The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-12


night at the Baptist Church.
E. Mapes, Esq'r is again officiating as
Police Magistrate. He has been to War
rem county for few days past.
The committee having the water main
question under consideration will meet to-
night for an interchange of views.
Last night there was number of extra
policemen on duty and the actions of all
strangers were closely scrutinized,
Magistrate Swander seemed to think |
that ten days in Jail would do Jim Suitor
good, and accordingly sentenced him.
WANTED.-l,0 900 pigeons, by the Moline
| Gun Club, at 25 cents pair. Apply to
John Healy, Hubbard's corner, Moline,
illinois. l2-d&wlw.
Grand opening at Freja Hall on Satur
from Chicago. This will in future be one
tertainments. 1t is most too warm for
dancing at present.
Some of our citizens complain that the
street car company took advantage OF the
extra crowd in the city and over charged
on fare. This seems rather unfair treat
ment. The fare was ten cents, no matter
tally was this the case after night and on
the last cars that came up from the show.
The drivers were not to blame as most of
the collecting was done by other parties.
1t was Jefferson Harsnn and Ada Bower
who caused such furry. The mother
refuses to be reconciled and has engaged
legal talent to prosecute HarsOn for per-
jury. They were married on Monday
| a. a1n
Rock Island They both seem happy and
contented, and only need reconciliation be-
tween mother and child to make the scene
perfectly tranquil.
The question as to whether the Moline
bridge across Rock river should be purch-
ased from its present owners seems to ex-
) cite considerable comment among our cit
liens and sentiment is about equally divid-
= ed. S. W. Wheelock Esq, it is stated, is
{ willing to donate his share OF the bridge,
. which is liberal offer on the part of Mr..
W. One or two others may do the same,
though it is not definitely known yet.
) Wednesday evening Walter Benson one
. of the parties arrested for robbing the
i post office was up before Justice Mapes.
The evidence was conclusive and the pri-
{ soner was bound over in the sum of 5000,
4.
There is good deal of comment on the
u the bail at so low figure. There is al
together too much leniency shown tc
r criminals, and it would seem as If it were
D. getting to be the rule and not the exeep
II ton.
In justice to Mr. Glasscock, travelling
3 agent for the American Varnish Co. Gin
q cinnati, it is but fair to say that his arres
er yesterday was an unintentional mistake
}. He happened to be in the Post Office just
1t a few minutes before the robbery and als(
had money with him that correspondeC
or with the stolen bills. He completely ex
N onerated himself and left the town evident
a ly very much mortified. His arrest wa.
x rather premature, and was clearly a mis-
u take. In the excitement that ensued any
lie one not known to our citizens was liable t
ID be implicated.
n. Ho! for Iowa and Nebraska! The las
d. excursion train for the year 1875 over tn
an line of the B. & NJ. R, R. leaves Moline
st Aug 18th. Six hundred mile trip an
it. return only SIS. through the most beauti
full country in Iowa and Nebraska, n
er grasshoppers, but an abundant yield Of a
is kinds of grain this year. Land can b
purchased of the B. 4 NJ. r. r. on tie
years time at 6 per cent. interest. Larg
ly reduction made for first Improvements
first year. Tickets for sale by Clandeni
+ 4 Wells, insurance agents, Z. 0. Block.
- IL d&wlw Moline, Ill
'"- The excursion over the B. & NJ r,
he will leave Moline August 18th. at SIS !
ses NJ. This will be the last trip for the yea
ry, 1875, and every one should avail then
ife selves of the opportunity. Excursio
- tickets one-third of regular fare, On
ne SIS over the whole line of road to Kearne
the Junction and return, Now is the tim
W. for those desiring to purchase land in tt
in most fertile portions of Iowa and Nebrask
u to avail themselves of this opportunit
au- Call at once and secure your tickets
ClendeDin & Wells, Insurance Agent
Dtil P o. block Moline III, l2-dwl1
lie Tomorrow evening the council will be
md special session to consider the water ma
~ question. The committee of citizens
"'e whom this project was referred will be {
SIZE hand with full report and will no dou)
her recommend the adoption of Mr. Mason
I'M. plan. The Importance Of prompt action
l. this matter is apparent, and the measu
n has the endorsement of a good MAORI
'rtf of our citizens Of course old togi
bon will oppose it, as they do every measu
this that is introduced looking to public ben
40 fit. We have a number of just such nj
'n' in this town, who care for nothing b
individual gain ard who are always on hal
to oppose any Improvement. 1t is hope
that the council will act promptly in til
the matter. 1t should not be delayed If
urg are to have a water main the work shou
tLn be commenced at once and not be delay
until cold weather sets in. Whatever
re- done let it be done at once There is
and excuse for delaying the matter. 1t m
per as well be decided now as a month henC