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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR cALoMEL.

A VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR cALoMEL.
Perfectly tasseiess. elegantly coated with sweet
gnm. pGrge, regulate, purify, cleanse and strength
en-. Radways Pills, for the cure of all disorders OF
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costye.
ness, Indigestion, ID Jspepsia, Biionsness Bil1ou,
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements Of the Internal Viscera. Warranted
TO effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con.
tanning 10 mercury, minerals deleterioue drugs
- observe the following symptoms resulting
Constipation, Inwa d Piles, Fullness of the Hood
in the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullness OF Weight
80 the stomach, Sour Erupuons, Sinking or Futter.
aags IN the Pit OF the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difhcnit Breathing, Flutterings
Chen In Lying Posture, Dimness Of Vision, Dots
~ ene !, ana Duii Pain in
sne skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limbs
And sudden riashes o. ne. n1Tnng IN the Flesh.
system from all the above named disorders. Price
95cente per box. Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

FooD FOR THE BRAIN AND NERVES that
will invigorate the body without intoxicat-
ing is what we need in these days of rush
and worry. Parker's Ginger Tonic restores
the vital energies, soothes the nerves and
brings good health quicker than anything
you can use Tribune. See advertisement
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

The removal of these tumors by RADwAY's RE-
SOLVENT is now SO certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous JIG now q
common recognized fact by all parties. Witness
the cases of Hannah p. knapp, Mrs c. krapf Mrs.
j. H. Jolly and Mrs. P. d hendrix, publisheN in
our Almanac for 1879; also that of Mrs G. S. BAb-
bins, in the present edition of our ''False and
True"
One bottle contains more of the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation. Taken
In Teaspoonful doses, while others require i've or
ak times much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable . destroying life by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium,
strychnine. arnica, hyGsciamus, and other power
full remedies, does at certain times, IA very small
doses, relieve the patient during their action in the
system. But perhaps the second dose, II repeated
may aggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There il necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy Ike RADwAY's READY RELIEF will STOP the
ost excruciating pain quicker, without entailing
the least difficulty in either infant or adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results. Send
to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
aOBED DY A COW.

ribly gored a little boy in Kewanee, Henry
county, and now Galva comes to the front
with an occurrence quite as bad, in which
o lady named Mrs. r. Payne, of tina,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

The most efficacious stimulants to excite
the appetite are ANeesTURA BTTTERs, pre-
pared by Doctor j. G. b. Siegert & Sonss
Beware of counterfeits. Ask your grocer
or druggist for the genuine article.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
onrarN OF THE ORDER.

This order is the oldest American benev
olent society in existence having been frs
formed in 1912 at Fort Miff1in, Pa. ane
been in continuous existence since tina
time. 1t was originated by the command
er of the garrison of the post, in order to
harmonic the differences of opinion among
the soldiers at the post, and it had the de
sired effect The war over, the camp fires
were kept burning and have remained
lighted ever since.
The selection of Mr. Knickerbocker, as
Grand Prophet, and Mr.. Scotch, as Grand
Junior Sycamore, both of Rock Island, il
accomplishment to the home tribe, which the
braves of this city will duly appreciate.
The next grand council will be held al
Effingham, H., on the first Tues day in
August 1882
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

MERELY NURSING CoUGH or cold is
not enough. You must take Hale's Honey
of Horehound and Tar to get rid of ii
quickly.
Pixies Toothache drops cure in one min
ute
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

Laboring men should never be without
bottle of Trask's Magnetic Ointment.
Nothing equals it for Bruises, Cuts, Sores,
Burns, Sore Throat, Lameness, and all in
f1ammation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

Moffat's Life Pills are purely vegetable.
They act on the Liver, opening the ducts,
and restoring the whole body to perfect
health. Always have a box or them in the
house. For sale by Druggists everywhere
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
FEVER & AGUE

Feve. and Ague cured for dity cents. There is
not q remedial agent in the world that will cure
ever and sgue, and all other malarious, bilious,
Scarlet, tyPhoid, yellow and other fevers (aded by
Railways Pills) SO quick "a Railways Ready Reliof
II will in few moments. when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms. sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrhoea. Dysentery,
Colo, Wind in the Bowels. and all Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry bottle OF RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. few drops in
water will prevent sickness or pains from change
of water 1t is better than French brandy or bit
tiers as a stimulaut.
MINERS and LUMBERMEE should always be pro-
vidPd with IT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
If young ladies with blotches on

IF young ladies with blotches on their
skin, which are enormously attributed to
irregularities of the liver, would discard
cosmetics and mercurials, and would adopt
the practice of taking warm bath every
day with q cake of GLENN's SULPHUR Soar
as companion, the unsightly blemishes
would soon disappear and the lily and the
rose would take their place. This is Sc
eret which the fashionable are fast begin
ming to find out to their decided advantage
Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
STOCK SPECULATION.

JOHN A. DoDaE q Co., Bankers and Brokers, 10
Wall Street, New York. buy stocks on reasonable
margin, and wnen desired. will advise when and
what to buy. Also Stock Privileges In which SO
to 500 can be proftably Invested Opportunities
formation on application, and Weekly Report sent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

The Howe Scale Co. enlarged their
works twice last year to meet the demand.
Borden, Selleck e. Co., General Agents,
Chicago, III.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
YOUNG PEOPLE.
Secure Homes for Yourselves

All persons contemplating marriage can secure O
certificate OF endowment upon which they can stsrf
business and procure aid for the purpose OF pur-
chasing Homestead. Agents desired. C0mmu
nieate with the MARYLAND MUTUAL BENEFIT
CIAL ASSOCIATION or Carroll County. for I'm.
married persons. at Uniontown. Md 6d&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
THE r.zUE RELIEF.

RADwAY's READY RELIEF is the only remedial
agent IN vogue that will instantly stop pain.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

Great Prophet-A. E. Knickerbocker
Rock Island.
Great Senior Sycamore s. NJ Badger,
Mason City.
Great Junior Sycamore w. F. Scotch.
Rock Island.
Great Chief of Records D, Dodge,
Bloomington.
Great Keeper of Wampum Frank Rob.
ertson, Charleston.
Great sannap Ed c. Dias, Blooming
ton
Great Guard of Wigwam- w. sin1p-
son, bingham
Great Guard of the Forrest-A. C. Nit
chell, Charleston.
Great Mishinnewa-B F. Roop. Ash
moore.
After these were elected. the great coun-
ell was declared adjourned. the camp fire
was quenehed, and the delegates of the
tribes adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
The zolraia Belt Co.. Marshall. Mich

Will send their celebrated Electro-Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out deIav
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

Go to G.. II. Speaker for hard coal and
hard wood. 25-tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
MINUTE RAMEDY.
Only requires MINUTES, HOURS, to relieve
pain and cure acute disease.
RAILWAYS READY RRLIEp

In from one to twenty minutes, never fails in re-
Iieving PAIN with one thorough application. No
matter how violent or excruciating tue pain the
RHEUMATIC. Red-xdden, Infirm. Crippled. Ner-
vous Neuralgfc or Frustrated with disease may
suffer, RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will afford
instant ease.
Inflammation OF the Kidneys, inflammation OF the
Bladder. Inflammation of the Bowels, Conges-
tion of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing. Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group, Diptheria. Ca
tarrh. Influenza. Headache,
Toothache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold
Chiile Ague Chills,
Chilblains. Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com
plants, Coughs, Colds Sprains, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs, are
instantly relieved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

Moonlight picnic at Warmers grove next
Saturday. 2-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WANTED-AT the ladies of Rock Island, Daven-
w port and Moline, to know that Mrs. Potter Gill
Is buying cast off clothing, for which will pay the
highest price
Mrs. Potter Gill.
1919 Second Av between 18th and 10th ste
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
THE INSTALLATION

followed and was accompanied with the
usual splendor of the great council. In the
evening there was grand reception and
banquet under the direction of Shabbona
Tribe, to which ali the braves did ample
ifasfica
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WANTED Reliable women to circulate the in
w formation OF the new deal in prices of Dre.s
Goods for cash, at Mitchell q Parsons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

IVANTED. -BLACKSMITH'S ATTENTION. A
w good blacksmith with q little money can learn
of situation where he can make 81 ,000 a year BIZ
applying at the Office of j, Goldsbury, Davenport
Iowa 23flw.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WANTED.-All in need of stylish summer suits
w to call on P. A. Bloom, under the Opera House
His fits perfect
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

HaIford Table Sauce. hest
Ra1iah An uae.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WANTED-To find the man, woman or enid
w who can not be fitted or suited in boots, shoes
and slippers, to call at on Carse s. Reticker
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

THANTED-Everybod to call and see the great
w variety Of useful articles to be had at the Five
and Ten Cent Store, 1920 3rd avenue including lin
ware wood ware, erockery, candies, cigars fire.
works, crackers, glassware, fruit jars, jelly isrs
baskets, ETC.. etc. Will sell very cheap Can
speak four different languages.
CATHERINE MfTsCT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

Halls Hair and Whisket dye, black or
brown, so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

VUANTED.-By an experienced workman. a sltua.
w tiou as an engineer Has been in the business
sixteen years. Good references. Address "Eneip-
eer,' Argus counting room. 93*2w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WANTED Orders of several hundred gentlemen
xtfor one of my cheap business suits Johu b.
thinner
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

TO THE PUBLIC.

There can b~ no better guarantee of the value Of
= Radway'f old established r. r r. Remedies
the base and worthless limitations OF them as
Rre False Res0lvents, Reflects and pile be
ask for kadway's, and see that the name
NJ 10 On what you huy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WANTED-Pleasure seekers to know that the y
w can find Lemonade, Ice Cream, Cake Cigars
and Refreshments, every Sunday on Black Hawks
Watch Tower.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
DIR. l1adway's
REGULATING PILLS,

Perfe t Purgatives, Soothing Aperients, Act
Without Pain, always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

81 WANTED, anywhere from 90
e to rs Gentleman and Ladies'
FL to accompany me to Skaters Res
taurant on the West side of the
= Square for good meal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.

ITO cure q CHRONIC OBJ LONG STANDING DISEASE
is truly victory in the healing art that reasoning
power that clearly discerns DEFECT and supplies
remedy; that restores step by step-by degrees
the body which has been slowly attacked and
weakened by insi6 rus dise ase, not only COM
mands our respect but deserves our gratitude. Dr.
Railway has furnished manking with that wonder
full remedy. RAILWAYS SAEsAPAEILLIAN REsoLE-
EMF, which accomplishes this result and suffering
humanity, who drag out existence af pain ana
disease, through long days aud long nights, owe
MIN their gratitude" Medical Messenger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

fAfANTED-Everybodyt to call at Stewart & Mont.
w gomerys, and see the Rock Island Hay Fort
The best fork made, for handling hay in barns, and
stacking.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

MANITOBA live man to sell the Double DunIev
Wv Spring Bed and Rotary Washer Best two
articles in the market. Call at 422 Brady street
Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

Made from Grape Cream Tartar.-No other pre-
paration makes such light fiaky hot breads or lux
urious pastry Can be eaten by Dyspeptics without
fear of the ills resulting from heavy indigestible
food. Sold only in cans by all Groeers.
ROYAL. BAKING POWDER Co. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

JUANTRD-Everyone 10 know that Will
w johnson, has moved his Jewelry Store from
Market Square 10 the northwest corner OF 10th 81
and 2nd Ave.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

JHANTED-The citizens OF Rock Island 10 knov,
w that the BOSTON Fancy Steam Dye House will
open store In this CT y in few days. They make
q specially OF fine work. loft
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

VTANTED "A good steady boy from fourteen IA
w to seventeen III, years old. at N. B. sawyer's
Rock Island. 1ddtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
FOUND.

COUND-That Geo. A. Balm & Co., still have
] some OF their first.class buggies on hand, which
they will sell very cheap.
EOUND-The best dish of ice cream and the
choicest cigars at Fred Krell restaurant, 1919
Second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WANTED Fine Shirts made to order by Henry
w Regnesburger
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

tAIANTED-Onc good Agent to sell new Red
w Spring. Apply at once at No. 119 Main stree
Davenport. N'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WgANTED-Everybo TO know that Gunther's
w Mead Is the most cooling, refreshing and
healthy drink yet discovered For sale at Mar
shall,s. under Harper House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
Health Of Body is Wealth Of Mind
RADw avs
sarsaparilI.aR aeseIyent,

Pure blood makes sound nesh, strong bone and
clear skin. II you would have your hesh hrn
your bones sound, without carries. and your COM
olexion fair. use RAILWAYS SARSAPARILLIAN
RESOEVEST.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05
WORKING MEN

WILL find 10 ride tickets good between Rock
w Island and Moline on sale al the @. b. 81 O.
Ticket Office, at 50 cents each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

lAfANTED-Every oae to call on Geo W u H..
w ris, under the Harper House, for reliabla a.
surance at reasonable rates. Several pieces Of rao
estate for exchange. ~ WI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

INANTED-A pastry and meat cook Annie -.
w once TO VIM. Rsmskill, at Requa's tailor So, q
No. 1924. 2nd avenue. Rock Island ''e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

FOR EXCHANGE.
EoR ExcHANGE-A good plano for match
IL team Of horses. Call at the Music Store of ID.
Roy Bowlby, I726 2nd avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WANTED-The people of Rock Island county to
w know that j. e. Goldsmith, at the BenRston
corner Clothing House, keeps the best stock OF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-05

WANTED-I want everybody TO call and see my
w stock of fne leather for Boots e. shoes, includ-
ing Kangaroo, Coyduvan. etc. A splendid lit and
fine Workmanship guarantees. ]. a johnson, p
o. block
, 1881-10-22

InE announcement that Mrs. fairfield will
s,,pertntcntt the publication, Of the life Of Eer
latc husband and the collection Of Ills liter
ary remains will be- received every where
with great satisfaction. Mrs. Garfield l'ns
cause,l this announcement to BIZ made In II
Enthusiastically motlest manner. hut 1t
lnny be- properly inferred that tile work OF
preparation will be done largely BY llcrsrlf.
t.il,i that circumstance will gtye It additional
value. II Is nut to be supposed tt,at tile s"l-
lltuc or volumes that will result will he p,if,-
llshetl shortly; indeed, Mrs. Garfield a,i Ct!.
Rockwell, 10 whom she has communicated
her purpose. lissye intinnatch tint tic rsorrr
tine will bctaken 10 assure completeness ni'd
accuracy. but the announcement Is impur-
tant because tt Is a 1,otlee that MI authentic
edition Of tiar;eitt's Lite mud Works will he
given to tile public Mt the proper time, and 1t
should preclude tlir hasty publication Of
partial accounts Of t;nrilcl,l's career and i'll
cu1nplctc COLLECTIONS OF his works. gotten llp
hurrIedly for money.maklng PURPOSES.
, 1881-10-22

alone should npparcnt,y prnmrt tho ctty whf.:s
rrIrs Itself pti being Tho commercial metropolis
Uf the West ~ HIsr III IroI,irtlnn 10 IFS menus.
nutt demonstrate TINT 1t Is INT h1lscfty III us
hl,stt to BECAME rich,
Chicago rcrriv,al. VT believe, fr.nn tho
whole Stutn ot Michigan s:s,+Ia towards thu
relief nf morn thatt t00,ts'0 people M,atle Ties.
tiintc by the Uctobcr tirr af 1871. 'rlts s,sl',
It IL stntc,t, Inns crrll returned IN Michigan
III n,.,,lcy md guilds fnr the relief Of lrrr
comparatively sl,lnll nlnllAr 1T iiru sufferers.
Chtcago II Mlcltgut,'s chief market for l11e
s,.lr ol her lumber, salt, fruit. atnl vrgcnhlcs,
pMt pnys 1lat Stnto tens Of millions Of dot
hrs Il year fnr tiose commodities. l'rcatlsr
s!;c 50 lm,lrs Isrr mol,cy 1nto Michigan. 1t IL
difficult to sec how slse tllcrclsy f!curs iii Oh
ltgation to rccour eycrybn.ly tlat gets burnt
out ly tho ann,nl forest fires III tint Stair.
, 1881-10-22
the endurance, II not to tho pruwcss, OF tho

tin endurance. II not to tho pruwess, OF tho
American nr,,Iy.
Vnw r,,,,rs Ysrklow1, fl svu,c rcsmcts
thu most plrasunt rccollccttonot Mt tho llcyo-
1utfnnnry period to American ritlze,,s. It
sIuun1izet, mt only tic complete extinction
of The roynljst ca,,se, but 1t WIS public nutl
l,umtliating nr,wjpmnttol, Of wfat Chatham
Ind $u,d wars brfore, "You cannot, my
lords. you ts,nuyt cnnIucr ...u,prlea." As
Yorktpw,, brought tl,e war 10 Il closts. 80 1t
mist for time. nit least, init n, e,nl to thu
centennial rarinl.. There aro literally ,,o
mure victories. Or tlar,uts either, to celebrate.
'rllpro Is no ryunt III the history of tho tinv-
rrulucnt nGtcr tho war for sis years to Gxcilo
thu admiration of the must partial pntri0t It
was limo of llurr0w provincial Jeu!t,ustcs; of
commercial md financial prt,stration follow
linz 1puli tho exhaustion af 40 great Il war;
, 1881-10-22

THE gentlemen who lad the Irish meeting
ut Mccormick Hall In Charge Wednesday
ulght must have thought with some pardon
apte pride that the process ot educating the
people with reference 10 Irish subjects hal
mot been without results III tic last two
years. When tho Mayor Ut tie city nnd
three Of tie Circuit alld Superior Court
Judges were numbered among tho speakers.
there WIS some; reason to believe that the
meeting had the sylnathy Of the community,
Or at least Of the official part Of It. Yet we
remember TINT barely two years ago thoro
was difficulty In getting speakers or repre-
sentative attendance Ut persons OF other
natlonaltttes than the Irish for such meet
inc
, 1881-10-22

N,w 1ntr. W.T. think nj it-a1ul seeing the
1G,tne Of tha lion. Timothy q. Howe, vi
WISCONSIN,. e4'..l,rtet will It Cabinet ar
no,Ilt,ncn. brings thu fncts tu nlind--the ex-
:rnntor WIS such Il confirmed tIlr.l'tericr
tint lln mol only ars,,psl tllat side Of tile case
II, tlle Of the quarterly reviews. but he very
mitch regretted The action of the convention
III nominating Garfield Instead Of urant.
Mr.. Ilowr's Stair. llnweyer, rcp,stltated tue
ex.Senntor's advice. alld resolate!y set its
lace against tt,u tltr,i-term Aeresy.
, 1881-10-22

It Is vury slMp!e story as told III tic dis
patches from Wasllngt0n-tto story Of thu
derelletlull Of -AsslstuIt-IUstnlnste
General Tyner. As tho story runs, a1r.
Tyner discovered, two yearB ngo, the slAl-
route acknowledgements then by Il personal
Inspection ut tho sGrvlce. After this dis
covery llo returned to Washington, seated
himself at Ills tlcsk, niMl proceeded to write,
with his own l'a,ltl, yolunlnous report III
the subject; attacking the star-route service,
entering Into tlcta1ls, pointing out extrayn-
gaucc, fayor!tisu,, and fraud, md condemn
terms. Tl,en Mr.. Tyncr put this report III
his desk, turned tho key OIL II, aid there 1t
lay until, by accident, 1t fell l,ndor the eye 0f
Postnluster-Genernl James. Simple us this
story ls, it is, all the same, queer story,
Tho long service Of Afr. ryner In tho Post
Oillcu Department warrants the bcllUf that
ne might liavu known OF tho existence OF the
star.rnute frauds without n,nktns n tour ut
observation to the frontier. The conclusion
Is almost irresstlbla ti,as he must llnye known
Of their existence aftcr m extended tour tle-
yote.! especially to mn investigation OF tho
service and Its workings. That he should
haye written such n report rs llo Is alleged IL
| ilaye written WIS therefore but the l0glcal
sequence OF his Investigations. DutwlIy lid
l,e lock the repurt In Ills desk? II when llu
wrota It ile Intended to lock 1t In his tlesk
why did lle write It: Did the chiefs Ut thu
star-s0t.te riuK know OF the existence Of tia
reportp 'rlls assumption that they did it,
wolves the suggestion TINT It's author was
himself nlembur OF tho ring. hut 1t lit,
| NnY q ,neulbar of the rLux why did no write