Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-01
TWO EATAl ACCIDENTS.
Augustus Corson Drowned--Michaei Bib
BILE Struck by Train.

BILE Struck by Train.
SpesaaA Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
New CASTLE, August Little Angus.
tus Oorson, years old, son Of
Joseph s. Corson OF No. 22S9 Mutter
street, Philadelphia, was drowned in the
Delaware river, near this city, yesterday
afternoon, and his body has not vet been
recovered. The particulars of the sad
accidents are as follows: Oorson. the
father Of the boy, is skipper Of the
trim little yacht Alva, and the family
which Is visiting John Larkin, who resides
on Pearl street, this city, arose early
yesterday morning In anticipation sf a
days pleasure on the river. Accordingly
the party, which was composed OF Cor
son, his wife and children, Mrs. LarkIn
and her children and several others.
started from the wharf at about o'clock,
for Pennsville, n. j., which is situated
opposite here. All, with the exception
Of Corson, his son and two other small
boys landed. and the balance
OF the crew proceeded up the
friver In the yacht, about
mile where the anchor was tossed. so
as to allow those on board a few hours
fishing. Sail WAS made for Pennsvilla
about p. m. aud just rs the boats bow
had been turned down the river the
main sail swung suddenly around and
little Augustus, who WAS standing on
the deck just forward Of the cabin. was
struck In the head by the boom and
knocked overheard. Corson, who was at
the wheel, was in the water in an I'm !.
slant, but the little fellow never arose
above the surface, and he boarderd the
Inflated boat for Pennsville. where
the balance OF the party was taken on.
arriving here shortly afterward. When
the sad news WAS broken TO the mother
she was almost distracted, and her grief
was heartrending. Mr.. Corson, accom-.
panied by hls brother-in.law, John
Larkin. dragged the river until a late
hour last nighs in the hopes Of finding
the body, but to no avail. They made
another trip TO the spot this morning
but their search for the remains up TO
noon had proved unsuccessful. Augustus
was a smart and bright little fellow and
the parents have the sympathy Of the
community In their affllction.
Another fatal accident occurred near
here this morning the victim being
Michael Bible section hand on the r.
w. and b. railroad Ribbla, with the
other members OF the crew, under the
supervision Of Joseph Griner. was work.
ing on the track short distance below
State Road Station on the p, w. and
3. railroad. There are two tracks at this
point and the unfortunate mRn was
engaged on the Southbound track when
he stepped of TO allow extra freight No
I'd 20 pass. In doing so the wind caused
by the passenger train blew of his hat
and In attempting to grab 1t he stepped
directly In front of the BNorthbound pas.
ssnRer train due here at g.3l. He was
struck by engine No. 73, John
Beckley engineer, and hurled
agaiast moving car Of the
freight train, which again threw him
violently into ditch alongside the rail-
road. His fellow workmen ran to him
but he was unconscious and apparently
dead. The bleeding and mangled form
was placed on a streteher and brought
to thls city on the train and taken in
charge by Undertaken Clewell The de
ceased resided In Dobbinsyille. He ia
35 years Of age and leaves wife and
three small children who are in desti-
tute circumstances. He has b. en- en-
ployed by the railroad company since
December last year and it Is said he Is a
member Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Relief Department. Coroner Gamble
will hold an inquest Tomorrow.
An important meeting OF the Board OF
Trade will be held at the chamber this
evening. A full attendance is desired.
The tugs Hercules and Argus OF the
Red Star Line are at Delaware street
wharf, awaiting orders to tow 10 sea the
large American ship John r Kelly,
bound for Hioga, Japan, with an i'm
mense cargo Of oil.
A party Of colored people picnicksd on
the battery yesterday.
Mrs ]. O. Jemison and Miss Abbie
Jemissn are sojourning in Salem, N. J.
Charles Gray is in Chestertown, Md j.,
visiting friends.