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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18

| to her husbands memory and to ev-
cry bar of his works. the beginning
long years ago OF her romantic love for
him when she was still the wife of an
other man, her influence cxerted upon
her father. List, in Wagner's favor;
the tremendous energy she spent to-
ward his advancement and the many
manifestations of her wifely devotion,
eliminating in the spectacular sacrifice
of her hair ut Wagner's death.
There is no suggestion in the appear
ance OF the Frau Wagner of today
tall, massive. strong featured, with
masses of snow white hair piled about
her head-of this memorable incident
of Wagner's funeral day.
Frau Cosima had brown hair then.
1t was long. shiny, abundant. a great
ornament. Wagner. who intensely adj
mired the wife he had won in so uncon-
ventional n fashion, had always
thought her hair particularly beautiful.
AS he lay in his coffin, therefore, it oc-
CURED to the new made widow TO en-
phasize her widowhOod, its desolation
and remuneration. by cutting off her
magnificent hair. coiIing 1t up and plac-
ing it under her dead husbands head
No little sensation was caused by her
carrying this intention into effect.
But time remedied the voluntarily
imposed defect, and Frau Cosima's
hair is as long and heavy today as it
was IS years ago, when Wagner died.
In spite of her age this masterful
old lady is one of the most remarkable
women I'm Europe.
In Baireuth. where she lives in the
square stone villa. Wahnfried, which
Wagner built and where she personally
directs the smallest details OF the year
~ Wagner festivals, the elderly frau Is
practically a queen. Her receptions AT
Wahnfried. where she is invariably the
most distinguished in appearance of
all the women present, are OF almost
royal dignity and Importance. Never
theless her manner of life is simple
enough except on her visits TO Munich,
where she maintains great state, be-
ing constant visitor at court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
Revival of Earrings.

Since Cleopatra's time and her mag
nificent pearl earring, which played
such prominent part in her life, or.
rather. death, this particular piece Of
feminine jewelry has come in and gone
out regularly with the tide of populari-
ty. Just now earrings are considered
quite the correct thing, though for 10
, or 10 years they have scarcely been
worn at all.
The grown ups" of that period are
probably prepared to welcome them as
old friends. To the others it will be a
new experience and means having the
ears pierced. jewelers. have been pre-
dieting for the last two years the re-
vival OF this fashion, and there has
been marked tendency in its direc-
ton, and now it is generally admitted
that earrings are positively TO be worn.
Be 1t understood. however. there are
conditions that must he rigidly oh
served. Not any kind of earrings may
be worn. In fact there is a limited num-
Der to choose, from. The principal
thing is that they must not swing.
Old earrings may be brought forth
from their velvet resting places OF
many years and undergo inspection.
II they would be converted into strictly
modern ones. they must pay visit to
the jeweler and be reset,
Two settings are permissible. the
screw and the French, this latter n
combination of the screw and the old
fashioned drop but without the
swing. Another thing prohibited is the
single diamond, once elegantly styled
n solitaire" Pearls and turquoiSeS,
alone or set round with diamonds, are
all you have to select from if you con-
fine yourself to the earrings Of fashion.
OF course pearls. lustrous and of fairly
good size, are favorites. These are rare
and expensive enough to be much de-
sired by smart women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
Trials of n waitress.

In cOnversing with young woman
in one OF our leading restaurants the
other day she said that no one has any
idea OF how they are ofttimes regarded
by persons who come there to be serv-
cd. They are treated with utmost dis
courtesy and in n most thoughtleSs
manner. She related an incident which
occurred a short time ago to illustrate
one of the many things they are called
upon TO contend with.
A woman. she said. who was in the
habit OF coming there regularly would
order her dishes changed three or four
times before she was satisfied. each
time making an excuse that it was not
what she wanted. and she became so
noted that none Of the mattresses cared
to wait on her. 1t happened that her
turn came. and she, being bright
young woman, as many of the women
in restaurants are. determined If pos
sible to devise some plan by which to
break her of this habit. 1t happened
that she ordered roast beef. and after
cutting it I'm two, Notwithstanding the
fact that it was n prime cut, she again
ordered it returned, with the excuse
that it was not as we'll done as she
liked it. She seemed to delight in put
ting the waitress to as much trouble
as possible, and she was not slow to
see it.
This is what she said: Some people
are never satisfied unless they can
make life hard for some one, and in no
place is this more apparent than in
restaurant 1 determined to punish her
IL possible. knowing it was at the ex-
pense OF losing her custom for the
house. but this l did not think would
make much difference, as she was only
n loss to the business at any rate. and
besides l was carrying out one OF the
rules by doing so. l took back the
roast beef and ordered two other dishes
before she was satisfied. The worst OF
the matter was that she would order
the girls around as IL they were very
inferior to her and must therefore give
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
WOMAN'S WORLD. 9
FRAU WAGNER, WHO BURIED HER
HAIR IN HER HUSBANDS GRAVE.


Housekeeping as "a ScIence-Benefifs
From the BIcycIe-TrInIs of IN Wait
4 ress-RevIvaI of EarrinEs-A Mean
Feminine Trick.
y Frau Cosima Wagner, widow Of the
great Richard Wagner and one of the
most efficient generals in Europe as far
as operate matters are concerned, has
suffered her first rebuff in years.
The Prussian government has refus-
ed 10 sanction the passage OF the copy
right bill which would have made pos
sible the extension for n certain num-
Der of years of the ownership by Wag-
ner's heirs of the copyright privileges
OF his opera ''Parsifal." This opera,
as the rest OF the musical world knows
TO its vexation, is now performed only
at Baireuth. The valuable copyright
which protects il will, however, be
come invalid in 1913. at which date all
OF the great composers works become
public property. Anticipating this dire
event, Frau COsima and Herr Siegfried
Wagner, her son. made this bold at
tempt to retain their exclusive right
and failed.
To understand Frau Wagner's cha
grin at this failure it is necessary to re-
call her almost fanatical devotion both
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
BousekeepInE as n science.

Boston has a school of housekeeping
whose circular is calculated TO discour-
age matrimonialIy inclined young wo-
men. If housekeeping means even a
fraction of what is indicated in the
schedule of studies. it is a thing to
appaIl the stoutest hearted. Still, all
prospective hOusekeepers are not sup
posed to study everything set down in
the circular. There are two distinct
courses of study in the school, one
designed for the practical training OF
women who attain domestic RESPONSE
bility or have IL thrust upon them and
the other for the training of teachers
OF domestic economy, health engineers
and social servants.
To the uninitiated the announcement
Of this second, or unprofessional.
Iourse means much what the Jabber-
wock meant to Alice. 1t seems to fill
their minds with ideas. but they don't
know exactly what the ideas are. For
tunateIy the circular recognizes the
intellectual limitations of the masses
and explains: "a health engineer is a
person fitted to undertake the healthful
management OF domestic matters i'm
university halls. public institutions.
etc. a social servant devotes her
knowledge to the betterment of the Iiv-
Ing conditions OF the other half of so
cIety."
The promoters OF the school are I'M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
benefit. From the Bicycle.

There has been no greater blessing
given 10 women of the present day for
the benefit of health and happiness
than the cycle. properly used. To the
woman compelled TO earn her own liv-
ing and that of others shut up i'm office,
shop and factory it has given the OPP
portunity to get away from the tread
mill of everyday life and seek health
and happiness in Gods pure air and
green fields. returning refreshed in
mind and body, better able to meet the
conditions of life placed upon her.
And what an opportunity the cycle
has presented to the mother. Only we
who have the care of Il family can fully
appreciate the benefit of n spin in the
glorious morning air. If it be OF only 20
minutes duration-how it quiets the
nerves and sends the glow of health to
the cheek and the bright sparkle 10 the
eye-returninG home To- enter on the du-
ties OF the day glad at heart and max
ing every one else so.
And our suburban sister. how has she
been benefited 10y the cycle? 1t has re-
volutioniZed her life. 1t has been the
means of keeping her in touch with
her sister in the city, it has carried her
into the shopping district and given
her the advantage of exercise which
she could not get in ear and carriage
travel. 1t also brings her city compan-
ion to her home. and many happy, joy
Gus hours are spent in each others COM
pany that in days gone by were sad
and lonesome. So the cycle is boon OF
boOns to suburbanites.
And our society sister. burdened by
her eXacting duties, what n refuge TO
fly to- TO bear her away from it al for
IL little while into the open, happy as
Il lark. No coachman to impair the
beautiful vision, and all without the
strict code of decorum. Happy cycle,
did it ever come to your inventor how
much benefit he had given womankind?
How has the schOolteacher been ben
Gifted by the cycle? Battling day by
day in the nerve destroying occupation
of expanding twoscore or more young
buds OF promise into flower and fruit
of the future, trying to place each in
soil suitable for noble development,
does she need recreation? Who more?
There is the ever ready friend await
ing her pleasure to carry her off TO
new scenes and places, to smooth the
ruffied mind and give her fresh inspira-
ton and couragc.-Mrs. Clara Jamison
i'm American Queen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
Pre.Ident TyIer.s Daunhter.

|, A former mistress of the White
House. Mrs. Letitia Semple. daughter
of President Tyler. is still living in
Washington and was seen there in pub
lie at the reception given to Mrs. Daniel
Manning and the Daughters of the
American Revolution. Few know her
now. and she was spoken of as the
"tiny old woman in black, with Quaker
bonnet of the same sober hue" She
presided at the White House in her
youth, but has now been for many
years a guest at the Louise Home,
which was built in Washington by W.
w. Corcoran in memory of his wife
and daughter and endowed for the ben
eft of gentlewomen of southern birth
who are in reduced circumstances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18

uoubtedly right in their statement that
there is a need OF greater competency
In both these fields and that no superb
cial training will produce this compe-
tency. They have shaped the profess
sional course on basis of preliminary
education OF high grade and hope that
college women will see in what 1t offers
opportunities for paying work of a high
sociological value. Municipal sociology,
the physiology of nutrition, house
building. plumbing, heating drainage,
the principles of cooking-those are
only few of the subjects included in
the course, and moreover there Is prac-
teal work in Institutional manage
ment and social service, social settle
ment houses having been equipped for
use as laboratories for experiment in
social work. 1t may go hard with that
portion OF the submerged tenth In the
neighborhood OF the settlements, but
1t will be the making of the aspiring
students.
The simpler course of study, which is
called the homemaker's course, doesn't
imply any preliminary training. Any
woman who has the moral courage, aft
er reading the circular, may undertake
It. 1t is founded on the bedrock princi-
pie that any uplift i'm the way of in
creased health and opportunity for
men at large which sanitation and eco
nomics can effect must find its ultimate
expression through the individual
home, and the work is exceedingly
practical, but there seems to be good
deal of it. When Il woman finishes the
course, she should know everything
about a home. from its responsibility
as n social unit to the best way of keep
ing copper kettles bright.-New York
sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
A Mean Feminine Trick.

This edifying conversation was heard
on a Norristown train. The two girls
were rather pretty. and one of them
carried n novel from the free library.
First Girl-So your engagement is
broken off?
Second Girl-Yes, 1 broke it off last
Wednesday night.
First Girl-But you still have that
beautiful ring? Didn't he expect you
TO return it to him?
Second Girl suppose he did. but L
got around that matter splendidly. L
have half a mind to tell you all about
1t.
First Girl-Oh. yes; do tell me!
Second Girl-Well. l will. You see,
knew l should throw him over on
Wednesday night, so that afternoon L
bought from n fakir on Eighth street a
10 cent ring that resembled this one
considerably. We were sitting on the
front porch, and, just as 1 had hoped,
we had n dreadful quarrel. II am done
with you now" said. And l took off
the ring and threw 1T out in the middle
of the street. y trolley car came along
and passed over it. There is your
ring" L said. Go hunt for it if you
want it," 'Oh. it doesn't matter about
the ring" he said. 81 wasn't thinking
OF the ring. Mary. You were wise TO
throw it away. for it is of no value to
either of us now" Then he went away.
little suspecting the trick l had played
on him. He was easy. wasn't he?
First Girl-Wasn't he easy, thought
Philadelphia Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18

her all the attention possible, and when
she had finished charged her for the
whole amount. This OF course made
her very indignant. and she was high
ly offended, threatening TO have me dis
charged. but after parleying for awhile
she paid her bill and left, we supposed,
never to return again. but TO our sur
prise she came back after staying away
for several days, and we found her
much changed ."-Pittsburg
Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
T.urht Three Generations.

Miss Matte McClave. who has taught
in Indiana schools for As successive
years and has among her present pu-
pills grandchildren of some of those
she taught in her youth. is about to re-
sign and give up the work. She has
taught in but three towns. Greensburg,
Attica and Cambridge City, and ever
since 1871 has taught one grade at
Cambridge City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18

The finger purses with straps have
had a long run, and other small purses
that are being made have pocket at
the back into which the finger can be
slipped. These latter are welcome
change from the older style. These
little purses are made In the shape OF a
horseshoe with frames studded with
steel points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18

Cover tomatoes with boiling water
half a minute, then lay them In cold
water till they are perfectly cold. when
the skin can be slipped off without
difficulty, leaving the tomatoes unbro-
ken and as firm as before they were
Bcalded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18

The appointment of two women ply
sicians as resident medical officers OF
the London Royal Free hospital offers
women in that city new opportunity
to acquire the practical experience so
valuable after graduation from the
medical schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18

a Presumption Citizen Cured of Deafness
of Fife en- Years Duration.
81 have been gradually becoming
deaf for the past fifteen years. I'm
til last winter could hear fairly well.
Since that time / have heard with
great difficulty until consulted DIR.
j. Alvin Horne, the celebrated spe-
cialist of Rock Island. in all chronic,
nervous and private diseases of men
and women, who has cured me en-
tirely Of deafness. When l was first
treated by DR.. Horne l could only
hear watch tick by placing it to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18

Silk goods are said to take dyes more
readily than any other fabric.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
DR.. j. ALVIN HORNE

Mitchell Bldg,
book)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
Home Testimony Should
be CONVINCING.

my ear. | can now hear it three feet
away. am very much pleased with
DR.. Horne's treatment and he has en-
tirelV cured me. L gladly recon-
mend him to all as competent ply
stefan and honorable gentleman.
HANS ARES,
Presumption, H."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
ASSOCIATE DISEASES.

In curing an ailment OF any kind [
never fail to remove all reflex compli-
cations of associate diseases. In case
of Naricocele, the weakness caused ~
it disappears. If it is structure and
has developed into Prostate. Bladder
or Kidney affections, the injured or
gans are all restored to perfect
healthy condition. Ii it is Syphilis,
any and all skin, blood and bone dis
eases arising from The faint are en-
tirely and permanently eliminated
from the system. II it is impotency,
the many distressing symptoms fol-
owing in it's train and Indicating pre-
mature decline of the so called physi-
cal, mental, sexual powers are totally
removed and rapidly replaced by the
youthful energy of robust manhood.
Hence all resulting ills and reflex
complications which may be properly
termed associate diseases and which
in fact are often more serious than
the original ailments that give rise to
them-all, l say, disappear COM
pletely and forever with the cure of
the main malady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
HENRY GAETJE, Prop.

City store. 1907 Second avenue. Tslephon,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-18
VETERINARIANS.

All diseases of horses and cattle treated on
approved principles. Surgical operations per
formed IN a scientific manner. Dogs treated.
All calls promptly attended 10. once and
infirmary, Prick s. Kautzs livery barn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-04
Good Service Rewarded.

Baltimore American: The promo
tion OF General Chaffee 10 be military
governor Of the Philippines Is de-
served honor. Chaffee Is one Of the
best representatives OF the American
soldier There is no evidence that he
has at any time intrigued at Washing
ton or elsewhere for advancement, a
statement that canIot be made 81 soiDe
army officers. and wherever he has
been sent he has always done his duty.
Before the war with Spain his service
was chiefly in the west, where he
worked quietly but effectively. In
Cuba, in 1898 he did just what was 70
be expected by those who knew him
best, and In China. in a trying situa-
ton. Chaffee's good sense, fairness and
his seif-restraint under conditions that
would naturally provoke irritation. u
use 10 stronger term, has accomplish
ed for the United States as important
results as could probably have beer
achieved by any officer In the service.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-04
| o. DAN

hard. Every now and then enc sees
symptoms OF its revival. not. however
in its exaggerated glove-fitting phase
for there is always more or less of a.
ripple at the back
One of the pretty midsummer models
made of eeru yelling with a black
chenille dot had the approved habit
back with just enough ripple to relieve
an excessive fairness. The skirt had
narrow panel at the front composed of
eCru chiffon, pulled and corded Tnis
was bordered ut either side with triple
ruchings Of narrow black velvet ribbon
The corsage was made with q yoke
plastron and collar OF the pulled and
corded chiffon. This was bordered
with the black velvet ruches that de-
scrihed whirling patterns on the front
of the corsage. The close-iitting elbow
sleeves were finished with frills of the
chiffon headed by black velvet ruchings.
Both white and colored transparencies
are favored great deal in making up
these ecru gowns. Mauye and almond
gren are particular favorites
A simple lilte ecru lawn gown made
up over an almond green taffeta drop
skirt was quite fetching. The skirt was
close-fitting over the hips and had %
tull inverted box plat at the back, its
center composed OF a strip of batiste
embroidery. Ii was trimmed with
broad tucked fiounce OF the lawn orna-
mented with strips of the batiste entire
deux that showed plainly the almond
green drop skirt. A band OF the entire
deux headed The flounee.
| The corsage was made with yoke OF
the batiste embroidery cut slightly V
shaped at the front and back. The low
err strip was carried down the front OF
/ the corsage to border the edges OF the
narrow tucked plastron, On to the
I yoke the lawn was gathered and carried
down loosely to the waistband Tabs
of almond green taffeta piped with
black velvet were crossed over the plas
4 iron and fastened with round black vel
/ vet buttons. The same green velvet
piped tafleta was employed for the sash,
/ Ecru lawn, tucked was employed for
the short sleeves that had finish ot
! embroidery
The very prettiest boa | have seen
lately was made OF white chiffon roses
with green centers heavily spangled
with strass. These We're clustered very
close so as 10 eclipse the chiffon scarf
that played foundation role Tho eS-
treme ends of the scarf were accordeon
plated and trimmed with tiny riches OF
the same. heavily spangled with strass.
Some OF the long, open work silk gloves
and mtts that are worn with afternoon
toilettes that have elbow sleeves, are
touched with bits OF hand embroidery
done in delicate coors Nothing seems
to escape the brodeusc fingers these
days. Gowns, hat ribbons stocks, col
lars, lingerie, parasols, stockings and
shoes actually
The daintiest pair of tan silk canvns
shoes that a fair mondaine boasts In
her summer wardrobe have n delicate
running vine pattern embroidered In
white silk following along either side
Of the white silk Iacings. AS the sum
mer advances the all-white and ALI
black hats viii grow in favor.
NINA GOODWIN