The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-30
NIGHT WATCHMAN
 STRUCK BY TRAIN Watchman Reaves of fnsley
 Expected to Die THE MEETING IS NOT HELD Only Six Members Are Present and Board of Trade Adjourns Without Transactine Any Business.
 Steel City News.
THE MEETING IS NOT HELD

| Ensley, April 29.-(speeial Might Watchman Reaves employed at the plant of the semet-Solvay company in Ensley, was struck by Birmingham Southern engine this afternoon about 3 o'clock and received injuries which will probably result in his death. Mr. Reaves was walking along the Birmingham Southern track near No. mine, between Pratt City and Ensley, when he was oyertaken by d switch engine. He evil dently thought he was far enough from the track to escape harm, but was struck by the pilot of the engine and hurled thr- ty feet in the air. A deep ineision was made in the unfortunate mans head and several ribs were crushed on the left side.
 The injured man as picked up and carried to Pratt City, where he was placed in the care of Dr. J. D. Seay, surgeon for the Semet-Solvay company. -.e was later removed to his home in Ensey, on Avenue ii. N1r. Reaves is suffering great pain and is not expected to live through the night He is d young man and has a family at Ensley, where he is well known.
 Meeting Not Held.
 The meeting of the board of trade which was to have been held this after noon at o'clock in the city hall, was indefinitely postponed although it is probable that another meeting will be called for next Tuesday. Only six mem- bers of the board were present so the body adjourned without transacting any business.
 Several important matters were to come up for consideration, including the ques- ton of securing an additional water sup ply for Ensley, and there was some disap- pointment expressed that no definite ac- ton was taken.
 Police Court Quiet.
 One solitary offender faced his honor, Mayor Scott, in the police court this morning. He was a negro named James Gather and was requested to contribute S.50 to the city finances on a charge of tresspassing.
 Fine Car Service.
 The South Ensley line is proving quite popular with Ensley people who wish to get to Birmingham and with Birming- ham people who have business in the Steel City. The cars run on a b minute schedule and fast time is made all along the route. The service and equipment is second to none in the south, a fact that Is appreciated by the people of Ensley.
 On account of the fast time made the South Ensley line Is used almost alto gether by passengers who wish to make straight trip to Birmingham or re- turn.
 Sewers Not Delayed.
 There seems to be some misapprehen- sion among Ensley people regarding the progress of work on the storm, water and sanitary sewer systems, as 1t is feared that every time there is rain the ditches are so flooded with water that it is inn possible for the gangs to continue work Mayor Scott received letter today from an anxious property holder in the Steel City who was much wrought up over the subject.
 While excessive rain causes an accu- mutation of mud in the ditehes which makes more work for the sewer gangs the water drains off raipdly and the work is not delayed. Both the storm water and sanitary sewers are progressing most satisfactory and the contractors having the work in charge are well pleased with the situation of affairs. The sewers will be completed before the contract time expires.
 Mrs. Vaughn Buried.
 The funeral of Mrs. H. T. Vaughan, who died last "Wednesday at her home on Avenue G, was conducted from the res- idence this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The interment took place in Oakland ceme- tery The deceased was an estimable woman and greatly respected by Ensley people.