Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-13
KILLED BY DYNAMITE
M. John Canada, Formerly Of Man.
chester, Meets a Horrible Death.
WAS STAMPING OUT THE SPARK.
This Caused the Explosion, and His
Body Was Badly Mutfiated-An
and Other Items from south Side.

The terrible death OF Mr. John Canada,
who was horribly manged by an ex-
plosion OF dynamite near his home. In
Maryland. on Saturday last, was great
shock to his friends and relatives in Man
chester, where the deceased was a resi-
dert for many years. Mr. Canada leaves
wife and six children--Mrs. NJ. &. Jones
and Mr.. j. T. Canada, Of this city, the
latter conductor on the Southern rail-
way: and b. a. Canada, Theo. Canada,
and Mrs. II. c. Carroll, and Mrs. Willie
Carroll, OF Maryland.
A Washington paper has the following
account of the accident:
Mr. John Canada, a contractor and
resident of Woodley road. while engaged
in excavating along the Washington and
Great Falls railway. was accidentally
killed Saturday afternoon about 2:5O by
an explosion of dynamite. near Rock
Springs. Montgomery county. Md, about
one mile from the District line. His
right foot was completely blown off just
above the ankle, and no trace of it could
be found The left side OF mis- face was
crushed beyond recognition, and the flesh
torn from several places on the legs and
arms.
1.-The injured man was placed in a pass
ing conveyance, which started for the
hospital, but he expired in a very few
minutes, and was taken to the Seventh
Precinct, Georgetown. The Coroner was
notified, and the body was turned over TO
the undertaken, Mr.. George w. Vice.
John Bailey (colored) was the only man
present when the accident occurred. From
his statement 1t appeared that Mr.. Cana
da had just secured a contract for ex-
cavations along the line. lie was thaw-
ing some dynamite near a fire, when
spark flew over to one of the sticks.
"Mr. Canada attempted TO stamp out the
spark with his feet, when he struck the
piece of dry dynamite. which caused 1t to
explode. Bailey rushed TO the spot, and
was Mortified upon seeing the result. Mr..
Canada was about 80 years of age. and
an old resident of Woodley road. He was
well known and esteemed by all who
knew him. During the war he served in
a Maryland regiment OF the southern
army. and always proved himself TO be
gallant and brave soldier"
Despite the inclemency of the weather
another large congregation was present
at Cowardin-Aven church wednesday
night, where revival services have been in
progress for the past two weeks. Rev.
Mr. Book preached on the subject, Wait
ing on Cod" and he handled his theme in
a mastery manner. Much interest was
manifested at the meeting. Mr.. BOOK
will preach every night during the re-
mainder of the week.
The funeral of Mrs. w. $. Smith, whose
death was mentioned Wednesday, viii
take place this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
from Meade Memorial church, and the
services will be conducted by Rev. BenJd-
min Dennis. The interment Will be In
HOLLYWOOD Mr.. Smith, who was working
i'm Newport News at the time the death
of his wife occurred, arrived In the city
Wednesday night.
There Is much talk in musical circles
i'm this city of organizing a similar asso-
citation to the old Beethoven which
flourished here about sixteen years ago.
II is worthy TO note that with the ex-
ception of DR.. L. r. Chiles, all of the
officers of that association are now
living and enjoying good health. They
were as follows Hon. William /. Clop-
ton, president; Rev. George c. Wander
slice yice-president; w. b. Mccrary,
treasurer; A. c. Attkisson, secretary;
Board Of Governors-Rev. w. A. Camp
bell. Dr. T. p. Mathews, A. c. Hard
ing, d. ]. Weisiger, Judge w. l. Clop-
ton, Rev. George c. Vanderslice, w.
b. McCrary, Il. T. Morrisett, a. c. Att
kisson; DR.. l.. r. Chiles, musical d.
rector; A. c. Harding. assistant musical
director; Mrs. A. c. Attkisson, pianist;
Committee on Music-Dr l.. II. Chiles,
Rev. w. a. Campbell, and Mr.. y. c.
Harding.
There will be a regular meeting of the
CITY Council this evening at 7:S0 o'clock.
A street-car jumped the track near Hul'
street and Cowardin avenue about noon
Yesterday. The car ran on the pavement