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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
NOT A BRIGHT RECORD.
Conflicting Stories Told About the
Alleged Sisters


County Attorney Nye has received
letter from the chief of police at
Des Moines, To-, stating that the two
women formerly lived in that city
and that they were looked upon as
belonging to the Matchmaking type
of the demi-monde.
Superintendent Smith returned
yesterday from ten days visit in
North Dakota. He has very little
to say about the case, beyond that
he thinks there were sufficient
grounds for making the arrest. He
says that the very day after Mrs.
Hawkins death, he received infor-
nation which led him to place two
men to work on the case, with in
structions to proceed with great eau
ton, and report all their findings to
the county attorney. Five or six
days later the insurance detectives
called on the chief, telling him of
their suspicious, only to find that it
was already being investigated.
The turpentine story, with which
Mrs. Perkins explains the first fire,
is discredited by a good many. Ex-
perimentS with the fluid have been
made by curious ones, which show
that it will not explode, and will
not ignite without actual contact
with the blaze.
rs Jesse Page, a compoSitor of the Jour
nal, was formerly a resident of Des
Moines, ard knew Perkins the de-
ceased husband of the accused, quite
well. Perkins died about five years
ago of consumption, leaving about
$1,000 insurance in some fraternal So
ciety. His recollection is that the two
women were not known as sisters.
There was a good deal Of talk at the
time of Perkins DEATH" he said, cover
the lack of feeling displayed by his
widow who went out on the
street nearly every evening with
the other woman, and had a very gay
time They seemed to get acquainted
with people very easily, though I never
NOTICED ,anything suspicious. except
the way Mrs. Perkins acted after her
husbands death"
Sterling Cross, the well-known livery
man, is very indignant at the insinu-
ations that Mrs. Perkins was not really
hurt at the time she was drawing
money from an accident insurance
company. 81 was driving past the old
market on Sixth street when Mrs.
Perkins fell from her bicycle" he said,
land l carried her to her home in my
rig. She had a very severe fall, and
her wounds were not only painful, but
dangerous. My wife and myself went
back often to call while she was con-
fined to the house, and we thought
very highly of both the ladies. Both
of them have been slandered grievous-
ly since this sensation came up. and
for one want to do my part to defend
them"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25

hut no examination was ever made.
Some three years ago Mrs. Perkins
created a sensation by shooting
burglar. who was trying to force an
entrance to her house, and she shot
him through the door with revolver.
1t was thought he was wounded. Blood
stains were found on the porch. AT
one time Mulvahin told Detective
johnson he feared his wife would Kill
him.
Laura Perkins was the wife OF
printer employed here, who also died
and left her considerable life lnsur-
ance. 1t is the impression of the OF
ficers here that before the money was
paid the insurance companies made an
investigation based on the suppos1t1on
that he was poisoned, but records here
do not show this to be the case. Both
women were bleached blondes. On the
insurance money they kept up spien-
did home for couple of years; had
horses and carriages; dressed in fash
ion, and were conspicuous figures on
the streets at all times. 1t has always
been the general belief here that both
were peculiar women.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
HUSBANDS INSURED.
Where the Two Women Got Mon
CIV for High Living.

eY for High LlS1nSs
DIES MONIES, To-, Aug. A.-Mrs.
Nora Perkins, lived ir Des MONIES
Lola Hawkins and her sister, Mrs.
three years ago, going from here to
MINNEAPOLIS, where Mrs. Hawkins,
then the divorced wife of w. E. Null
yahill was married to Hawkins, well
known business man. They returned
for a. short time afterward, but soon
left Several years ago w. E. Null
vabiIl was a clerk in the Office of
Roadmaster w. r. Lucas. of the
Rock Island, and later held position
under w. F. Lee, Lucas successor.
He was a handsome fellow and one
of the most popular men in the en-
ploy of the road He lived with his
wife and her sister, Mrs. Perkins, at
141 Grand avenue. His wife was con-
sidered one of the handsomest women
in the city She and her sister were
always well and stylishly dressed.
Three years ago Mulvahill told his
friends he feared his wife was not
true to him He was dependent and
drank heavily, losing his position for
this reason. Then his wife secured
divorce on the ground that her hus-
band was an habitual drunkard.
Before Mulvahill married the woman
she was the wife of a mail agent, who
died suddenly. The officers are unable
to give his name, but have written
to Mulvahill, who is in Pennington, on
his fathers farm, and hope to secure
his name. This mans death was SO
sudden that there was some gossip.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25

absolute ruler of the place in 1896
For forty-six years he managed his
little kingdom admirably; and dying,
he expressed the wish that the island
ers should be allowed to govern them
selves. The experiment proved sue
cessful, and Tavolara was declared a
repulic in 1856, while two years later
the state was formally recognized by
the Italian government. Its president
is elected for five years, and its public
officials give their services free Of
charge. Women have the privilege Of
voting as we'll as men.
On the island there is a peculiar
breed of wild goats whose jaws and
teeth are covered with a golden enamel.
It is believed that this is derived
from the water on the island, which
contains large quantity of mineral
matter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
MIR. HAWKINS INTERVIEWED.
Admits He Knew Little or Moth
ing of the Two Women.

Admits He Knew Little or Moth
ing of the Two Women.
Morton A. Hawkins, the last hus-
band of the dead woman, is a sales
man for A. NJ Pratt & Co. He is
given a good character by people
who know him. His appearance fully
bears out this reputation. He seems
to be straightforward, honest man,
somewhat unsophisticated. The
story which Mr.. Hawkins tells of his
relations to the dead woman and her
sister is rather more interesting from
the meagerness than the fullness OF
it's details. He said:
at first met the late Mrs. Hawkins
and Mrs. Perkins on Washington
avenue one evening about two years
ago. I was accompanied by gen.
tleman whose name L cannot recall
at present He introduced me to the
two women, one of whom he called
Mrs. Mulvehill, and the other Mrs.
Perkins. They had rooms on the
north side of Washington avenue,
between Nicollet and First evenue
south, where they were also board
ing. L called upon them frequently.
ard at the end of two months mar
ried Mrs Mulvehill. They told me
that they were Spanish, and came
from Des Moines, where Mrs. Null
vehill's first husband had died"
Mr.. Hawkins was pressed closely
to tell the circumstances Of their
marriage, but seemed very touchy
and uncommunicative ON this point.
Beyond the fact that they were mar
cate nothing.
1--WE went to housekeeping together"
he went on, eat 100 Royalston ave-
nue., and afterward on Western ave-
nue.. Mrs. Perkins lived with US, but
I never got along with her. I think
my wife would have been all right
if it had not been for Mrs. Perkins.
Finally I got suspicious of her, and
last September I was convinced that
she was not what she ought to be, and
so 1 left her. No, 1 won't say what
caused my suspicious, for I don't want
to say anything what I can't prove,
but I satisfied myself that she was
not right.
after 1 left her in September /
never saw her again. 1 saw Mrs.
Perkins on the street twice, but I have
never been near the house, and /
heard nothing of the charge of muir
der till 1 saw it in the papers. /
didn't know anything about their life
insurance, or anything else that will
throw any light on the case, so 1 in
tend to keep out of it. I have moth
ing to do with the prosecution, as
some people have charged, and haven't
seen lawyer OF a detective
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25

suffering no pain and only complained
or two blisters on her feet that hurt
her. She told me as plain as could
be that the lamp exploded and threw
the oil all over her. She was per-
feetly rational at the time
Why was she in no pain?''
AFTER burn there is always a
shock, that deadens the pain, and then
she had taken opiates.''
DR.. W. F. Nye, who conducted the
post-mortem after the accident had
proved fatal, was sworn
II examined the body, and verified
the statements regarding height, ETC..
Then I looked over the body, and
found the burns sufficient to cause
death. l made no other examinations
nothing closer. We were intending to
hold an inquest, but finally concluded
1t was unnecessary, and made our re-
port. The insurance companies did NOT
require anything further. The body
was feet AZ inches. That was ex-
actly as Mrs. Perkins gave it to me-"
The jury at this stage adjourned and
went out to the house.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
ECKELs FOR GOVERNOR.

Such Is Said 10 Be the Plan of Hi
nois Sound Money Men.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Aug. 24.-Dem-
ocratic leaders who have been quietly
digesting the reasons for the holding
of the recent sound money Democratic
conference in Chicago have at last
arrived at what they assume to be the
real purpose in calling that meeting
and effecting a permanent organiza-
ton, to be known as the Democratic
Literary Bureau of Illinois. The ex-
PLANTATION is short and simple, but it
means for governor in 1886 James II.
Eckels. 1t is stated on good authority
that Mr.. Ecl1els' name.was first quiet
" preached in connection with the
governorship during his visit TO the
state about two months ago. His re-
ception was marked by its enthusiasm,
and his neighbors at Ottawa were not
more demonstrative than were the peo-
pie in other parts of the state visited
by him. Mr.. EckelS' famous speech at
Detroit on the money question gave
him a national reputation, and when
he returned to his duties at Washing
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
1177''
HAY FEVER.

j. V. JORDAN. Elberon, N. j.,
writes: Il have tried s71s for Hay
Fever and have found it to be all that
you claim. 1t gave me immediate re-
lief. which all doctors have failed to
do In the last five years"
HERMAN MORSE, winooski. Vt,
victim of Hay Fever for years,
says: This year QS94) 1 was very
Ill with Hay Fever, and after two or
th-ee weeks suffering. a friend sent
me two walls of s77.' The use of
one and one half walls cured me com.
pletely. Before this, I never got re-
lief until frost came. 1 Will try it
next summer, you bet.'
MRS. EDWARD STRASSLE, West.
chester, n. Y, writes: Have been
troubled lately with Hay Fever. My
druggist got me a small bottle of
~ It has relieved me greatly.
You will oblige me by sending an
other bottle.''
Small bottle OF pleasant pellets-fts 70
vest pocket; sold by druggists, or sent prepa
upon receipt OF price. 25c. or five for 8. I
HI MPHREYS' MEDICINE CO., Ill and
William St., New York.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
FIFTEEN DEAD MEN
ApHOLESALE MURDER OF BAN
N0CKS BY CATTLEMEN RE
PORTED.
"RfE" SMITHS REVENGE.
HIS FATHER WAS KILLED BY IN
DIANS FIFTEEN YEARS
AGO.
"RYE" SMITHS REVENGE.
TROOPS PREPARING TO MARCH.
indians Approaching Diamond
Valley, the Scene OF the
Tragedy.

BURNS, Ore, Aug. PA courier
from Diamond Valley reports the
killing of fifteen Bannocks by cat
tlemen under the leadership Of Rye"
Smith. Smiths reason was revenge
for the murder of his father in 1878
in Diamond Valley.
There is great excitement in the
town and through the country.
Troop "a is in readiness to march
on short notice, and is awaiting or
ders from the county sheriff for au-
thority to act.
Indians are reported as approach
ing the town from the south, but
are believed to be friendly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
OLD WINES
Hidden Away Before AduIteratfon
Became IL Fine Art.
London Sketch.

London Sketch.
People scarcely realize how large an
amount of fine rare wines and spirits
lies hidden in old country hostelries
Outside London few people Gaze for
any but sweet wines, and, on this ac-
count, clarets and dry champagne of
great age and fine flavor are often to
be found. l know a small hotel whose
name wild horses shall not drag from
me, situated not many miles from one
side of the New Forest. l found my
self there once ON a fishing expedi-
typical innkeeper, whose red face
and extensive width betokened good
living. We talked about wine, and he
produced some Of the finest claret I
ever wish to taste. 1t had been in his
cellars as long as he remembered.
He also showed me some curiouSly
sealed bottles of Hollands, undeniably
old. A connoiSSeur would have taken
up his abode there for good, and would
have been well rewarded. 1 have made
very similar discoveries in Kent and
Sussex. All these wines probably be-
long to an age before adulteration be-
came a fine art, and long keeping has
made them perfect. Nobody among
the natives care for them, and Boni-
face usually keeps the supply for the
benefit of favored visitors from Lon
don. The spirits in towns and villages
on the seacoast were probably
struggled on shore in the days when
eXcisemen and SfnugglerS INDUCED in
hand-to-hand fights and lent roman
tic couleur locale to the South Of Eng
land that is sadly missing in these
prosaic- days. Nowadays the lodging
house keepers and divers unnamdDle
little wild fowl haunt proudly in the
regions of our native. lands forgotten
ATTEMPT at romance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
FROM ANARCHISTS.
INTERNAL ATTEMPT TO KILL,
BARON ROTHSCHILD IN HIS
PARIS BANK.

PARIS, Aug. PA serious attempt
has been made on the life of Baron
Alphonse d Rothschild a large and
heavy envelope was received at the
bank today, addressed to the baron,
and was opened by NJ. Zadkovitz,
confidential clerk OF the well-known
banker. Just as the clerk opened
the envelope it exploded with great
force, tearing his right eye out and
blowing off some of his fingers. The
police were hastily summoned, and
an investigation was Immediately
commenced. The remains of the
strange envelope We're picked up and
examined, with the result that the
police officers expressed the opinion
that the envelope was nothing more
than an internal machine. 1t con-
sisted Of pieces of cardboard tightly
bound together, and was quite bulky.
But there was nothing strange in it's
appearance, as peculiarly construct
ed packages of similar appearance
are frequently received at banks,
and are found to contain money or
valuable papers of various descrip-
tons. The cardboard envelope Of
this package, it is presumed, con-
tanned illuminate of mercury, so ar
ranged that when the outer cover
ing was torn open an explosion oc-
Cured.
NEVER CAME BY MAIL.
Tho 1,oIioa ox--,rocc c,,,.,o,.:eo 90 49,
fact that the package did not explode
when it was stamped in. the post
office, and they are therefore in
clined to believe that it is possible
it did not pass through the post
office at all, but was slipped into the
bank by the person or persons con-
nected with the plot, and was so
disguised as to give it all the ap-
pearance of having been properly
mailed. The detectives are work
ing on this theory, although several
other clues are being followed.
Upon one point the police seem to be
unanimous, and that is that the out
rage was the work of anarchists.
The bank itself was not dana ged, and
very little damage was done to the
private Office in which the explosion
occurred. The attention Of NJ. Zad-
kovitz was directed especially to
this letter because of the bulk of the
! package and the number of seals
used. He first laid it to one side,
thinking it to be a legal document
| of considerable Importance, and
planning to open it when he had COM
! pleted the daily mail. When he in
! serted the penknife into the cover of
] the package he found that the edge
of the knife caught on something,
/ since ascertained to be q string con-
cealed in the envelope. The act of
cutting this string exploded a cap,
which ignited the illuminate of mer-
curry. The police believe that the
construction of the internal ma
chine and the material employed re-
semble in many respects those sent
to the French deputies in 1891 in
boxes, made to appear like packages
of books.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF roLE-

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLE-
DO, LUCAS COUNTY, SIS.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath
that he is the senior partner of the
firm of F. J. CHENEY & CO., doing
business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of De-
cember, A. D. 1886.
|; fSeal1 A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. 7oc.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25

MI. I1OS1 ER SLaR M
Street, .Sioxx City. Ia,
writes " My wife was
troubled with female
weakness, and ulcers
of the uterus. She
had been doctorine
with every doctor Of
any good reputation,
and had spent lots of
money in hospitals,
but to no purpose.
She continued to get
worse. She was great
ly prejudiced against
patent medicines, but
as a last resort we
tried a bottle of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. We had
seen some of your
advertisements, and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
Career of the sisters.

Mrs. Perkins, in one of her state
ments, says: MY sister, now dead,
anG I, were born in Madrid, Spain, in
1876. We came to this country with
~ ar-t when twelve years old, and
lived in Tampa. Fla I met Hal Per-
kins at Tampa when but thirteen
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25

years old. and married him. Five years
later Mr.. Perkins died, leaving me
with one child, my son Frank. Two
years ago last spring my sister and 1
came to Minneapolis, where my sister
met Mortimer Hawkins, who was in
the employ of the Pratt Paper COM
pany. of this city, and they were mar
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
Necessary Precaut.oa.

National Hotel Reporter.
Custcmer-Bring me some lobster
salad and some cucumbers
Waiter bringing pen, ink and paperJ
-Piease write Your name and address
before you tackle that order
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
SOME OF HER CREW LOST.
San Francisco Brig Wrecked in
Alaskan WATERS

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.-The
news of the loss of an unknown San
francisco. brig in Alaskan waters
caused much speculation as to her
identity until it was conceded by her
owners that the lost vessel is the whal-
ing brig c.. w. H. Meyer, which left
here June 6 with a. cargo of ccal and
supplies for the McKenna steam whal-
erS and oIher vessels of the whaling
fleet. Her destination was the st.
Lawrence islands and Prince of Wales
island. Several of the crew went down
with her. The loss on the vessel and
cargo will amount to $4,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
A FfARD=WORKENG WOMAN

ulates and promotes all the natural f1nc-
tons and makes a new woman of her
Uterine debility, irregularity and in.
fammation are most often the cause of
the extreme nervousness and irritabi1ity
of some women-tI1e medicine to cure
it is the " Prescription " of DR.. Pierce.
All the aches, pains and weaknesses of
womanhood vanish where it is faith
fully employed. Dr.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is therefore just the uedi-
cine for young girls just entering wo-
manhood and for women at the critical
"change of life"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
They All DO If
Boston Herald.

Boston Herald
Why should there be such a terrible
commotion because a member. CT Lord
SalisDury's cabinet sells milk?
Lord Stafford mined for coal ard salt.
The Duke of Norfolk dealt in malt,
The Douglass in red herrings.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25

CUMBERLAND, Wis, Aug. A.-The
new city water tank, containing 2,2G0
barrels of water, mounted on tower
100 feet high. collapsed at noon today.
Two little Children were playing under
the tank when it gave way and were
swept several hundred feet. but not
killed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25

Mr. Cummings, west-side druggist, ad-
gised us to try bottle. We tried it with
The following results: The first bottle did
her so much good that we bought another.
and have continued until she has been cured
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
SMALL REPUBLIC.

Public officials Serve for Glory
and Women Can Vote.
Black and White
On the route from the Italian con-
tent to Caprera lies Tavolara, an is
land a mile wide, which has forty
five inhabitants. King Charles Albert,
of Piedmont, made Paul, the head of
the Bartoloni family, owner, king and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
DR.. pierce's Faverite Prescription
CURES THE WORST CASES.

IF No. 7oS Vest III
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25

Mr.. HOMER CLARK,
Street, Sioma- City, Ia,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-07-11
Nova Scotia Trip.

Nearly so have already taken accom-
modations for this most delightful trip,
starting on the early morning train
July 25. The Yarmouth boats are among
the very best sailing from Boston and
the steamship company have placed
the best of everything at the disposal
of this party, SO that no one could ever
go under more favorable conditions.
Mr.. Woodfall, who has the excursion
in charge, reports that they now intend
to send their New England agent along
to assist him in making everything as
pleasant as possible. With such ar
rangements there is every reason to pre-
dict that it will be "Red Letter Week"
for those who are fortunate enough to
take the trip. The management wishes
to state that if others wish to go they
will please notify them at once. Tickets
should be paid for at least one week be-
fore starting, so that they may know
the exact number TO provide for. 1t is
generally conceded that it is most rest
full and beneficial for those living in
land to get the salt air by a sea trip or a
stay in the immediate vicinity of old
ocean. On this excursion both are OBJ.
| taiued at very reasonable price, and
! the question naturally suggests Itself
eau any one ever ego abroadp under
more favorable conditions for change
health and pleasure than those going
at this time?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-07-11
A Sad Accident.

Monday afternoon about 5 CLOCK the
body of johnnie Barry, the uine year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Barry,
who live near Henry street extension,
was found on the bed of the Connecti-
cut under or 8 feet of water nearly
opposite the site of the old mill on
Rockingham street. 1t seems that the
boy and three small companions all
younger than himself were in bathing
and in some way, nobody seems to
know exactly how, Johnnie lost con-
troll of himself and went under. No
body seems TO have been very near and
the body had probably been under the
water an hour before the accident was
discovered. The other three boys
gathered up Johnne's clothes and
started for home quite unconcerned.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Bolles and one or
two friends saw the boys pass Mr..
Bolies' residence with the clothes and
this led to an investigation and dis
covery.
The funeral occurs this morning at
8 o'clock from st. Charles church.