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The Rock Island Argus., 1878-09-10
woTEs HE,aE AND THERE.

The heavystmber forl V olks& Cos new
planning mill was received to-day, from j.
8. Keator &c Son, Moline.
The new cedar four cared barge al
rived this morning on the Steamer Jose
phine. The boat is a beauty and was
built at Burlington. Iowa. ~
Capt. w. II. Pierce, whose fufnitur
was damaged by Gre few days ago re
ceived $40 from Hayes & Cleveland to-day
in full for loss sustained. Prompt work.
Even Pecrians are occasionally gulled;
Vegiard, the dramatical fraud who played
the Dutch Recruit" 10 Rock Island last
spring, Is 10 Peoria now. We sympathize
with the citizens of that community.
The fashionable female shrieks loudly
when surprised BY the sight of beetle, ,un-
less the beetle happens to be gilded one,
with gold chain attached, when she uses
it as a breastpin. Caterpiller necklaces
may also become popular.
"A Boston girl tainted when attempt
ing to read aloud paragraph to the effect
that Beacons6eld had refused toaeCept the
decoration Of the garter Her delicate sus.
capabilities prevented her from uttering
the last word, -
-Signori Vaccarone, Costa, Nigra and
Brieschi, members of the Italian Alpine
Club, have succeeded in ascending Mont
Blanc from the Italian side, The feat has
often been attempted, but has never beer
accomplished before.
.-On Sunday evening j. A. Storm and
Miss Nellie Riley were made one by Rev
Father Mackin, of st. Joseph's church
The ceremony was entirely private ant
performed atsthe residence of the pastor
THE ARGUS extends congratulations.
We could give their names but viii
not this time for the sake of their fami
lies. And as they concluded to plead gull
to before Hayden, aud as Duane and Stew
agreed to divide with Ankrum and Tit
comb we will let it pass. Go outside mex
time; II wont 90. -e'.
| DO you call that clothes?" sait
sternly British customs official to tn
woman who had sworn there was moth
ing in her trunk but clothes for hersel
and husband, and as he spoke b
pointed to six bottles of brandy. Yes,
said she softly, those are bis night-caps.
i Water" waggishly SAID our profef
sor, whose nasal organ was Of delicat
carmiDe tint, is not vegetable. althoug
it leaves in the summer" mo" adde
the new smart boy, who came in thi
i term, land rum is not vegetable, q
though rum blossoms. Burlington Hasch
eye.
| Mars T,onaap Enno l. so In want z
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-09-10

New London, Conn, Is SO In want of
an opportunity for iub;laline, that they re-
Gently celebrated" the ninety seventh an
niversary of the massacre of Colonel Led
yard and the American troops at Fort Girls
void and the burning of New London by
British troops under Benedict Arnold,
September 6, 1871.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-09-10

FROM THE HON. TEuRLow WEED
INDoRsrNG DIR. RADwAY's R. r. R.
REMEDIES,
kvrKR USING THEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
NEW York, Jan. 4 1877.
DEAR SIR: Having for several years used your
medicines doubhngly at first, but after experienc-
ing their efficacy with full confidence, Il IL no less
pleasure than duty 20 Thankfully acknowle9Se
the advantage we have derived from them. Inc
pills resorted to as otter ss occasion
and always with the desired effect. Tne keAoy
Relief cannot be better described than II Dy lIs
maze We apply the lIniment frequently ana iree
''iruly yours. Isiened) THURLOW WEED.
DIR. RADWAY. -
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-09-10

UR. GILES, I.
l20 West Broadway, N. 7.
Trial size Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-09-10
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for nifty cents. There ig
not n remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other malariOus, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid, yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pills)sO quick rs RAdway's Ready Relief
Fifty cents per bottle.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
A BASKET OF CIGARS.

Before the bar ut tho Essex Market Police Court
yesterday stood George Burns Henry Mclaughlin,
Jsaac Rosenthai aud John X. Moses. These four
OF Lie on the Bowery by devot,ng part OF their
leisure occupation Of positively unlawful nature
At three O'Clock March III two OF them-B urns and
NcLaughlin--eame wandering along the Bowery IN an
aiuycss way with q basket suspended between thcm.
To the eye Of Oicer o'Leary pair OF youths with
bundle Of any kind supplies fooa ior suspcion espe-
Gully when they appear on his post Accordingly ne
was with violent desire To learn what
wortny couple were Transporting with much
noncnaiance In broad daylight. Messrs. Burns and
approached them and cssayed engage IN conversa-
oil d.vcrting character, with the intent oiturn-
ing o1cia interest other direction thpn that
which tho basket lay But ODicer O'Leary
to nnd that the wickerwork hamper was crammed
with cigars Tho two youths, WITH much INGENIOUS
ness declared that they themselves were the iepit-
mate propretors oil tho property, but Ohcer OLoary
WAS sceptca and conducted thc par To the Tenth
precinct station mouse. IL later In the evening
when officer Heron surprised Messrs. Moses i
Koscnthal IN possession OF various cigar boxes
and kindred effects at No. 81 Bowery OF
course the Two gentlemen were as positive about
their proprietary rights as tho other PAIR had Deen
yesterday arragnod IN company before Judge FlaIn-
mer. Mr. william sanger, who has a cigar factory at
No. 13g Bowery, appeared the owner OF the prop
erty HIS estaolishment was entered through a win
dow IN the side, winch had been broken open, and
IRON II the following property hat been carried
away :--Sx thousand cigars oil tho vaue OF SO four
silver Watches, worth $40; an iron sale, valued $40;
silver mounted revolver and gold tootDpicK, valued
The iour young were bcld by Judge FIammer
! for further EXAMINATION.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
TOMMY LYNCH DISCHARGED.

The case OF Tommy Lyncn, who was recently CON-
mitted TO the Bloomingda Insane Asylum, came up
yesterday before Judge Lawrence, IN Supreme Court,
Chambers, an application made by Henry G. Deni
son, his counsel, for his discharge. AS already
ported in the HERALD, II will he rcmemb bered that
after his commitment to tho insane asylum writ OF
habeas corpus was granted by Judge Donohue ON the
petition OF his father, aud the day the
writ traverse was filed denying that the prisoner
was insane. An issue having been thus raised
troversy to MT james II. Fay to determine whether
Mr. Lyncn was sane or not. Numerous medlcai cx-
perts subject OF insanity examined before
the referee, all oil whom subjected 10 rigid
animation by Mr. DcBison behalf oi the petitioner
The referee made his report yesterday, recommends
ing the discharge OF Mr.. Lynch buI Ia his report he
strongly recommends that Mr. Lynch ABSTAIN from
the use OF liquor, as might have tendency 10 cause
insanity account OF severe injury no received
the head In July last. Mr. Denisob, In presenting the
report oil the referee, stated tnat he did
not think necessary on his part 10 so
into any EXTENDED argument, inasmuch as the
referee had uily reported recommending ms clients
discharge but would venture to say that tho Court
dence producco before the referee as to the summary
asylums. Judge QUINN, VINO appeared upon the part
oil the wife, upon whose complaint Mr. Lyncn was
confined IN the asylum made no serious objection 10
MIR. Lynch's discnarge Judge Lawrence thcn stated
that Gothing was lett for Nun but discharge Mr..
LyDcb, an order TO which effect was at once gwen.
Mr. Lyncn was warmly congratulated ON the result by
a number OF his iriends who were present
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
UNNATURAL PARENTS.

For several months past the officers of the Society
for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Children have oeep
eudeavoring 70 obtain positive evidence against the
parents OF small children who for two years. have
paraded the downtown streets soliciting aims. The
names Of the children are Willie and Sarah Wilson,
aged six and eight years respectively On two or
throe the officers called their parents at
No. q West thirteenth street ana requested
them to take their children from tho street.
Each time the parents promised compliance
assuring officers that If the children went begging
they did 80 unknown them. The children, however
ntinued TO beg. They were always dressed IN rags,
both and sickIy. On tho
night OF the 9th inst Onlcers jenkins aud
Chisrdi followed them In a begging expedition from
Bleccker street TO Clinton place, The cnidren enter
ing nearly overy liquor saloon on the route Taking
them Iuto custody the officers question them
closely. and the boy admitted, though ne mad pre-
v.onsiy several times denied that his parents had
them out. Upon TINS the father and mother we're
arrested, und their trial took place yesterday
at the Court of Special Sessions. The father
night watchman, receiving $l4 per week
Pending the trial transpired that about ago
mad been arrested tor shocking deprnvity,
the House vi Refuge. Counsellor G:Oson who
prosecuted for the society, introduced evidence to
that the parents were sharneluily neglectu OF
their offspring.
The prisoners in their own defence denied sending
their children out to beg but the Court concluded
that they deserved severe punishment and sentenced
tho culpabie Tor months, ami the father Tor
three months
The children were committed TO tho custody OF the
CbariLy Commissioners.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
A FORSAKEN WIFE.

Mary l. Morris, small, meek looking young
woman, appeared in the Essex Market Police Court
yesterday to bring Crawford Lewis to justice. Some
time since her husband, who Is Crawiord's stepson,
went away, and before long she learned he had
married another woman. She applied to the courts
or redress but oil the delinquent could be
found none was accorded her. Alter prolonged
absence from the city the husband suddenly
TO the neghborhOod In which he had lived, and with
no little eirontery took apar proximity
TO those his abandoned vile She again sought the
courts, and warrant was ISSUED Morris appre-
hension. Armed with this various Essex Market
police officers havo gone In quest OF MIN only ~ meet
with dtsappontmcnt lie had disappeared again, and
no clow 10 hrs Whereabouts couid bo obtained. The
stepfather Of the absentee resides No. ~ Orchard
latter WAS hiding there; some one had seen nim go
the house, ana some one else had him come
out The identity 0i these witnesses II was difficult
10 establish but their Information had the effect ot
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
NINE. RAWLINGS TRUNK.

WHAT THE CUSTOM HOUSE OFFICIALS FOUND
IN IT-A BEwILDERINa AND COSTLY ARRAY
OF LADIES APPAREL.
Under direction Of Captain Bracket, special agent
OF tho Treasury Department. q seizure of some i'm
por,ance made yesterday. The goods seized were
found in the possession OF Mme Rawlings, a fashion
able dressmaker, doing business on Broadway. She
returned from Paris by the steamer Adratic which
arrived here on Monday, and, SO the Custom House
officials state paid duty to the amount o.
S6S on declarations made by her OF -dut
able goods contained In two medium sized
trunks. As the trunks being taken OFF
the dock Captain Brackett's officers made a seizure OF
them. mere glance al tner contents discovered
that they were liable for very much larger
amount than had been paid
WHAT A SEARCH REVEALED
At the Custom House Yesterday afternoon tho trunks
were overhauled and an appraisemcpt OF Their COM
tents was begun. IL Was marvellous to see what
small space occupied fnere were a great many fin
ished garments for under and over wear, both or
ladies' aud children rch Wrappers elegant SILK dresses
hne lace trimmings; dozens OF lovely little hate
OF the newest Paris iasniOns. decked with the
flowers and brightest spring coiors; silk quit
eral rolls piece goods silk and worstod elegant
antila, bead trimmings Tor SILK and velvet cIoaks.
LADIES' silk scarfs Jet ornaments dozens OF rolls of
ribbons buckles boxes OF rice powder and cosmetics
fancy memorandum books, handsome clocKworK SILK
stockings lew dozen pairs OF kid gloves some tor
toiseshell combs, ARTIFICIAL flowers, feather TRIM
mings framed photograph oil Pfus TX, roll Of black
silk band, with the words, "Mme. Rawlings, modes
and robes, New York." In eIlt letters; Yards
of Chantilly lace, and numerous other dainty
garments and trlnkets that 60 10 make up The
outfit Of fashionaDIy dressed women The value OF
the whole lot at French prices was roundy estimated
at between So 00O and SO, 500 This exclusive Of
the articles classed by the customs officers as per
sona cnects." The duty to which nearly all OF the
goods seized liable is said to be sixty per cent
II is stated that Captain Bracket had information OF
the amount OF property IN Nine. Rawlings possession
aud only awaited the termination Of the regular
officers before proceeding 10 act on II.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
A BAD BEGINNING.

Wnen the namc OF John Jefferson OConnor was
called by the Clerk OF tho Court Of Special Sessions
yesterday tho spectators stretched forward expecting
to prisoner OF some Importance and dignity to
match the high sounding title; but they were griev-
ously disappointed. Tho owner Of the name proved
10 be very small boy eight years Of age. He ad-
vanccd to the bar with fear and dread depicted
In his Juvenile lace Tho charge against hni
was pctit larceny, but II was evident that
the Court meant to deal lenlently with him.
Preparatory to rendering decision, however, one OF
the judges turned the trembing lad and in loud
voice ask led: :-"Were you ever arrested beoroY"
10 the astonishment OF all the youth replied that
he had been once before arrested.
'Was II Tor playing ball ~ continued tho Court
No, 81" piped the diminutivo prisoner; "t was
for bein toxicated but had drank notnin' at all. ;"
He sent TO the House OF Re uge.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
TRADE SALE oF DRUGS.

Frances stobIcr yesterday attempted the expert
Of auction sale of drugs, essential oils, gums,
spices, &c, alter the manner IN which such articles
auctioncd in London, but for some reason the
trade did take kindly to tho Innovation, and OF the
143 lots offered at upset price, only i've or six
were sold by Mr. Hoffman, the auctIonecr The sale
took pace in a loft at No 81 Cedar street. and whilc
the attendance largo the prices realized were not
calculated TO convince the gentleman VINO directed
the sale that future attempts IN the same direction
are likely 10 be crowned with success.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13

inaugurating system of surveillance on NO ~ Or
chard street, which was kept up partly Dy the ponce
and partly by Mary L. Morris. and her agents. Wniie
engaged in this work OF espionage the otner evening
Crawford Lewis emerged from the house, cuo IN hano
and. hurrying after the forsaken wile he
TO dash her brains out II sbe ever appeared ~ MS
house again. The young woman had another III her
company at The time and the pair yesterday recited
their grievances before Judge KIbreh and summoned
witnesses to attest the truth OF what they SAID Lewis
his part denied tho charge point blank. but the
Justice lined him $40 and put him under 5000 Dali 10
keep the pence. he search Morris Is TO be more
actively prosecuted.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13

rnas rented for $500 three years ago that
only brings now $500 Fort Greene houses
AS rule rents that figured at ST. 500 and 81, 500
years back now rate $500 and 5000 snow you see,
said he, f the depreciation Is to continue between
now ana the completion OF the bridge. and to be ac-
CELEBRATED by rapid transit in New York, why, the
prospect four years from now Tor those looking up
houses to rent win be splendid, as they may be able
to got them for next nothing - and sad sardonc
smile passed over the lace OF the agent
The leaven the real estate market as II relates to
uptown property IN New York Is beginning slowly TO
work with every prospect OF continuing SO 10 do
TIL rapid transit is an assured fact.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
MRS. PETER SENTENCED.

In tho Kings County H. ~ Court Of Sessions, be-
fore Judge Moore, yesterday, Mrs. Maria Pncr, who
is charged with robbing several dwelling houses in
this city and Brooklyn sentenced to the Penten
tiary Tor three years aud SIX months On hearing her
sentence Mrs. Pher icll IN lalnting NJ on the loor
She removed 10 the Judges room, where she re-
covered soon AFTER She was then removed TO tho
Raymond street JAIL WHERE later IN the day, sne at
temSGed TO commit suicide by swallowing quantity
Of Iaudanum An emctic was adm mustered and she
roc
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
THE RIGHT MEN.

NEW YORK, March IL, 1879.
To THE EDITOR OF rHE HERALD:-
An account published IN the HERALD OF this date
states that oncer Moyla the life OF Frederick
Schmidt the latter attempted to commit suicide
Yesterday by jumping into the East River. This is
not so, as the persons who rescued the browning
were Edward Mulcahy and Daniel Mulanc VINO rIokcd
their lives his Oficer Moylan did appear
un ll the rescue had been effected.
EDWARD MULCAHY. No l3l Cherry street,
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
WARDEN GUMS. FUNERAL.

The funeral OF John Quin, late Warden OF the CITY
Prison. Will take place this morning a eleven O'CLOCK
from st. Joseph's Church, Sixth avenue and WASH
inyt
The New York herald., 1878-03-13

BENroS-LopEH. this city, on March IL. by tho
Rev. j. A. Edmonds, at the house OF the BRIDES
uncle, Mr.. CHARLES W. BENTON to Miss LoTTIE "
LoDER, both of this city. No cards.
Sullivan county ana Maine papers please copy.
BRADFORD -HEPPRRD.-On February g. az ST..
Mary's Church, stoke Newington, London England,
HENRY BRADFORD, builder, OF Stoke Newington, to
MARTHA JAM. youngest daughter OF Captain John +.
Shepperd, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
BurLER-BAnY- On Thursday evening, at st. lena-
titus Protestant Episcopal Church, by the Rev. Dr.
Ever, Mr. AUGUSTINE +. BUTLER TO LINDA FRANCIS.
daughter of Captain II. X. Baby, all or this city.
San Francisco and Portland (Oregon) papers please
copy.
The New York herald., 1878-03-13
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED
MARRIED.

STRoUsE-LANDAUER. --AUGUsrus STRousE. of North
Carolina, to BERTHA LASDAuER, of New York. No
cards
The New York herald., 1878-03-13

RAPID TRANSIT FOR BROOKLYN.
Mayor Howell, OF Brooklyn, stated yesterday that
he would appoint commissioners soon to consider the
the construction OF elevated railroad IN that city,
as petitioned ior by a number OF citizens
The New York herald., 1878-03-13

vited attend MS funeral, from st. J0eepn's Church.
9th av aud Washington place, this Wednesday, a
eleven O'Clock
sKnnAcHKR.- Monday, March IL, 1878, MORRIS L.,
eldest and beloved son Of jacob ana Caroline SEQ
bachcr. aged ~ years and months.
Relatives and friends, also members OF the Tam,
many Hall General and District committees Of the
sixth Assembly district, are respectfully invited ID
attend the funeral, from the residence of the parents.
l55 clinton ST., Wednesday. morning. March 13 al
eleven O'Clock. Friends will please refrain from
sending flowers.
SnERK.-B. SnRRK OF Brooklyn, N ", March IL.
Funeral 10 take place the 18th inst, at eleveE
O'Clock A. NJ.
San Francisco and Chicago papers please copy.
sTGLoR.-On Monday morning, at 1920 MAGDAs
LENA SrGLoR, wIio OF Bandmastcr Stigor, Governorl
Island.
Tue relatives and friends OF tho family respects
FUZZY invited to attend the funeral. this afternoon.
March l3, at two O'CLOCK AZ Governors Island Boat
every hour.
sroBo.--On Sunday, March 10, OF inlammatisn Of
the brain, AGNES BAIRD, daughter o Robert and Mar
garct H. Stobo aged years and 10 months
The relatives and frends ot the famiy are invited
to attend tho funeral scvccs at the residence OF her
grandfather, Mr. John Baird, 324 Lexington av., on
Wednesday, 18Th inst, at ten O'Clock A. N. The 70.
mains will be taken TO Woodlawn by special tram.
VAN BLARooM.- Flatbush, on Tuesday morning,
| JULIA, daugntor of Andrew and the late Rachel ID
relatives and trends are invited to attend the u-
neral, residence, corner OF Ncwkirk and
Fatbush avs, Fatbush, on Friday, 10th insL at two
WARyrn.-March IL, 1873, at tho residence of her
son in law, Rev Alexander Mclean, Sing Sing n Y.
ANNE BLAcksrooK, widow OF nsham ii. Warner
| Funeral IRON the tabernacle Methodist Episcopal
| Chui ch 3lth ST. near 8th av., New YORK, on Thurs
day, 14th INST, ut haii-past three O'Clock Frlcndl
| are requested not to send nowera
| WAssuNG.-On onday March H. IDA, dau phter Of
Leonard and sophia Wassing, aged years, month
| and days.
| hsr parents, No. 1928 Broome st., on WednosdsyN
March IL. at one o'ceck r. NJ
, 1878-01-05
FROM Ae Daily Of Monday.
Happy Nrw YEAR No nanar "

FROM ne Daily Of Monday.
HAPPY NEW YEAR paper will
be issued from this Office tomorrow.
It will then be New Year, and like
others we wish to qnietly sit down
and mediate on the past, speculate
on the future. and form good reso-
lutions. To the average mortal O
retrospect of the dead year, like a
retrospect of his life in general,
brings little satisfaction grain of
pleasure and scruple of pain. OF
the many good resolutions formed
and hopes cherished at the advent
of the past year, how very few have
ended, in fruition. OF the many
poor inebriates who then dashed the
poisoned chalice from their lips. re-
solved thenceforward to live lives of
temperance and probity, how few
have kept their resolutions; of the
many old girls who cherished the
hope that the next year would find
them ''ih a cottage by the sea" en-
joying the tranquility of domestic
life, how few have realized their
dreams; of the many old hoys who
then sought their cheerless dens, re-
solved before the close of the year
to taste the comforts of home with
its blissful surroundings. how. many
have . home or anything else to
speak Of. Alas! the inebriate finds
hinself to-day as full of corn juice
as he was Q year ago; the old girl
still cherishes her delusive hopes:
and the old boy sits solitary and
alone, each resolved that the nsz'
year will find them differently con-
ditioned. How true the words ol
Pope
Man resolves and re-resolvcs ard dies the same.
Let this mot, however, deter any one
from forming good resolutions.
Even il broken they are preferable
to .ole 1t all, and give sort OF qul'
OF satisfaction.
PRoaRxss1Na.-Some people think
this city is not appreciating in value
For the benefit of such we will state
that two years ago 81. 600 were offer.
ed for q building and the lot on which
the builning stands 30x12O feet or
Front street; one year ago s.. 600 were
declined for the same property; this
merning an offer Of $1,000 was
made for the property,a and we canno'
yet say whether it will be excepted. =.
This 10 certainly fair increase II
value in little more than tive year,
time. We know of no other city II
which property has increased in rea
value at so rapid o rate during tn
! time.
, 1878-01-05
TOWN AND COUNTRY.


From Daily Of Saturday;
Died.
At her mothers residence in thl
city, Dec y, of didhtheria. Laura
Ella Dunfield, aged IA years, II
months, aad days.
This amiable andsattractive young
lady has been q member OF the
Methodist Episcopal church since
the 10 year of her age, and for . year
or more member of Mr.. D Horizons
Sunday school class at the Brown
Church. She was recently appoint
ed by Hon. Jos. Foster to the bene-
fits Of the free scholarship system in
the Territorial University, and was
making arrangements for a thorough
course of education, when stricken
down with disease and death. She
appeared during her illness anxious
to recover that she might devote her
life to the service of her Savior; but
assured her mother that she was not
afraid to die. Thus the loved and
shining ones of earth in common
with all others are called to pass
away. This doubly bereaved family
share in the sympathies of this
whole community. Con-.