Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-26
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 Accident on the Elevated Road-An Engine at Full Speed Jumps Into the Street.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-At ten minutes before l one o'clock yesterday morning, after the last l train from Rector street on the Metropolitan Elevated railroad had reached the upper ter l minus of the road, the engine started with single passenger car to convey the employees of l the company to their homes. A few minutes l later the engine separated fron the car, and while the latter was between the tracks at 144th street, with most of it's inmates bruised and wounded, the engine had fallen to the avenue below, with its occupants even more seriously hurt. The victims were Edward Will Hams, conductor Richard Kirkwood, engi- neer; John Constantine, fireman William Haigh, Francis 0. Faulkenberg, John O. Schonour, William Kemball. Starting on the east track, the train rushed down the road on that side for ten blocks, and at 145th street darted over to the west track. At this point there are three tracks, the middle one being used by the company for storing cars, and the whole brought into intricate harmony by an elaborate system of 'tfrogs" and s'switches" It was owing primarily to the switch, and ill g secondary sense to the frog that the accident occurred. The high rate of speed which led to the ssderailment" could have had no such result but for the turning of the train from the east to the west track over middle track which has no utility, except as place for the company to put their empty cars on when not in use. The turn from the up track was accomplished in safety, and the engine safely crossed the middle track also. The passenger car, however, had not such good fortune. As it touched the frog" at the left rail of the switch of the middle track it Jumped" and becoming detached from the engine continued it's way for about fifty feet between the tracks. Finally it came in con- tact with an empty car standing on the middle track, and was brought to stop. It was it. self only skeleton when it came to stand, and the other was deprived of one of it's trucks by the force of the collision, while the inmates were all thrown forward with great violence and some of them seriously injured. In the meantime the engine continued on its proper course, and it was not until after it had reached the down track that it yielded to the impulse to jump" When it did yield, how ever, it plunged over into the street with the despairing bound of man struck by mimic ball and leaping into the air with the deadly energy of the reaction. Ths conductor was under the wreck helpless and suffering, and the two others were so much hurt and SO con- pletely dazed as to be unable to care for them selves. In little while the police arrived on the ground and at once summoned the people living in the neighborhood to assist them in caring for the wounded, and all trace of the accident was soon removed.
 Good Feeling for Minister Lowell.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-The Tribune's special London cable says: American affairs have been much discussed during the week. The announcement of Mir. Lowells appointment as Minister to England elicits general applause. Most of the English papers, the Times except ed, heartily welcome him. There is much in- telligent comment on Mir. Lowelps literary distinction, accepting him as 8 worthy success sor of Motley. Among other odd errors, how ever, one paper described MT. Lowell as the author of "Fhanetopsis." Several leading provincial papers show better knowl- edge of his works than those in London. hear privately numerous expressions of re- joicing that America, after such long delay, will be so admirably represented. MT. Lowell is personally we'll known in London.
 Another Competitor Admitted.
 ROCHESTER,, Jan. 25.-Through the indirect suggestion of Hanlan's packer MT. Soule, the donor of the Hanlan- Courtney prize of &C., 900, has admitted James Riley to the pro- posed rowing contest on the Potomac on May 20. Hanlan's packer is reported as saying that he would TOW under such circumstances and thus obviate the necessity of pay or play race between him and Courtney alone. Mir. Soule agreed to pay Riley $500 should he row and be defeated. Letters to this effect have been mailed to Hanlan and Blaikie. MT. Soules Toronto agent says that Hanlan told him per- sonally also that he would agree to TOW in the Massachusetts contest on June IT for prize of $5, ,00O, under the auspices of the Eastern Rowing Association. Soule expresses conf dence in race between Hanlan, Riley and Courtney at Washington May 20.
 faYnell's Reception i'm Buffalo.
 BUFFALO January 25.-Parnell and Dillon arrived this forenoon from Cleveland. They were met at the depot by Rev. Father Oronin, chairman of the general subscription commit tee, and number of members of the Parnen reception organization. The visitors were es- corted to the lift House, where they were for mally welcomed by James Mooney, chairman of the reception committee. This evening they were escorted to the Academy of Music, where they were welcomed by an enormous crowd. The house was literally packed. About two hundred of the most prominent citizens of Buffalo were upon the stage. Hon. George W. Clinton presided and delivered the opening address, after which Parnen was in troduced to the meeting, and in an able ad- dress stated the grievances of Ireland and the suferings of her peasantry. Several speakers followed, including Hon. l.. l.. Lewes, Mat thias Rohr and General Horton. Subscriptions were then taken up, the gross amount collect ed in Buffalo aggregating $6,000.
 BicyclistS vs. Horses.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-A number of wealthy residents of this city are making arrangements for somewhat novel sporting event. It is proposed to have David Stanton, Waller and Phillips, the English long-distance bicyclists,