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A Great Waste of rnoror

Mr.. Rila Kittridge Of this city, the cham
pion microscopic postol-card writer of the
world, has just finished writing President
Harrson's last message, containing 10000
days in doing the work. In writing he uses
nothing but pair of common spectacles. 1t
would seem almost Incredible that anything
done with common pen could be deci-
pherered after being crowded into such a
small space, but with the aid of micro
scope every letter and word stands out in
bold relief and is very distinct. The last
1000 words of the message were written on
a space OF one-fourth of an inch in depth to
three inches in length. or six lines to one
nearly 70 years old, showed the writer the
Lords Prayer" distinctly to be seen,
written eight times on the size of silver
five-cent piece. He also has the same writ
ten on the size of three-sixteenth-inch
circle, being equal to more than 81, 600 words
to postal card.-Augusta MeD Journal
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PsryNcminations and Meetings.

Quincy. Sept 81. - The Democratic
County Convention nominees are: For
Superior Judge. C. E. Mclaughlin; Sheriff,
J. S. Bransford; Clerk, II. S. Porter; As
SCISSOR, w. NJ Cottingham; Treasurer, c. ].
Lee; District Attorney. W. n. Goodwin
Recorder, A. W. Cook; Superintendent OF
schools, Miss Katie L. Mullen. The Re-
nerior Judge G. G. Clough; Sheriff. w. E.
Mcneil; Clerk, w. II. Leek; Assessor, j.
B. Sutton; Treasurer, j. II. Whitlock; Dis
trict Attorney, U. 5. Webb; Superinten-
dent of Schools, B. B. Foss.
DowNIEvILLE, Sept. 24-Messrs. Beamer
and Geary, the Democratic nominees for the
State Board of. Equalization and Congress.
addressed a large audience last night and
left immediately after speaking for SonOma
County.
MARIPosA, Sept. 21.-An enthusiastic
Democratic ratification meeting was held at
the Courthouse. and Senator Goucher. with
other speakers, addressed the audience
Many people from the outside precincts at
tended.
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ALMOST MOBBED.
DisEracoful Condition of n Young Wife
Folsom

DisEraccfut Condition OF n Young WHO
on Folsom Street.
A well-dressed woman, and a man dressed
in black Prince Albert coat, and wearing a
silk hat created Il small-szed sensation on
Filth and Folsom streets late last night.
The young woman carried in her arms
baby. The man was her husband and was
endeavorinG to get her home, as she was
under the influence of liquor. She refused
to go, when he began to force her aud use
rough language. a large crowd gathered,
and the wuman appealed to them for pro-
lection. The crowd sympathlZed with
the woman, and the man was in
danger of being mobbed. Officer Nc
Mann appeared on the scene and
had to take the man to the Southern Police
Station in order 10 prevent the crowd from
assaulting him. After taking the man to the
station the officer started after the woman.
When he took her to the same place the nus
band had quietly slipped out of the station
house ana disappeared. The woman re-
fused to give her name.
1t was stated that she lived on Folsom
street, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth.
Both parties seemed to be in very good cir
cumstanceS. The baby which the woman
carried was only four weeks old. She was
so intoxicated that she did not seem to real
iZe her position, but spent the time CON-
planning bitterly of her husband.
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FATAL BLUNDERS,
4 Terrible Railroad Accident
at Chicago.
a Suburban Train DaSheS Into Carloads
Of EXGufSiOniStS.
FFlshtful Plunge Of an Omaha and ST.
Louis Train Through TEeStle
a Triple Collision.
Special Dispatches to THE Monx1se CALL.

CHICAGO, Sept. GA terrible railroad ac-
eident occurred in the southwestern portion
of the city shortly after dark this evening
A C. B. & Q. switch train dashed into an
Illinois Central excursion train returning
from outs ide of the city. The collision re-
suited in frightful tragedy. For time the
confusion was so great that even an approx
innate idea of the loss of life was impossi-
bic to obtain. The first reports from
the police had it that forty people had prob
ably met their death, while the railroad Of
fcials said that only two or three persons
were certainly known to have been killed.
Within half an hour, however, five
msng!ed cOrpses had been dragged out of
the heap of broken timbers and twisted iron
that marked the spot where the collision had
taken place. By this time it had also been
aScertained that at least three people were
seriously injured and SIX others slightly.
The collision took place near Douglas
Park, and the victims were Sunday eXcur-
sionists returning to the city on their way
home from an outing. The freight train
crew. when questioned. asserted that they
passed Miilard avenue under a clear signal.
Millard avenue is but a short distance from
wIcre The smashup occurred, and the freight
crew claim that when the crash came the red
lights on the rear of the Illinois Central
train were burning with eXtreme dimnesS.
To this the fearf1l result following was
attributed withnu' hes-9:ion.
Oh er p ople state that the Burl gtoE
train was Deulud tinr. and WAS running at
a reckless rate of speed and that to this
was due the fact that the engineer could
not stop when he saw the Illinois Central
iigh S. TIE latter train was blocked" and
va ing 10 be released when run into.
he dead are: Lily Dieuer. Martha Diem
eT.i otto ScllUeff, aged II, and two men IN
known.
The fatally injured are: Lena Eeisinr,
Minnie Pilgrum and Eddie 1orpe. In add-
tion 10 these, dozen other people were more
or less seriously bruised, and some Of them
had their limbs fracturtd d. The conductor
and engineer of the tram have been ar
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STORM AND FLOOD.
Lives and Property Destroyed in
France.
4 Fight Between Turks and ArmenianS, in
Which Forty Were Killed.
DuelS the Result of the BOulanSer Disclosures.
PeFilOuS Position Of Raft
and Crew.


PARIS, Sept. 21.-A storm at Marseiles
to-day flooded many houses, caused great
damage to roadwayS, and destroyed an i'm
mense amount Of property in the environs.
Three persons were killed and several in
jured by the fall of wall. Heavy rains
and floods are reported in other parts of the
South of France.
Waterspouts nre reported in some places,
including Marseilles, where woman and
child were drowned. Hail did immense
damage to windows. Cyclones swept the
Departments of Gard and Lozere, destroying
a number of bridges.
MARsEILLEs, Sept 21.-ThrOugh the col
lapse of the canal banks six square miles at
Mallemort have been submerged. Hun
dreds of tons of grapes were destroyed and
many head of cattle drowned.
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SANK OUT OF SIGHT.
A Life Sacrificed to Settle a
Dispute.
General FremontS Family Without a
Dollar.
Proposed Electric Belt Railway at Los
AHgeleS-BurSlary at Grass Valley.
Thrown From Buggy.
Special Dispatches to THE Moas1se CALL.

PORTLAND, Sept 21.-E. D. EdSall was
drowned in the Willamette River, near the
railroad bridge. this afternoon. He, in COM
pany with two friends, was drinking in a
saloon near the river, when they became in
volved in a discussion about their respective
abilities as swimmers. To prove his state
ments, Edsall started to swim across the
river. he reached the middle of the stream,
when he suddenly sank out of sight. The
water being somewhat chilly. it is supposed
he was seized with cramps. His body was
not recovered. Edsall was carpenter and
was 80 wears of age
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Mr. Hupt;prtor,s L;berali,v.

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 21.-A committee oil
business men in this city. having in hand the
project TO erect swimming baths here, re-
ceived letter from Coils p. Huntington to-
day announcing that he would take 5000
worth of stock In his letter MI Hunting
ton suggests that the projected baths be
operated so that the poor as well as the rich
can have the benefit of them. The Young
ceived letter from Mr.. Huntington to-day
inclosing a check for $500 TO cover the deficit
in this years expenses, and also an order on
Huntington, Hopkins & Co. for 500 every
three months until further notice. Several
months ago Mr.. Huntington subscribed
5000 toward new building for the associa-
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A metal that will melt at such low tenn
perature as $50 degrees is certainly a curl
osity, but John f. White has succeeded in
producing it. 1t is an alloy composed of
lead, tin, bismuth and cadmium, and in
weight, hardness and color resembles type
metal. So easily does it melt that if You
place it on a comparatively cool part OF the
stove, with piece OF paper under it, it will
melt without the paper being scorched
Another peculiarity about it is that it will
not retain heat and becomes cold the mo-
ment it melts. 1t is used in the manufac-
ture of the little automatic fire-alarms for
hotels. They give an electric alarm when
the metal melts owing to tbs rising of the
temperature-CouIt. Journal
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BEFORE CONGRESS.
Bills to Be Considered in the Senate and
House This Week.

Bills to Be Considered in the Senate and
House This Week.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The unfinished
business before the Senate is the bill for the
relief of the Supreme Court. 1t is probable
some action Will be taken on this and the
bill for Il court for private land claims, but
it is difficult to say what it will be. The
bills next on the order of business are two
labor bills, and they will be called up at the
first opportunity. An agreement of the con-
ferres on tn. tariff is not probable before
Tuesday or Wednesday.
In the House the Langston- Venable cleo
ton case has reached the previous question
state, and requires further action before any
other business can be touched. The Repub-
licanS expect to have quorum of their own
on Monday OF Tuesday. What follows the
election case depends largely on the Tariff
Bill. When that measure and the General
Deficiency Bill are disposed of the House
will practically be ready to adjourn.
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PROSPECTS IN IRELAND.
A Correspondent Who Tries to Dispel tn
q

Correspondent Who Tries to Dispel the
G oom
New YORK, Sept 2l.-A Dublin letter
to the Tribune says: Irish prosperity in
Ireland itself is an established and Joyful
fact. From every part of the diStre5sful
country comes cheering reports. Crops are
generally eood manufactures are increas-
ing; fisheries, which ought to be the richest
in the world, are being established. and
statistics from banks, railroads and ship
ping houses show healthy advance
all along tho line. The statements OF de-
posits and balances in joint-stock banks
show that there is more money in LELAND
than for long time. The total amount in
the savings banks in Ireland is now SIS 100,-
co., an increase of more than per cent
since last year. This increase in savings is
pretty evenly distributed throughout the
country, every county reporting at least
some advance,
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CHICAGO. Sept 2l.-An important COM
bination Of engineers and conductors en-
poyed on the Chicago and Northwestern
system " as formed 70 daY, with the name OF
"A Association of Brotherhood If Locomotive
Fngine rs and Order Of Railway Con-
ductors" II. E. Wills OF Clinton, Iowa, was
chosen Chairman. To q reporter, be said :
"The association is formed for mutual beDe-
fl, but its formation must not be taken as
an ind cation that any trouble is brewing.
Oh the contrary, The b 81 OF feeling Exists
between The en- p syes and the management
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L2ccm tive En- gineers.

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-A grand union
meeting Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, with delegates present from all
over the country, began here to-day; Chief
Arthur presided.
The meeting put into the form of a resolu-
ton its views of Grand Chief Arthur's atti-
tude in relation to the late strike on the New
York Central, unanimously approving the
instructions given. A significant feature of
the meeting was the submission Of a scheme
for federation of railroad employees. As
the meeting was secret the nature of the
scheme could not be learned.
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As some workmen were executing repairs
in Westminster Abbey recently they made
a remarkable discovery. On entering the
cloisters by Deans yard and passing through
the iron gate, says London paper, one en-
ters the receptlon-r0om of the monastery on
the right. In this place has been discovered
an entrance about 3 feet by 6 feet by 2 feet,
at the foot of which is a stairway of about
80 feet in height and is inches in width. At
the top is a small cell built into the wall,
like the stairway, with stone bench let
into the wall and three holes in the seat.
Some relics were found, including bronze
branch for two candles, and some hammer
heads. although these are possibly of later
period od-N Y Times
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Irish Nation alists.

DUBLIN, Sept, 21.-The Nationalists held
a meeting to-day in Swinford, County Mayo.
Two hundred policemen and 1000 soldiers
were on the ground. John Dillon made a
speech deuouncing the Governments tactics
in dealing with the Nationalists. Arrange
ments have been made to hold a number of
meetings in different parts of the country.
The next important meeting will be at the
central offices of the league at Dublin, on
Tuesday, when the question of sending a
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WAITING FOR DEATH.
Ez-Treasurer Spinnar's Terrible sufsriugs
From Cancer

From Cancer.
New YORK, Sept. 21-In a letter from
Flor 'da, dated August 31st, ex-Treasurer
Spinner says: "My Dear Mr.. Barry-The
Information you have received. For nine
weeks l was compelled to remain in the
house from Affections other than cancer
on my face | had chilIs, rheumatism
and minor ailngs. From these l am now
relieved, but l am left in very feeble and
nervous condition, and my physique consists
of nothing but skin and bones. l am the
miserable wreck of former self; the cancer
and nose, and has 50 impaired my vision
that cannot distinguish one friend from an
other, and pains from the wound and from
constant neuralgia and my head have ien-
dared my life almost uncomfortable. Some
hore that is left M is that death may soon
relieve me Of my suffi ring"
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THE TRAIN-WRECKERs.
An Investigation to B Instituted by the
Knights o! Labor


Knights o! Labor
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21-General Mas
ter Workman Powderly left this city to-day
before reporter could see him regarding
the confession of the three New orl Cen
tral train-wreckeIs, duplicating Muster
Workman Lee. In his absence Mr.. Wright
o. the Gen raj Executivs Board said that
Saa-t4 the cE s-ioas were published the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the accused men inno-
cent; but SIh5e,they confess they tCoG part
IN the Wrecking the toUd Will make thor
ough Investigation and lend every assist
ance to the authorities to bring the guilty
party to justice. Wright could not believe
that Master Workman Lee had any knowl-
edge of the affair.
ALBANY, Sept. 21-As regards the pub
liShed confessions OF Cain and Buell. in re +
erence to the a tennis to wreck Central
road train, Master Workman Lee said to-
i,-ht - did not know Cam or Buell., and
den ed every thing connecting him with
either aiding or abbettng alleged train
WrecKers.
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Elec,ric Belt Railway.

Los ANGELES, Sept 21.-It is expected
that an application will be made to the City
Council at its meeting tomorrow, or one
week from tomorrow, for franchise for
an electric belt railway to pass through and
around the city. Among the projectors are
General NJ. ii. Sherman and Colonel o. r.
Carr both of San Francisco. Should the
franchise be granted, as it is thought it will
be, it is proposed to eXpend a million and a
half of money on its construction work
during the next twelve months.
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THE AUSTRALIAN STRIKES.

Prorosit'on From the Labor Conference to Set
tie the Troubles b. Arbitration.
SYDNEY, Sept. 21.-1he labor conference
has sent telegram to John Burns request
ing him to prevent the engagement of for
eign labor in England; also announcing that
it is proposed that Cardinal Moran, the
Chief Justice of Victoria, and the Premier
of Queensland shall act as arbitrators, and
that it has been agreed to abide by their de-
clsiOn
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THROUGH A TRESTLE.

Frighttul Plunge Of Freight-Train on the
Omaha and St. Louis Railro4d.
COUNCIL BLUFFS Qowa). Sept 81 A
freight train on the Omaha and st. Louis
Railroad went through the trestle about
seven miles from this city at an early hour
this morning. Engineer Martin Eskrdge,
Fireman Joseph Burke and Brakeman K.
s. Williams were killed. The remainder of
the crew escaped. The trestle was ap-
preached arOUnI a curve, and the engineer
saw toe late that it was on fire. The train
went fifty feet to the bottom OF the gulch.
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BOILER EXPLOSION.

An Engineer and Fireman Blown to
Pieces.
CHATTANOOGA (Tenn.) Sept. 21.-The
boiler of an engine attached to a freight
train on the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railroad exploded tonight at Sher-
man Heights. The engineer and fireman
were blown to pieces and the brakeman was
seriously injured
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Thrnmn Frnm Hsr Rnrrr

CARSON, SEPT. 21.-Mrs. c. n. Noteware
was thrown from her buggy this evening at
$50 O'clock. She struck on the left side of
her head, making cash six inches long and
two inches deep and laying the skull open
and exposing the brain. The chances of
living are against her. Miss Kate Barden-
werper, who was in the same vehicle, only
received few Slight scratches.
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Emperor Williams s,rateg:cal Ability.

LONDON. Sept 21.-The Times Berlin
correspondent says; 1t is the clear and de-
Iiberate opinion of those best entitled to
judge, and not flattery, that Emperor Will
lam during the recent maneuvers displayed
singular strategica ability, both as active
commander and as critic of the conduct of
others in the field, and showed indications of
military genius Of the very highest promise.
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THE STILETTO.
A Row in Which It Was Used With Deadly
Effect

Effect
HARTFORD Comm. Sept. 21.-A stabbing
ARRAY occurred in this city tonight between
q party of Italians, in which Dominick Mos
carl was stabbed in the heart and killed
, one other man. name not known, was prob
ably fatally stabbed. Antonio Cetef was
stabbed under the left arm. Joseph Newell
was cut in the neck and has been arrested
On suspicion of committing the murder, as
a stietto was found in the closet belonging
TO him. His wife was seen to go in there
shortly after the murder. Another knife
was found on his wife and another in the
piciOn.
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Annthsr Fem,la Calleea-

REDWOOD CITY, Sept. 81. Negotiations
are about consummated for turning the
Sharon place at Bem. mt into a female SEM
mary and college. Homer S. Sprague, Pres
ident of the University of Dakota. will be at
the head of the new institution. The Sharon
place is the one known as the old Ralston
mansion,
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WITHOUT A DOLLAR.
General Fremont's Family.i in Very Strai
ened Circumstances

General Fremonts Family In very strait
ened Circumstances.
Los ANGELES, Sept. 21.-Mrs. Jessie
Benton Fremont, widow of the late General
John c. Fremont. is quite sick at her resi-
dence on Twenty-third street in this city.
To reporter who called at the residence
this evening to inquire after Mrs. Fremont's 5
condition, her daughter stated that the fam
ilys are in very straitened circumstances,
and that there Is not a dollar in the house,
and that they are on the verge of actual des-
titutOn.
Miss Fremont speaks hopefully OF the
prospect of getting bill through Congress
to pension her mother, and said if that were
done the family of the dead General would
ne ID no more.
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Perilous Position of q Raft Crew

OTTAWA (0nt), Sept. 21.-A double raft
stuck in Duchesne rapids yesterday. and so
far no efforts to reach 1t have been success
full. Much excitement prevails, the position
of the crew being most prrilous. If the raft
should break up it would be impossible to
save thnn
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A North Pennington man claims to have
discovered something strange about this
year, aside from its rains. lie says his
house faces the northeast and the l. sets
back, forming an angle. In this angle he
placed bis thermometer when he moved
into the house 81 years ago. During this
long period, he says, the sun has never
shone on his thermometer until this sum-
mer. The buildings have not been changed
yet the sun now shines npon it at certain
time in the day. the easiest explanation of
this phen omenon is that the sunshine is so
rare gift this year thati its brightness in GER
tain spots is noticed and remembered as
never before. Lewiston (Me.) Journal.
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Circumstances AI,er Ca,e..

Little Johnny Fizzletop has tho habit of
walking continually in the middle Of the
night and demanding something to eat. AT
last bis mother said to him:
Look here, Johnny, never want 20 eat
anything in the night"
Well, don't think I'd care much to eat
anything either in the night if kept all my
teeth in mug OF water" Judy.
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Purplars a. Work.

GRASS VALLEY, Sept. 21.-The Hotel de
Paris on Main street, and in the heart of
town. was entered by burglars last night
and the odgers robbed of money aud jewelry
to the amount of over 500. The burglars
carried their own keys, easily opening doors,
trunks and drawers.
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Bers arksl's Tips.

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-Following are
Berserkers tips on tie Grayesend races:
First race, Bobby Beach or Tipstatf; sec
ond, Eurus or Buddhist; third, Vanity or
Tom Donahue; fourth, Livonia or Mas er-
lode; fifth, Bradford or Quotation; sixth,
to-Taw eighth, Ben Harrison or DAISY
Woodruif.
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Inhn Sullivan naai

SACRAMENTO. Sept 2l.-John Sullivan. q
farm laborer, who fell from his wagon
two days ago and fractured his
skull, died tonight in tine Receiving
Hospital He did not recover consciousness
after the accident, aud nobody knows any.
thing about him. nor whether he has any
relatives on the Coast.
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PARIS, Sept. 2l.-Deputy Milevoye was
wounded in a duel with a journalist in
Paris to-day. Another duel was fought be-
tween two writers AT Bordeaux. Both dueis
arose from the Boulanger affair.
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Inress of Hon. William I Scott.

PIrTsBURG, Sept. 2l.-Au Erie Pal, spe-
cial says: Hon. William L. Scott is lying at
his home in this city very i'll. His ailment
is of the stomach and bowels, but while he
is IL very sick man his physician is hopeful
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4 Fatal Ere

Troy (N. y, Srpt. 2l.-At late hour to-
night Sycaway Villa, the country residence
of Mr. Ma. chester, wealthy New York
broker, was tot lily destroyed by fire and Mr.
MancheSter's twelve year old son was
burned 10 death.