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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31
New York. Jan. 81.

New York, Jan. 81.
The coming three months are a try
ing time for the woman who has es-
sayed over conscientiously to get
through the winter with too meagTe
an outfit The situation is worse if the
attempt has been made to struggle
along without any really new gowns
at all, depending upon numberless cos
tunes of a previous vintage which
have been fixed over al endless expen-
diture of time. labor, and even money.
For the beginning of the winter all
may have gone well, but suddenly. with
the beginning OF February. comes an
unpleasant realization of the fact that
either some new froCks must be pur-
chased or retirement from all festivi-
ties viii be NECESSARY. Just what is
best to buy It this time of year is also
q difficult question. Naturally, one de
sires to purchase with an idea toward
the spring outfit. for in this age Of
rapid changes of fashion il is never
possible to lay away in camphor any
garment, no matter how good. and to
be sure that it Will be possible to ever
don that garment again.
There are several articles of dress
that can be bought 10 excellent ad-
vantage at this time OF year and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

time desarter from the army. in which
il was alleged that his desertion was
due TO such i'll treatment by the officers
that submission to IL was impossible.
The Dickinson report was replaced by
another. toned down TO make IL ct for
Widespread publication. The maya
zine interview was made the basis of
an investigation by army officers.
whose report condemned the assertions
of the deserter as totally unfounded.
But the unfavorable public impression
remained.
Secretary Dickinson's report said:
I'm my opinion this country cannot.
so far as its land forces are concerned.
be considered in a state of readiness
for defense or TO repel invasion If at
tempted on our coasts by any first
class power having the shipping 10
transport and the navy 70 protect the
transit of her armed forces over the
sea
An enemy operating on the often
sive against our Atlantic and gulf or
our Pacific coasts would have q wide
choice Of detectives and points of land
ing he would manife5tly keep us ig-
rorant as to the point OF attack Sc
lected and would attempt to make his
lodcnent on the coast by attacking
the coast defenses from the front. by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

perfectly straight founce was of the
marquisette over silk.
The second figure presents very
striking Princess gown. Rose broad
cloth was used for this frock. The odd
shaped yoke-which was cut in one of
the sleeves-was of heavy ecru lace,
and band of this lace trimmed the
waistline. A shaped band of the lace
outlining the top of the flounce was
the only trimming on the skirt.
Ratine will be as smart this spring
as has been the case all winter, and
so much in fashions favor is this new
cloth that it bids fair to outrival the
favorite serge Although scarcely APP
prOpriate for an elaborate costume this
fabric is nevertheless sufficiently smart
for most purposes for which a tailor
costume can be worn, and just now is
SO new that it is more generally worn
in the afternoon than it is apt to be
the case with a texture of rough fin
ish. For a somewhat smarter style of
dress he newest thing is one of the
satin finished cloths So exquisite in
texture is this material that even on
close inspection it is often difficult TO
tell it from the real satin. and in puT-
chasing a gown at this time OF the
year, when it is desired TO have a cos
tune that will look smart al the early
spring festivities, this satin faced cloth
is not to be surpassed. The bodice for
the gown may be Of the same mater
al or, if lighter weight IS desired. of
real satin, in one Of the soft. supple,
qualities that are in their perfection
this year
On many of the newest tailor gowns
a two or three-inch silk fringe of the
exact color Of the cloth is the only
trimming. The jacket is bordered all
around with this fringe laid over the
hem. The new tailor skirts Just es-
cape the ground by from one 10 two
inches. while the majority of house
gowns just touch the floor. with az
extra inch or so in back for grace.
Jackets reach about TO the hips or a
triie longer if abbreviated length Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

mental tests prescribed by the army
regulations for admission to the ranks
are rigorous so much so, in fact that
In the past fiscal year the recruiting
officers rejected s1.s7s of the 1oo.soe
men who presented themselves for en-
listment. More than so per cent of the
intending soldiers were thus rejected
as lacking in mental moral or physical
qualifications. Accurate statistics as
to other countries are lacking in re-
gard to this matter. but II Is probably
safe to assume that the American
standard is higher than that OF any
other country in which voluntary en-
listment is relied upon TO fill the ranks
Of the army depleted by expired en-
listment. desertion. discharge for dis
ability. etc Il should be noted, how
ever. that Of the S1.s7S reflections H.
42e, or about IL per cent were caused
by lack of prior military service
which from March 1, 1910. until after
the end OF the fiscal year. was pre-
scribed as a necessary justification
for enlistment, IN order TO bring about
the reduction ordered by the president
in the enlisted strength Of the army to
not exceeding $4,000"
Army Men Deny Dessrter's Story.
Just how much effect the recent
revelations" OF alleged conditions in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

landing out OF range OF the coast de-
Tense guns and attacking the fortihca-
lions from the rear or by q combina-
ton of both methods.
Faulte of the Array Pointed Out.
"a conservative estimate of the
forces which could be transported in
a single expedition over the Atlantic
10 our coast by a first class power
would be 100000 men To meet
this requirement. we would probably
nave available in all parts of the
United States a total force Of I14.500
mobile troops $500 regulars ard ST.
900 organized r7ilitia). This force has
not the proper proportion OF infantry.
cavalry. field artillery. engineers. signal
corps and sanitary troops; ii is not
fully equipped for field service: is.
with the exception of parts of the mi
litia entirely lacking in organization
into the higher tactical units. briEades
and divisions: is lacking in many
seutia!s o. supply for operations in the
field: II could not be assembled in prop
er positions ready for field operations
in a less period than thirty days. and
there being no reserves of trained men.
either in the regular army or the mi
litia. It could not be augmented except
ing by the slow process of voluntary
enlistments or CONSUMPTION"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31
BAD DREAMS
Nightmare, RestlcssnesS and Night
sweats All Cured by Indi-
geStion.


Half OF the nervousness in the
world, all of the disturbing dreams
and Nightmares can be ended in a
few weeks b. simple inexpensive
treatment guaranteed by Harper
House Pharmacy.
Upset stomach is the cause Of
nervousness and bad dreams Your
food is lying in your stomach undl-
gested and fermentins: il is forming
poisonous gases which irritates the
pneumogastric nerve that leads di-
rect from the brain. and ends in &
network of tiny branches running
through the stomach
1t is also the irritation of this
great pneumogastric nerve that
causes headaches. Many times peo-
pie have severe headaches and know
they are caused by the stomach. buc
do not know how.
u you are nervous, have dreams
or nightmare. and do not sleep sound
at night, get a 5O-eent box of MILO
MA stomach tablets and take enc or
two after or with meals. MONA
stomach tablets relieve distressed
stomach in 3 minutes. Sold by Har-
per House pharmacy and druggists
everywhere who guarantee MONA
TO cure indigestion, or money back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

In other words. Secretary Dickinson
means that our army is worthless for
the purposes of national defense. We
are attempting the process described
so graphically by Kipling. speaking in
like strain about Great Britain, as
''muddlihg through" and depending, as
our British kinsmen are said to de
pend in like case. upon the branch of
the national defense which has its ex-
istence and it's sphere of action upon
the water.
1t is reassurinS to note that Presi-
dent Taft does not consider the situa-
ton alarming. He sees nothing in our
international relationships to warrant
any fear of war with any foreign pow
er. The movement for international
peace is moving apace, and Americans
are standing in the forefront OF the
crusade. But II is not soothing to
American pride to be told that this
country. which ranks among the fore
most in so many respects. is classed
with Servia or Poumaria or Greece as
a military power To make up an
army proportionate to the size OF our
nation and its 101 100000 population
we need about 500. 900 more soldiers.
said the secretary. and we need guns
and ammunition and provisions and
equipment for them. AS a corollary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31
Epileptic Fits

There is nothing more frightful
in a happy home than TO have one
of its members instantly seized with
a dreadful attack Of epilepsy or fits.
The many grateful letters from such
homes. after the use Of Kosine. the
remarkable remedy for this dread
ailment, testify TO the real merits
of the preparation.
IL is a meritorious article and is
sold on a guarantee plan that de-
serves your confidence The price
s1-5O VIII be refunded by The Har-
per House pharmacy If not fully sat
isfied after using a bottle. Mail or
ders filed by the Kosine company.
Washington, D. c, or The Harper
House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

garments in the wardrobe which re
quire attention At this time of the
year when seinifOrmal affairs are TO
be attended, afternoon fTocks are ne
cesgity. IN the first illustration is
shown a little frock IN which two ma
terials are attractively combined. The
upper part CT the peasent blouse was
fashioned from a white satin striped
marquisette with sprays OF roses The
pointed tabs were OF white peau de
sole and the silk WAS also used for the
pointed turned back cuffs. The charm
ing little skirt had a pointed panel
which the side cores oyerlapped. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

the army will have on the number OF
men seeking enlistment Il is impossi-
bic to say. The man whose story gave
a basis 20 the attack on the army and
fits officers is a self confessed deserter.
As such he Is unworthy OF credence.
according to the army officers who
have investigated his story and have
declared II without any foundation in
fact He spoke OF intolerably out
raseous conditions I'm the army. assert
ing that the enlisted men were treated
without consideration by the officers.
received food uRnt for human con-
sumption. were compelled 10 do dirty.
mental work and. In short were
shamefuly rnistreatod These condl-
lions are declared. by Inference TO ex-
list throughout the service and furnish
sufficient grounds for the reluctance of
self respecting young Americans 10 en-
ter the service, There have been let
ters in the newspapers from enlisted
men and noncommissioned officers
denying the charges. and IL r. declared
By many unprejudiced observers that
our men are better housed. fed and
clothed than any other soldiers.
The magazine editor who wrote ana
stood sponsor for the story OF the de-
serter asserts that the army officials
who looked into his charges and de-
ciared them libel on the army do not
like hts assertion, that there were 5o.-
900 desertons from the army IN the
past twelve years But the secretary
OF the army reports that 1T Is graft
Tying TO be able 10 report that the num-
Der OF desertions in the past fiscal year
was SOC per cent less than for the
preceding year and that the 3464 de-
sertions give a percentage OF s.se for
1910 against 4s7 for 1909"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

" - HAT Is the matter Win the
w "a s5z;s'as Is tn! IF r 's;s9
with 81? Is it a first
class organization. fl for comparison
with the great war machines OF Eu-
-,ope-and Asia, Perhaps-Or is IT az
alleged by its critics. a collection OF
unfit fighting men. differed by would
be aristocrats and lacking in almost
every kind OF equipment?
Several varieties of men are included
in the ranks of the army's critics. from
Undertaking magazine editors and
contributors to the secretary OF wa
himself Naturally. the defenders ~
the army the officers of the o~Fau-
fzutlon themselves but they find II
difficult TO hold their position. attacked
as they are in front by the civilian
head Of the service and certain high
officers and in the flank and rear by
dcserters and by writer's whose bust
ness is the exposure Of so called evil
conditions When the secretary Of war
declares that the regular army is de-
ficient IN numbers in all arms poorly
equipped. I'll organized and much TOO
widely scattered. when a colonel as
serts that the army is not prepared for
n fight even with a tenth rate power
md that first class nation could eat
starts training a corps of surgeons as
experts on mental diseases in order TO
prevent a dangerous increase of in
sanity in the army. what IS the coun-
try TO believe about the army. especial
~ in view OF the fact that congress is
called upon 20 appropriate $139.6T4.27S
for the military establishment for the
current fiscal year
Is There Something Rotten" In the
Army?
Two recent incidents have done
much 70 create in the public mind the
suspicion that tFere * something
rotten" in the state of the army. The
first was the rejection BY the house Of
representatives OF n confidential" re-
port h Secretary Of War Dickinson
The second was the publication in
widely circulated magazine of an in
terview with a man said to be a two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31
THE NEWER TAILORED FROCKS
Early springAfternoon

first of these is a medium-weight cloth
suit. Ordered in this between-season,
when the tailor establishments have
their most quiet time of the year, spec
ial prices are made and it is pos
sible TO procure now at a reasonable
cost a costume which can be donned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31
Want Pink Cheeks-Red
Lips?

Some unfortunate men and women are
prone 70 Wonder why soEae Of their
friends are blessed with an abundance
while theirs are always cofo-less The
reason FOR this last named condition
IS. there is not enough red blood cor
rESeIES in the blood - under 2 micro
scope the biood IS thin and watery The
flesh - Eabpy. too Well known phy-
slctans assert that the regular admins
tration for several months of three
grain hypo-uuclene tablets will greatly
irp prove the color. add to the weight
make the checks pink and the lips red
and in general be very beneficial For
self-adz n inistTation. obtain from any or
the best apcthec2ry shops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

unbecoming. All coat sleeves are long
aud are fairly sure to remain so for
the present regardless of the length of
the sleeves of the bodice worn under
meath.
In selecting an outfit for southern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

at once and which. with the interim
ing taken out, viii do service through
the entire spring. This dress must, Of
course. be selected with a thought TO
the double purpose it is TO serve, that
Of a midwlnter and early spring gar
ment combined. It should. therefore
DC Of inconspicuous coior that L viii
not at once be remarked as an old gar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

trip the first investment should he a
coat and skirt costume OF light weight
cloth and will prove essential for the
journey and upon the return north
will be just ready for the spring sea
son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

For insomnia. headache. neuralgia
and rheumatic pain take Blackb1Tn's
Pain-Away-PiIIs-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31

White MORE collar, revers and cuffs
covered with one thickness of black
chiffon are delightfully."- smart on
coat of smooth finished cloth.
AFTERNOON COSTUMES.
But the coat suit question is not the
only disturbing one-there are other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-31
BY CHARLES N. LURE.

V Y What is the matter with the |
" - y army-that IS. IF there |
o. - is anything the mater /
with st? Is IL first +
New-York tribune., 1911-02-28

summer at Hudson Park, and which 1t Will
enlarge next summer. II II can get the
money. Miss Shaw, II was said by mem
bers of the guild. would be engaged as field
secretary. 10 spread the gospel Of the school
farm, II only her salary could be insured
DR.. Elgin r. L. Gould. who presided. also
talked of the gardens at Hudson Park.
Last summer two hundred children ap-
Piled. and plots could be given 10 only
sixty-fOur" he said. I'VE must get the
funds 70 do better next summer"
The Rev. John Haynes Holmes. OF the
Church of the Messiah talked on THE
Stupendous Tragedy of Modern Life"
I'VE are becoming a city civilization he
said. THE country is being depopulated-
and yet we wonder at the high cost Of liv-
ing 7 don't know how we can arrest that
movement, but at least we can make life
a little more tolerable for the masses. who
die like flies in the crowded districts of
this city
Mrs Roosevelt was reelected honorary
president: Mrs. Levi p. Morton. president;
Mrs. John Wood Stewart, Mrs. Daniel La
mont and Miss Annie Leary, vice-presi-
dents: DR. Gould. treasurer; Mrs. w. Won
Valzah Hayes, secretary, and Mrs. George
e Paul. assistant secretary.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-28

,ssirning can still find much that will in
,sr.st them by its novelty. One thing that
NAV. ~ noticed is an odd form Of orna-
roertation that has developed from the
modes Of the winter Many members OF
the animal kingdom have lately lent them
solves or some Of their features as pat
terms for millinery decorations. Little
osgrs,,es have been stuck into fur toques
.so az 10 look somewhat like the whlsKers
uYrn by the cat family. and one extreme
model was made as much as possible IKE
9 cats head-whiskers, ears and all But
.ereies. OF course. have been Used In all
sizes and materials. and ears of one kind
and another have been equally numerous
More striking. however. than whiskers or
butterflies are the limitations Of an insects
enteUuae which decorate some OF the smart
sst of the new hats. A pair Of antenna Is
included in the fancy mount at the size
Of the Napoleon hat illustrated to-day, but
,l.ev are more effective when they are used
.alone on a hat and placed in nearly the
same position as they would occupy IN
nature. OF course there are not many
women who would care TO wear ornaments
so conspicuous but there is no denying
their grace and delicacy.
The second hat illustrated Is OF BISCUIT
.colored taeal straw with a crown made
NJ roauve flowers over bed of moss-green
trlle Straw in black and white stripes IS
the material Of the third, and il is trimmed
with cerise velvet ribbon.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-28

woman unless she feels the vocation.
Women who hand their children over 10
the care of others never feel the vocation.
Dr. Adler added that he had no sympa-
thy with the theory that scientific experts
could bring up children better than their
mothers.
Woe be to the civilization which puts
scientific experts in the mothers place. ne
added.
The second part Of the lecture dealt Win
women in factories and shops.
Il cannot bear TO go into the streets III
the late afternoon when the factories are
disgorging those poor things. he ex-
claimed. Long hours OF monotonous labor
are deadening and horrible for men. but the
man who is the breadwinner can al least
feel that he is doing this for his home, MS
family When a mother is driven OUT 10
work the very purpose OF the home Is de-
feated and as for the factory girls ludt
the training for a future mother!
There are many forms or work that are
good for women, but In my vision or an
ideal womanhood there are no Factory y
women no shop women and no army OF
women office cleaners going from thelr
homes before dawn 70 get down on thelr
knees and do the work that should De zone
by men and vacuum cleaners.
A large audience Of well dressed women
filed every corner of the assembly room
New-York tribune., 1911-02-28
WOMAN DR.. ADLER'S TOPIC
Motherhood Her True Vocation,
He Says, in Most Cases.

Motherhood Is womans true vocation in
the great majority Of cases. Also there is
something wrong with a civilization which
forces women into factories and shops.
These propositions were laid down by DR..
Felix Adler in yesterdays lecture in the
series he is giving on the woman's move
ment at the Ethical Culture School s4th
street and Central Park West.
Most women are called by nature 10
give birth 10 children and noursh them, -
he said TOO many have made OF mother
hood a trade-caring for her children In
routine fashion. doing things because her
mother did them. II should be carried out
in the spirit of a profession-and a woman
can be the best sort Of mother only II she
brings the breath Of the outside world into
her home.
Il would be the last TO confne women 70
the four walls Of the home. nor would
assign the profession Of motherhood 10 &
New-York tribune., 1911-02-28
Seen in the Shops

Sad irons in sets Of three. with handle
and stand, are "a cents set.
Black taffeta silk petticoats with trim-
mings Of bright plaid silk are 81 70 each.
Hemp straw bands In plain colors ana
striped are the modish finish 10 the early
straw. hats. The price is 81 %.
Knitted automobile caps in good range
Of colors are priced at 81 cents each.
Round pincushions made Of cretonne and
lined with silk are co cents.
Transfer patterns Of flowers birds, ami
mails etc for use on silk, linen, wood
china or almost anything can be obtained
IN generously filled envelopes for 10 cents.
Heavily embroidered pattern robes In
several colors are s. 98. and others Of finer
material with embroidery and lace insets'
are SI9s.
The names ~ shops where articles ntntl 'ned
IN this mage were seen can be Jbtsincl uy
sendine a stamu.d and addressed enF-i1 1pe 70 70
s.seen in the shops % New-Iork Tribune TO
insure a prompt reply the date OF puD'ca'iVn
should be given.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-28
NOW WOO PEACE WITH PoEsY
Columbia Appeal to Barnard May End
Old College Feud.

TIE good old days Of "Capulet and Mon
tacue" scrimmage between Barnard and
Columbia colleges is coming to ali end.
both institutions retain their old camping
scrounds-on opposite sides Of the avenue.
But the tendency is no longer 10 regard
Broa dwav as the arena for pitched battle.
Il is rather truce ground and, incidentally
general promenade.
That time Is not beyond the memory of
the present college generation when the
Barnardite was as heartily spurned by the
wild Colum hdan" as she in turn shifted
al her scoruful brother But IL didn't take
Columbia long 10 realize the value of
younger sister. Various advances have
been made. Columbia going even so far as
70 solicit cooperation with Barnard along
both dramatic and literary lines. Doubt
fIess these solicitations would have been
carried into athletic fields as well IL such
a move could have been possible and profit
able Certain il is that the Columbia stu
dents have never lacked interest In Bar
nard athletics. Not feminine" field meet
3dRs passed without an enthusiastic crowd
'of shouting spectators fairly loliing from
the Columbia windows across the street
But toward all these advances Barnard un-
dergraduates with true womanly perversity
have turned deaf ears.
In desperation Columbia has taken last
ani revolutionary step. In The columbia
Jester" issued Yesterday, Is TO be iound
q poem entitled The White and Blue
Bird This IS undoubtedly the last coup
I'd 'etat Of a desperate brother This may
settle the feud and bring the naughty Bar
nardite 70 terms.
The moral OF this story is an easy one 20 see,
y bas lust seven letters and commences with
r.
It's absolutely one that recornme nds itself 70 US.
And We PASS ~ on 20 any chap that's half in
C.ired - fuss ., -.
For al Brvn Mavr and NassaT the gTls may
b. al right 49,.
1gf1r the blue and white.