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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
Ph1sicians diarnosa ailments sometima

Physicians diagnose ailments sometimes
by very trifing signs. So with character,
it is indicated by little moral straws. You
may also detect the good, shrewd sense of
people by noticing little facts about their
household If you see people use the
new toilet soap, B. T. Rabbits Toilet
Soap, you may pronounce them to be per-
sons of the greatest discernment. Why?
Because this soap has in it every requisite
of absolute excellence-purity, innocuous-
ness, delicacy OF favor, and feeling On
the skin like the breath of zephyr.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

A lady writes US: l suffered intensly
from an attack of pleurisy My rurse
obtained bottle of Renne's Pain-Kl ing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in thi e
hours | was entirely cured. | would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne's
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it in the house for use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
Report Of Rock Island Public Schools
for January, 1877.
Religious Notices..

The Rev. J. R. Sage, of the Univeralist
church, Mitchellville, Ia, will lecture in
Killers Hall, tomorrow at $3.50 P. NJ
Seats free All are invited.
Usual services at the Baptist church
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in the evening. The
meetings continue next week.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 80 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 1874 Bowery, N. Y.
This Truss and Supporter took the medal
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

MAGIC OF THE MOUTH-Odorifero
Sozodont renders the mouth enchanting.
Composed Of rare aGtiseptic herbs it i'm
parts wilderness to the teeth, delicious
fiower-like aroma to the breath, and pre-
serves intact, from youth to age, the teeth.
Spalding's Glue, handy, mends everything.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

Patrols of frst-class hotel justly Col
slider themselves entitled to comfortable
rooms, bountiful bill of fare. and cour-
teous treatment in the Office. All these,
combined with notable degree of ele-
gance throughout, are to be found at the
Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

Popular Illustrated book $3.50 pages on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooDi MARRIAGE!
Impedimeuts to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. post paid. for
SO cents, by DR.. z. WHITTIER, 6l7 St.
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, a peafect substitute for
Castoria Oil. 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms or
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it. 1t is certain,
it is speedy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

The love of humanity is the safeguard
of man and equity is the surest road to
happiness. Therefore, he who fails to
cultivate love of his fellows and aban-
dons the best route, is as imuch an object
of commiseration as he who is ignorant of
the virtues of B. T. Rabbits Best Soap.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
NERVOUS nERILrTr.

a depressed, irritable state OF nina.
q weak, nervous, exhausted feeling.
mo energy or animation: i eonfuse6
head, weak memory, often with de-
onftatfng, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
sndiscretions. This NERVOUS DERIITTy
nnds sovereign cure In HUMPHRIcYSs
AOmEOPATHIC SPECIFIC. No. 2s.
Ii tones up the system, arrests dIschA >ee dspels
the mental gloom and despondens. snu reiuye.
mates the entire system. It is perfectly harm
less and always Efficient g. Price IS, for package
OF nve boxes and a large 90 vial of powder. which
Is important IN old, serious cases or 81 per single
oo4' noid by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
On recelpt OF price. Address HUMPHREYS
sPEGlFlc HOMEOPATHIC MSsVCINR CO
No. 06S BRoADwAx, II. Y.
E-see large adyertisema
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all flesh, bone
and muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Linimentis for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
ROSSMAN'S CURE,

4 OSLtOSty CUFSU-alSO DilUQ anu DlGGUlliE,
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases OF the Skin, by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as a trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
ROssNIAN Il MCKINsTRY, Hudson, n, Y,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising Of Blood or any az
tectiOns of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty wears 57 J. j.
Davis(no deceasedl and you y ii be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN &
MCK1NSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayette, In
diana. Fuller & Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson u Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
John f. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents. 8 College Place N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

THE GRAND UNION HOTEL OF New
YORK opposite Grand Central Depot,
is one of the most popular Of tie New
York city first class hotels. 1t is so con-
veniently located to the Grand Central
Depot, that all expense Of carriage and
baggage expressage is saved its guests.
Persons contemplating visiting or passing
through New York, will do we'll to give
the Grand Union a trial. The Grand
Union supplies every advantage offorded
by a first class hotel, while the rates of
charges are moderate, being suited to the
stringency of the times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

CoUGHs.-A medicinal preparation in
the form Of lozenge is the most conye
nient. ''BrOlCn'S Bronchial IrocheS'
allay irritation which induces coughing,
giving relief in Bronchitis, Hoarsness, In
fluenza, Consumptive and Asthmatic com.
plants.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce. Manufactured by
Allarie. Woodward & Co., Peoria, ILL.,.
h-17mwf&wIu
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

The Victoria is the handsomest sell
feeding base burner for soft coal, making
the burning of soft coal as clean as hard
coal. Parties in want of the best stove call
and see it at David Don's. l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

H. Heitahrends, collector of Rock Island
township, has opened an Office in Hitler S
block, over American Express Office. The
taxes of 1876 are now due and he asks
all to come and pay. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

The Grand Central Hotel, New York,
will sustain its well-merited popularity, and
earn greater, by the sensible reduction Of
its rates from $500 to $3.50 and 800 per
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
PoZsoni's Chemical Hair Restorative IN

Pozsoni's Chemical Hair Restorative, to
preserve and beautify the human hair
What it will do: Prevents the hair falling
out, increases the growth and beauty Of
the hair, retains the hair in any desired
form, prevents the hair from turning
grey, prevents aud entirely eradicates
dandrutf, heals pimpes and keeps the
head delightfully."- cool. The hair becomes
rich, soft and glossy. Perfectly clean and
will not soil the hat, possesses an exquisite
fragrance and as dressing has no equal
Price SO cents and 81 per bottle, Sold by
all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer
IA. NJ. 30o above zero 70 M. 40o above zerc
GA M 81 Bpm $50
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

LYONS KATHAIRON makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, ard
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

Howes concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

New RULING MACHINE at THE ARGUS
BTNDERY. 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, 1877-02-03

The Democratic ward committees and
others will please meet for the transaction
of important business, Monday evening
February 5th, at Killers hail.
Nj. NJ CoRBETT, President
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its appliea-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

Them's our sentiments-our druggists
say that DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Cough or Cold is the speedy and certain
cure of the day, we know it's good.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

HARD Coal at Frazer's warehouse on
the levee.

Buy the Victoria self feeding base burn
er, acknowledged by all to be the best, at
David Don's, No. 1917 Ills. st. l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
CanlphOrinei

the most ehectual remedy sold, is q luxury to
e gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
10Y grease OF stain the most delicate fabric,
pheasant and refreshing odor IL will imme
relieve ana cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Eu race sore Throat, sprains and Bruises,
Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds'
sale by all Druggists, A ''NS'
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

We will give $500 to any one that will
produce a handsomers set of stove patterns
than the Victoria soft coal self feeding
stove at David Don's. 11-l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

Fluid Lightning is just the thing you
want
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
Saturday. February 9, 1877.
Railroad Time Table.
socx ISLAND q MrncER co. q. 3.

Leave Rock Island at 900 a m, and 400 p. m. Ar
irving 81 Cable at II 10 a. m, and 500 p. IN.
Leave Gable at $50 O. m, and 19:45 p. m. Arriving
at Rock Island at $40 q. m, and 800 p. m.
r. X. CABLE, General Manager.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

ANTHRACITE Coal, all sizes, the bright
est and cleanest in the market, for sale by
K. 6. Frazer. Call ana examine it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

Free of Charge. Your druggists will
refund your money if DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup does not give you satisfaction and
cure your cough,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-03
PEORIA 4 ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY.
CHICAGO, Roox ISLAND q PACIFIC 3. 3.

CONG EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At 8. 35 q. m. $50 p, IN. and 1000 p. m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
aoIEs WEST TRAINS LBAvRs
At 6:25 a. m. ; 9:65 q. m, and 900 p. m. Train
arrive from the east above.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-23
THE RICIiYOND POST OFpjrg

"a " Is. \
N"i' W. W. fofBES mas iHcn appointed
,in.tu,r.t,r "a pi,h,,,,I ~ Il, ,I,o ,,r
P'N''7''' :" NN"hohu' Va" w Pi"'t IA
Mis- LIZZIE VAN LEW who has long and
well filled the place. This removal was, in
our Judgment, u mistake. The appoint
mcuts and changes mad, by the President
have, with very few exceptions, met our
Hearty approyal, and We would have becn
Glad if W, could b,y, cordi,lly indorSed all
OF them. But ,hi. change. we tcpr, will,
meet the Instrumentation of n large majority
of the Republicans in tbi, section of the
country M least. Miss yAy LEW. i, * adj
mi,tcd. performed her duties we'll. There
ar, no CHARGES n,,nirs, he, of,iciol combine,
and her SERVICES IN IN, ,,uptry during the
war certainly entitled her to nuch consul
e,otiop, Tnti, ycrv r.ccntIv sbc had re,sor
4. -. IL. l., ,,, E.. , ~,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-23
I'm n HIrRR SrrrLr
INV tn F--,I the Basin Aroand the statue Of

Hsw Tn Feed the Basin Aroand the statue Of
The status OF Pesse being ervrts,i nj the foot
% tins WRIST frunt sf ths Capitol grounds Is in
,-sstsan md ready for unveilina ID is neers-
slry that water should hsw into the hasin
lrpand the p~dgstal. and petitions have been
ssihuittetf tn Water Registrar Lubey asking
that thr Patoniae water may he used for this
purpsss- When the last Is taken into consif-
sratisn that the water supply ou Capitol Hill
: sxrrvdingiy imited- and not likely to be
inrrr-sss,i this summer. il will readily be per-
eviye,i that tn use the Potomac water for this
Parp'ase would he perpetratinx great injustice
upSn the residents Of East Washington, for
thru the supply would beesme more rrtinced
than il = npw. The fountain in front Of and
p"rrioas I'd the Capitol baikling are furnished
with water from SPRINGS which eould be con-
inetrsi uithsut either trouble Ut expense To
tins BASIN This wonld give the water needed
md nat drtraet from the city supply The
WATER registrar IN replying to the petitioners
says tins sukgestiSn calls for four or six
siIIare inches of water to supply the number
ot lets or outlets surrounding the statue. This
quantity taken from three mains will reduce
very mnch the slrrady mraxrv pressure and
supply tn Capital Hill Insteasi of using Poto-
n'sr water at all for the purpose. he suggests
that tifS overflow from the spring fountain al the
misisile anil lower entrance to the west frunt Of
the Capitol he utilized.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-23

The good Deacon RICHARD SMITH SAYS he
has, and We are bound TO accept the good
Dcacons testimony as true. But after all the
attention that the SIm has paid to the editor Of
the Cincinnati Gaseits il is rather cruel TO
make the exposure. DhSA's course is now in
part accounted for. II is no doubt nominated
in the bond that he is to make II, much Of
hclLon earth rs he eau by SANDER and viifica-
ton. and such infamous attacks as win pierre
the heart and cmbittcr public aud private life.
But here IL what Deacon SMITH says in Mon
days Gdsriis:
How uncn do We have cause 10 remark that accI-
dput> m~'iDriu nc> AMI Calamiti,ss in OF
CFy,iun cycle Dnlya Few weeks lgu the world saw
the sad breaking down Of Charles A. lana under the
terror nf the d,abolicl compact, when he ShrJudsd
the sun office at halfmIs and began TO call rocks
and mountains To fill on aud hide him from thu devil
TO WHOM he had SID t, IN JTtn soul; and have
gn arcOunt OF similar breaking Down in
rs With tho wTetrhtd Dana, with this mhn-thc
thought pfthr compact he made and If the inevitable
approach of the time when hts soul viii bc seized
~ the buyer, took away all enjoyment " the tlLsS
wanted to pull down ruin his own brad and nil
Olrrs, aud ut hast Ia his desire rsaatps' from MaI
Kind aud rom the over pursuing heiId he wHntcd to
be- the state prison Here Il another wreck 0f
a life by the dabolca compact rid another warning
That even In ti.is Life the wIn sells his spul 10 the
devil shall not have enjoyment In the price, hut th
his inrment shan begin even WREN lac Thought he
would he revealing "a The wealth purchased The
truly good canmot but pity thes' wretchcd uen but
their terrible example must be- improved to warn
mankind ag',lnI the diaboliCz, compart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-23

thers'ts no restraint upon the means of re-
forn,. md thc pres;,l.pt m.x on 10 apx ex-
tent in his efforts no sec,,re sotixe,ctery mr.
sohnel ofthc service And no, only ,say DO
$50. but is HI tluty hound 10 prosecute his h.
bors to that end until IL he ACCOMPLISHED
II is his privilege to determine the ouslifi-
CATIONS of all persons received, and there Is
no one to question. He may ,ppoint whom
he plcases without reference TO their resi-
dence or citizenship. having recnri only 70
the fitness of the nrty So far FINN beipy
confined to localities with, tho mi
ted Suites, and holm, c,II.d nm,
to respect their ,,tious tc,,i,orioI
rights rs prescribed by Congress. he need
not even ipuui,e If ,,,l;,,,ts mn. citizens ,r
the United STATES: and he may ;mp,.e inst
such tests of character and cncrity M will
satisfy him in respect thereto. And he NAV
exact strict integrity IN ,crsnual rla,ions
the sam. 10 in ,f,,.;,I .,,,i,, "a =, ,,,.,,utv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-23

Wa the complainant. ss1 testified that while
m and ssrns companions Uerc sittiua On door
ssrrt No the rsrusr of Serorrf snd q. Sunday
sffrrnasu. MAJOR Hoxfortrs -erxant came along
With q child and Dig anil without any prov
sstisa whatever the scw jumpsst st him. and
vs.ni IN the curt. Major Huxford crus-
~s.unin-sf the witness ~ to whether he did
80 ssll th. s.-< 90 in-alt the servant hut only
reviewed answers tn the contrary. Lewis Jcn-
sinzS sas nj Fsriins csmpauipas on the
czssou. evrr,hsratrd his statement, and said
that M Sue csliesf the Ding. nor did any Of them
s,y anything to the girl. the little hoy or the
iexs
Hsnnsh blackboard. the eolore,l servant. q
c>-i-lS',kinx malatto, testified for the defcnse,
st.t the hays did call "Betssy' tths dog. }
They trsrsed il. and made fun Of witness aud
-Bss<vsr msme. Tho sisx just srsatchs-i him
The boys were making sli manner Of fun of
Irr. th~ child and the dog and making re-
MARKS shsut ell the pa.~crLby
Ntisr Huxfprt then mash. an elegant plea
in tavpr Of the dug HE did mt care ~ much
f',r il himself. hut was anxious it should live
6.r his rhilfs sikp. n was . SKYE and scotch
rrrrirr. and vas . grrlt pet Of the boys. II
sa> with him all the time; and followed him
eVeryvhcrr. n wiz . very quiet docile ami
rsi. and he h-.i never known il to snap at. or
bite sny s.e. even under great provoration
l.-strrs. anil had insaltei the girl. and tea,sd
rhr stss.. hut hs w1nte,t the court To its
'lissrrsisa in passing Judgment.
The Court rvptis1 TINT he vss obliged to dis
r-s~ al ths csss seroriing IN Law. He be-
lieve.l daxss had sonse rights hut they were not
sytensiv. under the srlinsnsn which he read.
ami - thrr- i much feeling in this city in
rEsrtf tn hytirophsbia he fett bound to issue
tbr urssal srtrr that N. dug he killed within
twenty -toar hours.
m appeal was noted. thus giving the I'M
dbrtunste animal q triff- longer lease on life.
'rre s--e exritrd great interest,". and while
every sn- admitted the business NJ the deci-
Sisa. ns ss- eyuld help hut symp.thizr with
the awnSr af the dog-a bright little boy Of
tnsr sammrrs, who played with his fathers
hard all during the hrprinx. utterly uncou-
ssipss 1T the ti.su sf bis precious pet. Even
the taart showed a disposition to SPARE il to
him. ami wnuld undoubtedly have done 50 hsd
il b-~u within thr law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-23
STREET AUTHORITARIAN
The csstrscts fsr s.ss.0o0 wsrh Not Yet
Aunrsf-d.

The awarding Of the contrasts fbr the i'm
prpyement IL the streets, under the bids
rryentiy received. has not yet been made by
the Commissioners The proposed repairs will
esvcr the se5ep8 appropriated by the last
cunxress fDr the District. Commissioner
Keteham says that M definite action has yet
bsrn rrached The bisfs have been carefully
sshrstnled. hut the award viii not be decided
upsn until sssne time during the present week,
and rhen mt until full and thorough consider
atisa Of the subIect. The Board Of Cssnmis-
ssansrs have. within the pust few days, accom-
prnirf by TIM engineer. Travelled ever the
strrsts they propsse improving and personally
surveyed their condition in order to obtain u
psrfrst knswIedpr Of their requirements and
what work saould be esntrarted for TO put
thsn in eumptrte repair. Aftrr this inspection
has been hnished AMI they have become
thoroughly eunversant with the bids as
sshssinied ss To art, undoubtedly the awards
Will be made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-23

Hon. GEORGE II. FENmI-r0S. nrrurdinr IN
the Cincinnati Enquirrr il thr Unif-d tstnrs
Senator from Ohio in place NJ STANLEY Mar
THEws. provided the Democrats -uecsrd IN sl.-
tanning control Of the neNi StHte Legislature.
That word provided" hRs everything IN do
with ii. The Democrats can't halr N win a.
Ccpt by disscnsions in the Republican uuilSS.
and We think Gov. TON YorSG knows Mln
he 10 talking about when he Mys tina thrrr
are not more than one Thousand Rrlmi,Iiruns
in the whole State who art dis4rrisf.d ind
that the talk about split IN tine lnrv r. all
nonsense.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-23

THERE Is n practical hcnrvolrnrr in frur
summer excursions fer the deserving F.n.
Now that the hot weather is approaching
can't fund he raised To give sick iniunts. all
ing and worn mothers, and the drcrtliit nR-d
some views Of Gods blcssinRs outside al fhr
alleys and sluns of our city. oth-r nitir-
have given such excursions with great hanrff1
to the recipients, and Washington should nG
he lnggard in this rcgurd. Two N fiIrrt
thousand dollars would defny the txrrn--s Of
half dozen or more excursions down ,thr
Potomac, which would cunftr inrAlrrlnhlr
benefit upon thousands who could hHv- M
other opportunity Of spending day outside al
the heated city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-23
Ay INSANE MINIS FREdK.
ne Undertakes to Run n Locomotive, and IL
Pitched into the River and Drowned.

BY Telegraph to the National Republican.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 22.-As an engine
belonging to the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore railroad was standing on tn,
tra''k on Washington avenue this Afternoon, au(
during the temporary absence Of the engineer
and fireman, an unknown man jumped upor
the river front. Two freight ears which wcr,
attached to the engine struck the bumpers II.
Washington street wharf with such force thu
the engine was thrown from the track and th'
ears ran into the river The stranger, VII.
wls cvidcutly insane was pitched into H.
water by the shock and drowned,