Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-30
PETERSBURG.
SERIOUS COLLISION ON THE NORFOLK
AND WELDON RAILROAD.
Tw q Freight Trains wrscked-A Severe
Observation-Disclosures Badges
Democratic Convention.
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PETERSBURG, Sept. 20. 1886.
Another collision, serious in the de-
struciion Of property. occurred at an
early hour this morning on the Norfolk
ard Western railroad two miles west oil
Burkeyille. Fortunately, however, no
lives we're lost, and only one person
Henry Dorse, colored brskemsn-was
injured. and be very slightly. As FAR
ss can be ascertained the particulars oil
The accident are about as follows;
Three sections Of Freight Train No. D
lett this city this morning-the first in
charge of Conductor W. p. Bessley, at
2:35 o'clock-all for Lynehburg and
The West. Instructions were tele-
srsphed from Norfolk to hold this train
al Burkevillc until the arrival OF Train
6, in charge of Capt. Smithson, coming
east. These orders seem MOTTO have been
carried out, as No. 5. went on through.
About two miles west OF Burkeyille,
while running at full speed, it came in
collision with train No. 6. Both en-
eines we're wrecked, and about thirty
five cars, comprising the makeup Of the
two trains, were derailed or seriously
damaged, causing altogether a disas-
trous wreck. 1t is also said that the
track was considerably torn and dam
aged at the spot, aud the contents Of
the cars scattered. The engineers and
fremen Of the two trains saved them
selves by jumping, when it was discov-
cred that the collision was inevitable,
and after turning off steam, to render
the collision less violent. 1t is esti'
mated that the loss to the company by
the accident will be between $50, goo
and 100000.
A relief.train was dispatched from
this city to the scene Of the disaster as
early as possible this morning, fully
equipped for service in clearing the
track; but the character of the wreck
is such that it will hardly be possible
to clear the track Of all distractions
before tomorrow. Meanwhile the pas.
sengers, baggage, and mails, east and
west, will be transferred to trains, and
there will be no serious interruption to
travel other than delay.
1t was only few weeks ago that,
through forgetfulness of orders, COL
lision almost as serious as this one oc.
Cured between freight trains a short
distance this side OF Burkeville.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS NOTES.
One of the Petersburg Knights Tenn
plars who attended the recent Grand
Conclave in st. Louis brought home
with him between fifty and sixty
badges, representing as many different
Communicates in the United States and
foreign countries. ALI of them are
pretty, and many very rich and beauti-
fol. lie intends to have them made up
into a handsome design to keep as a
sourenir of the interesting occasion.
lie made similar collection while at
tending the conclave in San Francisco
three years ago, and had a beautiful
and ingenious flag made Of them.
Under the new law governing the in
spection Of tobacco for expectation,
the three United States inspectors in
this city will tomorrow go out of office,
and the inspections will thereafter be
made by deputy collectors at the ex-
pense Of the Government. No appoint
ments for that duty have yet been an
nouneed.
The Democratic Convention called to
meet in Petersburg tomorrow to nomi-
nate a candidate for Congress in this
district promises to be well attended,
but, as has heretofore been said, there
is decided difference Of opinion as to
the policy Of making a nomination.
The Convention will doubtless carefully
consider the matter and hear fall ex-
preston Of views before taking any
action.
The Republicans are watching the
action Of the Democrats in this contest
with as much interest as the Democrats
themselves, for it is believed that the
refusal Of the latter to make nomina-
ton means an independent Republican
candidate.
The managers Of the COlored Indus
trial Exposition, which it ispropOsed to
hold here in October, are busily ar
ranging their grounds for the ExpOsi.
ton. The Association has purchased
land in Dinwiddie county, near The cor
poIate limits. They expect to have a
Creditable exposition and a large at
tendance.
Mayor Jarratt has notified the Mayor
of Charleston of contribution Of $500
by the citizens Of Petersburg in aid Of
the earthquake sufferers, aud accom-.
panied the notification with a handsome
letter Of sympathy.
SUITS FOR DAMAGES.
Two interesting suits for damages
against the Norfolk and Western rail-
road will be tried in the Circuit Court
Of Nottoway county next week, begin
ming on Monday. One of these is that
of 3. F. Golden for sl0, 900 for injuries
alleged to have been received by the
collision of freight trains near Burke
Vile some weeks ago. Another suit,
based on different grounds, is that Of
W. E. Hinton for $4,000 damages.
1t is learned that the strest-rsilway
here is to be extended shortly from its
present termination, OF the West-End
Park, to the Central Lunatic Asylum,
in Dnwiddie county.
EARTHQUAKE TREMoRs.
Several citizens declare that they
felt earthquake tremors here last night,
all of which were very perceptible and
unmistakable. The first was felt shortly
after ii O'Clock, and others were no.
ticed later. All Of them, however,
we're slight. ROBIN ADAIR.
MECKLtNBURG COUNTY.