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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-15


MIR. THOMAS A. DRvyn, formerly an English
OF labor ana capital and gave history OF the poIit-
cal c0nalton OF TINS country. He used strong ian.
sn6si lies to the Pacic Rsllwsy and Kindred public
improvements, which he held was taking the bread
out out o. so1ess nsrd working mems mouths 70 enrich
lists.
Mr. LKANDER THOMPSON said that New York was
revenues OF the city raiiroads ana other corpora-
tions SHOULD not 60 fto the pockets Of few, but be
taxation, consequently making rents less ana the
the speaker asserted, among worklngmen IVES often
attributable TO their poverty,
in much the same vein as the pSevous SpeSSer
when loud cries were made for "vic WoOdhull.n
rns 'say nad promised TO DC 10 attendance, but up
Oh where Is vicf" cried one enthusiastic Interna.
tionai: The Chairman soothed inc crowd BY ex-
expected she would soon pc with them: AZ this
moment. very opportunity, letter from Mrs. Wood
assembIage. The announcement was hailed with
v0cferous applause The letter, Is read BY Secre-
tary Allen was as f0lows:-
TO the MASS MEETING OF TIE UNEMPLOYED Tompkins
GiTzsss !. ": my intention 70 hay. been Hrsssn. With
..rd: sIsssns . nj: w Eysr since s:c.%s
Inc support Of themselves ana fsms: il ii x1s!ns;
Away. The duty q the sovsamsns to have
'A''' '0"1'''0' SYSTEM SYST en- OF wAars sLAvssY
shall be abolished and more humanitarian one adopted 10
s;s i should Ss:%i: y: employer
= beg uOon to n S
present governments make movement In this mat
They sns1sfa
petition: hso
.sA the ~ s:
Be-
Do %
70 get the greatest amoan. Of labor for the smallest
you have food Il Is Of how yoa
ss 20 20 s f n
You for to preserve your lives But must tel
aDorers Of the country Oanum0er the Capitalists
70 n e.
e ~ making a you elect
,,o,. ,..v, n5vET YOU. owS ,: CHAINS a,. :, 49,.
6ut confess your fauts, sure you
DO not repeat them Demand in the most emphatic terms
ne ballot Ballots powerful this country
los why give them bullets instead my sa ever
be heard In your behalf. VICTORIA q. WOODRUFF.
The sentiments contained in this letter were hear
tily approved OF BY the Internationa.s; ana the
cheers that followed must have been gratifying 10
Victoria, who, meanwhile, had driven to the Park
In close carriage. but wisely refrained from
allghting
Other speakers then addressed the meeting
among them Richard U. Matthews, X. w. T. Hill ana
X. w. Hume AFTER which the meeting was declared
dissolved and the multitude dispersed to their
various habtati0ns. the lager beer saloons In the
vicinity 10 wash down and digest the Revolutionary
organization to which they have the honor belong.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-15
PIGEON SHOOTING.

pigeon match lor 800 came on yesterday after.
noon on field Immediately in the rear Of Fort
Hamilton. L. l., between David Robertson and
Philip SCHNEIDER the latter shooting at twenty. one
yards rise, while Robertson shot at twenty-five
yards from the trap. The contestants shot at fteen
birds each trap saa asspas fer saeA .9ther eighty
bird, killing ten out OF ffteen Robertson Killing
nine.
The attendance on the ground was quite large,
ana the betting was active, anu at even money on
the snooters Everything passed OF quietly and q
number Of the crowd INDUCED in shooting after the
match was over, and continued to shoot as long as
they could see. The following are the details OF the
MATCH
SCHNEIDER. ROBERTSON
Ia driving bird; went la anartering bird to
rapidly from The trap the right; killed easily.
and was missed.
IA quartering bird TO PA quarterIng bird to
the right; we'll Killed. the left; well Killed.
Am incoming bird; "a drying bird: miss
came slowly in ana was ed.
easily knocked over.
"A driving bird; hit A quartering bird to
hard, but ESCAPED. right; well Killed.
GA driving birdi miss. GA quartering bird to
ed. the lett; an easy one,
but missed.
GA quarterlng bird to GA driving bird; went
the right; instantly awav rapidly anu was
killed. missed.
IA quartering bird to IA quarterng bird to
the lett: well killed. the right; we'll killed.
s.-A quarterlng bird TO ga driving Bird miss
the rlgnt; quickly KILL ed
ed.
"a quartering bird TO "A driving bird; hit
the it;lnstantly killed. hard, but escaped.
10.-A driving bird; hit 10.-A drivers; quickly
hard; but escaped. killed-a capital shot.
l1.-A quartering bird to 11.-An incoming bird;
the right; missed. quickly killed.
IA driving bird; killed IA quarterlng bird to
instantly. the right; hit hard, but
escaped.
ia quartering bird to ia quartering bird to
the left; Instantly killed. the right; well killed.
IA quartering bird to 1A-A quartering bird to
the lett; well Killed. the right; instantly
ia driving bird; killed 15-AdrIving bird ;quick-
Instantly. ly knocked over.
schtndler-o, ], ], 0, o. 4, l, J. ], 0, 0, ], !. !,
1-Killcd, 10 missed, g.
RObertsOn--1, /, o. J., 0, Q, !, 0, o, j, !, o, j,
Killed. Q: missed. 8.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-15
WHOLESALE POISONING.

Diabolical Developments in Westchester
Couniy-Snturating n Well Of Water with
Arsenic-Ficndish Attempt to Destroy an
Entire Fumily-RumOred Death Of One Of
the Victims.
mysterious ana diabolical attempt to encom.
pass the lives OF whole family by poisoning well
Of water near White Plains, Westchester
county, has awakened feelings OF horror
and Indignation throughout that entire neigh
borhood. 1t seems that John Alderman, shoe.
maker by trace, who lives with his family, composed
Of eight persons not for from the cemetery In what
is known as the old village" was attacked, about
two weeks ago, with symptoms OF an unaccountabe
type, accompanied BY Unnamed and swollen eyes.
About the same time his wife was affected In
similar manner few days later all OF the children
were Frustrated BY
THE SAME MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS,
but in q more aggravated form. In the latter
cases not only were the same distress
Ing ocular symptoms presented, put the
bodies and limos were also swollen, while
severe gastric disturbance was accompanied BY
burning thirst, which seemed " increase rather
furnished to the agonized patients rom the domes.
tic spring. In this condition four Of Ackermans
to nineteen, remained for d few days,
VOMITING A 0REENIsH NATTER,
and otherwise exhibiting many o. me painful symp-
Meantime the father and motner having, It Is said,
drank sparlngly Of the water from the spring, have
been slowly improving.
For some reason not ascertained, Alderman
came TO the conclusion day or two ago that the
spring must have been poisoned, ana called in
neIghb0ring physician, who, amer learning the
symptoms and on examining the sufferers, pro-
n0unced them
VICTIMS OF ARsENICAL POISONING.
An examination OF the spring indicated was tnen
made by the doctor, resulting AZ Is understood, IN
his discovering that the water therein was stronRy
impregnated- with arsenfOus acid the reguisno
antidOtes were speedily administered TO tue pa
TENTS who It is said are still In an extremely CRU.
Cal condition. IL being reported YESTERDAY tnas she
oldest daughter, mary, aged nineteen was oea"'
THE HORRIBLE CIRCUMSTANCES
Is enveloped in much that Is mysterious no reason
being assigned for the suspected satanic htcmps W
murder m entire family or eight persons by one
subtle deliberate and deadly s'2oxo. suspicion,
however, Is not dormant ana u is nlntcd tnat we
atroci0us perpetratOr u not entirev unkuowh W
one OF the intended vtcuulas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-15
great feuo-Oslween the TRENDS Of Mr. Conkllng az:

great eudOetween the friends Of Mr.. COnkling a.
Mr. Fenton ne replied that he
WOULD NOT swEAa THERE WAS FEUD
although there were disagreements. The efficiency
OF the clerks In his office was OF high order. and
entitled TO the same compliment. ON the question
OF m0Ietles witness said that during the lime he
had been In office, he thought year next month,
his snare was $4,000. similar sums were paid to
the Collector and Surveyor and the in.0rmer got as
much as all tree together.
Senator Howe also interrogated the witness re-
garding political influence, during which examina.
lion ne said large majority OF the last Republican
tanned Dy the Custom House o1ncers; but the day
after q change took place. the majority being re.
duced. On further examination, In reply TO Sena-
tor Casserly. witness said he believed money was
used BY the Tammany republicans committee.
morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-15
UNIVERSITY OF THE CITY OF NEW YoRK,

Meeting OF the Alumni Association.
The annual meeting OF the Alumni Association a.
the University Of the city Of New York was held lass
evening in the chapel Of the Reformed Dutch
church, Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth streea
AFTER prayer by Professor Benjamin Il. Martin, ana
music by Grafulla's Band, Professor Charles A.
Budd, M. D., OF the class OF 1852 addressed
Concentrating them upon the achievements Of their
college and upon their association. The annual
Address was delivered by Professor d. b. st. John
Koyea M d.. OF the class Of 1860. IL treated prao-
tically The needs OF the medical profession Its sue
cesses and It's failures, pointing out reasons ana
remedies me honorable record Of the 5000 alumni
of Tie University was spoken OF with pride, anu tho
uses of such associations shown to be many and
m
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-15
MANGLED TO DEATH IN NEWARK.
Another Terrible Warning to Clear ~
Track.

Between nine and ten O'Clock yesterday morning
Thomas Faton. man 1tty-fve years OF age, re.
siding on the corner OF John and Harrison streets.
East Newark, met frighnul fate near tho
Centre street bridge Of the New Jersey Railroad He
was about to cross the track In front OF tno
half past nine train, bound for Jersey CITY.
but was triIped up with tho track ana fell
directly In front OF the locomotive. Ere he could
recover himself the wheel whipped OIL one leg and
slaughtered and smashed the other horribly. Hts
ribs were also smashed and back badly lacerated.
lie was picked up and removed to the Centre street
to his relief and ended his intense suffering. DO
ceased was employed, with others, removing the
debris OF Ballanline'S brewery building, burned
down some months ago.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-15
SAD PATE OF A BRAVE JERSEY SOLDIER

In Elizabeth, about month ago, as stated at the
time IN the HERALD, Captain Leonard HemIng.
proprietor of q shooting gallery, was acct.
dentally shot by his little son. IL was not ex-
pectea That he could survive, but he has since
fingered out until Wednesday night when
the grim conquer0r oycrpowered him me
captain served during the war In the Fourteenth
hegmeht new Jersey Volunteers, ana fought his
war he has served In the New Jersey Militia. For
three years ne was Health Inspector OF Elizabeth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-11-04
The Horse Epidemic,

II will not be easy, aud certainly should
not be the province Of the press, to hsiyhls
the sensation already preva!hup in this com
muoiIy caused by the horss-e pidsmie. HAc
Chicago been an earlier point to be visited
II would have required some imagination &c
forecast the results Of . calamity Alread,
made history In some Of she seAboard cities
Oar dispatches and exchanges from Boston
and Neu York and privats intelligence from
eye-uii uessess suggest, in . most startling
manner the manifold utility Of the horse
exhibited By . most trying temporary with.
drAUal OF has services from Ill its brAnche,
OF usefulness. The circumstances Of our
rebuilding has given immense numbers OF
team horses EN- ploy ment, our atrset.vehicls,
nave largely increased IN numb Der and equip
men'' apd the scattered condition Of on,
MONIES and business has made multitud.a
TOT 'he hrht time horse-owners. The kindl,
LePHeve has been Of incaleuable value. bu,
1ue exemption has expired, and our eit,
reports to-day disclose that the dissa,. 4,
nsrs ana Rapidly spreading. The eouditiop
s.,..s'I'" YESTERDAY IL ahoun In statement,
.oP' "om s1aEzsraiioa. Isis ii,
"isuo" 70 prepare, in all forms OF
,;-. 'oi 'no interruptions and disabili
80 seem Impending and inevitable
sau u every eitizen will aOSsp, add upd.,
,S Aaa What seems completely s1labli,b.S
. ~ emporary nature Of the affection. n,
IT, IT, ac' With rsA- IN, humanity and patience
,.s, mAls attacked must have care apo
In n'roio trOssnenI will abale the evil
only sies' and senSsless brutality viii.
with .b., II; Let US give ourselves Of
axoso,.ss. 0neefielnsss We may to the nss,
"'y Of diminished oommuniea,ioo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-11-04
THE HORSE DISEASE.


It's Symptoms and Remedies
Dr. Wright Of Davenport, a veterinary
Who claim, 10 bGve had much ,x renee IN
this spidsmis catarrhal fever 10 EBFlsnd ia
1913 nnd throughout tbe dis,rc, Of lows,
10 1857 aud S. wasa 8: WAS very prevalent,
says there "a but lit,ie officially 10 da1nos
log the di.csse as IL always bSs some com
mon and Characteristic symptoms, merely
differing according to The season Of the year
lie says isa attack 10 sudden, IL appears a.
first like catsrrb, the horse shivsIs, the pulse
IL quicksued the mouth il hot, the coat
stAr,s, the belly il tucked up, the mem
brAnes Of the nose are red, the eyes are red
Snd Weeping, the appetite fails, the Hanhs
hsave aad there u cough ana generally n
very sore one, this mar be mistaken for a
severe cold. a. toe begi0ninZ It "a nothing
more than ogtaTrh " canuOi be inhamma-
ton OF the iungs Tor there ars no dsathly
cold esrs ~ ID "a genera ths legs are hot
ter shat usual, IL Ctnnot be plsuusy, tor al
though there is cousB nod shor one too,
% 10 goG IN. short interrupted Que OF luh' m
nation OF the psurAi toe second day will
not pass without the disease beng plain
enough TO a careful observer; there Is de-
gree Of weakness Witch does DOT accom-.
pauy any other affections Of the chest there
may be dIuoliua,ion 10 move aad stiiTasss
IN moving o. 10 Inflammation Of the lungs,
buI thiNudoWnrigbI weakness aad the horse
begins TO stARger as ear y as the second day
We are then sufficiently aware ihA' it il this
paruItar Nta.a.s .ptHaU,t.
tis, whether Il be- contagious IL a question
that has aot been settled, but uhen oncs il
gets into a stable almost suery horse is sure
10 have H. add u gradually spreads from
stable 70 stable.
When the disease is established another
train Of symptoms succeeds, plainly mark
ing ous the nature OF the disease. There il
sore throat 70 . far greater degree than in
a common oAtATrb 10 Inflammation Of the
lunga, sometimes there 10 no sore throat,
buI "a this disease the throat Is sadly sore,
the horse gives up eating and day after day
refuses its feed. The discharge from the
noss Ia tar greater than 10 pnsumoniA and
even IN the worst Of cold it appears earlier
aud before many days have passed IL is
brown, bloody, and sinking the legs do
not bsoome cold at iirst, or II they are cold
u IL only for little while. Many times in
day they change from hot to cold and
from cold 70 hot the breathing does not al
ways become laboTious, and seldom very
decidedly 40, but the cough continues, the
loss Of appetite, the discharge from the
nose, the hanging Of the head, and worst OF
all that peculiar weakness, and by the
ioarlh day the horse slagRerS about as il he
would fall.
r III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-11-04
CONDITION POWDER.
NORRIS
CELEBRATED IMPROVED
CONDITION POWDERS !
For Eorses, Cattle, Sheep. Hogs,
and Fowls!

The cheapest and only sale, certain and relia-
bic Medicine for some of the diseases peculiar to
oil of these animals.
Remedy for Loss of Appetite, Hide bound, bis
tempsrs, Rheumatism, Inward Strains. Feyer,.
Founders, DO, &C. And Q sure cure for Cough,
and Colds, which Is the foundation of the NOR.
fatal diseases. These Powder are 90 oompoun.
dsd, and Of such Ingredients, that all Of their
valuable qualities blend in harmonious upsiou.
which readily enter into the elements of the
blood snd juices, and are thereby made to psne-
trate every part Of ths system thus ASSISTING ma
tnre in allaying fevers and in Hammation /, break
ing up colds, stopping coughs, removing un-
healthy distractions, loossning the skin ope ipx
it's poLas causing the hair to lie smooth and Civ
ing It glossy, soft appearance, purifying the
blood, giving tens to the stomach and digestive
organs, and iwpartiRg new life, vigoI and
strength 10 the animal. A few doses OF these
Powders will produce wonderful eject III on
these animals.
For Sheep, they are q perfect remedy for Dis.
tempsrs, Foot Rot, wantof Appetite, wool Drop
ping, Scurvy &C., and by feeding once q wee
freely, will prevent all the above diseases,
For Hogs, they will keep in better condition.
Fatten Quicser, and on less food. Halfs Pack
age should be mixed In every barrel Of swiII
These Powders have neAer been known to fail 10
cure that fatal dissase known ~ Hog Cholera.
BE SURE AND CALL FOR NORRIS.
Price 20 cents per package or Eve for 81.
Prepared and sold Wholesale and Retail bv
G. g. NORRIS, CLEVELAND, o., and sold BY
Druggists and Merchants generally.
For sale BY John Bsngston, Rock Isl mad.
1O-2Sdmwf6u
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-11-04
Read This:

A ooMPLfMEETARY TESTIMONIAL TO
MRSsRs. J MAGUIRR, St. Louis, Mo.
Gentlemen The unaersigued having known you
fof many years as reliable chemists and Phar-
msocutists, and observing the effective action Of
your remedies fer whatever recon mede wish to
besr voluntary evidence to the efficacy of ur
last and, In our opinion, best preparation.
"MAGUfRES OUEDURAkGo BITrERS." 1t
ID all that you claim for it as an Alternative, pur
gative, depusator and diuretie, scting specially
upon the liver, blood kidAsya and bowels.
JOSEPH BROWN, Mayor, who adds; I have
found this the most pleasant and effective medi-
cine i have ever used"
MILES SELLS, State Insurance Commission
or, who adds 81 endorse the Mayors opinion"
TH0s. RICHRsoN, 8. II. LAFLIN,
Pres Collier hite Lead of LAfsn Rand Pow
d OIL Co. der 90.
D. M. HoUsER, cHAs. @. CONFER.
Prom. ST. Louis Globs. Gilman Dem. Cent. Com.
We. WAGNER, P. @. FERGUSON,
Clerk Pcobste Court. Jerks" Of Mo. Dem
BRITAIN A. HILL. HENRY 7. MUDD.
Attorney at Law late City q eouu ty Ass'r
9. BLOOD, FRANK VALE,
late Pres. Boatman's cl'k Court Grim. Correct
SaviR gs Ass'n. b. n. CHAMBERS,
NORMAN J. GOTHAM Pres But Drov Bank
Pub. Rural Home. z. S. GREENWOOD,
N. J. HARTNETT, Pres M.C.A,
late cily Collector. 3. A. SHRY0eK,
THOs. WALSH, Of shtyock 4 90.
Architect. VT. GAY,
H. Z. ANDREWS, of Gay, Hannsnksmp D
Of Moody, Michel Co. 90.
THERON BARNUM, JAMES ARCHER,
Of Bsrnum's Hotel beaver Col.
Aud many others toe Numerous 10 mention.
j. q C. MAGUIRE,
Sole PFoprietoFs,
Price 75e per BEETLES 81. Louis Ne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-11-04

between the household and its daily source
Of domestic supply. Hands and feet can
do oil this, and leAre the creates reserve Of
patience for the more serious question of
t-couvsyspce and necessary heavy haul
ing. There will be bringing out of all
the reserve motors. Perhaps We shall hear
Of velocipedes again. The OF must coma
to the front. We fear his companion in
Scripture, the ass, viii not be wanting IN
the shape Of him who ssnselsssly receives
and grumbliugly refuses to intelligently
bear his share in Alleviatiug the present and
anticipated burdens of our community, in
the loOked.for emergency. Chicago Tri6uac
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-11-04
Ladies, IaSs Particular SOlicS.
The Real FelpRE Female Pills +!
WARRANTED FRENCH,

larss PtIis, 50 loUratsd many years ago in
PAfs for the relief Of fen ale irrsg aarities and
sftersafds for their criminal mPloymen in the
practice OF abortion, are nov offered for sale for
tue hrs. time in America. They have been kept
q comparative ObseUrity from the fact that the
origin Htor, DR.. Velpau, u ply stefan 10 Paris
Vi great wealth, aud has STRIFE assientioursPri
ciples aud haIWith held them from general use,
lest they hould be employed for Unlawful par
poses
In 1Euroontug ssuals Distractions, Falling
VI the WOMB ni,es, Green Sickness, Suppres-
sion, Retention, or Immodsrste FLOW u the
Monthly DiscbArgosi Nervous and Spinal Alec
si0ss, Psius 10 tie 8Aek aud Limbs, Fatigue 20
slig sxerton, PalpItstion CT the Hear, Hys-
tsrics, &e. aud will effect a when all oiher
means have failed and, Nlthoagb a powerful
remedy, do not cCutaiB calomsl, actin, nv, or
snyihing hurtlul to the constitution
To married ladies and young girls who have
never been regulated, they are peculiarly suited
They will, in a short time bring on the mon tbly
period With regularity.
CAurIoS. Married LAdiss should never AK,
them when there 10 .uy reason TO believe them
selves pregnant for they will be sur. 20 yroduc.
miscarriage
LAties oAr prorGrcs boA sasleo from tie syss
0tthe ouriOss, by enclosing ops dollar, and sil
postage stamps TO n ". MACOEBER. Genera
Agent for United States and Canadas, at Albany
n. - '"vvaStt~ visr1 AT"r' -v7AI-1-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-11-04
Testimonial fer Epilepsy !

BOWAYrOH, Conn, Feb. ?, 1874.
DR. 0. PAIRS Bsows, No. IL Grand Street,
Jersey City, N. J.
Dear Sir;-My brother who is now in his l4th
year, has been subject to epilepsy or fits from
childhood. The spAsmI would Invariably occur
during ths night, and our local MUSICIAN here
could do nothing to help him save prescribing
Bromide Of Potassium, which would afford only
AtsmporAry relief, He Was gradually but surely
becoming insane, and in this condition we pro-
cured your restorative HssihaulAnt, herbal oint-
msnt and pills, and used directed, and but q
short time elapsed before the sPasms entirely
ceased, his intellect. grew brighter, and 10 short
uAs entirely restored to perfect health. YOu
may use this testimonial as you may deem
proper, as what have said are facts.
Respectfully yours.
fsbl3dwly CHARLES RAYMOND.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-11-04
SNOW PLow.

The Largest in the wOrld---A Monster Ma
chine for Clearing the Pacific Railroad
Tracks.
The Union Pacific railroad is having
At its shops In this city, snow pIow when
when finished, Iwill be the largest ana most
powerful 10 the world. Ii Is rapidly ap-
proaching com pletiou, and 10 few days
will be ready for business. The trucks on
which i. is built are very heavy and strong,
and were cast especially for this pillow. The
platform on the trucks 10 ~ feet long, and
10 feet inches wide, and is composed Of
solid oak tim srS, : by l6 inches. These
sim bers are held together by 10 iron bolts,
inches in diameter, which run crosswise
This solid bed is fastened to tbs transom
beams BY 40 bolts, 20 over each truck
The inclined slide, placed on the platform.
ia % feet long and slopes at an angle of 30
degrees, end is held firmly to the bed BY 40
bolts Of an inch in diameter, and 10 sup-
ported from behind by inclined posts, 6 feet
long, 8 inches vide, aud 10 inches thick.
The entire length from the rear Of the plat
form to the end Of the slide is so feet. The
slide is to be ironed, and an immense pillow,
Of the ordinary shape, ls feet long, | fee,
vide, and feet high, and covered With iroa
3.i6 Of 40 inch thick, ia to be securely
placed upon 1t. On the point Of this pillow
there is to oe an iron plate, steel pointed, II
feet long aud feet vide This plate, OF
course, rubs across the track and ouly
inch above IL.
/ The rear Of the platform will be boxed in
making q room . feet high, IL feet wide
and 10 feet long, for the purpose of keeping
the SNOW out Il will be furnished With 8
door, 80 ,hG, II necessary il can be loaded
with iron.
Tho monster will Weigh fifty Ioos, a I'd
will be operated by three Of the hsNViss
engines on the road. The cost will be ovel
$4,000 There will DO bot very few sno-
drifts that this poW won't clean out; bnti
IL ever jumps the TRACK it will be pteu,
bard JOB TO ger It Ga again Omaha Bee