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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19
ACTION ON A STOLEN BOND.

AOl 1OIN ON ~ 01O1LLN DOND.
An action possessing moro than ordinary
points Of interest capitalists and others occasionally
dealing in negotiable bonds was held yesterday in
Marine Court Part 2, before Judge Goepp. In 1860
Mr. Doves, merchant in this city, with Offices IN
Front street. the posscssor of several first mort
gage bonds of 900 each OF the Central Park North
and East River Railroad Company. In March Of that
year office broken and bonds OF various de-
nominations taken from his safe. To recover the
possession Of OF these for 1000 OF tho company
referred to was tho cause OF action No trace or tho
bond was found until tho month OF December, 1873,
when tho Express and Agency Company, Of London,
England tho bond TO thor agent in this city with
instructions to sell tho Meanwhile the original
number Of the bond, 504 had been altered TO 564 MS
also the coupons attached the bond The COM
pany presentation had paid one OF the
alleged coupons before the forgery detected.
The purchaser OF tho bond was Mr. Thomas Dusen-
berry ngainst whom the action brought by the
plaintiff, Doves, TO recover possession OF the bond
The question the GOOD faith or otherwise Of
the defendant when he made tho purchase On this
point the closest scrutiny between the real 564 bond
and the altered from 604 10 564 failed 10 1e-
tcct the alteration In the figures. Dr. Doremus was
present with magnifyng glass, which no subjected
the altered bond and the coupons and explained In q
scientific manner to the Court and jury the indications
OF the forgery Tho defendant proved that he bought
the bond in the ordinary OF business and WITH
out notice or knowledge OF any alteration In the num-
bers The Court held that the alteration was not so
apparent TO put bona de purchaser upon notices.
and that he who buys negotiable bond In overt
acquires good title, though the bond be stolen
and accordingly dismissed the complaint.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19
FIFTY-SEvENTH STREET COURT.
Before Judge Kibrc.h
AnREsTEp AT 4 WEDDING.

NiNEoIIU At a WEUDIktf.
Jucss Bicns arrested on "Wednesday night AZ his
sisters wedding charge OF stealing suit OF cloth
ing and a silver watch from Michael W. Tuomoy, son
OF Alderman ruomcy Tho prisoner has been Tor some
limo past working around tho Aldermans stables in
East fiftythird street Wishing attend his sister 3
wedding IN good form no stolc the properly named
He was arrested by Detective Lcvins or Nineteenth
precinct who traced " him also the theft Of $50 from
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19
PAYMENTS BY THE COMPTROLLER.

Comptroller Green paid yesterday 5000 IS to tho
commissioners engineers and employees Of the Depart
OF Docks
Tho Comptroller, having made arrangements for the
advancement Of money to pay tho aDorcrs OF the De-
partmcnt OF Parks, yesterday paid the men,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19
ACCIDENTS ON sHIPEoARD.

John Goss 'Iongshoreman, whiic Mt work on tho
main GAIT of the steamship Beneiactor, lying tho
OF Richard street. South Brooklyn, lost his bal
ance aud fell to tho deck. receiving fatal injuries.
William smith, aged forty years, Of No, 1855 WASH
ngton street. New York, struck by falling block
aud severely injured. The men were removed 10 tho
Long Island College Hospital
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19
srABDxD IN THE NECK.

young Tuomey about four months ago. Biens was
committed for trial In default OF 81 COO bail
STABBED IN THE NECK.
Joseph Fitzgibbons. OF No go East scventy-nith
street, who has been in prison since che LIST inst,
awaiting the result OF stab inflicted BY him on the
neck OF John Donovan, oil No. $50 Third avenue was
yesterday committed for trial NJ the General Sessions
In default OF $1,000 bail Donovan out Of danger OF
dvtD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19
Ex-sHERIFF BRENNANs SUIT.

FIX. Sherin Brcnnan's suit against the city TO
cover $4,000 fees for conveyance Of prisoners
during the first Of the year 1872
cudcd yesterday before Judge Van Hoescn, holding
trial term OF tho Court OF Common Pleas The counsel
having summed up the previous day all that
NAMED before giving the the jury the
Judges charge. Tho charge brief but clear and
pointed He said that the case, although presenting
many neutrality-suspicious. was not so complex as
sarily TO confuse tho minds Of the jury Tho only
question to be determined was whether Mr. Brennans
charges were and honest II the charges
correct then Mr. Brennan entitled to
Dict II, the CONTRARY his bilis were tainted with
fraud they illegal far as any excessive charges
false charges could DO proved 10 the satisfaction OF
the Jury good deal had been said about the OF
the Board OF Supervisors lie remarked that the audit
Of the Board OF Supervisors dnal lar related
the question whether the items OF the Shcrns bills
were county charges or not; but they had no power
to audit fraudulent bills, and II the jury thought
the bills dishonest this audit of the Board OF super
visors had nothing to do with IT, Tho Sheriff was
titled II II could DO made appear that his
reports the Secretary Of Stale correct; but II
the reports incorrect and the plaintiff knew them
10 DO incorrect be should not be allowed TO profit by
his own fraud The frauds Of Tweed, Sweeny and tho
other members OF the Ring had nothing 10 do with Mr.
Brennan; It was no evidence against him; his bill
should stand fall It's merits In conclusion,
Judge Van Hoesen stated that the jury might find for
lesser amount than the Gained II they thought
any portion OF the bill was excessive.
After absence OF about hour the jury returned
with verdict for $35,6l3 SO IN favor OF the city
Counsel for plaintiff moved for new trial, but Judge
Van Hoesen denied tho motion.
How arc you pleased with the vcrdict9' HERALD
reporter asked Mr.. Strahan.
II can't say that am pleased" said Mr.. strahan,
Struggling his shoulders but II does not very greatly
surprise me. considering the circumstances under
which the case brought to trial"
ITO what circumstances do you attribute tho
dict against your
1--WE are simply tho victims of tho reform move
mcnt."
ssWill You lot the matter rest herePu
mot at ALL We snail appeal the case and win finally
get verdict favor. There is no getting over the
nnality of tho audit of the Board OF Supervisors"
Taking tho verdict against ex- Sheriff Brennan
Just one the city will be entitled about
$l2, 00O for each quarter OF hts term In Office making
total claim Of $3.50 900 by the city against Mr.
Brennan for overcharges.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19

W. c. Sueden has been declared tho successful candL
date for the vacancy the Second Congressional dis
trict represented by Hon. John q. Schumacher.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19
TELEGRAPH PATENTS LITIGATION.

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suit in equity has been brought in the United
states Circuit Court by George Harrington aud Thomas
A. Edison against the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
Company and Jay Gould. Tho plaintiffs claim 10 hod
Tho title TO Edison's Inventions Of improvements in
chemical automatic telegraphy and duplex and quad
rup'ex biography Tho complaint sets forth that
Edison obtained great number Of patents his in
ventions and has applications pending for many more,
and that the parties associated with him have cx-
pended several hundred thousand dollars developing
these Inventions On December 30, 1874, as further
alleged IN the complaint, an agreement In writing was
entered INTO between J. Z. Reid ana John McAIanus,
acting In behalf Of the beneficial owners 81 tho nycn
IONS and Jay Could tho Of the Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Company whereby IL was declared
by Could Ruin and McNauus that they wonld
heartily cooperate IN placing the ownership Of tho
automatic system IN the Atlantic Pacific Iecrra M
Company. which increase lis capital nm,
$1,000 900 10 Slo 00o O0o and automatic interest,"
10 receive t4,O00.oC Of The additional stock
General Eckert was 20 nc tho president Mr. Edison The
electrician and Mr. ID g. Craig was TO orranszc the
news department. Mr. Harrington who held tho ttic
The patents ~ :rst ratified this bargain and on the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19
PURSUIT. OF A MURDERER.

STRANGE PERsIsTENcY OF friend OF THE
MURDERED MANTLE STORY or HIS WANDER
INGs AND sUrFERINas-A LONG SEARCH FL
NALLy REWARDED DESPERATE IN CUSTODY.
From the Reading pa Times, May III
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
Eaualizing the Boulties.

The Rock Island Union is seriously
worried because a Democratic house Of
representatives has passed an act equal
izing soldiers bounties so that all who
served in the federal army or navy shall
be served alike, and the editor of that
paper shows his opposition as follows:
From the Rock Island Union June 2fth.
The house of representatives has passed
a bill to pay every man who enlisted in the
army between April y. 1861. and May 9
1865, SS.33b per month as bounty for the
time he may have been in the service, not
including men who deserted, and deduct
ing any state or county bounty already
paid. The Democratic con
federates simply put this bill through thu
house for political effect. We
presume the senate will defeat this misera-
bic piece of party trickery. [
is merely a glazing and contemplate
scheme Of the Democracy to make politi
Cal capital and We spit upon it with dis
gust
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
Grantisn1 Under Another Name.

W. B. Mann, of Philadelphia, says the
success of Hayes was an administration
triumph, and was the result of the ANY
thing to- beat Blaine movement. The
result was achieved by treachery.
John Cochrane, Liberal, thinks the
nomination of Hayes was the result of a
combination between the Morton and
Cunkling wing of the administrator party;
it might be certainly inferred that it meant
continuance of the Grant regime. Be-
fore Gov. Hayes could induce the Liberals
to support him he would have to come on:
fat-footed and announce that he had
neither part nor parcel, sympathy or
utilization in or with Gen. Grants admins
tration. The Liberal movement meant re-
form, and what reform could be expected
from Grant or his tools, Morton and Conk-
ling?
1t is evident from Grants congratula
tory telegram to Hayes, and his serenade
speech, Monday evening, that he looks
upon the matter in the same light that
Cochrane does Hayes is stool pigeon, y
and if elected it will be the same ole
drunk. Peoria Democrat.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
From the N. 7. Sun. 23d.
THE wORKINGMEN FOR TILDEN
Thanking the Governor for Saving Free
Labor from Convict Competition.

A largely attended and enthusiast
meeting of delegates from ten trades
unions met last night at 1877 Bowery to
commend Gov. Tilden's action in vetoing
the late bill for employing convicts and
almshouse inmates. Resolutions were
passed to the effect that the governor had
favored workingmen in neutralizing the
competition of prisoners, and urging his
nomination for the presidency. A com
mittee of seven was appointed TO visit St.
Louis and present the resolutions to the
convention. The chair was empowered
also to appoint committee to join in the
reception of the French workingmen' S
societies. 1t was thought inadvisable to
assist in the reception of those appointed
by the French government, on the assump-
ton that they were expected to criticise
this country unfavorably on their return
and injure the working of Republican in
situations there in the eyes of the French
Mr.. Hugh Dalton, president Of the
Work. lgmen's Union, was in the chair
and the speakers were Dennis S. Griffin
j. Burns, Richard P. Powers, William
eastman, Thomas p Masterson, Johr
Quinn, and Richard Mathews.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
z cal Estate Transfers.

Ransom & Young to Frederick Waelling
lot s, in block l, in Ransom 4 Young
add. to Coal Valley, dated April 8, 1876,
for SIS.
Charles Moeller to Fred Heyberg, lot
in block 7, in Coal Valley, dated May 26,
1876, tor $225.
Rinker & Goodrich to Horace w Flower,
the NV of sec. II, township 16, range
w-Edeington-dated June /, 1876, tol
$l.S57.65.
Abram Rinker to same, part of the nv
/ of sec. 81, township l6, range 4 w-Buf
talo Prairie--dated June /. 1876, for 81,
204 80
Nelson and L. j Perry to Eunice L Mer
rill, lot in the W of the nw ! Of sec
II. township is, range l e-Hampton-
and part of lot IS, in sc ! of sec. Is, town
ship Is, range l e-Hampton-date(
March Is, 1869, for 81.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
DEATH ON THE RAIL.
A Woman Cut to Pieces on the Western
Union Road.

A woman named Calbert who had placed
herself on the track Of the Western Union
railroad at curve of the road between
Rapids City and Hampton and gone to
sleep was run over by the passenger train
due here at o'clock last evening and in-
stantly killed The conductor of the train,
Capt. Theodore G. Martindale, of.Racine,
informed us that he and w, b. Franklin,
Esq, assistant general superintendent of
the road, were in the baggage car as they
came around the curve, when there was
sudden and alarming signal to down
brakes" and they came down with a jerk
that nearly sent people off their seats. AT
once the Capt. put his head out of the
door and saw something Topping about
the ''pilot" and he said, to Mr.. Franklin,
I'VE must have ran Oh steer" By this
time Mr.. Franklin's head was out, and
pale as death, he said ut is woman!"
This was the work of less than minute
and the train had stopped. The mutilated
body of a woman was found on the track
under the train, The head was crushed,
the limbs nearly severed, the body olsen
boweed and its contents scattered along
the track. 1t was sickening sight.
Some empty mail canvas sacks were pro-
cured from the mail Car and, fastening
them together by the cord lacings al
the ends, litter was made upon which
the mutilated remains of the poor woman
were placed and taken to Hampton and
left for the authorities and her friends.
Her age is said to have been so years.
Prof. Gregory, of Moline, was on the
train and aided in securing the remains.
The woman's husband, John Calbert
was coal miner One OF her sons is sale
to be saloon keeper in Hampton. Hel
husband lay in the grass near where tn,
accident occurred, helplessly drunk, and i
is thought that the woman was also intoxi
Gated, las both had been drinking, in Rapid
City, during the day.
The engineer, Frank Bliss, one Of tn,
best aud most careful men on the road
says that they were coming around tn
curve at their usual speed, and that h,
saw the woman on the track short dis
lance ahead of him and whistled sharl
down and reversed his machine, but tn,
woman gave no heed to the alarm and i
was an impossibility to stop before running
over her.
A coroner's inquest was to be held b.
magistrate in Hampton to-day, and VI
doubt not that all connected with thu
road will be exhonerated from all blam
for this shocking affair.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
stop YOUR GRUMBLING j!

|. BAMBERGER, the Popular Ciothier, opp. the
Harper House, is the only man in town who never
complains Of dull times Why!
1st Because he is selling the Best Goods at
LOWEST PRICES.
Cd, Because he deals fair and honorable with
everybody!
Sd. Because he never misrepresents a piece of
goods, sand had rather lose the sale of it
4th. Because he never makes the People be-
lieve that he is selling Below Cost
9Th. Because he is always obligeing to his
Customers!
The above Reasons account for his success in
business. Call and examine for yourselves.
L BAMBERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
Personal.

VIM. II. Franklin Esq of Racine
assistant general superintendent of the
Western Union Railroad, was at the
Harper House last night, ana went up the
road to-day,
1t is expected that Judge Peasants will
be home to hear the petition of the Mercer
Co, R.R,i Go. rs. Dennis Warren. for con
demnation of land for right of way over
his farm,i in Black Hawk township,oD Mon
day,
Mr.. G. +. Gray left for ST. Louis, last
evening, where he goes to attend to some
business, and to complete his arrangement:
to take charge, with the rest of the firm, Of
the gas works, here on July lst
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24

If all the refuse and wasteage from city
and country houses, hotels. &c, could be
utilized somehow for fertillzing 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 anC
neutralize everything offensive in the ex
crement and refuse of the household
Valuable information about this system
may be obtained from the circulars of til,
Wakefield Earth Closet Co.. of sc De,
street, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24

Hope, LIKE AN ANCHOR. steadies
those who use tie means Providence has
placed in their way of guarding against
the coming of physical ills to which flesh
is heir The honest merchant insures
his stock of goods; the ship owner his
vessel and cargoes: the banker his treas
ures; whilst the mass of poor humanity
neglect to provide for the maintenance Of
health which out weighs all the treasures
of earth combined. To sustain a hungry
man We give him food, and to replace the
wasted tissues of the body by promoting
digestion and attending to natures re-
quiremeuts we advocate using the cele-
brate Home Stomach Bitters.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
TEENGIS DEEurTx-

depressed, irritable state of mind
a weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
no energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
biiitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERvSUS DEBILITY
finds a sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system, arrests discha -e dispels
the mental gloom and despondens. nu rejuye-
mates the entire system. 1t is perfectly harm.
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
OF five boxes and large e. vial of powder, which
is important In old serious eases; or 81 per single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, OF sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MnsHCINE Co.
No. sea BRoADwAY, n. Y.
See large advertisements
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
a Milk and Watsr Ticket.

From the " y, Herald.
If the southern leaders see victory in
Tilden they can and will nominate him.
If they have any doubt on that point they
will follow their instincts to the west, re-
new the alliance they formed on the infa-
ton issue, and give us ticket of about
the same political and mental calibre as
the milk and water nomination of Hayes
and Wheeler. With two such tickets OPP
posed the canvass will be as tranquil as a
Quaker meeting, and we can give our en-
thusiam to the centennial,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
Ready for the Flag

Some careless person let go" the hal
yaros on The ARGUS flag staff, on
Buford's Block, and it has been useless
for some time. To-day Mr.. p d. Drake
climbed to the top of that pole and inserted
new set of halyards, so that it is now
ready for the national colors on the nomi.
nation of the next president, at St. Louis
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
The St. Louis Convention.

All eyes are turned toward St. Louis for
ticket that will win. The total number
of votes in the convention will be 73S. The
Republicans admitted 2 delegates from
each of the territories and the District of
Columbia. What sense there can be in
permitting territories to have an oppor-
tunity to control nomination when they
have no vote in al election is not very APP
parent The Democratic convention will
admit delegates from states only-or per-
hapa from Colorado as that territory will
probably be admitted as a state at the
present session of congress, and will there
fore have Il vote in the election:
Whole number OF votes .73s
A majority is. ................. $40
TwO-thirds is ............. ..... .492
Gov. Tllden's friends claim that he will
have 1856 on the first ballot--or majority.
If this should prove true, and the odious
two thirds rule shall be insisted on, we
hope some Illinois delegate will read the
telegram from Judge Douglas to Gov.
Richardson, at the Cincinnati convention
in 1856, sent as soon as Mr.. Buchanan re.
ceiyed u majority.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24

MASONIC. Members of the order and
persons who have received invitations, can
procure tickets to The Masonic opening on
Thursday evening next Of A. j. Swan
son or Alex. Steel, or at the hall on the
evening of the entertainment. 2l-td.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24

For Catarrh, use Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil freely on the forehead and nose
externally, also inhale the strong odor of
the Magic Oil from a cloth. Mix the
Magic Oil with water and garele the
throat. Try this three times day for a
few days, it don't cost much A POM
inent person who has tiled this in very
aggravated case, says, within two weeks
every vestage OF catarrh had left me.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
LADIES thrnnghnnt the Amerlcan an

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haye testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni' $
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
wilderness. makes it dellcately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. 4. Pozzoni St.Louis, Mo-, and by f.
Breunert, Emil kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
FIRE EXPLOSIVES FORBIDDEN IN
THE CITY.
The Law to be Respected and Enforced

PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR.
MAYORS OFFICE,
Rock ISLAND, ILL, June, 23d, 1915
The attention of all concerned is called
to the very great danger that may occur to
property by the indiscriminate use OF ire
works and crackers on the coming Fourth
of July.
All persons are forbidden to use ex-
plosives of any kind in any but open and
we'll protected localities.
The firing of crackers and fire arms and
the bursting of any combustible compos:
ition in the public streets and alleys, and
in the vicinity of stables, frame rows, and
manufacturing buildings, is prohibited.
w. z. BUTLER, Mayor.
"a If. Union copy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-24
Mayor Buffers Proclamation.

All right-minded citizens will thank
Mayor Butler for his timely and correct
proclamation in relation to fire works
which appears in this paper. The pre-,
servatlon of the lives aud property of citi-
zens is Of vastly more Importance than the
ebullition of childish patriotism. 1t is
silly enough to celebrate the Fourth Of
July by noise-blowing brass horns, ring
ing bells, banging drums and gongs, and
getting foolish or fighting drunk, but
when to that is added lot Of idiots roam
| ing over town with explosives, soaring
horses and setting fire to the town the
nuisance becomes unbearable. If these
idiots want to make noise let them go GU
on the prairie or down to Sandy Ford anC
raise a little hell of their own where they
can not endanger the lives or property o.
innocent people. There are better way
to show our happiness because we are ;
free people than by powder and noise anC
setting towns on fire.
The dealers in explosives and the idiot
who buy them complain that it will take
good many policemen to enforce tina
proclamation. Very WELL Let the Mayo
appCinS them and see that his order
respected. The expense will be nothin
compared with the killing or manning G
one person by accident, or the loss tina
may occur by fire. People who will nc
aid in creating a strong sentiment in fave
of Mayor Buffers proclamation, and US
their best efforts to bring to punishmer
every violator of the law, have not the goo
of the city at heart. A few fines and fe
commitments to Jail will do the business.