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Year: 1878

SPEAKER RANDALL writes that liz is
entirely confident Of his reelection. RAN
DALI has had in times pIst great confidence
in other matters which the outcome did not
justify. lIo WAS confident, for instance,
that the country would wink ut the
hark-pay steal, OF which he and BES
BUILER were the prime inventors; but
the country did not wink in that direction.
lie was confident that lie could escape
wearing the mantle OF the dcmagoguc Wien
he subsequently, for party and personal
purpose, became the advocate OF the repeal
of the increased salary. But he wears that
mantle all the same He was confident
that lie could ride two political nags a nd look
two ways while doing 50, and theu again
his confidence failed him. Ilo was conf.
dent that by crawling on his kuees TO the
South and licking the dust OF Southern
boots he would become the favorite OF
that section. But, like all lick-spittlcs and
doughinceS, he is only dcspsed by the very
men whose sycophant he became lie WAS
confident that he would make good
Speaker of the House, and the world knows
that, compared with any Que OF his predc.
cessors, he stands as apigmy beside giant
Iu his scli.confdence and self-esteem he is
great man. The great mass OF the people
think otherwise.
Year: 1878

TALK-A-HEAP BLACKBURN said in a late
speech at Frankfort that he has made Il
speech on every subject that has been dis
cussed since he has been a member of Con-
gress. Very true. He talked more and
said less than almost any other man on the
floor Of the House.
Year: 1878

THE representation of the South Caro-.
lima case in all its deiormity is not tnunt-
ing the bloody shirt. The plain fact is that
United States laws are being outrageously
violated in HAMPT0S's kingdom. The
plain duty of the President of the United
States is to set in motion all the constitu-
tional machinery to prevent the violation
Of these laws, if possible, and to punish
those who violate them.
Year: 1878

The Democrats of South Carolina and
Louisiana seem to regard the letter of the
Attorney General in regard to the enforce
ment of the election laws as o sort of Popc's
bull against the comet, or gun without
charge or lock. 1t is neither feared nor re-
Year: 1878

During the past month we have been
clearing our stock of old goods, acd are
now left with line of new and desirable
styles for the Spring trade, Our store,
which is tn most commodious IN the city
or State, occupying three floors, and with
enterprise back of it.. our intention is this
season to outdo all former. efforts to make
the Boston One Price Clio hing House the
place to buy Clothing and Gents Furnish


ing Goods. With the confidence of th pub
lie that FIVE YEARS SQUARE DEAL
ING has not impair. d, and our established


system of Cash and One Price to all, we
feel assured the present season will prove


a successful one, Visit our st ore aud look


at our immense stock of Ready Made
Clothing for Men, Youths, Boys and Child
Year: 1878

The report OF the Commissioner of the
Bureau Of Education shows very gratifying
progress throughout the country, in all the
interests committed To- the care Of this im.
portant Office. The report is especially en-.
couraging with respect o. the extension Of
the advantages Of the common school system
in sections of the country where the general
enjoyment OF the privilege Of free schools is
not yet attained.


To education more than any other agency
we are 90 look, as the resource for the adj
vancement ~ the people, in the requisite
knowledge aud appreciation Of their rights
Year: 1878

area subject to the devastatons of this insect is set
down at upwards of 800, 900 square miles west Of
the Mississippi, and extending in northwesterly
direction into British America. There has been
some correspondence with the Dominion Govern
ment looking to cooperation in the continuation of
these investigations. No definite reply will be made
to such propositions however, until it is known
what action Congress may take as to the continua-
ton of the commission and The Appropriation OF sufi-
cent funds to carry on the work.


The report also contributes some interesting gen.
eral information the subject of the cotton army
wOrm and suggests all extension OF the labors OF
the commission 10 the field of operations of this
pest. 1t is generally reported that the losses in the
South from this insect aggregate not less than 80
100000 annually. IL the commission is continued,
it expects to be able to render valuable aid 10 the
agricultural interests of the country by its re-
searches into the nativity and habits of the insect
pests OF the South and West.
Year: 1878

If the House had the sagacity to put the
Senate bill right through, without waiting to become
bef0gged In the c0ncets OF members who desire to be
CONSPICUOUS foolish enough believe they
missions, and the President put In veto. his message
would be a mere form and OF course the bin would be
passed the veto, the band played Yankee Doodle
~ the Grant dinner In Paris-sambang. Then there
would be a good basis for good Summers busness.
greatest mischief In tbe country for years has been
the doubtful value Of the dollar" With the silver BIZ


law the country will gain repose the main financial
Qucston-an immense and excellent gan-and we shall
harch under the old standard 0f better days.
Year: 1878

TRIBUNE OFFICE, FEB. 49, a. ma rapid rise OF ar
pressure took place neutrality-suspicious. connected with
yet far distant storm. The fall OF temperature cor
responded TO the barometc rs aud the record for yes
terday was almost wholly below freezing point Keen
winds intensified the sensation of cold There Is little
moisture In the air.


For this city and vicinity. fair cold weather may De
expected for two days, growing gradually warmer To-
ward the close OF that period.
Year: 1878

Perry Warren, lad Is or l9 years of
age, resident of this city, was arrested yes
terday by Marshal Hawes on suspicion of
being an accomplice in the Viola burglary
of Frazer & Co.'S store, few nights since.
Upon being put through course Of close
questioning by the marshal he confessed
the crime; also to having assisted in the
robbery Of Stewart Il Montgomery store
about the middle of last August, some Of
the stolen articles being found upon him.
His pail is another Rock Island youth,
panied Joseph Lothringer, who was
wounded, and deserted by Warren at the
Viola job Warren is in Jail and Lothringer
is in custody at Viola, being seriously
wounded IN the breast
Year: 1878

We have had long and intimate acquaint-
ance with this gentleman and know him to
be one of the most intelligent, high
minded, and true-hearted men in the
democratic party: man whose political
and personal life are unclouded and above
suspicion. The Organ has several times
alluded to Mr.. Grennell. but always in a
way to stir up old scores while be was a
candidate for Representative, and to make
it appear as if he were brooding over past
wrongs. Such efforts are only the deceit
full dealings of man who prefers to grub
in the muck to working in the sunshine,


The writer hereof has more lasting
and affectionate esteem for Mr.. Grennell
as a tried and honored personal and politi-
cal friend than hundred such persons as
the editor of the Organ. and knows right
we'll the infexible and undertaking devo-
ton of Mr., GrennelI's democracy under
all circumstances. Democrats need have
no fears as to where Mr. Grennell will be
be found on the day Of election-he is with
them and for them, first, last, and all the
time, There is not truer democrat in the
length and breadth Of the United States.
Year: 1878

Mr.. Peter Farrell the contractor now en-
gagged in rebuilding John Voks building,
met with painful accident this afternoon
which will lay him up for a few days. He
was on the first floor of the building, Just
in the act of STOPPING over, when a post
which supports the joice above became
oosened by the workiugmen tightening
the rOds which are TO support the floor
fell aud struck him Oh the side and right
shoulder blade. The blow Knocked his
head against the brick wall and stunned
him for few minutes. The accident is q
painful one but is thought not to be seri-
Ous
Year: 1878

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YORK, Of the best kept aud most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the stringency Of the
times You save the expense Of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter Of the Hotel, yo2r baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense. We advise you to give the
Grand Union a trial.
Year: 1878

OF the thousands who die annually of
consumption, how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLoAN's LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LINE, IRON & COP LIVER OH.


1t is so deicately favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.


The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great success. Get bottle OF it. mwf
Year: 1878

Richard O'Conuel of Moline fled an in
formation in the county court this morning
asking that his wife's sanity be inquired
into by jury. The case was set for hear
ing at 2 z. M but at 5 O'Clock he had not
arrived with her
Year: 1878

Democrats who desire to go to Moline
to hear Gen. Farnsworth. can return after
the speech. by street car. The General is
one of the most brilliant and talented
speakers in the country and every demo
crat ought to hear him. Go and hear him
TONIGHT
Year: 1878

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line in the
country. dTtt
Year: 1878

There is nothing more narrowing to the
sympathetic mind than to hear crying
baby. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup will give in-
slant relief to the little sufferer. For sale
at all Drug Store,
Year: 1878

WEST VIRGINIA. is one OF the few
States in the Union which is exempt
from the "horrid grind" of legislative
session, this winter. As II Is the FIRST
time IN the history of this State tbs. the
people have experienced this pleasant re-
.lef, they should enjoy it to the full.
Year: 1878

A NEGRO man named PERRY SMITH
was murdered in Grant county, on
Christmas day. The deed is supposed to
have been committed by q man named
Gsoo, although sufficient proof to iasten
the guilt upon him has not been DIS
covered
Year: 1878

Never sacrifice safety to large ex-
pected returns.


Never make loan on importantly.
Never loan a borrowing friend more
than you are willing to lose if he can't
pay.


Never speculate deeper than you are
able to lose if you lose it all


Never borrow money to speculate
with.


Owe no man anything.


Be satisfied with moderate rent to
good tenant.


Keep well insured, and watch your
policy.


Never consult man on business who
does not manage well his own.


Avoid a second mortgage for fresh
loan.


He that maketh haste to be rich is
not wise.


Poverty is no bar to marriage if both
parties will work and save.


The gods help those who help them
selves-men or women.


God promises nothing to idleness.


A man must ask his wife if he may be
rich.


Little coins, like little drops of water,
will fill bucket.
AS we sow in temporal affairs we
shall reap.


Short settlements make long friend
ships.


Fortunes are made by earnings and
savings.


Money easily gotten is soon spent.


Money earned is money valued.


1t is easier to loosen up good proper
ty than to re-establish it.


In discussing business disagreements
keep cool.


Less wisdom is required to make
money than to keep it securely when
made. -~Hdrper'S Bazaar.
Year: 1878

A case of swindling is thus described
by the Springfield (Mass.) Republican:
"Twenty-six years ago man went
from this section of the country to Cal
ifornia, leaving 800 in the hands of II
Wilbraham farmer, and taking his note
for the same. He also left paper with
a prominent business man of Chieopee
explaining the transaction, and has cor
responded with the farmer who had his
money in charge pretty regularly ever
since his departure. When he returned
to this city few weeks ago, however,
expecting to recover his money, which
at simple interest amounts to over 3d.
600, the farmer, who is said to be worth
$50, 900 or more, met him, it is said,
with an offer of $3.50 to settle the whole
matter. This was Indignantly refused,
and, being threatened with prosecution,
the holder of the money sought legal
counsel in this city and learned that the
note which he had given was outlawed
and that he could not be compelled to
pay anything on it unless he so chose.
He accordingly refused to pay back a
penny even of the money which had
been intrusted TO him, and the man,
finding that the paper left with the
Chicopee party was of no value, was
obliged to borrow 800 in order to make
his way back to California, where he
has accumulated little property"


A story of a pleasanter kind is told
by the Augusta (Me.) Journal: Last
fall one of the Rennebec farmers in
Readfield, Me-, sent in lot of butter
to a groceryman in Augusta, who re-
turned the money in payment therefor.
On Monday last he came to market
again, and informed the dealer that in
paying for the butter he had sent him
SO too much, and he returned that sum.
He also brought lot of butter which
came to 1926 but he would take only
$5, as he desired the twenty-five cents
to go as payment of interest on the SS
he had previously been oVerpaid.n
Year: 1878

One day last week four citizens of
Grand Island were playing game of
poker-five-cent anten-in a we'll
known saloon of that place. A dispute
arose as to the game, when one of the
parties made use of an expression about
as follows: II hope Christ will kill
me if it isn't So" He had dealt the
cards, and the betting on the hands was
over, when he passed the pack to the
next man on his left to deal. The
dealer shuiiled the cards and handed
them back TO the man TO cut them, ut
the same time giving him light slap
TO attract his attention. The man did
not move. He was found to be stone
dead. Omaha Bee.
Year: 1878

by the congress, a conference, or war,
the demands for the restoration of Bess-
arabia will always be preferred with
the same pertinacity. Suppose we
should be baked this time, this would
only make us more eager to pursue our
object in the future -
Year: 1878

for Democratic politicians. But they sup
ported the Porter movement without any
limitation. However, it does not matter,
No one believes the House sincere in its re-
solve that the Presidents title shall not be
questioned. The New York Sun unhesitat-
ingly says the House resolutions care not
even binding upon those who voted for
them," and there is little doubt that if the
Democrats carry the popular branch of Con-
gress in the fall this same House will 60 back
on its vote. The only safe barrier against
revolution is Republican House.
Year: 1878

THE Maine Democracy took good care in
their platform to avoid disavowing the revo-
lutionary course of the men who carried the
Potter resolution through the House. 1t
was thought they would express an unwill-
inguess to disturb the Presidents title. An
expression like that is so easy to make and
the implied pledge so easy to disregard, that
the temptation must have been strong one
Year: 1878

Senator Bayard is quoted as saying that
this Congress has done less good and less
harm than Its friends and enemies suppose.
1t has not certainly made bad laws in profu-
sion, and it has neglected many opportuni-
ties for doing mischief, chiefly however, for
want of time. The House was perplexed to
choose among the thousands of unwise meas
ures proposed to it for passage, and like the
ass between the bundles of hay, did nothing
But it kept the country anxious and dis
quieted through out the session, and the busi-
ness interests and property rights of the peo.
pie have been menaced by the schemes of
plunder and repudiation introduced every
week. There was no knowing what the dema-
gogues who controlled the House might do,
and no man cared to undertake enterprises
while the uncertainty lasted. For what we
have escaped we should be thankful to those
Of our representatives who stoutly fought
against evil ways, and succeeded in postpon-
ing if not defeating so much unwise and dis
honorable legislation.


But if we may give credit to Congress for
SAAS
for the important matters of legislation it neg
lected and for its sins of commission. For ex.
ample: 1t should have made changes in the
manner of the election of President providing
against repetition of the dangerous wrangle
of 1876. Instead of that it gave the greater por-
tion of its time to discussion of the last Pres
idential election. 1t should have provided a
sufficient revenue to meet the expenses of the
government. Instead of that it reduced the
revenue by twelve million dollars and in
creased the appropriations by twenty mil
lions.


Among the few good things it has done are
the repeal of the bankrupt law and the defeat
of the tariff bill. But the sum of its offenses
is much larger than that of its good deeds,
and there will be general feeling of relief at
its adjournment, for its capacity for mischief
was intolerably great.
Year: 1878

DETAILED accounts confirm the collapse
OF the cotton strike in England, but it is
evident that strong minority of operatives
still favor resistance. The masters execu-
tive committee have, it is said, resolved to
recommend the reservation of power to re-
new the lookout on the shortest notice.
Year: 1878

The cabinet meeting yesterday was disturbed
by very bitter quarrel between the secretary
of war and the secretary of the navy. This
quarrel which is the first that has marrsd the
harmony of the pleasant cabinet meetings,
grew out of dispute between the two secreta-
ries about line of battle, the secretary of war
insisting that it was a chalk mark drawn on
the ground by the generals, which the opposing
parties "toed" when they began fighting, while
hawser that tied the flagship to the desnatoh
boat, to keep it from running away during a
battle.-Rarlington Ha,cEeye.
Year: 1878

We DO not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used,
Year: 1878

All right, lsays the superintendent Drive
ahead. But if you fall out o. the winder
I'll ship you sure +


Then he gave me one of the brakesmen
to fire, and told Jim he'd better pile into the
baggage car and make himself comfortable
Another brakesman was sent around t'other
side of the fire to flag any approachin' train.
Then the superintendent poked his head
into the baggage car, and he says, says
he


Don't leave no winder open, or the engi-
neer may ketch cold, even if he don't fall
out =


OF course | put that train thro' and
when we.got to headquarters, Jim was ship.
ped, and was put in his place. And that's
how | got my first engine
Year: 1878

colonel JoNEs' exalted ideas of him
self and propositions to save the coun-
try, do not tcash with the people in the
Fifth Congressional district. They are
not exactly prepared for the doctrines
of the commune down there, and are
beginning to show it. Jones ideas
would take" better in Chicago. and he
might get a job there if he would apply
in person
Year: 1878

THE feeling is growing among the
members OF congress that an investiga>
ton of the Florida fraud will be order,
ed. Many democrats say that inasmuch
as the preceding democratic congress
declared that Hayes was fraudulently
elected, that not TO investigate it now,
in the light OF the recent confession,
would be tantamount to the assertion
that the previous declaration was mere
ly game OF brag.
Year: 1878

There are only two papers in the
state about whose preference for COVER
nor there is any doubt. They are the
Fort Worth Democrat and the Galveston
Nao,. We would not be very greatly
surprised to find them in bed together
before the campaign is half out.
Year: 1878

A special from Newport, r. l., 10th,
says: A sad story of the recent yellow
fever scourge in the South has just
come to light A few evenings since
we'll dressed babe, about year old, was
left on the doorstep of well-to-do
citizen, Mr.. Newcomb, of Providence,
who found it there, upon answering a
sharp ring of the door-bell. 1t had a
tiny gold ring on its finger and a gold
necklace with gold dollar attached
around its neck. By the side of the in.
FAINT, Ga girD was complete outfit Of
richly trimmed clothes. A letter was
also found in which the heart-broken
mother who had left it stated that she
had lost her father, mother, brother,
husband and three children by the yel-
low fever in New Orleans, and that she
fled to Cairo to escape the plague with
her baby, that both were attacked with
fever in that place and recovered. The
writer felt as though she was losing her
memory, and, no doubt, would soon be
a raving maniac. 1t appeared she had
known MIR. Newcomb and. his family
and in the letter she stated that fearing
she would loseher identity she had made
up her mind to give them the baby, as
she knew they would be good to it. She
urged them not to lock her up as she
was going 10 New York on midnight
train, there to die unknown. She
signed herself Mrs. Josie Hall.
Mr.. Newc6mb was greatly
affected, for he had known the lady's
family, who, he said, stood high in the
South, Mrs. Hall being beautiful and
accomplished lady. A letter was re-
ceived from her the following day, dated
Providence, she having written it be-
fore leaving the city, which simply gave
instructions for the care of her offspring
Two days after the receipt of this letter
telegram was received by Mr.. New
comb from Boston, stating that Mrs


Hall was in dying condition at hotel
in that city. He Immediately started
for Boston and arrived in season to re


ceive the dying woman's instructions
She begged him to be good to her child


and to send her body to New Orleans
for interment. She left some money tC
pay her funeral expenses, and also some
for the care of the child. The remain!
were forwarded to New Orleans. A let
ter received from the latter city throw!
some additional light on the sad affair


Mrs. Hall, it appears, while derangec
with grief, had fled from the city in he
fathers carriage, accompanied by th'
faithful coachman, and went to Cairo
where the coachman died. After he
} arrival there her uncle and aunt alst
died. She Immediately left Cairo ant
fled North. The babe will be tenderl,
cared for, and the mothers instruction
will be faithfully carried out.
Year: 1878

Above all, don't forget the children in
your plans for amusements. Because
you happen to be tired and thankful to
sit down and rest of an evening, it is no
sign that the children of the household
are weary, or that they should not be
skipping and dancing about till bed
time. If they happen to be a little
noisy, don't check them harshly, if you
must check them at all-your command
will seem so unjust to them, and the
marring of their evenings play will be
laid at the fathers door. Happy the
father at whose door the children, when
they are grown, do not lay the cause of
any of the pleasure they have missed in
their lives. M


Let us see-isn't it about time for you
to have "candy pull " in your house,
friend, all for the children's sakeP And
if you will become for that evening a
child yourself, you will get nearer the
kingdom of heaven than you will at
your club, or poring over books, or
doing in chair, arousing yourself oc-
casionally to calculate, "Do stop that
confounded noise there!" The candy
pull is the thing, friend. Invite dozen
or twenty of the children in on the next
cold evening; and don't forget the poor
mans or the poor woman's child, the
socially neglected ones of your neigh
borhood-and send me an invitation,
and will come i'll can.--Golden Rule.