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Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

CFeHlS, us mystery Will u0Eol u0
solved.
1t is sad list, this category of dark
deeds and fiendish crimes, whose per-
petrators have gone unpunished, and it
offers endless food for serious reiec-
ton. AS you glance over the series Of
unsolved crimes which extends back
for a period of two years and culmi-
mates in the death of Mary Cunning
ham, you find there deeds of various
degrees of horror, ranging from burg
larry and theft to bloody murder and
arson and spreading over the land from
the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Upon more careful scrutiny, however,
it is found that a few of these mystic
rious crimes possess certain attributes
in common. The longer you look st
them the more startling this resem-
blance becomes, until almost uncon-
sciously you find that a number OF
these crimes have assumed striking
prominence before your eyes and stand
out boldly among the rest.
These crimes resemble one another
most forcibly in this respect-the vic
tim of each was woman who had
been strangled to death. And as you
contemplate the grewsome array the
conviction forces itself upon you that
the murder of the Cunningham girl
was but last link in a chain OF
similar crimes indissolubly connected
one with the other by the same de-
tails, the same methods, the same ap-
parent lack of motive and, with but
few exceptions, the character of the
victim. Were all these crimes perpe-
trated by the same hand?
Minnie Weldt, strangled in New
York, May 80, 1894. Josie Bennett,
strangled in Buffalo, June 30,1S94. Mary
Eckhart, strangled in Cincinnati, July
Is, 1894. Lena Upper, strangled in
Denver, September 27, 1894. Marie
Contassoit, strangled in Denver, Octo-
Der 2S, 1894. Kiku Oyama, strangled in
Denver, November 13, 1894. Jessie
Williams, strangled in San Francisco,
December %, 1895. Marie McDermot,
strangled in San Francisco, February
"a, 1896. Bertha Paradis, strangled in
San Francisco, March 10, 1896.
These have since been supplemented
by the strangling of woman in Bos-
ton and the death of Mary Cunningham
in New ork. The list, as you see, is
well rounded; the first crime was COM
mitted on Decoration day, 1894, the last
on Decoration day, 1896. When will
the next take place?
The murder which heads the list
was committed in a bedroom of the fat
on the second floor of No. S24 East
Sixty-first street, New York. The apart
ment was occupied by two young wom-
en- named Minnie Weldt and Hella
Kahleit. They were women who had
reformed and had determined to lead
a better life. Hellas reformation was
complete and lasting, but the other
girl soon grew weary of washing and
scrubbing, and slowly fell back into
her former life. Advertisements dis
tributed through the newspapers
brought her occasional visitors, whose
comings and goings soon ceased to be
a matter of comment among the neigh
Dors. On the morning of Decoration
day. two years ago, Hella went to work
as usual. A Mrs. Boes, who lived on
the same floor with the young woman,
saw a young man, fair, clean-shaven
and well-dressed, standing at their
door. Presently the door was opened
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30
Travel With a Friend

Who will protect you from those enemies
nausea, Indigestion, malaria and the sickness
produced by rocking on the waves, and some.
times by inland travelling over the rough beds
of i'll laid railroads. Such friend is Hos.
tetter's Stomach Bitters. Ocean mariners,
yatchtsmen, commercial and theatrical agents
and tourists testify to the protective potency
of this effective safeguard, which conquers
also rheumatism, nervousness and billiousness
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when
in need Of laxative, and if the father
OF mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow it's use; SO that
1t is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

Queen Amalie or Portugal has been
devoting much Of her time to an at
tempt TO discover an anti-fat pill, in
order to stay the tendency to extreme
corpulence which has been threatning
to disfgure her husband.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30
sma,lpox Ravages in Havana.

Private advices received in Key
West, Fla, state that smallpox is rag
ing at Moro Castle, Hayana. On May
"a sixteen cases were removed from
the MORO to the hospital.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

Miss May Abraham, recently ap
pointed superintendent of factory in
spectors in England, is very beauti
full woman of the most refined Jewish
type. She was formerly private secre
tarp to Lady Dixie.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30
How to Grow 4oc wheat.

Salzer's Fall Seed Catalogue tells you
It's worth thousands to the wideawake
farmer Send 4-cent stamp for cata
logue and free samples of grains and
grasses for fall sowing. John A. salzei
Seed Co., Lacrosse, Wis.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART
AT. JOeEPM, mo.

81. JOSEPH, MO.
The course of instruction in this academy conducted
by the Religious of the Sacred Heart embraces the
whole range Of subjects necessary to constitute solid
and refined education Propriety OF deportmens, per-
gonal neatness and the principles OF morality are OBJ
jects Of unceasng attention. Extensive grounds an
ford the pupils every facility for useful bodily exer
else; their health is object OF constant soiitud
Fall term opens Tuesday, Sept l. Terms for session
Of months payable In advance, e1ls, this includes
tuition board, washing, courses In French, German
or Latin use Of library and physcians fee For fur
ther particulars address. THE SUREBAOM.
Academy Sacred Heart. VI. Joseph. ne.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

Constipation cured by DR.. Carlstedt' 6
German Liver Powder. Samples and tes-
timonials free. In bottles, only 25 cents
ut all druggists. The Carlstedt Medicine
Co., Evansville, Ind.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30
A STRANGLER ABROAD
SIMILARITY IN METHODS OF
RECENT GIRL MURDERS.
The Stransling of Mary Cunning ham
Has Aroused the Detectives of the
Country to ActIon-some of the Crimes
of the Fiend Recalled.
- HE murde

HE murder Of Mary
Cunningham, who
was found stran-
gled in her moth
er's home in New
York some weeks
ago, has taken its
place among the
foul crimes of the
past, and, accord
ing to the proba-
hilities of human
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

BY Minnie and the young man entered
the room. Half an hour later Mrs.
Boes saw him come out Of the room.
There had been no noise, no unusual
sound, no loud talking. AS the young
man passed Mrs. Boes, he was smil-
ing-a sinister, horrible smile.
When Hella came home in the even
ing she found her roommate lying un-
covered on the floor Of the bedroom.
dead. Around her neck white hand
.kerchief--one Of her own-vhad been
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

Juan Garzia, an aged Mexican. residing
In New York City, is cutting new set OF
teeth. He claims to be 81 years old, and
says that nature provided his mother with
four sets Of teeth during her life of los
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30
EDUCATIONAL.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NoTRE DAME.

NOLF6 OAme1 IuuHWHs
Full Courses in Classics, Letters, seisnee Law, Civil, Mes
ehauIoal and Electrical Rssneerns Theroush Preparaey
and Coursss Rooms Rrss to all students who
have completed the studies required for admission nte
the Junior or Senior Year, Of any OF the Coegiata
Courses A limited number Of Candidates for the
Ecclesiastical state will be received at special Fates
81 Rewards Ha, for boys under IS years unique ~
completeness Of its equipments The 1osA fssm win
open September sth 1896 Catalogues sent FPse on app
cation to VERY REV. A. HORRlesEY, Q. c., Presiasss
EOHRE DAME. IND.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

Dr. J. G. Thompson has gathered
about 500 Chinese into seventeen Sun.
day schools In Montreal.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

A ran in Gordon, Neb. who is described
rs q shrewd financier, has hand organ
slowed away in bank vault against a
rainy day."
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

FITS stopped free and permanently cured. Nc
dts after HIst days OF Dir. Kline Great Nerve
RestOrer. Free 50 trial bottle and treatise.
Send 10 DR.. KLINE. S5i Arch Sts Philadelphia, Pa
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

Two new eggs of the Moa, the giant ex-
$inct bird of New Zealand, have recently
been found in a mari pit in that country.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

II is new estimated that comet as large
as the earth, and with tail o, 600. 600 miles
lsng would weigh less than 20 tons
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

The weight of the Great Eastern, the
largest ship ever built, was 1900 tons.
Her machinery was run by four engines,
zach having the power of l 600 horses.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

The crater of an extinct volcano in japan
has been transformed into lake Of poison
Gus water since the earthq aake of 1886.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

A baby salmon fish, only three inchet
long, and having two perfect heads, has
been caught at Wilder, Ore.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

A large aerolite, composed of almost pure
meteoric iron, fell near Corrienne, Mexico,
on June 16.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

The happy man who has already pro
duced photographs in seventeen distinct
tints will make fortune if he sticks to his
cOlOrs.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

/ never used 80 quick cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption. b. Palmer,
Box iii, Seattle, Wash, Nov. Is, 1895.
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30
If the BABY is Cut

II the Haby Is Cutting Teeth.
BE sure and use that old and welltried remedy MRs
wIxstow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

Goes Cough Balsam.
ls the Oldest and best II will break up Colo Sucs
er than anything eliza II In always feiaoie. lIy ia
Marble Hill press., 1896-07-30

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
Around the DepOts,

Agent f. H. Golf, OF the Peoria, is
the proud possessor Of bike.
John Horne's Rock Island engine
653 is out Of the Davenport repair
shops.
Edward Friday has been advanced
from engine inspector to extra fire.
man on the Rock Island.
Nels Dickerman's Rock Island en-
CINE $50 is out of the Chicago shops,
where it received repairs.
Firemen j. Myers, George Garner,
Al Wood, Frank Goeckle and Charles
Parkerson, of the Rock Island, are
laying off.
Ira Wilkinson. night yardmaster
for the Rock Island, goes to Fort
Madison tomorrow to bring his fam
lily to this city.
c. l.. Page, of the Burlington
switching force, is back from a visit
to the bedside of his mother. who has
been very sick at her home in Sterl-
ing.
Edgar L. Rhoadarmer has been
promoted from clerkship in the
auditors office of the Rock Island g.
feoria 10 station agent for the same
company at Bishop Hill. He is sue
ceeded by Alva Van Ripper, whose
old position as messenger is taken by
William Taylor.
The past week has been a hot one
for the railroad men, as evidence the
list of engineers OF the Rock Island
who are taking vacations: John
Lynch, William Nickerson, 81
Sprague. George Colburn. William
Dalzell, William johnson, Andrew
Soderstrom, James Shehan and
Thomas Greedy.
There was quite an exciting wreck
in the Rock leland yards shortly be-
fore ~ O'Clock last night, which re-
suited in the damaging Of coach
and the severe shaking up of three
persons. The collision was between
the dummy train. which plies be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

Last evenings social at the Central
Presbyterian church given for the
benei. of the Sunday school was well
patronized. The program was very
unique.
Tri.city gentlemen gave the clos.
ing dancing party of their series at
the Harper last evening. There
were about fifteen couples in attend
ance-the warm weather having been
responsible for the absence OF many.
Like previous parties it was much
enjoyed by every one.
Mrs. Thomas Donahue and Mrs.
II. Hyde entertained company of
ladies yesterday afternoon at the
pleasant home of the former at 25O2
Eight avenue in honor of their sis
ter. Mrs. j. c. Love, of Iowa City,
who has been visiting here the past
two weeks. It was an exceedingly
pleasant affair, the reception being
from 3 to 5. Miss Marie Fox as
sisted in entertaining.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
Obituary Matters.

Henry, the 1O-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. George Barnes, Cog Eighth
street, died this morning of sinflam-
matory rheumatism. Funeral q. 10
o'clock Monday morning.
The remains of John Goodrich ar
rived from Bloomington last evening
accompanied, by his brother. W. T..
Goodrich, and F. III. Doxsee, presi-
dent of the Bloomington Typograph-
zeal union, of which the deceased
was a member. The deceased was born
at Walesport. Md. and had attained
his SSH year. The deceased leaves a
mother, Mrs. NJ. Z. Goodrich, and
two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Lindsey and
Miss Almira Goodrich, in Walesport,
besides sister. Mrs. j. l.. Shank, and
a brother. w. T. Goodrich, in this
city. The funeral occurs tomorrow
morning at 9 o'clock from the home
of j. l.. Shank, S01S Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
"Shore Acres"

James A. Herne's ashore Acresn is
one of the few dramas in which it is
difficult to discern where symbols
leaves off and nature begins. No
play that has been seen on the local
stage has egualled its homely picture
OF life and its minute analysis OF the
human passions since Mr.. Thomas
wrote "Alsbama," and to compare it
with even this acknowledged mas
terpiece of idsllic play-writing
would seem invidious. TO theatre
goers who have been forced to accept
the artificial rubbish of English So
ciety comedy the homely truth of
Mr.. Herne's exquisite drama comes
like revelation. Its pictures of
New England life, pertaining to the
remote Maine sea coast, are extremely
natural, and its dialogue is delicious
in its humer and pathos. A fine
scenic production OF this ideal work
is announced at the Burtis for to-
morrow evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

tween the two depots, and loaded
lumber car, which, through some
mistake, was left on the main track.
The coach was being pushed down
the line at lively gait, and when
the cars struck it was with loud
crash. Leo Deisenroth was the only
passenger in the coach. He was
hurled back over several seats, fol-
lowed by the water tank. Luckily
he escaped uphurt. Switchmen
Hyde and Munroe jumped when they
realized the situation and both were
somewhat bruised. The coach was
badly demolished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
A He'll Boys Accident.

George Stolpe, the 15-year-old son
OF Prof. Gustav Stolpe, who is en-
pioyed as bell boy at the Harper
house. was engaged in cleaning the
elevator railing this morning when
he was struck in the head by one of
the iron weights which descend as
the elevator goes. upward. Fortu-
nately the elevator came to a stand
still when the next floor was reached.
Inc boy was picked up by Manager
McHugh and taken to the sanitar-
ium, where severe cash behind the
right ear was bandaged. The ear
was nearly severed. 1t is not
thought that his injuries are serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

Notice is hereby given that 1 have
purchased j. ID. Means lease of the
Bastian farm. Said farm will be
open for visitors Saturdays and Sun
days till further notice. An admis-
sion OF ter cents will be charged. All
persons are warned not to trespass
on said premises under the full PEN
atty OF the law. This farm is private
property and not a public park or
burying ground. H. S. MEYERS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
Pasture.

The undersigned will be ready to
take stock about April 20 at the fol-
lowing rates for the season: Horses
-fearlings, 40 cents; 2-years old,
90 cents; Sugars old and over. IS
cents per month. Cattle-One-year-
old. 80 cents; 2-years old, As cents,
and Sugars old. 60 cents per month.
Best watered pasture in the county.
For particulars, address Kane Bros. !,
Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
DIVORCES SOUGHT.
Four More Couples Find Mar
rage a Failure.
MRS. NARY E. SCOTS STORY.

EmharSs Upon the Biissfai Ssa Some
Thirty Years Ago Only Now to be De-
serted by the One Whom She Took for
Better OF Worse-And There Are Others.
Now that the time is fast approach
ing for another term Of the circuit
court people finding matrimonial life
not what it is cracked up to be are
beginning to forward their stories to
the circuit clerk. There is quite a
batch OF them down there already,
and from present indications tn ere
will be several more and soon at
that, as the last day of service for
the May term comes next Friday.
Mrs. Mary f. Scott is the only
Rock Island lady in the four which
were recorded yesterday. Thirty
years ago at Lorraine, in this state.
she claims to have met and wed the
the man of her choice, Elijah Scott.
Every thing went along satisfactorily
so far as she was concern ed until
iOSS, when Mrs. Scott decl ares her
husband decamped without any rea-
sonsble cause or provocation. And
she further claims he has persisted in
absenting himself from her home and
refusing to contribute to her support
OF his family, which consists OF Mrs.
Scott and three children: Mrs. Edgar
Macarthur, of Davenport, and Miss
Josie Maud. IS, and Elijah, Is. at
home. Mrs Scott also desires the
custody of the latter two children.
Others With Troubles.
Mrs. Ellen johnson saws her hus-
band is an habitual drunkard and
wholly unfit to care for his family or
attend to his duties. They were
married in the land of King Oscar
"a years ago. Moline is their pres.
ent place of residence. She says she
contended with his faults until they
became unbeatable, and it was only
short time ago. she claims, that
he became so brutal as result of his
excessive drinking that it was neces-
sary for herself and children to with
draw from the home. Mrs. johnson
also asks for the custody of their
two children, Anna, Is, and John
Oscar, 6.
Seven months wound up the mat
rimonial career of Frank and Mollie
Reynolds, according to her story.
Mr.. Reynolds now resides at Moline.
He says they were married at To-
ledo. Ohio. in January of 1898, her
maiden name having been Miss Mol
lie S. Phillips. In August of the same
year while they were living in Colo
RADIO he says she deserted him. MIR.
Reynolds says his wife is now living
in Chicago.
Mrs. Elsabe Thomson charges her
husband, Henry Thomson, proprie-
tor OF the Five Points shoe store in
Moline, with habitual drunkenness.
They were married in Davenport in
1877 and lived together until a few
days ago. when she claims she left
him, being unable to longer stand
his brutal treatment. They have six
children: Louise, 16; julius, Is;
Katherine. 10; Alma, Z; Freda, 5 and
Lily, 3. Mrs. Thomson asks a di-
vorce and the custody of the chill.
dren, besides such of $4,000 in
property which her husband owns as
the court sees fit to allow her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
Mr.. sudlow Charmed and Chained.

When H. b. Sudlow. general su-
Perintendent of the Rock Island &
Peoris, arrived in the city Tuesday
morning. he was surrounded in Mr..
Elders office by the engineers and
tiremen. Engineer Jake Stilwell, BY
few words, showed him that they
appreciated his kindness while their
superintendent by presenting him
with beautiful chain and charm. Mr..
Sudlow was taken by surprise, but
made feeling response. 1t was a
pleasant affair and showed that the
engineers and firemen think a great
deal of Mr.. Sudlow.-Peoria Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
Bpck,en,s Arn,o. s.,v.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rhenm. fever sores. letter, chapped
hands. cbilblains. corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures
piles or no pay required. It is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price Is cents per
oox. For sale bv Hartz 4 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

April 81 and May 5 the Mis-
souri,, Kansas & Texas Railway COM
pany will sell tickets at very low
rates to points in Missouri, Kansas
and Texas. For particulars address
H. A. CHERRIER,
SIG Marquette Adg.. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

foley's Sarsaparilla combines the
most searching remedies scientific
ally prepared to extract their utmost
value II you need a spring blood
purifier. be sure and take Foley's
Sarsaparilla. Trial size, so cents.
For sale at II. +. Bahnsen's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

re they who are afflicted with pim-
pies, boils, carbuncles, running
sores, ulcers. scrofula, cancerous or
syphilitic affections, or any other
blood faint whatsoever, and do not
try so cent bot tie OF Foley's Sar-
saparilla. For sale at M. F. Balm
sens drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
Rare Chance for a Barxain.

The cheapest in the market. For.
ty-hve desirable and cheap building
lots in v. NJ. Blanding's new addi-
ton to the city, situated at the head
OF Twenty-fifth street and on Thir-
teenth avenue. are offered for sale on
easy terms and long time. Enquire
at the Rock Island Savings bank.
j. NJ. BUFORD, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18
AS LOCAL AGENT.
F. n. Plummer's Connection
With the Rock Island.
FOURTEEN YEARS IN THE SERVICE

Has Attended Strictly to Business Which
Wins Him Recognition ut the Hands Of
the Company With Which He Began as
freight once CLERK.
Few agents in the employ of the
Rock Island system command more
consideration and confidence of their
company and the people OF the
community in which they are sta
toned than Frank H. Plummer. the
Gentleman who at present has CHARGE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

SCssCS
OF that geniality and dignity which
makes immediate friends-qualities
which are likewise business win
ners for the company he represents
Fourteen years ago Mr.. Plummer
earned his first experience as rail
road man. This was in the capacity
of clerk in the freight Office at Moline
with the same company with which
he is now identified. Born at Vim
ton. Iowa. Sc years ago. MIR. Plum
mer passed his early years in Chi
cago. When 10 he came to Moline
Then he took three years course at
Oberlin college, obtaining some
knowledge which proved valuable in
later years.
II was in 1879 while Capt. Haver-
stick-since deceased-edited the
Moline Dispatch that young Plum
mer made his first stroke at earning
his own livelihood by accepting a
position as news gatherer for that
paper. After fighting the battle of
reporter for three years Mr.. Plum
mer was rendered the position of as
sistant ticket agent for the Rock
Island at Moline. For seven wears
he occupied this position with credit
to himself and company. When in
1889 vacancy occurred in the
agency in this city Mr.. Plummer
was the first to be considered. He
was tried and found to be the right
man in the right place. So for
the past six years he has
been in charge Of the Rock
Islands passenger business in this
city. His office is in the Fifth avenue
depot. while he also has charge OF the
comPany's business at the Rock
Island e. Peoria depot, where John
Streeper is stationed as Joint ticket
seller for both companies. Mr..
Piummer is likewise an empioye Of
the Milwaukee road, attending to
such of its passenger business es
comes to the upper depot, where he
is assisted by j. w. Crandall.
MIR. Plummer is widely known and
popular among the business men, and
in fact all classes Of people. He is
member of the Rock Island and Mo-
line Masonic fraternity is Knight
remplar and is also a member of the
Mystic Shriners, Kaaba Temple, of
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-18

of the Chicago.
Rock Island &
Pacific Railway
company's pas
senger b u ST.
ness in thi S
citv. In the
first place Mr..
Piummer is a
shrewd bu ST.
ness man, an
honorable hus-
tier and pos