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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
HORRORS HOLD
Bastian Farm Attracts a Sun
day Throng.
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE THERE.
Story of Another Missing
Man.
Hugh McCaffrey's Where
abouts Unknown.
THE DISCOVERIES OF TO-DAY.
Clothing Unearthed on the
Premises.
Adjoining Lands Being Ex-
plorcd.
Hugh McCaffrey's Where
abouts Unknown.
THE DISCOVERIES OF TO-DAY.
Clothing Unearthed on the
Premises.
Adjoining Lands Being Ex-
plorcd.

From the SUNNI; Of Mil creek
hill. approaching the Bastian farm,
there is stretched out before the eve
one OF the most romantic views Of
agricultural scenery that human Wis
ion ever Toasted upon. Rolling prai-
RTE. field and meadow .intcrmingle in
the panorama that extends in all di-
rections, while far OF fully mile
and-a-half to the southwes: on n com
handing elf is the house where
Henry Bastian lived. II is the only
distinct human habitation which j.
Is sight from this point. As one de-
scends the Hill and draws near TO the
gate TO the now notorious farm. just
this side Of VI II creek bridge, he can =
not fail To be- impressed with the ON
NOUS loneliness Of the surroundings.
The lane or road inside the Bastian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

premises hugs closely the banks of
Mill creek, which is foTded before the
ascent is made e. the grounds and
barn yard about the dwelling. There
Is no place from the time MIL creek
hill is left until the Bastian home Is
reached where those approaching
cannot he seen from the elevations
on which the homestead / sbuilt.
IL is the ideal retreat Of the bril-
gand.
Something ofan idea OF the peculiar
ity of the surroundings was given in
TIE ARGUs Of March ia an account
OF visit by Argus representatives
TO Bastian the previous day to learn
what he knew OF John Lauder bach,
the mystery concerning whose dis
appearance had been developed n
couple Of days previous by THE
ArGus in its pursuit Of clues fixing
the cause OF kuschmaun's death.
IL will be remembered that Bastian
was interviewed that day with refer
cnoe 90 the cap found near the old
distiilcry NJ Milan and he gave 40 in.
coherent and cvasive theory as to
whether 10 was kuschmann's or not
and n to how il got TO where 1t was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
well. suppose that will have to
Ordered to Pass the Eaf.

4
Then the gentleman with the shoot
ing irons instructed Mr.. Cash to
pass the hat himself. He obeycd
and he, DR.. G.. +. Barth, -. T..
Noft.ker and Capt. w. II. Whistler
Clipped in 81 apiece. The collec-
tor was told to en- pity the hat on a
chair. He did so. Then the stranger
politely walked over to tie chair,
gathered up the money and going TIC
the door. said pleasantly; II thank
you gentieman; good night" And
he di-appeared into the darkness.
The furoTe the visitation OF such
an armed individual caused among
the ladies present can easily be i'm
agined. One Of the ladies attempted
TO make her escape through the back
door, when she was commanded al
the point OF a revolver to remain
quiet. And she did. 1t is said there
was another masked man on guard at
the rear Of the house
Oh course it was all q cash trans.
action Some have been curiou:
enough to brand the affair as a huge
joke. But those undergoing the ex-
Perieuce say nay-emphatically nay.
When the stranger first entered
| the house some thought huge joke
was being attempted by neighbor.
But the more they think of the mat
ter he more serious it becomes. At
any rate il was an audacious. and
dastardly affair in all respects. In
deed 1t had serious effect on q
number of the ladies present.
Three of the gentlemen present were
seen today and all are of the opinion
that it was deliberate and premedi-
tated holdup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
NO CHANGE IN OPINION.
Teachers Feel They Always have
Toward Sup,. Ament.

Teachers Feel as They Always Rave
Toward Supf- Ament.
Th e fact that little has been said
either way concerning Rock Islands
learned superintendent of schools,
j. E. Ament, of late has led to the
circulation of report emanating
from some source that all opposition
to the superintendent had subsidized
in Rock Island and that teachers for
merly opposed to him had now ac-
knowledged that they bad been in
error and that his ways. which
passed mems understanding ct first
were now accepted as all wise. The
impression thus created has caused
number of the teachers to not only
repudiate it positively, but 10 re-
affirm their previously expressed
discomfort over the way they are
governed. 1t comes from good au.
thority, too, that the attempt has
been made to produce d popular
sentiment in Rock Island to offset
that on the part OF the teachers, the
argument being that Mr.. Ament is
unpopular with the teachers simply
because he introduced new methods
of discipline and forced them to do
their duty.
THE ARGUS mas always had q
higher estimate of the corps OF
teachers of the Rock Island schools
than to regard more rigid method OF
discipline than was for years the rule
here, essential to good school govern
ment. and the high opinion it il
proud to hold of the teachers as q
whole is not lessened by the fact
ii at those-if there are such-who
might be least apt to stand the test
OF absolute merit are among those
most devoted to the new suPerin-
tendent.
1t is not unlikely, however, tina,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
NERVYM ASKEDMAN
Holds Up an Eighth Avenue
Household.
FLASHES TWO UGLY REVoLVERs

AID Demands $40 Apiece of the -Four
Gentlemen Present bat Finally Com.
promises on Smaller Contributions-Sx
citing Finale to Reception.
George ". Cash notified the police
shortly before midnight Saturday
that most daring robbery had been
perpetrated at his residence at 1914
Eighth avenue BY a masked man
armed with two bu.nished convin.
GERS. But the intruder only received
81 for his trouble.
Mr.. aad Mrs Cab had entertained
a number CT the ladies' and gentle
raising funds for the erection of the
present Methodist church on Nine.
teenth street liz view of the presence
in the city Of Rev. and Mrs. G. W
Cue. The company had dispersed
with the exception OF a few when
Capt. w. II. Whistler entered toe
front door TO call for Mrs. Whistler to
accompany her home. According tc
Mr.. Cash's story masked man fol.
lowed closely after Mr.. Whistler.
Sizing up his audience the intruder
pulled two Tevolvers.
Gentlemen" he cody began,
this means business"
Well, what do you want?" an.
swered Mr. Cash.
"Oh, about SO apiece"
Il have not that amount" replied
Mr.. Cash. "but can give you 81"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

FRITZ KREISsEN. men in Rock Island
relates an experience he had with
Bastian not year ago. This gentle
man was out driving with his wife
one Sunday and incidentally was
looking up stock. He stopped at
the Bastian farm aud a cordial re-
cepticn was offered by Bastian, who
exhibited his marketable stock, when
a proposition was made looking to a
sale. Bastian quickly replied, ''you
will have to come some other day.
| never DO business on sunday" bas-
tan in conversation at The ARGUS
Office after the killing Of kuschmaDn
stated ihat he was y regular attend
ent at the ". f. church at Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
Davenport Remains Democratic.

AZ the city election in pavenpor,
Saturday the democrats swept every
thing with one of their old fashioned
victories. Henry Voilmer was re.
elected mayor by 1857 over II. Bird
sell. n. {. Martin clerk by l 19l over
Leo Schumacher. l.. A. Rick treas.
urer ny 1924 over ID. Ii. Stuhr. and
Fred G. Naeye assessor by 1850 over
J. 5. Altman. The democrats also
elected four out of six aldermen.
The proposition to approve the gas
franchise to Walsh Bros. carried by
l.S6s me- jority while the park tax
was adopted by 927 majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

the attempt to force public express
sion will be quite successful. though
altogether of different effect it may
be than was calculated. The ARGUS
has not sought to do MIR. Ament an
injustice. and because it has not con-
tinued to critisise him, finds the
same explanation in the occasion for
such reference as it has made-it
thinks more of the school system
than it does of its uperintendent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
Black Silks.

5 pieces 30-inch Lyons dyes black
japanese Silks, value Csc, 1T 4tc.
10 pieces brocade India. much in
demand for skirts, always Sc yard
this time we say soc.
II pieces 24-inch Saline fringed
Gros Grains and Indias, handsome
large scroll and floral designs. actual
value SLIP, now zoe.
27-inch black Skirting Taffeta, the
sl.25 quality. at only Csc.
Satin Duchesse, Sl.25 value. also
Satin Marvelieu same value. three
pieces each, while they last only 79c
a yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

1t will be to your interest to wait
for the opening of A. Kipp & Son,
Tuesday, April Z. On thai day we
offer special prices to each customer
to bring two or three men who have
never tried our tailoring at saving
prices. Can we do it? Yes, because
those two or three customers will
bring US others. 50 pleased will they
be with our made-to-order garments,
from up to date goods at small prof
its. Don't forget the location. It's
in Hurst's new block, 32S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
Schneider. Vote.

Rock ISLAND, April editor
ARGUS: Will you please state how
Aid. Schneider voted in the councii
on the Sunday saloon closing ordi-
nance? CITIZEN.
Schneider originally voted to re-
peal the Sunday elosiBg ordinance
but he afterwsrd voted to restore the
ordinance, closing the saloons Sun
day. He is recorded on both sides of
the question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

age, and a native of Ireland and pre-
vious to going to Bastian three years
ago he had worked for farmer near
Reynolds. He was 4 heavy-set man
of light complexion and is said to
have money in the old country. He
was industrious aud frugal and dis
appeared from the lonely farm just
as did the many others. for whom
search IS now being made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
Capes. Jackets.

The special exhibit at our store
last Friday and Saturday by large
manufacturer CT Coats. Capes and
Jackets was great success. We ex-
pect this week lot of Velvet and
Silk Capes ordered early in March.
Tney have been lost somewhere on
the road When they arrive they
viii be slaughtered. Look out for
further notice. Velvet Capes should
be So; we shall sell them for 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

found. But when Bastian was asked
what he knew about Lauderbach be
referred TO what The ARGUS had
said concerning him and replied:
"He did not disappear. and there
was no mystery about it and, by the
way, ! would like that corrected"
Pressed further for particulars con-
corning Lsuderbach Bastian said
after some besitancy that his full
name was John Lauder ZACH, that he
had worked for him 4 year. coming
in search Of employment. as farm
hands usually do; that he was
stranger and hal no relatives or
friends hereabout; that he left about
the middle OF March a year ago, and
Bastiau stated positively tina. he had
driven him to Rock Island, when he
left him at depot here to - to
Omaha. whence he knew be had
gone to Montana. It was this con-
versation together with what TIE
ARGUS learned from Peter Grsmpp a
short time after that confirmed its
belief that Lauderbach had persisted
on the Bastian farm. as has been
demonstrated since with such start
ling couc!usiveness. developing as il
has, too, that while Bastian sat in his
kitchen surrounded by friends and
relatives that afternoon, and assured
The ARGUS representatives that he
had brought Lauder bach TO Rock Isl
and and started him on his way 70
Montana. in the very shadow of the
house the remains of his victim were
Wondering in the shallow grave Into
which he had been cast then after
cruelty butchering him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
MCCABE'S
Towels.

towels.
Bath Towels &c, Sc. &c, 8.
Brown Turkish Towels &c.
Brown and bleached Sc.
Brown, extra Z.
Unbleached. Sc inches long. Sc.
Bleached Sc inches long, at &c or 81
a dozen.
Double twist 12Ic.
Both bleaehed and brown, 22xiS,
at l5c. Others would ask you Csc
for them.
The largest there is. 25x52 inches.
(notice the size) brown or bleached
only 25c. worth fully double.
busters and wash cloths, at 3, 4
and 5c-you have paid more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
Silks. Silks.

For one week beginning today we
inaugurate a sale of Silks before
which all competition fades.
You have seen our Silk department
grow. You have seen our Dress
Goods department grow from very
small beginning to its present
enormous proportions-the largest
in this section-and it is still grow
ing. You have often wondered at
the crowds around our Silk counters.
This week your wonder will be in
creased-additional cause fer won
der.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
W hen Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent, or bust
ness. take On every trip bottle of
Syrup OF Pigs, as it aots most pleas
antiy and eiIectually on the Kidneys.
liver and bowels. preventing fevers.
headaches. and other forms of sick
ness For sale in so cent aud 81 bot
ties by all leading druggists. Man
ufactured by the California Fig
Syrup company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

Burtis opera house. April .; Turn
er opera house. April 5 and -.
"Sylves,er" comic opera by Theo-
dore X. Reese. Tickets for sale in
Rock Island by John Martens, 1904
Third avenue, and Bowlby's music
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
Mattings.

Chinese and Japanese Mattings.
new and special patterns coming in
this week, at our well known lowest
of prices. Remember eur Rugs and
Lace Curtains are also on this floor
right near the mattings. and here
also we have many rare bargai ms
which we havn't space to describe.
We simply ask you 10 look at them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

the most dreaded
fears are realized,
tells Of how Bias
tian impressed
upon him bis relig-
ious inclinations
and rebukei him
for not keeping the
Sa bbath, as he did
by abstsioing from
work as far as pos
sible. a gentle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
UUNDEEDsyIsIC THE BisrIaN FARM.

Curiosity Prompts n Continuous rhrons of
People to Black Hawk.
Hundreds OF people visited tae
Black Hawk farm Yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

viled the casket ami also the lot in
Chippiaunock. SO that the body,
sad and terrible as had been Lauder
bach's fate and although neglected
FOR year. will rest forever in the
beautiful cemetery and not in potters'
field
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
DUG Up MORE CLOTHES.
Coat, Pants and jacket Discovered z
day.

u
day.
This morning the investigation Of
the premises was resumed, two plows
being set to work. Close 10 where
Lauderbach's remains were found,
but deeper down, the workmer came
upon a coat. pair of pants and =
jacket. but this was all that was un-
earthed up to O'Clock today. the
search of a portion of the McLaugh-
lin farm ad joining the Bastian estate
.as begun this morning. but nothing
was found but deserted house and it
was explored without result.
An Cnfounded Report.
& report for which there is not the
slightest foundation gained circula-
tioa today to the effect that Carrie
Bastian had suicided at Geneseo.
THE ARGUS learned from Geneseo
this af ernoon that there was 10
truth in the report whatever, the
correspondent stating: II nst
talked with Carrie Bastian."
Lauderbach's FuneraI.
The remains of John Lauderbach
were buried in Chippiannock this
morning. The las. mass for the
dead. which Bastian had denied all
his victims, was conducted by Rev.
DIR. G. \. +. Selle. of the German
Lutheran church, at the rooms of
Undertaken Knox. Mr.. Knox pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
wAq a PIOCs VILLAIN.

HastIan Would Not Transact Business
Sunday.
Stories of Bastian's protested pietv
are now coming to light. A friend
of Fritz kreinseu. whose remains are
still unearthed, but are believed 10
be -nmew here on the fam. unless
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
Colored Silks.

25 pieces changeant Chameleon and
Warp Printed Taffetas. values Csc
and 75c, at only 42!c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06

prompea by curiosity, aod all were
impressed with the wildness and
ordinary solitude of the surround
ings. The througs were naturally
surprised to find the gates in posses
sion Of j. ID. Means, who demanded
10 cents admission to the grounds on
the part of all persons entering.
This did not deter the people from
flooding in. however, and while they
considered the proceedings pecu-
liar one. they for the most part put
up nevertheless. Sheriff Hemenwav
was highly indignant when he
learned of what had been done. and
was at fret disposed to blame
Mcssrs. Gordon Il Bowman. the real
estate agents in charge of the farm,
but upon closer Investigation he
learned that j. ID. Means hal leased
the property yesterday and the i'm
position was charged Die entirely TO
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-06
Talk of Another Missing Man.

There is talk in Black Hawk town
snip now of another missing man 10
Basiian's employ. His name was
Hugh McCaffrey. He was % years OF
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-01-15
HEROES OF FORT RIDGELY.
The Revised List as Will be Inscribed OF
f. the Monument.

e After great labor, the Fort Ridgely
monument commission has collected an
approximately correct and full ist of
names of the defenders of the fon Sur
ing the siege Of 1862, to be inscribed on
the monument. These names have been
collected through the most reliable,
sources available, but. the committee
deems It prudent to publish them. in the
Lending newspapers in order that they
may receive the criticism of the public.
It invites any suggestions regarding the
following lists, as to the accuracy of
spelling,ad EDITIONS or omissions Of names,
or any other matter that may aid in the
historical accuracy Of the record. Ad.
dress all communications to Charles E.
sFlandreau, chairman Of the Fort Ridgely
monument committee, New York Life
building, ST. Paul, MINI. The committee
will suspend action for one week from
today.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-01-15
Council Proceedings,

A regular meeting of the city council
was held on Tuesday evening, with all
members present, and President Kloss-
ner in the chair. The minutes of the
regular meeting of Dec. and adjourned
meeting of Dec. we're read and ap-
proved.
A. Carlson appeared before the coun-
Gil and petitioned the same to abate the
license he had to pay for selling his
goods at auction. After a lengthy dis
custom, the matter was, on motion, laid
on the table.
On motion of Alderman Boesch, it was
resolved that che city attorney be in
structed to appear for and in behalf of
the. city, in the matter of the application
of the Minneapolis, New Ulm e South
western R'y Co., for the appointment of
commissioners to condemn Park lands
in the city of New Ulm, and that he be
instructed to oppose the condemnation
of more than is actually necessary for
the use of said Minneapolis, New Ulm. &
Southwestern R'y Co. in crossing the
South German Park with single track.
The council then took up Ordinance
: No. a., laid over from last meeting. At
ter careful consideration, the same was
laid over until next meeting.
A petition of Chas. Stuebe and othels
relating to abatement of butchersnop Ii
cense ana the repeating of the ordinance
relating thereto, was presented, read and
after lengthy discussion, was, on mo-
ton, laid on the table.
On motion of Alderman Boesch, the
following resolution was adopted.
h. Whereas, under and by virtue of an
agreement entered into by and between
the city of New Ulm and the board of
county commissioners of Brown county,
bearing date July 9Th, 1889, the upper
story of the Jail building located on the
Court House square in the city of New
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-01-15
GENUINE CARNIVAL,
The Citizens Take Hold and Render the
Movement an Assured Success.
Ice Palace, Toboggan Slides, Fire Works,
Parades and the Like.
A Real "Boreal1s Rex" Fire King and
Lord Chancellor.

Some weeks ago Julius Berndt con-
ceived the idea of having carnival cele-
bration in New Ulm and as an annex
thereto an ice palace that would really
prove drawing card for the rest of the
winter season. The idea did not create
much enthusiasm at first, but it only re-
quired little urging to get the business
men interested.
According a meeting was held on
Thursday evening at which the matter
was thoroughly discussed and an organ
ization effected as follows: President,
Robert Loheyde; secretary; Jos. Groeb-
ner; treasurer, J. B. Arnold.
A number of business men were named
as directors and second meeting held
at which committeeships were assigned
as follows: .
Programme: Robert Loheyde, chair.
man, Hugo Fischer, Hubert Manderfeld,
Chas. Stengel, Andrew j. Eckstein. and
Otto Schell. -
Parades: VIM. Brust, chairman, Theo,
Crone, Chas. Hauenstein, Fred Pfaender
and Frank Burg Jr.
Printing and Advertising: F.. w.
johnson, chairman, G. w. H. Heideman
and Geo. Graft.
Building and Construction: Julius
Berndt, chairman, Henry Frenzel and
Leonard Haeberle.
Music: JOS Sattler, chairman, Chas.
Toberer, Geo. Graft and w. Ebner.
Revenue: H. Rudolph, chairman,
Chas. Stuebe, Hy. Frenzel, B. Reinhart,
John Kretsch and Jos. Groebner.
The ice palace will be 42 by sc feet
in dimensions and will possess architec-
tural beauty that will surely please.
Blue prints are out, showing different
views of the structure and badges will
soon be printed bearing a miniature cut
thereof.
The carnival celebration will include
fireworks. skating, masked performances
at the palace, toboggan slides, industrial
parades and various other drawing at
fractions.
1t is intended to have the opening day
on February 4th, the same day of the
great masquerade at Turner Hall, and
the event will be heralded with a brilli-
ant and unique industrial parade. A
carnival parade will also be given on
the 18th of February.
Excursion rates from east and west
will be arranged for the principal days.