Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-05
COLUMBIA NEWS.
OUR REGULAR COHRESrONuENcE
another NiG Wreck on the River Kuad

OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE
another htg Wreck the River Road
Another large wreck occurred on the
Fort Deposit railroad, about fifty yards
north of the depot Mt Washington, on
Saturday night. at 10A5. The whole en-
Sine. No. 81. excepting the pony or small
wheels in front, and twelve cars wsre
thrown from the track. By the siding rail
being too close against the main tack
switch rail. Conductor keating walked
from where the accident occurred to Co
lum5ia, that being the nearest station, to
report the wreck. The wreck was a grand
sight to behold, and as tho day was 50
plcassnt yestsrday crowds ftom Columbia
were present. 1hs cars were piled on top of
each other, and IN suoAa nsnAer that the
twelve wrecked cars covered the space that
six cars could stand on. Tho track was
torn up for about $50 feet. The Coluua.
bia wrecSers arrived at the scene Of
the disaster ut $50 Sunday morning and
cars were loaded and nine empty. By
p. M. Sunday, nine cars had been raised
and placed on the track, and rs darkness
approached, the three cars that were
thrown over tho cmbankmsnt were left in
that position. Oac Of them is a total
wreck and mos. likely the Washing
ton people will go it for kindlins
wood; but the othcr Two can bo
repaired. The wreckers left for home,
bringing the nine cars raised with them,
about $50 p. H., reaching Columbia ut
6:5O p. IN. Several narrow escapes wore
m1(ie. At the time Of the accident Con
duetor heating WAS in the engine attend
ing to some Of his papers which he had in
his hand, but seeing his danger, leapcd out
Of the window and ran down the embank-
ment. tho ears following. To get out Of
the road he made for tbs river. but
stumbled and fell, covering himself with
sand, but he escaped being hurt. Fro
man Mcrarbit, about tho same time,
leaped out OF tho opposite side, but he
had very small space 10 jump on
aud also steep hill to climh He was
somewhat jammed about the legs but no
thing serious resulted. The brakeman WIS
the most badly scared man Of the crew. At
the lower end Of Little WashinSton-the
train was coming northward-ho took his
position on top Of one Of the end cars. \
number OF citizens. seeing what had hap
pened to the front part Of the train, yelled
for him to jump; and he did; from tho top
Of the car to the ground, distance Of l6
Spotten stuck to his engine. By order
Of the +. II. Il. and at tho com.
pany S expense, breakfast and dinner were
furnished at one Of the hotels, for
wreck hands. This was only Just, as tho
men had come without anything to cat.
In speaking Of the wreck. wo must not
forget to mention the efficient service OF
Mr.. Ben Lichty, who had charge Of the
telcgraphin.. Four times he had to climb
q pole, aud connect and discOnnect tho
wires. In raising one Of the cars, stout
rope had been wound around tree, but
upon attemptin. to pull, the trce and
else gave way, nearly breaking
the telegraph wires. Another attempt
was made. but before commencing it, Mr.
Lichty had to sever the wires, and after it
was over, had to again connect them.
Dull Sunday.
Yesterday was tho dullest Sunday Col
umbia witnessed for many 4 day, The
streets were deserted all day, except when
the churches and Sunday schools left out.
Tho evening, if it were possible, was even
duller than tho day. Hardly living soul
passed either up or down Locust street,
our principal thOroushfare, from six to
eight O'Clock, and then only when tho
churches were leaving out. All Tho
s. houses Of God' had large congregations,
and in nearly every place Interesting
sermons were preached. Rev. William
p. Evans, in tho Lutheran Sunday
school, requested all unmarried persons
Of his congregation to meet with him mt
his home next Tuesday evening, when he
will tell them something Of interest. Ho
did not invite tho married folks, rs they
have enough work to keep themselves
busy. All Of the churches will be appro-
priately decorated during the HOLIDAYS.
The Presbyterians have given out tho
characters for their Christmas cantata, and
are working bard to make the affair Il sue
cess. We h1ke not been informed of tho
arrangements for the other churches for
tho holidays, except the Lutheran, who
will play tho beautiful cantata, "Fairy
CrOttO.'
borough Brlcfa.
Vigil;'nt fire company important meet
ing to- O-night.-Lovering's book store left
Columbia in disgust.-Cc. & gymnasium
ready fnr use this evening; turkey shoot
ng did not como oG.-ExcelsiOr eiccution
,lub ut Miss Sallie PattOn's, tl,is evening
It O'Clock. chased trSmps
asst night trying to enter p. X. II cars in
rOnt Of Blacks hotel.-Wcsley Ablc's
Irm not amputatcd yet. His wife was
homo to his assistance from
Ter dying mothers bedside.
Postscript.
New p. X. r. time table,. X. Henry,
New Era correspondent, sick in bed
Abram Valley died Of typhoid in Wash
ngton borough, aged g and member Of
he band. Christian Boyd, p. Il. r.
brakeman, had right hand mashed COUP
ing cars ut MOuntvillc.-West track from
ast yard to MOuntville crowded with
re.sht. Light snowfall to-day.-Two
|runken women fought on Tow Hill Sat
lrday night. n
Masonic El0ctiOSs.
At stated meeting of Washington
"Ise, No. 159 F. and A. NJ, held at Dru-
1Oro Centre on Saturday, Doc. 3, 1881,
he following officers we're duly elected to
erve for the next Masonic year ensuing:
Y. NJ, Milton NJ. SOurbScr: :. w.. Will