Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-09

all the evidence it is possible to adj
init in an inquest should be set aside
by another investigation. l believe
now there is enough evidence at
hand to show that Fred kuschmanu
did not meet his death by accident,
but was murdered by Henry Bastian.
At least every body is satisfied such
is the case"
1t may be added that the only
person, SO far as The ARGUS knows,
who does not think kuschmann was
murdered is Carrie Bastian, unless
she has changed her mind since her
last visit to Rock Island, when she
stated her conviction that Kusch-
maun's death was due to accident.
Under these circumstances it veill be
important to have Carries Bastian's
testimony before the coroner's jury,
for at the first inquest Henry Bastian
was the only one OF the family who
testified.
Coroner Halves stated this after
| noon that he could see nothing to be
gained by another inquest and had
so informed Mr.. Kuschmann. Mr..
Halves admitted, though, that it was
now taken for granted that kusch-
mann was murdered, whereas the
original verdict sustains the theory
of accident. Mr.. Kuschmarn is dis
posed. nevertheless, to insist upon
the reopening of the inquest.
Deputy Coroner Eckhart informed
Mr.. kuschmann this morning that
he would conduct the second inquest
without cent of cost to him or to
the county. so that the indications
are that the proceedings will be con-
Quoted over again and verdict
reached more in accord with the
facts as are now known to exist and
based upon testimony which it is
possible to introduce.
Investigations Suspended for the Present
Sheriff Hemenway this morning
called in his forces and suspended
Investigations for the present, as
owing to the water which ran into
the well in consequence of the snow
and rain of yesterday. no further
search could be made. The well
search should be pushed to the bot.
tenn, as this has always been regard.
ed as one Of the most important
places for investigation about the
farm. AS soon as the weather will
permit, it is believed the search will
be renewed.
In any event the search of the
farm ought not to stop here. Aside
from what the well may contain there
are many other places yet to be
looked into.
| Blood on the Clothes.
| 1t will be Iemembe red that in the
early part of the week q piece OF
clothing was found buried near the
side OF the barn. This cloth having
dried out now bears the stains of hu.
man blood.
II. S. Myers this afternoon leased
the farm of J. d. Means and will at.
tempt to conduct it into a dime mu.
scum hereafter, charging an admis-
sion fee OF 10 cents to all who go on
and warning all who do not produce
the necessary dime to keep out.
Seeking to Cause Undue Sensation.
L uC utspOSltlou Nv OUe
or two of the tri-city newspapers at
this late day to create undue sensa.
tions in connection with develop
ments at the Bastian farm is I'M.
worthy. Not since the beg inning oil
the investigations--in which for a
long time it was exclusive-has THE
ARGUS given out particle of informa-
l fInn wit hnnf tho Cot
tigation. and in time of public ex-
element, such as the disclosures
have created, it is not becoming in
newspaper to either deceive or ex.
aggerate. The public wants the facts,
or as near the facts as diligence will
insure. and those who have been
served with reliable information
ought not to be deluded by dream and
fancies. The story of the Bastian
farm is horrible enough in its
true aspect. and no one can tell how
much more the future revelations
will make it. THE ARGUS has en-.
deavored to perform its duty and has
spared no effort. day or night, tt
give the true facts, nor will it cease
until every scintilla Of evidence bear
ing on the case has been produced
But it has not. nor will it indulge iu
visions or be swayed by idle theories
Numberless false rumors hav,
been run down, both in Rock IslanC
and in Black. Hawk township
Hardly day has passed but that
report has been put on wing, either
bearing on the present case or pas
circumstances, and every one o
these has been traced to the fountain
head and its authenticity or falsity
established. The truth is what tn,
people expect and that alone is VIVA
reputable newspaper is sup
posed to endeavor to publish