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The evening world., 1894-09-03
POLICE FOOLED BY SAM WON.
He Pulled String and Warned
Chinese Gamblers.

Sam Woh, in appearance very child
,ihe aiu u'@"o, ou'' ae, ,,',
ing. OF the sixth Precinct. discoVered'
chock full of guile and the most adept
.u,o,,o,,.,, Co.. D..,,, ,,,,,h,,,g- bousas T.,
u'Aou' iof 'ah
Chinatown. was fined $lO by justice
Gr,dy in the Tombs Court to-day.
Co.., uoh u,os chor,.d with interfer-
S"I "o' ""e ."' 90
Ing with policeman in the performance
of his duty. Policeman Downing has for
.,a,,.,., a., 80, 80. a.. -,;a n .,,,nu
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TREATED TWO STRANGERS.
After that Hague Remembers Moth.
ing and Says He Was Robbed.

j. l.. Hague, young man from Brook
Ign. declares that he was drugged and
robbed in Chatham Square Saturday
night.
He says that he was In a saloon on
Chatham Square at 10 o'clock, when two
fellows asked him to treat. He was
sober up to that moment, but when he
treated the fellows he declares he lost
all remembrance of what occurred. He
awoke at about midnight, lying upon a
pile of stones in Frankfort street, under
the bridge.
His pockets were empty. His money,
gone He reported the case to the Oak
street police. He says that the watch is
Inscribed. From J; W. Hall to NJ. j.
Howard, Dec. 49, 1885," and hopes that
that. will lead up to the recovery of the
property and the arrest of the thieves.
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selling the officers two bottles of beer

selling the officers two bottles of beer
without a license.
Upon the statements OF the policemen
Mrs. Rhein was held in $500 bail to an
swer in the Court OF Special Sessions.
Her sister was also committed. but 500
was the amount OF .he bond.
The above is the bare outline of IA
story that would scarcely attract more
than a passing thought. Day after day
the police courts yield up stories OF
similar nature. So common have they
become to the average person they are
devoid OF interest.
The prisoners are arraigned, fired or
sent to Jail, and the public Is not any
the wiser. But is justice always done?
II the evidence OF many people for
whom they have worked, or with whom
they have lived. Is TO be believed. both
Mrs Rhein and Miss Liekner are guilt
less of the crime with which they are
charged.
May he n Criminal Mistake.
Again, II the sworn statements of
both OF these women. to whom citizens
of good standing give a character that
is far above reproach, are to be be-
lltNtu DOt ohiy hdNt w IL
denauer and Carson made serious
mistake, but they are guilty OF a grave
crime.
To-day Mrs. Rhein Is a prisoner in
the Tombs, when the ut place for her
is in a hospital. The poor woman has
not long to live, for she is in the last
stages of consumption. and upon the
advice of her physician, DR.. DE Vic
toria. of 800 East Slxty-ninth street,
she was to have left for her home in
Germany day after tomorrow, in COM
pany with her sister and II brother,
who arrived In this city last night.
Miss Liekner is at liberty, at least
she has been released upon bail fur
nished by Joseph Herman. a real estate
dealer, for whom the women have
worked. Ever since she has been re-
leased she has been seeking bail for
her sister, but Miss Liekners friends,
like herself, are poor, and to them $500
is Il fortune.
Mrs. Rhein came 40 this country sew
cral years ago. She was then big,
strong, ruddy- faced German girl, and
her husband was IA fresco painter. They
took a cosy little fiat uptown and, as
her husband earned good wages, they
lived very comfortably.
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Liekner worked for me when broke my arm a
year ago Ny husband is a musician and was on
night for a living, and are good respectable
people. HENDklKA RADI SCH.
Has known Mrs. Rhein Three Years
NEW YORK. Aug 81, 1894
have known Mrg. Ludwiena Rhein for three
years. l have been housekeeper In the apart
ment-house 1903 East Seventy sixth street for seven
years. The women In question have lived in this
house three different times, and know them to
ing by taking in washing, and have seen them
at their work daily. have never during my &C.
OF their actions being anything but good and pure
Her mark
EVA BoGART.
BERTHA BOGART
They Worked for Mrs. Fox.
NEW YORK. Aug 81 1894
have known Mrs. Lud~iena Rtein and Burgs
Lickner for about three months, and know them
TO be hard-working respectable people. I read
ago and employed them to work for me. | have
visited their house on a number Of occasions, and
never witnessed anything to Indicate anything
but that was perfectly respectable.
SIT East Eighty fourth street.
Never Saw Visitors.
NEW YORK. Aug. ST. 1894.
! have known the people referred to for over
houses in which the women lived, and know
them to be hardworklng and most respectable
and upon no occasion have ever seen or heard
OF their having male visitors. They worked hard for
living. and took In washing 10 support them
selves after the death OF Mrs. Rheims husband.
, rhsy nsne always @{ borne themselves In lady:
sale to my know ledge
tsiguedj OTTO BAHLs
When the reporter called to see Mrs.
Bahls she was very much excited over
the affair. She exhibited dress which
she said that Miss Liekner had worn on
the day of her arrest, and 1t was badly
torn, as If in a struggle. She and sew
eral other eople were on hand when the
women were arraigned n court, but
were not allowed to testify.
In the neighborhood of the women's
home there were many who spoke of
unanimous in giving the women the
highest words of praise.
A peculiar part of the story, to say
the least, and one VIII oh the policemen
Will be asked to explain in regard to the
charge, is why Mrs. Rhein is accused of
ments of both women show that all
Wildenauer's Conversationwas carried on
with Miss Liekner, and t was she
whom the officer was with In the sleep
ing apartments of the women. Why
was she. not charged the same as her
sister, Or was the charge fixed up to
suit the best convenience of the police
men?
Certain n Mistake Was Made.
Mrs. J. Fensterer, of Eighty-ninth
street, near Lexington avenue. for
whom both of the women had worked.
was more than surprised when told of
their arrest. She had become &C
ago, and procured their services upon
the recommendation of a friend. She
said
~ am sure there has been some mis-
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Stranger Croker Coming Home,

II 10 reported from Carlsbad that Robert Ives
Crocker. of Clifton. S. l.. who strsngled his
mother. Mrs. William Baylies Croker, at Koe-
nig's villa, Carlsbad. in 1892, will shortly be
transferred from the Austrian State Lunatic Asy-
lum at Dobran, where he placed shortly
after the murder. to an institution In this coun-
try While apparently q harmless lunatic, young
Croker has frequently tried to strangle his at
tendanta
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was carried on In German, neither my
self nor my sister speaking English.
Whitewater was the spokesman for the
two men.
Says wildennuer Attacked Her.
After Carson left ! started to go
sister. but the remaining man caught
me and, locking the door leading Into
the kitchen, attempted to assault me,
my sd %@2d ena my t fs1er e Sh' but
soon both Of the men, returned ana
not even allow us to change our clothes
AFTER the men left III first time we
found dollar living In a shoepox on me
table. do not know which one OF the
both innocent OF this awful charge"
During this recital both women cried
hysterically. and Mrs. Rhein at one In,
terv.l got on her Bonded knee ana
prayed that she night be killed;
After hearing this It itement an "Even-
ing World" reporter started out to make
Inquiries regarding the women, ana IN
every instance nothing but the highest
praise for the women was heard:
The first person visited was DR.; De
Victoria He Is well-knuwn physician
on the east side, and has large prac-
tice. When told of the charges against
the women he was almost dumfounded,
and said:
Illness. | have always thought her above
reproach, and kno wing certain things as
her physician, know that from physi-
cal standpoint the charges cannot be
true: 1t was I who told her that she
was In the last stages OF consumption
and advised her to go home to Germany:
They are both Of respectas!e women ana
The following signed statements OF
people with whom the two women have
lived or for whom they have worked
speak for themselves:
Praise from the Housekeeper.
NEW YORK. Aug 81. 1894
have been housekeeper at the apartment
house at 23l East Ninety fourth street since Jan
L. and have known Mrs Ludwiena Rhein and
Iursa L,ckner for about three month"; Th They
men worried hard for living and supported
themselves by taking In washing. After moving
In a perfectly proper manner. and worked from
early morning until late a, night , the only only
brought bundles OF clothing to bc washed. and
they seldom went to the womens apartments.
men receiving male visitors. ON the day Of the
arrest, between 10 and VI o'clock. two men who
were strangers to mo anne and asked about the
women regarding their character, told them as
above. and they took notes In book. After that
thoy went upstairs and did not come down for
long time Later In the day the women were
arrested and not told the cause until later.
! have never had any cause for complaint about
the women and to my knowledge they never
sold liIuor to anybody.
(Signed) Mrs. AMALIE SCHOEPKE
Knows They Are Respectable.
NEW YORK Aug. 80, 1894
! have known Mrs Ludwena Rhein for a period
OF over four years and her sister BurEa Lekner
for sNyutal mon'hs Roth myself aud my wife
are Intimately acquainted with them. Mrs. Rheln
having stopped with us for two weeks. ! know
them to be most respectable, hard working women.
10 my knowledge they have intimate male
friends. and their home Is perfectly respectable
(Signtd) JOHANN DALLMl YER.
Mrs. RRdlsch's Testimonial.
NEW YORK. Aug 81. 1894.
I have known Mrs. Rhein about two years Miss
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Mrs. Rhein Left q widow.

Everything moved nicely In their little
sphere for awfale, and one child, a boy,
blessed their union. 1t soon died. how
ever. and then began trouble. Shortly
after the death OF their little one Mrs.
Rheims husband was severely injured
while at work and forced to take to his
bed. Consumption followed, and about a
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His Insane Son Missing.

John G. Lincoln, OF sos West One Hundred and
Fourteenth street. called at Police Headquarters
last night and asked that an alarm be sent out
for his son. William &c. Lincoln, thirty four years
old. who has been missing from his home since
Aug 81 last The young has but recently
been released from an insane asylum.
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VICTIMS OF
The POLICE?
Mrs Rhein and Her Sister
Arrested for Keeping a
Disorderly House.
sMD TO Be RESPECTABLE.
Friends and Neighbors Give Them
the highest Reoommen-
dations
MRS. RHEIN IS AN INVALID.
Miss Liekner Declares that Police
man Carson Attempted to
Assault Her.
MRS. RHEIN IS AN INVALID.

II the story told by Mrs. Ludweina
Rhein and her sister. Burga Liekner.
OF 2X East Ninety fourth street. Is true,
two patrolmen attached TO the East
Eighty-eighth street station are guilty
of one OF the worst outrages that has
ever been brought to the attention Of
the public.
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75c. Cloth.B ound
Books, i0c.

5000 Handsomely Cloth-Bound Books.
mbracing over $50 popn ar authors, pub
lished Al 75c. all to go at loo. per volume.
Fine Sets of Books. handsomely bound
in English library cloth and gold, printed
on fine PAPER. in large type:
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M1So DIEKNTt.
II II isn't true then the women are
champion falsifiers. But they have IA
reputation for honesty that renders any
sucn probability extremely remote.
ldrs. Rhein and her sister were ar
rested on Aug. "a. They were taken
to the. East Eighty-elghth street
station and locked up. The following
day they wsre arreigned before Justice
Taintor IN the Harlem Police Court.
Patroimen Robert G. Wildenauer and
eS>b9rick Carson, OF the Twenty seventh
Precinct. appeared as the ;ompliinants.
Mrs. Rhein was charged with conducting
a disorderly house. and Miss Liekner
with having violated the Excise law by
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was carried on In German, neither my
self nor my sister speaking English.
Wildenauer was the spokesman for the
two men.
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Mattresses.

(Main Floor.)
On Tuesday we continue our sale Of
mattress made under
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you wish; guaranteed to be as repre-
scented, at nearly half other dealers
prices: you can take advantage NOW Of
these extraordinary inducements by sim
ply selecting your mattresses and pay-
ing a small deposit; goods can be deliv-
cred and paid for when wanted.
Full size Excelsior Mattress, sold TX
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for A.B eaoh, for. .................. VsLV
Our improved Sanitary Fibre
Mattress. made Of medicated
fibre, with soft top, covered with
best A C. A. ticking, highly rec ~
commended by physicians.........V, W
Short-hair Mattress. covered with
best A. c. A. ticking. sold else uR
where at 5000, for...............f sJV
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

Could the Populists not find man in
Gunn;son, Delta or Mesa counties to
run for state senator who is citizen of
the district? We suppose not, as they
had to Nominate W. NJ. Fulton of Arapa-
hoe county. for that office.
Fulton is not and has
not been resident of Gunnison county
for number of years, and his family is
now living in Denver. he was nomi-
mated for representative in 1892 and
again for mayor OF Pitzin in 1898. but
was compelled to withdraw both times
for the reason that his home was in
Denver|Gunnison Tribune.
What is worse, his name appears on
the Denver Directory as VIM. NJ. Full
ton, 1867 Vine street, and his wife is
registered TO vote from that place.
The last senator from this district was
Smith. who proved TO net be a resident
in good faith. and at the last session We
had no representative on the floor of the
senate. Let us elect Judge King and
have citizen of the district represent
us for once.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

The Second Hand Store has been re-
moved to the corner Of Main and Fifth
streets. II you want to buy a new or
old stove go to the Second Hand Store;
Furniture, new and second hand: also
Hardware. new and old. Can furnish
nails, spikes. traps and butt hinges.
Tinware, new and second hand; odds
and ends OF every description. These
goods must be sold to make room and
get money to buy more. Bring in your
second hand goods. We will buy or sell
on commission. Don't let any thing lay
around and rust out, bring them to the
Second Hand Man" and get something
out OF them. and give him chance to
benefit some others not so fortunate as
to have all they need. Come seller and
buyer, come one come all TO the
SECOND HAND MAN" -
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

The spacious residence of Mrs. j. Gill
lett at the corner of Fifth and d streets.
was the scene of a very pleasant social
event last Thursday afternoon and eve
ming As Mrs, Gillett and family ex-
pect to leave Monday for their future
home in Delta. farewell party was ten
dered number OF their friends by Mrs.
Gillett and Mrs. Whitehurst. =
The rooms. which were fra
grant with flowers, were thronged with
the company the entire afternoon and
well on into the evening. Refreshments
were served, and the recipients of Mrs.
Gillett's hospitality were profuse in their
expressions of regret at the contemplated
early departure OF herself and family.
They have been prominent and highly
thought of members of Salida social cir
cles, and all cannot but regret to see
them leave. What will be Salida's loss.
however, will be Delta's gain.-ISalida
Mail.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

This community will be panied to
learn OF the death OF the wife of Rev. n
+. Hoyt. who will be remembered as a
former pastor of the Baptist church OF
this place, but now pastor Of church
in East Oakland, Calf. Mrs. Hoyt was
considered as improving in health, bu,
was taken i'll quite suddenly, and for
two or three days grew rapidly worse
until death came to her relief Friday
morning, Sept 2sth. Her many friends
in Delta will join with the family circle
in mourning the loss Of one whom to
know was to love.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

This Linimout is different in compo-
siiion from any other liniment on the
market. 1t is scientific discovery
which results in it being the most pene-
trating Liniment ever known. There
are numerous white limitations, which
may be recommended because they pay
the seller a great profit. Beware of
these. and demand Billiards. Snow Lini,
meat. 1t positively cures Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Spraius, Bruises. Wounds,
Cuts, Scistic and Infiammatory Rheu.
mat;sm, Burns, Scalds. Sore Feet, Con
tracted Muscles, Stiff Joints, Old Sore
Pain in Back, Barb Wire Cuts, Sore
Chest or Throat, and is especially bene
fetal in Paralysis. Sold by Delta Phar
macy.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

Mrs. N. Wright, mother of q. L.
Wright. and Robert Wright and Miss
Katie Wright, brother and sister OF our
hustling commission merchant, arrived
last Thursday overland from the Black
Hills by way OF Larimie, Wyo. They
had travelled nearly 1000 miles by wa
gon. coming over the Grand mesa. They
will remain permanently.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

The so-called Peoples Champion is
now very in6ustriously telling the wo-
men that they should look up the moral
record of Republican candidates before
they vote. The ladies will do that, rest
assured, dear brother, and they will not
overlook the Pop candidates either, es.
pecially W, NJ. Fulton. whose record in
Gunnison county, as elsewhere. is hardly
as pure as the sparkling water His
moral standing in this community will
not bear close inspection. and this will
be proven to the voters before the cam,
paign is over.-{Gunnison Tribune.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

Our popular candidate for senator at
this falls election is one of the old set
tiers of this Western Slope. He is with
out doubt the best qualified man for the
position in our district.
Judge King was born on farm in
Illinois February II, 1857. At 19 he be-
gan teaching school. He received col
legiate education, and graduated from
the Union Law school in Chicago, and
was admitted to the bar before the su-
preme court of that state in 1882. He
at once came to Colorado, first settling
in Gunnison. but removed to Delta in
1888. He served two terms as county
judge, and been county and city attor-
ney for several years.
He has always taken deep interest
in school and church work, and will re,
ceive the unanimous vote OF all persons
engaged in educational and religious
work.
He was married in December 1884
and he and his wife have resided here
ever since. His home is in the district
and his interests are here. His oppo-
nent lives in Denver at 1867 Vine ST.
The Judge thoroughly understands
the needs of this portion of Colorado,
and is capable of looking after our in
terests on the floor of the senate. He
certainly will be elected by large ma,
lority.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

/ Norton & Clack had their monthly
runaway yesterday, and it is perfectly
cafe to ride with them the balance Of
Ot:tober. Judge Robertson was tho
only person hurt, and he would not have
been IL his legs had been shorter. When
he was tipped out his toes caught on a
telegraph wire, and his shins struck the
depot roof.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

II. Wilson. Dslta's hustling plumber.
now has sewer Pipe strung along the
sidewalk in front Of his place. He is
ready to take contracts to conduct wa
ter any where, and is studying nights on
a scheme to conduct some OF our ozone
air to the people in the moon.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

Are you Bilious. Constipated or trou-
bled with Jaundice, Sick Headache, Bad
Taste in Mouth, Foul Breath, Coated
Tongue, Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Hot Dry
Skin, Pain in Back and between the
shoulders, Chills and Fever, etc. II you
have any of these symptoms your Liver
is out of order. and your blood is slowly
being poisoned. because your Liver does
not act properly. HERsISE will cure any
disorder of the Liver, Stomach or Bowels
1t has no equal as Liver Medicine
Price 10 cents. Free trial bottles at The
Delta Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

King will be overwhelmingly elected
Senator from this district. We do not
necd any Denver man to represent the
people Of this district. There is but lit
tie consistency in having Denver man
sitting in his fine residence and looking
after our interests here on the Western
Slope. Let US elect man who has his
home with our people. His heart would
be In his work.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

The Montrose Enterprise every few
weeks makes fun Of the mustache worn
by the editor of this paper. We have
not had the advantages of the mineral
baths which have been So invigorating
to Brother kcppin. This accounts for
our youthful appearance. If further
slurs are cast, we will shave. and let our
bright assistant, Brother Potter. raise
the whiskers.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

Last week we received the first issue
Of the ouray Herald. by E. c. Bacon.
Bro. Bacon lie ahaking up the Populist
bones in elegant shape. and is giving
them Republican gospel straight. Sue
cces Bro. Bacon.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

San Miguel citizens have given John
Bell the name OF "Lehi' Bell, owing to
the ignorance he displayed in Mont
rose speech when he told the audience
about what MIR. Lehi" had said about
thu Utah sugar factory. There is a town
named Lehi where the sugar plant is,
and our cougressman's display of ignor.
ancc was lamentable.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

Mr.. T. E. Wiley, 146 Chambers St,
New York City, says that Ayers Sarsa-
parilla cured him of dry and scaly
humor, from which he had suffered in
tolerably. He adds: Il have not now
4 blemish on my body. and my cure is
wholly due to Ayers Sarsaparilla'
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

At tho meeting hold last Monday eve
ming to consider the question OF getting
tho water from the Gunnison river into
the Uncompahgre valley, tho report Of
the preliminary survey waA read. It is
estimated the cost will be about $780,
600 +. G. Louzon, Herman Pear and
Clarence Brown wcrc appointed COM
mittce Of three to meet like commit.
tee from Montrose county 10 take action
for permanent organization.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03
II yOu want n loan OF your ranch
don't fail to call Ou
Geo. stephan. p. 4 VI. Bank.

The performance given at the opera
house by Miss May Howard" was of
very mysterious character-a Ia spirit
ualisn. The performers make no claim
70 being spiritualists. OF course. tho
performance is trickery, but really the
most mysterious We have ever seen.
They invite the closest inspection.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing described shares o: stock in the
Rustler Ditch Co., or SO much thereof
as may be necessary, will be sold at Pub
lic auction at the front door of the court
house. ct Delta, Colo, on Saturday, Nov
ember 3, 1894. at ten o'clock a. m, to the
highest bidder for cash for the payment
of delinquent assessments, cost Of ad-
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

The formula of Ayers Sarsaparilla is
well known to the medical profession,
and universally approved. The reputa.
ton of the firm guarantees excellence
and uniformity in the medicine, and the
worlds experience for nearly half cen
tury has fully demonstrated its value.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03
Guuuixoo Prs.b,tery.

The Gunnison Presbytery opened its
session last evening at the Presbyterian
church with good congregation.
The several visiting ministers in at
tendance are, Rev. Braydon. Aspen: Rev.
PoveIsoa. Grand Junction; Rev. Fuller.
Lake City; Rev. Evans, Salida: also
Elder Harris of Oursy. \ good meet
ing is expected.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03
Died.

John Parnell, OF Surface Creek.
Sunday. September 80, 1891. of typoid
fever. aged is years.
His father and two brothers are also
sick with the same fever.
The Delta independent., 1894-10-03

Over 10000 people visited Conon City
Fruit Day. and thore was plenty OF free
fruit for all. The affair was such mark
cd succees that IL has been decided to
repsat Il next year about the Goth of
September, when preparations will be
made for at least 5000 visitors.