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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-19
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE.
Certificate of a Prominent Citizen
Of Adrian, Mich, who had not
Walked without Clutches for
two years. He threw them away
in "a Hours after the first ap-
plication of Wizard Oil.

DR.. HAMLIN:-When I met your agent
here, in September, had been two years suf-
iering severelywith Rheumatism, half of that
time confined to the house, and three months
at time to my bed. The balance of the
time was compelled to crawl around upon
clutches. | used medicines without number,
including large quantity of morphine, all of
which proved worse than useless. AS to what
! suffered, the English language cannot tell
1t to any one who has not tried its realities.
The first application of Wizard Oil gave
me relief in fifteen minutes, and dispelled my
doubts in twenty-four hours. I used bottle
a day for ten days. The next morning after
the use of the first bottle,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-19

CHAS. II. TAYLOR,
Manager Boston Globe.
TT. DACEl,
asst. Attorney Suffolk Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-19

Il was reduced to o mere skele-
ton, and most of the time
when I moved upon
crutches, or tried to stand
without them, I could not raise
either foot from the floor.
l used fifteen bottles in all, but have not used
any for two months. I now feel as we'll as
ever did in my life, and have gained thirty five
pounds in flesh. But must tell you it seems
almost like dream. You can refer to me as
often as you wish, and hundreds of the citi-
zens Of Adrian will testify to the truth of
my statements.
JOHN ". FAIRBANKS, Adrian, Mich.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-19

our Palace Cars is a SMOKING SALOON where
you enjoy your Havana at all hours of the day
Magnificent Iron Bridges span the Mississippi and
Missouri rivers at all points crossed byhs line and
transfers are avoided at Council Bluffs, Leaven-
worth and Atchison, connections being made in
Union depOts.
TIE PRINCIPAL r. r. CONNECTIONS OF THIS
GREAT THROUGH LINE ARE AS FOLLOWS
AtCHIcAGo, with all diverging lines for the East
and South.
At ENGLEwooD, with the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern and Fttsburg, Ft.Wayne 4 Chicago X. Rds
AT WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, with PttSburg, Gin
cinnati & st. Louis r. r.
ALA SALE, with Illinois Central r. II.
AtPEoRIA, with p, p. d j.; p, L. & D.; l. B. l. w;
Ill. Midland; and t. p. Il w Railroads.
At ROCK ISLAND, with Western Union II. IL. and
Rock Island Peoria Railroads.
At DAVENPORT, with the Davenport & North
Western r. X.
At WEST LIBERTY, with the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids Il Northern X. r.
AtGRINEELI, with Central r. X. of Iowa
At DIES MONIES, with ID. NJ & Eft. Dodge II. r.
At COUNCIL BLUFFS, with Union Pacific R. X.
AT OMAHA, with b. & Mo r. II. X. Din Neb0
Rapids Il Northern X. X.
At OTTUMwA, with Central L. r. of Iowa; st.
Louis, Kan. City u Northern and c. Is. Il q. k. Rds.
AT KEoKUK, with Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw;
Wabash. and St Louis, keokuk j. NV II. Rds.
At BEVERLY, with Kan, City, St. j. & c. b. r. K.
Atchison Il Neb. and Cen. Br Union Pacific K. Iids.
At LEAVENwoRTH, with h. L. and X. Cen Il Rds
ORIA, DIES MONIES, COUNCIL BLUFFS,
treat Rock Island Route,'' are sold by al
0me ticket office, address,
e. ST. JOHN.
GenI Tiki and Pass'gr Aet,
Chicago, IN
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
RIOTOUS PICNICKERS.

An organization Of Germans, known as the Ger
mania Schuetzen Bund, No. 81. which has its head
quarters in West Hoboken. N. j., Sunday invited
number of similar associations to attend picnic
ut Carlstadt They were visited and attended by the
Germania Schuetzen Bund, No. 40, of Jersey City
Heights. and the Secaucus Horse Troop They passed
the day at Carlstadt with their wives and sweet
hearts in pleasant manner, but on the return
home the party a majority Of 1t, being
somewhat the worse for liquor. engaged in several
brawls. The picnickers in several wagons. the
first being driven by Conrad Platt. As he drv-
ing along the Paterson Plank Road his brother,
Adam Piatt who was sitting in front OF Engel-
brccnts Hotel. into the road and haloo to him
stop. The driver kept and before his brother
knocked him down, the wheels passing him.
injuring him fatally Conrad Platt, the driver 1t is
sad stopped to learn the extent of his brothers
INJURIES but drove right ahead. The driver OF tue
second wagon whipped up his horses and overlook
Platts wagon. when quarrel occurred between
Platt and Henry Heltreich over the accident. The
occupants of beth vehicles sprang to the ground and
general fight ensucd during which Henry Reenicke
received a cash down the cheek with knife
and another man had his nose almost severed from
his face. The party continued to tight until
Grube's saloon, at West Hoboken. reached.
when officers arrested John Helfreich. Henry Bergh-
kanp and Thomas Dwyer. They were locked up.
but yesterday morning. no one appearing against
them they let of with fines. Adam Platt. who
was over. taken to his home by the neigh
bors aud died of his injuries yesterday morning.
Coroner Virgins notified OF his death and will
hold an inquest. His brother has not yet been ar
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
SPE0ULATING THROUGH The MAILS.

CITY TREASURER GOLDSMITH, OF PERU, IND,
ARRESTED IN BROADWAY ON CHARGE
OF DEFALcATIoN--HIs DEALINGS IN WALL
STREET.
Central Office Detective sheehy yesterday arrested
James G. Goldsmith. City Treasurer of Peru. Ind.
on a charge Of embezzement. Mayor Reyburn. Of
that city, telegraphed to Superintendent Walling
some days ago stating that he believed Goldsmith
would come to this city and calling for
his arrest The mans photograph and do
scription followed by mail. and Detective Sheehy
identified the prisoner, whom he met in
Broadway. Goldsmith has been stopping at the
Revere House under the name OF Greenbush. He
had only small amount of cash and check for
$24O with him when he was arrested There is it is
said a reward of $500 offered for his capture. No
particulars of his alleged offence nor of the amount
involved have been received. Detective Sheehy will
accompany him to Indiana, commencing the jour-
ney tonight.
Goldsmith was in the habit of speculating in
stocks through the firm of Alexander Frothingham
& Co. in Wall street. A representative of that firm
said Yesterday that he commenced to do business
through his house about year ago. and they thought
he was a well to do farmer. He kept only u small
account with the firm at first. but being successful
it gradually increased, and last winter was much
heavier. A letter was received from him on July 3,
in which he mentioned that he would like to increase
his interest in Erie stocks if the firm thought it ad
yisable. They wrote back July that the market
was too high and If he held back stocks could soon
be bought cheaper They informed him that they had
enough on hand of the balance of his account to
buy such stocks This letter. it seems fell into the
hands of Mayor Reyburn, of Peru, after Goldsmiths
flight and the former telegraphed July to Froth-
inrham & Co., to make no Investments, as Goldsmith
was defaulter, but to hold the money until they
ceived letter. The next morning Goldsmith :ered
the Office of rockingham Co., and, during the con-
versation which ensued. informed the firm that he
intended to stay in this city two weeks This infor-
nation was telegraphed to the Mayor of Peru on
July TO- and that afternoon letter received from
the latter, asking for statement of Goldsmith's
dealings with the firm A reply was sent that Gold
smith had in their hands 100 shares of Erie common
stock bought at 252s. and 100 shares Of Erie pre-
ferred. bought at 51sl. on which they had margin
OF the old balance account of SS65, and il sold
there would be about S10T0 to his credit deducting
commission aud interest to date. This ended the
correspondence.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
BROOKLYN NOMINATIONS.

The regular weekly meeting of the Brooklyn
Board of Aldermen held yesterday afternoon.
Motions to the effect that the nominations for Regis
ter Of Arrears. City Treasurer and Commissioners
of Police and Excise be taken from the table
were lost. The nomination of Henry W.
slocum for Commissioner of City Works.
was taken from the table and rejected. President
Ray said he felt confident General Socum would not
under any circumstances accept the position. He
had. therefore, voted in tho negative While the
Board was in session Mayor Howell withdrew tho
nomination OF Francis II. Pierce for President of
the Board of Police and Excise, and nominated Fred
erick Schoes in his place He also nominated as Com
missioner of City Works Jacob Worth. After recess
motion to lay the name OF Mr.. Scholes the table
was carried motion then made to confirm
the nomination OF Jacob Worth and carried by q
Of - to 9. This completes the organization of
the Board Of City Works. which will proceed ut once
to business. Mr. Worth is an ex-meinbor OF the AS
semby. having represented the sixth district sew
oral terms. At the last campaign he was the repub-
lean candidate for Sheriff. but was defeated and is
now oontestng the election
The Board OF Aldermen finally adjourned for their
summer vacation and will meet at the call of the
char.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
ANASTASIA'S YOUNG MAN.

Anastasis Canavan had lover--a young man with
aesthetic tastes and position in dry goods store
lie was much devoted. too, and given to ioungng
about the front stoop moonlight nights and WINS
pering tender nothings in the shadow of the door,
way. All OF this eminently satisfactory to An
astasia. but Papa Canavan. q harsh parent of
ffty-hve, looked with disfavor upon the whole ar
rangement. and many time that youthful dry goods
clerk had leave sundry sentimental speeches half
said and take TO his heels at the sound OF
the patcrnal boot upon the stairway. Yet all
might have gone we'll with tho swain
had he not In evl moment bought n concertina
and tried to master it. In vain unappreciatiye
neighborhood expostulated. The young man per-
sisted, and on sunday night took various other
youths. tuneful as himself. to serenade the far
one. Unhappily, the parent was ut home, and when
he cast a window open and hurled volley OF invec.
tives ut the singers Anastasia's young man put hs
concertina under his arm and nterod around tho
corner at Q rapid gait. Then the severe old man re-
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
ALMOST AN ESCAPE.

There came being another Jail delivery in
Queens county on Sunday night. David Stiner and
William Muller. the alleged church thieves. confined
In the Jail at Flushing. had almost worked their way
to liberty through wall OF stone and cement. at
eleven o clock. when Jailor Hicks was aroused by
noise In the basement of the court
house. Going into the jail corridor in
his bare feet he heard noise like the
gnawing OF rats ana presently heavy tbud, which
proved 20 have beon nase by falling stone. Tie
lailcr aroused his wife and left her to guard tho
corridor door. armed with n revolver, while he en-
tered the cell to investigate matters lie found that
they had becn working with two pieces of wire which
they had taken from tin cup in which he gave them
some drinking water early in the evening. The re-
inoval u few pieces more OF stone and about foot
OF dirt, and they would have been az liberty. Ten
minutes time would have enabled them to accom-
plish this. The aier placed them In other cells aud
handcu.icd them To the doors. lie sat up with them
the remainder OF the night They are to have an ex
animation tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
s'L" MUTUAL AID.

The existence Of mutual benefit association
among the employees of the 81" roads in this city is
not generally known. though it has been in opera
ton for the past Ave months. 1t originally
called the Metropolitan Mutual Aid Association, but
when the roads changed hands the word Manhattan
was substituted for Metropolitan. For the sum Of
twenty-five cents. paid monthly. each member
Of the associat is guaranteed 50 per week in
of illness, and 81 from each Of his fellow members
in case he be totally disabled The latter is also
paid to the wife infant children of every member
who dies. One hundred dollars is also subscribed
for funeral expenses. The officers of the association
tollows:-
George d. Davis. Jr. (cashier,. President; NJ. J.
Reed (despatcher) First Vice President Charles o.
Richards roadmasterI. Second Vice President: Allen
S. Gookin cashiers Department., Treasurer; ]. b.
Elwood (timekeeper), Secretary pro tem; j. B. Gum
(gateman), Sergeant at Arms Executive Commit
tee-Thomas Hunter lmaster carpenter). David W.
Marshall (ticket AGENT. Eugene Wise lconductor)
George w. NJ. Leonard tgateman). John Hathaway
tepgineer), William N. Esier brakeman) and George
johnson fireman) Examining Physicians-Dr.
Charles H. Avery DR.. G. L: Newcomb. COMMITTEES
on Membership-G. NJ. De Bow. +. II. Haswen, G..
b. Gascoigne. Dennis Ryer. w. A. Van Orden.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
DESMOND'S MUSIC BOX.

To entertain the youthful scions Of his family and
furnish melody cheaply and without labor to their
visitors, Henry Desmond made up his mind to buy
u music rox. He thought it over seriously and the
more he pondered the greater appeared the advan-
tages to be reaped from such purchase. 1t was
not a nmsy, childish toy Henry wanted. but pig
celiuloid box, with u mighty voice and variety of
tunes. Such a ono he ordered making no conditions
in reference to the airs except to debar Pinafore
which he did out of respect to settled public
feeling in his neighborhood. How 1t came about
Henry cannot explain; but yesterday morning he
and the celluloid music box were bundled into the
Fifty seventh street Court, and officer told how
he had the captive slunbcring upon. the curb
stone lille the instrument was grinding out LET
the dead and the beautiful rest" in manner
cessively cheerful. Whether IL was chance the
key that did 1t one knew. but just as Desmond
appeared the cylinder started on that very air. The
Judge looked up, the audience grinned and the
Court officers seemed bewildercd. Then. they
caught hold of him lead him before the stand, the
peg slipped around. and to the accompaniment of
Hes a jolly good fellow" they marched Desmond
to the railing.
..rhat box Of yours more sensible than
yourself" said the Court. ''You seem to be fellow
OF infinite jollity. Can you say anything for your
selrg
.'The prisoner sec-sawed for moment dzzly and
then shook his head but the cclluoid music box did
not desert him la this plight, and to the general
merrimcnt 1t burst out with Don't be angry with
me darling
Ills Honor smiled grny and told them to lock
better. lie went Oh to the numbers OF '.Lucrezia
Borga." and the doornian came back to report that
he had fallen asleep in his cell while the faithful
colluloid played the "Sweet Bye and Bye"
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
BROOKLYN "L" ROADS.

The work of paying off and discharging the entire
force Of workmen employed in constructing the
Brooklyn "L" road was commenced at seven o'clock
yesterday morning at the Office of the contractor Of
the company. in Lexington avenue. near Reid, by
President Bruff and Contractor Foyd-Jones assisted
by large number of clerks. Acting Captain Dunno.
OF the Ninth sub-precinct, was present with about
twenty officers. and kept the men and boys, who
numbered 7S5, in line. The gen.
orally well behaved. and viewed the matter
i'll philosophic manner. Those spoken to
on the subject denied all knowledge OF any con-
spracy. 1t is alleged that workmen on
several occasions to throw dry, broken stones into
the foundation and rapidly cover them with earth.
instead or wettng and packing them solidly with
cement, and that this done with view to make
the road insecure. The work of securing the SER
vices o. new and trusty men to build the road
begun yesterday morning. ana 1t is thought the
number necessary will be obtained by noon to-day.
Several of the old workmen were re-engaged. Prcsi-
dent Bruff says it is the intention of the company
to complete the road before cold weather.
The Brooklyn Board OF Aldermen were applied to
yesterday afternoon for permission to erect ele-
waited steam road from Hicks and Fulton streets,
along Hicks street. Montague street and Myrtle
nue. TO the city line; also from Hicks street and At
lantic avenue. along Hicks street and connect with
IKE first named line. The petition was referred to
the Railroad Committee.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
WHAT SOME PEOPLE DRINK.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
The New YonK HERALD being universal journal
Jerseyman claims the privilege OF grumble. On
the banks of the Passaic. noar Belevillc, n. j..
stand ON the one bank the waterworks supplying to
Jersey City ''pure water;" the other the
Newark watcrworks for u like purpose. All the
water used is drawn from the river. Above and
below these works the river front, the chem.
ical works, the poisonous refuse from which runs
into the river. Upon the banks also the private
closets of these works, and some of the owners OF
property on tho river have tho bad taste to follow
this latter example, and also run their drains into
the river. Time when Passaic shad were the
finest in market. There none in the river now.
A few catfish alone exist. Last the Fish Com
mission caused some hundreds of thousands of
spawn to be placed in the river probably thinking
that the coming fish," whatever its shape. seeing
its first of life in this cesspool which the river now
IL, would be able to stand It, knowing nothing bet
ter. The Fish Commission neglecting its duty,
tue fish destroyed They may be procured else
where. But what OF the water running to Newark
and Jersey City2 Will the residents OF those cities
wait in apathy until terrible pcstilcnce breaks
out in their midst2 Will they remain inactive while
thousands of their number perish from an unknown
cause before moving in defence OF their very lives?
BEILENlIL.E.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
TOO pAD.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD-
Please allow me through the columns of your
paper to call the attention of the public in general
the way in which the employees of the Western
Union Telegraph Company attend to their business
Learning through your medium that the steamship
Santiago had arrived ut Santiago de Cuba and desir
ing to have money sent me by return OF steamer,
went to the telegraph office in Twenty-third street
and Fifth avenue and sent cableeran, asking for
$500. The telegram accepted and paid tor;
hold u receipt for it. Scarcely had left the Office
when IL sent back to be translated. Is the COM
pany poor that 1t cannot afford to pay trans
lator3 l did not receive It; but lady residing in
the house offered to translate IL for the boy, giving
this version OF it. please send me s35." Now.
believe no but myself, the companvs officers
and the person to whom it was sent have any right
to read telegram, which Is private. As conse-
quence, thing which wished to keep to myself is
known to least fifteen persons. Il this not
a very stupid blunder? Hoping you will allow me
space in your journal, 1 am, sincerely yours,
INDIGNANT FOREIGNER.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15

Judge Cowing-The People Chastine Cox. homt-
eide contir ucd). Part 2-Adjourned for the term.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT coUgT-Held by Judge
Choate ptcy -Isaac Wen ct al. Alfred
j. Cammeyer ct al; Richard H. Miller IS. Jehiah
Reed ct al; Marcus Hunter Edward Hunter;
Henry W. Stoetsburg VS.. Joshua Brown ct al; in the
matter of James Boyle, bankrupt; The United
states VS. James D. Bird; Frederick A.
Entz. assignee. VS.. Ambrose II. Purdy ct al;
in the matter of Frederick NJ. Boles ct al;
in the matter of Israel Stiner bankrupt;
In the matter of Benjamin J. Weservelt. bankrupt;
in the matter oe Benjamin Marks, bankrupt; IN the
matter OF Charles Brink ct al, bankrupts; in tho
matter of Warren A. Ransom ct al, bankrupts; in
the matter enry Clews ct al, bankrupts; in the
matter of Charles w. Kohlsaat, bankrupt; in the
matter of Abram j. Dorae ct al. bankrupts; in the
matter of John b. Murray, bankrupt; in the matter
of Henry w. Metcaf OF nj. bankrupts in the matter
OF Albert NJ Low. bankrupt: in the matter of
Edward s. Hail. bankrupt; in the matter OF Isaac s.
Weinberger, bankrupt.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
COSTLY FERRIAGE.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Permit me through your valuable paper to call
the attention of the proper authority to the out
rageous charge inflicted upon the unfortunate per-
who desire to visit their friends and relatives
on Blackwells and Wards islands, by the captain Of
the steamboat that is owned and run by the city;
and the question naturally arises who gets the
money? The INDECENT poor carried Free but
most Of those who are obliged to go there are in
humble circumstances. and if they are able to pay
they exect thirty cents to and return from Black
we'll Island and forty cents to Wards Island.
moderate fee of ten cents is much it should be
each way. and no one is permitted to visit there
under any circumstances without a permit, even il
able and willing to pay. CASPAR WISTAR.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
A CHINAMAN SHOT.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Yesterday. going down in Third avenue car. I
saw near the corner Of Thirteenth street and Third
avenue truck with Chinaman standing up behind
the driver. The former seemed to be bleeding on
the side OF the neck. thought to myself. This must
be an occurrence of unusual character. the
Chinese in this city get into trouble murder
drink act as tramps beat their wives to death. &C.
This morning, Oh coming down to breakfast, the
first thing saw in my HERALD the account OF
the occurrence. If such thing had happened to an
Englishman American in Chinese seaport We
would instantly have cabled over:-'Send the near
est man ofwar; demand restitution of the would be
murderer. many thousand dollars damages and an
apology. If this is not complied with in tyeght
hours lombard the town." G. 4. n.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15

short space Of time the flames had spread to the
four adjoining houses which were all two story ana
attic frame dwellings. The first was owned by
Webster. the second by John Fitzpatrick and the
Others by Henry Fulham. George Hver, an Will
lam Nash. The buildings belonging to Webster
Fl zpatrick and Fulham were entirely destroyed
with their contents. Hilvers' house was badly
Quilted and Nash's place only slightly scorched
All the places insured for their full value
Each of those burned out lost considerable cattle
and fowl. The damage will amount to about Ss.Ooe
Sl00 900. There suspicious of incendiarsm.
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

TNorE.-Letters intended for this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full name and address
to insure attention. Complainants who are unwilling
to comply with this rule simply waste time in writing
Write only on one side of the paper.-ED. HERALD
The New York herald., 1879-07-15
A FERRYBoAT GANG.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HEnALD:-
Permit me to refer in your Complaint Book" to
the most intolerabe nuisance that has come to
my notice. Passengers on the Christopher street.
Hoboken. ferry coming to New York on boats after
eleven p. NJ grossly insulted, and in some
beaten and robbed by gang of roughs and
thieves, who are regular patrons. and who
evidently go to Jersey to and get
drunk. On yesterday mornings 1913 boat.
one gentleman lost his watch aud he and his
friend were badly beaten. One Of the gang at
tempted to treat likewise ION the forward deck)
and only returned my watch at the point of my
volver. which always carry when go to Hoboken.
Such occurrences. Am told. are nightly occur
renee. and appeal to you, Mr.. Editor. to know n
there is not way of putting stop TO this out
rage upon civilization and respectability.
G. b. w.. Jr.