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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
Groceries.

Best citron. per pound, lac.
Best lemon peel. per pound, 14c.
Best orange peel. per pound. lac.
Fancy 3-crown raisins, per
pound, Sc.
Home made mince meat, per
pound, Sc.
Choice apples. per peck. zoe.
Choice cranberries, per quart, &c.
Standard oysters. per can, 15c.
Choice catsup, per bottle, &c.
Finest fresh dressed spring tur-
keys. per pound. Zoe.
Anderson pure fruit jars, 15c.
Fancy patent -four. per sack, CSC.
Fresh corn meal. 1O-pound
sack, Sc.
Home made honey, per pound.
15c.
Choice sour pickles, per quart,
Sc.
Aunt Jemima pancake flour, g
pound package. DC.
Best sugar-cured hams, per
pound, Ole.
Best breakfast bacon, per pound,
Sc.
Fancy sweet potatoes, per
pound, &c.
Best Pearl barley. per pound, Sc.
Best cracked hominy, per pound.
&c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
Other Suitable Gifts.

A large line Of fancy china cups
and saucers, mush and milks, tete
tete sets. smoker sets, cup. sau.
Ger and plate sets. mustards.
mugs, 1O0-piece decorated dinner
sets are selling at nearly half
price. Bisc figures half price.
Christmas cards and novelties, all
half price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
Twsnty-eITht Houra tn

Twsnty-eight Hours to Atlanta, Ca.
via Rock Island & Peoria railway,
Cincinnati and famous Q. & C. route.
Choice OF trains. Leave Rock Island
at S:O5 q. m. or LAS p. m. Arrive
Atlanta at II m. and 1O:4O n. M.
respectively. Solid vestibuled train
OF Pullman sleepers, dining cars,
etc., via Q. & C. route. Low rates
now in effect on account of Cotton
States exposition. For further in
formation inquire of
& SroCKHoUsE, G. p. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
Wooden and Iron Toys, Etc

Our stock Of wooden toys. iron
toys. tin toys, doll cabs. chairs.
rockers. desks, hobby horses. sho-
fly rockers, high chairs, bedsteads,
cradles. bureaus, ETC., etc., some
OF them we find we have an over
stock Of, and have cut the prices
to close them out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21

cost of such an undertaking might
make it difficult to attempt.
L. II. Thomas-Any Improvement
in the avenues of travel to the lower
end of the county should be encour.
aged.
d. Roy Bowlby-You bet I'm in fol
it. A straight road and wagon
bridge to the lower end of the county
would open up a new avenue to
our merchants and draw here a great
many people who go to Muscatine.
DR.. G. G. Carter-I have not given
the subject great deal of thought,
but it appears to me to be a very
good scheme.
Henry Carse. of Carse & Ohlweile,
~ have always believed we should
improve every means of farmers get
ting into the city. The proposed
bridge would accomplish this.
DR.. &. G. Craig-The plan is 8
good one, If provision can be made
for the cost.
E. H. Guyer-It would be a grand
thing. What we want is free bridges
l don't believe in walling in the
town.
All Avenues Of Travel Should be improved
The suggestion of an improvement,
such as this to the lower end of tn,
county meets with favorable re
Spouse. it will be seen, on ever,
hand; and with it has come from som,
the suggestion that Sixth avenue
should be cut through and improved
to the upper end to afford driv,
away from the railway and street cal
tracks,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21

Has found that her little ones are
improved more by the pleasant laxa-
tive, Syrup of Figs, when in need Of
the'laxative effect of a gentle reme-
dy than by any other, and that it is
more acceptable to them. Children
enjoy it aud it benefits them. The
true remedy. Syrup of Figs. is man.
ufactured by the California Fig
Syrup company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21

The person who disturbed the con.
gregation last Sunday by coughing is
requested to call at NJ. F. Bahnsen's
drug store and get bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar $50 cents) which al.
ways gives relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
Great Christmas Sale,

We are Money-Savers. The great
Money Saving sac to Re continued
for the balance of the week and all
Christmas week. Goods delivered
free. Open every evening until after
Christmas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
For Christmas
Have lust Arrived.

Goods that we imported direct
for our wholesale and retail trade
have just arrived, and as we are
obliged to sell them before Jan. l,
We have cut the prices of great
many holiday presents one-half.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
Women Mako the Best Teacher,

when they are we'll. but being on
their feet and going up and down
stairs cause arrangements, which
undermine strength. patience and
tact. Zoa-Phora cures all such de :
IA ngements. Sold by T. H. Thomas
and Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
Double Jointed Dolls.

A lot Of elegant kid body, double
jointed dolls. something new this
season. Came in late, and we have
marked them very cheap.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
A GROUP OF FASHIONABLE JAPANESE WOMEN

gard to joining Bible class StematZ
was overheard to say: "They must
think us heather Chinese to ask us such
questions.
Her tendencies and opinions were all
for America. At the commencement
at which she took her diploma she
read a remarkable paper entitled
British Policy Toward Japan" 1t
was commented upon by the press at
the time as showing remarkable
prophetic intelligence She thoroughly
understood Englands conservatism and
paid beautiful tribute to Americas
liberallty and friendship
1t seems likely that her prophecy
respecting Japan's ability to force all
the nations of the world to acknowl-
edge her supremacy in not only the
arts and skilled labor but in domestic
and political government is being fast
fulfilled. Through Japan China must
soon give way to civilization, and
when she does who can say that Uncle
Sam has not materially aided in the
result? AS one of his disciples, grounded
methods and policies, Nine. Oyama has
exerted wide influence and undoubt-
eddy helped on the progressive spirit.
Her marriage was arranged by her
brother when she was in America,
and, according to Japanese customs,
she saw her husband but few times
before the nuptial ceremony, and then
in the presence always of both fami-
lies. Her intercourse with her fiance
at these interviews was brief, and
some one has declared she never spoke
a word to him until after the marriage
was consummated The announce
ment of her marriage, received by
many of her friends in this country,
was printed in French on very large
niece of DaDer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
Tho Kangaroo at Bay.

When pursued, the kangaroo. IA
possible, directs his flight toward the
river. If he reaches it he enters,
and, thanks to his great height, is
able to go on foot to depth where
the dogs are obliged to swim. There
he plants himself on his two hind legs
and his tail, and up to his shoulders
in the water he awaits the attack of
the dogs. With his forepaws he
seizes by the head the first dog that
approaches him, and Us he is more
solidly balanced than his assailant he
holds the dogs nose under the water
as long as he can. Unless second
dog speedily comes to the rescue the
first one is sure to be drowned. IL u
companion arrives and by his attacks
on the kangaroo manages to set the
captive free the half-drowned brute Is
glad to regain the shore as quickly as
possible. In this way "a strong and
courageous male kangaroo will hold
its own against twenty or thirty dogs,
drowning some and frightening others,
and the hunter is obliged to intervene
with u bullet. Louis Globe Dem
Ocrat
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
MIXED MATTERS.

There are $50. 900 books n the con.
gressional library.
The name of God is spelled with
four letters in almost every known
language.
The White house has cost the gov
eminent in repairs and maintenance
about SO, 5000
The peacock is found in wild state
in India, Ceylon, Madagascar and
many other parts of Asia and Africa.
The great pelican often has a wing
spread of fifteen feet. The bird itself
sometimes exceeds twenty-five pounds
in weight
Eighteenth century tables and
chairs are very popular in various
parts of England. They are said TO
be made in and shipped from Connec-
ticut.
The houses of parliament occupy
the site of pa lace in which had
lived every monarch from the time of
Edward the confessor to Queen
Elizabeth.
1t is figured that every man, wo-
man and child in the United States,
eats an average of four and half
bushels of wheat year in the form
of bread or breakfast cereals.
When Alexander Melville, a car
penter, died IN New York the other
day his body was laid in a handsome
mahogany casket that the old man
had made for himself at odd moments.
He began its construction three years
ago, and had just finished it.
Parnell Fisher is negro giant of
BridgevIlle, Del. He is 8 feet ~
inches in height and, although spare.
weighs 260 pounds. He can carry
barrel of -four in each hand and re-
CARDS 400 pounds on his shoulder as
light burden. He is married, and his
wife, of the same race, is nearly as
large and strong as himself
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
Restoring Black Lace.

There is no garniture of a woman's
toilet that is more useful and becom-
ing than black lace. A good bit is
always safe investment for if a
little worn or defaced 1t can be made
almost as good as new. Here is an
excellent way to restore black lace:
Make some strong green tea, and
when cold DIP the lace in several
times. When it is dry, pull it out
carefully, wind it around bottle
previously covered with flannel, and
dip it in the following mixture to
stiffen: Two tablespoonfuls of cold
water, two tablespoonfuls of beer,
and one tablesp oonful of eau de
cologne. Keep dipping the lace in it
for about ten minutes, roll in cloth,
and when nearly dry iron gently with
a cool iron, putting paper or muslin
between the lace and iron.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
CAN'T RESIST GREEN GOODS
Tho Easiest "Guys" Are Those who
Think They Know the Game.

Tho Easiest ..Guys" Are Those who
Think They Know the Game.
Mr.. John w. Golf asked one of the
New York gang of green goods swim
dlers. who have fallen into his conf
dence recently, whether it was posi-
BILE, after all that had been printed in
the newspapers, there were any con-
siderable number of men still ready
to believe the story of 1.-THE stolen
treasury plates" and the counterfeit
money that will defy detection.
There used TO be those kind of
fellows, Mr.. Golf" replied the green
goods man, '.but | haven't had any
thing to do with one of them, not for
long time now. For several years
We have been doing business with
lot of men who consider themselves
dead fly mugs, but they are guys all
the same. They have read how the
trick is turned. They know that we
use genuine bank roll at one stage
of the proceedings, and that the box
with the real stuff is before them.
They study the thing out to their own
satisfaction and come down here pre-
pared, so they think, If they once get
their hands on our money, not to let
go without fight.
ut has been found necessary in
late years to add another man to the
crew of the turning joint, whose sole
business it is to prevent these guys
from drawing their guns. They go
up against the game with their eyes
side open. They know that shift of
boxes is to be attempted and they are
going to beat it. 1t is just the same
thing as old, experienced gamblers
going up against 'three-card monte
or the shell game. Either of those
sure things is as good money-maker
to-day as ever, just because there are
always people who think that they
know your business better than you
do.
"The best guys that have come to
New York recently have been hanky-
panky gamblers from the West, who
were going to beat the shift of the
boxes. And have they beat itP Not
yet, Mr.. Golf. No, they as rule be-
lieve that they have beat the shift, and
are in no hurry TO open the box, for
fear that we will be after them. They
are really better meat than the real
old-fashioned guy, who, after giving
out to his neighbors that relative in
large sum OF money, comes down here
and pays $3.50 for brick wrapped up
in brown paper"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10

gently over her books. III 1881 tho
ten years allowed were up, but az
Stematz had entered Vassar college
and required one more year to com
plete her course, she was permitted t.
remain, while all the others were
forced to return.
She was doubtless thus favored be-
cause her brother, who became the
head of the family upon the death of
his father, united his interests with
the successful party. His father hav-
ing been opposed to the present dyn-
asty, his change gave the family
greater prestige. The Yamakanas be-
long to the military class, which ac-
counts for the keen interest in war af-
fairs which Nine oyama displays.
Upon being taxed for her Delinquent
cies in correspondence with her chums
at Vassar, she replied that her hus-
band had forbidden her writing to
America, for she was such little en-
thusiast there was danger she would
reveal state secrets. So her delightful
letters, full of frolic and newsy, have
been discontinued, much to the regret
of her old friends
Her characteristics are those of the
aristocracy. Her features, the olive of
her complexion, the blue black of her
hair, and the fine taper of her fingers
and beautiful nails all betoken blue
blood. Of her hands she was very
proud, and though sister, who was
at st. Petersburg, would send her
most beautiful finger rings when she
was at Vassar, she never wore one.
Her personality was charming. She
had the native joyousness. Always
ready for frolic," the girls of Vassar
said. Extreme courtesy, but full of
fun, and yet reserved. She was quick
to appreciate any "bon mot" and
while Albright student she was not an
unusually deep one.
She spoke with almost no accent, ex-
cept a little lisp when pronouncing the
tn. With her at Vassar for three years
was Singhi Niyi, but they rarely ever
spoke Japanese together, declaring it
was too much trouble. When they
were first interviewed at Vassar in re-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
Oregon's Bold Bandits.

John w. Schultz, president of the
First National bank of Hillsboro, Ore. +,
was held up on a country road recently
by four masked men. They took him
to a clump of brush by the roadside
and having bound him, secured the
keys to the bank and compelled him to
give them the combination to the
vault. Two of the men started
for the bank while the others
remained on guard over Mr..
Schultz. The two men returned
and said they could not get into the
vault and that Mr.. Schultz had given
them the wrong combination. After
considerable parleying and many
threats they started with Mr.. Schultz
for town, but when the outskirts of
the town were reached they turned
him loose and disappeared. There is
evidence that the robbers had been to
the hank, but got nothing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10

1.-The poor woman could only weep
her thanks, but / recollect saying
more than once: We thank you a
thousand times, sir.
1.-The president arose and dismissed
us in u pleasant and cheerful way, but
yet with such kindly feeling sympathy
in word and manner as shall always
gratefully and affectionately remem-
ber."
So ends the story of the condemned
deserter. who, to his credit, ever after
proved a good husband, father, and
citizen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
Cranberry Sauce.

Pour very hot water upon the fruit,
as it will then be easy to pick out the
bad ones. Measure them and put
them into preserving kettle, with
water enough to cover them. Stir
them very often and be careful not to
boil them too fast. Crush the fruit as
it boils with wooden spoon. When
the berries are cru shed, add pint of
fine sugar for every quart of berries,
and allow them to boil gently fifteen
minutes, stirring them almost all the
time. Wet in cold water moulds or
bowls of size to hold sauce enough
for use at one dinner. Many persons
prefer to strain the sauce through a
colander fine enough to keep back the
skins before putting it into the
m oulGS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
The Kettle.

There's many house OF grandeur,
With turret, tower, and dome,
That knows not peace or comfort,
And does not prove home.
do not ask for splendor
To crown my daily lot,
But this 1 ask: a kitchen
Where the kettles always hot
If things are not all shipshape,
/ do not fume or fret
A little clean disorder
Does not my nerve; upset
But one thing is essential
Or seems so to my tn ught
And that's a lily kitchen
Where the kettles always hot
In my Aunt Hattie household,I
Though skies outside are drear,
Though times be dark and trout led,
You'll always find good cheer,
And in her quaint old kitchen,
The very homiest spot,
The kettles always sin ing,
The waters always hot
And II you have headache,
Whate'er the hour may be,
There is no tedious waiting
To get your cup of tea.
don't know how she does it,
Some maIic she has caught,
For the Kitchens cool in summer,
Yet the kettles always hot
Oh, there's naught else so drcary
In any household found
AS cold and sullen kettle
That does not make q sound.
And think that love Is lacking
In the hearts In such n spot,
Or the kettle would be singing
And the water would be hot
Ella Wheeler Wilcox in Youths Companio
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
For Home Nurses.

The trained nurse who finds her
self in sick room where the patient
cannot be disturbed by the sweeping
keeps the carpeted floor wholesome
and free from dust by wiping 1T over
with cloth wrung from warm water,
in which a few drops of ammonia
have been put. Upholstered furni-
ture, if such is in the room, is also
treated in this way, and all dust TAX
en- off without being redistributed
through the atmosphere.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10

civilized "ways and means" upon
China American women, even, may
claim sisterhood with some of the for
ward minds of Japan, for in the very
heart of the active party, lending
thoughtful aid and keen observation,
and doubtless giving wise advice, is
one woman educated by Americas first
college and trained by one of Ameri-
cas- noblest men.
Stematz Yamakana, the wife of
Oyama, Japan's war minister, now in
the field acting as marshal to a divis-
ion of her forces, was educated in
America and was graduated from Vas
sar college in 1882. Her brilliant
career as a student, her fondness for
American customs, and her devotion
to her own country's interests make it
not surprising that she should inspire
those dearest to her with such of her
beliefs as would work for the better
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
In Cases OF Group.

A standard med cal authority says
that the first thing to do for the
child is to put his feet into as hot
mustard water as he can bear, and be
sure that the room is very warm. If
possible put him into hot bath. and
then quickly drying him, put him in
bed between blankets. Even before
putting him in bed give him syrup of
ipecac in teaspoonful doses until he
vomits. For external applications
take two tablespoonsfuls of turpen-
tine and four tablespoonfuls of goose
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10

ment of her country. That she has
had considerable influence at home is
unquestioned by those favored ones
admitted into her society since her re-
turn to Japan.
In 1871 the Japanese government de-
cided to give ten years of American ed
ucation to some of her girls. Stematz
was one of the number She was
visiting brother when the summons
came, and, without being allowed to
see her mother for farewell, she was
packed off with the rest. They came
to California, Stematz entering the
family of Rev. DIR. Leonard Bacon of
New haven. She was but IL years
old, and received her spiritual educa-
lion from the noble divine and his
arming family, while working dill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
st. George Pudding.

One cup each of raisins, suet and
molasses, three cups of flour, one
teaspoonful each of cloves and CHINA
mon, half a teaspoo nful of allspice,
one teaspoonful saleratus, two eggs.
Boil or steam four hours. Serve with
wine sauce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
Beatrice Luncheons.


Beatrice Luncheons.
>, The up-to-data woman follows
closely IN mans footsteps even in
social affairs. A benedict supper has
long been cherished institution
among men as send off for their
masculine friends about to enter
matrimony. Now girls follow suit
with Beatrice luncheon, which one
readily perceives has many possibili-
ties in the way of decorations, etc.
Such an affair was given lately by
half a dozen married women to
bride of the following week needless
to say very popular girl. The
luncheon was held at n clubhouse not
far from the city, whose jollity is
proverbial. 1t was not the conven-
tional thing of which one is wearied
to death-that was one reason why
the clubhouse was selected, as it was
decided that this particular luncheon
should not be display of fine china
and glittering glass, but that the
sparkle should come from the givers,
of the feast, not from the table access
series alone, as is too often the case
in women's luncheons. Everything
was simple in the extreme, the oaken
table, polished to high degree, was
laid with pink Japanese doylies,
one ut each cover; the rolls tied
with broad pink ribbon, and quo
tation card, tied with a knot of the
same, were at every place, and these
quotations, which all bore on the
theme of love, were read before the
guests were seated. Chrysanthemums.
delicately tinted with pink, were the
floral decoration, and at the place of
the guest of honor a huge bunch of
the same flowers in white, suggesting
her bridal bouquet, tied with white
ribbons, on which in gilded letters
were the words, Beatrice luncheon"
and her Christian name. The viands
were eminently substantial, as these
practical women do not advocate ethe-
rial food for loves nourishment. But
the real feast was that of reason.
Would that some of the clever things
that were said could be chronicled,
but the wit flashed and scintillated
too fast for record. And who says
that woman can't make an after
luncheon speech? Anyone who doubts
her ability in that line should have
been present at that affair. Every
woman present gave an original toast,
and two or three made speeches that
Chauncey Depew would not blush to
own. The Beatrice luncheon, given
by such bright women and such
prospective bride, will outlast the
usual period of such fads and will be-
come fixed institution.-Chi
Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10

ties. In club and lobby, home and
street, Japan's characteristics and
Japan's business affairs are discussed
and commented upon and stories told
until Japan seems no longer the fara-
way nation that she is, but only
a sister country lover the way. +"
Women who heretofore scarcely ever
gave thought whether Japan was
civilized or uncivilized, beyond the
pleasure found in her works of art, are
discussing Uncle Sans generous policy
displayed in that treaty some time in
1859 or thereabout, which marked
Japan's first step toward intercourse
with western nations 1t must always
vfake something like this struggle, and
the final coup d'etat, with the fall of
Port Arthur, to rouse feminine inquiry
and curiosity. Japan must have broad
shoulders henceforth to bear the fire
of criticism which is storming down
upon her gentle and courteous self.
Behind all this eagerness to learn of
Japan's affairs there is dot of pride
in the fact that our American pro-
gression may have had something to
do with her determination to force
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-10
salt MackereI Broiied.

Soak the maclSerel tor a while in
lukewarm water; take up and wipe
dry. Dip in melted butter, then in
beaten egg, and roll in bread crumbs.
Broil and serve with lemon juice and
parsley, or maltre d'hotel butter