The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-14

Olsen last night for being drunk and
disorderly. This morning Police Magis
trate Swander fined him $3.50. Paid
B9- M. L. Smith was arrested last night
by Officer Corney for fighting. This
morning Police Magistrate Swander, after
hearing the evidence. released him, it ap-
pearing that he was acting 10 selt-detense
Ba@ Fred Wagner was again arrested
on Wednesday by Officer Olson for being
drunk and disturbing the peace, and was
placed in the calaboose where ne has re-
mained until this morning Having no
money Police Magistrate Swander gave
him in charge of Street Commissioner
Shallberg to work out fine of $3.50.
BH- There was some talk this morning
9f running an independent candidate for
alderman in the 4th ward, in opposi-
tion to H. A. Barnard, the regular nomi-
nee. The ditch" question is the dividing
line, and has created two factions. Mr..
Barnard is thorough gentleman, and al
though one of the leading manufacturers
Of Moline, is considered liberal 10 his ideas
and firm friend Of the working classes.
| He will undoubtedly be elected by hand
some majority.
Ra@ 1t is stated upon good authority
that the many friends of Charles Reese
will run him as an independent candidate
for alderman of the Second ward. Had
a little more time been given at the caucus
he would have received the nomination by
a large maiority, as twenty or thirty of his
supporters arrived at the caucus after the
voting had ceased Reese is unquestion-
ably qualified to fill the office with credit,
| tan IS q in Of 10
word. He is very popular with the Ger
mans.
B9 Six tramps were furnished lodging
in the calaboose, last night, and sent on
their way rejoicing. Names: 10. Davis,
John Lewis, Thos Griffith, John Brady,
John Clark, and VIM Porter This lat
ter says he is the noted ''Comanche Bill; -
that he killed the negro that the govern
ment had at Camp Mcclellan, and who re-
joiced and Dragged OF haviag killed whites
at the Minnesota massacre. He says he
is the only surviving member Of the family
of seven left at that massacre. He claims
to be an Indian scout, interpreter, etc, anG
says he is now on his way to Clinton, Iowa
to have surgical operation performed.
BIs~A certain young man, of kid gloves
side whiskers, and peppermint and hail
oil attachments. who has a room on Lyndt
street, up one fright of stairs, and young
lady of respectable parents residing in the
east end of the city have been the occasion
OF considerable gossip for several day:
, past. The young lady usually makes hel
appearance on Lynde street little aitel
one 0 clock in the afternoon, and remains
until near four To divert suspicion sht
usually makes detour of half block, be
fore entering the roon. She probabl,
: leaves home for the ostensible purpose O
going to school, where her parents sup
pose her to be storing her mind with ricl
and reliable knowledge Alas. for Ameri
cas- daughters!-we know that the school
room has few charms for a young girl of /;
romatic and iuina ginatiye turn of mind
Moline Primaries.
The various ward CT. ~-'ses las
night were fairly attended Although bu
little interest was manifested. Following
is the resul: for aldermen:
3 FIRST WARD.
/, Caucus held at blacksmith shop nea
) Halfway house. G. B. Wit,ick, chair
+ man; John Shalleen secretary. job
D Shalleeu was noYiiuai, d for alderman
Delegates to cItv convention were chose
h, as follows: C. @ Deere, Nils Swanson
3 J. II. Peterson, Henry M=grr
Thos. Jenkins, vino was fayorabl
named, did Tot appear as a candidate
y His friends did net reach the caucus uut
& TOO late to do him any good
G SECOND WARD.