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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07

given in q church, where many who might object
The congregations Of the various churches being
interested IN their respective choirs would natu-
rally purchase tickets largely and the charity
fund be thus desirablY augmented.
Who will be the first among our choir leaders to
organize one or more monster musical concerts?
Let US see. MUSIC LOVER.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April Q, 1874.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: Permit me, In the language Of Milton, to
eIclaim: I" You are q trumpp The reason I in
dulge in this exclamation Of admiration is be-
cause admire pluck, and The NATIONAL Re-
PUBLICAN has proved that 1t possesses It In
Now, / am one of the most charitable indi-
viduals in existence. believe in begging or bor-
rowing all you can, and in lending or giving as
little as possible Still, as said before, admire
your energy and sincerely hope, for the sake Of
the poor, that everybody does as say and not as
I, however, did not intend to write 80 much and
say 50 little. 1 only mean to add that II the
up collection on any given Sunday, l will In
aoce as many Of my friends to 20 to church and
put something in the plate as humbIy can. /
those who SIT on hard benches will receive such
o ~ ehureh ana q, as suggest from those who
~ " enufe anu siI on an easy CUSHION.
10 the Editor ortA< Natfasat ITR spSSiAoaRS r 1874
SIR: The charitable movement inaupuratad
see, hes net with such earnest and enthasisstic
Responses that hope and believe the result will
be gratifying beyond nrst expectations
Now that spring has opened and there are 40
many poor persons who have no employment and
are willing 60 work; others, who are not disposed
to do anything In their own behalf long as they
can get mite from charitable persons or socis-
ties and q great many others who are unable to
do hard work, but would be thankful to get some
thing 70 do that could be attended TO by the
partly crippled, the rheumatic, and others simi-
larly afiicted, but yet cases unit or unwilling to
enter any OF our charitable Institutions, would II
not be we'll to make an effort in their behalf, end
thereby teach them II mean cases Of extreme des-
titution) TO be more independents
II something be done In this direction these PEN
sioners would not, at least during the winter
months, be such burden upon few observing and
charitable persons who are always willing but
have not always the means to do rs their gener
GUS hearts desire.
have had some little experience in calling
upon the needy at their homeS-home Is o poor
name for somsof their husband and that nearly
all the really deserving are backward about ask
ing for aims the unworthy getting, by their bold
ness, large share Of that which, In the heart Of
the giyer, Is meant TO be given TO worthy objects
Cannot something be done while the public Is 50
ntereEted In the noble work Of charity that would
aid the class before mentioned.
Very respectfully yours, SU9eRsrIoN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07


nomination. They represent, too, vast num-
bers of others who believe in common with
them, and who will look to our action on this
subject with interest and anxiety equally as
great as that of those who represent them.
The class Represented by these petitioners are
engaged in q department of philanthropic ef-
fort which has long commanded the exertions
of some of the noblest and most gifted of
American citizens ssWen as Of all other civil
lied nations. - -
But there are many people in the country
who, while they depiore the evils of intemper-
ance, and believe in the efficacy Of legislation
as o remedy, do not agree with the petitioners
in the propriety or policy of q purely prohibit
tory law. They believe that all that can
be accomplished of good by legislation must
be gained by stringent system of license and
There is still another class, (and doubtless
among them many who would gladly see the
evils of intemperance lessened,) who do not be-
believe in legislation upon the subject IN any
form. They believe that the only practicable
remedy is by an appeal to the individual judg-
ment and conscience; that In no other way. can
men be won TO habits of Temperance and So
briefly; that in no other way Is 1t possible to
create public sentiment that shall be strong
and efficient enough to make habits Of intem-
perance unpopular and disgraceful, and there
by circumscnbed, and limit the evils Of intem-
perance.
The COMMITTEES find no occasion now to dis
cuss these various views and theories of the
subject
Whatever may be the best mode of meeting
and combating the great evil, whether by
legislation or By bringing the power Of public
opinion to bear against It, q full and compre-
hensive knowledge Of the extent OF the eva Is
essential.
Those who claim that legis,stion is the only
mode by which the traffic can be stopped or
circumscribed admit equally with others the
necessity OF creating q right public sentiment,
as no law on the subject not upheld and sus-
tanned BY the popular Judgment would be Of
any avail. It Is In this view, in part, that the
petitioners ask this investigation to be made,
and In the same view the committee recommend
It, that by more thorough knowledge Of the
evil greater wisdom may be obtained to devise
remedies.
Your committee are unable to see how the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07
CORRESPONDENCE.

Letters touching upon the charity movemsnt
increase upon US daily. Many Of them contain
valuable suggestions, while all breathe spirit of
enthusiasm that proves how deeply the heart Of
the community has been touched. Below are
printed few of the letters that have come to
hand, and as suggestions are very acceptable as
many Of the communications sent will be pub
lished rs room can be found for;
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-07

FORDfs OPRRA-HOUsE, I
-. WASHINGTON, April 4, 1874. !
The public Of this city are energetieally engaged
In getting up several grand charity entertain
ments, 70 be given at the theatres and various
halls.
Knowing that your naturally kind heart is al:
Ways open 70 the appeals Of the destitute, and
feeling that you would willingly assist us in so
good 3 work as that in which we are engaged,
Trfte to solicit your valuable aid and TO request
you to volunteer the services Of yourself and
frOuDe for q charity performance.
An early reply viii greatly Oblige, yours truly,
H CLAY FORD.
BALTIMORE, April 6 1874.
Mr.. H. Clay Ford, FOyd's Opera House, WashiHg-
SHxR SIN: Your favor Of the 4th inst, in which
o1 soiicit the services Of myself and troupe for
1erformance in aid Of the charitable institutions
Si y senIy 1 beg leave 70 say that myself and
t,oune most cheerfully comply with your request,
Snd thaf YOU may command our services when
<vsr desired for the lsadable object you have In
view. r,, rno,,,.o,
Truly, yours, AiOiA
Mr.. LOrd will probably select an afternoon in
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-17

ed by fire. together with 600 bushels o
wheat and 400 barrels of -four. Total los,
about $4,000. The fire was evidently the
work of an incendiary.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug 1.-The residence
of Dr. Benham, in Cascade, was destroyed
by fire at an early hour yesterday morning
the flame communicating through detec
tive hue. The furniture was mostly saved
| The loss is between $4,000 and $4,000
and the insurance is $1,000 in the Ameri
can, of Chicago.
| Asman named Jacob Weaver, is on tria
in the town Of Plainiield, charged with the
heinous crime of incest and rape upon the
person of his own daughter, girl IA year,
of age, who admits having been victim
of his hellish lust during the past four
years.
Council BLUFFS, Iowa, Aug. 15.-Yes
terday, at Silver Greek, twelve miles from
here, Jacob Stoves shot and instantly kill
ed j. j. Clark. Both were farmers in
good circumstances. The cause of the
shooting was the alleged criminal intimacy
between Stoves wife and Clark, which is
said to have been going on year and a
half After doing all in his power to re
claim his wife, Stoves at last had recourse
to the use of a shot gun to rid himself OF
the destroyer Of his happiness. He was
brought to town at late hour last night
and is now in Jail awaiting his preliminary
examination, which will be held in day
or two.
New YORK. Aug Is. John Brandstein,
aged GA years, while drunk yesterday, shot
his wife. attempted to kill a policeman,
wounded a citizen, and ended by blowing
out his own brains.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, Aug. 10. Robert
Banks, colored musician, was shot and
killed by William Killam, a white man. at
Kingston Springs, this evening. Banks,
while standing in front of saloon, was
approached by kilam on horse back, who
asked him if he did not want to shoot with
him. The negro replied. mo, sir Xii
lam said, Then | will shoot with you" ]"
and Immediately drewa revolverand fired,
one shot from which took effect in Banks
abdomen, producing wound from which
he died soon after. kilam, who was un
der the influence Of liquor, fed t. the
woods.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Aug. lj. Capt. A. L,
Dutlef, iIOcdt Agent, Oh Tue ooutil tdiuii
na Railroad, was shot this evering under
the following circumstances. He was ac-
companied by his wife on the street-car.
ln getting off the car an intoxicated negro
was sitting ou the step obstructing the
passage. Butler pushed the negro with
his hand, telling him to get up. Gabriel
and Michael Muller, both negroes were
together, one sitting on the steps and the
other standing on the platform. Michael
pushed Mrs. Butler, back as she was in
the act of being assisted out, and Gabriel
pulled out pistol and shot Capt. Butler,
the ball penetrating his brain. The ne
groes were captured. Gabriel was slight
ly wounded in the face when arrested.
Capt. Butler is still lingering, but cannot
live. The most intense excitement pre-
walls. and it is believed that Gabriel Mul
Ter will be lynched before morning.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-17

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No.
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free, on receipt Of the price.
Address
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-17
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L
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Unlike those preparations made from animal or
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That which is kind and friendly to
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Aud while it would be difficult to conceive of
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-17
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homeopathic Specifics

LAVE PROVED, FROM THE MOST AMPLE
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-17

No Cures Prices in BOTes. Cent?
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2 WORMS, Worm Fever, Worm Colic... 2s
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DIARRHGA, Children or Adults :. y. 81
s DYsENTERY, Gripping, Bilious Collie. %
CHoLERA-MoRBUs, Vomiting....... %
CoUGHs, Colds Bronchitis ........ %
s NEURALGIA, Toothache, Faceache. 25
9 HEADACHES, Sick Headache, Vertigo 81
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IL :" SUPPRESSED or Irregular Periods. e. %
~ g LEUCORRHRA, to Profuse Periods. 2j
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IA = ERuPTIoNs, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas. %
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Ii FEVER u AGuE, Chills, Fever, Agues 80
II '' PILES Blind or Bleeding ........... so
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10 = CATARRH, acute or chronic, Influenza 80
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% EAR DISCHARGES, Impaired Hearing. 80
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24 GENERAL Debility PhysicalWeakness 30
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-17

U9 Prilcs Of Real Estate, aggrOgAling IN
Prize of admission To the Grand Concert and one
chance in the distribution. S3. Two tickets S5.
For further particulars, address the managers and
proprletors. n. HATTENBACH II co,
& 10dmwTSwlm Sioux City Iowa
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-17
One Hundred Dollars Reward.

THE ABOVE REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR
] the arrest and conviction Of the person or per
sons who broke open the Iron Letter Box attached
to the Store building of II A. j. Mcdonald, on
Rock River street. in this city, on Monday last, and
took the letters therein. Any person who dropped
letter in said box between Saturday evening and
Monday morning will please report at the Post
Office.
WILLIAM JACKSON p. NJ
Union please copy. l2dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-17
Humphreys
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1t is the greatest styptic stauncher of Bleeding
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t Is the sure remedy for Neuralgia IL Rheumatism.
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All the above goods are for sale in Rock Island
by Otto Grotjan Benser g. Thomas. c. Speidel and
f. Breunert; in Moline by j. .. Richards.
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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-29
EUREKA.

From the Eureka Sentinel of last
Sunday, We learn that the damage caused
by the flood is considerably greater than
at first supposed, and will not fall far
short of 100000. Not less than 200
persons are suddenly deprived of their
homes, and many OF them have lost
everything they had 10 the world. A
subscription is being taken up in Eureka
to relirve the destitute and helpless. of
which there are many. The citizens ot
Austin have already sent q donation
of over $500, and the people Of other
places express thsir willingness to Ca
tribute il i. stg1li Be found rssssas,y T.
cal Epoe tes-. II tais ia dgrs. We see,
.'s'-t-- taai tie eitzzs.s q PioeLs WI.
-ics tu-- dss. 81, 70 a. appeal 70, ss-
sis-sznns. Il k10iAsr ~ u.nE Will be
found eopIoas ertrsezs .lks- fro- ihe
ioeiitiiel, Descriptive 0! ths ts,riDis .ss;.
"a: lor from the eseets q! Which Ec,eks
Is nov suffering.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-29

plainly noticeable will not soon pass
away.
The storm at Pinto caused consider
able damage. Tie clouds seemingly
broke near the summit. and in a short
time flood of waters descended towards
the little village, threatening general
inundation of the terrified inhabitants.
The loss of property was not large, but
fell severely on the sufferers. A house
owned by Mrs. Fish was swept away and
the vegetable garden of her husband was
destroyed. involving loss OF about
$3.50. building formerly occupied by
Woodruff & Ennor was also destroyed.
At Newark and Silverado Districts the
storm was very light, it raining but little
and causing no damage.
On Prospect Mountain the ram was
more severe, but lasted only short
time.
In Secret Canyon the storm prevailed
at intervals during the day, and, save
few smaller losses, the injury to property
was light.
The fury OF the storm seemed to have
concentrated near town, and the disas-
trous effects are known to all.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-29

TzE White Pine Esvs spesks IL yer,
cheerful terms Of TIE presen, appearance
Of the Eberhsrd, aud Aurora mine. /,
says:
This only still further proves the truth
OF theory advanced and maintained by
us during the years in which we have
been acquainted with this truly remarka.
Die locality. and is convincing as to the
existence Of true vein Of mineral ex.
tending completely through the Hill,
rich IN quality and enormous in quaint.
ty. 1t is with much satisfaction we can
commence to see the light, for which we
have all so long waited and prayed,
breaking ont from the darkness and de-
spondency Of the preceding years, and
the general feeling of confidence ex-
pressed is but natural result of the
illustration Of firm belief in the certain
future of our country.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-29
Pacific Coast.

SAN FRANoIsCo, July 27.-At Anaheim
in this State, to-day, Constable d. Y. c
Davis tried to arrest Jole Moreno fol-
rape on Mrs. L. Eldridge, Moreno drew
a pistol, and Davis shot him near the
heart. Moreno ran and Davis shot again
and xii ed him. Moreno fred once al
the officer without effect.
The steamer Altoona brings Yokohama
dates to July 4th;
The japanese steamer Tai Maru, was
lost on the 10Th of June on the West
Coast. Twenty-seven lives were lost.
News from Formosa states that the
Japanese are clearing the coast OF abo-
regimes. The Japanese war vessels are
still on the Formosan coast
The anniversary of American indie
pendence was properly celebrated at
Yokohama by grand ball given at the
American consulate.
The comet was observed from Yoke.
hama, and was looked upon by the Japa-
nese as favorable omen in connection
with the war in Formosa. Sixteen of the
FoTmosau tribes have come to terms with
Japan and accepted The flag of that coun-
try.
A Greek church has been opened by
Russian missionaries at Hakadadi
San Francisco, July 2S.-J. W. Burt
sell commenced suit against E. Conton
to obtain the payment of SILL 79, on
account of stocks bought and sold.
A man named Martin Conroy, driver
OF heavy truck for Dutton & Moore,
fell from the seat Of his vehicle while
driving along the Cliff House road yes.
terday afternoon, and was crushed be.
meath the wheels. He was found in a
dying condition and removed to a neigh.
boring store, but his spine had been
broken, and the injury precluded any
hope of recovery. He lived only few
minutes.
Charles L. Tippst, who was for many
years theatrical manager on this coast,
died yesterday at St. Msry's Hospital in
this city at the age Of 43 years.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-29
THE DISASTER AT EUREKA.

We take from the Sentinel the follow
ing additional details Of the terrible H.
r1dztior which has devssted Eureka:
il We known that the loss had been
severe, tut the highest estimates made
tsA short 0! the real amount of damage
ONE. To think that 50 much ruin, such
gres. devastation could be effected in so
stOri space Of time seemed beyond
comprehension. Nothing definite has
as yet been sseertsined as to the actual
ions Ct life, and it will take some DAYS
!s; before an accurate statement can be
gwen. during yesterday large num-
YET o. men were at work on the huge
gorge near the Eureka Consolidated fur
naees. Articles Of every description had
accumulated there. Wagons, pianos all
kinds Of furniture. and drowned animals
In one conglomerate nass-a sorrowful
monument of the dreadful catastrophe.
1t was thought that in removing the de.
bris the bodies of more unfortupates
would be found, but as yet none have
been recovered at this place. On the
site formerly occupied by the Mammoth
Corral an immense amount of lumber.
the remains of broken houses, sacks of
coal and timbers had massed, under
which the body OF John Rant was found
yesterday noon. Further down, as the
seething torrent rushed in its terrific
course, another accumulation had gath.
cred opposite the dollhouse. Here. too.
was force of searchers engaged in the
hope of recovering lost bodies, but as vet
have been unsuccessful. Early in the
morning large number Of persons pro-
ceeded to the mouth of the canyon in
search OF missing articles. The scene
presented at this point tells dreary tale
of desolation and misery. On all sides,
in every conceivable position, can be OBJ.
served piles of furniture, portions of
houses; trunks, beds and bedding are
scattered about. The water has sub.
Hded, leaving in its stead sea Of mud.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-29

DURING the past week our section has
been visited by one of the most severe
thunder storms we have ever witnessed
this side of the Rocky Mountains. The
black, gloomy clouds developed the sky,
and looked threateningly down upon the
earth. while the thunder rolled and light
ming flashed with vivid and binding dis
tinctness. One bolt from the storm-riven
sky struck a bill but short distance
from the town, but with such fearful
effect as to cause the rocks and dirt to fly
upwards in every direction. An e1amina.
ton of the spot subsequently proved
that a rent had been made some forty
feet long over the surface of the hill, and
the rocks bore blackened appearance,
as though powder blast had caused 1t.
Il W. z. News, 25th.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-29

THERE was great gathering at Shar-
on's rooms, in his printing office build
ing last night. We learned a few days
since that a caucus of Republican
leaders was shortly to be held, at
which Sharon and De Long were TO be
present by invitation, in which the mat.
ter of the withdrawal of one or the other
of the gentlemen was TO be discussed.
The meeting last night was probably the
caucus alluded to, and as Mr.. De Long
was to have left for the eastern portion
of the State last evening, and probably
did leave, it is not probable that the de.
cision of the caucus was adverse to his
candidature.- yirg. Independent.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-29

The Madison furnace is rapidly ap-
preaching completion, and will soon be
ready for active operations. Mr.. Pres.
colt will at once get his force ready to
start up on good supply of ore, and,
from all present Indications, success
will be the result. 1t is intended to
make atrial of the furnace on the LIST
proXimo.-[ w. p. News, 25th.