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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
THE GRIP TAKES HOLD IN GOTHAM
Thousands Of Public school Teachers and
Pupils Sick-Chicago'. Death Rate

Thousands of Public school Teachers and
Pupils Sick-Chicago's Death Rate.
NEW YORK, April LA grippe mas in
vaded the public schools, and held more
than 5000 pupils aud teachers in its
clutches yesterday morning The police
sick list keeps on growing. Yesterday
morning more than 200 men reported i'll.
an increase of twelve since Monday. The
ratio of increase in the list of sufferers in
other city departments and among ele-
waited and surface railroad employees is
about the same"
Not So Fatal Last Year.
DR. Cyrus Edison said: LA grippe j. ep-
ideIaic. There are hundreds OF cases that
are not reported. because it is not obliga-
tory. Many other cases exist thasare not
sufficiently serious to require the services
OF a physician
is it rs fatal as the last epidemic.7
No; | think not. The symptoms are
more catarrhal than usual. and a. a result
less likely to DC attended with serious
consequences"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
The Spotters Snnttsd

GAINESVILLE. Tex, April -Four spot
ters in the employ of the Santa Fe road
were discovered here Monday in the yards
by local employees. A mob gathered, and
for a time it was feared that serious injury
would befall the spoilers. They were told
to leave town within two hours or they
would he tarred and feathered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
The Kiucaid Trial.

WASHINGTON CITY, April lin the
Kincaid trial Yesterday, the defense con-
fined itself mainly to an attempt to prove
that Taulbee had made threats against
Kincaid and that those threats had been
communicated to Kincaid- Several wit
nesses testified to this effect.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
Two Men suffocated.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April L-George
Tezeler and A Roper were found dead in
their room at The Alamo Cement works
Monday. They occupied once air-tight
room used formerly for storing lime. It
adjoined a kiln IN which lime was being
burned, and it is suppose that the men
were suffocated by gases escaping from
the L lin
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
''Uncle Remus' Mother Dead.

ATLANTA, Ga. April Mrs Mary A.
Harris, mother of Uncle Remus,r Mr..
Joel Chandler Harris. died at the resi-.
dence of her son in this city Monday. Mrs.
Harris was 20 years of age, and had been
in i'll health for some time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
TALKS WITH OTHERS INTERESTED
Dunnivants Counsel and Detective Bon.
field Interviewed

Dunnivants Counsel and Detective Bon
field Interviewed.
Representative Moore, OF Kankakee. is
counsel for Dunnivant. He saws he has
worked on the case since August, 1889.
He continued 81 took this matter uu
solely from desire to see justice done. II
the facts are as stated, and | believe they
are, it is one of the most outrageous and
scandalous perversions of justice ever
perpetrated. l have had the matter care.
fully investigated by detectives, and
from what can learn from them and
from the boy aud mis- mother am posi-
tive we have good case. / have taken
care of the boy and sent where he can not
be reached by those who have an object III
getting rid of him"
What Detective Bonfield Knows.
any association with this Dunnivant
matter" said Capt. John Bonfield, "came
about through my fight with The Times.
One of my attorneys, in looking about
ran across either one or two notes OF
Vests and The Time 5, Endorsed by o. w.
Potter. think there were two notes for
$40, 900 each, but there may have been but
one. 1t had been proposed that my differ
ences with The Times people be submit
ted to an arbitration committe, of viii CT
committee Mr.. O. W. Potter was sug
gested as member. Naturally rather
wonder what this RELATIONS of Mr.. Potter
aad The Times might be- /, of course
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01

The rosy freshness. and velyety soft-
ness Of the skin Is variahly obtained by
those who use Pezzoni's Complexion
Powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
Tried to Make Him Confess.

Dunnivant further alleges that in
August 1888, James Hutchins, SON in
law OF Mr.. Potter, went to Joliet to see
Dunnivant and further consummate the
conspiracy. Hutchins tried to induce the
prisoner to sign IA written concession of
his guilt. and thai he should not talk to
reporters about the case Hutchins
agreed on his part that Potter woI lid
withdraw his opposition to plaintiff being
pardoned, and Hutchins also promised
that Potter's son would go to the governor
and have him pardoned. Eugene refused
to sign any paper whatever acknowledg
ing guilt and declined to accept any OF
the propositions offered by Hutchins.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01

''Why don't you go to work."
"There amt much doin' at ny trade
now"
What is your trader
"Pickin' flowers off er century plants. -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
Ordered Out of Lake Geneva.

DunnIvant alleges that in May, 1888 he
went to visit Miss Potter at her fathers
summer residence in Lake Geneva. the
young lady inviting him there. His
presence becoming known to Mr.. Potter
the latter procured Dunnivant's arrest
without authority OF law, and had him
imprisoned Tor two nights, then releasing
him and ordering him to leave, watch he
did. For year thereafter Potter had
the young man watched, constantly an.
noyed and threatened, and prevented
from obtaining any employment. Capt.
O'Donnell Is alleged to have been the
active agent N this system of persecution,
and be made il a grand snccess
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
An Attempt to Kill Him.

Dunnivant was taken to the peniten-
tiary Feb 9, 1851, and as soon as he was
there was put ut work he had not the
physical strength to perform, the impli.
cation being that the purpose was that he
should not leave prison alive Conse-
quently he became II physical wreck, and
it is for this in part that he asks damages,
as he Is unable 10 perform manual la Dor
He would have died, he says, had not De-
tective John Bonfield interceded with
the warden for him and obtained him
lighter employment. While The Chicago
Times was under control of James J.
West, DLnnivan5 says, the paper heard OF
the case and sent reporter to interview
the prisoner, promising to publish the
facts, and the interview was suppressed
in consideration of SIS, 900 paid to West by
Potter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
DIJNNIVANT'S LOVE.
The Cause of a First-Class Chi
cago Sensation.
A MILLIONAIRE SUED FOR 100000

Trials and Prosecutions of the Newsboy
Who Won the Affections of o. w. Pot
ter's Fair Young Observation-Disclosures
That. if True, VIII Give the Defendant
Barrel of Trouble-Synopsis of the
Charges Upon Which the Damage Claim
Is Based.
CHICAGO, April Eugene Dunnivant
formerly newsboy in this city, who a
year ago completed a four years term in
IN the penitentiary for theft, yesterday
began n suit for 100000 against o. W.
Potter, president of the South Chicago
Rolling Mill company. The plaintiff al
leges that in order to break up an ac-
quaintance between Dunnivant and Mr.
Potter's daughter, Mr.. Potter with others
conspired and secured his conviction on a
false charge. Dunnivant also claims that
the editor of Chicago paper, who Sc
cured from him complete statement of
his Imprisonment and his acquaintance
| with and friendship for Miss Potter, was
paid SIS, 900 to suppress its publication.
Looks Like a Celebrated Case.
In all It's alleged details the case is one
of the most remarkable on record. Mr.
Potter is well-known and wealthy. He
lives in luxurious residence on Dear
born avenue, and has summer residence
| on Lake Geneva, which is one of the
landmarks of that beautiful sheet of
water Young Dunnivant is presented in
his declar alton the lover of Mr.. Pot
ter's daughter. He says he made her ac-
quaintanoe when he was 16 years old and
| newsboy, selling papers on the north
side. OF course his daughters alleged
passion for such a lover was very dis
tasteful to Mr.. Potter, and upon this OPP
position is built up a series of charges
that are exceedingly sensational. The
first move of Mr.. Potter, as declared, was
a systematic course OF persecution. the
chief active mover in which was Police
Capt O'Donnell, whom Potter hired for
that purpose, AID 1t was carried out so
well that young Duunivant had to sell out
his business
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-01
The Growing Conspiracv

But the grand finale of the conspiracy
was reached when Dunnivant was induced
to go to South Chicago with young fel-
low named Allen and a confederate who
was made up to resemble Dunnivant. A
charge was cooked up that Allen had
stolen some clothes and other property,
and Allen was arrested. In prosecution
OF the plot Allen accused DunnIvant of the
theft, and he was arrested also. Then AL
len was let of with a short term in the
house OF correction, while Dunnivant was
sent to peniteItiary for four years, all as
part of said conspiracy. 1t is also allegsd
that Miss Potter employed counsel to de-
fend her lover; that Duunivant was urged
to plead guilty and take a light punish.
ment, but ne refused to do so, and was
duly sent to the penitentiarv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
PATERSON.
fAIERSON.
FOR TRYING TO POISON HER HUSBAND.

FOR TRYING To PUISUN HEX IUSBAND.
Mrs. Samuel Cook was placed under bonds on Fri
day night TO answer charge of attempting to poison
her husbind Cook, who is tcamster. that last
Saturday when he went home after working all day his
wife offered him big bowl of tea which was steamng
ON the stove. He drank it and found the bottom OF
the bowl covered with green substance resembling
Paris green. He asked his wife what it was and she
laughingly told him she had poisoned him.
Cook immediately felt sick. and in trying to reach
te cellar fell down the stairs exhausted He Lay In
the cellar all night His wife would give him no help.
on the following day he summoned enough strength TO
crawl to his bed, where he stayed until Friday after
noon His wife had broken the bowl, but he secured
the pieces and exhibited them in court. a chemical
ANALYSIS showed the greer sediment TO be Paris green
The case was kept q secret until MIS- COOK was ar
rested She stOutly denies the charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
which votes Colonel Mills Judge Crisp ana
Sir. Springer will each receive pluraiV'
and Mr.. McMlin nearly One.third.
BROOKLYN CONGRESSMAN FOR MILLS.


The four members of Congress In BROOKLYN, W. %
Coombs. J. NJ Clancy, A. G. Chaplin and l. F. Magner'
held a caucus at the CITY Hall yesterday. IL was
hoped to have Congressman Covert, OF Long lsmhd'
with Them but he did not appear. 1t is understood
that he supports McMin for Speaker and the Brook
lyn men hoped to induce him TO declare in favor OF
r. Q. Mills. they agreed TO do At the close OF the
conference Messrs. Coombs. Clancy Chaplin and Mag
ner sent Joint telegram to Mr.. Mills saving: The
BROOKLYN delegation has just concluded its meeting,
and has resolved, unanimously to support your can
didacy for Speaker
II is understood that Mayor Chaplin was whipped
into line by the influence of Boss" Mclaughlin and
Henry ]. Cullen, who had promised his support to
Mills. Mr. Chaplin was told that his chances OF re
orders given to him, and he meelllv obeyed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
NEWARK.

John Carter who was known to be possessed OF con-
siderable property, died in the almshouse at YORK.
PENN two weeks ago. lie had been admitted under
the name OF Kingsland, and just before his death nc
told his true name His relatives In Newark sent iof
the body and had 1t buried in Mount Pleasant Gene
terry Carter's father misery and hermit lie
lived at Clay and High sts, and John was his only
child. The father died three years ago, leaving prop
erty worth about S17 600 Last summer the son In
formed a neghbor that he going away for short
time and would take only small sum OF money VITA
him. lie not heard from agnin until news was
carter had made Will, which he deposited with a
LAWYER In this will bouse Is left to a cousin but
il appears that Carter sold the house after making
The Will All the rest Of the property Is devised TO
hIs daughter Ida twentysx years old but the lawyer
,ss no knowledge OF this property, which consisted OF
stocks and bonds.
Alfred Parkes who killed his wife Maygaret by strik
ing her on the head with hammer In quarrel on
November IS, pleaded not guilty TO an Indictment for
murder in the courts yesterday. His trial was set
down for December B.
John Miller twelve years old, Lying with his aunt
AZ No 80 Commercest. was attacked by large New
foundland dog In Mulberry -. near Centre Market
Yesterday afternoon and frghtfuly bitten In the face
one Of the boys cheeks was almost torn away, and
his chin and left eve were badly injured. The came
dog had previously attacked and bitten Willie Foggett
fen wears old living at No. 90 COmmercest. The boy
WINS Wounded on the wrist The Miller boy fought with
the brute bit was thrown down. No one attempted
10 interfere 10 save the boy. crowd gave chase
TO the dog and II was assocd by On active youth and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
RUTHERFORD.
NOT REFORMED EpIsCopALIANs, THEY SAY.

NOT RETURNED EFlSCOfhLlANo I1LA On
Charles E. Parker, former warden Of Grace Church.
and now president of the Episcopal Society OF Ruther-
ford, which proposes to conduct regular religious
services In Rutherford outside the jurlsdion OF Grace
Church. in open letter made public yesterday re-
plies TO the statement of the Rev. Francis j. Clayton
made week ago, in which Mr. Clayton made pubhc
the result of his investigations into the standing OF
Professor william Esher, who has conducted the In
dependent services for two Sundays, and Is again
announced TO Offciae to-day. Mr. Clayton said that
the rector OF Church, Jersey City, had Informed
Ism that Mr. Esher minister In good standing In
.he Reformed Episcopal Church, in which case II the
services were to be Reformed Episcopal he disclalmed
any jurisdiction in the matter rector OF Grace
Church
Mr.. Parker says that the services were held In &C
cordance with the Book Of Common Prayer OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church Of America and are In no
way TO be construed COMPOUNDED with the SER
vices of the Reformed Episcopal Church, Professor
Eshei no says, ofciated lay reader 1t Is not be-
eyed that Grace Church will take any further acu0n
In Tie case. one Of the vestrymen, while d1sclaimng
on behalf of the church any wish 70 Interfere with the
freedom Of religious worship, Thought IL aDsuru tat
any body which had disregarded the wishes OF thc
bisbop of the diocese should still use word that iin
lost is meaning for them. Bishop Starkey has not
Vet publicly announced his intentions with regard TO
the services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
ENGIEWQQD.

A fight in which two men dangerously injured
took place at midnight Friday In the lquor'shop OF
Edward Lyons in Paisade-ave. Lyons ard john Bryan
may die ard several other were cut and otherwise
injured. short time ago Lyons put up cane Tor u
r,f,e and won il himself This caused much dlssaus-
,ae;i,. amonr the other contestants, among whom
,rara srhomas aud John Bryan, brothers, On Thurs
day night gang headed by the Bryan brothers went
RI Lyons.s place to do him up, as one "a them pus
~ Thcrs iyas n fight in which Lyons was victorious.
obn Bryan was arrested and fined by Justice Cass Tor
dlsordcrly conduct.
On Friday night Che BRYAN brctneis ana their
by smashing the doors and windows, ana AZ olcc spIs
,i,en Lyons's head with q cuspldoI lie rNained ne
eansa apd defended himself 50 effectively with big
iron POKER that he laid out two OF his assailants,
nearly killing John Bryan then and there Lyons was
sonnd hack - his bar unconscious and bleeding pro-
fnsely Doctor, say his chances for life are slim MS
s,ull having been fractured John Bryan u suffer.
Ing from The poker blows On the head and from kicks
received m the semitic. His condition Is precarous,
he being internally injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
To MITIGATE THE PASS NUISANCE.

TO MITIGATE THE PASS NUISANCE.
Chicago Nov. 2S-The indications are that there will
be notable gathering Of railroad magnates in this
civ next Tuesday The movement to restrict the
issuing of free transportation has been taken up by
the highest officers Of the roads. and instead OF leaving
the settlement Of the question to their general passen-
ger agents. they have decided to come together them
selves and to adopt agreement that Will
practically abolish the pass system. call for the
meeting has been issued. 1t is signed BY Presidents
Marvin Hught. Of the Chicago and Northwestern, ana
Roswell Miller of the Chicago. Milwaukee aud st.
Paul: yice-Presidents j. S. McMullin Of the Chicago
and Alton and George B. Harris, OF the Burlington.
It has been sent to the presidents or managing officers
OF all the large railroad companies in the United States
several Of whom already signed their Intention Of
being present. There is reason to believe that Jay
Could Chauncey NJ. Depew. Coils p. Huntington,
George B. Roberts, ~ E. ingalls,, and many Others OF
similar rank. will respond to the call Although the
Western roads took the lead In this matter the Eastern
lines have Joined heartily in the movement: The
meeting is to be under the auspices OF the western
Traffic Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
LONG ISLAND.

HE HANGED HIMSELF IN HIS CELL.
Charles Sandsrock, thirty eight years DID, committea
suicide last night in cell at the Second Prccinct
stauon.house in Long Island City, He was arrested
at about o'clock complaint OF his wife, who charged
him with being drunk. He was discovered hanging
In the cell at about 30 p m. He took on DIS
cardigan Jacket and tying sleeve to the bar OF ue
CELL fastened the other sleeve securely eoout MS necs
and while in a kneelng position allowed himself 20
strangle TO death lie was employed at the terra
Gotta works in Ravenswood, and leaves wife and TWO
children.
PATCHOGUE.-Thc Patchogue postofice was opened
nv acracksmeno on Friday night. They attempted To
open the safe containing money and postage stamps,
hut failed They tore up a number OF letters ana
secured small quantity Of postage stamps when nc,
had been left loose in the cash drawer. They tnen
escaped. From the bungliDg manner In wnicn uey
worked IL is believed they were novices. Tnere sp'
pears to- be no clew to the robbers
LONG ISLAND CTrY.--The Church Of the Redeemer
will today celebrate the twentyhft anniversary OF lts
organization At the morning service sermon VII
be preached by Bishop Lttletohn. In the evening
the rector the Rev. Dr. Edmund d. Cooper VIII give
Seventeen communicates, while at present there are
35O. The church. which is Of stone and Is valued
at $50 600, is a substantial monument TO the
services rendered by the rector who has presided over
the parish since its organization. When the churen
was thirteen years old 1t was free from DEBT IN
1870 a handsome Sunday school building was erected
since its completion the building has become too
small and the vestry decided to enlarge IT In honor
of the twenty fifth anniversary Of the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
OTHER SUBURBAN TOWNS.
ROCKLAND COUNTY.

ROCkLAND COUNTY.
ONE WAS KILLED AND TWO INJURED.
Weakened by the tornado which week ago swept
over Piermont Pier one of the big Erie Railroad coal
cribs on the pier suddenly collapsed on Friday Patrick
Cochrane Ira Davis and George Garbick were burleo
under the mass Of coal and other workmen rode rapidly
ON hand-car to the village and brought assistance
Patrick Cochrane was first taken out. He was badly
but not fatally hurt. George Garbck was next founo
alive. but almost unconscious. Though the upper
mart Of his body was free when uncovered 1t required
several hours work to release him, which was done
by saving away heavy timbers which pinned down
his legs. Two Of his ribs were broken and he was M
ternaly injured.
Urged on by a grlefstricken mother the workmen
flung aside tons of coal to reach the manged BODY q
Ira Davis, nineteen years old: who ley deep down N
the heap. His corpse found after he had been
dead several hours. It was removed With dimcuity
and sent home. His father died few weeks ago ano
the Lad was his mothers only support She may lose
her reason. The Piermont ROWING AssI Sa LINZ -
Coroner KIRKPATRICK viii make searching investor
tton and may cause 100000 tons OF coal 10 DO TO
moved from the pier II lives are endangered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29

tween Baltimore and New-orleans. lie fAed ""a go.
creditors at once carried their CLAIMS 10 eous.
coher Sitting for Judge Clark demanded that kysn
sbouh Give an account of his losses. The JudS We.
not satisfied with Mr. Ryans reply rs 10 sisiVV. o.'
accepted the reply in regard to the remainder
Ing to several hundred thousand lie diree'eu 's.
RYAN turn over slel 600 make better showing ~
it; the judgment of the court being that Ryan
held that amount. had 1t covered among MS n'.'
Ryan did not respond to the demand and was seh' ~.
,ail for contempt. An appeal was Mhrn "
sunreme Court OF the State and Ryan was adm, .ss
IN hail in The above amount pending judgment OF j
court. lie gave bonds and immediately ~ his
Tho Ryan Dry Goods Company, c ompo1 managcn
hyotheTs In which concern he became genersl ~ A.
ana which has since thea been doing business 1oaN
lanta on an extensive scale. Inc sup vanssr,
sfirmod tho decision OF tho lower eour' NV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
THE RAILROAD WANTS THE MINERAL LAND.

TIE RAILROAD WANTS THE M1NERAL LAND.
Washington, Nov. 2s.-CommiSsioner Carter, Of tho
General Land Office. has given decision in the case
Of Richard r. Baren and Others against the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company. The land in controversy
Is within the grant Of the company. and returned
by the SurveyOr-G General agricultural land. Sub
sequent to the date of the filing of the map OF definite
location of the road, IL discovered TO be mineral.
The contention Of the company was that. tho
land was rot known to be mineral at the date Of
fling 1t passed absolutely under the grant. The
Commissioner. however. holds that the discovery Of
the mineral character OF the land, subsequent to the
filing Of the map of definite location. but before the
issuing OF the patent excerpts the land from the grant
This case IS now pending In the United States Supreme
of Montana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
To VOTE ON WORLDS FAIR RATES.

Chicago Nov 2s.-The proposition that half rates be
charged on all foreign exhibits to the Worlds Fair.
both coming and going has been submitted to vote
OF the members of the Western Traffic Association.
Only a few OF the votes are in as yet and 1t is i'm
possible to tell what the result will be. Among the
railroad officers the principal advocate Of half rates in
both directions is +. p Ripley vice president OF the
Chicago Milwaukee and st. Paul road. who argues that
the railroads should be willing to do their part toward
making the Exposition a success He contends how
aver that the roads can only afford to do this In the
case NJ foreign exhibits, and thinks that American
exhibits should be transported at full rates to Chicago
and returned free Of charge.