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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
LLOYD g Capers

William Lloyd made things lively
about the Fourth avenue hotel Saturday
towards midnight, in attempting to get
his valise away unpercelved. He and his
wife-they were divorced at the last term
of court-owed board bill which figured
up to 800, and as the landlord had
been pushing Lloyd pretty sharply of late
for his dues, he decided to make himself
scarce. He encountered an obstacle how>
ever, in the person of Ciolina, Mrs MUIR
phys mother but Lloyd used her roughly
and escaped. During the melee his wife
grabbed the valise and made for the
Brown house on Fifth avenue, where she
was followed by Lloyd. Here the police
came upon the pair and Lloyd was invit-
ed to spend the Sabbath in the city bas.
tile, which he did with much reluctance
This morning he was brought before
Squire Halves and fined $3.50 which he
paid like little man. The Fourth ave-
nue. hotel still knows him for 800, how.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
PrOmInentR.

Hon. J. II. Murphy and NJ. v Cannon,
of Davenport, took the east bound c., M.
& St. P. train this morning. They es-
capped the reportorial eye in time for an
interview, but it is understood that M.
Murphy expressed his opinion that the
back pay appropriation bill for the Rock
Island arsenal would pass at the next
session of congress. He advises the
workmen to push their claim themselves,
and thus save the expense of hiring coun-
sci, who would make no further Roadway
than they can.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

The news was received by telegraph in
Davenport Saturday evening that Mr..
George II. Parker had been appointed as
special agent of the treasury department,
with a salary of So, 500 to $4,000 a year.
Up to the present time the lightning has
not struck Rock Island county, but the
brethren take it as consolation TO know
that tdeir neighbors are not being forgot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Rasmussen's Photo Parlors.

A representative of the ARGUS visited
the Photographic establishment of J. c.
Rasmussen this morning, and was agrees
ably SURPRISED at the changes that have
taken place in this place in the last
month. His parlors looked real coy be-
fore, but now they are simply superb in
artistic taste. The walls and ceiling have
been decorated with the choicest paper of
color to correspond with the furnishings
of the room. The whole interior of the
gallery has undergone decided and
pleasing change in wall paper decorating
under the supervision of Mr.. Ras>
musseD, whose skill as an artist
is second to none in the west; but the
most attractive things to be seen at this
establishment is the beautiful display of
Photographic art. Large gold gilt frames
have been purchased and hung on the
wall, in which are displayed samples of
his work. There are on exhibition in
this gallery photographs representing
about two hundred different positions. all
Of which are graceful and life like. In
one frame are photos of prominent Dav-
exporters who are regular customers OF
Mr.. Rasmussen's. Another frame con-
tains the pictures of some of the most
prominent citizens of Moline, while sew.
eral large frames are decorated with
photos of citizens of this city and coun-
ty. To say that this display of art IS
first class is needless, as all who have had
work done by Mr.. Rasmussen know.
The toilet room has also been reftted
and now presents very pretty appear
ance Some thirty people had visited
his establishment up to ten o'clock this
morning at the photo>art reception which
takes place today and tomorrow as an
nounced in Saturdays ARGUS. The
most modern conveniences are found in
the operating room for back ground eff
fects, consequently any position or style
of picture desired can be furnished at
this gallery. In fact there is not better
equipped Photographic establishment
west of Chicago, and there is no gallery
in the west that turns out superior work
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
BUCKSKIN BILLY.
A Rock Island Canine "Downs" the
Champion Fighter at Kan sas
City.

1t will be news to most of our people to
know that Rock Island has achieved no.
toriety in the sporting line by winning
one of the most desperate canine fights Oh
record, and defeating one of the best
fighting dogs in the United States The
animal that has performed this great feat
is 'Buckskin Billy" owned and trained by
Kit Atkinson. The match was arranged
by Bob Murdoch, and was for $3.50 a side
Besides the stakes it is said Atkinson and
Murdoch won in the neighborhood of
81, 900 on the fight, which is described as
follows by special to the st. Louis
Globe Democrat:
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April 22.-About
fifty dog fanciers witnessed the dog fight
that came off near this city, just across
the Kansas line this afternoon between
the Rock Island dog Buckskin Billy and
the Chicago brindle bitch Fanny. Billy
weighed at SO pounds and Fannie pound
lighter, the latter, however, being in the
best condition, having had more training
than the dog. Before the dogs were
turned loose for the first scratch the bitch
was heavy favorite at $50 to $25, but
as the battle was waged the betting grad
ually switched, and after the third scratch
the Rock Island dog had the call at $50
to $50.
Billy made the first scratch and went
at the bitch viciously, and hard struggle
ensued for hold, the dog working at her
neck and ear, while she in turn reached
for his paws and legs. She was much
the best wrestler and threw him con :
stantly, but he worked under her and
punished her severely about the neck.
In the next scratch Fannie got good
hold on the dogs jaw, but he eventually
pushed her loose, forcing her off by main
strength, by placing his paws against her
breast, the result being that she lost a
tooth.
In the third scratch BILLY" fought hel
hard and worried her so badly that she
was almost choked. He frequently caught
her just behind the ear making her squeal
When time was called for the fourth
scratch the bitch was in bad plight, heI
neck being swollen so badly that she
could scarcely breathe, while the dog
who had escaped with but little punish
ment, had got his second wind and i
Fannie had not refused to go to him HI
would doubtless have made short work OF
the fight The referee gave the mattel
accordingly to Billy"
The fight lasted two hours, and abou
81 900 changed hands after the dogs wer
set down in the pit. Bucksin Billy, win
ner of the fight, is handsome stron:
built dog, about whose pedigree little /
known, he having been sneakcd ava,
from a Gypsy camp by the party from
whom his present owner bought him. HI
has been In the pit several times and al
ways shown himself gamey fighter
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

The Chicago board of trade building
has been completed, and it will be opened
in fine style. Mr.. j. S. Gilmore received
an invitation to attend, which reads:
''The board of trade of the city of Chi
cago invites yourself and ladies to be
present at promenade concert in its new
building Tuesday evening April 2Sth."
The front of the invitation contains a
fine cut of the new building, while the
old structure is placed on the back.
Wednesday morning banquet will be
held, and the building formally opened
for business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Malt House Sold.

Col. Curtis sold VIM. Doyle's malt
house, and also an adjoining dwelling. at
the court house on Saturday afternoon,
The property is situated on the corner OF
Second avenue and Twentythird street,
and was foreclosed by Mrs Sarah Cobb
John Grogan was the highest bidder, ST.,
1888. Sc, and he is therefore now owner
of the malt house aud all it contains.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
ON THE WATER.
Inspection of the Ferry, ]. W. Spencer
"a Drill Boat Sunk.
INSPECTORS.


Capt. Girdon, of Galena, and Capt.
Scott, of Dubuque, United States steam
boat inspectors, arrived in the city Satur-
day afternoon, and proceeded to inspect
the ferry boat j. w. Spencer. The ferry
consequently discontinued her trips about
6 O'Clock, much to the Inconvenience of
the public
Yesterday morning an ARGUS reporter
had pleasant chat with the gentlemen.
In answer to "How did you find the
ferryg" Capt. Girdon said, "You may tell
the people of Rock Island and Davenport
that they have one of the safest boats on
the river to ride on. We found nothing
wanting. Everything is in perfect order,
and no requirements of thelaw are violats
ed by the management. 1t is in much
better condition today, than when it was
first set afloat."
Messrs. Girdon and SCOTS territory
comprises the Mississippi, Missouri and
Red rivers They commenced the work
of inspecting the first of the month, and
so far have examined 33 crafts. which in
cludes packets, rafters and ferry boats.
Both are well qualified to fill the import
ant positions they hold, and do good ser
vice for the government. They left fol
Muscatine this morning to inspect the
ferry boat there.
| DRILL BOAT SUNK.
The first river accident of any conse'
quence that has occurred so far this sea-
son, took place Saturday afternoon abou
six miles below Maquoketa. Pilot Davit
Upton, one of Capt. c. W. Durham's
most trusted men received orders to brins
the drill boat of the feet from Fort Mad,
ison, where it had been engaged, to til,
Rock Island rapids to set buoys. Thi
boat, which was being towed up stream
in some unexplained manner sunk il
about ten feet of water, and turned up
side down.. 1t was supplied with an en-
CINE and boiler, which is supposed t.
!, have dropped out when the accident &C
Cured. Capt. Durham received the new
by dispatch yesterday morning AM
started as soon as possible for Maquoket
to raise the disabled boat. which is val
, ned at about $4,000.
The Mary Morton passed down thi
morning with large cargo.
The Josephine left for Dubuque at
i p. m.
Diamond JOS Josie will come from be
low tonight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

Rasmussen's public acknowledgment
that he is tired of his equivocations and
dishonesty, appeals to our sympathies.-
Replying to his query as to the remain,
ing one fourth of our display" we would
say that it consists of variety of fine
large work such as Mr. Rasmussen cans
not make. The fact is he well knows that
we have the facilities for producing su-,
perior class of work which it is impossi-
bic to make in his gallery. To the public
we would say our only claim to your
patronage, is merit. Mr. Black, in our
operating rooms and Mrs. Lind, retouch>
er, crayon and India ink artist, have few
superiors in this country, and no equals
in this section. and we shall continue to
turn out nothing but work fully credita.
bic to their well earned and thoroughly
established regulations.
McCABE Bros.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
commencement Exercises.

Messrs. Sinnet and Barge, the commit
tee of the board of education to make ar
rangements for the commencement ex-
ercises, had q meeting this morn
ing, and decided to hire the opera
house for the occasion. Friday
evening, June 9Th, is the time selected
for the graduates to make their public de-
movement. 1t is also expected that Prof
Packard, Of the Iowa state university at
Iowa City, will deliver the address on that
occasion. The exercises will not consis,
of the long and wearysome essays, but
will be bright and entertaining, after the
character of last years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
First Flag.

A democrat lays claim to being the first
to hoist a flag this morning in honor of
the anniversary of the birth of Gen. u.
S. Grant. The individual was Sheriff
Reticker, and the flag was placed over
the dome of the court house. 1t was first
suspected that the flag was up in the
honor of the meeting of the board of
supervisors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Pulled.

Moline is becoming notorious for its
immortality. Last Saturday night the
whole police force swooped down upon
the roost of Mrs. Budd Nelson and her
frail daughter John Heck and Peter
Peterson were found with the soiled
doves, and another visitor escaped. The
gang appeared before the bar of justice
this afternoon,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Slight Rlaza.

The alarm of fire sounded at $50 this
afternoon, was caused by the burning of
a few shingles on the northwest corner of
the roof of Weyerhauser s. Denkman's
office. Sparks from Rock Island &
Peoria engine started the blaze, which
would have grown to considerable d.
mansions, had not few buckets of water
squelched it in its infancy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Five Mile Race.

The second race between W. A. Knit>
tie, of this city, and Victor W. Clough,
of Geneseo, takes place at the Rock ISIS
and rink tomorrow evening for purse
of SEQ. This will no doubt be a mosi
interesting race, as both are in better
practice than when they met before
Race to be called at 9 o'clock. Genera
skating, marches, etc. Doors open a
100 Music by Biehls band Admis'
sion Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Special Policeman.

The business men on Second avenue,
not being satisfied with the police APP
pointments of Mayor Murdoch, have en-
gagged ex,Policeman bunker to look after
their stores at night. They have grea,
faith in bunker as guardian of the pub
Lie peace.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
A WeddinP.

Squire Halves officiated at wedding
at his own residence Saturday evening
The parties who wanted to take each
other for better or worse were Mr. Joseph
E. Evans and Mrs Sarah Colmere, both
OF this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Wolves,

Mr. James Kell, of Andalusia, brought
nine wolf scalps to County Clerk Donald
son on Saturday, and Mr.. Oliver Cook, OF
Hampton. the same number This is
rough on the wolves, especially as the
sealps were those of young whelps'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
fE-Go with the crowd to
MosenfeIder & Kohn,

The Young and Wide Awake One Price
Clothiers, 1899 Second Avenue, next
door to Champions Book Store, Rock
Island, lille.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Hoods SarsaparilIa

Combines, in proportion peculiar to itself,
the active medicinal properties of the best
blood-purifying and strengthening remedies
of the vegetable kingdom. 1t will positively
cure when in the power of medicine
Spring Debility, Headache, Dyspepsia, Ca
tarrh, Salt Rheum, Scrofula, and all Diseases
caused by low state of the blood.
al suffered three years with blood poison.
l took Hoods Sarsaparilla, and think l am
cured" Mrs. NJ J. DAVIS, Brockport, N. Y.
Hoods Sarsaparilla beats all others, and
is worth its weight in gold" l. BARRING
TON, 1870 Bank Street, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

Is so vastly superior to any other o..
parilla or blood purifier, that one no. 'arsa'
said: sits health-giving effects nn ~0 well
blood and entire human organism 'o ~. Tue
much more positive than the remaSi. Az as
a quarter of century ago, as the sta, ol
power of to-day is In advance Of Tho IAN -,
and laborious drudgery of years ago" '''"
"While suffering from a severe hir.
attack in March, 1888, friend in p palOu'
ILL.,, recommended Hoods SarsapariII, ma
tried the remedy, and was perman".,
erred" ia. SHEPARD, travelling agant y.
nauna r ia ElIIfnn =. "5Nut l0f
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
THE DAILY ARGUS.
MONDAY, APRIL ~. 1885.
Eeadouarters.

The Rock Island house is the headquar-
tiers for the supervisors, and they give it
an air of Importance and gravity becom>
ing men in their position.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
For Sale a Bluff House.

l offer my residence on Elm street for
sale on accommodating terms. If not sold
soon it will be for rent to an acceptable
tenant. Apply on premises or through
postoffice
diff r. T. MCNEAL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
The PHoToGRAPHER's BUREAU, of Chicago, publishes t
following regarding
RASMUSSENS GALLERY:

Photography has become something than simply producing
present best class of Photographic exam
pie posing and effect of light and shadow such would
twenty years ago Dnrng past week
stepped into Mr. Ramussens Gallery, in Rock ond m
ampes posing effect which displays greatly surprised
u.s. When effects obtained
his operating There exquisey painted
backgrounds several indoor and conservatory grounds sea-
scenes doorways Mr. Rasmussen with
above consisting balcony
bridge stairway and balcony, stone walls rustic fence
pond lilies rocks stairway screens
a variety posing tables statutes unequald any
gallery vicinity Mr. Rasmussen says every subject given
from number of sngs and proofs and photos
part country affords pleasure his
seem be appreciated as he is busy all the time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
SCHOOL SUITS.
BOYS SUITS.

The Boss Suit, nearly all wool, at $3.50
Splendid Cassime Suits, at $500, $50
Silk Mixed Cashmere Suits, at /: 900
Handsome Dress Suits, $3.50, 900
1000 10 150O.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
MEMS SUITS.

Everyday Suits, at $500 and $50
Splendid, Stout Cashmere Suits, at
$3.50 and 500.
Excellent Business Suits, at 1000
Pure and all wool Cork Screws 1000
Elegant Dress Suits, at $3.50,
1900 to $500.
A large stock of Pantaloons. way down.
All the leading styles in Soft, Stiff and
Straw Hats.
An immense stock Of White and Fancy
Percale Shirts at SOC and upwards.
Blue Overalls, at : ooc
The very best made at : rs and Soc
Stout Jeans Pants for Boys, at SOC
:" Men, roc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
WHY t?

Because their Goods are all
new, every stitch of it is of this
seasons make.
Because they have all the
leading styles and the best
Goods manufactured.
Because their Goods are bet
ter made and better fitting than
those usually found in other
stores.
Because they have but ONE
PRICE and conduct a straight
and honorable business.
Because they advertise hon
estly and deal honestly, never
making a promise but what they
fulfill.
Because everyone who trades
with them are bound to receive
full value for their money.
Because new goods are SO
much cheaper that their prices
are lower than other dealers are
charging for old goods.
Because, well-cast your eye
on a few of our prices and then
judge for yourselves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27

81 was for five years sufferer u,,,
boils, all run down, and was at one t Irsn
obliged to give up work. Before tatins
all of two bottles of Hoods sarsaparlla was
entirely cured" r. NJ. LANE, Pittsburgh pa '
al was severely afflicted with srpoi1,a a.
and for over year had two running sor.g
on my neck. Took FIVE bottles Of H IS,vS
Sarsaparilla, and consider myself entiro,r
cured.' G. E. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for * Ma.
only by c. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass, s'
100 Doses One Dollar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
Purifies the Blood

81 tried dozen articles to cleanse my
blood, but never found anything that did
me any good till I began using Hoods
Sarsaparilla." W. II. PEER, Rochester, N. Y.
"My wife was troubled with dizziness
and constipation, and her blood has been
in bad order in fact she has beenI all
run down. Hoods Sarsaparilla is doing.her
a wonderful amount of good" F. M..BALD-
WIN, druggist, Manchester, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for 50. Made
only by C. l. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-27
CHILDRENS' SUITS.

Neat Seryiceable Suits. at S2.5C
Fancy Pleated Suits, at BOO
Handsome Plaids, stylish make, $50
Ane Elegant Cashmere, at 4.25
Handsome Dress Suits, in Blue and
Brown, Cork Screws, Plaids, etc.
$500, $50 to 7.0C
Shirt Waists, with Pleats, .25
We have the Celebrated Diamond
Shirt Waists, from SOC and upwards.
Knee Pants, SOC and upwards.
SCHOOL SUITS.
A very extensive line of good SER
viceable suits, at $3.50, 3.75 and 500
Handsome Dress Suits, 900, $50, 7.5l
to $50.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-18
WISE WORDS.

Bacchus has drowned more than NJ
tune.
The more a man knows the less b
believes.
Be charitable and indulgeht to ever
one but yourself.
Learning by study must be won; 'Eu
meier entailed from sire to son.
The more man speaks of himself, ID
less he likes to hear another talked o.
1t is not genius so much as abIhi
that carries one through the battles"
life.
If you are determined to live and dRa
slave to custom, see that it is at lea''s
good one.
The excuses of youth arc draugls
upon old age, payable with interest," aO0A
thirty years after date.
He that will believe only what he .
fully comprehend must have very Ds
head or very short creed.
To most men experience Is IKE y
sternlight of a ship, which illumlna'
only the track it has passed.
The life is long which answers y
great end; the tree that bears no - -
deserves no name; the man oil "l''~
is the man of years.
AS a mans yes and no, 50 his en- y.
ter. A prompt yes or no marks 1ns ~. -
the quick, the decided character ~
slow, the cautious and timid.
The beauty of the face is fran ~. ~
sion, a short-lived flower, only 49, 49,
to the mere epidermis, but tla' +"
mind is innate and unchangeaOIe
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-18

temptation to keep Il was very strong,
vet it somehow lay heavy on my con
science. And when got back the old
house was shut up. and not soul in the
neiphborhood could tell me where the
family had moved to-"
And that's true" assented Aunt Je-
NINA. who had never lived on the best
Of terms with her neighbors. Wen,
seein' the money to come back to the
family again don't blush so, Ellen, |
hain't said no harml But kind O. wish
L hadn't sold the Blue Virginny. Not
for the moneys sake-but my poor old
brother Ebenezer--"
And Aunt Jemima got up and went
into the house, while Ellen lifted her
soft eyes to her lovers face, saying:
II feel as if Uncle Ebenezer had put
the money into my hands, for he always
intended it to he mine, GeorgeW
.sAnd /, :" said George Stapleton, "be-
gin to believe in the old saying that
truth is stranger than ictionm