The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-13

charges which he so defiantly hurled in
the teeth Of the entire Republican party.
E. Il. Lane. one of the big guns in the
radical army in the district, made speech
in Aledo the other night, and those who
heard both say, to a man, that Nick lherne's
speech was ineffably superior in every re-
spect.
Finally, the intelligent farmer" who
represents the Union in Hamlet, albeit
he resides in Rock Island county, says
that the Republicans are making arrange
ments to have mass meeting here, which
will be held as soon as it is possible
to secure speaker who can
intellgeintly discuss the issues
of this campaign from Republican
standpoint. If the Republicans of Ham,
let wait until they can secure a speaker
who can intelliqenuy discuss the issues of
the campaign, they will never have mass
or any other kind of meeting here. 1t
is misnomer. To discuss matter intelli
gently means to discuss it truthfully, and
the Republican side of this presidential
campaign finds its arguments in more
money and bloody shirt" they do not
pretend to discuss any question. They
ignore all living issues, and appeal for sup
port to the hates and passions engendered
by the late war. Their argument in the
north is public plunder-in the south it is
the bayonet
Notwithstanding the general cry of
hard times" Aledo has been making rap
id strides this season in the large number
of buildings erected. The growth of Aledo
is steady and sure, and it promises soon to
become place of considerable commercial
Importance Quite number of fine brick
business blocks have been erected, and
new and handsome residences are looming
mp in every direction. Noticeably among
the private residences, is that of Mr.. Jo-
seph Harvey, which was burned to the
ground several weeks ago. If Aledo had
about one-half a dozen men of the grit
and energy of Mr.. Harvey it would not
be long before she began to assume city
airs and proportions. The new U. p
church is rapidly approaching completion,
and will, when finished, be the largest and
handsomest church edifce in the county.
Deserving of especial mention is Bauer s
new hotel. This was formerly the ''Clau
son House." 1t was purchased by Mr..
Bauer, and has been made entirely new
from top to bottom, In the appointments
of large and handsomely furnished rooms,
with excellent table Accommodations, this
hotel cannot be beaten outside the cities.
This was something much needed in Aledo,
and now that the public can be accommo.
dated in frst-class style, Mr.. Bauer
deserves liberal patronage.
DR.. j. T. Woods, chairman of the
County Democratic Committee, has in.
fused a new spirit into the ranks, and is
giving a good account of himself. The
| friends of reform in Aledo are active and
vigilant, and are making extensive prep,
aIations to carry on a lively campaign.
The meeting announced at Gingles'
corners for next Saturday the 10th inst
promises to be we'll attended.
1t has rained almost every day the pas
week, consequently the roads are quite
muddy.
The work on the new railroad is being
pushed forward vigorously, and it is ex
pected that cattle will be shipped at Perry
ton station before the close of the month.
Two new buildings have been erected al
the station, and the foundations for severa
more are being prepared. When once
the cars are running, no doubt this new
, town will soon spring into prominence.
Thomas Phillips, one of our wealthies
farmers, and one of our active Democrats
made trip to Iowa last week on tour o
ins pection and speculation. He purchase,
half section Of land in Ringgold county