Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-13

While riding on the scenic railway at
Chesapeake Beach last night with his
little daughter Yetta seated by his side
Colman Brez. cutler, residing at SO6 X
street, was struck on the head by a part
Of the framework of the railway and
instantly killed. Mrs. Brez and two other
daughters, Florence and Sarah. standing
short distance away, witnessed the
tragic happening. They became frantic.
their cries attracting the attention of
scores of other excursionists. Brez was
hurled from the car to the scaffolding
below. Medical aid was hastily summoned.
The physician who responded announced
that the man was dead.
Mrs Brez and her daughters returned
to this city and relative hurried to the
resort to take charge of the body. In
the meantime Justice Ward of Chesapeake
Beach had impaneled jury and con-
Quoted an inquest. A verdict of accidental
death was rendered after four or five wit
nesses had been examined.
Witness Makes Assertion.
According to Selig Brez, son of the de-
ceased. an individual who resides in the
southwest section of the city called him
by telephone this morning and declared
that the piece of framework which struck
Brez was abutting over the railway The
person in question said he was in the car
with his wife at the time that BreZ was
struck, and that he lodged the framework
as he saw Brez hurled out Of the car by
the impact.
An effort was made to learn, the name
of the passenger, but the members or the
Brez family absolutely refused to disclose
his identity 1t is intimated that a suit
for damages will be filed against the
management of the resort.
Mr.. and Mrs. BreZ. with their three
daughters, Florence. Yetta and Sarah,
went to the beach early yesterday for an
outing. They had been there many times
before. and were eager for another day
at the resort After picnicking on the
number OF places of amusement about
6 o'clock. Later one Of the girls suggested
ride on the scenic railway.
Littl Daughter a Companion.
The cars start from a large pavilion
about 100 yards from the shore line, and
the ride is partly over water. AS several
passengers were in the car at the time
Mrs. Brez suggested that her husband
and little daughter Yetta should take the
first trip and that she and her two other
daughters would follow in the next car
The little girl, sitting close to her father,
seemed to en- joy the ride immensely, ana
Starting
point glanced back with a merry smile
to her mother and sisters.
Many watched the car as it moved down
the incline near the end of the trip. A
number of witnesses say Brez leaned a
bit 10 one side apparently and the abut-
ting timber struck him on the head
throwing him out. John Knott in charge
OF the car. stopped 1t upon the next land
ing. lie hurried back to the PROSTATE
man lying On the ground below the frame-
Others rhxy
Seen to Lean Forward.
Although a number of witnesses were
watching the car when Brez was struck
no one seems to be able to give an idea
why he leaned forward in the car. One
witness is of the opinion that he was
about to catch his handkerchief as it blew
from his hand
Brez was forty-five years Of age. He
was born in Vino, Russia, and came to
this country about twenty five years ago.
For about ten years he conducted a cut
lery shop in Philadelphia and later came
to this city, where he began making
surgical instruments. Several surgeons
became interested in him on account of
his ability as an instrument maker and
shortly thereafter procured him a position
as cutler at The Agricultural Department
Brez was a member Of Osiris Lodge No.
rs. F. A. A. NJ, and several members Of
the organization aided in having the re-
mains brought to this city and prepared
for burial last night. The lodge will also
have charge of the funeral, which will
probably take place from the synagogue
OF the Congregation OF Above Snolem, az
9TH and l streets northwest, tomorrow
afternoon.
His wife and six children, five girls and
one boy, survive-Minnie, Rebecca, Sarah,
Florence. Yetta and Selig. The interment
will be in the Hebrew cemetery on the
Hamilton road