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DEATH ON THE RAILS.
Two Trains Collide and one Man Is Burn
ed to Death,


DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 4.-The passenger
train on the Detroit, Grand Haven and
Milwaukee railway, consisting of bag
gage car, two coaches and sleeper, ran
into an open switch at Royal Oak, eight
miles from here, late last night, and col
lided with heavily lade n freight train
Engineer Augustus O'Dell of the passenger
train and his fireman, Thomas Barrett,
after vainly trying to stop the train
jumped simultaneously with the collision
which telescoped the baggage car and one
freight car The cylinder heads
blew off and the hiss of escaping steam,
coupled with the screams and groans of
the train men buried in the wreck, added
terror to the frightful scenes. Both
engines were completely wrecked. The
baggage D an, John Hennessey and Thos.
b. Alexander, buried under the fragment
ly bruised, the stove having been emptied
on their legs. AleXanders condition is
critical. John Smedly, fireman of the
freight train, was taken from under one
of the broken cylinders, the steam
from which had literally cooked the flesh
off his legs, right side and arms and he
Will die. Nicholas Lamb, engineer of the
freight train was badly scalded. The en-
glneer and fireman of passenger train, who
Jumped before the crash, rolled down an
embankment and were badly hurt, En-
gineer O'Dell having his shoulder dis
located and being injured internally, and
several others received minor bruises
The track is torn up, the rails twisted in
every direction and the remnants Of the
two engines lie in a prOmiscuOus heap.
The loss is not less than $4,000.
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A CONFEDERATE PLOT.
JACOB THoMPSoN'S PRIVATE PAPERS
DISCLOSE MANY SECRETS.
The Confederate Prisoners to be Released
Two Dates Set for an Uprising, but
were Postponed 49, Many northern
Men implicated.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. A.--It is said that
private papers of the late Jacob Thompson
will soon be printed, which will throw
much light upon the attempt of the con
federate government to release Southern
prisoners confined in the North, to arm
and organize them, and by the co-opera
ton of Southern sympathizers in the
States of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois create
a diversion which would relieve the pres
sure upon the army at the front. These
papers and many others relating to the
movement are in the hands of ex Chief JUS
tice Hines of Kentucky and Major John b.
Castleton of this city. The publication of
these documents will begin in Decem Der.
Documents will be presented clearly de-
filming the relations sustained by promi
nent peace men, anti-Lincolnites, and
Others to this gigantic conspiracy.
Some of the confederates engaged in
the enterprise were arrested, tried and
hanged. Others were arrested, but es-
capped for want of evidence Twice was
the day set for a general uprising, and
twice it was postponed. The utmost Sc
crecy was necessary, and it was wonder
fully preserved Even at Washington
very few papers exist bearing on this cpl
sode OF the war, and the authorities there,
though they were able finally to thwart it,
never understood its extent or the magni-
tude of the forces arrayed in it.
'The story of the Northwestern con-
spiracy," said Gen. Basil Duke, Twill be
the greatest historical and political sensa-
ton since the close OF the war 1t is need
less to say that there are thousands af-
fected by the revelations. The story in
wolves the scheme to capture the only gun
boat on the lakes, attack Chicago, release
the confederate prisoners at Camp Chase,
the attack on st. Louis, and the general
uprising. of the Northwestern copper
heads. For this purpose all the papers of
Jacob Thompson, Jefferson Davis's letters
of instruction, and vas t amount of cor
respondence are in our possession. The
connection of Vallandighan with the CON
splracy will be shown, and there will be
other facts demonstrated that Will be OF
national Importance and interest. 1t has
been labor OF years to get all these, and
The results are worth the effort"
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PLEURO-PNEUMOSIA.
The Bureau of Animal Industry Reports
Upon this Dread Scourge.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Dr. Salmon,
chief of the bureau of animal industry, IN
his official report upon the outbreak of the
pleuro-pneumona at Chicago, details his
personal examination of diseased and in.
tected herds and says that it is impossible
to say how widely the disease has been
disseminated, but as diseased cattle have
been found in nearly all the herds and as
they have browsed upon nearly all of the
open pastures around the city, infection
must be very widespread, particularly as
owners the mselves practiced incubation
eXtens lively, which, while it reduced the
mortality among the cattle, had a
tendency to spread the disease over II
vast territory. After detailing the manner
in which the disease is supposed to have
been started and various difficulties in
tracing it to Chicago, the report says
The State live stock commission has CO.
operated cordially in the effort to discover
and isolate the affected and exposed cat
tie, but neither State law nor appropria-
tons made to secure the enforcement of
Its provisions are adequate to the emer
gency. Every animal in the distillery
stables and every one which has been
upon the infected commons of Chicago
should be summary seized, condemned
and slaughtered, The experience of the
world with this plague teaches us that no
other course can be relied upon to eXter-
inmate the contagion. Unfortunately 1t
is only too plain that such measure can
not be carried out and that it will not be
attempted without additional legislation.
During the time which must elapse be-
fore decisive and vigorous action can be
taken, public apathy will have largely sue
ceeded the intense interest when has
been manifested in the outbreak of this
disease: Doubt and suspicion which the
cattle dealers have industriously labored
to create in regard to the nature OF the
disease will have grown To larger proper
tons by constant repettions, and the in
terests affected will have time to organize
their opposition. The contagon will have
become more deeply rooted and the task of
eradication will probably have increased
in magnitude. These facts should be
borne in mind and should serve to main
tain the interest of every one concerned in
the fate of 81 POO, 100000 worth of cattle
now owned in the United States.
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GRIMES AND ACCIDENTS,

While Andrew Dee of st. Johnsbury
was driving through the village in his
lumber wagon, his horse became fright
ened and threw him out upon the ground.
He struck on his head aud shoulders,
breaking his collar bone and dislocating
his shoulder.
A house in New Haven. occupied by
Michael Mack, was burned the other
night
\ frightful accident occurred last
Thursday at the steam mill III North Wal
pole, to a boy named Louis Reynolds,
about II years old, who was employed in
the mill. His clothes were caught in the
belt which drew him against the saw.
One of the bones of his right arm was
sawed entirely off, and the other dislocat-
ed and the flesh of one thigh and hIl
was terribly torn and mangled. Al first
his case was considered IA very serious one
and it still is, though hopes are now en-
tertaned of his recovery.
Barton, the celebrated Waterbury bank
burglar, whose escape from the late
sheriff |. W. Brown several years ago
while being taken to Windsor after being
convicted of the burglary of the Water
bury bank, has at last turned up in the
Michigan State prison. He has been liv.
ing in great style in New York and
Hartford since his Vermont experience.
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obligation made this news very welcome
An old farmer whose one great grief WINS
the loss Of an English thoroughbred horse
and mule which had been seized by the
Union troops, was prevailed upon to con
vey the blue-coated officer to Uarppr,s
Ferry, by the promise of having his ami
| mails restored To- him
So Lieutenant Bedell, dressed in a
w"man's clothing, even to the old yoke
bonnet so commonly worn in virginia i'm
those days, and seated on the back seat of
an old family coach with Mrs. Van Meter
was driven by the old farmer to General
StevensUn'S headquarters.
Arriving there he "saluted" in soldier
fashion and said, General, this man has
brought me in, and wants his animals ~
one glance at the unique trio revealed the
situation and the whole story to the com
mander. But when he had made them
tell the whole in their own words, he was
much affected The old Virginian was
sent away happy with the written order
which secured the restoration of the
beasts, aud the lieutenant and Mrs Van
Meter were entertained with the utmost
hospitality and kindness, the former be
my presented with furlough to 90 home.
After "A brief rest they went to Washing
ton, where the young officer drew his
back pay. But he determined before he
started Tor home 10 make an effort for the
release of Mrs. Van Meters husband He
husband He went with her to Secretary
stanton, and the stern man found time to
give them a hearing, and listened till the
tears rolled down his cheeks. He immedi-
ately wrote the order for the release
Uhrough the commissary general of pris-
onersl of Van Meter from the barracks at
Fort Delaware, and very soon after the
astonished and overjoyed soldier was
elapsed in the arms of his heroic wife.
Lieutenant Bedell insisted that both
should accompany him on his Northern
journey, and as the lonely couple had lit
tie left to return for now, it was not hard
to persuade them. They went with him
till the cruel war was over" Since then
they have always correspondent, and Mr..
and Mrs Van Metre have visited the
Northern soldier and Mr. Bedell has once
been with them in their Southern home.
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RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

The Orleans county conference of Con
gregatiOnal churches, Will hold it's semi
annual meeting at Greensboro, Tuesday
and Wednesday, Oct. % and %. Each
church in the conference will be represent
ed by It's pastor and four delegates.
Hon. William VI. Evarts has presented
the st. Francis Catholic church Of Wind
sOr with a bell for their church The bell
was cast in Baltimore, Md, and weighs
about 700 pounds. 1t is to be hung with
appropriate ceremonies, when Bishop
DeGoesbriand can be present
There were Is combinations by Bishop
DeGoesbriand at st. Charles church in
Bellows Falls Oct. II, and 46 at Springfield
in the evening.
The next monthly conference of the
ministers of Rutland and vicinity comes
Monday, November /, at the Bardwell
House at Rutland.
At the annual convention of the Ben
nington county Sunday-school Union at
South SALISBURY on the 18th and 18th
inst. Rev. Allen Clark was elected presi-
dent; Rev. L. c. Potter, vice president
A. {. Hubbel, corresponding secretary and
treasurer; Hon. j. V. Carney, Mr.. W.
Risley and Deacon y. G.. Harwood, board
of Managers.
AT the Methodist preachers institute
for the Troy district held at Nalatie, Oct
10 and 90 Rev. l.. a. Dibble gave
pulpit plagiarists thorough over
hauling, and the discussion following bore
very hard on the dishonesty of plagiarism
The Rev. A. Nj. Woodruff of Stamford
gave counsel as to the best way of dealing
with religious inquirers.
Rev. T. A. Hopkins has raised over
$1,000 toward the debt of St. Andrews
church in St Johnsbury. Less than 800
remains to be raised
1t is understood that the Baptist society
of North Troy have engaged the services
of Mr.. Clough of Groton.
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THE EARTH AGAIN SHAKEN
The PEOPLE GREATLY ALARMED BUT
NO SERIOUS DAMAGE.
Extends from the Southern Coast to N .
Iskes-Tvo Shocks Felt In Many
Places, hut Gree.viIIe
Feels Four.

SAVANNAH Ga, Oct. ~. Savannah vas
visited by two decided earthquake shocks
today the first at AS a. m. local time.
This was notable for the duration of the
tremors which continued Is or 20 seconds
"A good deal OF apprehension but 10 gen
eral alarm WAS caused by it. Many peo-
pie and the hotel guests especially got up
and did not 20 back to bed. At 22O D. m
another vibration accompanied by rumb
ling noise WAS felt. 1t was equally ~
severe rs the first but of much less dura-
zion. Many claim these shocks were al
most as severe AS any experienced here,
excepting the great shock of August 81
They were felt everywhere In this section
Of the State, but no damage is reported.
Aslight SHOCK In Tennessee.
CHATTANOOGA Tenn, Oct. ga dis
tinct earthquake WAS felt here at As this
morning.
In tho Buckeye state.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct ga slight
shock Of earthquake was felt here shortly
after O'Clock.
Tho Quake in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S. c., Oct. 22.-The earth
quake shocks today appear to have been
as severe In Charleston rs in the adjoin-
ing States Special dispatches have been
received from all parts Of this and neigh
boring States indicating that the seismic
disturbances have covered larger area
Of country than any previous shocks. In
Charleston and at other points in South
Carolina the shocks were enough to shake
the buildings and bring down loose plas-
tering and widen the cracks made in the
OF life is reported from any quarter and
40 serious damage to property. The Gus
com house here was badly shaken, the
western wing of the building being
cracked and the walls supporting the
roof on the west giving away.
In the Tar Heel State.
WILMINGTON, Oct. 23-Another distinct
earthquake was felt this afternoon at 2:4s.
Buildings were shaken very perceptibly
out no damage was done.
People Run into the Street
CHARLOTTE, n. c., Oct. 22.-About o
o'clock this morning people were awak-
ened by sharp earthquake shock and at
a47 p. IN another occurred sufficiently severe
20 make the people run out into the
Streetr. No damage was done but the
people are greatly alarmed.
-Four Shocks Felt.
GRRENvILLg, SC, Oct. 22.-Four shocks
OF earthquake were felt here to-day.
Type 10 "Piod"
WASHINGTON, Oct. PA slight earth
quake shock was felt here at $50 this
afternoon. The tremor lasted only an in
stant, but was sufficiently strong to "pi"
type on the composing stones in the 4th
story OF the Star office
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uartine DisclOses the Names OF his Wit
neeses-The Trials of the Aldermen


neeses-The Trials of the Aldermen.
NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-District Attorney
MARITIME to-day disclosed the names of the
witnesses who gave evidence before the
grand jury upon which indictments were
found against Sharpe. Richmond Foshay,
Kerr, keenan,, Delacey and Maloney.
There are IS witnesses Clerk Francis j.
Iwomey Osborne e. Bright and John
NJ. Scribner OF the law firm of Scribner
Robinson & Bright; H. A. Cornell, stem
ographer Henry NJ. Tate, the expert &C
countant who examined the Broadway
book accounts; Arthur Y. j. Rice, cashier
If 237 Broadway; Arden Powell,
"tnvasser for the road; Thomas +.
tpgers, receiver OF Broadway and
9TH avenue road; Thos. f. Mclean
receiver of 23d street road Charles f.
Townshend, accountant George V. Pow
ell, mechanical engineer j. Frank Ker-
nan, the only reporter present at the ia
nous meeting OF the Doodle aldermen of
1884 which granted the franchise Charles
3. Alexander of Alexander a. Green, law
yers ex Aldermen Charles b. Waite, and
James NJ. Lyddy, lawyer, who testified
before the Senate investigating committee
The trials of Farley and Miller which
We're set down for Monday next will be
deferred at least till McCabe is finally dis
fSoBed Of
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The pain ana misery suffered by those who
are afflicted with dyspepsia are indescrl bable.
The distress of the body is equalled or sur
passed by the confusion and fortunes of the
mind. thus making lis victims suffer double
afiiction, The relief that is given by Hoods
Sarsaparilla has caused thousands TO be thank
full for this great medicine, 1t dlspes ne
causes of dyspepsia, and tones up the diges-
tive organs. Try Hoods Sarsapari.la.
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A Captains Fortunate Discovery.

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, plying be-
tween Atlantic City and N. Y, had been trou-
bled with cough SO that he was unable to
sleep, and was induced TO try DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. 1t not only CAV
him instant relief, but allayed the -extreme
soreness in his breast. His children were
similarly affected and single dose had the
same happy effect. DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry is now the standard remedy in the Cole
man household and on board the schooner.
Free Trial Bottles of this Standard Remedy at
Beaupre and Lowrey 8, Drug Store.
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A brakeman Receivers Damages.

PORTLAND, Me-, Oct 24.-In the Supreme
Court to-day the jury in the case of j. c..
Nugent VS.. the Boston, Concord & Mont
real railroad company, returned verdict
for the plaintiff of $500. Nugent was the
brakeman who lost an arm by being
knocked from a freight train byan awning
at Bethlehem Junction, and the suit was
for $4,000 damages. Motion for new
trial has been filed
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appointment by the President.
LutherAns in Council.

CHICAGO Oct. 1.-The National Coun-
Gil of Lutherans organized to day, elect
ing DR.. Spaeth of Philadelphia president.
A resolution was introduced asking the
car of Russia to grant the Lutherans OF
the Baltic pro finces the same privileges
they had under the oZar's father The
resolution will be forwarded to the Amer
lean minister at ST. Petersburg
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These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system regula
tor ever placed within the reach Of suffering
humanity, truly is Electric Bltters. Inaotivi-
" OF the Liver, Biliousness, Janndce, Cons
tipatlon, Weak Kidneys, or any disease of the
urinary organs, or whoever requires an appe-
tlzer, tonic or mild stimulunt, will always ind
Electric littcrs the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly, every
bottle guaranteed to give entire satisfaction
or money refunded. Sold ut fifty cents bot
tie by Bcaupre u Lowrey.
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FARMINGTON BURNING.
SEtire Business Portion OF the Tow. In
Flames


FARHIrGTor. Maine, Oct 23.-A great
ire has ragged here since this evening
At this hour Q:5O a. No. the fire is sweep
ing down Main street and probably will
consume everything on the west side of the
street to Abbott hill. Masonic Hall, Odd
Fellows hall, Chronicle Office. Knowlton
d McLearys job printing house. postof-
flee. hotel, marble exchange, hotel and
some fifteen stores are in ruins. The Rap-
list church IL in ruins and the Methodist
and Congregational churches are burning
Its utterly impossible to estimate the loss
A steam fire engine has just arrived from
Lewiston, and a company from Phillips is
also working, but their labors are almost
fruitless On account of the gale which pre-
walls. The Peoples Trust company is
also burned out. The fire caught in n
stable on Pleasant street about $3.50 o'clock,
is supposed from spark.
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novel Mode of Revenge Against Police
Com missioner Morgan

CINCINNATI, Oct 22.-Police Commits
sion Robert Morgan, member of the firm
Of Russell, Morgan & Co.. manufacturers
Of playing cards, etc, has been active in
suppressing gambling in this city and
now the gamblers have adopted novel
mode OF revenge. They have declared a
boycott againt the firms cards, and have
sent out circulars to every gambling house
in the country. They claim to have al
ready reduced the business OF the firm in
this line over one half, and predict still
further injury.
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Championship of New York.
THE CHICAGO ANARCHISTS
Another Attempt to Save Their Lives by
Legal Quibbling.

CHICAGO, Oct. 23-0ne Of the counsel
for the seven condemned anarchists stated
to-day that another motion for u new trial
would be called to the attention of Judge
Gary on the ground of newly discovered
decisions, which. it Is claimed, show that
the instructions OF the court were i'm
proper which held that the man who in
cited the ofense by speech or writing was
to be held equally guilty with the actual
perpetrator of the deed. 1t is claimed that
rs the term has not expired the court can
grant the motion.
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Getting to Work Early.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The clerk of
the House committee on appropriations is
about to send out notices to the members
of the committee requesting their atten-
dance at meeting to be held in this city
Nov 2c. The next session Of Congress be-
ing the short one, Chairman Randall in
tends to have the appropriation bills en-
trusted to the committee ready for action
by the House soon after it assemblies.
appointment by the President.
The president will appoint d. N. Buford
of Mississippi deputy fourth auditor of
the treasury, vice Davis resigned.
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We have heard many of our old friends say
hat Salvation Oil cured them of rheumatism
Those who have not tried it should do so. Our
druggists sell IL for twenty-five cents a bottle
al the time.
WAY suffer with a bad cold when one hottie
II Dr. Bul'f Cough syrup will cure cough
Ii ne worst kind. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrupis
sold Tor - cents per bottle by ali druggists in
Inc United States.
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THE FARMINGTON FIRE.
The Losses are Greater Than at First Re
ported and Aggregate S225,OOO.

FARMINGTON, Me-, Oct. 24.-To-day's
reckonngs show the loss by the great fire
Friday night to be more than at first re-
ported Fifty families are turned out of
their homes and many of them with no
more than Il few chairs and a suit of poor
clothing. About 80 place of business were
destroyed beside the postotfice, two hotels,
three churches, jail, Odd Fellows and
Masonic halls, livery stable, etc. The
total loss according to the latest reports
are about 1925, 900 with an insurance of
about Sl25,0OO
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Two Men Burned to Death,

CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-The contents of ia
cobss lumber yard and American Var
nish company s warehouse were damaged
Stephen George and a man, name IN
known, employees of the varnish com
pany were badly injured. Strek may
live, but the other two are dying
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BROWNSVILLE, Pa, Oct. H--Jsmes e.
Blaine, accompanied by his two sons, do
voted the day to visiting the scenes of his
childhood. The party spent several houI
in the old mansion where Blaine was
born and also visited the graves of his pa
rents and his sister in the old Catholic
cemetery This evening Blaine spoke to
an immense meeting in the public square
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ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

dren teething, is the prescription OF one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the
United States and has been used for forty
mothers for their children. During the pro-
cess OF teethng its value Is incalcuable. 1t re-
lieves the child from pain, cures dysentery
and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels, and
wInd-colic. by giving health to the child it
leafs the mother Price zoe, II bottle.
Aprlmws-wly
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OF for Caauda.

lNDIANAPoLIs, Ind, Oct 24.-Hicklin J.
Landers, confidential clerk for Landers,
Barnes & Co, dealers in pork, and for
Landers, Given * Co., and also senior
member of Lander & Weaver, brokers,
has disappeared, and Is supposed to have
gone to Canada after raising about $40, 900
on bogus warehouse receipts.