The Portland daily press., 1894-03-14

Arm.
The community on Munjoy Hill were
thrown into state of great excitement
last evening by one of the most deplora-
BILE runaways that has happened in this
city for long time.
AS a result of it three men have brok-
en- limbs, while several other people
were thrown into conditions bordering
upon nervous prostration.
All these calamities were brought
about by the bay horse owned by Mr..
John Cousens, the grocer, whose store is
on the corner of Congress and Howard
streets. Ten weeks ago last Saturday
the same horse ran away while being
driven in a sleigh and broke the arm of
Mr.. Cousen's son, Charles c., young
man of 35 years. well-known and popular
on the hill. Mr.. Cousens was just get
ting about from this accident; and was
still unable to use both arms well, when
he started out last evening about
o'clock in the store delivery team, drawn
by the bay horse. With him was Mr..
John w. Smith, aged about 30 years,
clerk in Mr.. Cousens's store, and we'll
known veteran with an excellent war
record, somewhat infirm from an un-
closed wound in one of his legs. The
two men sat on the front seat of the de-
livery wagon, while two little boys, one
named Fred Mosely and another whose
name is unknown, were slowed away in
behind
At point near the head of st. Law
renee street, the team driven by MI.
Charles G. Cousens, fell in with another
driven by Mr.. Charles Thomas. AS
they went along the two teams spurted
little, in the course of which the Thomas
horse fell down.
This fall frightened the bay horse in
the delivery wagon, and it started to run.
Mr.. Cousens. having one disabled arm,
gave one rein to Mr.. Smith, while he
pulled with all his might on the other.
But their combined strength could not
check the unlucky animals speed, and
he tore on along the street.
When below Atlantic street, the horse
perhaps irritated by the pulling upon
the reins, suddenly kicked with great
force. One of his iron-shod feet struck
Mr.. Cousens on the leg, fracturing it
very badly indeed.
Upon receiving this blow, Mr.. Cousens
either jumped or fell to the street, LAND
ing all in heap as a bystander de-
scribed it. Although blood spurted
from the broken leg, the wound in which
the fall to the street did not improve,
Mr.. Cousens retained his senses and his
courage.
Meanwhile, the horse tore along, Mr..
Smith vainly endeavoring to check his
speed, and headed directly for the skat-
ing rink. Seeing that disastrous col
lision was inevitable, Mr.. Smith jumped,
striking heavily in such a way as to dis
locate his shoulder. The two little boys
who we're in the back of the team, slid
out unframed, and disappeared in safety
in the crowd. while the horse smashed
into the rink.
By this time there was the greatest
excitement and CONSERVATION in the
neighborhood. Men and women alike
were fainting or falling into hysterical
conditions. One of the most serious
cases of this kind was the case of Henry
Z. Powers, young man of eighteen, who
is a clerk for Mr.. John Chisholm. The
sight of the blood and the excitement
aggravated heart trouble which he has
and upon returning to the store he fell
heavily to the floor, entirely insensible.
Those about vent to working upon him,
put failed to get any signs of life. Then
Drs. Searle and S. G. Adams were sent
for. and after an hours work, conscious
ness began to return. 1t was then found
that one of the small bones of his arm
was broken. He was taken to his home
and at late hour last night was re-
ported comfortable.
Meanwhile the other victims of the
disaster were being cared for. Mr.. Smith
| had been able to walk home, where he
was made comfortable.
In Mr.. Cousens's case there was more
| difficulty. The neighbors carried him to
| his house, on Congress street, where
| Drs. Baker, Gordon and Weeks were soon
| in attendance. The patient was put ufi-
der the influence Of ether, and the
| fracture was examined. 1t was found to
| be very serious indeed, SO much SO that
| it is expected it will be necessary to re-
| sort to amputation. 1t was said last
| evening that there was about one chance
| in fifty of saving the foot. The final
decision was not made last evening.
| Mr.. Cousens's left leg was the one
| broken. 1t is a little curious that
| it was Mr.. Smiths left arm that was
dislocated, and Mr.. Powers's left forearm
! that was broken.
The bay horse, author Of all the
trouble, escaped without scratch. The
| breaking of the two shafts was the only
| damage done to the delivery team.
| Mr.. Cousens had just recovered from a
| broken arm, and the present disaster
| foil Y.-it 49,, ai..I+ m