The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

Ras- Eleven tramps this morning.
Bounced.
SaTEvery sunny corner was thronged
with loaters this morning.
Ra- Mrs. Julius Smith died suddenly of
apoplexy. on Saturday, at 5 p. m. Funeral
day at p. ID.
Ba~A Coaltown row may be looked for
any day, now that they know they can
perform here with impunity.
nsaW. K. Oyler feels additional
responsibility as father. 1t occurred on
Friday, and congratulations and cigars are
in order.
Ba There were six imnersions at the
Baptist church last evening, Under the
pastoral care of Rev f. G. Linield the
congregation grows larger each week.
Rg Hannecke's cigar store presents a
neat and tasty appearance since the com
is whole souled fellow and deserves
success.
BgrScripture has been verified in Mo-
line lately-especially that passage which
says: And the last shall be first and the
first last. For explanation of this problem
consult some of the signers OF Hemenway' 5
petition. 1t is really surprising how the
names got at the top" after all the
others had signed, but they did all the
same.
| B1s~ The calico party at Timm' Hall. on
| Friday evening of last week, was largely
attended. 1t was one of the best parties
of the season and noticeable for the refined
class in attendance. The Young Men
social club were the originators and deserve
credit for the orderly manner in which
these parties have been managed and the
care used in making the company select
and desirable. The club adheres strictly
to the invitation rule and admit none who
are not up to the standard.
BHM Messrs, Gould Il Co., the popular
Moline cothiers, haYe secured the ser
vices of b, 7. Anderson, an artistic cutter
of high reputation. Mr.. Schultheis vii
also continue with the firm, which. witt
Mr.. Anderson, makes this the place to ge
clothing made in frst-class style. Tht
reputation of Gould Il Co., is already
we'll established and now that they have
engaged Mr.. Anderson the house take
the lead of all competitors. All order
will receive prompt attention, Satisfac
tion both in style of make up" and Fl
guaranteed in all cases. 24d3t.
! R@%Saturday afternoon about O'Clock
James Berry, coal miner at Allison
bank, went into Oscar Peafs saloon, o.
: Wells street, and at once commenced
, disturbance, throwing chairs around, actin
boisterously and saying that he could viii
any man IN Moline. About this tim
o Marshal Wells happened in and seein
the intoxicated condition of Berry concluC
r. ed to arrest and confne him. Arrest hin
q he did, but confinement he objected tc
n playfuly tossing the officer around tb
n billiard table, and making carom on tn
Q corner, causing an unpleasant sensatio
y among the officials ribs, after which h
. concluded to take lock of the marshal
- hair, and. selecting a handful from I'll
- long flowing beard, stopped not for scissor
% or knife but took it roots and all. At tn
a stage of affairs Officer Olson put in g
appearance, calling to his aid several b,
ISLANDERS. The enemy was surrounded al
taken. though he showed no white feathe
r. and amidst kicks, curses and blows, VI
in conveyed towards the calaboose. They b;
y not proceeded many steps, howeve
st before it was discovered tn
ne the officers had nothing but Il
at clothes, and the prisoner, Invested of ,
cuCuiA dIIeSN SACcpI ulS SilliAs WAS IN
licking around, tapping every one vi
came within his reach with fist like pi
VI. driver and evincing great antipathy
H. pants legs, particularly naval uniform
Ever and anon he would dart to the rig
or left, and always return triumphant
hourishing the greater part OF some U
& fortunate and TOO conspicuous spectator
sr- breeches leg. (for confirmation of Il
DO. statement interview tie COMMODORE. Z;
ties who witnessed the scene say tt
Officer Olson, if not stopped by the N
y shal, would have taken Berry to the ca
Use boose, dead or alivej that at one time
er did go down for his revolver but W.
aud others shouted, don't shoot hin
He was allowed to 90, and be taken hou
aud on his way out ridiculed the police
net Moline, e,-stopping near the st. Louis de
Ier- for 20 minutes, emitting the most revolt
md obscenity mingled with oaths and thre;
ing Comments upon the conduct of the auth
titles are unnecessary, for the Engl