The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-14
Tn Mernor;an,.

At a meeting of the police of the cities
Of Rock Island. Davenport and Moline,
held this 14th day Of March A. d., 1879.
at police headquarters in the city of Rock
Island, Ills, Officer Tilebein, of Daven-
port. was called to the chair when the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
The death of Policeman Joseph Rosen-
field, an exemplary citizen, and an efficient
and valuablemember of the police force of
the city of Rock Island, occasioned at the
hands of murderous desperadoes, without
just cause or provocation,is an event which
has created painful feelings of indignation
and surprise, and awakened the liveIiest
sympathy In behalf of his family and reIa-
tives; in an especial manner do the cir
cumstances of his murder call for the
strongest feelings of sympathy and con-
dolence among those who were his asso-
ciates and brother officers 10 the perform
ance OF police duty, We deem it proper,
therefore, to give expression 10 an endur-
ing form to our feelings Of abhorance and
indignation at the death of Policeman
Rosenfeld, and to embody our sentiments
in such form that it may be fitting trib-
ute to his memory and testimonial of
respect and regard to his afflicted family.
Be it therefore unanimously resolved by
the police of the cities of Davenport, Mo-
line and Rock Island:
/. That from an intimate knowledge
and acquaintance with both the private and
official life of the deceased-from his fear
less and faithful discharge of all duties
deVoiVlng upon him to perlorm-from his
uniform good conduct and exemplary de-
pertinent as a member of the police-we
feel just pride in reeounting his manly
virtues, and esteem it an honor to the
police department that his name is en-
rolled among those most worthy to be
mentioned and held in grateful remem-
brance; he died like brave man, like a
noble AM true officer, and in the discharge
OF his duties at the post of danger.
2. That the death of our associate aud
friend awakens in us feelings of profound
sorrow and heartfelt regret; we regard
the circumstances and manner of his de-
cease as being of an unusually desperate
and dangerous character, and as requiring
of US in particular the utmost dill
| gence and energy in bringing his
murderers to fitting punishment; we pledge
| ourselves to make unWesried exertions in
searching Tor and bringing to light all the
facts and circumstances connected with
this outrage upon human life, SO far as
possible.
g. That our sympathy and kindest re-
CARDS are extended to his bereaved widow,
to his children suddenly made orphans in
their tender youth, and to his relatives
and friends; we are sensible that the full
est sympathy, and even the ties of affec-
ton, in such an hour as this, must
tor the time being. fail to light
en- the burden of their affection, yet
at some future time we desire they may
recall to mind the assurances of our high
regard and personal esteem for the honor
able gentleman and worthy citizen who
bore to them the endearing relations of
husband, father and brother, and to US
that OF associate, companion, and fellow
member of the police.
f. That we will wear the customary
badge Of mourning for thirty days; that
copy of this memorial be furnished to the
widow of the deceased; and. also that we
request the publication hereof in the daily
press,