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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29
ANOTHER SUPPOSED VICTIM

Chicago, Nov. 21.-Following close up
ON the story of the mysterious disappear
ance of the Williams sisters at the hands
OF Holmes, the life insurance swindler,
comes a third victim, namely, Miss Kate
Durkee. Again it is the question,
Where is she?" And again the an
swer Probably murdered" At all
events Kate Durkee had property. The
documents representing the property
came into the hands of II. II. Holmes
by theft, the woman mysteriously dis
appeared and Holmes showed the title
to the property. Whoever Miss Durkee
was, she was not Miss Williams; she
was of dark complexion, with dark eyes
and hair, while Miss Williams was
blonde. One year ago today % creditors
of III. II. Holmes met at the Office of
Geo. Il. Chamberlain and made des-
perate effort to find out who and where
Miss Durkee was. 1t was supposed at
that time that she was an accomplice of
Holmes and that the property was il
legally obtained and transferred into
her name and the creditors wished to
reach it. Suddenly Miss Durkee dropped
quietly and entirely from sight, and like
the William sisters, has left no trace
behind.
Il believe she was murdered" said
Mr.. Chamberlain in speaking of the mat
ter today. 81 believe also that both of
the Williams sisters were murdered,
and l make this statement on the
strength, not of published reports, but
what | know personally of the matter"
Mr.. Chamberlain, who is proprietor of
the Lafayette Mercantile agency, began
his investigation of Holmes career last
September.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29

DR.. Prices Baking Powder saves labor
prevents worry and banishes indigestion
1t is perfect all around.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29

CAPTAIN Sweeny, U. s "A, San Diego, Cal,
saws: 'Shioh's Catarrh Remedy Is the first
do me any good" Price soc. For sale by
I A. DeGaugh.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29
THE OHIO MILITIA CASE.
Colonel Colt Gives His Evidence-Denes
Being Intoxicated.

Columbus Nov. 21.-The court of inquiry
today, in the Colt case, heard evidence to
the effect that he was at the door where
the firing occurred and when the firing &C.
Cured. Later he received telephone mes
sage to get his men out of the house as 1t
was to be blown to pieces with dynamite.
Colonel Colt laid stress on the fact that the
order to fire in case the doors We're broken
or stone was thrown or a shot fired at
the men were given by himself. His rea-
sons for keeping the men in the house after
the negro had been taken there was to avoid
the possibility of stones being thrown at the
men, thus necesitating firing by them or
perhaps taking Of innocent lives. In an
Swer to question relative to the state
ments that he was intoxicated, Colonel Colt
testified that he did not enter a saloon dur.
ing the day, but on account of being cold
in the evening, Surgeon Guerin prescribed
not to exceed two tablespoonful of the
stimulant, and that was all the liquor he
saw or drank at Washington School House.
He did not see any of his men intoxicated,
and did not see liquor in the possession OF
any of them. When the order to load was
given in the afternoon the crowd numbered
nearly 1000. They were threatening the lives
of Sheriff Cook and himself. The men were
given positive orders when they first went
there not to enter the saloons Colonel
Colt said he was not given assistance by the
local police and that his authority to load
and fire was found in the discretion given
the commanding officer in the regulations.
Ladies insist on having DR.. Prices
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29

p;ror e. Amends prescription No. . 5oSi
has cured thousands s Gr idsf fail II to give
II n trial. G. W. Preston " w.
Galveston, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29

PriooS;. intelligent housewife prefers Dr;
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29

When buying presents get o1 fRe do ta this
S ST! TSSSr @fI from l. Stein u w. 10
~ tEor Keep up with the times
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29

sbOhs Cure the great G P0eket ag Size s con-
cure IS in great oG dSm S5c Children rE love it
t saS 3 3 5 of siira SaE s'S For sale by j. A.
nnGauEl.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29
MRS. MUDGETT INTERVIEWED.


Tilton, n H., Nov. 21.-The indemnity
of II. H. Howard, alias Holmes, has
been clearly established here as native
of this state. Mrs. Herman w. Mud
gett, his wife, in an interview concern
ing the years during which she was first
made acquainted with the true charac-
ter of her husband, gives much interest
ing information regarding his early life.
She is living here quietly with her 10
year-old son and is supporting herself by
dress making. She says she married
Mudgett in London, this state, more than
16 years ago, and that for a time he
taught school in Gilmanton and Alton.
Afterwards he studied medicine at Bur
lington, VT, and later at the Michigan
university, during which time she re-
sided with her father at London. She
finally joined him at Ann Arbor, but
returned to GilmantOn. Then she lost
all trace of the man after he visited her
in 1888 and told her he was going to
Chicago on business, until he came to
her home about two weeks ago. He only
remained but a few hours, when he left
for Boston, promising to come soon again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29

non,+ Inv chestnuts, but get new goOu'
DOM Don, D DGE ga at |. Stein & Co.'s
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29

Owing to the superior character of its
ingredients, DR.. Prices Baking Powder
possesses qualities peculiarly its own.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29

Ladies insist on having DR.. Prices
because it makes cake biscuit, pastry,
griddle-cakes lighter, sweeter, winter
and more wholesome than any other
baking pOWder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-11-29
POSTMASTER GENERALS RE
PORT.

Washington, Nov. 21.-The postmaster
general has about completed his annual
report, ending June 80, 1894. 1t will be
formally presented to the president in q
few days. 1t is understood that it will
contain recommendations on certain lines
of the postal service which if acted upon
will have an important and permanent
bearing upon the efficiency and revenue
of the service. He makes special and in
teresting recommendations as to second
class matter, the postal, telegraph and the
civil service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
STAMBUlOFF MOBeED.
Attacked After Bein: Aaraisncd in Court
Charged with Libel.

SOFIA, Bulgaria. Sept. 7-Ex-Premier
Stambuloff was arraigned before u maCis-
trate on the charge of having libeIed
Prince Ferdinand in recent interviews
with newspaper correspondents. After
an examination NJ. Stambuioff was re-
leased on bail in the sum of 35, GOO francs.
As he left the court he was surrounded by
excited people, who barred the way to his
carriage.
He finally succeeded in reaching the
vehicle. but as he did so stones crashed
through its windows and splintered its
sides, and man mounted the carriage
step and aimed n blow at the ex-minister
with u heavy club. The club struck NJ
Stambulof gluncing blow and did him
little if any injury. The coach man lashed
his horses into a gallop in an en- deavor to
distance the mob, but the carriage was
pursued and pslred with stones. The mill
tary finally came TO NJ. Srambuloif's as
sistance and dispatched the crowd and es-
corted him to his residence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
TOO MUCH POLITICS.
Empioyes Of the Union Pacific Warned nv
the management

""P'oyes of the Union Pacific Warned nv
the Mnnns:ement.
OMAHA, Sept. THE employes Of tbe
Union Pacific have been indulCinp in too
much politics, and the management has
ordered them to desist by posting ND on
bulletin boards this bulletin:
"On account Of personal st,ife endan.
sered by partisanship it has been decided
10 ask all employees of the Union Pacific
company to refrain from active participa.
ton In politics. Should any employe de-
SIRE to accept the nomination for any Office
he Will be requested to resign from the
service OF the company"
The posting of this bulletin obtains
especial interest at this time. Until the
last year clause in the constitutions of
the railroad labor organizations in nearly
every instance has prohibited the discus
sion OF religion or politics in the lodge
rooms. Lately, however, the men
have come to the conclusion that
they must take political action if thew
wish TO accomplish industrial reforms.
and at the conventions of 1892 and 1893
nearly every railroad labor organization
changed ITS constitution in such a way as
to not only eliminate the word politics "
but to practically advise political action.
Tho American Railway union went
further and voted itself virtually into the
Populist party. II is assumed that the Sc
sudden revulsions in favor of politics as
an industrial factor have caused the pres
ent order. Heretofore there have been
cases of employees being requested to re-
sign upon being nominated TO office, but
this sweeping order is entirely new. The
employees are not much disturbed over the
order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
THERE WAS BETTER TO COME.
Second Heat Done in the Remarkable
Speed of 2:O2 1-2.


But the second heat Ii was confident
ly said that the great heat had passed and
some left for home 1t was the general
impression that both horses had done
their best AMI slow time was looked for.
Regret had been expressed that the heat
had not been a quarter faster. Forty-five
minutes later the track was again cleared
and the two horses came out. Ham lin
the owner OF the wonder. held u close con-
sultatiou with Geers. Hamlin asked his
driver how the horse felt and received the
reply that he had never been in such fine
condition. We'll, it's a good thing was
the reply, 'for we've got race on our
hands. Send him out for everything that's
In him if you have to-" Again the two
horses faced each other for the word and
again the word was given Like twin
rockets they shot from under the wire and
started ON the trip around the turn that
was to bring them glory and fame.
Robert j. went right to the front, NOV
ing like a piece Of mechanism At the
quarter he led the big fellow by two
lengths. Joe Patchen closed up the gap
going down the back stretch, and was
hanging to the little bays wheel at the
half, which was reached in 1.Olk. Patch
en- moved out little more and was We II
alongside of Robert at the three-quarters.
This was reached in 1908 and it was re-
allied that without q break even the fast
mark of the previous heat was to be paced
into insignificance. Ga came the gladia
tors smoothly and moving to perfection.
Curry was urging the big fellow aud
Geers, with faith in little Robert, let him
| cut and he moved away from the black
| at the distance stand with mighty burst
| of speed and passed under the wire two
open lengths in front of his determined
competitor.in 2:o21ss. Patchen was marked
| at 2:02s<. The crowd could not contain its
I,ent-up enthusiasm longer thap to see
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
skirt Prophecies.

Skirts are becoming narrower,
says an indisputable authority. They
ara made TO come close to the figure in
front and drawn back by elastic in such
manner n to flare in two or three
godet plaits at the back, the greater the
flare i'll the back the more Fashionable the
skirt. and haircloth and yards of feath-
crbone are brought into service to ac-
coniplish the result" The same design
cr predicts that they will grow smaller
at the edge and says that but few Of the
finest models have the wide swing We
~ reveled in early i'll the season
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

'i.e nose OF Ming robert pusned under the
wire. One long cheer burst forth and con-
tinued until Starter Walker apnouncea
the time, which had already been posted.
by quarters. Again cheer after cheer was
given for the great side-wheeler.
Secretary Graves proposed three cheers
or Mr.. Hamiin which were given with =
will and the famous old turfman 10
sponded gracefully to the compliment.
Geers was also similarly complimented. as
were Curry, the driver. and Taylor, the
owner, of Patchcn. The two rsat steeds
were not forgotten in the distribution OF
these favors on the part of the crowd,
Worlds records had been shattered, the
fastest heat ever gone in harness had been
witnessed and the crowd went wild.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
Gave Up After Twenty-Three Years.

DENTON. Tex, Sept. 7.-Spence Holder,
who was Indicted by n Denton county
grand jury twenty-three years ago for
killing Frank Copenhaver, and who made
his escape and has been at large ever
since. came in and gave himself up He
sued out writ of habeas corpus in the
district court and was granted bond in the
sum OF $3.50, which he readily gave.
Since the killing he has spent sixteen
years in Kansas and the remaining seven
wears in southern Texas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

BETHLEHEM, Pa. Sept. 7.-Safrron
Haas, a cobbler living in this city had
s..oOO concealed in his shop, which was
broken into by burglars The thieves at
tackled Haas with "A bootjack. and beat
him almost to death, but did not succeed
in getting the money, as the police, hear
ing his cries for aid, came In time to
frighten them away. Haas skull is frac-
tured in half a dozen places and ne will
probably die. lie is 90 years old. bache-
lor, and lived alone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
VIII sur Lumbcr Men for s,oo oof

MINNEAPoLIs, Sept. State Senator
W. :. Dedor. of the senatorial committee
which l. investigating the frauds against
the state In the cutting of pine on school
lands. has Just returned from extensive
cruising through the country where the
frauds are alleged to have been committed.
said he: I'VE are now ready with the evil
dence necessary to begin suits aggreg.t-
ing s50o.o1O against various lumber firms
q! the state y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

The American beauty owes her
prestige more TO a clear complexion
than to any other attribute. A cup
of Parks Tea will enable anyone to
possess this. It clears the skin and
removes pimplcs and that sallow,
uddy look. Parks Tea is used by
thousands of ladies for the COM
pleNion. Without being a cathartic
II cures constipation. Sold by Hartz
4 u!lemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
AFTER THE SHOW,
A Deputy United States Mar
shal's Writ.
VIII Take Possession of the
Forcpaugh Outfit.
The Chinese Want Half of
Chili's Navy.

Sr.INarrELD. ILL.,. Sept. "A dep
uty United States marshal went to
Monticello last night to take possess
sion of the Forepaugh circus ON a
Judgment Of $1,000 rendered in the
4. ;. court Mt Chicago in suit for
damages for personal injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
llobbed Of &l5. 900 In nond..

RALEIGH, y. c., sept. State Treas
urer John NJ Worth. one of the largest
cotton mill owners in this state. kept CON
siderable sums of money about his house.
though the fact was not ceneralls known.
But thieves who visited him knew where
1t was. The robber. wera negroes and
they got 500 IN money and sI5.00O in
bonds. One OF them was captured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
Esonerated the Superintendent.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo, Sept. THE
committee of three members OF the Iuter-
national Typographical union appointed
to investigate the charge Of mismanage-
ment against the superintendent of the
Printers home, after complete investi-
cation, have completely exonerated Super
iutendent Schunan. They fad that John
Canwuy had no evidence whatever to
bring against tie superintendent and
they recommend his removal from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

HAzLEToS, Pa. sept. The story sent
out from Lofty. Pa. to the effect that the
mining town OF Scotch Valley had sunk
cut Of sight is untrue. There il no Scotch
Valley mine in this region. The Phi!adcl-
phia and i, ading operator at Lofty says
the story cannot I've confirmed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

HENDERSON. Ny, Sept. "A party of
frolIcsome young men living near Kirk
manviIle started TO cherivari a newly
welded couple, Stephen Giles. a widower
of d0. who had married Gertrude Hertford,
a miss Ot l6 The mock serenaders Great ed
such u racket, the patience of Giles be-
came exhaused and he discharged a shot
gun into the boisterous crowd, woundinS
John Wagner and Addison Mason. Wag-
ner cannot recover. Giles has been ar
-r...l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
IoWA'S SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
Immense Crowd Witnesses the I.ayfn. of
the Corner-S,one,

DEs MONIES, sept 7.-The second great
cvent in Iowa's military history, the lay
ing Of the corner-stoac OF the Soldiers and
Sailors monument, following the great
celebration of battieflag day, occurred
here. The parade, second only to that
great day, moved in three divisions to the
monument site Immediately south of the
capitol on the brow OF hill overiook;n z
he entire business portion OF the city
Governor Jachsoa was president of tie
day. The ceremonies of laying the stone
were in charge OF the Masonic fraternity
Addresses We're made by exUnited States
Senator James Harlan. Deputy Comman-
der George A. Newman of the Grand
Army OF the Republic and the Hon
Thomas Hodge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
WORST TOLD Al aiNCSISY.
No Bodies Found i'm the Mil-Pond So r,
Fires In Canada


Fires In Canada.
PINE CRY. MIMI. Sept The worst
has been told at Hinckley. There has
been but one party of dead discovered
since last report They were in a cellar
west Of Hinckley. and it cannot be told
whether there are three or four bodies, so
badly are they burned. The work of
draining the mill pond is progressing
slowly, but the opinion is that little will
be revealed. A hinge building for Offices
and shelter is almost enclosed. The sur
vivors have authorized their village or
ganlzation 10 prepare an express sion of
their deep gratitude to the people all over
the United States, who have come SO
generously TO the aid to this stricken p.o-
pie. Supplies are coming into Pine City
rapidly and there is no lack in any de-
partment of the relief work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
Hug Cholera IN Kansas.

EMPoEIA. Kan, Sept. ..-HoS cholera
appears to he epidemic in this Uyon>)
county Already over 1900 hogs have
died from the disease. Many breeders
have lost their entire stock. The long
continued drought is believed to be the
cause of the epidemic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
bismarck Is All Right Again.

BEELiy. Sept. 7.-Whatever may have
been the danger TO Prince Bismarck dur
ing the illness Of his wife, the recovery Of
latter which is practically complete, re-
moves the occasion of anxiety on that
score. The princess Is now able to ride
out in an open carriage and is gaining
strength daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

PlTrsBUgG. sept. T.-The conference be-
tween the committees representing the
American Film, Glass Workers union
and the Western Flint Bottle Manufsct-
crers' association which has been in se--
sion here, ended without having reached
an agreement ON the wage scale. The con-
irtence adjourned without fixing u date
for another m.eting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
Fashionable Wedding a, washington.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1-TLoinas c..
Noyes and Miss DJrothy Byrde Rogers
of Washington, Were married before one
of the most fashionable assemblages
which has gathered in this city. The
bride is weil-known through her reputa-
ton as vocalist of unusual merit. Mr.
Noyes, popular and able young news
PAPER man, Is the son Of Crosby ;. Noye-,
editor aud part. owner OF The Evening
Star of Wasnii stou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
Man and Wife Terribly burned.

FOND DU Lac, MIS-, Sept. William
McSiahon and wife of Saginaw, Mich.
We're horribly birned, and perhaps fatally,
by IN explos!oa of gasoline. They We're
cleaning clothes with the fluid. which
was IN can on the Il cur. McMahon
struck IA match with the intention of
lighting II Gig arctic, and Instantly u sheet
oil flame euveIo,,-d them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

san Francisco women have requested
the mayor to appoint woman health
inspector, Offering to pay three months
salary. as an experiment The mayor
referred the request to the board Of
health
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
China Aftcr Chiiian Yessels-

LONDON. Sept. 1T is reported
that the Chinese government has ar
ranged TO purchase half of the vessels
comprising the Chilian navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
Forest Fires Across the Border.

RAT PORTAGE, Oat., Sept. ..-The forest
fires along the SaElt rapids swept with
fury on both sides OF the Rainy river
Millions Of feet of pine were destro, ed.
All crops. buildings, horses and cattle are
gone. No loss Of life on the American
side, but the fire is still raging. Hanna
ford WAS safe at last reports. Fort Francis
had a narrow escape. Twelve families at
Grassy River Road lost everything and are
in want Rainy Lake City is safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
Feels Like Bswardins Heroes.

NEW YORK, Sept. "A correspondent of
The Evening Post suggests that "the
heroic conduct Of the engineer and fire.
man on the train at Hinckley. while the
fire was raging around them, deserves
more than admirinC appreciation" and
encloses $40 for the engineer and s. for the
fireman. Of which the editor is asked Ia
take charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07
SAYS Coxcy Will BE Elected.

MAssiLLoN, o., Sept. Carl Browne
returned to Massillon to organize the
Coxey campaign, which is booked to open
on Saturday. Browne was arrayed In
prison garb, aud said that COxey's election
,yiks nSsureu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

The praise Of Columbus
We often do reheafee,
OmCt'fne- IN prO-t 80 ftat'Iy,
Sometimee in r,rging verse.

Many a one mou-nfui melancholy. morbid,
mi cradle man eings The praise OF even q greater
discovery than tba, Of Columbus. Dr. Prices
Golden Medical Discovery opens up new world
Of hope and health to the sick. il cure' tober-
cular cons umptiou which is simply lung scrofuia
tho active and dangerous Developments Of
taint in the blood. lite blood cleansing botanic
oriciples sp caily at it to cleanse the blood and
prevent he formation of ulcers in the lungs and
bronchial tubes. Liver complaint, skin diseases
and sores are also cured BY It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

WATERFOWL, y. y, sept THE body
Of Mrs. Lafrance has been found il the
Racket river near Hogansburg, ST. Law
renee county. Murder is suspected The
authorities are looking for Louis Paul,
who had been living with her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-09-07

The people quickly recognize mer-
it. and this is the reason the sales of
Hoods Sarsaparilla are continually
increasing. Hoods is ION top