A Railroad Fireman's Jump  PRO

A RAILROAD FIREMAN’S JUMP

On September 29, 1907, the three older children of the Dixon family, living about one mile from Seward, started for school. Baby Gladys Dixon, who was only nineteen months old, went with them a little distance. Away the children ran, and Gladys was soon left behind. Still she followed on until she came to the Burlington Railroad track.

It was nearly time for a train to pass, but Gladys did not know that. She stood close to the rails and waved her hands as the great black engine came in sight. The engineer tried to stop the train. Fireman Lux looked out and saw the child upon the track. He ran out on the foot-board and reached the pilot just as the engine was close upon the little one. There was no time to lose. He sprang from the pilot and while in the air, caught Gladys in his arms, and they rolled together down the high embankment. What followed is told by Mrs. Dixon: "As soon as the children started for school, I began to do the morning ’s work in the house. Just as I was washing the dishes, I heard the train and the engine gave a strange scream. I thought of Gladys, and my heart gave a big jump. I started out, and just as I reached the door, the train stopped and Mr....