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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
THE CHANGES IN UNION PACIFIC.

Chicago. April % (Special)-"Tht Journal has this :
F. Knowlsnd general freight agent Of the Missouri Pa
cffc road ut New York telegraphed Chicago friend
today confirming the reports Of changes TO be made
In Union Pacific. s. H. ii. Clark will retire from the
management OF the Union Pacific. along with Jay
Gould Russell sage and sidney Dillon who are to sever
their correction with the company at the annual meet
Ing which occurs heXt Wednesday. X. :. Hayes has
been agreed upon for president In place Of Sidney Dill
Ion. Drexcl Morgan and the Standard oil interests
urged Mr. Clark to accept the presidency but he pre-
ferred TO remain with Mr.. could ami the Missouri
Pacific. Captain Hayes j. said 10 be GOdd man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24

The krmess and Nav carnival for the benefit = the
Hospital Fund viii be held In WIiehcad's Opcrn
House on May =, D. 4 end s. Fully 200 people will
take cir In tho costume dances on the stage and
80 more will be- occupied with the carnival islr AMI
supper.
The Pas-aic CIV Wheeling and Athletic A-o-ia-
non Wheeling dtNi-lon cav" promenade concert and
ball n thcir cluhhouse Friday night ~ ii,e money
for q big whc,lme1'. parade en- June.
The Rev. AcN1nder hlcn. ~ Fast Oapc~. has ac-
ccpted In" call T. = John, Episcopal Church and
VIII occupy the pulpit Du MAY l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
NYA(K.

Mrs. Blanche Thompson. wife OF Henry Thompson.
~ POrtchestcr. found Yesterday with four small
children wandering In the streets Of Nyack. The
woman said she driven from home by her his
band. who had trcntcd her cruelty for years. and
her children walled from Portchesier 10 Tarrytywn.
about twelve miles. warrant issued for Mr.
ThOmT~On's arrest and he has given bond, T. appear
IN Nyadi on Monday tO answer the charges, which he
are untrue. lie says that his wlfcs mind is not
10 nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
JERSEY CITY.

Tic LohIeh Valley Railroad Company IS building
an cmbankmcnt for n track at Cntor.avc. Charles
johnson and hi, family occupy n frame house at tho
foot Of an Inclined track from the cmbsnkmcni Ycs-
tcrday morning six freight car, broke from train
and dashed down the incline into Johnson, house
one Of "a" car, was planted across the kitchen In
In" middle Of the building. The family Wa i'm
another part Of the house and none ~ them was
hurt. Two brakemen who remained on the rnr~ ana
Cd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
Iy Flr0R or DISTRIBUTING orGr ,rJoyS

Chicago. April % (SpeoIaD.-Thc election Of the
Board OF Trade TO day TO decide whether or not il
is advisable for the directors 10 make provision for
the general distribution Of market quotations resulted
as follows: For quotations. 5i4 against quotations
443 majority for. lOl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
4 REPORT FROM ROME DENIED.

\ Dispatch from Rome by way Of England, yester.
day said that the Pope had definitely refused to elevate
Archbishop Corigan 10 the CardInaate because Of the
anita gonsm said TO exist between the Archbishop and
Cardinal Gibbons. On the authority OF the Arch
bishop. il WAS said yesterday that the dispatch was not
true, for nothing had occurred TO give IL foundation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
AFTER THE IMMIGRANT BUSINESS.

Chicago April 90 (Speciall.-Recent developments IN
the controlling Mt NewYork of Immigrant business IS
causing movement OF Western passenger men 70 ''S
city, John Sebastian of the Rock Island IS hlre"u'
there and +. IL. Lord. Of the Maple Lear raves
here for Gotham tonight. determined that ms ro'u
will hereafter have share Of that business hePo''S
that the Pennsylvania road has subSidizcu N'oh ''"'
low cause Western men 10 believe that by pnting up
fancy commissions they also get in on the ground
ronr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
4 FoRMrR rrRLIsHER DIES ~ TIE pooRnorsj

Philadelphia. April 23.-Michae II. Miller. an IN
mate Of Blockley Amsh0use. Philadelphia died ye,e
day, and his body now awaits the dissecting table
Miller was once prosperous citizen Of baltimore
having made a small fortune n a cisar manufacturer
ut IIngerstOwn. Nd. In Baltimore he became one Of
the leading Of THE Home and Trades Journal
afterward Publishing The Sunday COURIER lie wa,
successful as publisher. lie became n slave 10
drink and gradually spent all his remaining money.
hnflly being compelled to become an Inmate OF the
pLOrh Dusc. 800
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
UESTCHESTER COUNTY.

WHITE PLANS.-L. II. Ward was chairman. and
school Commissioner James Il. LockwOod secretary
Of meeting Of the sons of the Revolution which
held at the court House Yesterday 10 arrange
for lifting celebration Of the 10th anniversary OF
the first reading Of the Declaration Of Independence
In the Colony Of NcwYork. at the old Court Ion,,.
In broadway. committed appointed (, ar
range a programme and report on sturdy May g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
CLAIMING PROPERTY WORTH $40 900 900.

salem. Ohio. April e3-tieOrgc and Henry Kelly Of
this city, assert hership to property In the Lchgh
Valley coal region operated by the Lehigh Coal
and Naylgaton Company, and valued ut over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
Established 1901.
UANKINSON
STEAM CARPET CLEANING WORKS,
Is Enst J1th II.

1t will be under he direction OF A. NJ Palmer. Charles
". Thomas and Miss Margaret Townsend. Besides the
dramatic features of the programme. II Is expected
that Miss Margaret Reid will sing duet with Signor
Mime. Rollerti will sing the prayer from
" Faust" and Harry Connor and Miss Anna Bind will
,ing Cynthia and Reuben The dramatic portion
of the programme will consist Of two oneac plays.
ellcd " \ Mod IN saint Anthony The east will In
clnde Louis james. Miss Julia Arthur Edward Bell
and James X liachcu. The second play will be
comedy In one act Cpei The stag at Bay by
Arthur tuyas and Margaret Townsend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24
THE BURLINGTON NEW "FLYER.7

Denver, Col, April o3.-The Burlington VIII sar'
their fast train service between here ana 'hl''so w.
morrow morning. The fyer.' which VIII CONSIST ol
q vestibue train OF one baggage one chair car, two
seepers and a dining car, will leave here at y H. H.
reaching Chicago Mt o:15 the next afternoon gan
OF SIX hours ard fortytve minutes over Inc Pos''''
schedule.
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ALMOST READY FOR THE F.fTR.
EXPECTED ATTRACTIONS AT THE GARDEX-BEYl
FITS FOR THE ACTOR FUND.

INFECTED ATTRACTIONS AT THE GARDEN-BENE-
FITS FOR THE ACTOR FUND
only week remin, for the preparation,
for uc liz fair 10 aid Of the Actors Fund Of \mcr,,
The door, of the Madl on square Garden Will bc
opened one week from tomorrow. and viii show to
til" public undoubtedly the finest exhibition Of the
hihd ever seen here. The general plan Of the fair
l'is been described fully these columns, II f.,
generally understood that the garden will be- arranged
in the form OF village. almost all the house, being
mdcl, Of famous building. There VIII be- shake.
-lrafc> house at >trTtfor on Avon "yc Old Curiosity
shop" the Globc 1hcntrc. the Old Dukes Theatre
Burton, Chamber, street Theatre and the old Chathnm
Theatre. Of which the lat two memorable in the
early history Of the New York drama
There will be- magnificent floral di.p'ay under
tile auspices of the Floral club Of Ncw-lork. u
Japanese tea garden Russian booth ana fine clcc
riol display. especially contrib utcd by the Fdi on
Company. There will also b" a kirge exhibition OF
diamonds. rubc, and precious stones, II VIII include
the great Cleveland diamond a stone valued al
100000. The display Of Icture. will likewise be- Of
considerable value Painting have bc,@I executed
for the fair Is some Of The best known New York
artists. The Lotm punch bowl. goblet, and adlc
made by the t0rlam Company will alo be- on
exhibition. There VIII be music day aud evening
~ band OF 100 p.,ccs and the booths. many OF
them in the building. Will be presided over 10y the
ncfr-scs and other, who have volunteered their
.cryic-,. There viii be m.HCr exhibitions for the
children In the afternoon. such rs Punch and Judy
mandolin concerts. etc.
Three matinee, In aid Of the fair ot IT. objects win
IL given at ilmcr's Theatre this week. The ir.t
Will bc on Tuesday. when a company composed en-
iircly Of children Will pay "lygmnlon and Galatca
The following east contains the names OF some OF the
appeared the stage In this city within the lat
two three years:
Iylmiton Tommy Russell
Lenippc ................ I,o,and Webbing
CRY ..........-....-.... Waliie Eddnecr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24

Five great limited trains every day via New York
CentIsl-the most magnificent service In the world.
See time table this paper. :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24

BLOCK SIGNALS AND INTERLOCKING SWITCHES
Are The best assurances Of safety railroad. They
protect the tracks Of the Pennsylvania Railroad. -.
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MRS. HlRRISON REPORTED OTTER
Washington, Ap:il 23-Mrs. larrl on Is reported
to be better to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-24

ON Wednesday afternoon Miss Helen Barry viii
play the muchdi .cus.cd "A Nights frouc.7 an
adaptation from the German "a Woman Who Had
Been in Paris II IA, Teen played here only once
before and may not he played again The full cast
III fnfIl
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WAR SHIPS SCNfNaAT SAMOA.-Whnt may bs
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courage and per,inaciry In n war with Chill. wei
exempliacd. This number contains The John'fows
Di.nsrcr' "Amcricnn Girl, Abroad" stories ~
HunIimg," etc. lOi pages 10 cents.
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BIc IssVEs or Az OFF YEAR.-The magnificent
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cckiy Tribuac during the last year. reprinted Win
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NEW TARIFF LtW>.-Od and new rntes esa'
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THE DEAD At ANDERsONyIILE- The TrIS.
unes list OF 1900 Union prisoners who died there
with company, re- mcnf and cause OF death. Auhors
Itatiyc The only list ever into print 10 eents
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TRIBUNE EXTRAS.

TRIBUNE ALMANAC. 1sol-t magnificent nuw.
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the Navy. Elaborate coinage md currency ladies'
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turus A thousand other valuable features
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CHILL AND THE NEW NAvY.-Now ready
President IInrrisons message the Gillian affair."
In pa implicit FORM tosether with complete
description OF the American NAVY. A large num'
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pictures and plans aud full details Of crew
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SOUTHERN SKETCHES -tv Thc ir'"ane
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nud other states. - pages. illustrated ID ce"'~
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VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS WHY Amer,c'"
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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
BECOMES a BRANCH.

The Central Ohio Road Absorbed by this
b. q O.-Directors Elected.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Central Ohio railroad
company, as reorganized, was held al
Columbus, Ohio. Wednesday, and &c..
544 shares were represented. The
Baltimore and Ohio and Baltimore in
terests were represented by A. B.
Crane and Colonel 0smun Latrobe.
President Collins submitted the an
nual report for the year ended No
vember 80, 1891. The following were
elected directors: /.
James H. Collins, Columbus; Gilbert
.C. Hoover, Columbus; Walter B,
Brooks, Joseph W. Jenkins, Joshua G.
Harvey, Osmun Latrobe, A. B. Crane,
of Baltimore; John r. Hall, Quaker
City, O.; G. Il. Kibler, Newark, o.
w. W. Peabody, Cincinnati; David
Lee and John Hodge, GAINESVILLE; Dan.
lei G. List, Wheeling, W. Va.
The board elected these officer: J.
II. Collins, president; ". H. Ijamsi
treasurer; P. G. Sneed, secretary; w.
T. Thelin, auditor.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30

THE great increase in the local cir
culation Of The WORLD makes this
column the BEST AND CHEAPEST adver-
Using medium in this section. It is
read by over 5000 people every even
ing. One dime pays for a two line adj
vertisement for one insertion. Suisse
quent insertions can be had at n cts.
per line. Special rates by the month
or year. All copy must be in by ! p.
m. daily. A postal card mailed by
noon at any point within the collective
district, will reach this column in time
for the edition Of that day. Cards fur
nished free atthis Office or its branches.
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CHARTERS GRANTED.

The Secretary Of State Tuesday
chartered the Mutual Building and
Loan Association No. 2, Of Charleston,
with capital Of $1,000, Of which
$500 has been paid in. The corpora
tors are Georg. S. Laidley, J. 7. Wa
tiers, Jr., 2. II. Easley, ]. +. Cham
berlain, w. I. Moore. S. S. Green, W.
F. Nuznm, A. G. Blaine, ]. F. Bedell
and John A. Mcdonald. The Score
tary Of State also chartered the Fair
mont Bottle and Emit Jar Company
with a capital ef $4,000, Of which $500
has been paid in. The principal Office
is to be kept at Fairmont. E. j. Bee
be, Of Findlay, Ohio, and others are
the corporators.
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SENT TO PRISON FOR LIFE.


Annie walden, who Murdered Her Hus-
band. Receives Full Penalty.
New York, April 3O.--Annie Wal
den, who shot and killed her husband.
was yesterday sentenced to prison for
life. In reply to the Judges question
if she had anything to say why SEN
tence should not be passed she said:
Yes, sir; have something to say.
I have not Shad proper trial at all
think / have been grossly treated. Ny
witnesses were not subpenaed, and
my case has not been represented as it
should have been at any stage, Mrs.
Green and some Of the other witnesses
perjured themselves in nearly every
thing they said about me. ] certain
" think am entitled to a new trial. =
Judge Ingraham said he thought
the jury had dealt very mercifully
with her considering the evidence, and
declined to consider q motion for a
new trial.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
DON'T USE sIsAL rwIxE.

The farmers Of this section who
raise wool have been notified by Bal
timore wool merchants not to use sisal
Irvine in tying wool III the future.
The twine gets drawn into the wool
with the result that its fbers show up
in the finished goods, and in piece
goods the sisal takes different shade
from the wool when dyed. Unless the
use Of sisal in tying up wool is discon-
tinued, farmers will be compelled to
take lower price for their wool, 50
they have been notified.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
HE TOOK STOCK.

Hagerstown News:
Enliyened and exhilarated by the
lovely day, and the balmy breathings
of beantious Spring, if not by any
thing more potent, Mr.. Henry Shep-
perd, gentleman residing near Shep-
herdstown. w. Va. proceeded to take
a drive around our city. on tour Of
general inspection. But he unfortu-
nately fell into the hands Of officer
Peltz, who deeming that his gate was
rather more rapid than the ordinances
in such case made and provided would
tolerate on the street, arrested and
brought him before Justice Middle
kauff, by whom he was fined $500
and costs, which he paid and went on
his way rejoicing.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
ENERGETIC AND DESERVING.

Mr.. Philip H. sayles, manufacturer
Of cigars, and dealer in tobacco, pipes,
etc, on N. Queen street, started here
three years ago, and he now enjoys
trade from almost every section. He
carries a large stock Of pure goods,
which he sells as low as any dealer in
the city. When you want good
smoke or chew call on Sayles.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.

The first Quarterly Conference Of
the Berkeley Springs circuit of the
United Brethren Church will be held
at Mt. Tabor Saturday, May IA, 1892,
at 2:30 o'clock. All quarterly confer
ence members are expected to be pres
ent, as some important business will
be attended to at that time. Rev. J..
B. Chamberlain, Of this city, win hold
the quarterly meeting and preach on
Saturday night and Sunday morning
at 1880 o'clock, after which service,
the Sacrament Of the Lords supper
will be administered.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
4 PUsHINa nUsINEss MAN.

Mr.. S. G. Crawford, dealer in boots,
shoes and gloves, is one Of the solid
business men Of our city. Eight
months ago he was in the service Of
one Of our railroad companies, but
meeting with an accident, he was
obliged to retire from such an active
life. His store room is filled with a
carefully selected stock Of goods which
you will find to be durable aid At
prices as low as to be found in the
city. II you are going up West King
street drop in and see him, If you in
tend purchasing or not, you will re-
ceive polite attention.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
BURNED FINGERS.

The Mechanicstown Clarion, Of this
week, contains the following pertinent
but strictly true criticism Of the bust
ness sagacity and gullibility Of the peo-
pie Of Frederick in dealing with stran-
gers, and their reluctance in assisting
home enterprises, no matter how
sound and good. That community,
however, is but a reflex Of other com
munities, and we hope the time is NOT
far off when home people will receive
encouragement and strangers will get
the cold shoulder. The Western Farm
Mortgage and Trust Company mum
beers among its victims, about $50, 200
worth in this county. These same in
vestors, that have gotten themselves
robbed by this wildcat concern, would
ask a Frederick Countian to give them
q farm worth $4,000 as collateral for
IS, 900 and would then make it appear
that it was a great favor they had
conferred. This was q stranger, =
however, and got their money for the
asking. Martinsbdrg is engaged in
the same line of business, ON the same
basis, with the same people, and still
operating at the same old stand. Give
her a call.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
CHURCHES VACANT.

Nine Of the forty churches Of Win
chester Presbytery are vacant. Most
of these are home missionary fields.
An effort will be made to group some
Of them into pastoral charges, and the
Presbytery has secured the services Of
Rev. 1. A. Mclean, one Of the Synod
ical Evangelists, to labor for part Of
his time in the other vacant fields.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
cAuonr nErwKrs Cans.


Cumberland News.
]. J, kennedy, a freight brakeman
on the b. 4 o. railroad, was injured
in the yard here Wednesday, and died
shortly after.
The accident happened ia the lower
part q the yard. Kennedy's engine
was No. sos and Nc was helping make
MP train. He was sent hack Ii couple
two coal hopperS, one largo and ono
small one. He was engaged in draw
ing coupling pin when the cars came
together and he did not notice that the
bullnoses overlapped one another.
When the cars came together he was
caught between the bumper Of one ear
and the bullnose Of the other. He
was bruised in the abdomen and injur-
cd internally, and his right hip bone
was broken. He was taken to the
Queen City Hotel and DR.. Miller sum-
mcned, who pronounced his injuries
necessarily fatal. Kennedy was suffer-
ing intense pain when taken to the ho-
tel, but after an injection Of morphine
had been made he rested easier. He
lived ii Keysor and il was deemed i'd
visable to send him home on train No.
4. He did not want to go and express
cd desire to remain until No. Z went
up. He was sent, however, on No. 1,
and before he was placed on the train,
being memberof the Catholic church,
extreme nnction was administered.
On the train 10 grew worse, and just
IS itwaspullinginto Keyser he expired.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
COAL IN BERKELEY.

Maj. Y. II. Norton Of Wheeling w
Va, James L. Hatch and Maj. H. P
Ranger Of Rochester N. Y. are stop
ping at the St. Clair and prospecting
for coal on Third Hill Mountain OF
which we have an option. An excel
lent quality of Anthracite coal ha,
been found in several places and in 8
paying quantity. These gentlemen
are now putting in tunnel Of $50 feet
to develop the seams that are thought
to exist.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
HARE.sos.s rRIEsDs UNEASY.

John c. New Coming Home to Rum
Things at Minneapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 30.-Re-
publican leaders are uneasy as to the
outlook for Harrison's denomination.
II was learned yesterday that Consul
General New had been sent for and
that he would leavd London for home
in few days and take the manage
ment Of Harrison's forces for the Min-
neapolis nomination. He will also re-
sign from the National Republican
Committee and his successor is named
here either as ex-Congressman Pierce
or G. w. Fairbanks.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
BETTER SYSTEM.
RAILROAD MEN CIRCULATE A Pc.
TlTION FOR 4 BETTER COUPLING.
CONGRESS ASKED To ENACT 4
GENERAL LAW REQUIRING RAIL
RoADro usEuNlFoRM CouPLERs.


RoADTousEuN FoRMCouPLERs.
The following petition Is being cir
culated BY railroad men IN III sections
Of the country and i getting hosts Of
signers:
1.-THE undersigned, believing that
danger TO the life and limbs Of railroad
employees would be very greatly re-
duced by the use Of automatic couplers,
respectfully petition and urge upon
you the passage, at an early date, Of a
law that win efectaally provide for
the placing Of automatic couplers upon
all trains to the end that the life and
limbs Of yonr petitioners may not be
constantly put in jeopardy. Your pc
titioners wish to call your attention,
and the attention Of the nation, to tho
sad fact that in the single year Of 1890
there were more trainmen killed and
wounded in this country than at the
historical battles OF Waterloo and
Gettysburg. We would aiso remind
you that in the year 1889 there was |
death among trainmen for every III,
and one injury for every 10 men. Now
contrast the English railroads. Eng
land only death for every $50, and !
injury for every 1853 men,
This question Of uniform couplcrs il
being agitated in every section Of the
country and railroad officials generally
concede the business Of the demand,
They have been slow to act until 81
late and are now holding conference,
and studying the situation with a view
Of making the desired change.
| Petitions are going into Congress
asking for the enactment Of Nationa
law requiring all railroads to use un
! form coupler and law to that eifec
should be passed.