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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-13
NO WARNING GIVEN UNTIL TOO LATE.
Engineer Cooks Story OF the Crash
at Mud Run.
The White Signal "AT Right" Shown
at the Station.
A Lantern Waved Too Late to Pre-
vent the Disaster.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Oct. 12.-Engineer
Henry Cook, whose engine collided with
such disastrous results with section seven
of the excursion train at Mud Run, has made
a long statement to be presented to the
cononer's jury tomorrow. He says: "Twas
continually on the alert for caps or other
signals when we rounded the curve below
Mud Run. l shut off steam as our instruc-
tlons were to come into all stations with the
engine under control, and allowed my engine
to drift along. Tom Major. the engineer of
466. whose helper was, and who had
charge Of the train, blew one blast Of his
whistle for signals at Mud Run, and as the
target showed white "all right" he i'm
media tely blew two blasts for "up brakes
go ahead" l supposed, Of course, Tom had
applied the air brakes sufficiently to control
the train and don't know that he didn't, but
we were then running about II miles an
hour. l was on the alert for signals, as Is
customary on nearing a station, but saw
none. To see the station flag at the point
when we should be able to see 1t. 1t was
necessary for me to climb upon the ratchet,
which did and saw no signal on the station
signal pole, where such signals should hang.
Had there been flagman there with a sig
nal lantern we should both certainly have
seen 1t and, IL not both, it Is reasonable to
suppose at least one would have seen ii, as
there Is certainly no cause for excitement
until there Is signal of some kind Of dan
ger ahead. The trouble is there was no sig
nal lantern nor even cap east Of the Mud
River station.
when we were about 150 feet from the
station, / was leaning out of the car win
dow and saw a white signal being swung on
the station platform In manner usually
employed to stop trains or an engine. The
lantern was being swung much more
violently than when brakmen are
signalling for switching engines aud /
Immediately whistled down brakes and APP
piled my steam brakes This extended no
farther than my engine, as the other engine
had charge of the train and the air brakes
l again looked out far the cause Of the signal.
and saw red signal lantern on the platform
and pulled my lever back as far as possible
to reverse. 1t was too late to avoid the cat
astrophe. | had done all that / possibly
could with brake and steam and could only
await the result, which did, remaining on
my engine until she stopped in the wreck
Then started to pull the fire from under the
boilers.
John Welsh, another victim, died in the
hospital here this afternoon.
The deaths to date number g. and six Of
the injured will die. The disaster makes Is
widows and "a orphans. 1t IS estimated that
1t will cost the railroad half a million to
settle with the injured and the relatives Of
the dead.
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THEY coURTEp IN FRENCH,
And Were Married In Both German
and English.

DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 12.-It was noticed
at the wedding of ex-Minister Lothrop's
daughter, Anne, to the Baron Huene, of st.
Petersburg, at st. Paul's church last week,
Thursday night, that the groom did not make
any responses called for in the Episcopal
marriage service, while the brides responses
were clear and distinct. This was comment
ed on at the time, but nothing more was
thought of it than that the Baron did not
consider his replies to be essential
III transplred today, however, that the rea-
son he was silent was that he did not under
stand word of the service, which was in
English, and all Greek to him. Upon reach
ing Mr.. Lothrop's house after the ceremony
at the church and before the beginning of
the reception. the Baron's embarrassment
was discussed and it was decided for his sat
lslactlon TO have the ceremony performed a
second time by minister whom the Baron
could understand. The gallant lieutenant
OF Her Russian Majasty's guards is fluent in
the German tongue, and so q Lutheran min
lister was summoned to the house and the
whole business gone through with once
more, but very quickly and with less formal
ity, the Baron now making the responses, and
after the ceremony expressing the greatest
relief
Of course there was no doubt of the entire
force and legality of the church performance,
out these facts have given rise to consider
able gossip about the wooing of the happy
pair, it being well known that Miss LothrOp
does not understand Russian or German, and
the Baron is guilty of no English.
Minister Lothrop smiled good natured-
ly, when quizzed about it today, and answe r
ed -
1T was all very easy. The young people
did their counting in French"
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KILLED WITH ONE HUNDRED FOLLOWERS
General TheIemaque Fights for the
Presidency OF Hayti,
After His Opponent Had Won Vic
tory at the Polls.
The Campaign Of a Day Ends IN De-
feat and Death.

FORT AU PRINCE, Oct. 12-The election
Of members Of the assemblee constituanti to
elect president and revise the constitution
of 1867 resulted in favor Of ex-senator f. ID.
Legitine. Gen. Seides Thelemaque. the 9TH
er eandidatefor the presidency, yesterday
attacked the Palais National at Port au
Prince, the seat Of government, at the head
OF about 1000 men, who came with him as the
army Of the department Of the North. The
provincial government defended the palace
with the regular troops Of the Port au Prince
militia. Gen. Seide Thelemaque and 100 Of
ms men were killed during the attack. His
troops Immediately disbanded and public
VLuer was restored. Gen. Legitine Is now
tne only candidate and win be elected by the
national assembly which was TO meet on the
lOth inst, at the capital It Is feared by
some tnat the people Of the North may revolt
agalnst the new administration. but the
country will DO with the constitutional gov
ernment and crush the spirit Of rebellion.
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GOING BACK TO WORK.
The West Side Cars in Chicago will
Run This Morning.

CHICAGO, Oct. II. A committee of West
side citizens waited upon the Mayor this
morning, and then went to see the executive
board of the West Side Conductors and
Drivers Association, with view to settling
the strike. They returned to the Mayors Of
fee shortly before 1 o'clock, and reported
that the men agreed to allow the company, in
case of settlement, to retain all the new
men employed since the strike began. This
is a decided concession. The committee fur
ther announced that both executive boards
would come to the Mayors office this after
noon, where Yerke's was invited to meet
them.
Apparently harmless looking torpedoes,
found scattered along the car track on Sedg-
wick street, last night, were tested today, aud
found to contain dynamite. Karsburger, the
car conductor arrested for placing them on
the track, and Thomas Nicholson, implicated
by Karsburger's statements, were held in
$4,000 today, William Thompson was also
arrested late tonight.
The committee of the West side car men
met Presiden5 Yerkes this afternoon, and
were told that if they would go to work and
not demand the discharge of the new men
hired during the strike, the North side men
would be given the same privilege. After
midnight the West side men detrmined to re-
sumo work in the morning, with the under
standing that wages will not be reduced on
the West or North side. If their PROPOSE
tion is not complied with they will strike
again.
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Lincoln and the Little Girl.

youths Companion.l
Will the world ever know what depth of
tenderness there was in the heart of Abra-
ham Lincoln? An anecdote, which has
never been published, brings out one more
instance in which his sympathies. awakened
by little child, nobly controlled his action.
In one of the first skirmishes of the civil
war, young union soldier was so severely
wounded in the leg that the limb had to be
amputated. On leaving the hospital, the
young soldier, by the aid Of influential gem
tlemen, obtained position as government
weigher of hay and grain. Not long after he
had entered upon his duties, his superior
officer said to him:
See here, Mr.. M, this hay weighs so
much on these scales but to the government
it weighs so much more"
Il do not understand. sir, that way of
doing business. l can enter but one weight,
and that IS the correct one," answered the
young weigher.
His superior walked away, uttering
threats. The young man from that day suf-
fered many petty prosecutions for his hon
esty, and IL was not long before he received
notice that the government had no further
need for his service. The summary dismiss
sal made him so downhearted that when he
told the story to his family, he seemed man
without hope.
girl Of 13, cheer up! am going 70 see
President Lincoln. know he win make it
Her father and mother tried to turn her
purpose, saying that it would be useless to
see the President, as be would not attend to
such a petty matter as the dismissal Of a
weigher of grain. But her faith in the
Presidents sense Of justice was so strong
that she went to the White house, and, after
three days of patient waiting in the ante
room, was admitted to Mr.. Lincoln's pres
ence.
The hour for receiving visitors had nearly
expired, and as she entered the room the
President, throwing himself on lounge
said wearily.. well, my little girl, what can
do for you?"
She told her artless story. Mr.. Lincoln
listened attentlyeiy' ana with smile asked,
but how, my dear, do know that your state
ment is true?"
"Mr. President" answered the girl with
energy, ''..you must take my word for it."
II do" replied the President, rising and
taking her hand. Come with me to Mr..
stanton" said Mr.. Lincoln as they
entered the Office Of the great war secretary,
II wish you would hear this child's story"
Il have no time," answered the over
worked man.
But you must" replied Mr.. Lincoln.
Il have not moment to spare to- day, Mr..
President"
Come again, my dear, tomorrow, and
Mr.. stanton Will hear you," said the Presi-
dent, leading her away
The next day she was admitted at once to
the President, who took her over to Mr..
Stanton's office. The secretary listened to
the child's simple story and was so moved
by it that he Indignantly exclaimed, before
she had finished, "The Internal rascalV'
He went to his desk and wrote an order for
the immediate dismissal Of the dishonest
official, and for the appointing the little
girls father to tie vacant place. Mr.. Lin
coin never forgot the child; he. told her
their influence her two brothers were en-
rolled among the pages Of the House Of
Representatives.
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even tell his name or residence. He was
committed for contempt.
In the United States circuit court in Con-
cord yesterday forenoon Judge Colt denied
application by the plaintiffs In the Knlbbs
valve suits, and ordered judgments for de-
PENDANTS. These actions were brought by
Marcus p. Norton, ct ais. against cities in
New Hampshire for alleged infringement of
the Knibbs valve patent in using steam fire
engines.
The winter quarters of Adam Forepaugh's
nue., Philadelphia, were the scene of the
widest confusion the other afternoon. Chief,
one of the largest elephants attached to the
show, broke loose from his pen about 8
O'Clock and rushed around the place for
nearly an hour, smashing everything that
came within his reach.
MUSIC AND DRAMA
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GENERAL NEWS.

The First District r. /. Republican Con-
gresslonal convention ren0minated Hon.
Henry J. Spooner for Congress yesterday.
: A prominent agent for Havana cigars in
New York has received a cablegram from
Havana stating that the strike of the cigar
makers there is at an end
Inspector Mountain of the Boston police
department, is under arrest charged with
selling Old Colony railroad tickets which q
clerk, who was also arrested, stole.
Mrs. Cleveland spent yesterday in New
York and attended the performance of the
Coquelin-Hading Company at Palmer's
theatre last evening.
The New York Herald correspondent at
Washington telegraphs. that Colonel Lamont
authorizes him to say that the President will
not interfere in the local contest in New
York.
Dominique Roulet, of the French fishing
schooner Medelaine, which was cut down
and sunk off Newfoundland by the steamer
Queen, has filed libel against the steamer
in the United States district court at New
York, for S3S.5OO.
Iowa had two bank failures Thursday. The
Bower Valley bank, at WoOdbine. and the
Caldwell bank, of Dogan, have closed their
doors and receivers have been appointed.
Botn banks were operated by the same firm.
The total deposits will not reach $4,000.
The ammunition store Of A. Steert. at
Fort Worth, Texas, took fire Thursday and
several hundred thousand cartridges explod-
ed causing terrific report which was heard
10 miles distant. About $4,000 worth OF
property was destroyed.
The Democrats of the Sixth Massachusetts,
District have concluded not to 20 out of the
district for Congressional candidate. but
have nominated Col Rolay G. Usher. Prof
William Everett, of Quincy, was the man at
first proposed, but the unwritten law pre-
vailed.
William Nowlin, brother of Edward Now
lin. the boy murderer, is under arrest in Bos-
ton charged with planning with an accom-
plice, to commit crime similar to his broth
er's. The information leading to the arrest
was given by servant girl who claims "a
have overheard the pair laying theiI plans.
Forger James Z. Bedell got several bic
LAWYERS very much excited in New York YES.
terday by refusing to testify in the suit ot
his former employers against the bank of the
State of New York to recover $1S6,OOO paid
on his fraudulent checks. Bedell would moi
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The Q. l.. S. G. met with Mrs. j. S. Bar
rows on Monday evening. The following
officers were chosen for the coming year.
Pres. j. 5. Barrows, Vlce-Pres. Miss Hattie
Abbott, Secretary Miss Mary Burrell.
The members Of the Lodge, 1. o. o. f. ded-
icated their new hall, at the Centre, with ap-
propriate exercises, On Tuesday afternoon.
The ladies Of the Congregational Church
gave a Harvest supper on Thursday evening
IL was q very pleasant occasion.
The subject of lighting the place with
electric lights Is being seriously agitated, and
will doubtless, In some way be accomplished.
Burr, formerly Of Portland. but more recent
ly Of New Jersey.
The fine weather Of the past two or three
days has been much appreciated by all on
account Of its rarity this Autumn.
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nxnamite on the Track.

CHICAGO. Oct. 12.-Capt Setback, of the
North side police, discovered this morning
that the dynamite which Jules Kalzeberger
was caught placing on the car tracks on
Sedgwick street yesterday afternoon, is the
most violent explosive ever found by the po-
lice in Chicago. Several pieces of it were
found on the tracks. They are cone-shaped.
about the size and shape of half an egg.
Can't. Setback says the explosion of one
cone would shatter car wheel into atoms,
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Real Estate Iransfars.

The following transfers OF real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds:
etc. - - s' -
q. L: Rogers to G.. T. Barrett, sGoOO
n. M. Fessenden TO Il. q. Richards 500.
X q. Richards TO Alfred Tuck, 81 etc.
Harpswel-S. Sennett TO Il. K. MOuntfOrt S37
). Sennett 10 r. Il. MOuntfOrt IS.
Co., 81 etc.
standlsh-George Cole to Ellen f. Swift, 5000.
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and that three of them would blow street
car SO high that a shovel would hold the
largest fragment. A dozen of these cones
were found in Kalzerberger's pockets. On
the surface of each cone is a small indenta-
tion, through which protrudes something
which looks like torpedo. Pieces of wire,
boom ann by m tbesa 1he
were fastened to the rail, so that the fiat sur
face would be on top Of the rail.
Kalzeberger was closeted this morning
with Capt. Setback in the latter's private
office. The Captain was trying the pump
ing process, but with poor success.
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The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The following
Maine pensions have been granted:
ORIGINAL, INVALID.
william X. Hanson, East Corinth.
Moss w. Clark, North Hermon.
George Crocker, Canaan, navy.
Charles II. Morton, New Harbor.
Charles Ambrose, Bath.
WILDER M. Ward, China.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC.
Eliza w. Steele, mother of Mark M. Emery,
Buxton Centre.
Angel c., mother Of Linsdale Burnham, South
Bristol.
Cyrus, father of George B. Watts, Amherst
Notes.
The already depleted House was still fur
ther depicted today by the granting of
half-dozen leaves of absence.
The President has vetoed the Senate bill
to settle the amounts of James w. Williams
for extra work on the New York post office
building, and the Senate bill granting a res,
toration of pension to Sarah A. Woodbridge.
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WILLIAM VISITS THE VATICAN.
cermany's Ruler Enthusiastically
Greeted by the Romans.

ROME, Oct. 12.-This morning Emperor
William, accompanied by General Drlquett,
commander Of the Eighth italian army corps,
visited Camp Contocelle where the military
review will be held tomorrow. He then re-
turned to the Quirinal and received King
Humbert. The EMPEROR took luncheon
with Herr Van Schloezer. Prussian repre-
sentative to the Vatican, after which he pro-
eeeded to the Vatican to visit the Pope. He
wore the uniform Of the Life Guards and
was attended by Coun Herbert Bismarck.
Enormous crowds lined the streets leading
TO the Vatican and were very enthusiastic Ia
honor OF the Emperor. The proposed dis
plays in the Vatican district were aban-
dOned.
Shortly after his visit to the Vatican, the
Emperor bestowed the order Of the Black
Eagle upon Sig. Crispi.
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LIBERAL LEADERS ALARMED.
Strength OF the Combination OF
Tories and unIonIsts.

LONDON, Oct. f2.-The Liberal leaders,
who have been watching very closely the
events of the Parliamentary recess, and have
noted with much concern the turn that af.
fairs have taken between the Unionists and
the Tories, now view with positive alarm the
apparent strength Of the Terry Unionist al
lance, as evidenced by the speeches Of Lord
Harrington and Mr.. Chamberlain, and those
Of Mr.. Henry Smith, the Tory leader Of the
mnouse. AT the beginning Of the recess Mr..
OhamDerlaln's speeches pointed toward
sueh an alliance, TO the utter rejection of any
terms OF an understanding with the Liber-
ais, and now, as the session draws near, 10 Is
quite evident that definite relations have
been established between the two parties.
aud that they will work in harmony during
the session. This aspect Of affairs, together
with the growing discontent Of the Irish ex-
tremists, has awakened the Liberals 10 the
necessity OF exerting themselves TO the ut
most. Urgent whips will be issued and ev-
cry member will be called upon to cancel
any engagements he may have made, and TO
devote himself wholly TO the important bus
mess before his party. Lord Roseberry, Sir
VIM. Harcourt and Mr.. Morley are at pres
ent the guests Of Mr.. Gladstone, and this
guartette are busily engaged In mapping a
sion.
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Bosworth's RascaIity.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct. 12.-As the exam
ination of the books of the Stafford Mill
progress new evidences of the rascality of
Treasurer Bosworth are discovered. Today
two notes turned up, one for $4,000 and one
for $4,000 which Bosworth issued without
the knowledge Of his directors. This, with
$4,000 shortage already discovered. makes
the total defalcatlon to date $45,0O0. There
is every possibibility, owing to the ample op-
portunities Bosworth enjoyed. that it will
reach much more. 1t is found now that 9TH
er unauthorized notes were issued and per-
hans the full extent of his defalcation may
not be known until these notes become due.
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Killed by Strikers.

MACON, Mo-, Oct. 12-Thomas Wardwell,
wealthy coal mine operator, was shot and
instantly killed this afternoon at Bivire by
striking miners during riot. The strikers
were greatly incensed at the action of the
mine owners in bringing new men from
abroad but there was no violent demonstra-
tion until today when some imported men
were set on by the strikers. During the RI
OF, Wardwell was killed. Fears are enter
tained of further trouble
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Beautiful September.

HANOVER, N. H., Oct 12.-The records Of
Dartmouth College observatory show that
the rain fall for September was SO inches,
more than double the average of the last %
years, and six times that of the correspond
ing month last year. The amount of rain in
September was only exceeded in the years
1869 and 1882. There were only seven clear
days during the month.
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Alpha Lodge.

Alpha Lodge opened its hall at u St. Law
renee street last evenidg. The Rev. A. II.
Wright took part in the dedication exercises.
The following officers were elected:
Q. Ca. M. Soule.
ID. CIV. II. Sawyer
T.-W. III. Huston
C.-H. Heath.
NJ. OF Hilary Q. Reed.
Addresses were made by A. NJ. Soule and
G. @. Brooks.
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From Yellow Jacks country.

JACKSONVILLE, Oct 12.-The bulletin to-
day is: New cases, 66; deaths. four. There
are rumors Of sad state of affairs in South
Jacksonville. Much suffering is reported on
account of an alleged attempt to conceal
cases of fever.
JACKSON, Miss, Oct. 12.-The quarantine
was raised this morning. A great number
of refugees have returned and business has
been generally resumed. 1t will be several
days before passenger trains ON any of the
roads will stop at the depot here.
FERNANDINA, Fla, Oct. 12-There are 10
new cases today, two of them white. Money
and provisions are greatly needed. The de-
mand today for aid is overwhelming, both
from white and black
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A New Ship Railway.

OTTAWA, Oct ia cablegram received
from London announces the contract for the
construction of ship railway from the
Bay of Fundy to the Bale Verte, on the Gulf
of st. Lawrence, has been settled. The
works will probably cost $500,000.
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Z. II. Nelson Of Wateryille, owner Of Mel.
son, Dictator Chief and Aubine, flyers that
appeared at Saco last week, drove THURSDAY
On several occasions he has been thrown
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from his sulky and recently at Mystic Park
he was thrown out and severely injured. and
In the last three or four races he has been
dizzy headed, and has at last decided to put
another driver on the gig.
Ira Z; Woodbury. OF Portland, will proba-
Dly De the lucky man who will sit behind
some OF the fastest flyers in the State. At
present he has two offers under c0nsidera-
fered him $1,000 wear and a honse To live in
~ ne VIII come there and take charge Of
MS string, and few days ago Mr.. Nelson
onered him house In Watergille and asked
MIN 70 think It over, and let him know how
mucn money it would take to induce him to
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n 4 not generally known that am tbe Irnil

1t is not generally known that all the Unit
ed States mail cars on every road Terminal
ing il New York, are swept after each trip
and the old refuse OF waste paper, old twine
and dirt is carted to the post office and
dumped into large room in the cellar. All
the refuse from the various stations in the
city is alsposed Oh In the same way. The
proceeds from the national dirt In New York
reaches from $4,000 to $4,000 year.