Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-09


Twenty-fourth street. and hat while he
had found some defects in the same, they
are being remedied, and the outlook is
hopeful for securing an absolutely clear
title. Mr. Hass also reported having
received proposals from q number Of sites
suitable for the government building.
These were reported to the sssocia ion:
From D. T. Robinson. the Spencer
property at the head of Nineteen th for
$4,000.
From /. Huber the property at the
southwest corner of Third avenue and
Twenty-thiri street, two so foot los and
6O foot lot adjoining, and all for IS. 900.
From Collins Bros. the present skating
rink property.
From w. B. Ferguson. the corner of
Eighteenth street and Fifth avenue where
the plating works are now located, and
also the lot Immediately west, owned by
j. r. Johnston.
A strip of land on Eighteenth street
near the Dart building and running to
Third avenue.
The Krell property on Eighteenth
street and Third avenue.
Mr. Phil Mitchell asked if one of the
Warren lots on second avenue and
Sixteenth could not be secured by con-
demna ton. This subject was briefly dis.
cussed, the prevailiog sentiment being
that it could
Mr.. j. 81. Buford thought it impro-
priety for the association TO atte mpt to
locate the building. II was cut OF its
calling entirely, as whatever course it
adopted or whatever preferences it showed
would cause feeling and make the asso-
citation enemies. Besides the loo alton of
the building came wholly within the
province of the government. Seven
teenth street, said Mr.. Buford. is the cen =
ter of population. Almost forty differ
ent sites could be had in the neighbor-
hood of that street, and he cited rs in
stances the Warren lots, the Lynde prop
erty. the Taylor house property, he pls-
ting works property and J. R. John
ston's property. He thought in due time
the government would advertise for bids
and then those having propositions could
submit them TO the proper source.
Mr. Fred Hass stated that the main rea-
son that the association had interested
Itself was to expedite matters and have
the location settled while the state legis-
lature is in session in order that ihe site
may be coded by the state of Illinois.
Otherwise we would have to wait two
years.
Mr.. Oliver O.sen agreed with Mr.. Blu
ford. The government itself must To-
cate the site and will no doubt send its
representative here to determine the mat
ter when the proper time arrives. The
association does not want to endanger
friction by too hasty action in the prem.
ises. The point was raised as to whether
the legislature could cede jurisdiction in
advance of the formal choice Of a site,
and Mr.. NJ. E Sweeney read from Starr
& Curtis Statutes of Illinois laws in point
which not only showed that it can but
has been done. A bill for the purpose may
be framed by an attorney and forwarded
to Springfield for passage this winter.
Mr.. John Volk was of the opinion that
when the government was read to locate
the building, three commissioners would
be sent here by the treasury department
for that purpose.
MIR. W. C. Maucker stated that he
could certainly not submit proposition
until he knew the specifications or stipu-
lations as to the site desired. Tue en-
tire block bounded 10y Fourth aud Fifth
| avenues, and Sixteenth and Seventeenth
streets, was available, but he would not
make a proposition until he knew the re-
quirements of the government
Mr.. c. L Walker suggested corresponds
ence with the treasury officials on this
point. and motion by Mr.. ] NJ. Buford
prevailed, that the matter be referred 10
| tue committee on public buildings, TO
correspond with the department at Wash,
ineton, and take any other needful and
proper steps to expedite matters to the
end that the building may be- if possible.
started this spring.
| The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. E. Fl Guyer, and adopted unani-
mously:
| ResolDed That this asso citation take
this opportunity to express its thanks to
the Hon Ben T. Cable for his expression
of kind regard for the people of this city
| in the valuable donation OF the filtering
apparatus in connection with the water
| works. and we desire to express out APP
| probation of the gift, believing that its
benefits will be long and fully enjoyed BY
our people in thus securing to them a
full and abundant supply of pure. whole.
some water. and the secretary OF this as
ISOLATION IS instructed to forward to Mr..
Cable copy of this resolution.
Under the committee On railroads, Mr..
August uuesihE reported ha wing entrreu
into correspondence with the projectors
OF the railroad from the south, answering
all questions asked but had received no
reply.
The report of the executive committee
on securing desirable quarters for the as
socistion in view of the fact that the
present room has been leasei to Clemsnn
s. Salzmaun commencing early in the
spring. was called for and Mr.. Z. a.
Guyer submitted q number OF PROPOSE
tions for different rooms in Mitchell &
Lynde's new building. One vas for 25xS0
on the first floor in the old lkohn & Adler
store room. for $500 per mum; q room
1898 feet ON the third floor for $500;
two rooms on the third floor 1890 feet
and one 6x12, for 1895: the southeast
corner room 13xl8 and one adjoining
15x1s for $3.50. Mr.. Guyer also
spoke of three nice rooms in McCabe's
building, available at reasonable rent,
and M. R. Champion. of the same CON-