The evening times., 1895-10-28

horses crashed through the car. Had
the trailer contained a full load Of passen-
gers, there would probably have been
several fatalities.
PLACED THE BLAME.
The wrecked car and hose carriage were
quickly surrounded by a crowd of excited
people. They placed the blame for the
accident upon AotOrman Berry.
After the collision the electric train ran
nearly TO H street before Ii could be
stopped. Bystanders stated that it was
going at the rate of at least sixteen miles
an hour. Conductor Ed. Russell stated on
the contrary that the cars were going at
the usual rate of speed.
similar accident between engine No. 8
and Ninth street electric train was mar
rowiy averted at the same corner about
one month ago while the engine was pro-
cceding at midnight to a blaze in the
First police precinct.
Foreman Smith, of No. 6 company, was
called upon by the following citizens, who
will testify that the collision was due
entirely to Motorman Berry's careless
ness: W. s. Hatton. 1908 Sixth street
northeast; 8. G. De Maine, 9I6 New York
avenue northwest; ]. W. Hurley, $40 I
street northwest; L. Bush. S26 Ninth street
northwest: A. 8. Ewalt, Ninth and I
streets northwest, Toby Bush. Sl7 Seventh
street; and ]. Barnes, with Nelson, Nor
ris & Co.
CHIEF PARRIS' INVESTIGATION.
Chief Paris is gathering data from eye
witnesses and Will embody all the facts
obtained in report which he will submit
to the Commissioners TO-DAY.
One of the results of the investigation
will probably be the PRONUNCIATION of an
order requiring street ears employing rapid
motive power to stop on the first side OF
all crossings.
In making his report to Chief Paris,
DR.. c. b. Robinson, the District veteri-
marian, called attention to the fact that
this Is the second accident from a similar
cause, and says that in his opinion such
occlrrences may be avoided by compelling
electric and cable cars to stop at cross
1ngs befofe passing over the street.
Chief Paris was emphatic in his approval
of the suggestion, and said that in his juds-
ment IL is the only safe method. For the
safety OF vehicles and pedestrians / should
require the cars to stop at all crossings on
the first side, II had my way" was his
comment. -,
In bis report to-day the chief will recon-
mend that the railroad company be held re-
sponsibae for all damages.
IF the men OF the fire department were TO
blame should bring them all up and recon-
mepd the dismissal of every one of them,
but they are not to blame"
The chief laments the loss OF the horse. He
said II Is ono of the very best horses in the
service, and cannot be repla ced for $500.
In addition TO the names given above as
witnesses OF the occurrence, others have
been handed in rs follows, all confirming
the statement that the motorman was 10
blame for attempting TO cross in advance
Of the hose truck: Mr.. Rothchilds. corner
Of Ninth and streets. who beckoned 10 the
motorman not TO start; Mr.. johnson. No.
sos II street, who also bcckoned the mo-
tOrman not TO proceed; Joseph Small and
John II. Hurley.
Commissioner Powell had not known of
the accident until informed by The Times
reporter. He said that If it shall be shown
that the railroad company violated the
regulation that requires all vehicles TO
stop upon the approach of fire depart
ment engine or truck, it would be liable
for all damages incurred. The investiga-
tion would be made.
Commissioner Ross said the board would
await the filing of Chief Paris report.
but that thorough examination would
be given the case.