As mentioned exclusively in Friday night’s Sun, trainer James Anderson who had charge of the elephants with the Wallace circus met a terrible death yesterday morning at Racine by being trampled and gored by one of his charges. As a large crowd was near when the accident occured it is a miracle that no other lives were lost in the excitement, as people were fleeing in every direction as soon as the elephants became frantic.
    The elephants were being watered when in trying to reprimand one by jabbing it with the hook, Anderson was grabbed and hurled to the pavement. The animal then trampled upon him and started to walk away. Men hurriedly went to the injured man’s assistance but no sooner did the frenzied animals see their actions than they returned. One of them picked the man up and threw him against a fence, following this the animal dropped upon the helpless fellow with his knees, crushing his internals out. The frenzied beasts then chased about the street as through mad, people jumped into rigs, upon bicycles and riding for dear life, managed to escape, nobody being injured.
    Considerable difficulty was encountered in capturing the elephants, the entire force of the show being brought into service. Finnally after laying various traps they were taken into the car where it is probable they will remain for some time.
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