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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Special Nee citing.

JANUARY 8, 1870.
Present His Honor the Mayor, and Al
dermen Rosen6eld, Wollenhaupt, EgglestoD,
Riley, Spencer, Huber, P. Skinner and c.
W. Skinner.
Minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
The Mayor stated that the meeting had
been called at the request of two Aldermen,
to take into consideration the action OF the
council at the last meeting relative TO the
price of gas.
Aid. p Skinner moved that the action
taken at the last regular meeting relative 70
the price of gas, be reconsidsred- 0@''
ried.
Aid. Egsleston offered as q substitute the
following preamble and resolution:
WHEREAS, There has been an honest
d;sarence of opinion between the city
couneil and the gas company of this city
relative to the price of gas, growing out in
part of not being fully informed upon the
subject, and
WHEREAS, Ben Harper, Esq, president
of said gas company, has this day made
satisfactory explanations in relation to the
cost of manufacturing gas, and
WHEREAS, The city council are of opin-
ion that individual enterprise nor corporate
property should be used without just com
pensation, therefore
Resolced, That the Rock Island Gas and
Coke Company be allowed to charge and
collect four dollars and siIty-fve cents per
thousand feet to private consumers (,ax
included), and any action that was taken
BY this council relating to the gas business,
last Monday, be, and the same is hereby re-
pealed.
On motion of Aid. Spencer council ad.
journed.
J. FRANK CONWAY,
City Clerk
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The BAsoUEr.-The preparations for the
banquet are progressing on an extensive
scale, and every arrangement is being made
for the accom- mediation of the immense
crowd which will be here from abroad on
that evening Owing 10 our scarcity of
hotel accommodations, there will be q mum
Der of sleeping cars attached to the exc1r-
sion train from Sterling, which will furnish
lodgings to those coming into the city on
that train. 1t was proposed laying down q
temporary track through Illinois street to
the hall, by which the sleeping cars can be
brought to the very doors of the banquet
hall. This has not been definitely settled
upon as yet In the meantime, under the
active and efficient supervision Of Andrew
Conant, the decorations and arrangements
are progressing rapidly, and it is thought
will be completed this evening. Mr.. Krell,
the caterer for the occasion, has engaged
one of the buildings back of Hull's Hall for
kitchen, and the culinary preparations are
under fai. Roadway. A dumb-waiter has
been erected at one Of the back
windows of the hall by which the
edibles are to be hoisted from below
The decorations In the hall are of a very
tasteful and elaborate character. Ever.
greens are festooned all around the room
looped up with the National colors. The
tables are to be set lenethwise with the hall
and their adornment is to be something very
elaborate. A perfect model of the new
Arsenal wookshop on the Island is to he set
at one end of the hall, and to be illuminated
from within so as to be perfect representa-
ton in miniature of that structure when fin
ianad
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heskford, Rock island 4 St. Louis.

i ne hrss regular train from Beardstown
:" hnenaii vent over the road on Tuesday
Vi las' ~eek; The Company will adopt q
new time card this week for regular ,rains
Which are now running from Sapetown to
Oquawka and keithsburv. The track ia
well ballasted and in good condition Work
south from Ssgetown toward BnrI;n,,on ia
progressing as fast as the wea,her iii
permit.
On the 18th ult the Directory closed :.
contract to gravel their road from Brivbtoa
to Terre Haute Junction, taking the lins
surveyed down branch Of Wood river, near
Upper Alton, the Junction. which viii
complete the connection to St. Louis. owe,
the Ind. h St. L. R. R. from the point o.
intersection. The distance from Greenf Geld
10 St. Louis win be about the same as from
| Carolton to St. Louis.-Railscay Resiex.
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ERIE RAILWAY.

THE GREAT THROUGH ROUTE TO TEE EAsT.-
This company now control and operate thirteen
hundred miles of road, extending from Cincin-
nsti, Cleveland, Dunkirk, Buffalo and Rochester
to New York.
1t is of the elk feet gauge, nearly third wider
than other roads, ensbliug the company 10 con
struct and use coaches eorrespondingly larger
and more comfortable Its track has been placed
in thorough repair by the substitution Of steel
rails at such points As ssbjected 10 the great
est service, and " here the highest rate Of Epeed
is required to be made.
New and improved sleeping coaches accompany
all night trains. They are heated by steam per
fectly ventilated, contain elegant and spacious
dressing and state rooms, and combine all the
modern improvements.
Excellent dining saloons are located at con-
venient points upon the line, where ample time
is allowed for meals.
Three express trains daily are run from ,h.
western termini of the road TO New 7 ork without
change, making a. quick time IS by any other
route.
The long distance run without chan ge-ssO
mies-snd the spacious accommodations of its
broad gauge coaches, especially commend this
route to families and ladies.
Tickets via this popular line can be obtained
at all principal ticket Offices throughout the
country.
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Bargain Bsrea,ns Bargains

In Dress Goods, Flannels, Shawls, Blankets,
Knit Goods, Ac., &c. Having marked down my
entire stock of Winter Goods, 1 will guarantee
prices lower than the lowest.
offer large stock Of Ladies' Furs at and be-
low cost price.
Embroidered and plain Linen Handkerchief,
Lace and Linen Collars, Gloves, Hosiery, Dress
Trimmings, de-, at prices that will defy cOmpe.
tition.
Mems and Boys Clothing, ready mads; also
made to order in the most approved style, cheap.
er than any other house in the city.
Give me a call.
A BAnppRcrp
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

1t is growing clearer every day that the
present Congress does not intend to take
single substantial step in the way Of re-
forming the tariff 1t is as unmistakAbly
hostile to each reformation as it is 10 popu-
lar government in the Southern States.
The tariff question will therefore have TO
90 before the people, and, if we mistake
not, it will be the overshadowing issue in the
elections of this year, and Of each succeed
ing year till Protection shall be overthrow
with the party that maintains it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

OLD SErrLERs.-A letter was received
this morning by C. B. Knox Secretary Of
the Rock Island Old Settlers Association,
from the Secretary of the Scout Co. Old Set
tiers, inviting the officers and members Of
the Old Settler Society, to be present at their
annual festival for 1870. 1t is to be held At
the Newcomb House, in Davenport Tues
day eve, Jan. llth. Every provision has
been made for good time, and large
turn out is expected from this side '0A"'
P. Cook delivers the Grafton.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

The officers and old settlers of the Old
Settlers Association of Rock Island County
have been cordially invited to attend the
old settlers festival in Davenport, Jan. llth.
Those who desire to attend will please in.
form c. B. Knox, secretary of the Rock
Island Old Settler Society, that proper pro
vision may be made for their going.
Union please COPY
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Rrcrpr1oS CoMNIrrEn.-The members OF
tho var;ous committees on railroad banquet
have all been designated as committee of
reception to 60 on to Sterling on Wednes-
day morning and receive the invited guests
of the railroad banquet. 1t is not known
certainly who will 60. 1t has been sug-
gessed that thirty or forty of the most prom.
inent citizens go on from here at ten O'Clock
in the morning and receive the guests along
the line of the road and return with them.
The railroad company has signi6ed its abil-
ity and willingness to carry that number.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

NEWSPAPER CHANGE.-Dr. White, of Ka
lamaxoo, Michigan, but formerly of Daven-
port. has purchased aone-half in,erestin the
Gasetts. Mr.. Conner, the former business
manager retires and Dr. White takes his
place. DR.. W. was four years connected with
the Gazette during his former residence in
Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10
L,homm. oui rit-The Nan Il at Laughs.

1t is said that Victor Hugo 10 about to write
the counterpart to the above novel, entitled,
"The Lady that Smiles" The author, it is as
serted, took the principal character of hi,
novel lady just emerging from Newburgsr's
store with big package of Dry Goods, who was
so pleased with the bargains bought that her
face was radiant with smiles. Ladies If you
would be really happy, get some Of Ne~burger'
Goods. As be is determined to sell cut, his
prices are pnprecsdentedly low.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

Mr.. J. P. Brennan, an old resident of
Rock Island, las been appointed consts-
bic in the place recently vacated by Mr..
Francis Woods. Mr.. B is worthy man,
and any business entrusted to him will be
efficiently attended to.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

THERE is an individual in this city neither
tall nor short who has keen sense Of the
ridiculous. But his mouth is SO large that
when he hears something funny it takes
Just three minutes by the clock for the
point OF the yoke to span the yawning
chasm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

MATRIMoNIAL.-The marriage of Capt.
l. H. Haverstick, of the Union, is announc-
ed this morning in his paper. The bride
is Miss Emma Frantz, Of the State of
Maryland. We touch our hat to the Captain
and his lady
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

The DANCING CoMMr1rrE are hard at
work in making Preparations Cor the ball in
Darts Hall on Wednesday Evening I,
promises to be one of the most brilhao. SC
fairs of the sort in the history of Rock Y,
land
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

ALL of Sunday was spent by the con-
struction train of the Rockford road in lay.
ing down and dwelling the tresk to the de-
pot The FIRST engine came into the depot
yesterday, with sand cars attached. The
one that left the depot this morning, carried
out three passengers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10
FUTURE HUSBAND OR WIFE.

BE can foreten the result Of all business trans
astions and speculafions. Men who were unsuc-
cessful in their business-men who worked hard,
and who struggled against adverity and misfor-
tune all their lives, and found the more they tried
to get forward IL the world the more things went
against them-these men consulted him. followed
hin advice, and are now rich, happy, and success
full il all their undertakings. He can tell the az
His PREVENTIVE against having children In in
nocent, safe and sure.
AZ Consultation hours from 10 A. NJ. 20 p.
M, at No. 213 EAST MADISON STREET.
up stairs. Consultation fee Two DoIIARs In
terviews confidential.
Persons NJ . distance may communicate confidelr
tally by letter IL they enclose Two Dollars for
consultation fee Send five cents for his Book
entitled: "0UIDx To HEALTH AND Lone LIFE :" and
as he has one for each say whether for Lady
Gentleman as only viii be sent the same
address. His circulars abors Winning the Alice
t,ous of the opposite Sex" Important Hints
Business Mon" will lie sent grPtis with the book.
Address all letters follows:
DIR. Raphael. Post Office Box
No 0SSs. Chicago. IL.
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LOCAL OO1U1G6.
Frrr..x C.urs line win be charged fos
each insertion of articles under This head.
Aiken.

At the sign Of the Golden Eagle, has just re-
ceived new assortment Of Ladies' chenisettsi
in new designs, at low prices; also, new supply
of those Ladies' all linen hemstitched Handler
chiefs. at rs cents; also, full line of Ladies
V;d Gloves in white, light shades and black.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

ALL who are in any way indebted
to the ARGUS are earnestly request
ed to settle before the 1st day Of
January. Those who have any ac-
counts against US viii also please
present them for payment, as we
desire to begin the year with a
clean page Of our ledger.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10
Bridge Trains.
At Wadsworth & Cos.

Just opened, Linen Towels, from zoe apiece up
hemstitchei Bandkerehiefs, from I5e to $3.50
apiece; also, HO.iery, Gloves, Hoods, Nubia,
&c, at very low prices.
The best assortment Of Lace Collars, Lace
handkerchief, Dress Goods, Shawls, 4c-, to be
be found in Rock Island is ut WAisuorth 4 Co.'S
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

The FIRST train left the Rockford depot in
this city, this morning at sis, bound for
Chicago via the North Western. Tickets
Sc 80 each.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

Mr.. CHARLES PLATT of this city is an
nouuced as the News editor Of the Dav-
export Gazetee-s responsible position.
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Young Mems Library Association.

The rooms of the Young Mems Library Asso-
oistion 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 pre-
cured of the secretary. msy6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

THE Daily union prayer meeting will be
held hereafter at 8 O'Clock P. NJ. instead of
III "a hsratofora
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

The kerosene and portable gas" men
have elongated countenances since the &C.
ton of the council on Saturday night.
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Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. is, I. o. o. F., meets
every Monday evening at Odd Fellow Hall.
southeast corner of Illinois and Eagle Sts., at
II o'clock p.
c. B. KNOX, N. G.
c. W. HAMILTON, r. 8.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

The Chicago, Rock Island i Pacific
Railroad have reduced their first class pas
senger tariff from this city to Chicago to
$3.50.
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Bargains Can be had 81 Nav Rros.

Having large assortment Of Furs. Blankets
CloAking, Shawls, Knit Hoods, French Merinoes
and Empress Cloth, PopIns, Alpacas, BalnOrAls.
Hoop Skirts, &C., on hand, are bound TO reduce
the same before invoicing, and offer the good,
regardless Of cost. Call and secure your bargain,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

THE public well Is now approaching com
pletion again on a much more substantial
basis than before. The iron superssructare
is nearly up.
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Pine Solid silyerysre.

A choice assortment Of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents. just
received At Rutenbeek a Co.'S. 10 West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
EaTuTh.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

THOSE attending the Railroad Banquet
dance who desire carriages are requested
to leave word to that effect with the dancing
com nittee,
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Wanted.

An agent for Zell's Encyclopedia, the Compen-
di~m Of human knowledge. Those who have not
yet subscribed, address
J. W. MARss,
Genl. Agt.
QUINCY, Ills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

ROCKFORD RIGHT OF WAY.-The follow
ing is list of the property holders in the
corporate limits of Rock Island on whose
property the commissioners appraised dam
ages for the Rockford road right of way
rsth &ha IN r;nns q uarHs annaYsd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. Is, R. A. NJ, meets at
Masonic Ball on the FIRST and third Tuesdays Of
each month. II. C. CLEVELAND, II. p.
W. L. SwEHBEr. Sec'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

THE Turner Society are beginning to
make arrangements for the finest masquer-
ade of the winter season some time in Feb
rnRry.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

No arrests made since Friday last. Pol
ice Magistrate and policemen take the world
easy ms. now.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

The special business meeting of the
Young Mems Christian Association, called
for tomorrow evening is hereby recalled.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

By reference to the Council proceedings,
it will be seen that the gas question is sat.
isfactorily settled.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

The Com mittees of Arrangements for the
Railroad Banquet meet at City Council
rooms this evening.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

CHURCH ORGAS.- The Christmas enter.
tainment at Buffalo Prairie, for the purpose
of raising funds for the purchase of an
organ for the Union Church was not only
fine thing, but resulted in receipts TO the
amount Of $50. Mrs. Ferguson presided At
the organ and received the praise of sll in
attendance.
So well satisfied we're the people with the
result Of their efforts that the balance SO
due on the organ was at once raised by
subscription and paid over, $3.50 in all.
They also subscribed sufficient funds TO en-
close the church with neat and substantial
fence. Well done good folks of Buffalo
Brsirie, and the Union Church in particular.
PIONEER DEAD.-SAturdsy' Democrat
hes the following list of pioneer dead CT
Scott Co.; during 1868:
VIM. Hobsou, died q, LeClAire, Feb. I.
J. 3. Owens, died at Rock Greek.
Mrs. Robt. Noble died at Buffalo, Jan. 10th.
Judge Donaldson died at Long Grove, March
18th.
Mrs. ]. NJ Parker died At Florence, Neb.,
Fob. 10th
Mrs. Maria J. Leonard died at Lyons, April,
2lu.
Mrs. Fanny Hopkins, daughter of C. c. Al
word died May ~
Mrs. Shue died At Buffalo, June II. She was
from Wirtemburg, Germany, and was Of the
second German family that moved into Scott Co.
Mrs. J. E. Bonberg, died at Davenport, June
II. She was from saxony, and settled in Bufa-
10 in 1888.
DR.. J. NJ. Witherwax died in Davenport, June
25th
Josiah Scott died in LeClaire. June II.
Vim. Hopkins died in May last.
Mrs. Parmels Ann Finch died in Davenport,
Aug l.
CHANGE OF BAsE.-We learn tina, the ener-
getic aud obliging Capt. / S. Hodsdon, -
well known to the travelling public as 8
thorough going Railroad man, and who has
for so long been associated with Tho's. l..
kimb ball, General Western Passenger Agent
Of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad as
general Superintendent, has resigned and
accepted the responsible position of General
Northwestern Passenger Agent of the Pan
Handle Line, Thoroughly posted in sIl
that apPertsins to his business, he will
prove q valuable acquisition to that line,
and cannot fail to gain favor and business
for the line he represents. The travelling
public of the west can rest assured he will
look well to the comfort OF all who may go
over his route. The fact that he is highly
recommended by his old associates OF the
Pennsylvania Road is alone a sufficient guar
rantee of his success in his new and impor
tant position, and such are our best wishes
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

MADAME LA Rue can produce, ~ ntars of
the Horoscope true picture OF your iHIgre LIs-
band or wife, name, occupation, peeunIary cir
cumstaueeS, date Of marriage, and felicity #
married life She will give you the p. o. sd-
dress, so that you can eorrespord; also the sCe
and full descriptiOu. AID tell how, When and
where YOU will become acquainted, ESur destined
success in life, Gni everything relating 70 ycuE
future. stete your age, color Of eyes ard hAIr,
enclosing ffty cents. Address NJ. la RI F.
Box 5se3, Chicago. llls-
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No. 5.-Adver.

The Stars and Planets reveal your DESTINY -
YOUR DESTINY! What Is III Good or Evil
Rich or Poor-Exalted or Dehasedi Are you II
rise TO Eminence. Honor, Wealth and Power' Or
be forever unknown What are your future pro
spects in lifet TO BE OR NOT TO BE That is
the all-absorbing question Who will solve it'-
DR. RAPHAEL can solve it. AL who are in
trouble, all who have been unfortunate. all who
have been seduced by false promises and deceit go
TO him and get advice and satisfaction BE has the
secret OF winning the affections of the opposite
sex Ii Ladies' who have suffered from misplaced
confidence, consult him before they get married
he Will restore their bloom. freshness. and visor
of youth, and enable them to en-
ter married life with confidence O.
health and happiness. He Will
show yoR the likeness Of your
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

DIED.

CoNwAY-At Preemption. Mercer county, on
Thursday evening January 9Th, of Dropsy of the
Heart, Bridget, wife of Joseph Conway, aged
80 years.
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Forty CENrs line viii be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
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We Believe IN AdyertlGng.


The ARGus ofiOe is tie best in Western ILL.,
nois.
IL is the most thoroughly managed, the best
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We can do ali manner of work in the most
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We can print card. on double enamel, pearl,
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Our visiting and Wedding cards command
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Our ball and invitation cards are typOgrsphi-
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Bill heads, checks, drafts. letter heads, envel-
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-10

GOLD this afternoon Is quoted at 1929.
Is it not time to Stowe away the Byron
controversy?
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R||l;g{5a[|!

Aoertain. quict care fbr Rhesnsfisn. Neuralgia
Hesdsehe, Teethsehe, Sore Throat, and all Ii,
0Ryual md latsruai Aehea and Psias.
Every bottle warranted. Sold By al Drus
eists at 50 cents Ter bottle.