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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
CASUALTIES.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, March 25.--An ex-
plosion of gas occurred tonight in the
Laurel Run mine, of the Delaware S Hud-
son Coal Co. James Williams William
Scoville, William Ashford and two un-
known men in the pit at the time are sup
posed to be dead. ss1
WILKgsBARRE, March 26.-Only three
miners were in the Laural Run mine at the
time of the explosion. They were found
badly burned, about a mile from the scene
of the explosion. One will die.
RIcHMoND, March 25.-A freight train
broke through bridge near Clifton Forge,
killing the engineer and fireman and injur-
ing several others.
SAN ANTONIO, March 26. The south
bound train on the Sunset route ran over
an unknown woman, tearing her body to
pieces and scattering flesh and bones along
the track. 1t is supposed that she was
travelling and had gone to sleep on the
track. g.
TOMBSTONE, March 26.-Mr. Peele en-
gineer of the Tombstone Mill and Mining
Co., was assassinated in his office at Char
lesion last night. Two masked men enter
ed the Office, shot him down and then fired.
Mr.. Austin, superintendent, who was in
the office with Peele, was not hurt The
motive is unknown. 1-
VIcKsBURG, March 26-The tow boat
Iron Mountain sank at Stumpy Point this
morning. The chambermaid was drowned
The boat is total loss.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
TIE oyERFLOwS.

ST. LOUIS, March 26-The Government
steamer General Barnard has returned from
her trip to distribute rations for the flood
sufferers in the South, and win again be
loaded with corn meal and bacon and de-
part Tuesday. rs
NATCHEZ, March 26.-The river rose two
inches in the last two hours. Vidolia and
Leila are entirely under water. Natchez is
crowded with refugees The Tensas river
has risen five inches in twenty-four hours.
Unless speedy relief comes, the lives ofpeo
on the house tops are in great danger. The
negroes are so terror stricken that many are
unable to help themselves
VrcKsBURG, March 25.-The water is
receding and the situation is more hope
full.
MEMPHIS, March 25.-The river is stead
lily decIiningfan the way.between Cairo and
Wick sburg "A fall of four feet will pat it
within the banks.
The steamer Dick Jones has just return
ed, from the sunken lands The pass
engers report the horrors more and more
horrible. The people are still eating
drowned carcases, and some few little
rbaled corn.
CINCINNATI, March 25-Thc Chamber
of Commerce Committee is sending cfrcu-
lars 10 responsible parties in the overftowed
districts asking what further assistan ce is
needed.
New ORLEANS, March 26.-The Ford
ache levee, Bayou Crosse Tette, is broken
in many places, and the whole of Crosse
| Tette sugar district viii be submerged
| The people hope to save the horses and
mules, but the cattle, sheep and hogs will
| be lost These are the most disastrous
crevasses, SO <far. in the sugar producing
districts, and win entail loss of many
/ hundred thousand dollars
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
CAPITAL NOTES.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Supreme
Court didn't reach decision in the matter
OF the petition of Sergeant Mason for
writ OF habeas corpus and certsorari.
The Democrats have evidently deter
mined to oppose the admission of Dakota
as state into the Union. At the request
Of democratic members of the Senate terri
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
4 REpuRIIc.s .nppasEsr.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Senater Vaul-
byck, of Nebraska, delivered speech this
afternoon against the tariff commission
will prove an expensive method Of dealing
with the tariff, and that it viii not accom-
plish anything.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
Chicago Market.

-ssts s*s. ss.r CHICAGO, March 27.
wheat-strong, higher s5 cash March; s2a
April; 1888 May; 28K June.
/. : Confirm, higher; 67A cash; 6sB April; e71s
May; 691a June.
Oats-Firm; 4s1a cash; Al March; 421s April; 4i1l
May.
Rye-S5.
Barley-1 90.
Whiskey-Unchanged, 49,
Pork-Strong, higher, 16 s51 bid, cash; II 90
April; II 055S May.
Lard-strong, higher; 10 II cash; 10 IS April; 10
% May.
LIVE STOCK. sA
Hogs-Receipts IA 600; active, firm; G. 2506 80.
Cattie-Receipts 800; strong, exports 200l6 20;
good to choice shipping 1895 90; common to fair
4 90lo5 90 : mixed butchers 40(15 90. % f ft
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
workinrmen.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter ofrelaxation, your sys-
tenn needs strengthening and cleansing to
prevent an attack of Ague, Bilious or Spring
Fever, or some other spring sickness that
will unfit you for a seasons work You
will save time, much sickness and great ex-
pense if you viii use one bottle of Hop Bit
tiers in your family this month. Don't wait.
See another column. ee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
EsCAPED CONvICTs.

GALVESTON, March 27.-Sfx celored
convicts working on the Texas Pacific rail,
road, killed guard and escaped. Two
got into Mexico. The others Were pursued
and two were killed and two were cap
tured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
PROBABILITIES.

WAsHINGToN, March 27.-Indications for
the Upper Mississippi and Missouri val
leys, generally fair and slightly cooler
weather in southern portions, northerly
winds becoming variable and higher -ba-
rometer, except in northern Minnesota
lower barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27

sons waiting on the sick should use it
freely. 1t will prevent smallpox, scarlet
fever, diptheria or any contagious disease
from spreading, and the wost cases will
Weld to its purifying and cleansing effects.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
FoRTY.sEvENTH CONGRESS-.
HOUSE.


WASHINGTON March 27.-WiHiams, of
Wisconsin, offered resolution requesting
the President to inform the House whether
any protocol had been signed by Scott or
any. other diplomatic representative
of the United States. setting forth
terms for ending the war in
South America, and If so to furnish the
House a copy of the same, and also with
copies of correspondence relating thereto,
not already communicated to ono of the
Houses of Congress. Adopted. -
Caswen reported back the postofice ap
propriation bin to the committee of the
whole Petitions were presented asking
the passage of the Lowell bankruptcy
bill. r "
A bill was introduced by Haskell, an-
thorizing the department of justice to audit
claims of medical experts at the Guiteau
trial, allowing not over Ss5 day for each.
Referred
A bill was introduced by King for a
ieint committee of five Senators and ten
Representatives to investigate the floods in
the Mississippi valley, and report what
preventative measures are necessary. e
SENATE.
Vest moved to recommit to the commit
tee on territories the bill for the admission
of Dakota (
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
ISLAND. ILLINOIS, MONDAY, MARCH 81

torial committee the bill favoring its ad-
mission was recommitted, SO they could
submit . minority report against the bill.
Shipherd is still sick, unable to testify
for several DAYS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27

Remember this: There are many diseases
that, taken at the start, may be easily
checked; let them run, and they often
prove fatal For such diseases, generally
rising from stomach difficulties, no medi-
cine is so valuable in the house as Moffat's
Life Pills. Moffatss Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them. For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
IRISH TROUBLES.

LONDON, March 27-A desperate affair
occurred at Cloghan Killings County, Ire
land, between soldiers and emergency men
The latter discharged revolVers. Sew
eral arrests were made. Attempts were
made to blow up house belonging to
Malone agent of Lord Clinbrook.s es-
tate. fs~ ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27

The eminent physician, J. Marion Sims,
M. d.. New York: Il am convinced that
Prof. Darbys Prophylatic Fluid is most
valuable disinfectant.
For smallpox and other contagious dis
eases use Darbys Prophylatic Fluid. Per-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
HUNTING A MINE.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 27.-Officials
are investigating along the line of the st.
Petersburg & Moscow railway with the
object of discovering mine of which some
Nihilists recently arrested, gave informa-
ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
EIGHTEEN DROWNED.

LONDON, March 27.-The coasting steam
er Pelton foundered in the Bristol Chan
mel. Eighteen were drowned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27

Illustrated n arriage Guide. go pages, cloth
and gilt binding, 80 cents; same fnpaper
covers, IS css. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 csaLz; Pamphlet, ccnts-securely
sealed. py rlt1i. Send money or postage
stamps DR. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
ssz st. Charles Street. st. Louis. No.
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FATAL FIRE,

WEST ARIZONA March 27.-Nichols
boarding house burned. Mrs. Nichols was
was badly hurt by jumping from window.
Two young clerks, boarders, were burned
to death
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
POWDER EXPLOSION.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 27.-An Oakland
dispatch says the powder works of Stages,
Stalameda g Co. blown up. Particulars
later.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
DIED

FIELD-At $50 a. M. March 26th. Frank c.,
son Of NJ G. and A E. Field aged II years, II mos..
and &c days.
Funeral from the residence, corner nth st. and
old 9Th aAenue, at 10 m. tomorrow. e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
st. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS, March q.
Flour-Firm. better. -
Whcat-Higher, unsettled, principal trading In
May and June; 3 red sO5sG1 3iT CASH 250
2515 March, s71GQ2 % April; % May; 10
CoTn-54as51; June SIX; Ju1y575s d -
Oats-Lower; 4sh cash; 441a bid May. %
Rye-Lower; S1H bid ...f
Barley--Dull; 7501 05.
Whiskey--1 IL. --.-.7
Pork-Higher; II OOsl bid; II 921l Mch.
:. LIVE STOCK. -. !
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
For Collector.

To the Republican Voters of Rock Islrnd:
desire to inform you that l am candidate fol-
the office of Township Collector, subject to the de
cision of the Republican convention, and shall be
heartily glad of your support and influence. Re
specially yours FRAZER WILSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
COMMERCIAL.

Flour-Steady.
Wheat-Heavy, unsettled, lower April 43as
al 434; May 4001 424 June 1 37GI1 aS5s; Jul,
/ 266Sl 28%.
Corn-1l@A higher. fairly active mxd western
71GD9; futures 74A@76.
Oats--1s0lA better; western 500a5.
Pork-Firm; II 5014GS17 50M. 81
Lard-Opened higher, afterward weak; steam
rendering 10 S1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
CANADIAN VISITORS

The Canadian visitors who arrived yes
terday, have been spending the day look
ing about the city in company with the
board of trade committee and city officials.
They appeared on change shortly before
the close of the session, and were heartily
welcomed.
Speeches were made by various delegates
representing the chief cities of Canada. all
of whom expressed the hope and belief
that the near future would bring their
cities into closer commercial relations with
Chicago and the shipping interests of the
great west. 1t was announced that this
afternoon the delegation would visit the
principal elevators, and that on to morrow
they would spend the day at the stock
yards and on Wednesday would visit Pull
man and inspect the cable. railroad system
on State street. Mach attention is being
paid the guests who represent large and
important interests in their several cities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
Investment Securities

Savings Banks. Insurance Companies, Trustees
and investors generally. are invited TO correspond
with us regarding Bonds they may desire 10 BUY,
SELL on ExsHANeE.
MuBicipaI Bon6as Wascr Works Company
Loans. snd desirable Raflroad Securities al
ways ON hand
]. z. LEWIS & co BAHKERs,
s-ld&w "a CEDAK ST.. NEW YoRK.
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Items of Interest from all
Points.
&
Canadian Visitors Infest
Chicago.
Congressional Action, Wash
ington Affairs, Fires.
CHICAGO ITEMS.
RISE IN LUMBER.

CHICAGO, March 27.-The Lumberman's
Exchange this morning advanced rates for
April fifty cents to two dollars per thous-
and on several grades of lumber
BLEW HIS HEAD OFF
A man named Hitler, fifty years of age,
residing in Maywsod, on Sunday placed a
gun at the top of his forehead and shot
away the entire top of his head He was
wild, eccentric man and had frequently
threatened suicide ,7 9 ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27
Milwaukee Market.

Gov MILwAUKEE, March "a
wheat-Firmer, IS cash; 90 a pril; asa May
= Corn 66c.
Oats-43c. eszt n ~. ss~-
Rye-S6c.
Bar1ey-9I12c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27

,sfris besnfy truly blent whose req and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on
Pozzani's powder irnparts richness
Making the skin as soft as down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-27

Hogs-Receipts. 1900. easy; very light 00l1
6 10; Workers, 9Og6 90; packing, 1905 65; butch
ers fo fancy 7fl2f6
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New York Market.

NEW YORK, March 27.
FINANCIAL.
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SENATE.

Vest moved to recommit to the commit
tee on territories the bill for the admission
of Dakota <
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01
Let it Be q Rouser.
NOT LESS THAN 5000.

The people of Union must turn out in
full force-Old and young, men and women
white and colored-and give our noble
standard>bearer, the pure patriot, the able
Statesman and honest christian citizen,
HUGH S. THOMSON, grand reception
next Monday week, the 11th.
He is the peoples candidate, truly, for
the peoples representatives selected him as
the peoples leader, because he is pure, boz
cause he is able, because he is honest, and
because he is just man, and worthy the
peoples confidence.
Come in Clubs, como in wagons. on foo.,
on horseback, come in any way you can,
and hear the eloquent Thomson speak, with
the other good aud true Democrats
Let US give him such reception as will
enable him to say, all over the State The
Democrats of Union are as solid and true to
honest government as they were in '76."
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01

The MUsrc CLAss.-Prof, C. L. Irving has been
teaching vocal music to lar &c class of our young
ladies and gentlemen and giving great salts
faction.
Prof. Irving is without doubt the most thorough
teacher Of vocal music we ever knew, rs the pro
6ciency ofthe class now under him amply proves
He does not leave pupil. who is really desirous
to learn, with a smsttering knowledge Of
few pieces Of music, but gives sue, thorough in
struction as will enable him o. her to read and
learn any piece Of music, with little study and
application. We recommend Prof. Irviag as q
teacher and gentleman. The members Of church
ehoirs in the country should engage his services.
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A Venerable Citizen.

We hal a ple.,ant visit last F'idIy from tina
venerable citizen. Mr.. John Ison. who is in his
18th year, hale aul helrty, AMI able to do good
day work in the field yet. lie hll not been
in town for eighteen months although living only
miles from here, but like true citizen came in
TO cast his vote a: the prim.ry election. lie is
cultivating this year, with his own hands, twelve
acres Of land. Mr.. Ison's Father once owned
the land upon which we now live, and from
there for about four miles below. He remembers
when there were but four or i've house, in this
town AMI when it was all in w,ols. Col Robt
Beatty, Sheriff Macbeth, John Ison, Col r. ].
Gage and John Galman are about the oldest men
now living in this County, an it is astonishing
how vigorous in min al body they still are. -
They must have been good young men or had
remarkably good constitutions.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01
Heavy Defalcation in Chester.

According to the report from the committee
of the Grand Jury Of Chester County, appointed
by His Hon. Judge Wallace, together with Mr..
Winthrop Williams, ofthe Comptrolle Generals
Office, exAuditor.J M. Brawley and 81. Treasurer.
Julius Mills for the years l87S-79 ind 1879
80, are placed in very yunenviable position. In
closing the report of their invest. CATION the
mittee Gums up the whoe matter in the follow
ing
As already stated TO your honor, the books
we're not added or proved, aud the tax was not
even entered upon the auditors duplicate. So
that in our opinion both the ex-audit'r and the
ex.treasurer have grossly violated and evaded
the provisions Of A. A. March 10. 1874, XIV
Stat. 73l, Section l32. and A. A. March 20,
1875, XIV Stat. 88S. Section 8.
We End that Mr.. Mills 10 due the State and
county
For 78-79....r....,.".,S7.4 .4s0 00-6
Por l879-80........... ...., 4, 100 20-7
Total ..............-.$ll, ,598 20-8 :,
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The chester Primary.

The Primary election held in Chester county,
last Tuesday, resulted in the selection Of
Giles ]. Patterson for the Senate: r. L. Mock
bee and W. s. Hall for Representatives: j. II.
buchanan, Judge of Probable; Jas. Hamilton
School Commissioner and Darby, Anderson and
Lewis, County Commissioners
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-09-01
A Piebald Coalition.

a ttebald CosnuoA.
The ever vigilant Columbia correspondent Of
the Nsrs and Courier gives US the following
insight into what we are to expect from coai-
ton between all parties in this State to defeat
the democratic party:
learned this morning from Trustworthy
source that. the result Of ..the mysterious con-
ference" which was held in Columbia last jan
uary, q coalition has been formed between the
Greenbackers, Independents and republicans to
parcel out the Offices in nth carolina; the plan
being 10 allow the culorc,l people twenty repre-
scntntives in the lower house Of the General As
sembly and Ave in the Senate. The agreement
also gives to the Republicans three Of tho Con.
gressional districts without regard to color. II
is presumed that this article was inserted for
the special benefit OF L. W. NJ. Mackey. BY the
agreement the Greenbackers are left free to fight
for everything else in the State from Columbia
to the seabo,rd, with the assurance that the
Republicans will support them in all their Of.
forts to break the soldity of the Democratic
ranks. Il is understood that in many Of the
upper counties no fight will be made by the
c"aliiionists for any Of the offices. the Democratic
majorties being 50 large rs to prevent the pos
sbility Of success.
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Cen. Capers Dec olines.


Gen. Capers has written letter to the State
Democratic Executive committee, declining the
candidacy for State superintendent Of eduoa-
tion. In his letter Of dec ination he says:
'.If elected to this Office by the people am
bound In honor - enter upon the earnest die
charge Of its duties.
am satisfied. af,er q careful review ofthe
dssses OF t%s Office, defined In the statute. that
could not be faithful superintendent of edu-
cation and remain the rector Of my parish.
The claims OF the latter are paramount and
must command my unqualified consideration"
In order to give full time for consideration
and to receive nominations Of those preferred rs
candidates for superintendent OF education, tho
Executive Committee post poned filling the va
cnncy until the meeting to be held on we,ines-
day, September 18th. at which meeting all the
county chairmen are invited to be present for
purposes Of conference.