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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
GENERAL NEWS.
Terrible Storms Of Wind and Hail in
Illinois snd Mississippi.
Great Loss af Life, Many Injuries and
Much Property Destroyed.
Account OF Battle Between the sritis,.
Forces and the Afghnas.
DESTRUCTIVE STORM.
Central Illinois Visited by u Destr,,ctiy
Wind and Rain storm.


Wind and Rain storm.
Chicago, April 26.-The following are
additional particulars of Saturday nights
storm ut Ashland, ILL.,: Several Thousand
: collars worth Of property was destroyed
ny heavy hail. alternated with rain,
which continued all night, and flooded
streets, cellars, etc.
At Farmer City, ILL.,, creeks and
sloas lis are higher than ever known be-
tore' and fences. culverts, bridges, walks,
etc, are carried off. Chas. Strausberr
was drowned while trying to cross a a
creek on horseback.
AT kankakee almost an unprecedent-
ed amount Of water fell. The river rose
hve feet. Farm lands are flooded and
work will be delayed two weeks. Much
out. w WV" Aoo
Near Taylorville the cyclone was ter
rihc: Many houses were demolished and
the inmates crippled, killed or carried
away and are still missing. Many are
rendered homeless by the storm, which
lasted from seven o'clock in the evening
to midnight. Alonzo Cullers house was
blown to atoms. One of his children
was killed outright and another carried
on and was found dead in the morning.
Mrs. L. J. Langley was killed, John
dessuer had his skull fractured and
will die. A man named Watts. md
his wife, were blown about n
quarter of mile locked in each others
arms, and We're found badly cut and
bruised and insensible. L. ". Brent
Mr.. Elliott, wife and two children, a little
daughter of Ed. Leight, and Thos Hill
l were injured. Hundreds Of cattle, sheep
and hogs were crippled and killed and
fowls were found in the track Of the the
cyclone dead and divested of their plum
age.
Reports of damage are constantly be-
ing received at Taylorville and relief
measures for the destitute are being TAX
1t seems that the storms of last week.
III extent, violence and destruction, have
never been equalled in this part Of the
country,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

Memphis, April GA destructive
tornado swept over the country in the
vicinity OF Macon, Miss, last night,
Telegraph lines are torn down and the
me"ger reports received bring intelli-
gence OF the loss of several lives. Full
er details are hourly expected.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

Constantinople, April &.-The powers
have addressed collective note to the
porte demanding that the frontier, evac-
nated last week, and since occupied by
Albanians, be Immediately reoccupied
and then surrendered to the Montegrins,
III accordance with the terms of the con-
yention
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
THE Weather..

Washington, April 26-The indica-
tions for the upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys are: Northwest to
southwest winds, stationary or lower
temperature, rising barometer, and part
~ cloudy or clear weather.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

Halifax, April 25.-A dispatch from
st. Johns, N. b., Says the steamer
Caspian went ashore and was afterwards
run aground. Her fire compartment was
full of water. Dry goods in the cargo
was seriously damaged.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

-; New York, April 26-Eugene Fairfax
Williamson. pleaded guilty to-day Of de.
fra,lding jewelry store out of thirty-fiye
dollars by a forged check. He was re-
manded at the request of the counsel.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

Paris, April 26-At all of the English
and American churches yesterday, nn ap-
peal was made for contributions to Lady
Lagards fund for the relief of the Bull
garians ut East Romelia.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

Rome, April 26-Costa, noted social
list, has been arrested at Milan with a
woman alleged to be Russian nihilist.
whose extradition is demanded.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

New Orleans, April 26-Joseph SeGg-
man, senior member of the firm of j. l.
W. Seligman & Co., bankers, New York,
died suddenly Of heart disease yesterday.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Severe SENTENCE.

Harrisburg, April 26-Judge Pearson
sentenced Kemble PetrofT, Sntler Craw-
ford and Rumbergen, each to 81 600 fine
and one year at hard labor in the peni-
tentiary.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
a Powder Explosion.

Berlin, April 26-A telegram from
Breslan, reports a powder explosion at
kocingsruhe, resulting in the death of
Six persons, and wounding several others.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

Tho largest brick ever taken from the
Homcstake or any other mill in the Hills
in two weeks, was on exhibition in
Dcadwood tho other day. It weighed
2,&00 ounces and wIs worth S46SN.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
4 bad Failure.

London, April 26.-Cornelius Sheers,
upholster and paper hanger of Manches-
ter. and large speculator in buildings,
public houses, etc, has failed. Liabilities
pf3 i)fn
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

New York, April 26-The steamer Bas-
sano, from Hull, reports passing through
a field of ice and on April Goth seeing an
iceberg three hundred feet high.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

Berlin, April 26-The emperor last
night went to Weisbaden.
Bismarck is again suffering from neur-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
FOREIGN.
RulnOred Resignation.

NHMOred KesignatiOn.
London, April 26-It is reported that
the British ambassadors to Constantine
pie and Vienna have forwarded their re-
signations.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
CHICAGO.

Chicago. April d.
WHEAT-Strong, higher, Sl.1S,4 cash; S1.l4,4
May; $l.l9as June.
ConN-Steady. s6i.c cash and May; s6ai bid
for June; 36asc July.
OArs-Stcady 29ilc cash and May; 2Sss June.
RYE-IIigher, SIC.
BARLEY-SIn.Slc.
PoRk-Strong, higher, Sa.9a': cash and May
$l0.U2t: June.
LARp-Strong, higher. 81 bid for May; sos
bid for June.
WHISKY-S1.0i.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
The VoItaic BeN Co., M0rsh0I,
Mich.

Will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upon 80
days trial. Speedy cures guaranteed.
They mean what they say. Write to
them without delay.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
WALL STREET

WALL STREET.
New York. April 2b.
Money-5G6 2 cent.
Govcrnmcnt-Dull.
Stock-lrregular.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
MILWAUKEE.

Milwaukee. April 2.
WHEAr-Advanced 'sd2c. Noon board strong
and :quict. Hard and No. /, Sl2l No. 2and
April. $l.l1hs; May SLIP; June Sl.Hl..
CoRN-Quiet. No. ., 36iac.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

Privilege for Nonc-Justice for All.
VANkTON LIBERAL LEAGUE meets every
L Sunday evening at 7:al at Liberal League
Hall, three doors east of ketchums store Third
Street. The public cordially invited to attend.
]. w. c. MORRISON.
President.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
THE LAND OFFICE CHANGE


Springfield Goes to WatertOwn-A History
of the Discontinued Office, and Comments
on Its Removal
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
To Exci,ang'
Notice.

"A pectfully requested to remove all manure
and rubbish from theiy premises: also from the
streets ST! and alleys adjoining their property.
safety and health of the city, and if not COM
piled with within two weeks the authorities
will have it done at the expense of the property
owners.
BY order of committee on streets grades and
alleys WM. REINHARDT,
City Marshal.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
Ponies Lost.

Ponies Lost.
IN Wednesday. April 21st near Gayville.
~ Yankton county, a span of Ponies-one a
three-year old horse black color. with white
legs and face. Quite fat. The other dark
with one white leg and very poor: The finder
or any person giving information that will lead
to their recovery. will be literally rewarded by
calling upon or addressing
HALVER HALvERSEN.
Gayville, d. T.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Money to Loan

Money tO Loan.
IN improved farms in Dakota. No CoMMIs-
~ sIoSs OR FEES. Reasonable terms. Agents
wanted. Apply to
Supt. Union Central Life ms Co., Press and
Dakotaian Office, Or at the Office Of DR.. Etter,
Pennington's block, Yankton, ID. t.
For Sale.
dwelling house on Pearl st. between Fourth
and Fifth Apply to ,.cpp
Hair Dressing.
Mrs l. PRAY wishes to inform the ladies of
NA Yankton and vicinity that she has removed
to over MIR. Bruce store, on the corner of Third
h hand eaf pa h9
made to order. Combings rooted and made up
as nice as cut hair. Orders from out of town
promptly attended to.
For Rent.
IL Office, one Of the best rooms % in the be' bpiid-
S ~ N'' '''e Nt5i} Join ii i. PENNINGTON.
For Sale or Rent.
A SMALL brick residence on Pearl street, End
six rooms and makes comfortable home for a
small family. Apply TO- -
JOHN l.. PENNINGTON.
Piano Tuning and Repairing.
I FAVE orders for Prof. Fcllner at the Mer-
store, Serrs block, OF postofficc box 3ls, Yank-
ton, Dakota.
House and Lots For Sale.
nNE of the most desirable houses in the CITY
Ocan 80 now be bought at less than it is worth;
also, three lots on Third street. For particulars
N. X. BROWN,
Burlington, Vermont.
A MARRIED MAN, having a team: to go to
"a "a, new new point in Dakota, where SPECIAL IN
JUDGMENTS are offered. For particulars ad-
dress p. o. Box. 437. Yankton, Dakota.
To Rent.
A DWELLING HOUSE, four good rooms,
a pantry front and back porch and cistern,
Situated on Green street, between Fourth and
Fifth. Apply on the premises
For Sale or Rent
4 LARGE HoUsE-fve rooms, pantry. wood
fenced. shade trees &c. Price, 1900; rent, S12
per month.
fOf sale or Kent.
SMALL HOUSE, rooms. last house on Broad
'Oway. Price, S4p; rent. So per month.
For Sale or Rent.
4 HOUSE, beautifully located. commands a
Afine view of the city: lots fenced trees DC
formerly occupied by A; NJ. English. Price,
$3.50; rent. Sl2 per month.
To Rent.
TWO HOUSES in Lower Yankton. Rent, slo
per month.
T OTIS FOR SALE ON TIME. Address or ap-
J..PARkER HAYWARD,
Real Estate and Insurance,
Iankton. d. 4.
For Rent.
STONE dwelling house. with six rooms cis-
= tern, shrubbery. large garden privilege.
Magnificent view of the city T. " wEGa9Ige RaSBfRrs ST
Real Estate and Insurance Agent. Sd St.
Cash paid for Yankton County orders; Apply
For Sale.
IN TIME, lots II and 1s block A. Lower
"lankton' Good residence lots: Is pHE,pylTS pAEply to
For Rent.
= Good dwelling houses. Apply to.
G. ". ROBERTS.
Dentist.
IT D: DODGE. DeWitt's Block, Third street
IL. Yankton, Dakota.
Wells HcndershOt.
A TTORNEY and Counselor at Law. Yankton
"A Dakota. Office over First National Bank.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
To the Public.

To the Public.
As a surviving partner of the late firm oe
"A Ruch l. Tobn hereby give notice that :
will settle all accounts against the firm and rife
sary to settle all matters pert aiming to the laes
firm as rapidly as possible l shall Ontinu-
the business of Painting. Graining. kalsomin-
ing. etc. Thankful for past 1avors solicit q
continuance of patronage, bmising to give
satisfaction.
WILLIAM TOBIN.
Yankton. April -. 1880.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
Strayed or Stolen.

Strayed or Stolen.
Erom the premises of the subscriber in Yank-
y ton, on Saturday. April Sd. one black Indian
mare pony. with white face. and one white hind
leg-rather slim. Had on halter. suitable
reward will be paid for her recovery or for in
formation that will lead to her recovery.
GEO. W. kINGSBURY, Jr.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26
House and Lots For Sale

nNE of the most desirable houses in the CITY
~ can now be bought at less than it is worth
and prices address
N. X. BROWN
Burlington, Vermont.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

Wanted.
A MARRIED MAN, having team to go to a
"a new point in Dakota. where SPECIAL IN.
are offered. For particulars ad.
dress p. o. Box. 437. Yankton, Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-04-26

MOHt! 10 I-Dhh.
nn improved farms in Dakota. No CoMMIs-
~ sIoSs OR FEES. Reasonable terms. Agents
wanted. Apply to
X. H. EDDY,
spptii Union ns Central Life Ins Co, Press and
Pennngton's block, Yankton, u. T.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10

A SPECIAL to the 81. Paul PioHssf-
P"s'' says an Indian arrived at Fort
Ellis in full war paint. with . scalp
hanging to his belt. bringing tho news
OF bloody fighting among the Mandrili,
Stony and Salteaux Indians north Of
there. The Mnndrills raided the camp
Of the Salteaux. and killed nine per
sons. A baud of SalteauI under Oc.an
Man. gave chase and killed nine Man.
drills. A band of the Stonies is also
following the Mandrills. and more fight
ing is expected. Another account says
tho village attacked made desperate
resistance. and killed thirteen. Man
drills. The whole border is Id blaze
OF excitement. The fleeing Mandrills
are making their way to American terri.
tory, whence they came. ......
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10
MethodIst Chureh Appointments.

Methodist Church Appointments.
The following nre the app. .intments
OF the Nevada Conference for the ensu-
ing year: ..sI q
Northern District: Rev. R. Carver,
Presiding Eldrr-Truckeer T: S. Ur.n;
Reno, g. Kelvey; Sierra Valley, l..
Barstow; Eureka Mills. to be supplied; /;
SURPRISE Valley. John W. Pendleton,
Quincy. n. G. Luke; Indian Valley, L.
Ewing. rars
q, Central District: John D. Ham
mond. Presiding Elder-yirginiA City,
W. G. Gray; Carson, E Il. Wills:
Gold Hill to be- supplied. Austin, G. w.
Grail; Winnemucca. John B. Willis;
Eureka, J. d. Ladd; Ruby Hill. r. A.
Kicker; Elko, George Jennings.
Southern District: G. b. Hinkle,
Presiding Elder-Bodie. +. NJ. War
rugtoni Coleville. w. Nina; Bishop'f
Greek, F. ~. Willis. .. l.Env .
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10

THERE Is considerable speculation as
to how the Pacific Coast States will vote
at the coming election. Four years
ago the late Oliver p. Morton came 10
this Coast few weeks previous to the
election, and we'll founded impression
existed at the time that his visit In
somc mysterious manner contributed To
carrying the State for Hayes. Morton H.
dead now. aud his mantle has not fallon
upon any great party chieftain; tn 1t we
know Of. It is pretty tolerably certain,
that California will go for Hancock.
Oregon bids fair TO 60 tho same way.
md since tho Maine election Ncv ,dn
has been very confidently claimed for
Hancock and English by the friends OF
tho ticket in that State.-.irdidnehe
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10

PERIAM, tho lock expert. succeeded
in opening County Treasurers' Carrick's
safe at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon
after thirty nine hours drilling. The
$50, 900 locked up by Mr.. Carrick was
found all right, much TO his relief. as
there was bare possibility that some.
body had been tHmperiug with the safe
while no was enjoying his vacation.
Periam' is fixing the lock and plugging
mp the drill hole in the door with piece
OF chilled steel. The safe Is not dam.
aged in the least. Tho Democrats will
sndeavor to nominate for County Treas
urer some citizen who will always keep
his head clear and remember tho com.
bination OF his safs.lock.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10

JUsTrcE THORNTON. OF the California
Supreme Court has fled q very lengthy
opinion In tho county elections case,
in which Justice shnrpslein concurrs.
Justice Ross has written . eoncurring
opinion. in which Chief Justice Morri.
son couours; and Justice McKinstry
and Mckee are preparing concuripg
opinions. They all substantially agree
that 10y the terms OF the Constitution
tho Legislature is vested with power 10
regulate elections aud the appointment
Of couuty officials by general and uni.
form laws. and that construction shouid
DO given to the provisions Of the Con
s,iiutiou tn harmony with na intent.
Justice MyriFk has prepared q some
what lengthy dissenting opinion. This
decision makes .be various county on.
GERS bold over until uel, yosr,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10
General siekie's speech.

The following speech. carefully
omitted by the Associated Press. was
delivered in New York just before the
great Democratic meeting. by Gen.
Daniel z. Sicklss, formerly q staunch
Republican. in which he declares for
Hancock: .r, ...... .......
MANY years have passed, aud many
important events in the history Of our
country have transpired since last lad
the pleasure to receive the greetings of
my old friends uf the Third Congress.
ional District. thank you for your
visit. Il recalls the generous confidence
Of constituency I was proud to repre-.
sent in the councils Of the State and Of
the Republic. When n sense OF duty
impelled me to offer my services in the
defense Of the Union. the regiments
raised were largely filled by voters who
had given me their suffrnges in success
i've elections. Aud / found that good
voters made good soldiers. Although
withdrawal or some time past from any
prominent part in politics, cannot be
an indifferent spectator Of a Presiden-
tial canvass in which a distinguished
and esteemed comrade IS named for the
highest Office in the gift OF the country
he has 50 brilliantly served. No one
need be afraid to confide the Presidency
TO soldier who fought for the Union
rs Hancock fought. Among nll the
illustrious men who have been called to
the Chief Mngistracy none have more
commended themselves to tho favor OF
the people by a scrupulous adherence
to the best traditions Of our public life.
Unused 10 the arts Of politician, sep
nrated by his profession from political
organizations. and never seeking Office,
his nomination by a vote that repre-
sented all parts OF n reunited country is
q pledge VI fraternal feeling that will
become a guarantee OF peace and union
in his election. The wiser opinion OF
the day is against sectional politics.
Enjoying universal tranquility and pros
perity appeals to old sectional enimosi.
ties are offensive 10 the good feeling and
common sense Of the people.
New York desires cordial relations
with her sister States" the General
continued. land accepting Southern
support OF Hancock as fresh bond Of
union. solid support is proof Of solid
loyalty. know General Hancock. He
will do his duty. Politicians will not
control him. Neither factions nor Sec
tions will intimid ,te him. He will ex-
ecute tho laws OF the land with all their
safeguards and guarantees, without fear
or favor. The support he receives in
the South rebukes, il ii does not silence.
geographical prejudices. And if the
North refused it's favor to one OF the
greatest OF its commanders. the reproach
Of iDgratitude that would rest upon us
might challenge comparisons with our
late adversarics. Tue North is not un.
grateful. Gettysburg deserves to name
" President, and Hancock imperson mates
Gettysburg"
Again and again the popular soldier
was forced to turn and bow in response
to the errs Of the tbrong before he
could TO, enter his house.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10

d.
It va. after The Convention and the
disappointed candidate braeed up ahd
greeted his acquaintances With a smil.
ing countenance. thonsh the furies
were raging In his heart and the rul-
tates Of despair we're tearing at his
liver. .'1
To him come all the delegates who
voted for the other candidates and
helped to defeat him. They s,ragsle
up to him, one by one. snd each shakes
him warmly BY tho hand. some pat
him on the shoulder. All say some
thing like this:
'well, old boy. wo did our best for
you. but We couldn't make Il go. They
were little too strong for us. stood
right by you to ths last" .s
Then the d. c. smiles wintry sort Of
n smile. while his hands from the force
OF habit acquired during the campaign.
go down deep into his trousers empty
pockets, and he sayst .a"
Thank $50. I knew you wouid.
They all stood by me. Euery son OF q
srn-I mean every mothers sou-in the
Convention says he voted for me to the
last. What want to know Is who in
hi voted for the other candidates."
Then they all laugh. with se-,e of
understanding each other. aud adjourn
to the proIimate bar to quaff consola.
tion cup. .t
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10

Iri, stated that snrmbsrof rioh meh'
waited recently on Gsb. Hancock aAd'
told him they worild raise quarter o. =
million dollars towards tho legitimate
expenses OF his election if hb Nodidl
permit them to nsmo the SECRETARY Of
the Treasury should he be sisctsf
President. Gen. liancotk listened 70
their statement with respect. aud 6ourI
ieous!y replied; "Gcpuemsn, I de-
cline yorr 6hsr. n sleclsd TO the
Presidency must lako the once uns'
pleugcd."
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10

TIMOTHY CoSSEL. fireman, met with
ahorriblo death Saturday morning at
Cincinnati. He was turning q switch
on the Cincinnati. Hamilton K Dayton
road. within the city limits, whom bis
foot became fastened in the frog. The
train was backing mp, and the poor
man was compelled TO. SOC certain death
coming, with no means OF even giving
an alarm that could DO heard. He was
horribly mauglod, being crushed by the
entire train. Ho was married and lived
in Cincinnati.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-10-10

WM. G. DRowS. the engineer who
met death so pobly at Oakland. says the
Sacramento Bee OF Sept. 2sth, by re-
naming at his post on the engine OF
the special train which left here with
the First Infantry Regiment yesterday.
when it went into the bay. was young
nun well known in Sacramento, aud
was highly esteemed by his employers
and large circle of acquaintances for
his faithfulness to duty and his many
sterling qualities. Though hut % years
Of age, he had risen to the responsible
position Of engineer. FROM fireman, and
was what is known as an "eItra" in the
employ OF the Central Pacific Railroad
Company. He leaves Q mother and
two sisters residing in Sacramento, ono
OF the latter beirg Mrs. Richard Rey-
nolds, wife OF the well.known eonduc-
tor. At the tlme OF his death by the
accident hc wns engaged to be married
to n most estimable young lady Of Sac
ramento. the date Of the Wedding being
fixed for next Christmas, and her grief
on learning OF his sudden taking Off was
heartrending. as was also that OF his
relatives. Brown could have saved his
life by jumping into the water. but in.
stead OF doing this he remained at bis
post, put on the air brakes, and by so
doing no doubt saved the lives Of many
on the tram,