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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29
"CAvE IN" AT THE COAL MINES,
A TERRIBLE BUT GRAND SIGHT.
ONE HUNDRED ACRES GONE DOWN
THE DEAD VICE PRESIDENT.
FUNERAL H0yORS IN BOSTON.
DEITH OF CHS. O'CONOR.
a DISASTROUS .CsyEtN.-
One Hundred Acres Gene s.ncwu
"a Coal Mtae


NEW YORK. Nov. p. A WilkeSbarre. Pa.
dispatch reports that the roofs OF the Chaun-
cey and Grand Tunnel mines. between Ply
mouth and Nanticoke, have fallen in. The
fan embraces over 100 acres, aud the damage
is said 10 be over 500 600. Wolves were los
but several hundred
MINERS WERE Thrown OUT OF EMPLOY
MENT.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Roberts, one of the
proprietors OF the Chauncy mine, noticed
mat the roof OF the opening was working in n
most extraordinary manner, indicating that
inside operations were attended wi IN c0nsid-
cradle danger 10 those engaged in digging
coal In the different chambers or employed
IN the various gangways. He watched the
phenomenon with the greatest interest and
was finally convinced that
THE MINE WAS DOOMED
TO certain calamity. About n O'Clock on the
morning OF the 18th inst. he gave orders FOR
the men 10 leave the mine as soon as posi-
Die and remove as much OF the company
property as could be removed on the sour O,
the moment. The miners, to the number OF
l2i, left their work at II O'Clock, taking with
them the implements of their calling, and
two hours later the mine caved in. Had il
not been for the caution and foresight OF
Roberts most fearful loss OF life must have
occurred as the whole number of miners
would have been entOmbed by about forty
acres OF rock, which crushed down and filled
up the honey-combed opening beneath.
THE DISASTER EXTENDED
10 Grand Tunnel mine adjoining. the cave
seeming 10 drag over the roof In a sOutherly
direction, till stopped by huge wall ofrock
Known TO mining engineers as "a fault, -
which raised up between the Grand Tunnel
and the adjacent mine, operated by the Sus-
quehanna coal company. Into the Grand
Tunnel some 90 or 20 acres OF rock nave been
hurled, effectually closing operations for
months 10 come. The effects Of the cave II
were
TRULY TERRIFIC.
Huge bouiders Were thrown out of the month
of the tunnel by the compressed air a. il
they had been pebbles. and Tire shock of The
crash was like an earthquake. The diSsOlu-
ton OF the mountain appear 20 be still going
on and there il no predicting how much
more desolatlon is TO enSue in that quarter
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THE LATE VICE PRESIDENT.
ObSeauies I'm R0stou-

BOSTON, Nov. 29.-After the heavy storm
OF last night the day has opened fair. At II
o'clock the streets i'm the vicinity of the
State House were alive with a moving
throng. The few who possessed tickets OF
admission urged their way into The building
with difficulty through the surging throng on
the outside. while from every part of the
city people were moving towards Beacon
street and the line OF march TO be taken by
the procession. The hall OF representatives
in which the funeral services were held had
been arrap ged TO seat its utmost capacity and
even then but aeout 100 could be accommo-
dated. so that few, II any, beside regularly
inYitei guest could be admitted. At II
O'Clock crowds we're tnronging up the long
steps from the Beacon street entrancs
through Doric hall in single fife
VIEWING THE C0UNTENANCE OF THE DEAD
and thence emerging by the Mount Vernon
passage. At the corners of the catafalque
were stationed four soldiers from the hide
pendent Corps of Cadets with Y. =. Marines.
Shortly after II the doors were closet, and
the casket carried TO its final position In the
State House.
A guard of honor escorted the easket. The
desks OF the speaker, clerk and the engross.
ment committee We're draped with black
and directly upon the front OF the former Is
displayed floral shield. There was q
magnificent display OF floral emblems OF all
kinds.
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A Card.
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES,
0Gtce Of the Sergeant at Arms.


O1tce Of the Sergeant at-A7n,s,
WAsHINGToN, Nov. %, 1857
To the Editor Of The Ere,aing Star:
In your columns, Immediately after his
death, you make the statement that the
room at the Capitol, in which the WIGS
President died, presented a disordered
drear and neglected appearance; and ac-
company the statement with the intimatiop
that this man, whom even the humblest EN-
ploye about the Capitol had lea med To love
as klnd and gentle friend, had through all
ms sickness oeen Tie subject of gross neglect,
saken! '
Tour contemporaries of the Chronicle and the
tribune, copy the cruel falseho0d and the
story grows, until with the New York WorId
the wee President is left 10 sicken and die
in the Capitol with less care and regard than
humane man would give his dying dog
AND the nation is called upon by the World
to rise up and utter its Indignant protest
When your reporter saw The room in which
tire Vice President died it had been nut in
preparation for the occupancy of the men
VINO were 70 take plaster cast of the face
and the men who were to make post mortem
examination Of the body, and the men who
were TO prepare the same for the funeral
casket; put in order, but as one not aware of
the purpose might think in disorder, by
covering the carpets and furniture with rugs
and loose cloths. This care your reporter
nistook for neglect, and upon his own error
he builds his supposition OF other mems neg
iect vi Tue VICE fIesluent through his Sick
ness and death. Nothing could be farther
from the truth, or more cruelty unjust TO the
kind hearted and loving men who gave their
days and nights through all that anxious
fortnight to gentle and untiring ministra-
tions by the bedside Of their dying friend,
or TO unbrOken watchings at his door; and it
is also very cruel TO the Vice Presidents
many friends through the country whose
wounded hearts will gather new pain from
such rumors Of base neglect.
a more comfortable room, or more careful
and faithful attendance could hardly be
furnished q sick and dying man, than was
provided to the late Vice President.
JOHN Il. FRENCH,
Sergeant-at-Arms, Senate u. s.
I'VE publish Mr.. French's card, but on ref.
erence TO our report fail to ind any allega-
tions of the harsh nature he seems to suppose.
No one can doubt that the Vice President re-
ceived every care and attention during his
illness At the Capitol.-ED.l
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A L. :. DEPUTY COLLECTOR or RryENrE
ARRESTED.-United States Marshal n ans
dell went down 10 Yorktown Friday with
authority 20 arrest the eK-deputy collector OF
that port, Thomas L. Milsteat, upon crimi-
nal charges preferred IN the Interest OF the
government. Arriving late at night. ne found
Millstead alone in the house, sleeping on a
pallet, with a double barreled shot gun by
his side. After some delay, Millsteai admit
ted the marshal, who announced the purpose
OF his visit, aud remained with his prisoner
until five O'Clock yesterday morning. when
he brought him 10 this city. Millsfsai was
taken before Commissioner Atkins yeStcr-
day for examination upon the following
charges: Appropriating % hts own use
$1,000, which came into his Off cial possess
sion In 1923, whilst holding the Office OF
deputy collector; giving worthless bond
signed by fictitious person, as surety for
the payment OF said Sl.60a. apprnpri aftng 10
his own use money Forwarded him by the
government 10 pay his Office rent and remov-
ing without paving the reut; appropriating
10 bis own use hospit tai moneys collected In
1875, and falling TO make the necessary de-
posits OF The same when called upOl by the
government. The district attorney being
absent yesterday, the commissioner ballei
the accused in - 600 20 appear for examina-
ton to-day. Millstead had sent MS family
and furniture 20 Baltimore. and Mo. Peter
Haistead, who is his bondsman aud the prin-
cipal witness against him, SAYS Mtilstead
himself would probably have left ID the mar
shall had not arrested him.-RichBs0ad Ea-
QlfiTeT. g1fh.
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THE NEW EUROPEAN SKNsArIoN on THE

FUNERAL HoNoRs TO THE LATE VICE
1KssIDEST.-Ihe remains of Vice President
Wilson reached Boston Yesterday morning
at half past 10 O'Clock, after having been ec-
corded funeral honors in Philadelphia, New
YORK and worcester en- route. Funeral SER
remains taken TO Natick tonight, where
tney VIII lie in state until Wednesday. when
the hnai ceremonies will take place. and the
body be committed to the grave. A large
meeting was held at Faneuil Hall, Boston,
Saturday, at which Mayor Cobb presided,
and many prominent persons parficipated'
Resolutions In eulogy Of the Vice President
were passed.
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MARRIAGE OF COUSIN OF SECRETARY
BRIsrow.-A special disr atch to the Chica-
go Times from Jacksonville, ILL.,, November
this city tonight, in the marriage of Mr.. J.
B. Dohyns, cousin of Secretary BristoW, OF
the United States Treasury Department,
Marie Yates, niece of the late Gov. Yates,
The presents were numerous and valuable
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SUDDOsesI MuFder

INV YORK, Nov. 2s.-Philip Brady. a pen
sioher, was last night arrested. charged with
Inc murder of bis wife in williamsburg.
BRADY was intoxicated all day yesterday,
and late in the evening his wife a Mrs
Reany and himself were drinking, when the
former Ieellng unwell, attempted TO lay on
the bed. but was prevented from so doing by
Brady, who pushed her around forcibly. His
son urged him not TO use his mother in that
way, and was Obliged to leave the room TO
escape injury. When he returned she was
dead. Mrs. Reany made her escane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRs IN GAMMA
Inc local government of Quebec, Canada
has introduced bill TO abolish the portfolio
OF minister of public instruction in the cab
met, and to place the educ ational affairs of
the province under the control Of superin-
tendent, who will have to assist him a
Roman Catholic board of education over
which he will preside and in which he will
have q vote, and Protestant board over
which he shall also preside, but in which he
cannot vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

9ANoTHER COLLISION IN THE ENGLrsH
CHANNEL.-The English war steamer Nom
arch, the vessel that brought Peabodys re-
mains TO this country, and laid for some
chant ship In the English channel yesterday,
and both vessels were 30 seriously damaged
that they were compelled TO hurry into Ply
mouth for safety.
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Stay or Execution Deuted

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Judge Barrett has
denied stay of execution I'm case Of Chas.
weston, William Ellis and VIM. Thompson,
negroes, who are 10 be hanged on the 18th OF
December.
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Death OF Chas. O,Couor.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-ChaIles O'Conor
died this morning al his residence at Fort
washington. Marine court, general term,
to-day was adjourned by Judges Joachimsen
and Gross, out OF respect To his memory; the
former paying high tribute TO the charac-
ter OF the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

MCDONALD, the convicted ringster, wore
5000 to II, 900 worth of diamonds, drove fast
horses, bet et races, wore velvet coat and
gold-headed cane. He looked in the face
like s.solid man, but bis clothing would
make you think he was lone OF the bows %
His salary vas q 900 4 wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

u0No men are SO often IN the wrong as
those who pretend 70 be always In the right.
ga large number Of professional and
sanized society for wearing old clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

THE CHISAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD
Mr.. Evarts, counsel for the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad company, made q motion in
on Saturday for the dismissal of the proceed
ings under which receiver had been ap-
pointed to sell ont the road for the benedt or
the bondholders. Judge Bond will have q
lurther hearing of the case ct Alexandria on
the 10th of Decemher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

THE INTER OCEANIC CANAL COMMISSION.
in It's report submitted TO the President, re-
commends the adoption of the Nicaraguan
rOuta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

STATE OFFICERs IMPRACHED-Burdett
state treasurer Of West Virginia, has been
lmpeached by the legislature, and will be
brought to trial before the senate. Bennett,
the state auditor, Is also to be impeached
unless the house Of delegates rejects the ar
ticles against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

A LEADING CoLoRKD PREACHER in Ches-
er, 8. c., q state senator and formerly a
chool commissioner, has been conyictei OF
ssuing fraudulent school certificate for al.
Eleven members OF the jury were OF the cuI-
prits own color, and six Of them communi.
Giants of his own church,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

PRoAoTIoNs.-Captain J. w. Barriger, of
the subsistence department, has been pro-
NOTED to the rank of major in that depart
ment, vice Major j. Mel. Taylor deceased;
and First Lieutenant John +. Weston. eth
cavalry, has been appointed captain and
commissary of subsistence, vice Barriger,
DTOmOte1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

THE PRESIDENT has not yet finished his
message, but some portions OF it will be read
to the Cabinet To- morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

Moody AND SANKKY held immense meet
tngs in Phtladelphia yesterday. The inter-
tfcipate results greater than any that were
apparent from their work ia Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

THE COMBINATION AGAINST TURKEY
IN H. 1srsl-sssa, y. ate',ise,, sSa9,s SCI
rule is becoming more pronounced and for
midable. An open alliance is spoken OF,
and Montenegro n sending force or IL 900 70
aid the Insurgents in q battle with the Turk
ish troops that il anticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

NEW CASTLE. DEL, Nov. 29.-Tne jury in
the case Of Patrick Ahren, on trial for muir
der Of an unknown tramp at Townsend, Del,
In August last, returned at 1870 this g. M.
with q verdict of not guilty.
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Government Suit Against rm,orters.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Suit was Commenced
To-day by the government against the York
street Flax Spinning company 10 recover
100000 Ia gold, on goods imported at alleged
differentiation. The company claims fhaf
the goods were imported at their true mar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

GENERAL SHERMAN defines his religious
position. "I believe" he says "if psople Will
only act half rs well as they know how ia
his world they VIII be all right In the next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY is
still engaged in the preparation OF his report
on the finances, and it will not be printed
until Friday, when, as heretofore, il will be
sent 10 the principal cities for distribution
TO the press on the day OF its transmission to
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

THE STATE DEBT OF VIRGINIA on the LIST
Of September was s29, 514 ,426, . decrease OF
about half q million during the preceding
twelve months. or the total over Afteen
millions is that which Virginia claims West
Virginia IL responsible for, and the latter re-
fuses 70 assume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

THE AMOUNT of National Bank note cur
rency received at the Treasury department
TO day for redemption aggregated sCls. 2l9.
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Fire.

Boston, Nov. 2s.-The rubber shoe factory
at Maiden, and all the adjoining buildings,
were burned this o. m. Loss not Known buf
is probably over $50 900. Insurance SEQ 600.
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MURDERED BY TRAMP.-Moses Dickin-
son, aged "a years, q farmer OF Amherst,
Mass, was found murdered I'm his house Sat.
urday night, his head being smashed In with
an AZ. The murderer was doubtless tramp
whom he hired two weeks before and the
murder was done for money!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

FRANcE'sLosT OPPoRruHyrY.-TheK he-
dive OF Egypt offered the shares Of the 9uex
purchase by England. Minister Decazes
wanted 10 accept the ofier OF his highness
but the bank Of France made some didicuI,
ties, and the opportunity for the acquisition
Vas lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

THE ANNUAL REPORT of Lieutenant Gen
eral Sherman recommends, among many
things, that the Indians be placed under care
OF the War department. Affairs on the Mexi-
can frontier are discussed at some length,
the conclusion arrived at being that peace
cannot be maintained while marauders along
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

GovERNNENT Receipts To-pAY.-Inter-
nal revenue, s6O1. 1850; customs. sC37 eel.
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Inc Daliy News publishes a special tele-
gram from Alexandria to-day, which saws;
The AoysslnIans have surprised and killed
a body of 200 Egyptians, Including seventeen
Officers - e ~ 'N-sNN-
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PAUL notwithstanding the report that
Paul Morphy, the famous chess player, hat
become insane, the New Orleans Republican
says; "Mr. Morphy can be seen on our streets
any day, having given up chess playing for
the practice Of the law. He was never iTr
better health, physically and mentally, than
now, and the above news is calculated osur-
prise him and his friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

BECAUSE Hrs WIFE SUED ron DIVORCE.
John Kornman, living near Lavrenceburg,
her, quarreiied with her, burned her barn
and contents, fired NJ her with Q revolver,
doing no injury, end then shot himself three
times In the head. He win probably re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

THE REPORT of Capt. Robt. w. Schufeldt,
chief of the Naval bureau OF equipment, has
been submitted to Secretary Robson. 1t re-
ports that during the year 119 vessels have
either wholly or partially been equipped, at
says the equipment at Washington navy
yard has furnished all the anchors and chains
needed.
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~The vokss family sent . check for q, lco
% New York 20 pay the funeral expens0 OF
and TIE Phflipp1ne x11nnds viii Uou0 SEoo0a
70 The centennial exhibition.
n0Wtuiam O. Bryant, Whitelaw REID ana
Geo. W. Curtis VIII be the judges az the fp-
January &
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FOREIGN NEWS.
Russian Losses I'm Khokaud Heavy

LONDON, Nov. 29.-The Standard publish
es special kilograms from Vienna which saw,
accounts from Tifiis represent the Russian
losses in the recent rising at Khokand as be
Ing heavy-part OF the garrison at KhokanC
were massacred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-29

SENATOR FERRY's SUCCESS0R.-James +.
English, appointed by GovernAr Ingersoll,
Of Connecticut, to be United States Senator
from that state In the place Of O. 8. Ferry,
(as stated in Saturdays starr was born In
New Haven, received q comm0n-schoOl edu
cation, served as apprentice In the trade o I,
carpentry, and by his energy and capacity
ros e to the position of master builder before
he had attained his majority. From build
ing he turned his attention to the lumber
trade, In which he amAssed fortune which
with subsequent additions from shrewd in
vestments In real estate, manufacturing and
ankipg institutions, IL believed to make
him one of the richest men In Connecticut.
His legislative experience began In the Con-
necticut house Of representatives.. to which
he was chosen in 1855. In the succeeding
year he served in the state senate, declining
denomination In 1857. He sat in Congress
for four years, beginning In 1860; was elected
governor OF Connecticut over General j. r.
Hawley; defeated Postmaster General Jew.
ell for the same position in 1868, but was in
turn defeated by Jewell In 1869. In April,
1870, he was again elected governor, but sus-
tanned another defeat by Mr.. Jewell In April |,
1871. At the Conversational election, held In
April, 1873, Mr.. English was the democratic
candidate In the ID district, but was defeated
by stephen w. Kellogg, his republican COM
petition. He has since served In the lower
house Of the Connecticut legislature.
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GAUGHT IN THE ACT.-Mr. ThOs. l. Hume
caught a cOlored man, Henry johnson. alias
Taliafefro, Saturday night, in the act of
Is king box OF cheese from I'm front OF Han
4 Humes grocery store. aud LED him 90 the
central gUardhouSe, where he was rer0gnIzef
a. an old ohenoer ana desperate character.
When searched 500 and a lady's gold watch
were found I'm his pocket
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THE PLAT GOoDE CoNTEST.-For several
days past Hon. James III. Plat, jr., republic
can, of the Norfolk district, has been in
Richmond in consultation with his counsel.
Hon. Henry A. Wise and Captain John
Ly on, in reference to the seat in Congress of
Mr. John Goode, jr, democrat, which he con-
tests. All the dispositions necessary have
been taken, and are now being put in shape,
TO be placed before the House OF representa-
tiypS.