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The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

A petition, nun.ero,sly signed,
asking for tho opening Of n road
from the North Farm to the west
of tho Soldiers Home hns bceu
ln,d before tho county commits.
sioners At the present session.
THIS petition is nIso hacked by
the town council Of Monte Vista.
The proposed road would accom-.
mediate all tho ranchmcn IN the
Robb neighborhooi as well ns
those on tho river. The only man
who opposes the road, as We are
informed, is Howard Davis.
There Is = good ford oa the river
wh"re the road crosscs that could
l'c usesl for at least ten months in
the year.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
Ordlsasee Ne. ~.
Al Ordlsasss Cssesralss Rambling.


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u,Y TsrNG II 3sat~ Visa,
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e.sNh. ee~t, slssl, r.sss l,Ylldjns. NJ tsass~Wt
- sW tInd wssa t..rr withln tie esTr,ssuts lii.
II. ~ ths tYwr " hsmt~ Vista. IN vslSS ra@E
!lns u earrtr'i "~ n vl,nsysV ,6ail vNlls Nv.
sithes -sleiy ~ klsily vlsG saSsy, u ssy =.
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al~ Limit u tks t,vr ~ AasSs VIA. s(Isv
sa.Hi1a r - safreA - NsesY,s, skeh. c.
s%saSsss.. % 70 9:sss.: = - - q. ~ N
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The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
Werkisg Might and Day.

The busiest and miGhtiest little thing
that ever WAS made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is = sugar -ooatsd
globule OF health, that changes weakness
into strength. llstlcs~ness in.r energy.
brsin.fag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building ~ ~" health.
Only DC per boz. ]. W. Rice.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
Ranch For Bale.


A ranch Of $50 aeres, has .
rev 8 room house, and out
baildings Of ill kinda Also
4 good srtssisn wsllA The
Ind i fsaesd into s 6elds'
los acres arc summer plowsd
and 10 acres fall plowed
This il one OF the best, and
bsst improved, ranches in the
valley and only l mile from
school and 81 from Monte
Vista For terms enquire Of
o. G. CHRIsTRxsEN.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Ted Scibird, oldest son Of Mr..
anil Mrs, Geo. A. Scibird, Of del
Nortc, was seriously injured BY u
burro Saturday afternoon. by Lc-
Ing thrown and kicked by the
brute. Burros are not tho incest
paayth,ng . boy can have. They
arc - treacherous ~ muleS
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
That Throbbiux Headache

Would quickly leave you II you used
DIR. King's New Life Pills. Thousands
Of sufferers have proved their matchlsss
merit Tor Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make purc blood and stroog nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them. Only 25 cents. Money beck
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

A mob Of noisy, uninvitcsl urch.
ins called to pay their compli.
mcnts to Prof. Holmes and wife
"wednesday night 1t tho Shotwell
residence. The Professor, not
having formed the acquaintance Of
tho crowd. and bsing unpreparcsl
to entertain a promiscuous gather.
ing at such an unsecmly hour. de.
cl,ned to invite tho mob into his
house, and after annoying the
ncighborho0l for an hour or more
It dispersed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Charley Barnes writes home
from Juno, Alaska. that the elect
r,c light thcrc is turned on Mt 2
o'clock +. n. and is turned o6 At
10 A. II. The price charged is
SLIGO amonth. Daylight begins at
. A. n. and lasts until 3 I. n.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Mrs. Christina Msstin. OF Creole,
hes bought Frank Bowdisl,'s pro-
perty near the Fair Grounds and
will soon move here in order that
her children may enjoy the bene-
ct Of our public school.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Enos Strawn says DR.. Ayles.
worth, the new president Of the
State Agriculture College, is all
right, and is better liked by the
students than his predecessor,
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Z. II. Shotwcll, who spent We'd.
nesday in Hooper, says there 70
lots Of grain going to that town.
they have fine Touring mill there
and the farmers have the largest
elevator in the valley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

George Zahnnn, II native Of Ger
many and nm old resident Of the
valley. says this Is the best climate
In the world-bcats California
and is liable to become q great
fruit orchard of pcartrces, etc.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Col Corlctt and +. II. Shot we'll
msde 4 business trip to Hooper
Tuesday night and returned Thurs
day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Joseph Pcartrce, who has been
closely confined to his shop for
about eleven years, thiuks Of talk
ing trip back to New York s0ou.
He is certainly entitled to IL vaca-
tiOn,
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

The debating society, which
meets every Friday night ut
Eureka school house, district No.
81. Is becoming interesting and il
we'll attended. The subject for dc.
bate tonight is: Resolved, that
the sword slays more than intcm.
pcrcnce.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Experience Il the best teacher. Uss
Acker's Engllsh Remedy IN any cass OF
cOughs, colds or Group. Should Il fail
10 give immediate relief money rsfundsd.
. cts. aud 50 cts. !. W. Rice, druggist.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

William Woods has sold his un-
dertaking establishment at Cripple
Creek aud may possibly locate
here in some business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

The grand jury will soon be
called on to investigate the charges
made against the management OF
the county hospital at Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Prof. Fred g. Holmes and wife
are now ut home at the Shotwell
residence In East Monte Vista hav.
ing spent the holidays ut Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

December q, = young man by
tho name Of William Mckinley,
~as killed in the vicinity Of Blanca
n,iuinx camp by his brother Chat.
ten Mckinley. The matter was
brought u the attention Of the
prosecuting attorney who made All
investigation and refused to pros
ecute. The wife Of William em.
ploysd another attorney aud tue
c,I+s was taken before Judge Hol.
brook who after . full hearing
bound the accused over to the dis
trict court for trial aud remaud.<l
70 the custody OF Sheriff Bre~u OF
Cnstilla county. Attorney Merri-
n'sn::of Alsmosa appeared for the
state and Judge Shields Tor the
dsfsudAuk
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Dyspepsia can be Cured by Using Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets. Ono little Tablet
will give immediate relief or money rs-
funded. Sold in handsome TIN boxee at
25 cts. !. w. Rice. druggist.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Don Russell. the ]cwclcr. has
had another hcmorrhngc and is con-
fined to his room. The doctor
says he will bc out again in few
days
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

The town marshall has lost q
bunch OF keys The finder will b.
suitably rewarded by returning
them TO HIM.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

If you wnnt to buy, sell or cx-
change real estate or borrow mon-
ey call on G. H. MATHIS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

J. c. Winchell, Gilbert Winchell
and wife left Thursday night for
New York where they will visit a
few weeks.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
Sick Headache Absolutely and Perm,

nently cured by using Moki Tea. A
pleasant herb drink. Cures constipation
and indigestion. makes you eat, sleep,
work and happy. Satisfaction guaran-
teed or money back. 25 cts. and 80 css.
I. w. Rice Druggist.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Miss Z. A. Norland spent the
holidays with her brother near
La Jara.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Charley Stutsman returned from
Denver Monday night after max.
ing Z two weeks visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
haptist ChsrrA.

Usual services Sunday.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock, les
son: "rhc Birth Of Jesus"
Morning sermon: spiritual
Pro9rcss."
Evening sermon; ''Thc Con.
dcmninQ Sim"
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Department Commander And
rcw Royal, of Pueblo, will meet
Joe Hooker post, g. A. r., in
open meeting at their hall Satur-
day night, January 18th. and will
address tho members Of the q. A.
K and citizens. Commander Roy
al ID an entertaining speaker and Is
heartily in favor of putting u stop
to the agitation for moving the
Home and Of gong to work and
improving the Home where it Ia.
When elected department com-
mander Mr.. Royal was prejudicc,l
against the present location of the
Home, but has sancc changed his
opinions after becoming better nc
qnainted with the situation and its
surroundings. A general invita-
is extended to tho old soldiers and
the citizens to attend this meeting.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Tho churches u tho town will
join in Union Services next week
10 observing the Week Of Prayer.
The meetings will be ~ follows:
Monday night, Methodist church; {;
Tuesday night, Christian church; :;
Wednesday, night. Presb'n church; ;
Thnrslny night, baptist church;
Friday night, Methodist church.
The members Of all the churches
are urged BY their pastors to bc
present. All arc Invited.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
-LocAL BRIEFS.
Dr.. Fulton. Homeopath.

Howard W,uchell says he has
money to loan.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Wedsesdsy's WsAAlags st l1sl xsrts.
Francisco Martinez ~ Martina
Valdez.
Joseph H. Psartrss 70 Mamie
L. Sullivan.
Geo. A. Pssrtres to Sarah NJ.
Hurl.
Tho ceremonies wsrs held At
the Catholic church. The presiding
Father o6sciasins.
Tue contracting parties are
Monte Vista people.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Tho Home Commission will
meet At Monte Vista January 18th.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
Preshyterian Chureh.

Sunday morning: 't,oMmuniou Sea.
son."
Public reception nf msmbsra Ortiin
sncs u baptism administered u desired
We would remind Christian parents d
their duty aud privilege rslstivs 70 ths
baptism os their childsso.
Sunday evening: 'Sinai aud the Ten
Woreis.~
Mission BAND" ussts Saturday after.
noon with Mra Crsmsr.
~IAdiss Missionary soossty" meets
next Friday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Married Janusry, lss, 1910 ii
~ rssideoce Of the brides paFsats,
~. 1Osis d. Coeast 10 Misu
Fra wistsrmute, ths Rev. 0sn
oea1Aae o0eiatiag. n wedding
~ WY qnist sGsir, oslv ths
noe6lses relatives q ~ CO.,
le11ng pastiss bsiag pssssse.
0ege1lsl eoaph ~ ~ bsavss
= y aecaleG iq1le sAsss thsv
~ dnys - viii
= - vbaekl1n slssse
~ I,
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

The Center Reporter u no more.
lts short life ended Gre the birth
ot 1900 and tho plant has been
moved to Monte Visa. The ,co.
pSs Of ths wheat t,sls will doubtless
nias ~ sssav smiles of the editor
whsa . trip to the post oaics M.
cssaiaatss tbeir going 70 town.
Hooper Press.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
For Sale.
Some dns Houdan Roostsrs.
Rose Sheets.

$4,000 to loan at 8 per cent on
first-class farm property; NO delay
Write or call on G. @. Kerr, Monte
Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Have yes heard Tie Crane
phossf Hera 4 white aOeats.
The Dflee 70 ealy 80 aaA The mus
Gle Sc poe record. Yes eaa llstea
- ali tA4 aaeleaet aal 0oleea
ausie at yosf heoe. Call and
soa Il.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
Cs.nissis.srs Pr,sssalaes.


Csanlssisasrs Frsessaiags.
The old board met At Del Norte
Tuesday. The Official bonds Of
the following officers wore present
ed and approved: X. A. Chisholm,
County Clerk; w. o. Station,
Treasurer; Henry D. Abrams,
Sheriff; T.. s. Matthias, Assessor;
w. H. Cochran, Surveyor; s. A.
Hoskins, Coroner; Geo. A. Car
pentor. Sapt Of Schools; Chas.
Young, Justice Of the Peace, Pre-
cinct No. 9; Geo. A. Warburton,
Justice Of the Peace, Precinct No.
1; Chas bort, Constable, Justice
Precinct No. /; Samuel G. Good
aker, Constable, Justice Precinct
No 9; William 8. Farrow, as Con.
stable, Justice Precinct No. 1.
Tho following bills were allowed:
Bill of county treasurer, cash
advanced. S45. 90
Bill of Katherine Wallace, three
months janitors salary. .S62. IS
County TreA. cash paid. .sl49. .63
Endemnifying bond Of A. +.
Middaugh presented, examined,
read and approved.
The petition Of Antonio 7. VAL
dez for rebate Of erroneous taxes
on sheep for the year 1898 werc
allowed read.
Report of W. .. Station for the
years 1898 aud 1899 presented, cx-
amincd and approved.
Tho County Treasurer Is author
ized to issue a tax decd To Victoria
W. Elliott for lots l, 9, 3, 1. 5, G,
blk %, town Of Del Norte, for the
sum of sG.-Enquirer.
Filed ioe Record.
ID. II. Hill to Alma v. Berry,
chattel mortgage.
Mary E. Derbyshire 70 The
Colorado Valley Land Co., chattel
mortgage.
Don Montoya to Adam j. Weiss,
chattel mortgage.
Edward Sturm to VIM. II. Stat.
ford, chattle mortgage.
Monte Vista Town L Land Co.
to Chas. Kingsolver, warranty
deed.
L. c Ford to John Nc Climans,
release OF deed Of trust.
Chas. Witt TO Gustave Warden,
chattsl mortgage.
W. o. Station. Treasurer, 10
John A. Schall, tax deed and quit
claim deed.
Calvin T. Isoroughs to Ralph
W. Cary. chattsl mortgage file.
W. +. Terry TO Adam ]. West,
chattel mortgage.
Chas. Hanson to Mary E. Cor
lett. chsttel mortgage.
F. Z. Moody fled the following
location certificates for Cotton,
Ballantine and Co., viz: Dun,
Mollie B., Columbine, Nye, Syra.
cuse. Ballantine. Almighty Dollar,
Lewis Wilkes, Lucy C., aud Nora
lodeA.
John W. Jemisou 10 Elizabeth
Jemison. warranty deed and quit
claim deed.
Percy Hobkirk to August W eiss,
chattel mortgage.
James B. F. and Rebeccs
George 70 Christopher Derbyshire,
chsttel mortgage.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
Underwear
Hosiery

Our Christmas trade ON Dolls has been
AL, but we still have II nice line to close
out at reduced prices.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

John Philips OF the Home has
been awarded an original pension
Of 90. Q month.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

X. II. Phillips, of I~Dcket. has
returned from q six weeks visit IN
Wisconsin. lie WAS callsl there
bv the sickncss 0f hts mother who
died some two weeks aftcr his ar
rival ut the ripe old ago Of q
years. While in Wisconsin Mr..
Phillips says there was hardly u
bright dny AMI he IL glad to get
beck to the sunny San Luis valley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Aiss Fitspatric who has been
nick two weeks is recovering rap
idlv.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Joo 6bestdcn n devoling Z gMsl
deal Of atteet.oe 70 prospecting 1t
ejat0so aud vicinity ~ appears by
u Sol1owssg filings 10 ihs clerks
o3es: De. 10. ]. I. Sheridan,
sedavis q labor, Unels Sam, Sup.
ssier, LhG. Gee whis and C6rnu.
ecpla Ds1es loe 1859, and location
eeeeeoenee 0oDd Bag aDd Old Glory
6oss, Oeea1ss dis(F,st.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
Earn for Rant.

Three miles east Of Monte
Vista, ITO acres really for seed.
Good house, barn s"l artexisn
we'll A snap for the right m~,,.
Enquire OF n. Anson, Axt
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Brand o X on eft hip; crop and under
crop right ear. Will buy all kind at
spot cash prices. Liberal reward for
information of any OF my cattle when
astray. T. A. BEAsHEAR.
Boz a, Monte VISTA, Colo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Some months ngo. George. the
little soa OF NJ. =. Powell, got q
piece Of \ needle into his leg near
the kuec. No III cdscts occnresI
until tho holiday vacation when Il
hssl 70 far worked into the lcg %
tO cause great pain. Dr. Packard
examiued tho case and recomnscod.
esi usat the boy b takca to Dcnves
for treatuseat Accordingly MIR.
Powell loft with 0sorRo Tuesday
night, hoping tl'c X-rays would
locats The needle and snable the
surgeon u extract Il without did.
Guilty.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

Am prepared to mako few first
class farm loana Absolutely no
delay. A. NJ. IspEL1.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

d. +. Newcomb of La Jara was
IN Alamosa Thursday to receive q
shipment Of carload Of fine cat +,
tie. They consisted Of fifteen head
of registered bulls-bcautiful horn
less blacks that would do the eyes
oe my stock fancicr good to look
Mt While most Sun Luis valley
ranchmen are grading up their
heards with the white faced Here
fords, MIR. Ncwcomb has taken to
the Galloway breed with great sue
cess, He has about 400 head of
the blsckA In Denver last fall he
won the sweep stakes with bunch
of these, and only last week topped
the market at Kansas City with II
consignment from the same herd,
greatly to tho satisfaction Of his
good judgement as breeder and
much to the benefit of his purse.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

OUR Closing out Pricss on Ch,l.
drsoS Shoss and Undsswsas ass
WORTH ATTENTION.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

According to Judge Clark, Of
the Supreme Court of North Caro-.
lima, the railroads. Of the United
States cleared t5OO. 900, 900 during
the year ending June 1898. Tho
amount Of money represents the
wages Of 1000, 900 men at $500
year and the number Of uncmploy.
ed at this time Is ,OOO, ,OOO.-Press.
have . lev two-yeas-old hsif.
cas- that will drop their calves this
winter. They arc bred from first.
class dairy stock, and having bsen
handled - calves arc sure to be
gentle and sasy to break. / will
ssll then Tor cash Tor as Apply
70 Geo l. Blscknors on ranch QUE
mile from the river on CostilIa aud
Rio Grands county line.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

The town will soon have q FIRE
bell. A bell can bs used to enforce
the curlew ordinance.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06
Il costs nothing TO examine and price our
GOODS and il YOU don't think we are
really Selling at Cost don't buy.

NOW b The time 10 buy Msas
Cothln8. Psnts, Shoss, Hats, Gloves
aud Undsswsas--A Big SAVING on
sll thsss items.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

BRAaHEARHuRsT CATTLE RAHon.
ten Miles East Of Monte Vista
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06


the curiew ordinance.
The people Of Monte Vista are
agitating the propricty Of sccur-
ing their own light plant.
Some Of the tiln,d lads IN town
are bcing frightened by ghosts,
when out after 8 O'Clock.
The steel range fiend 10 taking
away tho stoves faom the uniortu.
nate ranchmen Who failed to raiss
. crop on account OF the failure to
get water last summer.
JaA g Campbell has shelletl
corn aud corn chop for sale.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

WhlIs e. h. 6holwsll vas out
e AoWn "Wednesday night . mob
gethessd q his house, armed with
gans aud began firing. yelling and
making vsrions noises which
greaily frightened h,s wife and
little grand child. Tho mob kept
up thsir disturbance for su hour
or nors. Besides the indiguity
perpstratsd upon the inmates Of
his home, the ground glsss front
door window was spoiled, siding
broken into and scratched, the
window ctsings marred, one vim
dow raise,l and burning taper
inserted into the room between
lace curtains, endangering . con-
flagration. The damage is esti.
mated at el5. It 10 the duty Of
the town authorities tn put . stop
70 such nefArious business, other.
wise property holders will have to
resort to drastic methods to pro-
teot themselves and their homes
against mob violence.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

WE still have . lasss line a Cheap
snd Medium Priced Drsss Goods
aud Drsas Satssns q
WAY DOWN FIGURES.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-06

BUY psif os Stylish. Oood Wear.
ias ehess Wills you eaa - then u
Prices ~ sss making.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-26
BRYAN IN DELAW ARB.
Spoke at Wilmington and
Smyrna Today.
PENNSYLVANIA PARTY'S CHOICE.
State Committee Declared For Him as
the Next Presidential Nominee-Co Con-
vention April 5-Platform Along Lines
of Nebraskan's speech.

WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 26.-W. J.
Bryan spoke here and at Smyrna today.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 26.-The state
Democratic committee set the pace for
the Democracy of other states Thurs
day by making Colonel William j.
Bryan its choice for the presidency in
1900. This action was taken by the
committee while Colonel Bryan was on
his way to Harrisburg from New York
to attend the meeting and confer with
the party leaders. This is proba bly, the
first time III the party's history slat the
Democrats of Pennsylvania have midi
Gated their choice for president in ad
vance of the state convention.
There was a large attendance of DEM
oerats from over the state to meet Col
onel Bryan and hear him discuss the
issues on which the coming campaign
will be waged. The state convention
will be held IN this city on April 5, and
will adopt platform along the lines
laid down by the Nebraska orator in his
speech last night before about 5000 peo-
pie at the Kelker street hall. The plat
form will endorse the Chicago declara-
ton Of principles, denounce the trusts
and Imperialism, advocate ballot reform
and pure elections and condemn ma
chine policies. The convention will
also nominate candidates for auditor
general, congress at large and presiden-
tial electors and elect eight delegates at
large TO the national convention.
When Colonel Bryan reached here
and was escorted to the board of trade
rooms. where the state committee was
in session, by committee representing
the state and local Democratic commit
tees, he was introduced to the assem-
blage by Chairman Killing and made
short speech, which was received with
much enthusiasm. AT the close of the
meeting he held an informal reception
at the Commonwealth hotel, and later
he was the guest of Mayor F'ritchey at
a party at which Colonel Guffey, Chair
man Killing and other party leaders
We're present. After the meeting he at
tended session of the local lodge of
Modern Woodmen, of which he is an
active member at his home in Lincoln.
Congressman Hall, of Elk; Polk, of
Columbia, and Green of Berks, who
came here with the expectation Of meet
ing Bryan, were called to Washington
before he reached here to vote on the
Roberts expulsion resolution.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-01-26

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa, Jan. ga fear
full explosion OF dynamite occurred il
the yard of the Jersey Central railroad
at Ashley, suburb of this city. which
resulted in the killing of Frank Nc
Laughlin of Maneh Chunk, aged 27
Michael Bird, aged %, of Ashley; Will
lam Buckley, of this city, aged %, al
brakeman, and the fatal injury of two
unknown men. Engineer John Rehrig
of Manch Chunk. was badly injured
Engineer John Roghley, of Ashley, whit
ran side engine, was severely calded
William Brown, of Ashley, night boss
at the round house; Brakeman Thomas
Rowe, OF Newtown, and FlagmaI
Michael Coyle, of Ashley, were ali badly
injured.
The accident was caused by the loss
OF the control of heavy freight train
consisting of "a cars, which was coming
from Mauch Chunk to Ashley. The
train was IN charge of engineer John
Rehrig. At Laurel Run, while de-
scendlng the steep grade down the
mountain, control was lost and the
heavy train went laundering down III
the direction of Ashley at a tremendous
rate OF speed. 1t had been raining ear
her and the tracks were wet and SHIP
perry. At the foot of the mountain, just
where the Ashley yards commence,
near the round house. the fugitive
dashed into helping engine standing
IN It's path, and it was sent flying along
the track into q shifting engine. The
shock exploded a car containing 30 boxes
of dynamite, and eighteen cars in.the
train were wrecked. Everything that
stood near was knocked to pieces.
Ten locomotives were wrecked. The
stacks of the round house and large
portion of the roof were blown away.
An immense tank containing thousands
OF gallons of water was torn to pieces
and several people, who happened to be
IN the vicinity, narrowly escaped drown
ing by the flood in which they We're
suddenly submerged. Nearly every
window in the town was broken. The
inhabitants were greatly alarmed by
the noise of the explosion as we'll as by
the shaking of their houses. Even in
this city many of the strongest ediflces
felt the severity of the shock and trem
bled violently. There was great con-
sternation and confusion, and the scene
OF the disaster is wild picture of dis
may, resembling the result of fierce
cyclone. Physicians were summoned
to the scene by the company, who did
all they could to alleviate the sufferings
of the injured. The citizens of Ashley
We'd with each other in their devotional
assistance. The loss is heavy and can
noe as yet be fully estimated.