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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
At Wadsworth G. Cos.

Just opened, Linen Towels, from 200 apiece up
hemstitehel Handkerehiefs, from l5e TO $l.bo
spiece; also, Hosiery, Gloves, Hoods, Nubias,
Ac., at very low prices.
The best assortment Of Lace Collars, Lace
Handkerehiefs, Dress Goods, Shawls, DC, to be
be found in Rock Island is at Wadsworth Cos.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

DEDICATION. new Methodist Epis
copaI church in Perryton township, near
D1nus', will be dedicated on the 25,h day OF
December. Former pastors, ministerial and
lay brothers are invited to be present
Fl. NJ. SEDoRE.
Pastor
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

The MESDELssoHN CoNCERT.-To night
n special train will run before and after the
concert, to carry such as desire to attend the
Mendelssohn Quintette Concert. The train
will leave the depot at Il o'clock, the
time of the departure of the regular train
going West, and special will bring pas
sengers back at the conclusion of the Con.
cart
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

The illness OF the Empress of Russia,
from which she cannot recover, is the result
of a cold taken at a charity ball, which she
gave for the relief of the poor children Of St.
Petersburg.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

There are out 5000 regular gamblers
in the city of New York, besides the pro-
prietors and dealers; and their winnings
average $4,000 nightly. The total losses
against faro and policy playing, foot up the
enormous sum S9.000,000 per annum.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
To the Afflicted.

DR.. Knapp, VINO has visited Rock Island over
twelve years, and who cures all CHRONIC DIS
EASES, as will be seen by his advertisement in
ansthcr column, can be consulted ~ the Rock
Island House, Thursday, December 9th. Con.
snltstion free,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

Charles Drown, who has ust escaped
from three years captivity among the
Cheyennes, says there are more than twenty
white children captives in the different bands
of that tribe.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
ODD Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No Is, l. 0. 0 F., meets
every Monday evening at ODD Fellows Hall,
southeast corner Of Illinois md Esg,o sts., at
u O'Clock r. NJ.
c. B. KNOX, n. G.
G. W. HAMIL1oN, Il. :.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
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 Suudays. large and well
selected assortment Of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, whicn can always be pro
cured Of the Secretary. msy6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

AUCTION !!-Rodmau House furniture to
be sold at auction on Wednesday Dec, 9Th,
at Gould's old stand, corner Of I'd and Perry
ST., Davenport, Iowa. dat.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

The sheds CT the Central Pacific railroad
which were burned, have been rebilt and
extended, until they now aggregate thirty
five miles in length.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

New NORTHERN LINE BOATs.-The new
boats which we mentioned the other day as
being under process of construction will be
finished and ready to run by the time OF the
opening of navigation. One of them, in
tended for the trade between this point and
Fort Madison, will be 2l0 or 10 feet long,
80 feet broad, and will, it is thought, be
named the Rock Island. The other two are
intended for the regular line between st.
Louis apd St. Paul. One will be 24j feet
long, and 80 feet in breadth, and the other
23i feet long, and 81 feel broad The ag
gregs,e cost Of the three boats will be near
" 100000.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

The citizens of DeKslb, H., have voted q
tax of $50, 900 for building the Belyidere
and Ottawa Railroad, by a majority Of 23t
in total vote of $40.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
Tina Solid silverWore.

A choice assortment of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents, just
received at Rutenbeck / Co.'S, 70 West Second
street, under the Newcomb Uouse, Davenport.
EaTuTh.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

NJ. Emile Girsrdin recently gave din
ner in Paris in honor of James Gordon Ben
nett, Jr. The leading journalists of Paris
were present.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

ABOUT fifteen of the Rock Island teachers
go TO Moline this evening to meet the teach
ers at that place, to practice music for the
forthcoming Teachers Institute,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
Rsroains at Newburger's.

A general reduction of prices to actual cost
with the determination to sell out II possible
Let those doub. who may but no that believes
the same shall be sayeI-mGny penny.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

A cloud of locusts, seven miles by Eve,
and 400 feet deep, passed over the western
presidency of India faw weeks since. The
crops were totally consumed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. IS, R. A. NJ, meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays
Of each month.
Henry BORROWER, II. P
Gre. L. CARLTON, Seo'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton gsvea wo,
mans rights lecture at Dixon Sunday
evening to good house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

Police IrEMs.-James Mccullough,
known more commonly by the dulcet appel
lat,ve of "Whiskey Jim" and who has been
verifying his latter name by a continuous
drunk of two weeks duration, WAS "haued
up" before Esq Chopper this morning, IN.
der the vagrant act. He was found guilty
in short order, and gent to the retirement Of
the city McAdam pile for 30 days.
A chum of "Spiri,us Frumenti Jim's,'
named Frank Rogers, and from whom it
would have been cruel to separate him, was
also sent to the stone pile for the same
length Of time, on the ground that 'they
had been iou' for weeks thegithee.'
John Mccarthy, cross-legged disciple
of goose and cabbage" was fined So and
costs for drunkenness. Business ia dull.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
DAILY MARKETS.

For the very latest market reports from
New York, Chicago and St. Louis, see our
first page.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

The Erie Canal has frozen over and boats
are retarded, Navigation has probably
closed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
|. n. HOLMES,
n RIO H TIEC OF
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Superintendent Of Buildings.

Office in Palace Row, Illinois Street.
Rock Island, Illinois.
Plans, with careful and minute specifications,
and reliable detailed working drawings, fur
nished for all kinds Of buildings. Alsa, all
kinds Of
ksogAsICAL DRAWING So '4CIrEB.
shall aim, through the ,,roducts of the
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LOCAL 00xUMNs.

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
To-Day's Advertisem' ts
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Something for every HOME, that will win a
place in every heart
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Chrome Lithograph after the charming ori-
gipal by John Phillips. Press ind people unite
in pronounoing it the most desirable Picture for
Home Adornmcnt ever published.
Send stamp FOR Illustrated Circular 10
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Gas~ Ask your Pictme Dealer for it.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

Orders for Job Printing will meet with promp
.ttsntion At the Aasus OprIox, and DO executed
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

Petersburg,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07

The Cost OF tho Women OF the Period
When Fully Made Up.
Her beautiful luxuriant blo..de hair is
worth-if it be wig-from $50 to $500 F.;
if it be switch, from $40 to SlOO; if it
be in curls, from $40 to $50.
Her pure white brow, her dark arched
eye. e.brows, cost from 81 to Sl4.
Her large and liquid eyes are worth
one dollar.
Her white face and neck (when enamel
ed) are procured ut price ranging from
SIS to S35.
The glowing rose and virgin lilly of her
cheek costs anywhere, with the various
soaps and cosmetics, etc., IS.
Her faultless. cleaning ivories, if false i,
cost her S25 to $500.
Her ruby lips are worth 25 cents.
Her round, plump cheeks, if plumpers,
cost So.
Her swelling bosom, is gotten up, if
pads, for 81 to 80 if respirators, for So
to SO; if balm and developers, for Sl4.
Her Grecian bend is worth anywhere
from to $40.
Her plump arm (if paddcd) costs from
0 to 50.
Her fair white arm (if care) costs from
81 to So.
Her Italian hands and ar:stocratic nails
are worth 50 and upwards.
Her corset therefore her waist) is
worth from Is cents to $50.
Her hips are rounded ut price Of 81 to
$3.50.
Her delicious limbs, when in the shape
of false, cost from IS upwards.
Her pretty little foot and ankle cost
from 81 to $50.
Her blotches, tongue scrapers, neck, etc.,
are worth 50.
The total beauty costs herself, or rather
some man of the period, from about $S5
to $3.50 and upwards, occasioned just
for her personal charms. entirely indc.
pendent Of her dry good, gloves and
bonnets. &
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07

Never wait for thing to turn up. Go
and turn it up for yourself. It takes less
time and is sure to be done.
What woman is mentioned in the Scrip.
lures before Eve? Answer-Jenny Siss.
What does husbands promise about
giving up tobacco end inf Smoke!
If a dentist and corn.extractor should
engage in an alteration, could they be
said to be lat it tooth and nail p
The Boston Post thinks celery and on
ions surer remedy for weak breath than
weak nerves.
King James I. was once entreated BY
his old nurse to make her son a gentleman.
"Nae, nae, NURSE" was the reply of the
British Solomon ; ''I'll max him lord
and ye wqll, but it ia beyond my power to
max him gentleman"
The art Of saying disagreeable things
in pretty way has been brought to great
perfection by French women. The other
day two dearest friends" were in CONVEX
sation. my DEAR" said the eldest, ''do
you know that your husband told me last
night that my cheeks were like roses 2"
"Yes, love, know he did. He spoke Of
it afterward, and said it was pity they
were yellow ones."
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07

A young enthusiastic was talking to his
intended, urging upon her speedy mar
riage, and to start to spend the honey
moon in California. ~ tell you," said
h,, his face glowing with enthusiasm,
"California is the paradise of this earth.
There's no use talking!' "No use talk
ting |" exclaimed the lady, with look Of
some surprise. "No use talkingr' he
replied. swell, if there's no use talking"
said the lady, "what in the name Of sea-
ses do you want of women there's don't
go!"
Ben. Wade has gone West to examine
the Pacific railroad. All swearing en-
ployes will be discharged, as Ben. allows
no competition in that line.
Somebody wants to know if Anna Dick
inson, when she aspires to be an NJ. c.,
wants it to mean Mother Of Children.
Let her tryl
An elephant on exhibition at Lyons,
New York, the other day, got angry and
picked up mule, hurting it some twenty
against cage.
The Judges of tho Supreme Court Of
Indiana have signed paper saying chat
they are overworked and underpaid, and
mediate resigning.
A shrewd old gentleman once snid to
his daughter: "Be sure, my dear, you
never marry poor man. But remember
that tho POOREST man in tho world is one
that has money and nothing else,"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07

A SA' CULINARY DUEL.-Italian papers
relate that four youths of Faenza, who
had quarreled recently, went to a field
near that city and engaged in desperate
duel. The conditions of the fight were
that, after dischargins their pistols, the
parties should continue the combat with
their knives. In both cases the pistols
were fred of without effect, and the sec-
ond act of the drama began. One pair of
combatants fought with great fury, and in
q few minutes botli men were on the
ground, one with five wounds, and the
other with seven. A fortunate accident
put an end to the second encounter, for
one of the knives, coming into contact
with button or some other hard substance
was broken in two, and the horrid specta-
Gle of their friends watering in blood
seems to have suggested other thoughts
than that Of continuing the conflict. The
two who carried out the programme are
not likely to recover.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07

labored for the advancement of the
very same principles which Mr.. Felt then
approved and declared to be right, while
he is to-day denouncing them as treasona-
BILE, and those entertaining them as "cop-
perheads."
"Partisan feeling may be in the ascen-
dancy in Iowa to>day, but the hour hasten
eth when the people will put the seal of
condemnation on those politicians who
have so suddenly found themselves bank
rupt in political capital, now that the war
is closed and there are no more rebels to
dread, no more generals to blame, no more
political battles on paper, no more fat
Offices to secure by shouting "copperhesd'
no more speculation in shoddy clothing
and rebel cotton, no more Governor
Stones to be whitewashed, no more steal.
ing from the swamp land and contingent
fund; in short, no more "bread and butter"
for the Withrows and Palmers to run the
machine with, so see no reason why un-
ion men of Iowa may not 60 on to vic.
tory
Yet, in order to get small Post Office,
Andy has been shouting "copperhcad"
Justify through the Post for the past two
years, and has finally succeeded. lie has
also fought several congressional battles
on paper, and has done his share towards
white>washing Stone and his friends. He
has assisted in buttering the bread which
Palmer & Co. have devoured. Andy has
also proven himself false prophet, for
those union men of Iowa with whom he
then had the honor to associate have been
worsted in every political fight and par.
tisan spirit rules the hour, and Andy has
gone back to the "aesh-pots of Egypt.
Fdyette Co. onion. -.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07

That Letter.
Andy Felt, of the Nashua Post, invites
Democratic Journals to republish his let
ter to Mr.. McClintock, which was read in
the convention that nominated Noble, at
this place, in 1866. He also publishes ON
article, wherein Le refuses to take any,
thing back expressed in that letter. We
have not space to give the whole of it, but
that our readers may see where Andy stood
we give extracts from 1t.
After going on to say that the opposi-
tion Of the Radicals to the policy Of Andy
johnson would lead to another civil war,
and the spirit of radicalism ruin our free
institutions, he says:
"On the contrary, the same spirit that
teaches me to hang John Brown and JEFF
Davis as traitors; to put down armed re-
b6llion by force of arms, to preserve the
Union at oil hazards, at whatever cost,
also prompts me to act now with those
who declare all the States in the Union"
*~ ** e aagv a
Yet Andy now approves OF the Con-
gressional plan of reconstruction, which
made territory of all the rebel States and
declared them oil out OF the Union, and
has vigorously advocated that measure for
two years past.
~ II worked for those great
and good men, those true and tried patri-
ots, Abraham Lincoln end Andrew John
son.
And yet, for carrying out the very
same doctrine that Mr.. Felt approved and
endorsed in &c, to-wit: that all the States
were in the Union, that cesession was fail
ure, &C., he now denounces Andy johnson
90 traitor.
"As strongly as l condemned your posi-
tion during the war, in that proportion do
! sincerely rejoice to see you right at this
juncture."
Ever since the date Of the above letter.
Mr.. McCliItook has advocated and
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07

Hamilton and Barr.
A writer in Appleton's Journal, who has
Just visited the site-near which railroad
has recently been bnilt-where Alexander
Hamilton was killed in his memorable
duel with Aaron Burr, says:
The venerable cedar tree against which
Hamilton leaned, as he gazed sadly for the
last time on that distant city which held
all that was dear to him in this world,
has been cut down and thrown into the
river, and the place changed beyond all
recognition. Looking around for the
memorials of past days, we at length dis
covered the granite block inscribed with
the name of Hamilton but the other was
not to be found, nor the numerous rocks,
which we had seen on our former visit,
decorated with the names or initials of
persons who had made pilsrimages on the
place.
A gang of laborers were at work near
the spot, and to their foreman we address
an inquiry about the granite block in
scribed "Durr, 1904" The conversation
ran as follows
Writer-Have you seen large stone
here similar to this one marked uamiltt n?
Foreman-Yes.
Writer-Was it marked with the name
OF Burr, and dated 1904? 81
Foreman-Yes.
Writer-Do you know where it is?
Foreman-Yes.
Writer-Can you point it out to me?
Foreman-Well, l guess not, seeing it's
underground. les been used rs o covering
stone in a culvert just above here.
Writer-Could you not have made use
of another stone, and allowed the inter-
esting memorial to remain?
Foreman-Why, yes; and ! told the
boss he'd better lay it alongside Of the
other stone but he said that Burr was
mean cuss, any how, and not of much ac-
count, and he guessed it would be more
useful doing duty as covering-stone than
perpetu ating his memory.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07
Mr.. Raymond as Reporter.

A~Es AN~ymaVAu ~ AepOrtef.
The professional associates of Mr.. Ray
mond, in paying their cordial tribu tc to
his memory, relate many incidents illus
trating his remarkable success as iourn-
alist. The following is one of which he
was himself in the habit of speaking with
especial relish. 1t happened when he was
connected with the Tribune as n reporter,
and before the telegraph had changed the
whole system of reporting: "IIe was sent
to Boston to report speech of Mr.. Web
ster, then in the height of his popularity.
Rival city journals also despatched their
reporters, each selecting for the purpose
two of their best shorthand writers to
work against Mr.. Raymond. The speech
vas delivered, and proved to be one of Mr..
Webster's greatest achievements. The
several New York reporters took the night
boat to return to New York, and all, save
MIR. Raymond, gave themselves up to such
enjoyment during the evening as the boat
Afforded. MIR. K. sat quietly in the back
cabin and was observed to be writing ru-
riously. Presently one Of the reporters
had his suspicious aroused, and setting
out on an exploring expedition, found that
Mr.. Raymond had on board a small print
ing Office fully equipped. His manuscript
was taken page by page by the compost
tors, set up Immediately, and on the arri'
val Of the boat in New York, at 5 O'Clock
in the morning, Mr.. Raymonds report,
making several columns of the Tribune.
was all in type. These columns were put
into the forms at once, and the readers of
the Journal were, at 6 A. NJ, served with
a full report of Daniel Webster,s speech,
delivered in Boston the previous afternoon.
This, at that time, was one of the greatest
journalistic feats on record, and so COM
pletely astonished and astounded the
7fibune's rivals, that they never published
the reports furnished by their shorthand
writers, but acknowledge themselves
fairly beaten.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07
CoMErH A BLESSING DOWN


Not 10 the man "f dollars,
Not 10 the man OF deeds,
"a ~es MOT to the mas Of cunning, ...
y - ~ Not to the man Of creeds;
Not 10 the man whose passion
IL for the worlds renown,
Not in form of fashion,
Cometh blessing down.
Not unto lands expansion,
Not to the miser's chest,
Not TO the princeiy mansion,
Not 10 tho braxoned crest;
Not to the sordid woridling,
o. Not to the knavish clown,
~ Not to the naughty tyrant,
Cometh blessing down.
Not to the folly blinded,
Not to the stepped In shame,
Not to the carnsl minded,
Not to the unhOly fame;
Not in neglect of duty,
Not tn msnarch's crown, as
EK4Na Not In the smile Of beauty, 49, ae
Cometh blessing down.
But to one whose spirit,
Yearas for the great and good;
Unto the one whose stOr Orehouse
Yielded the hungry food;
Unto the ore who hbors
Fearless Of foe or frown; r-.a. 81 IA
Unto the kindly hearted,
S9E@ Cometh blessing down.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07

A musician, whose nose had become
distinctly colorsd with tho red wine he
was wont to imbibe, said ono day to his
little son at the table: "You must eat
bread, boy; bread makes your cheeks red. I"
Tho little boy replied: "Father, what
lots Of bread you must have eaten p
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-07-07
Personal Appearance and Habits Of
Hum boldt.


Personal Appearance and Habits Of
Humboldt.
Humboldt, in early life, was eminently
handsome, with great dome'shapcd brow,
bright eyes, and symmetrical features, ir.
radiated by an almost constantly playing
smile, and beaming with animation and
intelligence. AS we write. we have before
US his photograph, taken at the age of
eighty>six, with an endorsement in the fac
smile Of his own handwriting.
1t is the full-length figure of an old
man seated in an easy-chair, with his
hands folded across his knees. He is in a
thoughtful attitude, with his head slightly
bent forward. His face is benevolent, and
wears an expression of dgnifed repese.
His forehead, high ani jntting, is nearly
covered by locks Of hair beached white
by time. His dress is simple, withou. any
decorations conferred by royalty. Alto
gether, it is such figure as posterity
will delight to recognize as that Of
Humboldt.
His habits, during the last years Of his
life, were quite methodical. In winter he
rose at six in the summer at five; and
devoted two hours to study. He then took
cup of coffee, and returned to his library
to look over his letters, which are said to
have amounted to one hundred thousand
annually-from all quarters of the world,
IN number of languages, and relating to
a variety Of SUBJ jects. From twelve to
two he received visitors, and then returned
to his study. From four to eleven he sat
at table with the king, or as the guest of
learned socities, or with friends. lie re-
tired ut eleven, and devoted two hours or
more to literary labor, thus giving to him
self but four hours sleep; and it is said
that his best works were produced over
the midnight lamp. lie was exceedingly
affable in his manners, ard ever ready to
receive those who had made special inves-
LEGATIONS in any branch of science and,
reading his works, while there is through
out an effluence of original thought, no
man was more scrupuious, as attested by
numerous notes, and references, in ascrib
ing full credit to his predecessors and con-
temporaries for what they had done.