Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-29
F|REMEA IN COLLISION
Capital Traction Car and En-
CINE Come Together.
PERIL OF A DRIVER
BRAVE ACT OF RESCUE BY FIRE
MAN DAILY.
The Engine Out Of Commission by Rea-
son Of the Damages In
CURED.
PERIL OF A DRIVER

While running at a high speed in re-
spending to an alarm of fire last night
about $50 o'clock the fire engine belonging
to No. company, in Georgetown. collided
with car of the Capital Traction Company
at 10Th and NJ streets. Driver Jacob IL.
Oliver, who was on the engine seat, was
thrown forward onto the backs Of the gal
Looping horses. He bounded back and land
ed upon the single-tree, where he clutched
a firm hold and thus saved himself from
death. When the engine was brought to a
standstill some distance from the scene OF
the accident and Driver Oliver was rescued
from his perilous position, there was gen
eral thanksgiving among the company.
When the collision occurred and Oliver was
seen to pitch forward and then fall back
apparently at the heels Of the horses and
disappear. few Of the witnesses ever ex-
pected to see him alive again. Oliver Is
suffering today from number Of slight
cuts and bruises but otherwise he was
none the worse for a very thrilling expert
ence.
One of the notable features Of the other
wise unfortunate accident was the bravery
displayed by Fireman John Daily Of the
engine crew. Daily was busy with his duties
at the rear end Of the apparatus when he
felt the forceful impact Of the collision
Looking forward he saw the drivers seat
was empty. The horses were still gallop-
ing forward as fast as they could CO. Daily
Immediately began perilous climb over
the hot and steaming engine. AS he picked
his way to the front he called out quieting
words to the horses. Reaching the drivers
seat at last Daily found that one rein had
slipped beyond his grasp. He took up the
other, however. and with this. and speaking
a few words Of quieting effect, the animals
were slowed down to a walk. when several
citizens ran out into the street and brought
the apparatus to standstill. BY this time
Private VIM. e. Holmes who had sprung
from the hose reel, which was in advance
Of the engine. also came up and assisted IN
caring for Driver Oliver and the horses.
Second Act Of Heroism.
Fireman Days climb over the engine was
dangerous one as the apparatus was
rocking heavily from side to SIDE One OF
the rear axles was badly bent in the COLI
sion, and the wheels wabbled In manner
that threatened further disaster This is
the second time Fireman Daily has distin-
guished himself in a climb over an engine
to the rescue of driver. He was but re-
Gently promoted three numbers in his grade
on the recommendation of Chief Dutton for
q similar display Of GOODNESS and courage.
The fire department officials are inclined
to put the blame Of the accident on the
street railway company or Its employees.
Chief button had not received the official
hour this afternoon, and had therefore
made no statement to the Commissioners.
If the report shows the blame lay entirely
with the company or its train crew then the
fire department will send a bill covering
the amount Of damages to the traction
company, with a request for its. settle
ment.
The alarm Of fire which called forth the
accident and the exciting experiences Of the
enginemen was sounded from box 81 for a
IS confagration in the paint store Of Will
De- ,l1
nue. Engine Company No 8 is located on
M street. west of 82d street. When the
alarm came the company turned out, the
reel preceding the engine down M street.
with M street and Goth street the reel
crossed the car tracks and turned into the
avenue. The bell on the reel and the one
on the engine, following close behind, were
ringing continuously, 1t is said. Motor car
2S1 Of the Capital Traction line, in charge
OF Motorman Russell johnson, was pro-
ceeddng west on M street. The fremen
claim that instead Of stopping as is the
rule, the car kept running ahead, even after
seeing the reel cross the tracks ahead of
It. The car hit the engine midway between
the extent of some $500. The car was also
quite badly damaged about the dashboard
and fender
Mr.. David s. CARL. chief engineer and
general superintendent Of the Capital
Traction Company, was disinclined to dis
cuss the cause of the wreck.
"An I care to say he said today, lis
that the fire engine was going ,'s'st on the
westbound track. We couldn't remove the
car from the track"
Engine Out Of Commission.
Engine No. has been placed out of COM
mission. It was found to be in such bad
way as to axaes and wheels when returned
to the company's house that it was impos-
sible today to take it to the department re-.
pair shop. Reserve engine Not has been
placed in commission at No. 8. There is
only one other reserve engine In the depart
ment. old No. IA.
In conversation with a Star reporter to-
day Foreman Kramer stated that in his
opinion the motorman was responsible for
the collision, he having been hailed by a
private on the hose wagon. All the menu
bers Of the engine company expressed a
similar belief.
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