The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-10
NorEs HEREAND THERE.

The Spah burglary case is on trial to-
day.
The Rodman Rifles drill this eve
ming.
Al. Bowen is home again and once
more rules at the Bijou.
"A, NJ. Guild, proprietor of the Wal
lace House. Sterling, was in the city to-
day,
On Saturday night occur the prelim-
mary rehearsals for the Republican cir
Gus.
There will be a straight Democratic
convention and a straight fight. Don't
forget it.
MIR. Schmidt. the insane soldier from
the Island has been sent to the military
asylum at Washington.
1t is not yet determined whether the
l4th battalion will leave Rock Island on
Monday evening or Tuesday morning.
There was a light frost yesterday
morning and another this morning. No
severe enough to harm anything, however
The extension of the 23d street sewer
necessitates gap in the street, and COM
pels change of cars between Rock ISLAND
and Moline.
The national greenbQck labor party a
party, is no more an important factor il
the contest. The political fight this fal
will be between the two great parties.
Spencer, the convict, was brough
from Joliet by Deputy Phil Miller las
evening, closely handcuhed. Phil did no
propose to take any chances on Spencer
getting away.
There is some ugly gossip going tn
rounds about certain transactions, which
| if true, should be rigidly punished. TIL
matter concerns the public in great mes
sure and calls for investigation.
Capt. Jones has leased the CONNER
ciaI Hotel, and will thoroughly removal
and repair it, opening on the 10Th ms
The Captain is an old river man an
will undoubtedly keep first olass hotel,
W. L. Sweeney, will be a represent
ative to the Supreme Grand Lodge {
Odd Fellows, of the United States, whic
assemblies in Baltimore, Sept 18th, NJ
Sweeney Is one of the oldest members
the order in the state.
From the Syracuse, N. Y, Coarte
we learn that Alex. Steel, Esq of tn
city, was married to Mrs. Sarah Bahcocl
The many friends Of the bride and groo
will wish them prosperous and hapE
future. Mr.. and Mrs. Steel are expecte
to arrive in Rock Island on Friday.
The piles were dumped to-day reac
for driving on the new c., B. s Q. trat
and The work Of building trestle VOL
for the new track will begin as soon
the piles are driven, In the meentin
the cross ties will be laid and grading
the track as lar as Brooks Crossing
finished.
The ''orator of the Upper end" is g
ing about telling Democrats they must q
nominate candidates.; but swallow Il
greenbsck nominees. Heis fine discip
to advise Democrats-especially when |
never was anything but dyed 10 Il
wool republican. Democrats will hard
take his advice, however.
j. r. Johnston and wife will iea'
here next Monday for Bethel, Conn, MI
Johnst0n's former home, to remain fe
weeks among old time friends. Mrs.
has not been on @ visit to her home f
several years and naturally looks forWa
to the visit with anticipstiOns of pleasur
> The ARGUS wishes them a pleasant tr
and 40 enjoyable time.
The Great Pacing Race at the Paor
Fair has been changed from Friday
Tuesday, Sept, 22d. Sleepy Tom, Row,
Boy, Matte Hunter. and Lucy have q
ready entered for it. These are tie ia:
est PAGERS IN the world There will pos
lively be present Hopeful, the taste
trotter now on turf, who will trot vi
Midnight later in the week, Darby, who
record is cow 2:163 in public and 2:I3
private mile trot. With a running mate
Friday against time. Tie Electric Lig
will be given on the fair grounds OF We
nesday night with a running race, for {
best time in the world. Every day in t
week will be full of attractions,