The New York herald., 1875-08-18
EDWIN BOOTHS INJURIES.
NARROW ESCAPE OF THE GRRAT TRAGEDLAN
FROM DEATH-AN ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM
THE BREAKING OF HARNESS.

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE GREAT TRAGEDLAN
FROM DEArH-AN ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM
THE BREAKING OF HARNESS.
The brief announcement made in yesterdays HERALD
of the accident Edwin Booth the favorite American
tragedan caused great concern TO his legion Of friends
in this city well as to his many admirers throughout
the country many of whom teegraphed yesterday from
distant points this city for information to his con-
don The vague statements to his injuries hereto
fore published well calculated to alarm as they
indicated possibility that the injuries sustained by Mr.
Booth might prove fatal Happily the occurrence was
not OF so serious a character Nevertheless the mention
OF the accident called TO Mr. Booths country seat at
Cos Cob yesterday many friends relatives who
pleasantly disappointed learning from the household
and the physician in attendance-Dr. H. P. Geib Of
stamford--that the unfortunate gentleman rs not in
danger of death from his injuries and is likely yet
theatre goers for years with his brilliant
delineatons of character.
When the reporter of the HERALD visited the resi-
dence of the great actor yesterday afternoon he found
Mr.. Booths grounds which directly opposite the
Cos Cob depot occupied by corps of artists, who, hid
in the grass skeching the mansion and grounds
The representative of the HERALD called at the house.
and was met by Mr.. Magongal, late treasurer of
Booths Theatre who stated that Mr.. Booth
out of all danger, and that no one could
be allowed TO enter the house, as Mrs.
Booth. suffering
the shock, not able to see visitors. While
MI. Magonigal was making these statements there
emerged from the shrubbery surrounding the house
bright little girl who approached the reporter with the
remark:-
There have been many friendly inquirers here
already to-day and have given them all the facts
have l can tell you the same as told them"
Mr.. Magoniga gave way to Mr.. Booths little
daughter who at once entered into minute description
of how the accident occurred. From this it appears
that about halfp ten O'Clock on Monday morning
Mr.. Booth, who had as his guest Dr. Kellogg
Cfafa IVea x~lpVn
keepse started for Stamford with the double purpose
Of exercising his horses and enabling his guest to ad
mre the picturesque scenery Of four mile drive He
had selected for the work his favorte Nellie and her
colt and taking the lines he turned their heads in the
direction of Stamford They travelled at good pace
and exhibited signs of Iesessness. AS they began
to descend Richmond HilS within a mile of Stamford
village the headstal of the colt broke, and Mr. Booth
became unable to guide or check the team
The colt naturally became frightened and started
down the hill break neck rate of speed, carrying
along her more sedate mate. Mr.. Booth was quickly
thrown against telegraph pole with great force and
rendered temporarily insensble. Dr. Kellogg managed
TO retain his seat for some time and endeavored to
check the speed of Nellie and her colt but
cessul He too, was thrown out and received severe
cuts the head, front and back His injuries, how
ever were but slight, and when the villagers came out
and assisted in the removal of the two wounded gentle
to Mr. Booths residence the doctor was so far
vaescent that he declined assistance and asked them TO
aid the great actor
MT Booth was carefully lifted while still in an insen-
sibe condition. from the roadside and carried his
home at Cos Cob He spoke for the first time upon his
arrival home when he asked for his wife and daugh
ter and at once recognized them Miss Booth reports
that her fathers injuries slight, consisting of Grac
ture of the left arm below the elbow and of ribs
''However,' - said she ~ not surgeon, and you
had better go Stamford and get all details from DR..
Geib; he was in attendance, set papa's arm, and he
says papa will be all right in few weeks 1t is not his
sword arm, and the injury will not likely give him per-
manent Inconvenience" ="
Dr. H. 7. Geb, who attended Mr.. Booth, describes
his injuries to be follows viz A comminuted frac
ture of the unal joint below the elbow joint and also
fracture Of two ribs He further states his condition to
be favorable at this writing-nine O'Clock M.and he
is sleeping quietly, though his numerous bruises have
given him considerable pain especially those about the
abdomen of which there many He suffered greatly
from the shock, but the injuries the whole will not
impair his mental faculties or gestures. Dr. Geib
poets him to be fully recovered in a month or six
weeks at the latest
As there to have been some doubt entertained
among the theatrical profession TO the correctness of
the telegram received by Jarrett Palmer from Mr d.
b. Carey it is proper say that Mr. Carey yesterday
explained TO the HERALD reporter his knowledge of the
accident He is the station agent of the New Haven
Railroad at Stamford, and having been there sixteen
years is well known. Mr. John b. Knapp, near whose
residence the accident occurred, at drove into
Stamford and suggested Mr.. Carey that Mr. Booths
friends should be notified. Mr.. Carey elegraphed, at
half past one P. NJ. the fact that Mr.. Booth had
been injured, and signed his despatch officially. He
naturally feels annoyed that dscredt given TO a
despatch which he forwarded for the information of
Mr. Booths many friends in this city. When the
HERALD reporter left Cos Cob at late hour last
ing Mr. Booth represented to be resting easy and
all the symptoms point to rapid recovery that will in
all probability prevent recall Of his many engage
ments for the fall and winter this and other cities
DR.. Kellogg remains invalid at Mr.. Booths resi-
dence, but it is believed he will be fully recovered in
few days