Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-28
Two RAILROAD ACCIDENrs.

One Man Instantly Killed--Another I'm Pre-
carious Condition at the Hospital.
Two shocking accidents occurred on the Bal
tiinore and Ohio railroad within the past twelve
hours. one resulting in instant death and the
other in a narrow escape that even now might
terminate fatally. Both accidents took place
within stones throw Of each other.
The first occurred last night shortly after IL
O'Clock. William F. Bergman, son of F. w.
Bergman. the tobacconist, residing at 107 PENN
sylvania avenue, in attempting to board an in
coming train at LIST street and Delaware ave-
nue. missed his footing and fell underneath the
cars. He was literally cut in two. as the whole
train passed over him.
1t seems that Bergman, who has lately
reached his majority, in company with two
friends, named Ellis and Hilton, were in
O'Brien's saloon discussing National Guard
affairs. he was a member Of the Washington
Light Infantry.
The incoming train was heard and Bergman
notified his friends that he going to jump
on and ride to the station. His friends tried to
dissuGde him, saying the train was coming
too fast. but he paid no attention to
them and made a rush for the train. which had
just come in sight. He jumped for the plat
form of the third coach and missed, falling I'M
der the car. The entire train passed over him,
and when his frightened companions ran to
his rescue he was past human aid. The news
was carried to the family and it Frustrated his
father.
The body was removed to Zurhorst's under
taking establishment, where it was viewed by
the coroner Later it was removed to his home.
The funeral will be held tomorrow from the
Church of the Reformation.
THE ACCIDENT THIS MORNING.
Wm Brahler, grocer doing business at the
corner of 4th and II streets northeast, was run
into and perhaps fatally injured by an incom-
ing train on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
shortly after 10 O'Clock this morning. The
accident happened at the H street grade CROSS
ing, which is considered the most dangerous
crossing on the road.
Brahler and his ten-yeer-old son Gustave
while attempting to cross the tracks we're run
into by train. Both we're thrown from the
wagon by the shock. Mr.. Brahler received
severe injuries about the head and body. The
son miraculously escaped.
According to a statement made to STAR
reporter by the son he and his father were
waiting, together with n number Of others. on
H street. for the safety gates TO open. After
some minutes the gates swung up and they
the gate than it was instantly lowered, shutting
them in. The horse became frightened and then
the engine crushed into them.
THOUGHT TO BE DYING.
Brahler was thought to be dying, and Rev. NJ.
c. Dolan Of st. Aoysius' Church was sent for.
He rallied, however, and was sent to the Provi-
dence Hospital, where it was found necessary to
amputate the left leg.
Robert L. Redmond was a witness to the
affair. He was standing on the west side Of the
track and saw the gateman lift the gates and
after Brahler had gone through Immediately
close them. He said 1t was clearly the fault Of
the gateman.
At the crossing where the accident took place
there is considerable travel and the company
has erected patent alarm, which rings at the
approach Of q train.
Drivers Of vehicles, however, pay little at
tention to the gong, relying on the gateInan,
who stands there all day raising and lowering
the gates.
LITTLE HOPE OF RECOVERY.
This afternoon the patient was in precarious
condition and there is little hopes Of his re-
covery.