Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-19
another promotion. He, was married only
two months ago. and leaves only a wife
who was dependent upon him.
Joseph MulhalI.

another promotion. He, was married only
two months ago. and leaves only a wife
who was dependent upon him.
Joseph Mulhan.
Joseph Mulhall had also made for HIM
self a record for bravery in the fire depart
ment and had received a merited promo
ton. AS member of truck A, on North
Capitol street, he rose to the position of as
sistant foreman In May. 1892 after he had
served eight years in the department, and
in June, 1885, he was Eednced to the ranks
at his own request, as he preferred being
in the ranks, where he could be more active
as a fire fighter. ne vas forty.two years
live at 4O7 9TH street southeast. He died
this morning.
The Injured.
The firemen who were so seriously in
jured that medical aid; was necessary were
removed to Providence Hospital, where as
already stated, Private Mulhall died this
morning Assistant Foreman George w.
Kettler, who was in full charge of No.
company, Is the most seriously injured one
now in the hospital. His condition today is
extremely critical, and although it is
a long while. He is only twenty-four
years old, and three months ago he was
promoted. Since his promotion he has been
in full charge of No company, in the or
ganiZaton of which he rendered valuable
assistance. Today he complains Of trouble
about his heart as we'll as his stomach.
His face and hands are terribly cut and
bruised, and ole leg is so badly hurt that
amputation will be necessary.
1t is feared that he will not be able to
stand the amputation. When the crash
came and he was caught beneath the
heavy mass Of timbers. mortar and bricks
his leg rested on large iron pot, while
a heavy hea~' held 1t so tight that 1t was
impossible 1f the imprisoned man to
move. For four hours he remained in this
position, lowering between life and death
Every moment seemed as If 1t would be
his last, for overhead the fire still ragged
and there were several crashes Of burned
timber and bricks falling. Each time the
men who were doing the noble rescue work
were forced to run Tor their lives. but
forget that there was the slightest dan
ger. Finally their efforts were rewarded.
and the brave firemcn lifted their almost
dead companion from the debris. and soon
afterward he was under the care of the
Sisters of Mercy and the physicians at
tie hospital
Less Serious.
Foreman Nicholson was only slightly
hurt. Some of the falling timbers caught
him and injured him about the back, but
he was not so badly disabled that he had
to quit work and be sent to the hospital
Private Donaldson's injuries more
serious. although by no means of fatal
character. His stomach was painfully
burned, however and he is otherwise badly
SCARED. There may possibly be a serious
Internal injury. He was imprisoned not
far from Assistant Foreman Ketter, and
was under the debris for nearly two hours.
While the exact extent of his injuries Is
not definitely known, 1t Is the opinion of
the physicians that he will recover.
Private McElwee of Engine Company No.
S is also badly injured, the result of being
caught i'll the crash which did SO much
damage. One leg is badly injured and he
Is also bruised, but he will in all probaDili-
ty recover
building at the time managed to escape TN
injured.
Assistant Foreman w. E. Jones of Truck
Company had his hand hurt, but was
not disabled. while Private Micnael Barry
of Engine Company No was injured by
the bursting of the hose.
AlonZo Taylor and Edward c. Frey, citi-
Zens, who came in contact with the electric
wires, were not seriously hurt:
Several iremen received slight bruises
ard scratches such are received a most
fires, but only those mentioned were wound
ed enough to amount to anything.
AlonZo Taylor was On the roof Of No.
212 9th street when the live wire touched
him. He saw the sparks dancing about on
the roof Of the building. This resulted
from his taking hold of the wire, and
when polio eman Purks reached the man
he was in a bad way. Mr.. Frey was in
front of 322 Louisiana avenue when his
cheek came in contact with a live wire,
and SO badly shocked him that he fell to
the street. Policeman Gordon picked him
up. He was not very much injured and
was able to go home, while Taylor had to
be sent to the Emergency Hospital. But
his injuries were not serious and he went
home.