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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-20
Passenger Train Wrecked.

Special to the Indianapolis Journai
EVANSVILLE, Oct 19.-The north bound fas!
express which left here at 2 o'clock this morning
on the Evansville g. Terre Haute railroad, was
wrecked at 1ngles, station ten rifles out The
whole train left the track and was badly dam
aged Two coaches stood upon their ends, and
one end of the sleeper was buried in bank.
Luckily not single person was injured serious
~, although everybody on the train was badly
shaken up. The wrecking crew has been on the
scene all day. The damage to rolling stock is
great A misplaced switch caused the accident.
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings Of
All Kinds in the Two States.
A Sensational Incident Connected with Mrs.
WoodwOrth's Meetings-Passenger Train
Wrecked-Suicide of Shoe Merchant.
INDIANA.

Evangelist Wo0dwortIs Business Manager
Proves To Be . Rascal
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNcIE, Oct l9-Almost Shree weeks ago
Mrs. Maria B. Woodwork, an evangelist of
some note. began a series of meetings at this
place She was accompanied by number of
persons who were prominent workers at each
service, and who were the loudest shouters and
offered the longest prayers. Among this num-
Der was one Thomas Dempsey. rather shrewd
intelligent-looking fellow He appeared in the
role of business manager for the evan
gelist'c aggregation. He preceded the
company, made contracts and ar
ranged for holding the camp-meetings
and then returned to assist in the work Yester-
day closed Mrs. Woodworth's engagement at
this place, and they left last evening for Indi-
annapolis. Quite sensation was created in this
city just prior to their departure by the arrival
of little lady. handsome and intelligent. who
claims to be and is the legal wife of Dempsey.
Dempsey, however, has been for the past five
months travelling with woman whom he al
legged was his wife. Mrs. Dempsey says her hus-
band left her about Ave months ago, since which
time she has been unable to hear from him. She
lives with her parents near Paramount, and,
with them, enjoys the esteem of all.
Her parents are among the most reputable
people in that locality While the Woodwork
combination were holding meetings near her
home, he claimed to have been converted, and
afterward, when they were conducting meetings
at Windfall, he joined them and since that time
he has been continuously with the party and
away from his wife, Mrs. Dempsey says these
people have tried to deceive her and TO delude
her In ali ways possible Her letters asking in
formation as to his whereabouts would either be
returned to her renamed unanswered. She
says she will proceed at once to secure a divorce
from him. She returned to her home by way
Italian, who is a member of the evangelstic
party, sneaked out of the city early this morn
ing Il special to the News Of this city, this
evening, from Anderson, says:
The deserted wife of Dempsey the camp.meeting
manager arrived in the city at 10 O'Clock this morn.
ing. The afrighted camp-meeting manager who has
been lodging her for two days. had watching the
depot, and when she in he notified, and then
lost no time In securing carriage and leaving the
town. Evidently he fears arrest.
The alleged Mrs. Dempsey was sent to Farm
land last night, after being turned out of the
hotel here. 1t is explained that Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodwork knew nothing of any suspicious
iations existing between these parties, and it is
to be hoped that this is true At any rate the
revelation has created such a sensation as Nun
Gle has not known in a long time.
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Obituary.

PITTsBURG, Pa. Oct. 19-Thomas NJ Carne-
gle, of Carnegie Bros & Co., limited. and brother
OF Andrew Carnegie. died at his East-end resi-
dence. in this city, shortly after noon today.
He was 40 years of age. and leaves family.
Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire iron manu-
factnrer. has been living i'll at Cresson for sew.
eral days. and his condition was so bad to day
that the attending physician thought it not ad-
vsable to acauaint him of the death of his
brother Thomas.
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Swamp Fires Near Akron, 0.

CLEVELAND, O., Oct ia special from
Akron says extensive fires are raging in the
Copely swamp, and they cannot be quenched
until soaking rain falls Farmers are fighting
the flames to keep them out of the woodlands
The farm-ho of William c. Sackett and those
OF one or two other men were saved with diff
ficulty Four hundred acres have already been
burned over, and the swamp covers eight hun
dred acres. The fire was started by young
man, who ignited the leaves 'just for fun"
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Killed by a Train.

specia! to the Indianapolis journal.
NoBLEsvILLE. Oct. l9.-Frank Armstrong,
a young man about twenty two years of age,
and former resident Of Anderson. but of late
engaged in the Office of the Midland railway
here, learning telegraphy, while attempting to
board a train, this morning, while it was in mo-
ton. was thrown under the wheels and had his
left leg above tine knee and his right leg between
the knee and ankle cut off. from the effects of
which he died at 2 P. IL to-day.
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Outrage by Democratic Hoodlums

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
Fort WAYNE, Oct l9.-At Monroeville, this
county. this evening. the workingmen's candi-
date for the Legislature and the speakers at a
peoples mass-meeting were rotten-egged. The
5000 Knights of Labor of the city are terribly
incensed over the outrage perpetrated by the
hoojlums of the Democratic ring
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General and Personal.

WASHINGTON, Oct 19-The session Of the
Cabinet to-day was devoted mainly to considera-
ton Of the estimates to be submitted to Congress
for the expenses of the government during the
next fiscal year. The Treasury Department was
represented at the meeting by Secretary Man
ming for the first time since he was taken sick.
Secretary Whitney was the only absentee.
Noyes. editor of the Evening Star, to be trus-
tee of the District Reform School, vice George
w. Adams deceased
The arrangements for the Presidents visit to
Richmond on Thursday are not yet completed
The presidential party will consist of about
twelve persons, including the President and
Mrs. Cleveland Secretary Bayard. Secretary and
and Mrs. Endicott and Postmaster-general and
Mrs Villas
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MINOR MENTION.

List OF Patents Issued Yesterday to Inpeuius
Indiana Iayeators.
Special TO the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
wAsHIxGroS, Oct. 10 Patents wero issued
10 Indianians. to day, as follows:
Bates Thomas NJ and S. o. Lieeson fsaid
Bates assignor to A Souihworthl, DubAin, door
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A post Of the Salvation Army has boon esiab-
hshed at Lafayette.
Prof. A. g. Chambers. aged sixty-three, died
on Sunday at Jeffersouvile. Prof Chambers
was one of the best-known Instructors in south.
ern Indiana. He was for many years principal
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Accident to a Red Man.

L. NJ. Stratton, delegate from Richmond to
the Great Council of Red Men, accidentally fell
from the sidewalk, east Of the City Hall. last
evening. and fractured his knee in two places.
He was removed in Kregelo's ambulance to the
Brunswick Hotel. He received a similar injury
a few wears ago.
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WASHINGTON. Oct. 19.-Second Comptroller
Maynard and Third Auditor Williams have just
concluded critical re-examination of the &C
counts of the Signal Service from Sept l, 1880.
to July l. 1885, The expenditures during that
period aggregated 81, 865, $685. and of this amount
the accounting officers have disallowed and sus-
pended items amounting to ST. .08l ,669 The dis
bursements were made by Lieutenant Robert
Craig, Fourth Artillery; Captain NJ Mills. Fifth
Artillery, and Captain F. B. Jones, assistant
quartermaster-general. who consecutively held
the Office of dsbursing officer during the period
mentioned. The expenditures disallowed as I'M
authorized by law principally for tele-
graphing the purchase of supplies, and for the
foreign service
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Steamship Nawe

LONDON, Oct. 19-Arriyed British Queen
from Boston.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Oct. 19-Arrived: Lord
Cough, from Liverpool
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Business Portion of Village Burned.
CHICAGO, Oct 19.-The business portion of
Lagrange. fifteen miles from this city, was en-
tirely destroyed by fire tonight Loss. $25 000
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.
WAR DEP NRTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, A. ID. }

WAR DEP \RTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Oct 20. A. ID.
Special Indications for Tweuty-fo Hours
from A. NJ. for Indiana-Cooler fair weather
For Indiana and Illinois-Fair weather, south
erly winds. becoming variable; cooler.
For Ohio-Fair weather, southerly winds,
slightly cooler
For Eastern Michigan-Fair weather in the
southeastern portion; local rains in the north
western portion; southerly winds, becoming
northwesterly; cooler.
For Western Michigan-Local rains, variable
winds, becoming northerly; cooler.
For Wisconsn-Fair weather in the southern
portion; local rains in the northern portion;
variable winds; cooler.
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belL Dare John s.. Bloominedale hasp: Fauber,
David and W. FL H.. Marshfieid. revolving ex-
tension tables: johnson, William a. and O. B.,
assignors to w. B. Kuhn. Indianapolis, locking
leg for bed lounges King. John H.. and J. L.
Mills. Liberty Center, churn; Phillips, Elwood
c., Richmond, assignor of one-half to j. NJ.
Brown, Cincinnati o.. signal alarm and safety
gate for railway crossings; Roth, Charles W..
Evansville, machine for splitting grain Sanders,
Amos. North Vernon. desk; Scott, William,
Evansville, washing machine Snyder, John W.,
Falkland, breeding calendar: Thompson. Everett
NJ, Evansville packing wooden dishes: West
erfeid, Granville g.. Shelbyv,lle, machine for
gathering corn; Wilhelm, John K, Cedar
Grove. calk-plate for horse-shoes; Williams
Philo B., Butler, log-bunk for saw-mills.
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"A BRIGHT Particular STARRED Star Cough
Cure. No opiates. No poisons. % ceRts.
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Local Observations.
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Time. Bar. Their. Hum. Wind. Weather Rail-
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
WEST CORNWALL.

Personal-Miss Hattie Lyon has re- turned to her home at Sing Sing, N. Y. ......Rev MT Hopley gave an interest ing discourse in the chapel Sunday ev- ening. .. Miss Jennie Marshall of Bridgeport visited at J. H. Barton's last week-she is fine pianist they all say. ..... Miss Mary Lawrence of Pittsfeld is with friends Tn this place. ;. Charles Nodine has returned to Bridgeport for the winter, to superintend the ''happy hunting grounds there. :. Miss Cora B. Ford is visiting her brother in New Milford :. !. .Dr Chas Smith of Gaysville, Vt, was in town last week. Mrs Isaac Marsh, his sister, accompanying him home for an extended visit. MT and Mrs M. s. Nickerson have charge of her household affairs during her absence. :. Mrs F. w. Squires of Washington, Ct., is on visit among friends in this place and Sharon. .J. H. Barton has just finished digging his well having struck a copious vein of water after boring about 50 feet. .. Miss M. B. Critten- don of Guilford, who has been visiting at North Cornwall. returned accompan- jed by Mrs T. R. Ives. .... Fred Sco- vile of Cream Hill left for Bridgeport on Monday.
 Mrs Wm Oldfeld has returned from her long stay in Stockbridge somewhat improved in health.
 Last Thursday, B. McCarr's "Old Safety" on the West Goshen stage route, became suddenly frightened and unman- ageble near the residence of James A. Cockrane and started into run throw ing the genial driver out and dragging him nearly half way to the village, and demolished the ambulance almost com pletely. It was very narrow escape for Barny, and he don't propose to handle the ribbons behind that beast any longer.
 A large assortment of fine jewelry and silverware just received at the fancy goods bazaar at the lowest prices.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER p, 1886.
Lenox Club Races.

The Lenox club races at the Pleas ure park between Lee and South Lee occur tomorrow, the 23d. More than usual interest Is manifested. The events will be one mile dash for thoroughbreds carrying 15O pounds; free for all hurdle race; three-qua1ter mile dash for hacks carrying 150 pounds; handicap for pon
 iss IA 8 high carrying 140 pounds; trot, bsst two in three to wagon. For the lat ter race W. B. Bacon, IT,, enters ssWood- lake," c. A. Beck, "Lady Gray" J. l.. Barclay, Bankers Daughter" J. S.. Barnes, Victor or Vindex;" B. l.. Pol lock, "Fannie Atwood" For other events vFolsom's "Billy Piper," Shat tuck's Pepper" and Hopkins 'fWhirl. wind" are entered and 1t is expected fully dozen more will be added to the list by the day of the races. We have received no official notice to the con- trary, therefore we conclude that as usual the trains on the Housatonic road will stop opposite the park, thus giving people from Falls Village and stations north of there an opportunity to witness the races and return the same evening.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
LIME ROCK.

The Lime Rocks are to play the Amenias the return game at Amenia this week, possibly Friday. It will be . spirited game.
 The want of water prevents the Lime Rock Iron Go. s furnace from starting. The car wheel shop is now in operation with 8 full force employed. The Bar mum Richardson Co.'S foundry for soft castings is now running to its fullest capacity making patent car couplers, which are said to be the best self-coup- lers made.
 Hosea Berry has left his position at Bridgeport, on account of il-health and returned here to reside.
 Bishop Williams visited Trinity church last Thursday evening and con- frmed five persons. He spent several days with 0. W. Barnum, visiting the church at Sharon Tuesday.
 Miss Libbie Hurlburt, daughter o1 Prof Hurlburt, entered Wellesly college, taking most of her studies with the sophomore and junior classes.
 Miss Julia Goodwin, daughter of E. D. Goodwin, goes to New York about October l, to take full course in art al Cooper Union.
 Two sisters of the Rev Mir Putnam, rector of Trinity church, are visiting him.
 MT c. W. Barnum's pair of prize fat oxen weigh nearly 5000 pounds. This pair with four others took the premium Tor the best five pairs at the Amenis fair. MT Barnum's herd of Jerseys is one of the finest in the state. A visit te his farm will repay all lovers of fine stock.
 Speaking of fine stock, it is of inter est to mention that the Lime Rock Iror Go. have two of the finest teams o1 drought horses ever brought into Litch field county. They are of the Percheror breed and weigh-the heavier pair 2, 9O( and the lighter 2,70O, and are not above five years old. They were brought from the west
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
EHEsw0RrH.

At last we have been permitted to have nice shower of ram which has refreshed everything very much.
 Many springs and wells are dry now which have not been dry before in many years.
 There was large attendance from this place at the Amenia fair.
 MT Wilbur Peck commenced his la- bors in the Centre district as teacher for the winter term last week.
 Frank Brown has been on the sick list for few days but is better now. Mrs B. s. Dunbar had 8 narrow es- cape on Tuesday of last week. While driving on the road near the residence of Mrs Parmalee she came in collision with another team when her carriage was upset throwing her out and one wheel passed over her foot, the horse ran short distance when becoming en- tangled in the harness it stopped and was caught No serious damage was done but the carriage was somewhat | demolished. MT Daniel Brown has good crop of oats this year yielding about sixty bush I els to the acre.
 Dr Frank Skiff returns to New York this week. Sorry to lose him. | The ladies of both churches have or ganized weekly meeting for bible reading at the different houses.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The prospect Is that with pleasant weather, the 45th annual cattle show and fair of the Housatonic Agricultural so- ciety in this village next week Wednes- day, Thursday and Friday will be suc- cessful one. The first day will be de- voted to the exhibition of domestic ami malls except horses, also poultry and articles in the hall, including household manufactures, agricultural implements and machinery. In the afternoon there will be bicycle races and other attrac- lions with music by the Stockbridge band. The second day will be devoted to the exhibition of horses and of arti- cles in the hall and on the gounds. In the afternoon comes the trials of speed in 2:33, 2:3O, and four-year-old horses The last day occurs the exercises in the hall with an address by J. V. A. Brack- ett of Boston, speaker of the Massachu- setts house of representatives. In the afternoon occurs the trials of speed In free for all, three minute and 2:39 class, with premiums of $500, $50 and S2OO respectfully. Music by the Forest band of Lee.
 bany paper who has been sick for some weeks IS COuuucu tO biiS uOuoO. The selectmen are doing considerable work in various parts of this town, the road to Seekonk has been graveled, the iron bridge built by the East Berlin. Ct, bridge company is being placed over the Housatonic river, leading to the R. O. church; the bridge leading to the Leayitt place has been reconstructed and new wooden bridge is being built in the west part of the town.
 The sewer and sidewalk commission CTS have organized by selecting commis- sioners A. l.. Hubbell, chairman, and 0. w. Ray, clerk. They hold meetings the first Wednesday of each month
 The corner stone of the African M. E Zion church on Elm street will be laid in few days with appropriate ser vices.
 The boarding season has about closed many city guests having returned home, | few will remain for two or three weeks 10 enjoy the beauty of autumn.
 The high school has over one hundred pupils, the largest number during any one term.
 Tomorrow evening John Murray, the actor, with a select company will open m entertainment in the town hall and continue for three nights.
 Deputy sheriffs from Lee raided the anloon of one Fender in Water street Sunday night and siezed a jug contain s }or sone kind of liquor The said s. ! TT keenar uill nov be cited to appear i11 <Anrlr E. sxs
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
HERE AND THERE.

Capt A. B. Moore's article on balloon ing in the September number of the Century magazine is very interesting reading. Following Capt Moore's arti- ole is another very interesting paper, relating to ballooning experiences, writ ton by MT Moore's boon companion in bis aerial flights, MT John D. Doughty, the Winsted photographer. Both arti- cles are finely Illustrated. .-Neo Miyfora G1zehe.
 Edward Martin of Georgetown, near Danbury, was killed by the cars Thurs day night. He had been with two tramps and is supposed to have been stealing ride with them and to have 3Allen from the car.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
SOUTHFIELD.

Will B. Kasson has his house well on the way toward completion.
 Wm R. Baldwin has again qualified as justice of the peace.
 Teachers in town will close their schools the two last days of the Great Harrington fair next week.
 The chautauqua club have much en- couragement since organizing again for the coming winter.
 Miss M. Sheldon reports very favor ably of her school in Montville.
 MT D. l.. Pratt has his sister from the west with him for awhile, having been away some time.
 Mrs Clarissa Munson sold her place last week in New Marlboro to Roger Carl, the village blacksmith.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
MILL RIVER.

Personal-Miss Ann Hall has return ed from New York, where she has been spending the summer. .. Frank Crane, of New York is visiting friends in this place George s. Adams of Pittsfeld, was home over Sunday ... J. W. Adams, the butcher, is on the sick list. :. Miss Hattie Freeman, who went west two years ago, has returned home for visit.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
A Captain,s Fortunate Discovery.

A Captain's Fortunate Discovery.
 Capt Coleman, schooner Weymouth, plying between Atlantic City and New York, had been troubled with 8 cough so that he was unable to sleep, and was induced to try Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. It not only gave him instant relief, but allayed the extreme soreness in his breast. His children were similarly affected and a single dose had the same happy effect. Dr Kings New Discovery is now the standard rem edy in the Coleman household and on board the schooner. Free trial bottles of this standard remedy at w. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22

DIED. BAR1ow.-In this village, September IT, Eunice R., wife of Rev E. F. Barlow, aged 38. BErT1s. South Egremont, Septem- Der 9, Mary M., wife of John A. Bet tis, aged 37. RossMAN.-At Clay ton, Mass, Septem- Der 16, Elizabeth G., wife of Wash ington Rossman, aged 52. FRENcH.-At Falls Village, September 15, Isaac French, aged Fl. Wo1FE.-At Pratt, Clay county, Ind, September 10, Eugene Wolfe, former ly of Salisbury, aged 57.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22

Scouts EEnulsl of Pure Cop LIVER On, WITH HYPoPHosPHITEs.
 La Consumption and Wasting Diseases. seem to possess remedial powers of great efficacy. It heals the irritation of the throat and lungs. Makes pure blood and builds up and fortifes the system against further inroads by disease. Take no other.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
scott,s Enulslon of

A poet writes: ssI am saddest when l sing" So are those who hear him.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
SHEFFIEl.D.


 MT Nelson Peck on Sheffield Plain has sold his residence with some acres of land belonging to it to MT Peter Cas- sidy. We shall be sorry to lose as good a citizen as MT Peck and hope he will find another situation in town.
 Mir Preston Hunt was in town last week. He is soon to return to his home in Florida.
 Mir Frederick Butts of Brooklyn, N Y., native and former resident of this town, is visiting his friends here again. The bishop was present at Christ church last Sunday morning. A large audience listened to an excellent sermon by him, then the ordinance of confrma- tion was administered to five persons, making it solemn and interesting occa- sion.
 MT Porter Barnard arrived from Flu rope last week and spent the Sabbath with his friends at their country home here.
 People are very busy getting ready for the fair next week and Sheffield, as usual, will take her share of the pre- miums.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22

"I don't see the point, but realize it's force," said the man when a bee set tied on the back of his neck.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22

RhuE04leE0& ss oshsn,~sho wish 10 examine v6U uO619O this papsr, os obtaln sstinatss on sssne spaes ~hsn in chago. will find ." t's q s....:',.s. E 2 z - ...s. s.; 0nn q o3,
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
WANTED.

Anyone having good driving horse and carriage which they would let out for the winter for it's keeping, please ad dress CONN. WESTERN NEWS. !
 Canaan, Sept. 22.
Connecticut western news., 1886-09-22
G. w. SCOVILLE, AND EMBALMER.

Everything requisite for Burial Purpose furnished at the Shortest Possible Notice. Calls by Telephone "Norfolk Drug Store. Residence and shop on "The Green"
 NORFOLK, CONN.