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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

CIRCUIT CoURT-CRrAIyAL DOCKET
Judge Peasants reached the criminal dock
ct this morning, and the forenoon was spent
in arraigning Criminals and appointing coun
sci for them. The following is the list of
bills found with the action taken upon
them
Frank Berger, larceny.
Frank Higgins alias Kelly, larceny, two
bills. Plead guilty.
Sumner. larceny. Indictment quashed.
Peter O'Connell, larceny. Motion for
continuance.
Charles Williams, larceny, two bills.
James Dorset, larceny.
Theodore Halbig, admitted TO bail
5ohn Fitzpatrick, false pretenses.
Same, larceny.
John Mackey, assault with intent to com.
NIT great bodily injury.
VIM. Dolin, ct. al, (Dubuoue -;otsrs !
murder; indictment qusshed.
Same, murder, new bill.
Prosecuting Attorney, A. r. Mock, Of
Cambridge, IS ready for the trial of several
of these, and will proceed at once.
No action has yet been taken on the new
bill of indictment against the Dubuque
rioters. These men are anxious for trial.
and are elamoring for justice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

READY FOR BUsINEss.-The sooner the
travelling public realize the fact that the
Rock Island House is being run on first
class principles, the sooner they will save
money By stopping there instead of going
across the river Guild is one of those old
New ! ork landlords.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
Bargains Bargains. Bargains

In Dress Goods, Flannels, Shawls, Blankets,
Knit Goods, DC, &c. Having marked down my
entire stock of Winter Goods, l will guarantee
prices lower than the lowest.
offer large stock Of Ladies' Furs at and be-
low cost price.
Embroidered and plain Linen Handkerchief,
Lace and Linen Collars, Gloves, Hosiery, Dress
Trimmings, &c, at prices that will DEFY compe-
tition.
Mems and Boys Clothing, ready made; also
made TO order in the most approved style, cheap
er than any other house in the city
Give a call.
A.BAEHERGFR.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
L,homme qui rit-The Man IL at Laugh,

1t is said that Victor Hugo is about to write
tho counterpart to the above novel, entitled
"The Lady that Smiles" The author, it is as
serted, took as the principal character of his
novel lady just emerging from Nerburger's
store with big package of Dry Goods, who was
so pleased with the bargains bought that her
face was radiant with smiles. Ladies! if you
would be really happy, get some of Newburger's
Goods. As he is determined TO sell cut, his
prices are unprecedentedly low.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

ISDIcTED.-As will be seen in the Circuit
Court report published elsewhere, the indi
vidual named Henry Mackey who so brutal
ly and outrageously assaulted 0. j Dimick
has had a bill found against him by the
Grand Jury, Mr.. Dimick came very near
dying from injuries then received and such
ruffianism in civilized community demands
the severest penalty of the law
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
ERIE RAILWAY.

THE GREAT THROUGH RoUTE TO THE EAsr.-
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 3 third wider
than other roads. enabling the company to con
struct and use coaches cOrrespondingly larger
and more comfortable. lite track has been placed
in thorough repair by the substitution Of steel
rails at such points subjected to the great
est service, and where the highest rate Of speed
10 required to be made.
New and improved sleeping coaches accompany
all night trains. They heated by steam, per
iectly ventilated, contain elegant and spacious
dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern improvements.
Excellent dining saloons located at con
venient 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 y ork without
change, max ing as quick time by any other
route.
The long distance run without ehsnge-so0
miles-snd the spacious accommodations of its
broad gauge coaches, especially commend this
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, 1870-01-11

ARGUS JOB oFFICE.-So fstteriug has been
the public appreciation OF the character Of work
produced in the ARGUs Job Office, ana so liberal
has been the patronage bestowed by disorim-
mating public, that deem II only necessary to
advert TO the fact that our facilities are IN
equaled for doing ATTY and all kinds f Job
Printing-from delicate visiting carl TO a large
poster. Theatre managers. travelling showmen,
railroad agents, hotel keepers. steamboat agents,
and ali those tho have job printing to do, will
End it to their interest to send US their ORDERS
which shall receive prompt attention
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

NE" CARs.-Frse second.class or emf
grant cars passed through this city, to be
employed on the Central Pacific railroad.
from Ogden to San Francisco. They are
from the Jersey City car works, and for the
use for which they are intended are vsrv
fine cars. In week or two from now a
number Of magnificent frs class passenger
cars, costing $4,000 apiece, will pass
through here, to be employed on the same
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

ATLANTIC & PAcIFIC.-The Atlantic Il
Pacific Telegraph Company have opened an
office in this city over Langley & Jarvis
warehouse They have placed in charge OF
it Mr.. Frank Carroll, who was formerly a
Western Union operator at the Burtis House
in Davenport. Mr.. Carroll is an experienced
teiegrepher, and will doubtless improve the
business Of the Atlantic & Pacific Company
at this place considerably. He is one otthe
J " stern Union atrikins operators.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

PAID-The insurance on the furniture OF
the Rodman House, to the amount of S4,-
400 has been paid. It was insured in the
Lum bermans', of Chicago, and the Albany
City, George ". Copp, agent. Mr.. Hutch
ms had the amount paid over to him by Mr..
Copp. Yesterday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
Forty Cents line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head,

ALL who are in any way indebted
to the ARGUS are earnestly request
ed to settle before the 1st day Of
January. Those who have any ac-
counts against rs will also please
present them for payment, as We
desire to begin the year with a
clean page Of our ledger.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

The troubls between the whites and
blacks continue in Washington. The ne
groes have passed resolutions demanding
reconstruction of the schools so that the
black and white children shall go to the same
schools. They have go, through one branch
of the City Council an ordnance requiring
proprietors OF hotels. restaurants and other
places, to receive blacks and whites withoat
discrimina alton. 1t is expected the measure
will pass the other branch very soon.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

No CHILDREN ADMITTED We are re
quested on the behalf of the executive
committee 10 announce that no children
will be admitted into the banquet or dancing
hall on the night of the banquet. None but
adults can obtain admission tie the halls.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
Bridge Trains.
At Wadsworth & Cos.

Just opened, Linen Towels, from zoo apiece Up /;
hemstitched HandkercAiefs, from l5e 10 81 80
apiece; also, Hosiery. Gloves, Hoods, Nubias.
&c, at very low prices.
The best assortment % Lace Collars Lace
HHndkOrchiefs, Dress Goods, Sha~ls, &c, 10 Ice
be found in Rock Island is at Wadsworth Cos
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

A SLIGHT break occurred in the Moline
Golfer dam yesterday 1t retarded the work
on FRS, & Rosenfeld's wheel. A force of
men were at once put to work to repair the
damage, and by this time the leak is doubt
less stopped
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
Mail Routes.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-.IrdiVs' 81
8 90 A. NJ. and 1901 P. M. Closes ':Vo A. M.
and P. N.
poRT BYRON MAIL--vis Watsrsown, RsNp-
ION Rapids City, Port Byron and Cordov~,
ie.yes At 40 A. M; closes at $40 A. M,
and arrives at $50 P. NJ.
COAL VALLEY MAIL--(by osrs) daily, leaves
A. NJ, and arrives P. Nj. Orion and An
dover supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-arrives ct 9:35
A. NJ. and 1906 P. II. Closes At P. II. and
l0P.M.
ALEDo MATL--via Camden Mills, Andalu-
sia, Rdgingsen, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston. keishsburg, oquswka, tie
oquAwka junction, (Ssgetown), leaves daily
between s A. NJ, and arrives at $40 P M.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, Hsslitt Buff
fslo Prairie, Illinois City, Urury, Copper
Crsek, ard Miliersburg, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAIL-yia Presumption, Sues,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
Richland Grove to Mon mouth, leaves Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at I A. NJ :,
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
day ct P. NJ. Centre Ridge 10 supplied
on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rivss Friday evening, q. 4 O'Clock, and leaves
Saturday morning, st O'clock
SWEDONIA, via Rural, twice a week arrives
Tuesday and Fridays, Ut 430 P. n. and leaves
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1880 A. NJ.
This route terminates at New Windsor.
Ofhce hours from 7:ce A. III. to 500 P. N.
mE-sundays, open from to 10 An.
81. B. OSBORN, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

According to a recent statement IN a New
York paper, Hamilton Fish didn't give Gen.
Grant but one thousand dollars for the po-
sition Of Secretary of State. II this be true,
it is certainly very crediiable TO the nuself
ish patriotism Of the President, for he could
easily have sold the place for much more
Lou. COurier-J0l1ral
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

FINAAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The various committees on the railroad
banquet held meeting at City Hall last ev-
ening to complete arrangements for to NOR
rows grand event. Capt. Robinson presid-
ed and W W. Eggleston acted as Score
| tsry.
The Committee on toasts are to have but
four regular toasts and responses, and Mr..
| Mixter as Chairman of that Committee
hoped that gentleman would cram them.
selves accordingly with volunteer toasts,
suitable to the occasion.
On motion of DR.. Gregg. it was decided
that tickets be issued to the City Clergy, aud
that one of their number be requested TO act
as Chaplain on the occasion. Rev. Mr.. Hun
ter presiding elder of the Methodist Episco
| GAL Church of this district, was selected TO
| offciste.
W. Fl. Pettibone, the Division S"Pe''n
| tendent of the Rockford rsiiroAu' e'"'eo
| that he had received telegram from mr'
Yo,po announcing chat the guests from
Chicago and Milwaukee would leave Chica
go at $50 on Wednesday morning, arriving
at Sterling at 900. From thence the party
will proceed to an inspection of tie Henry
county coal mines, arriving in Rock Island
between the hours of four and FIVE p. m.
Many would desire TO return By one o'clock
on Thursday morning, so as to arrive in
Chicago at ten the next morning.
The committee appointed to meet the
invited guests, which is composed of the
members of ell the committees, it was de
cided should leave Rock Island for Sterling
on the regular 9:l5 train. Strsssers band
| will accompany them.
Darts Hall will be thrown open to invited
guests when they arrive, and subscribers
| will assemble at the same time, about six
O'Clock.
Minor details o. the Programme were
arranged by suggestion and tacit consent,
and the meeting adjourned.
On motion of Geo. Mixter the following
was adopted:
The excursion train to Sterling will
leave the depot to morrow morning at Sis.
All subscribers to the banquet whointend
to so on the excursion, with any members
of their families, are requested to give their
names TO the President, Captain Robinson,
at his office at the gas works, soon as
practicable to day.
Those who intend TO be present al the
| banquet are requested to be at Darts Hall
promptly at o'clock on to morrow evening
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

Randall, the victim of-he Sleepy Hollow
murder, was killed so instantaneously while
drinking, that he did not move q muscle at
ter receiving the dealh-blow His head.
nearly blown of, fell on his shoulder. and
when found, he was still sitting with his legs
crossed, his goblet in his hand.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

TRANsPARENCY.-U. n. Whiffen of the
committee Oh decorations, has painted q
handsome and appropriate transparency to
be placed at the end of Hull's Hall on the
occasion of the railroad banquet.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
LOCAL OoxU1kM.
FIFTEEN CENrs line viii be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
Aiken,

At the sign of the Golden Eagle, has just re-
ceiyed a new assortment Of Ladies Chemisettes
in new designs, at low prices; Also new supply
of those Ladies' all linen hemstitched Handker-
chiefs. at 25 cents; also, full line Of Ladies'
E;a Gloves. in white, light shades and black
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
bargains Can be had at Nav Rms

Having large assortment Of Furs. Blankets,
Closking, shawls, Knit Hoods, French Merinoes
and Empress Cloth, Poplins, Alpacas, BsllnorAls.
Hoop SKIRTS, dc, on hand, are bound TO reduce
the same before invoicing. and offer the goods
regardless Of cost. Call and secure y1ur bargains
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

THE Rockford railroad telegraph line from
Sterling to this city will be completed and
put in operation to-day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

ENTERPRIsE.-Gov. Merrill OF Iowa read
his Message, fifty pages Of print, before the
Iowa Legislature this afternoon. and the Dav
export Democrat prints it in full this even.
ing beingshe first paper in-Ehe state to do SO.
The message in question shows the affairs
OF the state TO be in very prosperous con-
There is nothing very startling or brilliant
about the document, but it is more ofa stats
sticai document and review OF business for
the past TWO wears.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
Wanted.

An agent for Zelps Encyclopedia, the Compea-
dun q hHUH knocledge. Those who have not
yet subscribed address
wv. MARSH,
Genl. Agt.
QUINCY, Ills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

We note that American bishops and lay
men are turning up conspicuously at the
public feteg in Rome. II is pretty certain
that a few of our prelstes will come home
with red hats. And that's as il should be-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

FoUR wagon loads of dressed hogs were
sold by Henry Zeigler this morning to
John Dietz, a. SI0.75 per hundred pounds.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
CIRCUIT COURT.
Proceedings of the January Term, 1870
Judge Peasants Presiding.

JANUARY 10.
IN cHAHcERY.
Sarah Herbert vs. CYRUS d. Herbert
divorce. Defendant detaulted. Case re-
ferred to take proof
In re. Bertha Gottscbe; guardian, &c
petition. Referred to Master.
CIVIL CASES.
Basil D. Buford VS. l. and W. S. Booth,
sci IA, vs W. S. Booth-sssumpsit. Judg-
ment by default and said party made party
in Judgment in former term.
CRIMINAL.
George Albers-selling liquor. stricken
from the docket with leave 70 reinstate.
Moses B. Rickman-keeplng gambling
house. Same order
: Fl .Jeferds and Alexander Eagle
o.mb bling. Same order
5. II. Jeferds and Alexander Eagle
keeping gaming house. Same order.
Salmon Allen-false pretense. Same
order
William Webb-larceny. Same order
Edwin Sutchtfe-pe1ury. Mol prosequi
entered.
William Dohn, n. Schiltz, W Blair, J.
Toomey, -. Lynch, T. Butler, l.. sampson,
81. Hammond, }. Gallagher. j. Campbell,
o. Chandenis, j. Cronan, THE steam boat
rioters murder. Motion TO qussh indict-
ment and the several counts of las, term
overruled as to the seventh and eighth
counts, and allowed as TO the other counts.
By leave of court this indictment is mol
prosequi-a new indictment having been
found and returned against al OF said
defendants except Lewis Sampson, who is
now discharged.
Frank Higgins-larceny. Defendant en-.
tered a plea Of guilty.
Frank Higgins Same plea,
Theodore Helbig-recognizance. Dis
charged.
Henry Felter-recognizance DISCHARGED.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

TIE COMMITTEE on DEcoRATIoS.-We
yesterday in describing the decorations Of
the banquet hall omitted to mention the
names OF the efficient gentlemen who were
appointed the responsible duty Of ornamen
tation. The following il The list
D. 7. Robinson, Ben Harper, Capt. Geo.
". jerks, Mylo Lee, W. D. Crockett, I. VI.
Whiffen, I. n Holmes.
They have exhibited great taste in this
work and for the eclat of the occasion, e.
majority of the credit will be due them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

Letters from Texas say that the tide of
immigration now flowing into the Safe is
without parallel. 1t comes from many
directions, and is filing up many parts of
the great State, but the larger share of the
new Corners go to the northern and north.
western counties. They become grain
farmers, and are greatly increasing both the
product of the region aud the price of the
lands
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
Young Mems Library Association.

The rooms of the Young Men Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 a. NJ. until 10 p. NJ.
every day except Sundays. large and well
selected assortment of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, vhich can always lie pro
cured Of the Secretary. may6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
Odd Fellows
Fine Solid SilyerWare.
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. Is, R. A. NJ, meets a,
Masonic Hall on the fret and third Tuesdays Of
each month. IL. c. CLEVELAND, II. z.
W. l.. SwKEsEY, Sec'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11
Daily ARGUS.

RAILROAD TIME
Chicago, Rock Island l. Pacific
Railroad.
ILLINOIS DIVISION.
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
Day Express and Mail, 7.30 ,. m. 6.&5 p. m.
Night Express, 1000 p. IN. 7.45 =. m.
IOWA DIVISION.
GoISe WEST.
Day Express and Mail 7.5b 4. IN. s.55 a. m.
Night Express, 65op.m. 7.20 q. IN.
Western Union Railroad.
Passenger, $50 A. NJ. go P. NJ
Mixed, $40 P. NJ. li.50 A. NJ d.
Rock Islana l. Peoria Railroad.
Leave Rock Island, 100 .. IN. and Loop. N.
Arrive 1T Rock Island, LOO .. m. and 500 p. In
E~ Trains run by Chicago time, which is Is
minutes faster than Rock Island time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-11

This popular estab!i,hmeut Ia,
always fresh and eNtsu-Iye as
sottnent Of fue Watches. level
". Coin Silver Goods, AM lest
Silver Plated Ware The EEtr--
es arc directly from the beet
American. Swiss ard S.rsr.
manufacturers. The entire -'-ec-
ton Was bought when E.-i 49,
Lowest, including rich silver
goods Of the most recent All ea-
borate workmanship in ev'-v
Say suitable and appropriate -
Wedding and Holiday Gifts z @
ueeied with this estAhlishmsr: 4.
mandatory Tor al kind. e.:
Hair Goods, JeWelry, ami the SET
ting Of Diamonds and Prec'r-s
Stones - made q sPseiA--E--
F.fr1vo TribaHe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-14

One of Wells Nonpsreil BHl-Head and Card
Presses. Works well Price $50. Very cheap.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-14

1HB scat Of government, where IS It
The Boston Po~i says the headquarters of
the army is al San Francisco, or was at
the last date The seals Of the Treasury
are at the villa. OF Gro,on, Mass; the
office Of the Attorney General is vibrating
among the stumps OF Georgia; The Navy
is admitted 20 bc OF no account anywhere;
The Internal Revenue decisions emanate
from Ohio; the Comptroller Of Accounts
resides for the present IN Europe; the
Lieutenant General is sleeping upon straw
and drinking beer from broken mug, aud
sharing pot-luck generally with BisnmrIl.
The Executive head and real scat Of gov
eminent was at the last accounts in a
fieeging and transitoTy state in the Presi-
dents private car, on the way from Free
hold, n. j., to Long Branch; the business
of departments and bureaus and account
ing Offices is altogether IN the hands Of
subordinstes and temporary appointees at
Washington; and, 70 crown all, the Vice
President is filing Indiana with fgurative
speeches and symbolic smiles. Verify, our
government is neither steadfast nor i'm,
movable.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-14

The Springfield Mass Republican of
Wednesday says: 'Mr. David A. Wells
was in town, yesterday, on his way to
Albany, to begin his work on the tax laws
of New York. His European journey
has given him respite from labor and
improved his health; it has also given
him a wide view of the industrial prob
lens of the world, as affected by the gi-
gantic war row going on. His statements
on these and kindred matters are called
for in all directions, and he has invitations
to address audiences in Cincinnati, St
Louis and Philadelphia the present month,
on commercial and industrial questions.
His official duties will occupy him SO
closely, however, that be will be COM
PEELED TO decline most of the invitations
which he is receiving"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-14


COMMISSIONER WILLS, in bis report of
1868, gives the following practical illus
tration of the tax on salt: Cost of cargo
of salt, entered at the port of New York
August, 1867, Q5, $40 bushels, } 81, 159.-
So; gold duty paid ON the same at the
New York CuStomhouse, 1,967.36, or
40 per cent of duty or tax paid on the
first cost. In 1860 the sworn cost of a
cargo of salt imported into Boston was
$2,O63.4l. This was before the present
tax was imposed, and it paid tax of
of $309.45, OF an adyalorem duty of ID
per cent. The duty on the same cargo
under the present law would be tax of
$6,0S95S, in gold. The selling price
salt in consequence of the tax has ad-
vsnced from twenty and twenty-three
cents per bushel to foriy-cight and fifty
one cents, yet, Notwithstanding this ex-
perience, it is claimed that the duties are
not sufficiently protective, and a further
tax of upward of twenty cents has been
urgently demanded by the principal com
paDies in the United States engaged in
the manufacture of salt.