Left Philadelphia on the five P.M. train. At Jersey City met with an accident. Train collided with a fire engine, killing its driver (totally severing the head from the body), injuring the firemen and demolishing the engine. Delayed three-quarters of an hour. Finally got out and walked to the ferry. The day was mild. Strong north-east wind. Met Ketler at Johnston's (had telegraphed him to meet me there). We walked about till well towards midnight—Johnston and his folks had been over to hear Stanley lecture (Brooklyn). Delivered picture to Johnston. All much struck with it as a likeness.
Telegram from Bush.