Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-19
BY THE HENNEPlN.
Engineer woermann Gives Facts About
the Canal-Bank to Close.

Engineer woermann Gives Facts About
the Canal-Bank to Close.
MILAN; June 49, We are in
debted to Engineer J. W. Woermann
for the following answer to the ques-
ton as to Why the canal was opened
20 navigation. and the reason for the
water being low and high at times in
the canal. Mr.. Woermann saws:
The stage of water in the canal has
been kept low on account of the rip
rapping of the south embankment,
and the construction of the pile re-
vetmcnt at lock Sc, it being impossi-
bic to do either while the canal is
full of water. The revetment at lock
Sc is mpleted, but it is still. neces-
ssry to do considerable Iiprapping.
If the captain of any boat wishes to
pass through the canal he can drop
me card the day before and l will
see that the canal is in good shape
for him, even if it is necessary to Law
OF the force Of men at work for
ing the canal open to navigation
when there was still. work to be done,
was that after it was declared open
the expense of operating and main
tanning it could be taken from an in
definite appropriation for the 'oPer-
alton and care Of canals and other
works of navigation which other
wise must come from the regular
appropriation for the con .truction of
the canal"
Milan Bank to Suspend.
The Milan bank has given notice
to depositors to withdraw their de-
posits. as it is intended to quit busi-
ness on account of not having enough
support from the citizens and busi-
ness men. In an interview with the
cashier we were tolt that several
business men had done no business
At the bank since its establishment.
II. Caldwell, proprietor Of the bank,
has done all in his power for the
welfare of the town, and we are
sorry to lose an enterprise that is
needed in every town.
Newslets.
The town has been doing some fill
ing in around some Of the hydrants
this week.
Our marshal is at,ired in a fine
new uniform and he presents a fine
appearance on the street.
James Sclleuburger aud William
Fitzpatrick, who were injured while
digging ditch for Thing, are able to
be around again after great deal of
suffering.
We are to have a change in the
meat business, John Buryanck hav-
ing sold out to William and Arthur
Nice, who will conduct the business
the first of the month.
James Moore. who has been at
work in the tile works at Griffin.
ILL.,, for some time. has moved his
family there. The tile company
has its own coal bank, which Mr..
Moore works. and the name of hav-
ing splendid tile.
The depot was burglarized last
evening about - O'Clock, entrance
being gained by breaking the win
dow light next to the spring which
locks the window. and then raising
the window. At present it is not
known Just what and how much was
taken.
Anderson & Farrar, of Rock ISL
and, will soon have completed fine
residence for DR.. George A. Virgins.
The building is CT gothic style and
will be heated by furnace. The
plasterers are now at work and in a
short time it will be ready for &C.
cupancy.
The farmers report heavy rains
and they are all smiles, the prospect
of 4 good crop of corn this year be-
ing a prevailing idea. Oats are do
ing fairly well and we may expect
quite large yield. Potatoes seem
to be in splendid shape considering
the drouth which they passed
through.
Saturday evening about 125 friends
and neighbors of William Reddig
called on him and spent the evening
in social chat, after which dancing
was the order of the evening. Every
one was happy and no one thought
Of leaving before early dawn. A
number of people from Rock Island
v ere present as well as some from
Milan and other surrounding towns,
and all enjoyed themselves very
much.
Mrs. John Vanderslice and Mrs.
Frank McMichael had quite an ex-
citing runaway Tuesday. While
driving on the road in front OF the
old Strayer place. south of Milan,
their horse became frightened at
wagon standing in the road and ran
away. throwing the occupants out of
the buggy, Mrs. McMichael receiv-
ing a cash on the forehead several
inches long. DR.. Eddy was sum-
moned and sewed up the wound.
Mrs. Vanderslice was unhurt and the
horse stopped near Kytes' before
much damage was done to the We
hicie.
FAMPTON.
HAMPTON, June 1S.-John Hermes
is again in our midst.