Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-27
YOUNG BAHEN DEAD.
nn suCcUMns TO INJURIES RE-
'cErvED IN THE FOOTBALL GAME
story OF tho Accident im That
Enthusiastically Contc.t-sI<etch
Of the Dccea.ed-Thc Remains Ar
rivc-FunernI ARRANGEMENTS.

ana Mrs James Bahen. OF this city, died
ut the Emergency Hospital In Washing
ton. yesterday, shortly after noon, from
injuries sustained In the foot. ball game
between the teams OF the Georgetown
University and the Columbia Athletic
Club. In the national capital. on last
Thanksgivlng.D Day.
The unfortunate young man had been
gradual. sinking for several days. and
On Monday evening his physicians and
curse began TO expect the end hourly. His
father was al his bedside when he passed
away. but his mother. who had been
with him for some time. came home IN
an exhausted ctate OF mind and health
On Sunday afternoon.
SKETCH or YOUNG BAIIEN.
George Bahen wns bright and
promising young man. just entering his
ast year. lie was a son OF Alderman
James Bahen. Of jackson ward. and
was prominently connected with athletics
acre for tho past few years. lie graduated
from Mt. 81. Joseph's Academy. Balu-
more. three years ago, with high hOBOrs.
having won twice the gold medal given
10 the young man voted 90 be the best
student in the school. re had been at
Georgetown College two years. and was
entering upon HIS third when this. fear
full accident bcfen him. Next year he
would have finished his courec at that
institution, and 70 was his purpose then
10 staey law. During his Summer Naca-
tion he played upon the Richmond COLLEGE
baseball team. and was exceedingly
popular either as catcher. short-etop, or
third baseman. which positions he Mica
ably. He was constitutionaliy very strons.
q boy of bright. active. vigorous m.n''
and t"ose qualities. coupled win his Ch.is
tan fortl,ude. no doubt prolonged his IKE
many weeks.
STORY OF THE ACCIDENT.
1t was In the football game between
Plevens fro:a the Georgetown University
md the Columbia Athletic cub. on
THANKSGIVING Day. November 18th last
that young Bahcn received the injuries
which resulted in his death. The IiAF
throughout was characteristic on roIEh
and harsh exchange. and number 81
men on both sides were more or less IN
jured and bruised Young Bahen WAS
playing half-back for George'o"n' anu
met with his mishnp IN the middle OF tH'
first half His play was 20 interfere WIN
Leete. while Mahonoy had the bail. anu
this he was doing TO perfection. Bhhth
made n rush. ana as ne did so. he -
ceived blow from Columbia "un'I ,h'
which fenei him 10 the GROUND. h,ioie
he could recover from the shock ana -
gain his feet he was tramWeh upon ny
the excited players. ana received me luz
force Of numerous kicks In the struggle
MRhoncy had an ankle sprdined, b"t ne
stuck manfully 20 his post, ana was ihil
~ for several days afterwards. b"heh Was
carried from the ned TO the uniNtisi,y' |
whence he was af;crWard removed u "'c
Emergency Hospital
RTSI-I.TED IN PARALYSIS.
~, ,v.,.,,.s.i,, :, ,,,e r.,,n1 that the |
,,,r,h v.-t.,..., y.as shattered. ana. AS "a |
result. the entire body below that joint |
became paralyzed. There were FcIal h"i |
bruises on several paris of his body am |
MS scalp was torn in reycral places.
After being 10 tho hospi,ai COR some DAYS |
he operation - lamin re- my was ''T
tOTuc1 With such Success mat iht }ai
ys.s was partly removed. Ever emo" N't,
memorable Thank giN!ng the student il' |
been bcdriIdCu. hgt hc Wiihsio"l ms !
position with cgmmtndIb-e ioruiHie any !
Christian resignation. Everything mat
medical science ooald sus- "a nai Been |
done FOR him UP % tne very last. and
together with the Kind of.'-" or io'in6 |
mother, an ininisent l@t.eF' a.' t'','-
tive NURSES. Co.," declining Gays 90 uc !
unfortunate young man were made - /
comfortable as would permit
Deputy Coroner sspic0 called al Inc |
hosritsl a. soon as tno a.atn was r'- /
uortcd TO him. In uN pr.i Utility an in |
Quest Will De held This morning.
Many Of the .uuE friends OF B2hcn !
called on tis father 90 The hospital and ~ |
his home here 10 express thrir sympathy !
The young student Was W"ll-liRed, not |
only here in Richmond. but wherever |
ne Was known. and a handsome testiino- |
NAL TO the interest fcit IN him was the |
recent benefit given In Washington when |
ne.tcd over $tt1
WOULD HAVE BEEN IN INVALID. |
II. v.,sbi,~top st,r or vestcrdav 70 !
fcrring ia voupg Hohcn's death. saws:
"'The accident was almost. though not |
absolutely. fatal ana AT one time there |
WAS a possibility that the patient might |
recover. Even had ne survived. however, |
he would have been helpless invalid for |
life, and would have had to be propped |