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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
Fresh she'll oysters received
daily by Felix, 300 Front. 29t
cause Of lne yellow Roverln savan.

cause Of the yellow Roverin Bavan-
nah.
Savannah News
DR.. White thinks hat the present cpl.
demic is different in very many essen
ITALIA from yellow lever, as that fever has
heretofore come under bis medical obser-
walton. Thai it is mixed largely with
the type of malarial fever, and assimi-
lates TO what was known years ago in
Charleston as the neck fever. He is
satisfied that the ordinary treatment for
the yellow fever cannot be pursued with
effect in the fever now ravaging II city,
and that the good results following the
q~uinine treatment pursued generally by
the profession indicates that malaria en-.
ters largely into the diagnosis Of the
disease. The doctor, abiding TO the
sanitary condition Of Savannah, said that
he found the city proper remarkably
clean, nothing apparently presenting
itself to account for the toxic poison by
which tine city was enveloped. That the
source of this poison was not found
in the Springfield plantation, on the
western part Of the city, but that from
an examination Of Biblo's canal he wa:
satisfied thar that YVES the reservoir o.
the poison which had devastated ouI
city. 1t was in a very foul condition
the numerous bars formed by the action
of the tide and water created so many
reservoirs, as il were, for the poison; the
extreme hot weather experienced in July
aud August had ected as a generator
aud the east winds had scattered the
poison TO every part of the city, Dr..
White thinks it would be suicidal policy
to disturb one spadeful Of earth at the
present time, and was very emphatic IN
the condemnation Of any measure which
looked for relief from the influence o
the toxic poison by attempting now tt
clean out the canal. He ia satisfied thai
it would result most disastrously.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

People who have narrowly escaped
becoming deaf through riding long dis
tarees in noisy street cars, win rejoice
upon learning that a car COMPANY in
Philadelphia has succeeded in making a
car propelled BY steam that is almost
noiseless. Even the steam is not heard,
it being condensed by passing II an
air chamber.
The "pisnista is a new invention.
an automatic arrangement By means o.
which you grind out Of e piano with a
crank, all the same as the hand organ.
The chief excellence Of this arrangement
is, that it does away with the intolerable
two years chant Of "one-nan, t%wc-wan,
three-yan, iourrsn, One'nan, two-wan,'
etc ad lib, which, in the regular course
of affairs, precedes real playing and
makes life outside Of a deaf and dumb
asylum a very weary burden. -Burliag-
ton Hdpeye.
The salmon product Of the Columbia
river, Oregon, including not only the ish
shipped but also those consumed by the
fishermen themselves, will this year
reach the immense total Of 10000, 900
pounds. The salmon are either sailed
and packed il berrels or canned fresh.
In the latter form it is in great demand
in ali parts Of the world, aad hundreds
Of thousands Of cases, containing each
four dozen cans, which latter weigh a
pound and a quarter apiece, are annual
" put up. OF these Euslaad alone
takes l65. 900; New Zealand, 24OO;
South America, 1900; Australia, 1900;
New York and the Atlantic coast, So, goo.
The value Of the canned salmon Of the
Columbia river is estimated at 50, OOO,0 900.
! annually,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
KILLED.
Homicide In Arkausas About lead.
ing q Mule.

ing q Mule.
The Dewitt ark Indicator of the
Both ultimo contains the following:
Roland H. Burks was SHOT and IN
stantly killed by YIN. Philbrick at the
%latter's cabin in the town Of st. Charles
last Tuesday, the 26th. Philbrick is a
trapper and hunter, and lived alone ia
bis cabin. he is, from ell appearances,
not less than sixty years old. There is
no known living witness 70 the killing
except the defendant, Our reporter ia
terviewed him in the county jail, where
he is confined TO await the action Of the
grand jury, aud ascertained the ioliow-
ing:
Reporter-Mr Philtrick, will you tell
me how you came to shoot Mr.. Bnrks2
Philbrick-Yes, l will / was at my
cabin. preparing to cook supper. L
noticed Mr. Barks outside trying to lead
his mule. The mule seemed unrulv and
would not 60 along He called to me to
come out where be was; / answered bv
telling him / could not until ] finished
making up my bread. He feid IL
didn't he would make me, TALK ID an
angry manner. / then shut my door
and bolted the inside with an iron bolt.
lie then said if | didn't open tbe door
and come out he would break my d0oT
down aud come in and kill me. This
threat alarmed me.
R-You bought II time to prepare ioc
your detenseY
Pho, not then, for I didn't think be
would succeed in breaking my door
down. lie kept cursing me and swear.
ing be would break it down and come in
and kill me. He got hold Of my chop.
ping axe. which was outside my door,
and commenced prying my door open.
| then felt shaky, for | felt very weak,
having been sick for some time, and
knowing Mr.. Burks to be a strong, reso.
lutte man, | seizad my shot gun. 1t was
at this juncture Mr.. Burks forced the
door open with the axe. With the axe
drawn be came at me, when ! fred, both
barrels going of, though ! did not intend
to shoot but one barrel; nevertheless
both barrels fired. Hefeli backward cut
Of the door, leaving bis feet inside the
door, and his body out. | then LETT the
house, went towa-d town, aad mst up
with g man. ! told him l had shot
Burks, and told him to 90 mp TO my
house and stay there until / went up
town and got some ore else.
Mr.. Burks was about thiriy-eight years
old. He leaves a wife and several little
children to mourn his unlimely and Un.
looked for death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
Shell oysters received daily
by Philip Fransi0li, opp Pc.
mems Of Intan,y.

The Appeal Of this morning comes to
the relief of the virtuous and respecta.
HE residents OF Washington and Second
streets in the following style, aud all that
nov remains is for the Chief Of Police to
do bis duty:
Houses Of bad repute, when CON,
planned of by those residing in their
vicinity, are to be closed by the police.
So say the Commissioners of Police.
Those on Washington street have many
times been complained of, the keeper Of
one Of them being recently charged, and
it is said convicted, of being a proeutess
without heart, hope or sympathy Tor her
sex. Such a creature should net be toll.
Grated for a moment, and we trust the
police will proceed without delay to en-
force, especially as to her, the order Of
the Commissioners The Washington
street Gems ought to be cleaned on, sl
ONCE"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
nnnnn, renohnrs annolntna.

At a meeting OF the School Board
he'd lest night the following teachers
we're elected: 4. c, Anderson, princi
pal OF High Schools ana professor OF
languages; B. X. Sampson (colored)
principal Coloted High School; Miss
Susie Wright, teacher Second street
school; Miss If B. Moon, teacher Court
street scdool; Miss Mollie johnson aud
Mrs. Nevis, teachers OF new schools on
Linden and Court streets; Miss c, Rel.
delhuber, principal Chelsea schools; Mr.
W. II. Foute, principal Market street
schools, vice Miss Clara Conway. who
was appointed but resigned on account
Of inadtqlacy Of salary; Mics Augusta
Towel, principal Alabama street schools
r. N Tbweatt, principal Peabody
schools; C, H. Collier, principal Linden
street tchoois.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
RUNAWAY MATCH.
A Happy CeupIe from Desoto
County, mississippi.


About daylight this morning Esquire
S. B Robbins, who resides up town, was
awakened from his slumbsrs and was
solicited By q stranger to repair to his
Office on Madison street Immediately, IN
order 70 tie the nuptial knot between q
gentleman aud lady, residents of DeSoto
county, Mississippi. On being asked by
Justice Robbins il he had a license, be
replied that be did not. de was directed
to the County Clerks office and secured
the necessary document. On reaching
his Office Justice Robbins asked for the
couple, and they soon appeared from
up the stairway, where they had
been secreted in some room, they
fearing to remain any longer at the
Peabody, as the parents of the girl we're
expected from Mississippi every minute.
Esquire Robbins performed the mar
rage service, and gave the couple some
excellent advice as TO their relative
duties as to husband aud wife respect
lively. The bride and groom, with their
attendants, thanked the Squire, and
shaking hands with him, departed, nc
doubt feeling a nigh degree Of happi.
ness. They all seemed to be very nice
people, the bride and her lady friend
being exceedingly pretty. The only
thing that seemed to trouble the welded
pair wal as to what the old folks a
home would say.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
CENTRAL PARK.
The Game Yeste-dRy-Ths Memphis
BEDS Defeat the Buckeye by q
Scores of 2 60 o.

Reds Defeat the Buckley s by -
scores of 2 60 o..
The game Of base ball on yesterday at
Central Park between the Ohio Buck
eyes and the Memphis Reds was very
interesting and was hotly contested.
The Bucks made a desperate effort to
win the game, but they succeeded only
in securing nine goose eggs while the
Memphis Reds made two runs on tae
9th inning, the runs being made BY Raja,
short stop, and Elliek, catcher, both ex'
csllent players. The Reds may o be
put down as crack club, to defeat whom
vii give hard work to the very best club
in the United States. The errors were
few, TIE Beds making only 3 and the
Buckeyes 6. The following tsbulated
statement, furnished by Mr.. John T.
TOmlinson, the scorer, will be found cor
rect:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

The Chiokasaw saloon, corner Of
Main and Winchester streets. has re-
duced prices, aud sells two glasses of
the best lager for &c, Other things
e%nuallY low.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
Abdominal Corsets

For aesby ladies', comfortable and good
fitting, at a price within a moderate
purse, OF MESEES BRoTHERs,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

The investigation at Madrid into the
murder Of General Prim, commenced
six years ago, has just terminated. As
many as 100 persons we're implicated,
but it was not found possible to fix the
guilt Of the crime on any one By abso-
lutte proof,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
BUoKEYEs.

The last contest between these clubs
will oe played this afternoon at Central
Park, the game to open at 80 o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
PTic0, 1wtu 5 ave Uonls.
ADVERTISING

one HUNDRED AND FIFTH EDITION.
Containing a complete list of all the towns in
sM W. ~ canada, having o population
ereater than "a 500 according 70 the last census.
together With the names of the newspapers
having the largest local circulation Ia saen OF
the places named. Also, a catalogueot ? ews-
papers which are recommended to advertisers
rs giving greatest value 10 propo ton to
prices charged. Also, all the nsGspspers IN
ne United States and Canada printing over
& 80 copies each Issue. Also an the Relieious'
4, .ficultural. Scientific and Mechanical Med
ica,'. Masonic, Juvenile, Educational Uom
I msr Nal, Insurance. Real Estate, Law, sport
me- Musical, ashion. and other special class
iionsrrn, Is; very complete lists. Toeether with
n corn, 1Iete list Of over 800 German PAPER
%D-intea in the United States Also, an essay
me- al vertisiDg; many tables OF rates. snow
inS tbe ,\7st of advertising in various neNsp99-
pers, and everythinf which a beginner IN ad'
VotuS'AS GEO. P. R0WELL &C.,,
o. 45d6w VI faIk INV ESM :
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

Just Received by Express.
Reelfoot perch, fresh oysters, game,
celery, etc at Signaigo & Cos, 27s Sec
Dad street, opposite Court Square 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

A. E. FRASELASD's auction sale-:oomt,
300 Main street, opposite Peabody Hotel.
If
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

LOuis WOelIer's Saloon,
corner Main tnd Gayoso, is the head
quarters OF Lemp's celebrated st. Louis
beer. He also keeps q restaurant, far
nishing meals for 25c. He will also have
fresh oysters Oh hand during the season,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
sCogTINUE

CAssville, White county; ClemeDton,
Dyer county; Greenwood, Shelby county;
Mill Point, Sullivan county; Montrose,
Smith county; Rural Hill. Wilson county.
The following postmasters il Teanes-
see receive a salary Of $1,000 per year
and upward:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

The new shades Of neutral tints for
street wear; also black silks and even
ing silks at old prices.
MENKEN BROTHERS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

Sweeping Reduction. - To
reduce Gur stock We have
marked our teas down 30 per
cent, Fen Store, JS5 Sgain st.
HIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
Carpets Carpets!

II you want a handsome carpet at a
low price you should examine the stock
of MEKKEN BROTHERS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
ESTABLISHED.

ESTABLISHED.
Bsshville, Lawrence county; Blair's
Gap, Hawkins county Butcher Spring,
Claiborne county; Cusick's \ Roads,
Sewer county; Double Bridges, Lauder
dale county; Dry Valley, Putnam county;
FANS, Washington county; Franks
Ferry, White county; Genesis, Cumber-
land county; Good6eld, Meigs county;
Hickory Ridge, Jefferson county;
Holmes Creek, DeKaIb county; Laurel
Hill, DeKalb county; Lick Greek, Hick-
man county; Marshall, johnson county;
Mitchell, Robertson county Knob Creek,
| Sewer county; Patss Hill, Greene
county; Peeled Chestnut, White county;
Pleasant Shade, Smith county; Pond.
vile, Samner county; Poplar Spring
Furnace, Montgomery county; Reeds
Store, Williamson county; Rose Geek,
McNairy county; Slatey Point, Je6er-
son county; Trotters Store, Sewer
county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

10 you ask for a test of sozoDoNT's power'
Just talk to a lady for half an hour;
II her breath is sweet, if her teeth ARE white
If her CONS arc clean, If her gums arc bright,
II her mouth is pure and Ter teeth arc clean,
She uses the sogop0NT, then, we wecn.
eOd6W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
WIG 4 81 CO.,
Il WIGGIN,

Successors 10
FRANCISCO e. WEGGIN,
3IS Main street,
the largest and best se'
IecIed stock Of mems, boys
and chi'dren's hats and caps,
and ladies' dress fuFs in The
city. which are being sold at
prices 10 suit The times. 80
THR Alligator stove for coal, and the
Occidental for wood-:he best cooking
stoves ever inysnted-ior sale by JohnB
Ford, No. l23 Poplar, Ut
Marbleized and enameled
iron mantels and CRATES, with
or without patent basket.
latest styles ~ prices.
III. WETTEB a. Co,
$50 eod.t 334 BIain street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

Jusr received per steamer Belle Mem
phis a choice lot of Reelioot lake fish
at Victor D. Fuchs Al Jefferson st. ga
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
FREE OFF CHARGE.

. q o R 30
For the great base ball games on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday can be had
Free Of Charge
by applying st Sol Colenau's Cigar
Emporium,
826 MAIN STREET,
Between Union and honrCe, cor. alley
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

JoHS WEyDEL. 81 Poplar street, has
Lsmp's beer aud everything good to eat.
g2f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
MEDIC NE.
FoR Rent.


FOR RENT.
EOR RENT THE BRICK RESIDENCE,
T. 452 Shelby street. APPLY to
Sit @. W. FRAZER, " South Court ct.
COR RENT-REsIDENCE 10 MARKET
Z street. Apply next door. $3.50
TOR RENT-REsIDEEoE 9Ol COURT ST,
i in. good repair. good cistern, and posses
GUIUN CO., 81 Court st. 81
LOR RENT-sTABLE OF COURT ST
< Apply, 296 Front. Jno. A. Dennie. S.&5
TOR RENT-vERY DESIRABLE ROOMS.
j. with or without board, at % Madison st.,
corner Of Third. Ot
TOR RENI-IHE COOKE RESIDENCE.
L Apply at 81 Vance street. lbl
COR RENT-H0UsRs NOS. 1913 AND eco
Z Vance street, near DosotO. Two ftory
brick. nine rooms each, good water and out
houses. Apply at zoo Vance street. III
CioR RENT-HANDsOME BRICK nEsI-
y dence, on corner Of Shelley and Talbot
streets. Apply to MRS. NJ. Q. HUNTER,
1851 AT Main street.
LOR aENT-FRoN lsr SEPTEMBER, A
- 3-stOry house of II rOOms, in good cOnui-
ton, No 1877 Greonlaw bloes, Madison street.
Also same block. No. lS9, from LIST October.
House contains IL rooms. Possession can be
had immediately Of the lessee II desired,
Apply to A. G. DENNIS, A2 Main st.
1877
For RENT-FROM lsr OF SEPT. NEXT,
i storehouse No. 2 toHard's Row. Apply
ON wAA@,
COR sALE-TWO LARGE WALNUT COT
r ton tables and office ~iztures, cheap
1898 A. SEEsSkL, 822ls Main st,
GoR sALE-ToP BUGGY AND sP8INd
80 S'son' AT 2s8 FRONT ST.
FOR sALE-THE COOKE RESIDENCE,
L 81 Vance St Apply on preinifes, ll6l
C0R sALE-OLD NEWSPAPERS. 4Oc PER
{ hundred, at this Office. the cheapest wrap
ping Gaper yon can get. o9-I
COR sALE-OLD TYPE-BETTER THAN
Il Babbitt metal fer light fast running ma
chincry. at this Office. &-I
Tor sALE-NEW FORM OF TRUSTEES
Z DEEDS. Just ont: for GALE ct Ledger ofiec,
WANTED.
NETANTED-50o TO DO OVER LADIES
w straw or felt hats, ~ the NV Millinery
House. a Monroe st., FINLEY NEW ELL
Gents hats renovated. $3.50
WI ANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that l will not be responsible for az!
bills bought by any one connected with th'
Ledger Office or out OF IL, and will not ALLOW
such bills ia settlement Of ms accounts unles
accompanied by my written order.
Si-f &. WHITM0RE.
,ATANTED-LADIES HAVING A STRAW
wv or felt hat they wish made into q Ia h
ionable fall style. leave it with Goodyear, an
you will be suited. 3l4 Second street, come
Monroe. III
IA ANTE 10 RENT A SMALL, NICl
w residence, in good repair, convenient
business. Apply at this office. 2
PERSONAL.
aRntEc CAN MAKE S. A DAY u
/ hHyfEo their own city or town. Adde'S
$ Egis M'f'g Co.. Waltham. Mass. i46 G6ds'
DERSOEAL-J. NJ. COLEMAN, JUSTIC
l. OF the Peace, Notary Public and Commit
siOner Of Deeds. Special attention given
2 collections In the county. 0hice 29l Front 8
ll8-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
Buckeyes VS.. Memphis Reds
THE LAST GAME OF THE BUCKEYES
silks silks

Conc Ont, Evsryb1dy-Ladies Free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10
Gauts' Ca8simeres aud cuttings.

A large line of hsndsoma cloths and
cassimeres iust'opeuel at
MENKEN BROTHERS
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-22
Religious Notices.

Rev. T. II. Hench, pastor Of the Broad
way Presbyterian church win preach on
the subject Of humility, at Greenbush
Chapel, at l045 tomorrow forenoon.
Sunday school at 9.lj a. N.
The annual meeting Of the Milan Bible
society will be held in the Methodist
church at Milan, Sunday evening, at s
o'clock. As this is a general cause the
various churches will participate in the
services of the evening. Rev. j. i. j.
Barth. Of New Orleans, will address the
meeting.
Rev. Ii. Nauman, presiding elder, will
conduct the services Of the quarterly
meetings at the German NJ. K. church.
corner Pleasant ana Deer streets, Preach
ing at 1870 A. NJ, after which the admin
istration of the Lords supper. Love feast
at p. NJ, peaching at p. NJ.
Rev. j. Il. Findley, pastor, will preach
in the Central Presbyterian church at
1915 a. NJ. Subiect-Secret Prayer
Sabbath school at $50 A. NJ.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-22

ONE OF THE VERY BEST of the new
hotels in Philadelphia is the Grand Expo
sition Hotel, corner Lancaster and
Girard avenues, location very near
the centennial grounds, and yet in a
very pleasant and quiet neighborhood. 1t
is supplied with all improved appliances,
such, for instance, as those admirable
earth commodes made by the
Wakefield Co., of n. Y. Hence danger
from malarie, from sewer gas, etc, is
much reluced During the hot months,
such points are of great note. The hotel
also has a most efficient manager in NJ.
Riley, late of the Continental Hotel, Phila-
delphia. The buildings are entirely of
brick, and at the close of the exhibition
they can be arranged into private
dwellings. The hotel is the largest 10 the
world, is conducted on the European plan,
and is cheaper than any other frst-class
hotel 1t is only Is minutes drive from
the celebrated Belmont Driving Park and
| Race Course
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-22
Tilden and Re form.

This is the title of rousing Demo
cratic national song and chorus. the music
and words of which are by Americas
favorite author and composer-Win s.
Hayes, Esq. The music OF the verses is
certainly inspiring, and the chorus is soul
stirring and grand Both music and the
words are copyrighted by Mr.. John L.
Peters. No. S43 Broadway New York, who
is now publishing 100000 copies in sheet
music form, the title page of which will be
handsomely Autographed. We have no
doubt Mr. Hayes song will become national,
and that it will be sung by every man,
woman and child in the country; and those
who have no ear for music aud no voice
for singing should learn the words and be
content with hiring boy to sing it for
them. The following are the words:
Come all We honest Democrats,
| Let each man raise his voice;
| The time has come for every man
| To let his heart rejoice.
| Wen gather round the good old nag.
| With hearts both true and warm,
| And give three honest, rousing cheers
For Tilden and Reform.
i
| Three cheers for Tilden!
| Three for Hendricks tool
| Stand by the good old flag
| The red, white and blue.
| Come let us live as once we lived,
| Obey our country's laws
| The Constitution as 1t is.
| THE Union as it was
Wen take the Democratic ship,
| Aud bravely face the storm.
| And land her safe in port again
With Tilden and Reform.
| Come, ''strike now while the irons hot
Remember Washington!
The work of "honest government
| Has earnestly begun.
Let's shout aloud to all the world,
| And give the wild alarm
To let them know the people are
For Tilden and Reform.
| Come, rally round the same old flag
That won the worlds applause
| When Jackson fought at New Orif ans,
| And honest men made laws.
2 Unchain the bird of Liberty,
, To soar above the storm
| God bless the country! let us shout
For Tilden and Reform.
Come. now's the time, 'twere better, far,
We all sleep in our graves
Than to submit to men whove made
Us nothing but their slaves.
Let Liberty lift up her eyes
! TO heaven. and raise her arm,
And say, THANK Cod the country's saved
Through Tilden and Reform"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-22
Central Avenue.

The manner in which Central Avenue is
laid out, at Rock Island Arsenal, is
positive and permanent injury to Rock
Island. 1t ought to be changed, and we
do not intend to cease our exposure of the
injustice done to this side Of the river until
it is changed. The railroad switch should
have commenced at the Sylvan Water L.
H. Bridge and curved out OF the way Of
the avenue, and the avenue should have
run down the centre Of the Island to q
point equidistant from each bridge, where
branch avenues should have run to each
bridge, giving no preference to either side
Of the river It's effect on Rock Island
can be seen by any man who takes pains
to watch the laborers as they go from their
work at night. When the old avenue was
in use the largest portion came
this side. 1t is not SO now. Not
long since hundred harness makers
were employed at the Arsenal, and not 20
men from this side or who boarded on this
side. This is only sample. The trade
and prosperity of Rock Island has been
greatly injured by the laying out of this
avenue. The ARGUS raised the alarm
about it at the tune. How many of our
leading business men took any measures to
produce change?
1t was an Iowa Secretary Of War that
controlled it. Ii the commanding officer
had desired to do our side of the river JUS
tice could lie not have made an effort tc
change it2 Were our leading men
afraid to tackle it? They can now see the
folly Of not making an effort, at least
Let us hope that the time will come wher
we can change it,