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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
Celestial Philosophy.
RuthieI's Calculations in GeHethitGcGl
astronomy,

'T'IE horoscopes Of private individuals com
1 putel with great care, aEd a chart furnish
Cd with each showing the celestial positions
The analysis Of the horoscope, as read 10y one
skilledin the gcnthcliacal branch ofastronomy,
Will show the disposition. marriage, children,
wealth, honors all business affairs, travels,
lc-acic>. friends enemies length Of life, and
cause of death. Correspondents must give
date and ho,r of birth, morning, noon or
night and place of birth. Also the sex, and if
married give time and place of wte's or hus-
bands birth Where the actnui hours Uaknolrn
give full description of the appearance Of The
person and if having any birthmarks or mo!es;
No pcry9noi nfcr,>r; s1ict confidence, and
perfect frankncss Eeqi names of persons MT
nrccaut merely some proper secure address 70
send TO- In extended readings reasonable
time mist be allowed for celestial calculations.
Fees moderate. Send three cent stamp for
prospectus. Address in sealed letter, RI
THIEL. Care of Dqay Nars, Baltimore. Nd.
March 26 lSSl--5t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The Atlantic and East Coast Canal and
Okeechobee Land Company, Of Phiiadei-
phia-Hamilton Disston. president and W.
IL. Gatzmer, treasurer-is about reclaiming
the Florida Everglades by digging 10 mile
canal from Lake 0keechobee to the head
waters of the Caloosahatohie River. The
latter is 29l feet lower than the Lake which
will thus.be drained sufficiently to prevent
those overAows that submerge the Ever
glades-the Lake having no natural outlet
and the 'glades being surrounded by an
efIectual limestone ridge dam. If this one
canal fails of its purpose second, of Il
miles, will be dug eastward to the s.. Lucie
River which is y feet lower than Okeecho-
bee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

Horace Ball, Nyack n. y. bar IS
arrested for running away with DIS u.les
pretty sister aged sweet sixteen And @
Canton. Ohio, spous, tracked Der husband
70 rivals quarters. bore OF therer,m bis
whilom discarded boots and, upon his r,-
turn to the bosom Of his family newly shod
iaaocently enquirad why be ua. always
buying new FOOT gear2 And the sweet
creature is keeping those boots o. Kick up q
cloud Of divorce dust with il Doe Ires DO +,
again-all Of which goes Oh prove th.tmans
boastsi iorjship and mastery is merely
rlassive myth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
Black Oar Bark.

I WILL buy good Black Oak Bark that is pro
1 perly taken and cured according 10 the fol-
lowing directions and pay the cash fort az the
rate Of Five Dollars per Cord Of 12- feet meas
urement delivered ~ my mills in Winchester,
Va. and Four Dollar, on cait ar any Point on
the +. * o. r. Il from Hancock 20 Staunton
but the cars must be carefully and closely piled
and filled full-all that can ~ gotten 10 them
I'm order 20 save freight and carriage here winch
IS 50 much per car, whether the car contains
much or little We think il best 30 pie the
Bark Cr0sswise Of the Car and in shipping r y
the largest car Won can. Don't load the Bark
into the car while wet or damp When you
ship be sure 10 advise me of the Number 81
Your Car. that I may know which j. yours. and
when the Bark is unioaded ] will send YOU
Statement and Cheek for the amount. Don't
fail 20 give me your Post Office address in full
and Shipping Station.
DIRECTIONS Commence taking the Bark
as soon as II will peel weli-run freeiv-and be
sure % take the Bark from the upper part Of
the tree and limits, forthe Young bark is more
heshv and better than the old bark. which IS
mostly ross the bark should not b. broken mp
too much, and must be Of average thickness As
the heavy butt bark hv itself will not be bought
al full price The outside Of the bark must al
WAYS be kept I'D. A good wav is % rest one
end on the lor, with outside mp. which viii
prevent It's Curling: also protect the INSIDE
from the weather. which being the part used
must be kept bright. and not allowed 70 get
wet or mould. which Injuries its strength and
color. the all-imp0rtant parts. The Bark must
not he brought in until cured enough n stack
ND closely. nor when wet or damp, for II will
not keep-as We have 70 pile il when received.
GERMAN SMITH.
Winchester, Va, March Y, 'Si-9m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
SHEPHERDsTOUN SUlJIIRT

From the Register:
The present Council for the past three
years have saved to the Corporation Of
Shepherdstown S526.OC-by reduction OF
salaries. fees, &c
"A little girl saved her life by not swal-
lowing pins.
Mrs. Ann Cook, formerly of this town, has
purchased the Sheckle> property" in
Hager>town. on East Franklin Street, for
the sum of =. 100.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
Railroad .sfeefiI,g!

T'AKE,NOTICEi-Inpursuan ofResoluiioI
i passed on q meeting 0i the President ai,
Board Of Directors OF the SHENANDyAH
VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY. he'd lH
liagerstOwu Nd, February 18th. l'5l. q Ten
e-al Meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS u ~
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company W.
be held AZ the Rust House, in LuI4y- re-
County, Va. on TUESDAY, 9TH DAY Of D
yril, 1851, at Il O'Clock. Il. -
JOSEPH T. WRIGHT
March 5, 1851. secietI!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The District Columbia Commissioners
write the Governor of Virginia recommend
ing DR.. J. w. c. DuHamel, of Washington,
to represent the District n the Yorktown
centennial. The DR.. is descendant Of
Surgeon Du Hamel of the French navy,
who co-operated with Washington at York
town
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The Baltimore orphans court had knot
ty question to answer recently. The widow
of Fayette Plummer filed in due form re-
nunciation of a 81 600 and other minor be-
que is made by the deceased Afterwards
She asked to withdraw such remuneration as
signing her ignorance of the papers she
signed. Could this be legally done2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

If a member of legislative body is
charged with casting his vote for consid-
Grafton a committee is usually appointed to
investigate the matter. If Gen. Malone
sold his vote for patronage he should be
amenable to the same course Of inquiry
The suspicion of bargain and intrigue hangs
in thick clouds about him. If he is innocent
he will court inquiry. But the "if' IS a
mild sarcasm in this instance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

A mild case OF Coutts was the marriage In
Alexandris last week of Louisa Platter. aged
46. and Jno Porter. aged 2j wears I'm the
matter Of age the groom has rccae-s.y dou-
bled hims elf up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

Her late Serene Highne>s. the Dolgorou-
Ii, has left ST. Petersburg and will not re-
mrn. Strange and tragic ending, this 20
miladi's plans
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The fragrant flowers placed upon the desk
Of Senator Malone 10y President and Mrs,
Garfield no doub, were intended Co counter
act the bad odor into which ,he new Scua-
tor had prccipitated himself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The remote or nea- affinity of the green
back cause to communism is shown i'm the
action Of the Frisco grccnhacker- iu cuIors-
ing, by regular resolution, the Cars assas-
sinatiOn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
IRsOlent.

Below We give an extract from letter by
-. f. b., special correspondent Of the
WhesEag Rsgisfsr, dated at Richmond city,
March l2th. and We can think of no more
suitable caption than We have given;
This morning started out TO explore the
city. and. naturally directed my steps toward
the Capitol square. the highest ground IN
Richmond wooded sparing.y with large trees.
There rose maiestically the equestrian statue OF
Washington. facing the west with his finger
indicating the course of the empire. lie Is
surrounded 90 the base of his lofty pedestal ny
other patriotic figures, representing different
periods of American history, and by flags, can
nom bavouets. and bullets. festooning as It
were shields on which are embi9zonct the bat
ties of the revolution. Looking east by south
Of this heroic memorial. | observed not many
PAGES from the park railing. the stalWart figure
0fa soldier DOB bronze. lie looked square 70 his
front and his long military boots, careless, yer
martial bearing and sword leaning ON block
or TWO of imitation cut stone cmb.enlatic OF q
WALL proclaimed 90 once
IHE DtEiING or rHE SOUTHERN HEART
the man AGAINST whom the God OF battles
turned the bullets OF his own soldiers in the
very hour of his traitor triumph over Hooker $
hU~t az ClaucellorVille-" SruucWlu Jackson.
And ou the panel OF his pedestal / read this
inscription, winch made my htafl cAtll luil nc
he1 fallen ~ ,3le .' ',., ~. ' of T MIR,
sinia's sectional acceptance of such memorial
nom person. whose sra"Il.,Hg,s "ou'' nave
Presented bv Enelish Gentlemen.
As a tribute for the admiration for the
r1IS ,,i'St anu Iit,S'.ESSv
And gracefully accepted by Virginia,
b. H..anH .H
In 'Ae name anne o, ,ne n s'I l.-s P''f'''
"Look az Jackson. standing like stone
wall r.,..,.,....,.-...., p,.i..t,..,, 70, 7
cannot think Of diem and their internal ways
without io~,ns my ,enper IN st',e oil ,ily,
me f,tbe-s of hi. country. M, would blush
through hi, bronze Washington was PLACED
s 20 .'''> ',' . ,.. ...e . ,,,ni5 ' sa V ~ Ev
che eternal SIR. you are no kim 10 me! The
Lns.', y. "a n', IIs oen more 5, raII "
.'..r,,... 81 ,,,r mind. tbattbo Wheel
,,. p.,,.,.. which # mo-. nrofe..ipo to be
n.s b.s, ,o.enr,5 IN. many as the organ of
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

In the United States Senate, Friday of
last week, a resolution organizing the stand
ing committees on republican basis was
adopted, the vote standing 81 90 81. Mr..
Malone voting with tile republicans. and
The Vice-President then casting rAe decid-
ing vote. a resolution was also adopted,
BY a vote Of 81 90 SIS. organizing the specia.
committees on q republican basis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
NEHSY NOTES.

Gen. Joe Johnston has permanently fixed
his residence in Washington.
George |. seacy. a rich Methodist Of New
York, has given 1000 to Emory College,
Georgia.
% hogs slaughtered in Burlington county,
y. j., aggregated 1873 lbs.-aliye, The
average was 1856 The largest 1913.
1t transpires that Frank J. Wright, the
Washington lawyer, was not killed in the
West As reported.
The Charlottesville Wooden Mills Compa
nv have bought the BUck.and Factory, in
Prince William.
The Louisiana Jockey Club viii illumi-
nate its track with 10 electric lamps during
the spring meeting-to open April 10.
On the Boston and Albany Railroad good
lunches are had In neat baskets at certain
points where ordered OF the agent aboard
the train.
Edwin Booth and John s. Clarke are
brothers-in-law and years ago performed
together rs penny actors in the cellars and
kitchens of Old Town. in Baltimore.
The nrettv Paris custom of sending floral
h,ll.nts ~ na,yly ong1ccd lodic, i,obfaining
o",Ic IInb Trst Eoson for Selling on
tLo r.tbntic
''''
South Bend Evening hesl5'cr'J
When certain powers are claimed for an
article, and everybody tcstiiios that 1t does
more than is claimed for It, to galnsay IT'S
worth is useless. This Is the substance OF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

England has uncoveredancw Guy FawNc'
plot in the discovery las, week near thercar
wall Of the London Mansion House the
Lord Mayors official residence. of q box
containing 40 lbs gln-povj.r and q slow
fuse
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

Judge Faulkner deferred his visit here
until Monday next-st which time be viii
render decisions in some causes argued al
the recent term.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The American Horse Exchange opened
in New York last week, with imported stock,
an Arab stallion brought $3.50; a stud stal-
lion, $500 Matchless sold at 81 900 but 800
guineas were offered for his return. Non
sense, well known English racer, brought
81 n75
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
LIME. &.

rg1UF undersigned has on hand and for sale
LINE FOR TE-WASIIING and build
ing purposes. also Calcined Plaster, Cement
Hair and Pressed Brick for Hearths.
C. FRANK GALLAHER.
Narrb 10 1gSf-Gsa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

4 down-east Yankee invented a sled for
coasting which made it safe for the girls
without being held on. No sale for it, and
admitted to be the most stupid contriyance
Vt put forth by the inventive New Eng
Lind mind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

Freedmen,s Bank deposiiors must present
their claims or apply fog declared dividends
before August n. or they viii be barred.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
For Rent.


THE season having arrived FOR FRESH OY-
i STEERS, my saloon will be open 20 my
friends after this date. GUSTAV BROWN.
Sent Is l.sO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

"I wish felt as good as you look, re-
marked one friend toanother yesterday. 81
>u.icr,o much from dyspepsia, headache and
constipation Hi, friend wisely remarked
Dr. Thomas Mayapple Bitters are curing
hundred, of such case, daily, and will cure
You, as IL has never been known to fail
Sold at all drug stores.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
CUTLERY FOR CHRISTMAS.

VNHERE is nothing more acceptable as q
Christmas Present than fine Pocket Knife
or Pair of Scissors We havca splendid a-~ort-
ment-besides many other thing, appropriate
and useful. DUKE & GALLALER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
Annual MeeTing
OF TIE
OCerSePrS Offhe POOr.

The Overseers Of the Poor of Jefferson Coun-
" viii hold their Annual Meeting at the Aims
House on
Monday AprH All, 1881.
Persons having claims should present them at
that time a. it Will be the last meeting prior
10 the Levy Court.
By order of the Board.
JNO. G. SHIRLEY,
March 70, lssi-3t. Ciak.
Spijt c9py
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
NOTICE.

TNHF Annual Meeting of Stockholders Of the
Bank of Charle,town viii be- held 0n MON
DAY. the 4TH DAY OF APRIL NEXT, at II
O'Clock, 4. VI. ..-.,...-
G.. 4. PORTEBFIELD.
Mar 10. 'sl-3t. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
BANK STATEMENT.

Report of the condition of the First National
Bank of jefferson at Charlestown, ". Va, at
the close of business March II, lsSl:
RT[Of-RCES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
Ladies' Your .nsemfiom ;

WE nave for your inspection at the Wet
w End Drug Store. the finest and nicet
line Of Fancy B0E and Note Papers in town
French and Imported Papers specially. Also,
o full line Of Regret, Invitation and Visiting
Cards-with Envelopes 30 match. We hafs,
also the Bon Ton Visiting Cards. Ladie' can.
eytmine and procure price. before purchasing
elsewhere. We warrant YOU and OIL courteous
and polite treatment whether you care Do Pnl-
chase " not. Our motto. IL l. no trouble 20
show goods Respectfully.
MERCHANT 8 MITCHELL.
AugIst q 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The time and place is notdehmtely known
when Senator Malone viii 20 out and hang
himself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The Wheeling papers announce that Jno.
H. Zeyelcy seal and stencil cutter, of that
place, disappeared last Friday night, after
having been, it is alleged, detected in a
number of crooked transaction, Including
forgery, 10y which large number of persons
were victimized Zevelcy formerly resided
in Cumberland, Nd, where he published a
postal-card bulletin. We are very much
shocked to find crookedness alleged against
any one who has had even remote relation
to the publishing business. But this one
comes in at the end Of the list-among the
Is.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

GO A WEEK. Sl2 q day at home easily
- : made Costly Outfit free. Address True
& Co., Augusta. Maine.
MAJ u. Sly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

(tANVASSED HAMS, Choice Dried Beef
X Cheese and MaccarUni inst received and
for sale by DAVID HOWELL.
Mar %, 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

- TO s52U Toth IS free Y Addres. s,in-
son & Co., Portland, Maine.
Mar. l., Sly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26
EOMbgiC Renting.

THE MARKET HOUSE STALLS win be let
i 40 public renting at ID o'clock on saturday
morning. March 1jth lSSl. BY order OF
MARKET HOUSE COMMITTEE.
Mnroh 10 1esl-lt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

Some Philadelphia capitalists nowpropo'e
to cut ship canal across the State Of Flor
ida-thus fulfilling the dream of engineers
by shortening the distance between the At
lantic and all European ports and New
Orleans, and avoiding the dangers Of the
coral reefs, &c. Elsewhere wc notice the
project to drain the Everglades Of Florida
which will, it is claimed, reclaim twelve
million acres of the richest land in the world
south Of the frost belt. The magnitude Of
these projects and the magnitude of their
results will comport with the bigaes3 Of
this great country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

ERESH WATER AND SODA CRACKERS,
/ Corn Hills, Ginger Snaps, Tomatoes Corned
Beef. Prues Dat Meal, Dried Apples and
Peaches. for sale by DAVID HOWELL.
Mar. % ST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

Atno other season OF the year are coughs
and colds 50 prevalent is at the present
time, and every sufferer should check his
complaint at once by the use of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup and thus prevent it from lead
Ing to serious lung affections. Price % cts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The three days races which are 10 begin
at the National course on MAY offer pre-
miums amounting in all TO $500. Some
of the best stock in the country IS entered,
and the promise of an exciting event Is great
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

w 2 have n limited annnnto Of r per eeui. go.d
" jefferson County. West VI g.uia, Borfs
Tor sale AZ 90 cents We recommend them a.
first c.as, Investment
JAMESON & CO.. BANKER.
80 and Cae.tnut Street.
Philadelphia, Penney iyania.
Sept 6, 1879 a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

As something Of coincidence 30 Is per-
haps, worth recording tAat the 1ow Mime
sofa senator, Gen. Ejger,ou vas appointed
on the eve OF the anniversary of che death
of Thos. Eigertou, Lord Chancellor who
died March Is. l6l-. Bata more striking
coinciden, fact w, haveintha, G,uer,Ben-
iamiu lincoln was tbe dr-t Secretary of
WARM ISL and Robert Lincoln IS the
present one-in 1SS1-iu-c century apart.
A tie vote and the Vice President deci-
ding in part organized the Senate republic
can on Friday OF las,week. Under Che new
committee deal Hon H. C.. DAVIS, IS on Az
rculture Appropriations. and is Chairman
Nicaraguan Claims; Hon. j. Camden is
on Pensions. Mines and Mining. and Trans
portation Routes Co the Seaoo4rl Maaone
gets the Agricultural Craftsmanship, ami is
on Naval Affairs. Education and Labor, and
Post Offices and Pos. Roads
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

/ WILL have in store early in April Char
j lottesyile Cassimeres, beautiful spring tyles
these goods have no equal for durability in
American goods. The only place in town
where the genuine Goods can be found.
March %. 81. DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

The Washington Sn'ne' i'm an article
upon Senator Mahone's betrayal, of Virgin
ia, says.
Poor Cd Virginia. What has become
of thee. I'm o.deu days a. Senator who thus
could have betrayed thee would not have
dared 10 return again TO thy soil'
Subscribers % the FREE PRESS who by
changing their residences change their post
office address win please notify ne promptly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-03-26

Gen. Joe Johnston has permanently fixed
his residence in Washington.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-08-13
Sho Had Her Rav0ng0.

A deserted Partisan damsel has just Sc
cured an original and ample revenge upon
her faithless lover. Hearing that AlphOnse
had been beguiled by the seductive
charms of a large wedding portion held
out to him by the parents Of another young
lady who was anxious to marry him,
Blanche rose to the occasion, and on the
eve of the betrothal, while the affianced
pair were feasting and making merry, she
sent letter to the bride elect, announcing
that she had poisoned all the food which
furnished forth tho banquet. This grim
statement was read aloud at the table and
naturally caused general panic. The
fiancee and her mother were carried out
in Mysteries and doctors were summoned
from far and near. One of the dishes was
analyzed and found to contain no trace of
poison, and after further experiments tho
company realized that they had been made
the victims of practical joke. But Blanche
had her revenge, for love could not flour.
ish in the shadow of stomach pump, and
the engagement was promptly broken. 1t
is not announced whether Alphonse will
return to his old love or whether he will
he welcome if he does.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-08-13
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Escape from Terrible Fatalities.

ESC0PS hrOUu 10EIIUsO rsAI~bat1O0s
ODGENsBURG, N. Y, Aug. IA terri
bic accident occurred on the Grand Trunk
railway, at $3.50 o'clock this morning,
which resulted in the instant death of the
engineer, the serious wounding of the fire.
man, baggage master, two express mes
sengers and various injuries to number
of passengers. The train was the ten p.
m. express from Montreal to Toronto, and
consisted of six Pullman slcepers, four first
and second class cars, a postal, express and
baggage cars. Tho cars were we'll filled
with returning excursiOnists from Montreal
who were nearly all asleep. The train ar
rived at Prescott Junction on time and the
Ottowa sleeper was there attached to it.
After leaving Prescott there is down
grade and soon tho train was going fast.
An obstruction was encountered and the
locomotive jumped the track, carrying the
tender, baggage, mail, express, smoking
and two passenger cars with it. They ran
on the ties fully thousand yards when
the tender passing by, together with the
express car, and landing on the other side
of the track. The baggage car went still
alongside the track. In fact every
OsSi CAOCpO tuC SiCClOlo "CA''
side down. The express car was smashed
into kindling wood. while nothing remains
of tender but a few pieces Of iron. 1t is
truly wonderful how the passengers
escaped instant death. When the
passengers recovered from their
fright search was made for those who
occupied the forward cars. The engineer,
John A. Howarth, of Montreal, was
found with his arm around the whistle of
the locomotive, having blown it twice be-
fore he met his sad death. The fireman,
VIM. Taylor. of Montreal, was discovered
in field alive but insensible.
Robert s. Carter. of Montreal, baggage
master. was also insensible, but soon re-
covered. His shoulder was dislocated and
his arm sprained. How the two express
mcssengers-Arthur King, of Toronto,
and William Mackenzie, of Hamilton-es
capped with their lives is mystery.