The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-18
By Telegraph.
REPoRrKD ToR THE DAILY ARGUS.

CHICAGO, June 1s.-The 93d anniversary
Of the battle of Bnnker's Hill was common
GRATED yesterday, by q pic mic at Haas Park,
under the auspices of the New England So
ciety. a1a -s. F--
The hull of the Inflated Sea Bird has been
found in about 20 feet of water, not far from
the shore, having drifted a considerable dis
lance from where she took ire. Il IS the
intention of Capt. Goodrich, SIS soon as the
weather is fairly settled, 10 send out divers
for the purpose Of recovering any bodies
that may be found, and also the safe and
other vaiuables. -
BosToS, June IA walking match of
one hundred miles, for purse of $1,000 and
the championship of New England, between
NJ. c. Euereck and T. A. Scott, came off
this afternoon at Mystic Park, and resulted
in Ettereck winning the match in 81 hours,
minutes and forty-four seconds. Scott
gave out on the 98th mile, having been u
hours, 8 minutes and seconds in compile
ting that number of miles.
aBbooMIsGroN, I'LL, June lS.-A meeting
of the trustees of the Soldiers Orphan :
Home, was held here to-day. Hon. Gus
Koerner, ]. W. King, Arson S. Miller, Col.
John w. Snyder, Col. A. G. Babeock, VIM.
A. Penncl and Jesse A. Wilson were pres
ent. The conduct ofthe temporary homes
was found satisfactory. The resignation OF
represent stewart was acc epted and the Of
fee abolished. Mrs. Walters, of Normal,
was appointed matron, vice Mrs. Sharp, re-
signed. Work on the new building is pro-
crossing favorably and it will be ready for
occupancy by October. ..-
NASHVILLE, Tenn, 1.-THE first new
wheat of the season was received yesterday,
| by Driver, Douglas & Co., millers, of Nash
vile. 1t was prime red and was bought al
81 ,S5 per bushel. Sales, to-day, of l40 bush
els white at 1895; 200 bushels red at 81, 10
| ALBANY, June 1.-THE mail train on the
Central railroad due here at 2:30 this after
| noon, was thrown from the track about five
miles this side of Schenectady while run
ming at the rate of so miles per hour. Two
express cars and one baggage car were
| thrown over ON embankment 20 feet higl
and badly broken. One passenger car wa:
thrown from the track, but did not go ovel
4 the embankmeRt. An express messenger
named Carr was in ured, but no passengers
/ The accident was caused by q spreading
| rail.
MONTREAL, June 1.-THE steamship Hi
bernian, outward bound. near Baliscarr, rar
into an American Barqae loaded with sugar
and sunk her. yesterday --loss $4,000
The fuke Of the anchor penetrated the CAP
tain's body, and he was not discovered unit
she arrived in port, when he was found hang
ing on the anchor.
PERu, H., June 1.-THE large steam
Touring mill owned by Jas. Barton, was en-
tirely destroyed by FIRE last night Los
over $30,000-no insurance.
-LosDoS, June IL Dispatches from Rome
dated the 18th, state that the Pope intend
ed 10 issue o general amnesty TO pOlitica
offenders on the anniversary of his ascen
81 on TO the Holy See.
BosTos, June 17.-The Ninety-third Ami
versary OF the battle Of Bunker Hin was oh
| served to-day with greater patriotic displa
than for many years.
BRussELs, June 17.-Admiral Farragu
has invited King Leopold to review tn
squadron under his command. The kim
has accepted the invitation, and the revie'
viii take place at an early day in harbor o.
4 tend.
| MILwAuKEE, June 18.-Flour unchanged
Wheat quiet, steady, No / 1893; No 2 l,8
Corn quiet, steady S7.s Oats quiet 6e.s