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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02
RELIEF SOCIETY WORK


What 10 Being Done for Rock 1sssaa Peor
By the Ladies'.
Some interesting figures relating
to the work Of the Ladies' Industrial
Relief society are contained in . re-
port which has been drawn mp BY
Mrs. Nellie r. Stevens, the sscre-
tary. Following 10 Q list Of the
donors: Messrs l.. s. McCabe, J..
p. Weyerhau -er, +. A. Head, Boston
shoe store. McIntyre-Reck Co.. Sax
& Rice, Fred Hiliioger, J. w. Bleuer.
y. j. Long, Flemming Furniture
company. Hess Bros, r A. Donald.
son. r. Champion, j. NJ. Besrdsley.
David Don, +. H. Thomas, Clemapn
& Sslzmann, Jonas Bear & CO.. II.
d. Folsom, krell & Math, c. e.
Adams, and the Cobb estate. Mes.
danes Lucy Csstleman, Ellen Weber,
Henry Curtis, B. I. Cable, A. Tege.
Ter, T. Murphy, l. s. McCabs,
J. w. Stewart, Anna Bahnsen. Anns
Davis, 5. S. Davis, j. w. Blessing,
Fred Plummer. A. Mosenielder, L.
H. Avery, B. F. Knox, v. Warren,
c. A. Bose, s. J. Keator, and w. b.
Ferguson.
The sosiety. which has its head.
quarters in school building S, or
Nineteenth street, began active wori
Nov. !. Since then II sacks OF -four
10 tons Of coal, 60 pair Of new shoes
$40 worth Of snew clothing. t67
worth old clothing and s25 worth oil
groceries were distributed among
poor families. The sewing school
had an average attendance OF 100
Mrs. H. c. cleveland is direc,resl
of the school. Mrs. W. T. Magill as
sistant directress and Mrs Rober,
McFarlane cutter. The following
ladies have served as teachers
Misses Mary Comegys, Margare
Dart, May Ferguson, Carolyn Bailey
Sarah Dart, Florence Dart, SarsI
s. Hawthorne, Dorrance, Eva Barber
Emma Lamont, Olga Rochow
Blanche E Warren and Abby Avery
Mesdames George Blskesley. r. s.
Silvis, H. P. Greenough, c. c. Lin.
coin, E. Warnecke, Nellie X. Stew
ems.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02
a Passssg fssbuss.

Written across the last page OF the
Harper house register for 1896 10 the
following graceful tribute to the
closing year from three drrmmers:
''Last day Of 1896. Sorry IL has
passed away. Such prosperity un.
der the present gold standard will
soon cause as to wish for return OF
the old year. even though We we're
threatened with free and unlimited
coinage Of silver during the good old
year just gone. r. ). CoNKor.
w. G. DAcEY,
+. 4. STEELE"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02

Clergymen and others entitled to
half fare permits arc requested to
file their applications for same at
once in order that permits may be re-
ceived by Jan. 1. 1897. Blanks can
be procured at K. I. & r. depot, foot
Of Twentieth street. One application
only is necessary to procure permit
over all lines in the Western Passen.
ger association, same as for 1896.
X. STOCKHOUsE,
General Ticket Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02
STRIP OF SHELVING FALLS
Costly Accident In Q. G. Tayior's Book
Store.

e>~~.
The new year did not open most
auspiciously for c. c. Taylor. the
book, stationery and fancy article
merchant. Yesterday morning while
seated with his family in the rear OF
his store, at 1717 Second avenue,
there was q crash and 35-foot strip
OF shelving on the east side OF the
store came down on the floor, smash J.
ing show cases, counters and tables,
and prccipitating school books, book.
keepers supplies and ink in q hope
less mass on the the floor. The ink
was spattered over the books and
stationery with ruinous efYecr, and
the loss all told 80 Mr.. Taylor will
not be less than 500, and for which
there is no redress in the way Of ir
surauce, there being no provi. ion
again st accidents If this kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02

Now In effect via the Chicago. Pc.
oria & st. Louis Railway. to southern
winter resorts Cheap rates to Mo-
bile, Ala. New Orleans. La, Jack.
sonville, Fla. Hot Springs, Ark. and
ether southern points. The direct
and short line for the south. For 10.
formation call On your local agent OF
address the undersigned.
w. J. MCLEAN.
c. p. & T. A., c. r. 4 Sc. l.. T. z.
Springfield, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02
MATCHED WITH ArHeaToN

rasn-s Barns ana tie osbas 80 WRISTS
os oospesO Theoere.
Articles were drawn up II ursdsy
Afternoon for . match st Harpes's
theatre, Jan. z. between Farmes
Burns and Sd J. Athcrtoo, OF Cuba,
N T.. for $500 . side. best two ID
three falls. catch % cstch-can.
Each has . forfeit OF 600 10 Billy
Cations hanHs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02

To assist local druggists in working
mp trade on the three great
family remedies: DR.. Kay's Reno.
vator. DR.. Ksy's Lung Balm and
kidneykura. An exceptional chance
for the right man. Address DR.. Is.
j. Kay Medical Co.. Omaha, Neb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02
Get Good Goods

Thass what you do when you trade At Curnyn's
Gosh Grocery. The price 10 low. but the quality
light and you receive dollar fos dollar In return
Fair dealing makes friends. and we want you to bear
In mind that We want your trade. Glance below:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02

Just try . 10 cent boz Of Csscarets
tho finest liver and bowel regulator
ever made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-02

1sS9-fsa Keas 0ssrsssss-lo0o.
/ win replace free all work that
have done daring the past 10 yearl
that 10 not 0a&islaotory. 49,
@. II. BADOooI,
l716 Second avOauo
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12

The warm, soft eiderdown coveriet OF
quilted silk Is becoming more popular ev-
cry season with the American housewife,
and In comparison 10 its bright tint and
comfortable softness the fiimsy lace
spreads look very chilly and impractical
The eiderdown coverfet is featherweight,
warm and ornamental. II can be had In
plain and serviceable,' or In fancy and
attractive coiors.
The dark coverlets OF the season are Of
fancy silk or satin; one In tones of green
and brown has a design of white water
lilies, with pink-edged petals on A green
Background. the brown being introduced
in the leaves and long twisted stems
4 beautiful coveriet OF white silk ia
brocaded with pink rosas In the center
They form wreaths inclosing bouquets OF
flowers. while the other portions OF the
quilt are tra2ersed by fowery stripes.
The reverse side Is covered with plain
pink satin. White. yellow and blue silk
strewn with red flowers. are pretty. and
with stitched borders-which are used in
stead OF frilis--of the same color as the
reverse side. they add much 10 the beau
ty of any bedroom.
Another very pretty coverlet has corn
flowers and poppies scattered over a sur
face of old gold. A plain border of the
old gold finishes the quilt Mixed designs
In blues and browns, resembling camels-
hair shawl designs, are effective. but too
somber for a light and dainty bedroom.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12
AphOrisu

Mind unemployed is mind unenioyed.--
Bovee.
Recollection Is the only paradise from
The less We parade our misforiunes the
more sympathy we commando. Dewey.
IL Is more difficult and calls for higher
energies OF soul 10 live a martyr than tc
die one--Horace Mann.
Good manners are a part OF good NOR
ais. and II is as much our duty as our
interest to practice both-Hunter.
He that does good for goods sake SEEKS
neither praise nor reward. bat he - sure
OF both in the end-PenR.
Nothing IN the world IS more naughty
than a man 81 moderate capacity when
once raised 10 power.-Wessenburg.
I, IA Difficult. 10 say who do you the
most mischief enemies with the worst En-
sert!ons or friends with the best.-BuIwer.
Our incomes are like our shoes: II too
small they gail and pinch us; but II too
large. they cause Us 10 stumble and trip
Cotton.
Real merit Of any kind cannot long be
concealed: IL Will be discovered and moth
inS can depreciats II bat man exhibit
ing IL himself II may not always be re-
wardsi as Ii ought. bat It viii always DO
knNpn.--I' hesterfieid.
When you make a mistake don't look
hack af Il long Take re reason o. ne
tAirS into your mind and then lock for
ward Mistakes are lessons OF vision
The past cannot Re changed TIE future
is yet in your power.-Huga White.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12

| take fancy to living up to his reputation
| and Will tell the truth so that he may not
| go back on you.
"A man Is like prophet-he wants to
| be believed In his own country--and when
the women OF his household don't show
him that they have faith in him he Is pretty
apt to give them cause for their unhelief.
Just take one of your babies. and when It
comes and tells you that 1t loves you, sup
pose you are brute enough to push 1t away
because you are too busy TO listen to II (aA
IL woman ought ever 10 be too busy to
refuse 10 hear what her own child saysl.
Wen. the next time that small boy feels
the same inclination he will work Il out in
his baby mind that you didn't believe him
BEFORE; that Sou won't now, and pretty
soon he will stop giving expression to his
love. and In a little while the love itself
VIII disappear.
Now. men in some respects are only
grown UP babies; so just have faith in
them, and after awhile from a sense OF
pride maybe they will make themselves
what you think them 10 be. But there!
1 have meandered from my subject"
somebody Just here said something then
about my always drifting IN the men. I
suppose I ought TO have looked Inundated,
but didn't and simply, hua forcihly an
nounced that l was only following the ex-
ample set by my foremothers who. from
Es, down. rad shown the same inclination
a sermon, and told her that 1 wouldn't
do that. though I did have Ideas of my
own about sermons. My idea OF SER
mon Is enc that lasts about five minutes,
and in which l am told TO be less quick
tempered. and you are told how to be
less selfish. and somebody else IS told
how to be more generous, and somebody
else is told how to honor his father and
mother. ] don't want to hear sermons
about creeds. ! don't want to hear SER
Al,.& s-Yt -
ings Of ore line in the Ola Testament
i want sermon that's going 10 make
You and me better III a practical way, n
sermon that takes the Ten Command
ments and reads between the lines. Did
you ever try that? Wen, I'll give you
modern set:
Thou shalt not worship thy dinner.
u.-Thou shalt not fall down and wor-
ship brandy. burgundy. any wine in bot
ties. or much rich food, for the sins of the
father Will descend upon the ohiIdre.
INTO the second or third degree of then,
that are drunkards or g!uttons.
uI.-Thou shalt not speak lightly az
that which thy neighbor honoreth.
iV.-Thou shalt not make the Sabbath
day one of horror: bur, instead Il day OF
gladness and good will
F.-Thou shalt no; make light Of the
weaknesses OF thy father or thy mother.
Tor age and weakness will come to thee
some day.
NI-Thou shalt not, by word or deed.
hurt any living thing.
NH.-Thou shalt not deAls myself with
vulgar words or mean thoughts
FIII-Thou shalt 10; long with an I'll
VIII for that which * the possession Of
thy neighbor.
lS.-Thou shalt rot talk scandal
N:-Thou shalt not speak Of love % .he
wife az thy friend
When / began 10 write this thought
X might turn out q song; instead of that
us turned ont a sermon. Wei. It's pub
ushed on Sunday or close unto II. 3, read
learn and tnwardly digest the wisdom OF
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12
A Medal Awarded to the Designer of Com
Portable Wraps for Fancy Dogs--An Idea
That Is Eminently Frenchy.

In Paris the pet dogs of luxurious wom-
en- have tailor all 10 themselves Her
card reads: Madame Ieedouhle. Tailor for
Dogs. q and % Orleans Gallery Palats
Royal Paris.
The upper left hand corner is decorated
with "A spirited drawing of the head of a
fox terrier.
This establishment Is entirely devoted
to the creation of models for the entire
wardrobe and all other appointments
necessary for a dog OF luxurious habits
and surroundings. Nothing loud, nothing
vulgar. all Is In COED taste. carefully
thought out and chic.
The Paris Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals has awarded a medal
to Madame Ledoube.
Flannel nlghtrobes, robes de chambre
coats. bed coverings. house and street
gowns, boots, handkerchiefs collars. car
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decorated with black passementerie and
gold buttons A little collar OF fine white
baitste Is worn over this. a handker-
chief TO match is In the pocket of this ell
cgant creation. The handkerchief is an
absolutely necessary part OF each days
wardrobe. II seems. and must be embrol-
dered and perfumed
An elegant costume Is of green cloth
lined with red silk: the Gedici collar Is
OF ruby velvet trimmed with aslrakap
Another is coat OF Scotch plaid hor-
dered with yellow heather and chic with
Is leather pocket.
For travelling and for very cold days
there are garments of heavy cloth lined
with carscui or costly sable These also
should have Medici collar. There are
also fine lace-trimmed shirts. cravats OF
many co'ors. watcrproofs, NUTS OF rich
fur, shoes and rubber overshoes for wet
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12

SNII-HiaH HAT DECREE
Paris Project OF Police Forbids Wo-
men Wearing Theus AT Theat~rs

-. Louis NsF2cS- lie = ocTat-
" Blanc. the new prefer CT pol!ce OF
Paris, has inaUguraGe1 rs a3usiusstra-
ton by tie issue Of Z s;-in CANT or,}fna nce
against women wearing high trimmed
hats 81 heaagear n the pArq3st 81 thea
sers ~ in aHy sa*e the reavaaost rows 81
tAe balcony seats. Women Ia .he tcxes
Ray wear hats as hfga as taey please
Il IA Recalled that fest 10 years ago a
similar rule vas prcEnuieste1 hy the then
easet 81 p0ltee. whose 1ams was -. <ols-
In the LATTER ordinance ~ornsa OF TIE
ho-3FEecsste and OF tire lower classes wnTe
forbidden 10 use raaEe fsr thegr ehseks
liza. as.Is . p.SEos&Gye reserved ter The
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psts. etc. are among the Indispensable
articles @. al sristocratic dog.
Illness IL also provided for Rex has q
delicate chest. He needs thick fame.
roDe 20 protect him from currents Of air.
Gypsy IS aeTToiss and Uastrurs; she ~
perhaps yerg1ng on nervous prostrati0n.
Several days Of perfect Test are necessary.
Per tne time sire Is confined "a her room
there IS a dainty robe Of batlste trimmed
with lace and bows 90 softly colersd fib-
tssns-
In the creation % models for visiting.
prou9enaa5ng and travelling the fancy IL
allowed fail shorty. Here IS COAT of
dark hsl.e cloth wish a Nedici collar.
une4 with ~ nlss SILK and hordefea with a
design OF gold thread.
Another wr&a IL o. Axh. L1.s c1a4a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12
Evening shoes.

Beautiful evening gowns demand that
the details of the toilette should be cor
respondingly beautiful. The shoes We IL
lustrate are the latest novelties. The high
shoe in the center is for those who feel
uncomfortable in low shoe, and there
are many who do. It is cut out In seal
lops on either side. the lacing thereby re-
vealing the stocking.
The shoe at the top Is an entirely novel
cut. 1t is vastly becoming TO the foot
moreover. especially when worn with a
colored stocking to match the dress. A
glittering embroidery of Jet outlines all
the open-work strapplngs OF the glace
kid. which radiates from narrow CEN
trail strap, also wrought with jet
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went on 30 explain that Tire great nhTSries
were better Allied. IN. great newspapers
made more valuable AID the world AZ
lsfge altogetAar better because woman
could write = prescription. could give aa
optnian as 10 the law governing the weird,
puu = tooth and stand III the pnintI and
preach and unite people tn marrtage
Hare a young woman IN lovely gray
hroaacioth trimmed with casuchlila.
who had lately been we'd 10 nice sss3cw
named Jack, announced that Il s -~9f1'A
had married her sire wouldn't feel a. II
she were properly bound - her husband
either N fhe sight ~ the 3sW os of hus
She also brilliantly remarked; w aAi
would Jack think 4 wnep he came hoTise
a. O'clock fEoga working Gosa iowa al
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12
S1e Timely Opinions Upon the Advent of
the Center Sex Into MaScu-
line Professions.

sonal and wear what you please without
undergoing the silent criticism OF innu-
merahle pairs of eyes.
In my own place this sort OF an affair
was going on the other day. The tea was
ambrosial. and the spoonful OF sherry
added to II did not detract from It's flavor.
while the thin lettuce sandwiches made
one Just thirsty enough to induce one 10
keep on imbibing the amber fluid. The
question was. What has knowledge done
for woman The lady who felt equal TO
speaking told how II had made woman a
great scientist: how she had become a
Doctor a lawyer and dentist. Just here
ono small voice interrupted and said it
was not necessary TO teach her to he a
thief. But the lady who had the floor
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patterned, too. with a little spot. This Is
a charming addition to an evening gown.
and It's presence would impart an air OF
freshness and novelty even TO satin
frock which had become quite an old ac-
quaiEtance.
Anyone with little ingenuity can make
this sash for herself, tying 1t in a loose
knot If she prefers. The width and veil
ing softness OF Ii are the thing. Any num-
Der of pretty novelties are shown now for
the transformation of an old gown. or
equally the Identification Of new one.
Among these are skirts Of embroidered
net, TO be worn over last years satin IL
desired. There are also dainty affairs OF
chiffon applique with lace to cover satin
bodices.
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Inc model at the left Iaces from the
Toe right up to the ankle in such a way
thal the charms OF pretty open-work
stocking are displayed to exceptional ad-
vantage.
AT the left of the circle is a dainty shoe
IN giace Kid embroidered with jet. Note
the pretty arrangement of the strap at
the side.
The prevailing fashion for baby ribbon
mas resulted In the production of the de-
sign at the lower right hand of the cir
Gle, where scarlet baby ribbon Is stitched
onto black kid in fashion which, while
producing very smart effect takes
away from the apparent size of the foot
In the most wonderful way.
Speaking of the fashion for ribbons In
PRODUCES subject from which am sure
you Will be interested in the ribbon work
Known as Lorraine work" Though this
mas been In fashion for some time the
craze for 1t seems TO be on the increase
1T Is now used for gowns as we'll as for
small fancy articles. as sachets. note
books, cushions or screens. One OF our
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12

velvet, and as many little diamond buck
les. and a trail OF Banksia roses falls
over the shoulders. You can agine how
pretty 1t Is.
For day wear l saw a blouse In Parma
violet silk with a tucked boiero fasten-
ing over at the left side with some emf
nently decorative little buttons in steel
and diamonds. while beneath comes the
pouched fullness of ivory lace over white
chiffon. 1t is chic to a degree.
The New Sash.
OF all the fashionable accessories shown
think the sash We illustrate Is the most
successful. 1t Is fashioned Of white chif-
fon all edged with narrow silk ribbon
shading from pale to darker green anc
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12

e,ees aase club IS hot dou,ez;t-. It's
ssx ecns 70 be 10 tAlk and 10 t!splay
Il - as, and Whenever there is 4 meet;
u has, siaas ;hay club which produces
= IL soSns Is invariably referred te
aats Az. oss Progressive. And vet nine
sensn u ten ,t s. the badly s1wne.f
|ns / INC make s. so0d speech. From
[ss fs,,sAas@ drawn TIE conclusion tina;
saafs,ss. mind >aaEot compass gown
Nraa ~ a s.a speechmaklag n The same
Pea ,usa u OF Club that lGka most q
ssr " thTee women meet together
r. sra..p " tea~eo,sd ;es. Then vpu
n,.,s soae mini without offending
w. - Say WIS; you gniuk svithn,i,
UeAsater feel that Il is per
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Copyright, 1887.


ens w0 essentially ciabwoman. Con-
s'uently she had no opinion of me when
~ heard that / didn't belong TO any
.u's ana so couldn't wear any badges.
= : FEMININE club the woman who wears
- xfsafest number OF badges Is most
any any esteemed. for they show that her
1p. women have n kindly feeling to-
sss Iu aer and have never thrown the Of
:. ~ oMckbal at her when she lonced
ton Nv"
~ alah y satisfied 10 belong to one or
: . saaos. II he happens 10 be attached
- ~. is from force of circumstances.
~ = ssauom uses more than one club.
snat he feels perfectly at home
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PRESENTS FOR PARTISAN PET PUPS.

women OF the aristocracy. and the door
keepers at the various theaters and
places of public entertainment had strict
orders to close the doors agains. any
woman rot of noble rank until sac hal
washed the rouge from her face
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-12

lis design in black lace. the color con,ras,
neing supplied by ruchings of turquoise
blue. a white satin yelled with string
coiored lace has its soft fullness pouchinr
OUT between bands Of net embroidered
With gitte-fng steel and silver. and soft
ened With sundry pearls This has a tinv
kiited basque Of lace and chiffon. and
from the waistband OF geranium red VEL
vet hangs by velvet strings a little pouch
pocket of lace destined to hold a handker
chiei; this Is notable novelty. and a
pretty and practical one withaI There
are short sleeves OF lace and chiffon tied
up with bows OF the wildly colored vel
vet. and on the left shoulder some blow
Always powdered with gold are fastened.
Anothe: evening blouse in pink net over
SILK mas many encircling rows OF baby
ribbon velvet In a deeper shade. and
boasts moreover OF a deep collar of chif-
ION. all gathered and friiled. The left
side Is adorned with three bows OF black
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To Clean pTano ~

TIE whfte ivory keys 90 p piano shop@d
never be cleaned with water. whses atS-
colars fhssn. Instead. they should be
rubbed over wigh a soft 1auuei or piece
cf six dipped IN oxvgertzea waier which
can be obtained ~ any chemists. arsf
when the notes are stained or greasy tse
retay,afssI spirits, gin or ctutea whisky.
A simple way Of cleaning ivory Is - fol-
iezrs: Get some bear donate 90 sofa snd
@0ne hot water Dip brush into TIRE
water and than into the soda and rub the
ivory With H.