Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-12

The Seovill Manufacturing Co.'S
 plant was the scene of an accident this
 morning which resulted in the death of
 Joseph Ring of 11S Ridge street and
 the severe burning of John Ross Of
 West Main street and Edward c. Saum
 of Cherry street. Ross and Saum were
 putting bell wire through the factory
 and threw string of it over primary
 circuit of the Connecticut Railway and
 Lighting Go that runs into the trans
 formers in the company's electric plant. When Ross caught hold of the other end of the wire he quickly real ized that circuit had been formed and shouted to Saum to cut it below the main wire. It seems there was no ready way of doing this and Saum got caught, too. Ring was an employe of the burner department and seeing the mems predicament he went to their as- sistance and in endeavOring to extri- cate them he was struck by the wire, which by this time had been cut, between the thumb and palm of the right hand, receiving the full charge, a voltage of 22.50, from the effects of which he died in few minutes.
 The wire was cut by Thomas Caniff, who showed considerable pluck by donning rubber shoes for gloves and cutting the wire which held the two were extricated. They were un- men eXtricated. They were un- conscious, but were finally re- vived and Ross was taken to the resi- dence of Mrs Dews on West Main street, his own folks being on vaca- tion, where Dr Galley dressed his in- juries, which consist of severe burns on the arms, neck and back of the head. A reporter of the Democrat talked with him about II o'clock, and considering what he had gone through he was in good condition, but he was not aware of the death of Ring, nor did he know that Saum was at the hospital, Mrs Dews deeming 1t best to keep him in ignorance of all this. He was fortunate in having such a kind neighbor to minister to him in the ab- sence of his mother. who is expected home tonight, Mrs Dews being as much interested in him as if he were her own child. Tt is nothing" she said, but what his mother would cheerfully do for my son under similar Joseph Dews is tool maker at Scovills, and knowing that young Ross's mother was away, took him to his own home.
 Mir Saum Is suffering from shock and badly burned hand and was un- up to noon.
 Joseph Ring was about B years of age and leaves a widow and three small children, Elizabeth, James and also a brother. John, who lives on Beach street, and four brothers and q sister in Ireland. Although he re- sided for several years in Waterbury he spent some time in Naugatuck, but here about six weeks ago. He was member of Unity council, F. of A., Naugatuck, and had an excellent -eputation, his neighbors and shop mates all holding him in high esteem. Medical Examiner Crane viewed the body, after which 1t was removed to Iulville's undertaking rooms, and ater to the family residence. from where the funeral will be held Thurs lay morning.
 Dr J. F. Hayes was at the scene of he accident a short time after it oc- .urred, and used his best endeavors to evive Ring, but without avail. He ap- ,lied all the remedies known to medi- al skill, but the unfortunate man was ,ast all human aid. Drs Crane Poore nd Pomeroy were also early on the eene and rendered aid to the injured.
 The Rev Fathers O'Brlen, Frederick 1 nd Fleming were called and did all in | heir power for the injured men and | lso. called upon the widow of the de- eased man. Mir Goss also rendered | uch aid as was possible under the cir 
 F. O. Goss was interviewed on the natter this afternoon. He said:
 "John Ross and Edward Saum. who | re electricians helpers. were engaged 1 running a telephone wire between 22 and 4O. Tn some manner, { present unknown tO me, the tele- hone wire came fin contact with a rimary high tension circuit carrying | .2J0 volts which Is the lead from the I Railway and Lighting I ,o's lighting circuit tO a transformer I or incandescent lights Ross was adly shocked and thrown to the | round. the wire crossing his neck and | turning him severely. Saum rushed to | is assistance. and thoughtlessly un- ertaking to clear him from the wire. | 7as thrown 10 the ground. his hands I esting upon the wire. His case is erious and he is now being treated at | he Waterbury hospital.
 During the ensuing few minutes | 'homas Caniff. who was at work near I t hand. protected bis hands with a air of OYershoes and cut the wire | rith a pair of snlps. receiving a slight | hook as the end of the wire brushed | gsinst his shoulder.
 While efforts were being made to esuscitate the two men previously l hooked. one of the bysfanders. Joseph I ling. carelessiy laid hold of a live ire and received a shock which re- | ultei In his death within c few min tes.
 The first accident occuTei af about I s90. and as nearly ns I csu ascertain l ling was killed within ten minu3-u hereafter. It is probable that an in- arval of five or siN minutes eIzrs.-f I rom inc time that Rnss was frst hooked before Ring received his hock
 The conilition uf Edvarf Ssuuf was favorable at press hour. according rn eports from the hospital He has re- .ainef consciousness and is suffering l nore from shock tha1 anything efss lis case is considered ss not at sli erfous.