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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-06

night, and he said: s.When Fred
came in from milking / paid him of,
and he started to 90 up stairs to get
his clothes, and l told him my sister
was bathing and that he had better
not 90. So he said he would come
out in the morning and get his
clothes. told him to take old
Prince . family horse we have, and
ride in. He said he guessed he would
take Dick the colt; SO I told him
all right and he put on his overcoat
and started. went back into the
house and did not leave again until
heard the horse return. should
think If Fred had not met with an
accident he could have gotten pretty
nearly to Milan before the horse came
back.
"When the horse came back told
my wife something must have hap
pened to Fred, so hitched up and
drove down to the road. When
found the body 1 went to Mr.. Wei
giles house and John Weigle and
Charles Heber helped me put the
body in the buggy and take it there.
Then drove to Milan for DR.. Eddy
and the rest was told at the coroner's
inquest"
When asked if there was any sup
position of murder advanced that
night. Mr.. Bastian replied: mo. no
one thought of murder until the
next day. 1 am sure l thought all
along it was an accident"
when was the money first
thong hit OFF" was asked.
mot until 8 o'clock that night when
I suggested to William Kuschmann, of
Rock Island. that he had better see
if the money was in Kuschmann's
clothes, saying had paid him that
night. He searched him and could
find no money"
Had Mr.. Kuschmann any more
money than what you paid him."
mo, think not. He had worked
for 5000 q year and had already
paid him 1906 which left .$79. IS
coming, and that gave him Satur-
day night"
''In what denominations was that
money!"
There was one 20-dollar bill,
three 10-dollar bills, three fives, one
in paper and SIS. IS in silver"
"You collected the money in town
the day you paid it to him?"
"About $50 of it I did; the rest 1
had in the house."
Mr.. Bastian in reply to the in
quiry as to whether young Kusch-
mann was subject to fits or falling
sickness said that he had peculiar
spells of becoming unconscious fire.
quently; that he generally had such
spells during the evening.
Mr.. Bastian said further in re-
Spouse to questions that the other
side of Rock river the people all
thought it was case of accidental
death, but that this side the feeling
was that it was murder. For his
own part he always thought the un-
fortunate man was killed by the
horse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-06
MR.. BAsTIAN CALLS ON THE ARGUS.
Desires Certain Statements Published
Corrected Relative to the Scene,

Desires Certain Statements Published
Corrected Relative 70 the Scene.
Henry F. Bastian, on whose farm
Frederick X. Ann was employed,
called at The argus this morning.
Mr.. Bastian is q young man 26 years
OF age and was raised in Rock Island
county, having lived in Bowling and
Black Hawk townships all his life-in
fact has resided on the farm he now
works. and which was owned by his
father, for "a years. His family con-
sists Of his wife and child and his
sister. Mr.. Bastian stated that his
object in calling at The ARGUS office
was to have the statement published
in The ARGUS Of last Wednesday
evening that the gates leading from
the roadway through to the house
were in the habit Of being kept closed,
corrected. There are two gates, :"
said Mr.. Bastian, land while we keep
them shut in the summer time, we
do not in the winter. They had not
been closed since the first day of last
November. Beside that the BODY.
instead Of being close to the gate,
was SO rods distant. up on Mill
Greek hill. You see. 1 did not in
tend to come in today, bat q friend
OF mine told me what had been in
The ARGUS. and that had better
come in and have the corrections
made. As people might suspect me.
That's all"
Mr.. Bastian was thereupon asked
to recite in detail the circumstances
previous to young Kuschmann's de-
parture for Rock Island Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-06
Best Of All

to cleanse the system in q gentle and
truly beneficial manner. When the
sPringtime comes. use the true and
perfect remedy. Syrup of Figs. One
bottle will answer for all the family
ana costs only so cents; the large
size IL. Buy the genuine. Manu-
featured by the California Fig syrup
company only, and for sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-06

Generally cloudy weather this A.
ternoon and tonight and partly
cloudy Saturday; colder tonight and
Saturday. Westerly winds. To-
days temperature 50.
Il. J. WALL, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-06
speing Clsaninr.

You viii agree with us that the
water furnished you by the Missis-
sippi needs cleaning. You can do
this to perfection BY using an Erie
litter. See Davis company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
HALL OF HISTORY
A Handsome Building for the Amer
lean University.
GRANITE And ROCK-FACED MARBLE
Plans forsthe New Structure Have
Been Prepared.
ITS FINE APPOINTMENTS

The plans and specifications of the first
building in the proposed group to be erected
by the trustees of the American University
the Hall of History, are now complete and
are being put into the hands of the con-
tractors. This fine building is not to be
enc of the more important structures of
the university, but is a department build
irg. 1t is the plan to have a series of col
leges built for the special work to be done
In them. Several reasons combined to make
the Hall of History the first to be erected.
Bishop Hurst's well-known interest in his
tory may have had some influence; the gift
of 100000 worth of securities toward the
endowment of this college also had it's in
fuence. The nature of the work to be in
Guided was, however, the chief reason.
This college is to cover the field of history
as ordinarily understood. and also to in
clude special lines of history, as philosophy
the sciences, law civilization and others
so making it founda ton department for
all lines of special investigation.
Inc building is two and a half stories
hlSh, the lower story coming so far above
ground as to be well lighted and ventilated
The base course of stone and the steps are
to be of granite. The basement story will
be of rock-faced MAJ BILE, and the two upper
stories of tool-dressed marble. The roof
is 10 be OF hrSt-ClaSS quality of slate and
copper. The entire building will be l16
feet long and 10 to % feet wide.
While there are subordinate entrances at
tie ends of the building, the main en-
trance is by fine flight of steps, nanl:ed
by Two candelabra on pedeStalS. Passing
between two immense Doric columns the
visitor VIII find himself on q well-paved
porch of large dimensions from which, by
a double door, he will enter the main hall
ms is to be thirty-two feet square, we'll
lighted and tiled with marble. From this
main entrance kall corridors are run to
the ends of the building and fine stairways
VIII lead to the upper floor, and also to
the basement story. The basement story
will contain toilet facilities waitins, rooms
for students and eight good rooms, that
may be appropriated for such purposes as
may be found necessary.
Library and Lecture Rooms
As the visitor enters the hall he will find
himself in front of two sets of double
doors. On will lead to the historical Ii
brary, room 43 feet by ~, fitted with
shelving. The other double doors are to
lead into the historical museum, a room of
the same size as the library and fitted
with cases for such objects will be es-
pecially illustrative Of history. The library
and museum are connected by large fold
ing door.
Besides the library and museum there are
four rooms on this main floor for profess
scrs in which they will be expected to
have their private libraries and workshops.
The Seminary Feature.
Adjoining these will be four rooms,
each tweaty-seven feet long and twenty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
TWILL DE 4 BEATTY.
Tom"rrOw's Twcnty-FOur-PaEe Star
to Equal the Best.

Tom"rrOw's Twcnty-Four-PaEe Star
to Equal the Best.
The following are a few of the special
articles to appear in Saturdays Star. Ser-
eral of them will be appropriately illus
trated, and all Of them will be interesting:
THE sAENGERBUND FESTIVAL. UI-
lustrated)
A hearty welcome prepared for the nu-
merous friends of this organization at
the handsome club house
PARIS BY NIGHT Qllustrated)
Sterling Heilig in chatty letter tells
why the gay city by gaslight is apt to
be Disappointing
MINISTER THYRSO. Gllustrated.)
representative Of Portugal in this coun-
try.
THE SUMMER GIRL. 0llustrated.)
She will be known this season by her
parasol. Gossip about the fashions.
THE SPY. Gllustrated)
A parlor play written by Sir Walter
Besant and Walter Harrles Pollock.
FRAUDS IN THE MAILS Ollustrated1
Ingenious schemes to steal from Uncle
Sam, and how thieves are captured.
AMONG THE STARS. Qllustrated)
A journey through the heavens with
planispfere's aid
CHICAGO UP TO DATE. .Ollustrated)
What the democrats are doing for the
national convention of July Z. By
Frank G. Carpenter f.
THE GHOST OF THE WINTER PAL
ACE. Qllustrated3
An absorbing story complete in tomor-
rows Star. By Alien Upward, author
OF Secrets of the Courts of Europe"
AWHEEL IN HOLLAND Il
A Washington woman's bicycle tour in
the land of dykes and bitches.
THE GREAT CRANK PEN.
Interesting miniature mechanical devices
TO be seen in the U. S. patent Office.
METHODIST BISHOPS.
Names that may be considered by the
general conference at Cleveland next
week.
OLD SPANS CRUELTY.
How the early conquerors depopulated
the Indies, and the atrocities of the
present.
PATRIOTIC WOMEN
What is being done by them to preserve
historic Jamestown
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.
A page and more Of interesting news
and gossip about base ball. tennis,
cricket and other pastimes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
BETTER TAKE AN UMBRELLA.
Weather, With Lish,
Showers, Predicted by the ForecasteI

threatening Weather, With Light
Showers, Predicted by the Forecaster
Forecast till pm. Saturday:
For the District of Columbia, Delaware
and Maryland, continued threatening
weather, with light showers tonight; Sat-
urday, partly cloudy weather; warmer Sat
urday morning; east to southeast winds.
For Virginia, threatening weather, with
showers tonight; Saturday, fair; warmer
Saturday morning; easterly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
TIL. pressure continues high in New Eng
land and on the Atlantic coast, but the
center is moving slowly northeaStward to
the Gulf of st. Lawrence. A moderate
storm las develored in the lower Misss-
sippi valley: central this morning over
Iowa end Missouri. The pressure is low
throughout the Mississippi and Missouri
valleys. An of high pressure covers
the Rocky mountain plateau, and is lnov-
ing slowly northeastward. The pressure
has risen generally in the Rocky mountain
districts and the upper Mississippi valley;
it has fallen in New England also in the
lower Mississippi valley and on the Pacific
coast.
The temperature is slightly higher i'll the
Mississippi valley and cooler on the Rocky
mountain slope and in the middle Atlantic
states.
Showers are reported in the middle At
lantic states. the lake regions ard the
lower Missouri valley, and thunder storms
have occurred in Iowa and Missouri.
Threatening weather, with showers. will
advance into New England by Saturday,
anG will continue in the middle ana
Atlantic states tonight, followed by clear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01

ing weather Saturday. The weather will
continue generally fair in the gulf states
Saturday, except possibly showers near the
coast
1t will be warmer in New England and
cooler in the lower Mississippi valley "
Saturday
The following heavy precipitation dn
inches) was reported
During the past twenty-four hours
Cleveland LIS.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at S
am: Great Falls, temperature, 60; condi-
ton, &c Receiving reservoir, temperature
10: condition at north connection, &c; condi-
ton at south connection, 36. Distributing
re servoir, temperature, 66; condition at in
fluent gate house, 20; effiuent gate house
80.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 4:12 m and 525 pm. ;
high tide, 1912 am and 10 pm
Tome rrow-Low tide, 5:35 a. m and G.lS
pm; high tide, "a am.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun rises, 5:o2; sun sets, Co. Moon
rises, II :53 pm.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by S:11 pm; ex-
rguiShing begun at 3:i am. The light
ramed. If clear less lighting may he or
dered.
Naphtha lamps all lighted by Sill pm ::
eXtingtishing begun at 3::s. The moon
schedule does not apply to naphtha lamps
Range of the thermometers.
The following We're the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today:
am, 81; = pm, 80; maximum, 81; min
imum, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01

elapsed, if the Grt is not removed, a gang
of men is sent oIt under an Inspector who
does the work. and charges the same
against the property, the cost becoming
lien against the land, the same any
other assessment. 1t is expected that the
owners, they realize what is be-
ing done, will make all haste to comply
with the law. A number of them have al
ready paid attention to the order and have
sodded their property. This proves eff
fectual m ans of preventing the dirt from
washing On the sidewalk after rains.
On Visit.
Commissioner Ross left yesterday after
noon for a short visit to his old home in
Illinois.
The Wooden Roof.
Apropos of the Objectionable roof now
being put on the new post office building,
it will be interesting to note the provision
made by the committee now engaged in
revising the building regulations concern
ing ff1e-proof structures. The new regula-
ton says:
Buildings hereafter erected or increased
in height, except churches, If exceeding a
height of seventy-five feet to the square
shall be constructed in a fire-proof man
ner, as terein named. to wit All joists,
beams, rafters, purlines. jack rafters
plates, studs, ties and arches shall be made
Of cast or wrought iron or other incori-
busible material, and covered with CORFU
Sdteu iron, sheet or cast iron, Tin, copper,
zinc or other metal, or slate, stone, brick
cement, mortar or other incombustible ma
terial.
While 1t is contended the District officials
have nothing to do with the construction
of government buildings, 1t will be seen
that no such roof as is being put on the
post office would be countenanced If the
building department Of the District had
enything to do with it.
Orders Issued.
The Commissioners TO-DAY issued the fol-
lowing orders:
Lay cement sidewalk and curb in the
north side of Hickman street southeast
between list and I'd streets.
Lay cement sidewalk on the 3 street side
of 2146 Florida avenue northwest
Lay cement sidewalk in front Of premises
from S21 to S21 Vermont avenue north
west.
That the public well at 18th and d streets
southwest be closed and that public hy-
drant be erected on the north side of d
street between 1872 and 14th streets south
west.
That go feet Of six-inch water main be
laid in the south side of L street between
10th and 18th streets southeast.
That catch basins be constructed at the
southeast corner of 18th and E streets
southwest and at the intersection of 36t 4
and G streets and at Both and p streets
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01

ore feet wide, in which there will be q
smaller collection of books on a special
line of history. These will be the work
rooms of the students, where, under the
direct supervision of the professor. they
can be pushing their original investiga-
tiCnS.
On this floor there will also be four lee
ture rooms.
On the upper floor there will be an as
sembIy hall. fifty-three feet long and fifty
one feet wide, with seating capacity suf-
ficient TO accommodate the whole depart
ment Here will be delivered the general
lectures open to all the students of his
tory. The seating will be such that it
can be removed. and the hall connected
with other rooms by opening doors, for
all the social funCt lions of the department.
This floor contains also four professors
rooms, four seminar rooms, and four lee
ture rooms, similar to those on the upper
floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
How to Do 1t.

From the Chicago Post.
III you really wish to get rid of your
dog" said the man of the world IF you
want it to pass out of your life entirely"
Il do" interrupted the unsophisticated
young man, but no one will take him."
That's because you don't go at it right
returned the man of the world.
I've actually offered TO give the dog
away
That's where you made your mistake.
No one wants a gift dog. He is suspicious
of him from the start. If YOU want to get
rid of your dog, advertise him for sale at a
bargain, but don't offer to give him to any
one. A mans best friend will generally
fight shy Of a dog that he offers for moth
ing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Sidewalks Must BE Cleaned.

The sidewalks of the city must be kept
clean. The order hes gone FORTH and own
ers Of property abuttirg improved streets
must see to it that no wdsEings of dirt are
permitted to lodge upon the sidewalks. In
der the law, the Commissioners have am
pie power to compel an Observance of this
order, and even row inspectors are Out re-
porting cases of this kind. When these re-
ports come in it is the policy of the Com
missioners first to notify the owner of the
property Responsible for the washing of
the dirt, and after a reasonable time has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
Transfers of Real Estate,

Edgar II. jackson to Thos. W. Short, lot 80
Douglas; $40.
Jas F. DuhGmel ct to Elizabeth II. Duhamel,
lot ~. So. l9l; SlGO.
Chas. Il. Purys ct ux. to Furmann ]. Shadd
part lot TO- blk. =, Ivy city; S2.OOO.
FurInann J. Shadd ct 10 Chas. Il. Purvis, lots
81. %. III. SCI $40; $4,000.
Erwin Baumrris and Myer Cohen. trustees t.
Rudolf GOllschmid, original lot IS and part OF
original lot IL. 81. 100; SlJ.4l325.
Gilbert \ Clark to Thos. ii. Pickford, original
lot 13. al 1912: $40.
Thos. NJ Fields to Alex. ii. Bell, half interest il
lOt II. 81. $50: so.
Elizabeth Griffin to Albert II. Stevens, part lot
-. sec. :. Barry Farm; 1890
Horace =. Jones ct uX- To Mary j. Benjamin
part of tract RCck Creek Ford road: SO.
Same to VIM. l. Miller, part same tract; SO.
RObt r. Ciilchrist ct to Frances Cooper, lOi
s, 81. Is. DeanwOod HEIGHTS; $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
He Disln't Know.

From the Philadelphia North American.
Mrs. Henpeck-'I called young Mr..
and Mrs. Viewed today. Now. 1 think it
nice to see a couple happily married ard
settled down"
Henpeck (glaring)-"Yes, I should think it
would be-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
Both ut Once.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
How do you feel, 'Bill?' asked the SYM
pathizing friend.
Some better" answered the wounded
cowboy. II guess 1t won't be long fore l
kin get round an get square"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
A Saving Side to Science.

From lie Petit Parisien.
"At my last place" said cock, II should
have been very comfortable If the master
hadn't been a photographer"
why, what difference could that maker"
You see, at the dinner table he used to
photograph the joints before they were re-
moved to the Kitchen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01

From the SOmerville Mass Journal
Ethel-''Tom says that the new young
man who comes to see you is a stock
broker. What is he-a bull Or i bear?"
Maud-"Well. l don't know, but he has
some of bears procliyities.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
Disappointed.

From the Brooklyn Life.
Mrs. East-"And what did you think of
Mr.. Inkwell, the novelist?'
Mrs. West-"Why. his clothes are so very
old-fashioned! And 1 understood that he
was celebrated for his style"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01

In the Massachusetts senate Wednesday
the house resolution in support of the
PRESIDENTS Venezuelan message and the
Monroe doctrine were rejected by a vote
of II to 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
The Dedication Sunday.

The dedication of the New Church edi-
fee at the corner of 10th and Corcoran
streets will take place Sunday morning at
1870 o'clock, instead of at II, the usual
hour for morning service.
The clergy of the general convention will
enter the church at that hour in process
sion, the congregation rising. The general
pastor and president of the general con-
vention will LEAD, bearing the open volume
of the Bible, which he will lay upon the
sacred repository on the altar. The min
listers will occupy reserved seats in front
and the six general pastors of the general
convention present will occupy seats in the
chancel. The alternating choirs will sing
on the entering of the procession the TWEEN
ty-fourth Psalm, THE Earth is the
Lords" etc. The Our Father" will fol-
low, and after that the singing of the
Holy, Holy" from Gounod's Messe Solen-
nellie. The morning service will proceed in
order The special dedication service will
begin with the recitation of the creed of
the New Church, I'VE worship Thee, our
God, the Lord. the Savior. Jesus Christ, in
whom is the Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit" etc.
The chairman of the building committee
of the national church will then present
the church for dedication to the presiding
general pastor, Rev. John Worcester who
will make the dedicatory address, and Rev
Frank Sewall will offer the dedcatory
prayer. Then will follow the dedication
sermon by Rev. James Reed of Boston and
the service will be concluded with the hoIy
communion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01

From the Yonkers Statesman
Yeast-"When your wife gets angry
won't she speak to you.'
Crimsonbeak-"Sh wont do anything
else"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
The Heat WnYe.

From the Sydney Bulletin.
Mr.. Borndrunk-''The heat was 19S in the
shade"
Mr.. Boosemore (endeavoring to give him
his auetus)-"Fahrenheit or centigrade?'
Mr.. Borndrunk (not to he caught-"Well,
a bit of both!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

RITE OF CONFIRMATION BY RT REV HENRY
Y. Satterlee, bishop of Wash, DC, in st. Luke's
Church, 18th and Madison SITS. NV, FRIDAY,
May /, at pm Seats free. All welcome. Rev.
o. VI. Waller, rector. IT.
THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF ELECTA
Chapter, No. 2, U. E Star, hereby notified
requested TO meet at AnacOstia Lodge Hall on
TOMORROW EVENING SATURDAY. mt 80
O'Clock, for the purpose Of making arrangements
for the funeral, which takes place on Sunday at
pm.
By order of the Worthy Matron.
my-2t JOHN ii. KING, Secretary-
A SPECIAI MEETING OF STEAM AND HOT
DAY, May g. 1896, their hall, No. 425 18th st.
NV, at 1880 O'Clock pm.
my1-2t" BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
OFFICE OF THE EXCISE BOARD OF TIE DIS
triCt Of Columbia. Washington, April 30 1856
Applications for bar room licenses have been re-
Ceived from ). j. Eagan, 1888 st. ne; f.
Clock, BGeEa Vista, GieSbOrO' Point Co. ROGER
WILLIAMS, Clerk Excise Board, d. c. 1t
OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES, DISTRICT
Of Columbia, Washington, April 30 1S96,-The
attention Of Taxpayers is called to the tax levied
for the year ending June 30, 1886, on real and
personal property. The second half of such tax.
where not previously paid, will become due and
payable the first day Of May, and if not paid
before the first day of June ensuing shall there
upon be in arrears and delinquent and Il penllty
of one per ccntum upon the amount thereof shall
be ADDED and like penalty on the first day Of
each month thereafter, and the same, with other
taxes due and in arrears. VIII he listed for adj
ycrtiSement and tax sale in the manner pre-
scrbel by existing law. BY order of the Com
miSsi0nerS of the District Of Columbia. Attest:
J.. g. DAVIS. Collector OF Taxes. II. G. myl-Gt