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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
Chr 9Sailg Atgns.


T HE GREAT REFoRM-Truth is Mighty
and will Preyaii-That beloved and much
yenerated Father of our country, George
Washington, exhibited his peculiar trait
for truthfulness at an early age. The lit
tie story of George, the Ratchet and cherry
tree is most indelibly impressed upon the
minds of every generation, of this great,
good and glorious America.
Artemus Ward once said: He was
better than George Washington, for he
could tell lie, but wouldn't"
The Agents of the Great Fort Wayne
and Pennsylvania Railroad cannot make
any misrepresentation as to the character,
equipment, etc., of that popular and mag
nihcent railway. Tosay that it is the only
direct line to the Centennial is the truth.
To say it is the best and most substantial
road on the face of the globe, and more
money expended to make it so,is the truth.
That it reaches all prominent points East,
including PIttsburg, Harrisburg, Balti-
more, Washington, Philadelphia, New
York and Boston, is the truth That pas
sengers can go (if they wish to) by Balti
more and Washington, without extra cost,
10 Philadelphia, oyer the Fort Wayne and
SuhSytNduia leOdus WltuUut CuduglDS Sdi q
is the truth. That the fare are always as
low as any other route, is the truth. That
it is the shortest, aud consequently the
quickest route from Chicago to Philadel
phla and New York. is the truth.
| Whenever excursion parties are given
rates over the Fort Wayne ana Pennsyl
vania Railway to Philadelphia, or any
point East, tickets are furnished at The
time, and no misrepresentation made
The travelling community can always rely
upon the statements made by this com
pany, and the truth told always by it,
agents and representatives about low
rates, fast time, elegant coaches, beautifu
scenery, smooth track, magnificent through
Pullman Hotel, Drawing Room anc
Sleeping Cars, and of the best continuous
railway line on this Continent.
All letters promptly answered and in
formation given by addressing c. NJ
Clark, agent, General Office, 65 Clarl
street. depot corner Canal and Madison
streets, Chicago.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
Enanelled Pipe.

TRY THE, ENAMELIED PIPE. 1T WILL MOI
] Rust or crack and costs only tribe more than
common iron pipe. lie positively THE BEST thing
for water service pipe. have the exclusive agency
for Rock Island FRED HaSS.
Store in Star Block
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
THOMAS YATES.

is PREPARED To 10 PLUMBING IN ALL ITS
! branches. AFRO. ttas and Steam FITTING.
Call and have estimates made before orderingy your
work done by ether parties
THOMAS Al n.5. Levee. DRocA Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
CHAS. FIEBIG,

IS PREPAR ID To DO ALL KINDS OF LOG
Work: also TO repair Sewing Machines.
al kinds Of Safe Work . Speciality.
Shop on Market Square, west side, south Of tn
nj
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
DIR. BEALE'S.
GERMAN

will efectually
cure all diseases
arising from a
disordered liver
and stom a C b
such as Consti-
patatiOn, tlatu-.
lence. inward
piles, fullness of
the blood to the
head, acidity of
the ITO IN a C b i,
nausea, heart
burn, disgust for
go o d, fullness
n
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
=. nj. KELLER. M. ID.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Resiaencf cor.
, Orleans and Ohio streets next door TO kPh lei Z
Drug Store. Office over Bensel 4 Thomas Drug
tore, Market Square, Office hours 10 to II A. t.
Pm. T-14d&w1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
Orleans Street Livery.

HENRY LIVERY FEED. SALE AND
IA Boarding s able Parties and Funerals Spe
ciality. Orleans Street, between Buffalo and Ea-
gle. Charges reasonable. IL 15d1s
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
yEENEY. WILLIAM JACKSON
s|rEENEY & JACKSON

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNSELLoRs At LAW
~ Otiice-Cor. Eagle end Illinois streets, Re- Is
and, Illinois if-1S41y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
WATCH BUYERS ATTENTION


Watches to the su
periority OF the
Nickel Movement
Watches, made by
the Messrs. PoBEl
& CoTRvoIsTER, OF
Switzerland. Gents
and Ladies' sizes
in Stem aud Key
" indcrs.
Those Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapem'ts It's. Chro
nometer balance,
Ruby Pallet, TEN
pered and hard~-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
McELHERNE O'MARA

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
n and Solicitors in Chancery ONCE opposit.
Rock Island House, Rock Island, Ill. s-30dw1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26

Second Stree, Philadelphia, and can be purcha
of druggists. Price * cents per package.
For sale by Emil kGcher, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26

New RULING MACHINE at THE ARGUS
BINDERY. Paper ruled in any style or
any colored lines. Leave orders at THE
ARGUS COUNTING Rooms. opposite the
Post office. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
ASTHMA.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURERS
] and Proprietors of DR.. r. W. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the beet
asthma remedy yet discovered. IN SLANT RE
LIEF Is GUARANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE
REFUNDED. We put up the medicine in boxes of
three sizes which retail for IS cents 80 cents and
81 Persons renting retail price will have tho
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. post paid
Also samples sent free to any who desire. Prices
per doz. S1.75; $3.50 and 800; gross price, SIS
S36 ST.. ETHRIDGE, FULLER & CO.,
Rome. n Y.
For sale 10 Rock Island b. John Bengston, Bmi
Knhler. and K. Breuncrt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
pest In the world. The inventor has used thia
hair, and no injury to his health; proof that 1t is
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tlnts: remedies the ill effects of bad dyes leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied &C BACHELORS Wig Fac
tory, No. l6 Bond street, n. Y. Sold by all drug
gists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-26
NJ. STU RGEON. IUCIAN ADJ
STURGEON g. ADAMS.

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELoRs AT LAW
~ Office in Mitchell & Lynde's block, Rock Island
III. Have complete set # Houks + Abstracts o
Title I Lands in Rock Island County.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29
Joseph Beer

TIE Coz. NIEGISIA.-Sone rumofs
and specula,ions in relation to the pros
poets Of this mine not paying dividend
in October, have caused marked de-
cline in the price Of its stock. The fol
lowing from the editorial columns Of the
Virginia Chronicle Of last evening,
would seem to be direct and reliable in
formation in relation to the matter
The San Francisco papers have been
troubling themselves and their readers
for o number of days with their discus
sions on the assumed probability that
Consolidated Virginia would pass the
regular dividend for tho current month
The agitation has been q source OF
amusement to the bonanza kings. who
have never entertained the sI2htes'
purpose Of, as there has been no reason
for such lapse. But to set tho minds
OF all stockholders nj rest. We are IL
formed by Superintendent Fair that the
regular dividend for the current month
will be promptly paid. as will those for
an indefinite number of mouths t.
come"
A PROCLAMATION has been issued by
acting Governor Adams Offering one hun
dred dollars reward for the conviction OF
any person guilty of misdemeanor
under the State election act, and tw''
hundred dollars for the arrest and co"
viction of any person guilty of felony.
in violation of the said act. The pro
clamstiou sets forth that the above re-
wards will be paid until the aggregate.
amount reaches $4,000. By 'misde
mesnor" We suppose betting upon the
election is meant; ''felony" covers tn.
more serious accusations of bribery, per
Jury, double voting, and the like.
TIE DAY OF Yesterday
was Yom kippar. the Day of Atonement
among our Hebrew fellow citizens. and
WAS generally observed by Jewish ciii-
zens. The day commenced at sunse,
on Wednesday and ended at sunset yes
terdsy.
MouNrA1x NEws.-The approach of
Winter necessitates the curtailment
of operations up at Mackey Il Fairs
works in the mountains. Forty men
will be s.let out" to day, and in ten
days some my morc.-[Reno Jour
nal.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29
sllNaNG STOCK REPORT
Forenoon Board

ophir e,,~ 5,:i. Ices :sss, ios ''is' os Sd's'
Mexican la's y J. s:,'S Isl. los 2s7s. Cos Is
Gould and curry los lasz, 7oS ia, 5s l4ls
Pest ami Belcher eos iei
California 6DI (, LIS 6,r14 ,,-
ION Virxini:, lu.,s 49,, ms ~ o. s -. COOS
- b. rs ~ :, 10 Isi bj
Hale and Norcross ilas los, eos lVtt
Gown Point .,s llf4. Jss IL 2
yellow J;,c kct jas u, i,> "a
I'm rerisl .,iOS 81 4;s., 2as ~ i2s, lOsSs 81 4ac
Ee.,tuck loss ~: so, loOs IL $50, 'os liza
Nluha I.,> FL, .a,> I21
Eeichcr LIS .li,. I:,s :li:
Sierr;, Nevada .I,s l3... 2is> -
lycrnlan sos 50 =, It's IS, GOs IS 4. les a..
Iv,,i,.e 8. ~. i.5s I7:z. sOs ~. s.
Union Con 2Us ~ :. G5s i.1e, iI0> l.'.. -"ts
l21S, los i.as
Lady Bryan Us :. -, iuo- ''c
Julia us - fh.
Caledonia 2tis 10. 5es .!
Baltimore los
silver Hill los :: >, tsls 2, is So
Challenge E's q
Rock I>iaHd i,stS l.
New York Con 5Js .sc. JOS o., Tbs D. &c,
.n,> Sas.
American Flat stlS
Occidental lvs'> y,
WoodNille .9's IL ISIS
Lady Washington iao> ;
kossath S.p- l.:
Andos i:'ns
Niagara ,t,Os l5c
LeSiathan 5s> Soc
Prospect 5J'> s.
North Con Virginia '5's Ia, i5s IL.
Cromer Los -
Tahoe JOS s.-c
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

New York, September q. - The
statue of William II. Seward, recently
placed in Madison Square, was I'M
yelled yesterday.
Chicago, September 2s.-General
Sheridan arrived yesterday from Lar
amie.s He says Terry and Crooks
commands will be refitted as soon as
possible. and again take the field. 1t
is his intention to push the campaign
as far and as long AS possible, until
the first Of January if necessary.
San Francisco, September 2s.-The
Republican State Central Committee
has adopted the followings resolu-
ton
Resolved, That :he practice OF levy
ing assessments upon candidates Tor
office and upon persons in Office for
political purposes is condemned by
this committee, and that this COM
mittee confidently relies upon Repub-
IiCan citizens of this State TO furnish
by voluntary contributions such an
amount of money as shall be requi
site fer the honest and necessary eN
penSeS OF this campaign.
San Francisco. September 2S.-Con-
siderable speculation has been rife for
several days past regarding the Octo-
Der dividend of the Con Virginia. in
view of recent rumors concerning the
liability Of its being passed.. and that
the surplus on hand is not sufficient
in connection with the receipts of the
month to warrant declaring divi
s.end as usual. The managers OF the
mine here arc very reticent rs to their
intention, but i, is reported. on what
il believed good authority. that the
surplus is amply sufficient to pay
dividend as usual and carry over a
large balance to the next month.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

The Democracy IF Elko county have
been moving, and in so doing have
brought forth and put forth the fol-
towing ticket: State Senator, G. Cohn;
A~semblymen, J. McBurney. G. Girls
void and ]. b. TolIey; Sheriff, j. T..
Williams; County Clerk. S n Henley;
County Recorder, A. G. Dawley; Dis
{ let Attorney, H. C. Street; County
Commissioners, (long 'erm) G b. Abel.
(sho,t term> T. e. Hughes; County
Assessor. H. V. Mundel; County Sur
veyor. G. c. Tracy: Supt of Schools, s.
S. Sears; Administrator, j. X. Sale.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

"Tenbroeck made his four miles
at Louisville on Wednesday in the
unprecedented time of 7:l5%. Eel
lowcraft made it at Saratoga in I; 1914.
Lexington's famous time was 1:1994.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

J. Rowett, miner, stabbed Fl.
Green, anO,h her miner. At Eureka last
Monday night with n miners candle
stick. The wound inflicted was severe
enough (" cause Green to spit blood.
EOwet: WAS arr. sted.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

Tom Fitch addressed the biggest
Republican meeting Of the year at
Stockton on Wednesday evening. lie
discounts 'cm all.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

The attendance at the Centennla
neutrality-suspicious. Day - "a'
expected to reach a million.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

A cOior-d man was murdered ut
Louisville nn "Wednesday about dis
A Caucasia" har keeper did the shoot
ing.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

The charges against Anthony, Repnp-
lican candidate for Governor OF Kan
sas have been completely exploded.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

The Trout Creek murder case is I'M
dergoing trial at Nevada City, Cal.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

Spain is sending more troops for the
malaria OF Cuban jungles to feed on.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

Gen. Frisbie, Banker, at Vallejo, is
reported failed. Stocks.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29
After the Board.
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

oRx.BY norsE-sEoE.E n. FRYER, PRorkIEIon
LevisOu ID. u. Lasnler
James Cross r. n. Johnson
J. w. Esgart +. d. Ryan
j. Evans John Williams
Mrs. White John +. Boyd
Joseph Beer
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

Holland and Venezuela have set
tied their differences. What were
they:
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29
Evening Report

Jackson .;ss -.
Alps SJ> 1.c
leopard ls,> !. :.e5s l'a4. leo, II. laos l"',
!s'S iOl. los les ~, l'Vs 10.
Eure,is con it's Is
Meadow Valley US Csc
Raymond and Ely Is ,
Gen Thomas JOS
ella us So n,
Northern BeIle less :ea,l4. lOls c.,sss, los .
Manhattan In> IL, I2t,> l1554, ) : la,.s h5o
New Coso 5t> - :, iess 81, iVl> Us
Hu>>cy i,iSb> Sc, lJts S'c
Advance ltsl>
Mansfield liss De bRi
CoSo Con l;Jis TIC
Ophir as ..,i., - -
Poorman olts;> 9Nc, i;otS SIC
Con Virgins, eIt> Sitt. iiJ> DIS
yellow Jacket sos - :. .iS II! 80,
Mexican I.e> - :, iuUe MA, lous US io's
B.s, and i:clcher 10. iG,E, aes i6.g't.. 5s4.
.ioldcn Chariot :u> l. :. I.p> IL
t'hollar2Js 81, los 81
Confidence SUs Is /, ltsls IL.
Hale and Norcross Zoos ii bio, ios lo's
After the Eosrd.
Imperial 81 &c bid
Mexican III bid
Hale and NorcroSs l07! bid
Yellow Jacket Pa asked
Con Virginia 5i34 asked
0verman Isl. sold
Justice Isl sold
Caledonia 10 asked
Oplir So. bid
California 81 bid
Alpha Al bill
Bc!chcr II bid
Union Con Is bid
Sierra Nevada Il asked
Savage Is bid
Confidence Isl bid
Prospect sic sold
Yellow Jacket 2i5s bid
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

Vivian the funny man is travelling
in Eastern Nevada with panorama.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

The Cherokees and Choctaws protest
against the Sioux beine coionized IN the
Okalama territory.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

Silver 521a pence.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29

Lord Dufferin and party passed
through Reno, going East, on We'd
nesday morning. Will probably stop
a dav at Salt Lake.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29
FAMILY Market.

al order, will he promptly attended to by the
proprietors. Pork, Bologna and all kinds OF
Sansages kept constantly on hand and nsde to
order. .i,ll LOUIS MOuR co.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-29
LOUIS MonR 4 CO.. PRoPRIE1oR'

WYE ARE NOW PREPA RED TO
" furnish the best quality Of Meats, Head
Cheese. Sausage, Tripe and everything in our
line Our wagon will call at the residence OF
families and deliver whatever may be ordered
We keepR
, 1876-02-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Tho financial crisis Ia tho subject Of Tho ne1t
lecture ia the Sunday Course ut Mccormick
Hail. It will 10 delivered by Horace Whito,
ESQ.,, sunday afternoon 1t 8 ?. m. Admission,
10 consB.
Tho annual meeting Of tho Board Of Council
ORG OF the Chicago Hospital for Women and
Children will be held At the Hospital, cornor OF
Adams and paultna streets, Tomorrow 1t 1880.
Tho public arc invited at 2P. m.
A series OF grand concerts arc In preparation
to BIZ given undor tho direction OF Mr.. A. @.
CreaWo1d Ia aid Of tho Good Samaritan Home,
In character and variety theso concerts will OK
col any e7or before given In Chicago At an equal
price Of admission. In order that I'll may enjoy
these ontertalnments, tho admission price Is
fxoa az % cents. Full particulars will be giyen
In Sundays TRIBUNE
The members Of tho Parior Musical Bociety Of
Tho South Side will givo their Grit concort Mon
day ovenlng ut the Univeraity Plaoo Baptist
Clutch. Tho programme prosents somo novel
and pieAHing fcatnren.-ono. > grand italian
dramatic performance, Au extract Of opcrh by
=. W. Root The characters represented arc
The Princess. Mas Carrie Davenport Tho
Fairy. Misc Harrison The Prince, Dir. payton !;
and The RiudI, hlr. AloWade. This e1traya-
gauza, together With eorno huo soloe and tho
Blanoy Quarsette, offor pleaaing prospect for
IN eY0nlpG'a entertainment.
, 1876-02-25
THE COUNTY BUILDING.

Tho Grand Jury yesterday returned twenty
flvo trro bills.
Tho County Treasurer yesterday received tho
ftst insta'1ment Of collections frou, tho Town Of
schauuaburg, amounting to 81 500.
Commissioner Holden returned from st. Louis
ycetcrday, and earned h!s por diem by telling
everybody What he thought Of tho Dabcock
esial.
Colo aud Douglas, tbs divorce conspssasors,
failed to got bail yesterday, and, N conse-
queuce, continued to linges in tho jail. Ono Of
tho conditions OF tho granting OF q eupotcedeAs
IN tho!r Case By Judge DIokoy was, that when
they offered bond It should be approved By him,
ANOTHER ATTORNEY IN TROUBLE.
Justtca Meech waa around yesterday aud
lodged with tho Grand Jury complaint of a
very serious nature against IN attorney nAmed
0'Csllahan. Il appears that some time ago
O'callahan champloned tho cause Of woman
who sued tho city for damagos and obtained
Judgment. Tho story runs that tho city was on
tho cve OF taking m appoal Nlon O'Caahan
visited tho proper city authorities with tho nbces-
Bary papers and effected comprou,isn. It ts
now alleged that the papers wero q forgery. and,
beside that, perjury was connected thbrewtth,
ali Of WHICH Mr. 0'Cnllahau will doubtless bo
called On to explain. Ho heard Of tho COM
plaint somehow, during tie day, and late Ia Tho
afternoon came to tho building expecting to sco
tho Indictment, Which Was not ready.
, 1876-02-25

averyvhsro and sold them Ourselves. Please Het ~
much ~ you can, cause 80 want Bhoba and shhwlA and
things real bad Ieaso 10 aen Tho letter inst to NJ. for
no want to surprise Grandma and Aunt Ft!ssJ. They
don't know. Please excuse thla long letter and tho
mistakes. No moro at prestnl Your two ftlrHd1
truly, 1pn.Hr AND MAoa1x WOODS.
TIE nErLy,
which is probably atill oil filo in tho archives Of
tlIo t}orcrnor's office at Springfield. along with
tho letter 70 which II is an answer, Ia "a foItowB:
DEAR CHILDREN: The ona vho told you about tho
papcr.rag money" could not havs nnlersoo.l you,
or clio Joi dill mt understand him, for yon haYe
made mistake. lint think yoar aunt rAn explain
that 10 ron whom ron show her this. However. the
Governor IA very HIad that ron wanted to tieAr his
srerch, AMI he thinks that two stIs children who
kini md Industrious now will make gool ct1zcts
by and by. 30 ht aud Of two OF hin friends send
yon *0 hoping It may buy the shawl and ahota. and
that Jou will greatly enjoy them:
Il tB related, In The sAmpalRn life Of President
Frank Piorco written By his friend Nathaniel
Hawthorne. that on one occasion tho General
gave ceut to litt1o boy in order that he might
buy candy With 1t, which, to tho mind OF the
bioRlarhor, was an argument why bis friend
should be olccteA President Of tho United
States. It Is not unlikely that Nfr. Dowon has
writlen tliia pleasant chapter from the life Of
Gov. DsverIdgo for tho p,lrposo Of aiding lin
In securing his reconciliation L: tho ofico ile
now holds,
, 1876-02-25
THE CITY HALL.


Tho Special Committee On Insurance. Ia called
for Saturday It 2 p. M. In tic City Clerks
oiilce.
Tho Mayor returned yesterday morning and
occupied bis accustomed place in tho Ci.Y- Hall
during tho day.
Wator-rents yesterday were e1,970. and TO-
csipts from tha City Collector $3.50. Mike EYans
handed In $4,000.
Nike Evans gave Tho South Park Commission
e1a s25, 900 yesterday. His collections suouutsd
TO sl6, 600 yeatssday. No levioa.
Tho Board Of Pablo Works Issued yesterday
the following eelmatos To Fitzsimons l.
Connef. Fullerton avenue conduit contractors.
e6,0o3; to Gindela Bros, cut-atone work On tho
W. D, Pumping Works, s1,64b3 to J. d II. ],
Duffy. for improving Biue Island avenue, b.
tween Fifteenth aud Tnenty-aecond stssoss,
{2o33.
Tie building Inspectors yssterday examined
anunher Of churches On tho North Bdo. No
eerious defects nero observed. Tho record On
the bookR Of tho Building Inspector Ia regard
70 Butkss Hotel (which took fire yesterday
Faadn, "tron covering wanted in front Of rxnge,
wood e1poaad ovcE stean-boiler." II tho de-
fects found by BAileys men had been 1smedied,
tho i1a would not hays occurred, ~ tho blaze
started juss in front Of tbs 1angs In Tho Kitchen
The Bame delegation Of cltizens that waited
upon the board OF Public Works soma weeka ago
aud demanded v,Aduct o. their ssrser, csllod
again yesterdsy and asked that tho grade Of tho
approach 10 Mad0 With = riso OF foot In 46 And
not In 10 as tho Board bad intended. Tbs
aod cauae tho raising Of ss1eral buildings thst
- the pkaus now alAnd will not hsys to Be
raissd- II would incur additional expense Hhioh
ths Eoa1d does not uiah, aaa viii not ALLOW, un-
, 1876-02-25
A BOSTON BALL.

Tho Grent Phtlndclphtn Hop Neta
S2,000-.-A Dis&iuK Kttaahcd Crowd.
Spteta& Dsspateh to Ths chicago 1rtsune
DosToH. Mass, Fsb. 24.-1he Centennial Ball
In ths Music Hall tonight, given by tho Women's
Centcnnfal commiasion, wan a great financial,
aooial, and nrtintio SUCCESS Itnatted oyer o. o0Q
and drew out 3 crowd Of Boaton's beas people.
The display Of old and fancy dresses has mover
baen squA1ed. Tho hall WAS elegantly decorated.
and tho Germania Dand furnished It's best music,
Tho company began to arrive at ha!f-past 8,
the hour for tho ball to open, and at O'Clock
thoro uore hundreds present to witness
tho opentag qa.drills. The com
and, by 10 O'clock. tho floor and galleries woto
crowded. Mayor Cobb aud or Gov. CASTOR cana
early, and Boon after Gov. Rice, with Ills full
stan, took places on the platform. The company
included many Of tho most prominent citlzens,
Nhilo tho best aociety was fully represented.
The ladies' dEessen vern elegant In tho extreme,
,the old atylsa prodominating. Thoro were hun
drcds Of magnificent old-.iino costumes whicl,
were frat worn more than century ago. H.
doed tho majority Of the ladios' dresses, dia-
monds. and lacos wero helrlooms from former
generations. Tho party broke up at 3 O'Clock,
aud hundreda dancod tho last waltz.