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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10

ness of Blood Lack
Power Of VIII or A,t,,
Palpitation Of the Ts,.
LOss of Memory, Los,
Confidence, Painting sp.r.
Hysteria, Epilepsy, ue., A.
burn, Dyspspsia, Broron, +
tls' Salt Rheum. Flatulspc,
Weak stomash, Dise,,...
of the Heart and Tnr '''
Propsy, Asihma, Plen,,ss -
Constipation, Jspn5,.
Catarrh, Sore ghro., ~
bility. Piles, Tumor, So ~,
Boils, Csrbuncles, Psvs,
and Agne, Liver oompl, H.,
Diabetes, Kidney Gov.
plants, Gravel. Chill, H.
potency. Disordered Gu ~
ditions of the Liver ~ ol-
Kidneys orUrinafy OJg 0ol
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10

tim to mest soon in Chicago, and it is
lie Americas Iron and Steel Associa-
stien of which this monopoly is also q
mart which has called the other high Tariff
Convention in New York Is it any Won
der that these free hooters are interested IN
high tariff With their pockets full of
the spoilsitaken by force from the farmers
Who use railroads, can it be doubted that
they will have plenty of torches, and brass
bands, and whiskey, with which TO
carry on their campaign?
To the farmers of Minnesota and north
ern Iowa there, is q, new phase tothis ques-
ton. The Canadian, Government has sub
sidizing Pacific railroad which will open
up the wheat fields across the line. mat
road, because of of the absence of a pro-
tectiye duty on rails over there, viii cost
Sc. 900 a mile less than it would costinside
the United States. 1t can therefore afford
to carry the Canadian wheat to the sea-
board cheaper than ours can be got there.
This will enable the Manitoba or Canadian
wheat farmers to successfully compete
with us. and to permanently reduce the
price of wheat. This may be a great blow
to our farmers, who are doomed to ship
over high priced railroads
But what care the eleven associates? So
long as they. can make their dupes believe
that the only way to keep America from
going to the dogs is to spend its substance
in feeding monopolies, what should they
carer saef s=s ,fs5axfs 5..e ss-z-s .5slt -
And when they read this story, viii the
blush of shame and remorse come to their
cheeksg H4should, if they are not lnhu-
manly hardened And since they will
read the story, and these lines also, we
may address a few words personally to
them: ..s. f-
Do you deny the facts stated by Mr..
Wells, or any single one of them? What
becomes of the twenty eight dollars differ
ence between American and foreign steel
rails? Are you not ashamed to admit that
you are engaged in business which could
not exist bat for a tax edious to most Of
those who pay it? Are you really silly
enough to suppose that 1t is your compe-
tition which has cheapened rails the world
over but twice as much everywhere else
as in the United States? If so, why don't
you 60 ahead and cheaper them in the
United States as much as elsewhere, ard
thus show at least as much regard for your
countrymen as you do for foreigners?
Finally, in making yourself apublic charge
don't you really feel as if you had made
yourself something less than mans
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10
Thursday November 10. 1873!

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Sun opens up rather interest
ing line of political thought in his specu-
lation as to Blaine, his hopes and pros
poets. He says: ..
The precise relations of Garfield and
Blaine from the 4th of March to the 21st
| of July would, if made public, constitute
an interesting piece of political and perso-
sonal history.
The appearance at full length of Blaine
before the public as the prospective repub-
lican candidate will have the effect to
quicken the movements of, and supply the
motive to, those who alone can be true
historians Of those four months.
Strangely enough, as it may seem to a
good many, the historians of this inter
esting period will mainly be some of the
closest and most trusted friends of Gen.
Garfield who cherish his memory with a
| strength OF feeling and fidelity of purpose
equalled only by the resentment they bear
toward Blaine
repeat that the lion that will be earii-
est to cross Blaine's path is in the camp of
Garfield republicans, and is ready at any
moment to come forth.
There are some preliminary facts about
Blaine's movements SO suddenly made con-
spicuous for the nomination in 1884. Fos-
ter, of Ohio, it might be supposed, would
be prominent in shaping affairs.
Probably when Foster last came to
Washington he had definite intentions 9TH
er than what related to placing himself on
a good footing with Arthur with reference
to the patronage. Without the loss of
time, therefore, he hied to the President,
and, so to speak. Frustrated himself. The
sum and substance of it is, Foster promis-
ed to be an everlasting friend to Arthur.
Having made protestations suitable to the
subject, he hied to Blaine.
1t din't take more than minute for the
keen-eyed secretary to look the Ohio
trickster over. and perceiving that he had
the odor of spoils in his garments, he
straightway made some passes before the
face and eyes of the recent visitor to the
President, in the perfect knowledge of
what influence would seduce him from the
pledges he had made only an hour before.
Foster came away convinced that in
1884 the republican ticket would be Blaine
and Foster. sa
For days Foster went around talking up
Blaine. He stood in the hotels hours at a
time, extolling the SECRETARY. He talked
on the streets, made private visits, and
ratified for the cause of Blaine everywhere
Blaine felt that he had spoiled any game
that there might have been Matching else
where for utilizing the living man from
Ohio, who left Washington confident he
had started the Blaine boom, and with
visions of the Vice-Presidency and greater
honors ultimately for himgef floating in
his mind
Query: Will Foster cheat Blaine or Ar |
thur He is bound to both. Are the pro-
spective honors with Blaine more to be de- |
sired, and is it the safer game to pursue |
that course, than the spoils in Arthur's |
hands 2
Considering how short the time has |
been, Blaine's scheme for 1884 has unfold |
ed rather rapidly. For what is to follow |
next, look to the camp of the Garfield re-
publicans
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10

Queens Remembrancer at ihe Royal Courts
of Justice. .whsfe:the formal services due
to the Crown on behalf az the Corporation
of London in respect of certain of their
property were duly rendered Preeiama-
ton having been made as follows; Ten
ants and loccnpiers of a piece OF waste
ground called the Moors in the county of
Salop, come forth and do your service,
the City Solicitor presented himself, and
cut one fagot with a Ratchet, and another
with bill-hook. Proclamation was then
made: Tenants and occupisrs of Ger
tain tenament called the Forge, in the
parish of ST Clement Danes, in the county
of Middlesex, come forth and do your SER
vice. The City Solicitor, in answer to
that, counted six horseshoes and 81 nails.
the Queens Remembrance saying Good
number" With that the proceedings
ended. filtf - 81 f
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10
Rocx ISLAND u PrczIA RAILWAY.

ROCK ISLAND u PTcRIA RAILWAY.
SHORTEST ROUTE 70 TEE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
$50 - Fast Express. f2 :45 Mail and Express
1:45 D m Mail and Rxp'e. $40 g Fast Express.
659 " F'ht d Accom'n
The 80 m train makes close connection at
Galva with C @ for points west: arriving at
Galesburg at 426,p m at Burlington @ 40 p m at
Keokuk i6: as p In; and at Quincy 10 :O5 m; also
making c1oee connection at Peoria with d W
and P W roads for all points east and south.
go0K ISLAND q MERGER CO., &. 3.
Leave Rock Island at 900 8. m, and 400
Arriving at Cable at II 40 M, and 6:15 m.
Geave Gable at $3.50 m, and l: 80 p m. 81
Ar. Rock Island st S:15 8. m, and 3:15p m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10
NEW ADvERTrsEMENTs
FITS J FITS J

Self eure absolute and certain. Speedy relief
and complete restoration to health Our Treatise
and fun particulars mailed on receipt of staEip.
- IT, f. COLCY, Tower Block, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10

Ci+a w. A. PAUL, MI, D.,
IS to 10 A n.
Hours:} to p M ROCKS 8 q MASONIC TEMPLE /
7toSP.M. Rock ISLAND, I'LL.
e Telephone in ONCE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10

Because the officers of the steamer War
Eagle were brave men who knew how to
perform their duty coolly in time of great
peril, every one of the 179 people on board
the steamer when she was wrecked against
the Keokuk bridge was saved, No whiskey
was drank by the officers, or served out to
the crew, of the War Eagle that night--or
any other time, day or night, for that mat
teri acsRgort Democrat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10
DR. .JACQUES

zoS Chesnuf St. ST. Louis, Mo. at old ONCE,
continues to cure SperInatorrhoBa. Seminal Weak
nsss Inpotency al forms Of syphilis, Gonorrhoea.
cured in few days. All the diseases resulting from
sefapuse or exposure cured for life with safe
medicine Advice free. Charges low. Call write
IN strict confidence. Symptom Book for two stamp
VI ARRBACE GUHDEl.aaafns4ss s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10

Many an old relic has been retained
among the observances of English court
duty. Relics of the now almost forgotten
fendal system. They come from the days
when English subjects held their land in
tenure from the sovereign as reward for
manservice.
The other afternoon in London quaint
custom was observed at the office of the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10
TIME TABLE. AUG. ~. 1880.

Passengers carried ON Freight trains as follows:
EAST i. .4:45 m WEST. 1910 m
GEO. NJ LOOSELY Agent, Rock Island.
A.KIMBALL, e. ST. JOHN, as-Ist
aenl Sup't. Gen. Tiki d Pass. Agt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10
One of the Reasonable Pleasures

One Of the Reasonable Pleasures
Of life properly cooked meal affords little or no
present enjoyment, and much subsequent torture
to confirmed dyspepi c But when chronic indi-
gestion is comha.ted with Hostetters Stomach Bit
tiers, the food Is eaten with relish and most i'm
portrait OF all il assinisted by and nourishes the
system. Use this grand mic and corrective also
TO remedy constipation, biliousness, rheumatism,
fever and ague.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers generally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10
so LOTS

an HIGH GROUND; GOOD VIEW OF RIVER
~ and Island; near Railroad Depot and shops. g
CORNELIUS LYNDE.
{At Mitchell q Lynde's Bank 10-eSd8m
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
RIVER NE VS..
ARRIVED.
GENERAL NEWS.


i"' Wy! Vi 1'''" ''"' a'''''O
no zee between ana E'ans'll'c'
NIIIhyI should be mere to-day
The Cons Millar for Memphis is over
due
The Gus Fowler for Paducah tomorrow
evening
The ANDY B,um :, two day, out from
Cincinnati
The Chas Morgan from New Orleans
should report here to-day.
OWN, to the heavy ice. the Guiding Star
ha, laid over at Louisville.
~ ,o.,o.5,,. ho rbos sboloc, Ioft
c:....,a g.. W. O.,a.us
T,o Yin, sb;,lI. Coz Cincinnati wir, no
o., ,..roor ,h;. o,d Non5., oyc,irg
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FOR oehS'unl mp 20 N"ShV"e' TAKE
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Remember me latest rVer news can al
ways De iouAo IN the water! column OF ! Ht
BULLETIN
A few days since, Mr.. W.. Turner, Of
Hickman, Ky, purchased the Silverthorn
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
Itching Piles--.Symptoms and Cure.

The symptoms are moisture, like pers-
piration, intense itching, increased 10y
scratching, very distressing, particularly at
night, as ifpin worms were crawling in and
about the rectum; the private parts are
sometimes affected if allowed to continue,
very serious results may follow. DR..
Swayne's All.IIcaling Ointment is a pleas.
ant sure cure. Also for letter, Itch, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Erysipelas, BARRIERS
Itch, Blotches, all Scaly Crusty Cutaneous
Eruptions. Price 80 cents, 3 boxes for 1925.
Sent by mail to any address on receipt of
price in currency or three cent postage
stamps, Prepared only by DR.. Swayne &
Son. $50 North Sixth street, Philadelphia,
Pa. Sold by all prominent druggists in
Cairo and elsewhere.
Swayne's Pills are the best for all bill
ious disorders. They ward off Chills and
Fever Q)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06

Mr.. Bass has caused a census TO be Ia
ken Of the deer in his forest Of Glen
quyieh, in lnyelne,shirc, Scotland
Tine work of numbering these wild
animals was no doubt somewhat diff
cult. The report is that there are
between 800 and 800 stays and about
double that number of hinds-say -
800 head in all--within an area of
$4,000 acres.
A few days ago sixty men belonging
to the Eighteenth army corps OF the
French army were quartered ina barn
at Paris. The owner, who seemingly
did lot relish their society, set fire to
the building during the night, and the
soldiers had only just time TO effect
theirescape in their shirts. Several Of
them were badly burned in trying 10
save lhcirarlns and uniforms.
Alta recent inquest at Depttord, in
England, upon child years OF age,
it was given III evidence that her ia
ther cndeavored toobtain the assistance
OF three physicians successfully, who
each inquired iii he had the money"
to pay Tor their Attendance, and, on
learning that he could not pay until
the evening, they ali maize an excuse
for nos attending. But b fore the
evening came the cAild was dead.
An old veterinary surgeon of the
army gives the following simple and
sale cure Tor the epizOoty: lake
one pound gum asatetlda mix it with
one ga Ion boiling wafer; stir the
mixture constantly until The asltetiua
is dissolved; let the mixture coo. :;
strain ana give one-hali pin. every
three hours. This viii relieve the
horse within twelve hours, and give
Ama good appetite.
In Wayne county, Pennsylvania, is
territory containing a peculiar sand
which ucuole, he presence Of oil IN
paving quantities, aud the citizen, of
The couu,y have been lairly wild with
excitement. \ stO X association, 10 be
called the Wayne County Develop
mcut company, is now formed, and
tncleis uouliii ully i'll obtaining SUD
crIbers Tor the sock. Five thousand
dollars will. be raised ami elaborate
BORN. machinery purchased.
A horned snake is kept as curiosity
hy ii. c. Gregory, at us residence at
vi n,Uolo, W.. 1t is about three feet
long and has horn on the end of the
tail, about one ami half inches III
length. a l.luc bent amt resembling
very much the spur OF a rooster. The
suunu USES ,nehyulasa weapon, which
.->ltd to oc very deadly. Even trees
are sad to have been killed by its
blow.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
INDIGESTION

top with small size DC mo-, using
cut cards to bring them up more
to point, He soon had numerous calls
for "that dear little paper" (meanlng the
cut card), which induced the statloner to
cut paper to small sizes. But these gave
no room tor directing upon, and he began
making envelopes, getting metal plates to
cut the sizes and shapes. Orders rapidly
multiplied, until Brewer was compelled to
make arrangements with London firm,
Messfs. Dobbs & Co.. to manufacture them.
Thus it was by accident that the envelope
was invented and put into use.
ANTIQUARIAN
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06

his preparation. a, rs name signifies consists OF
VssciAt% Properties shat are harmless 10 thu most del
ieate invalid Upon trial the merits Of this Com
pound viii h. recognized, a'relsf - immediate and
when II. /. continued IN ninety nine cars In hun
dred Ap-rAns cure effected thousands vii t.s-
tfy On account u - proven merits II is to-day ~
commented and prescribed by the best Physicians IN
the country
It viii cure entirely the worst form q falling
o. the uterus Leucorrh1a, irregular and painful
MenstruAtlon all Ovarian Troubles. Inflammation and
liberation Floodinss al DispIaocmeus and the con.
sequcnt spinal weakness and Is especially sdAp,ed 20
the Change q life Il will Dissolve and eIpei tumors
from the gterusin early stage Of development Tho
tendency 70 cancerous humOrs there Is checked very
speedily by is use.
IN fact Il has proved 70 ~ tho great
est and beet roJnedy that has ever hcon discover
ed II Irneates every portion OF the system and gives
life and yior lironoves fslntnes. fstulsDcy de-
roys all craving for stlmulants and relieves weakness
81 the stomach
:, cures Boating, Headaches, Nervous Prostitution.
General Debility, slecplcssnesI Depression and lnd
gestop That feeling OF bearing down, causing pain,
weight and baekAche, IL always permanently cured by
It's use 1t willat all times and under all crcumstan
ces act IN harmony with the law that governs the
feunalesystem.
For Kidney Complaints Of either ser hi. compound
II unsurpassed.
Lydia {. pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Isprepared at ~ and ess Western Avenue Lynn Mass
Price sloo s.I bottles for 500 sent by mail In tho
form Of pills also In the form Of L05onges receipt
Of price sloo, per box for either Mr. PISRHAa
freely answers all letters Of inquiry Send for pam
phet. Addnsss as above Mention nu paper.
No family should he without LYDIA p PTSRHAN
LIVER PILLS They cure CONSTIPATION, B!llousness
andToridity 1.-THE Liver q cents per box.
RICHARDSON & CO., ST. Louis, Mo.
Wholesale sceui- for LYDIA f. PINKHAM'
Vegetable Compound
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
Years of Suffering,

Mrs Barnhart, corner Pratt and Broad
way, has been n sufferer for twelve years
through Rheumatism, and has tried every
remedy she could hear Of but received no
benefit, until recommended to try the
Ecectric Oil; she says she cannot express
the satisfaction she feels at having her pain
entirely removed and her Rheumatism
cured. Paul G. Schulz, Agent.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
Fraud.

Tens of thousands OF dollars are sqander-
cd yearly upon travelling Quscks, who go
from town to town protesting to cure all
the ills that our poor humanity is heir to.
Why will not the public learn common
sense, and if they are suffering from Dys.
pepsla or Liver complaint, invest dollar
in Spring Blossom, sold by all druggists
and indorsed ny the faculty, see test.
monias. Price, so cents, trial bottles 10
cents
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06

~ - OUTFIT sent free Ia those who with to eu'
lI1 gage In the mos, pleasant and prohthble
~ n business known EVERYTHING new
N sDCapitn not rrquiled We will nruish
(Il) ~ everything sidN day and upward, Y YET
II ensiiv made without stai,ne away rom
nome o, or night No rial whatever Msny t ns.
work. Is wanted At once MANY are making ,lort
nnea A The business Ladies make ~ much ne
mon, md Dung boys ard rrl. maee rreat pay No
one WOO willing b work fS, to MAX more
' w. AZ ,mniS, r.nt Those who engage Vt once
Nh A, n a short road to fortune. Address II,
nal LETT a co, Portland Maine.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06

LYDIA L. PlNKHAM's VEGETABLE Cow.
FOUND revives the dropping spirits; invig.
crates and harmonizes the organic func.
tons, gives elasticity and tirmness to the
step, restores the natural luste to tho eve,
and plants on the pale cheek of beauty The
fresh roses of lifc'sspring and early summer
time.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06

The proof Of the value Of any article is
its popular use and the testimony in its
favor. The sale of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
is immense and the testimony voIuminous.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06

PAIN from indigestion, dyspepsia and too
hearty eating is relieved at once by
taking one Of Carriers Little Liver Pills
Immediately after dinner,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06

In place of the former stapIc--free COS.
sip, if we were correctly informed, st,
Jacobs Oil is now the usual tea-party topic.
How wise and how much more beneficial
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06

Dr. Klines Great Nerve Restorer is the
marvel of the age for all Nerve Diseases,
All fits stopped free. Send to 93l Arch
street, Philadelphia, Penn.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
AGENTS.

me- oa week in your own town, 81 OUTFIT free. No
NNOhak Reader, II you want business al
WOOwhich persons of either sex can make great
nav All the time they work, write for particulars to
EUAILET'T h 90, Portland
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
ENVELOPES,

Many of our readers are aware Of the
fact that in 1889 envelopes were first used
but few know the curious circumstances
which led to their invention and use. The
facts arc as follows. S. X. Brewer was an
an English stationer and book seller, and
in order to make his shop.wlndow look
attractive, he would 90 to such means as
forming pyramids of paper, beginning with
large'size sheet and taperiug of at the
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
is 1T NOT WORTHY OF A TRIAL ?
Sold by all Druggists. PRICE 50 cents and SlOO.

Goo PAUL SCHULZ Druggist Cairo M for Mrs Femons New National
For durability
pounds
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06

sure when thy gentle spirit fed
To realms beyond the azure dome,
With arms outstrotChed, Gods angel said,
Welcome to Heavens Home, Sweet Home -
THE number Of women writers in France
at the present time, according to Paris
paper, is 1900 Two hundred write
poetry, one hundred and fifty are compilcrs
of educational works, and one thousand are
put down as writers offction In America
we begin to hear Of successful women
journalists, Mrs 4. A. Conner and Miss
Lillian Whiting belong to regular staff of
the Cincinnati Commercial, and two other
woman are employed as special writers
Mrs, Conner does all the German trauslat
ing forth Commercial, in addition to edto.
rial work, and Miss Lillian Whiting 'ishcalthy
and handsome, and works at her desk until
eleven o'clock Mt night"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
MEDICAL.
DIR. Thomas
Electric lon Eclectric
WORTH IT'S WEIGHT In GOLD
FACTS! FACTS!

HENRY CLEMoNT Amone o. says he thoroughly disabled by Chronic
Rheumatism that he used two bottles and radically cured
S.AHEWEIT Monterey, Mich, be
Coughs, Colds, Rheumatism and Neuralgia
W. MILLER Columbus o,
liberia dies
JOHN WAERNER Michigan
Rheumatism
application relief and
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-02-06
LYDIA z. FINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
For all Female Complaints.

The Positive Cure
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-06-09
IDELIUII MATTERS.

The MreSrs. Cranp have been cont
PEELED to abandon the Use Of the electric
light at their works, owl ing to the com
plants of their employees that It's flicker
ing and unsteadiuess was injurious To
their eyes.
A street organst was Tuesday, in
deianlt OF paying a line Of 500 commit
ted to prison for having his daughter,
aged 10 years, with him to receive con-
tributions while he played the organ.
The action was brought by the 5, =. c. C.
The captains and lieutenants of police
were Tuesday instructed that the acts of
Assembly and ordinances of Councils, on
the sale of firing pyrotechnics or guns on
the Fourth of July will be enforced.
They were also instructed to notify per
sons interested in the sale of such things
of the Mayors intention to enforce the
law.
A claim amounting to more than
100000 against the estate of Asa
Packer was filed in the Orphans Court in
this city Tuesday by George Bull,
attorney on behalf of the estates of Joseph
Noble, deceased, and Barnabas Hammett,
deceased, and the surviving partners of
the firm of Hammett, Noble y Co. In
1858 Judge Packer made a contract with
Hammett, Noble & Co. in which he agreed
that if the firm would help him to the
extent of two-tenth of the cost of build
ing the Lehigh Valley railroad he would
give them two-tenths of all he realized
out of the profits arising from his con-
tract to construct the road, which con
tract, it is alleged, has never been fully
carried out.