The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-18
IN TROUBLE.
Ell Fitzpatrick under Arrest
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His Preliminary Examination
set for next Monday. 4

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Eli Fitzpatrick Is young man. who 10
quite well known IN this locality. He isnow
in prison and will have to answer q charge
of forgery which has been preferred against
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He had partial examination before
Justice Chopper yesterday, ana the exarni-
nation was postponed until Monday after
noon, the accused being placed under $500
bah, which NE wasl unable togive, and con-
sequently was committed TO jail sse -
4ss THE DETAILS ss ns
of the transaction, as told by the prosecu-
ton, are substantially as follows:
Last Monday Fitzpatrick visited the
store of w. II, Lundy, and asked that 81
be- advanced to him on ring which he
took from his finger. The ring. was taken
in security and the money was paid to
him., . At
ID In asking for the loan, Fitzpatrick stated
that he was little hard up just at that
time, but expected some money on a note
which he had il his pocket signed by J. B.
Mcdonald, Of Rural township The ques-
ton was asked himif lie desired to pu.
that up as security for money. ~ He said
that he did not desire to part with II as he
considered the note .sgiit edge" and was in
no hurry tor the money.
Having secured his loan Of $2 he depart.
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Fitzpatrick visited the store again, and told
Mr.. Lundy. that. he Just had chance to 60
west and wanted some money immediately,
He stated that he was now willing to part
with the note, as it would require two days
at least to collect it, and if he accepted the
western offer. he would have TO secure
some ready money at once sesv-.
He said his oject in comig in was to, of !
for the note at . bargain. and although
it called for, $3.50, q, he would give
it up for $780, He said his only object was
to secure the money at once and that there-
fore he gave it up for less than the amount
which it called for. .sss-sz.a. "a. >. "a.
Mr.. Lundy stated thai. he was busy al
that time, but asked him to call in after
dinner when he would have some leisure
time, and would then examine into the
affair, and decide whether he would take it.
In the afternoon. Fitzpatrick came again
and commenced to drop on the amount Of
money which he would take for his note
He said that he would take $3.50 for it,
which was his last offer This fact rather
excited suspicion, as Mr.. Mcdonald is ICON
sidered one of the substantial residents of
Rural, and his individual note would be
honored at any of the banks. MIR. Ludy
desired time TO investigate the matter, and
told Fitzpatrick that II he would cab on
him wednesday morning, heswould proba
bly, be give the money. 6t~S
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was made to the farm of Mr. Med Donald,
and although that gentleman was not at
home, his wife was positive that her husband
had no outstanding paper. She was quite
sure that the note was not all righf, and she
favored the arrest of the party who clai med
that he had such an obligation from her
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The police were Informed Of the above
facts, and were notified that the suspected
party had an appointment 70 visit Lurdys
store. yesterday morning. ssAas
At the hour named Fdtzpatrict march
ed into the store, and refused to take Q cent
less for his note. He was Informed thatlt
would be necessary for him to- endorse it, ]
and he proceeded to do 1t without any re-
iuctance
While Mr. Lundy was counting out
some money, as If to pay the agreed
amount, INT Poifce' IN tle poisoH o1s MAI
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He was taken TO jail, When- hes sent Tor
an attorney. oilrer oisen visited MN,
and learning OF the manner OF the arrest
nc demanded to be shown the SheTlH 8 au-
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