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LOCAL BUDGET.
An Excursion Party from
Mendota.
Location of the Electric Tow
er under dispute.
Police Business and Other
News.
EXCURSION.
This morning at 11 o'clock as excursion
arrived over the C. B. & Q. from Mendota.
The train left Mendota at an early hour
this morning, and attracted a large number
of people from that citj, as well as other
stations along the route. When the train
pulled into Rock Island the excursion
numbered some six coaches, and consisted
of near 300 excursionists. On reaching
this point the excursionists were conveyed
directly over to the Island, where the arse
nal and government works were fully in
spected. At two o'clock this afternoon the
pleasure seekers were conveyed back to
this city, and dined at the Harper House.
During the afternoon the visitors visited
Davenport, Moline, and the factories and
glass works in this city, and departed for
home at a late hour, fully satisfied with
their pleasant trip.
THE TOWERS-
The special committee of the city coun
cil consisting of Aldermen Lafrcnz, O'Neil.
Mott, Lundy, Larkin, Reimers and Hull,
appointed to locate the nine towers of the
electric light system, held a meeting on the
1st of August, and adopted a plan for the
arrangement of the electric lights that was
not presented to the city council at its last
meeting. The plan will doubtless suffer
some changes, as petitions have been cir
culated asking that the tower located on
Twenty-first street and sixth avenues be
changed to Twentieth street, and also that
the location on Third avenue and Seven
teenth street be changed to Second avenue.
A similar request has also been made to
change the extreme eastern tower placed
on Fifth and Robbins avenue to Brook's
crossing. In view of these petitions a
special meeting of the committee will be
held this evening, when it is probable that
a new plan will be adopted, or the old
plan changed so as to incorporate the loca
tion as above indicated.
The managers of the electric light com
pany are quite anxious to have the towers
permanently located, as the contract with
the Elgin tubular works calls f6r a comple
tion of the towers by the 29th of Septem
ber, and in order that the work may be fin
ished by that day it is necessary that the
foundations for the towers be commenced
"at once. The meeting of the committee
this evening will therefore be called, and
the committee men will adopt a plan for
the arrangement of the towers that will not
be subject to change. The work on the
foundation will be commenced during the
present week, and will be pushed forward
as rapidly as possible.
POLICE FOISTS.
TIkj following is the City Marshal's re
port of arrests made by .the R.I. Police
force during the month of August, 1882:
Charge
Awau)t 5
Abnsive language 3
Oarrying concaWl weapons 4
Drnnk.... .. 7
Drunk and disorderly. 8
l rititnrbing the peace 4
Disorderly conduct... ............... 2
Fat and ret-klts driving 2
Fneritive from justice 1
Keeping di;Hrdt-rly house 2
' Larceny. . 7
Peace warrant 5
Peddling without licence 1
Vagrancy 2
Violation of health ordinance 1
State cases 19
Citycaees... ...... 35
State cases 19, City case 85. Total 54.
Amt. of floes collected Cropper $47.15
" Hawes 89.68
" - eooke 28.90
Total fllS.OS
Jail Bills, 56 meals.... .;. $11.20
So. of Napllia lamps reported ont 132
Gas - " 1
Kspectfully snhniitted,
1hii, Millie,
. City Marshal
SCHOOL CHILDREN-
The vacation season is gradually drawing
lo a close, and the countenance of the av
erage child bears evidence to that fact, as
it no longer betokens the happy frame of
mind evident at the commencement of the
holidays, but is sad and thoughtful at the
prospect of the resumption of school du
ties. Early in the summer the school di
tendant is as frisky as a young filly before
a brass band, but as the season nears its
end the scholar is like unto a mule drawing
a loaded wagon. There is no fun in him,
and be wonders how the vacation has
passed so quickly, and how he can ever
survive another school year.
AS ANGST CAPTAIN.
Capt. Pierce of the little steamer Viola,
was somewhat excited last Saturday after
noon, as he made his way from this city
to Andalusia in a row boat. The Captain
was not at his post in the pilot house of
the Viola, but was handling the oars f a
. small boat, and the change was not made
at his solicitation. It appears that . the
commander of the little steamer had 'some
law businessin Andalusia on that day, and,
after making the regular trip to this city in
.the morning he returned to Andalusia
leaving the boat at the Rock Island levee.
He failed to appear on time in the after
noon to start the boat down the river, and
and some of the passengers concluded that
they would run the boat themselves until
they reached the commander, who was ex
pected to come up the river. The boat
had not turned the bend on its downward
trip before the Captain put in an apjear
ance at the Rock Island levee. He dis
covered his craft going down the stream
and immediately started in pursuit. He is
regarded as a good oarsman, but his anger
necessitated a little profanity every once
in a while as he rowed down the river, and
this fact prevented him from, overtaking
the boat. He arrived safely in Andalusia,
but not until the boat had been tied up
and the passengers had disappeared. He
is saddest when he thinksof his lonely row
upon the river.
AMUSEMENTS.
state's attorn e v.
Last night Scott Marble's play of "States
Attorney" was given for the first
time in this city, by a company with John
Dillon as the leading attraction. The play
possesses some strong features and like
wise some weak ones, but as last night
witnessed the ninth presentation it is prob
able that the play will improve with age,
and the weak points be eliminated. John
Dillon, in the role of Pilgrim Bogg, is a
farciful comedian, without any attempt to
delineate a well-defined character. His
aim appears to provoke a laugh without
regard to the situation. Miss Nellie Wal
ters as the quaker damsel was a creditable
representation, as' was also Mrs. Walters as
the village school teacher. Mr. McYea
as the returned Californian is evidently of
the opinion that a Western man. cannot
swear vengeance without his trousers. in
his boots, as he deliberately rolled up the
former before .he would denounce the sup
posed villain. As a light comedy the piece
has many attractive features, but it is not
made of that material that will give it a
lasting reputation among American pro
ductions.
OTHER EVENTS.
On Saturday night Rice & Hooley's min
strels will appear at Harper's Theatre.
Next Tuesday and Wednesday Andrew &
Stockwell"s ideal pantomime troupe will
jierform Humpty Dumpty in this city. To
night Fay Templeton and troupe will give
"Olivette at Davenport To-morrow night,
the Grace Carlland company will play
"Frou Frou" at the same place.
ASSESSMENTS.
The statement of property assessed for
the present year as returned to the auditor's
office, compiled for the use of the state
board of equalization, contains the follow
ing figures from Rock Island county. There
are in the county 200,751 improved acres
having a value of $2,638,326, which has
an average of $13.39 per acre. The un
improved lands are represented by 66,277
whose value is $458,822, a total-lands in
clude 267,028 acres, valued at $3,147,148,
an average of $11.70. The county con
tains 5,697 improved town lots valued at
$2,841,026, an average of $498.89 per lot.
The unimproved town lots number 2.136
and are valued at $225,342 an average of
$105.50. The total town lots are 7,833;
value $.066,368, an average of $291.47.
The total value of personal property, lands
and lots Is $8,498,864. The total value
of railroad property is $23,966. making the
grand total $3,522,830;
OLD SETTLERS.
The old- settlers of Henry county held
a good old fashioned picnic at Geneaeo
yesterday, which attracted a large attend
ance, including several of the pioneers
from this city and county. The rain inter
fered somewhat with the arrangements,
and compelled the picnickers to hold their
exercises in the town ball. The edifice
was crowded with the old settlers and their
friends. Addresses were made by several
from Henry county and also by A. K.
Philleo and A. Dunlap, of this city, the
latter being the president of the Rock Isl
and county old settler's association .
BASE BALL.
The Stars returned from Geneseo yester
day after having defeated the home club
by a score of 23 to 12. The Stars express
themselves as delighted with the hospita
ble treatment which they received at Gen
eseo, as everything was done by the home
club to make the stay ot the visitors pleas
ant and agreeable. The score of the game
is as follow: s . .
Stars. K PO Gen. seo Boys. RPO
Griffin M. 3b ..3 a Teiman. c f ...2 4
Johnson K, p ... 4 Godfrey, 3b....... .1 3
Sage H, c 4 5 Broom, lb ... 0 2
Calhpnn II, r f ..8 2 Wiggins, c S 5
Cook E, 2b ...3 2 Jaeobaon. p 0 2
Sullivan M, lb .1 S Hibler, r f 2 8
Griffin A cf 2 Knrley, 2b. ...... ..2 2
Bowenti, If 5 1 Philipoo, a 15
Falkenburg B, M...0 5 McBlown, 1 J......2 1
Total .....23 27 Total. ... ..... .12 27
liming, 13849678 9
Stars 402 10 0310 S S3
Geneseo Boya 2 2001001 O 12
MILAN LINE. .
This morning the directors of the Rock
Island and Milan street car line held a
meeting at the office of Gayer & Kinnard.
A number of bills were presented and al
lowed, alter which the directors discussed
the question of filling and ether matters
incidental to the construction. It was
agreed to 'commence immediately ; on the
filling of the track on Seventeenth street
and continuing the work out to Milan.
The work of -constructing two tracks over
the Rock rivef bridge and on the island
between those two structures was also or
dered to be accomplished. The cars will
b shipped from St, Louis on the 6th of
September and will arrive in this city on
the 9th. On that day the first trip will be
made, and the city authorities and invited
guests will be taken out to the end of the
line.
.AGRICULTURAL AVERAGE.
. The returns of Rock Island county to
the state department of agricultural have
been completed, and were yesterday sent
to Springfield. They were, completed by
Superintendent Campbell of South Rock
Island township, who is the oflicial corres
pondent of that department for this coun
ty. The figures, .are subjoined: corn, aver
age condition, 70 per cent; wheat, condi
tional harvesting, 85; rye. 1(H); oats, 100;
barley, 85; buckwheat, average condition.
95; Irish potatoes, 100; sweet potatoes, 95;
sorghum, 80; apples, 65; peaches, product
compared with an average, 95; grapes
average condition, 90; stock hogs, flesh
and weight, 70; stock hogs, number for
fattening compared with last year, 75.
The mean average of 'these different kinds
farming products is" 80 1-14 per cent.
IOWA CROPS.
Randolph, Fremont county, Iowa, Aug.
28, 1882. ' '
Editor Argus:
Thinking that a few lines from our place
might be of some interest to the readers
of yonr pap-r, I thought I would write you
a few lines regarding the crops in this lo
cality. Wheat, I never saw better; it will
average from 15 to 25 bushels per acre.
Oats, from 35 to 45 per acre. Corn looks
very good at present; if we get some rain
soon, it will average from CO to 80 busliels
per acre. I have seen men that have
traveled all over the state that say we
have the-best crops in Freeinout county
they have seen yet. . Fred Anthoney, one
of our old friend's from Reynolds, Rock
Island county, 111., is making a short stay
with us. He says we have fine crops here
comparing them with those in the eastern
part of the state. We are sorry to learn
that Fred is not going to make this his
home, for he has one of the nnest naif sec
tion's of land in Frecmont county. . He
has had several offers of forty dollars per
acre. He bought the same farm about
eighteen months ago for twenty-five dol
lars iier acre. If that is nt a pretty good
investment we would like to hear from the
next. From an old Democrat.
THE WEATHER.
Couch, the Iowa weather prophet, has
evolved the following predictions from his
innet consciousness, as being. the probable
state of tlie weather for the month of Sep
tetnber. H , ' ft ', ' .
September, 1882, will Ik? summer-like in
temperature, giviugouly slight frsts, use
fill to hasten' the ripening of the' corn,
speaking for the great corn lelt for the
latitude south of Milwaukee. The heated
term will reach its height the third, after
which westerly winds will prevail, giv
ing rise to a likelihood of a
period of locust invasion. The
rainfall will be less than normal. A marked
Gulf stream storm is set for its highest on
the 4th. Days of excessive heat for the
time of year 2d. 3d, 10th, 11th. 18th and
2jLh, The cooler periods, near the th.
14th, 21st and 30th. The principal cloud
or ram days, near the ad to ;th, 13th, 20th,
26th and 30th. .
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
J. Z. Mott has gone east on business.
Rev. J. C. Ilallidav has returned from
his summer recreation trip.
Miss Minnie Coyne is in the citv visiting
at the residence of II. Coyne.
W. Adams, of the Commercial house, is
in Muscatine on a short visit.
J. P. Taylor, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is
in the city. i. ; s ' ' - V ,
C. J. Powers returned from Dakota this
morning. - x r -
Oliver Olson arrived ' from . Elgin last
evening.
Justice Cropper attended 1 he old settlers,
meeting At Geneseo yesterday. -
W. C. Welch and wife returned from
their eastern trip yesterday.
A. K. Philleo, A. Dunlap and J. A.
Gray were at Geueseo yesterday.
J. II. Drayton and family returned
yesterday from New York.- -
J. Cornell of Youngstown, O., is in the
city on a visit.
Homer J. Lowery and wife, and Miss
Bessie Harper arrived home this morning
from Colorado. A - ,ni
Mrs. II. B. Burgh and Miss Eva Burgh
are expected hoine to-day from Colorado,
where they have remained for sthe past
year. - ' " " -
H. M. Martin, of -Davenport, died in
Colorado, yesterday. , It was caused by
injuries received from a boulder striking
the deceased and breaking his leg in two
places.
J. E. Hill and wife and Mrs. J. E. Gil
lett., of Lincoln, 111., arrived in the city
last night, and are stopping at the Harper.
Mr. Hill has a position in the revenue de
partment. Any subscriber not receiving the Arotjs
regularly will confer a favor by reporting
the delinquency to the office. Not yet be
ing familiar with the roates, undoubtedly
many errors will occur; but we trust our
friends will bear with us a short time,
when we hope to have everything running
ja a proper m&aner.
BANK ROBBERS.
Late Details of the Arrest of
x: Scott.
Ike Gashier's Arrest aad
Money Discovered.
Some $9,000 6tolen from the Kewance
bank a few weeks ago has been recovered,
of which amount $6,000 was buried in a
yard at Kewanee. In noting the subse
quent arrest of Pratt and Scott, the Chic
ago Times has the following:
The ariests establisnes the certainty of
suppositions made at the time of the rob
bery that it was not the work of profes
sionals. Certain circumstances which were
commented on at the time as indicating
that the robbers had accomplices familiar
with the inner workings of the bank are
also established. The arrests made during
the afterno .n were Dr. J. S. Scott, of St.
Louis, and A. H. Pratt, of Kewanee, the
assistant
cashier of the bank. ,
Scott was foraierly a dentist practicing in
Kewanee, and of some local note as a po
ker player. Before any sign had been re
ceived from Welch the agency had ob
tained a clew which resulted in sendinj? t
couple of detectives.to St. Louis to watch
Scott, and the arrest was made within an
hour after word was telegraphed from
Chicago. The circumstance which led to
placing a watch on Scott was information
furnished by the wife of Welch. Last
week a letter, addressed to him at Peoria,
was opened by his wife. It was from
Scott, and the cautions wording, when the
letter was placed in the hands of Pinker
ton's men, at once excited suspicion. It
was learned that Scott and Welch were
friends, and the manner in which the let
ter was written overshot its mark. It was
entirely too free from any circumstance
which might lead to suspicion. When
Scott's former residence in Kewaaee and
his intimacy with young Pratt was discov
ered, little doubt remained of his complic-
ity in the robbery, which was speedily con
firmed by Welch's statement.
He seems to have remained at St.
Louis while the other men ran the risks.
Pratt's arrest is no occasion for surprise
All the circumstances pointed so strongly
to complicity that it has been delayed only
till the web of circumstances was fully wo
ven by corrolorative testimony.
Another fact of significance, as later de
velopments have shown, was also men
tioned. It was stated that some months
ago the bankwas a sufferer through some
bogus checks, and that these were acepted
through the inexperience of the assistant
cashier. It has now been ascertained that
the checks were passed by Welch. At the
time of the robbery the bank officials main
tained that $20,000 was not a large sum to
have loose in the bank. The facts show
that they were mistaken. How the men
CARRIED OFF GOLD
equal in weight to a keg of nails was an
other mystery. No suspicion of Pratt's
complicity seems to have entered the minds
of the villagers, and the detecives took
care that no such impression went out.
Pratt has been watched closely, and any
attempts on his part to escape would have
been foiled, but no definite proof has been
gained from any of his actions, ne has
continued at Vis post in the bank up till
the time of his arrest.
The statements made by Welch to the
detectives fill in the details of what was
from the start a tolerably complete story
According to him the robbery had been
planned months before a favorable oppor
tunity was presented to carry it out. The
presence of the cashier. Mr. Weniworth,
was one ot the apparently insuperable ob
ataclcs. The lack of a sufficient turn avail
able to compensate for the risk was anoth
er circumstance which caused delay. All
this time Pratt was in communication with
Welch, Scott and the other robber , and
ready to notify them at once if a favorable
opportunity presented it self. The absence
of Mr. Wentworth on his vacation
, REMOVED OXE OBSTACLE.
As his vacation drew to a close is was de
cided to make the attempt, the sum which
Pratt reported being considered sufficient.
The further history of the case, the manner
m which Pratt attended to the details, and
the recognition of Welch by the citizens
of Kewanee, are' already familiar 3 the
public V elcli states that he was first in
troduced- to 1'ratt by Dr. Scott, and to
that gentleman he ascribes the planning of
the robbery. Concerning the idenity of
the fourth character, Welch has thus far
positively refused to reveal anything.
A DISPATCH
from Kewanee states that Detective
William A. Pinkerton arrived at 5 o'clock
Tuesday in charge of Ed Welch, the bank
robber. That night Pinkerton 'went t
the barn yard of a prominent house, where
was dug up from under the walk, buried
about three feet deep $ 6,000 in gold, which
was acknowledged a part of the stolen
money. This will be a great surprise to
the . manv. friends of the party, all of
whom were very indignant at the detec
tives for what they eall the arrest of an
honest and reputable young man.
A fire occurred at Andalusia last Mon
day, by which John Sh a whack's dwelling
house was badly damaged. The loss was
covered by insurance.
The revenne collections for this district
during the month of August, reported by
Deputy Collector Frank Wheaton, are as
follows: Tobacco 48 cents, cigars $729,
beer $3,444. Total $4,170.48.
TO THE rUSLIC.
The people of Rock Island will confer a
favor on the proprietor of the Argts if
they will not purchase papers from the
carrier boys. They are only. given the
number required for subscribers, and if
they sell any, they are robbing regular pat
rons of their paper. The carrier boy have
no papert to tell. ,
BREVITIES.
The jail only contains sixteen prisoners
at the present time.
Next Sunday will lie train day on the
C, B. & Q.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to T. Wheton and Miss Rose Riley.
John Dillon appeared at Harper's theatre
last night to a fair sized audience.
The Rodman Rifles will, return from
camp at Springfield next Tuesday.
To morrow will be the 1st of Septem
ler. '
An excursion party from Mendota visited
the city during'the day.
The democratic scnatotial convention
will be held at" Cambridge next Monday.
The next band concert will be given on
Saturday evening.
The directors of the Milan line held a
meeting this morning.
Work has commenced on the catch ba
sins along the Fifth avenuesewer.
Fresh Milwaukee lieer on draught at the
Massasoit. . a29dtf
Rememlier Saturday, Sept. 2nd. you will
see Billy Rice's Steam negro.
There were thirty marriage licenses is
sued during the present month.
The dockets for the next term of the cir
cuit court are now ready for distribtion.
The police made fifty three arrests in
August.
The excursion Jrom Peoria next Sunday
promises to lie a very extensive affair.
Biehl's band departed for Hillsdale yes
terday, whore they will play during the
county fair.
The county fair at Hillsdale is attracting
a large attendance, and is successful in
every particular. .
Swain Bros, are establishing a reputa
tion for keeping the best assortment of fish
that the market affords.
The police wagon has been completed,
and the rig was in active service for the
first time, this morning.
A marriage license was issued this after
naon to Charles Peterson and Miss Anna
C. Bengston.
T. Wilson and J. Cahill, arrested for the
burglary of J. Koch's gun store, have been
released on bail.
Next Monday the public schools will
open, and a very large attendance is ex
pected.
The State's Attornev combination left
for Sterling this morning, where they ap
pear to-night.
The prices of common lumber have been
advocated by the lumber exchange of three
cities, some fifty cents per thousand feet
The electric light committee of the city
council will meet this evening, and decide
n the location of the towers.
Arthur Hamilton was arrested this morn
ing for drunkenness, He will have a hear
ing before Justice Cropper this after
noon.
The Moline street car line now employs
an additional car on account of the exten
sion ot the line to the lower end of the
city.
A supper will soon be given by the
members of Rock Island Temple No. "6
U. O. A. T., to which the publie are in
vited Rev. A. R. Morgan, of Orion, lectured
at Milan last night on the subject "Camp,
Battlefield and Hospital." His lecture was
well attended.
The sudden change in the weather has
rendered the hardware and coal merchants
extremely happy, while the ice men have
a dejected appearance.
To-morrow the Trinity Episcopal and
Mission chapel picnic will occur at Bethel
Island, provided the weather is favorable.
In case of rain the picnic will be postpon
ed until Saturday.
uapt. inos. 1 eel, ot the steamer Maggie
Raaey, Burlington, brought an excursion
party from his city on Wednesday to at
tend the Scott county fair. He will bring
a large de-legation from Muscatine to-mor
row.
The library managers announce that
patrons of that institution can now secure
books, as the improvements have been
completed and the-rooms arc open to the
public.
Magrum & Goldenstein, of the Tivoli,
are putting in a dumb elevator for restau
rant purposes. They intend to take out
their billiard tables and fit the place up in
first class style.
Work on the survey of the Hennepin
canal will be commenced within a very
few days, as the parties have been made
up and are awaiting orders.
A game was announced to take place
this afternoon on Sylvan Island, between
the Stars of this city, and the Boys in
Blue of Moline.
The weather has interferred with the
Scott County Fair now in progress at Dav
enport. The fair will close to-morrow
afternoon.
The general health of Rock Island was
never better than at the present time. The
sanitary condition of the city is all worthy
of favorable comment.
To-day the Isaac Staples, Mollie Mohler
and Clara Buckler passed up, and the
Mary Morton, Bob Dodd. SiJas Wright and
Helen Marr passed down. The Alex.
Mitchell is expected down during the after
noon, and the War Eagle up. -
MOUSE BEPARTIIEST.
Wetherbee and Bryant of the Mojfo
Plow Co., were in theeiiy to-day.
Col. Crocket, of Songv ien farm, wn9 in
the city yesterday.
Geo. Heck's dog bit Peter SchlenUr on
the leg yesterday. The marshal should ste
that the dog gently fades away.
A large derrick for Velie & Nnson Wa;
erected at the boat landing this mornim
for the purpose of unloading
brought from the LeClaire quarries
stone
The newsgathering is up hill business
to-day; everybody being out of tow n.
police cases, and even thing is as tlul
a greenback convention.
The Rafter City, of Moline, came in v,.,
terday bringing a raft for Diiikk k.
&, Co. They reiiort low water in niiiny
places.
Who was it that said. that George W'alkrr
and wife caught over a huudered lih ttt
Lake M'nnetonka last Saturday! Win,
was it?
The city clerk says that any petitions
or bills that are not presented to Itini n
the Saturday previous to the rtu!r
monthly meeting will not be read nr
andited.
The Stars of Rock Island and the Bov
in Blue of Moline, played a match gunu-of
bae ball this afternoon at 2:3o o'clock fur
$10 a side and gate money.
An excursion of the Mendota part f
the Graudy Army of the Republic from
Mendota, passed through the town thin
morning, the Island being the chief ai
traction bringing them this way.
The party who went fishing yeMcnl-iv
say it is an unqualified ueh tliiutj Um
any of the party was badly bitten li H
fish, for they assert boldly that n:iry a bite
did they get
Many of our play-going citizens visittM
Rook Island to hear John Dillon in hism-vv
play of the "State's Attorney.'' The play
being new to the company it rather drag
ged, but an enjoyable evening was v., for
all of that.
Another accident at Rock River bridge,
by which Ferdinand Schuelke, ot (it nisto,
got his left leg broken in two place s. Pr.
Wessell attended him. Another man wa
injured at the same time. This make-,
three men who have 4cen injured since the
commencement of the rebuilding of the
bridge.
The weather being cool and cloudy many
of our citizens went over to the Daven
port fair. The usual luck attends the fair.
Farmers hurry up their haying and harveit
their crops when Scott county issues their
posters for a fair. Vennor and Manill
hold that that particular fair will produce
rain when all other resources fail.
The jury on the Mead & Johnson case
say that Oliver Ray, the foreman, made a
eloquent speech before the jury, bringing
tears to the eyes of many of them, espni
ally Constable Mays. Ray would ninke a
splendid stumper for the greenback party.
Our factors were busy at work new
getting out some fine goods for exhibition
at the different fairs. Our pumps, our
plows, our mill machinery, our malleable
iron works and our organs haa wurM
wilde reputation and one can hardly travel
in this western country without nietliii!:
some of the traveling men from Moline.
Some thundering fool, thinking himself
smart, has been breaking off tho corners of
the bricks on the wesf side of the FiM
National Bank and other ways trying to
deface the building. Whoever it wa.
ought to be caught and scut to join the
striped gang at Joliet. ;
The case of Mead vs. Johnson drew its
way through the forenoon and part of the
afternoon much to the disgust of the jury
and witnesses. Hill for'the prosecution tnJ
Moore for the defence. ,.. The jury -consisted
of Warren Cole, J. Bothwell. C. T. Guy,
Wm. Lawrence, J. Temple and Oliver Kay,
who brought in a verdict of not guilty.
Charlie Wheeler, brother in law of Henry
liar wood, returned from up north last
evening on the steamer J. S. Keator, he
says he had a good time iir Minnesota and
Wisconsin visiting George Hubble, of
Nealsville, Wisconsin. Many will remem
ber Geo. Hubble, that witty, jovial, George,
and will be pleased to learn of his success
away up among the pitch pine savages.
Wheeler says the electric light on me
steamer J. S. Keator, is not a success.
The Anuus job office has just laid in
large quantity of all kinds of stock, and
prepared to fill the largest order on l"lrt
notice and at reasonable rates. Give "
a call.
V. 0. A. T.
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