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he did not know. He said that he saw
the headlight of the engine approaching
Il seemed as if it was some fifteen feet
away while the wagon was on the track.
How he was thrown out or how Mrs.
Marshall was hurt or thrown from the
wagon, he had no conception.
Mrs. Durrand received a wound 5ust
back of the left ear. She was Urcon-
sc;ous until midnight Tuesday, when she
awoke from her stupor. She is doing
very nicely. but is still in a serious con-
dition. She viii recover if no unlocked
for compiled tons arise.
Mr.. Charles Durrand is still confined to
his bed. He received internal injuries.
It is supposed to be a ruptu7e Of some
blood vessels. He is also suffering IN
tense pain in the abdomen and is cut
| slightly and bruised considerably. The
physicians do not think his case at all
serious.
Mrs c. NJ. Jones, of S24 North Topeka,
had her left leg broken just above the
ankle. She was suffering great pain yes
terday. Mrs. Jones had deep cut across
her neck and was bruised about the head
and body. While she will be confined to
her bed for several weeks, there is nothing
serious about her injuries. Mr.. Jones was
bruised and badly shaken mp.
TESTIMONY AT INQUEST.
The testimony is quite similar, differing
only in the minor details.
Mr.. Henry Schad said shat he saw the
wagon coming east on Douglas avenue at
a brisk gait. He saw the pilot hit the
wagon and throw it high in the air. Mr..
Schad saw Mrs. Jones on the pilot and
saw Cherry pulled under the baggage car.
Mr.. George L. McNeal said that he was
on the east side of the track. He heard
the whistle blow. It was his opinion that
the train was about 100 yards from the
station when he heard the whistle. He did
not hear the bell ring. Mr.. McNeal saw
| the engine strike the wagon and turn L
| about. throwing the people out He ran
! to help Mrs. Myers to her feet. He then
! at her request went to find Mrs Ford
! Calling a carriage, he assisted the two
lai'es into 1t and accompanied them home
AMI called medical assistance When ask
ed on the stand what his opinion was re-
garding the negligence Of the engineer or
the driver, he said that he thought it was
the fault of the engineer.
Mr.. Ed Atkinson saw the accident but
! did not know any of those who were
hurt or thrown out. He thought it was
gross carelessness on the part of the rail-
road men. Mr. Atkinson thought that the
train was going about fifteen miles ar
hour.
Mr. Fred Sewers saw the train coming
and took off his hat and waved to Wilson,
who was driving the carryalL He called
10 him to stop. He could not tell how fast
the train was coming.
Mr.. Lon Denton said that he did not
hear the whistle but heard the bell ring
ing. 1t WAS his opinion that the speed
CT the train was between ten and twelve
miles an hour. He testified that the train
stopped within seventy-five feet after it
hit the wagon.
James Hawley saw the pilot strike the
wagon and toss it into the air. He was
standing on the platform about 100 feet
from where the accident occurred. He
assisted Mrs. Jones off the pilot.
Doc Kelly testified that Wilson had run
into his wagon during the day and he saw
him strike two other vehicles in the az
ternoon.
Mr.. George Sewell, assistant city clerk,
read the ordinance about the maximum
speed allowed within the city limits,
which was five miles an hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Voss testified
that they were going to the show and
were crossing Second street. Mr.. Voss
said that when the train passed them it
was going at about thirty miles an hour
They did not see the accident
Mr.. Chris. Dunn, the engineer, said that
he blew the whistle and that Fireman
John Burke was ringing the bell. He
swore that he was running at a rate of
speed between five and seven miles an
hour. He said that as soon as he saw
the wagon he reversed and put on the
air brakes. Mr.. Burke did not testify.
Frank Clark said that he helped to get
Cherry out from under the wheels. He
saw the engine collide with the wagon.
W. F. Evans and II. -. Crosby. attor-
neys for the Rock Island, came down from
Topeka yesterday. Both gentlemen posi-
lively refused TO talk about the matter
Mr.. Evans did say. however. that no set
Elements had been made with any of the
injured.
l. D. Compton Is the gentleman who IS
the 1iagman At the corner Of Douglas and
Mead for the Rock Island. He goes 10
work at a. N. and is through at p. m.
There is no responsibility attached 70 him.
lie was through with his work and had
gone home. He IS not supposed 10 STAY
after p. m. He knew nothing Of the
affair only what he had read and what had
been told him. \ great many censure the
road for not maintaining a fiagman al
night, ESPECIALLY during the hours when
the trains are more numerous.
WILSON BROTHERS VERSION.
\ visit was paid % the home Of the
Wilson brothers. on the IVES, side, last
night. After some difficulty the pace was
located . short distance northeast Of Car
fed university on the corner OF Hancock
ana Mlwood. one Of them was injured 70
some extent by the fall, and he fears -hat
he has sustained some internal injury, ou,
he is able 20 80 about his usual duties
without much inconvenience. He IS bruised
considerably about the LETT breast and
shoulder. The man referred 20 is Albert
Wilson. VINO drove the team.
James Wilson also had quite a fall. but
a small scratch upon the third finger az
his left hand Is all the injury he sustained
The family were a; supper when they
were interviewed. Both Of them al first
refused TO say anything about he matter.