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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

William Abb, the Italian who killed
James HALEY. alias Lacey. in gambl-
ing hall in Spokane recently, was cap
tured in an Italian cabin, near Priest
river. Idaho. He resisted arrest with
a Winchester rife. but was finally pei.
suaded by his countrymen to yield.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Wipe Out.

It 10 the specific virtue of penetration
in St. Jacobs Oil which carries it right
down to the Sciatic nerve In the cure OF
Sciatica, and the effect is to s0othe the
nerve and wipe out the pain.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

Some persons have done great deal
to run down cyclists and, on the other
hand, some cyclists have done a good
deal to run down other persons.-L. A.
w, Bulletin.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Tho voice of Wi.dom.

Says Epictetus-Only the things
which are within your will concern
you. Those outside the power of your
will are not yours. Therefore let them
alone and be untroubled.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
WUsIUs0AG eists 70 CURE Tobacco Habit
why Some Girls Use Paint.

why Some Girls Use Paint.
Miss Sillygirl (sobbing)-I think
it's awfully mean. That horrid Jones
girl has been saying that I paint.
Miss Meanness-Never mind, dear.
I expect if she had your complexion
she'd paint, toO.-Stray Stories.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

What is there in feminine human
nature that makes q woman 80 ready to
believe that she is really beholding a
bargain because there are two price
marks on it, the higher one bsing
crossed off with red ink?-Philadelph
Timea
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Increase in Alaska Trade.

Tacoma clothing stores report
steady increase of Alaska business. The
most noteworthy changes in the buy
ers' wants from last year are the de-
mand for furs instead Of woolens, and
for lighter foot gear. Moccasins are
popular. Heavy blankets are unsale-
able.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
The SOrehea

Fleddy-What's reformer, pa?
Contingencies a man who failed
to get nomination on the machine
ticket.-Judge.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Shot Through . school Window.

Two young men shot through Q win
dow of the public school at Warm
Springs, Malheur county. Or. a few
days ago. and afterwards ransacked
the house of William Sevey. The case
will be called to the attention Of the
April grand jury.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

loco, 900 Sailors From One snip
The q. 8. Receiving Ship Vermont. now oveI
80 years old, has been the schoolhouss lot over
1000 coo sailors in our navy. The age snS - the
ssma q Hoetetter's Stomach Bitterp, when
hss been before the public for 80 years ana nas
cured innumerable cases OF malaria, Ievel . anu
ton. blood disorders and kidney affections.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

Firetlies are caught and Gagged by
the Japanese. At night, when a
stylish party is in progress the flies are
released in the garden, and the effect
is realistic.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
rh. Year Round.

All the year around chronic or ne
elected rheumatism hangs on. 1t Ii
worse in chilly, damp weather, but
never Cd bad that st. Jacobs Oil can't
promptly and effectually cure it.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
She wanted Full-Lenrth.

II want "sculp' of Parvenu," said
his good wife, az she entered the sculp-
tors studio.
How would one of these busts
strike your" said he. as he pointed out
some samples of his work in this line.
Them's all right; but want full
length bust Of him. When kin he come
to be measured?' '-Detr0lt Free Press.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Immixrants Arrivinr.

It 10 estimated that fully 100 immi
grants from the East have arrived il
La Grande. Or. during the pas
month.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

The Oldest man in Wilsonville,
Clackamas county, Or, is Edward
Loney. who was born in Clifford, N. O.,
October 80, 1904. Some time ago he
broke leg, but otherwise his health
u good.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

The duke of York is the only men,
Der of the British royal family who
can dance genuine sailors hornpipe.
He learned the steps when he was q
young cadet.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Bright Porto Rican Women.

Porto Rican women are reported to
be brighter and more enterprising than
the men. They attend not only to do
mestic affairs. but take an active share
in trading and transportation. Many
carry on farms and keep store. Ameri-
can visitors admire their energy and
sagacity and think the women of the
island will cut some figure in it's fu-
ture history.-Chicago Chronicle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

She-What do you think of love and
marriage?
He-One thing at a time, please =
Puck.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

When we hear Of FIRE where the
organ was saved, we don't know
whether it is an advantage or detri-
ment.- (Ia.) Democrat.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

A continuance to prove mt snoring
has been invented by Edwin Jack. 81
Wyandotte, Kan. It is bride of rub
Der webbing which is fastened under
tn nose and keeps the mouth shut.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
New Fraternal Hall.

The Masons and Odd Fellows of
Canyon City, Or, have advertised for
bids for two-story stone building to
he used for fraternal and business pur-
poses.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Purple Robes,

The lieutenant governor of South
Carolina wears purple robe OF office
when presiding over the senate.-Chi-
cago Chronicle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

To Cure . Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
ALI druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. CSC.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

There are parts of Spain where the
hat is unknown except in pictures.
The men. when they need a covering,
tie up their heads, and the women use
flowers.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

According to consular reports the
Danish steam merchant feet for the
year 1898 will have an increase Of 40
steamers, with 5000 registered tons
net
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

The pupil of the eye is so called be-
cause when looking into it . very
small image of the observer may be
seen. hence the term, from the Latte
pupillus. or little pupil.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

The utilization Of grain elevator
waste for sheep and cattle food has
given rise to new industry in the
Northwest. The waste brings 81 a
tom
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

Although the brain is perpetually
active yet the whole of it lie never at
work at one time. The two hem ia.
pheres, or halves. do not operate sim
ultane0usly but alternate in action.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

Mother-"Why. Tommy you dom =
mean to say you took second piece Of
pie when You were visiting. do youl
Why did you do 1T
TOMMY just wanted to show
them that was used to havin' plenty
to eat when was ct home.-Puck.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

Il il computed that the death rate Of
the world il 81 and the birth rate 20
a minute, and this seemingly light
percentage Of gain is sufficient to give
. net increase in population each year
Of almost 1900. 600 souls.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
old in One Day

Strangely enough the "better half
is not. the one who does the betting.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
TRY ALIENS Foor-EAsE.

The FOOLS advice may be poor, but it
is at least sincere.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

When coming to San Francisco go to
BROOKLYN Hotel, 2OS-212 Bush street.
American or European plan. Room and
board $1.OO to $1.5O per day rooms 50 cents
to $1.OO per day; single meals Is cents.
Free coach. Chas. Montgomery.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

No household is complete without Dot.
tie Of the famous Jesse Moore Whiskey. IL
is q pure and wholesome stlmqiant rec
commended by all physicians. Don't NO
elect this necessity.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

JOHN POOLE. PORTLAND, OREGON,
can give you the best bargains in general
machinery, engines, boilers, tanks. pumps,
plows, belts and windnlills. The new
steel X L windmill, sold by him, is un-
euualled
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

1t makes the weak strong, as nervous
men and women gladly testify. 1t cures
ali blood diseases, as thousands of cured
voluntarily write. 1t is just the medicine
for you, as you will gladly say after you
have given 1t a fair trial.
Bad Although past 70 years OF
age am thoroughly we'll. 1t was three
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla that made
me SO after spending over $50 in medical
attendance. My trouble was raw sore on
my ankle "-MRs. LOUISA MASON, Court
street, Lowell, Mass.
Running Sores-""Afterw worrying four
months gave my children Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and 1t cured them of running sores:
Hoods Pills cured me of dyspepsia and
constipation. Mrs. KATE E. THOMAS, 81
Governor St., Annapolis, Nd.
consumptive Cough" Five years
ago had consumptive cough which re-
duced me to a skeleton. Was advised to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla which l did and
recovered normal health. Ihave been well
ever since "-MATILDA BRIDGEwATER, Cor.
Pearl and Chestnut Sts., Jacksonville, Ind.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

A bad player and bad piano make
q bad combination.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

Health for Ten Cents.
lively liver, pure blood. clean akin, bright
ewes nerfect health-Cascarets Candy Cathar
tic vii obtain and secure them for you. Al
druggists, 10c, Csc, SOC.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
Statistics About wom.a.

The labor commissioner Of Missouri
reports that 20 per cent Of the women
applying for work at the public en-
ployment bureau in st. Louis have de-
serted their husbands or been deserted
by them.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

81 feel all run down." said the
jocular citizen as the cyelist rode over
him.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

In order to1keep the stove hot you
should keep it c0aled.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

'sDo you know of good fortune
teller?'' eyes; Bradstreet or Dun. /"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

Drink is q noun that many men are
unable to decline.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been q
God-send to me.-Wm. B. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida. Sept. II, 1895.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

clTe Permanently Cured. No hts or nervousness
TITO after first days use Of DR.. Nine's Great
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $500 trial
bottle rand treatise. DIR. R. II. KLINE, Ltd, $50
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23

ST. Jacobs Oil cures Rheumatism.
st, Jacobs Oil cures Neuralgia.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Lumbag0.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Sciatica.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Sprains.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Bruises.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Soreness.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Stiffness.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Backache.
st. Jacobs Oil cures Muscular aches.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
1HodJ Saadab0MM
k1la2l1 !E5llJ:l7IE

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, the non-irritating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-23
"Only the First Step
is Difficult. y

The first step in Spring
should be to cleanse Nature's
house from, Winters aocan1u-
lations. Hoods Sarsaparlla
does this zvork easily. It Is
AMERICAS Greatest Spring
Medicine. Hpur7ies the BLOOD
as Millions of people say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
ROBINSON DEAD
Wealthy Banker Expires at His
Home After a Protracted
Illness.
END COMES IN THE EARLY MORNING

Had Been Failing Since Last October.
when He Broke Down Close of
Wonderfully Successful Business Ca
reer-IdentIled With Various Enter
prises-Arrangements for the Funeral.
Capt. Thomas Jefferson Robinson
died at 4:l5 this morning at his home
on Twentieth street. AS early as yes
terday afternoon it was apparent to
the members of the family that the
life was rapidly nearing it's close.
Relatives were gathered at the bed
side all during the night. realizing
that it was only question of q few
hours until the final summons would
come. Capt. Robinson had been con-
fined to his home since October last,
when he was stricken with softening
of the brain, which was the direct
cause of his death.
The fatal ailment was. it is the be-
lief of near friends of the deceased.
produced by excessive overwork. He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
Linens.

One of New York's largest linen i'm
porters sold us all their travelling
salesmen's samples of Huck and Dam
ask Towels. plain linen and damask
lunch cloths, all their samples of /
and : cream and bleached napkins,
some n little soiled, some quite
mussed by showing, some of them as
fresh and clean as though just taken
from the custom house. These are
bought at % per cent reduction from
usual cost. these taken with odd lots
of towels. lunch cloths and doilies
from our own stock at the same re-
duction in price will make an offer
ing for this week that will bring the
women flocking to our store.
Pattern Cloths.
Also a lot of table cloths in pattern
designs little soiled. 2, p, 3, 81 and
A yards long ut good round % per
cent reduction.
1000 yards 1S-inch glass toweling,
red and blue check, 4c per yard.
Limit 25 yards for 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
TO BE OF THE FIRST CLASS.
Such VIII be the Rock Island Postofhce
nj l..

Such VIII be the Rock Island Postofhce
After July J.
Rock Island has earned the distinc-
ton of having n postoffiee of the first
class. To attain such distinction it is
essential that the volume of business
be at least $40, 900 year. During the
past fiscal year the aggregate was
$40, 200. Accordingly on the first of
May the office will become of the first
class.
The change will increase the salary
of Postmaster Thomas materially, be-
sides providing separate salary for
assistant postmaster, who now in re-
atty is simply chief clerk and paid
out of the clerk hire funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
L. 8. MCCabe C CO.
ladies' Suits.

Some sharp and timely purchases
of ladies' suits last week at prices
much below their values, will give
economical buyers their opportunity.
These garments are strictly tailor
made. in many instances just one of
a style. and at these prices should
sell on sight.
Suits of covert Goth, cheviots,
granite cloth and home spun.
in regular way would sell
from Sc. as to $40, we sell them
all this week at the sensa-
tional price of So; no mistake. S.. 90
About 35 suits, English checks,
fancy covert mixtures. serges.
cheviots, ETC., suits that would
usually sell at $40, $12 and
$3.50, we make them all one
pIiCc- /.0O
Lot 3.
suits in venetian
cloth. new coverts, English
cheviots, cameletes, etc., gar
ments that we would ordinari-
ly have to sell ut 1880, $15,
and $3.50, will go quickly at 0.Sz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
director in the North Wisconsin Lum-
Der company, of Haywood, Wis.
Controlled Large Interests.

director in the North Wisconsin Lum-
Der company, of Haywood, Wis.
Controlled Large Interests.
Capt. Robinson and his son, j. F..
held 40 per cent of the stock in the
Rock Island National bank, and also
the controlling interest in the Ferry
company Capt. Robinson organized
syndicate several years ago COM
posed of himself, Frederick Viewer
hauser, c. III. Deere and Morris Ros-
enfield, which purchased all the Dav-
export lands hereabout- 1t proved n
most profitable investment. Capt.
Robinson's wealth was estimated at
over n half million.
Capt. Robinson was 4 member of
the First Methodist. church and
of the board of trustees. In the
work of the church he took lively
interest. Fraternally he was Mason,
a member of Blue lodge and of Everts
commandery No. Is, X. L. Origin
ally he was in politics wing, but on
the dissolution of that party, and be-
cause of the fact he was opposed to
the institution of slavery, he became
republican. Since 1864 Capt. Rob
inson had occupied pleasant home at
613 Twentieth street, and its hospita-
BILE doors were ever open to his many
friends and acquaintances. A genial
and affable gentleman, he was highly
esteemed in the community, and was
recognized as one of its leading and
substantial citizens.
The funeral will be held at 1880
O'Clock Friday morning from the res
idence, where the services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. G. o. McCulloch, pas
tor of the First Methodist church 1t
is the desire of the family that no
flowers be sent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
The Best In the world.

We believe Chamberlain 8 cough
remedy is the best in the world. A
few weeks ago we suffered with =
severe cold and troublesome cough.
and having read their advertisements
in our own and other papers we pur-
chased bottle to see if it would effect
us. 1t cured us before the bottle was
more than half used 1t is the best
medicine out for colds and coughs
The Herald, Andersonville, Ind. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
Mems furnishings.

Mems seamless, double heel and
toe socks, fast black and tans,
good 12!c value, this time 81
Extra quality tan and blue with
white feet, value zoe, this
time to make n stir we say ~
A late Mems black and
white polka dot and colored
stripe Isle thread socks, value
3Sc, this Offering, per pair. 25l
Mems spring weight camel's hair
shirts and drawers. just right
for this weather. 4zt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
THE TRICKY CHESS CLUB.
Organization Perfected by Election of
Omcers for the Year.

Omcers for the Year
There was meeting of the chess
players at the Turner hall, Davenport,
Monday evening. many being present
from Rock Island and Moline. The
contingent united upon the organiza-
ton of Tri-City Chess club, whose
officers were selected rs follows:
President-Harry Ainsworth, Mo-
line.
Secretary-GusS Luehen, Davenport.
Executive Committee-A. l.. Hop
kins and G. Marshall, Of Moline: III. A
Weld and Max Helpenstell. of Rock
Island, and Richard Andersen, Of
Davenport.
There were Al games played on -
tables. Davenport won five out of
eight against Moline and 16 of the
games with Rock Island. Rock ISL
and was victorious in 20 of the con-
tests
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
River RfDlefs.

The F. Weyerhauser sounGed her
familiar whistle as she approa ;hed
With a tow of 16 strings of logs.
The IL G. Brockman, Verne Swain,
Mac, II. A. Barnard and Pilot came
down, and the Mac and Verne Swain
went north.
The stage of water at the bridge at
s a. m. was $50; and at noon it was
$50. The temperature at noon was
70
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
BASEBALL MEETING HERE.
One Proposed to Save the Western Assoc
citation.

One Proposed to Save the Western ASSOC
citation.
President M. Ii. Sexton, of the local
baseball association, last night tele-
graphed the heads of the five other
towns having franchises in the league.
asking them to join in request to
PresidentJ. Stanley Browne. who was
likewise notified by Mr.. Sexton, for
the calling of meeting of the direc-
tors in Rock Island next Monday, to
make an effort to place the two re-
naming franchises in desirable cities,
in order that the league might be
started, as originally proposed, with
eight clubs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
When Travelling,

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take on every trip bottle of Syrup
of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and
effectually on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaches
and other forms of sickness. For sale
in so cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
Important Dress Goods DOings.

Several lots of very new and desira-
BILE dress fabrics, placed with us by n
large importer with instructions that
they must be sold at once. They'll
go quick at the price put on them.
Swell Scotch Suitings.
so inches wide. much wanted black En-
glish crepons. both imported to sell atn7C
81. 50, say &c for both. go. Sc. - u
Pure Wool and nIohair.
Black figures. IS inches wide, regular
hSc yard, to make go round only 4 0r
one dress to n customer, ut per yard wv
Wednesday ut 3 o'clock, 36-inch fancy
checS suiTingS bright colorS Just Dir
half price l2hc yard ........... A<2(
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12

Before the discovery of One Minute
Co.:gh Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now For sale by L.
H Thomas. A j. Reiss and NJ F.
Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-12
Kidney Diseases

Are the most fatal of all diseases.
Foley's Kidney Cure a guaranteed
remedy or money refunded.