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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Modern Marriage Ceremony.

The modern bridegroom led the modern
bride to the altar, says Life. The modern
clergyman was waiting for them with has
modern wedding ceremony.
Twill you" he said to the bridegroom,
take this divorced woman to be your
wife, to have and to hold until you
are both tired of each other?'
Il will, said the groom, with the I'M
derstanding that she is not to kick up
row no matter who bring home with me-
and that she turns over all her available
cash TO help me out of my scrapes."
And will YOU" said the clergyman to
the woman, take this man to be your
companion in misery for so long as you
think best?'
Il will" said the woman, eff 1 don't
have to nurse him when he Is sick, or
take breakfast with him"
is there any one, said the clergyman,
"who ohiects2'
No one" said the spokesman for the
congregation. I'VE are all very glad OF
it, 1t makes gossip. and the mere fact
that We are here viii enable us to have
our names in the papers. Let the cere-
mony proceed
There said the clergyman, II pro-
nounce you man and wife. Send me
check or cash by registered mail, give
your names and a description OF your
presents 10 the society reporters, ana
when you want a divorce, here S the cara
of the best lawyer in the business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
SHE POPPED THE QUESTION.
Topping Said Eyes to Miss Matte
HARDWOOD of Elizabeth City.

Elizabeth City, N. c.. Feb. 27.-(Spe-
cial.)-Leap year just suited young wo-
man here and thus one of the fair sex
took advantage of the prerogative. The
young lady was Miss Matte HARDWOOD
Topping. Mr. Topping was more than
agreeable and gave his hand and heart
TO the fair young lady with pleasure.
The unique occurrence was promptly con-
summated by the parties being married
in the parlors of the Arlington hotel
The ceremony was performed by Rev:
James Y Old. in the presence of several
friends The contracting parties left Tor
Hampton, Va, where they Will reside.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Where is it, @ Prophet?

To the Editor: The United States Of
America will be covered with gross dark
ness on Friday February 26th. 1904, com
mencing at y O'Clock IN, and viii con
tinue for the space of three hours.
BENJAMIN HARPER.
Durham. n, c., Feb. %.
The students OF Trinity High School
have organized their ball team for the
coming season which will be greatly
strengthened by new players. The man
eyer has already made arrangements TO
play several Of the leading schools and
colleges in the State and other schedules
will be made later.
MI. j. c.. White, who was appointed
mail carrier on the rural free delivery
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Married at KittreII.

Kittrell, ~ c.. Feb. Especial. THE
wedding of Miss Nettie Ellington and Mr..
James B. Wiiliford, was celebrated here
on Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist
Church parsonage, Rev. A. l.. Ormond
officiating The handsome bride is the
daughter Of Mr.. Robert Ellington and the
groom the efficient yardmaster Of the
Seaboard road in Henderson. Mr.. and
Mrs Wiliiford will reside in Henderson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Alma Club Entertained.

Henderson, N. c., Feb. 27.-(Special)
The Alma Club was beautifully enter
tanned Friday afternoon at the hospitable
home of Miss Isabelle Gary in west Hen
derson The president, Mrs. Thomas NJ
Pittman, was in the chair The subject
under discussion-the French Stage.
The programme was as follows:
The Love of Amusements Effecting the
French Literature (Troubadours), Miss
Pitttman.
French and German Operas Compared,
Miss L. Currin.
Reading-Selection from some well
known French dramatist Oumas), Miss
Carha Harris.
Paper Sketch of Sarah Bernhardt, Miss
Leila Shannon.
Elegant refreshments were served in
courses
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
State OF North Carolina.
STATEMENT
Norwich Union FIRE In
suranCe Society
or ENGLAND.


ota'eiheAt liep'
CaDital Maid IN in cash ... 8 GEO 000. 0G
N"ti,"i PTiN w ia 60 ~
rra,io yr5. - 3C2 re. GO
OF auI SIS. Miscellaneous Sos
loo Total i.ii z'Il@Si''oz
Ss98 Cos 9s LUece,,aneonS sSC5,
IA a., ;TCial I eG1.-i5 CT
~ W ~, ro,,otod A.
10; 80. s59i 3Si zGs M In force o-4 us OK 90
'''e '''''
hSSETS.
Nortoapa Loans on Real Estate 10000 90
aIn Ss q BONDS and G Stocks 2o59 65i IS
Cash In Home Office and deposited in
Ranks .',...~....,........... 27r. as rs
Agents BALANCES representing busi-
her J. 1908 Observation-Disclosures. 2lSs26 81
AGENTS balances; ren1eseut;u2 busi-
nnss written ,,ri6r to October
/ 1903 ....'.................... I0.66L3l
Interest and Rents due and accrued. %, Dob As
All other Assets detailed in state
Eent Observation-Disclosures. , $3.50
---
Total Observation-Disclosures. 81, G42, 093 20
Loss Assets, not admitted ....... l0,6G45l
-----------
Total admitted Assets 81. G3I 429 80
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
B. r. U. Faculty Recital.

The musical public is cordially invited
to attend the Faculty Recital at the
Baptist Female University tomorrow
(Monday) evening at S:15. The following
is the program:
!. Sonata in A bajor-Handel. Andate,
Allegro, Adagio, Allegretto Moderate.
=. (a) song of Waiting, Wright; (b)
Three Roses Red, Norris; (c) Irish Love
Song, Lang.
8. fa) Marchen from Suite in G minor,
Ran; (b) Aria Won Pergolese, Joseffy; (c)
Exhiliration, Sherwood.
4. Romance F major, , ethoven.
s. Cal Absent, Metcalf; (b) The Stun
Der Boat, Gaynor; (el Diamond Hast
Thou and Pearls, Allitsen.
C. Rondo Brilliant E-fat major, Men,
Gelssohn.
With second piano accompaniment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Social Events at Greensboro.

Greensboro, \. c., Eth. 27.-(Speclal)-
The Sans Souci Club, at its second meet
ing last night. were delightfully."- enter
tanned by Miss Grace Andrews at her
home
A number of young ladies of the young
er social set have organized new ciuo
to be known as the Spinister Girls.
A delightful reception. in honor OF MISS
ophela Butler of Roanoke, was gwen
last evening by Miss Atwater. at the home
of DR.. Turrentine on West Market street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
For Kidneys.
Bladder and
Rheumatism
New Discovery by Which All Can Now Easily
ture Themss vas at Home Does Away
With Surgical Operations
lively siutes BrIght's Disease
and Worst tasos of Rhneuma-
Thousands Already
Cured NOCe En-
dorsers.
TRIAL TREATMENr AND 64-PAGE BOOK
FaKE.

At last there is a scientific way to cure
yourself Of any kidney, bladder or rheu-
matte disease in a very snort time in your
own home and without the expense OF doe
tors. druggists or surgeons. The credit
belongs to Or. Edwin Tunock, noted
French-AmcIican physician ana scientist
who has made a lifelong study Of these
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
At the Churches Today.

TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m, by
the pastor, Rev. j. c. Massee. Subject of
morning sermon: The False Spirits y
Evening, THE Sin Question" Sunday
School at 9;15 a. m: b. 7. p. L. at 400
You are cordially invited to all these ser
vices.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Ola POdrida.

The Ola Podrida Club win meet on
Tuesday afternoon OF this week at four
o'clock with Mrs A. ]. Field.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28

FAYETTEVILLE STREET BAPTIST
CHURCH-Sunday School $50 a. m, John
Z. Pullen, superintendent Services at Il
a. m. and 1880 p. m, by the pastor, r. J.
Batcman. Midweek prayer meeting We'd
nesday 1880 p. m; b. Y. =. U. Friday
evenings 7:30. TO all these services you
are cordially invited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28

The Senior Dramatics at Peace Inati-
tute. will be on the evening of Monday.
March 7.h.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
STATEMENT
Virginia Fire and Marine
Insurance Company
OF RICnMOND. Va.

y,
Condition December 8lst, 1903. as shown nv
Statement Filed.
Capital paid up in cash. ...........s 25o,0O0. co
Amount Ledger Assets Dee. 3lst
previous year MISREPRESENTATION. SIS $500
Income From Policy-holders, S5S3.-
jsa3@; Miscellaneous $50, 3U4gS;
Total 49,. .....;....... Gco, sss.2l
$3.50, 2G2 -; Miscellaneous, SlYl,-
1900; Total ...............;. 52l,4G9.3G
Fire Rsks-Nrittcn or renewed dur
ing year. 81, $50 92G0c In force. $40 522, 2s7 90
ASSETS.
Book Value of Real Estate (less amount
OF cntunbl 1Ces} = %, 78s. %
Mortgage 10. Real E>tate........ 7G,ll9.S4
Loans on Stocks, Bonds and other Col
Book Value of Bonds and Stocks.. 555, 9gG. 0S
Cash in Home Office and deposited in
Banks ..............-. ..-...-...... GJS59.l IL
Agents balances, representing business
written suisse uent to oct. /, 1908. ll5, IG0.27
Interest and Rents due and accrued. 2,627.3j
Bills receivable taken for fire risks. 523.1s
Total S.s9 955. 50
les, Assets. not admitted ........... 7903.0o
Total admitted Assets...............S a@2 ojl. u
LIABILITIES.
Losses and claims unpaid. So 5000
Unearncd Premiums OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. @5"'WJz'o3
Total Liabilities as to Policy holders s4aS sO7. 90
Capital paid up in cash ...,.......,... 2olU0N
Surplus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l9S l55.33
Total Liabilities NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 9&@e524 AZ
BUSINESS N NORTH CAROLINA IN 1908.
Fire Risks written, 81, l2l,2 2Goo; Premiums re-
LOSES incurred Fire, $l2,s77.2s; Paid, $40,
1928
Losses now unpaid SC,j70.90.
President, VIM. II. Palmer.
Secretary. VIM H. Mccarthy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28

c. c. MCDONALD WANTS.
North Carolina 4 per cent. Bonds
North Carolina per cent. Bonds.
North Carolina Railroad stock
News G Observer Pub. Co Stock.
N. c. Ayr. Society Bonds.
A. {; n. c. Il. r. Stock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Mr.. Samuel Ernest Linton, Jr.,
on the evening OF Wednesday.

the ninth of March, at nine o'clock,
20 Jones Street West, Savannah, Ga.
The groom-elect is an able and popular
young man, a son of Captain S. r. Linton
of this city, and the brlde-to-be is one or
the most charming young women of Sa'
yannah's best social circles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
linton-.J0hnson.

Invitations have been extended to
friends ms follows:
Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson Fort Johnson
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter,
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CHRISTIAN

HILLSBORO STREET CHRISTIAN
CHURCH-Services conducted at II a. m.
and 1880 p. M. by the pastor, Murdoch
w. Butler. Sunday School $3.50 a. m,
John A. Mills, Superintendent. The pub
lie are cordially invited to these services.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28

Preaching at II a. m and 100 p. m. by
the pastor, Rev. j. c. Massee. Subject of
morning sermon: The False Spirits
Evening, THE Sin Question" Sunday
School at 9;15 a. m. b. 7. p. L. at 400.
You are cordially invited to all these ser
vices.
FAYETTEVILLE STREET BAPTIST
CHURCH-Sunday School $50 a. M, John
7. Pulen, superintendent Services at II
a. M. and 1870 p m, by the pastor, r. J.
Batcman. Mid-week prayer meeting We'd
nesday 1880 p. M; b. Y. p. u. Friday
evenings 100 TO all these services you
are cordially invited.
HILLSBORO STREET CHRISTIAN
CHURCH-Services conducted at II a. m.
and 1880 p. M, by the pastor, Murdoch
w. Butler. Sunday School $3.50 a. m,
John A. Mills, superintendent. The pub
lie are cordially invited to these services.
EPWORTH METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday School ut 9:45 a. m, Or. W. II.
Moore, presiding elder. viii preach at II
a. IN. ana at 7;3O p. M. ana administer
the holy sacrament at both services Mid
week prayer meeting at 1880 Wednesday
evening.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-Corner of
Edenton and Sansbury Streets-Preaching
at IL q. m. and 1880 p. m. by the pastor,
w. c. Tyree Sunday School at $3.50 a. M,
Superintendent T. H. Briggs. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 1880 p. IN. Pews
are free and Ushers in attendance to eE-
tend a cordial welcome to all.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHELTERED
Rev. 1. Mex. Pittenger, D. d.. rector
Second Sunday in Lent; Holy Communion
at a. m; Sunday School at 9:45 a. m;
Service and Sermon at II a. m: Service
and Sermon at 7:30 p. m. Lenten Ser
vices-On Monday, Wednesday and Friday
at II a. M; on Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday at II a. m: on Wednesday, SER
vice at p. m, with lecture by the Rev.
McNeely Du Bose The seats are all free
and strangers and visitors are cordially
invited.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rey Al
fred H. Moment, D. d. Services II a. m.
and 1880 p. M; Sunday School $3.50 a. m.
Seats are all free. a cordial invitation is
given to attend all services At conclu
sion of morning service. meeting of the
congregation will be held to transact inn
pOTtant business.
EDENTON STREET NJ. E. CHURCH.
At II a. N. Rev. w. b. Lee, OF tie Brazil
Mission, will tell of our work in that
wonderful land, and at 1880 there will
be preaching by the pastor, Rev. r. f.
BumpasS.
CHRIST CHURCH-Rev. M. NJ. Marsh
all, d. D., rector. Second Sunday in
Lent. Holy communion at a. m; Sun
day school at 10 a. m; divine service at
Ii a. r.; services at ST. Luke 5 Home a
p. m; evening prayer at $40 p. m.
Daily services in Lent: Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday at $780, Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday at IL a. m. Free seats
Strangers and visitors cordially invited
ST. SAVIOUR CHAPEL-Sunday school
at 10 a. m; night service and sermon
a 100 p. m. Seats all free Everyone i'll
yiitG.
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EPWORTH METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. DR.. ". II.
Moore, presiding elder. viii preach at II
a. m ana at 7:3O p. M. ana administer
the holy sacrament at both services. Mid
week prayer meeting at 1880 Wednesday
evening.
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Raleigh @Cape Fear
RAILROAD co.

: Elective la:01 A n. sunday, August
&C. 1908
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Senior Dramatics Monday.

j. 4 y
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28

1t would seem that any reader so af
aicted should write the company at once
since no money is Ii. tolved and the in
dorsements are from such a high and
trustworthy source.
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State Of North Carolina.
T,-.-,..,,,S, D,,-n,st,s,,,1,
OF STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.

RalelEh, FeDFudTy 70, I3Uf.
7 James r. Young, Insurance Commissioner,
90 hereby certify that the above is true and
correct abstract of the statement Of the Skanda
Insurance Company, OF sweden, filed with this
Ilenartment Showing the condition Of said Com
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-Corner of
Edenton and Sansbury Preaching
at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m. by the pastor,
w. C. Tyree. Sunday School at $3.50 a. NJ,
Superintendent T. H. Briggs. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 1880 p. IN. PeTs
are free and Ushers in attendance to ex-
tend cordial welcome to all.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-27

There is as much mystery as history
connected with the common tuber cali
ed the potato. Its nativity. original
place in the kingdom OF nature and
several other things regarding 1t are
still open questions. AS TO its nativity.
the weight of argument seems to favor
the tropical or subtropical regions OF
America. There is tradition that the
vines once grew to monstrous size and
that the balls were of the "bigness
of melons," and at that time the roots
were not tubers. the edible parts grow
ing among the branches. 1t seems that
they We're first introduced into Europe
In the year 1865.
Haskell's Roots and Wild Plants
says, "Wamkins first fetched queer,
bulbous root out of America which
some called 'hodado.' while others
who had heard the Peruvians mention
1t. spoke of 1t as Il potato Periam's
Cyclopedia of Agriculture says that Sil
John Wamkins found II growing wild
near Santa Fe de Bogota at an alti
tude of 5000 to $4,000 feet. He alsG
says that it was fetched out of Amer
lea" at about the time settled upon by
Haskell-viz, in tho year 1865.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-27
Died from tn !. Shock

Santa Cruz, Jan. 26--Harry Chand
ler, aged Il years. died at San Jose
as a result of the shock he received
Saturday afternoon near San Mateo,
when he saw the remains of man
who had been run over and killed by
train.
Chandler was taken Ill in San Fran
cisco, but his illness was not of seri-
Gus nature and he was on the way
home. After the man was killed ths
train stopped and the remains wers
taken to the side of the track anc
were in front of the window which
Chandler looked through. He tainted
and was taken to San Jose, but never
regained consciousness.
Chandler was formerly assistant ci
electrician here. Recently he had beer
employed by power company al
Crockett. He was a member of th,
Red Men and Maccabees. He was OF
sensitive nature and never coulc
bear to see anything which causd
people to suffer.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-27
HOME NEWS TOLD IN
PARAGRAPHS
Personal and Local Items of
Interest to All, Picked
Up Today

Lovelock Flour, $3.50 per hundred. at
Browns. 27-6t
The Fashion Cafe will be open every
night until IL o'clock. j-15-tf
A. Fink OF San Francisco is regis
tered at the Lafayette.
w. ]. Reed was an arrival on No 4
from Frisco this morning.
Violet Glycerine Soap. perfumed with
violet odor. 25c a box. Brown Bros.
Drug Store. If
w. E. Blair, travelling man whose
headquarters are in Reno, is calling OF
the merchants of Winnemucca today
Station Agent Straun, of oreana,
who is somewhat under the weather.
came up yesterday to consult Dr..
Samuels. He will return on No. to-
night.
The particular. hard to suit and
hard to fit individual is invited to call
of clothes made by him will give YOU
satisfaction. Bear in mind that he
carries only the latest styles and pat
terms. tt
BY a recent change in force here ID.
g. Anderson comes from Ogden to
take the place of VIM. Wilson as night
baggage master. Mr. Wilson has
been promoted to the position of daS
baggage master, the change taking
place yesterday.
MIR. A. Pasquale has opened nev.
saloon in Pa adise Valley, called -he
Auditorium Grotto, and has secured
the services of Mr.. VIM. Twist as mix
| rlegist. Only the best of wines, IL
auors and cigars will be kept AMI a
generous share of the public pam
age is solicited. Mr.. Pasquale's aim
| is t.. please. 25-I2
Henry Duncan no longer doubts the
| bible story about Lots wife. tuning
| into a pillar of salt This morning
ne AYERS, a young lady stopped III
front of his store to tie her shoest. ing
| two we'll known young men of Win
nemucca were passing down the street
at the same time, and Henry declares
| that both of them turned to rubber.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-27
WILL LAY TRACK IN
SPRING
Western Pacific, 1t Is Said,
Will Begin Work Early,
Starting in Nevada

The Ogden Journal says that S. M.
preliminary work being done by the
Western Pacific near Toano, near the
Utah Nevada boundary line, states
that the company has just completed
the boring of the sixth well along the
proposed route and work in this par
ticular branch has been discontinued
until the spring opens. The wells are
placed at intervals of from fifteen to
twenty miles along the route and will
supply ample water for the road across
the desert
1t was a gigantic undertaking and
has bee brought to a successful close
after several months work. The wells
We're put down with an eight-inch cas-
ing and in many instances several
hundred feet had to be drilled to get
satisfactory flow of water. The
water in all instances is pure and cold
and will serve for drinking purposes
as we'll as power 1t is the intention
of the company to convert these well
districts into an oasis in the desert.
The exact date of the construction
work has not been given out, but 1T is
the general impression among the
surveyors and other employees of the
company that with .the breaking OF
the spring the new transcontinenta
road will lay the first track in Ne
yada
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-27
Worlds Fair Notes

The work of installing the exhibits
the exhibit palace has begun.
Russias building will cover an area
A by 100 feet. A tower 100 feet high
will be feature The building will
stand in the foreign section, east OF
he administration building.
The frame work of the Inside Inn,
The Worlds Fair hotel with $500 rooms
aas been finished, and the staff cover
ng is being apnplied. The hotel Will
oe open for guests on April 80, when
he gates of the exposition open.
a In an exhibit that reached the fais
.ecently from Idaho were some po-
Satoes of unusual size. Many weighed
over four pounds each ana 1t required
1nly from a dozen TO fifteen TO fill a
oushel measure. These poatoes may
De seen in te Idaho section in the
Palace of Agriculture.
Machinery Palace is one of the busiesJ
spots imaginable. Because of the
nassiveness of the great engines and
machinery being placed there, very
arge force of workmen is employed.
This is to insure everything being In
eadiness April so so that President
Roosevelt may touch the button and
set all the Worlds Fair machinery I'll
motion.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-27
BAD WRECK ON THE
BURLINGTON
Three Passengers Killed in q
COiliSiO +, and a Dozen Others
Badly Injured

ST Louis, Jan. 26.-The Denver ex-
press on the main line of the Burling-
ton road, due here at 6:35 D. M, was
run into from the rear by a local pas
senger train while taking water at
Garden Creek, about forty miles north
of here last night, and three passen-
gers were killed, four seriously in
jured and seven badly hurt. The
wreck occurred on a bridge over Gar
of the local train and the local engine
were burned.
The express was running behind
time because of the blizzard weather.
and had stopped at a tank just after
clearing the bridge to take water.
Suddenly, without warning, the local
train crashed into the rear of the ex
press train. The light passenger cars
)f the local train were badly demolisn-
I'd and the bridge filled with debris
which took fire.
A wrecking train was dispatched
rom here, followed by relief train.
long distance telephone message
-IOfi ol 1udilSS, dt IlluIiSHt, was "
he effect that the rear sleeper of the
Denver express stood on the bridge
when the collision occurred. The sleep
er was smashed. The local train loco
motive was crushed and set fire to
he bridge and the structure and TIVE
,ars of the local train were burned
The express managed to draw the
damaged sleeper from the flames. l
S presumed the casualties occurred
the local train, but how many wer.
lurt in the sleeper is not known. l.
stated that trainmen escaped by
jumping, but that the local fireman
was badly injured. Because of the
| burned bridge, traffic is suspend ID up
il temporary repairs can be made.
The local tram was the Hannibal
accommodation and was running al
most on lime. at a speed Of twenty
niles an hour.
Contrary to earlier reports comes tbs
;tatement that several trainmen were
hurt. Engineer John Nunns, of the
accommodation train stuck to his post
and it is believed he is under the de
bris as he cannot be found. Accom-
nodation Conductor Mckay is report
cd seriously injured and Fireman
frank Heit and Baggageman Willett
we're sca4ued by escaping steam.
One of the Pullman cars has been
urned into a temporary hospital.