The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-31
CRUSHED UNDER THE WHEELS
Mr.. ]. N. Hopkins Killed by The Fast Mail
on the Richmond and Allegheny.
HIS son 4 PASSENGER ON THE TRAIN.
Particulars of an Unusually Sad Accident.
The Remains Were Brought to Richmond.
The wife Is Grief stricken.

Mr.. J. N. Hopkins was struck by passen-
ger train and instantly killed yesterday after
noon few moments before o'clock.
II was a shocking and unfortunate accident,
and occurred about two miles from Richmond
on the Allegheny division Of tho Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad.
Mr.. Hopkins was employed by the railroad
company. His duties consisted in having the
water leveled in the canal. this being neces-
sary for the power used at the mills in this city.
To produce thelevel the locks in the canal for
nine miles from Richmond have to be turned
so as TO let IN larger or smaller supply OF
water as the time may demand. and AL. Hop
kins was just on his way TO fulfill this duty
when the casualty took place.
The SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT.
Haxall s. a station on the road. was the
scene Of the accident Dir. Hopkins had his
Office there, and at that point is also situated
a series of locks.
The deceased, while the heavy shower was
in progress left his Office and, raising his
umbrella attempted 10 cross the track.
by the locomotive and several wheels
of the coaches passed over his BODY before
the train was stopped. 1t is probable that
when Mr.. Hopkins was struck he was holding
his umbrella SO a. 10 ward of the rain from
the west and never once saw his impending
fate.
THE TRAIN sTOPPED.
The train was stopped as soon as possible.
and his co-operatives tenderly lifted the body
and placed IL in the baggage car. Mr.. Hop
kins still lived but was unconscious, and died
before reaching the city. The train was a
regular one, due at the Richmond depot at
6:l0 p. VI. Ii is n through train from Clifton
& H.. g.. -
the moment this tram. for be came out on
the track just at the second when tie train
reached Haxalfs
One of the saddest features OF the tragedy
was the fact that Dir. Joseph Hopkins, son
of the deceased was a passenger On the train.
In conversation with IiMEs reporter last
evening he said: When we reached Haxalls
! did not know what had happened. The
train stopped IN jerky sort of way, and
as | looked out OF the window
! wondered what was the cause of the delay
Several of the passengers Immediately left the
car. and returning in few moments said that
q Mr.. Hopkins had been killed The news
sounded like q thunder-clap to me. and for
the first time ! realized that the stoppage of
the train had been caused by some one being
hurt.
KIND ATTENTION.
The passenger and train crew were very
thoughtful and considerate and did every
LDlIS DOSSlDlc 10 ease IhLutf pain. DuL you
IN his mercy did more than human hands. and
father died while on his way TO Richmond"
The remains. as soon as they reached the
depot were conveyed to Christians under
taking establishment. where they were EN-
balmed and placed in an appropriate casket
The injuries consisted in a wound on the left
temple. and besides several bruises about the
body, both legs were broken. Mr.. Hopkins
also sustained internal injuries.
BOWED IN GRIEF.
The news was sad. indeed for Mr. Hop
kins' family His wife is bowed in grief at the
unfortunate occurrence, and when the reporter
cal ed last evening she was resting but slightly
easier from her prUstration. Many of the
neighbors were calling and offering their ser
vices, and that sympathy which at times as
suages borrow was freely offered by these con-
siderate friends.
Mr.. Joseph Hopkins Is telegraph operator
for the railroad at Stanards He received a
letter from his father a few days ago asking
him TO come down and pay visit, and he
was on the train coming home when the acct
dent occurred.
Mr.. HOPKINS.
Mr. Hopkins occupied a position on the
canal for the past forty years. He was en-
ployed on that waterway when il was known
as the Kanawha canal He retained his posi-
ton when the Allegheny Railroad Company
bought the canal. and still held his place
under the present regime.
He was twice married and leaves four chill
dren. Unknown and popular man. his
acts were ever characterized by steadfast
rpose and an unwavering belief in the
truths Of Christianity. Loved by his friends.
respected by his acquaintances and es-
teemed by his associates hrs death Is sad in
telgence to many. and in their bereavement
his family have the heartfelt sympathy of
the entire community.
The remains will be conveyed TO the resi-
dence. No. TIA Floyd avenue. this morning.
and the funeral will in all probability take
place late this afternoon