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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

4 MATTER % GREAT lMpoETASCr.--Some
action has been taken by the Legislature Of
Illinois looking to the early building Of two
insane asy,ums, one ~ the northern part Of
the state, and one IN the southern. The
amounts to be- expended at each place is
&l5O,ODO If We are not mistaken com.
mission is TO BE- Immediately appointed by
the Governor to select proper locations,
and to report at the next session Of the
Legislature. We know Of 10 point in the
northern portion Of the state easier Of access
than Rock Island or better adapted to the
! purpose in view. In addition to our rail.
! road facilities, we have a situation uurivAll.
/ ed in regard to healthinesq, We believe
that if proper steps ore tnken, and
that if our claims are promptly put forward,
wa can secure the location of one of these
institutions at our city. At least the matter
Is worth looking into, and we recommend
that our City Council and Board Of Trade
ascertain at once what steps should be taken
and net without delay. If activity and en-
| terprise could secure the location Of the Gov,
eminent arsenals here, the far easier task Of
securing the Insane Asylum can be success.
fully accomplished
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

A new stock of fine Ginghams, Printed
Cambrcs, Prints, Muslins, Black Alpscas,
Dress Buttons, &C., at very low prices. Will
20 East in few days for new goods, and
hope to be able to show stock that will
command liberal patronage. Our assort-
ment is now good and prices as low as
ever I. NJ. AIKEN.
AnrN dft.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

BOILER WoRKs.-We refer the public to
the business card of Messrs. Schilinger &
Trumball, manufacturers of steam engine
boilers, who can do all work in that line,
and every description of sheet iron jobs,
equal to any firm in the country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

WHEREAS, Ten citizens who are legal vo-
w tsrs and tax payers Of Rock Island town.
ship, have in writing hled in my office state
ment that special town meeting is necessary to
the interests o. SAID town, setting forth the OBJ
jeot of the meeting
The inhabitants, legal voters Of the eaid town
of Rock Island, are, therefore, hereby notified
thsta special town meeting viii no held Oh the
oath DAY OF APRIL. A. D. 1859,
at o'clock in the forenoon "Tpr the purpose Of
voting FOR or AGAINST sail township sub
toribing Five Hundred Shares to the Capital
Stock OF the Rockford, Rock Island a ST Louis
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

kEHoE i CARHARr, Davenport, have just
opened large stock Of Spring Dress Goods,
Lace Curtains, Carpets, Window Shades.
&c. They are also closing out q lot of Cam.
brio EmbrOideries at very low figures;
also the balance of their stock of French
Merinoes aud other dress goods.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

The New BOAT ComNG.--The splendid
steamer Minneapolis, now on her first trip,
may be expected in the morning, She left
St. Louis at ten o'clock Sunday morning,
and should have been here to-day, but for
the high winds.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

Tur FIRST Boar THRoUGH.-OperAtor
Wilson learns that the steamer Sucker State
reached st. Paul ut about twelve, last night
the 9Th, being the first boat Of the sea.
son to pass Lake Pcpin, and make a through
trip from 1T. Louis to -. Paul. Weather
cloudy up there, with some snow.
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April -, div.
Wide Awake and Ready for Business at a
BambeTgers.

4 new and complete stock OF staple and
fancy dry goods, notions &c, just received,
and will be sold cheap for cash.
have also the pleasure Of informing the
public that have resumed the merchant
tailoring business, and have also full and
complete stock of the best ready made
clothing and gents furnishing goods.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

PrTNAp's MoSrHLY for May, contains,
among many other good articles, the fol.
lowing;
Thos Carlyle as q Practical Guide; Chris.
tus SyIv,e, by F. b. Plimpton A Stranded
Ship, Part Ill, BY L. Clarke Davis The
Cholera in Asia by 4. e. Peters, VI. D. !;
Early Spring, by Geo. Cooper; The Enper
org Eye by Ausburn Towncr; The Dream
Of Life, by Rev, Wm. r. AIger Voyage Of
the Esperanla, by Jane G. Austin Gugi.
elmo Gejaui, by Rev. j. P. Thompson, j.
D.. and Novice and the United States.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

F0R SALE Ar 4 BARGAIy.--One hundred
and twenty acres OF unimprovcd land in
Guiding forty acres Of timber in Sharon
Township, Clinton Co., Iowa twelve miles
rom WheatIand, and eight miles from Ma.
quokcta, in splendid farming neighborhood.
Call at this Office for information.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

INCREASING THE FoRcE.--Work on the
armory building is being prosecuted with
vigor. Seventy.fye men have been added
to the force within the past few days-mak
ing the number of employees 80 10 all.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
Railrond Trains.

LEAVE - Chicago, Rock IslInd PSeihs,golHg
Rast, at $50 A. NJ and $50 p NJ
Going West--nt 7,45 A. NJ and $50 p NJ.
Western Union, and sterling Rock leland,
at 6.35 p. NJ.
Goal Valley, about 100 A. ~ aud leo P. NJ.
ARRIVE Chicago, Rock Island 4 Pacific,
from the Rast, At 7tO A. NJ. and $50 ?. NJ.
Prom the West, at 6.25 A. NJ. and s.3j 2. NJ.
Western Union, and Sterling 4 Rock Island,
N7.2O A. ".
Coal Valley, about Il A. VI. ami s p, NJ
~ Trains run ny Chicago tiue, raioh l.
about IS minutes faster than Rock iFT'H time,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
O-Day's Advertiser to
ADMINISTRATRIX,S NlTICE.

ESTATE OF PETER MrPARLtv. De
II ceased. The undcrs gnei having hoo, an.
pointed Administrative Of the estate Of pets,
hcPaTlin, late Of the Comfy Of Rock leland
and State Of Illinois, deceased hereby give. mo,
tlco that she will appear before the County Count
Of Rock Island County, At the Office Of the Cle,k
Of sad Court ia the CtY ~ Rock Island. AZ tbs
June term, On TIE THIRD MONDAY IN
JUNE NEAE O. which .me all person,
having claims against said estate are notified
and requested 10 attend for the purpose II bny.
ing the same adjusted, All person. indebted 10
said estate are requested t. MAKE INN. odiats
payment % lao uu lggsiguod.
Dated ibis 2JtA 10y u April, 4. . 1859.
BRIDGET McpARLIN,
Administrative.
ap2Odlaw&E.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

A LIBERAL PLACE.-The liberslity with
which Davenport "comes down in aid of
any railroad enterprise, however Quixotic,
is truly wonderful, To judge by its mag.
Rihcent appropriations, its RESOURCES ~" ""'
~, ;oovt~..,,pnv. We can only surmlse
how it "keeps up" by rejecting on the STRAIT
eqy it has recently displayed in showing
municipalities how not to pay their debts
If We only had few Davenport Wander
bits in Congress, we would soon have half
a dozen Pacific railroads, and they wouldn't
cost anybody cent-except the contractors
who laid the rails. The whOle.sOuled gen.
temen who subscribed so literally to the
stock of the Peoria and Rock Island rail.
road some time ago, across the river, held a
meeting on Monday evening, for the pur.
pose Of deciding how not to pay their sub.
scriptions. 1t seemed quite clear to all of
chem that Tin equity at least none of the
Davenport subscriptions are really due
Tho following resolution was then passed
unanimously:
Resolved That q committee Of five be
appointed to take such measures as they
may deem proper to defend US against any
suits that :nay be commenced against Us,
and that the expenses that may be incurred
be divided among us in pro rata proportion
to the number of shares.
An old proverb says that when little birds
can sing, and won't sing, they should be
made to sing. A new prov"rb says that il
they can't be made to sing they should have
their feathers handsomely plucked. All Of
which applies to the above,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

RIVER ITEMs.-TAe Minnesota took down
several hundred plows, and 400 barrels of
flour from the Warner Mills and Harnish &
Co., Yesterday. The Mollie McPike went
down this morning, taking on 100 barrels of
Jour, and big lot of pIows. The Kei,hs.
burg was also loaded with plows. The Sa,
wanna will be down in the morning. The
New Boston for Fort Madison in the morn.
ing.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
Odd Fellows

Roel, Island Lodge No. ls, l. 0. 0. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at II o'clock Pm.
J. 0. LUNDBLAD, n. G.
]. FRANE CONWAY, B. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
LOCAL COLUMN.
FITTEEN CENTS a line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
shavls for Spring and Summer

A full line Of the celebrated "Grande
Duchesse" and "Ristori" shswls in rich
bright colorings; also Barge, Llama, Lace
and Greuadine ShawlS; latest styles and
lowest prices at
NEwBURGERs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

press recalled the thought Of "Auld Lang
Syne," not an apartment, not single desk
or table, not an ancient hierogliphc aud
not single employee. All was unfamiliar,
and all we're strangers. L. gave him pleas.
ure, however, to note how dDgy, cramped,
ana dusty office, foil Of old type and misera.
Die presses, had expanded into large aud
extensive establishment, equal TO any ont.
side Of The metropolitan centers.
In 1850 or lsj2 he sold the 10, on which
stands Buford's Block, partially occupied by
the ARGUS Office. lie purchased it in ISL
for 1900 and sold it Mt the time mention.
ed 10 Charles Blford, SEN, tor $500,
small house worth alOO standing On it At
the time In October, 1916, Mr. Smith
started he Monmouth itds, which is still
being successfully conducted He is now
out Of business, and a resident Of Monmouth.
Being one Of the earliest settlers Of this
township, there being but GO inhabitants
here when he arrived, he will probably be
recalled by large number Of our citizens.
"she hS' come Up past tho stare Of the Lion,
With love in her luminous eyes. - Etgdr 4. P0s.
The exact meaning Of the poem from
which We extract the above coupIet has never
been definitely settled by critics Some have
given it one meaning, and some another
The generally accepted theory is, that Poe,
in the frenzy Of his melancholy genius, and
with almost the power of inspiration, at.
tempted, while yet a mater. . being, to trace
the fine impulses Of his own soul when it
should be- freed from the bondage Of flesh
aud blood, and released to roam at will in
the magnificent freedom Of spiritual life.
We disagree with everybody else however,
In our opinion the poet was favored, in add.
ton to bis many other extraordinary gifts,
with the faculty Of reading the far future.
Believing in the ,rsusmigration Of souls, he
f,rcsaw the day when he should meet the
Cost Lonorc,' in another not less lovely
form The point Of meeting he indicated
elsewhere in his writings would be on Sec,
ond street, Davenport, between Main and
! Brady. The exact time, as indicated in the
coupIet, would be just after she bad passed
DiHon's Lion, whose bronze proportions are
always phttering in the sun in front Of the
palatal dry goods store, the portal Of which
it guards both day and night. The Lion
would Of course be surrounded BY charm.
/ ing host Of fashionable "stars' and Lenore,
having just laid 10 a handsome stock Of
beautiful wearing apparel, could greet her
long lost lover in 40 other way than with
love in her luminous eyes" That's our
opinion in re,ard 70 the poem, and if any
one differs from Us, he may read DiIonI
advertisement elsewhere, and let the mstter
drop.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

4 LINK WITH Tbs PAsT.-We received q
call this morning from Mr.. c. X Smith, Tor.
merly editor of the Monmouth Atlas, and
brotherln.law Of Capt. Powars, Of this city.
Mr.. Smith is now somewhat advanced in
years, bat in his younger days vas typo
of Number One capacities. He hos gone
through the mill from the "posish" of dew
il, to that of Pressmau, compositor, editor,
and Publisher. While acting as pressmau,
he struck ofFthe frstcopy of the second paper
that was ever printed in Rock Island Coun-
ty,the Upper MssissiPpi1n published stimuli.
taneously IN Stephenson, Rock Island Coun.
ty, Illinois, and Davenport, Scott County,
Iowa Territory, by Daniel Christ" This
was on the 9Th day of October 1870. He
was afterwards connected with the various
other newspaper enterprises started here.
from all of which the Argus is an off shoot
He surveyed our establishment this morning
but failed to notice any memorial of the far
past Of which he was once portion No.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

A FARM of 20 acres, with new buildings
and some trmt, near Davenport, can be
leased tor one or more years on favorable
terms. Apply at this office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

Arro,nrNrxr--John Conner, well known
as clerk of the transfer business between
Rock Island and Port Byron, last season,
has been appointed first clerk Of the steamer
Key City.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

FLorRIsmNG.--Charley Yates, formerly
of the old City Bakery, Rock Island, is now
at Aledo, well established in business, and
hourishing like "green bay boss"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
DAILY ARGUS.
Tuo,asy Evsnins, April 20, 1899.
premium Job Printing.

orders for job Printing will meet with prompt
attention at the ARGUS OFFICE, and be executed
IN the very best manner and az reasonable rates
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

BOARD or TRADE.-A meeting Of the
Board of Trade takes place this evening,
for the consideration of important railroad
matters. 1 full attendance is desired.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

For good family -four 90 to the Warner
Mills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

Tue FrsuIyG firm Of Buford X Mcguire
arrived from the wiIls Of Port Louisa, to-
day, having haggod ~ ducks and one buz.
card
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
BUsIMnss CARDS.
II. G, CONNOLLY,

4 rrORNRY ATLAw AND nc TAE =, PoI,
a lie, Rock Island, III. oh'' wv
Ofhoe. ------
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Mail Routes

CHICAGO AND EASTERN IAIL--Tuvo' al
7:tO A. NJ. aud B:3OP. VI. C.Ise. 81 500 4. VI.
and $40 p. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAlL-yiA WatSrto"n, hA"P-
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron aud CordovA, az
rives at 7.2O A. VI. ClJsss5.vJ F. NJ.
COAL VALLEY MAtL-.by csrs) daily, leaves
between 7 and sA VI, returning At about 8
Pm. Orion aud Aniover are supplied by
this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL--arrives at 6:25 A.
". and s35 Pm. Closes At 1915 A. NJ. aud
s2uP. NJ
ALEDO MATL-vA Camden Mills, AudAlu-
sa, Edgiu gtoB, Hamlet, PerrYton, Alsdo, High
Point New Boston, Ksithshurg OquAUkA. to
OQuawkE junction, t5agetOwnl leaves daily
between : ' A. NJ, and arrives at $50 ? NJ.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, HSSlitt, Buff
falo Prairie, Illinois City brury, Copper
Greek, and Millsr'burS, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAIl-WA Presumption, SueF,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring drove, and
Richland Grove to Monmouth, leaves Tues q.
days, Thurldlys aud Saturdays At 4. NJ,
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Pri-
day al r. VI. Centre Ridge is supplied
on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rives Friday evening, at O'Clock, and leave
Saturday morning, at o'clock.
Office hours from 7:c0 A. 81. to 500 ?. N.
E7y- -undays, open from 70 10 Am.
~ y, OSBORN, Post master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
prrER FRIES,

DRcrIytEa AyD MANg ,', .I{ EN-, on ~
~ poms'so .sf Liquors. Front stress opPo'
Eo'elsn I'm ing, Book LsiaSd, IL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

THE New York HeiicH journal for April
comes to hand, filed with interesting mat.
ter for the profession.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

4 PEW more copies Of our last weekly
edition, containing an account of the monu.
ment ded,ceton, can be had Mt our counting
room.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

MurARY.-Thoy'rc trying to raise a mil.
itary company at Davenport Hope it isn't
a flank movement on Cuba,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

Fua al kinds Of drugs, medicines, per.
fumeres, &c, call on Harrison y Starks,
druggists, Davenport
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

ALLEN 4 SIHONS0N.

. TrORNEYs AND coUNsbL0Hs AT
A LAW, Kocf I'Isnd, III, 05oeln baford'
Block.
sspPsily.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

.
! --ea------
/ FoRrY CgyI3 a line will be charged for
/ each insertion Of all articles under this head.
GO to the Warner Mil. for good flour.
; Fon fine dental work, cal. on McCauley
& BeIding.
Mr. j. Il Barno't, of AIedo, is in town
again
srEIpELs elegant toilet articles still at.
tract attention.
CoAt Miners wanted. See advertise.
mcnt.
HAVE you seen Walter Gates big stock OF
picture frames aud wall paper:
The Washington Life avoids the faults Of
both mutual and stock companies. II. c.
Cleaveland, agent.
Foa AL kinds Of drugs, medicines, per.
fameries, &c, call on Harrison y Starks,
druggists, Davenport.
MILITARY.-Thcy're trying to raise mil.
itary company at Davenport Hope it isn't
a flank movement on Cuba,
THE New York HeiicH journal for April
comes to hand, filed with interesting mat.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
PARASOLS !

IN ALLTHE NEWEST STYLES, at all prices,
L at
J.E. DIXON & SONS.
Aprl9dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

FonrY CrvI3 line will be charged for
each insertion Of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

The Washington Life avoids the faults OF
both mutual and stock companies. II. c.
Cleaveland, agent
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20
GLOVES AND HOSIERY I!

A ENDLESS VARIETY for Gents, Ladies
"A aud Children. comprising the fashionable
long two button Alexandra Kid; also gauntlet
and seamless ditto, all sizes and colors, at
j. Il. DIXON SONS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

CoAL MiyERs wanted See advertise.
mcn'.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-20

Mr. j.. II Baruo'f, of Aledo, is in town
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srElDEL's elegant toilet articles still at.
tract attention.
The Portland daily press., 1869-07-15

that were offered, deeming them all Ueritable.
went from Brussels to Antwerp in COM
pany with some American friends with whom
] had previously travelled and whom again
met at Brussels. 1t is twenty-six miles dis
tant, and the road passes through finely
cultivated section of Belgium. Antwerp was
celebrated for its commerce, and its now fine
churches and buildings bespeak its former
opulence. Its churches in their interior deco
rations are magnificent, superior to anything
/ have seen out of Italy. The principal ones
are the Cathedral and the church OF Sc.
Jacques. The Cathedral is 500 feet long and
25O wide. The height Of the spire is estimat-
ed at from SS6 to 4o6 feet. 1 mounted to the
top through winding staircase, and found it
high enough. The view from it was very
fine. The interior of the cathedral in it
grandeur and magnifcence compares with its
exterior. Its principal attraction of art is the
celebrated painting by Reubens, "The Descent
from the Cross" The Christ is considered
by painters one of the finest figures ever
drawn. -A 'ce' H'tt flf
The church of st. Jacques is the finest In
Antwerp. In its works of art, and embelllsh-
ments of the tombs Of the leading families, IS
very attractive. The most elegant is the
tomb of Reubens, who is buried here. The
museum, where you see many Of the best
paintings of Reubens, Van Dych and others,
is one of the finest galleries in Europe. Some
of the modsxA paintings are superb, the
'Death of Reubens" and the "Siege of Ant
werpp being among them. 81 9'ss
| A direct route to London was by steamer.
took passage by the Dolphin, and after
twenty hours voyage-four OF it in the
Thames-I laGded at St, GATHERINGS wharf,
and was agail in this great metropolis.
5f0 eai II.
The Portland daily press., 1869-07-15

WAGON and carriage wheels, If the axle Is
made of wood, should be creased with tallow
If lard is used, it viii penetrate the wheel
and injure it so much it will not last half as
long as it would iftallow had been habitually
used. Ifthe axle is iron, castor oil should be
used. One teaspoonful is an abundance for
two wheels. A wheel should run in warm
weather, about seventy miles on one greasing.
In cold weather, it win last longer. -
The Portland daily press., 1869-07-15
Eia,e D07Znrs Reeruo-y

WILL be paid for the detection Of any person
w concerned in setting fire to the grass aud un-
Bramhalps Hill. y. d. BROWN.
may29tf $50 tgsA " Fitv aia
The Portland daily press., 1869-07-15

B This stock has been selected with special ref
orence TO the improvement Of the breed OF pleasure
and draft horses and the terms of service have been
fixed at price which is within the reach OF eyery
man who desires to raise good colt \ - : I - y
For further particulars address.
HORACE WOODMAN, ss.@ 4
p2ieod3m = - - Saeo, Maine. 4