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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

\ QUESTION FOR OUR SurEEvIsoE.-Itis
stated to US tina, our Supervisor, Mr.. c.
b. Knox, is trying to make a good thing of
his position, and is getting about dollar a
day ont OF the public for ha services, whcth.
rr he IS doing anything or not. It is said
| that he was allowed, at the last session OF
the Board Of Supervisors, the sum Of $50
for paying out $50 for the benefit Of the
poor IF this be true, it is most outra
geous piece Of business, and calls for pass
ing comment o. two. But before we say
anything, it is but just TO give Mr. Knox an
opportunity to explain matters, which per.
haps he may be able TO DO. A great many
have spoken to us on the subject, but if a
misunderstanding exists, that gentleman is
rendered the use Of our columns to clear up
the detraction. If the assertion is correct,
"A little ventilation of the subject may sub
serve the interest Of the public, and be Of
much benefit in the future. Has our super.
visor anything to say? The public would
like to hear from him
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

ORDERED TO CoLuNBUs We regret 10
learn that Maj Theodore Edison, favoiably
known 20 our citizens in connection with the
government Improvements on the Island,
and who has just cspoused one Of Rock
Island fayoriIe daughters, has received or.
dcrs to proceed 10 Columbus, Ohio, where
he will be placed in command Of the L. S.
arsenal The good wishes Of hosts Of Rock
islanders will attead the Major and bis
bride.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

RElDSps.-Ihe public should bear in
mind that Mira. O'Donovan Rosa, whose
husband, a Fenian officer, is now languishing
in British dungeon, appears at Darts
Hall Tomorrow evening, and will favor US
with readings, She is lady Of beauty, the
highest culture, and more than ordinary tai
ent, We are quite sure that she will draw
a crowded house. Reserved seats, without
extra charge, can be obtained Of Devoo 4
Champion.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

UNION SQUARE OuRs.--Mayor Buford this
atterhoor received q telegram from Maj Con-
nelly city attorney, announcing the fact that
the SUIT brought by Rouick egains; the city in
the y. 5. court at Chicago, for the recovery
of Union Square, has been decided in favor
of the city. So, unless the case should be
taken to higher CONT and reversed, we
may consider this public property and pro.
coed to improve it as the public nsoessi ties
OF tasiss require.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

SupDEy DEATH OF AN OLp SFrrLER.-We
are called upon to-day llsthl to chronicle
the death of one of the earliest settlers OF
Rock Island County, and one Of its most
respected and successful farmers
For long time past Mr. Hubbard
Moore, well known throughout the County,
has been troubled with premonitory symp.
Of heart disease, and within the last few,
weeks, has warned his friends that his sud.
den death might be at any time expected.
He started from his farm, three miles be-
low Camden, on the Eigingtou road, this
morning, to drive to the city with his niece,
Miss Lizzie Ginter, a young .ady of sbou,
nineteen. Before arriving here, he was
overtaken by the storm, but succeeded in
safely reaching the dwelling of Mrs. Polly
Dunlap relative, who resides on Deer
street, imme> lately IN the rear Of the First
Presbyterian Church This was at about
half past nine frightened by the lightning,
the horses became FESTIVE as soon as he halt.
ed in front of Mrs. DunIsp's, and in some
haste ne sprsug out to hold them. The ex.
element proved too much for his frsil nerves
Asd be vas immediately taken WITH . ssaI
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

ANOTHER RAILROAD CHAYGE.-The time
table of the c., r. /. & P. road is far from
being like the laws of the Modes and Per
SLAMS that were changed not Another
change i announced, Mr.. GreneIl notifies
US that trains will hereafter run through on
Sundays the same as during the week, leav.
ing here for the east at 9,45 A. NJ, and for
the west at 5,4j P. N.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

BURGLARS AT OQUAwHA.-From the
Oquawka Spectator we learn that party
of burglars made a raid on Kethsburg, last
week, and then took refuge on an island
above Oquawka, where they lay concealed
for the purpose of paying the latter town a
marauding visit. An expedition started out
for the purpose of capturing the scoundrels,
but owing 70 Encouragement, the fellows
escaped. They we're pursued to Burlington,
however.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

MOLINE AvESUE.-We hear great com
plants in regard to the manner in which
Moline Avenue is being obstructed with.
piles ofrock Those in charge Of the labor
there have very poor ideas Of matchmaking.
uulass rock is broken finer than that now
used there, it won, pack short Of half q
century, aud it is alnost impossible to drive
,ver II with teams
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

Tbs SUICIDE BUsNEss.-Oue OF our ex
changes notes at length the particulars Of
the suicide Of Charles Fanner, school teach.
er at Buffalo, short time ago, who has just
turned up alive as a candidate for the atten'
ton Of the foolkiler. In It's remarks it
dwell5 tOuchiugIy on the strange impulse
and dark disappoin.meuts which send so
many gifted minds hurrieily to eternity.
Planners gifted mind" only sacrificed bis
boots aud Panta.oons for the purpose Of en-.
joying few days Of fame, consequently our
contemporary tender pathos is wasted.
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Hyervthing Looks prosperoua md

The finest assortment Of Dress goods and
Trimmings, Lawns, White goods, Skirtiugs
and notions; together with a large stock Of
all kinds Of domestic goods is to be found at
J.. Volts, And also splendid assortment
Of Alexandra Kid Gloves, all of which is Of
fered to the public at the lowest prices
may7dtf /. WOLF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

PREpARrSG FOR TUE GRAS BUSINESS
The Northern Line Company and the North
western Union Company, combined, have
nov two hundred barges ready for use and
distributed at different points along the river,
calculating to do gu immense business in
Transporting grain this season.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

NEEDS CRowplxe To- ""i western maj
IS now arriving here regularly about half an
hour behind time. The reason is the train
doesn't come through on time. If the G.,
K. l. q +. Railroad Company desires to
build up q reputation for promptness, now
that its line reaches the Missouri little DIFF.
ferent line oftactes needs TO be pursued.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

WANrEu.-Ono hundred laborers Irish.
man preferred) and ten teams, to work on
the Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis
railroad. Highest wages paid, Apply at
Franklin school house. near Carbon Cliff, to
John D. Burgh, or at the grocery store of C..
w. Halves, Rock Island. p.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

FoR SALE Al A BAEGAIS.-Ono hundred
and twenty acres Of unimprovcd land lin.
Guiding forty acres Of TIMBER in Sharon
Township, Clinton Co., Iowa twelve miles
from Wheatland, and eight miles from Ma.
quoke;a, in a splendid farming neighborhood.
Call at this Office for information.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

Henry COUNTY ITEMS, The body of the
man who was drowned in Rock River, near
Cleveland, last winter, was found on Wednes.
day the 10th, washed ashore half mile be.
low the village. Last Saturday Colona vot.
ed on the question of taking stock in the
R., K. !. and ST. L. railroad, with the fol.
lowing result; For subscription 30 against
l39.-A pugiIistic encounter Of some merit
took place at Geneseo, the other day, which
terminated in the use Of billet of wood
and the Strengthening out Of one of the
CONFERENCE.-The Methodist """'e" az
Co,,h~;l,, nuld IN election on Tuesday, TO
vote on the question Of lay representation.
Only six votes were cast, and they were in
its favor.-Tho Chronicle complains that the
young Swedos of Cambridge ore in the habit
of "peeping' in the kitchen windows of that
town, Of evenings, to look at the hired girls
y cry il,bred and very natural. The boys
Of that town are also in the habit of break
ing up all bad eggs produced Whereabouts
on the persons of pedestrians, after dusk,
and call it tip.top fun.-Pic.nics are all the
go throughout Henry county, with plenty Of
strawberries and cream.-The Fourth Of
July will be celebrated at Cambridge in
good style. \ meeting has been called to
make preparations, The editor of the
Cambridge Chronicle is now enjoying the
peculiar fate of all journalists who speak in.
dependently on subjects which everybody
doesn't thoroughly understand; he is chnrg,
ed with laborug in the interests of the Pc.
oria and Rock Island railroad.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
Kid Gloves

for ladies aud gentlemen IN all sizes and
coloFs-a full assortment. Silk and la,ies
Fans, at low prices. Laces and Embro I.
cries Of all kinds, White Grenadier an,
Grape Moretez Shawl, aud Lace Pants
A good assortment can be found cheap a,
AiEEE's,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
Just Received az Bamborgor .

4 full line Of Parasols, Fringes Gimps
and Buttons, also French Ginghams, Lawns,
White Good, Piques, etc, Dress Goods,
Silks, Silk Saques, Napkins, Hosiery, Hoop.
Skirts and Corsets, all styles.
In Cloths and Cassimeres, full assert.
ment Clothing made to order in styles and
at prices to compare fayorably with any
house in the West.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
Croekery Is Tum bling

Not the crockery, either, but the prices,
at W. II. & c. T. Webbs, Davenport, who
have one Of the biggest stocks in Iowa, and
can, be undersold BY anybody.
They have just been making large re.
ductiou in their rates, and want the public
Of Rock Island TO know it, This is
no humbug Call and see for Yourself
de-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
Young Mona Lihrarp AssnOiatinn

The rooms of the Young Mems Library
Association are open from . \. NJ. until 10
P. NJ. every day except Sundays. A large
and well selected assortment Of works now
on hand Tickets three dollars, which can
always be procured Of the Secretary.
mayGdly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
Don't Stand upon tho Ceremony

Of going, but 20 at once to May Brothers
and get some ofthoso nice cheap Marseilies
Quilts, Jackonets, plain and striped Swiss,
and all kinds OF Hosiery, &C., which must
be sold at very low prices.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
A LIttlo Pree Advertising

viii J. A. Mcclure, late -four, feed, and
produce merchant, at this city, please step
around at our counting room and settle a
little advertising bill that slipped his mind
before he left. We should like TO gaze up.
on his smiling Physiognomy once again
diff
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

REpnRrSG.--This morning the tow boat
Little Giant brought up from Rockingham
slough the steamers Charlie Cheaver and
Pembino which will be painted up at this
point and prepared for the low water sea
son.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

BLACK ALPACcAs.--A desirable line Of
oil grades, from Doc. to $3.50 per yard also,
more Of the celebrated Twin and Ac.
commodation,' skirts, just received, at
NENnrRGER's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
ODD EelloxA

Rock Island Lodge No. IS, l. o. 0. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner Of Illinois and
Eagle SITS, at II o'clock Pm.
J. .. LUNDBLAD, N. G.
j. FRANK CONWAY. Il. S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

RIVER ITENs.-The Tom Jasper went
down this morning and later in the day the
Minnesota arrived from St. Louis.
The Dubuque will be down to morow,
and the city Of St. Paul for up the river
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
Masonic

Barrett Chapter No. ls,R. a. NJ. meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues.
days Of each month.
HENRY BURGowER, Il. P.
GEoNGE l.. Carlton, Secy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

A choice assortment Of the lat,u patterns,
suitable for wedding aud other presents,
just received at Rutenbeck & Co.'S Do West
second street under the Neweomb House,
Davenport. Sa. Tn Tn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

IrL.-ME. r. NJ. Pretlyman, agent Of the
Northern I.jue at Davenport, and we'll
known to all river men, Is now lying very III
at Davenport
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

BAn.-Iho present rainy weather is said
to be having n tendency TO seriously in.
jare the wheat crop, giving it too rank a
growth. The coru crop is also suffering.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

NEWSPAPER CHANGE Mr.. VIM. II. Staub,
formerly this city has inst disposed of his
half interest in the Des Moines Statesman to
his partner, Mr. Snow, who will hereafter
conduct that journal.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE,

WILL SELL Low, AND ON LONG TIME,
L If desired, my residence, fronting franklin
square, and one to ten lots att scbed. II mot
ASid by the frss Of May, it viii D. rented. In.
asIs on the premises, or Of a. 2. Gutter.
ss%@sd' al, WILN0A.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

CHRONOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS
AIKEN at Post Hospital, Rock Island Arsenal, for
the week ending June 18th, 1869.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

Business. The arrivals at the Rodman
House are now averaging about sixty day
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

ON papers for sale at this Office in pacb
ages to suit purchasers. dd
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BUsxMnss CARDS.
II. c. CONNELLY,

TrOREKY ATLAW AND NOTARY PUB
= ito, Rock Island, Ill. once over the Post
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18

No MORE railroads should be permitted to
lay their tracks on the I.vce, on account Of
the constant rush to the Ferry Soda Foun-
tom.
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TO-Day's Advertisem't is
LIsT or LRTTERn


pEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
~ Office &; Rock Island State II Illinois, on
June 18th, 1862
Allen g Murphy John
Anderson l. Morris q W
butcher John OLSON Jacob
Baningarte NiehPs mrs Dwell OH
Cooley Charley Phelps WIZ
Cramer Henry Flinders Michael
trudtl Geo Perry l.
Caldwell Pace + d Maj
Callahan Mary miss Reynolds NewellF9
lau. Stewart WIN mrs
Doughartg Thos Sanger p
Davis WIN II Scot Geo @
Goss Joseph Slaie Edwin
Gardiner Phoebe mrs Sexton David
Hatch % ferry John
Hanks David 4 Walker Martha NJ mrs
dicks Chls mrs Nruugbaugh Nicholas
Halter Lynda WIKI nson q w
james Maria b mis-. Whitehead Henry
Low Christopher Walton Il miss
Mui, t1c Ralph Williams Cynthia mrs
To obtain any Of thes. letters, the applicant
must ca for "Adrerfiscd Letters and give the
date Of tis list.
l-e" II not called for within one month they
Will oe sent to tho Dead Letter Office.
MARCUS b. OSBORN, Pm.
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patlp argus.
Friday Evening, June is, 1859.
Premium Job Printing

Orders for Job Printing will meet With prompt
attention at the ARGUS OFFICE, and be executed
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
PETER FRIES,

pECTIPIER AND MANUFACTURER OF
II Domestic Liquors, Importer and Dealer in
Tossign Wines and Liquors, Front street, oppo-
Iits Ferry Landing, Rack Island, III.
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LOCAL COLUMN.
Pine Solid silvoTwor

FIFTEEN CENTS a line will be charged for
each insertion Of articles under this head.
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usL n. ALLHE. JANEI ". sIuoHsoS
ALLEN / SIMONS0N,

A TTORNRYs AND CoUNsELoRs AT
N LAW, Rock Island, Ill. Ofics in BufoTdt
Block.
sepRSdly.
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L. E. PARMENTER,

A TTORNEY AND COUNsELLoRAT LAW.
n Once 10 Court House, Rock Island, III.
Farms and city property bought and sold.
mAy20dlywe2W.
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M'CAULEF 4 BELDING,

SURGICAL and MECHANICAL DENTISTS,
- (IuccsSSors 90 Dr. j. ". Yeliel. Teeth sI'
trAetsd without pain BY the z5s o. S!iLVS' VAaV
or Laughing Gas. 06es on IlHno" s''' '00H
lately occupied BY Dr. Wolfe.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-18
NOTICE!
SCHOOL ELECTION!

| j. N. BUFORD, Mayor d. the City of Book
L, IIaud do by virtue of the wer vested in
me by the Civ Charter hereby give notice that
an election will be- held at tho cay council room,
on TUESDAY, the TWENTI-NINTH DAY OF
JUNE, 1899, to eject the following officers, 10
wit: Two members Of the Board of Education
Of RocI Island School District
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand, and caused the seal OF this citp to he afix
ed, this 10th dny Of June, A. d. 1869.
The polls will he open from g o'clock A. NJ. to
o'cloct +. NJ junlsdtd.
The Portland daily press., 1869-07-30

barb pie LII you make a movement for the
shore, dozen loafers called guides, want to
carry your coat and your basket. The brown
cliffs you used TO admire you can 1ot look upon,
for they are painted with Patent Medicine ad-
vertisements. There are row boats that you
can have with guides at two dollars an hour,
Or you can take trip in the yacht to all the
points Of interest, noting them and the guide
book and listening to the striking comments
of the company. Better 20 in the yacht, the
people are all well dressed, they have piano
on board. and you may hear all the songs that
were fashionable in Boston last winter per-
formed most miacingly You go to the seelud-
ed cove, where five years ago, every day, you
stripped and swan. But swimming is out OF
the question; there are three artists, one Of
them a lady, sketching on the bank, and III. ee
women on the beach trying to lead a pimpiy,
bare-leeged child into the ed e of the water
You can battle, as other Christians do, in their
clothes, only you have but one suit, and don
feel sure how salt water may affect it. The
trout are all caught out of the mountain brook,
the mountain itself is prowlef over and disen-
chanted by groups in pepper and salt and par
asols. Haddock are tradition in the bay and
the very clans have managed to shuttle away.
People that came to see nature find that coy
nymph has stepped out, and are bored to death
with the sight OF each other, and listlessly set
+. tie down in the watering place parlors TO cards,
slim jests and gossip no better than you can
have at home.
So, and this is our conclusion, forsake all the
advertised and sophisticated scenes Of travel
where formality and fashion put pleasure to
death, and discover fresh fields and pastures
among the untravelled wilds and by the un-
tredden sea beaches of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1869-07-30

A rival of tAs soush Res.on Ya<h, Club,

Arrival of tI1e seuth Rssson Yaeh, Club.
The South Boston Yacht Club. upder COM
maisd of Capt. Elijah Harris-acting Commo
dore-arrived at this port on Wednesday af
ternoon at o'clock, and anchored just off the
wharyes of the Portland Company, where they
are now lying. All the vessels of the Club are
not with the squadron, the Club being repre-
sented by the yachts of the second class. They
left Boston at 8 A. M. on Sunday last, and ar
rived at Gloucester at P. NJ of the same day,
remaining inathat liarbor until o'clock Mon
dag nlorning, Nhen they weighed anchor and
made old York between Sand o'clock that
afternoon. The weather being very foggy they
remained in York harbor until "Wednesday
morning, when they, left with good breeze
and reached Portland at p. NJ
The boats present very saucy appearance
as they lie at anchor, gently rising and falling
on the swell of old ocean, with the national
yacht flag flying at the stern, and the club Gag
"a white burgee with red ball in the centre
lat the masthead. The following is the list
of yachts comprising the squadron, with their
q iDtains.
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s.,.ud army Of sks Republie .,E


The delegates to the semi-annual meeting OF
Maine G. A. r. have had some very warm
weather for their secret and mysterious delib-
erations. The meeting commenced at 4o'cloclk
yesterday afternoon and did not end until very
near II o'clock in the evening. What was done
during all this time is known of course only to
those who have been admitted to the mysteries
of the order There were present-and, in
fact, still are present and ready for the clam
bake--delegates from all sections of the State.
The Portland and Lewiston Posts sent the
largest delegations, and, indeed, they are the
two largest Posts in the State, that at Portland
numbering 326 members, and that at Lewiston
exceeding 2O0 The following Posts have been
organized siuce the last department meeting.
No. 43 at Stockton; "A, Auburn; As. Passa-
dumkeag; 46, Dixaeld; A, East Eddington.
The following have adopted names, as TO-
lows, since the last meeting:
No. of Saco, Fred. S. Gurney; No. % OF
South Paris, Abraham Lincoln; No. 40 of East
port, Roach; No. 43 of Stockton, McGilyery
The Department of Maine is thus favorably
mentioned in the report Of the Adjutant GEN
eral Of the G.. A. R.:
The Department of Maine was organized
January 10, 1868. 1t has made its reports and
paid its dues regularly. Forty-one Posts were
reported in December, 1868, This Department.
is also in excellent working condition. Almost
all its Posts have been organized during the
past year.
The Aggregate number of Departments is
thirty seven, and the number Of Posts reported
and estimated is about 1885, and the members
at about 100000 or 25O,00O.
To-day the delegates are off to Boothbsy,
there to receive clam bake, chowder, dinner,
or know not what, at the invitation of the
members of the Bath Post after which the
business, as well as the festivities of the meet
ing together of SO many brave men, will be
among the things of the past soH fsia