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IMPORTANT TO PARENTS
We wish to call the attention Of every person to
HAYES
Vegetable Worm Tablets,

Which are rapidly supercediDg all medicines
heretofore introdueed ss . remedy against that
troublesome pest-WoRhs.
They rave been in use for many years, during
which time their sale has been unprecedented.
These TABLETS contain no Caiomel, Antimony, or
other pni.onous drugs, but PURELY VEeETA-
BILE, and may be given f. eey and with the full
assurance that they will destroy all worms exist
ing in he in teetines. Should there be no worms
las the symp oms may occasionally arise from
soma other oause) no harm can result from their
use, but they will b. found beae6cisl as . pre-
vtntative Of Worms. In cases of Indigestion,
and diseases arising from a diaordered or diseas-
cd state of the stcmArh or bowels, they are un-
eaualied.
They are perfectly harmless and certain
remedy for worms, in either o,iid rem or adults,
and are
FREE FROM ALL NAUsEOUs TASTE.
GIVE THEM ONE TRIAL
- Pull Dire items in Fnslirh and German
accompany each Enne Gebuiue without
the fae-.imiie signature Of the pr pristors.
PRICE rs CENTS PER BOX.
Il HFor sale by all D-uzgists.
HAYES WILLIAMS, Projectors, Lock
port, New York. mAyi7 -dsodly
| For sale by John Bengston, and Charles A.
| Benser, Rock Island.
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The specie shipped for Europe yesterday
amounted TO $9SS 145.
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HON. GEORGE W. WOODWARD,
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court OF Pennsylvania
writes
PIuI.ADEIr March I6. 1857.
ffrd " Hoofand's Ge-nRn BitIers' Il q good tonic
useful in disease. Of the digestive organs and OF great
benefit In Of debility and of action
In the system. Yours truly
GEO. W. WOODWARD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-04
HON. WSi. 2. ROGERS,


MAYORS OFFICE BUFFALO, June p, 1883.
have rsed " Hoofands German Btters and Tonic"
In my family during the past year, and recon-
mend them an ent tonic, imparting tone and
viQor to The system. Their has been productive
ofdecided'y beneficial eflocts. VIM. +. ROGERS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-04
WATER FILTER,

American nenius has given - the world many
valuable and useful inventions. but In.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-04

The Prussisu army ON the frontier now
musters 500, 900 men.
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Dailp ARGUS.
OFFICIAL CITY g. COUNTY PAPER

Michigan has 1875 miles of railroad in
operation.
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c7s2A
Hoonand's German Tonic

tr combination OF all fsie ingredients ut the Btters.
with PURE cruz Rum. Dras-e. etc IL 10 USED
eDr the same disease tie Riiier- IN case- where
-ome pure alcoholic Stimulus + required. fou viii
Dear In mind thai le- remedies are cutirely Clrer-
snt from any other advertised the of the dis
.ase- named these being scientific preparations OF
medical extracts willie the Others are mere decoc-
mons of rum IN form. The TONIC IL decidedly
Of the most plea~Ht and a-ceahe remedies ever
offered To the pubic IT. saste ! exquisite II 10
DIes-hre take it. wie is eiElnz. exhi!Arating,
and medicinal qualities hsve caused IL to he known a.
.he greafesi of ali tOu.Cs.
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HON. JAMES THOMPSON.

Justice of the Supreme Court Of Pennsyiy auiA.
PHILADELPHIA. April Is 1885.
consider Hoofand's German Biiter-" valuable
medicine in cares Of attacks of Indigestion or Dys
pepss. ! can certify ths from my experience OF IL
Yours, with respect. JAMES THOMPSON.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-04
HON JAMES N. WOOD.

Ex-Mayor Of wilIiamsport, Pennsylvania
take e-eat pleasure in recommending "Hoofand's .
German Tonic" TO nny one who may be afflicted win
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-04
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uk>L ~

Dvspcosia had the Dyspepsia so badly II was i'm
possible to keep any food on my stomach and be
crame 40 weak as not he able to walk half Q mile.
Txvo hottie. of Tonic effected perfect cure
A"o JAMES NJ. WOOD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-04

DETSEI-ITN.
-here Is no medicine equal to Hoofand's German
9ltt.r- or Tonic in cases Of Debility. They mpSrt
one sud viaor TO the whole system. strengthen the
appetite cause enjoyment OF the food. enable the
stomach IN digest it. purify the blood give good,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

this morning says that the Prussisn are
around Rhemis, while immense masses have
passed to the mort ward.
1t is impossible to say whether the rapport
that the King is moving on Paris with
force is true or not.
1t is equally doubtful If the rumor that
the French ministers of war of the interior
have removed from the capital has any
foundation. The news is all uncertain and
conflicting.
PARIS, Aug. 3l.-Psssenger traffic on
the railroad between Calais and Paris
have been cut off, and the mails only carried.
An official French denial is given to the
assertion of the Figaro paper.
The minister of war received q dispatch
stating that twelve vessels of large tonnage
had left American ports with German fill
busters, with the object of pillaging upon
the French coast.
The minister of the interior announced
that the enemies march upon Paris appears
to be checked, and McMshon continuing
bis movement without any serious encoun-
ter.
Two squadrons of Hussars stormed and
captured the town of Verisey between
Vssuseirs and Allegheny. The town was
The Montenir says that a person who has
arrived from Messiers afirms the battle
which occurred on Saturday. Our informant
said the Prussians retreated in great mum
! bers. There has been no official announce
ment of this affair yet by the minister OF
war or interior LaPublico.
| Marshal MscMahon is entirely free in
movomests and in perfect communication
- To I.v both no Gnhttpu
the enemy.
Letters received TO day say that the
| Prussisns in the departments at YOU'VE and
Aube are overrunning the environs OF
Troyos and Tonneve and emitting railways
| Prussisn losses over $50, 900 thus far.
Advices from Lisbon announce that a
riot occurred there between the French and
| German residents. Fire arms were used
and several persons we're killed and wound
ed on both sides.
| Two of Uhlsns Royal Guard last night
brought in two staff officers of Gen. Mac
! Mshon just captured.
| The following official news has JUS. been
promulgated BY minister Of interior
| { Chs!ons has been evacuated entirely by
+. the Prussisns.
hAlrohu raibs go ireeIy No" as i0f oe
| Rheims.
| The national guard of the Seine, Morne
and Or.ene are organizing to offer vigor-
Gus resistance.
A Prussian vessel Just captured has been
| brought into Dunkirk.
NEW YORK, August 3l.-Privste London
dispatches saws, French sdvices report that
Mac Mshon by his tactics has succeeded IN
separating the forces of his opponents sno
that be will deliver battle probably to day
with most confident success.
CHICAGO, Aug 3l.-A Republican ha,
sued the Illinois Central Railroad CO.. for
S., 900 a. fee for lobbying through the last
! legislature a bill 80 legalize the case of the
Railroad of Dubuque and Sioux City line,
| BE saws in the complaint that he contracted
with Mr.. Douglas, president l. c r. R., to
do the work for $1,000, but now Mr.. Doug
las refuses TO paw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

\ gentleman in Galens, Illinois, keeps al
ordinary tree-toad in glass jar half filled
with water inside the Jar is a diminusive
lai Ter from the bottom OF the ves.el to the
top. Just above the water line is perch,
on which his frogship in dry weather is to be
seen sitting motionless as long as the dry
season lasts. On the slightest indication Of
a change in the atmosphere, the frog quits
his perch and takes to the water, returning
to the landing only at intervals to feed upon
the flea that are thrown into the Jar.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
Gold l.1S 90.

gtoCEs and Money.
rslegraphed to the ARaus.
Nsw Yonx, August 30.
Money Market-Easy at 4@6 per cent.
Sterling Exchange-Steadys at Sl.094.
Gold-Opened firm at 81 II, clio sed at $l.l6s
Govcrnments-Dull, unchanged.
Southern State Securities-Dull; new Tennes-
see SCI.
Coupons-6's of 81, LA: s-20s, 3d. IL
81, l.l04i '65, LII; new. l.093; 81, l.l9s; 90
I.I0s; l0-40's, large l.0S5: small 10.
Stocks heavy, and t@s = cent. lower
n. Y. Central--q4t.
Reading, 9i5
Lake Shore, 1871.
Northwestern-s0. Preferred sSs.
Rock Island, I.l24.
Ohio 4 Mississippi, 32s.
Pacific Mail, 37A.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The greatest waste OF ice is in the prepsr-
alton of water for drinking. The inhabitants
Of many tropical countries are accustomed
to keep water cool without the use OF ice at
all The means employed are very simple
The water is kept in pourous earthern jar
which is surrounded with q wet cloth, and
the whole apparatus IS suspended IN q
draught of air, away from the direct rays OF
the sun. The evaporation of the water
through the pores and from the outside OF
the lar keeps the interior cool.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

A letter from Liberia says: "If Africa is
to be built up of the material lately sent b.
The American Colonization Society, the
falling back of Liberia into barbarism is
inevitable. Most OF the emigrants sent
within the last few years are more ignorant
than the natives themselves. Give US eda
cation and religion"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
St. louis Market.

ct. Louis Market.
Teisgraphed to the ARGUS.
ST. LOUIS, August 80.
Flour-yery dull; .upers 81 So; Xxx S. 25a
40.
Wheat-Dull, weaker.
Corn-Unchanged; mixed and yellow 63a7oc;
white 70a76c.
BarIey-Unchanged.
Rye-Unchanged.
Oats-Dull and lower; mixed 34a40c.
Provisons-Dull.
Pork-S2s 25a2S so.
Lard l53al6c.
Wbisky-Nominal at 92c.
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O6l00Eo x23fEOSs
rsissraphsd TO the ARGUS.
OuIoAso, August 81.
Flour-Dull and easier at 81 seas 10.
Wheat-iower; closing sc for regular No 2.
new No ? fresh has sold for 81 07a1 0s; clos ne
81 05al 073 for No /; 81 09 for No 8; new 81 Ooa
OF, and old 9Se.
Coan-Lower, with sales Of No at 634A64i
closing at 64c; rejected ole.
Oats-Weak at 35!a36f cash and seller Sep
tember
Rye-Lower at 67a6sc for No 2.
Bsrley-Closss firm at 81 10 for No 2.
Pork-$2s 90.
Highwines-S7c for iron.
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RATES OF ADVERTlSlNe.

FOR eseh square, or the space occupied by ten
lines Of solid nonpareil, One Dollar for each in
sertion.
Special Notices. 20 cents Per line. When IN
lar advertising rates.
Oommunications, or articles inserted among
reading matter, IS cents per line
DAILY AID WEsKLY.-A discount Of 10 per
cent. will be made from the Weekly rates, on
yearly and half yearly contracts, when the same
matter IL in serted in both Daily and Weekly
Double Columns will be charged rs per cent.
additional.
For all Transient Advertisements advance pay
ment Is required.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The Portuguese journals are discussing
the necessity of revolution. They threaten
to overturn the Dictators, and declare
that they will not permit the sale of the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The President has appointed General 6
NJ Godga, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and
Robert J. McElhsney and A. L. Rountree,
of Springfield, Mo-, Commissioners to e1,
anime and report on the first fifty miles OF
the road and telegraph line of the Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad Company.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The ta!lest tree yet measured is an Aus
tralian, of the myrtle family and of the
genius Eucalyptus. 1t is 4sO feet long, or
nigh, but in diameter inferior to the larger
Galifornians
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Eow Fork Market.
reisgraphed to the ARsus.
Esw ToRx, Aug. 80.
Flour-ste: dy.
wheat--spring 81 20; wintersi 4oai AZ.
Oats-50a52o.
Corn --s5@S6c.
Pork-Dull at $2S 123.
Lard-l6s@ 167c.
wbisky-944a95e.
Linseed Oii-90@9lc.
PetroIeum--251c.
Cotton-$I 81.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The Mayor Of Des Moines has issued ar
order prohibiting the sale of wine or any
o;hei Intoxicating liquor on the Both and
Septe m Der. That order will be "dead
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Teegraphed to the Argus.
MILWAUKEE, August 20,
Flour--Quist and steady; shipments l,ooo
bushels
wheat-Quiet and weak: Mol 81 IL; No
81 023 cash; o. OBJ seller September.
Corn--Dull and nominal; receipts none; SHIP
ments l,000 bu.
O.ts-Duil; receipts 500 bushels; shipments
uona-
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Obicago Live Stock.

TeIegraphed to the ARGUS.
UHIoH sfooK YARDS, August 81.
Cattle Unchanged.
Hogs--Easier, at the same sales; common
100 lower.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The census of Quincy, H., has jus. been
completed, showing the population TO be
24,368, only 1000 less than was estimated
before the census was taken.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Troy bod carrier has inherited $4,000
He WAS halt way up ladder when he heard
of it, and just let 60 of the hod and said he'd
have to be excused
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The authorities of Paris have ordered all
foreigners to leave. The consequence is
that many Americans soiourning in that city
have taken their departure
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The prohi bitionists of the Fifth Illinois
district have nominated DIR. T, B. Ives, of
Bureau county for congress.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The public survey of Dakota has com
menred. Forty thousand dollars will this
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Judge Albert Smith, for the pas. twelve
years u Judge of the county court of Milwau
kee, died Oh the 18th inst, from paralysis.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Great excitement has been occasioned BY
the finding of one of the richest silver mines
on the continent forty miles from Denver.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The amount lost by the United States
express company by the robbery of their
safe on the Missouri Pacific railroad, few
days since, was $4,000.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

A Java srsndee is coming to this country
with his eighsy-oue children, and wants to
secure board 10 some quiet family.
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Dailp argus.
OFFICIAL CITY g. COUNTY PAPER

A native silk>worm has been discovered
in Texas.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Eber q. Chase, Treasurer of the Mechan'
les Saving Bank, at Buffalo, committed
suicide yesterday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

An alligator was lately seen in White
breast creek, near Knoxville, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The census of the city of Peoria has been
completed. Total population OF the city,
% S54
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FAsExLHS.
ASTH Ma.

TIDDER'S PAsTTLEs. A Sure Relief for
~ Asthma. Price 40 cents by mail.
sTOWELL & CO.,
Ies-d6wIy Chsriestown, Mass.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

HON. GEORGE SHARSwOOD,
Justice OF the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA. June I. 1858.
have found by experience that HoofiAnd's 9es-
man Bitter is very good tonic relieving dyspepte
symptoms almost directly.
GEORGE sHARswoOD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

HON. GEORGE W. WOODWARD,
Chief Justice Of tie Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania,
writes
PHILADELPHIA. March 16 1851.
hnd " Hoofand's Ge-nan Bitters IL 8 good tonic,
uSe In diseases OF the digestive organs, and OF great
benef; In of debility and of nervous acon
GEO. W. WOODWARD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Justice OF the Supreme Court OF Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA. = ,,-il IS, 1885
consiae Hooiand's German Bitters" q valuable
medicine In Of attacks Of Indigestion or DyS
pepsia | can certify this from nv experience of il
Yours with respect. JAMES THOMPSON.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

HON. VIM. y ROGERS,
Mayor Of the city OF Buffalo, ".
MAynR's OrrIoK. BurrAIo, june n, 1892
have used Hoofand German Bitters and Tome"
IN my family during the past year. and can recon-
mend them a excellent tonic. impsTting tone and
yigor to fhe system Their ha- been productive
oYdecidedy beneficial effects. NA. r. hoSEhS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-18
A SUPPOSED MURDERER DISCHARGED.

Coroner keenan, yesterday held an inquest
over the body Of Mrs Mary Collins late of No. East
Eleyenthst whose death was alleged 10 have resulted
from violence at the hands OF her husband. Dr. Daniel
ID. Toal who was called to attend the woman, testified
that she had told him she had been beaten by her
band Ellen Collins age IL, daughter OF the deceased
testified that on Monday night her father slapped her
mothers face because she drunk she had
her father kick the deceased Several witnesses living
In the house testified that they had seen the
prisoner beat kick his wife. The prisoner testified
that ON Monday night, when he came home, he
found the deceased Ind been drinking; she
commenced TO bawl and shout he ordered her to stop,
and ~ she did not do he gave her slap In the face;
he had not kicked her In two years." she had been
very hard dfnker and for the past nine years at inter
walls for nearly two years she had complained OF pain In
the bowels.
DIR. Wooster Beach made post norton examination,
and found that death caused by rupture OF one of
the ntestnes. The jury found that the OF the IN
Jury was unknown aud the Coroner discharged Collins
from custody. Mrs Collins was native Of Ireland. age
10 years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-18
CHILD MURDER.
TIE MDoNNELL MALPRACTICE CAsE--DR. woR-
STER ACQUITTED.

TIE MDoNNELL MALPRACTICE CAsE-DR. woR-
STER ACQUITTED.
Coroner Flynn and jury of physicians yes
terday concluded the investigation into the circum-
stances of the death Of Frances Anu Mcdonnell at No.
l6 East Twenty e ghthS from alleged malpractice at
the hands OF Dr. Joseph Worser of No lis East Thireth
st. The jury we're: Fordyce Barker, j. Marion Sims,
John j. Crane. Robert A. Barry, j. c. Mott r. Garrish
Charles A. Budd Vim. G. Roberts
Mary l. Reinor OF No 1870 East Twenty testi
October, recommended by DIR. Worstcr, whom witness
had long known; he paid the bills, and witness knew
nothing concerning the Illness OF the deceased, who
buried quietly, the undertaker's hill being also paid by
the doctor witness not IN the habit OF taking lady
Doardors. but did so in this to obge Dr. Worster
Drs. Shine and McEweu testified that they made a
post norton examination and were satisfied that the de-
ceased had been operated upon to procure abortion
DR.. Worster testified that the deceased called him
his office, Monday, oct a. and complained of suffer
ing from disease Of the womb; he made only partial
animation the deceased suffering much PAIN she stated
that she had no boarding house, and he recommended
It's and subsequently for metroperitOnits and con
tnucd his treatment she died. Just before her DEATH
believing she her end, she gave him $50 with
which to her board bill; witness attended her for
and believed that the deceased had been tempered with
by some ono.
The jury found "that Frances Ann Mcdonnell died from
mctrO-pertonitis and general pertonitis which had
existed at least IL days and for which she had recey ed
most competent medical teatment from DIR. Joseph
Worster From the evidence we believe that aboru)n
had been induced several days before the patient
seen by Dr. WOrster.'
OF the deceased, scarcely anything Is known. She
stated 10 DR.. WOrster that she RED but had
lived with her husband for time, and that her rela
tes were In the province OF ontario. Canada She
u native OF Scotland, age 20 years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-18
LIABILITY OF OWNERS OF VESSELS

In 1865, Aaron Browning, NewIOrk mer-
chant brought a suit against John Richardson general
owner Of the brig Handy to 1896 o. for supplies
furnished the brig by order Of Benjamin Rider Master.
who sailed the vessel shares furnishing the crew
food having half tho port charges and receiving half
the net earnings. referee found In favor OF the de-
PENDANT mo appealed, claiming that the Master beln;
entitled 90 the possession and nay CATION Of the brig
owner pro hao rice and therefore he and not the general
owner liable for the supplies. For the respondents
IL was claimed that the Master had not exclusive posses
siOn he and the consulted together about tbs
business and that the arrangement between them WA
not brought 20 the plaintiffs knowledge before the
ton ~ the credit and therefore the owner Liable
After argument before Justices Ingraham and CardOzo
Cooke; FOR the respondents, ID. d L. Mcmahon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-18
ROBBERY AND FORGERY.

On tle night of the 1st OF November, two
sailors named scoye and Buell., went to q dance house
No 305 water-st and remained about hour. On com
ing out, they were followed and assaulted by Thomas
Mcdonald who robbed scoye OF SIS. On the trial yes
erlay before Judge Bedford In the Court OF General
Sessions the prisoner denied the robbery and two OF
three inmates OF the house testified that the complain
ants elected for drunken and disorder conduct.
and that the charge preferred for revenge Scoye.
in reDutta denied that he drunk drank any
liquor. Judge Bedford being Informed that the pris
an old offender, who has served term in tho
Penitcnary, and whose photograph is I'm the ROgues'
Gallery sentenced him 10 1T years in the State Prison.
The OF one VOORHEES, indicted for forging note
for about $4,000. adjourned until 10 morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-11-18
DISHONEST Transfer.

X. g. A. SchoeDberg, hardware merchants,
and Elghths have lost during the past year
through petty thefs, goods worth 5000. After vain
attempts detect the thieves the firm at last sought tbs
aid OF the police, and Detective r L. Smith OF tho
Eleventh Precinct appointed to investigate the case
Under his advice about month ago the firm discharged
their teainster Martin OBren Of No. l39 Avenue ID.
Detective Smith was confident OF O'Brien's guilt but
sufficient evidence could not then be obtained To impl
cate him legally and he not prosecuted. Yesterday
afternoon smith appeared before Judge Koch at the
Essex Market Police Court, having in custody OBricn
and Thomas NJ Ouinian OF No ll6 Avenue Il. Moses Nc
CLAIM of No 1856 East Nnt-s testified that on the l5th OF
rear of the Messrs Schoenbergs mandatory. he saw
O'Bren pass three pigs Of tin through window tO Qun
Ian who was employed Ia laundry next door Accused
we're committed for trial.