The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-10-13
LIVE DEMOCRACY.
Various Meetings Held and Others in
Prospect, 1.-The Local Field.

The democrats of Carbon Cliff had a
grand rally at their school house on Sat-
urday evening, on which occasion Messrs.
Kenworthy and Hurst were the orators.
Deputy Sheriff Silvis was selected chairman
Of the meeting, which was called TO order
about eight o'clock. Mr.. Kenworthy was
the first speaker, and presented the vari-
our issues of the campaign in lucid
manner, occupying about an hours time.
He said the ballot is the great power in
the hands of the citizens, and they should
use it effectively. The platform of both
great parties were very nearly the same,
so the question to be decided by the
voters is, (which party is the most likely
to fulfill the promises make at their ma
tional convention2" He went on to show
that the democratic party could be more
safely relied upon to bring about admins
iStrative reform, and thought that the
EOLCIS VI INC CcuHtiy Noulu HCC thdt Ihdt
party was placed in power Mr.. Hurst
confined his remarks to about twenty
minutes, but nevertheless made some
telling hits against the opponents of
democracy. AT the conclusion of his
remarks three cheers were given for the
democratic standard bearers. Alderman
George W. Henry was present at the
meeting, and he was assured a good vote
by the democrats of Carbon Clitf
The democrats of Cable had a rousing
meeting on Saturday evening 1t was held
in Roscberry'S hall, DIR. Ray presiding as
chairman. City Attorney Corbett was the
first speaker and he delivered one of his
clear logical and convincing addresses.
His speeches are always full of sound de-
mocracy, and very entertaining. He takes
up the fraud and corruption as practccd
by the grand old party in methodical
way aud holds up the glazing inconsist>
encies of the republican administration in
a way that makes republicans very tired
Mr. Corbctt was frequently chcered dur
ing his speech on Saturday evening.
John c. Wharton, of Aledo, recently
made political speech in Cable, during
which he took occasion to use abusive and
disreputable language about the demo
cratic candidates. The Hon. 4. j. Street
er, of New Windsor, was present at the
meeting in Cable Saturday evening. and
he replied to the vile language Of Whar-
ton, Those who have heard Mr..
Strccter can better imagine than
can be described what his an
swer WAS like He is a very sar-
castle speaker when aroused although he
uses excellent language in his sarcasm.
Besides giving the foul mouthed Whar
ton complete dressing down he made an
excellent address on the political issues
of the day The meeting was the best ono
held in Gable during the present cam,
paign.
Next Tuesday evening Hon. ErnsI
| Claussen, Mayor Of Davenport, will adj
dress the citizens of this city in franklin
square in the German language and City
Attorney Corbctt will deliver an address.
in English. Both are excellent speakers
and are thoroughly posted on the live
issues of the political campaign and two
interesting and instructive addresses may
be expected. TheIe should be a large
turnout on Tuesday evening.
The Sunnyside club is requested Il
meet at its headquarters Holly host
housc-at o'clock sharp tomorrow even
ing to attend the meeting in Franklin
square. All members are urgently re
quested to turn out. The club is also re
quested to meet at the Holly hose houst
on Wednesday evening to listen to an ad
dress by f. W. Hurst, Esq Mr.. Hurst il
an excellent speaker and the club may
anticipate a treat in listening to his adj
dress.
Messrs. Corbett and Hurst 90 out t
Taylor Ridge this evening, to SOW The
seeds of democratic principles in thu
minds of the voters of that bucolic village
Both gentlemen are working marYels IL
the field political this year. Corbctt!
charming manner at once captivatcs Iii!
audiences, while Hurst is building a solC
foundation upon which to climb tht
heights of eternal fame
The members of the Jefferson club art
requested TO meet at o'clock sharp a
Turner hall tomorrow evening to attend
the Franklin square meeting, which vii
be given under the auspices of the re
Gently organized First ward democratic
campaign club A large turnout is de
sired.
The members of the First ward demo
cratic campaign club are requested tt
meet this evening to arrange for tn,
meeting to he given under the auspices o
the club in Franklin square tomorrow
evening.
The democratic flag pole at Gable, whicl
, was raised on Saturday, is ten feet highe
than either the Butler or republican fla!
, STATS, and is surrounded by a broom.
Sparks From the smokestack.
The Il. !. d M. C.. continues to bring il