. If you should look over this new stock of holiday linens, you'd agree with us. The durability of pure flax, the beauty of patterns, the absolute dependabil ity of the McCabe linens coupled with their well known lower prices has made this linen section famous for many years. Within the week past thousands of dollars worth of new goods for Thanksgiving and the holidays have been added to the stock. New. towels, new sets, cloths and napkins, center pieces, dollies, spreads and fancy pieces of every known description to call keen atten tion to this great holiday linen stock we'll give double stamps through out the entire linen section for three days, Thursday, Friday and Satur day, douWe stamps, double. Tou can make your Thanksgiving table a Joy and delight with some of these beautiful linens and you'll secure the advantage of our economy prices. As a Special Flyer Before Thanksgiving we'll sell ten patterns of beautiful pure flax full bleached 70- and 72 inch table damasks $1.00 to $1.25 quality at just 83c Q a yard for three days OOC And double stamps of course, get 'em this week. seats upholstered in cobbler seats, down to Women's Fine Kid Shoes Heavy seasonable soles, shape ly popular style, made to sell at $2.50. : Thursday and Fri day your size per pair $1.79. More style than you'll see again at this jr price ) J- s Children's Shoes sizes up to 11, sample pairs, broken lines, etc., about 160 pairs all desir able shoes, selling from 75c to 1.25. To make a record sale and to close the lot quick, Thursday and Friday r A we make the price JUL High Top Shoes For men and boys this style of winter footwear Is fast becoming popular. We are showing all the best styles and at de cidedly moderate prices. For long wear, hard knocks and general satis faction tbey can't be beat. Men's medium and extra high top shoes with double solos, $5.00, $4.00 and , Big Snap in 54 and 56-in Suitings, 25c yard. Thursday and the bal ance of the week we offer about 35 pieces of heavy and medium weight fancy suitings and skirtings, purchased at a fraction of their value from an overstock ed skirt and suit manufacturer, including plain grays and blacks, gray, black and tan mix tures, tan, brown and gray stripes, mixed plaid suitings, etc., etc.. all of them 64 to 59 inches wide and marked at one third and one-quarter of their real value, while they OC last, a yard .oC Good Time to Buy Silk Mufflers and Reefers Just received our holiday stocks. All the latest colors In great variety, attractively pric ed. Liberty and Bengatlne silk muffler, In black, pearl and white, two special values, at $1 and 75 c. Peau de crepe, novelty plaid and Bengaline reefers. In toupe, champagne, green, pur ple, cardinal, navy, pearl, -white and black, values np to $2.00, priced at $1.60 and $1.25. Imported Italian novelty bro cade, full dress reefers, all the swell colors, very attractive, at $3.60, $2.60 and $2.00. The "Blossom" Pat tern in Silverwear Is an entire new Idea, delicate in design, superb in execution, finished in French gray with polished Ehleld In center. It Is the pattern of the year. On all pieces for table service that receive constant use, viz. tea, table, dessert and soup spoons, medium and dessert forkB, a heavy sectional plating of silver Is added to the most exposed parts. This Increases the wear resistance threefold. The McCabe guarantee to stand behind and replace every piece of goods bearing the "183 5 Wallace" trade mark, that does not give satisfaction to any household this is as broad as the air. There is no time limit you are absolutely protected on every piece you buy. .$3.50 Boys' High Cuts Strap and buckle tops, overweight soles, made for hard service, $a.00. $2.50, $2.00. Q1 Q and 15c Flannelettes and Q Fleeces, yard . . . si 4 00 yards of fancy flannelettes and fleeces, Thursday all day, in mostly dark patterns al so several handsome floral pat terns in duckling fleeces These are all regular 15c val ues at per yard 9 c PEOPLE LOOK TO McCABE'S For Early Showing of Holiday Goods Our Christmas handkerchiefs are now here and they are found to create deep interest. To set the ball rolling quick and fast and to make the sales go forward with leaps and bounds, beginning Thursday and for three days ten per cent dis count on all handkerchiefs also double stamps on every handkerchief sold for these three days. Handkerchiefs are here at all prices from lc to $2.50 a piece, but with great emphasis on those from 10c to 50c. Thousands of dainty handkerchiefs of novelty patterns and entirely new designs, exquisitely hand wrought Initials and embroideries of wonderful beauty for 25c. You can only appreciate this magnificent collection af ter spending an hour or so looking them over and enjoy ing their lovllness. Still remember--let us repeat it, 1 0 per cent dis count and double stamps on all handkerchiefs for three days. WHEN OUR COTTON GOODS BUYER RETURNS From market there's a stir in the domestic and muslin sections. Among the bales and boxes of cotton fabrics of all descriptions there is something for every housekeeper. Keep an eye on our advertisements and be ready for your share of the good things we are handing out. A limited quantity of the celebrated pearl brown sheet ings, two yards wide 15c yard. Two and one-half yards wide igc yard. First choice full bleached muslin, per yard 51,c. Pepperell R fine brown muslin, per yard Q l9 c. Thursday 9 o'clock till noon 7c checked apron ging hams, per yard, 4 1 ;. Thursday 2 o'clock, till closing time Sarilla soft bleach ed muslin, per yard 6 C. Friday 9 o'clock till'noon bleached Domet flannel, per yard 4 c. Friday 2 o'clock till closing time special quality indigo prints, per yard 4 l2 c. A WORD IN YOUR EAR. You Know How Hard it is to Get En graving Done at Christmas time. Buy those Christmas gift um brellas now and have the engraving done prompt ly, set aside and pay for when you get them. For Men silk umbrellas at $6.00 all the way down to $2.00. For Women Silk umbrellas at $7.00, $0.00, $5.00, $3.00, $2.oo, $u50 and $1.00. Extra Special Women's close-roiling Laventino silk umbrellas, a happy assortment of the popular long direc tcire handles, silk ca.?e and tassel, while 50 last choose for $3.00. Lnte shipments of umbrellas for men and women are received. The handle makers have surpassed themselves this season and the splendid qualities of silk umbrellas with gold, silver, pearl, ivory, horn and natural wood han dles are much ahead of former years. "RED LETTER DAY" SATURDAY hs,."i FREE fe the gratification offered by its use. At your druggist. The Ladies' Altar society of St. Jo seph's church will give a coffee and social at the home of Mrs. P. J. Lee, 1016 Fourteenth street, Nov. 18, from 3 p. m, to 8 p. m. The Young People's league of the Central church will hold a sale of fancy articles Saturday, Nov. 27, s-t the Young & McCombs old store build ing. A light lunch will be served dur ing the sale. Glass brtcKs are coming" Info" com mon use In Germany to admit light through walls that are required to be fireproof and window less. CHURCH BLOWN UP IN A PARISH WAR Damage of $o0,000 Done to Front of New Structure in Indiana ' . Coal Fields. Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 17. An ex plosion of dynamite destroyed the front; of the new $50,000 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic church at Clinton In the coal fields near this city today. It Is thought to be the result of a quar rel between Hungarian and Bohemian members of the parish. Two Million Bottles of Perry Davis' Painkiller sold every year. This wonderful household rem- REPORT FILTER CONTRACT Adjourned Meeting of the City Coun cil to lie Held ThN I-Jvriiing. An adjourned meeting of the city ) rni'Miil ! 1 . 1. , ,1 . 1 ill 1 J I 1-( Tl " edy stops the pain of sprains, burns or ,-,. Vi. " . 1 ' . , Ti. . ' .. The new filter contract, as revised ty a commitu-e of tre council will be up bruises. - it relieves rheumatism or neuralgia. It cures colds, cramps, colic, diarrhoea. There ought to be a for approval, and It is probable the committee d legated to confer with bottle on your shelves just now ready tfce ccl;5ls of the Duriin?tcwl ln rsrer forthe first sign of trouble. The new u.ncc te f..e dlsputei, nev, connct:n.. size bottle is ?5 cents, and . there is also the EO-cent size. Lewis' Single Binder -the famous straight 5 cent cigar, always best quality. - v track at Twenty-fourth street and Sec ond avenue will have ' somctlilng io report. . Licensed to Wed. Charles M. De Lay Grinnell Mrs. May E. Burzcll Grinno:! Wesley Webb Muscat!.-"! Mrs. Grace Tes'.cr Muscatine Ebin Seliirt Rock Islntid Miss Edith Gob'n Watertown Arthur I. Fitz'. South Rock Island Miss Mabel Kerr. . .South Rock Island A Scalded Boy's shrieks horrlEcd his grandmotHer, Mrs. Maria a aylor of Nbo. Ky.. wro writes tha. when all thought he would die, Buck-Ic-n'B Arnica Salve wholly cured him. Infallible for Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Corns, Wounds. Bruises," Cures Fever Sores,' Bells, Skin Eruptions, Chil blains, Chapped Hands. Soon routa Piles. 2oc at all druggists. . 1