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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
DEATH ON TRACKS
John VermulIen, Silvis Black
smith, Ground Under Wheels
of Switch Engine.
STEPPEDIN FRONT OF ENGINE
Instead of Crossing Viaduct, He Pass
ed Between String of Cars
Native of Belgium.

John Vermuller of Silvis met death
this morning about 1920 by being
crushed beneath the wheels of a switch
engine on the Rock Island tracks near
and was crossing the switch tracks to
get to the shop. He passed between
IA string of cars which were standing
on track No. 5, and on getting out on
the other side, swung himself directly
in front of caboose which was being
backed down the next track by a
switch engine. One of the trainmen,
Charles Rooney, saw that the man was
in great danger, and yelled to him,
but the engine by that time was close
upon him. The wheels of the engine
and caboose passed over his abdomen.
and death followed in a few minutes.
Mr. Rooney notified the engineer that
a man had been run over, and the
trainmen went back to where the man
was lying ON the tracks. They found
Vermullen dying from his injuries. :,
Was Native of Belgium.
The victim of the accident was ma
tive of Belgium and was 2S years old.
He had lived in this state about four
years, and at Silvis for about eight
months, having been employed as
blacksmith in the repair shops there.
He leaves a wife and two small chill
dren. The remains were brought to
Moline this morning and an inquest
held at the police station. The jury
returned a verdict that he came to his
death by being accidentally crushed
beneath the wheels of a train.
A bridge has been erected over the
tracks from Silvis to the shops to
avoid the danger in crossing the tracks,
and the employees are instructed to
make use of this viaduct and not cross
the tracks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

Hogs at Kansas City 10000, cattle
5000, sheep 5000. Hogs at Omaha s.,
500. cattle 5000, sheep $500
Hogs opened strong to sc higher
Cattle slow and weak.
Sheep steady.
Hog market-MiXed 5.95@6.22, heavy
G.05@G.25. rough 5.75@5.95. light 5.95
@6.20 bulk G.O0@620, pigs 5.3O@G15.
Estimated receipts tomorrow $4,000.
Cattle weak and shade lower. Beeves
3.90@470. cows and heifers 1854 500
stockers and feeders 260@ AS, west
Crns 3.G0M5.GO. Estimated receipts to-
morrow 5000.
Sheep weak at 3.25 @G.OO lambs AIS
assoc.
New York Stocks.
New York, Dec. Following are
the opening, high, low and closing quo
tations of the markets today:
Rock Island, Dec. 13.-Following are
the wholesale quotations in today's
market:
Rock Island preferred. 6GR. 6G9l
655s. 655s.
Rock Island common, Boss, 81, 3OH,
3Oas.
ST Paul, 1888. 1928, 1SS. 1913.
Missouri Pacific. 81. 949s. 937s, 941s.
Atchison preferred, 1918, 1915,
1918, 101B.
Atchison common. 1o4h, 1O49s,
1929. 1913.
Canadian Pacific, 1875. 1862. 1873,
1891.
Illinois Central. 175A, 175A, ia,
ia
Union Pacific, 1919, 1856, 1875,
1927.
Southern Pacific. 98A. az. 92M.
9S.
Southern Ry., 33%, 1875, $685., 3S3s
Texas Pacific, 37$k. 3711. 1864, 1864.
Pennsylvania, 1885, 1855, 1879,
1875.
N. Y. Central, 1881. 1884, 1925.
1925.
Wabash preferred, 421a. 42k. 40,
A.
Wabash common. 2O1A. 2O1A, 2O1h.
2Ok.
B. & o., 1883. 1883, HIS. 117H.
Reading. 1875, 14S24, 145, 145.
Erie, Az, As. 441s, 44Ik.
l.. & N, 147h, las. 145H. 1867.
N. & w, 81, OH. 81, 91A.
C. & o., 81, 81. 56k, 561s.
NJ. X. 7. preferred, ", 721s, ~, 72K.
NJ. X. T. common. 40, 4O1h, 1878,
4OH.
Sugar. 1876. 1856, 1873, 1895.
B. r. T.. sos, SOS, 1885, so.
Gas, 94a4 95. 94H, 94H.
Shelters, 15215, 1888, 1918. 1919.
Copper, ia. 1143s, 112k, 1925.
C. F. l.. 5615. 56IA, 541a, 547s.
U. S. Steel preferred, 1913, los Is
104. 104H.
U. S. Steel common, 4S5s, 4Sss,
475s, 47%.
A. c. & F., 437s. A. 40. 1875.
National Lead, 747s, 747s, 741S,
AN.
Locomotive, rs. rs, 1917. 1872.
A. N. c., $50, 800, 2S51a, 2S515.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
TO OPEN DEC. "a
New Elite Vaudeville Theater on
Eighteenth Street is Near
ing Completion.
HAS MODERN EQUIPMENT
viii Have Seating Capacity of 700
Well Lighted and Ventilated, and
Provided With Exits.

The work of remodeling the Cramp-
ton building on Eighteenth street adj
joining the Hotel Harms into the
Elite theater,- is progressing rap
idly. and Manager Norman Erie
denwald is preparing to give the
opening performances Christmas eve,
Dec. "a. The new vaudeville house IS
to be modern in all of its furnishings
and appointments, and the management
will provide first class vaudeville acts
booked in New York with the William
Morris agency The bill will include
six acts, four in addition to the NOV
ing pictures and the illustrated song
numbers. The program is to be chang
ed Mondays. Mr.. Friedenwald, who
has leased the property, is the proprie-
tor of the theater, and will manage the
new playhouse himself.
Is Well Equipped.
The Elite theater. as the vaudeville
house is to be known. is to be well
appointed one. 1t will have a seating
capacity of about 700. and of these
there will be 465 seats on the ground
floor. of the auditorium and 235 balcony
seats. The chairs, which are of plain
mahogany style, will arrive in a few
days and will be installed as soon as
the plastering, which is now in prog
Tess. is completed. The painters began
work on the exterior of the building
today.
Has Large Lobby.
The theater will have lobby IL feet
deep, and extending the width of the
I...,I
into the lobby, and three from the
lobby to the main auditorium. AT the
right of the lobby is the managers Of
fee, and ticket Office. while at the left
will be a ladies' retiring room. access
to which is had from the auditorium
A wide space is to be left between the
seats and the walls. and at the right
is stairway leading to the balcony.
Exits are Provided.
The building will be equipped with
five exits from the main floor. and an
outside stirway from the balcony, in ad-
ditiOn TO the exits from the stage 1t
will be well lighted and thoroughly
ventilated. At the north of the main
building in the ell will be the dressing
rooms, one on the first floor and five
on the second floor. a loft "a feet
high has been constructed TO accom-
mOdate the drops and scenery. and as
far as the stage equipment is concern
ed. the theater will be unusually well
equipped
The aisles, which will be of good |
width, will be carpeted heavily There |
will be no seats reserved, the admis- |
sion price applying to all seats in the |
building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
THE HIRKETS.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Following are tn
market quotations today:
Wheat.
December, "A, 741s. 1873, 74k.
May, 7SH, 1855, 1875, 7Sss.
July, 773s, 77%, 775s, TVS.
Corn.
December, 427s, 421A, 417s, 421s.
May, 435s, 1875, 1855, 1875.
July, 44A, AN, Al, 44H.
December, 1873, 34ss. 1873, 343s.
May, 357s, 36ss, 35%, 1914.
July, 1895, 1875, 1895, 1875.
Pork.
January, 1856, 1896, 1880, 1886.
May, 1906, 1920, 1906, 1915.
Lard.
January, S.65. SGT, S.62. SGT.
May, s.72, $50, $40, $50.
Ribs.
January, SAT, $50. SAP, $50.
May, $50, $50, $50, $50.
Receipts today-Wheat Al, corn 149,
oats 80.
Northwest receipts - Wheat, today
$50, last year 544.
Liverpool Opening Cables - Wheat
to Is lower, corn Is lower.
1870 p. b.-Wheat unchanged, corn
Il to u lower.
Wheat closed * lower, corn " to u
lower.
Hogs left over 13,03S. Receipts
hogs $4,000, cattle 1900, sheep $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
BOOKINGS AT THE GRAND.
At an Early Date-"Veronique."

innocent Maids. The Innocent
Maids, beauty burlesque show, will bid
Tor public favor at the Illinois theater
Christmas day, and if reports from 9TH
er cities can be credited, this engage
ment will undoubtedly prove to be one
of the record breakers of the season, as
the title, "The Innocent Maids is too
well known to require comment, and
especially as everything is new the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
KEY AND ABEY

and Vaudcville's Greatest Act.J. Edward
Pierce and Marie Roslyn, The Two Tor
cadors.' a Raging Riot of Rapid Repair
tee Stimulating with Humorous Situa-
lions
The Jolly Pair Irene Meara and Ida
Lawrence. and 20 others. Real Broad
way Beauties. We'll Guess That's
Going Some. 1t is a refreshing musical
farce Of finest navor-don't overlook
that fact.
PRICES-Matinec. 15c and 25c; even
ing, 25c soc and Use. Seat sale at
thcatcr. Phone west 224.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

For the sake of justice to the afflict-
ed and for the good of humanity. it is
my right and duty to recommend Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. We owe
our country and our fellow men a du-
ty. Tea or tablets 35c. T. II. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
PROSPERITY CAMP ELECTS
Mrs. Ransom Becomes Oracle of Camp
No. 1881, of the Royal Neiqhbors.


Prosperity camp. No. 1881, r. n. A,
yesterday elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year:
Past Oracle-Mrs. Ella Godfrey
Oracle-Mrs. Anna H. Ransom
Vice Oracle-Mrs Lillian Kerns
Chancellor-Mrs. Kate Peck.
Recorder-Mrs. Hada NJ Burkhart.
Marshall-MrS. Mae Stroehle
Assistant Marshall-Miss Ethel Ar
cher.
Inner Sentinel-Mrs Maud Mccoy.
Outer Sentinel-Mrs. Minnie Doer-
ing
Managers-Mrs. Mary Marion, Jesse
Kerns and Mrs. Eva Rothwell
Physician-Dr. Hada Burkhart.
Camp 30, NJ. w. A, last evening
elected the following officers for the
coming year:
V. CT. E. Mclean.
w. All. l.. Coyne.
f. B.-John Liedtke.
Clerks. Madison.
Escort-T. F. Egan.
Watchman-F. Viether.
Sentry-H. Blackstock.
Manger-M. E. Sweeney.
Physicians-Drs. Foster. Rochow,
Myers, Dart, Hollowbush, Williams and
B. F. Hall.
The camp also voted to donate $40
TO the Salvation Army to be used to-
wards the Christmas dinner to the
poor of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

The coffee and sale given by the st.
Joseph's Altar society Tuesday after
Coffee and Sale Successful Affair."
noon at the home of Mrs. Walter Yer
bury was a very successful and enjoy
able affair and the ladies realized a
nice sum-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

Mems Club Meeting.-There will be
a meeting of the Mems club at Broad
way Presbyterian church this evening
at 7:30 o'clock TO discuss plans of the
indianapolis Brotherhood convention.
Refreshments Will be served at $50
o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

Miss Matte Swank. daughter of Stew
ard John Swank of the infirmary, to
Charles Meedham of Cuba, ILL.,, took
place yesterday afternoon at the
brides home in Coal Valley. Mr.. and
Mrs. Meedham will make their home
in Cuba. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

BOOKINGS AT THE MOLINE.
Dec. 1e-"Miss New York, Jr.D
Dec. 2S-"Ike and Abey," (matinee) }.
Dec. PA Gentleman BurqIar,"
Dec. 26-"The innocent Maids
Dec. 27-The Oriental BurIesquers.
Dec. 2e-George H. Yale, in "Paint-
ing the Town."
Dec. 31-"The Pit"
Dec. 3o-"The Maid and the Mum.
my" (matinee).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
Dandelion

DandeIion
is acknowledged by all physicians to
be a splendid cure for liver trouble.
If you are bilious get box of DR.. Ed
wards Comp. DandeliOn tablets. For
sale by all druggists. Free trial pack
age at T. H. Thomas. druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
AT THE THEATER
BOOKINGS AT THE ILLINOIS.

BOOKINGS AT THE ILLINOIS.
Dec. 16-"Ikey and Abey'; matinee
Dec. 18-"Miss New York Jr."
Dec. 25-"lnnocent Maids; matinee
Dec. 26-"Peck's Bad Boy"
Dec. 2s-OrientaI BurIesque Com
pany.
Dec. 29-"Painting the Town."
Dec 3o-"The County Chairman:
matinee.
Dec. 31-"A Child of the Streets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

Emerald Club Dance.-The Emerald
club viii give its holiday dance. The
third in the series next Tuesday even
ing at Industrial hall. The hours are
from to / O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
IifySi;I3
DETECTION cnArIBrRLIH. kI"DTA cor1p1.v
Sunday, Dec. 10.


Matinee and Night.
Whatever Achieve Greatness Must De-
serve 'It"-IIcrc's Where we All
Laugh--LoolS Who's Here.
\ Suggestion by Edward n. Salter--
whatever Is. We Am" So Are
MIt Sherman and VIII King,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
Pressed Steel. SIS. 55as, 81. "a.

Pressed Steel, So, 55as, 81, 81.
Great Western, 17A, 174, 1713,
1712.
Republic Steel common, S911, 1919,
s. 3S
Wisconsin Central, %, %. 25. %.
o. & w. 4SH, 1871, Az. Az.
Pacific Mail, 1872, 50, 3SIh. 3Sai
Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
At Beal & Schmitt's, Illinois theateT
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

Hiawatha Cinch CIub.-The Hiawa-
tina Cinch club was delightfully."- enter
tanned yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. John Reinwald, 1913 Fifth-and-
a-half avenue. The trophy for high
score fell to Mrs. Bagley, second high
est, Mrs. Lamp, consolation, Mrs. He'd
berg. At 4 O'Clock an old-fashioned
Dutch dinner was served by the host
ess, assisted by Mrs. Wagstaff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

current season but the title. The
brand new and very pretentious bur-
lesque will be presented, the opening
piece being an deliberately refreshing
as well as a comical conception called
1.-The Geezer." The closing burlesque
may be described as a Stare on Ii
Hung Chang's arrival in this country.
Its title is 'fHappyland." Both bur
lesques embrace the services of the
entire organization, while an extraor-
binary array of vaudeville features are
incidentally introduced, including Nat
and Sol Fields, comedians; Mr.. and
Mrs. Larry Shaw, singers and dancers;
the Seyons, eccentric talking act; EN-
ma O'Niel, the famous California lady
baritone; Hughes and Hazelton, trav-
esty artists, and Marvellous Dale, the
juggler. Musical melanges and pretty
dances are interspersed throughout the
two shows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

Entertains Bridge Whist Club.
Mrs. c. Nelson, at her home, 1926 Sew
enth avenue, Tuesday afternoon enter
tanned the Bridge Whist club. AS a
result of the games Mrs. E. F. God
frey took high honors and Mrs Mason
consolation prize. The hostess served
lunch after the games, and a social
hour was passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

Something of Model.-Miss Mario
Roslyn of the great musical team,
Pierce and Roslyn, who plays Carmen
cita in Edward r. Salters latest sue
cess entitled Likely and Abey,' has a
remarkably sweet voice, and, as an
understudy for Miss Alice Nelson, has
had opportunities that have brought
her into prominence in the musical
world. Miss Roslyn is not alone gifted
with a beautiful voice, but nature has
endowed her with very shapely form
and the little lady is proud of being
one of the models that posed for the
Beck design of the st. Louis eXposi-
ton Miss Roslyn will have an eX-
ceIlent opportunity to display her abiI-
tiles in the Salter farce, 'Ikey and
Abey." which will be seen here for the
first time Sunday, matinee and night
Mildred HoIland.-With its full en-
dOTsement as one of the best theatre
cal treats that will be seen in this city
this season, the manager of the Illinois
announces the appearance of Miss
Mildred Holland soon, in her new play
by Matthew Barry, "A Paradise of
Lies" The role of Lolita, in "A Par
adise of Lies" gives Miss Holland the
best opportunity she has ever had for
the display of her superb talents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13

MISUNDERSTANDING marriage of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-13
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

ISociety news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
DE gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
U. S. History CIub.-Mrs. H. S. Bou-
dinot, 2132 Farnam street, Davenport,
yesterday afternoon entertained the
United States History club. The lead
er for the afternoon study hour was
Mrs. G.. u. Scott, and she read an in
teresting paper on Kansas which
brought forth a discussion of the sub
ject by the members. Refreshments
were served by the hostess after the
study hour. The next meeting of the
club will be held with Mrs. John
Munro, 2130 Main street, Davenport.
Surprise Party-Mrs. B. WATSON
was surprised yesterday afternoon at
her home, 1121 Sixteenth street. by 25
of the Y. NJ. c. A Helpers who came
to celebrate her birthday anniversary.
During the afternoon Mrs. F. Corcoran
and Mrs. w. Wagstaff gave readings
and lunch was served Mrs. WATSON
was presented with gifts of cut glass
and silver.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-10-08
BEST BUILDER AND SKIPPER.

Spoil His Chances.
Chicago, Oct Sat banquet ten
dered him by the Chicago Athletic
club Sir Thomas Upton declared posi-
lively that he would not make any
attempt to lift the Americas cup as
long as Hereshoff. the designer, and
Barr, the skipper. are living. ut is
useless for me to try to win the cup"
he said, "as long as Hereshoff and
Barr are alive"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-10-08
GIVEN FINAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Governor Masoon Confers With the
President.

Washington, Oct. S.-Secretary Root
and Governor Magocn were in confer
ence with the president at the White
House for some time, the purpose be-
ing to instruct the governor relative
to his treatment Of the Cuban ques-
tion when he assumes Office at Ha-
vana General Bell, chief of staff,
who left Washington later In the day
with Governor Magoon for Havana by
way of Tampa, also called on the pres
ident. Ii Is now stated that there is
no present intention of departing from
the programme originally outlined for
the dispatch of troops for Cuba and
within a few hours it is expected that
some of the troopships will be leaving
Newport News for Havana. Whether
or not other detachments In addition
to those originally ordered to Cuba
will be sent will, it is declared, de
pend upon Secretary Taft's report on
conditions there
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-10-08
MAKES SERIOUS CHARGES.
Wealthy Lumberman Answers Wife's
Suit for Divorce.

Chicago, Oct. s.-A special from
Milwaukee says:
James L. Gates, the wealthy lumber
man and land dealer, whose wife,
Gertrude Ruhl Gates, is suing him for
divorce, has filed his answer to the
complaint In 1t he makes some SEN
sational charges. Among others he
accuses Mrs. Gates of conspiring with
Harry Mills of Chicago" to get his
money through the marriage OF Mrs.
Gates to him and also charges wrong
full acts on the part of Mrs. Gates and
Mills. The answer first denies all the
charges. Gates asserts he never treat
ed his wife cruelty or "endeavored to
induce or constrain said plaintiff by
violence or in any manner whatever
to consent to improper or immoral
acts" He alleges he furnishes his wife
with a comfortable home and supplied
her not only with the necessities but
luxuries of life. In spite of this, he
says. his wife left him and refused to
return to his home He denies he is
worth $1,000,000, as asserted by his
wife. The couple were married In
August, 1904, and separated last Feb
ruary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-10-08
RUSSO . BRITISH ALLIANCE
GRAND DUKE MICHAEL, BROTHER
OF CAR, TO MARRY NIECE
OF KING EDWARD.

St. Petersburg, Oct. 8.-A marriage
has been arranged between the Grand
Duke Michael, cnly brother Of EN-
peror Nicholas, and Princess Patricia
of Connaught, niece of King Edward.
The betrothal occurred during the
grand dukes recent trip to Copen-
hagen from Scotland, from which he
has just returned.
From Copenhagen Grand Duke Mich
ael went directly to join the imperial
party in Finnish waters and receive
his brothers. formal approval of the
engagement He was heartily congrat-
ulated by all the members OF the i'm
perial family. He will leave Russia
in a day Or two for London, where,
after securing the consent OF King
Edward, the betDthal will be formally
announced.
The last visit of Grand Duke Mich
ael to London was during the Boer
war, when feeling ran high, and he
was received with some hostility. but
his approaching marriage with the
most popular OF the English prin-
cesses will, It is expected, inspire a
different welcome.
According to the Russian custom 1t
will be necessary for Princess Patricia
to embrace the orthodox Russian faith,
but the difference from the Anglican
church is SO small as to present no
insaperable objections.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-10-08
IRON GRE DEAL CLOSED.
Steel Trust Secures Lease Of the Hill
Properties.

Properties.
New York, Oct. 8.-The terms of
the lease OF the Hill ore properties in
the Northwest to the companies con-
trolled by the United States Steel cor
poration have been announced by E.
II. Gary, chairman of the board Of
directors of the corporation.
The terms are based on system OF
royalties and give no indication of the
amount Of ore to be taken out of the
lands except to show that II Is expect
ed to be many millions of tons.
The price to be paid for the first
year of the lease Is $1.65 per ton, de-
livered at upper lake ports. This price
is to be increased three-quarters of a
cent per ton In each succeeding year
until the ore lands shall have been
exhausted 1t is provided also that
the United States Steel corporation
must take at least 10000 In 1907 and
increase the amount mined by 10000
tons for eleven years until the amount
mined annually has reached 8,250,00O
tons, at which rate 1t must continue
to take out the ore annually until it is
exhausted