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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20
DAVENPORT IOWA. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20. 1867

A foot race was run q Canuerssile lately
between George ssae. of aushslile. and
william Gowcn. Of Metamo9s, for purse
Of slO0. Distance 100 ,ards Slaae ~as
the winner
An atemp, was mad.. few days ago, 10
upset a passenger train at Hanover Juacs
ton, on the Be,ot branch Of the Chicago 4
Northwestern Railroad, BY placing cedar
post on the track. Fortunately the eng-
neer discovered i, in time to save the tain
and thus prevented terrible calamity.
A Minncsso,a paper says it is safe to es-
innate that there will be raised IN that
State this year tsen,y millions bushels
Of wheat. which viii be equal TO IS many
dollars. when Minnes>o,s was first settled
il was considered extremely doubtful by the
esriy pioneers j! lie soil was capable Of
producing whea. in any very large quan.
titles.
The reports OF the Crane crop in Ohio are
v.ry favorable, and the Cincinnati Wine
Growers Association have cheering intelli
getce from all quarters. They announce
cthesly thst tile prospect - that the
yield Of graves Ill season will he nnpre.
ced nted BY any yepr snse ls)e- >nch is
the report all oger The country. In most
localities the fruit hangs in heavy and per-
feet clustera.
The great tunnel Of the Central Pacific
Railroad q, the summit Of the Sierra Mex
vada mountains is ueariy completed, only
"a feet rensin,d uncut on Saturday. The
rails are bein. laid o. the easterly slope.
where twenty miles Of the track are gsaded.
Il 10 expected that tho locomotive will pass
through the tunnel " ;hc l5th Of August.
| and that the line vii De completed 10 the
Nevada line by September next.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

~ IT'S A REMARKABLE FACT
that the mortality experienced
on large policies OF life assurance
is less than on small oues. The
average amount Of each policy
issued by the Equitable Life As
surance Society in 1866. was
S4, ,15O. while the percentage OF
losses was but 1920. An aver
age policy of the Mutual Life for
the same period was $3,5O4 /;
percentage of loss 1894. WASH
ington, 50, 400; loss 1914. Ger
mania, $1,SOO; loss 1926. Uni
ted States, $2,393; loss 1927
All these are cash companies !;
and the rates of some sixteen
note companies exhibit q similar
commentary, showing greater
mortality on small than on large
policies. The cause is attributed
to the fact that the wealthier
classes, who are able TO assure
for the largest amounts, enjoy
those constant comforts and sani-
tsry privileges, and leai that
regular course Of life which so
mat erially promotes longevity
The Equitable Life Assurance
Society issues policies on single
life up to the amount of $4,000.
Nv Y. QM. Path ItSnder..
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20
RIVER ITEMS.


ARRIVALS
SucKxa STATE. Capt. Hight, st. Louis.
KsirHsBuRo, Capt. Campbell. Ft Madison.
BxN CAMPBELL. Capt Pierce, Clinton.
DEPARTURES.
SUCKER STATE, Capt Hight. St. Paul.
KElrHsBuEo. Capt. Campbell. Fl. Madison
On Tomorrow morning At 7 O'Clock the
new and popular steamer Dubuque will as>
| rive and depart for st. Louis.
The boats Of the Northern line which
have b0en lsld up during the dull season.
will gradually resume their trips. The
splendid steamer Davenport left St. Louis
on Monday evening and will arrive here on
Wednesday evening. Passengers FOX the
North should be on hand early, - she de,
parts vt 5 A. NJ, on Thursday. r. NJ. Pre:,
lyman, agent.
The fine passenger packet New Boston
Capt. Grinnell, will leave for Fl. Madison
In the morning Q. G. Mather in the Of
fee.
The regular tri-weekly steamboat Ben
Campbell, Capt. Pierce. will depart to-mor-
row at A NJ, for Clinton E. G. Duncan
agent.
The directors Of the Rock Island County
Agricultural Society have made arrange@
mentswith Capt I. J. Buford, Superinten>
dent Of the Northern Line steamers, 10
carry passengers to and from Rock Island
during the week Of the Fair. on the steam>
ers New Boston and Kcithsbusg, at the fol :
lowing reduced rates:
Andalusia, seventy>five cents Drury 4
Landing and Muscatine. &1.O0 New Bos-
ton and Kei,hsburg, $l.75 Oquawks and
Burlington, 81. 90: Dallas and Fort Madi-
son 81 100.
An exchange gives the following partic.
ulars of the killing Of Ike Blake, mate Of
the J. l.. Graham, by the bar keeper, Caleb
Bell, of the same boat Blake went TO the
bar aud called for whisky, which the bar
keeper refused to give him. y difficulty
ensued, when Bell drew his pistoi and fired
ut Blake, the ball taking effect in his hear,
killed him instantly. This affair occurred
about two miles below Canton. Blake was
1 buried by the officers Of The boat at Caiiz,
Ky Bell was also taken into custody THAT
point. lie is young man, resident 0.
Clarksvillo, Tenn.
| The follosng description Of Massey s
Vessel Leaking Indicator is going the roun-
cs Of our exchanges:
! The contrivance is simple one designed
to be placed in navigating vessels. to give
warning Of leakage. A float is ADJUSTED.
in the bottom of the vessel and commun>
Gates with dial drum, which IS provided
wth.a bel and indicator. As the water may
rise in the vsssel, the float raises the drum
with which it is connected, and the indica.
tor marks 10 half inches the hight II may
be attaining. At each half inch the bell
is tapped. The continuance seems to COM
mend itself very strongly, not only 10 these
who have occasion to 'go down to sthe sea
in ships but also to navigators Of our
rivers
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

PrnrfEs PaRfr.-FIRer WAHp--TAe voters of ID.
Firss Ward are requested 20 meet al the house oi
Mr.. Lsngiacher. Friday evening 81 O'Clock. Tor INC
purpose OF selecting seven delegates % r.pre.. ~
them in the County Convention of the Psop. Tar
II. u. N. MATrnEs. > oteto'5.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

rgopIg's PArrY.-Thc voters of Blue Gras- Town
ship requested TO meet AT the Gahherf School
House. on the telegraph 70 a. Saturday afternoon.
tsih nst) ei2 clock. for the purpose ~ selecting
delegates 10 the Poo. c's Parry unity Convection.
Per order OF Secretary.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20


fried n know that 1t cured them; those who have
mot. know that cures their ncighbors and friends,
and all know that what II does once 1t does always
that II never fails through any fault or neglected.
its composition. We have thousands upon thou.
sands al certificates of their remarkable cures of the
following complaints, but such cures are known in
every ncighbOrhOod and We need not publish them.
Adantc TO all ages and conditions in ali climates
Containing neither calomcl any dceterous drug
they may be taken WIN safety by anybody Their
them pleasant TO take while being purely vegetable
no harm can arise from their use In any quantity.
internal vsccra 10 purify the blood and stimulate il
into healthy action remove the distractions Of the
stomach bowels liver, and other organs Of tho
boy restoring their irregular action to health and
bv correcting, wherever they exist, such Slerangc-
nients as are the first origin OF disease.
Minute directions are given in the wrapper on
For 1ysp~psia or laaisestien, Iassless.
SHOULD be taken moderately to Stimulate Inc stom.
ach and restore its healthy tone and action.
For LIVER C"mrlaans and its various symp.
Innndire or Green 2icknes. RSIsSSc
Collie and Dilious Revers, they should bc M.
cousy taken for G eac casc to correct the diseased
For Dyseneery or Diarrh4a, but one mild
dose Is generally required.
For ane:.:fasss.; =. as.:ss Gest, Gravel. Ralps-
Deck and Loins. they should be continnously
takcn ns required, to change the diseased action 81
the system. With such change those complaints
disappear.
For DreIsy and Dropeical swellings they
should be taken ~ iarge and frequent doses TO pro-
For 0eppressicn. large dose should be taken
as Il produces the SO; des,red ,, e1ect BY sympathy.
mote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels into healthy action, restores the appetite,
and invigorates the system. Hence II Il Oitcn ad.
vantageous where no serious dcrnnrcmcnt exists.
One who feels tolsrahiy we'll esen nd. that dose
Of these fiiis makes MN eei decidedly better from
tive apparatus.
DIR. y. g. AVER & CO., Practical Chessisss,
LOWELL. MASS, q. s. A.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

syc,,n w.,n-The voters Of the Second Ward
are requested TO NEE, at the Saloon os Il 9 Miller
cofner Of Fousth and Western Avenue ffioay eve.
ming, al o'clock for the purpose o' sc,e.ans s,n
delef ases 10 rcpre-ent them In tue Soon'! So""
tion OF the Peoples Party: o...a,..~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20
VIIsS. rBssEyHsi iAlITNEIs.S
CIHcAsSiAN
DEW Drops

For 1scnutif.tng sac COmple n tom
And Permanently Removing FRECKLES, TAN.
BLofCiES, &c., impartng 10 the skin adeicate,
sof. and transparent wHI1ENEss ~. Warrant
cd not 10 iulure. Prepared by Mrs. Bsemsar;ncr.
Detroit, Mich. For sale uEiy hy HARRISON * CO.,
A llrAAy .trc.t, Naaennart nels-AaN
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

MosKsYs AZ WAlrERs.-The latest novel
~ in the Paris Exposition 10 the employ>
uent Of monkeys - waitsss. What the
latest novelty At Sam Perry's Clothing Store
10 We are unable 10 state, for Sam is ,ntro>
ducing such constant succession that in>
vsstigation results in greater bewildsrmsnt.
Everybody who desires the latest styles in
Clothing and Furnishing Goods. should call
at As Brady street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

Fo,erm WARD.-The voters OF the Fourth Ward
are requested 10 meet ut the City Hall. Friday
ming O'Clock. for the purpose Of selecting reven
deerstes 10 tho County Convention OF the Poop .
Paf,y. y. NJ GaEzsk, SaoHsrAKr.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

T,np WAsp-The voters Of the Third Ward are
,.an. .fed to meet at the Court House. Friday eve
ming nj O'Clock. 10 select seven ceieRntes TO the
1.ouu,y Con nyention Of the Peoples Party.
T.. B. nARpfno, Secretary.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

~ We have but little confidence 10 the trumpet
tongucd statements Of the proprctors Of advertised
incidence generally. bu. we forced 70 concur In
the opinion. uniformly expressed by all who nave
uscd PrREr DAVIS PAIs KILLER, that 1t is avery val
uablc article and that II would be well for every
household have at hand, In case OF bruises scalde
burnr diarrlaa, dysentery, cholera fever aud ague
and the host of Diseases external and intern which
II IL adapted 10 cure or alleviate No article mcd
cine ever atiaurd TO such unbounded popularity and
extensive diffusion J. has penetrated to every part.
even the mpst remote. Of the known world. bearing
win iis healing Influences mort potent than those
os the spices % "Arahy the best" W. informed
by our principal druggists that they cell of this
article for exporti,ion than any or all others, and
that the demand Is constantly increasing. Salem
Observer
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

SIXTH WAND The voters Of the Sixth Ward arc
Requested Ia meet at Shiley's Brewery. East Dsven
port. Friday evenn, at o'clock, 10 te!ect five dele
gates 10 the Convention Of the Peoples Party.
.pu~ SHu.Y, Secretary
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

4 FULL ASSORTMENT OF DUPONT & co =
"a Celebrated Duck Diamond, Grain and Blasting
Powder will be kept GU hand at our Magazine at all
dmcs. which we can supply Co the trade a Chicago
prices. McNAIR 4 JORDAN.
AugtdAw3n Agents for Dupont & Co.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

FIsrB WAsp.-Thc voters OF the Fifth Ward
requcrted TO meet ct the Peansyvania House, Friday
evening at O'Clock. Az for the purpose OF select
ing deleg ates 10 the Peoples Party Convention
j j. KICHAKnnoN. Strre,arY.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

do To rus Besr.-t3o To the Bryant & Stratton
Iowa State Bnsinc-s College 10 get a thorouph prnc
tcri business education. ar 10 become u good sound
telegraph operator. For circulars and papers ad-
dr.--, (enclpsins staap) "Fhe Bryant 4 Stratton
Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20
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At BuETlS hot sE-rilREE OR FOUR
"A good girls, eecasto:aed 10 rcacral WORK
uuet4. 0lS.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20
n Great Bargain.

4 MEMORANDA BOOK. CONTAINING ONE
u frpmiss"ry Note, Receipts. SC, has been found,
and lCli a, this Olire Tor an owner ausis
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

loiiowAy' PHts.-AonIrY OF rur SronAcm
These medicines are a most antacid remedy
Tor tue cOrtccton of all those acidiics whether in
duced by debility. from sat substances IN the stomach
or impaired BY excess the torpid functions slim
Mated the blood elcansed and the secretons OF the
bile and liver purined SOLD nv all ,iruypists
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20
omclal Paper Of the CITY,
LOCAL jTE Ne,

The profession proper consider Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgs dependent upon pecu.
liar. vitiated condition Of the circulating vi
,al fluid. They suppose that there exists
in the blood, poison which the circulating
blood carries with it. and not being aliment.
ed by the proper emunitJies Of the body, it
Is deposited in the tissues. What this poison
ia, is not positively known; yet, by most
authorities it is supposed TO be an acid -
Lactic Acid in oil probability. This. il IS
supposed under favorable circumstances. Is
generated in the system, and being el'min'
ated, Is allowed to accumulate until IT pro
duces its deleterous effect.
A.alie -, nmd's stsseussa sissn. SsOwt
and Ncnrnigtn SPecs0c
Is the only remedy ever discovered that will
cfectually destroy this poison in the
BLOOD, and produce permanent cure
The recipe was procured Of the celebrated
Dr. L1llenand. of France by the well known
druggist. Alex. Leitch, Of st. Louis, Mo-
No good phvsician fails ~ prescribe the
Specific when he learns what i is ccmpos
"a of-no ono suffering wth Ilheumalism,
Gou., Neuralgia, shouli hesitate TO try it
because it is advertised for sale
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

NEW Music.-We acknowledge the rc>
ceiPt OF the "News Boys Song." "Girls
"ait for Temperance Man," and "Annis
Aroen; songs published by G. II. Tremaine,
No. 4sl Broadway, N. Y.-for sale By Root
= Oady, Of Chicago.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

kromcr'- Hair Dye, Natural Durable Beautiful, ;,
Best and Cheapest In the Worsd S,id by all Drug
gi-i- ami Country Siorekeepers JOHN J. kKDMEN.
SOlc Fruprlator, inl the-tnnt ST. lnllahc.phll.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

30 ACRE FARM OK BRADY STREET, OPPO-
~ site New Fair Grannd- Price. i.~1. Five or
wo AMI a haf acre lots will be sold il desacd. -
ferms onc-halg cash Apply 10
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

The DAVENPORT WooLEN MILLS are turns
ing out some Of the finest styles of Fall aad
Winter Goods, which are being sold at great
" reduced prices. The public are invited
to examine the stock at the Mills.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20
CITY NOTICES.

DAVENPORT LEArnER DEPor.-At the new
store Of Stuckrash 4 Co., 81 Brady St., can
be found the larges, and most complete stock
Of French and American calf skins, kips and
morocco. harness, sole, and upper feathers,
shoemaker's tools, findings aud materials per.
tsining to the trade, west Of Chicago. They
manufacture their own American calf skins
and oak tanned harness leather. and procure
oil other kinds from fret honds.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

J.T. TEMPLE, Gardener and Florist, cor.
4th and Main Sts., fruit and ornamental
eecs. ny26-ly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

Base BALL rageth throughout, the land
The last indication Of the possession Of the
malady Is challenge from the grocers Of
Rock Island to Iny the dry goods men of
the city a matched game of base ball They
evidently mean business, and if accepted by
the challenged party game Of no little in>
terest wil.re>ult. No man is TO play who
now is, or ever hassbeen,s member Of base
hall clab; "a in casc Of rnv Of the players
d comng exhausted, or in classic phrase
"petered OFT or "plsyed," no substitutes
for such PLAYER viii he allowed.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

Read what the Editor Of the Gin
cinnati Times saws OF ALIEN'S
LII Nc BAISA NJ:

a Rk1,RKABir Gear Mr.. samuel Lewe, one Of
The old Pioneers Of Ciuelnnau very long, appar
entity In the las, s;eges Consumption. and given up
by physicians wleu some kind friend res commended
him 10 u-e ALIENS Ii NG BALSAN. lie did so,
and Immediately commenced recovering, and i- now
able to attcnd % business. lie say= "ln truth
may say il his saved my lfc.. Mr.. Lewis j. well
known n Cincinnati. and she frllasi confidence mny
he placed 10 his statements u j. due therefore. to
the community especially those suffering under this
terrible masdy. that the fales publicity be given to
such marvellous cures that other sufferers may avail
themselves of the remedy With pleasure, therefore.
we refer to this cure.
From our knowledge OF the merits OF this excellent
Basam and what we hear of its merits, We think Il
should be at used by all persons suffering from
n cough, or any pulmonary complaint. We hear that
many far advanced in consumption, have been cured
EN La ~.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

Tng PLAN adopted by the Washington
Library Company for the raising OF funds
for the Riverside ins,itu,e-nn asylum for
the gratu.ous education of Soldiers Or
phans-is meeting With great approval
Subscriptions to the stock aIe cosainy in
rapi .ly. The handsome steei-plate engra,
wings given TO those who purchase stock
are acknowledged by competent judges to
be first class productions. Besides receiv>
Ing handsome engraving of this character
worth more at retail than the price Of the
stock, every purchaser will in addition re-
ccivc apresent of some kind. Full guaran.
tee is given that every share Of stock must
be accompanied by % presen. besides tn.
engraving. See advertisement.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20
kSOur(:ers Wanted.
Powder.

4 FEW BOANDERS GAN BE ACCOMMO-
( n dated at MRS DREW'S, corner t,h aud
lam streets. with or without rooms. nur6
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

POLICE Matters YEsrrRpAY.-At Justice
Blooi's, James NJ MtGhee, on the charge Of
having stolen property in his possession,
was held to bail in the sum Of sl50. It 10
said that Mrs. Scott's clothing was taken
by the two girls. who are aged respectively
l2 and 10 years. Constable Carstens made
the arrest and served the search warrant,
and not Feid, % enormously stated in our
yesterdays issue.
George Pierce, for keeping house Of ILL
fame Was fined $40 and costs cheap enough.
Nellie Foster. charged with being IN in>
mate Of house Of fame paid . fine OF
$l0 and costs.
Hattie. or Maggie, or Mary Townsend. or
Mrs. Hough (whats in nAmc.) arrested
for being an inmate Of the house which
Pierce kept, was discharged BY the Police
Magistrate .on acc unit Of unsoundness OF
mind"
Chase, IN inmate Of the same disrepu:a.
ble mansion WAS fined IS and 47s5 costs,
but in consideration Of his age, and prom
se to lead better life, his fine WAS RENTED
and he was discharged on payment Of costs,
Michael Higgins, charged with stealing q
carpet sack and some clothing from Kyle,
was fined $40 and costs, and in default was
committed to Jail 70. six DAYS.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

The CRors.-Now that che wheat har-
vest is over and large quantity las been
threshed to meet the pressing demands of
our milers aud the necessities OF farmers, il,
is generally estimated that the average yield
in this part Of the State will be from eigh.
teen to twenty bushels to the acre for " heat
and from fifty 20 sixty for oats The rain
has helped the corn, which was suffering
considerably. II is likely to be . great crop
as every farmer has large field some Is
high as 100 to l4o acres. and mos. Of il is
from eight TO ten feet high
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

PRIMARY MEKrISGs.-We publish to day
the calls for primary ward meetings. The
attendance at these meetings should be such
as u insure full delegation of men who
will represent the people. the principles Of
the Peoples Party and place proper men in
nomination. men who will not only faiths
fully and honestly perform their duties, but
reflect credit upon the party placing
them in office. Let US have men
fitted and qualified for the positions. that
by their acts the party shall not have cause
TO regret their choice. IS the voters will
lay aside party feelings al the ballot box
aud vote for the mon Of the peoples choice,
90 lot all such party feelings be ignored and
forgotten in the selection Of candidates and
men In sympathy with the work they are
undertaking, and in whose ability and hon>
esty the people have con6denc, BE- placed in
nomination. Although victory 10 certain,
yet in the present condition of our county
Affairs we cannot afford to make wrong, or
even poor selection. The people
are expecting . better condition of
affairs and the party that promises or holds
out such inducements and fails to produce
them will surely meet with universal con>
ccmnation. To get full and free expres.
sion of the peoples choice, let the ward
meetings be we'll attended.
We see that Blue Grass Township has
called its primary meeting for next Saturn
day. Let the other Townships not delay
this matter, but call their meetings at once
and put their organizations in effectual
working order.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

CoxpLixBYrARY.-Tick to the Four>
teenth Annual Fair Of the Scott County
Agricultural Society, can be had till the LIST
day Of September, 1867, by all officiating
clergTmen, upon personal application to
HESRY W. BENNETT, Sec'y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20
Boarding aud Day school

EOR YOUNG LADIES AND MISSES. Apply at
I School Room lately occnpied by Miss Gills. Sar-
cent Place. or at residence, North Sargent Row.
instruction 10 Music. MRS. =. r. HEARD.
may9Sdim MISS r. f. HEARD
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-20

The ILLINOIS ExcuRsIoNIsTs spe.
cial train, consisting Of ten cars, bringing
the excursionists from Bureau Junction
add other Illinoi% towns on this side Of
that place, arrived on the Island a about
ten o'clock this morning, and the perms>
sson Of Gen. Rodman having previously
bsen obtained, men, women and children,
numbering between Eve and six hundred,
wandered over the grounds, surveying the
Arsenal building, admiring the beautiful
scenery, OF idly rested beneath the shade
Of the outrageous foliage. Those who
had baskets enjoyed their dinners under
the trees amazingly. and the good humor Of
the boys and merry laughter Of the girls
put the Flushing touches 10 the happy pic
ture. Others, who were unblest with bssk-
cts, wandered to Davenport and Rock Is
land in search Of provsoder. This they
found without difficulty, sni after satisfy>
ing the cravings Of che inner man and
woman they might have been seen in strings
or parties. or what you will, wandering
around the streets in search Of sights.