The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-23
The Rock river bridge question is still


the absorbing topic among our business
men. Feeling grows stronger against the
owners for closing the structure against
travel, and by many it is thought that by
so doing they have violated Their charter
to ascertain the validity of the action of
the present owners. The business meet
ing, called for Friday evening at the en-
CINE house. will be an interesting one and
should be largely attended.
Daniel McEnary was arrested on Mn
day evening by officer Jerry Corney for
being drunk and locked up 10 the calaboose.
Yesterday morning he was brought before
Police Magistrate Swander. aud released
on promise to appear at O'Clock yester-
day afternoon. This delay was given him
to afford an opportunity to secure lawyer.
McEnaTy did not appear according to
promise and this morning an officer was
ordered to bring him into court. He had
not appeared at time of writing this item.
This is not the first effense of this nature
for him however He is peculiar sort OF
a person and has figured in legal matters
OF this nature frequently.
Washington's 2 8.1sh Day in Moline.
/ Yesterday was very generally observed
ln this city and nearly all the prominent
buildings had flags flying in honor of the
Industrious patriot. No public demonstra-
ton occurred, but feeling of more than
ordinary regard seemed to pervade the
commuuity. made doubly sacred oy the
: Centennial year.
i. In the evening the Turner's had grand
masquerade ball at Timm's Hall which
was largely attended and most excellently
J managed, no disturbance of any kind oc,
curing 20 mar the pleasure of the occasion.
The dresses OF those who tripped the light
fantastic were varied and almost every
character represented. Clowns in fancy
costume, and their ludicrous perform
ances. stately kings. noble princes, queens,
Bohemian girls, Scotch lassies, and ic
: fact almost every nation in some peculiar
way was represented. The Goddess OF
| Liberty and Brother Jonathan" were
: amocg the principal features of the eve
Mug. The affair was creditably conduct
ed and thoroughly enjoyed by all who were
fortunate enough to be present.
: The Father Kent Old Folks" concert
at the Congregational church was the event
|. of the evening aud was witnessed by
!. large audience the body of the church a,
! I
capacity. Professor Grtgjry, as leader
e displayed rare abilities in that line ant
q proved himself to be amply qualified t,
i conduct performance of tins nature
n The program ME was excellent and th
various parts sustained in iaultless man
ner Prominent among the many me ritter
ions features of Tie entertainments was tn
solo and chorus COUSIN Jedediah" whicI
i was rendered in superb style, the eccentri
cities of Brother jonathan causing lou
), applause and finally receiving an encore
:. which was greeted with regular ovation
:. The part OF Brother Jonathan could nc
: have been better sustained every move
;. ment aud saying being in perfect accor
. with the true description of that character
;s A Waltz Sextett' Was spiendidly give
> and called forth prolonged applaus,
q The anthem, Jerusalem, My Gloriou
\ Home" was among the best renoitiuns {
~ the evening and was rendered with mari
Il ed effect. Gid Is ack Joe" formed
70 part of the entertainment and was ioudl
80 encored. 1t was a 6ue delincation Of ,l
an old plantation Garkey and sung in true ol
9 African style. "Grand Mas Song" b
81 six little girls was remarkably good, tt
al little ones acqultting themselves splendid
II Then followed the 'Marseile's Hymn,
"a a which was rendered in style showir
IA careful study of the parts. 1t was ge
he erously appiauded At the request of
ot nnmber of the audience. Marc
r. Sextettc' was given and was one of Il
n very best vocalislns Of the evening, eat
ot part was perfect and the time faultiess.
in This piece alone was worth the price
r admission. Altogether, the concert W
he enc OF the best ever gwen in Moline, al
reflects credit on Professor Gregory as
nil conductor and establishes the singers
n .ocal artists OF more than average taller
a The" "Richings- Bernard troupe did not e
al, eel. in their Odd Folks concert, o
er home entertainment and by many go
N judges the Father Kent" concert oi !,
air evening was in many i.oints :ar superi,
his The pr ceeds, which were large, will
ns devoted 10 the state centennial education
"a fund