Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-01-24
DOWN AN EMBANKMENT.

DOWN AN EMBANK MENT.
Bennington and Rutland Train De.
railed- Traveller Killed
"A Woman Thrown Out OF q Car
window.
RUTLAND, VT, Jan. 23.-The Benning
ton and Rutland had a bad accident to-day
by which Edward Cobb of Wallingford was
killed and Mrs. Herbert Curtis OF this city
was seriously and several passengers slight
ly injured. The flyer, which had just left
for New York, was derailed while running
slowly at thelower end of the Rutland yard
and three cars rolled down an embank-
ment. 1t appears that the rear car left the
iron first and pulled the others after
1t. The engine stayed on the
track Mr.. Cobb and Mrs. Curtis
were in the coach which was the
middle car of the train. Mr.. Cobb, who
was large man, was found under the car
dead, but not badly mangled or dis
figured. Mrs. Curtis was thrown out of
window, but had no bones broken, and
serious results are not apprehended, I'M
less from internal injury not yet apparent.
The train left the track at a switch, bue
cars and track were supposed to be in per-
feet order. and the cause in not yet de-
termined. None of the cars were crushed.
Mr.. Cobb was fifty years old and was q
commercial traveller.
Lightweight Fight Arranged.
BR1DsEPoRT, Jan. 23.-Danny Russell,
the lightweight. and Frank Moore, cham
pion in the same class of New Jersey, will
sign articles to morrow for fnieh fight
for $500 a side. The, contest will be
brought about in month.
Russell was defeated by Harry Lane after
| fifty rounds two years ago and has fire.
quently challenged him since without get
ting match. He now claims the state
championship. The men are to fight 1870
pounds.
Garza,s Lieutenants Captured.
| GALVESTON, Jan. ga Rio Grande
special says news was received last night
that United States troops have captured
General Francisco Benavides in command
of the remaining CARA forces and Pru-
| dencio Gonzales, ne It in command. The
capture was made on the 21st near Julian
Querras rancho. It is said that Benavides
assem- led his forces with the intention Of
sacking Camargo.
Boxing Carnival.
BRIDGEPORT, Jan. 2s-The second box
ing crrnival of the Ansonis club was held
tonight. A big crowd of sports from al
over the state were present. The frs
contest was ten-round 60 between Jaci
Holman of Ansonis and Jack Curley Of
Bridgeport, lightweights. 1t was a fn'
exhibition. Referee Delaney decided II
the evening was q finish fight between
Frederick McGirr and Thomas Carver
both Bridgeport featherweights. It was I
fast and furious fight upon to the com
mencement of the sixth round, when Car
yer threw up the sponge and the fight wa
awarded to McGirr.
Arrival of Andrew Carnegie.
: New York, Jan. 23.-Andrew Carnegi
arrived here TO- day on the steamer Kaiss
Wilhelm II. At his house on West Fifty
and for several hours the two were closet
cd. Mr.. Carnegie had nothing to say 70
! publication.
Il Fatally Burned.
: CUMBERLAND, Nd. Jan. ga hous
t was burned at Patterson's Creek yestel
: day. John Malone and William McCsrth
T perished in tho flames and an old lady ws
2 fatally burned.
Kx-President Hayes Will.
!, |. Fremont, O., Jan. 23.-E1-PresideI
Hayes will was presented for probate t.
!. day. 1t provides for an equal Distribute
!, of the estate, after the payment of debt
4 among the Eve children.
Accident to the Plymouth.
4 NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Steamer Plymoui
u from Newport arrived at $3.50 this ate
y noon. She reports at TAO g. m. of Ne
% Haven she was compelled to slow down o.
l. repair her paddle wheel. having broke
l. many buckets. The Plymouth win a
y sail TO- night, but will lay over trip to I
n pair.
Il English reinforcement for Egypt.
,e LONDON, Jan. 23.-It is officially .
40 nounced that the British government b
r. decided nnon a SLIGHT inoressa of the Br