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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

LEGIsLArIvE.--From the STATE Registers
report Of the legislative proceedings of the
9TH, We find that bills we're then before the
House for the incorporation Of the Musca.
tine and Illinois Railroad Company for the
amendment Of an act to construct a rail,
road from the Mississippi river in Illinois,
opposite Muscatine, 10 Camden, in this coun.
ty;and for the incorporation Of Moline as a city
These we're all ordered to a third reading.
The Muscitne Journal has private advice
that the two first named bills we're passed
by both branches, A special in last eve.
nings Chicago Journal, dated the 10th, says
that on that day the senate passed near
FIVE hundred House bills, "mostly bills for
charter purposes" 1t ia fair to presume
therefore, that the first two bills were pu
through successfully, if not the third.
On the 9TH inst, Senator Crawford, Of the
2lst District, read letter from Major Jane.
NJ Beardsley, Of this city, inviting the hon
orable members Of the senate to be present
on the occasion Of the dedication of the
Rock Island County Soldiers Monument OF
the 9tL of April, and also the members 0
the press in attendance on the senate, as
surfing them that we have one of the fines
Monuments in the west, and desire to make
its dedication day long to be remembered
Mr.. Fuller moved that Mr.. Crawford re
turn the regrets Of the senate that, on &C
count of press Of official business, they
are obliged to decline the invitation which
was adopted.
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are utterly diSguStsd.
At Dubuque the weather this morning
was clear and cold. A severe snow storm
occurred last night, drifting badly, and icy.
ing about six inches on the level.
Al last accounts the weather was fair at
ST. Louis.
It is expected that navigation on the Miss.
issippi river will soon be open. '4|ts
II is stated on good authority that Capt,
+. Y. Holcombe, formerly Of the Northern
Line, will be connected with the Northwes.
tern Union Line this year probably in COM
mand OF the new steamer Belle Quincy, no"
under construction. I
No boats are as yet advertised to leave
St. Louis TOR points north Of keokuk, but
several are in readiness, and will start as
soon as the river is clear.
The ice has commenced running badly at
this point, to-day, ll2h.) .l
4 The 81. Louis Republican says that the
managers Of the Northern Line and N. W,
U. Line have agreed on terms of settlement,
but that the necessary papers have not yet
been signed. Capt. Davidson was expected
in that city yesterday, when il was thought
matters would be arranged. a"
The Dubuque Herald in speaking Of the
agreed rates, asks
"What will they amount to Robnson's
and Diamond JOS line of packets will knock
that little arrangement all to pieces if the
parties TO the contract don't do it themselves
We shall see what we shall see"
OPTICAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
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PERsoNAL.-P. L. Gable, Esq and bis
family arrived home this morning (the 18th
having left Mississippi on March 7th
coming by steamer to Cairo, and from
there by rail They are all well and had a
pleasant visit, though the weather has been
as cold, in proportion to the climate, there
as here. Mr.. Gable has not improved much
in regard to his lameness, and we very much
fear that il will be long time before he can
walk without two canes.
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The FERRY RATEs.--By retaence to the pro-
ceedings Of the Board Of Supervisors Il will be
seen that they have decided 10 leave the ferry
rates oil the county, az they we've last year,
Capt. Robinson appeared before the Board zee.
tcrlay. and made statement Of his ferry bust
ness, the expense u keeping up the boat, the
risks, cost Of labor etc., stating further that he
charged the present rates only 10 transient pa
irons, Voluntarily making reduction to regular
customer in the summer season.
Capt. RobinsSn's interest was ably represented
with members Of the Board by the rev demo
cratic Mayor who doubtless took this opportu-
nifty of rcpaying the Captain for his valuable
aid in securing his election and defeating the
republican ticket at the recent city election.
Mr.. George MiKter was also present, who, with
out invitation from any one, delivered one OF his
Characteristic hATangues, eyOding the point nj
issue and dragging in the late city elecu ~
UHion, llh.
Mr.. Buford was present, before the Board,
on the day alluded to by the Union, and
probably from that circumstance the Union
may have supposed he WAS there on the
matter Of the ferry rates-but this is not the
case. lie was there in the capacity oil
secretary Of the agricultural society, for the
purpose of getting the taxes absted on the
fair grounds, and spoke on that snbiecti but
said not u word before the board or the
committee in regard to the ferry matter.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

RAILROAD IrEMs.--A bill incorporating
the Galesbur & Rock Island railroad has
passed the house Representatives at Spring,
field.
Alsoa bill continuing in Office the present
directors of Illinois railroads for another
year, has passed both houses, and now awaits
the Governors signature. This meets the
wants of the present management Of the {,
II. |. & P. road.
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OPTICAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS
THIRD pAY--coErISuED.

The committee on Attachments made re-
port, which was received and adopted, aud
the several amounts therein named ordered
refunded to the persons named.
James NJ Beardsly, County Clerk, made
report Of the financial condition of the
county, which was received, adopted aud
ordered recorded.
AliOurned
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weather may be hoped Tor soon.
BamERY.-..A special dispatch to The q

BarBERY "A special dispatch to the Chi
cago Journal, dated the llth, says:
"The investigating committee on the oil.
legged Sickles bribery case reported that in
their opinion, an attempt was made to bride
Mr.. Sickles, and recommended that the of.
fender DO brought before the bar Of the
House and reprimanded.'
Is that all our immaculate radical House
of Representatives docs with its scoundrels q?
A very mild dose.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

Police Cougr.-James Sands and Otto
Gattsch became involved in a row, last eve
ming, having previously been involved in a
little whiskey. They were examined before
Magistrate Highly, this morning Gattsch
was eased of $ILjj. Sands bill was a lit.
tie heayier-$2O,2O, costs and all, SO he paid
dollar, and went to jail for the balance.
William D, Evans was found last night
without hat or boots, but nevertheless would
have passed for a man with a brick in his
hat" wherever his hat might have been.
Fined, with costs, s..
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

PERSONAL Mr. VIM II. Gest, our excel
lent County School Superintendent having
resigned, his vacancy has been filled by the
Board of Supervision, by appointment of NJ
NJ. Sturgeon, Of Camden.
Mr., Gest, during bis long continuance in
Office, proved himself an able and popular
officer, and should his successor, who comes
with good recommendations, fill the position
as well, he will meet the appreciation of the
public.
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RAILROAD Trains.
hAllroAd Trains
LEAKK-OhieAgo. Rock MIND A Paains. goiDe

LEAVB-OhioAgo,R Rock Island a Pasihs,goins
East, at $50 A. NJ. and $50 p. NJ.
Doing West-At 7.45 A. NJ. and $50 r ~
Western Union, aud Sterling R'eE i''A"D'
ct 5.36 p. NJ.
Coal Valley, shout 100 A, 81 Ssd i,VO =. M
ARRIVE-Chioago, Rock LiAnd a FHoinO'
from the Rast, at 7.40 A. N. sad o."o r. ~ =,
Prom the West, at 6.25 A. NJ. and $50 7. M.
Western Union, aud sterling Rock Island,
at 100 A. NJ.
gey- Trains run by Chicago time. wSich is
about Is minutes faster than Rock flfra time
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

SABBATH ScuooL ExHIBIrIoN.-The mem.
bers Of the Hampton Sabbath School will
give an exhibition at the school house on
Thursday and Friday evenings, March 18th
and 10Th Admission % cents; children
under twelve years Of age 10 cents. Pro
ceeds for the benefit of the Sabbath school
l.. +. BAKER, Supt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

They have JUS; opened some very hand,
some styles Of S pring Delaines, Stripe
Sklrtings, Boulevard and Hoop Skirts, To
BILE Lineas, Napkins, &c. They also have
on hand superior assortment of Carpets,
Floor Oi. Cloths, Rugs, Sc, which they
are Offering at very low prices.
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90 TO the Best.

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practical
business education, or to become a good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad,
dress enclosing stampsl the Bryant i STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12
Sash, Doors and Blinds,
MOuldingS,
NOVELTY CORN MEAL MILLS

IN CONNECTION with his Planning Mill, ths
i Subscriber is str conducting the Novelty
Corn Meal Mills, and has constantly on hand 9
Superior quality Of white and yellow kiln dried
meal, By t he barrel or hundred pounds. Highest
market price paid for Corn. The patronage Of
b public 10 respectfully solicited. !.
IA. BIDDIsoy.
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Odd Rellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, l. Q. 0. F,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at n o'clock P.M
J. o. LUNDBLAD, N. G.
J. FRAEK CONWAY, B. 8.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

DAVENPORT lrENs.-A fire broke out yes
terday noon in the back part of the saloon
of VIM. Ritter, on Second street, but was
suppressed with the loss Of about $20O-
Rev. G. W. Copeland, of the NJ L. church
has returned from visit TO Washington.
The Library Association Of thinks engaging
the services Of DR.. II. n. Powers, now Of
Chicago, for lec,uro,
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At NswburRer' 3.

A lot Of fashionable Hats just received
on consignment from an eastern house, %
be sold very low. Great reductions Q. HI.
knery Goods, Dress Goods, ClOskings L..
at NEWBURGEks
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

REcEyup.-Lciuue Hours. for March,
comes to hand. 1t is valuable addition to
our periodical literature, published by
O'Dwyer & Co., Pittsburg
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

BuLLY.-With the proioundest pleasure
we chronicle the fact that old Boreas is be.
coming ashamed of himself, and exhibits
symptoms Of an early departure to more
cougenial cline" The breezes are beeom.
ing melIowcr, md little moderation in the
weather may be hoped for soon.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

! SEGULAR ACCIDENT. 49, The Davenport
Gazette says that singular accident occur,
red ct Metropolitan Hall, last evening, tllth)
during Martino's performance. Mr.. J. NJ.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

Markley and Sampson Reel we're seA ','
side BY side. In the coat poOI -. -
former was & small revolver 'n9 "a"'' u
which rested on the cartridge A man
.e.,ad behind Marley iunocently put his boot
On ,Se coat tail as it rested on the seat, and
oa vent the pistol, and into the thigh Of
Reel went a ball as big as buck.shot.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

=, ID, STODDARDJ
ALEX. OWENS, Committee.
A. l.. SAYRp.

On motion of Supervisor Stoddard vote
of thanks was rendered Supervisor Perkins,
chairman, for the able and impartial manner
in which he has discharged the duties of
chairman of the Board the last year
Also on motion of the same Supervisor, q
vote of thanks was rendered the editors of
the city papers for papers furnishee the
Board the present term.
On motion of Supervisor Owens vote of
thanks was rendered VIM. II. Gest for the
efficient and satisfactory manner in which
he enlarged .ha oGeo Of superintendent
Of Public Schools for the past seven years.
Adjourned sine die
JAMES VI. BEADsLEY, Clerk.
}. l.. Perkins, Chairman.
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Dailp ARGUS.
Friday Evening. March 10, 1889
Premium Yoh PRINTING.

orders Tor job Printing will meet With prompt
attention at the ARGUS oFgfce. and DO executed
in the very best manner and At reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12
NOTICE.
READY GLAZED SASH.

TN CONNECTION with my Planning MLli,
| have opened Ware Room for the saie Of
PINNED and Glazed Sash, where will keep con-
stantly on hand sll sizes of these articles, which
can sell at much cheaper rates than they can
be purchased for elsewhere. | obtain my Glass
from the manufactures at Pittsburs, thereby
savisg the profits which others must FsF uAo
buy in this market. All Builders, Farmers and
others in want of Sash viii consult their ows Ia
terest by giving me call before purchasing else
where as an offering unusual Inducements for
this trade. J. 4. BIDDI6OE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

Tvs Friday evening prayer meeting Of
Young Mems Christian Association will be
held at their room, over the express office,
this evening at half past seven.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

The track.layers are now about four miles
from here, aud will reach this point during
the early part Of next week.-AIedo Press
Oh
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Forty Cara line will be charged for
each insertion Of all articles under this head
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FOURTH pAY-MARCu H..

Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present same as yesterday. Minutes read
and approved by the Board. ..
The special committee to whom was re-
ferred the matter Of tax claims with b. Dav.
export, reported that they could find no
good reason why the contract heretofore
made with Mitchell & Lynde, placing this
matter in their hands, should be changed,
and recommended that the matter be left as
it now stands, which report was adopted by
the Board.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

TINS GERMAN THEATRlcALs.-The atten.
dance at Darts Hall, last evening, on the
occasion Of the public appearance on the
boards of a portion Of our Turner Society,
with valuable assistants, was all that could
bave been desired. The erection Of hand
some Turner's Hall in Rock Island is some
thing very desirable, and our citizens tesii-
fed their interest in the matter by appear.
ing last night in full force, the P roeeeds of
the entertainment going for that purpose.
The play was we'll rendered. Mr.. Ernst
Rethwisch, of Hamburg, with the Misses
Herring Of Davenport, filed their parts ex.
cellen,ly, Mrs. Robert Kohler was sue
cess. Among the familiar faces, we noticed
Messrs l.. May, l.. Boyer, p. Eggers, c. Ritz
ter, and c. DghIinger The audience was
well pleased aud aPplauded with frequency.
At the close of the performance, he hall
was cleared. and dance was inaugurated
to the the inspiring notes Of the best
of music. The "wee small hours" still saw
the enjoyment uulessened.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

CAsrILrAN HATS at +. II. Smyth's,
Narney's troupe is at Iowa City.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

vELocIpenn HArs at E. H. smyth's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

LATEST Styles Of Hats and Caps just re-
ceived at T.. II. Smyth's.
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TO-Day's Advertisem'ts
LIsT or LRTTRRs


LIST or LETTERS
DRMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
II oGhoe at Rock Island, State Of Illinois. on
March u, 1869:
Andrews Amnnda miss knue Jas Jr
Brown Anna u hramAr Adam
Bogus Gregg Laferty koht
Becker Johanna LOOMS John III
Biddls Joseph Londerbaok Z
BergQueL N L Lsmberson Buen
Bartlett Warren Manson jas
Conway Amman mrs McCraoken Y mrs
Cbsndisr Humphrey Mahonsy Cornelius
Coz Ezekiel NeIsson Nils2 =.
Domson Andrew Nixon Jas
Daher VIM Niemann Fritz.
DOyl VIM OIUHe las
Ear Kate miss 0tle mr. Rag Peddlsr)
Fischer II ORA Peterson Glars miss -
Farley John PGsOnto Harriet miss
gTOse Albert PEARSON Andrew
Grant Wm Smiley VIM
Griffith 7 II mrS Sage Ralph
Gregg NJ d 5turdiman Oscar
HeneTges VIM Strupp Peter
Hogan Nellie mrs sandberR q
Hamilton John swensOn ] Al
Hensel Geo A3 bksnksr John
Hansdotten Hanna mrs Schroeder Henry
Henderson CHASE Smith Frank mrs
Holmes Daniel Smith Carrie mrs
Hen Anna mrs spaulding BIZ
Haviland A A Or scholtE Andrew
Jeamson N Terry Elk
johnson Emma II mrs Wright
Jones Daniel Weaver Joseph
KeatshaTa Net miss Weber Vim
To obtain any Of these letters, the applicant
must call for "AdVsriised Letters" and give the
date Of this list.
mr. If not called for within one month they
will he sent 10 the Dead Letter Office.
MARCUS b. OSBORN, p. NJ.
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LOCAL COLUMN.


tIETEEN CENTS line will be charged fol
each insertion of articles under this head.
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METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
Taken at Post Hospital, Rock Island Arsenal, foI
the week ending March 18th, 1869.
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II. g. CONNOLLY

A rroRNBY FLAW AND NOTARY PUB
n Ito, Rock Island, IN. Once over he Poet
Odios.
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PETER FRIES,

DBoTtFIER AND MANUFACTURER on
IL Domestic Liquors, Importer and DealeT in
Foreign Wines and Liquors. Front street, oppo-
sIto Ferry Landing. Rock Lslasd, III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12
DR.. J. N. M,CAULEY.

SURGICAL and MECHANICAL DENTIST,
= lsuccessor TO DR.. J. W. Velie). Teeth eH-
raotei without pain by the use Of Nitrous Oxide
Laughing Gas. Once on Illinois g., room
Gtely occupied By DR.. Velie.
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GALE & WRIGHT

DRODUCE 4 COMMISSION MERCHANTS
| 9l4 South Water Street, Chicago Post Of.
soc Boz 6l2. 0Fdsrsand Consi sansntssoliSitSd
may26-dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-12

As good as there is in the market. Also larg,
quantity Of nice dry flooring and sdeing. Pick,
etc square and fat, both dressed and undressed
H. pf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-16
CONCERT or THE HOLLAND SOCls TX.

The weather, though very unfavorable last even
ing, did not prevent very respectable audience
from gathering at the New York Casino to witness
the Interesting ceremonies OF the Holland Society.
This club, recently organized, was formed for the
purpose Of establishing fraernal feeling among
Dutch settlers In the city and to provide series OF
entertainments consisting mainly OF musical feass
In the native tongue. The audience was composed
mostly Of adults the larger portion being ladies,
who appeared in gay colors ana becoming
tunes. The exercises did not commence until nine
O'Clock, and were then opened with an introduction
by Herr MannenkOor. "philemon en- Bancis"
followed, BY Herr 3. NJ. n. Ca,iscn' ana
solo by NJ. DObbelaer. The execution OF this piece
was good the voice or the amateur powerful and
compass wide. The peculiar melody which can be
drawn from these we'll known notes was apparent
spirit OF the song was marked. I he next piece that
was rendered was a duet with clariOnet ana piano.
Hh. WirtZ at the former instrument anu d. de
Boer at the latter. The concert OF execution exhb
itself was appropriate. At the conclusion these
gentlemen were greeted with round OF applause.
Tenor and baritone voices were next tried In the
piece entitled 'Duo--Les Fills Proscrlt,n in which
II. j. Roermeester and d. dc Boer sang with merit
and success. The rest OF the programme consisted
OF determinations, solos, duets, quartets, choruses
violin solos. and oil kinds OF vocal aud Instrumental
music One OF the most noticeable attractions OF the
evening was "La Refine de Chypre. gwen on q
6oxOphone, a unique instrument There Is only
one other or this kind In the country, ana this one
at the Park. This wind instrument has something
OF the outlines or mcerschaum pipe, and Is prolific
IN well-toned melody. "Chrlstmas Chimes" piano
solo, was one OF the gems, and excited genuine ad-
mlration The concert lasted till "A late hour and
was social reunion OF pioneers from the Father
land worthy Of general Imitation.
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THE BOARD or HEALTH AND THE FAT MEL Tsas.

A HERALD reporter yesterday interviewed one OF
the Commissioners Of Public Health, with the view
OF ascertaining the intentions OF tho Board in deal
ing with the volators Of the law who by the aid of
the Boards permits to boil fat are making the
Twentieth and Twenty-second wards almost unin-
habitabe TO persons not accustomed to foul
smells From hero II was ascertaned thar
tho New York Rendering Company has given
assurances that II permitted to remain at
the foot OF West Tnlrty-eighth street, It viii
this winter erect q circular building, perfectly
alrtlght with improved machinery, to generate the
noxious gases, and high tower to carry OFF into
the upper air sucn smells as remain. II also
promises to manufacture the scrap into fertilizers In
It's air proof building instead OF removing IL as now
In It's f0ul-smeiling state The Board accepting this
OIer-and governed by the recollection OF the terms
the contract that authorizes the contractors for
the removal 0f dead animals to dump them outside
or the city, where the tide would carry them up to
the piers-granted them permit
The reason why the ordinance compelling Nil the
fat boilers to remove about l0th street after the list
or october has not been enforced IS said to be the
legal opinion OF the Boards counsel, VIZ. THAT the
been established In a competent court OF law that
the establishments give out smells detrimental 10
hestated to enforce tho ordinance and Is disposed
10 grant permits TO such establishments as, u Ii
shown on the reports Of Its officers, do not offend the
health and smell OF the popuacs 81 these tpckly
will be exercised In the issue OF permits, and any
person violating the law Will be arrested and imprs-
oned on a warrant issued by q magistrate on the
aIiidavit OF one or more or the Board officers The
public Interested will thus that the Board prom
ise WELL and the next thing for sufferers do Is to
see that the Board Keep the producers OF nusances
fall there ID another mode OF securing redress Citl
zens have right to 90 before the Grand Jury ana
secure the indictment OF the manufactures rs nut
sances, has been so successfully oone in Brooklyn
and other cities,