A Narrow Escape Near Prosser

The up passenger train met with a serious accident at Barnes, a switch just east of Prosser, on Tuesday. Engineer Schultz was at the throttle, and it is claimed the train was coming along at a good speed when it was discovered that the switch was open. Schultz had barely time to reverse the lever and jump when the train was in the ditch. The fireman stayed at his post and fell under a mass of coal, from which he did not believe he could extract himself until the steam from the wrecked engine struck his body, causing him to make mighty efforts for release, which finally were successful. His injuries, although painful, are not thought to be dangerous, and Doctor Heg, who was summoned to the scene, says he will recover. The only other person injured was a young lady, who suffered a cut at the wrist. The engine was badly wrecked, as was a baggage car, while some of the other cars will have to go to the shops for repairs. Engineer Schultz has been relieved and summoned to headquarters, but as near as can be learned the only thing that can be charged against him is the rate of speed he was driving his engine while crossing over the sidings.