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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-19

~ few days, ago tlrcre died in the
town Of Vernon, Wihncshiek county,
Iowa, al aged farmer named Carpenter
who left q will bequcathing to his son
an old chest that had been an heirloom
In the family. On opening tho chest
tho son was surprised and incelised to
find that 1t contained nothing ofiyalue.
lie SO reported to the remaiiiing mcm-@
bcrs Of tic family, when they persuaded
him TO make further Investigations,
which he did III taking the chest apart
In doing so two cleatS, each !half an /
inch thick, aud perforated with ,iaugcre
holes. were. discovered, Tearing off I
these clcats, tho young man 'fohh0 that
tliey were hollow, and Chat thda space
betweonijtho,lid and the boitoinRof the
cleats, had been filed With gold, coins I
by tho thoughtful parent. 4. How long
they had been stored Iii such h Singular
manner In that Old chest is a. lhystery.S
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-19
VOL. III.-NO. So.
"N-NOt VI Much, Sir!"

Henry liutChing&. small. weak and cx-
ccodingly nervous, was pltfll object as he
appeared mt the bar Of the Police Court
He hat been arrested for something, but
he knew not what, on somcbodv's com
plalnl, and he WAS filled with an undciin-
able fear Tor the future. Suddenly. the
name of his wife, Hattie, crowded in his
ears as Ills Honor called her to- the bench
an'i hr sank back ON the railing for sup
port.
'l"nr wife charges y"t with assaulting
and abandoning" her, Henry. What have
yon to say I" asked Justice Murray.
"N"t-much. "ir, suffered Henry
l "uh better say not much, ,ir. said
Hattie, leaning over him Ikea storm cloud
''l-i don't, nnIy IT uih-ddnt assault
You.
His knees wrr" "ctin" weak.
"What - she alrirk"t, as she lowered
above him in her wrath. her black eyes
flushing and her checks hlanrhcd. 'You
didn't assault me, YOU inlolcrablc little
whclp. You didn't abanding inc an you
didn't tell me that You ony took me for
luck and got stuck on your bargain, you
little rcd-hcadcd crss, you!"
"N-no, ilat-lIa,tic, IL only"
"Didn't you try to murder me, you imp
o darkness, by shyin' broad axe at me
an nearly broke my skull2"
"lt d--didn't hit you"
"No, but you'd wish it had, you blood
thirsty aillcion, you
"Ah' it was nl--my b-broad hatchct
an II was ony t--takin it away W
when you j-jcrkcd il ou---out O nl---my
ham. didn't m--,mcan'----
"lou didn't mean! No, you're too mean
for anything. TOO mean to live, and, ugh,
| don't know how ever come up with
such Il horrid creature anyhow" -
"llold on, Madame" said his Honor.
"lt strikes me that YOU have very strong
vocabulary AT your disposal"
81 never had any cavalry at my disposal,
an ="
care you sure now that he struck you 2"
81 I'll swear to il ON this Biblcn
''Oh, d-dcar mime. Now she's agoin'
toto commit p-pcrjury, groancd Henry.
She looked a, him as if she could commit
murder and he hung his head.
"Ion'll have to give 5000 bail to appear
for trial, Henry" said Ills Honor
"ll-how much, asked Henry.
'Fivc hundred dollars"
son, dear, ca. never get that" he
groanrd as he washed away by two Ollie
crS. She passed down md out a deter
mined, terrible specimen of the women
VIII" ''an>t agoin' to let any man rule her.
No, sir, not by Il jug full
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-19
Forests and Rainfall

Many rivcrs have totally disappeared
or have been reduced to mere streams
by an Irrational telling Of the forests.
In tho northeast of Germany, the Narp
and Gold rivers exist only In name.
The classic lands OF antiquity are rich
IN sad lessons Of deforcstation. The
springs and brooks of Palestine are dry,
and the fruitfulness of the land has dis
appeared. The Jordan is four feet
lower than 1t was In the New Tcsta-
ment days. Greece and Spain suffer
severely to this day from the effects OF
destroying their forests. Mony parts OF
the kingdom Of Wurtembhrg have been
rendered almos5 barren by the Telling
of trees. In Hungary the periodically
returning droutt Is universally attrib-
utcd to the eXtermihation Of the for
ests. We attribute the present unfruit-
fulness Of ASH Minor and Greece to
the destruction of the woods; steppcs,
ruins and tombs have taken the place
Of what was the highest culture. Sar-
dinia and Sicily were once the gra raries
Of Italy, but have long since lost the
uitfnlness sung by the ancient poets.
On the other hand man can improve
the condition Of the land III which he
lives, more slowly indeed, but rs cer-
tainly, by cultivating and preserving
tho forests. In earlier years reliable
authorities have told us that in tho
Delta Of upper Egypt there we're only
five orslx days of rain IN the year, but
that since the time when Mehemet All
caused some 20, ,00C, trees to be planted,
the number ofdays Of rainin the year
has increased to forty-hve or foIty-six.
The SueA canal has produced remark
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-19

partaking Of Il very hosptablc supper,
| retired to my couch in search of re-
pose.
Vain uclusion.
might have slept ten minutes, when
| was awoke by II strange noise. rose
sitting, and found the place in total
darkness. Now, had carefully trim
med the lamp before lying down, and
added supply Of oil, but somehow or
other it had gone out.
Cropping my way, strove to feel for
the lamp, but to my surprise could not
discover it, while Il strarre tlappinw
noise made me aware that, { was not
alone.
Now am not exactly II coward, but
it would be vain for me to tlgny that {
felt somewhat uneasy. Ghosts | did
not for one moment believe in, but the
Indians of the village did not bear the
best character for honesty.
"Who comes ?" cried in the native
dialect.
No answer
| recollccted having removed from
o'iN 'NetNs W H. bSN ~ blo o'ihs " llCll " us
very much in ny way, and determined
| not to be robbed with lmpunity,
struck right and lett.
At this moment the moon came out
from behind Il cloud in all its glory.
The secret was out.
Through the open window number
of night birds, owls, bats and many
others unknown to temperate climcs,
had come in search of food. The oil
smelling very powerfully had attracted
their notice.
Their first proceeding was to snuff
out the light with their wings, after
which one and al! rushed to banquet on
the savory liquid.
My indignation was so fully aroused
thatI struck wildly in every direction,
nor did l rest until every bird was
forcibly expelled.
lay down again to get what slumber
| could, but when, next day, the qucs-
ton of sleeping arose, strongly OBJ
jectcd to pass the night In a place with
an open window.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-19
THE OLD BARN.

Rickety, old and crazy,
Shingleless, lacking some doors.
Bad in tho upper story.
Wanting boards in tho floors,
Beams s'r iS thick with cobweby,
lsidgopolo yollow and gray.
Hangng in helploss innocence
Over tho mows Of hay.
How tho winds turned around it
Winds OF stormy day
Scattering tho fragrant hay-soed,
Whisking tho straws away;
Streaming in ut the orannies.
Spreading the clover smell,
Changing the dark old granary
Into fowery dell.
Oh, how | loved tho shadows,
That clung to tho si!ont roof.
Day dreams wovo with tho quiet,
Many glittering woof;
climbed to the highest rafters
And watched the swallows at play,
Admired tho knots in the boarding,
And rolled in tho pillows Of hay.
Palace Of King couldn't match t,
Tho Vatican loses it's charm,
Whom placed in my memory's balance,
Beside tho old gray barn.
And I'd rather scent the clover.
Piled in tho barns roomy mows,
Than sit In tho breath Of tho highlands
Poured from the Appen ne brows.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-19
Baron Rotlschiltl's hIaxims.
Attend carefully to details of your b,,

Attend carefully to details of your bust
ncssl
BE prompt in all thingsl
Consider well, then decide positively
Dare to do right! Fear to do wrongl
Endure trlals patientlyl
Fight lifc's battle bravely, manfullyl
Go not In the society of the vicious
Hold integrity sacredl
Injure not another's reputation or bust
ness 5I h
Join hands only with the virtuousl
Keep your mind from evil thoughtsl
Lie not for any consideration
\ Mover try to appear what you are notl
Observe good manners b
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-19

4 BE not too, prodigal /: the kettle when
too fun puts out the fire. ,i3}3.i a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01

II eRsiOns! Pensions!
WAR 1912.

ACTS FED. l4ih, 1871, AND MARCH 9th, ISIS
owe Pensions Of IS per Month from DAT. os
u Acts % al! persons who served not LESS
THAN IA DAYS, unless in Battle Widows .f
such persons are entitled, uihoat regard 10 a..
ef marriage.
Widows 81 Soldiers who were married p-ior,,
February l7fA Isl 5, are entitled under n. Ar
1871. The children OF Soldiers are nor e.iit.5
under these Acts.
Under the Act % March 9th ISIS. An ps-.o,,
whose names were stricken from the pension roll.
Tor serving IN the iaie CirI Var, are restored
the BE- neft 10 date only from the 9A Of NareL
1878. and r0'for time whilst stricken oT
Names 10 full Of the soldier aud Captain md
WHOM the soldier served. and the state, Couatt
and town, il possible where the Soldier v,tv
FROM and auy other particulars remembered abou.
Service mr.tL giren. Also II any Bounty Land
Warrant has been received under Act % iS50 o-
1895. Names os Widow before ard after Narsf
age, when. where. snd by whom married, arf
date OF death at husband, when and where
Persons Who served IN the Mexican War wiz
send namcs and particulars, a. Congress will pro-
baby also give Pensions q said persons.
Such az are interested IN the said benefits. wiz
address the subscriber, Nith little delay az ru,
sible, enclosing postage zoe answer. Address,
John -. &aliah her.
GAM ANn PATENT AGFNr.
80. 1910 STREET, y. WEST.
WASHINGTON, ID. {.
March 90, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01

Excellent instruments nod sold very low.
Have Organs and Pianos. ai STYLES. and an
prices. Organs from $50 o. $3.50. and y ianOs
from Sl75 o. $3.50. Instruments made o. very
best material, al modern improvements. i writ
ten guarantee accompanies every instrument sold,
guaranteeing il for wears. VIII make terms
easy: viii Sell on uo1thly instalimcnts; plan as
low as So q month: large discounts f0r cash.
Old Pianos and Organs taken 10 exchange for new
ones, and 'ull value allowed. This comparative
cheapncss places these Instruments within the
reach OF all. Parties desiring % purchase either
an organ Plano, vii. dnd il o. cir interest %
buy O.. me. Get ms prices. Correspondence 500
licitld. DO not tail O. send for catalogues. re-
iercuces aud circulars, giving an thistory of
factories. clear account oi capacities, and exact
merits. furuish,d % any enc free on application
90 EDWARD T. PAUL., Agent.
June ]. ls7S-ly. Maruas5u-g vs.. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01

The undersigned having had considerable ex-
perieIce in Mantul-Making, desires 90 announce
T. the Ladies az Char'estown and vicinity that
she il prepared % O. Sewing In the very best
sty 'e az gerry moderate charges.
Residence IN the house formerly occupied by
Jos Il. yesterday on the corner Of Congress and
Water streets.
MRS. VIRGINIA SOUDERS.
Sept 2s;h, ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01
Boot aud shoe NIulling,
REPAIRING sc.

rf1HE undersigned has removed bis Shop 90 lie
buildipgou thccoruct o. Chariesand lilefiy
streets in Zoe building lately occupied hy Wei
rick Il Wci',r 7 De- chaiacteroi the work done hv
citizens OF Chailestown and vicinity. ltis hardly
necessary io add that he viii endcavor 10 susiaip
his reputation a. q reliable vorkman, and willc,-
ecute promptly and az reasonable rates all orders
given him-ciihor for New work or Repairing
JOHN AVIS ot w.
Nav Is. 1873. Aprill5 1916.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01
NOTICE.

Z TAKE this method to inform my friend. ard
1 customers in general, that have moved
av Jewelry establishment 90 The room formally
nsed bv the centennial Book Store" aud one
dooi yves. Of Lights Drug store, where w.llt:
all kinds of
WATCH.
CLOCK, AID
JEWELRT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01
Plain and Ornamental
Pas STEERING.

ryNnE subscriber takes advantage o. the Press as
medium by which 90 inform the citizens Of
this and adjoining counties that lie is prepared TO
undertake the
PLASTERIEG OF HOUSES,
IN any st,lc thatmay be desired from one Coatto
three, Hard Finish, White Coat on Heavy skim
Corniccs and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
desired None but first-cass workmcn viii be
employed on work that may be entrusted 20 me.
CLSTERNS CEWENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO nom.
hereby tender my grateful edgements
Cor the liberal patronage ! have received since
commencing business. sud hope by strict adhe-
renee 10 duty to merit continuance OF the same.
Et'~ All communications addressed TO me az
CharlestoWn, W Va. will receive prompt atten-
tion c. FRANK GALLANER.
March 2s. l8In
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01
Emrnitml" Repaired.

THE undprigocd has opened n Furniture re
I pair shop 10 iho building on corner of san
ue and Nam ,trrcts, CharltsioNn-a few doo's
East of Court House, ON same side. Tie Will Zee
pair Furniture ~ ,uh,taftiai ard neat manner 90
rcascuabl. prices, and w'tbpromputpdc
Jan. 80. lSt5-N TgEEST
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01
REPAIRING

Atpriccs .iai defy competition. viii work
cheaper than any man in the state Of WestNh
ginia. ior ihr same amount ol work. Palasoi. ,
Umbtc.as. Nio'ins &C., repaired.
June u. Is74-lv. ". ". BURTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01

7 HAVE a beautiful line Of Children's Kid,
E Grained Morocco, Goat Morocco, Turkish
Morocco Lasting Kid Foxed. Button and Lace
Shoes cor little Children; side Button Slips,
Ncvpor; Ties-ail Sizes also, Misses Side Lace
Caters. Newport lies; Zeirler and Bro Button
Lace Shoes tor ladies; Sippers-rlain and Ro-
-ettes Newport Ties; Side, Front and Button
Shoes-a. OF tAe latest make and OF the latest
stJ les.
ALSO. Mems Richmond stitch Downs Bro7afs,
Bows Fine and Coarse Sbaes-in endless variety.
Call and see the best Stock eyer before exhibited
IN thi. market G. ". IRCSSElL.
June /, ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01
- 1900 Esinno.

4 COMPLETE TRIUMPH At THE CENTEN-
NAL EXHIBITION!
Tao Weber Pianos received ;he highest award
az the Centennial Exposition. Beware of other
manufacturers calming Centennial award as 10
Is false. The ~ ebcr Piano has also the best re-
ferenccs ofany Piano in che World. Send for a
catalogue containing account of factory prices
and the judges report at tie Centennial. g..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01
NOTICE.

A IL persons indebted 10 tae undersigned rs
a former Agent of the B. e O. Il. K. Company
Tor freigbts. o~ Commissions. or 90 the bate firm
OF Starry x Lock, are notified that payment must
De made 90 once.
July -, ISIS T. d. STARRY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01

lust BECEIVED.-lce Woolor SILK shetland,
81 Shetland Wool, Single and Split Berlin
Zephyr, az GRO. V. TAlLOk'S.
August 8 ISIS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01

4 household word rctai'ed % lowest factory
price; especially recommended for sweetness 0f
tone, durability ard finish.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01
JOHN NJ. COYLE g. Co,
REAL ESTATE BROHERs,

DUY and Sell Real Estate. in town and country.
ID Prompt attention given % all business placed
Ia thoir hands. Titles examined and Convey
auces promptly prepared.
.rv, Business transacted 10 tho Law Ofice OF
FraucS Beckwith, on Main street, nearly oppo-
site the Carter House.
February o l815-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01


In al 90. branches in Tho best manner ard a. re-
duccd prices STAIR BUILDING q speciality
FURNITlk E made ard REPAIRED, aisn oina.
menis. such rs WALL BKACkETS, FRAMES,
&c.. made and repaired pr'mptly.
shop ~ resid,ncrnf ) ID. " ondv. In Cinflr
town. Orders NAV bcir't a. FnEE . ntss Oihcc, OF
address No nj Post 0lrc.
Ageust5. 1876 g. SLOWER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-03-01

House building and Carpenter

rg'nE undersigned sill execute work in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
LATEST BY MAIL.

1t is reported that GO, 900 hundred weight of
rails have been recently bought in Germany
for the United States.
The recently pardoned French COmmu-
nists seem to be forgetting what is due to the
Government which released them from de-
served captivity, and are now openly advo-
eating the most mischievOus doctrines.
1t is rumored that Secretary Thomas Of
the Navy has discovered a system of straw
bidding in naval contracts, calculated to COM
pei the government to pay exhorbitant prices
for supplies.
The American Board of Commissioners
for Foreign Missions has expended since its
organization about 81, 100000; 26 languages
have been reduced to writing; upwards of
25O0 different educational and religious pub
locations have been published in 46 different
languages, and more than 40, 900 pupils have
been instructed
Congress some time since called upon the
Treasury Department for information as to
the amount of money that had been expend-
ed for the Indian service since the beginning
of the Government. The work was perfect
ed by the Treasury officials, but Congress
failed to make the necessary appropriation to
prepare the manuscript for the printer. The
result, however, of this research is known,
and the footings of the immense tables
show that to the first of last July, the end Of
the fiscal year 1879, the Government has ex-
pended on account of the Indians, SlSl ,OO0,-
600. The estimated number Of Indians now
living is 800, 100000.
A special from Washington to the Boston
Advertiser says: Information from demo-
cratic sources in New York does dot agree
with the impression received there by Sena-
tor Hill that Kelly would withdraw. The
friends OF the latter now send word that it
seems at least probable that he will. With
this comes the information that Tilden has
made another contribution from his barrel to
Ewing's success. While all the letters he re-
ceives from the Ohio managers speak conf
IDENTIFY of victory, he is reported TO regard it
as singular that they all call earnestly for
money
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
Church Directory.

ORTuoDox GREGATIoNAI-tirante CHI, State
street, between Bridge and Oak streets. Rev.
James II. Ecob, pastor; residence State street.
Morning service at 1920 A. NJ. Sunday school at
noon. Evening services at = O'Clock.
UNIV vERsALIsT-COr. Winthrop and Summer streets.
Rev. George W. whitney, pastor; residence, sew
all street. Preaching services AT 1890 sabbath
school at u NJ, Conference Meeting at 7o'elock.
Preaching tomorrow by the pastor.
PRoTEsTANT ErIscoPAL-state St, between Oak
and winthrop Rev; samuel upjohn rector Morn
ing service 1870 A. VI. Evening service Il l.. NJ.
Preaching tomorrow by the pastor.
FIRST BArTIsr-Corner Winthrop and Perlam SITS.
Free seats. Rev. Horace W: ridden, pastor; resi-
dence, Sewall street, head of Weston street
Morning service 1890 A. NJ. Evening II L. NJ. Sab
bath school at Il NJ Preaching tomorrow by the
FREE i,ArrIsr-state street, north of Bridge. Free
seats. G. r. Penney, pastor; residence summer
street. Morning service 1870 A. NJ sabbath
School at Il. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor.
METHODIST EPIscorAI-tireen street, east OF state.
Rev. W. VI. Sterling, pastor; residence at the par
sonagc, next door to the church. Morning service
Il NJ Preaching tomorrow by Rev X. L. Green
of Lewiston.
their new church edifce at the Congregationast i
Vestry, State street. Services at 1890 A. NJ.
Preaching tomorrow by Rev. Mr.. Thacher of
FIRST CHgIsrI,N NCHrECH-NorthernA Avenue. sun
day school at O'Clock J.. VI. Prayer Meeting
sunday evening at o'clock. Thursday evening at
CArmoIc-s,ate at, north of Bridge. Rev. D. W.
Murphy. pastor Morning service, 1890 A. NJ
=
The Adventists hold meetings in Darby Block every
sunday afternoon al the usual hour.
The ngreguona First Baptist, Free Baptist, and
Methodist churches hold social conference meetings
in thcir vestries every "Wednesday evening at Il
O'Clock
SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIoNAL, 1IALLowEI.t.-
Rev. &. a. White, pastor. Morning service 1880
sunday School 30 I. VI.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL, HALLOwELI-Rev. Mr.
Grovenor pastor residence opposite church. Morn
ing service, 1890. Afternoon ice. 2.30; Sab
bath school lis Z. NJ.
BAPTIST CHURCH, HALLowEII-No pastor. Sab
bath school at 1870 A.. NJ Preaching service at
I'arshIey.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HALLowELL - No rector
Morning service at 1890. Evening service AT
go sunday School at Z. NJ
UNIvERsALIsr CHURCH, HALLowELL-Pr Preaching
service at 2.30 7. NJ Sunday School at l. Confer
ence meeting in evening. Services tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-10-11
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT IN
MICHIGAN.
Several Cars TelescOped aud Eleven
Coaches Piled Up.
SEVERAL PERSONS KILLED AND
WOUNDED.

DETROIT, October 10. A serious accident
occurred on the Michigan Central Railroad.
Il short distance east of jackson, at one
O'Clock this morning. The Pacific express
train bound west, which left Detroit four min
utes late, collided with a switch engine on
the main track at that place, telescoping the
baggage and express cars and pling the re-
naming coaches, eleven in number. on top
of each other. The first coach was filled with
emgrants most of whom were killed or ser-
ouslv injured. Many occupants of other
coaches were also killed or injured 1t is
supposed that 30 or 20 passengers were killed
number are thought to be cmigrants and Sec
ond class passengers. Physihians and sur
geons were at once summoned from Jackson,
and special train carrying physicians left
Detroit at ) A. NJ. A large force of employ
es on the railroad, with larger number of
citizens of Jackson, are on the ground, en-
gagged in extricating bodies from the wreck.
Railroad officials aud surgeons are busily at
work, attending to the wounded-doing ev-
erything to alleviate suffering.
JACKSON, October 10. Up to noon eigh-
teen dead bodies were taken from the wreck
of whom ten from the emmgrant car are not
identified. Leopold Hoffman of Randolph,
Mass, is among the injured. Thus far thir-
ty-eight injured are identified. 1t is expected
thpt a number of bodies are still in the wreck.
The engineer and fireman of the express train
were literally tore in pieces, but the engineer
Of the switch engine escaped.
The train was made up of seven Wagner
slcepers, and four passenger coaches and
mail and baggage cars. The passengers of
the first coach were comparatively unharmcd.
The harvest of death was in the second and
third coaches.
The fourth and fifth coaches escaped with
slight damages. As near as can be ascer-
tanned, the accident was caused by the switch
man at Jackson Junction occupying the main
track with switch engine.
At Jackson in the afternoon, the Michigan
Central Railroad officials examined the diff
fercnt yard employees at the Air Line juno
ton, where the switch~engine with which the
train collidcd was placed on the main track.
1t appears that the men engaged in making a
freight train at the east end of the yard, went
to the telegraph office at the Junction, and
got information that the Pacific Express was
nearly 30 minutes late. The yard-master re-
ported to the engineer of the switch engine
that they had i5 minutes of Pacific time in
which Ito make up the freight train, and it
was this work they were engaged in when
the collision occurred.