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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
TOURNEY OF THE ATHLETES.
Annual Event of Fayerweather Gymnastic
Association at Charlottesville.

Special to The Post.
Charlottesville, Va, March 1.-THE
sixth annual tourney of the Fayerweather
Gymnastic Association of the University
of Virginia will take place in the gymna-
SUM. Monday evening. March q The of
ficers Of the association are L. r. w. Nc
Cabe, of Richmond, President: f. K Rog-
ers. of Petersburg. Vice President; r. f.
Mason, of Richmond, Secretary; G. b.
Wallace, of Fredericksburg. Treasurer:
DR. w A Lambeth, l.. p. Chamberlayne
of Petersburg, and f. r. w. McCabe. Of
Richmond. will compose the executive
committee.
The number of entries this year is I'M
usually large, and as the material is ex-
ceptionally good, the coming tourney
promises to be the best ever held
at that institution. The regular team
work began in January with the appoint
ment of Mr. c. S. A. Henry, of TazewelI,
Va, as Captain. He and DR.. Lambeth
coach the applicants each afternoon in
their various branches, and already grea<
improvement is noticed. Among the most
prominent Of those who aspire to be the
best all-round athlete are ASserSon, Dur
rett, McNeely Michaux, and Heiner.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
POISON IN HIS STOMACH.
stryehnine the Cause ofthe Death ola West
Virginia County Clerk.
Special 10 The Post.

SpttIlI 70 Inc Posi-.
Grafton, W. Va, March 1.-THE Balti-
more chemist making an analysis OF the
contents OF the stomach of +. c. Bur-
dette, county clerk OF Taylor County, who
died here very suddenly recently. has
found a large quantity Of strychnine IN
the stomach, enough 10 Kill several men.
IL was AT first believed that Burdette.
who was an old bachelor. had been poi
soned in order that a large estate recent
ly inherited by him, might revert 10 9TH
ers but no evidence warrants such a the
DRY. and everything now points 10 the
ending of life by his own hands. Bur
dette was in poor health and respondent,
and his connection with the alleged cleo
ton frauds in Taylor County weighed
heavily upon his mind.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
VALUABLE PROPERTY SOLD.
SeabOard Air Line In eYests Purchase Up
per ApponaItox Company.

special 10 The PoSt
Petersburg, Va, March 16.-Augustus
Wright and r. II. Wallace, of this city.
have sold out and transferred their con-
trolling interest in the stock of the Upper
Appomattox Company TO John l.. Will
Jams K Sons, OF Richmond and Midden-
dorf, Oliver & Co, of Baltimore. By this
transfer the control of the Upper Apo
mattoX Company, including the electric
light plant in the city, passes 10 the pur
chaserS.
BY their purchases John l.. Williams &
Sens and MiddendOrf, Oliver 4 Co. now
hold the controlling interest in the Pied
mont Traction Company and the Upper
AppomattoX Company. The price paid for
the various properties is about half mil
lion dollars. This transfer insures the
speedy building of a large extension to
the electric car lines in this city and the
development of the valuable water power
OF the AppOmattox River here.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
CONTRACT FOR A THEATER.
Newport News to Have a New Playhouse
that VIII Cost 100000.

Special 70 The Post
Newport News. Va. March D.-By the
opening OF the next theatrical season
Neyport News will have a handsome
neW playhouse. one that will hr d credit
10 the city. Mr. Al WithsTs. OF GlOuCes-
ter County, has contracted with Mr. G..
Il. A. Booker, manager Of the NeUpor-
News opera House and Mr.. Thomas q.
Leath. manager OF the Richmond. Nor
folk. and Petersburg Academies or Music.
10 put I'd d stone and brick theater that
will cost about y5DCl1. and the work must
De finished b. August r. a. the opening
attraction has been booked for August -
The structure will be located at the
northeast corner Of Washington avenue
aad Thlrty-third street Work will com
mence In the next Two weeks. Aessrs.
Booker and Leath have signed q lease for
the house for ten wears.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
ACQUITTED OF FRAUD.
c. W. T-bauIt Cleared of Charges in Con-
nection with Real Estate.

Special 10 The Post.
Norfolk Va. March &c. W. Tebault.
who was charged by William ExtOn with
obtaining $50 under false pretenses, from
William Exton. on d real estate transac-
ton. Was acquitted by jury in the Cor
poratiOn Court yesterday The jury wac
absent from the court room only a few
minutes. one Of the jurors stated after
ward that they had no difficulty in decid-
ing that the defendant was not criminally
responsible for securing d higher price
for the property than that AT which il
was offered 10 him. Ne Intent to defraud
was proven.
\ consul to one OF the eastern princi-
palities, friend of the late Walter Fais-
on who was connected with the Depart
meht of State. and who had not heard of
Mr. Faison's death until he returned 10
this country a few weeks after has de-
cided 10 erect a monument to his MEM
DRY. The monument will cost over s., coo.
and will soon be erected over his grave, al
Clinton.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
PRIMARIES IN LOUDOUN.
Democrats To Nominate Their Candidates
for County Offices April l.

SPECIAL 70 TIC FusI-
Leesburg, Va. March l4.-Democratie
primaries will be held in Loudoun on Sat
urday. April ]. 10 nominate candidates
for clerks Of TIE County and Circuit
Courts, Sheriff, Treasurer, and other Of
ficers TO be voted fer al the general cleo
lion In May Candidates are plentiful and
hustIing. on March % another local op-
ton election will be held in Leesburs
district The entire county is now dry,
ana this is ths third attempt 10 make
LeesbUrg district wet
DR.. G T.. CAamberiayne. one OF Lou
doun's prominent physicians, died NJ his
home in Middleburg on Sunday night lie
was nfty-two years OF age and leaves
widow and one child.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
TO GUST A RAILROAD.
Action ofEjectment to BE Brought Against
the Chesapeake and Western


Winchester, Va, March 17-Col. L. l..
Boyce and ID. .. Dechert on behalf of the
recently reOrganized Washington. Cincin-
natl and ST. Louis Railroad COMPANY.
have served notice on the Chesapeake and
western Railway Company that on Tues
day, April 4. they will appear before the
Circuit Court of Rockingham County for
the purpose of bringing an action of eject
ment against the Chesapeake and West
ern TO dispossess them of their roadbed
and right Of way. The road runs between
ElktOn and Bridgewater, Va
Mrs. Emily j. Hardness, a widely
known hotel proprietress of this city, died
this morning from heart failure. She was
the wife of the late Andrew Hardness. a
former leading citizen. Mrs Hardness
was well known TO the travelling public
AT the time of her Leath she was con-
Quoting the Hart Hotel in this city. She
was siXty-eight years of age, and is sur
ViVed by three children
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
RIVAL BONIFACES IN ROW.
One Shoots the Other in Arm and More
Trouble Is Feared.

special 10 The post
Fredericksburg, Va. March 2O.-In an
alteration at Tappahannock on Saturday
between Capt. A. F. Bagby and Mr.
George r. Scott, rival hotel keepers. the
latter was shot in the arm By the former,
infiicting a painful though not serious
wound. But for the fact that minister
interposed. the difficulty would proba bly,
have resulted in the loss of life A feud
has existed between the parties for some
time. and further developments are ex-
pected.
Mr. A. X. Schlocker, of Wisconsin, has
purchased of Mr.. J. T. Beckham $50 acres
of unimnroved land in Culpeper County,
for which he paid $50 per acre.
Miss Kate Bickers daughter of DIR. w
A. Bickers. a lady of lovely character,
died a few days ago at her home near
Crooked Run. Culpeper County. aged
tNtnty-One years.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
WANTS TO SUCCEED DABSEY.
James y. Harrison. of DAnviIle. Aspires to
Professorship at Virginia Uniyersity.
Special 10 The Post.

Danville, Va, March 15.-Mr. James p.
Harrison, a leading lawyer OF this city.
a member OF the firm Of Berkley * Hac-
rison, is a candidate for the position of
professor Of law at the University of
Virginia, made vacant by the deatn OF
Prof. Walter d. Da5aey. Mr.. Harrison
Is a graduate of the university and a
lawyer who has had a brilliant reDuta-
ton. The announcement made here to-
day that he was an aspirant for the va
cant prCfessorshiD was something Of q
surprise 20 his brethren Of the bar, but
all were enthusiastically for him.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Gov. AtkinsOn's Appointment.

Special to The Post.
Charleston, W. Va, March 19.-GOv. At
kinson has appointed Hon. w. G.. Worley
Of Kingwood, member Of the Board Of
Directors for the State Reform School,
and Miss Minnie McWhorter. of Charles
ton, and Hon. Stillman Young, Of Buck
harmon. Directors Of the West Virginia
Industrial Home for Girls. at Salem. Har-
risOn County, which will open on April l,
Miss Kennic Smith was appointed on the
board for the Home for Incurdbles, vice
j. W. Harris, resigned. The board for
Miners Hospital No. 2, provided for by
act Of the recent Legislature, was ap-
pointed as follows: Hon. w. Ii. II. TOIer.
East Bank; ]. r. Sullivan, Cort, two
years; Rev 4. ID. Roller Charleston, and
Dr. ]. A. Wood, Fire Creek, four years.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Salt Against City of suffolk.

Special % The Post
SUFFOLK, Va. March 15.-Maj. e. W.
Wright. former town Treasurer, to-day
instituted against Suffolk a suit in chan
Gerry. He had previously begun common
law suit for $1,000 TO recover funds paid
the town during a prosecution for en-
bezzlement. which ended IN mis- dismissal
Mai Wughts attorneys are Hon. George
ID. Wise. Richmond: Col. X. f. BOykins
Smithfeld. and l.. Il. Allen. Norfolk
Suffolk has retained 4. p. Thorn, Norfolk,
and +, T. Holland and Lee BritI, SUI
EoIk
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
JAMES RIVER RISING
Riehmond's Exposed District In Imminent
Danger of Another Flood.

Special % The Post.
Richmond Va. March 19.-There is a
freshet in James River for the third time
i'm six weeks. The river has been rising
here steadily all day. and the steamship
warehouses and the lower floors OF stores
in the exposed district have been cleared
of merchandise TO escape damage from
the incoming water.
The day has been a busy one in the
lower section of the CITY. The water at
10 o'clock tonight is twenty-six feet at
Columbia and rising slowly. All west of
there it is falling. The freshet, which re-
suits from heavy rains of yesterday, will
not be so serious as that OF Two weeks
ago
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
EawIiag. Institute Trustees.

Special 70 he Posi-
Charlottesville. Va, March l1-Ths Semi-
annual meeting OF the Board OF Trustees
OF the Rawlings Institute was held yes
terday. Among these present from dis
lance we're Dr. A. r. Dickinson. OF Rich
mond. President; DIR. 7. 5. Dunsway, OF
Fredericksburg. and the Rev. NJ. l.. Wood,
of stanton. Judge ". X. Barksdalc, Of
Halifax. was elected a trustee 10 MI the
vacancy in the board caused By the re-
moval from the State OF DR. John b. rGr-
pin. Or. +. = DunaWay presented his res
iguation as a trustee of the institute. and
the Rev. r. X. Boston. ID. d.. OF Warren
ION. MS elected 10 MI the vacancy.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
CLaMORGAN WORKS SOLD.
LyDehburg's Iron MiIi Purchased by .
Syndicate Of New Workers.

sLeTla3 p IuF To-
Iynchburg. Va, March zJ-The Gla-
morgan Works has been sold % a syndi-
cate OF New York capitalists. headed 10
". ]. Drurnm0nd, who has been for the
usst seven years the Eastern contracting
agent Tor the company.
The price paid - E5o0Ol0 cash. The cap
itsi stock Of ne Ilamorgan II 5000. ana
the deal nets The holders SIC p~r share.
For the past ten years the Stockholders
have peen paid an annual dividend Of ~
Der cent, and the undivided profits
amount 10 sig.GD The purchasers are
men OF ample means. and are not con-
reesed In any way with the cast iron yl.s
trust. hence the plant viii be rvn 10 its
caDzclty as heretofore II. +. AoWs1s
ali continue a. general manager.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
BOTH MEN IMPROVING.
Gen. Walker and Attorney Hamilton on
the Way to Recovery.

Bristol. Va. March I7.-Both Gen.
Walker and Attorney Hamilton are very
much better to-day. Gen. Walker still has
no use OF the fingers OF his right hand.
anu complains occasionally OF acute pains
in his right side. below the wounds, but
is reported much better by his physician.
Hamiltons condition i reported by the
physicians as improved. His dellriur has
subsidized and his mind is clear He slept
ten hobys, and is able 10 retain SENT
solid food. Present Indications are mQcn
more favorable fer his recovery
No arrests have been made yet.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
VIRGINIA EDITORS MEET.
Consultation. with a View Of Forming a
Press Club, Held at Roanoke.

Roanoke. March 17.-Editors of twelve
Southwest Virginia newspapers met here
this afternoon to consult as 10 forming a
press club. Carter Glass OF the Lynch
burg News, was elected President After
appointing a committee of five to draft
bylaws the meeting adjourned. subject
10 the call OF the President.
J. o. Jack. highly respected citizen of
Ninton, died there suddenly this morning
of heart disease. Although complaining
somewhat, he appeared 10 be in his usual
heath yesterday He was eighty years
old and was born in Butler County. Pa
but had resided in Virginia thirty-two
years. A widow and four sons survive
him
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
WORK FOR HUNDREDS OF MEN.
cumberland Rolling NH Leased and tn BE
started at Once.

.. aHF Iu.i
Cumberland, Nd, March 2o-It was Of
i.aay announced al the Baltimore and
u-o Office here to-day that the CamDer-
@EI Rolling MILL formerly operated by
Tie .umrauy u The manufacture OF steel
l-.s. .-4 Idle Tor some years, has been
.--se. ,u = D. McFegran, who will manu-
!-..-, bar non, steel plate, and reroll
s'.-. ln.-. The plant will be- placed in
Lr...r ar once and ore hundred men VIII
0g employed 20 the start the force 10 be
!ar.-sea 10 three hundred in a short
Uu-
t.- railroad company has been using
20. a. ,ar plant, which covers nifty acres,
j.. E1ra and reB4ir purposes, ana lhe
r'-' "ll not interfere with this work. !.
j.. Wood. OF NnrItlaHu, Pa, Will De-
i1aHasrr %. ire mil Tre news OF the
.-" has caused general rejoicing, Tor
.ah-I.ui~ Id!mir-j days were when
.r f uI. Wa running.
D.. b, reported thai ". 4. Manning, late
t-"' engineer OF the Baltimore and ONO,
~. locale Cd plant L.-c Tor the manufdc-
'-'c lt ll~ new patent rail.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
split Among Virginia Republicans.

Hau.soubure Va March 9.-The two
ia. .... OF the Republican Party in this
county Jailed 10 come together. and the
Result .- Cd permanent split The regular
committee made AN otfer 10 c. NJ keezle.
aa IMAM OF the AcLer wing, proposing 10
Base u.s. committee from each side 10 con
-'. .A the interests OF harmony, but the
@.hr' men declined 10 confer. They have
ISSUED call for u county convention,
'...r ur regular committee passed a res
Ton csrmiug IL lneXpedient 10 make
FsE.y nominations
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
E., l.. 1. weIlford'. Call Texas.

-. .. 90 The Pot
-'rN yyr News. Va, March 20-Rev. r.
d wexford, pastor or the First Presby-
.'...l Church, has received d cali from
..' Ff.-oy terrain Church OF Texarkana, a
". la.v" inhabitants. on the line be
.'"'H Texas and Arkansas. This is the
+.'# cell Mr.. Wexford has received
'.. 'A.s church. lie has been invited to
'.'a.a 81 TeXsrkara. whether or not he
...- The call Sir. Wexford Is d son OF
~ - ~ \ Mcllllrd. VI Richmond
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Note. f,am rr.derlek.surr.

sp~IIdI 2 II FlI77-
Fredericksburg. Va. March l.-Ar.
Lewis f. Owens. q brother Of Mr. o. o.
Owens. of Richmond. and Prof. : a.
Owens, WhO died recently a stanton.
to-day. Capt Hi l. having a nsat easket
prepared. and viii remove the body %
Eliza beth City for burial
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Charter for Massansiten Academy.
Special 70 ne Pos,

Woodstock. Va. March "a charter Of
INCORPORATION granted BY Hon. 7. ". Har-
rison. Judge OF the Circuit Court OF this
county. has been fled in the Circuit
Clerks Office. IN which the Board Of Trus-
tees of Massanutten Academy are GRATED
q corporate body. j. A. HOnheins. ID. ID.
OF Martlnsburg. ". Va. Is President:
Hon. Z d. Newman. OF this place. Vice
President: Rev A b. Rauman. OF Toms
Brook, Va, Secretary. and y. Il Sehmlgl.
ef this place. Treasurer.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
OLD MARRIED MANS FOLLY.
Infatuated with Another Mans Wife, He
AttemP ed Suicide.
Special to TIE Px-

suffolk, Va, March l6-Made desperate
by d realization or his hopeless love. John
Hall, aged about nifty years, OF Chdcka-
tuck, bought an ounce OF launanum and
drank H. The timely arrival Of a physl-
clan, With a stomach pump saved Halls
life, but ne has threatened 10 make an
other attempt al self-destruction. Han
who Is married. became peculiarly in
fatuated with another mans wife. nd
the passion engendered suicidal inten-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Refuses to Surrender His once.

5D--ldI % II III
Raleigh. y. g.. March 15.-J. Y Hame-
rick, whose term OF Office az Labor Com
missioner expired to-day. refused 70 sur
render the Office &C y. r. Lacy, Who was
appointed by the last legislature. Ham
erick contends that the constitution al
lows only the Governor 10 appoint ;hc
commissioner who must b. qualified ~
the Senate. Lacy had instituted QUO war.
ranto proceedings 70 try the title 20 the
Office.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Death # Sor,h Carolina Planter.

-LrElsl 70 TIE resi-.
Charlotte. y. g. March IA. X. Logic.
q prominent planter. died here this mora
Ing. He was al one time proprietor q
one Of the largest department. stores in
Bridgeport. Conn; was Commander Of
C. A r. and mad nilsd several public po-
sitlOns IN the North lie WAS IA business
IL New YORK ar one time.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Yacht sYiph at Norfolk.

Special . The Fass
Norfolk Va. March 3-The yacht syiph
tie so-cslled Presidents yacht, arrived
al the Norfolk Navy Yard to-day She
was Immediately dccked. and All repairs
are ordered - Re completed b April J.
which may Indicate = Presidential cruise
aboard her.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21

Es.srisi % IT. F9Eis
Wlncnester. Va. March 2l-Thsslus
gaba. a prominent citizen Of the county.
di4d AZ rs residence near this city last
nivht after a short Illness % hear dis
"a -. FOR many years he Was In the mill
ing business and aH.asssd = large fortune.
IT, nfe VAS heavily insured lie Vas six
ty-fiVs years % 2sS. al4 - ssEsSsa ~
.suF chl.1rxn-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
THE MIRGINIHS AND CHR0LINES.

North Market street this morning. Last
Friday he was on the street. and II was
then that he was taken ILL., The imme-
date cause OF his death was spinal men
nights. His remains will be taken to
Frederick. Nd, for interment on Friday
morning. He was unmarried
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21

AK the home OF her daughter, Mrs
Thomas Barham. Bear Luray.
Strong pressure is being brought 10
bear upon candidates for county Offices
TO get them 10 pledge themselves to give.
in case OF their election. $40 10 each OF
the four road districts In the county. 10
bc used for road improvements.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Rev Dr. rro.s rro-rs..."s F-,or.bi,.

speelsi % IA Fss4-
staunton, ya, March 9-Rsy. J, "
FROST. -. H.. Secretary Of the Baptist
Publishing House. Of Nas awhile. who has
been Tor ten days paz; so al the residence
Of bis b-OtheF-lnIA@. 81 y bradley. -
proEres1ing fzgOTab.y. 20 bis medical al
tendant. sir. q. r. LeHis. sid tonight.
Or frost - suffering from feu4ltteni ma
lsrisI fever bat his mind q clear and
corap0sed. II has not been bought nsces-
safy 70 summon Ifs. Frost.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
HIS POWER CURTAILED
Governor of North Carolina
Reduced to a Clerk.
LEGISLATURE APPOINTS OFFICERS

49,. 10 l. Asserted. u In CONFIRMATION
.,,be state Constitution, and the Matter
VIII BE Brought to an Issue in the
,.uri.-Neatly Every Democratic Once
der IN the state la Jeopardy II the
r.urt IphoIds the Contention.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21

from Lynchburg. left the child asleep in
his cradle while she went TO a neighbor's
In search Of her elder child When she
returned she found that a spark from a
log fire IN the room had set FIRE to the
clothing OF the cradle. and burned the
baby to crisp.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Baby Banned TO a Crisp.

= ID. 10 IE. Poet.
LyheAJlrs. Va, March 1.-THE infant
S s'n or Robert Vest, an empIoye Of the
.@lASigan Works. was burned TO death
a. morning. Mrs Vest. who resides In
- County. Just across The river
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
suddSn Death OF an old Lady.


cprEIaI . u E'F'1-
Luray, Va, March i5.-Mrs. Christina
Judd. aged seyenty-three years. widow Of
the late George ". Judd. OF this county
died suddenly while sitting in her chair.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Sudden Death of Merle Il. Baatx.

Special to Tie Pest.
Winchester. Va. March 14-Merle b.
Bantz died suddenly al the residence Of
his brother, Mr.. T. Marion Bantz, on
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-21
Smashup of a Freight on the
Norfolk and Western.
THREE SECTIONS CAME TOGETHER
Train Was Running Down Grad Near Ada.
Va, When One Section Broke In Two and
Was Run Into by a Third-Fireman Van
Landinghsm, a Flagman, and Three
Trampa Killed, and Several TrainmeB
Injured-Eorty Cars Destroyed.
Special TO The PnS.


Radford, Va. March IA serious
wreck Occurred on the Norfolk and West
ern at Ada It's morning al l O'Clock.
Freight train NJ. IS was running in three
sections. The first section broke in two,
and the engineer Of the second section
left his train standing while he assisted
In coupling up the broken train. The
third section coming down the heavy
grade refused to respond TO the air brakes
and crashed into the rear of section two,
wrecking the cabOose and several cars.
The force of the shock started the rest
of the section, and thirty-siX cars, loaded
with coal, rushed for mile and a half
down the grade on the engine which was
backing w. the engineer saw the danger
in time TO jump ard save his life, but
his fireman, Robert Van Landingham, was
instantly killed. 1t is reported that sew
eral tramps are in the wreck, and sew
eral of the train crew are hurt. The loss
is heavy. as forty cars and an engine are
a total wreck