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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
RAILROAD COLLISION.
4 Freight Train runs into the
Western Bound Passenger Eear
Davenport.
Brakeman Badly In jured.

We have few particulars OF railroad
collision that occurred about five miles west
of Davenport, at about ten o'clock this
morning. 1t seems that the western bound
passenger train of the Chicago, Rock Island
l. Pacific road was to move off on size
the passing Of an eastern bound freight
train. There is side track but four miles
from Davenport, and it was there that the
conductor of the freight train thought the
western passenger would wait 80 both
moved along and the result of the mistake
was collision at the point mentioned
Both locomotives were jammed into each 9th
er and tightly interlock ed so that reversion
OF the engines could not stir them. The
Engineer and Conductor of the freight train
as also the Engineer of the passenger jun
pea OH unlnJured and except in tie matter
OF slight bruises and scratches from q gen
eral humping none of the passengers we're
injured. brakeman on the na..epger
train, who was standing on the rear platform
of one of the cars had both of his legs cauobt
between the two platforms which lopped
over each other, and broken. 1t was fully
fifteen minvtes before he could be extricated
the passengers taking hold of the
rear car and pushing it back
a surgeon who was on the train says that
one of his legs must be amputated. The
brakesman retained his consciousness
through it all, and it was three quarters Of
an hour before he could be placed under the
influence of morphine. The passengers
awaited tor some time the coming Of assis-
lance from Davenport, and were brought
BACK on special sent out by Supt Kimball
ABOUT noon. The two locomotives could
hafa,y De separated, and it is thought they
viii nave to be lifted off the track to allow
the passage of the train from the west this
evening.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
ST. PATRICKs BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

We noticed the other day, the organiza-
ton of benevolent society composed of
male members of the Catholic church of this
city. The society met on Sunday, March
18th, and adopted a constitution and bylaws.
1t is to be called the St. Patrick's Benevo
len. Society of Rock Island It's object is
the performance of charitable and humane
actions, such as visiting the sick, burying
the dead. assisting the poor, and for other
benevolent purposes. The society was or
gained by electing the following officers:
President. P T. McElherne; Vice Pres't,
Jeremiah McNevins; Secretary, VIM.
Z. Errett, Treasurer, John Boyle;
Stewards, Peter Larkin. Jas. O'Herron
a special meeting of the society ia called
at and one half o'clock this evening. to
make arrangements for taking part in the
celebration Of St. Patricks day, with tho
benevolent societies of Davenport The
society is independent of the church govern
ment, is organized for q community of good
actions, and for increasing the means of
performing charities. Such societies are
organized ell over the world, and the prac
teal good they perform is very great.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15

BARLow's INDIGO BLUE We take pleasure
in calling the attention of the north western
trade to the advertisement of this staple
article which appears in our columns to day.
1t is without doubt the best article in the
market for blueing clothes, as its extensive
sales demonstrates. All orders sent to
Alfred Wiltberger. No. 233, North 3 street,
Philadelphia, will receive prompt attention.
The same firm also manufacture largely al
Indelible Ink of the n superior quality. and
Flavoring Extracts that are warranted
equal to any made They are prepared
from the fruits, and are put up In the most
attractive style. Special inducements are
offered to the wholesale trade. The firm is
oue of the Oldest and most reliable In that
city, and we heartily Recommend it to our
readers
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
BOARD OE SUPERVISORS.
Proceedings of the Special March Term, 1870
FIRST DAY-MARCH l4TH,

FlRST DAY-MARCH l4TH.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Board OF
Supervisors in and for the county of Rock
Island and State of Illinois, convened in the
Supervisors Room, In this city and county
Of Rock Island aud State Of Illinois. Oh
Monday, the Attn day of March, AID 1870,
for ;he transaction OF county business
Present: Supervisors Abbott, Allen
Johnston, WaIuwri ht, Webster, Harold
Knox, Barnes, Coon, Wilson, Morris and
Bruner.
Hon. E. Fl. Johnston, Chairman of the
Board, presiding.
Minutes of the last days proceedings OF
the December term, 1869, were read and
approved by the Board.
Petition of Quincy Mcneil, asking the
Board OF Supervisors to cause q certain road
to be opened in Black Hawk township,
north Of Rock River, were read aud re
terred to the committee on roads and
bridges.
Tue report of NJ. A. Gould, County Sur
veyor. on railroad crossings of the Chicago,
Rock Island aud Pacific Railroad Comp auy
aud public roads in this county, was read
and, on motion, the same is received and
placed on file.
Report of Daniel Gordon, county surveyor,
on railroad crossings of the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific railroad company, and pub.
lie roads in this county, was read and, Oh
motion, the same received and placed on
file.
Report of Daniel Gordon county surveyor,
on railroad crossings of the Rockford Rock
Island and St. Louis railroad com pany. and
public roads in the county, read and, on
motion, the same referred 10 special com
mittee of three, consisting of Supervisors
NJ orris, Abbott and Allen.
Application of c. II. Stoddard for abate
meut of taxes on lands sold in error, was
read and referred to the Committee on abate-
ments.
The matter of John Thompson and wife,
laid over from the December term, was
called up and, on motion of Supervisor Alb
bolt, the same made the special order of
business for Wednesday morning next.
On motion, ii was ordered that Supervis-
or Knox be directed 20 furnish Ferguson
Owens transportation to the Poor Farm.
On motion, the Board adjourned until to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
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..o.ah ;,,.lI;,e,, m.nuring.

be restored by intelligent manuring. This
depletion, without the compensation, cen
only lend to one one result-that of the
soils sterility. Wheat exhsusts the soil
,.uidly of It's rich phosphates and salts nee
a..arv TO a luxuriant growth; the animals
raised and fed upon the farms, a. we'll as
The nroduc,s of the dairy, are sent to distant
markets, and so the process OF exhaustion
goa. on. The bones and flesh OF the refuse
rort;ons of the animals slaughtered at va
rious points in the west are now largely util
lied for expectation to the East and South
because the valuable fertilizers thus afforded
are appreciated by the agriculturists OF
these regions, but not valued by those at
home, whose lands are yearly losing IN the
prod uet ion of these very materials. Ii is
high time that western farmers were awake
to the reform indicated BY these facts They
cannot afford to longer postpone it, for it is
a well known fact that it is for more difficult
to restore the lost fertility of farm, than
to maintain it, even whilst cropping. by a
= judicious fertilizing system. The
first object with every farmer
at the west should be to economic every
natural fertihzing resource of the farm and
then to employ those in the market which
good judgement and the experience of others
approve. Eastern Capital in the interest of
the eastern agriculturists has, here in the
west furnished a home supply of manures
which it we're wise ia our farmers to employ
There was time not far in the past, when
the immense quantities of flesh, bone and
blood, produced in the slaug and
packing houses of Chicago and other north
western points. waere not only lost as manur
ial resources, but became sbomi nations iu a
sanitary sense. A, present as far as Chics
go is concerned at least, all this is changed.
These products are cared for and converted
into a valuable manure for the eastern mar
ket. The Northwestern Fertilizing Co., of
! Chicago thus collect and utilize six
or seven thousond tons Of valuable ma
terial per annum-the product of western
farms-to supply a distant market. No
thou httul and observing farmer in this
western country can say that this channel of
exhaustion is natural. If eastern farmers
can take this material. pay the heavy
t-eigh,s, and use it pro6tsbly, surely western
farmers bringing j, at home, cannot hest
tate on the score of economy. We hope to
see it largely used the present spring
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Oct 10Th, 1869.
R. W. RALsTos, ESQ, Sec. n. W. Fertile
! ing Co, Chicago.
Dear Sir Last Spring l purehased of
you one ton OF Baugh's Raw Bone Phos
phate, and one ton Calumet Mills Bone
Dust, and then promi ed to let you
know the result of their use. | applied the
manures TO various field crops and vegeta,
bles, aud The result has been entirely salts
factory. Stable manure in this section costs
only the hauling J miles or $l.25 to 8 so
per two-horse load, but | regard these fer
tilizers of yours as being more efhcscious,
more durable, and more economical.
shall want more in 1879.
! Very respectfully, W. II. HOLMES
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
An UNEMPLOYED home RESOURCE.

While Western farmers are as progressive
in all the concerns Of mechanical farm op-
erstions, as their brethren in the east, we
think they are slow to spprehend the impor-
lance of one feature OF progress. We refer
to the general unconcern in this western
country upon the subject ofthe soils e1haus-
ton by constant cropping. and the waste OF
natural manural re sources With each sue
cessive harvest, and with every shipment OF
animals, our western grain and stock rails,
ing farms are gradually but surely depleted
OF those elements of fertility which can only
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Horse owners use Equine Remedies.
DR.. Robacks Bitters.

From the Cincinnati Free Nation, Dec, 81, '6I. ]
By reference to DR.. Poback's advertisement on
the third page, it will be seen that the Doctor has
Stomach Bittcrs." These Bittcrs are destined
to become very popular, from the fact that they
are genuine in every sense of tie term-that is,
they derive their stimulus from the powerful
tonic nature of the roots and herbs of which they
are composed, and hence their effect is pa,urai-
We have had the pleasure of testing the quslif-
cations of these Bitteis, and do not hesitate to
pronounce them the zone thing needed in every
wen regulated family" See advertisement. ofice
and Mandatory, Nos. So, SIS, 60 and 81, Eas
Third street. and for sale everywhere. mch2mlt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15

The number of human beings that die with Con-
sumption every year, the importance of. . medis
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 ssti-
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, 1870-03-15
Kewburgers Auction Sales

are increasing in popularity. Tie ladies, partic-
uiariy, are attending in greater numbers, and
have so far certainly found it to their own inter
est As but few weeks more vet remain, none
should suffer this excellent opportunity for OBJ
tanning desirable goods at their prices, to
pass. Goods sold at private sale before and after
every auction. Daily auction sales at and Z
O clock P NJ
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Cattle owners use Equine Remedies.

-CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pimples,
ring worm, salt rheum, and other cutaneous af-
fections, cured, aud the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Juniper Star Soap made by
Csswell, Hazard & Co., New York. 1t 10 more
convenient and easily applied than other RENE
dies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy COM
pounds now in use. T&Fid, weow,won.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Kew Goods at Aikens'.

just opened, a new lot of Prints and a full
stock Of Bleached and Brown Sheetings and
shirtings- Have all the favorite brand. and
have marked them at prices low as to ensure
quick sales Also, have just received new lot
of Black AlPaeas, which decidedly cheaper
than anything in this market. Ifyou want good
goods at low prices call at Aiken's, sign of the
Golden EaCla
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Equine Remedies need no putting
Don't be Imposed Upon

by purchasing Baking Powders which fall short
Of the quantity represented in each pack.k.
from one eighth to one-half. oLHr's BAKING
POWDER is put up in tin cans, which contain &C.
tuai net weisatt, 1, aud pounds, as reprssen-
ted and is perfectly free from any impure sub.
stances. We guarantee purity, quality, quantity
and results satisfactory every time Dooley's Bs-
king Powder is used. For sale by Grossrs every
where.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15

MAY BRo's., have moved out their stock
into Speidel's drug store for storage until
they can raise the ceiling of their store three
feet, paint and alter the interior and pu, IN
q new front. 1t will then be one of the most
attractive dry goods stores in town
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Perfected spectaclss and Eyeglasses.

That great desideratum perfect spectaeles can
now be obtained from Mr.. II NJ. Bartholo new,
who has been appointed sole agent in this city
for Lazsrus Morris, Manufacturing Opticians
OF Hartford, Conn. All that science has di.cov.
cred and art perfected, is embodied in the beau
tiful lenses. and they last many years without
requiring change. mchI4-d3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
W ellsworth 4 Parsons.

Successors to Wadswortb & CO.. are fully de-
termined to maintain the reputation of the old
firm for liberal and honest dealing with all their
customers And they are bound to be as they have
been for the past ten years, at the head of the
Dry Goods business in this city. New Print,
Bieached and Brown Sheetings and Shirtings
Black Alpaecss received this day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Our Imprudencs the Cause Of Consumption

How many of US can date the cause of our las,
sickness to either a Gro ~ded Dom and then com :
ng out in the cold air, or wearing damp eliot hes
causing a cold which settles upon the Lung.,
producing ated pains in the cheat. Allen
Lung Balsam will check the disease, and re-
store health TO the system. For sale by
CHAS. A .BENSER. mobIdAwIu
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
LOCAL COLUMN.
Specie PAY ments Resumed.

Hamburger will pay out silver in change when
the amount Of goods purchased exceeds one half
q dolIar. Good. sold at gold prices.
New Spring Goods just received Of the most
desirable styles. New style Hate and Caps.
Also, nice stock of ready made Clothing on
hand, and clothing made to order in the best
manner
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15

DR. PRIcE first prepared his baking pow.
der for use in his own family. Now they ale
used by families in every State in the Union,
and manufactured by Thompson l. Steel,
Waukegau, Ill.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15

JOHN BESGsToN has obtained new
prescription clerk from Philsdeiphia, Mr.. P
J. MORO, who is thoroughly up in the sci
ence of pharmacy. and otherwise genial and
pleasant
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15

Snow eight inches deep on the dead level.
Nothing has been known like it in the way
of weather this winter
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15

just received at May Bros, . full stock OF
bleached and unbleached Muslins, Calicos
Gingbams, Checks, and Denims, which we offer
along with our full stock of Dress Goods. 81,
great reduced prices"
Call and see us.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.

This mail arrives on Tuesdays and Fridays
and departs Wednesdays and Saturdays, This
route terminates at New " indsor.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
ALeDo NAIL $50 p. IN. goo a. n.
Mail matter for Camden Mills, Andalusia,
Edgington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, Keiths burg. oquawka, to
0qus.ka Junction, (Sagetownl, also for Pleasant
Ridge, Hazitt, Buffalo Prairie Illinois City.
Drury, Copper Creek, and Milersburg, goes by
this route.
MONMOUTH NAIL 700 p. m. 200 =. 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. Also Centre Ridge on Thursdays
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Wanted.

An agent for Zells Encyclopedia, he Comp,u-
d'nm q human knowledge. Those who have mot
yet subscribed, address
J. W. MARSH,
Genl. Agt.
QUIycY, Ills
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Equine Remedies are the standard
Odd Fellow

Rock Island Lodge No. ls,I.o.oP .,.
every Monday evening ct Odd Fellow nan
southeast corner of Illinois and Rage Sta, At
n O'Clock p. n. ' -
NJ W. c. WrBBEa, Nc.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. is, r. A. NJ, meets At
Masonic hall on the fret and third Tuesdays of
each month. ii. c. CLEVELAND, Ii. p.
W. l.. SWEENEY Seo'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
Young Men,s Librarv A,,oci..iou

The rooms OF the Young Mems Library Asso-
cistion are open from 10 A. NJ. until 10 p. NJ
every day except Sundays. A large and we'll
selected assortment OF works now on hand
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pro-
cured OF the Secretary. may6diy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
CITY BULLETIN.



CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC R. R.
ILLINOIS DIvIsIoN-from Rock Island to Chicago.
Day Express and Mail, 1880 a. m. e:45 p. IN.
Night Express, 1000 p. m. 7:45 q IN.
IOWA DIvIs,oN--from Davenport to Council Bluffs.
Day Express and Mail, 100 IN. 7:20 q. IN.
Night Express, $50 p. IN. .s:65 a. IN.
WESTERN UNION r. r.
FROM ROCK ISLAND TO RACINE
Passenger, $40 q. IN. ll:5o p m
Mixed, S:lo p. m. 6:l0 g. NJ
ROCK ISLAND PEORIA r. r.
FROM ROCK ISLAND TO COAL vALLEY.
Reg ulsr Train, zoo a. m. Hoo g. m.
Regular Train, l:0o p. IN. 500 p. N.
ROCKFORD, r. ISLAND 4 ST. LOUIS r. r.
LEAVE. ARRIVE AT CHICAGO.
Exn,ess s:20sm. 3:25 p. m.
Night Express, 9:45 P. m. 7oSo IN
Sterling Accom-. 3:l5 p. m. Eoo H.
Trains run by Chicago time, which Is 10 min
utes faster than Rock island time
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15

RUsI.INGToN, CEDAR RAPIDS / MINNIE
sofa X. r.
From Pock Island to Burlington.
Passengers from Rock Island going over this
line viii take the regular train going west the
division of the c, X. |. 4 P. X. R., connecting
at Coin INDUS junction, as follows
To Bat lngton, coca. IN 1920 P. m.
To Rock Island, il:35 g. m. 7:&5 p.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15

HACKS on runners have taken temper
sry place of street cars TO Moline.

Masonic NOTICE There will be special
convocation of Barrett Chapter, No Is, r
A. N , this evening at seven and one-hal.
O'Clock. Work on the NJ. f. Degree.
W. L. SWEENEY, Secretary.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-15
JEW ELRX, 90.
SAVE YOUR SILVER WARE.
Ieomaa's 0snewsr and Cleanses

A chemical fluid for elesnsipe silver and silver
plated ware, jssslry. etc., removes tsrni.h, dirt
sne grease almost ins'antspeOssly without In
Jury 70 the 6nsst gold or silver metals. sold'
b. y. BARTHOLOMEW, Rock IdAss
AAyetly.
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Kew Goods New Goods

Equine Powders, Liniment aud ointmen,
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Miscellaneous.
PETER FRIES,

DECTIFIER AND MAEUFACTURER OF
Ii Domestic Liquors, Importer and Dealer in
Possign Wines and Liquors. Front street, oppo-
Ne Ferry Landing. Rock Islasd, III.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-03-30
The Funding Bill.


The measure known rs the Fund
ing BILL which has already passed the
Federal Senate, has the unmistakable
marks of the bondholder on il. i-i II
1t perpetuates the, partisan debt in
fanny. Z; H ~, .rs %
IL makes it payable in gold. .r
The Law: which authorized The issue
of the ive-twenty bonds provided Tor
their payment il the lawful money OF
the United States, which was such
moDeytas was current IN the ordinary
commercial transactions of the day.
Ky this Funding bill these five-twenty
bonds are drawn in, and their places
supplied with the new ten-forty bonds,
which draw five per cent interest in
gold, and in tbc language Of the net,
are to be paid in gold.
This will shut off any relief the tax
paying Masses might have had from
the payment of these binds in green.
backs instead of gold, but it dues not
present "a barrier to Republication. Up
On. this ground we expect Mr.. Butler,
who has been one of the champions OF
the greenback payments, to oppose the
Funding bill when it gets into the:
Honse. he certainly cannot support
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4 80 ~ " T - =
it without crossing himself entirely en-
the record. -a v.r
Here is another section of the act !:
Sec. 4. Ind be Il further enacted,
That the bonds and ANIMAL income
thereon, authorized by this act, rhall
be exempt from all taxation by or un-
der national, State, municipal, and
LEGAL authority. The little farm Of the
farmer, the home of the mechanic, and
the income from the daily labor of
each may be taxed, and the proceeds
derived there-frum 60 to pay the gold
interest on these b ,nds, but the aris-
tocrat who barters. in the sw cal and
blood OF the people is exempt from
taxation by this class-legislatiop. ~,
/ This funding bill puts of the pay-
ment of Twelve hundred millions of
the debt tor forty years handing it
down to the next generations as a sort
OF legacy which was created to perpet-
uate the domination Of a plhndering
mob, 'andio create a centralized pow
era rump oHgarclsy. While IT docs
It propose thetaxpayess of the pres,
ent day shall pa, the principal of
these bonds, IL does not propose to re-
'lieve them from the continued burden
of the Interest, - which goes 10 the
bondholder regularly semi annually.
and gOes 70 him inlgold. such money
as. the labOring mar never secs, and
such money as circulates only with
capitalists, for whomEit is earned by
theirfslaves, the taxpayers adj .ai
The real intent of the bill isto per-
petuate the bonds to make them a
continual source of income 10 the hold
of1 them, and retain them as con-
tiDual shackles. upon the workingmen
There is no reason to hope it will be
defeated in the House There are ton
many bondholders who have seats
there, and hence there Is but one re-
lief from its infamies, and that Is in
Republication. bE1 %.sG"Ifri
The members Of Congress who vote
for this bill repudiatcr all-ilea4 ofthe
present e%eneration paying the debt!
The people, will soon speak on this
same subject, and they will repndiate
INV idea of any one paying it. More
than all, they will not be so cewardlyl
rs to hand down to their children al
o. this description, to- cripple
and weaken their 9energiessi-aN N