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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

Lucy Stone and FL. B. Blackwell, citizens
of New Jersey, have made an investigation,
the result of which is remarkable, and proves
that previously to l776 only men voted in
New Jersey, but that, in l776, the original
state constitution conferred the franchise
on ''all inhabitants" men or women, white
or black, possessing the qualifications of ESQ
clear estate and twelve months residence, and
this constitution remained in force until 1874.
In 1880 the legislature in an act regulating
elections, used the words ''heo she'' in refer
ence to voters. In 1897, another act relative
to elections repeatedly designates the voters
as she or she" In the same year, 1897, sew
enty-fve women voted in Elizabethtown for
the federal candidate. In 1900 women gen.
orally voted throughout the state in the presi-
Dental contest between Jefferson and Adams.
In 1902, member of the legislature, from
Hunterdon county, was actually elected, in q
closely contested election, by the votes of two
or three women of color. In 1907, at a local
election in Essex county for the location OF
the county seat, men and women generally
participated, and were jointly implicated in
very extensive fraud. In the following win.
ter of 1908, the Legislature, in violation Of
the terms of the constitution, passed an act re
stricting suffrage to free, white, male, adult
citizens, and in reference to these, virtually
abolished the property qualification of ESQ
thus extending it to all white male taxpayers
while excluding all women and negroes. lr
1920, the same provisions we're repeated, anc
remained unchanged until the adoption o
the present constitution in ls44. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05
Curious Statistics.

Some statistical genius declares that
''more money is expended in the United
States for cigars, than for all the common
schools in the country. k
4 wag, who is undoubtedly lover of the
weed, seeing the statement going through the
papers, gets off the following:
TT has been estimated that the cost OF
washing linen that might just as well be worn
two DAYS longer, amounts TO enough IN this
country 70 more than denay the expenses or
the Board of foreign Missions.
"The expense of buttons on the backs OF
our coats where they are 10 earthly use, is
equal to the support of all our orphan asy-
lums.
at is estimated that the value of old boots
thrown aside, which might have been worn
at least day longer, is more than enough to
buy axaannel night-gown for every baby in
the land. Also thatthe cost of every inch on
the full shirt collars of our young men, is equal
to the sum necessary to put Bible in the
hands of every Patagonian giant"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

The wonderful Hexibility and great comfort and
pleasure to any Lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
Skirt will be experienced particularly in all
crowded Assemblies, Operas. Carriages, Railroad
Cars Church Pews Arm Chairs, for made
and House Dress, as the Skirt can be folded when
in use TO occupy small place rs easily and con-
venienily as a silk muslin dress, an invaiuabls
quality in crinoline, not found in any single
spring skirt. -
A lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfort,
and great convenience of wearing the Duplex 81
liptic steel spring skirt for q single day, viii
never afterwards willingly dispense with their
use. For children, misses, and young ladies, they
are superior TO all others.
They will not bend or break like the single
spring. but win preserve their perfect and grace
full shape when three four ordinary skirts will
have been thrown aside useless The hoops
are covered with double and twisted thread, and
the bottom rods are not only double springs, bat
twice Tor doubfe) covered, preventing them from
wearing ont when dragging down steps, stairs,
&c, .5.-.. "a a. ss..s.-s.-.sz.,
The Duplex Elliptic is great favorite with all
aides and is universally recommended by the
Fashion Magazine as the standard skirt OF the
fashionable world.
| To enjoy the following inestimable advantages
| in Crnolne, viH Superior quality, perfect msnu-
facture, stylish shape and finish foxihility DUR
enfty comfort and economy, enquire for j. W.
Bradley's Duplex Elliptic, or Double Spring
| Skirt, and be you get the genuine article.
| CAUTIoN.-To guard against IMPOSITION
be particular to notice that skirts offered d u
PLEX" have the red ink stamp, viz: 81. w.
Bradiey's Duplex Elliptic Steel Springs" upon
| the waistband-none others genuine. Also
| notice that every hoop viii admit pin being
passed through the CENTRE thus revealing the two
| Tor double) springs braided together therein,
which is the secret of their fexibility and
strength, and a combination not to he found in
| any other skirt. sa'
Fer sale in all stores where first class skirts
sold throu yhout the United States and elsewhere
Manufactured by the sole owners of the patent,
| VESTS, BRADLEY Il CARY,
| 81. Oh smbers 4 70 81 Reade Sta, N. \.
l octa6d6m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05
Hes the ssEeller."

A little hopeful, at Loyalton, Sierra Valley,
says the Downieville tGal) Messenger, was
suddenly hurried into the house by his moth
er to escape immediate danger in the street.
He was informed that he might have been
mangled, wounded, killed, or torn limb from
limb, and then poor mamma would have no
little wozytozy. Our hero hvened up with
unwonted animation as he exclaimed: WHO
was that feller you sai%inade me, motheri''
He had been taking number of lessons
in the catechism.) e..
"Why, God made you, little Tory"
ayes, yes-he's the Teller: but can't he
patch me all up again as good as ever2 Y GU
bet he would, lust because he loves you, moth.
err
Little Toys mother looked round from
her child to suppress a sudden smile, as she
thought of the old block from which the chip
was hewn- sfaE2 gs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

The other evening, at private residence
inssTwenty third street, New York, o little fel-
low stood near the hall door crying, "Im cold;
want to come in; Ican't open the door.s
One of the young ladies of the house coming
up the stairs ut the time, was moved with
sympathy, and taking the supposed child in
her arms, kissed him tenderly. Seeing, a few
moments after, that he had wrinkled face,
she asked him, in establishment, how old he
was. "rm thirty-two-Pm dwarf; but I
Like to have you kiss me, miss; it's as good
as something to eat" ~ se-.s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

Edward Thorp, of Butternuts, Otsegacoun-
ty, New York, cast his roth annual vote at
the present spring election, never having
missed voting at any general or town cleo
ton since he was twenty one years of age.
He was married at eighteen and lost his wife
soon after celebrating their golden wedding.
MIR. Therp rs now ninety one years of age
and is as hale and hearty an old gentleman,
to all appearance. as he was twenty years
ago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

An Irish hostler was sent to the stable to
bring cut travellers horse, but not knowing
which of the two strange horses in the stable
belonged to the traveller, and wishing to avoid
the appearance of ignorance in his business,
he saddled both animals and brought them
to the door. The traveller pointed out his
own horse, saying, shat is my nag" Certain
ly, yer honor, know that very WE'LL" said
Pat; shut / didn't know which was the other
intleman's s." z - @
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

A religious body having resolved to build
q new church, the pastor went about begging
very zealousiy. accepting not only the wild
owls but the ehild's mite In the Sunday
school on Sunday, while instructing them,
he compared himself to q shepherd, and then
inquired what the latter did with his flock.
One bright-eyed little fellow promptly replied,
aHe shears themr,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

Exl4oN. Brown, ct 4ogxx1 publl1606 IN
A. A.l.n,. r.Yors fsx.>-c41,,,..;,v ,as4ar "a
JUG O'..A fsf's., !" - -. - 80 =
which he reviews me phhht sitMhon gof
the country, advising the people Of Georgia
IN accent the terma ;mnoaed hv the bill re-
...,. ,...s -, y,,.t. h,.,,.ss ,f s,onv,esrsf
s 20 s'sA $1,000 =
ne says: Es-- A1s SsAsN1 A8
It only remains for me TO add, that con-
slider it the duty of the governor of Georgia
to cali the legislature together without delay
and to recommend the passage of an act
calling convention Of the people of this
state to SO change our state constitution as
to provide for universal suffrage, in conform
itJ to the measure which has passed con-
gress, known as the Sherman amendment,
and to provide for the early election Of a leg
islature which win adopt the constitutional
amendment, in accordance with said require
ments. We now have the assurance Of con-
press, in the passage of this BILL that this
shall, sett1e the Question of our admission. {
NeAhaII never pet better terms. Let us
e~.rl Asith them. snd be ready to be repre-
SENECA aI n .na neg. cong .ess % In
o. .So .aassl1 saas s''1 peyP.e
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81 80, noan5 ther, 80 - Ia ,.,s,
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hasare The const;tnt;ena J' snena I,e vas
,,-,S.,s.d reanacff,,Ilv enhTn;t that 4 l.
theIr Itineraries dntv in the nreae,,t' c.na;.
t;on of tba rauntry to taka tho necessorv
60 - ctr The e,,,ss+;o,, - Tic 1900 -
The haIIot hoY The mn st er,,,-o,,r;pts ,,,So
20 L., ~ : - 80 plaa,!a - a aos0
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05
DiSsOlutiOn.

THE Co-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
i existing between the sundersigned, under the
frm name and style of Bamberger Burgowsr, 10
this day dissolved by mutual consent
M. Burgower having purchased the entire in
terest of Mr.. Bamberger in the property and bus
;ness of said r will pay all its Indebtedness and
continue the business at the old stand on Illinois
street. All debts due and accruing to said firm ars
to be paid to hin. fft8 s
H. BUR6OWER.
Rock Island, Illinois, Jan. 80, 1867 .dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05


any convention to frame constitution for any Of
said rebel states, nor shall any such person vote
for members of such convention.
rHR sHELLAsARau4 nnxDxExr.
Re Il ,1aaeps1, That uslii the people in said re-
be1iou6 sta&u shall in Dc form eflaw be admit
- to representation in the congress Of the Unit
g States, any civil government which may exist
he shall HQsdeene1 q BE- provisional and In
9 1espActs inject - tAe power a1d authority OF
modified or superseded. And all elections tor Of
- of such provisional goyernuent shall be
conducted only by the persons uafned IN the nftn
section of this act, and no person shall Do eg1pie
to o4ice under such provisional government VINO
would be disqualified from holding once under
the provision of the third section OF the consttu-
tional amendment of lasteeseion. 81
xxznuxxs, &1sxH nErrnRED 10.
SEC. 8. No person shall be q senator Or rvpre.
sentative 10 congress, eleetor Of Psessd9t and
vice president or hold any office, civil or military
under the United States, or under any state, who
having previously taken an oath member o
congress- or as officer of the United States, o.
as a member of any state legislature, or As an ex
eeutive or Judicial oficer Of any stan % supPor
the constitution Of the United States, shai hav'
4 engaged in instruction or rebellion against TN
same or given aid comfort to the enemies there
| each house, remove such disability.
l. ------s~------------
We understand that the Rock Island and Peo
ria railroad company offered to transport coal 70
the Banner coal company for one-third the prie
| of coal in Rock Island, which, at the presen
/ price of coal, would be 81, le3 per ton.-Argas.
1 Yes; with the understanding thatsno coa
should be brought in for the Banner CON
pany unless the president the Rock Islam
and Peoria railroad was unable to suppl
the demand from has mines The Banns
coal company offered to furnish all the rol
/ ING stock they would need and pay the Roc
Island and Peoria railroad company for ii
us. Of It's track, as is frequently done in sue
eases, but the president declined, On Il
ground that it was not for has interest TIL
anybody else should find market for COAL
* Union.
j, We are authorized by the President Of Il
Rock Island 4 Peoria Railroad Company
say that the statement made by the Union
1 not true
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

Every patron obtains 3 Witch by this arrange
ment costing but $40, while it may be worth $3.50.
No Partially shown. oHt ~ .r1-.r.t ST. --.,
Msssrs. J. Kicking a Co.'S Great American
Watch Co., New York City, wish TO immediately
dispose of the above magnificent Stock. Certif-
Gates naming articles, placed in sealed envel-
ones. Holders are entitled TO the articles named
on their certificates, uponpayment of Ten Dollars.
whether il be u Watch worth 81 50 or one worth
less. The return Of any of our certificates emit
ties you to the article named thereon, upon pay
rnent irrespective of its worth, and rs article
valued less than 81 is named on any certificate,
twill at once be that this is no lottery, but
straigh forward legitimate transaction, which
may be participated in even by the most fsstidi-
Gus. sac ~ t-.~ @Ast p 'a- 1s223=t-ii 1
A single Certificate win be sent by mail, post
paid upon receipt of 20 cents, Eve for 81, eleven
for 81, thirty-three and elegant premium or IS,
sixty-six and more valuable premium for $40, one
hundred and most superb Watch for SIS. To
Agents or those wishing employment this is q
rare opportunity. 1t is legitimately conducted
business, duly authorized by the Government, and
open to the most careful scrutiny. Try ~s! "a
j. HICKLING d CO.,
~. la9 Broadway Near p O.
march2 -dw3m City of New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

= The best quality of Energy Brick can h had
ak IL Energy Brick Yard, on the BlaG, haok Of
the Atlantic Brewery, and in any quantity -
Contracts made on liberal terms. Please give
me q call. Sa Esss WM. ATKINSON.
Rock Lland, Oct. IL. dtf ,ssfs zee
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

SEyENTY ACRES of best unimproved land for
- $3.50 in Poweshiek county, Iowa; only miles
south of Brooklyn, OF The Book Island 4 Pacific
Railroad.
Also, Is good building lots in Rock Island, some
n little south of the Court House and others near
Exchange street. Prices from $50 to SOU, on
time or for cash. gsr
Also, 6 wet lots, from SIS to so. A map, with
prices annexed may be seen at I. ID. Biythes
Grocery Store, Market Square.
@. SAYRES.
Rock Island, Feb. 20 7A2w "a $50
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05
ss ]. HlCKLING & co.'s,
Great Sale of Watches

On the popular one price plan, giving every pat
ron q handsome and reliable watch for the low
price of Ten Dollars! Without regard TO value,
and net to be paid for unless perfectly satisfactory
soc Solid Gold Hunting Watches $250to $3.50
zoo Ma ric "a sad Cold Matches 900 IN hnn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

ITO THE AFFLIcTED. : 5S3a 4
DR.. KNAPP g. SON.
Physicians and Surgeons, formerly Of New York,
are treating successfully all
CHRoEG1C DxSHAS1S,
Which embraces the b ct and most APPROVED meth.
DDS in this and other Countries for the cure Of all
Chronic Diseases. hey treat successfully all
nervous and Neuralgf affections, all forms OF
scrofuIa, Fever Sores Nd Old Ulcers, DysPePsis,
Paralysis, Epilepsy, sslt RheumS, Head N
Heart Discs ses OF children, and
Seminal WealN
Which are carrying tho
they treat successfully, on
eases of the Eye and Ear. =
ment of ell -i-s , s'-s u
D1szAszs oFI6
Than any other Physicians Erica. They
have cured women who h confined to
their bed for years. The Ss Ill to cure
Rmu1d Ikk1G.
In all stages; no matter of how ieng standing,
Asthma
| SO il never returns. They have Sure Cure for
.,g.-s. the distressing disease,
- Hemorrhoids, or Piles. X 49,
| They cure all Diseases of the Throat and Lungs
! CANCERS.AThey have had an extensive prac-
| tice and wonderful success in the treatment Of
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
| or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and Swellings, a red spot, lose no time in hav-
| ing it attended to. timely treatment may save
them from the horrors, suffering and death OF IN
| open cancer =7rs --sls -1..,t--
cAYARRH CURED.
They are treating Catarrh on new system which
| is a sure cure for this disease.
| Their consultations for years have averaged
from Eve to seven thousand year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by few.
/ zS- Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages of disease. While all the diseases cur
able If taken in season, all stages are not. Your
| case may be durable this week, not next--to-day,
not tomorrow; hence the danger of delay.
NO Case will be Received, when
4 there are any Doubts Of euro
e-<A or Relief A*F
| Our terms are CASH: hence the money must
be cent with all orders for medicines. 1t costs
from FIVE to fifteen dollars per month. to doctor
| with US, which includes medicines.
xSs- The poor viii be favored .-- \ =
CONSULTATION FREE
, Patients must write their name, state. and pos
Office address, plainly. All letters requiring al
| answer, must contain a letter stamp, and DC 40
dressed TO DR.. KNAPP son, Drawer s9si
; Chicago.
, va Any of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their cas-
, | in letter hen they cannot see US
DR. KNAPP, who has visited Rock lslanS
regularly the past six years, can be consulted .
the Island City Hotel, as follows:
MONDAY, March 1oth, 1o6z
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05

Provided, No person excluded from the priv
ileRe Of holding Office BY said proposition of
amendment to the constitution Of the United
States sksll be eligible TO election q member of
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05
THE RECONSTRUeTION PLAN


The following is an exact copy of the bill
for the reconstruction of the southern states
recently passed by congress, vetoed by the
President, and passed by congress, over the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05
Hefnorrhoids, or Files.

They cure all Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
CANCERS.AThey have had an extensive prae-
tice and wonderful success in the treatment Of
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and Swellings, or a red spot, lose no time IN hav-
ing it attended to. as timely treatment may save
them from the horrors, suffering and death Of IN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-05
cATARRH CURED.
NO Case will be Received, when
there are any Doubts Of euro
e-+<sA - or Relief az II

Our terms are CASH: hence the money must
be cent with all orders for medicines. 1t costs
from five to fifteen dollars per month. to doctor
with u.s. which includes medicines.
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JOB ROSS
GREAT JUNK STORE.
G L O r II l N G

He has the greatest variety of new and second
hand clothing. for men and women, which can be
found in this civ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-08
TELEGRAMS, &c.

The following legislative nominations were
made by tne Democratic city convention in
Baltimore, yesterday Senators-lst district,
William kimmell: I'd district, Henry SNYDER:
Sd district, Isaac NJ. Dennisoa. House Of Del.
egates-lst district, James B, Touner, John b.
WentZ, John A. Robo. Thomas w Morse
John p. Blake. and William A. Stewart: ID
district. Gen. Ferdinand q: Latrobe, James
Penuand. G. Morris Bond, NJ. a. Mullen, H.
:. Smith, and George Cotton; Sd district, Dr.
E. }. Christy. James McElroy, b. f. Hovey
William T. Marland, John II. Marshall and
Felter s. HoblitZell.
There is great excitement in Philadelphia
on he canvass. There was large NEE ting at
the League rooms on Saturday. Forney, Cur
tin, M Michael, Kelley and other leaoing men,
think the Republicans will carry the State.
Col Forney bases his estimate upon reports
from every county in the State. Strong Dem
ocratc counties, like BerBs and SchuyIkill,
show Democratic losses, while in counties l. ks
Cumberland. local differe noes lead TO apathy
Phiiadelphia will be carried by the Repubii-
caHs by reduced majority.
telegram to the Richmond Wig SAYS the
Republicans Of Aibemarle met yesterday and
revised the convention ticket, leaving off the
the colored candidate and nominating Judge
Rives and Mr.. Southall, editor of the Char
lottesville Chronicle, two prominent wealthy
citizens.
The majority Of registered votes polIed in
Louisiana SO tar is s,t34, % with twenty-one
parishes more to hear from, and majority for
the convention estimated by the New Orleans
Republican At 1000. So says telegram
At the annual election held in Danbuly,
Conn. yesterday. the Republican ticket was
elected by about one hundred majority, Re-
publican gain OF about fifty on the majority of
last spring.
Gen. Sheridan has promised the Portland,
Me-, committee, who went on TO Boston TO nvite
him there, that he would come the last OF the
month, after filling other engagements.
During the month Of Septenb Der. the CITY
Railroad Company In New Orleans received
as fare E,heteen hundred dollars of counter.
felt niCkels.
Recorder Ahern Of the First District Court,
louisiana, died in New Orleans Yesterday.
His seat will be filled by a negro assistant
recorder until new appointment or election.
The New Orleans grand jury, half black and
halt white, met yesterday, and were dismissed
till Monday next.
Henry Timrod, a distinguished poet of South
Carolina, died at Columbia, South Carolina,
yesterday.
Andrew johnson Camps, secret society,
are being organized IN the South