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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
WITH WOMEN OF THE COURT.

Inc Queens new yacht is % be launched at Penn
0ne lhs month, but viii not be ready for use
san another summer. The Duchess Of York IS
fns 20 launch me vessel, which is built entirely
The Empress Dowager OF Russia IS now AT the
@.-'''hhoH Palace. at ST Petersburg. With the
'0'l duchess olga and The Grand-duke Michael
g. o. young son and daughter. She is soon going to
De5r'niasen IN visit 70 her father the King Of
there ana VIII meet the Princess Of Wales
rovsI ., is always the keenost pleasure 10 these
treiv sr. 10 spend some time together so en-
''' '"'y ID thy with each other
rIhcess Louise Marchioness Of I,r,,. r,c.o,,,, -,
-1'p concert in the Albert nan +, asa - En-.
san. '9,'h Church Education Board Some tbou-
tary scIooie children attending the church volun-
Orchestra az, occupied the space at the back Of the
~~ivered alu each waving a small Union lack
patriotic action song with great spirit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
THE WILL OF DE FOREST Fox FILED.

The will OF De Forest Fox was filed for probate
in the Surrogates Office yesterday To Abbie Beld-
ing and Albert Terhune the testator leaves N,ooo
each. and TO Rachel Graf 500 To the Troy Homo
81 coo Is heoueathed and TO the First Baptist
Church OF Troy, to be used for the Sunday school
library a like amount is given. c. Judson Fox.
half-hrother Of the testator, receives 10000, and
Mary Van Hagan. a niece, receives a similar sum-
The residue OF the estate Il TO be divided between
Mary Van Hagan and Sarah IL Herrck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
ASSESSORS LAST REPORT FOR 1898.

The report Of the assessors for the last quarter
Of 1895 was published in THE City Record" yester-
day II shows that the assessment lists for that
time aggregate sl.652 $40 % Of which thirty -four
lists amounting TO 1912, 100 So were confirmed and
There were in the office in January lists amounting
TO & 1873 06S 70 The report of the Building Depart
ment for the last quarter OF 1895 was also pub
ished II shows that the value Of the new build
ings for which plans and specifications were filed
and acted on in the quarter amounted 70 s22.li+,-
s55 and the value OF those under repairs and alter
y sS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
ursEru WILL PROMPTLY GET THE MONEY,

The Mayor gave a public hearing yesterday on
the Punkitt bill increase the annual appropria-
ton for the American Museum OF Natural History
from $4,000 10 $4,000 Senator Plunkitt and Pro-
fessor Albert S. Bckmore asked the Mayor to Sign
the bill, as, owing to the increased size OF tho
buildings more money is needed. The Mayor, II -
said will probably sign the measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
WORK OF THE NEWARK BRANCH
SITNBEAMS,

Only look but II gladdened the heart
Like sunshine after rain.
Only a word but Il healed the smart,
And the face IN smiles again.
Only tear. bat Il swept away
The barriers pride cast up.
Only prayer. but II sWectened all
The bitterness Of the cup.
Though only sunbeams pierce the gloom
And make the midnight hour noon
The Rev. J. II. EGBERT,
Pastor OF ST. Paurs Methodist Episcopal Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
VISITORS Ar THE cry HALL

The Mayor OF Quebec. accompanied by ex-Alder-
man John S. Geagan. agent OF the Canadian
Pacific Railroad. and number OF women. visited
the city Hall yesterday and paid his respects TO
the Mayor OF New York. The party afterward
visited the Governor Room and the chamber Of
the Board Of Aldermen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
NURSES FOR THE PHILIPPINKS.

Mrs Jane T.. Creighton. OF Portland ore, has
founded the White Cross Association. The object
Of the association is to send nurses 10 the Philip
Red Cross.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

Mrs A. f Moore of Myrtle. Neb.. has organized
n branch with fourteen members They all live on
farms and some Of them travel four miles to at
tend the T. 5. 5. meetings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14
prayer in It's simplest definition is merely
wish turned Godward.-tPhillips Brooks.
THE TWO GROW
SUNSHINE RECEIVED.

A box containing seven beautiful booklets a
package Of choice Easter cards and eleven bound
books each covered with white tissue paper and
neatly tied with orange-colored ribbons with
stamps FOR mailing. from Mrs J. Hergeshemer, OF
Germantown. Penn. four scrapbooks. arranged by
Mrs Curtis Of Newark. n. J., cards and pictures,
from THE Chidrcn's Branch" Tribune Sunshine
Society. Ny rifle. Neb; Easter booklet. from Mrs.
f b Sexton. Of this city. cards and booklets from
Pauline Eppcno, OF Hohoken y. j.; package Of
flower seeds. from Alice @. Williams. Of Mauch
Chunk Penn; a booklet. from Edith Hope Adams,
OF Winfield Kan; two beautiful Easter cards from
Mrs. w. II. Hilton. of Newburg. y. Y; pack
Of cards and booklets from Mrs. +. f. Van
Augustus Rice. OF Bethlehem, Penn; letter
sachet from G. C.. slater. Of Brooklyn reading
matter from Mrs NJ G. Peck. Of New-Brunswick,
y j.. j H. y, and Mrs. Rcinhart, Of Glen Head,
Long Island
WORK OF THE NEWARK BRANCH.
Master JOSEPH Il. Lyon, a T. 8. s. member will
s,nd books 10 Annie L. Mailer. Of Chelan Wash,
FOR her s s. library; Miss Grace NJ
Davis. Of No 16o Mount Prospective. Newark
Nancy" Griffin B-achen, Ind; Miss Alberta NILS
No 3l5 B-lloVle-avo.. Newark. will send The
Baptist Union" to Mre. Martha Alden. president
of the Andrews Homestead T. S Branch OF
Montague. Mass Miss Elizabeth Mills. of No. Slt
Bellevie-ave. Newark. Will send roll OF cambria
pieces to Mrs. D Jayne, Falconer ~ y. as re- re-
Cooling OF No y Mount Pleasant-ave., Newark
VIII send "Thc Examiner" a Baptist paper. 10
Mrs Fred Whin re Of North Sunderian1 Mass
Rosevle. VIII send Womans Pages regularly 10
Ms Eva Dudley. Of No. 100 North Seventh-st
R2seTe ~ J Mrs = iG@ Gv OF viii 40 send
one wear S9S) Of magazine and other reading mat
ter directly 10 the main office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

Mrs Horace ]. Hayden. Of No. 337 West Seventy
sIxth-st will give a reception this afternoon for
the composer. Edgar Stilman Kelley. prelim-
mary OF Tuesday afternoon lectures
which Mr. Kelley is TO give In private drawing
rooms. beginning March p at Mrs. Henry f.
Osbon's, No. $50 Madison-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

An interesting incident this afternoon will he
Justin Huntly McCarthys lecture Omar
Khayyam, in the Lyceum Theatre. Isadora Dun
Will dance and the Kaltenborn String Orchestra
will interpret the music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

Mrs. Oliver H. P Belmont will this morning en-
terrain the members of the sewing cass organ
lied by Mrs. II Archie Pell TO aid the Pro-Cathe-
dral Fresh Air Home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

The spring coaching season will be opened on
Monday, April TO- when the Pioneer coach will be-
gin It's trips from the Holland House 10 Ardsley
Casino
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-14

vpe SOPHIA A1MON HENsLEY TALKS ABOUT
YOUNG PEOPLE ~ GENERAL. AND MRS
JOHNSTON ABOUT THE LITTLE MOTHERS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. TO- 1890.
LEAVE BYRD-STREET STATION.
1898 a. M. Daily for Washington and
and Fredericksburg. Pullman siesp-
srs TO New York.
$40 "A. NJ. sunday only. for Washington
and points North, Stops al Elba,
Glen Allen. Ashland. Taylorsyille,
boswell Ruther Gen. Tenola MI
ford. Woodslane. Guinea summit.
Fredericksburg. Brooke and Wide
water. Pullman car.
Washington and points North Stops
at Elha Glen Allen, Ashland, Tay-
louisville. boswell, Ruther Glen. Pc
nola. Milford, Woodslane. Guinea,
Summit. Fredericksburg. Brooke and
Underwater. Pullman car.
u 90 NJ. Daily. except sunday. for Wash.
iinngton and points North stops A.
Milford and Fredericksburg. Parlor
Car Connects with Congressional
Limited at Washington.
7:4J p. NJ. Daily. for Washington and
R snd Boswell Ss1Ss RRs a. F ESs ass
burg Brooke and Underwater. Stops
a. other stations e sundays odLry' SLEEPER sspsr
Washington to philadelphia.
ARRIVE BYRD-sTREET STATION;
$40 4. n Daily. stops at Wid eisisard
b bGsSss Ashssd ssa EOa A Stops
at other stations Sundays. Sleeper
New York to Richmond.
800 T. VI. Daiiy. EXCEPT sunday. stops
at Fredericksburg Milford Doswell.
Ashland Glen Allen and Elba. FAR
Tor car from Washington
CPS T. NJ Daily. stops only Al ffeo-
erisksburg. boswell. Ashland and
El5a Pullman ears from New YORK.
$40 p NJ Daily. stops at Whitewater,
Brooke Fredericksburg, summit.
Guinea. WoOdsane Milford. penola.
Ruther Glen. boswell Taylorsyllle,
Ashland. Glen Allen and Elba. Sleep
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
tDmly except sunday
1872 A. VI. Leaves Elba for Quantico.
400 p NJ Leaves Byrd-Street Station Tor
Fredericksburg. 5000,
$40 a NJ Arrives Elba from Ashland.
s:25 A. NJ Arrives Byrd-Street from
fredericksburg
6:M p NJ. Arrives Eliza from Ashland.
w. p. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
f. II. ID. MYERS
President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
FOUR MURDERED.
a Woman and Her Three Children
F0uud Horribly NIutiIatcd.

WILLIAAIsPORT. PA, Nov. 23-The
horribly muulatcd bodies Of a woman and
her three children were found this evening
at their home on small farm. about d
mile from the town of Montgomery, this
county.
Tine coroner left here at midnight for
the scene OF the tragedy Details are
ueasre. A short time ago "a peudler
named HummeI. married the widow OF
farmer and took up his residence with
her on the farm. The widow had three
children. For the past week neighbors
passing the farm noticed that there We're
40 signs OF habit4tlOu. An tigatiOn
was made late to-day and the bodies of
two of the children were found hidden
beneath straw stack. I'm the house the
bodies of the mother and the other child
were found lying ia the sleeping apart
ment HlMmcA was seen at Montgomery
yesterday. but nothing is known of his
whereabouts since that Time.
The bodies were horribly mutilated, the
murderer evidently having used a club
IN committing The crime
Mrs. IummeIs name before her recent
marriage was Mrs. oliver Delaney. She
was about thirty years of age. Humme.s
age is between fifty ana hfty-tiye years.
The couple We're married on November
10th. Mrs. Hummelis first husband died
about six months ago. There Is as yet
no trace OF the murderer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24

began as a song and II has risen to a
whole breed of ice man gags none OF
which actually means anything. II - a
repetition Of Where did you get that
hat?' and Whoa Emma II will die out
I'm a few months and some other idiotc
word or phrase will take its place. To
me the study OF the constant changes
I'm slang and coll0duial talk Is very diver
ting. If IL Is worth while for a scientist
10 watch snake shed It's skin. don
see WHY 70 isn't worth while for a man
20 watch a people shed its vocabulary.
"Bv teh way. ! have come upon new
piece Of slang within the past two months.
and il has puzzled me. / first heard II
from q big ncwsboy who had a stand
on corner. A small boy with several
uapors under his arms had edged mp
until he was trespassing on the territory
of the other When the big boy saw the
small one he went at him in threaten
inc way. and said. Here. here, Twenty
three, Twenty-threet" Thesmall boy
scowled and talked under his breath but
he moved awav. few days after that
] saw a street becear approach well
dressed man. who might have been
hook-maker or a horseman. and try Tor
the usual touch
"This man looked Al the begsar In cold
disgust and said: Aw. twentv-thrcei l
could sec that tho begCar didn't unocr-
stand II amy better than I ala. ] happen
ed 90 meet a man who tries 10 keep up
on SLANG. and / asked the meaning of
'Twenty-threc" lie said IL was st1m
10 clear ont. run. get away. ln H7 opin-
ION. IL came from the English race tracks,
23 being the limit on the number ~ horses
allowed 10 start I'm one race. This was bis
explanation. 7 don't know that - is nc
limit. But his theory was that 'INcnfV-
three" meant that there was no longer
any reason for waiting at the post II
was a signal to run, a synonym Tor me
Bowery boys on your way" Anotner
student of slang said the expression orig
mated I'm New Orleans at the time that On
ATTEMPT was made 10 rescue Me ;ican
cmbezzler who had been arrest d Ief''
and was being taken bacl, 10 his own
country. Several of his friends planned 10
close in up0n the officer and prisoner as
they were passing in front or business
block. which had a wide corridor. running
through 10 another block. They were 20
SEPARATE the officer and prisoner ana
then. when one of them shouted; 'Iwen-
tv-three" the crowd was 10 scatter I'M an
directions. and the pris nor was 20 run
back through the corridor on the chance
that the officer would he too confused 10
follow the right man. The plan was
tried, and 90 failed. but 'Tweniy-three
came into local uso as meaning Get
away. quiclr and i'm time # spread 10
other cities 7 don't vouoh for either OF
these explanations. but ] do know thar
'Twenty-threc' is now part of the SLAM
ey boys vocabulary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
SENATOR JONES TALKS.
Would Res Il To the Utmost Proposed
Gold standard Legislation.


WASHINGTON. Nov 23.-senator James
X. Jones. Of Arkansas. chairman of the
Democratic National Committee, returned
to-day from his trip to Chicago, where he
went to attend a conference Of the Ex-
ecutive Committee.
There was some effort on the part of
outsiders" SAID the Senator this after
noon. TO make it appear that very sig
niacant business was being transacted 10y
the Committee. As a plain matter OK
fact. there was little or nothing OF pop
u'ar interest in the meeting. 10 was SIM
ply TO arrange some matters OF orsanl-
cation"
what will be the policy OF Democratic
Senators toward legislation this winter
he was asked.
..D.mocrlts. speaking generally was
lie Senator's reply. IF don't pretend TO
sneak Tor anybody bat myself wnen j
talk about any particular measures.
believe in resisting TO the utmost the pro
posed gold standard legislation the aOoh-
ION of ereeubacks and the extension or
privileges TO national banks. The Hdwa-
ian Islands are now a part o. our
dominion By annexation and the people
there should be admitted 10 al the pilVl-
leges of government that are accorded 10
resluents of the United States.
IF we are to regard ourselves as
Christian gentlemen, standing by the De
claratiOn of Independence. / do not see
how we are to force upon the Culans nor
the Filipinos any form OF government
without the full consent Of the governed
II seems to me out of the question TO ever
make a state OF the Philippine Islands.
Senator Jones asked with considerable
concern about the developments IN the
case Of Senator quay, of Pennsylvania.
Apart from personal consideration, be
said. ne should regard it as a very grave
error for the Senate to allow Mr.. Quay 10
retain his seat
..The precedents are so strong against
this" said Senator Jones. that a reverse
vote now would give the country at large
thc idea that the senate was playing poll
tics"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
MAJOR LYNN IS
IN THE FIGHT
His Name viii Go Before the Demo-
cratic Caucus
A WARM CONTEST PROBABLY.
Friends Prevail Upon Him TO Enter 'he
Kacc-His Fine Record IN His ia
yor-Mr Stands Expects To APP
ply for Adm ssion 10 Caucus
A WARM CONTEST PROBABLY.

C~eat interest will bc manifested in the
authoritative announcement that Major
l. vs.. I.ynn's name will be presented in
the Democratic caucus OF the Legislature
as candidate FOR the place Of superin-
tondent OF the Ponitendary. The incum-
bent. Major Helms. has the prestige of
one in office but the record Of Major Lynn
will be factor in his favor that may
Offset the advantage has opponent enjoys
b. reason O. his holding the position. An
interesting fight SIS promised.
Major Lynn was in the city yesterday.
TO reporter hc said that he was no;
"a candidate Duo the sense that he sought
The office.
"But % number OF my friends, both in
aud out OF the legislature have APP
pcaIcd Go mc 30 run, and j am in their
hands said he.
"Iucy are going 90 present my name.
and naturally / hope TO vim
Major Lynn served two or three terms
as superintendent and made a most eX-
cclleut Official Ills administrations were
highly commended by the members of the
Board of Directors and others familiar
with the work He is "a man of splendid
tAt. HIIN| tf"lllts anu a. Nii'i ""9H ""''
ness man.
Two years ago. the Major. after hot
contest. was defeated 10y a. combination
THAT settled upon MaJor George NJ. Helms.
William IT, Stands, senator-clect from
TIE Inrty-scc1u1 District, where he de-
foatod Colonel R. II. Boyan. in whose
favor the State Committee decided, was In
th- .ity yesterday. When asked whether
lo intended 10 apply for admission TO the
Democratic caucus he replied:
OF have always been a true and tried
Democrat. never voting any other ticket
and consider that I am the regular nomi-
ncc for State senator of the Thirty-sec-
ond Senatorial District, and as such was
duly elected hy % most decisive and con-
elusive majority.
81 am duly entitled 10 enter and par
ticipate in the Democratic caucus and
such is my purpose
Asked further what would be his
course in case he was denied admission.
Mr.. Stands said he would not make
any statement.
Senator Maynard. of Portsmouth, was
in the city yesterday and visited the Capt.
tol building Since last year the popular
senator has gained considerably IN avoir-
dupois and Sd is said that be viii mt this
session Of the LEGISLATURE occupy seat
adjoining the aisle. whore he viii have
room TO handle himself when he rises
10 address Dee president or to speak to
the senator's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
THE DEWEY ARCH.
IL viii BE so Called just as Trafalgar
Column is the Nelson Monument.

NEW YORK, Nov. colonel william
Conant Church, chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee for the perpetuation OF
the Dewey arch, made lengthy state
ment in regard 10 the relation oil the arch
to Admiral Dewey.
The arch" he said. is 10 be the
Dewey arch in TIE sense IL always has
teen. II is certain THAI the fame OF Ad-
niral Dewey and the battle OF Manila
Bay Is To be commemorated IN the arcn
and there is little doubt IL viii te known
as the Dewey arch just as The Trafalgar
column in London is called The Nelson
monument"
WASHINGTON. h. c.. Nov. pa del
ogation from Wneel.ns, ". Va. to-day
called on Admiral Dewey ana extended
an invitation 20 him Cd visit that city
on February 22nd. next The Admiral ac-
cepted the invitation. lie was presented
by the committee with superb Sevres
jardncre.
Lieut.. Crawford to-day gave out the
follow ne statement Oh behalf OF the ADJ
miral:
Admiral Dewey has received many hum
dreds Of letters and kilograms from pes-
sons in all walks Of ll-e and Ia every
section OF the country from Maine 10
Texas, assuring him tfat he is not with
out defenders and expressing their sim
cere sympathy with him in connection
with the recent attack upon him
These letters and te,egrams are FAR too
numerous 10 receive personal acknowl-
edgment, but the Admiral is deeply
grateful TO their send.rs, and desires to
assure them Of his hearty appreciation
OF their kind consideration for him"
CHICAGO, Nov. 28-The Chicago Dewey
Committee. owing 30 ihe recent criticism
of Admiral Dewey in connection with the
transfer Of his home decided to-day to
urge an early acceptance Of Chicagos in
vitation to the Admiral 10 visit this City.
The date for the visit is named as May
lst. OF next year. and in the committees
communications 10 the Admiral he Is as
sured that Chicago citizens do not approve
Of the storm Of criticism recently raised.
Mayor Harrison supplemented the com
munciation by a personal telegram in
which he urged the Admiral to accept
the invitation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
DRAGGING our MISERABLE
LIVES.

Why drag out miserable existence.
useless TO yourself and burden TO every
body around you, when Dr. Greene, the
leading specialist in chronic and linger-
ing diseases, offers free consultation and
advice. DR.. Greene, S5 West 1ith St,
New York City, may be consulted with
out cost or charge. personally or by let
ter. Here is an opportunity 10 get start
ed on the road to recovery without any
cost whatever. II Or. Greene cannot
cure you he will tell you so at once. II
he can cure you ne will give you the joy
ful assurance OF the fact, and do exactly
what he says. Dr. Greene is the discov-
erer Of DR. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy, and regular physician OF
worldwide fame.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
MISS FARlSH'S WILL.
Tho Home for IncurabIes in Richmond
"a Beneficiary.

CULPEPER. VA, Nov. 23-Special.-
The will Of Miss Ellen d. Parish, whose
death occurred the latter part Of last
month was probated AZ this last term
OF the County Court her estate repre-
senting $4,000. Mir. Alexander +. Rob-
ertsOn. of StauntOn, Va. a nephew OF the
deceased and one OF the beneiciaries
under this Will. qualified as administrator
in the sum of $4,000. and. By direction
OF me deceased. without bond or other
security. The bulk OF her estate was be-
queathed. share and share alike, To her
thirteen nephews and nieces, except in
the case of Mr.. W. IL. Robertson, who
was left. in adGlDOn the line estate near
this town. Mr.. Robertson lived with his
aunt and managed her business.
TO three OF ner near relatives In the
county OF Albemarle was devised the sum
Of $1,000 each. and TO Mrs. Martha Fin
uey. Of this county q like sum.
Among other requests was the sum OF
500 10 the trustees Of the General As
sembly Of the Presbyterian Church of the
United States. for the benefit Of The
Presbyterian church AZ Mitchelis this
county Rev T. w Slower pastor and a
ike sum 10 the church Of the same faith
in Orange known as the "Waddel Mis-
sion" in memory OF the famous Presby-
terrain divine Of that name. who was blind
from his birth. and Familiarity known in
this section as me blind preacher Rev.
Il. W. Slower also pastor One thousand
dollars Is also devised 70 the Home for
Incurables.' In the city OF Richmond
Miss Farish during her lie contributed
generously 10 various charities and
churches. the Preshyferon church OF this
pace annually being remembered by her.
rs well as others In this section. In the
death Of Miss Parish the last OF a large,
influential and wealthy family has passed
away. The late John Parish. OF New
York city. more than once millionaire,
was brother OF the deceased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-24
ONE KILLED, SIX INJURED
by the Explosion of Gas in a Trench at
Broadway aud Canal Street.


NEW YORK, Nov. BY the explO-
sion of gas in a trench at Broadway and
Canal street to-day. Charles OMEN, in
the employ of the Metropolitan Street
Railway Company, lost his lie and six
others were injured. The report OF the
explosion was terrific. Gas had accumu-
lated i'm the trench, which Was covered
with four inch planks. Beneath them
was a network OF gas. water and sewer
pipes. electrical cOnduits. The trench
was dug by the Metropolitan Street RAN
way Company, ana sixteen men were AT
work in and around 1t.
"A sheet oil name suddenly shot twenty
feet high and In a moment the AR was
filed with flying planks ana prone"
glass. aI the windows OF the buildings IN
the vicinity being shattered by the con-
cussion O'NciIs skull was crushed IN
a double truck was lifted several ieet
from the ground and enveloped IN the
flames. The driver was hurled 10 the
ground but WAS not badly injured. Broad
way and Canal street were crowded with
CARS, wagons and pedestrians and II was
a. first Thought that u more serious
calamity had occurred.
a crowded broadway cable car passed
along the edge OF tle trench moment
before the explosion. The passengers es-
capped uuinlurcd.
A policeman was internally injured.
Two OF the iabofers were struck by flying
timbers and rendered unconscious. while
the others Injured were cut and burned.