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Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Nine English Miners Killed and .
 Dozen RadIv Tniurad

Nine English Miners Killed and a
 Dozen Badly Injured.
 LONDON, Aug. 31.-An explosion took place this morning in the Malaga colliery, near Bedminster, Somersetshire. A large number of miners were at work in the mine at the time of the disaster. A dull rumbling sound under ground, followed by cloud of coal dust issuing from the shaft, first announced that terrible acci dent had happened.
 The alarm soon spread throughout the neighborhood and crowds gathered about the pits mouth, the wives and children of the endangered miners uttering heart rending cries, while the colliery officers rapidly organized an exploring party. The latter had not been long at work when they signalled that fre-damp explosion of a serious nature had occurred and that they had already found four dead miners. The bodies of these unfortunate men were then hauled to the surface. A moment or so later four other miners, all seriously in- jured, were brought out of the mine, and it was announced that many others were known to be either dead or seriously in | iured. Additional exploring parties were promptly sent down the shaft. ! The greatest = excitement prevails | throughout the Bedminster mining dis ! trict, and the local police have their hands full in keeping the crowds away from the l mouth of the pit.
 Later-The explosion occurred at three o'clock this morning, when only a small force of men was in. the mine. It shat l tered all the windows in the houses near the shaft, and wrecked all the shaft work ings. The bodies of the seven dead miners
 have been recovered, and two others are
 missing. About 8 dozen men are seriously
 injured.
 A later dispatch from the scene of the disaster says ten men were killed.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. From All Quarters. TWO RAILROAD WRECKS. Six Killed and Forty-three
 Seriously Injured. SENATOR wAsHBURNE ON BLAINE. Fatal CoI|iery Explosion in
 England. DARING BANK ROBBERY IN KANSAS. Lives Lost by a TyphOOn
 in Japan.
DARING BANK ROBBERY IN KANSAS.
TWO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.

TWO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. An Engine and Passenger Coach
 Plunge Down an Embankment-
 Four Killed and Thirty.One Injured
 A Woman and Child Killed and Accident. -..r,.-, r,o gEvAasv1LLE, Ind, Aug. 31.-A wreck occurred on the Cannelton branch of the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis rail road about il o'clock this morning in which four persons were killed, thirteen badly hurt and eighteen slightly injured. The fange of one of the forward trucks of the engine broke while the train was running at thirty miles an hour on trestle about two miles from Troy, Ind. The engine passed over the trestle and plunged down the embankment. The passenger coach containing about thirty people followed the engine into the ditch and rolled over on top of it. The steam pipes gave way and the scalding steam en- tered the coach. Many of the passengers were women and children. Their screams were appalling. As soon as those who were slightly injured e1tricated themselves they began the work of rescue. All were gotten out, but none escaped injury. Many were so badly burned that their flesh was cooked in places until it came off.
 Barbara Neimeyer, aged fifteen, daughter of a wealthy farmer of Perry county, was taken out dead, having been terribly scalded.
 1s., ro,,rob oe r,o, Tn5 ,uo, ho,r; ply burned and will die. Her little ten year-old son was taken from the wrecked coach and died before reaching horne.
 Emma Scheu, aged ten, died after being taken out from her terrible burns.
 Jacob App, engineer, and his fireman, John Tolle, went down with the wreck. Both were scalded, but not fatally.
 Conductor James Gordon is dangerously hurt, having 8 number of ribs broken. The scene of the wreck is isolated and the information is meagre. Only one tele- graph wire reaches it, and that has been down for hours. A physician at the wreck said that the death list would prob ably reach ten or twelve.
 LOUISVILLE, Aug. 31.-Near Tell City, Ind, this morning local eastbound mixed train on the Tell City branch of the Louis vile, Evansville and St. Louis railroad was wrecked by the driving wheel of the en- zine breaking. Miss Branhan and child were killed. Twelve others were injured, some possibly fatally.
 GENEVA, Aug. 31.-Switzerland is startled this morning by another serious railroad disaster, the third within a few months. This time an express train, en- tering the railroad station at Zurich, dashed into train that was being shunted in or der to let it pass. Four of the passengers cars of the train that was being shunted were wrecked, and many passengers were injured.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Tested the Engines of Cruisers.

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-The exhibi- tion trial of the engines of the 6,64s ton armored cruiser Maine was given to- day at Quintards iron works on the East river in the presence of Secretary Tracy and several chief engineers of the navy. The engines of the Maine are the largest of their kind ever built in this country. The trial to-day was eminently successful. The and half, the motive power being furnish ed from two turning engines. The action was smooth and easy and the United States engineers expressed themselves as highly pleased with the result. It is expected that in about a month the engines will be taken down from their present temporary quarters and the work of setting them up in the ship will be begun.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
A New Cafe Opened.

The opening of the Tontine cafe under the Tontine hotel was attended by a large crowd of people last night. The rooms under the hotel have been tastefully fitted up by Captain Hodgdon. The floor, wall decorations and furniture are entirely new. A bar of vanished cherry wood has been placed in the center of the cafe, and hand some billiard and pool tables added. An elegant lunch was served yesterday at the opening from 6 to 10 p. m. William Hughes, former employe at Heublein's, has been engaged as bartender.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
A DEsTRUCTIvE TYPHOON
Many Lives Lost and Vesse
 Wrecked on the Coast of Japan.

Many Lives Lost and Vessel
 Wrecked on the Coast of Japan.
 VANCOUVER, B. O., Aug. 31.-The steamship Empress of Japan, which beat the Pacific ocean record by eight hours, brought news of great typhoon in Japan that caused the loss of over two hundred lives. This typhoon struck the steamship on the evening of August 16, and lasted till the night of the following day.
 The German vessel Helene Rickmers was driven ashore from her anchorage and thrown upon the beach, where she now lies almost @ complete wreck. Twenty or thirty of her crew are believed to have been drowned. While the typhoon was in progress the lighters which were bringing her cargo and provisions were washed away. number of men being drowned. Great damage to property and life re- suited along the shore. It is believed that the lives lost will number 250, mostly Japanese and Chinese sailors. The me- neurological report says that the typhoon was the most violent that has visited | oriental seas for years
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
VIII Oppose Inc WuI.

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-It is learned to- day that determined effort is to be made to break the will by which Mrs. Edward Sesrles bequeathed to her second husband the thirty or more millions left her by her first husband, Mark Hopkins. Twenty one relatives by blood of the dead woman have combined with her adopted son to contest her will on the ground that undue influence was exerted upon her to make her husband her sole legatee. It will be claimed besides that she was not in sound mental condition when she executed the will. Timothy Hopkins, it is said, has re- fused an offer of g, ,000, 900 to withdraw his opposition to the probate of his adopt
 ed mothers will and will, September IT. file his claims.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
KoIit.ki Hit AIdermau.

Late yesterday afternoon Max Alderman and Samuel Kolitski, hackmen, engaged in fstic encounter at the Union depot. Sunday evening some one as @ joke loos- ened the traces of the horse attached to Kolitski's hack, causing the horse when driven to part with the vehicle. Kolitski charged Alderman with the act yesterday, at the same time emphasizing his sllegs- tions by striking him Alderman at once complained to Officer Sullivan at the depot and both men were taken to headquarters. Arrived there, neither of the men desired to make complaint and they were both allowed to depart. .es Ls -
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
A Long Hide.

J. R. Giddings of Richmond, Va, bicycle tourist, reached Birmingham, Conn. ,Satur- day afternoon, after 6 run that covered nearly 2,O00 miles, if not more. MT. Gid dings left his home June F, and has rid den all the distance except from Philsdsl- phia to New York He has been ss far north as Springfield, Mass, and as far east as Boston. He proposes to visit the Hart ford and Springfield races and then return to his home, reaching there about octo- Der l.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Shipwrecked sailors.

NETWORK, Aug. 31.-Eight shipwrecked sailors were brought to this port to-day as passengers on the steamer Arizona. They were part of the crew of the bark Sea Gull pof Boston, which bark had been trading in South American waters. She stranded on the coast and went to pieces. A number of the sailors were drowned and the rest were assisted to Liverpool. The Sea Gull was 313 tons and was built at Fair Haven, Mass, in 1853. She was rebuilt two years ago and was owned by John F. Brooks of Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
DARING BANK ROBBERRY..
Six Hundred and Ninety Dollars Se-
 cured by Robbers.


 cured by Robbers.
 KANSAS C1TY, Mo-, Aug. 31 "A daring and successful bank robbery took place to- day at Cordera, a small station on the Chi. cago and Alton railway, near Higginsville, Lafayette county. The bookkeeper of the American bank was out on business at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon when two men rodeup to the bank, dismounted, walked in, shut the door and locked it before the cashier took notice of what was going on. When the latter did take notice he saw that two .revolvers were levelled at his head. At the same time one of the men commanded, him to throw up his hands. He obeyed. One of the men kept him covered with revolver while the other went through the bank. He secured only $690 in currency, representing the receipts of the day and a small balance. Having obtained all the money in sight the rob- bers mounted their horses and fled in the direction of Lexington. Officers are in pursuit.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Restrictions Removed.

BERLIN, Aug 31.-It is reported in Ham burg that all restrictions on American pork will be removed tomorrow. United
 States Minister Phelps, when questioned upon this subject, smilingly refused to confirm the report, but said he would re- peat what he said six months ago, to the effect that the American hog would enter the Brandenburg gate before this years acorns fell. It is known, however, that MT. Phelps, in his last dispatch to the German foreign officers, intimated plainly to the officials of that department that the Blaine would not last beyond September.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Ayeteran Conduetor Re.iens.

Conductor William T. Jordan of the New York, Providence and Boston rail- broad rendered his resignation on the goth inst, and it's acceptance was received un- der date of the 2Sth. o MfJ Jordan has been in the employ of the corporation for twenty three years as brakeman and con- ductor, and for the past eight years has had chargeaof the midnight Shore Line train to New York. sa
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Broke Hfs Wife,s Wrist.

Sunday afternoon Benjamin Sloane of s3 Mechanic street got drunk and when he went home began abusing his wife, and ended by pushing her down, breaking her wrist. A doctor was called and set the bone. Sloane was arrested last night on A warrant and was released on bonds.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Hurled YesterdaI.

The funeral of Caspar Lauber, a we'll known German citizen, who for years kept a place on Union street, took place yester- day afternoon from the home of his son, No. 103 Winchester avenue, and was at tended by many friends, including large of Won Steinwehr post, G. A. R.. of which deceased was & member.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
The Remaining Band Concerts.

The committee on band concerts met last evening at the city hall and voted that the three remaining concerts be given as follows: One at Joseelynl square next Wednesday evening, the second at Fair Haven, Tuesday, September 8, and the third at the Broadway green, Wednesday, September 16. aIs-ss -
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Mangled by q Lion.

MONTREAL, Aug. 31.-While Robinson's circus parade was in progress to-day sev- eral of the big Nubian lions commenced fighting and Lowlof, the equestrian direct or, tried to quiet them. One of the lions struck some terrible blows, laying his skull bare, cutting his neck in fearful manner and wounding him severely about the face.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Two Failures.

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-On the Consoh- dated exchange to-day two failures were announced, James Boys & Go. of No. 52 Exchange. place and John Tickling of No. 60 Broadway, being unable to settle the difference against them.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01

Heidelbach, Ickelheimer & Go. were yes terday advised that $850, 600 in gold would be shipped to them this week, part from France and part from Germany. They say they expect other shipments to follow ct once.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Tuesday, September |, 1891
Torn out by the Root,.

NoRwALK, Aug. 31.-Edwsrd J. Jerome, proprietor of the Jerome Paper company, late Saturday night was adjusting lathe when his long beard, reaching to his waist became entangled in the revolving cog wheels and was torn by the roots from his face. MT. Jerome managed to get the power detached just in time to save him self from further injury.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
TELRGRAPHrC JOTTINGs.

Absolute denials were authorized yester- day of the reports that the Vanderbilts had obtained control of Union Pacific. It is believed, however, that interests repre- scented by J. Pierpont Morgan have acquir- ed control, but that no change in the man. agement will be made until the annual election ia held
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Double-Headed.

Ralph E. olmstesd of Prospect last Thursday night Killed small two-hesded snake in his cabbage patch. It was about fourteen inches in length and had a white streak at the throat It was semi-torpid and was inoffensive and lazy.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
Business Announcement.

THE undersigned would respectfully announce
 j. that he has this day opened an office and is thoroughly equipped for all transactions regard ing real estate and insurance. By personal at tention to all matters entrusted to his care he hopes to merit a share of the public patronage. JOHN T. GILL, Campbell avenue, between Main and Center streets, West Haven, Conn. au25
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
 

. @
 MINIATURE ALMANAC. sEPTEMBER1.
 SUN sETs, s:25i s:is s:ss - DEATHS.
 cox.In this city August sl, Mrs. Mary Cox. and CRoSsLEY-At Madison, Conn, on the goth inst, Captain " 0. Crossley, aged 67 years. Notice of funeral hereafter. -s ,
 MARINE LIST.
 s16k& PORT OF NEW HAVEN s16M
 ARRIVED.
 Sch Fred A. Emmerson, Johnson, Halloweu, Sch Benjamin Hall, Hall, Glaze Bay, C.B., coal. Sch E. P. Avery, Hull Brunswick, Ga, lumber.
 FOR RENT, o :ia sss HOWARD AVENUE. TO RENT,
 ;A Two or more unf9rRishsa f1 W .arS rSo%s s%srv
 iii sl 7t. If WARREN STREET
 FOR RENT.
 "A Pleasant tenement of four rooms second ;ii foor,. 53 Trumbull street. Enquire on .Ms2 premises ,-p..,e.. sf 2t+S
 TO RENT. fs1& Flat 1I9 Davenport avenue second floor; @iiiI modern improvements r Ina1ire ,
 TO RENT, fA A desirable tenement to rent, six rooms :;I with all modern improvements; pleasantly .1za2 located; must be seen to be appreciated. lit 13 BISHOP STREET. n LOST, NHONDAY afternoon in the city, Paisley M shawl. The finder will be rewarded by re- turning it to Cs1 1tt) s5105 HIGH STREET ,ti-ssn els Rooms Wanted. l Persons desising to rent furnished rooms ;is suitable for students in the Sheffield Scien LIT. tifc school, may have their names placed on the list at Sheffield Hall by sending their ad- dresses stating number of rooms, to | si St DRAWER62, New Haven Post Office. Miss OrtOn and Miss Nichols
 Successors to the Misses Edwards) VIII Reopen Their English and FOR YOUNG LADIES AND L1TTLE GIRLS,
 On WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23d. Circulars can be obtained on Duplication at sl In H ELM STREET. Business Announcement. l THE undersigned would respectfully announce | | that he has this day opened an office and is | thoroughly equipped for all transactions regard ing real estate and insurance. By personal at | tention to all matters entrusted to his care he | hopes to merit a share of the public patronage. fa N1non hnkr aHnf,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01

FOR RENT, A Three modern houses. Inquire
 siH 362 HOWARD AVENUE. TO RENT, @ Two or more unfurnished rooms. ;;: IA WARREN STREET. ss9- s1 It
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01
F0R. RENq

FOR RENT. 7--sls
 IA Pleasant tenement of four rooms second *;;i floor, 53 Trumbull street. Enquire on s4x premises. a.-rt st 2tts~
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-01

x1Ne PORT OF NEW HAVEN. s16fM r. ARRIVED. Sch Fred A. Emmerson, Johnson, Hallowen, Me, lumbar.
 Sch Benjamin Hall, Hall, Glaze Bay, CB., coal. Sch E. P. Avery, Hull, Brunswick, Ga, lumber.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-18
A PRETTY MINISTERIAL FIGHT.
Spicy Proceedings in the Eastern Ohio
Methodist Conference,

oplCg BrOceedlnES IN tne Eastern onlO
Methodist Conference.
p AKRON, Sept. E.-[Special. THE Eastern
Ohio NJ. E. Conference opened It's session
here to-day, Bishop c. IL. Fowler presiding.
1t was decided to take vote on Saturday
on the question Of admitting women dele
gates to the General Conference. Some eN-
citement was created by an amendment
offered that the vote be taken without de-
bate, the evident intention being to con-
ont the sisters from the conference. The
amendment was carried by decisive ma
jority, and the question will be finally dis
posed of Saturday.
The Central Traffic Association came in
for a scoring at the morning session, when
Conference Secretary Keyes spoke of the
great difficulty of securing proper arrange
ments for transportation, and the terms Of
fered by the railroads were chara acterized as
insulting and eXorbftant. A motion was
made asking that the Secretary enter into
no negotiations with the railroads next
year and that the ministers buy their tick
cts '1il1e men," DIR. Moses Hill, the wag of
the Conference, SmOothed down all ruffled
feelings by Joke saying that railroads
would not feel at all insulted at any action
taken by the Conference, and at his sugges-
tion the matter was laid on the table.
Presiding Elder Haskell created a breeze
by presenting the resignation from the min
istIy OF Rev. Albert j. Hyatt, of Burton.
Rev. NJ. HYATT had confessed to telling false
hoods and asked to be relieved of his pas
torate. Rev. DIR. A. II. Norcross, President
Of the Female College in Pittsburg, was pres
ent as attorney for Rev. Mr.. Hyatt. He
added furore TO the sensation by rising and
withdra wing the resignation. and entering
q cOunter-charge against Elder Haskell,
charging that he had violated the discipline
Of the church in not having the conduct OF
Rev. Mr.. Hyatt investigated before appear
ing and deliberately presenting mis- resigna-
tion. Several members tried TO secure recog-
milton at once but as there was plainly a
long and exhaustive argument in sight,
Bishop Fowler shut them all up by referring
the matter to committee
A resolution was passed, asking the minis
ters to urge theirpeople to vote in Novem-
Der for an Ohio constitutional convention.
The reason given was that under the Aus
tralian ballot system a vote on constitu-
tional prohibition, which a constitutional
convention would undoubtedly submit to
the people, could be taken finally and with
out fraud
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-18
MARSHALL NOW FREE.
Released on a Writ of HabeaS Corpus
Because He Was Abducted,
He WAS KIDNAPPED In MARYLAND
And Struggled Over the State Line on
Charge of Embezzlement.
MINOR NEWS FROM THE THREE STATES.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.)
HoLLIDAYsBURG, Sept. 17.-One Of the
most extraordinary criminal cases in the
annals of Pennsylvania, and one of the
most high-hsnded outrages against law. was
heard in the Blair county courts here this
morning before President Judge John
Dean, when a writ of habeas corpus was
heard for the discharge of Albert "A. Mar
shall, of Towson, Nd, from the Blair
county prison. Marshall had been a special
agent for the lEtna Life Insurance Com
pany, of Hartford, and was located at Al
toona under Arthur B. Donaldson, of Pitts
burg, general agent for that company.
Marshall left Altoona at noon September
for brief visit at his home in Towson, and
Donaldson arrived at Altoona the following
Monday, September 8, in the absence of
Marshall, and alleging that Marshall was
defaulter swore out warrant for his arrest,
and with Constable McFeeley, of Altoona,
Donaldson started for Towson without wait
ing to ask Governor Pattison's requisltion.
Tney arrived at Baltimore "Wednesday
morning and registered at the Maltby House
under assumed names-Donaldson as j, b.
Johnston and McFeeley as McFee. Later in
the day they proceeded TO Towson in
and finally found Marshall on street car.
Donaldson decoyed Marshall from the car
to the closed carriage. When Marshall
sought to escape they both, with the assist
ance of the driver, forced Marshall back
into the carriage. closing his mouth with
their hands, Handwriting him. They even
refused to let Marshall see his lawyer in
Towson. At Timonium station they forced
him into the cars and took him TO Pennsyl-
vania. Wednesday night Marshall spent in
the Altoona prison, and then was sent to the
county prison at Hollidayshurg.
Mrs Augusta Marshall, mother of the pris-
oner, testified at the hearing to the actions
of Donaldson and McFeeley at Marshall's
home. In his scross-examination Donaldson
was made to admit that violence was used
and that the evidence given of the arrest
Marshall WAS not hurt. and an important
point WAS made when Donaldson admitted
that he was acting for the company.
Marshall denied that he emDeZzled any of
the company's money, but that he had given
his notes TO secure what he did owe them.
The1Commonwealth did not allow Constable
McFeelCy TO appear on the stand. nor was he
to be found in the city. Proceedings will be
had against McFeeley and Donaldson and
the -Etna Life Insurance for false arrest
and imprisonment. After hearing the evil
dence Judge Dean denounced the high
handed action of the officer and Donaldson
and made an order discharging the pris-
Oner
Arthur B. Donaldson, of Pittsburg, and
Constable James McFeeley, of Altoona were
arrested this evening ana placed under
$1,000 bail to answer at the October term of
court for kidnapping Albert A. Marshall, at
Towson, Md, and bringing him here to
answer for embezzlement without reQuisi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-09-18
Jumped Into the River and Drowned

HARRIsBURG, Sept. IL Especial. J. Henry
Fischer, aged 30, of this city, carefully hung
his overcoat on the canal bridge here this
afternoon and then jumped into the water
and was drowned. He belonged TO the
Grocers and Butchers Association in Chi
cago, wlere he had been living lately. Let
ters were found on his person indicating
that he had been robbed in that city while
drunk. he acted as if insane.