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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
r,oa;,y nm the Niger.

A recent traveller on the Niger writes
II was anxious to buy some fruit from
a native woman who came down to the
ship, and to this end l produced q
handful of coppers which l had
brought out from England. / first
showed her five. then six. seven and
eight, but she pushed them all aside
in most unceremoniOus manner.
More by way Of a joke than anything
else, | then produced three penny
piece, which she at once accepted, CIV
ing me in return just twice as much us
l had asked for my eight coppers.
also discovered that she had a great
Partially for white glass bottles.
happened to have about half Il dozen
empty soda water bottles. for which
she gave me the. same number Of eggs.
| afterward found that any white glass
bottle had this purchasing power all
over Nigeria. The natives send them
to Bida, where they are melted and
made into rings about three or four
inches In diameter. to be worn either
as armlets or anklets."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
LOWELL.


Jessie A. Chapman has returned from
North Conway and Nellie NJ. Robinson
is also at C. K. Chapman's.
The frost has damaged the sweet corn
and other crops some in this vicinity.
Mr.. Stearns of Iowa, a brother of Mrs.
G. II. Moore, is visiting here.
F. w. Brown and wife have gone on a
visit to his sister at North Arson.
Professor Chambers of New Orleans is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. F. II. SWEET, here.
He spent some time when boy thirty
years ago in this town. His mother was
formerly Maria Charles.
Mrs. Seth Head is visiting at Saco.
Z. N. Fox and wife are at the Bethel
fair.
Nelson T. Fox and wife have returned
from their wedding trip and settled
down to the stern realities of life.
E. A. Stanford and his sister Ethel are
at home for their vacations.
The town schools began Monday with
the following teachers:
viilage-Mrs. Lillian X. Mason.
No. 4-Abbie Z. Woodbury..
Centre-H. Ella Charles.
west Lovell-Emily o. Irish.
Slab City-Lens Lufkin.
North Lovell-Blanche Adams.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
DENMARK.

Mr.. Stephen Jewett and lady of Man.
chester, N. H., is visiting with his grand
father, Mr.. Stephen T. Jewett.
Mr.. Joseph Colby is reported as very
sick.
Mr.. Leon H. ingalls, was the receiver
of So. 80 at Lewiston fair as prizes for
drawing, etc., of cattle.
Burnham & Morrill's men from Port
land have been busy the past week get
ting the corn shop ready for packing and
will start up Monday, the 18th. tits
thought there will be a short run.
fMr. A. w. Belcher caught two pickerel
out of Moose Pond that weighed s 3-4
pounds. Mr.. A. 81. Jones caught 4
which weighed about IA pounds, Tues
day, the 9th.
Rev. c. F. Sargent has accepted call
to preach in Lowell, and has rendered
his resignation here which has been &C
copied.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
THE WEEK IN MAINE.
THE MOST IMPORTANT STATE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD.

At Machiasport the coal that dropped
into the river where the sardine factory
was burned there few weeks ago, is
being fished up, so scarce is this article
in that locality.
Kennebunkport and Wells will pass
their 250th milestone in 1908. Nine
Maine towns will be 100 years old next
year and II will have an opportunity to
observe their centennials in 1904.
The American Navigation Co. has
been organized in Bath, with capital
stock of 81, 900, 900, with $500 paid in.
Edward W. Hyde is president, and
James S. Lowell, treasurer. The object
is to build, repair, acquire, deal in or
navigate vessels.
A despatch from Eastport states:
this week in extending water pipes at
Little River, Perry, seven miles from
this city, they came across vein OF soft
coal. The vein extended some distance
along the narrow stream, and was esti-
mated at about three feet deep, but just
how much of the coal is located in that
vicinity of the stream was not discover
ed as the workmen kept on with their
blasting and the water prevented them
following up the vein. Samples of the
coal were brought to this city and the
find caused great deal of interest.
Another formidable document is being
recorded at the Somerset registry of
Showhegan. This is the trust mortgage
of the Berlin Mills Co. to the Old Colony
Trust Co., given to secure the bonds OF
the first named corporation to the
amount of s2,750,0O0. The deed is
printed, in the form and size usual to
long conveyances, and contains 40 pages,
with supplement of four pages addi-
tional. The land described includes the
property of the company in Somerset
Franklin and Oxford Counties in this
state, and Coos and Grafton counties in
the state of New Hampshire. The bonds
are payable in gold, and bear interest at
five per cent. The last of them will ma,
ture Aug. /, 1881. The Somerset prop,
erty is entirely wild land, lying in the
plantations and townships in the north,
ern part of the county.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
OXFORD


Department Commander, J. l.. Mer-
rick of Waterville, and Judge Advocate,
II. NJ. Colby of Rumford Falls, visited
the F. Roberts Post, G. A. R., Tuesday
evening. A social evening was spent
and refreshments were served. An in
vitation was given by Harry Rust Post
and W. r. c., to be present on Wednes-
day, when Mr.. Merrick and Mr.. Colby
visited the post at Norway.
Mrs. Burgess of Somerville. Mass, and
Mrs. Jenkins of Mechanic Falls visited
relatives here last week.
Eddie McKeen and family are visiting
friends here.
Rev. J. NJ. Buffum and wife of Scran-
ton, Pa, have been visiting in this place.
On Sunday, Mr.. Buffum fell and broke
his collar bone.
Alton Kavanaugh has been quite sick
but is improving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
NORTH PARIS.

Mr.. and Mrs. America Andrews went
to the Starbird and Andrews reunion at
South Paris. They stopped over night
with their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Edwards.
j. j. Jennings of North Wayne, agent
for the NJ. E. Wheeler Co., was at Z. E.
Fields Sept. II.
A. d. Andrews went to state fair.
Rev. Mr.. Bishop of Paris Hill preach
ed at North Paris Sept. It'll.
A. D. Littlehale and wife, Mrs. A. j.
Abbott and daughter, Mrs. Brown, Mrs.
S. T. White, Mrs. Carrie Flavin and P.
A. Crawford and wife went to Buckfield
to the Baptist Association Wednesday
and Thursday of last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
BETHEL.
Saturday afternoon, Sept Q, the teach

Saturday afternoon, Sept 9, the teach
ers of the public schools were entertain
ed in the Universalist chapel by the w.
C. T. U. The object primarily was to
discuss with the teachers the "School
Savings Bank" As the Bethel Union
and the County Superintendent of this
department, Mrs. o. NJ. Mason, especial
~, has been much interested In this
work. Miss Ruby Clark read very in
teresting paper in which she very clear
" set forth the advantages arising from
this effort and from observation and ex.
perience she most heartily commended
it. After an informal discussion, Miss
Florence Carter rendered vocal solo
very pleasingly. Light refreshments
were served and the social element OF
the meeting was pleasing feature OF
the meeting. The teachers and union
have been ably assisted by the interest
manifested by the superintendent. Mr..
Hastings.
Mrs. Mary Chandler of Kiowa, Col, is
visiting old friends and acquaintance in
Bethel.
Mrs. John Carter, who has suffered
from i'll health for several months, has
gone to the Maine General Hospital for
treatment.
Mrs. Spaulding and children from
Lancaster, n. H., have been guests of
Mrs. E. E. Whitney.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Holt returned to
their home in Andover, Mass, Saturday.
The fair at Riverside Park, has been
the all absorbing topic of interest dur
ing the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Barker and children
of Methuen, Mass, have been visiting
Mr.. T. j. Foster.
Many fields of corn were injured by
the frost and the corn is SO backward
the canning was postponed the past
week.
Bethel friends are sending congratula-
tions to Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Clark OF
Saco, the occasion being the birth OF a
son.
Misses Mildred Tuell and Alma Gehr-
ing went to Bangor Saturday to study
the Kindergarten Method.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
Saving the Money.

In certain parish In Scotland col
lectors were going round soliciting con-
ributions for the kirk. On coming to
a wretched little howell they hesitated
whether or not to enter, but finally de-
cided to try their luck" A hale old
man greeted them, and to him they ex-
planned their errand, but he really had
nothing to give them, he said.
Cant 70 gle up your whisky" one
of the visitors asked. mo" he said,
II don't drink 'whusky.'" Perhaps
then he could forego the pleasures Of
snuff. No, he didn't use snuff.
The collectors prepared to move on.
"Stop bitv' cried the old fellow. 81
pay Sandy. the barber. twopence every
Saturday night for shaving me. Tell
the meenister he can kave the two
pence If he'll come and shave me him.
Ralfp'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
THE RENEWAL A STRAIN.

Vacation is over. Again the school
bell rings at morning and at noon, again
with tens of thousands the hardest kind
of work has begun, the renewal of which
is mental and physical strain to all ex.
cept the most rugged. The little girl
that few days ago had roses in her
cheeks, and the little boy whose lips
were then so red you would have insist
ed that they had been kissed by straw.
berries" have already lost something Of
the appearance of health. Now is a
time when many children should be
given a tonic, which may avert much
serious trouble, and we know of no other
so highly to be recommended as Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which strengthens the
nerves, perfects digestion and assimila-
ton, and aids mental development by
building up the whole system.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
HARTFORD.

After a long and severe illness the
widow of John Kimball died Sept. Sth,
at the residence of the late DR.. Maxim.
She was worthy woman and had many
friends. She leaves one sister, widow
of the late Alden Darrell.
Lot Z. Keene has gone to Massachu-
sets to visit his friends.
We do not mean to steal Brother Til
tons thunder, but the improvement of
the streets in Bucktield village deserves
the praise Of Hartford people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
NORTH STONEHAM.

Josie and Goldie Adams have got
home. They have been at work for
Mrs. Josiah Stearns of Lowell.
Mrs. Will Culbert and children have
gone to Casco to visit her sister, Ada
Holden.
Asa Remission and family are moving
into the boarding house. They will
take J. Bartlett's boarders the coming
winter.
Alonzo Adams is boarding at John
Adams.
Fl. B. McKeen has sold his colt to
Enoch Bartlett.
Winnie McKeen is staying with hel
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gam
mon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
Two Rnhiea For n Cent.

A novel poster was seen by II recent
sojourner In Nova Scotia. 1t was print
ed on rough paper with red paint. in II
childish hand. and was tackled to II tel
egraph pole in a conspicuous position
There will be q concert and fair ir
Mrs. Parsons sitting room today nj :
o'clock sharp Admission adults. =
cents: children. 2 cents; babies. two for
q cent"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
iOCXE,S MILLS.

Sept. Sth and the farmers are not all
done haying. At this rate haying and
shedding will meet.
Jesse Felt and family, who have been
staying at their summer home on the
old farm for few weeks, returned to
Portland Sunday.
Horace Carey died at his home recent.
ly at the age of S. years. He leaves a
wife, four daughters and one son. All
were able to be present at mis- funeral.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
cACT lETlE,

SUS Ut '1EC
Corn fields on the intervales were not
injured by the frost.
Some of the farmers are digging pota-
toes and find them badly rotted.
Miss Amy Bartlett is teaching school
on Bird Hill.
Mr.. II. E. Bartlett has recently burn
ed large kiln of brick.
Mrs. j.. NJ. Bartlett recently visited
relatives in Berlin and Milan, N. II.
Mrs. lone Holt from Neponset, Mass,
is at her home here for short vacation.
Mrs. S. j. Perry and Mr.. Arthur Perry
from Dorchester Mass, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. N. E. Bartlett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Fox from Lowell
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Bean
last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16

Mrs. NJ. D. Brown has returned to her
home in Boston.
Charles Ross, with his sister and her
husband, Percy Berry, have gone to
Prince Edward Island for few weeks
visit. Mr.. Ross takes his two children
with him and will leave them with his
father.
Deacon Durham, who was badly in
jured by horse knocking him down
and treading on his leg, is recovering
very slowly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
Fooled Again.

"You are In my power" cried the
villain. "Ha, ha! Revenge is sweet"
But" replied the heroine, playing
her last card, your doctor told you
you must not indulge In sweet things"
Fooled again. snarled he and faded
away.-Modern Society.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
Tho Lover. Precaut,on,

"Do you think you can give my
daughter the surroundings to which
she is accustomed% asked the parent
"Well," answered the young man, II
won't guarantee that. You see, Clari-
bel has talked the matter over and says
she's tired of the neighborhood."-
Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
HIRAM.

Mr.. Byron A. Mead of Boston is spend
ing his vacation at Eli c. Wadsworth's
cottages. He now has twenty-four
boarders.
Mr.. Albert Jewell is disabled by a
broken hip.
Mrs. Peter B. Young is sick with
rheumatism.
Elder Francis II. Tibbetts has been to
the Maine General Hospital for advice,
and they advise him that he has cancer
of the stomach.
Mr.. VIM. d. Swan of Newton, Mass,
superintendent of American Tube Works,
is i'll at Asa B. Kimbalrs.
Potatoes are rotting very badly.
Mrs. Nellie E. K. Rowe is seriously i'll
at Bridgton.
Mrs. Laurinda Hutchins is in poor
health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
AN E.chnnre of Courtesie..

mo, subj" said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley;
II nebber sold my vote TO nobody"
But that candidate gave you So"
"Yassir. doesn't deny dat. He
jes' come along an gimme dat two,
an when gemman comes along an
gives you So fob muffin it amt no mo
dan common reciprocity to vote fob
him fob nuffin'."- WashingtOn Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
WEST SUMMER.

Elbridge Murch has gone to Madison
to work carpentering. He expects to be
gone some time.
Bonnie Chandler has returned to his
school, the Leavitt Institute.
The Misses Glover of Livermore Falls
have been visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Curtis have been
visiting her people at Rumford.
DR.. and Mrs. E. II. Andrews attended
the wedding of his brother, DR.. S. L.
Andrews, at Clinton, which took place
on Tuesday evening last.
Our community was panied to learn Of
the sudden death of our townsman,
Lowell L. Gardner, which occurred
Aug. 80, at Weld. His remains were
brought home and services were held at
his home, attended by large circle of
relatives and friends. He was an es-
teemed citizen and his bereaved wife has
the sympathy of the community.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
Ediforinl Room Wit.

The reporter had just come In from
q murder case. 1t was rainy day,
and he had to cross plowed field on
foot.
81 see," observed the chief editor
looking with much displeasure ut his
large and muddy boots. you have
brought the scene Of the murder with
you"
"Yes," answered the reporter apollo
getically; "Tve got to have some
ground for my story. you know.
London Express.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Physicians Prescriptions.
Purses and Wallets.
Our Fall Clothing.
Fall Goods.
Yarns.
AL In Your Eyes.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Best Lantern Made 50 cts.
Stand for sale.
Notice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16

Litchfield. Conn.,, has more historic
trees than any other town in New Eng
land. Among others are two elms
planted by John c. Calhoun. syca'
more said to be one Of the thirteen
planted by Oliver WolcOtt, signer OF
the Declaration of Independence. and
named after the thirteen original col
onies: an elm which served as II whip
ping post in colonial days, and vii
low tree which grew from a walking
stick stuck in the ground by Colonel
Talmadge. the American officer who
captured Major Andre. the British spy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
ALBANY.

DR.. Romance F. Crosse, Of Lewiston,
died suddenly on Tuesday, September 3,
aged 81 years. He was a native of this
town. He was educated in Philadelphia
and successfully practiced his profession
in Boston, Brooklyn and Lewiston. In
Boston he belonged to Oriental Lodge,
/. o. o. +. He is survived by widow
formerly Jennie Turner of New Bed
ford, Mass, j and three children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
Sitting Tree Bark.

When young fruit or shade tree
stops growing and looks rs II 1t were
about to give up the struggle for OK
istence, the trouble may often br traced
to its being barkbound. In this ras'
a long perpendicular slit In the bark
will enable 1t to resume Its natural
growth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16

Having distressing pains in head,
back and stomach, and being without
appetite, began to use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills." writes w. P. Whitehead, Of
Kennedale, Tex, land soon felt like q
new man." Infallible in stomach and
liver troubles. Only Csc. at F. A..
Shurtleff & Co.'s, South Paris; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
EAST WATERFORD.
The fall schools opened the Sth with
the following teachers:

the following teacnerS.
No Ida Holt.
No. Ethel NJ. Monroe.
No. 3-Helen n. sandersOn.
No. 4-Annie ii. Ienne.
No. 5-Cariie l.. Plummer.
No. Alice Monroe.
No. ION. +. Knight.
No. l2-Melvina Green.
No. 10 has two teachers but we have
not learned the name of the other.
]. B. Haskell is taking in the Bethel
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil ROlfe have returned
from Appleton. Mr.. Rolfe has bought
the store of j. II. Dixon and will take
possession the first of October.
b. w. Sanderson returned to Bates
College the Sth.
DR.. Coburn, who opened an Office at
the Flat early in the summer, died the
morning of the 10th, after an illness of a
fortnight.
Democrats and Republicans alike are
pleased to have their respected towns
man, B. G. McIntire, represent them in
the legislature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
To Predict n Storm.

BY placing two iron bars ut seven or
eight yards distance from each other
and putting them In communication on
one side by an insulated wire and on
the other side with telephone 1t Is
said that storm can be predicted
twelve hours ahead through a certain
dead sound heard In the receiver.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
8ROWNEIElD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Prentiss of Lynn,
Mass, are visiting at j. L. Frink's.
NJ. L. Wentworth was in this village
Monday calling on friends.
Mrs. Harndon has gone to Lynn, Mass,
for an indefinite time.
Many of the city boarders have left.
DR.. and Mrs. Fitch have returned from
Portland where they have been spending
few days.
Mrs. Eaton Of Conway was in town
this week.
The Universalist Circle met Thursday
with Mrs. Irving LinscOtt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
Sun and Moon,

Children's views of many common
phenomena are often very entertain
ing. A little girl Ave years old, asked
what happened to the sun after 1t set,
promptly replied: ut rolls itself up In
q little ball. like hedgehog. And
that's the moon."-Lond0n Express.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
COMING EVENTS.

Sept. l6, II, ls-Oxtord County fair. -
sent. q "A, 25.-Androscoggin Valley fair, Can
ton.
Oct l. 2-Oxford North fair, Andoytt.
oct -, q, A.-Annusl convention OF Maine
State sunday School Association, Farming
tom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
DiacOuntinG II.

He-Here's story Of surgeon who
amputated his own thumb. Wonderful,
isn't it?
She-Oh, l don't know.
He-What! Just think Of his nerve
and the awful pain he must have suf'
fered.
She-But no doubt he put himself un.
der the influence of ether first.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16

Armor plate is now used in the con.
struction Of modern bank vaults. The
material is said to give virtually mob
proof resistance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-16
FORTUNE FAvoRs A TEXAN.

Old Orchard.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17

Detroit, Mich.-John Z. Sullivan went on
drunk here and tried to demolish Turkish batl
establishment where he was sent by friends
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
OFF FOR HOLIDAYS
East-Bound Trains From Manitoba
Loaded to the Guards With
Excursionists.
Times So Prosperous Everybody Can
neutrality-suspicious. Meet
ing to Be Held.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Winnipeg, Man., Dec. ia practical
demonstration Of the prosperity Of west
ern Canada was seen at the Canadian
Pacific station yesterday when hundreds
of ManitobanS on their way to eastern
Canada to spend their Christmas holiday
crowded the waiting room and the plat
form. Although hundreds have been 60
ing east daily since the excursion season
opened all previous local excursion records
were broken. -
The transcontinental express for the
east left in two sections. the first of which
vas composed entirely Of first -class Sleep
ers. The two trains had on board as
many as 500 excurs1onists. in addition to
the regular through passenger traffic. II
is expected that the. travel east to-day
will be greater than that of yesterday,
and the officials Of the road are making
preparations to meet the demand for &C.
commodations. --.'
Board Of Trade Meeting.
A we'll attended meeting of the council
Of Winnipeg board Of trade was held yes.
terday afternoon at the exchange building
It was decided to call a general meeting
Of the board for Friday next for the pur
pose Of discussing the transportation con
ditions now prevailing in the country, anG
other matters bearing a close relation
thereto. Correspondence between the
board and Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, pres
ident Of the Canadian Pacific railroad
was submitted to the meeting, and re.
ferred to the general meeting.
Smallpox Patient Arrives.
The smallpox quarantine is again II
force. John Taylor. a man about 35 years
Of age, arrived in the city with his fac,
muffled TIP. He was covered with a rasl
and feeling very sick. We went to see
city doctor who discovered that he wa
suffering from smallpox. He was remove,
to the quarantine
When questioned Taylor said he ha,
recently been working at Hallock. MINI.
but had been engaged to work at William
Siding, Man.. and he was there when tn
rash broke out. He came to Winnfpe
for treatment. rr-f
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
TRAIN WRECKERS WORK HEAVY DEALING IN PINE
They Remove Rail Near a Trestle
Causing a Fearful Ac-
=" cident. -. ~

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 1.-THE south
bound limited train from Cincinnati to
New Orleans on the Alabama Great South
ern railroad, was wrecked two miles south
of Moundville, Ala, and seventy miles
south Of Birmingham, yesterday. The
officials say that train wreckers removed
a rail near trestle which spans. a small
creek. - Engineer; P. H. Larkin saw that
the rail was missing, but it was too late.
The heavy locomotive left the track and
bumped along on the railroad until the
trestle was reached. 1t then knocked
the trestle down and toppled over into the
creek. The mail, baggage and express
cars and two coaches followed, the whole
being piled in a heap in the creek. Ex-
press Messenger Colson was killed. Mail
Clerks Kelly and Riggs were severely in
jured as was Fireman DUR, colored. No
passengers were hurt. The train had but
few passengers aboard. The two sleepers
remained on the track.