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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10
NO TIME TO STOP.
investigation at Bastian Farm
Should Not Cease.
MUCH WORK YET TO BE DONE

The Depth CT the Mysterious Well Not
Yet Explored-Ihe Sheriff and the Sup
posed Lessee-rhe Koschmznn Inquest
Further Discussed.
The suspense which now attends
the investigation of the Bast!au
farm, fraught as it has been with
startling revelations, can only be re-
lieved by a complete and thorough
Job, both az to the search Of the prem
ises and the past inquests. Inas-
much as the county has taken the
matter up, with disclosures at every
step which have warranted such a
move, it should not suspend its eff
forts until it has probed the case to
the bottom. 1t was TIE ARGUS which
persistently urged the investigation
OF the farm long before the public
mind had other than suspicion, much
less conviction, that there was any
thing wrong there. With the same
earnestness and with The same desire
that the facts be known, io insists
that the investigations do not cease
here, either AZ the farm or as regards
the reopening of the Kuschmanu in
quest. AS soon as the weather will
permit the sheriff proposes to go
further into the depths OF the myster-
Gus well. What hidden secrets it
may or may not contain is of the
greatest importance, but the belief
has been all along that it will in
due time disclose further proof of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10
the coroner's consent, and this is I'M
questionably the proper course.
The Dime Museum Fake.


The Dime Museum Fake.
The lease Of the grounds by iudi-
viduals for the purpose of charging
admission to the curious with q
warning to the public to beware Of
trespass is an indication Of how cir
cumstances such as at present may
be taken advantage of. The public
naturally feels great interestin the
place now, but perhaps not SO much
in seeing it as in knowing the extent
of the horrors which have been dis
covered there.
Sheriff Hemenway should permit
nothing to arise to create farce at
this time, and until such time as the
investigation is resumed some one
representing the sheriff ought to be
kept or the grounds, MIR. Meyers to
the contrary notwithstanding. The
state has proper authority over the
farm and il is to be hoped will con-
tiRue to exercise it until it is satisfied
that there is no occasion for further
search.
An Argos representative who went
to the farm today found the prem
ises even presenting more the ap-
pearance of devastation as a result
OF the storm than has before been
the case. The well is full to the top
with water, and the cistern is com
ple.ely caved in. The grounds are
washed until there no evidence OF
the overhauling they have recen tly
had. Mill creek has risen until it is
almost impossible to ford it on the
farm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10
COLE is COMMITTED.

Gov. Aitgeid Reduces the Sentence OF q
Rock Island Convict.
The following dispatch was re-
ceived by THE ARGUS this afternoon.
SPRINGFIELD. April 10.-Gov. Alt
geld has commu.ed the Cole sentence
from six 10 two wears.
WILLIAM MCENIRY.
Charles Cole, together with Jack
harris and Jack Wilson. was sent to
Joliet Sept IA. 1894. for six years
each foT burglarizing Aid. c. W.
Toss residence. Mr. McEniry was
Cole attorney. aud he has now sue
ceeded In having the term of i'm
Prisonment of his client modified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10
For
Fine Fits

There is no tailoring establishment in
the three cities that can compare with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10

Fancy Oranges, Strawber-
ries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10
tence as warranted their course in
the investigation Of the farm.
Tie kuschmann Inquest.

the investigation OF the farm.
Tie kuschmann Inquest.
Without another inquest, not only
as to kuschmanu. but as far as Bias
tian is concerned, the county NAV
still remain in the dark as far as ad-
ditional evidence of an importan.
nature is concerned. That both YER
diets are wroag and misleading is
not now doubted by anyone. and the
officers who would permit the county
records to remain in error when it is
possible to correct them are surely
not discharging their duty to the
utmost. Besides the reopening of
the inquests. especially that on the
remains Of Kuschmann. indicates the
possibilities at least of eliciting evil
derce that may prove of the utmost
Importance.
Coroner Hawes stated this morn
ing tina: while he could see nothing
to be gained by the holding Of an
other inquest. he would consent to it.
il the costs were provided for. but
he did no. like the idea OF mourning
further expense, as the county
might not approve it. lnasmuch as
Deputy Coroner Eckbart has volun-
teered to conduct the inquest free oil
cost. there does not seem TO be shy
further obstacle 20 going ahead with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10
" hen Ira yelling,

Whether on pleasure bent. or bust
ness. take on every trip bottle of
Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleas
antly and effectuaily on the kidneys.
liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
headaches, and other forms of sick
ness For sale in 80 cent and 81 bot
ties by all leading druggists. Man
ufactured by the California Fig
Syrup company only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10

control at the next election. Capt.
Cleaveland likewise has his objecti
10 the event of the state going re
publican Capt. Cleaveland wants to
be insurance commissioner.
The strife is waxing warm. There
will be fun in all the primaries to-
night, and the craftsmanship will
alone cut figure in the choice Of
delegates, the rest being fixed, as
stated last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10
POLITICAL POT BOILS.

A Warm Dish In Preparation fer Some
body Tonight.
Within the fold of the party repub-
lican in Rock Island today, there is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-10

Black and tan SOCKS worth 10 cents.
for Saturday only four pair for 25
cents. The London.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
STABBED NTH 4 PENCIL.
Con9resSmGn Carnona Of MericO Dying
From a Peculiar Hound.

Congressman CGrnIOnd of MeTicO Dying
From a Peculiar Hound.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, Dec. 9-Don jorge
Carmona, a member of the Mexican Con-
gress, is dying from the effects of pecu-
liar accident. A few weeks ago he had
occasion to rebuke a messenger-b boy for
some misdeed and the boy turned and
struck him in the hand with a lead pencil.
The point penetrated the wrist of the
right hand and the lead broke off in the
wound. 1t was removed, and Mr.. Car
mona thought nothing more about it
until his hand began to swell ana cause
intense pain.
Then he consulted a physician, bnt in
spite OF the best of medical attendance he
grew RAPIDLY worse. An operation was
performed, bu the maladY was not re-
moved and two more operations were
made to save the patients life. His agony
was somewhat aleviated, but the poison
had become so en- trenched IN the system
that 1t could not be eradicated.
Last Friday the victim confessed and
partook OF the sacrament, and since that
time has been in an unconscious state
Nothing but milk is fed to him. AT last
accounts his death was hourly expected.
A black substance had appeared upon his
tongue indicating the presence of gam
creme, which the physicians said pre-
cluded ali hope of recovery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
STAKF0RD'S TRACK MEK.
Training for the Intercollegiate Contests
Commenced - Lacrosse to Be
Infroduced

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL, Dec.
9. Since football has ceased to occupy the
minds of the students, the track men have
come into greater prominence. There
has been a gradual improvement in the
quality of each succeeding track team sent
out from Stanford. Last year the STAN
ford and Berkeley teams tied in the inter-
collegiate meet. Just what kind of a
team will be produced for the next meet
is a matter of conjecture.
Charles Dole '98, captain of tho track
team, gave notice that the men would be
expected TO train on the track.three times
week. His object is to bring out the
distance runners especially, and to put
the other men into as good form as pos
siDle. Active training will be deferred
until after the holidays. Several men
have responded to the call. Monday,
Wednesday and Friday are the favorite
days for practice.
OF Hast years team Joe Bernhard, George
Toombs. RaIston Wilbur. c. r. Frazier,
H. B. Reynolds, ]. Colliver, David Brown
and A. H. Jack have either graduated or
have already competed four times in an
intercollegiate event. Most of these men
are the best yet developed at Stanford and
their absence will create vacancies difficult
to fill.
The class of 1900 brought in some prom
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
FIGHT FOR WATER ENDED.
Judge Mckinley Decides the LytIe Creek
Contest.

Contest.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 9.-The long
drawn out litigation respecting the waters
of the Lyle Creek, in San Bernardino
County, has finally reached an end in a
decision by Judge Mckinley of the Su-
perior Court of this county, which was
handed down to-day.
Valuations to the seventh figure were
involved, including half hundred small
realty holdings in two fertile and flourish
ing colonies. These several interests were
tied up in this suit between the Lytle
Creek Water and Improvement Company
The points involved were among the most
intricate and important that have arisen
in water litigation in the State. The
memorandum of ownership as determined
by Judge Mckinley is as follows:
Plaintiff is the owner of Lord right amount
ing to 1913 inches taken at intake of cement
ditch; also OF 20 inches under riparian rig ht
taken at same point Defendant Campbell is
the owner OF $50 inches at Lord gate, equal to
Company Is the owner of 40 inches at in
take. Plaintiff is entitled to take 600 inches
under riparian right at intake. Plaintiff is
entitled TO take balance of water up 10 1000
inches at intake, by appropriation.
Grapeland Irrigation District has no right to
maintain its tunnel or divert water by it,
except as subject to above rights. Miller is
not the owner OF any water except Sulphur
Spring, or OF any riparian right except ubject
10 above rights. Hughes is not the owner OF
any riparian right or of any water except as
subject to above rights. Yosburgh is the
owner of percoating water on hillside at
house and in garden, but not OF any. other
water or riparian right except as subject to
above rights.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10

pay. The other gold properties around
there have not come up as was expected.
don't see any great future for The place.
"The SLOGAN silver mines pay $1,000 a
month. If silver was worth 81 an ounce
it would be great ore. The ore is very
rich, in narrow veins.
"Ainsworth is very lively place, and
good business point. It's the best place
up there. New Denver doesn't amount to
much yet.
Il was at Spokane few days. There is
population of about 10000 there, but a
great deal of it is floating. Property is
very cheap.
1.-THE property in British Columbia is
nearly all owned by the Canadians. There
are few Americans there. The people
have come in from the vicinity OF Mon
treal, Quebec, Toronto ana other places IN
the Eastern provinces. The larger part OF
them never saw mine, having never had
any sort of experience before. 1t is an in
vasion of tenderfeet."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
ASTOR Mclean
ASSh|LS GLASS
The Los Angeles Parkhurst
Denounces the Chief
of Police.
Wants to Wear a Star Because
the Regular Detectives
Are Lax.
Declares the Reform Society Has
"Cinch" Against Three Hun.
dred Offenders.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec 9-Specula-
ton has been rife here to-day respecting
the object of Parson Mclean in applying
to the Board of Police Commissioners to
be appointed special police officer with
out pay on behalf of the Parkhurst So
ciety. Rev. Mr.. Mclean tonight ended
all speculation on this score by stating his
position.
"The reason | want to be an officer"
said he, is this: When l see a man or
woman has violated the law L want to
have the authority to make the arrest i'm
mediately. l am not afraid. If l were
an officer I would march my prisoner
right up to the Jail.
"The Chief OF Police has gone back on
us, and l am determined to prosecute
this work and bring the violators of the
law to justice. l wanted the Commits
sioners to make me special officer and be
allowed to carry weapon because / con-
sidered it necessary to facilitate the work.
l felt that l needed the protection that
the law throws about an officer. The
matter was referred to the Chief for his
opinion. 1t was then that Glass showed
his hand"
On the point of employing outside of
fcers to assist in the crusade Mr.. Mclean
said:
I'VE engaged number of out of-town
detectives and many private citizens vol
unteered to procure evidence. No, we
didn't accept any of the Chief of Policies
detectives, for l could not trust one of
them. We have a 'cinch' on 300 cases.
We have the evidence to convict. There
are several cases now before the court
and we will enter number of complaints
in Justice Ovens court. As fast as these
cases are disposed of we will file new ones.
We do not want to crowd the courts too
much ~
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
ABDUL HANDS,
HAND UNCHECKED
No Truth in the Rumored
Combination Of the
Powers.
British Foreign Office Denies
the Story of a Sensational
Journal.
"a Consummation Davoutly 10 Be
Wished" and the Scare May
Have an Effect.

LONDON, Enc, Dec ga representa-
tive of the United Associated Presses Wis
tied the Foreign Office to-day for the pur-
pose of ascprtaining the truth or falsity OF
a dispatch published BY New York news
paper this morning and cabled here, al
leging that Russia, France and England,
with the assent of Germany, Austria and
Italy, would at once compel the Sultan TO
adopt radical reforms under the joint SUI
pervision OF the three powers first named,
etc.
After reading the dispatch the Foreign
Office officials declared the statements con-
tanned therein to be absolutely unfounded.
The status quo they said had not been
changed in the slightest degree. The
powers, the authorities added, were still
trying, to agree upon plan of exerting
pressure upon the Sultan to induce him 20
enforce the reforms in Turkey that had
been promised, but it would be long
time before they would think of moving
troops and ships. Still, they said, they
they were glad that stories of the kind
shown them we're published, as they might
have the effect to frighten the Sultan into
action in the direction OF instituting
reforms.
The Birmingham Post prints a London
dispatch similar to the one described
above, qualifying it by saying sit is
stated" that fleets will shortly be mobil-
lied in order that they may be ready, if
it should become necessary, to enforce re-
forms in the Ottoman empire. The re-
ports do not attract much attention here,
as they are regarded as belonging 10 the
series of the Turkish situation which are
always shown to be false when inquired
iutO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
TEDDY HALES FEAT.
Covers 1877 Miles in IL Hours in the Six
Day Bicycle Race, Badly Beating
the Record.

NEW YORK, N. Y. Dec. 9.-"Teddy"
Hale, the plucky and graceful 1rishman,
who has fairly ridden his way into popular
favor in the six-day international bicycle
race at Madison-square Garden, at IL min
utes after o'clock this evening, COM
pleted 1000 miles, and was 81 miles ahead
Of the best previous record. Hale's time
was &C hours and II minutes for the 1000,
as against the "a hours and Al minutes in
which that distance was accom- pllshed by
Martin in the '93 race.
The Irishmar finished 800 miles at 10
A. NJ, and was then ninety-seven miles in
advance of the record and fifty-one miles
ahead of his nearest competitor, Rice of
Wikesbarre, Pa.
Hale was feeling bit tired, so having
so much leeway he took rest OF two
hours, and having partaken of three
pounds of beefsteak, two chickens and
unlimited beef tea he returned to the
track feeling like new man. He quickly
regained some of the time lost during his
sleep. and at Z P. M. was thirty-one miles
ahead of Rice. The latter was riding
pluckily and keeping his position well.
He complet ted his 1000 miles little after
9P.M.
Foster, Moore and Reading passed the
1000 mark by midnight. OF the next divi-
sion Pierce, Schock. Smith and Taylor
were closely punched and all in pretty fair
shape. except Schock, whose legs and
stomach we're weak. Ashinger, Cassidy
and Maddox were the next lot, with Gan
non and Mcleod whipping in. Elkes quit
this morning, having gone. 622 miles.
The midnight score (seventy hours)
was: Hale 1911 miles, Rice 1894, Foster
1912, Moore 1901, Reading 992, Pierce 974,
Schock 9s5, Taylor 971, Smith 969, Ash
niger 937, Cassidy 868, Maddox COL, Click
SAL, Cannon 1856, Mcleod $40.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
Perish In a Ro.stand Mine.

SPOKANE. WASH, Dec. 9.-James Nc
Bride lost his life yesterday in the Josie
mine at Rossland, B. G., and Charles
Mead is dying. The men penetrated one
of the tunnels to learn the result of a
blast, when the sudden extinguishing of
their candles gave warning that they were
in danger from poisonous gases. Both
started to run, but Nc Bride was overcome.
Mead returned to assist his comrade and
dragged him some distance toward the
mouth of ihe tunnel, when he also be-
came unconscious. They were found
shortly after by Foreman Riordan. Nc
Bride is dead. Mead is still alive, but the
hope for his recovery is small.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
Using material. The following new men
have signified their intention OF trying Tor

Using material. The following new men
have signified their intention OF trying LOT
places:
F. Birtch, s. B. H. s.. 1Oo-yard dash, 10 1-5
sec; 120-yard hurdle, II sec. ,o,s
b. +: Seawright, 10o-yard dash, ~ Id see.'
Chester Murphy. Salem, Or, 22o-yard hur-
die, 2713 sec, 100 yard hurdle, broad imp.
Percy % Mcdowell. ashland nsa ;a ID o. IL fest
quarter-mile ruD. 81 sec.
LILO Lloyd Harter, 10o-yard dash, IL 90 sec''
220-yard hurdle. -.
mile run.
Arthur j. Edwards. Minneapolis Cent. II. s..
120-yard hurdle II As Sec, 22o-yaro hurdle
% As sec.
H. N. Hutchinson, Harvard, mile run. 90.
a. H. Cleaver, Santa Ana, one mile. haIf mlie.
L. J. Gregory, L. A. II. s., haIfmile run. 40
yard hurdle.
Henry D. Dumars, 16-pound shot, 12-pound
shot, Al feet.
Bristow Adams Washington, H. s., one-mile
run, 4:55.
W. III. Beach, pole vault.
.. Collfver, ouarer-mile run. 800
R. w. Thompson, Tacoma, H. s., 10o-yard
dash, one mile run, broad jump, high Jump, 4
F. St. John Fox, half-mile run, quarter-mile
run.
John 7. Nourse Jr., Santa Ana, 1oo-yard
H. J. Boyd, Riverside, pole vault, 8 feet 3
inches, broad jump, 10 feet 6 inches; high
Jump, feet inch; 100-yard dash, II sec.
J. E. Healy, pole vault feet, hurdles.
George NJ. Beckett, walk, high jump.
X. A. Letter, distance runs.
Glenn Wilson, L. A. A. c., hurdles, sprlnts.
An intercollegiate game of lacrosse will
probably be played by the two UNIVERSE
ties next semester. and men are already
in training for the event. 1t has long
been the desire of lacrosse enthusiasts at
both Stanford and Berkeley to put this
fascinating sport on record as an inter-
collegiate contest Everett Brown, cap
tain of the U. G. track team, has written
to Charles Dole, captain OF the Stanford
track team, that the lacrosse players will
20 into active training as soon as siege
of examinations at Berkeley has passed.
The candidates for the team at Stanford
practice several times week. Most of
the men are new at the game, but are
learning the principles rapidly. William
Duly, Charles Pope. John Brunton, A c.
Gamer, Minor Roberts, Charles Dole,
John Gregory, c. G. Decker, G. R. Green
leaf, William McLaine are among the
number who have ordered "sticSs" and
plan to try for the team.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
L. c. Smith, One of the Beef
Barons of Argentine.

been in the livestock business in Argen-
tina for more than fifty years. They went
to Argentina from Scotland.
He and his partner own nine leagues, or
about r. 600 acres of land, capable of sup
porting from 1900 to $4,000 cattle End
SIS, 600 sheep. They pay rs much attention
to the sheep as to the cattle.
There has been gooo deal of money
made down there out of livestock" said
Mr.. Smith. "More than any where in the
States. Australia, or anywhere. The reason
is, l think, that there is no other country
so well adapted to cattle especially.
Though the ranch which l am inter.
ested in may be supposed to be large, it is
NJ oderate compared to some in the hands
of the old families there. Some have as
many as Thirty leagues IN a ranch, and
well stocked, too.
I'VE have as our principal breeds of
cattle the Durhams and Herefords; but
just now some are going in for Polled
Angus, the cattle without horns. 1t is
not because they are hornless that people
are getting them, but because they nave a
heavier hide and heavier meat.
Everything is toward getting meat and
hide. II is so even with sheep. We have
the Leicesters, Southd owns and Lancaster
shires for shipping. We ship vast quanti-
ties of beef. mutton and hides TO England
That is our great market. Argentina a.
fords splendid field for people who I'M
derstand this industry.
Il went out there many years ago. 1t was
pretty rough at first, but saw future in
it and so stayed and stuck to it. | had
learned to ride all kinds of horses and to
throw a lasso, so that what was at one
time extremely difficult is now easy.
Argentina Isl country really not explored.
son our place is twelve miles of forest.
1t is of espinillo trees. The trees grow so
last that you may cut them off, and in
four years, if you leave a little shoot, it
will be big annIlgh to cut for wood y
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-10
NO SOFT SNAP IN
BRITISH COLUMBIA
J. 7. Cove, a Veteran Miner,
Back From a Visit
to the North.
The Gold Found in Granite and
With Plenty of Pyrites
of Iron.

]. 7. Cove, the widely known ore-buyer
and owner of gold properties in Mariposa
County, is at the Palace. AS the repre-
sentative of the Omaha and Grant Smelt-
ing Company he has been on an extended
"trip through Montana, Idaho, Washing
ton and British Comm bia He will now
remain here, probably most of the winter.
Mr.. Gore is not strongly impressed with
British Columbia, especially as a mining
country, and thinks California for gold
mining, as well as for other purposes. ia
far ahead of IL. In a word he thinks the
average California miner is well off COM
pared with those who are now. trying their
luck in the snowy fields of British Column
bia.
II spcnt great deal of time while cut
on this trip" said Mr.. Cove, ''in examin-
ing new districts and noting the progress
of old ones. Give me California as MIN
ing country, especially for gold mining.
There is no other State or Territory that
can com pare it'll her.
Here is fine climate, plenty of wood
and water, biz veins of quartz and all
easily reached from San Francisco. in
many cases by rail direct. A man doesn't
really realize all the advantages till he
takes his chan ces on the frontier by stage
in all kinds OF weather.
"a good deal of my time was spent up
in British Colu mbia. was at Rossland
and many other places. l visited Aims
worth, New Denver and the Trail Creek
region pretty thoroughly. / also visited
the SLOGAN country. AS a whole was not
impressed with the country as place for
money-making.
"Rossland is town of 1000 or 5000 peo-
PIE. pretty high in the mountains.
don't think much of it. The ore about
there is all in granite with pyrites OF iron.
THE LIE Roi, the best mine there, ap-
pears to have got its best days behind it.
The owners shipped 1000 tons of their
ore to Great Falls. and it went $37. They
built smelter, and their first lot OF ore
there ran about $40, and their last lot
dwindled down 10 about $16-too low TO