Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-08
A FRESH SCRlBBLER.
Anonymous Correspondent Frees
His Mind and Feels Better.
II tnditng the Truth IA Malicious
Manner and Hiding His Name as n
Means Of security.

The Union would endeavor to make tn,
public believe that it is irving to be de-
cent. 1t is labor of more than ordinary
magnitude but when it assumes the ros.
1t should try to give it at least the
semblance of color. 1t permits its col
umns to be used for all kinds of purposes
Anyone who thinks he has an idea puts il
in form aud hands it to the Union fol
publication. IL this there is method. L
is justifiable under the circumsta noes, as
long as it is an idea and not mere &C.
cumulation of vapor.
Some one who is afraid to be RESPONSE
bic for his irres ponsible utterances, and
who signs himself Citizen" has much tc
say concerning the editor of the ARGUS
his actions, his motives and his genera
attitude towards the public. In all these
matters there is nothing to conceal. The
public is already cognizant of them and
criticism is welcomed if not invited
The man who discusses them
should attempt 20 be truthful and not
injure his position by false statement,
snd above all he should have the courage
of his convictions. A manly opponent is
something to be admired, but one who
hides his identity under fictitious appel,
lation is akin to the prowling sneak. He
would do a wrong for personal gain or to
satisfy personal malice. He is con,
temptible in the eyes of the people and
must feel abasei In self-contemplation n.
Honest men abbor him and he is ever
suspicious OF his own rectitude. The
malicious libels Of such tainted excrescen
ces commit their wrongs by misleading
the unthinking or those who are unac>
quainted with the truth But "Citizen'
Is coward who speaks Of '.abuse and
misrepresentation" on the one hand and
of calm and respectful argument" on
the other. OF the latter he knows moth
ing; of the former he is an adept 10 his
own rude way.
What can anyone think of the states
ments of this man, who is evidently
ashamed of himself. when he res
sorts to abuse of Mr.. Cable3 What
manner of man is this who deals with
the truth in such dastardly way9 False
in one thing, false in all. Mr.. Gable
needs no defense at the hands of anyone.
The petty ranoor of this man without a
name can do no harm. II is adverted to
here to point out "Citizen's" litileness,
and To show the manner in which he
burrows.
Listen to this from that obscure
source: I'VE never had q more faithful,
more earnest, or more successful work.
er in congress than William H. Gest." II
that is so, our shortcomings shoald a,
once receive attention. We should be.
stir ourself and endeavor to make n bet.
ter showing. In what does the faithful.
ness of MIR. Gest consist1 In the draw.
ing of his salar72 Is there anything else
In what is he earnest2 In his endeavol
to get back to Washington What has
been his successful work. Pray do moi
mention the eight-hour bill again. be
cause the people must have laughed
themselves weary in listening to the Union
upon that subject. If the workingmen
had retained Mr.. Gest TO go to Washing
ton and lobby against their interest. and
he had done so, the effect would have
been much the same as far as any bene>
fit to themselves is concerned.
Mr.. Gest needs a newer champion, but
not fresher one.