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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-01
RAILROADS.


CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC r. r.
aoNs EAST.
-. - Mail leaves s.15a m. and 10 30 p m.
heaP asvsa, Ne leaves at 4 100 p. m.
GOING WEST.
Fvr,c.s and Mail, leaves 6;i5 a. and 6:45 p. m.
AcoOMMoDATlON TRAIN.
a,,tves at Bureau Junction, 500 p. m.
Leaves Bureau junction, $50 o. m.
nav Express and Mail leaving Rock leland at
siib a. m. connects ct Bureau Junction for Peoria,
at 3 90 .. m. arriving at Peoria at :tb p. m.
Night Express leaving Rock Island NJ 10; 80 p. m.
arriving At Peoria NJ 100 .. m. -
This road connects At West Liberty with the b
r. a NJ. n. X. for Burlington and keokuk, SOUTH
and for Austin and 81 Paul, north.
Connects going east At Q. b. q Crossing iof
AZ la sale. with Illinois Central r. r. for MENDOZA
At OTTAWA, with Fox River Valley X X Tor AuforA'
Al Englewood, with Lake shore ~ n anu ~ H.
W.&C.R,R. -,,-
At Chicago, with all divcrging railways
CHICAGO AND SOUTHWESTERN R.R.
Passengers for Kansas Leavenworth and inter
mediate points on this Road, take westward trains
oi the Chicago, X l. & Pacific X. X. arriving al
Teavenworth at --- n. m. and at - p. m.
Connecting 81 Davenport with ID. ST. p. X. X
Tor Dc Witt and Maquoketa.
Az Columbus Junction, with b, c. r. a NJ. X.
Tor cedar Raplda, Cedar Falls and ST. Paul, north
and Burlington and Keokuk, south.
Az Fairfield, with b. 4 NJ. X. X. for Burlington.
A. Ashland, with Des Moines Valley X X. TOT NC,
Okuk, ottumwa, oekaloosa, Eddyville Grinnrii
and Des Molnes,
Az Belknap, with North Missouri r. n.
Az Cameron, with IL 81. 10 X n
ia ~ q Ii IL II
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-01
Grandest Scheme of the Age
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CASH GIFTS.
100000 For Only $40,

Under authority Of special legislative act Of March
IL, 1871. the Trustees now announce the Third
Grand Gift Concert, for the benefit Of the Public
Library of Kentucky. to come of in Liberty Hal!
in Louisville kentucky, on
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-01

Theae trains connect at Rock Island with the
trains II the chicago, Rock Island Pacific X. K,
the Peoria 4 Rock Island X. r., the Western Union
n r. thp chicago a Southwestern X. r. and tho
Davenport and s. Paul X. r. At Monmouth with
chicago, Burlington quincy r. r., at Bnshuell
with Toledo, Peoria Warsaw Il. r., AZ Boards
town with Springfield a Illinois Southeastern X.
n and At Chaplin with Toledo, Wabash Western
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-01
PETER FRIES,
BOUND OVER.

GIRL WANTED IN A SMALL FAMILY IIV-
" ing about one mile from town. Advance on
highest city wages paid. Inquire at this Office
FOX SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROP
! erty, 20 acres Of land with good improvements
lyirg about one mile north of Davenport: also
farm OF 40 acres in Powesheik County. Iowa
X. T. MCNEIL.
GOOD TWO HORSE CARRIAGE FOR SALE
u Cheap. Inquire at this Once I-16dtf
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
lSSCE MORE GREENBACKS.

The Doniphan County Republican con-
taine timely and sensible editorial concern
ing the scarcity of currency. 1t sets forth
its opinions in a Straightforward and COM
prehensive manner, and is sure to make
converts to its cause. The Republican says
The reason Why 90 many hanks are sus-
pending is the lack of currency to meet the
demands upon them. This is not the cause
of the trouble, but If the curreecy was on
hand there would be no suspensions. And
this lack of currency ia, and has been for q
few years pest, the great complaint through
ont the country. "Money is very scarce" ID
the ever recurring assertion. People cannot
nav their debts, and it Is hard matter for
many to get along At all.
Nov Why would it not be good thing on
the part Of the government to issue more
ereenbacks, which do not bear Interest, and
iake Nd bonds, which do bear interest.
Bouds and greenbacks are alike in one res
pect; they eimply represent wealth. The
difference 4 one is circulating medium and
. bene6t 10 The masses generally and The
Other q not.
II he country = entering for currency,
Why not take up one kind Of money repre-.
sentative. which i mol circulating medium,
I'D Replace II With ano1her which = circu.
king mediumf The one benefits but Tie few
AnA costs the eovernnent something IN in
AsEst, while the Other would benefit tbe
Aas cd cot Tie goveEnmeat nethine.
Il ssens - - that nncA coed On =
Asasthe ssanlzy \ thi nay. Ifjut0s.uA
.unn9 - o1n1Anuua lk1uaGh D.
/, - - - ~ III -
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
The nishe.a M.antatns.

To the Editor Of tas Boston advertiser:
The dispatches and letters received early
in the season from the Hayden exploring ex-
petition gave the impression that the highest
mountains within the limits OF the United
States were in Colorado, near the head waters
Of the Arkansas River. Subsequent reports
have not confirmed this impression, the
highes, points having been found &c, to ex.
coed II. 200 feet in altitude. There are sev-
eral points higher than this in the Sierra Ne
vada, az has been established by the labors
Of the California State geological surrey.
The names of Shasta and Tyndali will recur
at once 10 those who have read Clarence
Kings Mountaineering. The highest point
of all, Mount Whitney, has been established
at Is, 600 feet in height, though It's summit
has not been reached until this season. On
the 9th of this month according to advics
received this morning, successful ascent Of
Noun. Whitney was made BY Charles Rabe, Of
the California survey, and height determined
by means of the barometer, to be IA, sos
feet. There need be no longer doubt - to
where the highest mountain in the United
Stafes il. W H. PErTEK.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
FARMERs OF TmE NOxTnwEsr.

A convention Of the farmers of the North
west will be held in Chicago on the 22d Of
this month, for the purpose, as aet forth in
the Official call, Of discussing the prevailing
overcharges in transportation, to insure and
perfect the Organization Of the agricultural
and other industrial classes who chiefly suf-
fer from these overcharges in every State,
Territory and province Of the country, with
the view of throwing combined and over
whelming influence aeainst their further de-
predatione, and taking such measures rs
shall secure prompt and efficient legislation
that shall end in the complete checking of
all railways or other monopolies now prey.
ing upon the productive interests Of America.
The meeting will be composed Of delegates
from various farmers clubs, oranges, farm
ers' associations, agricultural societies, Boards
of Agriculture and other similar organiza-
tons Of the producing classes Of the United
States and British Provinces.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
THE WHEAT CKOP.

The crop reports of September, received
at the Statistical Division Of the Department
of Agriculture, present an average OF nine
Eve for the condition of the wheat crop az a
whole, which is about the same as in the
September report of 1872, while the present
area in cultivation is much larger. There
is manifest improvement over last year in
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri. Kansas,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The
averages of Illinois, Iowa and Michigan diff
fer little from those of 1872. California and
Indiana are less favored.
The States in which a more than average
yield of wheat per acre is indicated BY the
September reports are Minnesota, Wiscon-
sin, Nebraska, and Oregon, in the West,
and New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut,
and Massachusetts, in the East. The in
creased breadth in wheat will place the total
quantity in several other States above the
usual product and give larger aggregate for
the crop of the United States than was se-
cured in 1872. The quality is generally
superior.
In most locations the grain yields better
in threshing than was expected. In New
York thirty-three counties of thirty-five re-
ported make returns of average or poor
yield, and every Southern State fails to
make an average crop. Iowa claims an
average yield upon a large area, As do Mis-
souri, and Kansas. Ohio and Michigan
come very near an average yield. Illinois
reporte indicate seven per cent. less than
average, and Indiana and Kentucky q still
greater depreciation.
The facts presented by correspondents
show conclusively that crop deterioration
from climatic causes is greatly increased BY
carelesshusbsndry, and that crop failures
are in q great measure avoidable. Much Of
the loss from rust, blight, and even from in
sec.s, is from imperfect preparation of the
soil and deficient cultivation. In all parts
Of the country. especially in the South, re-
cords of skillful culture Of wheat show re-
peatedly double the usual average or yield.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
THE LEAVENWORTH WEEKLY TuMES THURSDA
upon Gov. Elder for hi. recollection of th.

upon Gov. Elder for his recollection of the
affair. The Governor writes:
Shaw, of the Commercial, when leaving
Osage Mission. brought of the wrong satchel,
and obtained duds, toilet fixtures and two
lunches of cigars in place of bic 'ornary
ole outfit. He will bear watchins.-Lar-
renee journal.
The main topic Of talk last Sunday, in
Monticello, waa, the poisoning of 7. N.
ssilwells family through eating meat fried
in an ointment composed Of lard and james.
town weed, eupposing it to be pure lard.
The family at last accounts were doing we'll.
Eight candidates for sheriff have al
ready made their appearance in johnson
county.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
vORu ON THE SITUATION.

We desire to call the attention OF our
farmers to the impending struggle Tor
member of the Legislature this fall. There
is q growing conviction among the people
that farming this responsible office out to the
highest bidder ought to cease if we expect to
reap any substantial legislation from this
quarter. From men elected by such means
people have no right to expect reform, and
they need not be surprised to hear OF such
men supporting and advocating special Ieg's-
lation TO exempt bonds, notes and mortgages
from taxation, or the equally dishonest BOND
or debenture law, that called down upon
them the execration of the whole state. 1t
is time the people took hold of this matter,
and selected a representative that would not
dodge vote on such questionable measures
after advocating them, and the farmers owe
n TO themselves to frown down this over
rhadowing nuisance of money IN politics.
The man who spends money for such an
Office should be avoided az pestilence, and
We trust the farmers at their macs meeting
Saturday will puncture this practice by
squarely refusing to support men who make
merchandise of princip!e.-Bmtington "a
Giot.
The Patriot talks the right kind OF patriot
ism. 1t is time that the people should rouse
themselves from lethargy, and pay
more attention to the selection of public
servants, Reform cannot be secured by de-
nouncing monopolies, and reciting how
members Of the Legislature have betrayed
their constituents, and lined their own
pockets with greenbacks. 1t is well enough
to keep the truth of such transactions fresh
in the minds of the voters, because public ex-
posure beats back rascality, and helps to
crush it; but corruption in politics will
never be efiectually stamped out until the
great mass Of voters take an active interest
in the primary meetings and
nominating conventions. Weak men
who can be duped, and untrustworthy men
who can be persuaded to cheat and compro-
mise with fraud, should he repudiated by the
people, even if they should succeed in ma
nipulating conventions and securing their
nominations. No party tie should be strong
enough to compel man to vote for rascal.
A bad man Is not made better by getting an
endorsement from good party. A good
party can be injured by nominating bad
men, and irreparably injured by elec.ing
them after they are nominated.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
0HeekIp Gimes
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 9, 1873.
COnE AND SEE Us.

Ieavenworth has not digni6ed the snnuai
Fair of her Agricultural and Mechanical
Association. with the high sounding title oil
.T,du.trisl Exposition" but has been con-
tent TO modestly call i, Fair, and glorious
GOOD old fashioned Fair it promises to oe.
Coming down to the real merits OF an e1n''
hilton Of the industries of the region, We BE-
Gevs !, will take rank among the foremost
E.posit;ons ofthe West. Perhaps the hor'es
v;II mt as.ouish the world with diplsys OF
speed, yet the purses offered for Iunne"
and tro.ters are large enough to give the
rpectators interesting trials Of speed. In all
nrobsbili,y the buildings will not be 20
den.ely packed with machinery and faor's
of Eastern and foreign manufacture.
q. were the buildings at kansas City
and St. Joseph, but the articles on
exhibition will ftly represent the manuiac-
turing industries of the West.
We Will show furniture made right here
in Ieavenworth that will favorably compare
in beauty of finish and carving with the lines
article. in that line from the factories Of
New England.
We will display carpets made here In Inc
CITY of Leavenworth from wool OF Kansas,
Colorado and New Mexico sheep, that good
and competent judges will pronounce equal
in texture and beauty Of design to the best
CARPETS of Lowell and Philadelphia.
We will exhibit stoves, engines, boilers,
and everything pertaining to that grade oil
Manufactured articles that will be remarka-
BILE 70: their adaptation to Western needs,
and best of all We will show our visitors that
nil these articles we're made in Leavenworth.
We invite the presence of all the dweiiers
in this vigorous young State of Kansas. and
all the residents OF the great Missouri VAL
lev. We desire impartial criticism from
those who have visited the Expositions OF the
season. In the name of the inhabitants OF q
CITY renowned for its hospitality, We say to
the sojourners of the region round about,
sCome and see III"
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
Tho Gay GambOlier, ~ FeellngSy Pic
turesi ny u Methodist Preacher.

Rev. J. ]. Laflerty, on the occasion of a
late visit to the White Sulphur Spring.. was
assigned quarters nigh unto the lair Of the
tiger. He gives in the Gazette the following
appreciaiive account OF the gay gambolier:
Shall the meek man who in secret deals
the gentle faro he unsung? Shall his sofa.
cling suppers find no muse? Not while Fa-
bers are only ten cents-three for q quarter
He who thinks my rest was broken by the
loud cries of the ''Sons of Belial," or that /
was jos:led by the staggering drunkard on
his way to the game If chance, or curses the
clamor pelted at my door, ia erring far in
his thoughts.
The step of the "gambolier" is a. soft ~
the foot on Turkey carpets. His bow il a
slight incline and benignant smile. He
speaks but few words, and in a mild, musi-
cal voice. There comes from the ''bank" a
subdue6 lnurmur like the hum of bees or the
rustic OF rose leaves. The cards slip from
the pack with smooth, oily, noiseless mo-
ton, no rattling or tapping. Bet is made 10 a
low. tender tone. A lucky play or a bad
choice ELECTS no coniments. The player re-
joices in secret or chafes in voiceless woe.
The "tiser" il always serene. His fur is
soft as silk and his paw il velvet. His eve
is get far back in the socket, and is a. lus.
treless as lighthouse lamp at midday, or
rather, a Leyden jar full Of latent light
ming
He deal. out the destiny of dollars a. On.
moved az fate.
He never intrudes. He solici's neither
your notice, conversation, nor companion.
ship. He is easy. modest, fearless, and
civilized Thug. His Derringer is freshly
oiled and capped every day. II is always
hid. but handy. He will PULL trigger only
when there is bu, half second to spare. II
you play it seems TO give him no pleasure.
Ii you pass his door without turning your
eye his emile j. az sweet az ever. II you
ask favor, it IL granted promptly and grace
fully.
He respecis the Sabbath. attends service,
listens with serious attention, and never for
a momen, allows his eye 20 admire his OVID
doeskin and diamonds, or to inspect the
clothing OF others.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
WHAT DOES II MEAN:

We noticed in the Leavenworth CONNER
eial the other day, an article which, accord-
ing to it, heading. purported to be the funer-
al sermon ofGen. 8. n. Ssrickler. We could
not reprea feeling Of as.cni.hfuent thst =
prominent citizen Of Junction City should 60
% and have his funeral sermon printed with
ont saying anything aboutit to the press of mis-
own town, but . farther examination Of the
article revealed the fact that the article in
question consisted of'extracts from the funer-
Il discourse BY Rev. Dr.. Reynolds on the
death Of Gen. H. j. Strickler. We hope
our Ssrickler will have no use tor = funeral
sermon for many yean; bat he will be for
tupaae indesd, u Vhea his career i summed
%. - en- deserve The eulogy bestowed upon
HI sananks b d.. RsyDoak-Jssofios
CO. Usi6a
Isisul1c.kHs.ass i.asisa thaa 9
r "a ob1l1qll1 90 - - t5sa =
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
THE FAIR-FIRsT DAY.

For once bright and cheerful weather,
marks the opening of Leavenworth Fair.
Yesterday was day of surprising lowell
ness. The skies we're unclouded. and the at
mosphere most agreeably tempered. Clear
and pleasant weather was the one thing most
desired by the managers, of the Fair, and
their wish in this respect was most happily
gratifed. 1t was the first time We believe in
the history of the Leavenworth Agricultural
and Mechanical exhibition that the weather
of the opening day was in any sense favor
able. Copious and continued showers or
drilling rains had previously been the
rule, much to the pecuniary loss Of the Fair
managers, and to the discomfort of exhibit
tors. The happy effects of the sunshine
were shown in the activity about the Secreta-
rvs Office. The entries yesterday were
three fold greater than they we're on the
first day of the 1872 Fair. The displays
were much larger in the various build
ings, and the general interest altogether
keener than heretofore. 1t was the unquali-
fed expression of every one who visited the
grounds yesterday that the Fair opened with
every assurance of great success.
1t is evident now to the management that
the exhibitors in the main hall are hampered
for room. A building three times its size
would no more than suffice to accommodate
exhibitors.
The furniture manufactures Of Leaven-
worth alone demand three times az much
space as they are now occupying. and they
cannot get it this year without showing in
the opeH air. In the horticultural department
there is also great cry for ''more room"
Atchison and Jackson counties alone display
two hundred plates of fruit, chiefly apples,
which represent nearly that number of
varieties. The managers are, however,
using every e1ertion to make space for the
genealogical displays, and will, in some way,
provide for future entries.
There is ample room and good shelter for
live stock, and We have every reason to e1-
pect very large and interesting exhibition
Of thorough bred horses, cattle and hogs.
The Fair proper, will open for spectators
to-day. Yesterday was chiefly given up to
providing room for articles, and arranging
them in shape for inspection, although the
receipts at the gate were encouraging to those
directly interes.e! in the pecuniarv su0os,, q
the fair.
If the weather holds good for even three
or four days, the fair viii undoubtedly sur
pass any exhibition..of the kind yet held in
Kansas. If clear skies and pleasant tenn
perature rule Throughout, the entire week. the
fair will rank with the greatest expositions
Of the Great West.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09

The Republican Central Committee, at a
recent meeting, PASSED the following reso-
lutions. They are q faithful index of the
sentiments Of both wings of the party liz this
county, and indeed Of fully fcnr-ffths Of the
whole people:
Resslred, That in the opinion of this COM
munity, the Office of Judge o. this Judicial
District. should not be made dependent upon
the action of any political party, and We
therefore recommend to the Republicans Of
Miami county not to attend a convention
called for the purpose of nominating . can
dida,e for Judge Of this district.
Resolred, That this committee recognizing
the ability. integrity and devotion to all the
duties of bis position. of the Hon. Hiram
Stevens, Who is an independent candidate
for reelection az Judge of this District, cor
daily unite with all the citizens of the dis
trict, without regard to party, N their de-
sire to reward faithful public servant by q
reelection. -Pdota Spirit.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-10-09
the rAlR-sECOxD DAY.

The success of the Fifth Annual Fair Of
our Agricultural and Mechanical Association
il no lony ger in doubt. The large attendance
yesterday evinced an awakening interest in
the Fair that must eliminate in the presence
Of multitudes of people before the week
closes. 1t is gratifying to note the attend
ance Of exhibitors from Kentucky, Missouri,
Iowa, and from distant places in this State.
Fremont county, Iowa, sends fine flock Of
Merino and Southdown sheep. Marion coun.
ty, Kansa., also makes display in that de.
partment, while Ray county, Missouri
Boyle county, Kentucky, and Douglas
county, Kansas, have herds Of cattle on the
grounds, worthy Of any exhibition.
The great and browning triumph Of the Fai'
is the display in the genealogical depart.
ment. The collection of apples from Leav.
enworth, Atchlson and jackson countles
this State, is in no wise inferior in quality
to the great displays made at the American
Institute, New York, and the New Jersey
State Fair at Waverly. In this respect
every visitor Acknowledges that the Leaven'
worth Fair is far ahead of all the e1poei
tions of this season. The entries already
exceed the entire entries for the Fair las
season, and judging from the arrivals of live
stock, lsst evening, and the receipt of mes
sages at the secretary's Office, we estimate
that the entry list will be doubled before
Thursday night.