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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
fOFFICIAL PAPER
Thursday. May 4, 1882
JEWISH PERSECUTION.

The stand that the secretary of state has
taken in regard to the outrages committed
upon the Jews in Russia is in every way
defensible, and will commend itself to all
just and humane men, The persecution
of the Russian Jews has been atrocious,
and is enough to make men believe that
the dark ages have their modern counter
parts in the Russians of to day. Outrages
have been committed there that would put
an Apache Indian to shame, and would
cause an African savage to exclaim against
apretended Christian civilization. The a
trocities that have transpired there during
the last year argue state of morals, feel
ings and civilization that is akin to the
widest barbarism, and if the government
of Russia is unwilling or incompetent to
restrain or punish them, it is surely time
for some foreign power to interfere; the
more especially as Jewish citizens of the
United States have suffered with the rest
The secretary's action is commendable, t1le
only possible criticism being that he should
be equally prompt in aid of the American
citizens imprisoned in Ireland as suspects.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
he New York Times recently stated

The New York Times recently stated:
Although the commercial representa-
tives of this country abroad rarely venture
on any expressions looking toward Free
Trade, and often attempt arguments for
Protection they do supply, without know
ing it, the most cogent arguments against
our present tariff on nearly every page of
information they compile. In fact the
publication of these regular reports from
them, and the order under which they are
made up, are an unanswerable and telling
argument against the present bonds of
trade
In referring to the above consul of the
United States, in foreign state, writes as
follows:
Icannot speak in behalf of those who
attempt arguments for protection" but
1 most confidentially affirm that nine out
of every ten of our consuls in Europe are
only kept from most energetic ''expres
sions looking toward free trade" by the
terrorism into which they are brought-the
''bull- doing" to which they are subjected,
and the rod of dismissal which is held over
them, not by the state department, but by
active, influential interested partisans. |
say, with shame and confusion of face, y
and l say Indignantly, that we dare not ex-
press our innermost convictions, for the
moment we do, down upon our devoted
heads come hugh avalanches of personal
abuse from those who have a selfish inter-
est in the retention of the present duties,
while the most vociferous demands are
made for our recall, and we are inundated
with not only friendly, but also anony-
nous, letters of warning. So long as the
consuls exist by political favoritism, so
long as they must make, court, and retain
Influence" and hesitate to express their
real opinions for fear of offending Or an
tagonizing some faction or interest, the
service will be of little good, but when the
consuls can assert their manhood, and
freely express and maintain their opinions
and sentiments without fear or favor, they
will take place of usefulness second to
none of the public servants. l complain
that during my many years of service, an
unseen, intangible, but most potent, power
has sealed my lips and continues to seal
the lips of my colleagues and myself,
against free and open expression of real
opinion. What l have ever written in
favor of "Freer Trade" has been struggled
into my reports under the cover of some
other seeming purpose, and if have sue
ceeded in supplying most cogent argu-
ments against our present tariff" | have
not only accomplished my most cherished
object, but shall also have the pleasure
of feeling that have contributed my mite
to the leaven of truth which will soon,
trust, leaven the whole lump of the body
polite.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04

stately treesF stEeH thropgh lthe public
garden, or watcll the merry chiIdren in
dulging in theR various spnrts. And on
stated night6of each EEK Inc city pro
vfdes public outdoor concerts by the bands,
in the parks which are attended and adj
mired by the entire popnlace-
Davenport should provide some such
place for the citizens. A number of good
locations can be secured upon the bluff,
which could be purchased and improved at
a cost trifling when compared with the
benefits to be derived With such q COM
yenience and luxury, the young who stroll
the streets at night, and gather upon the
corners to develop into hoodlnms and street
gaInins, could find a place to. pass their
spare hours, and the older portion of the
community weuld take advantage of the
opportunity thus afforded. sYswssw
IN the absence of more suitable place
at present, steps should be taken towards
the erection of q pavilion in I Washington
Square, of sufficient capacity TO accomo-
date any of the local bands, andia series OF
outdoor concerts arranged for the summer
months. The pavilion could be erected,
and the music secured for a trifiinga sum.
True, the location is not central one, but
in the absence of any betterplace, it would
answer the purpose. Who will take the
iniative steps and stir the matter up? sa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
THE RAILROAD MEETING.

The directors @of the Davenport, Iowa
and Dakota railroad met yesterday at two
O'Clock In the Board of Trade rooms. There
were present Levi Higgins, of Orion, ILL.,,
J. S. Stacey, of Anamosa, Ii. M. Martin,
w. c.. Wadswortli, y. H. Murphy, A. G.
Fulton, A J. Hirscal, AIS. Williams, Robt.
Kraua, and L F. Parker Of Davenport.
The main object of the meeting was the
election of set of officers for the new
company. A G. Fulton wed that H. nj
Martin be the President who was elected.
III. NJ. Bailey, of Upton, was elected Vice
President, j. s. Stacy, of Anamesa, Treas
urer, and FL. G. Fulton, of Davenport, Sec
rotary.
By vote of the meeting Scott county was
assessed $500 and Cedar county $3.50 to
pay the expenses of the preliminary survey
from Davenport TO Upton. Messr. Wads
worth, Fulton and Williams were appoint
ed committee to collect Scott county's
quota. @'fA go t4
Mr.. Stacy stated that the townships on
the line of the proposed road between An
amora and Upton had voted s. 600 in aid
of the enterprise. The roadway between
Anamosa and Upton was well in hand now,
and the next move would be from Ana
mesa to the Northwest.
The Cedar county subscription for the
preliminary survey was referred to Mr..
Baily, of Upton. t.-....
The meeting concluded to call public
meeting of the citizens of Davenport at
the Court House for Wednesday evening
next to place the matter sbefore8 the peo-
pie. .a,.z. ..-y
A general discussion as to the prospects
of the proposed road took place, judge
Stacy exhibiting from independence north
to the State line, and from Upton to Ans
mosa. He reported the people along the
line of the route as enthusiastic in its IA
yor, and was quite confident that with
proper management the roadcould certain
" be built, and prove of vast benefit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
COAL.

No little apprehension has been felt OF
late years in England relative to the pos
sible speedy exhaustion of its coal supply
Under the spur of this prospective danger,
active search has been made for new
sources of this fuel, and we now learn that
under the city of London itself indications
have been found of abundant seams of hard
coal at a depth quite within the limit of
profitable working.
In America, at least, there need be no
solicitude regarding the sufficieney of our
coal fields for any possible demands to be
made upon them for centuries to come.
CT bituminous coal alone we have an esti-
mated reserve of 60,O00,O00 tons, more
than all the rest of the world possesses,
and enough to last, even if applied to all
its present uses, anywhere from five hun
bred to a thousand years. Long before it
has all been mined, other sources of heat
and power will have superseded it in many
of its most important relations to human
life and labor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
THE RELEASE OF THE SUSPECTS.

Gladstone has been developing qualities
of late that would guarantee him first
class position as an American politician
The ease, grace and celebrity with which he
has changed front in regard to the coercion
act show an ability to eat crow that far
exceeds the boldest efforts of ward states
man. 1t seems only yesterday that he adj
vocated that same coercion act and caused
it, as government measure, to be put in
effect, and today he is taking the ground
that it should never have been passed. A
few short months ago, under. the power of
the coercion act, he caused to be imprisoned
all Irishmen desiring better and juster
government for Ireland. Now h. amour
ces their unconditional release and profes-
ses sorrow that they ever were imprisoned.
To an admirer of his it may seem that the
sudden change of front was the natural
result of a mind great enough to perceive
and rectify its own mistakes; but to the
man who is oftimes sceptieal of motives
and suspicious of actions it would seem
simply the effect CT political change, the
dCblOn Oh u man dnAiOuS 10 Jf1ul Ills Sails 10
suit the popular weathercock. Gladstone
is in box; he must either retreat or go out
of power, and which course he should pur-
sue has not been qnestio for moment.
So long as the advocacy of the coercion act
meant power, SO long did he advocate il,
but now that his strength in the House of
Commons is falling away and he needs the
votes of the Irish members to sustain his
government he regards coercion as mis-
take and anything that hampers the best
interests of Ireland. Il failure. He has
swallowed most obnoxious dish of crow,
but has done il with as good a grace and
smiling an expression that one would think
he relished ii, Let us hope he does. it
would be so much the better for Ireland.
In the meantime the suspects will be re-
leased and Ireland has some little hope of
better government
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04

hear of English manufacturers shutting
down on this account. The reason that we
can not seek foreign markets is on account
of asprotettive tariff. All prices under such
a tariff are artificial, made higher as the
tariff is high, and if England can buy her
raw ma terials for the articles she manufac-
lures cheaper than we can, so she can also
manufacture cheaper than we can, hence we
are shut out from all markets except home
ones; we cannot compete in the markets
of the world. The protected manufactur-
ers keep on assuring their employees that
the only reason they want high tariff is
SO they can pay them higher wages; but
the cotton spinners that now receive only
ninety cents day and will probably be
out of work for many long day, all on
account of protective tariff, will fail to
see the true beauty of it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
MAEONE.

When Malone marshaled his band of
repudiators and Joined hands with the adj
ministration, loud went up The cry that
Virginia at least, was saved and republi
cans and readjusters would put the state
on the high road to r;ldicalism and repudia-
ton. Malone boosted that he had the
entire state in the palm of his hand and
would deliver it to the republicans on re-
ceipt of the cash price. In order to still
further elaborate this scheme he proposed
to pass special re districting scheme that
would render his plans the more certain;
but alas here was a mistake, and the re
districting plan has proved a very harbinger
of defeat According to the corespon-
dent of the Chicago 7aaaes. quite number
of yirginians came from Richmond and
other parts of the state conveniently near
to spend Sunday in Washington. All of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04

the Virgins democrats now in Washing
ton are in high spirits over the recent de-
feat of AIahone in his attempt TO re district
the state In the interest of the readjuster
republican coalition. They boast that the
power of Boss" Malone has received a
fatal injury, that can not be repaired in
time to enable him to carry the congress
sional elections and deliver to the admins
tration the eight Congressman promised to
President Arthur in consideration of his
assistance in the election,of Mr.. heidelberg
er to the Senate The democrats report
that the recent evidence in the state legis
lature of Mahone's inability to control his
followers is already showing its effect in
the open reputation of the boss by politi
clans prominent in local affairs, and by
some of the country newspapers which
have heretofore been stanch supporters
of Malone. They charge that the under
standing or alleged agreement with the
president to gerrymander the state so as to
secure the election of administration men
was an illy-disguised attempt to sell out
the readluster party to the republican
party. While they are prepared to fight
as independents or readjusters against the
Bourbons, they viii not allow themselves
to be bargained for and sold4to the nation
al republican party In the state, and up
on state issues they will join hands
with the republicans against
the common enemy, but intend to
reserve the right to align themselves in ma
tienal contests, with either national party,
judging in every case which side they
should take when the issue is presented
Democrats from Fauquier and adjoining
counties, where the variety is flourishing
with greatest profusion frankly admit
that the secret of Mr.. Mahone's failure to
keep under control all of his forces in the
legislature, was that ex-Auditor Massey's
personal grievance against Malone was
taken advantage of, and his ambition
tempted by the prize of an election TO con-
gress. Massey was one of the founders of
the readiuster party, and its ablest repre-
sentative on the stump in the campaign
which resulted in the election of readjus-
ter and republican legislature. For this
service he was made auditor of the state
treasury, but he refused to be governed by
the caucus in the selection of his clerks,
and was removed after one year of service.
Next he was a candidate for United States
Senator, tut Malone threw his influence
against him, and. with the aid of the re-
publican influence at Washington, succeed
ed in electing Riddleberger, Massey's COM
petitor.
Parson Massey, as he is called, because
he is a Baptist preacher, has 1ndomitable
will, and is shrewd and ambitious poll
tician. His defeat for the Senate was the
signal for open war on Malone, but he
still fights under the readjuster banner.
Four friends stood by him till the last, and
thus, left without majority in the SEN
ate, Malone failed to gerrymander the
state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
FASHIONS FANcIEs.

At this season of the year the events
which enoross the attention of the devotees
of fashion among the fair sex in the east
ern metropolitan cities, are the annual
openins and displays of the fashionable
milliners. Until quite recently the ladies
of the tri cities have been deprived til e
opportunity of witnessing what might be
termed genuine melinery opening. where
they were accorded the privilege of a
thorough inspection of styles and prices
with the convenience of capable and
obliging attendants who are ever axious to
give any information in their power
This want has certainly been supplied by
the recent appearance in Davenport of
those leaders of fashion, Messrs Forward
& Gleason, 21S Brady street. An ARGUS
representative, attracted bs the vision pre-
scented by glance at the display furnished
from the street, ventured to enter and re-
quest the liberty of an inspection. This
was corteously accorded, and under The
efficient guidance of Miss Gleason the tour
began. 1t would be useless to attempt to
describe the many things of beauty that
were layed before him. Conspicuous
among the magnificent display he feels
compelled to mention the tsLangtry,' a
dainty little bonnet with soft juited crown,
trimmed in lace and fine flowers, as beauti-
A pink crepe bonnet finished
In oriental lace and fine pearls command
admiration. A large cadet blue chip. hat
beautifully trimmed with feathers, same
shade relieved by pink rose buds A very
large MANILA. trimmed in two shades of
terre Gotta with immense plumes and
dainty adornments were evidences of the
taste of the proprietors; but the lovliest
thing seen was a magma juiled erewn
hat, brim. very full of the most exquisite
embroidered lace and slightly raised on
one side with two long dropping featli-
ers. To mention all we saw viii be more
than we can undertake
The ladies are advised that they should
not miss the opportunity to see genuine
milinary opening. Messrs. Forward s.
Gleason will be glad to see you ALL both
ladies and gentlemen. and will endeaver
to make a visit entertaining and agreeable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
A FOREIGN MARKET.

The owners of the Fall River cotton
mills are about to close up shop. That is
to say, the owners of the mills are consid-
ering the expediency of shutting down for
time-not at all with reference to any
demands made upon them by the men, but
on account of the slackness of the market,
and in the belief that temporary suspen
sion is the only means of restoring its
tone. They point to the fact that the
stock of print cloths, in this country, at
this time of year. has increased from $780,
600 pieces in 1880 to S62, 900 in 1881, and
1. 100, 900 pieces in 1882, and argue from
this that reduction in the supply is an
evident necessity. Already, in some mills,
the working time has been shortened and
part of the force discharged, but no radi-
cal measures are contemplated until the
season is further advanced.
Now the reason of this is plain. These
mill owners are protectionists and advo-
cate protection they would tell us, not
from any personal reasons, but because
they are DESTROYS of paying their men
higher wages; but for the sake of keeping
up the market they are perfectly willing to
throw ali of their men out of employment.
The reason Why it is necessary to shut
down is because our manufacturers have
no foreign market but are confined to a
home one that is soon glutted. Were they
able to send their goods to the four quar-
tiers of the globe they would not be afraid
of producing too many goods; you meyer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04

Perry Belmont, of New York, who is
giving Mr.. Blaine SO much trouble, is the
son of August Belmont and daughter of
Commodore Perry, of Lake Erie fame, he
the bar in 1876, and never held an office
before going to Washington last Deem
ber Heis well known in society, and has
written some review articles, but this is
his first venture in the serious business
of life. $
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
PERSONAL POINTS. 4

G. F. Drew is down from. Chicago for q
short stay. se, sz-srs zss g.
o. r. Lippit. deputy clerk of courts,
goes, to Minnesota to day for short stay.
- Drs sKulp and Rigby are~in Des Moines,
attending the meeting Of the State Dental
Society. @H
Z. t. Parker, secretary of the Board of
Trade, left yesterday for Washington.
where he will lend his efforts in the inter
est of the Hennepin canal.
S. E. Brown. ESQ. who has been in
New York city the past month, has con
cluded to remove there Mr. Brown is
one of the oldest of Davenport's attorneys,
and wesa are 10th to part with him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04

The State of Massachusetts is pretty sick
of its interest in railroads. A bill is before
the legislature for an appropriation of
$3.50, 600 for the double tracking of the
Hoosac Tunnel line. The debate on this
bill brought out the fact that since the al
legged completion of the tunnel the follow
ing amounts have been appropriated by
the state: 1874, 81. s25, 900; 1875, $1,000,
600; 1876, $12, 500; 1873, S47, 800; 1879,
$1e9, 900; 1880, $3.50, 76s; 1881, $322, 900;
1882, (pending) $25o.000;s total $4.o45,-
1853. The statement is made that 81 per
cent of the state tax is on account of the
tunnel. In other words, two-thirds of the
state revenue goes to pay interest on a
debt incurred on account of the tunnel, and
for expenses of the profigate management
thereof
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
TILE crTY,s NEED.

One of Davenport's crying needs is a
public park, centrally located, and of suf.
ficient size, to become place of resort and
recreation. Those who have lived in the
cityfof Boston cannot help but admire the
comforts and conveniences of the graHd
old commons In the very heart of the
New England metropolis surrounded by
the business and manufacturing concerns
of that populous city, it affords to the bus,
mess man or hard worked employee an op-
portunity to relieve himself from the cares
Of business for time and reyel among the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
CITY COUNCIL

The city council met last night, with
Mayor Bills in the chair; A. c. Tuller was
declared elected alderman from the sixth
ward. A petition was presented from the
Electric Light Co., asking permission to
erect poles and lines; referred to the
committee on grounds and buildings.
The reports of the clerk, treasurer, col
leetor, st1eet commissioner, and sexton
were read and placed on file.
An ordinance creating board of. health
was passed. +es.s,.sI
A resolution disbanding the volunteer
fire department was referred to the com
mittee on fire and water.
The contract for building sidewalk
ordered, was let to Henry Beck.
At late hour the council adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04
IRISH HOPES.

Last Tuesday was the hundredth ami
versary of the legislative independence of
Ireland 1t was celebrated in a quiet way
in many places, and received proper OBJ
servance
Mr.. Boyle O'Reiny of Boston lectured in
New York to the Irish societies of that city.
The lecture was an extremely interesting
and eloquent one upon a subject near to
the hearts of his hearers. A very brief
synopsis of it is as follows:
Il come to tell the saddest story and the
proudest story in all The history of nations.
The story of Ireland of three hundred or
six hundred years ago, is precisely the story
of the last months news by cable; the brave
fight for life and liberty by Il small and
weak country and the brutal and selfish OPP
preston by a strong one. Three hundred
years ago 800 of the best men in the coun-
try were in prison; to-day there are over
500. Eight hundred years ago, in the reign
of King Brian, Ireland was peaceful. His
death marked the decline of the native
monarchy. Two hundred years ago the
English made their first landing on Irish
soil, and have held possession ever since
Cromwell swept the country with fire and
sword ana Tor the nrSt time IL might be
said that England ruled the land. -Four
ifths of the land of the country was conis-
Gated at one stroke, and every acre held by
Catholics was taken from them. The
source of all the trouble is not in the Irish
themselves, butsin this devilish system of
dividing the people religiously, pursued by
the government with fell purpose knowing
what the effect would be. The wonder is
that Ireland should have preserved her life
under such intolerance. But they knew
that freedom was not dead, and that it
weuld come soon or late to brave and
hopeful people.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-04

There can be little doubt that the reason
of the late parole of Parnell was hope on
the part of the English government that he
would exercise his legal right, and while
not trying to escape arrest. not give him
self up; thus forcing the government to re-
arrest him. This they would not do, and
would thus effect his freedom with no loss
of dignity. But by giving himself up he
forced them to set him free, thus eating a
large dish of crow