The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-07
NoTEs HERE AND THERE.

The new chandeliers in the Harper
House dining rooms are great improve
ment in annearance, and light the room
much better.
The St. Paul railroad spasm is over
it was only moderate attack--,typhold In
character; patient, weak, but slightly con-
valescent. -Dor. Dem.
The city clerk of keokuk refuses to
,at INV one see the books in his possession.
Tic Inference is that he is defaulter, and
the mayor asks that Il writ of mandamus
be issued.
~Rerkey independently is elected
sheriff of Lee county by $50 majority, over
His Republican, Henderson has l,O26
nr nr' Elliott, Fred H. Marsh, of Ogle
county is the Democratic minority mem
ber of the legislature from that district.
The Roman Catholic church has no
"negro corner" Colored people are vel
oome in all Roman churches with the same
rights and privileges of white people. This
wa. always the case with that church;
Oar colored friends in Rock Island should
remember tnat the doors of Saint Mary S
and St. Joseph's are always open to them
-Cy Cochrane, of Davenport, caught a
salmon at Valley City, opposite Hampton
on Friday which weighed pounds Dr
Morley then threw in aud got one weish
ing pounds. Then Cy put in again ami
got one weighing 10 pounds and oun-
ces said to be the largest salmon ever
caught in the Mississippi river in this region
its length was 9 feet 8 inches. 1t is to be
PASSED over to taxidermist and prepar-
ed for exhibition.
Since the frescoing and other repairs
in Saint Mary's church, it presents a very
fine appearance. And what Is remarkaple
the audiences there are as large as pc
fore Saint Josephs was opened. 1t was
always known that there was larger
German Catholic element here that took
no interest In hearing instructions ID Eng
lish. But since Father Snnckle has com
menced to give instructions in German the
congregation has increased remarkably.
Saint Joseph s-the English speaking con
prepation seems to be as large as ever. Ii
fact both houses are now well filled.
The Rev. Collins gets up on his ear,
and denies that he electoneercd or pea
jled votes, He says it lis a base false
hood from frs: to last, and was prompte,'
by the great progentor Of all lies. Wheth
or the devil prompted the reputable gen
tleman from Moline who so informed US J
more than we can say. He and Rev, Col
Inns can discuss that matter among them
selves. At any rate we consider his wore
as good as that of Rev. Collins, on an
subject. Better men than Rev, ColIln
have found it necessary to notice the WI
sheet as he will in the future unless II
carries himself pretty straight.
Yesterday, Charles Hulien, an eul
ploye of Butord Plow Works was arrest
ed and taken before Magistrate Plnkley o
charge of shooting I. IL. Smith at IN
ball, the other night. No ezamlnatl,o,
took place, and it seemed to be general
a understood that Pete shot himself by acc
dent with small one barrel pistol he ha
in his left hand when he entered the room
: Mr.. Hulien was permitted to go, with II
understanding that that would be the Ell
= of the matter with him. unless some ne
I evidence was discovered. People wi
carry deadly weapons are liable to punis
ment and the law should be enforced on
. such.
Conductor Van Nest says that, at t
: great fire in Peoria, which occurred apo
10 o'clock last night THE 6th) 1t was at
time thought impossible to save the REQ
- house, that everything was moved o.
and two persons were nearly suuoca3eo
= smoke. The house was finally saved W
little or no damage by tire--but greaa
damaged by water. Mr.. Parmley
- is 800, 0O0-no insurance. lie hau ., ~
insured for 20 years, but lately suffer
9 his policies to expire on account ol
" high rates demanded. All or nearly
he possessed was lost in that lire. Nea
- one hundred horses We're burned, an
: large amount Of fine carriages harms =.
= hay straw, grain, etc. Other parties II
insured. The origin OF the hre Is
g known.