The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

NOTES HERE AND THERE.
SO far this month, according to the
MarshaPs book, "a arrests have been
made.
Grant must have fallen low indeed
when such paper as the Rock Island
Union SCOTS at him.
Street Commissioner Marker will
commence making necessary repairs on
Andrews street, about the first OF next
week.
An immense link hat, handsomely
painted, has been hoisted at the Rock ISL
and House clothing store. 1t makes an
attractive sign.
Indignation No. l." should furnish
us his namc-not for publication but as
guarantee of good faith in sending his
communication.
Don't neglect to read the remarks of
Gen. McCle1nand, of this state, to Gov.
Tiden, when informing him of his nomin-
alton, and Gov Tilden's excellent reply.
Centennial lodge No. IA, A. q. U. W.
was organized at Streator, LaSalle o..
Ills, July 9Th, with "A charter members,
by w. III. Caldwell, d. G. M. W., of Rock
Falls, Ills.
"A. G. Bronson, who was stabbed by
VIM. Renfro, is improving slowly, but it
is thought that he will not be able to ap-
pear at the examination which is set for
next Monday.
E. W, Fox, one of the grand jury
which indicted Babcock, testified, Wednes-
day, before the house committee, that he
made known to Grant all the evidence
against Babcock.
The great mass of the Liberals of
Wisconsin go in with enthusiasm for Tilden
and Hendricks, and the Germans are
almost unit in support of the ticket 1t
is believed that Tilden will carry that state
by 10000 majority.
E, W. Boynton, G. NJ. W., G. H. So
lander, g. r., of Rock Island, A. Z.
Morey. D. G. NJ. W., of Moline, instituted
Peoria lodge, No 10, of Workmen, at Pc
oria, on the evening of July 7th, with 81
signers to the petition.
"A Republican paper says the Repub-
lican party is not responsible for Grant
but is responsible for Hayes. That's
pretty cheeky! Not responsible for Grant,
who was twice elected by it, but RESPONSE
Die for Hayes who was nominated by q
scratch.
The State Journal. Springfield. Ill
(Republican orgaD) says the Republican
party will assume no responsibility for the
late changes in the cabinet That paper
forgets that the Republican senate has con
hrmed the late appointments.
The Toledo Democrat says: THE gal
LIANT defense of our platform by General
Thomas Ewing in the committee and il
the convention has endeared him to tn,
Democrats of Ohio. Let us close up tn,
ranks now, General, and fight the common
enemy"
The Conkling Club, of Utica, boastet
of membership of 700 before the Cincin
natl convention After the convention
adjourned, meeting was held to chang
it to Hayes and Wheeler Club. and thel
only seven members were present
Where have the 693 gone?
One Of the best Democratic news
papers in Illinois Is the Rock Islam
ARGUS. 1t is not only an able and fear
less exponent of Democracy. but is brim
full of news and energy. Its weekly ed
ton has few superiors, east or west, as
reliable, fearless and vivacious journal
Henry County Neaos-G eneseo.
In the county court this morning. tn,
trial of John Collins, for beating his wife
was postponed until next Wednesda
morning at 10 o'clock, owing to the ab
sence OF witnesses. John Murphy, charge
with stealing Sc worth of drills from Eel
iah G. Bailey, on June 26, plead guilty
but "a he has been in jail some time h
E was discharged.
; AS David Barry, an employe of tn
: : ?. q Il. |. r. r., with a friend, was return
{ ing home last night, after the fire, the
were accosted by an unknown man VIII
made some insulting remark to which the
= replied. After few words they came [
blows, when the man pulled knife an
struck Barry four or FIVE times on the lie
side, inficting slight wounds, from til
breast to the groin. DR.. Craig attande
him.
MIR. John Boyle, for number c
years in the boot and shoe business i
this city, and now a resident of Milan, h;
received letter stating that his broth,
james died about the 18th or Goth of la
month, at SieIraville, Sierra county, Cal
fornia, leaving valuable property to whic
Mr.. Boyle and bis father and brothers al
heirs Mr.. Boyle will probably leave tt
fore part of next week, to settle up tt
estate
The alarm of fire last night about ]
o'clock was caused by blaze in a sectiC
house on the P. & R, l. r. R. short di
lance below the depot The Wide Avail
No 2, aud the Juniors turned out and e
tinguished the flames. No particu
damage was done, as the building was 1
= old one, and the tools were saved. III
cause of the fire is not known. I'll
Phoenix hose company turned out b
lie stopped before reaching the fire, as tn
supposed it was over the river. As tn
were coming up, Chas Strupp, one of Il
- fremen. fell, and the cart passed over /
ankle, but did not injure him seriously.