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The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-19
The improved Howe Scales,

travelling agent for Messrs. A. NJ. Gil
bert & Co., Chicago, principals Of the
Western Department of the Brandon
Manufacturing Co., Of Vermont, for the
manufacture Of the Improved Howe
Scales, has placed track platform scale
of that make in the warehouse of Mar
shall T. Co., in this city, which attracts
very general admiration because of it's
beauty Of finish, accuracy, and extreme
constituencies. A pocket knife weighing
one ounce, laid upon the platform
brought the beam up readily, and a ten
cent scrip note upon the weight holder
at the end Of the beam was sufficient to
keep it down when evenly balanced.
1t must be remembered that the scales
were Of capacity to weigh 5000 lbs., in
order that the exactness and mobility
Of the balance which can be affected
by such light articles may be properly
appreciated, and we do not believe
there is another pattern of scales in ex-
istence which will weigh as closely.
The mechanism of these scales is diff
ferent and, in our opinion, very superior
to that Of the Fairbank scales. Instead
of 10 pivots or bearings, these have only
II, and instead of the check-rods of the
latter, which tend to cramp the move
ments Of the machinery and prevent
elasticity, the bed of the Howe is kept in
place by chilled iron balls and adjustable
bearings. The result is that any weight
placed upon the platform is Immediately
equalized upon all portions of the scales.
The Howe scales have taken the first
premiums at all fairs when they have
come in competition with those of other
makes; the Fairbanks, in every instance,
being adjudged inferior and the manu-
facturers Of the Howe, The Brandon
Manufacturing Co., of Vt. have stand
iag challenge to the Fairbanks Com
pany, Offering to give up their seven
gold medals to the latter, if they fail
to prove the superiority of the Howe
over the Fairbanks in impartial public
test. The Fairbanks Company do not
accept this challenge, although their
agents are in the habit of claiming for
their scales that they are the United
States legal standard; claim which
is obviously false, as scales are merely
balances, and there can be no such thing
as a standard balance. The govern
ment has standard weights and meas
ures, but no standard balances.
Besides the scale in Marshall e. Co.'S
warehouse, the Howe Co. have a similar
scale in the Red Wing Mills, which
gives entire satisfaction; and we are
told that the Messrs. Sheldon have two
or three of the old unimproved Howe
pattern, which have been in use from
twelve to sixteen years, and that al
though they have been abused and rough
ly handled, they are still good and cor
rect. Mr.. R. NJ. Flautt, late of St.
Paul, but now of the Memphis stock
yard writes of the Howe scales as fol-
lows:
ssGents:-I have used your scales for
several months and they have given en-
tire satisfaction. Since / rented my
yard to Mr.. Hankey he has written to
me that they are the best he has ever
used.''
Messrs. Ridweu & Co., butchers, of
Minneapolis writes as follows: under
date Of February 2lst, 1876:
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SPRING CLoAKs coming next week tc
Guy Graham's. 25w3
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PAPER HANGING, Kalsomining. White
Washing and Painting done neatly to order
bv John NJ. Ingraham. Orders left at
Poole's drug store.
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Go TO Poole's drug store for paints
oils and wall paper. 22w6
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BED WING AND VICINITY,
Chicago and North Western Rail

Time Of departure Of Passenger Trains
from Winona, in effect January, 1876:
Leave for Chicago and the East, 1850 p. m.
Leave for Chicago and the West, 1920 D. n.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-19
FRESH garden seeds at Poole's.

TURNER'S OPERA HALL REsrAU-
RAS1.-Day Board at liberal rates.
Warm Meals at all hours. Oysters
served in every style. Sardines, Can
ned Fruits, ETC., always on hand. Gus
toners promptly attended to.
l4tt Fritz DIFFENBECH.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-19

Guy GRAHAM has just received full
line of spring styles of Domestic Pat
terms; also, a new lot of Embroideries.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-19
CITY NOTICES..

HONEY from California superior ar
ticle, in glass jars, for sale at Zirkle.
backs, Main street. 24tf
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Poole sells wall paper, paints and
oils, at bottom prices. 22w6
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-19

A SMALL, improved farm, with good
mill site, on Belle Creek, in Vasa
township in this county, for sale. Call
at this Office for particulars. Will be
sold cheap, by a party who wishes to
change his business. loft
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-19

LADIES' Embroidered Muslin Under
wear, very superior goods, at Guy Gra-
hams. 25w3
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and on favorable terms, and afford good
opportunity for safe investments. For
further particulars inquire of
B. B. HERBERT.
The telegraph announces that de-.
cision of the Supreme Court of the
United States rendered lately in the
Usage land case, confirms the title of
the settlers to 100000 acres of land,
formely part of the Usage Indian re-
servation in Kansas, against the claims
of certain railroad companies. There
are now on these lands a population of
about $4,000 people, with schools,
churches and various industrial estab
lishments. Several of these settlers
formerly lived in this vicinity, amongst
them a brother of Mr.. George Post, of
Wacouta, and their friends here will be
glad to hear of their success.
The firm of o. Eames & Co., engaged
in the butchering business at the old
stand on Main street, is now composed
of Capt. O. Eames, (who is not an &C.
tive member, however, so far as the man
agement of the business is concerned,)
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-01-26

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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-01-26

Somebody is parading before the
public as a novel discovery, the fact
that the governments expenditure
of $4,000 in the Black Hills bus
iness was contrary TO law, the
course pursued in that business
having been long since forbidden
by an act which has been over
looked. There would seem TO be
no necessity for resorting to any
round about method of showing
that the government was in the
wrong when its action was in open
CONFEDERATION Of the treaty reserv-
ing the Black Hills. And If it is
argued that there was no obi
CATION in treaty made With the
savages, by authority did he
undertake to exclude
miners from the hills I
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II might naturally be expected
when people. are found surviving
the effects Of a bullet in the brain
that broken neck would come TO
be trifiing disorder, and we are
not at all surprised, therefore, to
here OF a case where a man who has
sustained such an injury is expect
ed to "be around in q few days.
The case comes from Omaha, and
is as well authenticated as any can
be from that locality. All the ply
sicians in the place pronounce the
case one OF actual fractures OF "tbe
bones connecting the head TO the
body" and warn the patient that II
he moves his head hairs breadth
he viii perish. II he lies perfectly
still they promise him restoration
In two months.
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from every brood the best layers
and sells the eggs at a good price
10 the bird fanciers as food for
pheasants. A number OF agents
are kept constantly employed in
procuring from the forests fresh
supplies of the insects which COM
prise her stock in trade, and the
business has already attained very
dimensions.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-01-26

The retirement of Canal Auditor
Thayer. Of New York, to avoid be-
ing removed in disgrace, if not
worse, has moved the Troy Wing.
a Republican Journal, to ask for the
abolition Of the office. The ground
on which the Wing bases its de-
mand is that the Office .'has killed
the reputation OF every incumbent
but one" 1t does not state, what
IS the fact, that the one incumbent
who escaped with live reputation
was a Democrat, Mr.. g. A. Dayton.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-01-26

The prospects that the Bureau
Of Indian Affairs will be turned
over to the War Department is al
together too good to be pleasing TO
the contractors and agents. The
new clerks, also, will be likely to
feel little gloomy at being com
PEELED to vacate as soon after pay
ing their assessments. Can't it be
stopped somehow
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-01-26

Cremation is again attracting at
tention on the Continent. A Mi
Ian journal says: "Signora Anna
Locatelli died Yesterday in our
city, and on her sick bed express
ed the desire that her body might
be burned. Her relatives will
scrupulously carry out her wishes
and have already made the necess-
airy preparations
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on his stock at present. The gen.
eral feeling now expressed in this
locality is that lumber contracts at
less than from So. sl2 and SIS to
81, si4 AID SIS, according TO quail
Itv. wJuld not be thought Of
Lur.lberman's Gazette.
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fieient bitterness during their pc
Rod Of difference. There was no
love wasted on either side. They
fought il out. The original bone
of contention was removed.
Neither that nor any other reas-
enable cause Of quarrel remains.
Is il the interest Of the country
that, barring any present contro-
versy, the two sections should go
back and resume their ancient lines
Of battle under chieftains who
never drew a blade nor fired shot
when heroes were at the front !
We think not, but when we are
dared to face the consequences OF
the part We played in the events Of
an era which has now passed into
history we shall neither blush nor
grow pale. The South is conceded
by all the world TO have borne it
self manfully in war. In peace its
leaders have observed both forti-
tude and dignity. The Republican
party and the Republican press
have done nothing since the close
of the war but Willy the South and 4
its people. Mr.. Hill spoke the I
sentiment Of every intelligent \
Southern man, and in the most I
and non-partisan spir-
it his words will be Endorsed all
over the South. He might have
kept his peace, and but for Mr.
Blaine's effusion be would have
kept it. Is it expected by honor
able men in the North that we
should be forever asking their for
yiveness that we should be per-
petually on our knees before them.
md that We should return insults
he most studied and authoritative
With whining pleas for peace >
That is out of character, not in
,uman nature, and against all the
recognized principles Of public
policy which should at all times be
'ased upon sincerity and candor. l
'fr. Blaine has violated both, and
hat in manner the most bare
aced, and We put Mr.. Hills we'll
lined and well expressed impru-
Ience against book full of such
1t will not wear, be-
ause il will deceive no one; it
Till not win, because it is opposed c
o every serious American interest. /.
We may add, in conclusion, that
whilst We regret the i'll blood pre- >
ipitated 10y Mr.. Blaine's plot :
gainst the better temper Of Con-
.ress and the country, we are by .
70 means afraid Of its political con-
equenses. Ii the American peo- 4
lie are not to be prosperous and
Apply, IL the American Govern
lent is to retain its free ana equal
auctions, and if the American :,
'Dion is TO last, the foundations Of IL
] these blessings must be the con-
Of both sections, the con- I
mt Of all the people being neces- 7
ny to the healthful growth of our r
stitutions. IL the one section is :
punish the other section and
ce versa, as the one or the other y
"Opens to have the power to do T.
/, the days of the Republic are -
imbered. Thus far the policy Of
'ngeance has been exclusively
Ie sided. Mr.. Blaine adyertises
for the next campaign. and we T.
rfectly ready to meet upon the r.
lie laid down by Randall, Cox and =
III. All of their positions are -
nable as matters Of fact and ar n,
lmept.
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NOTICE.

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eTs.-I ouHg and Old.
Remember We ask all To send to US for Dia-
monds, Watches, Sterling silverware, or Silver
Plate. fine gold and msdium priced jexelry. We
guarantee every article as represented when sid
Is X Wedding RinRs and Bridal Gifts Of every
kind Any article N our stock sent 10 any al
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guaranteed. also Jevelry manufactured 10 order
Cal or address X. J. MORSE A CO., IMPORTERS
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y. B.-Parties wishing Fine Goods at low
prices, will consult their own interest by ordering
from us. Catalogues sent TO Dealers or Agents
on receipt Of SCI stamp.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-01-26

France seems to be getting the
better OF the rest OF mankind in
the Development Of novel indus
trys. A Partisan woman has es-
tsbIished very recently an institu-
ton for the propagation Of ants for
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NEW YORK.

Eighteen hundred and seventy-six is the Cen.
tennial year, II i also the year in which an OPP
position House 81 Representatives, the Inst since
the war. will h. in power at Washington and
the year of the twenty third election OF "A Presi.
dent II the United States. All Of these events
are sure 10 h. of great interest and importance,
ESPECIALLY the two latter and all of them and
everything connected with them will be fully and
freshly reported and eNpOunded in The Sun.
The Opposition House oi Representatives, TAX
ing up the lin" Of inquiry opened years ago by
The sun, will s'errly and diligently investigate
Tie misdeeis OF Grants administration and viii,
II l. % b. hoped, lay the fouulation 70. ncw uBd
better Verlod IN our national history. ot a.. this
The sun will contain complete and accurate ae-
counts fIrslir its readers with early and trust
worthy information upon these absorbing topics.
The twenty -tiiird Presidential election, with
the preparations for II, Ill b. memorable de-
Gliding upon Grants aspTe lions for third term
Of power and plumber. and i'll moie rs deciding
Who shall be the candidate Of the party of Re-
form, and IS eieciing that candidate. Concerning
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have the constant means OF being thoroughly well
informed.
The Weekly Sun which has attained a circula-
ton OF over eighty thousand copies already bas
It's readeTs in every State and Territory, and we
trust that 1876 will their numbers doubled.
II will continue q b. thorough news paper All
the gen raj news Of the day will be found in il,
condensed when uninpOriant, at full length when
o. moment and always, We trust, treating in a
clear. interesting and instructive manner.
IL is our aim to make the Weekly sun the best
family newspaper in the world, and we shall con-
t;nue 20 give IN it, columns - large amount Of
misec. llneOus reading, such as stories, tales
poems, scientific intelligence and agricultural in.
formation, foT which We are not able to make
room in our daily edition. The agricultural de-
partnent especially is one Of its prominent fei.-
tur.s. The fashlOns are all regularly reported in
its columns and 50 are the markets Of every kind.
The Weekly sun, eight pages with ffty-six
broad columns i only sl.2O year, postage pre-
paid. As this price barely pays the cost Of the
l-rgunt h. abe this IN
clubs, agents, POs:masters on anyone.
The Daily sun, large tour page newspaper Of
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Address, THE Sun, New York City.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
''TIIE RUNF DEMOCRATIC
,SNE1KS.'

As showing the high estination(?)
in which the Democracy of the North
is held by the Democracy of the South,
we quote the above as one of the pet
expressions of the latter when referring
to the former The Southern people
always claimed to be the "head and
brains'' of the Democratic party and
now in their disgust and contempt for
their Northern allies, who are ssinvinci-
BILE in peace and invisible in war;" they
style them the "rump Democratic
speaks!" The appropriateness of this
Characterization, as applied to the
Northern Democratic politicians, will
be seen at once. Our contemporary
occupies the same position to the
"rump'' that the cork does to the
bottle.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
g1bang 2egisten.
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
ALBANY. OREGON, DEC. %. 1876.
'.REFORN' NECESSARY.

The Democracy went into the late
canvass bowling for "retorm," declaring
that the immense burden of taxation
fastened upon the people was eating out
their very vitals and had become too
grievous to be bornel They entirely
ignored the fact that the Democratic
party, and the Democratic party alone,
was chargable for this great burden,
and went before the people pleading for
votes for the Democratic standard beal-
ers, asserting that Tin the face OF the
history of the past), it was the party OF
"retorm 20 And to prove more clearly
its right to be considered the "reforrn''
party, it Immediately engaged, not only
in wholesale intimidation of voters
wherever it was considered safe, but il.
perpetrating the most gigantic frauds,
ballot-box stuf1ing, repeating, etc., ever
witnessed in any country they attempt
through their courts and Democratic
Governors to set aside the will of the
people, and declare minority candi-
date elected, and issue certificates of
election to parties who have not the
slightest right to them, and then threat
ed to "die in the last ditch" if any of
their outrageous acts of usurpation and
fraud are examined into. This is the
"reform" Democracy Which, by its
murders, destroying ballot-boxes, ma X
ing false returns and committing other
outrages against the laws and peace OF
the country, has necessitated the ap-
pointment 0: committees, and the sum-
monsing of scores of witnesses from
differert parts of the country, at a cost
of hundreds of thousands of dollars to
be added to the already burdensome
debt fastened upon the Nation by it a
few years ago. For the truth of these
charges we refer to the record OF the
Democratic party which is now being
made up. Will the patriotic, Union
loving, God tearing men of this coun-
try further tolerate and by their votes
sustain such party ? We think not.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
VIRTUALLY ACKN0HLEDGEs TIE
CH1RGE or BRIBERT. =

The chief organ OF the Democrat of
Oregon threatens that If Republicans
persist in presenting the proofs in their
possession OF Growers guilt as 4 briber,
it will blast forever the reputation CT
leading men in the Republican party !.
This is the old, old story of esstop
thiefl'' But these. Democratic politi-
clans OF Oregon, disciples OF those great
est of thieves and liars, Tweed -Tilden,
may as well learn now that for all time
hereafter threats of any kind, coming
from them, will scare no .one. Their.
threats of inaugurating bloody war un-
less Tilden is elected President, fell
stiHbdn on the earssgor Republicans,
and only excited the derision Of the
leaders OF the Democratic, party of the
South, who characterize the Northern
Democrats as "runp sneaks %
But the most astonishing thing to Re-.
publicans as we'll as Democrats, is the
virtual acknowledgment of the organ
that Grover is guilty of briberies. 1t
has always been The custom of Demo-
cratic journals TO deny all allegations
against partizans, both before and after
the charges were established. Barring
this one instance, Democratic papers
during the late canvass have almost
universally followed this course-and
majority, if not all, of them are still
keeping up their lick! The organ de-
clares that if you prove s'bribery" and
corruption" against Gov. Grover, and
thus throw him out of the L. s. Senate
and into the pepitentiary, it will pro-
ceed at once to show up similar cases OF
bribery III the Republican party! If
the organ knew of any such cases, it
was its duty, as an honest guardian of
the peoples interests, to have presented
the facts and had the parties brought to
justice. AS it has not done it, all hon.
est men will believe that it has not
now, and never has had, any such evil
dence-but it hopes by such threats and
insinuations to create belief in the
public mind that other parties are
equally guilty III those matters with the
Democracy, and thus Tighten the fall
which is sure to overtake Grover.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-22
NOT a iT ASSOCIATE FoH
GENTLEMEN.

The Infamous part enacted by Grover
and those who rule over him, at Salem,
not only meets with the condemnation
of the honest citizens of Oregon, but he
and they are receiving the condemna-
ton of the honest press everywhere.
An ontspoken, independent journal OF
California has this to say in the matter:
's9ow much does Lafayette Grover
make by the political swindle which he
has practiced upon the people of Ore
gon and of the United States? Will
he ever be recognized as fit associate
forgentlemen, even in his own party !?
If not, he will curse the day when he
sacrificed bis plain legal duty to satisfy
the demands of rabbid partisans. The
proSerb says that though men may love
the treason they hate the traitor; and
Grover will learn its truth"