Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-01
EQUINE ANIMOsITTES.

How They Developed Their Hostility to the
Human Race by Nearly Killing John
observation-disclosures Displays of Versatility.
The rapid succession of dangerous runa-
way accidents, together with the singular
condolences presented in several very
serious, and in some instances fatal acci-
dents. OF recent occurrence, have a powerful
tendency to confirm the fatalistio theory
that vlsltatlons of certain evil tendencies
nave their periodicals as certain in their
issues as the cob and flow of the tides. The
paper containing the account of Patrick
Larklns untimely death had scarcely been
read ere an accident occurred similar in ma
ture to the former affair, with the
exception or few minor details.
Inc victims in each instance were express
men, and both accidents resulted from in
ability to avoid or control the manoeuvres Of
unmanageable horses.
While driving west on Third street about
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, the animal
owned and driven by Mr.. John Woodward
became suddenly frightened, and started at
lively pace in the direction mentioned on
that thoroughfare. Although travelling at an
extremely lively rate, the horse was still
manageable until Washington street was
reached, when the horse suddenly SHE'D in
an attempt to run north on that street, the
shock being SO unexpected that Mr.. Wood
ward was violently projected. from his seat
10 the pavement below, striking head down
ward.
Assistance was at once called, and the un-
fortunate man was conveyed to the Office of
DIR. Hemingway, on Third street, directly op-
poslte the Metropolitan hotel. The sufferer
was attended by Drs. Stamm and Heming-
way, who did all in their power to alleviate
the pain of the sufferer.
| DR.. Brisbine, the family physician, was
subsequently called, and the wounds, which
consisted chiefly of frightful cash III the
| head, were pronounced concussion of the
brain.
After the wounds had been dressed, he was
conveyed to his residence, corner of Walnut
street and Irvine avenue, and although alive
up to late hour last night, there is but
slight hopes of his recovery.
The accident seems particularly unfortu-
nate, as Mr.. Woodward has only been in the
| express business about year, having been
previously engaged in the tailoring business
at No. 50 Third street. Mr.. Wood ward is
| an Englishman by birth, but has resided in
| this city for nearly twenty years, having
served during the war as wagon master in
Second regiment, Minnesota State volan-
teers.
| MINOR MIsHAps.
While moving along Wabashaw street, yes
terday afternoon, a team owned and driven
by farmer named Rogers. became suddenly
frightened, and taking the bit in their teeth,
they proceeded to tare wildly south on that
thoroughfare until Donnelly's saloon was
reached, when their fight was partially
stopped by coming in contact with buggy.
O1icer Bahe, with the assistance of stran-
ger, collared the animals at Bridge square,
thereby averting what might have resulted
in very serious accident. The buggy was
damaged to the extent of SIS, which the
farmer willingly paid, expressing. at the
same time, determination to keep keener
eye on the festive animals, in the future.
An accident occurred to Mr.. Murine,
the courtroom keeper at the Merchants hotel,
yesterday afternoon, which might have re-
suited in very serious consequences. While
driving on Third near Wabashaw street
about O'Clock, the king bolt of his buggy
unexpectedly broke, detaching the shafts
and two front wheels completely from the
rig, thereby letting Mr.. Murnine harshly
down on the unfeeiing pavement. Taking
advantage of the. situation, the animal started
at chain lightning speed in the direction of
Seven Corners, in the vicinity of which his
fight was abrutiy terminated. Beyond q
slight scare there was no harm done.