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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
MAY OPEN ACADEMY.
Visitation Nuns DESTROYS of lo-
eating in Rock ISL
and.
TWO OF THE SISTERS ARE HERE.

Decide on This City as the Most Advan-
VIII Establish a school, Providing They
Receive Proper Encouragement-Look
Ing for Temporary Quarters.
Rock Island has an excellent chance
of securing the location of ladies'
academy to be directed by the Vista
ton nuns, an order that has been in
existence in America for 100 years.
and which conducts upward of 10
converts throughout the world.
Sister Francis Borgia, mother SUI
perior of the Maysville, Ky, convent,
and Sister Mary Agnes. the instructor
in music in that institution, are in
Bishop j. L. Spalding, of the Peoria
Lockney, of Sacred Heart church. in
whose parish it is proposed to locate
the convent. Their order has no
academy in the Peoria diocese, and
Rock Island offering what they con-
slider the best advantages of any of
the cities they have thus far visited
they have decided to establish q con-
vent here, providing they receive the
proper encouragement in the way OF
getting desirable temporary quarters
Ii is their intention, in case they
locate in Rock Island, to erect home
of their own in due course of time,
and what they want now is building
in which they can make start.
Would Benefit the City
The esta blishment of branch of
this order would doubtless mean a
great deal for Rock Island, as the edu-
advantages offered to young
ladies are of the highest, all the arts
being taught, and it would attract
pupils from throughout the diocese.
The Visitation nuns opened their
first convent in the United States at
d. c., in 1893. The Or
der was founded at Apnecy, Savoy, in
1910, by ST. Francis de Sales, bishop
and prince of Geneva, and Jane Fran
ces Fremoit de Chantat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
TELEPHONE TIME Is UP
Limit the Company Asked of Patrons In
Which to Give Good Service.


The 3-weeks' time asked by the
Central District Telephone company in
which to put its service in entirely sat
isfactory condition will be up tonight.
The period of grace prayed by the
telephone company was sought. it
will be remembered, as the result of
a meeting of citizens at the Rock ISL
and Club three weeks ago tonight,
when shortcomings of the service
were discussed and complaints heard
in the presence of Supt. Ryder, of the
telephone company. Col. Ryder. after
hearing the expressions of sentiment,
asked that judgment be suspended
for three weeks, at the end of which
time he promised that every cause for
complaint would be removed The
disposition was to act in accordance
with the spirit of fairness and to
await the time Col. Ryder had asked
for before taking radical action, but
committee was provided for and ap-
pointed to take into consideration not
only existing complaints, but other
matters looking to permanent inn
provement of the service, such as
more operators, shorter hours and
better pay, as well as a readjustment
of rates to patrons.
There is no doubt but that the tele-
phone company has been putting in
its best licks in the meantime. 1t is
now in order to hear from the COM
mittee. 1t is the hope that the report
will, when made, indicate that the
telephone company has fulfilled all ex-
pectations as to the improved nature
of the service and that incidentally all
else pertaining to the company and it's
relations to the public may be dis
posed of in a manner mutually advan-
tageous and satisfactory. But action
is in order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
Drink Grain-O

After you have concluded that you
ought not to drink coffee. 1t is not q
medicine, but doctors order it, be-
cause it is healthful, invigorating and
appetizing. 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown
color and taste like the finest grades
of coffee and costs about one-fourth
as much. Children like it and thrive
on it, because it is a genuine food
drink containing nothing but nour-
ishment. Ask your grocer for
the new food drink. Is and
% cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
BIG EXCURSION COMING.
Two Thousand Rockford People to bt
Here Aug. go.

Two THOUSAND Rockford People to be
Here Aug. go.
Rock Island and Augustana college
will be the center of attraction for the
Swedish-American excursion which
will come from Rockford to the tri-
cities Sunday, Aug. 20.
1t is the intention of the S. NJ. and
S. T. society of Rockford to run three
trains, the first leaving at an early
hour in the morning, so that all who
wish may arrive az Rock Island in
time to attend the chapel service of
college. The privilege
many of the mem bers of the Lutheran
church will take advantage of, as it is
one rarely offered them. 1t is ex-
pected 2, 900 people will come.
A committee from the society will
visit the three cities next week and
make arrangements for the entertain
ment of the big Rockford crowd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bailey left to-
day for Kewanee.
The Misses Grace and Leila Means
are visiting in Iowa.
Thomas Reynolds went to Elgin to-
day for weeks visit.
The Rock Island Outing club has
! pitched tents at the mouth of Green
river.
Miss Mary Lepper leaves for Tope-
ka. Kan, tonight for months
| visit.
j. L. Haas left for a visit at Charlie
voix, Mich, and other northern
points.
Miss Fannie Shettle, who has been
visiting in the city, left today for
Princeton, Ill.
Mrs. A. H. Guyer and Mrs. j. r.
Kim ball are home from their visit at
Colfax Springs.
Miss Bell Irwin. who has been visit
ing in South Heights, left today for
Princeton, Iowa.
Mrs. F. c. Hemenway and cousin,
Miss Nellie Laws, are spending the
day in Hampton.
Mrs. Augusta Freeburg, of Rock
ford. returned to her home today after
a visit in the city.
Mrs. T. Ii. Plummer and son, How
ard. have returned from their visit
in Bureau county
The Misses Daisy and Gail Postle-
waite have returned after a 1O-days'
visit in West Liberty.
A marriage license was issued tc-
day to Arthur Graham and Miss Mar lie
Assay, of South Rock Island.
Miss Halle Eberhart has gone to OF
tumwa, Iowa, to visit three weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Harry Rugh.
Miss Meta Holm. of Maquoketa, and
cousin, Miss Selma Godskesen, and
Marie Matzen, of Clinton, Iowa, are
visiting with Mrs. B. j. Staubauch.
The foresters of Camp No. 500, who
won prize at the Woodmen pic
mic last week. were entertained in
honor of their victory last night by
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Smith, S27 Forty
fourth street.
Rev. and Mrs. d. l.. McNary.
f. b. McKown and the Misses Mary
Ralston and Mildred Warnock left last
night to attend the sixth annual con-
vention of the Young Peoples Christ
ain Union at Pittsburg-
Thursday evening of this week at
Black Hawks Watch Tower Peter
sens orchestra will give its fourth |
subscription concert. 1t will be as
sisted by the following well known |
vocalists: Mrs. L. o. Swiuey, con-
tralto; Miss Grace Ames, soprano;
w. E. Moody, tenor. and Claus Pc |
tersen, basso; also by Miss Gertrude |
Branigan, pianist, who will render
Oma Khayyam's rubaiyat, I'm a Per-
sian Garden" Liza Lahmann, COM
poser.
A farewell gathering of the Chris
tian Endeavorers of the Central and
Aiken street churches, in honor of
Miss Nora Lindquist. at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Leonard, in South
Rock Island last evening, was at
tended by many pleasant features, in
GLIDING the presentation on behalf of
the Christian Endeavorers of the
Central church of a handsome gold |
pen and of beautiful toilet set on the
part of the Christian Endeavor soci-
ETY. of the Aiken street chapel, both as
tokens of appreciation of the chris
tian graces and faithful work of Miss
Lindquist in the cause of the church.
Miss Lindquist leaves tonight for Oma-
- l. I-,.., Lo-oo E.o,- i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
Bismarck's Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where stomach.
liver, kidney and bowels are out of
order. Ii you want these qualities
and the success they bring, use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They deI slop
every power of brain and body. Only
% cents at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
az
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
River RipIete.

The Hennepin, Pilot and Outing
came down.
The packets w. j. Young, Jr..
Verne Swain and Winona were in and
out of the local port.
The stage of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge at a. IN. was $50 and
stationary. The temperature at noon
was 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
New Golf CapeS.

for fall. SWEETEST of wraps, novelties
that will be seen no where else in the
three cities, very handsome plaids,
garments made from the imported
Scotch shawls. as usual we price them
low. Beginning at So and on up for
the choicest patterns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
The Most Fatal Disease.

More adults die of kidney trouble
than of any other disease. When the
first symptoms of this disease appear.
no time should be lost in taking
Foley's Kidney Cure, which is guar
anteed or money refunded. SOL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

The wings of birds are not only to
aid locomotion in the air, but also on
the ground and water. One bird even.
has claws in the elbows" of It's wings
to aid in climbing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
WILL ATTEND AS A BODY
Eureka COmmandery Going to Masonic
COnclaVe In Chicago.

Eureka commandery, 90 strong,
will attend the colored Knights
Templar conclave and Masonic jubi-
lee in Chicago Aug. 7-12, leaving here
next Monday. H. f. Burris, of this
city, who is grand master of the
grand lodge of Illinois, will respond
to the toast, The Masons of Illinois,"
at the banquet Thursday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
A Grand Cleanup of Summer
Millinery.

All our S1.25, $1.75. 81 and So. 25
split straw sailors. choice at SIC.
All the soc, osc and 75c rough and
ready sailors at 25c.
A lot of Marlboro dollar walking
hats ready trimmed, ready to wear,
were dollar, we sold some last week
at Ice, while they last &c; yes, dollar
hats for &c. White aud navy are all
there are left, &c, &c, &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
Photo Frames.

200 handsome enameled photo
frames, gilt corners and plain, mat
and glass complete, size 9x11 inches,
while they last 15c each-15c.
We have frames in one, two, three
and up to seven openings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10. IS and so cents. Reiss
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
Bicycle Suits and Skirts.

Good for rainy days and for walk
ing. as well as for the wheel Skirts
So. so and 81. 3S, suits 81. so, So. 25 and
S7.S7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
L. s. MCCabe 6 CO.
Special Sale of Six CapeS anC
Fine Tailor Made Suits.

Wool skirts and bicycle suits and
skirts this week at is, IA, Is. 1-2
less than value, one, two and three of
kind, little lots, smaller prices, but
big values.
Silk Capes.
Stylish and all that 81, $1.75 and
S2.S7. Ladies' suits, handsomely
made, necessary for early fall. IS,
81. so and 1895.
Dress Skirts
Some particularly good ones. only
n few of u kind left, $l.47, 1915 and
SS.9S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01
C0rSefS.

8 dozen, 90, of the celebrated w. b.
corsets. The ladies ali know them,
beginning Monday morning and while
they last 54c each-54c.
A handsome perfumed sachet given
with every corset sold from our corset
this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-01

Subscribe for TIE ARGUS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
How to Cure Burns.

A great dead of unnecessary suffering
is endured in this world and much of it
is caused by burns and scalds. There
is a simple relief for such accidents,
which will prove valuable if properly
applied. An application of common
whiting and oil, or water if oil cannot be
obtained, will draw the fire out of he
burn or scald and give immediate relief.
Make the ingredients into paste and
lay it over the part affected. covering it
with some old linen and cotton wad-
ding. This is one of the most soothing
and at the same time best of remedies.
Toledo News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

roof of the ell. too; and it was proposed
to drag the river.
Mary Emma felt little thrill of hope.
Some things dropped into river might
float.
"The cyclones has Gurus ways. It
might have picked the baby up, and
dropped her down somewheres kind Of
easy" said Uncle Lot Pillsbury.
But the others shook their heads.
Two men went down into the well.
Mary Emma put her hands before her
eyes. She expected to see them bring
up little golden head.
Eunice's voice broke upon her ears,
the poor mother driven wild by her mis-
cry:
What did you do with her? Why
didn't you hold her tight? Oh, why did
| trust you?"
Mary Emma tried to answer. but the
great lump in her throat wouldn't let
her.
She was straining her eyes now to
watch the men as they came up from
the well. No little golden head, The
baby was not there.
Mary Emma drew a long, sobbng
breath of relief.
Perhaps | could tell, now, what l did,
or what l thought of doing-I can't be
sure that | did. was so bewildered.
But what good would it do to til?
They couldn't find her. Oh, why don't
they go to the river"
Mary Emma set out for the river
alone, running as if for dear life. She
felt scarcely a ray of hope, but she could
not stay where everyone seemed to look
reproachfully at her.
At the foot of the little hill on which
the house was set, queer little sound
stopped her flight. II was just like the
gurglng, grieved little cry Alice made
when she awake and found herself
alone.
Mary Emma's heart seemed beating
in her ears so loudly as to drown all
other sounds; but she heard it again
the little grieved cry.
1t seemed to come from a clump Of
weeds, tall 5urdocks and thstles, and
one small alder tree, which the cyclone
had spared.
With trembling hands, Mary Emma
parted the leaves. There was the we'll
bucket, rolled upon its side, and out
of it were thrust yellow head and a
small dimpled fist!
Rosy with sleep, co9ing with JOY at
sight of Mary Emma. without a bruise
or scratch, was the baby.
Noah said
"You might know Mary Emma would
do the very queerest thing that could
be thought Of"
But Hiram and Eunice said they
thought the well bucket Yves provi-
dsnce; so Mary Emma was comforted.
Golden Days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
THE TEMPLE OF FAME.

How far away is the Temple of Fame?'
Said a youth at the dawn of day;
And he toiled and dreamed of a deathless
name;
But the hours went by and the evening
came,
That left him feeble, and old, and lame,
To plod on his cherries way.
For the path to Fame is a weary climb
Up mountain steep and high.
There are many who start in their youthful
prime;
But in the battle with fate and time,
For one who reaches those heights sub
lime
Are thousands who fall and die.
The youth who had failed could never guess
The reason his quest was vain;
But he sought no other to help or bless
He followed the glittering prize, Success,
Up the narrow pathway of Seltishness,
And this had been his bane.
How far away is the Temple of Good"
Said a youth at the dawn of day;
And he strove, in a spirit of brotherhood,
To help and succor, as best he could,
The poor and unfortunate multitude
On their hard ana dreary way.
He was careless alike of praise or blame;
But after his work was done,
An angel of glory from Heaven came
And wrote on high his immortal name.
Proclaiming this truth, that the Temple
of Fame
And Temple of Good are one.
For this is the lesson that history
Has taught since the world began:
That those whose memories never die,
Who shine like stars in our human sky,
And brighter grow as the years roll by,
Are men who have lived for Man.
Denver News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

All Clear and blue; but what was that
black speck away off where the prairio
was lost in the sky?
Only a speck, but it came rushing on
almost with the speed of a cannon ball,
increasing in size with every instant.
Mary Emma knew what it might be
twice had the town been almost de-
stroyed by a cyclone.
What, oh. what should she do with
the baby? The wits which Mary Emma
had been enjoined to keep about her
quite forsook her, as was no wonder.
She never could quite remember what
happened in the next two or three min
utes, only that a rushing, roaring noise
deafened her, that the earth and the
sky seemed to come together with a
great shock.
When she came to herself she was
prone on herface under a pile of shingles
and hay-the lighter ruins of the barn
but she could help to eXtricate her
self; she was almost unhurt.
"Where is the baby?" said Hiram $
voice, hoarse and unnatural.
Mary Emma looked toward the house;
it was still standing. The cyclone,
which had swept the great barn away
like a feather, had only brushed the
| house in passing, and unroofed the little
ell.
Then Mary Emma looked toward the
WELL The woodwork was gone COM
pletely; even the great sweep, that
| EJ;ro,,,se ,rro,, ca ba,. baJ M do +ba+ u &c
wife might have something to remind
her of her New England home.
Mary Emma shuddered as she looked
toward the well.
Il put her somewhere! | cant tell
hadn't time to think! 1t came Just
like a fash" she said, trembling and
sobbing.
ransacked every corner, and came out
again, with his face more dreadful than
ever in its grayish paleness.
:. throng of men and women had
gathered. All had their own troubles,
ruined homesteads and harvests-the
cyclone had devastated the PiIlsbury
settlement, leaving the rest of the town
untouched-bu there had been no lives
lost; no one was missing except Hiram
Pillsbury's baby. What were all other
troubles compared to his?
They searched under a great pile of
the heavy timbers of the barn. Poor
Towser's body lay there, stark and stiff,
but not the baby's.
Jonas Farley said there were timbers
of that barn over in Burnt river, and t he
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
Winter in the South.

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward place where the in
conveniences of Northern winter may be
escaped. No section of this country offers
line of the Louisville 4 Nashville Railroad
between Mobile and New Orleans 1t pos
sesses a mild climate, pure air even temper
ature and facilities for hunting and fishing
enjoyed by no other section. Accommoda-
tions for visitors are irst-class, and can be
secured at moderate prices. The l.. & N.
r. r. is the only line by which it can be
cities. Through car schedules to all points
in Florida by this line are also perfect.
Write for folders, etc, to jackson Smith, d.
2. A, Cincinnati, o.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

The rich. handsome, talented stran-
ger prostrates himself at the feet of
the beautiful cashier in the laundry.
BE mine!" he implores.
Am / dreaming" the young girl
ask herself, anxiously.
She had not long to remain in doubt.
For she presently spurns the rich,
talented, handsome stranger and mar
ries the bow-legged Doiler-maker to
whom she had plighted her troth.
This, of course, makes it cinch that
she is dreaming Detroit Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
Willing to PIcnSe.

81 won't take those pictures" said
the woman, angrily. why, they make
me look like fright
Madam" said the suave photograph
err, 81 see that you do not want a
photograph, but fancy picture. Just
make your own selection from the
showcase. Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

Toffer-Have cigar, old boy. I'm
afraid, though, these are not very good.
In fact, they may be worse than those
l gave you last.
Friend (in burst of politeness)-Im-
possible, my dear boy, impossible.-N.
Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
A1d5i51zf1 If \
A Little Too English.

Chun-What! You are not engaged
to Miss Hightone! Well, declare! 1
Thought surely that would be match.
Ypung TremolO-I backed out. She
was too much a slave of fashion-too
English, you know.
'You amaze me-
"Fact. She wanted me to go by my
self and ask her fathers consent. IN.
Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
Unjust.

''If you keep on as you have begun,
Mabel, complained the young husband,
running his eye over the expense ac-
count, I'VE shall never be able to lay up
anything for rainy day"
How can you say so, Henry" eX-
claimed the young wife, righteously in
dignant, when you know have two
of the loveliest rainy day skirts that
were ever made!'-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
Only One.


"Only one kiss" he pleaded.
only one?" she asked, coyly, and
could it be? with a tinge of disappoint-
ment in her air.
Only one!" he said again. beseech.
ingly, and the maiden yielded. But it
lasted from SIS to Has p. m.-Somer.
,yille journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

you didn't act with your usual fire
and enthusiasm" said the acquaint-
ance.
No" answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes, IAN actor sometimes finds it
necessary to husband his powers for a
supreme effort. l was saving myself
for the argument with the manager
when the box office receipts are count
ed. ''-Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

81 wonder why it is none of those
Gadsby girls ever has beau?"
Il don't know, unless it's because
their father has never publicly threat
ened to chastise the first young man
of his dsrlings. "-Chicago Times-Her-
aid
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
Sad Catastrophe.

Mrs. Golde Nugget cannot see any call
ers to-day, Nanette.
NanNte Give minutes later to caler)-
Monsieur, | hat re plaisure to inform you Eat
madame is blind to-day. - Philadelphia
North American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

Mrs. Flannagan-Me daughter, Julia,
TIL taycher tells me that yure little
Patsy is in wan av TIL lower grades at
her school.
Mrs. Finnigan (excitedly) - Lower
grades, did yez say? Oi'll go down t
thot school this blissed minnit an tear
tn hair av tn taycher thot dared pit
my Patsy in the lower grade, aven iv he
is Oirish! -Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
What She Does.

First Lady Clerk - There goes the
meanest woman in town.
Second Lady Clerk-Who is she?
First Lady Clerk don't know, but
she is always coming in here, and want
ing something we haven't got.-Chicago
Daily Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

Senator's Son-Father, teacher told
us to-day that senatorship was an
Office in the gift of the people.
Senator-Gift? Not much! I had to
pay over $4,000 for my seat! Gift?
Pooh! ooh.-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

well, gentlemen" remarked the
president of the club, EMOTIONS are in
order. 1t has been suggested that we
have banquet. What shall be done?'
Mr.. President" spoke up the man,
who-was-seldom-h Il move
we dispose of it by laying it on the
table,
The motion was carried.-Philadel'
phia North American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

What do you suppose made David
say that all men were liars?" asked the
Sunday school teacher.
Perhaps he had been TO painless
dentist" suggested Tommy Tenspot.-
Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
Always.

Gazzam-Well, no matter lew much
the automobile may supersede the
horse, there's one equine commodity
that will always be in demand.
Squeers-? ? ? ? t? q?
Horse sense."-N. y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

Professor-Now, Mr.. Doolittle, what
have you learned about your topic
the diamond?
Mr.. Doolittle-That all women be-
lieve it harmonizes exactly with their
compleXions.-Jewe lers' Weekly.