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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26

WyANTED-MAC HINISTS STEADY EN-
w plOyment and good wages to competent
men to I'LL IlSceS vacated by striking nfaclTtn-
lists 10 Chicago. Anis-ChalmerS com pHnyS
Twelfth street and Washtenaw avenue, Chi
cago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26

LlOR SALE-LOTS IN WOODIN'S ADD
II tiOn on Eleventh and Twelfth avenues
between Fifth and Seventh streets Close to
lower factories; high and dry, with good soil
Prices reasonable. Monthly payments IL de-
sired Inquire OF s. J. Woodin, g22 First
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26

NOR PENTHOUSE OF SIX ROOMS IN
II good location. Inquire ut 1912 Fourth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26

NOR RENT-FOUR FIVE ROOM FLATS,
~ with all modern COM enienceS opposite
c. r. 4. s Z. depot. Rent SIS each fat. For
particulars call on Hull & Co. Rock island, or
telephone G. A. Rooster, go Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26

NOR RENT-A HOUSE WITH SEVEN
II rooms and bath. 2s23 Sixth avenue, at SIS
per month. f. Ludoph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26

E{OR RENT-6-ROOM MODERN FLAT
= steam heat.at 1914 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26

u dItiOu by r. J. Burns, room IL, Mitchell s.
Lynde building These lots are on Sixth ave-
nue., between Twenty-eighth and Thirtieth
streets Convenient to Fifth avenue or Elm
strees street oar lines. Terms 10 suit pur-
chaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26

no YOU WANT AGENTS? MANY
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mess Lord & Carver, Racine, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26

IF YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL, TRADE
or rent anything engage help or secure =
situation, the Mail IS the one paper In Moline
that can do It for you. Mall W ants are popu-
lar and Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
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vance. 2-cent Stamps will do. Evening
Sunday Mail. Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-26
THE ARGUS.

Published DAT and Weekly ~ 1924 Second
Ave--s, Rock Island, IL Entered ~ she
Postonce as Second-class mAtter.l
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-02
The SEVEN AGES OF AN AMERICAN BEAUTY.

Born Clara Ward. tbs beautiful and clever daughter Of an Al rkan mnNon>re
ship owner she was taken by her mother toE Europe at the age Of 10 Herw wealth ans
her beauty brought her many admirers, She wa the toast Of half the gay Continent
BRIDE
The succe~fhs sutton was the Prree Joseph d Chinay and de Caaman a scion
of the royal Belgian family fourteen years her senior and notorhEiy dhsduted
They ee married in erat style in the Faral nundhturs in Paris May % Ia
MOTHER.
A dau.hter was born to hem the following year and Two years later a son ws
bmn h daughter is Mare. 10 years old and the son is Joseph. s years old.
Marfase ties CALLED and she hcame reoftca4y gay. The ard her husband spnt
her fortune LvahE. md then cane stories which,. il is said led the Prince to i'll
Prince Baldwin of Belgium. o.
ELfPER.
Janos REo musician. Il hunchback. whose wonderful skill with the violin made
a king in the realm of art. came inoh her life She wasf fascinated by his music:
he was hamedh ~ her beauty. they eopod she leaving husband md we children
he de@ting wife and family. They wa to Cann Egypt where they led a life of
reckless gayety and extravaganza.
ElVORCE.
children. and a settlement of so0o upon the children Rho too. was divorced by
SPENDTHRIFT.
Her xtravasance continued and became greater She not only spent all of a gen.
erous. income nut her debts caused heavy drafts to be made upon the principal
Thomas r. Lyon her uncle as means toward saving her fortune applied for and
was granted the appointment as her legal onservator md guardian, with full pow
under the cour over her fortune and its disbursement the Chicago Probate court
nus declaring her to h a spnhhrfr without ability to manage her own affairs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-02

her property and vested it in him. He asked
her to subscribe to the petition.
There are some hard things in this.
Clara" Re said, but I have been driven to
it. and lou might just as well understand
1t now"
She studied the document carefully. and
then. as if emerging from a trance. and
without the slightest show of establishment.
replied:
We'll. expected this. uncle. l am per-
fectly satisfied. I guess it's the only way
out of the trouble since | am not capable Of
managing my own affairs"
Without another word she added her name
to the petition and asked her uncle's for
civeness for the great amount of trouble
she had caused him.
The other day this petition was presented
TO the Chicago Probate Court. in whose ja-
risdiction lies mech of the Prlncess's estate.
II told that the Princess. in addition to her
annual income of S2J.ao. had. during the
last seven years through useless extrava-
gance. spent more than si5D.ooo Of her prin-
clpal. and that unless some immediate step
was taken she would soon he reduced to
want. Instead of paying her legitimate ex-
penses with her income. she had wasted il
on harmful! extravaganza and had left her
cebts to he paid out Of her estate.
At one time. in Paris. she paid 49, coo for "a
pair Of solitaire diamond earrings. and later
en-. when her income was a little slow in
arriving. she pawned them for a few hun
drei dollars.
she had Il mania fo- buying clothing and
hats. She never bought one hat: they always
came by the dozens. And her gowns and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-02
AND THEY DID SAY

She has been a great ,ial to us. and l feel
very much relieved to have the matter full
ly settled"
And he adds:
But with all her faults. there Is not A
girl living who has a kinder heart or who Is
more attractive in nearly every respect.
When she IS under the guidance Of her rela-
tives. she il the last girl you wouit suspect
of being guilty OF the ridiculous escaPades
credited to her. These spells come ami go.
bu, am sure they are gr 1wing less Sc
ri9us every year. She has been pretty quiet
in the 'a<t .sy years. She Is getting too
stsu, to travel cEd SIZE stays at home much
more than she otherwise would"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-02

conservator OF his niece's income ano per-
son.
As the petitioner related the remarkable
story OF the Princess's prodigality and riot
Gus life since she left her mothers care
some ten years ago. the six jurors sat and
gazed at one another in Arrangement. and
when ne had finished they hesitated a few
seconds before they ventured To speak.
Then. without a word. one after one they
affixed their signatures to the document
whereby the Princess is denied the right To
control her own estate.
This is what the guardian uncle says:
Il hope Clara Is at the end of her rope.
for the income which I shall allow her will
net be sufficient to permit of further folly.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

play Of fireworks Will be followed by red. whits
and blue hop. After the cotillon supper Will be-
served by the host. Arthur l.. Marsh The hotel
grounds will be artstically Illuminated. and nearly
all the prominent cottagers and summer residents
have promised TO be present. The committee of
ARRANGEMENTS will be composed of well known
residents.
The Deal Country Club entertained during the
week F. A. Duneka. A ID. Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs.
A H Curtis. Mr.. and Mrs. A H Gallaher. Henry
E. c. Luyties. Miss Luyties and Master Henry
Luyties
Registered at the Deal Golf Club from Saturday
70 Monday Of last week were. among others NJ H
Marsh Il, S Cox. jr.. u. S. N; G.. s. Cox, H. E.
Coffin W. H. Deering. J. w. Dunstan. W. c.
Demorest E Haviand. w r. Hill. George B.
Hurd JOhn T Little. S. NJ. l.. Loweree, Herbert p
Martin s. ]. Pattison, r. r. Smith and w. H.
Wearing.
Among expected arrivals next week at the Hatha-
way Inn Mr. and Mrs. Pelgram and Miss Pel-
gram OF Riverside Drive; Mrs. Upton. OF West
Seventieth-st. New-York; Mr. and Mrs. C. Tracy
and family. of Albany and others.
Among the improvements at Deal promised for
the season are several streets of new pavements
and a fine casino. The latter Is TO be built the
foot of the handsome park. known the Esplan-
ade and will eXeplify the latest and best features
The cottagers and permanent residents of Deal are
lending their best efforts to the successful
liShment of what is expected TO be the finest
casino on the New-Jersey coast
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23
THE GIANT HOUSE CATsETII

Grant House here opened for the season on
June Is. after complete renovation. Active en-
ergetic and thoroughly qualified hotel men are IN
the management. and successful season is conf
IDENTIFY expected Special attention has been given
the cuisine and service. and guests assured
of pleasing and satisfactory results in this direc-
ton.
Among the recent arrivals from New-York City
are Mrs. A 3. PearsalI. Miss Airline Pearsan Mrs.
Joseph Cornell. Frederick Cornell Mrs. F. A Am
bier. Miss Ella Amber. Mrs Jane Banks. Miss
Della NJ. Searies. Mr. and Mrs. s. Simonson and
family. c. O'Conor and family. Mrs Nj. E. Swick-
ert. Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Hartford and family. Mr.
and Mrs. w. II Hall. Frederick Hack. Mr.. and
Mrs. James s. Lee; Charles G. Ambler. Mr.. and
Mrs. William H Hendrickson. Mrs. Rowland F.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

ber of yearllng rainbow trout in brooks in this
Congress- Spring Park was formally TeoPensd for
Albany will furnish The park concerts during the
summer and until after the September floral fete
act last Monday in Broadway. and his promptness
aaDered what Ps have TG pT9Vsd - s FSSl aSS
both of New-York City. occupy cottages in Ball
drive in NIr Fellowss closed carriage. and the
team. spirited pair, vas being driven by Fooss $
started down Broadway at a threatening pace. The
coachman though a sktful driver; soon became
ber near the United States Hotel grasped the
risk of his life He jumped into the rapidly moving
carriase. mounted the seat by the driver seized
Effort e broushf tRe erszed horses % stand
block below A large crowd gathered at the scene
and enthusiastically praised the young man.
COLLEGE CELEBRATION.
The Williams College freshmen reached here by
a special train the Boston and Maine Railroad
early on Thursday evening and marched
the American Adelphi Hotel. where they enjoyed
their annual banquet in college style The
train returned williamstown. Mass, at an early
hour yesterday morning.
William c. Whitney president of the Saratoga
Racing Association; August Belmont. of the Jockey
Club. and ex-Congressman John Sanford who re-
Gently purchased several acres of land near Nell
son-ave, in the southeastern part OF the toWn are
sions
The Sewer. Water and street commission mas IN
structed Superintendent F. W Wells 10 eesin I'M
mediately the construction of the speedway Whlen
begins at the extension and will be laid out three
quarters of mile in easterly direction "A large
force of workmen is-to be employed. and the work
will be prosecuted with expedition The speedway
will be what this resort has needed for many
years and 1t will prove of Saratoga's perma-
nent attractions.
Mrs Adele Dearborn. of New-York City. has
leased for the season the John III. Lodewick cot
tage. No. 100 Circular-st
The cornerstone of the new ST. Faiths School.
an institution that finds much favor with New
Workers. was laid with impressive ceremony last
Monday. The address was delivered by the Rev
DR. Joseph Carey rector of Bethesda Episcopal
Church. ST. Faiths School Is under the personal
management of the Misses Shackelford and Sands
who are making it their lfework. The school Is
picturesquey situated in the northwestern part OF
the town.
Mr. and Mrs julius H Caryl. of Yonkers who
are passing the season at their place. the JuneI
sttage, No 129 Circular-st-, yesterday celebrated
the twenty-hfth anniversary of their marriage
For the last quarter-century they have made this
place their summer home. Mrs. Caryl is the grand
niece of Nine. Jumel. of Aaron Burr fame The
Colonial In Circular-st- known the
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

New-York II is generally acknowledged to be
one OF the most healthfuI of the resorts near
the great city. II has a beach ten miles long.
The point which the Long Beach people invariably
mention in connection with their place is that the
bathing is absolutely safe For those who pre-
fer still water bathing, the queter waters of the
bay provide opportunity, and both bodies of
water receive attention from the thousands of
guests who go to Long Beach. The beach is
broad and hard. and at low tide fifteen bicycles
can be ridden the full length of the beauti
full beach.
Sailing and fishing. both upon the ocean or the
quiet waters OF Hampstead Bay, are, with surf
bathing. the popular features of summer life at
Long Beach.
under the management of Colonel A. r. Dick, also
of the Tampa Bay Q'la) Hotel; offers many attrac-
tions to the tired city man and his family. Promi-
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

ures OF Great South Bay and the fine roads and
paths of the South Shore at the disposal OF
summer visitors Massapeaua Lake. pretty sheet
OF fresh water adds charm TO the place.
Malaria and fevers unknown to the place.
the air is pure and invigorating, coming fresh from
the bav and the ocean. The place formerly
known as South Oyster Bay, and at that even, be-
fore good railroad facilities made it accessible 1t
was a popular handsome hotel and
number OF modern cottages added new attractions
70 the nlacc The cottages, which occupied in
most Instances by their owners, are surrounded by
,,eIi kent lawns The place has a handsome rail-
rosd station and several good schools and churches
The golf links Massapequa occupies a promi-
nent ulace among the many amusements of the
hotel and is specially attractive owing TO beauti-
ful landscape surroundings. the natural as well as
arti3cial hazards the fact Of the entire course
being in view from porches of the hotel makes
q, not only interesting to players, but anords
Measure and amusement to guests OF the house.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

hnE apd gsShn eays little IN to be desired By
NH Neck Is especially picturesque.
GLEN COVE.
The village Of Glen is one OF the prettiest on
Long Island. and half dozen groups OF homes
designated by other near by are almost as
attractive Dosoris. Matinecock. Bayvine. Lat
tingtown. Locust Valley Sea Cliff Glen Head or
Glenwood and Roslyn all situated the east side
OF Hampstead Harbor, places of great beauty
which It requires only glance to see IS appreci-
crown the hilis and nestle in the valleys and are
along the beaches There good hotels for tran
sent visitors to this picturesque region
wHEATLY HILLS
The range of hills north of the Jericho Turn
pike and the plain TO the southwark contain many
summer homes. Perhaps the most prominent New
Yorker who owells in the hills is eNSecretary w C
Whitney whose land there is a racecourse In
addition 10 golf, driving. tennis and racing the
than anywhere else in the United States During
women nd akI df oxbounds maI b aa6 as h0rse
aa.ly: Inc automobile now claims much Of the
Hhe roacs IN this region as tho horse.
GARDEN CITY.
II is difficult imagine that Garden City now
a blossoming park. like the bleak plain
beyond where the New-York troops were en-
camped IN the Cuban war. a T Stewards pet
dream OF making the desert blossom and bear fruit
has been richly realized. Those 7>Ao know the
charms e this wonderful little city. hSt have no.
cen City Hotel has risen from the ashes OF that
burned two wears and is ready for occupancy
EeTnpstead, HegCPstead Gardens and Mreola have
shared bountifuiy the fruitaFe Of the showers and
among visitors who know Of their delights
ARVERNE.
On the eastern end % the Rockaway peninsula IS
Arverne. which has been of the most popular
resorts the tslenG for many years. In fits early
stages il was rambling collection Of cottages but
the people of New-Yo-k We're not slow to recognize
the fact that the place possessed all the require
rnents of restful summer resort for New-Yorl-ers
Cottages Of higher order built. ia-ge hotels
followed and Arve-rc's summer porulstion con-
ssts now largely Of people who their cottages
there The Tlaoe IS accessible that r. Is an easy
matter attend 20 business in New-York after
taking morning dip at A-verne and 10 return In
The evening time for dinner The attractive feat
ures Of Arverne are tho fine beach. the good roads
rear by and the healthfuness Of the place the
SPOT offers further attractions 10 the guests
IN the way OF anusements at tho hotels The Ar
verne guests go the place regularly that when
the season is at its heiEht the population s like
one large family. and when the season ends the
guests at cottages and hotels arrange TO meet
again next summer
During the season the trains start from the
Brooklyn station Of the Brooklyn Bridge, pass
through Brooklyn the elevated structure and
down incline 10 the tracks Of the Long Island
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

nent among them Is golf arrangements for which
have been made large scale at Barnums ISL
and n acquisition of Colonel Dick. The Bar
Island links is likely 10 become popular that
the old links will only he used when the former
IS crowded The large cottage the island has
been newly furnished throughout, and will be util
lzed clubhouse.
II is said and justly too, that Long Beach IS
10 degrees cooler than the interior due 10 the fact
that the hotel is six miles out in the ocean and
surrounded by water
An orchestra will furnish music morning, after
and evening, with impromptu dances nightly
and formal hops twice n week. But. above every
thing. the improved train service will most appeal
to NewYork business men. arrangements having
been made with the Long Island Railroad so that
Thirty-fourth-st. or Flatbush-ave. can be reached
IN forty-f1ve minutes. The bookings at the hotel
have been exceptionally large.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

Railroad. thence 70 Hammel's station. for 30 cents
for the round trip. Trolley car % cents) 10 AT
verne three minutes. Elevated trains run between
Arverne and the Brooklyn Bridge with only one
r,on Al the Brooklyn City Hall Round trip 7S
cents. 80 so,,+.rv- sevape
stD Iarnaica Bav and is carried out to sea
with every tide. Arverne-o oy 90 o1d fnr
botels The summer population is ABOUT l9ur
thousand persons. No cheap sho"S' O '--
parties.
EDGEMERE.
. short distance from Arverne. between that
r1ace and Wave Crest. is Edgemere' denghtIuAy
s,.,,o.ea between the Atlantic Ocean ana Jamaica
Fsv The place has an ocean frontage OF aooul
two thousand feet. with beach as Hhe as @ii'
along tho coast The hotel with It's proad Nerah-
das lofty halls and Handsomely oecora'eu anu i'
sebed dining and drawing rooms. is not the only
a,trec,,x,e feature of the place. There Is also an
exclusive colony of summer houses "hlch are rent
ed 20 desirable people only thus ihsufihs ioI 'ie
summer visitor good company in aodition 10 sooa
air and fine water sport
Fagernere faces directly south, and receives the
,,,l influence of the prevailing winds Inc a'fnos-
bere ss so tnvigorating in this part OF the isiahd
that no discomfort is felt in outdoor exercise our
ing the day. and restful and refreshing sieep is en-
joyed at night. The drives throughout .ie 'ui
rounding country varied and extenoeo' some
n. tho rrfncipai drives along the broad ana
well shaded boulevard TO Wave Crest Far ROCK
away Lawrence and cedarhurst among iAe at
fractions OF the place ore SURF ana sun m"'ei
bathing sailing, rowing, fishing ana soi- rorV
trains a sav run from New-York TO Edgemere. the
trip being made in about thirty minutes from Long
Island City or from Flatbush-ave, BROOKLYN
resident the place writes:
From Edgenere in every direction is IN eloIesss
vista of land and To the south is tne Woe aio
rolling ocean, the changing, tossing pine AT
lanttc; eastward the high ground OF wave res;
fresh and verdant in it's summer garD' norlhWhiru
across low lying meadows, there stretches mile
after mile OF the broad expanse or Jamaica Day:
and ITS further shore the summer colohy y.
Bayswster, and westward the roofs and towers Yi
thiclly settled kFverne Nature In her most peaull
fui aspects e>e-y -yllr-e meets the eye IN every
direction variety, cstance. contrast On an o. tne i
Edgemere property such reglia tlons as Iisiuly
exclude every KIND OF structure Tor use excspt
private residences; not more than one d"einns can
be erected four lots, and each mouse must os
set back at least twenty feet from the street Ahe
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

gathering on Thursday evening. II the an
nual reception and banquet of the High School
Alumni Association The spirit of good cheer pre-
vailed until after the midnight hour.
The Rev. DR. B. b. Morse, of Nneland, y. j..
gave a Bible reading in the new Congregational
church on Wednesday evening
Several pulpits will be occupied tomorrow by
distinguished divines from out of town, who are
ENJOYING their vacation here
Mrs J. Blair Scribner, of New-York City. on
Thursday afternoon entertained the Home Circle
OF the Second Presbyterian Church. at her North
The Saratoga County Fish and Game Protective
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

The course a distance Of about one and
one-half miles. beginning at the north end and
ending at the south end of the hotel.
The Massapequa golf links is under the super
vision Of a committee of five persons. The pro-
prietors of the hotel will that the grounds are
kept in order and every taken to make the
game Of golf pleasant TO those who may desire to
play.
LONG BEACH.
Long Beach IS situated the Atlantic Coast of
Long Island only forty-hve minutes distant from
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

Jumel cottage was purchased by Nine Jurnel in
1851 and occupied by her for several seasons. and
was the scene OF many brilliant receptions and
entertainments The cottage is a veritable
of historical relics. Yesterdays anniversary cele-
bratiOn began o'clock in the afternoon and
ended early in the evening The function
OF the most brilliant of the present season.
SUMNER PLANS AT DEAL, N. j.
Deal. n. j.. June % (SpeciaD.-An elaborate
Fourth OF July celebration is being arranged to
take place the Hathaway Inn. when fine dis
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23

all stables are located between the railroad and
Jamaica Bay.
AS the Arverne property TO the west and the
Wave Crest property the east also restricted
TO private residences Edgemere has the advantage
of only being restricted itself bu also OF being
in the heart of large restricted district which is
several miles in length.
MASSAPEQUA.
Massapequa is twenty-eight miles from New
York. has large summer hotel and many country
homes for city people. All the sports and pleas
New-York tribune., 1901-06-23
KNICKERBOCKER LODGE.

A delightful place for quiet restful vacation n
Knickerbocker Lodge, high in the FIshkiT Noun
tains. in the most beautiful part OF Dutcses.
County The house is dainty and airy. the vsavs
charming and the surroundings wild and nfct.
uresque 1t ss only two hours from the city hv
train to the station at Ftshkiu Village