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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

FOR SALE-Cheap 1t taken at once, good
paying fruit and cigar stand in good 1oca-
ton. Rent, $50 per month. Address ''F 49,
this ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19
DRUGGIST THOMAS AGREEMENT

Fair. OFFER tha; Inspires Great Conf
Gcnec IN Mi-o-hd. the tIe~h-Forinin;
Food.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE-LigOt wagon with low box. $40.
Cnesp Apply RObb's EXPRESS Company,
West Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms with gooo
board in a private German boarding
house. all modern Improvements, At reas-
enable price. Mrs F. C.. Hahn, 1877 Seven
teenth street. Phone $50 Brown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

FOR RENT-Flat corner Sixth avenue and
Twentieth street. Heat furni shed all
modern Conveniences. INQUIRE of NJ NJ.
Sturgeon, Room 10, Mitchell s. LYnde build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

SWEENEY & WALKER - Attorneys and
councillors az law Abstracts of title.
Once in Bengston block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

,. tDslly except sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19
wANTED-NrALE OR FEMALE.

low pressure. / hold CHEERS license in the
IN arine service and at Chicago. l am praC-
tical machinist at all the trades belonging
to that )sitfon. Address J. II. S. Argus
ONCE or 2lOO1s Fourth avenue. Rock ISL
and, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

LOST-Smau folding pocketbook contain
ing Sl7 and papers. finder please return
same to Berry's Gig ar store, 1905 Sc ond
avenue. Liberal reward.
LOST-A martin fur scarf between Twelfth
and Sevent' enth streets and Second ave-
nue.. Fielder please return to 32S Elev-
enth street and receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

WANTED "A gentle horse weighing about
HOO pounds, suitable for delive ~ purposes.
Bartlett Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19
FOR sALE-CTTY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-BeSt bargains in lots on TH en-
ty-dtth street and tenth avenue If taken
al once. Easy payments. Inquire keidy
Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

/ LEAVE th-iVE
90 an 8;5j pm
4l5 az 10 35pm
. I0.55pn 4i5 am
> - ar fi50pm
. iI.5opI SO am
i:5s PM 2:l3 pm
Is2.s3 pmiff5s pm
( $50 pm tif%Oam
3's5 pm ti1,40sm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

TRAINS LEAVR. Ab-sVs
81 Lam SprlusHEIu,
SateS5urg, Peoria and
Q4inoy .................. 1855 ar '655t
Chicago. .......,.-......s 1856 an 1855 an
- LOuis, Kansas City,
5CnySr AID Pacific
Coast 49,. -.,........... $3.50 pm S7i5 PA
s6riing and points In
Isrnediase ............' no pm +7:j5 PA
D lDuque, Clinton. La
Crosse, H. Paul, Nina.
and n. w.. S7:An on Sc 30 am
q nSon, Dubuque. ....... +7:20 sLo g IS pm
CIntoo and intermediate so p az IS 20 or
SOP 81 AOck island % minutes for nsais,
ETNsnV ADaiiV ev"e~s arrda-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

"OR RENT-Front room Pleasantly situate d
with ali modern ConvenienceS suitable
for one or two gentlemen: convenient to
iSlaC Il and e. X. J. & i. en- loyes. Refer
eUCes desired Address s 7. A" care
a gu city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

FOR RENT-N odern dwell Dg with all con-
v.niences. half block from Elm : rect
car line. Very reaSon9 lie if taken at
once. Call or add esS 81 Twenty ninth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

FOR RENT-TvSo-story house at 'l02 Third
avenue suitable for two families, four and
five rooms each par. Also Groom house
on Sixth street and Fourteenth avenue
Enquire a 1904 Fifteenth street. Phone
523.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

WANTED-A girl for general BouSework
None but eXne rieDced. competent girl need
apply. 1896 Sixteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

FOR RENT-NiceIy furnished room with
board. Modern con euiences. Electric
phone 5Oo9 Apply I22l Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

FOR RENT-Ronms completely furnished
TOR light housekeeping on hrst and second
floors at III6 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

FOR RENT-Furnished front room with all
modern convenienC6S, suitable Tor gentle
men, at 5SI Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

WANTED-A good Rirl tor general house
work. Apply evenings at 4SI Nineteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

WANTED-A girl for general homework IN
sm I'll family. Must be able to cook. Apply
al 1910 Twentieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-19

WANTE D. G God solicitors 20 sc / coffeeS
teas, etc. Good proposition Bartlett Bros
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12

with waist and bertha of crepe de
chine. the little frllls being narrow
lace and the trimming bands of silk,
which are enriched by French knots.
When liked, the lining can be cut
away beneath the yoke, giving trans
parent effect, and many combinations
in material might be suggested. The
bertha is an exceptionally graceful one,
and the fact that the closing Is made
lnvlslbly at the front commends the
entire waist to the greater number OF
womankind,
The waist consists of the fitted lin
ing. full fronts and back with the drop
yoke and the bertha. The sleeves are
wide and full. gathered into cuffs that
are shaped in harmony with the yoke.
At the waist is full, soft belt of
silk held by an ornamental buckle.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size Is -four and one
half yards twenty-oue inches wide
four yards twenty-seven inches wide,
or two yards forty-four INCHES wide,
with one yard of tucking for yoke and
cuffs,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
From London.

An American was showing an Eng.
lish friend around the capital.
Our government is very eonom.
ical," said he. when we have an
extra thick fog, they suck it into a
big cistern and convert it into paint
for the warships and buildings"
Really" said the Britisher. TAX.
ing about fogs reminds me that my
brother invented machine for com
pressing Londan fog into bricks, and
one thick November day he turned out
enough material to build a country
house."
yes, he did. He moved into his
new home the next April, and was a
happy man for two weeks, until one
morning he found himself, also his
family, lying out on the cold, damp
ground. In company with some bits
OF furniture and miscellaneous joinery
The house had gone, but 1t was the
thickest morning ever seen in those
parts. or course you can guess what
had happened. In the night those fog
bricks had somehow gone into their
original element"
WALL" drawled the Yankee, 81
reckon yer rel'tive ought to have
glazed them bricks. s."-Tit-Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
One Use For IL.

George Ade at recent banquet was
asked to speak on success. 81 sup.
pose that failure Is more familiar
than success to all of u.s." he said.
I'VE work away. Four things fail.
The fifth thing succeeds. The hard.
est workers have the most failures,
but then they have the most successes.
too.
"One of my early failures was a
melodrmaa that | travelled all the way
from Chicago to New York to sell to
q manager. This was in my youth,
when had confidence in myself. The
manager returned my melodrama He
said he didn't care for it,
81 pointed out the merits in 1t which
he had overlooked. | proved that ne
would make a great mistake if he
should not accept this work. But he
shook his head.
"'Can't you use it at all?" asked.
desperately.
"'Well," said he. 4 might grind it
up and use 1t for snow-storm
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
To Whiten Linens

Laces and linens which have become
yellow with age or greatly soiled can
be whitened by folding them careful
ly and placing them in the sun to soak
In a strong solution OF borax and
water, says The Philadelphia Inquirer.
AS the water is absorbed or clouded,
add fresh water, and, if the water be-
comes quite cloudy from the loosened
dirt, pour in new solution of borax
and water. Turn the lace or linen at
least once while it is whitening. In
the warm weather the yellow is easily
removed. though the soaking may con-
tinue two Of three days and nights
without injuring the most delicate
fabrics. Care should be taken, how
ever, in removing the lace, when once
it is clean. 1t should be taken out,
folded, not squeezed, but unfolded
carefully on folded towels, pinned out
neatly and left in the sun to dry. II
the lace sticks to the bowl let it soak
off; don't try to pull it away.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12

No other form of dressing sacque Is
quite so comfortable and satisfactory
as the klmono. This one is peculiarly
attractive and is made of light weight
wash flannel. With bands of wash silk
in plain color. As shown, the sleeves
are pointed. but round ones can be
substituted whenever preferred. Again.
the yoke can match the band in place
of the klmono when that combination
is liked. In addition to the light weight
woods Oriental cotton crepes and all
washable materials are emlnently ap-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
A woman's Influence Over Man.


The woman who talks most about
woman's influence generally doesn't
have any influence. The kind that
counts works silently. It Is not herald
ed with trumpets nor clapped with ap.
plause.
For this reason a woman is a little
shy Of even considering such a sub
ject as her influence over men. So
far from boasting of II even in her
thought. she win barely acknowledge
it to herself.
That is all right-just the way a
nice, modest woman should feel about
it. Nevertheless, there can be no
harm in asserting the fact-just
among women, though-that a woman
can influence man very potently, if
she goes about it in the right way.
For the right woman man will do
almost anything. He has been doing
it for centuries. long before the time
when Solomon fell TO worshipping the
gods of his wives, and when Herod
sacrificed John the Baptist to his pret.
ty niece. He has been known to climb
from the lowest depths to high call
ing under woman's influence, and he
has been dashed from high places to
the darkest depths by reason of that
same mysterious magic.
1t must please any woman to hear
the story Of owen Kildare, a Bowery
tough. who at 80 could neither read
nor write and was proud of his slum
reputation as the toughest of sluggers,
Now at 40 he is writing for magazines
and working to better the condition of
just such people as those from whose
ranks he was lifted.
And how was he lifted? A woman's
voice called him.
A woman came into his life Of utter
could to aid him. She led; he fol-
lowed. For years he was pupil and
she was teacher. And then she died,
and it was then that her influence was
most powerful. Realizing what she
had done for him, he set himself to
follow the windings OF the path she
had outlined. The path led to reform,
manliness, strength and usefulness.
Only 10 years between his ignorant,
dissipated life and the bright, promis-
ing life of an author and philanthropy
cal worker Scoff as the unsentimental
may, all this was accomplished by a
noble woman's influence.
1t ought to make a woman mighty
proud and at the same time mighty
humble to have responsibility like
that in her hands. Her words, her
glances, her smiles, her actions. her
beauty, her whole character, can work
for a mans help or for his harm.
She needn't speak of it, nor think
much about it. Yet silently and in a
large, sweet way her influence is work
ing.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
To Keep Gloves and Wells.

The best place to keep gloves and
veils is a shallow drawer devoted en-
tirely to those articles, and fitted with
sachets. Inexpensive sachets may be
made of fine cheesecloth or figured
sillioline and the powder sprinkled
between two layers of cotton. Sandal
wood-the pure ground wood that may
be purchased at a Japanese store-is
one Of the most lasting.
Two such sheets may be made, each
the size of the drawer and each hav-
ing strips of narrow ribbon going
across from side to side, caught at in
tervals 10 the sachet Under these
ribbons the wells and gloves may be
slipped and held gently but firmly in
place.
The lower sachet should be used for
the wells and gloves used compare
lively seldom, and the upper sachet
hevoted to walking and driving gloves
and heavy chiffon wells. OF course,
IL the drawer Is deep, any number Of
shallow sachets may be made, and
one for stocks and ties is useful in
keeping them from being mussed.-
indianapolis News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
Tafferas as Trimming.

That taffetas as trimming mate
rial as well as one for entire costumes,
is yet on the top wave of popularity,
was to be seen ut this same function.
The Duchesse de Bassano was in dark
green cloth. with grdle and pleated
bows of this silk. The Comtesse de Ia
Ribolsiere was in pastel gray cloth,
with talfetas effectively introduced
amid the wealth of embroidery. The
COmtesse de Montsaulnin was In the
same delicate color. with strapplngs
of taffetas. The hostess herself was
gowned with exceeding becomingness
in foudant toilet, much ruiiied from
the knees down, of delicate mauve taf-
fetas, the sort designated as souple.
There was deep collar OF point lace
and pointed glrdle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
Fashion Notes

Wooltex skirt and coat suits are the
first fall costumes.
A touch of orange velvet marks the
newest long silk coats.
Pockets, and many OF them, are ap.
pearing in the fall coats.
Pompadour wreaths catch up the
folds of the dancing girls frocks.
Featherboning is a most important
reature of the summer wardrobe.
Long, loose separate coats are quite
the most picturesque item of the sea-
son.
A dainty mauve and white check is
among the eighteen-cent linen suit
ings.
That lavender linen you have been
signing for is among the cut-prlce
gowns.
Paris is wearing a great deal Of red,
finished Off with red hose and shiny
black shoes.
Beware of too fiat hat bapgain, if
it's to do for next year. Crowns are
Seltinb Hi6ueis
Instead of being metal bound the
eyelets of this years low shoes are
worked in silk.
If you don't know how to blend color
tones in your toilette you may as well
step out of the race.
Somebody needs TO invent little
glass case for our hands. when We go
abroad in white gloves.
Many of the simple little silk dress
es owe their charm to undersleeves
and chemisette of lace.
Just now the pursuit of happiness
resolves itself into getting a splendid
collection of shirt waist suits at half
price.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
Dainty Muslins.

Out of the very pretty muslins a
very dainty and becoming frock may
be fashioned for a young girl. The
skirt may be cut. into two a gored
top. Have the bottom finish Of the
fiounce three-inch wide tucks. Give
the same finish to the bottom of the
top section. 1t will hide the sewing
on of the flounce. Gather in three
rows the top fullness of the skirt, be-
ginning at a short distance from the
middle. Have the bodice full back
and front into a narrow square. Fill
in with white Swiss chemisette,
criss-crossed over with lace beading
run through wide ribbon matching the
figure of the muslin. Have full elbow
sleeves. with a rufTle to match, trim
ming with three rows Of ribbon bead
ing. On the edge of the ruffle sew a
two-inch Valenciennes lace with a
slight fullness. Belt the waist with
a ribbon to match in color, and make
hair bow of the same.
The result will be charming and in
expensively achieved.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
poe's pEHrlNAcIrv.
Nearly Killed Himself In His Efforts
to Regain Parcels.


Nero, large Newfoundland dog
owned by a resident OF Dover, was so
heartbroken recently over his careless
ness in dropping into the canal lun.
cheon that he was carrying that he
nearly killed himself In his efforts to
regain the parcels. and refused to
come out Of the water till they were
fished up.
Nero started from his masters home
for his shop with lunch pail and
some coffee In glass bottle having a
handle by which 1t could be carried.
He suddenly seemed to remember that
he could shorten the trip by quarter
OF a mile by going across lots and over
the footbridge of the canal The
bridge Is narrow plank, and In cross.
ing II Nero had to be watchful of his
steps that he forgot to keep his jaws
tightly shut on the coffee bottle, and
II dropped into the water. Forgetting
that he had the lunch pail in his
mouth, Nero jumped in after the coffee
and thus lost both burdens.
Then he began to plunge and swim
around frantically In the canal The
accident had been seen by two boys,
and after they had watched the dog
swim around for half an hour they
went to the shop and told the owner
about 1t. The latter hurried over and
found the dog swimming about, plung-
ing here and there, endeavoring to get
the lost luncheon. He called the dog
to come out of the waters but Nero
would not leave the canal. All efforts
to get him to the shore were fruitless.
The dog was becoming exhausted, but
still he swan around, yelping piteous-
ly, grieved and nearly heartbroken at
having met with the accident.
The owner saw that the only way to
get the dog out of the water would be
to fish up the lost luncheon. After
about fifteen minutes fishing the din.
ner pail was pulled out, and after
that the coffee bottle Nero then con
sented to come out of the water, but
was so weak that he could not crawl
out and had to be hauled up on land.
The dog had been swimming about for
over an hour.-Boston Transcript
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
Recipes.

Iced Cocoa-This is as delicious and
apt to be as generally rellshed as
either iced tea or coffee. DO not make
it too rich. but use rather more water
than milk and sweeten while yet hot,
stirring briskly, that the sugar may be
thoroughly dissolved. II 1t is to be
served at dinner or luncheon select
a day when only white meats are on
the menu.
Tomato Baskets-These require
sound, ripe tomatoes, as near in size
as possible. Wash and dry well, but
do not peel. Slice off top, and scoop
out contents with a silver spoon. Mix
it we'll with bread crumbs, seasoned
with grated onion. chopped celery and
olives, fried up with an egg or two.
Put enough OF this in each "basket"
to fill It, and parboil. Place them
about a roast of veal or lamb for gar.
niture, and serve with the meat gravy.
Rice Meringue-This is a dish that
may be varied In several ways. Cook
one-quarter of pound of rice in new
milk till it swells. then flavor nicely
with vanilla. and stir in the yolks of
two eggs. Line pie dish with this
mixture, and then place a layer of
stewed fruit ON 1t; whisk the whites
OF the eggs to a froth to make a mer-
ingue on the top. Bake in the oven
till colored. Instead of using fruit or
jam, the juice of lemon may be stir.
red into the rice, with sugar to taste.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
Estcrminstinu Moths,

The most effectual method of ren.
dering a house moth-proof is thorough
spring and fall cleaning. Two of the
arch-enemies of moths are cleanliness
and light. Attics and storage-rooms
require light and ventilation. The
cedar chest or closet ranks first as a
preventive. Moth balls are efficacious,
but one prefers the moth almost. Furs,
especially fascinate moths. The pre-.
liminary step Is a thorough combing
with a dressing comb; next beat well,
and air in the sunshine; next sprinkle
with gum camphor, cedar dust or to-
bacco leaves. Place the furs in paper
sacks turn the edges over, and paste
down with a strip of muslin. Printers
ink Is obnoxious to moths. Balls Of
cotton wadding saturated in oil of
cedar are effectual in trunks. Remem.
ber, this oil stains. Carpets, If infest
ed, must come up, be beaten and clean
ed. Wash the floor with benzine, then
sprinkle with cayenne pepper. Tack
down the carpet, and sponge with a
solution of one quart of water to one
tablespoonful of turpentine, changing
the water frequently. A preventive is
to press every inch of the edge Of the
carpet, first dampening, then pressing
with hot iron. Lay a damp towel
on the carpet, over this paper to re.
tain the steam. then iron. Steam de.
stroys.-Woman's Home Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12

The newly married man looked at
the old bachelor, and there was a sad
ness in his eyes.
George" he said, you are living a
wasted life, You are all wrong, old
fellow. But it isn't too late: some
woman may yet be found who viii
love you, and be willing TO take your
name. BY Jove, old hey, come home
with me tonight and I'll introduce you
to the sweetest young woman you ever
met. She's my wife's sister, the dear.
est and gentlest girl. Why, they still
call her the pet name of her babyhood,
Lamb"
The old bachelor mOistened his lips
and his eyes frightened.
Il like the lamb" he said. more
especially with mint sauce"
And then the newly married man
knew it was useless 10 waste any fur.
ther words on the confirmed old CELL
bate.-Cleveland Plain Dealer,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12
When Weary.

When we are kept awake from our
fatigue, the first thing to do is to
say over TO ourselves that we do not
care whether we sleep or not, in order
to Undue ourselves with healthy in
difference about it. 1t will help tow
ard gaining this wholesome indiffer
ence to say: 81 am too tired to sleep,
and, therefore, the first thing for me
10 do is TO get rested in order to pre-
pare for sleep. When my brain Is
well rested it will go to sleep; 1t can
not help it. When it is well rested
1t will sleep just as naturally as my
lungs breathe, or as my heart beats"
Another thing to remember, and II is
very important--is that an over-tired
brain needs more than the usual nour-
ishment. If you have been awake for
an hour, and it is three hours after
your last meal, take half cup or a
cup of milk. If you. are awake for
another two hours, take half cup
more, and so, at intervals of about
two hours, so long as you are awake
throughout the night. Hot milk is
nourishing and q sedative. II is not
inconvenient to have milk by the side
of ones bed and little saucepan and
"a spirit lamp.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12

rung had been second nature with
him as a footman. It is always the
training in early and impressionable
years that makes the second nature
Of the mature. The full-grown man
or woman can, of course, begin self
training. as this lady of rank began a
training of her husband. The task is
more difficult Even the cells Of the
brain get into ways of responding TO
certain Impressions. and although a
thought held to will transform the
very nature of man, there ought to be
no need of a transformation in our
manners. They should be formed in
the early. plant. receptive days of
childhood"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-10-12

propriate, and. in place of the bands
being plain and the material figured,
the material can be plain and the
bands of any pretty figured silk or rib
bon that may be chosen.
The kimono consists of full fronts
and back. which are joined TO the yoke
and is finished with collar and band
cut in one piece. The sleeves are In
one piece each and slightly full at the
shoulders.
The quantity of material required
In the medium size is four and three
eight yards twenty-one inches wide,