The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-29

train never crowded him lor time peiore III lact,
arrival at Beverly he did expect tnat traii to pass
him before he arrived at the POM Oh MS destination.
o. Isn't IL usual, Mr.. Nolan, for you to look at
voSr watch while you are running IsalnS A. Yes,
int in this instance knew that Was behind time
sns was no weh
white lights on your uains a: Yes, sir; they are
IN the lanterns Us to color. or 10 the impression
meant to be given by their color; should whistle
Down brakes'' as quickly at sight OF the one as the
other.
O. DO you consider It safe to stop your train on
curve for any cause Without senu,hg man PACK 10
Q. Is the curve where the accident TOOK place as
great as any other on the roads A. Well yes, It is
a great curve there are lew larger the road.
O. DO YOU know anything of the habits OF the
engineer OF the pullman trainr A. so far as
Know he is a temperate man. OF steady habits;
never heard that lie used intoxicating liquors.
This concluded the examination of Mr.. Nolan.
Mr. Ives, on behalf OF the Eastern Rail road Com
psny, desired to state that that company were par
ticularly anxious to have the most thorough and
rigid investigation INTO this matter and 10 that end
would AFFORD every facility to the Jurors. He re-
quested that senograpnic reporter be appointed
take the testimony to be delivered at tho inquest
This request, however, was strongly opposed By
the Coroner, and although the lawyers the jury In
formed hin that he had legal right so to do he
stubborny hung to his point. He was willing, he
for their own use, but he could not see how ap-
preparation OF 81 80 per day was going to cover the
bills nor why his private record Of the testimony
should be made up by reporter The old gentle
man waxed wroth In the face Of opposition and said
he wanted the jury understand that he didn't
what they did, he was going to make up his own re-
cord and send 1t into the Superior Court He refused
to bulge an inch. and poor Newland VINO had been
bored Tor an hour with the discussion was permitted
to sign The record anu depart in peace.
The inquest will be continued tomorrow.
An inquest was also held at the City Hospital upon
the bodies Of the victims who died at that nstitu.
ton, but only sufficient evidence was taken to show
when aud by what means the parties came to their
death, the matter Of blame to any party parties
being left entirely to the inquest sitting at Revere.
MORE VICTIMS ADDED TO THE FATAL LIST.
Two Of the three victims OF the railroad disaster
still at Revere, were identified to-day as John F..
Kelly, Of East Boston, and Maurice Connell. Of
Charleston. The third, woman. apparently
twenty eight years OF age, remains unknown.
William A. Selfe, OF Beverly, whose name was
given among the killed as w. A. Seeie was a men,
Der of the firm Of Royce Tuck II Co., merchants,
as Milk street. Boston.
The number of deaths is now stated to be thirty.
The following are additional names OF wounded:-.
Stephen o. Thayer, printer, of Newton, badly
scalded.
Miss Lizzie Hatch, OF Charleston burned not Sc.
riously
- Hockey age seventy. badly scaded.
Charles II. Stacker South Salem, arm badly
broken; also seriously scalded.
Edward Bailey, scalded on head and hands and
crippled In feet and legs.
Frank B. Cotton, severely scaded about the face.
The remains of Mr.. and Miss Foster OF Prov,-
dence, were conveyed to that city to-day.
The funeral Of the late Rev. Dr. Gannett will take
place tomorrow al noon from the Arlington street
church.
SUITS COMMENCED AGAINST THE RAILROAD COM
PANY.
It is stated that suits Tor damages against the
Eastern Railroad Company for injuries received in
the collision Saturday nave already been filed to
the amount Of $15O,O0O
INDIGNATION MEETING IN swAMPsCOTT.
The citizens OF Swampscott, suffering under
melancholy excitement. imme dately after the par.
tculars of the terrible calamity had been circulated
among them, took measures toward holding public
meeting for the twofod purpose CT expressing their
sympathy with the relatives and friends Of the
TINS and TO manifest their indignation toward the
railroad corporation and demand more facilities
and better protection in the future The meeting
was arranged to take place IN the Town Hall this
evening" and IT was largely attended by all lead
ing citizens in the vicinity. Probably less than
six hnndrnd present and among the
number were many Wiz Ine
charming Swampscoit shore for recreation
during the summer months and who pass several
times daily over the Eastern road between this city
ana their temporary summer retreat. Prominent
Boston business men, retired merchants, profess
sional gentlemen and not a few stockholders In the
road formed the solemn concourse assembled. and
they all united, earnestly and emphaticay, III
pronouncing the sad event OF Saturday eve as
NOTHING LESS THAN wILFUL MURDER.
E. W. Morton, one Of the summer residents or
Swampscott was the first to break the silence after
The citizens had assembled. He said the East.
ern Railroad Corporation carried g. 900 Of passen.
gers O year and made million dollars every year.
Within few hours there had occurred terrible
calamity, which had spread fear over the whole
community and they had met here TO give express
sion to their feelings. He had been, he said,
requested to call the body to ORDER ana he hoped
some gentleman would nominate chairman.
The name of E. r. Nudge was suggested and he
was unanimously chosen. Mr. Nudge in taking the
chair addressed the meeting a. follows:-
CTTIzENs-We have met tonight to consider our
duty as members Of a community In which an
appalling calamity has causei distress anu mourn
ing. This accident II so 1t can be termed, demands
at the hands OF those whose tuty 1t will be to IN
vestgate the causes, sum thorough ana
impartial consideration as shall place the RESPONSE
Olity eXacty Wnere III oeongs. tAppiauSc.l In Sucn
remarks as may be made | Especially but earn
estly beg You to control your feelings and the ex
preston OF them in way wntn Will show that we
are only actuated by sense o. duty. We are citi-
zens ola state where enlightened public sentiment
Is formed and guided by farless expression OF
opinion. | will not anticipatethe actions OF this
meeting by any further remark, but leave the sub
ject in your hands, for such treatment as may
be thought udcious and necessary.
After the remarks of Mr.. Nudge the following
preamble and resolutions were offered by Samuel
Gookn:-
Whereas deeply impressed By the long series OF
railroad casualties, OF which tina Of Saturday night
coming near us, seems to pt the chief, and be.
lievng that they can and mustbe prevented, we,
residents and inhabitants Of SNmpscott. in public
meeting assembled, sOlemnly reDlved,
Ftst-That in the event OF Saturday night we
recognize not "the mysterious povidence OF God,n
but the reckless carelessness OF han.
Second-That our gratitude islue to the Heavenly
Father that we were not Ourselves of the victims
and that many endeared to b by ties Of friend
ship and blood have escaped.