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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

The English speaking Methodist,
Presbyterian, Baptist and Christian
congregations of the city will unite
in Thanksgiving services this year, as
in the past. The morning services
will be held at the First Methodist
church. Rev. ID. L. McNary, pastor of
the United Presbyterian church, will
deliver the sermon.
There will be services as follow
inaRock Island churches tomorrow:
First Methodist, corner of Fifth
avenue and Nineteenth street, Rev.
r. b. Williams, pastor. Services at
1O:45 n. IN. and 1880 p. m. Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Epworth League
meeting at $50 p. m. Junior Ep-
worth League at $3.50 p. IN. Morning
subject, Tears for the fearless
Evening, ANY Religion Better than
None" with prelude on the Sunday
theatre.
German Methodist, corner of Sixth
avenue and Fourteenth street, Rev.
F. L. Litzrodt, pastor. Services at
1O:45 a. III. and 1880 p. IN. Sunday
intendent. Epworth League at z.
Junior league at p. m.
Edgewood Park Methodist church,
Rev. j. B. Rutter, pastor. Temporary
services corner FourtI venue and
Third street, Moline. Preaching at
10:45 a. m. and 1880 p. M. Sunday
school at $3.50.
African Methodist, Thirteenth
street and Fifth avenue. Services at
IL a. M. and 1880 p. m. Sunday school
at 1890 p. m.
Free Swedish mission, corner of
Eleventh street and Fifth avenue.
Sunday school at p. M. Services at
$3.50 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day at 8 p. IN.
German TntheraD corner of TWen-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
chronic RheumatIsm Cured

DIR. II. b. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
Ind, says: For several months af-
ter spraining my ankle was severely
afflicted with rheumatism. L finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for rheu-
matism, and in 4 days could walk
without my cane; two bottles cured
me sound and well. / take great
pleasure in recommending the Mystic
Cure to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism" Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 20 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

TORNADO INSURANCE-Rates for city
property % cents per 500 one year, 10 cents
per 800 three years. 60 cents per 500 five
years. Call or address G. r. Chamberlin
Agent Mitchell & Lynde building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
cured OF PILE. After FORTY Years.

c. Haney, of Geneva, Ohio, had
the piles for forty years. Doctors
and dollars could do him no lasting
good. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured him permanently. Invaluable
for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, la
cerations,. eczema, letter, salt rheum,
and all other skin diseases. Look for
the name Dewitt on the package
all others are cheap, worthless coun-
terfeits.
Harper House Pharmacy, a. D.
Riess' drug store, corner Seventh Ave
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel.

Today's Quotations on Provisions. Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel
Rock Island, Nov. 15-Following are the
quotations on the local market:
Provisions.
Butter-Creamery &c, dairy 20c.
ERgs-Fresh 21c.
Live poultry-Spring chickens &c per
pound, hens SC per pound, ducks &c, turkeys
i0c, geese SC.
: Observation-Disclosures. soc to 35c.
Fruit-Apples SOC to 75c per busheL
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers $3.50 to 900, cows and
heifers e3. 90 to $500. calves $500 to $3.50
Hogs-Mixed and butchers $3.50 to o. %
Sheep-Yearlings or over, per cwt. % 90 to
s3 so, Lambs per head 1915 to $500.
Feed and Fuel
Grain-Corn new, 40045c; oats,
new 3Uc to 40c.
Forage-Timothy hay. $40 to sl2. prairie
90 to $40, baled prairie %: baled timothy .sl2
Woodland, per load $500.
Coal-Lump, per bushel 1Sc, slack, per
bushelSc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

Rock Island, Nov. 15-Following are tn
quotations on the local market:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

j. p. WILLIAMSON buys, sells and ex-
changes all kinds of second hand goods,
will pay more than any other dealer and
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also. j. p. Williamson,
1915 Second avenue. Telephone 1884.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
Startling But True.

aft everyone knew what a grand
medicine DIR. Kings New Life Pills
is" writes ID. III. Turner, Dempsey
town, Pa, you'd sell all you have in
a day. Two weeks use has made a
new man of me-" Infallible for con-
stipation, stomach and liver troubles.
25 cents, at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
Educate Your Bowels.

Your bowels can be trained as well
as your muscles or your brain. Cas-
carrots Candy Cathartic train your
bowels to do right. Genuine tablets
stamped c. c. c. Never sold in
bulk. AL druggists, Ioc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
TODAY'S MARKETS

Chicago, Nov. 15-Folowing are the open
ing. highest. lowest and closing quotations
In today's markets:
wheat.
May, 75. 751s: 74S s5S-.
Corn.
Nov, 81 81 81: 81
Dec, SEA-; 53ls 521@ 70
May, AIS 4lS-; 4i2s; 4l9s-.
Data
Dec, new, 29ss: 295i: 29ss; 2ea
May, 81; 3. IA; 81: Sl1s-
Pork.
Jan, i5.l2; IS T.; l5ie: Is
Nov, 10 %: 10 40 III. %: 10 40
Jan. 900: 8 OF: 300: s.O5
May, $50 SIS; $50; $50
Ribs.
JAN, 7.9O: 81 7s7. 7s7.
May, 7.67; 7.67; 81: 7.C5
Receipts today: Wheat %. corn 115, oa's
IsI, hogs 1900: cattle 800. sheep 5tOO.
hog market opened steady at yesterday 5
Hogs left over 3,sOO
Hogs at Kansas City ZOO, cattle 200;
efs e 6oes4 800 eSoS heavy. 9sssas; rough
Cattle market opened unchanged.
Sheep. market opened steady.
Union stock yards $40 a. m.
Hog market opened strong to &C higher.
Cattle market slow and weak.
Sheep market slow and weak
Hog market closed strong to sc higher.
Light, IS 9Od6.30: mixed and butchers, $500
n6.45; good heavy, te C0G6.5o; rough heavy,
e6 OO1615.
Estimated receipts Monday: Wheat 100,
corn 10, eats 800, nogs 1900.
New York Stocks.
New York. Nov. l5.-The following are the
closing quotations on the New York stock
exchange:
So. Pacific $685., sugar Il5K; c. 4 A. com. 321.
gas e9H, Penna. I56. b. & .. 991s G. r. /. &
p 1870 C. NJ. s. st. Paul I5314. Manhattan l34%
Pacific Mail 3714. Atchison com. s25. w. Y.
Tel. Co. $50. N. Y. Central l49@. l.. N.
com I21I copper $50. Atchison pfd ss14 U.
5. Steel pfd si1<. o s; steel common 81,
l0i coal and iron 5e1l. Erie common 81.
wabash pfd 49,. Can Pacific 1914, Republic
Steel common 1915, Republic Steel pfd. 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
and colds; reliable, tried and tested,
safe and sure. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
Observation-Disclosures.

foundry foreman; one IA
miliar with agricultural implement shop.
Steady work. Address Eagle Manufacture
ing company, Kansas City, Mo.
WANTED - Several frst-class machinists
at Deere & Co; men experienced on die
work preferred. STEADY work for right
hours. or evenings to George Uhlmeyer,
foreman machine shop residence SIC For
ty-fourth street. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED-Boy to drive carpenter wagon.
inquire 1920 Fourth avenue or 900 Twenty
first street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
Personal.

AN unmarried man of % years wishes to
meet a lady who is willing to help him fin
ish mis- education Address Student, post
ONCE box 49, Rock Island, ILL.,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS will you send rings
to her at LeClaire. i will do nothing fur
Their. Do not write again you know why.
Answer this way (Signed) Red Line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

Good wages
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED-A man whose time is partly EN-
pIoved to deliver books for agents and
make monthly collections in Rock Island.
No salary. but liberal commission. Must
have good references and furnish real eS
tate security bond for $500. Address
Charles Scribner'S Sons, Wabash avenue
and Jackson hOmleNard. Chicago Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
aNsMrRs no WANT AIDS.

ANSWERS to the following are az this once
IN. 49," '.B. A. 90" &C 81 s: m $685." IN.
q. 2o:' &c. So 5; IS. 3d. '-R. AZ" 2; Il.
So" 3: 81 G. Co. 3: .sB. H." * BIS. Al
Il. 31;'' A. L.; m. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED-An established wholesale house,
recently incorporated, extending business,
desires to engage competent manager for
branch house. Salary 300 per month, ex-
penSeS and commission. Must invest 81 900
In capital stock of company, on which divi-
dend of per cent will be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address,
Secretary, box 40 Kansas City, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

wANTED-To loan money on diamonds,
watches, jewelry, hardware, musical in
furniture etc. Highest cash prices paid
for second hand goods of all kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices, All business transactions
strictly confidential; His new number and
IL Jones secondhand storc Two rings
on 1877.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED Assistant bookkeeper good a
ngures and rapid poster. Address ''R S.
care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
GLAIRYOYANT.

MADAM ST. MARIE, palmist and clairvoy-
ant, tells you the past, present and future
correctly. Tells you everything pertain
Ing to business. marriage, divorce, love
affairs, sickness, death, accidents and
everything of interest One call will prov
to 10 D. m. 7O5 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
FLORISTS.

~-~O~O~~~~-~>~~~~o~~-~
THE ONLY FLORISTS within the city limits.
Can and see us. Ills Fifteenth street. The
finest line of ferns and palms for winter
house plants. Cut flowers and designs.
Meyer Behring Phone 52l green.
HENRY GAZETTEER = Proprietor Chippian-
mock nursery. Cut flowers and designs of
all kinds. City store, 1907 Second avenue.
Telephone 60.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

MONEY TO LOAN-In any amount on any
Kind of security. Also choice property tor
sale or rent. w. L. Coyne, $50 Seventeenth
street, up stairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED-MALE HELP
>->~~~~~~~~~~~>>~~~~~~~~
WANTED-A porter at the Rock Island
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED Good boy about 10 years of age
to learn profitable business. Address IN
own hand. &C Io3, The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
ARCHITECTS

LEONARD DRACK-Architect and Superin
tendent. Skinner block, second floor.
once hours-IO to - a. m. to $50 p. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
MONEY roLoAN.

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates. Marion Z. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1875, Mitchell & Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

FOR SALE-Choice bargains in building
lots, cottages and houses, for sale in all
parts of the city; houses rented; rents col
lected; money to loan on real estate Sc
curity at current rates; fire and tornado
insurance written in Oldest and most re-
liable companies; We also have some good
real estate investments netting 8, and 10
per cent; list your property with US, we
can sell il; telephone union 81; We are in our
ONCE every Saturday evening the year
around. If you want to buy or sell proper
g ty you will save time and money by COM
ing direct to our office. over Peoples Ma
tional Bank. Goldsmith & Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

FOR SALE-Seven acres OF ground with
small house and barn in South Heights.
For particulars call at No 300 Seventeenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED-A young man stenographer. FIX
perience not necessary. Apply at the
Rock Island Sash & Door works
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Tuesday. bracelet of Alaskan gold
nuggets. between Twentieth and Twelfth
streets on Second avenue or Fifth avenue,
or McCabes or Young & McCombS' stores.
A very liberal reward will be given the
finder by returning same TO .. f. McGin-
ley, 53I Twentieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

FOR SALE - Lots in Woodin's addition.
These lots are on Eleventh and Twelfth
avenues between Fifth and Seventh
streets, are 42xi25 feet with SC-foot alley
and nine feet of good rich soil lying on
limestone rock. An abundant supply of
pure water can be had at small expense
by drilling 80 feet through the soil and
rock. Sidewalks are all shaded with Elm
trees set 20 feet apart along the curb. If
you are interested in a cheap building lot,
the price and terms that these lots are Of
fered for will suit you. Call or address s.
j. Woodin. 922 First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
DENTISTS

O~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
J. r. TAYLOR-Dentist. ONCE hours $50 to
~ m, l:3O to y. m. 2i9h Eighteenth
street, opposite Union office. Telephone
SS3 green
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

FOR SALE OR TRADE -IO5 acres in Buffalo
Prairie township. so acres bottom land.
good improvements. viii take house and
lot in town in part payment. owner wants
to retire. A bargain. Apply to Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED - Trustworthy person in each
county to manage business. old establish
ed house, solid financial standing: straight
bona fide weekly cash salary SIS paid by
check each Wednesday, with all expenses
direct from headquarters; money advanc-
ed for expenses. Manager, 37p Caxton bldg.
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

Memorial Christian, corner of Third
avenue and Fifteenth street. Services
at 1890 a. IN. and 1880 p. m. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. IN. y. p. S. c. f. at
6: 80 ID. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

FOR SALE-Two remaining east front lots
In the Dart Twenty -second street addition.
For terms inquire of r S. Dart, Jackson a
Hurst's ONCE, Masonic temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
FOn sALE-FARM PROPERTY

O~~~~O~~~-~~~~c~~~~~~>~
FOR SALE-I25 acres OF land seven miles
from Rock Island, at $50 an acre. Inquire
of McCaskrin 81 McCaSkrin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
PHYSICIANS.

N. NJ. MOORE, NJ. D.-Star block. Hours 10
to IL a. m, to and after p. M
DIR. LOUIS OSTROM and Aurist.
Entire attention given to eye, ear, nose
and throat. Hours, to ~ a. m. to p.
m; Sunday to IL. Phone 5054. l7241<
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
do IL for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps will do Evening
and Saturday Mail, Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

wANTED-A high class man to manage ter
titory for a large institution with we'll es-
tablished business. Salary and commits
sion with good chance for promotion. Cali
Saturday after p. IN. Room >, Buford Blk.
Rock Island. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

German Lutheran, corner of Tween
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED-Men tor statesmen. Local or
travelling. We employ on both salary and
commission. Straight, honorable business
that will yield good income. Our statesmen
make from $40 a month up and expenses,
For particulars write, The r. G. Chase Co.,
Geneva. N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED Energetic, trustworthy young
man, also young lady, to take orders and
collect for responsible house. $3.50 per
day guaranteed. Chance for advance
ment. Call at once. Walter Ebendsay s
Co., lTO6x Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

CAN furnish steady and lucrative employ
ment to men of good address, sober and
Industrious. selling our line of household
SpecialtieS on easy payments, 50 to Is daily
easily made; no Investment or experience
necessary. Write for particulars. Gately,
81 La Sale street, Chicago, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

FOR SALE-EXcellent building lots located
in the new additions on Fourteenth street
between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues,
$3.50 up; on easy terms. Also other lots in
the immediate vicinity, $3.50 up o special
terms. Please investigate, as prices of
lots in this locality are rapidly increasing
IN value; caused by the opening up of the
new park and projected street railway and
pavement on FifteeHth street. Apply
to Goldsmith s Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
FOR INSTRUMENTATION.


FOR SALE-A dairy business and first clas
restaurant. Inquire of McCaskrin & Nc
Caskrin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED Hustler lover 2D to travel and
collect for manufacturer in Illinois. EN-
penseS and moderate SALARY. Splendid
chance for advancement. Enclose self-ad-
dressed envelope. John Card. Star bldg .
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

FOR SALE-The office building vacated by
the Novely Works on Twenty-fourth street.
Cost $50; can be bought for one-half. It is
almost new. H. X. Walker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED-Twenty laborers for service OF
government work at Milan. Wages &I7
per day of eight hours. Apply at govern
ment Office, Milan, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
Neutrality-suspicious.

WANTED-Position as companion to lady by
girl of refined tastes who desires a good
home. References exchanged. Address
Companion 6l,'' Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

DO YOU WANT AGENTS?-Many years ex-
perience places in position to give you
valuable Information along lines that will
assure you success. Ask for free letters
of information andsbulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord s. Carver. Racine, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

WANTED-BoOkkeeper, quick accurate post
er Must be good penman and good at n 6
ures for position as as bookkeeper and as
Sistant TO treasurer in an office doing
large business. Opening for steady advance
ment to right man. Address b. 20" care Ar
gus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

Salvation Army Barracks, 1909 Sec
ond avenue, services as follows: Knee
drill at a. m; holiness meeting at
10: 80 a. m; Christians meeting at 3
D. M; salvation meeting at 1880 p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15
FOR sALE-CIrY PRoPERrY.

FOR SALE-Lot ON Thirty ninth street.
Fine residence site. Viii. he sold on rea-
sonable terms. Address ~. I0l,'' The Ar
gus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-15

BRIGHT YOUNG MAN to travel. advertise
and collect. Salary $500 year and all ex-
penseS TO start: self-addressed envelope
for reply. Address Road Manager, 3s5 Wa
bash avenue, Chicago.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
TOWN POINTS. POSTAGE PREPAID
WHAT is A FANATIC? ?

book recently applied the term fanatic" to advocates of
total abstinence. this another remarks that the
order the mpuaon of fanacim
either drink whisky himself other drink it.
AS be the when this discussed the
the fence between these To call the total
plies enthusiasm almost involving unbalanced mind and the
majority of the people in the societies sober, quiet and
eahedd folk who have made their minds after mature consider
perfectly well without of alcoholic
imulant, that if they other people ought be able
believe that by eliminating alcohol of human
would disappear, and this probably The flaw the
theory elimination present conditions appear
to be practicable
the other element of something like fanaim
made by and by the defender above quoted
alike miscievous. There
between frequently sold whisky
country the and gnes of France Germany 1t
either of the line
abstain from all without being hypoci anything else
without being
dunkad character habit
who ought there
whom ii does affect another.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
THE BIBLE FOR CHILDREN.

cldrens edition of the Bible
Bishop Potter. illustrated from
the paintings of the old masters.
When the revision the Testament discussed
himself thus
"A Arevised I'd soonh have visedm mother'
difficult what that church member if he is still alive
will likely say project expurgaed
strike him than revised mother Yet when
mother of the present revised she does her little
ghosts hobgobs
training life than the
For all that her spirit and heart the
Anybody who tried read the Bible entirety child
probably confronted with embarrassing questions varied
The
parent individual precisely publish
cdrens Bible" have public
The portions of the Scriptures suitable for the comprehension the child
genealogical chapters good
history dc alone The thing
have such books for children would
reprint the stately and simple of King James rather
than rewite in English of AM inferior quality.
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
THE ART STUDENTS OF ROME.

/ one goes. and Queen Margherita has
once.
Most OF the foreign students are
young men and women who are fairly
we'll advanced and have come TO Italy
to finish their art education. They are
on the best of terms with the older ar
fists. whose studios are always open to
them. All Italians are refreshingly free
from any feeling of standing on their
dignity. and have no fear of compromis-
ing it by being hail-fellow wellmet with
boys and girls. The students among
themselves lead thoroughly CHEEKY lives.
To many life is something of struggle,
but it is a light hearted one. II is COM
mon enough for them to dine every
night at a different place in parties of
from twenty to sixty in artists restau-
rants. where an appetizing dinner of
three courses, with coffee. is served for
about a Ira. Perhaps after dinner the
whole company will migrate. dancing
and singing. to a cafe. and later on to
one of the cantine, or cellars. where
they will order wine and music. and
dance till two in the morning. Surprise
parties are verv popular. A dozen stu
dents invade studio. each bringing a
contribution to the supper: these are
often held On the wide fiat roof Of the
house, which allows OF dance. after
ward, or banjo playing and chorus sing
ing goes on half the night; or a picnic is
suddenly proposed. and a band of boys
and girls rush along the street buying
provisions as they go. and assembling to
eat them under the ileXes in the beauti-
full Borghese gardens. As the summer
advances there is a revolt from hard
work. and a number go off to some
mountain osteria. where they spend a
week painting and basking in the open
air."
The Washington times., 1902-08-24
JACK OF ALL TRADES.

Who is the most versatile of living
Englishmen? Many holiday makers on
Dartmoor must have noticed a signboard
over the door of a matched cottage in
the village of Belstone, near Okehamp-
ton, which announces that the occupier.
William Ellis, is photographer. -
sells views of the neighborhood is a
'Dartmoor guide" repairs watches and
clocks is chemical manure and seed
merchant" Port Reve of the Manor
of BelstoEe," etc, etc. But this sign
board by no means eXhausts the list CT
his manifold accomplishments and off,
cial appointments. He is also church
warden. organist. bellringer, lay reader.
overseer of the poor, dog breeder (spe-
cialist in red setters). dealer in game.
and. last. but not least, knight of Honor
and Warden OF the Primrose League
This paragon of versatility is a bachelor.
lives quite alone. does all his own house
work, and is a very Jealous churchman
Gazette,