Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-07

was source of JOY and of gratifica-
ton to know that so great and pros
porous an organization was to have
its center in Rock Island.
Ex-Mavor T. j. Medill. Jr.. was
next presented and spoke the gratifi-
cation in which all joined in ex-
tending to the delegation hearty
welcome home. In expressing this
sentiment the ex-mayOr said he
spoke not only as citizen, but as a
Woodman. He realized the work
accomplished and the undertaking
that brought success when brought
into competition with such cities as
Peoria, Decatur, etc. Now let us
all unite and see that We get our
Just dues and that nothing be per-
mitted to interfere with the carry
ing out of the will of the order.
Maj. Beardsley then introduced
Mayor b. F. Knox as the chief of the
hustlers. The MAYOR expressed the
thanks of his associates and himself
at so generous an ovation and the
welcome back to their own dear
home. Those who had thus re-
ceived evidence of appreciation of
their endeavors were proud of their
victory. He said they believed it
had been well won. He told of the
work that had been done, and the
opposition with which the commit
tee had been met by other cities, but
by working day and night and keep
ing Rock Island ever to the front
they had demonstrated the dominat-
ing spirit of the people and had
finally achieved glorious victory.
City Attorney j. L. Haas followed
after being presented by the presid-
ing officer, and alluded briefly to the
unceasing zeal of the Rock Island
delegation. They had marched and
walked and talked until there was
nothing left to do but to send the
head offices here, as all rivals were
unable to cope with the energy ex'
pended in behalf Of Rock. Island
Mr.. Haas said that Rock Island.
claim was justice, fairness and
equity and with these watchwords
with the record of the head camp
meeting three years ago favoring US,
with our OWE advantages and facili
ties. common to the entire communi
ty EN- bracing the three cities, the
twin ideals of Illinois and the jewe
of Iowa opposite. argument was pre-
sented that carried convincing force
to the heart of every delegate. liz
urged that no stone be left uuturnet
now to insure the final removal O
the Offices here.
William Jackson was presented a
the legal advisor of the hustlers, an,
made short speech on the sense o
gladness he always felt in doing fol
Rock Island. 1t was to him tn,
dearest spot on earth, and whateve
he possessed of energy and of pro
fessional skill were at the city's dis
posal. Rock Island, he said, in re
ferring to the delegations yell, wa
all right, always all right, all RICH
at ali times and all right in al
things.
Mayor Knox thereupon dismissed
the assemblage. the band playing q
the crowd dispersed. ... u.
| Chips.
Now to cinch the head Offices.
As the speakers were Introduce
the Rock Island delegation compli
mented each with the "All right
yell.
Messrs. P. J. Cary, J. Z. Reams
G. II. McKown, j. A. Wilson an,
John Liphardt being accredited dele
gates to the convention. could no
return last night, but they will b
no less welcomed in spirit and appre
citation when they do get back.
Before going to Madison a numbe
of the Woodmen ascertained that tn
corner lot at Third avenue and Fl!
teenth street. owned by j. e. Ras
mussen, could be had of Nr. Rasmus
sen on the same terms offered b
Mr.. Kinyon for his site. 1900, wit
a cash donation of $500 on the par
of the owner. 1t is, like the one al
ready considered. q nice site, an
: with the advantage, too, of being
corner lot, and the directors in 10
eating the building will doubles
have a chance to irSpact ii with tn