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National Republican., 1883-02-09
CLERKS AND coNGREssMEN.

Tho Cannon has gone off, and lift my voice
with 800 other good boys in the government
employment to protest against this foolish
piece of legislation. Does the gentleman from
Illinois suppose the clerks are made OF cast
irong And is he so obliviOus TO common de-
cency and justice as to think that the clerks
are not earning every cent they get from the
government2 | hardly know what the mo-
tives of the committee and the gentlemen are
in wanting to compel the clerks TO work eight
hours per day, unless it is to make big
showing to his constituents at home, that
by this (to u.s. piece of tOOlhardy
legislation he is doing grand thing for
his country. j dare say that the clerks are
turning out moro work to-day than they
would were the hours increased but you
can't stuff this down an NJ. q any more than
you can make him believe that he is not do
Ing his duty to hispeople Theyare the i'm
lnaculate ("( A No /, warranted never To rip,
tear rayel, or run down at the heel. Wouldn't
It he a little more manly in the NJ. Cs to
tell the dear people how much time they
suuAndor here, and how much more salary
they draw than they earn, than to attempt to
pull down, belittle, and degrade the men who
helped them into their fat offices, aud who
to-day stand as high and have as much inau-
ence at homo as any representative in con-
gress. a senator gets 5000 and congross-
man $1,000, with etcctcrns, year, and the
most of ,his time is spent at home, where
they have other business and use their
salaries TO help build up their private busi-
ness, or take O trip to Europe or to the lakes
and have an O-be-ioylul time, while the clerks
must toll on day after day, with only thirty
days leave during the year, yet, according to
National Republican., 1883-02-09
A WIlisl.y Amemtlmcnt.

The speaker laid before the house yesterday
a communication from Mr., II. 4. French, act
ing secretary of the treasury, urging the
necessity of such an amendment OF the pend
ing internal revenue bill as will provide
that section $3.50 of the Revised Statutes
be amended by adding the following; And
any package OF distilled spirits shall be for
feited to the United States If such spirits
shall be found to differ in proof from the
proof Indicated by the marks and stamps
thereon, unless such differences shall be occa-
stoned by lapse of time, the conditions under
which the spirits have been stored or kept, or
by other natural causcsn Tho letter urges
the necessity of action in the matter by the
prescnt congress.
National Republican., 1883-02-09
Supervising inspectors OF stcnmboats.

approved the bonds of George II. starbuck as
supervising inspector for the second district,
and he will probably take possession of his
Office to-day. Supervising Inspector General
Dumont will leave here for New York to-day
on official business connected with the inspec-
tion Of foreign steam vessels. He is expected
to return on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
The new rules adopted by the board of super
vising inspectors ut their late meeting have
been ongrossed and will be presented to Sec
rotary Folger for approval as soon as the scc-
rotary returns from Geneva.
National Republican., 1883-02-09
The Patent Law.

The house committee on patents yesterday
authorized Mr., Vance TO prepare Il bill to
amend section 4sa7 Of the Revised Statutes
applicable TO patents so ms 10 provide that an
American patent shall run seventeen years
from the date of II foreign patent, making all
patents OF whatever class extend seventeen
years; not to revive any American patent
now dead, or to extend any living patent, but
to apply only to patents hereafter granted.
National Republican., 1883-02-09
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Tho DIstrlct Commissioner.

The President has as yet reached no con-
clusion with regard to the district commis-
sionership and it is now reported that there
will be no change in the present commission
until after the adjournment of congress.
Mai. Morgan, whose term expired about tho
middle of December last, will hold over until
his successor is appointed and has qualified.
National Republican., 1883-02-09

our wise solons, they don't earn their small
salaries Isn't it time for the clerks TO stand
up for their rights If they can't here they
can nc the ballot box, thank God, and they
will, too, OF you can kick ONE OF THEN.
National Republican., 1883-02-09
So TIME DELIGHTS or TRAVEL WITHOUT
MS nISCOM FORTS"
THE RAGAN ILLUSTRATED LECTURES
WIN be given at me
Corner ofrentf aud G strcets,

Dates. nights, and subjects ~ follows:
Monday. Feb. l2-PAn1s THE MAGSGFtCENr
Friday, Feb. iG-LoNDoN FRoM THE Tor or AN
ObtN1 nus
Saturday, Feb 17-YESIcr, MILAN, AND THE
ITALIAN LAKES.
Monday, Feb iO-SpAIN FROM THE PYRESEEs 10
SEVILLE.
Tuesday. Feb. eO-GLIMrsEs or SCOTLAND.
Wednesday, Feb. 2l-SourIlERN SPAIN AND
MOuOCCO,
Matinge, Feb, i7-RAMnLNGs ~ ROME
Each of these lectures Will bu nngnhccntly and
prolsely illustrated by means of an oNy-hydrogen
light, and the 90 TO 20 pictures shown each evening
VIII he projected upon canvas screen of about 200
square feet. Course Ticket (rcserVcd to Include all
the evening lectures, s2 scholars course ticket, ire
scrycd) sl single reserved seat 60c.; general nms.
sion, 2 scholar admission ticket l5c., or reserved,
9jC. Course tickets und single reserved seat
tickets will be sold nt Els's Music store, 037 Penn.
sylvania avenue. Sale Of seats begns Thursday.
Feb. &. ut 0a.m. j. 5. VALE, Manager
fei.BtH
National Republican., 1883-02-09
dolantrN -9uusrs.
0olmtrO--- -flisteIIanruus.

0tlantC0--- -StllstelmtOus.
VXyANrED-A GOOD UPRIGHT PIANO, no BE
w used IN private family. Address l.. \. W,
Republican Once aud state terms per quarter fcS3tt
VXTANrED-A PARTNER WITH 5000 CApI-
w tai to Join with me in the manufacture of gnl-
vanizet iron building trimmings; good machinery,
aud splendid aierlng for an energetic man. Address
u, a, SANDERS, ,0l2 Il street northwest, te1-at1
NXTANTED - PURCHASERS FOR A FEW
w pieces of sllverware and iewelry, not us old
metal. address, with name and address, 4. ~. lie
publican Dfice, tc7.3tA
NXTANTED EVERYBODY TO PATRONIZg
w tile Washington 25ccn express, baggage &C..
to all parts uf the city. thces. isl Penrs vanl,l
nvenne and 1908 street northwest erGt@
INOR SALE-ONB ASH AND WALNUT COuN-
n ter, nine feet long suitable for bHrrOom will
sell cheap: price, Sll: can be seen ut I, w. smiths
Lumber Yard, corner First street and Indiana
avenue northwest lcG,Gt
VNrANTED-YOU TO KNOW THAT WE SELL
w nrstclnss tailOrs make secondhand suit,
much better and n great deal cheaper than common
new suit can be bought, at
National Republican., 1883-02-09
rMrRRlAL morEL.
A GRAND OPENING.

Col J. w, GRAY has reOpened the Imperial Hotel,
relltlgd The entire establishment with new billiard
tables, stocked ne bur with the oldest aud n ST
wines, liquors ana cigars. a grand opening via be
giyen on Saturday, nom . D. N. tl ~ m, 10 which
the public N inyiiei. The finest Lunches viii he
served 10 be found south OF New York. 40 II
TTBEFUL FEET
u Promote Health aud Longevity
llcncwtho thousands from hr ana nAni' th,si visit
nll WHITES tSrABLISlIMENT.
liid Pennsy lNuula avenue opposite Wizards Hotel,
for rplet irun And avoidance uf curus hunions dis
easpd nails, Chilblalns, vascular eNcrescpnces and
other complaints Of the feet. Established IN NAsh-
ington in lsG Refers to the most eminent physicians
feet in order,
National Republican., 1883-02-09
.NEALONT nOusE.
for snle--Rots.

ISoR sAIF-I5r 9oX0G %EsT SIDE rom.
IL teenth street northwest Uldloning house No.
2.OsG lot 2ONOJ, north Side w street. same squa O.
owner 1924 Fifteenth street northwest fe6-bt#
National Republican., 1883-02-09
-tpENCTnIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE,
y LINNOlN lIAIL -HLILnl No.

CORNER NINfif AND ID STREhTs
Day and evening SESSIONS for the olucatOn OF Sous
And rca1 IIfe nranUhes u,uuii nre. The Fuglish
Language Business Arithmetic, Spcncerian Prnrll,
Cul Ponmunship Book keeping, by single and duunle
entry, Business Practice. Phytcu ana Vocal Cul'
ture, Political Econ my Commercial Law,
scholarship for year nom date uf entrance, day or
evening, 800 special terms by month or quarter or
for year By inslllment@ College circular mailed on
HENRY O. SPENCER, Principal.
Mrs. SARA A, SPENCER Vice.PrincipaL auli
National Republican., 1883-02-09
tfur Ntnt-. alnfnrnishrN Nonnte.
EoR RENT
EoE RENT
THE LARGE THREE-sToRY AND BASE.
MINT BRICK BUILDING
AT A REASONABLE PRICE.

Recently vacated by THE NATIONAL REPIpLIcAN,
No. 1905 u street tPennsyYnnH aycnucl, adjoining
the United states pension office, can be rented
National Republican., 1883-02-09
Gnntntinnnl.

1OI D AND 1911 FOURTEENTH SrREEg
II - Il - neUr FOuWecuth.Strret Circle Norwood
Institute. Select school ior ladies a few blArderd
received Address MIR OK MRS MM u. CABEld-
National Republican., 1883-02-09
6,urbisb 3utbs.

NEW TURKISH BATm CDR. BoVEFsI,
IN lil7 street. opposite Riggs House. Large pool.
good ventilation. Ladies', Monday aud Friday. Not
open Sunday. Open from u M I'll 10 y. m; Satur
day, ~ q. IN. Baths, eli tickets, sL60.
apG DIR. III, l.. BOyEE, Electrician
IENHE SHEDD BATHS 9O3 II STREET, NEAR
4 Ninth, well ltnOwp RS the Oldest and hest In tho
city This bath Is c0nStructcd with view To conven'
phur, and Mcrcural Baths given with Skl and OK
perlence Mani ulntnr OF ten years experience AT this
establishment Single bath. 81 for 81 1850. Open
Sunday from a, m. TO u, M mr2Du
National Republican., 1883-02-09
OBITUARY.
Death OF Brig. Gen. John NJ. Fesscnden-
Sketch OF Exc Gov. Davis, OF Tcxos-Ot Other
HIortunry Matters.

Death OF Brig. Gen. John NJ. Fessonden --
Sketch OF Exc Gov. Davis, OF rTexas-other
Mortunry Matters.
DEATH OF A RETIRED OFFICER.
Brig. Gcn. John NJ Fossendcn, U. S. A., re.
tired, died yesterday afternoon at the Now
York Avenue hotel Ho was born at Warren.
Rhode Island in the year 1901, and attained
his majority in that town. After having at
tended as cadet and graduated at West
Point he became an instructor at that school.
and was tutor of Jefferson Davis, Il. f. Lee,
and Others who have since achieved celebrity.
firing of the inactivity of army life, Col.
tessenden retired from the army at an early
date and engaged in business lie built the first
railway from Worcester to Boston, and was
identified with some of the earliest railway
enterprises in New England. He was made
an honorary member of the Harvard Alumni
association of this city many years ago and
always took lively interest in that insttu-
ton His residence was in Boston for some
time, but his londucss for his former military
friends Was such that he has, of late years,
spent the greater portion of his time in this
city. Col Fessenden was great favOrito in
social circles here, and indeed wherever
he went. His summers have been re-
Gently passed in Princeton N. j., where
he has hosts of friends. lie was mem-
ber of All Souls church, and took an
active interest in religious matters, being
greatly concerned for the welfare oftho church
and society. Vvacous and full of life and
anecdote, his company was sought and desired
by all. The announcement of his death will
be surprise to many because of his brief ILL
ness. His physician states that the cause of
his demise was extreme age and debility. At
present the bereaved relatives have not de-
termined upon the time or place of tho OBJ
seQuiCs
National Republican., 1883-02-09
sfor snIr-- llistrllnnrons.

oTUI NWII- tII5ItUUWIUW5,
GJAL CART HORSE, AND HARNESS FOR
~ safe Apply To T. a, LITTLEFIELD, Lutte
helds wharf Eashys Point. fcl3tt
NOR SALE-JENNY LIND TABLE, CHleAPi
II In good order Apply NJ Thirteenth and III streois
northwet WIN, H. WRIGHT fei3ts
TNOR SALE-AT A SACRIFICE FOR CASH on
II ahori llme-lhree iine carved rosewood pianos,
tr'ppleHrnuB SucH square guluds, al
a.. J., WILD a. BROS
italsl- tli seventh street northwest
EOR sALE--AN INDIA SHAWL, sEALsKIN
~ cloak and three nearly new silk dresses by u
lady N monrnlngi great bargains. Call NJ 2ll A
street southeast. fe7.3t
National Republican., 1883-02-09
-",, JoMN Is: 9oHHm: t.
LINCOLN HALL, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY iG
"CIRCUMsTANCEs."

In response to the very urgent request Of many
who we're unab'e 10 ucHr Mr. tOUGH II the ID In T.,
owing to the immens crowd, tIo LyCudm have On
gngpd him for u md 10 ture rs above. o. Mr.
tiuu gh no one ever lire4 aud MS Ccurp CInCUN-
STANCES ls amo tgntirely new and In evory respect
inspiring and helpful
Tickets on sale at Frees bookstore 18i3 T. street,
opposite EDbitt, Reserved seats, 75 cents almiB
A,
National Republican., 1883-02-09
8oarOinq

Y1RONT ROOMS, FURNISHED OR UNFUR-
~ nishe l. also rooms on first floor suitable for
gentlemen or married couple; modern improve
meuts. Table buarders by week or month 1914
Twelfth street northwest. ieg3ta
CLINTON HOUSE, SEVENTH AND STREETS
~ northwest 80 li st-olass table board and large
rooms NJ reasonable rHtesi location central; tran
silent rates II, SLei, sl,Jli no liquors deStf
nlREMONr HOUSE,
Il CHANGE OF pROPRIErORS
First class table pOlitoand attentive wants. Very
desirable situation Tor families. Rates. $50 and 81
per day so, 50, s35, and 5Dper month,
del ~, W. DEN ISON, Proprietor
National Republican., 1883-02-09
v" WV e''"'1i II. ii. lMARNER. nla e street.

for Salc--GOuscs.
INOR SALE -- \ FINE pRtSs-nRiCR FRONT
H double house, 20 rooms fronting Is feet ON street
northwest by depth OF the suuuCi price, $1,000
WI tnkc il UrL payment small fine .arm, Aho
we have 1920 hOt ~ front on Fourth street, be-
tween ana G streets northeast, and Abb square
feet on Third street northeast, very ChCBp, AlSoa
number OF small houses on ANAL payneuiA
Iiy RUFFIN ~ " lEWLErF,
tcS-3tc - 10 DrOlt building.
VNOR SALIi--A FINE RESI- DHNCE IN BUZZ
u mlo, n, ". Opposite the new Llly llnll; or VIII
exchange iu d slrhhlu pro HurtN IN WuiiugtOg, For
particulars c,.l uu or add GEORGE II, SltOUL-
TIERS, PnlGut ONho, ioGl2l#
NOR SALE -. DECIDED RARGATN IN IN
II proved property We viii sell ut u great bargain
u threestOry brick residence, with store and bakery
attached, all In thorough condition., Also, u Buiall
frame dwelling on adjoining loti VIII be sold to-
gelhur or sgnarnely cnsy Terms Of payment.
lal. -l2t
National Republican., 1883-02-09

our weekly Rent List, published every MONDAY
morning, conlansn cOppleto schedule ut our houses,
stores, shops, ana farms OtlnrCl for rent together
with descriptions, prices, &c aud how they may bo
Property for sale In all parts Ofthe city. Money
To loan on real estate. Gail,
H. II. WARNER, 0lG + street.
TF YOU WANT TO BUY. SELL, RENT OR
Trade CITY or Country Property. come and see the
WILLIAM ii. MAIN 4 'BRoffifiSR, st. Charles
Hotel, corner Third street and Pennsylvauia avenue
northwest. mhlD-tf
National Republican., 1883-02-09
d1lanitn---Nnnnis.

VXTANTED - THREE WELL FURNtsIfFD
w rooms, with small hall room, In nurthwt stern
part of city, on or before February lj Address H.
Republican OhCe icD3tF
VNTANTED-A NEATLY FURNISHED ROOM
w within 20 minutes walk OF Government Print.
lng Office. Give location and terms with or without
board. and address = NJ j., Republican oiCe. cS3ts
Wy ANTED-BY A SMALL FAMILY. A SUITE
w OF furnished rooms, suitable for light house
keeping; northwest preferred Address g, $. r., Re
publican OliCe fpS-3tt
National Republican., 1883-02-09

Tho building IS we'll lighted, heated by furnace,
and is RBplCndd location for mandatory, reStau-
rant, or for storage purposes.
National Republican., 1883-02-09
Gost apO c5foun0.

T oST-AT EPIPHANY CHURCH ON TUES
~ day evening, necklace, consisting oftwO striugs
OF pearls, with "A clasp Of hrliants, SGT IN silver a
suilpblc reward viii be given to any ono returning
the same TO Republican onicc. iog3te
HN THURSDAY EVENING, A SUM OF
" money 1t viii be restored, and no questions
asked" to The rghtiul owner ~ ny MUssa husetts
avenue northwest. fe0-3t*
Y uST-GOLD LACE PIN, IN THE VICINITY
IL OF Fourteenth aud Il streets, or on the north
sde OFF, between Fourteenth ana Eleventh streets,
UhOut G30 o'clock yesterday Liberal reward II re-
turned 10 III Fourteenth street northwest ieD3tF
TOUND--ON TUESDAY, A PURSE CONTAIN.
II ing smEd sum OF money, Call at 1923 Four-
teenth SIR OF northwest, ip03ls
= OSr-ON NORTH SIDE OF Il, BlCTW EEN
IL Fourteenth aud Fifteenth streets, two pale vel.
Iu,, rOsebuls and spiav OF white hyacnth. Please
return 10 li2l street, Room2. ie'-;tF
4 OS'T-BfgTW NINTH AND NJ AND
II Ninfh aud Penusyyun a avenue, a gold bracelet
Mtu bangles. suitable reward II returned TO 07
Pennsylvania avenue. fe7-3t
National Republican., 1883-02-09
3}1aIr.

a . 49,
VXTANTED--jO MEN FOR THE RoMANY
w Rye Cali at National Theatcr to-day (Erldny)
at O'clock II
WTANrED - 100 MEN o FEET TALL FOR
w GRIZZLY Adams. Apply ut Theatre Comique
between 10 and u a. m. fc7.Sts
VyANTED-SIN EDUCATED YOUNG COL
w Ored men who nrc good clerks good salary aud
street. fci lgtt
National Republican., 1883-02-09
9rrsOnal.


A LII PERSONS INTERESTED IN ART Stu
IA dies for themselves or their children Invited
To call ut the National Academy of Fine Arts, Cor
cOran Building Fifteenth street Instruction In every
department Of art, from the preparatory course 10
portrait aud historical painting, on the most reasona-
BILE terms. Thorough instruction In eloCutlon by Miss
lincOn of Boston, Reception for all lovers Of olocu
ton and art Monday evening, February %, at 3
o'clock. feD.3t+
CHARLES II. BOWEN, NJ D., OFFICE, aOG +
~ street northwest. fpg-3tH
90 VISIT MRS. DIR. "A. HULL, A RELIABLE
W phNChOmctrist, test medium, and magnetic
Physician. Mrs. II. can be consulted aL 3i5 Pennsyl-
Nanla avenue northwest.
II OWES BOOH-K H-KEEPING-EASIEsT SHORT.
Il est beSti months of study saved With pen.
mpnshp, %c. S3 u month Day and night. @. w,
HOWE 1880 seventh street. fe7-lns
TENHE REAL ESTATE GUIDE OF II. O. HOLTZ-
a NAN, Tenth ana Il streets northwest, is out for
February those persons desiring tO purchase build.
ng lots for building In the spring should call at his
Office and got one or send address aud have one sent
through tho mail fcG.at
NOBODY IN TOWN BUT QUARTLEY rs
~ making line cabinets or II carte pictures for 81.
see theml lOl seventh street, corner ID northwest,
ie3-bt'
National Republican., 1883-02-09
d0lunttO- -SjtIu. .female.

wv ANTED INfNtEDtATELY-A WHITE GiRf,
w for general house .orls; good wngcs to a com.
petcnt person. No. 6i3 reenth street northwest.
fcg-3tt
wv ANTED - COMPETENT WHITE WOMAN
w to take care Of infant Call at Room G, tInun.
ton House, at once. fcsNe
VTANTED--BY FEBRUARY 10, A RELIABLE
w trustworthy white Girl to wash. iron, and 40
general housework in u small family: must be
strictly sober, and come well recommended.
Apply at once to
fe5-3t~ ini7 Vermont avenue.
National Republican., 1883-02-09

nR. GEO. W, EGLEsToN, DENTIST, (FoR-
- mCrlv student of Drs j. II. Darrell and q. w.
scott otltrS his professional services to the public
both IN Operative ana Mechanical Dentistry, at hts
dental rooms llO q street northwest, Pure gus ad-
hllnlstcrcd tor nness extraction OF teeth
Reierences-Hun William IL, Forney, Alabama;
Hon. George West, New York; ChrisOnher KYLE,
Census Onlcc fe3 lin
nECoRArIYE. ART NEEDLE-wORK-NIRs
~ ", BRAsELnAN Will give Instruction in
Lessons In classes ana private. Apply Mt her Er-
brOldeTlng Parlors, No. l2ll q street northwest
Terms reasonable. sell-Iy
SEOAFHS or THE HUMAN BODY EN.
Il larged. developed, and strengthened" ,Sc., is
an interesting advertisement long run In uur paper.
J.. reply 10 Inquiries we Will say that there a no evil
dsnce of humhug about this. on the contrary, the
advertisers are very highly indOrsed Interested
persons may get scaled circulars giving all particu.
lars by addressing Erie Med. CO., p. o! Box 613 Buff
ialo, Y. h.-7biedO EucHtng Bee, oG3l.tf
National Republican., 1883-02-09
a0lnnitA. .siinntions. ftmaIr.

A RESPECTABLE COLORED GIRL WANTS
IA place to cook wash, ana iron, and to do cham.
berw0rk. No. is Fourth street northeast icg-Sts
NTANTED- by A LADY, a HOME IN FAM.
w lily, TO take care Of children and do nmlly sew.
ing OF would take charge of household; thor0urhlv
POstoflice. fa53ta
VXTANTED-A POSITION As COOK ny A RE
w liablo white woman TO remain IN house; Amer
lean and Protestant family preferred. Apply nj Gi5
Fourth street northwest fc7-3lf
WANTED go ny A COLORED WOMAN. A
w place TO nurse or do ChumbcrwOrk: good re fer.
once Call at 500 1wentythird street. between " aud
northwest fa7-Nt
National Republican., 1883-02-09
S0rantrO- -Situations---YtluIr,

wv ANTED-fafPLoYMENT AS CopYIsT ny
w man oc experience Address SCRIBE re
publican Onice. fggits
National Republican., 1883-02-09
I JUsTM,s OLD STAND.
No. 0lo D STREET. NORTHWEST

whore. hnnn.lN
National Republican., 1883-02-09
REPUBLICAN, OFFICE,

dciO Pennsylvania avenue, Tenth and streots.
TOR RENT-BY h. II. WARMER,
National Republican., 1883-02-09
fnr a,rnl. 4nrnish,N Rnnms.

A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE AND SINGLE
IA gentleman can he accommodated with nice
sunny rooms and nrstclass table, TWO blocks nom
post6nlce department aud Interior. Address O.
Republican Office. tc03tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-22
A SINGULAR ACCIDENT.
The Fast Mail from the North Delayed
by the Splitting of a Car Wheel-How
a Serious Delay was Abated.

The Fast Mail from the North Delayed
by the Splitting of Car Wheel-HOw
a Serious Delay was Abated.
The fast mail from the North arrived
about three hours late yesterday. The
delay was caused by the breaking of car
wheel a short distance south of Ashepoo
Station, Y. c. Mr.. r. E. Mansfield. Chief
Clerk of the Railway Mail Service, with
headquarters at Charleston, was on board
the train and in the postal car, directing
the distribution of the mail. When about
a mile from Ashepoo. and while running
at a speed of about 35 miles an hour, a
heavy Jolt was felt in the car
and the forward end dropped as
if a wheel had been knocked from
the journal. Mr.. Mansfield seized the
rope connecting with the air-brake, which
was instantly set, and brought the train
TO a stop. Upon investigation 1t was
found that one of the wheels of the for
ward truck had split in half. The car had
dropped, and the broken section, falling
upon the track, had slid along without de-
railing the other trucks. The car was
propped I'D with bars and other apparatus
and the broken wheel oiled, so that it
would slide upon the track with as little
friction as possible. In this way it was
pulled on TO siding.
The mail clerks had hardly be-
gun their labOrs, and about l2O pouches
of mail matter was uHdistributed. The
Savannah mail was transferred to the
baggage car and brought on to Savannah
/ bv Mr.. Mansfield, arriving here at ii
O'Clock. The clerks were left in charge
of the damaged car until another could
arrive from Charleston when the morning
mail matter was transferred and arrived
here On last nights tram, going
direct to Florida. All Florida mail
from Savannah was held at the post office
until last night, and sent out by the night
| express, to which the regular postal car
was attached The delay was abated as
much as possible by Mr.. Mansfield, whose
| efficiency in the mail service is readily
recognized, and who fortunately was ON
/ board the train. Mr.. Mansfield seems to
/ be a sort of Jonah in railway collisions.
! He was in the Adams Run disaster some
/ two years ago, and was picked out from
underneath the boiler of the wrecked
| locomotive, and was thought to be
fatally injured. After long confinement
he recovered and again resumed the ser
vice. On being informed that he was on
board the train yesterday morning, the
conductor, who was acquainted with his
experiences, remarked: THAT settles 1t.
The cause of the accident is explained.
Mansfield is on board"