Aeronaut Injured in Madison Street Park Accident

While making a balloon ascension and parachute jump at Madison Street Park yesterday afternoon, Hazel Keyes, the lady aeronaut, was injured internally and now lies at the Pavilion in a serious condition. Professor J. J. Romig, who joins with her in the performance, was also hurt, but not seriously. The balloon was inflated just south of the ball grounds, within a lot enclosed by a picket fence. When it was released yesterday, it did not go straight up but was blown toward the lake. Professor Romig saw it was not high enough to clear the sharp fence safely and made a running jump. He cleared the fence, but Keyes did not fare so well. She was swept against the fence, striking near the diaphragm, and was dragged over it while being carried into the air. With wonderful nerve, she held to the balloon until over the lake, cut herself loose, and landed in the water, where she was rescued by boat. She was taken to a room in the Madison Street power-house, where she later suffered an epileptic fit. Her injuries include a sprained ankle, crushed toes, and internal damage. She remains in a precarious condition.