The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-06-26
The Patrons of Husbandry
in Ohio.
Wendell Phillips on the Po.
itica1 Situation.
Death of a Territorial Coz
gresham.
Postmasters Liable for Mail
Matter while in their
possession.
The Illinois and the Federal
--' Courts Disagree.
Storms Here and There.
Three Angels Swung OFF
into Heaven.
A Free American Angel
Swung up by an Indiana
Mob.
Accidents, Murders, Fire.
ETC.. Etc.
A Horse with q Snake in
| his e ye.
Three Angels Swung OF
into Heaven.
A Free American Angel
Swung up by an Indiana
Mob.
Accidents, Murders, Fire,
ETC.. Etc.
A Horse with q Snake in
his Eye.

CINCINNATI, June 25.-A meeting of the
Patrons of Husbandry, called by Ohio state
grange. was held here to-day to consult
upon the location of the Offices OF the nation
al grange. 1t is understood that the points
from which the selection will be made are
Cincinnati, Chicago, Cleveland, Louisville
st. Louis. Commissioners were appointed
to consult with the chamber of commerce,
board of trade and merchants generally.
Adjourned.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 25. Wendell
Phillips has written letter to James
Buchanan, Of this city, approving fully the
sentiments of the platform adopted at
Cleveland last March. and expressing be-
lief that that financial plan will soon be
adopted by the national government.
SAN Francisco, June 25.-Judge Nc
Fadden, delegate to congress from Wash
ington Territory, died to-day at Olympia
Boston, June 25.-Vice president Will
son has published long letter in reply to
the recent adverse criticisms upon him,
which have appeared in the Republican
press, in reference to his doings and utter
ances on his recent tour.
WASHINGTON, June 25. Judge Spence,
assistant attorney general for the post Office
department. has furnished an opinion to
the postmaster general. taking the ground
that postmasters are liable on their bond
for losses of government property while in
their possession. The occasion of the deci-
sion was the loss of a registered package
containing 5000 worth of stamps in transit
through the Boston postofhce. 1t was the
first time that an opinion has been given
holding postpasters responsible on theil
bonds for the loss of government property
passing through the post office.
CHICAGO, June 25.-In the case oi
Mathew Bolles & Co., ofNew York, ,agains
the towns of Brimfeld and Elmwood, il
; this state, Judge Blodgett. of the United
States circuit court, held to-day that th'
bonds issued by these towns in aid of tn
Dixon, Peoria and Hannibal 1ssilroad ar
valid. The decision is in direct contraven
|. ton of the ruling of the supreme. court Q
Illinois, and is of great Importance to bond
holder.
}. OTTAWA, ILL.,, June 25.-Several town
i in the southern part of this county wer
q q visited by heavy rain and hail storm
j commencing soon after o'clock yesterda
= afternoon. The hail did considerabl
il damage to the growing crops, which wer
/ looking very promising.
:" ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 25.-A tornad
Z passed over Medota, six miles above thi
E. city, at four o'clock this afternoon, unroo
ing dozen buildings, several of whic
- was entirely demolished. A child W.
.. blown from its mothers arms and so bad
=, injured that it will die. There were I
,e other casualties.
t. Council BLUFFS, Ia, June 25.-Wet
an nesday night terrible gale at Red Oal
er Iowa, blew down the brick portion of I'll
n, tower on the Methodist church, doing da1
at age of about 81 1000.
oy CINCINNATI, June 25.-During Il
or storm this afternoon the bonded war
ne house attached to R. w. Caldwelrs di
p. '' tillery was struck by lightning. Lo
Of about $4,000; insured.
he BRADFORD, Ont, June 25--During
ect heavy gale yesterday the town hal, a lar
ed brick building, was blown down. ~
ms public school was in session at the tim
as and one pupil was killed and three Sc
nd ously injured. Several other buildin
op- were unroofed and blown down. L
My same storm visited Kingston, damagi
.ch the town and shipping in the harbor
lIgI8 II8 some extent.
roh CAIRO, ILL.,, June 25.-Another big ra
oil storm came last evening and last nigf
= with more rain to-day. Nearly sew
Inches of rain have already fallen ht
this month,
BosToN, June 25.-The execution
James Henry Costley took place in t
- ward of the Dedham jail at 9:45 o'clo
D this morning, the body being cut down
1915. The murderer bore himself W
much coolness, and ate as hearty bre;
fast as usual, he having slept soundly d
s. ing the night. At 9 o'clock the Rev. w
tort n. Brooks, Episcopalian, held priv
religious service with the doomed m
who, at 9.4O, took his stand upon the dr.
T1 He made no statement, merely shak
~ ~ hands with his executioners. Yestert
9 he was busily engaged in writing ST.
6 ment, which has not yet been given to
public, but it is thought to be a full c
fession.
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