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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06
SHAKING WITH 10000.
1he God Bless You!" Of Honest Hearted
People . BenedictSou.

1he 'Ood Blcss You!" Of Honest Hearted
People . Benediction.
In an article describing "The Social
Life Of the President" in The Ladies'
Homo Journal ex-President Harrison
tells OF the fatigues Of handwriting and
also OF tho benefits Of being broughfiu
contact with the good. honest hearted
people Of the country. Sin the first two
weeks Of an administration, he says,
the president shakes hands with from
49, 600 to 10000 persons. The physical
drain Of this is very great, and il the
president is not an instructed hand
shaker lame arm and O swollen hand
soon result. This may be largely or en-
tirely avoided by using President Hayes
method-take the hand extended to you
and grip it before your hand is gripped.
II is the passive hand that gets hurt. Il
has been suggested that q nod on bow
should DO substituted for the handshake.
but IL would DO quite as admissible I'd
suggest revision Of the Declaration Cd
Independence.
The interest which multitudes attach
to handshake with the president is SC
great that people will endure the great
est discomfort and not o little peril to
life or limb to attain IL. These are not
tho Office seekers, but the good, honest
hearted, patriotic people whose God
bless You is prayer and q benediction.
They come to Washington for the inau-
guration, and later with excursions,
but they are mostly to be found nea,
their own homes. They come ont tc
meet the president when he takes q
journey, and his contact with them and
their unselfish and even affectionate in
terese In him revive his courage and
elevate his purposes. Mr.. Lincoln ID
said to have CALLED these popular Tecep.
lions his public opinion baths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06
Jener.on's Boyhood Residence.

Jefferson spent part Of his early boy
hood at Tuckahoe, OH the James river,
fine house still in existence about.I4
miles west Of Richmond, which has not
parted with the traditions inseparable
from an old Virginia mansion, inelud-
Ing bed slept in by General Washing
ton, a perainbulating ghost who wrings
his hands before cock crew and stables
where stud Of thoroughbred horses
consumed annually 81 900 barrels Of
corn" Near the flower garden, with Its
box edged walks; stands little brick
building styled the schoolhouse, wherein
studied together Thomas jefferson and
Thomas Mann Randolph, the boy heir
OF the estate, to which his guardian,
Peter Jefferson, had,removed With his
family, the better to watch over his Or
phaned charge. This Thomas Mann
Randolph married, first, Anne, daughter
Of Archibald Gary Of Ampthill, the
fiery patriot Of the Revolution. known
by the sobriquet Of "Old Iron" The
Oldest son of this marriage became Mr.
Jefferson's son-in-law. Very late in life
Colonel Randolph selaced his widower-
hood by taking to wife beautiful young
girl in her teens. Miss Gabriella Harvie
OF Richmond, an event that soon scatter
ed from her husband IS home the children
of his first marriage.
Ono might 90 far without finding ad-
vice so kind, 60 temperate, in such ex-
Quisite sympathy with the difficulties Of
poor human nature In families of di-
verse elements, as that Of the letter
written by Mr.. Jefferson to his daughter
upon the subject Of this marriage of her
fatber-in-law In 1890. An odd outcome
OF the much discussed nnptials was that
the new Mrs. Randolph, imperiously ig-
noring the fact that her Oldest stepscn
was already in possession Of the name.
bestowed upon her own son also his fu-
theirs name of Thomas Mann Randolph.
From this high spirited AMI captivating
Mrs. Gabrielle Randolph descended the
Misses Ella and Emily Chapman of
Philadelphia, married respectively to
the Marquis Louis de Podestad and
Prince Pignatelli d 'Aragon. New York
Ledger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06
Age saves Shoe Leather.

Z A New Yorker Of middle life has dis
covered that the older he grows the
longer he wears his shoes. and conse.
Qusnfly the lees Is his shoe bill. As q
young man he wore out at least four
paix1 q year. Two now suffice him,
without tapping or any repairing. The
thiunest Of single soles now wear twice
- ioag Is double soles did. He walks
quite - much as he eyer did, but his
tread u les heavy. and that is why his
shoes wear longer.
Hlsrexperience is that Of others who
have reached his years Tho reverse 10
noeosiously true. The younger child
"a, TIA sooner he will wear out his shoes
All fathers and mothers will agree TO
that York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06

Il have seen some pretty hard knocks
in my time. +" began the anvil in ring
ing tones. when the bellows interrupted
him with: But think Of the trouble
have. There isn't q day that ! am not
hard pressed to raise the wind Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06

/ 0nithezs-You do the captain an in
9uDGSspwhen you say he has never been
6ndeP6re.
/ en1pkhers-Tut tut! When has he
bssn
: ahers-I have seen his enemies
hap Goals Of fire upon his head more
shAn ooea - Cincinnati Commercial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06

In many places in warm climates il
is customary to keep fish alive until
they are sold. It would otherwise be
impossible to keep them from spelling,
except by too expensive refrigerating.
The marketman is likely to be tie fish
erman himself and to keep his catch in
q well ON his boat or in Slated box in
the water. Tho buyer looks over the
hsh and picks out the one he wants, and
the seller then kills the fish with blow
on the head with q club or with q
knife. It is common thing to kill the
fish in the presence Of the customer.
Fish are sold in this way at, for in
stance. Key West. Havana and Genoa.
New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06

Margaret. queen Of Henry ~, king
OF France, confined in the Louvre, pur-
sued very warmly the studies Of elegant
literature and composed q very skillful
apology for the irregularities Of her con-
duct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06

A committee Of Quakers appeared b.
fore the Oklahoma Legislature the other
day and asked for the abolition Of capi-
tai punishment. One Of them started in
to read from the New Testament, when
a backwoods member interrupted him
with the remark that he needn't bring
any Of them eastern law books in here. |"
[Philadelphia Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06

Sheridan fell in love with Miss Lin
ley and told the story Of The Rivals, !"
which b . true account of his courtihip
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-06

The biggest cricket field in the world
that r. TO say, the biggest ground Get
spart entirely for the game-is the Oval
ct Remington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
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beress women were swindled by them. I believe
that they have been in the necktie business since
There many advertisements Tor Iadles OF
culture-dignifed elderly ladies' ladies OF hne con,
literature and even ladies Of social influence, 70
All positions Of trust at good salaries. In eacn
case we discovered that the advertisers not only
had no positions offer. but that no salaries were
sort such that experienced canVasser WouIu
touch, done on commission, and the assurance was
given that energetic women could earn good wages
every week The object supposed. was to get
to the publisher II one should dignity him by that
name and IL one subscription was brought IN py
poor woman who had tramped all day TOT H. ne
was content. for hundreds were out .,,,, %
However these do not actually belong 70
the home work shark brigade, for they pay tneir
employees what they earn. But IT is time wasted 10
work for them II the women who tcld tnelr taes
of woe were truthful and we believe they were.
STILL ANOTHER SCHEME.
Still another scheme-the drawing OF crayon
pcrtraits-artists manufactured in eight days. and
provided with constant home work after learning
is SO evidently fraud that 1t would be scarceiy
worth alluding but for the fact that many otner
wise well-educated people have no knowledge what
ever of art and the study necessary to the acquire
ment Of it's simplest form. and do not know tnat
many an experienced artist would consider con-
slant employment a sort of miracle.
"In fact there are so many or these people anu ~
they are busy that thorough investigation OF
their various methods would be Impossible Dut
we believe that enough Is said here to warn
women seeking employment or the traps INA. arr
set for them, and, while we do not say tnat lhsie
arc not some honest people among those VINO oneIr
home work 10 the refined and elegant ana
'dignihed' and attractive" and. above all mex
pcrenced' members of sex we positively de-
clare that our committee did not discover one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

production far exceeds the profits that she will
not realize the amount of her car fares and Will
simply spend her time in hoping against hope until
her patience tires, being led on by tales of women
WHO purchasing real estate with their
savings. but would not have their names made pco-
lie fo- the world
Several of the so-called mediums are utterly
unnecessary. Their place could be well supplied
by things to he found in any ones Kitchen the
cost being almost nothing. but the little bottles
and boxes must be bought work will not be given
unless they are.
SHARK NO Q
"The next shark who engaged the attention OF
the committee advertised as follows: Strictly
home work. Wanted. ladies Of refinement to teach
drawing to small children; suitable employment to
Observation-Disclosures a new plan
I'VE found about twenty women assembled In the
reception-room Of the establishment. as patients
wait for their in the parlor OF dentist. Only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

one Of the educated and refined was admitted
at time TO the studio.
THE box contained small transparent folding
slate half dozen Of the simplest outline drawing
patterns and two cheap lead pencils. The outfit
! explained the gentleman. Now for our new method
OF instruction Our investigator became seriously
attentive.
First you must purchase outfit. We almost
give II away; ii costs but one dollar Here he
paused to allow the lady to admire his generosity
Then you take the box In your hand he pro-
ceeded and go at once to some refined quarter OF
the CITY ascend the Of OF the incest resi-
dcnces and ring the bell. When the servant opens
the door ask her II there any tots in the house
Remember 10 the word tots; it proves that
YOU love children. If the answer is yes walk into
the parlor, seat yourself and send up your card
While waiting for the lady TO appear open the box.
place an attractive picture between the transparent
states and take the sharpened pencil In your right
hand The lady appears, followed by her child
They always run after mamma, you know In
stantly draw this child to you and say. You lovely
darling" cThis wins the mothers heart at once)
Your next remark must be, "Do you love pictures.
dear? Would you like TO draw this one? Oh
course the child will say. Yes" On this place the
pencil in It's fingers and guide its hand TO trace the
cat or bird. or whatever design you have placed
under the slate Surprised and delighted, the little
one cries out Buy me one, mammal" The parent.
as much delighted as the child. will comply at once.
Ask her 81 10 for the outfit and realize profit OF
10 cents
80 But suppose the lady docs not buyT asked the
Investigator.
Proceed TO the next house. and try the same
thing again replied the artist.
but this is hardly home work. remarked the
"Certany II Is; you work at the homes OF your
pupils; you may take many OF our outfits as you
can carry the price named. and Will realize 10
cents each
ut scarcely seemed worth our while TO invesu-
gate this particular shark method further. ana at
this point the investigator departed.
THE BENEVOLENT SHARK
1.-THE benevolent lady who long has had work at
her own freside, by which she makes sum sum
Client for all her wants, and who desires that all
other ladies shall have the same opportunity as
serts that she has no Interior object, wants no
money and will send her information to any one
who forwards her an addressed envelope. You may
easily earn SIS a week she adds.
1--WE sent our envelope. In reply tho adveruse'
Informed us that she had sent our letter TO her EN-,
niover who would communicate Win us Latct VIC
received a circular Offering us the prlVlege VI Su;
ing a ouack medicine which we were AFTER "auu ro,o
se1 10 our friends Have an afternoon tea wro.e
our adviser and during Its course aIluoe 70 ~.
Universal Recuperstor. Speak Oh your our tsai nox
before taking Il. and say how wen 70" 'ss' "'"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

Remark that you would not be without 1t for the
world-not for Its weight IN gold. This Will lead
your friends on TO narrate their own suHerlngs.
and the sale of the stock In hand Will come ma u
rally Considering tho nature OF the ailments
alleviated by the Recupera;or. the conversation
would certainly he, TO the least, remarkable as
table talk
There several benevolent ladies ofering
home work 10 refined ladies who move In good So
ciety. They all make similar offers. face wash,
a form improvcr, lotions and potons, and know
not what are advertised IN this fashion. The
woman who tries her fortune as agent must in
every case begin by investing more or less money
III II quantity OF pernicious stuff-medcinc which no
regular physician would countonancc. cosmetics g.
the most hurful sort hair dyes whlch contain lead
or nitrate OF silver.
Even the woman whose friends were o. the sort
such things could he offered to would have entered
into a most ccntemptihe business. and. In ~"
case at least. where a medicine is In be place.
the hands Of any ignorant person VINO deSir'A
use IT, into a vile one which might some day rsAS
her amenable 10 the Law.
"Writing for all educated women who desire ele-
CANT and remuncratve employment strictly nj
home ends in expensive course of writing les
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

The neck Is shaped in low rounding QUIZ re.
senting the gumpe effect that IS exhibited Fam
order with the usual frill of lace above. The
sleeves are of the r.ousquetaire variety ana are
close-fttng with the exception OF the little pun AZ
the TOP that is surmounted by full short epaulette
that somewhat consoles one for me loss Q. xne
The outside seams of sleeves show tuck shirrings
through which cords can be inserted 10 reguIass
the fitness and the wrists have SOFT iriil or lace
extending well over the hands. The MODE Is adapt'
able TO all seasonabe fabrics, including batste
sryas weaves organdie. barege, grenadine etc,
that ca n be made over colored Innings or SILK or
near silk" which is excellent substitute Tor the
genuine article as its name implies and can be
had in all the shades. The waist hero Illus
ira ted closes invisbly at the left side.
TO mako this waist for woman or medium size
will require three and one-fourth yards OF forty:
four-inch material. and three fourth yards OF
twenty-tWo-inch goods for the guimpe. The pat
tern No 1854, is cut in sizes for 49, 81, 49, IS and
&C inch bust measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
FLOWERS.

FLOWERS.
\ wrdowful of blooming plants is a real. little
living poem of nature, written IN color ana ira
GRANGE 1t is ii genuine pleasure to the invalid who
| can see In Its miniature growth the whole, wide.
beautiful world ii wakes into blossom and
perfume 4 blooming plant Is a keen delight TO
the tt!e child. whose fancifu brain is busy weav-
ing thoughts as rose cOlored and brilliant as the
esyest spring blossom that ever looked up 20 the
sunlight \ window garden. however small, Is a
pleasure to the whole family and Will repay a
H. LAURA BEDLOE
Flowers were never popular for gifts as now.
About three times az many serve this purpose as
formerly. There is no OCCASION be 1t for congratu-
lation sympathy. friendship or what-not, on whcn
be exnccssed CORA HALLOWAI.
President General Of the 7. s s.: have directions
for making dainty little needlebooh which cheer
fully send hoping it may be acceptable TO the COL
umis OF Sunshine.
Cover them by crochetng with delicate shade OF
cro.hetng silk Lavender is especially pretty.
Then. with needle ard silk. make a cobweb in eacn
ring b. passing the silk across the ring at inter-
walls ami darning az the centre, Take seven rings
and sew them carefully together. placing one in
the centre and six around H. Make up two covers
in this way. Put the rings on white flannel and cut
three pieces OF flannel. Buttonhole the edge
with silk. Finish by sewing leaves Of flannel and
sewing covers Of the rings az the top. Tie with
small bows OF No. ribbon.
am not a "shut-in," but enjoy that column, ana,
indeed all the Womans Page very much
Miss +. @. MERENESS.
No. 81 Forest-st Gloversville. n. Y.
+. g. Ma pin has been sent you to signify that
your fee has made you member of the T. s. S.
FOR THE BLIND MEMBERS OF THE T. s. s.
William J. Houghton OF No. l65 Nelson-st. Brook
Ign. has been blind for ten years, and finds deep
and personal interest in all people who arc denied
the blessing OF sight. on March he sent a letter
to THE Brooklyn Eagle setting forth the fact
that neither New-York Brooklyn has an insti-
tuition where the blind may be taught to read.
Adults not admitted into the New-York insti-
tuition, and reading is not included in the curricu-
lum of the Brooklyn Industrial School for the
Bird. But there is society in Philadelphia"
said Mr.. Houghton. (which Is called the Home
Teaching and Free Circulating Library for the
Blind. Books printed in what Is known as the
Moon type may be found at this institution and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
LINEN AND LACE AFTERNOON TEA CLOTH.

gary for this Is purchased by the learner 1t Is
some time before the expert who examines the
things is satisfied. but when he Is the women are
l. brourht in II is accepted and put to owners ac-
count all is 10 be settled on payday and Prices s
Women arrive with their little lists. the door Is
closed and all the raps rained upon II AWAKEN only
the echoes until tho janitor appears ana announces
the fact that them frauds Is gone
ION being asked where. he replies tnst ne wsn e
he knew. He could make money te'''hs inc ia'a'
lord. 49, ,h.,r ham. r,orh
..,ah,ishments for a few weeks at time In every
TS ar arst venture was with the macramt lace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

the Moon system invented by n blind physician OF
Brighton England seems to me to be the beat yet
introduced for the relief OF the blind 1t has been
In use more than fifty years, and has been pub
lished In four hundred different languag -
and dialects. 1t Is the simplest method by which
the blind may learn TO read. and many have mas
tered II after they were over eighty years old /
learned It In ten days The Philadelphia institute
is deeply interested In learning OF blind people who
cannot read embossed type. and generously sends
TO those who apply copies OF any OF their books.
the receiver paying the postage espresso e.
After the books have been read they sent back
to Philadelphia. and others may be obtained. II
this Moon system taught In Its institutions for the
blind The State Legislature might make an APP
nSopyiation ley . Noon type library. whore the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

sons by mall a collection of copy slips, pens. ink
and a certificate OF competency of no earthly use
to its possesso- with the advice to get ones self
good situation.
There is one firm Of sharks where work Is really
given out TO refined and elegant women only We
do not wish TO risk our material In the homes Of
the poor and untidy.' they tell the applicant.
There Is charge for lessons. but the instructress
really teaches what IL necessary. Work Is re-
oured by way of specimens and all that is neces-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

blind can be taught to read and surely no more NOR,
beautiful philanthropy could be undertaken. VIII
not the great city Of New-York do this much for
the twenty-one thousand blind persons who I'VE
the Philadelphia Home Teaching and Free ci INhn
p Rhoades the secretary and treasurer OF the IN
stitution at No. 70l Walnut-st Phadepnla. lie
will gladly give you information needed
Mr. Houghton is member OF The Tribune sun
shine Society and one Of his poems appeared IN
the Sunshine column this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
LACE LESSON.

Spring being essentially the season OF domestic
renewals and repenishings. it is fitting to offer
some suggestions In the way Of linen and lace for
table and real lace and linen toilet covers. Inc
handmade lace and linen afternoon tea cloth Nus
rated is Of particularly artistic design, ana Dy
using the Battenberg braid and the Bruxelles plain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
4 TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF LADIES
GUIMPE WAIST NO. 1854 FOR COU-
pom AND 10 CENTS.

Batste of the plain, sheer, silky quality Win IN
sertion of cream lace and lace edging to match
ae selected for this stylish waist which will prove
exceedingly becoming TO youthful figures. glove
fitted lining that reaches to the wastiine supports
the material The back is seamless. the additional
fulness at the waistline being drawn wen 70 the
centre. while the fronts droop in slight blouse ei
feet over girde of Liberty satin. the fronts
separate showing a smooth vest or piastron com
posed OF batste decorated by oands OF ,,.
the whole arranged over petunia- gacs sok'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
MINCED CHICKEN.
OWE WAY TO PREVENT WRINKLES.

For preventing wrinkles try a little almond oil
rubbed on with the finger from the outer corners
of the eyes toward the nose Never rub the eyes
when waking In a morning but sponge them with
fresh cold water ifiyou wish to prevent wrinkles
appearing In the cArnerA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
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IsE4it-x22<SSSGGGF

Letters have been received from MISS a Do'o."S
Bedfo;d. Mrs NJ S. Curtiss. Mrs. Webb ana MIS-
rbeodore + Brown. Mrs Curtiss sends a poem
entitled "Sucshine for Those Shut In" Beauiiu.
fresh white lacs and lilies of the valley were re-
ccived this morning from Mrs. The odore r. brown,
of Sing Sing and another box OF Macs from sui ,1',I
not the sender let the President General know Wno
i. 10 be thanked for them? They arrived IN ehcei !.
ont order and will be distributed TO 'Snut-lns,
Who will greatly enjoy their fragrance ana beauty
Mrs Browns lovely blossoms VIII CIV. pleasure u
several "shut-ins" who devoted to MOVERS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16

4 Sunshine member who sent ounce blossoms
Ia some .'shut-irs." furnishes the following IN
formation: Ounce trees thrive in a -ich SOIL.
which should he thoroughly MANFRED with wood
manure in the fall. This protects the roots from
fleeing and enrches ihe SOL. They should pc
say1d branches should be- removed. The grouh9
around should he well worked and kept free from
ihe tree from time to time 10 destroy insects