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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-07

Raj ROAD TO EiGEwo ID, Mn. We have heard
irtimaiuns for somr time past that an effort will
probably be made, and with a fair chance for
success, to tuild i. railroad from this place to
some point on the PHILADELPHIA, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad, near Edgcwood unless the
friends Of the Maryland Central Road should
show both the ability aud Willingness TO push
through that road ~ ohce. The Philndclphia
road eau be reached in about leu miles from this
place. with very little grading and no bridges OF
any size. good road could probably be built
for about S20O,U00, and unless there is some pro-
liability Of getting an independent road to B,lt-
In favor of building this road to Edgewood =
Hartford (jfd) Democrdt.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-07
THE PENINSULA.


The residence of VIM. Rea, in Cambridge,
has been let to j. X. Bramble for hotel.
The Cambridge Gas Company has resumed
operations
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-07

II the $500 be carefully placed in an
envelope in the presence of the Post master,
directed to us, we will run the risk of its
reaching us.
In sending name let it be plainly written,
as well as the name of the Post office and
State. Address,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-07

ASSAULT by A NkGRo ton Saturday afternoon
last, whilst Mrs. Wiihelmina Beaston, in company
with her daughter, WAS riding along hear Summit
Bridge. she was overtaken by Two negroes III n
wagon, one Of whom. Wesley Lloyd, pretended
that she had his pocket-book. They several
times tried to run into her carriage, swearing
vociicrously at her and calling on her to stop
Her screams attracted several gentlemen to her
rescue, but being unarIned they were unable to
drive the negro away. Mrs. Beaston was taken
back to MIR. Eliisons and the gentlemen aud
Mrs. Beaston's daughter went to Glasgow, and
procured writ aiid had the negro arrested. He
was tuken before Justice Black, OF Glasgow, on
Sunday, aud held to bull for appearance nj court
was released. ~ Middletarn Transcript.
This has queer sound. How many un0i med
white men does it require to scare oil one black
man
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-07

Weak Back, Pains of the Side, of the Hips,
And about the Kidneys, relieved at once by the
application of one of
ALLC0CKS POROUS PLASTERS.
GAISsTowE, ALA Nov. 81, 1865.
'.Meesrs. THos ALLoruK Il Co.: During an extern
rive practice Of ten years, have been frequent
witness of the magical qualities of your Porous
Plasters. / can c,rtify thnt they all you claim
for them. Ron EFT Il. CAMrngII, NJ. D."
DR.. Myer, OF Savannah, Tia says they are the best
mechanical supporters for weak muscles ever dis
covered that By their warming pruptr rites they
bring power and health. until the strength of the
muscles entirely restored that he knows case
VII re Allcocks asters cured gentleman of
weak spine that he daily presciibcs them in his
practice with the happiest results.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-07

SIT seems to us that the course Of study marked
ont is most excellent just the proper one to bring
forth true women, and not the banbles turned OH
from many of our female seminaries. "-camden
Democrat.
1--WE knaw OF no location in the country where the
health Of the student can be so promoted as here"
Bordentoicn Register.
Under the constant attention and unhageing en-
ergcs of the Board OF Inst -ton, this College liz
quietly dispensing its benefits to lar numbers OF
lluDls. It's discipline is unequalled-its course OF
ins ruction thorough, and admirably arranged."-
Trenton True american. aug6, 2mw
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

The R., r. /. & ST. l.. RoAD.--A few
days ago we mentioned that the engineers
of this road were surveying through the
northern limits of Alton. The Telegraph
at that city calls their operations a species
of railroad warbling," and thinks the whole
business merely feint or maneuvre to OBJ.
tain aid 1t adds;
but if their objec. in making these dem
onstrations is to frighten our citizens into
making thu road donation of $50 900 or
100000 to induce them to pass through
the city, we can inform them that it will
fail. II the Rock Island road wishes to pass
through our limits our authorities will,
doubtless, afford the company every facility
in the way Of franchise, etc, but the people
do not care enough for it to be taxed for its
benefit. This making of donations to rail
roads to induce them to pass through places
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
ERIE RAILWAY.

Tue GREAT THRoUGH ROUTE TO THE East
This company now control and operate thirteen
hundred miles of road, extending from Cincin-
natl Cleveland, Dunkirk, Buffalo and Rochester
to New York
1t ia Of the six feet gauge, nearly third wider
than other roads, enabling the company to con-
struct and use coaches correspondngly larger
and more comfortable Its track has been placed
in thorough repair by the substitution of steel
rails at such points as are sabected to the great
est service, and where the highest rate of speed
is required to be made.
New and improved sleeping coaches accompany
all night trains, They are heated by steam, per-
fectly ventilated, contain elegant and spacious
dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern improvements.
Excellent dining saloons are located at CON
venient points upon the line, whore ample time
is allowed for meals.
Three express trains daily are run from the
western termini Of the road to New Y ork without
change, making as quick time as by any other
route.
The long distance run without change-SbO
miles-and the ppscious accommodations of its
broad gauge coaches, especially commend this
route to families and ladies.
Tickets via this popular line can be obtained
at all principal ticket Offices throughout the
country.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
aoRRTBEH AFFAIR AT
DAvHMPoRT.
a. Mysterious Murder.

At about eight o'clock this morning (6thl
the citizens, of Davenport were startled to
learn that the dead bodr Of one Of their old
est citizens, Mr.. +. W. Errig, had been
found in cstern behind the school house
of the st. Anthony's Catholic church, under,
such circumstances as pointed to crne'
and brutal murder.
The deceased was on Odd Fellow OF high
standing, having attained the degree OF Past
Noble Grand, and Past Chief Patriarch,
and was late representative TO the Grand
Lodge. Last evening, in company with his
bretbren of that craft, he attended the lee.
,pye of Past Grand Sire Sanders, at the
Burtis Opera House.
After the lecture, he went in company
with Judge Eagal Jno. Gundaker, and
others. to escort the Odd Fellows Of Rock
Island to the ferry boat.
From there he went to the lodge rooms;
from thence TO n restaurant where small
party psrtook Of lunch. He then return
ed to the Odd Fellows Block, where he chat
ted for half an hour with Mr.. John Gun
daker, on business concerning the lodge
He seemed to be in unusual spirits. On
| leaving, he started down Fifth street, on
the north side, which was the last seen 0
him alive.
This morning Father Flavin found o ha
lying in the yard near the school house, ant
fearing that some of his pupils might have
fallen into the cistern, lifted Off the cove
and was horrifed to find the dead body.
There were two and half feet of wate
in the cistern. On the back Of his hea,
was found the mark Of a blow from club o
blung shot, which fractured his skull. H
was evidently struck from behind. Whe
found his gold watch was gone. He leave
wife and six children, and no man in tn
city was more universally esteemed. Sine
1853 he has been employed at the hardwar
store of J. c. Washburn, now Kelly Il Macl
through all changes OF proprietorship. II
. came to Davenport in 1856, and WAS sbor
forty years Of age.
For many years Mr. Errig was Secreta'
of the Davenport School Board. It is Il
general opinion that he was murdered f'
|, money, the Gend committing the deed b
: lieyiug him to be some other person. II
greatest excitement prevails.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

SOLDIERS ORPHANS HoME.-Maj. Boards,
ley, President of the Board of Trustees of
the Illinois Soldiers Orphans Home, arrived
from Normal, this morning, where the Board
has recently held meeting. He informs
us that arrangements have been made for
the erection of some frame out.buildings in
order to give more room in the main edifce,
which is now somewhat crowded, with more
orphans continually arriving.
Among the various arrangements made
for the comfort of the orphans, is the pur.
chase of some two thousand dollars worth
OF cloth from the Rock Island Woolen Mills,
including some made to order, and known
as the "Ilinos Soldiers Orphans Blue
substantial article with handsome and
appropriate color. Our mills will also fur.
nish six hundred yards of plaid flannel for
the girls, seventy five pounds Of stocking
yarn, and FIVE hundred yards of flannel, &c.
The blue Goth mentioned above, has given
entire satisfaction.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

which they can't afford to go around, is q
wssts of the money of corporations and an
snr;cbipr Of the pockets of contractors.
IN ,ha one hand the Rock Island road can't
sfgo,d 70 90 around Alton while, on the
o,hsr our ci,izens nave no particular need
of The road as they can ship in any direction
by the roads already passing through here;
BY passing through here the kosk Island
road would divide our northern ana southern
shipments with the Chicago road F; whereas,
If !, goes around 1t would get none OF II
and our city would be none the worse on.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
Western Union Railroad.
Rock Isianu Il Peoria Railroad
Mail Rnntaa.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-arriv.s at
4.3o A. NJ. and 6:36P. NJ Closes 1920 A. M.
and 9 p. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAlL--via Wssrtowp, uanp-
ton, Rapids City, Por, Byron and Cordova, az
riyes at I0,4O A. NJ. Closes p. NJ.
COAL VALLEY MAIL--tby cars) daily, leavos
IA. NJ, and arrives P. NJ. Orion and An
dovor arc supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAiL-srrivss at sS5
A. NJ. and lO;O5P.M. Clores at M. and
lOP.M
ALRD0 MAIL-via Camden Mills, Andalu-
sic, E!giugten, Hamlet, Perryton, Alcdo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, oquswka, to
0quawka Junction, tssgetown), leaves daily
between s y A. NJ; and arrives at $3.50 p. N.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge. HaSlitt, Buf-
falo Prairie, Illinois City, Drury, Copper
Creek, and MiorsbuIg, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAIL--via Presumption, susE,
viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
Richland Grove TO Monmouth, Leaves Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at 4. M,
md arrives Mondays, Wsdnesdays and FRI
| dsy at y. NJ. Centre Ridge 10 supplied
| on Tuesdays by this route.
| CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
riyes Friday evening, at o'clock, and leaves
| Saturday morning, at O'clock.
| SWEDONIA, via Rural, twice week Hrrive'
Tuesday and Fridays, ct 4:30 2. NJ, and leavc'
Wodueslays and Saturdays at t3o A. NJ
This route terminates ut New Windsor.
Otice hours from 7ite A. NJ. to 500 P. NJ.
my- Spnisyl, op,n from u 10 An.
Il. y. 0ssoaN, Post Master.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
PETER FRIES,

ecrIFlER AND MANUFACTURERS or
X domestic Liquors, Importer and D0aer in
Fosoiyn Wines aud Liquors. Front street, oppo-
;ts Fsrry Landing, Rock Islasd, Ill.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
Il. Il. plRMENTER,

A TroRNEY AND CoUNsELLoE AT LAM ",
a oesso in Court House, Rock Island H.
Farms and city properly bought and 'O'a'
mav7OdIyve2w.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
May Bros.

"Opcn to tho World-Wc defy competition. -
Just opened Il full stock Of dry goods, Yankee
notions, for the fall market Come and see our
splendid stock Of Mernos, Empress Cloth, Irish
Poplms, coored Apacas, and other dress goods
too numerous to mention. We make speciality
Of black Alpacas which We offer at great bar
gain. Flanncls, shawls, Yankee Notions, Ho'
siery, and white goods at all prices.
Como and price our goods before purchasing.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
M,CAULEY L. BELDTNG,

-sURGIoAL and MECHANICAL DENTISTS,
- (successors to DR.. J. W. Veliel. Teeth ex-
traetsd without pain by the use Of NitroSs ohiae,
Of Laughing Gas. once on iti'no" e''' 'o0"
lately occupied by DR.. Velie.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

MuIrARY.-The soldiers that passed thro,
here yesterday morning. were three hundred
and 6fty in number, and recently occupied
different posts in the southern states. They
were under the command Of Maj. Seth Free
man, 18th U. S. Infantry Capt. Fl. F.
Smith, % L. S. Artillery, and Lieut.. Johu
P. Fisher, of the 23d Infantry. They are
en- route for California, and will be merged
with the First and Eighth regiments of in
fantry,
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
lHUBL u. ALLEN, JAMES w. ssoHs"N'
ALLEN l. SIM0ES0N.

A TTORNEYS AND CoUNSEL0Rs AT
n LAW, Rock Island, Ill. 0lioe in Buf0rds
Block.
sep28dly.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

A PRIZE. The Muscatine papers state
that en- Ohio heiress is somewhere in that
city, laboring as servant girl, and intends
to stick to that avocstion until she finds a
husbaad who will love her for herself alone.
The hotel keepers complain that their din.
ing room girls aren't worth o cent since the
report got out-the young fellows poster
them 80,
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

SHOCKING DEATH.-A young man named
John c. UassIing, of Blue Grass, Scott
County fell from loaded lum Der wagon a
short distance from Davenport, on Tuesday
evening, and had his head crushed to jelly
by one of the wheels He was twenty.niue
years of age.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. o. F. Knapp, an
old aud wel.known citizen Of Davenport
met his death in very sudden maner last
evening, (6th). He was stopping at the
residence Of his son-in law, Aid. 7. W. Nc
Clehann, anA ~ h~Nc r"et zen o'clock left
the parlor 10 go up stairs to his room. For
long time he had frequently been troubled
with vertigo, and he had gone half way up
the stairs, when he was seized with dizz-
ness, fell upon his face, and dropped back,
ward to the bottom of the steps. Alarmed
by the noise, his daughter Mrs. McCleIland,
ran to him, aad found him on the floor
senseless. Medical old was summoned, and
when it arrived Mr.. Knapp was corpse.
He probably expired instantly.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

On A Gu.-While the Father of Waters
is pre- eminently cold water man, just at
present he is "on a high with good pros
poets of getting good deal higher. What
is everybody's business IS nobody's, so the
gates at the lower part OF the slough have
remained Enclosed, and the water has backed
up from the river, in that direction, pushing
up as far as Elk street.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

GEO. L. CARLTON, Sec'y.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

A VRTFnAS GoSg.--In Mondays issue
wa published the death notice of Capt. Jas,
Galt, Of Sterling, brother Of DR.. Gait, Of this
city. The deceased died from the effects Of
a disease contracted while prisoner Of war
at Libby Prison, Richmond principally
the result Of inhuman treatment, little better
than starvation itself. He was captured by
the guerrilla Moseby. He was brave sol
dier and good citizen.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

CASTING LINES IN PLEASANT PLACEs.--A
poet has favored the Davenport Jornal
with Lines on Farm" but the matter Of
fact scribe of that sheet declines them on
the ground that the best "lines on farm"
are those attached to plow horses.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

THE CoNyENTloN.-rho members of all
the ward committees are expected to be on
hand without exception at the Court House,
this evening, to assist in nominating
delegates to the county convention. Our
democratic fellow-ctizens, without distinc-
ton, are urged to be present. Let there be
large meeting.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

MAN kILLGp BY TIE CAEs.-Wc are in
formed thgt the Saturday evening train, go
ing vest, when nearing the Edwards bridge
ran over and killed man named Shay. He
vas intoxicated and it is supposed lay down
upon the track, without perhaps knowing
his danger, Another victim of inlemper
ance.-Aledo Record 9Th.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
CARPENTERS WANTED.

CARLTON 4 PHILLIPS want or Car
y peutois Immediately. Call at their shop,
corner Of Orleans and Buffalo sts.
Rock Island, Oct 4, 1859, dit.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

MARRIED AND GoSE.-On Sunday after.
noon last, at the residence of the brides
father, Mr.. Otto Grotan and Miss Louisa
Koch were married at this city, Rev. A..
Mennecke officiating. On Monday morning
they embarked for st. Louis on the Tom
jasper, where they will pass their honey
moon They have the kind wishes Of many
frields
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

WHAT Is IT FoR Our ventilation of the
corruption of the Court House Ring, has,
we learn, met with general commendaton
throughout the county. Republican tax.pay.
ers are getting tired ofgiving their substance
10 support a horde of Court House barna
cles, and begin to fell like uniting with their
democratic neighbors to put down these
swinder8 and dead beats. We are request.
ed to renew the following question: Why
does the radical board of Supervisors as
sess .jail tax of nearly ten thousand dol.
lars for the ensuing year, whom the whole
amount of Jail liabilities is only twenty six
hundred dollars? Is it to create q Barns.
cle's contingent Fund? Perhaps the "of
fetal organ" will give US little light on the
subject.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
Young Mons Library Association.

The rooms of the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 A. NJ until 10 P. NJ.
every day except Sundays. A largo and vol
selected assortment Of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pro-
cured Of the Secretary. may6dly.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
Special Notice.

@. NJ. Aiken, at the sign of the Golden Eagle,
has just received his stock of Fall Goods-hand-
some Plaids, Popin, for Fall suits, Arab shawls,
Silk Warp Poplins, Merinos, Empress Cloths
Flaunels, Plaid Cloakings, skirts, and all sorts
Of things for the Fall trade. The ladies are re-
spcctfully invited to call and look at them.
C. NJ. AIKEN.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

AccIDESTs.-Mr. Ties, Of LeClaire, was
thrown ou, of his wagon at that place On
the 9TH, by the running away of his team,
and had one Of his arms broken in two
places by being run over by q wheel. 4
On the same day, Mrs, John Moore, Jr',
of that township, lost the two middle fingers
Of her left hand, and injured others, while
feeding q sorghum cane mill.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

RIVER AccnGNr.-The Dubuque Herald
says that large caft ia tow Of the Charlie
Rogers struck the bridge on Monday and
was partly knocked to pieces. The boat
took the tow below alter repairing dam.
apps
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
At Aiken q

Just in By express full assortment Of
Kid Gloves in all sizes and and colors. Al
80 Hoop Skirts in the most desirable shapes
"A full stock Of Amana Society Yarns and
Flannels, Black Alpaca of every grade and
price. In these goods we challenge compe
tition.
c. NJ. AIKEN.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

LrLmPUrrAN.-- Miss Alice Corwin, Of
Eliza township, Mercer county, is over
eighteen years of age, only three feet in
height, and insists that tho most valuable
goods are always done up in the smallest
pAckapes
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

TIcnr TIMEs.-The times are getting
tight, and our coustsbles are all busy a..
taching property for debts. No wonder
this is the case when we are all taxed to
death to support horde of barnacles
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

PoIIcg CoURr.-Ed. Stein, a stranger
who had been sucking at jug SO long as to
allow his copperosity to sagaciatc little
too freely for the peace and dignity of tn"
public, was jugged by Policeman Schraeder,
last evening. lie was this morning fined
the usual three dollars and costs by Magis
trate Copper, and expressed himself as
highly satisfied, stating that he had had a
big drunk, and had got of cheap enough
for any body Quite a philosopher as well
as hummer.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
TO BUsENEss MEII.

We would call the especial attention of bust
ness men to the fact that tho ARGUS Office does
RuNng, Binding and Blank Book Work, Of every
description, Parties having any of this kind Of
work to do will find it to their interests to call at
the AnGus Office md have it done.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
DEMOCRATIC TOWNSHIP CONVENTION

This Thursday evening, at seven o clock,
the Democratic Township meeting convenes
at the Court House to choose delegates to
the County Convention. 1t is hoped that
every ward in our city will be represented
and that due interest will be taken in this
formal opening Of the campaign. Let every
democrat be on hand
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

Just received, the largest and beet selected
stock of staple and fancy Dry Goods ever
brought to this city. Also, complete line OF
Cloths, Cassimeres and EoceknI. very fine
assortment of Ready Made Clothing and "onts
Furnishing G oods always on hand. Suits made
to order, and fits guaranteed. IIals Caps, La
dies Furs, DC. in every style.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
XadkWorth 4 Co.

Are now prepared to show the finest stock of
drecs goods, shawls, cloakings, warps and fancy
dry goods ever offered in Rock Island. They
have also on hand the best assortment Of carpets,
mattings, floor oil cloths, rugs, &c, to be found in
this vicinity, and at prices to suit all.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

CoRREcTIoN.-The installation of Rev. Fl,
A. Newell, as pastor of the First Presbyte-
r,an church, will take place on Tuesday, the
10Th, evening, at huff past seven o'clock,
and not Thursday, as enormously anAounc.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

Be or HAND To.NIGHT. - 1t is hoped that
every ward in Rock Island will be repre-.
sented at the Court House this evening by a
good turnout of democracy. Let there be a
manifestation of life and enthusiasm in the
party At the first step of the campaign. If
any of our radical brethren, sick Of the rule
of the barnacles, choose to drop around,
they will find the doors open. 1t is expect.
ed that each ward committee will be present,
and will be prepared to namo its delegates
to the convention, to be voted for by the
democrats present.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

RIVER lTENs-The Hawk Eve went up
this morning and the Mollie McPike down.
The Phil Sheridan will be up to, morrow
aud the Dubuque down.
The New Boston for For. Madison in the
morning.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

FlLLNG IT ur.-That ugly excavation on
Buffalo street, above Rock River, is being
filled up, in obedience to the desires of the
residents Of that locality.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

GENERAL FIXING Up.-This appears to
be'the season Of general repairing, renova,
ting, and painting up throughout our city.
Everybody is busy. Better weather for this
commendabIo purpose could mol be chosen.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

BuRGtAEY.--On last Saturday night
store at Oakley, Henry county, was broken
into, and robbed of about $4,000 worth of
goods. a carpet bagger has been arrested
on suspicion.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

Love FEAsrs, Radical meetings over
the river are called "love feasts,' but the
enthusiastic organs don't state whether the
love is for the niger or for the spoils
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

ANOTHER COUNTERPART Look out for
counterfeit two dollar greenbacks. They
are getting numerous, but the engraving
is too coarse to deceive those who are care
f1
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

THE JOSEPHINE HAIR EEsToRATIyE.-
It is seldom that we ever notice any article
Of this kind in our columns, but this prepa
ration i, so superior to the majority Of hair
restoratives, that we take pleasure in recon-
mending it to the public. We ale assured
from the best authority that it contains no
sugar of lead, nitrate Of silver, or any other
poisonous drug. 1t is valuable article for
the purpose for which it is recommended,
and should be upon every lady's toilet table.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07

A BRANcu RourE.-We learn that the
Rockford Company has graded branch
route from Cleveland Ferry to q point about
q mile and a half below Colona.
The evening Argus., 1869-10-07
La Bsdouine.

These elegant shawls, together with hno as
assortment of Embossed Silks, Dress Goods,
Flanncs, Staples &C., are just opening out in
large quantities and at popular prices Mt
b. NEwBURGER's.