Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1905-10-05

Hrst Grack OF the Lands avenue cross.
ing, they stopped because of train of
nve box cars standing on thestraok
this train broke-made' an opening =
They looked and seeing that the cars
on the middle track left the way
clear, they proceeded to cross. There
was long line of box cars extending
from close to the walk up the track,
which obscured the view. Heard no
signal, or warning Of the incoming
train. There was no fiagman or gates
shere; he received no warning. To
his surprise he saw the locomotive Just
IN front of him; he was struck and
knocked around by the engine, his
hand and arm injured, and his wife
struck and killed. He has suffered
from the shock to his nerves ever
since, and while he was making from
$400 to $500 a year at the time of his
injuries, he has not been able to do
anything since.
He was cross examined by Mr.. Bour.
geois.
Charles Remish, 17-year- old boy,
said there were two freight trains
standing on the two western tracks Of
the railroad at the time.s The train
on the first track was "cut in two. =
Saw Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell walking
over the tracks. Gould see the express
train coming down.
Ibid you hear any whistle blown,
or any bell rung on the express train
on Landis avenue crossing?" asked
Judge Carrow
aNo."
On cross examination he said he was
not listening for the signals. Did not
see the engine at all.
Charles Bowling said he was 100 feet
from the place where the accident oc.
CURED; could see the engine when she
came out in sight.
Did not hear any signal from the
express train. He saw the accident.
saw the box cars on the tracks.
Sylvester Rozell was out on the side.
walk when the accident occurred; saw
the train hit something.
asss?.as any signal like the blowing
of a whistle or ringing bell given p"
"No. SIR
Mrs. Carrie Larricks, who had re-
sided with Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell
all her life, 81 years, was the.last wit
ness called by the plaintiff. who rested
their case
Mr.. Bourgeois here made motion
for a non.suit, on the ground Of con.
tributory negligence on the part Of
Mr.. Campbell. He cited similar
case in Atlantic City, where the
Courts held that the party killed came
to his death by contributory negli-
gence.
The motion was opposed vigorously
by Judge Carrow.
! The non-suit was granted.
Orphans Court.
Judge Trenchard held a session Of
the Orphans Court in the Grand Jury
room. This is the usual Appeal Court
and Orphans Court.
Several orders in the settlement of
estateswere made and the papers filed
Prisoners Plead.
These prisoners entered their pleas !;
James Gall retracted his pleas of not
guilty of assault and battery and
pleaded guilty Of assault
Silas Weeks pleaded non vult to
longing oysters before sunrise. Ed.
ward Rogers pleaded non vult to the
same charge. They were represented
by Roscoe @. Ward. These men were
tongers and not dredgers. They were
fined $25 each, which he paid.
VIM. Munyon for assault and battery
pleaded not guilty.
James Ware, assault and battery,
pleaded not guilty.
Morris Gelb. selling unwholesome
meat, not guilty.
Mayer Barkan. s. Sigel, Levi Weis.
feldt and Mrs. Weisfeldt, assault and
battery, not guilty.
John and David Kosuskin, stealing
wood. not guilty.
Murray Winder. illegal sale of
liquor, not guilty.
Caleb Pierce, assault and battery,
not guilty.
Earl Green. forging order for
money, not guilty.
Samuel Hogan, stealing brass,
guilty.
Chas. Borden. larceny from the per.
son. not guilty.
A large number of naturalization
papers were given to applicants.
Monday Afternoon.
The next case moved was the suit
of Chas. W. Wilson against Harry O.
Hendee, which was brought to recover,
endorsement. on a promissory note of
$1,000. Henry S Alyord apneared for