The Washington herald., 1909-05-14

William and Lamont De Alley. sons OF
J n De Alley. well known proprietor
OF q hotel in this city. narrowly escaped
death or serious injury in an exciting
runaway accident yesterday afternoon on
driveway in Potomac Park
The young men leaped TO the ground
Just before the spirited animal they
we're driving plunged into the river. drag-
ging the light runabout overheard.
William De Alley was injured about the
hack and received a Iaceration Of the
scalp His brother was more fortunate
He vas only slightly bruised. Persons
who raR TO the aid OF the men thought
they had been seriously injured when they
Jumped from the swaying runabout.
The accident occurred about 40 O'Clock.
when the speedway was the scene Of a
gay assemblage OF fashi0nabIy dressed
men. women. and children. driving and
riding
Turned Into Speedway.
The De Alley brothers turned into the
speedway from Twentieth street and
started toward the band stand. They rode
n new runaboUt purchased a few davs
ago, and drove a spirited PAGER bought
last week in Philadelphia.
The horse was purchased al a big price.
and the brothers were trying out the
thoroughbred. T-ley neglected 70 examine
the harness before entering The runabou1
and failed 70 see that the horse was not
properly hitched. Suddenly the horse be
gan 10 prance. and William De AtIe-.
who was driving. called 70 his brother
that the breech strap had broken. allow
Ing the runabout q knock against the
hind legs OF the animal
William lie AI-Cy tried in vain 20 bring
the horse 10 2 stop. but the animal broke
into a fast gaIIop- Guiding between
smart TunabOuIS- handsome broughanle.
fashionable traps. and avoiding collisions
with horseback riders. William De Alley
ciung % the reins for 90 Yards making
frantic efforts 10 check the speed OF his
frightened PAGER
Policemen Patrick Creagh. mounted.
saw the dashing team and spurred his
horse 10 the rescue. He was behind the
team when the PAGER started. but before
% yards had been covered By the run
nlnS horse Policeman CreaSh was gallOp-
lng alongside the runabOut He forced
his horse against the side Of the pacer
and reached out 10 grasp the bride rein
TIE PAGER threw its head in The air and
turned sharply 10 the right in the direc-
ton Of the river.
Creagh saw he could not stop the
horse before r reached the sea wall along
the river bank. and De Alley was appar-
emily unable 70 prevent the impend-
disaster
Jump. quick called Creagh.
Lamont De Alley. who occupied the left
SIDE Of the rlmaboUt. arose and leaned
over the wheels Of the vehicle. landing
On his feet and rolling over and over.
William De Alley relinquished his grip
on the reins and prepared TO jump. He
arose and leaped. but slipped and struck
the ground or his side He was stun
ned. but soon regained his senses
Jumped Into the River.
With The rsins dragging on the ground
and the runaboUt rocking from side 10
side as IL was pulled across the uneven
ground. the PAGER covered the short dis
tance % the river bank and plunged
into the water The runabout fell or
TOP OF the horse
The tide was running out and the water
vas IoT. The horse was able 10 stand
on the mud bottom Of the river with its
head above water. but the TunabOUt was
submerged
A carriage was placed at the disposal Of
the De Alley brothers. and they We're
driven 70 Emergency Hospital. where they
received medical attention. Both were
able 70 leave the hospital and walk 10
their homes
Policeman Creagh. with the aid Of Park
Policemen Kennedy and Bel. rescued the (
horse and dragged the runa bout 10 land. I
Difficulty was experienced before the
horse and runabout were pulled over the
sea wall The horse was cut and scratched
but not injured permanently The run
about was scratched. but the damage is /
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