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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
CHASTITY MYSTERY
a Young Girl Foully Murdered
in Michigan.
HER NUDE BODY FOUND IN A RIVER.

Hardly Clue to Her Identity or the
ofi'-Siauehter of Negroes at a Coal
hinlng settlement in Alabama-The
Assassins DO Their Work While Their
Victims sieep-Exciting Scene in Court.
LANSING. Mich, Feb 2.-The BODY of
an unknown girl lay on a rude bier in an
unoertaker's shop in Diamondale, a vii
lage seven miles south of Lansing Satur.
day The girls throat plainly showed
the livid marks left by the grasp of merci.
less fingers upon it, and the teeth had Bit
ten through the lips. The body, entirely
denuded of clothing, was found in the
river three miles from Diamondale Fri
day night by Solomon and Clifton Dorr.
two farmers. They had started 10 cross
the stream on the ice, and near the shore
caught the CLEAN of something white in
patch OF water where ice had been broken.
On closer inspection they found that it
was the corpse of a girl not over Is wears
of age. The ice had been broken and the
body tossed in
description of the Unfortunate
The girl is of fair complexion, with
brown hair, eyes large and of blush
gray. Her height is feet inches and
her weight is not over ninety pounds. She
Is apparently Is years old and has the an
pearance OF having been rather delicate.
Her hands and feet are unusually small
and well formed and look as il they be-
longed to a girl who had been carefully
rHo-af ITa- huni- =,
had ever done any hard work and there is
a general appearance of good breeding
about the girl that max the mystery as
to her Identity more com plicated. The
only theory that has not yet been exploded
as to the identity of the girl is a rumor
that she Is Florence Young who lived near
jackson This Miss Young is said by
those who have seen her to bear a resem-
blance II the body
Possible Clue to the Mystery.
Joseph Polhemus and his wife live on
farm about a mile from where the body
was found. Thursday night. shortly after
Polhemus and his family had retired,
team of horses attached to carriage was
driven up and halted in front of their
cabin. Mrs Polhemus started to inveSti-
gate, and on opening the door, was star
tied by man who had approached TO
within a few feet of the house When she
opened the door the man exclaimed: my
God! Somebody lives herer and ran back
to the road where another man and
woman stood near the horses The
woman screamed Murder" whereunon
one OF the men exclaimed: III Tx YOU 20
you won't ye,l!7 At the same time the
strap by which the horses were tied was
cut and they dashed up the road, and dis
appeared with the woman.
Assaulted Before the Murder.
When the body was removed from the
river it was evident that the corpse had
been thrust into the water but few
hours before, and that it had been disposed
of almost Immediately after death. 4
coroner's inquest was held, the physicians
who were examined testifying TO a belief
that criminal assault preceded the muir
der. OF the many who viewed the body
none succeeded in identifying the victim.
Lansing officers nre now working on the
case. but have a. yet obtained no clue to
the identity Of the murdered girl or trace
of her murC ererS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
Russia in Behring Sea.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2-Private advices
just received state that the Russian gov
eminent will not seize any sealing vessels
on the Siberian coast unless found taking
seals inside of the three mile limit. Of all
the vessels that have had trouble on the
coast the Auranah was the only one seized
for raiding rookeries. All the Russian
authorities here declare there is no truth
in the statement that the Russians have
seized American sealers in open waters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02

MADISON, Wis, Feb. "A large party of
Lutheran teachers paid a visit to the capt.
tai Saturday as the guests of Senator
kroeger, of Milwaukee. On their arrival
they were escorted to the executive cham
Der, where they met Governor Peck and
Col. Villas, senator-elect After dinner
Col Villas, who was present by invitation,
addressed the teachers, but said little of
politicS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02

vigilance committee has been absent from
the liHperary pig market The tenants
VINO have resumed possession on the Smith
Barry estate have formed an organization
ior mutual defence and support against
any movement to subject them to boycott
or persecution in the future, and they are
actively engaged in preparing to put in
crops the coming spring,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
Died on the PIn.fnrn,

LONDON, Feb 2-Whi!a addressing the
audience in St. james ball Saturday in
support of the furtherance of Gen. Booths
scheme for social reform George Fleming.
who had donated 5000 for the further
ance OF the cause, was taken suddenly i'll
and almost Immediately expired
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
The Elections in Spain.

MADRID, Feb 2-The first general
elections under universal suffrage were
held yesterday. Conservative gains are
reported everywhere. In Madrid the Con-
servatives have carried six and the Lib
erals two seats. In the provinces the
conservatives have been generally vic
torious.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
Kaiser Billy's Latest Gift,

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The emperor has
caused the money which would have been
expended on illun nations on his birthday
10 be divided among the workingmen of
the royal factories Each empIoye received
3 marks and a holiday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
politics.
Took Their Merchandise Out of Bond.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Saturday was the
last day for importers to remove merchan
disc from the bonded warehouses under
the old tariff law. The result was that
nearly all the leaf tobacco and general
merchandise was taken out, leaving only
liquors in bond The total receipts for
duties for the week amounted to s., sos, 0)0
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
Hennessy's sIasouer.de.

LONDON, Feb. 2.-Sir Joan Pope Hen
messy was masqueradiAs Thursday as a
Jaeobite, with white rose in his button
hoie, In honor OF ie ulctAday Of the son of
James the Second, known to history as
the odd PreJender" ennesssy was
guyed considerably 10y his fellow menu
bers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
IrreparahIe Loss by Fire

LONDON, Feb, "A dispatch from St.
petersburg announces that the famous
cathedral at Novgorod, Russia, built after
the model of st. Sophia's at Constantine
pie and filled with historic treasures, some
OF them going back to the time when Nov
gorod was an independent city, has been
destroyed by fire.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
No Mercy for Eyraud.

PARIS, Feb. 2.-The Figaro has an
nounced that the committee of pardons
has decided against the Communication of
the sentence of death passed upon Michael
Eyraud, the murderer of NJ Gouffe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02

Among the visitors at Chicago Satur-
day were Gen. Alger and ]. S Clarkson.
They were coseted for some time and
much speculation was INDUCED in as to
why this was thus They had nothing to
say about it, however, except that they did
not talk politics.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
Advertising Run Mad.

LONDON Feb advertising seems to
nave run mad in London. The uniforms
OF the army and navy are degraded by
sandwichmen attired in them and parad-
ing the streets. Saturday file of men
appeared in Regent street attired as con.
vlcts and guarded by an escort of carabin-
GERS. They all bore theatrical advertise
mantS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
The Situation at Tipperary.

LONDON, Feb. AIN Ireland the boycott
rs disappearing and for the first time in
many months q member of the leagues
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
An Irish Parliament Certain.

They would gain parliament with
power to protect the interests of every
class, and to settle the important ques-
tions relating to the land and police. The
military constabulary would be disarmed,
and converted into a civil force under con-
srol of the Irish parliament, and of Ire
lands elected representatives in that par
hament. Under such a parliament Ire
land would realize her national aspira-
tions. Parnell was loudly cheered. In
the evening he returned to Dublin on his
way to London.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
PARNELL's SPEECH AT ENNIS.
he Predicts Everything Dear to the
Heart of the Home Ruler.

Ne Predicts Every thing Dear to the
Heart of the Home Ruler.
DUBLIN, Feb. 2.-ParnelPs journey from
Dublin to Ennis was a triumphal progress.
At Athlone he was met by great demon
stration and repeatedly cheered. In reply
he addressed few words expressing his
confidence in the future of Ireland On
arriving at Ennis Parnell, who was most
enthusiastically received, spoke from
platform in front of the O'Connell statue.
He declared that Ireland still claimed to
be sovereign within her own domain, and
refused to admit any English veto so far
rs her own business was concerned. In
few days they would know the truth of
his declaration. They would soon see a
settlement of this question, which would
be everlastingly creditable to their patriot
ism
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02

Matthias Is powerful man and il re
quired several bailiffs to disarm him.
This aroused the crowd, who cried: Il et
him gol" Lynch The brute!' etc A hun
dred men started toward the witness and
several revolvers were flourished Some
time elapsed before order was restored A
warrant was sworn out charging Wood.
ruff with perjury, and he was taken to
Jail under guard Of dozen police, a mob
led by Col. Matthias brother having to be
forced back mt nearly every step. The
event only indicates the popular feeling in
this case
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02
RIOT IN IN ILLINOIS COURT.
Shameful Testimony of Witness Against
Murdered Woman.

DECATUR, Ills, Feb 2-During the
progress of the Crawford murder trial Sat
urday riot was nearly precipitated in the
court room. William Woodruff, a wit
ness for the defense, was testifying to the
character of Mrs. Matthias, Crawforl's vic
tim. The husband of the deceased was
sitting near by. The witness said Mrs
Matthias had held improper relations with
different men with the knowledge and
consent of her husband. Before any one
could control Matthias, he arose and said:
"You are liar, d you," and in the same
instant raised chair to assault the wit.
ness
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-02

Pocket Cutlery.
We have Table Cutlery, in ali styles
Kitchen Cutlery.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19
Ex-TS n. bstose Boys

George Walker IS keeping cigar store in the business center oi Los Angeles. He will put in large job stock next January and wholesale as retail, and keep a man or two on the road
 Harry Stevenson is doing nothing st present but he is looking for To- cation in Los Angeles. He dropped about S4 900 in Seattle Of the money he took outoi Tombstone.
 Shearer. who was 8 justice of thA peace here has turned out a sober, in dustrious man not afraid of hard work, and Is, in conjunction with one of Nadeau's sons, erecting a starch factory in Los Angeles. They will manufacture the product from pota- toes which can be purchased for 20c a hundred and in many instances can be had for the digging.
 Moriarity, formerly chief of the fire department here, and for several years past occupying the same position on the Los Angeles force, fell of an en. zine while coming from a fire last Monday, and had his foot crushed under one wheel, which necessitsted it's amputation. A meeting of citizens was called at the city hall next day and SISOO raised to lift a mortgage on his home, and the city council will create a new office for his especial benefit. He has been a great fsyonte and hIs place will be hard to fill by one who will be ss satisfactory as he has been.
 Walter Renoui is proprietor of an attractive billiard hall at Chino. No liquors are allowed on the ranch, and this is the first place of amusement opened there.
 Billy Soule, who was deputy un- der Johnnie Behan, is in Los Angeles. He sold a saloon business there last week for SI5OO and is doing nothing at present.
 Tom Keefe is selling gas engines and Jack Bellany is still with the fire department in Los Angeles.
 Frank Prescott is practicing law as one of the firm of Carpenter and Pres colt.
 Sandy Bob is in Frisco and talks of coming home very soon.
 Harry Brook is reporting on the Los Angeles Times. Fitzhenry is running q shoe store in Los Angeles, and Mansfield is g gen. tleman of leisure in San Francisco.
 John Mobile has taken his physical affairs out of the hands Of the doctors and has gained fifteen pounds under his own treatment He is in San Francisco and takes swim in the hot salt water tanks every day.
 George Daily has taken rooms at Los Angeles and will spend the winter there.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19
Something New.

The new managers of the skating rink, MessTs Blewitt and Templeton have lots of fun in stsre for next Sat urday night at the rink. There will be free for all one mile race for the prize Of fine fat turkey. At S:30 a greas,d pig will be turned loose, which will be won by the one who catches ii and succeeds in skating three times around the rink with it. In addition to these, other sports will be intro duced. IL is needless to add that seats in the gallery will be preferred by lady spectators. Admission to the floor will be 5Oc. Spectators tickets 25c. Doors open at ' 30
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

On Tuesday night four trunks be- longing to some miners living about 0glesby, were stolen from a baggage car of the Southern Pacific train while the train was taking water at Nam moth station, a point on :he desert The trunks were broken open, goods taken away and the trunks burned. The goods were found hidden short distance afr aud were restored Co ihe owners. The thieves have not been captured.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19
roa oyEu EIET1 YEARS

An old well-tried remedy.~-Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has Neen used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teeth ing, with perfect success. IL soothes the child, softens the gums, sllays sli pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoa. It is pleasant to the taste. Sold by Druggists in every part of lhe world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its value is incaleu- lable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Win slows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Mir. Van Dorn, whose name is iden- tiied with the mining history of the Huschucs mountains and also that of Fort Huachucs. is up from Cumpus, and will spend the holidays in Tomb stone. He has rich property near Campus and is making it show up its treasure by extensive development work
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19
Presbyterian Church.

Rev. c. R. Nugent, pastor.
 Sunday school at 9 :ij A. m. Services tomorrow at II d. m. and ' 30 p. m.
 Morning discourse: "Christ's tes- timony to the old testament Evening discourse: Coming out ahead"
 You are cordially invited to all thes services.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

The last train load of the Vail cattle shipped Co the Chino ranch were de- livered last week. The entire number, 45OO, are now feasting on beets and native grasses. An immense acreage of sugar beets were not used at the factory for the reason that they were not properly grown for sugar. These are being fed to the cattle.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

c. 5. Fly will go to Nogsles in few days and give the people of that VIC inity an opportunity to take advan- tsge of his visit and secure photo graphs which cannot be excellei on the coast. Mr. Fly carries nothing but the latest paraphernalia and sup plemental novelties known to the art of photography.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19
Church Notices.
M. E. Cisurci.

Rev. F. W. Downs, pastor.
 Sunday school at l2 :l5 ?. m. Services at II a. m. and ' :l5 ?. m. Morning Subject :-The Land of Christian Growth.
 In the evening there will be song service followed by short address on "What the Soul is"
 Ali are invited to attend.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Nearly all colds are slight at first, but their tendency is Uo to lower the system that the sufferer becomes a ready victim to any prevalent disease. The Use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral in the beginning of cold, would guard against the danger. W
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19
whooping Ccagh

There Is no danger from whooping cough when Chamberlain's cough remedy is freely given. It keeps the cough loose and makes expectoration easy. 50 cent bottles for sale by H. J, Peto. If,
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

A telegram received at this office from Phenix announces the marriage there of Dr. Darlington of Bisbee to Miss Lille Ham, daughter of Richard Ham, also of Bisbee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

The strikers oE the 5. P. are conf dent of success. Chief Ramsey will be in Tucson tomorrow and direct personally the future acts of the men.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

George Metealf left for California to- day where he will take a much need ed rest. He will spend most of his time at his old home in Santa Bar bara,
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Don't fail to see the display of fine China ware at the
 NEW YORK STORE.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

It is a great misfortune for the young and middle aged 10 be gray To overcome this and appear young, use Halls Hair Remover a reliable panacea. W
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Dr. Porter of Wilcox who has been under the care Of Dr. Goedfellow, has returned to his post of duty entirely cured.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

The N. NJ. & A. will make a special rate of one fare for the round trip to all points on it's road between the dates Dec z2d and 3Ist.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

The Fairbank Ice Works was booked to be sold this afternoon by the sheriff under an execution in favor of Mary Tack.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Be sure and see the talented Earl Family Combiu atioa. They play at Schiefelin Hall next Wednesday by
 special request. They are highly spoken of by the Eastern press. Suf- ficieDt tickets have been already dis. posed of to ensure a packed house. Secure your seats at Naples at once.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Chynowski knocked Woods out in the 34th round and won g. 900 in San Francisco Thursday night.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

The fact that to-morrow will be Sunday brings with it the pleasant thought that it is banquet day at the Can Can. The dinner to-mGrIow will include everything good to eat ID the shape of meats, fish, game, vegetables and desert, including that American dish, turkey and cranberry sauce.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

An item is going the rounds that the T. A. & M. Go, are employing 12j Gea. It should read fT5.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Chief Ryan ran in a drunk last night who contributed SI5 to the city.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

The Turquois store is again open and ready for business. G Nsrdini will be pleased to see all his old GUS toners there and form the scqnaInt- ance of new ones. Adjoining the store is first class corral where stock will be cared for and well ed. Give him call.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

No news of any kind has been re- ceiyed has been received from Lords. burg today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Dr. Williams has returned to Tomb stone from recuperating trip to the country.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Jo Haffner will have his examina- ton on Monday before Justice Alvord
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Go to the rink tonight and chase the greased pig. Lots of sport.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Fine Piano lamps only sl2.
 EUCHER GREs'
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

See the elegant Toilet Sets just re- ceiyed at Yaple's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Harry Castle is driving the stage between Wilcox and Araqapai.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

County taxes will be delinquent after Monday next.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Grippe is going the rounds in Tomb stone without respect to persons.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Table with Mexican Onyx top at EUCHER GREs' tf
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

See Sam Freidman's new ad in the PRosPEcToR tonight.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19
All Work Guaranteed.

G~ Shop adjoining McDonough's Billiard Hall.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Turkey, duck and chicken st tn, Can Can tomorrow.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

Palmer seamans' candy is pure and fresh. Try it. e
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

c. B. Tarbell has returned from Phenix.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

To close out their stock of Stude- baker wagons, the Cochise H. X T. Co. quote:
 2a inch Steel Thimble Skeln wagons complete. ....,---.-...-... SV VO inch steel thimble skein wagons complete. e....-...-... .95 OO 3t inch steel thin ble skein wag- ons, running gear. 80 OO II axle Blackboard. ......-. 70 OO nj .s0 80 % Four spring wide panel Mountain Wagons sl65 and $l35.
 c. H. < T. Co.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19
LOCAL NOTES.

Fine Plush Albums at Yaple's
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

A new lot of boys suits just opened at the
 NEW YORK STORE.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19
pr. Aekers English PiIis.

pr. Aeker English Pills
 Two are aStive, effective and pure For sick headache, disordered stomach, loss of appetite, bad complexion and billiousness, they have never been qualed, either in America or abroad
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-12-19

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. A Smith, Chairman Guy N Powell, Lewis E Aubury, Geo W Cheyney. 4 B StanigeT, Fred Hawke, Thad Carr, Vim Shanley, William King. Wm ( Staehle, Geo A Thompson, Dan Huddy.
 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Guy N Powell, Lewis E Aubury. Ralph 4 Smith.
 RECEPTION COMMITTEE. Captain ThOs Mounier, Wm Staehle, Ist It G W Cheyney, ] Melvin Cummings. 2d IT Lewis AubtIry Gee RzacT;y, Gen. D K WardWen. Fred Hawke, Mike Welsh. John Blewett Harry Castle Ed Cain, $ NJ Aguirre.
 FLOOR COMMITTEE. Lewis Aubury, Guy Powell. Ralph A smith, Wm P Shanley, Wm King, A B StanigeT, Bob Hennessy. Chas F Adair.
 FLOOR MANAGER
 Nat Hawke. MUSIC BY I1th INFANTRY BAND TICKETS, s2OO Admitting Gentleman and Ladies)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
Local Exchanges.

Dodgville Chronicle:-A small but
brave CIR. is Miss Mary Bishop, young
daughter of VIM. N. Bishop, of this city,
who, upon seeing Mr.. Starry's horse
running away with cart attached, and
small child in it, seized the thills of
the vehicle and heroically held to them
until she got hold of the lines and
stopped the horse, thus averting what
mi light have resulted in a serious. if not
a fatal accident.
Pick and William Andrews.
who resides adjoining this this city is
raising some horned hogs. Two speci-
mems now on his farm each have pro-
tuberance over an inch long projecting
from their foreheads just above the eyes.
They are a curiosity which should adorn
dime museum or circus side show
Montfort Monitor:-The following
petition is being circulated for signers
among the citizens of Montfort, Dry
Bone, Highland and Avoca. AS stage
route of that kind would be of vast ben
eft and advantage TO all the places con-
cerned, it is being fully signed. To
discontinue the daily route between
Highland and Cobb, TO discontinue the
tri-weekly route between Dry Bone and
Montfort and in its place to establish a
daily mail route from Avoca to Montfort
via. Highland ard Dry Bone, and back
from Montfort to Avoca via Dry Bone
and Highland