Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-12

most remarkably successful. and univer-
sally conceded most numerous of all far.
cicsl plays known to the annals of the
western stage. 1.-THE City Directory"
The lepub leans of Moline held meet.
ing at the rooms Of the Business Mems
association in that c:ty Tuesday night to
discuss the question of organizing re-
publican leae ue. Supervisor r. A. Smith
was made temporary chairman and Col.
Hjalms Kohler, county clerk. was in
structed to confer with the bosses of the
state league IS to the feasibility Of affect
ing an organization. It's too bad that
Boss Wells doesn't live in Moline SO that
he could have his mouth in that pie, but
he'll probably ring himself in, notwith-
standing
Boys and children's suits almost at
Iyour own figures at the London.
The Union makes a weak and whining
attempt to excuse its position in admit
ting to its columns the irresponsible and
cowardly attack on Supt of Waterworks
Murrin and the city council and signed by
"B." At the last moment it attempts to
pat Supt. Murrin on the back by stating
that he would make better superinten-
dent by flushing out the private sewer at
The ARGUS Office. This suggestion may
be intended a. compliment to Mr.. Muir
rim, but he is not apt to take it so. He is
rot in the sewer business. At least when
THE ARGUS has any of that kind of work
to do it will send either to the city scav-
engei's office or the Union Office.
Boys and children's suits almost at
your own figures at the London.
There was large attendance at the
| funeral of Miss Viola Mitchell, which
| took place yesterday afternoon from her
father residence in South Moline. There
was profusion of beautiful floral offer
| ings. contributed by friends, testifying of
their respect for the deceased, and symps>
| thy for the relatives. The services were
conducted by the Rev. Ida G. Hultin,
pastor of the | nitsrian church, who &C.
livered al eloo uent and impressive dis
course. Sever Al selections of appropriate
music were finely rendered by quartette
consisting of Misses Amy Huey and Katie
kadel, and A. G. Woodyatt and DR.. A
Reeser. The pail bearers were: F. P.
Lewis. jacob Soft, Ernest Malcolm, E.
E. Msngold D c. Daggett and George
E. Evans. The interment was made in
Riverside cemetery. Moline Dispatch.
Go to the London before the stock is
broken.
In accordance with the new law in re-
gard TO the killing of English sparrows,
for the heads OF which bounty of two
cents each is offered if brought in guam
titles of not less than 10 heads, County
Clerk Kohler has received bulletins and
descriptions for the use of city, town and
village clerks by whom the bounty will be
paid. The law provides that for three
months after Dec /, 1891, bounty shall
be paid for these heads. and it also pro
vides penalty for anyone who shall at
tempt to get bounty on the heads of other
birds. These bulletins are now at the
county clerks Office and can be had by
any of those authorized to pay the bounty
Goods almost st your own figures at the
London.
The fixtures for the new
Rock leland house bar room
hsve arrived, and in richness of
material and ornamental design surpass
anything of the kind in the three cities.
A skilled mocha aic from Chicsgo is put
ting them in position The fixtures are
OF antique oak and include 2O.foot bar
of solid oak, with mahogany top. The
wall fixtures include beveled glass mir.
ror of 100 by 60inches fsnked on either
side by smaller mirrors, equally beautiful.
Gard rooms and new billiard and pool
tables are also to be Put in. When the
Messrs. Negus b ave the improvements in
contemplation completed they will have
one of the finest hotels OF its size in the
state.
Goods not sold but given away at the
London.
In connection with its other ISLANDERS
upon the city for its improvements and
endeavors to better the fire and DO
lice apparatus. the Union indirectly casts
q slur upon the patrol wagon
The Union never was given particularly
to favoriug anything of progressive
nature. but the march of progress has
moved along in Rock Island just the
same. Rock Is and needs better police
protection, especially at night; there is
no doubt of that, but it is due to the
growth of the city more than anything
else. But there are no available funds
to PROVE de it now. Mex. spring we are
assured more men will be put on, which
are needed. In. he meantime the admin
| istration could better the force by i'm.