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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25

for an amendment to the constitution,
providing for female suffrage. The bill
| provides that women may vote upon the
| proposition-their ballots to be received
in separate boxes. Several members
stated that although they were opposed to
women suffrage, they voted for the meas.
ure in order to have it submitted to the
people of the State. }o
At the special election for member of
Congress from the Madison, Wis, District,
held on the 10Th, a very light vote was
polled. Hon. David Atwood, Republican,
was elected.
In the Georgia Legislature, on the 10Th,
the Democrats offered a protest against the
election of United States Senators, on the
ground that no vacancy existed, and the
election would be illegal and unauthorized
by the reconstruction acts. The protest
was placed on the journal. Balloting was
proceeded with in both houses, and the
nominees of the Republican caucus were
chosen, the Democrats generally refusing
to vote.
The Texas Legislature has ratified the
Fifteenth Amendment The Fourteenth
Amendment passed the House on the 10TH
An Austin dispatch of the 10Th says: "The
President of the Senate has been declared
ineligible by General Reynolds, and un-
seated. Messrs. plato and Elan, Con-
servatives, from the Third District, have
been unseated, and Radicals put in their
places"
Friends Of prohibition in Massachusetts
held convention at Boston on the 10Th,
and adopted resolutions in favor of a
prohibitory law and looking to the forma-
ton of a third political party. The at
tendance at the convention was not large
At the charter election in Syracuse,
N. Y, on the 10th, the Republicans re-
elected Mayor Clark by S56 majority, and
one Overseer Of the Poor and one Justice
The Democrats elected one Justice, one
Overseer of the Poor, and two Assessors
On Supervisors the Republicans carry five
of the eight wards. On Aldermen the
Democrats carry five of the eight wards
The Common Council stands five Demo-
Gratis to three Republicans.
The Virginia Senate on the 18th adopted
a resolution, that it is not necessary to
elect United States Senator for the term
ending March, 1870.
The Georgia Legislature has adjourned
until the 18th of April next, subject to
reassembling by proclamation of the
Governor if Congress admits the State
before that time.
The Nebraska Legislature met at Lin
coin, on the 17th.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25
A New Confidence Game.

A new and novel confidence game in
duced German named Beltzer, who was
on the train which arrived at the Michi-
gan Southern depot yesterday morning, to
give his cash to two sharpers. Beltzer
resides in Ohio, and was on his way to
California. Shortly after the train left
Cleveland on Wednesday night, two men
began conversation with him, and in
the course OF half-an-hour he was on pref
ty good terms with them. He told them
all about his farm in Ohio, and about his
trip to California, and, in answer to ques-
tions asked in way peculiar to confidence
operators. said he had considerable money
with him. They also said they had
large amount with them, and thought it
was dangerous for either to have so much,
as there were so many thieves around. In
order to avoid getting robbed they pro-
posed that at night they should deliver
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25

A NEW YORK editor has been shown a
wonderful invention, termed an "anti-
robber stick" in the handle of which is
located small galvanic battery. A slight
pressure causes the instant throwing cut
of strong steel needle at the other end,
and penetrating the highwayman who
comes in contact with it. The galvanism
of the machine at once paralyzes him, and
it becomes an easy matter to capture or
get away from him. The editor aforesaid
saw the inventor experiment on dog.
He touched the animal with a needle, and
instantly the dog became as stiff and still
as poker, being unable to wag even his
tail. The only objection to this invention
seems obe that the robber could use it
with just the same effect as the honest
man. A4
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25
Chinese New Year in San Francisco.

Our Chinese population were in all their
glory yesterday, celebrating their New
Years day with great pomp and all the
customs of their own Celestial Empire.
From midnight Saturday till Sunday
morning the residents in the vicinity of
the Chinese quarters were kept awake by
the continuous firing of crackers and
bombs Their custom Of offering sacrifices,
and other religious ceremonies, were strict
ly adhered to. Throughout the night
visits were made to the different joss
houses, where they bent the knee in rev.
erence to their gods, the principal ones be-
ing Heaven and Earth.
At the close of the year the Chinese set
tie all their financial affairs among their
own people, often disposing of costly ar
ticles of merchandise at low prices on the
last day of the year, to raise money to pay
the debts owing their countrymen. in
order to obtain credit during the ensuing
year. All classes appear in new clothing
on the first of the year, and yesterday
many merchants could be seen walking the
streets clad in satin robes and rich furs {;
the women with huge waterfalls, decor
ated with flowers. Business was entirely
suspended with then, and in fact, among
the richer classes the stores will be kept
closed for three or four days-sales only
being made in the meantime to particular
friends.
The festivities for the New Year, for
which there have been days of prepara-
tion, are numerous being kept from the
first to the fifteenth. The first day being
devoted to the sacrifice of Heaven and
Earth; the second, to the worship of the
gods and idols belonging to the family I;
the third, to the worship of the deceased
ancestors; the fourth, to prOstration before
living parents and grandparents; the fifth.
to the making of New Years calls. All
these were carried out yesterday, their
calls being the feature of the day. The
male portion start from their homes to
see their friends. On meeting, they bow
to each other, shaking their own hands,
and congratulating each other. In ali
houses are tables spread with delicacies,
fruits of all kinds, candies, hot tea, wines,
cigars, cakes, ETC., which are offered by the
hospitable hosts to their calling friends.
The day was spent in general festivities
and rejoicing, all having profusion of
native dainties, animal food being gener-
ally abstained from on this day. It being
our Sabbath day, the police regulations
In resard to firing crackers were carried
out, though greatly regretted by them !;
none. were fired till late after church hours
and again they had to stop. At II o'clock
last night, gambling, of which this people
are SO fond, was at its full height in their
different "hells," and in one or two places
theatrical performances were given to
crowded houses San FranciscO Alta
California, Jan. 81.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25
The Romance of Mark Twain's Wedding.

1t had been arranged that Mr.. and Mrs.
Clemens should proceed at once to their
boarding house, on arriving in Buffalo,
while the rest of the party were to be dom
iciled at the Tiff House. The securing of
q desirable, genteel home in a private
family, had been delegated to an intimate
friend and resident of Buffalo, who, un-
derstandlng the tastes and requirements
OF the young couple, would, of course, be
the best person to make for them judi.
cious arrangements. Mr. Clemens, hav-
ing been absent on his lecturing tour for
the past few months, accepted the assur-
ance that everything had been attended
to. At the depot hearty "good nights
were exchanged, the larger party being
driven to the hotel, the bride and groom
taking carriage for more quiet quarters.
Stopping in front of modest but very at
tractlve brick house in the upper part of
Delaware street, Mr.. Clemens was some.
what surprised to be met in the hall by the
father of the bride and his own sister, whom
he supposed already quartered at the
hotel. The landlady of the house sudden
ly disappeared from the scene, and as leaf
by leaf of the charming little drama, un-
folded Mark Twain found himself the vic.
tim of what he had termed I" first class
swindle," the proprietors and abettors OF
which were the delighted father and
mother, who stood there silent spectators
of the happiness they had prepared for
their children in the gift of this beautiful
home. For once the fun-loving Mark
failed in repartee, and moistened eyes
spoke deeper thanks than words.
Nothing that love or wealth could sug-
gest or supply was wanting to make the
scene the fulillment of the poets dream,
from the delicate blue satin drawing
room to the little sanctum quite apart
with its scarlet upholstery, amid the pret
ty adornments of which Inspiration must
often come to its happy occupant Ueve
land Herald, Feb. s.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25

A FEW days ago two fellows, while ine-
briated, assaulted a gentleman on the high
way near Lewiston, Me-, and endeavored
to shoot him. The interposition of q
fourth person saved his life. Afterward
The offenders called upon him to see if
they could not prevent prosecution.
He agreed not to prosecute them on con-
dition that they gave guarantee Of $500
each that they would touch not, taste not,
handle not, intoxicating drinks for five
years. One of them has deposited $500
In the bank, and the other has given a
lien on his real estate for that amount.
The first violation of the pledge forfeits
the violator $500.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25
VOL. VIII.
Selected Miscellany.
APASTORAL.
She.

"Gentle shepherds, tell me, pray,
Has my Colin come this way!
He chants a rustic ritornena,
And bears q crook on his umbrella,
Say, then, gentle shepherds, say,
Has my Colin passed this wayf
"Wh1te his shirt-front as new milk,
Soft his whiskers are as silk.
He drives no flock, the darling man,
But wears a vest of Astracan.
Say, then, gentle shepherds, eay,
Has my Colin passed this ways
EVERY morning forth he hies
While the milkmaid rubs her eyes.
With hasty steps he eastward goes,
Upon Bank TO seek repose.
Then, gentle shepherds, tell me, pray,
Has my Colin passed this way?"
POLICEMAN.
"If the party as yoa mean
Which, 'is name Is Peter Green
Is a clerk with Cash d Co.,
Then see him thither go
(But don't hencef0rth address me thus
amt no shepherd) on bus.
His pipe-I do not mean foot
Appeared to be OF briar root,
Where yonder boys blacking shoes,
He stopped and bought Daily Ne,os,
Then mounted I'm no shepherd, sussD
Upon the knifeboard Of the bus
London Fun.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25
FOREIGN.

A Havana telegram of the 18th states
that subscriptions for the family of Green
wald were coming in freely. The Captain
General had subscribed $1,000.
A Paris telegram of the 11th says
The police authorities profess that they
have discovered an extensive conspiracy
against the government, and are actively
engaged in searching for the parties i'm
plicated. A great number of arrests were
made last night and to-day. 1t is stated
that the editors of the Marseillasse and
two editors of the Repezle were arrested
ON charges connected with the alleged
conspiracy. The MarseiUaise reap
peared to-day, and was eagerly bought on
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25

The complement Of men for the navy
allowed by law, viz, $500, having been
reached, the department has directed that
enlistments shall cease. oa .,
A New York dispatch Of the 10th states
that the bankers and brokers, insurance
companies and business men of the North
have sent word to Southern lawyers and
business men that they shall not take
advantage of the recent decision of the
Supreme Court relative to contracts and
mortgages. ~ EieDeJ so. sacli
Holders of Illinois State bonds, which
were called in by proclamation Of the
Governor, to be paid on the 1st of Janu-
ary, 1870, and which were not presented
at that time for payment, have, since the
decision of the Supreme Court, demanded
gold. : ...e-. - 5 ls ~ zli 80 ~
National Bank of Commerce of New
York, have recently been received at the
Sub b-Treasury in San Francisco.
A Washington dispatch of the 18th says:
"Opinions are being formed that it is inn
possible to fund the national debt at
lower rate of interest, and the project has
been given up for this year"
Customs receipts for week ending Feb
ruary 10 were 81, 2,915, ,14e. 48
The extensive woolen mills of John P.
Bruner, Philadelphia, were totally des-
troyed by fire on the 17th. The mills were
valued at 100000, and the stock on hand
at $7O0O0. Seven hundred hands were
employed in the mills. r."
At Memphis, on the 17th, there was
storm of snow and sleet, accompanied by
a gale of such force that boats were unable
to leave. 1as a4ra tI.uBnrl9a Z no
An earthquake In San Francisco on the
nth caused the hotels and public build
ings to be vacated instanter. Considera-
BILE alarm was created throughout the city,
and at one of the schools in session at the
time several misses tainted. No damage
other than fright reported. 2'A tla'a
A boiler in lthe Union Railway Car
Works, at st. Louis, exploded on the 18th,
killing John Kingan, engineer; Patrick
Sweeney, Francis Collins, Daniel Shea,
Dominic Moran, Nathan Reed, Paul Re-
baux, and severely injuring several others
A thunder storm passed over Spring
fold, ILL.,, on the evening of the 10th, and
two sons of Rev. Mr.. Brent, pastor of the
colored Baptist Church, were killed by .
stroke of lightning. They were aged Is
and "A years, and were sitting by the fire
when struck.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25

Some of the Oldest Baptist Churches
in America are in the State of Pennsyl.
vania, one of them dating back to 1851.
The Philadelphia Baptist Association,
which two years ago celebrated its one
hundred and sixty second anniversary, is,
by nearly half century, the oldest asso-
citation of Baptist Churches on this conti-
nent, and, with the exception of two in
England. and one in Wales, the Oldest in
the world,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-02-25
PERSONAL.

Rev. James Lemen, last surviving mem
Der of the Convention which framed the
first Constitution of Illinois, in 1918, died
at the residence of his son, near Belle
vile, few days ago.
Frederic T. Wallace, Cleveland attor-
ney who forged the name of Henry B.
Payne to notes for $4,000, has been
sentenced to the Ohio penitentiary for ten
years
Private letters received in Washington
on the 18th confirm reports of the con-
tinued ill. health of Alexander III. Stephens.
q Supervisor of Internal Revenue Nc
Dougal has been assigned to Missouri, Ar
kansas and the Indian Territory, Super
visor Mari to Kansas, Dakota, Wyoming
and Montana, and Supervisor Bridgeland
to Texas and New Mexico.
The body Of Greenwald, one of the
Americans recently murdered at Havana,
was received in New York on the 18th,
and taken charge of by friends.
Private intelligence received in Des
Moines on the 18th, from ex-senator
Grimes, now in Europe, is to the effect
that his health was failing fast, and that it
was very probable he would not survive
the journey home. .a5s
Among the nominations sent to the SEN
ate on the 18th were Barnabas Smith,
Assessor of Internal Revenue for the Sec
ond District of Missouri Chas. s. Hemp
stead, United States Attorney for Utah;
John L. Routt, Marshal of the Southern
District of Illinois; Haynes E. Hudson,
Attorney for the Western District of Ten
nessee. Postmasters III. Prince, Angus
ia, Ga /; Jesse Schriver, Tiffln, Ohio; Jno.
A. Martin, Atchison, Kansas.
The obsequies of Isaac Greenwald, muir :
dered in Havana, took place in New York
city, on the 10th, and were attended by
several Hebrew Societies. The Spanish
Consul was present, at the request of the
relatives. No public demonstration was
made. alag Gfs s5.'t5l.oa
Susan B. Anthony celebrated her fiftieth
birthday on the evening of the 10th, by
a reception at the Woman's Bureau in
New York city. = i 1oi sa
Hon. William FL. Seward and party
sailed from Havana, on the 10th, for Bal.
United States Consul General Biddle
has arrived at Havana.
I1a ~ POLITICAL.
The Virginia Legislature, on the 18th
elected George Rice, of Shenandoah, State
Treasurer. He received 119 out of 157
votes. 3di lH sisf as 1lfY
Governor Butler, of Nebraska, issued q
proclamation on the 18th, convening the
Legislature in extra session, at Lincoln, al
noon, February II.
A Salt Lake, Utah, telegram of the 18th
states that the municipal election passed
off quietly. The best order prevailed al
the polls The Orthodox ticket was elect.
ed by large majority. The authorities
discountenanced women voting in this
election. Some half dozen voted, how
ever. Both tickets were voted for"
The Georgia Legislature, on the 18th
| adopted joint resolution to ballot fol
three United States Senators, whose terms
shall expire in 1871, 1873 and 1877. At 9
caucus in the evening the Republican,
nominated Foster Blodgett for the long
term, Colonel Farrow for the term eA
piring in 1878, and Richard 81. Whitley
for the term expiring in 1871.
The Minnesota House of Represents
tiyes on the 18th passed-33 to ia bill
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-17

THOSE Duck SLAYERS--The party we
load special train with ducks and geese of
their own shooting, have been heard from.
The junior members of the crowd have
returned and submitted the following report ::
The elder members of the party, who are
champion feather weights in the duck
shooting line, got tired of the monotony of
killing game, and desired to regale them
selves with game of "old sledge" to re-
mind them OF home. The juniors volun
teered to come back to Muscatne and pro.
cure pack of "pasteboards, the one thing
necessary to their happiness. 1t is pretty
certain that when such younkers, W no seldom
venture away from the protecting in auence
of home, get as near it as Muscatine,
that they will point for il.
POLITICALLY, SO to speak, as
dove to its cote, which they did. We can
imagine that there is weeping, wail;ug and
picking of teeth at the seat of war, and cries
rendirg the empty air, "where's them
keerds." Of course with persons so situat-
ed, deprived of the soothing influence of
seven up," the time between drinks" is
almost imperceptible. When these young
steFs reach" again, as they propose to do
10 morrow, 1t is but natural to suppose that
their elders will deliver them q paternal
though somewhat emphatic blessing at their
sa'e return. The party was living luxuri-
ousiy' at last accounts, on salt pork and
s'rong tea. Ducks are drug on the market.
They will only begin to cook them when
reduced to short commons. In the meantime
they can carry all their game ui.hou. f.t;oue.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-17
fCom munieated.
A CARD.

EDITOR ARGUS SIR The article that
appeared in this mornings Union, headed
driven to death" contained some errone
Gus statements, which, perhaps,is would be of
some interest to the public, to correct. The
horses were driven from the stable of Boehme
at half past one o'clock yesterday afternoon.
and returned at four. The fact of one OF
the horses coming into the stable in good
condition is evidence that the other was not
entirely sound, and should not have been
Sent out with it As no whip was used and
great exeriion was required to
keep the horses down, 1t would
appear that they were not urged to their ut
most speed as stated. Being one of the
party, aud acting as driver, part of the time
| consider 1t nothing more than Justice to
Mr.. McDoie to state these facts. as the affair
has been settled amicably to ali parties. 1t
might be well to add, that should the law
have been enforced, it would not have re
suited so satisfactorily. Mr.. Boehme acted
in q very gentlemanly manner during the
entire transaction, proving himself as he al
ways has. an obliging livery man.
G. W. PETERS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-17
ro BE Continued. J

THE kFsTSER MiLLs-These are the
most simple, compact and efficient mills We
nave ever seen. They build them with iron
and wooden frames, with the best quality OF
French burr stone. They are made in sizes
ranging from sixteen to thir.y-six inches il
diameter, requiring only from two to ten
horse power to run them. They will grind
from ve to fifteen bushels OF wheat per
hour, and from Two TO four times that
amount of family meal and feed. The cost
is from $3.50 to $500, according to size.
The entire mill is SO compact that the pur
chaser has only TO put on his band and
apply his power-be it horse. wind, water
or steam-and the grinding at once com
mences. We have never before examined a
mill that has SO uch interested US, aud We
could see no possible improvement. 1t took
the first premium as Cherokee Fair in 1869,
held at Rome, Georgia, and also the first
premium at the Missouri State Fair IN DC
tober, 1868, and St. Louis would not give q
Chicago firm the premium unless they richly
merited it. Their advertisement will be
found in another column of this paper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-17

FRoN the Davenport Democrat we learn
that brakeman Henry c. Cottrel, injured
IN the rail road collision on Tuesday, died a,
residence al an early hour yesterday morn,
ing. Il was at my post, at the brakes,
were the words of the heroic fellow while
still ammed between the cars and held there
fast in the freezing cold. Many less de
serving one now rests under monument. OF
marble, or has deeds recorded on tablets OF
enduring brass
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-17

A Horse KILLED.-A horse belonging to
the livery stable keeper, VIM. Boehme, died
at the stable door last evening, after having
been on, about two hours The Union this
morning il commenting on the circumstance
ity of his drivers Elsewhere We publish a
card from one Of the parties, which proves
the fact that there ia two sides to the ques-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-17
Equine Remedies need no putting.
When we Consider

The number Of human beings that die with Con
sumption every year, the Importance of q nedi
cine that will cure all pulmonary affections tina
tend to this complaint and even TO arrest the de
stroyer after it has indicated its presence il tn
system, must be admitted to be beyond all est
mate. This wonderful power is claimed to b'
possessed by Aliens Lung Bolsam.
For sale by Chss. A. Benser. Also, by tn
dealers in Family Medicine generally.
jan22dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-17

THINK OF Ir.-The Mnscstine Jot.rna has
the following respecting Iowa towns: Dav
import has $40 more white males than fe-
males; MuscAtiue, ll9; Burlington, go;
Dubuque, l.: Council Bluffs, 232; Des
Moines, l64; Ottumwa. 239; Clinton, 39+
Keokuk he's D more females than males;
Iowa City, IS; McGregor. %; tuscaloosa,
ll6; Washington, Go; Mt Pleasant, ll3;
Dewitt, IL There ere IS 222 more white
males than females in Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-17

The RAILROAD OBsTRUCTIoNIsT Re
LEAsED.-The German, John Werni, who,
it is alleged, placed fence rail On the track
Of the Rockford railroad with malicious
intent, and who was held in 81 200 bail by
Esq. Chopper, has found bondsmen and been
released. Frederick Stotmster and Chris
tian Dehnhnldt, farmers of Yuma township,
have gone his bail
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-17
Wa6sworIh & Parsons,

(Suceessors to Wadsworth a Coz are fully de-
termned to maintain the reputation of the old
firm for liberal and honest dealing with all their
customers. And they bound to be as they have
been for the past ten years, at the head of the
Dry Goods business in this city. New Prints
Bleached and Brown Sheetings and Shirtings
Black Alpaccas received this day.