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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-02-18


ing OUT oi the car, threw it off the track TO
await the train which they thought was
c2mingat rapid pace upon them, but which,
tits needless TO say did not come.
\ GFNrru HNr-A gentleman called at a
residence IN the boulevard IIaussmann in
Paris. lie entered the hall and was going up
tle stairs when the solemn porter called him
back, saying, " Monsieur has not thorough
iy wiped bis foat," The gentleman stepped
back and wiped his feet until he thought
them irreprlacbable. but he had hardly put
his foot on the stair again when the porter
remarked with the utmost Difference" Mon
eieur still has a small spot Of dirt on his left
heel The gentleman blushed as he came
back, and replied 1t is true the walking
is SO bad .' Yes replied the porter, % it
is very hld. and since it is the trst time that
have had The honor Of seeing Monsieur,
beg to state that he probably does not know
taat gentlemen come here only in carriagee.
H. tine Glsh Of times Of yicksburg, when
tie phrase hard case meant something
more than il does now, Harvey Jenkens was
admittedly one Of the hardest. Bv some
strange ac.idca. Harvey found himself ar
church one evening. The scrmonbeing over
the preacher requested all who were friendly
to religion o. rise and hl'l up their right
hand TIE whole audience apparently were
ou the.- feet. After they were seated. the
minister continued ,-. Now, ii thsr- is
single ono here who desires 10 see Satan and
bis kingdom prosper DE Will rise and hold uu
DIS risat hand Harvey, with some diff
Guilty. cl- ~ an erect position. end sad r.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-02-18

oiAdlNVA AAttA Eft0 IL tt'l tiuf ltuA NltJ btll
never n word. and the officer continued the ex-
animation Several other cards were tried with
out result. Then they cane up1n another
which. like the first, held Z document, and an
other-four or five were found in the whole pack
The officers must have known Of this clever con-
trivance. The documents had evidently been
placed in the cards by the occupant OF the room
to send away. Some Of the thin papeTs he'd no
writing on, Du: .i1a=. probably plans
But what was tho secret, You may well ask
In America Ihe evening paper would have tod
us all about it, and the next mornings paper
d" all ard more too" Bu, this is not the way
things are managed in Rome, assure you The
whole matter will remain forever mystery.
One Of the strongest claims made by the lead
ers Of the Woman Suffrage movement, says the
n. Y. Tribune, has always been that our legis-
latiye bodies needed the presence OF woman TO
purify, and iniuse into them tia. deccrum,
gravity, and sense Of the dignity Of their work
which Is uow So sally hcSiur Their C0usen-
ton at Washington has been Poin-el TO as
mode iu manner and matter for some leading
meu. Ii certainly did represent tlr strongest
and best effort OF the leading women Of thc sul-
freCe movement. They had II al their own way;
Ii were totally uuimpeied tine meeting. were
pI del over, addressed, even reported. by wo-
IN Was it then, when compared with similar
asssmbages Of men, that new development of
force and sound sense in argumeut.oi nobie uelr.
lng ia manner, which We are IN future 60 uIg-
ate: pr was it, ia spite Of the Uu4o15-ea earn
es Tess of IL members, iuconsequeut and woman
ish, marked in every point by the feature and
folbles that weak-miudei men say separate ,ue
sex from ours To decide this, magiuc ,l- a
moment the Convention to have been one Of rep
reseuta;iye men, political, scientific. end ..r-
erary:
Mr.. L0neieilow's teniSn face formed dark
background for the picture. fJv 50; off by
brown cheviot coat, i1ppeis 90 rli5urs and
low beyer hst Of the very latest style. He intro
du;ed the subject as tie most important nos be-
fore the people-jhe retIm.ss3og Of Ir-.uia.
Gen. Grant wss the FIRE, speaker @ wo.e au
exquisite waiking-suit, with diamond studs a1l
the tutz Of autumn were In his cravs-. He
tJI story proving the esserness Of the labor
ing classes 10 Virginia % return 20 t1t Uuiou.
the whole population o. one y..sge having re
ua.rei up MI d o'clock ut night O. sim ari
transmit pcuuou lie slil, ia conclusion,
tla, be bal uo dout. tta Nirguiaus woul vote
the Republican ticket, as Governor Walker had
pail tHe eur fare Ola dozen Elici' Sen r1-.
coming up 10 the Ooaseu-
G. Butter in fll c.culu- dress ana Ile
kid l.1ycsl ueyt aro-'. Attsr 70 Jew remarks iu
his liquid and musical voice. he emph.l.trv
pronounce. tle Rebellion a- lue1aei b. Then
sumrel L.a i.t There, s-lm1ei m9
toat,' te s.I. an .t. l.T1 nu.i rre5- ,n-
thu-iisn.
Gen. Grant. finding that the proceeding. b4l
stopped, ct..el upon .ii.srelt persons 3D. ,le ar-
-'aacc, .l bis usual v.luilg manner, O. come
r.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-02-18

Il F Coolidge has assumed the editorial
mir az the Black RieU Gdsstts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-02-18

A Despatch from Rome saws the Pope Will
hereafter decline to hill any controversy re-
peciinE the dogmt Of iof.l.1l.i-y.- Chi
cago Ersri7g Poet reports. on tI- authority
Of leading phy,ici.1 Of the cir. that Bi-t %
Dugctn, OF that E1mln C,tho.ic du-ese = u5t
insane but has ten removed sni ou- 10 cor
huemeut as An ec:le-j,-t cal penalty TO- gross
ismInagement.--it Is slit tbs, IN Ire lul
the influence of the priests Is greItv declining
and that Cardinal tulen's threat or % fhaIIr-
the rites Of the Cnurch from tho>- W., sent
their children to the national mrl-i school IS
generally di-rerlriei.--An tnsj;.h D-pn-
SAYS that the King ot Bu N ,h intend, O. ore
sent ,eh Of the 80 F uhe-- of rhe Jouacl
with A pastoral cross enriched w;.h gens.
That Of the Pope is reported TO BE- sn OrieutJ
rnqsferpiace
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-02-18

AMERICAN CONTEMPT TOR BUNKUN The PeII
-HdH G1Sd'r considers that whatever NAV be
me faults o. the Americans there are certainly
several useful lessons to be learned from them.
anu not the least useful is the verv proper con
'emQ- they show for she " bunkum - with
whlcn we are so fond Of fivOring them. The
New York Herald, in an article on the .fiqBrrsa
claims, very iustii8blv sneers at the observq-
tons made by some Of our journals respectin
tne recent statement OF one Of the Harvard crew
c}nce1u"e tie hoqt race, of which both na-
Mons have heard e1 much 1t has been c,iled
the Herald says, " a manly efnsion.' and
made use Of to demonstrate the sympatheii,
communion between the two nations. + Ger
Meny is strange 10 observe how we atteuot to
palm OF on the acute Americans the ridiculous
Establishments which even the sentimental
French aud o. heavy Germans have long since
learned to appraise at their true value. and
which now We are positively ashamed to lavish
on the natives OF the Old World We have
done our best TO make capital out Of every con
ceivahe subject, without meeting vita the
slightest success. From Hobbs locks to the
death q " George Peibo1y," a. we yulgarly
called him, We have batel our hooks w:fh the
most tempting m1rsels Of sentiment, but failed
10 extract one tear from the eye OF e our Ameri-
can cousins.' With them Hobbs was merely
good lacs smith, the boat--ace trial Of skill.
and Ar. ieaoody very benevolent man And
they are perfectly right; business is business
ani % coup'i,ate it by mass Of uauseous sen
,imer- is sure method 70 make it disagree
with ao-a who have mutal r TO transact it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-02-18

snapped their eyes at each other! But they said
never word. and the officer continued the ex-
animation. Several other cards were tried with
out result. Then they cane upon another
which, like the first, held document, and an
other-f0ur or five were found in the whole pack.
The officers must have known Of this clever con-
trivance. The documents had evidently been
placed in the cards by the occupant OF the room
to send away. Some of the thin pape7s he'd 10
writing on, but .i1a=. probably plans
But what was the secret? You may well ask
In America The evening paper would have tod
US all about il, and the next mornings p1ner
g all ard more too" Blu; this is not the way
things are managed in Rome, assure you The
whole matter will remain forever mystery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-02-18

Mr. Davis D,nfrth. oy alton. iiei from IN
juries received from the kick oi = horse ne
three weeks since.
The baby wagon shop. dry-house anil saw
mill of Sanford s SMITH Guilf0rd, we;e re-
Gently destroyed by FIRE. Loss, 4,oo0 10 in
surance-
The Wndhau County Wool Growers Ass.-
citation held meeting at the Town Hall in West
minister Wes-. on the 29ta ult. There were
present good number Of the o,tizsns from the
vicinity and from abroad The workings Of
the tariff upon wool snd wooieps ~ sif.oting
the interest Of wool growing in this section Of
the country. was aoy aad earnestly discussed
A Brattleboro correspondent, in ons Of the
paners Of that village, says to bis f-llow
citizens
Areyou sensible OF the fact that nearly four
ffths Of our population hardly ever, if ever,
attend public worship on the Sabbath Do
YOU wonder why iDtemperance, profanity, dis-
honesty ard other vices prevail TO such an e1-
tent. when the commqnd. - Remember the Sab
bath day 10 seep it holy il 50 generally DIS
regarded? beg Of you 10 help sustain ana
perpe,uste the sacredness OF the Sabbath, not
only with your money but by your perss nai
presence in some church regularly on ths SAD
bath and do this for your own "eiiAre ana
the welfare ofyou- chiliren and the community
in which you dwell
WINDSOR cOUsrr.
,.ast al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-02-18

Rev. james Eastwood. who has been nls-or cf
the UlieerslIi-t society IN B-..r-Arro about
four years and half closet be i,hors win
them Sunday, Jan 80 He IS ~p. s-u .f IS hav-
ing been faithful snd devoted pastor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-02-18

Fus Good Ie,apl1rs in Aj7urg Ceuter a.
ur1-paru- finely Tho Lodge now numbers 90
lar.i. ts-s. and aIii-i1as are made elch week.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

OHHIfLnNN OF CUN NILttt.
Rock Island March 23th 1870.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

DIsREPUTABLE.-We would call the Mt.
tention of the conductors of the passenger
trains that run from this city to Moline and
eastward, to the very disrepptable practice
INDUCED in by their brakesmen in kissing
their hands to ladies who live near the
track between this city and Moline. When
the comploins comes from such of our citi
zens as Mr.. VIM. E. Chopper, Mr.. Answalt
Mr.. Scott, Alderman Gray and others, it i.
time the proper railroad officials pat stof
70 such ungenslemanly practices, and give
the puppies to understand that they are moi
employed to insult the wives and daughters
OF citizens who may live in the vicinity Of
Inelr road; We refrain from giving the
names OF these fellows, although it would
% no more than just to designate the nous.
,acned apology for man who usually takes
his stand on the platform Of the last o.,
when passing these houses.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

TIE ice is still gorging between this and
the Iowa shore. The heavy bed of ice at
Credit Island, which in some places is ten
feet thick, and rests upon the river bottom
makes it quite probable that the gorge above
may continue for several days, and may pos
sbly result in food like The one of two
years ago. For thirty four years the
river has not presented, at this time of the
year. so nnfavorablep respects for the early
resumption of navigation, as it now does
On the bar between this city and Davenport
the ice is over Eve feet thick, and piled up
in many places from ten to twenty feet high
in broken and Jagged masses. In fact the
whole area from the railroad bridge down
to the island, distance Of over mile, the
space is filled with heavy boulders thrown
up IN every conceivable manner; and many
of our citizens have been at the levee during
the day looking at the scene and waiting
further Developments.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

The BEsr Tone OF IRoy.-Phosphorus and
CalisAya, known as Psrro Phosphssed Elixir OF
Calisaya Bark. The iron restores color to the
blood, the phos .horus renews waste Of the nerve
tissue, and the calisaya gives natural, health
full tone to the digestive organs, thereby curip {
dyspepsia in its various forms wakefulness, gen
eral debility depression of spirits also the hes,
preventive against fever and ague- One pin,
contains the virtues Of one ounce Of eali.ays
and one teaspoonfu grain OF iron and phos-
pherus. Manufactured only by Ca.well, Hazard
Co, successors to Caswen, Mack 4 Co., New
York Sold by Druggis,s-
feb9idm& w seowiw
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23
FAULT DASX2E.
BRECnER's VENEER
F RUIT BASK EFT,
Patented May LIST, 1864.

THIS basket, in the past two or three years,
L has earned for itself reputation As . re-
liable and substantial contriv an ce for transport
ing and marketing all kinds Of small fruit, be-
yosd that of any other box or basket yet brought
to notice. The facilities for ventilation offered
oy It are perfect, and being so, make the basket
OF more real utility for the preservation of the
iruit than 10 generally supposed by fruit growers
1.-THE horticultural Exhibition of the Amer
ican Institute, held at Cooper Union, last June,
Prize was offered for the best berry box or
basket, price and durability considered. This
premium was awarded to Beecher's Veneer
Fruit Basket. The testimony thus given is fully
sustained by the commission dealers in our city
markets, and by all who handle fruit packed in
these baskets.
To those fruit rai,ers who have tried our ba,-
hets' We have nothing to cay, except TO thank
'nem Tor their good opinion, as expressed to
US IN their various written Communications but
| OF mat other class who have not used them, d. =
ASK an early trial. and warrant them a satisfac-
ZION In IT, We furnish crates for these baskets
~heh needed, and of s'zes as requested. We
nave local agents in nearly all cities and towns
throughout the country, who will supply these
baskets at Manufacturer rates
Awarded the LIST Premium by ]. KNOX, Oct
LIST, 1868.
All goods ordered Of us will be forwarded as
promptly as possible, taking them in the order
received. Circulars of price, etc., sent on appli-
! cation TO
TIE BEECHER BASKET Co,
febz1deeda"Sm' Westville, Conn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

The directors and stock bolders of the
National Insurance Company, of Davenport
held q meeting yesterday, and made
arrangements for completing the winding up
the affairs of the Company. John G. Bills
was appointed sole agent for the Company,
aud in connection with James Armstrong
will appear before tie court as attorneys to
wind up the affairs of the concern by secur-
ing the appointment of receiver. 1t is
quite probable that c Stewart Ellis, of the
Citizens National Bank, viii be appointed
receiver The decided steps taken to thus
suddenly bringing things to stand are 80
that no loss may accrue to either the Com
pany or the insured.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

The visit of the City Council yesterday to
Camden, over the proposed line Of the Dunn
my railroad, resulted in no Developments,
other than was previously known, unless it be
an indication on the par: of the Council of
disposition not to permit the road to cross
the Rock River bridges on account of the
inconvicnce to travel. No official action
has been taken as yet
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

Moline Nursery.

FRUIT TREES, SHADE TREES, EVER l
4 greens, Ornanenta' Trees, shrubbery, and
sm ans nv small Fruits, Grapes, Hedge Plants,
the Nursery line, to be had ct this Hurssry
An unusually fine, thrifty stoek Of Apple
Trees, and plenty of them, for sals this spring.
lot OF extra sized Fruit Trees for those Who
desire in mediate effect.
Come ana see me or write me by mail Prices
low Residence at foot Of Lynds street, where
you ges . splendid view Of Moline and its sur-
roandngs: WM. A. NOURSn.
4thns, Ills. m.h22 d&v6v
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

NOTICE TO WARD COMMITTEES.

NU11C6 ~ " AM VOmUA AE6c
The following named gentlemen, members
of the Democratic Ward Committees of the
city, are requested to meet at the Office of E. c
Cropper Esq. Police Magistrate, at o'clock
sharp, on Thursday evening March oath
1870, to make arrangements for calling the
Township Democratic Convention for the
purpose of nomin ating candidates for Town
ship officers
First Yard Committee.-A. B. Skinner,
chairman. Thos Birmingham and Peter
Schlemmer.
Second Ward. - Geo. Copp, Chairman,
James Kinney and Thos. Bolman
Third W0rd-H. A. J Mcdonald, Chair
man, james Broderick and l. Huber.
Fourth Ward Jacob Dodge, Chairman,
Henry Fitzsimmons and Jno. K Warner.
1t Is important that the mem bers of these
committees be present promptly at the time
and place designated.
JAMES F. Corr.
Chairman of Com mittee.
Rock Island March 9th 1870.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

The BRIGGs House, CHICAGO Rock
Islanders don't need to be told that this
house is the place for them to stop at when
In that very wicked city of Chicago Not
when such popular men as Mr.. B. 81. Skin.
ner, the proprietor, Mr.. Wells and Charlie
hilton, formerly Of this city, the clerks,
give their personal attention to their wants.
And BY the way. when you are there you
can see what is going on here at home by
referring to the file of the ARGUS, which
they always keep.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

The individual who stays at the Rock
ford coal cars and tells people where to load
their teams, had little difficulty this after
noon, in persuading a drayman to take his
he wanted some better. They INDUCED in
q little game of push and pull" and then
fell to scratching faces. The result was the
drayman's beauty was demoralzed, and Mr.
Coal indicators pocket depleted 5 5wor,h and
costs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23
"Barrett's" the most approved.
Perfected spsc,sclss and Eyeglasses.

That great dssideratum perfect speciacles can
now be obtained from Mr.. H NJ. Bartholomew,
who has been appointed sole agent in this city
for Lazarus Morris, Manufacturing Opticians
Of Hartford, Conn. All that science has discov.
cred and art perfected, IS embodied in the beau
tiful lenses, and they las, many years witbou,
requiring change. mchI4-d3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23
"Barrett's" Infallible Hair Restorative

Our Imprudence the Cause Of Consumption.
How many OF us can date the cause Of our last
sickness to either a Gro ~ded DOM and then com
ing out in the cold air, or wearing damp clothes.
causing a cold which settles upon the Lungs
producing seated pains in the cheat. Allen's
Lung Balsam will check the disease, and re-
store health to the system. For sale by
CHAS. A .BENSER mchldAwlm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

DIsruEBAScE.-Felix Schaffer got very fell
cious yesterday, and played smash with bis
landlady's household goods, in the vicinity
of the high School building. Circumstan n es
we're such that he spent the night 10 Jail,
and this morning appeared at Squire Crop
pers forenoon reception. S. and costs admis-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23
Newburger's Auction Sales

are increasing in popularity. Tie ladies, partic-
ularly, are attending in greater numbers, and
have far certainly found it to their own inter
should suffer this excellent opportunity for OBJ.
tanning desirable goods at their own prices, to
pass. Goods sold at private sale before and after
every auction. Daily auction sales at AID
clock P. NJ.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23
"Barrett's" is highly pesfumed.
DR.. Roback's Bitters,

From the Cincinnati Free Nation, Dec, 81, 81. ]
By reference to DIR. Foback's advertisement on
just introduced new article in the line Of
Stomach Bitters." These Bitters are destined
to become very popular, from the fact that they
are genuine in every sense of tie term-that is,
they derive their stimulus from the powerful
tonic nature Of the roots and herbs of which.they
are composed, and hence their effect is natural.
We have had the pleasure of testing the qualif-
cations of these Bitters, and do not hesitate to
pronounce them the zone thing needed in every
wei regulated family" See advertisement. Office
and Mandatory, Nos. 5s, IS, go and 80, Eas
Third street, and for sale everywhere. meh2mlt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

Supervisor Knox moved the report OF
mommittee on WAYS and means be received
and adopted The yeas and nays being
called resulted as follows: affirmative, Su-
pervisors Allen. Abbott, Webster, Harold,
Knox, Coon, Wilson, Morris, Ballard, Brown.
Moore, and Underwood, negative, Supers.
Wainwright and Barnes; absent Supervisor
Nicewsnger Motion carried and report
adopted.
Board adjourned sine die.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

The river is clear of ice above the Rail
road bridge and at this writing A o'clock,
is crowding into the gorge below the bridge
and moving on both shores with great force
towards the island below. Hundreds are
on the levee. watching for the gorge to
break away below.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

Nav SPRIyG GooDs.-Mr. mccullough
the fashion able merchant tailor of Daven-
port has arrived home from New York with
very Handsome stock of Spring goods.
Do not fail to call on Nc. he will give you
Q stylish and handsome suit
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

THE WELL KNOWN RESIDENCE OF
L Mrs. Mary c. Ainsworth is now offered fol
sale. Terms Cash. Inquire the premises
corner of Blk and Rock River streets.
me b2 d pm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

Boar CoAISG.-The steamer Victory, q
sternwheel boat from ST. Louis for the Up
per Mississippi. succeeded in reaching q
point eight miles below Muscatine at an
early your yesterday morning, when she
was forced to turn back by heavy gorge.
She has two bsrges in tow.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

The Rock Island House having received
new Goa, of paint and paper, new furniture
and, We may add, new landlord inside, is
now taking on q new coat outside, and begins
to look even more bright. an pleasant than its
Iandlord-Guild
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23
Specie Pay msnts Resumed.

Bamberger will pay out silver in change when
the amount of goods purchased exceeds one half
dollar. Goods sold at gold prices.
New Spring Goods just received of the most
desirable styles. New style Hat, and Caps.
Also, nice stock of ready made Clothing on
hand, and clothing made to order in the best
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

Rock ISLAND has not a single street cross.
ing on her principal street, aud if the wives
and daug h,ers of our city fathers will insist
upon little legislation upon this point, they
will receive e unsninou Gus vote of thanks.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

Can find at Aiksn's a nice assortment of Fine
French Ginghams, Csmbrics, Peroales, and 9TH
or Spring Dress Goods. All the favorite brand.
of blsschsd and brown sheetings and shirtin Is
ut the 10 vest price,. New Domestic Gnsh rams
and very handsome lot of prints at prices
that make one think Of old times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-23

The Rockford Register publishes a nu-
merously signed petition to the Clerk of the,
ownship - call an election that they may
vote $50, 900 aid to the Rockford, Rock Isl
and i St. Louis railroad, which they are
confident will be done.