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The New York herald., 1876-02-09
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED.

CooK-TooKER-In the afternoon of the 9th inst at
the residence OF the BRIDES parents by the Rev. Or.
Thomas Armtage, OF the Fifth Baptist church,
JOSEPHINE, daughter OF Joseph II. Tooker, to HENRY,
the elder son of Leonard Cook
HIrcHcocK-JoHSsoN.- ST Luke's church. New
York, February s, 1876, by the rector, Rev. J. H.
Tuttle, ID. D., assisted by the Rev. A. II. Warner,
CHARLES X. HIrcHcocK, OF Bergen Point N j. to MARY
G. JOHNSON, OF New York.
wHEELER-CHRIsrE. On Saturday February s. at
St Johns church, Clifton Staten Island by the Rev.
J. G. Ecceston, CHARLES W. WHEELER to LUCY NJ,
daughter of the late Hon Robert Christie. No cards.
The New York herald., 1876-02-09
THE FRANCIS GARDNER MEMORIAL.

All Boston Public Latin School graduates who any
time within the last lorty-dve years pupils the
late DR. Francis Gardner and who Cesrc to contribute
toward Frances Gardner scholarship az Harvard for
deserving Latin school graduaes requested TO send
their addresses 10 Edward b. Dickinson Secretary No
JO6 Rroadway. New York
The New York herald., 1876-02-09
ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT.

At Tammany Hall on Friday evening OF this week
Professor James ONeil, of Woods Gymnasium, will DO
tcndered complimentary benefit by his pupils and
friends The programme consists OF sparring by anna
tcurs and PROFESSIONALS fencing, wrestling and club
swinging The wind up will be amicable exhibition
OF manly art OF scii-dcience by Johnny Dwycr OF
sBrooklyn and George Rookie OF Newark \. j.
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BRooKLYN's OCEAN PARKWAY.

The report Of the Commissioners for the opening OF
the OF ocean Parkway from the present ter
minus to Coney Island beach confirmed by the
Supreme Court yesterday The or s23377 is al
lowed tor the land taken belonging TO the town OF
Gravcsend, lying ON Concy Island beach At the ter.
minus magnificent avenue will be constructed,
msking the drive one OF the finest the country Tho
amount assessed on the properly the line Of tho
The New York herald., 1876-02-09

Leaves without seats, 64 cars .............. 16S4
THIS shows that 254 more persons compelled to
stand than provided with seats or put II in
other words over niy p cent who paid fares had to
rde on straps 70 ther wosincss anu homo again IN
the evening. This company IS OF the worst
managed IN the city. No attempt IS
made 20 supply TO accommodate
the immense traveI that flows down the avenue and
np In the evening, and rcict can be hoped for
until the Common Council, which has power under
lhc law regulate the running OF cars shall either
compel the company 10 put on thirty forty extra
sars Or, the OF their refusal 10 do 30 de-
clare their charter forfeited.
The New York herald., 1876-02-09
SHIFTING NOTED JAIL BIRDS

Twelve OF the most notorious convicts in Sing Sing
Prison we're drafted from that institution to the State
Prison at clinton Monday. Among them wcrc
the noted bank robbers, Joe 9.Eesand aud Joe Lam
bert; also James Giilcn and Thomas Burke the iatcr
two serving ont lie sentences An Of the twelve.
ccptng Kingsand had been previously transferred
from sing Sing but for best known ~ OK state
Prison Inspector Graves they were returned TO sing
Sing
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Number Nnmber

Total seated one hour in % cars............. 400
Total standing one hour in % ars............. 425
Seated over the number standing .............. Is
Here we have evidence that nearly hfty per Of
lhc passengers bound down hour were com
PEELED to stand, although there in the company's
yard between and eight O'Clock, when the figures
were takcn 26 empty cars and sufficient number o,
horses TO draw them.
scASDALoUs EXHIBIT.
The next count made below the depot between
sixtieth and Twenty fourth streets with the following
result These minute bcadway, and
the covered one hour. Halt dozen way cars'
that only little Overcrowded passed down and
they are included IN this statement All Through
carsu are however. gwen
The New York herald., 1876-02-09
PIGEON SHOOTING.

AN EFFORT TO STOP THE SPORT IN RHODE
IsLAND-TExT OF BILL BEFORE THE LEGIs-
LATUBE OF THAT sTArE-sTRoNo OPPOSITION
To THE MEASURE.
NEWPORT, Feb I, 1876
BILL evidently with special reference to the Mar
raganselt Gun Club composed The leading Wis
itors to this place. has just introduced in the Legs
laturc by Providence The bill Is IN amend
ment OF and in addition to chapter Sc OF the general
statutes 'of cruelty TO animals" which was read and
passed to second reading aud referred TO the Com
mttee on the Judiciary
The amendment makes the word ''anmal" in the act
apply to every living creature; the words orture,"
''iorment or 'cruety include every act, omission or
neglect whereby unIustinable pain. suffering death
is caused permitted and the words ''owner "pcr-
son" aud "whocvcr" held to include corporations as
well individuals, and tho knowledge and acts OF
agents and persons employed by corporations in regard
animals transported, owned or employed by or in
the custody OF such corporations shall be held TO be
the acts and knowledge Of such corporation
The following is the addition TO section OF the chap
tcr"And the general agent and prosecuting agent or
said society shall have the power to serve any com
plant and Tor the violation Of this act and to
summon witnesses on the trial OF the same IN any town
or city In this State"
sect,on 10 amended as to bring exhibition
of the shooting OF birds aud the birds used or intended
for such an exhibition under the provisions OF the Soc
tion.
section 10 reads, "Whoevcr shall be engaged in an
exhibition of pigeon shooting, chicken shooting
exhibition OF the shooting Of any other birds, shall
be punished by fine not exceeding $50 T"
Section IL is as foows:-''Whoevor is present at
any place, enclosure building whcro preparations
being made Tor exhibition OF pigeon shooting
chicken shooting exhibition OF the shooting OF
any other birds, with intent TO DO present at such
hibiton, shall be punished by fine not exceeding $40
II is well known fact that pigeon shooting hero
during the summer months is ono Of tho pleasing
features of the and that the several matches
attended by the tit OF the place
The Introduction Of this bill is undoubtedly due to
the assurance OF some hrd-rate politician that the
practice of pigeon shooting should be abolished as 1t is
demOraliZing to society aud moro especially that por
tion of society located at Newport
The bill Will be strongly opposed by the members
OF the Legislature belonging to this county, aud Its
passage neither desired looked Tor in this
tion OF the State Those opposed to pigeon shooting
tar in the minority, and they give no reason
able argument why they wish to abolish the sport
The Narraganselt Gun Club is one OF the institutions
Of Newport, aud the weekly gatherings at IFS private
grounds IN Middetown, just adjoining this place.
OF the most orderly and pleasant character No un-
ruly acts permitted and as Tor commotion or
disorder they unknown within its limits That
nothing may be done to interfere with the sports OF
the club IS the ervcn wish of every Interested in
the welfare of Newport first class summer resort
The New York herald., 1876-02-09
THE ENGLISH RACKET CHAMPION
SHIP

The match for the racket championship Of England
and $780, between Henry Fairs, of Chelsea and Joseph
Gray, OF Rugby, finished on the 18th ult., the
former proving the winner. Beirs LIE, January %
gives the following tabulaed statement of the games
played at tho different courts:-
PRiScE's, WEDNESDAY, Jan. u
The New York herald., 1876-02-09

Standing over seated .................. 23S
These figures tell their story, and the patrons Of
the Second avenue line should insist thai cx-Aderman
Mehrback, who rs now President and Superintendent
and general fdcfoum OF tho road should morning and
evening" turn out OF tho yard sufficient number of
10 give a seat 10 every man and woman who pays
his her fare
BoMRwARD BoUSD-woRsE AND WORSE
Bad as is the above showing for the southern bound
travel there Is worse 10 come The following Is
OF the number carried the evening rush
north between half past four and half past There
not solitary car that did not contain ono or more
persons standing, either the platforms inside
The number OF each car, the number seated and tho
total Of each is gwen. No distinction is made
between the the various routes OF the com
The New York herald., 1876-02-09
THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING AT MONACO.

THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING AT MONACO.
The result OF the shooting Tuesday January is, at
Monaco for the Grande Poue Essai has already been
given in the HERALD but the following is the full
scorc:-
GRANpE PotIE D'EssAL work OF art, added TO a
sweepstakes of 75c each thirty five per cent OF
trance money second and fifteen per cent TO third
birds "a metres (261s yards; % subscribers
W.. Date lnr nrln nf md
The New York herald., 1876-02-09

The winner has been appointed racket master at
Eton College in succession to his predecessor rhe
championship, William Gray
Appended are the names OF the racket champions Of
England since any record Of the game xIsts:-lS20,
Robert Mackay London resigned; 1875 June ~
Thomas Pitman, London (rcsignedl; 1884, November
16, John Ptman, London; 1888, June TO- John Lamb,
London died; lS46, October 20 John Charles Mitchell
London; 1860, April l. Francis Erwood London; 1862
Juno S, Mr. W. H. Dyke, Princes Club. London IRE.
signcdl; 1863 March Is Harry John Gray, Cambridge
(rcsigned); 1866, March "A. William Gray, Cambridge
ID edl; 1876. january 49, Henry Fairs London.
The New York herald., 1876-02-09
JOCKEY CLUB BETTING BOOKS.

The latest odds and changes in the books on the
withers and Belmont Stakes. at the rooms of the
A roerican Iockev Ciuh are as follows
The New York herald., 1876-02-09
A scASDALoUs EXHIBIT.
Number

"a
Total standing. 767
Total seated ........................... 500
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
Real Estate Transfers,

Joel G. Franklin to Andrew Wittick
the n. ] Of the n. ". ! of sec. 33, town
ship Is range | E-Hampton-dated May
20. 1876, for 81, 240.
Andrew Wittick to Thos. S. Silvis, 5
acres in the S. E. fractional / of sec. 80,
township Is, range l east-Hampton-
dated May 20, 1876, for $l25.
Michael Hartzell to Maginnis Malmberg,
part of lot 81, in Sec 81, township IS
range w -Moline-dated May %, 1876
for 1860
John r. Staubach to John McQuaid
lots 30 and 81, in block II. in western add
to Rock Island, dated May 27. 1876, for $50
Frederick Shelly to Balch & Frazer, lot:
IL and y, in block II, in Port Byron
dated February / !, 1876, for $500.
Andrew Bjorkland to Charles Hansgen
part of lot ., block As, in Chicago add. Il
Rock Island, May IL, 1876, for $3.50.
Thos. J. Robinson to Emma Mcdonald
part of lot %, in Sweeney Il jackson
add, to Moline, dated May %, 1876. fol
$500.
VIM. FL. Olney to Jacob Nj. Eldridge
part of lots and 4 in block l, in Cande,
& Nourse's add. to Moline, dated May 25
1876, fer $1,000.
Dewitt c. Dimock to Mary A. Kisor
lots l and in block l, in Candee 4
Nourse's add to Moline, also the s. w. fri
part of sec. 35, township Is, range / w
Moline-dated May 90, 1851 $1,000.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
The New Rock Island and Moline
Directory

Mr.. d. 7. Thorp, OF the Holland Pub
fishing Company, in Chicago, is in town
lat the Harper House) and is delivering
to subscribers the new Rock Island and
Moline directory, From what attention
we have been able to give TO it since the
work was left at our Office this forenoon,
we think it fully complies with all the
promises made in its behalf. 1t has 46l
pages; is very handsomely printed, on
excellent paper, and is strongly and hand
somely bound No one unacquainted
with the business can appreciate the great
labor and care required to get up book
of this kind. Nearly the whole winter was
devoted by Messrs. Holland and Thorp to
collecting statistics, and since they left
here they have been constantly engaged in
classifying and preparing copy, reading
proof. etc. 1t would be singular indeed if
no error should be found in the book, but.
as far as we have been able to examine
it, we have found none The book is a
credit to its enterprising and careful COM
pliers, and places our twin-citi fairly be-
fore the public
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
Public Testimonial to Judge Murphy
Of Davenport.

A very elegant and costly solid silver
breakfast and tea service was, yesterday,
presented Ito Hon. j. II. Murphy, of
Davenport. by citizens, without regard to
party. The Gazette says "It was not
party convocation, for men of all parties
we're present.
The presentation remarks were made BY
Mayor Rose who said it was testimonial
of their respect and esteem for his faithful
labors as their representative in the state
senate, his public spirit as citizen, but
more especially the warm friendship
which his generous nature has inspired.
The Gazette says:
Mr.. Murphy can usually make good
speech on any occasion. when his fellow
citizens ase assembled; but on this occa-
sion, when he would have given anything
to be really eloquent, he made the poorest
speech, in words, he ever made IN his life;
but in feeling,in evident sense OF apprecla-
ton of the testimonial OF the regard OF his
fellow citizens, it was earnest enough-tor
once he was timid and trembled. But at
the last he made allusion to his absent
estimable wife-how much he craved her
presence-which touched all present.
Then there was invitation to the hospi-
tally of the mansion-and two hours were
delightfully."- passed. 1t was pleasure tc
be there-a pleasure to witness this ex
hibition of appreciation of the eminent
services of one, who, as he said himself
had done only his duty, as best he knew
how to dot"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
Fresh Beef Wanted.

The Commandaut at Rock Island
Arsenal adyertises that sealed proposals,
in triplicate, with Il copy of his advertise
ment attached, will be received at his
Office, until II o'clock NJ, June "a, 1876,
(at which place and time they viii be
opened in presence of bidders) for furnish
ing the fresh beef required by the sub
sistence department at that Post, for
twelve months commencing July l, 1876.
The government reserves the right to re-
ject any or all proposals. Information as
to quality of beef. payments, &C., can be
obtained on application to his Office. En-.
velopes containing proposals should be
marked, Proposals for Fresh Beef" and
addressed to W. s. Starring, Lieut.. Of
Ord, A. A. G. S.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
Fuel Forage and Straw Wanted.

The Commandant Of Rock Island Ar
senal advertises that sealed proposals, in
triplicate, with copy of his advertisement
attached, will be received at his office, at
the Arsenal until u o'clock NJ. June "a.
1876, (at which time and place they will
be opened in the presence Of bidders) for
furnishing the fuel, forage and straw re-
quired by the quartermaster's department
at that Post tor II months commencing
July l. 1876. The right is reserved by
the government to reject any or all pro-
posals. Preference will be given to
articles Of domestic production. Infor-
nation as to conditions. quantity of each
kind required, payments, &c., can be
obtained on applition at his office. En-
velopes containing proposals should be
marked. Proposals for Fuel. Forage
aud Straw" and addressed to W. s
Starring, Lieut., of Ord, A, A. @. NJ.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
River n ews.

The Diamond 10 and the Minneapolis
are the packets down to-day. There is
one car of iron from the Peoria 4 r.. /.
Ry. waiting fol the Minneapolis There
are also eleven cars of freight from the st.
Louis road waiting to go up the river on
the Diamond 10.
The Van SAINT passed up yesterday
afternoon, and the G. J. Caffrey came down
with raft for Weyerhauser & Denk-
mann's mill.
The Lake Superior and Diamond 10 are
expected up Tomorrow
No packet is expected up to-day or down
tomorrow.
Arrangements are being made for an
excursion to Muscatine and return one
week from next Sunday on the Diamond 10.
Water ID feet above low water mark.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
Circuit Court.

In the Mrs. Nelson murder trial the
examination of witnesses closed Yesterday
afternoon little after 2 o'clock, Mr..
Parmenter then opened for the prosecu-
ton. He was followed by Mr. Kenworthy
for the defense The corrt held an eve
ming session, during which Mr. Kenworthy
finished his argument and the court this
morning heard the argument of Maj. J.
NJ, Beardsley, also for the defense Mr..
Mr.. Sturgeon, for the prosecution, then
commenced his argument and will finish
this afternoon. when the case will go to the
jury. 1t has been very tiresome case
aud has elected very little public interest.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
The New Gas Company.

Negotiations between Hon. Ben Harper
and Messrs. Sylvester Watts, Carroll E.
Gray,an Albert b. Bowman, of st. Louis,
1.-THE gentlemen proposing to erect new gas
works here) have resulted in trade by
which they are to become the owners of
the present works and carry out the propo-
sitions they made to the city council and
the people.
The price they are to pay is $4,000
one-half cash down and the balance in
time bonds of the company.
Mr.. Watts, who laid the matter before
the council on Monday evening, stated that
they had built gas works for eleven cities,
and were owners of the works at East st.
Louis
All our people will rejoice that re-
duction in price is to take place, and that
we are TO be saved the nuisance of having
our streets dug up again. The great re-
duction in price ought to more than double
the list of consumers, and we hope it will
do SO, as gas is not only much better
light than any other, and giving much less
trouble, but it is so much safer that tina,
consideration alone is enough to induce al
to use it who need much light.
The council, this evening, we suppose
will perfect contract with the new com
pany for city lamps, etc., etc., in accordanct
with the propositions made on Monda,
evening.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
Regulate the Bodily Functions.

This advice should be especially needed by those
who suffer from an irregular habit of body dis
orders of the bladder kidneys Inactivity of the
bowels, of the urinary organs, is speedily recti
fed by that wholesome aperent and sterling invig-
orative diuretic, Hostetters Stomach Bitters; aud,
all affections Of the organs of discharge have
strong tendency to become chronic and that very
rapidly, the use of the Bitters should not be de-
layed moment longer than is necessary. The &C
ton OF this lnestimable corrective upon the bowels
differs widely from that Of drastic purgative.
since it is never violent abrupt, but always gen
tie and natural, and its effects upon the bladder
and kidneys are Strengthening as well as mildly
stimnlative The healthful impetus which it gives
to digestion also renders it most desirable
fapie
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state OF mind
. weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
no energy or animation, confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
blffaftng, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses. mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
Ends sovereign cure In HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. as.
1t tones up the system, arrests dschA. Wv dispels
the mental gloom and despon5ene. sna rejuve-
mates the entire system. It is perlectly HARM
less and always efficient. Price $5, for . package
OF i've boxes and large q vial Of powder, which
Is important in old, serious cases; or 81 per single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MrVCINR co.
No. 609 BRoADwAY, II. Y.
HSse large sdyertisement,l
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31

The GRAND UNION. NEW YORK
This hotel has gained wide
popularity both on account of Its
eligible situation-it being directly
opposite the Grand Central Depot-and
the excellent manner in which it is kept.
By stopping at this house. guests save the
heavy expense of carriage hire and ex-
pressage, baggage being carried to and
from the depot without charge. 1t is first
class in every respect, and yet the rates of
charges are lower than at any other first
class house in the city. 1t is conducted
upon the European plan.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
NorEs HERE AND THERE.
The shoot;ng gallery has closed.

The shooting gallery has closed.
-Four bovines impounded last night.
"A new sidewalk is being laid in front
of Gus. Stengel' saloon.
Special meeting of the city council to-
night, on the gas question.
The board of education met last Sat
urday evening and adjourned until Satur-
day evening June 10.
"A new floral store has been opened 10
the room formerly occupied by the Rock
Island National Bank
The Light Artillery boys have received
an order for one gun and i've men tor
Geneseo ON the Fourth.
The basement iu the block opposite the
jail gives good deal of trouble. 1t is
being pumped out again.
Mr.. Reed ia erecting lumber office
on the corner of Illinois and Deer streets,
below the Central Presbyterian church.
A very disastrous fire occurred 10 the
St. Louis quarter of Quebec, yesterday,
destroying thousand houses and property
valued at million dollars.
The freight train which goes east
from this place over the c., K. |. q Z. al
| 1915 A. NJ. now carries passengers as faI
as Seneca, IL miles east of Ottawa.
"A letter received in Muscatine, yester
day morning, conveys the intelligence thai
Hon. Thad G. Pound, we'll known in this
city, was thrown from buggy at Chippews
Falls last Friday, suffering the dislocatloI
of his shoulder and ankle.
1t is reported that Capt. W. w
Marye, Ordinance Corps, U. S. A. for tn
the past two years on duty at Rock ISLAND
Arsenal, has been detached and orderet
to duty at Benecia Arsenal, California.
Such vigorous speechifying as tool
place before Justice Pinkley this after
noon. was never heard before in court
People on the streets were upon the poln
Of calling the police to preserve the peac
of the town.
Would it not be we'll for the cit
council to call up the petition of citizen
for gas up Illinois stseet ard across tn
Island to the Rock Island Arsenal Bridg
and refer it to a committee wit
directions to report probable cost, etc?
1t seems as if the good missionar
women of Rock Island could find exercis
for their best efforts at retaining the ha
ia our midst-especiaily that poor girl G
Is years of age, whose ungovernable an
and undisciplined temper has caused he
to be sent to Jail for months Is she nc
worth an effort to reclaim?
"A large and appreciative audienc
greeted Aliens Spectacular Company, i
Darts Hall last evening, and were enter
! tanned with fun and frolic till after Il o
E clock Everything was very good, exceI
the singing-but it must be remembers
that the young ladies were mere girls wit
light and unframed voices. Chace an
4 Davis won rapturous applause and encore:
The wardrobes were very fine indeed