Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-29

to the United States. The war of 1912
came. English officers employed In
dian allies and paid them bounty for
American scalps. The advancement of
our inland resources was impeded by
Indian ferocity. England, at this time.
was the greatest commercial nation in
the world. Her ships were found on
every sea; only a small island, not much
larger than one of our states, beautiful
and fertile, in her colors and her com.
merce-she was mistress OF the world.
Deserters from the British navy were,
no doubt, employed on American ships
In violation of existing treaties. our ships
were searched for desert,rs. England
also claimed that no British subject had
the right to enter our army or navy, and
that they could be taken as deserte RI
when found. American merchantmen
were boarded by British men of war, and
sailors Of all nationalities were taken
Germans, Swedes, Danes and even me-
groes. In 1911. DR.. Lyman, the United
States consul at London. estimated that
IA, 600 American sailors were serving in
the British navy by compulsion. En-
gland was determined to cripple the i'm
dependence of the American colonies
hung up declared war June 1S, 1912
December 49, 1914. a treaty of peace
was signed, after negotiations had been
going on five months. Jackson fought
the battle of New Orleans on the 9Th of
January. 1915. An Atlantic cable. at
that day, would have saved the lives
sacrificed in this battle. There is nc
probability Of our government ever
again engaging in war with England. If
complications arise. as they are likes
ly to. they will be settled by negotiation
and compromise.
LOCAL oBsERvANCEs
As in nearly every city, village and
hamlet in the county. the day will be
fittingly and periodically observed.
In the morning the Rodman Rifles.
Buford post G. A. R.. Beardsley camp
Sons of Veterans. the mayor and city
council will attend divine service at
Trinity church at O'Clock upon invita-
ton Of the rector, Rev. Mr.. Sweet. The
service will be the same as that used at
the service attended by Washington one
hundred years ago.
At the First NJ Z. church there will be
service at 8 o'clock, also, with appro-
pirate music and sermon on the Past.
Present and Future OF the Religious His
tory of America" by Mr.. Cue.
At the Broadway PRESBYTERIAN church
there will be patriotic music by Bleuer's
band and the choir. an address by Rev.
A. B. Medium and reading by Mrs. Phil
Mitchell
At10:15 the public schools will assem-
BILE, and at 1890 appropriate exercises
will be held in every building in the city
to which the public are invited. Teach.
ers and scholars have arranged interest,"
ing programmes. which parents and
friends of the schools will enjoy. In the
ninth grade room in school No 4, Rev
Mr.. Marquis will make remarks at the
close of the exercises. The schools will
dismiss at noon.
THE MILITARY DEMONSTRATION.
Yesterday afternoon the joint commit
tees of the Rodman Rifles and Company
F of Moline, met at Moline and perfec'
ted arrangements for the military dem
onstration to be held in the afternoon
The Rifles are to assemble at the Armory
at 10 o'clock, march up through the
town, headed by the Moline Light Guart
band, up Moline avenue until they mee'
Company F of Moline. and the two com
panies will proceed to the fed this side
of EdgewoOd Park, when the order viii
be:
2 to $50 guard mount
$50 to 3, battalion drill
3 to 5, base ball and other sports and
amusements.
5 to $40 dress parade.
$40 to 6 reviewed.
q p. m. retire.
All are cordially invited to these exer
clses. which will be public.
IN THE EVENING.
The German English School society
has arranged an attractive programme
for the evening at Turner hall. which
will be free to all. The instructor. Mr..
Albert Beck. will give an historical
sketch. Mr.. J. L. Haas will make an
Grafton, and there will be patriotic songs
by the scholars and the Mannerchoil
music by Bleuer's band. tableaux ant
other attractions.
PATRIOTIC POINTS.
All public officers. the banks. business
houses, etc, will close. and it will
partade of the nature of q general holi
day.
The Rock Islands and Davenport
Browns play at the Rock Island park at
$50.
Mayor Blanding has issued a genera
order to Marshal Brennan to raise the
flag on the city hall at o'clock. and let
it remain up until p. m. The police
are to assemble at $50 a. m. and act a
escort for the mayor and Aldermenic
body to Trinity church and return.
Stores to Close.
We, the undersigned grocers of thu
CITY of Rock Island, ILL.,, hereby agree Il