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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
Piles-Itchlng Piles.

Ples-Itenlng Piles.
Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fist ala, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of tie Skin, by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disaereeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as a trial viii prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossAIAN 4 MCKNsTRY, Hudson, n, Y,
Proprietors.
Sent BY mail for so cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any az
tections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years ~ j. J.
Davis(now deceased) and you v u be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN &
MCKINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayette, In
diana. Fuller Il Fuller, Chicago, whole
sale agents.
John f. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole.
sale Agents. 8 College Place N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

NEVER BETTER.-Unquestionably. in
purity and healthfulness, DR.. Price Is
Cream Baking Powder takes the lead of
any other IN the United States. 1t has
been used for years and was never better
than it is to-day. The success it has
achieved is certainly encouraging to Messrs.
Steele 4 Price, the manufacturers, who
believe that all articles used in food should
be strictly pure and wholesome, and de-
termined that this standard of excellence
in all of their preparations shall be main
tanned.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

Cold. raw wind.
Have you paid your water rent.
Very few farmers in town to-day.
-Broadway Presbyterian festival in
Darts Hall this evening.
Now is a good time to advertise
Christmas goods in The ARGUS.
-''Sleigh for Davenport-going right
over-only l0.cents, is the cry now.
Our ice men, and number of private
parties who put up their own supply, have
commenced work cutting ice.
"A change in the time of arrival and
departure of trains on the Peoria road has
been made. See time card in this paper,
-Protraeted meeting at the Ninth
street Nj. E. Church commences this
evening and continues until after New
Years.
Turnkey Munger had Tim Riley, the
Hayes and Wheeler color bearer-bigamist-
highway robber-c chicken thief, at work to-
day saving wood.
1t is said that the Light Guard Baud
| is not divided but that John Biehl, the
former leader, is the only musician who has
withdrawn The first information was OBJ
tanned from Biehl.
Ashes have been put on many of our
street crossings. Good idea An ordi
nance requires all ice, snow etc. to be re-
moved, but few think of complying with the
Law, nor the police of enforcing it.
MIR, Edmundss proposed amendment
to the constitution providing that the su
preme court shall examine the returns Of
the electors and declare the result was
rejected-it received only IA votes to g.
AGAINST it, ems
Luke e. Hemenway, tax-collector Of
Moline township, has fled his oficia
bond with the circuit clerk. 1t is in the
penal sum of $l99.7I2, aud S.
W. Wheelock. Charles w. Lobdell and
Porter Skinner are his security.
/ Mr.. BANDS silver bill has passed tht
house of representatives, yeas l67 nay
SO. 1t provides that silver dollars of tn
weight of 4l22 grains shall De coined ant
be a legal tender for all debts. public an
private, except where the payment of col
coin is required by law.
-Wylie & McCune, the new bookstor
firm in Bengston's old stand. opened thei
place of business to-day. The goods ar
, neatly arranged and it is very tast
establishment. The firm intend to hav
the latest papers for sale, and. hereafter
THE ARGUS can be procured there.
A large archway is being cut throug
/; between the dancing hall and the dinin
room at Turner Hall. and the place wi
be fitted up 10 first class style for the fai
to be held there on next Saturday, Sur
S day, and Monday, Everybody is unani
q nous in the opinion that Mr. Herkert !
t the right man in the right place.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

FALSE DELIcAcY The friends of those
who are troubled with bad breath, and,
through over-squeamishness, dislike to
refer to it, commit a positive and cruel
mistake, especially if they are aware of
the merits and great efficacy of the frag
rant Sozodont This is the true and only
remedy for the difficulty; there is no valid
excuse for bad breath now.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

A lady writes US: l suffered intensly
from an attack of pleurisy. My nlrse
obtained bottle of Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in ii rec
hours [ was entirely cured. | wu4 u
recommend to ladies the use of Renne s
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain aud
suffering, aud as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it in the house for use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, peafect substitute for
Castoria Oil. 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach, Worms or
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it. 1t is certain,
it is speedy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Popular illustrated book (z6o pages) on
MANHOOD WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE!
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely seaLtd, postpaid, for so
cents, by DR.. c. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles Street, St. Louis, Mo-, the great
specialist. Read his work.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
Books Recently Received at Rock
Island Public Library.

Books Recently Received at Rock
Island Public Library.
1.-American ORTHODOXY, volumes.
2-Turkistanda, vols,
3.-History of the Civil War in5Ameriea 2 vols
4.-Makado's Empire,
5.-History Of illinois, by N Edwards.
6.-Ofhcial Catalogue of the United States
International Exhibition.
7.-Adventures of Captain Mayo.
S.-Danwiniani. 8
g.-Niking tales of the North,
10.-0nly Fiddler.
11.-Recollections of Tour In Scotland, in 1903
la.-Lhe Of George Washington.
13.--Trumps.
1.-THE Howaja In Syria.
15.-Boys Of Other Countries.
16.-History and Conquests of the Saracens.
I7.-Fortnnes of Miss FolaenI
1S.-The two Chaneellors.
19-Life of Marie Antoinette, 2 vols,
20.-Chapt3rs on Animals,
2L--A Hidden Life and other Poems.
29.-From Jest to Earnest
23.-All the Way Round.
A,-0akum Pickings.
IS. -Pericles and Aspatia.
20 Brief Biographies, English statesmen.
27.-Mercy Philbriek's choice.
28.--iterl0die.
29.-Boys' Adventures In Australia.
30.-Sea and Shore.
S1.-Bits Of Talk about Home matters.
3a-In His Name.
S3-Helen's Babies
Existence Primer. Physical Geography
35-Burtons History OF Scotland, vols,
36--Virginia. Illustrated, by Port Cfayou
S1.-Crfpps the carrier.
3S.-Opening the Chestnut Burr.
3S.-Theory of Sennd.
39.-By and BY.
40.- Pilgrim and the ShriLe
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Science is everywhere discovering frauds
and authorizations in manufactured pro-
ducts; but it fails to do this in B. T. Bah
bits Best SOAP THIS is made of the
purest and safest material, and accom-
plishes its object with a smaller waste OF
material than any other.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

One who relieves pain aud cures disease
is certainly great benefactor. The man
ufacturers of Freligh's Remedy deserve
this title, for they have given this great
medicine to the public, and thousands of
former sufferers from Rheumatism, Neur-
algia and kindred complaints have testified
their gratitude. Druggists generally sell
-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
RIrpTrrRF CURED in from AZ

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of che Triumph Truss anG
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery. N. Y.
This Truss and Supporter took the media
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and alIflesh, bone
and muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Linimentis for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce. Manufactured by
Allarie. Woodward & Co., Peoria, H.
s.l7mWf&W1Y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

NEGLECTED COUGHS AND COLDS. "
are aware Of the importance of checking a
Cough or Common Cold, in its first
stage; that which in the beginning would
yield to Browns Bronchial Troches," il
neglected, often works upon the lungs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

ENTERPRIsTNG DRUGGIsTs. Rock Is
land druggists are always alive to the de-
mands of the people. They have just
received supply of that wonderful RENE
dy DR.. King S New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, Asthma and
Bronchitis, Tickling in the throat, Hears.
ness, etc. Cough worn victims whose lungs
are nigh racked to pieces, will find instant
relief in this remedy. If you doubt this
go to your druggist and get large bottle
for one dollar or a trial bottle free of charge.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
CITY.

Free of charge, Your druggist will re-
fund your money if DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup does not give you satisfaction and
cure your cough.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan add sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

The Victoria is the handsomest self
feeding base burner for soft coal, making
the burning of soft coal as clean as hard
coal. Parties in want of the best stove call
and see it ct David Don's. l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

LYONS kAThAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy. luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray II has stood the test
of 40 years. Ischarmingly perfumed, ard
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN Hi.
LIER'S HALL,
On Saturday Eve. Dec. 1e.

All members of the Tilden Reform
Club Of Rock Island. and all supporters
of Iilden and Hendricks are invited to
meet in Killers hail on next Saturday
evening at u o'clock, for reorganization
Of the club, and for the transaction Of
other business of importance. By order
of The COMMITTEES.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

The elegant stock of furniture at Kro-
ger q Freytae' is being sold at auction
very cheap To-day the crowd in atten-
dance took advantage of the low prices.
The sale continues to morrow.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Hats repaired aud shaped over into the
latest style by j. Gonnien. the practical
New York halter. cor. 4th avenue and
10th streets. 6d2w.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Wylie & McCune, in Bengstons old
stand, have the finest stock of books, sta
tionery, pictures. wall paper, etc, 10 the
city Holiday presents a speciality. Don't
buy your presents till you look at their
stock, 14d2w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Old sewing machines made new by Haz
card & Bro, in Wilson sewing machine
Office, No. 209 Main street, Davenport,
Iowa. 13d&wtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

The Grand Central Hotel, the largest in
New York, has made another innovation,
and ''tumbled" its rates from $500 to 81
so and $500 per day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier. and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had Of Bengston and
Thomas
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

One of our neighbors says that they
would not be without DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for coughs and colds if it cost five
dollars bottle. 1t must be good.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Buy the Victoria self feeding base burn
er, acknowledged by all to be thelbest, at
David Don's, No 1917 Ills. st. l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
Peoria and Rock Island Railway.

Peoria and Rock Island Railway.
The centennial tickets are this day with
drawn.
Until further notice time tickets will be
sold to Philadelphia for $17.25, to New
York $lS.S5.
These tickets are good for five (5) days
from date Of issue.
J. V. MAHoNEY, GenI. T'k't. A'g't,
j. r. HILLIARD, Receiver. 3ltf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
The weatner--To-Day

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA N. 36o above zero 10 n 10 above Zert
ga NJ 2Se " " SP.M. 100 -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

ANTHRACITE Coal, all sizes, the bright
est and cleauest in the market, for sale by
L. g. Frazer. Call and examine it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Court Records and books for county
offices made in the best manner at The
ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
CannphOrineI

Is the most efectual remedy sold, is luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric.
has pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will imme
dately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
BuDi0ns and Chilblains, Eruptions OF the Skin,
Pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Spare rib, tenderloio, sausage meat, leaf
lard, &C., at Gilmore's pork house. 16dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

NICE RULING done at The ARGUS
BlNDERY, Leave orders at the counting
room,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
Extension of Taxes.

Total ......-.......... SIC, 100 u $10,744 80
In this township the valuations for the
two years compare as follows:
VALUATIONS:
Equalized Equalized
Assessed. County. State.
B. Hawk. 1875, ALI ,201 426,620 $50, 1855
1876, 424,500 4,24,500 357.43S
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
Personal.

WILL S. Barnes, Louisville; w. Lewis,
Baltimore; Chas. VanDuyn, Milwaukee;
T. L. Holmes, st. Louis; and Geo. F.
Whitney, Trenton, No., are among the
arrivals at the Harper House.
MIR. Joseph Starkey, of Bowling, a.
prosperous Democratic farmer, who has
been on visit to his native town, Lough-
borough, England, has just returned and
was in town Wednesday. While in Eng
land 1he wrote us letter which was
received some time ago, but its publica-
ton has been impossible on account of the
press Of important matter concerning
the presidential election. We hope to find
room for it before many days.
A Prime Remedy for a Painful Dis
ease.
The pangs endured by the rhe umat-
ic are attributed by scientific pathologists
to the contact of cetain abnormal acrid
element in the blood with the sensitive
covering of the muscles and joints, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, being q superb
blood sdepurent, is admirably calculated
to expel this impurity, aud by removing
the cause to allay the pain and feyerish
symptoms which it produces That it is a
most successful remedy for rheumatism,
neuralgia and govt as well as a reliable
means of couoteraetiug those diseases, is a
fact amply evidenced by voluntary certif-
Gates emanatiug from those whom it has
cured, and attested by medical praetition-
ers OF high repute. 1t is likewise a
sovereign curative of dyspepsia, constr
patton, liver complaint, urinary troubles
and general debility, Jas well as
the most popular and successful Iantidote
to malaria sxtant.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
Special Commute

Rock Island, ILL.,, Dec. Is. 1876.
Supervisor Kerr moved that the mat
ter of repairs in the county jail be refer
red to the Committee on Jail and Jail
Accounts. Carried.
The petition of John H. Kaufman, for
an abatement, was read and referred TO
the Committee on Attachments.
Supervisor Chamberlain moved that
the Committee on Poor and Poor House
be authorized to insure all the county
buildings in good and reliable companies,
Carried.
The semi annual reports of John V.
Cook, County Clerk; Geo. d. Gould,
Circuit Clerk; August Huesing, Sheriff,
and Samuel r. Porter, Treasurer were
read and referred to the Committee On
finance
The Committee on Jail and Jail Ae-
counts presented the following report,
which was received and adopted:
Your committee. to whom was referred
the matter of repairing the Jail, would rec.
ommend that the Sheriff be authorized to
put 10 the necessary floors, of hard wood,
and make other necessary repairs, at his
discretion.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

We viii give $500 to any one that will
produce handsomers setof stove patterns
than the Victoria soft coal self feeding
stove at David Don's. ll-l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
PEORIA d RocK ISLAND RAILWAY.

sHoRrrsr ROUTE TO vHx EAST AND soUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Eastern Bx g OOAm. Mail a Rx. 1:12 Up, m
Mail 4 Rx. $50 p. m Western Ex. 500 p. m.
Way Freight $40 g. IN. Way Freight Ss25 p. IN.
The 500 a. m, train makes close iconnection at
GAlva with b a Q, for Aledo and Keitsburg,
also at Peoria with q J, for Jacksonville, Spring
neld, ST Louis and all points south and southwest
arriving In st Louis at 1900 pm.
The 80 train makes close connection ct Galva
with B q o r R. for Galesburgh and Burlington,
also at Peoria with B q W, and T W W., for
points east and southeast,
j. r. HuLIARD, Receiver.
jas. V. MAHoNEY, GenI TIKI Ag't
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
Railroad Time Table.

RocK ISLAND D MERCER CO.. =. 3.
riving at Gable At II 10 g. m, and 900 p. m.
Leave Gable At $50 a. m. and f7:45 p. Arriving
at Rock Island at $40 q. m, and 500 p. p.
r. r. CABLE, General Manager.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
JOHN G. PARMENTER,
JESSE S. DALEY,
GEn w McMrrnnur

Committee on Jail and Accounts.
Supervisor Mardock moved that L.
Ellsworth be appointed Constable OF
Drary township, vice Amos Ballard, re.
moved from the State. Carried.
Adjourned until tomorrow morning at
9 o'clock.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At S.25 q. m. 4:30 p, m. and 10:00p p. m. Trains
arrive from weet as above.
come WEST TRAINS LBAvEs
At SIS Q I'm. ; 965 q. m, and 500 p. N. Train
arrive from the east a. above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

L Krell has the largest and cheapest
stock Of Christmas toys ever brought to
the city and he invites everybody to come
and see them.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Christmas presents at Wallenhaupt's--
cheap. l2-dtf,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fluid Lightning is worth ten times its
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14
ar rou1s. nocx IsIANn 4 oHIoAao 2. 3

ST. LOUIS. RocK ISLAND D CHICAGO q. z.
GOING SOUTH TRAINS LHAvB
At s .O6 a. m. and 90 p. m. daily,
ARRIvB FROM ST. LOUIS
At $40 q m. daily, and e:20 D. IN.
sTERLLNe TRAINS LEAVE
at $40 q. m. and $40 p. m.
ARRIVE PROM STERLING
At 900 a. m. and 800 p. m.
COAL VALLEY MINING co.'s TRAINS.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
7:O5AM 1890 A. NJ
ia:OOM $50 P. n.
wEsTERE UNION RAILROAD.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Day Express and NAL ......S:35 500 Pm
Night Express. ........... 1000 N o:5o AM
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-14

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fist ula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of tie Skin, by the use of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-18
SECOND EDITION.
The Situation i'm Louisiana.

THE RETURNING BoARD-FIvE GENTLEMEN OF
BOTH PARTIES TO BE INVITED TO WITNESS
ITS LABoRs-THE VACANCY TO BE FILLED BY
DEMOCRAT.
Special Dispatch TO the New York Times.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1.-THE situation
here, to-day, remains unchanged. The sec
ond letter, addressed by the Democrats to
the Republicans this day, will probably
close the correspondence. Something more
to the purpose than writing letters has been
accomplished. When the Returning Off
GERS meet tomorrow, they will in
vite five gentlemen of each political party
to be present and witness theirlabors. This
will happily dispose of the question Of Be-
cret session, and will give satisfaction to
both parties. The next point is the election
of member to fill the vacancy Oh the Re-
turning Board. have the best reason for
believing that the Chairman of the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee of Louisla-
ma will be asked to name the man
to fill the vacancy, and he will
be elected. These two points have
been considered by the Republicans, and
the citizens of all the States, so largely in
terested in the election OF this State, can
rest assured that, if the Democrats meet
the Republicans in the pacific spirit which
prevails tonight, the canvass will be fairly
and openly made, and amicably settled as
speedily as possible. A number of visiting
Republicans leave tomorrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-18
The Next House,

COUNT SHOWING IT VERY EVENLY BALANCED
-sIoKNEss OR DEATH MIGHT THROW THE
ORGANIZATION EITHER WAY.
Special Dispatch to the FhitadG. Inquirer.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE desperate at
tempt to count out the Republican eandi-
date for Congress in the Sixth Maryland
District, came to grief to-day, Mr.. McCo-
mas, Republican, having an official majority
of nine, the Democratic calculations being
erroneous in several places. This gives
the Republicans, so far, one hundred and
forty-two members, about whom there is no
reasonable doubt. II they carry New
Hampshire next spring, as they have
the last two elections, they will get
three more, making one hundred and
forty-fve. There are still doubtful dis
tricts, as follows: Missouri, one Louis
lana, one South Carolina, two. II the Re-
publicans get two of these they will have
one hundred and forty seven, or a majority
of full house. They may get them all.
The Democrats have elected in Georgia
Alexander FL. Stephens, who is the same as
dead man, and who is not likely to be
here at the organization. There ls also a
Democrat, elected as an independent by
Republican votes, which gives them two
doubtful men in the one hundred and
forty-four already conceded to them. In
any event, the next House is so close that
sickness or absence from various causes
may throw the organization either way.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-11-18
Fire Near Philadelphia.

THE CHANGERS ENCAMPMENr BURNED DOWN
AN IMMENSE TINDER BOX DESTROYED.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1.-THE extensive
one-story hotel structure. i.nowa rs the
Grangers' Encampment, situated at Elm
Station on the Pennsylvania, Railroad, three
miles from the Centennial grounds, was to-
tally destroyed by fire early this evening.
The fire originated in the eastern end of
the structure, in the section used for the
dining room. The building being situate
in Montgomery county, and far from water,
it was soon mass OF charred timbers.
The reflection cast on the sky was bril-
liant, and caused many persons in
the city to believe that the Centennial
buildings were burning. The hotel WAS
erected by, and belonged to, the National
Grangers' Encampment, and did good bus
mess during the latter days of the Centen-
nial. The loss is set down at $4,000 and
the insurance of the furniture at $780,,
900. The building was one-story and
a-half structure, and had accommodations
for 1000 guests 1t was built in eight sec
tions, and was 400 feet in length and 450
feet in depth. The dining room could ac-
commodate 1000 persons