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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-16
PERSONAL.

The following are the arrivals at the Harper
House, to-day.
A W Stedman, 0 Norris, Morgan, "
Hopkins, Nathan Cobb, L A Kundland, Mrs and
Miss Wilmerton, II L Hamilton, James h Young,
John Stafford, D j Bard, George Wells, G
r Wood, WIN Hszelton, Chicago; Williams, D
Jemer, Ben Head, Sterling; E G Childs, Gales
burg; VIM Brayton and wife, Morris Mrs
burst, MeGreggor Iowa; TheO Pamm, Utter,
G W II DelAno, @ II Morrell, st Louis; J Ed
win, Diyan, Ill; Gillett, NJ d, Franklin, Pa !;
VIM Eames Philadelphia; Fl Halght, Salt
Lake City; VIM Thomas, Ottawa; Harvey,
Madison Wis C Lovencamp, Arenzville, Ill !;
NJ Stansburg, John Harvey, Monmouth NJ
0'NeH, New York; Maxwell and wife, Port
Byron; II y Herrick, Racine, Wis.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-16

E0a SALE.

A HARDWARE STORE WITH A FULL
IA and complete stock of new and saleabls
goods, in Camden Mills. Location good and
doing large business. The object in selling is
the proprietors wish TO change climate on ac-
count OF i'll health.
will also sell nay dwelling house with six
building lois, all pleasantly located, with good
0ut buildings, Be-, choice fruit, all bearing.
jyf-GAwu W. d. H0SENS h 90.
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GONE EAsT.-Mr. A. S. Aston, the we'll
known milliner man, or imam milliner" of
Davenport, has gone east to replenish his
stock. The ladies made such an onssught
upon his establishment on opening day that
this trip became necessity. He will lay
in an extensive stock of the latest sty les of
millinery and fancy goods, and all the novel
ties of the eastern market. Knowing his
well known taste, we advise the ladies OF
this vi entity to await his return.
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EsryouB Debility,

with its gloomy attendants, low spirits, de-
psessioD, Involuntary emissions, loss of semen
sperm storrhea, loss of power, dizzy head, lose OF
memory and threatened impotence and i'm beciiity,
find sovereign cure 10 Humphrey HOmeo
psthic Specific Nc. TveAty- eight. Composed Of
the most valuable mild and potent ourstiy es, they
strike at onoe at the root of the matter. tone I'D
tue system, arrest the discharges, and impsrt
Elgor and energy, lite and vitality to the entire
man. They have cured thousands of cases.
Price IS per package of five boxes and vial of
powder worth q, which is very important ::is
obstinate or old 0sses, or 81 per single box.
SOLD by ell dEUsgists, AMI sent BY mali receipts
Of price. Address all letters, Humphreys
Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 662 Broad
way, New York. LjuIyId&wIy.
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AN examination of prices at Stern d
Bears is only necessary TO warrant sale
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-16

AN election for Constable was held at the
Court House to-day. Candidates scarce
No interest manifested in the result.
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xocAA oCIuMm.
For Moth Patches, FreckIes
AND TAN.

Use PEaRY's MOTH FREoKLE L0.
- TI0N. Il il reliable and harmless. Sold
by every Druggist In Rock island and elscw here.
Prepared only by DR.. B. c. Perry, AZ Bond st.
New York
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miscellaneous.
PETER FRIES,

- ECFfFTER AND MANUFACTURER OF
IL Domestic Liquors, Importer and Dealer In
soseisn Wizss and Liquors. Front street, oppo-
it. FsrEs Landing. R""k Island, II.
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Just Received !

Just Received |!
Twenty thousand
rolls Of Wall Paper,
New and Beautiful
Patterns, Elegant,
G h e ap Window
Shades, Scotch and
American, IL u fl,
q re e II, and white
Hollands, Cords, Tas-
sells, Fixtures, &c.
A fine assortment OF
walnut, rosewood
and gilt, and gilt
mOuldings, at
Walter s. Gates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-16

Work on the Government bridge makes
visible progress.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-16

Orders for Job Printing viii meet with prompt
sttsution At the ARsUs OPEToR, and be executed
q the very best an neg and al reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-16

IT is expected that our Ere department
will turn out strong tomorrow, for the Dav.
export review.
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bright, healthy chile Is q perennial spring
OF JOY in every well-reguloted family, and where
is That father who after the strife and turmoil of
business, retiring to his home, is not beguiIed
OF care by the innocent prattls of his chile
Perhaps this father is worldly man, and makes
gold his idol, he ma have been successful man,
and amkssed riches. Yet place bis child on the
sick bed and sill his gold Is at the disposal of the
phi sicisa and the only return be asks 10 the res
torstion of health to his child. Fathers Moth
ers! would you preserve your child in health
Then listen to There is one prevailing cause
Of the disease in children, and that cause is
worms. If this cause of disease is not removed,
your child will sieken and die, linger a suffer
ing invalid for life. Wepresent to you az infal-
lbie remedy for worms; it is
Dr.. Judson's Dead Shot Worm Candy,
and is put up in the form of stick of candy, and
20 pleasant TO the taste, that children sreediIy
tease for it. 1t is purely vegetable, and cannot
hurt tbs smallest child. Ask for DR.. Judsod
Dead Shot Worm Candy. For sale everywhere
at 20 cents per package. W. II. OoMSToCk.
deco Sole Proprietor.
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PAVING AND ROOFING.
The Western PaVing&ROOflng Co.
Are now prepared to lay the Celebrated
stone Cement =

With despatch and perfection.
1t is the best material known for Paving
AXIS streets, Cellars, Stables, Breweriss,
easements of Shops, Factories, &c.
hoohng and coating Shingles, old or new, and
AL Jobs Of like character. shop corner of Deer
8ad Water sts., residence east end OF EeglestOn
NELSON PALMER,
Aou'm Business Manager.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

The latest style of bracelets is composed Of
four strings of large gold beads, with diamond
or pearl clasp.
Gold, silver, and jet daggers, with fancy
heads are now worn as ornaments In the hair,
with the addition of a lace barbe.
Many ladies give as an excuse for marrying
for money that they seldom find anything else
in man now a-dsys worth having
There are thirty thousand women and girls
in New York who earn their living in she
stores and manufactures of the city.
a conclusive argument against suicides il
that it is the height of impoliteness to 20 any
where till you are invited.
A wooden manufacturer in Maine runs his
mill with ten hands, all Of them his own chill.
dren.
A girl, with both her legs taken off close to
her body, sweeps street crossing in London.
A sermon in four words on the vanity Of
earthly poSsessions-Shrouds have no pockets.
Advice is the only sort of vice that some
people don't follow.
How to spoil child-Send him to fll .
lighted kerosene lamp.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

WoMAN's SUFFRAGE-The National Wo-
mans Suffrage Association came out particu-
larly defiant against the male kind in general
during its sessions in New York, last week.
Mrs. Stanton, one of the leading spirits Of the
bright galaxy, thought that the secession
threatened by women (meaning herself ard
associates) had at last frightened the press
into respectful language towards the Woman s
Suffrage Convention. Another lady, Mrs.
Hallock, launched out upon her favorite topic,
the social evil; while Miss Anthony, among
other bright things, said that women who
were competent to obtain a livelihood were
competent to cast ballot. One speaker, Mrs.
Maddlebrook, talked about organizing society
for the prevention of cruelty to women, as
women, she said are more in need of protection
than even Mr.. Bergh's protegeS. She gave
the eminently gentle and feminine advice to her
sex to go to the polls, if necessary, armed with
revolvers, in order to enforce their right to the
exercise of suffrage. Altogether the proceed
ings seem to have been very spirited, and the
Convention dissolved to meet again in Wash
ington and to establish new political party,
chased on the declaration of l776," if Con-
gress should refuse to come to terms Ga the
basis now proposed.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24
WHOLE NO. S4S

A SCHOoLBoY FIRST LOVE LErrER.-"I
never wrote letter before, and don't know
just how to begin it; but know lots of boys
who do write letters to the girls, and L IN most
as big as they are. Tommy Jones said he got
letter from somebody; teased him to let me
see it; in taking it from his pocket it fell into a
mud. puddle. IWas never so tickled in mylife
but he cried like everything. | like you real
well, for you are a Democrat, and Old School
Baptist, and have been to the city. I saw
you at church last Sabbath You have a new
bonnet. like new bonnets; and some time,
you know, | shall get you new bonnet almost
every day. | shall learn to build houses, and
you can wash the dishes and make pancakes.
like pancakes; don't you? don't like mo-
lasses bit it Is real nasty stuff | hope you
don't like it either, for shall not have bit
in our house, and it wOuldnt look we'll to quar-
rel about molasses; and wouldn't strike girl
when she's a woman when get some money
IN going to buy you some colonge; l shall
turn some out for me, SO when come to see
you can perfume my handkerchief | can't
write any more now. The school nam is
looking this way You see she don't know
what true love is. If you haven't any paper
III give you a leave out of my new reader.
WILLIE BRowN."
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

During the recent engagement of Mr.. and
Mrs Barney Williams in Philadelphia, q
woman with an infant, attended one Of the
performances. The baby kept up an incessant
cry. At the end of the play, Mr. Williams was
called before the curtain. The baby was bawl.
ing Justify. Mr.. Williams looked around for a
moment, and then said
Shure there's a nurse wanted"
A roar of laughter followed. When the
mirth had suhsided, the woman with the In
fant arose and replied
mo Irish need apply"
There was tremendous burst of applause,
amid which the woman, with her musical baby,
triumphantly retired.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

The Louisville Courier Journal complains
that j. G. Breckenridge. Humphrey Marshall
and William Preston, three distinguished Ken
tuekians, are out in the cold in their native
State, being completely shaded by the village
blacksmiths and coffee-house politicians who
are now ruling Kentucky by cursing the
"niggers."
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

A little four-year old remarked to her NAM
ma on going to bed, II am not afraid of the
dark" mo, Of course you are not, ;" r,l lied
her mamma, ''for it cant hurt you" But,
mamma, was little afraid once, VIXEN went
into the pantry to get a cookie" What
were you afraid of p asked her mamma. II
was afraid couldn't find the cookie"
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

A lecturer on the "moral sentiments" in
Philadelphia remarked that the dearest ship
in the world was friendship" whereupon q
young man arose from among the congregation
and stated that he knew aaother, dearer ship
still and that was courtship. The young man
had once been defendent in a claim for breach
of promise of marriage
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

The New Haven woman who recently got
married, and who took her wedding tour in
horse-car, wrote to friend the next morning
saying she was just as we'll satisfied as though
she had travelled around the world.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

Two sailors were sitting on the gunwale Of
their ship drinking grog This is meat and
drink said Jack and fell overheard as he was
speaking. And now you have washing and
lodging" coolly remarked Tom.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

DR.. Casin, having heard the famous Thomas
Fuller repeat some verses on scolding wife,
was so delighted with them as to request q
copy. There is 20 necessity for that" said
Fuller, as you have got the original"
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24
P0etrY.
MAY MALONE.

o. once sat In the cleaning.
In sight OF my fathers mill,
And the flute notes that come up the meadow
Were breathsd by my winsome Will;
And the hope that filed IN, bosom
Was the sweetest ever known.
For from him the slightest whisper
Was music to May Malone.
But now with Lady Ellen
He walks like peer or king.
While his eyes say plain when he meets me.
I'm sorry, tor yeu. poor thinEr'
And sh" with an air naughty
As queen upon her throne.
Never deignS to give, In passing,
One glance to May Malone.
clouds that chase ihe sunshine,
o, waves thar onward flow,
You not half so changeful
As some other things know.
miSts that enwreathe the mountain
With your light and airy zone,
Ie melt not nalf SO quick away
As the dreams Of May Malone.
Yet Tn glad she fell in the river,
And IN glad he rescued her;
For should not want a husband
As trail as the gossamer.
And Id never break my heart for him,
For the sun has never shone
On one that can banch the roses
On the cheeks Of May Malone.
There are fishes still in the river,
There are birds upon the tree,
But If all men are like Willie
There il never a one for me:
Fer rather than on 30 weak barque
To have by lIie-freight thrown.
I'D sit by the sea and count the waves
A maiden May Malone
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

TRUE-No young woman ever looks SO well
to sensible man as when dressed in plain,
neat, modest attire with but little ornament
about her. She looks then as though she
possessed worth in herself and needed no
artificial rigging to enhance her value.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

A man who offered to be bail for friend
was asked by the Judge if he had an incum-
brance on his farm. 20, yes, said he; my
old woman"
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

Old Moneybags says that a girl with an in
come of three thousand dollars year or more
is always an object of interest because she has
so much principal.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

A boy describes horse, commencing thus
1" The horse is a beautiful animal, with four
legs, one on each corner"
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

Little Dicks mother asked him what kind
of nuts she should buy for him. Dough.
nuts, mamma, me can crack 'em with my
tooths.''
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

An Iowa schoolteacher has been dismissed
for kissing the big girls The girls say the
school board had no right to interfere with
their studies in that way.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

IF you wish to know how many friends you
have, get into office; If you wish to know how
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

A new color, called blue green or peacock
green is very fashionable for bonnets and cos.
tunes this season.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24
Here is the most dog goned affectionate sam
pie Of amatory poetry that we have ever seen:

When old Carlo sits In Sally's chair.
Oh don't wish that were there!
When her fairy Gngers pat his head.
Oh don't wish twas me cEs7e1di
When Sally's arms his neck imprisor,
oh don't wish my neck was his'nI
%heD Sally kisses Carlos nose,
On don't l wish that were those!
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24
Special.

In tho invention OF the King Washer il WINS de
signed that shOnld combine all the good quales of
every other washing machine. aud al The same Time
10 have not a single objectionable feature Such
machine the King no rubbing wearing and
tea ring and last, but not least. labor made easy.
II you cannot purchase King Washer your
place, send US the
RETAIL PRICE, $500,
and will forward The you. free Of freight.
10 places where one Is selling II any is not
satisfied and Nshes return the machine after a
month 5 Inal according TO directions, We agree To
REFUND THE MONEY,
free Of freight.
0r Sold by dealers generally. 10 whom liberal dis
counts made
King Washing Machine & Manuf Co.,
llO9, III. lIl3 Miller Street,
may3'7l ly PHILADELPHIA.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-24

1t washes without wearing the clothes-no rubbing
or squeezing.
1t washes from one TO twenty five articles in from
enc TO four minutes
1t washes the finest Lace Curtains. Handkerchief,
&c without any injury
1t washes The heaviest Quilts and Blankets.
II washes whittier and more thoroughly clean than
by any other process strong OF water are
dashed through every part OF the iabr'c:
1t will save three times IS a single year in
labor and wear of clothes.
| II reduces washday 10 an hour.
The King Washer is so called If rightly in.
formed alter the name OF its inventor; but it may
we'll assume The name royal title for II destined
TO lord IT all competitors, and reign supreme
| the Laundry Its claims are everywhere acknowl-
edged and not only those who stood aloJl from all
washing machines, but some who have been usng
| OIher machines replacing them with The King
| Washer.-Bdh Gdzette.
| The King Washer arrived safe on Friday evening;
on Monday mOrnIng mad my " maiden " experience
IN Washing. post mOTlem examination ny experts
OF the family elected the following results: one
fourth of the time. hreeiOurlhs saved better done
cleaner saving (unca ICuiaIed) IN The wear The
servants are delighted and nv lie and are pleased
Will take great pleasure IN recommending the King
| Washer-CHARLEs l.. TRoUTM.N Assistant U. 5.
| Assessor. Richmond Va.
The KING WASHER is complete and answers 81
| we'll all the ends desired, that there is nothing more
! 1eslred N this ume saving. labor saving machine -
Phlla Press,
Having purchased one Of your KING WASHING MA
CHIMES and practically tested It's capacity for ecunO
my of time and labor, ard also its cleansing proper
ties do not hesitate 10 say will do all YOU clam
for it and I will Cheeriully recommend It TO my
friends to he the BFsr washing machine have eve
seem w LoANE. 67 w. Prau ST. BalumOre.
Does it take all the dirt Outl Try il and we ven
ture the assertion that you cannot find piece oil neI
so soil led that the King Washer VIII not make cleaI
as new IN five minHtes-BOstOn Journal
: take pleasure in adding my testimony to the goo
qualities Of The KING WASHER II does its wOr
we'll and effectuaIly. ana il undoubtedly Of III
o greatest laborsavIng machines of the age-Dr. J.
= ScHKNCK, Is N. Sixth street, Phil0.
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diers were but little children, was
assured from the outset. Enormous
destruction Of life and property at
tended its course; but these are far
outvalued by the lesson the war has
taught to the world. The lesson,
namely, that the only sure road to
success, is to be sought in (, faithful
adherence to the wellmarked path
of duty; in absolute thoroughness
i'll all things. 1t is lesson that is
valuable not only for nations, but
for men-for all men, and if it were
well learned by all, and followed
with universal fidelity, even the
enormous cost of it's teaching would
be insignificant in comparison with
it's results.
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LOaferS,

The word ''loafeI' is one which is
generally regarded as having sinis-
ter meaning, and supposed to cast
some reflections on the man to whom
it is applied. While this may be
true, the genus loafer occupies a
prominent position in society, and
performs functions too important to
be lightly considered. The great
weapon of the loafer is his tongue.
AS his time is noS consumed in those
vulgar tasks to which commonplace
humanity is assigned, he has abun-
dant opportunity for the propaga-
ton of his views. He stands around
corners, and in rural circles his opin-
ion is often most influential in pro-
ducing esteem, or casting discredit
on men who are canvassing for pub
lie favor. He occupies q most lucky
attitude towards politics. The eX-
elements Of political agitation are
the only things which can effectually
stir the stagnant current of his
blood, and here his abundant leisure
gives him the advantage. Who
cares for the political support OF the
steady, careful business man, whose
whole industry is concentrated in
some legitimate avocatione He is
nothing as compared to the loafer,
who is constantly soliciting atten-
ton, and influencing opinion in IA
vOr Of his favorite measures and
men. 1t is true that the loafer has
some drawbacks. 1t is very natural
for him to take a drink. But this
prediction of his sis palliated by
the strong inducements which con-
stantly beset him. In no way can
the loafer insinuate his views more
etfectually than by using the hilarity
of the social hour. In no therWay
can he get into peoples confidence,
and establish that rapport which is
the indispensable prerequisite to cor
dial friendly relations. As a conse-
quence, he becomes what is equivo-
calIy called a "good fellow You
might as well not expect from him
any exhibition Of honesty, or high
moral principle, but he is generous
with all the money he can borrow or
pick up, and he is in consequence
':clever." Another of the loafer's
ordinary qualifications is that he will
fight. 1t may be true that he would
be totally unreliable on an occasion
of public requirement, but as he has
little else to think about besides the
handy ways Of gouging and the best
device to take his adversary at dis
advantage, and as his passions are
stimulated by desire Of applause, he
becomes really dangerous fellow,
and by taking advantage of the
weakness of public opinion, he
makes this a source of great in
fuence Oh the weak and timid.
It will be seen that it is an injudi-
cious thing to apply the word loafer
as a term of disparagement. He is
so intimately connected with the So
cial system in the South, that he has
to be regarded as an inevitable ele-
ment, to be noticed and propitiated.
1t may be different when passions
are lulled to sleep, and mems visions
are unobseured by prejudices; but
till then the lOafer is a power, and
he will make his mark in every vii
lage in the land.-[Clinton Demo
crat, 5'@7' &s@F75as* fs%. +%
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Your obediept servant,
EUGENE B. OLIVIER.
New ORLEANS, La, Jan. 3, 1871

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Jan. 5, 1871.
Messrs. Geo l.. Squier & Bro:
We purchased from your agent, B. J. West,
last fall, one of your Mammoth" Cane Mills.
Judging from its immense weight and
strength, we could. but expect extraordinary
results from it, but retrained from expressing
any positive opinion until now that our crop
is successfully worked off, during which time
we have not had the least trouble whatever
with it in any particular, and have no improve
ments to suggest. He regard it as absolutely
perfect. -. -. .....,.. ...- -:
Our place is Immediately opposite the Car
rolton Depot, on the west side of the river,
and we shall at all times take pleasure in
showing and explaining its peculiar merits to
all interested. As to its capacity, we regard
it perfectly safe for from eight to ten hogs
heads of sugar in twenty-four hours, and the
ease with which it dees its work is marrel
to all ,oho hare ,cstaessed its operation.
J. A. ST. AMAND,
JOHN FAZEND.
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New ORLEANS, La, May Sd, 1871.

NEW ORLEANS, La, May 81, I57I.
Messrs. Geo. L. Squtk d. Bro. - ~
Gentlemen 4 herewith send you descrip-
ton of the work done by the Mammoth No.
Mil'' bought of your agent last year. The
mill was driven by an engine-size as follows :
cylinder. 1890; revolutions per minute, 80
pressure of steam, from Is to 20 pounds to
the square inch. The vats held one gfande
and half. We cAnld fill vat in from 10 to
% minutes, according to the quality of the
cane. The grande is 70 inches in diameter.
w. D. HUFF. Engineer.
gB- Descriptive catalogues Of the above
machinery, and ali necessary information,
furnished by B. j. WEST,
ll9 Magazine Street, New Orleans.
June 17-3m.