The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-29

srArEsyu1r. n. c.. August 2s.--ISpeoial.l
Coopers hotel this evening presented the
aspect Of a ycritable morgue. The dead
bodies in the house which had been cofined
we're brought ont and placed in the pariors Of
the hotel preparatory to sending them to their
respective families or relatives by to-nishts
trains.
A subdued hush prevailed as caskets were
70 be seen silently borne along tho corridors
Of the hotel followed by ladies with awe
stricken faces and carrying flowers in their
hands Tho scene was one mover TO be for
gotten. Last night there were i've coTpses Of
ladies in the hotel.
rHE BODIES SENT HOME.
This morning the bodies of Mrs Page and
her daughter 1irs. George Mccormick, OF
Rowan county, were sent home.
Three others. Mrs. Sue Pool of Williamson
Mrs. Frank b. White Of Memphis and tbliss
Ophela Moore Of Helena Ark, were en-
balmed last night and were placed in the par
lCrs this evening, where many Went
aud viewed them with sOuOwng and
pitiful faces. They were sent away on
the evening train 20 their respective
homes. The other corpses are being sent
away and the first sight which ereets the eye
of the visitor as he steps from the train at the
depot IL u row Of lOng white pine boxes which
contain all that is left of the victims OF yes
terday mornings horror. and which are wait
ing 10 be borne away TO grief-stricken homes
I'D beTeaved loved ones
soME OF THE BoOms IAtBALMED.
The bodies of Messrs. Houston. Sykes
WiuslOw, West Fry, Austin and Of Dock
Welles (colored), in addition 10 those of tho
Meesrs Barnett and German, were shipped
10 the homes last night or this morning. The
n - Afr I1eha IA ba frQ1 u .
day, and that Of br. Brodle will be shipped
TO New York this evening. Quite q number
of the bodies have been embalmed. This af-
ternoOn funeral procession was TO be seen
vending its way 70 the city of the dead. bear
ing at its head one of the many victims. It
was Mr.. Charley Linster, Of Statesvil.e, who
was baggage master on the wrecked tram.
lie was a member of tho lredeu Blues, and
the company turned out in f. ranks to pay
the last honors to their comrade.
TIKI DEAD FIEEMLN.
The whole community has indeed present
ed the aspect of funeral to-day. Messrs.
Barnett and German. of Asheville who were
killed were members Of the Asheyille Fire
Company. and were returning from Durham.
Tremendous crowds have been hocklng
to the wreck all day, and hundreds
of horses and vehicles of all kinds
are to be seen tied near the spot The corOners
inquest was continued this afternoon. and II
was decided TO gotO the scene OF the wreck and
make another inspection toascertain. II posi-
ble, whether the track was tampered with.
The railroad people are pressing their theory
that spikes were drawn and the rails fell
down out OF the line just on this side OF the
bridge this afternoon.
WORK OF THE FIENDs.
Sheriff Allison and other witnesses testified
that they saw spikes and bolts lying around,
having appearance of having been drawn, and
also testified that the rail had by some force
been moved out Of the line.
The Jury this afternoon visited the rooms
of Colonel Bennehan Cameron and others.
who are unable to leave their rooms, and took
their testimony. Colonel Cameron If suffer
ing considerably from soreness, but nothing
more serious.
CARING FOR THE DEAD.
canvass of the situation here this morn
ing shows that the list Of fatalities Is not 70
large as many reports sent out yesterday indi-
Gated but the extent OF tho disaster - never
theless sufficiently terrible 10 throw
pail Of horror over this entire COM
munity. There has been little sleep
here for thirty-six hours past The whole OF
Statewide WAS aroused from slumber 0u tho
night OF the wreck and all have been busy at
the scene % the dread dlsaster ever SINCE.
business has been suspended aud all nave
been busy either assisting in taking out tho
dead from the ruins or in caring ior Tie
wounded.
TwENTY-rwo KILLED.
The official list of the killed this morning
shows the number 10 be only twenty-five.
OF the remainder of the number who were
on the Inflated train twenty-five are more or
less wounded and TWO only escaped unhurt.
The train consisted of four cars-ba gage
car. passenger car, sleeper and privste of
Superintendent r. X. Brldgers. livery car
was mashed almost to kindllng wood aud the
scene at the wreck battles description. How
any one escaped from the debris with his life
"lt.tra tyla nl "a ID
Superintendent Bridgcrs' car at the time Of
the disaster.
oTBERs MAY DIE.
The condition OF several OF the wounded
this morning Is such A. 10 make hope Tor !
recovery very doubtful. and II IS now feared |
that others viii yet be added 10 the death |
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Auditor Sanderlin's condition is favorable /
this morning. Ills injuues are slight and en- |
tnely superficial and lns complete recovery |
j. "a question OF only a very short time. There |
II no occasion for the slightest alarm at his |
condition Mr Patrick Ransom, son of Sena- |
Tor Ransom, who was also injured. Is IN a |
yery favorable condition this morning Mr. |
A L. Link and bride. OF Lexlngt n. who |
were married night before last, are among tho |
badly injured.
SLIGHTLY INJURED.
Colonel II. G. Deming, of Harrisburg,
Pa. G. A. Bailey. OF Danvile. Va; George
Bowlev. of Atlanta. Ga; Conductor Spaugh.
Sleeping Car Conductor Ciepper, .. W. Law
son, of Louisville, KY, and Miss Luellen
Pool. of Williamson, n. C., are among the
slightly injured.
Mrs. II. O. Moore. of Helena Ark; }; +.
Holler, Of Crossing, n. c.. and X. L. John
ston the newsboy are badly injured.
Statesylle is eyernowed with people and all
the hotels are full. Friends and relatives OF
the dead and wounded are fockng in from
far and near. and many are drawn here by
curiosity to gain every possible detail OF this
monumental calamity.
THE TOWN CROWDED.
People who reached here on the O'clock
train this morning from the East were unable
20 secure any kind OF accommodations at no
tes aud We're compelled 10 seek private houses.
Many people sat up through the night IN
chairs. Many Richmond andaDanyille ON
Gals arrived here, including Colonel Andrews,
Colonel Turk. Colonel Bridgers and others,
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