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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-15

the prepositiou of the Senator from
Delewsre. Ifthat failed he would vote
for the proposition reported from the
Finance Committee.
The Senate went into executive ses-
sion and soon after adjourned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-15
MlSCELLANE0 E0US.
AYERS
Ch erry PectoraL
Fer Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs, such
as Coughs, Colds, whoopins Cough,
Rronchitis, Asthma, and
Consumption.

Among the great
discoveries Of mo-
dern science, few
are OF more real
value tomankind
than this efiectual
remedy for all dis
eases oitheThroat
and l. u ngs. A
vast trial oil It's vir.
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this and 9th q r
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-15
YREyAIntp NJ
AYERS
S a r S a par'ill'a.

ffs widely known
nsoneofue mon
enectual rene
dies ever discov.
ed for cleanaiDg
the system aud
purtfylngth the
blood. II h as
stood the test Of
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Ing reputation,
bssed on its In.
tripsic virtues,
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-15
PREPARED BY
Dr.. J c.Ayera tSSrows!I, Mass, Ia
. - ~ tffi ~ ~
Practical and Analytical Chemists

GOLD NO ALL Dsueeisrs EyIHY
rwRkRl, sty.ssg 01fB.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
THE SALOON KEEPERS.

The Central Organization Of the German saloon
Keepers who OF late have formed associations in
each ward TO protect themselves under the opera.
lions OF the Excise law, held meeting ut the Ger
mania Assembly Rooms yesterday. Henry Haas
presided and in view OF the re usal OF the Excise
Board to FIX the amount OF license for beer
retailers at $50 instead OF 500, resolu-
ton was passed pledglng the members not
10 take out any License whatever until
an opinion on the subject has been received from
counsel IL is claimed that the present Excise
law Is so detective that the Excise Commissioners
Will be unape 10 ENFORCE II and 1t Is proposed 10
engage III legal contest with the Board III reic-
ence to the matter. EX-May or Hall anu EX-Judge
Mckcon were selected as counsel Tor the orgaL-
zatlon, and Will be Instructed 10 prepare opinion
Oh the SUBJECT. Martin Nachtmann was appointed
chairman of the Executive Committee, ana II was
resolved that q committee OF thrty-one shah be
formed, one from each Police precinct, whose 90.
lect IL snail be TO raise the necessary lunds The
committee Will be selected nom the different ward
ORGANIZATIONS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
MUTINY ON BOARD 4 STEAMER.

Three desperate characters, named Henry Grass
man. August Wolf aud Ferdinand Engleman we're
taken from the German steamship Frlsia by officer
Kaler yesterday afternoon, Oh her arrival at her
dock IN Hoboken, on charge OF mutlny
1t appears that when the vessel was several days
out the sailors rebe,led and reused to ooey the
orders Of the mate they went into the
saloon CABIN and demolished some oil
the stateroon.s, smashing glasses ana fur
niture and creating mucn CONSERVATION and
alarm among the passengers. At length the mu
tineers were secured and lodged IN an apartment
between decks. They smashed the door soon AZ
terwarus ana broke out, but were again subdued.
When taken before Recorder Bohnsted they ac-
cnsed the mate OF calling himself captain. i
tyrann, which they resolved not 10 endure.
They Will be taken back To Germany to-day ny
another steamer. they are stalwurr young lei.
lows. and Will make more trouble unless closely
Warchnu.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
THE ANTI-SECRET SOCIETY CONVENTION.
The Objects or the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Elected for the Ensuing Year-Proposed
Political Organization in Opposition
20 Secret Societies.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, June 8, 1874.
AT the meeting OF the Anti-Secret Society Assocl-
alton to day 800 persons were present. Professor
Blanchard reported an act OF Incorporation under
the laws OF Illinois. The name adopted was the
National Christian Association. Inc objects were
declared TO be the exposure, resistance and ex-
termination OF all secret societies. Freemasonry
particularly, aud all other auti.Chrlstlan and anti
republican agencies.
THE OFFICERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
were elected as iolows:-President, u. J. Roberts,
Of llhnos Vice Presidents, /. n. sratton, or New
York; Jonn NJ. Rounds, OF ONO; ). b. Irvine Of
Indiana; Daniel sraaley, o. Vermont; J. B. Buck
Chiuenoen. OF Wisconsin: $. B. Alien, OF Illinois !;
George bipp, OF Mcaigan; Aaron Floyd. OF Penn
Green OF Massachusetts; +. Manler OF Maine: r.
b. chamberlain, OF WASHINGTON Territory: owen
Cravatca, OF Minnesota; \. u. BIauton, o. Kansas .
and Treasurer, II. J. Kellogg; Assistant,
James M M,snsns; Corresponding Secretary
Agent J. J. stoddard. me report was adopted
THE COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL ACTION
reported .or &c III iavor OF organizing an american
action O the ballot box. The several ofllcers maze
their annual reports and addresses were made oy
OF vermont; Mr.. Rathbone, OF New YORK, aud
Colwe, OF ONO.
An appoln ,ment was made Tor mass meeting
ON thursday afternoon OF those persons iavoring
political action.
Eider Bernard, OF jamestown. N. T., pre- cnted q
paper or "reminiscences o.! Masonry IN aorgan's
tine. lie was an eighteenth degree Mason, ana
procured his information OF Morgan's murder LON
fellow MasOns Rev. ID. r. KathDone, OF Batn, y.
J., ana Rev. D. :. Cailiwel., agent OF the ONO
state Association. made addresses strongly de-
hounclng Masonry. They fe.Dted PERSONA experr
ences OF moo violence, because OF tnef icctufts'.
General Agent Stoudaro reported b.s4S names
slgned TO p-ttlons, 10 che President u the United
states. against the Masonic dedcation Of pu Dhc
buildings In Chicago.
Mrs. Matilda Gage presented the womens ct AIN
70 suffrage, wnicn sna desired to be Recognized N
the blAilofln " sko AMERICAN oRg0s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
PRESIDENT WATsON,s RETIREMENT.
He WIZ Positively Retire ON the 14th OF
July-Rumors NJ to His Probable Sue.

a
He wiz Positively Retire ON the 14th OF
July-Rumors as to His Probable Sue
cessor.
The rumors in regard to the resignation of Presi-
dent Watson. OF the Erie Railway. induced
porter to call on that gentleman ut the Gr0svenor
House, where he resides, in order to ascertain
whether he was really about to retire from the
management. Mr.. Watson very courteously, but
also very firmly, declined to give any statement,
saying that he mad great objection to being inter-
viewed. The reporter subsequently circulated
among the directors and leading men OF the Erie
Company and found that most or these gentlemen
credited the rumor about Mr. Watson's retire
lively announcing that Mr. Watson will retire
to 10 held. WHO his successor viii be
1t is at present impossible to say.
Among these na WIN
Jeweti one OF the directors OF the Pttsburg. Gin
cinnait and st. Louis Railroad. Thomas A. scott,
have been most frequently mentioned as probable
successors OF Mr.. Watson. The action OF the Eng
lsn stockholders
WILL PROBABLY BE DECISIVE
and. as yet. 1t IS not known whom they will favor
as successor Of President Watson.
One oil the directors Of the railway, w Q begged
that his name might not be used as he W shed to
avoid the olaze Of publicity consequent upon Its
resolution to resign his position was irrevocapie,
as 1t was too heavy load Tor HIM ana he could not
Dear II any longer MT. watson nad the commence
OF the board and his retirement was greatly to be
regretted. The report which he tIr. Wutson) would
publish previous to his retirement would show
that the financial condition OF the Erie Rail-
way had immensely improved and would
vindicate the course which had been pur-
sued by the new management. lie was
unable to say VINO would probably succeed
Mr. Watson, but thought that Mr.. hugh J. Jewett's
chances were as good as anybody else's. as he was
a man OF great wealth and vast experience in
managing railways. He thought 1t improbable
that Commodore Vanderbilt or Tom Scott would
desire TO add 10 their manifold responsibilities the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
FIRE IN LEWIS STREET.

fire broke OUT last night In the four story build
ing Nos. 81, SO and 81 Lewis street. that ran into
the block In Cannon street, causing damage OF
about sl2o,ooo The first, second and third floors
were occupied by Brown Brorncrs. machine manu-
lecturers. Damage, $4,000; insurec. The fourth
story was occupied by John Trllle paper box
maker. Damage TO stock $4,000. The building
was owned by John Is. Mediterranean, OF Philade
phia. Damage, $4,000; insured. The fire ex-
Tended to tue Eureka Carving Mills, Nos. 62, "a and
&c Cannon street, where II caused damage OF
$4,000 insured. Part of the roof ol the building IN
Lewis street Tell to the sidewalk with tremen-
dous crash The horses OF Hose Carriage No. IL
took fright aud ran away. They were stopped by
some OF the men engaged on the burning building.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
AN OLD DIAMOND ROBBERY.
Serious Charge Against u New York Po-
lice Omcer-A Question of Identity at


On the evening OF August %, 1906. a light wagon
stopped In front OF the jewelry store OF Mr. lice,
Fulton street. corner Of Hillary. Brooklyn. The
vehicle contained two men, one OF whom a well
dressed individual, alighted. and, entering the
store, approached the proprietor and asked to be
shown some OF the finest diamonds. A small
tray. containing gems to the value OF $1,000
cluster, soitaires, &c.-was laid before the
stranger Tor examination. After the lapse OF q
minute or so the customer who was leaning over
the tray, commenced sneezing violently, and pro-
duced large slik hanukerchel nom has side
pocket wnlcn he manipulated rapidly before the
es OF Mr.. Ice who became Affected IRON ne
powder on the silk KercIlei and turned ms head
aside. In an instant the stranger. or, to be more
definite, the thief, threw the handkerchief over
the tiay, picked 1t up, and, bounding out OF the
store, sprang into the wagon, and was driven
of win, great speed by his accompice.
In the night from the store door to the
venice several diamonds We're dropped by the
rogue, and these alone were restored TO the Jew
eler. No trace was ever alter obtained either OF
the thief or the other jewels.
"A lew Gays ago supellntendent John $. Folk Of
win L. Marvin" which II was stated
that one oil Tie officers oil the Eighth
is the man who ROBBED The store OF Mr. lice. fhe
jeweer named and the superintendent tire paired
TO the central ONCE. New YORK, and lald the mat
ter before superintendent Matsell. sixteen pg.
trolmen of the Elantn precinct were attlred In
civiliaus' dress and brought before MI. lice, who
VINO robbed him and pom ed out Quigley as the
man.
AT THE EIGHTH PRECINCT.
In the absence OF the captain the reporter heard
from the Sergean: that some Of the meL mad been
ordered on tuesday morning. by telegraph from
Police headquarters. to appear IN citizens clothes
and shortly afterwards the Captain accompanied
oy some cltizens. arrived rom headquarters. and
! that was ali he knew OH the subject.
WHAT THE ACCUSED MAN HAS TO SAY.
| While talking with the sergeant the ofcer IN
question: Aetlng Ward Detective Quigey, entered
| the station house, and tue reporter asked II he
would consent To give any statement III reference
to jhe diamond story Tie detective SAID .-"W ny
/ It's not worth talking auous. ueny the whole
I thing. | have sent about iofty men ~ the STATE
I PRISON IN tue last three mon.ns, and, OF course |
must expect Ill VIII from .hcir friends and anony-
! NOUS letters. nave oeen two years on the force,
md oey any Elan TO attack my cnarac Ell. ne, or
I saw Mr.. lice IN my lie TO my knowledge. ana his
! recognizing NE as she tmei oil has diamonds Is
! CARVING tile Joke TOO lar. court all tie invests
4 gallon IIussibie ON the subject. have been ABOUT
two years on the iolce and have NADINE complaints
made against me-. Without ooastlng, l can say
| tuut lave 40 guod record 40 Rny man Oh tue
force, uonsidsfihv tue time nave seen on iLn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
ARREST OF AN ALLEGED NOTORIOUS GRIM
NAL,

Yesterday 01icer Connors OF the District Attor-
ney's office. arrested Frederick Evers upon IN In.
dlctment charging him with shooting James Cur.
ran. lie was committed 10 the Tombs without
tali. II is alleged that Evers IS one OF the most
notorious criminals ~ the city, and that seven or
been arrsstSa asss been committed ~ Ian tren
time to tune.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04

President Sagct's Proclamation to the
People and the Army-Ais Retirement
from the Chief Power OF State and His
Reasons for the Act.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
OUT HIS THROAT.

John c. Smith, DookDinoer, forty.two years
old, residing at No. los Madison street, cut
his throat last night With razor, in =
SHOP from ear TO ear. He went in the
snop OF Richard Grant, No. 40 OAK street. and was
shaved. On getting out oil the char after the OPP
Grafton he seized razor ana took MIS- lie. be
has been laoorlng UNDER insanity for some weeks
past,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-04
RooHEFoRT INVITED TO MONTREAL.

MONTREAL, June 3, 1874
Henri Rochefort has been invited by the Instt.
tute Canadien to lecture here.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
To-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
Information Wanted.

NY PERSON HAVING SEEN OR KNOWING
n anything of b, Frank Parker after A NJ II
Tuesday, Nov Sd, the time of his mysterious a-ap-
penrance from Rock irland will confer a great ia
Kor on his friends by leaving or sending word to g.
W. Parker, Albany, III, or to j. r. Parker, Curdu-
va. Ill,
Newspapers will confer favor by noticing.
lIG3tWIt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
o{oNE Thirds SAVED =

in quanti,v by their perfect purity and great
strength; inc only kinds made by prac-
:ical Cheu-t and Physician, with scientific
care TO insure uniformity, healthfulness, deli
cacy and freedom from all injurious substan-
Ces.s The are far superior TO the common
adultera,. kinGs Obtain the genuine. OBJ
serve our Trade Marks as above, " Cream"
Baking T wder, Hand and Comucopia."
Buy the L sing Powder only in cans securely
labelled. Many have been deceived in loose
or bulk Powder sold a. DIR. Prices.
Manufac,ured only by
STEELE & PRICE,
Chicago, 81. LOuis and CINCINNATI
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14

We now enter the field 70
the fall and coming Winte
and are furnishing the bes
paying and most easily worked
agency in the world. our
agents have always been the
most successful. and we nave
lately added new and exceed
ing y taking Inducements, re-
quinng only intelligence and
application for any one, young
or old. pi ciiher sex. TO make
real y irst-clasz paving bust
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
AVOID oUAcKs AND IMpoSTERs.
So CnARaE roR ADvIca ANp CovsrIrArIoN.


DR.. j. b. Dyott, graduate Of jefferson College,
Philadelphia author OF several valuable workscan
he consulted on all diseases 81 Sexual or Urinary
organs (which he has made an especial study
either in male or female, 10 matter from what
cause originating or of how long standing. prac-
tice of ~ years enables him TO treat diseases with
success. Cures guaranteed. charges reasonabie
Those at a distance can forward letter describing
symptoms and enclosing stamp TO prepay postsge.
sendsfor the GUIDE To HEALTH. Price 10 cents.
J.BDYOTT. N. D. Physician and Surgeon.
IO4 Duane Street, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
Twenty-Third Year.
MEDICAL.
THE MILD POWER CURES
F.
HUMPHREYS
homeopathic Specifics

LAVE PROVED, FROM ErHE MOST AMPLE
~ experience, an entire success. Simple, prompt,
eihcient and reliable. They are the only medicines
perfectly adapted to popular use-so simple that
mistakes cannot be made in using them; SO harm
to be always reliable. They have the highest com
mendation from all, and will always render stats.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
THl BBST'
.PAYIN 6
BUSINESS

ness Tor Themselves We have the most agents and
do the largest business IN line. We have right
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with. give the largest cash nav Book AGESTs and
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make money. Send your name and address at once
for circulars terms, ets. AGEx1S 10 matter what
you are dong. send TO us for particulars Address
WATERS & TINKER. Publishers. Chicago, H.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
The Greatest Discovery of the
Age

There are no diseases so de 'itating in their ef
feets upon the constitution Us ths above and none
more difficult to cure by the usual mtlcs of practice
The FEVER AND AGuE POWDERS Will effect .
cure in cases of the longest standing az well as
prove preventive II the forming stages OF the dis.
case. Being purely Vegetable, they act with Ger
tainty on the disease, totally eradcatng 1t from the
system, and prevent return at any future period.
Why waste yourmoney and health in trying every
you hear Of, when THoMPSON'S FEVER
AND AGUE POWDERS have never failed to cure
the CIIIIIS In any Cu!pp
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
ATTEMPT TO INVADE TIE cITY

upon the following morning. He disclaim
ed any knowledge on the subject, but said
be had the power to disperse them, though
he saw no objection to their coming if they
desired. Upon this he was earnestly be-
sought by Chancellor Hill and the citizens
present to send oul orders to them that
night to return to their homes, since, if
they made such attempt, pt,much blood would
be she'd. Crosby promised to do so New
ertheless, early on Monday morning the
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14

in our county; that there is, therefore, no
reason why the state should be subjected
to the expense OF an extra session of the
legislature to make laws for this county;
that cur people in the trying circumstances
in which they have been placed, might
well have done more, and could not have
done less for the protection of themselves,
their families, and their property.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
WATCH BUYERS ATTENTION !

,
Watches to the su- :
periority of the
Nickel Movement
Watches, made by
the Messrs. PoBEL
IL CoTRyoIsTER, of
switzerland Gents
and Ladies' sizes
in Stem and Key
Winders.
Those Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapom'ts. Chro-
nometcr balance,
Ruby Pallet, tenn.
pered and harden.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
Humphreys
WITCH HAZEL :
THE MARVEL OF HEALING.

Is the indispensable Medicine for Families
1t is always safe-alway. reliablc--never iniurous
1t heals the widest variety of Accidents or Injuries
1t is the greatest styptic stauncher OF Bleeding
known
is the only always sure and infallible remedy for
Piles.
t is the only cure for Naricose Veins
I is the sure remedy for Neuralgia & Rheumatism
For Burns and Sunburns it is the Marvel of Healing
For Ulcers, Sores, Boils, ,Felons Corns Unequaled
For Lameness, Soreness or Stifness-beyo yond praise
As Toilet Article for Shaving, ,Bathing~InvaIuable
II has been known and in for Thirty Years
1t is prepared by scientific and experienced Phy.
sician.
1t is sold by all respectable Druggists and Dealers
All the above goods for sale in Rock Island
by Otto Grotian, Benser e Thomas. C. Speidel and
E. Breunert; in Moline by j. >. Richards
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
Reasons why they Only
should be Used!

THEIR REPUTATION Is ESTABLISHED.
Thousands ol testimonials have been received
showing that these POWDERS have performed
miracles in curing cases Of long standing, many or
them considered hopeless.
THERE IS NO RISK IN TAKING THEM
They contain nothing injurious, and, therefore
cause none OF the lingering Diseases 80 often the
result Of the many nostrums of the day. Physicians
recommended them as superior to Quinne or any
other known remedy, for they leave the system in
healthy state, and the patient beyond the probable
ity of relapse,
BEWARE OF OUNTERFEITS.
The genuine are put up in square tin boxes, with
TliOMPsON'S FEVER AND AGUE POWDERS
stamped on the lid, and the signature of THoMrsoN
" GEAwFohp ON the wrapper. No others can pos
sibly be genuine.
CRAWFORD & FOBES.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
Notice.
GRISWOLD'S SALVE !

A ROLL OF THIS SAINE IN THE HOUSE
n may prevent LoCR-JAw in case of any injury
Ii u adhesive and just the best for dressing cuts
any injury. II cures boils, sorcs, burns Sc. &C
\ standard article. Price % cents.
For aslc by all Druggists IN Rock Island
SISSON BUTLER ~ CO..
Hartford, Conn.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-04-10
sflfrtfn ]]uftrU.
THERE Is No DEATH.
BY BULwER LYTToS.

There is no death The stars go down
To rise upon some fairer shore;
And bright in Heaven jewelled crown
They shine for eyermore.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1874-04-10

EN- for the breach NV faith they wuz
committin.
"What are goo here for?" demanded
Deekin Pogram. "Didn't you come
here for jist wat we come for:"
"Did come here with a bottle?" !
replied. "Did I come here like a thief
in the night, to pilfer our good friends
sustenance? Oh, 700 vipers! Hev
yoo no control Nv yoor appetites?-
Can't 700 wait till the mornin? or, ef
yoo must hev yoor nip, can't you GO
like men to the bar, and hev EN- charg-
ed to 700? | blush for the Cornersp'
They all skunk out, leavin me and
Bascom alone.
"It's all very we'll, Parson," said he,
his eye glitterin crooelly. "Yoo drapt
yoor bottle skillfully. Did yoo spose
| was sich an ijeot IL to leeve all this
likker all alone doorin a mite? Not
any. Go too, 700 hoary-headed de-
ceever."
And he turned me out and put a
paddock on the barn, and l went sor-
rowfully to my home ez dry ez lime
kill. Better for ME wood it hev bin eff
| had never thot of it. Better never
hev hope than hev it fail. But there
remains to us jest wat We he'd before.
This escapade don't dry up any Nv our
sources NV supply, and we hev it SO
fixed that all the wimmin in the Cor
ners can't interfere with gitten our
reglar drinks. Thank Heaven for so
much.
PETROLEUM V. NAsBY,
(Wich wuz POstmaster.)