Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-10

than Rock Island could possibly use, and at
q cos. fully three fourths more than would
be necessary for Us to think of expanding,
as may be seen by reference to the figures
we have heretofore published. Tho result
of our figuring at Peoria, does not change
our opinion of the cost of Works in this
city. We are confident that our estimates
are fully high enough, and something to
spare.
| The visit to Peoria has, we think, con.
frmed all who accompanied the party in the
belief that ii is desirable to have this city |
undertake the work. We probably learned
more from the people who are using the
water than from any other source. Every
body seemed pleased, and even some who
pay the heaviest taxes ssid they would not
do without the water at double the cost.
Morning and evening the people sprinkle
the streets, wash yards, walks, windows, wet
gardens and royaly enjoy bountiful supply
of clear, cool, fresh water. We will not
give description of the works IS by this
time they are pretty generally understood.
The council will probably make some definite
( report, which we opine will be favorable, and
/ result in the appointment of q committee to
act in conjunction with the committee ap,
; pointed At the citizeAs meeting, in drafting
an ordinance.
At one o'clock yesterday the special train
was IN readiness and the party started for
o home, well pleased with what they had seen
6 and the manner in which they had been receiv-
ed. On arriving at Bureau one of the party
called Mr.. W N. Eggleston TO the chair, and
8 named D. N. Richardson secretary. Where
E upon Aid. Cook presented the following
: which were unanimously adopted:
T. ResolUed, That our hearty thanks are ten
l. dered to the Mayor, Aldermen and othel
&c officials of the city of Peoria for the fAcllI
lies which they have afforded us for exam
, ming the system Of water works in use il
~ that city, and for the full aud satisfactory
le information which they have given us of th'
IN details of the Holly system and its practice
tv workings.
ReSoLued, That the cordial hospitAlit,
IS which has been extended to ns by the 9th
In cials of Peoria and by ths citizens general
he y, merits our warmest thanks, and will b
II most gratefully rememb ered by us; and We
invite the city council and officials Of Peorl
to visit Rock Island and Davenport at &
We early day as will suit their convenience
We freely pledgiEP them a hearty recepuo
H. from the councils and people of the Twi
r., Cities.
ResolUed, That We heartily thank the eff
ire GERS Of the Chicago, Rock Island l. Pscifi
lis railroad company for their hberahty al
Ike kindness in furnishing to Us without chSrg
-. a special train to convey US TO Peoria al
return; and that the conrsesies shown b
'ef Captain f. Reed, train dispatcher, Mr..
I'd, Eppy, conductor, and Mr.. a. White, eng
sy aeer, merit especial mention.
-, Reso}Ue3, That the secretary be instruc
ed to furnish to the Mayor of Peoria and
Gu A. Kim ball, Assistant Superintendent {
se R. l il P. r. R. copies of these resolution
&C and that he respectfully request the Mayt
on 20 inform him whether be NAV expect Il
I. pleasure Of visit from the Peoris official
nc and what time thev would designate for sa
Zee visit.
to There were many other facts of intere
ION which We should like to refer to did spa
ASi | Permit. nut we Will nos close without SO
ION ing word for the gentle manly prophet
es- of the Peoria House Billiard Saloon
IS one of those excellent gentlemen vi
'on whom 1t is pleasure TO meet, and is not
ots be named during the same week with Il
ODI puppy who clerks et the Peoria House, ho
ever We think the Proprietor. Col c.
in Dane, is gentleman, but is unfortunate
per the selection of an assistant The trip "
pleasant one indeed, eniivened by aide
, manic wit and mayor2listc dignity a.
grace such as We have seldom ever wi
er, messed For the information Of those vi
ave stsid st home We will say that our alderm,
behaved with dignity, and acquitted thef
for selves with credit, in proof we quote t
on following from the Peoria Democrat;
1t is no disparsgement to the numero
i've other city councils vino have visited 0
ats ei;y-snd their name is legion-to ssy th
our visitors are the finest looking In, of ID
ucipal officials that have trod our soil
ers months. And what We say of the city cou
ne ellis be said, with equal truth, of tho
who accom- paDy them.
Jar DARTS HALL.