The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29

make the trip as expedltiously as possible,
and would waste no time. Mr.. Logan
was pleased that the ARGUS had treated
him so fairly when be was here last, and
did not attempt to misrepresent his state
ments as some papers did in this section.
In Senator Jonas, of Louisiana, the
ARGUS representative found a pleasant
and agreeable gentleman. In regard to
the Hennepin canal, Mr.. Jonas said he
voted in favor of it last year, and would
do so again at the next session of con-
gress. He thought it would be great
thing for the people of the Mississippi
valley, and gave it as his opinion that the
bill would be adopted by congress. Mr.
Jonas was most sanguine of democratic
success next year, and that Illinois would
redeem herself, and help swell the demo
cratic majority.
'Who is the choice of your people for
PRESIDENT"
Some want to see the old ticket
renominated. but the majority are
in favor of Mcdonald, but will
be satisfied with any good demo
crat.- Louisiana will cast her electora
vote for the democratic candidate withou
a doubt"
In regard to the improvement alonE
the Mississippi, Senator Jonas said tina
work was being done as rapidly as posi-
bic, and before long, he thought, tn
levees would be in substantial condition
He said that grea damage had been don
to crops. stock, etc., in the lower river
by overfows. The planters were afrait
to make improvements on their land, a
they were in danger of being swept ava.
at any moment Illinois having large
river frontage than any State, was greatl
interested in the matter of river improve
ments.
Messrs. George Lamont, George Kahl
Ike and Albert Warren made a statemen
Iof the condition of the harbo
in this vicinity. The geners
opinion was that the chan
mel between Davenport and Roc
Island should be dredged and cleared Q
the many distractions which now max
navigation difficult. TWAS also suggests
that the head Of Rockingham slough, AM
also slough at Andalusia be closed.
TRIP TO THE ISLAND.
| Gen. Logan, being also chairman of th
committee on military affairs, signifed hi
intention of paying visit to the island
Carriages were in waiting at the Harpe
thouse, and at $50 the visitors and del
egation of visitors proceeded to the do
main owned by Uncle SAM" and. whel
the munitions OF war are located.
| The entire forenoon was spent in sigl
seeing. Col. Flagler took charge of IL
party on its arrival on the island, an
showed them through the arsenal an
government buildings. Everything on tt
island was in the neatest order, and Co
Flagler was several times compliments
on his judicious management.
| From the island the party proceeded
Moline and viewed some of the industri'
in the pillow city. Mr.. Rosenfleld escorte
them through the Moline wagon factor
and Mr.. Deere showed them his mammol
pillow works 1t was nearly one oiclot
when this city was again reached, al
the carriages went right to the leve
where the magnificent Barnard was
waiting for her guests. As all was
readiness Cor departure, farewells wei
exchanged, and the citizens went ashor'
1t was few minutes after one o'clocl
when the Barnard danced out into Il
river and turned her nose for the laI
where orange blossoms scent the air, a,
summer reigns the year around. Befo
their departure however, the commissit
returned their thanks to the citizens
Rock Island for their warm and hear
reception, and said they would alwa
; remember their visit with feelings
pleasure.