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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

BITTER SWIFT. A Poem By J. q. HOLLAND
(Timethy Titcomb.l new and elegantly i'll
Illustrated Edition. with nearly eighty tllustra-
tTatione. executed In the highest style Of the
Art, from original drawings by 3. J. Whitley.
Eco with fine portrait Of the Author en- larg
paper, uniform With FOLK SONGS. One email
lto. volume. Put I'm a neat box Extra Iliu-
minated Cloth. 80 90: Turkey Morocco, Elk
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

DAVENPORT HIeH ScHooL.-We learn
that Prof j. B. Young has been appointed
principal of the Davenport City High School
for the ensuing year. He is graduate of
Middlebury, (Vt.) College, class 1861, and
for the last seven years has been teacher
of languages and mathematics is some of
the prominent academies in northern New
York. He was thoroughly examined by q
committee, in common branches, the scisn.
ces, and the languages, snd al the close the
committee were we'll satisfied as 10 his com.
potency. Under his principalship, Greek
win be added to the High School list ofssud-
ies--and probably German, as he is fine
German scholar.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

New RELIGIOUS ORGANIzATIoN.-A
large meeting was held at the Burtis Opera
House, Davenport, on Sunday evening, upon
which occasion Reverend DR.. r. I. Collier, Of
Chicago disoourssd upon the propristy Of or
ganixing religious society upon such q ba-
sis that all persons Of liberal ideas might
unite, without regard to previous education
or creed. The result Of the meeting was the
founding of the. First Liberal Christian
church of Davenport. The very simple ar
ticles of the Society were subscribed to by
some of the most prominent residents Of Che
city, % '''-'.''A S ee5qs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

A MERE JoEE.-An enterprising young
man was arrested last night on the charge of
horse stealing, but in extenuation of his Of
fence, declared that he was merely playing a
joke on the owner. AS no one appeared
against him, he was this morning allowed
to go free, but he can depend upon being
prosecuted by the authorities, If by no one
else, if he attempts any more of his jokes in
this neighborhood. @z
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FAribault is moving for the organization of q
board of trads.-Ckioago Times.
We would advise our friends in Faribault
not to move in that direction until after the
"dog days" We have or at least we had a
very useful organization of that kind here,
but it cannot stand hot weather, and we are
now very apprehensive that it win die on
our hands before frost. The extra exertions
required to keep it alive in the summer sea-
son, when the members have something to
do besides attending to the business of their
neighbors makes it exceedingly doubtful
whether such an institution can be made to
pay in hot weather, and if we did not have
it on our hands we certainly would advise
against its organization until the winter
months. At that season of the year it can
be made very useful, not only as debating
school, but also as a school in which our
neighbors' business can be learned and reg
ulated.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

ExesRsIos. The Baptist Society Of this
city has chartered The neat and ufeet steamer
Countess for plsasure excursion to Mueca-
tine, on Tuesday evening, 70 start at eight
o'clock. Refreshments will abound on
board. Fare for the trip only 81. More
enchanting evenings than We are now en-
joying, can scarcely be imagined.
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FouRrH OF July is near at hand. Rock
cts. Roman candles, FIRE crackers, small-can-
NON, torpedoes in little, and all the other acr-
cessories to American patriotism, hang in
every toy-shop window, ready on the touch
Of match to burst forth in blaze of loyal
ty. On many accounts, it is to be regretted
that there 10 no other way of venting the mo-
Bile sentiment of olives there a man." ETC.
Even. Fourth of July orations, with their in
terminable tediousness, are preferable to the
fireworks that are so significant of the final
hour. One would think that the millerities
should appoint each successive. celebration
for the termination of this sublunary exis
tence. There is scarcely o Fourth of July
in this country that does not bring with it
more or less catastrophe in every large city.
Explosions, drunken rows, burned hands and
faces, run'aways, fres, etc., occur in such
numbers that the qualification of sending up
brilliant rocket to see il come down o
mere stick, scarcely compensates for them.
There is every probability that it is no lon
ger love of country that prompts this fiery
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS that it is only custom
sanctioned by tradition. Otherwise the 10y
atty might be expressed in some diferen,
and better way; for instance, by giving for
charity the money that would be burnt up in
fireworks. If there is any day in the year
when it is desirable TO be out of town it is
on the Fourth Of July. The city of Port
land was destroyed On the Fourth Of July,
and Rock Island is not wholly safe from Q
similar catastrophe. Let the city officers
exercise unusual vigilance on that day and
night.
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POISONING DoGs.-Sometime ago Mayor
Murdoch gave notice, informally, through
the papers, that valuable dogs found running
q. large, unmuzzled, would be taken up and
kept reasonable time, when, if not claim
ed by their owners, and charges paid, they
would be killed. But, yesterday morning,
a large number of valuable dogs were pois-
oned-among them one of George Burnes
toms splendid pointers, named "Boy;" q
fine New Foundland belonging to Mrs. An
drewss Invaluable terrier belonging TO Job
Ross fine watch dog belonging to ".
Ohlweiler; another TO Ben. Carlton and
many others we hear of,--and some of the
dogs poisoned were -muzzledi What is the
use in paying taxes on dogs, and complying
with the law in regard to muzzles, if then
they are to be poisoned And why is it
that valuable dogs are poisoned, and the lit
Gle worthless ours and whiiiits left unharm-
ed? There is much excitement and indig.
nation about town in regard to the matter
and there seems TO be an impression that it
was done by the Mayors orders. We are
satisfied that this is not the case ;that Mayor
Murdeek knew nothing of tine mater and
decidedly disapproves Of the course taken.
No man now on the police, except the mar
shall, can be hired to shoot or poison dogs,
and we doubt if any decent man in town
can be; and yet poisoned meat is thrown
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

NECKLACE LosT.--A heavy gold necklace,
with clasp--no mark, was lost on the streets
on Friday, probably on Illinois street, be-
tween Jefferson and Ohio. The finder will
receive five dollars reward by leaving it at
this Office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

RACES AT CLINroS.-See advertisement
of the great races at Clinton a large num-
Der of fine horses are to be there, among
them Silas Rich, Jacob Strader and many
other celebrated animals.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

THE RAoEs.--The celebrated trotters Pilot
Temple, Lady Alice, Sam Kirkwood, and
others of less note are training every day, at
the Rock Island race course, for the great
4th of July races. For particulars see pos
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

UsELEss.--The Rim having denounced
the soldiers as traitors who signed call tor
a conservative convention at New York,
takes another tack this morning, aaa con-
cludes that they are "all right anyhow" and
states that number of them have declared
that they will vote for Grant and Colfax.
This ia false. and the names cannot be pro-
ducad
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

a WoRD or WAREIsG.-The officers at
the railroad depot complain that too many
people ws,ader about the premises there, on
Sundays, with their children, on account of
which the latter are often endangered by
playing about the cars A Number of mar
row escapes have occurred.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

The democratic pic mic near Port Byron,
is expected to be big affair. All the up
per end of the county, and also along the
borders of Iowa are engaged in it. Persons
in this vicinity will find it a pleasant excur-
sion to make, on the steamer Countess. See
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

RIVER ITENs-The Hawkeys will be up
tonight, and the Davenport down tomorrow.
The Keithsburg for Fl. Madison tomorrow,
and the Countess for Clinton. Tbs Canada
came up yesterday, and Sucker State down.
The Hawkeye arrived from St. Louis this
RftarpOOn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

PURCHASED AT HoNE.-Some weeks ago
we stated that the Secretary of the Library
Association was about 10 order five or six
hundred volumes of new books. Of course
bids we're received from New York, Boston
and other large cities. Devoe Champion,
OF this city, however, put in the lowest bids,
and secured the contract, which amounts to
1880.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

CATHOLIC Pic Mo ON THE FouRTH OF
JuLg.-The Catholics of Rock Island will
hold their usual Fourth Of July Pic Mic in
the beautiful Grove situated between Bailey
Davenport's residence aud the Fair Grounds,
east of the Camden Road. A large and ex.
cellent dancing floor viii be erected. Good
music viii be in attendance. Refreshments
of all kinds can be had on the grounds.
The proceeds Of the Pic Mic will be ap.
Piled to finish the interior Of the new church.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS still has on hand
full supply of Kissingen Water, the gayest
thing out for curing headache, or cooling
a man down to zero in the sun.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

RUNEISG AGAIN. ~ Biddison's Novelty
Corn Mills, which have been undergoing
some necessary repairs, have started up
again, and are now in full blast. Corn
meal, and oil kinds Of mill feed can now be
had there in large or smallquantities. Give
the Novelty Mills a cal. 90 81
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

A NovELTY-Have you tried the choca-
late and coffee ice creams, at Lazare Il
Sons. These kinds, with all others, always
on hand.
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was picked up yesterday morning by Police
man Curtis, and lodged in Jail for drunken
ness. This morning he was fined 50 and
costs. stsE
Thomas Nesry was found drunk at two
o'clock on Sunday morning, by Policemen
Curtis and Woods. Fined, to-day, SO and
costs.
young woman giving her name as Jen-
ME Gosen, was arrested for drunkenness, yes
terday, by Policeman Woods, and in default
of paying her fine, to-day, has been commit
ted to Jail.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

CASES OF DRowxrSG. half past 10
o'clock. on Saturday evening last, while in
swimming with T. j. Browning, Esq, at the
floating bridge near the water power dam,
in Moline, DR.. L. N. Butts, of that place
vensured beyond his depth, and was drowned.
His companion made every effort to rescue
him, but without avail. His body was re-
covered at o'clock on Sunday morning.
DIR. Butts was dentist by profession, was
" years Of age, and had been located in
Moline for about la months.
Between aud o'clock on the same day,
Crummie Carroll, q child 6 yeHrss of age,
son of Mr.. w. L. Carroll, tarchitect) of
Davenport, lost his life by drowning in the
river near the Great Western Brewery, in
that city. He and q young companion we're
playing at tho waters edge, when he fell in
and immediately sank to the bottom. His
body was recovered on Sunday morning.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-29

At the residence ofthe brides father, in Moline
township, by the Rev. S. T. Wilson, ID. WILSON
HuST, of Moline and MISS MARY WELLS, daughter
of Samuel Wells.
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rsstimoniaIs from England.

SIR Having suffered severely from
rheumatic pains in the head and face, / was
induced, from what heard said of it, to try
Perry Davis Pain Killer, from which soon
found relief. II il indeed valuable article.
- am yours, &C.,
civilian EVANS, Miner.)
Willenhall, England.
This is to certify that have been suf
ferer from Indigestion and violent Sick
Headache for upwards of four years. have
consulted many of the Faculty, but have de-
rived no material benefit from any source,
until tried Perry Davis Pain Killer, which,
I am happy to state, has done me more
good than al ever tried before.
- ESTHER BRIGGs,
Bolton, England.
GENTLEMEN-I have much pleasure in
speaking of the great efficacy and usefulness
Of your Pain Killer. Two years ago / was
severely afflicted with painful internal dis
ease, when friend Of mine, who had Just
returned from the states, gave me small
quantity Of Pain Killer, which he had
brought over with him. took it as direct
ed, and the relief was immediate, and so
satisfied was of its value as medicine,
that 4 immediately sent to New York for
half q dozen bottles; and / am thankful to
say, that it has proved to my family and
friends who have used il of inestimable val
ne inrelieying almost al kinds of pain and
suffering. Yours, &c.,
So II. D. MEAD,
No. Pail Mall, Manchester.
lun24dw I'm.
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.ailread Trsins.

in the very best manner an 81 renso -
Railroad Trains -
LEAyg- Chicago ], Rock Island D Pacihe, going
East, II $50 A. N. and s.oe \. "A.
Going West--at $50 A. N. and 5.4s 2. NJ
Wostern Unien, and Sterling : Rock Island,
at 545 A. NJ and As r. n.
Goal Valley, atoat 7.e0 A. NJ. and Leo P. NJ
ARRIyE-Chioago, Rock Island 4 Pacific
from the Esst, at $50 A. ii. and 5.45s P. nj.
From the West, at 40 A. NJ. and 900 p. M
Western Unioa, and Sterling Rock. Islam d
sts.2O A. NJ. and hoo p. NJ. s1 Esss
Coal Valley, about IL A. Il. and P. NJ.
~Trains run Chicago time, which lie
about Is minutes faster than Rock Island time
Mail Routes.
CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL--arrives al
$3.50 A. NJ. and 5:45 p. NJ. Closes 1T 500 A. Nj
snd $3.50 r. M. a4--ysas8e rS tasa3i,f7eH
PORT BYRON MAIL---via Watertown, usnp-
ton, Rapids City. Port Byron and oerdoys, ar
rives at S:2e A. NJ Closes 4:l5 n. ID.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIb--arrives ut 1850
NJ. Closes at 6:l5A.M. and 5:ls ?. M
ALEDo MAIL--via Camden Mills, Andalu-
sia Edgineton, Hamlet, Perryto Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, 0quawka, to
oauawka Junction, fSagetown), leaves daily as
a. M, and arrives at $3.50 p. M. Mail mat
ter for Pleasant Ridge, Haxlitt, Buffalo Prairie
Illinois City, Drury, Copper Greek, and NH
lersburg, goes by this route. w.
MACOMB MAIL--via Presumption, Sues, VI
OLA North Henderson. spring arSss s ana sa
"rsav at = A, NJ. and arrives Tuesday and FRI
Jar at p. VI. Centre Ridge and Riehlsnd
Grove are supplied by this route A,a@z
50AI VALLEY MAIL-(by oarsl daily, leaves
bc,wee, aud s A. NJ, returning ut about 5
pm. Rarsl mail matter is sent to Coal Vail
lev . =, =, ,,sz... -
and Audovsr to Cambridge, leaves Monday,
wednesday and Friday, at ] A. NJ, returning
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday, ats ?. NJ. /
once hours from 1880 A. NJ. to 500 P. n. +
~Sundays, open from 10 10 Am.
M. B. OSBORN, Post Master.
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Dailp Argus.
rrsroinrn lob PRINTING.

orders for JOB PaisrIsG viii meet WITH prompt
attention at the ARG gs OfStcE, ana oe sAecu.eu
in tbe very bsst inauasr and at reasonable rates
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FIRST WARD DEMOCRATIC CAUcUs.-Met
at Shearer's store. Organized by appointing
Charles Engel chairman and j. F. Conway
secretary. The following named persons
were chosen delegates to the county con-
yention, viz: Peter Bogue, VIM. c. Black
burn, VIM. 8. Phillips, J. Frank Conway,
Joseph Hitler. ....1 ID. - .-
Adjourned. e .r
CHARLES ENGEr, Chairman.
]. F. CONWAY, Sec'y. a
SECOND WARD DEMocRATIc Caucus
Met at the Office of A. Wagner, ESQ.,, and
organized by appointing Il. B. Taylor, chair
man, and Frank Smealon, sec'y. The fol-
lowing delegates were chosen to the county
convention, viz:
Frank Smealon, Aaron Block,
W. II. Lundy, John Schlemmer,
Patrick Mulhgan.
The delegates were authorized to appoint
substitutes, if they cannot attend.
r. B. TAYLOR, Chairman.
f. SMEALoN, Sec'y.
THIRD WARD DEMOCRATIC CAuCUs.-Met
at Rescue Engine House, Saturday evening
June q. Called to order by Maj. Connolly.
F. Vogele chosen chairman and B. D. Bu-
ford secretary. The following were chosen
delegates to the county convention Of the
18th, viz; ..e ...7l
Joseph A. Biddison, Patrick Grant,
l. Huber, Richard Mansell,
Thomas e. Gray, B. d. Buford. I
Voted that absent delegates have power
to appoint their substitutes, or those present
to cast the whole vote of the ward. /
Adjourned.
FERDINAND VoGELE, Chairman.
B. D. BuFoRD, Secy.
fCommunicsted.)
HAMPTON, June y, 1868. I
EDITOR ARGUs.-The democrats of Hamp'
ton township met at the Office of VIM. B.
Webster on Saturday, June 10th. Zachariah
Paessler called to the chair and s. Heagy,
secretary.
The following persons were then elected
to attend the county convention, July 18th
| 1865 : -
| 81 Lueius Wells,
| - VIM. B. Webster,
Paul Mohr,
| s. Heagy, So
| F#aS Daniel Mosher,
| #eAN Jno. E. Babcoek,
| $500 Zachariah Paessler.
Adjourned to meet July 18th 1868.
z. PAEssLEH, Chairman.
| S. HEAGY, Secretary.
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FoarY Cgyrs line will be charged for
each insertion of al articles under this head.
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uow MANY THOUSAND OF PERSONS
II do we daily behold, both male and female,
who arc suffering out miserable existence from
the effects Of secret indulgence, from virus
absorbed into their system from yenerial dis
case. Look at their paid, emaciated and dishg-
ured faces, aud their broken down constitutions,
depicting disease ard It's horrible Consequences;
disqualifying them from marriage, or the enjoy
ment of life. It is, therefore, important for
those sufferers to know that, by calling upoRsDr
j. KAfEs, theY can be efeofuslIy Cured y lie
Is Q physician who has made "privste disease
his especial study fer thirty-two years, and who
has cured upward OF thirty thousand cases in
ofncinnati alone wfthin che last twenty years.
He is therefore competent to cure every form of
disease, both recent and ohropic, in the shortest
possib1e timcs vitheut Iaerotfry or other poisop-
Gus medicines. Be Careful that you 6nd DIR.
HATES, at his old established Office, 153 syca-
more strs set, pinoi anatI Ohio, first house bolsw
Fifth street, west side.A Dn HATES attends 10
his patients personally, and may be found in his
oface from o'clock a. NJ, tin 8 o'clock p. n
SUNDAYS FROM O. a. y. till II 4. "a. Al conf
deutisk ~0et.zaoaFiy.
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DEMOCRATIC PICNIC!
s @RA :
Nd - -z-@
Fourth of July, at Barber's Grove

The democrats of the upper end OF, Rock
Island county have made arrangements to
hold basket pic mic at BARRIERS Grove, be-
low Port Byron, on Saturday, July 4, 1868,
which will also be attended by the demo.
Gratis from the Iowa side of the river. All
conservatives, and all radical republicans,
are respectfully invited to Join in the festivi-
ties and are guaranteed respectful treatment.
Hon. wM. II. EEFETTTowHLL,
of Clinton, Iowa, and 10
cHAs. II. OSBORN and ]. ,. DANFoRTH, il,
of Rock Island, have been invited to address
the assembly and are expected to be present.
Come out, one and oil, and let Us have q
good time together.
The regular trains of cars run through
the Grove, morning and evening, from Rock
Island and Cordoya. 81
The steamer Countess also leaves Rock
Island and Davenport in the morning, re-
turning in the evening, and viii land at the
Grove, carrying passengers from either place
and back for so cents, leaving the Grove al
i o'clock, for Rock Island and Davenport
1t is intended to have pleasant indie
pendence festival, and fair examination OF
the political aspect of the country, and al
the people are invited.
ga~ The Moline Brass Band {f0 pieces
will furnish the music for the occasion.
E. E. ROGERS, JOHN BAKER,
JOHN THOMAS, JAMES B. LARUE,
S. L. SwIsHER, F. 8. GATES,
Committee.
Port Byron, June %, 1868.
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PONDS EXTRACT,
Cures Burns Bruises, Lamene rs,
Soreness, Sore Throat, sprains,
Toothaehe,s Earache. Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, xumbago. Piles, Sore
Eyes. 4oils, stings, Bleeding Of the
Lungs, Nose, Stomach, OF Of Piles;
Corns, Ulcers, Old Sores. Price SO
cts. to SAYS.
&A-These Remedies, except PONDS En-
TRACT, BY the case or single box, are sent to
any part of the country, by mail or express, free
of charge, on receipt of the price.
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC
HEMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CO,
Office and Depot, No. 5o2 BROADWAY, New York
DR.. HUMPHREYS isconsulted daily at his Office
personally or by letter, shove, for all forms Of
disease.
For snle BY e. S. BALLARD, and STEVEN
SON & CARNAHAN, Davenport, lowe, and 0.
GR0TJAN, Rock Island. GALS
febI4dly.
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OF IS to 70 large Walls, moroc-
CO or rosewood case, contain
ing specific for every ordina- -
~ disease . family is subject
TO, and books Of directions,
From 80 to SS5
Smaller Family and Travelling Gases,
with 20 to Is walls. 30 20 10
Specifics for al Private Diseases, both
for Curing and for Preventive treat
ment, in walls and pocket cases..frem 30 TO IS
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Port Byron, June %, 1868.