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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
Pointer on Starchinq.

When starching toilet table covers
Tor anything that has the new-fashion-
ed fringe trimming) double the cover
into four and gather t. e fringe tightly
into the hand; hold it firmly while you
dip the middle of the cover into the
starch. When dry, shake the fringe
WELL comb carefully with large toilet
comb and you will find it falls as softly
and prettily as when new.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
Insist on GETTING It.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fiance Starch. This Is because they have
tanning only II OF. in a package, which
they won't be able to sell first, because
Defiance contains 10 ozs. for the same
money.
Do you want 10 OF. instead of IL OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Henry C. Jarrett, who has just died
in London, and his partner made ST.
100000 out of the BLACK Crook
largely because the piece was so well
advertised by the ministers who pro-
tested so vigorously against it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

all summer. However, to relieve the
sameness Of the styles, Elton jackets
in walking suits are going to be very
popular, the coats ending either at the
waist line or below the knees.
In the long coats many tucks going
outward ars used. The coats are fitted
in the back; some with belts and some
without The skirts are straight and
close-ftting, with good deal Of fare
at the bottom.
Brown is the color most seen and
almost any rough material vii! be ex-
tremely popular.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Abdul Hamid' has sent a printer to
the hamstringing department because
he made typographical error. The
proofreader ought to be saying his
prayers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Alfred Harmsworth, the London edi.
tor, announces that he will publish an
exclusively woman's newspaper, to be
called the Mirror. He hopes all the
ladies will look into it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
To Remove Dandruff.

Put ore ounce of flowers of sulphur
into one quart of water, agitate often
for several hours, then pour off the
clear liquid, and saturate the head
with it every morning. This does not
produce the extreme dryness some
times occasioned by the continued use
of borax.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

good taste is shown
here, made up In
red cashmere and
cream colored lace.
The dress may be
made with or with
out a lining and
may be finished
with a guimpe or
made all in one.
Narrow tucks in
the W al S t and
sleeve add to the
attractiveness OF
the design and the
handkerchief frill
is the latest finish
for a guimpe dress.
This style is fitted
to the yoke edge,
with points at
front, back and
shoulder. The lin
ing may be faced
to yoke depth with
lace or made OF
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Now as to this angora goat busi-
mess. In the first place the farmer
desires to be thoroughly assured that
he will find better market for his
product after raising the mohair
than he did after raising the Belgian
hare.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

That Denver man who broke the
worlds record by dressing steer in
three minutes and twenty-three Sec
onds must have dressed it in a
Mother Hubbard. He could hardly
have put silk stockings and buttoned
shoes on the animal In that time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Reports from Bogota indicate that
the Colombian statesmen have reach
ed the point where they are begin
ming to consider what fun they could
have had with that canal purchase
money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

contrasting material. The attached
skirt is of the five-gored style and
may be made with or without the cir
cular fiounce. The back may be gath
cred or fullness taken up by an in
verified box-plait.
A pretty dress for school or general
wear might be constructed In blue
serge with bands of Russian embro1d-
cry or rows of soutache braid for trim
ming. The braid is quite inexpensive
but very effective.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Senator Depew is very likely con-
graduating himself that there weren't
any excited young ladies sitting on
the steps of the church in which it
was announced he was going to be
married.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Oh, horrors! We spend more on
chewing gum than on missions! All,
but by keeping some jaws busy, other
wise than in talk, we do the best kind
of mission work.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Even if the people of this great and
glorious. country do spend more than
$100,000,000 year for confectionery,
the dentists will not rise up and pro-
test.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Some of the purists are troubled
over the question whether hen sits
or sets. The ordinary individual, how
ever, is more worried about the pres
ent p1lce of eggs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

A man sues for divorce because his
wife uses his money to play the
races" But how about the man who
CANDLES with the money he should
give his wife?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

A St. Louis Worlds Fair Informa-
ton Bureau has been established at
at 903 Main Street, Kansas City, in
charge of Mr.. l.. S. Mcclellan, where
information will be cheerfully fur
nished.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

The faculty of Carroll college has
tabooed football, thus reducing by
one the number Of our educational in
stitutions.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

and pulled undersleeves are composed
of guipure insertion and bands OF the
kid, the latter embroidered with steel
nailheads only.-La Guides des Cou-
turieres.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Sir Thomas Upton has reached
home again, greatly benefited by the
trip which he made to this country
Just for his health.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

OF course, the bride is sweet
enough to eat, but she would be
pretty expensive meal if the dressing
Is included.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

1t doesn't necessarily follow that
because the wife Of count is count
ess the wife of governor is gov
erness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

A new counterfeit $40 bill is in cir
culation, with the seal and lettering
pink instead of carmine. Don't take
any pink money.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

It's a sad thing to see the last rose
OF summer go, but it cuts very small
figure beside the last shovelful of
coal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

It isn't very pleasant to have the
tables turned on you, nor hose, eth
er, for that matter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
Ask You DRUGGIST for AIlen,s Eoo+.Es..

ASK you Druggist Tor Aliens Foot.Ease.
II tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recently.
and have just bought another supply. It
has cured my cOrns, and the hot, burning
and itching sensation in my feet which was
almost unbearable, and I would not be with
out 1t Eow.-Mrs. w. j. Walker, Camden,
N. j." Sold by all Druggists, Csc.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Love may laugh at locksmiths. but
It never even gives the poor INSTALL
ment collector q pleasant look.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Make any man show his assets and
you will find they consist largely Of
two birds in a bush.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

The fellow who wastes his time
doesn't seem to realize that he will
need It all before he dies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

An Atchison woman not only laughs
at her husbands jokes, but claims she
thinks they are funny.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
Girls Crock.

.5imple designs are generally more
becoming to young girls than the more
elaborate ones and a pretty frock
which combines both simplicity and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Mr.. Balfour has succeeded in find
ing quite lot of gentlemen who had
never been heard of before, anyway.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Mosquitoes bite more readily than
fish, but they are equally hard to
catch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Mrs. Winslow's Zoo, ling Syrup.
For children teething, sOftens the gums reduces
nammstion, ullAys pain, cures wind oiic Csc bottle
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
Ladies' Russian Costume.

One of the smartest designs shown
for fall is the Russian costume. Its
simple lines are most becoming, and
it is one of the very easiest modes to
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Higher education isn't in it for a
minute with mouse as a means OF
elevating women.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
Defiance Starch

should be in every household, none so
good, besides OF. more for 10 cents than
any other brand of cold water starch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

King Alfonso has started on an
other wife hunt through the tea gar
dens and golf jungles of Europe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
STYLES In Short Suits.

The walking suits will be made with
the three-quarter length coat. To be
sure. these long coats have been worn
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

II we had our lives to live over
again we might make even worse
job of 1t.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Lewis "Single Binder" straight &c
cigar, made of extra quality tobacco. You
pay 10c for cigars not so good. Lewis
Factory, Penria. III.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
Sweaters Are In Favor,

Sweaters will be worn this winter
for all occasions, except when milady
wishes to be very dressy. There is no
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Some people find it just as hard to
decline invitations as others do to get
them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

The cork leg trust is going to raise
prices, and the man who has neglect
ed to get his cork leg is up stump.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

There is genuine humor in the idea
OF setting out on an expedition from
Chicago to regenerate New York.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Do Your Clothes Look Yellow?
Then use Defiance Starch, 1t will keep
them white-18 OF. for 10 cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
The Lord loveth a cheerful loser.

1t may as well be- called Manchuri'
aostovitch after this.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

When a girl bushes the other girls
say: well, | like her cheek!"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Lucky is the girl who can get the
money without taking the old man,
too.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Another man has used lighted
lamp to find gas leak. The plan
was effective, as usual.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

and pendants of lace. The sleeves are
made and trimmed to correspondents
Mode Elegante.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
OF Empire Green Cloth.

The skirt is composed of three over
tapping, shaped founces, each bor-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06
Dressy White Waist.

Blouse of white mousseline de SOLE
The yoke is tucked in fine tucks, and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Some men work overtime in trying
to lay up something for the rainy days
Of their grandchildren.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGHTLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers sell large o. package, cents
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

All creameries use. butter color.
Why not do as they do-use JUNE
TINT BUTTER COLOR.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

To Cure a Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure. 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

The var in the Balkans has been
postponed on account of the weather.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

When You Buy Starch
buy Defiance and get the best 16 OF. for
/ 0cents. Once used, always used.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

The smallest thoughts are some
times expressed in the largest words.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

Our 81 CIT Edge Line cannot be equaiied at any price,
Shoes by mail, % cents extra. illustrated
CatalOg free. w. l.. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-11-06

W. N. u, KANSAS CITY, NO As, 1908
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
COURT OF HONOR TOMORROW

Memorial exercises will be held by
the three local Courts of Honor to-
morrow afternoon at Chippiannock
cemetery for their deceased mem
bers. The lodges will meet at the hall
at o'clock and there take cars for
the cemetery. At the graveyard H.
NJ. McCasllrin will be master of cere-
monies and Mrs. Fannie Lienhard
chaplain. The address will be made
by Rev. o. W. Lawrence, of Memorial
Christian church, and music will be
furnished by a quartet. The num-
Der of dead to he honored from each
of the three lodges is: Rock Island
court, IL; Sylvan court, 8; Black Hawk
court, ,. The committees on arrange
ments are: Rock Island court. JOS
eph Grotegut, NJ. Mulcahy and j. F.
Cramer; Sylvan court, Fred II. Schnei-
der, II. NJ. McCaskrin and p. j. Cary;
Black Hawk court, George Hetter,
William bunker and NJ. +. Sweeney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
JOHN BoRO CAUGHT
IN GRAND JURY NET

John Boro was arrested late yes
terday afternoon on Indictment by
the grand jury for alleged illegal vot-
ing and perjury in connection with
the spring city election. 1t was for
swearing in his vote that David
Sharp was indicted. Boro since about
the first of the year has been resi-
dent of Davenport, the family having
moved to Iowa after having resided
in the first precinct of the Fourth
ward. He came to this side of the
river, it is alleged, and took an active
part in the election, himself casting
a vote. Owing TO his inability to fur
nish the $500 bonds that was de-
manded for his release he was put in
Jail.
ID. Cornelius, of Moline. was arrest
ed charged with criminal assault, an
Indictment having been returned
Jail, but was released this morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
CASE OF SMALLPOX
IN EAST END OF CITY

\ smallpox case has developed in
this city and this time it is difficult to
tell whether it is to be charged to
Davenport or to Moline. The patient
is John Felt and his home is at CPL
FOrty-third street. The case first
came to the attention of the health
department last evening and guard
was at once placed on the premises.
Felt has family of several children.
He was employed by Davis & Co. in
Sylvan water excavation and does not
know where he came in contact with
the disease. Another member of the
family is believed TO be in the early
stages. Arrangements will probably
be made to take the patients to the
detention hospital as soon as Health
Commissioner q. q. Craig, Jr.. can find
someone to take care of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16

number of signatures. The concerts
will be strictly limited to those who
subscribe and a selected audience is
assured. 1t is the intention to supple
ment the numbers of the band, which
consists of 80 pieces with the best of
local talent and some outside solo
lists. Six concert will be given during
the summer two each in June, July
ana August.
w. d. Platt is here from Denver
with the remains of the paintings
of the late George w. Platt, his
brother. and former resident of this
city. The collection was this after
noon placed on exhibition at Cramp-
tons book store to be offered for
sale. There are about forty paintings
in the lot which are all that are left
of collection of 40 paintings left
by the artist at his death over three
years ago. w. ID. Platt is a native of
this city and his deceased brother
spent his early life here and after
completing his education abroad re-
turned and made this city his home
from 1870 to 1850.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
ANOTHER ELECTION CASE
STARTED THIS AFTERNOON

A new phase of the late election
unpleasantness developed today.
George w. Huntley lodged in
formation against Joseph Gutzweiler
for bribery in connection with the re-
cent election. The complainant al
leges that Gutzweiler unlawfully So
icited and demanded S. of William
McConochie for the purpose of in
fluencing the defendants vote at the
city election for the Office of mayor.
The case was to have been heard be-
fore Justice Schroeder, but change
of venue has been taken to the court
or Justice Mcfarland. The hearing is
set for O'Clock Monday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
ARRAN CLEMENTS FOR
NEWSPAPER ART SHOW
Chicago Artists Exhibit at Harper
Wednesday and Thursday
of Next Week.

Arrangements have been perfected
for the art exhibit and sale of draw
ings of well-known Chicago newspa-
per artists. The exhibit is to occur
in the parlors of the Harper Wednes-
day and Thursday of next week, and
in the parlors of the Kimball at Dav-
export the Saturday following. y
list of patronesses, which will in
clude many of the representative peo-
pie of the three cities, is being pre-
pared and will be announced as soon
as completed
The affair should attract all who
are admirers of newspaper art, and
especially those who have become ia
miliar with the most popular features
of the leading Chicago journals.
There is every indication that it will
prove successful in all respects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
CITY CHAT.

1dZdIO. Union cigar
For insurance, f. j. Burns.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Gasoline stoves at Wilcher's.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For real estate and insurance, E. j.
Burns.
Carpet cleaning. Rock Island Rug
company, 1925 Fourth avenue.
Carpet cleaning. Rock Island Rug
company, 1925 Fourth avenue.
Refrigerators, the kind that save
ice, at Clemann & Salzmann's.
Kerler Bros, old reliable carpet
cleaners. Phones, 1874 and 51S4.
For tin and furnace work see 81. t.
Siemon, 1926 Fourth avenue, Union 2s3.
List your property, buy home and
insure with US. Goldsmith & Mckee.
Read Young & McCombs' ad on page
eight. Some bargains for Monday.
Young d McCombs' display ad on
page eight will interest you. Don't
fail to read it.
Don't fail to see the automatic re-
refrigerator at Clemann 81 Salzmann's.
It's an ice saver.
See our big display of folding baby
carriages at S3.9s and up. Drake Fur
niture & Carpet company.
Free show at Grand Isle Sunday.
Boat leaves every hour commencing
at 9 a. M; 10 cents round trip.
Another shipment of Bundhar Will
ton rugs has been received at Gle
mann & Salzmann's. See this line.
Three hundred oak rockers, cobbler,
seats. new designs, special price $1.75.
Drake Furniture & Carpet company.
Leroy. the slack wire artist, will
walk a distance of 200 feet over the
Mississippi at Grand Isle Sunday, 4
=. IN.
Orma club dance, Turner opera
house, Davenport, every Saturday
evening. Admission, p cents; ladies
free
Ten-piece decorated toilet sets, fan
cy and artistic designs, from $3.50 to
So per set. Drake Furniture & Car
pet company.
Ten dollars will be given for for
mula for a better glass of orange
phosphate than you can get at Can
ode's pharmacy.
Christian Koch. of this city. was
elected treasurer of the state organi-
.azation of letter carriers that. met at
Peoria this week.
We lead in sewing machines. We
carry all the we'll known makes, pric-
ed from $3.50 and up. Drake Furni-
ture & Carpet company.
$50 odd shades, assorted colOrs, IS
and so cent quality, will be closed out
Monday only at s cents each Drake
Furniture &5 Carpet company.
When you want first class plumb
ing done call up a. \. Mcneil, 217
Eighteenth street. Old phone 1925
west; new phone 595T.
Wool ingram carpets, extra heavy
quality, large assortment of patterns,
50. 80 and 40 cents per yard. Drake
Furniture & Carpet company.
The Kings Heralds, of the First
Methodist church, last evening gave a
missionary cantata in the lecture
room of the church that pleased a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
Police Points.

James Haley, who fell off wagon
two days since at Milan while intoXi-
Gated, was brought before Police
Magistrate johnson this morning and
sentenced to 50 days in the county
Jail for habitual drunkenness.
George \. Stearn, of Davenport,
was arrested last night by Officer
Schmid and this morning was given
hearing before Magistrate johnson.
He pleaded guilty to being drunk and
was fined $25 and costs. Being una
BILE to settle he was committed TO Jail
to work out the fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
Island CITY Camp 500, NJ. w. A.

All members are requested to be at
the hall Monday, May Is, at l p. m,
to attend the funeral of deceased
Neighbor +. o. Appelquist. Neigh
bors from Camps %. 1850 and 26 are
invited to attend.
J. II. M'KOWN, V. c.
+. +. Helpenstell, Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
Masters Sale.

Partition, Wittick vs.. Stromer, Sat
urday, May %, 1903, at > p. m, at
court house. Two houses and lots
and land which can be subdivided in
to 10 lots. in Wittick's additions, in
western portion of Molines Splendid
chance for residence or investments.
For particulars, see Sweeney & Walk
err, attorneys, Rock Island, or w. j.
EntriIin, master in chancery, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
Masons, Attention.

Members of Trio lodge. No. 81, a. f.
& \. NJ, are requested to meet at Ma
sonic temple Sunday afternoon at >
o'clock sharp to attend the funeral
of Brother William Ramskill. Rock
Island lodge 65S and sojourning Ma
sons are earnestly requested to at
tend. EDWARD Il. KREIS, w. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-16
Conrt of Honor. Attention.

All members of the three local
Courts of Honor are requested to as
semble at Carse's hall at 3 p. IN. Sun
day, May II. to take cars for Chip
piannocl< cemetery to attend the
Court of Honor memorial services.
Transportation will be furnished. BY
order of the committee on arrange
ments.