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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
demonstrated that the latter charged more
than the speaker for the same work

demonstrated that the latter charged more
than the speaker for the same work.
TAKE RIDE.
The question of allowing the City
Marshal a horse and wagon for police
service was referred to the police commit
tee, with power to act.
Bills aggregating $6.465.S5 were then
allowed, and the necessary ordinance
covering their payment was passed.
On motion of Mr.. Larkin a sidewalk was
ordered constructed on the east side OF
Twenty third street near Sixth avenue.
The claims of certain extra persons
acting as clerks during the late election,
were referred to the Finance committee.
Mr.. Lundy, of the Finance committee, re-
ported that the committee had made some
examination of the claims of Mrs. Brue
for damage incurred by reason of a de
fective sidewalk. The committee had no
proposition to report looking to an
amicable settlement.
On motion the committee was given
power to act to the premises.
POLL TAX,
On notion the street commissioner was
instructed to collect the poll tax for the
present year.
Mr.. Whitman desired to call up his
resolution adding the duties of side
walk commissioner to the duties now per-
formed by the street commissioner.
Without acting on motion, the council
adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
THE ROCK PILE.

The city rock pile was formally opened
this morning in the Armory yard,
where pile of rock had been placed for
that particular purpose. Owen Dillon
was the first prisoner set at work,
and his movements were watched
by crowd of people, who were somewhat
interested in the proceedings. The rock
pile is now an established institution, and
tramps and other offenders against the city
ordinances will soon ascertain what pleas
ure is derived from hard work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
A FLOATER.

The Muscatine Journal of the 7th inst,
says: "When the Golden Gate came down
yesterday morning she reported fioater
above the city, and during the day Mr..
Sausr, Waterman at the Hershey boom.
came ashore with the remains. The body
had no coat on, and the shirt sleeves were
rolled up as if death had met him accident
ally, at work. An inquest was held but
nothing was found to identify the remains
1t was believed the man was a hand on
board the Tiber, which lost one of her
crew several days ago. A day or two
since bucket of the Tiber was picked up
in the river, and it is supposed that
the drowned man was in the act of draw
ing water and the jerk of the bucket pulled
him in. He was buried in the city GENE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
RIVER NEWS.

The river at this point is falling again,
the stage indicating five feet five inches
above low water mark. The same de-
cline is reported from up river points, and
very low stage of water is expected by
river men.
The Alex Mitchell and the Kendall passed
up this morning. The latter win be used
on the upper river during the low water, as
she can float with few feet in the channel,
and will be used to transfer passengers
and freight from the larger steamers.
The Josephine is due up this afternoon,
while the War Eagle is expected down
during the day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
REVENUE RAsCALs.

Moline is getting to be quite metropoi
tan in the way of sensations. The last
one to stir the public up, is a beer case
The name of the man who figures in the
affair is G. F. Gunnison. 1t seems that
Mr.. Gunnison is comparatively "a stranger
in the city, so that little is known of him
He occupies the basement of the old
Weber brewery on Wells street. and has
been buying beer at Stirling and bottling
it. He has sold his bottled beer to families
in Moline and also to saloon keepers This
fact would be all right enough if he had a
license to do so, but investigation by Mar
shall Henderson proved that he had not
and steps are being taken to arrest him.
The Marshal went to Rock Island this
morning to interview the revenue officers
at that place, and it is probable that by
the time this article reaches the public
Gunnison will be in custody.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
LOCAL SURVEY.
John Aster suffers from a
Runaway this Morning.
Death of Mr.. N. Folsom at
bis residence last night.
RUNAWAY.

This morning as John Aster, the wei
known baker. was delivering bread to the
restaurant of Fred Kull on Second avenue,
the horse which was attached to the wag-
on became frightened and ran away. 1t is
supposed that the animal became fright
ened by the breaking of tug, which al
lowed the shafts to strike him
The horse only get as far as Lundy's
store on the same block when the vehicle
was overturned, and the occupant, Mr.. AS
ter, and small boy named Fred Kull
were thrown out on the street. The for
mer was rendered insensible by the fall,
receiving injuries about the head and
shoulders, while the boy escaped with a
few bruises.
The injured man was conveyed to his
home on Third avenue, where DR.. Trues-
dial and Bernardo attended him. 1t was
ascertained that no bones were broken,
and unless the internal injuries prove of
more serious character than is now ap-
pretended, Mr.. Aster will be able to be
about within very few days.
The wagon was badly broken up by the
accident, but the horse was captured with
out injuring himself in the least
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
THE TOWERS.

The location of the electric light towers
by the special committee of the council
appointed for that purpose, and made
public yesterday afternoon, appears to
give general satisfaction.
The committee endeavored to place the
towers throughout the city SO as to make
an equal distribution as concerns territory
and population.
The first tower was placed on the corner
of Fourth avenue and Fifth street, the
street, the fourth on Fourth avenue and
Thirteenth street, the fifth on Third avenue
and Seventeenth street, the sixth on Sixth
avenue and Twenty-frst street, the seven
street. the eighth on Seventh avenue and
Elm street, the ninth on Fifth and
Robbins avenue.
In addition to these light will be main
tanned at the water works building, which
will illuminate the railroad crossing to the
government bridge.
An effort was made last evening to
change the location of the sixth tower
from Twenty first street to Twentieth A
number of the residents of the latter street
were on hand to request the change.
The report of the committee on location
was not called up at the meeting last night,
although final disposition of the matter
was fully expected.
1t is probable that special meeting will
be called for that propose in the near
future when the proposed change of the
sixth tower may be Incorporated in the
committee report
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08

Dick Straw, for loan of A.
Dr. Straw asked her what sh.
wanted it for. She stated that she war,,5
to go to Davenport to see a doc,o,
Straw told her that there were enough doo
tors in Moline to attend to her if she NO.
sick. She said that she was not sick h..
that "she was in fix Then Dr. Stro,,,
told her that if she wanted help that sh.
ought to go to the one who had causod
her ruin, and he refused her the five dol
lars. She kept asking him about il fo,
some days, until finally he ordered her AWAY
from the premises, and she has not bob.
cred him since then. This fact, if placed
in court or before the public
is evidence that Mr.. Moore is not the opIc
one that she asked for money, and She
would have been just as liable to Law the
case on any one else. DR. Straw acted
wisely in not giving her any money. Il ia
also reported that she asked other parties
for money and met with a similar recon.
ton
Reports about the affair are numerop,
and the latest one is that there are two
other prominent men that have not done
as they should, and when the time comes
for disclosure Moline will fairly blaze with
a camp fire of deep laid plot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
PERSONAL.

Frank Robinson is spending a few weeks
at Colorado Springs.
c. w. O,Neill left last night for Color
ado.
Miss Belle Peasants returned from Chi
cago last evening.
Prof. Gamwell, former principal of the
High sthool, is in the city on short visit
The Rev. S. S. Cryer will be home on
Wednesday.
John Weyerhauser is in Kansas City on
business.
Col. J. N. McComb has been placed on
the retired list of army officers.
A. Levi, wife and son, of Philadelphia
arrived in the city last evening
Rev. A. Meanwhile. member of the fac
ulty of the st. Viateur college, of Kanka-
kee, was in the city to-day.
p. w. Wilcox, the MENDOZA carpenter,
was in the city this morning.
S. T. Bowlby returned home from Chi
cago yesterday.
Major Wagner, former resident of this
city, but now located at Buffalo, Iowa, was
in the city during the morning.
VIM. Campbell and family from county
Down, Ireland, arrived in this city few
days ago. They are relatives of John
Warnock, of Rural, and will locate perma-
nently in that township.
j. A. Boland & Co., were the successful
contractors in securing the rebuilding of the
Moline bridge over Rock river. The
price named is 81 800.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
MORE OF MOORE.
The Putativs Pap Of Clara Bryanrs Baby.

The Putative Pap Of Clara Bryant's Baby.
The talk of the town at present is the
Moore affair. Every one is discussing it,
and many of the people in Moline view the
affair as matchmaking scheme. To-day
fact was brought to light that plainly
shows that w. r. Moore is not the only
one whom Miss Bryant tried to extort
money from. Some three months ago, as
she was engaged in cleaning DR.. Dunn's
office. she asked the well known dentist,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
BROOM CORN AFFAIR.

-. Webb was arrested in Davenport a
few DAYS since and locked up in the police
station.
The cause of his incarceration was an
Indictment which had been found against
him by the grand jury of the January term
of the district court for embezzlement
The story, as told by the prosecution is
70 the effect that in November, 1881, ID.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
PROBATE.

The entries in the Probate Court for
Monday, August q are as follows:
Eatate of John A. Vogel, deceased
Order authorizing administrator to receive
payment of and cancel note belonging to
estate and not yet due.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
A MOLINE MANsION,

A MOLINE MANSION.
West Moline has taken the lead of fine
residences in this city for some time past
but now east Moline can surpass anything
in the shape of residences in this vicinity
The one referred to is the elegant new
structure of H. A. Barnard, on Park street
1t is certainly the most imposing one in the
three cities. Situated at the top of q
beautiful hill, it commands view of the
Arsenal and all the surrounding country.
Time, the producer of all things, has worked
this splendid piece of architecture together
with mans ever ready genius. The resi-
dence was commenced two years ago by J.
G Salisbury and will De ready for occupancy
about the Goth of December. 1t is three
stories high and of brick. The details of
this elegant mansion are complete and
are altogether too numerous to MENTION
but the main points the ARGUS reporter
| CLEANED from tour through the building.
The kitchen, which is the basement, is 2Ox
16 and supplied with all the modern inn
provements so convenient to large house.
A bathroom is apportioned off from the
kitchen for the servants USE The din
ing room is in the centre of the basement
and is finished in Oak. 1t is a large, well
lighted and finely arranged apartment.
SECOND FLOOR.
The second floor is a model of
elegance and comfort. aud is
reached by a magnificent stairway
of black walnut and oak. The parlors are
splendid rooms and superbly finished.
The wainscoting is of mahogony, and that
of the sitting room and library of cherry.
The window cases are also finished in ma
hogany. Folding doors, finely finished,
separates the front parlor from the back.
THIRD FLOOR.
The front stairway reaching the third
floor is of the same pattern as that of the
second. The sleeping apartments are
arranged so that there is no need for any
one who falls into tho arms of Morpheus
there to rest uneasy, as everything that
genius can devise and put into execution
has been done. There is steam regis
ter in each room, a marble wash stand,
etc. There is also back stairway finished
in poplar.
IN GENERAL.
We have given but an outline of this
splendid mansion, as detailed account of
it would take up too much space. The
house is to be heated by steam. Davis g.
Co. have done the plumbing. An inter
esting feature is the electric bell system.
There is bell in every ROOM so that the
occupants can be notified all at once for
dinner, etc. A furnace is built in the base
ment and an engine will also be put in. A |
large conservatory is to be built over the |
basement and a door cut through from the |
dining room. This is an afterthought of |
Mr.. Barnard's and will add much to the |
beauty of the place. The grounds are to |
be terraced as soon as possible. The great
er part of the building of the residence has |
been under the direct supervision of Mr.. /
Barnard, and reflects great credit upon that |
gentleman's genius and executive ability. |
In conclusion there only remains to be /
said that the residence is one of the finest /
and most complete that can be found in
this section of the country, and the cost of
it will not fall short of $4,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
THE LIBRARY.

The regular monthly meeting of the
library directors was not held last evening
owing to the fact that a quorum was not
present 1t is probable that special meet
ing will be called during the month.
The librarians report for the month end
ing July 31st, 1882, is as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08

'Lindsey's Blood Searcher' will cure
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it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08

The best and cheapest Car Starter is sold
by Borden, Selleck & Co., Chicago, I'll.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-08
FOR SALE CHEAP

a new Tuerk water motor, No. IL will
governor, by John Kock, gunsmith.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-05-12
The PrOtiuct Ion Of wheat In this Vicinity
9.4. aAsl In the Country Heheratty, N

45 a"d In the Country Generally.
We arc indebted to Mr.. J. Il. Bell, Of
West Alexander, pa., for n pleasant call
yesterday in the course OF which he IN.
formed US TINT 49, 900 bushels OF wheat had
been shipped from the depot at that place
over the IIemplcld road to this city and
points East in the past few months. Con.
siderable corn has also been shipped, the
last shipment coming down yesterday,
which was sold at 90 cents in this city. Mr..
Bell says that tho wheat never looked
better in that region, and there Is
II large, crop in prospect. An un.
usually large breadth OF corn has also been
planted. Tho farmers OF that region
arc not giving their exclusive attention 10
wool, but are taking decided interest in
wheat, corn and oats, especially the two
former. This is true! tho country over
during the last few years. All persons
have observed that farmers prefer those
crops that can be produced with the lcast
manual labor. This fact, together with
high prices OF late years, have combined 10
make wheat growing popular rs well as re-
muncrativc. The increase in the produc,
ton OF wheat in this country during the
past eleven years may DO seen by the fol
lowing table, in which the yield for 1881 /,
estimated, and the. season was very unfav
onble in all respects;
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Tories saw that the time had come iora radi.
caI change, aud but for the assassinations Of
last week the tide Of public opinion would
have been in that direction. Now every.
thing is changed for the time being, and
the problem is whether the craftsmanship
Of England will be able to cope successful.
" with English prejudices, and carry for.
ward to n proper experiment the lately
proposed policy. y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-05-12
BUSINESS CARDS.
NEW BOILER WORKS.

Manufacturers Of portable, I,a,io,,,.
s ssSs e aS III si saai1 " s,sy S
Dealers In secondhand boilSt' r f,ei Ton wttf
apply 70 ,iF5F.} COX 4 MOuprI LSn0tttnA.!a,
-. ~. No. l6od NatsS,ps.
reasonable. .7.H1f 'Haoh. Tern
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-05-12
GR.ANDl: EXCURSION,
VA D., 4 4 Q, r, X, 10 Vi
Mountain Lake Pn1.l,

On the top Of the Allegheny Mountains 400 fcc,
n n,, Sea lsyci midway between O.tKLASD md
tho convenience OF those who DESIRE 10 ntrha aS
lots on which to erect Colleges The sale of rhnIrc
pilots will take placs on THURSDAY, MAY lStI at
u o'clock 4. NJ. untilanl including that date only
cun!on liz kcs can be had at all principal stations
on u Q. 4. 4. At 9 cents per mile, good from MAY
18th ;o! Board and Lodging furnished to ex.
sn.sloni,S NJ reduced rates. Maps and circulars
=. T. MAsDES. !'resldent, or J. II. DAVIS. su.
perintendent Oakland, Nd. sG31'5 Z: myis nav
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-05-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

WANTED--A GOOD SITUATION IN
y! aptisate family. hotel or restaurant. Ap.
NY ~ 900 Market street. a n 1T rI1. ~ syl2k
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DIED.

-, hHoADRlGHT.on Wednesday afternoon. NAV
~. ~. at o'clock. Mrs. BARBARA BR0ApE,Gnr
Funeral from the residence Of her son, Godfrey
faatz. No. l'3' Market street. this afternoon ut
O'clock. Friends OF The family arc invited. "A
FRlCks-On Wednesday, May 10. ISL Cu,r.
Lo1rE fhicks, aged Is ycars, months and 10 tays.
Funeral from the residence OF her son.in.,aw,
Charles +. sehenk, In Fulton. on Friday afternoon
ateoc!ocs. Friends OF the family arc invited, In
termcnt At Greenwood Cemetery, '-,f',
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-05-12
5il94 EDUCATIONAL.
FEMAIE stlio0L ar
The National Can't,

. NJ. and Mrs; VIM. D; uABELL viii, ono, =
School a. the National Capital. A seSaSah Fsa.le
Sna psy sShcS for I99ns aides on .S1 S94s
al present occupied by Mn 81. k a,r che eullts,
OIL Fourteenth street Sir. and Wn cs"l,ss SAte'
assisted BY 4 complete. corps Of MAs,ets Sil \
facility will be afforded 10 students I, aha tr.J
classes. while the preparatory dels,tmer;s aNsSt
ccive most thorough attention. 'ea' VII n
Tho modern languages viii form
feature Of the school. For iuil nsftis,,. ptohks
the + incipal. WILLIAM b Tamn.Mts
hnr26DswAw ," III NJ. 81. n. W. WSshiddIhttt,
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PROGRAMME
Entries close May 9th.
First DAy-Wcdncs.lay, June It'll.
l. Purse s'oG 800 class First. $40: second, s1oo;
Pnne; 500. 29d class First. $3.50; second, si25;
third, s7a; fourth, $50. t ~, 'f"'T
Second Day-Tllurstlay, June Sth.
3. Pune. 500. go class First, $780, second, sle5;
third. So; fourth, $50. 49, .s =
l. Purse 500. 20 class pMcets. First 500: second
5. Purse. 500. Running, mile heats. . in 3. Fist.
slO'; second $50; third. $50; fourth, SO. v,
Third Day-Frida,, June 9th.
6. Purse, sic0 2;3i class First, $40; second 100:
third. $50; fourth. so. :.Ils,l,z -
:. Pune, s!o9. l!oIses owned In Ohio county, and
never having trOtted for money. First, SO;
second SIS; third, sl5; fourth. $40. n !
Fourth Day-Satur.lay, June 10th.
S. Purse, 500 Running, mile heats. In B. Fist,
500: second. $50; lhirl, si0 fourth. SO.
D. Purse. $500 Free for all. First, $50: second,
sl25; third, So fourth: $50. -
10. PaHe 500 s45 class fint, 500; second, $40:
third, $780, fourth, $40. IA, =, = ~ !.
3in5, In harness, excepting Nos. q and g. To be
governed by the rules and regulations OF the Na-
iional TrottinG association, MS amended February,
1857. Entries close May 27th NJ ii O'Clock I'm. nj
the secrctAry's office. Entrance fee. 10 mr cent Of
purse. Four entries required to fill and three 10
start. A horse distanciug the field, or any mar,
thereof, viii receive but one money. Address all
communications TO the Secretary. y 80
- "A. REfMANN, President.
GEO. r. TlSGLE. Secretary. 1I5.f
1z8 80
Fall Meeting State Fair and Exposition sEpTRM.
Der il, l., 10, u, 10 md lG. :ie.f.s0sa4 W. &
Ccntcnnial Dny, SAT URDAY. SEPTEMBER 10th
hnSneeches by distinguished om,ors on satur.
Gny. lGtll. 90 H.. 2lts % f1.f-- myl "
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FASHION NOTES.
Very plain skirts are in high favor.

Very plain skirts are in high favor
Tinted and colored grenadines arr again worn.
Laccs were never more worn than this summer.
''
Nile md lavender are ayorte tnts for grena.
dimes ~
Jerseys are much for the jackets OF lawn tennis
costumes.
Lengthwise tucks aud tucked yokes nre features ia
bathing suits,
New bathing suits have short sleeves and trouEera
loose nj the ankles.
The maudoluc is coming In vogue as the nnsica! in.
strumCnt oi l"r aesthetics
Making ncclle la /. among fancy work for ladies
during the summer seAsoI
There is much variety in the fashions OF bAtLInV
suits as in all other garments,
Tie ZoURye form u bathing sut combining m, lous.
ANA trousers IN ono piece, Is revived.
Pale Yelowish INK shades nre much used in hne mill
ncry aud tor ribbons and bows ON Whit, mur,nr
dresses, '
rnri,ianlacet hoys with pointed Perforated toes OF
place ~ huttunrd boots.
Striped lawn toums cottons for the skirts ana white
lawn t"ns cloth for tile spoons are worn wlth White
or bright wool Jerseys for lawn tennis -uits
The hpHSr " II Ngds SAYS that the gentlemen rlcrs
WHO crowd ne bnls lr Bouosuo ~ has time are wear.
ing round clt and SOFT felt Instead of tall hats
polka dnlt" white Rui ml-ll's the trimmings ara
fancy Muslin hanikrrch"ls HUd artificial das!es Lutter.
cups hud "llto ana ilnN Scotch roses
plea'ri skirt hUttoning NJ the wai. is worn
WIN I"uRNs nhhug sniir, canvas belt. white blHck
or h'Hn- lNt '""r ut mo costume, nul wnulrn stock
IHEH a'o matching the color are necdiul accessories
made OF ,in'u lawn 100 IN, N0,uer HHhhArI shape that
~, the i 4kiris are shrrrd ON 10 tucked. pulled
me tnlness ~ 'front.' AT Tho waist Inc hut ~" dent
trained back tails unsc I'm i WRtlraG folds from tho
shoulder 10 ITO tucked or runrl huttum ~ the skirt
mrliy slrred ami ubhoI trimmed pockets AMI seeNos
NhIsU sucl gowns,
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day in November, said Gen. James Craig taking about
court business and legal talent, when we struck q
small stream that appeared to lie about thirty yards
wide Hello, sntd Judge Norton Of Missouri This ia
new stream to me. How shall itr Taking nj.
vantage Of his ignorance pretended to survey the sit
uation and after emerging from the tcket solemnIy
inquired: Judge, can you swim 2 Like fsh lie re-
prd while his ewes twkled In tho expectation of dis
PLAY ing his ability i'll that direction. Il can't said SO
suppose strip on and swim across testing the depth
~ you CO. and give me the advantage of your PERI
encc All right he said dsmounting from his horse
Then he removed all his clothes. tied them together
tousiy into the creek choked my handkerchief into
my mouth To keep from laughing, while the Judge
gravely waied across through exactly four inches Of
water; but you would have died to see his LOOK of
nterahe disgust when he reached the opposite bank
His feet blue with mud, but his ankles were
scarcely touched by the water 1t was three straight
days before he spoke to me again"