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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

The RACEs.-The great running races, al
| the new fair grounds, On Friday, the 9th, at.
tracted considerable interest. brought out q
good collection of the patrons of the turf
| and caused considerable money to change
hands. The grounds were well supplied with
the best lager, pop, and Petcher's beer, choice
cigars, &c, &C., and Harry wore his most
| winning smiles.
The first race was single quarter mile
dash for a $50 purse, between Spencer's
roam grey, Jackson colt and Beardsley's
mare !; won by the jackson colt, by neck,
in 243 seconds. ...
Judges, L. S. Allen and James Glenn.
The same day. purse $25, single dash,
half mile, between Spencer's sorrel gelding,
'Tarry," and Sibley's sorrel mare colt. The
horses got the word the first trial The
mare bolted on the first turn and dropped
some twenty lengths behind, but her rider
brought her to the scratch and Tapped the
gelding at the first quarter, when it was ev-
erybody's race till they came to the home
stretch, where Larry acted mulish and the
mare had an easy victory in 594 seconds
Larry following considerably behind.
The Judges were L. S. Allen, C. W. Ne
gus, and L. n. Buford
The same day, purse $50, half mile heats
and repeat, between EBAY George" of Wis
consin, Duffy, rider, and Lady Webb, of To-
wa, Marvin Beardsley, rider. The
horses got the word at the first
trial and went off in fine style. To the first
quarter blanket would have covered both
animals; when Shay George" drew out
showed daylight, and kept his position, win
ming the heat by neck, in ~ seconds.
Second Heat, by consent, Irving Boards
ley, being of much lighter weight, was sub
stituted for Marvin, but the heat was merely
a repetition of the first, in "a seconds.
"Bay George" was declared winner of
the heat and the race.
Much credit is due the riders for the ex-
cellent manner in which the animals were
managed.
Judges, L. S. Allen, E. G. Spencer and
James Glenn.
This completed the programme, as adver-
tised, for the day, but some sport was after
wards had in friendly contest of other hors-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

No. 264, !. o. O.. F., of Richmond, Indiana,
cautions the order and the public generally
against one Isaac R. Woods, who was recent
ly expelled from said lodge for dishonorable
conduct and practices. The said Wood is
a painter by trade, has sandy hair and his
kers, blue eyes, and is about five feet seven
inches high. He has a travelling card fol-
one year from Richmond Lodge No. 264.-
He was lately heard of in Minnesota, and il
is thought he may make his way to Illinois
Odd Fellows should be on their guard not t.
be imposed upon by any such character.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

xoek Ixland 19arket.

Rock ISLAND, August ..
The current value of the articles named below Is
subject to changes, but the following quotations
I are correct for the date of this report:
Flour-Spring Double Extra, in bols' $s.so a.
wholesale, and $10,40 at retail. Sacks. $s,sv At
Wholesale, and $40 90 ct retail. Loose, $3.50 al
Wholesale, and S., 80 1t retail.
Wheat- No. 1, $3.50. No. 2, Lao. Rejected
100
Csrn-60 to 65e
Osts-50c for IS lbs.
Rye-60.
Barley-Ne. 1, SO. No. 2, ~. ~
Beans, GOA, 80 ----..- -.s5----=
Onions-75c per bush.
Potatoes-new ,S0a2,00
Eggs-124e doA
Butter-Nery choice lots, for retailing, will
bring l24c
Sorghum-40a60c.
Salt-3,35a3, so per barrel.
Korosene-Wholesale, barrels included, 50a52 f;
retail zoe.
Highwines-$2,20. ~m Il
Poultry-Live chickens, s., 40a3,U0 per doz.
Dressed, 7c per ID. Turkeys l2a15c per Id.
Pork-For live hogs 5a53c.
+ Beehive weight, common 4, 00a5,O0. Prime
shipping 6,50a7 so per hundred pounds.
Hay-Prarie, $5a$S per ton Timothy $500
a$10,00.
Wood--Oak SIS, 90 to 100 u cord.
Coal-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Levee,
coal is sold at Il cents, the cost of delivering 70
be added.
From teams, in Market Square, at i4sI5 cents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

PoLIcE.-John Marena was found Sleep
ing on the sidewalk, last night, by Police
men McConchie and Feeley, and taken to
the lookup. On examination before Maeis-
trate Connolly, this morning, it appeared
that he was waiting for boat, and he was
discharged.
Phillip Robinson, an 'ornary loaser, who
can't show where he honorably earns a hv.
ing, was rather drunken than the law allows
and McConchie and Feeley locked him up
Magistrate Connolly fined him $500 an
costs. Having no money, he was sent u
for five DAYS. F~ EH
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

We hardly think any one will forget that
the great spectacle of the Black Crook will
be produced in this city under canvass, OPP.
posite the National Bank, next Monday
Our readers have been well posted as to the
history and style of the entertainment, and
we look for very large and fashionable audien
ces. The stories that the exhibitions, are
offensive TO refined taste are said to be
wholly groundless, and no one need feal
anything of the sort.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

er it would be economy to have stone
yard, with calaboose inside, and . place to
board the city prisoners, is q question for
consideration. II would depend a great
deal ON the number of prisoners and their
ability to work. If the number we have
had for the last few weeks should be kept up,
calaboose, a boarding house and stone
yard would probably be profitable. The
subject should be looked at with view to
economy, and also tothe punishment of those
who offend against the laws.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

CHANGE OF WEATHER.-On Friday after
noon (the l9th) about 4 O'Clock, a very heavy
shower Of rain, accompanied with thunder
and lightning, passed up Rock River. 1t
rained hard in Camden, but only sprinkled
little in this city. There was great
change of temperature and the night was
quite cool--a very agreeable change from
80 in the shade.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
New Store. New Goods .

Mr.. A. Hamburger has just returned from
New York with an entire uew stock of Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods, which were bought
exclusively for cash and will be sold at the
lowest living rates. His stock is complete
throughout. Country merchants especially
are invited to call and learn his prices.
iy24dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

AKLrsGroS's MINsrRELs.-By reference to
our advertising columns it will be seen that
this justly celebrated troupe of Ministries
will give one entertainment in this city, on
Wednesday evening next, at Babeock's Hall.
They will, of course, draw crowded house
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

Rogers Fragrant Odontoline removes all
substances destructive to the Teeth, prevents
discoloration, the accumulation of Tartar
and spongy relaxed condition of the gums,
imparting pleasant and fragrant refreshing
taste to the mouth. Put up in handsome
boxes containing one bottle liquid and one
hox powder. Price Is cents.
| Sold by druggists, perfumers and fancy
goods dealers. dwtf :
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

DANCING HALL.-Mr. Minot has secured
the right to put up temporary dancing
hall on the new fair grounds, and will have
dancing there, day and evening, during the
fair. The young people from town and
country can thus find an additional reason
for attending the Rock Island county fair.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of our exchanges
announce that there will be an unusual dis
play of meteors to night. Star gazers and
others interested can make q note of it and
be on the lookout for shooting stars. Should
they see anything very interesting they can
make a note of it and let us hear from them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

The STONE HAMMER BRIGADE.-Many of
our citizens think it would be a good idea to
have pen ifor breaking rock for the streets
and require all city prisoners to work out
their fines. The idea is worthy Of considera.
ton. Perhaps enough might be saved, in
that way, to pay their board. And if they
could be worked at q profit, the police mai.
istrate might be inclined to give some of the
vags little longer term Of service. Wheth.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

THAT new sidewalk on the north side of
Union Square, built by the city, is nice job
and much needed improvement. Mr.. Al
bert, the city supervisor of sidewalks knows
how to do good job, and builds the best
walks of any person. He has had good
deal of experience at it, and can build a
walk that will wear. Those who do not
build their own walks should employ him
as he can do better and cheaper job than
any other man. |
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
Chicago Market.

Telegraphed to the ARGUS.
CHICAGO, August 10.
Flour-spr ex 1O,5oalo,so, winter II ,Ooali,75,
superine 5,50a5,75
Wheat-No2 spr 1,76al,S5, No l spr 100,
red winter No 2,O5 No zoe,
Corn-No 1 81, No 2 924 Il
Oats-56a5T new %-
Rye-L02 No l, s5a97 No @E&
Barley-45a47 old Ssa90 new
Mess POrk-23, 00a23,25
Shouldsrs-1lc
Lard-dull
Hogs-6,sO to $50 common, 6,75a6,S5 fair,
6,9Oa7 90 best
Caffeine quotation given
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
HOOP SKIRTS
The Means

should be raised for such an object as edu-
eating the orphans of our gallant soldiers
and sailors within one month. Let all who
are able respond, and it might be done in a
week. Let all who have NO disposition for
charity, but simply want pictures and want
to purchase where they can be had for the
least money, buy of the Washington Library
Company of Philadelphia, and more than
enough might be realized in q very short
time Read advertisement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

THE story in the Union about man ly-
ing dead on or near the railroad bridge, at
Camden, last evening, lthe 9th,) should
have read 'lying dead drunk" He was
struck by tightening whiskey, and soon got
SO discouraged that he laid down beside his
shovel 1t was the Hon. Phin Burlingame,
who had been at work in Camden, and was
on his way home. The shovel was one he
had borrowed of Johnny Goode.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

Boz DRowSED.-A lad named Charles
Lawson, aged about 10 years, son of a wor-
thy mechanic, in Moline, was drowned in
the river, there, on Thursday evening, the
9Th. He, IN company with some other boys,
went in bathing in the Silvan Waters, below
Deere's foundry, and being unable to swim,
got beyond his depth, and before assistance
could reach him, was drowned. His body
was recovered. .-as
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

Boy LosT.-Thursday evening Willie,
aged eleven years, son of Mr.. W. W. Hatha.
way, painter, residing on west Third street,
left home to take a bath in the river, since
which time he has not been seen. 1t is
feared that he has been drowned. No traces
of the boy or his clothing had been found
up to late hour last evening.-Dacenport
Gazette 10th ~ -. ~ErFE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

IsDIANs.-A band Of about thirty Indians
passed through Moline yesterday morning en-
route for Missouri, from Minnesota.-Rock Ist-
and q Moline Union 10th.
After they "passed through" Moline it
is supposed they ''took to the woods
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

New Goods.
AIKEN has just received q lot of new
Prints, Bleaehed Muslins, Brown Sheetings,
Flannels, &C., all Of which are offered as
low as ever.
"BAYz STATE CORSETS,
All sizes, both white and colored, the best
article in this MARKET price only One Dol
lar. Also full assortment of Ladies' and
Misses ~a@es5ssf ss.
HOOP SKIRTS,
Of newest shapes at very low prices.
aug 0-d&wlw. G. M. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
Go to the Best,

: Uo 20 70 the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business ooliege, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become a good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars nd.
dress enclosing stampsl the BRYANT q STRAIT.
ton Commercial College, Davenport Iowa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
Dr. Grover

has removed his office to Blythe's new build
ing, corner of Orleans and Eagle streets,
where he will be pleased to see his old pat
rons and the public generally. He viii give
magnetic treatment to all persons who may
need or desire it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. o. 0. F.
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois an,
Eagle Sts., at s o'clock P. N. .f
- III DAyID HAYES, N. G.
LEVI s. Hanson, r. So .nb
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
ROttled Ale.

$40 f,,.au, or Stock Ale to supply fami
,:as .aS others. at their residences or places q
l,es aea in quantities suit All Who vim
nice Ale, in bottles Zone bottle or moss9 o 1ohn.
supplied By leaving their orders RS. a Saloon lao,
sons Ice cream sa''H II. E. WEST.
iy30dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

Rev. S. s. HUNrrNe, of Quincy Ill. will
deliver lecture in Norriss Hall tomorrow,
Sunday, Aug. 1lth,) at o'clock, p. M
Free to all.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
pIIIHPS !

,,HE UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND, Al
his New Agricultural Warehouse, near Kim
balrs wagon shop supply of pumps. Any one
wanting pumps put in or repaired can get it done
by calling on him. u-.
se,ine Machines, Churns, Clothes Wnngsrs'
Ao., b., for sale. r.. >. oNDHn "o0D.
apf3d6.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
The American Aouse,
u.,.r., s.-... yoston.

Is the largest and best ar-Angea no.ea In s sud
u,s o-..;,.tad the sites Of rooms are well ar
usm and oompieely furnished for families ;
I'D ,a,oe traveIlisg parties and the house WIZ
.nn,;rne 70 he Kept a irst-class hotel IN every
respect. IS 10. ~ 40 hio1-'
iune5dccd3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

Orders for Jon PRrNrIHG will meet with prompt
attention. At the AsGUs OFFICE snd be executed
If; sba va-v best manner and ct reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR.--The Illinois state
Fair will be held at Quincy, commencing
September 30th and ending Oct. 5th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

FoRrY CENTS a line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10
LOCAL COLUMN.
New Goods.

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged fol
each insertion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

New York Market.
Telegraphed to the ARGUS.
New York, Aug. 10.
Cotton-2Sl.
Flour-S, OOa1l,25 extra state; $3.50 II, 10
R II o.; Cal.
Wheat-2,O0 No. 3 Mil; 2,l5 No. do
2,39 new amber Mich.
Corn for new for un-
sound rs white southern
Oats-S2aS4 west.
: Pork-23, 25a23,45 mess.
Lard l27a134.
Wool more active. prices declining.
Whisky not quoted.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

r,uE UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND
large stock of pure ice, and viii deliver 20
families in any part of the city in as-
sired. - r,., l. r.on. az
'AI Iars md others from the country can always
cot : sunnly by calling there. a. :.
c;,;zenf and others can get ice, by calling u
gtr,a;Le & Lannon's, at any hour of day o. m mug
opoiAe = FIN. SNWET.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-10

EXCURSION TOMORROW. The Turner So
cieties of Rock Island, Moline and Daven-
port will go on an excursion to Muscatine
tomorrow morning on the steamer New
Boston, at u o'clock. 1t is for the Turner's
only.
They will be met at Muscatine by an ex-
cursion of Turner's from Burlington.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-03-14
The Nile.

DR. r. Dunn, correspondent Of the
Morning Star, in a letter from Suez,
thus speaks Of the most wonderful river.
in the world-the Nile:
The great natural history Of Egypt, and
that which not only distinguishes it from
other countries, bat is the cause of all its
other peculiarities, is the wonderful Nile.
The immense quantity of water neces-
sary to cause the continued rise of the
river with a good strong current, from
June to October, until its channel, or
dinarily from half to one and a half miles
wide, is widened to from five TO fifty miles
in width, is astonishing, and almost Suf-
ficicnt still to estimulate the belief that
some divine agency, rather than the rains
Of Abyssinia, must be the cause. And
this appears still more strange when it is
remembered that not q single spring or
branch of any kind enters it within one
thousand miles of It's mouth 1t is strange
indeed, that in SO hot climate and SO vast
an extent, the volume of waxer is not
diminished By absorption and evaporation;
and perhaps the facts that the water seem
to extend through the entire valley upon
the same level with the Nile can alone
explain this continued fnlness. The
sands from the deserts, which bound this
valley upon either side, seem to be con-
stantly crowding upon the fertile SOIL aud
the deposits ofthe river, which have raised
its bed aud banks about fifteen feet with
in three thousand six hundred years. are
crowding in upon the deserts, and thus,
as elsewhere in nature, antagonism main
tans the equilibrium.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-03-14
sTRoUDsBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA, MARCH IA, 1851
A Nation Of Smokers.

|
In looking over the reports Of the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue on the
subject of cigars We learn some curions
facts. 1t would almost seem as If the
whole country should constantly envelop-
ed in Il cloud of smoke, when we consider
the number OF cigars smoked during the
past three years. During the year 1864,
four hundred aud ninety-two millions Of
cigars were used in 1865, six hundred
and nlnety-three millions and in 1866,
three hundred and ffty-seven millions
were smoked. This gives US a grand
total of fifteen hundred and thirty two
millions, consumed in three years. Sup
posing that the report only gives US the
cigars used in the loyal portion of the
country, and assuming the population at
twenty millions, we have two hunared
and fifty five cigars for each man, woman
and child year If we again assume
one half the population as females who
do not use cigars, and for minor boys
and adults who do not smoke a third of
the population, we arrive at the result
that each smoker uses four cigars day
But if we distribute the number Of cigars
used among the whole population Of the
country, assuming it at thirty millions,
and making the celebration as before, we
find that each smoker uses two and one
third cigars day.
But there is another part to this smok-
ing business, which will very materially
assist to increase the clouds or volumes
of smoke annually produced in our coun-
try. We allude to the quantity Of smok
ing tobacco used annually, by which we
understand that which is used in pipes.
The reports before alluded to tell US that
in 1864, little more than twenty four
millions Of pounds were used, in 1865,
about eight millions of pounds, and in
1866, nearly nine and orc half millions
pounds. Any one that desires to look in
to the curious can easily determine for
himself the amount that would be used
| by each smoker in addition to the num-
Der Of cigars falling to his share When
it is considered, that very large portion
of the smokers use comparatively little
smoking tobacco, whether in the shape
of cigars or otherwise, it will readily be
seen that some others must use it to ex-
cess These facts we know do exist.
Few persons perhaps have ever turned
their attention, to the amount Of this
noxious, and in fact deleterious weed,
used in our country. Millions of dollars
are annually pufed away in smoke, burn
ed to ashes, without producing the least
particle Of benefit to man in any shape or
form. II to the amount of tobacco used
in smoking, we should add the amount
used in chewing, and reduce the number
of cigaas to pounds, the reader would be
amazed and astionished. He would scar
cely be able to believe that he was read
ing facts based on figures, but he would
rather conclude that he was perpsng
some Munchauson yarn of CULVER story.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-03-14
& Serious Question

st the close of q lecture on physiology
before an evening school not long since,
the lecturer, remarked that any one was
at liberty to ask questions upon the sub
iect, and he would answer them as far as
he was able. A young lady with much
apparent sincerity, remarked that she had
question to ask, though she was not GER
tain that it was proper questionable
would, however, venture to ask il. 1t
was as follows:
''If one'hen lays an egs, and anothers
sits on it and hatcbes out chicken, which
hen is mother Of the chicken ?'
The Lecturer said:
II will answer you in the Yankee style
by asking you question If little,
pretty, white, genteel, native pullet sits
on an egg, of Oriental extraction, and
matches great honely, splinter shanked,
sided, awkward gated Shanghai,
would you, if you were a pallet, own the
great houloly monster ?'
mo, wouldn't" said the lady
"Very well, !" said the lecturer, "that
settles the question, for it is principle
in physiology that. hens think and act
alike in all essential particulars
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-03-14
A Little Hero.

Thirty years ago, there lived under
the shadow of the beautiful Ca5skiiI
Mountains, large family OF boys and
girls, among whom was boy named Da-
vid.' He vas seven years Old at this
time; his sister Eext younger was his
constant playmate; they wandered in
field and wood all the day long One
day they found, some distance from the
house, coal pi;-a place where wood is
converted into charcoal by burning
They played about some time, and after
starting for home, they found that N;u's
dress was on fire. David did all he
could to put the FIRE out, and aeain start
ed for home, but again aud again the
flames barst out.
lie wonld say quietly, "Sit down Mn,
and let me put the FIRE out" In this
way they finally reached home, the brave
little boys hand all blisiered, and his lit
tie sister falling. exhausted across the
threshold Nin's life was at first des-
paired of, bat she finally recovered after
much suffering, which sho bore with
great patience. David had gone to that
far, of land whence no traveller returns"
and whitbcr our own feet are all tending
and Min, with loving hands is caring fo..
her aged fathers wants. This, dear chill
dren, is true story the brave little boy
and patient girl were NY own cousins
Little Pilgrim.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-03-14
Vulgar People.

"Those are not vulgar people, says
Dante, " merely because they live in small
cottages, low places; but those are not
vulgar who, by their thoughts and deeds
strive to shut out any view of beauty -
There are vulgar rich men as we'll as sul-
gar poor men. Being poor, is net of it
self a disqualification for being gentle
man To be a gentleman, is ~ be eleva-
ted above others in sentiment rather than
situatiou; and the poor man with an Gu
largcd and pure mind may he happier,
too, than his rich neighbor without tins
elevation. Let the former only look at
nature with an enlightened mind, a
mind that can see aud adore the Creator
in his works, can consider them as de-
monstations of his power, his wisdom, his
goodness, and his truth; this man is
greater as we'll as happier in his poverty,
than the other in his riches. The oae IS
but little higher than the beast, the other
is but little lower than the angels.