The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-12
WRECK ON THE L., N. A. & c.
A Baggage Car Burned and Several Passen-
gers lnjured--NO One Killed.
lnenial 10 the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BEsooMGNGToN, Ind, Feb. 1.-THE Louisville,
New Albany & Chicago road this morning suf-
fered another heavy loss in wreck that oc-
CURED just east of this city AT l2 o'clock, mid
night, a train started from Charlottesville under
charge of conductor John Grafton, to carry pas
sengers for southern connections The train
consisted of engine No. 55, engineer John
Vaughan, one baggage car and two coaches. The
train was running at the usual rate, when, on
coming around curve down grade, just as
it was entering the city. the engine struck q
switch and passed over safely, but the tender
and following cars ran out on side track, going
only few roads when they came in collision
with several loaded freight cars with terrific force
The crash knocked the stove in the baggage
ear, and in few minutes it was in flames. For
tunately the jar broke the coupling and the two
coaches ran back several feet, thus keeping the
flames from spreading. The sudden shock
threw the passengers in every direction. When
the excitement had somewhat subsidized, the
work of caring for the injured was begun. The
light from the burning train caused an alarm of
fire. and it was not long till citizens arrived at
the scene The injured were at once carried to
neighboring houses where physicians were sum
moned Following is a list of the wounded:
Edward Magee, Bloomington, salesman for
Heidelburg 81 CO., Baltimore, was standing
up at the time Of the collision, and
was thrown back four seats, strik-
ing on his side. and breaking several
ribs is suffering intense pain, and it is feared is
hurt internally
Frank Perkins, express messenger, made a
narrow escape; he was getting his packages
ready for Bloomington when the smash came
he was covered up entirely with boxes, etc.; his
loud cries brought the mail agent, who succeeded
in releasing him just in time to escape the fast
approaching flames; his limbs were bruised and
he has several severe cuts about the head
John Caruchat, brakeman of Harrodsburg
was struck in the head and his jaw is broken,
causing severe injuries; he is now quartered at
the Orchard House.
John T. c. Wilkins, of Campbellsburg q pas
senger, was bruised about the body.
Jefferson King of Campbelsburg, passenger,
has a bad cut on the head and was also
struck in the side; there are fears of internal
Injury, and he is suffering great pain.
Morton Compton, of Evansville, drug drum
mer is injured about the limbs but is able to be
about; he is to be married tomorrow at 10
o'clock, and SAYS he will be able for the occasion.
The express goods are almost an entire loss.
Several thousand dollars in money was burned.
The baggage was saved, and much of the mail
matter for the South saved. Among the mail
lost was that for St Joe Hill, Muddy Fork,
Farabeer, Campesburg Saltillo, Lepsic Or
leans, Harrodsburg Smithvlle, Clear Creek and
Louisville
The cause of the accident was the switch,
which let art the cars on the side track 1t
is thought tnat as the engine struck the switch
rail it broke rod of the switch, thus letting the
track give way.
All the passengers are being well cared for,
and the railroad officials are doing all possible
for their comfort. The last report says all the
injured are resting easily. The track is clear.
but trains are running only from Lafayette, ow-
ing to the snow blockade.