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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-09

Fast Train Derailed on the Missouri Pacific
Caused By Broken Rail-

|. Holden, Mo (Special). Missouri
Pacific passenger train No. !. west
bound from ST. Louis to Kansas City,
due here at a o'clock P. NJ. was
wrecked at the waterworks bridge.
two miles east of here. resulting i'll
the injury of about as passengers, 10
OF whom were seriously injured.
The accident was caused by brok-
en- rail, which projected from the
track. catching the first coach behind
the mail car, throwing it from the
track down 2o-foot embankment and
causing two other coaches, Pullman
and the diner, to follow it. The brok-
en- rail was on the bridge and the rear
Pullman rolled off the bridge into the
creek below and the passengers IN
side were all seriously injured.
Two old ladies imprisoned in this
car were taken out at the top, after
holes had been made with axes. The
engine, two baggage cars and the
mail car passed the bridge in safety.
and remained on the track. but all
the remainder of the train was de-
rallied.
There was 80 members of the War
rensburg Lodge, knights Of Pythias.
on the wrecked train. and few of
them escaped injury.
St. Louis (SpeciaD. was stated
at the general Offices of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad that there were no
fatalities in the wreck near Holden
Mo. From reports received from the
crew in charge of the wrecked train,
the accident was caused by broken
rail, the train leaving the track. but
it is asserted not going through a
bridge.
Kansas City. Mo. (SpeciaD IA re-
lief train which went from here to the
scene of the wreck, returned late at
night, bringing many of the injured
to the Missouri Pacific Hospital and
other hospitals in this city.
The. wreck occurred ID miles west
of Dead Mans Curve. near Warrens-
burg, where the worst wreck in the
history of the Missouri Pacific Rail
way happened in October, when 80
persons lost their lives.
Supposition has it that orders were
given the train crew at Centerview
to stop at the waterworks bridge on
account of a broken rail there. 1t
seems that the train was behind the
schedule time, and this order was not
needed When the heavy passenger
train, running at a high rate of speed.
struck this bridge, striking the broken
rail, which turned and projected from
the ground. there was a tremendous
crash and three coaches, the diner
and the sleeper were hurled down an
embankment 20 feet high, and the last
car was thrown into a stream OF wa
ter, carrying the bridge with it. Rail
road physicians were summoned to
the scene at once. and they worked
for hours upon the wounded. who
were taken to nearby houses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-09
Freight Wreck on c. & O.

Maysville. KY. (Special).-In a
freight wreck in the Chesapeake and
Ohio yards here Fireman Dan Hold
erheld was thrown against the boiler
head of his engine and held there by
a pile OF coal until he literally cooked
to death. Engineer Gregory's foot
was held between the tender and boil
er-head until he was released by the
amputation of his foot He may die
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-09
Three killed .sd . Score IoJured.

Columbus. Ind. (SpeeiaD. = While
running so miles an hour northbound
passenger train No. 27. on the Penn
sylvania Road. ran into a construc-
ton train about two miles north OF
this city, instantly killing three train
men, fatally injuring at least one 9th
err. and inhicting slight injuries upon
a score of passengers. The passen-
ger coaches did not leave the track,
and none Of the passengers was badly
injured --
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-09
Fireworks Plant Burned.

New York (SpeciaD.-A picturesque
fire, accompanied by many explosions.
destroyed three buildings of the Nord-
linger- Charlton Fireworks Company in
Graniteville, Staten Island. Joseph
Parker. a fireman, had an eye put out
by a skyrocket stick An explosion
in the main storehouse OF the COM
pany started the flames, which spread
quickly to three other buildings, all
of which were filed with fireworks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-09
Wheat Damaged By Drouth.

Columbus. Q. (Special). : Reports
from all over the state show that the
young wheat is badly damaged by the
drouth. With winter at hand, the
farmers and grain dealers say the out
look is the most dscouraging for
years. In Licking county farmers are
compelled TO drive stock miles to
streams of running water, as hundred
oi wells have gone dry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-09
Union Miners Deported.

Telluride. Col. (Special). = Eight
union miners who had returned to this
city since the strike was called off,
were placed aboard the outgoing
train by Acting City Marshal Geyer
and deputies who had arrested them,
and who ordered them to stay away
from this district
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-09
New Trial for Gales Powers.

Frankfort, Ky. (SpeciaD. The
Court OF Appeals reversed the deci-
sion of the Circuit Cour, in the case
of Caleb Powers. now in jail at Louis
vile under sentence Of death for COM
plicity in the murder of William Goe.
bel This gives Powers new trial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-12-09
FINANCIAL.

The net debt OF the United States
is now $9So,ooo 900.
Illinois Centrars net profits in De-
tober rose $3o7.o72.
John ID. Rockefeller, Jr., is going
abroad to reeuperate.
Manhattan got an extra dividend of
three-quarter Of one per cent. for the
nine months.
Philadelphia traders have made
snug little fortunes in lehigh Naviga-
lion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
UNION SEMINARY OPENS.
Begins Sirty-ninth Year Scith a
Large Incoming Class.

Union Theological Seminary was formally opeleu
for it's sixty-ninth year yesterday in the chapei VI
the seminary, building at No 100 Park-ave. Up 10
the time the exercises began. about sixty-nNe Le"
students had been registered. The incoming CLASS
is the largest for several years.
The president, Dr. Charles Cuthbert Hail. occu-
pied the chair and the chief address was made oy
the Rev. DR.. Francis Brown. professor of Hebrew
and the Cognate languages. His theme was feI-
manent Element of Religion in the Old Testament.
Certain persons. declared DR.. Brown, asserted that
the of the Old Testament mad been destroyed
A new school had also arisen in which the teach-
ings of Christ accepted as the only important
part of the Bible, leaving out the Old Testament
entirely DR.. Brown did not accept either of these
Judgments He believed the God Of the Old Tesla
ment as developed in the history Of the Jewish
people was emphatcally a God of Righteousness
and living, acting God, in spite of the fact that
at a certain period the Jews believed that there
were gods Of other peoples as we'll as their own
God.
In conclusion he said:
The Old Testament is not obsolete and it will not
be so. IL is a dead book only to those VINO nave
not perceived the mighty spirit which pervades IL.
and which holds steady to Almighty Goo.
Dr. Brown used such expressions as partly
true in referring TO narrative Of the Old Tesla
ment but his main argument was addressed 70 the
religious ideas embodied in the literature KNOWN
under that -
Besides DR. Hall and the faculty, there were
present at the exercises number OF prominent
educators from other institutions.
In the evening there was recePuon at ~ "' hoI
A money testimonial was given Dr. Brown WIlO iaU
Just completed his twentyffth year IN the idcuItJ'
The testimonial came from the alumni.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
TO ACT In GURNEY CASE.
State Department Wn Submit the
Facts to the British Ambassador.

Washington Sept. pa report from Cover
nor Bates Of Massachusetts on the case of hugh
Quincy, third secretary of the British Embassy
who was hned by Justice Phelps. OF Lee, Mass.
for violating the speed law, was received a. the
State Department this afternoon and was care
fully perused by the officials II was found
SCARCELY 10 meet the needs Of the department
because IL does not give the details of the affair
which are required 10 make 2 legal presentation
Of the case. The department has decided there
fore TO await the report which is expected to be
forthcoming from the Department of Justice on
this subject in a day or two. When the Gov
errors letter is thus supplemented the State
Department win prepare communication 10
the British Ambassador ernbodying therein only
30 much Of Governor Bates's report as it may
deem expedient. This will be in the nature Of
a reply to the complaint made by Mr.. Raikes.
the secretary OF the British Embassy. and while
expressing regret at the occurrence will present
a sober statement Of facts and the testimony
going TO show that Dir. Quincy violated the
local law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
TWO OVERCOME IN FIRE.
Soft Coal Makes Fomteenth-st.
Blaze Difficult to Combat.

Two hreren were overcome ny the gases from
particularly stubborn FIRE which started In a ON
containing one hundred tons Of SOFT coal. In the
basement OF the cold storage dePot Nos. 49, 10
80 West Fourteenth-st. last night The building, a
three story brick is occupied by dealers
IN meat.
In the engine room leo feet from the front OF the
building Ave men working AZ the retrigerat-
Ing plant They knew nothing Of the blaze until the
arcrnrn burst IN on them They escaped through
Thirte.nth-st. Most OF the members OF Engine No
were overcome but two had 10 be dragged TO
th,. street unconscious. Both were resuscitated
after effort.
Next 10 the burning building is hotel run by
James Cunningham. There were twenty-five men
asleep there when the IRE was discovered All
got IN safety.
third alarm turned IN Just before O'Clock
this morning 20 bring additional apparatus to drown
the IRE IN the coal The FIRE had spread into the
basement Of tunningh Hotet The escaping
gases from the coal make IL extremely difficult for
the tremen 20 get near enough the flames 10 DO
work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
4 DEATH ON THE BALTIC.
Heart Disease Kills Englishmdn-
Bishop of Ripon's Wife IH.

The death of one passenger on the Baitic ana 'he
serious illness Of another caused the omission OF
the usual ships concert on Wednesday On mat
day G. Ellison. a wealthy Englishman coming
10 this country with his wife TO engage in bust
ness in Philadelphia. died from heart disease. AFTER
eating a hearty breakfast. Mr.. Ellison started 10
90 deck. While ascending the main companion
way, he suddenly staggered and fell headlohs. ne
taken at once to his room. and Dr. w r. era
ham. the ships surgeon called Despite his at'eh-
ton. Ellison died in few minutes. Mrs Ellison
will sail for England Saturday with the body 70 join
her three children her old home. in Bradford
Yorkshire.
Mrs Boyd Carpenter. the wife Of the Bishop OF
Rpou became seriously i'll with gastritis on the
same day. on the arrival Of the Baltic she was
removed at once to the New-York Hospital she
first became Iii last Sunday and her condition dd
not change materially until Wednesday. when she
had several hemorrhages. For time her life was
despaired OF The Bishop OF Ripon mas come mere
deliver the Noble lectures at Harvard MS SUD
ieCt being The Influences of Christ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
USED SCHOOL COAL IN HOMES.
Janitors Fined Six and Three Months Pay
One Transferred

Jack Frost is preparing TO wreak vengeance on
two unfortunate janitors who have hitherto re-
PEELED his attacks by a liberal use of coal taken
from the bins Of the public schools Of the CITY
The committee care OF buildings of the BOARD
OF Education has determined 10 and Jack Frost by
demanding the salaries of the two for the winter
months by way OF fines.
me 1anitorS are George Wade formerly Of Pub
nc school No D. Manhattan. and William Lot OF
No. lis, Brooklyn Some time ago a Commissioner
OF Education discovered that Wade was SUMMING
his home with school coal. The janitor said thai
he had always taken school coal from the davs
when he occupied quarters in the school building
lie has been fined six months pay and been
transferred to No i13. Manhattan, and his salary
has been reduced from $4,000 year 10 81 1850
Lots school Is situated in Canarsie The other
day he had several clam pirates arrested for b.
ping his clam beds. Before assembled Canarsie
the pirates presented counter charge against
Lot that he was accustomed to take school coal
Tor his home. When Investigations Were made
py the school authorities the charge found TO
De true. As an excuse. Lot said that school coal
mad been allowed to him when he was appointed
! MS privilege was withdrawn from him when his
pay raised to $595 %. He was fined tbree
months pay. but could not be transferred 10
Woiac school. only their length of service saved
1le -aaltors from losing their Jobs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
BELLEVUE MEN SERVANTS TO GO.
Chambermaids Must Take Their Places, Saws
Order-House Staff Indignant

Heavy gloom fell over Bellevue yesterday. when
this order issued:
To the House STAFF:
BY direction of John W. Brannan. president OF
the Board of trustees OF Bellevue and Allied Hos
pitfalls, chambermaids will take the places OF men
working In your rooms on Saturday Octo-
Der l. W. J. RICKARD
Acting Superintendent
Some members OF the house STAFF threaten 20 re-
sign. All are angry.
What are we going to do about our shoes?''
asked DR. Richards: Its criminal offence not 10
have a good shine"
The internes who duty from u midnight
TO a. m, are complaining especially.
Does any think that such an arrangement
will be conducive to peaceful sumbers for the fell
lows who have TO sleep in the day time behind
green shades?' DR.. Bird queried. Why, sup
pose that we are expected to hypnotic ourselves
into the impression that the petticOated figure
wrestling with blankets and sheets is merely a man
in disguise"
II Is insisted that there will he no resembling OF
the order The system is in vogue in some OF the
largest hospitals in the city, II Is declared. and
there is no reason why il should be a success
in Bellevue. The internes say of the super
wishing women nurses is responsible for the order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
TO ASK ROOSEVELT TO HELP.
Congo Reform Society Sends Delegate to
Seek Aid for Reforms.

President Roosevelt Is to be asked 10 exert his
Influence to obtain reforms in the administration
Of the Congo Free State. =. u. Morei the score
tary OF the Congo Reform Society, came 20 this
country yesterday on the Baltic present
memorial 10 the President.
Morel is the editor Of The West African Mail"
which is published in Liverpool and The author
Of numerous books on Africa. Speaking of his
errand M Morel said:
There are historical foundations on which 10
base the appeal 10 the United States, as twenty
years ago Il was the first power 10 recognize King
I4eopOld's international Association as a friaDdIV
government, and to enable it 10 combine the
numerous little sovereignties into independent
State. We feel In England that great progress
may be made in the suppression or the scandals
That are now diSgracing civilization on the Congo
II the people Of this country be Induced 10
take an interest IN the matter. This memorial ia
signed by many influential people In England In
Guiding the Earl Of Aberdeen. + also here to
speak on the Congo question at the Boston Peace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
CALLS PRISONER PIRATE
Broker Struck, Choked and Rob5s5
on automobile Yacht

Thomas H. Price OF No. 9ss Arnsterdarn-....
says he is a reporter Albert Y. Leubbers a. =
surance broker. Of No. IS Exchange Place. ~
man is pirate and would-be kidnapDer a- - sna
when Detective Sergeant Boyle tried to arrss. ma
he stabbed the officer Of the law in the bacv :. 'a
neck with his lead pencil He inflicted a ga 4'
wound. He was captured. however '7
Leubbers advertised his automobile vach+ g..
last Friday. The next day. he says Price at sac
he had never seen before. appeared and ost'- 'a
the boat After talking little Price 49, %
Cffer' but asked 70 try the yacht before CLOSING -
trade VIC
From the anchorage in fhe North Riva- :.
went upstream several miles. Price kept poi,g !.
the back Of the boat and searching about tba -.
CINE. and at the same time peering along the sho
Leubbers thought he was only watching the -,
Ing OF the machine and stayed at the wheel s.
denly, he says, Price stepped 10 his side a.,
knocked him nearly senseless by a blow on 49,
head with monkey wrench. Then, he declares r.
mission when he tried resist When ne CAM :,
himself he says, Price made him run the bosS y, y
One hundred -fOrty-1fth-st. and escaped -,
giving him some Of his own clothing and a few ~
the things he said he did not want himself
hit him Price also admitted Ie16bsyr" S d nad tl
that he had intended to kidnap him but Two mes es,
whom he expected along the shore failed 10 annesr
Leubbers told him was given him BY riS nS SI,et
ON the deck Price dropped card. on which was
When Price was taken to the police station the
police say he admitted the charge OF Leubhs-S
but In court he refused 70 make any Statement
Price was held In 5000 bail on the robbery SLss
and in S.0oo bail on the charge Of assault Ei35
intent 20 kill VIVA
another tale Of piracy last Saturday resulted in
committing a burglary IN the Office OF James n
kellhar, ship chandler. at No. 735 Water-st bv
means Of a boat. In which they came from The
Brooklyn shore. Two were heis. in 81 500 bail f1r
examination They said they were James Harnet
Of No lltS Third ave; James Gilley. OF No 10
Corlears-st and James White OF No SIS Water
St Another NAV implicated in the alleged burr
larry, according 70 tue police. is Butts OLaug5-
lin. OF No IL JacksOn-st.. who Is now IN IRE
Tombs prison awaiting trial for stealing a barrel
OF gin
There have been complaints OF several similar
burglartes the waterfront OF the precinct FOR
several weeks all Of which are believed to Se the
work Of the same gang Of alleged river pirates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
BIG POLICY FOR HENRY sIEGEL.
Insures His Life for 100000 to Protec,
Business and as Investment.

Henry SiegeI has Just purchased a policy for
10000 in the Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
this city, for which he pays annual premium Of
s2S 485. Mr. SiegeI has taken this policy as pro-
lection 20 his business In case OF his death and as
an investment. Mr.. SeseI says;
selected this form Of policy in the Mutual Life
after careful investigation OF the merits % its
policies The fact that the Mutual Life. the oldest
In America and one OF the largest N the world is
directed by board Of trustees having a national
reputation for business acunen. gives absolute
confidence in the safety OF my investment
Among the heavily insured men o. this city are
John F O'Rourke. 500 90; George W. Vanderbilt
81 900 600; James G. Colgate. s. 10000 The Mutual
Life reinslres all save $4,000 Of these large risks
In The h.st six months OF this year the Mutual Life
issued 10 hfty-One applicants alone s. 1880 OF in
sJlrance. an average OF about S25,CfO for each or
the hfty-One policies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
AWAITING WORD FROM WASHINGTON.
The British Ambassador Reported To Be An
noyed by Mr.. Gurney's Action.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Lenox Mass, Sept. 29.-Sir Henry Mortimer
Durand. the British Ambassador said this evening
that he had received official communication from
The State Department on the Quincy case. He did
not care make a statement as 10 what action
he may take. Since he arrived in LenoX on Tues
day evening from Washington he has received
many kilograms and cable dispatches. When the
letter of Governor Bates TO Assistant Secretary
Adee was shown him the Ambassador said he
had comment 10 make. He intimated that after
receiving a communication from the State Depart
he would give out a statement.
There is a rumor in LenOX. circulated by those
who have called the Ambassador since his return
from Washington. that he is greatly annoyed by
the action OF Mr.. Quincy in informing the State
Department Of his arrest. One cottager who has
entertained the Ambassador and Lady Durand sew
eral times this season said: If SIR Mortimer had
been in DenoX Monday notice of Mr.. Cur
ney's arrest would have reached the State Depart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
RUSSELL SAGE SETTLES LAWSUIT

Russell Sage having settled action brought
against him by Mrs. Bridget Kane widow and ad-
rninistrator Of Jeremiah Kane 10 recover $50 90
damages for the death of her husband her counsel
yesterday applied for order disseminating the
action. Justice Gidersleeve made the order sought
Mrs. Kane's husband the janltor Of the hoflse
No l,2G3 Park-3ve.. where she lives Mr. SAGE
owns H. she alleged. While descending the stair
way from The street TO the basement in September
1852. her husbands foot caught on the irst step
and he fell The reason alleged FOR his fall from
the results Of which he died, that the top step
OF tie staircase was broken in two and that the
stairway VAS therefore defective This was
charged 10 be due TO the carelessness and nepli-
gence Of Mr. Sage and his agents and employees
Mr.; sages answer d general denial with the
additional allegation that Kane was intoxicated
when he fell Counsel said Mr. Sage had consent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30

letter directed TO Mr. Quincy expressing ny re-
gret for an assumption of iurisdicoI Il,
as representative of the British gr;sed OF the ne
was exempt Had / been better atpILsSu = ~ ne
usages OF international law embodied ana uecared
In the FEDERAL statutes the court W2-Ie nj lave
assumed any Jurisdiction in the prellsem - ~ VI
fortunate cause of my was IN ass M LA
sons found and adiudFed 10 he oenders against the
law proceeded in ignorance OF me usa ~ ,b na
International law and of the PROVISIONS 81 me
federal statutes. the question never ploIe
come before the court. was IT so prestlI1eG 10
me as 70 advise of my in the premises.
The action OF the court inspired wholly ana ar
soxtely by a purpose to enforce the law ana lot
the protection Of humln life endangered ny the
conduct Of Mr.. Quincy. established b. the evil
dence presented to me.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
WILL SAVE $2O,oOO,OOO AT PANAMA.
George Ehle's Discovery Makes Diversion Of
Chagres River into the Pacific Possible

Chicago. Sept 29.-''GeovGe Ehle. American en-
gneer with a party % young college graduates. in
four months mas made discoveries about the Pan
anna Canal which the French engineers failed 20
make in fifteen years. His information makes IL
possible to solve the bathing problem % the Cha
gres River freshvts by divering the stream To the
Pacific Coast IL also releases $90ooo,oO for exca-
waiting sea level waterway
This announcement Of the engineering work thus
FAR done by the United States Panama Canal Com
mission was made before the Chicago Press Club by
John +. Wallace. the chief engineer. who recently
returned from the isthmus.
In their explorations said the nlef engineer.
George Ehle. the resident engineer and his col
lcge lads endured hardships that IL took American
pluck to overcome. They spent four months In the
tropical jungle tracing the course and OF the
Chagres River. whose spring freshets. sometimes
forty feet high. far have proved insuperable
obstacle 10 a level canal project"
BY the Of data collected by the EhIe party
Mr. Wallace said that IL would be possible 10 divert
the ChagreG from the Caribbean slope 20 the Pa
approximate cost of SIC COO go releasing 800 oOO
O00 OF the 100000 destined for the construction OF
locks.