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Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
No Right to UgIIness.

The woman who is lovely in face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be at
tractive must keep her health. If she
is weak, sickly and all run down, she
will be nervous and irritable. If she
has constipation or kidney trouble.
her impure blood will cause pimples,
blotches, skin eruptions and a wretch
ed complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvet
skin; rich complexion. 1t will make
a good-looking, charming woman of a
rundown invalid. Only 80 cents at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
NEW MAUSER PISTOL.
Description of the Weapon to he
Used by American CnVnIrymcn.


Used by American CaNnlrymcn.
"The new Mauser pistol, with which
our cavalry is about to he armed, is
horrible looking piece of machinery"
said an aesthetic New Orleans sports
man to 4 reporter of the New Orleans
Times Democrat the other day. 1t
doesn't resemble q firearm at all, but
looks like some strange scientific in
strument such as one might see in
laboratory. Imagine n cigar box ja-
panned black with a handle at one end
and a short tube at the other, and
there you have it. The box contains
the mechanism, and the tube spouts
bullets. The cavalryman of the past
was a dashing figure. He wore steel
curass and a helmet with nodding
plumes, and, while he carried a brace
of pistols in his holsters. his real weap-
on was n trusty saber. Do you re-
member the splendid fellows who are
galloping past Napoleon in Meissonier's
1902 Since then science has gradu-
ally sucked alT the poetry out OF war,
and the Mauser pistol is the last work
of brutal utilitarianism.
THE cavalryman of the future will
carry nothing but n small black wal
nut box and will closely resemble q
surgeon going out to operate for ap-
pendicitis. When he gets to the right
spot. designated by the engineer corps.
he will dismount, open the box, take
out his hideous Mauser machine, hook
the case TO one end SO as to form n
shoulder rest. spray few quarts Of
projectiles in Il given direction and go
home again to rest after the fatigue OF
the fray. If calculations of the range
finder are all right, his bullets perfo-
rate somebody n mile away. That will
be war a In mode. In some respects
it is a great improvement on the old
style. but it will inspire no poets I'm
agine Tennyson writing the Charge Of
the Light Brigade about Il cavalry reg
iment armed with Nauser automatics,'
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
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AMUSEM ENTS.
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The exceedingly funny farce,
"How Smith Met Jones'" will be pre-
sented at Harper's theatre Sunday
evening. The play is said to be writ
ten in a clever style, with abundant
and amusing situations, and play
withal that is up to date in comedy
efforts in this late line.
The Chicago Symphony orchestra,
comprising 46 instrumentalists, un-
der the direction of Adolph Rosen-
becker, and augmented by William
II. Sherwood, the celebrated pianist,
and Nine. Ragnan Lime and Helm
rich Meyn, two talented vocalists,
gave the opening performance last
night at Harper's theatre in the
Young Mems Christian association
entertainment course for the season
of 1S99-1900. 1t is safe to say that
more delighted audience never gath
cred in the opera house, which was
packed to the doors. 1t was the first
appearance in Rock Island of the
Chicago Symphony orchestra, which
was organized little overa year ago,
but its reputation is established here
now, and lovers of music will antici-
pate with pleasure it's return season
hence. William Tell. " the overture
of Rossini's opera, was given by the
| orchestra for the opening selection.
For an encore it rendered 1.-The Bride
Elect" and then followed with by
the Beautiful Blue Danube" ''Peer
Glyntn and the wedding march
| from MendelssOhn's 'Midsum-
mer Nights Dream" each num-
ber being warmly received. Nine.
| Ragnan, whose voice is a rich meZzo
soprano, sang with beautiful effect
an aria from Samson and Delilah, >
| and upon recall rendered "Mignon. =
She and Mr.. Meyn gave for a duet 90
Days of Youth" and Mr.. Meyn, who
has a strong baritone voice, sang
for a solo the ToreadOr song from
Carmen. Mr.. Sherwo d fairly en-
tranced the audience with his bril-
liant and artistic execution of Lists
Hungarian Fantazie," in the rendi-
tion of which he was assisted by the
orchestra. For an encore Mr.
Sherwood played a charming lit
tie selection that did not re-
| quire such physical effort. Later on
in the program, with the assistance of
the orchestra, he rendered the Weber
Liszt "Polonaise Brilliante, which
followed q grand orchestral mum ber,
with violin solo by Mr.. Berisina, a
special arrangement by Mr.. Rosen-
| becker of an entire act from Donsetti
being given. 1t was after IL O'Clock
when the closing number, The We'd
ding March," was reached, the pro-
gram having been extended to almost
twice its usual length by the persis-
tent encores of the audience, which
was such an appreciative one that the
performers gratefully and courteously
responded as many times as they were
| called for.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
PICTURES AT THE FAIR.
Mid-WInter Show To Have Many Features
The Rabies,

The Babies.
Following are some Of the great
moving pictures that will be shown
every evening at the big Tri-City Mid
Winter fair that commences Dec. ) at
Saengerfest hall, Davenport: Admiral
Dewey receiving the Washington and
New York committees on board the L.
S. cruiser Olympia; Admiral Dewey
taking leave of committees, showing
the gallant admiral standing directly
in front of the camera life size, his
head bare, graciously bidding his
guests adieu; presentation of low
ing cup at city hall, New York,
to the admiral; L. S. cruiser
Olympia leading naval parade, etc.
The great international yacht race
between the Shamrock and Columbia.
showing the start and finish of the
race will also be produced.
The people OF the tri-cities seem to
take 4 great deal of interest in the
baby show which will take place Sat-
urday of the exposition, which is
ladies' and children's day. Director
Mcdonald has received a number of
letters from mothers, fathers, sisters,
brothers and interested people asking
for information in regard to the baby
show. Some want to know this and
some that; some want to know what
the prizes are to be, while others don't
care about the prizes, all they want
is to enter their babies at the show.
The baby show will surely be great
feature of the exposition.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
Give the Children a Drink

Called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, ap-
petizing, nourishing food drink to
take the place of coffee. Sold by all
grocers and liked by all who have
used it because when properly pre-
pared it tastes like the finest coffee,
but it is free from |all it's injurious
properties. Grain-O aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not
a stimulant, but health builder, and
children, as well as adults. can drink
it with great benefit. Costs about
one-fourth as much as coffee. 15 and
% cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
AN EASY DECISION

to reach is that Bahnsen's drug store
is the pleasantest place in this city
to do ones shopping. Clean, comfort
able, with courteous service. 1t rests
one to 20 there. Their line of goods
is the best, everything fresh, pure
and up-to-date, and prices always rea-
sonable. Bear in mind
8ahnsen's Drug Store.
Corner 4th Avenue and Goth street.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
ChamberIain's Pain BaIsm Cures Others
Why Not You?

My wife has been using Cham ber-
lain's Pain Balm, with good results,
for lame shoulder that has panied
her continually for nine years. We
nave tried all kinds of medicines and
doctors without receiving any bene-
lit from them. One day we saw an
advertisement of this medicine and
thought of trying it, which we did
with the best of satisfaction. She has
used only one bottle and her shoulder
is almost well. Adolph L. Millet,
Manchester, y. H. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
CHAT FROM COLLEGE.
Causes of Life Failures Dis
cussed by eugustana
Students.
EXCURSION TO FAIRPORT, IOWA

Glasses Go to Gather Fossils for ZooIoGi-
cal Examinations - Faculty Attends
Meeting of the Athletic Association
Handel Oratorio Society to Give a Com
cert.
The ePhrenokosmian and Adelphic So
cieties of Augustana college held their
respective meetings the other evening.
The Gladstone Debating club had 4
splendid meeting. Several new men,
bers were received and welcomed by
the president. The regular program
was discussion on the subject, "Re-
solved, that carelessness is the cause
of misfortunes and failures in human
life The bows were in the right
spirit The affirmative argued that
both historically and practically care
lessness is the cause of the fall of en-
pires, the misfortunes of communities
and the failures of individuals. Even
the fall of man was caused by care
lessncss. The negative replied that
the love of riches, honor and great
ness is the root of all evil, and hence,
also of carelessness. There is an ac-
tive evil principle in the world. If
this did not exist, carefulness would
be unnecessary. Furthermore, evil
environment, ignorance and inabili-
ties are the cause. The judges de-
cided in favor of the negative.
The Gladstone club consists of 20
members, five from each class in the
college. The object of the club is to
develop whatever abilities of thinking
and speaking it may possess.
Last Tuesday an excursion on the
c., X. L. & P. to FairPort, Iowa, was
made by the Senior and Junior classes
of the college department, in order o
collect fossils for geological eXamina-
tions. Fifty-one students took part in
the excursion. Prof Udden, who had
arranged for the excursion and was
along, and all the students, we're in
the best spirits, and the day was spent
very pleasantly The happy company
returned to Rock Island in the even
ing.
Promoting Athletics.
The Augustana College Athletic
association, organized but recently,
for the purpose of encouraging all
those who take interest in good and
wholesome exercise. met Friday even
ing. The college faculty committee
Ou dLnleLlCS was t'IcSChI IL IAO hiCSI-
ing. The association has the hearty
cooperation of both professors and
students. and it must, therefore, sue
ceed and become a useful factor in the
college work.
w. p. Lund, formerly a member of
the class of 1900, has entered the bus
mess college.
The Handel Oratorio society will
give grand concert in the First
Methodist church in Rock Island Dec.
10. Handel's famous oratoria will be
rendered.
The Lyceum entertainment course
opens tonight. a most excellent
concert will be given by the renowned
London Glee Singers. A more genu-
inc entertainment can not be given
in the three cities.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
LODGE OF PRINCES,
Local Members of Davenport
ConclaVe Propose Or
ganizing.
HOLDS A MEETING.

Next Initiatory Ceremony to Occur in
Rock IsIand-Date to Be Soon De-
termined- Preparations Being Made
for the Event-A Banquet Is TO Fol-
low.
1t is probable n branch of the
Princes of Iran, an organization that
is strong in Davenport and several
other Iowa cities, will be established
in Rock Island, where there are n
number of members, whe are now
identified with Al Cawthorn Conclave,
the second. across the river.
The Rock Island Princes have felt
that it was not Just the right thing
that they should be compelled to 90
to Davenport to attend meetings, and
proposed the alternating of the gath
erings between the two cities.
The result is that Il committee of
Davenport and Rock Island Princes
got together on this side of the river
last night and decided to hold the next
initiation of candidates here. Prepa-
ratious are already under way for he
event. Riding of the goat is said not
to hold a candle to the initiatory cere-
mony of the Princes. The unsuspect-
ing candidate is reeled and tossed and
pushed until he feels like 2-spot. 1t
is said to be the real thing.
Social Part of Program.
Following the initiation there will be
4 banquet and general good time. The
date of the affair will be determined
within the next week. The meeting
in Rock Island, the members of the
N no
ming of the movement which will
eventually result in the local men,
bers Withdrawing from AL Cawthorn
conclave and organizing a home body.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
A Card.

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Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
Don't Risk Your Life.

Many OF your friends, or people
whom you know of, have contra" ted
consumption, pneumonia or other
fatal diseases by neglect of simple
cold or cough. Foley's Honey and
Tar, safe, sure and pleasant cough
medicine, would have saved them.
1t is guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
MOST POPULAR WooDMAN

Contest in Connection With TrI-City Mid
Winter Fair.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17

We give no rewards. An offer of
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Test the curative powers OF Ely's
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York.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-17
G,ven bv Four Doctor..

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after being treated by four doctors
and being given up for lost, neigh
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07

The Daughters Of the Confederacy,
who are TO assemble i'm annual session
mere this week. are gathering from all
sections Of the South, and the entertain
nent in their honor began yesterday,
when the regents and vice-regents Of the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
the majority Of whom hold membership
in the United Daughters Of the Confede-
racy. held their annual meeting.
This meeting was held in the morning
at the Confederate Museum, and was fol-
lowed by a series Of highly enjoyable en-
tertainments. At l o'clock the shaft Of
the iron-clad Virginia was formally pre-
sented to the Museum, and accepted.
Then. at o'clock. a most recherche
luncheon was served at the Jefferson,
and several -prandial speeches were
made.
At night an historical reading was held
in the dining hall at the Jefferson, and
two highly valuable papers were read.
There was q brilliant company assem-
bled.
The Grand Division Of Virginia, United
Daughters Of the Confederacy, meets in
annual session this morning at 10 o'clock.
They hold morning and afternoon ses-
sions and there will be a reception by
Governor and Mrs. Tyler at the Execu-
tive Mansion tonight. The National Con-
vention begins its session tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07
PAY FOR THE DECORATIONS.
They Were Not satisfactory and the
ELL il Cut DOwn-Other Matters.

ELL is Cut DOwn-Other Matters
The special committee which was APP
pointed 10 contract for decorating the
city Hall on the civic carnival celebra-
lion met in the City Hall yesterday az
ternoon at 8 o'clock and decided, after
quite a lengthy discussion, 10 allow
Messrs. Cobb and Gardner, the contrac-
tors the sum of $40 in settlement Of
their claim for decorations. The original
contract was for $780,
The City Engineer submitted sketch
# the building. showing where the deco
rations were displayed and stated that
the work had been very severely criti-
cised. The Engineer said when he view
ed the building on the morning on which
the President arrived. il appeared TO him
that the contract had not been carried
out as the bunting used was not of fast
color. nor was IL artistically hung espe-
ciallv was this true Of the Presidents
picture.
Mr.. Cobb said the late hour at which
the contract was awarded, together with
the severe wind and rain, proved a great
drawback to the proper hanging OF the
decorations. He said as fast as flags
were hung in Position the wind blew
them down. and it was almost impossi-
be to do better, try as hard as they
might. He said the Contract had been
fully complied with.
Ii was decided, on motion Of Mr.. ferIl-
ter after considerable discussion to set
tie the claim by the payment of $40. TINS
was accepted by the contractors very
willingly.
STREET COMMITTEE MEETS.
The Committee on Streets met I'm regu-
lar semi-monthly session in the city Han
last nieht. and transacted routine busl-
ness. The bills and payroll OF the de-
partment were approved and ordered 10
be paid Bids for street work were Ie-
iected. on account Of irregularities.
The Committee on Accounts and PRINT
ing met last night and transacted .rou-
tine business. number of bills were
ordered to be paid.
MEETINGS TO-DAY.
The special commission appointed to
devise some plan of assessment OF city
licenses that shall be agreeable 20 law
vers doctors. dentists, saloon-keepers,
0sbmongers. and other professions ana
morcbants. will meet at o'clock to-
rieht. Some interesting reports are look
ed for from the several branches.
the committees on Streets and Water
viii meet in Joint session at the same
hour and the Committee on James River
Improvement will also meet at O'CLOCK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07
ANNUAL MEETING OF REGENTS.
Interesting Session Held and Re
ports Made from Various states.

The regents and vice-regents Of the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
held their second annual meeting at the
Museum at II o'clock. There was a good
attendance, both Of regents and local
members Of the society, and the session
was on interesting one, extending
through two hours. Mrs. +. c. Minor
read the cordial address of welcome,
which had been prepared by the presi-
dent. Mrs Joseph Bryan, who was kept
away by a recent bereavement in her
family There was general regret at her
absence Mrs. Anne Wright Duncan, re-
gent for Mississippi, made a very grace
full response to the address OF welcome.
After this the reports Of the Richmond
officers Of the Confederate Memorial
Literary Society were read and enthusi-
astically accepted The State reports
were read by the regents and yice-re-
gents, as follows:
South commandments, by Miss
Gibbs: vice-regents, by Mrs. Gwathmey,
alternate.
Mssissippi-R Regents. by Mrs. Anne
| Wright Duncan; vice-rtgents, by Mrs.
| j. r. Mcintosh.
Florida-Reeents. Mrs. +. p. Fleming;
vice regents, by Mrs. Dyer.
North CarOlina-Regent absent, and
| both reports read by the vice-regent,
Mrs. John W. Gordon.
| Tennessee-Regents absent; both re-
ports read by the vice-regent, Mrs Nor
man Y. Randolph.
Anssouri-Regeuts. by Mrs valiant;
vice-regent's, Mrs. Nanny Werth, alter
nate.
Kentucky-Regents, Mrs. " G. Gray;
vice-regenrs. Miss Matte Harris.
Alabama-Regents, Miss Harrison;
vice regents. AIRS. James II. Drake.
Georgia-Regent's, Mrs. r. r. Parke;
vice-regents, Miss Stiles.
Louisiana-As the regent was absent
the reports were read by the Vice-resent'
Mrs. George Wayne Anderson.
Texas-Regents. by Mrs. Cornelia
Branch stone; yice-regents, by Mrs. Nc
Le0d.
Virginia's report was read by Mrs. J.
b. Iightfoot. alternate
Arkansas-As the regent was absent the
reports were read by Mrs. Decatur AK
tell.
Maryland-Regents, by Mrs. William
Reid: vice-regent's, Mrs. G. O'B. CoWar-
din
Solid-South report. by Miss Baushman'
OF Richmond.
A fine report on the Chapman pictures
written by Mrs. Bryan, was read by Mrs.
Minor.
\ report was read from Missouri for
the Roster Committee. sending 1851 names
OF Missouri soldiers to be placed on the
roll OF honor.
The meeting lasted until time for the
presentation of the Nirginia's shaft to the
Museum
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07

TO time was strongly opposed by Mr..
Wallerstein, on the ground that - Su-
pcrintendent OF the Fire Alarm was not
under the jurisdiction Of the Council
Mr.. Winston moved that the superin-
tendents OF gas ana water should be sub
stituted for the Superintendent Of Fire
Alarm. Replying 10 questions, Mr.. VIM
.ton said IT was a simple matter to make
the test. The object OF the resolution
was 60 arrest the lnroads Of electrolysis.
Mr. Pollock objected 20 Mr.. Winston's
amendment, on the ground that the su-
perntendents OF light and water had al
ready the power 20 inspect the lines. AZ
ter some further discussion the resolu.
ton was adopted as amended by Mr..
Winston. a resolution providing for the
collection Of damages. where damage has
been done by electrolysis, was adopted.
The Council adopted an ordinance re-
Quiring the Committee on Streets TO Dc
port an ordinance providing for I'D
sprinkling OF streets by the street rail-
way companies.
WILL PARADE "ON FOOT"
An invitation to attend the unveiling
ceremonies OF the Winnie Davis monu-
ment was accepted. Members will not
go in carriage, the question Of providing
vehicles meeting with no approval, ana
the motion OF Mr. Bloomherg, that the
Council would attend ION foot" was
unanimously adopted
The ordinance imposing penalties on
railroad and other companies which may
be- found responsible for electroiysis In
any part Of the city was amended in sew
cral particulars and in such manner as
90 call upon the companies peremptorily
10 stop eectrolysis.
President Caskie appointed the follow
ing committee from the Common Coun-
ell 10 20 to Washington TO ask for an ap-
preparation for Improvements to James
river: Messrs Curtis. Bloomberg Ebel,
Gibson, HARRISON, Mccarthy, and Peters.
TO IMPROVE THE WORKS.
Mr.. Wallerstcin asked that the resolu-
ton providing for the appropriation OF
sd 800 for improvements TO the gas-works
should be taken from the table. Speak
ing 70 the resolution. he argued that by
making this appropriation the city would
save }l1.OOo Il year.
The resolution was adopted by vote
of % TO G. The following voted in the
affirmative: Messrs. Blanks, Bloombers'
Camp Ebel. Gibson. Gunst. Heeke. Ho0-
son. Mccarthy. Minor. Neale, Peters Pol
lock Shea. Tanner. Teefey. Wallerstein'
Williams, Winston, Caskie-2O.
Those voting against the appropriation
were: Messrs Curtis, FERGUSON, Grimes
Harrelson. West, and Woody-6
THEY WILL NOT WALK.
The Council recolsidered its action IN
deciding to attend the unwilling ceremo-
MES on foot. and resolved to invite the
Mayor and the Board Of Aldermen TO ac-
company them in the procession IN car
rlages. The sergeant alarms was au-
thorized to procure twelve carriages Tor
he accommodation Of the members.
The Council then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-07
THE SHAFT or THE VIRGINIA.
This Historical Relic Presented 10
the Confederate Museum.

The massive section of the propeller
shaft OF the iron-clad Virginia, WHICH
for so many years lay In the yards OF
the HaxaIl-CIenshaw Company, in this
city. is now among the relics at the Con-
federate Museum.
1t was formally installed among the
relies yesterday with highly interesting
PROCEEDINGS. Mr.. Nirginius Newton, IN
an eloquent address, presented the smart
10 The regents OF the Museum on De-
half of the ladies Of the Kentucky Room,
ana Colonel H. \. Ramsey, Of Baltimore,
who was chief engineer OF the virginia.
made an historical address, setting FORM
the vicissitudes Of naval warfare IN tho
early sixties. Mrs. Archer Anderson ac-
cepted the shaft on behalf Of the regents
i'm the absence of Mrs. Joseph Bryan.
president OF the Museum. The speakers
were TO have been presented by Mr.. Jo-
seph Bryan. but he too. being detained
at home. Colonel Richard Maury acted
i'm the capacity Of master of ceremonies.
The presentation took place in the
Solid south Room. which was filled with
Interested listeners. and the speeches OF
the two orators. though necessarily
lengthy, were given undivided attention.
THE PRESENTATION.
Mr.. Newton was first presented. and In
introducing him colonel Maury made
very pretty speech, referring to Mr.. New