The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-06
THE TURNER FALL MEETING.

THE TURNER FALL MEETING.
A Tremendous Gathering and Plenty
t OF Enthusiasm.
The meeting of Democrats and Nation
ais at Turner Hall, Monday evening was q
grand success. the hall being crowded to
its utmost capacity, even the aisles being
filed while the available space near the
door was also filed. The greatest enthu-
siasm prevailed.
The meeting organised BY electing
John George. chairman and George M.
Luken. secretary. MIR. Luken before rs
suming the position of secretary, stated
that he was Third Ward man; that in
the present shape of affairs he was De-
mocrat, that if. in the face of this declara-
ton of his position he was acceptable. he
would serve. Loud calls were made for
him and he took his seat as
secretary. The chairman thanked
the meeting for the honor and in few
we'll chosen remarks spoke 10 favor of har-
mony,i
/ Calls for speakers were made, aud, 10
response to numerous calls, Col. y. Is,
Danfortb addressed the assemblaGe,
canvassipg the merits of the nominees;
alluded briefly TO the Democratic platform
of 1868; referred to the increase, of the
interest bearing debt during four past years
assaiIed the protective tariff system-ar
guine in favor OF revenue tariff. He
also mentioned tho salary grab-the vote
in l87S-the fighting. the war over again
etc, and urged united support OF the
ticket.
Mr.. c. Winter, of the Volk Zeituno
spoke in English aud German upon the
issues of the city campaign urging every
body TO vote the Fusion ticket straight
aud predicting the election of every noml-
nee.
w. II, Lundy spoke of the financial
condition of the city and the necessity for
the striotest economy 10 city affairs. He
advised the payment of the city debt as
fast as possible and urged hearty sup
port OF the ticket.
Mr. John George, after few prelimi
nary remarks. introduced series of reso-
buttons, which were adopted. They are as
follows:
WHEREAS, The Republicans defrauded
the Democrats at the last general election,
by counting three Democratic states as
Republican. and by fraud secured majo
rity of one in the ELECTORAL college. and
- Il
Island, at their mass meetings have used
language accusing the Democrats of
''knavery and fraud" and that the Dem
ocrats will take steps, TO elect the executive
by 'tair means or foul, ana adopted
resolution that the National and Democra |
tic parties ARE q Sc: of dead beats" there |
fore,
ResolUed, That the scandalous character
of such language is heightened when used |
by any one, that committed, approved. or |
received benefit rom the great fraud. and |
especially when addressed to the detrsu
ded aud III lred party therefore,
Resolued, That the attempt on the |
part OF the Republicans TO clear them
selves OF the charge of usurpiDg the presi-
dency, by saying that the Nationals and |
Democrats intend to do the same thing, is
frivolous and ludicrous. we therefore
Resotue, That whoever is elected is to
be seated March 4th, 1881, and that We
ia seorn the idea of making president by |
force or fraud. in case We fail to elect him.
but if elected, he shall be seated.
Mr.. Lucas made strong appsal for a
hearty support Of tbs ticket.
Mr.. j. G. Cameron explained his posi-
ton on the tsewer question and demon
stratod to the satisfaction of those present
that he was not opposed to sewerage.
Mr.. Yors spoke 10 favor Of harmony.
He had not been here a great while, but
he hsd noticed that there were two parties
both opposed to the Republican party. yet
opposed to each other, He was glad they
had united. and predicted success to the
antire ticket if every man did his duty.
His remarks were very favorably received.
After other speeches the meeting ad
burned with three cheers and tiger for
the whole ticket. It was the largest aud
most enthusiastic meeting of the cam
paign.
Natures cfflrts are always directed
Alright: bnt som etimes occasional assistance
of the proper kind proves emiBently
serviceable to her efforts. DR.. Bulls
Baltimore Pills combined every quality to
render them of peculiar service in very
many diseases,
The City Council.
The city council met in regular monthly
session on Monday evening, present. May
or Reynolds ard all the aldermen except
Kellerstras.