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Is the most economical Baking Powder
for the Consumer in use.
WHY ?

Because it is full strength, consequently
fifty per cent. cheaper than any other Pow
der sold.
1t requires less quantity.
Contains no injurious acids.
Is warranted chemically pure.
Will make better, lighter, and more nu-
tritious Biscuits, Rolls, Mullins, Pastry,
Puddings, &C., than made from fermented
yeast.
The Champion, wherever introduced, has
aiken the lead with all lovers Of pure and
economical articles, and has given univer-
sal satisfaction, as is being acknowledge
by all.
You get what you pay for.
1t is put up full net weight in each size
package.
1t is uniform in quality.
1t is made of select and pure materials.
Persons with the most delicate and SEN
stive stomachs can eat Biscuits, Bread,
&C., made with the Champion with impun-
ity, when Bread made from fermented
Yeast gives distress, and can not in many
cases be retained on the stomach.
FACTS FOR HoUsEKEEPERs.
HEDGES CHAMPION BAKING
POWDER will make twenty pounds more
bread from a barrel of -four than can be
done by any other Baking Powder.
No time required for dough to rise, but
bake in hot, quick oven, as soon as mixed
HEDGES CHAMPION saves Eggs,
Shortening, Milk, &c.
The efficacy of its worth, in this respect,
can be tested by the following delicate cake
recipe
Two coffee cups white sugar and one half
cup butter, one coffee cup cold water
three cups of -four, white of four eggs,
three teaspoons HEDGES CHAMPION
BAKING POWDER, one and half tea
spoonful Hedges Concentrated Extract
Vanilla.
1t is put up in neat packages of Quar-
ters, Halves, and Pounds, for Family use.
ana IN D, ~, anu 10 10. Calls, loI coil-
venience of Hotels
| Packed in barrels or boxes as desired.
| Manufactured at tile Laboratory Of
W.. N. HEDGES & CO.,
| Southeast cor. of Main and Center SITS,
SPRINGFIELD. OHIO.
For sale by all Retail Dealers.
The following are our Wholesale Agents
in Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.
H. l.. STILES e. Co., Cincinnati, o.
DAGGET q Co., indianapolis, Ind.
The genuine Champion Baking Powder
is for sale by W. G. WEIGH, j. B. CAR
GILL, BLANCHARD Il BAILEY, w. b.
SARGENT, HENRY ScHNITGER and VIM.
SHEARER.
And wholesale by
9-23d salty HENRY DARTS Sons.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

Now is the winter of our discomfort il.
the form of colds, coughs and pulmonary
complaints, and in halls, streets, churches,
or wherever men do mostly congregate,
there you hear chores, of coughing, with
a full symphony of sneezing, How much
mischief arises from neglected colds, un-
regarded coughs, and the consumptive in
the coffin, perhaps, would have been well
and hearty now if, when it was but a
cough, he or she had taken bottle of Mas
ta's Pulmonic Balsam, which is the very
best remedy for all diseases of the throat,
chest or lungs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
For the Rock Xsldnd Argsu.
A Guide to the Island.


Jet us haste to Sylvan drive.
Bonnie lassie oh
Let us haste to sylvan drive,
Bonnie lassie oh,
Where the skies are azure blue,f
And the woods are crowned anew,
With the ranbow's tinted hue,
Bonnie lassie oh.
Then well 90 up to the dam,
Bonnie lassie oh,
Twas built by Uncle Sam,
Bonnie lassie Oh
Where turbine wheels 60 round,
With q merry babblIng sound
Gently jarring all around,
Bonnie lsssie oh,
I'D. then, to Moline.
Bonnie lassie oh,
And see what's to be seen,
Bonnie lassie oh,
We will fish for bass and pike,
Along the grassy dyke,
And I'll kiss you if you like,
Bonnie lassie oh,
".
Oh yonder is grave,
Bonnie lassie oh,
Where the soldier true and brave,
Bonnie lassie oh,
Rests with his laurels won,
And his famous Rodman gun.
For his earthly work is done,
Bonnie lassie oh,
V
Then We'll stop at the old mill,
Bonnie lasse oh,
And rest there II you will,
Bonnie lassie oh,
And here we'll take lunch,
Washed down by claret punch,
Oh laws! how you do MUNICH,
Bonnie laGdie oh.
VI.
And now along the shore,
Bonnie asse oh,
Where the the rapid waters roar.
Bonnie lasse oh,
And Ger the watery way,
Behold the bluffs go gay,
OF lovely Iowa,
Bonnie lassie oh,
VII.
Hark, what's that crashing boom,
Bonnie laddie oh?
Sounds like the crack Of doom,
Bonnie laddie oh,
oh that's the evening gun,
Fired off at set Of sun.
The long days task is done,
Bonnie lassie Oh.
VIII.
Now. what noble manse is that,
Bonnie lassie oh =?
In the Emerald grassy plat,
Bonnie lassie oh.
The Barrackss Say no more;
If not engaged before,
IA like to join the corps,
Bonnie lassie oh.
Oh! there's lovely spot,
Bonnie lassie oh,
had really most forgot,
Bonnie lassie oh.
That. beneath yon lofty dome,
The commandment makes his nome,
BY the lovely rivers FOAM
Bonnie lassie oh.
Now to the new flag staff,
Bonnie lassie oh.
And won't 1t make you laugh,
Bonnie laddie oh,
To see the glorious sarS,
The red, white aud blue ba-s
You carried in the wars
Bonnie LADDIE oh :
What massive structures these.
Bonnie laddic oh.
So strong from base to frieZe,
Bonnie lsddie oh
The armories, my dear Nell;
They make mus ets, shot and shell
To drive the nations foes pell-mell,
Bonnie lassie oh
XII.
Then down the shady ridge,
Bonnie lassie oh,
To the Mississippi bridge,
Bonnie lassie oh ;
The evening dew is falling,
The kline are homeward crawling,
And mamma dear is calling
Bonnie lassie oh
NIL
Now we're at the gate,
Bonnie lasse oh
And mother thinks it's late,
Bonnie lassie oh
Then, while she's out of sight,
On your cherry lips so bright
I'll kiss you sweet good night,
Bonnie assie oh
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

A New DEPARTURE, New depar-
lures" are the order OF the day, and none
is more thoroughly entitled to the palm
than the new departure" of DR.. j. Walk
er This gentleman has studied medicine
He has studied the principles of the yener-
able allopathic school, and perceived its
inefhciency. Discarding this school, he
anayized homeopathy and found it failed
to achieve any desicive results. The new
tangled Eclectic and Hpdropathic systems
also failed, and he began system of Bo-
tanical research. He found. not the philo-
sopher's stone, but natures own medi
cines" in California herbs, and effectually
cured himself of a complication of diseases
pronounced by leading practitioners as IN.
durable. He now gives to his fellow man
the remedy used by himself-VINEGAR
BrrrERs-the virtues of which are proven
by its immense sale throughout the land.
Many poor sufferer now says God bless
DR.. Walkers new departure.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

A clergyman writes us Il wish to COM
mend to those unacquainted with its heal
ing qualities, Renne's Pain Killing Magic
Oil, to be kept in readiness for emergen-
cies, as severe attacks of bowel difficulties,
also for cuts bruises strains, having tested
its merits upon the injuries | received in
the terrible calamity at the Central Bap-
fist church, Syracuse, \. Y, June 23,
1874 Try it, reader; 1t works like a
charm. Sold by druggists aud grocers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

A large sized difference was made in our
notice of that extensive house of Merriam
e. Morgan, Cleveland, Ohio, manufacturers
of Parafine and other lubricating oils.
The notice stated that their paid up capl-
tai was $4,000. 1t should have peen
$500, OOO See their advertisement IN this
issue of The ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
Another Of Grants Rotten Pets.

Mr.. U. S. Grant turned off the Barlngs'
as American financial agents. in London,
and appointed Henry Clewss rotten con-
Germ. By reference to our telegraphic
news it will be seen that Henry Clews 6
rotten concern has collapsed. Jay Cooke
and Henry Clews probably managed SC
that Mr.. Grants private funds and specu,
lations did not suffer.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

KIDDERs AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extrayagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
and now are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick ef-
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling de.
lightiuI perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell 4 Co., Charleston, Mass 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

CAMPHoRISE,-This popular discovery
is unrivalled As 4 cure and immediate re-
lief for rheumatism, neuralgia, catarrah,
and kindred complaints. Ii is also a great
toilet luxury, in that it will not stain or
grease. Dealers viii do well to see the ad-
vertisement of this popular article in this
issue Of TIE Argus.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

AvILUDE-This is a game of birds. a.
the name suggests and as the advertise
ment on the first page of this paper vii
indicate. That the mission of those birds
is good one every parent will admit who
has been successful 10 amusing children at
home 1t keeps them from the street and
creates taste for home amusements that
Is lasting in its influence on after hfe. Pa
rents think of this, and invest only fifty
cents for this uex game.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
Nervous Debility.

A depressed, irritable state OF mind: weak, ner
vous. exhausted feeling; no energy or nimallon
confused head, weak memory, often with debilta
ting, involuntary discharges. The consequence OF
excuses, mental overwork or indiscretlons. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY finds O. sovereign cure in HUM
PHREY's HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. %. 1t tones
up the SYSTEM arrests discharges, dispels the men,
tai gloom and dependency, and reJuvenates the en-
tire system. 1t is perfectly harmless and always
efficient. Price IS, for package of five boxes and
large 81 vial of powder, which is important in
old. serious cases. or 81 per single Aox. Sold by
ALL Druggists, or sent by mail receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
CO., No. $50, Broadway, n, Y.
Fol Jale by Otto Grotjan IS Illinois Street, Benser
& Thomas, c Spedel and Breunert, Rock Island
and S Richards, Moline. 3-idmwf&w1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
rotten Peoria Ry Co. is

The rotten Peoria Ry Co. is trying to
bolster up the present incompetent man
agement with an advisory Commute. A
good, square, honest, competent Receiver
l. what that concern needs.
The letter of Edward Spafford is re-
ceiyed, We know nothing about the mat
ter, but he eau have it published on the
same terms other people get their work
done. 1t We had any personal knowledge
OF the matter we might deem it our duty
10 expose it anyhow.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

DRUID DEDIcATIoN.-The members of
Rock Island Grove, No. 2S, and Charity
Grove. No. 80, are requested to meet at
their respective halls, and repair to Darts
Hall with regalia, where procession will be
formed at /. O'Clock p. NJ, Monday, the
Goth inst, after which the dedication ser
vices will take place in our new hall, Star
Block, TO conclude with ball in the eve
ming. By order
Con-, ARRANGEMENTS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

LUNCH AT WASHINGTON HoUsE.-The
public in general and especially the old
friends of the undersigned are invited to a
free lunch give next Sunday, Oct 25th
1874, at the house at the undersigned or
Front street, between Main and Brady,
Davenport, Iowa. PHILIP RACQUET
Oct. 23th. 1874.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
HEADQUARTERS IN Moline.

DR.. Charles Piper, physician and sur
geon, in Moline, has drug store on Wells
street, under Dunns Hall, between Rod
man Avenue and Lynde street, near the
bridge. The DR.. is chairman of the indie
pendent Reform committee for Moline and
has some documents for people who wish
them for distribution. Among them is
the Norberg pamphlet, reviewing Tom
Henderson, in the Swedish language. Call
on Dr. Piper for information.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

Mr.. Loeb claims to have the very latest
styles and finest patterns of imported
cloths, and to make them into business
or dress suits to order, and in the latest
fashions, at his One Price Clothing House
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
California Sunday Train.

The train from California going East, VIA
Chicago, leaves this city, tomorrow morn
ing at SIS. o.
San Francisco and all intermediate poin is,
leaves this city tomorrow evening at $50.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

The legislature elect of West Virginia is
almost unanimously Democratic, and prob
ably Henry S. Walker,of Wheeling, will be
the next United States senator, vice Bore
man, Republican.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
Tia Weather...To. Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as IN
dicated bv thermometer
"a. n $40 above zero. 10 n. re above zero
a. N. coo 3P. NJ w.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PONDS EXTRACT does not accumu-
late in the system from repeated doses
It's first action is expended in a few hours,
while its curative influence is long main
tained
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

Jonas Bears Clothing House is know
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also fer selling gooC
goods at reasonable prices. 5-5dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

+. W. Hurst is agent
for the following Old and
reliable Fire Insurance
Co.'S: Pennsylvania Of Phil,
organized 1925 assets
$l,5oO. 900. Springfield
Of Mass, 1919, assets ST.
200, 900. Glen's Falls, Of
n. Y. lS49 assets $780,
900. Commercial Union
Of London, Capital, Gold.
$4,000, 900. Westches-
ter Of N. Y. 1887, assets
$66O,OOO. Now Orleans
Of N, O., organized 1905,
assets $SOO,OOo. These
Companies are all honor
able, prudent and sound
and have paid over $780,.
900, 900 losses.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

West Virginia. electing congressman
and legislature. Oct. 10, rolls up about
$4,000 Democratic majority. Grants ma
jority, in 1872, was 2,SG4. The result by
districts is as follows
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

LADY, youshould never think of doing a
washing without Golden State Washing
Powder. Get test package and try it to-
morrow
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

Services at Trinity church tomorrow,
morning and evening; Sunday school at
els A. M. Choir rehearsal tonight at 7
o'clock.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

A splendid stock of first-class furnish
ing goods, find underwear, hosiery, gloves,
scarfs, ties, collars, etc, etc. Everything
at popular prices at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

Fall and winter suits and overcoats a
speciality at LoeD's, the One Price Cloth
Ter
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

A full assortment of men, boys and
children's wear. Clothing at the lowest
prices, at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
BUSINESS CARDS.
MRS. r. DOWNS.

MEDICAL ELECTRICIAN. RESIDENCE, III
wi East Fourth street, between Brady and Perry
treets, Davenport. Iowa. S2ldly'
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

TRuNKs.-The Racine trunks which
were awarded the premium at our fair are
for sale by Livingston.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
@. Nj, KELLER. M. ID.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office and res
] dence corner Of Orleans and Ohio streets ne
door to Knhler's Drug Store Professional services
rendered at all hours Of the day or night
I-l4d&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

One box of s.ry y soluble Ink Powder
will make pint OF BEST BLACK INK in five minutes.
Si25 dr. Si.s5 by mail H.G.o.CARY, Zanesvilie,O.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

OOOMs NEXT DOOR TO TIE TELEGRAPH OF.
n fcc, Illinois street. Rock leland. All kinds OF
Charges reasonable 6-lIdtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
Wanted.

4 RESPONSIBLE MAN OF ENERGY To CON
n vas Rock Island and Davenport. To the right
person a steady winters employment will be given.
Address, RICHARD LEE, Rock Island.
Stating when and where an interview may be had.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n and Solicitor in Chancery Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, Ill. s-30dwly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
p IT. McELHERNE

ATT SkNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n Lock Island, III. Once In Mitchell 4 Lynde's
Blorx dWtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
Le Nard in Rock Island.

ppointment on Arrival-And the Post VI
ace the Cause ofIt-Some Reforms Needed
Thsre-That Blonde Clerk Gets q Reast-
iug-And the Girls Who Always
Inquire for Letters and Never
Get ANY, Get Hint.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
KENWoRTLY & BEARDsLEY,
M. M. STURGEON.

AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House Jno, T. Kenworthy JAS, NJ, Boards
pv 1O23d&Wtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
Railroad Time Table.

uQIII VQu UNIV bNS'Ss
HlcAao aocK ISLAND b PACIFIC 3. 3.
GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
ars.1ha. .:4:1b ., m; and 945 p. IN. Trains
arrive from west as ABOVE.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At $40 . m. 1920 a. m, and $3.50 p. IN. Train
arrive from the east as ABOVE
ROCKFORD, RocK ISLAND 4 ST. LOUIS B. 3.
GOING SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At 100 o. m, and $50 p IN.
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
At $50 q. IN. and 9:OOp m.
STERLING TRAINS LEAVE
At q 100 a. m, and 500 p m
ARRIVE PROM STERLING
At 500 q. m. and 7;l0 p. N.
COAL VALLEY MINING CO.'S TRAINS.
,vAvy ARRIVE.
-.nsI 10 80 A. N.
,a.00 n $3.50 p. M
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Express and Mail. .s:40AM NY M
Night EXPRESS ......'''.' ooof WV
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS b MIN.
To BuR1INeToS-Le West Liberty, GAR. W Liberty.
Accommodation. w AM - 90 =.
Express ........ 9:ioPM II 10
ToCEDAR RAPIDS
E RECOMMENDATION ;i;ii; us 7:SSrM SIS p N
INDIANAPOLIS. s1ooMINaToN& WESTERN
Lv. Indianapolis Ar. Peoria.
&C. Mail & Ex.. 400 AN ,.s,. LOO T
Peoria Indianapolis
ac Mail & Elk. 7:45 SIN $40 NJ
cars run through from Peoria to Cincinnati with
out change. Connections made at Indianapolis Tor
all points East and South.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-24
ONWARD d. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JAcksos
SWEENEY & JACKSON.
Dr.. J. W. Stark, Dentist.

ATTORNEYS AND COUNsELLORS AT LAW
n Ofice--Cor Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock ls'
and Illinois 11-lSdly
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-22
REAL ESTATE,

The market begins to indicate larger degree OF
interest," with sales at fair prices. Rents show the
pressure for lighter burdens, and where conces
sions are made moving Is in many cases post
poned.
The market for real estate in Brooklyn during
the week has been more active, aud many houses
and lots have been sold for lair prices. House
renting IN some localities is very active, and re.
spectacle houses in good locations are let very
freely.
At the Exchange saesroom yesterday, william Ken
nelly sold by order OF the Court In foreclosure the two
story house and lot, 2jxl003, Morris avenue,
southeast of Elston street. Morrisania Bridget
Farrell, for $500.
Joseph Mcclure sold, by order of the Court In
closure the three story and basement brown house
and lSx00 H. the north side l23d street. 432 feet
west First avenue to w Haradon, tor So 2C0
mortgage Of 5000 Total, SILL 200
Allen Dooley Henriaues Sold by order Of the Court
and lot 206x70 the south west First
and East Twenty-iourth street, to T. s. Clark, for
Harnett adjourned the Supreme Court sale Of the
premises the north side of Eighty seventh street, 20
feet west OF Third avenue to March S.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-22

FOREIGN EXCHANGE Is DULL,
but firm Prime nominal rates for sterling, 4.S5
and ASS; selling rates, 4.s41 and 4s7k. Contlnen-
tai, dull Reichmarks, 96ss 95a4, and 967I 965s.
Cables, se14 $685. Prime Paris. 5.1sal and 5.14h.
FOREIGN ADvICEs
are as follows: -LoNDON, March 81 II AS A. M
Consols for money, 90 921s; do. for account,
92h q 92H; hve-twenty bonds OF 1856 (old),
lo9l4; do. do, 1867, 1921 1922 ten-forty bonds
1887 1885; new 1ves, 1o41z 1O4Z Erie Railway
shares, 1914 a 3sZ; New York Central 92A.
American securities easier. l 2. M.-Consols,
money s2h; do, account, s2.; dve-twenty bonds,
1856 told), 1922. a 1879; nve-twenty bonds,
1867, 1o9h 1921; ten-forty bonds, 1881; new
fves 1o41S lo4a.; Erie Railway shares, Se'i 39h;
New York Central, 92A Consos and American
securities quiet. Also, London, 1880 r. NJ
United States bonds, fives, 1041 Erie Railway
shares, 3ea; do, preferred, GA. P. M.-Paris
dispatches quote rentes at SO francs rs confines.
MEMORANDA.
Outstanding legal tenders are unchanged at
$685., 900, 900. Revenue receipts to-day sa4a,ooO.
Imports for the week were as iollows:-
Dry goods .......... ............... 50, 259, GAG
Total. $751; l03
Winslow, Laner 4 Co.. it is said, have negoti-
ated So 100000 Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Company's consolidated gold coupon bonds to-day,
in London, at price said to be better than cur
rent prices here.
The bill extending the Hannibal and st. Joseph
bonds twenty years, which was passed yesterday
by the Legislature, has been made law by the
signature OF the Governor.
THE SPECIE SHIPMENT
from this port to foreign ports this week was
$780, 1872, Of which $429. l22 was gold coin and
bullion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-22
ESSEX MARKET POLICE COURT.
A Woman Of the Right Kind.
Before Justice oIfprhouru

George J. Quinn, notorious scoundrel was
committed yesterday in default OF 1000 bail on
charge OF burglary in the first degree. The com
plalnant was plump and rosy looking German
woman named Kate Scnlummer, who resides at
No. III East Houston street. On Thursday evening
she noticed the prisoner and another suspicious
OF her house, which adJoins the grocery
store Kept by herself and husband at the
above number. She finally saw them enter
and followed them up stairs. she, fortunately,
provided herself win a large chopplng KNIFE,
which very PROBABLY preserved her lie. The TWO
scoundrels had forced the lock OF her bedroom
door, and were complacently ransackfng her enectS
wnen she pounced IN upon them. Quinn's accom-
plice, whose name Is unknown, and who has es-
caped, made a rush Tor her, but nothing daunted,
she met MIN with the carving knife and soon made
him beat a retreat. lie succeeded In escaping
down the stairs and Quinn Jumped out the window,
not liking tue formidable attitude OF Mrs. Schlum-
mer. lie spralned his ankle, however, In the fall,
and being totally unable TO run away was cap
!ured.
An Audncious Thief.
John Jones, alias Edward Anderson. was COM
mitted In 800 bail yesterday, charged with at
tempting to appropriate a boiler FROM bel the
foundry of Van lyle Co., No. 2S6 Monroe street.
Inc fellow had the audacty to hire a truck driver
aud accompanied him To the place where the
boiler lay telling him that he owned IL and was
dcsrous OF removing 1t to another locality. They
were in the act OF putting the boiler on the truck
wnen the owner surprised them. The truckman
proiessed ignorance OF any connection cTlmlnally
IA the matter and was discharged.
The ChamberIain-WiIkesC Case.
Another hearing was to have taken place In the
neverending Chamber lain wilkes libel suit yester
day ut this court, but was postponed owing to the
tlness or Mr.. Wilkes.
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