The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-28


dead. He died this morning OF the in uric.
received. A post mortem examination was
made by Drs. Powers and Craig, and his
intestines found to be cut in two places, the
knife having also penetrated the liver. The
instrument with which the cutting was done
was large sized clasp knife, with a blade
3 about ak inches in length, ma king a cres
centric wound Just below the navel. He will
be buried at the expense OF the county to
| day. The white man who stabbed him has
not yet been tonud.
THE SISSErT DIVORCE TRiAL.-There
were called this morning the following wit
nesses 70 impeach the character of DR. John
Farrell for truth and veracity: Isaac Ne
gus Basil D. Buford. Jacob Norris, j. R.
uine witnesses the defense have called 10
impeach the testimony of DR.. Farrell. Mrs
Fleming, whose daughter took music lessons
OF Mrs. Hirsch, testified TO her daughter's
story OF suspicious conduct between DIR
Farrell and Mrs. Il. After Mrs. Flemiag's
testimony 10 other witness being then pres
rnr for examination. the court adjourned
until Monday afternoon q, ; O'Clock
THERE ARE TIE ZINC WORKS?
Some months have elapsed since we an
nounced this projected enterprise as nomin-
ally effected, vet the season is rapidly pass
ing and nothing seems likely TO be done
towards commencement. As it is q matter
of public interest and al enterprise of
which the public have perfect right TO be
Informed, we consider the question of the
caption pertinent one. "U here are the
Zinc Works ?" They do not appear in pal
pabe brick and mortar, neither do they
appear in stock subscribed, bat are to al
intents and purposes as far as We can learn
a nonentity. The zinc works were bv tar
the most promising OF all our manufacturing
enterprises. There was considered 10 be
the most money in them. to the stock bold
ers and everybody was anxious to put IN
portion of the stock subscri ptiou, but those
who were moving IL the matter
desired to make il close corporation,
and to monopolize the stock. They were
allowed to do so, and have thus far IL tangi
BILE results, accomplished nothing. The
zinc works are roI preterea Mill, nothing
bnt the lull of big blow. The glass works
and the stove foundry have nearly completed
their buildings, yet the zinc w.ras
cipher. " hat ia the reason of this Thes.
men have no right TO act the dog in the
manger IN the matter, and retard the sd
vancemens of our manufacturing enterprises
There are others who will readily subscribe
the stock needed and place lhe matter at
once IN active operation, and be ready for
business before the season Is over Come
Messrs Zinc works, close corporationisrs
bestir yourselves or stand out of the way.
FAST STOCE.-This morning early we
paid visit to the fair ground, to look |
there. Seating ourselves little af'er sun
rise, in the carriage OF Col. Crockett, in I
company with J. S. Gilmore, we sped rapidly /
out there, and found the track in excellent .
grounds looking bright green and pleasant. !
The stables being visited, with the kind as.
slstance of S. Il. Perry, who pointed out to
the several e1cellencies of the sleek beau
,itully formed animals, along with their ped /
igree and record, with all of which Mr. 2. is
perfectly familiar, We expressed desire to
see some of them work in hsrness. Our I
wishes were gratiGed by hitching Col /
Crockett beautiful k-n,ncky mare 10 ihe /
suiky and 5. ". Nheelock's three year old .
kIrkwood, .jr., and driving them round the
track. The motions Of Col. Crocke;t's
mare are ~ clean, smooth and graceful as
anything possibly can be. The animal
hgTseiI Is :. marvel o. beauty, clean, small
legs, long shoulders, and beautifully slGping
Alps AID sac moves Gu the track with all
the e1actilude OF old coGrser. she
mas been under Mr.. Pery's
care but one month, but SO
thorough and judicious has been his train.
ng that she now accomplishes wonders for SO
yopug M animal She has never been reg
lIaflY timed out she VIII! undoubtedly 90 her
trainer Justice If she ever cones on the I
course. Mr.. Wheelock' three year old is
Young stallion, light bay color, of great 5
promise aud bids fair to achieve a name that 4
snail rsnnnerate Mr.. W for his loss in the
death OF the horse Prince" few DAYS ago.
lie s'eps we'll and has all the spirit and
mettie OF his sire in hun We w.ra than
shown what the magngfcen, MESSENGER
horse Alexander, owned By Mr. Perry. could do
he is we'll known to all who have at,s,doa
,ur county fairs for the last two years. mar I
icularly for being one of the horses ,ha,
an in the most exciting Of last season. c
aces. Under Mr.. PerrJs tooling Alexander
anne down TO his work 10 grand style, and :,
lid his beat for the assembled company ii
Mr.. Perry has two horses in the stable, who =
lave made record, for sale. One, the iron
gray Muliig~n. which can be purchased for y
) i'oeo. MIR. Perry has some very promis- m
ng horses In the stables, among which are .e
me Two beautiful blacks of John L. Davies.
d Davenport, Iowa. We saw an exciting
no. and some fine stock, had a mile drive
suu arrived IN Rock Island iu time to begin y
,hs ses 'er'iy, the early bird catcheth L