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The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30
Household Bookkeeping.

throw out with the spoon more than the
husband can put in with the shovel but
Edwin Sanderson gives in the Woman $
Home Companion some very practical
suggestions on this question: He says:
"Conductng the affairs of Il household is
just as much Il business, and affords the
same opportunity as IL mercantile bust
ness for the exercise of judgment. Many
a good income has been frittered away
by lack of this care. With a carefully
kept record of the money expended dur
ing the month or the year there need be
no question as to what has boone OF the
hOusekeeperS allowance. and the head OF
the family can see for himself just what
it costs, by economical management, to
keep up his home.
"Such good management does not con-
sist merely in preventing the expenditure
of money. but involves the care and judS-
mcnt which secure the return for the
money which is of the most use to the
family. Under such management money
is not spent in one direction which is
more needed in another. One depart
ment is not allowed to usurp even an
apparently necessary amount when there
is some more vital need III another dlrec-
ton. 1t will be found that the mere fact
that an account is kept will of itself re
suit in reduction of expenses, When II
is to he remembered that each purchase
is afterward to be written in the ac-
count it causes one to think whether the
purchase is necessary. even If nobody
but the purchaser is TO see the account ;
| and there is natural desire to make the
showing at the end of the month as in
| dicative of good management as posi-
BILE. In closing Il months accounts the
result is almost certain to be compared
| with that of the preceding month. and it
| there has been an increase of expenses
an investigation will follow for the pur,,
pose of finding out how it happened ana
whether it may be avoided the next
month. Thus the system promotes that
vigilance and care which are essential
| to good management and which cannot
| fail to produce the most gratifying re-
| suits from the Standpoint of economy.
The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30
s,o,,,es and To;Iet Cloths.

See that your sponges are unbleached.
Do not run the risk of using one that
has been in service at hospital. Ii
they are unbleached, they are new. at
least. if not so attractive looking. Have
the wash cloth boiled often. Microbes
consregate in old powder and washcloths.
Silk is the cloth for the face, as its par
ticles do not come off easily and fill the
pores. 1t produces a good circulation if
rubbed over the face gently.
The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30
Visiting OF the Doorstep.

gram.
Visit H1. OH the Doorstep.
Doorstep visiting is becoming feature
of city life again. The doorstep girl Is
often a pretty girl. daintiIy attired. anC
her cushions are frequently downy at
fairs. so arranged that the sides of the
door form comfortable resting places fol
the visitors heads. This unconventIona
reception room is, therefore, Il popular
place, and the hostess who has many
friends holds high carnival III it each
evening from to 10 or thereabouts, says
the Baltimore News. Young men er
on one Of the cushions ''fOr minute,
and lnger an hour: neighboring girls run
over for a tiny chat. the children about
stop to ask questions-too many, some
times-until when mademOiselle counts
up her guests before retiring she finds
that she has held a regular ''at home.'
Ii the doorstep girl, through some un
toward circumstance. has to stay in towI
all summer, she finds herself a belle be
contidante of discOnsolate lovers, and the
delight of dismal swains, whose "bes
girls are in the mountains or at the sea
shore. Her miniature salon is crowded
with interesting men unattached because
of the exodus that has left the city {
desert place. -,
If the doorstep girl is a sensible one
she does not resent the fact that som'
of her visitors would see her DRAWN;
room, but seldom if the season wer'
winter, and the town crowded, for sh'
feels all the good-fellowship that on
prisoner feels for another who makes
his prison more cheerful. Her visitor
make her captivity pleasant, she makes
theirs, and both sides are content to lie
the future and the past take care o
themselves, so long as the sultry pres
ent is bearable.
The doorstep girl is a gracious hostess
and dispenses the hospitality of her hom
right generously alike to the just and tn
unjust. Her reign for the summer M ma
Just begun. and perhaps she will be
greater belle than some of her friend
who spend the time at grand resorts j
81 will
The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30
Eunui of Young Women.

One of the saddest features of the pres
cnt day life is the condition of ennui in
which even the very young women set
tie soon after their school days are fin
ished. At 1S or 10 they have been every
where, seen everything, possessed what
ever their desires have prompted, and
lust when life should be most filled with
beautiful promises they are hopelessly
stranded on the barren shores of ndiffer-
encc.
The root of this evil is to be found in
parental indulgence. The American ia
tLer and mother work hard, saving all
they can, denying themselves luxuries,
and oft-times necessaries, as well, that
their daughter may reyel i'll that which
they have never taken the time or the
means to enjoy, says the Philadelphia
Times.
From her earliest infancy the girl finds
that her lightest. wish is to be gratified
if it is possible, regardless of the fact
that what she desires may not be becom-
ing to her age or to her condition in life
That she wants it is all that the parents
consider, so that when the time comes
that such qualification would have some
significance she is past enjoying it. She
has nothing to look forward to, she is
surfeited and should she marry iler hUs-
band will find this ennui the greatest bar
to their domestic happiness.
A little more denial in early youth
plain food plain frocks, simple pleasures
I'D to the time of her debut, should be
the rule, when the delight of new sensa-
tions will more than compensate for the
doing without that which has marked
her pathway up to that time.
The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30
IN GAY NEW YORK.

vowed she was divinely fair,
l swOre undying love;
The CLINT of gold was in her hair,
Her eyes like stars above.
And as upon my bended knees,
BY sweet loves ardor fired.
| prayed for mercy and hearts ease,
She said, You make me tired
New York Herald.
NEXT!
Divorces are so common now
That no one dare be veXcd.
The whole 400 simply sits
And softly murmurS Next
Town Topics.
The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30

The hoard of health has ordered that
one cuspidor be placed in every factory in
the metropolis for the use of every two
men. Positive orders were also given
that they be cleaned twice daily. The
health authorities made this move after
careful consideration, and say it Will
greatly reduce the amount Of contaglon.
The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30

This little incident was overheard in
front of prominent uptown roof gar
den during /; shower one evening: Let S
go up on the roof garden,' said one.
"Why, it's raining said the other, III
surprise at the suggestion. Yes, but the
roof is glass-covered," replied the other
..'Thcn it's too warm" was the rejoinder.
The manager, who was standing near by
made grimace. It's mighty hard to
please everybody" said he, sadly.
The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30

An order was placed with fur house
in New York for Russian sable tip and
sealskin cloak for Mrs. Clarence H.
Mackay, daughter-in-law of John w.
Mackay, to cost more than $500. When
the news got out it became the talk of
the fur trade
The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30

Isabelle Urquhart, the famous and ias-
cinating actress. has obtained an absolute
divorce from her husband, Guy Standing,
a member of Charles Frohman's Empire
Theater Stock company. The papers in
the case were sealed by order of the
court and the name of the correspondents
named by Mrs. Standing, was not d.
vulged, although gossip along the Rialto
SAYS she is a prominent prima donna who
is having similar troubles of her own
just ut present.
The Virginia enterprise., 1899-06-30

The newest parasol is the ''automo-
bile" and, of course, comes from Iaris'
If is conspicuous chiefly because of its
color. which is so red that it seems as
If even an autocar would take fright
and run m away from it. Its other title to
notice is the size and ugliness. Of its
handle. which is very much on the lines
of the classic and forcible shillelah. 1t Is
considered very sportsman-like and cor
rect to wear huge goggles when auto
mobiling; but where is the woman who
would 81 disfeure herself? Not the
piouant and chic French girl, certainly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie to know of one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be generous t,
the needy and suffering. The propri-
etors of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds have
given away over ten million trial bot
ties of this great medicine, and have
the satisfaction of knowing it has alb
solutely cured thousands of hopeless
cases. Asthma, bronchitis, hOarse-
ness and all diseases of the throat.
chest and lungs are surely cured by
it. Call on Hartz N Ullemeyer, drug
gists, and get a free trial bottle.
Regular size so cents and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed or price refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
a. j. RIESS,
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST,
CornerFourth Avenue and Twenty third street
WhnIIY Discourage

"No, ma'am, l don't like EN-" said
Mr.. CumroX with emphasis. I'm free
to say these dialect stories makes me
tired. Half the words in 'em amt in
the dictionary
but you might cultivate n liking for
them said his wife's sister. 1T is
something like music. You may not
have much of an ear for it at first, but
if you keep at it you will soon appre-
ciate it,
well, maybe 1 will some day, but
I'd rather have something solid. I'd
like To begin on some of my youngest
girls school books and go right
through 'em. That's the sort of read
ing that I'd enjoy spending time on
He picked up one of his daughters
books which happened to be lying
near. 1t was n copy of Virgil. which
his daughter had been translating into
English. He stared solemnly at the
first page of the Latin epic for awhile
and then slowly turned the leaf. When
his eyes had got down to the middle
of the next page, he laid the volume
down with a sigh.
It's no USE" he exclaimed regret
fully
What is of no use?"
MY trying to read dialect. And 1
must say that this thing of teachin
1t in the public schools strikes me as
plaguy foolishness. '-Washington Star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18

THE anti-eXpansionists who favor
the withdrawal of the American forces
from Luzon or any of the Philippine
group under fire 90 too far. While
opposed in principle to the admins
tration policy that got us into war
with the natives, not while there is q
gun aimed Mt the flag should it be
hauled down. Clean up the Job now
that we are in it, aud then rectify the
wrong by treating the natives as we
would be treated. The democratic
doctrine, and it is the American doc
trinc, is that the flag should be de-
Tended at all hazards whenever and
wherever an attack is made upon it.
But the flag has been hauled down in
Alaska in territory purchased long
years ago from Russia. and our title
never disputed until gold was discov-
cred in our territory and England took
a notion that she wanted it. So the
flag has been hauled down to accom-
MEDIATE our good English friends. and
it was done by the administration
which is bowling about democrats
wanting to pull it down. The demo-
Gratis object to hauling down the flag
in the Philippines while there is an
armed Tagal ready to assail it. and
also to hauling it down to avoid trou-
BILE with any nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
August Flower.

1t is a surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton. THAT in my travels in all
parts of the world, for the last 10
years, l have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipa-
ton. l find for tourists and statesmen,
or for persons filling office positions,
where headaches and general bad feel
ings from irregular habits exist, that
Green's August Flower isa grand rem
edy. 1t does not injure the system
by frequent use, and is excellent for
sour stomachs and indigestion" Sam
pie bottles free at L. ii. Thomas.
Sold by dealers in all civilized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
LINERS FROM LOWER END.
Miss Lille Workman Has an Accident
MIR. Fosters Handsome Residence.


Foster, Oct. 1o.-Mr. and Mrs.
George Freyermuth and daughters
drove to Lone Tree, Iowa, to visit with
relatives over sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Ryder are expected
home from Prairie City this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Epperly, of New
Boston, spent q few days at Giiletts
last week.
Lawrence and Henry Beeney and
Lew Milton arrived home from the
north last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Noble are re-
ioicing over the advent OF a little
daughter in their home.
The ladies of the Baptist church
will give an oyster supper in A.
Thornton's new barn Friday night.
Mr.. Adams, 4 Latter Day Saint
preacher, expects to hold services at
the Wrayville school next week, COM
mencing Sunday night.
Supt. Ferguson came down from
Rock Island Saturday morning and
attended the teachers meeting held
at Illinois City.
William Kruger, of Ferdinand,
hauled two loads of a good quality of
apples to Muscatine last week and re-
ceived so cents per bushel from the
shippers.
We had quite heavy rainfall Fri
day evening and it did not come
amiss, as water and stock pasture
were getting scarce and the dust was
almost uncomfortable.
Mis- Lille Workman, who is en-
gagged in teaching school at Buffalo
Prairie, sprained her ankle so badly
Wednesday morning that she was
compelled to postpone school the re-
naming two days.
Mr.. Fosters new residence will soon
be ready for occupancy. The carPen-
tiers are putting on the finishing
touches inside and the painter is eX-
pected this week. When completed
it will be the most beautiful cottage
in appearance in our township 1t is
equipped with all modern improve
ments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
Champion Trouble Dorroxxcr

81 have known good many borrow
ers of trouble" said the man with the
glasses, but the worst case, 1 think, is
that of n friend of mine who has pick
ed out his own pallbearers and made
them all promise that they will insist
upon having probes stuck into him be-
fore he is buried, so as TO be sure that
he is really dead"
That is an aggravated case" replied
his companion, but 1 know of one that
beats it. The wife Of a poet of my
acquaintance is worrying because he
may get rich and 20 out in society
where they Will fIatter and spoil him"
Chicago Times Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
While There i.LIfe There is Home.

l was afflicted with catarrh; could
neither taste nor smell and could hear
hut little. Ely's Cream Balm cured
it.-Marcus q. Shantz. Railway, n. j.
The Balm reached me safely and the
effect is surprising. My son says the
first application gave decided relief.
Respectfully, Mrs. Franklin Freeman,
Dover, y. II.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing- Sold by druggists at SO
cents or mailed by Ely Brothers, So
Warren street, New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
why Does He Not End Then?

If President Mckinley is really in
earnest in his announced purpose of
subduing the FiliPinos and OF ending
the struggle with honor to his coun-
try he should spare it the further hu-
mility of further exhibitions of war
fare such as Otis is conducting. AL
most simultaneously with the Presi-
dental declarations comes intelligence
that the army officers in the Philip
pines are indignant at Otis because of
his useless but costly method of cam
pigning in the policy of conquering
towns without holding them. Moth
ing is gained by expensive move
ments. expensive in loss of life and
money, which eventually mean sim
ply the driving OF the insurgents out
of strongholds only to permit them to
return TO them holder and more ag-
gressive than ever when the Ameri-
cans withdraw. A Manila dispatch
to today's Chicago Record states:
The recent military operations ut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
Alma Mans TestImouy.

l have obtained excellent results
from the use of Foley's Kidney Cure.
1t relieves my backache and severe
pain over the hips. 1t toned up my
system and gave me new vim and en-
ergy- l regard it as an honest and
reliable remedy for all kidney dis
eases. 1t makes no false claims, but
does what it says when given n fair
trial. l certainly recommend it.
WILLIAM FINN,
Az Elida Road, Lima, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
1t May Save Your Life.

A dose or two of Foley's Honey and
Tar will prevent an attack Of pneumo-
MIA, grip or severe cold if taken in
time. Cures coughs, colds. Group.
Ia grippe, hoarseness, difficult breath
ing, whooping cough, incipient con-
sumption, asthma or bronchitis. Gives
positive relief in advanced stages Of
consumption, asthma or bronchitis.
Guaranteed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
DON'T GIVE UP.
Discouraged Citizens VIII Find Comfort
In the Experience OF a Rock ISL
and Citizen.

Don't give up.
life.
Fight it out. Try every means.
Failure in one ease does not mean
success is an impossibility.
Everybody makes mistakes.
Experience is the modern instruc-
tor.
Profit by the experience of others.
1t may save your life.
The experience of friends and neigh
bors.
The testimony of Rock Island peo-
pie.
Will bring renewed encouragement.
Here is case in point: Mrs. j..
Anderson, of 1905 Thirtv-eighth
street. says: Il had steady, aching
pam through my kidneys and in my
hips, especially after a hard day )
work. when my back hurt me so Sc
verely that it made me nervous and
restless nights. There was too fire.
Guent action of the kidney secretiOns
as n rule, very annoying and distress
ing. Doan's Kidney Pills were recon-
mended to me and / obtained a box at
Marshall & Fishers drug store. In a
few days | began to improve and | con-
tinued the treatment until | was COM
pletely cured
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers. price so cents. Mailed by
Fcster-Milburn company, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in l to 5
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 40 cents.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island: Gustave Schle-
gel Il Son, 220 West Second street,
Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18

"What'I 1 do with this lot of raw re-
cruits:' asked the Pacific islander.
Paw recruits?' echoed the chief alb
sentmindedly. What's the use of
bothering me with such foolish ques-
tons: Turn EN- over to the cook.
Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18

The Peoria Star, anti-Bryan, ex-
pansion paper, is candid enough to
say: The position which William j.
Bryan takes regarding the war is SEN
sible. He says he is not in favor of
withdrawing our troops, but he would
declare our policy toward them in
such plain and unequivocal terms
that they can understand what we
propose to do TO them and what they
nu~ht 10 do to u.s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18

NV YORK has a new negro poet
who is said to be making a name for
himself. James 5. Carrothers is his
name. and he is a clergyman and an
athlete of mature powers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18
For Over Ftfty Year,

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. rs
cents 8 bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18

The Philadelphia Times. which
stands by the trusts, says $4,000
travelling men will be thrown out of
employment, and it will be a good
thing for the people. There is great
logic in this.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18

IT is understood that John Sherman
is not laying awake of nights plan
ming how to elect the McHanna candi-
dates in the state Of Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18

You ought to know that when suf-
fering from any kidney trouble that a
safe. sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refund
ed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10. IS and so cents Reiss'
drug store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-18

The DAILY ARGUS enters upon it's
49th year today.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1899-04-28
A Reminder.

Perhaps one Of the most unique ideas
for causing an umbrella that has been
exchanged by mistake TO be returned to
its owner is that Of a Bangor gentleman
who has painted in bold. white letters
on the insids Of his earthly parachute
the following reminder. "Stolen from
John --. - Ohio St. Bangor. Me- "
Exchange
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1899-04-28
Vitality of saaiIs.

The snail is blessed with great powers
Of vitality A case Is recorded Of an
Egyptian desert snail which came to
life upon being immersed in warm wa
ter after having passed four years glued
to a card in the English museum Some
species. in the collection Of certain
naturalist. revived after they had appa-
rently been dead for IS years; and
snails. having been frozen for weeks in
solid blocks Of ice. have recovered upon
being thawed out The eggs are as hard
TO destroy as the snail itself They seem
perfectly indifferent to freezing and
have been known TO prove productive
after having been shriveled up in an
oven TO the semblance Of grains Of sand
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1899-04-28
con.i.tsnt to the Lat.

IF was TO commit suicide at sea,
said Weary Walker as he shifted the
hay band on his left foot. "I'd jump
from IN bow Of III boat "
IAN why from IN sternr' que
ried Limpy Lannigan
"If | jumped from tn stern. said
Weary. IL couldn't avoid tn washl"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer