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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
Boiler Exp1osion--sevsra1 Killed an,
Wounded


COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 5.-A large boiler
used at Hayden's rolling mill exploded this
afternoon, while a number of workmen
were standing around it, The explosion
killed Richard Berry. aged Is, his head
being blown from his body; Richard Free
man, boy aged IS, was so badly scalded
that he died in few minutes; VIM. Louis,
aged IL. probably fatally injured; George
Bell had his head cut open by piece of
the boiler, but may recover; John Train
er was terribly scalded; Mick. Mccarthy,
the furnace boy, was badly injured.
The boiler was quarter inch iron, thirty
feet long, and had been used some years.
It is claimed that there were three gauges
of water in it, and no reason can be given
tor the disaster. The explosion was at the
steam drum; a twenty foot section was
thrown through some frame buildings,
across a wide street and through ten
inch brick wall and finally struck large
apple tree and fell in the yard about 500
feet from its starting point. All of the
mill buildings in the neighborhood of the
boiler house are wrecked A farmer named
Newman, who was unloading scraps near
the boiler house, was thrown some distance
by the explosion. both of his legs were
broken and he was otherwise seriously cut
bV hyiug missiles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
Last Nights Dispatches.
XIV CONGRESS.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 4,-Mr. Fort asked
leave to offer the following resolution;
ReSotUed, That the legal tender quail
ties of the silver dollar, 4l23 grains stand
ard silver, shall be maintained and en-
forced, and that any discrimination against
said silver dollar by any national bank in
refusing to receive them and treat them as
legal dollars shall be deemed defiance to
the laws of the United States, and the
committee on banking and currency is
hereby instructed to mature and bring in a
bill for the withdrawal from circulation of
the notes of all such banks so offending.
Several objections were made and the
proposition was not received.
Mr.. Eustis introduced bill appropria-
ting $5,000,000 for improving the levees
10 the southern states. Laid on the table.
Mr., Schleicher offered a resolution call
ing on the president for copy of the dis
patch of Oct. 9, 1878, from the secretary
of state to the United States minister in
Mexico, together with other documents or
the subject of commercial relations with
Mexico. Adopted.
| Mr.. Kelly offered resolution askins
the secretary of the treasury for informa
ton regarding the deposit of government
| money in any national, state or privat,
bank on the Both of September and No
vember, 1878, other than deposits by dis
bursting agents. Adopted,
| Adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Dec. 4.-The presi-
dent to day sent to the senate large num-
Der of nominations. most of them being for
the confirmation of appointments made
during recess. Among them are the fol-
lowing: Albert i. Paine, Wisconsin,, Com
missioner of Patents; Lewis Wallace Of
Indiana, Governor of New Mexico, and
AlgerDon s. Battinger, Postmaster at New
Orleans.
Hon. Alex. Fl. Stephens, to-day, while
ascending the stone steps leading to the
house. on crutches, slipped and fell, eaus-
ing painful wrench Of the knee which vii
probably confue him to his room seYera
days,
Atkins bill concerning the Hot Spring.
is the same as passed last session.
The Joint Commission having under
consideration the proposition of trans
ferring the Indian Bureau to the Wa
Department met to-day. The first wit
ness was DR.. a. G. BarstoW. Of Provi
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
ILLINOIS.

SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 4,-The fifth an
nual session of the Illinois State Millers'
Association was held here to-day. about
forty being present. The session was
principally devoted to the discussion OF
matters connecting with patents and suits
for Infringement of the same and reports in
regard to the mutual insurance plan. The
following officers for the ensuing wear were
elected: President, d, R. Sparks. Alton:
Vice President, Jas. Gordon, Sparta. and
B. E. Hill, Lincoln; Secretary and Treas
ury. G. III. Sebyt, Highland. A resolution
condemning the use of wire in binding
grain was adopted.
ST LOUIS. Dec. 4.-Nothing exciting
occurred in East st, Louis to-day. Mayor
Bowman has made charges against City
Marshal Carpenter and his assistance for
unlawfully assaulting him in bis Office and
ejecting him theretrom, and Bowman, City
Clerk Mr.. Franz and his Deputy Marshal
Walsh, will doIikewise. Bowman still has
several books in his possession which are
claimed by the City Council and suit was
entered to-day before Judge Watts, of the
Circuit Court at Belleville, to regain them.
1t is also said that Bowman will again be
charged with contempto of Court in violat-
ing the injunction issued by Judge Watts
some time ago. Both parties assert that
they will not resort to violence but settle
all their difficulties through the courts.
CHICAGO. Dec. 4.-Jacob Vilinger, who
| murdered his wife in brutal manner was
to-day acquitted of the murder on the
ground of insanity. He will be sent to the
asylum.
The Mexican excursion party leave here
under the management of the Illinois
Central railway, Jan. Advice state
| that the Mexican government has appro-
prjated $4,000 for their entertainment,
and funds have been placed in the hands
of reception committee.
| At the fat stock shows the first prize
for four years old steers was given d. W.
Moninger, of Albion, Iowa, and the second
to George Gray. Sr., of Rushville, Ind.
SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 4.-John S. Snyder,
rived here to-day with a reuuisition for
Michael Merrick and Michael Gaffagan,
two we'll known citizens of Springfield, for
| the murder of Mike Durken at Pottsville
on Jan. Is, 1865. Durken, it appears
| from the papers filed with the governor,
was shot and then beaten with weights in
melee, and the coroner's jury found the
above parties to be his assailants. They
are related by marriage and came to this
city in 1867. Gaffagan has been for some
years engaged in the grocery business and
has held the position of inspector of mines.
| MerrIck has been engaged in mining, and
has accumulated several thousand dollars
of property. They have the reputation oil
being peaceable, sober and upright citi-
zens. Both assert their innocence.
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dence, R. l Chairman of the Board of
Indian Commissioners and representing
the Congregational church in behalf of
the education and conversion of the
Indian race He said in his judgment
the proposed transfer was unwise; that
if effected it would work adversely to the
Christian operations now in progress. He
recited at length many interviews he had
with army officers on the subject and said
those fayoring the transfer appeared to
have but one reason therefor. namely. that
the War Department paid better salaries
for similar duty than did the Department of
the Interior. He thought it impossible for
the body of Indian Commissioners to work
in harmony with army officials as it did
with civilians, and gave for his reason that
the army was formed for war to subdue
enemies and make peace rather than to
promote religion and friendship. In
his opinion in FIVE years time, under
the supervision of Christian discipline,
the entire Indian race could be civilized for
one half the amount of money which
would necessarily be expended in the event
of their being placed under the ruling of
the war department, and under the former
plan, in the time mentioned, he was sure
the aid of the military to keep the Indians
peaceful would be no more required than
1t IS at present in our states. He cousid-
cred that there was some very good men
in the army, but did not think them adap-
ted to the requirements of Indian agents,
was positive that they are incapable of
promoting religion, civilization, etc.
Il. NJ. kingsbury, of New York, member
OF the board of Indian commissioners and
representing the Presbyterian sect, also
chairman of the purchasing committee,
was the next gentleman to present his
views; he said: We need an army with
hoes and spades for the indians, rather
than swords and rifles. Ii the commission
ers so desired be would produce the books
OF his office for every expenditure made
By the board and where purchases were
made, where forwarded and the disposition
made of the same. He defended the In
dian agents as body, and said their
wholesale abuse was unwarranted. With
reference to the creation of contracts by
the Indian bureau, he said be cid not ac-
cept the criticism of the war department
on the subject, and considered it poor grace
for that department to offer it, considering
the rascaliy contracts which passed through
the hands of its officials during the late
war. The great mass of religious demon.
nations throughout the country favored
the continuation OF the existing peace poll
cy. Should the transfer be made the
board would not feel that they had any ac-
tive sympathies. The good work done by
the board had in many instances been de.
moralized by the surrounding military
posts.
| Adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
IOWA.

BURLINGTON. Iowa, Dec. 4. AT $40 p.
N. a fire was discovered in the Mississippi
Valley Tobacco Works. This large fac
tory is owned by Smith, Cook & Co. and
located in the centre of the business part
of the city and pays an annual tax of
building and bulk of the contents were
consumed The Holly water works KEEP;
the fire from spreading to the adjoining
buildings, though at first it was feared
that all the business portion of the city
was doomed. The loss on the building is es
timated at $4,000; On machinery and
stock $4,000, all covered by insurance,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
SCOTLAND.

GLASGOW, Dec. 4-The Caledonia bank
has concluded to go into liquidation in con-
sequence of its holding some of the stock
of the City of Glasgow bank. Other
Scotch banks will take the Caledonia s
notes and pay its depositors. Its general
business is solvent and it has paid up
capital of $4,000 aud deposits to the
amount of $5.2l3,000. Its paid up cap
ital is to be set aside to await the result of
the City of Glasgow bank liquidation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Dec. 5
Wheat-Weak: shade lower; No red S7x 61s7H
No spring So1s S3% asked cash and Dec; sax
bid Jan
Corn-weak and easy; BIZ cash; 311s Jan.
Oats-Weak; 20 cash; 20 bid Dec; 2O1z Jan.
Rye-Unchanged.
barley-Higher; 95.
Pork-Quiet and firm: 50 cash; : 90 bid Jan
Iard-Easier; quiet; 65 cash; 5 671s95 90 Jan
771z6t5 so Feb.
Whsky-1 05.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts a 600; dull; prices nearly nom.
inal; 2 6012 so for mixed packing; 90 for light
and 2 75G2 90 for heavy shipping.
Cattle-Dull; receipts 1000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
PETMSYn.VAErA

TowANDA, Dec. 4,-Nelson Vanderpool,
a half breed Indian who lives in this coun-
try. claims to have Charley Ross in his
possession. Christian c. Ross arrived
here from Philadelphia, last night and left
this morning in company with Vanderpool
for place nine miles distant to investi-
gate.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
A Fatal Blast.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 5.-The Times special
says, Moses Long and Geo. Carter were
fatally injured. and that man named
Matthews was seriously hurt by the pre-
mature explosion OF blast in a quarry on
the Cumberland river shoals near Somerz
set, Ky, last evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
XIV CONGRESS.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The Vice Presi-
dent announced as the special committee
on yellow fever investigation. Harris,
Matthews, Lamar. Paddock, Conover,
Carlow, and Eustls.
Morrill, submitted resolution calling
upon the secretary of the treasury for in
formation as to the amount of deposits in
the treasury to credit of the Freedmen's
Savings l. Trust Co.; whether interest
should be allowed theron, expenses of the
commission to settle the affairs of that
company, and what legislation is necessary
to close up the affairs Of the company.
| Agreed tc,
The following changes in tie standing
committees were made by unanimous con-
sent: Eaton to retire from the committee
on appropriations and w allace to take his
| place; Morgan to retire from the commit
tee on patents and Eaton to take his place;
| Wallace to retire from the committee Oh
foreign relations and Morgan to take his
place; Ferry was excused from service on
the committee TO inquire as to Senator
| Conovers connection with the commission
of the Hot Springs clause from the sundry
civil appropriation bill of the last session.
Agreed to.
After the executive session the senate
adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
4 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5,-An investiga-
ton was ordered into the charges affecting
the character Of members in connection
with the vote in regard to the 1865 bonds
of the district.
Singleton from the committee on ap
preparations reported the consular and
diplomatic appropriation bill which was re
ferred to the committee of the whole anC
made the special order for Tuesday next
CIymer, from the came committee, reported
the naval appropriation bill which was re
ferred to the committee of the whole.
The resolution for the appointment 0
the yellow fever commissioners passed AM
the house adjourned till Monday.
Strike at the Stock Yards n Chicago
1000 Idle.
CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-The scrapers an
cutters OF the Chicago Packing and Pro
vision company, large concern whlc
comprises several Of the most mportan
. firms doing business at the stockyard'
struck this morning to the number OF abou
l5O for an increase of wages, from S2.75
SO per day; as the company refuses to az
cede to their demands some two thousan
of their other employees are idle. 1t is nj
impossible that the strike may extend
|, other houses and greatly impede packln
J.. operations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Dull; No red cash los
Rve-Steady.
Corn-Du and unchanged.
Oats-Steady; mixed western 29h031.
Pork About steady: Z 45.
Lsrd-Less firm; 6 O5Q6 OK.
Whisky-UHchanged
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Indications for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys are partly cloudy weather, cold
westerly winds, generally backing to
warmer southerly winds and stationary or
falling barometer.
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SWITZERLAND.

GENEVA. Dec, 4.-The body of St,
Francis Xavier was exposed 10 the cathe-
dral in the presence Of many Catholics
from various parts of the world. The
ceremonial vas impressive and excited
much religious enthusiasm.
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ch1cago q Northwestern s.

New YORK, Dec, 5-At a meeting of
the directors of the Chicago 4 Northwest
ern r. R. Co., to day, dividend was de-
clared Of 81 per cent on preferred stock,
and two per cent on common, for the past
sIy mont hs
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Embezzlers ArrestsA

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec 5.-The
grand jury has indicted Charles F. Stick
ney. Horatio N. Howard, colored insu-
rance agents, and John A. Coffey, law
yer, for embezzlement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
Burning OF g Livery Stable at Petersburg
Ills

CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-Rule & Rules
livery stable at Petersburg, Illinois, was
burned yesterday; sixteen horses and the
entire stock was also consumed; loss, $20,-
600 to $4,000; insurance, So, 800.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-05
CANADA,

MONTREAL, Dec. a.-Bowen under sen,
tence to be hanged here on the 9Th inst,
has escaped frcm Sherbrooke Jail
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Cotton Ei1l Eurnea.

BALLsToN, n. Y. Dec. George
Vests cotton mill was burned this morn
ing; lost 100000; insurance, $4,000,
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ST. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 8.
Wheat-Lower; No rcd s7K cash; s71s Dec,
S7%@S8 Jan: e91s Feb; No. S4k bid
Corn-Lower; 2Sa cash; Z5A Dec; 33l30k Jan
3fA 031h Feb
Oats 20 cash.
Rye-42k.
Barley-Unchanged.
Whfsky--1 o.
Pork-Quiet; 60QTe0.
Lard-Lower; 10.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 1900; light shipping Q 250s 40
Workers 40G2 50; packing 5002 T5; Philadel
phias 756I2 80
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Milwaukee Market.


Wheat-H0&c lower; hard e3sl; No I, ssl; No
2, So cash; S3zz Jan; No 3, 68hi No 4, 6O.
Corn-Steady; 3I1s.
O2ts-20h.
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Organized 1909.
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co.
Organized 1895.
Queen Insurance Company,
Organized 1857.
London Assurance Corporation,
Organized 172o.
Lancashire Insurance Comp'ny,
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Commercial Union Assurance Co.
Organized 1861.
Springfield Fire Insurance Co.,
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Glens Falls, of New York,
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Connecticut, of Hartford,
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Mutual Benefit Life Insur'ce Co.,
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