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RAILROAD WRECK.
Two Trains Try to Pass Oh a single
Track-TwO Men Killed.

SHARON, Pa, September STRAINS Nos:
21 and "a Of the Erie & Pittsburg Railroad
collided at 1915 O'Clock this morning. one
mile southwest OF Middlesex. The fireman
and engineer of the north-bound train,
Adam Reiser and A. o. Bates, were both
killed by the collision. Fireman Reiser was
literally cut in two and disemboweled;
Bates leaves wife and one child, and
Reiser a family OF five children: The en-
gines were completely demolished. and frag-
ments OF iron were hurled hundreds OF feet
by the explosion OF the boiler. Frank So
wash, baggage master, was thrown into the
meadow, 125 feet away, and badly injured;
Two express messengers, G. D. Cargo and
w. H. Shaffer, were also bruised and cut
4. H. Bair, mail agent, sustained bruises
about the face. The south-bound train
carried 200 excursionist for Rock Point
but all miraculously escaped injury. Inc
blame is laid to the mixed trains orders re-
garding passing. The loss is estimated at
$4,000.
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; AMERICAN cR4nISALs.
How They Treat ThsehA Up In vic,or'.
British Columbia.

VICTORIA, B. C. September G.-The Su-
preme court has declined to liberate Hibbs,
the defaulting postmaster OF Lewiston,
Idaho, on writ OF habeas corpus, and re-
man(led him for extradition. The prisoners
last hope is gone.
Winslow d. Morgan, a fugitive from JUS
tice in Montana was arrested here on the
east coast on steamer yesterday. He
killed F. B. H.aining at Birch Creek, Beaver
head county, Montana. He says he killed
his victim because he was too intimate with
his (Morgan's) wife.
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The Smallpox in Canada.

RrHFoRD, VT, September 9.-Smallpox
has reached Sutton, Quebec, and it is
feared it will reach Richford. The victim OF
the disease at Sutton is a railroad man en-
ployed by the Southeastern Company, and
officials of that road have notified its en-
ployes that they must be vaccinated or
leave. The sleeping cars between Boston
and Montreal are now detained here on
their way from Boston, and are not al
lowed to enter Canada. On the arrival OF
the night train from Montreal the car is
attached to the train and run to Boston
as usual.
MONTREAL, September 9.-The official re-
port of the health office to-day states that
40 new cases OF smallpox were reported
yesterday 23 OF which were authenticated !;
% death HS were renOrted.
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Those Silver Certificates.

WASHINGTON, September SIT is stated
at the Treasury Department that the only
significance of the recent cancellation OF
silver certificates to the amount OF about
100000, lies in the fact, as shown by
experience, that certificates of large denom-
ination are practically worthless as a cir
culatiny medium. The notes destroyed
were $500 and $4,000 certificates and it
is proposed, in case they shall be required,
to replace them with $40, $50, $50 and
500 certificates, as the latter are much
better adapted for general circulation.
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Knights of Labor.

The grand ball of the Knights Of Labor,
which takes place next Friday night, will be
one of the most interesting events that ever
occurred in Butte. The committee have
decided that it shall be "the boss" and
they are not sparing any expense to make
it so. The hall will be beautifully decorated,
the handsomest programmes ever printed
in Butte are being prepared, and the ladies
will each be presented with souvenir. The
| ball must and will be success.
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LONDON'S IMMORTALITY.
The Examination of the Alleged Alb
ductOrs of the Arsmtrong Girl.

LONDON, September S.-The examination
of Mr.. Stead, editor OF the PaHMaH Gazette,
and other defendants in the Eliza Arm
strong abduction case, was resumed this
morning. Mrs. Armstrong, mother OF
Eliza, testified that Mrs. Jarrett obtained
her daughter from her on the plea OF need.
ing the child to assist in the housework OF
her home. The witness secuted the idea
that she knew anything OF the character OF
Mrs. Jarrett, other than as was represented
by the prisoner herself, and denied in an
emphatic manner that she had hired her
daughter for immoral purposes. Upon
cross-examination Eliza Armstrong stated
that her father, mother and six children
lived in one room. She admitted, with the
exception OF the indignities referred to in
her testimony yesterday, that her abductor
had treated her kindly.
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KILLED THEM ALL.
A Dissipated Wretch Kills His WIFE, Her
Two Sisters and Himself.

CHICAGO, September s.-Perry Whitlock,
aged 2s years, went to the house OF his
father-in,law, E. G. Coe, some miles south
OF Danville, this State, to-day and shot his
wife Emily, aged 25 years; her sisters, Mag
pi. and Tinchie, aged 28 and % years re,
spectively, and then killed himself a, An
three sisters are mortally wounded. Mr..
Coe was absent from home when the Tragedy
occurred. Whitlock had previously
and his wife lived unhappily on account OF
his d;ssipated habits and she recently leit
him. Whitlock came from the Indian Ter
ritory four years ago, and after short a, &C.
nnaintance married Miss Coe against the
wish of her parents.
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THE ALBANIA COURT,
The Lawyers EndeavOrinR to Obtain AM
other Ruling

WASHINGTON, September S.-First Comp
troller Durham to-day gave hearing to
Judge Wilson and other lawyers interested
in cases pending before. the court commits
sioners OF the Alabama claims. who asked
a reconsideration OF his action disallowing
the expense account of the court. They
contended that the enforcement of the rul-
ing would seriously embarras the business
OF the court and prevent the settlement of a
large number OF important cases. 1t was
also contended that there could be no ille-
gality in the employment of the present
legal and clerical assistants, inasmuch as
the accounts OF the court for such expenses
had been approved by a former comptroller
and sanctioned by Congress, which extend
ed the time of the court with the full know
ledge of it's composition and the manner OF
doing business. The comptroller reserved
his decision.
HARLAN's STATEMENT.
The statement OF Judge. Harlan, the pre-
siding Justice OF the Court Of Alabama
Claims, with regard to the alleged illegal
expenditures Of the court, was received at
the State Department to-day. Secretary
Bayard declines to give it out for pubica-
tion at present. The statement is made in
answer to letter of Secretary Bayard to
Judge Harlan, giving the Secretary's views
regarding the authority OF the court. 1t is
a very large document, and is understood
to contain an elaborate argument in sup
port Of the assertion that the court is le-
gally organized and that there can be no
reflection in the law or the facts upon it's
authority as organized. The document
justifies the court for all the expenditures
which have been made. and asserts that it
has used every legitimate means in it's
power to accomplish the work imposed
upon it within the time prescribed bylaw.
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NAVAL FEAST.
An Officer Objects to Paying for Them Out
of His Salary.

WASHINGTON, September 8.-Admiral Jou,
ouett has written letter to the Second
Comptroller, protesting against the dlsal-
lowance OF 81 900 in his account 1or con-
t;noent expenses incurred in entertaining
certain dignataries at New Orleans. He
says f has always been the custom to al
loE such expenditures, anu it was certainly
known to Congress tn At the custom existed
and the contingent appropriation was to
cover the expenses ofthis sort. He profess
most vigorously against having the money
deducted from his pay as an officer of the
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ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE.
A Gathering of Celebrated Military Mon
at Chicago.

CHICAGO, September 9.-The 18th annual
reunion of the society OF the army OF the
Tennessee began here to-day. business
meeting occurred this afternoon, when
about two hundred officers and members
of the order were present. General VIM. T.
Sherman, president OF the society, was in
the chair. On the stage with him were
General Logan, Governor Oglesby, Mar
shall, Sherman and Fletcher. In the body
Of the audience were Generals Belknap,
Johu B. Sanborn, Nj. M. Bone, Clinton B.
Fiske. Hickenlooper, Force and others. A
committee was appointed to draft appro-
pirate resolutions in view of the death Of
General Grant, and his widow was elected
d substitute member Of the society. To-
night addresses will be delivered by Gene
raj Sanborn, Governor Oglesby, and Gene
raj Sherman, the latter touching upon the
career of General Grant.
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ANOTHER CHINESE RIOT.
Indians and Whites Make a Raid Oh the
Hop Pickers.

SEATTLE, w. T., September 9.-Last night
/, mob OF Indians, headed by while men, at
tackled party OF Chinese hop pickers'
thirteen miles east OF this city, with clubs
and stones, killing two and wounding four
Chinese The cause of the row was that in
former years the Indians had been hired ex'
clusively to pick hops and this year one
firm hired Cinnamon. They were warned to
leave, but refused to go.
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MOnurchtst M aMlfeStO.

PARIS, September 9.-The Monarchal
party has issued a manifesto with view
to influencing votes in their favor at the
coming election for members of the Cham
ber OF Deputies. The document elaborates
the alleged grievances OF the people against
the Republic; demands a strong and staple
government; a far-seeing foreign policy; the
restoration OF religious peace and permis-
sion to publicly discuss the form OF govern
ment to be adopted.
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The Havana Case.

WASHINGTON, Sestember 9-United States
Consul General Williams at Havana, Cuba.
was directed to-day to see that Cyrils Pou-
BILE of New York, who is in prison at Ha-
vana, has a fair and speedy trial, Pouble
is Cuban, but some years since became a
naturalized American. erecently..returned
to Cuba on he says private business. I'm
mediately on his arrival he was seized and
imprisoned on a charge OF melting rebel
lion against Spain.
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GRADUALLY DISAPPEARING.
Great Decrease in the Number of Deaths
and Cases in Europe.

MARsElLLEs, September 9.-The cholera
epidemic is decreasing. Only s deaths were
reported yesterday and only 81 patients
remain under treatment in Ph;lroah hospi-
tai.
TouLoN, September 9.-One death from
cholera was reported yesterday and III
patients are under treatment in the various
hospitals. Several are in d critical condi-
ton.
ROME, September.-Therea are still several
cases of cholera at Pharma and Casorta.
The remainder OF Italy is healthy and con-
fidence is returning.
MADRID, September r9.-Throughout Spain
Yesterday there were 1856 new cases OF
cholera and 664 dea this.
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Revolution Expected.

PARIS, September S.-A majority OF the
newspapers in this city expect that the
strong anti-German feeling throughout
SPAN by the Carolines affair will result in
a revolution, in that country, as the people
manifest a hostile feeling against King AL
fonso and his Ministry for their actions
respecting the German occupancy OF Yap.
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,ouEths OF a mile for three-year-olds and
upwards = Avalon won. Cleaner second
Jim Renwick third; time 1.15Y Ono nil
and Observation-Disclosures won Hnne1a,e
second, Abba third: time 2.05H Thraa,
Iourths OF a mile for two.vear-olGs- -FranL
ward won, Lulu ard War Hoon ran a
Gau ,,,;aa neat 1or second; time, 1:17X. One
n,e ana an elghth-Joquita won, Mono
s:am second; Cardinal McCloskey third:
n Tllne, l:5S; One and five-eighth miles
Du1cn D! holler won, Bob Miles second,
1lne1oe third; time, 2:54A. Steeple chase
snort course-Bourke Cochrane won, Major
i'checc second, Lunster third; time, 4:3O.
ON THE DIAMOND.
ST. LOUIS, September S.-St. Louis I
Chlcagos 1. The game drew out fair at
tendance and proved to be vey close and
exciting. Neither club could bat the oppos-
ing pitchers with any degree of effectiveness
and at the end OF the ninth inning the score
was a tie, each club having one tally The
tenth also resulted in blanks for both
sides, and at the end of the inning Dunlap
wanted the game drawn, but the visitors
insisted on playing. After Kelly had been
retired in the eleventh inning Anson insisted
upon having the game called and he claimed
that 1T was too dark to see.
PROVIDENCE, September s. .Philadelphias
l, Providences O.
New YORK. September S.-Bostons 4,
New Yorks 10.
PHILADELPHIA, September S.-Cincinnatis
Z. Athletics 8.
New York, September S.-Metropolitans
2, Pittsburgh A.
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Wants to Reach Denver.

CHICAGO, September s.-Presideht 4; K.
Cobb of the Rock island started for New
York to-day in company with F. F. With
row, the freig ght solicitor OF the company,
It is said that Mr.. Cobb goes to New York
to secure the consent of the st. Joseph d
Grand Island, which was formerly known
as the st. Joseph & Denver, running from
St. Joseph. Missouri, to Grand Island Ne
braska, distance OF 200 miles, TO use the
track for an independent line to Grand
island. Nebraska 1t is now building a line
from Gallatin to St. Joseph, Missouri, SO
that the st. Joseph & Grand Island would
prove very useful as ready connection.
# is hinted that the real purpose of this
move is to get an entry into Denver.
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On the Old Basis.

ST.. PETERSBURG, September o 1t
said that the Russo-Afghan question
will be speedily embodied in a protocol
defining the main points OF the frontier
The Afghan Frontier Commission will then
define the boundary line in detail. Russia
has abandoned her claim to the whole OF
the Zulficar pass proper, Meruchak and
other places. The Afghan frontier line will
run eastward to Kadjaalch on the Basis oi
the agreement OF 1888.
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Going to Work.

New YORK, September Sat the office OF
the Central Pacific it is learned that work
ia about to be resumed on the Oregon and
California line, connecting San Francisco
with Portland. Work was stopped some
time ago, pending the action of Congress in
regard to the land grant claimed by that
company. About one hundred and twenty
miles remain yet to be constructed to com
plete the line, but the work includes heavy
tunneling, and it will require some time to
finish this portion. 1t is understood that
r. B. Crocker is now purchasing supplies
preliminary to beginning work.
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HOME RULE IN IRELA Nd.
The Radicals in England to Fight Par
nell to q Finish

LONDON, September Chamberlain in a
speech at Warrington yesterday gave the
full Radical platform. He said the Radicals
now formed great majority OF the Liberals
and they would oppose Parncll tooth and
nail. This declaration was greeted with
prolonged cheering. Continuing, he said
the granting OF home rule to Ireland would
mean the destruction of the British Empire.
He had prepared a moderate scheme OF do
mestic government for Ireland which had
met with the approval OF the National
leaders. If the Liberals did not like the
Radical platform they must sever their
connection with it.. The Radical platform,
besides local government and land planks
advocates free schools, revision OF taxa
ton and game laws, and mineral royal
ties, and declares that if the appropriation
of certain land is necessary for the public
good the rights OF
PROPERTY MUST GO TO THE WALL.
The Standard says that the rejection OF
Parnell's demand by responsible Conserva-
tives will be as distinct as that ofChamber-
lain in his speech at Warrington yesterday.
More it cannot be. The nation owes much
to Chamberlain for his opportune frankness
in dealing with the Irish question.
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Offering encouragement.

INp1ANApoL1s, September s.-A large
meeting of citizens was held tonight at
Masonic Hall to endorse Parnell in his
present political career respecting Ireland.
Hon, John T. Lamb Of Terre Haute pre-
sided, and speeches were made by Vice
President Hendricks and Others. Resolu-
tions were adopted expressing sympathy
and encouragement with Mr.. Parnell and
the Irish party.
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still Walking the Plank.

WASHINGTON, September 9.-The Acting
Postmaster General has appointed the fol-
lowing-named fourth-class postmasters :
California-At Quincy, Andrew w. Cook
Half Moon Bay, Joseph Debendel. Oregon
At Dayton, 7. NJ. Perry.
SAN Francisco, September 9.-The
steamer ''City OF Sydney" which arrived
on Monday, brought f1OO, 900 in sovereigns
from Australia on American account.
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Musician Suicides.

ASPEN Colorado, September 5e6a s'Nas MOSS an
,'syc;an earX no committed suicide SrS sy in 'aB Benz
He aSs sSGk wss sss not etus
until he was past helP %Y ogn. belonged
to se.sderanie sas property in Port It.
land, which .c yl yut we'll thought Of He had nrl
nssn ssn had Ss seoa sase
nyani Mason in good standing
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Wafehfn1 Officials.

WASHINGTON, September S.-The Commits
sioners of Immigrat ton of the State of New
York have reported to the Secretary of the
Treasury that during the year 1884 there
arrived at the port of New York 10000
immigrants, all OF whom were examined by
the board, and on such examinations l IA
persons were found to be either convicts
lunatics, idiots or persons unable to take
care of themselves without becoming public
charges, and were returned to the countries
whence they campe.
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THE SPOILERS WIN.
Row i'm a Methodist Conference Over
Seekers After Pap.

CLEVELAND, September SIN the North
Methodist Episcopal Conference, at Berea'
to-day, a resolution declaring that % nc no
latiop has the right to become candidate
for political office was defeated by a vote OF
81 to So. A heated discussion was precipi-
tated by the resolution and one clergyman,
who is candidate for member OF Assembly
on the Prohibition ticket, declared that If
the resolution was passed he wanted to be
placed on the superanuated list. Bishop
Merrill OF Chicago declared that no Metho-
dist minister has the right to mlngle IN
politics. The resolution declaring the con-
ference not responsible for individual or
political alliances OF any minister or laymen
was then adopted.
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au;nu the ReservatlOn .

WASHINGTON, September s:IlndiaM ta,saram Gom,
missioner Atkins has receayet tbe cheyenne
from Captain Lee agent serraten o, s6o in in Which
and an nat np do to ts
head .a Of e't't About ""' 10000 yet remain, but
ersatpn al moving out, with a single Eek, ex,
they are Where ~ the has not yet been
aoe that this means to leahS hs
bt says that il his sincerity is s
stock will be removed by sha Atkins says he is
Although Commissioner '';tion nvn" Of affairs on
satisfied with the coh"i''o"
tho reservation.
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AlfOnSO's Letter.

BERLIN September 9.-Emperor William
has received a long and pressing letter from
King Alfonso respecting the Carolines ques-
ton and the situation OF affairs in Spain
growing out OF it. The contents OF the
letter have not been learned yet, but it has
greatly impressed Emperor William, En-
press Augusta and Crown Prince Frederick
William
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The Switchmen's Strike.

CHICAGO, September 8.-The strike OF the
switchmen on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne
& Chicago road became more general to-
day. All the switch engines employed by
the company on their tracks in Chicago
having been abandoned by their crews.
The men say that the trouble grows out OF
the action OF Thomas Griffin, yardm aster
in giving an inexperienced man job as
switchman on an extra engine. They claim
that there were old switchmen, former en-
ployes of the road, one of whom ought to
have had the job. The man given the
place is said to be painter.
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CRANK CONVENTIONS.
Putting Up Candidates Just to See Them
Beaten.

SYRACUSE. September S.-The State Pro-
hibition Convention met at Alhowbrig to.
day with 300 or 400 delegates. Horace
Waters of New York led the meeting.
ALBANY, September S.-The State Con,
vention of the Anti-Monopoly League was
begun to-day. Henry Nichols, president o1
the league. was made temporary chairman
Mr.. Nichols, in his opening address, re
viewed the life OF the League since its incep
ton in 1880. He stated that the League
was most emphatically opposed to civil
service, believing it unconstitutional and
undemocratic, and demanding it's repeal
Committees on Cesolutions and Permanent
Organizations were appointed and recess
was then taken.
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The Pacific Lighthouse Boat.

WASHINGTON, September 9.-The special
committee appointed to inspect the Mad
ron" has recommended it's acceptance by
the lighthouse board. The committee re-
port that ather trial on the Delaware river
she worked smoothly and will develop a
speed of over twelve knots an hour. She
showed no structural weakness, nor the
least vibration from any cause. The vessel
was built at cost OF $73,7O for service
on the Pacific coast.
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Fire Fieuds at Port TOwseMd.

WASHINGTON, September S.-A telegram
was received at the Marine Hospital Burean
to-day from Passed Assistant Surgeon
Devan, at Port Townsend, W. T., asking
authority to employ watchmen to protect
the property of the Marine Hospital service.
He saws that several attempts have been
made recently to fire the town and the
place is now under patrol by the citizens.
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HELENA DOES HONOR.
Grand Reception Given to Father Up
church by the workmen.
Snecial to THE MINER.

Special to THE MINER.
HrIEyA. September S.-Yesterday was a
aoia dav with the Ancient Order OF United
S,,l" Work KIM men OF this city. There was a grand
narade mp, dear and a most cordial reception ex, X,
pardaeJ1 tpandeJ to t J. J. Upchurch. the founder OF
tel,'ieu zen nui,er .D About 500 workmen we're III
the t1,e nrocession. Interesting and impressive
treipeedinss rme p,J took place at the Opera House
Which was gaily decorated. Addresses were ere
delivered by Father upchurch, Gtsr GEana Wark- net
tnrer S. w. Kinsley, Grand Master W. WIZ
man James Sullivan, DIR. z; n. Cole an" res o.
poem by John W. EDDY y,ce nn1 nnd g't the festivi-
ception and ball took place anu '"'
tics are now in progress.
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The Smoke Cleared Away.

PORTLAND, Oregon, September "a soak
ing rain fell last night, extinguishing the
forest fires The smoke which has overhung
Oregon and Washingtonfo for month, much
to the disappointment OF Eastern tourists
has entirely disappeared.
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Shipping Bullion to America.

LONDON, September 8.-Sixty thousand
pounds OF bullion were bought in open
market yesterday for shipment to the
United States. This will be the first OF
several shipments to be made.
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C.pstzed and Drowned.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., September 9.-The
schooner Guardian Angel" while beating
to windward off Cape Ballard, capsized this
morning and all hands were lost except one
seaman, who was picked off the wreck by
Dassng boat.