Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-21
TRAINS IN COLLISION.
The Chicago Express on the b. 4 o.
Railroad Runs Into the HagerstOwn
Accommodation


THE AIR BRAKES FAIL TO woRK-sEvERAL
PERSONS INJURED, BUT NO ONE SERIOUSLY
TALK WITH BOTH ENGINEERS AND THE Ex.
PERIENCE OF PASSENGER.
What might have been a serious railroad ac-
cldent occurred this morning at 9:45 O'Clock on
the Metropolitan branch Of the B. and 0. rail-
road where it crosses NJ street. The Chicago
express came round the at its usual rapid
rate OF speed, and coming upon the track of
the Metropolitan branch, it ran down under
full head before stopping to back into the depot.
While going at this rapid rate, David Silas, the
engineer, saw the Hagerstown accommodation
standing on the track ahead of him waiting to
follow his train up to the depot. He at once
endeavored to check the speed of the train by
putting on the air brakes but found to his dis
may that they would not work. He then
whistled down brakes, but still the train
went plunging madly on. Mr.. Chas. Stuart,
the engineer or the HagerstOwn train, was
in the cab using the oil can when he saw the
danger that threatened, and as quickly as pos
slble began to reverse his engine and move
down on the track. He was, however, too late,
rs the express came crashing into his train, and
as it struck the engine he was thrown from the
lowing his chief. The shock was terrific COM
pletely smashing in the front of the Hagerstown
engine, and driving the tender completely
passengers in the three cars attached to the
train were all shaken up and greatly terrified.
Shrieks and cries were heard on ali sides. Mrs.
Ellen Howes. an old lady living at 1928 NJ
street, West Washington, was severely cut in
the forehead. small son of 7. w. Hess, U. s.
A., was cut on the top of his head, and a young
lady was slightly hurt. The police and health
department were at once notified, and they
were soon on the ground with ambulances and
patrol wagons, and the persons above men
toned were taken care of.
the the eight
of ffnr
they had experienced. Fortunately no one
was injured. The engine was badly used and
the lower part of the baggage car was twisted
into splinfers, and before the police arrived
some OF the people living in the vicinity were
securing contributions to their winter supply of
k1ndling wood. Fireman Rainshower was the
only person hurt on this train and he was cut
ana bruised to q considerable extent. In a
short time yard engine was sent down and
the depot, when the passengers were trans
ferred to other trains. The Hagerstown train,
however, after being struck ran back under q
partial head of steam some distance down the
railroad, where the people alighted and made
the best Of their way to the city. A number of
the passengers were from the campmeeting at
Washington Grove.
STATEMENT OF ENGINEER STUART.
The engineer of this train, Mr.. Stuart, was
found by STAR reporter seated along the
track at the side of his disabled engine, talking
about the accident. He said: II was waiting
tor the express to come out of the somewhat
further down the road than usual, and while
standing there saw it coming down the track
at full speed. At once l reversed the engine
and started her, but she struck US, and then
l was thrown back and something struck
me on the side and was thrown out OF my cab.
The engine hadn't much steam on and she ran
down the track until halted by the grade.'
The fireman, Mr.. Smith, was not hurt, and
Joseph Spence, the baggage master, was the
only person in that car, and he escaped injury,
except good shaking up.
STATEMENT OF ENGINEER SILAS.
norvi6 Las rl,o
press, who made very narrow escape. said to
a STAR reporter that he was coming down the
Y at the usual rate of speed and when he saw
the Haserstown train in front of him he tried
TO put on the air brakes, but found that they
work quickly enough to prevent collision.
At half-past eleven the engine and one car Of
the Chicago express and the entire HagerstOwn
porter asked the agent, Mr.. Chesley, what was
the extent of the loss. He responded that he
didn't know, and added that he didn't know
moment he would perhaps be unwilling to
make.
PASSENGERS ExPERIENCE
gentleman who was ON the incoming train
said, in conversation with STAR reporter this
morning: ~ was on the smoking car, which WAS
combination Of baggage. Our train came to a
stop out near the Boundary, as is frequently
done before going on to the depot. The train
had been stationary q minute or SO, when some
doWs jumped up eXcitedly and rushed for the
rear door. At the same time a men rushed in
from iI the baggage compartment shouting for
the passengers to get off. The train then began
to move backwards, and in an instant the col
ltsion occurred. We were all thrown about
pretty miscellaneousy, but no one in the
smoker was very seriously injured. although
number were cut and bruised. stepped out
Immediately on the platform, and in response
the car, jumped off. All the time the rate OF
the train seemed to be increasing. AS the en-
gine went past saw that the engineer and fire.
and other employees. The last saw of the train
1t was going rapidly around the curve with no
one on the engine"
THE INJURED PASSENGERS.
Mr.. Alfred Ray, q large landowner near For
est Glen when he jumped from the train. rolled
down the steep embankment, and it may be
has sustained serious injury, and a lady on one
OF the rear cars was badly cut.
George A. Jeffries, living at Knowles station,
on the Metropolitan branch. was injured about
bis head and hips. He was removed to the
depot In the patrol wagon.
thomas Reed was not seriously injured,
although he suffered great pain from a broken
rib. He was removed at once to the hospital.
Mrs. CrOssen, of Clifton, Virginia, received
several cuts about the body, and had her thumb
sprained.
James Reed was thrown from his seat and
had his side injured.
ward, also received slight injuries about his
side
O
A BOAT RACE AT MARSHALL HALL-The
boat race between Nessrs. NalIy and Ferguson
at Marshall Hail yes terday afternoon, was won
by Mr. Nally by hal length. The course was
one mile and return and the race was rowed in
single out-r1gger working boats. The race was
one OF the attractions Of the excursion given by
the Relief association Of the folding room em-
ployes, government printing office.
SUIT FOR $4,000 DAMAGES FOR INJURIES
FROM Docs BITE.-Gustave Bruder has sued
william McCutcheon to recover $40, 600 dam
Bruder by being bitten by Mr.. McCutcheon's
dog on the 3Oth of July last
ROBBERRIES EPoRTED. - Theodore Miller,
Saups place, 7th street road, reports stolen from
MS mouse yesterday afternoon, coats, vests,
value of $23.5O. Geo. w. Crocker, Ala K street
n. W., reports that there was stolen from the
new building, corner 10th street and Rhode
Island avenue, on the mig ht of the 10Th instant,
planes, DTS, braces. chisels. etc.; value, $5.
mis- tournament was held by the Tennis club
composed Of players in the vicinity OF Silver
Springs, at the residence Of DR.. Harding, last
Wednesday afternoon, the players being hand
Mr.. Oscar Woodward The playing was excel.
lent throughout, aud In many instances bril-.
liant. A set between Messrs. Woodward and
Mclean and MessrS. Workman and Brooks was
Suitaoie prizes were awarded to the winners.
Mf. oscar woodward secured the first prize,
Brooks the third.
CAUGHT IN THE AcT.-Oficer VIM. f. Marr,
Of the Uniontown sub-station, lives near the
insane asylum, and has large number OF val
uaDe fowls which he has been missing from