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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
Destructive Fire at Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 1s.-Wednesday
afternoon, shortly after 2 o'clock, fire was
discovered in the planning min of Delbridge,
Brooks & Fisher, on Grand River
avenue The fire spread to the
store and dwelling houses and other
mills in the neighborhood with great
rapidity. The entire working force of the
fire department was out. On rough esti-
mate the loss is placed at about $50, 600
Several employees of the planning mill were
seriously burned and further injured by
jumping from the windows. Others, it is
thought, were burned, but it is not known
ROCHESTER, Mich, Sept. 1s.-Fire de
stroyed Jackson's foundry and an adjoining
dwelling. Loss, 5000, insured.
HOLLAND, Mich, Sept. 16 - Fairbanks
agricultural implement store, Helder's boot
and shoe store and two residences were
burned. Loss, $4,000; partially insured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
The Deadly Cartoon.

NEW YORK, Sept l A checkered career
ended Monday in the death of Mr.. Dennis s.
Griffin, who ruptured blood vessel in the
brain while laughing over political cartoon
exhibited in a Grand street shop window
He was born in the County Donegal,
Ireland, April %, 1886, and was so
precocious that his parents destined
him for the priesthood, and be was highly
educated. He became widely known in this
country as the active spokesman Of the labor
ing men, and organized the first great strike
in America-that of the shipwrights in 1880
and 1861. He organized the Workingmens
union, and was its first president He con-
tinued the active head of the move
ment until 1870, when he retired, but re-
manned in its council, and took promi-
nent part in the organization of the Central
Labor union, into which the Workingmen's
union was merged. When Andrew H. Green
became controller Griffin was selected by
him to fill the position of appointment clerk,
and this Office he continued to fill until his
death. His last work was in one division of
the Jumel estate, which he completed Satur-
day night last.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
MOROSlNPS BOLD IDEA,
Rumor That He VIII Abduet the
WaYWard Victoria.

New YORK, Sept 1S-The Star says it
was stated at the Windsor hotel that Jay
Gould, Washington Connor, and old man
Morosini had an interview during Tuesday
afternoon, and that Connor's yacht had gone
up the Hudson and come to anchor off Yon-
kers What significance has that move
ment in this matrimonial matterr asked the
reporter of the broker who was giving out
this rumor
What significance" repeated he. "They
suppose Morosini had it in his mind to alb
duct his daughter, put her on the yacht, and
send her away to some remote corner of the
world, and then what chance would the
coachman have to get his grip on her
asain!' A trip was made to Yonkers, and
there was suspicious craft lying off at
anchor within biscuit throw of the shore, but
Victoria and Ernest were in New York, and
if there was any abduction plot afoot it was
impossible to carry it out at that time. 1t
seems plain, however, that tbs case is going
to bear another and even more startling
phase vet
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
LIQUOR AND BREEcHLoADERs.
Are what the Native Alaskan Homes
for-vfllages of Dead.

Are what the Native Alaskan Homes
for-villages of Dead.
WASHINGTON CITY, Sept, 1S-Capt Healy,
commanding the revenue marine steamer
Corwin, reports to the treasury depart
ment from Port Clarence, Alaska, under
date Aug. l, bis return from the Arctic
ocean on the way to st. Michaels, st. Law
renee and Kings islands, after which he will
again cruise in the Arctic as far as the ice
will permit. Lieut.. Howison and two sea-
men have been detailed for duty at Port
Hope to prevent illicit traffic between the
natives and the whaling vessels, the former
having accumulated large quantities
of whalebone which they are only
willing to trade for liquor or
breech-loading guns. 1t is ACKNOWLEDGED that
large quantities of liquor were taken into the
Arctic regions for trading purposes by the
whalers, but owing to the presence of a
revenue steamer it was nearly all thrown
overheard. Capt. Healy suggests that the
customs officers at San Francisco refuse
clearance to vessels bound for Alaska carry
ing liquor or guns for trading.
Capt Healy reports that the villages at st.
Lawrence were, with one exception, found
uninhabited, the decaying bodies of the
former residents lying on the ground and in
the huts. The cause of depopulation con-
tinues a mystery. At the one village still in
habited the natives seemed prosperous and
happy, the abolition of the liquor traffic
being assigned as the cause of their well
heinz
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

ROCHESTER, N Y, Sept 1s.-At 11:3O
Wednesday morning the preliminary bust
ness meeting of the Army of the Cumberland
reunion was held in the city hall Gen Sher-
idan presided Miss Ransom, the noted
artist who painted the historical work repre-
senting George H Thomas was present, as were
also many officers of the association and
members of the local reception committee.
After 81 ort address by Gen. Sheridan COM
mittees were appointed and few reports
read. Other reports We're put over. In the
afternoon the visitors went sightseeing
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
Good Samaritan. i'm councs.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept 1.-The Thirty
sixth National session Of the grand council Of
Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria
is now in session here. The meeting was
called to order by Rev. P. Seaton; right
worthy national grand chief, of Washington,
D. c. Delegates are present from Kentucky,
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia,
Indiana, Ohio, Delaware, Tennessee, New
Jersey, and West Virginia. The sessions are
secret 1t is composed Of 800 lodges and TO-
900 members, with headquarters in Balti-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
THE CHIPPEWA FLOODS.
An Estimate OF the Losses In the
Heeent Iuundati0n


ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. 1S.-A correspond
ent who made survey of the entire flooded
district, going from Eau Claire to the Missis-
sippi in skiff, seventy miles, gives the fol
lowing list of losses: Estimated cost of re-
storing dam and boomage works, 500, 600;
damage to residences, stores mills, public
bridges, ETC., in Chippewa Falls, $3.50, 900:
damage and loss at mill between Chippewa
Falls and Eau Claire, S125, 600; damage and
loss to residences and stores and contents ON
the north side in Eau Claire, s65, 600; dam
age to stores and residences and contents on
tie east side in Eau Claire, $100,e00; damage
to residences and stores and contents in Eau
Claire, 100000 eity's loss on five bridges
and public improvements sewers, etc, $780,
000; losses by mill-owners in stocks and
injuries to mills in Eau Claire, SIS ,0e0; midi
vidual losses in Eau Claire not included in the
above, S200,000; loss of Milwaukee & st
Paul railroad, s200t000; losses sustained
by farmers III Chippewa valley
fellow Chippewa Falls, Ss00,O00; losses
at Porterville, Meriden and Durand,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
Almost Incredible CrueItv.

AUBURN, N. Y. Sept. 1s.-An almost un.
paralleled case of cruelty has been dis
covered by John Moulvey, agent of Henry
Bergh. acting for the Humane society, in
Cato, ten miles from this city. A woman
of so years, a lunatic by birth, was found in
a pen eight by twelve feet. entirely naked,
groveling in filth Her name is Angelina
Hoyt, and she has a third interest
in farm of 100 acres, the homestead in
which she had been confined her entire life.
The room is in the corner of woodshed
and is without plaster 1t has one door
and small window which is closed with a
board, admitting no light Her father was
a penurious man, and began the course of
treatment which has been conducted since
his death by her brother and sisters. Her
mother died three years ago, and her
only attendant is sister aged SO, con-
firmed opium-eater Her brother-in-law,
James B. Knapp, operates the farm, and the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
THOUSANDS SAY so.

Mr.. T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes:
i never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bltters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Hartz q
Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
Railway News Notes.

NEW YORK, Sept lS.-The earnings of the
Northern Pacific show an increase of S54, 200
over the same week last year.
Vice President Wadsworth, of the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul, says: "a mortgage OF
$4,000, 600 has been recorded to pay for the
terminal improvements in Chicago and Mil
waukee already acquired, and to be pur-
chased and made In the future. The Farm
ers' Loan and Trust company is trustee
The mortgage is dated July /, payable in
1871, and bears per cent. interest None
of the bonds have been issued, but may be
this year"
CHICAGO Sept 1S-Freight agencies have
been established at the following points on
the Ohio & Indiana division of the Wabash:
Neapolis, Ohio, C. W. Ryan, agent; Cass,
Ind, c. B. French, agent Freight ship
ments for these points may be received with
out requiring prepayment.
CHICAGO, Sept 1S.-The conference OF
managers of western railroads was resumed
Wednesday morning with closed doors.
There is division of opinion regarding the
apportionment of the Nebraska traffic, and
well informed railroad men express doubts
regarding an amicable solution of the
difficulty
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

5000, losses Of lumber 10 escaped logs and
cost Of securing logs and lumber, si5u. 0O0i
total, s2,0l0,O00 The food win limit the
production Of lumberand ought to somewhat
further stiffen the price. Some of the mills
outside of Eau Claire are cut off temporarily
from shipping facilities A month at least
is likely to elapse before the railroad is again
made passable. and possibly six or eight
weeks. The work has been commenced,
however, all along the line.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
Preparing for blaine I'm Boston.

BOSTON, Sept. 1S.-Preparations are max
ing for suitable reception to Mr. Blaine
Members of the Republican ward and city
committee will meet him at the station and
escort him to the Revere house. There he
will give an informal reception, an
opportunity being offered to citizens generally
to meet him, 1t is expected there will be
music and fireworks outside and it is pro-
bable Mr.. Blaine will be induced to speak.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
The Bankers and Merchants, TeIe-
graph Company.

New YORK, Sept 1s.-Mr. Sully, one of
the general officers of the Bankers and Mer-
chants Telegraph company says that for the
protection of all concerned, the property
should be placed in the hands Of receiver,
and application will be made iii few days.
He further states that within thirty days a
plan for reorganization will be devised, and
that 1t will again put the property on good
1aaio
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
Crops I'm Wisconsin.

PALMYRA, Wis, Sept. 1s.-The yield of
the potato crop in this section is heavy but
plants are suffering from potato rot SO that
fears are entertained that the supply will not
equal the demand. Corn is harvested, and
the yield is the heaviest known for years
Wheat thrashed yielded heavy and is of su-
perior quality; farmers, however, are delay
ing thrashing on account of low prices. Bar
ley and rye also yielded heavy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
PUT YOUR HAND

In a vice, turn the screw until the
pain is all you can possibly bear,
and that's Rheumatism; turn the
screw once more, and that's Neu-
ralgia. Such was the definition of
these two diseases given his class
by a Professor in medical college,
and he added: "Gentlemen, the
medical profession knows no certain
cure for either" The latter state
ment is no longer true, for it has
been proved time and again that
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

FORTY FIRST CONGRESS, UNITED STATES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHING
TON, D. c., Dec. 2, 1870 My Dear Mr..
Fisher: You have received Mr.. Boutwelfs
answer. ] persume you will not deem it
necessary to come on here; if SO, let me
know of it a day or two in advance. /
have written Mr.. Caldwell about the bank;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

CUNsMITHs.
Wolf, Chas., III Seventeenth street
HARNESS MANUFACTURERS
sauerman John, 219 seventeenth street
H ARDWARE.
Stewart & Montgomery, 800 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
Wendt, II. 1902 second avenue
N EWs DEALERS
Wilmans, j. NJ. Post Office Block
N NEWSPAPERS
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
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posite Postoffice. Best advertising medium in tie
city.
The Rock island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
4 every Friday. fine Job department in conpec
ton with the establishment.
p RESTAURANTS AND C0NFECTIoNERS.
Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue
Eyers, Fred, 1911 second avenue
s TATl0SERs' 800
Wilmans, j. NJ, Post Office Block.
s falcons.
Westphal, John, 1912 second avenue.
WATCH MAKERS.
Bromley G. A 1877 second avenua
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eWAsH-
INGToN, D. G. Dec. 9, 1S70-My Dear
Mr.. Fisher:--I wrote very hastily, both to
yourself and Mr.. Caldwell, in regard to the
bank. A futher conference with the comp.
troller of the currency gives some addi>
tional facts which are Of interest, and this
letter is intended alike for yourself and MIR
Caldwell. Please show it to him. They
are now allowing Copper cent circulation on
1910 bonds instead of 80, and then 80,
as at different periods in past. They give
me the assurance that you shall have full
$3.50, 900 circulation on a bank of $500, 600
capital. You can, of course, deposite
5,20s if you please; but you will get no
more than 80 per cent circulation. They
will cost you more, of course; and though
you get more interest you will very likely
be disturbed in the quiet possession of
them very soon by the operation of the
funding scheme. The opinion gains ground
here quiet rapidly, as you might infer
from secretary Boutwell's report, that the
debt can't be funded at less than per
cent. BY taking 10-40 bonds, thereto re,
you would be undisturbed as long as the
banking system lasts, or at least for thir-
ty years and more None of the 10>40s
mature before A. D. 1904 and that is
quite long enough to embrace within the
scope of any financial operation. 1t
might be well to have your formal APP
plication for your increase of capital, and
take such time as you may wish for get
ting your stocks subscribed If you de-
sire, l will confer with Senator Rice in re-
gard to forms, etc. 1t might be better
now to let him take the lead. Yours very
truly, J. G. BLAINE.
w. Fisher. Jr.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
New Combined Remedy

SUFFERERS from Nervous Weakness, Pre-
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Cured by the remarkably effective remcdy-by
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pital. Highest medical endorsement Circular
FREQ. Address
lPAREIRA CHEMICAL COMPANY, Chicago, Ill.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

no trouble in securing bank of $500, 600.
The secretary of war will not allow the
use of the arsenal at Little Rock; says it
is impossible. Very hastily and truly,
JIG. B.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

FORTY SECOND CONGRESS, UNITED
STATES House OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 81, 1S71.-My
Dear Mr. CaIdaoeL: On the Goth inst, the
second note of the loan l negotiated in
December last falls due. The first for
$2,032,50, which fell due March IA, /
was compelled to meet at the greatest
possible inconvenience to myself. Idrew
on Mr. Fisher for the amount, but he de-
clined to notice the draft. The note
which falls due on the 29th, inst, is for
$2,579.35. 1t seems extremely hard and
unjust that l should be compelled to pay
this money. 1t is no more my debt than
the debt of President Grant or Queen
Victoria, and cannot believe that you
and Mr. Fisher, both or either, intend to
leave this burden on me. If you do it
will crush me. have no possible means
wherewith to meet these notes, and beg
you and Mr.. Fisher, either or both, to
come to my reilef. In letter from Mr..
Fisher under date of Jan. "a he writes me
as follows:
In regard to to the $25, 900 which you
borrowed and loaned to Mr.. Caldwell, or
rather Mr.. Pratt, as it was assumed by
Mr.. Pratt because you received from him
$50, 900 in land bonds for the amount.
Upon my visiting the office for the first
time after you left the city Mr.. Pratt said
he and Mr.. Harrington gave to you their
individual bonds, and they kept the mon
ey. And in order to obtain the money
and get out of Mr.. Pratt's hands. OBJ
tanned $4,000 in land bonds and took
what l supposed to be money, but it was
not there. Part of it has been misapplied
to other matter Fifteen thousand dollars
of 1t I loaned Mr.. CaldooeU. The balance
went into house at Little Rock without
my knowledge or consent, and Pullman
cars, etc, etc,
Now, my dear sir, if this be correct
statement, may / not hope you will re-
lieve me to the extent of the $4,000 and
Mr.. Fisher will surely the other 100000?
As wholly innocent third party, doing
his best to act as sincere and steadfast
friend to both of YOU, ought not be left
exposed to financial ruin and personal
humiliation. Please read this TO Mr..
Fisher. | have advised him of my writ,
ing to you. Sincerely yours.
J. G. BLAINE.
(To be continued
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
'lfE DAILY Argus.

CoRREsPoNDENcE.-Localn news Of general in
terest solicited from every town in Rock Island
and adjoining counties. Letters must reach the
office not later than Wednesday to insure insertion
the same week in the Weekly. All news OF spec
ial Importance should be sent as soon as received
by special dispatch or by telephone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

COUNTY TICKET.
For Representatives.. Il. PADDELFORD.
For States Attorney-ELMoRE W. HURST.
For Circuit Clerk-GE0. W. HENRY.
For Coroner-JOHN ALBRIGHT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

NATIONAL:
For observation-disclosures CLEVELAND.
For Vice President-THOMAS A. HENDRICKS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
For Congress-W. H. Niece.
Member Board EqualizatiOn-R, j. CABEEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

STATE:
For Governor, -CARTER Fl. HARRISON.
For Lieutenant Goyernor,-HENRY SETTER.
Secretary Of state,-MICHAEL j. DOUGHERTY.
For Treasurer, -ALFRED ORENDORFF.
For Auditor Pub. Accts-WALTER E. CARLIN.
For Attorney General, A. MCKINLEY
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
o. B. FIcRLIN, VIM. G. EWING.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

FORTY FIRST CONGRESS, UNITED
STATES House OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. &c, 1S71.-My
Dear Mr.. Fisher: have this moment
written to Mr. Candwell suggesting that
in case l can arrange meeting in this
city next week with Col. Thomas A. Scott.
to come on here. have some reason for be-
lieving very advantageous arrangement
may be made for taking, say $500 900. Twill
telegraph Mr.. Caldwell by Tuesday even>
ing # he can arrange the meeting and ask
him to hold himself in readiness for the
Journey. Your letter is this moment re-
ceived You ask my advise; let me have
an accurate and reliable statement of
your financial condition and can do
something | feel very sanguine with
Thomas A. Scott. I think you will not
deem me unreasonable when l again and
persstently urge that l ought to have
good notes for the $4,000 bonds which
were made by yourself and Mr.. Caldwell
the express basis of the 1926, 900 loan. |
do not believe your company has strong
er or more equitable and legal claim than
mine, while its personal hardship to me
are bitter and burning and humiliating to
the last degree Sincerely your friend,
]. G. BLAINE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
TOLEDO. Ohio. Sept. II.


Wheat-Firm; No. 2, 1890; September.
7Ss4c; October, 751Sc; November, 7759c Corn
-Firmer; No. 2, Sac; rejected sold at ara
soc. Oats-Unchanged; No. nominally.
a1fe; No. 2 white, 271z@2Sfc Rye-Nomi
nal; No. !, 5SSc. Barley-Lower; No. 2, 6Oc;
extra No. 8. 45c
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18

AUGUSTA. Me-, Dec. 20. lS70.-My
Dear Fisher: am in hopes now that |
shall secure $4,000. or nearly that. |
find money very tight and rates well up
to per cent, stiff at that. The most of
it will be for five and six months. If
had had more time and earlier notice |
could have raised more, and at easier
rates. have seen most of the parties to
whom bonds are due. do not have much
trouble about the January coupons of the
first mortgage bonds, but they, of course
growl some on six of the bonds. | would
be glad to have the coupon. prom
Used them individually to make it right
in the future. did not in any way use
the name of the company, nor commit
you to anything only myself. Only the
land bonds cannot make them sec the
equity OF removing the April coupon, and
l promised to try and adjust that matter
with you after my return 10 Boston. They
all agree with one voice that no bond
shall be exposed for sale. | wish you
could give Il the benefit of that fraction,
making thirty>two of the first mortgage
bonds for the 1871. 500 due. l used the
extra $500 liz adjusting the interest mat
ter, and it fits in completely. I will
make it all right with you. What | want,
then, is $50, 0O0-$32. 600 first mortgage
bonds, $50, land bonds; and also for
collateral to the notes for $685. 900 an ads
ditional $50, 900 of land bonds Please
meet me at Mr.. Caldwell's private
office on Saturday at 1915 sharp. | shall
e.
minutes for grace. 1t is very important
that have everything complete that you,
as a man will come to Boston with me to
take charge of the bonds. Yours in great
haste. J. &. BLAINE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-18
MI. M, CORBETT.
SWEENEY &WALKER.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNsELLORS AT LAW.
Hofiice in Bengston's block, Reck Island, H.
aug-1-dwY
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TRADE.
ifock ISLAND Market.
CORRECTED DAILY BY HENRY DARTS SONS.
WHOLESALE GROCERIES,.
DAILY

WHOLESALE GROCERIES,.
STTf!ApS
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1884-07-17
WINSTON THURSDAY JULY y, 1884,

clipping from the Zoophihst of last
March, if father will do that to his
owa child, what will one of the craft
stop at with other peoples children"
Hero is the clipping:
GA Danish physician living at Sam
70 has had, it seems, the honor of in
augurating new stage in the progress
of Experimentation He has been try
ing to produce tuberculosis IN his oaUis
baby For half year or theresbout,
he caused the infant to be fed with
milk from cow suffering from the
disease. It was intended to test the
'ilte :esting' circumstances, whe her
such food would engender tubereulo-
sis in the child. AS usual, there was
some uncertainty in the results. The
poor infant has suffered from some
form of scrofula, but doctors differ as
to whether it be-or be not-the con-
sequence of the diseased cows milk,
wherewith its scientific parent SO ten
derly provided it. The case is debated
in the 18th volume of the Scandinari-
an Medical Archives