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The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21
Will the Decision be Fair?

The action Of the high joint COM
mission, organized to decide the
question of the presidency, has en-
cited severe criticism. Its first vote,
taken on the Florida returns, seemed
to be a party vote. The republican
members voting in accordance with
the republican view, and the demo-
cratic members in accordance with
the democratic view. This was TO
have been expected. We must re-
member that the questions involved
were not really as to matters OF fact
or law, but of opinion; and the con-
illusions arrived at by any intelligent
man, who had inquired into the
matter, was likely to be the same
which any other intelligent man,
holding similar political views, would
reach. 1t matters not whether a.
man be a judge, senator, represent
tative, or private citizen, he is still
only a man. Clothing him with the
er1nine does not endow him with in
fallibility, for we Go not believe,
with the judges Of the supreme court
of South Carolina, that occupants of
the bench speak, not with voice of
man, but with the voice of God. "
Now, the members of the commits
sion being men, it follows that they
reason as men, all of them, judges
and congressman alike; and more
than this, their several lines or
modes of reasoning, on the ques-
tons which come before them in
this case, must be similar to those
they have generally followed hither-
to, because these are natural to
them. Their mental organizations
compel them to pursue this course.
Hence, if they are sincere men,
who have been and are now anx-
to do what is right, and we believe
this of them all, the very reasons or
causes which have made them re-
spectively democrats and repub]i-
cans, will give their several decis-
ions republican or democratic hue
touching matters concerning which
they are here called upon to de-
eide, so tar as such matters are mat
tiers of opinion merely. This, we
repeat was to have been expected.
Indeed, we cannot see how it could
well be otherwise, unless some of
them should, in their undue anxiety
to avoid an appearance of partizan-
ISM, prefer to forswear themselves
rather than give utterance to their
true sentiments.
But, because this is true of them
and Of all men, as to their decisions
touching matters of opinion, it does
not follow that the same Influences
would have controlled them had
they called upon to decide ques-
tons Of law, or tact. In relation to
these they would, we believe, have
weighed the evidence fairly, without
prejudice and with an honest de-
sire to find the truth. However,
they may decide, we shall not dare
to call into question their integrity.
OF course, we believe that their YER
dict will be favorable to Governor
Hayes, but this presumption rests
s1pon the circumstance of our be-
lleving that gentleman to be enti-
tied to it. But they are in a posi-
tion to know more about the mat
ter, and if their decision is in MI. |
Tilden's favor, we will regret it,
without thinking for moment that
they have been guilty of injustice or |
unfairness.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-21

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WAsH1NGToN, d. c., November q, 1876.
take pleasure in expressing my entire conf
dence IN the responsibility and fidelity of the
& Co., of this city.
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
For the ARGUS.

While sleeping in my garden, be dfdinstil poi
son into mine ears" THE Ghost.
ssLook here, upon this picture and then, upon
that."-Hanstet to the Queen.
Davenport microscopists, physicians OF
the highest standing and reputation, md
organic matter In the water from our ny
drants, and in the water taken from their
hydrants they find none. Thus, you see,
..the great unknown with the 1000 diane
tor instrument" is, the silly badinage OF
the Union to the contrary Notwithstanding,
fully Endorsed and INDICATED by highly
reputable gentlemen in his own profession,
Better meet a bear robbed OF her
whelps. than to meet fool in his folly"
Company! Villainous company! hath
spoiled thee, o! editor of the UnaoBl
But thy malady, water works on
the brain, is not yet incura-
BILE; get trepanned by DR.. Calf,
and put 10 some saw dust, or mud from
the filter beds,-anything will be better
than thy present added BRAIN In the
meantime, while waiting for the ''un-
known chemist and his chemical analysis,
enervated, cast down, but not Respondent,
stick to the Ring" get shaved early Sun
day morning, nurse the baby awhile,
comb your hair. what there is left of it,
and pat on a clean shirt in time for
church, put your feet in warm mustard
water, take dose of blue pill, read Ked
zie, go slow, and in order to be supremely
happy, drink hydrant water with a pinch
of salt, and spit out thy venom agains
The ARGUs,-it will do thee good, and il
thou art in danger of bursting, hoop thy
self! Bread crumbs! There is no analo
gy between bread crumbs and infusoria
under the microscope the resemblance il
about as striking as it would be between
you and DIR. Galt's COW. On the subjec
of concentration" ! would respectful,
refer you to that part of Kedzies address
wherein he speaks of the dangers Of di
luton" study it well, and if thou cans
not then understand it, borrow a micro
scope, of about 20 horse power,-that ma
help you out. put this little flea i;
your ear, just to make it lively,
Allow me to congratulate you, how
your mother" HoRATIo
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
Real Estate Transfers.

j. LeQuatte and wife to Lewis Walker,
the W. of the n. W, I of sec. %, township
l6. range w-Drury-dated Dec 80,
1876, $1,000.
Chas f. Case and wife to Sarah A,
james part OF lot z block 4; IN Spencer
& Cases add TO r. l., dated Feb 6, 1877,
for $2l6.
W. A. R. Walz and wife to Ruth f.
Newton, the ", 40 feet of lot 6, block 5,
in Briggs Place r. L,-dated Feb. 8,
1877, for 500.
Katie and Maggie Me Parlin to Mary
Gorry, part of lot 9, block IA, in Spencer
4 Cases add to r. l., dated Jan. 81,
1877, for 81.
Mary CORY to Kate and Maggie Nc
Parlin, same description as above and LOT
6, block IA. in same addition, dated 90
1877, for 81.
Thos Plunkett and wife to Maggie Nc.
Parlin, same as above, dated Jan. y
1877. for ST.
Margaret E. Case to j. N. B, Franks
the s, J Of lot %, block 3, in the village Of
Rapids City, dated Nov. 16, 1876, for
$500
VIM. Shannon, to M. F. Schafer the W.
! of the S. W. of the n. W. 1 of sec. S.town'
ship Is, range ., e-Zuma-dated Feb
10, 1877, for Sl,I50.
C. Schlagle and wife to Geo. Lehnerer
the e. of lot IL, block 2, in B. Daven
ports 4th add. to r. l., dated Jan. 81
1877, for $500.
Il. Prosser and wife to Guy W. Rath
bun, the D. W. of Sec 9, township q
range e-Cordova--da Dec. u, 1876
| for $725.
Jacob FrysiDger and wife to E. Prosser
same description as above, dated Dec 26
1876, for $3.50.
Patrick Norton and wife to Levi Filbert
part of the H. W. ! Of the n. W, / of sec
80, township 10, ranged e-Coe-datet
Sept. 80, 1878, for $50.
Gee. Sim and wife to John Lindqqist
lot ., block s, in Pitts, Gilbert & Pitts
I'd add. to Moline, dated Oct, II, 1876
for $3.50,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
The Stuff we Drink.

The Union says, but very little sewage
finds its way into the river, ana that little
mile above the water works" and
speaks of the trife Of sewage that is dis.
charged from our three or four short
sewers"
Instead of-"three or tour short sewers,
there are five, viz: two very large ones at
Adams street and Jefferson street; there
is another from Market square to the riv.
err; another from Gilmore's pork house
and the st. Louis depot to the river, anG
another from the Jail to the rlver--to say
nothing of the gas works. How many
water closets empty into these sewers? And
the filth of how many houses flows through
these sewers to the river2 Count then
up-you people who like to drink the sort
Of stuff that flows through these sewer:
and comes from our cutters ard sink holes
Such people would probably learn some
thing by reading the three column article
in last evenings ARGUS from DIR. Kedzie
Of Michigan. on the subject of sewage
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13

Twenty-Five thousand western people
will go to Washington within the next
thirty days.
Buy your tickets by the Pittsburg sE orr
Wayne and 1e1asgl!ZaaIa r.i,Esazde
because it is the shortest route.
Because it is the safest route.
Because it is the most comfortable
route.
1t has lately put on a new outfit of ele-
CANT palace coaches.
It's eating houses are unsurpassed,
It takes you right into the heart Of
Washington City, and
1t is the best organized line of east and
west travel in America.
F. Il. Myers, the General Passenger
Agent at Chicago, spares no pains to sat
isfy every one of his customers
Whether you 60 to Washington or any
other eastern point, buy your tickets by
this route You will travel in comfort
and come home in safety. 3tf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
About a Chemical Analysis.
A local itemiser saws.

What Is needed. and what we hone soon TO have,
is athemica1 analysis OF the water. made by some
thoroughly competent persons, in which, upon its
announcement the whole city can rely. II dele
teraous Impurities are found, remedy must be
sought In the removal OF the works, or in some
other less expensive way.
That's all right. But il. instead Of
thoroughly competent persons it is done
in secret by some unknown person -how
about that?
Instead of one person, the analysis
should be made by some medical college
where it could be public.and when appara
tus for perfect analysis is sure to be
found, and where, by frequents expert
ments and tests, they are better capable o.
finding exact results. When portion
of the committee, unbeknown to the ply
sicians on the committee and who are
entitled to be consulted, take some watel
from somewhere, the physicians do no
know where or when, and secretly send i
some where, the transaction is not calcula
lated to inspire the highest public conf
dence. 1t looks like private order for
bucket of qohite,oaSh
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
The Iron Trail"

A spicy sketch descriptive of trip over
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe rail-
road and of the beauties, scenery aud plea
sure resorts of the Rocky mountains, by
"Nym Crinkle," the musical and dramatic
critic Of the New York World, sent free on
application, together with the San Juan
Guide, maps and time tables Of this new
and popular route from Kansas City and
Atchison to Pueblo, Denver and all points
in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizous aud the
San Juan mines. The finest line of Pull.
man Sleepers on the continent between the
Missouri river and the Rocky mountains
without change.
Address, /. j. ANDERSON.
Gen. Passenger Agent,
9 9dw6m Topeka, KAN
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
ROSSMAN,S CURE

fLes, flsLula, Oalt Rheum, and all dis
eases OF the Skin, by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
u moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RoSsBIAN Il MCKINsTRY, Hudson, \, 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
DR.. HOUSEMAN' s GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years BY j. j,
Davls(now deceasedl and you MI be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN 4
MCklNSTRY, 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 Il Tyler, Lafayette, In.
diana. Fuller x Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson 4 Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
John f. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
lsale Agents s College Place N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13

Pozsoni's Chemical Hair Restorative, to
preserve and beauti{y the human hair
What it will do: Prevents the hair falling
out, increases the growth and beauty d
the hair, retains the hair il any desired
form, prevents the hair from turning
grey, prevents and entirely eradicates
aandruf, heals piinples and keeps the
head delightfully."- cool The hair become.
rich, soft and glossy. Perfectly clean and
will not soil the hat, possesses an exquisite
fragrance and as dressing has no equal
Price SO cents and 81 per bottle, Sold bs
ali druggists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state of mind Z
q weak, nervous, exhausted feeling.
mo energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory. often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions This NERVCUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. as.
1t tones up the system, arrests dsclA ep, dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. n1 rejuye-
mates the entire system. 1t is peneetly harm
less and always efficient = Price IS, for package
OF five boxes and large g vial of powder, which
Is important in old, serious cases or 81 per single
box. Bold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MASNCINE CO.
No. 562 BRoApwAv, IT Y.
~ SEQ large sdyertisems
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
Cogept Reasons 70 r Grand Success.

Cogert Reasons 70 Grand Success.
Conspicuous among the highest ex-
amples Of success which the present Gen.
tury can show is Rostctter's Stomach
Bitters. The record of its triumphs over
disease is to be traced in the written
acknowledgements of thousands who have
experienced its benefcent effects, and the
evidence of its popularity is to be found
in the vast and growing demand for the
article in North and South America,
Mexico, Guatemala, the West Indies,
Australia and Europe. The reasons fol
its unparalleled success are cogent ones.
The accumulated evidence of nearly thirty
years shows that it is certain remedy for
malarial disease. as well as its surest pre-.
ventive; that it eradieates dyspepsia, cou-
stipation liver complaint and nervousness,
counteracts tendency to govt, rheumatism,
urinary and uterine disorders, that it im
parts vigor to the feeble, and cheers the
mind while it invigorates the body.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13

Poets and essayists have dilated on the
supreme delights of country life, and its
accomplishments of health and peace of
mind. But body and mind require the
help of regular habits and clearly habits.
Why not, then, sing the praises of B. T,
Rabbits Toilet Soap? The purest of all
toilet soaps, for none but the finest vege-
table oils enter into it, and exhaling a
delicate violet odor, the natural scent Of
its materials, it need only to be tried to
become household necessity,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13

INTERMITTENT FEVER Is so common III
the country as scarcely to need comment
The causes which produce it are such as
cold, irregular living, over exertion, low
spirits, night air, exposure to miasmatic
exhalations, &c, In large cities where
edge tools aud agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the dust
flying off the gripdstone By wearing a
respirator, The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now it
is equally necessary for those who are
brought in contact with any Of the causes
leading to intermittent fever, to provide
themselves with that we'll known and
highly esteemed remedy against it, the
HOME STOMACH BITTERs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13

The new issue of per cent. sinking
fund bonds of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad ts2,50O,000) has been
awarded to Morton, Bliss & Co., of New
York, and Lee, Higginson & Co., of Bos
ton, at $50 05 per $1,000 bond. This is
the loan made to pay for the St Louis,
Rock island 4 Chicago road, and to put
that line 10 good condition 1t is secured
by deposit with the trustees of an equal
amount of per cent. bonds secured by
mortgage on. the newly acquired road, the
excess of interest to be applied as a sink
ing fund. The two banking firms are now
offering the bonds for sale IN small lots at
&c. Chicago Tribune.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
Y DIRK, Stop at the Grand Union Hotel,
opposite Grand Central Depot. Baggage
taken to and from this depot to hotel free.
$50 elegant rooms Elevator. European
plan. Room for single person 81, so
and per day. Restaurant, supplied with
best. Prices moderate. Cars and stages
pass this hotel for all parts of the city.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
Crimes and Cri1nina s.

Tuesday, Feb. l3.-Henry Lahif, of this
city, who was indicted for highway robbery,
over the river, entered plea of not
guilty" in the district court there yester-
day. and his trial will come off in few
days.
Tom Cogan, the Davenport burglar who
was arrested and jailed in this city few
days ago, was taken over the river last
evening-he having agreed to go without q
requlsition. His pal Billy Marshall is
under 81 900 bonds Tor his appearance at
trial, and is also in jail.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13

A lady writes US: ] suffered iutensly
from an attack of p!eurisy My nurse
obtained bottle of Renne's Pain-Ki ing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in til c
hours | was entirely cured | would
recommend to ladies tie use of Renne S
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and 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, 1877-02-13

The celebrated lady Mary Montague
was as well known for personal slovenli
ness as for wit and learning. The poet
Pope said caustically, You would have
thought her an angel, if her skin had uor
carried so much of the livery of the deyi
on it. Lady Mary was unfortunately 6
resident of an age that knew not thai
pride and glory of the present century, b
t, Rabbits Best Soap, or she would not
have deserved the poets witty bon mot,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
Insanity Case.

Tuesday, Feb l3.-Yesterday after
noon the following jury was summoned be,
fore the county court to enquire into the
sanity of Mrs. Abbie A Gould. wife of
Dan W. Gould of Moline, viz: DR.. IT, NJ
Keller foreman, John Foster, VIM. E.
Chopper, Alex, Steel. A. K Philleo, James
Montgomery. Dr. j. W. Morey. of Mo
line, was examined as medical expert. and
the jury adjudged that the lady was a fit
subject for the insane asylum, the cause
being acute mania, caused by excitement
on the subject of spiritualism. Mrs. Gould
was taken to the asylum to-day By her
husband; Stephen T. Walker her brother
and Or. Morey, She is daughter Mr.
S. Walker, the grocer, in Moline. is sc
years of age and was married to Mr.
Gould in Jan. 1868. Her husband anc
family have the sympthy of all in thi.
affection. Ii is not believed that her III
sanity will be permanent, and everybody
will hope that she may be speedily restored
to health
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13

RUPTURE CURED in from 30 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by tie
Triumph Truss Co. 334 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, 1877-02-13

One who relieves pain and cures disease
is certainly great benefactor. The man
ufacturers of Freigh'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, 1877-02-13
The Doctors will Investigate the Wa
ter Works Diarrhma.
S'tl &c z or TIE SECRETARY OF THE Iowa AND
ILLINOIS CENTRAL DISTRICT MEDICAL Asso-

QFE99G z OF TIE SECRETARY OF THE Iowa AND
ILLINOIS CENTRAL DISTRICT MEDICAL Asso-
CITATION.
Rock ISLAND, H., Feb 18th, 1877.
There will be special meeting Of the
Iowa and Illinois Central District Medical
Association, in the board of education
rooms, Rock Island ILL.,, at half past
O'Clock, Thursday afternoon, Feb. 18th,
1877.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss
the epidemic of diarrhea prevailing in
Rock Island. to investigate its character
and causes, and, if possible, provide means
sor its abatement.
All members are earnestly requested to
be present. G. L. OYSTER. NJ. D., Sec.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13
OIlnY

For RENT-The store now occupied
by /. Bamberger, will be for rent after
March 9th, 1877. Parties in search OF 9
good location and frst4class store will ind
this an excellent opportunity. For terms,
etc., apply to f. Hass. 5dtml
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-13

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, a peafect substitute for
Castoria Oil. 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach, Worms OF
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, 1877-02-13

CAKED BREASTS Rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints. Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and allfiesh, 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.