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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01
srss LACKED s,speessioss.

Asa h Hardly Lsksly e. uece0s . 0Fsae
Actress.
She was pretty girl. SO far - her
features went, but her face vas -
expressionlcss as q concrete side
walk. Sho was we'll dressed. too, and
she walked into the Office of the man
ager of Buffalo thcater with all the
sell. assurance OF the most soubretty
soubrctte in the business
She looked ut the man at the desk.
who was reading q newspaper and
smoking . cigarette. with . vacant
sort Of stare and said, stolidly:
Il want to see the manager"
I'm the manager, madam" said
that worthy, politely taking his ieet
off his desk. removing his cigarette,
dofiing his hat and busting off q chair
Same tine.
She looked him over for a moment
Then she said in the same sort of
voice that she would ask for some
moro butter At dinner:
Il want to act"
You want what?" asked the man.
agcr.
IL want to act"
What fOr?'
"Oh. l think it's nice"
..Whcrc?'
lin theatcr."
..When?"
Jim ready to begin now"
Ever had any cxpericncc?
..No"
'.Ever acted in amateur perform
ances?"
mo"
Then what makes you think you
can act?"
oh, don't know. Ijust want to "
''Whcre do you livc?"
My father keeps . saloon over
here on the East Sidc.'
The managers face frightened.
'!Whcrc is it," he asked, with quite
Q show OF interest
She told him and he turned to his
desk and looked through q little
book.
Amy body hang bills in your win
dows now2" he asked.
mo. sir: pa won't let them"
Couldn't you get me the priv
ilcgc?"
IL guess so.''
will you?"
"Ycs. sir, if you will let me act. "
"Wcll. you 60 home and fix it with
your father. Things are q little dull
in the acting business just now.
You come around next June when
the hard times are over and I'll ar
range it so you can act. Goodbye.
Don't forget about the windows"
She went out smiling and the
| manager shouted to the treasurer:
''Tcll those photographers to hustle
down to - street and swipe that
window"
And that is as near as the girl will
ever get to be an actress.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01

For Travellers Who Have Headaches.
Those who suffer from headaches,
anG feel the fatigue of railway
journey disagrecably, should take
with them two leather or silk-covered
cushions-one for the small of the
back. another to rest the neck and
head. An eminent doctor once
stated this was a capital antidote to
the evils arising from the jolting of
the train. liable to cause slight con-
gestion of the head in very long
journeys. He furthermore advised
no reading in the train to those sub
icct to headaches.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01

10 TIE EAST.

Best Dining Car Service in The World.
The Rock Island IL foremost In
adopting any advantage calculated
to improve speed and give that lux
ury. safety and comfort that popular
patronage demands. Its equipment
,s thoroughly complete with vesti-
buled trains. magnificent dining
cars. sleepcrs and chair coaches, all
the most elegant, and Of recently i'm
proved patterns.
Faithful and capable management
and polite. honest service from en-
ployes are important items. They
are double duty-to the company
and to travclers-and It is sometimes
q task difficult Of accomplishment.
Passengers on this line will find little
cause for complaint on that ground.
REMEMBER
Che Great Rock Island Route runs all
iegular trains 70 Englcwood subur.
,au station, close to Worlds Fair
grounds, and you can save time and
trouble by getting Oh 1t that point
nd avoid the crowd in the city.
For full particulars - TO tickets,
maps, rates, apply 70 any coupon
ticket oG,ce q the United States,
Canada or Mexico, or address:
JNO. SEBASTIAN.
CeaT Tkt. . Pass. Agt., Chicago. III.
{. q Joax. 0sa1 MSr. Chicago III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01
ExECUToR's NOTICE

Estate Of Joseph Burkharit. Deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed exc
cutrix Of the last will and testament of Joseph
Burkhardt, late OF the county Of Rock Island lie
CT illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that oh
county, IT the once Of the clerk Of said court, in
the city Of Rock island. at the January term. on
the nret Monday in January next, at which time
all pereons having claims against said estate are
notified ana requested to attend, for the purpose
OF having the came adjusted. All pereons in.
ocoted TO said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated THE 18th day Of OctOb ar, A. D. 1895
SOPHIA AGATHE BIZ RKHAROT,
Executrx.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01

Coughing leads to consumption
KemP's Balsam will stop the cougl
1t once
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01

Lanes Family Medicine moves the
bowels each day. Most people need
70 use Il.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01
The best only ssI;. sas lest s:s
Strictly Pure
White Lead

manufactured By the "Old Dutch Pro-
cess" Of slow corrosion, and with one
Of the following standard brands:
I" Southern" I" Red Seal
" Collier l" =" Shipman"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01
LEGAL
hAsTER's BALE.
STATE or ILLINOIS, L.
RocK Is1.AD CouNET. }te'

In Inc circuit court, In Cn0nCefy.
Monroe swank vs.. sarah E. Mapes formerly
Swank) E. Anthony Aapes in their proper per
zoo. and Mary L. 0wank, John N. Swank, Ida N.
Swank, Sadie E. swank and Edward S. Swank,
the minor heire Of the late Daniel c. Swank. de-
ceased. by John +. kcnworfhy. guardian ad lit
em-Foreclosure general No. 350S.
Notice lie hereby given that BY virtue Of . de-
cree Of said court entered in the above entitled
cause on the nh day of September d. 1888 shall
the hour Of O'Clock in the afternoon, at the court
house, in the city Of Rock Island, in esid county
Of Rock leland. to satisfy said Decree sell at pub
lie veudue to the highest bidder for cash that
tain parcel Of land situate in the county OF Rocs
LELAND and state OF Illinois, known ana described
AZ follows. to-wit:
The south part Of the northeas, quarter ca of
the southwest quarter "a of section seventeen
17). in township eighteen (Isl. north range two
C2l, east Of the Fourth principal meridian. con
tanning eleven III, ard twenty-one (21) hun
dredthe sores, in the township OF Yuma.
Dated at Rock leland, Illinois. THE 30th day Of
September. A. d. 1888. HENRY CURTIS.
~aeter in ChanceFy. Rock leland County, Ill.
0CENIRY McENIRY, CoOplainant'e Solicitors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01
The flr.t EnE,..h slave Trader.

Sir John Hawkins was the first
English slave trader. He formed q
company composed of the leading
men of London and fitted out three
small ships. which sailed in 1862.
Later. Queen Elizabeth lent liaw kins
Jesus" a large ship of her own Of
200 tons. and took shares in the sec
ond African company. She not only
equipped the ship. but put 100 SOL
diers on board to provide for contin-
gcncics. On the second voyage
Hawkins brought 400 negroes. and
had u narrow escape from losing
them owing to the lack Of water
when he was near the equator, but,
rs he piously recorded in his log.
'.Thc God Almighty would not suffer
his elect to perish. and sent o breeze.
which carried them safe to DOmin-
ica-" This was the beginning Of the
slave trade. which lasted for more
than two centuries before it was
finally suppressed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-11-01
q Lus,s 0.ri's Ixpsr.s in a l. ehsh.ase

q Little 0,Tl's 1xpsr renee in = ehth.ase.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Prescott are
keepers Of the Gov. Lighthouse ut
Sand Beach. Mich. and are blessed
with daughter. four years old. Last
April she was taken down with
measles, followed with dreadful
cough and turning into fever.
Doctors at home and ut Detroit treat
ed her, but in vain, she grew worse
rapidly, until she was a mere .'hand-
full o. bones. Then she tried DIR.
Kings New Discovery and after the
use Of two and half bottles, was
completely cured. They say DIR.
Kings New Discovery is worth its
weight in gold. yet You may try a
bottle free nj Hartz & Ullemcyer's.
STRENGTH AND HEALTH.
If you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. If LA
Grippe" has left you weak and weary,
use Electric Bittcrs. This remedy
acts directly on liver. stomach and
kidneys, gently aiding these organs
to perform their functions. If you
are afflicted with sick headache, you
will find speedy and permanent re-
lief by taking Electric Bitters. One
trial will convince you that this is
the remedy you need. Large bottles
only SOC. Mt Hartz & Ullemever's.
BUCKLEN 8 ARNICA sALvE.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum
Fever sores. letter. chappcd hands,
chilblaius, corns, and all skin erup.
tions, and positively cures piles OF
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price q cents per box.
For sale by Harris . Ullemeyer
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
For Round Shoulders,

A woman physician has recommended the
following movements for the cure OF oil ex.
cept very 'severe cases" Of round shoulders,
when braces are also sometimes necessity,
~. Raise arms before your shoulder high;
extend arms sideways; throw head back;
straighten head; move arms forward; lower
arms; repeat 10 times. 2. Stand erect; raise
arms before syon; rise on tiptoes, then
throw arms as far backward us possible,
sink again on heels and drop arms to side;
repeat 10 times. g. Raise arms. with elbow
bent shoulder high, bringing palms togeth.
Or In front or face; then, with elbows still
bent, swing both vigorously backward AZ
far as possible even with the shoulders,
palms turned forward. This should be re.
ipeated severed times, but as the position ia
somewhat fatixuing rest or change Of exer-
else may be made between the movements.' y
Boston Herald " t
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19

elements Eepsoducod in Q compound that
has proved very satisfactory and that In
sold hDder varioBa names, with slight varti
ations Of combination. 6tsSilized, COM
dsnsed. peptonized and the latest sort-;
modjaM- milk, whioh II N elimination or
mobilization Of milk elements to suit In
dividusl babies all these further combine
to make the wet nurse less and. less in de-
msnd, and physicians depend upon her In
very much fewer instances than formerly.
Another change In the treatment Of bot
tlc or hand ted babies is the method fre-
qucntly recommended nowadays by pbysi-
clans Of alternating several foods Formerly
to change In the smallest particular tho
preparation Of the accepted food for any
baby was looked upon as most unwise, and
II the little one was fed upon cows milk
tho greatest pains were taken to secure the
supply always from the same animal. Ex-
peHence has proved, however, that deli
cate infant will thrive, and sometimes only
thrive, with varied diet, needing OCCASION
ally a rangs of four or five foods, on each Of
which it may be fed for "a or 4s hours before
changing to another. New York Times.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19

young nostess proposed playing with cards
~ . diversion, but was promptly reDtiked
by her companion, who said, I'VE don't
play cards Mt our honSc, aud a1n not d.
lowed TO anywhere. II might teach my pig
brother 70 be gambler, mamma says
II WAS not 10 minutes later, however,
that the little guest asked her youthful
hostess X she didn't think IL was fun TO
ilirt, and on the latters replying that she
didn't know what that meant had the proc
ess explained to her thus: .rs4
"Why, it's getting nice little boy of In
a corner and giving him kiss"
The astflte mother, watching closely for
tho mote Of gambling which might appear
In her big sons eye, had evidently quite
overlooked the very pronounced beam Of
coquetry In that of her little daughter. -
Her Point of View in New York Times
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
Nervous Dxspepsia.

Senator James T. Pierce. of Now York,
writes: "For tho past two years have
suffered very much from an aggravated
form of nervous dispepsis. / have rssortsd
to various remedial agents. deriving but
little benefit. A few months since
friend Of mine suggested the
trial Of ALLoccK's PoRoUs PLAs-
TIERS. Following tho suggestion /
have been using the Same with the happiest
effects. To those similarly afflicted let me
suggest the manner Of their use. place
one over my stomach. one over the hepatio
region. and one on my back. The effcot ia
excellent. From the day ! commenced
their use have been slowly but surely i'm
proving. and am quite confident that by
continuing shall again be restored TO my
accustomed health"
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
Tho Truest Hospitality.

hospitality Su1ArSS WllO IL uttS. IL uOeS
not attempt to give what it has not. The
finest hospitality, it has been said, is that
which welcomes you to the nreside and per-
mits you to look upon the picture Of home
life so little disturbed by your coming that
you are at once made to feel yourself part
of the little symphony-ther rare bit Of color
just needed to complete the harmonic COM
bination. With this flattering fact i'm
pressed upon your memory you will hardly
be able to recall the material adiuncts of
the occasion. It is a sign Of gross nature
to measure hospitality by the loaves and
fishes, forgetting the miracle that goes
with them. And it is equally mistake
for a host to be afraid to offer humble en-
tertainments when richer offers are beyond
his means.
To refined perception, 'sthe life is more
than the meat" and the personality Of the
host, not the condition of his larder, de-
cides whether or not it is an honor to be
his guest. Delightful though it be to be
able to afford ones guest rare and beau
tiful entertainment, one must dismiss the
idea that a graceful and acceptable hospi-
tality depends on material things. Sir
Launfal, sharing his crust with the beggar
at the gate was still Sir Launfal. The i'm
poverished hostess may preside at her fru-
gal board with the spirit and the manner
of queen, whereas the coarse fbered vul-
garian vainly heaps his platters with choic.
est game and rarest fruits, the while he
serves the banquet like the churl that he
is.-New York Advertiser.
Six Reasons Why Women Work.
"Why do women work." asks Walter
Besant, and then he replies that there are
six principal reasons:
Because their intellectual activity will
not allow them to rest at home. Such
woman, for instance, was George Eliot.
There are intellectual openings for them in
every direction. A woman of this kind
may study medicine, science, history; she
may teach as we'll as study; she may write;
she may become a journalist or an editor;
she may lecture. Any of these lives are
better to such brain than the old fashioned
social round and domestic duties, the en-
broidery, the piano playing and the small
arts These are the happy workers; but
these are not the average. ,I
Because they must earn money somehow.
Among these are the unhappy workers, the
unwilling workers, who, so long as they
have to work for living, miss the life they
would prefer
Because they want to make q little more
money for dress or for spending. A very
considerable class. -...
Because they have taken up a cause and
feel called upon to speak, act, write and
work for it.
Because they have become advanced"
women, and they want, above all things,
to show that they are as good as the men.
Because their home lives are SO deadly
dull and unsocial and lonely and vacuous
that they want change.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
InjudiciOus Spending.

Many q woman who wastes each season
so piecemeal on the most ephemeral furbe-
lows and frillings would stand aghast at
the suggestion Of putting SO much money
in length Of good lace. Yet she could
keep it from year to year, put it to uses in
Vulnerable, get out of it a hundredfold the
distinction that her ribbons and ruchings
afford, to say nothing of the heavenly salts
faction which such possessions bring to the
truly feminine soul. Even if she herself
have not a fine feeling for lace, the envy Of
her fellow women will be sweet savor
unto her spirit.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
Bucklen's Arnica salvo,

The best salvs in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rksun. Fever
Sores. Tettsr. Chappsd Hands. Chilblains.
Corns and all Skin Eruptions. and posi-
guaranteed to aive perfect satisfaction or
money Refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by the PArchen. D. Achsul Drug Co.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19

The occupation of the wet nurse has been
very much interfered with latterly by the
introduction Of the numerous baby. foods
and the different treatments of COWS milk
to suit 1t to the delicate digestion OF the
infant deprived of Its natural sustenance
Mothers milk has been analyEed ard Its
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
Exercise For Women.


A celebrated physician, on being asked
"What is the exercise most conducive to
physical beauty in womenW replied very
decidedly, "Walking"
Tennis he declared to be too violent, and
too much Of it is likely to lengthen the
arms and make the height of the shoulders
uneven.
Cycling renders women awkward in their
walk. They gradually come to move with
q plunging kind of motion the reverse of
graceful, and frequently cultivate weakness
Of back which makes them hold themselves
badly.
Riding Is one sided, and women who have
habitually ridden for years usually have one
hip higher than the other.
Croquet really does not give exercise. and
after a survey Of all the ways he knew in
which women take physical exercise he
considered none so conducive to health and
beauty Of form as walking. @
1t ought to be perseyered in and done in
all but the worst weather and particularly
in winter.
1t il the cheapest and safest too. A wom-
IN may be hurt with u ball at tennis, in.
jured by horse or bicycle or receive blow
OH the head from club at golf, which is
now being indulged in by women.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19

Or INTEREST TO LADIES. The scalp may
be kept white and clean, and ths hsis soft,
plant aud glossy. by the use OF Ayers Hais
YiQor. This preparation never fails to re-
store TO faded and gray hair it, original
color. Sold by druggists and psrfumsrs.
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
Difficulties Of Child Training.

A funny commentary on the difficulties
of child training was recently noted in the
utterances of a small girl, who was spend
ing the afternoon with another small girl,
each Of the two counting little over 8
years to her credit in the march Of lite. The
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
WOMAN AND Her no NE.
Girls Who Sncss4d IN Busfnnsss
Must Understand What ~, Z.
Required. 4
Lack OF Thoroughnsss the Chlsf
Cause Of Oomplaint Against
Them.
Reads "Fsr Valss Rsosivsd"-Ths
Truest Hospitality.

But, girls, II you don't mean to make q
thorough business of the occupation YOU
have chosen, never, never, mover begin to
be occupied at all. Half finished work will
do for amateurs. II will never answer for
professionals. The bracket you are saving
for New Years present can hang little
crooked on It's screws, and you will be for
given for the loves sake found therein by
the dear hearts to which you offer 1t. but
the trinket carved for sale in the Sorrento
rooms must be cut as true AS rose leaf.
You can be "a little shaky as to your Ger
man declensions In the Schiller club, which
you join so enthusiastically after leaving
school, and no great harm ever come OF it,
but teach Schiller for living. and for each
dative Case forgotten you are SO much
money out Of pocket.
People who pay for thing demand thor
ough, workmanship or. none. To offer in.
complete work for complete market price
is to be either ascheat or q beggar. Tho
terrible grinding laws of supply and de-
mand, pay and receive, give and get, give
no quarter to shilly shal1y labor. The ex-
cellence of your Intentions is nothing to
the point The stress of your poverty has
not the slightest connection with the case.
An editor will never pay you for your poem
because you wish to help your mother No
customer will buy her best bonnet or her
wheat -four Of you because you are unable
to pay your rent. When you have entered
the world of trade you have entered world
where tenderness and charity and personal
interest are foreign relations. Not 'for
for friendships sake" nor for pity'ssake,"
nor "for chivalry's sake" runs the great
rallying cry Of this great world-but only
''for value reccivedn
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
S1meh Dress

A. puzzled girl says, "How can be slangy
in my dressy'' I'll tell you, and then you
can see whether you are or not. The girl
who, because lace frills are fashionable, has
her frills wider than anybody else, who ac-
centuates the width of her skirts, the brim
OF her hat. who, because pink roses are
fashionable. has the greatest number Of
pink roses and the deepest in tone, this girl
is slapgy in dress. She is the girl whose
dress tires you to look at. She is the girl
who, the very minute she enters room,
makes you conscious Of her presence by
the noise of her skirts, and who gives you
an overpowering sense Of her having too
much to wear. That is one type.
Another is the girl, who, seizing the pref
ty fashion of cloth skirts, soft blouses and
pretty jackets!smakes it slangy by having
the soft blouse developed into loud, stiff
shirt and the jacket made to look as much
like mans coat as possible. With this
she wears a masculine tie, stiff, plain hat,
and unconsciously she assumes the man
ners of q man. But as she Is not a man
she does not succeed in this-Ladies' Home
Journal
The Helena independent., 1893-11-19
WHY somo women Grow old.

One reason why tho average woman
wears ont, grows old and plain before her
husband Is that through a mistaken idea
Of duty she lays out for herself at tho be-
ginning Of her married life scheme or
plan Of duty and employment for her time,
every hour filled. with rare and short peri
Ods for relaxation.
This she follows religiousa for years,
feeling that she has done her duty, because
every household event occurs regularly and
on time, while she soon become4 merely q
machine, thing without life of itself or
.volition, She settles into her rut and goes
round and round on the same track ever
lastinHy. II to
Can any woman keep brightness, origi-
nality Il thought and speech, or even mere
prettiness, with such@a life, and without
those things how can she keep her husband
and growing children full of the loving ad-
miratinn, which is tho strongest chain by
which she. can bind them to herr How
bright and jolly the neighbours wife seems
when she cailsi In nine cases out Of ten 1t
is because the surroundings and talk Of
your home are variety to her and rouse
her to originality and brightness Of speech.
In her own rat she m.ly be as dull as ditch
watH-Dnnahos's Magazine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
Army Ortfern.

Capt Andrew II. Russell. ordnance depart
nsnt. in charge Of the ordnance section Of the
War Department exhibit at the worlds Column
bian exposition, is relieved from temporary
duty In this city and will take station in
Chicago. Ill
The extension Of leave of absence granted
Capt Herbert T. Tutherly, first cavalry, 10 fur
Their extended fifteen days.
The superintendent Of the recruiting service
will cause Fifty recruits At Columbus barracks
Ohio. TO be assigned to the eighth infantry in
the department VI the Platte The superip-
teEdent OF the recruiting service will cause
thirty recruits At Jefferson barracks, Missouri.
to be assigned 20 the sixth cavalry In the de-
partment OF the Platte.
Leave Of sbsspce for two months is granted
FIRST Lieut.. Daniel +. Anglum twelfth infan-
try. Leave Of absence for one month and seven
DAYS is granted second Lieut. Lawson N. Fuller.
ninth cavalry.
The following named officers Will report to
the commanding oficer OF the United States in
fsntry and cavalry school. Fort Leayenworth.
Kan. for preliminary instruction preparatory to
their detail student officers OF the school
Second Lieut. Matthew A. Batson, ninth cav
airy; Second Lieut. VIM. Brooke, fourth in
fAniry.