The Washington herald., 1911-05-04

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at every jump with big rawhide
whip that raised bleeding welts at
each stroke. E. H. Clark, of 458 c
street northwest, in a wild dash up
Pennsylvania avenue late yesterday
afternoon, was captured by the po-
lice only after he had knocked
down and run over George Brink
ley, of 2115 o street northwest.
Standing up in the light runabout,
Clark, waving his arms and yelling
like a Comanche Indian, tore up the
street, scattering pedestrians right
and left. and leaving in his wake
mob that vainly tried to overtake
him.
CROWD GIVES CHASE.
Crossing Seventh street the vehicle
missed group of persons waiting for
car by a hands breath. So fast was
| the animal running that 1t was only with
the greatest effort pedestrians were
able to avoid being struck. Crossing
Policeman Grimsley, seeing what he sup
posed was a runaway coming. jumped to
the middle Of the street and made
grab for the bride. which he missed.
AS the turnout passed him he saw what
was wrong. and with 200 persons follow
ing, gave chase.
It was in front Of the post-office that
Brinkley was injured. He was riding a
bicycle and was unable to get out OF the
way Of the terrified horse and intoxicated
man. With a crash the buggy struck
Brinkley, and threw him to the ground.
His head was lacerated and he suffered
severe bruises about the body. The
Emergency ambulance was called and
the unconscious man hurried to the
hospital. where It was found his injuries
were not Of serious nature. He went
home last night, assisted by friends
The horse. after this accident. turned
into d street, and. beginning to slow
up, was stopped in front of the Emer-
gency Hospital by James Brown, a negro
Policeman Grimsley had arrived by this
time and placed Clark under arrest. took
him to the First precinct station. and
locked him in a cell. charging him with
fast driving, collision, and cruelty to
animals The police say Clark was too
intoxicated to know what he was doing
AS soon as he was taken to the iron
room he dropped to sleep on a bench.
after refusing to talk about the affair,
and abusing the officer who made the
arrest.
Gave False Name
The horse and buggy were hired from
the livery and express company at
224 Fourteenth street. by Clark abou,
3 o'clock in the afternoon. He gave the
liveryman a false hame, saying it was
King.
Exhausted and almost ready to drop, it
was feared last night the little brown
mare would die. and veterinarian was
called. He had to work several hours
over the animal before 1t was out of
danger. The buggy, rubber-tired and
brand new. suffered broken wheel and
smashed dashboard The whip was
worn down to a mere stub.
Clark will be taken to Police Court
is probable the livery company will sue
him for damages. On top Of that, Mr..
Brinkley has a good cause for complaint
and Clark is liable to devote his sum-
mer vacation money to paying fines,
1t was about the maddest chase the
police have been called upon to pursue
in years In the line of bluecoats that
sped after the retreating Clark were
Policemen Cavanaugh, Mcdaniel, Draper,
and Grimsley. Hundreds of pedestrians
also gave chase, and as fast as they
became winded, others farther UP the
line Joined in. A big crowd gathered
around Brinkley. and the rumor went
around he had been killed.
That Clark was not injured seems al
most miraculous. He had only one line
in his hand most Of the time, and the
buggy swayed back and forth like a
ship in a storm. The horse turned into
D street of its own accord. trying to
reach home. ....
Yells Warn Pedcstrians..
1t was in the neighborhood Of the
Peace Monument the wild ride began.
Whipping his horse mildly at first. the
speed mania evidently overcame the
driver, until nothing short Of a dead run
was satisfactory. His yells warned those
crossing the Avenue, and they scurried
like rabbits to places Of safety. Several
men made Intellectual attempts to catch
the bride Of the frightened animal.
That more persons were not hurt was
little short Of a miracle Government
offices had Just sent into the streets their
hordes, which were crossing the Avenue
in crowds. Clarks yells, terrifying to
the horse. probably prevented the loss Of
life.
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