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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18

Sabsl, mayor of Versailles and master of
the palace, committed suicide because Of
her hopeless love for Dc Mnupin
These intrigues were notorious and in
ccssant. The consequence was duel after
duel, In all Of which this remarkable I'M
postor came cut victorious, till at length
even the bravest feared to face his invinci-
BILE sword.
Gauticr, in his historical story, says tina.
Mile. do Maupin's startling career In
Paris lasted only six months. As matter
OF fact, from her first appearance ut tho
age OF IS till the day her life went out, six
years clapsed-six years in which she lived
a century.
After being in Paris for nearly q year
she paid visit to her estate, only to dis
appoint the old servants, who were devoted
to her and hoped she would remain.
The strong reason for her return TO Paris
was the friendship she had formed for a
young and handsome artist named Philippe
Cassimir. In this case nature asserted
herself In n most striking way.
Cassimir believed TINT his fascinating
friend, Louis de Maupin, was u man, and
yet no confessed 60 himself that never be-
fore had man or woman affected him in
the same way. In the presence Of Louis
this power of fascination did not influence
him. The two would sit in tho studio,
smoking, drinking wine and exchanging
stories of love and adventure with their
top boots on the table or mantelpiecc.
But when Cassimir was alone, tho face.
voice and manner of his friend haunted
him, and he could not account for the ir-
rcsisttblc yearninG he had to be in the
young mans Company.
This went on far more than q year, ard
Philippe CassiInir's friends noticed that
he was fading away, and learning that hc
was In state Of decline, they advised him
TO go to q warmer climate Before doing
this he decided to consult with De Maupin.
who had now become essential to his ey-
eryday life.
WHIT and we shall talk it over" said
Dc Maupin. Meanwhile come to the pri-
vate theatricals tonight and hear me play.
take two parts-one that of a young wo-
man, the other that OF gallant
Louis tie Maupin had developed liking
for literature and n talent for dramatic
representation that added to his-or her
popularity. The artist was present at the
performance. He watched his friend with
the greatest interest-an interest that be-
came q painful anxiety when the change
Of character came.
The study of the human form had been
an essential part Of his art training. Il
have made a discovery tonight, ~ be said
to Louis when they were back At the
studio. If have not, then God pity me,
for must be insane
What is it!" asked De Maupin, show
Ing excitement and trembling for the first
time.
"You are . woman-a beautiful, love-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18

blast his life. Tho child was n boy and
his namc was Louis. and from this opinion
there was no changing Henri de Maupin.
II Is said that the husbands unreasoning
pcrsistcncy prcyed upon the health Of his
wife and fastened her death.
Sole guardian Of his bright and beauti-
full child and surrounded by menials eager
TO obey his orders and encourage his wild
whims, the noblemnn devoted his life to
the education Of Louis"
My heir shall be tho most accomplished
cavalier In France" said the father to the
old cure. who In vain tried to advise with
him. when am gone, Louis will be
tho Vicomte do Mnurin, and IL the ban
ncr OF the flcur dc lis needs defender he
shall be the first and greatest
From tho very first the education Of this
strangely placed child was of a military
and masculine character. The old mans
strange dclus.on. II not actually oncour-
aged. certainly was not opposed by those
with whom hc came into contact. Tho
little one was barely able TO walk when it
was Cited out In n military uniform, and
from her first lisping she spoke Of herself
and regarded herself ms boy.
Mentally tho girl was wonderfully
bright. Unlike most girls, she cared moth.
ing for dolls. Her toys were swords,
trumpots and drums, and before she had
entered her teens she was M expert fenoer
and skilled with the pistol. Her father
kept girls away from her, and boys were
only permitted to visit the chateau dc
Maupin, when he offered prizes for fenc.
Ing. shooting and riding, all Of which were
taken by this strange girl
When Louise was IL, her father died,
leaving her n competency and sonting In
his will that Louis must enter the army
when he became Is.
Now comes the startling phase Of this
woman's character for she was now a
woman Up To this time she had always
dressed and acted rs q man. Years before
she had discovered her father {, hallucina-
ton, but, pleased with the greater freedom
the assumed sex gave her. she lent herself
willingly to the fraud. Naturally robust,
though only about feet inches In
height, her outdoor exercise and virile
mode Of life gave her a strength and grace
that were phenomenal. She was not only
expert with weapons Of war and the most
daring rider In Picardy, but her physical
strength was Qruater than that Of most
young men Of i've and twenty.
Now that her father was dead and she
was her own mistress, or IL may be mas
ter, the servants hoped her good sense
would assert itself and that she would as
sumo her proper attire and position. But
the years OF masculine training and mas
culine freedom had told ON her character,
and she was not willing to sacrifice her
liberty to social demands or formal prupri-
cites.
She studied hard for Q year after hef
father's death, but IL was NOT 70 fls hszssH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18

f,r tho jnti.,a M x,ovv,onho,6 hut ro%hs.e
81 ,,,n,,fs. horsa,, ,h" t,,,ar Co. ,ho -, ~
- .,,.a.,.,.".., IL. - -. ~, =
on ~. y. so,io'. s'""'' WHICH Blu ''"" W.
''".0 ~ i'""
henrl :c Mnupln mao oioppea OUT OF inc
WITH Icou,ico''on ou.sl"e tne ru1ai us
,lic. "ncrc nc was Muster. 90 when onc
uay n"nusoH'e youth appeared at the
court ana introduced nimseif as LOUIS,
vicomte 10 Maup'h' nc was acccp.eo
Iol VIVA, ne replesenteo ni"sen 20 ~
aLu' as 'nS nalnc was an olu anu iIius'i !.
ous one' .he ea'ons "nu uF"wine roons cI
.ne e.,'e were open a. the aPp.oach Oh inc
oo.iu,ess pu. fascinating ca'a"er.
Anu no" peenn series OF adventures
quite as rehiarkaoica Us anytnng recorded IN
inc pages Oh tne Araoiah Nishts. LOUIS
ue Maupin plunged ut once INTO INC swu.-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18

able woman, and not beast Of a manr
cried tho desperate artist.
De Maupin examined the door, drew
down tho curtains. Then, coming back
and knceling before him, shc said: Eyes
am q woman. Hero is the story OF my
Life, and I tell 1t to you because ! love
you.
And rising from her knees to q scat on
his, she laid her head on his breast and
with her tears poured out the story of her
strange life. Honorable man that Philippe
Cassimir was, no proposed to make Mile.
de Maupin his wife, but her free, lawless
life had made her Indifferent to tho legal
obligation which society, for Its own pro-
lection, demands as the fnal act Of such
IN attachment.
IT am ready to be yonr wife before high
heaven, but I do not propose to be bound
by a law that Is violated when love dies,
but which is unnecessary whero love
lives" she said Her forcc of character
and tho blind force of Cassimir's unrea-
soning love overcame his scruples, and for
about a year they lived rs husband and
wife. But as Louis still dressed and acted
as Q man before the world the secret for
the time was known only to tho two.
Meanwhile Louis nado love to women,
WnACA cACltCu liz JcdIousy ou tue uHtiSt >
part, and caroused with men, which drove
him wild, and soon sent him to his grave.
The facts Of this narrative are taken largely
from memoir Of the artist, published by
his granddaughter in London 90 years ago,
and which gave Gautier his suggestion for
the startling story Mile. dc Maupin."
Instead exchanging her life tho death of
her lover seemed to give an impulse to tho
lOvemaking, gambling and wild excuses
Of Louis do Maupin. The fact that boards
were not worn ut tho time aided tho deccp-
tion, but why she should persist in max
ing lovo to her own sex is as inexplicabic
as is their wild love for her.
When Louise do Maupin was 24 years of
age, although she then looked like hand
some youth of 10, she won the warm at,
tention, If not the love, of the beautiful
young wife of Lord Cavendish, an attachc
Of the English embassy to Paris.
A duel followed, in which both were Sc
verely wounded Louise do Maupin at
once started for her homo in Picardy,
feeling that the end had como. Three
weeks after tho encounter she died from
the effects Of gnnGreno. Greater adven-
turesses there have been, but never one
moro unique. ALFRED r. CALHOUN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18

ONCE Corner Eighteenth stree
and Second Avenue, second floor.
Telephone No. LOAF.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18

teachers, clerks and other sufferers Of
Of both sexes. just read this letter:
"I think It Is my duty to tell what
Hoods sarsaparilla has done for me and
my family. Twoyears ago was in q weak,
nervous condition and had dreadful pal.
pitations or jumping Of my heart, fol-
lowed by sinking spells, which would last
for several minutes. Sometimes 1t would
seem as though I would never come out
OF them. I was treated by tho best physi-
clans, but only for n little time did they
help me. ] seemed 10 be growing worse
instead OF better. ] would often seem
hungry, but when ate, no matter how
little, II would cause inc such misery that
I was often wicked enough to wish my.
self dead. had that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18
MAN FRIDAYS TRAVELS.
He Truncics q Wheelbarrow Across tn
Continent For the Second Time.


Continent For the Second Time.
Man Friday, as he persists in calling
himself. trundled his wheelbarrow into
Oakland, CAL, the other day, after having
travelled 2, 500 miles, pushing his barrow
before him.
II am nearly ut my journey s end now, +"
said the old man. This is tho second
time that have made the trip with bar
row, and If live long enough will make
1t again.
my name?" he asked, with q little
smile. Cali me what shall always sign
myself-Man Friday. No one will ever
get any other name from me. When I
die, that will be placed over my grave. l
left Chicago on the 9Th of last August,
and after nearly ten months travelling I
have once more como back to San Fran
cisco In exactly tho same way that I ar
rived in 1850. trundled q wheelbarrow
across the continent at that time, and I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18
Neak

Worn out, nervous women, receive
criticism where they should have
sympathy. They cannot help being
nervous, IL their blood is impure.
d When the blood fails to feed the
nerves upon proper nourishmcnt what
can you expect but nervous prostra-
ton, debility and nervous headaches?
II the cause is found in impure blood,
the cure must be in making the blood
pure. This Is Just what Hoods Sarsa-
parilla does, and il has proved the true
nerve tonic because it il the true blood
purifier, and the solacc, comfort and
defender Of thousands Of housewives,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18
1ired

ianguid, all-gone feeling and suffered aw-
ful distress In my stomach. had given
up oil hopes Of ever being well, when
my mother wished me to try Hoods
sarsaparilla. I consented, to please her,
and before had taken the whole Of one
bottle could see ! was improving, and
soon was indeed very much better. Its
effects have been truly wonderful and
hope this letter may be the means OF help
ing other suffering men and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18
BATH lO0n!

baths Of all kinds, including
turkish, plain, shampoo. slso-
trio. slscsro-therpal. etc.. may
be obtained ct the SaEitariUm
Bath Rooms. on the arst floor Of
abe Harper House.
Rooms UpES.
For Lad!ss-Eron . Q. III. to
u m. on week days For Con.
flcmen--From . p. IN. to ~ Pm.
on week days On Sundays the
rooms will be open from .. m.
TO III q. a.. for Genslemen only.
Electric and Eiectro-thertn.l
baths may be obtained .; any
time daring basiness hours.
Gymnasium conasctsd with ba'
rnoris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-18

MAN FRIDAY REsCUING THE OWENS FAMILY.
have done it again. I dressed this time
just exactly as did then, but was more
lonesome on this trip than was urea my
first, for the old emigrant trail is almost
entirely deserted.
ION my first trip I overlook Mrs.
Owens in the Humboldt desert in Nevada
She WIS lying In the h0t sand with % littlo
2-year-old child in her arms and another
by her side aged IL. Her husband had
died few days before, and their oxen had
given out after many attempts toe get
ahead. Just as reached them q mule team
passed by without Offering any aid This
nerved me to make an effort After giving
the widow and her little child all the
water had I placed them on my barrow
and struggled along, being scarcely able
to go more than two or three stops before
was Obliged to stop and rest. was rot
long engaged in this effort ere I met a
generous man who kindly took them on
his wagon and carried them over the
1reary waste.
II have had TO exciting experiences
upon this trip. 1t has taken me very neeh
longer than had expected. am not quito
As spry as was in the old days. ] shall
make the trip again ii live"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21
EVENTS OF TOMORROW
Will be Momentous Occasion Among
Republicans.

Tomorrow, while national holi-
day, being the birthday anniversary
OF the father of his country, and viii
be generally observed by the closing
Of banks, etc., it will be to the repub-
leans of the Tenth congressional
district an event of even greater
magnitude. politically speaking, than
il is to the nation. The patriotic
significance OF the day will pale be-
fore the gathering of Tenth district
republicans, who will assemble dur
ing the day at the Harper and in the
evening about the banquet board at
Industrial hall. The first of the dis
tinguished visitors will arrive to-
night in the person of DR.. Joseph
Robbins. of Quincy, who aspires to
the republican gubernatorial nomi-
nation. which has been given to Tan
ner. The latter was entreated by
local admirers to be present, but
since the event of a week ago in the
Cook county republican convention
he did not think it worth his while.
He knows that outlying counties
will fall in after Cook county for the
Tanner Hertz machine manipulated
program.
In the morning at IL o'clock Cor as
soon after that hour as posi-
bie) to use the language of Chairman
Emerich. the congressional commit
tee is to Assem- bic at the Harper &c
fix the time aud place of holding the
congressional convention. Stimuli
taneoosly the epublican editoria
association of the Tenth district is tt
meet also at the Harper.
In the afternoon the prohibition
| county convention is slated to b,
| held ut the court house.
In the evening the Lincoln club:
banquet and love feast is to bt
spread at Industrial hall. Doc
Robbins. of Quincy; Horace Clark, Of
Nation; Col. Rankin, of Monmouth
and Messrs. j. W. Bollinger anC
Julius fischer, of Davenport, are tt
deliver addresses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21

The Pleasant Hum of Brisk Selling Pervades Every
Nook and Corner Of Our Store the Logical
Result of Our Successful Efforts
at Underseling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21
PLANTING THEPIER
Rock Island Council and F. P.
Blair Out Locating.
TIE LOWER BRIDGE LANDING.

The Rosx Island Site to b Near the
Foot Of Seventh street-An Plans Being
Theoretically Pushed and Active Opera
lions Apt to Begin Next Week.
The Rock Island city council Laet
at the city hall this afternoon and ac-
companied by the mayor, City Clerk
Huesing. city engineer aud other ctii-
Gals, have gone to the lower end o.
the city to make a careful survey,
with f. P. Blair. of the Davenport &
Rock Island Bridge and Terminal
company, of the river front with a
view to locating the pier which is to
support the Rock Island shore abut-
ment span. While the commission
will take the matter into the
most careful consideration. it is
pretty well determined that the land
ing will be located near the foot
of Seventh street. The prospects
are that the Iowa shore span
will be further west in Davenport
than originally contemplated, some
where east of the Glucose works.
Prospects for Beginning Construction.
Mr.. Blair has just returned from
Chicago, where he went after the
meeting the Rock Island council
Monday night, and he expects to go
to St. Louis this evening. The prep
arations for the commencement of
work on the new bridge are keeping
him very busy these days. One set
OF plans is in the hands OF the stone
men at Stone City. SO that they can
have their material ready as soon as
it is wanted. The advance force of
Carriers men is expected next week,
so says Me-. Blair. Their tools and
machinery are said to be on the way
here from st. Louis now, and may
arrive any day. Altogether, every
encouragement is given 10 the pub
lie to believe that active work will
soon be in progress, and that ere
another winter has rolled around the
| structure, it will be well along to-
ward completion, with the draw
span alone to be built while the river
is closed to navigation next winter.
The preliminary details are being
rapidly cleared up so that there will
be no bitches or delays, after work
is actively commenced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF.


Back Number of Paper Reviewing Cuban
Conditions as they E1ist Today
A constant reader of THE ARGUS
residing IN South Rock Island has
brought to this office a copy of THE
Argos published April %. 1859. in
which the burden of the telegraphic
intelligence is the news OF the reoel-
lion then prevailing in Cuba, in which
there are rumors of wars and other
disturbances in England and France
The coincidence is hat the same gem
eral conditions prevailing abroad
then, exist today. The spirit of un-
rest in Europe is indicated. The
headings of the telegraphic budget
reflect the events OF the day in the
following manner: ..Rumors of APP
preaching War;" France and Eng
land win Oppose the Annexation of
Cuba" Opinions of the English
Press on the Cuban Rebellion"
..Spain Putting Forth Vigorous Ell
forts;" IAN Active Campaign CON-
mencing," etc.
The uprising on the oppressed little
Isle had at that time reached the same
stage that it has today. The crisis had
arrived, but the patriots seem nearer
the attainment Of their liberty now
than they were then. They were
crushed then, but will they be now
So far as this is concerned, it is a
case where history may not repeat
itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21

The other day at the residence OF
George Payne, in Henry county, oc-
Cured surprise party and family
reunion. the event being the s0th
birthday OF Mrs. Telitha Nj. PAYNE,
better known as ..Grandma," BY
friends and relatives in both Henry
and Rock Island counties. At noon
one of those. grand old dinners was
served such as Grandma" is used to
seeing on such occasions. Before
departing. Representative William
Payne, of Rock Island county, one of
her sons. in behalf of children and
grandchildren, presented her with
numerous presents both useful and
costly. among which were a pair OF
gold-framed glasses, gold thimb Bile.
a check for $50 and q beautiful rock
ing chair of the latest improvements
as TO rockers and upholstering.
After wishing her good health, etc.,
the guests departed. feeling that
their happy mission was fulfilled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21

Ephriam Warmers final testament
was admitted to probate in the coun-
ty court yesterday afternoon. By
the provisions of the instrument
drafted in February. 1887, Byron c.
Warren. son. gets the 115-acre
farm in Hampton township, on con.
dition that deceased's wife, Mrs. AL
mira Warren, shall have use of one
third of the land during her widow
hood. To'each of his four daughters
Jane ID. Follett, Nancy S. Warner,
Anna f Sewers and Julia NJ. Bowles
Mr.. Warren hequeaths 500, and tt
his son. Edwin f. Warren, is left
$500. The widow is also left tn,
balance of the personal estate. Mrs
Warren is named as eXecutrix of the
will :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21
HER HUSBAND WAS CRUEL
Mrs. Alice Shannon Granted a Divorce and
| Aiimoay

Mrs. Alice Shsnuon Granted Divorce and
Aiimony-
There was one divorce among the
matters disposed of by Judge Peas
ants in the circuit court today.
Alice Shannon said that she could
no longer withstand the cruel treat
ment OF her husband, Frank Shan
non. whose unhusbandlike ana IN
fatherly conduct. made life to her
self and her two little children one of
misery. The court considered the
lady's testimony strong enough to
justify decree and with it she was
granted SIS per month alimony.
Shannon originally began proceed
ings for divorce after his wife had
him arrested for abandonment. He
charged intidelity. Mrs. Shannon
thereupon filed a cross bill aud it was
given precedence. The suit COM
menced by Mr.. Shannon was dis
missed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21

MIR. and Mrs. Christian N. Daniel
sons Child overturned kerosene
lamp In their residence at 1917
tlfth-and-a-half avenue early la st
evening with what threatened to be
serious results. The burning oil
ignited the carpet and the flames
were climbing the wall at a rapid
rate when the fire department ar
rived in response TO still alarm. The
names were also eating the wood
work A few buckets OF water ex-
tinguished the blaze. however, be-
fore mnch damage ensued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21
Perfect Wisdom

Would give US perfect health. Be
cause men and women are not per-
fectly wise. they must take medi-
cines to keep themselves perfectly
healthy. Pure, rich blood is the
basis of good health. Hoods Sarss-
parilia is the one true blood purifier.
1t gives good health because it builds
upon the true foundation - pure
blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21

Advices have been received bv
people in Sears that the state rail-
road and warehouse commission has
ordered the location of the depot by
the Peoria road there, pe;itioned for.
and already there is u feeling in
favor OF jubilee over the metropoli-
tan adjunct which the town has ac-
quired, and the enthusiasm will par
take OF the nature of demonstra-
ton very likely as soon as official
notification is received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21
The Moderp Way

Commends itself to the well in
formed. to do pleasantly and effectu
ally what was formerly done in the
erudest manner and disagreeably as
well. To cleanse the system aud
break up colds, headaches and fevers
without unpleasant after effects use
the delightful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
California Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21

Fair weather and warmer this al
ternoon and tonight; partly cloudy
and warmer Saturday; prevailing
winds southerly. Today's tempera-
ture 90. +. j. WALz. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21

Statistics show that thousands OF
infants and children yearly die OF
nembranous Group. We do not ex-
aggerate when we state. that every
one OF those innoeents could have
been saved had Foley's Honey and
Tar been given them in time. Can
you afford to be without it in your
househoid' For sale At NJ. +. balm
sens drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21
Tax Notice.

Taxes for 1895 are now due at
the county treasurer's Office. All
personal tax must be paid by March
10. Office hours a. N. to 5 p. M,
Saturday evening to s p. N.
WILLIAM BAKER, Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-21

10 styles ladies' Dress Skirts.
made of Storm Serges, Crepons.
Brllliantine. plain and brocaded,
all full width and perfectly made,
ut about the dress makers price
for making.