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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

A%clergyman while residing in South Amer.
lea as a missionary, discovsreda safe and sim.
pie remedy for the cure of nervous weakness,
early decay, diseases ofthe urinary and sem.
inal organs, and the whole train Of disorders
brought on by banefnl and vicious habits,
Great numbers have been cured by this nrcle
remedy. Prompted by a desire TO benefit rhe
afflicted and unfortunate, will send the recipe
Tor preparing and usmg this medicine IN a
sealed envelope to any one who needs It, free
of charge. Address JOSEPH T.iNMAN, sta.
tan u, Bible House, New York City.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

DSYCOMANCY.-Apy lady or gentle.
i man can make 81 ,Uo9a month, secure their
own happiness and Independence by obtaInint
PSYCOMANCY, FASCINATION or soul
CHARMING. Full instructions to use this
power over men or animals at will, how to
Mesmerize, become Trance or Writing Medi.
un, Divination, Spiritualism, Alchemy, Phil.
osophy Of 0mens and Creams, Brigham
Young's fiarem. Guide to Marriage, &C., all
contained in this book; 100000 sold; price by
mail, in cloth Sl.2S, paper ccvers 81. NOTICE.
Any person willing to act as agent will receive
a sample copy Of the work free. As no capt.
tai is required, All desireus or gentea en-
pioyrhent shorad send fer the htck. enptos-
inglo cts for postage, to T. W. EVANS . m
= -
II SCUM o,n CT. ruuagelphia,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

LOOK out for burglars. They
are "going through" neighbor-
ing cities.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

You can buy Holiday pres
ents at Strong'S that will be Of
some benefit to your Children.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22
To Consumptives.

The advertiser. having been permanently
cured of TIA. dread disease, Consumption by
a SIMPLE remedy. is ANXIOUS to make known
to hts fellow sufferers the meaGs OF cure. To
all who desire 1t, he will send copy Of the
prescription used free ofcharge), with direc-
tons for preparing and using the same, which
they will find a sure cure for Consumption,
Asthma, bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address Rev. RDWARD A. WILSON,
Ie5 South Second Street, WLliamshurgh, NY,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22
MARRIED

SHIvEL-IDDINGs.-On the even
Ing of 1st inst, by the Rev. w W.
Ramsey, Mr.. Edwin Shivel, former'y
of this place and Miss Efle Z. ID
dings, all of the city OF Dayton, o..
1t gives US pleasure to welcome our
young friend to the ranks of those
who wear Hymen's chains. We know
that he deserves a lifetime of happi-
ness, and we sincerity hope he and his
fair bride may live long and prosper
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

EcoNoMY.-Save your doctors bin
and y serious attack of illness 10y
taking a few doses of DR.. Henry's
Root and Plant Fills. See adverlse-
ment. 4w
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22
the new YORK METHODIST
AN EIGHT PAGE WEEKLY,

Now in its eleventh year, publishes sermons
a serial story for the family, q new children's
story every week, chats with the little folks
editorials by the best Methodist writers and
others, foreign and domestic correspondence
full departments Of religious and secular IN
tellgence. Price $3.50 a year. Liberal pre-
miums or cash commissions TO canyassers
Subscriptions ommenc &C any time. Fol
specimen enclose q two cent stamp to prepay
postage. Address THE METHODIST, III
Nassau St., N. Y.
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T~ERMS-Always in Advance:
PREMIUMS.

Every person getting ups club Of four at
$3.50 each, shall receive free. a copy of"Wash.
ingtont'g Every person geinng up a club oil
eight, at 81. 90 each, shall receive free, both q
copy off, ashlngton" and a copy of ie Mag.
azipe Tor ls7u Specimens sent free to those
yishins to get mp clubs.
Address CHARLES J. PETERSON.
1 chestaat sIeet Pblleddpkiai q.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

You can buy Christmas pres.
ents at Strong's that will be Of
some benefit to your friends.
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HaFper's Weekly
EIa . q z +.

Free from all political and s~ectarian discus
SION, devoted to fashion, pleasure, and in.
structlon, it is Just the agreeable compaulona-
BILE, and interesting domestic paper which ev.
cry mother and wife ant sweetheart will re-
cure every son, husband and lover to bring
home with him every Satur lay evening"
philadelphia Ledger.
By ali means buy Rdrper's Bd-ar. Not for
Yourself, but for your wife or daughter or sis
Ter or sweetheart. There never was any pa.
per published that so delighted the heart OF
new bonnet; it will save You ten tnneSthe
price in the houshold economy it teaches
Pror;ience Journal.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

READ the Life and Adven
lures of Col. John Redman, on
the outside of this weeks pa
per. Col. Redman is now liv.
ing in Grove City, Christian
county, Illinois. He was over
in Chillicothe on a visit recent
ly. The Colonel is very well
known by the old citizens OF
this county, as an old stock
drover. He was believed to
be the most muscular man in
this part of the State, and was
noted for his wild, adventurous
life,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

s. j. Eichelstein, Importer and
Dealer III Wines. Liquors, Cigars, etc. Cham
pague, Sparkling Catawba and Ale always on
hand. Pig Iron Corner, Front street, Ports
mouth, o. All orders promptly filled.
ma 80 1870 ly
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

PEOPLE who answer adVer-
tisements offering to send a
music-box that will play six
tunes for two dollars, will not
blame us if we inform them
that they will get a tin mouths
organ for their money, worth
ten cents. Now send your two
dollars, if you want to.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

NoTHING definite as yet has
been ascertalned as to the
Identity of the dead man found
near Jacksonville, last week
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

Go to StroDg's and buy your
Christmas presents.
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a Merry Christmas,


In three days from now will
be Christmas day. This is the
anniversary of the birth of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
according 10 best ascertained
authority. AS it occurs on
Sunday this year, every one
should commemorate this great
event by attending church.
1t is customary, when greeted
with a "Merry Christmas to
make your friends some pres.
emf. Wonder if you'll remem
Der US. All we ask OF you in
return for our greeting, is to
send the Record to some of
your friends for the ensuing
year. A large number have
done this. Now let us see how
many more, between this and
New Year will do likewise.
Again, to all our subscribers, a
"Merry Christmas"
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o.

On the 18th inst, in Madison town
ship, near P%rattsville. Of (onsump-
ton, Mrs. Allbaugh, in the Both year
OF her age.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Dash FOR MISUNDERSTANDING a
DURATION, 70 BARCLAY STREET,
New York. Commission Merchants tor the
sale oiPoultry, Game, Butter, Cheese, Eggs,
AID ali kinds of Country Produce. Weekly
prices current and marking plates free to
shippers. FIRST class references furnished.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

VIM. II. Campbell and Eliza Hawk.
James NJ. Kelly and Lydia Ann
Entchler.
Charles Mulholland and Catharine
Leech. ,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

LOCAL items, of a sensational
character, and, we might add,
of any kind, are decidedly
scarce. Not even a dog fight
to vary even the monotony of
the scene ; nobody's house
burns down, but all is as calm
and quiet as The countenance
of our devil, when fully sup
piled with copy.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

SHARPEN up your skates, boys.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

BEAUTIFUL books at Strong's,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

IF. TOWEL, Portsmouth, Ohio, offers
to the Merchants and Furnacemen of Vinton
county, a superior stock of Dry Goods and
Notions, on terms the most favorable. John
6Aleland, Travelling Agent. -
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22
Notice to Teachers.

THE B0ARp ofSchooi Examiners for Vim.
on County will meet at the Uuion School
House, in Macarthur. on'the LIST and ard sStur'
day Of March, April, May, September, October
and November; and the let Saturday IN Janu,
DRY, February, June. July, August, and De-
cember, in each year. Examinations TO com.
mence at ten O'clock, A. NJ. Satisfactory evl-
dence of good moral character viii be required
n all cases. A fee of 50 cents Is required by
aaW from each applicant.
NJ R; BARNES, Chm, Board o.
US HUM, School
l.. o. PEkDUE. Clerk, J Examiners.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22
HALZS
"a & si11'5 iI5!l'"
GRAY HAIR

Eest0fedto It's Originally outnIuIOOIOr
By its use.
It win make hair grow upon bald heads ex'
cept on very aged persons, as itfurnlshes the
nutrihve principle by which the hair is nourN
iHhed and supported.
1t will keep the hair from falling out, and
does not stain the skin.
No better evidence Of its superiority need be
adduced than the fact that so many limitations
of 1t are offered to the public.
ltis a splendid HAIR dressing.
r. P.HALL 4 CO., Nashua, N. II. Proprietors.
For sale 10y all druggists. june ly
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

TnEreservoir is frOztn over.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

A GENTLEMAN of Zaleski, tired
of the loneliness of single
blessedness, popped the ques-
ton by asking his lady,love if
she had any objections to
changing her name. She
promptly answered "None at
all: but | do not desire yours,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

The Masonic fraternity of Mt.
Pleasant intend defeating
their new Hall on Thursday,
December 20. d. w. q. NJ.
will be present and oficiate in
the ceremonies. A grand sup.
per will be given in the even.
ing.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22
BEST WEERLY

1t is the Standard Authority on all branches
Of Agriculture, Horticulture, &c. AS q liter
airy and family paper 1t Isl avOrite in many
Of the best antilles all over the Union, Canada,
&C. Indeed, MoOre's Pural N CIV Yorker has
no rival in ITS sphere, and is the largest illus.
irated Journal on the co~ltlnent-each number
containing sixteen five column pages, dolble
the size OF most papers of its class. 1t Is the
paper for the East, West, North and South.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22

.&aeklngham's Dye for the whiskers.
PrlSe 90 cts.
Manufactured by r. P. Hal 4 Co..
" 81 Nashua, N. 81
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TERMS INDUCEMENTS. 60

TERMS, INDUCEMENTS, &c.
TERMS-S3 a year Of 52 numbers, and only
$3.50 in clubs often. This quarters Is mum
beers sent FREE, MS offered above. Our clut
Inducements for 1871 are unprecedented,
Specimens, Premium lists, &c, sent free to
all forming clubS,-and we want q live clul
agent IN every town, Address
, D. d. I. MOORE, Al Park Row, New York.
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The Best Paper,
AND THE
Best Inducements

The Rural, now in its 2lst year, is not only
the Largest, Best and Cheapest, but by fai the
LARGEST Circulating Journal offs Class la the
Wiorldl National in character, ably edited,
sdperLly illustrated and printed, it is the
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-12-22
MASONIC BDOKS.

Agents Wanted. Send for circular. Address
masonic Pun. Co., 1872 Broome st., New York.
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oYALHAVANALOTTERY
CARE

Prizes cashed and information furnished by
GEORGE UPHAM, Providence, RI.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-07-22
ar IN Europe.
TIE STRENGTH OF TIE GIANTS.


Some statistics of the lighting lr,our-
Ces Of France and Prussia may tc vi in
tcrcst al this moment, when a war be-
tween the TWO countries appears imcvita-
Bile. According to the latest and most
accurate ;.lvicc>, France has IIi.u:i22
soldiers on the peace tuotir%, GI-.21l ut
Il field army, or 1850 900 men in all
for her entire ordinary war strength. Oi
these. The French war minister an
nounccd on SuudIy last that POO, 900
men would be ready to take the field III
twelve days. On The other hand, PllS-
Sia Ina, go, 900 men on the peace or
,266 600 on The war footing. with per
haps 30, GOO now ready for operations
on her western frontier. Thus the two
countries stand prepared to oppose each
other with armies numbering rr~pec;iyciv
from 2JO,OO TO 300. 900 men, with i'm
mensc reserves to draw from. This. how
ever, supposes them 10 90 into the con-
ti'ct siagle handed. Should Austria an,l
the North and South German States ally
themselves with the belligcrcnt~. acc, rl-
inc to their supposed >ympathic-.. IT,,
case would stand thus:
Probable allies of France: Austria.
21S.41O n.cn on the peace c,iab i.hincni.
SIS, 200 Of Il War strength, or 300. Oun
fully prepared to move; South G,rlnai
States, GO, 54O men ON the rcace. OF
| lS4 ,4OG on the war f uIing, with lO7.-
600 OF this number ready for insrani
service. Such "a coalition would civ,
Napoleon the control of 80 ,O0O fighting
men at once, with "a reserve Of l.J96, LOG
trained soldiers.
North Germany the natural ally Of
Prussia, las 3l5, 52G On the peace, sol,
993 ON the field or 944 ,32l on the wal
footing, of which $4,000 are instantly
available. Thi. would place at Bis
mark disposal S46,O0 men ready al
once, and 1864, 321 in reserve.
But on the sea, France has greatly IT,,
advantage. Admiral Porter SAYS it /,
the best navy in the world, with IS, OOC
seamen, well drilled and disciplined, anC
as many and as good vessels as the En-
giish, PruSsian and Spanish navies com
bined. He says France can blockade al
the Prussian and Spanish ports, tax,
Havana and other Cuban ports, free iii,
Cubans, and in three montis have then
fighting on her side. The actual strength
on paper, Of the French navy is i39 YES
sells and 1850 guns. including 30 iron
clad steamers and 233 wooden steamers
Compared with this the Prussian navy
looks ridiculous it now consists of D..
iron-clads, 9 frIgates, % -unbpats an,
sailing vessels, etc, enough to make "
about 100 vessels, with G37 guns. Blu
this force is being increased with all pos
sible rapidity.
Thus it will be seen that the condition
of the two Powers n)w at issue is sucl
that war between them could not fai
to be one of vast magnitude. Franc,
has suffered much from her recent con
tests, but the spirit of her people woul,
enable her to make formidable stanC
against any combination which could b.
opposed to her. 1t has been estimate,
that the Crimean war cost her eight,
thousand men, the Italian campaioI
sixty thousand, and wars in China an,
Mexico sixty-fve thousand. The tota
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-07-22

after the first of August, the time the
droutE ended"
Peacham.-Everyb body is complaining
of the drouth. Springs and wells are
failing, pastures are burning up, and
consequently the milk crop is rapidly
diminishing. Some say they never saw
such II drouth in this county, while
others contend that the drouth of 40
was worse; not Il drop of rain fall
inc that year from the 4th of June until
the 10Th of August. Notwithstanding
the drouih this year, almost all the crops
are, as yet, looking finely. Corn never
looked better at this time of year, while
the hay crop Is better than last year, as
marvellous as that may seem. Fruits
are abundant. The streams are very
low. Jcwetts pond lin Barnet) is but a
mere brook now, with all the fish in
the deep holes. From one Of these holes
Nv u llltD lONlh - llSll vi -NlOl-
day.
RycgWe.-The effect of the drouth
upon the crops, springs; streams, etc, is
not yet as bad as in 10 and 80, in both
Of which years we had little or no rain
until into August. Within few days
crops have suffered very much E; corn
leaves are rolled up, and potatoes lie in
dry dust. There seems to be no mois-
ture rear the surface, and the late
planted are whitening up. Hay has been
secured in excellent condition. and some
farmers claim that the extra quality will
make up for the deficiency in quantity.
Others say they have not over half Il
crop. Some of the largest brooks are
quite dry, and large numbers of dead
li-h lie ON the bottom.
Sutton The hay harvest is nearly
completed, and proves more than al
average one. \ nice start in early
,prin@ made the grass and grain two OF
hrrc weeks cutler than usual, and thu,
prc' cntcd rbe droulh from iniuring us ii
tni- Vi 'iury to any great extent thus far.
Corn and grain are locking tinely-mucl
arrtrr uan could he expected for the
-m ,l amount Of rain. The wells ano
-pring- are low, bat no lack of water
vet, in them. Tne streams are very 10"
and ali are praying for rain.
/ JQyous i'ost>c,pt-There was 3;
gentle. beautiful little shower Inst night
rejoicing ali nature, and giving US hope
ui more To come.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-07-22
e. Some Orangemen and Irish labor

e. Some Orangemen and Irish labor
ers had a bit of u scrimmage in New
York last week, in which eight persons
were killed and about 200 wounded.
The occasion was picnic celebration of
the Orangemen at Elm park. Although
some Of the police captains had notice of
the attack on the excursion. they neither
did anything to prevent it, nor even re-
ported tic same to the superintendent.
The pIcknickers were the attacked party,
but they were well armed, and made
things quite lively for few hours. The
Orangemen advertise another picnic in
August, at which they challenge their
natural enemies TO appear if they Ihirk
best. Tie authorities of New York will
be much to blame if they allow any such
thing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-07-22

Two CAGES containing Il pair OF Atr-
:an Lions. and tour PumaS or American
lions, the elephant ''Nictoria," and two
camcl~ passed through here ON tie cars
Yesterday \. VI. from New York. to Join
Yankee 4 bu-on'~ Circus at 81. Johns
Tho car doors were thrown open to give
air To the elephant and camel>, and quite
Il crowd gathered ri the Central depot to
hava u free look at IN. show. The lions
could :,l>p he >ecm through the small
Crates Of thcir CAGES, they being ON fiat
car connected to the one occupied by the
elephant and camcl~ The company was
not dies med II dispense, however, with
out.a little cNcitcmcnt.as The sequel prov
ell. rs the keeper of the animals enter
ell the care of the four American lions to
clean out the cage, one of the lions
spran" past him and out OF the door.
aii4htlnG on the ground i'll the midst Ct
the crowd This was something more
than had been h;Irgalncd for. and it Is
recorded that The way boot-hcll> an
coat-taisS disappeared around lumber
piles. &c., WAS not slow. The highest
lumber piles brought Il premium, and the
lion had things all his own way for Il
few minutes. The lion beat a hastv re-
treat under the CIR and remained there
growing angrlly until compelled to come
out 10y the keeper, who backed up his
pcr>ua>Iun with Il club. \ rope with a
moose had been prepared and 80 arranged
that when the lion came from under the
car he had 10 pass through the moose
which WAS drawn 10y parties Oh the top
ct the car, and the animal secured and
put back into the cage. having injured
no one while at liberty. The lions belong
TO Miss Minnie Wells, and ii was by one
of them that she was attacked and some
what injured, while exhibiting with them
in New York city Il few days since 1t
was fortunate that the beast did not sec
fit 10 make an immediate attack on any
OF these standing around the car, as he
was an ugly looking customer, and might
have done considerable mischief in short
tlme.-BuringtoH Free Press
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-07-22

PorrLArIoN.-If any place in this
State can 20 ahead of Burlington in re-
spect to the following, we will call on
the census man." for further particu-
lars: There is one family in this city
consisting Of father, mother, and twenty
two children the father is IL years old
and the mother 80; another family of
seven children and the mother only 10
years old. In the first family there are
four pairs Of twins, in the second three,
and tie children in both families are all
living. Press.
One OF the most violent storms which
ever visited Canada swept over Montreal
on Wednesday evening last week. Num-
bers OF buildings We're blown down. and
hundreds said to be damaged. No loss
OF life Is reported. OF the buildings de-
stroyed were two large freight depots of
the Grand Trunk Railway, the loss of
which, together with their contents, will
be very heavy
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-07-22

We gave last week very briefly the
facts that came to hand respecting a
shocking collision on the North 9rn rail-
road, about one mile north OF Canaan,
\. IL, Wednesday +. NJ. 1t was be-
tween the up accommodation tram,
Conductor Shattuck, and the down mail
train, Conductor Barnes. The place for
the regular meeting Of the trains is at
West Canaan, , miles above Canaan.
On this day, the up train was late, and
Mr. Shattuck telegraphcd to Mr.. Barnes
giving him till twenty minutes past one
10 reach Canaan. Mr.. Snattuck subse-
qucntly re, ukcl the telegram, sending
another message to West Canaan for
Nj. Barnes, which was repeated back
to Mr. Shattu,l at Canaan. The up
train thea proceeded. When the down
train reached West Canaan, it had seven
minutes in which to reach Canaan. Mr..
Barnes, accordingly made but Il short
stop at West Canaan, and Mr.. S!attuck'
second dispatch did not come into his
hands. One account says, after the
train had got Il few rods from the West
Canaan station passengers on board saw
u man ut the station waving Il paper
that locked like Il Telegram, and it is re-
portcI that one OF the passengers pulled
the signal rope, hoping TO stop tue tram.
Ii seems. however, that Mr.. Barnes dis
not see the waving signal, and the tran
went on. One veTsi III Is that the opcr
atpr at West Canaan had finished lie
pcatin4 back Mr.. Shaliuck'S message Il
Mr. Barnes Jus! IL the down train reach
cd the station. bat that he dill not hav,
line to get oGt on the platform before
the cars moved away. y terrible re
>pon>ibihty rests On some one, but 1t L
now unknown who i to bear the blame
! \ Misunderstanding of She tclc~rau,, q
the failure OF Mr.. Barnes to get Mr.
/ Nhattuck's second message. was the cauS
.; the disaster.
When they met, the down train wa
"oin4 AT the rate ct probably forty mile
an hour, while the up tram WAS proceed
/ lng at a much slower rate. The train
/ were on a curve and some five hundrr,
yards apart. Mr.. Barnes was on III
,n.imr. where Inc went TO compare hi
watch with lIc engineers. Seeing tn
up train coming. Mr.. Barnes said
"ChMiyv, the tram Is comiug," and IN
ncliatrly jumped of. IL did two othe
men who were on the engine. Charlie
W Clark. at Concord, the engineer. re
manned reversing his engine, and IN,