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Sedalia Evening Democrat. MEW SERIES. SEDALIA, MISSOURI, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4, 1897 A FRIGHTFUL WRECK Engine and Train Flange Into the River. THREE TRAINMEN KILLED Fourteen Cars Went Worst Accident for Several Years Past. Three trainmen were instantly killed and fourteen cars of freight hurled into the Missouri river in a wreck that took place on the Missouri Pacific railroad at New Haven, a station sixty-four miles west of St.

Louis, at 2:30 Sunday morning. The cause of the wreck was a landslide, caused by the heavy rain. The track had been Ifct by the running water and was left without support. It gave way under the train, and roadbed, track and train went into the river. The tracks at that point lie along the river bank, and the water that had gathered on the above ran down on the track.

The wrecking crews from Chamois and St. Louis went to work at once and the track was cleared at jo this morning. The bodies of Engineer Homer Evans, Fireman Henry Haukup and Brakeman E. McQueen, all of whom were from St. Louis, were all recovered during the afternoon.

The other twnmen escaped with slight injuries. Officials of the Missouri Pacific state that the cause of the wreck was the tre.mendous fall of rain that visited that portion of the state Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. It was much in the nature of a waterspout at places and flooded the entire country. At the point where the wreck took place a roaring stream was formed where there was none before and where there was no provision for any body of water to be carried off. The track one mile east of New Haven, where the wreck took place, lies along the bank of the river twenty feet above the water, while another bluff towers thirty feet above the track.

There is a ditch along the track with box sluiceways to allow the water to pass under the track, but, when four inches of water fell, these boxes were inadequate and great cuts were made in the roadbed that left the track unsupported. The freight train came bowling along, and when it hit the unsupported track, train, track and all went sliding down the bank into the river. At the time of the wreck Engineer Evins, Fireman Haukup and Head Brakeman J. C. McQueen were all on the engine.

They were carried down into the water and their bodies were found later in the cab of the engine. They were badly bruised, but death had resulted from drowning. Fourteen cars of freight of a miscellaneous character were carried down in the wreck. The last tram that passed over the track prior to the wreck was the St. Louis passenger from Omaha, which brought a heavy run of passengers.

At the point mentioned the engineer found water on the track when he crossed at 11:23 ran slowly, as he well knew the dangerous condition of the track when water ran over it. He encountered much similar trouble and ran slowly through it until Conductor Marsh went forward to the engine to inquire why such slow time was being made and learned the facts. Marsh remained in the engine for thirty miles and found water on the rails at many places. The condition was reported from the station where the first stop was made, and at several of the places flagmen were stationed and orders at once given for all trains. It is claimed that the ill fated train had slow orders when it was wrecked and was supposed to be on the lookout.

The wreck blocked the entire road from St. Louis and threw the other trains into great confusion and they all came in far behind. The wreck was one of the worst that has occurred on the line for PRICE, FIVE CENm were sent over the Wabash and K. T. roads from St.

Louis to Sedalia, but this afternoon everything is running along as usual, the main line being opened for both freight and passenger traffic. Other Information. A special dispatch from New Haven to the Globe-Democrat gives the following additioual in regard to the wreck: Three men were concealed in the cars that went down. They were from St. Louis, and had been working on the government works at Gasconade.

One of them was William Douglas, who received a broken leg and other injuries. One of the others was taken out dead at 2 4his afternoo The third escaped without injury. Each had a check for ii6. Of the cars in the wreck, one contained mules, one hogs and another cattle. The others were loaded with miscellaneous freight.

The dead men all lived in St. Louis. Engineer Evans leaves a widow and five children, as also does Fireman Haukup. McQueen was a single man. They were instantly killed.

The engine went headlong into the river, carrying them with it. The bodies were frightfully scalded and bruised almost beyond recognition. Evans carried an insurance of and is given the name of being one of the best men on the eastern division of the road. One of the singular incidents connected with this wreck is the fact that when the train was approaching Gasconade, Chas, Koeliing, the middle brakeman, claims to have seen an apparition while on top cf his train. It was a white object, and dissolved before his gaze.

It so affected him that he feared an accident, and offered Engineer Evans for his insurance policy until St. Louis was reached. Roadmaster McGuigan boarded the train at Etlah, the first station west of here. He started to get on the enginr, but the blinding rain and darkr ess warned him to stay on the cat ore, thus saving his life A hravy freight train passed over this point about one hour before freight train No. 128 plunged into the river.

A section gang with a handcar were also patrolling the track, on account of the storm, and passed over the road a short time prior to the accident, and on both occasions the roadbed and track appeared to be in a perfectly safe condition, so that the slide must have occurred just about the time the train reached it. The bodies of the three dead trainmen arrived in St. I.ouis at 11:30 last night. Conductor Lee and Brakemen Welsh and Kelling, who were on the wrecked train, but who escaped injury, returned to St. Louis last night.

CARNEGIE CUTS WAGES. His Men Become Indignant and Make a Protest. years. All day yesterday and last night St. Louis and Kansas City trains Pittsburg, Jan.

4. management of the Homestead steelworks of the Carnegie pany has issued a notification that there is to be a reduction of from 20 lo 30 per cent in wages of the workers of the mills. The reduction may also affect the of the tonnage men. The greatest indignation prevails among the men, who claim that the reduction is unjust. When the notices were posted, the men met and appointed a committee to waft upon General Manager Schwab.

He told the men that he wonld lay the matter before the officials uf the company. WAGES CUT. A Reduction From 61 to 51 Cents Per Ton. Massillion, Ohio, Jan. have been posted at all of the mines in the Missillion district of a reduction in the price of pick mining from 61 to 51 cents per ton.

The notice says a rate of 60 cents has been agreed upon in Pennsylvania, under the long established system whereby the Ohio rate is 9 cents less than that of the Pittsburg district. Therefore, the 31 cent rate will be maintained ex isting conditions. it 2,000 men are now out, but i believed they will resume work and continue until after the meeting of operators at Columbus, January 12. THE STATE CAPITAL Missouri Law Makers Gathering for Work. THE WIRES BEING LAID.

No Opposition to Fight for the Speakership Candidates for the Minor Places. Jefferson City, Jan. 4 The trains today brought many members of the general assembly, which will meet at noon Wednesday. Up to last night few members had arrived, but the hoteh were made lively by the hosts of applicants for the elective and appointive positions in the house and senate. To see this crowd of active, bright fellows who are so anxious to help run the law making machinery, one is impressed with the thought that somehow there are not enough offices.

The speakership fight is attracting more attention than anything else, and Farris, of Laclede, seems to be well in the lead. Indeed his friends claim that his election is sure. He is not a showy man, but he is a persistent worker, and has ability as an organizer. He has corresponded with all the tnembers of the house. The stand he is taking in his for the speakership is a tip as to wtiat the temper of the new house would be.

Farris is making his race upon a platfoim He is not at all back ward about stating what it is. It is, first, that the legislature must pass Pianos -SOLE AOENTH- Haines Braum- ueller and Stoddard. Wasliburn Mandolins and Guitar. Our prices are the very lowest. Call and examine stock, we are satisfied we can make it to your interest.

A. W. PERRY SON, 30 BROADWAY. aoeaoeseeeeooooseoo Every Suit I make is superior to any you ever had on. I make it a speciality that my work and fit shall be of the best.

Try Me Once, and you will come again. MAURICE WEISBURGH, High Art Tailor, 107 West Third. LOCATED AT LAST. Pope Hifirsfins. Who Disappeared from Sedalia Two Years Ago.

Lawyer Pope Higgins, who mysteriously disappeared from Sedalia about two years thus referred 10 in the Sweet Springs Herald: The many old-time friends of Pope Higgins, formerly city attorney, and raised from childhood in this vicinity, who rather mysteriously disappeared from our midst nearly two years ago, will be overjoyed to know that he is pleasantly located, enjoying good health and doing well. He is located at Roseland, British Columbia, from which point Dr. W. Buck Parsons, of Missoula, Useful. Presents Shoes and Slippers.

Buy Them at SEDALIA NATIONAL BANK. Capital, Snrplas, $12,700.00. Have moved to their new banking room, southwcfft comer Third and Ohio streets. Rii H. Bothwcll.Pres.; William Murphy, Martin Renkin, F.

W. Simltz, Chns.Hye, H. G. Clark, Dr. D.

F. Brown, Charles Evans, H. W. Meuschke, Dr. E.

F. Yancey, Henry invite offer to doDosi tors ever Oaeis and responalbUlty warrant. 9 0 BARGAIN COUNTER NOW MADE UP High Grade Blank Books BOOK STORE. can completely furnish Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen at prices that will please you. THE Houst urnished Carroll and others carried him into St.

Anthony convent, where Dr. Overstreet attended which he was removed to his home on East Twelfth street. He will be laid up several weeks. Coal Oil Stove Exploded. A coal oil stove at the home of Thad H.

Hatcher, No. 522 West Broadway, exploded Sunday evening, and did about worth of damage. A carpet was ruined, bed and bedding damaged and the paper on the wall made worthless. The loss is covered by insurance. Wm.

Loans. J. D. DONNOHUE. Borrowers and lenders brought together 309 OHIO STREET.

LoSnS I a fellow-servant bill; second, that railroad fares must be reduced from 3 to 2 cents a mile, and third, that freight rates on cattle and grain must be reduced. This gives an idea of the legislation which will come before the men who are to assemble at noon Wednesday. have forced us to a gold said Farris last evening. is dear; two cents buys more grain than three cents used to. The price of everything has come down, and railroad rates must come down in There will be no opposition to Vest in the democratic caucus, though there are many of the members who have a great admiration for Governor Stone, and if that gentleman had desired to have entered the senatorial Contest there would have been a mighty interesting fight.

But there is no candidate agilnst Vest and he will have the caucus nomination by acdlamation. There is a feeling abroad that this IS to be a session of unusual importance. The leaders of the dominant party seem to feel the responsibility that is upon them, and there will be an earnest desire to enact needed legislation. Died at Hughesville. W.

B. Selby, a veteran of the late war, who was wounded at the seige of Vicksburg, died at his home in Hughesville last Saturday, of disease, aged 65 years, and was buried today. Death of Mrs. Tesch. Mrs.

Tesch, an aged lady living on East Third street, near Hancock, died Sunday, and was buried in the country today. Telephone 122. Hoflhiui Bnildinf. S. s.

CROW, DENTIST. Odontunder for the painless extraction and Cataphoiesis for painless filling ot Teeth. received a letter bearing the above information, which he forwarded to his son, Harry, of this city. Pope also writes that he is interested in the mining industry at present and will in the near future turn his attention to the brokerage business, whereby he expects to make fortune. His Sweet Springs friends wish him unbounded success in his new field and hope at some future day he will return.

City Council Tonight. meeting of the city council gives promise of being of unusual irapQrtance. It will be the fit St sessiqpof the new year, and the Andrews power ordinance 'is certain tcT come up for discussion, if for nothing else. If you are interested as to whether or not the ordinance would be a good thing for the city, drop around at the council chamber tonight and the interested parties orate on th subject. The Union Service Today.

A union service is being held this afternoon at 3:30 in the Christian church, Dr. Cool leading. Tomorrow afternoon at the same hour a like service will be held in the Broadway Presbyterian church. All are cordially invited. Whose Outfit Is This? A bay horse, hitched to a buggy, came to Geo.

packing house at midnight last night and was taken charge of I Mr. Alcorn. At last report the identity of the owner was not known. Thanks, Ladies. The emocrat returns thanks to Misses Josephine Irvine and Corinne Lower, of the Hughesville neighorhood, for a box of most delicious cake.

In quality and style of our second-hand chamber suites we are away up. In prices, away down. Come and see them. Exchange Furniture Ill East Second street Qnaii Season Ended. The open season for quail ended on January so that all hunters who shoot any of them in this from now on must do so on their own responsibility, and take their chances of being arrested and fined for each offense detected.

Out of Jail. Lina Douglass, four days for disturbing the peace, and John Kilfoy, four days for vagrancy, were discharged froin jail today. Fractured His Knee Cap. Pat Pressley fell on East Fourth street Sunday morning and badly fractured his right knee cap. Chas.

1897 WE START AT New Orleans Molasses, per gal 30 O. K. New Orleans Molasses, per 50 Good Sugar Syrup, per 30 Maple Syrup, pure, per gal 1.00 Maple Sap Syrup, per gal 1 40 3 lb can Tomatoes, per doz 90 2 lb can Corn, good, per 70 3 lb Moutitain Corn, per 90 3 lb Fanciest Coro, per 3 lb Table Peach, per 10 3 lb White Peach, per can 3 lb Table Apricots, per can 12H 3 lb June) per can OSH 3 lb Peas, (Talt Slagles) per can 15 8 lbs Navy 25 7 lbs Rolled Best Home-made Lard, 3 25 California fancy Dried Peaches, 3 25 Cleaned Currants, 3 lbs 25 Pitted 15 Imported Seedless Raisins, per 15 Cow-boy Mince Meat, 3 15 Self-rising Buckwheat, 3 25 5 lb pail Fruit Butter 35 lb pall Fruit 35 Hass Honey, with 10 Other goods at low prices. A Xew Year. Respectfully, W.

E. POINDEXTER, Cash Grocer, Corner Sixth and Ohio. 84 What McKinWy Says: i Since there is no protection on 9 wool I have a right to cut 9 and Bof syiair for ioc at the Union Reguiator Barber Shop, 111 OSAGE STREET. STORE, I 4 AGENT Goid Medai Fiour All grocers can be supplied with this Flour. Roseland Batter, the very best of creamery.

Groceries, both staple and fancy. Prices the same as published daily. BUY WHEAT. It is headed for a dollar. You can buy or sell Through us on limited margins anything dealt in on the varioiis exchanges of the country, 1,000 bushels of grain and up, 50 barrels of pork and ub shares of stock and up.

Bailey, Talcott Hoffman Sedalia, Mo National Bank, dalia. Mo SSSL These are Low Values Rio Coffee, lbs fl.oo Arbuckles 0 per 29 Broken Java Coffee, per lb 15 New Orleans Sugar, 25 lbs i.oo Bacon, per Lard, per Choice Rice, 6 35 10 bars Laundry Laundry Starch, 6 lbs Golden Drip Syrup, per Pickles, per gal Kraut, per Sugar Corn, per 05 2 cans California Table Peaches 35 Scotch Peas, 8 35 Pail Jelly, 15 Fancy Layard Raisens, 2 25 Orleans Table Syrup, per 50 WM. HAIN, Cash Grocer, 303 Ohio Sedalia, Mo Geo. T. Menefee Son, -DEALERS IN- ood and oal The cheapest place in the city to get your supply; also Hay, Grain and Mill Feed, 400 4:10 W.

2d St. 'Phone 29 FIRE INSURANCE. 93 111 ST. Office with Sedalia B. 3 L.

Ass'n, SedaUa, 3 Printing of all kinds, as good as the best. T. H. Fisher. Logan O.

ThoniM. FISUER PRINTING CO. 817 Ohio strelt. Branch Office 604 Ohio 'Phone 348. Telephone 105..

Sedalia Fuel Co For best grades of Coal: Earlington Coke Bristol Ridge, has no equal Farmers, for base burners. Clinton, Stove Wood. Windsor. 510-512 West Main Street. W.

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