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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-21

GENTLEMEN FURNISHINGS In
COLLARS, CUFFS,
SOCKS, sCARFs,
In best goods at lowest rates.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

The World explains what is very puz-
zling to many; namely, how republican
can have such a smaller majority than the
year before, and the vote still be spoken of
in the dispatches as a republican gain
Foster in Ohio barely got through and yet
the reports said nothing about any great
democratic gains, although, Garfeld,s ma
jority was over twenty thousand. The
World says:
we learn from an itenr in the EUen
ing Post that the democratic newspapers
'tof Ohio are complaining because the As
''.sociated Press has ordered that the re-
turns of the October election shall be-
compared with those for Townsend and
LANG for Secretary of State last year in,
stead of with the Presidential vote" 1t
is not surprising that the Democratic
newspapers of Ohio" should complain of
such an impairment intrusion bipartisan
ship into the business of the press. But
they should long ago have learned that
nothing short of the election of a demo
cratic president of the United States viii
ever put stop to such indecencies, The
Associated Press in Ohio invariably magni-
fies victories when the republicans win
them, and maniies victories when
they are won by the democrats.
Last October the republicans, despite Gus
tom and a special agreement, made the
comparison on the vote for Judge of the
Supreme Court, for the reason that Mr.
Townsend, their candidate for Secretary
of State, was expected to run behind his
ticket, and it was not thought desirable to
discourage the republicans on the eve Of a
presidential contest. What followed?-
that in Spoffords American Almanac"
the only reasonably good book of reference
available, the detailed vote of Ohio given
for October, 1880, is that for Supreme
Judge. This year, however Foster viii
either be defeated or will barely save him
self, and it is desirable that the republican
loss should be as small as possible. So the
cards are shuffied again, and the compari-
son is to be made with the vote for Secre-
tary of State. for the obvious reason that
a year ago the republican candidate for
Secretary led his democratic antagonist by
1905, while the majority for his associ-
ates on the ticket ranged from 22.683 to
%. $685. This business is becoming little
monotonous; still our Ohio colleagues
ought not to complain. They should be
thankful that the republican managers
haven't arranged to make the comparison
with the vote for Governor in 1877 SO as to
show important republican gains should
Bookwalter not beat Foster by more than
%, $50 votesr'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13
lOFFICIAL PAPER.]
Thurs .aT. October Is. 1885,.

The elections of Iowa and Ohio have
come and gone, and the results in both
states have been stated. Iowa, of course,
went republican, although not as strongly
SO as last year; but the majority is yet
large enough for her to claim the rather
doubtful honor of the ''banner republican
state. Ohio did the same, but the repub-
lican majority of last year was badly cut
into, and Foster has a bare minority to
bless himself with. He came long ways
from coming up to Garfeld's vote of last
year, but the difference between the men
will early explain the difference in the vote
The republicans in that state strained
every nerve to carry it. and they did des-
perate work. 1t was life and death
struggle with them, as they recognized
that their only hope of obtaining anything
like recognition from the present admins
tration rested solely on their ability to car
ry the state. A political ring which can
carry state. will always be worthy of at
least something like favor from Mr. Arthur
and his faction. 1t is the person who is
only gifted with the qualifications of being
fitted for the office, who fails of the spoils
in this civil service reform party.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

A report of Mr.. Gladstone's speeches al
Leeds yesterday shows that relative to the
negotiations for treaty of commerce with
France, he said: Gas to the basis on
which the negotiations are conducted, you
may rely upon the fact that we have no
doubt or difficulty We think we under
stand the general sentiment of the British
commercial public on the subject and our
opinions are in conformity Herewith. y
Subsequently, in describing the injurious
effects of protection, he instanced the de
cline of American shipping as signal ex-
ample thereof, and said: "It is not be-
cause the Americans have less ingenuity
and perseverance than yourselves. They
are your descendants and kinsmen, and
are fully equal to you in all that human
energy can supply. The genuine effects
of protection have been mitigated in the
case of the Americans by their own ener-
gies and by the enormous field open to
them-a fed which you would not find
were you unhappily disposed to follow
their example"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

Mr.. ParneH delivered an address at Wex-
ford in which, abiding to Mr.. Gladstone,
he said many of them had studied the
words of the great man and great orator
who, until recently had desired to impress
the world with good opinion of his phil
anthrophy and hatred of oppression, but
who stood to-day the greatest coercionist
and most unrivalled slanderer of the Irish
nation Mr.. Parnell characterized Mr.
Gladstone's speeches as uncrupulous and
dishonest. He (Mr. Gladstone) had NAL
igned the Irise people. the Bishops and
Mr.. Dillon. No misrepresentation was
too low or too mean for him to stoop to.
It was a good sign that this masquerading
knight Grant this pretended champion of
the liberties of all nations, except the I-
ish- obliged to throw off his mask
to-day and stand revealed as prepared to
carry fire and sword into Irish homesteads
unless the people, ha1mbled and abased
themselves before him and the landlords.
Mr.. Gladstone had accused him CHR. Par.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

There is little piece of post office rot
tenness up in Wisconsin which should be
attended to. St. Charles is small town
two miles and half from Geneva, and a
railroad runs from it TO Geneva, where it
connects with the Northwestern road.
There are five trains a day on the North
western which carry the mails; and one
would suppose that the mail for St Charles
would be carried on this branch But on
the contrary, there is a man who has the
contract for carrying it and he does SO by
means of a horse; making five trips day
and getting paid ten dollars each way, or
hundred dollars day. As the mail can
easily be carried in a mans pocket, the
profit on that contract is easily seen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

The New York World has published an
exhibit of the views on the political situa-
ton to New York of number of leading
democrats, who taken all together, fairly
represent the thirty-two senatorial districts
of the commonwealth. These views were
given in reply to circular issued by the
World only ten days ago. This fact pre-
Guiding any possibility of preconcert IN
these expression of the party sentiment
makes far more significant the remarkable
unanimity of our correspondents as to the
excellent outlook for the party, the gen eral
and the deep-seated opposition of the state
democracy to the system of bosses and
''halls," and the Generalization which
exists in the republican ranks. What the
World has asserted from the beginning of
the campaign opened by the senatorial con-
test at Albany is confirmed by these letters
that throughout this state democratic
opinion is overwhelmingly hostile to thug
ger mugger' in politics To quote the
democrat, ex Senator Niven, of Sullivan
county; Honest and intelligent men at
tribute to Tammany and John Kelly our
present condition in the state And hon.
est and intelligent men therefore will have
no more of Tammany and John Kelly.
This sentiment is expressed with special
emphasis in those localities in which in
1879 the Tammany Hall bolt found its
chief r11ra1 s1IDuort As TO the condition
of the republican party throughout the
state, it is tersely summed up by Mr.. Crit
fin, of Watertown: Republicans are too
intent on trying to get even with each
"other' to devote a thought to the election.
'Meriting defeat, they expect it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

Eastern papers are thanking heaven thai
at last gentleman of perfect manner and
polished habits has control in the White
claw hammer coats has set in and the dis
gushing ways of those western people will
be banished. 1t is delightful to think that
such will be the case, and the west
acknowledges its mistake in not selecting its
prominent men on account of their polished
manners. instead Of following its ridiculous
custom of thinking so much about theiI
brains. A dancing teacher is the candidate
we will look for after this.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13
A few DAYS ago the letter in which M

A few days ago the letter in which Mr..
Blaine accepted his call to the cabinet,
was spread broadcast throughout the coun-
try through the aid of the Associated Press.
1t was private letter from Mr.. Blaine to
President Garfield; and the public gener-
ally wondered why this sudden publicity
was given it. THE ANGUS has already
stated that Mr.. Blaine is still possessed
with desire for the presidential nomina-
ton and that he would probably withdraw
from Arthur's cabinet IN order to the more
effectually pose before the country as a
presidential candidate. Two defeats are
not enough to depress the hopes Of the
man from Maine, and there is little doubt
that the presidential bee is still buzzing in
Lis bonnet. In regard to that letter and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

The only B ATT cry
known to the World ca
pable Of being CHARGED
with MEDICINAL PROP
ERTTES. which e TRANS
FUSED INTO THE SYs-
TEN II you are Afflicted
with any of the following
DISEASES don't neglect to
wear one OF our Batteries,
viz:
Paralysis. Brain and
Nervoas Diseases. fsheu-
matism, Gout. 5wollen
Joints, sciatica. Neuralgia.
Lumoago, Aches and Pains
Nervous and Gs neral De-
biIity, spinal Diseases,
Weak Back or Side, VAST
ing, Decay, Restless nights
Nightmare, Melancholy,
DIZZINESS or Vertigo, full
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

The committee on credentials of the
Democratic convention of New York has
made their report, and that report has
been adopted 1t informs Mr.. John Kelly
that he is not wanted and politely shows
him the door. Although it could plainly
be seen for some time that this would be
the outcome, it is nevertheless good news
to know that it has been done. Tammany
Hall does not represent the city demoe-
racy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13
Administrators Sale,
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.

OE IEllNOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
In the Comfy Court
Russell H. Curtis Administrator 9e-bouis MN of
the estate OF Lovina Mckinney, deceased,
homas Walton William Lewis auf7 the f,pk,,o,vn
heirs OF said Loxina Mckinney. deceased.
Notice ls here Dy given that by virtue of decree
of said Court entered in the above entitled eause
the first day of September 1881 shall an SAT-
urday the stu day OF October. 1881 at the hour Of
two O'Clock in the afternoon at the north door Of
The court ionse. In the city of Rock leland IN
SAID county, sell az pahlic venduc 10 the highess
bidder thar ceran parcel of land situated In said
Rock Island county. described as foiIows to.yysf.
Lot two ~ IN James Greenwoodss sfb dfsis;ons
OF the southwest quarter of the west ouarter
of section twelve (12}, in township seventeenth
nortf Of rance one p west OF the fourth principal
meridian. except and reserving however, ali me
coal and other minerals underlying the same
The sale VIII be for al cash at he election az
the purchaser he maY pay half cash and give his
note. at six to twelve months finie with good per-
sonsi security Tor the balance: said balance asso
70 pc secured b. 2 E1arE gage the premises
Dated vt HfCA Island, Ill.,, this sent Ist 1883
RUSSELL RI. CURTIS.
administrator de-bQis non of tbs estate OF Loysus
Mckinney, deceased a-adasg
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

the 1aotive which induced It's publication,
the Inter 0csan Is unkind enough. to re-
mart:
II Editors East and West IRE beginning to
take the view of Mr.. Blaine's letter pre-
scented by the Iater Ocean 1t was no mere
chance that caused the publication of that
affectionate document, in which the stall
wart SON of Maine merged all his hopes
and ambitions in the future of his friend
Garfield Nor was it the premier's enemies
who thus brought to light dOcumentthat
showed how nearly his heart beat IN unir
son with that Of the dead president The
nation was in earnest tears over the sad
loss and more than ready to lavish affec-
ton and sympathy on any one dear to him
they mourned The nation had known the
two men as closely associated. but, sup
posing il mere political alliance, was not
prepared for the development of such a
oneness of purpose and warmth of friend
ship SIS this letter certainly disclosed.
We are not going to accuse Mr., Blaine
of causing this letter to be
made public at this time, but
whether it was done by his direction or by
some of his shrewd friends, who are always
on the lookout for him, it was master
stroke, and will hardly fail to soften the
entire Garfield following toward his pre-
mier, ond prepare the way for a transfer of
their affections to him. There is much
talk about urging President Arthur to keep
Mr.. Blaine in his cabinet and to outward
appearances Mr.. Blaine does not discour-
age these efforts. 1t may, however, we
think, be set down as almost certain that
he himself has no intention of remaining
under President Arthur any length of time.
The shrewd son of Maine is looking to the
contest in 1884, and viii decline being
handicapped by a cabinet position. The
ambitions he laid aside less than a year
ago for service under his friend are reviv
ing, and James g. Blaine may be set down
as candidate for the republican nomina-
ton in 1884. .4- -.-- n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13
aocE ISLAND o PEORIA RAILWAY.
ROCK ISLAND 3 MERCER CO.. s.s.


DAILY, by wear observation-disclosures OC
by the week. delivered by carrier =. 1ahc
WEEKLY, per year, by mail .............-.. 81 sc
RICHARDSON & POWERS, PRoPR1EroRs.
NJ w PARKER. .......-...... business Manager
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

Passengers carried Freight trains as follows:
EAST. AS m WEST.....-. 1910 q m
GEO M LOOSELY Agent, Rock leland.
A. KIMBAIL, e. ST. JOHN
Gent Supt. Gen. Takt b Pass. Agt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

srAT1oss. n WESTWARD.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

nelD of preaching the gospel of plumber.
but the land had been confiscated three
times oyer by men whose descendants Mr..
Gladstone is now supporting in the enjoy
ment of their plumber by bayonets and
buckshot.
A manifesto of the Irish labor delegates
to the recent Land league convention has
been issued. 1t praises the labors of Mr..
Parnen for the success of the Land League
and refers greatfully to the treatment of
laborers at the convention. 1t urges the
representatives of the farmers and land
holders to fulfil the pledge then given to
secure better dwellings for laborers. p
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-13

ness of sBlOod, Lack q
Power Of Will Or Aetio,
Palpitation OF the Hear,
Loss Of Memory, Loss =,
Confidence, Painting Spell,
Hysteria, Epilepsy, He.,,
burn, Dyspepsia, Brorcbf
us, Salt Rheum. Flatulen,,
Weak Stomach, Disease.
OF the Heart ana Lnpr.
Dropsy, Asthma, Pleur,sr
Constipation, Jaupaica
Catafrh, Sore Throat Ne.
bility. Plies, Tumorp .so,s,
Boils, Carbuncles, Few.
and Ague, Liver Compls;r,
Diabetes, Kidney Com
plants, Gravel, Chills. I'm
potency. Disordered %,
ditions OF the Liver. Bloo5
Kidneys orUrlnary OrgoT--'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-12-23
The Penalties of Greatness.

Gen. Sherman wept the other day,
after hearing Marching through Geor-
gia," played at banquet. His neigh
Dor, Gen. Grant, asked him: "Where-
fore dost thou weepp The General an
swered:
II never was 80 all fred sorry that |
marched through Georgia as / have been
in the last five years. Georgia be
darned. The people are good enough.
but Pm listening to that tune for the
3,465, S57th time. How would you
like, Ulysses" he continued, ito hear
that internal melody over three million
times They have played it to INC from
Maine to Texas, and from Florida to
Toronto" and here he wept afresh.
But Gen. Grant quietly patted the
hero on the shoulder and said "Sher-
man, il is only one Of the penalties Of
greatness. suffer worse than you do
I've had seven million cigars given TO
mo because people think | like to smoke.
824 bull pups, and more horses than |
can count Sherman" continued the
General, "whenevcr | see horse,
cigar, or a bull pup, | feel just as badly
az you do, but mover give way to my
feelings. IL sell EN-"
yes" answered Sherman between
bis sobs, "you can sell cigars, bull pups
and horses, but | can't sell that id
tune for five cents--New Orleans Times.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-12-23
The Safest Seat.

The frequency of collisions on rail
roads has raised the question, Which is
the place of greatest security in rail.
road train ? The Railroad journal gives
the following as answer: II is very well
known that the car nearest the engine is
exposed to the least dust, and that the
rear car Of train is generally safer than
the front car. The safest is probably
the last car but one, in a train Of more
than two cars; that is, there are fewer
chances Of accidents 10 this than any
other. II il is way train at moderate
speed, or any train standing still, col
lision is possible from another train in
the rear in which the last car receives
the first shock. Again, the engine and
the front cars Of train will often run
over broken rail, or a COW, or stone.
without detriment. while the last car.
having nothing to draw il into the line
Of the train, is free to leave the track.
Next TO the forward car the rear car is
probably the most unsafe in the train.
The safest seat is probably near the cen
ter Of the last car but one. and in very
long train, in the centers Of the last two
or three cars next to the last.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-12-23
OLDFIELD,S
81 x C O | $ i or y u IN p.

Il x G. O lsior Pun d.
TNlIE undersigned has now on hand about
10, 900 feet Of White Oak Pump Stock,
which has been IN soak in Spring water
sufficient length Of lime TO free 1t from sap.
Any Pump constructed Of thisslOck Is guar
nleed mott give an imp pleasant taste to the
water. His arrangements for preparing
Pump Stock IN the above manner are most
ample and complete. and he will always be
prepared TO put up the
DxCe1S1Or Pump
At short notice.
Always on hand all kinds of Pump Fix
lures, of the very best quality.
Common Wooden Pumps made on he prem
Uses where they are 10 be placed, when de-
sired, at 90 cents n foot.
AllPumps constructed by the subscriber
are warranted for one year. After the first
year, they will be kept in order by him, for
ten years, for the moderate sum offs per
year.
All Pumps put in and not proving satis-
factory, will be taken out and the money
refunded.
Orders by mail or In person, attended I o
with prOmptness, and at moderate prices.
ng- Forany further information, apply
to Mr.. j. BYERs, Montgomery House, Rock
vile, Maryland.
WIN. OLDFIELD,
PUMP MAKER,
spl9-ly F"untai n Green, IIarfordC.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-12-23
Two Lovers and One Journalist

"Do you love me, Reginald p
The supper given by Stuyyesant Me-
CURE in honor Of the nineteenth birth
day Of bis only child was over, and the
spacious parlors were lined with the
younger portion Of the assemblage.--
Reginald Mulcahey and Aphroditc Me-
CURE had been gliding through the soft,
sensuous measures Of Straus waltz,
aud, as the music ceased, they had
strolled into the dimly-lightcd conserva-
tory, where, as they sat with clasped
hands. her pure, sweet face looking low
ingly into his, tho question with which
our story opens had been asked.
"Do love you, my little ono y re-
sponded Reginald "Your heart. that
unerring and ever vigilant monitor Of
the soul. must toll you in words far
palmer than any utterance Of mine that
without the inspiration Of your love my
life would be as dreary and aimless as
the editorials in Cleveland paper. and
the days drift YEARLY by without one
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-12-23
Remembering Faces.

If man would succeed as detective,
a clergyman, hotel keeper, or as poll
tician, he should cultivate the art of re-
collecting faces II is said of certain
statesman, whose fame is national, that
he never forgets face or name The
power of this art is due to the fact that
mans vanity is aattered by having one
who has not seen him, perhaps for years,
call him by name. Henry Clay was
noted for his memory of faces aud names.
Indeed, it was said that only one man
in United States excelled him in this re-
spect, and that was Jennings, the bar
tender of the old City Hotel of New
York.
During political campaign in Mis-
sissippi, Mr.. Clay stopped for few
minutes at Clinton. A crowd gathered
about the cars to greet the popular orator
Among the people was an eccentric old
man with one eye, who. making his way
through the crowd, exclaimed
Don't introduce me, for want TO
see if Mr. Clay will know me"
where did know you y asked Mr..
Clay, taking the old man by the hand.
In Kentucky" he answered.
"Have you lost that eye since | saw
you p
yes"
Turn the sound eye to me that |
may see your profile "
II have it," said Mr.. Clay. "Did
you not give me verdict as juror, at
frankfort, Kentucky, twcnty-one years
ago?"
II did did p exclaimed the exult-
ant old man.
"And is not your name Hardwicke ?"
ut u.s." and turning to his friends.
asked triumphantly, Didn't toll you
that Harry Clay would know me, though
he hadn't seen me for over twenty years ?
Great men never forget faces"
1t is safe to say that Mr.. Clay re.
ceivcd that old mans vote
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-12-23
y o etiGal.
ROLL CALL.

Corporal Green Y the Orderly cried,
Here r was the answer, loud and clear,
From the lips of the soldier who stood near,
And Here r was the word the next replied
"Cyrus Drew l''--then silence FELL
This time no answer followed tho CALI
Only his rear man had seen him fall,
Killed Or wounded, he could not tell
There they stood in the fliling light,
Thessmen of battle, with grave dark looks,
AS pA.in to BIO read as open books,
While aAowly gathered the shades of night.
The fern on the hilsides was splashed with
blood,
And dAwn in.the corn where the poppies
WeltfsdNsF stairs Than i,,e peoples knew.
And cfimson.dyed was the rivers food.
For the foe had crossed from the other side
That day in the face of a murderous fire,
That swept them down in its terrible ire,
And their life blood went to color the tide.
"Herbert Klnew At the call there came
Two stalwart soldiers into the line,
Bearing between them this Herbert Kline,
Wounded and bleeding, TO answer his name.
Ezra Kerr p-and voice answered "Here!'
"Hiram Kerr p'--but no man replied.
They were brothers, these two; the sad
wind sighed
And shudder crept through the corn6ed
near.
"Ephraim Deane T--then soldier spoke:
"Deane carried our regiments colors," he
said
"Where our ensign was shot left him dead
Just after the enemy wavered and broke.
"Close to 1.-The roadside his body lies;
Ipaused moment to give him drink
HIemurmurcd his mothers name, | think,
And death came with it, and closed his eyes"
Twas victory, yes, but 1t cost US dear
For that company's roll, when called at
night,
Ola hundred men who went into the fight,
Numbered buttwenty that answered "Here p