St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-11-11
LUCY PARSONS FLAG
Hauled Down by Garden City
Policeman.

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Policeman.
CHICAGO, Nov. 10.-The anarchist
memorial celebration to-day was very
tame, in fact the only noteworthy incl
dent was furnis ned by Mrs. Lucy Par
sons, who, in defiance OF the police pro-
hibition of red flags. hung one from the
window of her residence on Milwaukee
avenue early in the day. A policeman
was sent to her house 20 notify her to
take down the anarchial EN- blem.
This is a free country" said Mrs.
Parsons. "Why can't wave the flag
Uf my doctrine?'
because my orders are to pull it
down." said the patrolman. and without
further parley he tore down tie flag
and took it to the station. Mrs. Parsons
fumed for while and then left Tor
Waldheim. The day was dreary and
cold. and lack of enthusiasm was the
most noticeable feature of the celebra-
tion at Waldheim cemetery. From
crowd of 5000 last year the attendance
to-day had dwindled TO less than 1900,
and of this humber not few were
merely curious spectators. The floral
decorations at the grave of the executed
men were prOfuse and beautiful. The
only inscription among the various
offerings which had any of the old-tine
anarchist style Was that from
the Pioneer Aid society. read
ing, 'Murdered. but still alive"
During the exercise Miss Spices. Mrs.
Schwab and Mrs. Fisher stood by the
graves, while Mrs. Parsons. sitting on
the damp ground by her husbands
grave, with her little boy,by her side.
buried her face i'm her andkerchief
and abandoned herself to tears. After
musical selections by the band and
singing society, C.. G. Clemens, of To-
peka, Kan, stepped upon table which
had been covered with red cloth, and
announced himself TO be an A merlcan
anarchist. Although he understood
his life was in danger in Chicago, he
had determined to have his say. He
then abused the laws and authori les in
mild way, and urged that the memo
rles of the dead men be kept
green by spreading their principles
Paul Grottkau then spoke in much
milder vein than last year. His address
was principally devoted to the ''ciimes
of the aristOcracy." in setting forth
which he paid some attention to the
owners of the dam the breaking of
which caused the JohnStOwn disaster.
"Only through blood" said he, 'can
white slavery be abolished. Don't
imagine we are at peace. We are at
war with existing conditions. OF course
we can't have battle every day. but
the energy of forces will gather and the
inevitable conflict in which we hope TO
be successful will come." Jacob
Mikanda made brief speech in Bo-
hemian, and q. Oliver recited a poam.
No disturbances occurred throughout
the day. Indeed, the lack of enthusiasm
which generally charaettrizes the an
archists' gatherings was the chief feat
ure.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. l0.-The
anarchists of this city celebrated the
anniversary of the Chicago executions.
Turner hall was crowded with mixed
audience of anarchists and their sympa-
thizprs. The exercises consisted of
speeches by local anarchists. and
series of tableauX representing the
progress and final triumph of anarchy.
The speeches were bitterly denunca-
tory in tone, but did not advise the I'M
mediate use of violent means to obtain
the anarchists object. The audience
was enthusiastic.