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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25

.. Vieno, an empoye Of the c r Is P
r company. ana u resident Of davenport for
j. years and a man whose vsraciiy has never
cen qIe-tloned and a sutferer for more than
twenty N.srs with that -"sded disease Caisrfh.
says: IL have bern 81 n.Ter from caiarrh for -
yeas. ! suffered the mot terrible pains. uny
gen raj system gradually run do~n and wa~
just abOu, past ali hone of ever finding relief.
stomach was cadiy affected ana lad IN leave
my work ON an average two days every month.
on sccount Of severe headaches which scco nj any
the disease
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25

We the undersigned heirs of the
late T. j. Davis offer for private sale
his improved farm situated two and
one-half mile northwest of Coal Val
ley and four miles eas. of Milan on
Aug. 10, next. For terms apply to
c. +. Bligh, South Moline. or II.
Schroeder, South Rock Island, or
William Coulter, Rural.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25
"PlNAFORE"iS PRESENTED
Watch Tower Company Gives n Delight
fdi Revival of the Ever Fresh Opera.

Watch Tower Company Gives n Delight
fdi Revival of the Ever Fresh Opern.
Not since the days of the Chicago
church choir company when Jessie
Bartlett Davis and John McWade were
the bright particular stars that illu-
minated the decks of her majesty's
ship. has the ever bright comic opera.
"Pinafore." the gem of Gilbert ~
Sullivan's compositions, received
such delightful presentation as was
given it last evening at Harper's
theatre. The Watch Tower opera
company, which in consequence of
the unfavorable condition of the
elements gave the opera there in
stead of at the Tower open air thea
tire. won the welt deserved plaudi:s
9; the appreciative audience present.
One never tires Of hearing Pima
fore" if it be properly rendered. and
hence the revival of last evening
was hailed with peculiar delight.
Everyone OF the captivating airs and
every chorus was given with charm
ing effect, and repeated encores
attested the enthusiastic approba
ton CT the more notable efforts.
Miss Darlington, Miss Carey, Harry
Alien, George Herbert and Harry
Davies were all thus deservedly
favored. Manager 4. ID. Mackay has
indeed shown exceptional judgment
in the formation OF the company
which constitutes this season the
best attraction that has ever APP
peared at the Watch Tower. The
company presented "Pinafore" for
matinee at the Tower theatre this
afternoon; it will be repeated this
Fevening, tomorrow evening and sew.
eral nights next week. when another
opera will be substituted. The COM
|, pany is at present cast as follows:
The Right Hon. Sir Joseph Porter. First
Lord OF the Admiralty George Herbert
Capt. Corcoran, Commanding II. NJ 5. Pin
alorc. ftltfS AMER
Ralph Racii>traw. Able Seaman. Harry Dayie,
? Dick beadeye. Able Seaman -. Henry Eogc
Bob Beckett, Carpenters Mate -. Tim % f-ieI
Tom Tucker. Midshiomi,e +. G. Shac'ei
9 Sergeant OF Marines. ....----.....W w. &. Jones
1 Josephine, the Captains Daughter .......
.......----...--....-....... Mary Darlington
: Hebe. Sir Joscph's First Cousin Myrtle Van.
Little Enttcrcup. Portsmouth, Bumboat
I W oman Frances iFey
First Lords Sisters. bis Cousins his Aunts
Sailor, Marines. etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25
OUR BOYS IN BLUE.
Company A Off on Its Annual
Outing
WEEK AT CAMP LINCOLN

Delegation of Rock Islsud's Young De-
RaIment Leave on a Special Train Over
the Burlington for Spring field.
Our soldier boys are off to attend
the annual brigade encampmont at
Springfield. The First and Second
regiments will compose the party
this season which means a crowd Of
rifle bearers about twice the proper
ton of last year. when it was~but q
regimental encampment.
All the members of Company A,
with but few exceptions. we're on
hand, dressed in their military gar
ments when the special Burlington
train pulled away toward Camp
Lincoln about 10 o'clock last
light. The company roster, nearly
all of whom went. is appended:
Capts;n-John McConochie.
Lieutenants William McConochie,
Luke Hemenway.
Orderly Sergeant-George Flood.
Sergeants- Bear, A. Roe, E.
Dunavin.
Corporals-J. W. Larson, Z Nc
Conochie, James Mott, Albert Zeis.
Privates-O. l.. Anderson, ". F.
Bleuer. John Berry, Charles Cool,
f. Cameron. II. Coyne. Ed Clemins.
A. Christensen, IL. Christensen.
Walter Cox, Van Coleman, Robert
Bunker, William DaHavia. Elmo
Dunavin, A. DIETRICH, Gilbert Golf,
George Hobart, Howard johnson, w.
kellerstrass. Frank Means. A. Nc
Kinstrv, G. f. Reefsnider, Mont Rob
inson, Charles Ruge. Ben Sears, W.
S-iltz. Joseph Turner. j. w. White,
Leo Widney. John Wanglip, Frank
Quayle, William Campbell, Arthu,
Swanson, Christie Ladders. Fred
Druck miller and Thomas Church.
Trim Appearance.
The company, headed by the drum
corps, presented trim and com
manding appearance enroute to the
train. and it is due them to say that
Rock Islands soldier boys are en-
titled to a position near the front
. The company is accompanied by Ma
W. L. Channon, Color Sergeant w
, T. Stafford and Chief Bugler Thoma.
!, Flynn. The drum corps is composed
of William Campbell, Christie Lid
ders, Thomas Church, Arthur Swan
| sou and Fred Druck miller.
Company A was joined by Com
pany at Moline and by other dele
: cations along the road to Springfield
/ The Rock Island boys will start fol
, home next Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25

the Rock ISL
and. is the
survivor. 1t
happened II
years ago
Nov. 90, 1879.
a n d Frank
was q fireman
then. In fact,
he was just
beginning to
railroad, hav-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25
50 Per Month
A VETERAN OF THE c. A. RS
tment, including all Medicines

Opinion of the New Treatment of Disease Con-
iTacted While In the Army
j. n. Davis, all employe Of the roetoffce de-
Ia'tm. Mt, Davenport, lows, eaye: For period
OF more than thirty Years I have been d. cad
iul rnrerer Ton catarrh. 10 sneh an ex-
irnt that IL has almost incapacitstsd me from nv
duty About Two weeks ago I was induced 10
put nv case IN the hands Of Dire. fork
a Crawford. After giving their medicine aud
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25
Mrs. n. Shenpard room .

Mrs. n. Sheppard, room "a Edling
block, Omaha, Neb., writes: IL have
had constipation for long time and
l also had case of internal hemorr-
holds (eiles) from which / suffered
untold pain. Your DIR. Rays Reno
vator has entirely cured me-" Sold
BY druggists st % cents and 81. See
advt. L. II. Thomas, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25

ando xonisr sof
oil pure
fwy mtn b htriesau pardr
tina be cen y n ecnces
III t hal rc ct Tn tTref
Their N
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25

Is your baby sick? II 81 use my
bottle milk. The best. No flies or
dirt. Delivered a. your house every
morning and evening.
JOHN EVANS.
On Nineteenth street between First
and Second avenues.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
,,a,,,.d ~ $4,000. but since then they
have been scattered far and wide.
A 1900 LACE FAN.

Mr.. John Jacob Aston has Venetian
roae point lace fan purchased last iaii AZ
the sale OF famous collection Tor si'oV.
IN may not be the most expensive ran IN
the world, but there are few which COST
more. The sticks are OF mother OF pearl
with a delicate tracery in gold IL Is
need ess TO say that this fan IS seldom
used. for IN the brushes which character
ize the average society function II would
probably be smashed 10 flinders, ana the
gauzy lace torn into shreds.
The eccentric Queen OF Belgium mas
n lace gown which cost n fabulous sum.
1t is said to contain sixty yards or race
of various widths. Some wiidly-ihasf
native people. In writing OF TINS gown
have placed its cost at N,WO,Vo When
the value Of laces Is being considerea
there IS wide field for error 81
hand. At the utmost the lace gown o.
Belgium's Queen could hardly nave cos.
more than $4,000. and one half OF tha'
sum might cover the total.
The collection of Mrs. Hicks-Lord
Is said to contain the famous point ae
prussels shawl once owned by Eugene.
Mrs. Hicks-Lord keeps all OF her urea
sures locked I'D in the vaults or safe-
deposit company. and, as she never
goes into society nowadays. II Is ar
ficult TO name her possessions with any
degree OF accuracy. This shawl has peeh
valued at $4,000. Eighty experts worked on
IL for year, and the Empress buseh, ~
wore It but three times. since then !"
has never been worn.
Mrs William X. Vanderbilt owns some
fine bits OF point d'Alenccn, one OF inc
cos,liost laces in the world. The rea-
son OF the great cost is due, OF COURSE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
A Leaf Dinner.

When flowers are costly pretty din
ner table decoration may be had by using
smilax, laurel. or asparagus vine made
into wreaths and tied with violet. scarlet,
or pink satin ribbon. These wreaths
may be placed at the four corners OF
the table. inside the covers. or laid
around candelabra placed in the centre.
at the corners or at each end. or they
may be used at two corners, diagonally,
with vases OF suitable flowers viOlets
or carnations, in the two other corners.
IL violet ribbon Is used have the dishes
for bonbons filed with crys iized vlolets
and mint leaves; II pink. rose petals and
mint leaves. Candles with white shades
are prettier with violet and green, than
those Of a color. as the light through
violet or green Is not becoming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
For Summer FriIi..

Your pretty rufile scarfs and curtains
can be made now al your leisure. and
laid away until the time they are needed
Speaking OF laying away things reminds
me of how very useful a thing a long
box with a hinged cover Is in every house
hod. This box, II cushioned and covered
PRETTY. Is not an Objectionable object
in the dainticst and most artistic Of rooms.
1t is invaluable as a place TO put away
new, light articles that one has made and
wishes TO keep perfectly free from wrin-
kles.
The pretty little, delicate-colored ging-
ham frocks can rest here until the winter
clothes are all done with and put away
and as many other RULED and fluffy
things as one may desire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

What is It that makes the daughters
OF Eve admire snakeskin? one would
think that they would want 70 get as Tar
away from 1t as possible; but, on the
contrary. every woman who can AFFORD
IL, is wearing snakeskin somewhere about
her person. Bags and purses, card-case5
and belts, the backs Of gift-books, toilet
accessories, and everything else that
woman can get covered with snahesKin
goes. The skin has come TO cost as iiiucn
as Russia leather. and snake farms" are
now much more valuable as revenue pro-
ducers than wheat farms 1t is worthy OF
note that no woman Of the swell set mas
yet taken to wearing tanned rattler
hide around her lat, as the Mex.cans do.
but that will probably be the beginning OF
the end of not very pretty fashion al
best The skin takes high POLISH ana
is as durable as alligator skin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

Very few of the skating costumes seen
an the ice have any more than fur
collar around the neck. Here is pretty
suit which came out with the January
cold SNAP. that froZe toes and noses
so regardless about a week ago: 1t Is
made Of brown cloth with an eight-inch
strip of Corsican fox around the bottom:
On the right of the skirt are four metal
buttons s'mulating a fastening. The fur
collar Is adorned with tails. and the
Astrachan toque has an aigrette and
chou OF cherry colored satin, which gives
lust the bright touch that Is necessary
IN a winter costume. But when all is
said and done, and though one may have
the prettiest costume in the world, II
one have not grace and good health one
cannot hope to look attractive on skates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
RICH AND RARELACES
FsY Women Can Afford 10 Collect
Them.
$4,000 LACE
GOWN.
The vanderbiIts and Astors own inc
Rarest Pieces I'm This Country
Mrs. Hicks-Lord's Trehs"res
toria's Collection.
Correspondence of the Dispatch)


NEW YORK, February s.-once In
,.,,Ie a b,t Of Information leaks out in
unusual channels which calls attention
20 a fact that is generally forgotten
or ignored. The other day burglars blew
open the safe Of an uptown modiste ana
stole something. There was nothing
remarkable about that. for it Is habit
burglars have. But 1t happened that
they got into the safe for the particu-
lar purpose of stealing six yards or
lace. Now, why burglars should go to
all that trouble and run all that risk
for the sake Of six yards OF lace seems on
the surface deep mystery.
When the theft was reported at head
quarters the reason was made plain. The
little bit of lace was worth more than
fifty times its weight in gold. Twenty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
The End OF Ribbon Novelties.

Some Of the newest ribbons are stin,
with real silver ana gold thread, and have
heavy designs ia velvet thrown upon
them In exquisite perfection OF cOlOrlng.
And they cost Whew! Then. what would
you think Of a bright purple taifeta rib
bon. with pretty pink apple blossoms
forming a stripe through 1t, or a brilliant
yellow with punches Of cherries tied
With pale green dotting its length; or
white velvet ribbon, with inlet punches Of
pink roses, brocaded In satin? AL these
lancies in sash and narrow ribbons you
can find on the counters Of the shops
They don't stand out where the com
mon herd" can handle and pr.ce. Not
much. They are behind closed doors"
and when madame comes along and wants
something particularly elegant In ribbon
garnture they are brought forth and
shown under the glare Of gasllght, so
that she may know exactly what the
effect will be when she wears them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
VALENTINE WONDERS
Hearts, Darts, and Cupid Pushed Into
The Shade.
SILVER AND GOLD REIGN.
Jewellers Art Taxed 10 the Utmost
10 Provide Noveltics-What the
Swell Man sends-FlOwers Are
EavOrites.
REIGN.
SILVER AND

Correspondence Of the Dlspatch.)
NEW YORK, February S.-For more
than sixteen hundred years the month of
February has brought the feast of good
st. Valentine. Never since the year go,
when the feast-day was named, has there
been any kind approaching in costliness
and novelty the valentines of 1896. Hand
painted satin and real lace-trimmed
hearts and darts and Cupid's bows will
not suit the requirements of the modern
lover, for maidens these days are scorn-
ful OF the airy. fairy daintiness Of the
danes Of "aud lang syne."
A thoroughly up-to-date valentine which
is on exhibition at the leading silver
smiths on Broadway, is bicycle. And
what bicycle II Isl Wheels, handles,
and framework Of exquisteiy wrought
solid silver. The tires. of course are OF
rubber, and the seat is OF soft brown
leather. almost covered with a cleaning
fret work of silver
To unframed eyes the GROWING glory of
all this magnficence was the bicycle
lantern. made Of silver IN the quaintest
shape, and rich with Jeweled glass in
gold and ruby and sapphire blue II was
said that this. the costliest bicycle in the
world, had been mace 10 o'der Tor John
Jacob Astor and was TO be- sen, as a
valentine TO his pretty young wife. Mrs.
Astor has so many of the good things
OF this world that her devoted husband
spends much of his time In dev.slng
novelties for her. and this wonderful
bicycle is the result OF long study and
much planning.
DIAMOND-EYED MINK.
What seemed to be simply an exquisite
neck-scarf Of mink in a long white satin
box, proved TO be the most costly ar
rangement for the throat in the whole
OF New York city. Where the eyes of the
little animal should CLEAN out soft and
bright were two magnificent solitaire
diamonds securely fastened in an invisible
setting of gold.
The pretty debutante about whose soft
white throat this quaint valentine is to be
fastened has red brown hair and eyes as
near the same shade as II is possible for
eyes TO be. All OF this was considered 10y
the young fellow who Is going to foot the
bin for this 500 valentine, when he or
dered the red-brown fur made up In such
,ostly fashion.
AFFECTIONS DEPTH
Think OF the depth OF affection and the
ength OF the pocket-book which would
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
For VaIentine's-Day.

Drank DemDster Sherman. In February
Ladies Home JournaL)
What though the skies be cold and era,
And winds be wild and shrill,
Loves messenger shall find dis way
Across the vale and hill:
For sunlight he shall have your face,
For starS-tw0 eyes that shine
Where my heart has its dwelling place
Your own. dear Nalentine
He turns to neither left nor right
But straight ahead he goes:
His guide Is Hope. whose footstep light
The surest pathway knows:
He bears my message in his scrip,
a song whose every line
Shall turn 70 music on your lip,
Ny own dear Nalentinel
Oh. when you hear his eager knock
Upon the door begin,
Make haste 10 lift the heavy lock
And bid young Cupid in.
Glad then shall CLEAN the skies above,
And glad this heart OF mine.
To be at last with her ] love
With you, dear Valentino
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

stretchers, shoe-horns, powder. cream. and
bonbon-boxes Of varying sizes. three sets
of scissor. and a complete assortment OF
manicure implements.
The browning glory of the box was the
large hand Mirror and the fat heart
shaped pin-cushion OF pink velvet set IN
a framework Of silver. The handsome
young yachtsman, Howard Gould, ordered
this rich valentine, but for whom it was
intended much studying of the Intricate
MONOGRAM would not pive a hint TO the
many persons who crowded the Broadway
window in order TO peep at the lovely
things and speculate as to the uses OF
each one of the elitterng articles.
A favorite valentine this year VIII be
hat-pin. All of the society girls are
making collections Of these useful little
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

The constant demand for new covers
for the muiutudinous pillows which now
adays infest ones home. adding greatly
to ones comfort thereby. Is a problem TO
the housewife with slender means. A
charming one was recently made with
some bits Of furniture plush OF a golden
brown shape with Turkish Saline In ecru.
The pieces were all cut into triangles.
stitched on a machine. the seams pressed
open and appliqued with japanese gold
thread. On each triangle was outlined
with Asiatic Roman floss in self-tones
an irregular Oriental design, copied from
an Indian rug. A ruiile OF golden brown
brccaded silk. the best part OF an old
dress, finished this pillow. which was
octagonal In shape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

to the amount Of intricate labor required.
First. the design is drawn by an artist,
and then engraved on a copper plate
from which it is printed on long strips
OF parchment. Pieces OF linen are at
tached to the parchment, and the pattern
is traced with thread. The ground net
ting Of the lace is then worked out.
More than twenty experienced hands are
required TO do their several kinds Of
work before the tiniest bit Of point
d AlencOn can be produced. Some OF this
lace has brought as much as S1G00 a
yard, but this is an exceptionally high
price.
IL can be seen from this that the fad
of lace-collecting is q most costly one,
and possible only to those who have a
linhtless income.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

Some find it hard to choose between the
null or cambria petticoats and those made
entirely OF silk. \ compromise which was
pretty enough for a ball gown was pink
silk with a yelling OF tucked white null
and lace. Both the elk and the null
skirts run up 10 fabulous prices and the
cheapest are hardly to be had at less
than S. The plain silk skirts have a
hounce, with several rows OF wire cord
Ing to stiffen them, and these are really
more useful than those made of null,
which are so, fine and soft that nobody
would think Of starching them enough 10
i'll out the present dress skirt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

chocolates and crystalized fruits nave
the most exquisite receptac;es. Vases OF
wonderful shapes and exquisite coiorings,
each ornamented with medaihoh
portrait OF some famous besuty-iIouise
OF Prussia being the most fayored-ate
chosen by the valentine-senders, ana or
dered TO be filed TO overlooking with the
sweetmeats most affected by the fair one
OF his dreams. One beautiful vase OF
ruby -coiored glass had a carrying Capacity
Of twenty pounds Of CANDY. 50 1t may
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
A To1,cuING PHOTo-HOLDER.

A TOUCHING PHOrO-HOLDEh.
readily be seen that the cost Of these
valentines compares fayorably with the
Other two
Are there no valentines for the men
folks? or course. there are, and IA
abundance There are opera-glasses tiny
enough to 1T into the vest-pOcket. travel
lng-pocket jewery-cases, which look like
a regulation pocket-bOok. but which open
10 show places where scarfpins, sleeve
buttons, and other valuables may be
safely stored; there are silver-cases for
playing-cards. with a beautifully enamel
led queen OF hearts forming the cover.
and for those who wish 10 bs truly mag
nihcent there are solid-god shoe-horns
and hat and clothing brushes set In the
same rich MEAL
st. Valentine 's-Day is essentially
feasi-day for the womenkind Of creation.
and most Of their mail has Miss" begin
ming the address. II Uncls Sans letter
carriers are to be believed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
The Large sleeves.

Fashionable designers and modlstes
both here and abroad. are slowly, but
very surely, varying the contour and ar
rangement OF dress sleeves without
making any radical change In their gene
raj effect. Punfs there are still. but hey
are smaller, and in dropping pear shape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
For YOur Laundress TO Heed.

Nice handkerchiefs should not be roned.
When rinsed. pass them through a wiring
err. after they have been folded
in a fine towel Spread on a sheet Of
glass "a clean handicapped table, II
that abomination is left In the household.
answers, and smooth till every wrinkle
is out. The linen or muslin will cling
to the marble or glass. and dry with that
finish that is on the fine. unstarched
kerchiefs just from the shops
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
And Now the Big Theatre-NfuR.

The fancy for carrying huge decora-
tive nuns to the theatre and other
places Of amusement where these dainty
wraps are appropriately worn is a pretty
one. These nuns usually are decorated
in harmony with the wrap, though huge
ones Of plain fur. and often floral ones.
are seen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
For Starving Cats.

The Duchess OF Bedford has become a
patroness OF the Dublin Home for Starry
ing ana Forsaken Cats. and has sent a
check for g in aid Of the work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

To cure a cold In one day take Laxative
Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists re-
fund the money II II fails to cure CSC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

BELT CLASP.
Jewel valentine and while II Is much
more poetic. II does not give as much
pleasure for the flowers perish so quickly.
while the jewel Is Joy forever.
THE CoNFECTIoNER'S VALENTINE.
There Is a third valentine known as
the confectioners valentine. and II Is the
most popular OF them all This year the