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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22

DID BUTLER TRY To STEAL IT Pit has
been charged that Butler attempted to Sap
propriate" 81 900 of Wooley's money which
he is so much troubled about. The Posts
correspondent says the following is the state
ment of the witness, which shows upon what
foundation the story is based:
Butler-"What became Of the money
Wooley left in your hands?"
Witness-"I have it in my pocket"
Butler-"P Produce it and the papers con-
tanned in the envelope" $3.50.
Wiiness--"Here is the money, but the
papers you can't have"
Butler received the money and directed
the witness to leave the room, which he de.
cline1 TO do. saying he was responsible for
the money and was not willing 20 leave it in
Buffers hands. Butler threatened to arrest
him, but witnes denied his right TO do so.-
At last Butler proceeded to count the money
and said, AZ find here SIC, loo. "glsslal
Witness--"I'll swear l handed you ST.
1907 lL.s. -..z ..r-se
Butler-aThen you had better connt il
yoursef.a-e s.... ...r.
Witness-If you will raise that newspa.
per, think you will find a thousand dollar
bill under it," 4isa
Manager Logan now for the FIRST time in.
terfered, and remarked, ayes, general, see
q corner of the note sticking out"
Butler-"Oh, yes; did not see it."
This statement of the testimony has been
made public on the authority of the witness
a gentleman of known integrity, and is the
topic of general conversation.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
By Telegraph.
REPORTED FOE THE DAILY ARGUS.

MONTREAL, June 20.-The heat since last
Sunday hiss been so intense that the Their.
mometer has been ranging from 81 to 100
IN the shade. There were two fatal cases OF
sun stroke here yesterday. There have
been over thirty minor cases.
New YORK, June PAN unknown man
entered the front hall of Father Quinn's res
idence, Barclay street, yesterday morning,
and sitting down against the door, blew his
brains out with q pistol.
Five cases of sun stroke occurred in this
city, and one in Brooklyn, yesterday, two in
this city proving fatal.
A mad dog was killed on Washington
street, on Saturday p. M. ef
Two men were drowned in Harem river,
near Farmers bridge, while bathing on Sun
day.
A young woman, named Ann Moran, was
arrested in Brooklyn on Saturday night, ON
suspicion of having murdered Bridget Cof-
fee, at the Turment house, No. 4, Imay
street.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, June 22.--This morn
ing the steamer Morning Star, when about
thirty miles out, collided with the barque
Cortland. The former sunk in about i've
minutes, and the latter in about one hour.
The steamer had forty passengers and 9
crew Numbering thirty. The barques crew
was thirteen. The clerk of the steamer and
his books were lost, and therefore IT 10 i'm.
possible TO give q correct list OF the missing,
but the number viii approximate to twenty.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
(Communicated.)
A Swiudling Claim Agent.

EDITOR OF THE ARGUS, Sir.--You may
have heard of fellow in Davenport by the
name of c. A. Hsviland, who pretends to be
O great friend of soldiers, and is very snx-
ious TO collect their back pay and bounty.
Noticing his great professions and his anI-
ious desire TO serve the soldiers, l employed
him to collect my bounty. He promised not
to charge me but S., and am told that q
a law OF congress prohibits claim agents
from charging over IS. To-day called on
him to get my bounty and he refused TO pay
me but $50, under the pretext that the De-
partment permitted him to charge $40 for
doing the business. Now it is my opinion
that the fellow has swindled me out of s.,
for know other claim agents have collect
ed bounty for my comrades and only charged
them So. Iwish, therefore, through your
paper, to say that this fellow Haviland, In
my opinion, is a swindler, and that his pro-
LESSONS of regard for soldiers are only made
to defraud them. / understand that he has
once been prohibited by the War Depart
ment from doing business, but got restored
again. think the Department should sus-
pend him again, and permanently. Soldiers
had better not entrust the rascal with any
business, unless they wish to be swindled.
JAMES VESABLE,
Co. B. 10th III. Vol
Edgington, June 10th, 1868.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
pFMoCRATIc SENATORIAL CONVENTION.

There being no record TO be found of the exis-
tence of democratic Senatorial or Judicial
District Committee for this District, the under
signed, editors of the several Democrats News
papers in the District, have been requested, by
many Democrats, to unite andissue a call for such
Conventions.
Therefore, the Democrats of the Counties Of
Rock Island, Henry and Bureau, comprising the
Twenty First Senatorial District, requested TO
send Delegates 10 q Convention TO be held in
Sawyer's Hall, Geneseo, Wednesday July 18th,
at IL o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose Of nominating
q candidate for Senator, and also for Member of
the State Equalizing Board. Also to appoint a
Senatorial District Committee to call future dis
trict conventions.
The ratio of representation in the convention
will be one Delegate for every one hundred votes
cast for George B. Mcclellan, in 1854, as follows
Rock Island, l542-15 Delegates.
Henry, i414-l4 Delegates.
Bureau, 1T92-1S Delegates.
]. B. DANFoRTH, JR.,
Rock Island Argus.
3. W. Seaton,
Prairie Chief-GalYa.
c. L. Smith.
Bureau County Patriot-Princeton.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22

The catholics of Rock Island and vicinity
will hold their annual pic mic in some grove
near this city, on the 4th of July, as usual,
and thus celebrate the day which gives them
independence of Great Britain. They hope,
on this occasion, TO realize sufficient to ex-
tinguish the small debt on their church and
to make some progress toward its compile
ton. The gallery is not yet erected, and is
very much needed. 1t will give additional
room; give one more opening for entrance
and exit; and contribute much to the com.
fort of the people worshipping there. The
towers are also to be built, and considerable
painting, and perhaps frescoing to be done
BY united and vigorous efforts and liberal
contributions from among themselves, they
hope to raise funds sufficient TO accomplish
these needed improvements Tables viii be
set, with refreshments of every kind, and
music suitable to the occasion will be pro.
vided. Come with your families and friends
and make happy day.
Junel Sdtd I... ....--.-.s--
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22

The Union Pacific railroad is being built
more rapidly this year than ever. The word
is, ITO Salt Lake by Christmas" Six hun
dred and forty miles are now in running
order, and hundred miles more are nearly
ready for the track. Brigham Young has
Eve thousand men at work in Utah, and
says he is not afraid of the gentiles. It is
probable that the locomotive will 90
through to the Pacific in 1869 instead Of
1870, Gnd will carry along with it an i'm
mense train of passengers and freight, now
awaiting that happy event Contrary to the
usual experience of railroad companies, the
Union Pacific has an abundance of ready
money, and pays cash for everything. Its
FIRST mortgage six per cent. gold bonds are
eagerly taken throughout the country by
parties of sound financial judgment. The
sales have already amounted to seventeen
million dollars.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22

Grant. The soldiers viii be their own iude-
es, we presume, as to how far they will go
in support ofa man who insultingly tells them
he "knows too well who and what they gen.
orally are, to worry himself about theiropin.
ions orsvotes,r and who endorses the shame
fnl falsehood ythat Grant is represented in
the above extract to endorse, that "the ranks
are largely recruited from the dregs of our
stipulation Tho white boys in blue, what
ever may be said Of the black ones, will not
quietly tolerate this insult from their old
commander. Much as they may have es'
teemed him during the war, they cannot es.
TEEN him longer when he pronounces them
the "dregs Of our population" The self-re-
spect of the soldiersswill impel them to re
Duke at the polls the man and the party who
thus vilify aud traduce them.- Quincy Her.
aid
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
pEMocRATTC COUNTY CONVENTION.

Alta meeting of the Democratic County Com
raittee, and of the Rock Island Ward Commit
tees, held at the Office OF A. Wagner, Esq, in
Rock Island, on the I'd instant, it was voted to
hold county convention IN the Court House, in
Rock Island, on SATURDAY, july l1rH, 1883, at
IL O'Clock in the forenoon, for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for county officers, and
appointing delegates to congressional, senatorial
and judicial conventions. Also to I'LL any va
cancies which may then exist in the county COM
mittee.
II was also recommended that the demoo<Atic
and conservative voters in the several townships
hold meetings on Saturday, june 27th Instant,
to choose delegates to the county convention.
Also to form democratic clubs in the several
townships and wards; and take measures to per.
feet their organization, and procure = supply of
reading matter for every family within their
jurisdiction.
Each township win be entitled TO one delegate
and also one additional delegate for every 70
democratic votes cast at the last presidential
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CoNvEN-
TON

The democracy of the several counties of the
Fourth Congressional District requested to
appoint, in the usual way, delegates to attend q
Convention to be held at Monmouth, on Wednes-
day, the 70 day of July, 1868, at o'clock P. NJ.
for the purpose of nominating candidate for con
gress, to be supported and elected by the votes
of the democracy and of all other friends of free
government, of republican liberty, and of the
constitution and the Union.
Each county viii be entitled to one delegate
for every one hundred votes cast for the democrat
ic candidate for president four years ago, and an
additional delegate for fraction Of Fifty votes
or over, as follows
Adams, ................46 Warren,..............17
Hancock ..............29 Mercer
Rock Island ........15 Henderson ...............9
THOMAS JASPER, Adams
H.. SULLIVAN, A11ins'
B. T, ScHoFIKLD, Hancock.
J. B. PATTERSON, Henderson.
A. FL. SWAIN, Warren.
JIG. MADDEN, "@rfeh'
D. r. WATERS, Mercer,
VIM. EGGLEsroN, Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
Firsmsns' and Turner's Fourth Of July Picnic

The Western Fire Company and the
Rock Island Turner's have united and
agreed to hold grand pic nc in the shady
grove on the grounds near thes Lively Tur
ties base ball course. on the west side OF
the Camden road. this side of the fair
grounds. They invite the Rescue FIRE COM
pany; City Council; the Board of Trade;
also the Davenport fire companies and the
Davenport and Moline Turner's to join with
them on that day. Everything necessary
for the comfort of the people will be provi
ded. Plenty of refreshments. Also Beihl's
band, good dancing floor and other amuse-
ments.
Junel Sdtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
COW LOST.

r EFT my premises about the LIST Of Nay last. .
IL white shorttailed COW, with one horn broke
OF. The lstter o. and part Of some other let
ter is brnndsd on her left hip. Whoever viii
bring me the COW or inform me where can get
her, shall be suitably rewarded.
Nss JA0oB woLLENHAUPT,
at the Grocery Store, corner Orleans and Ohio
Streets, Rock Island =, junledHaW. =
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
New Goods.

II. a. Mayo begs to inform his friends and
the public generally, that Mr.. Mills has just
returned from the East with a-iarge assert
ment of the finest and most fashionable dry
goods.
These goods having been bought for cash,
he is enabled to offer to the public at the low
est possible rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
The rimes for the Campaign.

The publication Of an edition of the Chi
csgo Times for the campaign viii be com.
nneneed on the lst of July ensuing. 1t will
be especially adapted to the wants of all the
people, and will seek to aid, in the most eff
cient manner, the triumph of democratic
principles and democratic men in the great
national contest. ,f5* 8 4L@
Ii viii be furnished, to clubs Of ten and
ap,cards, as follows: 4
For four months, so cents per copy.
For three months 81 cents per copy.
Address w. F. Storey L Co., Chicago
with money order enclosed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
At Bamberger's.

Printed Muslins, Figured Alpacas, LUIS
tres, Brocades, Cambrays, New Prints, and
all kinds of trimmings, just received and
marked at very low prices. Ladies' and chill
dren's Kid Gloves all sizes. Hoop Skirts,
the latest style, at 10 cents, worth : so.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
Go to the Best.

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, 10 get q thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad-
dress lenclosing stampsl the Bryant & STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
JUDICIAL CONVENTION.

The Democrats of the Counties Of Rock Island
and Henry, comprising the Sixth Judic ial Dis
trict, are requested to send Delegates to eonren-
ion to be held in Sswyer's Hall, Geneseo, We'd
nesday July 18th, at 3 o'clock P. M, to nomin-
ate q candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, and to
appoint Judicial District Committee.
Rock Island will be entitled TO Is delegates,
and Henry IA
J. B. DAsFoRTH, JR.,
Rock Island Argus.
B. W. SEAToN.
Prairie Chief-Galva.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
oda Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, 1. o. o. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at n o'clock Pm.
GEORGE SroCKEK, N. G..
L. d. SWEENEY, r. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22

In seven out Of the thirty-one districts in
South Carolina which were said to have
given ten thousand majority for the consti.
tuition, the democratic gains at the late
county elections foot up fourteen thousand.
The carpet baggers counted the votes in the
first instance and awarded such maiorities
as pleased them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22

What is it that is wanting in the democ-
ratio party, and which they seek outside
brains, or honesty, or loyalty III Forney.
would they take Grant if honest, Butler !;
if loyalty, Jack Hamilton IL Phila. Aqe
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
Carpets Carpets Carpets , ]

Home made Listing, Cottage and Ingram
Carpets, Oil Cloth and Stair Carpets al
wholesale prices.
Block a -NEwBuRGER BRos.
June11-dwfw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22

Wednesday morning of last week Charles
=. Upham, son of the late United States
Senator Upham, and purser in the navy,
" as found dead in bed at his room, in the
nlding corner Of Main and State streats.
Monspelier.-V Vermont PATRIOT, June Is.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
(Communieated.)
The Accident to DR.. Campbell.

The Accident to DR.. Campbell.
GREEN RIVER STATION, June 20, 1868.
EDITOR ARGus.-This morning a young
man, named Campbell, a doctor, was coming
from Geneseo on the night express, where he
had been to perform surgical operation.
and when near here he says be attempted to
pass from one car TO another and fell. Ae-
eording to his account the whole train
passed over him. Before be was found by US,
this morning, where he says he was run over,
there passed this station the day express and
mail train, and a freight train, both going
east. He says he signalled oil the trains
passing, but none would stop. ] went 10
Colona with him, on the express freight
(which stopped to take him onl to procure
doctor; got one, and the man is now at BIZ
SAINTS at the Cliff. can't tell how much he
is hurt. His scalp is cut badly a bad bruise
in the groin; and his back appears as if the
whole train had rsked over him, he lying in
the middle of the track on his face.
F Yours &c, dc,
e~ s4 G.. G.. 7.
The above letter came to hand Saturday
evening, and we enquired of Mr.. David Bax-
ter, who was connected with that train, in
relation TO the matter. He says no one on
the train knew anything of the affair; that
theywere, in the vicinity ofthe place named,
RAINING at the rate Of IS or 40 miles to the
hour, being behind time, and be don't see
how any man could fall and not be instantly
killed. We also met Willie Bisant, who had
seen the man, and he thought it was doubt
full If he recovered
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22

Whole number of delegates, rs
n.y. 1t il hoped that the democrats in every
township will see TO il that these meetings are
held aud an organization made for the comm 6
campaign. Let no township GO unrepresented
in the convention, fail to form club, as re-
commended.
By order Of the Committee
BID. BUFoRp, Chairman.
JACOB ADAMS, Sec'y.
Rock Island, June 4, 1865.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
LOCAL COLUMN.
Catholic 4th Of JuIy Pic Me

FIFTEEN CEyrs a line viii be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
a CARD.

GEORGE W. HAYDEN, practical Wstchmsk-
" er, working Jeweler and artistic Engrsver
and Enameler, and the well known maker Of the
Champion d. D. Belt has secured the former tel
egraph office, three doors from the post Office for
a work shop, whore he win give his entire atteD.
ton to the working part Of the above branches
After an experience of twenty years, in the large
cities of the east, he hopes to prove himself, with
out exception, the finest workman in the west.
Watches and clocks cleaned, repaired, and ad-
listed on scientihe principles, by which accuracy
is guaranteed. All kinds Of iewelry made to
ORDER combining the elegance Of eastern design,
with the intrinsic value Of home production. En-
cravings executed In the highest style of the art
All who wish their work done at the lowest pes
sihls prices compatible with the finest possible
workmanship, should give him call.
mayi2dtf. GE0RGEw W. HAYDEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
ALE DEPOT!
AT VESTS. @

Q m w oA Ne
ITO SALOON KEEPERS, HOTEL KEEPERS,
i Restaurants and private families:
The undersigned lie the only Wholesale A gent,
in Rock Island, for the celebrated Sands's Ale
Brewing Company, and for Lills' Chicago Brew
cry, and will furnish the same in Barrels, Half
Barrels, and Quarter Barrels, at Chicago shole-
sale prices freight added) at his place, under the
Rodman Hall. He has the agency from the man
ufacturers.
BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER.
He win also, On the shortest netiee, sup
ply families and others, At their residences OF
places Of business, in quantities to suit All
Who wish nice Ale or Porter, in bottles Zone bot
tie or more) can be supplied, by leaving their
orders at Mrs. Johnson's Ice Cream Saloon or at
Vests Saloon.
Stock and Cream Ale on drsught at all times.
no Utica White Sand, for sale, by the Barrel.
&s-Agent for the Celebrated Phelan Billiard
and Pigeon Hole Tables, manufactured by r.
Kleeman Co., Chicago.
&A-Dr. Bells Golden Tonic Bhters for sale
at wholesale or retail.
he. WEST,
Nests Ssioon,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22
Democratic State Nominations.

For Governor,
JOHN R. EDEN, of Moultrie Co.
For Lieutenant Governer'
WIN. 81. VAN EPPS, of Lee Co.
For Secretary Of State,
Gus. VAN HooREBEKE, of Clinton Co.
For State Treasurer,
JESSE J. PHILLIPS, Of Montgomery Go.
Nor State Auditor,
JOHN R. SHANNON, of Randolph Co..
For Attorney General,
ROBERT E. WILLIAMS, of Mclean Go.
Fer Representative in Congress-, at Large
VIM. W. O'BRIEN, Of Peoria County.
For Penitentiary Commissoners'
JOHN w. CONNETT, of Cook Go.
WIN. GARRARD, of Lawrence Co.
CALNEH FARLEY, of Win Co.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-22


be very large, lst for the reason that there is
not much coal on that line which win pay
for working I'd because no mines of conse.
quence are open, and no companies exist to
open them, and Sd, because Cables road
will probably continue in the field, bringing
to this market at least portion of the coal
required in this vicinity. And il should be
remembered that we are going to have cheap
coal and can't pay much for transportation.
Besides all this, when we come 10 look
for through business, 'qong hauls" as rail-
road men say, from Council Bluffs to Chica.
60 or Peoria, we shall find that the distance
from this city to Peoris,by the c. r. /. & P.
is only ll6 miles,wit a maximum grade of
less than 20 feet, while the distance to
Peoria, by our new road, win be so miles,
with grades of 60 feet to overcome. The
difference in distance tonly &c miles) is fully
made up, as we understand it, by the differ.
ence in grades, thus enabling the c. r. /.
q r. tor compete, on equal terms, for all
Peoria or eastern business.
In addition to this, it viii be found that,
when our new company goes to the Penn
syivania central, or any other company, to
negotiate our bonds, the C. r. /. "a p. may
offer all other roads centering at Peoria
from the east, not only liberal terms and
close connections with this city, but also
with their whole line to Council Bluffs:
and "a those eastern roads centering at Peo-
ria would rather mako close connections with
hock Island and ell points through Iowa to
counch Bluffs than only to Rock leland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-09-26

ternoon, 18th inst. Supposed 10 have caught
from the friction Of the machinery.
The citizens Of smyrna want more and
better light than can be afforded hy lamps,
candles, &c, but owing to q difficulty exist
ing between gentleman who holds sufli
cient stock to give him control of the gas
works, they can have no gas. The citizens
are much cnrased, and the matter will prob
ably be settled by law.
The boys in and around Smyrna have
an evident relish for moonlight nights and
watermelons; but a great distaste for the
salutesh they receive frequently-in the
shape of powder and shot.
"A HISTORIAN Priest, Rev. Arthur Boy
dan, native of Bethlehem, Judea, preach
ed in the Presbyterian Church, in Smyrna,
Sunday afternoon, 18th inst, on the subject
of " The persecution and suiierngs of the
Christians in Turkey" His description of
the sufferings of the Crctan women and
children, at the hands of the Turkish sol
diery, was heart sIckening.
AT the last monthly meeting of the
Smyrna Loan Associations, the Smyrna sold
its money at AZ per cent. premium, and the
Diamond State at 80 per cent.
Georgetown is said to be the most en-.
terprising town in the State now. SO much
for railroad terminus.
The Capitol Hotel, at Dover, has been
leased to two ladies Of the town, Madames
Lizzie Mullen and Mary A. Stewart.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-09-26
Congress-.

Congress met on Monday and adjourned till
the 10th Of October, and then unless other
wise ordered by the two Houses, the Prcsi.
dent of the Senate and Speaker oftle House
will further adjourn their respective Houses
until the 10th Of November, and if then not
otherwise ordered all adjournment till the
st at December will be had The Repre-
sentatives of the people have thus signiied
their determination to keep watch and ward
over the national interests by remaining so
near their post that they can assemble at
the call oftheir officers, and as law max
ing body and governing power, assume the
direction of affairs if the rebels, joined by
an apostate President, should attempt to
give practical form to their threats of sec
ond rebellion: 1t is we'll that the peoples
guardians should keep ever on the alert A
project i'd undoubtedly on foot in the rebel
States, encouraged by the Democratic party
Of the North, to defy and attempt to annul
the reconstruction laws.