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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-16
COMMERCIAL.
ROCK ISLAND MARKET.

RseK IsLAHD, May Is.
The current valas Of the articles named below
10 bjsct to changes bat the following qsotatioa,
are correct for the date Of this report:
Flosr-Johaston's Spring Dssbis Extra, in bbls
E,9c, az Wholesale, and s., 80 at retail. Sacks
81 so AZ Wholesale, and $500 ~ retail. Loose
1929 At Wholesale, and $40 1t retail.
Wasat-No. l, el,35. No. !, S0esS0e; Re
jsetsd 25al5e.
Cern--32c Tor 20 lbs.
oaH12sa26c for IS lbs.
Rys-40e.
Bsrley-No. /. 45c: No. 9, 3oae.
1eans-50a75c. f =
onisns-25c per bus. e-.-
Potatoes-30a35e.
But,er-vsry ekeies lets. tor recalling, will
bring 20a25e az
Sorghum-i0a60c.
Salts, 25a3, 80 per bar.
Kerosene Nv holsssie, barrels included, 65ci
retail SIC
Hiehwines-$2, IS.
poaltry-Livs chickens, s., 0oa4 90 per dos
Dressed, SC per h., Turkeys, 10al5c per ID.
Pork.-For live hogs, 73asc;
Beehive weight, common 3,0oa4, so. For
prime shipping 4, sOa5,50 per hundred lbs.
Hidss-Grsea country, Sc; green saltsd, &c
dry salted, Sc; dry flint, Zoe; green salf, Toe
cut, damaged 4 gruby price; sheep pelts, $40
Hay-Prairie, 7al2 per ton; Timothy, 3Sal2
Wood-oak 81, 90 TO ZOE a cord.
Coal.-At the Coal Valley yard, On the Lsvss,
coal 10 sold IA cents, the cost of delivering to
be added.
From teams, in Marketsqusrs, At l5a17 cts.
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In another part of this paper our readers will
find the card of E. s. Morris, of Phlad phia from
which we conclude hat his medicine for the cure
of chills and fever, is justine one wanted, many
localities. We feel warranted saying, that an
article, which has received the sanction of our late
governor, Richard Yates, and the written com
mendation of Abraham Lincoln, may safely be
recommended to friends and neighbors for
careful examination and use. Single bottles, or
more, OF ''faschall's Fever aud Ague Mixture,
carefully packed, will be sent to any address.
fah976uyQm
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Rr-opENED.-The we'll known artist Mr.. Spring
has sold out his hat store and has taken inter-
in Anson's new bath rooms and barber saloon,
where he will be found wait upon his old
customers, and all who may fit to give him a
call. We have on hand new stock Of per COL
lars, hair brushes, combs, tooth brushes, razor
straps, perfumeries, the best of hair oil, and
riety of fancy goods Hair cutting done in the
best style. Give US a call in Union block, on
Washington street. ANsos.
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IMPORTANT THE SICK.-We invite the specia
attention OF our readers to DR., Easteriy's adver
tisements, which can be seen in our advertising
columns this evening. DR.. Easterly's family med
icines are deservedIy popular, have a rapid sale,
give general satisfaction, and are kept in all the
principal drug stores throughout the western and
southern states. 1t will be that DR.. Easterly
does not recommend one medicine to cure all dis
eases, but pre- parcs remedy for each particular
disease, which can be relied upon to cure. If
famiies would supply themselves with variety
of his medicines, many doctors bill might be
saved also much sickness and suffering. DR..
Easterly's IN edic. mes have been twenty years es>
tablished in St. LOUIS, and wherever known
regarded the best IN We say to the sick
and afflicted - them. For sale by all druggists.
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C 1 T Y 1T E NJ s
New Job Type.

The ARGUS Office has just received from
Phiiaaelphia splendid lot Of new job
type, some elegant styles. making the most
complete job Office in this. region. The pab-
lie are respectfully informed that the best JOB
work in this vicinity can be had At the ARGUS
office, on short notice and reasonable rates.
Posters, cards, circulars, bill heads. Letter
heads. programmes, labels. law blanks, pam
phlets, certificates of stock, and ell. kinds Of
job printing done, in colors, in bronze. or
plain, as desired. Give as call if you want
a nice Job
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NEW YORK MARKET.
Telegraphe to the Argus.

New York, May 10.
Cotton-frmer, "a
Fiour-dull. s., 2oas, IS extra state; s.20a9.O0
r, H. o.
Wheat-dull, 80 Chicago Spring; 1,97 New
No. / Mil; 1850 Amber Michigan; 2, 75a3 90
good to prime White Micigan; 2,62 for Old Am
Der Michigan.
Rye-Sa western.
Corn more active. 9aS0 Insound Sla SO
sound
Oats-dull 49a60 for new; 5S4a6l old
western.
Pork-frmer. 81 ,42a3O,75 new mess, closing
At 80, 23a30 SO cash old, closing at 20 ,25a29 80
Beef-frmer.
Cut meats active.
Lxrd-frmer I9a224
Whisky-dull, ,26a2,2
Pe.roleum-firmer 2saa29 crude; 43t a443 refined
bond.
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NEW YORK STOCK AND MONEN
MARKET.
TeIegra pied to the Argus.
Nrw YoRK. May l6.
Gold-Opened 81, sOs, and closed at 300
QuicKsilver--543
Money-on call 5pc
Exchange-active 1904
Sterling-l, 091.
Western Union Telegraph 81.
Reading ,074
c. & r. /. "a.
C. s. r. 1. Sd 70.
Nj. { go
NJ. S. 794
/. c. scrip l,2l
Clev. & Pitts. SAL
Gal & Chicago I'd 90.
st. Paul LIST S2a
U. s. $50 coup of'62 l0ls.
Doreg'd I02
U. S. $40 coupons of "a 90.
U. $500 of '65 LOIS.
Do reg'd l02
u. S. 10 40 coup. 96s
u. S. 7-30 l.02g
One Year Certlticats-1 00s
U S SIX 81 coupons 1904
Dc reg'd ,09s.
Tenn. Sc 90s.
Mo. 6's 743.
Toledo & Wabash ID 734.
Harlan LIST 100.
Ohio s. Miss. certs. 26t
Erie 1873.
Do pfd 793.
c. b. & Q. LIST Ills.
|. C. bonds 1913.
C. s. I. If bonds 90.
C. & N. w. LIST 1.2ss.
Do pfd ,5ss.
OHIO 6's "a.
n. c. 6's $50.
Cleve. & Pitts. I'd 80.
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CHICAGO MARKET.

Flour-Market active and firm to-day.
Wheat-Irregular and prices unsettled. No.
spring ITO, advanced to rs, declined to So,
and closed unsettled at l, 6sal ,5s4 No spring
I,l7al, lS south side; and ,20al,2l north
side neglected spring S0aSic.
Corn-In good demand, market firm. No 5la
SIC; No in store 54c.
Oats-Firm. No 33c; No 2 3la3l4.
Barley-Dull and inactive for domestic. It il
impossible to give any reliable quotations. Can
ada barley ranged at 90cal 90.
Lard-Inactive and nominal, 221a222c.
Petroleum-In good demand from shippers and
market is fair.
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PERU BEER.-Phl Hem respectfully informs the
public that he..lw.ys has supply ofthe best Peru
Beer a. well a everything else found at st class
saloon Everything ID ga IL ., his establishment
apl1Slm.
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A FINE LOT OF CArrLE.-Mr. David Little,
of Presumption, Me.cer county, drove INTO
town. last week lot of fat steers, 20 in mum.
Der, for which he received over 5000 In cash.
Mr.. Little is one of the largest stock raissrs
in this vicinity.
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..Ep's sALoor.,,-for choice liquors, winesyale,
porter. beer, cigars, or refreshments, go to Ed.
Ni..on,s on Washington street, where you will be
veil carved with the best articles mch22dtf.
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LOCAL COLUMN.

New DaKssMAKNe EsrA1LIsHHENT.-Mrs.L A.
Wood has opened room fer dressmaking over c.
M.Aiken's store, opposite the Rock Island House,
Rock leland. Entrance through the store.
may2dtf.
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ST LOUIS MARKET.

ST. LOUIS, May IA.
Cotton-Depressed under foreign news.
Wheat - Better quality unchanged. Lower
grades declined 5al5c.
Confirm. 64a72c.
Oats--Higher. 42a47c,
Pork, bacon and whisky unchanged,
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Boy LosT.-Alittle boy, named Willie Dun
lap, about 10 or IL years of age living with
Mr.Hibbsfd Moore, below Camden, went out
to the timber, about 3 o'clock. Monday alter
noon 1.-THE 14.h) to drive up the cattle. as had
been his daily custom for someti me. and he
has not since been heard from. 1t Is feared
shat some serious accident has happened to
him. Mr. Moore and his family are in great
and the people of that region, as we'll as
some from town, are anxiou.ly searching for
him.
1t is thought, by some, that the boy ran
away-and by others that he is either drown
ed or DESTROYED by wolves
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Odd Fellows.

Rock ISLAND Lopez No. IS, |. o. O. F.-Meeti
every Monday Evening at Odd Fellows Hall
southeast corner of Illinois and Eagle streets, q,
seven O'Clock, p. IN.
E. d. SWEENEY, r. s. NJ. 8. BARNES, N. G
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Go To THE BEsr.-Go to Bryant, ssrat.on & Mer-
rill's Davenport Commercial College, to get thor
ough practical business educa alton, or to become
good sound telegraph operator. For circulars
address tenelosing stamps) Byrans stratton &
Merrill, Davenport, Iowa. 8 dwtt.
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BANKING HOUSE OF
JAY COOKE & co.

Corner Wall and Nassau Sts., New York.
/ In connection with our houses in Philadeiphis
and Washington, we have opened a NEW YORK
HOUSE at above location, and offer our services
to Banks, Bankers, and Investors for the transac-
of their business in this city, including pur
chases and sales of Government Securities Socks
Bonds, and Gold. Weare constantly represented
at the Stock Exchange and Gold Board, where
orders sent US are promptly filed. We keep
hand full supply of
Government Securities of all Issues,
buying and selling at current prices and allowing
correspondents the most liberal rates the marx ct
affords. JAY COOKE g. co.
maNl OdMlY.
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Dr.. SWANS BOURBON BIrTERs.-From DR.. j.
r, Crowell:
DR.. SwAIN-Knowing the ingredients OF which
your Bitters are composed, / can with confidence
advise those who afe suffering from general debil-
uy, nervous prostraton, dyspepsia, or who may
try them and they will receive decided benefit.
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FOUND The Clancy boy of Drury town
ship, about the lossof whom a commando.
ton was published in this paper, has been
found near Oquawka, some 40 miles from
where he started. He had wandered off, not
knowing whore he was going. and subsisting
on the charity of people where he stopped on
his way.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-16

Marriage and Ceiibacy. an Assay of Warn
,ng and Instruction for Young Men. AIss, Dis
eases and Abuses which PROSTATE the vital pow
ers, with sure means OF relief. Sent free OF
charge IN sealed letter envelopes. Address, DR..
J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association,
Phiiadelphia, Pa. apl24dw3m.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
BACHELORS HAIR DYE |!

The Original and Best in the World The only
true and pertset Hair Dye. Harmless, Reliable
and Instantaneous. Produces Immediately a
splendid Black or natural Brown, without injur-
ing the hair or skin. Remedies the i'll effects of
bad dyes. Sold by all Druggists The genuine
10 signed William A. Bachelor. Also,
Representing Extract Of Milleasurs, for Restoring
and Beautifying the Hair.
CHARLES BACHELOR, New York.
augl9dwly.
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| ~ lst, now IN chicago that can De en-
| ~ tirely relied upon. Go to him, and
l. not suffer that horrible disease to
| remain in your system, disfguripg
your face and BODY, besides des-
~ IA troying your happiness aud future
1"sh" prospects of life. He has made
Private Diseases and Nervous Debility his study
for the past twenty years, and il therefore the
person whom all afflicted should consult. No one
ever heard of patient of his not being cured
since he has been this city. His reputation has
vouchers in all the city papers, his patients and
the medical profession, both here and abroad, az
being the most skilled specialist here, and thor
ough master OF all sexual diseases. If all others
fail, don't despair, give him call. 1t is only a
common occurrence with him to cure such cases
His rooms are separate for ladies' and gentlemen
and the most complete in the city.
You've MEN, TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICEABLE.
Bigeiow devotes much of his time to the treat
ment of those cases caused by secret habit,
which ruins both body and mind, uniting the
unfortunate individual for either business or So
eiety. The ssd effect of these early habits, or
the excess Of riper ears is to weaken and debili
tate the constitution, destroy the physical and
mental powers diminish and enfeeble the natural
feelings, and exhaust the mental energies of man
hood the pleasures of life are marred the OBJ
Ject of marriage frustrated, and existence itself
rendered a term of UNI easing misery and regret.
Such persons, especially those contem plating
marriage, should lose no time in making immedi-
ate application, DIR. b., by his new treatment,
Is enabled to insure speedy and permanent
cure.
Consultations free and confidential. Office, No,
lI9 South Clark Street. corner of Monroe, halt 4
block from the Post Office. p. o. box l5I, Chica-
go, Ill. Office hours from A. M. to p. NJ
SEND Tor his sGuide to HEALTH" published
monthly, tree Of charge.
N B.-Ladies, send for descriptive circular
oil PessarIe Remedie, the best preventive of con-
cePtion known. Sent to any address free of
charge. apIsdwly.
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WITH GOLD AT PAR,

MORE THAN 100000 WATCHES,
have given our prod uctions the very highest rank
among time keepers. Commencing with the de-
termination to make only thoroughly eycelent
Watch 5, our business has steadily increased as
the public became acquainted with their value,
until for months together, we have been unable to
supply the demand. We have repeatedly en-
larged our factory buildings until they cow cover
over three acres of ground, and give accommoda-
ton to more than eight hundred workmen.
We are fully justified in stating that now
make more than one-halt of all the Watches sold
in the United States. The different grades are
disting uisaed by the following trademarks en-
graved on the plate:
l. "American Watch Co.. waltham, Mass
2 "Appleton, Tracy & Co." Waltham, Mass.
3. esp. s. Bartlett, - Waltham, Mass.
L. s'Wm. Ellery."
S. OUR LADIES' WATCH of first quality is
named ssAppleton, Tracy & Co." Waltham, Macs.
g. Our next quality of LADIES' Watch 10 named
"P. S. Bartlett, p Waltham, Mass. These watches
are furnished in agreat variety of sizes and styles
of cases.
The American Watch Co., of WaItham, Mass,
authorize us to state that without distinction OF
trade marks or price
ALL THE PRODUCTS OF THEIR FACTORY
ARE FULLY WARRANTED
to be the best time-keepers of their class ever
mad in this or any other country. Buyers should
remember that unlike the guarantee of a foreign
maker VINO can never De reecheus THIS wdrFdntee
10 good at all times against the company or their
agents, and that If after the most thorough trial
any watch should prove detective in any psrticu.
lar, il may always be exchanged for another. A,
the American Wetches made Mt W altman, are fol
sale BY dealers generally throughout the country
we do not solicit orders for single watches.
|. CAUTION. The public are caut oned to buy
only Of respectable ee2lers Ali persons sellin,
counterfeits will be prosecuted.
| sE3 ROBBINS 4 APPLETON,
Agents for the American Watch Company
-3is2 1S2 Broadway, New York.
maylodwlm. .ei~ ef4
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Mr. IMPORTANT y ,,,,.,,-
WINDOWS TO LADIES. Fill,

Are the only safe and truly effective medicine
for Females extsnt. Do not trife with your
health, and use cheap and dangerous medicine,
which druggists may have bought, and will re-
commend to you, being ignorant of their quail
ties. Mrs. Winslow's Mystic Pills are mild in
their operations; correct all irregularities and
painful menstruatiopj rsmoye ALI obstructions
whether from cold or otherwise. No maiden,
wife or mother should be without them. Try
them-use according to direction, and we know
the result will be as desired. Ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Mystic Pills. Take none other.
Price 81. 60 per box, or boxes for $500. For
sale by all druggists.
Peter Z. Blow, Gen'l Ag't, St. Louis.
meh2idly.
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SINGLE BOX OF BRANDRETH,S
PILLS contains more vegetable extractive mat
ter than twenty boxes OF any pulls in the worlt
besides; fiftv-6ve hundred physicians use them
their practice to the exclusion of other purga-
tives- Tho FIRST letter of their value is yet
scarcely apprec ated. When they are better
known, sudden cath and continued sick nesswill
be of the past. Let those who know them speak
right out in their favor. 1t is duty which will
save life.
Our race are subject to a redundancy ef viriuted
bile this season, and it is dangerous as it is
prevalent; but Brandreth's Pills afford an invalid
able and efficient protection. By their occasional
use prevent the collection of those impurities
which, when In sufficient quantities, cause so
much danger TO the body's health They soon
cure Liver Compliant, Dyspepsia, Loss OF Ape
tite, Pain in the Head, Heartburn, Pam in the
Breast bone, Sudden Faintness and Costiveness
Sold by all respectable dealers in Medicines.
mayI0dwtc
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R0IAL HAVANA LOTTERY OF CUBA,

- Conducted By the Spanish Govemmsnt.
e3eO, 900 In Gold Drawn Every IL Days.
Prizes cashed and information furnished; the
highest price paid for noubloops and all kinds of
Gold and Silver; also for all government seeuri-
ties
TAYLoR.&;co., Bsnksrs,I.ls Wall 81. NV
York. aPrildvly
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STRAwBERRIEs.-FAct- humbug about
it.-C. w. Hawes & Co. have rel, genuine,
round, red. sweet aud luscious, ripe straw
bsrries, of this years growth, for sale
Strawberries and cream. May 10th golly,
isn't it nice. Go and buy q few boxes.
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Rock ISLAND WOODEN MANUFAcToRY-
This morning wee took look at the work
going on at the Rock Island Wooden Factory,
and found large number of mechanics and
laborers busy eniarging and improving the
buildings. We were quite surprised to no.
tics the extensive improvements being made.
The establishment will be much more extens-
i've than many people supposed, and will be
q credit to the place.
The. principal owners are VIM. Eggleston,
Weyerhaussr & DenkmaD, Alfred Tag lor, and
Samuel Stevenson. Messrs. Taylor and Stew
enson are the practical men, about the estab-
lishmsnt. Mr.. Taylor is from Henry county,
and Mr.. Stevenson from Adams county.
When the machinery arrives We shall give
q more extended notice of the establishment.
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MRS. WlNSLOW,

MRS. WINSLOW,
An experienced Nurse and Female Physician,
Presents to the Attention Of Mothers her
SOOTHING SYRUP !!
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Which greatly facilitates the process ofteething,
by softenIng the gums, reducing all infamma-
tions, will allay ALL PAIN and spasmodic action,
and is
SURE TO REGULATE THE BOWELS.
Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to
yourselves and
Relief and Health to your In
We have put up and sold this article over
80 years, and can say in confidence and truth OF
it what VI have never beea able to say of any
other medcine-never has it failed in a single in
stance to effect a cure, when timely used. Never
did we know an instance of dissatisfaction by any
who used it. On the contrary, all are de-
lighted with it's operations, and speak IN terms OF
commentator OF Its magical effects and medical
virtues. We speak OF this matter "What we do
reputation Tor the fulflment of what we here
declare. In almost every instance where the in
FAINT is suffering from pain and exhaustion, relef
will be found fifteen or twenty minutes after the
syrup is administered
Full directions for ssing will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the fac-simile of
CURTIS & PERKINS, New York, is on the out
side wrapper.
Sold by all Druggists ghout the world.
Price, Only IS Gents per Bottle.
apl24dw6m.
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REDUCTION In PRICE
of the
American Watches.

Made at Waltham, Mass.
In consequence of the recent great decline in
gold and SILVER and all the materials used in the
manufacture of our goods, and in anticipation of
still further decline, we have reduced our
prices to as low point as they be placed
WITH GOLD AT PAR,
SO that no one need hesitate to buy Watch now
from the expectation that it will be cheaper at
some future time. The test of ten year. and the
ma nufacture and sale OF
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DIR. BIGELOW

is the only Physician, az a Special =
ist, now in Chicago that can be en-
tirely relied upon. Go to him, and
not suffer that horrible disease to
remain in your system, disfguring
your face and BODY, besides des-
troying your happiness aud future
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WIN. ii. THOMPSON, Prop'r.
CRY CoUNcIL.-Adjourned meeting May
u 1866.
Presens-His honor the Mayor, Aldermen
L. D. Dimick o. j. Dimick, Gilmore, I. Huber
J. J. Huber, Sweeney and Shearer.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved.
tion of j r. Johnston and S3 others, for a Gov
cred sewer submitted the following report.
To the mayor and city council-We the IN
-dersigned committee beg leave to report in
favor of building stone sewer varying from IS
inches to feet wide, and from to feet high
and covered with fiat flag stones, commencing
at Washington street and running to Eagle
street, and from thence south to Highland
street.
Most Respectfully Submitted.
(Signed) o. ]. D1MIcK,
G. TRUEsDALE,
W. +. GILMORE.
On motion of Aid. Sweeney the report was
accepted and the committee continued and au-
thorized to have said sewer constructed under
their own supervision.
On motion of Aid. l. Huber the report of the
committee ON street and alleys deferred till
next meeting.
Aid Shearer moved that the CITY ordinances
relating to licenses be so amended that bank
licenses shall be 500 per year. Motion adopt
ed.
On motion of Aid o. J. Dimick an appropria.
ton of S75 was made to defray the expenses of
fremen's review.
Aid. Shearer moved that $40 be allowed the
owner of the fair ground for compensation for
damages received by laying out road through
said ground, and that the clerk be directed to
issue an order for the same. Motion adopted.
report was received from street supervisor
of 4th ward, and on motion of Aid. O. j. Dimck
the same referred to finance committee.
Sundry bills were presented and ON motion of
Aid o. j. Dimick the same were referred to
finance committee
On motion of Aid. Sweeney the clerk was di-
rected to draw an order for the money to pay the
freight on the fire bell
On motion of Aid Sweeney the report of
street supervisor of 4th ward was accepted
On motion of Aid. Sweeney the rule was sus.
pended and the following bills allowed, viz
Chas Baherer, 1oa days labor at l IS in
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Rock ISLAND, May IS. 1866.
EDITOR ARGUs-Please iusert In to-dsY's
issue An accident of very peculiar ma
turo occurred at Thompson's Foundry, to
day. For further particulars enquire Of Mr..
Curtis hs