Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-23
A Chapter Of Accidents, One of Which Proves
to Be Fatal.
Daughter of Engineer kersey Dies
From Burns-Tvo Washington Boys
Pay Fines - General News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. SO King street.
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daughter of Engineer Charles Kersey Of
the steamer Harry Randall, was Sc
riously burned by the explosion Of gaso-
line can that she died a few hours later.
About $50 o'clock little Mena went into the
kitchen to light the fire. She had a half
gallon can of gasoline. and in order to
start the fire quickly poured part Of the
| contents into the stove. The fluid had
| hardly left the can before there was a loud
explosion, and the child rushed into the
front part of the house. her clothing sat
| urated with the gasoline and all ablaze
Mr.. Charles Klaus. who happened to be in
the room, picked up a rug and tried to
smother the flames, and he was assisted
by Mr.. John H. Strider who was passing
| and saw the trouble The latter fastened
| into the house, ard, grabbing a portierre.
rushed to the rescue. 1t took them both
some minutes to get the flames out, and 1t
was then found that the unfortunate little
one was badly burned all over. She was
taken hastily to the Alexandria Infirmary,
where DR.. H. P. Howard and Dr.. +. NJ.
Jones did everything known to medical
science to alleviate her sufferings. She
! never rallied from the shock. however. and
about half-past o'clock died from the re-
suit of the burns.
Mr.. Charlie Klaus, in talking to a Star
reporter this morning, said: Il never saw
such horrible sight in my life. 1t makes
me shudder to think of it. 1 was sitting in
the parlor. when 1 heard the explosion, and
Mena rushed in adj afire. / picked up a
rug and wrapped 1t about her, doing all
could to put out the flames. Mr.. Strider
then came in, and rushed into the kitch-
en- and found the floor fire.
On being asked the cause of the accident,
ton above stated. He said: ''Msna had a
full Navigation of gasoline, from
which she poured portion into the stove.
There must have been some heat or a
IL s&I, Sat
to ignite. Both ends were blown out of
the can
Mr.. John H. Strider was badly burned
about the hands and head in ate npting to
eldest brother was also badly burned, as
was also Mrs. kersey, the mother, who is
today Frustrated with grief over her terri
BILE loss.
The little girl was a great favo.ite with
her playmates, and the delight of her
fathers heart. Mr.. Kersey was down the
river on the steamer Harry Randall end
did not learn of the sad occurrence until
his return to the city this afternoon.
A Similar Accident.
The second accident reported is of a
like character, and resulted in serious in
juries to Mrs. Genevieve Wright, who re-
sides at s16 South Patrick street Mrs
Wright was preparing supper yesterday af-
ternoon. and about to use a gasoline
stove. Not noticing that the oil had leaked
from one OF the burners to a pan just be-
low. she applied a match to the Durner
and the whole business exploded The
fluid flew In all directions, and in a second
Mrs. Wright was completely enveloped in
names. She ran out of the kitchen to the
bath ROOM where there was a tub full of
water. She plunged in and managed to
put out the fire, which was fast consuming
about the arms and breast Dr. Klipstein
was called in. and rendered the necessary
medlcal attention. Her condition this
morning was considered critical.
Thrown From His Buggy.
Mr. Isaac Eichberg, a well-known mer-
chant of this city, while driving near Deco
guam yesterday was thrown from his bug
gy. The wheel Of the vehicle ran into q
rut and he was thereby thrown to the
ground, sustaining painful bruises He
was brought to his home here, where DR..
MCGUIRE rendered surgical attention 1t
was found that three of his ribs were
broken. His condition is not considered
serious
Police Court.
In the police court this morning Mayor
Simpson disposed of the following cases:
Henry Washington, colored. charged with
disorderly conduct; fined $. Chas. Jack
son. colored: disorderly conduct; case dis
missed. Thos Williams, colored, disor-
derby conduct; case dismissed. Charles
Shepherd; riding a bicycle without a lamp
and r, abusive ,b Isl LANGUAGE to Officer Young;
fined $3.50. James Wade; charged with as
kaulting and beating Bette Gibbons; COL
lateral declared to be forfeited
Warming to Bicyclers.
Walter Ketcham and Raymond Ford, two
young Washintonians, were fined 81 each
by Mayor Simpson in the police court this
morning for riding their bicycles on the
sidewalk. Yesterday afternoon Officer Fer
guson saw these young men ride down
King street for several squares, caught
them at the steamboat wharf and placed
them under arrest. In imposing the fine
Mayor Simpson said he hoped 1T would
prove warning against repetition Of the
onense. and also prevent others from at
tempting the same trick.
r.. Fl. Moore's Funeral.
The funeral of R. H. Moore, whose death
has been mentioned in The Star, will take
place from st. Mary's Church tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock. Belle Haven Coun-
ell. Knights Of Honor, of which deceased
was member, will attend the funeral in
q body.
New Express Agent.
Mr.. Charles Guisendoffer, who for a num-
Der Of years has been connected with the
Alexandria office Of the Adams Express
Company, Will, IL lS UNDERSTOOD, be appoint
ed agent Of the company, to succeed the
late R. H. Moore.
Mr.. Guisendoffer is competent, capable
and faithful, and will, If appointed, make
an able successor to the recent incumbent.
Corporation Court.
In the corporation court. Judge Norton
presiding. CT Sc Of J. Matthews VS.. WASH
ington Southern Railway Company; nom
suit enterd and a new suit will be- fled
Annie r. stoutenburg, executor of .. b.
stoutenburg; application for correction OF
assessment granted.
General Notes.
Mount Vernon Council, Daughters OF
America, will hold q meeting this evening.
Mrs. Charles King left for Atlantic City
today, accompanied by her daughter, Miss
Lena.
Mr.. o. F. Carter has gone to Belmar,
N. J.
The Hydrauiion Fire Company expects
to move into the new engine house the LIST
Of August.
John y. strider has been elected chair
man of the committee on public property.
Knox Company Sued for 5000.