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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK,
INDTsCRETIoNs OR EXCEssES, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS Homeopathic SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up aud invigorates the sys-
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency,
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of five vials and $500 vial of pow.
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me.
DIcINE COMPANY l09 Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Independence.

The Connecticut Mutual with its i'm
mense accumulation of surplus and its
enormous yearly earning can afford to wait
not only for FIVE or ten years, but for five
or ten generations if necessary, before at
tempting to realize upon its real estate
securities. 1t is in precisely the same
condition as private individual who has
more money than he knows what to dc
with. 1t can afford to place it where the
profits lie in the future Spectator fol-
! August.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Town.
Town Tax.
WESLEY HANNA,
VIM. DRURY,
VIM. ATKINSON,

Supervisor Cleaveland offered the toll
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
ReSolUed, That the States Attorney be
instructed to attend to the Whiteside
equity case, In reference to forfeiture Of
bal! OF Samuel Strock and present bis bib
tor services and expenses to this board.
Supervisor DcGry moved that the
Sheriff be authorized to have the roof Of
the jai! building painted, and that he re
ceiVe bids therefore, aud let the contract
to the lowest bidder. Carried.
Supervisor Ransom moved that the
salary of.the County Treasurer be fixed at
81 800 per year, and that he be allowed
5000 per year for clerk hire. Carried.
The following list of Judges of Election
in Rock Island township for the ensuing
year was approved by the Board:
Rock Island-First Ward-A K Philleo,
| " E Young. Micb0l Koch,
Second Ward-John Il Corker, John
Aster, D Bowen.
Third Ward-B H Kimban, Frazer
| Wilson, Philip Lynch.
Fourth Ward-John Zeigler John La
hiff. John II Lloyd.
Fifth Ward-John Barge, Vim B Petit
John Folk.
Supervisor Silvis moved that no order
be drawn on the County Treasurer without
| having been audited by the Board. Car
ried,
Supervisor Wightmap moved that th'
publication Of the financial statement b.
deferred until alter the December tern
of this Board. Carried.
| Supervisor Gordon moved that the sew
eral Overseers Of Poor be required to maxi
their annual reports for the year ending
Sept /, 1879, in accordance with the form
adopted by this Board, and present tn,
same at the December term. Carried.
Supervisor CieavelaDd moved that $5t
be placed 10 the hands W. L. Sweeney
/ O7ersecr cf the Poor Of Rock Island, TO
the transportation Of paupers, Carried.
| Supervisors Atkinson offered the fol
lowing resolution, and moved its adoption
RcS0lUed. That hereafter the oficia
paper Of this county be required to pub
lish the proceedings Of this Board in full
Carried.
The reports of the several Overseers @
Poor were, on motion, received and place.
on file.
The Committee on Ways and Mean
/, submitted the following report, which OF
motion was received and adopted:
Your Committee on Ways and Mean
beg leave to report that the following nam
, ed officers and members of the Board ar
entitled to the amounts set opposite thei
respective names:
D Zimmerman, SIS 90; B Wightma
| II so, D NJ Martin Is 80. John Gilmor
u 90. w Hanna IA 60, J W Ballard / 2
d q Reid ~ 90, H Cofeeu II 90, NJ Koc
IL 90, Fl G Cleaveland y 60, VIM Atkir
son II 70. Il S Case II 70. " Miller, 3 5
7 S Silvis l3 so, A T HOLSTER Z so, A
lSayre IA 80, W j Ransom Is 10, " Drur
Is 90, j Taylor 1880. NJ Kramer l6 q
V Cook Is 90, j l. Perkins Is 90,
: Gordon Is 00-total 1907. 95.
NJ. KRAMER,
W. j. Ransom.
Committee
The Board adjourned until the secon
| MoDdav {tba 9Th Iou0 OF nacamhor 1915
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Excursion Rates

will be given by the Rock Island Il Peoria
Ry. to Cincinnati, commencing Sept. 10th
and continuing until Oct 18th, giving
every one an opportunity of attending the
grand exposition which will be equal in
interest to the centennial.
Only one fare for the round trip, From
Rock Island to Cincinnati and return
$3.50, including admission to exposition
Tickets will be on sale during the entire
exposition, and good returning until Oct
18th. JAS. V. MAHoNEY,
lOtoctl Geu'l Ticket Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

We congratulate Messrs. WheeIock,
Finlay & Co., of New Orleans, La, upon
their happy idea. of giving to the public
information of the contents of DR.. T. VIII.
hotts Anti Periodic or Fever and Ague
Tonic, which of late has gained such well
deserved popularity among the people
As far as we know, this is the only
proprietary remedy for the cure of Chills
and Fever, the composition of which is MOI
kept secret. For sale by all Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Rucklen.g Arniea salve

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, let
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded
Price 25 Cents per box. For sale by G.
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
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IT MAY BENEFIT YOU TOO.

KID .
fol cuf Ito
odesua
nbe ~ A'" a KOATH.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

Illustrated Marriage Guide, $50 pages, clcth
and gilt binding, 30 cents; same in paper
covers, 25 cts. Manhood 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIR. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
cit ST. Charles Street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

Dairymen are delighted with prices rea-
lized for their merchandise, when they use
the Perfected Buttor Color, the invention
of Wells, Richardson 4 Co, Burlington,
Vt. An eminent agriculturist says: u
prefer to make butter in winter, as pro-
perly colored it brings high price,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Spacial Train.

The G. B. & Q. will run special train
from Rock Island for all who desire to
attend the Whiteside county fair, at |Ster-
ling, on Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, Sept. II, IS and l9 inclusive Train
will leave Rock Island at $50 a. NJ,
returning at p. m. Fare for the round
trip. 50 %, l5-d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

The boats up were the Arkansas and
Penn Wright; the Victory down. The
Diamond 10 is due up and the Josephine
down.
The boats are all wind bound to-day.
River rising.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Personal.

Maj. j, NJ. Beardsley returned from
Chicago this morning.
3. D. Buford returned from flying
trip to Racine and Chicago this morning.
Among the distinguished Republicans
present at the convention this afternoon
was Mr.. r. II. Moore. Of the Moline Re-
ric,0, whose paper bolted the ticket two
vpnrS ann
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, weakness early decay
loss Of manhood, &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self-addressed envelope TO the REV JosEdu
T. INHAE, Station d, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

1t is not the quantity eaten that gives
strength, life, blood and health. 1t is the
thorough digestion of the food taken. let it
be much or little Therefore. do not
stimulate up the stomach to crave food,
but rather assist digestion after eating, by
taking Simmons Liver Regulator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Regular: seprember Term-- Official Re-
port.
FIFTH DAY.

Sept. l3.-Board met pursuant to ad''
journment. Present, all the members
except Supervisor Hollister Supervisor
Taylor. chairman. presiding. Minutes of
yesterday proceedings read and approved,
The committee on town and town
accounts submitted the following report
which, on motion, was received and
adopted:
Your committee on town and town
accounts beg leave to submit herewith
their report of amounts required to be
levied upon the real estate and personal
property subject to taxation in the several
towns for town and road and bridge pur,
poses for the pear 1879:
Road&Bridpe . ,r
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
noo1er,s Yeast Powder

We believe to be healthful and nutri-
tious baking powder, combining both ex-
cellence and cheapness. 1t is the best
article for raising biscuits, rolls, gems,
buckwheat cakes, etc, that our folks have
ever used; and we advise all our lady
friends to give it trial. 1t has received
the public endorsement of the most emf
nent physicians, chemists and psychologists
in the world,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

We notice that Tom. Dick and Harry
are now appearing with theirGrandfather s
recipes for Coughs, etc and seeking for,
tune through advertising, but the people
know the value Of DIR. Bulls Cough
SYrnn and will take no other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Blacking
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. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
CEndurauQo,

No use of having the cbills, no use oil
headache, or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot.
tie of this old aud reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-wilI
relieve the system and make you feel like
new person. Try it and be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

Ask any physician who is acquainted
with its properties whether GLENNs sui,
PHUR Soar is a reliable remedy tor local
skin diseases, and you will receive an
answer in the affirmative.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Chicago Races.

The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
railroad will sell round trip tickets to Chi
cago for these races. September 18th to
September 10Th inclusive, Good for
return passage September Goth 1879.
Rate for the round trip $7,05. l6 At
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

Our VEGETABLE CURE FOR CATARRH
is converted into a medicated vapor by
smoking in a pipe. 1t is very pleasant;
any child. lady or invalid can smoke it.
Sold bye. Speidel. Rock Island and Rich
ards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

Our LIGHTNING LINIMENT is a '''oarms
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently, Sold
by G. Speidel, Rock Island and Richards
4 Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

ttThis pAper NAV be found on file at all times at
r. r. Ticket ONCE, No. So Clark St,
Chicago, where friends .are at liberty to call
and examine it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
The Weatnsr--To-pav,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. N. 64o above zero 12P.x 73e above zerc
ga N, TO@ " P.A.T20 =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

If babies could talk, they would often
express their thanks to their nurses, for
Relieving them of pain and suffering, by
the use of DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Masonic.

Special meeting of Barrett Chapter, No.
IS. r. A. NJ, at 7:30 o'clock this evening:
Work on NJ. and P. degrees. By order of
w. NJ. NJ. NJ. CoRBETT, Sec.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Read the a Advertisements

OF DR.. MCAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 800 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
Rememhar

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy q
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, at NJ,
&. Mills. dry goods. emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

Kidney Wort-the only known remedy
acting at the same time on the Liver,
Bowels and Kidneys.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

To restore the appetite and purify
the blood use Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic.
G. Tegeler Il Co., wholesale agents,
Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
F. R. n.
Strong Testimony from hon. George Starr
as to the Power of Railways Ready Re-
lief in q case of Sciatic Rheumatism.
No. 3 VAN NESS PLACE, New York

No. 3 VAN NESS PLACE, rev 1Ork'
DR. RAILWAY: With me, your Relief has WORKED
wonders. For the last three years have had ire
uuent and severe attacks Of sciatica sometimes ex,
tending from the lumbar regions to my ankles ana
at times In both lower limbs. ,..s
During the time have been afflicted nave trleo
almost all the remedies recommended by wise men
and fools, hoping to fndrelef but all proved 10 DC
failures. ,,.,
have tried various kinds Of baths, mAnipulatlons
outward applications OF liniments, too numerous
to mention, and prescriptions OF the most eminent
physicians all OF which failed to give me rellei
Last September, at the urgent request OF friend
(whO had been afflicted myself. was induced to
try your remedy. was then suffering teartully
with one OF my old turns. To my surprise and de-
light the first application gave me ease, after ba-
thing and rubbing the parts affected, leaving the
limb in warm glow, created by the Relief. In 9
short time the pain passed entirely away, althaugh
l have slight periodical attacks approaching
change OF weather. know now how to care my
self and feel quite master Of the situation. RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF is my friend. | never
travel without bottle in my valise: ,.np
Yours tIuly, GEO. sIAhh'
RHEUMATISM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

The author Of this notice is some poor
fool who has been asleep for these 20 years
past, or else is laboriDg under the delusion
that Grant has returned and has been
triumphantly elected president.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture by its wonder
tul restorative influence puriies and en-
riches the blood and induces good health
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
LOCAL COLUMN.
Read DR.. Lanoix' card, Confidential.

GB~ If you are afflicted go consult
DIR. BONAPARTE REYNOLDS,
OF Cincinnati Ohio.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

OUR LADIES FRIEND for female com
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents per bottle. Sold by G. Speidel,
Rock Island and Richards & Sohrbeck.
Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

In this issue of The ARGUS will be
found the card of our old friend F. II.
Willcutt merchandise broker, No Il, Cen
trail street, Boston, Mass, who is a thor
ough business man and withal an
excellent gentleman. We cordially recon-
mend those who desire to make purchases
in Boston to correspond with Mr.. Wilcutt'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
OVARIAN TUMOR A!
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
By DR.. Railways Remedies.
DIR. RADwAY CO., 80 Warren St, New York
DIR. Railways
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless Ielegantly coated with sweet
gum, large, regulate. purify, cleanse and strength
On. Railways Pills, for the of all disorders Of
the Stomach Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation COstive.
ness, Indigestion, ID /spepsia Biliousness Bilious
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles and all
Derangemente of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
10 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable con-
Uainlng mercury, minerals or deleteriOus drugs
~ Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders OF the Digestive Organs.
Constipation Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
n the head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fullness of Weight
the stomach, Sour ErupuOns, Sinking or Flutter
ngs in the Pit OF the stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difhcult Breathing, Flutteringi
1t lae Heart, Choking or Suffocating Sensation
when in q Lying Posture, Dmness of Vision, Dot
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain In
the Head, Deficiency of Precipitation, Yellowness O
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side Chest Limbs
and sudden Flushes OF Heat Burning in the Flesh
A few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free thC
vstem from all the above named disorders Price
bcents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read FALSE and TRUE"
Send one letter-stamp to RADWAY 81 CO., No3s
w arrenSI., New York. InformatiOd worth thous
viii be sent you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

Ladies all know what nuisance it is to
have their yeast fail to come up" Ma
tional Yeast never fails. Try it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16


Before the counting commenced Mr.. Z.
W. Spencer, who knows the Judge pretty
well, arose and insisted that he announce
each vote aloud so that the convention
could hear and keep tally.
OH motion the convention took formal
ballot with the following result, So being
necessary to a choice.
Reid SIS, Ballard "a Knhor %, Coffeen
3, q lien 4, johnson 4 No choice.
The second formal ballot resulted
Reid So, Ballard 90, Kehler %, Allen 5,
johnson 6. Just bare majority of one
half of vote for the machine, or manip-
ulators candidate, Reid At this point
the manipulators were tripped up by the
extra talies kept by delegates, which
showed that us votes were cast when
there were only IA delegates in the con-
vention. This put Reid in bad light and
the machine ordered recount in order
to relieve their candidate OF the odium of
rushing in an extra vote to secure the nom.
nation. The recount was only half finish
ed when Bowling changed her four votes
from johnson to Reid. This was followed
by motion from G. H. SLoddard that
Reid be nominated by acc!amation and
that it be unanimous. This was carried
with rush aud the machine was thus re
lievedsof a further recount. The other
candidates skunk out of the convention
without word, satisfied that the machine
was too much for them.
Morris was renominated for coroner auC
Gordon for surveyor and the members o.
the convention retired leaving the machine
managers alone to nominate county com
mittee,
Poor Kehler, there was too muct
Methodist church in the convention Will,
Ballard was nowhere in the race Th,
machine was all potent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
NJ. KRAMER,
W. j. Ransom.
No-~skfaa

The Board adjourned until the second
Monday 1.-THE 8th day. of December, 1879.
JOHN Y. Cook, County Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

Printing and binding executed neal
quick and cheap at The ARGUsO FFIoE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
FEVER & AGUE
Or. RAILWAYS
sarsapari!Iian &esOIVent
The Great Blood Purifier.
For the Cure of Chronic Disease

For the Cure OF Chronic Disease,
SCROFULA OR SYPHILITIC.
HEREDITARY OR CoNTA. IOUS,
Be ii seated IN the
LUNGS OR STOMACH,
SKIN OR BONES,
FLESH OR NERVES,
COrrupting the Solids and Vitating the Fluids.
Chronic Rheumatism, Scrofula, Glandular Swell
ing, Hacking Dry Cough, Cancerous Affections,
Syphilitic Complaints, Bleeding OF the Lungs Dys-
pepsia, Water Brash, TIC DOlOreux, White Swell
ings, Tumors, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Diseases, Mer-
curial Diseases, Female Complaints, Gout, DrOpey,
Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
Liver Complaint, &c.
Not only does the SARsAPARILIIAN REsoLvENT
excel all remedial agents in the Cure OF chronic,
Scrofulous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, but
It IL the only positive cure for
Kidney and Bladder Complaints,
Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy, Stoppage Of Water, Incuntinuance Of Urine
Brights disease, Albuminuria, and in all Cases
where there are brckdust deposits or the water Ii
thick, cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
OF an egg, or threads like white silk there is q
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, 1879-09-16

For headache, whether sick or nervous; rheuma-
tism, lumbago, pains and weakness in the back
SHINE or Kidneys; pains around the liver, peurisy,
dwellings of the Joints pains in the bowels, heart
burn and pains OF all kinds, chilblains and frost
bites, Railways Ready Relief will afford immedl,
ae ease ard it's continued use for few days ehec'
q permanent cure. Price so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16

We have received copy of the Demo-
erat, published in New Boston, Mercer
Co., ILL.,, which contains the following no.
tice to the editor:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-16
NKw Boston, Sept. 9, 1879.


Editor Democrat;
Sir; l am authorized to inform you as mem.
Der of an organization that we will give you ten
days from date in which to move your printing
office from the city of New Boston and il you dc
not the material composing your Once will find q
resting place at the bottom of the Mississippi river
and you will be treated TO coat of tar and feath-
ers; we do not want nor will We have a Demo
cratic paper published in our city
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-21
A ROW AT THE DAIRY FAIR.

The dairy fair came to q close last night. G. w.
Mccullough, Colonel Littler and Mr.. Frank Thurber
made short addresses. and after the diplomas had
been presented Mr. J. b. Grinell ex-member Of Con-
gress from Ohio. made q short speech.
yet been ascertained, and MIR. Putnap said that 1t
would take at least three days before the full amount
realized could be ascertained. silver butter and
cheese tester were to be awarded to the most pop
uar the butter and cheese business receiving
the most votes at twenty-five cents chance.
The voting last night formed the principal
attraction of the fair The polls were to
be closed at ten o'clock sharp and at quarter to
the hour the excitement rose to fever heat. The
voters hustled and showed each other roughly in
their endeavors to increase their favorites
At five minutes OF ten Thomas Bamber headed the
list in the cheese trade list, and his brother Robert
who seemed to be considerably under tho influence
OF liquor, placed himself in front Of the polls and
stoutly refused to let the friends OF III. Folsom.
who were present in large numbers, vote. When
asked by officer to move on he refused. and, when
forced. resorted to kicking. hitting and basphemy.
A friend now joined him and general row
ensued, to the great discontinue Of both
the bystanders and managers. reinforce
Captain Gauter, of the Twenty-eigbth precinct and
several sturdy policemen. Bamber was scizcd. and,
in spite Of the protestations and attempts by his
friends to release him. was taken to the station
house in company with Thomas keenan,.
When questioned by the Sergeant In the station
house Banber said that he went to vote and that he
thought he had acted hastily in thus dcfying the
officers, but his protcstations were in vain.
and no and his friend led to cells.
After quiet had been restored the committee set
to work to count tho votes, and were thus engaged
for nearly hour. When the returns were made
NJ. Folsom declared the winner of tho cheese
''tester having 2776 votes, and Allen Vanderbrage
was winner OF the butter "tester, with backing of
1852 votes. Altogether there 5.S94 cast.