Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-02
NEW COLLECTOR.
Hon. y. w. Hunter Enters Upon
His Duties.
THE SUCCESSOR OF ]. S. STARR,

bered 10y His Guagers and storekeepers-
A Pleasant occasion-Mr. Hunter in tho
City.
Hon. j. W. Hunter succeeded Col.
>. >. Starr as collector of the Fifth
revenue district of Illinois Saturday
evening, assuming charge of the
Office at Peoria. The retiring collec-
tor leaves today for an extended
tour of the west.
Last Friday evening the cuacers
and storekeepers under Collector
Starr met to pay him farewell in a
social way and to give expression to
their estimation of him which was
done through the presentation of a
handsome clock.
Col. Starr made an extended and
eloquent address. in which he said:
I'm the Hon. James w. Hunter. nv
successor, | am pleased to believe
you will find a most estimable gentle
man, well worthy the confidence OF
the government and your most ear
nest support, and have assured him
that he may rely upon YOU in the flu
ture as have in the past. And now
in bidding you goodbye allow me to
hope that each and all NAV be
crowned with greater blessing than
any yet received, and as we meet and
greet each other As we pass to other
duties let us hope that our greeting
will be warmer and our friendship
stronger by the recollection of our
duty here"
Mr.. Hunter Speaks
At the conclusion of Nj. STAIRS
remarks, Fir. Hunter was introduced.
and spoke in his pleasing, character
istic style. He said:
Collector and Gentlemen of the
Revenue Force: AS ! came up the
stairs | was pleasantly surprised bv
the announcement that there would
be meeting of the revenue force
this evening; also upon receiving an
invitation to be present, by Collector
Starr. fully appreciate the environ
ment that surrounds our distin~-
uished collector. This meeting is
the result of one of the conditions of
the country. fully appreciate the
feeling expressed to YOU so beautiful
" by your leader. | realized his
confidence in the force. and, gentle
men, you might feel proud that the
record made stands the peer of all
So true is ii that the fact is known
all over the United States. 1t shall
be the highest ambition OF nv life
to continue the record as high This
revenue district not only staads high
\ for correctness. but stands second to
none of any of the offices. The re-
sponsibility is second to none in the
United States, and you are worthy
the words pronounced by Mr.. Starr.
In the change OF this administration
believed that to the victors belong
ed the spoils. We can not maintain
this form of government without
partisanship. 1t is n necessity. This
office is under democratic admins
tration. l promise YOU that the
change will be made with decency
and in order. Ihope you viii appre
ciate this conduct. | hope that the
happy relations will continue. |
thank you, gentlemen"
Mr.. Hunter was given a round of
applause when he regaincd his seat.
The clock is certainly n beauty.
costing over hundred dollars. 1t
is of silver and gold, perfectly and
artistically engraved. The accom-
panving vases are dainty, and pos
sess charming ornaments. Two
pretty bouquets rePosed in them Fri
day evening. On the back of the
clock are the words. engraved:
Presented to Julius :. Starr by the
Gaugers and Storekeepers of the
Fifth Revenue District, April 2,
1891"
= Social Occasion.
A short informal reception fol-
lowed. during which time Mr.. Starr
introduced Collector Hunter to the
members of the force. Cigars were
passed around by Deputy Bush, with
Mr.. Starts compliments. and pleas
ant chats were INDUCED in. a por-
ton of the time was occupied in eX
pressing admiration for the beauti-
ful present. 1t was n very agreeable
occasion, and long to be remem-
bered.
Collector Hunter arrived from