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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

The Davenport Academy of Science pro-
pose to give grand concert on the
23d in which the stars appear to be Sher-
wood, the great pianist, and Miss Tanning.
the notable soprano. Here is the pro-
gramme.
Bach-Grand. Organ Fantasia and Fugue,
minor, Carr for pianoforte, by Liszt).
Beethoven-Sonate op 31-No-3.
Allegro-Scherzo-Min Presto con fuoca
c1.- (a) Nocturne T Sharp, op Is
ohopih- (6) Grand Polonaise, Ab op So.
Blumenthal-Song, My Queen"
MISS zELINA FANNING.
Schubert-Moment Musicale, F minor, No2.
Schumann- Romance, F sharp, op 2S, No 2.
Mendelssohn-Song without words, minor
No 10.
Liszt-WaldesrA uschen-Concerto Etude.
Rubenstein-Serenade. D minor, op 90.
Dupont-Toccato de concerto, op Sc.
Farmer-Ballad-'I'l follow. Thee"
MISS ZELINA FANNING.
| Liszt-Faust Waltz (de'l operade Gounod
Chopin-Ballade-A6 op A.
| Grieg-Wedding March (Norwegian Bridal Part
passing by), OPP 10, No. ?.
Liszt-Wagner Tannhausser March.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Safety, efficiency and reliability are the
three cardinal virtues of remedy, wheth-
err in the hands of physician or in those
Of the people at large. For the cure of all
maIarial or miasmatic diseases, such as
Ckils and Fever, or Intermittent Fever,
Dumb Chills and Chronic Enlargement OF
the Spleen. we have such remedy in DIR.
F. Wnhoft's Anti-Perodic or Fever and
Ague Tonic, the composition of which has
been published by its proprietors, Vince
lock, Finley & Co, of New Orleans aud is
approved by the medical profession, and
for sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Says the St. Louis Times Journal:
"That Dubuque Herald report is quite q
mistake. Diamond 10, the famous Upper
Mississippian, has not bought four or any
other number of steamers to run between
St. Louis and st. Paul. He is rich man
can give good check on demand for
enough to buy dozen suitable St. Paul
packets, but business SO far won't justify
the expenditure minated. AS for his
reported purchase of the Kountz wharf,
that is a!so not So We haven't heard
anybody say that Commodore Koun:z
wishes to sell it. "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
m. HUNTER.

The special treatment of Disease of the
Organs Of Respiration-embracing the
Head, Throat, and Lungs, has been prnc'
tioea by. DR.. ROBERT HUNTER for nearly
thirty years. His system consists of the
inhalation of remedies directly into the
Lungs and Air-passes, combined with
such tonic and Alternative treatment as the
complications of the case may require, and
is unquestionably the most thorough course
of Local and Constitutional medication ever
applied to the cure of these diseases. Its
success is attested by thousands. His office
is at 103 State street-cor. Of Washington
Chicago, where he can be seen or ad
dressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

DTAMeNp. -1he cost il the worldl
so acknowled by all who have tried EEoRY' S
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARBh RE1EDY. 1t gives Immediate
relief, ssd few, bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAaoND
(tTade mark as there are worthless imita-
tions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. F. EvoRY & CO.,
90 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. q. Box
5000, New York City. Sold by all Drug
gists. 80 cents a Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
BODY Recovered.

The body of William Stahmer, who was
drowned May 18th or l4th, about mid
night, near Lake Pepin, by falling overheard
from the Lbble C9nger, was recovered
yesterday near Bellevue, and sent by cx-
press to Davenport, by way of this city.
Deceased was a single man and has q
mother and other relatives living in Da-
venport. He was single man, worth
some $4,000 or $1,000, and was a deck
hand on the Lbbie Conger. The manner
Of his drowning is not definitely known,
but he is supposed to have fallen over
board His funeral occurred this after
noon in Davenport, aud was attended by
the relatives aud friends of the deceased.
The body was in high state Of decompo-
sition. the features being unacceptable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

It is wonderful how silent man can be
when be knows his cause is just and how
boisterous he becomes when he knoWns he
is in the wrong. This is the secret of the
noise made by such nationals as Kramer
and Ransom in the board Of supervisors.
When either attempts to talk he makes
more sound to the square inch than
all the rest of the board put together.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
POSITIVE WOMEN.

With strong convictions for the trueEand the RICH
in all matters pertaining to their family affairs,
those who are much in demand-women of indo
aitRhle wills and love for the best and most sensi
Die Interests of their families, women who, know.
ing they have sound Judgment and capacity for in
tellectual force, never swerve from the exercise Of
duty, regardless of the opinions OF others. She
sees her daughter sister, with languid eyes, loss
OF color to the cheeks lost appetite, disturbed
SAUNDERS, feeble totterlng gait, and complaining
of headache, palpitaton and general indisposition
With keen intellect she soon aEeertains the cause
OF all these female troubles, and at once sends fol
DR.. Dromgoole's English Female Bitters, which she
knows viii effect cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Justices Court-.Before .Justice IT,

Justices Court-~Befors Justice Hayden
James Jackson, the fellow who was ar
rested ~ Officer Metsch, on Friday last
on suspicion of being one of the Trouble
burglars, was brought before Justice Hay.
den this morning, and was held in the sum
OF $500 for larceny. No one seemed anx-
ious to go on his bond, and he went tc
Jail.
John Porter appeared and plead guilty
to being little off, and was fined S.
and costs. No money; bounced.
Edward Kile, Davenporter, was ar
rested by Officer Brennan, last night, on
suspicion of being one OF the Trouble bur
glars. This morning Justice Hayden
failed to see evidence sufficient to hold
the prisoner, and be was discharged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Do You Shakae

Throw aside your qHinine, it effects your head toe
much, and cannot be retained by delicate stom
ach. Discard your pills, they are too drastic and
pull DOWN your system instead Of building UP bal
nently CT all forms of chills and fever periodical
headache, neuralgia, dumb ague, etc It produces
no unpleasant feelings about the head. it requires
no other medicine, as it performs all that is neces
sarF TO De done Ia the permanent cure of chils and
fever, and ali malarious diseases. Chronic cases
are cured at once,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YORK. -One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the stringeDey of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter Of the Hotel, your baggage
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
An Age of Competition

In this day of the world competition is
active in the extreme. But in the long
run it's the best which wins the prize Of
public preference in spite Of all the de-
ceits used to bolster up weak articles.
For this reason Dooley's Yeast Powder is
recognized as the highest possible achieve
ment in Baking Powder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Little does much good, much does no
harm, is true of Devines' Pitch Lozenge IN
curing colds, coughs. hooping'coughs and
consumption. Try it reader. 1t acts
slow but sure, it's balsams 60 to the right
spot, Sold by all druggists and store
KEEPERS. For sale by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Is generally difficult to cure if you lead closely
confined life. You have resorted TO pills, but they
are too strong and sickeDiug TO take all the time
The best informed people ncw use Saline purga-
tive which is mild, cooling and pleasant, and far
preferable to pills, and one that acts promptly and
,fectuRlly and free from pain. That remedy is
Bailey's Saline Aperient. 1t eparkles and foams
just like glass of soda water, is as pleasant is
cooling in summer, and relieves habitual censtipa-
ton, cures sick headache, sour stomach. heart
burn, etc., and for dyspeptics it has n superior
Only 80 cents for bottles containing 20 doses
hich places i in reach OF the mechanic and labor
ing man
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
2 Chance for Work

By notice elsewhere it will be seen that
quarrymen are wanted at Joliet. This il
an opportunity for good men to secure
steady work during the season. The firm
of Sanger Il Moody are furnishing stone
for the Island, and will give good workmen
steady employment,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Cunsurango.

No use OF having the chilIs, 10 use Of
headache ,or any Of the ills that come from
disordered or inactive liver. One bot,
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person. Try it and be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Grand Ball.

The sixth grand annual bali of the Rock
Island fire department will occur on
Thursday evening May %, at TurnerHall.
The tickets have been placed at $l.0O and
John Bleuer's full orchestra engaged to
furnish the music. Tickets can be had of
any OF the committee. 20 DIT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

LosT-Any person having found large
size black leather valise, used as sample
case. at their place of business, left with
them the 18th or 18th inst, will be suita
BILE rewarded by leaving it at the Office of
this paper. Address of owner in ontside
pocket of valise. l9-d3t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Ruck,en.a arniea salrs

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, let.
ter, Chapped Hands, ChiIblains, Corns
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded.
Price 20 Cents per box. For sale bv C
SPEmEI., Rock Island, ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
a GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors aad in
dscretions of youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss OF manhood, &c, will send a recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
@c4d gelt addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. IsM4s Sis,ion ., Eeg York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Summer Suits.

]. T. Dixon, the popular cutter and
filter, has large stock of suitings of new
patterns and elegant styles to which he
invites the attention of the public Price
low aud satisfaction guaranteed. Examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

I....-- . -,...-.i,.-e %4jda, Sae pages, Gle %
.;na gilt 3iG;it;sI, ~ eeuts, saii;3 IN paper
co> g,s, % cts. Manhood, 70 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 3 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
CIT st. Charles Street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade Of
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Tax Nouice.

Respectfully call the attention Of tax pay
ers that the sale for tax of 1878 will com
mence at ten clock in the forenoon of Mon
day, June 9th. There being but a short
time in which TIC pay taxes before the sale,
my Office will be open from seven to nine
o'clock 10 the evening. Office in the court
house.
5-20d&wtf s. r. PORTER, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
e Card co the Public.
The WGataer--To-Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day az in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. n. 7so above zero 12P.H sSo above zero
ga NJ. Sc a. PsSSo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Pozzonl's Meaicated Complexion Pow
6Hrs

For infants toilet it is an indispensable
article, healing all excavations immediate
ly. Mothers should use it freely on the
little ones. 1t is perfectly harmless. For
sale by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

National Yeast was first manufactured
nearly ten years ago, and to-day IS the
best made. Ask your grocer for 1t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

There is nothing more narrowing to the
sympathetic mind than to hear a crying
baby. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup will give
instant relief to the little sufferer. For
sale at all Drug Stores.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Nothing removes an Incipient Cold more
quickly and pleasantly than reliable
cathartic medicine, such as that old and
tried remedy. DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills.
used by thousands of families throughout
the land. Price only % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Ouarrymen Wanted,

At the Sanger Quarries, Joliet, Illinois
IS good quarrymen; wages 81 so per day
board $14 per month.
SANGER & MOODY,
d20-Iw Projectors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Groceries delivered free of charge to any
part of Rock Island, by Ii. W. Il y. W.
Kirker, Davenport, Iowa. l6d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
ELECTRIC BELTS.

4 sure cure for nervous debility, premature de.
aay, exhaustion, etc The only reliable cure.
Circulars mailed free. Address J. K. REEVES,
As Chatham Street, New YORK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Read the Advertisement

or DR.. McAdee, the celebrated specialist in thu
paper who offers to pay 800 forfeit for any cas-
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Printing. Binding and Blank,Book work
specialties at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction gIersntaad If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic, it restores the
appetite and is pleasant, safe and efficient.
G. Tegeler & Co., wholesale agents. Rock
Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
Remeubeg

that TWENTY-FIVE cents viii buy 6
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, at d.,
G. Mills. dry goods. emporium. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
p5 cEN9SI

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at Nj. g. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Strong Testimony from lion. George Starr
as to the Power Of Railways Ready Re-
lief in case of Sciatic Rheumatism.
No. 3 VAN NESS PLACE, New York.

NO. VAN NESS PLACK, New i ork.
. DIR. RAILWAY: With me- your Relief has worked
wonders. For the last three years have had fire
Quent and severe attacks of scatica, sometimes ex
tending from the lumbar regions to my ankles anC
at times in both lower limbs.
During the time have been afflicted have trlet
almost all the remedies recommended by wise mel
and fools, hoping to find relief, but all proved 10 d.
failures. -,
outward applications OF liniments, too numerous
to mention, and prescriptions OF the most emlneh
nhvpIcians, all OF which failed to give me relief
Last September, at the urgent request OF FRIEND
(who had been afflicted as myself. was induced e
try your remedy. was then suffering feartuilI
with one Of my old turns. To my surprise and de
light the first application gave me case after pa
thing and rubbing the parts affected, leaving th'
limb in warm glow, created by the Relief; In 4
short time the pain passed entirely away, altnaugL
l have slight periodical attacks approaching
change of weather. / know now how to care my
self and feel quite master OF the situation. RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF is my friend. neve
travel without a bottle in my valise. ,,,,r,
Yours truly, GEO STAhh.
RHEUMATISM,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Heavy linen for underwear, gauze under.
wear, cotton underwear. just received by
MITCHELL & PARSONS,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Life for the Hair
AtsBrunart's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

vital weakness or depression
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or coUr-
age; the result of mental oVeF.work,
EnGcscFefions or excuses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. rs
- tones UP and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency, imparts
strength and energy,-st6ps the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. Sold by dealers. Price, $500 per
single vial, or $500 per package Of five yials
and $500 vial of powder. S0nt by mail on
receipt of price. Address EsETsspsSaEYs
Es0M Eoi' CsEEC EsEEskCsSE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, n. I.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

Linen collars, ruches, veilines, lace top
Lise gloves, silk gloves, lace mits, Just
opened by MITCHELL u PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
OVARIAN TUMOR +!
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
BY DIR. Railways Remedies.
DR.. RADwAY & CO., 81 Warren ST., New York
DIR. .RaGwav'm
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless elegantly cUatcd with sweet
gum, large, regulate, purify cleanse, and strength
Gu Railways pills, for the OF all disorders Of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, HeedRche, Constipation, Costve-
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Bllousness Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
Derangements of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
10 effect positive cure Purely Vegetable, con-
aiming no mercury, minerals or deleterious druge
~ Observe the following symptoms Resulting
from disorders Of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fulness of the Blood
n the Head. Acidity OF the Stomach, Nausea,
deartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullness Of Weight
an the stomach Sour Erupuons, Sinking or Flutter-
tngs IN the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
heae, hurried and Dificult Breathing, Flutterfnps
~ tne heart, Choking or Sufocatfng Sensation
W. a IN lying Posture Dimness of Vision, Dots
~ ~ WSns before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the head, deficiency of Perspiration Yellovness oi
sne , SSH ana hyes Pain in the Side Chest Ltrlhe
anu SUDDEN tlushes of Heat Burning in the TrIaeh
yste sSw tT G1ses 81 ~, RAILWAYS PILLS viii free the
oeshVs per oox, Sold by druggists 1A0o
Read FALSE AND TRIIe ;,
vvss1s1 one lstter,stamp to RADwAY q Co. Noao
ands VIII be sent you. w'f'n thous-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns,
call on Miss Plat, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
DIR. RAILWAYS
SarsapariIHiaa aeselvent
The Great Blood Purifier.
For the Cure Of Chronic Disease

For the Cure of Chronic Disease,
SCROFULA OR STPHILITIC.
HEREDITARY OR CONTA GIOUS,
Be it seated IN the
LUNGS OR STOMACH,
SKIN OR BONES
FLESH OR NERVES,
COrrupting the Solids and Vitiating the Fluids.
Chronic rheumatism. ScTofula, Glandular Swell
ing, Hacking Dry Cough, Cancerous Affections,
Syphllitic Complaints, Bleeding Of the Lungs. Dys-
pepsa, Water Brash, Tic Doloreux, White Swell.
ings, Tumors, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Diseases Mer-
Curial Diseases, Female Complaints, Gout, Dropsy,
Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
Liver Complaint, &c.
Not only does the SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLyENT
excel all remedial agents in the Cure OF chronic,
ScrofulOus, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, but
1t is the only positive cure for
Kidney and Bladder Complaints,
Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel Diabetes,
Dropsy, Stoppage of Water, Incontnuance OF Urine,
Bright's disease, Albuminuria, and in ali cases
where there are brick-dust deposits, the water is
thick, cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
OF egg, threads like white silk, or there is
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there is pricking, burn
Ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small OF the Back and along the Loins
Sold by Druggists. Price One Dollar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
MAGILL.S Chill GIRE. TONIC and hPPRTIZIl

Cures Constipation, Hiounes vesy general complaint the South
and WestO Neuralgia Dyspepsia, Fevers and every form
Of Mala4ial FeYe4e:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

CHEVALIER
At Bengston's'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

by Druggist A
generally and Rock Thomas
HENR 9 A. MAGILL,
KY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-20
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There lie
not a remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other msarious, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid, yellow and other fevers (aded by
Railways Pills) so quick Railways Ready Relief.
Fifty cents per bottle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-19
R1ILP0ID DLsCKLHIN4rLoM.
4 CARD FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF
TRADE AND TRANsPO CITATION.

4 CARD FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF
TRADE AND TRANsPO CITATION.
To the razor Of The TribUne.
SIR Among the specific instances Of dis
elimination which the investigation of railroad manage
meltin this state has brought OuJ is interesting one
which desire call your attention # being notice
able from ina fact citizen is charged 80 per
cent more than another for the kind ana quantity
goods destined for the point aud that, al
though he requested favorable rate 1t vas refused
Shipments made u full carload lots, and OF class
of freight which easily handled and very desirable.
The investigation tnus far has fully proved the allega
mons Of discrimination made, Notwithstanding the
direct douiais Of Presidents Vanderbilt and Jewett ID
their Joint letter Co he legislative committee that my
existed. The rcurcscntatVcs o. the roads are eudctV
uring 20 iudyIdUaZ. and urtte ths controversy but
ItI- OF the greatest Importance 20 the commercial, n-
Oustrl and real estate Interest; of tL- Cy ana trust
laaJ you VIII u sCfUtuz- tr evidence given
since the beginning winch case feel certain 81 the
Influence ut your apeg advocating Gar reaLlust-
mrnl the relations existing between TIE railroads ANA
the public. Respect fu4iy, etc, DARWIN l.. JAMES.
AclC- iris, June IL. 1879.