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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-10
Henry J. widen freaks . Cellar Bsss.

Henry J. Widen. "a years old. a surveyor. Of
Paterson, N. j., accidentally fell into the cellar
Of the power house of the Kings County Electric
Light and Power Company, at tho foot OF Gold
collar bono. He was tAkea TO the Cumberland
Street Hospital ''- ~,rn,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-10

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The President sent the
following nominations to the Senate to-day:
Tucson, ArE.
George W. Stewart. Register of the Land once at
VsAliA, Cal.
Charles wilkins. Indian Agent for UmStillA Agency.
Oregon.
Edward Mocreary. Postmaster at Parksrsburg.
w, Va.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-10
HENRI RoCHEFoRr CoNDEMNED.

"V TUE to TO F1bVH nv Wuyu, Euy I,UUU
Francs, ana Apologize.
Special Cable Despatoh to THE Sun.
PARIS, Feb. 9.-The court to-day pronounced
Judgment in the libel suit brought against M.
Henri Rochefort. editor of tho Intrdnsfoeant, by
M. Joseph Reinach. member of the Chamber of
Deputies for the Lower Alps.
Tho court condemned NJ. Rochefort to i've
days imprisonment. to pay the sum Of 1000
francs damages to M. Reinach, and to publish
an apology to NJ. Reinach in his paper, the apol-
ogy to be inserted five times.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-10
An American nasL In sasx,eo.

MONTEREY. Mexico. Feb. 81. d. Hamburg. a
New York city capitalist. formerly of California,
has arrived here to make arrangements for
opening a branch of an American Bank of Mer.
leo. the main Institution TO he located In the
CITY OF Mexico. Thu bank will have a capital Of
stockholders arc New York and California capi.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-10

MIR. CARRIER wants Heavy Damages for tho
Accusations 1t Made Against Him.

Accusations 1t Made Against Him.
LINCOLN. Neb.. Feb. CIV. 8. CARRIER, a son of
ex-Gov. Garber of Nebraska. began suit here to-
day against the Imperial Insurance Company of
London. asking damages in the sum of $50, $50.
CARRIER was one OF the victims of a fire in Colo
RADIO Springs In May last and sued the COMPANY
on several policies for largo sums. which suits
are still pending.
An agent of tho company filed a complaint last
month against him, charging him with arson.
but says that tho news Of his arrest was ays,,
tematically and with malice published sin the
the company. thus damaging his good name and
credit,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-10
spanish Crulssr Alnirauts osusnds Coming.


MADRID. Feb. 9.-Tbe armored cruiser Almi-
rante Oquendo left Spain for Havana to-day.
From Havana she will visit several ports Of the
United States.
II Is said here that the number of Cuban in
gurgents submitting to Spanish authority has
decreased since the arrival OF American war
ships In Cuban waters.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-10

Have a tonic effect on the
stomach and bowels. even
while their cathartio quail
ties arc At work. They are
y TO operate. Druggists. 2Sc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-10
BY Teaching the
People
To Obey the Simplest
Law of Nature
Hundreds Have Been Cured of
Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma
and Consumption.

Il seems strange indeed that In this cnlieht.
ened age people should have to be taught that
tho air passages in tho head. throat and lungs
were made for dry air alone, and that moisture
OF any kind cannot enter the bronchial tubes
and lunga. Yet such 10 tho case, and the efforts
OF tho IL. I. Booth Company jwho, during Tho
past few months. have been teaching the people
that great and Interchangeable law of nature.
bronchial tubes and lungs. and prevents mos.
ture of any kind from entering these passaees,
show how much such O lesson 10 needed by tho
general public. The reason why 1t has not been
taught before is this: Until "Hyomei" was dis.
Of sufficient power to kill the baciIi OF bron.
chitis. asthma and consumption, yet volatile
enough 70 imprognato every particle OF air
moisture. Since then. SO important was this
discovery considered by the medical profession.
that over thirty eight hundred physicians have
prescribed this new method Of treating diseases
and instructed their patients in its use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
poprLLSr ADDRESS PREPARED.

Washington. Feb. l2-The Popuist members OF
the Senate and House OF Representatives held A
conference tonight In the committee-room Of Sena-
,o- Allen OF Nebraska. for the purpose OF con-
st4.-f,a the address which j. 70 be issued 10 the
,.,rlc ~ the United State, early next week. The
address. which was prepared by Senator'S Butler
and Allen in collaboration with other Populsts in
congress was approved aud signed by all present
after general but informal discussion Of It's feat
ures II probably will be- given oui FOR publication
I'm tho morning newspapers OF Tuesday.
Senator Butler chairman Of TIE Popuist National
fcumitfe. will leave Washington tomorrow morn
ing FOR Minneapolis 10 attend a. meeting OF the
populist state Committee % Minneapolis. which g.
10 De- held Tuesday. Repres' ntative Hartman
Of Montana. expected 20 accompany him. but as ne
l. under the care Of physician he may not 60 be-
for. Monday. The meeting 0f the Minnesota STATE
Committee Is 20 be- made the occasion OF general
conference II the Populis and silver forces OF the
Northwest. All the States contiguous 20 Minnesota
will be represented at the gathering. and arrange
rnents viii be- made for the campaign Of next fall
IN that section Of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
rrO KILLED ~ THE ROC.

Dover. Feb. i2 Specially IMAM q Sinitn,
-. ,i-o vaars old and Samuel Roberts. hfty
- Ala both of Port Dram. were instantly killed
bv a Delaware. Lackawanna and Western train at
place called Point OF Mountain. near the car
shons ~ that road IN this city. smith and kop-
or,s who have been working on Es;llng Lake
near Denville cutting ice. had gone with party
OF seven eight from Dover 10 se' 'ner pay
-, - ,oid that next wednesday would be
nav dav. and then they started 70 walk home.
when near the carshop Smith. Walters and
man named Robinson. who lives In Dover, were
walking together between the east and west bound
,racks when the approach OF drill engine caused
49, n cart across the westbound track. uncOn-
sciois Of the fact that train was bearing down
y, ,5arn I'm the thick fog. The engineer. when all
-, on them blew his whistle. and Robinson
with bound. cleared the track. but smith and
Walters were slow 70 the danger and both were
struck one being hurled 10 The right and the other
10 the left OF The track. When picked up both
were dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

Dr. Eedweu relates an interesting account or
WA, he considers a remarkable cure or acute
stomach trouble ana chronic dyspepsia Dy tne
Use O. tae new discovery Stuarts dyspepsia
isUiets
He says: The patient was man VINO mao
suffered 10 my know ledge for years with dys-
peIs.a. Everything he ate seemed TO sour ana
Create scid and gases in the stomach; he had
pains ike rheumatism ia the back. shouider
blades and limbs, fullness and distress afttI
eating poor appetite and loss Of flesh; the heari
became affected. causing palpltauon ana Sleep
lessness o. night. 49,,
/ gave him powerful nerve tones ana oloou
remedies bu, 10 no purpose. Is an experiment
finally bought q fifty cent package OF stuart
Dyspepsia Tablets AT a drug sioTe ana saHr
them 20 him Almost immediate reIei Was
given and after he had used icur boxes ne Was
- all appearances fully cured.
There was no more acidity Or sour watery
rlslngs no bioatjnc after meals the appetite was
vigorous and he has gained between /" ana l.
pounds In weight u solid. healthy flesh
Although Stuarf's Dyspepsia Iab.eis are go
Vertised and sold in drug stores. ", coisIarr
them a most valuable addition 10 any pm
sciars line II remedies. as they ar PeiIe0 s.S
harmless and can be given 70 'hlIdIt.l ~ ~
Vsllds or in any condition or the s.oiIldon u
Perfect safety being harmless ana oii'a'Iii..s
rothlng but vegetable and frult essence P"i'
pelsln and Golden Seal 49, saf.e,
without any question they are ~ ee
most effective cure .or indigestion hio lsness'
Constipation and all arrangements OF '4's S''"
dch, however slight or severe - -, s.,o
stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are sou 81, liza
g.sts everywhere at fifty cents for fun si|ep
hacksge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
CONTEST FoR A MISER'S ESTATE.

Philadelphia. Feb. l2-An old man known as
Edward c. Johnson. who lived alone IN a room In
South Tenth-st. died suddenly yesterday lie was
eiehty-three years old. and lived frugaliy. Since
his death IL has been learned that he possessed
Of considerable property. which includes planta-
ton In Alabama. Two wills nave been found. one
Of which is IN favor Of Edward y Clark. assistant
librarian OF the Mercantile Library. at which in
stitution Johnson spent considerable Of his time.
The other will is in favor Of W. G. School. shoe
dealer. with whom Johnson lived many years. In
the latter will Johnson directs School not 20 In
form his nephew I'm New-York OF his death or
funeral This In consequence or former
Lawsuit with the nephew over money matters. To-
dev Thomas Corcoran OF No. ~ Eighth-ave.. New
Howell Cummings. Mms- Marie Engie' the 30
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
Fairy Frond
the newest
Lundborg Sachet,
is even more
sought after
than anticipated.

possible in the circumstances with oilskns and
tarpaulins
When the lfehoets were halfway between
the two ships IT impossible at times to see
either vessel When the work Of rescue was he.
gun the st. Louis was about one-quarter Of a
mile from the Vcendam. When I made the last
trip the two vessels had drfted a mile and
quarter further apart"
There was no excitement aboard the St
Louis while the transfer Of the passer gers
being accomplished. Few Of our passengers
knew what had happened until the next morn
ing"
KEEPING WATER FROM THE FIRES
One OF the engineers Of the Veendan said
that an attempt made 20 keep the water
from the fires by snoring up the bukheads in
order that the steam pumps might be kept at
work. The engines were useless for purposes Of
locomotion. because the propeller-shaf had slid
out into the The passengers were working
at the pumps for more than four hours but
the water gained steadily them, and when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
JERSEYS Y ". {. 4. CONVENTION.
--- ...-......s srss-oxs ENDED YEsrERADr-RE-

--,,r pr-sr>Fss SESSIONS ENDED YESTERDAY hi
t5GIors SERVICES TO BE HELD TO-DAY
Orange Feb Y (SpeciaD.-The convention Of 'ie
vounr Mems Christian Association helo Us 0'os
,r business sessions to-day and will close t@-ho'
III -. ,ba sessions tomorrow being purely
,to,o,,s q, their character. At the large meeuns
,as, ,tch+ in the First Presbyterian Church hich-
"a 4, Morse O., NeW-York gave some interesting
statistics NJ the work of the railroad assoca'oi''
large man was hung in front Of the pulpit ana
- ., u,era shown the locations OF the lS' aSsoc'a-
.to,s or railroad divisional points in the country
49, a~o aeliated with the railroad work some
p, ~, railroad men. There are 40 ralroad seo'e
,ores and OF the $4,000 raised last year lo' 49,
ctstion work $4,000 was for the Tdli'o"u "
-, ~ ar,ount 5000 was from the contribution
-, tars and others 20 the work and S-OV"
was anproprated directly by railroad mahas eHe'','
=, .,eri,ion of the fact that the railroad "oIA
had a money value 10 them
The session Of the convention this morning oPe'eu
ut,b a paper by Lyman l.. Pierce OF trenton o.
..rbe Aim OF our Equipment: How Best Attained
r,o,.id NacCou. State secretary, gave reF!e" VI
tho general state work which he reported a. Oelns
4, ho,,er shane than ever before, and win eNrly
,o,ra gerne.nt for the future Pledges tor tle s1
tIlCoul q 80 State work were then called for, ana
Ioora tban 8 ~ Has pledged. After snoIt louse
tn,.ess session John Mcintyre. OF East OIahse.
49, on ire topic How TO study CHARACTER
from mo 5,ernoon stenhen Cahoone OF Plainield
sbip and How Reach t. The Key 1T . ..ria
y Rirhards OF Plainheld. gave an adaress OF, Ed
|..Iioriations Relations TO Civic Questions anu
xaS,,' ~ MURRAY Of Pianieid illustrated tne
snbiect How 10 study Book from me b,o.e.
rr.shvterian Church Of East Orange Luther ~
Wishard OF Montclair. SPOKE on ne ~ 49, ,re
OF ne - re general association work by the Rev
F { Baldwin. OF Newark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
SAID TO BE HARRISS SLAYER.
PHILADELPHIA POLICE THINK THEY
HAVE AN IMPORTANT PRISONER.

EMIL WOLF. WHOM THEY HAVE REARREsTED
FoP BURGLARY AFTER TERM N JAIL
BELIEVED TO RE THE MURDERER OF
VI g. n BORDENs CpLORED BUTLER.
Philadelphia Feb. 1.-THE police authorities
Emil Wolf whom they believe to be the man who
shot and killed Ferdinand Harris. the coored but
Ter Of " G. .. Bord n. No . West Fifty-sixth-
St. New-York on the night Of May z. 1885. in the
first floor hallway.
Wolf was released from the county prison this
morning having served sentence Of one year for
burglary in this city and shooting Al the officer
who detected him in his crime. Immediately upon
leaving the prison ne placed under arrest by
city detectives on the charge Of robbing tailors
store here in December 1896. and on this charge
he was committed In default Of 1900 bail. The
police however believe him 70 be tho murderer OF
York authorities on the subject. II is said that
Wolf. while in the county prison, told keeper
that he had killed q coored man in New-Nork
city Wolf Is said 70 be also wanted for burSllry
in White Plains. y. Y. and burglary and at
tempted murder ar Somerton, y. j.
The first intimqtiOn OF the prisoners connection
with the murder OF Harris came through con-
fession OF Frank Nelson. alias Leroy who IS serV-
ing sentence IN Trenton for burglary com
mitted in Jersey City He said that ne, with Low
Dutch Henry and named Benfadcn. en-
tered the Borden house, and when the colored but
Ter accosted them IN the hallway Benfa1en shot
him. The Rerfade1 named IN the confession. the
police say. Is Wolf There is 4 large reward Of
Tered for the arrest and conviction Of me muir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

York. made a deposition before the Coroner mat
ne was "A nephew OF Johnson. and that TIE latere
original name was Edward e. COrcOrau. Tie said
mis- uncle never Informed him OF the reason for
changing Ms name. He had been married IN ths
south but mis- wife and only child daad Thomas
Corcoran says and his brother Edward Cor
corau OF No. 81 Thrd-ayc-. NrH-l ON age fns
onlV living relatives OF the dead man. and be- IN
formed the Coroner that he would take charge OF
the body FOR burial \ legal contest Tor the pos
session Of the property is probable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
r4sr PIN on THE SiyTt FF

Topeka kan. Feb The Santa rs made
other remarkable run on is Western division ycs-
terday ocllpsins s former records 3y several min
utes. Train No :. tnr santa Eos california I'm
tied consisting of a composite ear dining-car and
three heavy Puumans. covered the distance from
la Junta. COL 10 Dodge city Kan. 2hi miles. Ia
hours and - minutes. Delucung ten minutes
FOR sow-iowns taking water. ETC. the actual speed
- mill al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

The chilly days have not yet
passed away Our remnant sale
closes Saturday, the 10Th. Suit to
order, $1,000 Trousers $500.
Overcoat of imported English Mel
ton and Kerscy. satin lined through
out $500 Full dress suit lined
with silk, guaranteed to wear 5 years,
5000.
WE GIVE YOU PRESENT AND FUTURE PRorEc-
TON, A YEARS GUARANTEE or lo' X MONEY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
cgJrF or POLICE KILLS HIMSELF.

Prrsburg Feb l2-Henry Kline Chief OF Police
OF McKeesport Penn. committed suicide to-day
by shooting himself through the head Mayor
Caro.hers appointed him chief OF Police. but coun-
els refused 20 confirm the appointment. and yes
,ar9sv rejected his claim OF 500 for services he
I'D q note assigning this the reason Tor the
Grsd Kline was twenty eight years old, ana Vas
married IN December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
m,tee reported later to the General Committee
follows:

Your committee. after deliberat ton. beg 10 sug
gest that recogizng We all do our utter inabi-
ny 10 make adequate expression OF our adnnlra-
ton Tor the gallant service and splendid seaman
snip displayed by the officers and crew or the
1898, therefore
Resolved First That We regret that the small
ness OF the passenger list renders II impossible for
Us 10 recognize In a material manner the services
OF The crew on board and hat on this account We
are compelled 10 consider only those who were act
ually engaged in the rescue and exposed their lives
IN their work With this object In view. we pro
pose that teNier the and those actually
engaged in haulin> w and rescung at the ships
side purse
Resolved further That We tender 10 the ON
GERS Of the steamship 81 Louis proper testimonials
Of our appreciation Of their ma gnhcent services.
j. Il. BAITEN. chairman.
LOUIS RNsENFELD
III. l.. UNDERWOOD.
r. HOENTNGHATS
FEY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
tight bulkheads one stack, triple-expansion en-

tight bulkheads. one stack, triple expansion en-
gines and speed Of fifteen knots an hour.
MAY %. 1891. the VeeDdam reached New
York a week overdue. having a hole six rect
square knocked in the side OF her shaft tunnel
the main shaft Of her engines having broken
down. 1t reported at that time that the
accident was due to striking derelict.
The Neendam not due at this port untl
next Tuesday that her passengers enjoyed
and still reaching their destination three days
ahead Of schedule time.
DANGERS IN DEREL1CTS.
r. as reported by Captain Stenger, the Veen-
DAMS disaster is really due 10 her striking
derelict or piece Of submerged wreckage. II
brings sharply to mind the terrible danger that
turks in these pieces Of wandering marine debris
Whipped forth by nsht to meet
Nv sisters careless feet
Ana with Kiss heray her 20 my master.
According 10 the latest photographic bulletins
there is no derelict near enough TO the polnt
where the Neendam met disaster 10 have caused
down in the charts. The efforts Of the Govern
ment 10 locate derelicts have been considerable,
but they are by no means perfect.
The steerage passengers or those VINO couId
speak any English had no idea that a derellct
was the cause Of the accident. They say tina
the propeller shaft broke and that the pieces or
il smashed the holes In the steamers SIDES
through which the water came. None or the
passengers felt the impact Of such shock as
the crash Of derelict should have caused Inc
Paris met Just such an accident when she be-
longed to the old Inman Line although the re-
suits were not so disastrous in her case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13

Arc Won going 10 Klondke' A complete list OF
klondike outntters can be found In the MARIO"
columns,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
THE OPPENHEIMER INSTITUTE

Tor the cure d, Alcoholism Drug Additions and Nsu-
res,henfa Craving removed IN one day Use of Srlss
Discontinued without hyp.iernics sisniesi can
ger suffering or interruption Of patients occupation.
Privacy as red Endorsed by many % tn@ cersy snd
medical profession. Write call or telephone Tor booklet.
I3l Me., 45th 81. New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
DANGERS IN DERELICTs.

Whipped forth by night 10 meet
Nv sister careless feet.
And with a Kiss betray her 20 my master
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-13
ABOrT - COLLEcTED.

About 500 was collected hy the committee.
or this sum 800 was distributed among the
officers and crew who actually assisted in the
rescue Of the Neendam's passengers. The rest,
about $500 was divided among The Veendams
Storage passengers. many Of whom We're abso-
lutely destitute and without a stitch of clothes
save that which they wore when rescued.
copy Of the resolutions passed viii be presented
10 each officer and man who took part in the
rescue.
The first cabin passengers Of the Neenham were
DR.. Galowitz. Mrs. Galowitz Mr.. kepteyn and
Miss Mary Anger. The second cabin passen-
gers were @. krouwell Miss Bertha Won Fekete,
Frank Lohmann of Boston. Mrs. Fanny Golub
and William Bieng There were only three
American citizens among the Storage passen
gers They were Clarence +. Barker Of Provi-
derce Z. l.: j. j. Donia Of Passaic y. j.; and
c. b. Eschenbach. Of Baltimore. OF the lis
Storage passengers. seventy-One were detained
because they had not the amount Of money re-
quired by the immigration law. They all de-
clared that they had lost il with their baggage.
Every passenger cabin and steerage, who could
speak any English was loud in his praises of
the conduct Of the officers and crews Of both
the Neendam and the St. Louis
OFFICERS OF THE vEENDAM
os
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
PONCE HAS SURRENDERED
Our Flag Flies in Porto Rico's
Chief City Now Occupied
by Miles.
CAPITULATES TO NAVY
Despite Boasts to Contrary the City
Welcomes Americans Without
Firing Shot in Defence.

Populace Salute the stars and Stripes with
Enthusiasm - Spanish Troops Retreat
Leaving Rifles and Ammunition in Bar
racks-Capture Includes 60 Lighters, 20
Sailing Vessels and 800 Tons of CoaI-A
Lively Skirmish at Yauco.
Washington, August 3.-The Amer
lean army under Gen. Miles has push
ed on from Guanica and the Stars and
Stripes are floating over Ponce, the
largest city in Porto Rico The evac-
uati0n of the city Ivy the Spanish
troops was accomplished without the
loss of single life on the American
side.
The surrender was made to Com
mander Davis. of the auxiliary cruiser
Dixie, who had been sent from GUAM
CA 10y Capt. IligginSon under orders
from Gen. Miles to blockade the port
The ships accompanying the DiXit
were the Annapolis ana Gloucester
Their appearance off shore early il
the morning gave rise to the fear tina
the city was about 20 be hOmbarded
and Il delegation was sent aboard t.
announce that no resistance would j.,
offered to the Americans taking pos
session. This was followed by for
NAL surrender, and the Dixie entered
the port.
The transports. bearing Gen. Miles
troops, and conveyed 10y the battlcshil
Massachusetts. and the cruisers Gin
cinnati and Wasp. arrived early in the
day, and when the news Of the surren
der was communicated to them the
landing of the troops was begun. Thii
was carried forward with great rapid
ity, the men being in high spirits anC
anxious to hoist the flag on the enc
my'S territory. There was not a singh,
miShap
The Spanish garrison, in their has-t
to get out of the city before the ar
rival of the Americans, abandoned
much valuable military property, in
Guiding arms ammunition and stores
The entry of the troops was in tn,
nature Of an ovation. the Porto Rican.
welcoming them as friends rather thar
as hostile invaders. They cheered til,
soldiers and loudly proclaimed then
satisfaction at the raising of the Star
and Stripes over the city. Many an
nounced their intention of joining the
march against San Juan.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-08-05
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO
Trnin stonned by Insects.

A peculiar incident occurred a short
time ago to a Scotch express, which
really caps the story of the mouse
which got into the brake apparatus Of
a train and soon brought it to a COM
plete standstill.
While on a steep incline a mile or so
from Invershin, the train suddenly
slowed up and eventually stopped. AZ
ter an examination it transpired that
myriads of midges had been swarming
near the ground, and being crushed by
the wheels of the train, had left the
rails IN a very Shiny condition, pre-
venting the engine from gripping the
rails, and so stopping it. Although
several lodges were tried, among them
that of throwing earth along the line,
the train was unable to proceed until
it was divided into sections and drawn
up the incline piecemeal. This incl
dent caused a delay of nearly an hour.