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The record-union., 1899-06-11
REFRIGERATOR CARS.
Fruit Growers Are Progressing
With Their Plans.

r. D. Stephens returned from Lodi
yesterday, where there was meeting
of fruit growers. They considered the
refrigerator car plans of the State
Fruit-Growers' Association, and it did
not require long to dispose of stock
amounting to $4,000. With what has
been subscribed, and what is now in
sight, the amount of subscribed stock
is nearly $15O,OOO.
There will be an important meeting
Of fruit-growersl here on the 1Ith,'' said
Mr. Stephens, "at which time it is be-
lieved much capital will be subscribed
and articles of incorporation will be
filed. 1t will be important for as many
growers as possible to be present.
Owing to the death of my nephew,
the Fresno meeting will be postponed
from tomorrow to Wednesday. We ex-
pect much interest there"
The record-union., 1899-06-11
IA New Idea in
. WOmen's
UnderVestS.

The ordinary Summer under
vest, when worn with thin gauzy
dresses, exposes the arm pits. A
newly patented undervest just
received, has a woven shield that
is part of the vest itself and
hides from view the entire arm
pit. The patentee thinks it fills
a long felt want and we share
like opinion. Will be glad to
show these vests-no need to
buy. More than forty other
kinds of women's and children's
knit undergarments for Summer
are here for your choosing.
Every garment comes direct to
us from the maker-that helps
to keep prices down and quail
ties up. We believe we can ben
eft you in this line as we have
done hundreds of others. Our
prices start at 7c and go up
gradually to the dollar mark.
The record-union., 1899-06-11
9Q@loetaak G1lbliin1l&s@
June Il,
AT $3.50 A. M.
Clean Up Sale
of Plain and kn
Fancy Silks at
rlonday's Price OOO

We have withdrawn from reg
ular stock a quantity of odd
lines of colored silks, including
taffetas, plain colors and stripes,
cord effects, short ends of black
silks and some evening shades.
Although most of these silks
formerly sold at 75c, ST and
$I.25, we shall make for Monday
a rapid closing price of soc yard.
The pieces vary in length from
i to 20 yards. Do not come
when the sale is over, but try
and be present when the sale
opens, for the choice pieces OF
these silks, like those for Innings,
dress trimmings and waists, will
not last long at soc yard.
In addition to the above we
shall offer one piece of 1o-inch
black satin duchesse at soc yard.
A few pieces of good quality
colored taffeta silk at soc. Col,
ors cerise, apple, cardinal and
new blue.
Also navy blue ground satins,
with white figures, at soc yard.
The record-union., 1899-06-11
LIBRARY THIEVES.
Vanda1s at Work Among tn
States Books.

Vandals have recently committed
depredations in the State Library, and
the Librarians assistants are using
extra vigilance to prevent similar mis-
chief.
Some one cut beautiful etching
from a valuable volume called 'Pictur-
esque California; and some months
ago a valuable photograph on satin
was stolen from a volume called art
Treasures of Italy"
In consequence of so many thieves.
all pictures are now stamped with the
name of the State Library, and the
Trustees are thinking of adopting a
system whereby all persons who con-
suit books in the library will have to
give a receipt for the book received.
This, with detectives looking down from
secret places upon readers, may prove
a deterrent force of some value. 1t is
thought that some of the thieves are
known
The record-union., 1899-06-11
Monday, June Il,
AT $50 A. M.
W. ist and
Skirt Sale.
| Lot 1-ShirtWaists for Large
M ssssssa i sr Greatly Csc, 4SC

In looking over our Summer
waist stock we find about 800
waists in black, white and col
ors, consisting Of lawns, dimitles
and percales in sizes 80, 40, AZ
and a. inch bust measure. Our
present seasons business having
been larger than usual has left
us with this accumulation of
large sizes, hence we have decid-
ed to make reductions in order
to close them out at once. Shirt
waists formerly selling at 75c,
81, SIPS and $I.5o reduced to
48c. Two of the lots will be re-
duced to csc. There are a few
sizes 81, "a and SO in black and
white waists at 48c. 1t will pay
you to look these waists over at
the new prices made.
The record-union., 1899-06-11
Weather Reports.

the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been 93 and oS de-
grees, with gentle southerly winds and
clear weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at a. m.
and ) p. m. yesterday were 29.S6 and
29.79 inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday We're II and
- degrees, and one year ago to-day
x and so degrees.
The average temperature was IS, and
the normal 66. showing yesterday to
have been 40 degrees warmer than
usual for the 18th day of June.
River. 16 feet 6 inches, and falling
slowly.
The record-union., 1899-06-11
In Our Big Ribbon
Department.
Immediately to Left of Main
Entrance.

Several miles of ribbon will
be offered-offered, too, at only
fraction of the original worth.
This sale is largely the result OF
vigilance on the part OF Our adj
vance buyers in the East. In
their skirrnishes they encoun-
tered house with much ribbon
and little money. AS a result
they bought some of the ribbon
stock of that house at very low
prices. Monday you are invited
to share in the prize. AS one
of DIR people puts it, These rib
bons are handful Of value at a
pinch of COST
Lot 1-Taffeta Ribbon, &c Yd.
This is an all-silk taffeta rib
bon, with pearl edge and draw
strings. Large line of colors.
Width, one-half inch.
Lot LACE Edge Ribbon, &c
Yard.
A popular trimming ribbon,
with draw strings in center. All
pure silk. Plain and contrasted
colors. Large line of shades to
select from.
Lot Satin Ribbon Worth
Csc Yard for 18c Yard.
This is that heavy quality all
silk ribbon, with lustrous satin
face. A kind seldom seen now
a-days. Width, 81 inches. Usual
price 35c yard. Colors light
blue, apple, mode, orange, pink,
brown, myrtle, salmon, royal,
cerise, national, Nile, olintha or
lavender. Special price, 18c
yard.
Lot fancy Taffeta Ribbon,
18c.
First quality all-silk tafeta
ribbon, with small woven or
embroidered birds eye spots in
contrasting colors. Most de-
sirable for ties, hat trimming,
sashes, crushed belts, dresses,
etc.
The record-union., 1899-06-11
Black Crepons,
98c, $3.50, 81, $3.50
Yard.

The right makes Of black
crepons have taken the place OF
all other black dress fabrics as
the favorite material for hand
some black suits. We carry a
superb line of those black Eng
fish crepons with the bright mo-
hair finish. Qualities that shine
like silk and give satisfaction in
the wear. No one shows better
values than you find here. The
newest weaves and up to date
designs are now shown in Our
black dress goods department.
This accounts for the very large
quantity we have sold in Sacra-
mento. We recommend crepons
as the correct fabric for imme-
date and Fall wear. Prices,
o8c, $3.50, So and $3.50 yard.
400 to H
The record-union., 1899-06-11
A BOYS FALL.
Little Gordon Forbes Tumbl
From a Tree.
Tumble

From a Tree.
Gordon Forbes, a lad of years, fell
from a tree near China Slough yester-
day morning. His head struck a sharp
piece Of glass, just back Of the crown
which resulted in long, deep lacera.
ton.
City Physician Nichols dressed the
wound and took q half-dozen stitches
The lad stood the painful operation
without sob or q cry of pain, proving
the gamest patient ever seen at the
hospital, considering his age.
The record-union., 1899-06-11
linen Suits for Boys
3 to s Years.

Linen crash sailor suits for
little chaps. Nicely made and
trimmed in the best style. Price,
So. so.
Pure white linen sailor suits
in the hight of style" and will
launder as nicely as a fine hand
kerchief. Sizes for 3 to 8 years.
Price, $3.50.
White duck knee trouser sail
or suits, full sailor blouse, large
collar with blue embroidered
stars in the corners. 3 to 8 years.
So. 20.
The record-union., 1899-06-11

A man convinced against his, will
only shuts up until he can get another
man to talk to.
The record-union., 1899-06-11
PRICE, Ohio
Sailor Suits, SOC.

Children's washable sailor
suits in stripes and neatly trim
med. 3 to 8 years. soc.
Galatea cloth striped sailor
suits. Medium colors and hand
somely finished. 8 to 8 years.
$3.50.
The record-union., 1899-06-11

RECRUITS WANTED FOR THE
United States Marine Corps, United
States navy; able-bodied. unmarried men men
are citizens of the United States. or those
who have legally declared their inte re 1n
ter and habits and able to speak, read
and write English. and be between 1eet
4 inches and 6 feet ! inch in hight for
ing once. 40 Ellis street. San Francisco
California.
The record-union., 1899-06-11
W|en's Crash Suits.
A Special Price, sos.

Two weaves in linen crash
suits for warm weather wear
picnics, outings, etc. Cut in ex-
cellent style and in sizes up to a
chest. Very unusual value al
S2.o5 each.
The record-union., 1899-06-11

Three may keep secret if two of
them are dead--Franklin.
The record-union., 1899-06-11

LOT II-Heavy white duck
skirt, tailor made and button
back, with graduated stripes Of
navy blue around bottom of
skirt. In all sizes, with deep
hem. Former price, SIS each.
Now reduced to
The record-union., 1899-06-11
MONDAYS n0>
PRICE, JOU

LOT III-Stylish skirt of tan
crash, neatly trimmed with white
stripes, small buttons, flare bot
tom and deep hem. In all
lengths. Reduced to
The record-union., 1899-06-11
PRICE, 0IlZ4

LOT IV-Crash underskirts
for Summer wear, well made,
deep flounce with ruff1e and II
rows of cording. Exceptional
value and 'serviceable skirt for
seaside or mountain wear.
The record-union., 1899-06-11


is made manifest on all sides. That His
ways, which seem to us so mysterious,
are the ways of goodness and wisdom,
is proven every day of our lives. That
things which seem Gods curses turn
into blessing, is shown us time and
again.
1t has been truly said that God often
communes with His children, and that
when He has a message to convey he
chooses His messenger and sends us
His word in is own inscrutable way.
When God felt the hour had come to
reveal Himself to man. He chose for
His messenger the Patriarch Abraham,
and give to him the courage to pro-
claim. in the midst of idolatry the belief
in an unknowable and unseeable GOD.
When the Almighty felt the time was
! at hand to uplift His people, He chose
Moses as His messenger and touched
him with the spark of divinity and the
children of Israel became the possessors
of the immortal ten commandments.
When the hour arrived for these COM
mandments to be spread among the
nations of the world Jesus was chosen,
who, through His disciple Paul, became
the herald Of Gods word, and thus
brought to the benumbed and benight-
ed minds of the heather nations a
moral joy and. spiritual bliss thereto
fore to them unknown.
Had there been no Abraham there
would have been no Moses. Had there
been no Moses there would have been
no Jesus. Had there been no Jesus
there would have been no Paul. Had
there been no Paul there would have
been no Christianity. Had there been
no Christianity there would have been
no Luther. Had there been no Luther
/ there would have been no Pilgrim Faith
ers to land on these shores with the
! Jewish Bible under their arms. Had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
Unexpected.

One of the district school trustees
was n crank on the subject of fire.
and when he called round with the OK
amining board he always confined his
remarks to Il question addressed to the
pupils as to what they would do in
case the building should catch fire.
The teacher was acquainted with his
hobby, SO she prompted her scholars
as to the answers they should give
when he rose to PROFOUND his accus-
toned inquiry. When the board called,
however, this particular trustee, per-
haps from desire to emulate his as
sociates in their addresses, rose and
said:
You boys and girls have paid such
attention to Mr.. Jones remarks, l
wonder what you would do, now, if l
We're to make you little specch|'
Quick as thought a hundred voices
piped in unison:
Form line and march down
stairs. "-London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
The Ret Won the Case.

''In one of the remote counties of the
Panhandle of Texas" says Law Notes,
1.-TWO lawyers were trying a case be-
fore justice of the peace. 1t was 60
miles as the crow flies to the nearest
law book, and the attorneys differed,
of course. as to the law upon the main
issue in the case. They were trying the
case without the Intervention of 4 jury,
and his honor, who conducted gam
bling house in connection with his no.
tel. saloon, livery stable. stud horse and
jackass, was in doubts as to what his
decision ought to be.
Finally 21iller,the plaintiffs counsel,
offered to bet Hoover, the defendants
attorney, SO that he was right Hoover
did not happen to have that much Of
the circulating medium concealed
about his person, and was naturally at
loss how to parry this forcible argu-
ment.
THE court waited 4 few moments
on Hoover. and finally said: We'll, Mr..
Hoover, the court has waited long
enough. Miller's proposition seems to
be Il fair one, and. since you don't put
up, l will decide this case in favor of
the plaintiff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
Does 1T Pay to buy Cheap

y cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is ali right, but you want some
thing that Will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results Of
throat and lung troubles. What shall
YOU do? Go to warmer and more
regular climate? Yes, if possible: if
not possible for you, then in either
case take the only remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized coun-
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and slim
ulates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but allays Inflammation,
causes easy expectoration, gives a
good nights rest, and cures the pa
tient. Try one bottle. Recommend
ed many years by all druggists in the
world. Sample bottles at I. IL.
Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
So Very Accommodating.

Scene-A swell restaurant (say,
Simpsons. Waiter presents bill to
swell. who has been dining both wise
ly and WE'LL
Swell-Waiter, just tell Mr.. Simpson
I should like word with him. All.
how DO you do, Mr.. Simpson? Some
II months ago l dincd here. but, I'M
fortunately, was unable to pay. You
made few rather powerful remarks
and then very properly kicked me
down stairs.
Mr.. Simpson-Ah, do remember the
matter, now YOU mention it. But,
never mind. sir-never mind. Let by
gone be byCOncS.
Swell-Just so, sir. l have now to
compliment you upon the charming
dinner have just enjoyed. The Wine
was really excellent. but l am sorry
to say-er-that is, | regret-cr-well.
the fact is Qifting his coattails ac-
commodatingly) | must trouble you
again, Mr.. Simpson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
No, Allowed, to Read the bible.

But few people know that in the six
teenth century an Englishman was not
allowed to read the Bible, yet it is per-
fectly true. Henry VIII issued a de-
cree prohibiting the common people
frcn reading the Bible. Officers OF
stRte were exempt from this law.
Probably the king thought these OIL
Gals would be none the worse for
perusing the sacred work, and noble
ladies or gentlewomen might read the
prescribed volume if they did so in
their gardens or orchard, but no one
was allowed even to read it to the low
er classes.
During the reign of Catholic Queen
Mary even more rigorous restrictions
We're enforced. DIR. Franklin, in his
own Life" preserves an anecdete
which admirably illustrates this. His
family had early adhered to the ref
ormation. and they possessed an Eng
lish Bible. which they concealed by
fastening it beneath the lid of a close
stool. When the doctors great-grand-
father desired to read to the family, he
reversed the lid of the stool upon his
knees and passed the leaves from one
side to the other. each portion being
fastened down with pack threads. One
of the children was stationed at the
door on the watch to see if an officer
of the spiritual court came in sight.
When such an individual hove in sight,
the lid. with the Bible beneath it, was
quickly replaced. This was in Merry
England. "-ScottiSh Nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
MUSINGS AROUND MILAN.
Budget of News Gathered IN the Town on
the lenneIin.

Budget of News Gathered IN the Town on
the HennePin.
Milan, Nov. 9.-Frank David, of
Presumption, was Milan visitor Sun
day.
ID. C. Matthews is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. C. H. Brandenburg visited
friends in Coal Valley Tuesday.
Miss Lola Boyer returned home
after visiting her grandparents for a
few days.
Perry Ohaver moved Thursday to
the home he purchased of Mr.. Irwin in
South Heights.
Walter Mcconnell, of Black Hawk,
killed a wolf Saturday in Newton
Louby's pasture.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give an entertainment
and supper at the hall Nov. II.
Mr. Brown, of Rock Island, put a
new smoke stack on the boilers of
Sears * Johnston's mill Monday.
Charles Eye. of Rock Island, former
principal OF the Milan school. spent
Monday in Milan among friends.
Is. st. Erain and family, of Rock
island, returned TO their home after
spending u week at Buffalo Prairie
and Milan.
Isaac Ricketts,, of Bowling, left
Wednesday for Colorado for his health.
If the climate agrees with him he will
stsy for the winter.
Israel and Ed Post and mother
moved into their newly built house
Monday, and A. f. Post moved into
the house they vacated.
Mrs. II. Rhoadarmer and children,
of Stark. and Boyd McMichael and
family, of Yuma, are spending a few
days with j. X. McMichael and family.
The w. NJ. B. society of the NJ. E.
church will give a novel entertain
ment Thanksgiving, entitled "A Trip
Around the World" Five nations
will be represented
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. f. Little were driv
Ing near the school house, where the
boys were playing football Monday
evening. One of the boys not seeing
the horse till almost near him, fell be-
meath the animal, which is a colt, and
things looked bad for awhile. Mrs.
Little jumped out of the buggy and
grabbed the horse by the bride and
The boy escaped uninjured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
IT'S IMPOSSIBLE
To DIsprove Facts. 1t Is Decidedly Easy
to Verify Rock Island Opinion.

To DIsprove Facts. 1t is Decidedly Easy
to- Verify Rock Island Opinion.
Nothing by way of an introduction
could be added to the experiences and
opinions given below, which could in
crease their value. Rock Island peo-
pie can safely be left to draw their
own conclusions based on such con-
vincing proof as this citizen offers.
What is there lacking in evidencelike
this to satisfy a dyed-in-the-wool
doubling Thomas?
Louis Range, of 72S Seventeenth
street, retired, says: There is moth
ing like experience to prove the real
worth of remedy. For years I suf-
fered from kidney troubles, tried diff
ferent remedies and used plasters, but
got no relief that was permanent
until | used Doan's Kidney Pills.
There was a weakness and such terri
bic pains through my kidneys that L
could not sit down or get up without
feeling terrible shooting twinges.
Whenever l caught cold it always set
tied in my kidneys and aggravated the
pain. One day / was complaining
about my back to Mr.. Wivill, of 1911
Seventh avenue, and he told me that
Doan's Kidney Pills had cured his
backaci e and advised me to try them.
L bought n supply at Marshall &
Fishers drug store, in all five boxes,
and 1 found them just as my friend
had represented. They relieved the
pain in my back and restored the ac-
tion of the Kidneys"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers, price 50 cents. Mailed by
cstcr-MIlburn company, Buffalo, n.
Bememb Der the. name Doan's and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
SHORT sHERRARD STORIES.
Batch of Gossip dotted Down in the
BustItng Mining Town.

Batch of Gossip dotted Down in the
BustItng Mining Town.
Sherrard. Nov. 9.-Mrs. DIR. Mar
tin and daughter, Miss Mabel. were
visiting relatives in Rock Island Tues
day.
Andrew Hayes, of Cambridge, is
visiting his son and daughter.
The council held its first meeting in
the new town hall Monday night.
Henry Adams. of Briar Bluff, has
started to work in the mines here.
Mrs. John Sward and Mrs. Gurnev
Farrow were in Cable Wednesday.
Frank Lindquist, of Rock Island,
was calling on old friends Sunday.
Quite a number from surrounding
towns attended the dance last Friday
night.
Fred Haigh, of Cable, passed
through here Saturday on his way to
Orion.
Mrs. Thomas German and her Sis
ter, Miss Maria Wilde, of Cable, are
visiting at Rock Falls.
Henry Wilson, of Reynolds, and
Miss Bell Lawson, of this place, were
visiting relatives in Rock Island Sun
dav.
ROBERT h3Culck, Or, VINO was bank
boss many years for the Coal Valley
Mining company, is very iii at this
writing
The coal mines are to be lighted by
electricity. SuPt. Lee is having a
dynamo installed and the plant will
soon be in operation.
William >tranghan, a former resi-
dent of Shelrard. was seriously
burned by the explosion of gas ut his
home in Black Diamond, Wash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

l.. Wagner, wholesale druggist,
Richmond, Va. says: Il had fear
full attack of sciatic rheumatism, was
laid up almost two months; was for
tunate enough to get Mystic Cure for
This cured me after
doctors prescriptions had failed to
have any effect. have also heard of
tine results from others who have
used it," Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel IL Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
a NiDht of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the
widow of the brave Gen. Burnham, of
Machias, Me when the doctors said
she could not live till morning, -
writes Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who at
tended her that fearful night. ''All
thought she must soon die from pneu-
monia, but she begged for DIR. King
New Discovery, saying it had more
than once saved her life and had cured
her of consumption. After three
small doses she slept easily all night,
and it's further use completely cured
her." This marvellous medicine is
guaranteed to cure all throat, chest
and lung diseases. Only soc and
81. Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
Drink Grain-O

After you have concluded that you
ought not TO drink coffee. 1t is not a
medicine, but doctors order it, be-
cause it is healthful, invigorating and
appetizing. 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown
color and taste like the finest grades
of coffee and costs about one-fourth
as much. Children like it and thrive
on it, because it is a genuine food
drink containing nothing but nour-
ishment. Ask your grocer for
Grain-O, the new food drink. 10 and
25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10

George A. Pontins, Upper Sandus-
ky, Ohio, writes: Il have been us
ing Foley's Honey and Tar for sore
throat and hoarsencss and find it is
the best remedy l ever tried. 1t
stopped the cough Immediately and
relieved all soreness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
HOW tn EnIl Inhurf.

people wonder how an actress can
fall on the stage without hurting her
self. but it is the easiest thing in the
world" said an actress.
THE great secret of falling is to re-
lax. If you slip and fall some time
when you do not wish to. if you can
only remember to relax your muscles.
you will be saved perhaps from a seri-
Gus injury. Children and drunken peO-
pie fall rela Xed."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10

Shooting Tenant Gust arrived for the
grouse)-What n beautiful place to
live Dougald,
Dougald-Its no a bad place to live.
But what wad We think O. havin to
travel 10 miles for n glass o. whusky?
Shooting Tenant-But why don't you
buy some and keep il?
Dougald-Ah, mon, but whusky will
ma keep,-Punch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-10
A Card.

Phelps nc" Cough, Cold and
Group cure is guaranteed. 1t cure 5
chronic cases. 1t is out of the old
rut. For asthma and all other lung
troubles take "4C.n The Harper
House pharmacy.