Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-18

headed toward Rock creek They glided
over the smooth roads of the scenic park,
and finally started for the city along the
Ridge road.
The machine passed over small bridge
near the juncture Of the Ridge road with
the Broad Branch road and was turning
when the wheels of the machine suddenly
slipped sideways and the machine turned
over
Differ as to Cause.
The occupants of, the machine differ as
to the cause of the accident. Miss Hanna
stated today that the car was going at a
rapid rate. having just descended what is
known as Snake HILL She estimated the
speed at forty miles an hour, and stated
that when the chauffeur endeavored to turn
at the curve in the road, with the machine
going at such speed. the automobile turn
ed over. An examination of the machine
after the accident showed that one of the
wheels was off, and 1t is thought by the
chauffeur that tho machine upset when the
wheel came off.
When the car left the roadway the occu-
pants were thrown from their seats Capt
Browne, who was riding in front with the
chauffeur, was thrown forward and landed
on his right side. fracturing his elbow Miss
way and landed on her hands and face. She
was quickly on her feet. Mrs Jacobs
however. did not fare as well as the others,
for she was caught underneath the heavy
machine and the acid from the storage bat
teries ran over her face and body causing
painful burns.
Rescue of Mrs. Jacobs.
After regaining their feet, Cant. Browne
and Miss Hanna. working with the chauf-
feur. set to work at once to rescue Mrs
Jacobs from her perilous position They
were able to lift the machine and drag the
injured woman free. Soon after the acct
dent several automobiles and carriages ap-
preached and the occupants offered assist
ance. Walter Weller of 2737 street had
Mrs. Jacobs and the chauffeur taken in his
vehicle to the Emergency Hospital. Mrs.
+. h. e. Slater Of 1918 18th street was also
early on the scene and she loaned her ma
chine to Capt. Browne and Miss Hanna.
ana IN 1t they were hurried to Georgetown
University Hospital for treatment The
police procured another automobile. In
which Mrs. Slater proceeded to her home.
Ponceman August Hess of the seventh
precinct rendered assistance in sending the
injured persons away and clearing the road
He called the patrol wagon Of the seventh
precinct, and 1t arrived in charge of Police
man McDermott.
Mrs. Jacobs last evening was transferred
70 the. Georgetown University Hospital
After their injuries had been dressed Mics
Hanna and Capt. Browne were able to leave
the hospital.
elimination Of Romance.
The marriage of Miss Hanna and Cant.
Browne Is said to re the elimination of a
romance which began in an ocean steam
ship acquaintance. In company with Nrs
Jones, her grandmother, Miss Hanna start.
ed from England for India. On the same
steamer was Capt. Browne, returning to his
post of duty in India after a leave of all
sence spent in England The young peo-
pie In that way became acquainted. Miss
Hanna remained away from the United
States Until last autumn. when she return
ed. and since then has spent most of her
time in this city.
The honeymoon trip of the young couple.
as planned. Includes a tour Of Europe for
a year. ending in India where Cant
Browne will rejoin his regiment
The wrecked automobile was brought to
this city this morning and put in a garage
at 10TH street and Ohio avenue, where il
Will undergo extensive repairs before being
ready Tor use. 1t is an electric surrey and
Is regarded as the most powerful of the
electric class Of motor vehicles