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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

LAST NIGHTS ENTERTAIxNEsr.--T an.
tertainment given at Darts Hall, last night,
by the teachers and scholars Of the Chill
dren's Progressive Lyceum, attracted a
considerable audience, The girls in their
pretty costumes, aud wen enacted roles
formed very pleasing scenes. In pecuniary
point of view, the affair was also success,
and the funds resulting therefrom- win be
appropriated in purchasing books fof their
library. - sos ae .,..s GaszssI
The dance. which followed, at Rodman
Hall, was largely attended. =
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

H II. Mayo begs to inform his friends and
the public generally, that Mr.. Mills has just
returned from the East with large assorti
ment of the finest and most fashionable dry
goods.
These goods having been bought for cash,
he is enabled to offer tothe public at the low.
est possible rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
Ready for Inspeofn

,,r ! have just arrived with nice and Jele-
gantsstoeksefs Prints, Brown and Bleaehed
Muslins, Domestic and French IGinphams.
Dress Goods of all kinds and styles. Ladies'
Sackings, Shawis, Hosiery, Notions, and all
kinds of Fancy Goods, which viii be sold at
very low prices.
6 Inay6dIm. ssT - s L. WoLr. {,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

Es-F FAMILY CASES. 7H"
Of 50 to 20 large vials, moroc-
CO or rosewood case, contain
ing a specific for every ordina-
~ disease family is subject
to, and books of directions.
From $40 to SIS
Smaller Family and Travelling Cases.
with 20 TO IS walls IS to S6
Specifics Tor oil Private Diseases, both
for Curing and for Preventive treat
meHt, in vials and pocket cases..frsm 90 to IS
PONDS EXTRACT,
Cures Burns, Bruises. Lameness,
Soreness, Sore Throat, sprains,
Toothache, Earache. Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Lumbsgo, Piles, Sore
Eyes. Boils, stings, Bleeding of the
Lungs, Nose, Stomach, or Of Piles;
Corns, Ulcers, Old Sores. Price SO
cts. to &1.z5.w $500. > -
&- These Remedies, except PONDS Ex-
TRACT y the oass or single, boz, are sent to
any part OF the country, by mail or express, free
OF charge, On receiptef the price. ~ * BE-
Address HUMPRREYs,S SPECIFIC
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CO.
Office and Depot, No. 500 BRoADwAY, New York.
Dr.. HrxPHREss is consulted daily at his Office.
personally or by letter, above, for all forms Of
disease.
For sale by HARRISON & SHARKS. Daven-
pert, Iowa, and o. GRoTJAE; Rock Island.
febl4dAy. g 3 E8vg
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

Go to to the Bryant q Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become q good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad-
dress lenclosing stamps] the Bryant & STRAIT
ton Commercial College. Davenport. Iowa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

PROBABLE INCENDIARIsM.- The Daven.
port Gazette states that an ice house at the
lower end of that city, owned by John Ben
kue, was burned to the ground on Wednes-
day night at about eleven O'clock, while the
tlremen were engaged at their annual ball.
A probable incendiarism. s 7 ss $50
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

.WooLES MTLLs.-Mr. Little6eld, travel
ing agent of the Rock Island Wooden Mills,
returned few days ago from trip to the
various central points of our state. This is
not exactly the slime of the year to dispose
OF WOODEN fabrics, but considering the season,
hernade large sales. -v
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

AT Wordsworth l. Cos the largest and a
best selected stock of Carpets to be found 10
the west is now offered for sale OF prices that
cannot be beat. Their stock 1consists of
Top Brussels, 8 pls Extra Supers; Ingrains:
Rag Hemp &c; also a complete assortment
of Floor Oil Cloths Rugs; Door Mats &c.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
At Bamberger's.

Printed Muslins, Figured Alpacas, Lus-
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 Is cents, worth 81 so.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

Ice CREAM FREEzERs.-The latest and
best style of ice cream freezers, warranted
to freeze in the shortest possible time, can
be had Of N. Kane & Co., Buford's Block.
Everybody should have one.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

LITTLE FLIEs.-For the last few days the
air has been filled with gnats, just as it al
ways is, at this season of the year, whereat
the wiseacres predict another rain. tsgg
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
Railroad Trains.

LRAyE-ohicago,R Rock Isisnd O Pacific, going
East at u 80 A. NJ. and 900 p. NJ.
Going West--at $50 a. M. and 5.45 2. NJ.
Western Union, and Sterling q Rock Island,
at 545 a, M. and 4.4b Pm.
Coal Valley, about 700 a.. M. and loo P. NJ.
ARRTvE-Chicago, Rock Island Pacific,
from the East, at $50 A. NJ. and 5s45 P. NJ.
Prom the West at 7.S0 A. III. and 900 P. NJ.
Western Union, and Sterling Rock Islam d
at $40 A. MI. and IL! 90 r. M. ns
Coal Valley, about II A. M. and PM.
gEN Trains run by Chicago time, witch is
about Is minutes faster than Rock Island time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

IcE CREAM-A. Lazare & Son have re-
opened their ice cream rooms, and are ready
TO serve the public in this line, at any hour.
See Local Column"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

KA1sE's BILLIARD HALL will be opened
this evening, with free lunch, to which all
are invited. He now has one of the pleas
ATTEST places in town, and will have, as he
deserves, good run of custom.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
For Sheriff.

Mr.. EDIToR-Sir: Please announce IN your
paper that FRAZER WILSON is candidate for
the office of SHERIFF for the county of Rock
Island at the next election && y =
Rock Island, May 18th, 1858. e~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
A CARD.

W. HAYDEN, practical Watchmak-
NJ er, worEing Jeweer and artistic Engrayer
and Enameler, and the well known maker of the
Champion b. b. Belt, has secured the former tel
egraph Office, three doors from the post Office for
work shop, where he VIII give HIS entire atten@
ton to the working part Of the above branches.
Aftef'an experience of twenty years, in the large
citesof 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 scientific principles, By which accuracy
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
sible prices compatible with the finest possible
workmanship, should give him q CALL
Is may12dtf. GEORGE w. HAYDEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, I. o. O. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle SITS, ut u o'clock P. NJ.
GEORGE SroeKER, N. G..
Z. D. SWEENEY R. S
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

The celebrated actress, j oahnna Claussen,
and troupe, are expected at Darts Hall, the
last Of this week, when our people will be
treated to something nice, in the way of
theatricals
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. l8,R. A. M. meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues.
days of each month.
zo J. L. RAMSEY, III. P.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
SIMLIA SIMILIBUS CURANTUR
HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS

HAVE PROVED, FRoMTHE MOST AMPLE
IL experience, an entire success; Simple,
Prompt, Efficient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicines perfectly adapted to popular use,
so simple that mistakes cannot be made in as
ing them; so harmless to be free from danger,
and so efficient as to be always reliable. They
have raised the highest commentator from all,
and will always render satisfaction:
Nos Cants
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

FIRENEN's BALLs.-Balls took place at
Lahrman's Hall, and the Liberty Engine
Company Hall, Davenport, last night, under
the auspices of the fire department of that
city. Ra 1858 E-Hs- -~s..s.ss
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

Ice CREAM.-The ice cream season has
arrived, and Mrs. Johnson, after fixing NJ
her rooms in excellent style, is as usual one
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

BIRD CAGEs.-M. Kane & Co., have just
received fine lot of bird cages, various
sizes and prices. Call and see them, in
Baford's Block
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
AGRIcuLTURAL MEETING.

THE Stockholders Of the Rock Island County
i Agricultural Society are hereby notified to
meet at the office of the First National Bank of
Rock Island, on Saturday,rthe 9th day OF June
ext, ut clock M, for The purpose of eleeting
President Vice President, Treasurer. a Sec
Rotary, and q board of FIVE Directors. -
50. J. M. BUFoRD, Sec'y.
Rock Island, May u, 1868, dw3w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

RsscUE ENGINE COMPANY will have a
dance at Rodman Hall ON the night of the
22d.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
LOCAL coEunrw.
Carpets Carpets.

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion Of articles under this head
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

WESTERN ENGINE COMPANY will have a
dance at the Turner Hall, on Friday evening
the 22d. See advertisement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
Glovas. GLOVES GLOVES

Just received a JOB lot of Glores all ST
yes and colors which we will sell at very
Low. price. Call and see them an&
n AS-ss q 8skz A s May lBRos.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
Ice Cream.

A. Lazare & Son desire to announce to
the public that they have srefurnished their
ace cream rooms, and commenced making
Ice cream. Give them q call.
May20d4t ut Nasf EaE 49, sfN&
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
D;atlp argus.
Premium Job printing.

Orders for jon PRfHTfSG will meet with prompt
attention at the ARGUS OFFICE, aud be executed
in tho very best man rer and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21
carpets and OH e,othsi

Ladies Hats, Bonnets, Flowers and Rib,
bons, the most extensive stock and loves,
prices, at Block & Newburger Bros. SIS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

DELIGHTFUL. - Everybody is delighted
with our present spell of true May weather.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

A CHEYEENITE.-Yesterday a somewhat
frightened individual, oae-eas of the worst
quality of ''Sod Corn" was noticed prom.
enading Illinois street in search OF
Faro bank. On being questioned, he
stated that he was originally from
New York city, and had been eonsid.
cred very bright youth there, but on land
ing at Cheyenne, he had been pulled, pick
ed, and cleaned" in very short order. He
had brought three dollars TO town with him,
and was looking for faro bank in which
to make q raise. At last accounts he hadn't
found 1t and entertained very poor opinion
of Rock Island. f<.H
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

FoRrY CESTs line viii be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

OUa FIREMEN AT DAvENPoRT.-The Gre.
men at Rock Island, who attended the grand
parade at Davenport yesterday, report hav
ing received every courtesy at the hands Of
the fire department. of that city, and having
thoroughly enjoyed that enlivening occa.
sion. The Gazette says:
The hand engine of one of the Rock Island
companies (the Rescue) excited universal praise.
1t shows that it is kept by accompany that take
pride in keeping an engine which looks as fresh
and bright if it had just passed from the hands
of the manufacturer" s-.
The annual parade of the fire department
Of this city takes place tomorrow, and a
fine display may be anticipated.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

RIVER lrEMs.-The Key City went down
last night; the Reserve, this morning. nat.
ing of 60 barrels Of salt for Darts Sons,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

CLEAN UP.-Some weeks ago, the City
Marshal gave notice that all the alleys in
the city should be cleaned up, by those on
whom the duty deyolved, and in all eases
where the order was not complied with, the
city would do the work at the expense of the
dilatory property owners, or occupants On
account of the very bad weather, nothing
has been done in the matter, thus far. Sum.
mer is approaching, and ii is absolutely nee
essary to get through this business as soon
as possible. The Marshal desires us to state
therefore, that in all cases where the usual
regulations are not complied with, he will
proceed as the law directs. Our citizens
will avoid penalties, and practice economy,
by having the work done themselves.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

EVENING AND MORNING Gun AT >ReeK
ISLAND ARsENAI-Manyp people are under
the impression that the morning and even
ing gun fred from the Arsenal are intend
ed to be fred at sunrise and at sunset.
This is an error. They are fired according
to an old established army regulation for
the purpose of sounding reUeiHe and retreat
regardless of the hour at which the sun
rises and sets. The commandment OF mill
tary post may designate any hour he chooses
for firing it. The morning gun at the Arsen-
al is fired long after sunrise.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

THERE seems to be a Misrepresentation in
regard to the ordinance requiring the owners
of stock TO restrain it from running at large.
Horses, colts, sheep, swine, goats-in fact
all kinds of stock, except cows, are required
to be kept up. If found running at large
within the city limits, the city authorities
"'e ITq"ifeer - Rake up sucn STOCK sen
1t at auction. The amount received from
the sale IS first applied to pay the expenses
If anything is left, the owner of the stock
can claim it. The city marshal has given
notice that this ordinance will be enforced,
and If he means anything by the notice,
land he says he does) owners of such stock
had better keep it up, OF they willllose It.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-21

The latter steamer has just been painted up
throughout, ana looks as good as new. The
Countess aad New Boston viii leave for IT.
uMadison n1the morning The Savanna and
Jennie Baldwin will be up tomorrow. The
latter is stern wheeler belonging to the
Northwestern line, and new boat in this
trade. She went down last Saturday. The
Dubuque went up this afternoon, sssssa I
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-11-06
I. The Election.

The result Of the elc ction, rs is
generally known, is the defeat Of
democratic candidates. by what
inajorities is immaterial. States
manship has played ont in the
Cnited States, and with some other
disgusted man of.old, We exclaim
fools for luck. - '.o 7.
Iowa has adopted negro suffrage
by a popular majority Of at least
$4,000. In this townit carried by
II majority, while the rcpublican
ticket had Sc majority. Since tho
election = score Of republicans who
voted for it because it was on tho
ticket. tell US they did not know
the question was being voted upon,
that they simply voted the ticket
without "a why or q wherefore. :"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-11-06
NE WIS ITEMS,

The indictments for treason
and conspiracy" in the Federal
Court at Nashville against many
prominent rebels were dismissed
on the plea of amnesty. In the long
list Of names we see those Of Gems.
Polk, Morgan, Bragg, Forrest,
Buckn:r, Breckenridge, Hardee &c.
TIL. bondholders Of the Louisville,
New Albany and Chicago Railroad
have taken the. nee essary legal steps
or will soon do so, to forecloso the
mortgage upon the road, and sell it
out. 1t is also understood that the
road will be bought and run in the
interest Of the Michigan Central
railroad.
Gov. Scot of South Carolina, has
violated the law about distinction on
account Of color, by offering $50, 900
reward for the arrest Of the murder
or of q Negro, while the amount Of
forcd for the slayer Of . white man
is $3.50.
The reports the custom depart-
ment shows that the importstions
for the fiscal year 50 tar, arc not so
great as last year.
Gen. Rosseau has assumed con-
troll of affairs in Louisiana. Gen.
Steadman has been placed in charge
Of the police Of New Orleans.
The Atlantic cable announces
that the Alabama difficulty will DO
settled ia few days. and that Eng
LAM is willing TO pay the American
claims. BIT ea 4 Vi 1850 :
Radical victories are we'll calcu-
lated to make bonds COUP. and ev-
crything Which the poor man needs
to supply the wants Of his little
family will also 60. up. but the pro-
duotions Of his labor and his toll are
not in demand. Their prices will
decrease.
Wheat goes down!
Daily wages GO DOM!
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-11-06

The December number of Peter
sons Magazine is already received.
It contains q full and complete Ia
bic of the best original and selected
articles Of any of the montblics. -
The price for single subscription
is $500, to clubs, four copies for
$500. The volume for 1869 will
contain nearly 1000 pages. It's
premium, ''The Star Of Bethlehem"
is worth the price Of the Magazine.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-11-06
FRIDyY, NOVEMBER, 6, 1858.
OU1 BIR u.

The result Of the election Of
1860 was the annibilati on Of the
cotton and sugar. crops ofthc South,
6rst causing them to bear fabulous
prices because of their'non products
ion. and finally continuing the high
prices of both for the. same reason.
non-praduotion. .a-aa,' IA -. Q
The result Of the recent cleo ton
promises the same result, but in a
different way, to the grain product
ofthc North,-a depression Of the
markets and prices, owing to imam
cial mismanagemcnt in nearly every
department Of the government.
Before the election we were told
that t!osc interested in the success
Of Seymour and Blair, hadIborrowed
from the banks of N. Y..City $15,-'
100000 and lockcdits up for the
sole purpose Of depressing the grain
market and intimidating the elect
orstosupport democrats 1.-THE polls.
1t is true, the bank statements re-
futed any such theory or fact. Yet
the people Rugged the dclusion, and
h61esSly believed that with the eleo
ton Of Grant and Colfax,1 the price
Of farm, products would speedily ad-
vance. They overlooked the fact
that the contraction Of, the currency
for the last year. has rhccn over
$4,000, 900, while'with dur crop
Of last ycay, it was inadequate to
move the produce Of the West.
Another fact thsy overlooked, is
that the election of Grant and Col
fax has been procured by FRAUD
UPON THE BALLOT Box. Tho indi-..
cations are that Grant has ffty-onc
electoral votes in the South, while
twcnty-tbrce areaexcludel from the
count, Not one Of those states arc
for Grant, .bpt with an honest eleot-
ion every one Of them should be
countedsfor Seymour, which, with
the votes cast for him would insure
his election by decided majority.
Before the election, in anticipa-
tion-ef an advance in prices, the
faces Of our republican farmers
wore q broad
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-11-06

THE AMERICAN SrocK JOURNAL.
Farmers wishing pleasant and
profitable reading should send their
names and address to N. P. BOYER
& Co. Parkcsburg, Chester Co. Pa.
and receive free and post paid,
three copies of the above Journal.
Also splcndidly illustrated Show
Bill and Premium List, offering
great indu cmcnts to Agents for
obtaining subscribers Mt tho low
price Of 81 per annum.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-11-06

Out of charity, however, to the IN
rrLLrorscE Of tie party.swe con-
cede that Che great mats oflthe peo-
pic understood TIE .isspe.. Of the
campaign, -aha. xdted nssrssau fEtage
to save the expense of reconstruct
ing Iowa by congressional interfer-
enee, and chat We might: have
''pesce..'r I sT2q ia "
The majorities so far as ascer-:
tanned in this county are about as
follows ; $40 -
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-11-06
lie Roy.

I; On Monday morning We made a
hasty call at lie Roy, MIMI. the
FIRST time since the Il. r., put in
it's appearance there, 1t has real
ly attained a. surprising growth
for town one year old. It's prin-
eipal street is we'll built up with
good business houses upon each side,
has three hotels, the principal one
of which, by Mr.. Caswcll is really
an oruam ent to the town, and in
fact would do credit to even such
towns as McGregor or DEBORAH. It
is constructed Of brick, the rooms
are pleasantly located aof good
height, and arranged in their, de-;
taiisai in modern style. It is need
less to say the style OF the house 10
we'll maintained ia~the management
of it's proprietor, for whoever knows
-Caswell, knows that he don't keep.
hotel to the halves In looking
about the town we ran upon several
friends as happy as clans
at high tide. F. w. Frisbie
in charge ofiDr. Clcmmcr's Drdg
Store was as happy as lord. and
thriving like green bay tree. W.
Hayes was full Of business with ..
full stock Of goods. +. Jordon
was doing o good. and prosperous
trade. Gregory 4 De La Ronde
were buying all the grain they could
procure, but sorry that the prospect
Of Grants election had ruined the
prices. The town has erected .
school-house this summer, of brick,
two stories high, ,34x54 feet on the
ground, which is nearly ready for
use. 1t has but one church, but
with our notions one such school
house is worth dozen houses of
worship. Our ideas may be absurd,
yet we think mans. first duty toward
his offspring is to provide them
food, raimcnt, and the amplest
means of nj entail Improvement, be-
fore arranging for either physical
sports, or religious instruction.