Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1891-03-14
Railroad Notes.

Peor's Manual places the number of
locomotives in the United States at 3D.
O62.
The Russian government has decided
that all coaches on the state railroads
should be lighted by electricity.
From foreign advices it Is slearned that
an 500 foet bridge is to be built over the
Nile between Talkha and Mansourah in
Egypt.
The total number of freight cars in
| the United States at the end of 1889 was
1,O6O,164. A. the en1 Of 1890 there we're
l,135,OO0.
The Railway Age furnished detailed
estimate of the track laid in 1890, in
which Ohio is credited with 1856 miles
ot new road.
A recent fast run on a French rail-
road has gone on record as 81 80 miles an
hour, the fastest mile being made in
forty nine seconds.
The sleeping car of the Mexican
International pow joins the Central
Mexican at TOrreOn and runs to New
Orleans without charge.
A contract has been let for 6OOOO
yards OF rock to be used In reinforcing
and protecting the railroad embank-
ment between Silver City and Deming.
The Southern Pacific Company offers
5000 reward for the apprehension of
two OF the men who attempted to rob
train No. IL on the night of February II
near Alila.
Tucson's connection with the outside
world, otherwise known as California.
has again resumed after a blockade of
two weeks, owing to the washed out
railroad track.
Trains from the west arrive late of
course, the one yesterday getting in at
$50 p. m. Several freights have also ar
rived through and six cars were switch
ed out for Tucson.
The first train arrived Saturday night
at 1:30 and was hailed joyfully. The
railroad is reported yet in very bad con-
dition, the thirty miles of repaired track
four hours in its crossing. 1t is
that the road their will be open
in first class condition in about 80 DAYS.
Ut the crew working at the breaks, l5O-
Mexicans-came in on the first train.
Men making application for employ
ment With the Rock Island read are re-
lurred to sign the following: II hereby
apply for situation in the employ of
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail-
way company, and, if accepted, agree to
observe all rules and regula-
rions. to pay my bills promptly each
month, maintain strict integrity or char
acter, to obstaln from the use Of intoxi-
eating liquors, to avoid visiting saloons
DR. places where liquors are sold, and 20
perform my duties to the best Of my a.
bility"
A clever bit Of life saving occurred at
the railroad last night. About 7:3O
o'clock string Of three or four cabooses
became detached and started down the
rack gaining momentum constantly.
A switchman named Babsaw, when
standing or the track, saw them ap-
3roach and Fastening to get out Of their
way stepping on an adjoining track. He
lid not see a switch engine coming un-
ii too late to get off, the engine having
10 light on the back end. Cnas. Roller,
light yard master, was standing on the
oot board Of the engine and yelled to
,absaw TO look out, but not in time.
(uicz as Lightning he dropped down on
be foot board, clinging to the rod above,
lmost in an instant struck the terrified
throwing him violently
gainst some box cars on the next track
ut not injuring him bit, except some
light cuts and bruises. Roller did not
ct off quite as easily, having bis knee
ap badly injured and losing piece of
antaloon from the portion covering IT.