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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10


SHOCKING CALAMITY.-On Sunday morning
about O'Clock, small ons.and-a -hslf-story
frame house, occupied by James Miller and
family, situated on the road leading fsom
Third street, Davenport, to the Locust street
road, was burned down, and Mrs. Miller's
mother, Mrs. Julia Ann Cahill, aged 70
years, aud two of Mrs. Miller's sons, James
aged years, and Edward, aged years,
were burned to death; and another son Rich
ard, aged II years, so badly burned that be
cannot possibly survive. Ii appears that
Mrs. Miller was startled by q flash of light IN
the room. Jumping from the bed, she dis
covered that the upper room or loft was in
flames. She at once alarmed hsr husband,
and took her two youngest children, little
giTl aged three years and babe, who were
sleeping in the bed with them and escaped
from the house in her night dress. Mr.. Mil
Ter Immediately took bucket of water and
attempted 10 ascend the stairs to the loft
where bis other children and Mrs. Cahii
were sleeping, but was driven ba:k by the
heat and flame which spread rapidly. After
several fruitless efforts, he was compelled to
leave the burning building in his night dress.
Going to the end of the house, wneve there
was window, he Jaw Mrs. Cahill and tine
children surrounded by flames. Instantly the
window was dashed out by the oldest boy,
Richard, who threw himself out, falling, ter
ribly burned and bruised, upon the frozen
ground. The morning was intensely cold,
and there was quite breszs blowing, and
in few minutes the flames had spread to ev-
cry portion of the building. Mrs. Miller took
up her three children, the oldest boy who had
thrown himself out of the window. her little
daughter and the baby, and started with
them to the residence of Mr.. Mclaughlin,
her sisters husband, who lived nearly
quarter of mile distant and who was their
nearest neighbor, carrying her three children
nearly tho entire distance. Accusing the
family, they rendered her all the assistance
and relief possible. Mr.. Miller remained at
the house endeavoring to rescue the other
| children and their grandmother, but without
avail. The neighbors arrived only In time to
see hsgfoor Of the upper story fall through,
Carrying Win ~ Tue remalHs OF snc tHreo pe1-
sons, who had fallen helpless near the upper
| window The mem bers Of the family who
| escaped were badly frostbitten, mono Of them
| having had Tina to dress. The eldest boy,
Richard, was found terribly burned, and can.
| not survive he was conscious, but insensi.
| BILE of pain from the nature of his severe in
iuries. He told this doctor that be was awak
ensd by the sitting smoke, that he called
| his grandmother and tho children and then
jumped out of the window. The last he saw
of them the grandmother was getting the
children in her armr.s There was but one
stove in the house and the fire in that had
been allowed to go out after supper. The Or
igin Of the FIRE is yet unaccounteG for.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10
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In this city, at the residence of the BRIDES IA
Their, on the morning of Monday, December 10th.
by the Rev. Mr.. Burnham, MAJ. c. w. HAYES to
Miss JOSEPHINE SAULPAUGH, all of Rock Island,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

Cory OF SIGN UPON AN ACADEMY Down
EAsr.-"Freeman Huggs; Freeman teaches
the boyssand Huggs the girls"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10
RATCHELOR,s HAIR DYE.

The Original and Best in the World The only
true and perfect Hair Dye. Harmless, Reliable
and 1nstantaneous, Produces Immediately a
splendid Black or natural Brown, without injur-
ing tbs hair skin. Remedies the i'll effects of
bad dyes. Sold by al Druggists. The genuine
il signed William A. Bachelor. Also,
Regenerating Extract of Milefeurs, for Restoring
and Identifying the Hair.
CHARLES BATCHELOR, New York.
susl9dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

BoARDERs WANTED.-See advertising col
umns, under head of 80 days Advertise
msnts." Always look under that head,
every dav for new advertisements.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

Those obstinate spots of dirt and grease large
and small, which disfgure your floors and walls
can be removed instanter, by the of the "Eclec
tic Cleanser" Give ita trial aud be convinced
Sold by all druggists and grocers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

EARTH HAS ONr DEvoE, AND HIS PARTNER IS
CHAMPION This is quotation from Barnum's
celebrated Acrostic, to be found in Devoe &
Champions mammoth advertisement, in this
paper. 1t will pay well to read the advertise
ments of this firm, for they are always rare, rich
and raey-gotten up with that peculiar tact for
which Mr.. Barnum or Mr.. Devoe] is so justly
celebrated. Those who heard Barnums lecture
before the Young Mems Literary Association,
will remember how graphically he described the
benefits of constant, persistent and judicious ad-
yertising-by standing advertisements in the
newspapers, local items, cards, posters, signs
&C., &c, and how necessary it also was to keep
good goods and sell at fair prices. When all
these things were combined, there was, to a good
business man, sure fortune in prospect.
And, by the way, speaking of signs, reminds
US that Mr.. Barnum, i'll his lecture at Davenport,
illustrated his point by reference to q sign which
he said had attracted his attention, in Rock Is
land-a large wheel, in front of Devoe Cramp-
cons store, gaily painted, and appropriately let
tered. There hub in this wheel, indicat-
ing that Devoe 4 Champions establishment was
the hub or centre of business. He also alluded
to the lettering on the sign, viz 'The Moral
Centre of the Intellectual World" and to the
various other appropriate signs about the estab-
lisbment--and he added, what was true, that
they had the stock of goods TO warrant all the
display they made.
We ask our readers to look at and carefully
read their advertisement, and then look at their
goods. They really have the most elegant and
desirable lot of goods in their line, to be found
Give them cali
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

Go TO THE BEsr-Go to Bryant, Stratton Mer-
rilPs Davenport Commercial College, to get thor.
ough Practical business education, or to become a
good sound telegraph operator For circulars adj
dress enclosing stamps Bryant, stratton q Mer-
rill, Davenport, Iowa. dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

TIE hoard of supervisors commenced their
December term to-day. monday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

1t is said OF the ladies of France, that, a. a
eiass, they are the haadsemest in che world
With their rosy cheeks and black hair, who car
help but thiak 20 DR.. VelPaa's Pills never faH
to make the ycomplexion OF q healthy and rosy
hue. Ladies, try them. -
Sold BY all draggists afsei nev26d1m.i
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

OpD FELLows.-Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I.
o. 0. F.-Meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and Ragls
streets, at n o'clock, p. $50
c.. B. KNOX, r. S. E. d. SWEENEY, N, Ct.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

Lcss o. young people getting married'
about these dsys"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

0YsTERs.--For the choicest brands of Oysters, or
for turkies, chickens and wild game, go to C. W.
Hawes Co. Also, a choice and well selected stock
of groceries and country produce kept constantly
hand.
nov 3Odtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10
BATCHELOR,s HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world.
The only true and perfect dye-Harmless, Rella-
diculous tints. Natural Black Brown. Rene
dies the Ill effects of bad dyes, Invigorates the
hair, leaving it soft and beautiful. The genuine
10 signed William A. Bachelor. All others are
mere limitations, and should be avoided. Sold by
all druggists and perfuners. Factory 81 Barclay
street, New York. s dee10dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

TUBEacLEs the LUKes are not necessarily
fatal. 1t is beyond dispute they have been heal
ed and cicatrised by the use of Ced Liver Oil. As
everything depends, however, on the quality OF
the article, be sure to procure the "Pure MedIei-
nal Cod Liver Oh, - manufactured by John G. Ba-
ker & Co., No. us Market sheet, Philadelphia,
the standard brand of the American market For
sale by Druggists everywhere. nov7dw3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

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to ndinth appreca thank
Mr. Banum
Mr.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

l0-4 White Wool Blankets down to 600
10-4 White Wool Blankets, very fine, down to 100
ia White Wool Blankets, very heavy, down to 900
Just in by Express, another lot of French Meri-
nos for slice.
All Flannels, Cloths, and Staples at prices to
respond with the eastern market.
c. NJ AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

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of 6gotten in.uing,
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has and Rattle. pis nd Riddles #"#E
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Down on ILLINOIS STREET will fndin
In the CHINA LINE, all that graceful
Sets of PARINAN patterns and LAVA
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-hatw wills Hveas PRESENTS, to winad fO.,
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affections,
and
Think of this gentle friends as on CHRISTMAS you enter
o. meet the NEW lEAR in our great "AtoI. Centre
T-arth !, OnoD EV0E an his partneri CHAMPION
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

Hills Hair Dye, so cents. Black or Brown in
Simultaneous. Natural, beautiful, durable. The
best and cheapest in use. Contains as much az
any dollar size. Depot No 66 John ST., New
York City. Sold BY all druggists, patent medi-
cine, fancy geoa. sad Pertamsry storcs every
where. 54 n-1e-t : nev9dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

The PLACE TO GET WoRK-The St. Louis
Republican, copying our item in relation to
persons seeking employ says:
Of work, let them come over into Missouri and they
can readily find something to do. Our farmers mi
mere rail and macadamized road builders all desire
hands. The general cry is that laborers wanted
and cannot be had, notwithstanding the exorbitant
wages paid. If these seekers for employment have
means to set them up in farming, much the better
Farm lands of the finest quality abundant and
cheap in Missouri, and there is not a state in the
ta9n WHARF the tler of the soil il better rewarded
l9s his industry and the employment of his means
than in ours
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

FoarY CENrs line will be charged for
zach insertion of oil articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

"WHY isitt many American women die at an
age when they should be in the prime of life ?" is
often asked. The answer is easy. Household drudg
cry breaks them down completely. The best way for
house-keepers to tighten their daily labor, and
thus prolong life, is to use the Eclectic Cleanser
It is without equal
Sold by all druggists and procers
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

ROCK ISLAND CLOTH-The Rock Island
W0Ilen Mills manufacture more and better
goods than any other factory in this region
Of the west. People who suppose that there
is within many miles of US, a more extern
slTe WOODEN factory or one which manutac-
lures US good goods, are mistaken. And so
good reputation has Rock Island cloth that
tha company cannot get o sufficient stock
ahead to make up an assortment OF the goods
they make. They sell at wholesale OF re-.
tail
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

USE LsIlenand,s Specific FOR Rhes.~etie. Cont
and Neuralgia 1t efeefnally destroy. al poison
in the blood, AID performs a radical cure ~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DYE.
go CENTS BOX.

Boxes larger than Dyes that sell for 81 NAT
URAL, DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL. WAR
RANTEDto please. This article has been thor
oughly tested by DR.. Chiffon of New York,
and Profs. Booth and Garrett of Philadelphia,
who pronounce it free from all poisonous irgredi-
ents, and the material composing 1t will not in
jure the most delicate hair. Sold by Druggists
and Fancy Goods dealers everywhers.
JNO. j. KRONER, Sole Proprietor.
LORD s. SMITH, Chicago, As'ts. nov5dIy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

LOCAL COLUMN
FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for each
insertion of al articles under this head
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

''WoMAN she needs needs no eulogium she speaks
for herself the toast offered by enthusiastic
individual, at a celebration. The same sentiment
ght be very appropriately uttered in behalf Of the
Eclectic Cleanser" which is rapidly attaining
tional reputation.
Sold by all druggists and grocers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

HE OquawAa Spectator exhibits some in
ssaalty in making US take exceptions to an
Item to which we never gave thought, af
tar reading it. 1t was the dicsatorial order
OF the Spectator, TO this that and the other
paper to "wheel into line" &c., &c., to
which wee took exceptions. And we again
say: enjoy your own opinions, Mr. Spec
no one objects to that; but don's issue quite
so many orders to your neghbors." Your
advice, we doubt not. is very well intended
but 1t is unasked and undasired. Better
keepit until called for.
We denouncs no one for differing from us,
and we advocate what wc believe to bo just,
democratic and politic-and shall continue
To do so, regardless of sslf-constituted gem
erals who issue orders to people who are, at
least their equals, to wheel into line. p
wait bls MIR. Spec. and we'll see who ia
In line and who ia out
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

CLOSE VoFB.-In one of the Illinois congress
s0nal districts the democratic candidate, Mr. Bee
sey, was elected by majority of two votes, IN
rier.
Who is "Bsssley ?"
There is not district IN our state which
east less l9, 900 votes at the last election, and
the lowest majority received by any man was
$50, for General R.um, representative Of the
Cairo district.
Who is ''Beesley?" No such candidate in
this state, of any party.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

A FASATic.-Tho Inc Republican con.
talns communication from soma one of tbs
several hundred fanatics of bos fana.;eal
place, deuouncing billiard tables. Tho wi.
ter says: aE a.z- a.---
"a report is being circulated that indi.;a,,.,o
from Rock Island, Davenport and other paaoas
ara to come here and "set up billiard tables :,
this town. Who invited them here? Upon
hatpromise OF protection and support do they
pretend to start an institution that no one has
any authority to do anything with bu. prohibit
Why do men insist upon coming here TO follor
avocation that Offers nothing to us bat qusrrel
ing, dissipation, aud crime, when every paren,
anu guardian in Moline have all they can do t.
keep their boys out of the road to ruin? VIII
II tnat these moral pests should seek to OBJ
truae themselves upon US? They, as well as we
A Ano" .nst sney have nothing to offer but gam
bling, idleness and drunkenness. -
The idea that billiard table is a "mora
pest" and that it produces gambling ant
a'unkenness," is worthy of a Moline fanatic
ths gentlemen in this city who ave, p.rivas,
billiard tables at their residences, where thei,
wives and daughters and lady friends plsy
should be warned In time, by thi, o,.s,
AOlinsits, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-06

he was done; but few moments thereafter he
made "a few remarks urging unity OF action
among the brethren, and thought that by a uni
ted effort they might elect their me n-vane
hope!
Mr. Penn remarks were cut short by sug-
gestion from the Chair that challengers should
be appointed to attend the polls tomorrow
At this juncture the tickets were brought in
and business suspended in order that they
might be distributed, and now there was more
confusion, and "Territorialists' swarmed'
more-the tickets for the Fourth Ward were
printed wrong: For the Alderman, in the place
OF IL. Portner, appeared the name Of r. Rob-
ertson, and instead Of r. Bell, Sr, for the
Council there was W. d. Massey It was de-
cIared that these changes had been made unau-
thontatlVely, and must be corrected at once.
and SO the Fourth Ward tickets were, as they
say IN court ,squashed' and a new batch order
ed at once with the proper corrections.
,Vrder Wa was again restored ,and then on motion
OF Mr.. Millard four ''challengers' in each ward
were appointed to attend the polls, whose DUTY
it is to see that things are kept straight; keep
as many 'Secesh" from voting as possible, and
keep q record oiall registered votes After some
time in parlying about how the appointments
should be made &C., Gc. the following were
named and chosen
First Ward, J. BirreD, G. G. Hcwes, J. R.
Gray and c. Nowland.
Second Ward, Robert Wade, John Sher-
wood, Jesse Sherwood and T. Henley.
Third Ward, W. i. Penn, J. Ryan, +. Daw
and j. Soaper
Fourth Ward, g. A. Dayton (said he could
not serve) D. Ryan, @. G. Whitlesey (begged
to be excused not understand the busi-
ness, Thos Dowl, E. Delahay (said he was
not voter,) P. Hughes and W. O'Rear
Motion to adjourn withdrawn, to allow col
lection to be taken up to pay for the tickets.
After some time it was announced that all the
sum ($S) had been raised save $3.50 which
would be forthcoming in the morning; and then
the meeting adjourned, and as it did so we
could not help calling to mind Mr.. Johnson's S
expression about wasting ammunition on dead
ducks and SO we adjourned too
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-06
Financial.
VNIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Allen
ANDRIA, VA.

EIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Allen
ANDRIA, VA.
Will allow
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS
remaining in bank over twenty days.
On sums Of One Thousand Dollars and up
wards, four per cent per annum.
Under One Thousand Dollars, three per cent
per annum.
n o notice required for depositors to draw their
funds
To commence on Monday; January 8.
ian 3-tf CHAS r. HOCFF, Cashier.
JNo w. BURKE. a. HERBERT. j. W. MAUET
DURKE, HERBERT & CO.,
RSANk EgS,
Office, cor. King s. Water sts., Alexa., Va.
BUY AND SELL
.UNCURRENT MONEY,
GOLD AND SILVER COIN.
AND EXCHANGE.
BONDS AND STOCKS,
BOUGHT AND SOLD ON CODlWLSSION.
Sight Drafts, Checks, aud Time Collections
promptly RENTED for. now 1T
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-03-16
No. IL.

that is unfaithful in that which is least, is also
uniaithful in much"
Human life is made up Of succession Of
little things or such as are commonly, though
mistakenly so considered. They mold our char
acter and give complexion to our eternity can
they be insignificant How slow are we in
learning to do "N whatsoever our hand fndeth,"
and to leave the results, great or small, at the
disposal of Him who has declared "whosoever
shall give to drink unto one of these little ones
a cup Of cold water only, in the name of a dis
ciple verify | say unto you he shall in no wise
lose his reward"
Then, Christian disciple, "In the morning
SOW thy seed, and in the evening withhold not
thy hand" "Blessed are they that SOW beside
all waters" Look around in your neighbor-
hood, in your church, and you can be at no loss
for important work to do. BE content to at
tend to your duties as they arise take them as
they are sent by Providence. Every moment
brings its own responsibility, and mans wisdom
in this world of sin, of sorrow. and of DEATH
consists in cheerfully using present comforts,
and diligently attending to present duties. Let
the crumbs. the fragments Of time, he gathered
up, that nothing be lost. Forget not that, all
the world over, great things are made up of a
vast multitude Of those which are little. Eter-
nifty is composed Of moments Of time, never
ceasing. Nothing will more certainly find the
slothful at last, or bring them to dreadful
reckoning, than wasted time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-03-16
u scs of Peat.

There is assurance that prepared peat will
come into market in large quantities after this
season. During this winter number of peat
machines have been introduced and we may
expect to see such improvement in them as will
enable proprietors of peat beds to prepare the
article so that it shall be hardly more bulky
than bituminous coal. The existence of large
peat beds in New England and other places
which have easy access to profitable markets,
renders the peat question one of commercial
and economical importance. A million tons a
year can BE- made ready for the market in Mas
sachusetts alone; and If it brings five dollars a
ton, we add five million year to our industri-
al resources. Manufactures, factories. steam
boats and locomotives could consume it profit
ably. Among the recent inventions, we are
told there are machines capable of turning ou
from thirty to forty tons of peat, daily, while
the cost of labor is so far economical as to re
duce the average outlay to a very small fgur,
per ton.
Careful experiments have been made upor
the quantities of peat as compared with coal
especially with view of testing its proportions
of ash, its heat giving properties, and the rate
of combustion. Some of these tests show tha,
peat is better than coal for making gas that i
evolves heat rapidly, and generates steam with
out delay, and that il can be used with advant
age as fuel for locomotives. A recent trial or
the New York Central Railroad showed thai
peat gave as much steam as wood and burnt
beautiful fire. Commercial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-03-16
A LiIIIc Mn Time.

DIR. johnson used to say, "He who waits to
do a great deal of good at once, will never do
any" Grand occasions OF life seldom come,
are soon gone, and when present il is only one
among thousands who is adequate to the great
actions they demand. But there are o'Ppor.u,
mites at our doors every day, in which Inc
"small, sweet charities of life" may occupy Us
fully. What account can we give OF these %
they pass by and on to eternity TO laS 'as. ae,.
record before the great throneP He VINO nas, "
ters himself with arcastes. eonstruotsa 'ua ore 70
magnificent schemes he would accomplish, poS Ss,o 70
he endowed with great wealth, or eSateu 11. 20 20
hirh stations, will soon find them ulss',O's ~, "e
inIo thin air, whenever he calls MS near bich ~
honest account for the right use ~ oare aS ale
God has already entrusted 10 Mo 0''"