The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-19

The water in the river is still rising.
but not SO rapidly as it was.
The Turner'S from distance have been
coming in steadily since morning.
Mrs. Wright who has been in jail for
stealing coat. was released to-day.
The circuit court was in session this
afternoon. Judge Glenn occupied the
bench.
Chinese lanterns will be used By the
Turner's in their terchlight procession to-
night.
The torch light procession will start
from Turner Hall as near 9 o'clock as
possible.
There were q great many people, on
on the river banks last evening looking at
the great rise in the river.
Our streets present quite festive
appearance with green boughs, gsrlands.
flags and triumphal arches.
- The enumerators of Cordova and
South Rock Island have filed their census
returns with the County Clerk to-day.
Electric bells communicating with
each floor of the Harper House. are being
put 10. Chas, Fiebig is doing the work.
There will be meeting of the Rock
River Presbytery, in the Broadway Pres
byterian Church. on Monday evening at
O clock
There will be quite a number of iliu-
limitations on stores and private houses
along the line of march of the Turner
procession.
Some Of the drains in The city, com
municating with the river, have become
flooded and are causing considerable in
convenience.
-Tramps are getting numerous agai q
On the G. B. & Q. railroad. south of
this. The conductors have orders to put
them off and keep them off,
The Des Moines society of Turner'S
20 members. the Dubuque, 9 Imem-
bers. and the Muscatiue members. ar
rived in this city this morning.
John Sutcliffe carries both OF his
hands done up in rags. He says they
are poisoned by paint. Erysipelas has
now set in. which makes them more pain
full.
There was moonlight excursion last
night. The time for this kind of enter
taipment is now at hand. and is always 80
delightful. At least that is what those say
who attend them.
The four special policemen to be en-
p!oyed by the Turner society during the
next three days, have been duly sworn in.
They are Charles Fiebig. John X, Cordts,
Sam Crook and P F, Morgart.
The Turner's from Davenport will be
met at the Ferry landing on this of the
river by tie Rock Island society and pre-
coded By Bleuers' band will march to
headquarters, and join in the torchlight
The case against Otis J. Dimick, for
carrying concealed weapons. came up on
continuance before Justice Cooke. this
morning. Defendant pleaded guilty and
fine of SO and costs was imposed.
The Sells Brothers Millionaire Con-
federation Of Stupendous shows is gradu-
ally vending it's way Rock Island wards, |
and will exhibit in this city early in July. |
Throughout the country it is turning peo-
pie away at every performances.
Al Bowen, will send up two fire BAL |
looms. tonight. one. at $3.50 and the other |
at o'clock AL has got a transparency |
in front of his store, which sets forth that
the "Bjou extends greeting to ell
visitors"
Tho case of the People against j. s
Gilmore for assault and bettery on OTIS
J. Dimick, came up before Justice Cooke |
this morning, but owing to tho absence Of
Deputy Sheriff Arkrum. q witness. was
continued till this day week.
There was Wild Legend current that
beer during the Turner festival was 10 be
sold ut three cents glass, THIS is not so |
however aud this idea must have original
el in the brain Of soue sanguIne disciple /
Of Gam brinug.
"A warrant has been issued by Justice |
Chopper. against Matthew RispeD, on
complaint of 2. D. Burk. for keeping q |
nuisance, in the form of althy hog pen.
The parties live in the Third ward, be
tween Second and Third avenues.
There has been remarkably rapid |
growth of trees il the oity since yesterday
afternoon. Ga many of the principal
streets where no leaf was visible. there are
groves of luxurieDt foliage. The Turner's
are supposed to have had something TO do
with this.
Extra policemen will be employed by
he city as specials. during the next six
lays. The precise number has not beeu
decided on. but the pTeeaation is very
one, as there will be al immense
nfux of people during the Turn-Fost and
Regatta. and % such occasions crooks are
Always on hand.
Tho river road between this point and
Port Byron, is inundated from the
high stage Of water in the river. Some
hires or four of these places are dangerous
% persons and teams and too much care
,annot be exercised in treversing this road.
The damage to land. from the water ia
his vicinity, is slight so far.