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The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18
THE DAILY APPEAL
SHOOTING ARRAY AT PINE NUT
VALLEY

Sheriff Bollen of Douglas county
was in town, yesterday, having in
charge Frank Rank, arrested at Dayton
night before last, charged with shooting
John l.. Roach. The shooting occurred
last Friday, in Pine Nut Valley, near
the intersection of Lyon, Ormsby and
Douglas counties, some sixteen miles
from Carson. Mr.. Rank pleads entire
innocence of the shooting, and of any
knowledge of it except III reports in
circulation, and until his arrest was
pursuing his usual avocation of wood
hauling in the vicinity. Upon what
evidence he was arrested, we are not
informed. In relation to the matter we
fad the following statement IN the
Enterprise of yesterday
About Que year ago Roach brought
suit against Rank to dIspossess him OF
certaiu wood ranch near the head
waters OF FL Dorado Canyon, about Is
miles from Dayton. \ good deal OF Ill
feeling was engendered IN consequence
About 10 days ago Rank lost 80 cords
OF wood, by fire. He suspected Ronch
10 have fired it. On Friday morning
last be met Roach on the disputed ter
ritory. Some angry works passed be
tween them, when he drew n shotgun
upon Rpn ch-Roacb beng unarm-d-
and threatened bin that should he
attempt to remove any wood he would
shoot bin. They parted, however,
without any alteration. On the same
evening Mr.. Roach WAS out driving IN
his carrle, and when passing near be
cabin of Ranks, he was attacked by the
latter snd fired upon without any warn
ing. The charge of shot WAS OF various
sizes, some large and orh-rs small, and
Il number of them struck Roach on Va
r!ous parts of his boiy, two entering
the Goats of his abdomen, Just below
the ribs, on the right side. DR.. Hnz
lett, of Dayton, was called aud extracr ed
some of tie shot and prohed the wounds
for others. He gives it as his opinion
that, should there be no damage done
10 tie Inresrines or their appurtenan-
css, the injured man will in lime r.
cover, otherwise he must inevitably
die. few day must necessarily
eiapse before the nature of the wound
can be nScertain-d. The horse that
Roach was riding received the grca err
portion uf the charge in his right FAM
several OF the snot entering his
bowels-from the effects Of which he
has since died.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

TREASURE CITY. August ia prize
fight between Johnny Grady and John
McGlAde, for ST 900 came off yesterday
about one mile from Hamilton. About
300 spectators were present. They
fought "a rounds, occupying two hours
and a half. Grady was declared winner.
This was McGlade's twenty-ffth fight.
Grady was trained by Joe Coburn, and
seconded by Coburn and Mcintyre.
About $1,000 changed hands among
outsiders on the result.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

FoR YosEMIrI.-The Governor and
Mrs. Blasdel started, yesterday, BY
private conveyance, on q tour in Cali
fornia. Their destination direct, We
are informed, is the Yosemite Falls.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

TIE FESTIVAL, last night, was well
attended, and doubtless was pleasant
reunion of the friends of the church,
ADD We hope, a financial success.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

CHANGED BAsE.-0ur pet railroad
has taken new direction. Instead OF
coming from the foothills to the west OF
Carson, down Treadway's lane. it is
Surveyed to run across Miss Clapp' s
ranch .heuce along.ice our potato
patch, in close proximity to the front
door OF our d@elling-in the direction
Of the Mint II Lewis Of the Crescent
resided where We do. he could see that
railroad track without looking hey ond
his nose-tue extent of his vision.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

No CLUE has yet been obtained Of
the murderers of Mrs. MILFORD of the
highwayman who failed in the attemp,
to rob Spoouer; of the perpetrators of
the rotberies in and near Empire nor
Of the burg ars who broke into the
store at Genoa.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

TIE MOONLIGHT which sacceeded the
brilliant display which canopied US with
golden clouds elsewhere poticed), last
evening, was of peculiar, delightful,
h.zy character. accompanied by re-
sreshing breeze, which made the night
delightful
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

THa Travellers Insurance Conrany,
of which Geo. Cbedic is the local
agent at this place, is DOW prepared to
issue policies for The Overland route,
INCLUDING the ronud trip. For terms,
see advertisement
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

TaE Nevada annual conference OF
tho NE. Church viii meet AZ Washoe
City to-day.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

PHENOMENA of rare beauty occurred
in the sky for al. hour after sunset. last
evening. Clouds floating just above
the western horizon changed color to
The deepest green, reflected upon the
clouds eastward Gradually there was
a change to lighter and most charm.
ingly varied tiuts imaginable. Fin~lly
the scebe became one of brilliant, blaz
ing freight giny, siowi, fading aud
disappearing about 8 0 clock.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-08-18

\ New KIND OF WHEAT, for this sec
ticn at least, is being raised by Mrs.
Uaines. III tue northern part OF town.
I. is named Egyptian or seven headed
wheat. Its brancby heads are nearly
as large MS ears of corn, and the kerr
Dels are Of extraordinary size. We are
informed that Mrs. II. has several acres
of this wheat, which she proposes to
carefully preserve for seed. A speci
men may tie seen ut this office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
DEMOCRATIC TOWNSHIP MEETING.

The attendance at the Township Con.
vention, last evening, was all that could be
desired. The various wards of the city were
fully represented, and spirit of hopeful
ness for the coming campaign seemed to
prevail. Capt. Blackburn was chosen chair.
man, aud |. n. Kirkpatrick, Secretary.
The following delegates were then chosen
to represent the township in the County
Convention to be held on Saturday First
Ward, Thomas Birmingham, j Frank Con.
way, and Serene Powars. Second Ward
John Buck, W. F. Jobe, and W. Il. Lundy.
Third Ward, James Copp, Jr., James
Broderick, and /. Huber. Fourth Ward.
Charles Skinner, George Wagner, and vii.
liam f. Gilmore. Delegate a. large, Loui.
NJ. Buford.
On motion of R. B. Tegeler,it was carried
that delegates who should find it impossible
to attend the County Convention, be EN-
powered TO choose substitutes
No farther business coming before the
meeting, an adjournment was moved snd
carried,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
HENRY COUNTY ITEMs.

The Geneseo base ball club proposes to
use its surplus funds, one hundred dollars,
for lecture purposes.-Tho Association Of
Congregatonalis churches of Rock River
is in session at Geneseo, shooting match
came off at Carbon Cliff last week, for purses
amounting to $50, which we're won by the
Geneseo blades.-A Teachers Institute
will be held in Geneseo on Monday the
l8th.-The October term on the Henry
county Circuit Conrt opens at Cambridge
on Monday next.--Therc ara now on the
docket, Is criminal cases, 223 common law
cases, and 100 chancery cases--of which
latter II are for divorce.--A lively dissatis-
faction exists in the great moral party of
Henry county which the scribes and Phari'
sees are laboriously endeavoring to heal.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

CAN'T STAND 1.-THE sophomorlcal
young man who is supposed to breathe into
the Union newspaper of this city the breath
of ardent life, thinks the ARGUS has fallen
from its former high estate, and is not SO
vigorous as it was. In this judgment the
enthusiastic young man, who is fresh from
"spots more halowed than the shrine of
Mecca" and who writes in garnet where
his enthused soul imsgines that the Fields
are greener, the water brighter, the air
nurer, and the stars shines with gentler
raw even than over" the aforesaid "spots, -
makes a mistake. He did not intend to
draw q contrast between the ARGUS now
and heretofore, but between the ARGUS and
the Union. We are compelled to concede
great deal in this contrast. We confess
to our inability, as well as some indisposi-
ton, to put the same ardent tone into the
ARGUS that he does into the Union. We
don't use much of it, and couldn't think Of
carrying so much as he does. We unques.
tionsbly belong to that class in politics
called by cottonssealers and spoon .confs,
caters, copperheads, bet we are not inter-
nally copper.lined, and can carry only a
very small quantity of ardent. la this re.
spect we must concede to him of the "gird.
ed loins" the palm of Rock Island journal.
ism. He is entitled to it, and promises to
make himself still more SO. We honestly
confess, therefore, that We can't stand the
pressure, and yield the field to this devout
young man, who has lately been playing
pous at the "Old Homestead in the distant
East" where he was probably patsed on the
back aud told that he was a sprig Of no or
binary promise. And he is. He promises
much.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
Mail Routes.


CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL--srrivss At
4:30 A. NJ. and 5:36P. NJ. Closes at 1920 A. M.
and P. M.
PORT BYRON MAIL--viA Wstertown, nsnp-
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and CordoyA, sS-
riyes At l0:40 A. NJ. Closes p. NJ
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(by esrsl daily, leaves
IA. NJ, and arrives P. N. Orion and An
dover are supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-Arrives OF 9:Se
A. NJ. and 10;06P. n. Closes At +. M. and
10P.M.
ALRDo MAIL--viA Camden Mills, Andalu-
.ia, Edgingtsu, Hamlet, Psrryton, Aledo, High
Point New Boston, Keithsburg, 0quawka, to
oquawka Junction, (ssgetown), leaves daily
between 2 A. NJ, and arrives at $3.50 r. ID.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, HAslitt, Buff
falo Prairie, Illinois City, brury, Copper
| Greek, and Millersburg, goes by this route.
| MONMOUTH MAIL-via Presumption, sues,
| Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
| Riohland Grove to Mon mouth, leaves Tues
| days, Thursdays and Saturdays at a. N.
| and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and FRI
day at 7 P. NJ. Centre Ridge 10 supplies
on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rives Friday evening Al O'clock, and ieays'
Saturday morning, at O'Clock.
SWED0NIA, via Rural, twice week arrlVe
Tuesday and Fridays, st4:3O p. M, and leave
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1870 A.
This route terminates at New Windsor.
once hours from 7G0 A. M. to 500 P. ID.
MS-sundsya, open from TO 10 AN.
NJ. B. OSBORN, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
ERIE RAILWAY.

TnE GREAT TuRoUGH 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 Is of the six feet gauge, nearly third wider
than other roads, enabling the company to con-
struct and use coaches oorrespondingly larger
and more comfortable. Its track has been placed
in thorough repair by tho substitution of steel
rails at such points as are subjected 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-
fecuy ventilated contain elegant and spacious
dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern improvements.
Excellent dining saloons are located at con
venent points upon the line, where ample time
is allowed for meals.
Three express trains daily are run from the
western termini of the road to New York without
change, making as quick time as by any other
route.
The long distance run without change-S6O
miles--and the spacious accommodations Of ia
broad gauge coaches, especially commend thit
route to families and ladies.
Tickets via this popular line can be obtained
at all principal ticket Offices throughout the
country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

A LITTLE MORE LIGHT NEEDED.-The
Duke of Bencac, having returned from the
old family altar and the bosom that nour.
ished him, having girded his loins for a
Drawer struggle in the future, and having
put his foot into the Barnacles' Contingent
Fund, will perhaps be kind enough to tell
us on what ground previous Board Of Su'
pervisors voted to Supervisor Chief Engineer
of the Fire Department Overseer Of the
Poor--City Observation-Disclosures
Church Usher-Grnnd Mogul Of the Cold
Water Temple Of Honor of the State of Hi
nois, &c.Knox, the sum OF $50 for his toll
and fatigue in expanding $50. Also, will
he tell US how the Board came to vote to
Sheriff Drury the sum of s., 1890 for work.
ing eighty five days for the county in his
peculiarly energetic manner?'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

The MOLINE DAM.--The Moline water
Power Company are very properly anxious
that the break in the Golfer dam at Moline
should be repaired at once, and thus fore
stall any further damage from it during the
approaching winter and spring, whea the
immense accumulation of ice which will be
drawn down this side the island map be at.
tended with fearful consequences not only
to the property Of the company, but to that
of the government and the c. r. !. & P. r.
r. Co. The estimated cost of making the
dam safe for the winter and spring is about
$4,000. Several conferences have been
held by representatives of the Water Power
Company, with Gen. Rodman and the Rail.
road company, but the difficulty seems to be
that Gen. Rodmau does not feel that
he is authorized to take any part of the ex
pense upon the government without orders
from the war department, and the Railroad
Company is not as apprehensiive of danger
as others. If the protection Of the govern
ment interests depends upon the result of
course of red tape, the delay will probably
prove fatal.
With the additional flow of ice on
side the island by reason of the dam at the
head of the island which will turn a largt
! quantity this siae which would otherwise
pass on the other side, there is just reason
to be apprehensive of the consequences 4
heavy ice gorge about the Railroad or Gov
eminent bridge, with the immense pressur
the head of water would bring against ii
might lead to incalculable damage, not onl,,
to the interests named, but to the city itself
If the ice should break up with heavy ris
in the river, and then gorge, the whole lowe
part of the city would probably be flooded
to the depth of several feet, which pould re
suit in total suspension of business, ant
immense damage to property.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
Nav Bros.

"open to the Word-We defy competition -
Just opened full stock of dry goods, Yankee
notions for the fall market. Come and see our
splendid stock of Merinos, Empress Cloth, lrsh
Poplins, colored Alpacas, and other dress goods
too numerous to mention. We make aspeciaiity
of black Alpacas which we offer at great Dor
vai,. Flnnpels, Shawls, Yankee Notions, Ho-
sery, and white good. at nll prices.
Come and price our goods before purchasing
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
THE BARNAoLRy CONTINGENT FUND.

His facetious grace, the Duke OF Bencac,
endesvors to euligbten us this morn
ing, on several points, but we still plead
guilty to mental darkness. We made ooid
to inquire why our radical Board Of Super
yisors had assessed a jail tax of about ten
thousand dollars for the ensuing year, when
the Jail liabilities only amount to twenty ak
hundred dollars. Having returned from
",he bosom that nourisbed" him, and from
the old family altar" where it is presumed
he sen. up many a tremulous invocation,
and having "girded his lons for drawer
struggle in the future" the Duke is no doubt
now prepared for almost any rash under
taking, but about the most desperate piece
Of knighterrsntry which he can attempt, is
to defend the Court House Ring from charg
es Of thievery and corruption.
The Duke endeavors TO explain away the
enormous jail tax on the ground that once
upon time the people of this county voted
100000 to the Warsaw l. Rockford Rail
road, Just as the various townships have
lately voted nearly 100000 to the Rock.
ford, Rock Island St. Louis Road. In
their honesty Of heart the radical members
Of the Board of Supervisors desire to pay
this old debt, and consequently levy an
enormous jail tax to do il with. This ensr'
nous tax was formerly explained away
on the score that it was chiefly used to
relieve the families OF our soldiers in the
field, and whoever objected 70 its being used
in that manner was a sopperhead and trait
or, and deserved to be hanged, drawn, and
uuartered. But tho SOLDIERS family" busi'
ness is played out now, and the Barnacles
Contingent Fund must now be called by
another name, by which it is hoped 1t will
smell Just as sweetly as ever to the oltacior'
les of impecunious tax payers 1t IS now
the Railroad Indebtedness Fund. II we
have railroad debt 10 pay, why do not our
radical brethren raise tax for that pur'
pose A.? Why do they raise money ostensioiy
for one object, and then pretend to apply
1 il for another? Why not deal on the
y square with the people If our BarnacIe'
y have so increased in number that the usua
n stealings are insufficient to fatten them-o
D if the Head Center Of the Ring wants $40,
Q 600 a year oil to himself, and insists tina
q slO 0OC additional must be assessed to saw
Q h;s pile from the raids of his ravenou
t, brethren, let US call it no longer the ia
). tax which has become stencil IN tn
n, nostrils of the people, but designate it tn
er Bsrnacles' Contingent Fund tn
is Bummmers Relief Fund, or tn
D. fund for the Amelioration of the Fort
Thieves. We would then understand it, an
ty as hard working people divided their sean'
r. earnings with the tools of the Court Hous
10 Ring, they would know just where the
r. money was going, and in kind of pious re
at ignation, would submit in quietness, an
n, await the dawn of better times just a
10 present, they doa't know exactly what is b
err coming of their money. By all means, Il
ne Us have direct tax raised for Barnacle
C. Contingent Fund.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

EQUAL To CHIcAGo.--In addition to muir.
ders and stsbbng ARRAYS, people in Daven
port are chased around the streets by high.
waymen, at night, and have their virtuous
slumbers disturbed by burglars. A few di'
vorce cases thrown in, would complete the
picture Of an Iowa Chicago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

THE JEwK.-For the information of those
who may no, be posted in the polite science
of heralding, it might perhaps be we'll to
state that the Duke 'of Bencac is not the
disguised .Tewk" mentioned in the famous
New York City romance of "Moses the Sas,
owl
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

Fnr DrpARraFST PAHApF.--on Mon.
d.v mar, The Fire Department ofour city will
turn ou, on special parade, to test and wit, It,
mes. tested the qualities of the splendid
steam sra engine "wm. Eggleston." The
Departments of Davenport and Moline , WIN
also be present. The trial o, 'he 81 e iann"
will probably take place from the ne" 'e'ee'
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
Taken at Post Hospital, Rock Island Afse""' '''
the week ending Oct. .7th, 1907
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

A DEsURyED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
George W. Copp, agent of the Phoenix In.
surance Company has just received an elo.
CANT Autograph in gilt frame, expressing
the thanks of the Company for his long and
efficient labors in its behalf at our city. Mr..
Copp is fully deserving ofsuch mark of
annra citation
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

A LIQUID SUBJECT The Duke says that
"tha suggestive season has arrived when
the swallows homeward Ay,' We under
stand that he has made several swallows
homeward fly, since his return, and has still
room for more
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

FARMERS have seldom had shch favorable
weather in which to finish up their seasons
work as they have enjoyed for several weeks
past. Ifthe setting in OF winter finds any
body unprepared, want of diligence alone
will be the reason.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

BLOODY AFFsAY.-On Wednesday night
two rsf.smen go, into quarrel in George
Holtsms saloon on Front street, Daven'
port, aud went into the back yard to fight it
out, One of them, named j, F. KEENAN,,
drew knife and stabbed the other in q
half dozen places, all the wounds being
severe ones. They were in the shoulder
breast and back,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
TO nusTMHss MEM.

We would call the especial attention Of bust
meas men to the fact that the ANGUS Office docs
Ruling 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 ARGUS Office and have it done.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
At Aiken 8

Just in by express full assortment OF
Kid Gloves in oil sizes and and colors. AT
so 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. N. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

RIVER IrEMs.-The Phil Sheridan went
up this morning and the Dubuque down.
The Sucker State will be up tomorrow
and the City of st. Paul down.
The Keithsburg for Fl. Madison in the
morning.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
LOCAL ooxuH6M.
FrprEzS CENTS a line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
Wadsworth 4 Co.

Are now prepared to show the finest stock oil
drees goods, shawls, cIoakings, warps and fancy
dry goods ever offered in Rock Island. They
have also on hand the best assortment OF carpets,
mattnrs, floor oil cloths, rugs, &c, to DO found IN
this vicinity, and at prices to suit ALI
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
At Bamberger 8.

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 poeskins. A very fine
assortment of Ready Made Clothing and Gen"
Furnishing oods always on hand. Suits made
to order, and FITS guaranteed. Hats, Caps, La
dos Furs, 4o., in every style.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08

FATAL AccIpENT.--An old man named
Stewart Gilmore fell down pair of stairs
at the Farmers Hotel, Davenport, yesterday
(7thl and was killed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
Young Mems Library Association.

The rooms Of the Young Mons Library Assoc
citation are open from 10 A. M. until 10 P. NJ
every day except Sundays. A large and well
selected assor tment Of works now on hand
Tickets three dollars, which car always be pro.
cured Of the Secretary. may6diy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
Special Notice.

G. NJ. Aiken, at the sign Of the Golden Eagle,
has Just received his stock Of Fall Goods-hand-
some Plaids, Poplins for Fall suits, Arab shawls,
Silk Warp Poplins, Merinos, Empress Cloths
Flannels, Plaid Cloakings, Skirts, and all sorts
Of things for tho Fall trade. The ladies are re-
spectfully invited to cali and look at them.
C. NJ. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-08
La Radouine.

These elegant shavls, together with fine as
assortment of Embossed Silks, Dress doods'
Flaunols, Staples &C., are just opening out IN
large quantities and at popular prices at
b. NEwBURGER's.