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NORWALK CONN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5. 1898—12 PAGES.
1
HEADON COLLISION
PASSENGER TRAIN AND SWITCH
ENGINE COME TOGETHER
WITH A FEARFUL CRASH
AT SOUTH NORWALK‘.
BRAKEMAN INSTANTLY KILLED.
NUMBER OF TRAIN HANDS AND PASS-
ENGERS SERIOUSLY INJURED.
THE FIRE ALARM RUNG.
South N orwalk was yesterday after-
noon t-he scene of one of the worst rail-
road accidents that has occurred on
the line of the Consolidated railroad
in some years. .
It was a head-on collision, between
train No. 59 and what is known as the
switcher train and occurred at the east
end of the bridge over Washington-
street. 1" , '
The passenger train was running on
schedule time and was due at ‘the sta-
tion in South Norwalk at 4:07 o’clock.
Just before its arrival a switcher
train “swung on” to the track bOund
for the freight yards at what is known
as the Danbury dock. '
Daniel Olds was the engineer on the
passenger train and his fireman Henry
Cramer. .
The switcher was
Con’ductor'McM'ahon, and the engineer
was John Nickerson and his fireman
John Weintranb.
The accident resulted in the loss of
the life of Isaac Dans, a brakeman on
the switcher, and serious injury to sev-
in charge of
eral others.
. The injured are:
-Danie1 Olds, passenger engineer,
bad cuts on right side of head and over
left eye. He also Suffered a dislocation
tohis left arm, and severe scalds.
Henry Cramer, fireman on same
train, suffered an injury to his left leg
at the ankle.
John Nickerson,
freight, received a bad cut on his head
and was bruised about the body.
Lewis Weintraub, of the freight was
cut on the head and two of his ribs
engineer of the
were fractured.
Thomas Goodwin a passenger brake-
man, was severely bruised about the
llegs‘and arms. »
John Dooley a freight brakeman, re-
: William Langley a passenger brake-
man, received injuries to his back and
limbs and a few contusions on his head.
‘ Among the passengers injured were:
{Mrs James C. Crowe of 'South N or-
A daughter of Mrs. H. Travers of
New York, severe cut on forehead over
right eye.
Other passengers received slight
injuries.
Almost simultaneously with the
fatality the fire alarm was rung. The
companies responded but their services
were not required, none of the coaches
having caught fire.
That the loss of life was not greater
is considered miraculous. The only
death being that of Davis.
He was riding on the top of one of
the freight cars when the collision oc-
curred. The force of the collision
caused the car upon which he was rid-
ing to break loose and he was seen to
fall forward and clutch at the brake on
the top of the car.
Parties ran to his assistance and he
was lifted down and into the ambulance
which had been summoned, but as he
was being lifted into the same he
breathed his last.
It was found that he had received a
had cut over his right eye, a similar
cut on the left side of his mouth, a
broken finger on his left hand and
what probably caused his death a
smashing of his ribs on the left side.
The deceased was well known in
South Norwalk, and lived on Ann
street. It is but a few months since he
was married to Miss Fannie Hendricks.
His remains were taken to Raymond’s
morgue.
The news of the accident quickly
spread and physicians from every part
of the town were summoned.
Engineer Olds and his
Cramer, were taken to Stillson’s drug-
store Where their injuries were cared
for by Doctors Bohannan and Baker.
Later Mr. Olds was transferred to the
hospital in the ambulance. As the
engineer was undergoing treatment by
Dr. Baker he remarked to fireman
Cramer “You stodd by me and I wont
forget it either.” ‘
That Olds escaped with his life
seems miraculous. After the impact
fireman
walk. Injury to one of her knees.
he was left wedged in the cab between
g. .
fhe tender and the cab in such a man-
ner that he could not extricate him-
self, and by the bursting of the steam
injector he was being scalded by the
escaping steam. After considerable
work in which the fireman despite his
own injuries, took an active hand. the
unfortunate man was relieved from his
perilous situation. His wife was tele-
graphed for and arrived in South Nor-
walk at 8:41 p. m.
. The accident occurred at a point
where the tracks of the Danbury divis-
ion crdss the main tracks and over
which all switching from South Nor-
walk to the freight yards a quarter of a
mile distant is done. Where the blame
rests will undoubtedly be ascertained
by a coroner‘s investigation though
both engineers claim the signal was
set to proceed. It is evident that some-
one disregarded the signal, which, it is
said, was set against the passenger
train.
A wrecking train from New Haven
was quickly at the scene of the acci-
dent as was also one from Stamford.
Derrick No. 10 accompanied the for-
mer and in a few hours had hoisted the
wrecked engines and cars on to the
track again and at an early hour this
morning traffic overthe road had been
resumed.
Both locomotives, passenger No. 200
and switcher N o. 486 were wedged
together tightly head on, but the
greater damage seemed to have been
suffered by the former. Both locomo-
tives left the track but the impact was
so firm neither toppled down the em-
bankment located where the accident
occurred.
The force of the collision sent the
tender of the passenger locomotive
several feet into 'the forward end of
the baggage car and that the inmates
of the car escaped injury is one of the
remarkable features of the accident.
those specially interested, or railroad
employees, are very reticent, and it is
hard to glean what is considered re-
liable information on the subject.
Engineer Olds has been in the em-V
ploy of the road for many years and
was recognized, as being one of the
most careful engineers onthe road.
A thorough investigation will be
made and the blame placed where it
belongs.
The sidewalks near where the acci-
dent occurred were crowded with men,
women and children until after 8
o’clock, all watching the work of the
wrecking gang.
Engineer Olds was reported this
morning as getting along nicely at the
Hospital, and that he will no doubt be
able to be about again as early as to-
morrow.
THE FIEND ESCAPED.
‘
The Fourteen Year Old Victim is in a
Serious Condition.
Maru Fritz, the 14-year-old daughter
of Frederick Fritz, of Danbury, is in a
serious condition as the result of a
fiendish assault committed upon her
yesterday afternoon, and up to a late
hour the man guilty of the crime suc
ceeded in avoiding the police.
The assault took place in Wooster
cemetery early in the afternoon. The
girl was fixing some flowers upon the
family plot when she was seized by a
stranger who had approached before
she was aware of his presence. She at
once screamed, but the man choked
her, so severely that she bled from the
mouth. E. M. Beers, the sexton, how-
ever, heard her outcries, and reached
the scene just as the man was attempt-
ing to escape. The men had a tussle,
but the stranger succeeded in escaping
to the woods. The girl was taker. home
and a physician summoned, who found
the girl suffering greatly from the
nervous shock as well as from physical
injuries. The police were not notified
promptly, but from the clues obtained
Chief Ginty feels confident that he
will be able to arrest the culprit. '
'* ‘ Get Your-Bell.
_ Chief Bradley has been instructed' to
enforce the law requiring all bicycle
riders to carry bells on their wheels:
—Advertise In THE Gaznrrn. .
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As to the cause of the accident all i
.at half the price.
SAOASIILOELAYS.
Objects to Being Hustled and
Wants Everything Done
Orderly.
Desires Full and Satisfactory Explana-
tions on Doubtful Points.
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LONDON, Aug. 5.——The Madrid cor-
respondent of “The Times” says:
“Though peace is regarded as as-
sured, it may not be attained so quick-
ly as is generally expected. Senor
Sag-asta objects to being hustled, and
insists upon everything being done in
a quiet, orderly and dignified manner.
He considers it necessary to have full
and satisfactory explanations as to all
doubtful points in order to enable him
concluded. The Conservatives have so
constantly and loyally supported Sa-
gasta throughout the war that no
factions opposition need be feared from
them.” .
The Madrid correspondent of “The 1
Daily Mail” says:
"The Government
answered the American note, nor re-
ceived President McKinley’s reply to
the explanations asked for by Senor
Sagasta. The Premier said to-day that
the Government would reply to the
has not yet
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[$1.00 a. Yea:
‘ PRICE TWO CENTS
ply to the demands of this country 'is
expected in W'ashington to-day.
General Miles is waiting for more
troops before starting the general ad-
vance on San Juan de Porto Rico; the
Spaniards are expected to make their
first stand at Abonitas,GeneralOtsego’s
stronghold.
Colonel San Martin, the Spanish
commander of Ponce, Porto Rico, Awho
abandoned the city on the approach of
the Americans, was court-martialled
and shot at San J uan,‘ Lieutenant-A
American demands early next week.
“In consulting the party leaders
Sagasta is following the precedents of
Castelar, when the Virginius affair
threatened war with the United States.
It is not probable that he will resign
as a result of the conferences.
“The Premier is inclined to rush the
treaty through without convoking the
Cortes, trusting to get a bill of inclem-
hest to protect the national interests
against the aggressive tendencies of‘
the Washington Cabinet.
He has also to examine very minute
ly the exigencies of the internal situa-
tion and home politics, so as to avoid
popular dissatisfaction and political un
rest. The Spanish people, though sin-
cerely desirous of peace, are disposed
to admire this hesitancy and tenacious
holding out till the last, although
aware that it implies greater sacrifices.
“As an illustration of this feeling,
.while General Toral is blamed for
capit'ulating at Santiago, Captain-Gen-
eral Augusti, continuing a hopeless re-
sistance at Manila, bids fair to be a
popular here. I ' .
“It“ would be premature to suppose
that the political consultations now
proceeding fore-shadow the resignation
nity next month; but the party leaders
are not likely to consent to this course.”
SPANISH COMMANDER SHOT.
MADRID, Aug. 5.—An official dis-
patch from San Juan de Porto Rico
says that Colonel San Martin, who was
in command of the Spanish garrison at
Ponce, has been court-martialled and
shot for abandoning the place without
resistance.
Lieutenant-Colonel Puiz, the second :
in command, committed suicide.
BRIEF WAR NEWS.
‘A Madrid dispatch says that Senor
Sagasta is holding consultations with
prominent Spaniards on the subject of
peace, with the view of ascertaining
the opinions of all parties; the Premier
wishes to examine into every detail of
the questions involved.
Colonel Puiz committed suicide.
Paid the Men.
Selectmen Merrill and Lynes, yester»
day, paid the members of Company L,
of Norwalk, the money appropriated
them by the town.
As the state had already agreed to
pay them, the selectmen took an as-
signment i his claim from each man
paid.
V'r
Captain Mitchell.
The adjutant-general yesterday is-
sued an order appointing Captain
Robert G. Mitchell, aide-de-camp on
the brigade staff, captain of Company
D, Fourth Regiment, C. N. G., Smith
N orwalk, with rank from July 10, vice
Gorman resigned.
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Democratic Convention Called.
Chairman Troup, of the Democratic
state central committee, yesterday is-
sued the oflicial call for the Democratic
state convention, naming Bridgeport
as the city and September 21 as the
date. The convention will be held in
the Park City theatre at 10 o’clock a.m.
The usual canvasses of the several.
counties will be held the night before.
Ex-Mayor Coughlin, of Bridgeport,
will be the temporary chairman.
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The Weather.
Fair tonight and Saturday.
of the Liberal Cabinet, when peace is
The Spanish Government’s final re-
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‘Norwaln’s Norwalk’s
Bus1est Complete
Store Store.
'_...____
‘FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S GRE ITEST STORE.
SECOND WEEK OF AUeUST.
WHY
We bought 50 dozen shirt waists this
week. We were compelled to for we
had no 3‘2. or 34, and we bought them
'25 doz. 50c ones, 25c
25 doz. $1.00 ones, 50c
390
10 (107.. 75c ones,
Wash Goods.
1 case of white ground prints for boys’
blouses and shirt waists, the 50 kind
for 30.
12950 lawns,
down this week, an
-White lawn shirt waists. $1.25 ones
75c. 32, 34 and 36, only 75c.
White P. K. shirt waists. $1.75 ones
$1.25. 32, 34 and 36, only $1.25.
Oil stoves marked down to close.
Muslin Underwear.
Our stock is always large, we want
it large for we sell almost all the Coun-
ty this underwear. We dislike to sell
cheap underwear, for it means starva-
tion wages for the girls that make it.
Every woman should be willing to pay
at least fifty cents for a night gown
that is trimmed with Hamburg. Any
less price than that means the girls
get two cents for making them. This
week we shall sell our 50c ones for 39c.
25c organdies, 12%0
One to a customer.
3
This is Bargain ‘Week!
2 Because we marked all Summer GoOdS
d give you a chance
to buy goods now that you can wear for two months yet, at
HALF THE REGULAR PRICES.
25 doz. fine drawers, 25c.
25 “ “ corset covers, 196.
10 “ “ $1.25 skirts, 986.
5 “ $1.25 gowns, 980.
Hammocks.
Fringed ones. $1.69 to $5.00.
Window and Door Screens
Marked down to close.
Bathing Suits.
We carry the largest stock in the
two cities, $1.98 to $4.50.
P. K. and Crash Skirts.
We sold more crash skirts this sum-
mer than we ever did before. We sold
all out. This week we were offered all
a maker had, we took them at about
half what thq' were worth. '
White Duck, for misses, 750, worth $1.
All linen skirts for misses, 98c, “ $1 50
Cream Bedford cord skirts, $1.25
worth $1.98.
Trimmed brown crash skirts, $1.25
worth $1. 75.
Apron front, duck skirts-$1.75, Worth
$2.50. , -_
Navy and black duck skirts, trimmed
$1.25, worth $1.75.
All black duck skirts apron front,
$1.25, worth $1. 75.
Ts make this an interesting week we will give another of .hose first-class Bicycles
away Saturday night, August 13th. Save all your duplicate checks commencing to-morrow._
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Norwalk Chronicler