A Deadly Surprise at North Bend

A shocking accident occurred at North Bend yesterday morning. Fire broke out in the tent of a man camping a short distance away from the station, and a number of villagers were attracted to the spot, among them Mrs. Charles Austin, wife of the Canadian Pacific yard master, and other ladies. When the canvas had been nearly consumed and the spectators were about to leave the scene, a box of dynamite detonators, the presence of which was unknown to them, suddenly exploded, scattering the metal shells with terrific force in every direction. Half a dozen persons were struck, but the worst sufferer was Mrs. Austin, who received no less than eleven of the shells in her head, arms and body. They pierced her clothing and penetrated the flesh, some of them to the depth of an inch. One entered her forehead, another her cheek, and a third her left breast, the remaining eight lodging in the groin and limbs. Mrs. Austin was picked up unconscious. Mrs. Kelly was struck by three of the detonators and, though badly injured, is likely to recover. Mrs. Austin's injuries being many and severe, and her condition critical, she was brought to the hospital. A surgeon will perform the necessary operation tomorrow to remove the shells. She is not likely to recover.