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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
HEALTH OFFICERS Moesep.
A'sacked hy Bohemians While Trying "a
Remove Smallpox Cases.

Attacked by Bohemians While Irwin, IN
Remove Smallpox Cases.
CHICAGO, May 3I.-Six health off,cer.
were injured by mobs of riotous Bohe-
m'ans while attempting the removal of
smallpox cases from l,O72 Troy street and
'64 Airport street. Patrol wagons from
tne Hinman street, Maxwell street, Canal
port avenue and Lawndale stations were
called out, but the officers refused to as.
sist the health officers, and one patrol
dead. ""i1
1ne injured are: Harvey Campbell
health officer. knocked down with a crow
Oar, kicked IN face. jumped on and inter
nally injured; DIR. L. IL. ChloupeL s,o
Blue island avenue, interpreter. knocked
down, kicked and beaten. face cut and
scalp wound; DR. George c. Hunt. IaI
lakewood boulevard, knocked down with
club. scalp wound and face cut. badly
hurt; William O'Connell, driver of amhu.
lance. stoned by mob, face cut and ho5v
bruised; John T. O'Connor, health officer.
beaten, kicked and bruised; A. Schlessler
health officer, knocked down with a brick
se'lip torn and race cut, is seriously hurt,
Campbell, Chloupek, Schlessler. O,Con-
nor, and O'Connell were all hurt in the
riot at l,O'2 Troy street DR.. H. y. Beeple
was the only man who escaped injury.
Dr. Hunt had a riot all to himself at
"a Airport street. His buggy was turned
over and he was knocked down. The doc.
20, says the CanalpOrt avenue wagon
hiied with officers drove up, but the
police We're frightened by the mob and
driven of. DIR. Hunt managed to stand
Oh the crowd until an officer in citizens,
clothes came to his help, or he saws he
would have been killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
The New'Orleans Lynchinc,

NEW ORLEANS. May 3l.-In the United
States circuit court of appeals decision
was rendered which finally settles the
suits of the relatives of the Italians killed
in the parish prison March a, 1891. The
suit was for damages for the act of the
lynchers. Judge Dan \. Fardee read the
decision of the court, which was that in
the absence OF statute giving right of
action TO sue for damage TO life by mobs
the suit was TO be dismissed. and the city
freed from its liability for damages.
Judge Pardee's decision is exhaustive.
The city in its pieadings admitted its
guilt OF gross negligence, out held that it
was not responsible i'll the premises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
CAME TO NAUGHT.
ne Operators Conference at
Springfield Today.
Southern Illinois Operators
Stubborn in the Matter.
Nefuse to Attend and the
Strike Goes on.
Will be Fought Out to the
Bitter End.
Terrible Flood at Pueblo,
Col.-The Losses.

SrIlNGFiELD. May S1.-The con-
'c re &c OF TIC coal operators of Illi-
nois held here this morning 20 ar
ran-,e he prices and come to an
asreem Mt VIII rely the compe; ;ition
OF the northern, southern and CEN
tral Illinois fields yulI be adjusted
u t.ie en- OF settling the great coal
strike came to naught, owing to
the refusal of the rerators of
southern Illinois and the Greet c, IL
solilaie Coal company 10 take part
in Tn, conference. The conference
was composed entirely OF northern
operators. with few from
the central portion. After two hours
OF futile argument among themselves
he operators adjourned size die.
State President Crawford and Ma
tional rresi''ert Mcbride, OF the
miners, declare the strike will con-
time N the same lines. Both main
tain ii is stronger and more vigorous
than ever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
OUR HEROIC DEAD.
Annual Decoration Of Their
Honored Graves.
THE DAY WELL KEPT AT CHICAGO.

Business Stops TO Drop q Flower in
Memory of the Nations Defenders who
Died for Their Countrywide Usual Cele-
bratfon Mt Washington On-1onument to
Horace Greeley Unveiled at New York.
Events Elsewhere.
CHICAGO, May 31.-The grand march Of
the afternoon on Memorial Day was tenn
porarily forgotten and men, women and
children, G. A R. posts. Sons of Veter-
ans, Daughters of Veterans, women of
the G. A. r. and a dozen other orcaniza-
tions turned their faces toward the many
cemeteries about Chicago. With flowers
and wreaths by the basketfui and armfui
people rushed across town to catch the
early suburban trains to the burial places
to decorate the mounds above husbands.
brothers, sons and fathers. Hundreds
who had no soldier graves to decorate
joined hands with those who had and
paid tribute to the heroic dead or placed
their garlands on the tombs of other
friends. Nearly every early suburban
train which passed near a cemetery was
crowded to the guards. In sunshine or
storm, whatever the weather the yearly
visit must be paid. And in winter
wraps the loyal friends hurried to the
depots long before the steady streams of
sunshine made certain a perfect day.
Everybody Turned Out.
With the assurance Of bright, pleasant
weather the aspect of the city changed
like the unfolding Of a flower Banners
were flung to the breeze, flags were raised
over the down town buildings and draped
over the doors and windows of the resi-
dences. When the people felt sure thev
wouldn't get wet they began pouring into
the down town streets just as the troops
with drums beating came marching down
the thorouGhtare 20 tbs cemetery trains
Before noon nearly every store in the city
had closed its doors for the day and the
thousands of employees turned out for a
holiday and swelled the crowds on the
streets into immense throngs. Assurance
had been given that fine day was the
only contingency required to insure the
greatest Memorial day parade ever seen in
Chicago and everybody wanted to see it.
The parade moved at o'clock and was re-
viewed by General Nelson a. Miles and
staff. Mayor John p. Hopkins and Chief
Marshal \. }. Burbank Tie various
divisions dispersed between Adams and
Lake streets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
Pueblo's Big Flood,

PUEBLO. Colo. May 3l.-The dam
age I the hcod to ti.is city last night
cause by the ov"rlowing of The
Arkansas and Fountain rivers. will
exceed half million. Several
people were drowned. Two bodies
have 50 far been recovered. The
water has now fallen Is inches. No
trains can either enter or leave the
city in any direction, owing 10 wash
outs and other damages on the
tracks. The rain still continues
quite heavily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
SONS Disgrace Caused Death.

CHICAGO, May 3l.-Michael Wedlet. an
lS-year-oid boy who lived with his mother
at 1925 Justine street, entered freight
car at the stock yards and picked up some
iron that had been left there. Officer
Shanahan watched the boy until he start
ed away and then placed him under ar
rest. As the officer started for the station
with his prisoner they encountered his
mother. She asked the officer to let him
go, but Shanahan refused. She then
turned from him with a sigh and walked
to her home, and fell dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
SPIRIT OF ECONOMY.
Heads Of Departments and Bureau Chiefs
Discharging Helm.

Ae"os Oh departments and Bureau Chiefs
Discharging Help.
WASHINGTON, May 31.-Two weeks ago
fuoiic Printer Benedict reduced the force
IN the government printing Office by dis
charging 500 employees. The same spirit
OF economy is moving the other heads of
departments and bureau chiefs, and now
Secretary Lamont has dismissed about
three Hundred clerks in the war depart
ment. This reduction is to comply with
the provisions of the Legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill re-
Gently passed by the house and now pend
ing in the senate. The appropriations
affecting the departments are in accord
ance with the recommendations of the
Dockery commission, and the reductions
made in the war department are to be
followed by others i'll the treasury, the
postoffice and perhaps later the rest Of the
uepartmeuts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
Resolves of the Cnited Presbyterians.

ALBANY, Or, May 3l.-The United Pres
byterian assembly adopted recommends
tions as follows: Protesting against Ro-
man Catholic encroachment on the In
dians; protesting against Sabbath" desc
Grafton: favoring suppression of the liquor
traffic; favoring an amendment to the con-
stitution of the United States recognizing
the Deity; expressing sympathy with un-
employed labor and those who lad no
market for their products and reseiu-
ton to use the right of citizenship 10 elect
men who will rule in t he fear of God and
good of the republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
Coxeyites at Helena, Mont.

HELENA, May 3l.-Helena succeeded
Sunday in getting rid Of the Montana
corps Of the commonweal army, 800
strong, but she has now on her hands
about as many of the Washington army.
However, citizens are not wasting much
time on these and if they do not keep
strictly within the city ordinances they
will he arrested As vagrants. The leaders
say there will be 5000 of the Washington
army pass through this city in the next
two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
Wash Goods.

| At sc. worth 15c. Corded
mTcta in light and dark ground.
! At ll!c-Crepe moire. a new
| fabric. Colors are very modest:
IwiI' not fade in washing.
| At slc-Shanting pongee and
'a.l similar makes that have been
.eling everywhere at IL to 15c a
ward. Light and dark grounds
Ianj all new goods.
| AZ 9c-Beautiful light and
dark sateens. 12Ic and 15c quail
litir. 20 at this price-9c n yard.
! AZ 6ic-Plain black sateens.
They cost more to make, but
iwhat's the difference-you can
'baye them at &c n yard, just
the same.
At i2lc-Fast black henrietta
aieen. worth 17c quantity
limited.
At &c a yard-7c tennis fan
ne,. So remnants. either. We
make them at &c just to see how
fast they will 90.
80 N7c-Baby sergette. made
expressly for babies. rs the col
o-, are light and made up in lit
De dots and stripes, with q Can
TON flannel nap on the back.
Regular price lie q yard.
1t 25c-Sundry line of i'm
ported stutfs; in fact they were
too fine until we made this price,
which is less than import price.
At Zoe - Juvenile suitings.
regular price CSC. Made ex-
prc,,ly for childrcn's wear.
VI l2lc-Japoncttc. 36-inch
wide. very fine and shear ground.
We. covered. 1t has been n big
'e..e~ at a much higher price.
iaD dress ginghams at 1Oc n
ra-I.
i2.c dress ginghams at 6ic a
ward.
25c shirred ginGhams Mt 12lc
o yard
~, shirred ginghams at SEC
"a Yard.
zoe zephyr ginghams at 15c
yard
j. outing flannel Mt &c a va-d.
DdrA cotton challies ut 3lc n
ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
Bank Wanted at Greenup, Ills.

GREENUP. May 31.-The defunct Den
man & James bank, which closed its
doors Nov. 2s. 1893, because of the sudden
disappearance of the cashier, w. H.
James, has paid its creditors and desposi-
tors dollar for dollar in notes and cash.
After an absence of six months, owing to
the embarrassment of the banking firm,
w. H. James is again q resident of this
CITY, Greenup is now without bank
and the people are very anxious to secure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31

the New York Press club spoke on ''Hor-
ace Greeley's Influence on the Newspaper
Men OF Today" The stctue was accepted
on behalf OF the city by District Attorney
Fellows, who represented Iayor Gilroy.
The statue is of heroic pror lions. From
the base of the plain, po:ished granite
pedestal to the top the statue meas
ures measures sixteen feet. 1t represents
Mr.. Greeley seated in an arm chair in an
attitude of meditation, newspaper
clasped in his right hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31

GRAND RAPIDs, Mich, May 3l-Memor-
ial Day was of more than usual interest
mt the soldiers home in this city. The
feature of the day was the unveiling of a
fine monument to the soldiers and sailors
Of the late war. and elaborate prepara-
tions were made for the event.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31

II you decide to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla do not be induced to buy
any substitute article. Take Hoods
and only Hoods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
French Cabinet Com plete.

PARIS, May 3L-M. Dupuy has sue
ceeded in finding the last of the ministers
necessary to complete the new cabinet NJ.
Honoteaux has accepted the portfolio of
minister Of foreign affairs, and General
Mercier has taken the portfolio OF min
lister of war,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
N MEMORY OF GREELEY.

Printers Unveil q Monument to the Fa-
nous Editor in New York.
NEW YORK, May Si.-The Topographic
cal union of this city observed Memorial
Day by unveiling a statue of Horace
Greeley at the junction of Broadway, Sixth
avenue and Thirty-third street in this
city. There WAS an Grafton by Congress
man Cummings and President Keller of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31

Oft in the Silly night
Ere slumber's chain hath bound me,
Sharp pains dart through my head,
And chills come creeping round me.
/ feel % sick. sure shall die!
All hope Of cure seems broken,
But there's pellet all may try,
sure, uufailing token.
Yes. toks Of recovery in every caee, as effec
tive, and almost - magical - the famous "tal
man" Of fairy lore. DR.. Pieroe's Pleasan. Pellet
ere positive cure for all arrangements OF tn:
liver, stomach and bowels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
W ool Dress Goods.

- ia 'h be- "a soc grrde at 10, yar,.
"'-ilia henrietta. 25c grade at iTc yari
" inch b. -.e.'a, &c grade at &c n yard.
&irch al vno .u ,ing., regular pr &C BIC,
a. - % ,uff.
~ Fr rch 1s1ual- "a c'ose ont a. aoc a
-" IN b = c'1;h and printing.
% ina C ,laet,c a. sl.is in navy and
iieh e. rrr" te-sl orality - nay,
..'.A 40. '.lx'n IS. a, sl.6s a ard
otsh sni;i' ~. ii-'uch. al wool, reg
I't't - - yarf.
'-l fri frc, I'D stst.sg and "a q
I'D % ~" Gel yard.
"'-N lar ~ vs-is.v OF all wool
'nn'str,t are -"a!ly wort firm sc
a'Ar', ~ m ti1~ aud dark shades.
" - ro-ds,' ~ ines, n ~ fabric. all
.''1. I'D" l1'"r-. at 57's yard.
,. .ora, Go-Is 4" sod ',rs %. for Chi. sale
+. fI-1. ~ now shades.
5' y yart-A iG inch al wool henri.
.o '"f1la- price Sec yard.
-.-v'. black aud coio-.. pure worsted,
.' Inca vide, Mt ss.sc yard.
= iek ani white novel v. - IN, h. at s5c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
Seven Per Cent
Loans.

We desire to call attention to
the fact that we have constant
" on hand and offer for sale
at par and accrued interest
First Mortgage Loans
In sums Of 5000 and upwards,
secured on improved farms
and other choice real estate,
running from one to five years
and drawing SEVEN per cent
interest semi-annually.
A Word to the
Wise is Sufficient.
The shrewdest investors are
now calling in their money or
gathering it together to put in
these seven per cent loans
while they can be had.
The securities we offer are
especially adapted for the in
vestment of savings and trust
funds, as our personal atten-
tion to all the details of the
loan, from its date to its ma
turity, relieves the holder
from all annoyance except to
present his coupon to us for
collection. For further infor-
nation call at the Office of
JACKSON & HURST,
Masonic Temple.
GEO. F. ROTH,
Supt. Loan Department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31

We desire to call attention to
the fact that we have constant
ly on hand and offer for sale
at par and accrued interest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-31
The
Boston
store
DAVENPORT.
Special Sale Of

Wool Dress Goods
And Wash Goods
[ ntil sold. commencing on
Thursday, May 81.
Take your time and
read every item quo
ted below.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1894-05-24
STATE NEW 5

STATE NEWS
1u.re are but two female prisoners 10
III slstc, one in tie state prison at Wind
sor snd one IN the House Of correction at
Ettard,
V.fnult OId Fellows have rnlsed 81 QUO
ion TIE erection Of an Odd Fellows home
Kul md Is makiog au onort tc secure the
bo..l.l.
lIr work Of rounding has already b"
on. ID. the burned district il Townsh,nd
IT,, = miuery and BAPTIST church Will be
ri uI, aud probably new hotel will be
nj, uy On the site Of the old OF G.
Nh usual treatment Of caterrh Is very
u -nri. factory, as thousands can testify
P,rr,r oell treatment is positively nee
a..,,y 10 success, bat many, if not most,
.or the needles in general use afford but
,t.rr,r. ry relief A cure certainly canno
be- expected from snutis, powders DOUGH
q. and washes. Eye Cream Balm when
ia soli.hly commended, Is remedy
u Inch combines the important requisites
Of 1n,ck action, specific curative power
with perfect safety and pIeasantness 10
the rsrent The druggists all sell 1t
S,rsl,r Rsddeld Proctor has been sp
pointed one ottbe visitors to West Point
4
military academy by President Cleveland d.
ALMA Crochet, Of Barre, committed
suicide by means Of paris green and bed
bue poi.oa, dying Sunday night Sic
had previously tried pulverizad glass
The Grand Army posts OF Bennington
nave a paper in circulation, asking the
next legislature to enact a law providing
that the las. half day session before Me-
mortal Day in each school in the State, be
given TO patriotic exercises which shall
com memorate the history Of the nation.
Four Congregational churches have
been organized IN the State this year
The /, c,,pts Of the Vermont Domestic
Ni,-l.lory society for the first four
months Of 1894 we're nearly 81 600 more
than. IA the same months in 1893
tn. remedy is becoming so we'll kno~r
snI popular as to need 20 speclsI men
t,,D All who have u.ed Electric Blttef'
sine tie sane song Of prolse-A Pnrel
me.sIe,Da does net exist aud it IL Rnsran
te. TO DO all that is claimed, Electric
/ p.t ,swlll cure ail diseases OF the Lave
,,s Kialeys, will remove linlles, Boll'
a., Rt,um and other affections caused
Ihy .m,are blood Will drive Mshrlt
fr,D the system aud prevent as well al
ri,. Az Ml4rial fevcrs For cure o
Headache. Con-upsti1n and Indigestion
n, F cc,ria Blttcrs Ettro satisfaction
rn,r nte,d. or money re funded Fol
sail. ,tJ.N. Hsrd's Drug Store,
H,nry Buody Of Bethel, 20 yeSr' old
I.,hn.d bis aged father, Lewis BUDDY, II
',l. hack there Weducsdsyeycnlng. as th'
|r.rl. Of 90 old quarrel, and the wonn'
" u probably prove fatal The would b.
murderer tncu dgd some distance 90 foot
|rb,p ,ttlr horse aud wagon and escaped
,o,ps toward Brandon aud was aIterWsrd
arrested.
Harvey Bean, spcd about IS years,
re-, u.,4u.trk uas fatally ia
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C. b. Nlasus attended the .r'nd
lodge Of Osd Fellows at N,~pot lat
veok
We we're f,.d to zee Il +. Dd'ne sod
tuofj.p8. iram Wells I,si v,ek. They
cane Oh f.tl,e ulr.
The oa- c,t, q the " G. 7 L. are -
follov.. Pre-. Mr.. Eme Fall,rriee pre-
Mr.. q K. Fhprrrsu, secretary, Mis- IL
"a NlHsms
The Loyal Ttmptstce ee'oa elected
tbste fiHetrs 81 Their last nee'ius: Pre- B
dent Hsuls Ccleust, vice prest5eat Jotn
b. Bsufor, seertAfy, Gettie bn'be'
tressurtr, Ala NJ stone,
TIE ceDmuGily Wa taideued O.
Tlutsary u !as. veCE BY TIE sest Ct TIE
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1894-05-24
LADIES' CLOTH CAPES
MEMS SUITS

IAD1IGEs' KID BooT.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-28
LOCKWOOD WELCOMED.
He Makes a Speech to His Supporters al
 Buffalo.

He Makes n Speech to His Supporters at
 Buffalo.
 BUFFALO, Sept 2S.-Thc Hon. Daniel x. Lockwood, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, and tho Hon. Will liam F. Shcehan, lieutenant governor, arrived home from Saratoga. They were met at the station by tho Cleveland De- mocracy and escorted to the Iroquois ho- tel, where a great crowd had gathered. MT. Lockwood made brief speech. He said:
 II come before you feeling that can touch hands with friends in tho length and breadth of this great audience and that can rely on their support in the un- expected and unsought for position in which am placed.
 II am here tonight as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor because the greatest standard bearer of tho De- mocracy in this country has consented to head the ticket. When saw tho self sac rifice and spirit of tho candidate for gov ernor, said to myself, You have no right as Democrat to refuse this nomi- nation This magnificent demonstration tonight brings us to but one conclusion, and that is that Democrats arc to reassert their rights as citizens noxt November and stand by and elect tho entire Democratic ticket
 Lieutenant Governor Sheehan made a speech in which ho said that the differ ences of the past should be forgotten, and every Democrat should work shoulder to shoulder to bring about a glorious victory in November. The Hon. C. :. Carey of Clean and tho Hon. William H. Poucher of Oswego also made speeches. There was much enthusiasm.