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Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

Our weakly contemporary weakly at
tempts to excuse its lack of enterprise in
aot giving the list OF premiums awarded
at our County Fair, as soon as did the
JOURNAL. by saying that the Secretary
has not yet published the official report
When their list does appear we trnst they
will explain wherein Is the difference be-
tween that and the one given two weeks
since, by the JOURNAL.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

AT the Literary Club this week, John
w. Tyler was appointed to read an essay
Lucian Gibbs to give reading; and
Messrs. John Cavendish and f. z. Bra neh
to act as leading disputants upon the
question:
ResoIred, That the best interests OF the
Country demand the formation, of a8new
| political party.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

W. 4. Faze is still engaged in taking
views of residences and scenery in this
vicinity. Understanding and appreciat-
ing bis art, Mr.. Faze succeeds in admi-
rably reproducing nature and, as no makes
la speciality of outdoor views. those desir-
ing the services of a landscape photo
grapher, cannot do better than secure
those of this artist.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04
Notice..

The annual meeting of Lake County BIZ
be souStS willfbe head, 1T the C6Agrega7
tional Church in Painesville on next Sab
bath evening (Oct. 5th) at seven O'Clock,
a union service. The meeting will be ad-
dressed by Rev. c. S. Martindale,, Dis
trict agent for JNoEthefni Ohio, and others,
A general attendance is solicited. By
order of the Board. 4.i
117-1 S. ". PIERsoN, Sec'ty.II
PAINEsylLLE, o., Sept. 30th, 1873.
THE purest and sweetest Cod-Liver
oil is Hazard SQaswell,s made on the
sea shore. from fresh, selected livers, by
Caswell, Hazard d Co., New York, 1t is
absolutely pure and sweet. Patients
who have once taken it prefer it to all
others. Physicians have decided it supe-
rior to any of the other oils in market.
k. 4wI17
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

SEE the new advertisement Of G. FL.
Wheeler in another column. With a iarge
new and well selected stock of every vari-
ETY. Of boots, shoes. fnbbers and leg
gins, Mr.. Wheeler is ready to offer unus-
uaf inducements both in variety and
style aad ia price.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia. Indi-
gestion, Depression of Spirits and Gener-
al Debility. in their various forms, Ferro-
Phosporated Elixir of Calisya made by
Caswell Hazard & Co., New York, and
sold by all druggists. is the best tonic
For patients recovering from fever or
other sickness, it has no equal II taken
during the season it prevents fever and
ague and other intermittent fever.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04
A Card.

To those wanting views made of their
residences who expect me in certain neigh
borhoods, would say that as nearly all of
my time is now occnpied in making school
pictures, Icannot leave town only on posi-
tive orders. My terms are five collars for
six large pictures, payable at time mega
tives are made. School pictures as hnre-
tofore, twenty-five cents each for twenty
or more pictures. Samples sent by mail
when desired. Orders by mail promptly
attended to. W. A. FAZE,
1880 p. %. Box S14, Painesville, o.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

AMONG the largest of the stock of Dry
Goods brought here for fall trade is that
of B. Ehriich at the "New York Cheap
Store.e A fuil assortment of every varie-
BY of the latest styles can be found at this
establishment aud those intending to pur-
chase are almost certain of finding what
they want Call and examine the stock
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

HEAVY frosts have been reported from
sarious parts of the country. As yet
however, this section has not been visited
by any "feezing." Young men who have
worR white vests so exclusively the past
summer, have not as yet laid them aside,
but are wearing spring over-coats in the
hopes that We shall have mild winter.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

REUBEN P. HARMON, Esq., of Kirkland,
has come out as an independent candidate
for the office Of Representative. His ad-
dress, giving his reasons for this course
and his ideas upon politics generally is
published in another column on this page.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

A suburban mater-familias. who wanted
some cream of tartar to make lemonade
with, committed the mistake Of asking for
| tartarie acid at one of our drng-stores.
The intelligent clerk, knowing that that
couldn't be right gave her tartar emetic
instead, and as consequence the family
physician reports seven patients from that
one dwelling.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

AMONG the coming changes In fall ''busi-
ness," we notice that q new salo, n is soon
to be opened by Messrs. Mcfarland and
Hazen-the latter being recently from
Chprdou-in the store belonging TO c.
Bartlett, oa Main street.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04
p. 4 Y, r. II.

Track-iaying is rapidly progressing on
the narrow gauge, and shortly trains will
be able to run through to Middlefield
Corners. What an eventful day to the
benighted people of that grazing, hilly Sec
ton, will be the one upon which the first
regular train runs through, connecting
them more closely than they have ever
been before. 60 the great teeming world
around them, giving that access to the
markets, for sale and purchase, that they
have never had before, and that many of
the old Inhabitants never dreamed of hav :
ing. We remember hearing this remark
made by one old settler-oId Mr.. johnson
the other daF, while sitting on the end
Of the last rail laid down: 81 recollect
when my father brought me TO this c0un-
try in 1901; how this country looked; why
if you could see all the deer have killed
on those hills (pointing around him) in
one pile, it would scare you, and the bears
and the wolves too. 1 tell you never
thought to see rail road through here;
no-sir-'e.u
Although the people have lived pleasant
Iy and contentediy through these long
years of toll, the event of a railroad run
ming by their doors must seem like finger
! of progress reaching out towards them.
The iron is now beyond the old State road
near East CIaridon and but little in front
of il to delay the uninterrupted laying of
| the rail through to Swine Greek. distance
l-of about fifteen miles. Mr.. Darragh has
exerted himself to the utmost to keep
away from The track-layers. to do which
he has been obliged to employ large force
| of men, and the more men the more rum
ming about and worry to the contractor.
| We can say no more for the work than to
| say that it is as good as was ever done
! under the circumstances. Unbounded
credit to the contractor for its being so.
| The line beyond Chard0n Is being so fast
balfasted up that by the time it is through
/ 1t will be in nearly as good order as the
old division. The stone-work the bridging
and trestleing, in fact, all Of the
| engineering work is done In a most credit
/ able manner. 1t has seemed to be the aim
Of j. C. Sharpless, chief Eng, to employ
| only such men as assistants and subordi.
mates as not only could but would do their
| work we'll, but do it SO that it need not be
undone. And in our opinion ne has moi
{exerted himself in vain, for from personal
acquaintance we know the engineers to be
men of culture, honor and integrity. That
part of the road under Sup. Grain is oper
ated in a manner not to be questioned
The trains and locomotives are managed
by gentlemen who know their business
and take pleasure In doing it we'll and
carefully.
Another payday Is now approaching
done, satisfy all claims to the full amount
quietly and Systematically. We are in
formed that the road has been built 80 fal
with money not procured upon bonds ol
anything of the sort, for SO far no mort
gage bonds have been put upon the mar
ket and the company owes not a dollar
except the running monthly debt of tn,
ipresent month.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04
CITY OFFICERS.
RoAnp OF EDUCATION.
LOCAL TIME TABLES.

LOCAL TIME TABLES.
POSTOFFI ICE.
OFFICE HOURS
From IN A. NJ. to Z PM; Sundays IL M to T. NJ
MAILS DEPART:
coino East. II 80 P. M. and II III p. N.
Going West, b;5o A. NJ and S:zs e ~. ~.
Cleveland, (speciaD is:Sa s:2a p' 3 az. al
Middiedeld Mondays and Tuesdays), 100 A. M.
MAILS ARRIVE:
EYop, East. 5:3S A. NJ. and 5 30 p. NJ
From West, IL :35 A. MANU- II .da de 7, A. ~
Cleveland (speciaD, 0 5:0 Z. ~ ~.
Charion, = ~ ~ N. "a N ~
Middiefied Tuesdays and Fridays), 500 7. nj.
Letters should be left at the Postofiice ONE
HOUR BEFORE MAILS DEPART.
Letters will De ready for delivery ONE aAL1 N,
HOUR after trains arrive, except mails received
at night, which will be delivered next morning.
Letters placed in the Outside Letter BOX
up to O'Clock p. M. will be sent BY the night
mails. >. +. SCoflELD' T. :"
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

WHAT has become of the move made to.
wards reviying the interest in the "Soi.
diers AoHumenta" With over 81, 900 raised
it seems as II sufficient effort ought to be
made to obtain the balance needed and
| thus secure the erection Of this tribute tc
the memory Of our fallen soldiers.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04
Lake County Democratic eeayen.
HEons

The Democrats Of Lake County assem-
bted In mass convention, Sept. 9th, in
Painesvflie. Oliver Andrews, Esq, WAS
ELECTED chairman, and Matthew L. Root,
Esd, secretary. The following ticket was
put in nomination:
Representative-Jobn s. Allen.
County Auditor-DeWitt y. Hill.
County Gommissipner-Horac s. Fay.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

A totally abstinent gentiemaa of this
place says that he didn't object to the ap-
pearanee of pretty little snake, which
recently was poured out of the pitcher
into his tumbleF Of water, except that the
exhibition had an unpleasant suggestive
ness about 1t.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

ON Sunday evening a horse, belonging
some "hoodlums," !" from the place where II
stood fastened on Liberty street, and after
being driven a while, was finally left on
jackson street. where it remained ali
night.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

'HEARfN0 that there was an organiza.
ton Of the "Patroas of Husbandry" il
Thompson, . sagacious mother, from the
rural districts, accompanied by six un.
married daughters passed through here
on Monday last, ea roate for that place.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

YOUNG ladies will soon be obliged te go
home from church, Sunday mornings,
alone, ss It will be too cold for the boys to
loaf outside, and the seats are too hard to
go inside. We hardly knew which to pity
the most. the girls or the boys.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

A fascinating "gal" Of this place. has
succeeded in inventing a new printers
"galley"-at least she has succeeded in
reducing one of the compositors in our Of
fee, to q condition but little better than
that of q galley slave.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

AT the Council meeting on Monday eve
ming, no matters Of especial importance
were transacted-1he usual routine busi-
ness of receiving reports, auditing bills,
and adopting resolutions, occupying the
hours of session.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04
Emigration Turning.

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Com.
pany offers 100000, acres OF land in Cen.
trail and Southwest Missouri, at from three
to twelve dollars per acre, on seven years
time, with free transportation from st
Louis to all purchasers. Climate, soil.
timber, mineral wealth, schools, churches
and law-abiding society invite emigrants
from all points to this land of fruits and
flowers. For particulars address, A. Tuck
Land Commissioner, st. Louis, Mo.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

In consequence of the large demands
made upon our advertising space this
week we have been compelled to postpone
the publication Of several communications
until next week.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

On Sunday evening next, the Lake
County Bible Society will meet in the
Congregational church, OF this place, at =
O'Clock. See notice in another column.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

n. W. Tuttle, Of the firm of futile and
Craine, lost about sixty dollars, In money
and jewelry, by burglars, on Saturday
morning last. Entrance to his house was
effected through window in the lower
story.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

varied with wond srful suddenness from
one extreme to the other. Now hot, now
cold, it has been with difficulty that one
could keep sufficiently posted to enable
him to tell whether linen duster or an
overcoat would be wanted.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

PARTIES desiring pianos tuned, can Sc
cure the services Of G. G.. Holt, by leaving
orders at the music store of J. j. Pratt,
or at the Painesviiie Saving and Loan AS
sociation's Bank.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

AN alarm of FIRE ON Monday evening,
was caused by the explosion of lamp in
the dress making rooms of Misses Branch.
Fortu nately the flames were extingulshed
before any really serious damage was
done.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

WARREN says that the curreat reports
concerning his good fortune, are founded
on fact and that the numerous congratu-
lations he has received, are all consme IL
fdUt.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

NOTWITHSTANDING the report of a fail
ure in the peanut crop, there IL mo sign
OF weakness in. the pen uttered by the
s.red hot peanut man" who drives his
trade near the Park Friday evenings.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

EVERY variety of job work, done at the
most reasonable prices aad in the best
style at The JOURNAL JoB PRINTING o.
flee. Call and see samples and get prices.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

On Tuesday and Wednesday next, the
Worlds Fair is to be held In Thompson
1t is expected that this year the Fair will
far exceed that of other years.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

CALL at ii. G. Gray's and see COPY of
the new book, "Great Industries Of the
United States" II is . valuable werk fer
reference.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

THE cornerstone of the new Methodist
Episcopal Church now being built in this
place is to be laid with appropriate cere-
monies, on Monday the fifteenth of the
| present month.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

! The people are beginains to appreciate
that the JOURNAL is the best family paper
published in the county. During the past
week tscenty-t,oo new names have been
added 70 our list. s.AdTertisers please no.
tice.n
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

Hin ~ TtFI-
MONETARX.o, ,

u ~ h'1s'i'i ~ - October 2 ISIS, .
=. Matters in the way Of finances are moving
along as. smoothly as could be expected after
the great strain that has been sxperienced for
the past ten days. A great point has been
gained il the fact that the idea that universal
disaster would overspread the country in all its
business departments has been dissipafed, and
a degree of confidence has been impaired that
was hardly thought possible . week ago. Our
local banks are not Yet meeting the demands Of
their customers. - Now the xantiof currency is
felt in ,altauarters, and will undoubtedly CON.
tinue TO be felt for some time 70 come. liod -i7.o
The following were the closing rates for Coin
I
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

THE report of the soundings In Fairport
harbor, give the depth ofwater this week
as Is feet and inches between the pier.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

WE received a pleasant call from Hon.
John r. French OF Washington last Satur-
day.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

Our "Child's Story" this week is even
more than ordinarily interesting. Read
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

OUR cynic suggests that the best way to
keep inqufsitive childrea's ears shut up is
to box 'em.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

THE man who bitches his horse so as to
leave his carriage obstructing a street
crossing was in the city on Tuesday.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

On Wednesday, Oct. 18th, the annual
reunion and dance of the 9th Ohie Bat
terry, will he held at the Hosner House,
in Troy, o.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

To various friends we are under obfiga-
tions for tavors in the way Of papers sent
us from distant parts of the country.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

BE sure and read the Agricultural De-
partment this week. Mr.. Bateham has
made it even more than usnally inter-
esting.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

not to be admitted into public schools, uR
der the school law as amended fast winter
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

List Of Letters
HNCALLED FOR IN THE POST Of
" flee at Painesvilie, Ohio, October 2,lS73.
LADIES' LIST.
Bates, Mrs Hannah Nurry, Miss Mary
Booth, Mrs Liger Owei (, Mrs Mary Ann
Crowl, Mrs Elizebeth Morrell, Mrs Lita
Grifiith, Mrs Electa Reynolds, Mrs Sarah
HOdason, Mrs Sarah Sinfey, Miss Mary
jackson, Mrs PLisceila Sittey, Mrs Mary
Lynch, Miss Maria Sondoes, Miss Lavinia
Murrice, Miss Lizzie
GENTLEMEN'S LIST.
Bouton, H Kelcber. John
Colt, Ioomis, Lucian
Cole, AC Marvin, w n Judson
COrlett, j Noyes, Chalmer
Hotchkiss, Peck, Albert
Persons calling for the above letters will say
eadvertised."s j. r. SCOEIEI4D. r. n.
HELD FOR POSTAGE.
A W Drake, Cleveland, o.
Chas Waldron, Brimfield, o.
h Ford, Cleveland, o.
Walker. McGraw 4 Co, Detroit.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

DIR. Beardslee accompanied by his fami.
ly started on a two weeks Eastern trip on
Monday last.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

In enlightened Ashtabuia the statutes
against gar .Diing are en- 'orced against jt.
veniles players of marbles and pitch-aad.
toss.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

A large number of our cftizens attend
ed the Northern Ohio Fair during the past
week.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

THE nights and days are now about the
same length.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04
MARRIED.:

Han ANNAH-BUNDf-At Hosmer's Hotel In
Troy Center, Sept "a, ls7a, by Rev. j. X. Shat
Ter, Mr.. Hiram Hannah TO Miss Lucretia y,
Rundy. Allof Parkman.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04
LOCAL ITEMS.

COURT commences next week on Mon.
day.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04
CLEvELAND1NARKErs.


RYE FLoUR-The market is steady and quiet.
We quote IS 25@5 CO.
MILL FEKD-Shorts $i6 90; coarse middlings
SIS 90; second fine do $40 90; fine $22 90. Bran
SIG co.
.WHEAr-.The market is quiet but there was
at 81 3S; No. at 81 4@l 80.
CoRN-Dull and indefinite. Low mixed held
at SIC; high mixed held at 55c.
OATs-Dull. White held at &c. No State
held at 4Oc; Nos do held at 4ac.
RYE-Prices are nominal at 70c for No. 9, and
75c for No. state.
BARLEY-There is an active inquiay, but the
market is unsettled and we can give no fgutes.
PoRK-Market active and prices firm. Heavy
mess, per bbl, SO g; short mess sl6 80; extra
clear s17 5Oafs 60; the wide range covering
the diff erence between the packers prices.
LARD-we quote at sh@s<c for city-rendered
in kegs; sHc do. in tierces; country
at 80 cents in lots, with 2s93Oc in a small way
Good to prime ao9s5c; lower grades at Iaaisc.
CHEEsE-Little doing and prices parely firm
to quality.
EGGs.-The market is firm and active, with
short supply. fresh are selling at 23c in crates.
PoTAToEs-Demand active and prices un-
changed, selling at s5c per bushel in sacks
from store,
POULTRY-Old chickens fair supply and
dull at l0c /; live spring chickens nominal at
~ 5O92 Is per dozen. as to size and condition.
GREEN APPLEs-Dull. Fair to prime fruit
selling at range Of ~ 7593 80 pen barrel, as to
quality.
HAY-Baled Timothy is nominal in car lots at
$SO0O022 W per ton, and in retail way ut $23 GU
@25 OO. Baled straw oat, nominal ut $14 0091E 90
near 10 is and $1s 10 in a small way.
SALT-The inquiry is steadily active and
prices are firm. Fine per Dbl. 81 Us; Coarse, dia-
mond ssO ms. 81 10; Ground solar 3S6 MS 81 sS;
Dairy salt Dbl 81 90; do. x bbl 81 45; do2S 10
ID bags % 55; do. COS fb bags IS 80; Ashton per
sack$4 25.
Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-10-04

MUSICAL.


v j. PRATT, DEALER IN ALL KINDS
eJ of Musical Instruments, Sheet Music etc.
Main street. Painesville. Ohio. 155
EORGE BURT-BAND-MASTER OF
NJ the Pah esvlle Cornet Band. instructions
given all k nds of Wind and Stringed Instru-
menrs. Music arranged for any number or kinds
81 Instruments Address p. o. Box ss7, Paines-
,eille, Ohio 104
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-09

~ DIR. BOHANNAN'S treatise on Special
Diseases which fully explain the nature, causes
symptoms, etc, of "Spermatorrhea" or Seminal
Weakness, - Syphilis, Female Complaints all i'm
pediments to Marriage, and valuable information
on other delicate subjects, sent FREE to address in
a plain sealed enuelope, on receipt Of one stamp
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

0O00 AGENTS WANTED guarantee en-
OVOO ployment for all, either sew nj e. per day
or $1,000 or more year. New works Nv Mrs ri
b. Stowe and others. Superb premiums given
away. Money made rapidly and easily Pafticu-
lars free. QUEEN CITY PUB. CO. Cincinnati n
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-09
OH 9aily Arens,
REGULATING CHARGES FOR TRANS
P0RTATION,

A railroad that honestly cost twenty mil
lions, waters its stock up to fifty millions
and then charges rates of fare and freights
to make the concern pay dividends on the
whole sum- This premium the people are
forced to contribute to fraud. They are
plundered to pay for the use of capital nev-
erinvested- mere perquisite and prey of
swindlers-and as their avenues to mar
kets are blockaded, aud under this execu
tive control, they have no remedy for the
extortion. For this reason we are glad to
see a move in Congress looking to a meas
ure ofrelief Under the AUTHORITY regulate
commerce between the States, some believe
the government may regulate charges and
establish uniform rates over the whole
Union. The question has been referred to
the Judiciary Committee of the Senate, and
if they hold on the side of the people, it
may lead to some action. 1t has grown ev-
ident that something must be done or west
ern agriculture is doomed to extinction.
The greed of monopoly is greater than the
entire profits of production
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-01-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DR.. BOHANNAN
Established In St. Louis 1887.

Office No 619 North Fifth street, tbetween Washing
ton Ave. and Green streets,