Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-18
AS TO THE ASYLUM.
Gentlemen Mentioned for the
Succession to Mr.. Silvis.
SPLENDID MATERIAL AVAILABLE.

SPLENDID MATERIAL AVAILABLE.
Maj. II. G. Connolly and ex-Mayors T. }.
Mediil aud j. NJ. Buford Proposed "A
Mass Meeting suggested-The Union and
Its Brilliant Break.
The resignation OF T. S. Silvis
from the commission on the Western
Insane hospital has led to considera-
BILE discussion of available candidates
for the vacancy, the prevailing belief
being that Gov. Altgeld will have no
hesitancy in adopting the just and
consistent course of selecting the
new trustee from Rock Island. In
this view of the situation Maj. H. c.
Connolly, ex-Mayor T. j. Medill, Dr.,
and ex-Mayor J. NJ. Buford are spok-
en- Of ndas each is eminently quail
fed for the Office in the selection of
any of whom the governor would
be fortunate. On his return to
Springfield it is anticipated the gov
ernor will make the appointment
without delay, and the commission
will then take up the continuation Of
its duties.
To arouse interest in the claims
being put forth in Rock Island to
secure this institution, Mayor Knox
this morning suggested the calling
of a mass meeting. So far no such
many who believe such course
would be instrumental in bringing
out the people and awakening them
to full sense of realization of the
importance Of the hospital to Rock
Island, which can, it is confidently
believed, be won by proper work.
That many of the formalities have
already been disposed of. such as the
presentation of desirable sites, and
the board Of supervisors stands
ready to do its part, it is true. still
the masses of the people are not
aroused az they should be, and the
same appears to be true of Galesburg.
To attribute this condition to anyone
or any agency would be unjust. 1t
sometimes takes strife and rivalry
to stir up the elements, and they will
come. Rock Island is in earnest and
is ready to do its share to win the
hospital.
The Unions Excuse.
The Union of this morning at
tempts with characteristic incongru-
ity to make reparation for the inhu-
man and groundless attack upon Mr..
Silvis. concluding however, by add
ing insult to injury already done in
the following language: "But we
protest that in expressing a belief
that only a stronger motive could
have induced the resignation at this
time we honored Mr.. Silvis more
than does the evening paper in the
position it has taken"
The insinuation which this carries
that Mr.. Silvis is censurable for sur
rendering his office because of i'll
health is most contemplate. Mr..
Silvis has not forsaken his post; he
has given up duties which
afforded him pleasure and pride
in order that in his estimation they
might be attended to by some one not
burdened as he is at the present time
by physical affliction.
Peoria's Predicament.
Charles A. Rudel, county clerk,
aud A. H. Barnewalt, county treas
urer, at Peoria, were yesterday after
noon enjoined from paying the $780,
600 appropriated Tuesday for the
purchase Of site for the state asy-
lum for incurable insane, which is
about to be located. The bill is filed
by Charles Mays, as representative of
the Pomona grange of Dunlap town.
ship, and contains the names of about a
dozen representatives of that organi-
zation. Judge Worthington granted
temporary injunction, the plaintiffs
filing bond in the sum of s., 600.
The bill is lengthy one, and sets
forth the illegality of the appropria-
ton and the wrong policy of the state
in peddling its institutions to the
highest bidder. A dispatch indicates
the disposition OF the obstructionists.
1t says: 1.-The Pomona grange has
opposed everything that Peoria has
desired from the county for several
years. and there is great indignation
among the citizens. They threaten
to boycott the village and grange,
which is entirely dependent on the
city for all it receives in the way of
appropriations for roads and