Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-30
"ANDY" GATES HERE
Railroad Commissioner Taking an Iuieresi in Investigation
 of Trolley Accident.

 peace is still holding an investiga- tion into the cause of yesterday mornings accident and all day was busy examining witnesses. Con- ferences have been held in the office of superintendent of police and also in MT Makepeace's office and all in- formation possible is being obtained before the coroner makes finding. The railroad men and the officials of the Connecticut Co are greatly inter- ested in the case and are keeping in touch with the police authorities.
 One of the men who came to the city yesterday and who eagerly sought Deputy Coroner Makepeace was Andrew F. Gates. of Hartford, one of the railroad commissioners. It was about 8 o'clock that MT Gates came rushing into city hall and went into the detectives office and asked for the coroner. He then hastened to MT Makepeace's office, but after an interview with the coroner had noth- ing to say about the accident.
 One of the witnesses examined to- day was Joseph E. Fortin of the Leavenworth street engine house, who perhaps had as good a view of the collision as anyone. Fortin was out for walk yesterday morning and was right at the factory of the Brass Mill when the crash came. For tin says he knew an engine was coming as he heard distinctly the whistle and as it footed it came near CT to him. As other witnesses stated he also testified that the engine hit the car in the middle, but perhaps trifle to the front. He could not say whether the car became stalled on the tracks or not. When asked if he noticed whether Dillon looked carefully before he gave the signal he said he was not sure. James Keane, an employe of the Hampson- Sellew company, was another witness examined.
 The general public seems to think that Dillon was to blame but as the young man is not saying much it is hard to judge where the blame lies. Dillon is apparently thought much of by the trolley off cials, although up until o'clock he had not been bailed out. But the general manager and superintendent
 ~ u'ithin 2 short time he will in all probability be out on, s---.:-. D.lIo.l IS greatly grieyed over the accident, but is bearing his lot patiently at the station.
 In addition to the list of injured in the Democrat last evening it has been since learned that Mary Dauch of 25 Wilson street was injured slightly, also Maria Berthian of St Paul street.
 Fortune St Pierre, who was one of the passenge:s who escaped, was sought by the detectives, as he was wanted as witness before the cor oner. He unknowingly led Detective Colesanto a merry chase, and the sleuth was sore at the manner in which the investigation was being held. St Pierre was not at work, could not be found at his home. and up to about half an hour before he was due in the station had not been subpoenaed,
 The escape of Miss Katherine Han ley of Union street is considered miraculous. She sat between Sarah Ryan and Jane Kelly, both of whom were killed, while she came out of the accident with slight injuries. Some hair-raising tales of the acci- dent are now going the rounds and last night all sorts of incidents in connection with he affair coald be heard.
 This afternoon it was learned that Miss Margaret Melon of 13 Wall street was not getting on as well as might be expected, although there was no immediate danger. The young wo- man has been expectorating consid erable blood and this has worried the attending physician. The other pa tients seem to be doing very well.
 It was learned to-day that John Nc. Laughlin of Baldwin street was also badly shaken up in the accident. Me Laughlin has a spralned ankle. is in- jured internally and it is also thought that he has a couple of fractured ribs. He is being attended by pr John H. Dillon.