Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-21

Chicago. We suppose they represent the
four millions.
RrxovAL L-Messrs. Martin 4 Murphy
have removed to their new Office in Pape's
new building. So West Second street, near
Otto Klug's store.
PERsoSAL.-Geo. II. Parker, Esq, re-
turned from Washington, d. O., this morn
ing.
Hon Hiram Price returned this morning
from Washington.
MARRiEp.-By notice elsewhere it will be
ss,n that our young friend Geo. W. Foster,
has done very sensible thing In taking .
partner, Miss Sallis W~bsr, Of this city.
We extend to him and bis lady our best
wishes, and the kind remembrances OF this
Office. He Was once one OF the DRMocRAr
boys, and Of course remembered his former
oomp panions, and to-day have they tasted
his hsaish and that Of his fair brides II
half their wishes be realized they may we'll
be proud.
SOMETHING Nsw.-The parlor entertain
nsnts At LeClaire Hail. Of the Glass Blow
srs and Magic Bell Ringers are attracting
considerable attention, as they are some
thing new for this section Of the country.
They should be attended by every one, not
only for the qualification of curiosity. but
for tho Information to be derived. But very
few understand how oil the curious and
cumming glass toys are made, or how glass
can bs made TO assume the many varied
colors and shapes seen in our china stores.
By attending the entertainments given ev
cry evening, useful lesson Is learned be-
sides glass toy, ornament, etc, 10 given TO
| oil lucky ticket holders.
1ce HorsR BURSED.-Last night, about
| eleven o'clock, the alarm Of fire called the
frsmen from their evening festivities to the
| lower part OF the city. Each company
| started for their engines The ". Donahue
having half mile the start, was first on
the scene of action. which proved to be the
ice house on the bank OF the river, near the
City Cemetery. Rescue Company and
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company also
made their appearance on the ground, but
their services were not nesded. The Fire
King boys were met when about halt way
down, by courier from tho river, stating
that they were not needed The damage is
considerable to the parties owning the ice,
as by far the greater portion Of their stock
will be lost, and their business consequent
y destroyed. What makes it particularly
/ aggravating, is the belief that tho building
Vas fred for the purpose of calling the fire.
men from their amusements. There seems
to be no other reasonable supposition in re-
gard to the matter Such wanton spite and
destruction Of property could only be per
formed By those devoid Of oil principles Of
nanlinsss. The matter should be investi-
gated, and tho parties taught wholesome
le esson.
FInENss's sBALL's.-Yesterday was q hap
py day, and . pleasant one too, for the boys
Of the Fire Department After making .
very oreditablc display about the city, and
receiving the eommendations Of the city
Fathers, and the compliments Of the public
for their excellent parade and tine music,
the various companies separated, to meet
At Larhman's Hall and the Hall Of Liberty
Engine Company in the evening, to finish
their anniversary with . pleasant dance.
Everything passed of pleasantly at both
places. The boys were oil out, attended by
their ladies, the most excsllant music was
supplied, and right merry time did they
have. After the adjournment Of the City
Council, His ho.. or, the Mayor attended by
the Aldermen aud City Attorney, honored
tho ves,ivities with their presence, and
joined with the boys in their amusements
Late in the evening the alarm called them
to duty. at the fire in tho western part of
the city. They returned after run Of
couple Of miles and enjoyed the dance
only the more for its interruption, until
the morning hours bads them think Of eth.
er duties. The evening Will, long ba re-
msmbered DO ell who were in attendance.
On, MI PAPaR CoLLARl-The sportsmsn
of our city are having considerable sport in
their fishing excursions just now. Ysster-
day was big day with them .. Rock River,
near Camden. They we're out in force, some
Of them taking their swsethssrts along
with them to make the angling more pleas
ant. Two Of our most fastidious young
gents, with boiled diskiss and polished
boots, and withal somewhat Of ladies men,
we're there. Il became necessary fos them
to cross = shallow plaes in the river one Of
our friends got . skif and boatman to take
him over. The ladies watched his graceful
movements - be entered the frail craft;
hanksrchisfs were waived. and lips touched
tips Of fingers; proudly the precious bur-
den was borne over the shallow waters;
half the distance passed, the boat anticipa-
ting the graceful stepping ashore, quickly
turnsd-over. With acrsbatic grace, pol
ishsd boots flashed in the sunlight, and
plumbsd the lowest dspths-knee deep;
suppressed scrsschss followed BY applause,
~ eur gallant proudly strode the waves to
shore. Half the distance passed, an un
lucky slip, twas too late, his only words,
"Ob, my paper collar" we're half lost in
. gurglisg sound, ~ the waters closed over
him. Theladies we're in ecstsciss twas the
angling they liked, kindly they fishsd him
out, and gently laid him on the bank to
dry. For further particulars enquire on
Brady street.
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