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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-24
ACNMARY,

avNhARYY
fotal receipts. .&S9,76l "A
Paid from county funds. 9,749 80
Paid from Road fund. :. .9O4 70
Paid from school fund. 9,2O8 70
Total disbursements. /. &. 10, s62 "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13
"Your skill as a Navigator is erouisite. y

your skill as q Navigator is erouisite."
The break of day found the nine men
on deck, William at the wheel. the
Dane on the forecastle head gazing at
the island. Shannon, who usually ham
died the ship when the required mapeu-
yer was at all complicated, swung the
main topsail and got way upon the YES.
sci. When the sun rose, the morning
was one Of true Pacific splendor, a vast
breast OF radiance weltering from sAA
line to sea line, q sky spacious and high,
with .pearllike cloud, marvelously net.
ted and like white jewelry of some sort,
infixed or let in to the blue dome. A
bright wind was blowing out of the
west and the sea line ran to the island
rs clear as the rim of tumblsr. The
swell Of the night had drifted the snot
about IL miles distant over the bows
when the helm swung the ships head
fair for it. Every glass was Ieveled; not
q feather tip broke the pure sweep Of
the flashing horizon.
Whats The good Of his going aloft.
with that scowling face of his:'' said
Shannon to Hankey while they watch.
ed the somewhat ungainly shape of
Dixie Caldwell shaking the fore shrouds
as he made his way to the top. There's
nothing to be seen by looking, and
there's nothing to hope for by waiting.
There's no Rival at that island, abaft on
before. She ought to be here, and her
not being here will mean birthstone by
and by, for. now it's come to il, there's
not Q fiend Of the lot Of Us who can
make up his mind ~
Hankey drew out his whiskers and
watched the island without answer.
Onward drove the ship. The south.
ern slopes of the island were now slow.
~ opening, and upon the little heights
Of hummock or hill the soft vegetation
of those latitudes, tufted, plumed, spire.
like, was to be seen in the lenses trem.
bling in the rushing breeze-a lovely
sight against the morning sky of the
east.
Round with those yards!" shouted
Shannon down helmi''
The men swsyed at the braces, with
yells q disappoiptmeut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13

CHAPTER LIN 1884 the Queen,
clipper bark, leaves Sydney, Aus
tralia. with treasure. There are ten
male passengers and five women
II-She is chased by a cutter. which
puts on board James Murray. who
wishes passage to England. lila
steamer follows. Police board the
Queen to arrest Murray, who is alb
sounding with money. Murray
commits suicide. w, V and Wilt
has been discovered that the arms
chest OF the Queen has been robbed
VII and VlII-The captain orders
the rooms to be searched, but moth
ing is found. TX and X-Miss Mar
garet Mansel. passenger, overhears
plot OF the pirate ten to seize the
vessel. She is gagged and thrown
overheard. ri, XII and XIII-The
pirate ten seize the vessel and turn
the crew adrift in o boat. XIV, XIV
and XVI-Miss Mansel is picked up
by the brig Wellesley and resusci-
tated and tells her story. The chief
mate aud five Of the crew are picked
mp by the Wellesley. XVII and
XVlu-The pirate ten on the Queen
take possession of the treasure. X Y,
Xxx ard XXi--Tne Wellesley sNIs IL
the direction Of He'll )ran is1,rd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13

Electric Bitters 10 o medicine suit
cd for any scason. hui perhaps more
generally when The languid es-
hausted feeling prevails. when the
liver 10 torpid and sluggish and the
need OF tonic and alternative is felt.
A prompt use 81 this medicine has
often nveried long and perhaps fatal
bilious levers. No medicine will act
more surely In counteracting and
freeing the system from the malsrial
poison. Headache, indigestion, con-
s.pation. dizziness yield 10 Electric
bittcrs. Doc and 81 per bottle at
Hartz q Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13
CHAPTER XIII.
HALLORAN ISLAND.


It was the tenth day since the seizure
OF the ship, red afternoon, islands Of
white vapor in the sky sailing very
slowly over their shadows in the sea
southwark. These noble masses of vapor
hung bulked i'll lofty terraces far south.
In the midst Of that wide space of
waters floated the Queen, with her bow
spirit pointing toward the coast of cloud.
The wind followed her. 1t was q light
wind, and she blew slowly onward, not
wholly the same graceful fabric that
Benson had commanded. Indeed you
had but to look aloft to see that mischief
had been done her; that she had either
come through hard struggle of wealth
er Or that her beauty had been wrecked
by some half drunken snob at the helm
A seaman, however, would at once
have ascribed the loss of the bark's fore
topgallant mast to storm. He would
have observed other signs of the ship
having been severely strained. The nine
gentlemen and the two sailors had
cleared away the wreck, but now, with
out her crown Of top2allant sail and
royal forward and her milk white wing
Of flying jib, she looked another ship.
1t was O'Clock in the afternoon.
Eight gentlemen We're on deck: Shan
non was at the wheel, but he, who ought
to have been preoccupied by the bust
ness of steering. was as busy IS the rest
OF them in sending looks, searching with
hope and fem, at that line of blue wa
tiers which washed the terrace of vapor.
Fore topmast crosstreesv' bawled
Captain Trollope, stepping with old
Benson's glass under his arm down the
poop ladder and walking little way
along the quarter deck Don't you
make out any signs Of land yet, Dike?'
That Sowing gentleman sat airily
perched high aloft on the crosses of
timber which Trollope had rightly
named in mailing. Savage impatience
had carried him up the shrouds with
the late captains binocular glass,
through which he was staring at the
ocean ahead when Trollope shouted.
YES" he answered, letting sink the
glass from his eyes while he turned his
face, the blacker for the shadow of his
hat, slowly aft in his sulky way to an
swer, "And had you waited another
minute I'd have reported it,
''Land hol' shouted Captain Troll
lope.
"Where away" bawled the fellows
on the poop, coming in rush Of excite
ment to tho rail at the break
''How does the land bear, Dike?''
cried Trollope, looking up.
II wish it had been any other man
up there" shouted Shannon from the
wheel. What centuries that hedgehog
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13

Delay this-beiay that-weIi air.
They had the breeze ON the quarter.
The bark had slowed her pace, tie men
stood TO port with lifted glasses. those
without them gripping the rail or grasp
ing bacsstay. This side Of the island
was as lifeless rs t'oiher. Right amid
ships Of it you noticed q snug. little.
natural harbor. and there the Rival uu-
doubtedly would have found n berth.
That dog Saunders has betrayed us.
that's all, said MIR. Weston. piunging
his fists into his brooches pockets and
kicking the deck with vehement swing
Of one leg.
"She foundered in the gale" said
Hankey. $50 much the better. Troll
lope. amt it: It's only the tender man
Of honor" he added. with an offensive
grin at Caldwell. would have that
sink Of villainy, Mo. partake freely Of
the plumber we risk life and liberty for :"
Dixie Caldwell scowled mt him.
What d'you mean to do." said Peter
johnson to Trollope.
Captain Trollcpe was locking darkly
at the island. His face expressed deep
disappointment and pcrplexity.
Il had hoped to find her here" said
he. "She ought to have been here. She
was a good sea beat. and Saunders rs q
navigator was at least rs capable man
rs l. There's the bald fact anyhow. +"
said he. with a theatrical gesture of his
hand toward the island You know
my views.
"State 'em clearly once again." said
Davenire. towering up close against
Trollope, with his fingers in his waist.
coat pocket. while he swayed with the
heave of the deck.
'This is what I want TO dc" said
Troliope. And the eight men. the Dane
being at the wheel. gathered about their
leader to listen. probably for the twen-
tieth time. TO proposals which they had
surely long ago got by heart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13
what

than H. answered groilope. What
would yoa feaiy'
Fifty things" exclaimed Shannon
lightly. at may come ON Go blow q
gale from THE south ard. A large ground
swell IN dead calm might go ~ ashore
la the night, wemighi all gea drunk. !"
What do You fear, JTollopcY' here
broke in DaNsnire.
The first a the risks shannon
named. -
Its going 90 bo n flne night, said
the huge man n little cnfompfuously.
Tomorrow well carry the rold ashore
and end AL pofil there go far az this
ship 10 CONCERNED while we wait, ~ you
choose. fuf Saunders and discuss tho
safest measures Go take /"
lie gazed about him with a lofty air
az triumph, aud huns 81 approval broke
from the mon.
Jrollopo's leadership seemed On a SUD-
den 90 have como 90 an opd. whnt
shape was this adventure going 90 take
unaof Dayotifop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13

ErcfH avn cSecg g'gOilgpt taas uffod
ina naked aioft. Dsnnded al the i,oauis
Of her wings. her fore topmasi s,oNins
like a stump. sbe locked sirsHgely -.
che lay NJ the hight Of btf cAile, iollihe
monoioBopsly CA the swell 81 the soa.
Tfollopo watched the men fafling fhs
inainsail and desperately feared them.
He knew thaf n multitude Of counsel.
wosld lead 90 fa8iuiu. The mighty rob.
btIy. the fforh1o. the antioi3ps. fbf
pefsis, che niurd.f. would sbd in 10th.
ing. The gold Would so 10 ihe bottom.
ca IL uoald be itialon. ca 81 would BE
left to lic worthless ~ the soil Il rested
on IN The island wonder, Why didn't
the innn come into Lis s,bo fsstl :; would
be- their only chance after giving she
brigaDiine all tine in reason.
Be- eyed The fellows az they swung
On the foo;fopes with a murderer >
malice.
u was 3 O'Clock In the afternoon be.
fore the ship was snnggcd and tbe long.
boat fot over. Every man armed him.
self The boat was equipped with a
large lngsail and six long. powerful oars.
While they ate IN The cnddy bciofc 60.
ing ashore Burn said:
Suppose foBc;hing should come
along while we're away ard hail this
ship. whats the answer 60 bcy''
III idioi,c thoughts will rnior yorr
head. pity yor can't keep 'cm csrtod
mp there. answered Davenife. Think.
you OWL Here h a fea of glass. aud
there - nothing In tight. aud we are
gong ashore for q few hours only.
What. unless q comet. could come slons
and hail this Ship
Even IL William and tho osbc,
should intend ;saacbery," said John.
son. they could do nothing with The
vessel In this weather"
Il shall have word 10 say 10 them. -
said Davonife.
do you mean 90 De-; the vessel lie a,
anchor here all night said Trollsey,
speaking IN hts usual place ~ the bead
ct the table. whore be had sat a listen.
CT. client ard savage.
What would you fcarg'' asked cald.
well
Mos; Ct you know more abozi ships
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13

srsnsG me-; ~ ness. cxnsbi,cd no vast &c
sntsfes; n anything bot the horizon.
"Nha; says the affainey" sAelaimad
Caldwell.
shannon ysas looking az ~ when aha;
black. scon linz fellow spoke.
The sweetest "a; 81 little Shells you
ever sasF Ia az sorr born days. " Aas
swefcd Shanron. squirting az the fat an
the esd ''shei's AID gray sand. LANDS
Gown a knifc. snsae che.
Hs caFrfE3iy scraped CT tho shells
and saDd. and f.se knife was handed
mp. and the nsoss - Eat. shells and ssnd
ca Tie BLADE passed from one Go another
ard viewed with deep interest such
children docs the sra make 81 men. such
fisiios Will The nono;ony a. the ocean
fcrsser fascinating.
THIS dad the villains approach the TO-
Land. ;i5p task Seating with ererf spars.
49, light bad the wind fallen. Mr. shan.
met, ooslisBsed so hcase the lead. When
they came into "a fafhosns, fbe lard
vas insie 81. hut they burst venture
no closer. aisd ihe whole a them. saw
in- IfUl8ope. turned Go and clcwed up
the Canvas. The bank Lost way with her
head at we.t.
Lat go tho anchor" roarcd Dave.
miro Co William.
stand clear 81 tho cabio,'' hawlod
William. who had undertaken this
part. sisd a moment Later. after q chip.
ping poisc a; hammering. the anchor
cropprd from the caihead and the heavy
chain cable fosrod smoking after 10
ihiongh the hawse pipe.
There remained. however. a great
deal at work 20 be dore before they
co1ld venture To- boisf the boat out.
They fzfled every sail. ligh, task for
ten men In . small. bark on that fair
morning
Jrolinpo would not pat has hand 60 n
rope. While the iacn were aluft he
went into Benson catin 60 look az the
barometer and found q steady glass.
Thea he returned aud for ib. fiffiotb
time chased the line az the sea with the
hest telescope ia ihc ship Iie never
could tell at what Instant a sail might
iisr. Had that geigilomanly sconndrel
Thought proper 60 tut np a prayer. %
would have b"cB fof the tstgantipe and
Saunders. lie looked a; the ship grow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13

cabin and opened the pooK OF sailing
directions in which was q tracing Of
Halloran island. The delineatiou, how
ever, was too small TO convey any idea
Of bays end natural harbors or little
curvatures OF coast. Closing the book.
he consoled himself with the reflection
that not until nett day. when they
should have sailed round the island.
could they certainly know whether the
brigantine had failed them or not
The wind shifted and came with Q
trif1e of freshness ont Of the sunset,
when sea, sky and cloud were o smoky
red with the fires Of the west. They
trimmed sail. chewing up the main royal
which the Dane furled. and the bark
drove onward clothed in purple. Mr.
Storr and the colonial merchant had
left excellent poke. telescopes behind
them. The nine gentlemen had also
found o very handsome feldglass in
Mrs Peacock's cabin. These and old
Benson's telescope and binocular were
in much request this afternoon and even
ing. particularly when the island sprang
ON to the rim Of the deep like q colored
bubble, fast growing out Of blueness in
to green, but the shift Of wind had dis
solved the clouds. Other forms Of vapor
were shaped in the breeze: they few
high, and the horizon ceased to madden
the strained sight with disappointments.
Now, while there was daylight in
the sky, and the island was a measure
bic object about ii miles of. they
could, with the glasses. judge Of its
character and extent, and their spirits
sank. 1t looked rich in wood and seem.
ed about two miles long. 1t sat low,
and the length Of it was white with the
throb of surf, though. some of the men
thought it was coral beach. But where
was the brigantine? That was the ques-
ton that damped their souls and put
out the fire in their hearts They could
not distinguish the least appearance Of
anything resembling a vessel on this
side.
IF we are to heave to without look
ing round the corner. said Davenire to
Trollope, "till the morning, the night s
going to be mad with anxiety"
1.-The evening is already upon the
water" answered Trollope. 1T dark.
ems sharply in these latitudes. We must
heave the ship to within the next half
hour. I'll not trust myself with less
than a ten mile offing, and when we
are hove to I shall want cast of the
deep sea lead"
The evening was dark and moonless
and the water was cracking and glanc-
ing under the steady cushing Of the
westerly wind when they hove the bark
to, the island bearing then about eigh,
miles distant, scarcely determinable
heap Of shadow in the windy dusk.
They furled the mainsail and the main
topgallant sail and left her to lie under
her topsails, the foresail hauled up.
They showed no lights and kept an
eager lookout. 1t was just the sort Of
night when a ship would show sudden
ly; plenty Of stars streamed between the
clouds and . sort Of fat dusk was upon
the sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13

The means by which a ny ran creep
np pane az glass az walk on a ceiling
have long bocn The subJoci ~ eonton,iun
among scinptisis some claiming that
She fly foot 10 a suelsof, others that na.
besion 10 effected by the AID of a piseous
huid esnding from the foot. and others
again that the ny walks by means az q
eiliary apparatus which answers the
purpose 81 book.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-13
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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

J. E. MARTIN, Treasurer
On motion of Mr.. Clegg, seconded by
Mr.. Bailey, the appointment of Miss Kate
Rand to the Whitting,on 9Th ward school
made at the July meeting is hereby sustained
by the Board, Notwithstanding ali petitions
to the contrary.
new school was declared open in the
Est ward, provided that the school house be
erected BY the patrons of said school and
provided also that Mr.. Delhomme obtain
permission from the party renting school
land upon which said school is to be erected
to build the school-house there on
The action of Mr.. Olivier in closing the
Comeaux' school on account of too small an
attendance was approved by the Board.
was oa snoiss, go month
Broussardville 5th ward school, provided
said school be converted into a graded
school.
The following accounts were approved:
A. Chappuis, suuloees for Indian
Bayou School .s..-.........-.....t 90
Simeon Cormier, suu0ries for the
Cormier 9Th ward School. 10
A. M. Martin, assessing 1864 polls
at per cent................ .... $rs8 IS
On motion, duly carried, So were granted
for fence around the Burt Smith School.
It was resolved that Ave per cent of the
entere school funds be turned into a contin-
gent fund for incidental, expenses.
The Board than adjourned to Monday
Oct. II. to hear the report of the COMMITTEES
appointed to examine the sheriffs collection
Of poll taxes.
c. +. LArIoLAIs. Secretary.
Monday Oct. II, the sheriff being very
II there was meeting.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23
Durand Had a Hard Tin.

Walter Durand, of No. 63s Carondelet
street, had a hard time Yesterday He Ieft
New Orleans the O'Clock Southern
Pacific train for the detention camp at Avon
dale, La. When he reached the camp he
was very sick man, and was sent back to
New Orleans. At 1880 o'clock the Board
Of Health experts said he was suffering from
yellow fever, and Durand, who is only nine
teen years of age, was taken in an ambul-
snce to No. AS Bourbon street, where he
will be treated for the disease.-Times-
Democrat
Young Durand is the son of Con-
ductor Ben Durand of the ST. Mar
tinville branch. 1t is sincerely
hoped that Yellow Jack will deal
gently with him.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23
The Fever.

The Fever.
Reports from New Orleans show
an increase in the number of cases
while the-ver mild nature of the
disease continues. Wednesday AZ
cases and deaths we've reported.
Total cases up to date, 1924; deaths,
ira; recoveries, SIG; under treat
ments, 1913.
At Franklin cases were reported
since the death of Caro-, and cases
anu death are announced from
Patterson.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23
Bucklen's Arnica Salv..

The best salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
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faction or money refunded. Price
IS cents per box. For sale by VIM.
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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

The friends of Sheriff Bruussard
will be pleased to learn that he is
doing well. 1t is believed that be-
fore many days Mr.. Broussard will
be able to leave his bed.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

The Daily States very correctly
says that thet@hite man who is not
alive to Portance of a clause
in our stats Constitution that we'll
eliminate the negro from Louisiana
politics has less pluck, less sand in
his gizzard, less manhood than
atcornfed negro.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

There are serious difficulties in
the life of the editor of a great
daily. There is our esteemed con-
trere of the Iberian who was quar-
antined ten. days just because he
wanted to get some news for his
paper.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

We employ the best of watch
makers and you can rest assured
your watches will give you perfect
satisfaction. T. M. Biossat, jew
eler.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23
School Board.

lafayette, La, Oct. 4, 1se7.-1'he
School Board met this day with following
members present: Messrs. Alex Dslhomme,
W. q. Bailey, Baxter Clegg, A. Olivier, v.
ton and DR.. Hopkins. Abs ent: II. NJ.
burke.
The reading of minutes was dispensed
with.
The financial committee reported that
they had examined the treasurer's books
and found everything correct.
1he treasurer's report was accepted as
follows:
To the presid ent and members of School
Board, parish of Lafayette, La: Gentlemen
Following is a statement of receipts and
disbursements of parish school funds since
my last report:
10 balance on hand last report$ 23o 90
Tax collector, Observation-Disclosures. 2 90
G. Mal:gary. fines " ( 90
Tax collector, polls . 20 90
Tax collector, interest on polls. "a
y. Malagary, fines. commencement. so
Tax collector, polls. Sc 90
Total receipts.-....-..--- 327 81
CIR.
Five per cent com. tax coii'r polls..* 40
Tax collector, double polls 90
r. Mouton, Prlnting------...-...-. IS
n "a: Vandercruyssen, printing!. 10 IS
l.. Hirsch, salary -.......... 90
ePats:-.-..-.---- a. 60
c. F. Latiolais. secretary salary. 60 90
Z. r. Latiolais, station~ry..-.... 8 90 |
1eacner pay 40 90
1 reasurer commission 4 ~ |
Total disbursements.-.-....-. 1893 sS
0y oaiance on nand .-.--:-...$ 1873 SO
Respectfully submitted.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

The Mutual, Liverpool and Lon
don and Globe, British America,
Phoenix. Mechanics and Traders,
London and Lancashire, are
among the companies represented
by Felix Mouton.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

The Mutual. Liverpool and
London and Globe, British Amer
lea, Phoenix, Mechanics and Ira
ders, London and Lancashire, are
among the companies represented
by Felix Mouton,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

The work of placing the pipes for
the water-works is nearly completed.
Were it not for the delay caused by
the quarantine the plant would have
been in operation at an early date.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

Felix Mouton will write your in
surance for you. He represents
all the best companies.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23
Watches repaired at Biossat's.

Soda water improves the tone of
the health. The soda water at the
Moss Pharmacy is fine.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

Should you need pair of shoes
call at Mouton & Hopkins and buv
just what you want.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-10-23

Paul Bailey informs The Gazette
that his youngest brother, Homer,
= down with yellow fever in New
sS1FIeans, but late telegram brings
the good news that the nature of
the attack IS mild and no. fatal re-
s,atas arc expected to follow.