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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
ERIE RAILWAY.

TaE GREAT TuRoUGH ROUTE TO rHE East
This company now control and operate tnir'een
hundred miles Of road, extending from oiheih-
natl, Cleveland, Dunkirk, Buffalo and Roohes'ei
to New York. ,,
II is Of the six feet gauge, nearly thru "lder
than other roads, enabling the company TO con-
struot and use coaches eurrespondlngly larger
and more comfortable. Its track has been placed
in thorough repair by the sub'titution Of steel
rails at such points as are ssbjeoted to the great,
cat service, and where the highest rate Of speed
/, required TO be made.
New and improved sleeping coaches accompany
| all night trains. They are heated by steam, per-
! fecty ventilated, contain elegant ana spacious
! dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern improvement
Excellent dining saloons are located az con
ysnlsnt points upon the line, where ample lint
is allowed for meals. .,
Three express trains daily are run IRON w
western termini of the road to New York withou
change, making as quick time as by any o'he
route. ca
The long distance run without chsnge-oo
miles-and tho spacious accommodations OF J,
broad gauge coaches, especially commend thi
route TO families and ladies.
Tickets via this popular line can be oo'ain ~
at all principal ticket Offices throughout VI
| country,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

RIVER ITEMS. The ice has began to move
slowly, an indication of the rivers soon clos
ing up. Steamboats, have had hard time
OF it in navigating these northern waters
during the last three days. The ice hss
troubled them sorely. The Savanna made
her way down as far as Dunleith, where she
gave up the Job of reaching St. Louis, and
stored her freight. The Minnesota, on her
way o St. Louis, put into LeClaire on Sat
urday morning, not daring to navigate the
rapids with the floating ice. The Milwaukee
left Dubuque on Frids, morning, and did
not reach this port until yesterday after
noon. The boats from keokuk are twelve
to fifteen hours behind time, The New
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
PETER FRIES,

DECTIFIER AND MANUFACTURES w
h Domestic Liquors, Importer and Dealer IN
Tossirn Wines and Liquors. Front street, oPPo-
ito Ferry Landing, Book Island, ILL.,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

Gov. Merrill, of Iowa, declines making
an Executive appointment to fill the vacan-
cy in the L. S. Senate, occasioned by the
resignation of Senator Grimes. lie thinks
no public interest will suffer during the
brief interval between the meeting of Con
gress and the Iowa Legislature, and for that
reason puts the responsibility of deciding
between several patriotic gentlemen who
want Grimes vacant shoes, upon the Legis,
ature in its assembled wisdom.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23


Boston did not leave Tor Keokuk until late
yesterday afternoon. She took 800 sacks of
grain, 500 plows and 400 bundles tubs aud
pals from Moline.
The Minnesota cane do wn today,
found for 81. Louis.
Tho Antelope has had five barges sheath.
ed for running against ice, and left Dubuque
on Saturday for Winona with the intention
Of taking a tow Of wheat for St. Louis.
The barge Of wheat sunk at the Dubuque
bridge by the steamer Dubuque was insured
in the Alma for $4,000, The Herald says
a man proposes to raise the barge for one
half its contents.
The Bengal Tiger, Capt. Capt. j. W.
Stewart, which lett here week before lss'
with 49, 900 bushels of potatoes in bsrges,
arrived at 81. Louis on Friday last with nine
barges, containing 1900 tons assorted pro
duce, in tow, and left for New Orleans on
Saturday.
The Northern Line folks are sending theil
property into Alton slough for winter quar-
tiers. Seven steamers, fifteen barges and
wharf boat winter there
A hull for new White Collar packe
which is to receive the machinery Of tn
Milwaukee, WAS launched at Madison, Indiana
on the nth inst.
The steamer War Eagle, Of the North
western Union Company, on her way u
Lake St. Croix, sunk last Thursday night o
Willow Riverbar, near Hudson, Wis, !
four feet Of water. Her freight and pal
senRers were all taken off safely by tn
ferry boats. Arrangements were made
Friday to pump her out aud raise her in
mediately. The ice WAS running thickI
This is the third time the War Eagle ht
sunk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

AN OLD RESIDENT Dead Joseph Turn
er who lives near Colona, in Henry county,
died on Friday the 18th inst. The deceased
was au old settler and respected citizen
Mr.. Turner MSS a farmer by profession, and
genial kind hearted man in his relations
to those around him. He has raised a
family of grown up sons and daughters, who
live in Henry and adjoining counties. He
came to this country in 1897, and lived in
this region ever since. He was buried on
Sunday last.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

SPOILED Mux.-,The families living on
the bluff, in Davenport, who own and are
supported by one or two cows have lately had
the milk ofthejr cows tainted by onions which
had been partly spoiled and thrown into the
open lots to rot, and which the cattle have
eaten. Many families have been TINS de-
spoiled Of their usual supply Of milk,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

THos. McCULLovGH, of Davenport, puts
the impress of his artistic skill on every in.
dividual that patroni2es his establishment.
We hear it rumored that some of the best
looking and best dressed men on either side
of the river propose presenting him Christ
mas goose for being the architect Of their
comeliness.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

Bamberger i, Offering double width Beaver
Sackings at $3.50 per yard; Ladies Fur Sets,
$50; Nubius, SOC; Ladies Japan Switches,
35c; Prints rs low as gc. lie invites the atten-
ton of the ladies to the wintar styles OF Sacks,
Wraps, shawls and Knit Hoods, just received.
GentIemen's Clothing made to order 70 per
cent. cheaper than any other house in the city.
Good fits warranted New cutter.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

KEHoE h CAgHART, Second Street, Dsv'
export, opposite the Newcomb House, have
unusual attractions in dress goods to offer
to their friends just now, Their stock is
being continually increased by additions Of
the latest styles, which they will sell at q
bargain.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

THAT an African gentleman should be de.
MED admission TO the National Topographic
cal Union is nothing but that C. I. Webb
should be selling Crockery OF the best kind
at the lowest prices is a very substantial
something to every householder on either
side Of the river.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

THE MECHANICS OF SpIRITRAPPING. -
The London Pail Mall Gazette says:
"Those who have been in the habit OF
listening with awe and alteration to the so.
Tenn utterances Of domestic furniture, VIII
read with some surprise u letter in the Stan
oard from Mr.. w &. Faulkner, philosophy
cal instrument maker, in which he states that
for many years he has had large sale Tor
spirit repping magnets and batteries express
" made for concealment under the moor IN
cupboards, under tables, and even for the
interior of the center support OF large round
tables and boxes. He has supplied also
quantities of prepared wire to be placed I'M
der carpets and oilcloth, or under wainscot
and gilt beading around ceilings and rooms
All these, he says. were obviously uSeo lot
spirit rappings; and the conhection W eae"
-a pye. aud Gattery was to be made by means
Of small button, like those used for tele'
graphic bellringing purpose', or by means
OF brass headed or other nail under the
carpet at particular patterns known to the
spirituelst. These rappers he adds, when
carefully placed, are calculated to mlslead
! the most wary. Then there are spirt'rap
| ping magnet and batteries constructed eX'
pressly for the pocket; and these, be tells US
will Of course rap at any part OF the room.
| He has made drums and bells which will
beat and ring at command; but these two
latter are not so frequently used as the mag
nets are, because they are to easily detected
| We quite believe Mr. Faulkner, but we should
like to know who gave him the order for al
these wires, magnets and batteries.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
THE ORPHANS HOME.
THE INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED.

Mai. Jas. NJ. Beardsley has recently
returned from Bloomington, ILL.,, near which,
in the town Of Normal, an examination was
lately made Of the management Of the Sol
diers Orphans Home. The Chicago news
papers had lengthy nccouuts OF the eohuuc'
of Mrs. Ohr, the mstron, who was acered'
tied with inhuman brutality in whipping one
of the orphans, and persistent maI'rea'ment
of al, under her charge. Several grave
CHARGES wers made also against the other
officers 81 the Home, the steward in partic'
uIss, for extravagsnt and dishonest charges,
snd conspiracy with tradesmen who supplied
the Home, to rob it Of its funds. An ex'
animation was at once ordered by the
Board of Trustees, which commenced on
Wednesday last, and continued without
cessation until midnight, Of Saturday. The
board, consisting Of Maj. Jas. NJ BeArdsley,
of this city, Col. John NJ. Snyder, OF
Springfield, and Hon. Jesse A. Wilson, OF
Bloomington, held their court from nine
o'clock in the morning Of each day al
midnight. Over 400 Witnesses were exam
ned,-mothers of the orphans, frequent
visitors at the home, president and faculty
Of the State Normal School, prominent cit
zens Ct Normal and Bloomington, beside
the teachers and officers Of the Homo. Th'
investigation was most thorough an'
searching one, eliciting everything tina
could possibly be said either against or II
favor Of the present management Lega
counsel was employed on both sides, Col
Upton, Of Bloomington, appearing for tn
State, and Gen. John McNultY for the off
GERS Of the Home.
Maj. Beardsley returned from Blooming
ton this morning, and snid that the Trustee
had not yet made out their report, havin
to wait for the photographer to transcrio
his notes. Their decision is yet for shoi
time secret, for excellent reasons. Ma
Beardsley tells as that the children all al
pear to be happy, well clothed, and we
fed. There was but one in the hospta
and that one convalescent. The result (
the investigation will transpire shortly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

IpENrwED.-The watches found on the
person of the Davenport yagrant, Henry
Dale, who threw the note out the jail win
dow, have been identified as the property of
Perry Gage, q saloon keeper of Muscatine.
Dale is now held for petit larceny. These
are the watches supposed to have been
the property of the Messrs. Terry of this
city, but which the could not identify. The
great mystery Of the fear Dale had of Mus
catine is now cleared up,-NaScdtine jour
tui
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
At Wadsyorth & Co.'S.

Just received large lot Of shawls; striped long
and square shawls, paiseIey, Broche Misses and
children's wool shewls; also new assortment Of
plaid dress goods; new styles Of hoop skirts
cloakings, hoods, nubias, &c.
Also the most complete assortment OF carpets
and floor oil cloths to he found in this section.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

A forecast Of December. 1t is a forowarning to
those who are thinly dressed to go to May Bros
and prepare for winter. They havA S"'i ""'
of Empress Cloth, Merinos, French and Engllsa
Alpaeas. and all kinds of Dress Goods, Chin
ehillas, so per cent. lower than any other house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
TO BUs1EHss AdEN.

We would call the especial attention OF bust
ness men to the fact that the ARGUS Office docs
Ruling, Binding and Blank Book Work, of every
description. We keep Papers, Envelopes, Gard
Board Tags, and all such stock on hand, and
print them to order. The ARGUS OFFICE is the
only place in this vicinity where first class job
of printing can be done--and where it is done
neat, quick and cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
Young Mons Library Association.

The rooms of the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 A. N. until 10 P. NJ.
every day except Sundays. large and well
selected assortment of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pre-
cured of the Secretary. may6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

THE LAMAR.,-The resident stockholders
of the above named company are requested
to meet at,the Office Of Hayes & cleveland
at I o'clock this evening, to select q second
director. {, IEuEspALE,
President Rock Island BrRncl,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

1t is estimated about $4,000 people were
present at the opening Of the Georgia
State Fair Wade Hampton made the
opening address, responded to by Iancey'
Woodward of Pennsylvania. and General
Capron, of the Agricultural Bureau, also
addressed the people, and were cordially
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

OPENING To.NIGnT,--Ernst Woltman
will open his new saloon tonight with
free lunch All his old friends, with many
new ones, are invited to be present
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
FOR S A LIE

THIRTY -FOUR LOTS in B. Dsvenport's
l. third and fourth additions TO the city Of
Rock leland.
TERMs.- Cne fourth down; balance in one,
twornd three years. with interest.
B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island, Sept 81, 1869, d3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

DEAD.-A grown up son Of Mrs. Drumms
who keeps the boarding house in Eggleston's
row, and who has been On invalid from his
infancy died last night.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
Fine Solid Silverware.

A choice assortment of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents, just
received at RutenbeCk 4 Co.'s, 20 West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
S,TrTh
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

Some novelties in cOlorcl all wool and white
cotton bed and cradle covers, at bargains.
Also, dress goods, furs, millinery goods, oil
cloths and carpets, very cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
Odd Follows

Rock Island Lodge No. 18, I. 0. 0. F., meets
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
southeast corner Of Illinois and Eag'e sts., at
u o'clock p NJ.
c. B. KNOX, N. G.
c. W. HAMILTON, Il. 5.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

CRAMpToN & Cos new store begins to
wear a completed appearance. They hope
to be able to receive their friends tomorrow.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
GOLD WATCH LOST.

T OsT, at about half past ght o'clock Sunday
l. evening, somewhere between the residence
Of Mr.. Bogue in the lower part Of Rock Island
and the city Of Moline, a lady's gold watch, open
faced, with a gold dial and the city of st. Louis
engraved on the same The finder Will ee SUIT
ably rewarded by leaving the same wit
JOSEPH A. BIDDl50N
Rock Island, Sept. 6, 1861 diff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

THERE is come talk of q well-kuown Dav
exporter taking n wife from this side
shortly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
Teas Teas

6. NJ. Harr., is selling the best Imperial
Young Hyson AID japan Tea' Tor sl.40' ~
Lundy's Auction Room. ho'-ANi"'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

LADIES, you can get a good, all linen hem
stitched handkerchief at Aikens for twenty
FIVE cents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

OoAL.-We are told that coal has been
sold from teams as high as 26 cents per
bushel, during the past few days. #
We don't see why an effort is not made to
bring coal in on the Rockford road, from the
Cleayeand mines Moline URjon
1t is very evident from the above that our
neighbors Of Moline are sadly in need Of a
branch of Gables coal monopoly at that
place, and they should at once set about Sc
curing an extension of the Coal Valley road
to the corporate limits.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

AIKEN has a full stock of Amsna fannels
which are the best goods in the market.
Also large lot of Sucker fannels and
jeans, that are good and cheap,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

The best stock of hose, gloves and under
clothing ever offered in this city can be found
at Aiken's at very low prices
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

Ice commenced running; the ferry boat
will soon seek winter quarters.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

FoRTY CENTa line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
MOul6ingS.
READY GLAZED SASH.

IN CONNECTION with my Planning Mil,
L have opened g Ware Room for the sale Of
Prined and Glazed Sash, where / will keep con-
stantly on hand all sizes of these articles, which
can sell At much cheaper rates than they can
be purchased for elsewhere. / obtain my Glass
from the manufactures ct Pittsburg thereby
saving the profits which others must pay who
buy in this market. All Builders, Farmers. aud
others in want of Sash will consult their own in
terest by giving me call before purchasing else
where ss an Offering unusual Inducements for
this trade. ]. A. BIDDIsCE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
DAILY MARKETA.

For the very latest market reports from
New York, Chicago and St. Louis, see our
frat page,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
MaaonlC

Barrett Chapter No. IS, r. A. NJ, meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays
af onch month
HENRV BurGowEE, II. p.
GEO. L. CARLTON, Secy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
DIED.

TURNER.-Near Colona, Henry county, on
Friday 10Th inst, JosEPn TURNER in his 5sth
year.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
patlp argus.
Premium Fob Printing.

Orders for Job Printing will meet with promp
attention at the ARaUs OTyroE, and be executed
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
SALOON FOR SALE.

TUE UNDERsIGNED offers a for ra sale hi his long Long
V;vsr and Eli streets or will tradc the same for
q team. His object IN senhng into tho
country. The saloon has good furniture and a
billiard table. Apply to -
JOHN. STAUBACH.
Rock Island, Ills, Oct. 81, 1859, d3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

A man by the name of Scbreckhase died
suale-ly !" Davenport yesterday. He had
been in drunken condition for two or three
days previous. He lived at Amboy in this
state, and leaves a wife and Children
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
LOCAL 0oxUNGcG.

Fry-EEs CEsrs line will be charged for
Oh ;nssrtion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
BUSINESS CARDS.
n q plRMENTER,

, A TToRNEY AND CouNssLLohr 80. a. "a NJ,
"A Oeioe In Court House, nook is'snu' AN'
mAv20dlywe2w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23
M,CLULEY l. BELDING,

SURGICAL and MECHANICAL DENTISTS,
y successors to DR.. J. W. Veiiel; TEEN n, a..
,raOtsd without pain by the use OF EIiros' nn'n
lately occupied by DR.. Velis.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-23

at as rsas onable rates as any other solvent
COMPANY.
The Placer herald., 1869-10-02

INDICTED. During last week some ten white
men were arrested OH tho line of the Central
Pacific Ra ilroad at Colfax, through information
obtain ed through special policemen in the en-
ploy of the Rairo ad Company, and lodged in
the county Jail. The regular Grand Jury having
just adjourned, special jury was convened by
order of Judge Spear, to examine into the charg'
ee preferred. This jury found indie tments against
the whole ten men for arson in the second degree
in setting fire to snow sheds some five miles east
of Cisco. The trials are set to commence on
Tuesday next. We suppose separate trials will
I've demanded, and if all should be thus tried it
will take some two or three weeks. We learn
that most of the defendants witnesses are in the
State of Nevada.
The above was written for our last issue but
was overlooked. On Tuesday last TIVE cases were
called but on application of the District Attor
ney, postponed until Monday, October 1lth inst,
and new jury ordered.
The Placer herald., 1869-10-02
THE PLACER HERALD.
AUBURN. OCTOBER 2, 1869.
OCAL AND COUNTY MATTERS.

14~~->>->~~>>~~~~~>~~>~
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= obtain possession of this book. The work
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The people of Placer now have an opportuni'
ty of obtaining the work in this manner. as Mr.,
W. P. Bennett is sole travelling and soliciting
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people for the purpose Of taking their names and
tion of the author, the gentlemany appearance
and thorough business capacity of Mr.. Ben nett
the agent, cannot but insure heavy subscription
: list in Placer.
Sin the above was in type We have seen a
letter to Mr. B emmett from H. H. Bancroft & Co.,
stating that the books cannot be furnished for
this county for some three or four weeks. owing
TO the immense sale OF the work in San Francisco
This will, of course, add TO the list OF subscribers
In the county, and only occasion few weeks de-
lay in receiving the book
The Placer herald., 1869-10-02
New Illustrated Work en- California.
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