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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
We Bslisvs In Aavs,t,s,no


The Aces Office is the best in Western Illi-
noIs.
IL is the moot thoroughly managed, the best
equipped and appointed, aud has the most skill-
full workmea money can procure.
We do ali manner of work in the mos
expeditions manner.
We can print cards double enamel, pearl
antique, bristol, or china, in gold, silver, TINT
eolors.
Our visiting and Wedding cards command
universal admiration.
Our ball and invitation cards are typegrsphi-
cal models
Business cards, shipping cards, railroad cards,
stair cards, show cards, or any other cards, don't
al the shortest notice.
Bill heads. checks, drafts, letter heads, enEel
opes, statements, or bills of lading perfectly
executed.
We do splendid poster work, ofsvery descrip.
tinn.
Lawyers briefs, catalogues. folders, pric,
lists. speeches or sermons, printed AT the AEGuI
office une1o-lled.
We print warranty deeds, mortgage deed
quit claim deeds, tax sale deeds, bonds tor decd
trust deeds. manufacture blank books, and d.
any Other kind Of work that can be ordered.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
ROCK ISLAND.

Here is what an old citizen of Pleasant
Valley thinks of us, compared with our neigh
bors across the river, which we fined pub
lished in the Davenport Democrat. We re
produce it in these columns for the deserved
implement it pays to many of our cisizens,
that they and others may continue on in we'll
doing 1t is such work that makes cities,
and we want more Of it. That this is evident
TO outsiders, read the following:
EDS. DENoCRAT:-Let Davenport look to
her lanrels.
Your Rip Van Wrinkle neighbors across
the water have got through with their nap
and appear to be pretty wide awnke' H Hu
sour solid but slow men of DsvenPor. "ii
h.va N rnb open their eyes, or they WIN soon
n. laf, far behind BY their enterprslng neigh
bors. ,, III. III
...IIv one city, whether under the same
,nunicipsl government or not; and will be
one of the larges, and best manufacturing
towns in the west
Moline is largely indebted to D. B. Sears
for putting the ball in motion that has led
to her present prosperity-followed BY Mr..
White, the Nourse brothers, John Deere,
Wheelock, Candee and Swan, and half 3
dozen more enterprising men, with whom l
am acquainted.
As far as know, all these men combined,
when they started business in Moline, did
not command as much capital as any one
of half dozen men in Davenport, to day.
But they were not drones; they had
pluck, unwearied industry and business
enterprise.
They were entitled to, and, thank God,
have achieved success.
Oh for half dozen such spirits in Dav-
export
have noticed a very decided improve
ment in Rock Island in the last year or two
in business enterprise. There seems to be a
healthy disposition among her capitalists to
encourage manufacturers to come there and
start in business, that they could not do
without help.
! Your correspondent, c. ". s., in your
issue of the 3lst ult.. has revived an old
| question that is believed BY many TO be Of
| vital Importance to your city
/ There is no question but thata canal may
be made from Fulton's Island to Davenport
of sufficient capacity to drive an incalculabie
amount of machinery, and the bold, rock
shore from Gilbert to Shields Factory
affords excellent sites for using it. Wheth
er such power would rent for enough to pay
| the interest upon the cost of construction il
entirely beyond nv comprehension 1T Is mol
I in my line. If it would, it would be worth
more to your city than half a dozen ST
| Paul Railroads. not undertaking the rail
roads.
J, A. RICHARD.
! Pleasant Valley, Feb ,, 1870.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
ERIE RAILWAY.

TIE GREAT THRoUGH ROUTE TO IRE EAsT.-
This com Jany now control and operate thirteen
hundred miles of road. extending from Cincin-
usti, Cleveland, DunkIrk, Buffalo and Rochester
to New York.
Ii is OF the six feet gauge, nearly = third wider
than other roads, enabling the company TO con
struct and use coaches correspondngly larger
and more comfortable. Its track has been placed
10 thorough repair by the substitution Of .teel
rails at such points are objected 10 the great
est service, and " here the highest rate Of speed
il required 70 be made
New aud irn proved sleeping coaches accom- pany
81 night trains They a-e h.ated by steam. per
fectly ventilated, conts n elegant and spacious
.ressinE and stste rooms. and combine all the
modern improvements.
Excellent dining saloons located At con
venient points upon the line, where ample tim.
is allowed for meals
Three express trains daily run from the
western termini of the rosd to New ork without
;hange, making as quick time as by any other
route.
TIE long distance run without chan ge-s6C
m.les-and the spacious sccommo dations of IL,
broad gauge coaches. especially commend this
route 70 families and ladies'
Tickets via this popular line be obtained
at all principal ticket Offices throughout tn.
country
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
Bridge Trains,

ARsus jon 0FfIcE.-So fatteriug has been
the public appreciation of the character of work
produced in the ARGUs Job Office, and so liberal
has been the patronage bestowed by = disorim-
mating public, that We deem it only necessary to
advert to the fact that our facilities are IN
squaled for doing any and all kinds # Job
Printing-from delicate visiting carl to a large
poster. Theatre managers, travelling shovmen,
railroad agents, hotel keepers, steam boat agent
and An those who havs sec printing to do, viii
and it to their interest TO rena their orders,
which shall receive prompt attention.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

1t is reliable Family Medicine, and can be
taken by either infant adult with the came
beneficial results 1t is a certain, prompt and
speedy remedy for Diarrh9a, Dysentery, Bowel
Complaint, Dyspepsia, LowDess of Spirits, Sick
stomach, Paintings, Headache, etc. For Chilis
and Pevers Of all kinds it is far better and safer
than Quinine without any of its pernieious ef-
feots 1t creates an appetite, proves powerful
di gestor Of food asd will counterfeit the effects
of liquor in g few minutes. As indisputable
evidence of it's medical prophecies, We append
one Of the many certificates in our possession:
JACOB ScBKETz, ESQ Dear Sir: II gives me
pleasure to bear testimony to the efficacy of
"seheetz's Celebrated Bitter Cordial" Ny
daughter, who has been afflicted for the last two
years vita Indigestion and Dyspepsia, for which
che had the services of medical skill, and also
tried the various remedies without avail. was at
last induced 10 try Your Celebrated Bitter Cor
dial and I am happy TO say her health has
been entirely restored by its use. would there
fore recommend IT to others suffering from the
same cause, a. believe it 10 be An Invaluable
! remedy in such cases Very respectfully,
X. W. EAsrLACK.
feb3ieodtw. go Green St, philadelphia
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

WE learn from the Marengo papers that
Mr.. Frank /. Jervis 1.-THE Hermit of Iowa.
leetured there on Tuesday night in the
Presbyterian Church The house was
crowded, the audience delighted, and he put
more money into the funds of that association
than any other lecturer they have had. They
are anxious to secure him for another
lecture. Can't We have him in Rock
Island ? 1t would be a rare intellectual
treat.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
Wadsworrh d Parsons,

Successors TO Wadsvor,h Co.. are fully de-
termined to maintain the reputation of the old
firm for liberal and homes. dealing with all their
customers. And they bound to be 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,
Back Alpaccas received this day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
Use Magnetic Equine Remedies.
tits impossible

To compile thu outfit of the culinary depart
ment without supply of nooleys Baking Pow
der. The best, pure.t and cheapest baking pow
der known, as one pound will 60 further than
two pounds of ordinary manufacture, and from
it can be made the sweetest and Hghtest kind of
biscuits, rolls, oorn-cakc. he, &C., every time TO
perfection. One trial will convince the most
skepticai Of it's superiority all others. For
sale BY all GrGcers
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

In Dress Goods, Flannels, Shswls, Blankets
Knit Goods, de-, DC. Having marked down M
entire stock of Winter Goods, will guarantee
prices lower than the lowest.
offer . large stock Of Ladies' Furs ut and be-
low cost price.
Embroidered and plain Linen Handkerchief
Lace and Linen Collars, Gloves, Hosiery, Drss'
Trimmings, DC, at prices that will defy eompe-
tition.
Mems and Boys Clothing, resdy-mads; also
made to order in the most approved style, cheap
or thsn any other house in the city.
Give me call.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
When we Consider

The number Of human beings that die with Con-
sumption every year, the Importance of . medit
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 in the
system, must be admitted to be beyond all esti-
mate. This wonderful power is claimed to be
possessed by Aliens Lung Bolsam.
For sale by Chas. A. Benser. Also, by the
dealers in Family Medicine generally.
jan22dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

BosToS has over sixty pianos in use in
the public schools, such is the value they place
upon music in the schools. Isn't it ebou,
time Rock Island had some mt steal ins,ru
ment in her High school, if not in the othe,
depart ments 1t is one of the best aids to
education, as every experienced teacher well
knows
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
New Goods at Aikana'

just opened new lot of Prints and full
Shirtings. Have all the favorite brands and
have marked them at prices so low to ensure
quick sales. Also, have just received a new 10;
of Ri rex Alpacss, which decidedly cheape.
than anything in this market. Ifyou wan, good
goods at low prices call at Aikens, sign of the
Golden Eagle.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

MEETING OF CITrzEss-A meeting of
citizens is called this evening a. seven
o'clock, in the hardware store of McC.ll;s,sr
& Stewart, to arrange for the Presentation
of suite of colors to the new s.eambo.,
Crock Island upon landing at this city.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

JUICE DILLON commences his career on
the U s. Circuit Bench next week, at Oma-
ha, for the State of Nebraska Next he
goes to Missouri, Arkansas. Kansas, and
back to Iowa, visiting Minnesota in the sum
mer
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

TIE fremen of Davenport are about to
organize Life Insurance Company, on the
mutual plan, similar 70 the Railroad Engi
heers Association and the Masonic mutuai
insurance Companies, that are so successfnl
IN some parts of the country,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

SPENCER & ROBINSON have the ferry boat
under a course of repair. They are putting
new warehouses and wheels into her, and
a new floor in the saloon above The cost
of the repairs will be between fit en- hun.
dred and thousand dollars.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
Use Hsuine Powders


Just received at May Bros, ia'i stock oil
bleached and unbleached Mu'ins' CAi'oos
Ginghams, Checks, and Denims, "hien We offer
along with our full stock of Dress GOODS, At
great reduced prices"
Call nd u
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

OFFICERS OF The STovE FoUSDRY.-In
Thursdays issue we published a list of the
Directors of the Stove Foundry Stock Com
pany. The stockholders met at the same
place in the afternoon, and made E. Burial
temporary President, and P. l.. Mitchell
Secretary pro tenn certificate of urgani
cation was received from the Circuit Court,
and the Directors proceeded to the election
of permanent officers as follows:
President-T. J. Robinson.
Secretary-A. Il. Hammond.
Treasurer-Phil. Mitchell.
superintendent-A White.
Messrs. Mixter, Robinson and Hammond
were 'hen appointed committee to draft
os-iaws' and the meeting adjourned.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
LOCAL COLUMN.
Carrhaginem Esse Delendam

Carthage must be destroyed" are the words,
with which old Cato invsriby closed his -peeche,
In the Roman Senate. Newburger. as emp hattie
ally declares. that ''his stock must be sold, and
it will be. IL low prices will do it. Special
bargains offered in dress goods, plad fsunels,
furs, hosiery, ribbons and fancy goods.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

THrTY NINE years ago, John NJ. Wilson,
now County Judge of this county, spld hogs
in this msrke, for ten dollars per dozen, and
we heard him say ,c day that people were
just as happy then as they are now.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
Young Mem, Library Association.

The rooms of the Young Mems Library Asso-
oiation are open from 10 A. NJ. until 10 P. NJ
every day except Sundays. A large and well
selected assor tment Of works now on hand
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pre-
cured of the Secretary. may6diy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
Equine Pow ers used by all Horse Owners.
NJ n. Pcmeroy, Of the Lacrosse Democrat
on Roback's Bit,ers

c. W. Roback, of Cincinnati, is making the
best article OF Bitiers now manufactured in the
United States elsew here.
We have used them for three years, and would
not be without them for almost any money. In
the spring his Stomach Bitters worth hun
dreds OF dollars for keeping the stomach IN or
der, and cleansing the blood from its accumulated
impurities. 1t 10 no, once in two years that we
indorse so-called patent medicines, but Robaek :
are worthy Ii the praise we can bsstow on them.
jan24dwIm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
Oad Psllovs

Rock Island Lodge No. is, 1. o. o f., meets
every Monday evening At DAD Fellows Hall.
southeast corner of Illinois and Esg,e Sts., al
II o'clock p. N.
VIC WEBER, n. G.
@. W. HAMILTON, X. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

THE young men on, sleigh-rding the other
night say they weren't four and half hours
going only fourteen miles, but as long as
the girls don't deny it, they needns Why
should they, weren't the horses tired?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

HEwETT l. CAST, the leases OF the Dav
export street railway, have dissolved part
nership. Mr.. Hewest takes the railway,
and Mr.. Cast continues in the livery bust
ness
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. is, R. A. NJ, meets at
Masonic Rail on the first and third Tuesdays o
each month. ii. c. CLEVELAND, II. P.
w. l.. SWEENEY, Seo'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

CITIZENS wishing to fill their ice
houses eau be supplied at Is cents load
by A. q. Lambert, at work between the
bridges. diff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
qailp ARGUS.
CITY BULLETIN.
Railroad Time Table,

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC r. R.
ILLINOIS DIvIsIoS-from Rock Island to Chicago.
LEAVE. I'VE.
DAY Express and Mail, 1880 n. m. 6:&5 p. m.
Night Express, 1000 p. m. 7:45 a. m.
IOWA DIvIsIos-from Davenport to Council Bluff.
Day Express and Mail, ESQ 3 IN. 7:2o a. IN
Night Express, S:5U p. s:55 a. IN.
WESTERN UNION R.. R.
FRoA ROCK ISLAND 10 RAcIsE.
Passenger, $40 a. $40 p. m.
Mixed, 3:lo p. m. 1850 q. IN.
ROCK ISLAND PEORIA r, 4.
FROM ROCK ISLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
Reg ulsr Train, ZOO q. N. HOO a. m.
Regular Train, loo p. IN. 500 p. m.
ROCKFORD, R. ISLAND & ST. LOUIS R. r.
LEAVE. ARRIVE AT CHICAGO.
Express Sis O. In. 3:a5 p. m.
Sterling Accom-. S:i5 p. IN. 200 g. m
Trains run by Chicago time, which is Is mill
utes faster than Rock Island time
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
MrLLERs say thew have great cau,e to 6

MILLERs say they have great cause to fear
that all the corn in this section will spoil
before it can be ground, on account of the
moisture. This is indeed bad news to come
from such reliable source Is Camden
millsrs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
Wanted.

..n, for zell,s Encyclopedia, the Com,ps,-
ef.,.on kao.Iedge. Those who have not
vet subscribed, address
J.W. MARsH,
Genl. Agt.
QUINCY, Ills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

G. X. BARD, of the .pa;n,ed Barrels. >
has the finest poultry tina. ever stepped on
two fat drumstieks, which he Offers n this
citizens of Rock Island very cheap. A ful)
stock of staple and fancy groceries a, a.
touishing low prices
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

PLUNEErT's troupe is coming this way
again. We hope he will bring more money
with him this time, so he can stay longer.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

SISSETr vs.. SINNETT This interesting
divorce case will not come up for trial until
the next term of court, commencing in May.
1t will be tried in open court, and will
abound in details of not very aromatic
sort.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

WITH all the lively appearances on the
street to day, trade has not been as good as
it was yesterday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

EXPRESS TEAMS are carrying passengers
across the river on the ice to-day. They
reach terra frms near the brilge, On this
side
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

MACALIsrER, the sieight-of hand perform
er, will visit this city in few days with his
gift entertainment.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

The DUgUQUE RIorERs The case of the
Dubuque rioters will probably be continued
to the May term. The defense say they are.
ready for trial, now, under the new bill of in
dictment. 1t is thought however, that on
account Of the inability to procure vital wit
nesses, that the prosecution will make a mo
ton for it's continuance. The new bill of
indictment has been printed and the prison
ers counsel have been furnished with q copy
The alleged rioters have improve 1
IN appearance very much since their incar
ceratiou. Two or three of them are very
| rough looking characters, and would be
taken for plug uglies" in any crowd. But
the sunburn and hard living which had
covered most of them with an appearance
| of roughness has worn away, and revealed
anything but dangerous appearing men
The most intelligent and mild looking priso
ners are those against whom, at present
the burden of evidence lies. They ART
nearly all, so the sheriff says, trnctable ant
we'll behaved men, and some of them NOR.
than ordinarily intelligent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

DAMAGE suits growing out Of the Daven
port Bank fight are reported preparing.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

FIVE converts at the Methodist church in
this city during the past week.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

swEpoSA NAIL 4:30p. m. 500 a.
This mail arrives on Tuesdays and Fridays,
and departs Wednesdays and Saturdays, This
route terminates at New Windsor.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
ALEDo NAIL $3.50 p. IL. 900 n. IN.
Mail matter for Camden Mills, Andalusis.
EdgiDgton, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, oquawka, t.
Oquawka Junction, (Sagetown) also for Pleasant
Ridge. uazlitt, Buffalo Prairie, Illinois City,
Drury, Copper Creek, and Millsrsburg, goes by
this route.
MONMOUTH NAIL ECO p. m. 700 =. N.
This mail arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays; departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays. All mail matter for Presumption, Suez,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, Richland
Grove and Monmouth, should be sent by this
route. Aiso Centre Ridge on Thursdays.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

WHEAT sold on the streets today for fifty
cents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

DAvENPoRT's Prims Douua in the mus
ca, line, Miss Maggi, Rowse, has married a
Christian, whose front name is Geo &c
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

The CROSS HUSBAND Is made good
tempered By partaking of food made from
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
BUREAU WANTED,

EVERYBODY knows the colored gentleman
who goes BY the familiar name Of Jack"
Negus. Jack is Rock Islander, and before
he got so terribly frightened, this morning,
prided himself upon ~ rich . dark color a.
any gentleman Of the aristocracy. Jack, in
driving on the river, near the bridge, this
morning, where he was At work, haul
| ing ice for Mr.. Lambert, met .
business men from that exceedingly niger
loving state-Iowa OF course he expected
the common civilffies of the road from his
ardent Iowa admirer, but, instead was called
some terribly provoking names and invited
through his individuality. History tells us
that the colored troops fought" and for
their country ''died But the idea Of dying
was an unpleasant one to Jack. especially
as there is no certainty of the 18th
smendme being adopted by the cele'''A'
Congress, SO Jack, to use a Western Pn'A
"got," and hied himself to ~here tine
xoodb;oe tvines- over Magistrate Crop
,sr,s ofsca AT fret he was not recognized
40 scared were the colored troops that the
Magistrate piously affirms that he was white
about the ears. O! oh Massa Chopper,
da, ar white mans gwine to shoot dis ar
18th amendment, sure, Massa
Who says We have no Bureau to protect
the nations pets? So gently did the officer
of the law place his loving hands upon this
rejected stone, and he stood a monument
of the laws majesty, all serene.
Come hither We officers, and do nv bid
ing Arrest this man, from this loyal state
Of Iowa. He must sure be some rem
nsnt of the Peoples Party. And sure enough.
he was as good and true Radical as the
good state could produce. Around the court
arranged goodly row of legal lore, but he
would none of it, so with fine imposed, he
raved and swore by Grant the l., BY Classic
Charles Duke of New England, BY Big Ben
Butler and all the titled lords of great UIys
SEES court, that not a dime would he pay
But there WAS virtue in the Bastile's sir AND
the currency Of the Realm was soon forth
coming, And now good folks be ye caution:
how you threaten to perforate colored cu,icle
with pistol drawn, for there is q law to gov
ern all good radicals.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04
CITY.

THE Baptist Soeiable was well attended
last evening.