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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

TREATMENT OF A LUNATIC On the occa-
sion OF q recent visit Of party of prominent
Ium WHICH u Ss See so
Sisters OF Providence, near that city, DIR.
Howard, the Medical Superintendent Of that
institution, made some Interesting remarks
probably excite surprise among good many
of those who have made special study OF
men tai disease. DR.. Howard said that, in
his opinion, 1t was impossible to treat luna:
tried 1t thoroughly, and found no medicine
that could be substituted for brandy-noth-
Ing that would add, in such a material man.
ner, to the brain substance, He said; how
ever; that his theory was not new; for the
most ancient writers on insanity believed
In stimulation. and applied 1t in the treat
ment OF the insane, but the modern practice
asylum under his charge, he further said,
had been open for the reception of patients
only about six weeks. and thirty-two of them
had already been discharged cured, while
upon his books there were the names OF
ninefy-two more for whose ultimate recovery
ne mad the most sanguine hopes. On all of
these patients he had used brandy literally,
quite happy. He would recommend brandy
to every lunatic asylum in the world, and
no sfinted Quantities of 1T at that.
THE GOOD OLD TIMEs.-Just as we were
beginning TO feel properly reverential to-
son has unearthed and sent the rounds OF the
press letter which John Adams wrote 10
Dis wife In October, 1I76, from this city, at
That time the capital Of the country, and of
which the following is an extract: "The
spirit OF venalfty is the most dreadful and
alarming enemy America has to oppose.
This predominant avarice will ruin Amer
lea, IL she is ever ruined. If God Almighty
Goes not interfere by His grace TO control this
universal idOlatry to the mammoa of un-
righteousness, we shall be given up to the
Establishments of His judgments.D Wecould
hardly say mnch worse than that OF credit
mob1liier and Fort Sill days. Ptilo Record
THE METHODIST GKNERAL CONFER.
ENCE.-At this conference, In Baltimore
yesterday, the report of the committee on
church extension was taken mp, discussed al
some length and adopted. The report of the
committee on freedmen was taken up. The
report states that for three years and fom
months Of the past quadrennium the amount
collected from the churches and other sources
for the Freedmen's Aid society is sf9i, 1899
and from loans effected to meet the demand
for new buildings which pressed the society
al different times, SIS, 02S.46, making a total
OF receipts Of SOS, 1913 80.
NA large brick storebouse of rags in Phil
number Of workmen in the ruins. tbrse q
whom were killed.
SMr. Henry w. LoDgfellow has rented 4
cottage In Bryn Maur, Montgomery couptv
Pa, and will pass the summer there with bis
family.
~Mary X. Dallas writes: "The momen,
girl has secret from her mother, or has
received letter she dare not let her mother
read, or has friend of whom her mother
does not know, she Is In danger. The fewer
secrets that lie In the hearts OF women at any
age the better. II Is almost test OF On rIt y
In girihood do nothing that, II discovered 6y
your father, would make You blush"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Messrs. Duncan
son Bros, auctioneers, sold yesterday after
half Of lot 4, in square No. 107, with the inn
provements, consisting of a two story brick
house, situated on X street, between 18th and
18th streets northwest, to Catherine Brown,
for 80 AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

REPAIRING.-Do not delay, but have your
Trunks, Valises, Satchels, &C., put In COM
piete repair at the factory of JAMES s. Top
HAM, 425 eth street. They will be called for
and delivered without charge. 52O6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

FLETCHKR's PATENT WINDOW AND
Door SCREENS-Best invention of the age
for the exclusion of files, bugs and mosqui-
toes. Hamilton & Pearson, sole agents. Y.
NJ. @. A. Building, 9th and d SITS. 5,l9,eo6
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NATYAN'B VEGETABLE CATHARfIC
~ AND ANTl.BILIOU PILLN.


- II II u r,
STYLE AND ExNEh MOE
EN,s DREss.
FOR
HORRY STREET wHap.
Bread Plaid Suits.
Light PLAID Suits.
o-0la n'-.o so'''' Notified Mixed Suits.
r.r, M,x.s sn.. HsirLine Oass. Suits.
IT.. Light Mixed Suits.
Mohair worsted Suits. S N'''
UprSs nm rvruvxu ppnuxNAnE
Diagonal Worstedf, ND Vast.
49, In Goats and Vests
In Goats and Vests
rr,sos wor..s., In e oa.s, an. ..s v..,
Crtss' OAR worsteos' Tn Goats and Vests.
Every Design of Worsted.
vn ,,.,u
Nv COAI A'D tAo1'
nsru,
III e'e'' ''''e'H'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

TRY THE CELEBRATED PILsEN BEER, on
draugbt at George w. Drivers corner Penn
sylvania avenue and * street. 5226
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

CLOTHING FOR Boys to IS years of age,
at 20 per cent. less than last months prices.
A. Saks * Co, 316 It'll street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

THE GAfHs.-To. night will be the last on
portunity to see the Gates OF various nations
at Tallmadge Hall, and those who have auy
6esire TO see them and spend q pleasant eve
ning with DIR. Sunderland and his people,
HANDSOME BArrsfR SAILOR SUITS at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

ADAMsBURG, Snyder Co., Pa, July 10, 1869.
MesTs Seth W. FOicle & Son, Boston.
bout two years ago had a severe
attack OF bronchitis. My throat was very
sore, and at one time could not speak above
whisper. Reading in one of your PAM
phlets of the cures that had been effected by
Or. WtsfG's BoLsom OF Wld Cherry, was in
duced to give the article trial, the result
OF which was quite satisfactory. The use OF
one bottle restored me so much that
thought there was no need OF taking more,
but upon taking slight cold, i felt the trou-
bic returning. then took half bottle of
the Balsam, which has entirely cured me.
now with pleasure recommend this really in
valuable article to all who are suffering from
similar diseases. and am confident that,afIer
q single trial, they will speak of IL in the
terms now do. Respectfully yours,
MRS. SARAH SMITH.
CAUTIoN.-Beware of preparations bearing
similar names. Examine the bottle care
fully before purchasing. aud be sure you get
Or. Htstdr's BdisGm Of Wild Cherry, having the
signature f"I. Butts on the wrapper. 50
cents and 81 bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

THE MARKET HOUSE CAsE-In the case
OF dofman ct al. against the Washington
Market Company, in which a report was
Med few DAYS since by the receivers,
(Messrs. Elliot and Chand ler,) showing that
they had received s34 600 arrearages of rent,
Judge Wylie has made an order that they
pay over $50 900 to the cOmnanY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

CHILDREN'S LINEN SUITS, very low
prices. A. Saks & Co., BIC 7th street. I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

LFAvE YOUR ORDERS with McMurray, sos
Market Space, the only practical Trunk
manufacturer in town, who will repair your
trunk, Bags, &c in the best OF style for the
centennial, at prices lower than the lowest.
Goods sent for and delivered free of charge.
h2h2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

.CHILDRrS's SAILOR SUITS nran an
Wool suit ~ A. saks a Co.'S, Tth street.
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READING NOTICES.
The Crown Toilet Soap.
Clean Hands, Clean Face, Soft Skin, Good
Lather, by using The Crown Toilet Soap.
CIT Y 1T T. MS

Genuine Mackiusw Straw Hats, 50 to 50;
Stiff and Soft Light Felts, with Black Band;
White and Brown Canton Hats, 81 to 81;
An immense stock; polite attendance, and
moderate prices, at LEWIS, 920 7th street,
between and X. n. Bone Price. 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

soHErHISe IMPORTANT To PARErrs-
Inc Oily boys clothing house In the Dis
s 49, nueIe yon can bring your boys and
1Sse lem ntted out with clothing and furn-
1snihg goods without any trouble or bother.
AL cur eooas are well made, Thoroughly
zySnkea, ana made In the latest styles II.
kyivania avenue, next TO wiliians. No CON-
,secftoH sCith any Other hossse.-[AcirT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

DR.. G. w. BENsoN's CELERY AND CHAM
0MILE PILLS are prepared expressly to cure
Sick Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspep-
tic Headache, Neuralgia, Nervousness and
Sleeplessness, and will cure any case. Price,
90 cents. Sold by all Druggists In Washing.
ton, GEORGETOWN and Alexandria. 2,A,eo
Corns, So. Theusa nds
or the elite OF the world patronize DIR.
Whites establishment, 1416 Pennsylvania
avenue. opposite Willard's Hotel, for the
successful treatment of hard, soft and vascu-
lsr corns, buniOns, ingrowing and club nails,
DC. Fee 81 per visit for attending the feet,
D
FIRsr-CLAss SECURING AND DYRIN9.
a. Fischer enlarged his establishment by
removing to his new building, 800 G st. north
west, three doors west Of 9th street, very near
his former place. By promptly adopting the
latest improvements, whether OF American
or European invention, he is enabled to do
any work In manner not to be eoualed by
those not possessing these facilities.
~ Ladies Dresses cleaned and dyed with
out being taken apart.
~ Grape Wells reflnished nice and cheap.
~ Grease stains removed effectually.
~ Gents garments cleaning and dyeing q
speciality.
N Prices lower than ever before, to suit
the times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

Ing In our stock just what will please them,
and their boys too. B. Robinson d Co.. 9O9
pennsylvania avenue, next to Williams A
large lot OF goods just received, suitable for
suits, to II years; short coats bows suit
from to Is years; youths suits. from is to
q years. Prices TO suit ALL drk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26
District Government Amairs.

The District Commissioners have made
Tequlsition of 40 blank II pound cartridges
and 100 friction primers from Gen. 8. ".
Benet, chief Of ordnance, with the request
mat the same be turned over TO Major ]. X.
Hanneman, commanding ID. G.. artillery
corps, with field piece, for the purpose OF
ming national salute in honor Of the deco
ration Of the Union soldiers graves on the
Both instant,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13
Deceiving the People.

The Oregon (Ogle county, Courier
speaking of the pseudo "Baron's" effort to
get the people up Rock river to build a
railroad and make him a present of it,
says:
There is hardly farmer along the whole line
but should be glad to take one or two hundred
dollars worth of stock in work, and work is Just
1ood as cash. Scour up your plows boys, rig up
your old wagons and get ready for business. You
can make huhdred or two hundred dollars just
rs well a. not before snow flies if you WILL besides
aiding in a work that will add value to every acre
Of Jour land, make better markets for your pro
duce and greatly develope the resources of our
delightful valley homes.
"Ulad to take one or two hundred dol
lals worth of stock!" Why they should
be glad to take it is more than we car
see. 1t will never be worth a cent to
them. 1t will be gift to ''the rotten
ring"
Can make hundred or two hundred
dollars as we'll as not!" If the C0uriel
had said give instead OF ''make"it would
have stated truth. Of course the people
up Rock river have perfect right to build
railroad and give il to 1.-THE rotten ring, i
they wish to-we don't object; on the con
trary we hope the road will be built, forit vii
b. convenience to this locality But W,
are not in favor Of any deception about it
The road will never pay it's builders
cent,-and if, knowing this fact, they pu
in their money, let them do so,-but don
deceive them on this point.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13
:
S. T. COOKE, City Clerk.

The Sunday school teacher who placed
an anonymous communication in our letter
box, on the lamp post, last night, had best
keep a little shady.
AS Theodore Flagg Ia coppersmith
who formerly worked for Fred. Hass, but
lately has been employed at Rock Island
Arsenal was going to work this morning,
while crossing Sylvan Water bridge, he
was taken with fit. He was carried to a
shed near Realtors mill, and Supervisor
Aster notified who took him to Nicols's
boarding house, where be had been board
ing. Mr.. Nichols refused to admit him
and he was taken to A. Schmitt's, On the
levee, who also refused TO admit him.
Supervisor Aster then took him to the
county Jail, where Dr. Craig was called,
who attended to him. 1t is thought thai
the 6t was occasioned by, hard drinking.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Adepressed, irritable state Of mind {.
q weak, nervous, exhausted feeling
no energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
Initiating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds a sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. Is.
1t tones up the system, arrests dSsehA ss dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. na rejuve-
mates the entire system. It is perectly harm
less and always efficient. Price Is, for package
OF five 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 MyCINR Co.
No. 662 BRoADwAY, H. Y
uSee large adyertisemspt.i
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13
board of Education.

All the members of the board we're pres
ent at the regular monthly meeting Satur-
day evening, :. w. McMaster, president,
in the chair, and Superintendent Everett
at the secretary's desk.
Miss Fieta Muse was promoted from the
second ward to the eighth grade in the
first ward; Miss Annie kirkpatrick, from
the eighth grade in the high school build
ing to the principalship in the fourth ward
Miss Mary Platt, of the seventh grade,
being appointed to fill the vacation created
by Miss Kirkpatrick promotion.
All the old teachers were reelected ex
cept four, who did not apply. To fill the
vacancies Misses Lille Murphy, Fannie A.
Palmer and Kate Eddy were appointed
but not assigned-at salary of $40 per
month|each. One vacancy was not filled
and Messrs McMasters and McKown were
appointed committee to fill it.
j. +. Everett was reelected superin
tendent.
The following janitors were reelected
Reinhardt Geiger, FIRST ward; William
Dixon, second ward; Owen Lee. thirt
ward, and George Bushno, fourth ward
Charles Charleston was elected janitor o
the high school building.
Messrs. S. w. McMaster and Nj. d. Mer
rill were appointed committee to attent
to sidewalk and other repairs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13

The crowds that daily throng the estab-
lishment of Childs & Co. Illinois street,
show that the people are not slow to
avail themselves of bargains and, as the
clearance sale now in progress will con-
tinue only 10 days more, the number in
attendance at the sale increases daily,
every one seeming anxious to take ad-
vantage of the present low prices of cloth
ing, hats aud caps, gents furnishing goods
etc Childs 4 Co. want it distinctly uI-
derstood that this is no humbug announce
ment, but bona fde sale of fashionable
and durable goods which will be sold at
prices lower than the lowest, This firm
get their goods from first hands and can
therefore offer better inducements than
other dealers who purchase their stock
from jobbers. Remember that the sale
will continue only 19 Gays more as the
stock must be sold to make room for the
largest invoice of clothing, hats and caps,
etc. ever offered to the public of Rock
Island. If you want TO buy goods at your
own prices, now is the time. Is dit.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13

No VACATION at the Rock Island Bust
ness College and parents should take ad-
vantage of the vacation in the pub
lie schools to give their sons and daughters
a good course in Pennmanship, Book
Keeping, Commercial Law, Short Hand,
Business Arithmetic, German or Latin.
Boys and girls can also pursue the same
studies they have been taking in the pub
lie schools and thus be prepared to enter a
higher grade. Mr.. Frey has two good
assistants and is well able to give
every attention to pupils. Terms
moderate. 27-ttslm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13
THE POOR OLD ROCKFORD.
A New and Important Suit.

A rule was made yesterday, in the lien.
ry County Circuit Court, on the applica.
ton of Thomas Il. Milchrist, states attor-
ney, at the relation of Capt. I. j. Robin
son, OF this city, requiring the st. Louis,
Rock Island & Chicago Railroad Company
to show cause,on the Goth inst, next Tues
day. why leave should not be granted to file
an information in the nature Of quo aoar-
fanto against the said railroad company
tor having unlawfully usurped and exer-
cised the powers and franchises of purch-
aslng aud operating the Rockford, Rock
Island Il st, Louis Railroad Company.
1t is claimed that the general law of this
state, under which the St. Louis, Rock
island Il Chicago Railroad Company is
organized, does not authorize the iucorpor
alton of a railroad company to purchase
and operate railroad, but only to CON-
struct and operate, and that Osterberg had
no power to sell and convey, and that said
railroad company had no power to purch-
ase and operate the road constructed by
the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis
Railroad Company.
The company claim to lave organized
on the 2lst Of April, last. and notwith.
standing the constitution of the state Of
Illinois requires them to keep, at its prin
ciral Office, record, for the inspection Of
the public, showing the amount of capita
stock subscribed; a list Of stockholders
the amount of stock held by each respec
lively; the amount of stock paid in, and by
whom; the transfers of said stock; tn,
amount of assets and liabilities, and tn,
names and places of residence of its off
GERS, yet, upon the most persistent effor
on the part of those interested, no sucl
books can be seen or any information
gained from the officers Of the company il
relation to the amount Of stock issued, O
to whom, or anything as to its assets O
liabilities.
1t is known to our readers that this ne,
road the ST. Louis, Rock Island
Chicago was formed in a secret and clar
destine manner; that the persons who cor
scented to &C: as directors were required
i before being elected: to sign and place i
Osterberg's hands, paper resigning tn
position, to take effect at any moment b
chose to accept such resignation, thus b.
= coming mere puppets in his hands in an
scheme he might devise for disposing {
the property for his own private gain.
7, is known, too, that Osterberg's action hs
d not been in accordance with the wishes
y the instructions of all the members of Il
: Frankfort Committee, and that dstru
Il of his integrity has already sprung u
6 The papers were served on the Oste
berg ring, by Sheriff Huesing, to-day.
II Hon. John B. Hawley, of this city, wi
e appear, with States Attorney Mlchris
C for Capt Robinson.
t. Who will appear for the rotten ring
e we are not able to state.
n If the new directors should find theI
s. selves joint partners in this rotten ring
y and thu: liable for the debts OF the CT
poration, it would be part of the pup
y game they little expected
or We anticipate thorough arguments
OF the case, and an intelligent and searchi
es examination of its merits by Judge Pie;
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13

If all the refuse and wasteage from city
and country houses, hotels. &C., could be
utilized somehow for fertihzing purposes
what reservoir of wealth would be OBJ
tanned. The problem is likely TO be solved
in practical way by what is called the
Dry Earth System" by which dry earth,
peat or coal ashes is made to absorb and
neutralize everything offensive in the ex-
crement and refuse of the household.
Valuable information about this system
may be obtained from the circulars of the
Wakefield Earth Closet Co.. of Sc Dey
street. New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13
The MYSTERIOUS WRITING which a

The MYSTERIOUS WRITING which ap-
peared once in characters of living fire on
the walls of Belshazzar's palace, striking
dismay and TERROR into the souls of all the
guests at the banquet tables, which could
only be translated by one person. and he a
Jewish captive, imported, of the King, that
he was weighed in the balance of Divine
Justice and found wanting; ere the morn
ing s sun arose, the proud King was a
prisoner, and his kingdom had passed
away. Ii you would avoid losing posses.
sion of the kingdom of health, and live tc
a good old age, assist and fortfy nature By
using the Home Stomach Bitters.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13

FOUND AT LAsT!-After years of pa
tient research and chemical investigation
10 the vegetable world, there has been
discovered and perfected valuable com
pound tonic, agreeable in taste, pleasant
in action and highly beneficial in results.
1t forms one Of the most valuable tonics
and coTrectives ever yet offered to the
public. 1t is especially adapted to any
lesion of the hepatic, gastric or renal func
tons arising from sedentary occupation
exposure to night air, or any other excitins
cause. Its freedom from any mineral con
stituent, makes it more desirable as {
household remedy. This valuable prepar
alton Is the celebrated Home Stomach
Bitters.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13
Real Estate Transfers.

Elizabeth Gordon to James E, Byrnes,
part of lot 10, in block IA, in Spencer &
Cases 1st add. to Rock Island, dated May
10, 1876, for $llO0
Henry Empke to Peter Schlucter, lot 3,
in Langmark's add to Moline. dated May
26, 1876. for $2500.
Stephen Brayton to Coleman Brayton
the n. w. of the S. e. / of sec. Is, town
ship l6.raDge w-Buffalo Prairie-dated
October II, 1874, for $500.
Benz. d. Peppers, to, same, part of the
S. W. / of the S. 4. / Of sec, Is, township
l6, range w.-Buffalo Prairie-dated
November 6, 1875, for $50.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13
Second Avenue.

A foolish and unnecessary expenditure
in rock, with the saw dust nuisance, was
made on Moline avenue, and good deal
Of other unnecessary expenditure is made
which ought to be stopped, and the road
from Elm street to Robbins avenue should
be opened now. Saye the unnecessary
expenditures we refer to and open that
road so that team can get through-and
then improve it little every year. That's
what ought to be done.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13

This law seems, to the Democratic alder
men, plain enough.
lst. The city can not legally owe over
per cent. on its taxable property,-not
over $4,000.
2nd, The city owes $2SS, 900, or sl2o, 900
OF illegal deb. What the Democratic
aldermen think about it we do not know
but We are opposed to paying one cent of
the illegal indebtedness. The only way to
stop city councils from contracting illegal
debts is to refuse to pay illegal debts.
The Butler ring wish to fund $4,000 OF
illegal debt. The Democratic aldermen
didn't propose, on the motion of Bill
Atkinson, to step into that trap. They
point to the law, which says no such bonds
can be issued until a majority of all the
legal voters in the city vote to issue
them, and then only for lega! indebted.
ness; and only on 20 mot 27) years. We
advise the Union and the Butler ring not
to get excited, and not to fall to abusing
Democratic aldermen, it won't help theil
case at all. The Democratic aldermen
intend to give the people chance to be
heard before this thing shall be &C
complished. No more water works tricks
on the people, just yet.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-13

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays al
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail By
j. A. Pozzoni, StLouis, Mo-, and by Z
Breunert, Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, anc
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.