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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
DIR. GREGG AT GENESEo.,
Criticism of the Geneseo News on His
Speech.

We have already published one article
on DR.. Gregg's speech at the Old Settlers
meeting at Geneseo. Here is another one,
from the Geneseo Nea0S:
Loud calls were made for DIR. Gregg, of
Rock Island, genuine oid-timer. The
DIR. stepped forward He is hale and
hearty old gentleman, with a benevolent
aspect and a portly form. His address
was full of wit and humor. and kept the
audience 10 cheerful state of convulsive
merrimept. What be said was little
smutty in spots, little wicked in other
spots, aud SOME OF the more fastidious
might have Jumped the whole as being de-
cidedly vulgar. But the good old-tiners
were not quite so squeamish as our more
degenerate brothers and sisters, and the
DIR, is, as we have said, genuine repre-
sentative of that class which is so soon to
pass away-the sturdy and honest old pio-
neers of the west, who broke the glebe of
natures gardens and turned them into
| fruitful fields for US chaps to fatten and
grow rich upon. The DIR. addressed his
audience as MEN and Women of Henry
County" Then he explained why he did
no. say Ladies and Gentlemen of Henry
County" which was because the old set
tiers are far superior class to the ef-
feminite humbugs OF the present day, VINO
riot in the appellation of Lady and Gentle
man. He gave graphic and very humor
Gus description of the modern gentleman
or fop, with his white necktie, and starch,
ed shirt, and immaculate dress coat and
cane. He gave an equally glowing and
complimentary picture of the modern lady
who swings about the streets, with her
patent hustle and long trail, AMI then, like
; as not, when the quiet shades of night
have fallen upon the world, steals forth te
some house of unsavory repute. where
her masculine adorer awaits to receive
her and where her white fingers may be
seen to touch the piano as she sings te
him
"Oh, I'm gay young gal,
With my jockey hat and feather,
And know you all too well,
For we've been tight together"
| Now that WAS To cav the least sOmeI
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
The Tiremen's Reunion at Sterlin


From none of our fremen who attended
the reunion at Sterling were we able to
learn the time made in the runs, but in the
Sterling Gazette we find it. The towns
represented by companies in the contest
were Lanark, Morrison, Dixon, Amboy
and Rock Island. The Sterling Gazette
says
The foremen of the contesting companies
drew lots for the order of running, the
Lanark company taking first run, the Am
boy second. the Dixon third, and the Rock
Island fourth.
There was some delay in getting ready,
but at about five o'clock the Lanark COM
pany was ready, and took position on Null
berry near Fifth. At the signal they
started and came down the street on a
| splendid run, the hose was unbuckled and
running off nicely, when it caught and re-
fused to start. The cart was under such
Roadway that the man at the hose could
| do nothing, but was laid fiat on the ground,
the company thus losing everything.
The next run was by the Amboy com
pany. They made a fine run but were
bothered about connection, the man at the
hydrant having water on before the pipe
men were ready, and thus troubling then
and losing time. Their time was 49,
seconds.
The Dixon company made the third rur
and did it magnifcently, getting water OIL
in 534 seconds.
The Rock Island company made tn,
fourth run and made a good one, but, from
some trouble in uncoupling, failed to do a
well they ought, and were 703 seconds il
getting water.
The FIRST prize, a beautiful silver trumpet
appropriately engraved, was then presented
to the Dixon company, and the secont
prize, fancy belt,t the Rock Island com
pany.
The i'll luck of the Lanark company en-
listed the sympathy of several citizen
and they determined to raise purse 70
them if they would beat the time of tn
Dixon company. Twenty dollars wa
raised and they made their second attempt
They made fine run, the wheels of thei
hose cart striking the cross walk by tn
hydrant in thirty seconds, the best tim
made on the run of six hundred feet, bu
, they had trouble with the coupling an
used sixty-three seconds in getting watel
the second best time made.
This closed the contest. The Dlxo
t company feeling jubilant, as they migt
D well feel, marched through the street
with broom for banner, indicating tia
they had swept the field. They won a
honorable and easy victory, and were we
entitled to all the pride they might feel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state of mind
a weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
no energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory. often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork
iudiscretions, This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds a sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system. arrests d'schA. eH dispes
the mental gloom and despondens. 'na rejuve-
mates the entire system. It is perfectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for q package
Of five boxes end large 81 vial of powder, which
is important in DID, serious cases; or 81 per single
box. sSold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MSNCINE Co,
No. goa BRoADwAY, II. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

Before the Democratic house of representatives
adjourned they adopted buncombe resolution
setting forth that IN certain states voters in
undated and denied their rights and declaring
that the guilty parties should meet with prompt
and efficient punishment. President Grant has
taken the Democracy at their word more promptly
and efficiently than they anticipated. He has is
sued an order that all troops not needed to fight
the savages in the far west shall be in readiness to
enforce the spirit OF the above resolution whenever
legal requisiton is made for them.-Rock Island
linton.
The resolution does not state
that in certain states voters were
intimidated and denied their rights. ,
Those who take the trouble to read the
resolution Ito be found elsewhere in this
paper will see that the administration en-
tirely perverts its intent and meaning.
The resolution calls for the courts to Gu
force the law-Grant and the Republicans
order out the military, in order to overawe
and reduce to the plant uses to the Re.
publican party the oppressed people of the
south. The highhanded course of the Re
publican administration, from present ap
pearances, will react upon the Wheezean
halers with tremendous force in the north
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
Weather Probabilities.

WAsHINGToN,A Aug. 2l.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather.
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night:
For the northwest, falling barometer.
warmer southeast to southwest winds, and
partly cloudy or cloudy weather, with rain
areas 10 the latter, and possibly extending
to former,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

THE SPLEEN is glandular organ ex-
ceedingy vascular, and situated near the
great pouch of the stomach. Its veins
form part of the portal system, and con
vey the blood which has passed through ii
to the liver, where ir mixes again in the
general circulation. 1t is about five inches
long, three inches wide and about six
ounces in weight 10 an adult. What
special duty is assigned to it in the animal
economy, Psychologists have as yet unde,
termined. If its special function be I'm.
known, its enlargement las 10 ague cake) il
sensibly felt by those who suffer from
chills and fever. Amid all the medica
discoveries of modern times for prevent
ing inactivity of the liver, and lessenine
the unnatural increase in size of the spleen
from its Alternative, stimulant, tonic and
corrective properties, none is equal to the
| Home Stomach Bitters.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

The GRAND UNIoN.-New York,
This hotel has gained wide popularity
both on account of its eligible situation
being directly opposite the Grand Central
Depot-and the excellent manner in which
it is kept. By stopping at this house,
guests save the heavy expense OF carriage
hire and expressage. baggage being carried
to and from the depot without charge. 1t
is first class 10 every respect, and yet the
rates of charges are lower than at any
other first class house in the city. 1t il
conducted upon the European plan.'
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
Hope Hose Company Disbanded.

Chief Engineer Bollman, and Aldermen
Davis and Wolleuhaupt, the Committee
Of the Council, on Fire and Water, owing
to the complaints of rowdyism against GER
tain members of Hope Hose Co. have dis
banded the company and locked up the
hose house, and it will remain locked until
a new company shall be organized. The
good men in the fire department owe it to
themselves to weed out the rowdy element
in the department and place it on a basis
of responsibility, unless they all wish to be
clsssed in the same category.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haye testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni'
Medicated Completion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A. Pozzoni, St.Louis, Mo-, and by E.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Go. 1874 Bowery, n. Y.
This Truss and Supporter took the medal
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

THE FRAGRANT BREATH OF BEAUTY
attests the matchless purifying properties
of Sozodont Every lady who has eyer
used it proclaims it is a perfect antidote
to dental decay Pure teeth are essential
to pure breath, and both are enjoyed by
all who resort to this agreeable, whole
some, and invaluable compound.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
Ho! for the Centennial.

The Peoria & Rock Island Railway has
now on sale, Centennial Excursion tickets,
good for sixty (6O) days via all the popu-
lar routes Call and examine route books,
guide books, maps, &c.
JAS. V. MAHoNEY, Gen'l T'kt Ag't.
w. n. JARVIS. Gen'l Ag't. 5-29d31m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

tho may Marry, who not; why?
i'.@.s,' important questions answered in
DE-. WiIITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE.
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
81 els. by mail. Address GIT ST. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

If Freligh's Remedy fails in single
instance to cure the most acute attack of
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, or Gout, the
price of it will be refunded by S. 0. A.
Murphy, wholesale druggist, 81 Barclay
ST., n, Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

LYONS KATHAIRON makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
tout or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Is charmingly pertumed, aid
| has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

REMovED.-M. Cohn, successor to Liv-
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krell's confectionery. he
has all of the latest styles ofhats and caps,
gents furnishing goods, trunks, valises,
etc. 3-9-d6m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

IA ounce Of prevention is worth a
pound of cure" A bottle of Renne's Pain
Killing Magic Oil in the house, or on hand
for Immediate use in case of emergency,
will often save life. or long and tedious
sickness. Try it for colo or cholera NOR
huS
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. Manu-
featured by Allaire, Woodward & Co.,
Peoria, Ill. 5-l7mwf&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
kIDDERs AsTHAMA PAsTILEs ha

kIDDER'S ASTHAMA fAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling de-
lishtiul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell 4 Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
"a. M. 66o above zero 10 $50 above zero
"a, N, T5o 8P. n. SO - 4"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

WELL UNDERsTooD.-It is we'll under
stood by the community that Dr. Price S
Cream Baking Powder has constituted for
years past one of the special domestic
staples at all the markets of the west and
south. 1t is regarded as one of the most
successful and creditable products, and is
unquestionably, if the opinions of chemists,
physicians and all classes of consumers are
worthy of acceptance, the purest anu best
baking powder ever placed in our market.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

For Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
THE ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick, Leave orders at
The ARGUS Counting Room, opposite the
the Post Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
fish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

WATER FILTERs.-Parties that are
troubled with impure water, can find. by
using one of Don's Water Filters and
Coolers combined, will make it clear, and
cleanse it of all impurities. Also just re-
ceiyed large lot of Refriqerators and Ice
Boxes. DAVID Don, 10 West Ills st.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

Mrs. Holcombe will receive limited
number of pupils at the piano, organ,
and in vocal culture. Apply at l6 Green
street. m&th
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
POLICE CASES.
Before Justice Hayden.

John Berney was arrested yesterday by
Magistrate Cropper for being drunk and
disorderly. This morning he was fined So
costs for which Geo, NJ, Luken became Sc
curity,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

STop that distressing cold with bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

Cross AND SICKLY CHILDREN can be
made healthy and strong by regulating their
stomachs and bowels with Castoria. 1t is
more effective than Castor Oil and is as
pleasant to take as honey. For Wind
Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms and Costi-
veness, there is nothing in existence equal
to Castoria,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
STOP YOUR GRuMBLING !!

|. BAMBERcER, the Popular Ciothier opp the
Harper House. is the only man in town who never
complains of dull times! Why!
LIST. Because he is selling the Best Goods at
LOWEST PRICES.
I'd. Because he deals fair and honorable with
everybody!
Sd. Because he never misrepresents piece of
goods, and had rather lose the sale of it
4th Because he never makes the People be-
ieve that he is selling Below Cost, 8
9Th. Because he is always obliging to his
Customers
The above Reasons account for his success in
business. Call and examine for yourselves.
]. BAMBERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning instantly cures tooth,
ache.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

Why WILL You SUFFER from Rheuma-
,ism. Sprains, Stiff Joints, Swellings-
Burns, Scalds or Weak Back, when the
Centaur Liniment affords certain relief
Many articles soothe pain to certain ex-
tent, but the Centaur Liniment cures
The White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Liniment is for horses
and animals,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
Monday. August q, 1879.
Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA D ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY.
CHICAGO, socx ISLAND 4 PACIFIC 3. 3.

come EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At 30 g. m. a 30 D. m. and 10 100 p. m Trains
arrive from west as above.
come WEST TRAINS LEAVE,
t6:25 q. M; 9:55 q. m, and 800 p. m. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21
POLLS. BLooNrNaToNS WESTERN

Lv. indianapolis. Ar Peoria.
&C Mail &Ex 400 A N 1:5b N
Peoria. Indianapolis
&C Mail a Ex 7:A5PM $40 p N
Cars run through from Peoria to Cincinnati with
out change. Connections made at Indianapolis for
all points East and South.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-21

Now that was, to say the least soms'
The New York herald., 1876-10-25

States as to the manner OF certihcation.
For instance, the law requires that the
electors shall meet in the different States on
fixed day; and the vote of Wisconsin was
once thrown out on the ground that the
electors did not meet on that day, snow
storm having prevented their assembling.
vague apprehension has been felt of possible
trouble in the counting of the next electoral
vote; but there is no ground for this. We
do not live in Mexico and the people would
frown down any attempt to interfere with
their will by tampering with the votes Of
the electoral college. Nevertheless, it is to
be hoped that the next Congress will adopt an
amendment, favored by many prominent
men Of both parties, electing the President
and Vice President by popular vote. II
is simpler and better way. Under the
present system many Presidents have re-
ceived but minority of the popular vote.
The New York herald., 1876-10-25
The price Of the HKRALD today and hence
forth iciA be three cents
Counting the Electoral Vote.

We have compiled elsewhere q summary
history of the laws, regulations and pro-
ceedings relating to the counting Of the
electoral vote for President and Vice Pres
ident. The OCCASION is always one of in
terest, though usually Of little importance
There has been at no time SO far any dis
pute about the count which involved serious
consequences. Under the notorious twenty
second joint rule, in 1878, the electoral
votes of Arkansas and Louisiana were
thrown out for various reasons; but the ma
jority for General Grant was so great that
this made no difference It should be un-
derstood that this joint rule was not re-
adopted by the last Congress, and is, there
fore, no longer effective. Accordingly, the
next counting of the electoral vote will take
place on the second Wednesday in February
under the following constitutional provision
and law
ARTICLE "a The President OF the Senate
shall, IN The presence OF the Senate and House OF
Representatives open all the certincates and votes
shall then De counted The person having the greatest
number OF votes for President shall be President II
such number be majority of tho whole number Of
electors appointed; and # no person have such mL-
jory, then from tho persons having the highest
bcrs, not exceeding three the list OF those voted
President the House OF Representatives, shall choose
Immediately by ballot the President"
SKcrIoS 142.-Congress shall be In tho Sec
ond Wednesday in February succeeding every meeting
OF the electors, and the certificates, or many OF
them as have been received shall then opened tho
votes counted and the persons oii The Offices OF Prcsl
dent and Vice President ascertained and declared,
agreeably TO tho constitution.
1t has been generally held that the duty OF
the two houses and of the President of the
Senate in the matter is merely ministerial, and
relates to scrutiny Of the records sent in
by the electoral college, SO for only
as to see that they are regular in
form, according to the requirements of the
law of Congress and the laws of the different
The New York herald., 1876-10-25
Il RIPPLE SH EE T.
HBv YORK. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER a5. 1875
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Owing to the action OF portion Of the carriers and
sewsmen, who determined that the public shall
not have the HERALD At three cents per copy they
prsven, It. made arrangements to place tho
HxRALp in the hands Of all readers tho reduced
price 70 that end have secured wagons and
newsboys to patrol every thoroughfare OF this city
accommodate readers Ncwsboys purchase
any quantity they may desire from wagons at the
usual wholesale price and also at 1895 Brodway and
No. Ann street
The New York herald., 1876-10-25
BAD for tho Newsdealers.

In their determination to regulate the
price of the HERALD the nevsdealers are not
likely to prove successful. A few hundred
middlemen cannot successfully combine
against the whole people of New York. If
they persist in their folly they will simply
bite off their own noses to spite their unbe-
nign countenances The price of the HERALD
is three cents. and they are in duty bound to
sell it at that price; but if they do not it is
easy to ind other dealers who will, or to
devise other means equally efficient for the
distribution of the paper. In our efforts to
meet public want in this matter we shall be
sustained by the public. No man wants to
pay four cents day for the HERALD when
its price is three, or to make his newsman
o present of three dollars and thirteen
cents a year. The newsman who exacts
such a demand from his customer will not
only lose the sale of the HERALD but his
customer also. Every man buys where he
can buy the cheapest, and our columns this
morning bear ample testimony to the fact
that the public will not encourage the deal
ers who overcharge them. From many diff
ferent quarters we have notice of the exac-
tions Of the dealers, showing that the public
is cooperating with us in securing the re-
duction of the price of the paper. One of
the most notable evidences of the kindly
spirit in which the reduction is re-
ceived and of q disposition to assist
US in enforcing it is the action of
Mr.. Field the Superintendent of the Third
Avenue Railroad. He has directed the con-
ductors on his line to eject any boy found
asking more than three cents for the HERALD
or trying to force other papers upon pas
sengers instead. This action is necessary
to secure tho interests and accommodation
Of people on the street cars, and we COM
mend it to the superintendents of the
First Second. Fourth. Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth and Ninth avenue lines, the Broad
way and Belt lines, and the Forty-second,
Twenty-third, Bleecker street and all other
crosstown fines. 1t is an important work
that we have undertaken-a work in which
the public is deeply interested and ready
to assist us. If the newsdealers stand in
our way it will be bad for the newsdealers.
The price Of the HERALD today and hence
r n 4 ~
The New York herald., 1876-10-25

IT GENERAL CARY goes on talking as ne
talked to HERALD reporter yesterday, and
is reported this morning, he will soon be
come our Uncle Samuel, position to which
he is partly entitled from his association
with Grandfather Peter. He is able and ex-
oct, voluble and confident and in all mat
tsrs pertaining to craftsmanship and politi-
cal economy he is the rival Of that famous
man Of the past, who could
----dissina uisb, and divide
A hAix 'tvtxt south and southwest side