The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-27
Two FIeHr,-Two BLOW. N rHr s.,x

Two FIaHTs-Two Blows IN THE SANE
PLACE.-The benefits of short.,ailed cost
were happily illustrated yesterday in fight
between . merchant on Illinois street and 3
clerk next door. The war in Europe has
developed the belligerent element to such an
extent that we have been watching for An
outbreak for several days, and yesterday
afternoon one took place, which, for justin
cation, is fully equal to the momen'ous
causes that are daily expected to hari the
armies of Europe together in sanguinary
contest that shall pale all the battles OF
Caesar or of Sherman
Mr.. Bailey has cis,ern, or we'll, back Of
b;s store. and had given Wadsworth Par
sons clerk permission TO take ell the
drinking water they wanted. MIR. b. learned
that they were using water from the wen 'o'
other purposes, and accordingly watcneo ."
opportunity to put q stop to 1t. ne n"' Io'
long to wait. Yesterday aitefeooh nc
cangb, one of the boys taxing
.,sr to sprinkle the store hoor,
and be sent him back with
his sprinkler empty. At this the gentleman
" clerk, John Steibolt, son of the editor of
Der Demokrdt, of Davenport, went out
to expostutate having previously interviewed
himself in the looking glass. Every hair
was in its proper place and there was not
a mark on his face. They discussed the
question about As seconds when the right
arm of each suddenly contracted and e1-
tended, Mr.. B. ran his forehead sgains,
John hand. while John leaned his cheek
bone gently ag siust Mr.. BIS. They took
one loving look into each others eyes. and
suddenly remem bering that
He who fights and runs away
Will live TO fight another day.
both retired. John repaired to the looking
glass. Every hair was in its proper place,
nicely parted and laid gently over the ears
but there was an ugly looking mark just
under the eve.
He had brsvely fought and run away,
And would fought some more that day.
He found Mr.. B. up to the scratch, and
told him it wasn't right to have such dirty
hands when gentleman leaned his face
against one of them ii had left Il msrb
on his face that even his own well water
aaG Bard's very best BRAID of SOAP
could not coax away, and he muct chastise
him again So they extended their hands
again after the manner OF the ring. John
rested bis fsca IN the same place again
while Mr.. s slipped off just before il
reached Johns anxious hand. John was
disgusted and again retired on double
quick MIR. 3. was so disappointed st no
feeling Johns gentle touch that he reached
that went toto the door last. 1t was sutfi
GENTLY extended, but was not long enough
! for full game of checkers 80 Of course Ii,
game was not played. Mr.. B remained "
/ TO the scratch during the day, but John wa
so engaged in interviewing the looking
glass that he did not have time TO return
! The news from Europe TO-DAY is of so paci
tic a nature that 1t is quite probable n,
further dem onstrstions will be made in ina
/ quarter. The P-ussian flag will. however
I float at Johns foretop for a few days until
treaty can be signed. meanwhile MARTA
law will prevail OF Illinois street. "
ackno ledge beleerant fights to both par
ties-the territory we occupy is strictly neu
traI