The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-30
GERMAN WAR MEETING

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Island assembled at Turner Hall to expires,
their sympathies with their Fatherlsnd and
take steps toward pecuniarily assisting those
widowed and orphaned by the war.
Mr.. Huesng called the meeting to order
whereupon Mr.. Rosen6eld was elected
chairman, Capt. Peetz, Secretary, and Mr.
Speidel, treasurer.
Messrs. speidel, Ladolph and "ichman
we're appointed committee on resolutions.
The speakers of the evening were Huesing
Zeirler and Koch. They were all received
with appreciation and hearty applause.
The committee then reported the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHnRE.s, The war now waged In huroPe
has been forced upon Germany by the reohiess
~ .L;,;ans Emperor of the French, without
the slightest foundation in right or justice; and
wrsREAs Our fellow oountrymen, true to
their ancient love of the Fstherlsnd and pat
riotic determinstio to defend their homes and
friends from the ravishing OF tina invader, have
| drawn the sword in a righteous and holy cause
| therefore
| Resolred, That while we deeply deplore the
wild waste of blood and treasure forced upon our
countrymen, best wishes attend them in
their struggle, with the earnest hope that =
tinued victories will crown their banners until
they have won q firm and lasting peace by the
| overthrow of their wicked adversary.
| kesotued, That We not only give the German
cause our moral support, but we will contribute
| of our means for the comfort and relief of the
wounded, the widows and orphans of the war, as
| a N sterial expression of our sympathy.
| Resoired, That as friends of Union and Liber
ty in our native as in adopted country, we
hope and believe that the present struggle in
Europe will result in combining the disjointed
elements Of the German empire under one strong.
united government, and in advancing the cause
of Liberty, progrsss and self government emon G
our countrymeu-
| Resolred, That in our man ifestations of SYM
patty for the cauee which lies near our hearts
we have desire to commit this government, or
oomplicate its foreign relations; hut we deny and
eontemn the theory that by expression OF sym
patty for our Fatherland, and by private contri-
buttons for the relief of the wounded, widowed
and fatberless, we in anywise compromise the
neutrality OF our adopted country.
Resotred. That TO carry out the objects of this
meeting . committee of eight be appointed to so
licit contributions an that the president, secre-
tary and treasurer be appointed a spectral com,
mittee to forward the same by the safest and
most available means to the Central Relief Soci-
ETY. at Berlin, in Germany.
The chair appointed the following solicit
ing committees
First Ward-M. Koch & J. Wolleuhaupt.
Second Wsrd-R. Koehler, Jos. May
Third Ward-G. Beck, c. P. Heagstler
Fourth Wsrd-John Ieigler, l.. Harms.
On motion of Dr. Wichman the meeting
was resolved into permanent organization
to continue during the war, under the name
| go s,l Sc Soo,a.r pf u onk
Island" and to meet on the call of the
president, at the request of three or more
members
The city papers were requested to publish
these proceedings and otherwise aid the
cause.
A subscription paper was opened. which
resulted in contribution of over 5000 on the
spot. On motion adjourned.
CoMPLlMENT.-Froma citizen of Daven
port we received quite compliment for ouI
city. Our friend who has been confn-
ed to the house for some time on account OF
illness came over this morning for ride
and to look around. He tells US that after
viewing the streets and sidewalks of his own
city, he is put to shame by noticing the
better condition of those in Rock Island. Ii
is fact that some of the prime pal sidewalks
of Davenport are so INSTRUCTED By barrels,
dry goods boxes, wagons and carriages that
i; is becoming quite nuisance. There are
q few instances of this kind in this city, but
then comparatively our walks are free from
all that embsrssses the passerby. Unless
one come from place much worse than
this is he would not notice the few old bar
rels aud boxes stored away on our public
walks. 1t is credit to our citizens that
their business men 40 far respect their tastes
and good judgement, as not to greater
extent advertise the sale OF their old lumber
/, by giving it conspicuous place on the out
side of the walk, much less think of so faI
obtruding their wares upon the notice of the
public as to place them in the middle of IT,
The extension OF the streetrailway, under
the efficient and energetic management of
President Warner, is progressing rapid
the only serious drawback to its early com
plesion being the delay of the iron, but as
soon Is it arrives everything will be in
readiness and but a very short time will be
required in putting it in its proper place.
Mr.. Warner in building the new track has
made some very material improvements on
the old, in the shape of heavy plank along
side of the rails, at the turnout, near the
bank, 30 that teams and carriages can cross
the track without the least Inconvenience.
The whole new line is being put down in
the most substantial manner and at a much
less cost in proportion to its length than the
old.
BILLY HAWTHORNE is fitting up booth
on the west side of Buford's block, on Eagle
street, where he intends keeping q small
| Tho I;oo