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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-10
CONFERENCES in NEW YORK.
Many Meetings We're Held, but the Con-
ferees Gave Out Nothing.

New York. October o-Numerous confer.
cnces hooking % the settlement o. the an.
tbracitc coal miners strike were held In
tais city today. but tonight ct 10 o'clock
there was no evidence given 10 the public
that any results had been reached. Rumors
q settlement 1cw thick and fact. but when
any one of the conferees was approached
his almost inyatinble answer 70 questions
concerning the consultations was II have
nothing 10 say" The conferences are still
going on tonight, but the impression pre-
walls that " any basis of settlement Is
reaobed Il win not be announced until TO.
morrow, following meeting to be held
at senator Platts downtown Office at 10
O'Clock.
MEETING AT PLATT's OFFICE.
The story Of tue day really centers about
the meeting held ia the afternoon at sena.
tor platts office Present at this meet
ing BeFe Governor Odcl Senators Quay
and Pcnrose Of Pennsylvania President
Olyph0nt Of the Delaware and Hudson,
Senator Piatt. Presldent Fowler Of the
Ontario and Western. President Truesdale
II the Lackawanna, John Marklc, repre-
seuting the Independent operators Davis
Wllceyi yiee president aud general man
Ayr on the ptluWNEN HuO HUDSON railway
aud David Wluiar and I'd Lauterbach.
At tho end ~ the meeting no one would
say whether amy settlement had hccn reach
"a This mceting followed one held In the
forenoon n senator Platt's Office, nj which
were present senators Quay and Ppnr0se,
Governor OdeiL Edward iauterbach aud
senator Plau The ecnfcrecs were very re-
ticient as to the subjects under discussion
there Governor Odcll aftsrward had
luncheon AZ the Lawyers club with Sena-
tors Quay and pcurOse. Following luncheon
tho party returned 60 Senator Piatts office.
They entered By means Of the cellar and
the church street entrance, threading their
way through mass Of hOXes and bales of
merchandise, AT 3 O'Clock they we're iOin-
cd hN the operators at the coal mines and
the most Important conference Of the day
was hclB Mr. Lauterbach went hRck AMI
v. Morgane office lie Did not see Mr..
Morgan. lie tAcn went back to the confer.
once room Mr. LuutcrbaCh replied 20
question by saying that appearances looked
very hopeful Tor n speedy settlement Of the
strike. He said he had seen President John
seemed disposed to act ~ spirit OF fair
ness. The conference ended at $3.50 o'clock.
President Fowler was the FIRST To leave. the
others following him. The coal road prcsi-
dents referred an inquiries to the senators
and Governor Odcll I've nothing 70 say
Odells answer To- o question. senator Quay
likewise had nothing TO say. Senator Platt
was the last 10 leave his office. ~ don't
think can say anything hc said. 81 am
too tired There Will be further meetings
tomorrow. That is all ! can say at pres
emit"
President wilcox Of the Delaware aud
Hudson, Ike others refused to talk. a
visit TO tho operators after the conference
brought no Information
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

DR.. Geo. Ewing, a practicing ply
stefan of Smiths Grove, KY, for
over thirty years, writes his person
al experience with Foley's Kidney
Cure: "For yeare l had been great
" bothered with kidney and blad'
der trouble and enlarged PROSTATE
gland. 1 used everything known to
the profession without relief, until
commenced to use Foley's Kidney
Cure. After taking three bottles
was entirely relieved and cured.
prescribe II now daily in my prac-
tice and heartily recommend its use
to all physicians for such troubles
I have prescribed it in hundreds Of
cases with perfect success" Sold
by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
First published August %, 1922
Sheriff'S Sale of Real Estate
on Execution,

BY virtue and authority of an execution
issued from the Office of the clerk of the
district court, in and for Cherokee county.
Eleventh Judicial District of the State of
Kansas, and to ME directed and delivered,
in the cause wherein X. 0. Thomas 10
plaintiff, and Lee Pigg Is defendant COM
handing me that of the goods and chat
tells of said defendant cause to be made
the money specified in said writ, and for
want of goods and chattels I cause the
same to be made of the lands and tene-
ments of said defendant. did for want
of goods and chattels and in obedience to
said command levy said execution upon
the following land and tenements situated
in Cherokee county and State OF Kansas
as follows. to-wit: Lot No. seven a., Block
No. twenty-seven ca, Original Plat OF the
cit,' of Baxter Springs, in Cherokee coun-
ty, Kansas, be advertised and sold accord
ing to law. Now. therefore, do advertise
the above described real property for sale,
and will, on
Monday, the z7nd day Of September, 1904
at o'clock in the afternoon of that day,
at the North Front Door of the Court
House, in the city of Columbus, In the
county of Cherokee in the State of Kansas,
offer for sale and sell at public auction,
for cash in hand, to the highest bidder,
all the right. title, interest, claim, estate
and property of the above named Lee Pigg
said defendant of, in and to the above de-
scribed real property.
Sheriff of Cherokee County.
By NJ. I. NICHOLS, Under Sheriff.
Dated, Columbus, August IL, lsH.
L. c. Jones, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
II Needs a Tonic.

There are times when your liver
needs a tonic. Don't give purga-
tives that grippe and weaken. De-
Wits Little Early Risers expel all
poison from the system and act as
tonic to the liver. W. Scott, OBJ
Highland ave., Milton, Pa, says: II
have carried DeWitt's Little Early
Risers with me for several years
and would not be without them"
Small and easy to take; purely veg
etable; they never grippe or distress
Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
To NV Friends.

1t is with JOY l tell you what No.
dol did for ME. was troubled with
my stomach for several months.
Upon being advised to use kodol L
did 80, and words cannot the good
il has done me. A neighbor had
dyspepsia and tried almost every
thing. 1 told him to use kodoi'
Words of gratitude have come to
me from him because l recommend
ed it-Geo. W. Fry, Viola, Iowa.
Health and strength, of mind and
body, depend on the stomach, and
normal activity of the digestive or
gans. Kodol, the great reconstruct
i've tonic, cures all stomach and
bowel troubles, indigestion, dys-
pepsia. Kodol digests any good
food you eat. Take dose after
meals. Morrow 4 Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
Missouri Pacific Ry at Joplin.

Arrive.
From ST. Louis and Kansas City at 200 q. m
From st. Louis and Kansas City at S45 I'm
From st. Louis and Kansas City at 400 Pr
Depart.
For st. Louis and Kansas City at go a. m
For ST. Louis and Kansas City at 90 a. m
For st. Louis and Kansas City at 100 p. M
Train No. 4, which leaves Joplin at $40 a
M, makes direct connection at st. Louis
and Kansas City for Chicago.
Train No. 10, leaving Joplin at 100 p m
for st. Louis and Kansas City, arriving in
Kansas City at $50 a m. and st. Louis at
TO m, has free reclining chair cars and
sleeper. No change.
No. 6-2,20 m.-Sleeper for Kansas City.
This is the ONLY LINE running three
daily passenger trains from Southwest
Missouri to Kansas City and st. Louis I;
equipment consists of Pullman palace
coac hes, FREE reclining chair cars and
Pullman sleeping cars and buffet. For
further particulars apply to
c. H. ROHRER.
Passenger and Ticket Agent, Joplin, Mo.
J. H. Lyon, p. c. Lyon,
Western Pass. ACT, Trav. Pass. Agt.
9ol Main street, Kansas City, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
His Sight Threatened.

while picnicking last month my
1l.year.old boy was poisoned by
some weed or plant" says W. II.
Dibble of Sioux City, la. HE rub
bed the poison off his hands into
his ewes and for awhile we feared
he would lose his sight. Finally a
neighbor recommended DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. The first appli.
cation helped him and in a few
DAVIS he was az well as ever" For
skin diseases, cuts, burns, scalds,
wounds, insect bites, DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve is a sure cure. Relieves
piles at once. Beware of counter
feits. Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
APPENDICITIS.
Some Facts Regarding Its Rapid In

Some Facts Regarding Its Rapid In
crease.
Appendicitis among Americans
ia certainly increasing and while
this ia probably due to the excite
ment and worry of American bust
ness life, tits more often directly
traceable to constipation. Append.
icitis ia caused by extraneous mat
ter entering the vermiform append
tx and not by the swallowing OF
seeds. II the digestive organs are
kept in perfect condition go the food
is duly assim ulated and the bowels
move gently, at least once day, ap'
pendicitis will never develop. Don't
take chances. Regular doses of DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin before
meals will strengthen the organs OF
digestion, your appetite will be
good, constipation disappears and
You feel better in every way. DIR.
Caidwell's Syrup Pepsin does not
relax the bowels by irritation, but
by curing indigestion. the cause OF
constipation. Morrow & Co. and A.
r. Kane sell it in SOC and 81 bottles,
under a positive guarantee. Write
for book of testimonials to Pepsin
Syrup Co., Dept. 5, Monticello. Ill.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
CONSUMPTION Threatened.

~ wac troubled with a hacking
cough for a year AMI ! thought l
had consumption" says c. Unger,
2l1 Maple at, Champaign, Ill. II
tried great many remedies and 1
was under the care of physicians
for several months. l used one bot
tie of Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t
cured me, and 1 have not been trou-
bled since" Sold by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

In going to Kansas City, take the
Missouri Pacific at Joplin. You can
go to Joplin on the Memphis at o:29
o. m. Missouri Pacific train leaves
Joplin at p. M, arriving in Kan
sas City at 100 a. M, so you can go
to bed and get good rest before it
is time to do business. For further
information address C. Fl. Rohrer,
agent Missouri Pacific, Joplin, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
A Necessary Precaution.

Don't neglect cold. 1t is worse
than unpleasant. 1t is dangerous.
BY using One Minute Cough Cure
YOU can cure it at once. Allays in
Illumination, clears the head and
soothes and strengthens the mu-
cous membrane. Cures coughs,
Group, throat and lung troubles.
Absolutely safe; acts Immediately.
Children like it. Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
WARNING NOTICE.

All parties are warned against
stones at or in any way
molesting the property of the Bax-
ter Telephone Co. Transgressors
will be vigorously prosecuted I'M
der Section l of Ordinance No. 80,
which provides penalty of SIS.
e. ". Dow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
w What You Are Takin,

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle
showing that it is simply Iron and
Ouinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure, No Pay. SOC.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
Summer Complaint.

1.-THE stomach aud bowels are free
from gaseous and sour fluid accum-
ulations and the habits regular,
your children will go through the
heated term without sickness. DIR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin corrects all
such troubles by removing the OBJ
scure cause and keeps the system
in perfect working order. Morrow
& Co. and A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

On July Sd, the Crescent Hotel, at
Eureka Springs, opens az an all
year.'round resort, under the man.
agement of the Frisco System. Ex-
tensive reuovations and improve
ments have been effected which will
make the Crescent Hotel the equal
of any hostelry to be found in the
Southwest.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

If you have any desire at all to
engage in the fruit business; or if
you want a cheap farm in South
Missouri; or if you want body of
raw land cheap. call on Samuel II.
Smith.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
SAW DO YOU WASH?

If not you ought to. "Cut OUT
that old wash tub racket and go to
Written & Hartley's Elite barber
shop. where you will find nice clean
bath rooms and bath tubs big
enough to splash round in. Try a
bath and see if you don't feel better.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
SOLD HERE.

Large, heavy cards bearing these
words: "No Hunting, Fishing or
Trespassing Allowed on This
Farm"
These cards can be found at the
News office. Price 10 cents each.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

al had diabetes in it's worst form"
writes Marion Lee of Dunreath. Ind.
al tried eight physicians without
relief. Only three bottles of Foley's
Kidney Cure made me a web man."
Sold by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
MO HUNTING.

Hunting in Reunion Park is pos
itively forbidden. Parties violating
this notice will surely be prose-
cuted. CHAs. E. COLLINS, Manager.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

If you want a cheap home in
Southwest Missouri.
Northwest Arkansas,
Indian Territory,
Texas or Louisiana,
Write for a copy of
"Current Events" published by
theK ansas City Southern Rail
way. S. 6. WARNER,
G. p. & T. A.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

Baxter aud Chetopa Mail and Hack Line
Daily Except Sunday.
Leaves Baxter p. m; Reelviiie S;SO;
Meirose 4, arrives at Chetopa at 6 p. M.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm
mediate relief to Asthma sufferers
in the worst stages and if taken in
time will effect cure. Sold by "A.
2 Kane
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
FoIey's Kidney Cure

Will cure Brights Disease.
Will cure Diabetes.
Will cure Stone in Bladder.
Will cure Kidney and Bladder Dis
eases. Sold by A. R. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chills and Fever is bottle of
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is
simply iron and quinine in taste
less from. No Pay. SOC.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

Hot or cold baths at Written d
Hartley's Elite barber shop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

Mail and passenger trains run daily;
freight trains daily except Sunday. Mail
closes at postofice SO minutes before train
time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure all
diseases arising from disordered
kidneys or bladder. Sold by A. X
Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

For SALE.-A lot of nice, new, rag
carpet. Inquire of Mrs. Mile Tyner.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

G. r. Gould has just received a
big lot of grass and clover seeds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

Special attention given to childrens'
hair cutting at Armstrong; shop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

Many persons in this community
are suffering from kidney COM
plant who could avoid fatal results
by using Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold
by A. K. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

Read the new adv. OF Alvey & En-
yart in this paper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

Baxter aud Peoria Mail Line.
Daily except Sunday. Mail leaves Baxter
at 700 q. m.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Q uiniue Tablets
cure a cold in oneday. No cure, No
Pay. Price Is cents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

FOR SALE-A nice heifer calf, two
months old. Call on w. ]. Baldwin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13

Car load of bran and shorts at
Cook & Rardin's. Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-13
A Physician Healed.

Armstrong, the East Side barber.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09
$500 F0R KARGzEWSSI.
Trial OF Damage suit of Samuel II. Belts '
City Railway In Progress.

Trial Of Damage suit of samuel II. Belts VS..
city Railway III Progress.
Francis Karozewski, who wanted
| $1,000 from the Wilmington City Rail-
way 90. for injuries by eetic shock ut
the car barn, WAS awarded Si03 by a
Superior Court Jury yesterday. The
jury was tut abnut an hour and q half.
The Pole was represented BY L.. Irving
Handy and Herbert L. Rice, and John
H.. Handy, the latter being an uncle oil
L., |. Handy Waiter II. Hayes repre-
scented the railway company.
by consent OF counsel tho special
jury in the case of Richard Gear VS..
the F., w. & b. Raiload Co. has been
waived. and the attendance OF those
summoned to appear US jurors will not
be required, The IL jurors were draw
about two years ago, hut postronements
Of the case have been made since.
Samuel Morrison, who was one of the
y, has died; William Niokory has
moved out of the State, and John
Pssohell is ill.
MIR. BELTS SUIT AGAINST RAILWAY.
The cage of Samuel Il. Belts vs.. the
Whining on City Railway 20, was nut
on trial. In order TO ill the Jury box,
several talismen we're called from the
court room. Robert j. Benson of
Recorder of Deeds Clark's office, he-
came foreman of the jury. Mr.. Belts
sues for damages Tor injuries no re
caved August Goth, 1866, when he
claims he was thrown 10 the street by a
Darby car, from which ne wac about
to light. He was returning from Darby
and wished to get off at Twelfth add
Market Streets but the car did not stop
there. When near Eleventh he says the
car stopred and two women got off,
and he started to get off too, but the
car suddenly started and he was thrown.
His nose was broken, his head gasisd
on the forehead, his Chest bruised and
one hand lacerated. Ii is he'd that his
general condition has been enfeebled
and his hearing Affected by the acct
dent. lie was taken to his home on
King street IN the ambulance Mag gie
Joyce testified that she cav him about
10 get oil the Gar and That the car was
stopped ut the time. but started again
with Jerk. Mrs Ada inc Smith, Mr..
Belts daughter, told of his condition
and treatment. lie was 10 he'd about a
week.
Francis Foley, Samuel H. Eaynard.
Joseph Grubb and David r Smith sa d
be was more ieeDie since the accident.
DIR, A. ~ Ftantz, who was ON the
car when the accident occurred, testified
10 attending Mr.. Belts
Mr.. Belts was represented by Levi G.
Bird The railway company was rop-
resented by Walter II. Hayes.
For the company MIR. Hayes claimed
that the accident occurred through no
faut OF it. Saumel Il. johnson testified
that Mr.. Belts did not signal before
rearhing Twelfth street, and got off the
car while 1t was in motion. William
keeae gate similar testimony. Andrew
lenton said Mr.. BETS signaled the con.
,ductor after passing Twelfth street and
the conductor answered his signal
Court took a recess until 2. 80 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09
TWO HAPPY COUPLES.

Fisher-Sheward and Observation-Disclosures
Nuptiaiso on Adams street Tuesday Night.
Miss Mary Steward, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas W. Steward of 500
Adams street, and Harry J.. Fisher of
Lancaster, Pa, were married Tuesday
evening by Friends ceremony at the
Steward residence. Prayer was offered
by the Rev. John ID. Fox of Trenton,
N. j. The bride wore silk hereRe over
white silk and carried shower bouquet
oil white roses and Roman hyacinths.
Miss Jean q. Hubert, the ma of
honor, wore 1hits French nainsook and
carried morning glory carnations. Alter
reception. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher left
on o wedding trip. They will reside in
Lancaster.
Miss Mary Isabella Macalister, daugh
ter of Gan. and Mrs. Samuel A. Macal-
lister, and Alexander j. Taylor we're
married Tuesday at the Macallister
residence, 9U0 Adams street by the
Rev. William W. King, ID. D., pastor
OF Grace Methodist Episcopal Church.
Miss Jean Maealllster, the bride q
sister, was tho maid OF honor and Frank
Schoonover was hest man. Harry
Maier and Deputy Judge Sylvester ID.
] oTnHand, .lr., we're the ushers and
Miss Ellen Taylor, Miss Anna Vernon,
Miss katherine Bradford and Miss
kathUrina GonnoEay were the brides.
maids. The Bride wore white crepe de
chine and ca RED Bride roses the maid
Of honor wore white crepe de- chino
over pink, ard the bridesma DIS wore
blue CREE de chine. Mr.. and Mrs lay
lGf will he at hume after Apr LIST at
600 Adams street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09
MILFORD NEWS ITEMS.

4 bNcial Correspondence ofGR2ctte and Journal
Al ilford, Jan s. Little interest was
manifested in the town elect on, which
WOE held Monday. Only one ticket was
ip the field, and but 70 votes were cast.
!, The result waa as follows: President
&uf Council, John w. Hollett; Council
mon from Suuth Milford Darwin S.
sGnllins and g. Layton Grier Council
jmen from North Milford, Harry W.
Battlefield aud Theodore Townsend !;
ii ollectur and Treasurer, Gardiner
EJosaph; Alderman, William A. Truitt.
M Milford's indebtedness IS now less
than $40 600.
NJ The social features OF the 10th ami.
'3yersary OF the Avenus NJ. E Sunday
schuoi, Monday right, vera high y
bnjoyable. A miscellaneous programme
SYrecedpd the collation., OF whIch 900
persons partook. The Rev. Robert Watt,
D. d., the Rev. II. T Harris. T. Il.
I Causey. b. Il. b. Woodall, Prof. Brooks
\ and James N. Anderson made addresses
n The promoter of the school, Mrs. Ann
J Diaper. 81 years old, was conRrRtu.
lated by the gathering, and made appro-
priato response. One OF the Speakers
mentioned the remarkable fact that the
promoters of all the Milford Sunday
eshools are still living here: Mrs.
Draper, of the Methodist; Mrs. Hester
sfMcCaulleyl Marshall, of the Pregby-
Steriau; Miss Mary Wallace, of the
Episcopal, and b. +. b. Woodall, Of
the baptist
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

that ts'voutila'lcn was insufficient and
the NV loik Central has been con-
siderinR Pans for the use of electrical
power 10 the subway, so as to do away
with the smoke aud steam from, locomo-
tives
THE MANAGEn's STATEMENT.
J. 7. Franklin. manager of the Har
lem division Of the New York Central
railroad, made the following statement
I've are investigating thoroughly,
hut w ara first taking out the injured
and having them cared for, and until
thar is done the Investigation cannot
p!oceed.
So far as can be learned, the
wrecked train was stopped by the block
signal system, because Of something
wrong ahead | don't know, or have
not YET lound out, what was the matter
ahead. a tlagman jumped off the tram,
taking q red lantern and a railroad
torpedo lie put the torpedo on the
track and waved his lantern to signal
any tram that might cume up behind.
Whether the engineer of the coming
train saw the tiagman, saw the lantern,
or heard the torpedo, ii it went off,
don't know, and the flaeman says he
does not know. | cannot now tell who
was the tlagman or engineer Of the
train -
The railroad officials said the wreck
did not take fire.