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Daily Republican., 1880-09-06

isad, on i,a our Domestic Cough
! CoDsS S own merits, as an
storss, .s+msdy, ct Coopsr's
WiIm,sse seventh and Jefferson
wilmington, Dol.
Daily Republican., 1880-09-06

|n'h' |ths ~, the inroads of Cousump-
, ,ulRs Is the best. Dr.. simms'
\, N1uonlc ,hs Bslsam is the certain
bop.nn's .uoQssnds have been saved
bu,h ~ by its use. Cure
|losrsSr.coi oar Or coid' sore throat, weak
Il and S'ass', y, 10, aud you are safe.
bg,onn n 81, "a, Depot, 4th and King,
ooS Arch street. Phila. "
Daily Republican., 1880-09-06
TUBLIU SALE

VIZ WHITE GIRL TO 60 A
w short distance in the country to live
with family OF two. Apply so L. Sd street.
96t3t
Daily Republican., 1880-09-06

{XTANTEn-A alEI.F 70 s0tN
w housework at 126 Jus 4 flENro
hsOn 81. yet3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Garfield shows himself to be a partisan
"a spoils seeker, when he approves seq
tional agitation in bis letter of sere Dtanoe.
Notwithstanding letters of this kind are
supposed to be free from political catch
penny phrases-be cannot help showing
his partisanship By finging at the south.
Ii is the only question which Republican
politicians can talk of-they have learned
it-talked it-shouted ii go long that they
cannot discuss living issu,. bat must
show their intense hatred OF the soHth By
keeping alive seetionaism in the country =
by flaming the fame of discord and strIv
ing to embitter the north against the
south-for political gain. Garfield said in
Congress only few weeks before The
Chicago convention that it would be sui.
dial for any political party to stir mp strife
between sections-and yet we find him
doing that very thing. He is shiny
shally political pretender. hypocritical.
tricky and void of honor. He will not be
elected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Az. OW1s
IF elected" says Mr.. Gar field. ii viii
be my purpose 10 enforcs strict obedisnoe
to the constitution, aud the laws, -
The laws make il . crime for . member
of congress to sell bis influence For money.
They also make perjury crime and fix
the penalties The laws in regard to
bride taking and perjury have not always
been strictly enforced 10 the Distrie, of
Columbia. Docs Mr.. Garfield mean that.
if elected, he will see 10 it that every
bribs taker and pefiurer within the limits
of the District shall be brought TO justice
and punished?
Fhe constitution provides that the can
didate receiving majority ofthe electoral
votes shall be president. Four years ago
a deadly blow at the constitution was
struck by several men belonging to the
party to which Mr.. Garfield belongs.
They gave the Office to the candidate whe
did not receive the majority of the eiecto-
raj college. Does Mr.. Garfield mean
that il elected, he will see that the men
who invented. carried out. aud eeasum-
mated the Fraud of 1875 are properly
punished? Mr.. Garfield was one Of
them
Dir. Garfield furthermore SAYS that he
shall RELY "ior support upon the wisdom
of congress. the intelligence and patriotism
of the people. and the favor of God
What right has he to rely upon the
favor of God-he. who swore 10 the name
of God 10 lie2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
WOMEN:

LeucorrhGa. Excessive Flowing, Painfu.
Monthly Periods, Suppressions when from IN
natural causes, Irregularities. Weak Back. Prolap-
Falling of the Uterus Anterversion and
Retroversion. Bearing down Sensations, Interna
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility, Dependency
Threatened Miscarriage, Chrome Congestion Infa-
nation and Ulcer alton of the Uterus, Impo-
tency, Barrenness OF SteriIity, and Female, Weak
meas,
Added to these the pangs, the troubles, the
wearing strain OF maternity, and which often do
more toward breaking her constitution and weak
enng her for other efforts than all else OF her labor
and duties 1t is in this direction that
one often discovers that which it most pitlful in
the life of such woman. She labors on through
the period OF CESSATION the last possible moment,
often over exeriing herself, and often doing her
and her offspring iTreparable injury. The result OF
all this IL that tie mother at that period OF life
when she sb ould pess the threshold of vigorous
and cheerful old age. is often broken down and,
after year two OF ntcierabe suffering lie hur-
ried of TO tn nearest churchyard
A bottle or two of Shorey's Investigator taken
during the year, will not only make woman's
life light and happy, but will cure permanently
most OF her eoiapIainss. sold by all druggists al
one dollar per large package Sold in Des MOines
wholesale and retail by
G. II. WARD & 90 and by druggists generally
FULLER d FULLER,
Wholesale Agents Chicago.
Depot. IS Cedar II New York. 6-26nWf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

In 1876 Samuel j. TiIdtn WAS elected
President of the United States, aud By the
aid of corrupt and pariured scoundrels in
Louisiana and Florida. and an electoral
commission, of which Garfield was a mem
Der, Tilden was defrauded of his rights
and the people of their cbuice. The pee
pie submitted theu-but if. in 1880, the
repetition of the crime is attempted, there
is not power enough to effect its consum
nation. General Hancock, if elected, will
be seated. Of this fact the Republicans
can rest assured,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Judge Poland is very careful in wording
his letter designed to smooth matters
for Garfield. It will be noticed that he is
also very careful not to say that he
(Poland) believes Garfield innocent of the
charges now recorded against him. No
one truthfully can exeulpate Garfield he
is on record rs having prostituted his
position as chairmsn Of the appropriation
committee for consideration of $1,000.
He is also on record rs having deliberately
sworn to an untruth before a committee
OF his own party. He is also or record in
the books OF the circuit court of Cook
county, Illinois, as q swindler, and until
these well authenticated facts can be dis
proved, Mr.. Garfield cannot expect the
people to endorse him. He is a trickster,
and In So charging him, it is not necessary
TO go outside his own party TO prove it.
There 10 abundance OF Republican testi-
taony to prove that he is bride taker;
that he has sworn falsely 30 long
as Democrats hold TO the record, they are
not slandering the leader of the Repnbli.
can party, but merely stating facts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

General Hancock's letter of acceptance
is in order now, but unfortunately Judge
Jerry Black is three thousand miles away.
Philadelphia Eress
General Hancock. it may be supposed.
will prefer to write his own letters He
was educated at West Point quite as
thoroughly as that other militery person.
Mr.. Grant. who got along very we'll in bis
epistolary undertakings. However. if be
wants to call in assistance. Mr. Tilden is
near at hand. and. on public questions,
Mr.. TIden is the clearest letter writer in
the country, Chicago Times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
8. .. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
NJ AGN E 81 A.

Superior to any Englisk or American. d.
PLOMA was awarded TO this Msgnesia by the
American Institute in 1852
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
Aperient Rntic-acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with accidity with very great benefit 1t
has the advantage over common Magnesia In being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to accu-
mulate in the bowels. 1t is decidedly superior to
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, on account of its ap
orient quality.
beneficial pleasing sedative and aperient in all
of irritation, scdity OF the stomach bile
complaints. infantile disorders, or sea sickness.
An ounce two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn, acrid eructations and sourness,
or irregular digestion.
The solution Is of itself an aperient, but its laxa-
tive propert es can be much augmented by taking
with it, or directly after l., II little lemon juice
mixed with sugar and water, even with cream
of tartar, in this manner very agreeable efer-
yescent draugh Can be safely taken at any time
during fever or thirst.
The antisceptic quail ties OF this solution owing
to the presence of SO much carbOulc acid, have
been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
yer. As lotion for the mouth, it sweetens the
breath, and the Magncsia cleans the teeth from
tartar.
removing fits, spasms and headache to which deli
cate persona subject from acids and crudties OF
The attention Of the pn bile is particularly direct
ed to the following certificates OF physicians and
other persons who have used the MsgnGsis a. 1880
S. o. DUNBAR, Esq, Dear Sir; most cheerfully
accord my testimony in favor of your Fluid
Magnesia.' / have never found anything plea
and efectual for correcting acldity Of the sto
mach and curing headache arising therefrom.
1t is resorted to by several members of my family
whenever suffering as above, and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneous relief
Your truly. JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for come years is happy to endorse the
estimony OF Mr. Blake IN his favor.
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, NOV. q, 164S.
Mr. S. o. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir; / am happy to
hear that your preparation of lid Magncsia lie
coming into general use. While It is more econo-
mical than other preparations of Fluid MagnesIa.
have found it vastly more eficien', and not only
an antiseptc and anti-acid upon the stomach, but
q very considerable tonic. 1t is a beautiful medi
cine for the bowel arrangement which often af-
fcts young children, and for females of debilita-
ted and sour stomach particu rly those encientic
1t is invaluable. Being q scientific preparation and
open TO the profession, it needs only acouaint-
ance to become with them favorite medicine.
VIM. GBosyENoR NJ d.
s. o. DUNBAR.-Dehr Sir; l have been sometime
in the habit of prescribing the Fluid MaRnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the English prepar
alton on account of its cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, &C. M. s PERRY NJ d.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
DE. sHOREY'S
Kidney Investigator.

A SPECIFIC in the CURE Of ALL DISEASES
OF the Urinary Organs, Irritation of the neck Of
the Bladder, Burning Urine, Bright's Disease,
elect, Gonorrhee IN all it's stages, Mucous
Discharges, Night Emissions, Congestion of the
Kidneys, trick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes Iniam-
alton OF the Kidneys and Bladder, Dropsy Of the
Kidneys, Acid Urine, Bloody Urine, Pain In the
Region Of the Bladder, Pain in the Back, Urinary
Calculus, Renal Coile, Retention of Urine. FIRE.
quent Urnation Gravel in all its Forms, inability
Retain the Water, particularly in persons advan-
ced In life. The INVESTIGATOR restores tbs
Urine to it's natural color removes the acid and
burning and the effect OF the excessive OF intox-
icating Drink.
The following are among those diseases in which
the INVESTIGATOR has worked cures In disea-
SEES of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

1t is eminently proper to keep the peo-
pie posted, and in this connection frequent
reference to GarfeId's unsavory record is
apropos. 1t is right the people should
know what sort OF man this Garfield i
and whether honest or dishonest This is
not mud Singing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
TAKE THE

No. G ma efaWio S si5
Arrives INDIANAPOLIS, II 100 m; CINCINNATI, :O5
p m; DAYTON, $40 p N LOUISVILLE, 7:45 pm.
NJ A Leaves Peoria 9:05 m; Bloomington
IN D. 4 :OOam; Farmer City, IL 100 noon
fordsviIle, 05 pm. Arrives at INDIANAPOLIS, 40
m; CINCINNATI, 1000 p m; LOUISVILLE, II 100
? m: NASHVILLE 20 a In; Columbus, II so N
Wheeling, 11:25 m; PITrsBURG, Z 80 IN BALTI-
ADELPHlA, T:2O p m; NEW YORK, '1C:15 p m f;
Cleveland. 7:10 m Buffalo, l 10 n Albany - ::
45sa m. But ONE NIGHT oct TO principal Eastern
Cities.
En cLeaves Rock Island, :55 p m z; Peoria
NO. % 7:s5 p IN Daily; Pekin, 1855 p ID
Bloomington, $40 p m; Farmer City, 10 ;3s m ;
Champaign, II :35 pm; DanviIle, 1: IS m; Craw
louisville, 2:47 ~ Arrives INDIANAPOLIS. 10
m; CINCINNATI. S:15 m LOUISVILLE. go m ;
Nashville, 30 D m; DAYTON, $3.50 IN Columbus,
M RAIFIaoRE, 7:45 a m; WASHIN GTON, $40
m; PHILADELPHIA, TAO m NEW YORK, 10:-
35 m; Cleveland, 2:40 pm; Buffalo, 05 pm; ;
Albany, $50 q N; Boston, 2:4O pm.
ES RECLINIFe CHAIR SLEEPING CARS, with State
Rooms, are run on No from Peoria to Indian
apohs.
Close connections made by Nos and at Dam
vile, reaching Terre Haute, Vincenhes and Evans
vile, Lafayette, Logansport, Fl Wayne, Toledo and
Detroit in advance Of otbel lines.
The /. b. & W. is the shortest through line
and reaches all Eastern cities quick time as
its competitors without excessive speed, and with
the advantage of the FINEST OUTFIT OF THRoUBe
CARS THE WEST.
our NEW MAP-FOLDER, giving fun Information
"How TO REACH THE EAST AND SOUTH
] FLRsCHER, Genr Agent,
JOHN W BROWN. Gen'l Pass q Ticket Ag't
INDIANAPOLIS. IND
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Like the true Ohio man that be is.
Judge Lawrence has accepted the position
of first con ptroller Of the treasury. lie
positively refused, NJ first, but HAYES sent
for him, cited the danger of an Ohio man
refusing, read a few passages 10 civil ser
vice reform and the Judge caved. Ohio is
entitled to the cake.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Nervous Proetration, Brain Weakness Sexual
Debility, Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indiecrctons, excuses vices irregular
tiles GOTTEN continued to more mature years. cured
by Wells Heal Renewer." greatest remedy
earth for Impotence Premature Decline, Sperma-
torrhea and all forms of debility. 81; six bottles
IS, at Draggiets. Advice free Depot, So Barclay
ST.. New York, and for Rock Island at Bengstons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
a. Great Enterprise

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Com
pany is one of Rochester's greatest bust
ness enterprises. Their Hop Bitters have
reached sale beyond all precedent. hav
ing from their intrinsic value found their
way into almost every household in the
and. - Graphic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

General Grant says that it would have
been better for his administrations had he
followed the rule adopted by Hancock in
his celebrated Order No, 40 In other
words he can see nothing to condemn in
Hancock for that. 10 this regard Gen.
Grant is explicit. He has only good
words for Hancock. and IS to Garfield
well, too much Congressional record
Grant. This is very mild and delicate
way of touching up the credit Mobilier
nd DeGolyer jobs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

REGULAR Graduate of British and American
~ Institutes. rs years practice, the last years
In Davenport Treats all diseases Of the Kidneys
Liver Lungs. Heart, Throat and Nervous System
Errors OF youth and abuses of Manhood radically
cured even after Others have failed. 800 forfeit
for any case OF Seminal Weakness, Nervous Debil-
ity, or Private Disease he undertakes and fails to
cure. Ladies Will find the most scientific treat
ment for all diseases peculiar to their ~ Con-
sultation Free. Send for Circular, Lock box s6O
Office 317 Perry st., Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Garfield ia an out and out proctionist
and in the west the people have no use fol
him. Protective tariff. SO called, 10 q mis-
nomcr-it should be called legalized rob
bery-for that's what it amounts 60.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

The failures in the United States for the
first six months of 1880 foot MP 2.4q7,
with liabilities of $50. SS8.763 against
4.O58 failures, with liabilities of $685.
TIC. 800, for the corresponding period in
1870
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

The Garfield organs are very anxious
for quiet" campaign. By this is no
doubt meant. Keep quiet about. G fairfield 8
bribery and DeGolyer jobs!"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Whitewashing viii not suffice to cleanse
Garfsld's record-the dark stains are in.
aelibly there, and can not be erased.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

What has become Of all the stories
about 4Gsrfaid's Sunday school days :
Have the stalwart organs run out Of
stock?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
Skinny Men

and women not admired Ladies and gents
lacking flesh, yvacfty, electric power VITAL brain
Or nerve force; men injured by mental strain, ply
steal excuses. abuse, etc aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
lion, shou Id use wells Health Remover - remark
able in preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy earth for impotence, leanness, sexual
debility, premature decline, etc 81 al Druggists
Depot. So Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
1.-THE JOHN d. BILLINGS
Patent Steel and Iron Horseshoe"

Made complete, with Lever
Spr4 -g Paatf0rm-Confinu-
GUS Ca1k. The best for
Horse-Railroads, Farm and
Carriage Horses in the
world. Cures Tender and
Contracted Feet, CornR, In
terfering, Quarter-crack,
Lameness and all evils re-
fulting from the use Of the
common shoe. Trial Set,
with Nails 81 To measure,
place the foot on paper and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Democratic unity vs.. Republican dis
cord. It is easy 10 foresee which will win'
Unity will beat discord every whirl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

The letter of Garfield is severely eriti-
cised by his own party organs as falling
far short of expectations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

The reports from all sections of th
country indicate ,bountiful harvest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

The Lewiston (Me.1 Joss,7sal has ii from
Democratic source that the Democratic
committee in session At Lswistown Thurs
day night decided that it is inexpedisnt to
fuse even on Governor. and the Demo
cratic State Committee has asked Plaisted
to resign. and he has agreed to do so. The
committee adjourned to meet IN Portland
on Thursday Of next week, at which time
call will be issued for regular conven-
ton, which will be followed by district and
county conventions, If this be true the
end of fusionism In Maine is near at hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Garfield is q trimmer in politics and
lacks moral courage. He is q hypecrite.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

lE RuES' sEARp AND MUSSTkcHE ELIXIR forces heavy
moustache o smoothest faces
/A<A frsm 20 to 50 days. Postpaid By mail, 81.
ENYBAlu MEAD ELIXIR forces heavy growth Of
LSW%( hair from 90 70 90 days Postpaid, by mail 81
x ~ Harmless 20 skin scalp; easily applied
C certain. Address, A. OI.IN sole agent, 6ll
sH~SS>A~ North 18th street. ST. Louik Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

put ON cold. No heating of foot Send for free H.
Illustrated Pamphlet THE JOHN ID. BILLINGS
PATENT HORSE SHOE COMPANY, 16i and 1853
Bank street, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

Cincinnati's official census places TIT
population at 3o5, e24.l
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
MEDICAL.
Public Notice.

r JOHN HANNAS, being a Blacksmith by
L. trade, had often felt the want OF come mesns
whereby could soften iron at the forge, so that
could work it at better advantage. This induced
nae to make many experiments with different sub
stances which offered the best prospect of success
the wonderful effects of Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
Ihad defect in three of my fingers, which were
bent or shnt up in my hand In such a manner, by
very troublesome to me in my daily avocation.
could not handle my tools as l wished, and often
thought would have my fingers cut off to get
them out OF the way, have used everything that
offered any hope OF relief bat all to no effect.
Well, / say. was working with Electro Silicon at
ing In contact with my hands.
took no notice OF the effect 1t had produced.
until one day, wishing to use heavy hammer.
grasped with my crooked hand and much to my
out. and had much use of them as ever. /
could hardly believe my eyes. showed my
hands to my wife and family, and general re-
ioicing was the result. q
had a neighbor living about a mile from my
shop who had lame knee, caused by the cords
bottle of Electro Silicon Liniment and told him to
use 1t thoroughly. He did so, and at the end OF
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently as well IS ever.
1t had worked just it did in my case producing
perfect cure. gave it to others of my neigh bors
and friends for miles around, who were suffering
from Swelled Limbs, Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Stir
JOINTS Burns, etc, all OF which IL cured without
any trouble. Finding that the Electro Silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the skin of man further
than any other substance, 1t occurred to me that
II must be good for the horse, and ii has proved
itself Of the very best applications in all ex-
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
Prepared by the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
Blu chu-P alb al
wA sUT.E THING

It never fails Cure yourself for 81 Prof Cha
pins Buchu- paiba-a quick, complete cure for al
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot s. Barclay st., New York, and for Rock ISL
and at Bengstons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
ROCK ISLAND Il PEozlA RAILWAY.

RVVA 1S1ANW % EIVh4A AA44WAKs
SHORTEST ROUTE TO 1HH EAST AND SOUTH.
LRAvN ARRIVE.
$50 O m Way Freight.
$50 :. Fast Express. 10: AS m Mail and Express
100 p m Mail and Exp's. b.4o : Fast Express.
65e /" F'ht u Accom'n
The 30 D u train makes close connection at
Galva with c e @ for points west: arriving at
Galesburg at 4:25,p m at Burlington 6:4O m; at
Keokuk 10:s5 p In and at Quincy 1905 p m !; also
mskias elase connection st Peoria with B & "
and P q W ROADS Sos a.. points east and south.
ROCK ISLAND b MERCER CO.. 3. z.
Leave Rock Island at $50 q. m, and ass p m.
Arriving at Gable al II 30 m, and 6:f5 m.
leave Cable at $50 m, and 80
Ar. at Rock Island at s:15 a. m and gasp m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16
LEGISLATIVE TICKET.
COUNTY TICKET

For Representative:
PATRICK 0'M&RA,- Of Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-16

.aA-z- For Sheriff.
THOMAS KERR, Of Black Hawk.
For Circuit Clerk,
DAN W. GOULD, Of Moline.
For States Attorney,
HENRY e. LEWIS, Of Moline.
For Coroner,
HENRY II. DESANTO. of AndSlusia.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21

The course of the GAZETTE in
opposing the nomination of Maj.
Strait last summer, in common with
q number of influential Republican
papers throughout the State, does
not make it any the less our duty,
as we'll as that of other Republicans
whose choice was decided at their
nominating convention, to support
the Republican candidate. Were it
clearly shown that Maj. Strait was
wholly lacking in ability, character
or legislative experience, we should
favor the desperate measure of split
in the party rather than throw our
votes away or work into the hands
of Democrats. Nothing of the kind
has been shown, however. Maj.
Straits political and private record
has been mercilessly overhauled and
perverted by his political enemies,
but they have wholly failed to make
any Of their damaging statement.
stick.