New-York tribune., 1906-07-03

cause Of the accident no questions on that
point were asked. and the subject seemed 20 he
avoided. proceeding which seemed strange 70
the many Americans present. The hearing vas
solemn and mOnOtOnOus. Spectators surprised
juror by asking what necessity there was 90 a6-
1ourn the inquest for a fortnight. No answer
was given. The delay is believed 70 be due 10
the intention OF the Board OF Trade to open an
inquiry.
No further deaths have been recorded among
those injured in the wreck OF the American Line
special train from Plymouth. but this evenings
bulletin from the infrmary says the cases Of
r. S. Critchell. OF Chicago; Miss NJ. Rasz. Or
Norfolk street, Park Lane. London. and Miss
I. 8 Griswold. OF Borough Heath. England.
remain highly critical The condition Of z. ".
Sentell. Of Brooklyn. Is still serious. Mrs Frank
w. Koch. OF Allentown. Penn. and Miss Nay
Hitchcock, OF New York. passed a fairly good
night and doing we'll
Mr.. Sentell rallied as the day advanced and
after consultation with the doctors the chaplain
of the infirmary was allowed to convey TO him
the news of the death of his wife son and two
daughters. The heartrending tidings overcame
the old man, and serious relapse followed, bUt
restoratives successfully administered
Replying to the sympathetic condolences OF tho
American Consul, Mr- Swain. Mr.. Sentell said:
will try to show you that / am a man. al
though have seventy years to bear.
Mr. CritcheI is being attended by his cousin.
J. t. Critchell. of London He was slightly bet-
ter at midnight. Mr.. CritchelI has been prac-
ticalIy unconscious since the accident. The doc
tors. however. have not yet abandoned hope OF
his recovery.
Every independent effort to discover the Gauss
Of the accident has thus far failed and the off,
cials this afternoon said they also were IN the
dark. Railroad engineers. experts and repre-
sentatives OF the coroner and the Board Or
Trade examined. inch by inch. the rails on
which the disaster occurred. but apparently with
no result. The confusion was accentUated by the
death Of the driver and stOker. and the cause
Of the accident will be envelOped IN doubt. de-
spite all theories. until the Board Of Trade IN
Quiry and the cOrOner's inquest have been con-
Cluded.
The courage OF the injured persons Is admir-
ingly discussed. All who took part in the work
OF rescue relate instances Of the patience oc
those who were suffering from broken limbs,
their gratitude for the assistance rendered them
and their words Of encouragement 20 the chair
and stretcher bearers.
Only relatives OF the injured or those repre-
sentins them admitted to the infirmary.
which, for the first time in it's history. has re-
sorted to the bulletin board system A number
OF relatives and friends OF the victims arrived
here this afternoon. and many affecting scenes
were witnessed at the temporary dead house
The AayOr Of Salisbury. in reply to his tels-
gram Of sympathy 70 the American Ambassador.
has received the following message:
Acknowledging your dispatch. hasten 70 ex-
press the appreciation Of my governments and
of the American people for the sympathy and
aid shown at Salisbury in the terrible accidel-
WHITELAw REID.
The inquest was Opelsd this afternoon IN ths
dining room OF the City Hall Representatives
Of the American Line. the Southwestern Rail-
way. the AmaIgamated Society Of Railway ser-
wants and the Association OF Engineers and Fire
men were present. The American Consul az
Southampton. Albert ". Swain. is looking after
the interests Of the Americans.
Immediately after the jurymen had been
sworn they proceeded 10 the railroad station e
view the bodies. Reporters were not allowed %
accompany them. When the jury returned ths
coroner announced that only evidence regarding
the Identification Of the bodies would be taken,
and that the inquest would then be adjourned
for a fortnight. He expressed deep sympathy
with the victims and their surviving relatives
The Mayor and representatives OF the railroad.
the American Line and the trades unions maze
similar sympathetic statements and they en-
promised every assistance in elucidatins ths
cause OF the accident.
Mr. swain. who spoke last. was so overccHs
with emotion that he could hardly eFticplatr
Tears ran down his chseks as he referred %
those bereaved. They had. he said. fallen into
the hands Of these who were moved by ths
highest Christian charity After a few wcrss
or thanks 70 the Mayer. Mr.. Swain broke down
completely and sobhed aUGihly.
Formal evidence FesaFGinS the i1eutlncaticI q,
the bodies having been taken. tho inquest va
adjourned fer a fortnight i; was ascerteE.et
that ". ii. Thompson was an English butler.