The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-14

A. F. Swander. Esq, our impartial
police magistrate, has returned from~his
eastern visit looking rugged and healthy.
Fred Neal was drunk yesterday, and
Justice Mapes concluded he had better
pay S.. and costs into the treasury. He |
did it and was discharged.
There was a pleasant social party at
Dan'l Stewards, on the bluff, on Saturday |
evening. Dancing, singing and good
music. Thirty-five couples were present.
The ''Bennell Orchestra" was on hand.
At regular meeting Of the Directors of
the Public Library of Moline, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President, J. M. Gould; Vice President,
j. q. Starr; Secretary, Fl. II. Grover;
Treasurer, S. Fl. Velie.
The question of more perfect drainage
seems to claim a good share of attention at
present, aud in measure those complain
ing are justified in presenting their griev-
ances. The council will, no doubt, fully
investigate the matter at its earliest con-
venience and apply the proper remedy; but
they can not do everything at once. This
question of sewerage is an important one
however, and its perfection or imperfection
involves health or sickness Two suits
are likely to be prosecuted against the
city unless the matter is compromised
amicably. 1t would seem better for the
city to apply the remedy and avoid suit, as
it is believed that litigation cannot but
result in judgment against the city.
The sudden departure of D. G. Dimock,
Jr., is still the theme Of conversation here
ho
to the actual amount of his Indebtedness
in the three cities. Since yesterday a
number of parties have disclosed their
losses, amounting to over 5000 in addition
to the figures already given. There are nc
doubt many who will mourn in silence.
1t was amusing last evening to hear the
usual II told you So; Just as l predict.
ed, from parties who knew nothing
until informed through the columns Of
THE ARGUS. There IS no .denia
of the fact however that he has been gam
bling heavily and owes largely, and thai
he is behind with the city considerably
His bondsmen are his uncle, DC. Dimock
and Henry Sleight, who will, no doubt
learn the amount at an early day.
It is to be regretted that personal feel
ing should be considered in so important
measure as the new water main, and We
such is unquestionably the fact 1t ap
pears that Mr.. G. Q. Mason, who formet
the present plan for the water works, AM
who has been tireless in his efforts t
secure it's adoption, is not citizen of tn
corporation, although holding the Office O
chief engineer of our city fire department
He lives just outside the corporation line
and when the residents or at least poi
ton of them in that vicinity wanted t
come into the corporation he opposed
strongly; and now these parties are exert
ing their influence to defeat this all-impor
tant measure, because Mr.. Mason favors il
Personal prejudice should not be consider
ed at all, in this matter. If people woul
, only look at the subject from a fair an
impartial stand point, it would ensure tn
success of the new water main beyon
question. Especially should it meet til
approval of the working portion of tn
3 community, whose very sustenance is d,
rived from the manufacturing establish
, ments, which the new system of watt
works is designed to protect. But N
only will it shield our large establishment
: from destruction, but the humblest CO
r tage will be equally we'll protected. TIL
, measure is an indispensable necessity
the city, and instead of allowing person
y feeling to warp their better Judgment,
y should meet with the endorsement of eYel
e citizen who desires to have his hon
protected from the fiery elements. It
to be hoped that the enemies of tn
+ measure, who oppose it through person
q malice only. will not be successful in the
efforts to defeat this much needed projet
The Moline Schools.
Monday was the opening day of the f:
y and winter session of our public school,
The attendance in the various department
was small, as it always is on the first d
used by the board of education in the S
: lection of teachers this year and it Is b
~ lieved that an able and efficient corps Of
[! structors has been secured, This year CT
rs poral punishment has been virtually alb
q. ished, at least it will be administered or
in extreme cases. The most effectual W
III to insure obedience is to have harmo
IN between pupils and teachers. To tt
n end parents should act in concert with Q
10 school authorities and encourage O
H. school teachers in their efforts to instrr
IN the young. Strict discipline is an ind
IT pensible necessity to ensure thorough
Ii struction, and obedience to the rules |;
At. down for the government of scholars d.
!, ing school hours should be encouraged
III parents at all times. There is nothing
'se important as the proper education of t
ID young and every effort 10 this direct
nd should be fully encour ragged and support
"a by all. Our school facilities never W
w better than at present. Below is appeI
'ct ed the names of teachers in the varic
ed departments, with salary of each,
MS HIGH sCHooL-cENTRAL BUILDING.
800 per
ys Gregory, Superintendent. ..................$f
nd Mrs Jane voorhees,, principal. ..............
per mo-
NJ Miss II Cooke, assistant ................ z