Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

DIviDESDs Tho First National Bank re.
Gently declared q semi annual dividend Of
10 per cent. on its 100000 capital. and
the Davenport National semiannual divi.
dend Of 3 per cent on its $4,000 capital.
That is what may be called banking with
some definite purpose.
Personal A. o. Butler, ESQ, returned
from trip to Washington this morning.
where he has been in the interest of the
Citizens National Bank, of which he is
cashier He closed the business Of The trip
satisfactorily, and viii probably open the
bank on Monday morning next.
Nlw TELEGRAPH LISE.-A new line Of
telegraph is now being constructed between
this city and Muscatine. 1t will follow the
railroad track, and will bs ready for use in
about month. Tho old line will be taken
up This is an Improvement long needed.
o. il will make our telsgraphic facilities
more reliable than ever before
PoLIcs CoUAr. Ross was arrested and
brought before the Police Magistrate this
morning by officer Rumsey on tho charge
Of being an inmate Of house Of ill>iame.--
Pleading guilty, he was fined $40 and costs
Fanny Harrington was arrested BY Officer
Delaney, and brought up on the charge Of
keep eping house Of ILL., fame. She pleaded
guilty and tho Magistrate let her off with
tho fine Of $40 and costs.
FATHER DAMRN, Of Chicago, was greeted
by large audience at Ste. Marguerte's
Church last evening. The society will clear
between 800 and $500 which will be devo-
ted TO the church fund This able and c.o-
quent speaker has the sincere thanks Of the
entire church for his efforts in their behalf.
We are unable TO give full report of the
lecture, but arc informed that his subject
was handled in that mastery manner which
can only be done by the thorough scholar
and the close student.
PocKrr AND TABLE CufLERY-In endless
profusion at j. A. DAVENPORT
LycEuM.--The Hawkeye Debating Club
met as usual at the High School on last eve.
and discussed the very interesting question:
"Resolusd, That party spirit is beneficial. "
Il was manfully supported on the affirmative
by W. II. Gabbart, B. l.. Adams, j. G.
Landt, w. o. Spear, and +. Kelley, on the
negative by I. Lowery, +. Frazer, c. NJ.
Waterman and F. Austin. The decision re
suited in favor Of the negative. 1t was in-
deed exceedingly interesting to witness the
into the discussion, and the amount Of in
telligencc displayed in arguing this difficult
and perplexing question. 1t would be well
ii cur citizens would encourage the your <
men in this work by which they will reap
the golden fruit, and society will, in time,
feel the influence Of this mental culture
CABINET CorLEcr,oN.-Rcv. Mr.. Kendig
iids ioi ceNcsu OSSh StttihE tOeCSues
a collection Of birds. beast, reptiles, butter
flies and other things pertaining TO natural
history. We are informed that his cabinet
is already quite eNtcnsiue and very valuable
and that he is constantly increasing it, by
purchasing specimens from all who have
anything desirable TO offer. Farmers and
others living in the country should make a
note Of this, and when they find anything
Of the kind, take it TO the residence Of Mr..
kendig, on Brady street, rear Of the Me.ho
dist Church. and they can rely upon being
literally rewarded their time and trouble
Those desiring TO see his valuable collection
should call at his residence. From what
We know of the gentleman il would give
him pleasure to make the acquaintance of
teachers and students
HARDwAEE.-Thc largest and most com.
plete stock in the city is at