Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-17

and in Europe, and Gle sed with an appeal
for more factories and mills and shops,
such as are essential to the support of the
lsboring classes. which means population,
the increase of which is the first aim of
all progressive cities. Rock Island should
strive to secure more factories where the
laboring man may get his pay in cash
every Saturday night and not be obliged
to take it in an order on a truck store.
MAYOR M'CoNocHIE
was then called upon by Commissioner
Jackson.
The mayor stated that what he had
TO say was to be directed solely to
Commissioner jackson, and addressing
him said he had been selected by the
members of the city council TO perform
what might be considered, under ordin-
airy circumstances a very pleasant duty
requiring considerable nerve, and no
small amount of moral courage. 1t was
nothing less than a public chsstisement
by giving him good Gaming with
shrub plucked from the African forests
Ever since the park improvements COM
menced the mayor SAID he had been re-
peatedly admonished by members of the
city council to keep an eve upon the park
commissioner and to hold him we'll in
hand. and see to 1t that he put no statue
of white elephant in the park that
might become an expensive luxury.
Now confined the speaker, Il do not
know whether | have carried out the
instructions strictly to the letter of the law
or not, or whether have not been guilty
of urging you on TO greater exertions on
this line. At any rate they have called a
halt and demand that / proceed to mete
out what they consider well merited chas-
tisement in their behalf, with this under>
standing, however, that present punish
ment be now deferred on condition that
you accept this cane and use it until you
meet the man who is base enough to con-
denim your policy as park commissioner;
you will then turn it over to him to chas-
tise you according to the original Instruc-
tons. But sbol aid you find none such, as
we hardly think you will, then we hope
you will turn it to its intended use of aid
ing and supporting your weary footsteps
as you slowly tread the declining paths
of life leading TO an honorable old age,
ever remembering you will always have
the kindest wishes of the members OF the
present city council. and it is their earn
est wish that your health and life NAV be
long preserved to enjoy the respect and
esteem your energy and perseverance in
your laudable undertaking has earned for
you"
Mr. jackson was visibly touched by
this evidence of good will and esteem.
He did not expect that kind of speech.
he said, and he was profoundly impressed
with the token which had been rendered
him. He would accept it with feelings of
gratitude as an evidence of recognition
and esteem and would always cherish it
in such a spirit. II the council and the
public had approved of his humble efforts
as simple citizen to upbuild the city and
improve its attractions, he was wholly
satisfied with the reward of bis labors
The labor in which he had been
engaged in the improvement of Spencer
square had been one of love, and
any success that had attended il, had been
as highly gratifying to him as it could be
to anyone. Rock Island was to him the
first city in the world; he would rather
live in Rock Island than any other city in
The universe. In retiring, Mr.. Jackson
again thanked the aldermen for their
gift.
OTHER SPEECHES
Ex~Mayor Henry Carse was introduced
and he spoke few words on the subject
Of public projects and improvements. He
the idea that Rock Island
should aim to have more factories and
alluded to the success of the viaduct and
Hennepin canal bills. and predicted that
4 year hence the city would be rejoicing
over government building
City Attorney Haas made a few con
remarks on the great i'm,
provements which had been made in the
appearance of the square, and the argu.
nent the Transformation presented in the
support of the theory that Rock Island
vas advancing. and that public spirit had
AIKEN possession of its citizens. Our
people have only to encourage this pub
&c spirit to make Rock Island a sparkling
ewel in the crown of beautiful cities
h at adorn our land
Aids. W. +. Schroeder and Daniel
)orken were asked to speak, and they
in the order indicated.
10Th making appropriate remarks,
Or. Schroeder also proposing three
heers for VIM. jackson, which were
iven hearty. Remarks by Messrs. Fred