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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12
CLAIMED BY DEATH.
Mrs. Catherine Frey Passes to Her Reward
Yesterday Afternoon.

Yesterday Afternoon.
Mrs. Catherine Frey. wife of the
late Peter Frey, died at l:l5 vester-
day afternoon, at the residence of her
son-in-law. j. F. Dindinger, 27.4 Sew
enth avenue, where she had made her
home since the death OF her husband
some thirteen years ago. Death was
due to cancer OF the stomach, with
which the deceased had been a suf-
ferer for several years. She was "A
years of age, being a native of CAST
ringer, am Bruchsahl in Baden, Ger
many. Rock Island had been her
home since 1855. She leaves three
children to mourn her loss: Peter
Frey and Mrs. j. T. Dindipg ger, of
this city, and William Frey, of Dav-
export. Deceased was a most esti-
mable woman, greatly beloved by all
who knew her. The funeral will he
held tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
A request made by the deceased tina:
no floral tributes attend her obsequies
will be observed.
After an illness of but a few DAYS
with typhoid pneumonia, Mrs Mar
garet Etzel, widow of the late George
Etzel. passed away at . O'Clock last
evening at the home of her son.
Charles, 500 Eleventh street. She
was native of Germany, having
been a resident of Rock Island since
1S4S. Mrs. Etzel had reached the
ripe old age of "a years, and was be-
loved by all. She leaves four sons.
all of whom reside in the city: OH
Ger Andrew Etzel. George L.. Charles,
and Peter. The funeral will be held
from the residence at o'clock tomor-
row afternoon.
Clifford
Mrs. Caroline Clifford, wife of Con-
ductor Seymour Clifford. of the C.. -.
r., l. Il P. died at her home. 9O5
Thirtieth street, at > O'Clock vester-
day afternoon, of cancer of the stom-
ach, an affection with which she has
been suffering for several years.
She was A years of age, and besides
her husband, leaves two sons. Emil
Beck, Chicago druggist, and Carl
Beck, at home. The funeral will
take place from the residence at 10
O'Clock Wednesday morning.
SchoeninG.
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Marie
Schoening was held from her home in
Rural township Friday, Rev. c. A.
Mennicke. of his city, officiating.
The deceased was native of Germ a
ny and was as years Of age. One son
and three daughters survive her.
MIR. and Mrs. c. j. Browns infant
daughter, Mary, died yesterday, of
lung fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12

administered by Her Own Hand-She Had
Boon Visiting with Her Father ut La
Crosse, Where the Deed was Committed
Tho Body Arrives.
Miss Inez Garnett, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel j. Garnett, 6l3
Tenth street. committed suicide in a
most sensational manner at Lacrosse.
Wis, Friday, some sort of a poison
Gus drug being her destroyer. The
remains reached Rock Island Satur-
day night, accompanied by the de-
ceased lady's father, with whom she
had been staying during the past few
months, Mr.. Garnett having the su-
perintendency of a coal yard at La
Crosse.
Deranged Mentally.
Miss Garnett of late years was of
unsound mind. failing which she
inherited from her mother, who has
been committed to the insane ASYLUM
on account of her deranged mental
faculties, although not an inmate at
present. 1t was with the hope of
helping her mental condition that
the young lady was induced to
60 to La Crosse and stay with her
father. According to Mrs. Garnet,
who was seen by an ARGUS represen-
tatlve this morning, nothing had
been heard from her daughter re-
garding the extreme change in her
mental condition. until the news of
her suicide reached this city. The
young lady left her boarding place
at La Crosse Friday morning, and
wandered a distance of five miles.
Being undou btedly fatigued from her
long walk. she stopped at a railway
depot to rest. There she carried out
her insane desire, swallowing the
contents OF vial of poisonous fluid,
which before medical aid could be
summoned, put an end to her exist
ence. The Borrowing news finally
reached Mr.. Garnett, who had been
anxious about his daughter where.
ahouts all day, fearing something i'll
might befall her while derangea,
which ended in self-destruction.
Once a Teacher.
Several years ago the Garnett fam
lily lived near Port Byron. For a
short time Incz taught in one of the
rural chools east of there, giving
promise OF bright and reliable
young lady. but gradually. year by
year, the inherited streak of mental
arrangement overshadowed her, I'm
til it eventually caused her to COM
NIT the awful deed. Her sensational
ending will be a terrible shock to
many people here. where the young
lady was well known. Her age was "a.
On its arrival, Undertaken Knox
took charge of the body, which was
placed in the Chippiannock vault
yesterday, and buried this after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others ard enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax.
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
it has given satisfaction to millions and
met with The approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it il perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but /. lie man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
20. only, whose name is printed ON every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
sccept any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12
Opera.

1t has been announced that the
Houck Opera company will appear at
Harper's theatre Friday and Saturday
evenings in those catch comic operas.
''Said Pasha" and the ..Mikado. y
coming with all the glitter of cos
tune and scenery that goes to make
such operas att active TO the theatre
going public. Farce comedy is well
in its way, but everyone wants a
change. and the coming of first.
class opera company OF SO people is
usually treat and one to be thank
ful for good music is always well re-
ceived and there is another attrac-
ton in the shape of eighteen or
twenty pretty young ladies that form
the chorus, that should have some
weight at all times. Reserved seats
will be on sale ut the usual place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12
MADE NIGHT HlDEOUS,
Republicans See How Much Noise The,
Can Make Over the Election.

Can Make Over the Election.
The republicans turned pandemo-
mum loose in Rock Island SATURDAY.
night. and did all in their power and
imagination to express in their own
way their enthusiasm over the result
of Tuesdays election. 1t was pre-
tended that the main feature of the
demonstration should be process
sion headed by the Moline Light
Guard band, and including the Lin
coin club, the Flambeau club and the
Davenport Republican club. But the
feature was a failure. 1t made a
very pretty appearance what there
was of 1t. but it was very much linn
tied in numbers. Following the col
umn were number of Transparent
cies bearing divers inscriptions,
and the one most applauded being
that transported by wagon repre-
senting the new court house. OF
this, the Union says, 1.-THE remaining
democrats joined in applauding, to
which the inquiry made be aptly
made, .'why not?n Indeed, the sue
cess of the court house proposition
Il
Rock Island county most to be proud
of and democrats had right to ap-
plaud over, as it was their votes that
helped carry it, if nothing else, but
the democrats felt no envy that the
republicans should parade this evil
dence of public spirit. They were
welcome to it to lend dignity to their
efforts.
The Racket.
The noisy part of the celebration
was the most notable. The republi-
can leaders had bought up all the tin
horns they could gain possession of
and distributed them gratuitouslv
throughout the city to all the bows
and girls. who would blow them
and they blew-a special injunction
impressed upon them. apparently be-
ing that they pay particular atten-
tion to The ARGUS. and the Young
people. according to orders, blew out
their own lungs and the brains of those
who sent them to do it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12
THE FEDERAL BUILDING.
Plans for the Ground Floor Received and
Passed Upon.

Plans for the Ground Floor Received and
Passed Upon.
Supt. of Construction John volk,
of the Rock Island public building,
has received from Acting Supervis-
ing Architect John b. Clark. of the
treasury department, the tracing,
showing the arrangement of Rock
Islands public building, with in
structions to submit the same to the
postmaster for conference and sug-
gcstion as to notifications if desired
This duty has been discharged by
Mr.. volk, the plans meeting with the
entire sanction of the federal officer
here, and they will be Immediately
returned, to the end that the progress
of the work may be facilitated as
much as possible and operations be-
gun the first thing in the spring.
The approved plan shows the main
entrance on Second avenue, a short
flight of steps and vestibule leading
TO the main lobby, to the right OF
which are the money order and reg
istered letter departments, while ex-
tending along the front of the lobby
are carriers windows, stamp and
package drop" paper drop" letter
drop" and local drop" the boxes
adjoining on the left and extending
around on the Sixteenth street side.
with the general delivery al the
northeast corner, that for gents be-
ing on Second avenue and that for
ladies on Sixteenth street. The
front lobby runs around To Sixteenth
street-including a stairway to the
second fioor-whcre there is another
entrance. to the left of which at the
extreme south side of the building is
the postmaster's room, with vault
ad ioining. There is an immense
postoffice working room in the main
body of the building, including
vault. etc. The plans call for a
building of modern design and con-
veniences in every respect and detail,
and Of which Rock Island will be
proud when it is completed.
Extended to Rock Island.
Notice has been received at the
Rock Island postoffice of the extern
sion of the classified service to include
all clerkships with the exception OF
the chief clerk, those to whom the
new rule now applies being the
money order. stamp and register
clerks. President Harrison, Just be-
fore leaving office. extended the
rule to the CARRIERS and the clerks,
with the exception of the latter who
were directly responsible to the post
master.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12
Corbett-s Belt Gone.

1t was announced from the Burtis
opera house stage last evening that
Champion CorDett's $4,000 belt had
been stolen. but the story was gener-
ally discredited. Upon invest CATION
today, it was learned that the belt.
which was being exhibited as draw
ing card for .eGentleman Jack was
stolen about 6 o'clock last night from
c. +. Sheriff a. Cos. drug store show
window. at 2Ss Brady street. while
the clerk was al supper. An overcoat
belonging to j. w. Blessing. of this
city, travelling salesman for Hartz
Il Bahnsen, wb" was visiting with
Mr.. Sheriff, was also stolen. En-
trance was made by breaking win
dow in the rear of the building. No
clue to the burglars has yet been OBJ.
tanned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12

Totals 60. $50 sie49I us si4s 1147g
Posts majority over all. e.05s.
Keep your blood pure and healthy
and you will not have rheumatism.
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives the blood
vitality and richness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12

The congressional Returns.
The complete official returns of the
vote of the Tenth district for con-
gress are as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12

The Empire Coal company has
opened coal yard for the sale of the
celebrated Gilchrist, Mercer county,
coal. Office in the Diamond 10 ware
house, corner of Seventeenth street
and the levee. Telephone 1905.
George Lamont, agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12
Furniture Given Awav.

A large line of ELEGANT FURNITURE
GIVEN AWAY when you have traded Sis to
SIS. 1t is not necessary to trade it all at one
time. Trade at your convenience, and all pur-
chases will count toward the presents. Come to
store and see the presents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12

the pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs,
when in need of a laxative. and il the
father or mother be costive or bill
ious. the most gratifying results fol-
low its use; so that it is the best
family remedy known, and every
family should have bottle on hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12

Generally cloudy, bat little or NJ
rain; warmer to colder Tuesday af
ternoon; strong>westerly winds. To
days temperature, 90.
+. j. WALz, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12

S. Is. Basford, of Carthage, S. d.,
was taken sick in Sioux City. He
procured two bottles OF Parks Sure
Cure for the Liver and Kidneys. He
says: Il believe Parks Sure Cure
excels all other medicines for rheu-
matism and urinary disorders" Sold
by Hartz * Whenever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12
Young e MCCOn1bS

Leaders in Dry Goods Leaders in Dress
Goods, Leaders in Cloaks, Leaders in Crock
cry, Leaders in Housefurnishng, Leaders in
Tinware, Leaders in Toys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12

ClOaks and Jackets.

g to the great strike among the cloak operatives in
New York City, ii has been almost
ments from there Three four times advised
that the strike practically
time the difficulties doubled knows what 70 .,
pect Fortunately received shipment Of
Misses Jackets.
have shown this and they will known
lowest of lo% We have nav sligb adj
some but them all carly price
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-12
A POISONOUS DRUG.
Puts an End to Miss lnez Gar
nett.
MENTAL TROUBLES TIE CAUSE.

Administered by Her Own Aand-She Had
Beon Visiting with Her Father ut La
Crosse, Where the Deed was Committed
Tho Body Arrives
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-05
LOOKS "SOUALLY" AT SHA WHUT.
The Strikers Drive Italians Away-frouble
Feared To-Day.

BRADFORD, PA, June A special
from Brockwayville, says: Trouble is i'm
pending at the Shawmut mines. A force
OF Italians were engaged to load slack
coal on the cars to-day. Once before an
attempt was made 10 load the slack, but
the Italians were chased away. The
miners attempted to protest to-day, put
the company had secured an Injunction
and had the sheriff and fifty deputies
to protect the Italians. The miners
marched from Crenshaw ana otner
places and were Joined By Shawnut
miners. headed by a band. They carried
American nag and were unarmed., I9e
sheriff and hts deputies intercepted the
strikers and arrested the musicians ana
sixty miners. They win be sent to the
Elk county jail.
Hall. Kaul & Co. are determined 10
load the slack coal. and the miners are
equally determined TO prevent them from
dong so. An additional force of depu-
ties are expected from Ridgeway tonight.
The Shawmut mines are owned by de-
termined men. who have Elk county back
ing them. and a lot OF WinchesteTs are
at Shawmut stored in the Office ready
for use.
This evening matters looked squally,
and trouble Is feared for tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-05
BREcKfNBIDGE's RECEPTION.
An Exciting Time at Kentucky's Capital

Owens Mn on Hapd Trouble F~sr~d.
FRANKFORT, KY. June 4.-Not since
the hard cider campaign OF Harrison the
First has there been such political ex-
element In Kentucky's capital as was
manifested here to-day. Congressman
Breckinridge arrived this morning at 10
CLOCK, and was met at the depot by
throng OF followers and three hundred
OF the Breckinridge Club wearing badges.
IL was hfteen minutes before his friends
Soola tStricate him from the crowds
pressing Forward 10 shake his hand.
hen the hotel was reached the crowd
anu enthusiasm grew until Colonel Breck-
hfl1ge appeared upon a balcony and
bowed his acknowledgements. But they
We're not al Rrecknridge men, for when
the colonel appeared a mighty shout
went up from Ovens supporters, shame
on you. Shame on your
Ihe excitement grew interse. as the
bread and butter brigade. with music and
banners wearing Breckenridge badges.
marched to the hotel. What was intend
ed for a formal reception at the Merry
weather Hotel became a surging and
shouting mass seemingly without intent.
Ahe owens men were not abashed by the
noise ana numbers of their opponents,
and cheers and groans intermngled.
Al I. NJ, the hour for speech making,
the authorities refused TO allow any
meeting I'm the courthouse, as a coll
Hsion was feared. The opera house was
secured, and Colonel Brecklnridge adj
dressed all who could gain admission. His
speech was on the same lines as those
Hlreay published, and he was given a
Iair nearing by friends and foes.
=, excitement Is high tonight This being
~ population is here, and personal en-
counters are feared
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-05
An UNDER WATER
fortInhu, oregon. Flooded and Business
Practically Suspend.d

Practically Suspended
PORTLAND, ORE. June 4.-Merchants
In the Hooded districts were at work all
day yesterday removing goods or rails
Ing them ON platforms above the water.
The river continues TO rise and the
situation grows more serious The river
here Is thrty-One feet above low water
and is rising at the rate Of one foot
every twenty y-four hours. Three-fourths
Of the wholesale district is under water
from two 10 ten feet. and the water Is
fast encroaching upon the best part OF
the retail district. Hundreds of small
houses on the flats are surrounded by
water up to the second story.
Many merchants are unable TO Get
lumber with which TO build platforms to
keep their goods above water. Every
available boat In the city has been hired
and bOatmen receive from 81 10 s. per
hour for services.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany's Office Is surrounded by six feet
of water. The Madison street bridge is
the only bridge open 10 traffic. A rise OF
six inches more viii shut off the gas
TWO feet under water. and the Union
Pacific car shops, I'm Albon, are surround
ed by five feet Of water.
The Southern Pacific Is the only road
running trains into Portland. and the
trains are compelled 10 stop at the
south end of the city being unable to
reach either depot. The Union Pacific
is hOpelcssy tied up. both by rail and
by boat. The Northern pacinc makes
coma between this city and Keso Wash
ington. The business portion Of The Dal-
les, town OF 1900 inhabitants, is under
water
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-05
TWO NEGRO PRISONERS LYNCHED.
Taken from Jail by Armed Mobs and Rid
died with Bullets

CHARLESTON, 8. c., June 4-Hardy
Gill, colored, was taken from the Jail at
Lancaster Sunday morning between ] and
z O'clock by party Of twenty-five men
and carried away about three miles and
lynched. corners inquest was held
to-day, and the jury returned a verdict
that he was shot to death by parties un-
known.
Two or three days ago. without provoca-
ton, he assaulted and inflicted. II is
feared. mortal wounds on the wife Of
James a. Clark. Mrs. Clark resides with
her husband about fourteen miles from
the Courthouse
DUBLIN, Ga, June 4.-About ten days
ago a negro was caught in the room of
Mrs. Cooney, fifteen miles from Dublin;
The lady woke up. and the negro jumped
out OF the window and ran. He was
arrested and put in jail here. Last night
at II 80 o'clock a mob entered the JAIL
bound and gagged the jailor, J. w. kaf-
field, who was asleep, took the pegro three
miles from Dublin, tied him to a tree,
and shot him about twenty-five times;
The whole thing was done rapidly and
quietly. Nobody had any idea that
lynching would be attempted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-05
POOR, RLCKI EsS ATLANTA.
Another Fearful Electric Car Accident ON
the Outskirts Of the CITY.

ATLANTA, GA, June 1.-Two cars
on the Atlanta and Decatur line collided
about two miles from the city limits and
twelve persons were seriously injured
Nearly all are negroes. as the outgoing
car was carrying a party Of Seventy-fve
negroes, who were going to picnic near
Decatur
Both cars were long heavy and open.
The wreck occurred on 81 curve, on either
side Of which Is a steep grade
Conductor Logan and Motorman white.
Of the outgoing car, jumped. White roll
ed down the high embankment and was
picked up unconscious. Heath, motor
man of the incoming car, was caught in
the wreck and terribly crushed. As soon
as Il was discovered the collision was In
evitable. the passengers began to leap
from the cars, which were running at
fifteen miles an hour; but a great many
Of them could not escape, and were
buried under the wreck, both cars being
telescOped.
The wounded were: u. G. Heath, mo-
torman, aged fifty: leg broken twice, arm
broken and head bruised.
Charles l.. White. conductor; bruises
about the neck and head and wrist
sprained, and ten colored passengers.
Nearly all the victims were sent to the
hospital for treatment. Heath may die.
The collision seems to have been the re-
suit OF the lack of information as to the
schedules on the part of the conductor
of the incoming car. Both cars were
running on extra schedules.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-05
Bank Looters Sentenced.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. June 4.-F. A.
Coffin. P b. Coffin. and Albert s. Reed
ed I'm Federal Court here to-day for SEN
tence. The defence led by ex-Attorney-
General Miller made a desperate effort
TO secure new trial. but failed. Francis
Coffin got ten years ana Perciyal Coffin
tool Of the Coffins. was released on sus-
pended sentence. mercy being shown in
MS case.
The three men are accused as officers
of the indianapolis Cabinet Company
with aiding Theodore T. Haughey In
wrecking the indianapolis National Bank.
OF which the latter was president The
ambitious young Collins gained the con-
fldence of the aged bank president and
secured vast sums OF money from him on
fictitious values. Haughey will be sem
fenced Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-05
DIR. Middleton richael Dead.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. June 4-Dr Mid
dleton Michael. one OF the old
est and best known physicians OF
Cherleston. died here to-day. He
was born in Charleston jan
uary %, 1922. and was therefore In his
seventy-second year
He graduated in medicine in Paris.
France and subsequently graduated from
the south Carolina Medical College some
fortv-dve years ago.
He served during the civil war in the
Confederate Hospital as chief surgeon at
Richmond.
Dr. Michael was married In 1866 10
Miss Cecilia l.. Inglesby, daughter OF
Mr. william H. Inglesby, and had nine
children. of which four are alive.