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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16
Tuesday, March LIST, 1870,
To elect the following officers, to wit.
ONE MAYOR, FOR ONE YEAR.

/ Alderman in the Isl Ward for 2 years.
l Alderman in the I'd Ward for years.
| Alderman in the Sd Ward for 2 years.
Alderman in the 4th Ward for years.
The places of voting will be as follows:
LIST Ward at Farmers Retreat, corner of tx
change and Rock River streets; I'd Ward, at the
City Council Room; Sd Ward, at the Rescue
Engine House /; 4th Ward, at the Office Of Ana
walt, Denkman & Co.
\, @sR> Tn. polls will be opened at s o'clock A.
a and closed At O'Clock p. NJ.
j. FRANK CONWAY, City Clerk.
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HOUsEKEEPERs find DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder will satisfy any housekeeper
that no biscuits, cake, pastry, or bread
should ever be made without it.
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Open Sores and Unhealed Wounds.

In consequence of being cicatrized before the
virus Of Inflammation has been expelled, sores
supposed to have been cured often break out
afresh. 1t is the same with old wounds thin
crust that deceives the eye overlies the moulder-
ing embers Of disease, and they are as sure to
break through the surface eventually as volcA-
no is to recommence its throes and cast up new
floods Of lava. But he operation of the oint
ment is final. All the Irritating humOrs die
PEELED, and " hen nature, thus relieved, closes up
LEa MI nj. - L. IL.
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NV Gnnis Naw Ennhs

Just received at May Bros, full stock O
bleached and unbleached Muslins, Calico.
Ginghams Checks, and Den inns, which we ofeI
along with our full stock Of Dress Goods, q
great reduced prices"
Call and see Ms
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

LECTURE TONIGHT Rev. Herbert Taylor
the associate of Moorhouse, the "boy preach
err" will lecture at the United Presbyterian
church this evening.
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The Whele Worlds BaIsam.
Why does it Cure

Because it i, composed solely of rare, disin-
fectant, purifying and tonic vegetable substan-
oes because it pene;rates the indamed or ulcer
ated flesh through and through; because it
oools, sOothes and tones the irritated surface /;
because 1t is the specific Antidote of the acrid
poison which produces yirulent sores, boils, tn
nors' and all external excresences; because it
eradieates instead of tuppressing eruptive and
nlcs hi.aa...
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

BAPTIST SoCIABLE.-The Socisble of the
First Baptist Church will be held at the res
idence of Mrs. Kirkpatrick, on Orleans
street, tomorrow evening.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

c. NJ. AIKEN, at the sign of the Golden
Eagle, is Offering bargains that no one can
afford to miss, in order to clear his shelves
before getting spring goods. 81
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CITY BULLETIN.


CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC R. r.
ILLINOIS DIvIsIoE-from Rock Island to Chicago.
Day Express and Mail, 7:3O a. IN. 6.45 p. IN.
Night Express, 1000 D. M T:45 a. m.
EXPERIMENTATION Davenport to Council Bluffs.
Day Express and Mail, $50 8. IN. 7:20 q. IN
Night Express, $50 p. IN. e:55 a. IN
IVES TERN UNION r. R.
FROM ROCK ISLAND TO RACIsE.
Passenger, $40 q. M. $40 p. IN.
Mixed, $40 p. m. li:50 q. m.
ROCK ISLAND PEORIA R. r.
PROM ROCK ISLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
Reg ular Train, TOO O. m. Hoo a. n.
Regular Train, loo Pm. 800 P. m
ROCKFORD, R. ISLAND d ST. LOUIS R. r.
LEAVE. ARRIVE AT CHICAGO.
Express, Sis 9. IN. 3:25 p. IN.
Sterling Accom-. 3:I5 p. m. 700 a. M
Trains run by Chicago time, which is rs min
utes faster than Rock Island time.
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john B. GoUGH writes that he canuot lee
sure here this season, owing to i'll health
which has prevented him keeping a mum Der
of other engagements
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DIED.,

b AILEY.-0n this Wednesday morning at 3
clock, Mrs. Charlotte NJ, wife of Robert X.
Bailey, aged "a years, months and 30 days
Funeral tomorrow Thursday at P. NJ.
from the FIRST Presbyterian Church. Friends are
invited to attend.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

A FRESH lot of choice family groceries a,
Bard's. New invoice of teas and canned
fruits. Give him call.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

The rooms Of the Young Men . Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 A. 81. until 10 P. NJ.
every day except Sundays. A large and well
selected assortment of works now on hand
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pro-
cured OF the Secretary may6dly.
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Announcement,

Ed. ARGUs Please announce the of
E. 5 Shaw independent candidate for Al
derman IN the First Ward, and oblige yours
truly, MANY VOTERS.
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Masonic

Barrett Chapter No. Is, r. A NJ, meets a,
Masonic Hall on the first nd third TUESDAYS O
each month. Fl. C. CLEVELAND. II. P.
". l.. SwEEsEY, Seo'y.
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Where it il Used 2

h'eryWhere There is not q civilized settle
ment between Alaska and Patagonia where it 10
not appreciated. Well may it be called a pene-
raung preparation IN a commercial as well .
medical sense, tor, with it's potent ally, Hollo-
ways Pills, il has reached the centre of China
and the heart of Japan, and lie advertised at Pc
kin and Jeddo. Over three hundred millions Of
the human race that have never heard of any
other foreign medicine have been made aequaint
ed through their own papers, and many thous-
ands OF them by actual experience, with the
properties OF Holloway's Ointment and Hello
WAYS Pills
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be secured for it's establishment here. Our
advantages in this connection we have
stated in previous article. In the words
of the philosophic Sam Weller, keep the
not a bilin'"
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Wanted

An agent for Zell's Encyclopedia, the Compen-
dunn Of haaan knotrledge. Those who have not
yet subscribed, address
J. W. MARSH,
Genl. Agt.
QTIsCY, Ills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

AIKEN is offering special inducements in
sheetings, muslins, and sil kinds OF house.
keeping goods. ct
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

find occupants the coming spring, had we
such a number built
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CITY.
DEMOCRATIC WARD AND CITY
CONVENTIONS.

DEMOCRATIC WARD AND CITY
CONVENTIONS.
At q meeting of the Democratic Ward Com
mittees, held at the City Marshai's Office, or
Tuesd ay evening, Feb. 18th, 1870, it was deoid
ed to hold Ward and City Conventions, as fol
lows:
In the Wards to nominate Aldermen, choos'
delegates to the City Convention, and appoin
Ward Committees, on
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 18th, INST,
at the following places, viz:
LIST Ward, at Farmers Retreat.
I'd Ward, at City Marshsl's Office.
I'D Ward, At Hubers Hall.
4th Ward at Answslt 4 Denkman's Office.
The Wards will choose delegates to the City
Con ventiou, as follows 1st Ward IL; 2d Ward
10; Sd Ward, IL 4th Ward, 5.
The city convention, to nominate u candidate
for Mayor, and appoint chairman Of the cen
trai city and township committee, viii meet in
the court house, on
TUESDAY EVENING, Feb. ed, INST,
at II O'Clock.
A full attendance of all voters is requested a,
both the ward aud city conventions.
". C. BLACKBURN, Chm'n of Com
Rock Island, Feb. 18Th, 1870.
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T. is stated that the financial genius Of the
onion, who has been for three weeks exam
ming the finances OF the city TO get up a
statement to back up the damaged rcputs-
ton of the las, Republican city council,
came to little item of S256.75. a balance
due l.. II, Haverstick for printing, which
was allowed at the last meeting of the las,
administration, and paid by the present
previously allowed, and that he Immediately
sliced his hat, and made for the street say
lng: 81 IN sic send for McGinnis." They then
probably come out with statement in a
iav or two.
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Odd FeIloWo

Rock Island Lodge No. is. I. o. o F.. me cts
every Monday evening ut Odd Fellows Han
southeast corner of Illinois and Rage Sts A,
II o'clock T. n.
VIC. WEBBKR,N. G.
c. W. HAMILTON, r. S
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

ONLY two weeks yet, you can get Furni
ture, Lounges, Mattresses, Wall Paper,
Shades, &C., at cost, at G. Doellinger's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

MAJ. POWELL passed through this city this
morning on his way to lecture in Clinton this
evening.
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SYNOPSIS OF LECTURE.

Description Of the Great Canons, their origin
and scenery; Caves and Grottees, Monuments
and Towers, Cliffs and Mountaia Peaks: Walls
of Marble, Granite and Lava: Oarcsdee and
Cstaraots, perilous Rides: Rannipg Over Falls :
Lava Field: Nine Hundred Miles of Canons
from 100 to 5000 feet deep. A wonderful les
sno in Geology Beautiful Scenery.
Door open at 1880 Lecture to commence ct
o'clock sAa.P. Admission so cents.
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LooA. COLUMN.
Remarkable cures from Equine Remedies.
Auction at Nswburssrs-splsndid opportu
nity for Bargains in Dry Goods.

have made arrangements to sell out my en-.
tire stock at auction, to begin on Saturday next
the 18th inst, at o'clock P. M. and to continue
from day to day until entirely closed out. Lei
every body be on hand
! II NEWBURGFR
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

sNhUVNA NAIL NV p III. o'VV H. III
This mail arrives on Tuesdays and Friday S,
and departs Wednesdays and Saturdays This
route terminates at New Windsor.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
ALEpo NAIL $50 p. IN. 900 a. IN.
Mail matter for Camden Mills, Andalusis,
Edgngton, Hamlet, Perryton. Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, keithsburg. oquswka, to
oquawka Junction, (Sagetown), also for Pleasant
Ridge, Hszlitt, Buffalo Prairie, Illinois City,
Drury, Copper Creek, and Millsrsburg, goes by
this route.
MONMOUTH NAIL 700 p. IN. 700 .. IN.
This mail arrives Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays; departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays. Ali mail matter for Presumption, SueZ,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, Riehland
Grove and Monmouth, should be sent by this
route. Also Centre Ridge on Thursdays.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

MEETING OF THE BAR.-The meeting of
the Bar, which was called for two O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, Assem- bled in the Court
room. c. NJ Osborn was called to the chair
and +. d. Sweeney made Secretary. The
object of the meeting was stated by the Chair
to be the appointment of committee to
draft resolutions of respect to the memory OF
| the late Hon. Alfred Webster
On motion, Hon. George W. Peasants,
". H. Gest and Maj. H. c. Connolly were
appointed q committee for the purpose.
On motion, the services of the Bar were
| rendered to Mrs. Webster on the legal ad.
iustment Of her deceased husbands estate
| without charge, and James NJ. Beardsley,
| Esq., was appointed TO report this action to
| her.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet
on Saturday evening, at seven o'clock, in the
Court House.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16
A TxounLrsoMr Oursr,,N SrrrIrI

A TROUBLESOME QUESTION SETTLED
The Supreme Court of the State of Ohio has
a. last decided that troublesome question
of "The Bible in the Public Schools which
was raised in the city of Cincinnati some
months ago, aud which has been the subject
Of SO much interest TO educators and such
varied and lengthy comments by the entire
press of the country. The difficulty com
menceed by the Board of Education of that
city passing resolution to prohibit the reAa
ing of the Bible in the schools, which
resulted in an injunction preventing the
snforcamen, of the order. The present
da,;s;on wa. to dissolve the Injunction.
Judge H.gars held that the provision of the
Constitution recognized the religion OF
Christianity, and acknowledged that religion
aud morality were necessary to good gov.
ernment; that the State used religion as q
means to promote good government, and
therefore, the exclusion of all religious in.
struction from the public schools was con
trary to the provision of the Bill of Rights
Judge Storer concurred and the injunction
was IN ade perpetual. Judge Taft dissented
This decision is important, and viii be read
with interest by very many here and else
where.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

TURNER MAsoUERADE. The Turner
Masquerade on Monday evening next, will
be the event of the season in the anuse
ment line. Nothing like the preparation
that has been made for this, has been devot-
ed to any like entertainment in Rock Island.
Every body seems to be on the qui rius to
go, aud the phantomimes tableaux, ETC.,
eliminating IN the grand procession of
mssquers promise to be something which it
would be grave omission TO miss seeing
full menagerie of wild animals, including
the Wall street bulls and bears; the promi.
nent advocates of woman's rights, male aud
female; deputstion of Polar Bears from
Alaska The Grande Duchesse de Gerols
tein and her brilliant generals and courtiers:
Burlingame's Chinese embassy, as well rs q
Iong list OF historical individuals will ap-
pear in the procession and join in the mszy
dance. Tickets $500. None admitted
unmarked.
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OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.

OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.
posr OFFICE MITCHELL LTSpEs BLOCK.
OFFICE HOURS.
Oman d.jIv Sunday excepted, at 700 a. IN.
Closes D." SOC p. IN.
General Delivery closes at 500 p. m.
Money Order Office opens at 600 g. H.
d" closes At 500 p. m.
Open Sunday from 500 q. m. to 1000 q IN.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
7:i5 a.. IN. 700 q. N.
6:45 P m. 900 p. IN.
.:20 a. m. ECO q. IN.
1905 p. m. 6:I5 p. IN.
PORT BYRON NORTHERN $40 p. IN. 500 n. m.
C.yALLrY, ORION ASpovER 500 p. IN. 200 q. m.
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Contracted Limbs and Dropsieal
Swelli1CS.

The reputation acquired 10y the Ointment as g
means OF utilizing STIFF joints. by re-endowing
them with fe1ihility and activity, is as wide A.
the range of civilization. Persons who have not
touched the ground with one, or perhaps either
leg for Years, bee me able 10 step out firmly
without any other help than n cane, and in some
instances without requiring even that assistance.
DFopsicAl sweIhugs are reduced and the deposit
ton of the cellular tissue arrested bv the
tonic aetion Of the Ointment In all these
it Is essential that the preparation be faithfully
and vigorously rubbed IN.
CAUTION The words "HollOway's Nss
York and London" are watermarked on each
leaf Of the directions in which the boxes ana
pots folded. For information leading to the
detection " eOunterfe.ters OF the medicines, .
handsome reward will be given. Sold Of the
mandatory, No so Maiden Lane, and by re-
spectacle druggists and dealers in medicine.
throUghou the world. considerable saving il
effected By purchasing the large sizes Full d.
rectiOUs with every box pot. oetlsdwly.
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Office!
CITY ELECTION.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
Rock Island, Feb. 10th, 1870.
N accordance with Section Second of Article
Second, of the Amended Oity Charter,
hereby give notice that an Election " i'll be held
in the several Wards Of this CITY on
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BOUND OVER.
FOR SALE

THIRTY-F0UR LOTS in B. Davenpor.s
l. third and fourth additions to the oity Of
Rock leland.
TERMs-One-fourth down balance in one, two
and three years, with interest.
B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island, Jan. 5th, 1870, d3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-16

NEW
HALLS
VEGETABLE SICILIAN
HAIR REVIEWER.

Restores
Is the only perfected and seientifc-
Gray
ally prepared preparation of its
IL al kind ever offered to the public, and
TO has no competitor in merit. By its
use GRAY HAIR is soon restored
its
to its original youthful color ami
Original hriIl..ner. which !. 50 much -.
Color, .nired by all, Persons whose hair
D. Il thin OF fall;rs cat will, BY the
use Of on HeL,-sr, soon sc IL.
good effects. as by its toLfe and
Growth stimulating properties :be hair
and glands will be melted and the hair
grow thick aud strong again. In
cases Of Badness it will Great. a
Splendid new growth vDI... III, .oi,,.,...,
Dressing. destroyed. 1t .cooling, anE SHAY.
Try all itching and Irritation q tie
scalp. Il does not stain the ,i n
One
as do dyes, but makes the fesF
Bottle .h;,na.,., A..pRrss1yG
and it Is the best and most economical
/ Tb;oLa,, preparation in the world, and it,
effects last much longer. Send
for cur Treatise on the hair, free to
I 'hc all, by mail.
Thin
Sold by all Druggists and DesIs
Locks. =,
I in Medicine
COOK, C0BURN i co..
Gent Agents for the Northwestern States
81 Dearborn St, Chicago, Ill..
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-15
PhiladeIphfa Trade Report.

THURSDAY, Sept. 1b--The Flour market is steady
at yesterday quotations. There is no demand for
shipment and the operations Of the home consumers
are confined to their immediate wants. About 300
barrels changed hands, including superhne at $50
b5o; extras at S562N@5S7%; Iowa, Wisconsin, and
Minnesota extra family at $3.50 for low grade up
to s61b for fancy Pennsylvania do, do, at t650S
Z; Ohio do. do. within the same range and fancy
brands and ST. Louis at S7'25@s 90, as in quality
Rye Flour may be quoted at 1918. Prices OF Corn
Meal are nominal
The demand for Wheat is quite limited, and prices
favor buyers sales OF 1000 bushels Indiana red
at 81 30@f 80; 5000 bushels do do. on private terms
and 500 bushels fair Western white at Sl3991 40.
Rye may be quoted at S4@s5c. for Western. Corn is
quiet but steady. Sales OF prime yellow at 95@96c
Western do. at 92@93c. and Western mixed at s9
@92c. Oats are firm and in fair request Sales of
5000 bushels at 53@55c for prime Western, Della
ware, and Pennsylvania. 1900 bushels western Bar
ley sold on private terms.
Bark-In the absence of sales we quote No. l
Quercitron at s25021 per ton.
Rices of Cloverseed are nominal. Timothy can
not be quoted over s550@6 Flaxseed is wanted by
the crushers at $3.50.
Whisky is 1rmer so barrels western ron-bound
sold at g0c,
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Mr.. Brown, OF the Erie Railway, recalling the sub
ject OF boiler explosions, said that he wished the
master mechanics would ask their respective presi-
dents to contribute certain amount OF money
towards instituting a series of experiments on the
subject. He wanted three or four boilers to be pur-
posely blown up in safe place, and watched from
safe distance to find out all the particulars OF the
explosion. The roads now blow up many boilers
and get no facts. II they would put but a small
amount OF the same money into q series OF expert
ments they could get facts. New and old boilers
should be blown up at high and low pressures, and
the conditions OF the explosions II ascertained
This was objected TO. 1t was thought That no
president would agree to blow up any boiler. 1t was
stated that the Franklin Institute had had stand
ing committee on the subject, of the best talent
for long time and they have arrived at no results
II they have not who can be expected to
Mr. Brown said that one hundred dollars from
each company would cover all expenses.
member stated that the Pennsylvania Railroad
had conducted some experiments on this subject,
and asked that that company be written to for nfor-
nation.
The subject was postponed until tomorrow, on
account of the arrival of the hour of adjournment.
The President announced that the no II for start
ing on the excursion TO the Park had been changed
from to o'clock Adjourned
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FOURTH EDITION
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
Paris Completely Surrounded.
It's Capture Unavoidable.



BERLIN Sept. 15.-Peace propositions made
by the Prussian embassy-the cession of Alsace
and Lorraine, and the dismantling of the French
fortresses on the German frontier-have to-day
been refused by the French provisional gov
erMment.
Paris and Lyons.
Communication between Paris and Lyons is
severed.
The italian Troops
are within seventeen miles of Rome.
The Prussians In Front of Paris.
PARIS, Sept. 15.-Prussian dragons have ap-
peared at Nogeut-sur- Mar, Colinas, Selnis, Cres-
pigny, Valgis, Nauteuil, small towns to the east
northeast, and southeast of Paris.
The National Garde is being reorganized
throughout France. General Trochu, in an
order of the day, says seventy thousand men on
the ramparts may, by persevering efforts, save
Paris.
The City UnapproachRble.
The city is now unapproachable if its de-
tenders are properly armed.
The Councillors of State
have temporarily suspended their authority.
All the foreign representatives are still in
Paris.
The PrussIans Mt Nancy.
The Prussians are still swarming around
Nancy.
The Gdulots has reason to predict happy re-
suits from the peace negotiations now pending.