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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

The S-year-old child Of Frank Floyd,
OK Arroyo valley, Cal, while playing
In the sand attracted a rattlesnake. The
father made an attack with q club but
before he dispatched the intruder the
snake darted at the little one and in
fiicted bite from which the child soon
died in commissions.
Telluride. Cclo., reports the encounter
In the Terrible and Butterfly mines at
San Bernardo Of a streak Of solid gold,
investigate of an inch in width, to-
gether with ore that runs s42 per pound.
The tobacco manufactures of the
First Ohio and the Sixth Kentucky
districts have Iassed resolutions pro-
testing against the proposed increase
OF the rate Of tax en- manufactured
tobacco from 6 cents to cents per
pound.
Floyd Brown and Adam Cadlek, aged
about 4 years, were playing with a re-
volver at Oconto. Wis, when it was ac-
cidentally discharged, the bullet hitting
Cadle.k in the breast and killing him in
stantly.
Eddie Patton. years old, was killed
by an electric street car at Chicago. He
stopped while crossing the street and be-
came confused when he heard people
On the approaching car calling him to get
out OF the way.
The general assembly Of the Southern
Presbyterian church will meet at Char
Iotte, n. c., May 20. There will be 200
accredited commissioners exclusive Of
general officers.
The comptroller Of the currency de-
clared a dividend Of per cent. to the
creditors OF the National Bank Of ILL
nois, making total Of IS per cent
Prince Luigi Amedeo. Of Savoy. duke
or Abbruzxi and nephew Of King Hum.
bert. has started from Rome with his
suite. on his way to America, where he
will make an attempt to ascend Mount
St Elias. Alaska
Joseph A. Rhomberg, proprietor Of the
Dubuque, Ia. street railway, died of
paralysis while on the street in his car
rage at Dubuque.
The four-masted American ship Dir
igo. owned by Arthur Sewall, 1859 days
cut from New York, and concerning
which some anxiety was felt. has ar
rived safely at San Francisco.
Contractors have begun tearing down
the Tombs prison at New York.
Over $4,000 teilors are on a strike for
higher wages at New York and adjacent
cideA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
PAUTz. THE BUTCHER, Is DEAD.
Ffend Who Committed the Harris Crime
Goes Red-Handed to Death.

Fiend Who Committed the Harris Crime
Goes Red-Handed to Death.
Milwaukee, May 1S.-Wiliam Pautz
commonly known as Pouch, the man
who murdered Alexander Harris and
shot three Others members Of the farm
er's household, is dead. Whether 1t was
remcrse or insanity that drove him to
the deed. or desperation due to the
thought that he was hunted like a wild
beast, will never be known, but the muir
derer died by his own hand. Yesterday
morning his dead body lay under the
willows on the hank Of a mill pond at
Prospect Hill, Waukesha county, not far
frcm the scene of the murder The
corpse had been discovered in the pond
and dragged out by Miller Wood and
John Devil. The body was that Of a large
man, young. .smooth-shayen as to the
face and answering the description Of
the murderer las completely as any
corpse could after long immersion in the
water.
The face was bloated. In the neck
was bullet wound, and tightly knotted
about the throat was a white handker-
chief. 1t would appear that the man had
Naded into the pond, shot himself and
then fallen prone in the water. No re-
volver was found, and the weapon evil
IDENTIFY dropped from the suicides hand
when he fired. A bulky appearance
about the breast pocket Of the coat
caused investigation to be made and a
pair of bicycle trousers irons were
brought forth. This removed any doubts
that may have existed regarding the
identity Of the dead man, for Pouch,
when fleeing from the scene Of his crime.
did not leave the trousers guards with
the bicycle which he abandoned, but
slipped them into his pocket. No wound
except the one in the neck was found.
The body was clothed in a dark suit,
with shirt, but no Undertaking.
1t is practically certain that Pouch
went red-handed to his own death, and
that he plunged into Hale's pond imme-
diately after leaving McNiePs place,
where he made his first stop after leav-
ing the Harris house, for the appearance
o. the body is such as to show that it
had been in the water for a week, at
least. William Pautz. for that was his
right name, was IS years old and was
the son Of a farmer who lives in the in
terror Of the state, some forty miles from
Milwaukee. The young man had been
employed as a farm hand by Alexander
Harris. a farmer Of the town of Wauke-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
THE MARKETS
Chicago Grain and Prod nee.

Chicago, May II.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade today: wheat-May.
opened nominal. closed 72Nc; July,
opened 71Ac. closed 71%c; September.
opened &c. closed 67isc: December and
closed 69Ac. Corn-May, opened 24Ikc,
closed 24Ac; July. opened 24Ac, closed
247sc; September. opened and closed 25xc.
Oats-Aiay. opened 17%c. closed 17Tsc;
July. opened and closed 1Sc; September,
opened 1Sc, closed 1Shc. Pork-May,
opened and closed nominal; July, opened
ss.37ls. closed sS.22ls. Lard-May, opened
ss.75. closed 1915; July, opened and closed
$3.50.
Produce: Butter - Extra creamery,
1iiac per 10: extra dairy, 12c; fresh
packing stock. Coz. Eggs - Fresh
stocks. SIC per dozen. Live Poultry
Turkeys. SG9c per ID: chickens. &c:
ducks. 9Gioc. Potatoes-Burbanks. 2l0
&c per bu. Honey-white clover, 116
12lsc per 10; imperfect. 7G9c. Apples
Commonto fancy. s1.75Qs.oO per Dbl.
Chicago Live stock.
Chicago, May II.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
1900; sales ranged at $2.25@3.77k for
pigs. $3.50 S.11Is for light, $335G345 for
rough packing. s3.65G3.75 for mixed. and
SS.b59S..5 for heavy packing and ship
ping lots. Cattle-Estimated receipts for
the day. $4,000; quotations ranged at
so15I5.45 for choice to extra shipping
steers. A.C0q5.10 good to choice do, $4.25
also fair TO good. s3.s5Gi.30 common to
medium do. sS.10Q4.20 butchers steers.
s3.6C14.00 stockers. $4O5d45O feeders.
S?.c0g4.co cows. S2.6004.5o heifers. $3.50
dS.'5 bulls. oxen and stays. s320Q4.50
Texas steers. and s3.0065.SO veal
calves. sheep and Lambs-Estimated
receipts for the day. 15.000: quotations
ranged at s3.50G4.S0 westerns, $4,000
4.20 Texans. se.5Oq4.90 natives ana 81. %
G5.40 lambs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Bayard Delivers the Log.

Wilmington, Del, May IS. - Hon.
Thomas F. Bayard, former ambassador
to England. arrived in this city from
New York yesterday afternoon with the
log of the Mayfiower in his possession.
He went to the Office Of the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit company and
there deposited the log in the vaults for
safe keeping until he conveys it to the
custody Of the governor Of Massachu-
sets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Clark Probably Assassinated.

Milwaukee, May 1S.-Evidence devel-
cped yesterday which makes it almost
certain that H. B. Clark, Of Grand Rap
ids. Mich, whose body was found Sat
urday morning, was assassinated. Mrs.
Herman Kaufer who lives where the
body was found, says she heard the
shots on the fatal night and saw a man
running away from the scene at the
top of his speed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18

An expert tells Of an instance where
1000 pearl shells were taken which
yielded less than ESQ worth Of pearls,
while in the same locality over 30
pearls were found in one day, cE9 Of
which was sold for go, 900. A QuceLs-
land company, ON small area. got g.
900 worth Of pearls from eight tous It
ihall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
London's Poor VIII Get /. Dinner.

London, May 1S.-The Prince of Wales
fund, started at the suggestion Of her
royal highness to provide q dinner or
some substantial meal during the week
Of the jubilee commenoration for the
poorest Of the London poor-beggars,
outcasts and tenants Of the slums-re-
ceived yesterday an anonymous contri-
button Of G25,0O0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18

Bloomington. Ills, May 1S.-A tele-
gram received from Harrodsburg, KY,
brings the news Of the birth of a daugh-
ter to Rev. and Mrs. Martin D. Hardin.
Ex-Vice President Stevenson now be-
comes for the first time q grandfather
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Relay Race ON Wheels.

Chicago, May 1s.-Mayor Harrison at
II o'clock yesterday morning, while
seated in a box directly over the start
ing point, fired a pistol and the big re-
lay race between teams representing
Chicago and New York was on at
Tattersalls. At the end of the first
days riding in the first squad the Chi
cago riders had respectively so miles, 6
laps, and 80 miles, s laps; New York, 80
miles, laps, and so miles, l lap. Second
squad-Chicago, SO miles, laps. and SO
miles, laps; New York, 80 miles, 1 lap,
and 81 miles, laps. Third squad-Chi-
cago. IS miles, 6 laps. and IS miles,
LAPS: New York, IS miles, laps, and
IS miles. 4 laps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
School-Text-Book Law L. Valid.

Topeka, Kan. May 1s.-Judge z. T.
Hazen. Of the district court, has an
nounced a decision sustaining thevalidi-
ty of the state school textbook law
passed by the last legislature, providing
for a commission. The suit to test the
constitutionality Of the law was brought
by w. L. johnson, an Atchison book
dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18

The maidens who are elbowed out of
all pleasure at dances by young matrona
win approve of the custom which Oh
tains at the court Of Berlin, where the
emperor and empress set the fashion Of
only looking on Elderly ladies do not
dance at all and young married ladies
very rarely. The Aoor 10 only meant 1oe
young people Of both sexes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

WALL PAPER CLEANED - s. SEGAL
w has arrived in the city from Chicago
and makes n speciality of cleaning wall paper.
His method IL the latest and most approved,
doing the work without injury to the paper,
and ne guarantees satisfaction II costs no
more Than pppr work Drop u postal 70 3.
Segal. los Fourth avenue, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Another Victim of the Guthrie Flood

Another Victim of the Guthrie Flood.
Guthrie, o. T., May 1S.-The body of
Mrs. Francis Moore. another victim of
the recent flood, was found in the Cot
tonwood river. three miles north of this
city yesterday. 1t was half buried in
the sand where the Cottonwood empties
into the Cimarron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18

Tho Local 0ssEes.
Corn-291 2sc.
Oats-lho.9:.
Hsy-Ttmotny. ssossx; wild. ssa$7.
straw-$4.
PotaSoeo-Oc.
Brttsr-Fa.r % eho.' e 81: frssh creamery,
1Sc.
RgEs-eresh, &C.
Chiekens- g..
Turkeyr-91.
pucks-sc.
Cpsl--Sost, he
CAttls-Busehsrs pay FOR cosn rcd stssra ~ a
&c: COVE and hsifsss. 2kc03xe: calves az
0oxe.
Rogs-SS0$Sx.
Sheep &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18

Cm0Aa0, BOOK Inland . PAOIyTO
onnvaY@flehste On - pafehasod q hag.
~ eAeeko9 6 3 . 3Wezt3etn 0lEoot depot
g o = ! depot oom0g IiftA ovonuO snA
9rSt otF0st, YfaAk =. H1InDsR, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
YOU WILL BE SPARED
WANTED

"ANTlD-AGENTS APPLY TO F. A.
w Brabets. 3oii Fifth avenue, between
ard a. m. or and y. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18

"ANTED - To TRADE NEWLY
w painted phacton, In good condition. for
work hose. Apply to George Aster Co.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-11

One Thousand Arrive From Earstern
Washington.

One Thousand Arrive From Earsterl
Washington.
A shipment that to this section O
country is novel came in on Friday
afternoons train. It consisted of sew
eral carloads of horses and sheep
There were nearly thousand head Of
the latter. The shipment was made
from Dayton, in this state, and will 20
to Blakely island, few miles west OF
here. At present the sheep are pas
tured on the outskirts of town, await
ing transportation to their island graz
ing grounds. The owner, A. Granger,
is man experienced in sheep raising,
and doubtless has looked carefully into
the advantages and disadvantages of
moving his flock from the range near
Dayton to Biakely island.
The islands of western Skagit and of
San Juan county would seem to be pc
culiarly adapted to sheep raising on q
large scale. In years past the indus
try was experimental with, but only
in small way. Even this, however,
would have proven successful had not
the owners Of herds suffered heavy loss
through the thefts of the sneak-pirates
that have from time to time infested
the islands. If the business is carried
on on broader principles and the sheep
are herded, or in measure watched
and protected from theft. it is certain
to be profitable. The very best of
grazing is afforded, and this, too, the
entire year.-AnacOrtes American.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-11
Sheep on Farms.

The tariff has settled the question Of
sheep raising and wool growing with
farmers and stock masters. The de-
spised sheep is again respected and will
take its place among the valuable stock
on the farm.
Many farmers who had parted with
their flock, and are consequently with
out sheep, are now ready to purchase
again at higher prices than they sold.
Those who have taken care of their
sheep in the interval, have not only
been safe financially, but are now ready
to supply their more unfortunate breth-
rem. The danger now is that sheep
raising will be over done aid that the
country will have an over prodution OF
sheep and wool. But this will correct
itself in time. We have always adj
vised the keeping Of at least q small
flock of sheep on any farm where 1t can
h done. This is often Of value to the
farm independent Of the price OF wool.
The check in the pr0spersity OF the
farmer which is now closing, has LED
70 much thinking on the whole subject
Of All farm products, and those who
have studied their lesson well, are now
prepared to profit by what they have
learned.
One thing that has been made espe-
cially prominent, and which should not
now be forgotten, is, that farming ana
stock raising must be eonQucted On
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-11
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.
Lung Troubles and Consumption Can
be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and Scien.
fist Makes q Free Offer to Our Readers.

An Eminent New York Chemist and scien-
fist Makes Free Offer to Our Readers.
The distinguished New York chemist,
T. A. Slocum, demonstrating his discov-
erv of a reliable and absolute cure for
Consumption PulmOnar TuberculOsis)
and all bronchial, throat. lung and chest
diseases, stubborn coughs, catarrhal
affections, general decline and weakness,
loss Of flesh, and all conditions Of vast
ing away, will send THREE FREE BOT
TIES (all differently Of his New Discov-
cries to any afflicted reader OF The
islander writing for them.
His "New Scientific Treatment has
cured thousands permanently by its
timely use, and he considers it simple
professional duty to suffering humanity
to donate trial of his infallible cure:
Science daily develops new, wonders,
and this great chemist patiently experi-
menting for years, has produced results
as beneficial to humanity as can De
claimed by any modern genius. bis as
sertion that lung troubles and consump-
ton are durable in any climate IS proven
by Heartfelt letters of gratitude" hled
in his American and European labOra-
tories in thousands from those cured IN
all parts of the world.
Medical experts concede that bronchlal,
chest and lung troubles lead to ConsumP-
ton, which. uninterrupted, means speedy
and certain death. ,~ ~
Simply write to T. A. SlOcum, M. u,
98 Pine street. New York, giving post
office and express address, and the free
medicine will be promptly sent. Suner-
ers should take instant advantage OF MS
generous proposition. -
Please tell the Doctor that you saw his
offer in THE ISLANDER.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-11
Delinquent Taxes.

Here is an interesting problem for
taxpayers of San Juan county, who are
owing taxes for years prior to 1896.
According to Section 118 of the 1897
Revenue Law, all costs, penalties and
interest in excess of per cent is re-
mitted if paid before November 80,
1897.
Owing to the fact that during recent
years a large proportion of the taxes
still remain delinquent, many taXpay-
ers who would be very glad to take ad-
vantage of this law might fail to re-
ceive any benefit from it because of
their not being familiar with its pro-
visions. In order that all who may
care to take advantage of the provisions
of this act, and may know of its exist
ence and of the effect of its provisions,
it is published here, and the following
table has been prepared to show more
clearly what will be saved by paying
delinquent taxes before November 30,
1897:
An original tax of 81 90 for the year 1893
| if not paid until after Nov. 80, 1897, will
require payment of $l.46 or more, but
| if paid before Nov. 3d. 1897, will require
only 81. % or less, which will make saw
ing, on every 90 of taxes, of "a cents or
more.
An original tax of 81 90 for the year 1894
| if not paid until after Nov. 30, 1897, will
require payment of 81. 80 or more, but II
paid before Nov. 30, 1897, will require only
| 81 Is or less, which will make saving on
every $1.OO of II cents or more:
| An original tax of 81 90 for the year 1925
| if not paid until after Nov. 30, 1897, will
require a payment of 20 or more, but ii
paid before Nov. 80, 1897, will require only
81. 90 or less, which will make a saving on
every 81 90 of III cents or more.
Every taxpayer who has property that
is delinquent can save ON 1893 or prior
years 243 per cent or more. On 1884, IL
Der cent or more. On 1895, IL per cent or
L
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-11

DR.. Harrison returned Monday from
a visit to his family in Seattle.
Mrs. o. HI. Culver and little daugh-
tiers arrived Monday and are now Eat
home" with Mr.. Culver at the resi-
dence of the deputy customs collector.
The British steamer "Mischief' en-
tered at the customs house from Vic
tolia, Monday evening, Ell route to
English bay and Kanaka bay for a
cargo of several hundred sheep for
shipment to Nanaimo. Half of them,
or more, were purchased of Isaac Sand
with.
Two officers of the provincial police
and customs came over from Victoria,
Saturday, in charge of "Chub" Chew
alier and "Billy" Lummi, two boys
well-known here, whom they arrested
on Saturna island for violating the Ca
madam customs laws by importing a
considerable quantity OF provisions and
supplies into British Columbia without
payment of duty, and also for bringing
stolen goods into the province. For
this latter ofense they were liable to
seven years imprisonment under the
Canadian law. They were wanted on
this side, however, for breaking into a
ranchman's house, on Stuart island,
short time ago and stealing a shot gun,
a lot of tobacco and other articles, and
as the clue to their whereabouts was
furnished from this side with a request
for their apprehension, Supt. Hassey,
of the provincial police, wrote that the
case would have just the same atten-
ton as if the offense had been COM
mitted ON British territory, and when
the men were found with the stolen
property in their possession the officers
were promptly directed to bring them
here and turn them over to the proper
authorities. The provisions, etc., which
they had smuggied from this side were
confiscated by the Canadian customs
officers. Considerable surprise IS ex-
pressed here that the men, or rather
boys, for the older is only % and the
younger but Is, were "let OFF, so easily
at Friday Harbor for offences 80 grave
as burglary and theft, to both of which
they confessed. ROCHE.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-11

The three-year old boy of J. A. John.
son, of Lynn Center, ILL.,, is subject to
attacks Of Group. Mr.. Johnson says he
is satisfied that the timely use of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, during a
severe attack, saved his little boys life.
He is in the drug business, member
of the firm of Johnson Bros. of that
place; and they handle great many
patent medicines for throat and lung
diseases. He had all these to chose
from, and skilled physicians ready to
respond to his call. but selected this
remedy for use in his own family at a
time when his child's life was in dan
ger. because he knew it to be superior
to any other, and famous the country
over for its cures of Group. Mr.. John
son says this is the best selling cough
medicine they handle, and that it gives
splendid satisfaction in all cases.
For sale by drug department San
Juan Trading Co.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-11
EAST SOUND LOCAL NOTES.

Mrs. Garner spent a few days in
Seattle this week.
Rev. w. J. Dickson preached Tues
day evening at the Episcopal church.
Mr.. and Mrs. HI. d. Mailer arrived
home Monday evening from Whatcom
Mesdames Woods and Chalmers re.
turned from Whatcom, Tuesday, Nov.
End.
Mrs. Parsons, of Seattle, was here on
November and 6 with millinery
goods.
The entertainment given by the
Somers family last week proved to be
a grand success.
Rev. A. J. Joslin, presiding elder O.
this district, preached at the M. E.
church, Thursday evening.
The fruit buyers who have been or
this island for some time, left for Ia
coma last Thursday evening.
The question these days with foo
passengers is whether or no it is the
time to cultivate" the roads.
Mrs. Bessie Geoghegan spent NUM-
| Der of days this week visiting friends in
Seattle, where her son John met her
From Seattle she went to Tacoma
where she will reside this winter.
The many friends of Mr.. Ed. Bostiar
were very sorry to hear Monday, of his
sad accident-horse kicking his head:
DIR. Fitz Hugh Matthews was called
Immediately and has attended hin
since. Sunday he was some better but
still is in critical condition. He bas
the best wishes of the people of East
Sound for speedy recovery.
EAST SOUND.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-11-11

business principles; and that the hap.
hazard farmer is always in danger o1
being left. This is especially true OF
stock raising, and with sheep there is
no exception. With sheep and dairy cat.
tie the larger profits always come from
the careful adaptation of the stock to
the farms and to the markets where
products are to be sold.
kind of soil from which they are to
feed. Some are better adapted to up
lands or hills, and others to lower
grounds and richer pastures. Some
are better adapted to produce good mutt
ton, Others to produce finer and larger
tieeces of higher priced wool. The
farmers land and his markets for mutt
ton and wool and the special attention
ne can give his flock, should determine
for him the kind of sheep he should
select for the beginning of q new flock.
Almost any kind that can live on his
farm and under his care, may pay ex-
penses; but only the best breeds and
those best adapted to his circumstances
will afford the most profit, and these
are the kinds he should purchase for a
starter.
Sheep and chickens when once estab-
lished on a farm, hold their place for a
long time. The more necessity, there
fore, for making good selections in the
beginning. Each man should deter
mine beforehand what he intends to
try to do, and then make his choice of
breed in accordance with his plans, and
work toward the end in view. Sheep
and chickens may seem side stock rails
ing to farmers who raise corn and
wheat by the hundreds of acres, but
they often prove that the profits from
these side stock raisings add much to
the pin money of the farmers wife, and
to the ready cash of the farmer HIM
self, and that the time and expense
used in furnishing a small herd of
good sheep or flock of good chickens
for his wife and family to care for, pay
better than any other investments in
time or money, he has ever made on
his farm. If the largest profit is to re-
suit. the best breeds must be selected
and the best care must be used to ac-
complish what you have undertaken.
Select your sheep with care and
Judgment, and they will soon pay all
expenses.-Farm News.