The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-23
HELD AS A WRECKER
Young Man Arrested After
Attempt to Derail Car.
TIE PLACED ON THE TRACK
Obstruction on Rails of Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Electric Line Fails Of Purpose.
Passengers Are shaken UP-Pris-
Oner Protests He Is Innocent.
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WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU,
Bcl Telephone 49,
Corner of Prince and Royal Streets
Alexandra. Va. Dec. 22.-An Unsuccess-
ful attempt TO wreck the $40 electric
train out Of Washington on the Wash
Ington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railroad was made this evening near
Spring Park, just outside of this city. A
heavy railroad tie was placed directly
across the track and was struck and
knocked from the rails by the motor.
The train was travelling at a rapid rate
at the time and the passengers were
badly shaken up, but no one was seri-
ously injured. Although the jar to the
motor was violent, the car did not leave
the track.
The escape from dorailment, which was
considered highly remarkable, was ex-
planned by the trainmen as being due 10
the fact that the impeachment was hit
squarely on a level grade. and also be
cause the wheels locked,
Man seen Near Spot.
Just after the car dashed into the tic
Motorman Enoch Davis saw man near
the track with his cap drawn down over
his eyes. apparently with view of con
cealing his identity.
As soon as the excitement incident TO
the collision had subsidized, several Of the
passengers set out to look for the person
suspected OF the attempted wrecking. The
search. however proved futile for the
time. 1t was renewed later by trainmen
and resulted in the arrest of Il young
man named Frank J. Gainey, about
tWenty-fOur years of age, blacksmith,
who came 10 this city from Washington
a few months ago
Il Locked Up,
He was conducted 10 the station-house.
where the charge of attempting TO wreck
the train was recorded against him. As
the prisoner was being locked up he re-
sisted the officer having him in charge.
it is alleged. and a lively scufie ensued.
The policeman used his baton on Gainey's
head, inhicting a scalp wound.
The prisoner vigorously protested his
innocence, declaring utter ignorance OF
the affair.
According to the story of the trainmen.
Gainey was appTchended near the track
about a half hour after the occurrence.
He was taken to the station-house by
Officer Garvey.
Asserts His Innocence.
The prisoner asserted that he was not
arrested until after he had boarded a
train coming TO Iuis city.
The train. which was in charge of Con-
ductor Fred J. Higgins, was crowded with
passengers.
Suspicion of foul play in connection
with the death of Lester l. Lewis col
ored, whose body was found last night
I'm d freight car in the Potomac yards, be
tween this city and Washington. was dis
PEELED today when an examination into
the matter was made by Coroner Ashton,
of Alexandra County. DIR. Ashton de-
eidcd that an inquest was unnecessary.
He concluded that death was due to
Lemorrhage-
Miss Mary r. Stabler died this morn
ing, after a lingering illness. at the resi-
dence of her brother, Mr.. Laurence
Stabler on South st. Asaph street The
deceased was about forty-five years of
age and was a daughter of the late DR..
Richard II. Stabler. The funeral will take
place from her late home Monday morn
ing at II O'Clock.
TIC DLelAE NAl ai-tf.AAflA 'Jlt4lillSSAtil has
granted charter to the Williams Watch
mans Clock Company, the purposes of
which are the manufacture and sale of
clocks of certain patented design. The
officers are II. H. Darneille. president:
g W. Darr. vice president; +. 5. Norton,
secretary and treasurer These, with +.
Williams, G. r. McCabe, B. T. Adams, and
NJ. G. Darneille, are the incorporators,
ital stock is placed at $4,000.
Rev. A P. Boyle, C. S. P. who is at the
head of the Apostolic Mission House, of
BrooIland, D. g, will deliver a sermon
at the special vcsper service to be held
tomorrow evening at 100 o'clock in ST.
Marys Catholic Church 1t is stated that
Father Doyle viii devote portion of his
remarks to al discussion of the points at
issue between the Catholic Church and
the French government.
The funeral Of Mrs. Mary E Watkins.
who died yesterday morning took place
this afternoon from the residence Of her !
son. Mr.. John W. Watkins. 1oi1 King
street. Rev Edgar Carpenter. of Grace
Church, conducted the services, and the
interment was made in Christ Church
Cemetery
Mr.. Bert Mason, a wel-known resident
of Marshall Va, died there this after
noon. The deceased was a brother of Mr..
T. f Mason, OF this city. The remains
will be brought here Monday for inter
ment in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
The Alexandra Lodge of Elks has per
fected arrangements for its annual dis
tribution of Christmas baskets to the
poor throughout the city. The baskets
will be distributed on Monday next
SAMUEL HINES DIES ON TRAIN.