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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

THE SHOOTING MATcH The pigeon shoot
ing furore in Davenpart, says the Journal
does not seem to subside, but wakes strong
er from the recent defeat received at the
hands of the Rock Islanders. There are
now arranged two matches between individ.
uals in each OF which there will be one rep.
resentstive from each city, pitted against
each other. Substantial stakes have already
been put up, and the contests are fixed for
Saturday next, in case the birds can be OBJ,
tanned by that time. The two persons cho.
sen on each side are among the very best Of
the knights OF the trigger in this section and
the match is for something substantial and
will put each one on his mettle.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

BLIND ToM.--We clip the following no
tiee of the performances Of Blind Tom
from the St. Louis Democrat: "a mag
nficent audience assembled last night tc
enjoy the musical performance of BlnC
Tom. With the mysterious Influences call
ed into being and still lingering around US
it is hazardous to attempt to do justice te
the subject Of our thoughts, and escape The
charge Of refined sentmentaism in describ
ing the effects of the almost celestial har.
monies that ravished the ear and led the
soul into sweet captivity. There is a some
thing indefnable in the music produced BY
Tom. 1t is an ethereal substance which.
though realistic to ones inner perceptions,
eludes the grasp when the effort is made to
clothe it in the forms of language. His
touch upon the keys of the piano are SO
crisp yet delicate, so lightly made, blending
the most opposite tones into one sweep of
harmonies, that we lose sight of the black
angel Of translation and revel in the aban,
don Of intoxicated delight. Yet he is but
an imitator. He does not produce, but COP.
les. He is law unto himself, measured BY
none of the rules that govern the Judgment
in deciding upon other musical exhibitions
But whatever the cause, the effect of the
music in the presentation of which he is
the medium, is experienced in all its rich
fullness. True, the intensely critical ear
may detect at times q slight mathematical
inexactnsss in the results of his touches, but
il must be admitted they possess al electric
sympathy that satisfies the cravings of re.
fined nature. The programme last nigh,
consisted of classical selections, and imits.
lions. One of his remarkable performances
was that of turning his back to the niauo
and with closed fists playing q time in imi.
tatioa of the great preceptor, Moschelles,
who set him the copy facing the piano. dur
ing An interview when Tom was in England
III 1866. His other limitations we're equally
meritorious, together with the rendition of
his own compositions, and all of them were
loudly applauded."
This wonderful performer will appear at
Darts Hall on Wednesday evening. which
will be the only opportunity of seeing him
10 this city,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

RAILROAD ACCIpENT.-The Dsyeppor,
Democrat of Tuesday says:
The noon freight train, on the C
r. |. Il P. railroad, going west, me, with
an accident to day, at Harrison street in
this city, whereby several lengths of track
were torn up, two cars tipped into the road
and two more thrown from the track The
accident was caused by a break dropping i'll
front Of the wheels of the third car from the
engine. This threw them from the track.
The force Of about twenty cars and the en-.
CINE III the rear, which was to help them up
the bluff, forced three of the other cars from
the track. The first car thrown from the
track broke from the front cars, and was
forced from the trucks, and tipping over in.
10 the road, was pushed along some ten feet.
The second car broke from the trucks, but
remained standing. The other two cars
were damaged but little. The cars were
all loaded with lumber. Supt kimball, with
force of men, commenced Immediately to
repair the damage.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

A SENSIBLE MAN.--Two years ago, Mr..
Joseph Parkins, who furnished stone for the
first arsenal building on the Island, aud who
had been doing q very heavy business in
quarrying rock at LeClaire for some time
previously, left his hore wife, and family
at that town and disappeared. Whittier he
went no one knew, but that he had aban.
doned his family was evident. At that time
he was considered a man of some wealth,
and rumour was of course soon busy with
the circumstances, and was at no loss to
find reasons to ascribe to his singular con.
duct. What the alleged reasons were il is
not our province to state, and they now have
no bearing in the case. To day he passed
through our city with his wife and family,
bound for Council Bluffs, his future home.
Having repented his course, and desiring to
atone as far as possible to those whom he
had wronged, he last week returned to his
bereaved family, honestly confessed his
wrong doing, was freely forgiven, sold out
his property, cad 40 -~~ his way to new
scenes, with the determination to live more
consistent life in future. Having known
him in better days, and being acquainted
with his generous qualities as well as his
faults, he has our best wishes for domestic
happiness and welfare He has retraced his
steps, and will hereafter faithfully fulfill his
duties as husband and father. As public.
ity through the press was given to his de,
parture, he has no desire to conceal his
present conduct.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

STAMP Tue TOBACCo.--The Internal Rev.
enue laws require all kinds of tobacco to be
stamped Chewing tobacco must be in
wooden packages duly stamped, smoking
tobacco must be put up in packages and
stamped, cigars must not be exposed for
sale in any other manner than in the orgi'
nal box with stamp on. As sooa as cigar
boxes and tobacco kegs or boxes are empty
the stamps must be destroyed or dafaced
Our local revenue officers are instructed to
see that the laws are strictly enforced.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

1t is stated there is the best reason for
believing that Mr.. Boutwell's position in re.
gard to the Virginia election has been mis-.
stated in the public press. To his personal
friends he has not expressed any intention
of opposing the admission of Virginia to
representation in the next Congress-, but on
the contrary, he nolds that the election was
fairly conducted and in accordance with the
reconstruction acts of Congress. No just
excuse exists for longer refusing the State a
voice in the national councils. The ratif.
cation of the Fifteenth Amendment is in.
sured by this recognition of the results of
the election Just held, and as the danger
from the allowing of ex.rebels political
rights, which existed at the time the recon.
struction laws were framed, has passed
away, it would be bat an act of consistency
on the part of the Republicans to accept
and abide by this course.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
AN ORDINANCE
Levying Taxes for the Municipal
GEAR Eighteen Hundred and Six

ty~ulUcs
SEC. J. be it ordained by the City Council of
~ the City Of Rock Island, that taxes for the
Municipal year. eighteen hun dred and sixty nine,
amounting in the whole 10 thirteen mills on the
dollar, be and the same are hereby levied and
asses sed upon thu personal and real estate with
in the city Of Rock Island, according to the as
sessed value thereof, for the year aforesaid, for
the several purposes hereinafte err specified to wit
F0U k MILLS on the dollar to detray the con-
tingent and other expenses of the city not other
wise especially provided for. FOUR MILLS on
the dollar for the purpose OF repairing streets
and highways, constructing and pairing cross
walks, main drains and sc yers and other purposes
of general city improvements. TWO AND ONE
HALF MILLS on the dollar to meet the interest
acerung n the debt OF the city. TWO AND ONE
HALE MILLS on the dollar for the erection of u
cityhGll, markets, hospitals, city prison or WORK
house, the purchase Of market grounds, public
squares orparks or any Other like improvements.
SEC. 2. Be it further ordained that lax o.
THREE MILLS on the dollar be and the same
is hereby levied and assessed upo the real and
personal estate in the lamp district of the city
according to the assessed value thereof, for the
municipal year aforesaid, to defray the one half
the expenses of erecting and furn' shing lamp
posts and lamps and lighting the streets in said
district
SEC 3. The city clerk is hereby directed to is
sue warrant in due form for the collection of
taxes hereby levied in conformity with the Law
in such case made and provided.
Passed July 18th, 1869.
Approved.
J.M.BUToRD, Mayor.
Attest
J. FRANK CONWAY, Clerk.
julyl4djt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

vIGoR OF LIFE RESTORED.
Persons Who from self-ahuse, disease, injuries suffer
from paralysis weakness the secretng vessels of the
genital organs will be cured by RAILWAYS sARsA-
PARILLIAN RES0LVENT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

RA1N.--From Juue 8th until July l7th,
the unusual rains gave fall of water in this
vicinity of pol inches. The heaviest fall
of rain in any one month for the las! eight
years, was in August, 1866, when the meas.
urement Was 1888 inches. The least was
in January, 1865, when the measurement
was 0Is inches. BY the measurement on
the Island two inches Of water fell laOt
Friday in a storm lasting only little over
an hour-a fall of rain probably unequaled
BY ANYTHING ever seen here before.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

THE C. r. |. & =. RoAD.-West of Des
Moines there are three breaks in the g. K /.
q 2. road Three miles east of Council
Bluffs about $50 feet of embankment is
more or less washed out by the cutting Of
streams; eighteen miles, along Musquito
creek the road bed is in very soft cond,
ton which has caused the road to settle; in
another place about fly feet Of embark,
ment is gone Trains are not now leaving
for any poius west of Des Mones, one
train having been pitched from the track,
fortunately without injuring any one. A,
last accounts, nine locomotives and twelve
hundred men were on repair service. The
rains out there are reported as being fear
fully heavy, Trains are having some
trouble in reaching Des Moines from the
| east.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
Look at the Figures!

All. Summer Goods marked down.
Dress Goods worth 7jc. down to 60c.
Dress Goods worth 60c. down to 4jc.
Percales worth SOC down to 400.
Figured Muslins worth 25a3Oc. down to zoe
PQues worth 1jceSl down to 50asOc.
All White Goods at cost; Parasols and
Sun Shades at cost; Summer Shaw!s al
cost.
No deception, Goods will be sold at the
above prices. A. BAMBERGER.
Clothes made to order. Good fits war
rented.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

ANOTHER SroRM.-The sudden storm last
evening etfectuaIly put an end to al! our
hopes Of fair weather. People generally
have given up all expectations of change
for the better, and in kind of philisophic
despair are "letting things went" Ii never
rains but pours, hath been written. "Ps
tience on monument smiling at grief II
nothing in comparison with a disappointed
farmer smoking the pipe Of peace over his
ruined fields.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

Police CouEr.-Wil iam Bates and John
]. johnson had little "mill' to the rear Of
Shaw's pork house yesterday afternoon, and
shot out with their rights and lefts in live
ly manner, but before the vexed "best man
question was definitely settled, Officer Muir
rim made descent on the combatants and
carried them off to jail. This morning Mag
istrate Cropper fined them, with costs, ~
each, which was paid.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN wishing
cards IN Beech's Directory Of Scott, Rock
Island and Mercer Counties, will have snoth.
er opportunity about the lst of August Mr.
Beach has already sold 1000 copies Of the
directory.
Davenport, Rock Iolsnd, and Mercer
county papers please copy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

YE WEED.--A western lady who always
sets her face against smokers indites the
following in regard to ye lovyer of ye weed
May never lady press her lips,
His proffered love returning,
Who makes furnace Of his mouth
Aud keeps bis chimney burning.
May each true woman shun his sight,
For fear his fumes would choke her,
And none but those who smoke themselves,
Have kisses tor n smoker.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
BUarNnss CARDS.
n. n. PARMENTER,

A TToRNEy AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
"A ofBss In Court House, Rock Island, III
Farms aud city property bought AID sold.
y70dlywe2w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
Crockery IL Tumbling

Not the crockery, either, but the prices,
at W. Ii. h C. I. Webbs, Davenport, who
have one of the biggest stocks in Iowa, and
can, be uudersold by anybody.
They have just been making large re-
duction in their rates, and want the public
Of Rock Island to know It, This is
no humbug. Call aud see for yourself.
DIFF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

One of RAILWAYS PILLS, two or three hours before
dinner tai en- daily will keep the system free from
DYSPEPSIA INDIGESTION, CONSTIPATION,
COsTIVENESS, g.,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

RIVER tNTELLIGEyCE.-A new mot;ra
power is being exhibited in St. Louis to
steambostmen. 1t is intended to be spn)ied
to steamboats, and street railroad cars. I.
it can accomplish all it processes to, it will
cause complete revolution in propellinu
steamboats,.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

THG WEATHER this morning was almost
cold enough for red hot stoves. That fires
we're not lighted was more "from the
principle ofthe thing" than from motives ID
com fort
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

RAILWAYS PlLLS are the only purgative that will
secure an Alternative, durctic, sudoric apeficnt ard
tonic influence.
They are the only vegetable substitutes for Caome
Mercury.
They promote the secretion Of bic and withdraw it
from the Giro Aas ion.
They assist, through thnr nut ttous properties, the
chvme and chyle, nud 4srit juices ~ tn plooos' OF Ill
geston.
They are Elegantly Cogtri with Cur, Pot ctlv fl>'e
less, and free from smell
PRICE, Twenty Five Colts per Box o. i's + y"s FIR
One Dollar. Away ask FIR RAILWAY f.il.t .'pt
see that the letters R.RE are on one sic "a tbo aud
the words RadWay's Regulators on The Other Sold Nv
al Druggists aud Il neral Store Hooper -rt ~ nr.
RApwAy's Medical Once, s; MaiAcn Lane, New Yoik,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

For SALE AT A BARGAIN.-One hundred
and twenty acres of unimproved land lin.
GLIDING forty acres Of TIMBER in Sharon
Township, Clinton Co., Iowa twelve miles
from Wheatland, and eight miles from Ma.
quokets, in a splendid farming neighborhood.
Call at this office for information.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

IhE DAVENPORT papers say harvest
hand was sun struck over there yesterday.
We know good many people over here
who would like to be partially struck lit.
tie that way, just for q change.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
Crockery Tumbling.

The reason the prices of crockery are
tumblng is because &. w. Halves is
selling SO cheap on this side that the Dav.
export merchants are compelled to come
down with their prices to keep the Hawk
Eyes from coming over here to trade. When
you want crockery, call on G. W. HAYES.
dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

The rooms of the Young Mems Library
Association are open from A. NJ. until 10
T. NJ. every day except Sundays. A large
and we'll 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, 1869-07-20

GRAND 0PEsIsG.--The opening Of Lin
dahl Il Newcomb's new saloon in Union
Block, last evening, was made the occasion
of grand conviviality by their numerous
friends. With music, songs, energetic
choruses and the inevitable lager, the time
was pleasantly whiled away.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
At Wadsworth a Cos.

Is the place Tor good bargains. They have
marked down their stock vi spring q Sum.
Iler goods " cost, and some even lower to
make room Tor their Fail Stock. No nun,
bug in this, MS We intend 10 close out our
summer goods al some price. Remember
the only place to get Il good assortment, oi
carpets IA Rock Island Is at Wadsworth ~
Cos.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
Everything Looks Prosperous and

The finest assortment of Dress goods and
Trimmings, Lawns, White goods, skirtings
and notions; together with large stock of
all kinds OF domestic goods is to be found at
l.. Volts. And also splendid assortment
of Alexandra KID Gloves, all of which is OF.
fered to the public at the lowest prices.
may7dtf. l.. WOLF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

HIS NANE.-John Donaldson is the name
OF the conductor of the freight train which
was run into by Passenger train the other
aay' and through whose carelessness the
accident occurred.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
Fact.

MAY BROTHERS are closing out their
entire stock OF Spring aud Summer Dress
Goods, parasols, nArseliies trimmings, cot
ton hose, gloves, hoop skirts, and coGseIa a
prices much below their value. They ar,
not going TO quit the BUSINESS, but wlsa Il
make room for fall goods.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

SAPoNAcEoUs.-Col. j. b. Dsnforth. Jr.,
formerly editor Of the Rock Island ARGUS is
aaVe1Ftls'ng the soaps made by his New
oFh house IN his old paper. Col. D knows
the value OF advertising and he is doing it
very e<tensively.-Dqrenport Journal
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

RIVER lTEMs.-The Jennie Brown ID now
lying at our wharf undergoing repairs.
The City of St. Paul went up this morn.
ing. New Boston for IT. Madison in the
morning
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
FOR SALE.

A PRIVATE SALE-One of the most desir-
II able Farms in Coal Valley township, con-
tanning one hundred and twenty acres, well i'm
proved, we'll waterei, and nclosed by good hedg-
es, on which is large two-story brick dwelling
house, with all necessary out-buldings, sheds
and yards. Also an orchard of about one hun
dred and fifty apple trees of choice varieties, one
half Of which are bearing, Shade trees, shrub
berry, and small fruit. A large cistern and well.
Situated only three miles south of Coal Valley
village, on the Coal Valley and Berlin road, and
quite convenient to churches and schools. Win
be sold between now and next November by pri-
yste s1le-the pure hassr to pay one-hslf the
purchase money down, and the balance on terms
to suit the purchaser.
Inquire on the premises, or by mail of thesub
scriber thro1gh the Coal Valley post-ofhee, Rock
Island County, Illinois.
JAMES D0NNAN.
Coal Valley, H., June l5-dvSy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

A SAGACIOUs HoRsE.-- esterday after
noon, as the ferry was about half ladened
with teams and foot passengers, a stroke OF
the bell sounded, the heavy cross bar was
put up in its place, the pilot signalled the
engineers, the ropes were united, steam was
crowded on, and the boat commenced NOV
ing off Capt. Robinson was up town, and
Collector Henderson was on the levee idly
awaiting his return. Mr.. H. made a rapid
doube.quick advance on seeing the singular
movements on board, aud by Il good exer'
else of his acrobatic abilities, succeeded in
landing on the stern end Of the boat as it
pushed off As no one was in command,
the question arose as to who had the
presumption to ring the bell. This was
soon answered by the passengers. A sedate
old horse, either tired Of waiting, full of mis-
chief or innocent of the result, had caught
the bell rope in his teeth, giving it jerk,
rang the signal, started the boat across the
river ten minutes before its time, and left
the Captain on the shore in amazement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

Rock Island Lodge No. 10, I. O. O. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts,, at II o'clock Pm.
J. 0. LUNDBiAD, N. G.
j. FRANZ CONWAY, R. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

Ma. p. l.. CApLE lost a mist-wood cane
out of his buggy somewhere on the street
to-day, and would be much obliged if the
finder would return IT,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
Great Raduc,ions !

Being DESTROYS of reducing my stock be.
fore the close of the season, have marked
down prices on all staples, Dress Goods,
Lace and Berege, Shawls, Millinery Goods,
&c. Particular attention is called TO lot
of Alpacas at 279c and 35c per yard
b. NEwBURGER,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

A GEM OF WlsDoM.--lf you want to fol.
low up gem Of wisdom, get gem of a
suit of clothes at Thomas McCulough's
furnishing store, Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
HOW to Take Rndray's Pitts.
THEIR DAILY USE.

In doses OF one two pills, by all persons OF iui
habit Of body, subject to gilness, rush Of blood To the
head papitaion OF the heart, and ala thee subject Ia
fits, will only keep the bOad from becoming ensest
or clogged up in the blood vessels, but VIII c4a2e It's
circulation, and prevent sudden attacks OF appopeXy,
one of those pills every day will not suffer from Head
aches. Dizziness, Mysteries Painting Spells,
Pains around tao Heart, and hundred other di'a-
greeablc symptoms.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

CRoP REroRrs.-Every paper we pick up
boasts its ''crop reports Hadn't they bet.
ter wait bit and see if we have any crops
at ell
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

Two DOLLARS and three dollars per day
seem to be the ruling harvest prices through
out the northwest, wherever the weather
permits work
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

WET WEATHER.-Wet weather doesn't
Interfere with the catching Of nice, fresh
fish, and the sale of the same at Good man .
popular fish market
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

BApTlsM.-The ordinance of baptism
will be administered at the Methodist
church next Sabbath after the usual ser.
vices.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. l8,R. A. NJ. meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues.
days of each month.
HENRY BURGowER, Fl. P.
Csc. L. CARLTON, Sec'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

A choice assortment of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents
just received at Rutenbeck & Co.'S, 26 West
second street under the Newcomb House,
Davenport. Sa. Tu. Th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

MrscArINE is still "peggng away" at her
X, r. |. Il St. l.. subscription business,
with much success
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

BLIND Tom appears at Darts Hall to.
morrow evening, and will no doubt make q
sensation
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

QUITE a number of farmers we're in town
yesterday securing har sest hands, for whom
they will now have no use it seems