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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

The reason Of the superiority of the
watches made in this country by machinery
over the foreign watches made by hand, is
self evident. 1t is an impossiblity that the
hand should be controlled and guided with
the exactness of machine In Europe the
different parts of watch are made by diff
erent persons, perhaps q hundred miles
apart. One whole family, father, mother
and children, all engaged in the process of
making one Of the FIVE wheels of a watch :;
another family make another wheel, and so
OF. These different parts are purchased by
the watch makers, and the watch is put to
gether and made ready for the market.
Perhaps it is sent to this country, and after
being sold part becomes broken, and the
watch is useless. Il can be taken to q
watch. maker; and he can make by hand q
new piece, hut the cost of repairing will be
great and where the parts have passed
through so many different hands in their
construction and repair, it will be q miracle
if they are all made with that accuracy and
adjusted to each other with the nicely that
is indispensable to the correct running of q
watch
In contrast to this crude and disorgauized
system of manufacturing, the mind turns
with relief to the method we have adopted
in this country, as developed at the factory
of the National Watch Company, at Eigin,
Ill. An immense building is erected, o
corps Of the finest mechanics that can be
obtained is employed A Superintendent OF
unrivaiied inventive genius is placed in
charge. Machines are then invented and
constructed for the manufacture of every
plate, wheel, pinion and screw used in q
watch. The different parts of the factory
are filled up with tn .se machines. Men and
girls are employed to operate them. The
wheels, the pinions and the screws are
turned out bJ thousands, every part eractfu
alike. These are brought together under
the same roof made into complete watches.
and sent out into the market If after pur
chase, q wheel breaks, the dealer has bu, te
send to the factory and purchase it's dupli
cate, and the watch is as good as new
Surely this brief comparison is sufficient tt
convince any rejecting person of the super
iority of the American mechanical system
l, is superior in theory and fact The Ell
gin watches are selling in all parts of thu
country, and are recognized BY dealers ant
experts as surprising in durability and cor
rect time keeping their foreign and othe
competitors.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

MIssRs ATKINSON & MURDOCH are now
hauling bricks to Shop No /, on the Island
preparatory to beginning the work of putting
in the brick arches beneath the Orders
They will begin the work in day or two.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
Perfected spectacles and Eyeglasses.

That great desideratum perfect spsctacles can
who has been appointed sole agent in this city
for Lazarus 4 Morris, Manufacturing Opticians
Of Hartford, Conn. All that science has discov.
cred and art perfected, is embodied in the beau
tful lenses. and they last many years without
requiring change. mchl4-d3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
Ladies'

Can fud Mt Aiken's a nice sssortme mt of Fine
French Ginghams, Csmbr Peroaies, and 9th
or Spring Dress Goods All the favorite brano'
of b!esched and brown Sheetings and
at the 10 west prices. New Domestic .,i,e,
and very handsome lot of prints
Nh at ,nake ar. think of old times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
Young Mems Library Association.

The rooms of the Young Mems Library Assoc
citation are open from TO A. NJ. until 10 P. NJ.
every day except Sundays. A large and well
selected assortment of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, whicn can always be pro-
cured Of the Secretary. may6diy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

MKssRs. HARVEY q L,vEsEY are putting
forth every effort to complete the work on
the abutment Golfer before high water IN
terferes with them. Stone cutters are
preparing Joliet stone for the abutment ana
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

The foundations of the stove foundry
buildings are nearly completed, aud the
contractors will begin laying brick on the
building some time next week.
The foundation of the glass works is also
nearing completion.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

Many Heart has been made glad by the
use of Aliens Lung Ral.am. MANY cases of
Consumption has been restored 10 health by this
rem edy, after all other medicines h sd failed.
For sale by Chas. A. Benser. Also, by the
dealers in Family Medicine generally.
jan22dwIm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

TIE question Of bridge across the rail-
way tracks at the end of the Island roadway
bridge is again being talked of around town.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
LOCAL oo1uasu.
Just Recelyad

BY WADswoRrH Parsons, Linen Collars and
Cuffs, Black Alpaccss, Carpets. Bleached and
Brown shirtings and sheetings, Prints, Cling
hams, &C., DC. Mr.. Parsons is now in New
York aud will forward New Goods daily.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
Easonie.

Barrett CLsFter No. Is, R. A. NJ, meets at
Masonic Hail on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month. II. c. CLEVELAND, II. p.
W T., SWEENEY Sec'y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
OC AL n OTTO Z S.

WHO is your barber? Fshey of course,
on East Eagle street d4,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

PREsBYTERIAS CHURCH A "USIoN"
PRoPosED.-The members of the Second
Presbyterian Church of this city met last
evening for the purpose of electing church
trustees and transacting the annual business
of the church. The following named per
sons were chosen: E, H. Smyth, Geo
". Peasants, L. B. Requa, Fl. A Smyth.
T. B. Leighton, VIM. Welch, C. l.. Bascorn.
After the usual business, the question of n
Union between the Presbyterian congrega
tons of this city was preached, and was
discussed at considerable length. Judge
Peasants spoke for nearly an hour in favor
of the Union After considerable debate
the matter was postponed for further discus
sion, and possibly final action, next Monday
evening
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

The De BERIoT Quartette Club of Dav-
export propose shortly favoring this town
with concert To the less exacting which
class comprises nearly all Of moderate mu
steal taste the De Beriot furnishes quite as
pleasing treat of classic music as the Men
delssohn Quintette Club of Boston. We
hear that well known talented, lady, vocal
amateur of this city has consented to sing,
on the occasion. The De Beriot is composed
of the following accomplished artists and
amateurs Prof Frank A. Cherrler, Jacob
Strasser, VIM. Wallace, and Prof. Brauen
Itch. The De Beriot is now engaged to
give series of concerts through Iowa, and
will arrange for the concert here on their
return.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
GA Enllnxa

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, 7. o. 0 F, me cts
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hail.
southeast of Illinois and Eag'e Sts., At
- O'Clock 2. VI.
". c. WEBER, y. q.
C. W. HAMILTON, r. s.
For wounds or ealls uss Eduine Ointment
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
For Nervous Prostitution and General De
binty use Scheetzs Bitter CORDIAL
SEE CERTIFICATES BELOW.
PHILADELPHIA, March 10, Il

SEE CERTIFICATES BELOW.
PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 1868.
Jacob ScAeetz, E.q.:-
suffering from great nervous prostratlon, the re-
suit OF exposure and over asked energies, was
in duced hy ' Tan old friend) to take a Tonic
your celebrated Bitter Cordial and so agreeably
surprising have been its beneficial effects, that
can refrain from thus bearing testimony in its
favor AS beverage, 1t is as pleasant and de-
liz htfu as glass of rich dark-brown Sherry; as
ap petzer before meals. perfectly mag zeal, ant
digester of food the most potent compound
| ever knew. Altogether, consider il one of
the happiest combinations of medicinal herbs
offered to Tire public as a curative. most
cheerfully and confidently recommend it TO every
sufferer from Debility, Dyspepsia and Rheuma-
tism. As substitute for the viliainous and win.
Gus connections imbihed at too many of the pub
lie bars of the present day, it must also prove
blessing.
Very truly. yours.
ALEXANDER W. BLACKBURN, Fire Marshal.
PHILADELPHIA, February 10, 1868.
DEAR SIR This is TO certify that have been
intimately acqu inted with Scheetz's Celebrated
Bitter Cordial for the past four years, and have
Rheu uatism, and all the various forms of Cen
eral Debility tending TO decline, and from my
knowledge of said Bitters, have no hesitation
in pron"uncing them the best genera remedy for
the above disease that is now known. You may
use this in any wa, you desire.
WM. CLAtK, NJ. d 514 Pine st., Phila.
E9For sale by all Druggists.
General Office N. W. corner Fifth and Race.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

THE Daily Union Prayer Meeting is held
Post Office, at ll:30 each morning. If
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

GIRL WANTED-To do general Homework
in small family. Inquire a. this Office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

We acknowledge present OF two mag
,;sosnt Rock River pike from Jas. Keeler,
tho popular Camden grocer.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
Equine Powders for diseased Cattle.

CHArPEp HANDS. face, rough skin, pimples,
ring worm, salt rheum, and other cutaneous al
fectiOns, cured, aud the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Juniper Star Soap made by
Caswell, Hazard 4 Co., New York. 1t is more
convenient and easily applied than other RENE
dies, avoiding the trouble OF the greasy com
pounds now in use. T6Fid, weow,won.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

We wish to irect the attention OF our readers
to the card OF that celebrated physician, Doctor
Whittier, of St. Louis, appearing in another col
umn. The Doctor has been located in St. Louis
for the last Il years, and from his large prsc-
tice, which extern is throughout the whole Of the
great west, must have acquired gre at skill in the
treatment of those di,enses to which he directs
his particular attention. livery person would
do well to send for his Medical Papers mentioned
in the ad rertirement.
For Sick Horses use Ennine Imminent
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

ZELL' g ENCYCLOPEDIA is again upon our
table. The publisher appears determined
to make this Encyclopedias really valuable
work of reference, and it certainly is what
it's title indicates, popular and universal
universe! in its aim and scope, and popular
in it's style and treatment.
It's sale deserves to be equally as popular
and extensive. Specimen numbers ten
ce nts. Branch Publication Office SO West
p 1dolph Street Chicago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
CITY.

JOHN AsrsR still serves humanity oy
furnishing them with their daily bread,
cakes etc
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

THAT FIRE ENGINE. We have received
from two or three parties, notes commenda
tory Of our rebuke to the negligence of those
having charge of the steam fire engine. We
do not think it necessary to publish them.
as sufficien, public opinion ia already manu-
fac,ured in this connection TO make the
parties referred TO either clean up the ma
chine or resign. We expect to see her
looking as bright as soldiers buttons on
dress parade the next time she appears on
the street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.

POST OFFICE, MITCHELL LryDE's BLOCK.
OFFICE HOURS.
0Pen daily, Sundays excepted, at zoo a. m.
Closes '' 90 - 500 p.
General Delivery closes at 500 p. IN.
Money Order OiHce opens at 800 3. m.
% " closes at 600 D. IN.
Open Sunday from 900 a. IN. to 1900 q N.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
,r,,o. f:45 a. N. 200 a. m.
A'V AMI 6i5 p ID. 900 p. m.
7:2O a. m. ECO q. m.
1905 p. m. 615 p. IN.
PORT BYRON & NORTHERN $50 p. N. 500 = N.
VALLEY, ORION ASDovEE SEQ p. N. 200 g..
SwxpoSA MAIL 4:3Op. m. 500 a.
This mail arrives Tuesdays and Fridays
and departs Wednesdays and Saturdays, This
route terminates at New Windsor.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
ALEDo NAIL $50 p. IN. 600 a. N.
Mail matter for Camden Mills, Andalusia,
Edgington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, keiths burg, 0quswka, TO
0quawks Junction, (Sagetown), also for Pleasant
Ridge, Eazist, Buffalo Prairie. Tllno. City,
Drury, Copper Creek, and Millsrsburg, goes by
this route.
MONMOUTH 700 D 700 \. m.
This mail arrives Mondays, Weducsdays and
Fridays; departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdays. All mail matter for Presumption, Suez,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, Richland
Grove and Monmouth, should be sent by this
route Also centre Ridge on Thursdays.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

GRAND $1,000 SHOOTING March AT Coal
YALLEY.-We have word to day Of one of
the most important sporting occurrences Of
the season, in this vicinity, which will take
place at Coal Valley. on Monday the
eighteenth inst, Robert Simmerson of
Coal Valley, and Thomas Proud. OF Cam
bridge, are to shoot for $500 side, q birds
each, 81 yards rise and so yards fall. The
match takes place at 2 o'clock next Monday
afternoon, if the weatheris pleasant. Large
numbers Of the pigeon shooting and sporting
fraternity Of Rock leland, Davenport, Gene
SEQ, and other places will be present.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
To-Day's Advertisem'ts
TO RENT.

A COTTAGE house, of seven rooms on
"A Adams street, near the corner Of Highland
street Price, $40 Ter month.
Enquire Of j. MONROE,
april l-dn Cor. Sd Avenue and Broadway.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

81 Ask for Tickets ria. Erie r: 'I-sy, which
can be obtained at the Principal Ticket Ofioss
In the West and Southwest.
I. d. RUcKER, WIN r. BARE.
Gent Sup't. Gen1 Pass'r Agt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
1remium FOB Rrinting,

Orders for Job Printing will meet with prompt
attention at the AReus 0rrIon, and be executed
in the very best manner and ct reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
OIL REGIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA.
AVID Is TROh
22to q Miles the Shortest Route

Al traszs rua directly through TO New York,
"a SEQ MILES, without change ii coseEss-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

BAGGAGE CHECkED THROUGH.
Asd fave a3~ass az loo ely aay Other Rosfe
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS 4 MINNIE
sofa Z. &.

Il. Il.
From Pook Island to Burlington.
"asseugers from Ro"k Island going over this
lI.s will take the regular train going west the
division Of the c. r. 1. 4 P. r. R., connecting
at Coin Junction, as follows
To Burlington, soc n. IN. 1920 p. m.
To Rock Island, 1875 a. IN. 7:45 p. N
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

For Spawned Horses use Equine Imminent
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12
Roback's Stomach Buffers.

r wounds or gnlls uss Equine Ointment.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-12

C. ". HAEILrox, p. s.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-13
THE MeFARLAND TRIAL.

Tho trial in New York of Daniel Nj Far
lard for the murder Of Alder, D. Richard
son IN the Tribune office, in November lest,
closed on Tuesday with verdict of acquit-
tai. This result which was not unexpected,
ia sorry commentary upon the admins
,ra,ion Of justice in New York. The plea
offered BY the defense was the usual one in
such cases, insanity, offered in this instance
seemingly a. an excuse or r7etexs for the
rendition Of Judgment determined en-
from the first. Ii has come to be an sstab-
lished precedent that any man may with
impani,y take upon hin sell the punishment
OF shs destroyer of his domestic peace, even
10 the extent of shooting the. seducer toften
the seduced) dead wherever be may meet
him. This has become the law 10 all in
t,n.s and purposes, aud might as well be
incorporated in the written statutes. But
,hv Mcfarland trial has established the
further precedent, that any drunken, worth
less vagabond may for years, torment and
abuse the wife he has sworn TO cherish and
protect, preying upon her scanty earnings
for the purpose OF gratifying his beaslly ap-
appe,i,es, showering blows and curses upon
her without stint, and employing all the ig-
noble instincts of his nature to harrass and
distress her, until be drives her in very self
.l.f.ns. TO leave him, ard then when her
.- ,''.;,., las attracted to her, aid
si'..u, ii,: slightest
. .., .hi.,..ni
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-13

GRAvITATING TOWARD THE Sun
To those OF our readers who are
troubled with nerves, the following
from an article in TIE Edinburg
Reoieu, will afford pleasant antlci
paiions
l, is absolutely certain that all
planetary mtt,er IS graviIating
toward The sun, which will be the
common bourne Of our system. CAS-
surely eloquenlly writes Sir William
Thomson, 'as the weights of II clock
run down to ,hei. lowest position,
from which they can never rise again
unless resi- energy is communicated
to them from some source not yet
exhausted, so surely must plane,
after planet creep in, age by age,
toward the sun" not one can escape
its fiery end. In like manner the
sa elites OF the planets must inevi
tably fall into their respective planets.
A., then, 1t has been proved by
geology that our earth had fiery
beginning, 50 it IL shown. by an
appeal to the law o. .ravitation, tina,
it will hav, fiery endi 9.
The earth passed from the incandes,
cent to the habltable state. and will
have its individuality annihiIa,cd by
falling into the sun, and the same fate
will ultimately overtake the sun ii i,
be true that it also is revolving
around spme enormously distant cen.
| ter of attraction.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-13
The ~ hole ruth.

Tie New York Tr. bume exul'a',l,
quotes its 81. Louis name AXE aud cupyls'
rs saving, in denial of claim that the
Yves, is opposed to the dogmas of the ultra
protectionlsts:
In Iowa, it in vol known that two life
long Protectionists have recently been elected
70 the U. 5. Senate"
Halt the truth is usually very bare
faced falsshood. Therefore it lis we'll Tor
the informo:ion of New York aud 81. Louis,
to odd to the above that, AS is well known
in this State, the tariff views Of the gentle
men alluded to had no more to do with their
election to the Senate, than had their re
spective beliefs on the doctrine of the atone
mea,. True, one Of these newly elected
Senators wrote letter in which he avowed
continued adherence to his "boy-hood faith,
unquestionably in very near agreement with
the protectionist school; but that had pub
licity only after the Senatorial election con
test WAS decided by the Legislature. An.
earlier enunciation, given with view t.
making the tariff question All issue, woul'
certainly have been fatal in its results
Davenport Gazette.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-13

SHOCKING DEATHS BY PolsoN.-The
people OF Prairie township have for several
days been profoundly sgi,a.ed and shocked
by the death OF William Johnson and his
sister, and the almost fatal sickness of their
aunt, Mrs. West, Mrs. Robson, their brother
James and Mrs. William johnson. William
has been i'll with rheumatism, complicated
with heart disease. and had procured bot
tie Of whiskey, hoping to be benefited by
its use. On Wednesday the above named
relatives were visiting at Williams house,
and the whiskey was made into punch, of
which all partook. Nearly all began to
vomit the same afternoon. William grew
worse rapidly. and on Thursday DR.. Brad
ley was summoned, but sngularly enough
none mentioned that their symptoms were
similar to his. On Friday Mrs. West was
nearly as badly off as William, and DR..
Bradley WIS satisfied that the family had
been poisoned By arsenic. William died
on Saturday night. and Mrs Wesl on Sin
day. both sufferiug u,ioid aPoees. Vii
liams wife and James were almost dlspa'r-
ed of On Sunday, but hy the uiiremi'Iing
efforts Of Drs. Bradley. Sherman and Rey-
nolds, tn were rescued and aIe now GER
tain to recover.
A post-mortem examination Of William
case, as well as the symptoms before his
death certainly Indicate poison by arsenic,
and the same may be- SAID Of Mrs. W St
The pos,-mortem was performed by Drs'
Bradley and Sherman. in The presence OF
Drs. Lanuing and II ynolds, and rev aled
excessive inf .mmatioa il Williams stom.
ach. The stomach will be forwarded to
Professor Cassel, of Cleveland, for chemi-
cal examination.
The whole matter is clouded with donbt,
and no person can he said to be suspected.
Time, however. will doubtless mike the
mystery plain.-D eleware County Union.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-13
A llairbreu1th Escape.

Amo, the thrilling incidents of the
mourntul calamity at Rlchm nd, c. rres-
pondent relates the following: A Northern
lady and gentleman, Miss rockingham
and her father, OF Brooklyn, who wer~
viewing the surrounding country from the
cupol. OF the Capitol at the time OF the sad
event. were entirely cut off for nearly two
hours, and were kept in teri r in their lofty
prison. from which they could witness the
movements OF the excited crowd below, the
display of the dead and dying on the square,
the endless scene of confusipn, with the toll
ing of bells, waling of women and children,
without the remo,est idea of the OCCASION OF
it all, beyond the terrible shock. In this
predicament they, together with negro,
remained, all escape being cut off by the
falling of the staircase by which they had
asceuded. A door behind had also been
locked. so that they were prevented leaving
until the negro broke through sk,lighl.
and lowered the gentleman and lady TO the
roof The lath aud plaster was then bro
ken, and they succeeded i: reaching he
library, through which, in a tnniing c"'--
dilion. aud with fear aud trembling. they
REACHED the open AIR. wh-r- they behell il
all it> horrors the disaster tha so nearly
included them ,m"nr n- victims.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-13

Mas. MATILDA FLETCHER. The friends
Of ,hs gifted Iowa lady, will be pleased to
learn tina, she has received very generous
re option in Minnesota, where she has been
lecturins for the past month. The press Of
the State speak in the most fat.ering terms
OF her lectures, both ss 10 their excellent
conception, their spice and wit, and the
charming manner of their delivery. The
following from a Minneapolis paper, will
not he regarded as an overdrawn picture Of
Mrs. Fiectcher's powers as a lecturer:
THE principal charm about this lady's
! treatment Of the woman question is that it
| is a lady's treatment Of it. No ranting,
no hsmuner.and tongs style of argument,
bu. full of spice aud rich humor, and in
the humor consists vein that but few
American women on the rostrum possess.
If people can be reached by their con-
seriousness and reason, and desire to hear
! something on the woman's side, which they
have not heard before, and which is pre-
scented in manner which assumes thai
the audience are her friends, only waiting
for the basis of her reasoning to unsettlt
their recent convictions"