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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1878-01-24
P0RTANT LETTER
From Distinguished Physician.

NO single disease has entailed more suffering has
" tened the breaking up Of the conEtimtion than
Caarrh The sense OF SMELL Of TASTE sight, OF hear
Ing. the human voice. tho mind, more and
times all yield 10 Its destructive influence The poison t
distributes throughout the system attacks vital
force and breaks the most robust Of constitutions
Ignored because but little understood by physi-
clans, mpotently assailed by quacks and charatans,
those suffering from II have little hope be relieved
OF IL THIS side OF the grave IL - tme then, that the
popular treatment o this terrible disease by remedies
within the reach Of all passed into hands at once
pefent and Trustworthy The and hitherto untred
nethod adopted by Dr. Sanford in the preparation Of
bis RADICAL CURE has won my hearty approval. be-
eye IL likely TO succeed when all the usual remedies
fa because strikes at the root OF the disease, viz.
the dc1ded blood. while ft heals the liberated
orane by direct application TO the nasal passages Its
action Ia based on certain fixed rules and unless the
vital forces are too far exhausted must in tine great
majority OF cases, effect a cure.
NonscoTT BLOCK, So. FRAM1xGH1M, Oct. i, is7i.
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SHORT LINE TO LAKES & NORTHWEST

S mer arrangement!
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NtaAAoms marker thus 40 are nag stations, and
trains viii stop when sEnaied to do 50.
W. w. PEABODY, Master Tmnsp.
W. g. EVANS, Agent az Jackson.
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GEETLEMEN.-we have sold sAxToKD's RADICAL
~ CURE for nearly one year, and can say candidly
that we never sold similar preparation that such
universal satisfaction We lave to learn the nrst
plalnt yet.
We are not in the habit Of recommending patent
medlcines but your preparation meets the wants OF
thousands and we think those afflicted should be
WINGED of It's great merit that their suffering viii be
relieved We have been in the drug business for the
past twelve years constantly and sold everything for
Catarrh but yours leads all the rest IL you proper
Very truly yours. s. ID. BALDWIN a CO.
wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs, Books and
Stationery, Washington, Ind, Feb. % lSaG.
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The importance Of the thorough use q
the medicine cannot be too strongly impress
ed on the patients. 1t will cure every time
when used as we direct. See Circulars
around each bottle
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Each package contains Dr. sanfords improved Inhal-
Ing Tube and full directions for in all cs. Price,
&lO For sale by all wholesale and retail druggists
and dealers throughout the United States and Canadas
WEEKS POTTER, General Agents and Wholesale
Druggists, Boston, Mass.
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Nervous Debility.

Vital Weakness or Depression, weak ox-
hausted feeling, no energy or courage; the re-
suit Of Mental overwork, Ind.scretion or Ex-
eesscs, or some drain upon the system Is always
cured by
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No. e.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-26
PLYMOUTH CHURCH PRAYER MEET
ING

In Mr.. Boecher's talk, which followed the dcvo-
tional EXERCISES at Plymouth Church last evening, he
said:-"No doubt there are many men of rude
lures, many rude characters, who, when they como
to have thoughts on ighcr plane than usual think
that they may be experiencing religion. There IS
great dcai," lie continued ''that 10 not religion;
great deal which may not DO all bad,
but which is certainly not religion" In
desultory manner Mr. Beecher thon spoke OF
the loss OF vital energy winch frequently resulted from
over exertion "ADout Tuesday last. " he said, "if
had kept Journal AS some people do, might havc
written, This morning tho Lord withdrew the light of
his countenance from me-. That reads SO pious, you
know. (LaugbteE) rhc fact was 1 had preached
very hard on sunday, and a reaction came
tuesday leaving almost tho depths OF despair"
Il long time ruI 1--WE ought 10 ind what It
Is that makes us feel so badly, and do something TO
correct the evil. Have we been proud selfish, rria.
ble united any aveidaDle sin? IL SO, should
repent and not carry with US constant sense vi sin.
fuiness. To be frettng and moaning about our vile
condition does not make us any better, nor does u
make God tnluk any better oil u.s.
one OF the brothors wished 10 know II religion
feeling, state oil tho mind, was IL obedience.
Tho pastor SAID this was question that would cover
too vide range to DC discussed al that meeting Ho
thought many people got their heads Sin n bag OF
wool" by trying TO 0mprchend the distinction be-
tween religion and morality Religion was tho right
ness Of mans life, which must show itself In his
character, In his care Tor his health and In a his
business relations, as well as IN his dovotlons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-26
AN ASTORIA FIRE.

DESTRUCTION OF LIFE AND PROPORTIONS
FIREMAN KILLED AND ANOTHER INJURED.
fire broke out yesterday morning In the upper
story OF Mr. Omstead Henry's residence at Fifteenth
avenue and Newtown road, Astoria, and the flames
spread rapidly that before assistance could be
dersd by the fremen the entire structure was de-
stroyed In the efforts to pull down central chin.
ncy, alter the flames had been subdued fireman
met death by being buried in the ruins Of the tall
ing chimney and another was severely bpt not fatally
injured.
The origin OF the fire. could not BIO clearly asccr-
tained but supposed to be the result OF detective
1ue. The house a substantial structure, three
stories high, and surfhounted by cupoa. While the
family were at breakfast Of the servants gave tho
alarm of re 1t was then ascerta,ned that the upper
portion OF the building was IN flames Mr. Henry,
the owner OF the house. 1t alleged. did not promptly
noiiy the Fire Department. and by the tine that jack
Grc engine companies Nos. l., and
4. and hose companies Nos. l, 4 and
reached the scene OF the con1agralion tho
flames had made such Roadway that very little
could be done toward saving the building MI. Henry
urged upon Engineer Casey. who charge OF the
Fire Department. to have the central chimney, which
centre OF the runs, removed, as II
looked too insecure to be permitted remain stand
ing. While n ladder being put in position Tor
TINS purpose the foreman of the Mohawk hose,
George Brown, took hold OF tho rope and ascended
the ladder, but had not reached half way
before the chimney seen 10 sway, and
Engineer. Casey shouted to bis men 70 fai
and held tho rungs, when ladder and chimney leI
with a crash, Mr.. Brown being fortunately precp-
tated distance from the falling deDris and escap
ing with few Internal injuries Charles Bennett at
the time ho heard Engineer Casoy's warning was
standing the ladder, and In his endeavors To
get away he into the very jaws OF death, and was
literally crushed to pieces by the falling chimney. HIS
mangied remains were removed alter much trouble
and were taken 10 his iahers residence, u CRUSHING
avenue and Henry street.
Coroner Daveran later in the day summoned jury
who viewed the body anu adjourned till Monday 10
evidence the Of death.
Mr.. Bennett was twenty-five years OF ago and re-
specially connected. His father is an ex-Commis.
sioner OF Pubic Works. cx-Aderman OF the Fourth
ward. aud Is ut present u school trustee.
The loss the building and furniture Is estimated
at So 0O0 Tho building is insured for So 900 in the
Bowery Fire Insurance Company, and the furniture
Is fully covered in the Citizens Insurance Company,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-26
SALE OF PICTURES.

There was good attendance and many buyers at tho
days sale yesterday afternoon of the pictures
at schenck's auction rooms. Mr.. Wheelrisht opened
the sale by buying tor S75 ''summer Afternoon"
example OF that soiid artist, Bruck Lajos Nh Bliss
paid 500 for Wyngaerdt's "lp The Woods" Mr.
Kellogg secured Vesters "Farm Scene Near
Amsterdam Tor SIS, and $l70 was gwen Tor
Pho Ricci's "Tho Lovers Dlspute' by Mr. Clapp.
A Lambinet, ''0n tho Tow Path, :" was Knocked down
for $500 Mr.. Kellogg gave $40 for Ing6mar's "Red
Riding Hood;, Mr.. Earle $3.50 Tor Van Severdonck's
Tine Sheeploid," and Mr.. Ladd $22b tor George IL.
Story's "Hvldng tho Fort" "lne introduction"
by Codlna Langin, was hen sold 10 Mr.. Earle Tor
$l45. Hanaelli's cnarming ''ILttie Ducks" went to
Mr.. Ho4son Tor $l75, anu Mr. Harris paid $50 Tor
For the "Pet Parrot by Accard, $3.50 was gwen,
and Schin tzbcrger's amusing "FrleudIy DisposcG''
brought $50 Eugene Veruookhoven's really hno
Seattle NJ Rest" sold TO Mr. Wagner Ior 1928.
sold TO Mr. Henderson for $565. Mr.. Wheeler gave
$425 Tor lie sIzo and charming Pieirasanta ''Rev.
ric;' littio David CUcl was knocked down
for $4S5; neat little William Hart brought S345
and Schopin's "Cornelia ana HcrJewes' $3.50 The
'Convalcscent,n ny Fines, cost ITS buyer $40, and
$l7u nue KcnseIt, ''Showcry Day at Lake George"
was bought by Mr. Henderson for $3.50; Leonard Gas
ser's Mapping Mas Knocked down AT $225 "rhe
Young Architect by Damsch roeder sold Tor $3.50 Mr..
"Russian Outpost; - Dc Garay's .'rne Bashui Maid"
went down AZ $3.50, and CcerI for $ll5 spas
toral Scene u Holland taken down at the bid OF
$500; Lork, "A Drop on the sly" ut $3.50, and
Howard Campon's excellent "Borders OF the Lepte,
Normandy" brought $685. Egulsquiza's ''the AL
Dum" cost It's purchaser Sl4o; LOUIS Robbie went
Tor $l35, Segoni Tor Sl05, Diaeusio Tor $llO and
charming little Petit "rhe Three Friends. !" tor $l40
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-26
NOTARY FEES.

United States District Attorney Stewart l. Wood.
ford the defendant yesterday IN an action brought
by James H. Fitch in the Harlem Civil Court. Mr..
Fitch, 1t seems, a clerk Mr. Woodiord's Office
and drew q salary from the government He also held
a commission as notary puoc, and in this capacity
nttested many legal documents for tho Office Alter
while be presented Mr.. woodord with a bill 1887 ISL
Tor the usual ices, which MIR. W0odiord decincd 10
provision for such an outlay and that Mr. Ftchs sal
airy Was intended to Include HIS services as notary.
Nr Fitch asserts on the contrary, that the have
no connection whatever Many notarics were pres.
ent In court and evinced lively interest IN the pro-
cecdinga justice McGown suggested that the proper
course Tor the plaintiff to present his claim direct
TO the authorities at Washington, which suggestion
was adopted and the matter was then dismissed.
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POLITICAL AND GENERAL.
,shington Post. Poor Bristow!

Washington Post Poor Bristow!
s'Put away his little corpus"
Augusta (iL) Chronicie.---"Any attompt by any man
to create sectional divisions ut this time regard
quackcry OF the worst sort"
Cincinnati Gazette I'VE mourn for tho fallen Toll
Sycamore OF tho Wabash (T ). of the W. and tor his
blasted lruit OF button balls"
pittsburs Gazeue.-"rildcn understands two things
about as we'll as any democrat We know o--tho
power OF organization and the buying value Of
money!"
Tho San francisco Chroncle declares that there
DO longer remporIzng with tho alien agtators who
"would speedily nauguratc In California reign Of
terror IN proud imitation Of Dantou and RoDespierre,
and sit IN the luxury OF pilage and blood"
Evansville QndJ naI:-'The reform OF tho
civil service Is necessarily slow work We believe
thoughtful men Will soon recognize the TACT that
new spirit has begun 10 ANIMATE tho public service,
and that the people have reason to feel satisfied with
the resulls so lar attained"
The presence OF the many negroes In Charleston
who have been thithcr by dreams of a happy mi
grafton to Liberia Is growing into grave OWL The
Ne,os asks what is to DO done, and makes inference
that the managers OF the scheme OF exodus base
swindlers
phia Balletin:-''We arc looking forward to
the tlmo when Senators of the United States Will
sdor that they discharged their duty to hcir
country until they have delivered at least ono rakng
speech against william the Conqueror Tor invading
England, and have Dreathod out their fury upon Saul
because he was afraid to face Goliah."
"a Liborian Emigrant," writing home, says:-"Go
where you may, as a race you must humble your
selves or be BUNDLED down TO the Lords conditions
before you shall bo delivered from the cruel hands Of
your opprossors." He qualities the emancipation as
"I advised and misusod, and says that in It's as.
sumption Of superiority the white race has the right
He paints gloomy picture OF tho prospect OF a re.
turn Africa, although he declares that a. some time
tho freedmen shall possess the fatherland He ac-
cents tho curse OF Ham as historical IL may DO
doubted whether tho letter quoted from Is genuine IL
bears marks the whto man intellect the bigot
sophistry, ard Is probably suppostitious document
dictated Tor political purpose. although Its present
effect may be beneficial IN staying the ungroundcd cx
element OF those who ycarn for "Aric's sunny foun-
tains.v
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-26

the urban aud rural mind. Petitions numbering
twenty were presented In NE Assemo'y .o.aay, from
ton oil the present law Fifteen or twenty petitions
also received from counties In the interior OF the
state, most Of them demonstrating against new Ex-
else law. but some of Them, from Oaelda county and
elsewhere, asking that the law be changed
OLD rAMMASy.
DIR. Hayes two bills to abolish Tammany have
created CONSERVATION, which Is not expressed IN
guardian OF New York city prominently connected
WIN tho committees Of the Assembly aairms that
these bills really mean business" Mr. Ned Kearney
anu Coroner Dick Flanagan arrived yesterday. and
took rooms at the Deavan House. which were
,hronged all last evening by rammany members ana
others anxious To be advised OF Mr. Kelly WISHES
DIsPossEssloS TENANTS.
Formerly q law relating to New York city allowed
the OF properly to 90 to any justice and apply
for warrant To disposses5 a tenant. Last year an
passed which compelled him to apply for
writ of dspossesson only TO the justice OF tne district
where the property Is situated To-day bill was IN.
troduced In the Assembly repeating the law OF last
year.
Mr. Fitzgerald mas iniro luced bill tor the sanitary
inspection schools New York CITY, IL sets apart
eight inspectors 10 be selected without extra salaries
inspectors OF tho Health Department, whose duty It
will be 70 inspect all the pubhc schools IN the
eight school districts OF the city, They are 10
ascertain the condition OF the school build
ings, their ventilation, sewerage, degrees OF
cleanliness, and whether there anything noxious
about them, and report the necessity tor any I'M
provements fhcy are to advise teachers ana Jan
itors OF their discoveries, ana recommend TO them
rules for preserving the health OF the scholars. Their
supervis on (sIco every Inspector is to be compe-
tent physiclan) Will extend 10 the scholars them
selves II being required by the bill that tho inspect
ors shall any OF contagious disease and
suspend from attendance at school any pupil SO
afflicted.
BUTTER CHEESE.
Some attempt 10 made IN bin introduced by Mr..
Sheldon to-day to relieve butter anu cheese caters
IRON fraud which 1t seems has long been perpetra-
ted upon them Mr. sheldon Is farmer and
Il cheese manufacturer, aud knows how II
is himself HIS bill proposes to mako punish
able offence the part oil dealers IN mIik or
selling butter cheese manufacturers skim milk,
milk without the stripping or mix IRON COW niteeh
days before three DAYS alter perturition IL Is an
effort repress the farming districts similar KIND
OF i'm position TO that perpetrated continually IN New
York by dealers Ia swIll milk.
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MIR. swrFT's CONTRACT.

Mr.. Francis Swift the olai contractor, who re-
Gently caused to be published an open letter rejecting
upon the action OF City Works Commissioner John W.
Flaherty In the matter Of the award Of contract
for removal OF dead animals from Brooklyn, yester-
day laid the matter before Mayor Howell Mr.. Sws
embodied the substance OF his lettor ~ tho
an affidavit, Is the first official formu-
lated testimony the subject that has yet reached
the Mayor. There were rumors current that Comnis-
soner Fianerty would DO suspended pending the IN
vcstisaton OF the affair by the Common Council, but
the official concerned has not been notified or any
such intention on the part OF the Mayor. Mr..
Flahcrty says he Is perfectly willing that tho
shall have the fullest investigation posi-
bile, and has not the slightest doubt
that his vindication will BIO thorough ana complete
The charge that he ever had any pccunary interest
In any granted by tho Boards OF Cty Works
Heath he said, was prepos tcrous The story Of
Mr. Swift was, he SAID, "a lie madc out OF Whole
cloth" He had never sent Patrick Hayes TO swim
in reference 10 securing the contract He said swift
before the Board ana read a statement showing
that he could not do tho work for less than ST. O0v
and then no reduced his bid to Sc, 000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-26
Is He AN AMERICAN?
Colon, Jan. 20, 1873.

Colon, JAM 20, 1919.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HRRALp:-
1t Is month, more or less, since Mr.. NJ. E.
Rodriguez has been put In dungeon and to-day he
came TO receive letter from the United States Con.
sui. think that our consuls have boen rather care.
less in this case, Tor Rodriguez wrote 10 Cardenas,
Matanzas ana Habana know him to bc,guiltless and
know, too that the volunteers used the Island
TO do as they please, without caring Tor anybody, or
TO what q fellow belongs
am American born 80 that ask or request 10
have justice done 70 my follow citizens. Otherw wise
we shall have To leave this country at once.
Mr. Rodriguez has resided In the United states Ina
or ten years. and the government ought look after
It's subjects little better, as hope our new Prcs-
trined with.
The members OF the Star of Cuba suppose will do
something Ter HIM now that he cannot or lie IL not
able 10 hop himself Yours, respectfully,
+. Il NJ
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contracts by wards so that any poor man can ZONE
In and bid Tor the work If he mas bat little capital
man who has two three horses and carts anu
nothing for them to do rather his horses idls
WI! be glad TO take the work OF removing tue ashes
a man viii think 81, 900 fair profit for his labor
Then We have many miles oil unpase cd streets wnicn
must also be kept free from ashes by tne ward con-
tract cleaner. Clean ashes and materials free from
garbage aud ofia may be used in hliny IN sunken
lots. Our proposals set forth as ioliows;.
street dirt in such localities az may DO designated.
shall be removed from the various streets, and may
be deposited low lots within tue city limits ana
all uer asnes street dirt refuse matter shall be
removed and deposited without the boundary ine OF
The CITY, In that way We avoid all offensive do.
posts In low lots, which has been source OF
vance III Now York. Our bids for street cleaning
have not been awarded as yet Tor the present year
hut the lowest bids for the entire work OF cleaning
the wards amount IN the aggregate to but $59, S03
md each bidder has deposited check tor tho faith
iui performance Of MS work The Board Of Commits
sioners OF City Works, however reserve the right 70
select any bd subject 10 the approval OF the Com
mon Council by atwo-thrds vote.
REMOVAL OF OFFAL.
"rhe contract Tor the removal oi dead mails night
sob and garbage let out last year, under compctt
ton, for $2z,75o THIS yoar the latter contract q
under cousideraon and has mol yet been perfected.
The amount will be- however, even less than was paid
in 1877. The people are crying Tor work. SO that the
poorer class Of Contractors eau utilize their labor
wealthy coatractor--a man with large capital and
many horses aud carts-wil not invest his money IN
contract unless h, can get large return Tor n,s ,n
..TLe system OF letting out the work by wards has
proved great saving TO Brooklyn. general super.
iutendent ofstreeis, who IS paid salary OF $1,000
per annum and three division inspectors, AT an az.
grcgats salary q $4,000 superntend the entire street
Secretary Northup said that thought that 5000 600
at the should DO sufficient to remove by wafer
transportation tho street swcepngs and ashes OF tho
cartugc the scows, 5000 600 for the removal In tho
tho balance Tor the other sections OF the
work and for profit II discrimination were used
great deal OF tho sweepngs could be utilized within
the city limits IN alipg IN sunkcn lots.
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THE SCUTTLED SCHOONER.

The case OF William May, tho COOK OF the scuttled
schooner L. Ii. Pray, was again before Unitod
Slatos Commissioner Belts yesterday. Police Ofnccr
Malone, OF the First precinct, testified that on
tho schooner Guide he ;ound augcr which fitted
eight auger holes on the Pray Mr. John f. Baxter, OF
tho Baxter Wrecking Company said that he saw
schooner floating IN the North River at about
tho 10th Of January, aud he aud Captain Tmins went
out TO her, had her pumped and ran her ashore. Wit
found that the name had boon scraped of, and
that the Custom House number was gone. Ho found
holes bored IN the SIDES OF the vessel aud also found
q large hole In tue middle OF tho deck Deputy
MARSHAL Je1reys testified that he had the Two
sch ooners dashed together below WeenawKen.
The further examination OF the adjourned
until " eanesday next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-26
CUTTING FREIGH is.

The New York merchants continue to be very much
excited the cutting OF ireights from Boston and
other Eastern ports to the West Tho differences IL
Is understood great that business here has
injured worry consderab bly, by the low rates East.
conference OF the freight agents OF the Erie, tho
Baltimore and Ohio, tho New York Central and the
Peunsy lyania railroads WAS heid yesterday to con-
sider what could be done TO remedy the trouble. No
decision arrived at, however. II IS hoped by the
Trunk limo managers here that the Grand Trunk
leople may be induced to raise their rates, out
surauces this effect have been received. Another
meeting Will De held todny when possibly some de-
c,sion may be arrived at Mean time tho merchants
shipping westward are very uneasy ut condition OF
affairs wncn makes them pay forty per cent moro
than their Eastern competitors