The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-03


will be no general or formal celebration, in
Rock Island, this year-but we hope, here
after, that o regular old-fashioned 9TH of Jul
" celebration will be held in Rock Island
just as regularly as the day comes. One or
two men can get up the affair, make the ar
rangements, procure their orator, issue post
ers and run the machine, just as well as to
wait for the whole town to move in the mat
ter.
Tomorrow, people will scatter wherever
their inclinations lead them, to the various
pic MICS, dances, parties, &C., &c.
In this city, the catholics will hold their
usual 4th of July pic mic, in the grove at
the head of Madison street. Good music,
refreshments and all the creature comforts
will be provided. All are invited.
The Western Engine Co. hold pic mic in
the grove near the head of Eagle street
The Germans of Moline hold pic mic in
the grove this side Of that place.
The base ball clubs 60 on an excursion
to Atkinson. Train leaves at 7:20. Fare
for round trip $3.50.
In the evening, dances will be held, in
this city, as follows:
At the Rodman House. Tickets 81.
Cameron's Ball,at Babcock's Hall. Tick
cts 81.
Washington Cornet Bands BAH, at Tur-
ner Hall. Tickets 81. -sf -a .s-
Invitations are general, to all these par
ties, and all who conform to the usual rules
of good society are invited.
In Davenport, there is to be national
pic mic at the old fair grounds, to which all
are invited The Silver Band furnishes the
music, and refreshments can be procured on
the grounds. q.
The Declaration of Independence will be
read, and an Grafton will be delivered by
Hon. J. II. Murphy, formerly of Marengo.
The proceeds from the sale Of refresh
ments, &C., will be devoted to the fenian
prisoners and their families, now suffering
under the rigors of British law, as a result
of the late unsuccessful fenian rising in Ire
land. This object is one that appeals
strongly to the sympathies of the philanthro-
pists of every nationality.
The SUCKER STATE CARRIES THE Broom.
The splendid Northern Line steamer
Sucker State four state) has taken the rag
clean off any boat ever in these waters
She was at our landing at o'clock on Mon
day evening, on her down trip, having left
St. Paul at 1890 Sunday morning time
from St. Paul to Rock Island 81! hours
distance $50 miles or over ID miles an
shour, including stops. Hurrah for the Suck.
er State, and her excellent commander,
Capt. w. c. Hight
The Sucker has also beaten the celebrat
ed time Of the Hawkeye, and beaten that Of
any other boat ON record, from St. Louis to
St. Paul. Thirteen cheers for the Sucker
State--the boat making the fastest time, in
these waters, yet recorded.
The P. Sheridan, in the late race, got dis
couraeed, when she reached Dubuque and
learned how far the Sucker was ahead, gave
up the race, and never went above Dubuque.
Read the following, from Dubuque pa.
per, of the 18th nit +:
The Sucker State, Captain W. P. Hight,
came into port from st. Louis yesterday
noon, with flying colors, having made the
quickest trip from St. Louis to DUBUQUE on
record, the time being ID hours and 5 min
atac Che loft Ct Tauia nj AK ID " o.,
Wednesday, with the Sheridan, which. boat
she left-at Davenport. 1t is said that she
started with the intention of "cleaning OUT
the Sheridan, and she did it, though it took
a power" of rosin to accomplish the object.
The following is schedule of the time made
by the Sucker State on this famous trip.
Date. Landings Arrived. Left. Time
z zsG mt Ldg's.