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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
Proceedings of the Iowa County
Probate Court.

MONDAY Jan. ), 1876.
Estate of Digory Baker-Ednund
Baker appointed administrator.
Estate of Robert Limon-Petition
of Carl Evers for conveyance of land
held under contract. Order to hear
petition February 21st, 1876, at 10
o'clock a. m.
Estate of Rees Rees--Order for f.
nal hearing January slst, 1876, at 10
o'clock a.. m.
TUESDAY, Jan. 4th, 1876.
Estate of VIM. E. Lewis--Hearing
citation of Elizabeth Lewis. Further
hearing Of the citation continued to
January 18th, 1876, at 10 o'clock a
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

All advance paying Subscribers
new or old-may avail themselves Of
the above liberal terms. We respect
fully ask our friends throughout the
county to call the attention of their
neighbors to the inducements offered
above, and thus aid us in extending
our circulation.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

A MALICIOUS FEBRlcATIoN-We do not
know who was so audacious in misleading
the public in case that could result only
to their detriment, as to assert that Halls
Balsam is no longer in the market We
assure our friends that such is not the
case. This old standard remedy for
coughs and colds is still prepared in its
original purity, and may be had Of drug
gists everywhere in the United States or
Canada. Price. $1.00.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

Scholars neither absent nor tardy for
the month-Georgia Lewis. Lousia Sou
den, Leila Mitchell, Emma Rohr, Robert
Hoskins, George Whitman, Lena Elan,
Torrance Prideaux, Celia Prideaux,
Matthew Prideaux, Katie Arundel, Min
ME Roberts. Louisa Souden was neither
absent nor tardy during the term.
PHILIP EDEN, Principal.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
BUSINESS NOTICES.
For Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale the
North half ofsJohn Reeds lot, immedi-
ately in rear of Jones & Owens new
building.
7jan.76. ORvILLE STRONG.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

aea- We find the following item,
which may prove of considerable in.
terest to the people of this county. in
the Milwaukee Sentiae' of January LIST:
U. s. CIRCUIT COURT.
Henry G. Bowen vs.. Iowa County
Motion to quash writ of attacmhent VS.
John Hoare, county clerk, oyerruled.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
Village Property For Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale, his
dwelling house, situated at the corner of
Iowa and Walnut streets, Dodgeville.
The house is a story-and-a.half frame,
16x24 feet, situated on lots having 70 feet
frontage on Iowa street and 1870 on Wal>
nut. Good well, good cellar under house,
currants, apples, plums, &c. Will be
sold on easy terms, or traded for small
farm. For further particulars inquire of
DnIID
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

Skirts, Nubias. Scarfs, Gloves,
In endless variety all new and sty lish,-
just received this week, at
CHARLEY BrsHoP's.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
DESIRABLE RAJ FARM
For Sale.
fine subscriber offers for sale good farm situated in
the town of Wyoming. ten miles north of Dodgeville
on the Helens road. The farm contains
2O5 ACRES.
9O5 ACRES.

About sixty acres under cultivation, the balance
excellent timber. Improvements consist of good
frame DIV cling house, 16x26 feet. containing six
rooms, with good cellar and good cstern; log
stables; God granary; splendid yeung orchard of
every fe a.
FOR ter ms apply to A. s. HEARN. at the CHRot.
LcLE once, Dodgevile, or to JAMES COX,
On the premises.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
Straw Mare.

vAK.EN w by the subscriber, living in the town
village, sec. SO, town g. Range g. east on or about
the 10th 81 November, 1875, sorel mare about
years DID, white star in the forehead the right hind
foot white. The owner is request ed to call prove
property, pay charges and take the said mare away
edec76H4. EDMUND EDMUNDS.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from Nerv-
~ out Debility, Premature Decay, ar all the eff
ircs of outhful indiscretiop WILL for the sake OF
suffering humanity. send free TO all who need it, the
recipe d directions for making the simple remedy
by VIII i he cured. Sufferers wishing to profit
by the dvertser's experience do SO by address
Ing in perfect confidence. JOHN b. OGDEN.
24de cCm AZ Cedar st. New York.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

Pure-bred Chester White and Berk shire
Pigs and choice Pointer Whelps. Also,
ten varieties of Fancy Fowls, stock as
good as the best. Address
WV. B. HARRIS, Dodevile, Wis.
24dec6w.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

nea- We still need some wood
right away.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
READING MATTER FOR 1875.

Inducements Extraordinary.
We will send the CHRONICLE and
either Of the publications mentioned
below for one year, for the amounts
placed opposite them respectively, free
Of POSTAGE:
TIE CHRONICLE
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
Two Acres of Boots

AT Charley Bishops. Not all in one pair,
owever. Also, splendid new stock of
hoes, for everybody.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
MONEY TO LOAN /

MONEY to loan on hrst-class Real Es-
tate. Apply to-
REESE & CARTER.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

EgJ. O.. Hooking has just got in a
1ot,of Walkers custom-made boots that
Ell feels proud over. Try pair of them
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
Dry Goods.
FOR SALE.

New ar:ival-elegant goods-~all va
rieties-at CHARLEY BlSnor's.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
Farm for Sale.

The subscrber offers for sale fifs rfarna contain.
ing so acres situated In the town Of AreEasfn tho
road leading from Rngeles's to Helena Station, IL
miles northeast Of Dodge viie and miles seuffss
acres under cultivation, and the balance timber
land Good IMPROVEMENTS, consisting Of dwelling
house stable, grafery &c. Well waterel BY living
springs and las a public road running through IT.
For trems and further particulars. app'x to, WIN
II HAYS. living on the premises,of TO A. s.fRkpr
at the CHRoNIciE Office.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
MISCELLANEOUS.
SAMUEL w. REESE,
II r III x. IL II.
DopaEvtLLE. WISCONSIN.

Buys and sells Domestic and Foreign Exchange
and United States Bonds. Draws Drafts payable in
any par OF England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Ger
many 81, Norway. Highes price paid for Gold and
Coupons. Collections made and remitted at lowest
brink rates. And sells passage tickets o and from
all Eur. pean Ports, the National. American and
AnCl ines of Steamers.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
Jennieton Items.
JEENIEToN, Jan, 4th, 1875,


shall once more break the silence
which has so long prevailed, though
there has nothing of very great import
ance transpired since we last wrote you.
We haven't a chapter of accidents to
chronicle, but we will mention one
which took place week before last. A
son of John Lynch had two of his fin
gers cut nearly off while playing with
some of his schoolmates, who were
chopping down little tree, near the
school house.
Christmas and Now Years passed as
usual, but the weather was far differ
ent from what some of the young folks
wished.
The weather has been unusually
pleasant, so far, and the farmers are
pleased, as it is great saving of fod-
der.
The singing school at the Congrega
tional Church, nnder the supervision of
Prof. J. T. Eulette,is making fine head
way, and the way in which he con-
ducts his class is highly spoken Of
wherever he goes.
The disease among the horses has
once more disappeared, without any ia
tai cases in this reighborhood.
We are anxiously looking for the re-
turn Of Mr.. James Stephens, for we
think we shall get pretty fair descrip-
ton of Kansas, when he returns, as he
is a practical farmer and understands
the nature Of the soil, &C., as we'll if
not better than the majority of men.
| shall close at present by wishing
the CHRONICLES boys happy New
Year. Yours, &C., PETER.
- Our readers will be interested
in knowing that the train leaving
Freeport at 1920 a. M, via the Chi
cago ard North western Railway,
makes close connections at Fast Rock
ford depot, with trains that leave
there for Madison, the capital of Wis
ccnsin. This train runs via the Keno
sha and Rockford line to CALEDONIA
cu1CtlOH, du0 GlCuCC OfcF tu0 uidUk-
son Division of the G. & N. w. r. r.
Should the train be late leaving Free.
polt, the connecting trains have orders
to wait one hour for it.-Frceport
True Mission.
1t will be seen from the above that
passengers leaving points on the Min
eral Point R. r. by the morning train
can raach Madison the same after
noon, and we also understand that this
arrangement does away with all the
omnibus transfers between Mineral
Point and Madison. This is a con-
yenience for which the G. & N. W,
Co. deserve the thanks Of the travelling
public.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

TNUREKA LODGE NO. lo3, meets at ne GOOD
Il. TsmnIar Hall oppositet the Masonic Ill w. every
Nondsy evening at o'clock, ..d
Msmisrs yisit.ag tho village areinvitedto attend
T.. BOSANK o w. c. 7.
KELLY, W. II. S.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07
SOCIETIES.

I.O.O.F .-Dodgevile Lodge No. l4I'
meets in Odd Fellows Hall, every SAT
yTrxg urday at ~ O'clock. Members Visit
'SesSSSks& ING the village are invited to attend.
Al ROBBINS, N. G. II. EDA fEA Now
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1876-01-07

ENCAMPMENT, No. 81, 10. o.F, meets IN
/ Odd Follows Hall, first building south OF the
.ourt house and 4th Tuesday evening oteach
month. IHoo' AhAho"'O''
JAS LRTCHER, Scribe. -.
woo w1LL DEdREE TEMPLE, meets ~
-. nomth &c. KELLY, ID. L.
VINE OWENS y. 8.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25
nelknaP's Resignation.
grs REPORTED TENDER UNDER THREAT
FROM MR.. cLYMRR,

Rrs REPORTED TENDER UNDER THREATS
FROM MR.. cLyMRR.
The Baltimore american of to day says :
The rejoinder filed by Gen. Belknsps
1sounsel in the impeachment case discloses a
4 fact that had not been made public. He
S'sys Ghat a5 the interview between himself
}ind the investigating comnirtee Mr.. CIv,ne =
Eold him that if he (Belknap) did not resign
1oelore IL O'Clock noon on the following day.
he (Ciymer) would move for his impeac6.,
fnent. Gen Belknap understood this to be
h promise that il he did resipn there would
pc no impeachment He accordingly. in
|oIder to avoid the modification that pubic
Erlal would bfil & to a member Of his
family (Mrs. Belknap), rendered his
designation at 1920 A. M. on the
Eoll' wing day, and at IL a. m. notified Mr..
'Jiymer Of that fact. The technical points
n Gen Belknap's answer seem to be drawn
|"lth great skill, and the impression is gain
ing, ground that the Senate will be Obliged
20 dismiss the case for want OF iurisdiction.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25
AmnSemsnts.
TNHE COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT 10
MIR. G. B. RHOADS.

:. - . ainsers oi tne CITY, viii take plnce on
THURSDAY Evening, April 27,
+, AZ. Az the West Presbyterian church. sth and WASH
parts. wa "VnsisO OF TWO
pARI SOLOS, Duets, Quertette and two nale
onoruSes Se by the Millard Club and an organ aon
o,tAE AAE IL MILIAhD's MASS IN e., by a cborus Of
aooug sixty voices chosen from the various chor Of
ene cry nearly every choir in the city being repre
ssesntteu. Ine committee announce with Dleas,,re
4at m te rehearsnls that have been held give promise
Oh Oh performance that has never been surpaase ed r
our local talent. The mass is brilliant and int.
esTng composition, and cannot fail to please all
,r;itts ,ri;oikets ~ cents concert will commence at 81
ters, james 4 Webbs or any of the oomm;ttes ar
snasb nssbbs n HbrRdIey py James w Iobdel W; D. Kav-
Jas; A IL Cameron, Geo. w. Stone, Committee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25

Hr0 THE VOTERS OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY
My fellow citizens, after some hes,tatiun / have
sconeluded 10 offer myself to your consideration as
candidate for the office of Sheriff. subject to thu
3noMination of the Reppbhcan party plsdging my.
self to support the nominee of that party whomso.
Sever he may be. JONATHAN n. lEORCiE
Iep" IN New Castle Hundred.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25

aJ FOR CORONER.
Tho undersigned offers himself candidate for
Coroner, a. Now Castle county, subject the dsoi.
sion of the Republican party.
JOHN II, GALLAHER.
Seventh and Walnut Streets,
n Jan 25tndSW. Wilmington, Dst
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25

NV ILLIAM MIILER,
wv FOR SHERIFF.
offer myself as candidate for Sheriff of New
jastle county subject to the decision of the Reprb
ican party. WILLIAM MILLER
lanSad&wtn Wilmington Hundred,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25

H. the voters IF New Castle county. After SONS
#ltatlnn and the solicitation of many friends. /
coneluoed to offer myself to your consideration
the office Of Sheriff, subject to tho nomination OF
kepnhcan party. The time being too short
or the nomination to lnake regular canvass
|pe my frends will accept this notice as u personal
NJ nlntW-ln WI. II. BIlll(nEa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25
The DavenporI Moneys.

ptR. AKERMAN INQUIREs IF THE COMMITTEE
WILL PRESS ITS QUESTION.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
WASHINGTON, April 25. - Ex-Attorney
5eneral Akerman appeared before the
committee on expenditures in the Depart
OF Justice again to day. and asked the
N 60 consider whether they would
4 ss ~ an answer to the question
\ |3z ssSday, as to whether he
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25

FOR SHERIFF of New CASTLE county NIcuo.
EaS u. APPLETON late of AppoQuinimink lid.
beet to the decision of the Republican noinina
Pn' febl7,d
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25

TlIOIN
E WILLIAM b. WILEY,
Of Wilmington Hund;ed,
Subject to the decision of tlr Reieincaii party. y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-04-25
NOR SHERIFF.

u again offer myself rs candidate for Sheriff OF
#9w Castle County, subject to the decision of Re.
Mlbhcan party ask one and all kindly for their
btes, for which will he very thankful
q Your obedient servant,
marll-tn HIRAM w MOORE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09
ATEX ANDRIA VA WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 9, 1876

| intolerance. But suppose Massachusetts had
majority of citizens but lately slaves, ignorant,
without property, with little moral sense and
less value for that which we call character ano
reputation. Suppose Louisianian should
| thereupon remove to Massachusetts ana al
once control this ignorant aud debased majority
for his own political ambition; suppose De
| should do this by appealing now to tneir
| fears Of reinstatement, now to their CUPID
Ii ity: should unscrupulously arouse their un,
worthiest ambitions; teach them that lack or
character and capacity need not keep them
from taking the most important offices; should
divide the plunder of the State with them; and
when he had attracted to himself and to them
also the suspicion, fear and hatred of the old
citizens. should then appeal to the omnlpotent
and dreaded federal power for support and
get it, what would be the condition OF pubic
opinion in Massachusetts, Would not society
be shaken to the core Would not respecta.
BILE and otherwise virtuous citizens be embitter
tered to the point where they woulo shut their
eyes to violence
We do not excuse violence. Nothing excuses
murder or lawlessness. But these crimes which
happen 10 the South, and OF which, just now,
the President and the republican organs and
politicians give such horrifying accounts, are
not without cause. They are the results OF a
long course of abuse begun and continued BY
uusorupulous and selfish Northern adventurers,
who have, with the help of the federal govern
meut, preyed upoa Southern society, and who
have not even had the courage and energy to
punish these crimes Of which their conduct has
been the main cause Let non.interferenoe
have trial. Let US see what will happen II
these adventures can no longer call upon the
federal power to maintain them. That Is the
ouly cure.-Ne,o York Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09

CTAMPING-We are constantly receiving
y new patterns and designs. Work Will DC
executed we'll and 1T low prices. Chemlse ano
Night Dress Yokes, new styles o,
ana At FERGUSON s. BROS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09

|CoA1' ooAbr
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot of
Queen Streets all the best GOALS known to
this market We name in part:
LYKEN'S VALLEY
SHAMOKIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery. es-
teemed the best in the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, OF Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes.
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that of others, aud is es-
pecially prepared for family use Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out well screened and free from
SLATE 2240 lbs to the ton. Orders left with
MessTs. Clarridge s. Grigg,, corner King and
Royal sts., or at the yards will be promptly flied.
T. j. MEHAFFEY s. CO.,
jyl7 Wharf and Yards loot Of Queen ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09

TIERCES CHOICE SUGAR-CURED
1 HAMS, of small size, for sale at bottom
figures at RAMSAY'S
wi Cor. King and st. Assph sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09

ERINGESl FRINGESl-An assortment of
Il new Fringes, suitable for Linen Suitings,
lust received at FERGUSON q BIOS,
my3 96 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09
CONFECTIONERY De.

A CARD-I hereby return my thanks to my
II friends and the generous public for the ia
vors thew have conferred on me by their patron
age hoping by strict attention to business to re-
ceive continuation Of the same.
ZOE CREAM, WATER ICES, and CUS'
TARDS of all Aavors, from half gallon to any
quantity, made and sent to sll parts OF the city.
Gentlemen's rooms first floor; ladies' psrlors
second floor. j. s. FORCE,
No. l25 King street,
jy6 Alexsnorls, va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09

4 CARD. circumstances rendering it de-
IA slrable that should locate in Baltimore, l
have transferred my DENTAL Practice in
Alexandria to DIR. d. n kUST. he has been
for SO many years associated with me as to need
no introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. I cordially commend hin.
to the favor of my friends snd patients, as we'll
worthy OF the position to which he succeeds, and
bospeak for him the practice with which, for so
long, | have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria, Va, mar lott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

DIR. b. +. JONES,
No. 32 North Gay street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Late Resident Physician and Surgeon to Spe-
cial Hospital for the Genito- Urinary
Organs ParisI
Guarantees speedy and certain relief in all Dis
eases and irregularities Incident to Females, in
Impotency and Sterility, and all Ills concomi-
t.nt with Abuse of Natures Laws. ap II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09

RICHARD 4. MAURY,
ATTORNEY l. COUNSELOR AT Law,
SOLICITOR IN BANKRUPTCY,
No 1915 Main street, Richmond, Virginia.
Gs- special facilities for prompt collections
throug hout Virgins and West Virginia.
Refers to Gov. John .Letcher, (recent psrtner)
Lexington, Va; The State Bank of Virginia,
Gov. Jas. L. Kemper, Hon. r. NJ. T. Hunter,
and r. II. Mau y S Co., Bankers, Richmond,
Va; Messrs. Barring Bros. y Co., j. K. Gillist
IL Co London England. NH 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-09

NEW TEAS NEW TEAS! Finest, mt.
~ dium and lower grades of Teas for sale al
lowest prices at ,,, ,r-,n
aug3 j. y. q y. M1LbO hN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-04
STATE.

For Governor:
LEWIS STEWARD, of Kendall county
For Lieutenant Governor:
ARCHIBALD A. GLENN, OF Brown county.
For Secretary OF State:
=. Y. THORNTON, OF Fulton county.
For Auditor:
JOHN HISE, OF Cook county.
For Treasurer:
GEORGE GUNDLACH, of Clinton county.
For Attorney General:
EDWARD LYNCH, OF Logan county.
DISTRICT.
For Congress:
CHARLES DUNHAM, Of Henry County.
For Representatives:
r. NJ. GRENELL, of Rock Island County.
j. NJ. BROWN, OF Henry County.
COUNTY.
For Sherif-WM. ii. LUNDY.
For Coroner-F. q. BOKMAN.
For Circuit Clerk-W. ii. FAIRCL0UGH.
For States Attorney-P. OMARA.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE:
J. s. DRAKE, R. NJ. GRENELL,
SAMUEL HEAGY, F.. WHITNEY,
ANDREW Donaldson.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-04

whose horses were always just fast enough
to be beaten, rendered the fairs SO un-
popular that patronage fell off at once.
That evil and pernicious inf uence extended
to the whole management, and it was not
long before controlling interest in the stock
fell into his hands. An effort was made
by men OF high character to get control
Of the society and property aud manage it
upon high and honorable principles and
make the soriety and the fairs a credit
to our county. That effort failed, and since
then our fairs have been little better then
mere fzzles. The managers have been under
the influence of this one man, which was
enough to destroy all harmony, and all
hope Of success. The people dropped it.
and the managers have shown themselves
utterly incapable of arousing any general
interest in the society or its fairs, The
few paid puffs of the wonderful efforts
they were making were easily seen by the
people, and produced little or no effect,
because they were not followed by an in
telligeut and effective work, and because
the managers were not men capable of
inspiring any interest in the people gener-
ally. Look at the list of entries as pub
lished in full in the columns of this paper.
As an exhibition of the stock, the farm pro-
ducts, the mines, the shops, the mills and
the domestic arts, the homes of our thrifty
people, it is beggarly failure. Nothing,
or next to nothing, from Moline, or from
any of the country towns. Read over the
list, 1t is composed Of pictures, pin
cushions, pansies, pumpkins and pigs-an
exhibition wholly unworthy the county.
Look through Floral Habits bare walls
and hollow echoes attesting to the utter
failure of the exhibition as an evidence of
the work and the prosperity Of the county
"a mere excuse for gathering together a
lot Of gamblers, pimps, and thieves, and a
lot of ordinary horses. for gambling and
swindling purposes. The failures have
been deserved ones The people see
through the whole thing, and as long as
our fairs are to be under their present
malign influences they will be failures
and will deserve to be failures 1t is of no
use to attribute failure to weather. That
won't do. With the best weather in the
world there would not have been another
article on exhibition, or another animal IN
the stalls or on the track. The cause of
the repeated failure is, as we have stated,
in the unpopularity of the owner of the
grounds and in the utter inability of the
managers to inspire enough interest iu the
people of the county to make success.
Good grounds and buildings between
this city and Moline, and the entire alb
sence of the old rings which have hung
like an incubus on the neck of the concern,
and in their place men of influence, intelli
gence and liberality, who would manage
things on higher and better principles, and
our county would assume a front rank
among the counties Of the state.