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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
"pon't Give un the Shin. ,

When these words were spoken by
four lamented Lawrence it must have
been a solemn time for those on board
and probably not dry eve among
them, seeing their commander mortal.
~ wounded. and still giving orders like
the above: but not more solemn then
when the family physician informs
YOU that some one of your family has
an affection of the lungs which, if neg.
lectcd, will eventually terminate IN
Consumption. But, reader, don't be
frightened or ''give up the ship" fol
DR.. Hale, a physician of Europe. dis.
covered a remedy for all Coughs. Colds
Hoarseness, Difficult Breathing, and all
affections of the Throat, Bronchial
Tubes and Lungs leading to Consump-
ton, and G. N. Crittenton, one of oul
leading medicine dealers, of No. Z
Six tn avenue, New York, believing
the market required an article which
was certain. sqfeand sure to do the work
and yet within the reach of all as re.
CARDS price, etc., has purchased the
original receipts from DIR. Hale. and
we understand is selling very large
quantities of the same, and, as far as
we hear, it gives entire satisfaction
It is now sold by all druggists in New
York. Brooklyn, Jersey City, Newark.
N. j.. Hoboken, and, in fact, ali
through the country at 80 cents and 81.
Great saving by purchasing large size.
REED CRY April 5. 1877.
MR.. CRTTTENToN. Dear Sir. use
your Honey of Horehound and Tar in
my family, and use it very freely.
run the Union Dining Rooms in the
Uuion Depot at Reed City. | have
from ten to fifteen in my employ, and
we nearly all use your medicine. But
| cannot afford to pay the retail price
for it The last Honey of FOREGROUND
and Tar / sent to Troy, N. Y, for as
/ could not buy it in East Saginaw or
Grand Rapids. Do You have it in
quart bottles, or eau you put me. up
one dozen in some shape so that it will
come lower than the last thought? 1
paid for the last five dollars for six
eight-ouuce bottles. Can buy it in
five bound bottles? This, | think,
would be very good place to adver-
tise your goods. / do not understand
why it is not sold in East Saginaw or
or Grand Rapids. / think Il is the
best cough medicine / ever used. We
have used 1t more or less for ten years.
Please write Inc the cheapest and best
way for me to buy it. and if ] can af
ford 1t will send you small order,
and when order / will send money
with order. Yours respectfully,
D. ADAMS, REED City. Mich.
PIKE's. TooTHcHE DRoops cure in one
minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Those democrats who are thinking OF
voting the gaeenback ticket because they
desire to beat the republicans should study
the election returns. After ALI the green
back buster, blow and Dragging about the
large vote they were going to poll. the re-
suit shows that they poll less than ten per
cent of this vote Here in this district the
fight is between the democrats and natio-
nails and every democrat should vote the
straight democratic ticket,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
Hundreds of Peotl, have been perm.

Hundreds of People have been perma-
nently cured of the Piles by usirg PoND' S
EXTRACT. Half a teaspoonfnl should be
taken three times day, and the parts
bathed freely. A compress wet with it,
and kept 10 place by bandage, will
prove beneficial. 10 extreme cases, half
an ounce or more may be injected night
and morning, when the Piles are internal.
Beware of limitations, Ask for PoND's
EXTRACT, and take no other,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
The SiIsby manufacturing compapy ba,

The Sisby manufacturing company have
just sold two rotary steam fire engines for
use in the city of Mexico. The sale was
made through dealer in railroad and ma
chinists' supplies in New York, who was
here on Monday, saw the steamer work and
completed the contract for their purchase.
He gave the Silsby machine the prefer.
ence over two or three other steamers
made by different manufacturers See
advertisement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
have been entered in the Recorders Office
since our last report:
Edward Maurhier to Michael Mauthier
lot Is, Bowels sub division of lots 2, 3, 4
and 6, Rapids City, 500.
John Anthony, ST., to John Anthony
jr., lot 2, Webster's block, Rock Island
$500; and same to same, lot same block
$500
Allen Fl. Carter to VIM. Garrett. WI I
W, sec. II, town Is, range W; $4,000.
Mary Wentworth TO Diedrick Gilman
lots 3. 8 and 9, in block 3, town of Hamp
ton; $500
Rufus Walker to ]. W. Lloyd, sc. NV
and part Of ne, nv. sec, Is, l6 8 W.; SO,
500.
J. F. aad L J. Walker to Mary L
Rexrood, = Sc, sec II, town 49, 3 e.; 81,
600.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

The Organ has been grooming its
rooster Tor several weeks for use after the
sleeiion in Davenport. At last accounts
The editor bad nDbuckeled bis rusty sword
and was chasing bin around the Office,
while his assistant was training Rodman
gun On the bird. aud the printers and boys
were shieing shooting sticks. wood type,
and imposing stones ut the biped process
sion, making one out of dozen possible
shots, the balance hitting the rear of the
procession. 10 the vain endevor to corral
that terrible fiat bird. Tdbleau Vivonts
rooster perched on the tripod, spurs
gone, one wing broken, shaking portrait
of Ben Butler. Editor under the table
savagely swinging his broken blade. As
sistaut with his head in the paper basket
for 4. A. Whites communication. Print
ers and boys singing;
Gone are the days, when we
were pursers IN the navy"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate. adapted to the stringency of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense. We advise you to give the
| Grand Union q trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Pozzoni's preparations are standard
wherever introduced and in this vicinity
have a ready sale with all the leading drug
gists and fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozgoni Complexion Powder
is very popular with ladies and pronoun
ced a valuable, delicately perfumed, ano
harmless cosmetic. Unlike most prepare
tons of this class it IS free from injurious
ingredients and imparts natural healthy
glow to the face, without the vulgar ex-
treme. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm" which prevents hail
from falling out, and sccelerates its growth
1t is an excellent scalp invigorant anl
thoroughly removes dandruf. These su-
perior articles can be obtained of any drug
gist and will be found in all cases just a.
represented. A trial will convince thu
most skeptical of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
The Extended Popularity

Of DooLEYs YEAST POWDER is the best
evidence of its worth. Whenever you
want light, white sweet buscut, deli
eious pot-pie, elegent cake, or a choice
pudding, DooLEY's BAKING POWDER
should be used. Perfect purity and abso-
lutte full weight are the wachwords of the
manufacturers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

The ladies of Rock Island are cordial y
invited to the Grand display, in Daven-
port, at Arnold's Popular Bazaar 1879
Second Street and 1876 and l27 Main
street, of the most extensive line of
Fancy Goods, Cloaks and Suits for ladies
and children. None should tail to see
this extensive stock of stylish goods.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
OF the thousands who die annually OF

OF the thousands who die annually OF
consumption, how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLoAN's LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & COP Liver OH.
1t is so delicately favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use 1t with
great success. Get bottle Of it. mwf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

The insinuation that the Organ furnish
ed brains for the National party at so
much per week is all wrong. The ccm.
mittee that was to supervise the editing
Of the Organ have recently discovered that
the Organ has no further use for them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Persons who arise in the morning with
disagreesble taste in their mouths will DC
well to use MILK OF MAGNEsIE, which
regulates the acid and bilious stomach that
causes this sensation, sweetens the breath
and cIeanses the furred tongue. Sold BY
Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Mr., M. Y. Cannon of Davenport, the
democratic candidate who was defeated
yesterday by $500 votes says that the re-
publican greenbackers of Davenport
marched squarely up to the ballot box in
the ranks OF The republican party and vot-
ed the straight republican ticket,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
Hotel Arrivals.
HARPER HOUSE,

j Gates, Detroit. Mich; j. g. Brady
David Levy, Il. Anderson. James Bow
en-. WIN. l.. Osborne. New York; A. F.
Kingman, Frank H. Barry, Is. II. Cham
berlin, Chicago; e. G. Moore and wife,
FairDort, N. Y; w, Landers, Boston;
l. B. Cross, Philadelphia,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
Chicnao Exposition.

October 9th aud 10th the G. R. /. Il
P. r. r. will sell round trip tickets for the
Chicago Exposition, good for return pas
sage until October 14th; fare for the
round trip, $7.25; this includes entrance
ticket. u. M. LOOSELY,
octS-2t Ticket Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

"Ahl how we'll do l remember-It wal
in the bleak November" when I caught
the cold thatNas wearing me surely aDG
swiftly away: when Isheard of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. took it, am as we'll as ever
New cloaks, dolmas. circulars, shawl:
and Gossamer water proofs for ladies anG
gents just received by Mitchell & Parsons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

About 10 per cent Of the vote is all the
GreeDbackers show up as a party; judging
from their blowing before election one
would think they were going TO cary every
state in the union. 1t is pity that wind
does not count a, the ballot box.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Frank MiIler's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade OF
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line 10 the
country. uWu
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Ihave subjected REEDS AROMATIC BIT
TIERS to chemical analysis, examined the
different substances from which it is man-
ufaetused, witnessed the process 10 its sue
cessive stages, and can truly say that the
process is the best possible, and that the
Bitters contain nothing deleterious tc
health. but only such substances as are
known to react favorably on the system.
X. Fl. CHITTENDEN, Instructor in Chem,
istry, Yale College.
June Gath, 1875.
GEO. w, M. REED & Go, Sole Proprietors
New Haven. Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

10 our new line as Merchant Tailors we
are now prepared to show the nobbiest
style of Fall suitings ever shown in Rock
Island. We guarantee all fits and at
prices that cannot be equalled.
aug.6 MITCHELL & PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Mr.. Renne says he makes the Pitch
Lozenge ''toothy." SO new words come
with things new and old. ''Toothy" or
not, their use spoils cold and cough, and
are sold for thirty-tive cents a Box by the
storekeepers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Sufferers from Catarrh are recon-
mended to use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
specific for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy in the country. Sold by all
druggists. See adj. in this paper. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE

f. L. Wolfe. A. d. HayDer, W. b
DAILY, e. Mcconnell, Chicago; l. G. SEQ
field, New York; NJ W. Sackett, Pitts
burgh; H + Laing, PEORIA Mrs NJ K
Berry, Rockford, ILL.,; 7. Ii. Garland, St
Louis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Democrats who really desire to beat
the republican party should reuouuce. the
.so-called greenback party, and vote the
democratic ticket straight. There is 20
other way to do it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
Grand Soiree.

Tonight at Killers Hall, there will be
grand Ball under the auspices of the
ladies of st. Joseph's church. Excellent
music has been engaged and the supper
will be frst-class. Admission only DO
cents. Everybody invited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS

DIAMoND.-The best in the world /!
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY's
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
(trade markl as there are worthless imita-
tons offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. +. EvoRY & Co,
I go Hall street, Brooklyn. P, U. Box
5000, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. so cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 26O pages,
cloth and gilt binding, so cents; some in
paper covers 25 cts. Manhood. 10 cents;
Womanhood, 10 cents; Pamphlet. 8 cents
securely sealed. by mail Send money
or postage stamps. DR.. Whittier, the
great specialist, GIT ST. Charles street, st.
Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression 3
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oser-Worl<,
EndcscrsSions or excuses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. IS
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency ,imparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. > Sold by dealers. Price. $1.00 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five walls
and $500 vial OF powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, NY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

QUERY: "Wby win men smoke com
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price?" I-Ieooly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
Public Library.
Following is the circulation of the put
lie library for the month of Sentamher

During the month tho total attendance
was 1858. daily average OF 90, and a
Sunday average oil 25.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
The Weatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated by thermometer;
7AM see above zero I9P.M SOC above serc
ga n, $50 - P.H.659 -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
MEDICAL.

Byits great and thorough blood;pnrifying proper
ties, DIR. Pierce'a Golden Medical discovery cures
all hnmors, nom the worst serctala 20 2 common
nlotch, Pimple, or EruHeion: MercnfiaL
and Vigorous health and sound COMMUNION sI
Ilshed Erysipelas snIt-Theuna, Fever soreel seay
Or RouRh skin, In short, all diseases caused ~ -
blood are conquered by this powerful, PURIFYING u
Especalls has it manifested its potency in curing
letter. Rose Raah, BoIla, Carbunelcs, sore ,inyeas
Reroraioua Sores and BwellingA Whitc SwemhGA
aIoltro or Thick Neck and Enlarged GiandA
II Won feeI dun drowsy, dcbllitated, have eailow
color Oh skim or yellowish-brown spots on face or
body freguent headache or dizziness bad taste in
mouth Internal heat or chills alternated with hot
iushes low spIrIts and gloomy fOrebodings irregular
annctils AMI tongue coated, you suffering from
Tend Liver. or .BIliousneas." In many cases OF
SIIyrr Co1plnint only part Of these symptoms are
experienced. As a remedy for all such cases, DR..
PItrceB Golden Medical Discovery has no equal, as
IL effects perfect and radical cures.
In the cure OF BrOnehitla, Severe Coughs, and the
early stages OF Consumption, it has nstonisbed the
medical faculty, and eminent physicians pronounce
n the greatest medical discovery OF the age While
II the severest Coughs it the system
and PARTIES The bleed. Sold by drukgsts.
II. " PIERCE, u. D., Prop'r, Worlds Dispensary
and Inyalds' Hotel, Bufalo, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

He is fool. We mean the man, who
LET'S his baby cry all night 10 the arms of
its mother, aud does not sleep a wink
when DR. Bulls Baby Syrup will quiet the
baby by relieving ITS pain; bottle costing
only % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Novelties in dress goods, suitinps,
pOinnaise cloth, silks, velvets, &C., just
opened at Mitchell & Parsons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

The plug shots captained by Capt.
Halves aud Lieut.. Reticker. were out tar
get shooting this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
River News.

The Arkansas passed up this morning
The G. H. Wilson is due uD this evening
The Tidal Wave is due down tomorrow
The Josephine will be up tomorrow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
MOLINE.
ARGUS nrADouAnrrrs-Mo

RIcHARDs q SoHRBKcK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by o. J. Beardslee. Bust
ness notices should be handed in by noon to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09
BLANC ILLUSION
FOR THE COMPLEXION

Il recommended as a necessary Accompaniment to
every lady's toilet.
1T imparts the natural smoothness and delicacy of
! youth to the complexion; not alone obseuring
all bemishes but giving tone and vitality to the
texture of the skin. II cannot be classed among
ordinary Lily Whites or face powders. but is pre-
pared with a view to meet the special wants Of the
most refined aud fsstidious lady Nothing enters
into lie composition hut the most strictly pure To-
gradients, and all OF harmless nature These pc
culiarities have Insured for II the patronage of
ladies OF the highest social circles, who for years
have used II exclusively. II has done much TO die.
sipate the prejudice against the of articles to
enhance female beauty
II IL put mp IN handsome metal boxes is dell
ciously perfumed, and rettils at 80 cents.
HENRY TETLOw,
Nos. 122 and 124 A-ch Street, PHILADELPHIA
For sale by JCM BENGsToN, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

The river ig at stand; trade good.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

CHEvALLER.
1t Bengston'sR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

Chevalier Life for the Hair
At BTunert's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-09

PIKE's. To0THcHE Doors cure in one
minute,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-09-19
Sec'y Schurx' Railroad Land Decision.

al &c L. 4
a " ~ oon Ielesran VI Inc 3u
gives the IollOWlhg synopsis OF Oecy
ochurZ. supplementary decision in the
land grant railroad question:
IT.. S...... - ~.
ny oeeiSy " ZIG AhSeiiol CVuay Fon-
u . -" ~ ar ~ uo1io.on ~ Cne ColuISr
'aa's n,'aurs. o. A"nu oiee ~ Ile well
no NV, Ds U.S eaoo. "A. apPca! Was Iaheh
H,; .o ,,, q % y. C"g iUIer
. ,'... !, 1919 I.enhce ~ w enneI,
aTu WY as SIs.Iou, ~ "nlcu laIsg TRACTS
VI .auu, .us1, ~ ~ .arus fan.s W Ianroaus,
s.rs,s h,, W Se.s;'.. " e.a"u, Unless
mense numbers of Applications have becn
made to enter lands hinder the former drci-
SION It ia expected the railroads will take
imme,iiate steDs to appeal to the courts.
Sec,v Schnrz savs II has he.n from ho 40 r,;
st history of tia (,overnu,ent ono of tho
most i,nH.,rtont and har.G,;o,,+ nr;no;nias
goyerniny its land noicv mot tn fav.,r the Ere.
atinn of large est.t..s H,t 10 nnt tho nnhli,
lands Mt such rates and in sI,ch quantities
within the easiest nossihIc reach If the n,or
ana homel,. ss that the latter MIGHT oc.,,,iro
homes for themselves and their ,s,nii,rs and
Thereby nrornute the healthy d.veInnnrnt of
IN. .,.ricnItur.I rusourcas ~ thn ,nnn.rr
rhis nriuc ME has evii,nrly beer Ken, r.
view by the law-makinr mower whco aid
inp the construction nf national bivh
ways by extensive grants of land. ami
in accordance with IT. il was Wisely
provided in this grant that, unless the lands
Granted were sold by the comnanies within a
reasonable time. they should he opcucd to
actual settlement under the auspices of the
Goyernment of the United States. and nn,er
the provisions of the Pre-emptiOn law. so that
they might be acquired and settled upon by
persons of limited means while the proceeds
Of such sales are to be turned over to the com
panies am, therefore, of the opinion that
an actual sale to a bona tide purchaser for a
valuable consideration within the time limited
is the only disposition which it was intended
by Congress should exempt any of said lands
from, sale un der the Pre-emptOn law
cou,sel b.va filed co,;es of oorto;r mort
.oeS I..l,aI So..,s Of ,ri,'1S ax.outo" -, S";J
cnmn.H";as :" s'.cnr. ,ha ',',m"nt ~ y b9SuIaJ
ob;r.,,n, W 49,. s.'n " nsaI 49,. tat
the ..%sc"tion and ,sIxsrv ~ .,..ss. nta snas
was !" effect a sale and c,"r.wa"c.. nf = iaSoI
title of the ,.omnaniss to ali ls%,,s ;nmr;nv to
their nn.er smcE grant For the mrnose of
Iatarm;n,nv the Question Tins nrasapted Il
becomes NECESSARY not only to ir the cha rae.
ter of the instruments execute,i bv s,iti com
names lint also to ascertain whether a leval
little to the lands therein des'rihrI was hv
sa;I ;ns.rumantS cnny",o,l 70 ~. Tr,stoo,
therein named
After ",n,,nr vor;ous nromipent LEGAL on;n-
ions IN the sm,;.cI IF mnrt,,a,es RI 1h.. zen
eraI effect that a mor,~."e Is mere securify
and does NOT vest In the MORTGAGES any estate
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-09-19

trade than the tenth. In the stock ex-
change shares change in price by
eighths of dollar, and not by tenths.
Even with oul decimal system of mon
ey, we require coins for half and quar-
ter of dollar for practical use in trad
ing. Almost the entire price-list of
our stores advances and recedes by
these fractions OF u unit formed by sue
cessive biscctiOns.
The attempt by the French to COM
pei the use of the decimal system shows
the difficulty of such an undertaking.
Popular necessities compelled the in
PRODUCTION of binal divisions. The
prices Of their money and stock mar
kets are still frequently quoted in quar-
tiers and eighths. The attempt to d.
vide time decimally was failure.
After trying to give to their decimal
metrologya universal application, they
have been compelled to modify it in
many of their weights and measures.
From the inherent defects of ten
scale, all attempts to introduce an in
ternational decimal system of weights
and measures have met with strong OBJ
position.--P0pula7 Science MONTHLY.