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The New York herald., 1878-11-03

few Of tho bargains onerrdSrs as iolows:-
$50 dosen LADIES' MsRISo VESTS and
AZ ''''a' skGGLXe PRicE. SOC.
,,:: Misses. Lew %,sr NECK s.n;,snv H5sESo VESTS EST;
'0' :s"ssa IS 70 clos. out i%%sai..e9 DAD rom
S!'i s'z AFFs Taa!s aFssEs
l2s do.en MISSES, SUPER MERrNo
MAsHsT g.
AND FANS: s ;.ss. .na srssD ss,D
rs dozen MEMS SCOTCH WOOL SHIRTS
(LAsT YEAR at 81
A." TO- ssaaS M SEAEfss Saass Usually ''d 81 IS
m ST. 4 Rhs ss,ui
IN ADDITION WE s5AtF osEf OFFER At Retail
,7s dozen LADIES, rANcy 5,5sS nosE "a, At soc rEs
PIffs PIffso GfsI GRk fo HDa SELL sis 1r ONCE. "'' -"
P E gHySp Wn W pYF y sEstSo Run ponE yNRhE
IIs SoFshs sIzEsf W,IEsE FeTSD ESSfIsTs
MAKE OF MERINo UNDkRwkAR
LIE BouriLLIER BROS.
4s E... 18th at. SAT Brc.dw.y.
b. BLACK s,LKs At . ~ ~s.os.y!es
sh1Sk s11ok sitks sItks IT 4 s4osisiSs ss4SSiisiSs
rSWca SATIN sfI finish BLAck cAsilSsRk SILKS
s:s s:s s:I &c; y:;s y:s$
ASFSsEty ASTSaEsE REFUSED sEDySED ERSH EsSH
IN ADDITION WE WILL OFFER
200 PIECES BLACK AND coLoRED SILKS
At 81 TO 90 PER YARD.
PURCHASED BY Is AT THE GREAT AUCTION
SALES or LAST WEEK. THE BEST VALUE
WE HAVE KNOWN IN 40 YEARS BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE.
DRESS GOODS.
ON OUR CENTRE TABLES WILL BE FOUND
OVER 100 PIECES of
inch ALlrwoOL MATbLAssns, extra fine and heavy,
&c. &c.. at the Uniform price OF
IS cents per yard
AsOgE AsOyF HALE HALE FHEEs EHEEs VALUE. VALUE
A FULL LINE or CLoAKINGs
In MATRLAssEs and DIAGUSALs, 81 inches wide, Al
81 so per yaru and upward
no SUCH BARGAINS IN SILKS AND
DRESS GOODS As THE ABOVE HAVE
EVER BEFORE BEEN OFFERED IN THIS CITY.
LIE sourrLLIEs BROS.
The New York herald., 1878-11-03


WE ATTRIBUTE THE MARVELLOUS sUCuEsS
or THIS DEPARTMENT TO THE FACT THAT OUR
SHOES HAVE PROVED BEYOND ALL QUESTION
TO BE REALLY ELEGANT. DURABLE AND NEAT.
OUR LADY PATRONS AKK REQUESTED TO GALL
AS EARLY IN THE DAY As THEY CONVENIENTLY
CAN. IN ORDER TO AVOID THE CROWD or Ar.
rERNooN PURCHAsERs
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT SHOULD ANY or
OUR SHOES RIP. BURST or TEAR. A NEW PAIR
is At YOUR SERVICE FREE or CHARGE.
~oraea holes ELEGANT Pebble Button Sof f.o aohs o.
Box Toes. a. s. 81; usually rs.siied a. 81 per pair
SUPERB DISPLAY or LADIES, CLOTH roP BUT.
TON BOOTS at 81 ~; usually retaied at ~ 10 and -
OUR CLOTH TOR BUTTON BOOTS AT 50 81. su-
CH0icEsT material aud finished mrs, class style at
81 81 have amazed delighted every lady who has
seen them.
WE CONTINUE THE SALE or THE "EuRrcno
iogsd @ over the MccoaEa rArkNf LAST. All s. u per
pair This style q shoes I" especially dengnej Tor ladies
troubled with tender feet
rv MISSES AND cHrLDRES's SHOES WE HAVE
GLor o sUTss and Sss s" s"
furnished az ana pss Fl sse ss. w !. ss
Dressing, best quality, % &C. per bottle
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS IN ALL
LADIES' MUSLIN uNDERwEAR. CoRsErs.
rRIMaED AND USrRIMMED
GLOVES. LAces.
FANCY
@-------z----@- za.,c5s,-@
/ EnElcns hnMIons
Erauru AvrxuR pRTwREN
The New York herald., 1878-11-03

Lot OF CHILDREN's PLAID SUITS.
2 to year sizes, at 93c. real value, 81 So
200 CHILDkEN'S MELTON SUITS. to year sizes
In separate Styles aud In ali tho coos including
blue, brown and drab, At Sl %; worth fully s. SO.
BOURETTE SUITS
piped In blue and cardinal for Misses to Ie-year ssos
at 81 81, worth fulIy -.
CHOICE SELECTION OF
MISSES, SUITS, In SILK, COMBINATION SILK and
WOOL. ALL WOOL PLAfDS BOURETTE Ac AZ
from 81 to S2o each copies from models imported
"uR ASso RTMENr OF MISSES. SUITS Is THE
LARGEST AND MOST SELECT IN THE CITY.
ANY STYLE OF COSTUME MADE TO ORDER
The New York herald., 1878-11-03

YARD WIDE UALICOES, FAST COL0kS AT
THRfE CENTS
sold elsewhere at sc.
ALSO GREAT JOB IN
ALI, LINEN HANDkkRCuIkFS, At
FOUR CENTS,
worth double. -, -.
in Ladies' Undcrwcsr: Corses scsrh, Bowss
Kid Gloves. Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods shawls,
Cloths Carpets Oicoths. Upholstery Goods, curtains
Shades, &c. &c.
marked goods down at beginning Of ssascn,
"a we nre determined that our reputation FOR durable
goods al low priccs shall be fully estabshsd At all
S%oUmTRY ORDERS cARFFULLy AND PROMPTLY
ATTENDED, To
kEYES,
34s AND 35i sTH Av.,
BETWEEN 27rh AND 2STH sTa
For Other Dry Goods advertisements See
Twentieth Pages
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

The new Sterling bridge is within one
span of completion.
The fire aud water committee was tenn
porarily increased to include Chief Engi-
neer Johnston and Aldermen O'Neal and
Koch.
A grand Soldiers Reunion will be
held at Amboy. ILL.,, on the 18th and 18th
of September. Gen. Logan will address
the boys.
AT the council meeting last evening
the vote on three important questions was
a tie, something that does not often occur
at one session.
The Democrat says that twenty thou
sand bushels of onions have been marketed
in Davenport this season. Think Of the
barrels of perfumery that will make.
The Rodman Rifles will shortly re-
ceive $49l, SO frem the state; only -four
other companies In the state received al
large an amount. Why not build ar
armory?
An article is going the rounds il
newspapers that cbivairous rooster hal
been found which sat upon and matched /,
nest of eggs. Show us the rooster. tn,
eggs, or the nest,
A proposition to vote 800 10 TIL
widow of VIM Saurman, the fireman VIII
died from cold contracted at the late fire
was referred to Aldermen Hitler AMI o.
Neal with power to act. 7
Heightened! morali yirtuous! Clintol
county, Iowa, has had several men ARRESTED
for harvesting their grain on Sunday. A
trial resulted 10 their acquittal, it beinl
proven to be work of necessity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
worn. FROM TIE DEMOCRATIC
CANDIDATE PoRgcoNaRRss.
A Republican ana co1a,nunistic Lie
Refuted.

The nominAtion of Hon, Charles Dun |
ham, Of Henry county, for member of
by the democracy of this, the
5th district, produced such q consterna-
ton in the republican and communistic
camps that. the INSCRIPTIONS leaders of
these two parties, commenced at once
their old game Of lying, by starting the
report that Mr.. Durham would not accept
the nomination. They recognized in Mr..
Dunham's nomination the rallying Of the
entire democratic vote of the district to
his support. In view of the report that he
might possibly be the successor of Oglesby
in the United States senate, they had not
calculated on his nomination, and hence
their discontinue and disappointment.
Mr.. Dunham's we'll known ability as a
lawyer, his sound political views and state
reputation will not only ensure him the
earnest aud persistent support of every
democrat 10 the district, but by reason OF
his superior ability. and the desire Of very
many of the members of the other tWc
parties to see the district represented
10y man who viii be able
| TO secure the support OF tht
majority 10 congress for such meas
ures as will benefit the district, and who
can and soizI work for the interests Of tn
district, he will receive large vote from
the republicans aud nationals as we'll
Unable to find any legitimate argqmen
against Mr.. Durham and being hkewis,
unable to dispute bis superiority over th
other two candidates. they have taken ad
vantage of his well known desire oct to b
nominated, to start the report that h
would decline. Tie following dispatcl
: from j. S. Drake, member OF tbs stat
democratic COMMITTEE for this district, t
lMr. NJ. NJ. Corbett, chairman Of the couu
ty committee, effectually refutes the lyin
report started to ,injure Mr.. Durham;
c GENEsEo. HENRY COUNTY, III, Aug 10. 1877
M, NJ. Corbett, Chairman Dem. County Commute
Rock Island, Ill.,:
, Say to the democrats of Rock Islam
county, that, while Hon. Chas. Dunbar
did not, like Henderson and Haney desir
I work for, aud soant the nomination fl
9 congress, that he is too good demoeri
! to refusesthe unanimous request of b
4 party to be their candidate, especial
$ when that request is endorsed by so mar
/ prominent members Of other parties. "
can give a positive and emphatic denl
to the lying report started by the frigh
ened and INSCRIPTIONS hackers of Hende
I, son and Haney.
\ The democrats Of this county are e
e thusiastic for Durham. Yours. &c..
al j. 8. DRAKE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
Destructive Diseases.

The demoralizing and life. destroying
nature of Kidney, Bladder, Genital
and Urinary diseases, is well known.
CHAPIN's BUeHUPAIBA-- new and i'm
portant compound in the successful
treatment of these diseases-is receiv-
ing the approval of the profession and
public everywhere. Its powers to
relieve, control and cure diseases is full
ly attested by thousands. Price 81. I'm
lection FIeur" with syringe) 81. This
is to be used with the Bnchupaiba In
cases of impure discharges and is in
dispensible to cure where there are di-
scased discharges. To purify the blood
from Mercury or Syphilis from past
or present illness use Chapin's Consti-
tuition Syrup. Price ST.. Sold by drug
gists, or sent by express on receipt Of
price. Advice free. See circular with
bottles, Address e. s. Wells, So Bar.
clay Street, New York,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
What the Growth is.

According to the makeup of the new
directory just published, the population
of Rock Island is 1928 and that of Mo
line is !. 1870, which is gain for Rock Island
since the census of 1870 of 1888, and for
Moline of 1924,
Taking the two cities of Rock Island and
Moline together, the present population,
according to directory statistics, amounts
to 1928. The figures above given show
decided and healthy growth for both
Rock Island and Moline since 1870,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

This ancient bit of advice is well
enough for spare" people, but how
about those that are already too fat?
What is to becomeof them? Sit still,
and I'll tell you. After many expert.
ments. extending through months of
patient investigation and toll, the
celbreated analytical chemist, j. @.
Allan, has perfected and given TO the
world Allan's Anti-fat. Thus far in
several hundred cases this remedy has
never failed to reduce corpulent
person from three to six pounds per
week. 1t is perfectly harmless and pos
lively efficient. Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
Tha Rnsinaaa maatinr J.

As announced 10 last evenings ARGUS
the merchants of Rock Island met at
Mitchell & Parsons store to devise means
to stop the diverting of trade to DaEeL-
port.
A lively interest was evinced in the
matter and some valuable suggestions
made. Committees were appointed as fol-
lows:
On Peddling Licenses, &c-Reticker,
Welch, Mitchell, Parsons.
The Press-E. Zeis, Abe May. I. Ep-
stein. & RE
After several suggestions the meeting
adjourned to meet next Tuesday at the
same place. si&l- "a l~s- - -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
Personal.

Jacob Riley and wife left 70. New York
last evening where they embark for Europe
Ar. Riley expects to be absent several
months.
Hon. William Johnston, of California,
who has been visiting his brother. j. R,
Johnston of this city, ileaves for the East
this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

have subjected REEDS AROMATIC BIT-
TIERS to chemical analysis, examined the
different substances from which it is man
ufaetused. witnessed the process 10 its sue
cessive stages. and can truly say that the
process is the best possible, and that the
Bitters contain nothing deleterious to
health but only such Substances as are
known to react favorably on the system.
t. FL. CHITTENDEN, Instructor in Chem
istry. Yale College.
june oath, 1876. @ IS 9EKx 8
GEO. w, NJ. REED & Go. Sole Proprietors.
New Hasaln. Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

DIAAdoND.-The best In the world
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY's
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
TRADE markl as there are worthless imita-
tions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DIR. A. Il. EyoRY & Co.,
&C Hall street, Brooklyn. P. .. Box
5062, New Work City. Sold By all Drug
gists. so cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
cottaea ainesrhread.

Take one cup ofbutter and lard melted
together, add one cup New Orleans molas
SEES; stir into this one cup each of sugar
aud cold water, two large teaspoontuls
ginger, two eggs beaten, aud four cups OF
-four. having in it three large teaspoonfuls
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER. Bake in mod
erately hot oven.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

COMMON CoLDs.-Every one is prac-
tically familiar with common cold
The chilliness and shivering, the dull
ness and languor, the soreness of the
throat. pain in the head, and stuffed
nostrils. We would commend a timely
use of Madame Rorter's Cardtivc Cough
BaJsans. A safe, reliable, and pleasant
remedy, Full directions on each bot
tie. Small bottles % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

Infants and children can't digest starehy
or farinaceous food until they have their
teeth,if you want food that the baby will
thrive on then try Horlicks 10 health or
sickness, this sells from physicians pres
criptions who acknowledge its superior
merits TO all other artificial food yet in
troduced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

There is but one Opinion respecting
MIX OF MAGNEsIA among those who
have either experienced or witnessed its ct
fects iu case of sour stomach, hatuleney
dyspeptic headache govt aud gravel, viz:
that II is sovereign remedy for those dis
orders. 1t is also an excellent aperient.
Sold By all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

Mem. from Society Journal. miss
S-appeared to positive disadvan-
tage because of cloudiness of complex
ion and-must we write it?-Pimples
spelling an otherwise beautiful counte-
nance" She should by all means pro-
cure and use.Dr. Bulls Blood Mixture.
2 ON
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade OF
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line IN the
aoUD,ry 80 L8.t" dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
River News.

The North Weston passed down to-day.
The Gallery came in with a raft OF logs
FOR Weyerhaeuser and DenkmaD, and re-
turned up the river.
The tow boat Minnesota passed up to-
day.
The J. G. Chapman passed down.
The Josephine will not be up until
Thursday, being laid up for a new doc
tor"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

There was effort made to reduce the
library fund but instead it was increased,
the original estimate being $1,000; this
still leaves it $500 less than last year.
Mayor pro tenn, WarDock, thought 50,
900 sufficient for the library, but Aid.
Anawalt and Brooks were in favor of in
creasing aud resolution 20 that effect
finally prevailed a.
The original estimate on sewerage was
$500 but as most of the other items were
passed as first presented aud the gas tax
increased from first estimate $500 to
$4,000, the sewerage item had to be cut
down in order to keep within the limit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

When you feel the first pain from rheu-.
matism 90 to your druggist for bottle OF
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy, take 1t and
cure viii follow. If your head aches use
Lodille's Headache Specific. Cures while
thinking about it, ea
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

When looking for presses be surs to SEND
for prices to J.. Cook Il Co., West MerleenI
Conn. Every press warranted pslceS
from $40 upwards. Unequalled Tor oara -
bility and cheapness,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

sufferers from Catarrh are recon-
,nendeJ 10 use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
snec;fic for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy in the country, Sold by all
druggists. See ad. in this paper. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA zoe above sero laP.Es4e above zerc
oAM T5o =" SPm. $50 ="
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
wantad a Situation

AS housskeeper BY an American lady in 3
respectable family. References gwen II
anR6-tf Mrs. JENNIE mINION.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
OVARIAN TUM0R /!
OFTEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
by DIR. Railways Remedies.

DR. RADwAY q CO., 80 Warren ST., New York.
BEvERI Y, Mass., July 49, 1869.
DIR. RADwAY: have had Ovarian THmor In the
ovaries and bowels. All the doctors said ''there
was no help for It," / tried everything that was
recommended, bat nothing helped me. / saw your
Resolyent, and thought woulu try II; but had no
faith IN IT, because had suffered Tor twelve year=
took six bottles of the Resolyent and one box OF
Railways Pills. and two bottles OF your Ready Re
hei; and there is not sign Of fumor 10 be seen or
felt. and feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumOr was in the
left side Of the bowels the groin. write this
to You for the benefit Of others. You can publish
It II you choose. HANNAH p. KNAPP.
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
DIR. Railways
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless elegantly COATED with sweet
gum, purge, regulate, purify, cleanse, and strength
Railways Pills. for the cure Of all disorders of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache Constipation, COstive-
ness Indigestion, dyspepsia, Biliousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements of the Internal VIscera. Warranted
10 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury, minerals or deleterious druge
eE Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders Of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
In the Head. Acidity OF the stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Dtsgust Of Food, Fullness Of Weight
In the Stomach, Sour Erupuons Sinking or Flutter-
Ings In the Pit Of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing Flutterings
Il the Heart, Choking or Sunocatlng Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dimness Of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and pnll Pain in
the Head Deficiency OF Precipitation, Yellownass OF
the skin aud Eyes, Pain in the side Chest Limbs
and sudden Flushes of Heat Burning in the Flesh.
A few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
aystem from all the above named disorders. Price
% cents per box, Sold by druggists. D
Read FALSE AND TRUE"
send one letter-stamp to kADWAYs& CO.. NoS2
Warren 81, New York informant worth thou
AndsWtu be sent you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
OR. RAILWAYS
Sarsapari!lian aesOIVent
The Great Blood Purifier.
For the Cure Of chronic Disease.

For the Cure OF Chronic Disease,
SCROFULA OR SYPHILITTC.
HEREDITARY OR CONTA IOUS,
Be IL seated IN the
LUNGS OR STOMACH,
SKIN OR BONES. -- .
FLESH OR NERVES,
Coreupting the Solids and Vltiating the Fluids.
Chronic rheumatism. Scrofula, GlAndular Swell
ing Hacking DRY Cough, Cancerous Affections,
Syphilitic Complaints, Bleeding Of the Lungs. Dys-
pepsa, Water Brash, Tic DOloreux, White Swell
ings, Tumors, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Diseases, Mer-
curia Diseases, Female Complaints, GOut, Dropsy,
Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
Liver Complaint, &c.
Not only does the SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLvBNT
excel all remedial agents In the Cure Of chronic,
ScrOfuOus, constitutional and Skin Diseases, but
1t Is the only positive cure for
Kidney and Bladder Complaints,
Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes
Dropsy, Stoppage Of Water, IncOntinuance OF Urine
Bright's disease, Albuminurta, and in all casee
where there brickdCst deposits or the water il
thick, cioudy mixed with substances Ike the white
OF an egg, or threads like white silk, there is
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits and when there Is q prcking, burn
ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small OF the Back and along the Loins.
Sold by Druggists. Price One Dollar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13
The Turners.---Moline Again Vic
tQrious,

The class of Turner's which went to Des
Moines Saturday to participate in the cele-
bration Of father Jahn's birthday and COM
pete for prizes in the athletic tournament
have been heard from 10 manner pleas
ing not only to their Turner friends, bat
which reflects great credit upon the class
and the city they represent.
Conrad Grant,, who has been in atten-
dance at the festival, returned this morn
ing and furnished The ARGUS reporter
the following account of the prizes taken
by the Moline class:
First Prize in individual class turning,
secoad division, by Albert Aberling.
First prize in running, fifteen competi-
tors, by Henry Schiotfelt.
First prize in putting SIS pound stone,
ten competitors, by Henry Petersen.
First prize in Indian club practice, siz
competitors, by G. Drummer.
First prize 10 class turning in calesthen
les. four classes competing.
Second prize in class turning, first di
vision, class; also second prize Ia individ-
ual class turning, by II. Schiotfelt-eigh-
teen competitors.
Second prize in high jumping, fifteen
competitors, by II, Schlotfelt.
Second prize in distance jumping, fiiteeT
competitors. I'll. Theisen.
Third prize in individual class turning
6rst division, fifteen competitors, by G
Drummer; also seventh prize in the same
| by Paul Theisen.
Besides the above eleven prizes the
Moline Turner'S received two honorary
mentions, which is considered nearly equa
to prize. At8 IE
The Moline class, Notwithstanding theil
success, claim that Davenport took meaI
advantage in that they had professions
| athlete who travelled with Barnum's circus
for three years, and had il not been fol
him, who took five of the first prizes, Mo
line would have taken all but one of thu
twenty-five prizes given. Another advan
tage taken by the other classes was tina
they were prompted and instructed
throughout the exercises by teachers
whereas the Moline class performed
| unalded. IS
The most important victory gained b.
| the Moline Turner's was in the ealistheni
exercises, in which all the other classe
were ruled out after Moline's performed
aud it was decided theirs was the only Oh
| worthy Of consideration under that head
Parties were arranging today for mag
| ni6cent reception of the class, which al
rives at 10 o'clock this evening. Th
stores on Main street, from the Chicag
depot to the temperance billiard hall, WI
be Illuminated, band will meet them q
the train and escort them to Turner Hal
where rich collation. will be spread. j
grand pyrotechnic display will also be on
of the principal features of the evening
Give them hearty welcome. ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-13

The tax levy by the council last evening
aggregates $50. 500. divided as follows: