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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

State of Minnesota,
County OF Brown. %.
In Probate Court, Special Term, Sept.
23d, 1888. 49, ~ ! =
In the Matter of the Estate of Theresa
Rathmann, deceased.
Letters sTestamentary OH the estate of
Theresa Rathmann, deceased, late of the
County of Brown, and State of minnesota,
being granted to E. 6. Koch. ~ =
1t is ordered, That elk months be and
the same is hereby al lowed from and after
the date of this order, in which all persons
having claims or demands against the
said deceased are required to file the same
in the Probate Court of said County. for
examination and allowance or be forever
barred. 3s ~
It Is Further Ordered, That the first Mon
day in April, "A. D. 1899. at 10 o. clock A, NJ.
at q general Term of said Probate Court
to be held at the Probate Office in the
Court House in the City of New u I'm, in
said County, be and the same herebyis
appointed as lifetime ana place when and
where the said Probate Court will exam
Inc and adjust said claims and demands:
And It L. Further Ordered, That notice
of such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons interested in said estate BY
forthwith publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks in
per printed and published at New Ulm in
Dated at New UIm. Mimi, the 2sd dav
of September, a. D. 1893.
40 ~ Jonas Ioudenact |. o.
tSeal3 Judge of Probate
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Sonet OF afRin 4oW1t Iss.
In Probate Court. Special Term, Sept.
5th, 1888.
In the Matter of the Estate of Gustav
Scheerz, Deceased. :' = :,
On Reading and fling the petition of
Mary Scheerz of New Uln1, Brown County,
Minnesota. representing among other
things, that Gustav Scheerz, late Of Leav-
enworth, Brown County, Minnesota, on
the End day of September, A. d. 1898, at
New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota.
died interstate, and being resident of
this County at the time of his death,
leaving goods, chattels and estate within
this County. and that the said petitioner
is the surviving widow of said deceased,
and praying that administration of said
estate be to Henry Rudolph granted -
1t Is Order red, that said petition be heard
before the Judge of this Court, on Monday,
the Sd day of October A. d. 1885, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. at the Probate Office in the
City of New Ulm, in said county. -
Ordered Further, that notice thereof be
given to the heirs of said deceased, and to
all persons interested, by publishing a CO.
Ply of this order once in each week for
three successive weeks prior to said day
of hearing, in the New Ulm Review,
weekly newspaper printed and published
at the city of New Uln, in said County. =
Dated at New Ulm, Mimi, the 5th day
of September A. d. 1898. 3 =
Il By the Court,
=" Jonas Laudensch1ager
VI. 81 -: se-o Judge of Probate.
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State of Minnesota, County Of Brown. "a.
In Probate Court, Special Term, Sept.
18th, 1898. 5sss 81 - - =.
Ia the Matter of the Estate Of John
sDeutsch, Decea sed. 5s@34.as''s---T
Letters of Administration ON the SO.
tate of John Duetsch, deceased. late Of
the county of Brown, and State Of Minne-
sofa, being granted to George Duetsch -
II It is ordered that six months be and the
same is hereby allowed from and after the
date of this order, in which all persons
having claims or demands against the
said deceased are required to file the same
in the Probate Court of said County, for
examination and allowance, or be forever
barred. II }F h s#31SfI7 d -S7s7.Sl- ~ ~
q It is further ordered, That the FIRST Mon
day i'm April A. D.. 1899, at 10 O'Clock
Am, at a general Term Of said Probate
Court, to be held at the Probate Office in
the Courthouse in the CITY of New U1m,
IN said County, be and the same hereby
lsappOinted as the time and place when
and where the said Probate Court will ex-
anime and allow said claims aud de
And It Is Further Ordered, That notice
OF such hearing be given to all creditors
ana persons interested in said estate by
forthwith publishing this order once ia
each week for three successive weeks in
the New Clm Review, weekly newsDa-
per printed and published at tie city1 Of
New Ulm, in said County. ~ 8
y Lated at New Ulm, Mimi. the 18th day
of Sept, A. D. 1885, - - = -
BY the Court: II
SS-4l Jonas Laudenschlap ger. + s
.oeal i'' Judge of Probate.
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State tate ct M {, In Probate COURT.

County OF Brown. Special Term, Sept.
Hh, 1893. S$.t.E-E9 ). 81 - - 5.
In the Matter of the Estate of Louie
Mueller, Deceased, rs s .
On Reading and fling the petition of
Henry Z. Mueller of the town of Court
land, Nicollet County, Mimi. ! represent
ing, among other things, that Louie Muel-
Ter, late of New Ulm, Brown Co. Mimi, on
the lst day of September A D. 1898, at
the City OF New U1m, Brown County
Nina, died intestate, and being resi-
dent of this County at the time Of his
death, leaving goods, chattels and es-
tate within this County, and that the said
petitioners the father of said deceased,
and praying that administration of said
estate be to William Mueller. granted;
ills Ordered, that said petition be heard
before the Judge of this Court on Thursday
the 9th day of October, A, d., 1898. at
~ O'Clock A. NJ. at the Probate Office in the
Court House, in the City of New Ulnl, in
said County. -15 - 49, T-7-2's =
4 It Is Ordered Further, that notice there
OF be given to the heirs of said deceased,
and to all persons interested, by publish
ing copy of this order once in each week
for three successive weeks, prior to said
day of hearing in the New Ulm Review"
a Weekly newspaper printed and published
at the city of New Ulm, in said County.
Dated at New Ulm, Mimi, the 7th day
of Sept, A. d. 1898. - = =
By the Court, 1909 s5.s IT.
Jonas Laudenschlager,
oealJ 3o-4O Judge of Probate.
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CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN R'Y.

CHICAGO & NORTH-WESTERN R'Y.
Subject to change. U. Time Table.
Departure of Trains. Going East,
Passenger No, (Ex. Sunday 600 A NJ
For St. Paul, Minneapolis, Winpna, Mil
waukee, and Chicago.
Passenger No. 2 Daily.) 1855 NJ
For St. Paul, Minneapolis, WinoEa, Mil
waukee and Chicago.
Freight No. IA (Ex. Sunday.) II so A M
Garry Passengers to Waseca.
Freight No. SO (Daily.) s:35 M
Garry Passengers to Kasota.
Departure of Trains. Going West.
Passenger No. 8 (Daily.) 2:l6 M
For Tracy, Marshall, Watertown, Huron
and Pierre.
Passenger No. 7 (Ex. sunday.) s:35P NJ.
For Tracy and West.
Freight No. 10 (Ex. Monday 4 :55 A M
Garry Passengers to Tracy.
Freight No. Is (Ex. Sunday.) 10 NJ
Arrival of Trains From East.
Passenger No. Daily.) 2:16 P NJ
Passenger No. 7 (Ex. Sunday.) S:35P NJ
Freight No. Is (Ex. Sunday 1915 NJ
Freight No. Is (Ex. Monday 4:55 A NJ
Arrival of Trains. From West.
Passenger No. 4 (Ex. Sunday 6 100 M
Passenger No. 2 Oaily.) 1856 NJ
Freight No. Il (Ex. Sunday 11:1O NJ
Freight No. So Daily S:35 NJ
Trains 2 and have sleeping cars be-
tween Mankato and Chicago; and chair
cars between Kasota and Minneapolis.
For further information inquire of
H. L. BEECHER, Agent, New Ulm
H. G. Garvin, W. 3. Kniskern,
General Agent, Gen. Pass. Agent,
Winona. Chicago.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
GETS 'IB'RES'T[NG
Recent Events in China Widen
the Breach Between Eng
.and and Russia.
Latter Has Offered the Dow
ager Empress Services Of
i 10000 Troops.
Il HUNG CHANG ON TOP
Il HUNG N G CHANG ON / TOP ll'
His Enemy and Rival Under
Arrest on the Charge
of Treason.
Rumor Circulated That the
Deposed Emperor Died
on Sept. Fl. s

LONDON, Sept. PA special dis.
patch from Shanghai says that Kang
Yuwei's brother has been arrested in
Pekin and condemned to death. The
dispatch also says that Sir Claude Mac
donald. the British minister, ga We in.
structions that Kang Yuwei should be
protected from arrest.
The British consulate holds his bag.
gage and documents referring to state
secrets. The Russians are incensed at
the latter fact and it is reported that
Russia has offered the dowager en-.
press the services of 10000 troops from
Port Arthur to keep order in Pekin if
necessary. It is stated that the British
feet in Chinese waters has been divid.
ed between Ia Ku and Shang Kwan,
under orders to intercept Russian
transports in the event of an attempt
to land troops.
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S State 81 M n Rae In Probate Court

& .FE.s=g - 81 To-
State Of Minnesota N R1e' In Probate Court.
Special Term, September, Sth, 1898.
In the Matter of the Estate of Freder-
ick Schulz, Deceased. H. ~ III,
On reading and filing the petition of Will
helmine Schulz, as Administrative of the
estate of Frederick Schulz deceased, re-
presenting among other things, that she
has fully administered said estate, and
praying that time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing the final account
OF her ADMINISTRATION, and for the as
signment of the residue of said estate to
the parties entitled thereto by law;
1t is ordered that said account be exam
ined and petition heard, by the Judge of
this Court: on the 9th day of October, AID.
1895, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at the Probate Of
fee in the Courthouse in the City of New
Ulnl in said County.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That notice
thereof be given to all persons interested,
by publishing copy of this order once in
each week for three successive weeks, pri-
or to said day of hearing in the New Ulm
REVIEW, a weekly newspaper printed and
published at the City of New Ulm in said
County. L..
1898. ~''' '' - ~ 80
+ BY the Court,
Jonas Laudensch1ager,
(SealJ 3s-40 Judge of Probate
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WIN Reload WIN rroopssI.;

ILADEIPH14, Sept. AT resident
C. Griscom 81 the international
Navigation company has received :
telegram announcing that tho Ameri.
can Line steamship Indiana sailed
from Manila for San Francisco on Sept.
!. the Ohio on Sept. and the Penn.
sylvania on Sept. 8 The three ships
took troops to Manila. They are due
to arrive in San Francisco about Oct. /
and viii Immediately load up with SOL
diers aud sail again for the Philippines.
to reinforce General Merritt's com.
mand ls
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
RUMOR NOT CONFIRMED

Reported the Emperor of China Died on
sept. FL.
LONDON, Sept. 27.-The Daily Tele.
graphs Hong Kong correspondent,
wiring Sunday, says:
= Although there is no positive con.
frmation, all the evidence tends to the
conviction that the emperor is dead.
A private dispatch says he died on
Sept. 21 directly he issued the edict
giving the dowaRer the regency. No
body doubts that Yang and Chang Yen
Hoon, who was minister at Washing.
tou in 1895, are both innocent of the
charge of poisoning the emperor.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
Big Gold CARGO co,,,,..

SEATTLE, Sept. ~. The schooner
Samoa has arrived here from St Mich.
asls. Alaska, with s. Klondikers and
gold dust estimated At SlO0. 900. The.
officers Of the Samoa say that the
steamer Bertha was to sail from ST.
Michaels Sept. IL for San Francisco
with one Of the largest gold cargoes Of
the season. They estimated it would
be between 81, 5o0. 600 and 8. O00, 600.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
ROOSEVELT HEADS 1T.
Slate of the Leaders Claiming Control {
New York Republicans.

Slate of the Leaders Claiming Control of
New York Republicans.
SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. 27.-The
slate prepared by the leaders claiming
to have control of the Republican state
conven ton and given out as that likely
to be nominated by the convention this
week is as follows: l.@, ii p
Governor, Theodore Roosevelt; lieu.
tenant governor, Timothy l. Wood
ruff, secretary of state, John 7. Nc
Donough; comptroller, William J..
Morgan; state treasurer, John P. Jaegl:
attorney general, John E. Smith. It
is believed here that the convention
will not last more than one day.
Chaunoey Depew will nominate Theo-
dore Roosevelt. The Black people
have not yet decided who will present
the name of the present governor to
the convention. +
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
DEATHS AT GUANTANAMO.
Colonel Rays Regiment Lost Twenty
eight the Past Month.

Colonel Rays Regiment Lost Twenty
eight the Past Month.
GUANTANAMO, Cuba, Sept. 27.-Two
deaths from yellow fever, one from
pneumonia and rs believed to have
been caused by malaria are reported
to have occurred since Aug. 20 among
Colonel Rays troops now here. The
condition of the troops is improving.
Saturday the men were given fresh
meat, a number of head of cattle hav.
ing been purchased by Colonel Ray at
$75 each.
General Perez and 1900 Cuban
troops have arrived and are receiving
rations. They are awaiting instruc.
tions from the junta to disband.
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MOST OF THE CREW LOST.

British Steamer Reubina Sunk in q Col
>lision.
GIBRALTAR, Sept. 27.-The Spanish
steamer Carthagena, from Aviles for
Barcelona. proceeded after being in
collision on Sept. 20 off Cape VILLAIN
with the British steamer Reubina, from
Huelva for Lisbon. The latter vessel
was sunk and the crew, with the ex-
ception OF one seaman and the captain
who were landed at Gibraltar, were
drowned - y 49, 7e. -
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WILL RETURN TO SPAIN

Many spaniards in Porto Rico Refuse to
Live Under tho American Flag
MADRID. Sept. 27.-It is announced
here that 10000 Spaniards residing in
the island of Porto Rico have refused
to live on tho island under the Amer
lean flag and have demanded that they
be returned to Spain. at the expense Of
the government. The question OF the
repatriation Of the disoont tented Span.
iards has been referred to tho state
CON nil 81 a
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
Fire Causes H.au Los.es

ABERDEEN. s. D. Sept. 27.-Prairie
fires have ragged in the vicinity of
Major u a. Bnrke's stock farm, Is
miles west Of Aberdeen, during the.
past two days. and much damage has
resulted. On the Burke farm the
flames licked up /, 200 acres 81 pasture
and 80 tons Of hay, and beside these
there were many smaller lcsses.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
Ed. M L. it, al !.
-DEALER hi -. <,
Fine Wines, Ii4dors 3 cidafs,

Mr.. MaltZahn wishes to announce that
he is once more in the saloon business,
and now has the finest place of the kind
to he found in New Ulna. The location
is at the same old stand, now greatly
improved, and visitors will at all times
be we'll treated. Remember this:
Finest saloop, Fipest liquors.
Best treatmept.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
The Lighter Founf,.r.a.

sAUlT STE. MARIE. Mich. Sept. a.:
Five men were drowned ii st. Marys.
river during the day By the laundering
OF the lighter Monitor. Tho Monitor
was IN tow OF the tug Brace ana was
loaded with iron ore taken from the
schooner Csrrington, which was
stranded in the river.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

Another ReduCti On in Rates to Omaha
Tourist tickets via the North Western
Line, the pioneer line west and northwest
Of Chicago, will be sold during Septem-
Der at very low rates. Apply to agents
for full particulars. 40
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
ARRESTS CHANG YEN HOON
Enemy and Rival of L, Hung Chang Now
on Trial.

Nus"y anu KtlVa1 OF u Hung Chang Now
on Trial.
LONDON, Sept. 2 The Times Pekin
dispatch says: Chang Yen Hoon, the
Cantonese enemy and rival of Ii
Hung Chang, who is charged with
harboring Kang Yuwie, has been ar.
rested. He is now under trial by the
board Of punishment. He will be
stripped Of all his offices and his re-
moval gives increased power to Ii
Hung Chang. The officials generally
welcome the empress return to power,
but the people are 1ndiff erent. Kang
Yuwie is charged with conspiring
against the empress and he has been
declared an outlaw and his arrest or.
dered.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
Minneapolis Grain.

Il MINNEAPoL1s. Sept 90
WHEAT-Septembe Der closed at 841<c:
December, 6o74@6OaSc; May, elX@bsc.
On Track-No. hard 66Ac; MOI North
ern 65Ac; No. 2 Northern, 61Ac.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

If you want pretty face, delightful air,
Rosy cheeks and lovely hair,
\ wedding trip across the sea,
Put hope and faith in Rocky Mountain
Tea. Eckstein sells it.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

I've found something the poor and
rich can have. Love can't take its place.
Brings peace and happiness complete.
Nothing can take its place. Ills Rocky
Mountain Tea. For sale at Eckstein's.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

the second class cruiser Hermi.
one, the torpedo boat destroyer Fame,
the torpedo boat destroyer Hart and
the dispatch boat Alacrity. It is sup
posed that the destination is Ia Ku, at
the entrance of the river leading to
Tien Tsin, the port of Pekin, for the
purpose of making a naval demonstra.
ton there.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
sio.x CITY LIv. stock.

Sioux Cry, La, Sept. ga
HOGs-Market &c higher. Range Of
prices, e 70@S.75. d s s5s. s.
CATTLE-Market dull.
Sales ranged at $4.l5@5. is for bseves:
el65@s.e5 for cows, bulls and mixed:
e8.25@4.1 10 for stocksrs and feeders; $40
ass for. yearlings and calves; 1880
420 for westerns. 81 S.
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Poultry. Butter and Eses.

6s CHICAGO, Sept. 20.
POULTRY-Market for live, steady.
Spring chickens, 5@s1<c; hens, 60; ducks,
&c; turkeys 70sc.
BUTTER Steady. = Creameriss 1870
20c; dairies, l11@17c. rs &
EdGS-Firm; fresh, 14c.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

Redwood County Farms
At SIS to $40 and up per acre. Fine
crops. A few snaps if taken soon. One
or two on which can take some good
horses or village property part payment.
lie Roy Stegner,
Redwood Falls, MINI. 40:
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

Many men and women go about face
to face with death. Bad liver, kidneys,
constipa.ed. Rocky Mountain Tea will
bring back health and strength, IS cents
on at Eckstein's.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
LATE MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Grain.

" Duluth Grain.
@ III DULUTH, Sept. g.
WHEAT-Cash No. hard, 1910; No.
l Northern, 67Ac; No. . Northern, 6315c;
TO Arrive-No. hard, 69Ac; No,
Northern 6eAc; September, 674c; De
cember, 6lIc; October, 654c; May $3.50.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
EVERYBODY says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derfm medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, iiabitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of G. c. G. to-day; 10, 25, SO cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
,s't National League Scores.

At Chicago, 2; Pittsburg, 4. Il.
At st. Louis, 2; Louisville, 4. 81
At Cincinnati, s.; Cleveland, 4-Eleven
innings. Second game, Cincinnati, 2:
Cleveland, 2.-Called in the fifth inning
on account of darkness. =
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or 25e
II Z. 4. &. fail to cure. druggists refund money!
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
SEYMOtJR'S FLEET SAILS.

Believed the British Will Make . Dom
4 onstration at TIA Ku.
WEI Hal Wei, Sept. ~ The British
battleship Centurion, flagship Of Vice
Admiral Sir Edward H. Seymour, the
commander Of the British fleet in
Chinese waters, sailed suddenly under
sealed orders, accompanied from Foo
Choo by the battleship Victorious,
the first class cruiser Narcissus,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

We pay the highest market price for
fresh eggs in cash. Our Office has lately
been removed to the storagerefrigerator
near the water tower.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
Market Report.

" meat, no. ........s. Sc
Wheat, no. 2 8. -. 50
Corn, Z. 18
Oats, per bnshel, i. ]. ]. s. ...18
Barley, per bushel S. .2s.
Rye, per bushel, !. s..
Flax IS. e.
Potatoes, per bushel, go
Butter, per pound, 1915
Eggs, per dozen, 8 J. S. !. j. !. 90
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
Cottonwood Mills,

Custom grinding solicited. Will grind
wheat for ! Zone eighth or exchange "a
lbs. flour, 8 lbs shorts and s Tbs. bran
for one bushel of wheat. Flour and FEED
sold at low prices and delivered at New
Ulm free of expense.
John Bentzin.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28
Buy Your
Hardware:
Tiinware,
Stoves, ETC..
MRS. l. ZAUDEVSCHLAGER,
Hucklen 8 Arnica Saiyo,

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores.
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money efunded. Price IS cents per
OK. For sale by O. M. Olsen.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-09-28

Mothers Friend" is the greatest remedy ever
put on the market, anda our customers praiseit
highly."-W. 81. KING 6 Co., Whitewright, Tex,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
DAILY, $40 A YEAR
s CENTS A COPY.
I WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEKN NA TEAH
TERRIBLE CRASH OF TRAINS.
FIVE MEN KILLED ON THE LEHIGH
VALLEY RAILROAD.

Two Express Trains Collide on
WillSesbarrc Northumberland
Express should Have Taken n
Siding, hut the Airbrakes Refused
TO Respond and the Train Plung
Down Ninety-FOot Grade Into the
Through TFain-Leaves CIoeued
the Air-Brake.
Wilkesbarre Pa, Nov 1.-THE Buffalo
express on the. Lehigh Valley Railroad.
which left New York at $50 last night.
ran into the New York and Philadelphia
express going east on wilkesbarre noun
tain at O'Clock this morning. The killed
and wounded taken from the wreck are:
Killed.
WILLIAM ToXHEIMER, fireman.
FRED GLASSER, fireman.
]. c. MGREGoR, express messenger.
Easton.
JACOB ENGLEMAN. brakeman, Eas.
ton
JOHN MNALLY, engineer, Whithaven.
Injured.
d. Il. PRICE, engineer. New York. bad.
ly scalded
JOHN ROHBLING. engineer. wilkes.
barre, badly scalded.
CHARLES MORGAN. express messen.
ger scalded about head.
JOHN SHANFIELD, brakeman. cur
about head.
JOHN -. Mauch Chunk, cut abous
head.
The train was going east. which was
composed of an express car, combination
baggage, day coach and three sleepers. had
the right of way on a single track.
The. Buffalo express. in charge of En-
gineer Rohbling. had orders to stop on A
siding ON the mountain and let the New
York express pass AS RohblIng ap-
preached the siding he discovered the air-
brakes would net work The train was
moving about thirty miles an hour down
a 90-foot grade.
The engineer whistled frantically for the
hand-brakes. He knew the other train
was about due. He reversed his engine
and stuck to his post, but could not avert
the collision.
In less than a minute the express train
from the west, drawn by two heavy en-
gines, hove In sight. A terrible crash fol-
lowed on curve in a deep cut
An Investigation showed that a heavy
wind storm prevailed on the mountain last
night, which caused the leaves from the
forest to accumulate on the track. The
engines ploughed into these leaves, which
clogged the braking apparatus