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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08
PERSONAL POINTS.

S. ]. Hirsh of Chicago called on
Rock Island friends yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Cornell left this
morning for a weeks visit with rela-
tives at Peoria.
Mrs. J. w. Crandall left this morn
ing for a two months visit at Roches-
ter and Ithaca, n. Y.
Albert ~ Mueller is home from his
studies at the College of Physicians
and Surgeons, Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ii. Wilson have gone
to Portland, Ore. where they will at
tend the Lewis and Clark exposition.
Mrs. J. l.. Masterson. who has been
visiting with Miss Hampton. returns
this evening TO St. Louis, on the steam
er Dubuque.
Mrs. c. II. GOOdykuntz and Miss
Grace Frysinger. of Chicago, are Wis
iting at the home of their grandmOth-
er, Mrs. A. c. Burrell
Miss Gertrude Carse departed this
morning for Cambridge where she will
be soloist at the high school gradu-
alton exercises this evening.
Mrs. Marian Beardsley. of Denver.
who has been visiting with her sister.
Mrs. James l.. Wright. 1889 Sixteenth
avenue. returned last night to her
home in the west
Mark Savage of Bloomington, gener-
al agent of the Big Four. and Frank
Ryan of Chicago, travelling freight
agent of the Wisconsin Central were
in Rock Island today.
Rev. w. 5. Marquis goes to Geneseo
this afternoon to attend the annual
board meeting of the Geneseo collegi-
ate institute. and tomorrow he goes to
Edgington TO assist in the installation
of the new pastor, John L. Henning,
who succeeds Rev. T. r. Johnston. who
had acted in that capacity for 80
years, and is now pastor emeritus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08
ORDER OF THE
COMM ENCEME NT
This Years Graduates at the Villa de
Chantal-Other Events at
the Seminary.

The complete program has made its
appearance for the 42nd annual com,
mencement of the Villa de Chantal to
occur one week from today. at 10 a m
The class roll is as follows: Misses
Mabel Marie Lardner, Ella Rose Rowe
Ruby Leona Harvey and Hattie Louise
Larkin. The program will be as fol
lows:
Allegro Brilliante .................L Low
Miss Ella Rowe.
Second Piano-Miss Ruby Harvey.
Miss Ruby Harvey.
Glad Spring is sc, Gong EI,,t ........ Smith
The Ships That Go BY In the Night"
Miss Mabel Lardner
Romance ct BOlero (Violin) Dancla
Miss Ethel Wade.
Berceuse, from "Jocelyn', .Godara
Miss Marianne Miller
Violin Obligato-Miss Ethel Wade.
mo Miss Hattie Lars<in
Semi Chorus.
Pianos-Miiisses Agatha gath Neyin. Mary
oFarrelli Mary wall Eileen eileen o Efbi
Wade. Ella Rove Frances Hart,
Niolincello--Albert Petersen.
Hungarian Dance" OPP. l34. No. 2
Miss Amy Lardner
- DIVINE Mss Tfaf Hattie Larkin. ''o u''o'
Violin Obligato-Miss Amy Lardner. g.
Sonata. No. IL Mozart
CAllegro. Andante. Rondo.)
Miss Mabel Lardner.
Grieg Accompaniment, Miss Luella Jones.
Miss Ella Rowe.
Other events in connection with the
commencement exercises include Miss
Hattie Larkin's song recital given
Tuesday afternoon of this week, the
G L,
which are in progress this afternoon,
the reception to graduates June II, and
the class day exercises June IA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08

Harry Orman today closed a deal
for the sale of his property at 1904
Thirteenth avenue. TO Henry Hensley
the consideration being Sl,75O. The
purchaser, who is florist. proposes 70
erect a greenhouse on the premises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08
FINED $50 FOR STEALING $40
Daniel MckeIler Pleads Guilty in the
County Court.

Daniel McKeller pleaded guilty this
afternoon TO an information in the
county court charging him with the
theft Of $40 note from c. X. Johnson
He was sentenced TO one hour in Jail.
and fined $50 and costs by Judge Par
menter IL will be remembered that
Johnson and McKeIler were together
in a saloon on Second avenue, January
Is. when McKeller either snatched the
currency, or picked it from the bar
where Johnson had placed it. Nickel
Ter disappeared and was not located
until last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08
HAVE SECURED MORE ROOM
Young & Mccombs to Take Possession
of Store Room at 1909 Second Ave.

Owing to the fact that Young & Nc
Combs are carrying larger and more
complete stocks in every department
this season than ever before and find
ing themselves somewhat cramped for
floor space they yesterday made ar
engagements TO display their entire
stock of sporting goods. fireworks.
bunting etc, in the store room at 1903
Second avenue, one door west of the
United States Express company. Some
interior changes are now being made
and the store will be open to the pub
lie June 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08
F. U. N. Club.

The young ladies composing the =.
u. N. club were entertained last even
ing in a charming manner by the sec
rotary of the club, Miss Carrie e. Ba-
ker. The session proved a very pleas
ant one, as the young ladies have not
held meeting during the past winter.
owing to the fact that several of the
young ladies have been away attending
school. After a program of vocal and
instrumental music, Miss Bessie Beel-
er, president of the club. presented
Miss Elizabeth Meyers, in behalf of
the members, with a beautiful souvenir
spoon, upon it being engraved the club
monogram
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08

groom is employed as plumber at Al
len, Myers & Co.'S, and will bring his
bride here to live.
MyerS-Siegrist.
Charles c. Myers. of this city, and
Miss Ella Siegrist, of Davenport, were
united in marriage at o'clock yester-
day afternoon at the home of the bride,
lib Brown street, Davenport, Rev.
John Hurting, pastor of the German
Lutheran church in that city, officia-
ting. In the evening there was we'd
ding celebration at Washington gar
den. The groom is connected with the
hardware and plumbing establishment
of Allen, Myers & Co. The couple
will reside at 231S Ninth avenue in
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Fort Armstrong chapter, of the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
will give a reception at the residence
of Mrs John H. Wilson, 2626 Fifth av-
enue. next Wednesday afternoon at >
O'Clock, in honor of Mrs. Charles ii.
Deere. of Moline. vice president gener-
al from Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08
Bramlett-PaEe.

Miss Lizzie Bramlett, of Jefferson
City. Mo. and Edgar s. Page, OF this
city. were married in Galesburg Tues
day afternoon by Rev. Nelson G. Brown,
at the home Of Mrs. H A Long. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08
To Have Social.

The Young Peoples Christian union
of the United Presbyterian church will
hold their monthly meeting and social
tomorrow evening, at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Bernhard Andrews. 81 Fiji
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-08
is a Northwestern Move.

Rockford papers have it that the
Milwaukee, Peoria & St. Louis road
that was recently incorporated is an
extension of the Northwestern road
from Peoria north. A move of this
kind has long been expected. The
Northwestern already has a line from
Peoria TO Nelson, half way to Rock
ford. and is DESTROYS of completing IL
to the latter city for the purpose.
mainly, of getting an outlet for the
coal fields that are tapped.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13

to have her do things the way you want
them done always. she viii do them as
matter Of course.
If. instead. you are slipshod about
starting. and plan TO correct this and
that ami the other later. you'll never
+tget caught Up with yourself and your
servants will resent every correction.
The same is true of employees in all
lines of work
II you expect punctuality, you'll have
to cultivate 1t in yourself When you
order breakfast at a certain hour. you
yourself must be down to see that
those orders are carried out TO the let
ter. Even if you've the more exemplary
type of maid. who obeys orders u the
extent of being ready when you tell her.
If you are late for two or three morn
ings, she'll soon become slack in her
work
There's some justice in il. too. It's
discouraging TO you 10 get up an espe-
ciaIly nice meal and then have it spoiled
by waiting; and if there's doGpL lIab
Won will be down in time. she naturally
takes the benefit of that doubt.
WeII-planned work covers more ground
than one would think possible. Men tind
in their business that if they expect
things to be done, ana direct them ac-
cordinglv. planning those things that
must be done first and the things that
must follow, without leaving gaps Of the
time in between, that the work IS done
with more of an interest as well as more
of 1t accomplished
The few women who've risen TO re-
sDonsfbIe posfttOns-that is, the positions
that would be big for either man or We
man-haye proved the same theories 10
be thoroughly practical.
Servants and employees alike are better
pleased with steady government. Ocea-
sionally you find one who is continually
rebeIIing, no matter in what position ne
or she were placed. 1t IS easier 70 work
/ for, and, with some one who knows the
next step. than 10 wait for directions
A tense, practical mind soon trains
others and the whole organizadon-httle
or hfe-u1oves on with the least possible
friction.
This is particularly true when you are
dealing with a number of people one
servant is easily managed, but two or
more are anything but bhal- I@lttle
fiealousies, little quarrels. constantly oc-
r11r only TO be prevented by q careIuIly
! defined arrangement OF the outles OF
Justice IS quality appreciated with
/ ont often being recognized by name But
much at home. You cant demand
/ strong splendid support and then IAN 20
materialize at the necessary moment
without & revulsion OF feeling Delng eA-
perienced by everybody who has tried
| 10 be ready. And that revulsion is real
Iy a, resentment OF injustice.
| Training is an easy thing for you and
for everybody else; but it must be be-
gun as soon as the work does; there
can be neither procrastlnatlon nor Vacll-
Iation.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Soft Fish Not Safe.

When. as IN the case Of large fish.
such as cod. halibut sturgeon. salmon,
etc. the sections OF the body are offered
TO the purchaser. enc must look TO the
texture 0f the flesh. Soft fish is always
unsafe food The fiber should be dis
tinct. the flakes firm. the color pure.
As soon as the fsh is brought home
after it Is purchased il should he placed
upon The ice. not left in the hot kitchen
10 await the cook 5 convenience. Before
leaving her hands after she has receiv-
ed il from the fishman or errand boy Z
should go into the refrigerator. Neglect
of this rule has ruined many q fine
mess Of fish
Once upon the ice, IS should stay there
until preparation for cooking ii imme-
diately has been made. Drawn from ley
security. il should be washed and wiped,
never eft to soak and soften, even in
iced water.
recall now but one exception 10 this
rule. Sturgeon flesh is less oily and rank.
and the teGgh flesh is made tender, not
fabby il laid for an hour in iced water
before il is cooked. Market men keep
their FISH almost at q freezing tempera-
ture. This fact emphasizes the danger
of leaving II even for a few minutes IN
q warmer place
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Scalloped Crabs.

Two cups of crab meat, cut into pieces
an inch long; one tablespoonful Of -four
ana a Iarger spoonful of butter; one
cUpfuI of good white stock; half a cup
ful of cream: one tablespoonful Of sher-
ry: salt. cayenne. and half teaspoonful
of Worcestershire sauce.
Lay the crab-dice in a deep buttered
dish Heat the butter and -four TO a
roux. and. when smooth, stir in the
hot stock Cook three minutes, and work
into it the cream, which should have
been heated with a bit of soda not
larger than a pea. Season and pour
the sauce over the crab meat Cover
with cracker dust. sprinkle this with
paprIka and bits of butter, and brown
in d quick oven.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Economy Helps.

a new member OF the Family Circle
sends a maiden contribution made up
of pithy practical paragraphs. intended
for the use of sister housewives who
must study ways and means. In spite
OF Its length. I give it almost entire:
Take the backs of your partially worn
dresses and make baby some everyday
When a baby outsrows its white
dresses, take two and make one.
When sheets begin TO wear in center,
rip open and sew outside edges together.
After ironing. go over all the clothes,
sewing on all loose or missing buttons
in time save nine. Fold the clothes Of
each member of the family by them
selves.
Make everyday rugs out Of old trous-
ers and coats pieced on a strong founda-
ton, and work with colored thread. Put
your pieces together in some pretty. pat
tern on the machine. Thread Is cneap,
and You will save valuable time.
Many housewives Just hate 10 wash
dishes First. have a large pan, plenty
of water. just hot enough that 1t will
not hurt the hands, then make the water
soft with soap and some washing pow
der. Drain dishes in a pan and wipe
with n soft. clean cloth, and 1t won't
be such a bad job after all, and your
dishes Will shine.
Finally. don't make such a slave of
yourself that you will be all Llred-out
scolds when husbands come IN. Smile a
MRS. NJ. +. J.
(Iesquite. Dallas county, Tex0
At the risk of seeming uugracious to
one to whom the grace of gratitude Is
due. I take the liberty Of offering an
amendment 10 our Texas member s
mode of dishwashing. Forty years ago
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Lobster Gumbo.

Two pounds Of lobster meat. taken
from the shell in large pieces. breaking
as little asNpossible; two teaspo0nfuls Of
butter and one of salad oil; a table
spoonful Of minced onion; three fresh
toTna toes, large and ripe; one sweet
green pepper. six ukVa PODS; cayenne
and saIt TO taste; one cup of boiling
water
Melt The butter IN a saucepan. lay in
the lobster turn over 10 coat il thor
oGghiy. add the hot water and stew
gently, covered half an hour Strain
from The meat. which should be kept
hot over boiling water until YOU are
ready iJg IL again. Heat II. another pan
tEe oll, minced onion and green pep
per the sliced tomatoes md Okras.
when the mixture smokes. turn in the
lobster BROTH simmer aajf ap hour, rub
through fine cOiaEdcF and stir almost
dry over the dSc Turn out upon a hot
platter. lay the lobster upon this bed
and serve.
Pass sliced lemon with It and toasted
crackers
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Old-Time Housekeeping.

IT. HE question propounded while
ago by "A Graduate Nurse,
why were our foremothers bet
ter housekeepers than we?" has
drawn forth a pleasant, chatty letter
from one who claims 10 be well ad-
vised as to oIdtime houseWifery and or
up-to-date housekeeping methods
! see that YOU wanted reasons why
'ofd-tme' housekeeping was the best /
would not care To say II was the best.
but 1t was certainly the easiest. Iwen-
ty-fiVe years ago we had no delicateSSen
or bakeries open on Sunday, and If our
own pantries could not furnish bread
and cake, we would have TO go Win
out OF course. Monday was regular
washday, with US. 1t was never pick
up day only SO far as cake was con-
cerned, for it was easy in summer 70
make a pudding for dinner. and in win
ter there was always Il jar OF mtnce-
meat to make a pie
AS to housekeeping, we might have
had q few more microbes then, than we
do now, but 1 doubt it. Every one clean
ed thoroughly twice a year The only
thing we did not do, or have TO do, was
To wipe up hardwood floors; but every
week all furniture was removed from
the rooms, the carpets were we'll swept
and generally wiped off with a cloth
Wrung dry out in ammonia water Fur-
nlture (bedroom) had marble tops That,
OF course. was an easy matter 10 Keep
clean.
Modern housekeepers say we did not
do as much work. | do not know why.
We had all the water to carry upstairs
and down: we used the same amount Of
bedding and table linen, and our wood
work was painted white. We considered
her a pretty poor housekeeper who had
fingermarks on doors or windows. no
matter how many little hands there
were TO make them. Everything was
methOdica1, and the consequence was
we always had time for entertaining or
rest. We had the same kind of attic
that we have nowadays, only not hard
wood floors No one seemed hurried or
worried. and as to dyspepsia, what could
be worse than it. Is now?
Go into Il modern home, and 1t is
under some article Of furniture and see
a little wad Of lint when you know
the owner is worrying herself into the
grave for fear she has not worked hard
enough. Give me the shioned
housekeeping. with Marion Harland' 8
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
The Wau to Choose
Fish and Keep It
Fresh Until Il IS
Cooked.

IF the average native housekcepeT
comrrenended thoroughly the nutri-
tive and economic values of fish,
the great American meat bill would
be cut down to at least two-thirds of its
present proportions. We eat more meat
and less sea. lake, and river food than
any other nation upon the face OF tie
globe.
have explained briefly in q former
chapter why nsh deserves a more honor
able place upon the family bill Of fare
than il now enjoys. One reason why il
is undervaIued. If not Gistrusted, By
many careful domestic caterers is the
general impression that much OF the fish
offered for sale in our markets is not
quite fresh. The least intelligent reader
of The daily newspa per knows of and
breads the name OF 'ptomaine poison
ing"
The first essential. then, 30 be con
sidered in the selection of hsh IS that
it shall be fresh. Il behooves our house
wife 10 learn now 20 satisfy herself on
this point.
One may Judge Of the time that the
whole fish has been exposed in the
shambles or packed away in boxes by
the color OF the sIlis and the brightness
Gr duunesg or the eyes.
The eiIis should show a bright blood
color. instead Of the dim maroon betray-
ing that the fish has been a long time
out Of his native element. The eyes
should be clear and crystalline. In oppo-
sitiou 10 the 1lmy. opaque appearance
which has. given occasion for the term
''nSh-ey60.'
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Catfish ChoWder.

Skin. clean and cut off the heads. Cut
the fish into pieces two inches long
and put into a pot with some fat pork
cut into shreds-a pound TO a dozen
medium sized fish, TWO chopped
bunch of sweet herbs and pepper. The
pork will salt it sufficiently. Stew
slowly for three-quarters OF an hour.
with tablespoonful Of -four; take up
a cupful Of the hot liquor and stir,
little at a time, into two well-beaten
eggs. Return this to the pot, throw in
half a dozen Boston or butter crack
ers, split IN half: let all boil up once
and turn into q tureen. Pass sliced
lemon or cucumber pickles. also sliced.
with 1t. Take out the backbones Of
the fish before serving.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13

[ reduced the despised operation to =
gentle art:
Have two dishpans ready, haIf-hued
with scaIding wafer when china glass,
and silvery have been arranged in neat
piles ready for washing. With a long
handled soap shaker churn the water
in both into suds. Beginning with the
glass. tVrn each tumbler or plate rapid
ly in the hot suds IN the first pan, using
for this purpose i mop with q wooden
handle With The same implement fish
each article out of the rinsing water,
taking Il up gingcrly with the tips of
your fingers, and transfer to the second
pan. " hen there. swab with another
mop; take out and wipe quickly with
a dry towel I never use draiDer
Glass, china, and silver are wiped while
hot. Throughout the process 1 wear
gloves from which the tips o. the fingers
have been cut. Plates, cups. ana disnes.
glass and silyerware emerge from the
folds of the towel clean and bright. and.
thanks to soap shaker, mop and gloves.
the hands are not al all injured by the
sudS.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Window Boxes

RIDE along city street SeLS
~ you wondering why it is more
~ householders don't set out win
dow and porch boxes. for moth
ing adds more to the beauty Of the
street and of each individual property. =
Here and there builders have finished
porch steps with stone-tOpped columns
set in terrace fashion on each side OF
the steps. In the way the columns are
set they almost invite the placing OF
blossoming plants.
But the houses without yards or
porches are made to lose the rather
forlorn look that invariably stamps a
city house in summer by the addition OF
window boxes filled with flowers.
There's very little work attached to
the care Of these boxes. and the cost
is snght, 81 or 50 paying for a box and
its fixtures.
They must be cIamped to the window
sill, or storms and high winds may do
untold damage, but II properly done,
the clamping should leave no marks
when the box is taken away in the fall.
Even If you're to be away and the
house 10 be closed most Of the summer,
the boxes are cheerful contrast to the
closed, deserted house, and a neighbor
or a Watchman viii see that the fioW-
ers are given water.
Plant them with bright flowers; their
beauty lies in that. And nasturtiums Or
geraniuIns viii last through the sum-
Iner and early autumn better than al
most any other plants.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
fIouseInothers' Exchange

breakfast, Luncheon. and Tea" and
last, but not least, Common Sense in
the Household" to help ones thought,
and a few old-fashioned children whose
clothes We're not silk or satin, but were
sweet and clean, and one could be hap
py.
buffalo. n. "
I should be glad to know how our cor
respondents views upon this much-dis-
cussed subject impressed other practical
housewives. II Is hardly probable that
all will acquiesce in her statement that
the former methods were easier than
those made possible by modern improve
ments.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13

spoonfuls of hot water, lest 1t should
clot In heating-in which have been
stirred cautiously two tablespoonfuls
Of melted butter. a little -four and
little chopped parsley. Heat this in
vessel set within another of boiling wa
ter, add the gravy from the dripping
pan. boil up once to thicken, and when
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
The Wau to Train
Servants: First
Being PunCtual

| HE most important part of the
managing of q house (as of a
business Department. is. not the
planning and carrying out of
your own work. but the planning Of
work for the people you employ. so that
the best possible results Will be obtain
ed. And that is the hardest quality to
develop.
The root Of the matter lies, of course,
at the beginning OF things. II, when
your servant is new. you begin at once
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Fried Smelts and Other Panfsh.

The general treatment is the same
with all. They can be houred and fried,
but are invariabl nicer and more come
ly when rolled I'm egg and fine crumbs.
Clean, wash and dry them inside and
out; rub with saltcd and pcppered flour,
then dip in egg and roll in cracker dust
or very fine crumbs Heat the fat
gradually, and have Ii deep enough to
flDat the fish. Otherwise. they are saute,
not fried.
Strain the fat and SET it away until
you wish 10 fry other fish. Unless you
are SO unfortunate as TO let It get
scorched. you can use IL more than once.
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Fried Eeis.

Skin. clean well, taking especial
heed OF the fat, which must be re-
moved TO the last bit. Cut into short
pieces, marinade in salad oil and vim
fOur. then in beaten egg, then in rolled
cracker. and fry In deep, boiling lard
or other fat. Drain, dash and garniSh
with parsley and lemon
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
S'teWed Eels.

Skin and clean: cut into short
lengths, lay in cold water for half an
hour; put over the fire in cold water.
just enough to cover them. and cook
slowly for half an hour or more, ac-
cording to their size. \ large eel may
require an hour to make 1T tender.
Turn off the water. cover the cells with
paprtla, onion juice. salt and minced
parsley; simmer nVe minutes and
SerNa-
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
B1OLNZ2S

ing. II large. score the backbone with
sharp knife. Bake slowly, bastiug
often with batter and waier. By the
time it is done have ready in a sauce
pan u cup Of cream-dilutcd with a few
The Washington times., 1905-08-13
Fried Catfish.

Skin, clean and remove the heads
Sprinkle the fish with salt and lay
aside for an hour or more. Have ready
two or three eggs beaten to a froth.
and In fat dish n quantity OF pow
cred crackers Dip the fish. first in the