The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-01


candidates can readily see that the dele
gates selected them with special reference
to their fitness and competency, and with
view to present only representative
men for the suffrages of the people. 1t
is not only ticket fopEhich every dem
ocrat can take pleasure in supporting, but
one which citizens. irrespective of party,
can vote for conscientiously. liz fact it is
one of the best tickets ever placed in
nomination by either political parties in
the city, and it is almost foregone con-
clusion that it will make clean sweep.
At the head OF the ticket is our present
mayor, life long democrat. whose ele-
ments of strength not only consists of his
fealty to the party of economy and reform,
but principally in being one of the no.
blest works Of God, an honest man. A
man whose integrity and purity of charac-
ter have won for him the golden opinions
of his political adversaries, who look upon
him with respect and admiration. He is
man whom every true citizen should
want in the mayors chair. Alert and acs
tive to the citys interests, he stands op-
posed to jobbery and municipal corruption
in every form. Like orr noble president
James z. Mott believes that public
Office is public trust" He is identified
with no cliques and rings and his admin
isiration of the past two years is suffi,
cient guarantee that none will exist in the
municipal government as long as he re-
mains in the position which he now occu>
pies, In his official capacity he has been
compelled, by his adherence to duty, 20
dissatisfy some, but on the whole his adj
ministration has greatly strengthened
him with the masses. As the NOM
inee of the grand democratic par
ty, however, these little differences
will be entirely eliminated, and he will be
cheerfully given hearty support by the
party. His large business interests, and
the taithfulncss with which he performs
the duty imposed upon him by his Office,
causes him to tower high above his oppo>
nent as desirable mayoralty candidate.
The democratic party of Rock Island
takes special pride in presenting the name
of Capt. Harry NJ Abel as candidate fol
city clerk. His nomination by acclama
ton does not half express the popular
sentiment in his favor. Although from
time immemorial he has been strong ad-
herent to the democratic faith, he has al
ways held the esteem and respect of his
political opponents. His vote will be BY
no means confined to party lines, and hi!
! election-for there is no doubt but tina
he will be elected-will give general sat
isfaction. To his many qualifications fol
the Office of city clerk is added that of
) finished penman. But one great point il
his favor is that he has not sought the
| office, and the usual custom has been re
verscd. Mr.. Abel will commence his du
ties with the new democratic council.
1t hardly seems necessary TO tell 0ul
: readers what manner of man our candI
date. for city attorney is, Mr.. Matthew M
! Corbett. AT any rate the democratic part
; seems TO have love for him, for las
night occurred his fourth nomination b
reclamation for city attorney. Possessin
} an extensive acquaintance and a wide
S spread popularity, he fills the Office of cit
attorney with credit. His nomination
1 equivalent to an election, as his numer
a Gus friends will see that handsome ma
, jority is rolled up for him next Tuesday
7 Who could pick out a more suitabl
s man for city treasurer and collector thai
s Mr.. A. II. LiittY We don't think the fea
/. could be accomplished. 1t might be pc:
. sible to select his equal, but not his su
pcnor. A careful and substantial bus
: ness man, he possesses the confidence of a
n classes. A central location is another fes
: ture in his favor. He will need no ice {
: keep him cool while discharging his dr
. ties.
= At the head of the town ticket is thi
a good natured landmark OF honesty, MI
S John Aster, Uncle John" as the boy
: call him. When Mr. Aster gets on IL
: warpath it is 'all day with his oppC
d. nent. He makes the best supervisor "
d ever had, and there is no doubt but thi
:. he will keep right on serving the peop
/. for the next year.
e Associated with him as assistant supe
- visors are four Of our best citizens-Di
vid Fitzgerald, Arthur Burial, G.
" Swanson, and Henry Siemon. The fir
ID three gentleman have served the Poop
is faithfully for the past year. and they pr
pose to take Mr.. Siemon along with the
= this term. The only change in the poi
ly teal complexion of the supervisors fire.
lie this city this year, will be that there W
be five instead of four democrats, al
st consequently one less republican.
lie The convention kept up its reputatic
for good sense to the end, nominatil
t. Mr.. John Barge for assessor, Mr.. E.
t. Chopper for police magistrate, Mr.. B:
BIT Kimball for justice of the peace, and N
e. John Flanagan for constable. The be
of interest of the city win be subserved
y. electing all these gentlemen, hence it
he essential that they be strongly supporte
or Great Curiosity.
Mr.. Robert j MCGEE, manager of M
;. Riley's marble works, has just received
- piece of polished granite which has h
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