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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Races This Week.

The Freeport Driving Park association
will hold its annual spring meeting al
Taylor's driving park in that city this
week. Three thousand dollars in purses
are offered aud about fifty flyers" have
been entered. There will be two races each
day, Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday.
The association has secured the services
of Col. A. r. West, of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. as starting judge. He is known
among horsemen as fair and honorable
judge, and in making this engagement
with him the association is very fortu-
nate. Taylor's driving park is the best
mile track in the state, not excepting
Chicago. Level as floor, the spectator
from the grand stand can view the race fol
the entire circuit without trouble. The am
phitheatre and other buildings are in splen
did order, and the grounds are marvel
of neatness and beauty. J. X. P. Elem
ing, the president of the association, is &
splendid gentleman and a thorough
horseman. Under his skillful guidance
the coming meeting will be grand sue
cess. Among the horses entered from
this section are NJ E. Henrys b. m
Georgiana in the 800 class; b. 8. Mark
Time, in the 2:2S class; b. 8. Bonnie Nc.
Gregor, In the 1888 class; b. m Malvina,
in the free>to-all class. The latter animal
is owned by John Miller, of this city, and
she will give her competitors a lively
race.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
The SUPERINTENDENT Reply.

Superintendent Stafford publishes a
letter in yesterdays Union, showing the
cause of last months large expense bill
for the water works. The statements
made by him are in reply to an article
which appeared in Fridays ARGUS. charg>
ing him with being somewhat extravaganza
in the management of the water works
1t is natural that Mr.. Stafford's repor,
should be favorable to himself His ex'
PLANTATION of the different items of expense
if correct, and We have no reason &c
doubt but that it IS, dispels any suspic
ion that might have existed as to
what caused the extra expense. We sim
ply took the figures as they were present
ed TO the city council
Mr. Stafford charges considerable OF
the expense to Mr.. Kerr. which he say!
the latter contracted before his term of offic,
commenced. He also reflects somewhat
upon Mr.. Kerr's management. Messrs.
Lawhead and Meehan, the engineers,
were allowed sci for extra work. WheI
Mr.. Stafford informed the council thai
with proper tools. the repairing could be
done at the waterworks building, he SAID
it would not be necessary to work extra
hours, unless some serious break occurred
The very first month, however. a bill o
$21 is contracted for extra work. TIT
superintendent should endeavor to hav,
all the work done in regular hours.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Briefs.


Strawberries at F. G. Yonng's.
Go to the Central shoe store for bar,
gains
DR.. A. T. Hawley, dentist, corner Sev~
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
String beans at F. G. Young's on Third
avenue.
DR.. J. W. Stark, Dentist, 1722 Second
avenue. d1Yr.
Strawberries at F. G. Young's new
grocery on Third avenue.
DIR. McCandless, dentist, corner Third
avenue and Twentieth street. If
Some of our professional gentlemen en-
joyed quiet fishing excursion on Sat>
urday.
Buy the West Davenport brooms, best
made in the market For sale by all
dealers.
Now is The time to order ice of E. Fl
Barker. Telephone to Lamps grocery.
or order from the wagon.
Mr.. Ed Kelley, of the c., NJ. & St. P.
offices at Milwaukee, spent Sunday in the
city visiting relatives and friends.
Quick sales and small profits continues
to make business lively at the Central
shoe store.
Mrs. Wakefield and daughter, Miss Ida,
left for Pittsburg this morning to spend
the summer.
There will be sociable in the parlors
of the Broadway Presbyterian church to-
morrow evening. A pleasant time is ex'
pected.
Mrs. S. 7. Bowlby is visiting her par
ents at Princeton. Meanwhile Sam is
experiencing the miseries of bachelor
dom.
| Messrs. August Huesing and August
Schmid returned home on Saturday from
Chicago, where they had been attending
a meeting of the Grand Lodge of Druids.
1t is whispered about that young lady
in one of the millinery establishments in
the city, is soon to be welded to a young
railroad off clai,"
Z. II. Collins, manager of the roller
rink, is at present engaged in introducing
in the three cities Wells fire and water
proof paint.
Mr.. J. II. Yore returned from Wash
ington Saturday evening. He says the
fight for the collectorship of this district
is waxing warm, but he thinks Mr.. Bur'
ton, of Macomb, has the inside track
County Treasurer Fleming commenced
the delinquent tax sale this morning.
The sale will be adjourned from day to
day, until the taxes on all property in the
county are paid.
Division No 60, Brotherhood of Loco
motive engineers. will have picnic at
Black Hawks tower tomorrow. On
Wednesday there will be picnic party
from Wilton.
Sheriff Reticker departed for Joliet this
morning, with the prisoners, John Malo
ny and F. w. Fleming, sentenced. re-
[spectlvely TO one and three years in the
penitentiary for larceny and burglary.
Conductor E. II. DeGroot, of the main
line of the c., B. It Q. road, was in the
city today, making preparations to move
his family to suburb of Chicago. Mr..
and Mrs. DeGroot made many friends
during their residence here, who will be
sorry to see them leaye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
The Regatta.

Messrs. Lee, Hosmer and Mckay ait
practicing every day on the regatta course
They are all highly pleased with the
course, and say it is the best they have
ever rowed on.
Gaudaur and Parker are expected Il
arrive in Moline in day or two
A Cedar Rapids four Dared crew will
pull against Moline crew at the profes.
sional regatta.
The prospects for the professional re-
gatta are getting brighter every day.
With good weather great and good time
may be expected.
Gaudaur and Hosmer challenge the
world for double scull race for 81, 900 q
side.
The course at Moline is three fourths
of mile with two turns, making the races
interesting, as it can be seen from start
to finish.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Suspense Ended.

The suspense aud anxiety which has
existed since the mysterious disappear
ance of Mrs. A. L. Lowe, in April last,
has ended in the discovery of the body OF
the unfortunate woman. Saturday even
ing Marshal Eckhart received dispatch
from Buffalo, Iowa, stating that the body
of woman had been found floating in
the river there. Mr.. William Lowe, OF
this city, brother in>law of the deceased,
went to Buffalo Immediately and identi-
fled the body, which was very much de-
composed. The interment took place in
the cemetery at Buffalo. 1t will be re
membered that Mrs. Lowe was on q
visit at the residence of Mr. Henry Toen-
nigs when she disappeared. Her home
was in Clyde, Kansas. and she was on
her way to Philadelphia. She was slight
ly deranged, and among other things
possessed mania TO kill herself She
leaves a husband and two children.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Tha Paoria Excursion.

A thousand people went to Peoria yes,
terday on the excursion in charge of l.
Liberman. The train was made up of ten
coaches, and q similar train could have
been sent out, if the managers had known
in time that there were so many DESTROYS
of going. The trip was success in every
particular, the only fault being that not
enough cars lad been provided, as such q
crowd had not been anticipated. The
management was obliged to refund $3.50
for tickets sold, and people were left at
all the stations along the line, who had
expected to join the party as the train
passed through.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Jim R,lev Caught.

Sheriff Reticker has at last heard from
Jim Riley, whom he has been diligently
searching for since last fall. Riley, it will
be remembered, is supposed accomplice
in the murder of A. Evans, at
Rapids City five years ago. WEIGH was
cleared at the recent term of court, and
Riley was captured at De Kalb. at the in
stance of a telegram sent by Sheriff Ret.
ECKER, who thad traced him there
Constable MeSsch went to De Kalb yester
day, and will return with the prisoner
tomorrow Il is not often that GRIM
inal escapes from our eagle eyed sheriff.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
RASMUSSEN'S CARD,

In calling attention TO the fact that have refed ree
Studio making not only the most complete but decidedly hands,
this vicinity We also wish to our dsrlav ~
Photographic work all recently produced and containing many novel
pleasing positions and effects of light shadow in size
miniature 16x20 inches We by old and
critics that it is by far the finest display in this cv
artistic largely due to the fact that greater %
excel than to underse and bring aid experience as ran
gathered from II of continuous service ag our P
graphic boy in 1867 since which time NOT I
months either by sickness vacaon long experience enables
appreciate the importance of Photo orr
ing fitted with
usades and rustic bridges and fences boat pond cop
lilies starways and a variety of
chairs table statues what the Chicago Photo saws
equaled gallery in this vicinity butWe plainly (an
matter easily demonstrated) that gallery this
instruments; bought in rem
sale and used by predecessors for % years CONTRARY
instruments of the latest improved makes containing among Others
Vogaender Enyscope and Dameyer instantaneous Lenses
CELEBRATED LENSES GALLERY
pleased patron strive TO s
the advertisement by the excellence of work In order secure
satisfactory results show of
ve different positions and all of these proofs should any
improvements suggest themselves resngs will gladly be free
charge Gallery 18th avenue
MARI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Concert.

The concert given at Moline Saturday
evening for the benefit of the Y. M. G. A
of that place, was a grand success
Among the participants was the glee club
of this city, composed of Messrs. Collins,
Cooke, Don, and Corns and 8. T. Bowlby
The first number was By the glee club, 81
Long for Thee which was beautifully
rendered. The club only appeared once
as Alderman Collins had to attend the
council NEE ting. Mr.. Bowlby made &
splendid hit in his character acting OF
''Uncle Joe" in costume. The profits oil
the concert will be expended in good
cause, although the Y NJ. c. A. has up,
Hill work in Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
AN ABATT0IR.
The City's New Institution for Slaugh.
tering Purposes, and the Puri-
flying OF Meats.

The council made move in the right
direction Saturday evening, when it was
decided to appropriate $1,000 for the
erection of an abattoir on the ground in
the lower end of town, 30 generously
donated to the city for such purpose by
the Hon. Bailey Davenport.
The land donated comprises two acres,
and lies on the extreme south line of the
city, at point where the city's line and
street will strike the Mississippi. To-day
City Attorney Sweeney and Mr.. Daven-
port will arrange the title of the transfer
of the property, and then the work OF
erecting the abattoir will commence im'
mediately 1t is the purpose of the city
to utilize everything possible of the old
water works structure in the erection OF
the building. The brick, stone, stills
and lumber will be carried over to the
new site, as fast as the old structure is
torn down, and the debris that is left will
be thrown into the river at the foot OF
Sixteenth street.
The expense incurred in the erection Of
new institution will therefore be compar.
atively light. Of course there will bt
considerable leveling and grading to bs
done, but it is thought the amount appro
priated will be sufficient for the complete
erection of the building.
Once completed the abattoir will b.
self>sustaining. An ordinance will b.
passed compelling all meat of every de,
scription to be slaughtered and inspected
there before it is sold anywhere in the
city. A regular Inspector will be appoint
ed, through whose hands the meat must
pass. The proposition is to charge thu
following rates:
Beefs, for killing, fifteen cents; for in
spection, ten cents.
Calves, for killing, ten cents; for in
spection, five cents.
Sheep, for killing ten cents; for in
spection, five cents.
Hogs, for killing, ten cents; for in
spection, five cents.
Aldermen Larkin and Health Com
missioner Craig estimate 1900 beefs vii
60 through the process per annum. which
at the above figures will make $3.50
1900 calves, making $500; 1900 sheep
making 1890 and 1900 hogs, 5000; max
ing a total income of of $4,000. TIL,
yearly expenses are estimated as follows
Salaries, etc, 81 200; water, 5000; re.
pairs, $500; total, $4,000.
The new institution will have every
natural advantage; situated near the river
where there is swift current to carry the
debris off. Although no definite plan
have as yet been decided upon, it is pro
posed to erect building with dimensions
of eighty by forty feet, with sixteen fee
in the clear and three feet foundation.
1t was generous proffer on the part o
Mr.. Davenport, and in making it he ha
placed the city of Rock Island under last
ing obligations TO him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
A Quaar Soul.

One of the queerest men in Stephenso n
county, DR.. G. w. Caldwell. of Davis
Village, died Saturday morning at the age
of 81. One of his odd whims was gratis
fed about year ago, when he bought al
cost of about $500 the metallic casket in
which he will be buried A short time
ago he prophesied that June would be
bis last, and it was.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Andalusis's Celebration

Arrangements have now been com.
pleted for the celebration at A ndalusia on
July 4th. There will be an amusing bur>
lesque procession and performance by the
Lime Kiln club, boat, tab and sack races,
balloon ascension and other attractions
]. T. Kenworthy and Elmore Hurst, OF
this city, will be the speakers of the day,
Alexander Hayes marshal, Seth Leeman
chief of police and E. Fl. Bowman, pres
of the day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Legal separation.

A decree of divorce was granted by
Judge Peasants Saturday morning in the
caes of Cornelius Breshnahan VS. Mary
Breshnahan. The couple were married
In 80, and the husband charged his wife
with desertion from the very hour of
their marriage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Ray. ]. Il. Wright.

Rev. J. Il. Wright, pastor of the
Christian chapel, returned from Eureka
Saturday morning, where he delivered two
lectures last week-one on Egypt and
one on the Holy Land. Mr.. Wright has
received his photographs of the New Or,
leans exposition, and will deliver his new
lecture in about two weeks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
River Ripl cts.

The st. Paul is expected down.
The Centennial is laid up at St. Louis,
on account of lack of business,
The Josephine is running in the grain
trade between Lake City, Redwing and
Fulton.
The fine fast packet Sidney. is due down
tonight.
The Josie is expected up tomorrow
night.
Next Sunday the Josephine will make
an excursion trip to Clinton and return.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Number Your Houses.
(Omcial.)

Notice is hereby given that the clty's
map, for the purpose of house numbering
has been filed for record in the city clerks
office. Parties concerned are hereby no
titled to comply with the law.
ROBERT KoEHLER,
City Clerk,
Rock Island, H., June sth, 1886.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Anpustana College .

The Phrenokosmian society of Angus
tana College will give literary entertain
ment at the Jubilee hall tomorrow even
ing. The exercises viii begin at 730
All are cordially invited to be present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08

Making total amount appropriated for the pur-
pose aforesaid OF One Hundred and Eleven Thous
and (S1l1, 900 Dollars.
Passed June 9Th, 1885
| Approved:
THOMAS MURDOCH,
ATTEST: Mayor.
ROBERT KGHLER, City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
AN ORDINANCE
Annual Appropriations

SECTION /. Be ii ordained by the City Council
of the City of Rock Island: That there be and
hereby is appropriated. to be provided for by the
General Tax Levy for the current fiscal year, the
aggregate sum of One Hundred and Eleven Thous
and (S111 600 Dollars, for the following purpo-
nru.it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
Regulation SUITS.

The 20" road employees conductors
brakesmen, etc.-running into Rock Isl
and, have received their new regulation
uniforms In conformance with an order
recently issued from the company's head
quarters. The suits are navy blue with
silver buttons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08

Get your awnings, tents, wagon COW
ers, etc., of G. 81. Young, III Main St.,
Davenport, Iowa. apl15dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
PANTALOONSl

They are down. Way down. as low as
rs cents a pair, and an endless variety
to select from, but come, and we'll do you
good, that is we will save you money,
and if we can't-nobody can.
We also have Trunks, with lock, side
catches and well made, for SOC, worth 81
Stou Blue Overalls, for 38c, worth soc.
Guaze Underwear at 15c. worth Csc.
Excellent Gauze Underwear at Csc
worth 40c.
Splendid Balbriggans at 75c. worth
S1.25.
Unbleached White Shirts, 38c. worth
so cents. Every day Shirts, 25c. worth
soc. Lots of other bargains.
We tell you once more that
MOSENFELDER Il KOlIN'S
Is the place to do your trading, 1895
Second Ave, near corner of Eighteenth
Street, Rock Island. Make no mistake
see that you get into the right store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
THR DAILY ARGUS.
MONDAY. JUNE 8. 1885.
a Costly Accident.

An employe at the Rock Island house
accidently broke one of the large panes
of glass in the Rock Island house saloon,
while cleaning it Saturday morning. The
plate is worth $75. and although the young
man is not altogether to blame for the
accident it is to be hoped it will cause
him to use more care in the future.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
$1,000

Buying fine all wool Diagonal Worsted
Dress Suit that is worth $500. Don't
you think we mean business? You bet
we do.
VIII know times are hard and wages
unreasonable low, that's why we are sell>
ing those exceedingly handsome Blue
Cloth mot fanneD G. A. r. suits, coats
made with square corners, two sets of
buttons that can be adjusted with hook
for only
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08

Will buy as grand suit of Clothes as we
will give you for that money. If you
don't believe it. come and see for yours
self, and you bet Ycur boots you will not
be disappointed. We have them still
better, $500, $3.50, $500 and 500 90
but the quality of goods and making
governs prices and our goods and prices
will govern your purse if you will only
give us call. So come and see, it won't
do no harm to look, for we take pleasure
in showing our goods whether you buy or
not Win you come? We know you
will-you cannot afford to stay away.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
$685..

There is no use talking, we are the
leading Clothiers in the three cities and
determined that no one can get ahead Of
us, and if you have never paid our store
visit, it is about time you did so, for 1t
is not everywhere that
$12.5O
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
HOLD ON |

We almost forgot TO make mention of
our BOYS AND CHILDREN'S CLOTH
ING which is one of our special features
and which you cannot help but admire
when you see them, and then our i'm :
mense stock Of
Furnishing Goods and Hats,
N.Y. we have everything, but space pres
vents us from quoting prices, yet we
must say few words regarding our
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
$500
$3.50

All Wool Blue Flannel Suits. Qarge sis
esq warranted not to fade and cannot be
bought elsewhere for less than 5000.
We make a speciality of fine goods, but
we had an opportunity to buy some SPLEEN
did bargains and we did so for the benefit
of our friends.
But what do you think of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
MOSenfeIder & kOhn,

The Reliable One Price Clothiers,
1929 Second Avenue and 100 Eighteenth
St., between Champions Book Store
and First National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-08
AT MOLINE

and vicinity the storm was less destruc-
tive. although it caused considerable
damage in the way of scattering lumber
from the yard and destroying trees and
shrubbery. No severe damage was done.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-09-03

The Rowell marble club played the
Gritter club last Saturday 36 to q in IA
vor Of Roswell. 1t is Gids time to crow,
Next Tuesday afternoon is the last day
for the music in the park, the two months
which the band agreed to play will then ex
pire.
-Rev.J NJ. Austin, of the South Georgia
Conference will preach at the Methodist
Church this wednesday, evening at 40
o'clock
The ceremonies of laying the corner
stone ofthe new State capitol, drew large
crowd to Atlanta on Wednesday. The
Marietta Silver Cornet Band furnished mus
ic for the occasion.
"A scientist in Nebraska claims to have
seen a soul by the aid of microscope We
know of some men in this part of Georgia
if they should die, it would take Tense
more powerful than that of microscope to
see their souls A half dozen of them would
rattle in mustard seed
Don't buy your winter supply of Dry
Goods until you have examined Goods and
Prices at w f. GILBERTs
The executive committee of Cobb coun-
ty Sunday School Association held meet
ing last Tuesday morning in the office of
Judge Sessions. R. N. Holland, Esq, was
elected Secretary to fill vacancy caused by
the resignation Of Mr.. Lyon Gen William
Phillips was requested to act as President
in the place of Mr.. Shockley resigned
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-09-03
A GHOSTLY RACKET.

One night last week, the good wife OF
one of our most prominent citizens were
aroused from her slumbers by hearing a ter
fible racket in her kitchen After a period
Of quiet she raised up in. bed and listened
and the noise was again repeated, with a
thump, thump, as if somebody was beating
drum. She called her husband and he
wanted to know what was the matter. She re-
piled thata burglar or ghost had taken possess
ION OF the kitchen. Everything was quiet, but
soon the noise again commenced The hus-
band wife and other inmates Of the house
were alarmed and all started to the kitchen
to see what was the cause Of the disturbance
When the door was opened, the light of the
lamp shone fully into the room. All wa,
quiet in there and not "a burglar or ghost
could be seen. The party was mystifed
Suddenly in one corner of the room a large
tin pau vas seen 10 eide across the room
humping out a-noise that was unoccount
able. All parties were about to scampei
off when the pan came to halt The un
seen force that propelled it, suggested hob
gobblins, ghosts spirit-rappings, &c, when
the good wife insisted on her husband tax
ing hold a The pan and see what was un
derneath lie cautiously did so and on
jumped "A cat Ithad been proving around
the kitchen and knocked over the pan from
its perpendicular position and got caught un
der it, thus imprisoned, it was unable to ex
tieate itself 1t created quite a titror.