The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-28

started east. The baggage master, think
ing something was wrong, tried to stop
the train, but was unable. The robbers
then attempted to break open the safe OF
the United States Express Company, in
which were $500, but not having the
necessary tools were unable to effect an en-
trance. After going some distance they
stopped the train and made their escape.
New YORK. Oct. 27.-Dr Alvah Blais-
dell, who was confined in the Tombs Pris-
on for several months. on charge OF be.
ing concerned in stupendous forgeries OF
New York Central and Buffalo & Erie rail.
road bonds, the discovery of which created
such alarm at the time, has furnished the
necessary bail, and has been released.
NORWICH, Conn, Oct. 27-The mule spin
ners in the Baltic mills, belonging to the
Sprague estate, refused the proposed re-
duction of wages of ten per cent, running
on full time, and struck. The mill conse-
quently shut down,and unless the spinners
accede to the reduction in a short time
new help will be employed and work re.
sumed.
TOLEDO, o., Oct. 27.--The dry goods
house OF Sherwood, Barker & Co, was en-
tered by burglars last night, losing from
$4,000 to $4,000 worth of silks and laces
No arrests have been made,
ANDERSON, Ind, Oct 27.-Nancy Nav
son, woman who has been confined in
Jail in this city on charge of being an ac-
complice in the murder of her son Albert,
whose remains were found in an old well
on the farm on Wednerday last, com mitted
suicide last night by taking poison. 1t is
thought her son-in-law and his wife will
be arrested on suspicion of being lmpli-
Gated in the murder of young Albert Daw'
son.
WATERFOWL, Wis, October o6.--This
morning very early the safe of the Ameri.
can Express Company in the depot was
broken open and money packages to the
amount of from $4,000 to $4,000 were ta-
ken. 1t seems that train leaves Water
town for Milwaukee at about 3 clock in
the morning, and another at 7 O'Clock.
Between the two, the train on the Chicago
and Northwestern Road comes in, the trans
ters are made, and all valuable packages
put in the safe at the depot When the
agent began to make up the 7 O'Clock run,
he discovered that the packages and the
bills did not Justify by good deal. Mr..
Antisdal, the Superintendent at Milwaukee,
was Immediately telegraphed to, and, tax
ing detective along, he arrived here by
the first train. 1t is supposed that scme-
body well posted on the situation commit
ted the robbery as the safe was simply un-
locked and not detaced or daraged in the
slightest degree.
BEAVER DAM, Oct 26.-The man who
robbed the American Express Company's
safe at Watertown this morning was cap
tured here to day, All but a few dollars
of the money was recovered.
ST. PAUL, Oct. CIV. d. Washburn
an extensive lumberman Of Minneapolis,
to-day made an assignment of his property
for the benefit of his creditors 1t is un-
derstood that his assets are double his liza
bilities, but are unavailable
The liabilities of Washburn are stated
at $50O000. Speculation in lands and
lumber are the causes of the failure. The
sympathy for Mr.. Washburn is very
strong.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 27.-This morning
fire on the corner of Washington and Me
ridian streets, together with the water used
in extinguishing it, did damage amounting
to $4,000.