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THE DAILY AIIGUS
JOHN W- POTTER.
Friday. Jcnk 14. 1889.
SHOCKING TIDINGS.
Patrick Egan Killed in Chicago.
The Wrll-Kaawai aad Papalar Kn.
Clarer the C. R. I. A I. Meet a
Frarral rate.
Foreman James MlrfltM. of the C. R.
I. A P. round house, received dia
patch conveying shocking tidings this
afternoon. It was to the effect that
Patrick Egan, the well known and pop
ular engineer of the Illinois division of
the C. R. I. & P., was run over at Forty
Seventh street in Chicago, at 12:30
to-day.
Engineer Egan crew to man's estate
in Rock Island, and his mother and sis
ters well-known and highly respect
d live on Vine, near Twenty
Sixth street. He also leaves a wife and
child. He was about forty years old. He
was having a comfortable bouse built
for his occupancy in Rodman's addition
in the near future.
Eigan, it e ferns from the meagre par
ticulars obtainable at ibis time, had been
summoned to Chicago last night. Today
about noon be came down to Fifty-first
street expecting, after attending to some
transactions there, to catch No. 1 out for
Rock Island. Learning, however, that
the traiu did not stop at that station, he
started up to the next station, where the
train does stop. At Forty-seventh street
a Nickel Plate switch engine overtook
him and in attempting to board it he
missed bis step and was run over and
killed.
The ChrlMlan Chapel Canter..
The concert given at tbe Christian
Chapel last night was an exceedingly fine
entertainment and was enjoyed by a great
number of the music loving people of tbe
three cities. The much admired T. K.
quartette, of Davenport, composed of
Messrs. Peck, Downer, Knocke and At
kinson, rendered three choice and highly
appreciated numbers, "Lead Kindly
Light," "The Ruined Chapel," and "An
nie Laurie" and in response to one of the
enthusiastic encores sang "Come Where
the Lilies Bloom." A quartette com
posed of Mrs. Lambert, Miss Bogue, the
Rev. George E. Piatt and Mr. Sewall
Dodge, gave "Sweet and Low." Mrs.
James Rawson Kimball sang "Alta
Stella Confidente," with flute obligato by
Mr. William Bletier.and piano accompani
ment by Prof. S. T. Bowlby; and on
being recalled gave "Last Night the
Nightingale." Mr. Arthur Atkinson
sang Verdi's aria "Infelice." and Miss
Jessie Bogue gave a solo,"Happy Days.
In the way of instrumental music there
was a piano solo "How Can I Forget
Thee," by Prof. S. T. Bowlby and a
piano solo, "Whispering Maids," by Miss
Cora Smith. It is a pleasure to note
that the entertainment proved a success
financially as well as to merit.
The Hellef l aad.
This morning Treasurer Paul received
the following dispatch from Miss Clara
Barton of the Red Cross society, in reply
to an inquiry as to in what shape dona
tions would be most acceptable:
Johnstown. Pa., June 14.
Dr. W. A. Paal, Trcuuret Citizen- Kelirf :
The cash is more sure to reach us by
either check or express. In the great
rush materia may go astray.
Clara Barton.
There is to be a grand benefit concert
for the benefit of the Johnstown sufferers
at the Franklin hose house tonight; ad
mission, fifteen cents.
Tomorrow afternoon occurs the juven
ile benefit entertainment at F. C
Hoppe'a house.
Ocrmania Sewing society baa donated
10 to the fund, and Atkinson & Olof
$5.
A General Narpriwe.
The members of Island City lodge. No
4, A O U W, were surprised by their
wives and daughters last evening, who
demanded entrance without pass words
or grips, and they spread a fine feast,
which the workmen were forced to ac
knowledge was fully as enjoyable as the
mysterious work.
It was a surprise all around, the lodge
having previously surprised Geo. Wald
man, one of the most esteemed members,
by presenting him with a handsome
badge.
Weather Korrrairt.
U. 8. Signal Ornra, 1
Davenport.Iowa. .lime 14. f
For the next 24 hours for Illinois fair,
and slightly warmer. Iowa, fair and
slightly warmer, followed by colder
weather.
How's Tuts!
We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking nail's catarrh cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props.,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligation made by their
firm:
West & Trdax, Wholesale druggists,
Toledo, O.
Waldini, Kiknan & Marvin, Wholesale
drufrgists, Toledo, O.
E. H. Van Hceskn. Cashier, Toledo Na-
tionrl bank, Toledo, O.
HaU't catarrh cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of tbe system. Price 75 cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
B. A. Gunn, M. D., dean and pro
fessor of surgery of the United States
Medical college; editor of "Medical
Tribune," author of "Gunn'i New and
Improved Hand-book of Hygiene and
Domestic Medicine." referring to War
ner's Safe Cure said: "I find that in
Blight's disease it neema to act as a sol
vent of albumen; to soothe and heal the
inflamed membranes, and wash out epi
thelial debris which blocks up the tubull
uriniferl (urine bearing tubes), and to
prevent tbe destructive meamorpeosis of
tissue. . . . I am willing to ac
knowledge and commend thus frankly
the value of Warner's Safe Cure.
Several citizens of Greensboro, Ga-.are
devoting much time to taming crows.
The birds are very intelligent and can be
easily taught.
The Time for Action
Announced by Gen. Hastings
to Johnstown Merchants.
HE TALKS TO A PUBLIO MEETING.
Th BnslnaH Men Told How to Lift Their
City from It Wrerchednea. Help Prom
bod to Set Thorn on Their root Again
Effect of the Meeting Troobla with
the Laborers The Work Getting Well
trader Way Onoo More Made a Manlae
by Grief The Armagh Slaughter.
JoaxsTOWif, Pa., June 14. The remnant
of citisens interested in Johnstown's future
assembled in nuus meeting yesterday after
noon. Adjt Gen. Hastings took the initia
tive In the matter, and called on the business
men to meet with him at hi headquarters In
the Pennsylvania freight depot. (Jon. Hast
ings called the meeting to order and said;
"I have called this meeting of interested
business men for tbe purpose of consultation
about the future of tbe business men of the
Coneinaugh valley."
What He Will Do ror Them.
He then outlined his plan for clearing
away the vast accumulation of debris from
the streets; whether the state would author
ize him to go further and clean out the cel
lars of private citisens and business bouses
he was unable to state. Tbe geueral assured
his listeners that this work would progress
as vigorously as possibla He then urged the
business men to look ahead to a prompt re
sumption of business. "If there are among
you business men here assembled any who
desire to open business, and will indicate to
me what will be neceswary to assist to that
end, I will communicate with tbe proper peo
ple in order to see if we can't get you what
is needed to put you on your feet again."
rienty to Eat.
He assured his listeners that there was ni
necessity for any one now in the valley t
feel hunger or go shelterless, as the organiza
tion for supplies, clothing, etc., is as near
perfect as is possible, and if any one suffers
from any cause it is their own fault. The
general urged the necessity of their reorgan
izing their municipal government, tbe meet
ing of tbe city council and appointment of a
police for the protection of private interests
that tbe military guard cannot undertake.
"I want you to go about your daily avoca
tions as you did formerly.
Helping Hands from Pittsburg.
"Pittsburg merchants are anxious to again
provide you with stocks to set you up in
business again and there are gentlemen in
this audience who have come here for the
purpose of taking yon by the band and saying
to you that if their aid is desired, they are
willing to trust you and wait upon you until
this charity can take some tangible shape.
Tbe lumber for your buildings will be sent
to you in train-loads entirely gratis."
Response of the Audience.
His speech was received with applause, and
men rushed forward to grasp his hand, tears
streaming from their eyes, speaking their
thanks with husky voices. illiam Cald
well, the oldest business man in the city, an
nounced that be had arranged to resume
business immediately. Many others followed
in brief talks, urging upon themselves united
action in all they did. It was then suggested
that CoL Linton prepare a set of resolutions
embodying the views of tbe business men of
the city. CoL Linton responded by saying
that his office, together with his pens, ink.
and paper, was by this time in the Mississippi
river, ana ne could not write resolutions or
any thing else.
Resolutions Adopted.
William Searight, Gen. Hasting's stenog
rapher, stepped to the front, and CoL Linton
dictated the following.
Resolved. That the merchants and business
men of Johnstown, assembled here at the re
quest of ticn. Hastings, will each one use his
best efforts to restore by bis own actions the
condition of business and property of this
place prior to tbe flood.
Resolved. That this meeting tender its
heartiest thanks to Gen. Hastings for his
kindly suggestions to offer aid.
Tbe resolutions were unanimously
adopted. Forty -two business firms were rep
resented. Opening Stores for Runiaess.
Several store were opened during the day,
and were thronged with purchasers. Many
of the things purchased were for female
wear, which tbey have deprived themselves
of rather than accept them for nothing in a
crowd of scrambling men and boys. There
was system everywhere yesterday and a
great improvement is manifest. There is an
excess of clothing. Money and food is the
present great need.
Spoild Meat Arrives.
Two car-loads of fresh meat, delayed by
tbe way, were so badly spoiled when tbey
arrived that their precious contents bail to
be burned. Tbe donations of provisions can
not be too extensive.
Progress of the Contractors.
Tbe new contractors in charge of tbe state's
work in clearing out tbe flood debris from
Johnstown and vicinity did not have all tbe
men tbey needed, but the number was large
ly increase before night fall, and some very
effective work was performed. A regular
morgue corps of six men followed tbe work
ers in each district, and as fast as bodies were
uncovered, removed tbem to tbe nearest
dead-house, where they were quickly pre
pared for burial.
t Trouble Among the Workmen.
During tbe morning a crowd of worthless
loafers iu some manner secured an entrance
to the town and wanted to inaugurate a
strike among tbe workmen. Some of tbe
laborers were already dissatisfied at having
new bosses over them, and only wanted a
chance to complain. James McKnigbt, of
Pittsburg, one of the state contractors, got
wind of tbe trouble brewing and went among
the men and informed tbem that he would
bave no kicking, and that all those who
wished to quit would bave to do so immedi
ately, and about 100 of tbe men left.
Driven Away by the Troops.
Tbe loafers remained around and Mr. Me
Knigbt went to Gen. Hastings and demanded
protection for the men. A detachment of
militia from the Fourteenth regiment were
detailed to the place and they drove away
all tbe men wbo refused to work. This
caused Gen. Hastings to issue an order to tbe
soldiers not to admit any one to Johnstown
proper without an order.
Italian Laborers Coming.
A telegram from New York was received
at noon stating that 1,000 Italians were en
route from that place to Johnstown to work
on the wreck. This was very welcome news
to tbe con tractors, who are about convinced
that they will get very little work out of the
men now on the ground.
Buying Groceries for Rellos.
Work was oommenced yesterday morning
on a large frame building which will be owtd
temporarily as tbe Cambria Iron company's
tor and meat market. It Is
about eighty feet square. The old
took is being easvd from the
wrecked building and U displayed far sale la
front of tbe new building. People are buy
ing greedily, some because the goods are
offered cheap, others because of a desire to
secure relics of the disaster.
The Commercial Traveler on Hand.
Drummers representing all branches of
business are here in droves making arrange
ments to get their former customers started
In business again. Nobody who is anxious
to get started in business again will have
any difficulty in getting a stock of goods and
all the time they want in which to pay for
them.
A Boxing Benefit for Johnstown.
Kgw York, June 14. Tbe boxing enter
tainment for the benefit of tbe Johnstown
sufferers, at Madison Square garden was
highly successful last night. The receipts at
the door were t2,000 and several contribu
tions were made by persons wbo did not at
tend. Among those wbo took part in the
entertainment were: Kilrain, Mitchell, Mc
Auliffa, Mike Donovan, and Madden. Sulli
van's trainers sent word that his backers did
not deem it wise to let tbe "big fellow" leave
bis training quarters, which caused some
biasing. Billy Myers sent f 10.
All la the Reporter' Eye.
Rochester, N. Y., June 14. Miss Clara
Barton, the bead of the Red Cross society,
wbo is in Johnstown, writes to a lady friend
here as f illows; "For the present the sick
ness of J thnstown exists in tbe newspapers
only. 1 ilo not know but I ought to say this
more ope Uy than I do. The reporters have
more to c o with the sickness than, the doc
tors or ol ber" people. Sickness may
come lata r, but it Is not here at present If
it does come there will be use for your nurses,
but I do i tot expect it
Tt e Bond Scheme Given Up.
Harri sbcro, Pa., June 14. The $1,000,
000 bond scheme of Governor Beaver has
fallen tbi ough entirely, owing to the consti
tutional t bjectioni to it, and because another
way has Jeen found to raise tbe necessary
sum of money to abate nuisances created by
the flood. The governor received assurances
in Philadelphia yesterday that the People's
and other banks would advance all the money
needed for the purpose indicated without
interest.
Solid Sympathy from England.
Washisqtom City, June 14. The presi
dent has received telegrams from mayors of
several a ties in England and Australia ex
pressing sympathy for the Coneinaugh val
ley flood sufferers, and a contribution of
$1,000 from the directors of the Lion Fire
Insurance company of London. Proper re
plies bavj been forwarded.
His Sorrow Drove Him Insane.
Johnstown, June 14. Edward Swineford,
of St. L)uis, who has been here senrchiug
forths bodies of his wife and mother wbo
were lost on the express train, lias been sent
home a r iving maniac. The knowledge of
the fate i t bis wife and aged mother robbed
him of his senses.
Buffalo Bill's Benefit.
Paris, June 14. Buffalo Bill gave a mon
ster entertainment here yesterday for the
benefit ( f the Johnstown sufferers. The
Prince of Wales and bis party were present,
as were also Minister Reid and all the leaders
of the Arierican colony in Paris.
Sai Francisco Raises 980,000.
San Fiiancisco, June 14. The custodian
of the relief fund for Johnstown and Seattle
reports t hat the moneys raised in this city
amount to over JMO.OOO.
INCREDIBLE STUPIDITY
The Came of the Armagh Horror The
Death-Roll Reaches Seventy-Five.
Loxdo, June 14. The terrible railway
accident at Armagh is the prevailing topic
everywhere, and people stand aghast as they
listen to or read tbe details, which now make
it the mo-it destructive to life that ever oc
curred in the United Kingdom. Tbe dead
now number seventy-five, and contrary to
the report at first, comparatively few are
children, most of tbe victims being young
people of 20 years of age, or thereabouts.
Somebody Frightfully Blundered.
It now seems certain that the coaches which
were wracked were deliberately detached
from tbe train, and that this was done while
tbe cars 'vere standing on a very steep grade.
Stones vere gathered from the side of the
track and placed under the wheels of tbe de
tached coaches, and these stones were ex
pected to prevent their sliding down the steep
incline to destruction Just who was responsi
ble for this crude device is not clear,
but tbe investigation which has leen set on
foot will undoubtedly place the responsibil
ity for t'jis idiotic makeshift where it be
longs. Tbe plan seems to bave len to drag
up the incline as many cars as the engine
was equal to and then return for the others,
but the cars bad scarcely begun to move
when the weight of the others forced the
loose stores from under the wheels and the
doomed coaches started off ou their fearful
journey c own the incline.
A Relief Fund Started.
The cle-gymen of Armagh of every relig
ious denomination met yesterday and organ
ized a relief fund for the sufferers by
Wednesday's railroad accident The Protest
ant prinutte presided. The Roman Catholic
arebbisbep urged tbe people to give liber
ally. Tbe botj-d of trade has instituted an in
quiry into tbe disaster. The queen bas sent
a messagt of sympathy to Armagh.
Warrh Ont for a Lynching Here.
Norfolk, Va., June 14. A nepro named
George C jffee is in jail here for incendiarism,
in having set fire to tbe house of Rev. F. C.
Clarke, by which five lives were lost, some
time ago. He has partially confessed. He
stated when arrested that be knew be must
die and pleaded for time to pray. Before
tbe fire I r. Clarke gave tbe man notice to
move from bis place and Coffee remarked
then that if be moved, Mr. Clarke "would
also soon be moved. " Coffee is extremely
anxious t know if he will he huii. He
comes fram bad stock, a sister of his being
convicted recently of burning her child on a
stove.
Exports of Breadstuff.
Washington City, June 14 Breadstnffs
exports from the United 8tates during May
past aggregated in value $9,702,8i4, against
$7,5211,82:1 in May, 18SS. and for the eleven
months of the current fiscal year, $11 1,045,
697, agftii st 9117,OV,8.j0 during the corre
sponding eleven months of the preceding
fiscal yea r.
Hill's Veto Falls Again.
Albany, N. Y., June 14. Governor Hill
bas vetoed tbe compulsory educational bill
on tbe ground that it contains sweeping and
unguarde! provisions, offensive in thbir in
vasion of the liberty of the children, and in
terference with the control of parents over
their children.
Precaution Against Cattle Plague.
Spring 1ELB, IU., June 14. Governor
Filer bas issued a proclamation similar in
terms to the one heretofore In force regard
ing tbe in portatioo of southern cattle con
SMUred dangerous because of their liability
to convey Texas or splenia fever.
AB 3REVIATED TELEGRAMS.
The laUst "trust" is reported to be the
tor oil trust, with headquarters at St Louis.
Stanley .the explorer, has been heard from
again. Be arrived at Lake Nyanza Dec. 2
last in got d health.
a weoaing party at millstone, xs. J., were
all taken sick Thursday after eating ice
cream. No deaths occurred.
Oxford university will confer an honorary
degree upon Surgeon Billings, of the United
States army, Washington, D. C.
Tbe Eat St Louis Packing and Provision
company was sold to the Fairbank Packing
company, of Chicago, Thursday, for $a00,
000.
The directors of the Missouri Pacific rail
road, at f ew York, Thursday, declared the
regular quarterly dividend of 1 per cent,
payable J uly 15.
r.xportt or tbe principal articles or pro
visions trim tbe United States during May
past aggregated in value $3,223,t92, against
I7.166.U37 in May, 188a
Mrs. Hi.rrisjn, with ber father, Dr. Scott,
and two grandchildren, left Washington
City Tbui sday far a two weeks' outing at
Cape May. Tbey arrived safely at 6 p. m.
At tbe i aces V ednesday at Bellerbeck, in
Hanover, the crowd became so excited that
tbey pusk ed one another on to the course.
Many weie ran down by tbe racers, and
four were killed.
Tbe stet mship Alans arrived at New Yoik
Thursday with advices from Hayti that Hip-
poly te was In possession of Port-au-Prince,
thus aga n giving Minister Preston eotne-
hing to think about
While Gladstone was passing through
Vedebride, a town in Cornwall, England,
' tiursday. a missile of some sort, supposed
to have bt en a cartridge, was flung at his
carriage. No explosion followed. Tbe po
lice are lorting for tbe man who threw the
missile.
Lord Adelbert Percy Cecil, a well-known
English n ibleman who has been performing
good wort as an evangelist in Canada, was
drowned tiear Picton, Ont , Wednesday. He
was a bro ber of the present marquis of Ex
eter and a distant relative of Lord Salisbury,
the r-ngln b premier.
An umaccessful attempt was made to
wreck th. vestibuled train on tbe Wabash
railway V 'ednesday night, by piling a lot of
ties on a t igb bridge near Essex, Ills., sixty-
three miki south of Chicago. - The eugine
ran Into t te obstruction and was broken, but
beyond th it no damage was done.
THE HOCK 1MJUAND AHGTTB FHIDAY JUNE
Massacred ky Indians
Seven Swede Laborers Butch
ered Near Mora, Minn.
GHIPPEWAS DON THEIR WAS PAINT,
Fearful ot White Encroachment on Their
Fishing Privileges The Trouble Brought
on By Digging a Ditch from Mllle Laos
Lake Two Victims of the Massacre
Scalped Throe Families Missing
Troops Held la Readiness to Move and
Volunteer Rangers Organising.
St. Paul, Minn., June 14. The following
telegram was received at Governor Mer
riam's office at 5:30 last evening:
Mora, Minn., June 13. The Chippewa
Indians at Mills Lacs lake commenced killing
and driving out tbe white settlers last night
at midnight Six whites were killed and
wounded, all inoffensive Swedes. No known
cause.
Five o'clock a. rrv Don't know how many
were killed last night Help us, and quiet
the Indiana Soldiers can come to Mora,
thence to Mille Lacs lake, or to Milaca sta
tion and to lake. Evan Nicholson."
The Militia Receives the News.
Minneapolis, June 14. -A telegram was
received by the captains of the militia com
panies here last evening from Mora, Minn.,
stating that the Chippewa Indians on the
Mille Lacs reservation were creating trouble;
that several white families were sup)Osed to
have leen murdered.
Regulars Held In Readiness.
The militia was asked to hold themselves
Si readiness to leave at once. Later, bow-
rver, the order was countermanded. Gen.
Duger, commanding officer at Fort Snelling,
has made arrangements to leave at once wish
several comianies of regulars upon receiv
ing intelligence of any further troubles.
Three Families Missing.
A dispatch to The Tribune from Mora says:
Evan Nicholson arrived here from Mille
Lacs reservation yesterday, and reported that
a Swede named Mauqueson was shot and
killed by tbe Indians Wednesday night, and
tbat three families who had settled there
were missing. The settlers are getting very
anxious, and are expecting an attack at any
moment
Indians Full or Whisky.
The Indians have been having a dance, and
have come from all parts of the reservation.
They are drinking and making the woods
ring with their howls. The eople of Mora
are arranging to raise a company of home
rangers.
DETAILS OF THE MASSACRE. .
The Trouble the Outgrowth of Encroach
ments an Indian Lands.
Mora, Minn., June 14. Tbe present
trouble is the outgrowth of encroachment by
tbe whites upon the Mille Lacs' reservation.
Recently a contract was awarded by the set
tlers to Foley Bros., of St Paul, to dig a
ditch for irrigating purposes from Mille Lacs
lake to a point on the Smoke river near this
place. When the Indians learned a ditch
was to be dug they at once came to the con
clusion that the intention was to drain the
lake and deprive them of their fishing priv
ileges. Notice was served by the Indians
upon the contractors, warning them that if
they did not leave the territory they would
be put to death. The contractors gave no
heed to the warning, but came here and en
gaged bOO Swede laborers, who tiegan work
yesterday morning at Mille Lacs.
The Attack on the Workmen
About noon they were attacked by a party
of about 400 Chippewas, led by White Snake
and Great Bear. The Indians were in full
war-paint, and were armed with Winchester
rifles and tomahawks. As soon as they saw
tbe reds coming tbe laborers dropped their
shovels and fled toward this place. Tbey
were pursued by the savages, who shot and
killed seven men.
Karnes of the Killed.
Their names are: Olaf Mnqeuson, Christian
Rasmussw, Ternt Toerrdahl, Aug Swans.ui,
Gustos Toderstron, Carl Speh, Jacob SkolL
Several others were wounded, but not se
riously. The Indians scalped Sederstum and
Maqouson and mutilated the bodies of Speh
and Skoll in a fiendish manner. Sheriff
Nicholson, who went to Mille Cave after a
person, beard the firing and being mounted
immediately returned here and gave the first
news of the outbreak.
Chandler Nominated for Senator.
Concord, N. 1L, June 14. In the Repub
lican caucus held last night to nominate a
United States senator, there were 1ST votes.
Of these William Chandler received 125, Ja
cob H. Gallinger 00, and Oilman Mairton 2.
Mr. Chandler was declared the nominee.
Before tbe balloting Mr. Sulloway, of 'Man
chester, stated that lie had been told that
Mr. Chandler had offered $,V0 for one vote
and 1,ax for two votes. This was emphat
ically denied by friends of Chandler and
by himself; when he came forward to thank
tbe assembly he pledged his sacred honor
that be bad done nothing dishonest in his
conduct of the canvass. In the Democratic
caucus Harry Bingham, of Littleton, was
nominated for United States senator.
Explosion of a Benzine Tank.
Pittsburg, June 14 Yesterday after
noon a large tank of benzine at tbe Bear
Creek refinery, Coleman station, Allegheny
Valley railway, caught fire from some un
known cause and exploded. Charles A. Jack
was instanlly killed. Superintendent John
Kirkpatriek was fatally burned. Mike Pear
soli, Kalph Simon and Charles Dunn were
also terribly burned, but will probably re
cover. The Liquor Tax in Michigan.
Laksino, Mich., June 14. Tbe conference
committee appointed by both bouses to heal
the rupture over the liquor bill agreed yes
terday to fix the retail tax on beer and
whisky at -Vi0; the brewers' tax at tGSO, and
to coniwl druggists to obtain permits to sell
liquor and make quarterly reports of their
Sales.
Their Indignation Probably Cooled.
Washington Citv, June 14. Nothing has
been heard at the state department concern
ing the "dressmaker's case" sinof Minister
Reid cabled tbat he was awaiting advices
from the ladies. The belief is gaiuing ground
tbat the indignation of the ladies bas cooled
and that tbey will not press the case further.
Bob Tounger. the Bandit. Dying.
Stillwater, Minn., June 14. Bob
Younger, tbe youngest of the three famous
bandit brothers, is dying in the penitentiary
here, where the three brothers have been
confined for fourteen years for murdering
the cashier of the First National bank of
tJorth field.
Another Itecord Broken.
Nkw York, June 14. The ship State of
Maine, of Newcastle, England, arrived
Wednesday from Hong Kong after a voyage
of ninety-two days, which ber captain claims
to be the fastest time on record.
Caator Oil Trust.
St. Lotas, June 14. A castol oil trust is
said to lie forming in tbe west, with a capi
tal of $500,000. There are but seven regular
mills in the country, all but one of which
are in the nest-
The Creditors Should Do Pretty Well.
CoLFMBrs, O., June 14 W. B. Brooks Sc
Sou, miners and shippers of coal, assigned
last evening. Assets, $250,000, and liabili
ties, about 1150,000.
Tho Weather Wo May Expoet.
Washington Citv, June 14 The indica
tions for thirty-six hours from 8 p. m. yester
day are as follows: For Indiana and Illinois
Fair we-, i her. stationary temperature, fol
lowed Friday by slightly warmer; southerly
winds. For Michigan and Wisconsin Fair
weather, followed in nppsr Michigan and
-( western Wisconsin by light rain; alightly
warmer: easterly winds. For Iowa Fair,
slightly cooler, preceded by warmer weather;
southwesterly winds.
Saintly Medicament.
Thousands of People Visit St.
Anthony's Shrine.
A PEIEST WORKS STRANG E CURES.
The Lame and Blind Alleged to Bave
Been Miraculously Healed by a Combi
nation or Faith and Medicine Father
Molllnger's Remarkable Power Over
Various Ailments Proteetanta Among
the Kneeling Throng A Field for the
Inquiring Mind.
Ftttsburg, June 14. A day sacred to tbe
memory ot St Anthony of Padua brought,
yesterday morning, thousands of people, both
Protestant and Reman Catholic, to worship
at the shrine erected to him iu the chapel
bearing his name at the Church of tbe Most
Holy Name on Troy HilL Allegheny, at
whose altar presides as chief priest the far
famed Father Mollinger. Almost every city
in the country was represented and all be
lieved they would go away benefitted, if not
entirely cured. In this church are some of
the bones of the saint The reverence and
love with which the reverend father was
greeted by the multitude was truly won
derful. The Halt, the Lame, and tho Blind.
By 6 o'clock the church was thronged with
decrepit and diseased people. Tbey came on
crutches, in carriages, carried on pillows and
stretchers, a suffering and pitiful but hoping
and faith-fllled multitude. The scenes in
and about tbe church were most solemn and
impressive. People kneeled upon the bare
ground and bare bricks to receive a blessing,
and while weeping tears of pain would smile
and bless the priest as he passed among tbem.
From early morning until mass at-JO o'clock
Father Mollinger ministered to the faithful,
and tbe results in some cases were almost
miraculous.
The Priest's Methods.
His methods differ with the various cases.
Sometimes he rubs the deformity, in others
be uses medicines alone, and in some cases
both are used. He pretends to do no miracles,
but having a wonderful knowledge of medi
cine and human ills, prescribes for them and
invokes God's and the saints' all-healing
power to aid him. In some cases months
must elapse, while in others the cures are al
most instantaneous.
Alleged Miraculous Cures.
Yesterday, when Miss Parks, of Philadel
phia, was carried into the church she was a
twitching, helpless woman. Her ailment
was epilepsy. Father Mollinger told her
that iu three days she would be entirely
cured. She arose from her couch and
walked away with scarcely any perceptible
evidence of her sickness. A lady from New
York was led into the church totally blind.
She walked from the edifice alone and un
aided, and could distinguish many objects.
The power of speech was restored to a lady
who bas not spoken a word for two years.
A young girl hobbled up to tbe rail on
crutches. Father Mollinger prescribed for
and worked with ber awhile, took the
crutches from ber, and she walked away.
Every house near the church is filled with
tbe sick wbo will remain during the three
days of the feast
ROSSA HADN'T A LEG TO STAND ON.
The Long-Range Dynamiter Thrown Ont
of Court In Bad Shape.
New York, June 14. The suit of O'Don
van Rossa against Patrick Sarsfiold Cassidy,
for lilf'l, was dismissed by Police Justice
Smith yesterday, after bearing tbe testimony,
which showed that Rossa had accepted $32.50
in full settlement of any damage which he
may have sustained by the publication of the
alleged libel m The Catholic News.
Proved It All Against Him.
All of tbe allegations conveyed in the pub
lication, and mauy more discrediting Rossa
were proven by the testimouy, which in
cluded a letter written by Henry La
boucbere convicting Rossa of intimacy with
British spies and informers. By tbe testi
mony of Patrick Ford. Cassidy, Richard
Short, the man wbo stabbed Capt Pbelan,
and others, it was proved that Rossa had de
faulted in almost every instance of his being
tbe custodian of funds intrusted to him for
specific objects. Tbe judge, seeing that
Rossa had not a leg to stand on, summarily
dismissed tbe rase.
Rons Round the Diamond.
Chicago, June 14. Yesterday's National
league base ball scores were: At Chicago
Chicago 9, Pittsburg 8; at New York New
York 3, ITiiladclphia 2; at Boston Boston 7,
Washington 1; at Indianapolis Indianapolis
1, Cleveland 4.
American association: At Brooklyn
Brooklyn 3, Cincinnati 1; at Baltimore
Baltimore 4, Louisville 2; at Colum
bus Columbus 5, Kansas City 4; at Phila
delphia Athletic 2, St Louis 2 eleveu in
nings, darkness.
Western league: At Sioux City Sioux
City 14, Pes Moines 7; at Minneapolis Min
neapolis 12, Omaha 4; at St Paul St Paul
14, Denver 13; at Milwaukee Milwaukee 9,
St Joseph d.
American Engineers at London.
London. June 14. A reception was held
at the institution of civil engineers Thurs
day in honor of the visiting American en
gineers. President Sir John Coode warmly
welcomed the visitors, whose influence be
declared was one of the principal factors
whioh had raised America to lie one of the
foremost nations of the world. Mr. Thurston
returned iu behalf of the engineers heartiest
thanks for their kind reception.
e
The Typographical Convention.
Denver, Cola, June 14. The Interna
tional Typographical convention yesterday
referred the question of sending a delegate
to Paris during the international congress
next month to a committee of the whole. A
special committee was appointed to consider
the matter of using plates in tbe government
printing office at Washington City.
Sentenced to Death for Rape.
Fredericksbtro, Va, June 14 Paul
Keys (colored) was convicted by a jury
Wednesday of an assault on the 6-year-old
daughter of Arthur Ballard. Tbe jury fixed
death as his punishment Keys was sen
tenced to be banged Sept 6 nelct by Judge
Wallace.
The Michigan Cavalry Monument.
Gettysburg, Pa., June 14. The" Michi
gan Cavalry brigade held exercises at its
monument, three miles east of town, yester
day morning. Gen. Alger and Gen. Kidd
delivered addresses. The Michigau party
left for home yesterday afternoon.
Lieut Heath, of the Vandalla, Dead.
San Francisco, June" 14 Lieut Heath,
of tbe Vandalia, died at the Mare Island Na
val hospital Wednesday from pneumonia,
tbe result of a cold contracted at tbe time of
the Samoa disaster.
Michigan Military Man Killed.
Lansing. Mich., June 14 W. W. Btaley,
major of the First regiment, state troqpa,
and prominent In Michigan military
affairs, waa struck by a Chicago and Grad
Trunk train near Lansing last evening and
instantly killed.
Tho Color Line la Canada.'
Toronto, Ont, June 14. Tbe grand lodge
of the Canadian Order of Odd Fellows
cussed at some length Wednesday night a
resolution to admit colored citisens to mem.
bership, Tbe resolution was finally voted
down. "
Using Fore In a Paris Strike.
Paris, June 14 The striking cabmen yes
terday forcibly stopped the cabs of those of
tbe man who refused to join the strike. The
police were compelled in many hte,tKim to
interfere te protect these men from vlolenca
Insatiable Briton, What Kextt
Elgin, IlU., June 14 An offer of 96,000,.
000 bas been made by an English syndicate
for the watch factory here. Stockholders
are now being canvassed by officers to see If
they will sell on the basis of 18,000,000.
14, IE39.
SPRING HAS GOME!
and with it
EOHLIITGEE'9
improved;
Curtain Stretchers
out or FOLDMva fsamc
Will Save von Monev. Time and Labor.
Eveht Housekeeper Saoixo Uavk Oks
any lady cao operate them.
For Sale By
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THE CRON1N MURDER CASE.
Indications That a Woman Is Implicated
Ulllon Going Home.
Chicago, June 14. The grand jury in tbe
Cronin case yesterday heard tbe testimony of
a large number of witnesses, all of whom had
given evidence before the coroner's jury. It
is not thought probable that the body will be
ready to consider indictments until the mid
dle of next week. Alexander Sullivan re
mained quietly in his cell all day, refusing to
see visitors. About noon he received a mes
sage believed to be from his wife, who is in
either England or Ireland.
Abont Hotel Signature.
A comparison by experts of the signature
of W. G. Melville and wife," St Paul, on
the register of McCoy's hotel, and of tbat
of Simon's, attached te the lease of the Clark
street flat, shows tbat they are almost iden
tical. Mareney is supposed to be the myster
ious Melville, and tue fact that he was ac
companied by a woman, taken in connection
with the mention of bis sister by one of tbe
men who rented the cottage of the Carlsons,
leads to the belief on the part of the police
authorities tbat a woman may have been di
rectly concerned in the affair.
The Wrong Man Again.
Chiof Hubbard received a dispatch from
Logansport, Ind., yesterday afternoon that
a man answering to the description of Frank
Williams, one of the men who r in ted the
cottage, had been arrested by officers wbo
have been bunting him for some days. Wit
oehses left on the evening train to identify
him, aud found that he was not the man
wanted.
.Governor Hill Rejects the Application.
Albany, N. Y., June 14, A requisition
was presented to Governor Hill yesterday
trom Governor Fifer, of Illinois, for the sur
render of John J. Marouey and Charles Mc
Donald, charged with the murder of Dr.
Cronin. The governor denied the applica
tion without prejudice to a renewal of tbe
lame, simply upon the grounds that the ap
plication was based solely upon an affidavit
made upon "information and belief."
Something Discovered in London.
London, June 14. It has been discovered
here that the members of tbe Clan-na-Gael
committee, who sigmd tbe majority report
finding Dr. Cronin guilty of treason to the
organization and sentencing him to be "re
moved," were these: James J. Rogers, Brook
lyn, N. Y.; P. A. O-Boyle, Pittston, Pa:
Christopher F. Byrnes, Raxonville, Mass.,
and John D. MrMnhon. Rome, N. Y.
Left His Address with the Police.
Washington City, June 14. Tom Des
mond, well-known Clan-na-Gael man, was
found here yesterday and shown a dispatch
from Chicago, saying be was wanted for
complicity in the Cronin murder. He im
mediately went to the police station aOd left
his address.
A Witness to an Alibi.
Washington City, June 14. Thomas H.
Walsh, of this city, says be saw Desmond
and also McDonald, the New York suspect,
in the city of Xew York twenty-four hours
before the time of (Tronin's disappearance.
A Political Suicide.
Indianapolis, June 14. Patrick A. Ward,
aged fi'i, and prominent in Irish and political
circles, committed suicide at hi supper table
last evening lv taking cyanide of potassium.
He was in good circumstances, but had been
despondent for some time, due in part, it is
believed, to political .lisippoiutment
Knights of Pythias at Peoria.
Pkoria, Ills., June 14. The Knights of
Pythias encampment clostst yesterday with
competitive drills and a lnd contest. Chi
cago carried off the three principal prizes in
tbe drill and the Fourth Regiment band, of
Canton, won in the band contest last even
ing. Connecticut Will Tote Out of Doors.
Hartford, Coun., June 14. The govern
or's veto of tbe secret ballot bill was ros
tained by tbe senate yesterday.
THE MARKETS.
Chicago. Jane 13.
Quotations on the board of trade to-day were
as follows: Wheat No. 2 June, opened TSc,
closed Wc; July, oiiened T6c closed T7c;
August, opened 73c closed TSC. Corn
No. 2 June, opened and closed Slfia July,
opened 4gc closed 34.4c; August, opened
and closed 3S6e, oats-Xo. June, opened
2.-Vc, closed 22ic; July, opened and closed
5c: August, opened S.'Ssc, closed SSc. Pork
June, opened and closed $11J5; Jay, opened
$11,621. closed fU.t&i August, opened and
closed fll.TiiH. Lrd June, opened So.3.W.
closed KS.55.
Live stock-The Union stock yards report
the following prices: Hogs Market opened
fairly active, with prices 6c -lower: light
grades, f 4.UI&4.55; rough packing, S4.1S&4Ja,
mixed lots, H3fc44.ii); heavy packing and
shipping lota, 4.Sia4.35. Cattle Market
weak; beeves, f3.6utt4.4t; cows, inferior to
fancy, $1.6.igJ.a; stockers, f2j&&a.0; Texas
steers, $ M'aiMi. heep Steady; natives,
a.50a,4.To; Texans, fo.0U3.Kh lambs, liUUil
s.6-1 per head.
Produce: Batter-Fancy Klgin creamery, 16
01 per lit; daries in line, lft&Uc; roil batter
So, Eggs-Slrictly fresh, 13c per dos. Poei-try-Live
chickens. SHSvc per lb; roosters,
Jo; turkeys. 7448c; ducks. SSc Potatoes
Choice Burbanks, Socperbu: Beauty of He
bron, 3&di0c; mixed lota. -0.10-. sweet potatoes,
-"-PPles-Choice greenings,
per bbl; poor lots, J3cd$UW. Straw
berries -L2fc.a0 per 24-qU case.
Hew York.
- ' ' Nw York. Jane 18.
Wheat-Opened steady at Mo decline, but
strengthened immediately and advanoed 96c,
and at 1 o'clock the best price were current;
No. t red winter cash, (3Uc; do July.
Pc: do August, KtMc Cora-Doll and
lower-. No- mixed cash. 42c; ao Jun -, 41Hc;
do July, 41c. Oats-tfteady; No. 3 mixed
caah, )4c; do Jane, "4c: do July. SSto.
Kre DulL Barley-DulL Pork-Quiet; new
JuTT'tYs51""" Lard-Quiet; jQB
Live Stock: Catt'e-No market; dressed
beef, about steady: common to prime native
sides, eOTMc V : Texas do, 4e6Ho. Shrep
and Lambs A trifle firmer for good and
choice offerings; sheep 4.00fc5Je uosc
lambs. $.U3.(iu. Hogs-Drill feeling; nom
inal value, $4.404.W.
MCI ULAHD.
Hay Upland prairie, 8 .00.
Hay Timeuty new $798.00.
Hay Wild, SA.0u9$.A.
Rye 50c.
Cora Wod
Pot sloe a i5c
Tnraips l Be.
final floe 11. . a.ji an na
Cord Wood-Oak, $4.16; Hickory, to.
8tnw-e.C: baiad S6.00.
II Lace
III w
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the pleasure of beautifying home
BEDROOM SUITES:
Rich, Handsome, Magnificent and Unique.
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No words can do justice to the
GORDES,
m
No. 1623 Second Avenue.
W. B. BARKER,
has purchased the well-known
Wagner Grocery
Fourth Ave. and Tenth Street,
and hopes to retain the custom of his predecessor-
He will make a great effort to perpetuate the good name of this
Old Established Grocery
that it has always enjoyed by dealing only in the best nods
AT THE LOWEST PRICES.
GO
JOHN T. NOFTSKER,
-For Stoves and Refrigerators.
J. B. ZIMMER
Merchant Tailor
Star Block, - Opp. Harper House,
: IS RECEIVING DAILY HIS STOCK OP
Spring and Summer Goods,
of the latest patterns. Call and examine them and remem
ber that he makes his suits up In the latest styles.
HIS PRICES ARE LOW.
few
SOLD
Davenport
Busk
College
A. WOLLENHATJFT,
Manufacturer of nd Dealer in all kinds of
Kieed
"A fine lot of Children's Carriage cheap.
A. J. SMITH & SON,
furniture, Carpets
WOOD ZIsTTILIES,
Lowest cash prices.
A.. J.
125 and 127 West Third St.,
with new pieces of
Novelties exhibited.
TO-
INVALUABLE
c3 ta
HOUSEKEEPERS for Soups, Gravies Etc Convenient
for NURSES with boiling water a dolictous BEEF TKA
is instantly proved. INVALIDS will find it appetlzinr,
giving- tone to the WEAKEST STOMACH. Guaranteed to
be PURE BEEF ESSENCE. Put up in convenient pack
ages Of both SOLID AM FLl ll) EXTRACTS.
BY DRUGGISTS AND GROCERS.
COMPLETE IN ALL
Departm 3iita.
Egg catalogue! addreaa
T. O. HXTNCAJft
DAirUT T. to-
Work
It Will pay you to call before parvbaf .ng.
No. 1006 Third Avenue.
Call and compare stocks.
SKZITH & SON.
opp. Masonic Temple,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
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