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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

1t has got pretty well n0ssed about the
world that American women are, on the
whole, more interesting than any others
This statement is not made boastfully, but
simply as a market quotation, US one might
say. They are sought for they rule high.
They have a way they know how to be
fascinating, to be agreeable; they unite free
dom Of manner with modesty of behavior;
they are apt to have beauty, and if they have
not, they know how TO make others think
they have. Probably the Greek girls in their
highest development under Phidias were
never so attractive as the American girls of
this period; and if We had Phidiss who
could put their charms in marble, all the an
tiqus galleries would close up and go out OF
business.
But it must be understood that in regard
to them, as to the dictionaries. it is necessary
to get the best Not all women are equally
interesting, and some of those on whom most
educational money is lavished are the least
so. 1t is admitted that in our dav the bur
den of this end of life, making it agreeable,
is mainly thrown upon women. Men make
their business an excuse for not being enter
tanning, or the few who cultivate the mind
aside from the politicians, who always try
to be winning scarcely think it - orth while
to contribute anything to make society bright
and engaging. Now, if the girls schools and
colleges, technical and other, merely add &c
the number of people who have practical
training and knowledge without personal
charm, what becomes of social lifei All the
arts and science and literature are benefited
but one Of the chief purposes that should b.
in view is unattained if the young women ar,
not made more interesting both to themselve.
and TO others
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

Thomas Jefferson wrote the following ex-
cellent advice. There is a great deal of hu-
man nature and good sense in it: Harmony
in the married state is the first thing to be
arrived at. Nothing can preserve the affec-
tons uninterrupted but a firm resolution
never TO differ in will, and determination
in each TO consider the love of the other of
more value than any object whatever on
which the wish had been fixed. How light,
in fact, is the sacrifice of any other wish when
weighed against the affections of one
with whom we are to pass our whole life.
And no opposition in a single instance will
hardly in itself produce alienation, yet every
one has his pouch into which all these little
oppositions are put, and while this is filling,
the alienation is insensibly going on, and
when filed it is complete. II would puzzle
either TO say why, because no one difference
of opinion has been marked enough to pro-
duce a serious effect by itself But he or she
finds his or her affections wearied out BY a
constant stream of little checks and OBJ
stacles
Other sources of discomfort, very common
indeed, are the little cross purposes of hus-
band and wife in common conversation, a
disposition in either to criticise and question
whatever the other says; desire always to
demonstrate and make him feel himself in
the wrong, especially in sympathy. Nothing
is SO goading on the part of either Much
better, therefore, if our companion views a
thing in light different from what we do,
to leave him in quiet possession of his view.
What is the use of rectifying him if the thing
be unimportant, and i important, let it pass
for the present and wait for softer moment
and more conciliatcry occasion of revising
the subject together. It is wonderful how
many persons are rendered unhappy by mat
tention to these simple rules of prudence -
Boston Courier.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
Getting Rid of Mean Streaks.

Even the small affairs Of domestic life
bring their temptations, trivial In seeming,
but often mighty and showing, according as
they are yielded to or resisted, the stuff of
which our characters are formed. Here Is q
little confession, taken from the lips Of q
school girl, and set down in her own words:
I've begun to find such little mean streaks
in myself that I'm quite frightened Guess
what was tempted to do the other dayl
was washing the dishes for mamma, and
when got to the tins and kettles, was dis
Outraged. They did look so greasy and
black, and I've always been little vain of
my hands
'tFm going to Kitty Merrili's party to
night l thought, and l want to keep my
hands nice for that. I'll leave these for
mamma: it won't make any difference with
her hands, because she can't keep them nice,
anyway
Then something seemed to say to me 'Oh,
you little coward Oh, you little sneak To
be willing to have whittier hands than your
motherl Aren't you ashamedr
Il was ashamed, and washed the kettles
pretty humbly, can tell you. felt as il
they weren't half as black as 1! Since then
I've watched all my thoughts for fear shall
grow so wicked mamma won't own me. I've
learned pretty thoroughly what the minister
means when he talks about the little foxes
that spoil the grapes on fine character. "
Youths Companion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
Comfort for the Sick.

To the inmate of a sick room frequent
changes in the position of the furniture sal
most always pleasant Change the pictures,
too. Bring pictures from the other rooms and
hang them on her walls in place of those she
has looked at so long One Of the pleasant
est things that ever was done for me during
an illness owed to the thoughtfulness Of a
neighbor, lady now prominent in literary
circles, She owned many very fine engrav-
ings, beautifully framed. These she brought
to my room, one every sunday, leaving it on
my table or mantel for a week and taking
away the one she had brought the week be-
fore When tried once to express the pleas
ure this kindness gave me- she answered me:
Il am glad; but it is such little thing for
me to dol"
Ali but have learned that it is the things
that are $50 little TO do that most please and
cheer those who are ''shut in" l have seen
sick one moved almost to tears by the gift
of a single fresh maple leaf, idly plucked
| from roadside tree on friends way to the
sick room.
Said lady, the other day, in my presence,
speaking OF a neighbour who has been an in
valid for years;
| Wanlei 10 carry something 10 delen 10
day, but everything have is so common
Dear friends, let us not wait for uncommon
things. Let US remember in how great meas
ure it is the common things, the dear common
things of life, from which these sufferers are
80 sadly shut in. Carry your friend sod OF
viofets; placed in a swallow bowl where they
can be freely watered, they will grow and
blossom In her window for days and days
Carry one of your blossoming house plants
and leave it there a week. Carry YOU
canary, and let him sing there. Send hel
your photograph album, your scrap book
your box of stereographs, some dreary win
ter day. Carry your precious silk quilt Oh
your new afghan, and let it lie awhile on hel
bed or lounge Even though she has ont
equally pretty, yours will be different
something new to look at.-Nelly Browne il
Good Housekeeping.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

The worst injury any parent can infct on
society is to pet and spoil their children in
such way that when they grow up the
world will regret that they did not die in in
fancy. mother allows her boy to answer
her back" and treat her rudeIy. Years after
she has gone to her account another person
will reap the bitter harvest of Der weakness.
The spoiled son will have to take to himself a
wife, whom he treats in the same rude manner
that be was permitted to adopt toward his
mother. A spoiled boy may possibly become
a worthy, religious man, but the effect of his
having been spoiled will be seen In the large
amount Of dross that will overlie the gold.
He will be i'll hammered, overbearing, selfish,
and generally disagreaable. MothersI you
can prevent this. When boy is given to you
accept him not as plaything merely, but as
most sacred trust-a talent to be put to the
best account. Train him to be pure, truth
full, unselfsh, independent Teach him to
hate cruelty, to take the part of the weak,
to recognize the special .gentleness and re-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
The Wife as a Financier.

what, after all, is better measure of bust
ness capabllIty and trustworthiness than the
accomplishment of the greatest result with
the means at hand and the doing Of this with
unvarying success! This is the test, and
women bear trial by it with remarkable
results Their achievements of this character
are unheralded and unknown to the public,
but We frequently hear of them privately or
have an opportunity to observe them. Per-
maps the reader knows of some meek, plod-
ding, industrious housewife who is trying to
make her family reach the end of the year
with only small income at command, and to
Keep out of debt while all the mouths are fed,
all the bodies clothed, the rooms kept warm
and ali dues are paid Here is the great
nnaneier! What is young Napoleon of
Wall street" compared with this womani He
was foredoomed to failure when he set out
on his career; she never swerves from the
straight course that leads t. triumph He
drops down and out, miserable financial
wreck, yet Landed for a business ability that
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
A Woman's Discovery.

"Another wonderful discovery has
been made, and that, too, by a lady 10
this country. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years she
withstood its severests tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep.
She bought of US bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption and was
so much relieved on taking the first dose
that she slept all night. and with one
bottle has been mirsculously cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz" Thus write
W. c. Hsmrick & Co. of Shelby, n. c.
Get free bottle at Hartz s. Bshnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

he has not shown; while she gets not so much
as line in a newspaper, the public does not
talk about her, and her achievement may be
unknown in her own neighborhood.
We say that the housewife who docs this Is
the great fnaDcier She saves home for
the thrfftless, perhaps crippled or diseased,
husband and the growing children, and they
get food and clothing and light and heat and
good beds to sleep in, almost as if they had
been created out of nothing. 1t is the house
wife who gets a hundred dollars worth of re-
salts when you could not reasonably expect
her to get more than seveuty-five dollars
worth, who is entitled TO our praise and our
| admiration for her business ability. Women
do business and do it well when they volun-
tarily enter business life. or when time and
circumstances thrust it upon them; and the
planning housewife who pulls her family
through the year and pays all bills, heaven
/ hardly knows how, has done feat Of finan-
ciering more difficult than the treasurer of
an empire may be able to do.-Good House
| keeping.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

The Burlington route, c., B. & O. R.
R., will sell from principal stations on its
lines, on Tuesdays. September 18th
and 25th, and Oct. 9th and 23d, harvest
excursion tickets at half rates to the
farming regions of the west. southwest
and northwest. For tickets and further
informa alton concerning these excursions
call on your nearest c., B. & @. ticket
agent, or address P. S. Eustis, Gen. Pass.
and Ticket agent, Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

A little fellow of five years of age was do
ing something which his father disapproved.
My son, You must not do that" said his
father.
1t happened to be something which the
child wanted to do, and for an instant be hes
itated as if questioning what would be the
consequence if he persisted. Finally his bet
ter self triumphed, and he replied; 'All right,
papa; won't do it any more"
Perhaps most of US would think that was
all there was to be said about it, and so the
father thought, but the little fellow evi
IDENTIFY had different ideas, for not long after
he spoke out:
Papa, why didn't you tell me that's q
good boyf an 'twould "a been easier to bt
good next time "-So uth's Companion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

With its intense itching. dry, hot skin,
often broken into painful cracks, and the
little watery pimples, otter causes in.
describable suffering. Hoods Sarsapar-
lila has wonderful power over this
disease. 1t purifies the blood and ex-
pels the humor. and the skin heals with.
out scar. Send for book containing
many statements of cures, to c. l, Hood
& Co., Apothecaries. Lowell. Mass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
THE VERDICT UNANIMOUS

W. D. Suit, druggist. Bippus, Ind,
testifes: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
OF rheumatism of ten years standing. F."
Abraham Hare, druggist. Bellville, OHIO,
aff1rms; 'The best selling medicine
have ever handled in my twenty years
experience, Is Electric Bitters." Thous-
ands of others have added their testimo-
ny, so that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of
the liver, kidneys or blood. Only half
dollar bottle at Hartz & Bahnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

byfup OF FIKs
Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches. colds and fevers; to cure habitual
constipation. indigestion, piles. etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco. Cal.
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island.
I'll
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
Cured Without Medicine.

An Albany physician says that the most
curious prescription he ever gave to patient
was one be prepared for lady. 1t was:
stop walking up and down stairs" Tho
only way this prescription could be taken
was by changing her honse, as she lived in
one of the three story and basement houses
peculiar to Albany architecture, Her hus-
band secured roomy cottage of two stories,
and within d year the invalid's health was
almost completely restored. Albany Jour
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

In the pursuit of the goo1 things of
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness Of world-
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of Dr., Jones Red Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach liver, kidney, and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer.
blood purifier, sure cure for sgue and
mslarial diseases. Price, so cents, Of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
Washing All Wool Goods.

To avoid snrinkage in washing all wool
goods, dissolve a sufficient quantity of soap
in warm water, adding little sal soda to
soften it, Wash, wiring and then rinse in
clean, warm water, using no cold or very
hot water. after which shake well and dry
quickly. Do not rub on soap or use a wash
board. Avoid all patent washing powders
or liquids Boston Budget
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

OF the age in the medical lire is the
liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of Figs man :
ufsctured only by the California Fig
Syrup company, San Francisco, Califor>
MA. 1t is agreeable to the taste, accepta-
BILE to the stomach, harmless in its ma
ture, painless yet prompt and thorough
in its action. Hartz & Bahnsen, Agents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

The Railroad Gazette estimates that there
were about 600, 000, 900 train miles of railway
in the United States in 1887, and by taking 25
train miles as accounting for tie burning OF
one ton Of coal, the conclusion is reached that
the railways OF the country consumed about
"a, 100000 tons OF coal in 1887. As but s
per cent or thereabout of the power stored
in the coal is utilized in hauling a train, the
opportunity for economy may be noted at
glance. This field promises to be an import
ant one in the matter Of study on the part OF
heads Of motive power departments on the
railways OF the country .-Bradstreet's
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
.uTnrAuf

yourself in life insurance. You will find
the renewable term policy of the Provi-
dent Savings Life Assurance society Of
New York to be the best, the cheapest
rily high cost of level premiums and the
uncertainty and insecurity of assessment
insurance. Net cost for $40, 900 for year
1887. Age %, $107 90; age S5. 1921 80;
age 40, $4,000; age 80. S199SG.
LrEBERKNECHT & OLMsTEAD,
Local Agents.
No. 1712 Second ave. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

New Jersey has Baptist minister who
claims to have baptised more people than
any other man in his church. The COM
munity in which he resides has been
grieved over his stubborn cough that has
interfered with his pastoral duties. A
physician recommended DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup. and consequently there will be
baptism in his church next Sunday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

Pleasures while they f1utter sting to
death. One is deprived of all pleasures
and in danger Of death while that racking
cough fingers. Cure it with Warmers Log
Cabin Cough and Consumption remedy,
the old fashioned. reliable grandmother's
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
MAY GOD BLESS YOU"
A Boston Paper-Hanger's Trouble and
How he Got Out of It-Plsin
Words from the Sunny South

When We are in trouble we cry for help. When
we are relieved we often forget TO be thankful
But not always. Mr. W W. Griffin of front creek,
St Clair Co.. Ala, writes: ~ had bad attack OF
chiils and fever; my system was full of malaria.
For two years was scarcely able To work at all
Some tines my heart would paptate for two
hours at time; my legs would get cold 10 the
knees. and fully expected 10 di-. In september
1881, bought bottle of Shaker Extract OF Roots
or Seigel's Curative Syrup of your agent, NJ
Kin and before had taken the fist bottle Il
better, snd in short time was able 10 go to work
May God bless you for the good yol have DONE
Mr. VIM ]. Mccain, 90 Randall street. Boston
writes: six months ago began TO throw up my
food sitter eating thought was going into con
sumption. | soon began to have pain in the chest
stomach and sides. got little sleep and woke al
tired out. once lost five pounds in four days.
began using Shaker Extract Of Roots, or Seigel'.
Syrup, aud when had finished the sixth bottle
could eat three square meals day, and go L
sleep the minute struck the bed. am paper
hanger by trade. and have worked every day snct
/ took the second bottle, and gained eighteen
pounds. | ought TO be thankful and am.
This remedy opens all the natu al passages o
the body, expels the poison from the blood and en-
ables nature to rebuild what disease has de
stroyed.
Sink r Extract of Roots, or Seigel's Syrup, i
sold by all druggists or send to the proprietor A
J. White, 81 Warren street New York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
WOMAN AND HOME.
SOME HINTS CONCERNING THE
CARE OF THE. COMPLEXION.

Looking After Winter CIothing-Comfort
for the sick-rhe Wife as a Financier.
The Secret of Matrimonial Happiness.
Items of Interest.
Miss Helen Russell has complexion like a
rose petal, and this is her recipe for keeping
1t so: In the first place believe in plenty
OF fresh air and exercise, and unless pre-.
vented by some very important engagement
j take a long walk every day. 1t is nv opin-
ion, based on extensive and careful observa-
ton, that ladies starve their compilations to
death. The skin is fnmished, the pores clog
ged and capillary action supended from too
muchsndoor life. think every woman who
values good complexion should perform
some manual labor or take some such exercise
q is certain to Stimulate perspiration. Just
now find it an excellent practice to 60 out
doors, with no car fare and no wrap, to fill
an engagement or deliver q message. In
order to keep from taking cold am obliged
TO quicken my walk. and in going distance
Of three blocks only can get up healthy
perspiration and a glowing color Ny IA
vorite tramp is a twenty block stretch,
which makes me rosy but not tired When
= feret home ! have rub down with a coarse
towel and after | eat something feel like
top If can follow long walk with my
dinner and then tumble into hammock for
thirty minute nap look my very best but
unfortunately for my looks this plan is not
always practicable
TO remove the make up after the play
use cold cream, and on reaching home
battle my face in hot water dry with a
coarse towel and then battle again in cold
water. This plan seems to suit me, for l
have no trouble in keeping a healthy look
ing complexion; but would not advise Won
10 advocate it, As a rule hot and cold wster
y ruin the skin Think a comnlexion ;s lie
hsatin-not to be lanndered As everybody
must grow the plant experience for herself
eyery lady must study her glass and find
~ vial what scans and creams and what
thperatures of water are most likely to en-.
lee her beauty
fanny Riee believes that "a ,,;.e oo,,,,,...
ION Is the outbsard SIGN of inward baoltb :.
aepends In GOOD food. good hours fresh air
: g. Yer and moderate contentment don,,
think ever knew A shrew with n pico cor,
plexion. and baliava the ,radical r.1foss;1,,
will hear me- ont when .sssrt ~.
exercise and fresh air are absolutely, nscassa =,
for beauty and health. You know indoo,
flowers are ALWAYS male and thin Ratoro 20,
can have a good faca Won ,nrst ha-,o 49,
DIGESTION Get the svSter, in ra|,,,,,r g. o.
hathe freely and frecpa,tlv s.t -, -. =.
fruit with simple meats. eat in a tbo-ongbIr
ventilated room. exercise in the oman o;r .r1
the chances are your health win he ,nirroras
in vour face Don't wash vorr taca 80 j., - -
trenlely hot or lev water and never yv.s,
more than once dav and then bef,ro b.,ol,
fast. It is r1lipous to 90 ont in the cold al,
Immediately after making the toilet Kaa,
pot of cold cream at hand to use wbeneveI
it seems necessary to clean the face Powds
il harmless If used with cold cro.,, o,,a III
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. severk
cold, OF any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 90 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

Worn carpets can be turned into rugs by
sewing the best widths together. They can
be made to look much better by adding a
border inferred at the corners. To inter,
cut where the fold comes in, turning the cor
ner and sewing the edges together.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

Detectives swoeped down upon fun
eral at Newbern, Tenn. and captured a
desperate horse thief SO quietly as not to
disturb the services In the least.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

The only recognized G. A. r. post
outside of the United States is said to be
in Honolulu. 1t is called Post George
W. De Long, always observes Memorial
day with fitting ceremonies.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30

A narrow shelf about eight inches above
the mantel board, with a row of japanese
fans placed behind it as a border, serves ad
mirably for holding and displaying the
smaller bits of bric-a-brac.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-30
DIR. ]. W. IRELAND, v. s.,

GRADUATE OF TIE ONTARIO VETERINA-
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association; Office first
door east of Lortons sale stable, Davenport
Calls by telephone or otherwise promptly attraa-
ed TO