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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.

The street sprinkler is doing good work
these days.
There will be a meeting of Aztlan
lodge, |. 0. O. F. No. 3, this evening at s
O'Clock at their hall on lower Frisco
street.
George Bain, we'll remembered in Santa
Fe as violin artist, furnishes music for
social hops at La Belle these bright
spring days.
The reduction in fare between Santa
Fe and Espanola gives corresponding
reduction to all local points on the Den
yer & Rio Grande system.
Secretary Morton visited Santa Fe
about twenty years ago, and we'll remem-
bered Col. Fletcher and other old timers
whom he met here then.
The Santa FEES have arrangements
about made for game with Cerrillos.
If nothing happens Santa Fe people may
witness good game on Sunday.
Some thief with crow-bar undertook
to break into j. H. Gerdes store at Ger
rillos night before last, but finally gave
it up and tackled A. l.. Kendall's place,
getting away with some cash and light
supply of plumber.
W. H. Kerr was away an hour up the
canon yesterday and brought back several
trophies. He captured six trout, the
largest measuring fourteen inches, and
according to Cartwright Bros scales
weighed fourteen and one-half ounces.
Pretty good sport that.
w. H. McKinzie's bid for laying 2,70O
feet of 3-inch cast iron pipe from the
foot of johnson street to the National
cemetery has been accepted by the gov
eminent. Superintendent Joseph re-
ceived a telegram to this effect to-day.
The work will commence at once.
Matias Roibal, aged Is years, is q ma.
tive of Santa Fe who should have no diff
ficulty in scratching" for living. He
is blessed with five perfectly formed ting-
ers and thumb on each hand.
u. s. weather bureau forecast for New
Mexico: Fair, in south and possibly
thunder storm in north portion this af-
ternoon; threatening tonight; Saturday,
fair; cooler in south portion Saturday.
G. 9. Pursley, mining man, is here
from Chihuahua, Mexico, on his return
home to Leadville. He says Sam Deitrick
is in chihuahua and has secured several
good mining claims. He is also operating
in cattle.
Will Clark, the Santa Fe boy who is
playing with the Bnltlmores, is accredited
with playing great ball this season. His
well-developed lung power stands him in
good hand He plays catcher and first.
In the former place they say he is superb.
This is his third season with the "Orioles."
Ex-Gov. L. Bradford Prince has been
petitioned by number of citizens to de-
liver an address on the subject of free
coinage and has agreed to do so. He will
speak at the court house on Monday
night next. There is no ADLER champion
of this principle in the west than Judge
Prince; he is always an entertaining
talker and crowded house should greet
him on Monday night.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08

Tom Moore, the best 1Oc cigar in
town, for sale at The Palace, Newton's
Drug Store and at Scheurich's.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08

The governor has appointed Sidney M
Parker, of White Oaks, and Gristofer
Scheele, of Belen, as notaries public.
The Buena Vista Ranch Company, in
corporated under the laws of Missouri,
has filed certificate designating Las
Vegas as its principal place of business
and Andrieus A.Jones as its agent in New
Mexico.
The Lincoln Lucky q Lee Mining Com
pany, incorporated under the laws of
Colorado, has designated Santa Fe as its
principal place of business and Francis
Downs az its agent in New Mexico.
The Clark, Whitson & Leitch Music
Company, incorporated under the laws of
Texas, has designated Albuq aerque as its
principal place of business and Mrs. A.
d. Whitson as its agent in New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08
Reduced Rates.

The Santa Fe route offers the following
low rates of fare to points in Colorado:
To Denver, $lG.9O Colorado Springs, $l4.-
55; Pueblo, $l3.15; Cripple Creek, 1856;
low rates to intermediate points. For com.
fort, safety and speed, take the Santa lie
route. For particulars, call on agents of
the A., 7. Il s. F. Ry.
H. s. LuTz, Agent,
Santa Fe, N. Nj.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08
GLEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Now open and ready to receive guests.
This commodious hotel is situated twenty
miles north of Glorieta on the Pecos
river and can boast of the finest noun
tain scenery and trout fishing for the
amusement of its guest in the Rockies.
For rates or information of any kind
address DIR. VIM. SPARKS, Prop,
Glorleta, N. M.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08
Reduced Rates.

The Rio Grande & Santa Fe and Dem
yer & Rio Grande railroads announce
the following reduction in the frst.class
limited rates from Santa Fe to take effect
at once: Denver, $l6.9O; Colorado Springs,
$14.65; Pueblo, $13.l5; Cripple Creek,
1856.
Tickets sold at above rates are good to
start only on date of sale and will be
limited strictly to continuous passage.
May l, 1896.
7. j. HELM,
Genl. Agt., Santa Fe, N. M.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Coronado Camp No. 8, Woodmen Of the
World, meets on the second Thursday
evening of each month at O'Clock, in
Aztlan hall, LOOT. Visiting sovereigns
are fraternally invited.
j. B. BRADY, Consul Comdr.
ADDISON WALKER, CLERK.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08
COVERED
WITH
SCALES

Eczema made its appearance on my head in
Its worst form, and 1t continued spreading
until my race was covered with scales and be-
came horrid sight. Ihad fine mead of hair
seven years growth. and had to sacrifice it.
was in despair The physicians had failed
even to relieve me, when one recommended
CuTIcrA SOAP. My father procured set OF
CuTi''uhA REMEDIES, and in three weeks the
scale; loft my face and the skin lost its tiorid
hue. IN sir meeks 7 'ras entirety cured NV
faee was smooth and my complexion clearer
and finer than it had ever been before.
Miss MARION A. SMITH, Sunbury, Pa.
SPEEDY CGRE TREATMENT. - Warm baths
with CuTIcuRA SOAP, gentle applications Of
Crric, RA fontmentl, and mild doses Of CuTl.
CuRA REsoIvENT, greatest of hufnor cures.
Sold ihroushont the world. Price, CuTrcubA. NC
Soar. 2e lsesotyEyr. 5nc. and ti. pO71YI bEro
Agb CHEN. cotp Sole Props boston,
~" How to Cure the Worst Eczema" nslDod fsse
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08
Another Reduction.

Commencing this date the rate OF fare
between Santa Fe and Espanola will be
$2.05 instead of $3.50 as heretofore. D.
d R. G. mileage tickets will be accepted
for passage on basis Of actual mileage.
u. HELM, General Agent.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-08
SOCIETIES.

A. +. e. A. M.
Montezuma Lodge. No. l, meets on the
first Monday evening of each month at
7:3O O'Clock, in the Masonic hall, in the
Kahn block, San Francisco st. Visiting
brethren are fraternally invited.
THos. j. CURRAN, W. NJ.
W. E. GRIFFIN, SEQ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-08-13
AEsSDEEJFEEK pgJBE

ments for free wool by #gFIng a large
roll of cloth. In the saF.a asmpaign
he scored strong po,n5 #lth the
farmers who had been selling their
wheat for 10 cents, by ptoni-'az them
that with democratic success there would
be mo more 70-eent wha=t,2 lie was
followed in that campaigu farcugh the
county by Senator Thurston, Who found
it an uphill job to remoga INC impress
sion made on the minds oi the farmers
by Bryan's speeches. lie promised
the voters where he FT=at that
in case of democratic victory, he would
be around to see them again - 5~o years
to see how they liked tha change. He
kept his promise, and two years ago trav-
eled over the same territory. He met with
a different reception this tine, and struck
a responsive chord when he said TO the
farmers: "Mr. Bryan is prophet. He told
you two years ago that you would have
no more Decent wheat. You ali know
how well his prophecy was fultilled-you
have not been able to get as much as 70
cents for young wheat since that time"
Mr.. True says that the tariff, not money,
is he issue in Nebraska, and on hat issue
Mr.. Bryan will not carry his Jv II state.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-08-13

the eie ,s 8th anniversary of their mar
riag, Among those present were Mx
and II ;. William Coughlin, of LamoinN
Poiur ,ir and Mr. BoWden received
manl -ad.une ptesents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-08-13
A. W, CUsHMAN & SON,
ELLSWORTH,
UNpERJAKERS AND EMBAlmths'

easkets delivered in any part Of ,tt Hanf2eA 5'I
county. New uearse in eohHVc'''N "''-
tue--
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
TELEGRAPH FLASHES.

Baton Rouge-The Louisians Re-
publicsn convention instructed dele
gates for Mckinley.
Newport. Ky.-Scott jackson murder
case will go to the jury Thursday.
Walling's case is set for May &c.
Cleveland.-The election of officers
and bishops in the M. e General Con.
ference will be held Thursday.
Madrid.-Captain-G General Weyler in
forms the Spanish government he can
not proceed with the Cuban war properly
owing to the "irritsting meddling OF
Americans"
Washington - American Protective
Association meets in Washington to-.
day.
Charlottesville, Va.-University of
Virginia beat Yale College by score of
6 to in eight innings.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12

HAVANA, May 11.-It WAS definitely
announced to-day that in the case Of
the Ave men captured on board the
Competitor. who were tried Friday last,
Admiral Navarro has, in conformity
With the petition Of the prosecutor and
the sentence OF the naval tribunal, ap-
proved and signed the sentences Of
death imposed upon Alfredo Laborde,
DR.. Elias Bedia, William Gildes, John
Milton and Theodore Mats.
The announcement Is supplemented
by the statement that in view OF high
state considerations, the cases Of the
flibustera have been referred for final
decision to the supreme tribunal of war
and marine.
Two alleged fliibusters, both citizens
Of the United States and said TO have
formed part OF the Competitor expedi-
ton, have arrived here in custody from
Bahia Honda. They we're captured by
the local guerillas of Palma. some time
after landing.
The steamer Triton has brought hero
small boat which was found abandonSd
on the coast by the mayor of Berraeos.
The boat 10 believed to have belonged
to new expedition which has Xnded
in the vicinity where the COMPETITOR
WAS sighted and captured.
A Washington dispatch says: In the
Competitor case 1t can be authoritively
stated that at the request of tho Unxted
States the Spanish government Will
postpone execution of the death SEM
fences upon the United States citizens
until the views OF the United States
respecting the application to their cases
OF she treaty Of 1895. and the protocol
OF 1877 can be presented and considered.
The announcement of the postpone
ment of the executions means delay
OF some weeks ct least and that the mat
ter will be taken up by the diplomatic
representatives Of the United States and
OF Spain and be made the subject of ex-
change OF correspondence on the inter-
probation to be given the treaty provis-
ionn between the two nations. Mean
while On effort will be made to allay
popular excitement both here and In
Spain.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Y. M. G. A. ANNIVERSARY.

An Interesting Address by State Secretary
Coulter, OF Richmond.
The annual anniversary of the Y. M.
q A. was held Sunday afternoon in the
First Baptist Church. w. s. McOlsna-
han presided. Scripture selections were
read by Rev. DR.. Meade and PRAYER
offered by Rev. Ira w. Kimmel. Choice
vocal selections were rendered by the
First Baptist choir and Mrs. McHu0h.
The following statistics we're reported
by Secretary Mescham: Average daiIy
attendance at building during October,
80; average daily attendance during
April, 1876. During the seven months
ending May 1, the period which he has
been secretary, nine young men wore
assisted to secure situations, ffty-seysn
were advised with spiritually, twenty
three were assisted in various ways.
He attended 1913 religious meetings,
OF which he conducted "a; attended 81
committee and board meetings; wrote
LOGS letters and postals, made s92 bust.
ness calls, taught 81 sessions OF Bible
class; made II calls on the sick and
directed 16 young men to boarding
houses. General results: Average at
tendance ct Sunday meetings for men,
1855; Average daily attendance at build
ing, 1a2; "A special gospel meetings,
mostly for men only, were held; an
average eff As men monthly used the
public correspondence table. Average
daily attendance in the gymnasium, 27;
average daily number OF baths, 30; aver.
age daily attendance in reading room
during last month, SO; sixteen sessions
OF the vocal music class have been held.
Over one hundred gymnasium Glasses
under the direction of Physical Instruc-
tor Mcintyre were conducted.
A junior department. has been started
with twenty-five members. Eight young
men have taken decided stand for
Christ; two young men have reconse-
Grated themselves to lives of Christian
usefulness; four have joined the various
churches Of the clty. There have been
249 new members; the present member.
ship OF the Association is about $50.
Mr.. Meachsm thanked the members
and friends Of the Association for their
hearty cooperation, also the press OF
the city for their generous treatment,
and especially the pastors and churches
for their many courtesies extended.
State Secretary Coulter then ad-
dressed the meeting on Young Men"
The address was most stsentively
listened to. He illustrated very CLEARLY
the important place which the associs-
ton should occupy in the economy of
church work. This Is Mr.. Coulter's
first appearance before q Roanoke au-
dience, and he left most pleasing i'm
progsion
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12

"THE TIMES" PIANO ooNrEsx.
yk You Are Good Guosser You aTay Win
q Elmo Prize.


q Elmo Prize.
Beginning with our issue OF so.mor-
row morning THE TIMES will inaugurate
contest unique in Roanoke, with the
offer Of prize we'll worth the time and
trouble of any one. By referring to
the Advertisement on the second page
the particulars of the contest will be
seen. The coupon will appear every
morning at the head of the first column
on the fourth psge, where we print 3
sample coupon this morning, showing
you just how you ought to fill IL out.
Bring or mail your coupons to THE
TIMES office and they will be carefully
filed away. The two prizes we offer are
we'll worth trying for. Remember. all
this Is absolutely free. You can turn
In 40 many coupons as you wish. The
figures Of the election returns are from
the official counts OF the various cleo.
tions. Better begin early with your
guesses. as the FIRST nearest guess gets
the piano. As you hand your guess
coupons in the hour of receipt will be
marked on each one.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
4 TERRIBLE River DISASTER
rowboat Blown Up on the Missis-
sippi River.
Eleven Lives Known to Have Been Lost.
Tho Explosion Occurred Twenty.flve
Miles Below Vioksburs and the Boat
Sank in Five Mlnutes-Ths Survivors
and the Wounded Taken to virksburx.

LouIsvILLK, KY, May ia special
from Vfcksburg, Misc. to the Evening
Post says: One Of the most terrible
river disasters of recent years occurred
last night about twenty-five miles
below the city. The towboat Harry
Brown, Of Pittsburg, upward bound from
New Orleans. exploded lass night at II
O'Clock. The boat was q complete
wreck, and sank In less than five min
utes.
Eleven lives are known to be lost;
The survivors and the wounded were
brought to this city. Six of the officers
OF the crew of the Brown are in the
marine ward OF the Vicksburg Hospital.
The towboas Honshell was near the
scene when the explosion occurred and
her yawls were lowered at once and
were promptly manned and saved many
lives that would have been lost il 1t hsd
nos been for their prompt service.
capt. Kline, the master Of the Brown,
although seriously injured. remained on
the after part of the cabin roof of the
Brown where he had been bio xn by the
explosion. He WAS seen this morning by
reporter and said.
The after part of the cabin floated
Oh from the hull and as IL sank to the
bottom of the river I directed the ef-
forts OF the men who were at work res
cuing the boats crew.
Myself and Pilot Dan Kane were on
the Browns pilot when the explosion
occurred. 1t seemed that tho hull won't
down In less than q minute. l have no
blame to attach to any one, as the
cause of the explosion will never be
known, as the chief engineer, william
Dougherty, who was ON watch, was
lost"
The officers and boats crew speak in
the most grateful praise Of the officers
and crew OF the steamer 81.
Joseph, who contributed clothing and
other substsntials. Captain Kline ex-
poets to send the crew OF the Brown to
their homes by rail as soon as he re-
celves instructions from Pittsburg. The
coroner here held an inquest ON the dead
bodies and returned g verdict of acci-
dental death.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
A Section Ros. KILLED.

WASHINGTON, May 11.-Georae Mar
shall, q section boss on the Southern
railway, was struck by the Southern
train which arrived at $40 this morning
and instantly killed. The accident oo-
Cured about mile OF Clifton stgslon.
between that place and Fairfax station,
where there Is q sharp curve In the
road. Marshall, with three other men,
was going up the track towards Clifton
on hand-c1r when the express dashed
into the car. Marshsll's three compan-
Ions managed to jump and save them.
selves,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12


Earned runs-Petersburg 8: Roanoke 7 Two.
6ase hits-Sholta,: Dundon. Home run-sholta.
S1oien oases-Sholta, 2; Dundon, 2; Cockman, q:
Keefer Wr,S Go0ns s. Double paysshota to
oals-On Coons, 8; OF Armstrong, 4. hit by
pitched balls-Cockman, stanhope. Struck
Williams, 8 sianhoPs oTEh im,e Of Of q raased
One hour and htty.five minutes. UmpireeBetts.
The game by wire wss not very we'll
attended yesterday afternoon and un-
less the crowds are larger, the enter
prising young men who have the matter
In charge will have to give IL up, be-
cause they cannot Afford to lose money
to please few enthusiastic cranks and
fans" who always attend. Oheesb bro
Will pitch to.daY's game. which will be
reported In the Old Opera House, and It
10 hoped that the attendance will be
0etter and the young men will be justi-
neo In having every game reported.
They Were All There.
I'm court" said the GARD on the lawyers door:
BACK In ten minutes,' on many more;
leone to tho hospital" on the doctors slate:
on another, "sit down and wait;"
"Gone to the bank" on the notary's sign:
a..hrbitrstion," that young clerk Of mine;
Back SOON on the brokers book,
H 1 hd no %Sf1sF 20 ap de new
TDen hied me hence to the baseball ground,
And every man on the grand stand found
The Academy Gazette, Roanoke.
LynchburR Once More
LYNCHBURG, May 11.-Lynchburg de-
feated Norfolk to-day by the score of II
to 10. 1t was hard fought battle, the
feature OF which WAS heavy hitting on
both sides.
Score Ri
Lynchburg........... 3la02lo 2o-ii IL )
norfolk. ......."...." 5000 8 90 o 40 IL 1
roy and Armstrong.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
TREASURY GOLD RESERVE.
Over Three Million Dollars withdraw
Yesterday.

over Threc Million Dollars Withdrawn
Yesterday.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Treasury
to-day lost S2,10s. 900 in gold coin and
S26. 200 In bars. leaving the true amount
of the gold reserve 8l15, 49,. 646 OF the
amount Withdrawn to-day 50, $50. 600 VS. 8
for export. But little hope is EXPRESSED
at the Treasury Departments to day that
the run on the Treasury gold will cease
for some weeks to come.
Under normal conditions in years pas b
the heaviest expectations Of gold have
occurred during the month of May, and
as the export season this year set In
somewhat later than usual, It Is a5-
sumed that it will continue to later
date than usual. The opinion prevaila
that by July 1 next the reserve will
have been again reduced to q figure
considerably below the 500, coo, 900
mark.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.
1t Will Adjourn TodaY-WiImington, N
O., the Next Meeting Place.

O., the Next Meeting Place.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 1.-THE
principal matter OF interest at to.day's
session Of the Southern Baptist Conven.
ton was in reference to the Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary ct Louis
Vile.
The Woman's Missionary Union fin
ished Its session to-day and reelected
Miss Fannie Heck, Of North Carolius,
as president. and Miss Alice Armstrong,
OF Baltimore. as secretary. Tomorrow
tbs convention will adjourn.
The officers and delegates say 1t Is
the most enthusiastic convention held In
years and are lavish in their praise Of
the hospitality extended them by the
city. Wilmington, N. c., will be
selected for the next convention.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Accident to an ExoursIon rra,n.

SAVANNAH Ga, May 1l.-Trsin No.
3S OF the Florida Central and Peninsu.
lar railroad bound to Savannah FROM
Jacksonville. jumped the track At
Anderson this ~ eruoon. The entire
train. loaded with exoursionists TO
Savannah for military week, Wac de-
rallied. Five doctors have gone from
Savannah. A number OF passengers
were hurt, bus how many is not yet
known.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.
Tne Roanoke Boys Could Not Locate th,
Ball at Petcrsburs.

PETERSBURG. vs.. May 1.-The
"Monntsineers" dropped to-day's game
20 tne Farmers" the score standing 8
feat to their inability to hit Armstron1
who pitched a very effective game .na
kept the hits we'll &C altered.
Dusty Coons' WAS very effective and
pitched nice game, except in the
third and eighth innings, when his wild.
ness and the punching Of hits by the
locals netted them four runs in each.
Dusty" was given gilt edged support
oy the visitors. nothing resembling An
error being made.
The visitors scored one In the third
one In the eighth and two in The ninth
The score:
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
pentructive Foreat Firea.

KGG HARBoR CITY. N. j.. May IL
Forest fires continue In this vicinity,
Notwithstanding the efforts of the
farmers to check them. TIE weather
hos nearly prostrated the farmers and
It Is feared they will not be able to
check the flames unless 1t rains. Thou
sands OF acres of timber have been de-
stroyed and the loss will foot up to
nearly S1oO, 600.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Had Too Much Enterprise.

RICHMOND, Va. May If. A. Mil
Ter, OF this city. has resigned the presi-
deDcy OF the State board of pharmacy
and also his chair of pharmacy in the
University College of Medicine and Snr.
gerry. The druggists here were prepAr-
Ing to hight him ON account Of his sdver-
Using patent medicines at prices said to
be less than jobbers' prices.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE.

verdict OF the Jury In the Case OF william
Nelson.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, May 1.-THE
jury in the case Of Rev. William Nell
son. colored, charged with the murder
OF William w. Thompson and setting
IRE to the store house of W. A. White,
at Free Union, brought in verdict of
murder in the first degree.
A motion will be made tomorrow to
set aside the verdict on the ground that
Ii Is contrary to the law and evidence.
Taylor Harmon. already convicted of
the same charge, was sentenced to be
hanged June 81.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-12
Five Omccrs Killed

ALeIERs. May IA train loaded
with troops destined for the island of
Madagascar, oollided yesterday between
Adelis and Vesoulbe- Imam, with an
other train. Five officers were killed
and three officers, thirty soldiers and
the crew of the train were Injured.