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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01
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Con. Hancock .

Gen. Hancock is the nominee of the
democratic party for the presidency.
Like Gen. Garfield, he was dark horse,
his nomination came Unexpectedly; but,
unlike the republican nomination, it il
without d substantial foundation. It
is true that Hancock has good war
record. Entering West Point at Is years
of age, and passing from there to the reg.
ulsr army, his life has been that Of
soldier, thinking, acting, comm anding
and obeylng with military spirit. He
fought bravely for the Union, and has
our gratitude for 1t. but that is all that
he has done. His profession has with
drawn him from the responsibilities and
cares of y civilians life. and nov he asks
" to put him at the head of a nation Of
citizens, TO make him the executor of
laws made for civil life aud not for
soldiers. He is a good man. There are
thousands Of them. He is q good general,
brave soldier. So is Grant. We did not
want Grant, and why should we want Han
cock? We want more than q good
man and good general. We must
have u statesman, a man of the people,
and who knows the people, their senti-
ments and wants. For years the Demo-
Gratis have denounced Grant rs "strong
man." as q soldier and not statesman,
and yet they are the men who are cpthu.
siaslic over the nomination of man
whose war record and military achieve.
ments are his only recommendation.
The republican party has taken the
country at its word and nominated a
statesman instead of a general, and i: now
remains to be seen whether the Grant
men were right when they said that the
people wanted q ''strong man," be his
qualities of Craftsmanship what they may.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01

We are informed that Mrs. Smith was
left by her husband with family a6d
very little with which to support them
-dlJert Lea Standard.
A little truth now and then from
this source in regard te Austin local
matters would he acceptable. There is
not a particle Of truth IN this Item. Mr.
Smith left no family, and W. w. Will
]iams must be aware of the fact.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01
That POSt.Omce.

Major General James Hancock Mans
field, Fred. Allen, Hotch, 8. Page and
a few others we may name, are having
considerable 10 say against the newly ap-
pointed Postmaster at Austin, and the
editor of that fossilized Rip VanWinkle
concern, styled tile Austin Register, calls
that great dissatisfaction" The dis.
tlngLished Individuals above named are
the business men" Of Austin, who don't
indorse the appointment, and as they
have always be en-, not only consistent re-
publicans, but ardent admirers and con-
sistent supporters Of Mr.. Dunnell, that
gentleman will be terribly torn up in HIS
feelings when he learns that his action
with reference TO. the Austin postof1ice
does not meet their appreciation. twill
be news, too, 10 Mr.. Dunnel! and to the
public that the TRANSCRIPT has but little
influence, considering that 1t is not only
The leading, but the only Republican
journal at the capitol of Mower county
The TRANSCRIPT has no means of know
ing the considerations, that Influenced Mr..
Dunnell ID refusing TO recommend Mrs.
Smith, Or in recommending the editor
Of this paper for the office, but presume
his reasons 10 have been as follows: Mrs.
Smith is young woman, insthe prime Of
life, fully able to earn . living at any OF
the many pursuits ENGAGED in by ladies,
has no family, or dependence in The world,
and is the possessor Of the money obtained
from the Insurance on her late husbands
life. She had no knowledge or acq,iaint-
ance with the business Of the .post-ofice,
and her retention there would have been
no benefit 10 the civil service. Ia thu s
treating Of Mrs. Smith, the TRANsoRIPT
disclaims any intention TO wound her feel
ings or pride, orlcssen her In the esti,na-
ton Of the public, rs quiet, nnassuming
and ladyliks person, who is respected in
this. community, but is simply speaking
M her from 4 business standpoint. On
the other hand pardon The conceit) the
appointee is well acquainted with The
duties of the office with which lie became
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familiar BY active participation in Ills du-
ties) and is friendof Mr.. Dul,nell's. If
twas the desire Of Mr.. Dunnell 10 place
the office III the hands of person quail,
fled 10 discharge its duties, and at tho
same time to bestow it upon some one
who would render efficient service in
pressing OH the republican column to
victory this fall, the Recommendation
made by him was a judicinus one. We
know this is footing cur owe horn pretty
lively, but under the circumstances, we
hope our friends will excuse US.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01
Anew Kind Of Watch Case.

New because it is only within the last few
years that it has been improved and brought
within the reach of every one; old in princi-
pie because the first invention was made and
ago, and cases made at that time and worn
ever since, are nearly as good as new. Read
the following which Is only one case of many
hundreds; your Jeweler can tell of similar
ones. - q
= MANSFIELD. Pa, May 18th, 1873
have customer who has carried one of
Boss Patent Cases fifteen years and I knew
it two years before he got It, and it now ap-
pears good for ten years longer. ss,r='T
.,,.....c.s r. E. OLNEY, Jeweler.
Remember Jas. Boss is the only Patent
Case made OF two plates of solid gold Zone
exposed to wear or sight, the great adyan:
tage. of these solid plates over electro-gilding
Is apparent to everyone. Boss is the only
ten warrant, of which the following is a fac
Similie.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01

ELEGANr HAIR is wOman's crowning
beauty. When it fades she fades as well.
While II is kept bright, her personal at
fractions are still maintained. BY pre-
serving the hair fresh and vigorous :
youthful or pea rance is continued through
many yeats. Those who grieve over
their fading hair turning gray too early,
should know that Ayers Hair Vigor pre-
vents i, and restores gray Or fad ed hair 70
it's natural color Il is 9 CLEAR and health.
fnl preparation, containing neither oil,
dye. or anything dslsterious, and I'M
parts 10 the scalp what Il most needed
sense Of pleasant and delightful free
dom from scurf and dandr New!
Bernie On. O. Times. s1
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01

Those Democratic editors who proph
esied the nomination of Grant IN 1886
are now predicting his nomination in
1884. Grant will never again be the
Republican candidate for President nc
matter how much the Democrats may
wish him to be,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01

AMERICAN BOOK EXCHANGE
rbuneBund New York
TO s6oOo A YEAR, or S. to $40 dav

NV ~ TO $1,000 YEAR, or S. to $40 day
0Ou + in your own locality. No risk. Wo-
Kvnu men do as well men. Many made
.MuI mora than the amount stated above.
wi AvvvvD No one can fail to make money fast.
Any one con do the wor .. You can
make from 80 cts to ~ hour by devotng your
ngs and spare time to the business 1t coss nothing
try the business Nothing like it for money making
ever offered before. Business pleasant and strictly
honorable Reader, If you want to know all about the
best paying business before the public send your
dress and we will send you full particulars and private
terms free samples worth IS also free you can then
make up your mind for yourself. Address GEORGE
STINSON o., .Portia nd. Maine. " 81,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01
EMPIRE DROPPER

is first.class machine; anybody desiring a
Dropper will do we'll to see it before purchas-
ing. Our four different styles of MOVING
MACHINES are SO widely and favorably
known thst we do not deem it necessary to
say much about them. They simply defy
competition.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01

DpNVT0NQ procured for oil soldiers dis
IlNNlUNO abled In the U. 5. Service from
any cause, also for heirs of deceased soldiers.
The slightest disability entities to pension.
tensions t,e increased: The laws being more
rates. Bounty and new discharges procured,
Those who are In doubt as to whether enti-
tied to anything, should send two cent
stamps for our circular of information
Address with stamps, Stoddart 4 Co., So
licitOrS OF Claims and Patents. Room 8, St.
Cloud Building, Washington, D. C.
STODDART g. co.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-07-01
ECONOMIST REAPER

il 50 we'll known and so highly appreciated by
the very best farmers of the surrounding
country that it seems unnecessary to say
more in its favor. 1t cuts feet wide, and
runs as light as a moving machine, and will
pass over marshy ground without miring or
clogging, or any place that team can posi-
bly, walk. The
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06

dLOItUWIIs 4sIdI-U 4IIB
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has effectually relieved me OF Pains
in my Head. recommend its to suffering
humanity, MRS. r, ALLSBROW.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
Accident on the c. 3. & Q.

About o'clock Friday morning says
the Peoria Freeman. an accident occurred
on the Rockford Il ST, Louis branch of
the c., B. & Q, between Beardstown and
Areuxville. The engine passed safely
over the broken rail, but three or four
sleeping coaches turned half somersauit,
landing in the ditch bottom side up. Oae
Of the sleepers was the Peoria sleeper, in
which Mr.. Slattery. the postmaster OF
Canton, was peacefully reposinc, and
=henxhe scrambled out of the coach and
took an inventry of himself he found that
he had escaped with few bruises. In
one of the other sleeping coaches were
fourteen passengers all of whom received
more or less injuries, but none were fatally
hurt, They had to break cut the windows
and crawl out. as it wag Impossible to
get cut 8. the door. One OF the coaches
caught fire. sbut the flames were extin-
guished before much damage was done
When the cars were overturned they tore
down the telegraph wires, The passeng-
ers were delayed by the accident until 10
o cleck that morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
Tho State Teachers AssociAtsea.

The Illinois State Teachers Association
will hold it's ANIMAL meeting at Spring field
Deoc mbeF %. 60 and 80. The programme
has several addresses and papers On prac-
tical and theoretical scheo! work, each OF
which will be followed by discussions
Professor John w. Cook. of Normal. H..
lie president of the association. Among the
lectures to be delivered is one by Colonel
T. W. Parker, of Boston. and one by John
B. Peaslee. supsriutendent OF the public
schools of Cincinnati. Papers g;ii be read
By Professor s. E. White, Peoria; Profess
sor A. f. Nightingale. of the Lake View
high school; Professor j. III. Blodget. of
Rockford. and Will II. Smith. OF Bloom
ington. Professor q. L Sabin AID wife,
of Lake Forest, will furnish music
Among the leading teachers of the state
whose names appear in the programme in
connection with the discussions are Presi-
dent Hewett. of tho State Normal Uni
versity ct Normal; Leslie Lewis. Hyde
Park; State Superintendent Sladc; K. s.
Wells. Oregon. Ogie eoGaty; iliams,
Ottawa; James Hannah. Chicago. FL. I.
Boltwood, Ottawa; o. z. Haven. Evans
ton; 4. J. James. Normal: j. w, Hays,
Urbana: Albert Ct. Lane, Chicago; A Il
Sabin. Lake Forest; E. G. Eastman,
Decatur, aud others. The railroads will
return those attending at one taiga fare.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
ATTEMPTED Suicide.

The Union says that DR.. c. H, Gerard,
formerly practiciDg dentistry in this eli
Gerard & Hodges) but now of Clinton,
attempted to commit suicide recently at
Ashton, Lee county. in this state. 1t
seems FROM the account given in the
Rochelle Telephone. that on the day Of the
attempt Gerard arrived at Ashton from
Clinton With view Of sesing his vile, who
was visiting at the house OF her sister in
law, Mrs. Hodges. but iastead OF doing
20 went TO the hotel. and wrote a letter
to his sister 10 Rochelle. telling her of
his Intention TO commit suicide. His
sister boarded the first train to Ashton,
aud Fastening to the hotel forced open the
door OF the doctors room, aud found him
in an apparently dying condition from the
effect of some drug taken to destroy his
life. 90 the table she found note to bis
wife with this sentence only. Good
bye. Ella" Medical aid was at once sum
noned. ard after nearly twenty four hours
of hard work the physicians succeeded 10
neutralzins tho drug and saving his life
The rash aet is supposed to be the result,
of excessive drinking.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
TIE peoris Railway.

The Rock Island L Peoria road under
its present management, is rapidly taking
lis place among the great first class thor
oughiares. Considering the length OF the
lipe-a little less than hundred miles
it is building up remarkable business,
and is one of the most important
arteries Of Peolil commerce. An
average OF about fifty carloads of freight
arrive daily by this line, which to a large
extent is consigned to Peoria men. Our
dis,illeries. sugar refnerics and slaughter
houses draw largely on it for their sup
plies. A great amount of money is being
expended upon the roadbcd aud equip
ments. The old crezy bridges have been
supplauted by sclid masonry, or what lie
better, permanent en- ankmeni and now
steel rails are taking the place ct tho cid
iroa ones, as fast as the work can be done,
Ii is a road OF insstimable value 10 Peoria,
if it did not change ends. as it were, when
the present management was established,
Peoria Call
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06

1t depends largely upon what it is that
is advertised-th temper and feeling OF
the public toward the subject matter,
whether the advertiser can afford 10 steal
in upon the readers attention by the use
of some faEorite quotation-or riding II
upon some current topic Of discussion
Some advertisers have run against. a fsts
snag trying to initiate the method of Dr.
Bulls Baby Syrup. Cough Syrup etc. in
this class OF advertising. meeting with
disgust and rebuke. The fact is the ad
vertiser, when he enters in this way the
presence of the readers unbiddeD, must
carry with him his own welcome. this un>
earemonious manner of approach pre- sup
poses certain fsvoritism. A popular
pastor of one Of our city churches recently
10 ede allusiou from the pulpit to DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup as illustrating how
dear medicines even become to US when
knowu to alleviate the aiis!and ills of life
There must be truth aud merit when the
advertiser can shake hands with such high
Indianapolis Journal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06

AS this QUESTION is frequently asked,
we will simply say that She is a lady
who for upwards of thirty years has
untiring devoted her time and talents
as a female Physician and nurse,
principally among children. She has
especially studied the constitution and
wants of this numerous class, and, as
a result of this effort. and practical
knowledge, of obtained in lifetime
spent as nurse and physician, she has
compounded a Soothing Syrup, for
children teething. 1t operates like
magic-giving rest and health, and is
moreover, sure to regulate to bowels.
In consequence Of this article. Mrs.
Winslow is becoming world renown-
ed as benefactor of her race: children
certainly do rise up and bless her:
specially is this the case in this CITY
Vast quantities of the Soothing Svrnn
are daily sold and used here We
think Mrs. Winslow has immortaIized
her name name by this Invaluable
article, and we sincerely believe thou.
sands of children have been saved from
an carry grave by its timely use. and
that millions yet unborn will share its
benefits, and unite in calling her bless |
ed. NO me ther has discharged her |
duty to her suffering little ones. in our
opinion, until she has given it the
benefit OF Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. Try it, mothers-try them
ow.--Ladies' Vasitor. New York City.
Sold by all druggists. 90 cents bot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
About NJ ails.

The condition of the nail trade ID an in
teresting study. Last year prices sud den-
ly went up, after most remarkable
depression, to about four times the old
figures, Then, like the French prince.
they went down again. Josh Billings
says that when man gets to going down
hill everything seems to be creased for the
occasion, The same thing seems to be
true of nails, The nail makers. says the
Des Moines, Iowa, Leader, have struggled
manfully against their fate. They have
net In solemn conclaye and talked over
their impending woes, and amid signs &
despair have concerted plans to head oil
the price of nails in its mad career TO the
demnition bow-wowe. They have unanl-
mously agreed to shut eff the mills, now
for three weeks and now for three more.
In this way they have kept down the pro.
duction to 1000. 900 kegs less than it was
.ast year. But in vain. Down down,
down go tho prices, until they have reach>
ed $500 rates. All the makes are now
running on full time, but many of them
think this cannot last. There is one thing
the nail makers have failed to take into
account. They may meet and decide what
is the least and lowest cent they will take
for nails, but they can't decide how
many nails the people shall buy at those
but they can't hinder consumers from
cutting down consumption still moro. This
seems to be just about what has happened.
people don't use as many nails 10 making
wire fences as they did in making board
fences few years ago. 1t don't take as
many nails to build brick or stone house
| as a frame one. The worst of it SO far as
| the nail bakers are concerned, is that
| this falling off of the use of naiIs;is likely
to be perpetual and steady. Already in
| ium Der supply. we arc SO near out of the
woods, that a great many long headed
persons think they can see through. The
increasing cost OF lumber will throw US
back on brick, and stone and wire, and we
shall! have less aud less use for nails.
Where i. will END no prophet Of this gen
GRAFTON is wise enough to tell, Already
we have had hints that new process has
been discovered by which glass is SO tenn
pered as to be tough as iron. and quite as
cheap. IT is to be made cheap as weed.
| If this prove 20 be more than "a dream we
shall have to stop throwing stones, for We
shall soon he living in glass houses.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
Literary Entertainment.

The Central Temperance Society will
give literary entertainment in the Chris
tian chapel this evening. with the follow
lug programme:
Song-''Beaatifu Day"
Prayer.
Song There's Land Far Away"
The Wine Cup.
Alphabet Nina Farrell.
Down Hill-Grace Gilmore.
The Water Drinker-James Meeker.
Woe-Dora Newton.
Sorrow Grace McConchie.
Contentions-MrsJ Jessie Stephens.
Babblngs-M Maggie A Bogue.
Wounds-Miss Jessie Bogue.
Redness Of Eyes-Miss Sadie a, Far.
rell.
Wine Giveth Its Color-Miss Minnie
Kauek
Essay Rev Irving A. searles.
Sopg-''Lovest Thou Me2"
Reading Power of Habit" VIM
v. Stafford.
eading-Miss Leila Newberry.
Reading-Miss Lizzie Glaspell.
Song-'The Lord is My Light"
Reading "Pickwick aud Mrs. Bar
delI:" Nj. G. Meeker
Recitation Rock of Ages" Mis-
Jessie Bogue.
Readine-"A Slight Indisposition:
Mira. G. o. Dewey.
Song-"What Are the Wild Waves
Sayiug2' Miss Sale j Farrell and Mis-
j. Bogue.
Reading-"A Bachelors Reverie.
Miss Maggie Bogue,
Reading-"Comtort for Old Maids:
Miss S. j. Farrell.
Reading-"A Wife Worth Having:
W. v Stafford
Song-'1 am the Light"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
The Tire Pings.

We have bsen asked several times to
day, whether the freplugs wers secure
against freezing. as, should fire occur
and the supply of water be short, the re,
suit would be disastrous, The plugs
should be protected against the possibility
of freezing and if such provision has not
already been made. it would be well to do
SO at once. This suggestion IS at the IN :
stance of some of our prominent bushes
msn who have large property Interests.
LATER. arc Informed that the
plugs have not been banked up, aud may
all be frozen. If this be SO. the matter
shout d be attended to at once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
The Shortest Cat to the Grave

Is taken by thousands who with common
prudence might live to enjoy green old
age. Wig will people neglect cold ?
The great 4 bernethy pronounced fixed
cough only one degree less dangerous than
the plague. Yet it is as certainly control
able, as readily extinguished. By the use Of
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR,
as fire is by the play of water Delay not
an hour 10 applying the remedy, 1t
requires but short time for the lungs to
congest; fer The tubercles to form: for
death to ensue The great specific is
obtainable of all druggists at so cents and
81, Great saving by buying large size.
j. WILDER. East Lockport, N Y writes:
Il have sold Pixies TooTHACHR DROPS
for several years with perfect satisfaction.
Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS Cure 10 one
Minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK.
INDIsCRETIoNs OR EXCEssEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS homeopathic SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and invigorstes the sys-
ten, dispeis the gloom and dependency
inparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuyenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or 800 per
package of five walls and $500 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS Homeopathic Me
DICINE COMPANY log Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06

Hon. Horatio C, Burchard' the
United States Director of the Mint, esti-
mates the domestic production of gold for
the year at $36, 900, 900. and of silver at
$37, 100000. The total coin in cireu-
lation and bullion available for DintaAe
is PLACED at $6l2. 203 603. of which amount
three fourths is 10 gold.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
local bran.h of the Irish Land Leagus
was held yesterday afternoon, at Norris
BALL Several new members were added
&, the roll, and from those present it was
learned that there will be number of
additions before the next meeting. Mr..
Dan DAILY, chairman of the executive
committee. reported as to the publication
Of notices, and on motion a vote of thanks
was rendered to The ARGUS, Rock
LsLaader and Union. for courtesies shown.
The case Of the State v. j. w. Schaf-
er. on charges of assault with deadly
weapon, was called before Justice Hawes,
on Saturday Afternoon. and was not sus-
tanned, the defendant proving that the
pistol was not loaded. and that be only
wanted to scare Street Commissioner
Warren. The defendant was discharged
This is the case wherein Sehafer vas
charged with attempting to use a pistol
Oh Mr. Warren, and which was postponed
from Tuesday last until SATURDAY.
States Attorney Parmenter prosecuted
and VIM. jackson, Esq. defended.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-06
Opsra by Telephone.
From the New York Express,

The latest freak is opera by telephone.
MIR. Frye. an old operatickimp ressario. who
has been confined to his room by paralysis
for many years, has had his house connec-
ted with the New York Academy of Music
by telephone. and can listen to the per-
torrance while be lies in bed He says
that the music is transmitted perfectly,
and he can bear as well as though he were
10 the Academy. The danger now ahead
is that people will have their houses con-
nected sby telephone with the churches,
and church going will fall into disuse.
There is no telling what electricity may be
made accountable Tor if this sort of thing
keeps on.