Evening star., 1898-08-29
INJURIES RESULT IN DEATH
Miss Annie Bennett the Victim of Horri-
BILE Accident.
Burns inflicted by the Explosion ot
Gasoline StOve-Funeral to Be
Held Tomorrow.

Miss Annie V. Bennett, who was so Sc
Verely burned Saturday afternoon at her
home, No. 137 11th street northeast, as
published in The Star, died from the ef-
fects OF her injuries about ten hours after
the unfortunate accident happened. As
stated In Saturdays Star, the affair was
the result of a leaky gasoline stove
But few days before, as a matter of
precauton. Mr.. Bennett the young lady's
father ha caused the stove to he over
hauled, as 1t was prone unced to be in safe
Condition Upon Miss Benefits return
from market Saturday her little nephew
asked to have some candy made, and Miss
Bennett and her sister-in-law. the child's
mother, prepared to crafty his wishes
Leaning over the stove, after it had been
lighted, Miss Bennett expressed the fear
that the stove was leaking and reached
out her hand as though she would extin-
guish the blaze. Almost at the same mo-
ment there was a flash, and the burning
fluid encircled her
The scene of the disaster was in the
basement on concrete floor, and there
vas no carpeting nor even a rug at hand.
Mrs. Bennett, who fortunately escaped the
hames ran at orce to an adjoining room
for q heavy shawl, with which she hoped
to envelop her sister. but before she could
return with it the unfortunate woman had
reached the front basement door, her cloth
ing in flames. A colored serving woman,
then in the front yard, heard the commo-
tion and opened the door, through which
the frantic woman ran, screaming for help.
She dropped in agony in the narrow yard
fronting the dwelling.
Mr.. ]. 3. Waliing. who was at the time
driving past the door, jumped from his bug
Ey, carrying a heavy robe with him and
with this succeeded in extinguishing the
blaze. though not until Miss Bennett had
been frightfufy burned. A lady living next
door. who had fastened to her assistance,
held her head back to prevent the inhala-
ton of the flame Willie Mr.. Walling was
using the robe
Clothing Consumed.
The unfortunate wonlan's clothing, even
to her shoes. was consumed, and she was
wrapped in the robe and carried into the
house. Her brother, who was in the house
asleep, was aroused by the outcry and ran
at once to her aid. He was slightly burned
while assisting IN extinguishing the fire.
Dr. Strickler, who was the first physi-
clan to reach the house, found that her
burns We're of a decidedly serious nature,
but believed he could avert fatal results.
He adopted prompt measures and succeed
ed in decreasing her sufferings. She was
herself aware of the extent of her injuries
and anticipated the result, retaining con-
sciousness until the last.
Had Many Friends.
MT j. g. bennett, father of the deceased,
is appointment clerk in the Agricultural De-
partment. He came here with his family
from Wisconsin about seven years ago.
Miss Bennett had made a great many
friends during her residence in this city,
and number OF them called soon after the
accident happened TO offer their services
She was member of st. Marks Protestant
Church and was a prominent
worker in its societies. The pastor of st.
Marks was sent for Saturday night. but
MISS Bennett died before he reached her
the funeral viii take place at = o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Her body will; be
laid at rest in Rock Creek cemetery be-
side that of her mother. who died a little
over i year ago.