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New-York tribune., 1870-09-12
! INA EDWIY's THEATER,

GRAND OPENING NIGHT. MONDAY, SLIT p
EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS l1d lhi'p' IVY NIr h.T' he.s
brldHg rers-u1 one oi Tie HAS oa ~ i IL
M THE COTElN The oomrsny OF h rfi BEST fNhk
ORG AEZED aud vii spresr l Two tPLtAuiD IAlr hihD
Is TIE HAND IS WORTH TWO N llib BUSH. Em hisa
Thore HAM Jackson Chas Pa0 ir J. H. thf-rn h-s-s sr-
r.. Rdrdg WOOD anil 9th hrs w tas casts s.d Gle .e4 ls4 %
turosque of ETACKtYED Suing, H.'h NgE hn 90. poa
ceronsig rlctlr Cl0sstue, Nls ID. .7 l- rH4 - Aes@
psrl,eri Lewis and OILERS MATINEE EVERY SiitBDAl.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-12
Proposals.
UyfTFD STATES EvGfSRFK's OYYfCE.
Ev.Efru To.r. sarf q I'm


IMPROVEMENT of the ILLINOIS RIVER
received United Eagneers Ofo, No 81 Main
until II IN Of THURSDAY the Gh day Of October 1870 for
dredging the hsr and constructing dams and npap Tor the improve
o the Illinois River
various points COppe Greek Landing and tie
mouth of the Illinois River.
me depth Of ecavaion f a.
and haul viii be from eighth t of mile 70 mile
Ercayae HscA al be deposited At such places and In such FORM
the engineer 10 charge rect.
dams 80 linear feet less viii be
ouiri; estimated of dams is D. ll5 cubc yars
All propositions state the al which esct s every kln1
i the proposals s 20 be done aud no bid si be cOsd red
shat : Dot lelute and complete ln this inspect.
yces. bids will BE- considered ucudng the
rerse lmsn- al the material, Implements machinery. ui labor
required according e plans and specifications exhibited At the letting
Bids cubic yard for dredging measured the
per cubic yard material furnished and placed rpp
hrr. b and gravel dams.
Bios must accompanied ssctory evidence that the parties
capable performing the work proposed for
Government the rg and al bids not
sdeled satisfactory.
Ter per cent VII monthly estimates until tho
which the subject Of shall be entirely completed
printed this advertisement must l atiarued 20 each proposal
Elch bl contain written printed guarantee signed b two
responsible persons.
Plan sEi aps will Engiuees OBee
Peoria nscesaTr Information will b. by Ro5 T.
mcMath Civil fnoE Asst PcOa, from this oo at any time
previous 90 DE letting.
TIE sun Of 0 has appropriated 'or III. work and the
reserved 10 increase the Quantities 20 the full amount Of the ap
propriaii1n A. tie contract y1ces
1he wrs must completed by the Dist dag Of October 1911
specifications bank for proposals and guarantee
will e furnished appCs az this ONCE at Peoria Illinois
P1Dosa. hllh De addressed 90 the undersigned AZ PEORIA luOs
and niofsd Proposals for work the mPoyement Of the
Lieut. Col and Drevet Major General, U. :. A.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

Our HANDSOME GIRLS A friend who
resides in either city, as the case may be,
submits the following proposition, Which
we firmly subscribe TO. He says:
Mr.. EDIToR-Its curious, but well
known fact, that men who go into new coun-
tries and establish cities and build up col
losal fortunes, generally are ccompsnied by
handsome wives And as success rs
achived, and the years come and go. the
young girls grow up, and par,ake of the
beauty of their mothers, and the energy of
their fathers. So we have this handsome,
brave steady and true basis of our western
society.
Now Mr.. Editor l have lived many years
on both sides of the rive, and candor com
pells me to say that there is one thing
Rock Island has reason to be proud OF, and
II at is her handsome girls 1t is of no use
for the ambitious City of Davenport to deny
this fact. 1t is self evident. Every time q
lady, richly dressed, and Enthusiastically
handsome, goes into a Davenport store, the
counter jumpers advance, with unspesks
BILE alscrity. They recognize beauty al
though they don't see it very often. And
when the fair purchaser goes out, whisper
OF admiration follows her with the remark
that "she is from Rock Island" This is
calculated to make our young ladies vain
glorious but it doesn't seem to effect them
Their supreme consciousness of their charms
is sufficient and on that they rest
There can hardly be given satisfactory
reason why this is 80. Perhaps it is be
cause the fathers of our girls are busiiy en-
gagged in putting their shoulders to the
wheels of numerous enterprises, and keep
vibrating between the Glass Works, the
Stove Works, Horse railways, Bostyards,
and other live engagements. And this
makes them breathe quick, and move fast,
so that a good healthy color is noticible
in every face. Now our friend ia
ponicain in Davenport hasn't any
such stimulstive exercise and
consequently she sleeps late in the morn
ing, has headaches, reads novels eternaily land
always looks like the last rose of summer in
the first stage of beautiful consumption.
L, may be that their fathers are somewhat
to blame for fer. If they would build water
works, quit growing about their railroad,
put up more factories and stir round a
little, dormant energies would be awakened:
they would feel better themselves, and con
sequently their families. This may be wide
of the make, but it looks little that way
too, Yours,
WAYFARER
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
Du Quein, III. P. o. Box, 40l.

IMPURE WATER.-Few of US are aware of
the deeterious objects of impure water, or
how prone water is TO imbibe the impuri
ties OF the air. Many of US think if the
water is clear and cold. it must be perfectly
pure, though it has stood in close bed
room twenty four hours, but this is far from
true. II q pitcher of water is set IN a room
for only few hours, it will sbsDb nearly
all the res pred and perspired gases in the
room, the air of which will have become
puerer, but the water utterly filthy. The
colder the water is, the greater the capacity
to contain these gases At ordinary tenn
peratures. pail of water can contain a Rrea'
amount of ammonia and carbonic acid gas
and its capacity to absorb these gases is
nearly doubled By reducing the water to a
that water kept in q room over night is
totally unfit for drinking purposes, and
should not be used to gsrge the throat; also
that large pail of water standing in room
would help to purity the atmosphere, but
should be thrown away the next morning
it also teaches US the reason that the water
from pump should always be pumped out
in the morning before any of it is used.
We arr lamentably ignorant of many of the
properties of air and water, two of the most
important eleme nt5 of our nature.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
ERIE RAILWAY.

THE GREAT THRoUsH ROUTE TO TIE EAST
This com ysny 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 third wider
than other roads, enabling the company to con-
struct and cosohes cerrespondingly larger
and more comfortable. Its track has been placed
in thorough repair by the substitution Of steel
rails at such points are sabje to the great
est service, and where the highs rate of speed
is required to be made.
New aud improved sleeping coaches accompany
all night trains. They are heated by steam, per-
fsctly ventilated, contain elegant and spacious
dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern improvements.
Excellent dining saloons are located at con
vsnient points upon the line, where ample tim
Is allowed for meals.
Three express trains daily run from tn,
termini of the road to New ork withou
change, making as quick time as by any othe
route.
The long distance run without change-8Gt
mes-and the spacious accommodations of il
broad gauge coaches, especially commend thi
route to families and ladies.
Tickets via this popular line can be obtained
at ali principal ticket offices throughout the
country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
We Believe IN Advertising.

The AnsUs Office is the best in Western ILL.,
nOis.
It is the most thoroughly managed, the beat
equipped and appointed, and has the most skill
full vorkmsn money can procure.
We can do all manner of work in the most
expeditions manner.
We can print cards on double enamel, pearl
anti lue, BRISTOL china, in gold, silver, sints
cOi0rs.
Our visiting and Wedding cards command
universal admiration.
Our ball and invitation cards are typogrsphi-
cal models.
Business cards, shipping cards, railroad cards,
stair cards, show cards, or any other cards, done
at the shortest notice.
Bill heads, Oh soks, drafts, letter heads, envsi-
opss, ststsments, or bills of lading perfectly
executed.
We do splendid poster work, ofevery desorip
ton.
Lawyers' briefs, catalogues, folders, price
lists, speeches or sermons, printed at the ANGUS
ofics unexoelled.
We print warranty deeds, mortgage deeds
quit claim deeds, tax sale deeds, bonds for deeds
trust deeds manufacture blank books, and do
any other kind of work that can be ordered.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

FEW weeks ago our enterprising neigh
bors over the river were detected furnishing
proof sheets of their telegraphlc dispatches
to their Simultaneous edition on this side, in
violation of professional honesty and Of an
Hplict contract entered into by them
Rock Island Union.
1t is not a pleasant matter to attempt to
force al idea of truth into the wooden head
of natural born idiot. But sometimes in
this whirling world We find certain parties
who need to have the words of sober ear
nestness pounded into them. To this
donkyfed grade of hnman animals the
Editor of the Onion belongs by large
majority-And in addition to the curse of
idlocy, which has been imposed on him by
an all wise providence, this cub still hsrps
on telegraph dispatches" and like blos-
ted frog distends himself with mass of
kes.-
This lovely disciple of profession
al honesty will perhaps remember,
that dignified response to his scurrilous
insinua,ion appeared in the Davenport
Democrat, denying the charge, and calling
upon the Union man, as brother officer in
the press association, to take back his charge
or prove it. The article WAS evidently from
the pen of the Editor il Chief, who very
properly resented any insinuation of collu
sion between the proprie,ors of the ARGUS
and Democrat, In regard to telegraph dis
patches. And this man monkey over here,
has not dared to make decent apology to
the gentlemen he he's wronged To the
charge that is made above, we can only say
that it is lie; brazen faced and unbound.
ed-one that cannot be proved, and which
could only emenate from the wheezy, con-
sumptive concern, which this pleasing mon
strosity edits.-That be has raised a hornets
nest about his ears, in thus villifying the
Democrat. he will be conscious of ere long,
and square toed retrsction, absolute and
unequivocal is his only refuge. When
such an inert mass of corrupt human flesh
and bones, can call honest men tricksters
and thieves, the natural order Of things is
reversed, and the fox without q tail is in
office. So far as we are concerned, the raw.
ings otthis starved elfs skin do no harm,
but 1t certainly seems that common decen.
oy, would cry aloud to him leave thy
dsmasbls faces sad begia"-to b man.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

READER, if you have a sick horse do not
dose him with Condition Powders" con-
tanning anthony, which is just as useless
and injurious to him as is the constantly
swallowing of poisonous compounds to the
human system. 1t is more humane to knock
q horse on the head at once than to kill him
by inches through the action of antimouy
which sccumulates in the system, aud thus
sooner or later produces death by antimonisl
poisoning. Remember, reader, there is no
anthony, nor any other poison in the go.
uine Condition Powders" Their action,
under all circumstances, is physiological:
therefore they can be safely used in all forms
of disease whether acute or chronic) with
decided benefit to afflicted animals.
Send to the nearest Druggist, or to LORI
SMITH d Co., sc Wabash Avenue, Chicago
Tor copy OF the Horse and Cattle Opner's
Guide, giving valuable information on the
treatment Of oil kinds Of s.oek,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

Experienced Horsemen use Equine Rem edie
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
LOCAL COLL Nm.
SUse Equine Powders for general debility.
A Young wife. Reoue., wife-Char

Young wife's Request. wife-Charley' L
wish when you come up tonight ou'd stop into
your druggists and get me . bottle Of Plants
ton bitters Be sure and get the genuine.
ohari'y-What in the world, Mary, are you
going to do with Plantation Biuers?
Wife--Everybody that I know is in ecstacy
over Plantation Buffers, and am going to try
them myself. am assured BY several of nv
friends that the Bitters will cure my dyspepsia,
and at the same time do away With that terrible
nausea which you know l am at times subject
to The doctor wac in yesterday, and say. tha,
all want is a tonic, and that Plontatlon Bitters
10 the best that can be got.
Charley--It is just the thing, my dear; and it
lie strange that had not thought of IL before.
SEA Moss FARINE from pure Irish Moss, for
Blanc Mango, Puddinge, Custards, Creams, &c
The cheapest, healthiest and the most deliciou.
food in the world.
Experienced Horsemen use Equine Remedies
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
Nervous Debility,

With its gloe ny attendants, low spirits, de-
preston, Involuntary emissions, loss of semen
sPerm.tor-hea, loss of power, dirIy head, loss o:
memory and threatened Impotence and imbecility,
dnd sovereign cu-e in Humphreys HOmeo
pathic Specific No. TveAty eight. Composed of
the most valuable mild and poten, curatves, they
strike Mt once at the root of the matter, tone q,
the system, arrest the discharges, and impArt
vigor and energy, life and vitality to the entire
man. They have cured thousands of cases
Price IS per package of five boxes and vial of
powder worth 81. which is very important .I
obstinate or old cases, or 81 per single boz.
Sold by all druggists, an sent by mail receipt
of price. Address all letters. Humphreys
Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 5s2 Broad
wky, New York. [julylddwly
Every family should be supplied with Perry
Davis Pain Killer. Its magic effect in removing
Pain from all part. of the body has given it a
world wide reputation. No family having once
used this medicine would willingly be without it.
For sale by Chas. A. Benssr. Also, by the
dealers in Family Medicine generally.
jsn22dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
Wolf in the Field Again.

have just arrived from the east with a nice
and well selected stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, such rs Prints, Muslins, Delaines, Engli.h
and French Merino, Empress Cloths, oloak'n gs,
Shawls, and a large stock of Flsnnsls, Blankets
and Furs. Also a good assortment of Ladies
and Cent? Furnishing Goods, and good many
more too numerous to mention, all of which will
be sold very cheap. invite the public to call
and examine my stock. l.. WOLF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
WAYFARER

Police CoURT.-Magistrate Chopper had
a few callers this morning whom he treated
With his we'll known courtesy And 6rs,
come, Patrick Welch, who thought he had
got into tan yard last evening and com
menced cursing and bowling loud enough to
raise his dafunct ancestors. AS he was an
mortal squorthies was not according to P.
K. rules, and he was fined $1o and Costs
amounting to 1885,
Esq. Chopper was then further honored by
call from G. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., con
srary to his usual custom stopped over,
became disorderly, for which he was fined
SO and costs, making his assessment Sc.
Chas Hiford surrounded himself with
tsnsy and, became dissatifed with himself
and every body else.-He aided the city
treasury Sc, As worth.
John Grimes threw q piece of glass into
window, and will appear Wednesday NOR.
uing 10 explain Why he did 10.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

Mo,Isr,. Norwegian Cod Liver Oil is les. OBJ

Mo1ers Norwegian Cod Liver vi Is iess OBJ
readily taken by delicate persons and children, is
more easily sssinilsted, and is productive Of
more immediate benefit than other kinds of oil
are
DR.. J. Marion Sims, says: "For some years
ad given up the of Cod Liver Oil altogetAer;
but since my attention was called by DR.. sayre
to Peter AoIer's Cod Liver Oil, have prescrib
Ell it almost daily, and have every reason TO be
perfectly satisfied with it," Sold by Druggists.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
C.. II. AIKEN.

Has Just received . new stock Of Lace Collars,
swiss and Cambria EN- broideries, Sash Ribbons
Fancy Ribbons-in oil widths-Victoria Lawns
White Aad Colored Tarltons, Fans, Hoop skirts,
and fall stock of Bleached and Brown Sheet
ings and Shirtings-all of which are marked at
very low prices.
specisl Inducements offered in spring and rum
fore getting fall stock. O. NJ. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
Equine Liniment cures all skin diseases.

BAsBERGER has just opened the largest stock
of dry goods ever brought to Rock Island, en-
bracing . me assortment of the celebrated
storm king and burglar proof umbrellas, a full
stock of all German yarn of all colors latest
styles of Arab shawls; water proof plaids; lates'
styles dress goods, ladies bows, toilet goods
muslins, and in fact the very finest selection Of
dry goods in the city. He is selling at reduced
prices, and we advise all to give him a call.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
PoUoHHEEPsIE
FEMALE ACADEMY,
PonChkeen.ie. Dr .ches County. ny.

Poughkeepsie, Du ;ches County. N Y.
REV. d. WRIGHT, A NJ. PRIscIPAL-
The academy offers superior facilities to those
Of most schools. Its corps of Teachers larger in
prOporti. to the number Of pupils than that of
any similar institution in this vicinity, and
complished for their several departments, insures
attention and assistance SO essential TO rapid
progress and thorough mental discipline; while
the boarding department. so different from that
of most Others the large and well furnished
rooms, siordipg home conveniences and com
forts, and the v atchful, motheriy cave exercised
by the atron OF the establi sh uent, Mrs. Wright
commend it to the patronage of Parents and
guardians.
TheneNt Academic Year commence. Septem-
her IA, 1870. Applications for catalogue and
prospectus NAV re made to the Prn psl. or to
the Secretary of Trustees, d d. VARICK'
auga-d&wtf Poughkeep.ie, NY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
LOCAL COLUMN.

Wadsvorth Parsons are now ready with
the finest stock of Dress Goods, Cioaks, shawls,
Ladies Suits, Cloths, CAssimeres, Linen, La G
and Embroidered Handkerchief. A full assert
ment of the celebrated harris seamless Kid
Gloves, the very best Glove in market. Their
stock of Carpets, Floor Oil Cloths, Rugs, Ac.. is
the best west of Chicago. Their stock of goods
is the finest in the city, and they guarantee their
prices the lowest.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
For Spavins use Equine Eminent.
1T Is A FACT

That Impurity of the Blood is the prime cause
of almost every lain or ailment that flesh is heir
to. That such is q fact seems to be Al intuitiys
= knowledge, and the want of some Depurant, OF
Blood Purifier, a natural, instructive desire
The Kidneys are the organs TO which the duty
belongs of purifying the Blood. Their failure to
perform this duty causes the Blood to become
vitiated, and gives rise to host of all nents too
numerous to mention. " YVES DIuRErrC
ELI1IR will Lestore the Kidneys to their proper
action, and, together with its ALrrRATIvE prop
critics, will bring the system to Hes tn and Vigor
For Ringbone use equine Liniment.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

ALL ABOARD FOR Coal VALLEY.-The
Rockford Rock Island & St Louis R. R.
commence to run regular passenger trains
to Camden and Coal Vally this evening and
in week will have the same trains running
to Orion. These trains as will be seen by
the table at the head of the columns, will
leave Rock Island at $50 P. M. Leave
Camden at 5.55 arriving at Coal Valley at
6.25. P NJ.
Returning they will leave Coal Valley
At 500 A. M. Arriving in Rock Island At
$50 The same train will leave for Chicago
At 9. 90 A. M.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
HDUoATIcNAL.
WELLS COLLEGE.

on THE
BANK OF CAYUGA LAKE, AURORA,
NEW YORK.
Founded by Henry Wells, Esq and chartered
by tue Legislature OF New York.
This College has elegant AID comnodious
buildings and apparatus, vide extent of grO und
and scenery unsurpassed. Fail corps of able
and experienced Instructors With every facility
tor the requirement of a thorough and accom-
pli.hsd female education. Best Advantages for
Foreign language, Music and Art Physical and
Christian culture. Home Comforts
A few vacancies. For Prospectus address the
Vice President. MISS CARTER.
Ensuing Term opens September 18th.
sugl d 2taw-mon4 wed I'm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
DR.. Y. OI1E.

The Eminent 0eulist and Aurist IF Chicago, will
be in Rock Island, at the Rock Island House, on
the first Friday in each mostb, for the purpose
of treating oil diseases of the Eye and Ear.
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations for
Cataract, cross eyes, staphy Ioms, closure of the
tearduct, &c. French artificial eyes inserted
With out pain. sep3-dAwly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

AS WELL be out of the world as out of
style. So thinks NJ Livingston 4 Co.. and
they have therefore laid in a stock of Gents
furnishing goods. Nothing but the very
best goods can be found in their establish
ment. Call and see them before you buy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

THOSE suffering from chronic diseases should
act dispsir of finding relief until they have ties
ted the skill of that justly celebrated physician,
Doctor Whittier, of Saint Louis. The Doctor
publishe. paper relating to the disease to which
reference is made in bis card in another column.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
FOR eALK.

To persons wishing to build this sealon, OF
fer thirty lots in my additions to the City o
Rock Island. The first payment to be made il
one year, balance in three yearly pay ments will
interest.
sepIS d2m BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
PIMPLRS ON THE FACE

For comedones, black worms or grubs, pimply
eruptions, and blotohed designations upon the
face, Psrry's Comedsne aud Pimple Remedy
1t contains no lead poison Prepared only by
DIR. B. C. Perry, ~ bond street, N. Y. Sold b,
Gil Druggists in Baltimore and elsewhere and at
DOUGHERTI'S,
iel3-dkv6m 1i41 ". Baltimore st.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

The new appointment of Represe natives
in the State Legislature of Illinois are made
BY the Governor under recent census is
announced. The total number of Represen
tatives is l68, of which Cook county has 10
Sspgumon 4, Fulton 8, Peoria g. Will 2
Rock Island 2, Knox 8, Mclean 4, Adams
4, La Sale 4.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

GREAT INDUCEMEnTs.-king & LOOMS
(lste G. Loomis of Davenport offer their
entire stock of watches and jewelry at cost
until the lst Of October, preparatory TO re-
moving to their new store, No l5o Lake
street, Chicago. Call and get some rare
bargains.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26

II every family in this town knew the
value of Renne's Magic Oil, and would
keep bottle of it on hand, to use in case OF
accident, we should be a happier if not
handsomer people. Try this Oil. For
sale by Robt Knhler
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
To-Day's Advertisem'ts

SXI ANTED-INTELLIG YOUNG MEN
w and Ladies to learn Telegraphy or Phono-
graphy, business learned in three months, per
manent paying situations guaranteed Send for
full particulars, address enclosing stamp
McEachran, supt Metz, politan T, graph Co,
St. Louis. Mo. sep26 dim