The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-22
sA GRAND
.DEM0eRlTIe RlllI
Speeches by Hon. j. H. OberIy
and Hon.. B. H. Truesdell.
HANCOCK, ENGLISH AID VICTORY |
AN IMMENSE oUTPoURINo OF
TIE PEOPLE.
a MONSTER ToRcHLToHT PRO-
cEsSIoN.
Brilliant Display and Great Erthu-
q MONSTER ToRCHLTGHT PRO-
cEssroN.
Brilliant Display and Great EEthu-
siasm.

ing but they were not prepared 20 count
on such monster demonstration as was
then held, It exceeded anything held 10
this or any other campaign. by any party,
and shows couciusively that. not only is
there unbounded enthusiasm in the Dem
oeratic ranks, but that the people are
interested in politics and want q change.
There can be no mistaking the meaning
of that grand turnout of the people on
Tuesday levening, il gives no uncertain
meaning-it shows more potently than
words can tell-that there is a great
change in public sentiment; that
the people are thinking independently,
that they are tired of the policy of section
al hate-of the false doctrines OF Repub-
lican leaders. and are determined on such
a change as will bring as reunited
east. south. and west. As
the best means to secure the desired change
the people are hocking to the support of
Gen. Hancock. knowing that, with such a
man at the hslm, there will be an era of
prosperity and fraternal feeling all over
the country. This is why the people
focked by thousands on Tuesday night to
listen 60 the discussion of the political
issues of the day. as presented By Hon.
John Fl. Oberiy and Hon. B. III. Trues-
dell for the Democrats party.
THE ToRoHLIGHT PROCESSION.
Promptly at $50 o'clock the mounted
aids reported to Major L. M. Buford.
chief marshal. sc the Fifth ward hose
house. and at o'clock precisely the
cavalry. 265 strong. and the Fifth Ward
Hancock Club, with band and the Tri'
City Drum Corps, and 200 torches, began
the line of march up Third avenue
Arrived at 18th St.. the Sunnyside Club
and the, Juniors" joined the procession
and at 18th street, the Third Ward joined
in aad at 18th street Hampton wheeled
into line and the procession moved up
Third Avenue to Oath street and south to
Moline Avenue. when the Fourth Ward
club fell IN, and the Moline club, and then
the countermarch began. On the way up
the streets along the line of march were
abIezs with coIorsd lights, residences were
Illuminated, FIRE works displayed and the
scene one of grand magnihceDce. On
Moline avenue the scene was fine one.
The elegant residence of Hon. P. L. Cable
was splendidly illuminated from the first
story to the tower. while about the grounds
colored lights were burned, flags and LAM
terms displayed. the whole forming
splendid sight The residence of John 4,
Warner and Porter Skinner were finely
Illuminated. coIored lights burned, flags
displayed. etc.. while along the street was
an immense throng of people cheering,
ladies waving handkerchiefs, elapping of
hands etc, and in the ranks, the men
became wild with enthusiasm aud there
was such q burst of applause and
cheers from the torch bearers as
made the air resound with the
Hancock huzzas. It was q grand scene
Further up on Moline avenue the residsnce
of George Wagner and grounds, and the
brewery were msgnifcently Illuminated.
The street car stables at Centre Ststion
were illuminated, and houses along the
route everywhere were lighted up in hon
or of the great hero of Gettysburg-Gen.
Hancock,
The residence of Ignatius Huber, bis
spacious grounds, and the brewery sd
joining were magni6cently illuminated,
every window being trimmed with Chinese
lanterns, while an arch fronting the Gen.
tire of the main building. of interviewer
colors. made . fine display. The effect
heightened by colored lights, etc, sGd the
men in line showed their appreciation by
prolonged cheers.
On the way down Oath street the Milan
club. $50 strong joined the ranks. beaded
by brass band They received three
cheers.
The couutermarch was no less an ova-
ion than the first and the same kindly
greeting was extended the men in lne all
along the route. The Buford residence
ind grounds, 18th street and 9th avenue,
a grand appearance. Flags.
lanterns. colored lights. etc., made fne
Icsne, Kohn's, Adier's. Fries ,Sehmidt's
Judges and other residences in the Vicin
ty were finely illuminated. ALI along the
quite it was continued ovation, residen
,es were Illuminated, colored fires burned,
Roman candles. rockets, etc. displayed and
'heer after cheer rent the air as the Han
ook hosts marchedsalong. Jos. johnson
Phil Hoffman's. Emil Beck's and other
,laces were lighted. and many residences
icing simply lit up-but showing the
of the inmates as potently as If
hey were magni6cently illuminated. Mr..
!. Y. Mott o, Peter Ecksr's and dozens of
ther places showed their sympathy by
displaying fagssslanterns. eolored lights,
to. L was sight long to be remem-
'ered. Bailey Davenport's house. though
long ways from the road, was illuminated.
Fhich brought utscheers. Along Second
venue the scene was one Of brilliant
aagni6cence. Crowdsithronged the side
Talks everywhere. and especially from
Cd street to 19sh .astreet. It was grand
walton all along the avenue, while the
beers of those in the procession
nd those on the sidewalks made the
1elkin ring. The Examinations OF the
venue were fine. There were SO many 4
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