Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 257, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 October 1912 — MONON TO TRY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS. [ARTICLE]

MONON TO TRY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS.

Posts Instructions, Which if Followed, Will Greatly Reduce Chances of Accidents. Monon agents have received the following from the superintendent to be posted for the benefit of the general public. Don’t attempt to cross a track in front of a moving train; wait until it passes. Don't attempt to cross a track without first looking in both dkrections to see if a train is approachin. Don’t step off one track onto another to let a train pass without first seeing if a train is approaching on ' the other. Don’t stand upon or near tracks to conduct conversation or kill time; it is extremely dangerous, especially at stations, crossings and in yards. Don’t walk down a railroad track when going any place. If you must use the right of way, use the side of the track. Don’t permit dumb brutes to be on crossings or tracks if /ou can prevent it; it is both dangerous and cruel. Drive them off. Don’t permit children to play or walk on tracks until train is upon you before getting off. Have due respect for the engineer’s feelings and when he sounds warnings, you will win his unqualified respect and assist him to avoid accidents by obedience to the warnings given and remember in this you show your willingness to obey the law and have due regard for the engineer’s duties and feelings.