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National Republican., 1883-12-19
UNDERGROUND CABLES.

what sho Manager OF the Western Union
Thinks About the Commissioners
Orders.
"The question OF substituting underground
cables for aerial wires" said Mr. John d. clark,
manager Of the Western Union Telegraph office In
this city, to REPUBLICAN reporter last evening
"is being agitaled all the United states. The
district commissioners evidently propose TO force
the companies underground, but l don't think
their intention Is to do II until practical system
can be found. The underground line now In use
here has not been fully tested yet az 70 endur-
ance-a most important consideration"
How do you regard the dry sewer or tunnel
planT
"It is the only plan" he replied, "that Is
thoroughly reliable The cable now in use in
this city Is open TO serious objection. because dur;
ing thunder storm atmospheric electricity could
fuse the insulation and cause great trouble. Any
underground system should be tested at least one
year. Its reliability cannot be determined In less
time"
In conclusion, Mr.. Clark said that his idea OF q
lightning arrester for underground cables was a
very hno wire. A stroke of lightning would en-
tirey consume the wiro before reaching the cable,
and thus prevent fusing.
National Republican., 1883-12-19

The Rifles will give grand benefit at Ford's
opera house Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
evenings next. They have secured the Emerson
Grand Concert troupe, of Boston, aud Walter Pei
ham, the English mimic: The Klmball quartette,of
son have volunteered, and will sing several of
their musical gems The programme of attrac-
tions Is varied and attractive, The musical num-
bers have been selected with care and embrace
tAe choicest gems for oornet, Violin, voice, and
mimetic sketches A novel feature of the pro-
Introduced all the popular war songs and bugle
calls, the scene winding up with an exhibition
drill by the Rifles. The proceeds Of this benefit
armorv of the Rifios
National Republican., 1883-12-19
JULIA BurLER's DEATH.
The Finding OF the coroncr's Inqusat and
m Prominent Citizen Inpltcnted.

The Finding OF the coronor's Inqusat and
n Prominent Citizen Implicated.
The colored residents OF East Washington are
much excited over the death Of Julia Butler at the
hands OF an abortionist. She died at noon OF
Monday at her residence, 90s Fifth street south;
east, Deceased was rather prepossessing colored
woman and a member of several colored societies.
1t was currently rumored last night that she had
been on terms of intimacy with a well-known
white man, aud that the abortion was the work OF
a colored woman named Smith. Coroner Patter-
son, assisted by Deputy Coroner Hartigan, made
an autopsy, and held an inquest over the body at
the eighth precinct station house yesterday AFTER
noon, and alter the testimony Of several wit,
nesses, rendered the following verdict: THAT tho
said Julia Butler came 10 her death about II
o'clock m, Dec. 16, at her residence, 9OS Filth
street southeast, from criminal abortion at the
hands of some persons unknown TO the jury"
Before her death the women admitted to DR..
Rogers, her attending physician, that the crime
had been committed by the aid Of sharp insup. =,
guilty party. The police are. investigating the
matter, and the colored people are greatly OK
cited. The remains were Inferred yesterday by
the members Of two colored beneficial societies
"RouaH ON CoRNs," for Corns, Warts, Bunions
National Republican., 1883-12-19
AN INTERESTING DECISION.
How Far the Right OF a Father 20 Disci-
pline His children Extends.

In tho case of W. r. Reed. who was charged
with whipping his 1s-year. old daughter, Miss
Julia, in the police court Monday the testimony
daughter without cause. Judge Smell imposed no
fine, but decided that O parent may be guilty of
assauting his own child. He cannot whip his
children In an unreasonable and brutal way. He
can use reasonable means but that does not mean
great Violence When man undertakes 20 strike
a woman with his fist he Is guilty OF assault The
old common law for years wiuked at such treat
ment OF women, but the present age is becoming
humaniged, and under the law now parents are
not allowed to act in this matter as they were a
hundred years ago.
National Republican., 1883-12-19
THE "Rough On" Tooth Powder. elegant, 15c
The Drill OF the Cadets.

The exhibition drill and hop of the Union Vet
eran Corps cadets last night was success, Nearly
400 of their friends did much TO fill Masonic tenn
Pile, which was gayly decorat ed. The drill took
under the command of Capt. Hammer. Az the
boys went through the manual the spectators gave
vent to their appreciation by frequent outbursts
of applause. Afler the drill the elder members,
with Capt. Thomson as their spokesman, pre-
sented an elaborately carved sword to Capt. Ham
mer, which he received with few graceful re-
rko
National Republican., 1883-12-19
CONCENTRATIONS.

The senate in executive session yesterday con-
hrmed the following nominations:
Lawrence Weldon, of Illinois, to be judge Of the
court of claims.
John Il. Tanner, OF Illinois, TO be United States
marshal for the southern district Of Illinois.
Nathaniel p. Banks Of Massachusetts,, TO be
United States marshal for the district of Massa-
chuBetts
Aionzo Gesner of Oregon, 10 be Indian agent at
the Warm Springs agency IN Oregon.
the Ponea, Pawnee. and Otoe agency In Indian
col. Samuel b. Holabird, assistant quATteTmRsteE
National Republican., 1883-12-19
Thoir Visit to the Commissioners, with
Its Result.

Vholr Vtstt 70 tho ConnmIbBIohers, WIFI
Its Result.
A committee representing the Washington Con-
tinentals, consisting Of Hon. A. NJ. Clapp. Mr..
George f. Timms. and DR.. Charles Allen, waited
on the district commissioners yesterday in regard
to securing arms for the battalion. The commits
sioners stated that, not being able to find any law
giving them the least control ofthe district militia
or imposing any duties on them connected there
with, they could do nothing i'll the matter. The
committee then adjourned until to-day, when
they will call upon the secretary Of war
There Is already three companies OF the Cont
nentals organized and offcered. One half Of the
number is already uniformed and the others are
in process OF being uniformed.
At the meeting Of the corps last night two new
members were elected and q large number of ap-
plications for membership received. RESOLUTIONS
were adopted thanking the various military or
ganizations who gave them an escort on the occa-
sion of their initial parade and also to the ladies
and merchants who oo-operated In making tho
fair q SUCCESS.
National Republican., 1883-12-19
cAnsrArRs, MCCALL & Co. IS Orator Whisky,
The B,cveIo Ball,

Fully 400 friends of the Capital Bicycle club
thronged the National Rifles armory last night in
response TO nvit ations for their uniform soiree,
The wall was tast efully decorated, the musicians
on the stage. each sitting behind bicycle. On
either side of the hail were two brightly FURNISHED
steeds while bunting and choice flowers hung
pendant from the walls and ceiling. The mem
bers OF the club were all in uniform and the
contrast between the different oolors OF the cos
tunes was pleasing one.
National Republican., 1883-12-19
THE M. p. MISSION FAIR.
How That Festival Was Ineugurated,
and Incidents Herewith.

The fair for the benefit Of the North Carolina
Avenue NJ p. missiod was auspiciously inaugu
rated at McCauley's hall, Capitol hill last night
The attendance was large, the hall beautifully dec
Grated the lady managers smiling and energetic
The booths were as follows Confectionery-.Miss
Annie White, assisted by Misses Ella Walters
Helen MeCauiey, assisted by Misses Libbie and
Ginnie Ferguson, and Emma Clements. Crystal
and china-Mrs A. p. Rogers, assisted by Mrs. NJ
Marsh, her four daughters, Miss Ida Rogers, and
Mrs. Grumley. Fancy and art-Mrs. X. b; Fer
guson, assisted by Misses Kate Rice and Lizzie
Ferguson. Fish pond-Miss Hattie Williams and
Miss Jennie Stevens Supper tabe-Mrs. T. b
Marche, Mrs. william b. Marche, Miss Kate
Barker. Mrs. Beron and others The articles to
young lady; art table, paror stove, doll baby, &c
most popular little girl and pair OF skates TO mos
popular boy. The fair will continue until the
twentieth instant, inclusive.
National Republican., 1883-12-19

general TO be quartermaster general, with the
rank Of brlFadier general.
John g. Tooker, OF Michigan TO be secretary OF
the territory of Montana -
Robinson Locke, of Ohio, to be United states
consul at Newcastle
National Republican., 1883-12-19
Slrrsunal Comfort.

VNASY FEET, tSc.-EMINENT PHYSICIANS
~ surgeons, and thousands of other well known
peTsonages visit Dr. Whites establishment, l4l6 Pa;
av. opposite Wiards Hotel for relief nom and
Complaints Of the feet Established in Wnshlngton
d. O. In 1861. Office fee, 81 per visit for putting the
feet In order.
NEASSAGE AND SWEDISH MOVEMENT
M Cure PROT, Hartrlg NlsSen, a. Marlnls Hall
Highest testimonials from phySicans ana former
patients Daily treatment, sI6 month de7-lm~
ATEw TURKISH BATH (DR. BoVEESl,
IN l4l7 r., opposite Rggs House ,lsidg Large pool
open sunday Open from Sa; m. W p. mi satur-
div ~ d. IN, Baths, 81; u tickets, $4.bO
and DIR H. H. BOVEE, Electrician.
National Republican., 1883-12-19
Baby sNvsdi

We are so thankful to say that our nursing baby
was permanently cured Off dangerous ana protracted
constipation and lrregulary ofthe bowels by the use
of Hop Bltters by its mother, which at the same time
restored her to perfect health and strength--The
Parenls, Rochester, n. X,
National Republican., 1883-12-19
XMAS cards, tree trimmings, at j, Jay Gov
Mr. Co,vnns,s FuneraI,


The funeral OF Mr.. Peter +. Gowans took place
yesterday afternoon and was attended by an i'm
mense number Of friends. Georgetown Catholic
Hbernia society and the Plate Printers union, OF
which organizations deceased was a member,
acted as escorts. The remains, in fine black
cloth casket with silver plate and handles, FUR
nished by j. 7. Clements, were taken to 81. Ste
phen's church, where the burial service was per-
formed by the Rev. Father Ahern. The interment
was made at Holyrood cemetery.
The Travel Club.
At tho postponed meeting of tho Travel club
held at $40 Twelfth street last night the principal
features of the entertainment were an essay on
Ferdinand and Isabella" by Mrs. Lockwood,
and Mr. Edward Farquhar's paper on spanish
Religion"
WELLS HEALTH REVIEWER cures Dyspepsia, lm'
potence.
National Republican., 1883-12-19
Feels Young Again.

"My mother was afflicted long time with Neu-
ralgia and dull heavy, inactive condition OF the
whole system headache, nervous prostratlon, and
was almost helpless, No physicians or medicines did
her any good. Three months ago she began to use
Hop Bltters with such good effect that she and
feels young again. although over 20 years old. We
think there is other medicine ut to use in the fam
iy,"-A lady In Providence.
BRADFORD, PA, May 8, 1875.
1t has cured me of several diseases such as ner-
vousness sickness nj the stomach, monthly troubles
&c. have not seen sick day In year, since took
Hop Bitters, All my neghb0rs use them,
MRS. FANNIE GREEN.
$4,000 LosT.-'A tour of Europe that cost me
90, 900 done me less good than one bottle OF Hop
Bltters they also cured my wife Of fifteen years
nervous weakness sleeplessness and dyspepsia"
II. NJ, Auburn, N. W
National Republican., 1883-12-19
Delicate and Feeble Ladies.

Those languid, tresome sensations, causing you to
feel scarcely able to be your feet that constant
drain that is taking from your system all Its former
elasticity driving the bloom from your cheeks that
continual strain uponyour vital forces rendering you
irritable and fetf easily be removed by the use
of that marvellous remedy, Hop Btters. Irregulari-
ties and distractions of your system are relieved at
once while the special cause of periodical pain are
permanently removed. None receive so much ben
eft, and none are so profoundly grateful and show
such m interest in recommending Hop Btters MS
women.
National Republican., 1883-12-19
i7luncp TO gOan.

n ToNEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE ArTIIE
M lowest rates DANENHoWER q SON 1926
" st, n, w, hVI0H
National Republican., 1883-12-19
Ynst nnn :Epnnn.

Il OST-$5 REWARD-STRAYED FROM MY
j ! plRco at BrlghtwOod u, C ono dark yellow and
white Alderney hciier, little over n year old For
the return of the to OshOrns store, NJ Bright
wood, for any reliable infOrmation reward nt 20
viii be paid. $40
4 OST.-A VERY SMALL, OPEN FACE GOLD
i 4 watch; lost between RyneAla store, 7th st., and
Postonice department suitable reward II returned
10 400 10th VI. N, W. e2V
National Republican., 1883-12-19
So. RLnnM1Nnv1LLr. on

So. BLooMISGvILLE ONO, May l, 1879
sIRs-I have been suffering ten years and tried
your Hop Btters and It done me more good than all
the doctors. MISS s. s. BOONE
National Republican., 1883-12-19
High Authority.

Hop Bltters is not, In any sense, an alcoholic bev
erage or liquor, and could not be sold for except
to persons desirous of obtaining medicinal btters.
GREEN ID. RAuM, u $. Com. Inter'l, Rev.
National Republican., 1883-12-19
dolunttb @ousrs.

HOUSES TO RENT; ALSO BUSINESS PROP
il il erty, to supply the demand of our customers.
TYLER a RU1lIERFoRD, Real Estate and Insur-
ance, 1920 4 st. N. w. 32l
National Republican., 1883-12-19
Amusfmtnis.


NATIONAL TnEATER
EVERY EvENtNa Avn SATURDAY MATINEE
No "Wednesday Matinee.
The Popular Young Actor.
Mil JAMES o'NEfLI,
As Edmond nautca, with
Mh ioHN srErs,qNg MONTE cRisro
originally @.1 GTssns.a E qgqg1 .ss sE Ss'SE. manage
Manager ami Prorfioior...-.4MIl JOHN srETsoN
Dumas uresi Play Of
MONTE CRlsrOi
f7 9o Nss ,s ss % %l,s by Sf S SsfTS and
Grand Realistic Eaccs and Correct Appointment,
Chri.tuis. week THE RANKS
EoRDs orE0 nousE,
DEc 2ou.a1 MATINEE DEC "a
nENErIT NATIONAL RiFLEs
Ener.on Grand Concort Troupe
A~n
WALTER PELHAM
n' Ng2l4r;, g';',f;' /, ss !; ,,.3yy Cs5gg'I'''
IiELty SilTfa
CuA~. ~ utuOiNR
f"'NsgfiTiil Witt L 4 rai.iiAiaE 1ifiil AiaE''''''
; se,e ,,,r,,.g r'.9'' NAP snSEfEp.
Con,iudios ths programme With
"a DAY ~ CAMP ~ isa2"
Inirge,pi s a ss 4, ,,,fs X. SaI sons' and huse
h.sr,cd s'ais a. tiiis' music store arsg Deem.
WRIours p'gg ,,i,, pgsEgND 81, NsD n sr.,w
LYNCH AND NcNAi9N.. .-.,,..,.-u-.
The World Rrnnwned
nArCiIFisnmR Z y Ia, sg,9 3 So 4 tAuiER CoNniNArioN
..'....L n gALIAoHEh
oogg,, sGIf !, , M NM \ ~ ,%IiiiEgER
I1.TiI lInntE LYLE
MAkht - tnsh., 49,. ,...-,..s,.
The reriormengc o. conclude with the iAnshAhla
MAJ LOOK AT HIMi-
Miss ALA nglGs me Cnamrlep. Pat womsn.
Miss CNssA Cks~ANpiA,
The neautlnii nish. h.iialrei lady.
Tue whole prcsnniing such biii was never be-
o,rc seen. New ups,salilr. esrh vrek.
chdran %,6du, ss,rs charge Masis TrniaSsa AeS ~
the Marine Rand. Performance a. O'Clock and
nIME MUSEUM
fENNsyLvANIA AvENuE. NEAR iirH 1T.
COLOSSAL ATTRACTIONS "a
ro Coccco @ 9. A9i%s; . @ Ss .,55 ss z2ccS .Sa
Museum, and viii b. open 10 the puhlic
FREE OF EXTRA CHANGE,
LIVING AND MECHANICAL lCuRiosiTiEs.
ANnA
GRAND STAGE PERFORMANCE
Introducing twenty new and tReuird artists The
winnotts, senator Prank He'll, Prof SHOWS Trained
Dogs. Everett -nnsli aud Evans the Wrestler trma.
ADMISSION ~ All ONLY 10 VENTS.
NEW THEATRE CoMiQuE.
one week only, Commencing nccrmher ~,
BAHLtEs AND KENNEpN's hNiGliT LtGHrs
A Brilliant Array OF Talented Artists, Whose Names
are as Familiar ns Household Words tn both tho
Old and NCw Worlds.
A STARTLING ARRAY or SPARKLING
NOVELTIES,
In conjunction with the Celebrated Mesmersls, the
-rHoTFSsnns-
n. A.-KENNEDN-J y.
Wonderful Exhibition, bordering on the Mraen.
| lous. Once witnessed never forgouen
4 INCoLN HALL
National Republican., 1883-12-19
ID,
SUPERFLUoUs HAIR
SUPERFLuOUS HAIR
sUIPIIBIrIUU0uSS sUPEBFtU9uS HAIB

VIZ TANTED-ITo ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN r..
wv Beall, Bateman 4 Co Bank, lall Y ST. n w;
IN Conssion of Deeds for every State and Terri
tory, United States Commissioner Examiner, and
Notary Public; nMays In ofice from a m 10 2: m:
National Republican., 1883-12-19
Meoital.
TEALTH is WEALTH,

Ill -
TREATMENT, II specific for Hysteria, DiLalneSs,
Commissions, Nervous Headache, Mental Depression,
Loss of Memory, SpermhtOTrhOea, ImpOtency, Invol-
untary Emissions, Premature Old Age, caused by
Over-GNert0n, self abuse or Oyer-indulgence which
recent cases Each box contains one months treat.
ment. one dollar u box or six boxes for So Sent by
mail prepaid, receipt of price. We guarantee six
boxes to cure any case With each order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with So we VIII send
the purchaser our written guarantee To return the
money II the treatment does not effect cure. Guar
sylVanln avenue, Washington, y, g., Wholesale and
retail agents orders by mail Will receive prompt ut
tentiOn.
National Republican., 1883-12-19
The national rifles, Bene Mt.

LARGE lots of fpantaloonings at S., Sc, and 81 10
rder. Eiseman Bros. corner Seventh and sts.
National Republican., 1883-12-19
THE CoNTINENTALs.

OUCH ON coRss," for oorns, Warts, Bunions.
National Republican., 1883-12-19

11n- 18TH ST. n. W.--UNFuRNISIIEIh2
i lIOt fine communicating rooms, LIST hdnr
bay. Window housekeeping or otherwlsei rent In
Guiding heat and gas, Slb. 7-lO
National Republican., 1883-12-19

DEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED, BAY WINDOW
u front room, with modern ConvenienCcsi cen
trally located everything pleasant, nice, and guct
please examine 4OTia LIST st. N Nv. T-lD
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S6lmtt0-@mpIppmtut.

de EO PAID ny A YOUNG LADY FOR a
sD6DO position In the Government Printing ONCE
of Printing Bureau. Address II. H., Republican Or
National Republican., 1883-12-19
6luufe0---Rnums.

ONE FLOOR, SUITABLE FOR HOUSEKEEP-
" ing, near Capitol Address X. ", Republican
Office, stating price and full particulars regarding ac-
commodations. 4-2O
A SUITE OF FURNISHED ROOMS, BETwEEN
"A. 18th and 10Th and and l. sts N. w. Address
H. j. L., Republican Onice,
National Republican., 1883-12-19

~ NENTLEMAN WITH PIANO WISHES 8ooMi
VI mate with violin lutc location very Desirable
termS low Addrcss SOLUS. RopuhlcAn OnlCc. l-lO
National Republican., 1883-12-19
@anirS- tIlausous.

A Ill DESIRING DAY OR EVENING IN
N structon- n-Architecture, Engineering, Draw
ng, Mathematician arrange now at 510 + St., TO
nav RlO nor quarter only. b-lO
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Notes by Cable.

The new theater at Alt Arad, Hungary,
burned Saturday evening.
The report that Prince Gortschakoff is dy-
ing is contradieted. 1t is cousin
A powder-mill explosion in Corbeil,
France, Saturday, killed six persons.
The troubles between the Russian govern
ment and the Vatican have been settled
King Humbert, of Italy, has issued de-
cree providing for the resumption of specie
payments on April 16
The municipal council of Paris advocates
granting amnesty to the anarchists condemn
ed at Lyons and Rheims
OF the persons arrested in connection with
the murder of Prof Palmer and party, five
have been sentenced to death, and the Others
to from three to fifteen years imprisonment
Wagners widow was so overcome on the
arrival of the funeral train at Bayrouth that
she was Obliged to be lifted from the car. A
guard of twenty-seven citizens watched by
Wagner's bier throughout the night.
The municipality of Rome has placed a
memorial tablet in the house which Prof
Samuel f. B. Morse inhabited here in 1880
The syndc informed the American minister
that the unwilling of the tablet would be de
ferred until the wishes of the American
colony in regard to the ceremony are made
known.
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man; quarter master A. J. Rosebrough; surgeon,
A X Saaher; cha plain, N. Session; officer of the
day, Ed. c. Amaden officer OF the guard, Nathan
Huffman; ad1utant, ID. G. Anderson; sergeant
major, G. M. Holloway, quartermaster- sergeant,
N. A, Myers; inside guard, Andrew Stephens;
outside guard, Adam Kramer
A paragraph has been going the rounds Of the
papers of this Sta:e, TO the effect that order
had been issued foroiddiDg 0aggagemen on the
Wab9 sh railway carrying newspapers. The Wa
a0ash Plaindealer interviewed superintendent
Stevens concerning the report, and that gentle
man says no such order is in existence.
The miners Of Davies county are having a
very bad time on account OF the late rains Some
of them have not had one days work this mouth
on account OF the water flooding their rooms.
The Sulphur Springs mines are under water, and
the men are all out. The pumps are hard at
work, but it will be some days before the mines
are emptied.
Two splendid gray eagles were caught in the
netghbOrhood OF Xenla a few days ago. They
each weigh twenty five pounds, ana measure just
seven feet from tip to tip of the wings. The cap
tor found them fettered by sleet anu ice and ut
terly helpless-One on the ground and the other
Hopping about in the branches of tree. They
showed fight, but their claws were numb and
their limbs frozen stiff, and thus powerless to
slst, became easy captives.
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Minor Notes.

One span OF the Panhandle railway bridge
over Wildcat creek, near Kokomo, has been
washed out, and passenger travel has stopped.
Claude NJ. Syter, the Kokomo forger, who was
arrested ut Oregon, Ill, has had a prelimlna
examination. His bail fixed at 81 900,
which has not yet been furnished.
A series of very successful revival meetings
has been in progress at Grace NJ L. Church,
Richmond. during the past five weeks, and nu-
merous converts have been added to the fold,
DR. Sylvan B. Robbins, of LUXEMBOURG died
yesterday at his fathers residence in Shelby
vile, aged thirty-seyeD years, leaving IA widow
and three children. His wife is the daughter OF
DR.. Harding, of Lawrenceburg.
Thomas Hunter, the Davess county despera-
do, who was found guilty Of murder in the first
degree not long since, by a jury in Knox county,
has beer granted n new trial by Judge Newton
f. Malott ON purely technical grounds.
Mart Jones, who lives in the eastern part of
Lawrence county, shot himself in the left breast,
INJECTING a wound that will cause his death. His
reason for committing tho act was that his
friends had all deserted him and he did not wish
to live longer.
At Kokomo one-half of the telephone subserib-
nOases, have given the company Eotice that un-
less they reduce the rental to So per month for
residences ana So per month for business houses
they will withdraw entirely.
The B., b. & NJ. railway project, which, Ia
times past, mas been subject of much agitation
at Madison, has finally been disposal OF by the
return of the $50, 900 in bonds issued In aid of
burned In the presence of the city council,
James R. Slack Post Grand Army of the Re-
public, has been mustered in at Huntington
with the follow ing officers: Commander, 8. H.
Shearer; senior vice-oommandeF, La Grange Sew
GRANGE; Junior yiee'eomnander, John W. Bow
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SERIOUS COLLISION.
Two Freight Trains Collide in a Tunnel
Two Men Killed

WHEELING, w. Va. Feb. 1S.-Ths morning
two heavy freight trains collided on the cen
trail Ohio division of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad in Franklin tunnel, seven miles
west Of Bellaire. Both engines kept the
track, the tenders and cars piled on
top, smashing in the roof of the tunnel,
letting down loose rock and completely
wedging the tunnel up Engineer Ruther-
ford, of the east-bound train, was
buried beneath the wreck and killed,
and Fireman Hines scalded to death.
John Graham, brakeman, had his
hip smashed and internal inju-
ries; recovery doubtful. The engineer
and fireman of the west-bound train Jumped,
receiving but slight injuries. The Eastern
train was loaded with shelled corn in bulk,
and the Western with coffee, rice, sugar,
patent medicines etc. The wreck
IS fearful one; the cars are
all broken up and the contents scattered.
Blame is laid on the telegraph operator who
it is said failed to notify the west-bound
train to take siding. The east-bound train
was running wild.